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Israel and Hamas at war after years of tension Kate Verity News Editor
On Oct. 7, members of the militant group Hamas invaded the state of Israel, killing over 1,400 Israelis and injuring at least 4,500. Israeli civilians were overrun and caught off guard, resulting in a death toll larger than the last 15 years of aggres-
sion in the Israel-Palestine dispute combined. Hamas, which has been classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States since 1997, also killed at least 30 U.S. nationals in the assault. Additionally, 203 people were taken hostage and into Gaza. That same day, Israel declared war on Hamas. In response to the attacks, Israel rained air-
strikes down on the Gaza Strip, the territory to the south of Israel. Although Gaza is occupied by Israel, Hamas has held political control in the region for years. As of Oct. 19, Israel’s counter attacks have resulted in over 3,400 deaths and more than 12,000 injuries in the Palestinian territory. The Israeli Defense Forces, or IDF, is the national military of Is-
rael. They called for the residents of northern Gaza to evacuate into the south. As of Oct. 21, the United Nations says that at least 1.4 million Gazan people have been displaced, and over 500,000 are in U.N. shelters. However, these airstrikes only preempt the ground invasion the IDF is preparing to mount. See ISRAEL | Page 3
Destruction in Gaza
ALLIED ARTS CENTER OPENS HAUNTED MILLEDGEVILLE EXHIBIT Chance Curbow Staff Writer
Isabella McComis | Digital Media Editor
Cracked out on Celsius
Does Celsius have methamphetamine in it? Drew Oldham Opinion Editor Earlier this month, a wave of horror and hysteria came upon the worldwide community of caffeine addicts. Mass panic upon caffeine consumers came when a few creators on TikTok posted videos of the wildly popular Celsius energy drink yielding positive urine test results for methamphetamines, cocaine and benzodiazepines. This shocked, terrified and outraged people who regularly consume Celsius, as many of them feared greatly for their health upon seeing these videos. They felt deceived by the beloved brand, as when they be-
gan drinking Celsius,
already worked out for
they knew they signed
three hours straight.”
up for a potential caffeine
This video prompt-
addiction and some fun
ed other creators to
little
purchase urine drug
B-vitamins
and
chemical additives but had not even fathomed that this commercially available drink contained hard, illicit drugs. Curiosity as to what exactly is in this popular drink was garnered when a video of a visibly distressed female creator, @Quensadilla,
began
to circulate on TikTok.
tests and pour some of a Celsius into the test vial. TikTok creator @ strawberryforrest
up-
loaded a video of her conducting a drug test on the Celsius drink and found that it tested positive for methamphetamines, and
cocaine
benzodiazepines.
“Has anyone ever tested the Celsius energy drink for methamphetamines,?”
Quensadilla
said “Because I drank one five hours ago, and I still feel like I am about to have a panic attack, and I
NEWS | PG. 3
UBER FACING MULTIPLE LAWSUITS
Uber faces multiple lawsuits over sexual assault. Should rideshare apps have better safety measures?
See CELSIUS| Page 10
Allied Arts is a local nonprofit organization seeking to share art and inspiration throughout the community of Milledgeville. Throughout the month of October, Allied Arts has been hosting its first annual Haunted Milledgeville exhibit. The exhibit began on Thursday, Oct. 5, and will continue until Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the Allied Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day until the exhibit is closed. The Haunted Milledgeville exhibit boasts works from both professional and amateur artists, including stu-
dents and alumni from GC. It was brought together by program coordinator Kristin Allen and seeks to bring Halloween themed events to Milledgeville in time for the spooky season. The event holds a mix of art and photography from Milledgeville’s most notoriously haunted locations. “I want to display my art to hopefully help inspire any artist, young or old, to keep creating,” said Edward Lee Burnam, an artist involved in the exhibit. “This is my first time being involved. All the responses and compliments have made me want to continue to share my art with [Allied Arts] and our community.”
There are a wide variety of categories, including, but not limited to, Central State Hospital, GC’s Sanford Hall and Harrison House, the Governor’s Mansion, the Tate-Walker House, Memory Hill Cemetery, the Voodoo Murders of 1887 and the Georgia State Prison Farm. Many locations around Milledgeville have deep and often chilling histories behind them. This exhibit showcases this history through works of art. Included with the displays in the exhibit are booklets that offer additional information about the history behind the art. See HAUNTED | Page 6
Five sports added to the 2028 Olympic Games Drew Bogumill Staff Writer The LA28 Organizing Committee has proposed five additional sports for the Olympic Games in 2028. These sports are baseball and softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash. Three of the five proposed sports have previously been sports contested at the Olympic Games. These include baseball and softball, cricket and lacrosse. “Both baseball and softball would be awesome to see in an Olympic Game,” said Christian Davies, a junior management informa-
tion systems, or MIS, major. “It would be nice to be able to cheer for players that I know in a sport that I love to watch.” Unlike its only previous appearance at the 1900 Paris Games, cricket will not be a two-innings-a-side competition. Instead, the proposal calls for a limitedovers, 20-20 format for the event. For lacrosse, the proposed format is Sixes Lacrosse. Lacrosse appeared in consecutive Games in the early 20th century, with Canada winning both gold medals awarded in the sport. “I would love to see lacrosse in future Olympic Games,” said John
Nagy, a senior mass communication major. “For one, it would definitely favor the U.S., but it would also be awesome to see a real contact sport being played between countries.” Baseball and softball were most recently included in the 2020 Tokyo Games, where the host, Japan, took both gold medals. Following its discussion of the LA28’s proposal, the International Olympic Committee’s, or IOC’s, Olympic Programme Commission will issue a recommendation to the IOC Executive Board. See OLYMPICS | Page 4
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ARTS & LIFE | PG. 7
OPINION & MISC. | PG. 10
Will the basketball team jump back after last season?
The importance of spreading awareness and commemorating those fighting breast cancer.
Should the United States. be sending the Israeli government weapons?
GC BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL
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KATE VERITY, NEWS EDITOR SHADIMON SMITH, ASST. NEWS EDITOR
10.26.2023
NEWS
World Mental Health Awareness Day Carly Henderson Staff Writer World Mental Health Day was on Oct. 10. In 1992, The World Federation for Mental Health created this day to raise awareness for mental health and advocate against the social stigma toward mental health. Additionally, October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. This month serves as a conversation starter as to how to address issues with mental health, an important topic for college students. College students today struggle with mental health issues more than previous generations of students have ever appeared to. College has always been difficult,
stressful and all around a lot of work, but surveys point to students today as having more significant mental struggles than what has been exhibited in the past. According to a Healthy Minds survey of 96,000 students, 44% reported symptoms of depression, 37% said they experienced anxiety and 15% said they have seriously considered suicide. These are the highest reported rates in 15 years. This rise in mental health struggles raises the question as to why college students are suffering now more than ever. Students at GC have expressed their opinions on mental health struggles and why it is important to bring awareness to this topic. “People struggle with
mental health because they are under extreme amounts of pressure coming into college and stress,” said Drew Hill, a sophomore mass communication major. “They don’t know how to han-
ness to the situation.” Moving into an unfamiliar environment and not knowing what to expect can cause stress that negatively affects mental health. Not knowing how to deal
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dle it being away from home. It’s important to talk about your mental health because it lets other people around you know that they’re not alone and brings aware-
with these struggles can worsen the problem. “Balancing school and mental health can be hard at times, and it takes time to figure out how to manage your
time,” said Noam Laks, a senior marketing major. “Students struggle the most with these issues and have a hard time admitting that they are struggling. It is important to reach out to someone — anyone — before things take a heavy toll on you. I’m glad that Mental Health Awareness Day exists because it destigmatizes what a lot of people go through.” Some believe that mental health struggles in college-aged students can stem from the increase in use and prevalence of social media. “Social media has a huge influence on teenagers and young adults now,” Laks said. “With influencers setting incredibly unrealistic expectations of beauty, it causes teenage girls
and young women to be harder on themselves and lower their self-esteem. This leads to serious depression and mental health issues.” Seeking help for mental health struggles has become less stigmatized within the last few years. Students at GC have access to counseling services through the school. “Mental illness has become easier to talk about, but it should be as easy as breathing,” said Caroline Hatcher, a sophomore psychology major. “I encourage anyone who is struggling to open up to someone they trust, journal their thoughts and go to therapy.” If you or a friend is struggling with mental health issues, reach out to GC Counseling Services.
