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End-of-the-year
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Graduating class of
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2 May 23, 2022 THE LEDGER NEWS
The benefits of community engagement
The Husky Volunteers is a service in which students can give back to their communities as they help out in various ways.
By Leslie Gonzalez Cruz ety, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pud- PHOTO BY ALEXA CHRISTIE
News Reporter get Sound, Catholic Community
Services, Emergency Food Network,
The Husky Volunteers is a pro- Lemay America’s Car Museum and
gram about community engagement the Tacoma Public Library.
meant to provide opportunities and These particular services develop
encouragement to students who seek students’ skills in retail merchandis-
volunteer services. ing, customer service, as well as pro-
Volunteer services can be found viding one-on-one mentoring for lit-
through UWT programs and can be tle boys and girls, while engaging in
done on and off campus. The ser- community aid such as helping low
vices of the program include unpaid income eldery and disabled adults.
work at non-profit organizations, “Get out there and show husky
clubs or groups. pride,” are words of encouragement
To honor a student’s volunteer from Jeremy Tirador, a student cen-
service, three service medallions are ter coordinator who motivates stu-
available depending on the student’s dents to participate in the program.
amount of hours. For 100 hours As students give back to the com- ing engaging with the community Romero. Afterwards students then http s : / / c a l e n d l y. c om / hu s k y -
students will receive a silver medal, munities, they take part in actively and how the program helps students register their hours along with com- vo lu nt e e r / i nt ro du c t i on - t o - s e r-
while students achieving 200 receive engaging with the community in meet new people. pleting reflections about their experi- vice?month=2022-05
a purple medal and students accom- ways they have not before along with To sign up for volunteer services, ences and engagement for graduation To view what off-campus oppor-
plishing over 300 hours receive a making a difference. students must complete orientation to receive their service medallions. tunities are available for volunteers:
gold medal. “It’s fun and you can engage with offered at the start of the quarter or To schedule an appointment for https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/in-
Some off-campus opportunities the community. You get to know the can schedule an appointment with orientation with volunteer coordina- volvement/volunteer-opportunities
include the American Cancer Soci- community,” Tirador said, describ- volunteer coordinator Gabriella tor, Gabriella Romero:
Graduating class of 2022
senior gift
With the latest graduating class, UW Tacoma has opened up
funding for the Senior Class Gift for 2022.
By Andrew Anderson attle campus as far back as 2004. Last year’s grad-
News Editor uating class of 2021 at UWT chose to support the
Rosa Franklin Endowed Fund, which provides
With the end of the most recent school year, broad-based support for students enrolled in the
the 2022 graduating class at UW Tacoma has UW Tacoma School of Nursing and Healthcare
begun their funding for their Senior Class Gift, Leadership and helps to promote diversity, equity
an expression of Husky Pride and appreciation. and inclusion within the program.
The 2022 class at UW Tacoma has chosen to
support the creation, etching and design of a Questions and concerns can be sent to Cha-
“You Belong Here” engraving on the W monu- na Lawson at: chanal@uw.edu.
ment grounds on the Tacoma campus.
The current funding goal is at $6,000 with Students wanting to know more information
10% of the fund raised at the time of this article in general about the Senior Class Gift of 2022
being published. Those who contribute by May can visit: https://www.washington.edu/giving/
31 are prioritized to receive limited quantity get-involved/for-students/senior-class-gift/.
mementoes. This can include a commemora-
tive pin at a minimum donation of $20.22 and Those wishing to donate to fund the Senior
a Senior Class Gift Medallion at $50. The me- Gift can do so at the following link: https://
dallion can be worn at commencement, as well. online.gifts.washington.edu/peer2peer/Cam-
The Senior Class Gift is a program shared paign/you-belong-here-engraving.
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End-of-the-year events happening across the UWT campus
With the end of the school year around the corner, the clubs and organizations of UWT are working hard on their
end-of-the-year events to see off the students.
By Andrew Anderson The Center for Equity and Inclusion will be ment, is an award ceremony for outstanding found at their Facebook @uwtsab.
