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like last year’s Belk Bowl, in which the Deacons had to surmount a large comeback to even have a shot at winning it in the final minutes. The Wake Forest offense got rolling as they leaned heavily on the girth of junior running back Cade Carney, while he powered downfield and set up a 36-yard field goal that freshman kicker Nick Sciba made easily. We didn’t realize it at this point, but kicking was important in this year’s Birmingham Bowl. The lead was cut down to 21-10 for all of a few seconds, as Pollard returned Darren Ford’s kickoff 97 yards to the house for a touchdown. Following that kick return, Memphis would stay off the board for quite some time as Wake Forest scored unanswered point after unanswered point to get back in contention for the win.
As Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month approach, Wake Forest’s President Nathan O. Hatch announced two important upcoming speaker events that will commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and will inspire the Wake Forest community to attain leadership roles that can be utilized to enact positive change in the world. CNN political commentator Angela Rye will be the keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events. She will deliver an address focusing on the theme of “On Common Ground: Embracing Our Voices” on Monday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. The event will be held in Winston Salem State University’s K.R. Williams Auditorium. “The theme of Rye’s address, ‘On Common Ground,’ is both timeless and timely,” said Assistant Vice President of News and Communication Katie Neal. “I anticipate her remarks will promote the importance of community, diversity and inclusiveness as Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State once again come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” In fact, Rye’s keynote speech will mirror the sentiments that Martin Luther King Jr. expressed in 1962 to the Wake Forest community. Delivering his address to the inspired audience gathered in Wait Chapel, he used the phrase “free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, we are free at last” to elucidate support for racial equality. One year later in Washington D.C., he would reaffirm this during his memorable “I Have a Dream” speech. This illustrates the importance of listening to the perspective of Rye, an AfricanAmerican woman who has overcome social barriers in order to ascend to a leadership role at the forefront of the national political conversation. “It is an exceptional opportunity to hear Angela Rye speak on our campus because she is such a great example of an individual that is breaking the stereotypical mold of what our leaders should look like,” junior Taylor Fowlks said. “Her presence here on campus speaks to the idea of progression toward better representation and a contrasting, rational perspective of what is happening in our society.”
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On Dec. 22, the Demon Deacons won the Brimingham Bowl by winning against the Memphis Tigers. This is the first time that the Demon Deacons have won three bowls in a row.
Deacons dismantle Memphis Wake Forest Football played impressively against the Memphis Tigers to win the Brimingham Bowl BY SAM WEXLER Sports Editor wexlsn17@wfu.edu
It started crazy and it ended crazier. For the third straight year, Wake Forest is a bowl champion. It’s the first time a three-peat in bowl seasons has been accomplished by the Demon Deacons, and only the second time that the team has made three consecutive bowls. What’s pretty remarkable is that this season marked the graduation of Coach Dave Clawson’s first recruiting class as a head coach for Wake Forest. Those players that he got in his first year started out going 3-9 in a season and ended with three bowl championships. That’s insane. At 11 a.m. on Dec. 22 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Deacons took his-
toric Legion Field to face the Memphis Tigers, who were favored in the match-up. The game started strong for the Deacons, quickly progressing 75 yards down the field capped off with a nine-yard touchdown pass from RS sophomore QB Jamie Newman to RS freshman Sage Surratt. The lead was short-lived, however, as Memphis running back Tony Pollard took the ball 41 yards to the house to cap off a 76yard drive for the top-ranked Memphis offense. The Wake Forest defense looked like it was not going to have a great day, as the Memphis offense marched 98 yards down field, and Brady White connected with Patrick Taylor Jr. to put the Tigers up 14-7 at the end of the first quarter. The Deacon offense faltered at the opening of the second quarter, as Newman was picked off by Chris Claybrooks, who returned it 37 yards to the end zone. Down 21 - 7, this game was shaping up to look a lot
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Deacon Profile: John Budd
ers and I want to make it place for both students and teachers to grow, so when people want to teach, I let ‘em teach.
Veteran John Budd has traveled around the world through military and civilian aviation for more than three decades, but his first stop when he arrives home is his yoga mat. A Winston-Salem native, Budd is the owner of Yoga Dogz, a nonprofit yoga studio in Reynolda Village dedicated to extending yoga beyond its usual wealthy, female, bendy practitioners.
How has yoga impacted your military work?
After practicing yoga, I started to see my enemy in Afghanistan differently. I looked at them and I realized I was a lot like them. Now yoga is my battlefield. I used to think I would change the world with a gun, and now I’m changing it through yoga. The only problem with yoga in the military is if the enemy starts practicing yoga also, there will be no one to fight!
So, how does a U.S. Army helicopter pilot like yourself get started in yoga, of all things?
You described yourself as a man of faith. Do you ever feel that your Christianity comes in conflict with your yogic beliefs?
I was in a lot of pain. I was physically hurting, and I did it to heal my body. At the time, I didn’t know how much healing I needed. I started in martial arts with Tai Chi, and it helped a lot. As different life events would increase and decrease my pain, yoga helped me to control energy in my body. How did you get started teaching? I had reservations about becoming a yoga teacher. I come from a right-wing, religious family, and the idea did not jive with most of my friends. I wanted to walk away and do something else, but it haunted me. I felt called to teach yoga. When did you decide to do your teacher training? It became real when I went to marriage counseling at my church. I remember I was going to throw my yoga application away after the meeting, but I mentioned it to my counselor and he looked like he had seen a ghost. He said he had a dream in which God had told him to tell me to go teach. After that, I left everything. I left my kids. I left for nine weeks to go become a yoga teacher, and it was a magical experience. Why did you decide to open your own studio? I wanted to make yoga accessible to everyone. It’s important to welcome everybody and anybody: heavy, old, young, stiff, inflexible, injured. I really didn’t create the studio to make a profit, I created it to be a place to help people.
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Veteran John Budd is the owner of a nonprofit yoga studio, Yoga Dogz, in Reynolda Village.
Is that why you made Yoga Dogz a nonprofit? Yes and no. The studio was losing money and I was trying to sell the business, but I couldn’t. Turning it into a nonprofit was a solution because then it didn’t matter that we were barely breaking even! Now, the money we make goes back into teaching at Taylorsville Prison and the Winston-Salem Street School to bring yoga to underserved populations. It’s hard for people to pay for yoga and I want to give it to everyone. You have a lot of people working at Yoga Dogz now: 16 teachers ranging in ages and styles. How did you meet and hire all of the instructors? At first, I was teaching all the classes — 20-something a week. Then everyone just started coming into the studio space and before I knew it, we had this beautiful staff. We are always growing as teach-
My faith is more real and more authentic than it has ever been. You do not have to give up your faith to practice yoga; it has made me a stronger Christian and father. It took words and belief systems and made them more authentic like the ability to forgive, and the ability to love. Yoga brings these things to life for me. Anybody is welcome to come in and practice and I don’t care what they believe. I don’t worry about it. What do you envision for the future of Yoga Dogz? When I opened Yoga Dogz, I wanted to hand it over to someone else. I’m good at starting stuff, but I have a challenge running and maintaining it, but I’ve found a revived energy lately because of some of the amazing people who walk in here. It is really encouraging to see the youth embracing yoga. Look, I may never do anything but teach at prisons, do yoga and fly a little bit. All of y’all will probably go on to do incredible things. If you keep growing and doing things, there’s no telling where it will go. Finally, and the most pressing question: where are the dogs in Yoga Dogz? From "dogs of war.” I had a friend who always used to say, "I was a line dog pilot." I keep it simple — I just do yoga!
SG GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY ELIZABETH MALINE Student Government Beat Reporter malied17@wfu.edu I. Executive Reports President Danny Reeves reported that he is working on Mental Health week, which is happening in March. It is still in the planning stages, but Michelle Williams might come and speak. Speaker of the House Will Hargrove reported that Student Government will start campus culture issues workshops and that the three issues they have selected are sexual misconduct, alcohol culture and Greek life. They are teaming up with PREPARE next week to discuss sexual assault. He is also working with other ACC student governments to compare how each operates. Treasurer Sydney Packard reported that the budget cycle starts tomorrow. They have raised stipends given to clubs following frustrations (especially from club sports) to as high as $200. Secretary Maia Kennedy reported that she is continuing to work with Physical Planning to plan an event with dogs.
Chief of Staff Daniel Oberti reported that the Senate is talking about increasing the number of senators because students are not represented when their representative is abroad. Staff Advisor Tim Wilkinson reported that the Spring Involvement Fair, the Student Organizations Summit for club leaders on transitioning leadership positions and hiring for the engagement consultant program will all take place next week. II. Commitee Reports Academic Committee reported that the major/minor madness will take place for student athletes who haven’t declared their majors. Also, Cooper & Cooper Real Estate in New York City is coming to Wake Forest to talk about living in New York after college. Campus Life Committee is still working on planning Mental Health Week. Diversity & Inclusion Committee is working with the Learning Assistance Center. Judiciary Committee had nothing to report. Physical Planning Committee reported that the Hanes Mall shuttle will go to Target too now and will stop on North
Campus. The Campus Kitchen parking space is being set up. They are also trying to plan an active shooter training session and a sustainability week. As of now, the back gate by Polo Road locks and requires students to scan in. Public Relations Committee is planning a Student Government PR week. Student Organizations Council is waiting on applications for organizations that want to be chartered for this semester. They are also involved with the student organizations summit. III. New Business Senate Resolution 7 passed to appoint a member of the cabinet as Speaker of the House Pro Tempore. Senate Resolution 8 clarifies statements made in Senate Resolution 6 about condemning anti-Semitism on campus and make clear that Senate does not take a position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but is rather simply condemning acts of hatred. It will be voted on next week. III. Announcements Election season coming up.
