Richland Chronicle March 3rd, 2020

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Vol. XLVI Issue 22 March 3, 2020

A weekly student publication

‘Leaning Tower’ defies dynamite Pg. 7

• COVID-19 goes global

Pg. 2

• ‘I am Evidence:’ rape-victim justice

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• Richland celebrates Mardi Gras

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The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19, according to Chancellor Dr. Joe May. International concerns are on the rise as the virus, commonly known as “coronavirus,” has caused more than 2,800 deaths and infected some 83,000 people globally at press time.

In the U.S., 60 cases have been confirmed, including the 43 Americans who were aboard the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship in Yokohama, Japan, according to The Associated Press (AP).

May sent an email to all DCCCD colleges Feb. 27, addressing the developing situation.

“The district is continuing to work closely with Dallas County Health and Human Services to monitor any local transmission of the disease and we remain in daily contact with public health officials regarding developments specific to the county,” May said.

DCCCD is making plans in case COVID19 is confirmed in the county.

“A preparedness plan is in place should a coronavirus case affect DCCCD, its employees and operations. Actions will be tailored as the situation dictates, in close consultation with the proper health officials,” May said.

The chancellor stressed that staying informed about the virus is key to avoiding undue alarm.

“It is also important to rely on factual information about the disease’s spread, from knowledgeable state and national health organizations, such as the Texas Department of State Health Services and the CDC,” he said.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the issue in a press conference on Feb. 27. He said the state government has “a robust, wellinformed and activated force prepared for any

potential outcome that appears,” according to AP. Jackie Reynolds, Richland biology professor, said preventing the spread of COVID-19 is similar to influenza prevention. “Washing your hands and staying home when you’re ill and avoiding other people when you’re ill,” she said.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness from a family of coronaviruses that includes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), said Reynolds. The incubation period is similar to that of MERS, ranging from two to 14 days. Asymptomatic patients can pose a problem.

“There are people that are infected but have no symptoms, same way with the flu. Some people who walk around with mild flu have virtually no symptoms and don’t know they’re spreading it,” Reynolds said.

She said some people are at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19.

“In people that have respiratory problems and the elderly, there are more severe cases of this coronavirus. Evidently, it overstimulates the immune system in some people,” Reynolds said. “Normally, your immune system is stimulated, it helps you to get you through the disease. You get over it. Your immune system is modulated down. In certain people, the immune system response stays high and it’s not modulated down and then that high immune response causes inflammation in the lungs and it makes the disease worse.”

Vaccination can stop further infection from the virus, but public experts say it will take time to create a vaccine for COVID-19.

“It has to be tested and run on animals and it takes a while because you can’t put a vaccine together and put it out,” Reynolds said. “It could have consequences that you do not project.”

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LOCAL/CAMPUS 3

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‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ props up old memories Ricky Miller

Entertainment Editor

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Crews work to bring down the remains of the former Affiliated Computer Services building dubbed the “Leaning Tower of Dallas,” on Feb. 22. The tower was left standing by the implosion on Feb. 16.

“The leaning tower of Dallas,” as it’s come to be known, is the sturdy elevator shaft of a building that apparently did not want to be destroyed.

It was located in East Dallas, off North Central Expressway and Haskell Avenue and once housed the information technology company Affiliated Computer Services. The building was dubbed the “leaning Tower of Dallas” after a Feb. 16 implosion left part of it standing at an angle.

The building was a place I frequented as a young professional film critic. I was attending the University of North Texas and writing for the North Texas Daily. I was there for advance film screenings before features films went into wide release in the theaters. It was a time when I was able to drive and commute from Denton.

It was just an ordinary screening room located on the 5th floor of the 11-story high rise that seated about 50 people. This was a time when movies were made for the big screen instead of streaming.