George Santos indicted for donor credit card fraud and more Jack McKinney Contributing Writer On Oct. 10, New York representative George Santos was indicted by a federal grand jury on 23 counts relating to embezzling, fraud, identity theft along with other charges. Santos is being accused of stealing campaign donors’ identities, taking their money through banking information
and proceeding to spend it on personal expenses. Strikingly enough, these charges come in addition to many other existing federal offenses. The Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs released a statement detailing the full extent of Santos’s charges. “Santos was previously charged with an additional seven counts of wire fraud, three counts
Representative George Santos
of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives in the original indictment,” the Office of Public Affairs said. The new charges became unique, nevertheless, through the scale of operations. Santos had nearly $8,000 in his personal bank account before the transactions occurred. After, over $500,000 had been accumulated in his account from an undisclosed loan that was — supposedly — to be paid off with his donor’s credit cards. In a formal address to the court, Santos’ former treasurer Nancy Marks detailed how she helped Santos. “I filed a first quarter 2022 report stating that $500,000 was
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loaned to the campaign by co-conspirator #1 and the money was not received at the time,” Marks said. “As campaign treasurer, I knew that the loan had not been made at the time.” As a result, the Department of Justice suspects that at least $44,800 was taken and concealed from campaign donors to pay the loan, demonstrating disastrous financial effects. Yet, many are left questioning the political implications of Santos’s damaged reputation. “Depending on the mood of the voters in New York’s Third Congressional District and the district’s jury pool, Congressman Santos’s political career may continue,” said Kevin Spann, a political science professor at GC. “That said, if Congress could manage to go a few years with-
out lurching from crisis to crisis and close call to close call regarding things like breaching the debt limit or government shutdowns, congressional leaders could aspire to Americans-once again-viewing the institution as boring but competent.” However, Spann is not alone in this opinion; some GC students believe that the Santos situation is simply a matter of continuity in the political system, revealed through an open veil. “It does not alter my view of Congress,” said Jayden Kypri, a freshman chemistry major. “I think Congress is corrupt because of their natural superiority, as they can get away with many things.” Santos scandal is coming at a time of a lot of political turmoil. In the context of American
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politics with the past few weeks have been indicative of certain trends. For instance, Former President Donald Trump was indicted on 37 counts in federal court; Hunter Biden, son of current President Joe Biden, was charged with two counts of tax violations and one count of illegally possessing a firearm. “It [George Santos] does not alter my view of Congress,” said Jayden Kypri, a freshman chemistry major. “I think Congress is corrupt because of their natural superiority, as they can get away with many things.” Beyond question, the U.S. Congress is resultingly losing public support. In March 2021, the estimated approval rating of Congress was 31.2%; now, it is projected to be at 18.9%, according to ABC News.
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KATE VERITY, NEWS EDITOR SHADIMON SMITH, ASST. NEWS EDITOR
10.26.2023
NEWS ISRAEL
Gittinger
aggression against Pal-
in all of the historic Pal-
ed some insight into the
murder of so many Pal-
is an assistant profes-
estine, however, is com-
estinian lands. Hamas
history of Hamas’s gov-
estinian citizens in Gaza.
sor of religious studies
pletely unbalanced and
has long said that abol-
ernance in this region.
in the Department of
not proportionate. They
ishing the state of Israel
“The daily lives of ordi-
fully laid siege to the
Philosophy,
Religion
are evicting millions of
is necessary in order for
nary Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza Strip. This includes
moving from unilater-
and Liberal Studies at
Palestinians out of Gaza
this goal to be met but
have gotten increasingly
the import of food, med-
GC. She believes that
now. They’re fleeing to
has let up on that inva-
dire, and while Hamas
al support for most any
icine, fuel and fresh
Israel
Egypt;
sive rhetoric in recent
is trying to direct that
Continued from page 1 In addition, Israel has
Dr.
Juli
has
the
right
there’s an in-
water to the citizens of
spond; Hamas should be eliminated’ but now say-
Oct. 18, The United Na-
ing, ‘Don’t kill too many
tions Relief and Works
ordinary
Palestine
that can have long-term
East, or UNRWA, called
negative consequences.’”
the situation an “unprec-
On Oct. 19, GC held a
catastrophe.”
rael and Palestine to conflict. It is home to over 2 million Palestinians, but Israel has occupied the region since 1967. Being only about 140 square miles, it is one of the most densely populated regions in the world.
Palestinians
in the process because
Refugees in the Near
long been grounds for Is-
raelis wanted to carry
‘Israel has a right to re-
ian crisis has ensued. On
The Gaza Strip has
types of strikes that Is-
the message still that is,
supplies
dwindling, a humanitar-
edented
administration
civilians coupled with
begin with. With these
for
the
the toll on Palestinian
largely impoverished to
Agency
Biden
seen
out to cautions about
Gaza, who were already
life-sustaining
“You’ve
Destruction in Gaza
Woman mourning her relative at a hospital in Gaza
to strike back against
teresting Biblical irony
years. Nonetheless, that
anger at Israel, part of it
Hamas but is doing so
there, of course, since
has not stopped aggres-
is due to the policies that
in a manner resulting
the Jews left Egypt once
sive action from escalat-
Hamas is pursuing as the
in too much loss of life.
upon a time. It’s creating
ing in the region, now to
governing organization
“Although Hamas’s at-
a genocidal situation.”
the point of all-out war.
in Gaza,” Newsome said.
tack with the rockets was
In 2007, Hamas be-
Dr. Brian Newsome is
Newsome also com-
very effective, of course,
came the dominant po-
a professor of history and
mented on how the U.S.
Israel’s going to hammer
litical party in Gaza. It
the dean of the John Sall-
is working to support Is-
back threefold,” Gitting-
aims to establish an in-
strom Honors College
rael as its ally without en-
er said. “Their current
dependent Islamic state
here at GC. He provid-
dorsing the unnecessary
candlelight vigil around the
Central
Campus
fountain, hosted by GC Hillel Students. Some members of the organization
declined
to
comment at this time. Even across the world, people are being directly affected by this war.
Uber faces multiple lawsuits over sexual assault Hannah Dunn
inadequately responded
if not all, drivers make
safety measures within
2022, an anonymous for-
drivers, passengers and
Staff Writer
to such incidents. They
me uneasy,” said Mak-
the ridesharing platform.
mer executive came for-
incidents from the com-
contend that Uber con-
enna Etheridge, a junior
de-
ward with accusations
puters confiscated by the
ducts
mediocre-level
criminal justice major.
spite the introduction
of malpractice towards
police. IT computers in
background checks on
“It’s almost a last resort
of a “Safe Rides Fee” in
passengers within the
drivers and often fails to
to use an Uber for me.”
Uber offices turn com-
2014, the fees collected
organization,
take appropriate action
Uber’s terms of use
have not been utilized
doubt on the compa-
pletely black, hindering
following filed allega-
explicitly disallow sex-
to enhance passenger
ny’s commitment to ad-
tions of sexual assault.
ual assault class action
safety. Uber claimed the
dress issues adequately.
lawsuits against the com-
fee would be put toward
This former executive,
anger stems from the
pany,
safety
absence
of
dashcam
each case be tried indi-
extensive
recorders
in
vehicles,
victims
Uber, the ridesharing giant, finds itself amid a legal battle, as hundreds of women nationwide have filed lawsuits claiming
insufficient
protection against sexual assault and harassment during rides. In a significant development, 80 of these cases have been consolidated in federal court, with Judge Charles Breyer of northern California presiding over the pre-trial
proceedings.
