Richland Chronicle February 14th, 2017

Vol. XLIII Issue 20 February 14, 2017

Valentines: It takes two to tango

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February 14, 2017

A call to arms: in defense of a free press CHRONICLE Richland

Editorial

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Like the industrial revolution some 200 years ago, we are living through a revolution.

In the internet age, people feel like their lives are moving relentlessly fast and they are overwhelmed by the forces of technology, automation, and globalization.

To compete with social media, news networks try to be more entertaining by appealing to people’s biases and often focusing on irrelevant events. There’s a segment of society that distrusts information put out by the traditional news media. In many ways this is justified because the media have become splintered and polarized.

The same technology that brings the world to the palm of our hands also causes us to narrow our point of view. People receive so much information, fake news and alternative facts, they are overwhelmed and don’t know what is true anymore. They take advantage of the technology but would rather stay in their own bubbles.

We at the Richland Chronicle want to make clear that we are committed to informing our

readers with accurate information, distinguishing between fact and opinion. During times such as this, we feel it’s urgent to reestablish the credibility of the free press because it is an indispensable cornerstone of democracy. Yet, journalists, like all people, can make mistakes and get information wrong.

As a student-run newspaper we try to inform our readers about relevant news on campus, locally, regionally and nationally, about the events that affect our lives. We are not a tabloid that aims to slander reputations, but have a right to question those in power and a duty to inform our readers.

We pledge to you, our readers, to do our best in reporting, whether in print, online, on radio or television. We pledge to have more town hall meetings, conduct more surveys, and improve our online presence to report on relevant matters affecting our lives.

The Chronicle prides itself on the diversity reflected by our school in hopes that we fully capture the common aspects of our humanity.

Finally, we ask you to play a part by being involved. If you have story ideas, comments or suggestions, stop by the newsroom or follow us online. Our paper is a platform for every student to be able to step into the public arena and have their voice heard. We hope you will join us.

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February 14 2017

Don’t be wronged, know your rights: ACLU informs students on immigration

Staff Writer

Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) were on campus Wednesday to inform students about their rights under the executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The injunction temporarily suspends people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States and halts the Syrian refugee program indefinitely.

Cali Kohn and Nikiya Natale, both attorneys who specialize in discrimination issues, gave an overview of the travel sanctions and informed the audience about what was going on in federal court. They explained the rights people have as travelers in international airports.

Kohn informed how the executive order was being addressed in the U.S. courts. Federal Judge James Roberts issued a temporary injunction against the travel sanctions. Kohn also explained the different lawsuits that are being brought by organizations that claim the executive order is unconstitutional, in violation of the First Amendment, due process and other statutory authorities. She said those claims have not been ruled on in the courts, but that the cases will be addressed in the following weeks.

Kohn also explained that ACLU and affiliates across the country have filed Freedom of Information Act requests with local Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) asking how the individual offices are interpreting the executive

of the situations that Natale addressed was how to seek help from the right people. She advised travelers who are unsure of their status in the United States to look for legal help from people they can trust and to be aware of scammers who are looking to take advantage of the situation.

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CAIR attorney Nikiya Natale speaks to students about their immigration rights.

said Kohn.

The petition from the ACLU is seeking transparency and trying to determine how the executive order is being interpreted by officials and how it’s being interpreted by the public through protests and petitions.

Natale addressed the rights people have when traveling to the United States and addressed immigration issues that are being questioned through the executive order. One

Natale recommended consulting an attorney before making any travel plans. She advised those with green cards to apply for citizenship so they can receive the rights and protections of the Constitution. She also recommended those with visas or green cards not to do anything that could jeopardize their status.

Natale noted that, by knowing their rights, people empower themselves to get past their

fear of traveling. She specified several things that authorities can and cannot do and what a traveler should and should not say.

One of the many rights travelers have is to request alternative screening; to be patted down by an officer of the same gender. They may also request a private screening where they can bring a family member or friend.

They may be asked to remove religious garb, like a hijab, if TSA agents determine additional screening is necessary.

One of the other rights Natale discussed was that, as a U.S. citizen, a person has the absolute right to enter the country. She explained that sometimes there could be a secondary inspection, which is more common for Muslim travelers, but explained what CBP agents can and cannot do.

She clarified that CBP agents can question citizenship, the nature of a traveler’s trip and inspect anything brought back into the United States, including baggage. CBP agents cannot target a person for additional screening or ask questions based on their racial or ethnic profile.