News Editor working on hosting the Umoja Celebration Fri- students. It will be hosted on Friday June 3 with Other upcoming events include Drop-in
day May 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at William W. the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at UWY 303/304. Mindfulness Meditation with PAWS, the 2022
The UWT campus is constantly hosting Philip Hall (WPH), which celebrates the diverse Any wishing for more information about the Grad Experience events across campus this
events and activities from the multitude of clubs student populations graduating from UWT. The event can find it at: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/ week and the 2022 Global Engagement Confer-
and organizations on campus. Many host recur- celebration is open to all graduating students involvement/oscars. ence that will be taking place until May 27.
ring events such as the In-Person Japanese Les- and registration is open at: https://docs.google. Along with other events, the Student Activ- Students who wish to look at any and all up-
sons and Tea Time events by the Office of Global com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaC7GHWFLS2i7D- ities Board will also be hosting a Pride Week coming events for this school year or the next
Affairs and the Daily Yoga sponsored and run by CM5wNIqUbEn-dqNAIrEK-luB3MuXJQO- from May 23-25. Throughout the week they can keep up to date and learn more at: https://
The Whole U, the latter of which can be joined hOg/viewform. Questions about the event or will have LGBTQ-centered events around cam- uw-tacoma.presence.io/events. Questions can
online at https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2020/03/19/ registration can be sent to uwtcei@uw.edu. pus. Questions for this can be sent to sabuwt@ be directed to the CSI at uwtsi@uw.edu.
virtual-fitness-classes/. The OSCARs, hosted by Student Involve- uw.edu while details and announcements can be
With the school year coming to an end, some
organizations have set up larger events meant to
host students and community members alike to
celebrate the graduates and the end of the year.
Two of these events are the Sound of Summer
block party and Umoja Celebration hosted by
the Center for Student Involvement. The Sound
of Summer is also aided and run by other school
clubs and organizations.
The Sound of Summer block party is due to
take place Thursday May 26 from 12 p.m. to 4
p.m. It will be run by the Center for Student
Involvement as well as the Registered Student
Organizations. The event will feature games run
by various RSOs where students can win tickets
and exchange them for a chance to win prizes
such as a star projector, a Fall 2022 Parking Pass
for UWT and an inflatable kayak.
As well the event will have food trucks from
The Man BBQ and Vego Eats as well as a pho-
to booth for students. Live music will also be
there with talent such as musical artist Jordan
Salazar. The event is planned to happen on the
Prairie Line Trail with the main location being
the UWT Court 17.
Students who want more detail or updates
to the block party can find them on the Student PHOTO BY ALEXA CHRISTIE
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4 May 23, 2022 THE LEDGER OPINION
Three great history podcasts to enjoy
this summer
History podcasts do what high school history class couldn’t; they make it fun.
By Anthony Krejci sprang forth. A raging inferno of an- is working to become a professional
Opinion Writer ger swept the old world of the Middle Napoleonic historian. As a result,
Ages away, and laid the groundwork his narrative can be a bit on the ac-
I am a history major, so it goes for the modern, egalitarian age we ademic side from time to time. His
without saying that I love history. I know today. Many concepts we take style is structurally very good, but it
recognize that this isn’t the case for for granted like citizenship, trial by could use a little more personality if
a lot of you here on campus. Some of jury, separation of powers and equal- you ask me. However, that is the only
you may even outright hate history. ity before the law were forged in this criticism I can offer, everything else
As a future history teacher, I inferno. is outstanding.
lament the way such an essential The story begins with somewhat
THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND
subject is often taught. From a pure- of a prequel, the English Civil War of
This excellent podcast by David
ly entertainment perspective, history 1640 to 1660. From there it follows
Crowther is my absolute favorite.
can be a wonderful source of escap- the revolutionary spirit to the Amer-
This man is a delight. I have never
ism that gives even the best fiction a ican Revolution, the French Revo-
felt the personality of a podcaster as
run for its money. lution, and many more until finally
much as when I listen to Crowther. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE DUNCAN VIA SPOTIFY
More importantly, there are two ending nearly three centuries later
He is no professional historian, just
crucial lessons that are taught from with the Russian Revolution of the
a highly dedicated amateur, or as he
history. Firstly, that egalitarian val- early 20th century.
often says “Just a bloke in a shed, who
ues really are best in the long run, it Duncan is an excellent storytell-
likes a bit of a cast now and again.”
really is in our best interest to make er, his writing and narrative style are
In his own unique and humble
room for one another. Secondly, our superb, and following this amazing
way, Crowther has accomplished
collective lifetimes are merely the story of western history is truly a
what so many historians fail at. He
current chapter in the book of hu- delight. More importantly, this story
makes history fun, he makes it per-
man history. We have a crucial re- shows just how hard people fought
sonal, and he makes it engaging. Pro-
sponsibility to write our pages well. for the rights we take for granted to-
fessional historians may have better
The laws of the future are based on day, and just how fragile they can be.
academic credentials, but I have nev-
the actions of the present.
