Niner Times: November 1, 2016

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‘Is he a keeper?’: Students pledge to respect women My Sister’s Keeper: a lifestyle movement that encourages men to respect women like their sisters, holds global launch in Cone Center ALEX SANDS ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Top: Sexual assault survivor Timon Dawson Bottom: Tina Valentine, who escaped the sex industry spoke during the My Sister’s Keeper global launch. Photos by Alex Sands

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Stepping onto a college campus as a freshman, Tina Valentine was young and impressionable. Valentine quickly found herself in the party scene. When she began struggling financially, she became trapped in the sex industry, addicted to drugs and alcohol, with no one to talk to.

“I didn’t understand my power as a woman. I didn’t understand my value as a woman. Unfortunately, I placed a value on myself, a monetary value,” Valentine said.

Although it was just a year ago when Valentine made her way out of the sex industry, she has almost completely rebuilt her life. Today she is in recovery and back in school. She is telling her story to educate women on sexual exploitation through My Sister’s Keeper (MSK).

MSK is described as a lifestyle movement that encourages men to have unconditional respect for all women and girls. Men who join the movement promise to live by the MSK pledge, vowing to treat every women like a sister, while women in the movement choose to only date “keepers,” or men that live by the pledge.

“If a grown man would be content with his own sister being sexually exploited or victim to domestic violence, then he by no means can call himself a man,” Vice President of Amnesty International UNC Charlotte Richard “Ty” Kelly said.

Athletes and organization leaders of UNC Charlotte were some of the first to take the MSK pledge Wednesday at their global launch.

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of North Carolina at Charlotte and Charlotte Area Health Education Center co-hosted the event in Cone Center.

Those working with MSK believe that starting on college campuses will help directly address the problem with the younger generation.

“Had there been a program like this when I was in college, maybe I could have went to someone and talked to them about what was happening to me,” Valentine said.

MSK is holding “Rock the Pledge” conferences on college campuses, where participants will gain a greater awareness of sexual exploitation of women.

UNC Charlotte’s Rock the Pledge conference will be held in February 2017.

Senior Dashaun Walters was one of the young men who took the pledge early Wednesday morning.

“I think it’s very important to get the narrative started about domestic violence and how it affects everyone,” Walters said. Timon Dawson, a survivor of sex trafficking and sexual assault, said the young men taking the pledge almost brought her to tears.

“To see men stand up for our sisters is a powerful thing,” Dawson said.

As part of the movement, Dawson says she envisions a world where a man could not get a first date without being a keeper.

North Carolina District Court Judge Ty Hands was a guest speaker at the event.

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PROFESSOR WINS ANTHONY PAPALIA AWARD

POLICE BLOTTER OCT. 23-28 ACCIDENT OCT. 26

• Lot 5, while backing out of a parking spot, driver of vehicle one struck vehicle two which was travelling straight ahead through the parking lot. No injuries were reported.

OCT. 27

• Van Landingham Road, driver of vehicle one struck vehicle two while making a left hand turn onto Van Landingham from East Deck Two.

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• South Village Parking Deck, while backing, driver of vehicle one struck a parking gate arm causing damage to the gate arm.

ARREST OCT. 26

• Belk Gym, officers responded and arrested an individual who had an active warrant for arrest.

ASSAULT OCT. 26

• Laurel Hall, officers responded in reference to a combative individual.

LIQUOR VIOLATION OCT. 23

• Sanford Hall, officers responded to a call of an intoxicated individual. The individual was transported to CMC University.

• Holshouser Hall, during the investigation of an intoxicated individual, subject came to help his friend and was found to have been drinking as well.

Subject received a state citation and CAT ticket.

For more information on Mecklenburg County arrests, visit arrestinquiryweb.co.mecklenburg.nc.us

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Associate professor Dr.Scott Kissau recognized as top foreign language educator in nation ISA KNAPP INTERN

Associate Professor in the Department of Languages and Cultural studies Dr. Scott Kissau recently won the Anthony Papalia Award.

According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), this award recognizes educators and authors who influence the students they teach and their fellow teachers. This award is given out annually to the best foreign language teachers in the country.

Kissau teaches foreign language education and is the department chair of the Middle, Secondary and K-12 Education. He has worked at UNC Charlotte for 10 years and says thoroughly enjoys his job.

