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Volume 102, Issue 12 March 30, 2021 West Haven, Conn. THE CHARGER BULLETIN The student news source of the University of New Haven. THE BIG PRICE OF A PANDEMIC Cover courtesy of Kayla Mutchler, Editor-in-Chief Story on page 6
March 30, 2021 Page 2 BU L L E T I N B OA R D Bulletin Briefs The Page 3 Meet the campus dietitian Charger Bulletin 300 Boston Post Road | West Haven, CT 06516 chargerbulletin@newhaven.edu | www.chargerbulletin.com Page 4 Office: 203.932.7182 Sports Spotlight: Hope Our office is located on the second floor of 46 Ruden Street, Room 202. Editor-in-Chief Kayla Mutchler Cuomo Managing Editor Amanda M. Castro Since 1938, The Charger Bulletin has been the official student news Page 5 Student Life Editor Beth Beaudry Sports Editor Joe Klaus source of the University of New Haven. Advertising An inside look at Entertainment Editor Tiara Starks The Charger Bulletin ad rate sheets are available upon request or by calling 203.932.7182 or via email at chargerbulletinads@gmail.com. Happy UNewHaven Opinion Editor Kristen Marcus The Charger Bulletin reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Ad- Staff Writers Elisa D’’”’Egidio, Isabelle Hajek, Barry vertisements within The Charger Bulletin are inserted by outside sourc- Page 7 Lewandowski, Shaylen Stancil, Samuel Weinmann, and Tyler Wells es identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the Univer- sity of New Haven. Advertising material printed herein is solely for informational purposes. For the most up-to-date information, visit A bigger and better Multimedia Editor Jada Clarke www.ChargerBulletin.com/advertise. Associate Editor for Photography Lismarie Pabon Letters to the Editor Justice League Associate Editor for Graphic Design Christopher The submission deadline for letters to the editor is 5 p.m. on Friday Page 9 Colquhoun Associate Editor for Videography Nick Meaney for publication in Monday’s issue. Letters to the Editor are also pub- lished online the same day as the release of print issues. Letters should not exceed 300 words if they are to be considered for print publication. Social media’s effect Advertising Manager Hannah Providence All submissions by outside writers to The Charger Bulletin, unless otherwise Community Engagement Editor Victoria Cagley approved by the Editor-in-Chief, will be treated as letters to the editor. on politics Advisor Susan Campbell Letters to the Editor are published under the discretion of the Page 11 Editor in Chief, and not every submitted letter will be pub- lished. The Charger Bulletin also reserves the right to To view previous issues, go to withhold Letters to the Editor that are excessively vul- gar or nonsensical, or do not meet our editorial standards. Have a laugh with a www.OurSchoolNewspaper.com/Charger or Letters can be sent via email to ChargerBulletin@newhaven.edu issuu.com/chargerbulletin satire piece and must contain the writer’s name and contact information for verification purposes. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Page 12 Editor are of the authors themselves and not The Charger Bulletin. The Charger Bulletin staff strives for excellence and accu- racy in writing and reporting. We recognize that mistakes 1st Place - ASPA Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic may occur and encourage readers to notify the Bulletin if Taboo topics Yearbooks, Magazines and Newspapers, 2018 they feel a correction is necessary. Please email the Edi- Honorable Mention, Mobile App of the Year - Pinnacle tor-in-Chief at chargerbulletin@newhaven.edu. Awards by College Media Association, 2017 The Charger Bulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin The Charger Bulletin
March 30, 2021 Page 3 NEWS A discussion about sex trafficking an OnlyFans era BY BETH BEAUDRY; Dean of Students Office Ashely increased opportunities for Tok, and that exploitation often not see themselves as victims of Dunn, director of the Center exploitation, especially after continues as their content may sexual crimes until they are able ISABELLE HAJEK for Forensics Investigations of the financial need created by be shared and sold to a third to reflect on their experiences. Staff Writers Trafficking in Persons and Chair job loss during the COVID-19 party source. While consensual sex work ex- On March 19, the Office of of the Forensic Science Depart- pandemic. While many of the Dunn and Cummings ex- ists, Dunn explained that there is Residential Life (ORL) hosted ment. Timothy Palmbach, and sex workers are adults and pressed their assent and expand- a “fine line” and consensual sex a panel on “Human Trafficking bilingual advocate at the Rape voluntarily in the field, lack of ed upon the lack of regulations. work can be easily manipulated and the Evolution of Sex Work” Crisis Center of Milford, and regulation from the app, accord- Many of these platforms ask for to be exploitative. This “fine via Zoom in honor of Nation- the university’s college advocate ing to Palmbach, has caused an age verification, not to pro- line” is partially what legislation al Women’s History Month Marisol Ramos Cummings. increase in exploitation, specif- tect their users, but to protect must work to protect people throughout March and on the The panel opened the discus- ically of children. He said that themselves. This has resulted from as sex workers campaign cusp of Sexual Assault Aware- sion by discussing demograph- OnlyFans asks creators for their in a push for additional over- to decriminalize the industry. ness Month to be observed in ics who are most vulnerable to age upon making an account, sight by non-profits such as Legislation has been passed to April. sex trafficking such as those but does not ask for verification the National Center on Sexual try to protect these individuals The panelist discussed how who experience mental illness, until it is time for creators to Exploitation (NCOSE), who from exploitation; however, it new technology and apps, such poverty and homelessness. The accept payment, in which the cites Onlyfans as one of 12 commonly backfires and causes as OnlyFans, have shifted the common factor in all vulnerable app then asks for an ID. companies who most profit from more harm to those it aims to stigma and dangers of sex work populations is a sense of des- “It’s like hiding people in sexual exploitation on their protect. In some states, part of as it relates to human traffick- peration and a level of naivety. a million little boxes with no “Dirty Dozen” list released in the sentence for being caught in ing. ORL area coordinator Will According to Dunn, transgender keys,” said Palmbach about February. Onlyfans was joined sex work is to be placed on the Frazier and senior forensic women of color and LGBTQ+ the ease by which people can by Netflix, Reddit and Amazon, sex offender registry along with biology student and resident homeless youths are trafficked be trafficked online and how among others. perpetrators of sexual assaults. assistant Jennifer Edwards and exploited at higher rates difficult it is to intervene. He A section of the discussion Other legislation completely moderated the