THE AGE OF NAPOLEON er experienced anyone accomplish
If you ever have been interested
This excellent podcast by Everett what Crowther has in quite the same
in brushing up on your history, but
Rummage is best to start after you way.
don’t have time in your schedule to
finish the French Revolution sec- The story of the podcast is the
take a class, or if you are like me and
tion of Mike Duncan’s “Revolutions” story of England from the final days
are an avid fan always looking to dig
as you cannot tell the story of the of the Roman occupation in the 400s,
deeper, well now is a great time to
French Revolution without Napo- and is currently in the 1600s just
check out some of the many quality
leon. In fact, Napoleon wouldn’t have before the English Civil War. It is a
history podcasts.
been the Napoleon we know today very fascinating story, especially the
If you don’t know where to start,
without the French Revolution. Wars of the Roses of the 1400s which
here are a few of my favorites from
Duncan’s narrative on Napoleon many of you may already know, was
over the years.
is limited to the direct role he plays George R.R. Martin’s inspiration for
REVOLUTIONS in the French Revolution, which is the “Game of Thrones” series.
Mike Duncan is an absolute gi- only a brief glimpse of the man. By Crowther may not be the most
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID CROWTHER VIA SPOTIFY
ant in the tiny, niche world of his- contrast, Rummage’s story is very efficient storyteller when compared
tory podcasting. Way back in 2007, much a biographical and personal to Duncan or Rummage, but he is
Duncan set the standard for what overview of the entirety of Napo- by a long shot the most enjoyable
a history podcast should be with leon’s life. one I have come across. If you are a
his award-winning “The History of From episode one on, Rummage’s fan of old-timey English slang, this
Rome.” listeners get to experience the full podcast is a treasure trove. His dry
I will always love “The History breadth of Napoleon’s “Breaking English humor is hilarious. He often
of Rome” as it was the first podcast Bad”-esque character arc. Napoleon interrupts the narrative to tell some
I ever listened to. Yet objectively, began his career as an idealistic and self-deprecating joke about what a
“Revolutions” is the better show by starry-eyed revolutionary. A firm fat, incompetent middle-aged En-
any measure. defender of egalitarianism and de- glishman he is.
In “Revolutions,” Duncan takes voted to the Revolution’s “Jacobin” So, the next time you are driving
his listeners on a journey through the cause, early Napoleon can almost be to work or doing some dishes, in-
Age of Revolutions and beyond. Our described as a proto-socialist. It is a stead of putting on an album, tune
famous revolution was only one of remarkable journey, to follow Napo- into one of these stories. After all, it
many that occurred in the late 18th leon’s evolution episode by episode. is your story, it's the story of us, and
to 19th centuries. By the late 18th Much like Walter White from it’s a pretty good one to boot.
century, the collective consciousness “Breaking Bad,” Napoleon begins to
of the common and downtrodden taste power and respect, and initial-
came to realize that the world had ly with good intentions, he takes the
changed, and that their selfish and first steps toward the feared, respect-
ineffective rulers needed to change ed and hated man he would become.
as well, or else. A current graduate student at the
From the depths of despair, pov- University of North Texas, Rum-
erty and illness, the will of the people mage is a lifelong Napoleon fan and PHOTO COURTESY OF EVERETT RUMMAGE VIA SPOTIFY
OPINION THE LEDGER May 23, 2022 5
Naomi Judd’s struggle can help others
The death of Naomi Judd hit country fans everywhere, but her death does not have to be in vain. It can help others by building
awareness
By Madi Williams Not only was Judd trying to tackle
Managing Editor her depression but she was also going
through physical changes due to her
TW: talk about suicide treatment for her depression. In 2016
On April 20, 2022 country music she said that “Medications caused her
lost one of the best, Naomi Judd, who face to swell and her hair to fall out,
was a part of the country duo group lithium caused her right hand to shake,
“The Judds” with her daughter Wyn- and that she looked horrible.”
onna. The two were to get inducted This led to her being an advocate
into the Country Music Hall of Fame for others working with the Nation-
the day after Naomi died of “the dis- al Alliance on Mental Illness and
ease of mental illness” were the first the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
reports of her death, with later reports “to try to reduce stigma and get the
of a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound word out about treatment for mental
as the cause of death. illness,” Judd wrote in 2017.