He decided to become a foreign language teacher after backpacking through Europe in 1991 and studying abroad in France.

Teaching foreign languages allowed Kissau to follow his passions, which include meeting new people, traveling to exotic places and sharing experiences with others.

According to the UNC Charlotte College of Education website, Kissau has developed and implemented an undergraduate minor, graduate certificate program, and master’s degree program in Foreign Language Education, as well as an undergraduate minor in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Kissau also led investigations in numerous research studies and has over 30 published peer-reviewed journals.

While Kissau’s responsibilities

have transformed into research and administrative duties, he says that in his heart he will always be first and foremost a language teacher.

When looking back at his 10 years at UNC Charlotte, Kissau recalls a fond memory of his success in

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teaching.

“I will never forget the day that an older student of mine from Frenchspeaking Africa came into my office and threw his arms around me after learning that he had successfully completed my foreign language teacher training program and was now a licensed French teacher in North Carolina,” Kissau said.

“He cried as he thanked for the support I provided him throughout the program. He worked so hard to

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complete the program and was so grateful and excited to be embarking on this new journey in the United States. As I recall, we both cried.”

Kissau will be presented with the Anthony Papalia Award on Nov. 18 at the 2016 ACTFL Annual Convention Awards Ceremony.

“Words cannot describe how thrilled I am to be the 2016 recipient of the Anthony Papalia Excellence in Teacher Education Award. To have my name listed among the previous winners of this prestigious award is a source of tremendous pride,” Kissau said.

“While I have worked really hard over the last decade to be worthy of this award, I also feel a great sense of gratitude for all of the people in the College of Education at UNC Charlotte and in the foreign language teaching community in Charlotte and in the state of North Carolina for all that they have done to support me. North Carolina is truly a great place to be a foreign language teacher.”

His advice for those who want to follow in his footsteps is that there are many perks to the job like the opportunity to travel and have the summers off. He also says there are many job openings in the state of North Carolina, especially for Spanish teachers.

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Senate reviews changes happening to Atkins Library ISA KNAPP INTERN

The UNC Charlotte Student Government Association (SGA) had their weekly legislative meeting Oct. 27. During the meeting, the Senate reviewed changes that have recently happened to the Atkins Library and changes that will happen in the near future.

This week the Senate celebrated Halloween and many senators dressed up in costumes as opposed to their usual business attire.

Changes to Atkins Library The Dean of J. Murrey Atkins Library Dr. Anne Cooper addressed the Senate about various changes that have occured in the library.

She also spoke briefly about some changes that will happen in the near future.

She emphasized that the library can be used for much more than just storing books.

“The library is no longer just a

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warehouse for books,” she said.

The new changes on the first floor include a redesigned study room reservation system and receipt sign-in, Greek life swipein system, which is in place of the old paper-log system.

There are also three new information kiosks and card swiping stations for entrances between midnight and 7:30 a.m.

The library has also changed their

“THE LIBRARY IS NO LONGER A WAREHOUSE FOR BOOKS.” DR. ANNE COOPER

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website and added “Atkins Roamers.”

Roamers are student employees who travel the library answering any questions that library patrons may have.

They will also be available to bring items such as books or laptops straight to wherever a patron is located in the library.

Second floor plan changes for the future include a visualization lab, a maker-space and a family friendly study room.

Messages from the student body president UNC Charlotte Student Body President Fahn Darkor also addressed the Senate that Thursday.

He announced an interfaith prayer event that will be held Nov. 2. He also announced that the Board of Governors will be stopping at UNC Charlotte and will hold a general assembly Nov. 14.

Senator of the Month The Senate also announced Academic Affairs Chariwomen Tracy Allsbrook as the Senator of the Month for October.

She is a junior double major in political science and communications and was awarded Senator of the Month for her hard work and dedication.

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MENS SOCCER SALUTES SENIORS

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This weekend the soccer team laced up and honored the five seniors on the team. After the pregame ceremony, the players delivered on the field and defeated FAU, taking sole ownership of the number one slot in conference. Here’s a closer look at the seniors on the team:

Matej Decovic

Decovic, originally from Zagreb, Croatia, is a 6-foot-2 defender who is not afraid to shoot.

During his senior campaign, he has three goals to go along with two assists, while also chipping in on 27 shutouts at Charlotte.