event. Panel- than most other demographics. said that apps like OnlyFans was centered around defining leaves out protections for demo- ists includedTitle IX/VAWA The panelists said that plat- market to children on popular victimization in order to protect Compliance Director for the forms such as OnlyFans present social media platforms, like Tik people. Many individuals do Continued on pg. 4 Meet Samantha Zajac, the university’s first registered dietitian BY KAYLA MUTCHLER cal dietetics and was a dietetic want here on campus.” There are various upcoming university atmosphere is great.” intern for New Haven until June “I think there’s a big stigma programs that Zajac is planning To discuss nutrition, students Editor-in-Chief 2020. She said that her under- around nutrition,” said Zajac, for students to attend, including can book an appointment with On Feb. 22, Samantha Zajac, graduate degree taught her to “and [an assumption that] you partnership with the Sustain- Zajac through Navigate on a master of healthcare adminis- not only prepare food but how have to eat this certain way all ability Club for an Earth Day myCharger for Tuesdays and tration student, began working that food interacts with one’s the time, and if I can help break farmer’s market. Thursdays. She is also on Insta- as the first registered dietitian body regarding nutrition. down those barriers and have “So far, I’m enjoying every gram, @campusdietitian_sam. for the University of New Zajac also interned at Auburn people understand that nutrition minute of it,” Zajac said. “It en- Haven through the school’s University, where she worked in and health is all about what compasses a lot of my passions food service, Sodexo. Zajac their wellness kitchen for their you’re eating as well as what’s – food and nutrition and being Samantha Zajac hopes to redefine nutrition at the Division 1 athletes and other satisfying you – and that’s dif- able to work with students in the Photo courtesy of U. New Haven university and has enjoyed her students. She said while there ferent for everybody.” position thus far. she fell in love with working at Zajac has already provided As the campus dietitian, universities, so she came back guidance to students. She incor- Zajac is a resource to students, to Connecticut and applied to be porated more dietary-restricted faculty and staff as her role New Haven’s campus dietitian. food options to My Zone in the requires her to provide guidance To be a registered dietitian, Marketplace and is continuing on nutrition, health and well- one must complete a $1,200 to talk with those students about ness. Students are able to book internship and then pass an their needs. On March 25, she appointments with her during exam, which Zajac successfully tabled in the Marketplace and scheduled office hours through completed. gave out energy bites with their Navigate to talk about general Zajac said that she hopes to recipe. nutrition information, dietary re- improve the dining program at Not only does Zajac provide strictions and accommodations, the university and raise more guidance, but she also works allergies and other food-related awareness about nutrition. She with campus chefs at all Sodexo topics. said, “I would like my experi- services and the marketing team Zajac graduated from Johnson ence to be benefiting students in to provide and promote new and Wales University with a a health aspect as well as being and nutritious food items that B.S. in culinary nutrition clini- able to get the items that they students will enjoy.
March 30, 2021 Page 4 S P O RT S Discussion Charger Sports Spotlight: Hope Cuomo BY TYLER GARNET same events as the heptathlon, said, “There are different tech- meet of last year so everyone Continued from pg. 3 except the 200-meter dash and niques for all the events so it is was doing their best to end the graphics such as undocumented Contributing Writer javelin. important to try and separate it season strong and there was so individuals, who face deporta- This edition of Charger Sports Cuomo said that she likes and learn how to do that specific much support to hype everyone tion if they report exploitation Spotlight features Hope Cuomo, some events more than oth- event.” up.” or assault. a junior forensic science major ers:her favorite event is the high Cuomo’s favorite part of being Last year, Cuomo achieved a Cummings punctuated the with a concentration in biology jump; her least favorite is the on the team is “competing and career record high jump with a juxtapositions in legislation in and a minor in criminal justice. 800-meter run. Having to com- having everyone come together. height of 1.55 meters. Her goal policy saying, “Who are we? She is from Long Island, NY pete in all these events is diffi- Before the meets[,] we would for this season is to reach 1.6 Are we going to let sexual and is a multi for the University cult, but the greater challenge is all huddle up and hype each meters. assault happen? Or are we going of New Haven’s women’s track making enough time to practice other up.” COVID-19 has taught Cuomo to condemn them?... Abuse is team, participating in the hep- and train for each event. She said her favorite memory what she really wanted to do abuse and everyone needs to be tathlon and pentathlon. Cuomo Regarding the challenge, she so far from the school was when with track which helped her respected.” hopes to work in crime scene Hope Cuomo she was at conference champi- plan out her goals and how she While the panelists explained investigations upon graduation. Photo courtesy of Lismarie Pabon onships last year, “It was the last would achieve them. that there are many holes in A heptathlon is a track and This season the women’s track legislation to be filled, they field event in which each com- team will hold meets where also provided some actionable petitor takes place in the same the athletes are split into two ways people can intervene if seven events. Those events teams, being called “blue” and they suspect sex trafficking is include high jump, long jump, “gold,” where they compete occurring. First, people can look shot put, hurdles, 800-meter run, to get the most points. These for the signs of trafficking, such 200-meter dash and javelin. are set up to monitor progress as a change in behavior, a new Cuomo became involved with because of limited meets due to and overly controlling person in track in middle school by com- COVID-19. Meets are currently the victim’s life, sudden access peting in high jump and hurdles. scheduled against other schools, to money and branding, such as She learned about the pentath- however, they can change due to tattoos. They can try to inter- lon when she was a junior in COVID-19 protocols. vene early before the person is high school and convinced her Cuomo said that she would isolated by the perpetrator; if coach to let her do it the follow- love to return to the fun times the person is isolated, the best ing year. The pentathlon has the she had with her teammates at course of action is to contact meets and continue to compete. the authorities or health profes- sionals. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault University seeks to upgrade athletic status or trafficking and wants to speak BY LINDSAY both men and women, as well “find the right conference to fit ing field hockey and e-sports. with someone, you can reach as additional scheduling criteria. in,” and to “enhance the student Strengthening the university’s the university’s campus advo- GIOVANNONE Schools with football teams in experience while also maintain- athletics department and elevat- cate at marisol@rapecrisiscen- Contributing Writer the Football Bowl Subdivision ing the integrity of the universi- ing the overall student expe- terofmilford.org, 203-305-1759 University of New Haven has (FBS) have to meet attendance ty’s athletics.” rience is paramount to Zenger or contact the national human begun the ambitious process and the minimum financial aid The university’s athletic and the entire administration, “I trafficking hotline at 1-888-373- of becoming an NCAA Divi- award range requirements. department is nationally rec- do college. I love college. And 7888. You can also file a crime sion 1 (D1) school. Director of In 2029, there is an expected ognized for its excellence and I want every student at this uni- report to the University Police Athletics and Recreation at the enrollment cliff among colleges; seeks to continuously improve. versity to love college too.” Department on the university university, Sheahon Zenger, said because of the declining U.S. This includes the vision of the Photo courtesy of New Haven Athletics Report It! Website. that this movement is necessary birth rate post-2008 recession, Peterson Performance Center, for growth and will “provide fewer students will be attending the first athletic facility to be Here’s your copy of more opportunities and a better institutions of higher education. built on campus since 1969. The Charger Bulletin! experience for both student ath- According to the College and The Center will feature a full letes and the student body.” University Professional Asso- strength and conditioning center The process of becoming a ciation for Human Resources and a new locker room for the D1 school is not one that occurs (CUPAHR), northeast univer- football team. The Department overnight but may take three or sities are expected to lose more of Athletics and Recreation has four years to complete. than 11% of their overall enroll- already announced that wom- Of the NCAA’s three divi- ment. By being a D1 school, the en’s rugby will be offered as a sions, D1 is the most competi- university will attract a greater varsity sport in fall of 2021 to tive for its athletes and schools. number of athletes and students. begin competing in spring of Member institutions must Zenger said that the priority 2022. This is the third varsity sponsor at least seven sports for in becoming a D1 school is to sport added since 2017, follow-
March 30, 2021 Page 5 STUDENT LIFE It’s Commuter Appreciation Month? Commuters don’t think so BY BETH BEAUDRY Commuter club vice president living far away and remote stu- commuter students under- period in the fall where com- and sophomore chemistry major dents, this isn’t a great set up.” whelmed by commuter appreci- muter students were not allowed Student Life Editor Natalie Deesources, felt that Deesources said that while the ation month?” on campus. She said that the It’s Commuter Appreciation most of the responsibility fell on giveaways did require in-person Stevenin received several university could have increased Month at the University of New the club. attendance – as well as an art replies of students with the same events during Commuter Appre- Haven, and commuter students “I feel like [the commuter club night that required supplies to sentiment. ciation Month to make up for are feeling disappointed because has] been trying to do events be passed out – the commuter “This is my first year as a the time lost. of the lack of publicity and each week, but there’s only so club tried to create events that commuter student, so I thought She said, “The school demon- proper event planning. much we can do because we’re were mostly remote. that this lackluster appreciation strated that they don’t really Some of the events were just students as well,” said Dee- Other events include Twisted month could have been due to appreciate commuters by having meetings or programs held by sources. “We can’t allocate all Thursday events that, as Steve- [COVID-19],” said Stevenin. a poor attempt at a commuter the commuter club. While the of our time to planning things.” nin pointed out, “would have “However, the comments from appreciation month.” club assisted the Center for Some events that were happened anyway.” other students suggested that it’s According to Charles and Student Engagement, Leader- planned for commuters included On March 16, Stevenin posted like this every year.” Deesources, CSELO is plan- ship, and Orientation (CSELO) a giveaway for a succulent and to the Class of 2021 Facebook University commuter liaison ning to host a town forum to in planning the month, many a food truck voucher. Senior group saying, “Are any other Erica Gardner emailed Stevenin receive feedback on commuter students felt that there were not forensic science major Erin Ste- Graphic courtesy of Christopher Colquhoun that same night, inviting her appreciation month. Commuter enough options. venin, said that these to join the commuter academic peer mentor Amanda “I feel like we should have at events are inconve- club in a meeting to Rickett will be sending students least a few events each week to nient, and not consid- share her thoughts on a Google Form survey asking make it seem like we’re more erable of students who Commuter Apprecia- for opinions. appreciated,” said sophomore are fully remote. tion Month. Ultimately, “I want a campus commu- civil engineering major and “The giveaways Stevenin responded nity that allows all students to the club’s executive assistant, required you to be on with an email detailing participate and get involved no Yasmine Charles. “It’s just like, campus at specific what she thinks the matter where they are located ‘here’s a few events here and times to participate,” university can be doing or how comfortable they are there,’ and that’s all we get. I said Stevenin. “For better for commuters. with in person events during don’t feel like they did enough.” commuter students Stevenin spoke on the [COVID-19],” said Stevenin. The mind behind the notes of positivity posted across campus BY BETH BEAUDRY en, she thought it was a great day she had gone out to post & warmth, and on breaking interest in joining the organiza- idea. the notes, and was stopped by stigmas, especially, but not only, tion. “We live in a world where Student Life Editor “I love seeing quotes posted a facilities worker who told her involving mental health and we can all use more positive Guests visiting the Univer- around campus, it definitely she was not allowed to leave the suicide.” affirmations than ever before.” sity of New Haven’s campus helps to brighten my day,” said notes around campus. The organization had some Price said, “The organization may be surprised to see sticky Price. “I feel it also boosts