They cannot ask questions without probable cause or ask about personal life, where one spends time, works or worships, and cannot handcuff travelers, strip them of or confiscate electronic property from them without inventory.

Natale encouraged travelers to assert their rights and if someone feels they are being discriminated against to file complaints with the relevant agencies and, for those who are Muslim, to call the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).

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order and enforcing it at airports.

“What we have seen on the ground is that different airports are interpreting the executive order in different ways, meaning that different people are subject to different levels of scrutiny. Different people are having different experiences traveling through the airport,”

4 MOVIES

February 14, 2017

My sextet of sweetheart tales

Oscar preview part 2 of 3 RICKY MILLER Entertainment Editor

Tsukamoto, left, and Garfield in “Silence.”

This year’s Oscar contest is proving to be yet another tight race - with only one winner.

In the best actor category, there is Denzel Washington as a brutal father in “Fences,” Andrew Garfield as a soldier with honor in Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge,” and Viggo Mortensen’s patriarchal hippie father in “Captain Fantastic.” Casey Affleck’s outstanding performance in “Manchester by the Sea” may prove to be a spoiler for Ryan Gosling’s performance in “La La Land.”

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That may be the only barrier to “La La Land” making a clean sweep of the awards.

The best actress contest includes Natalie Portman in “Jackie,” Emma Stone in “La La Land,” Ruth Negga in “Loving,” Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins,” and Isabelle Hupert in Paul Verhoeven’s gritty “Elle” in the final spot. I think this one will go to the darling of the night, Emma Stone in “La La Land.” I do, however, think Natalie Portman was amazing in “Jackie.”

The cinematography category may determine if “La La Land” makes a big sweep of the Oscars. Linus Sandgren wove a gorgeous color palette throughout the movie. The major spoiler in this category might be Rodrigo Prierto for Martin Scorsese’s “Silence.” Also nominated are “Lion,” “Arrival” and “Moonlight.” I have a feeling this year’s Oscars will be like the year “Mad Max: Fury Road” swept up all the technical categories.

Art direction is the next technical category with “La La Land” in the running. It shares the category with “Passengers,” “Jackie,” “Hail, Caesar!” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” “La La Land” will undoubtedly win. It looks like a lovely night for this joyful tale.

Casey Affleck, left, Lucas Hedges in “Manchester by the Sea.”

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This year, I decided to make my Valentine’s Day movie list concise and to the point.

– Ricky Miller

“The Lego Batman Movie” — For starters, “The Lego Movie” was a 2014 surprise sleeper hit.

My favorite moments in this one were the nods to other action films, including “Gymkata” and “Iron Man” references. The voice of Will Arnett returns as both Bruce Wayne and Batman.

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“Monster Trucks” — This enjoyable live-action tale centers around fun creatures that aid humans in the real world where they inhabit the frames of trucks. With Jane Levy (“Don’t Breathe"), Lucas Till (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”) and Danny Glover (“Lethal Weapon,” “Predator 2”)

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“The Graduate” (1967) -- I would call this the first official “stalker tale.” A young Dustin Hoffman plays Benjamin Braddock, a recent graduate who does not know what to do with his own life. He feels isolated, when he meets Mrs. Robinson and gets “cougarized” by the woman who is married to his dad’s business partner. He meets the Robinsons' daughter, Elaine (Katherine Ross), and the pair share an almost-instant attraction.

“Joe Versus the Volcano” (1990) -- Meg Ryan stars as three different characters in this dry and finely nuanced tale about a hypochondriac, Joe Banks (Tom Hanks), who gets an offer to jump into a volcano for a tribe that loves their Orange Crush. This one has a soft spot in my heart. The funniest scene involves Joe quitting his job while working for Mr. Waturi (Dan Hedaya). It is also enjoyable to see Abe Vigoda as the chief of the Waponis.

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“Amélie" (2001) -- This charming French tale centers on a shy girl, Amélie (Audrey Tatou), who helps others find love while forsaking her own. Although it’s subtitled, one will forget they are reading and just enjoy the events as they unfold. It's a great time for those looking for love in all the wrong places. Nicely told tale by director JeannePiere Jeunet.

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“When Harry Met Sally…” (1989) -- This is a great Rob Reiner flick that borrows heavily from Woody Allen and features a pair of friends whose lives criss-cross over the years. Both Billy Crystal and co-star Meg Ryan shine as well as the fine supporting cast of Bruno Kirby (“City Slickers”) and Carrie Fisher (“Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope”).

