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A&E
Opinion
Sports
HBO film illuminates Black Panther Party chairman
Controversial cryptocurrency draws dubious interest
Panel discusses the intersections of race and sports
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Russian police arrest tens of thousands of people during a nationwide rally to protest the arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the Kremlin on Jan. 23.
Protests ignite throughout Russia Students & faculty discuss Alexei Navalny’s sentencing Navalny will spend the next two years and eight months in a Russian penal colony after already serving 10 months under house arrest during an earlier University community members are phase of the trial, according to a Feb. 2 speaking out both against and in favor VOA News article. of Russian political opposition leader “There are a lot of people on the Alexei Navalny’s arrest on Jan. 17 that has streets, they’re not afraid to get arrested,” since sparked nationwide protests. Pinnell said. “They’re not afraid to go to Sabrina Pinnell, a San Jose State jail but they understand if this is the only political science lecturer, said Navalny is way we can push for change, then we’ve part of a new “protest movement” that got to take this chance now.” the country hasn’t seen since Russia’s According to a Sunday Wall Street president, Vladimir Putin, rose to power Journal article, the Kremlin’s treatment in 1998. of Navalny lit the fuse for protests and “[Russians are] not going to be able to they’ve become an outlet for Russians’ wait for institutional change because the widespread grievances regarding institution has become so entrenched to poor living standards, collapsing support prudent and undemocratic rule infrastructure and political corruption. that if we don’t hit the streets, we may not However, Pinnell said Russian protests have this chance again,” Pinnell said in PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS may be the country’s only chance for a Zoom call. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny looks up into the sky during a march change and if this series of public Navalny was arrested upon his return Feb. 29, 2020 honoring Russian politician Boris Nemtsov, who was killed in Russia. outcry loses momentum, another to Russia for violating the terms of a generation may once again give up suspended 2014 conviction for money laundering, fighting for democracy. according to Jan. 23 Global News article. Navalny posted a video to Twitter on Jan. 18 where he Pinnell, who has expertise in post-Soviet politics, said told his followers, “Don’t be afraid, take to the streets. while Navalny is a well-known domestic critic of Putin, Don’t go out for me, go out for yourself and your future.” his name may be more recognizable outside the country Kochetkova said she thinks Navalny reminds us all of than within it. She said he’s received condemnation what we’re fighting for, which is freedom, democracy, from several countries including the U.S. rights and justice in every country. “We have this illusion that all Russians have the same “By looking at what’s going on in Russia, Americans amount of media exposure, the ability to choose their can learn to appreciate the more established rights they media sources and [the public is] able to get a wide have here,” she said. enough net of information that they know enough about However Aleksa Krnjajic, a Fall 2020 SJSU [Navalny],” Pinnel said. “That is not necessarily true.” alumnus, said he opposes Navalny and sees him as a Navalny believes the arrest was an illegitimate ploy “western puppet.” by Putin, who he also blames for his nearly fatal Krnjajic warns that Navalny isn’t a hero and his poisoning with a chemical nerve agent in August, Sabrina Pinnell regime would be subservient to the U.S. according to the same Global News article. He said the fact that the U.S. government is openly SJSU political science lecturer He spent the following months in a Berlin hospital supporting a dissident against a geopolitical rival after coming out of an induced coma before returning like Russia is hard evidence that he’s a comprador to Russia, according to the same article. Russian media portrays protests as criminal acts. and asset to expanding Western hegemony. While Putin has denied any involvement, Navalny “In Russia, it’s really hard to find an unbiased source A photo of Navalny making a heart sign toward and his supporters have repeatedly placed blame on of news,” Kochetkova said in a Zoom call. his wife during his sentencing on Feb. 2 has the Kremlin, the Russian Federation government, She said Russian media outlets describe protests as become a prominent demonstration symbol. according to a Dec. 17, 2020 Associated Press “destroying peace and order” as opposed to voicing This led to a Valentine’s Day protest Sunday across News article. public concern and promoting change. Russia inviting Navalny’s supporters to stand outside for “People who grew up under Vladimir Putin Pinnell said even though protests in Russia aren’t a 15 minutes and make a heart sign with candles. are people who have never seen a Russia with “healthy expression of the crowd,” protests are growing a really good, strong shot at democracy,” Pinnell said. in numbers as Navalny illuminates Russia’s larger issue “[They] have never experienced the freedom that people of corruption. in the [’90s] hoped would come about in Russia.” Tens of thousands of people throughout Russian cities Helen Kochetkova, a Russian immigrant and have protested since Navalny’s arrest and sentencing, Follow Sarah on Twitter University of California, Berkeley junior, said according to a Feb. 1 Los Angeles Times article. @SarahDweezy