the For verification on the issue, difficulty starting, as COVID-19 is definitely achieving their goal notes placed across buildings, positivity on campus, which Lippa called the vice president hit during the early process of of making the campus happy light fixtures and furniture, but is something we all need right of facilities, who told her it was becoming an RSO. Now, the even if only for a few minutes in to many students, seeing these now.” not an issue to post these notes organization is known for the the day.” small messages of encourage- Lippa started writing the around campus. sticky notes they put up in addi- Students interested in joining ment has become a regular sticky notes after her therapist With permission from facili- tion to the discussions they hold Happy UNewHaven can attend occurrence. advised her to find ways to ties, as well as multiple sugges- on mental health. meetings on Tuesday at 5:30. Sophomore forensic psychol- make other people smile. She tions that she turn the project “I received a lot of positive More information can be found ogy major Mary Lippa anon- said that mental health has into a RSO, Lippa decided to feedback from the sticky notes on Charger Connection. ymously began this project in always been an important topic take her work to the Center for and so far I’ve received posi- Mary Lippa 2019, evolving into the Rec- in her life, and she wanted to Student, Engagement, Leader- tive feedback for meetings and Photo courtesy of Mary Lippa ognized Student Organization raise awareness on the subject ship and Orientation (CSELO). the topics that we discuss,” (RSO), Happy UNewHaven. and help to spread positivity. On Sept. 19, 2019, Lippa post- said Lippa. She said that many She wrote inspirational mes- She attempted this project in ed on the Happy UNewHaven students thank her for beginning sages such as, “You are loved,” high school, but that her peers Instagram that she had initiated the project. “You are not alone” and “Start did not respond as kindly to the the process of becoming an “On a college campus where the day with a [smile].” Oth- notes. She knew that she wanted RSO. Lippa finally introduced there are many stressed out er sticky notes offer phone to try again in college, and was herself as the creator of the proj- students and faculty, I believe numbers to suicide hotlines overwhelmed with positive ect, as she had run the account seeing the sticky notes posted and additional information on reactions. under the alias ‘M.’ around campus gives a posi- mental health. At first, however, there were The announcement was writ- tive and reassuring feel,” said Junior criminal justice major many questions as to how she ten on a series of sticky notes, freshman hospitality and tour- Ashley Price said that when she could post the notes on school one reading, “This RSO will ism management major, Emily first heard of Happy UNewHav- property. Lippa said that one focus on spreading positivity Smidt, who has also expressed
March 30, 2021 Page 6 STUDENT LIFE Managing money amid a pandemic: How the university made it through BY TYLER WELLS particularly hard by the COVID salaries that began last April. to students.” to the House of Representatives pandemic, being forced to adjust The cut ranged from 3% to 9%, Flonc said that the increases requesting a supplemental fund- Staff Writer to online courses and virus out- depending on the salary. While are likely not related to the ing bill to “include at least $120 When students walk across breaks. It has exposed previous the cuts were originally slated to COVID pandemic. billion for higher education.” the University of New Hav- challenges in the higher educa- be in effect until June 30, they “From a budget perspective, I With the new $1.9 trillion en’s campus, it is clear that tion system, including the rising are still in effect today. don’t anticipate that we are go- COVID relief plan, there is life is different. From weekly costs of tuition and accessibility. Deborah Flonc, the budget ing to have the need for greater more hope for universities to COVID-19 tests to updating the However, throughout all of director at New Haven, said that than usual tuition increases,” receive federal funding. $35 CoVerified app, New Haven has this, one of the hardest battles the university has yet to decide Flonc said. billion of that is allotted as been forced to shift their opera- they have had is staying afloat when many of these cuts will be According to Flonc, this fol- additional relief for helping tions around an unprecedented financially. reversed, as it depends on how lows the plan that New Haven higher education institutions challenge. So far, the university The university acted during the pandemic progresses. has approached the pandemic cover student aid and reopening has largely succeeded. the beginning of the pandem- “I don’t anticipate that it will with; cut costs while maintain- costs. However, it is unclear For graduate student and ic, shutting campus down and be this fiscal year, just with the ing the quality of education. whether private universities will business administration major sending students home last year costs that we are incurring,” These cuts have come in the be included. Gaetano Famiglietti, the shift on Mar. 10. The move was made Flonc said. “Everything is really form of minor changes, Flonc The university has still had in university norms has been to protect students from the driven by how the pandemic said. to spend money on food for the apparent. virus and avoid a potential out- plays out.” “Every decision about where dining hall, maintaining class- “Not a single one of my break. However, it also aimed to However, since this news we spend money, where we cut rooms and operating facilities classes was in person in the ease projected losses including about New Haven’s financial spending, is always with the like the Beckerman Recreation fall,” Famiglietti said. “It was a $10 million in room and board status was posted at the begin- students as the first thing we Center for students. However, weird feeling. I was a student, credits for the spring semester. ning of the pandemic, little has look at,” Flonc said. “Things COVID has forced spending but it never really felt like I was University President Steven been publicly released since. like conferences for staff, for- on a testing system, personal ‘attending’ school.” Kaplan also said in a March 25 Student tuition is already set to going a membership for a year, protective equipment (PPE) and While Famiglietti lives email to faculty that the univer- increase by $1,200 for the 2021- the pay cuts... those cost-sav- room sanitation. off-campus, his experience of sity could lose $5M more during 2022 school year. The standard ing measures were intended to Despite this, the university has classes moving online highlights the summer semesters. housing fee for the base dorms avoid having to do anything remained in a sustainable spot the university’s attempt to save “We can minimize that loss is also rising by $669 from last that would directly impact the financially. operating costs. if we can teach most, if not all, year. students.” “We went