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“Ghost” (1990) -- Jerry Zucker helmed this romantic tale in which characters portrayed by Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore are madly in love when Swayze’s character meets an untimely demise. Whoopi Goldberg won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as ghost whisperer Oda Mae Brown.

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“Grosse Point Blank” (1997) -- This enjoyable black comedy stars John Cusack and Minnie Driver. Equally fun is the support of John’s sister, Joan as his assistant, Marcella. She has some great lines, including her remarks to an old associate from their inner circle. The film features a nice touch of irony when Joe faces Benny “The Jet” Urquidez.

“20th-Century Women” — This amazing comedydrama looks at the life of single mother Annette Bening and her relationship with son Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann) in 1970s southern California. Stars Elle Fanning (“Super 8”), Greta Gerwig (“Greenberg”) and Billy Crudup (“Almost Famous”).

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“Kung-Fu Yoga” — This latest Jackie Chan entry borrows a lot from Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Chan’s character is a full-time teacher, adventurer and archeologist. The whole point is that knowledge is the true gift rather than material things. B-

“John Wick: Chapter Two” — A follow-up to 2014's "John Wick," where a retired assassin is forced out of retirement. This time, a so-called ally hires him to kill his next mark.

People die in this one as well, but the deaths are more tongue in cheek.

– Ricky Miller

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'Richland Writes': 8x10 = fun JOYCE JACKSON Copy Editor

Richland theatergoers are in for a surprise this semester with the drama department’s first spring production, “Richland Writes: A Festival of 10-Minute Plays.” Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Arena Theater in Fannin Hall.

Drama chair Andy Long said he came up with the idea after some of his students inquired about the process of playwriting. Long has written one play, “Comes the Storm,” and two musicals “Fire + Blood: A Vampire Musical” and “Gray.” All were performed on the stage with Long’s drama students as actors.

“The best way to learn the process is to have to do the process,” Long said. Last spring, Long told those students interested in the playwriting process to work on their scripts over the summer. It also included students from the fall semester. All could submit their work by Dec. 1.

Long made copies of the scripts, after blacking out the students’ names for anonymity, and gave them to the theater faculty and staff to read over the Christmas break. Then he brought in three professional playwrights to mentor the students: Matt Lyle, a graduate of Second City, whose production of “Barbecue Apocalypse” will run at Richland April 26-29; David Lozano, artistic director of Cara Mia Theatre Co. in Dallas and Linda Daugherty, a playwright in residence at Dallas Children’s Theater. While Long is producing the

eight Richland plays, he was also a mentor to the student playwrights, giving them notes and guiding them so that the production was a “whole student-oriented process.”

Eight plays stood out among the submissions. Since then, the plays have gone through several drafts. “It’s been fascinating because when you say ‘Students, you can write about anything you want,' you get a wide range of

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"Richland Writes" playwrights. Bottom row: Brian Miranda, left, Raven Lanuza-Brown. Middle row: Cori Clark, left, Marcelino Vasquez. Top row: Mieko Hicks, left, Eric Obregon. Not Pictured: Jeremy Gaydosh.

topics,” Long said. The next goal is to design a set that works for all eight plays so there aren't be long scene changes between performances.

“We’re looking at hopefully about a 45-minute Act 1, a 15-minute intermission and maybe a 45-minute Act 2. Hopefully, the whole evening will be about an hour and 45 minutes long,” said Long.

Several of the student playwrights were in Scott Branks del Llano's Creative Writing 2307 course, taught through the English department, in which students learned about fiction writing, storytelling, poetry and drama.

“In playwriting, students focus on 10-minute plays and that’s the goal,” said Del Llano, pointing out that a page of dialogue is about one minute so it’s about a 10-page play.

“The stage directions are minimal. It’s just basically one act,” Del Llano said. “Some might have two acts, but two or three characters at the most. It’s just something that happens to the protagonist, a psychic journey they go on, a change, a twist, an antagonist, protagonist kind of thing.”

Del Llano said students must think, "what can I put on the page and get written as a 10-minutes play that could be produced in 10 minutes with very little, not a complicated setting or stage."

Del Llano had some advice for budding playwrights: “Listen to life, listen to conversations as they happen; Sitting on a train, in a restaurant – you’re getting that authentic dialogue,” he said. “Just pay attention to life because that’s what drama is – it’s the dramatization of our lives and the human condition.”