By Sarah Dwyer STAFF WRITER
[Russians are] not going to be able to wait for institutional change because the institution has become so entrenched to support prudent and undemocratic rule that if we don’t hit the streets, we may not have this chance again.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 2021
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Film relives Black Panther killing By Isalia Gallo COPY EDITOR
Set in the late ’60s following the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., “Judas and the Black Messiah” tells the true story of Illinois Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton’s murder. This historical and powerful storyline captivates viewers into what might be one of the best films released so far this year. The HBO Max film was written and directed by Shaka King and produced by “Black Panther” and Oakland native, Ryan Coogler. The movie features William O’Neal, played by Lakeith Stanfield, as the protagonist FBI informant in Hampton’s murder. FBI agent Roy Mitchell, played by Jesse Plemons, lures in 17-year-old O’Neal, to infiltrate the Black Panther Party after he was arrested for impersonating an FBI agent and auto theft. Mitchell believes the Black Panther Party is made up of people who “sow hatred and inspire terror.” Like any 17-year-old who’s naive and vulnerable to society, O’Neal exemplifies what it’s like to be a victim
of capitalism and its cruelty. Hampton, played by “Get Out” star Daniel Kaluuya, was an outspoken 21-year-old leader of the Black Panther Party, whose anti-capitalism and socialist ideologies included the progression and liberation of oppressed people. He actively fought for social change to bring “power to the people.” Kaluuya’s depiction of Hampton’s accent and mannerisms convey just how much he studied for the role. Director Shaka King’s camera angles and use of colors within his cinematography phenomenally reveals how impactful Hampton’s speeches were for minority groups in Chicago. A scene of Hampton’s famous speech, “I am a Revolutionary” drew in many people against political oppression and encouraged them to embrace the idea of “strength in unity.” His political activism successfully attracted young college students, rival Black organizations, a white activist group called the “Young Patriots” and the Puerto Rican group “Young Lords,” to form an alliance known as the “rainbow coalition.”
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Although I would’ve loved to see more scenes of rainbow coalition, we do get to see some of the most dynamic clips on how it was formed, including when Hampton went knocking door to door to persuade groups to join. Powerful scenes depict O’Neal’s personal demons and potential reasonings as to why he would’ve helped the FBI.
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Directed by: Shaka King Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield Genre: Historical drama
Stanfield’s strong portrayal of O’Neal’s avaricious character suggests he was also part of the Black American struggle. This is exemplified in scenes where he chants along with the Black Panther Party but then switches teams to inform the FBI. In O’Neal’s 1990 interview clip shown at the end of the
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film, he claimed to never be an armchair revolutionary. “At least I had a point of view,” O’Neal said. “I was dedicated. And then I had courage to get out there and put it on the line, and I did. I think I’ll let history speak for me.” As he admits he doesn’t feel like he betrayed anyone, O’Neal’s cowardly persona allows viewers to rethink if he was really a casualty or just a flat-out traitor. The religious connection between Judas, the man who betrayed Christ, and O’Neal, who betrayed Hampton and the Black Panther Party for his own personal gain, depicts how betrayal can lead to one’s own self-destruction. The film also features impactful scenes of Hampton’s fiancée Deborah Johnson, now known as Akua Njeri, who was eight months pregnant at the time of Hampton’s death. Johnson is played by “The Hate U Give” actress Dominique Fishback. During Hampton’s murder scene, Fishback perfectly portrays Johnson’s emotions, which felt almost draining to watch because of their intensity. The lack of empathy from FBI agents who caused his death by shooting him in
a police raid at his home, will leave viewers feeling heartbroken for Johnson and his unborn child. Johnson and Hampton’s son, Fred Hampton Jr. said in a Feb. 12 Los Angeles Times interview that there have been several different attempts to make a movie about their lives. “We’ve taken a principled stance towards maintaining the legacy under contested conditions,” Hampton Jr. said. “It’s been a long battle to maintain that legacy.” Hampton’s legacy continues to shine through his son who took over as president and chairman of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee and the Black Panther Party Cubs in the late ’80s. It’s possible to say that some of the key contributing factors to this exceptionally great film finally being produced were because of Hampton’s family contributing and thoroughly choosing actors that felt right to retell their personal story.