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Financial considerations are involved in sorority life
The financial implications of sorority life can appear starting during the recruitment process BY NATALIE ALMS Staff Writer almsnj16@wfu.edu
Each January, hundreds of Wake Forest women sacrifice time, money and energy to the Greek gods. That is, they either participate in formal recruitment to join a Panhellenic sorority or recruit members on behalf of their sorority. Over the course of four days, women are funneled into their respective sisterhoods through a mutual selection process in which the women that are rushing rate sororities and vice versa. Since last year, the Office of Student Engagement and the Panhellenic Council have been working to implement a “values-based” recruitment, with values being the common intangibles in sorority chapters that women can discover and bond over during recruitment. However, money is one factor apart from values that quietly shapes sorority life. The financial cost of dues is transparent, and the role that money plays in sorority life, beginning with recruitment, is much more difficult to discern. Diversity among Common Values Last fall, administrators in the Office of Student Engagement sent out a survey to recruitment chairs of Greek organizations to understand how they conceptualize diversity and inclusion in their chapters. “I think for now, a lot of our members consider ‘diverse’ to be ‘diverse-inthought,’ which is absolutely a form of diversity,” said Betsy Adams, director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. “But when you really think about what are people’s backgrounds, what are the experiences that they’ve had, where are they from — they’re not always making that connection.” According to Shane Taylor, assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the hope is that a values-based recruitment will provide a balance between commonalities in values and differences in background. “Sometimes, especially at a school this small, different is a negative thing,” said Taylor. However, with difference comes diversity, a main tenet of the liberal arts education publicized by the university. “I think that’s amazing, but I think that’s also sometimes hard to implement,” said senior Alexandra Miller, Vice President of Membership for the Panhellenic Council. “How do you make someone choose something based on their values? And how do you ask someone what their values are?” Changing the mindset for the recruitment process offers the potential to facilitate change. “It’s still very much a work in progress,” said Taylor. “It’s realizing that there’s
nothing wrong with having a common theme. But I think also realizing that in that common theme, we also want to be appreciative of people’s identities and backgrounds.” The Money & Image Factor
One large part of a person’s background is their socioeconomic status, which manifests in a number of ways, from clothing to one’s ability to pay dues. The only monetary number attached to recruitment is a one-time registration fee, which for 2019 recruitment was $140. But to some, image, which is sometimes tied to money, can seem to be a major part of sorority recruitment, in which sorority members rate potential new members as more or less desirable for their specific sorority. For example, some women will buy new outfits for the recruitment process in order to portray a “more desirable” image. Junior Maren Morris did not. Although she has since disaffiliated from Kappa Alpha Theta, she participated in recruitment as a sorority member last year. When evaluating potential new members, Morris wasn’t looking for fancy outfits, but admitted that she found herself connecting to women with similar mindsets. “Part of me wanted to give more of a factor to the one that was more authentically herself,” Morris said. “I think I have a soft spot for that. I know that on winter break she wasn’t going shopping at all the expensive stores, so I guess I could relate more.” When asked if wealth plays into general recruitment, Adams was unsure. “I’m not going to say it absolutely doesn’t,” she said. “I’m not in the selection room, so I don’t know what conversations they’re having.” Junior Alison Scarlett, president of Alpha Delta Pi, has also never seen anything to that effect. “I mean obviously if people show up in athletic shorts, it’s like, ‘Ok, what are you doing?’” she said. “But as for brands, I mean as long as you’re dressed appropriately, I don’t really focus on it. It doesn’t play a role for me.” Paying After You’re In Although the role of money in recruitment isn’t clear, dues are a known prerequisite for sorority life. According to the formal recruitment booklet for 2019, new member dues for Panhellenic sororities are typically more expensive, averaging about $657. Active member dues are lower, averaging around $422. Taylor explained that dues cover the costs of fees associated with national charter organizations, social events, oncampus lounges, dues for the National Panhellenic Conference and costs for the individual chapter. The cost of sorority dues is a question on Wake Forest’s Parent “Frequently Asked” page for Greek life: “Cost of member-
ship varies among groups. All chapters are supported by dues, paid each semester. There are also initial one-time costs in the first semester or year of membership. Most fraternities and sororities have the opportunity to live in a housing block together in residence halls, and many of our groups enjoy chapter lounges to use as a communal space,” is answer that follows underneath. Financial assistance to help pay dues is available, but the details are unclear before women join a specific chapter and seek funding. “Personally, I would say it is not an organization’s duty to assist in paying dues,” said Taylor. “It is their duty to be transparent about the cost associated with joining the organization, what their money goes toward and if they offer any resources to assist with payment.” For Miller, she wouldn’t want the cost to dissuade someone from the recruitment process. “I would say participate in the rush process if you think you want to join a sorority,” Miller said. “Then you can talk to whoever’s in charge of finances once you join a sorority.” Wake Forest’s Panhellenic Council does offer some scholarships designed specifically to help cover the cost of dues. Applications are sent out around the beginning of the semester. The Intellectual Growth and Finance Officers on the Panhellenic Council review them on the basis of need and merit, according to Rachel Schwarm, the Vice President of Intellectual Growth on the Panhellenic Council. Last fall, they got about 15 applications per grade and gave out two scholarships per grade level, six total, said Schwarm. There are also some scholarships given out by individual chapters or national organizations. “Unless you really comb through each website, it’s hard to know what exactly you can get from those,” said Schwarm. “I wish I could be more specific.” Other than scholarships, women that have problems paying dues can work with their finance or treasury officer to figure
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it out. Many sororities offer individualized payment plans to help members that have difficulty paying dues, according to Schwarm and Scarlett. “Sometimes the sad reality is that people just can’t find a good way to do it, so they have no choice but to disaffiliate, which is the saddest thing,” said Schwarm. “We try to minimize that, obviously, but so far there hasn’t been a solution to completely prevent it either.” Weighing the Costs
The price of being in a sorority can be both a disincentive that keeps some from rushing and a barrier for others that must be overcome after joining a sorority. After dues, other technically-optional items round out the sorority experience for many sorority women. Merchandise is often for sale and some date functions often have themes that could require shopping or borrowing someone else’s clothes. Some girls donate money to the charity or cause that their chapter champions so that they do not have to participate in philanthropy events. Money isn’t required to be a sister, other than the price of dues. But it helps. Blair Dunaway is a senior in Chi Omega, a sorority that has traditionally participated in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days fundraiser. With the help of their parents, some of Dunaway’s sisters donate $1,000 to this event. “I’d like to have $1,000 to do something else with,” she said. The price of dues can also be a worthy investment. After joining a sorority, women will have access to leadership opportunities, philanthropy work, career networking and academic resources. Research done by the National Panhellenic Conference has found that sorority members have a stronger sense of overall wellbeing and a higher attachment to their university after graduating. Referring to the cost and benefits, Taylor said, “with anything you join in life, it’s about weighing the benefits of joining.”
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Keynote: WFU to host speakers Rye and Goldsberry
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In addition to Rye’s keynote address, another prominent and innovative African-American woman who has earned numerous accolades in the realm of theatre for her performance in “Hamilton,” Renée Elise Goldsberry, will deliver a keynote speech to the Wake Forest community about her perspective on leadership and the arts on Friday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in Wait Chapel. Goldsberry’s address will not only mark the beginning of Black History Month, but also the commencement of the international conference, “The Arts of Leading: Perspectives from the Humanities and Liberal Arts,” that will continue through Feb. 2 and 3 in the Porter Byrum Welcome Center. The conference on “The Arts of Leading: Perspectives from the Humanities and Liberal Arts” originated from the collaborative efforts of Wake Forest and the Oxford Character Project and will focus on an interdisciplinary approach to leadership.
“The aim of the conference is to highlight how the liberal arts can enrich our understanding of leadership. While books and articles on leadership continue to multiply, very few engage the arts and humanities,” Michael Lamb, director of the Program for Leadership and Character, said. “This conference aims to showcase how a liberal arts education can transform how we learn and how we lead.” The conference will achieve these goals through the inclusion of speeches given by leading scholars from diverse academic interests including arts, literature, classics, philosophy and history, as well as interactive workshops that illustrate how to practice leadership in areas including music, theatre, dance, hip-hop, poetry and visual arts. Reflecting upon the goals and the format of the conference, Lamb attested to the value of Goldsberry as the keynote speaker for “The Arts of Leading” conference.
“My hope is that Goldsberry’s keynote and ‘The Arts of Leading’ conference will elevate a more inclusive and empowering vision of leadership, one that challenges heroic models of leadership and shows how all of us can lead, no matter who we are or what we do,” he said. “I also hope it shows how foundational the arts and humanities are to shaping who we become.” Furthermore, the presence of both these women on campus attests to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates Black History Month, as they challenge normative ideas of the appearance of leaders and inspire the nation and the Wake Forest community to strive toward leadership roles despite the existence of adverse conditions. “It is important to host speakers like Goldsberry to not only educate our community on the values of theatre, but also to normalize minority women working and being successful in the entertainment industry,” junior Eliza Drake said.