into the pandemic In the last year, education- of the summer courses online,” “Nobody likes to see the cost This reflects the adaptations in a good place,” Flonc said. al institutions have struggled said Kaplan. The university did of tuition go up,” said soph- colleges and universities have “Other universities that may with reopening while keeping not have in-person classes over omore criminal justice major made with the severe financial have been on the verge of strug- students and faculty protect- the summer. Alessandra Alves. “UNH is toll that has been taken. Ac- gling, the pandemic probably ed. Universities have been hit Kaplan also announced a already really expensive so rais- cording to a group led by the amplified those struggles. Com- Photo courtesy of Kayla Mutchler reduction in employee pay and ing the price doesn’t look good American Council on Educa- pared to other schools, we’re tion, the pandemic has had a probably doing better than greater impact on their financial some and maybe not as good as situations than first expected. others.” In September, the group wrote Graphic courtesy of Elisa D’Egidio
March 30, 2021 Page 7 E N T E RTA I N M E N T The Snyder Cut is finally here Snubbed Grammys BY EMILY version. From the character Clark Kent, Superman, played Follow the Charger development to the score, every by Henry Cavill. BY CAM GARDEN MCDONOUGH & Contributing Writer Bulletin on Spotify! aspect of the film was changed. The main villain, Steppen- ELDRICK The most obvious difference wolf, was also allowed more GREENWAY between the two films is their time and his origins were better Contributing Writers runtimes, Snyder’s version is explained. He is an antagonist After years of fans demand- four hours and two minutes, that exceeded the strength of the ing Warner Brothers (WB) to while Whedon’s was two hours. Justice League, Amazons and release Zack Snyder’s version Even though this was longer Atlanteans. As the film pro- of “Justice League,” they than most superhero films, four gresses the audience is constant- announced that Snyder will be We all know that the Grammys, among other award shows, have hours was truly needed to fulfill ly shown how powerful he is. been recently scrutinized for their racism and unfair reward sys- finishing his version of the film Snyder’s vision. Snyder was also able to last year and it has finally come tem. While there were some excellent nominations and winners The heroes are what make include Darkseid, a Thanos-like this award season, there were a few artists who were snubbed. to HBOMAX. this version stand out. In this villain, and Desaad, who When “Justice League” was 1. Savage – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé film, the little things matter and acted as Darkseid’s messenger. Billie Eilish’s “Everything I Wanted” won “Record of the Year” filming in 2016, Snyder had Wonder Woman, played by Gal When Darkseid first spoke to to step away from the project over “Savage,” which Eilish herself recognized was an incorrect Gadot, actively demonstrated Steppenwolf, Snyder did an decision during her speech for the award. “Savage” first became to deal with a family tragedy. this in a wide variety of ways. amazing job demonstrating how Snyder decided to bring Joss popular in March 2020 with the help of a viral TikTok dance. The iconic fight scene at the much Steppenwolf feared him. From there, it dominated the radios and pushed Megan Thee Stal- Whedon on to finish the film. beginning of the movie, where Steppenwolf kneeled in front of Whedon rewrote and reshot lion to her current level of notoriety. Savage also kicked off a year she saves the hostages in the Darkseid, his armor retracting, of strong female empowerment in music. parts of the movie, changing the museum, was outstanding. The showing how vulnerable he was, plot and bringing it down to its 2. Rockstar – DaBaby audience will also enjoy a short which was something cut from Also up for “Record of the Year,” DaBaby’s song would have been two hour theatrical cut. After the yet heartwarming moment with the 2017 version. original “Justice League” was another excellent winner. The fairly new, young artist released Wonder Woman and a young Darkseid’s appearance was his song in the heat of the pandemic and right before the George released in theaters, fans were girl she saves, telling her she meant to set up a sequel movie. unhappy with the final prod- Floyd protests. The song and his live performances have been can be whoever she wants to be. Despite the fact that Snyder said praised for their commentary on the harmful nature of police cul- uct. They believed a different Cyborg and Flash, played by that he had plans for two more version of the movie existed and ture in America. Raymond Fisher and Ezra Mill- Justice League movies. Warner- 3. Be Your Girl – KAYTRANDA took to Twitter, calling for WB er, were also given more time Media CEO Ann Sarnoff said to #ReleasetheSnyderCut. Another song popularized by TikTok, Kaytranda is a breakout for character development, plac- that with the release of “Zack artist in the 2020 music world. Although she won a Grammy for It is apparent in the first five ing them above comic relief. Snyder’s Justice League” it will minutes of “Zack Snyder’s “Best Dance Recording,” she lost the award for “Best New Artist,” There was also more focus on conclude Snyder’s superhero to Megan Thee Stallion. Justice League,” that this ver- other characters, such as Lois trilogy. sion told a very different story 4. Last Supper – D Smoke Lane, played by Amy Adams. “Zack Snyder’s Justice D Smoke was another rapper up for the “Best New Artist” Gram- in comparison to Whedon’s She was a relatable character League” is now streaming on my. His song “Last Supper” was first performed on the music A scene from Justice League because of her struggle with de- HBOMAX. competition show Rhythm & Blues, making him the show’s first Photo courtesy of Creative Commons pression after losing her fiancee winner. 5. Canyon Moon – Harry Styles “Canyon Moon” is one of the best songs on Harry Styles’ album “Fine Line.” Its strong vocals and beautiful melody make it a fan favorite. As a part of his best album, it should have helped push Styles to win “Best Pop Vocal Album” over Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia.” 6. Lightning & Thunder – Jhené Aiko featuring John Legend Losing to Beyoncé’s “Black Parade” for “Best R&B Perfor- mance,” this is still one of the best tracks released by Aiko to date. John Legend has one of the smoothest voices in the music industry and the two of them together create an irresistible R&B feel. 7. Do It – Chloe and Halle The young vocalist duo was up for the “Best R&B Song” Grammy award this season, losing to “Better Than I Imagined” by Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson. Although they didn’t win this time around, Chloe and Halle are far from done. 8. HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY – Giveon Almost everyone knows this song now. It also has gained popular- ity with its presence on TikTok. This song is from Giveon’s album “Take Time,” losing to “Bigger Love” by John Legend for Best R&B Album.