These cases, often referred to as “bellwether trials,” are seen as “test” cases that help attorneys understand how the succeeding cases will go. These trials carry the potential to shape the outcome of numerous similar lawsuits across various states. The legal process is expected to unfold over the next
Another
point
of
mandating
that
police
investigations.
The lawsuits against Uber
underscore
the
pressing need for ride-
who remains nameless,
background
highlighted that Uber
vidually. This policy has
checks. The absence of
has a “kill switch” that ac-
argue
been a subject of criti-
in-vehicle cameras, cur-
tivates when law enforce-
would enhance safety
cism and legal challenge.
sory background checks
ment is notified about
and accountability. Uber,
“The combining of
however, has so far re-
the cases has, historical-
for drivers and the in-
an issue within an Uber
frained from implement-
ly, been more impactful
ability for passengers to
vehicle, which has been
in terms of the Ameri-
criticized for delaying
folds, victims, families
ing this safety measure.
request drivers of a spe-
can legislative system,”
— or even preventing —
and other citizens are ea-
“I agree with having
cific gender have raised
said Amanda Respess,
information from being
ger to see how these cases
dashcams because if the
concerns about the com-
a senior mass commu-
sent to the police. This
will influence safety and
drivers knew they were
pany’s safety standards.
being
there
nication lecturer at GC.
Uber’s
switch is said to elimi-
accountability
would be less attempts
“As far as Uber making
gray legal history, in July
nate all data regarding
the ridesharing industry.
of sexual assault,” said
their services safer, there
Lennon Mitchell, a se-
is a lot of technology that
nior computer science
would enable that, but
major. “I also believe
it may result in people
the riders could record
having to give up their
on their own devices
privacy, given that they
as well for extra safety.”
may need to be tracked
which
watched,
Uber
spokesperson
or
recorded.
Adding
to
sharing platforms to prioritize consumer safety and respond effectively to allegations of sexual harassment and assault. As the legal battle un-
within
Person-
Gabriela Condarco-Que-
ally, I would submit to
tention to the critical is-
sada acknowledged the
tracking or recording if
sue of safety within the
gravity of sexual assault
that ensured my safety.”
ridesharing
and
emphasized
education
casting
and
two years, drawing at-
industry.
Furthermore,
the
In a revealing statistic,
Allegations within the
company’s commitment
Uber’s safety report from
lawsuits range from in-
to addressing each alle-
2020 disclosed 9,805 sex-
cidents of groping and
gation seriously while
ual assault reports from
kidnapping to harrow-
prioritizing user safety.
2017 to 2020, includ-
ing cases of rape. Vic-
“I’ve used Uber a cou-
ing 852 reports of rape.
tims argue that Uber
ple times, and every time,
These figures highlight
possesses the ability to
I have been anxious to get
the urgency of the issue
make rides safer but has
in the car because most,
and the need for robust
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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR EMILY HENDERSON, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
10.26.2023
SPORTS
Courtesy of GC Athletics
Courtesy of GC Athletics
GC men’s basketball season preview
Will GC Basketball bounce back from last year’s season? Connor Blakley
University at 1:30 p.m.
ence as possible before
only one senior and five
with
schedules
Aquino said. “We want
Staff Writer
on Saturday, Nov. 11,
conference play starts
juniors are on the roster.
outside of basketball.”
to ensure that the team is
GC men’s basketball
and North Greenville
on Jan. 3 against Co-
Adrian Cohen,
a
A lot of work has been
physically and mentally
is nearing its return, as
University at 1:30 p.m.
lumbus State University.
senior
guard,
ex-
put in during the off-sea-
prepared for the season.
the 2023-2024 season
on Sunday, Nov. 12.
Freshman guard Co-
plained
his
for
son to prepare for the
You can see the guys are
starts Nov. 11 against
“I think preseason
nyer Smith talked about
year.
regular season outside of
eager to get out there and
upcoming
University.
tournaments are a real
his
from
“I see my role as a lead-
preseason tournaments.
play by the way they carry
GC looks to bounce
test for the team,” said
high school basketball
er for the younger guys,”
Many hours have been
themselves in the weight
back after a disappoint-
head coach Ryan Aquino.
to
basketball.
Cohen said. “Leading
put in to be ready for the
room
ing 9-18 record last year.
“We can implement dif-
“There is a pretty
by example is my focus,
beginning of the season.
The hungry GC men’s
In the 2022-2023 season,
ferent lineups and strat-
big difference between
whether it is through-
“Training and con-
basketball team is anx-
their offense was ranked
egies leading up to the
the two,” Smith said. “I
out practice, games or
ditioning is key when it
ious for their season
No. 9 in the Peach Belt
season ahead of us. It’s a
would say the most no-
even encouraging guys
comes to the off-season,”
to begin next month.
Conference, scoring 69.2
chance for our team to be
ticeable difference is the
points per game and a
able to build chemistry
intensity and speed of
total of 1,869 points for
on the road and embody
the game that I have had
the season. Their de-
who we are as a unit.”
to adjust to in practice.”
fense was ranked No. 8,
Preseason tourna-
GC is in for a big
as they allowed an av-
ments are especially im-
adjustment this year, as
erage of 74.5 points per
portant for this team, as
they lost four seniors
game and 2,012 points
the team is very young
due to them graduating.
throughout the season.
going into the 2023-
It is going to be a big test
GC looks to get some
2024 season. There are
for the younger guys to
preseason reps at a tour-
seven freshmen on the
step up and replace the
nament in Dahlonega,
roster, so the team is
production that these
Georgia, where they are
looking to get these
former players brought
set to face Limestone
players as much experi-
to the floor. This year,
OLYMPICS gender equality. Tokyo
When it comes to
to compete under IOC
ally cool to see NFL play-
players won’t get injured
2020, Paris 2024, and
sports like flag football,
rules, but it is unclear
ers get to represent their
playing a limited-con-
Milano-Cortina
many
wondering
whether teams would
country,” said Jackson
tact version of football.”
Limestone
Continued from page 1
If it gets approved, the
2026
transition
the
role
their
college
are
and
practice.”
Courtesy of GC Athletics
final event programme
have all included ad-
where they are going
allow their athletes to
Kiser, a junior business
A lot of people are
and number of athlete
ditional sports on the
to pull players from.
compete,
considering
major. “However, I think
getting excited about the
quotas in the addition-
Olympic
Programme
As of now, NFL play-
clauses in their contracts.
it will take a lot for NFL
thought of seeing players
al sports will be final-
under this framework.
ers would be allowed
“I think it would be re-
teams to trust that their
like Patrick Mahomes
ized in the near future.
and Justin Jefferson fly-
The framework that
ing around the field and
was set by the Olym-
beating
pic Agenda 2020, and
tries by large margins.
Rule 45 of the Olympic
The addition of these
Charter, gives flexibili-
sports to the Olympic
ty to review the Olym-
Games has the potential
pic Programme for each
to be very entertaining,
edition of the Games.
as spectators would get
This will be done in
to see events that are
order to try to introduce
not normally shown on
innovation and promote
2028 Olynpics logo
other
coun-
an international stage..
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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR EMILY HENDERSON, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
10.26.2023
SPORTS
College football midseason update Drew Bogumill
gether something spe-
state Red River Rivalry.