“Richland Writes: A Festival of 10 Plays” is not suitable for children. The plays are free and open to the public, no reservations required.

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ACT 1

1 “My Lovely Muse” by Brian Miranda Eric Obregon, director. A writer has a late night conversation with himself as he talks to the muse that inspires his work.

2 “The Last Petal” by Cori Clark Mieko Hicks, director. Based on a true story of the harm caused by child molestation.

3 “Angel Down” by Marcelino Vasquez Raven Lanuza-Brown, director. A man comes to grips with the loss of his husband.

4 “Comes the Rain” by Mieko Hicks Jabin Lewis, director. A lyrical fantasy about Noah’s Ark and the creature that arrived too late to be saved.

ACT 2

1 “A Hopeless Dream” by Eric Obregon Carlos Hernandez, director. A drama exploring immigration and the dangers of human trafficking.

2 “The Devils Are Here” by Brian Miranda Eric Obregon, director. A comedic conversation in Hell.

3 “Four Stalls” by Raven Lanuza-Brown Will Frederick, director. A comedy of manners in a school restroom.

4 “Catharsis” by Jeremy Gaydosh Kayla Pena, director. A man confronts his guilt at a terrible crime he committed in his past.

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Tango: the rhythm of a heartbeat ASHLING HAN Staff Writer

The tango is a powerful, attractive and mysterious dance to me. A lot of students don’t know that Richland College offers an Argentina tango class in the continuing education department.

The instructor, Phyllis Williams, has been teaching the tango with her partner since 2000.

She is also a DJ for the dance parties, which means she likes to introduce great music and tango history to the class. She has traveled throughout the country to develop her skills.

The origins of tango are unclear, but it is generally agreed that the dance developed in the late 19th century in working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina,

Chen Pei, left, and Sanjay Kumar.

and Montevideo, Uruguay as practiced by Uruguayan and Argentine dancers, musicians and immigrant laborers.

The word “tango” may be African in origin, meaning “closed place” or “reserved ground.”

Argentine tango is a simple quadruple meter and binary musical form, with some basic social dance steps accompanying it.

In my first tango class, we learned four basic steps that mean if we remembered them and understood music, we were ready to party.

We did go to a party in a South American café called Zaguan. I was glad to see what the real tango social dance looks like.

At the party, there were tango fans who were familiar or new to each other, but the one thing they have in common is appreciation for tango. Williams said, “For me, the dance is about community and about sharing a moment with another person. One of my favorite things in the world is to dance with a complete stranger and have this instant connection and understanding.

“It’s about creating a special bond, if only for a moment, with another person and experiencing a connection not just with that person but with another time and place. Just listening to the music is an experience that gives me a new perspective on a different way of life.”

Tango can be an addiction that brings joy, happiness and a more exciting life experience.

Next group of classes starts in March.

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Valentine’s Day is the day of love and relationships. For many on campus it is the one-day of the year to show your mate partner how much you care.

Feb.14 means different things to different people. The story of the mysterious St. Valentine has three versions noted by the Catholic Church and is legend in Rome, England and France. Although the story varies depending on the narrator, the message still ends with a martyr who acts in the name of love.

For some, Valentine’s is a special day to share with a significant other; for others it is just like any other day. Love may have escaped some because they don’t give Cupid a chance.

Mass communications major Taylor Ybarra says Valentine’s Day means “Absolutely nothing to me. It is just a normal day and this year I’m going to school and then to work.”

While some students are indifferent about the festivities, others are giddy in anticipation of Feb. 14.

Victor Thomas, a Richland student, said he is going to take his girlfriend of three years to the Grand Lux Café. He believes Valentine’s Day is “a day full of excitement.”

Another student, Destiny Farley is unhappy, not because she doesn’t care for the celebration, but because her partner isn’t going to be in Dallas on Feb. 14 to celebrate with her.

She is going to cheer herself up with a box of chocolates.

This cherished Western holiday isn’t celebrated on the same day in other parts of the world. In some places cultural practices may even inhibit celebrations in the name of love.

Alessandra Rodrigues, a Brazilian native, said that in her country, they don’t have any celebrations on Feb. 14, but they do have a “Boyfriend and Girlfriend Day” four months later on June 12. The celebration is exclusive to couples. Friends and family are not included. Married students may look at the holiday more casually. Tommy Thompsonscoffed when asked about Valentine’s Day.