I saw more than 100 movies there, going back to the mid-1990s when films like Kevin Smith’s “Clerks,” Robert Altman’s “Short Cuts” and the Coen brothers “Fargo” were new in theaters. I also saw a private screening of “The Mask” with some family friends, and special permission from the studio representative with Moroch and Associates.

There are lots of memories: Screenings of “National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon One,” a satire of the “Lethal Weapon” flicks with Emilio Estevez and Samuel L. Jackson, director Sidney Lumet’s “Critical Care,” as well as Alex Proyas’ movie debut “Dark City”, the Al Pacino-directed “Looking for Richard,” Ang Lee’s drama, “The Ice Storm” and others.

I was part of a film critics group back in 1996 and this group of colleagues frequented the screening room whenever new titles were coming up. It was a luxury for a student and a chance to mix with the pros.

Around that time, I went on a couple of film junkets to New York. This was an opportunity to interview actors and directors.

The first was for “Scream 2” and “Good Will Hunting.” I returned for “John Carpenter’s Vampires” and scored interviews with director John Carpenter and co-stars James Woods and Daniel Baldwin.

I graduated from the University of North Texas in 1998. I’m here at Richland because of a traffic accident that propelled my life in a different direction. Richland is one of three colleges in the United States with a program for people who have sustained brain injuries.

I’m still writing and reviewing films.

Somewhere along the way, the representatives stopped using the Moroch screening room, but I still have fond memories of time spent in that space. Nothing lives forever, except in our memories. The “Leaning Tower of Dallas” is proof of that.

Orlando Silva Staff Writer

“When faced with trauma, it is easy to adopt this cynicism and lack of faith in humanity.

But in those moments, we have to remember that, among the bad and corruption, there is always good people doing good things,” Richland ESOL instructor Joan Zelaya said.

The comments were made during a faculty panel discussion following a screening of the documentary, “I am Evidence.” Instructors Geoffrey Manzi, philosophy, Jon Ewing, religion, Aditi Samarth, Humanities and Zelaya lead the discussion concerning the adversities faced by rape victims and the U.S. justice system.

The documentary focuses on the experience of rape victims and the lack of priority their cases are given by local police departments. It presented the rape kit process, or collection of DNA evidence used to find their assailant.

The documentary revealed warehouses full of abandoned rape kits and crimes that had never been pursued. According to the film, as of 2019, an estimated 200,000 rape kits across the U.S. had not been investigated. The panel expressed uneasiness with the information presented in the film.

“I thought it was so fake when the investigator said ‘A kit is just a kit but when you see the name, it shows a person.’ I just don’t buy it because it’s a freaking rape kit. It’s not just a box. It represents an entire human who has been victimized and affected to the very core of who they are,” Manzi said.

“There’s this isolation when those who are there to protect and serve, don’t care to do that,” Ewing said. “Most of the police officers were male, and it’s obvious they were not psychologically trained to deal with these rape victims. There’s cynicism with the police themselves saying that ‘nothing is going to happen. Just go home.’”

The cynicism professor Ewing describes is evident in the film. On occasion, it brings to light situations in which police officers question the motives of the rape victims.

“She didn’t fight back, she must have wanted it,” said one police officer in the film.

The panelists emphasized that the issue is more than a reflection of the justice system.

“It reflects what is going on in our society and our [timidity] to challenge the norms,” Zelaya said. “We have a society that marginalizes women and minorities and it seems to be a norm for women to keep quiet because [rape] is seen as shameful. We as a community

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Geoff Manzi, left, Jon Ewing and Joan Zelaya discuss the screening of “I am Evidence” on Feb. 21.

need change and it all starts with the individual.”

In light of such a grave topic, one panelist provided some solemn words.

“I was moved that the girl found help in being around her father. He provided her this love, this familiarity, telling of how important

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that is as a community we hold our core values and show compassion to others,” Samarth said.

“These women are evidence, in the fact that they revealed this dark truth inside of them, found hope and were released,” Ewing concluded.