Staff Writer
cial, so I hated to see
This season has seen
them lose like they did.”
cerned with how we
State and Ohio State at
four
looked through the first
the end of the season.
a lot of disappointments
teams in the country
couple of weeks,” said
Ohio State has also
surprising
for teams like Notre
are Georgia, Michigan,
Tucker Sutton, a senior
had a relatively easy
way through, and there
story so far this season
Dame, LSU, Clemson
Ohio State and Flori-
accounting major. “After
schedule so far, except
have been a lot of unex-
has been the Texas Long-
and
da
respectively.
we beat the brakes off
for
pected twists and turns.
horns. Texas shocked
Notre Dame has al-
Georgia’s only close
a good Kentucky team,
matchup against Notre
The story of the sea-
the nation in Week Two
ways been known to
game so far was against
I got a little faith back.”
Dame.
The
Buckeyes
son has been Deion
scored
a
touchdown
Sanders and the Colora-
with one second left in
do Buffaloes, who took
the game to win 17-14.
the country by storm in
Florida State opened
the first couple of games.
the season against No. 5
In the season opener,
LSU, who they defeated
Colorado defeated TCU,
45-24. They then went
who was ranked No. 17
on to beat Clemson as
The 2023 college football season is already half-
Another
even
Alabama.
As it stands right
now,
the
State,
top
at the time. Colorado, led
Week
Five
well in Week Four and
by Deion’s son Shedeur,
are
beat TCU 45-42 and
still
undefeated.
“I think this is the best
showed that all the hype
we have looked since the
was not for nothing.
Jimbo Fisher and Jam-
Colorado would go
eis Winston days,” said
on to win their next two
Colby Lau, a senior mar-
games as well and were
keting major. “I really
ranked No. 19. Unfortunately, the Cinderella
their
Julia Jensen| Art Director
believe this is our year
not
for the taking, and I can’t
In a back-and-forth bat-
allowed more than 10
wait for the playoffs.”
season has seen the op-
tle, Georgia just bare-
points
went on to beat Baylor
posite. Louisville tore up
ly avoided a big upset
they have played in this
half of the season yet
to go all the way,” said
and a ranked Kansas
their O-line, resulting in
— thanks to a 40-yard
season. This is mostly
to come, there are still
Toby Gaines, a senior
team. Their undefeated
five sacks of quartber-
touchdown
star
due to what has been a
a lot of teams that have
mass
communication
season came to an end
back Sam Hartman, eight
tight end Brock Bowers
very easy schedule for
a chance to make the
major. “Deion is a great
when Oklahoma beat
tackles for loss, and only
at the end of the game.
them so far, but they do
playoffs, and it will be
coach and really put to-
them 34-30 in the All-
44 net rushing yards.
“I was a little con-
have to face both Penn
very exciting to watch.
left with a statement.
ships, Young and Santoro
ward to seeing her team
Ashley
were the only remaining
compete
Bentz won three of her
players going into the
coming spring season.
look-
four matches in the B
fourth round of the tour-
“I was very proud of
The doubles match-
ing to bounce back in
flight. In the A flight,
nament in the singles
how we competed for
es at the Gridiron Clas-
the spring season and
juniors Chiara Santoro
draw. Both were seeded
both tournaments this
sic did not go their
get some more wins.”
and Jada Young both
eighth and dropped their
season,”
way, as they were only
The women’s team also
picked up two victories.
games in the round of 16.
“I’m very excited with
able to win three out
wrapped up their season
In the doubles por-
Senior Ashton Morri-
what is in store for this
Bobcats in the A flight.
of their 11 matches.
earlier this month. This
tion of the tournament,
son and Young were seed-
team in the spring, and I
In the B flight, Noé
In the Intercollegiate
season, they played in the
Young and sophomore
ed eighth in the doubles
can’t wait for it to come.”
Villen managed to cap-
Tennis Association, or
Mercer Tournament and
Laura Almagro domi-
draw. They won the sec-
After a very produc-
ture two victories —
ITA, Championships in
the ITA Championships.
nated, as they won all
ond round but eventually
tive season for the Bob-
along with two losses.
late September, the Bob-
In the Mercer Tour-
three of their doubles
lost to Anderson Univer-
cats, all eyes are now set
The C flight is where
cats played a very good
nament, at the end of
matches 8-4, 8-2 and 8-6.
sity in the third round.
on getting better and
tournament.
the season, the Bobcats
In the ITA Champion-
defeated
have a powerhouse of an
Auburn in Week Five.
No. 3 Alabama 34-24.
offensive line, but this
loes 42-6 in Week Four.
The Longhorns then
“I wanted Colorado
story came to end when Oregon routed the Buffa-
when
they
from
Michigan in
has any
game
With
the
second
GC MEN’S TENNIS: FALL SEASON RECAP Davis Camuso
nior
Staff Writer The fall season for the GC men’s tennis team wrapped up earlier this month. The last tournament of the season was the Gridiron
Classic,
which
took place in Macon. It was a tough go around for junior standout Gabe Cizek. He lost in the A flight singles to four different schools. He made it close in all four matches but was not able to capture a victory for the
GC
shined,
as
se-
Jorge
Robinson
and Luka Suaer Jimenez
pulled out three vic-
both captured huge vic-
tories
tories in the tournament.
against
Middle
Georgia State, Flagler and
Alabama
State.
Sophomore Aurélien Arlot
earned
two
more
victories
him-
Junior
Sebastian
Nuñez remains hopeful
for
ing
the
upcom-
spring
season.
“We had a very pro-
self, as well as sopho-
ductive fall season and
more Braxton Wright,
were able to get better
who got a victory over
along the way,” Nuñez
Middle Georgia State.
said.
Robinson
“We’re
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Freshman
Young
looks
for-
in
the
Young
up-
said.
competing in the spring.
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PAIGE BLAKEMORE, A&L EDITOR KYLIE ROWE, ASST. A&L EDITOR
10.26.2023
ARTS & LIFE
HAUNTED
Isabella McComis | Digital Media Editor
past and — potentially su-
by taking a class through
nity to celebrate them for
own eerie photographs,
pernatural — locations.
Continuing
Education
their impressive works.
specifically for the show.”
at
College.”
“My first art show
These artists becom-
alumni
in Milledgeville was at
ing and maintaining in-
knew I had some sea-
have worked with the
GCSU during a group
volvement in the Milled-
son-appropriate
art-
Allied Arts Center to re-
senior
said
geville art community is
Audrey
turn their talents to the
Paige Griffin, an artist
what Allied Arts is about.
Crumbley, an artist and
Milledgeville communi-
and GC alumni involved
The
ers to not only enjoy the
GC alumni involved in
ty. This allows the artist to
in the exhibit. “As a fan of
geville exhibit will return
art but learn more about
the exhibit. “I began wa-
show what they learned
spooky things, I became
next year as well to begin
Baldwin County’s darker
tercolor painting in 2015
at GC and the commu-
inspired to create my
what is planned to be-
Continued from page
Along with all these pieces are also general spooky and Halloween-themed works. It aims to encourage view-
“I was interested in participating because I
work,”
said
Georgia Many
GC
exhibit,”
Haunted
Milled-
come an annual event. Students, staff and the community are encouraged to stop by and celebrate these local artists. Allied Arts is located at 201 N Wayne St. and can be contacted
at
478-452-3950.
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10.26.2023
ARTS & LIFE
The spooky season costume craze Delaney Derry Contributing Writer
With the excitement of
Halloween
right
around the corner, the topic of costume choices is captivating students’ conversations. The murmurs of this costume craze is spreading around GC like
wild-
fire, with popular culture as the fuel to the blaze. When
asking
GC
students and professors what they think people will dress as this year,
fashion and makeup will
website
have people singing siren
es pop culture’s rela-
songs this Halloween as
tionship
they prepare their out-
een on its “How Has
fits to be these mythi-
Pop Culture Changed
cal creatures of the sea.
Halloween?”
“I think that Barbie will
dominate
contextualiz-
to
Hallow-
page.