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OPINION
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 2021
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Bitcoin allows financial liberty Sarah Dwyer STAFF WRITER
There was nothing like cold-hard cash until cryptocurrency came along, and that’s the way to go if you want to be relinquished from the confines of a hovering government and a centralized banking system. Bitcoin is a digital asset currently valued over $47,000 USD per Bitcoin and was created in 2009 by an unknown group. According to Investopedia, “A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend.” According to a Feb. 2 report from CNBC, “Tesla announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Feb. 8 that it has bought $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin.” Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment has reignited the cryptocurrency conversation.
Like most cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin is considered extremely unreliable. “An estimated 11% of Americans currently hold Bitcoin,” according to Bitcoin Market Journal. Many people are wary of this invisible game and wonder what could be wrong with fiat money, a government-issued currency that isn’t backed by a commodity such as gold. In a society where every move can easily be tracked, cryptocurrency may offer a unique smokescreen for privacy. In a Netflix original series from Vox News called “Explained,” narrator Christian Slater said the main attraction of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is “a way to buy and sell things online without Big Brother watching.”
Cryptocurrency is inherently a symbol of freedom. Interest in cryptocurrency by the mega-rich begs the questions: Why invest in a relatively new and volatile asset you can’t see? Why go crypto at all? Risk is the name of the game, it always has been.
You don’t need Margot Robbie in a bathtub from The Big Short (2015) to explain how easily the average person can be tracked through credit card and online payments. Cryptocurrency is inherently a symbol
of freedom. However, the blessing of cryptocurrency’s privacy has also proven to be its curse. The smokescreen desired by those looking for freedom from peeping governments is also the same concealment craved by criminals. Bitcoin’s dark side has been exposed as an anonymous playground for criminal purchases. This crypto-landscape is a “$1.2 billion online criminal marketplace,” according to “Explained.” Silk Road, an online marketplace, has been the host of illegal and drug-related transactions. In addition to its black market reputation, Bitcoin also consumes an extreme amount of electricity to “mine” more Bitcoin. “Bitcoin mining is the process of creating new bitcoin by solving a computational puzzle,” this is necessary to maintain the ledger of transactions upon which bitcoin is based, according to Investopedia. As reported by an Aug. 13, 2015 Business Insider article, the largest Bitcoin mining companies are in China and most of their power comes from filthy coal plants. Smog and other poor conditions created in the process of mining Bitcoin poses a growing threat to the planet’s environment. The exorbitant energy use and memory required to mine and transact Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is a large risk for an unstable currency that encourages criminal transactions. But even with these two
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major drawbacks, Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies do more good than bad. Governments can legally “freeze [bank] accounts, shut down ATMs, decide who gets cut off from financial services, and even seize private funds,” according to Crisprsociety, a blog on gene and cell therapies. This action is a commonly used tactic against activists, dissidents, and opposers of ruling parties. Bitcoin is another possible way to fight against this type of immobilization. It’s an opportunity to express financial freedom without the certainty of the government looming over your shoulder and monitoring each online or in-store purchase. Some of the more common concerns over cryptocurrency are the
possibilities of abuse, scamming and fraud. Scamming and fraud happen everyday in the stock market and other financial schemes. The possible abuse and criminality of cryptocurrency is no different than the possible abuse of other established norms in the U.S. For example, the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech; you may not like your Resident Adviser telling you your music is too loud or your taste in late ’70s disco is less than braggable, but that’s the price we pay for freedom of speech. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, a right that’s been regularly abused to commit murders and other heinous acts. But these abuses don’t discredit what the
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amendments were created to provide. In the same way, the criminal abuses of cryptocurrencies shouldn’t detract from the admirable endeavor of free and decentralized financing. The use of cryptocurrency is a viable option for those looking for privacy, new ways to invest, or even financial security. This would be beneficial in a society where too much of our banking systems are dependent on each other. The best way to save yourself from a falling house of cards is to find another house.