It was interesting to read the head- “So I know now that there are al-
lines saying that Judd died of mental most 44 million people in America
illness versus by suicide like many that experience mental illness in a
other headlines have been in these given year, if you’ve got a pulse, then
events. As I am a curious person, I de- you’re fighting some battle, whether
cided to take a deep dive into Naomi it’s a diagnosis of depression, like
and see what I could find out. 16 million people, or one of anxiety,
An NBC News article by Kalhan like 42 million people, or something
Rosenblatt about Judd goes into else. And there’s power in numbers:
detail about her mental health. It it means that there are other people.
says that the end of the Judds’ “Last You’re not alone,” Judd had stated
Encore” tour in 2012 is when her about the number of people battling
depression took over. In her book mental health.
“River of Time: My Descent into De- In 2018, Judd and Dr. Daniel R.
pression and How I Emerged with Weinberger published a letter titled
Hope” she goes into detail about her “Love Can Build a Bridge” which dis-
depression and how it got worse after cusses the fact that suicide is a pre-
the tour when suppressed memories ventable death.
of her childhood re-emerged. Part of the letter says “For every-
In the NBC article, Judd stated “I one mourning the death of someone
would come home and not leave the who committed suicide, an inevitable
house for three weeks and not get out question arises: Why did this hap-
of my pajamas and not practice nor- pen? Unfortunately, we don’t have
mal hygiene. It was really bad.” The very good answers.” The closing of the
article continued with “Judd said she letter states “In fact, the federal gov-
was immobilized during her depres- ernment spent more money last year
sion as her muscles atrophied from to study dietary supplements than to
lack of movement. An elevator was understand why Americans decide to
installed in her home to help her tra- take their own lives," the pair wrote.
verse the floors of the house.” With a "It’s about time we do better.”
family history of depression, she was Naomi Judd battled with depres-
later diagnosed with treatment-resis- sion most likely her whole life and
tant severe depression and she stated it came at her full force in 2012, to
“Treatment-resistant because they the point where she thought that her
tried me on every single thing they family would be understanding and
had in their arsenal. It really felt like, supporting her in killing herself. She
if I live through this, I want some- fought the battle and she was an advo-
one to be able to see that they can cate for her own illness. I would agree
survive.” During this time she spent that she lost her battle with the dis-
time in psychiatric wards to help ease of mental illness as her daughters
with her battle. Wynonna and Ashley stated in their
During 2012 when her depres- statement after her death. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
sion hit after the “Last Encore” tour, Naomi and Wynonna were a Naomi Judd
her suicidal ideation became to be powerhouse in country music win-
too much and she convinced herself ning Best Country Performance
Country Performance by a Duo for your heart and mine, love can build
that her family would understand by a Duo for their song “Love Can If you or someone you know is in
“Mana He’s Crazy” in 1985 the same a bridge, don't you think it's time?
her reasonings for wanting to die. Build a Bridge” in 1992. Best Coun- crisis and need additional resources:
year they were nominated for Best Don't you think it's time?”
She said in an interview with Peo- try Performance by a Duo for “Give
New Artist.
ple Magazine “It’s so beyond making a Little Love” in 1989. Best Country Call the National Suicide Prevention
I feel that ending this article Lifeline at 800-273-8255
sense but I thought, ‘Surely my fam- Performance by a Duo for “Grandpa
with a verse from “Love Can Build a
ily will know that I was in so much (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days) in text HOME to 741741
Bridge” is a fitting tribute and ending
pain and I thought they would have 1987. Best Country Performance by a
to this article.
wanted me to end that pain.’” Duo for “Why Not Me” in 1986. Best visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/
“Love can build a bridge, between
6 May 23, 2022 THE LEDGER OPINION/A&E
OPINION: We need respect from religion
As an atheist among the religious, I’m tired of the lack of respect.