“In the past, Hallow-
every-
een costumes were always
thing,” said Avery-Claire
inspired by traditional
Galloway, a junior en-
characters like witches,
glish major. “There are
ghosts, goblins, and vam-
so many different Bar-
pires,” the page said. “But
bie outfits that peo-
with the rise of pop cul-
ple
as.”
ture, costumes have be-
With Greta Gerwig’s
come more diverse and
could
“Barbie”
dress
recently
re-
leased in theaters this
reflect current trends.” Popular
characters
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was Friday the 13th this year, there will be
year, it is no shock that
in things like movies,
there will be lots of Kens
TV shows or books can
and Barbies making their
impact people’s choices
appearance this Hallow-
when deciding what they
een. This popular film
want to dress as for Hal-
will have people dressing
loween. Iconic figures
in their most fashion-
or trends from the year
able and perfectly pink
can cause people to stray
Barbie styles. The influ-
from the more tradition-
and the scale make-
ence of this new movie
al costumes, like ghosts
up trends.” said Emma
in pop culture is likely to
and
Chambers, a sophomore
affect the decision mak-
culture has given Hal-
liberal
major.
ing process for people as
loween more diversity,
The iridescent scale
they are readying them-
so people are more like-
and films will inspire
makeup trend, as well
selves to trick-or-treat.
ly to dress as something
people to dress as these
have been around since
mov-
like their favorite char-
terrifying
characters.
the 1950s, and with the
The
influence
of
has been floating around
ie was a cultural phe-
acter from a TV show.
It is true too that “Bar-
new adaptation of the
these
movements
in
TikTok, has given people
nomenon,” said Jeffrey
“I think we will see
bie” has made a huge
movie, people of various
pop culture is what will
the idea of dressing as
MacLachlan,
En-
a lot of Barbies, super-
impact on our society’s
ages, races and genders
bring out the very best
sirens this year. The in-
glish professor at GC.
heroes of various per-
pop culture. Barbies have
are all coming together
of this year’s captivat-
fluence of pop culture’s
Nights of the Jack’s
suasions and since it
been
this Halloween to be var-
ing costume selections.
many had some insightful answers that helped to shine a light on how pop culture is affecting people’s choices when deciding on a costume. “I think a lot of people will dress as sirens because of the wet hair
studies
“The
as the wet hair style that
Barbie
an
goblins.
Popular
a lot more horror villains,” MacLachlan said. With events like Friday the 13th and various new horror movies released, like “Insidious: The Red Door,” it is likely that we will see lots of horror villains swarming the streets on Halloween night. The impact of these significant events
something
that
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ious versions of Barbie.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Paige Blakemore
a
mammogram
can
not always result in can-
goes for exams, we’re
and
cer. Additional screen-
all always on edge be-
accessible.
ings and tests by doc-
cause we’re so worried it
The American Can-
tors and surgeons will
could possibly show up.”
cer Society recommends
be necessary in order to
Some awareness cam-
that women should be-
reach a definitive answer.
paigns have raised con-
gin annual breast cancer
“My grandmother had
cerns that breast cancer
screening mammograms
breast cancer,” said Del-
has
starting at 40 years old.
aney Derry, a sophomore
With slogans like “I love
Women over 55 can
English major. “She had
boobies” and “save sec-
choose to be screened
to go through radiation,
ond base,” many survi-
which was really tough on
vors feel as though they
her body, my family and
are
everybody emotionally.”
and equated to their
Derry’s grandmother
breasts, as reported by
A&L Editor
seem
October is National
not
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also referred to as BCAM. The month commerates and spreads awareness of the heroic women battling breast cancer and those who have lost their lives to it. Throughout October, many wear pink ribbons to show their support, raise donations to pink-themed causes and participate in awareness campaigns. According to the National
Breast
Cancer
Foundation, one out of eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer.
daunting easily
every two years or every year as long as they are
in
good
health.
During a mammogram, women stand in front of an X-ray machine while two plates
survived
breast
been
being
sexualized.
diminished
can-
Collective Shout, a wom-
cer, but the gene is still
en’s advocacy campaign
present
trying to combat this.
amongst
the
Julia Jensen | Art Director
across as exploitative. At GC, sorority Zeta
While the sorority tabled
around
campus,
Tau Alpha’s philanthro-
they passed out cards
py is breast cancer ed-
that teach women how
ucation and awareness.
to do self-examinations
think
and the importance of
about it, if you put eight
breast cancer education.
is advised by the Center
of your friends in a
“Along with educating
for Disease Control, or
room, one of them will
women and spreading
have breast cancer one
awareness, we try to be
day,” said Greer Harper,
a big support system for
a member of Zeta Tau
other women,” Harper
Alpha at GC. “That’s so
said. “It’s a huge deal that
scary to think about.”
impacts so many people,
During October, the
so it’s very important to
flatten the breast in order to scan the tissue. It
the CDC, not to wear deodorants, lotions or
women in her family.
Although
the
in-
If you put eight of your friends in a room, one of them will have breast cancer one day.
“When
you
In 2023, it is estimat-
perfumes
ed that nearly 300,000
particles can sometimes
women and 3,000 men
transfer on the screening.
will be diagnosed with
Women typically receive
breast cancer in the
their results back with-
sorority made cards for
have that strong support
United
States
alone.
in 30 days of the scan.
survivors, held a breast
system, and people that
For
many
wom-
cancer survivors lunch
really
and hosted a 5K to raise
with you when you’re go-
money for breast cancer
ing through something
treatment and research.
as scary as breast cancer.”
since
Oftentimes,
these
breast
en, the process of get-
cancer screenings will
ting screened for breast
be pronounced abnor-
cancer and scheduling
mal. However, this does
- Greer Harper
“It’s something I think
tention
is
about a lot,” Derry said.
awareness,”
“Whenever
the
my
mom
to
“raise
many
messages
of
come
do
sympathize
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PAIGE BLAKEMORE, A&L EDITOR KYLIE ROWE, ASST. A&L EDITOR
05.01.2023
ARTS & LIFE
Cale’s cinema corner: The modern horror movie hall of fame Cale Strickland
er or not “Black Swan”
Managing Editor
counts as horror depends
but
“Heredi-
Ironically, Julia Ducour-
Opinion
on what you find scary.
tary,” premiered at South
nau’s “Titane,” one of the
The film industry is
Some say it is a thriller;
by Southwest, he has
gnarliest films I have ever
others say it is psycho-
emerged as one of the
seen, is also one of my fa-
logical horror. But I will
most promising directors
vorites of the decade so
say, it still haunts me to
working in horror — and
far. Ducournau’s direc-
my core, which is why I
one of the most prom-
torial debut, “Raw,” made
have only seen it once.
ising filmmakers of his
me nauseous. And, after
(dir.
generation. His two fol-
hearing the early word on
Peele)
low-ups, “Midsommar”
“Titane,” I was not sure if
“Get Out” might be
and “Beau is Afraid,” are
I would be able to make it
the signature horror film
brightly lit and lengthy;
through it. But I did, and
of the 2010s, and Jordan
“Hereditary” is pitch-
I will say, it is worthy of
Peele might be the sig-
black and tight. And, un-
every bit of praise it has
Pearl grows restless —
synthetic world around
nature horror filmmaker
like Aster’s more recent
received — including
and goes on a bloody
them. Some can digest
of our time. A box-office
work, it is filled to the
the Palme d’Or, which it
rampage. You have to see
plastic; others, including
sensation released in the
brim with soul-shatter-
won at the Cannes Film
it to believe it. The end
Tenser, can “grow” new
wake of Donald Trump’s
ing supernatural. Toni
Festival. The less said
credits sequence might
organs. He, with the help
election with themes of
Collette gives one of my
about the film, the better.
be my favorite of all time.
of Caprice, of course,
contemporary race re-
favorite performances of
Go into it blind — and
lations, and seeming-
all time as Annie Gra-
with an empty stomach.
ly well-meaning white
ham, a mother whose
“Pearl” (dir. Ti West)
Americans’ role in them,
family spirals out of con-
it was able to tap into
always in flux. The popularity — and, by extension, producibility — of genres wax and wane with
time.