March 30, 2021 Page 8 E N T E RTA I N M E N T The evolution of sex in entertainment: What’s no longer left to the imagination BY ELISA D’EGIDIO as, “She would hang on him, Lucy” were a married couple With content from the 90s and Since then, music has become as if increase of appetite had in real life, and the two slept early 00s, entertainment was more explicit and leaving its Staff Writer grown by what it fed on” from in separate twin-sized beds. changed forever. Songs with mark on the music industry Modern entertainment has his play “Hamlet” and “Thou Shows such as “The Munsters” sexual references became the including recent hits, such as changed immensely since the wilt fall backward when thou and “Bewitched” from the 60s, craze, such as “Let’s Talk About “WAP” by Cardi B featuring entertainment of yesteryear. hast more wit” from his play were some of the firsts to show Sex” by Salt-N-Pepa, “I’ll Megan Thee Stallion, “Savage What once was black and white “Romeo and Juliet.” Though married couples sleeping in Make Love To You,” by Boyz II Remix” by Megan Thee Stallion is now in color and what was often overlooked, they were the same bed, but the charac- Menn, “Hot in Herre” by Nelly featuring Beyonce, “Positions’’ silent now has audio. Since the very significant in his era as he ters were only seen holding and “Any Time, Any Place” by by Ariana Grande and “Physi- classic movies and television included other bawdy matters. conversations in bed. Jiggle Janet Jackson. A Time article cal” by Dua Lipa. shows from the 50s, 60s and This artform allowed the readers TV was a new crave in the 70s describes this era by saying, At the 63rd Grammys, viewers 70s, sex and nudity have be- to interpret suggestive messages with shows such as “Charlie’s “Society pushed back [women] watched Cardi B and Megan come more common in today’s and their double meanings in Angels,” “Three’s Company” by reducing them to gruesome Thee Stallion perform “WAP.” entertainment. their own way, all the way back and “I Dream a Jeannie” where sexual fantasies and misogy- As many of the lyrics were William Shakespeare was in the 1590s. women were seen in a more nistic stereotypes.” Women are censored out, they unchastely known to make subtle innuen- In the 50s, the idea of any- alluring light, wearing bikinis, seen in music videos in sexually crawled across the floor. dos within his work. Lines such thing sexual on prime-time tighter fighting outfits and were graphic and explicit manners. In attempts to censor some of WAP performance at the television was nonexistent. allowed to wear cropped shirts, Madonna’s song “Justify My these explicit demonstrations, Grammys Ricky and Lucy from “I Love showing off their midriffs. Love” was so controversial and there have been maturity ratings Photo courtesy of Cardi B’s Instagram However, the 60s and 70s explicit that it was even banned in place, such as Motion Picture allowed some promiscuous from MTV. Association (MPA) film rating behaviors, which can be seen More recently, in the 2010s system and the Parental Adviso- in Playboy. Marilyn Mon- to 2020s, entertainment has ry label (PAL) in hopes to warn roe, Pamela Anderson, Jenny become completely sex-driv- an audience of what is to come. McCarthy, Madonna and more en, whether it be featured in With time qualifications for have been seen nude in Playboy. literature, film or music. Shows ratings have been changed and In the privacy of one’s home, such as “Blue Mountain State” updated. the popularity of this stype of and “Euphoria” revolve around Different types of erotica pornography was growing pri- a variety of sexual relations. are promoted all throughout vately, yet was being publicaly We have seen Miley Cyrus’ entertainment today. It is no shammed. A Time article from “Wrecking Ball” music video longer considered “suggestive 1976 said “what was once a and read snippets of the novel material,” as there has been a ‘marginal underground cottage “50 Shades of Gray” by E. L. great shift in the amount of nu- industry’ had become ‘an open, James, in which there is almost dity, explicit material and other aggressive $2 billion-a-year’ nothing left to the imagination material in hopes to attract the business.” or to interpretation. attention of viewers. Broadway musical, “In the Heights,” set to see the big screen BY SHAYLEN STANCIL Original Score,” “Best Orches- is a bodega owner, played by underrepresented community: will also be streaming on HBO trations” and “Best Choreogra- Anthony Ramos; Nina Rosario Latinos.” Max for the first 31 days of its Staff Writer phy.” “In the Heights” also had is a struggling college student, “In The Heights” is set to release. The newest trailer for the movie the most nominations that year, played by Leslie Grace; Vanessa open in theaters on June 11, and Photo courtesy of In the Heights’ Twitter adaptation of the Broadway receiving 13 nominations. It ran is a salon worker who dreams musical “In The Heights’’ was on Broadway for three years of having her own apartment, released on March 14. “In The until Jan. 9, 2011, performing played by Melissa Barrera. The Heights” was conceptualized over 1000 times. In a 2020 movie explores many themes and written by Lin-Manuel interview, Miranda said that he such as poverty, heritage and Miranda, who is also known was inspired to write “In The love. Miranda describes it as for writing and composing Heights” because he didn’t see “a community on the brink of the Broadway hip-hop musi- Latino stories being told in the change, full of hopes, dreams cal “Hamilton.” The movie is musical theater world. and pressures” on his website. directed by Jon M. Chu, director The movie-musical takes Audiences will also enjoy of “Crazy Rich Asians” and the place in the New York neigh- energetic and vibrant Latin-in- screenplay is by playwright and borhood of Washington Heights spired musical numbers and author Quiara Alegria Hudes. and was shot on location. It fol- choreography. Thanks to its The Broadway production lows the stories of several peo- star-studded Latinx cast, Chu won four Tony Awards in 2008 ple and their experiences while says, “’In The Heights’ is poised for “Best Musical,” “Best living in The Heights; Usnavi to bring its moment to another
March 30, 2021 Page 9 POLITICS How American politics have been impacted by the internet BY SAMUEL while making government being a primary vessel to spread enhanced American politics and ogy does, which means that we services more widely available information, they have been made it more inclusive. On the must be deliberate in the way WEINMANN to citizens. Although e-govern- well-used by presidential candi- other hand, it has made misin- that we consume information Staff Writer ment has effectively provided dates to quickly spread import- formation run rampant and is in- and engage with social media. millions with open-source data, ant information. accessible to some. Politics will There is unlimited informa- government programs and assis- In President Joseph R. Biden’s continue to change as technol- Graphic courtesy of Christopher Colquhoun tion at our fingertips; we are tance, its inclusivity is limited political campaign, for example, constantly being bombarded because of unequal access to the he sent out a social media guide with news articles, updates from internet. that laid out tools for his sup- political officials and misin- While e-government enhances porters to bolster his campaign. formation. For better or worse, government transparency and This guide outlined his socials, the fast-changing nature of the connection between the donation methods and other politics can be attributed to the government and the people, information for his supporters internet and social media. The social media is also an effective to share online, highlighting development of e-government, tool. While President Franklin the way that the internet can be better communication between D. Roosevelt once delivered effectively used to support a officials and constituents and a “fireside chats” to increase his campaign. larger network for campaigning connection with Americans in Although Biden is not the first have all fostered a political en- the 1930s, that type of relation- president to employ social me- vironment that is more inclusive ship-building has developed into dia to his advantage, the