The senior defender’s most memorable moment came against Wofford in his freshman season, where he scored his first career goal in the 105th minute of action to seal the deal for the 49ers. He was selected to the All-Conference USA thirdteam his junior season.

With Dekovic being one of the few international players on the team, he thinks back to when he first came to Charlotte from Croatia.

“When you get in here, it’s just a different culture that I’ve never experienced before. With me coming here alone from a different country, everyone from the coaches, players and fans were really great.”

Brandt Bronico

Bronico, one of the two captains on the team, is a 5-foot-8 forward from High Point, N.C., who may go down as one of the best Charlotte players to every wear the green and white. Bronico has contributed 23 goals and 23 assists in his four years, recently jumping into the top 10 for most career points.

He earned Conference USA-all season in each season, including first team selection in 2014 and 2015. He has been the anchor for one of the best offenses in college soccer for four-straight seasons, but is not ready to hang up the cleats in college just yet.

“It hasn’t hit me yet. We still have a lot of soccer to play. We’ve been playing well the whole season and it’s just another game in the process. I believe we can go deep into the tournament and I’m just looking forward to that.”

Bronco said that his favorite moment as a 49er came when he netted the winner against Radford

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last season in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Mark Sloan

Sloan, a 5-foot-8 midfielder from Carlisle, England, transferred into Charlotte, appearing in 15 games in his first season, while capturing an assist against Old Dominion. His first goal came against Marshall while adding in big minutes in their NCAA tournament run. “I don’t score many goals, so when that one went in, it was good feeling for sure.”

Coming from England, Sloan made sure to create a great support system with his new family in the Queen City. “We are really fortunate to have a good culture of coaches and teammates at Charlotte. My church family is big for me too. They’ve been an awesome support system through the good times and the bad times.”

Luke Waechter

year, so I would have loved to tell myself how the college game is and how to adapt to it quicker.

But it all happens for a reason and I feel like I adapted well.”

Maxi Rodriguez

Rodriguez, a 5-foot-11 midfielder from San Antonio, Texas, scored his two goals of this season over the last two games, finding the net against South Carolina and also on his senior night against FAU. In his sophomore season, he started 17 games while helping the 49ers earn a No. 10 seed in the NCAA tournament. His four assists his junior season were good for second on the team. He was named to the All-C-USA second-team.

The Texas native also realizes that with his collegiate career coming to an end, there is one person in particular that he thanks for his opportunity to play for the Niners.

“My dad. He does a lot of the handwork and he doesn’t expect anyone to pat him on the back. I guess thats kind of my role here. I don’t get the goals or the glamour but I do the hard work and even though no one pats me on the back, I enjoy doing it.”

Waechter, a 6-foot-2 defender from Evans, Ga., has played an integral role in each of his four seasons for the Charlotte defense, being named captain with Bronico this year. He earned C-USA All-Freshman honors while starting in 19 games.

In his sophomore campaign, Waechter led a defense that won the C-USA regular season title. “Winning the conference tournament here was one of my best moments.”

Waechter and the Charlotte backline only allowed 15 goals in 20 games last season. One of Waechter’s biggest goals of his career came against Radford in last year’s NCAA tournament.

With all his success thus far, Waechter didn’t have the ideal start to his college career, wishing he could have given himself advice in his freshman season.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT IN AMERICA