Downtown welcomes new Indian bistro New South Asian restaurant Mystic Ginger adds to thriving restaurant scene downtown BY DAVID AJAMY Senior Opinion Advisor ajamdg15@wfu.edu
After almost 20 years, the dream of starting a South Asian restaurant in Winston-Salem has finally taken form for Abdullah Alkafi and Hasan Furuque. The two South Asian men have been waiting for the perfect time to open Mystic Ginger, and in June, they saw their chance and took it. Alkafi and Furuque are both from Bangladesh, but they hadn’t met until they came to the Americas. The two opened Mystic Ginger in mid-July for a soft open. From the start, their venture has been somewhat rough, considering the long wait times and short staff. But, according to Alkafi, he sees a vibrant future for the downtown Indian bistro. The restaurant stays busy throughout the week, but during the weekends the place is packed both inside and out. The restaurant has a relaxed but semi-formal aesthetic and a menu full of traditional South Asian dishes. While smells of the traditional curries, tandooris and biryanis permeate the air, each dish has a slight spin considering their unique cooking style. Their entrepreneurial story begins in the mid-90s, when the two just happened to visit Winston-Salem from New York City. They thought how wonderful
it would be to start a restaurant downtown. With how life is, their plan didn’t really take off until 2008. They wanted to make the first move in the process by getting a physical location. However, the 2008 financial crisis stopped them in their tracks. With this, they moved on in their lives. “Life moves on,” said Alkafi. “We just went our separate ways.” Nonetheless, they kept believing in their idea and kept the Mystic Ginger online domain in their back pockets. It wasn’t until June of this year that things took off. The moment Alkafi got word from Furuque that a space had opened downtown on Fourth Street, they made a move. The location was formerly occupied by O’Brien’s Deli. “We talked and said [to each other], ‘Why not give it a chance?’” said Alkafi. From there, they signed the lease on June 15 and opened their doors to the public on July 19. Furuque has lived in Winston-Salem for 12 years. While he has some experience managing restaurants in England, the venture is new for him, as well as for Alkafi. While they acknowledge their lack of experience has caused them to have a turbulent start, they believe their outsider approach has allowed them to run the business in a new way, “kind of like an experiment,” said Alkafi. At the moment, Alkafi is focusing on “getting their act together.” While they understand the importance of finances, Alkafi said their priority is to “have the best food and service for the community.”
For the past decade or so, the two have kept the dream of Mystic Ginger present and been cognizant of the costs required for the upstart and management. This has allowed them to focus on making the most authentic and palatable food for downtown Winston-Salemites. He acknowledges, though, that the restaurant still has room to grow and sees them reaching their goals in the coming weeks. The downtown community has been a huge source of support for them. Their start has been stressful in finding their optimal footing with service, the community has stuck with them. Alkafi said the support from the people has been wonderful and vital to their restaurant. Alkafi added that they already have their first regulars, including an UNCSA professor who comes in multiple times a week. In their approach to running the restaurant, they are striving to not just connect with the local community but share culture through food and expand people’s tastes. While South Asian food isn’t a huge trend in Winston-Salem, Alkafi thinks that people want to try new things and take chances. Amee Jailwala, a sophomore at UNCGreensboro, visited the bistro out of curiosity and got chicken korma with her mother. “Coming from an Indian family, I am used to traditional South Asian cuisine,” Jailwala said. “What I found here was a new spin on dishes I have been raised on, and I have got to say, I have enjoyed what I had a ton.” Alkafi’s favorite dish, palak paneer, is
actually made very differently at Mystic Ginger than at other South Asian restaurants. Palak paneer is a pureed spinachbased dish that includes cubes of an Indian cheese called “paneer.” With every dish incorporating fresh ingredients, they make everything as the orders come in. For the palak paneer, instead of making the dish in the morning and reheating when people order it, they start the cooking right then and there and keep the spinach somewhat intact. “Winston-Salem is different than most cities; [it] has a unique character,” said Alkafi. From the start, they felt that difference and it brought Furuque to live here permanently. While Alkafi lives in New York City, he visits often and more so now with the restaurant. Since almost a decade ago, he has seen downtown Winston-Salem change dramatically. “Back in 2008, there were few restaurants, and no one walked around town.” But now he sees the downtown scene as a much more vibrant and safer sect of the community. Now, Mystic Ginger is still operating off a temporary menu and has recently received a liquor license. They plan to start a limited delivery service and see how they can tap into markets like students at Wake Forest University and Salem College. But, for the moment, they are working on the essentials and aren’t thinking far off in the future. “[We] can’t anticipate too much,” said Alkafi. “[We] just have to make adjustments as things happen.”
POLICE BEAT Larceny • Unknown subject removed a camera from a desk inside room in the Benson Center. The report was filed on Dec. 5. • Unknown subject removed BOSE headphones from an unsecured backpack in Shorty’s. The report was filed on Dec. 9.
Miscellaneous • Unknown suspect convinced the victim to provide a video of his genitals, which the suspect then attempted to leverage for money. The report was filed on Dec. 4. • RA in Polo Hall located an unregistered loud party on the third floor. The report was filed on Dec. 6.
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Smurfs or science? Here's why the sky is blue Gas molecules in the air, not Smurfs, cause the blue hue that we see in the sky BY JONATHAN TRATTNER Associate Science &Technology Editor tratjd17@wfu.edu On the first day of my cell biology class, my professor posed a frivolous question: “Why is the sky blue?” The joking answer she gave — “Smurfs are in the sky!” — was part of her anecdote about proper research methods, but it dawned on me that I actually did not know why the sky is blue. So, in a tribute to proper scientific research, inspired by Dr. Arnett, here is what I discovered: Short answer: The gases and particles in the air scatter the sunlight, which results in a blue hue. Not-so-short answer: The slightly longer answer, however, relates to the work of someone considered a founding father of climate change: John Tyndall. In 1859, Tyndall discovered that the shorter wavelengths that underly colors such as violet or blue are scattered by particles more strongly than longer wavelengths, such as those for colors like red. This is technically called the "Tyndall effect," but is more
commonly known to physicists as Rayleigh scattering, which relates to the visible light spectrum, the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. When sunlight, called white light, shines through water droplets or glass prisms, the white light separates into the colors of the visual light spectrum. So, why is the sky blue to us? Well, our eyes have a type of cell called cones that are predominantly sensitive to three colors: red, green and blue. As described by the Tyndall effect, shorter wavelengths are scattered more than longer ones, which means that the scattering that occurs in the sky by the wavelength for blue light is transduced from light energy into electrical energy by cone cells (and then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve) more so than the wavelength for red light.
The sky isn’t a constant shade of blue, though. Explain that! Again, good point! This is because the blue light in the sky can be re-scattered. So, as sunlight travels even farther (i.e. towards the horizon), there is a cancellation effect, called destructive interference, of blue light, which is why we start to see more of the white-colored, sometimes pale yellow-colored light. Why is a sunset a variety of colors? Thinking back to the destructive interference, we know that the blue light effectively gets filtered out as the sunlight travels further towards the horizon. The type of colors can vary with the size of the scattering particles, too. So, the nor-
mal sky, composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen particles, scatters blue light most effectively; the sky over the sea, on the other hand, has salt particles in the air that, along with dust, pollution or other aerosols, further scatter blue light, which allows more red and yellow light to pass through the atmosphere. Bonus: Why is the sky on Mars red? It’s believed the red, iron-rich particles thrown up in dust storms on Mars’s surface contribute to the red color of Mars’ sky. This means that its sky’s color is somewhat dependent on the weather conditions; it will be bluer when there haven’t been recent storms, though a darker blue than Earth’s sky because Mars has a thinner atmosphere.
But wait, violet has a shorter wavelength than blue. Explain that! Good point! On the visible light spectrum violet is the shortest wavelength. However, more of the sunlight entering the atmosphere is blue than violet because the spectrum of light emission from the sun is not constant at all wavelengths. This, combined with the fact that our eyes are more sensitive to blue than violet light (recall that we have cone cells that respond specifically to blue), makes the sky appear blue.
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The real reasons behind why you binge-watch Find out what scientific processes underly the phenomenon of "binge-watching" BY KILEY PRICE Associate Science &Technology Editor prickj15@wfu.edu After an exhausting day of facing the hardships and monotony of reality, from doing laundry to going to class, there is no escape quite like Netflix. Or Hulu. Or Amazon Video. Or HBOGo. No matter which online streaming outlet you do end up choosing, there is a seemingly unlimited bank of different worlds of which to immerse yourself. Without leaving the cramped yet cozy twin bed in your dorm room, you can laugh along with the cast of The Office as Jim puts Dwight’s stapler in Jell-o or gasp as the characters you love to hate make their claim on the Seven Kingdoms in Game of Thrones. At some point during your marathon, even your computer is concerned for your mental and physical well-being as it asks the question: “are you still there?” “Binge-watching” is defined as watching multiple episodes of a television show in rapid succession. The term was even
coined "Word of the Year" in 2015 by Collins Dictionary because of its increasing relevance in society. Online streaming sites, such as Netflix, almost make it too easy to watch an entire season of a show without even getting up to cook dinner or interact with another human being. “Netflix has pioneered audience choice in programming and has helped free consumers from the limitations of linear television,” said Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. With the ease and availability of inexhaustible television options accomplished, some may still wonder: why is binge-watching so addictive? Underlying the entertainment values of cinema and television are a host of biological and psychological mechanisms that explain why it is so easy to lose yourself in a deep, dark hole of sitcoms and dramatic-thrillers. The field of study that investigates how our brains react to film and television is known as “neurocinematics.” At a purely chemical level, completing a television series is similar to the completion of a task so your brain is flooded with a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which is associated with feelings of accomplishment. Even the computer screen you are
watching on triggers a change in your brain’s chemistry, triggering a release of “serotonin,” which is known to keep your body awake and correlates with addictive tendencies. With such a lucrative and growing television industry, many psychologists are tackling the factors behind binge-watching to crack the code of what makes a show more habit-forming. As you settle in to watch another episode of The Walking Dead, your brain processing systems are shifting from the left hemisphere, the more logical side of the brain, to the right hemisphere, which controls emotional responses. This emotional half of your brain floods the body with endorphins, which is why people feel relaxed as soon as they start watching a show. Over the course of your show, a variety of dramatic battles, emotional breakdowns and unexpected movements will take over your screen. This hodgepodge of action will stimulate something called the “orienting response” in your brain, which is an innate biological mechanism that focuses your attention to sudden sounds and movements that could threaten you. Along with this response, physiological events occur in the body, like the slowing
of your heart and dilation of blood vessels to the brain. The film and media industry has evolved to satisfy the needs of modernday binge-watchers, especially with the advent of serialized television. Writers and directors no longer need to contain entire storylines within the parameters of one 30-minute episode, but can now span critical plot points throughout the whole series. This strategy forces viewers to watch more than just one episode and dedicate the time to a series so that you do not forget anything important. Before clicking that “Watch Next Episode” button at the bottom of your Netflix screen, just know that there is a disguised biological reason why.