Romantic
and studio comedies, a mainstay of the late 20th century and 2000s, have fallen to the wayside. But horror, year after year, remains relevant. And with Halloween right around the corner, there is no better time to revisit the genre’s best. Here are a handful of my
“Get
Out”
Jordan
Since Ari Aster’s defeature,
it through the first one.
“Black Swan” movie
of
the
removes these organs
Future”
(dir.
Da-
on stage and becomes a
vid
Cronenberg)
celebrity in a body mod-
Scares are the back-
David Cronenberg is
ification-obsessed soci-
trol after the death of her
bone of horror, but many
the king of body horror,
ety. It is an odd prem-
the cultural zeitgeist. In
own mother, the Graha-
of my favorites in the
and he has been since
ise, I know. Ironically,
under two hours, Peele
ms’ matriarch; it is one of
genre balance frighten-
he earned the title in the
it is every bit as funny
juggles
edge-of-your-
my favorite movies of all
ing, stomach-clenching
‘80s and ‘90s. His latest,
as it is gory — in large
seat terror, jaw-dropping
time. Aster has said he is
imagery with emotion-
“Crimes of the Future,”
part because of Kristen
plot twists and subtle yet
moving on from horror.
ally
humor.
may not be true-blue
Stewart’s nervy, oddball
thought-provoking cul-
If that is true, “Heredi-
Ti West’s “Pearl” is not
body horror, but it is as
performance as Timlin,
tural criticism. You can-
tary” serves as a remind-
funny; it is downright
visceral as anything I
a bureaucrat in charge of
not ask for much more
er of what we are going to
hilarious. The prequel to
have seen in the past five
the, wait for it, “Nation-
Natalie Portman, as she
from any film, let alone
lose: high-level, thought-
West’s adult-film slasher
years. The film stars Vig-
al Organ Registry.” Like
works her way up the
a low-budget genre film
ful genre filmmaking.
“X,” the film follows the
go Mortensen and Léa
“Black Swan,” I do not
ranks of a New York bal-
produced by Blumhouse
Ju-
titular Pearl, a poor farm
Seydoux as Saul Tenser
know if “Crimes of the
let company. Sayers, shy
Productions. And, it in-
Ducournau)
girl desperate for a big-
and Caprice, a pair of per-
Future” is a “horror mov-
and timid but ambitious
troduced me to Childish
I have a weak stomach;
ger, grander life. Her hus-
formers-turned-lovers in
ie.” But, if you are look-
and relentless, is hungry
Gambino’s
“Redbone.”
blood and gore are not
band, Howard, a soldier,
a dystopian future. En-
ing for something creepy
for success, and the film
“Get Out” is the defini-
my thing. My girlfriend
is overseas. Left to tend
vironmental apocalypse
and eerie to mix in with
showcases the lengths she
tion of a modern classic.
wanted to watch all the
to her family’s farm and
looms. Out of necessity,
your favorite Hallow-
will go to for recognition
“Hereditary”
“Saw”
before
her father, and endure
humans rapidly evolve to
een classics, it might
“Saw X”; I barely made
her menacing mother,
adapt to the increasingly
be right up your alley.
favorites from the 2010s — and the 2020s so far. “Black Swan” (dir. Darren Darren depictions
Aronofsky) Aronofsky’s of
anxiety
might be better than those of any other director working today. “Black Swan” is the cinematic equivalent of a two-hour panic attack. It follows Nina Sayers, played by
and validation. Wheth-
(dir.
Ari
Aster)
“Titane” lia
(dir.
movies
relieving
“Crimes
HBO’s “Savior Complex”: The dark side of altruism Ava Pendragon
which resulted in a law-
Contributing Writer
Ugandan
No White Saviors said.
State University. “There’s
porting
suit against Bach in 2020.
children without proper
“Unfortunately, she was
a colonial assumption
in need is a noble pur-
In a three-part doc-
Bach was accused of
medical training and cer-
able to flee the country
that westerners know
suit. In order to do so
umentary series, HBO’s
violating human rights
tification is a violation of
before authorities took
what other communi-
ethically, it is necessary
“Savior Complex” follows
by posing as a medical
the right to equality and
interest in the case.”
ties need, but when we
to be informed on the
professional and pro-
freedom from discrim-
In addition to the
don’t question how we’re
local needs of the com-
viding medical care to
ination on the ground
lawsuit,
docu-
helping, that’s when a lot
children in the country.
of race and social status,
series has further shed
of what’s done is more
understand
contrary to Article 21
light on the ethical di-
harmful
that mentality because I
of the [Ugandan] Con-
lemmas and dynamics
grew up surrounded by
stitution,” Kwagala said.
of power and race sur-
nity
rounding Western aid
with people who may
in
countries.
need help is an import-
the story of Renee Bach, an American missionary who, in 2010, followed God’s will and founded Serving His Children. This Christian nonprofit was meant to be a nutrition center to treat malnourished
children
in Jinga, Uganda; however, a total of 105 children died in her care. What 10-month
began
as
a
missionary
“I
can
it, but after watching the
“Treating
Some
organizations,
HBO’s
Building and
good.” commu-
connections
munity, not what a missionary or tourist group deems
appropriate.
As the lawsuit against Bach and HBO’s documentary continues to
documentary, I noticed
such as No White Sav-
how ignorant I had been
iors, a Ugandan advoca-
“It is a really pow-
ant step for genuine al-
about those issues,” said
cy campaign who com-
erful example of the
truism, and it can be
Emily Smith, a senior
mented on Bach’s actions
harms that can be done
done by listening to our
mass
communication.
in an Instagram post, are
by well-intended peo-
own local communities.
Primah Kwagala, a
on track to hold individ-
ple when they’re not re-
“If you do want to trav-
Ugandan civil and hu-
uals like her account-
flecting over dynamics
el, figure out what skills
providing assistance and
man
able for their actions.
of race and colonialism”
you have and listen to the
respecting local customs
rights
attorney,
African
than
communities
gain attention, discussions on the role of Western aid in international cultures persist. Finding the right balance between
trip in 2007 was the be-
explained
how
Bach’s
“Renee Bach com-
said Jenna N. Hanchey,
people asking [for help]
and expertise remains a
ginning of a five-year
actions
violated
the
mitted serious Human
an assistant professor
for what kind of skills
challenging and vital is-
operation of an unqual-
Ugandan
Rights
and
of rhetoric and cultur-
they need,” Hanchey said.
sue in the broader con-
ified
tion to The New Yorker.
should be in prison,”
al studies at Arizona
Volunteering and sup-
text of international aid.