THROUGH THE LENS OF DONALD TRUMP EDDIE ANGELBELLO

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So Election Day is a week away, Bush, completely dismantle every room talk” excuse. It may seem All I have been hearing for a few and what has seemed like an previously held notion of normal hypocritical of me to be entirely weeks are calls for conversation on eternity of painful presidential human behavior, I could almost intolerant of any kind of leeway “actual issues.” According to RAINN campaigning is slowly sputtering hear Hillary’s maniacal laugh as that Trump supporters give to (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National to a stop. For most of us, it’s almost she practiced her inauguration their candidate, and you know Network), an American is sexually time to take a huge sigh of relief (or speech over and over again. As I what? It absolutely is. But for this assaulted every 109 seconds, and yet a huge swing at the closest wall) expected, minutes after the release particular instance, let’s move past only 6 in 1000 perpetrators end up when the election finally comes to a of the tape, media outlets were live the personal politics and the charges in prison. So, of course we need to close, but for millions of Americans with a barrage of Trump haters of hypocrisy that people like to fling talk about tax plans and balancing it is first time to the budget, but if sexual make an extremely assault in our country important decision. I is not an “actual issue,” assume that this group then I have no idea what of “undecided” voters is. As I stated earlier, is mostly comprised of I am all for embracing those who maintain more optimistic views such a fervent hatred of politics, but that for both Hillary and does not mean ignoring Donald that they important issues that cannot possibly plop themselves right in vote for either one. front of us, so with that Although I personally in mind, let’s talk about have decided to take the many things that are more of an optimistic wrong with this tape, view of Hillary and and the larger problems her past, I understand that the idiocy of Trump’s this sentiment forcing words allows us to voters toward third uncover in our society. party candidates. I do First of all, every have to admit that I time I watch this video considered jumping I experience a distinct, behind Gary Johnson, growing sense that but my departure from Trump is in most ways Donald Trump with his daughter-in-law Lara Trump and Women for Trump in Charlotte, N.C. Photo via Tribune News Service just a naïve schoolboy his side started when I began to read up on who says whatever he his actual policies and wants and does not was set in stone when the words, and supporters alike ready to fire all over the place in political arenas, realize how his words affect others.

“What is Aleppo?” came flowing from off their opinions at will. This was and let’s look at the actual issue Do you blame a kid like this for what his mouth. nothing out of the norm, but what at hand: sexual assault and rape he has said when he doesn’t even Although I was shocked to hear I found shocking was that many culture in America. know how wrong it is? Well that’s that a presidential candidate had Trump supporters immediately No matter which way you are completely up to you but either way never heard of Aleppo, that in jumped to dismissing the language inclined to twist this tape, the words you probably shouldn’t let him rule no way compared to my reaction used in the tape and deciding to, are right there and as clear day. the free world. That being said I as I listened to Trump’s Access as I did with Hillary, take a more What Trump describes in the tape, would almost be more comfortable Hollywood tape for the first time. optimistic view of Trump and his even if you want to label it “locker with a misinformed school bully As I sat and watched Trump actions (if that is possible), even room banter” is, in fact, sexual as my president than Donald and his partner in crime, Billy going as far as believing his “locker assault. Now let’s get one thing clear. Trump, because at least the latter

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shows some type of opportunity for improvement, whereas Donald has been that same naïve schoolboy for all 70 years of his life. He most likely won’t change in the next four.

All jokes aside, Trump’s childish disregard for the way his words make people feel points out an important flaw in his personal character, and in our collective character as a society. Recently there has been significant pushback against political correctness and against heeding the feelings of other human beings. Trump is viewed as strong because he doesn’t care what people think. But while this trait seems like a macho suit of armor to walk around in, it is a trait that, when

exhibited in the Donald’s signature manner, can be one’s greatest weakness. In certain situations, a carelessness for the opinions of others helps us rise above obstacles and break free of what is holding us back, but in this case, Donald Trump is not rising up, but pushing others down, silencing their voices by being the loudest voice in the room or by threatening to sue anyone who accuses him of being anything but the best. Trump is the epitome of a “haters gonna hate” culture gone way too far, because at some point we have to either care about the feelings of our fellow humans, or trade our humanity in for a false sense of strength. It is not strong to grope women without consent. It is

not strong to threaten to sue so as to silence all opposition. It is not strong to give no thought to the feelings of those around you.

Trump thinks he is strong and capable of anything because he is a “star.” His perception of politics and America is much like his apparent view on the appropriateness of sexual assault. He believes what makes him great is his ability to take whatever he wants with no repercussions. That is not the kind of greatness I want for my country.

He has repeatedly told the public that he is the only one who can save our nation. But when we do away with his false, middle school-like idea of strength, then we realize that we do not need a champion in the

form of an angry, orange man with a toupee and tiny hands. We realize that we are strong not because we do whatever we want, take whatever we want and say whatever we want without any regard for the rest of humanity, but because we work together towards doing the right thing despite a past riddled with mistakes and deviations from what is right. Striving for greatness requires more than just an empty slogan and a few million red hats sold nationwide. It takes action. So for you undecided voters: When you go to the polls, take action. Don’t let our country become Trump’s twisted version of a high school locker room.

Vote for unity and for greatness in the form of action, not words.