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“ highlights celebrity abuse Docu-series Sexual Abuse
Surviving R. Kelly portrays a lack of accountability and insufficent sentencing Kasy Heath
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In the midst of all the chaos that has ensued with my returning to Wake Forest after two semesters on break, I finally got to watch the controversial docu-series Surviving R. Kelly. Episode after episode, I was glued to the screen, listening to the survivors tell their stories of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of the critically-acclaimed singer, the story of how our justice system failed miserably and how R. Kelly’s staff went above and beyond to cover up his predatory behavior
I was disgusted, infuriated and the way accountable, and R. Kelly heartbroken by what I watched, epitomizes that. but I was not the least bit sur- R. Kelly truly embodies the idea of prised.” a famous man’s crimes being swept under the rug simply because he’s toward young girls. I was disgusted, famous. He can sing, dance, compose music and put on a hell of a infuriated and heartbroken by what show. He has a long list of accolades I watched, but I was not the least bit decades old. His music is constantsurprised. ly played at weddings, dances and In the era of the #MeToo move- clubs, and I’ve heard the song “Igniment, the manipulative and abusive tion (Remix)” play at almost every behavior of famous and powerful frat party I’ve attended. Of course, men in the dark is coming to light. no one wanted him to be the bad Yet, the general public is still no- guy, but he was. A really bad guy. where near as responsive to the core He preyed on young girls, some issues as they ought to be. of whom were damn near pre-adoThe men responsible might lose lescents. He forcefully coerced them a couple of business deals, they into sex, and he filmed them withmight go to court and they may get out their consent. He physically shamed on social media. However, abused them. He isolated them from once it becomes old news and stops their families and placed them in trending on social media, everyone circumstances that were nearly imgets quiet again and the perpetrator possible for them to escape. He stole will more than likely will return to girls’ childhoods, took their dignity their old ways. They’re never held all and created a lifetime of horrible
memories that they’ll never forget. For that, he ought to rot in prison I don’t know who I’m most angry at: the court system for allowing this monster to walk free for six years before trial, only to acquit him; R. Kelly’s team for taking part in covering up everything to maintain his image; people my color who supported him through everything and turned the blame on the victims; or myself for not informing myself of what was going on and instead continuing to listen and dance to him. I don’t know if the docu-series will truly aid in the fight to hold R. Kelly truly accountable. I do know one thing, though, even if the black community still supports R. Kelly, which I no longer condone, I can assure you that he would’ve at least been in prison for a long, long time if his survivors were white. I have to save that issue for another week, though; I reached my word limit again.
Transportation infrastructure is a sound, Amtrak is a prime example of why some conservatives believe urgent and politically-palatable investment that the government can’t man- that could be achieved without further exploding the federal deficit. Especially with age a two-car parade.”
impacts of climate change — reliance on personally owned automobiles will become increasingly unsustainable, and a good network of trains could be a viable transit alternative. Currently, auto travel in the U.S. is massively subsidized in the sense that the negative environmental externalities of driving, including carbon dioxide emissions, are not fully offset, and many U.S. highways, which cost tens of billions of dollars to maintain, are toll-free. If more tolls are collected and externalities are at least partially offset, perhaps via a carbon tax, revenue could potentially be utilized to shore up Amtrak or to build a new highspeed electric intrastate rail line. Such a policy would put the U.S. rail system on par with those of peer countries and invest in more sustainable long-distance transportation for the future. Luckily, bringing U.S. railroads into the 21st century is a priority for progressive Democrats. The Green New Deal, which is supported by many Democratic members of the U.S. Congress as well as prospective presidential candidates, emphasizes the importance of both sustainable intra-city mass transit and inter-city railroads. Right now, Amtrak is an embarrassment to American infrastructure, but with the right transitoriented candidates, future Wake Forest students will not be subjected to a train journey from hell.
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Amtrak is an example of the failures of American infrastructure Amanda Wilcox Staff Columnist wilcaf16@wfu.edu
In the small hours of Monday morning, I emerged bleary-eyed and beleaguered from the Amtrak station in Greensboro when my scheduled seven-hour train journey from Washington, D.C. mercifully came to an end after nearly 13 hours. The extreme delay, allegedly caused by a faulty engine that was “having trouble pulling the train forward,” was another grim illustration of how far the American rail network lags behind those of peer countries. Unfortunately, Amtrak is protected from its own mediocrity because it is a government-backed monopoly. The quasi-public passenger rail corporation is largely sustained by a combination of state and federal subsidies, so market forces aren’t as effective in encouraging Amtrak to improve its reliability or face extinction. Those who regularly read my columns
will note that I almost never see reason in conservative or libertarian politics — however, this is a rare exception. If Amtrak were privatized, it would be forced to sink or swim on its own; if it continued to provide substandard rail service, it would not be able to survive without government subsidies. Privatization isn’t the solution that I would advocate, though. Subsidization is largely why Amtrak is an affordable means of transportation for many Americans to travel and to see the country without the prohibitive expense of air travel. Moreover, Amtrak inexpensively connects rural communities with metropolitan centers, which combats the isolation that often prolongs the struggles of rural economies. Although the benefits of continuing to allow Amtrak to be subsidized are clear, that doesn’t mean that Amtrak deserves a “get out of jail free” pass. Indeed, if we’re going to trust the government to perform certain functions, they must perform them well — and Amtrak is a prime example of why some conservatives believe that the government can’t manage a two-car parade.
a combination of better regulation and creative incentives, many transportation projects could pay for themselves. State governments are already setting the pace in establishing reliable high-speed rail systems. Thanks in part to a $2.55 billion federal economic stimulus grant awarded to the California High-Speed Rail Authority, the state of California is on track to build a high-speed rail system that will transport passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than three hours. This railway will be the first in the U.S. that is comparable to high-speed trains in other countries such as China, where passengers can zip between Shanghai and Beijing in less than five hours. Similarly, the speedy Eurostar line can travel between Brussels, Paris and London in just two hours. The speed, efficiency, affordability and reliability of foreign rail systems exists in stark relief to my nearly 13-hour trip from Washington, D.C. to Greensboro. Better standards are possible in the U.S., but it would require politicians to challenge Amtrak’s feeble status quo. The country will be forced to address the poor quality of its rail system in the coming years as we reckon with the catastrophic
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Formative“experience is evergreen in art Rap Music
Vince Staples’ current fame does not detract from retrospective lyrics Jack Portman
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Joe Budden began his July 2018 interview with Vince Staples by declaring, “I don’t know if you can rap about poverty anymore.” Staples responded that his work isn’t about poverty, but “institutional violence.” That these are often closely related seemed to elude Budden, but the question has been posed: who can talk about poverty? Vince Staples was born in Compton, California and grew up poor. He was a Crip, and much of his work is concerned with “Crippen’,” the lifestyle therein, the acts of violence and sex that entail and the
Art is ... a vehicle of self reflection, imbedded with perspectives gained from the artist’s life experience.” failing institutions that see young boys join gangs in impoverished communities. Why can’t Staples rap about poverty? In “Norf Norf,” his masterful vignette depicting the chaos and paradox of a life in poverty in Obama-era America, Staples guides his listener through gang-ridden neighborhoods to watch a painful cycle unfold. In poverty-stricken spaces, schools fail, since it’s difficult to pay good teachers to live in impoverished areas. When schools fail, and families are strapped for cash, the allure of gang wealth brings gang activity to the neighborhood. In neighborhoods with a heavy gang presence, it’s often more dangerous to be non-affiliated than it is to join. Staples abrasively portrays the
choicelessness of it all — he’s a highly qualified, highly articulate guide through the intersections of poverty, institutional failure and gang activity. This is, after all, his life experience, and as such I believe Staples isn’t just “allowed” to rap about poverty — I believe his doing so is necessary in a time when many would rather scold the incarcerated for dropping out of school and falling into crime than acknowledge the institutions which failed them and the society which gave them no choice. Google tells me Vince’s net worth is a cushy $4 million, which is I guess why Budden (whose top song on iTunes is “Pump It Up,” a song about “pump p-p-pump-ing it up”) doesn’t think he can rap about poverty anymore, but art is an expression of self. Were Staples’ formative years in poverty turned obsolete once his yearly income surpassed $11,770?
Eminem addressed the question of who can rap about poverty bluntly in “Kill You”: “They said I can’t rap about being broke no more / They ain’t say I can’t rap about coke no more.” This line sets the stage for The Marshall Mathers LP, an album largely about his newfound fame, its impact on his life and the vestiges of his trailer-park youth. The line reflects Eminem’s sentiment that his past was an experience that defines his person and his habits; it will never leave him. Art is, among other things, a vehicle of self-reflection, embedded with perspectives gained from the artist’s life experience. While questions about the legitimacy of an artist’s voice can be valid, the notion that artists who rise from poverty to luxury lose their “poverty card” along the way is contrary to the very underpinnings of what makes art valuable: its capacity for selfexpression.
skyrocketed as well, with over 99 percent of students now jamming independently as the professor spreads his or her wisdom. There is fear among the Thirsty Thursday crowd that Last Resort will be full of pods. DJs in the tri-state area I know are in fear and pleading to not DJ a crowd unless there is a nopod rule. With the pods, though, we are all susceptible to the series of annoying conversations that result from the use of AirPods. As one walks across the Quad, if you mistakenly make any eye contact with someone rocking the pods, you find yourself in a situation of trouble. It stars with either the *tap tap* or the hair flip into popping one out. From then comes a variety of phrases. These essentially consist of the same statement, but you mostly likely will hear one of the following:
to be, “I wasn’t talking to you,” the verbal exchange will occur countless times. I am already lost; I have been part of the AirPod gang since November. But you all can still save yourself. Basically, don’t buy these pods, they cost too much money and look dumb. But if you don’t rock them, please don’t talk or sit with me.
