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December 6, 2019
Vol. 61 Issue 10
instructors use the force of Christmas By Emily Branson Staff Writer
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there were a couple of kids who fell in love with “Star Wars.” Jump into hyperspace 40 years, and both of those people are now professors at Hutchinson Community College, but their love for “Star Wars” remains strong. Dan Naccarato, Business Management and Entrepreneurship Professor, first fell in love with the movies back in 1977, when the original “Star Wars” movie, “Episode IV: A New Hope,” came out. “It was the summer before my senior year in high school,” Naccarato said. “A girl I liked saw it while she was
vacationing out of town. When she got home, she told me it was the best movie she ever saw. She wanted to watch it again. So it was the perfect date opportunity.” “Star Wars” has connected millions of people over 42 years, and will be ending its series with “Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker,” which comes out in theaters Dec. 23. “‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is billed as the final installment of nine core Star Wars movies,” Naccarato said. “I will watch it multiple times in preparation to engage Brad Hallier (Journalism Instructor) in worldclass banter about Star Wars.” While Naccarato is excited to engage in conversations about
it after watching the movie, Tracy Chadwick, Computer Drafting Professor and Coordinator, will be sad when the final credits roll. “I hate to see them end it,” Chadwick said. “But I can’t wait to see how they wrap it up.” Chadwick fell in love with the “Star Wars” movies as a kid and is now able to enjoy taking his daughters to see them. “Having my two daughters, and them coming out with new movies, and being able to take them to Star Wars movies has meant the world to me,” Chadwick said. “‘Episode 7, The Force Awakens’ has a special part in my heart because that was the first one that I got to take my daughters to.”
Chadwick has even gone to the extent to decorate his front yard with “Star Wars” decorations for Christmas. “My yard will be pretty full this year,” Chadwick said. He has R2-D2 lights lining the yard, a projector shining on the garage, a new Chewbacca and Kylo Ren being put up this year. Chadwick also has a large X-Wing with R2-D2 flying it that will be on display. With the new movie coming out, Chadwick and Naccarato reflect on some of their favorite characters through the years and which ones have inspired them the most. For nearly 40 years, Naccarato has had two characters shape who he is: Millenium Falcon pilot
and Rebellion hero Han Solo and the Jedi Master, Yoda. “Han is a confident, fun-loving adventurer who faces every chal-
lenge with humor and optimism,” Naccarato said. “Yoda is the ultimate coach and teacher. See Force, Page 5
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Students ready to rise By Aaron Strain Web Master
With the latest movie in the “Star Wars” universe coming out over break, Hutchinson Community College students expressed mixed feelings about the direction of the series. Gage Stolzenburg, McPherson sophomore, said that he is going to review the complete series in episodic order, and then decide if he wants to continue with “Rise of Skywalker.” If he does watch it, it will be on the small screen at home. “Episode 9,” along with the rest of the sequel trilogy, “looks dumb,” he said. “I prefer the prequels over the newest trilogy.” When he was younger, the third prequel, “Revenge of the Sith,” was his favorite of the series. “Since now I’m an adult, I like ‘Return of the Jedi’ more,” Stol-
zenburg said. “When Luke learns his dad is Darth Vader, that was pretty dope.” Andrew Holt, Lago Vista, Texas freshman, went along with Stolzenburg “That’s a messed up reason, but I agree, he said, “I liked (Episode 7) ‘The Force Awakens,’ thinking it could set up something pretty cool, and then ‘The Last Jedi’ happened.” Zoe McKinnis, Partridge freshman, said, “I like the original ones better … ‘Rogue One’ was good, but I didn’t like the ending, and I don’t even remember what happened.” Asked if she would watch “Skywalker,” Hutchinson sophomore Leslie Grajeda said, “I mean, sure, but I’m apprehensive because it looks like they want Rey to get with Kylo Ren, a fascist, as a sort of redemption arc. “(Star Wars) is alright. I like Princess
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Leia and Rey because I’m like, really gay.” German freshman Zoë Faoro said she is excited to watch the movie. “I will definitely go see ‘Episode 9’ to find out the conclusion to the saga I love so much,” she said. “I really enjoyed The Force Awakens and thought the new characters that were introduced had a lot of potential. (However,) I’m not really happy with the direction ‘Episode 8’ took. “The Star Wars fandom is one of the most divided fandoms out there, (but) at the end of the day, no matter what happens, some Star Wars fans will be disappointed. It’s important to remember that it’s just fictional and nothing to get too upset over.” “Star Wars: Episode 9, The Rise of Skywalker” premieres December 20. Many movie theaters are already selling
tickets. With the latest movie in the “Star Wars” universe coming out over break, Hutchinson Community College students expressed mixed feelings about the direction of the series. Gage Stolzenburg, McPherson sophomore, said that he is going to review the complete series in episodic order, and then decide if he wants to continue with “Rise of Skywalker.” If he does watch it, it will be on the small screen at home. “Episode 9,” along with the rest of the sequel trilogy, “looks dumb,” he said. “I prefer the prequels over the newest trilogy.” When he was younger, the third prequel, “Revenge of the Sith,” was his favorite of the series. “Since now I’m an adult, I like ‘Return of the Jedi’ more,” Stolzenburg said. “When Luke learns his dad is
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Darth Vader, that was pretty dope.” Andrew Holt, Lago Vista, Texas freshman, went along with Stolzenburg “That’s a messed up reason, but I agree, he said, “I liked (Episode 7) ‘The Force Awakens,’ thinking it could set up something pretty cool, and then ‘The Last Jedi’ happened.” Zoe McKinnis, Partridge sophomore, said, “I like the original ones better … ‘Rogue One’ was good, but I didn’t like the ending, and I don’t even remember what happened.” Asked if she would watch “Skywalker,” Hutchinson sophomore Leslie Grajeda said, “I mean, sure, but I’m apprehensive because it looks like they want Rey to get with Kylo Ren, a fascist, as a sort of redemption arc. “(Star Wars) is alright. I like Princess Leia and Rey because I’m like, really gay.”
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German freshman Zoë Faoro said she is excited to watch the movie. “I will definitely go see ‘Episode 9’ to find out the conclusion to the saga I love so much,” she said. “I really enjoyed The Force Awakens and thought the new characters that were introduced had a lot of potential. (However,) I’m not really happy with the direction ‘Episode 8’ took. “The Star Wars fandom is one of the most divided fandoms out there, (but) at the end of the day, no matter what happens, some Star Wars fans will be disappointed. It’s important to remember that it’s just fictional and nothing to get too upset over.” “Star Wars: Episode 9, The Rise of Skywalker” premieres December 20. Many movie theaters are already selling tickets.
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