4 MOVIES

March 3, 2020

‘Sonic’ sprints fun and excitement on screens Bryan Pham Staff Writer

“Sonic the Hedgehog” is a live-action film adaptation of the eponymous video game franchise. It was originally planned for theatrical release last Nov. 8.

Because of a massive backlash from fans about the design of the Sonic character in the first trailer, director Jeff Fowler delayed the release to rework the design.

Paramount Pictures released the new official trailer last Nov. 12. The film was eventually released Feb. 14 to the praise of fans for taking the time to fix the design.

The storyline follows Sonic as he attempts to adjust to his new life on Earth, after warping out of his home world, as he gazes over the daily lives of the citizens of Green Hill, Mont.

An incident Sonic accidentally made, however, has attracted the attention of the U.S. government, and Dr. Robotnik is summoned to investigate.

Fearing for his safety, and with the help of local sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsdan), Sonic attempts to find a way to escape Earth.

Though the film had a simple, corny plot, “Sonic the Hedgehog” was a fun experience.

The jokes and gags, although predictable, were somewhat humorous. Fortunately, none of the jokes in the film were too awful for the audience to endure.

Another positive aspect was the bond between the two main protagonists. The connection between Sonic and Wachowski was relatively enjoyable and well performed as the film progresses.

Ben Schwartz’s voice performance as Sonic is a fun portrayal of the character’s personality based on the games. Jim Carrey’s portrayal of the villainous Dr. Robotnik was also worthy of praise. Carrey executed the antagonist’s personality almost flawlessly.

While films based on video games are frequently considered poor in quality with atrocious plot or storylines, “Sonic the Hedgehog” is one of the best examples of video games-to-film done right. Similar to ”Pokémon,” “Detective Pikachu,” the 2019 film based on the Pokémon franchise, “Sonic the Hedgehog,” maintains the character’s original form and personality from the video game.

This film is recommended for fans of the popular video game franchise.

Grade: B-

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Jim Carrey portrays Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie.

“The Truman Show” (1998) – This was Jim Carrey’s first attempt at Oscar glory. He played Truman Burbank, a protagonist for a reality TV show. Ed Harris was Oscar nominated for his role as Christof.

Carrey was overlooked by the Academy.

A Jim Carrey Edition

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Adèle Haenel, left, and Noémie Merlant in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”(2019).

A portait of love, desire and passion Fernanda Pargas Staff Writer

“Do lovers always feel like they are inventing something?” Héloïse asks Marianne, in the film “Portrait of a Lady on Fire/Portrait de la jeune fille en feu,” which is set in late 18th -century France.

Marianne has been commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse so that she [Héloïse] can be married to a man in Milan.

When Marianne arrives at the mansion, she learns that Héloïse recently lost her sister to suicide and that another artist had previously tried to paint her portrait.

The last artist who attempted the task was faced with the stubborn Héloïse, who would not pose for the painter; therefore, the portrait must be painted in secret.

During the first days they spend together, Héloïse thinks Marianne is there to be a companion for her daily walks. Marianne sneaks long looks to study her face when Héloïse is not paying attention. Every moment shared between them is shot with a painterly aesthetic that could easily stand as a painting of its own.

The film uses references to other art forms to explore the plot and development.

One of the strongest is the use of Vivaldi’s famous violin concerti, “The Four Seasons.”

Marianne first plays the piece “Summer” for Héloïse during her stay.

“Liar Liar” (1997)6–5 Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, a family man and unscrupulous attorney who falls under a curse when his son Max (Justin Cooper) makes a wish that comes true. This film also stars Maura Tirney, Jennifer Tilly, Tom Atkins and Amanda Donohoe.

B-

“Man on the Moon” (1999) – Carrey plays the late actor Andy Kaufman, famous for his role as immigrant Latka Gravas in the hit TV show, “Taxi” (1978-1983). This was Carrey’s second failed attempt at the ever-elusive Oscar. The film was directed by Oscar-winner Milos Forman.