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The use ofAirPods has skyrocketed post-winter break and a problem looms on the horizon David Ajamy II
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As students come back to campus from winter break, it is common to see renewed ‘fits and fresh kicks that were garnered through shopping and/or the holidays. However, this year marks something new. While they existed last semester, since winter break their spread had gotten to catatonic levels. I know you must be shaking in fear, but the enemy may already be with you. Check your ears, my friend; if there is no cord, you’re already gone. Since their release, Apple AirPods have become not just one of the hottest technology items but a fashion accessory. Their sleek yet simple design and their intrinsic Apple clout have made them a must-have for many. Those on campus know this too well.
There is fear among the Thirsty Thursday crowd that Last Resort will be full of pods.”
While they are fresh, with them comes two issues. First off, no one can hear anymore. As an infected, I walk around campus in a new way since my acquisition. My music pumps in and secludes me in my own world. Something about the AirPods prevents any sound to penetrate, thus making me always unsure if the non-users are speaking to me. How dare they, you may ask. This is how you know your pods have gotten to you. As early reports come out from some of my insiders across the globe, it seems that the World Economic Forum is now determining socioeconomic class by if someone owns AirPods or not. For those in possession of the mobile husks, you are among the elite — the upper class, flooded in wealth. For the deprived ones among us still using cords, you are technically now classified as “broke as heck.” Reports of AirPod use in class has
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On the back's of senior running back Matt Colburn, RS junior receiver Kendall Hinton and the speedy feet of Newman, the Deacons got on the board again with a 1-yard touchdown run by Newman. Newman ran for eight and 21 yards on that drive, demonstrating his utility as a dual-threat QB on the ground. Now down 28-17, it was still a large gap but one that was a bit more manageable. The Deacon defense forced Memphis to punt on the ensuing possession, and the offense came back and dominated once again. This scoring play was short but sweet, featuring a 39-yard pass to RS junior receiver Scotty Washington and then a 17-yard run to the house for Newman, putting the Deacs just four points back at 2824. The half ended with turnovers on downs for both teams and then a Memphis punt before the Deacons decided to let the time expire and head to the locker room, down four points. The third-quarter might as well have been a display of the Deacon defense for the ages. A quick look down the play-by-play of the Memphis offense looks like this: interception, punt, punt, punt, punt, punt. The interception to start the third quarter was huge in terms of keeping the momentum that the Deacons took to the locker room. RS senior linebacker Demetrius Kemp made a very athletic play and was able to snatch the ball and return it a couple yards to the Memphis 45. Nothing came of that play for the Deacons, but nothing came for the Tigers in the ensuing play so that defensive drama left us still at 28-24 Tigers. Senior receiver Alex Bachman's defining role in this game came into fruition with his 49-yard sprawling catch to the Memphis 30. After Newman was sacked and lost eight yards, Bachman then caught a seven-yard pass to put the Deacons on the Memphis 30 and set up a long field goal for Sciba. 49 yards appeared to be no problem for the freshman phenom, as that sailed right through the uprights. After another Memphis punt, Colburn and Newman torched the Memphis defense and set up a 39-yard field goal that Sciba easily made as well. Can't ask for much more than perfection from your kicker, especially from a freshman. After two field goals from Sciba, the third frame of play ended with the Deacons up 30-28, their first lead since that opening possession touchdown. Heading into the
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Every Wake Forest player and fan was visibly pumped as the Demon Deacons surged back from a double-digit deficit to beat the Memphis Tigers in an exciting final few minutes of the Birmingham Bowl. fourth, it was evident that Wake Forest desperately wanted to finish it out and that Memphis was obviously frustrated with the lack of offensive production. Granted, they were without their star running back, Darrell Henderson, but they came into the game ranked in the top five of offensive production in FBS. The Wake Forest defense has struggled this year and they knew that, but Memphis was being put to shame in the third quarter. Both teams exchanged three series a piece of back-to-back punts, some taking up more clock time than others, but really nothing was going on offensively until the last six minutes of the game or so. The Memphis Tigers marched 88 yards down the field, helped along mightily on the ground by Taylor, who eventually punched it in nine-yards to put the Tigers on top 34-30 with less than a minute remaining in the game. Then, chaos ensued. The Tigers decided to go for two, trying to push their lead even more, but Chuck Wade picked off White, leaving the score at 34-30. So, with under a minute left, Newman and company went to work. This series was the Bachman show, and it was a fun one. Newman hit Bachman with 10-, 49- and 20yard completions to bring the Deacons
all the way to the one. With 34 seconds of clock left, Newman storms into the end zone, Sciba makes the kick, and the Deacons are up 37-34. But, Memphis still has time and flexibility here. They can kick a field goal and tie the game, going to overtime with momentum in their favor, or they score a touchdown and the game is done. The stage was set and away we went. It didn't look good, as Ford did a short kick in an attempt to negate any possible return, but the Tigers got the ball back on the 39 after a six-yard return. White then hit Joey Magnifico on a 44-yard completion all the way to the 17. Four new downs and 19 seconds to get a score. First try, Taylor loses two yards and is pushed back to the 19. Second try, a trick play and John "Pop" Williams falls incomplete to Damonte Coxie on a questionable play that may just have been defensive pass interference. Third try, White loses two yards in a play to set the kick up from the correct hash mark. So, after three attempts, the game would come down to a gametying field goal with a Memphis kicker who didn't look so great in warmups. First kick is good, but Clawson called a time-out to ice the kicker, so that didn't count. Second kick is called back for a false start on the offense, pushing them
back five yards to the 26. Third kick, a 46-yard attempt to send the Memphis Tigers into overtime is missed, a simply ridiculous scenario to end the game given the offensive and defensive fire power on both sides and it's a special teams falter to end the game. Celebration ensued after the missed kick with black jerseys and gold helmets streaming onto the field to celebrate with one another. Senior Cameron Glenn described that missed kick as an "out of body experience," and I'm sure that sums up how many dedicated fans felt both at home and in Birmingham as the ball started to veer wide right. Glenn, along with his senior class, will go out as the winningest group in school history in bowl games. This is a remarkable feat given the results of the team at the start of Clawson's tenure. After insane wins in both the Belk and now Birmingham Bowl Games, a lot of Bowl game committees should be keeping a close eye on the Deacs for the coming years. There's a track record of crazy games and lots of fans who will come watch. The question now is, what's to come for the Deacons? The historic class that the team just signed including two four-star wide receivers from North Carolina amongst other huge playmakers will look to continue Wake Forest's successes in the coming seasons.
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NFL: Divisional playoff round proves exciting From star rushing attacks to impressive quarterbacks, the Divisional Round was a show BY DANIEL PACHINO Senior Writer pachdb15@wfu.edu
We return from winter break to just four remaining teams contending for the Super Bowl. Even as the playoffs have featured plenty of drama and exciting games, the top four seeds in the playoffs and unquestionably the four best teams throughout the season are the ones remaining. In the AFC, the Patriots will face the Chiefs in Kansas City and the Rams will take on the Saints in New Orleans for NFC supremacy. Both games are rematches of two of the most memorable games all season. In week six, New England handed Kansas City its first loss of the season in an epic 43-40 game and the Saints also gave the Rams their first loss of the season on Sunday Night Football, knocking them off 45-35 thanks to a game-sealing touchdown pass to Michael Thomas. There is undoubtedly plenty to look forward to in the upcoming championship games, but let’s take a look at how these four teams got here with each of their divisional round wins. Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs The first game of divisional weekend was hardly ever a game at all. Kansas City
jumped out to a large early lead and never looked back. The Chiefs' high-flying offense was dominant as usual, thanks to the efficiency of the likely MVP Patrick Mahomes and running back Damien Williams who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on 5.16 YPC. The big story of the game for the Chiefs, though, was its defense, which had perhaps its best game of the season. The Colts only touchdown in the 31-13 loss came on a blocked punt that they recovered in the end zone. Their offense, however, was unable to make anything happen and could only muster three field goals. After this dominant win, the Chiefs look on toward a rematch at home with New England. Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams The story of this game was the Rams’ dominant run game. It was not just Todd Gurley, however, as CJ Anderson actually led the way for LA with 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns to go along with Gurley’s 115 and another touchdown. Just a week after the Cowboys smothered the Seahawks rushing attack much like they had to teams all season, they got gashed by the Rams to a tune of 273 total rushing yards. Any time it appeared the Cowboys would claw themselves back into the game, the Rams offense had an answer and eventually sealed the game on a Jared Goff bootleg run for a first down in the final minutes. The young Rams will look to avenge
their loss to the Saints in this weekend’s NFC Championship game. Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots Even though the 41-28 final score appeared close, this was a dominant effort by the Patriots in a game that was never close after the Chargers tied it 7-7 early in the first quarter. By halftime, Tom Brady and the Patriots were up 35-7 and the Chargers never stood a chance. After smothering the Ravens defensively a week prior, the Chargers opted to challenge Brady with zone defense, and New England capitalized on this poor strategy. The Patriots offensive attack was balanced all game, led by Brady, Julian Edelman who had 151 receiving yards, and James White who had 15 catches out of the backfield.
Thomas. After a field goal put the Saints up 20-14 with 10 minutes remaining in the game, the Eagles tried to make a comeback. In the final minutes, the Eagles got deep into Saints territory and Nick Foles appeared to be working his playoff magic, but it all came to a halt when a perfect Foles pass went straight through Alshon Jeffrey’s hands at the New Orleans 19 and was intercepted by Marshon Lattimore to seal the game. The Saints will have another home game to earn their first trip back to the Super Bowl since winning in 2009-2010.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints In a divisional weekend with few close games, this was probably the most interesting game. The reigning champs got out to an early 14-0 lead set up by opportunistic defense and great offense led by Nick Foles. Drew Brees and the Saints would not go down lightly though, as they climbed back and cut the deficit to 14-10 at the half. They then started the second half with the longest touchdown drive in playoff history — 11 minutes and 29 seconds —that culminated in a two-yard touchdown pass to Michael
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On the back of QB Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs won a playoff game.