“When you’ve been married for so long, it doesn’t matter. We’ll probably watch a movie or something,” Thompson said.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the U.S., U.K., France, Australia, Canada and Mexico. With so many variations, there is no right or wrong way to spend this Valentine’s Day. Showing and telling people that you love them can go a long way on any day of the year.

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February 14, 2017

Sports heats up, wrestling team wins trophy

Tru Grit As one postseason ends, college sports is in full swing with the playoffs right around the corner. The men’s basketball team is getting closer in the Metro Athletic Conference (MAC). They proved that on Wednesday night against the North Lake Blazers.

The Thunderducks were in control the entire

Finally, Super Bowl LI, like the first 50, tying the Cowboys and 49ers, and is one title brought out the best and worst in everyone. behind the Steelers. Whether you love or hate While Lady Gaga’s halftime show was OK, the Patriots they are a dynasty, hands down. most of the commercials failed miserably. The Brady is absolutely clutch and will go down Falcons were 15 minutes away from bringing as a major part of the biggest comeback in Atlanta its second pro sports world title, but Super Bowl history. The comeback was so big when you play that someone may have stolen against a legend “Our guys did a great job, his game jersey from the Pats like Tom Brady, locker room at NRG Stadium. you cannot reacting, controlling the tempo Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick relax with such and executing our plans,” asked the Texas Rangers to a small cushion. help find the suspect and missThe Patriots -Jon Havens ing jersey. Although he asked took charge and the real Rangers, jokingly the came back from Texas Rangers baseball team got 25 points down to send the game in the first involved. (At press time, there is speculation Super Bowl overtime ever. The Pats won the that the jersey may have been misplaced and toss and took advantage as James White ran transported with the team’s equipment.) Just it in for a game-winning two-yard touchdown one more reason why the Super Bowl is not run. only an unofficial American holiday, but defiNew England won its fifth Super Bowl title, nitely ‘Must See TV.’

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game. Wesley Franklin dropped in 24 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Curk Harris also had a productive game with 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal. They led 42-30 at the half.

Things got heated in the second half with some rough playing on the court and spectators talking trash off the court. The Blazers led the game with the most fouls and technical fouls for that matter. The T-Ducks responded by hitting 18 of 23 from the charity stripe.

Richland was in full control at Guadalupe Gym defeating North Lake, 89-66.

Head coach Jon Havens said, the MAC is competitive and one the toughest conferences in the country, not just in basketball, but in all sports. All Dallas colleges are still in competition, even Brookhaven which has the worst record in the league.

“Our guys did a great job, reacting, controlling the tempo and executing our plans,” said Havens. North Lake’s composure was literally decimated on Richland’s court and couldn’t be revived later in the game.

With just a few games remaining, Richland is keeping a close eye on North Lake, Cedar Valley and Eastfield, among others. After that impressive win, the T-Ducks momentum follows with two on the road and the final game at home against Eastfield.

The road to Allen is getting closer for the Grapplin’ T-Ducks. Richland’s wrestling team came back from the capital city winning first place in the Longhorn Classic at UT-Austin.

The Grapplin’ T-Ducks won five championships and three runner-ups out of 11 weight classes. Maripo Gasarabaga, Pedro Garcia, Asad Muhammad, Dustin Basham and Kendrell Willis won their respective classes. Mike Basaldu, George Haskins and Andy Martinez finished second.

Two women also competed with remarkable results. Kelia Gomez finished first and Mireya Cortez finished second in the women’s division. The Grapplin’ T-Ducks will head to College Station for the Texas State Duals at Texas A&M on Feb. 11. Coach Bill Neal likes what he sees and says they’re improving on their matches. Richland has indeed caught other school’s attention.

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The RLC Anthropology Club presents: “How Does Anthropology Help Us Under the World and How is it Useful?”

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Richland wrestling team won first place in the Longhorn classic at UT-Austin

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Lunch Concert Series - Richland Big Band Jazz Ensemble - “Post Valentine’s Day Concert” Cafeteria Stage, El Paso Hall

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The Drama Dept. presents: “Richland Writes: A Festival of 10-Minute Plays” (Not suitable for children) Arena Theater in Fannin Hall, Room F108

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T’ducks beat North Lake here at Richland

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Grappling T’ducks practice in Guadalupe gym

The Drama Dept. presents: “Richland Writes: A Festival of 10-Minute Plays” (Not suitable for children) Arena Theater in Fannin Hall, Room F108

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