B

“Summer” is part of the four-piece concerti based on a sonnet that describes an intense summer storm that arrives without warning.

There is a parallel between the summer storm in the concerti and the relationship between the two women.

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” explores love in a way that is intense and romantic.

The two-hour film is well paced with beautiful moments.

Every scene is filled with color. The lines are delivered softly so that the audience can concentrate on their words.

Although the film is in French with English subtitles, the story that it communicates is universal.

Grade: A

Marianne (Adèle Hanel) draws Héloïse in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”(2019).

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – This tale, which is difficult to explain, deals with Joel Barish (Carrey) who wants to forget his significant other, Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet). This gem won a Best Screenplay Oscar.

A-

“Lemony Snickett’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (2004)– In this noteworthy entry, Carrey plays Count Olaf, a bad actor who wants to swindle a trio of his relatives, Violet (Emily Browning), Klaus (Liam Aiken) and Sunny (Kara Hoffman), out of their inheritance. —Ricky Miller B-

March 3, 2020

CAMPUS 5

Students let the good times roll for Mardi Gras

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Clockwise from left: Kristi Battles hands beads to a student at the Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 25 in El Paso Lounge; Mobius T. Duck poses for the shot; Vanessa Esquivel performs with the Richland Fusion Band.

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in the band,” he said.

“Everybody in the cast needs to be able to do everything: sing, dance and act. Those who want to audition should prepare for a role.”

Lush said actors should prepare by reading the script ahead of time and preparing a song in the style of the show.

“Songs from the show are fine, or a song in the style of the show is fine, just so the singer can be heard,” he said.

A5choreographer will teach a brief dance number the night of the auditions. Then, everyone will read from the Photo courtesy IMDb script. He said there will Tim Curry stars as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975). not be auditions for separate singers or dancers. in the film version, with Tim Curry as the “To dance, don’t wear super tight clothes Joyce Jackson brilliant but irrational scientist, Dr. Frank-Nthat restrict you from moving. Bring sheet Copy Editor Furter, who owns the castle. music for whatever song you are singing,” “I remember in high school, we went every Lush said.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a 1975 Roles are available to students outside of musical-comedy-horror film, shocked audi- single weekend to go watch it at the Grenada ences throughout the country when it made its [Theater, Dallas] back when they showed his musical theater classes, but everyone needs debut. The film is based on the 1973 musical films there,” Lush said. The Richland produc- to be a Richland student. Faculty and staff stage production with music, lyrics and a book tion will include the same songs that are in the members can try out for a role, too.

Rehearsals take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

by Richard O’Brien. With a mad scientist, a movie. “‘Time Warp,’ is absolutely in there,” Lush Monday through Friday in the Arena Theater host of crazed characters and a young couple in love, the movie is bizarre, yet it became said. “Everything you’re expecting to hear, and will start right after spring break.

“There will be a total of 13 in the cast, known as a cult classic. And now, it’s coming you will hear.” The play will also include “Sweet Transvestite,” and “Touch, Touch, with one role being doubled,” he said. “It’s to the Richland stage. just a fun, communal experience with great Auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show,” Touch,” among others.

Lush said the auditions will take most of the music and hopefully some really great perforthe stage version of the film, will take place mances.” from 6 to 9 p.m. March 9 in the Arena Theater night, at least three hours.

“We’ll go until we’re done. It all has to The show will be from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. at Fannin Hall. Gregory Lush, Richland musihappen on the same night,” he said.

April 21-25 in the Arena Theater in Fannin cal theater professor, is the director.

“We’ll have professional musicians to play Hall.

“It’s kind of a send up of old B sciencefiction films mixed with the sexual revolution from the ‘60s,” Lush said.

The plot concerns a young couple, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, who have a flat tire during a thunderstorm. Desperate for help, they seek shelter in an eerie nearby mansion.