By Remi Frederick It’s like seeing an advertisement for
Opinion Editor a product, every day. There’s nothing
you can do about seeing it; it just con-
“I still hold you up to God every day.” tinues to be shown to you and people
This is a quote from a birthday card that talk and gush about it. The ad is for a
my sister received. I’ve received similar product you don’t need or even want to
quotes from family members as well. buy. When you try to communicate this
Though the words in the cards are with those around you who like the ad,
meant to be kind, I’m really tired of you are made to be the one offending
hearing things similar to the message them and you become ostracized.
in my sister’s card. I’ve been told that I This is incredibly similar to how it
have no morals or that I’m a bad per- feels to be nonreligious in a society fu-
son because I don’t believe in a god or eled by piety and run by devout people.
a higher being. It’s not even a choice; not a con-
I do my best to not offend people scious one at least. I’ve just never felt
who are religious, but that respect isn’t like there was a god of any type. None
given to me. When people find out I’m of it has ever really made sense to me
not spiritual, they immediately think and that’s okay.
less of me. People have tried to tell me I was raised around religion. Though
that I’ll change my mind and that I’ll my parents aren’t religious, I am Jewish
grow into religion. and we went to synagogue for a few
I don’t rub my lack of religion in years. I’ve read the Bible and the Torah
anyone’s face. Why is it so hard for peo- and was in Sunday school during the
ILLUSTRATION BY JAIDA NOBLE ple to do the same? I don’t want to be time I went to synagogue.
Religion is seen here as a set of ads constantly being flashed to you. told that Jesus loves me. I don’t want to But, I’ve just never felt like I could
hear that I’m going to hell. Quite hon- believe in any religion so I classify my-
“The Smile” falls short:
estly, it offends me that even my own self as an atheist.
family, some of whom are religious, Religion is okay. I don’t hold it
can’t respect the fact that I am not. against anyone who believes in any re-
Radiohead’s side project Sometimes I feel as if I am at a
breaking point because I keep being
pressured to become religious without
ligion. But it isn’t for everyone and we
should respect that.
Our First Amendment protects
This entire album is an “almost.” a thought as to how I might feel about our freedom of religion. Some may
this pressure. not like it but this includes freedom
By Josephine Trueblood Skinner’s jazz influence is present it, but isn’t fully formed as a derivative,
It is everywhere. Every single day I from religion.
A&E Editor in “Skrting On The Surface,” which at slightly punk song. On a more positive
am inundated with messages about God
times doesn’t mesh well with Johnny note, “We Don’t Know What Tomorrow
and how I should believe in something.
Pretty moments and complex Greenwood’s arpeggiated trance. The Brings” is easily the best of energetic
chords do not outweigh the overly tech- two “behind the beat” parts don’t al- songs, feeling like a Moog’d-out take
nical, probably overthought sense that ways play nice together and create ten- on post-punk. Thom Yorke additionally
the new “The Smile” album brings. Un- sion that, unfortunately isn’t balanced showcases a different side of his vocals
like previous Radiohead albums, solo out by the vocals or accented well by in this song, as he is more upfront and
and side projects, “A Light For Attract- the horns. speech-like than his typical, soaring-in-
ing Attention” is generally uncompel- “A Light For Attracting Attention” is the-heavens vocal performances.
ling; at its best, an extension of classic all over the place, trying to do way too Other tracks on “A Light For Attract-
Yorke-Greenwood grand string parts much. Punk, math rock, floating ambi- ing Attention” just weren’t quite there.
and at its worst, forced and mismatched ent lullabies, grandiose string anthems, “Pana-vision” has a great chord pro-
math rock. synth-electronic and jam-band tracks gression but verses feel like a struggle
“A Light for Attracting Attention” is like “The Smoke” that make you think to make a semi-dissonant instrumental
missing something, and that something - wow, Khurangbin did it better. Most work with lyrics. Similarly, the vocals
is Philip Selway. This album has down- of the softer tunes are stronger, and feel like a vaguely-choral afterthought.
right strange drum mixes. Busier drum unsurprisingly follow the Radiohead “The Same” is pure Thom Yorke and
parts met with softer, dull mixes are a magic formula of Yorke-Greenwood “A Hairdryer” is a boring drum loop
departure from Radiohead’s signature style more than the others. “Open The experimentation. These songs were “al-
effortlessly-powerful electronic drums Floodgates,” “Free In The Knowledge” mosts.” The biggest letdown is “The Op-
and sparkly ride parts. Tom Skinner, a and “Speech Bubbles” all straddle the posite” - earning the title of math rock
jazz drummer for Sons of Kemet, un- dynamic line between subdued and gone bland. The trying-to-be-groovy
fortunately doesn’t live up to Philip grand, with intriguing electronic noise tune just falls flat - it is generally boring
Selway’s style and tone, falling short in and superb string parts from the Lon- and every instrument competes with
nearly every category. don Contemporary Orchestra. the others.