LA Lakers struggling without LeBron James James' groin injury is changing the trajectory of the Lakers' success this year BY RENTING CAI Staff Writer cair17@wfu.edu
After a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the worst teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers were handed their 21st loss of the season and were at the edge of dropping out of playoffs. It was the Lakers’ eighth loss without their star player LeBron James, who suffered a groin injury during the game against Golden State Warriors on Christmas. During the stretch without James, the Lakers' young core took over the responsibility and pressure, but their performances were not enough to help the team win. During the 18-point loss to Utah Jazz on Jan. 11, the Lakers’ young backcourt duo Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart struggled to make shots. Together they scored only 13 points, making five shots out of 19 attempts, including two three-pointers out of nine attempts. Second-year rookie Kyle Kuzma also struggled after he scored a career-high 41 points the previous game against the Detroit Pistons. He made four shots out
of 18 attempts, scoring only 11 points. Kuzma’s forward partner Brandon Ingram had a decent shooting performance with six made out of 11 attempts, but on the foul line he made only two out of six. The poor performances of the Lakers’ young core were not coincidental. In another big 22-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lakers’ guard Ball was scoreless, and his backcourt partner Hart was three out of 12 with 10 points scored. The Lakers’ bench also looked wornout. As a finger injury kept bench leader Rajon Rondo out, bench players were not at their best. In the game against the Cavaliers, Lakers’ bench shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was zero for six out of three-point line. The recent performances reflected the disadvantages of the Lakers throughout this season. Their three-point percentage (33.5 percent) ranked in the bottom three, and their foul line percentage (68.3 percent) was one of the worst throughout NBA history. James’ ability helped the Lakers cover their shortcomings, but these problems will potentially prevent the team from reaching bigger goals in the playoffs. The young core of the Lakers has never played in the playoffs before, and their shortcomings would be aimed at by the opponents.
If the young players cannot show more of their potential, it is possible that trades might occur. For the past two years, there have been chances for the Lakers
to acquire all-star players such as Paul George and Kawhi Leonard by trading their young cores away, but the manager of the Lakers chose to trust their players.
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Following his trade from Cleveland, Lebron James was the spark that the Los Angeles Lakers needed. Now, with him out injured, they are struggling.
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Spotlight: Gina Conti BY SAMANTHA WEXLER Sports Editor wexlsn17@wfu.edu
Coming from a family of athletes, Gina Conti is the next star in her familial legacy in collegiate athletics. As a freshman, Conti played in all 30 games, starting 11 times in that span. She averaged 18.6 minutes per game and around 3 points a game. In her freshman campaign, her talent was noted most in her season-best game against Richmond where she came off the bench to score 19 points in 21 minutes. That game also saw her hit three three-pointers in her time on the court. This year, now a sophomore, Conti is one of the most consistent players for the Deacons. She has played in all 16 games thus far, totaling the most number of minutes of anyone at 569 minutes, averaging around 36 minutes of the 40-minute game. So far, Conti has more than doubled her scoring average per game, now sitting at around 7 points a game. She looks to continue to improve throughout the season against tough ACC opponents. In high school, Conti was named the Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year as a junior and consistently made first-team conference, district, state and more. She was ranked the No. 1 player in the state of Ohio and was a consensus top 100 recruit nationally. Playing for both her high school and AAU teams, Conti racked up multiple championships during her high school career.
players to have time together and learn about each other. The trip let us bond and develop trust which buildtus to come closer as a team. SW: How has ACC play gone so far and what are you looking
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get GC: We prepare two days before more game day for the upcoming opponent. All that goes into this preparation is playing offense and defense against our practice guys, watching game film, learning personal, getting locked in and our minds focused one game at a time. SW: What newcomers are particularly making a splash this year, and how are they contributing to all sides of the team? GC: I feel like all the freshman have helped out tremendously. When each of the freshman have stepped on the floor, they have brought something special to the team whether it's with scoring, rebounding, defense or just being the spark the team needs.
forward to as the season progresses? GC: We have started ACC play in a bit of a funk; we have been right there, just have not pulled through with the W. I know this team has grit and determination, which makes it exciting to see what the rest of the season has in store for us.
Samantha Wexler: The team obviously lost some great players after last season and had eight great players come in as well. Can you speak to what it took to develop this year’s team chemistry to continue the sucSW: Can you speak cess of the program? on the preparation that normally goes Gina Conti: Italy was a great ex- on in a week with perience and opportunity for us multiple games?
SW: The team hails from all over the country and the world. What are some of the things that you do to bond this diverse team together?
Personal Profile Hometown: Grove City, Ohio High School: Grove City Class: Sophomore Accolades: -Played in all 30 games during her freshman campaign - Leads the team in minutes this year, averaging over 35 minutes a game
GC: It has been a blessing honestly not only to play with them, but to learn their culture and backgrounds. Everyone is receptive to each other, which is beneficial when we are building as one together. SW: What’s your favorite Wake Forest basketball memory here so far? GC: My favorite Wake Forest basketball memory was when we had the opportunity to play in Italy in front of Elisa’s home crowd.
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Deac Notes Brad Dunwell drafted in Third Round of the MLS SuperDraft
Logan Gdula drafted in First Round of the MLS SuperDraft
Senior Logan Gdula was drafted at 13th overall in the first round of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 11. He is Wake Forest’s 16th all-time first-round selection. He is the fifth of the past four seasons. This is FC Cincinnati’s first season in the MLS as an expansion club. Gdula was a four-year contributor and three-year starter for the Demon Deacons, playing in 77 career games with 60 starts.
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Senior Brad Dunwell was selected at No. 56 overall in the third round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo. He was the the eighth pick of the third round on Monday afternoon. Dunwell joins his teammate Logan Gdula in the pros this year, which is the fourth straight year that the Demon Deacons have had at least two athletes chosen. He was a four-year starter who played all 91 games since arriving on campus and was a captain his senior year.
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Deacons pull off late win in Birmingham Bowl After a season full of injuries, a bowl win in Birmingham uplifts spirits of fans and players alike BY LIZZIE SNYDER Digital Media Editor snydem15@wfu.edu
On a clear, sunny day in Birmingham’s historic Legion Field, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated the Memphis Tigers to secure their third bowl game victory in three years. With Memphis favored to win by 4.5, the game ended in an exciting shootout with Wake Forest coming out on top 37-34. This win cemeted Wake Forest Football in history, as they are one of two teams in 15 years to come back from a 14-point deficit to win the game. During the press conference, Head Coach Dave Clawson commented, “I think you can tell our guys enjoy bowls. We prepare for them well and … these has been three nail-biters which come down to the last play.” The Demon Deacons ended their season 7-6 — an accomplishment considering the sheer amount of injuries the team has faced, the three Thursday night matchups in the regular season schedule, and going 2-5 at BB&T Field. In his fourth start of the season, quarterback Jamie Newman was
crowned the Birmingham Bowl MVP for his stellar performance including four touchdowns, 91 rushing yards and 328 passing yards. Newman’s game-winning rushing touchdown with 34 seconds left to go in the game put the Demon Deacons ahead and proved to be the winning play after Memphis was unable to make a field goal — the first kicked after Wake Forest called a timeout, the second after a Memphis false start and the third veering right from 43 yards away. Newman’s dual-threat ability, connecting on deep passes throughout the game to Alex Bachman and Scotty Washington, plus running the ball, proved to be too much for the Memphis defense. The Wake Forest quarterback had three rushing touchdowns and one passing. With All-ACC First Team wide receiver Greg Dortch out for the game before he declared for the NFL Draft on Sunday, Bachman was essential to the success of the offense. “[I’m] happy that we could finish the season and finish my career on the right note. Hopefully people look back several years from now and see this senior classes legacy as a key part in the building of a very successful ACC football program. It’s up to the next group coming in to continue to raise the standard we have set here,” Bachman said.
Not only was Wake Forest without their top reciever, but Memphis was also down their All-American running back, Darrell Henderson, who also declared for the NFL Draft. With seven receptions good for 171 yards, Bachman surpassed the yards he needed to secure 1,000 total yards in his career by 162. Additionally, freshman kicker Nick Sciba was three for three, kicking for 36, 49, and 39. Not only was the Wake Forest of-
fense up to the task, but the Wake Forest defense held the Tigers to only one touchdown in the second half. “We played really great defense from their 2nd touchdown until 1:15 left in the game,” Clawson said. While the defense experienced a lot of adversity throughout the season, their ability to limit the Memphis offense was essential to securing the third straight bowl win for the Demon Deacons.
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Wake Forest Football finishes a difficult season of losses and injuries strong with a bowl game win in Birmingham.