Bigotry and Nazism should not be tolerated by the First Amendment NEILI EGGERT GUEST WRITER

As a proud student here, I love the diversity of our campus. As a Jew, I am nothing short of terrified when I see a Nazi flag displayed in a dorm room.

The flag of the Nazi Party is a sign of hatred in one of its most triggering forms. It is a sign of support for the genocide of 6 million Jews and 5 million others. Our students peacefully protested after the death of Keith Scott, and at the time I felt that we had it in our community to work together in prayers and peaceful movements. In response to these protests, a student put a Nazi flag on display in their dorm room. The school’s response was to condemn hatred against all minorities and minority groups.

While I support that statement, one key word was missing from the condemnation: anti-Semitism. This is not the first or second incident on campus of anti-Semitism. In 2009, the Hillel Sukkah, an outdoor structure built for the holiday Sukkot, was vandalized on campus and the response was to condemn the vandalism, not the anti-

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Semitism. In 2014, I was told to “go burn in an oven.” The administration condemned the hate, not labeling it as anti-Semitism.

How are Jewish students supposed to feel safe on campus if the administration refuses, time after time, to condemn anti-Semitism?

I don’t feel represented in this community. I don’t feel protected as a Jewish student at our great university. What kind of a campus life do we have where the rights of the hater are more protected than the rights of the hated? Why is this outright hate protected under our First Amendment?

We are the generation to stop this, we are the generation to make the world a better place and we are the generation to come together as Americans and citizens of the world. Help me and many other students make our campus safer by contacting the Office of the Chancellor and telling him you condemn anti-Semitism and all forms of hate speech at UNC Charlotte.

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NOTHING MORE THAN SCHLOCK “Inferno” is still ridiculous even with fresh faces and new technology

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One film memory I have in my earlier life is my mother and father losing their collective minds over the 2006 film “The Da Vinci Code” at its release.

They both voraciously ate up the book and made it their mission to seek out the film on opening night at our closest movie theater. Meanwhile, a friend and I were sat down in “Over the Hedge,” while my sister and her friends sought out “Poseidon” instead. After the insane buzz for the film passed, I figured the craze was over, until I heard that Ron Howard was to make another chapter in the Robert Langdon series with “Angels and Demons,” but I was surprised to see neither of my parents exhibit any sort of interest in seeing the film. The age of Robert Langdon movies seemed to have been coming to a close with that, up until 2016 when Sony released “Inferno” upon us, with Tom Hanks returning and Ron Howard back to direct, it seems that another hit was on their hands.

Well, for Sony at least.

Because “Inferno,” much like “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels and Demons,” suffers greatly when you look at its plot anymore than skin deep.

Tom Hanks is fine as Professor Langdon again, but I can’t help but think that this is more of a paycheck piece than anything. He gives it a good go,

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but this is far from the best Hanks we’ve seen even in the past month, which doesn’t do the film any real good. Felicity Jones is also fine in the film, but it’s far from her best work. Though, it’s not unpleasant watching these two for two reasons, 1. Hanks will always have a career, no matter what he does, while Jones has her critically acclaimed work in “A Monster Calls” and her leading role in the December über-blockbuster “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” 2. The chemistry between the two actors is at least present. The rest of the cast also does serviceable enough work, with respectable names like Omar Sy, Irrfan Khan and Ben Foster filling out supporting roles in the same way that Hanks and Jones did, fine, but hardly of any note.

“Inferno” wastes no time in throwing you directly into the action, opening with the pivotal suicide scene as shown in the trailer, then immediately throwing us into a volatile situation in which Langdon has no idea where he is, but only that there are people after him. Along with the help of his E.R. doctor, Sienna (Jones), they must uncover why there are so many people after him, which all ties back to Dante’s “Inferno” and his modern conception of Hell, about to be released upon the world.

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Are you following this? Because if you aren’t, I would completely understand. “Inferno” doesn’t stray far from the other Langdon stories in that they act like they are a lot smarter than they actually are. The issue with this is that the film strays into incredibly convenient and silly territory very quickly. There’s about a 30-minute grace period with all of these films where you have that window to be engaged and to follow along, but as the film goes on, you begin to wonder where you lost track and at what point you got confused before you realize that it isn’t you, it’s the film attempting to feign intelligence by throwing 17 different plot points at you at once and only completing the arc on about five of them. This leaves the film with a number of plot holes by the end of the film that leaves you with far more questions than answers.