While some of the upbeat songs are Thankful for more Yorke-Green-
Really soft electronic a tempting idea, they seem to all miss wood content and displeased with the
the mark. “Thin Thing,” with a song mismatch that is the album, “A Light
drums, odd pairings with
structure that really falls short, is held for Attracting Attention” did not fill the
hand drums and general- up by Greenwood’s magnificent guitar Radiohead void. All in all, The Smile
ly meh upbeat parts just tone and the outlandish vocal effects. may just be trying a bit too hard.
“You Will Never Work In Television
make this album scream
Again” has the right idea, but poor and
for the Selway flourish. overly-simple execution. A great build PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SMILE
The Smile’s recent promotional photo
is the only thing this song has going for
A&E THE LEDGER May 23, 2022 7
Everything we learned in the latest Monster Hunter digital event
“Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak” is finally adding what players thought were missing in the original game
By Angelo Alegre subspecies will change the element they take on single player quests and take the monster. With this, you can add a pre-order bonus for anyone who pur-
A&E Reporter utilize in battle and update the locale along friends from the village to aid in whole different way of playing the game chases the expansion before the release
they are found in. taking down a monster. Each of the dif- while still in the same quest. date, which will give you a costume for
The Monster Hunter Digital Event Malzeno is the flagship monster for ferent followers the hunter takes along Preexisting mechanics in “Monster both your Palico and Palamute.
of May 2022 showed off a lot of infor- the massive expansion, “Sunbreak”. It is will have different weapons specialized Hunter Rise” have also been shown They also showed that for the Nin-
mation regarding the upcoming mas- an elder dragon, a species of monsters to their own specific way of fighting. to be updated alongside the release of tendo Switch, you can buy three new
sive expansion for “Monster Hunter that have been seen to be so strong that The things they can do aren’t just lim- “Sunbreak”. Prior to “Sunbreak,” hunt- amiibos which give you even more cos-
Rise: Sunbreak.” This expansion will they affect the environment they reside ited to attacking with brute force, but ers would have to use one of their two metics for the game, as well as daily bo-
bring you, the hunter, to a new land in. Malzeno uses smaller monsters to they can also heal you in battle, place wirebugs to initiate a wall climb, but nuses every time you scan them. There
called Elgado Outpost, which is tasked capture larger monsters and absorb traps, and even ride the monsters. Be- now you can do it without the need will also be a new pro controller design
with the research of Malzeno, a new their energy, and he can even absorb sides it being a fun way to interact with of one. They also have changed how a specifically for “Sunbreak,” which is
monster, and other monsters. the energy of the hunter through the the characters you like in the game, you mountable monster works to where you similar to the original “Monster Hunter
NEW MONSTERS AND MASTER RANK: use of its “bloodblight,” which slowly can also earn rewards exclusive to the can choose to keep attacking a monster Rise”-inspired pro controller released
Seregios, the flagship monster from takes away the life force of the hunter. follower-type quests, so it won’t hurt to in a mountable state instead of the game over a year ago.
“Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate,” makes its Alongside the various additions to try it out. making you ride it the moment you Overall, the digital event for Mon-
appearance in “Monster Hunter Rise”. It the list of monsters in “Monster Hunt- Besides adding another type of touch them once, which is one thing ster Hunter was great for people who
is a flying wyvern monster that attacks er Rise,” the “Sunbreak” expansion is quest, the expansion “Sunbreak” is hunters have wanted since day one. were looking forward to learning more
with its sharp razor-like claws by diving also set to add Master Rank back into adding even more to the new wirebug NEW PRODUCTS: about the upcoming expansion. It gave
down on hunters. It also uses its sharp the game. This is the highest difficulty mechanic that was added when “Mon- In the digital event, they also shared people new information that they were
scales to attack hunters at a distance that hunters can take on, and with this ster Hunter Rise” first came out. There all the things you can buy relating to looking for, information they weren’t
and can cause the bleed effect, which new update, monsters new and old are will be a new action for each weapon the massive expansion “Sunbreak”. expecting, and even more information
hurts the hunter as they try to move. gaining even more moves to challenge type, as well as the option to change be- They have shown that you can get the that has yet to be shared so that every-
There were two new subspecies of the hunter. They have even been seen tween different wirebug moves during regular version of “Sunbreak,” or the one will still be excited for what’s to
already known monsters shown and chaining two attacks to catch hunters battle through a new mechanic called deluxe edition which adds cosmetics come.