Little do they know, it’s the beginning of a shocking experience involving an eccentric transvestite scientist who lives in a castle, and who has a number of colorful guests.

“It became a cult classic partly because the music is so fun,” Lush said. “It’s kind of ’50s rock ‘n’ roll.’ It’s great music.”

Susan Sarandon and Berry Bostwick starred

Corrections In a Feb. 19 headline in The Chronicle, the film “Spartacus” was misspelled.

In the Feb. 21 issue, Richland College student Sam Mathew, a Texas resident, was incorrectly identified as an international student. The story also said Mathew was from Pakistan. He was born in India. The Chronicle regrets these errors.

“Oh, it’s not a report on the destruction of ancient Rome.

I just copied this week’s newspaper headlines.”

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UPCOMING EVENTS All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

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Super Tuesday Texas and 13 other states’ primary elections LeCroy Center 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

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Recital Series: Richland string ensembles Fannin Performance Hall

12:30 to 2 p.m. i Staff Photo Adina Ramirez

Brad Mican, right, takes a strike during the game against Mountain View on Feb. 26.

T-Ducks stop slide, beat Lions 19-6 Staff Writer The Richland Thunderducks rode an emotional roller-coaster during the first two games of their series against Mountain View.

They blew past the Lions in the second game of the series on Feb. 28, with a score of 19-6.

That was in sharp contrast to the Feb. 26 game which was hard to watch. The T-Ducks were held back by the Lions’ pitcher. By the eighth inning the score was 14-5.

Suddenly, in the ninth inning, the T-Ducks spirits kicked up. They made run after run, building the score to 14-12, just a breath away from forcing a an extra inning in the game. It was a significant change that was not expected.

Sadly, as T-Ducks infielder Riley Blanton came up to base, and hit a pop out that landed the last out needed for the Lions to win the first game.

The T-Ducks have had a rough start but

there is still hope for them to recover the series. At press time, one more game remained along with a chance to win the series.

Judging from the series against the Brookhaven Bears, the Thunderducks may have a rough time coming back because of their previous games. Their first series, in which a small gap occurred in scores, the Bears skimmed past Richland, winning the series.

The first game had the farthest gap in scores, ending 4-1 with the Bears taking the first game of the series, although the T-Ducks had more hits.

The T-Ducks had to win the second game to have a chance for the series win. They kicked off this game with a run right from the start.

It looked promising. This score was quickly turned in the third inning when the Bears made a comeback winning of 3-1.

The fifth inning was the most eventful.

The Bears started by upping their lead by two more points. The T-Ducks quickly responded in the second half by acquiring four runs in

one inning. The score was 4-5 and it seemed as if the game would end in the Thunderducks favor.

Their hopes were dashed in the eighth inning when the Bears made two runs that put them on top by one point showing 6-5. The T-Ducks couldn’t find a way to earn a run in the ninth, ending the game with a score of 6-5.

The Thunderducks began the third game with a loss of energy. Both teams struggled.

There were no runs for the first five innings.

In the sixth inning, the Bears made their only two runs of the game. The Thunderducks countered by adding three runs to the score, making it 3-2. The game was stalled until its conclusion. The T-Ducks won the game, but lost the series.

The start of the season was definitely not what the Thunderducks planned. With a promising pre-conference, a winning streak unparalleled by any team in their division, and great NJCAA rankings. The team’s season is far from over.

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Some 1,800 jars of peanut butter were delivered to Richland on Feb.19. Students and staff unloaded the jars and stocked them in the food pantry.

“The peanut butter can feed about 1,300 students,” said Gabe Randle, program services coordinator with the Male Achievement

Program. The 8,000 pounds of peanut butter was donated by State Farm Insurance Company.

Peanut butter and other food staples are available through the Richland food pantry.

It’s located in El Paso Hall, 030. The food pantry is open Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. More information is available at https://www.richlandcollege.edu/bc/community/pages/food-pantry.aspx

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