medical
facility,
Constitu-
violations
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ARTS & LIFE
Kylie’s Disney Channel monstober episode ranking Kylie Rowe Asst. A&L Editor
Opinion Way back in my day, Disney Channel released some of the best and scariest episodes each year during what they called “Monstober.” With my expert knowledge of this topic, I ranked the 10 most memorable Halloween episodes. However, this list does not coincide with the ranking of my favorite shows from this era. 10. “Shake It Up”: “Haunt It Up” (Season 3, Episode 19): The episode was broken into two storylines. First, Flynn, Deuce and Ty enter into a bet of who could last the longest in this haunted house that was basically a bunch of lame tricks and a 19-year-old dude screaming like a hungry infant, but that was not the worst of it. CeCe and Rocky find out from a co-dancer that they are “too old for Halloween.” Their solution was to, of course, watch a really sad movie, pass out raisins and knit. The episode ends with a final scary prank from Flynn that involved his friend pretending to be dead. This was entertaining, so that is why it is No. 10. I LOVED “Shake It Up,” but watching this was just so painful and was a wake-up call for me. 9. “Hannah Mon-
tana”: “Torn Between Two Hannahs” (Season 1, Episode 17): In this episode, Miley’s insultingly Southern, evil cousin from Tennessee, Luann, comes to visit and then proceeds to try to steal Miley’s identity. I wanted to like this episode so badly, but the Southern accents were so terrible that I could not believe they were actually from the South. Luann hogties Miley in her closet and then tries to expose her Hannah secret at a Halloween party, all while trying to rizz up Oliver. Somehow, Miley gets loose and saves the day. It was not the worst thing I have ever seen, but the writers definitely did not do any member of the cast a single favor. 8. “Good Luck Charlie”: “Scary Had a Little Lamb” (Season 2, Episode 25): This episode got on the lower half of the ranking simply because it was somewhat boring. In this episode, Gabe had to clean Mrs. Dabney’s house, PJ briefly dressed goth and Teddy sought revenge on some guy that scared her younger sister, Charlie, by pretending to murder her best friend, Ivy. Overall, I do not have much to say about this episode, as it was strange and uninteresting. 7. “Gravity Falls”: “Summerween” (Season 1, Episode 12): As you know, if you have seen the
show, Dipper and Mabel are only at the Mystery Shack over the summer. To be able to make a Halloween episode at the end of June, personally, I think should be celebrated. The majority of the plot was devoted to this murderous blob of a monster that required candy and Dipper’s crush on Wendy, once again, impairing his judgment. The episode ended with them defeating the monster by Soos eating it? It was kind of strange, and compared to the others on this list, this plot was not my favorite, as it is one of the least scary episodes of this show. 6. “Jessie”: “The Whining” (Season 2, Episode 1): This episode references the movie “The Shining” with references to the creepy twins and the ending scene of the movie. I think the reason this one is at six for me is because there is little to no mystery. Certain elements, such as the creepy twins, were on-theme for spooky season. However, the main plot, that Jessie turns into a murder nanny, was explained before it happened, with her starting the beginning of the episode by saying why she is angry and what her ideal punishment for the children is: limiting TV. All in all, not too bad of a watch, but certainly not the best. 5. “Kickin’ It”: “Wa-
The history of Halloween Olivia DeRosa
Contributing Writer Halloween is a favorite holiday among people of all ages, all around the world, with unique names and traditions, but the history of it started with a Celtic tradition. Samhain is one of the most powerful Celtic pagan holidays, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. It was believed that the wall separating the living from the dead dissipated just long enough for one to converse with those who have passed on. Sometimes, these celebrations could last up to three days, where tales of monsters and longpassed ancestors were swapped over feasts and mead. One of the most recounted stories of monsters was that of the Hero Nera, who encountered fairies and a corpse and was then lured into the Otherworld. The ghouls and monsters were exchanged
for trick-or-treating and costumes during the Middle Ages. In Ireland and England, poor families went from house to house of richer families asking for food, money or ale, usually taking place on All Saints’ Day. This tradition morphed into children going from house to house asking for sweet treats from their neighbors. The joy of carving jack-o’-lanterns did not have a fun, lighthearted start. In 1800s Scotland, there was a myth that began about “Stingy Jack,” who had tricked the devil and, as punishment, was forced to roam the earth with only a piece of coal in a turnip to light his way. People began carving their own versions of the turnip in various vegetables to ward off “Stingy Jack,” the devil and other evil spirits from visiting their homes. Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is the holiday that most
Spanish-speaking countries celebrate in place of Halloween. The day acknowledges and pays respect to one’s ancestors and is a celebration of life and death. The sugar skull has become a popular symbol of this holiday. “It’s the act of creating something dedicated to the memory of a person or even a pet, someone or something that you love and miss, that helps you revive their spirit,’’ said Michele Delgado, a sugar skull maker based out of Arizona. Today, Halloween has evolved into a day where everyone of any age can be whoever they want, although nowadays, there are a lot more Barbies and Batmans going from house to house than in the Middle Ages. Instead of warding off evil spirits, most people take it as an opportunity to spend the night with friends and family. Most college students in America cel-
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zombie Warriors” (Season 2, Episode 17): This episode is not included in the Disney+ Halloween section. I am not sure if I totally made up this episode coming out during Halloween, but I am including it because I think that this episode was my first experience with horror. After I conquered a 20-minute episode about karate-fighting zombies, I could get through anything. I think Jack and Kim belong together since they are both so hot, and that is honestly why I love this episode so much. With the whole burping zombie plot, that is surprisingly scary, combined with the fact that there is Jack and Kim content, I think this episode is worth the watch. 4. “Phineas and Ferb”: “Terrifying TriState Trilogy of Terror” (Season 4, Episode 18): Unlike “Phineas and Ferb”-typical 10-minute half-episodes, this episode is a full 30-minute feature. The episode is focused around a narrator telling three scary tales. The first is about Candace wishing her stuffed animals to life. Then, there is a story
about Doofenshmirtz making a wish on a giant baby head. The last, and my favorite, is about how pouring grape juice on a platypus creates an evil clone. After the kids get overrun with the evil platypi, they discover that soap is the key to defeating them. It is a great episode from a great show and definitely worth the rewatch. 3. “Wizards of Waverly Place”: “Halloween” (Season 3, Episode 2): After the Russos are told that the haunted house they were hosting was not scary, Alex is sent out to the wizard world to collect real ghosts. Alex comes back with some rather subdued ghosts at first, but then she brings one that used to haunt her brother, Justin. Comparatively, it made me cringe the least out of all of them, and this has always been my favorite Disney Channel show. I highly recommend you give this one a rewatch. 2. “A.N.T. Farm”: “MutANT” (Season 1, Episode 14): Although this show is not a favorite of mine, this episode includes all the elements that make a perfect Hal-
loween episode, such as a dance, switching perspectives between characters and all of the younger cast dressed as monsters. What truly puts this at No. 2 is the ultimate Halloween bop, “Calling All the Monsters,” that China Anne McClain blessed us all with in this episode. 1. “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”: “The Ghost of Suite 613” (Season 1, Episode 19): Watching this episode was the first time that I enjoyed being scared. In this episode, the friends try to get revenge on Zack by telling him an exaggerated ghost story of a room in the hotel being haunted by a scorned woman. As the episode continues, it is revealed that this ghost is actually real. What I love about this episode is that it does not hurt the “real-life” aspect of the show while also not explaining away the spooky haunting of the room by blaming it on pranks. All in all, this is my favorite episode to get me in the Halloween spirit, and I absolutely recommend that you watch it too.
ebrate Halloween as if they were celebrating Samhain without even knowing it. The celebration usually lasts across the whole of Halloween weekend. Dubbed “Halloweekend,” it is a threeday party with friends, sharing good food and even better stories. “On Friday, WGUR is having a Halloween concert with a band called Chief,” said Ethan Mollenauer, a junior mass communication student. “They are pleaying Beatles covers and dressing up like them.
I’m really looking forward to it. It’s just a good time to get out and show off your costumes and enjoy some music.” For GC students, Halloweekend is an excuse to dress up however they want and have a party with their friends. One friend group on campus is planning on going as Statues of Liberty, while another is planning on going as different characters from the show “Breaking Bad.” “This year, I am dressing up as Cupid,” said Rose Wagner, a senior
mass communication major. “But, my favorite costume I have ever done was when I dressed up as Dani from Midsommer, and my friend Collin dressed up as the bear. It was a really fun costume.” Halloween has evolved from a day of spirits, ghouls and monsters to a night of fun and fear. With great anticipation for the holiday, from young children to their grandparents, everyone can find something they love about the holiday.