topic but riddled with misinforma- social media updates, in which of social media in politics was tion — decreasing American constituents are able to stay up pushed to the forefront by for- political efficacy. to date on politician’s actions. mer president Donald J. Trump, One of the biggest changes in As political officials are now especially with the way that he politics is the development of able to connect with constituents used it to spread misinformation e-government — a tool that has in an immediate and effective about the COVID-19 pandemic existed nearly as long as the in- way, that has, in turn, impacted and the results of the 2020 U.S. ternet has. This aims to increase their ability to run a presidential presidential election. the effectiveness of government campaign. With social media Arguably, social media has Third stimulus payments: A boon or a bust for student dependents? BY MIA STEADMAN not have to be so stressed about “Honestly I don’t think this biology major Elizabeth Ford. his. bills for the immediate future,” will even reduce much of my Ford did not receive the first “I’m gonna use the rest to pay Contributing Writer Edgeworth said. stress because it’ll just be a two payments and was disap- off my credit cards since the The third round of stimulus While the additional funds small dent in the total loans I pointed to learn about her pay- rent for my apartment is paid checks, valued at $1,400, is in will be beneficial to students, took out,” said Galliher. “Col- ment getting lumped in with her off until the end of my lease,” the process of being distributed, some feel that the financial lege is just so expensive that parent’s funds rather than being said Valentine. Although, he and unlike the first two rounds relief isn’t as substantial as they 1,400 is not a lot - considering distributed directly. She also also said that the payment didn’t of payments from the govern- would have liked. The threat of everything. I can’t imagine what said that she handles most of her bring him any real lasting eco- ment, tax filers will receive future loan payments beginning it’s like for struggling families own expenses while at school. nomic relief. payments for dependents over upon graduation looms in the right now.” “It’s frustrating, but I can’t re- “It’s nice to have some the age of 17, provided that distance for students graduating Parents and legal guardians ally do anything about it,” Ford [short-term] relief, don’t get all other requirements are met. in June. will be receiving the money on said. “I’d like to actually put me wrong,” he said. “But with College-aged independent filers Senior criminal justice major the behalf of their dependents. the money towards my own ex- COVID-19, I haven’t really remain eligible and will receive Marita Galliher plans to allocate However, some students aren’t penses, but I know they’re just been able to build my savings as their funds directly. the money towards paying off so hopeful that they will actual- gonna spend it on something for much as I wanted and if I were Students at the University of some of the private loans she ly get to see any of the funds for my younger brother.” to be hospitalized for whatever New Haven responded with accrued in order to attend New themselves. Parents or guard- Other students were able to reason it would be an issue.” varying degrees of excitement. Haven. ians are not required to pass the discuss with their parents how Photo courtesy of Creative Commons For Kayla Edgeworth, a grad- She said that she wishes she funds along to their dependents, to best use the stimulus money. uate student pursuing a master could use it recreationally, but even if they are older than 18 Senior communication major of public administration degree, after not being included in years old. Devinh Valentine said that he the third round of payments the first two rounds of checks “Since I’m a dependent the felt lucky that his mother agreed could not be coming at a better because she is a dependent over money is going to be dispersed to split her first two stimulus time. the age of 17, she would rather to my parents, who have already payments with him. Now, he “I’m currently waiting for my put the money where she feels told me that I won’t be seeing says that he is going to return new job to start so it’s nice to she needs it most. any of it,” said senior marine the favor by giving her some of
March 30, 2021 Page 10 OPINIONS College students should get vaccine sooner rather than later BY TYLER WELLS as Connecticut, are still shifting the age of 16 eligible starting Despite students being largely these ages by not vaccinating their approach. April 1. discouraged from leaving cam- them could affect much of the Staff Writer The Center for Disease Con- It would be wise for state gov- pus and traveling home, there is country. As of March 22, over 10 trol and Prevention (CDC) made ernments to follow Connecticut little stopping them. This puts “Now we can set aside, percent of the U.S. population recommendations for distribu- in having college students high- students at risk of spreading it perhaps, a larger percentage of has received all doses of the tion plans to “decrease death er on their prioritization list for within the university campus the vaccines for older Amer- COVID-19 vaccine. Many and serious disease as much as the vaccine. This is especially community and their homes. icans, but I think we need to states have faced difficulties in possible.” Their plan calls for the case after the fall semester With approximately 19.6 mil- start getting the vaccine out fulfilling distribution plans and healthcare personnel and long- showed a correlation between lion college students in the U.S., into younger people,” said Dr. having a completely efficient term care facility residents to on-campus cases with commu- the risk applies to them all. It is Jonathan Reiner, a professor of rollout. In contrast, Connecti- be in group 1a because of their nity cases. critical to consider the impor- medicine at George Washington cut has had a relatively smooth potential exposure to the virus College campuses can be a tance of vaccinating college University. “The younger people vaccine rollout. and the likelihood of being a dangerous breeding ground students early to prevent poten- are the people who are spread- The state was moving through superspreading epicenter. for COVID-19. It is harder for tial spreading. Instead, college ing the virus.” Phase 1c, with vaccine avail- This plan hasn’t been met students living in the dorms to students remain at the bottom Graphic courtesy of Christopher Colquhoun ability expanding to educators, with much resistance, as many remain completely protected of the list, further pushing the childcare providers and individ- recognize that those who face from the virus, making the risk threat of major spread. uals above 55. Adults 65 and a greater chance of health com- of spread much greater. This A study released on Feb. 3 older, and residents or staff of plications should be protected was evident at the University found that Americans between select congregate living settings first. However, how the vaccine of New Haven, where all of the 20 and 49 years old contributed should have already received should be distributed after that Winchester Hall community more than 70% of the corona- their vaccines. Noticeably ab- is the challenge that faces each was placed into quarantine after virus spread in the last year. sent from the congregate living state government. a spike in cases. Letting the virus run through criteria were college dorms. The “Keep it simple, stupid,” Con- While the decision from the state made the decision on Feb. necticut Gov. Ned Lamont said university’s officials mitigated 22 that the new plan would be of the vaccination plan. “Com- the spread, it is possible that solely based on age, interrupting plications result from states that a student could unknowingly the Phase 1c plan. Now, any try to finely slice the salami spread the virus beyond the adult above 45 is able to register and it got very complicated to university community, having a to get their vaccine. administer.” far-reaching impact that could Other states have largely fin- This follows a trend: the increase cases in the greater ished their Phase 1b and are be- pathway to a vaccine has been community. ginning to move into their next widely overlooked for college 45.6% of New Haven students set of vaccinations. However, students across the country. are from out-of-state and 12.1% the final path forward remains The new Connecticut plan from foreign countries, accord- largely unclear as states, such would make all residents above ing to the university’s statistics. Graphic courtesy of Elisa D’Egidio