So let’s add insult to injury: the film looks awkward. As wonderfully capable of a director that Howard has proven himself to be, it’s hard to make a film with this many plot holes and strangely staged pieces look good. The film is constantly stuck in a strange middle-ground of trying to feel epic (the film is being released in IMAX, after all), while trying to retain this awkward sense of intimacy that the film does not contain either. “Inferno” is not a blockbuster, nor is it an indie drama, it’s a schlocky mystery-thriller that doesn’t contain either element of what Howard is injecting into the film. This direction on “Inferno” means one of two things, 1. Not even Ron Howard could save this, or 2. He simply decided not to try. Knowing Howard, my money is on No. 1.

“Inferno” doesn’t resurrect the Robert Langdon franchise, nor will it convert anyone who didn’t like the previous two films. The film does serviceable work with its cast and locations, but like the other films, “Inferno” falls apart whenever you look any deeper than what is initially presented in its plot on the surface. Things fall through the cracks really quickly when you realize that “Inferno” is an incomplete film in almost every regard. The film feels like a story that is missing every third chapter, leaving us with nothing but a jumbled, jumpy mess, no matter how much we might not want it to be true.

ACROSS 1 Words before “Tricked you!”

5 Whirled 9 Exxon merger partner 14 Musk of Tesla Motors 15 Syllables from Santa 16 Get away from, as pursuers 17 Tooth anchor 18 Border on 19 Female 33-Across 20 Bovine skin once used as a painting surface by Native Americans 23 Nocturnal flier 24 Partner 25 Peruvian peaks 27 Music room system 30 Zsa Zsa, to Eva 32 Toasty 33 Untamed equines 37 Baba who outwitted

thieves 38 Actor Mineo 39 Med. care option 40 Rio Grande feeder 45 Italia’s capital 46 Halloween goodies 47 Equal to, with “with” 49 Like sheep sans wool 50 Pained cry 51 Guerrilla Guevara 52 Stack for the bookkeeper to pay ... or, literally, what 20-, 33- and 40-Across’ first words constitute 58 Western writer Bret 60 Many 61 Tidy 62 “Know what __?”

63 Rural storage cylinder 64 Scarlett O’Hara’s home 65 IRS examination 66 Go berserk 67 “Not great, not bad”

DOWN 1 Basil or rosemary 2 Baseball family name 3 Pig’s foot part 4 Insect nest with tunnels 5 Perfect for wading 6 N’awlins sandwich 7 “Nope” 8 “The Little Red Hen” denial 9 Souvenir 10 Eggs in a lab 11 Clip joint?

12 Imagination output 13 For fear that 21 Stein filler 22 Pinch from a chef 26 German article 27 Trade 28 “Cautionary” account 29 Leif’s father 30 Poles and Serbs 31 Not doing much of anything 34 “What time __?”

35 Poet Lazarus 36 Fly high 41 Guatemala gold 42 Eden tempter 43 Rajah’s mate 44 Santa’s landing spot 45 Met by chance 48 Catch, as a crook 49 SeaWorld orca 50 Dough in a wallet 51 “Pet” with Smiley and Winky versions 53 Young lady 54 Model Nordegren once married to Tiger Woods 55 Radiator problem 56 Tomb Raider’s __ Croft 57 Stick around 59 Mai __

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THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO-GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

How to deal with those stressful days that make us feel awful

We’ve all had those bad days. Spilt coffee on your new shirt, missed the bus or forgot to finish an assignment before the due date. Now what I’m talking about are the days that come once every blue moon; where you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and it’s about to crush you beneath it.

Each of us have taken a few Ls, myself included. One day in particular was one of the worst days so far this semester. It was a Friday morning and I woke up late for my 11 a.m. public speaking class. Thankfully, my next speech wasn’t for another week, but my anxiety told me to worry about it until I actually started working on it, so I could later declare my

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Communication Studies major. I ran from my dorm to class and arrived only 3 minutes late, to sit for only 45 minutes to hear my classmates present their speeches.

After class, I decided to get food from SoVi To Go in South Village Crossing and after going home, I changed to more comfortable clothes and walked all the way there, I realized I was misinformed on how the process works. I was humiliated by one of the workers as she spelled out and explained the process, proceeded to grab my food that I didn’t even want anymore, and left. I have an anxiety disorder that at times can get the better of me, and at that moment I felt so incredibly stupid and self conscious.