they are Aurora Somnacanth, a vari- off guard. Switch Skill Swap, which lets hunters you can only get through the deluxe kit. [To be released on June 30, 2022, for
ation of the normal Somnacanth, and NEW GAMEPLAY ASPECTS: swap between two presets of wirebug Although there may not be anything Nintendo Switch and PC]
Magma Almudron, which is a variation Follower quests are a new addition moves. You can use this mechanic while special for those who get the normal
of the normal Almudron. These new to “Sunbreak,” where the hunter can staying still or you can use it to dodge version of “Sunbreak,” there will be a
PHOTO COURTESY OF MONSTER HUNTER VIA TWITTER
Four hunters getting ready in the new area in “Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak,” Elgado Outpost.
8 May 23, 2022 THE LEDGER A&E
A look back at “The Princess Bride”
“The Princess Bride” is a beloved film that has aged well but not perfectly.
PHOTO COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY FOX AND VESTRON PICTURES
Westley and Buttercup
By Ryan Mantle experience will be more enjoyable. a bit part as well, and kills it, but those
Film Critic Part of why “The Princess Bride” are the only women in the movie with
is so comforting is the constant use of lines. On a positive note, while there
“The Princess Bride” turns 35 this dry wit and comradery. I found myself is a lack of women, there are thank-
year, so I want to take a pause from smiling every time Inigo and Fezzik fully no sexist jokes made at their ex-
the blockbusters and revisit this clas- talked in rhymes to each other. West- pense. For a movie made in the 1980s,
sic. Looking back at the films of our ley’s quick wit brings life into all of his or really in any of the previous three
childhood can be a dangerous game. scenes, even the ones where his life is decades, it is surprising.
Nostalgia brings you in only for some being sucked out with suction cups. Another issue is that there are
extremely insensitive and cringey This is a testament to the actors/ no people of color in “The Princess
jokes that ruin the whole experience. actresses involved. Cary Elwes and Bride.” While it may be easy to hide
Luckily, aside from an awkward and Mandy Patinkin deliver the best per- behind the idea that it is based on
idle threat of backhanding a woman, formances of their careers as Westley Western Europe during medieval
there is little of that in “The Princess and Inigo, respectively. Andre the times, I don’t buy it. They use fake
Bride.” Giant, a WWE legend, is perfect as country names which means they
a lovable giant who brings everyone made a choice to create a world where
together. Christopher Guest provides white supremacy still exists. The
"The dizzying pace at a comedically chilling performance 1980s were a different time where this
times leads to as the dastardly Count Rugen. Peter choice was more acceptable, but this
plotholes" Falk assumes the role of narrator with decision certainly hasn’t aged well.
a raspy, yet charming, accent that “The Princess Bride” is truly an
The first thing I noticed was just transports you to Wrigley Field and enjoyable movie that has stood the
how sped up this movie feels when puts a hot dog with peppers on it in test of time. This is not a movie that
compared to modern cinema. The ro- your hand. you should overanalyze, like I just did,
mance that sets up the plot of the film because it is not full proof. The plot
is explained by a narrator at a light- is at warp speed and there are only
ning-fast pace, followed by a five-year
"The Princess Bride" three women who talk, but this isn’t
time jump with Buttercup being en- is truly an enjoyable enough to sink the film. The relation-
gaged to another man. Before you can movie that has stood ships are all endearing and the jokes
even breathe, she is kidnapped to kick all land. The set design and scenery
off the main story.
the test of time" are incredible and work to support
This dizzying pace at times leads the characters, whose performances
to plot holes, like Inigo seemingly One thing wrong with “The Prin- range from good to excellent. If you
knowing everything about Westley cess Bride” is that it is entirely dom- need a break from the end of quarter
even though their only conversation inated by men. Buttercup, played by grind, this film is sure to bring a smile
together was about fencing. Ultimate- Robin Wright, is static and serious. to your face.
ly though, the movie is not asking She rarely gets her place in the spot-
STAR RATING: 4.5/5
you to look at it with a fine-toothed light and the only scene with her and
[“The Princess Bride” is available to
comb. Just accept that things slipped another woman is a dream sequence
stream on Hulu and Disney+]
through the cracks and move on. The where she is booed and insulted by PHOTO COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY FOX AND VESTRON PICTURES
“the ancient booer.” Valerie Kane gets Top to bottom: Fezzik, Inigo, and Vizzini.
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