Blue Devils overcome Demon Deacons at home In their first road game of the season, Duke's stars became too much for the Deacons BY JACKSON CANNON Contributing Writer cannjp17@wfu.edu
The Demon Deacons, coming off a difficult road loss against their first ACC opponent, Georgia Tech, hosted the Duke Blue Devils at LJVM Coliseum on Jan. 8. Boasting the No. 1 ranking, a nearly undefeated record and a pair of lottery pick prospects, the Blue Devils are off to a very successful start to the season as ACC conference play began last week. Zion Williamson ended with a career high 30 points and 10 rebounds as the Blue Devils left Winston-Salem Tuesday night with a 87-65 victory. The Deacs are 2-1 all-time against No. 1 teams in the LJVM Coliseum, wins versus Duke in 1992 and 2009. Given that this was Duke’s first official road game of the season and their first ACC road game, the Deacs fed off the home crowd’s energy as the Deacon faithful jam-packed LJVM with hopes to see a major upset. Zion Williamson, Duke’s 6’8”, 285-pound freshman forward came
out firing on all cylinders, but in the first half, the Deacs held their own, as Duke only led 42-34 at the half. Junior point guard Brandon Childress continues to play at a high level and dazzled the crowd with an impressive four-point play midway through the first half to give the Deacs a 18-16 lead. Demon Deacon freshman forward Jaylen Hoard continues to impress and draw national attention with his ability to create shots and finish strong at the rim. Hoard has recorded multiple double-doubles this season and leads the Demon Deacons with 7.8 rebounds per game. Hoard posted another impressive game against the No. 1 Blue Devils recording 13 points alongside nine rebounds and two steals. It was a tale of two halves as the Deacs came out of halftime down only 8 points, but in the first five minutes of the second half the Blue Devils doubled their lead. Wake Forest was able to get to the bonus early, but it wasn’t enough to shrink the Blue Devil’s lead. “We didn’t shoot the ball very well from the free throw line as a whole,” said head coach Danny Manning. “We just need to continue to attack
the paint. We are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the free throw line. We need to score points from there.” Duke shot an impressive 58.1 percent from the field to the Deacs 33.8 percemt. Low shot percentage continues to be a thorn in the Demon Deacons’ side. Duke’s height allowed them to penetrate and get to the basket strong and finish at the rim. While the Deacs defense seemed out of sync in the second half. While a majority of the Demon Deacons are still young, many rising stars are making a point to why they deserve more playing time. Freshman guard Sharone Wright Jr. put up 12 points and five rebounds off the bench against the impressive guards of Duke. Wright also saw a rise in playing time as guard Torry Johnson found himself in foul trouble early on in the second half and later fouled out. Look for more impressive performances from Wright, Hoard and Childress as ACC play continues with more difficult match-ups coming in the near future. The Demon Deacons are about to start a tough road game Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications stretch against Top 10 ranked teams Freshman Jaylen Hoard continues to Virginia Tech and Virginia next week. impress in his first year as a Deacon.
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Netflix recently decided to produce a book to film adaptation of Watership Down. The movie effectively captures the book’s theme of political and social divides.
BY KATE TENDER Staff Writer tendke18@wfu.edu
Richard Adam’s Watership Down, released in 1972, is one of my all-time favorite books. For this reason, I was pleasently surprised to find that Netflix released a four-part adaptation of the series. Watership Down, at first glance, appears to be a children’s story whenever I’ve tried to describe the basic storyline. The main plot follows a group of rabbits led by Hazel (James McAvoy) who leave their warren after Hazel’s brother, Fiver (Nicholas Hoult), has a premonition about the eminent danger that will destroy their home. However, it’s so much more than a simple story about bunnies. There are political divides between the rabbits and the new warrens they encounter as well as darker themes of dictatorship and enslavement, paralleling human qualities. Not only is there violence and death, but there are love stories that build on the rabbit’s natural behavior, such as the dynamics of does and bucks. Adams consistently included the natural behavior of rabbits, while giving them human characteristics, emotions and tendencies. There are two main recurring themes that inspire reflection after watching the show or reading the book. The first is a sense of belonging. After being on the bottom of the hierarchy at their old warren, the rabbits struggle with their roles in a new warren, specifically with deciding who should be the new leader. This is coupled with their constant search for
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a new home on the British countryside, which leads to interactions with other warrens. The other main theme is the question of human brutality. The rabbits continually struggle with this, as they engage in violence and encounter a warren dictated by a brutal rabbit named General Woundwort (Ben Kingsley). While I would definitely recommend reading the book before you watch the series, it was one of the most accurate depictions of a book that I’ve seen so far. It was definitely a smart choice to break the series into four parts, which allowed even small details to
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be included. The details are so important to the book and are often left out in movies because there simply isn’t enough time to include them. All of the characters were diverse and brought something to the table. The “all star” cast, in addition to the ones mentioned above, included John Boyega, Gemma Arterton, Daniel Kaluuya and Olivia Colman, and all were spectacular in their portrayals. One of the major complaints that I have about the series and something I also struggled with while watching was the quality of the animation. It felt as though there was little effort given to the animation. While I thought the storyline was compelling, and I still binge-watched the whole thing in one day despite the animation, they could’ve done so much more with the animation style. In addition to this, the mini-series left out all blood and gore associated with the violence. This was a key part of the novel, and Adams specifically wrote it that way to highlight current issues about the world as well as to show this perspective to children in a literary work. The blood wasn’t the most important part, but the violence itself was integral to the themes of the book. These scenes were still included in the series, but they were incredibly censored. I would definitely recommend watching the mini-series, especially if you read the book. It’s something a bit different but also somethign that tackles real-world issues in an animated depiction. There is so much more to Watership Down than an animated version of a children’s book, which I think is what makes it so unique.
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Video Game Review | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
THE HOT New Smash Bros. game is a hit LIST The new installment of the franchise was released in December 2018
BY JACK MCINTYRE Contributing Writer mcinjr18@wfu.edu Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch marks the fifth installment in the popular series. Ultimate brings together fighters from a plethora of Nintendo games, including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon and Star Fox, as well as third-party games such as Sonic, Mega Man and Final Fantasy. The original Super Smash Bros. was released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, with subsequent titles released for every Nintendo console thereafter. Smash Ultimate boasts a massive roster of 74 fighters, with six more to be released as downloadable content in the near future. From a technical standpoint, Ultimate feels similar to its predecessor on the Wii U in terms of character attacks and general physics. Most fighters’ moves remain unchanged, with the exception of adjusted speeds and damage percent outputs. Experienced players will recognize some new mechanics in the game, including directional air dodge, which was last seen in Melee, as well as advanced running and dashing techniques. Defensive moves such as rolling and spot-dodging remain in the game but will weaken over time if the player overuses them. All final smashes, which are powerful
special moves unique to each character, have been shortened to brief yet powerful attacks. This serves to create faster and more streamlined gameplay. Ultimate includes an eight-player mode, with the ability to use both Switch and GameCube controllers. The latter with an external USB adapter sold separately. The game also features a whopping 103 stages, each one capable of being switched between normal, omega form (flat surface) and battlefield form (three floating platforms). The sheer amount of characters and stages, along with the capacity for eight players, makes Smash Ultimate a great game to play with friends, while the amount of unlockable content makes playing alone fun as well. Smash Ultimate features a new adventure mode called Spirit Mode, where you travel around a map collecting “Spirits,” characters that affect different stats, in order to better your odds against buffed up fighters. The map features a total of 11 different areas along with hundreds of unlockable Spirits. While Spirit Mode includes many unique Spirits and battle combinations, some longtime fans have criticized the mode for its lack of cinematic cutscenes and platforming levels, both of which were present in the story mode for Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. While Smash Ultimate’s story mode has drawn both positive and negative reactions from the fanbase, the majority of fans agree that the online mode is lag-filled and difficult to use. This is despite Nintendo charging an annual $20 for online services. In addition to this, Nintendo has eliminated the more
streamlined rules selection process seen in Super Smash Bros. Wii U, the previous game in the series. Despite the issues affecting online play, Smash Ultimate still manages to outshine its predecessor, and is the most conveniently playable title to date due to the Switch’s portability. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate proves to be another strong addition to the franchise, possibly the definitive title for the console and the series as a whole.
Top 10 Awards show moments from the 2019 Golden Globes Stars: they’re just like us! Except every winter they kick off the year by perpetuating the idea that celebrities should be celebrated.
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BY MACKENZIE NOE Staff Writer noemj18@wfu.edu
A young man trying to put his past behind him so he can see his son. An old man who suffers at the loss of his wife and his paralysis. A situation where one would think their worlds would never collide. Starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman, The Upside portrays a friendship between two individuals who are experiencing mental, emotional and physical pain due to a paragliding accident and mental pain due to past mistakes. Phillip, a wealthy older man who is quadriplegic (he can move his neck and mouth), is being forced by his friend and manager of operations, Yvonne, to find a life auxiliary. With no luck, they soon find Dell, a parolee trying to reconnect with his son and make it up to his wife, who is quite different from every other caretaker.
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The Upside is a remake of a critically acclaimed French film, Les Intouchables.
Macaulay Culkin not knowing his brother was nominated Taylor Swift came back from the dead to present an award
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with what appears to be his record for fewest jokes. With that said, there’s still plenty of comedy due to the screenplay by Jon Hartmere. Maybe even too much comedy at times. In a few instances, the storyline gets a little lost, loses focus and falls a little flat. But despite this, it was a beautiful story, fashioned off of the french film Les Intouchables, which was inspired by a true story. For Neil Burger, the director of The Upside, this was one of his better films. Also the director of Divergent, Burger seemed to have learned to recognize when to keep it simple, except for the opening scene, which was a little cheesy and unnecessary. Its placement and interpretation was Burger’s biggest mistake. However, he did a great job capturing the relationship between Dell and Phillip (Hart’s and Cranston’s characters) as they navigate their new situation with each other. A story of friendship, overcoming hardship and finding oneself again, The Upside is a good movie. However, if you’re looking for an Oscar-worthy film to see during the 2019 awards season, this won’t be it, but it’s still worth the ticket price and a trip to the movies for this feel-good flick.
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The cover art depicts many of the available characters in the game.
The Upside is a simple, sweet film From there they learn to adjust to each other as they become acquaintances. Every actor does a great job, but Hart and Cranston stand out. Cranston executed this role like he does any other — with grace and sophistication. With Kevin Hart, however, it was different. Not that he didn’t do a good job — he did. But that’s what made him stand out, because this wasn’t his typical comedic film where his acting could hide behind the jokes if he wished. Unlike those, this one actually had a serious tone that had fewer jokes woven into it. Hart, who seemed to be taking a more dramatic tone, is off to a good start
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The Upside may not be Oscar-worthy, but it is entertaining nonetheless
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Heat water and place tea bag and sugar in your favorite mug. Pour water into mug; but be sure to leave room for milk. As soon as sugar is dissolved and tea is steeped (5 mins) add a splash of milk. Enjoy while curled up with your favorite book or a new Netflix binge.