March 30, 2021 Page 11 OPINIONS Teleconferencing software could become a post-COVID normal BY ISABELLE HAJEK COVID-19 as it became a prior to COVID-19, University ers it faces. He said that society than prior to the COVID-19 necessity during the pandemic. of New Haven Dean of the will need to address concerns pandemic and 37.5 percent of Staff Writer However, over a year in the Pompea College of Business regarding access to technology. students attend multiple virtual Zoom and similar telecon- pandemic has passed, begging and economist, Brian Kench, “Access is critical, there’s no meetings at once. ferencing software have been the question: where does this said that the pandemic has made doubt about that,” he said, “and Regarding access, freshman popularized in various indus- technology fit into the new it acceptable in business and there are certainly groups that engineering student Laila Soli- tries because of COVID-19 normal? other industries. Teleconfer- still don’t have access, so that’s man said, “[Zoom] has made me pandemic policies. Businesses, One may turn to economic encing software has allowed something to work on.” realize that the requirement is medical practices and entertain- theory. Russian economist individuals to become more Mediating this lack of access innately classist…Some people ment, among other industries, and mathematician Nikolai accessible to their employers may prove difficult as Kench do not have the access to that have found their way to using Kondratieff proposed the now without residing near the com- said, “there are always people technology.” such technology as a method to widely accepted theory of the pany. This decentralization of left behind so I think you’re not Other students have said that a bridge the gap in contact that Kondratieff Wave. In the theory, industry creates a more diverse going to solve it... It’s really virtual format is not conducive the pandemic has brought. he says that when new tech- job market. about on the margin, can you to learning. Junior psychology Zoom experienced a 67% nology is introduced into the “Increase the flexibility and move it more in the direction major Jocelyn Daly said, “It can increase in use from January market, the economy experienc- you’ll see self-selection into that is productive?” be harder to focus on the lecture to March 2020, in response es significant growth, followed those industries,” said Kench, As competition for positions and fully absorb the content.” to pandemic social distancing by a crisis that causes a signif- “where they wouldn’t have increases, wages may also de- Junior criminal justice major policies. This is a common trend icant decrease that will recover observed those particular crease and the increased access Amiel Perez-Wilson said that for most conferencing software only when the next iteration of individuals, based on a variety to employees could cause labor he does not, “feel engaged or that had been available before new technology is introduced. of demographics. But it’s no laws and company policies to motivated. There is no desire to Photo courtesy of Creative Commons According to this model, the secret that the finance industry, more explicitly dictate the role go and learn when you have to U.S. along with the majority of as an example, is White and of technology in employment. do it through Zoom” the world is in the fifth cycle, male and so by transforming Students have voiced similar As the majority of people marked by increased access to the infrastructure you’re likely and additional concerns regard- in the U.S. are expected to information and telecommuni- to decrease that category and ing the presence of teleconfer- be vaccinated by the end of cations. Under this theory, tele- increase the others.” encing software in education summer 2021, a new normal conferencing software is going Kench views the acceptance and the workforce. In a survey that integrates technology with to remain normal in life. of teleconferencing software as from the Charger Bulletin, 93.8 industries’ previous models Although video conferenc- a positive in many industries, percent of respondents report awaits, along with the growths ing has been used in business but he acknowledges the barri- attending more meetings now and challenges it will produce. The problem with affordable healthcare: it exists BY AMANDA CASTRO insurance. And, God forbid, There’s no point to it. No one And I think that this fact is I should just whip up a remedy we needed any medication to needs it. The sick are getting ridiculously beneficial. to lower my blood sugar and try Managing Editor survive, my only options would sicker, and ultimately it’s not the As for the U.S. Declaration of to not die – to me, this seems At the ripe age of 12, I was di- have been to sell one of my government’s problem: that’s Independence, while it guar- like a fantastic solution. agnosed with type one diabetes kidneys, which are vital for any what GoFundMe is for. antees our rights to life, liberty At this point, many will ques- – clearly, a uniquely American diabetic to survive without di- Instead of coming up with and the pursuit of happiness, tion how this will affect those disease because of the obvious alysis, or to just drop dead. The a new option for affordable it does not ensure that we can who are ill. It will, by all means, sugar factor because type one latter sounds appealing. healthcare for poor people, such achieve them. Since good health but what fault is that of the gov- diabetes is not autoimmune – After all, it’s my fault that I’m as college students, eliminat- is an important component of ernment? They are not respon- and I found out that I had to poor. ing all government-provided happiness, all people have the sible for us acquiring chronic take insulin. Being nothing but With this in mind, healthcare hospitals and health benefits, freedom to achieve it – but the illnesses or treatable diseases. a miserly sixth grader, I had in the U.S. should not exist. in general, should do the trick. government is under no duty to How are we to hold them ac- no idea that insulin was even It’s a waste of time and money One would pay for medical assist them. countable? The audacity! a hormone, and I certainly had for the government that they or similar treatments out-of- Many factors contribute to The one thing the government no idea that not taking insu- obviously do not have. Former pocket if they want to. Neither happiness, including meaningful wants us to remember is that an lin would mean my imminent President Donald J. Trump and the insurance industry nor the jobs, a sense of self, friendships apple every day will keep the death. I also had no idea how his administration proposed the government would assist or and loving relationships. It is doctor away. And we should all cheap it would be and how little abolition of Obamacare – oth- obstruct the operation. It’d be obviously not the government’s do that if we want to live, obvi- it would cost my parents, who erwise known as the Affordable so much simpler. It has strong responsibility to provide us with ously. And I live by that modest had no expenses of their own. Care Act – to then find some- protection in our Constitution, the former and it should not be proposal. Especially with my father being thing to replace it with after which protects human rights any different for healthcare. And This article is considered a diagnosed with an odd brain building a much-needed wall including freedom of expression when a college student such as piece of satire meaning that it disease that caused him to lose between the U.S. and Mexi- and gun possession, but express- myself needs insulin for an af- is not to be taken literally or his job, and therefore, his health co. But why replace it at all? ly excludes a right to healthcare. fordable price but cannot find it, seriously.
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