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DREW OLDHAM, OPINION EDITOR
10.26.2023
OPINION
Should the U.S. be sending weapons to the Israeli government? Drew Oldham
According to Netanya-
ance by the Israeli gov-
Opinion Editor
hu, the goal of this count-
ernment appears to have
er-attack is to “crush
been nothing more than
and eliminate” Hamas.
a formality. The Israeli
He advised the 1.1 mil-
military has bombed the
lion Palestinians living
southern region of Gaza
in the region to evacu-
despite advertising it as
ate the northern part of
a safe haven for Pales-
Gaza and flee to the city
tinian refugees. It has
of Rafah, in the South.
also deprived innocent
Soon after this warn-
civilians of the resources
ing was issued, Israel
they need to live and has
made efforts to stop food
even bombed the evac-
transport, cut off the wa-
uation route that Israel
ter supply and disrupt
told bystanders to take.
After many years of festering ethnic and religious tension in the region, full-blown war between Israel and neighboring Gaza began in the Middle East on Oct. 7. This conflict began when Hamas, the illegal paramilitary
organization
that has been serving as the de facto government in Gaza since 2007, launched a surprise offensive on unsuspecting
the access to electricity that
Palestinian
Israel
has
been
a
resi-
long-standing and valu-
dents rely on to survive.
able ally of the United
It then commenced a
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raelis is a direct endorse-
terror, when dictators
li blockade, which is a
States since its endow-
ment of their actions,
don’t pay the price for
direct violation of the
bombing campaign that
ment as the Zionist
which I believe to be
their aggression, they
treatise in the Geneva
has reduced the major-
homeland in 1948. As
unethical and immoral.
cause more chaos and
Convention, which re-
ity of northern Gaza to
a result of this, the
The
absurdity
of
more death and more
quires a nation to en-
merely a heap of rubble.
U.S. has sent Israel ad-
America’s
reckless
fi-
destruction,” Biden said.
sure access to “essential
The prevention of ac-
vanced weaponry and
nancial involvement and
“They keep going, and
foodstuffs, clothing and
cess to resources that
military
irresponsible
provision
the costs and the threats
tonics” for children in ar-
both sides on one anoth-
are vital to life by the
gy for many decades.
of military technology
to America keep rising.”
eas that are under siege.
er. Both sides have virtu-
Israeli government has
U.S.-manufac-
for this war is demon-
This was just his sec-
We cannot possibly
ally limitless vitriolic ha-
quickly created a mas-
tured military technol-
strated in the fact that
ond Oval Office address
continue to endorse the
tred for one another, and
sive humanitarian crisis
ogy has been employed
U.S. missiles are being
in his stint as president.
Israeli’s violative and in-
this conflict has put this
in Gaza. One Al Jazeera
in the Israeli attacks
used against U.S. mis-
Israel’s continued use
considerate conduct in
hatred at center stage for
article reports that the
on Gaza and defense
siles. The U.S. gave Iran
of US military technol-
this war if we want to
the entire world to see.
restriction on resources
against Hamas. The U.S.
around $6 billion to re-
ogy in the killing of in-
consider our nation to
Israeli Prime Minister
in the region has caused
has sent munitions and
lease U.S. prisoners —
nocent Palestinians and
be the protector of hu-
Benjamin Netanyahu re-
hospitals
become
weapons and bolstered
money that is now being
in insidious efforts to
man rights and freedom
sponded with the utmost
overrun, painkillers to
the country’s highly ad-
used to finance Hamas.
deprive them of resourc-
everywhere, that we so
military aggression in re-
no longer be available
vanced Iron Dome de-
especially
es comes in violation of
often strive to be thought
sponse to the Hamas at-
to those injured by the
fense system with state
troubling is that Presi-
its obligations to protect
of as a country. If we
tacks, unleashing the full
conflict, extensive food
of the art interceptors.
dent Joe Biden is only
civilian persons in the
continue to send money
arsenal of Israeli artillery
scarcity and the shut-
U.S. weapons are being
doubling down on re-
time of war, as enumer-
and aid to Israel we are
and infantry into the war.
down of a water desali-
employed in the Israeli
questing money to send
ated in the Geneva Con-
condoning and abetting
According to The Guard-
nation plant that served
war effort, and this war
to Israel for the war. On
vention. The treatises
in the murder of these
ian Defense and Security
over a million people.
effort consists of directly
Oct. 19, a CNN broad-
of the convention have
Palestinian citizens by
Editor Dan Sabbagh, the
“Food is running out,
killing innocent civilians
cast
Biden’s
been in place since 1949,
supplying the weapons
Israeli Defense Force, or
warehouses are all emp-
and
killing
address to the public,
and outline the “rules of
that will dig their graves.
IDF, called upon 300,000
ty,”said Safwat Kahlout,
them by depriving them
where he detailed a plan
engagement” for how
As a result of this,
members of the reserves
an Al Jazeera journalist.
of access to resources
to request an additional
citizen’s of the country
I believe that the U.S.
to join 170,000 active-du-
“In the few supermarkets
they cannot live without.
$10 billion from Con-
you are fighting should
should
ty soldiers along Gaza’s
that are open, most of the
Blood is on American
gress to send to Israel.
be treated in war time.
cease sending money,
northern border to pre-
shelves are bare. There is
hands whether we like it
“History has taught
Children are being
military technology, and
pare for an invasion of
also a shortage of water.”
or not, and any contin-
us that when terrorists
deprived of food and
weaponry of any kind to
Gaza’s northern territory.
The evacuation issu-
ued aid we offer to the Is-
don’t pay a price for their
medicine by the Israe-
the Israeli Government.
CELSIUS
which provided a photo
or UTOX, which was
of a drug test in which
conducted by a cre-
well vetted, reliable, and
mon,
Red Bull tested positive
ator on TikTok who is
routinely employed in
can yield false positives
are close enough in
for
methamphetamine
an American Medical
almost every hospital
on drug tests, like Cel-
structure to yield a false
and the opioids oxyco-
Association-certified
and doctor’s office in
sius did. Molecules that
positive test result for an
done and Suboxone. It
doctor. UTOX screens
the country. The UTOX
are not the actual illicit
illicit substance. “There’s
also claimed that Bang
substances can be struc-
not amphetamine in the
tested positive for the rec-
turally similar enough
energy drink, but one of
immediately caught fire;
reational drug MDMA.
that the test is unable
these amino acids may
it received over 1.7 mil-
Despite these alarm-
to
them.
mimic
lion views on TikTok.
ing findings, fear not,
testing
and so [the test] is just
But many were skepti-
my fellow caffeine ad-
for the actual drug,”
going to become posi-
cal of both the results
dicts. Each time you go
said Dr. Peter Chai, an
tive if it detects a simi-
and methodology of her
to the gas station and
emergency
medicine
lar structure,” Chai said.
layman science. This is
pick out your favor-
physician specializing in
In conclusion, despite
hardly the first time an
ite Celsius in a 2-for-
toxicology at Brigham
what you may hear on
energy drink has been
$5, you are not, in fact,
and Women’s Hospital
social media, or what you
accused
contain-
consuming illicit drugs.
in Boston. “You’re test-
may think the next time
ing illegal stimulants.
The accusations made
are used to detect me-
screening results for Cel-
ing for a structure with-
a Celsius has you shaking
USA
against Celsius in these
tabolites for various il-
sius came back negative,
in the molecular com-
like a five-point Richter
Today, similar concerns
videos inspired a more
licit substances in one’s
indicating the illicit sub-
position of the drug.
scale earthquake, there is
were voiced in relation
rigorous examination of
body, including cocaine,
stances these creators
That’s how these tests
not methamphetamine,
to Red Bull and Bang in a
the drink via a hospital
amphetamines,
PCP,
claimed to be in them
commonly get fooled.”
cocaine or benzodiaze-
viral 2019 Facebook post,
urine toxology screen,
marijuana and opioids.
are not actually present.
The tests are often de-
pines in these beverages.
Israeli military outposts. Since the formal declaration of war on Israel by Hamas that followed the day after these attacks, vicious and deadly attacks and bombings have been launched by
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