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Lifestyle | Horror Genre
2018 ushers in new era for horror The horror genre has expanded from the supernatural to include family drama
BY MADISON ZEHMER Staff Writer zehmml16@wfu.edu
The best horror films, TV shows and books are able to examine relevant issues through a unique lens. By creating a level of separation between the viewer or reader and the underlying theme with the outward expression of horrifying images, excellent works of horror are able to present interesting and often important themes with nuance. It’s fascinating that 2018’s best horror and thriller films and TV shows — HBO’s Sharp Objects, Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, A24’s Hereditary and Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place — all explore grief and inherited trauma within families. All of the works are outstanding in their own right, but when examined together, they seem to suggest that grief, trauma, guilt and loss have a
corrosive impact upon familial relations. Specifically that an individual can assume the grief and trauma of other family members. It is certainly a dark theme, with Sharp Objects and Hereditary ending on a more sour note than The Haunting of Hill House and A Quiet Place. However, it’s becoming apparent that the best horror entries are more than just genre films or TV shows; they are complex works of art with important and relevant messages and themes. In all of the works listed, the families are left reeling after the death of a family member. Hereditary, The Haunting of Hill House and A Quiet Place depict supernatural entities that are haunting or hunting the main characters. Although Sharp Objects does not deal with the supernatural, its Southern Gothic atmosphere is still tinged with lingering horror and dread. They use atmospheric cinematography and sound design to paint the picture of families in ruins. Interestingly, all four of the works are slow-burns as well, carefully unfolding the plot as the respective families fall apart.
In each of the works, the outward expression of physical horror only partially conceals the emotional horror of the characters’ situations. In The Haunting of Hill House, the ghosts that seem to haunt every corner of the house mirror the metaphorical ghosts of mental illness that haunt the family. Though I do not want to give away spoilers, inherited trauma is depicted in a particularly disturbing way in Hereditary, as it is passed from grandmother to mother to children. In A Quiet Place, the creatures are both the source and representation of grief. Lastly, the mysterious death of several girls in Sharp Objects evokes a sense of deja vu in the protagonist’s past and acts as a source of contention in her already complicated family. All of the works are able to use the often-criticized and discounted horror and thriller genres to intelligently and profoundly depict families in crisis and the midst of chaos. 2018’s entries show that horror is a genre to be taken seriously, as some of the most Photo Courtesy of imdb.com interesting reflections on the human Emily Blunt acts opposite her hus- experience are presented through this band, John Krasinski, in A Quiet Place. darker lens.
Concert Review | Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive delivers unbridled joy The band performed many songs off of their new album Free Yourself Up
BY LAUREN HARTMANN Contributing Writer hartla15@wfu.edu
Over the speaker, a countdown of “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” accelerates the clapping of a crowded venue. Spinning lights rotate around the room and illuminate the five-piece band of Lake Street Dive (LSD) as they walk across the stage of The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. The historic building, which once showcased soul, R&B and jazz acts throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, was an apt venue for the Motown-inspired band from Boston. Assembling under the spotlights, Rachael Price, Bridget Kearney, Mike “McDuck” Olsen, Mike Calabrese and Akie Bermiss commanded a soldout crowd from the first note off their new record Free Yourself Up, causing the jam-packed room, and myself, to shift and sway, effectively setting the tone for the impending party — a feat that isn’t usually accomplished so easily on a Tuesday night. In my first time seeing the band, and after having only really listened to their record in the recent weeks, the performance that came next sufficiently floored me. LSD opened with “You Are Free,” off their most recent LP and between singing and stepping back to boogie, lead vocalist Price
— in her 70s-inspired orange wrap dress and loose curls — was a beacon of joy, delivering the prodding lyrics “free yourself up to love me / just love me like a good man / free yourself up to love me / if you can.” With hands moving from her hips to above her head and back down again, her evocation demanded my attention and adoration. By the third track, “Red Light Kisses,” Price’s infectious smile and dance moves set the precedent for attendees as she urged them to sing and dance along for the rest of the night. The disco slowed down halfway through the set as opener Mikaela Davis reappeared on stage to accompany Price’s voice on her harp in a somber but hopeful rendition of “Hang On” followed by “I Can Change” — prompting the couples in the room to hug each other a little tighter and the singles to ruminate a bit more on what went wrong. Nevertheless, my spirit and the crowd’s involvement crescendoed shortly after with (my personal favorite) “17” off the band’s first album, and with the conclusion of the regular set in, “Good Kisser.” By this time, even the quietest in the crowd partook in yelling, “If you’re gonna tell them everything / tell ‘em I’m a good kisser” as a sort of finale to the catharsis of the unlucky-in-love -centered setlist. In my opinion, the most impressive part of LSD’s performance was the shared spotlight between band members. Turns were taken between Olsen’s trumpet, Bermiss’ keyboard,
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Lake Street Drive made an appearance in Asheville on Jan. 8. While there, they captivated their audience with their musical genius and relatable lyrics. Calabrese’s drum and Kearney’s upright bass solos. Vocals, while lead by Price, shifted between band members, and certainly the sentiment of each lyric was devised by the collective. In an encore performance, the band gathered around the microphone to sing “Strangers” before taking a final, unified bow. Given the
spectacular showing of emotion and talent, by the conclusion of the night I felt like I’d been through the entire course of a tumultuous relationship, but one that I was grateful for, and as I exited, all I knew was that Lake Street Dive helped me free myself up a little more than I could have ever expected.
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Best Restaurants of Winston-Salem
With the new semester just kicking off, you may want to take advantage of your free time over the weekends to go off campus and grab a bite to eat with your friends. BY CECILE PAQUETTE Staff Writer paqucm17@wfu.edu To many people’s surprise, Winston-Salem has a thriving and extremely underrated restaurant scene. From sandwiches to fried chicken to Tex-Mex cuisine, Winston-Salem provides a variety of places for fine dining and even brunch. Whether you want to take a trip downtown or just quickly hit Reynolda Village, good food is easy to come by. For some guidance, here are just a few of some of the great restaurants Winston-Salem has to offer. Crafted This restaurant created a gourmet spin on everyone’s favorite food — tacos. Crafted made having tacos for dinner a nice meal. They have created a streetfood, gourmet fusion that absolutely everyone loves. With crowd-pleasers like the “Big Truck,” a taco with pulled pork and mac and cheese, and “Dirty South Nachos,” they are one of the most popular restaurants in Winston-Salem. Don’t worry if you’re not crazy about tacos. Though Crafted’s motto is “We are not a Mexican restaurant; we are a taco joint,” they serve burgers and nachos that are equally as delicious as their unique tacos! Mooney’s Mediterranean Cafe If you love hummus and quick service, there is no better spot to hit in Winston-Salem than Mooney’s. With a range of platters and starters of pita, falafel and baba ghanouj, this Mediterranean cafe will fulfill all your cravings. One of Mooney’s most popular food items is their falafel. Both crunchy and delicious, the falafel platter is just one of many reasons to stop by Mooney’s. Also, who isn’t always in the mood for pita and hummus for dinner? Mission Pizza As “North Carolina’s First Napoletana Pizzeria,” Mission Pizza offers some of the best pizza in Winston-Salem. Between their “Pizze Rossa” and “Pizze Bianca,” you can’t go wrong. With an overflow of mozzarella on many of their pizzas, Mission’s filling crust and cheesy layers make them famous with everyone in Winston-Salem. Even if you are not a die-hard pizza fan, their salads, shrimp dishes and even their cauliflower appetizers are loved by everyone who has ever dined there.
Silo Bistro Just located in the Reynolda Village, Silo has a sandwich for everyone. Whether you like the classic Caprese sandwich or want to try something new like the “Old Bay Shrimp Roll,” they offer both. Their range of sandwiches is infinite with meals like the “Bada Bing,” which loads on the meats, and then a completely different type, like the “Brie, Sliced Granny Smith Apple and Fig” sandwich. What this place does best is to speak to all sorts of sandwich lovers. At Silo, there really is something good for everyone to eat. Famous Toastery As brunch has become one of the biggest trends among young people in the past few years, WinstonSalem, too, has caught on, and it’s good. There is no better place to go to brunch with a group of your friends than the Famous Toastery. Between the breakfast sandwiches, eggs Benedict, French toast and breakfast burritos, this menu will leave you indecisive and only wanting more. With lines flooding out of the restaurant for seats, it’s obvious that Famous Toastery is a gem for the Winston-Salem restaurant scene. Sweet Potatoes For classic Southern cuisine, the best place to go is Sweet Potatoes. Everyone’s dream of eating fried chicken and waffles for dinner can really come true by stepping into Sweet Potatoes. People all around the area make their way downtown to try some “Camel City Poutine” and “BBQ Shrimp and Grits.” Serving classic comfort food, like macaroni and cheese, this restaurant keeps everyone happy. Your
meal at Sweet Potatoes will most likely leave you with a food coma, but it will definitely keep you dreaming about going back. Ryan’s One of the best restaurants for seafood and steak is Ryan’s, hands down. They serve mostly everything, from scallops and salmon to filets and lobster tail. Though it is definitely on the fancier side, Ryan’s is the classy restaurant you are dying to go to. With so few places to get seafood in WinstonSalem, not only is Ryan’s a nice change of pace from chain restaurants, but their food is exceptional. In just trying their “Pan-Seared Salmon,” you will be ready to give your compliments to the chef. Mi Pueblo Guacamole, quesadillas and salsa are just a few of the reasons to immediately go to Mi Pueblo. To start off, their range of appetizers of chips and dip can make anyone hungry. When it comes to the main meal, their assortment and combination of different flavors in their burritos and rice bowls are truly delectable. Not to mention, their fajitas are simply mouthwatering. Again, this is definitely a restaurant with lines consistently out the door for a table, but it’s definitely worth the effort. If Mexican cuisine is your go-to for lunch or dinner, Mi Pueblo will satisfy all your needs. No matter where you like to eat, Winston-Salem has tons of amazing options, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. However, if you haven’t checked out these restaurants you should definitely try them. Olivia Field/Old Gold & Black