I scurried back to my room and when I got to my door to unlock and open it, my key decided to frown at me (if you don’t live on campus and don’t know, on campus room keys have a face on them that smiles when it is in the lock correctly and frowns when it’s not). My key continued to frown at me for a few minutes, so I had to leave my food at my door and walk to the Hunt Hall office to fix it (keep in mind I am wearing sweatpants, a huge sweater and slippers).

I’m fueled with anger and humiliation as I stomp through South Village to Hunt Hall. My dignity was already torn apart from the earlier SoVi To Go incident, and now my key wasn’t working? All I could think about is what else could go wrong and making fun of myself for everything I could have

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changed. I continued to the office in Hunt and got my key fixed, and slowly trudged back to my room.

My anxiety was not faltering and for the next couple of hours didn’t let up. I walked into my room, sat my almost-cold food in my room, and laid in bed as I cried. Lots of other things contributed to my breakdown, including homework/due dates, lack of sleep, lack of caffeine, other smaller events/tasks that worried me and of course, anxiety. It all can pile up on you, and once the floodgates are open, the emotions and tears can’t be stopped.

After an hour or two of consoling myself and a short nap, I woke up drained and exhausted. I told myself that I had been through a lot in the past few hours/days and deserved a break. I made a cup of Earl Grey tea, put on a face mask and put on “Legally Blonde.” I decided that I needed to take time for myself and make sure that I nursed my body and mind back to health.

Students in college deal with things that are stressful, even if they aren’t the same things. If you feel the pressure from all of your engagements in your life, take a step back and make sure you’re taking care of your body and mind. Another tip to help de-stress you is to write out all of the things you need to do (to get them out of your already-stressed mind) and figure out the best way to go about doing each one. Take the time to become organized and your mind will become slowly uncluttered. Don’t forget to take time for your well being and mind, because they are an important part of your everyday life.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: LAVERNE’S SOUTHERN BISTRO AND BAKERY

TORI SUMMERS STAFF WRITER

On the outskirts of Statesville, N.C. stands a small, brick building with four green lawn chairs and three black, round tables with small pumpkin decorations. A white and blue sign with black capital letters says “OPEN” as it lies above the business hours sign located inside the front door made of glass. Entering the building, the yellow concrete walls attract the attention of the naked eye as the warm and bubbly voice of Laverne Zachary fills the room. The smell of sizzling, smoked bacon also floats in the air. If you’re looking for a place for some southern home cooking, Laverne’s Southern Bistro and Bakery is the place to go.

When I arrived, I was greeted instantly and was sat at a table. The waitress was super sweet and had excellent customer service. I arrived during breakfast hours and ordered a stack of pancakes, four strips of bacon and a cup of sweet tea. After I ordered, the waitress immediately told the cook and my and meal was made to order. The food came out nice and hot just like I like it.

Now of course I didn’t just stay for breakfast, I also ate lunch. The lunch special for the day included: hamburger steak, baked sweet potatoes, black eyed-peas, cornbread and my choice of drink. This meal was only $7.49! I must say that it was delicious and I ate every single bite all the way down to the last crumb of the cornbread.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time to eat dessert, but the desserts include brownies, cakes and pies. The most popular dessert has been Laverne’s Waffle Cake. Yes it is what it sounds like! A cake that tastes like a waffle, yum! So, whenever you have the taste for a nice home cooked meal, but you don’t really want to cook it yourself, stop by Laverne’s Southern Bistro and Bakery. Enjoy dining in at the home feel, care-free, no-stress allowed restaurant. Be sure to bring your family and friends with you to help experience this amazing place!

5.0 stars

ANGIE BAQUEDANO ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

“I graduate in December and I’m pretty nervous.

I’ve been accepted into the Ohio State masters program so I’m really excited but again, nervous. I’m honestly not ready to adult. Well I am ready, but you know I’m bracing myself for the adult world with more responsibilities. One piece of advice for those still working on getting to graduation; have fun. Seriously this is the time to do everything you could ever dream of, go out there into the world and follow your dreams and take that leap of faith and be free because one day you’ll wake up and although it is never too late to follow your dreams and be like the wind it will be much harder to do.

So take advantage of your youth and your freedom and go live.”

- Bella Laurent

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