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SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 2021
Panel talks race issues in sports By Jovanna Olivares SENIOR STAFF WRITER
The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change held a panel on Thursday regarding intersections of sports, politics and culture within the state and national athletic organizations, from managers to players on the field. Panel speakers included Dr. Travis Boyce, SJSU associate professor and department chair for African American studies; Dr. Billy Hawkins, interim department chair and professor for the department of health and human performance at the University of Houston; and Dr. Letisha Engracia Cardoso Brown, assistant professor in the department of sociology at Virginia Tech. The conversation largely focused on the influence and role of Black athletes in politics and social issues through sociological and historical perspectives. Speakers shared their views on the current state and influence of Black athletes in sports. Hawkins said sports provided him with a “critical lens to look at race and race relations.” “I enjoy sports, I use it as a tool to get an education, enjoyment, entertainment, but I also use it as a tool to look at how race relations are often expressed,” Hawkins said. He also added Black athletes will continue to
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use sports as a means of social mobility and as a way to navigate through predominantly white structures, while using their visibility to create emancipatory spaces to freely live. Brown said the lack of intersectionality in the Black Lives Matter movement, despite originating from Black female activism, has resulted in the ongoing erasure of women athletes and their contributions to social change. According to the Black Lives Matter website, three women activists, Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors, created the movement in 2013 in response to the acquittal
We cannot separate race from sexism from classism, in order to make inroads into real social change. Dr. Letisha Engracia Cardoso Brown Virginia Tech assistant professor
of Trayvon Martin’s shooter, George Zimmerman. 17-year-old Martin was fatally shot by Zimmerman in 2012, who claimed
Martin was “suspicious” and took action, despite police instructions to stay in his car, according to a Oct. 19, 2020 CNN article. Brown referenced the Combahee River Collective, a Black feminist lesbian socialist organization that was active in the mid and late ‘70s, according to an article from Black Past, a reference center for African American history. She said the words and objectives of the group are still relevant to today’s lack of intersectionality within major social movements. “We cannot separate race from sexism from classism, in order to make inroads into real social change,” Brown said. “Because it would mean
dismantling all systems of oppression.” The panelists also discussed the harm that results from efforts to separate and censor sports and politics. “The woman from Fox News who said ‘tell them to shut up and dribble,’ is the reason why there’s this vilification of particularly Black athletes, or people who are challenging the racial status quo,” Boyce said. “Black athletes are taking ownership of their identity, of their platform, of who they are, to enact social change.” The panel discussed the commodification of Black sports figures and explained how experiences surrounding racial
violence and trauma affect self-identity. Brown explained that collegiate sports are fundamentally supported by Black men and women. “In a situation where black people are dying the most from this pandemic,” Brown said. “Especially when considering that many collegiate athletes and just Black students in general, are often in a position where they’re taking care of their families back home, either through student loans or through scholarships.” Boyce said teams rely heavily on Black athletes who are affected physically and mentally, even after their career, however they’re not being well compensated. A January 2019 Guardian article cited that 70% of NFL athletes are Black. “One of the critical causes of visibility is the threat to disrupt the market, disrupting the flow of capital to white America,” Hawkins said. “So this threat to disrupt and shut down businesses strikes enough fear in corporate America and captures enough attention . . . I think this is where the Black athlete comes in and uses their athletic capital and converting it into social capital to make those types of demands [for representation in sports leadership].” Follow Jovanna on Twitter @joo_zunigaa
Sharks fall in delayed return to Tank By Giorgina Laurel STAFF WRITER
The San Jose Sharks played the Las Vegas Golden Knights in their first home game back in the Shark Tank since March 8, 2020. The team lost 3-1 against the Knights on Saturday, who are the leading team in the Western NHL Conference. This is the first time this season the Sharks have played against the Knights after the game was postponed two times prior, once on Feb. 1 and again Feb. 3. The starting lineup for the Sharks included Martin Jones, Dylan Gambrell, Marc-Édouard Vlasic, Marcus Sörensen, Nikolai Knyzhov and Kurtis Gabriel. The starting lineup for the Knights included William Carrier, Nicolas Roy, Ryan Reaves, Alec Martinez, Alex Pietrangelo and Marc-André Fleury. The first period started with the Knights winning the puck drop in a neutral zone. Sharks’ winger Kevin Labanc almost scored the game’s first point, but it was saved by Knights’ goaltender, Fleury. The first two minute penalty was given to Knights player Zach Whitecloud for delay of game three minutes into the game. The first point of the game was scored from a power play by Knights’ left wing Jonathan Marchessault and followed by an assist by Chandler Stephenson and Alec Martinez. The puck bounced around and over the
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The San Jose Sharks played at the SAP Center on Saturday, their first home game since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
shoulder of Sharks’ goalie Martin Jones who was unable to make the block. Shortly after, Las Vegas’ right wing, Reaves, attempted to score a goal but was blocked by San Jose’s centerman Gambrell. Seconds later, Reaves and Sharks’ right wing Kane were penalized for two minutes. Reaves received a penalty for slashing Kane, while Kane was penalized for interference. The Knights made the
second goal of the game off another power play by right wing Mark Stone, who was assisted by Cody Glass and William Karlsson. The Sharks managed to score their first and only goal for the night towards the end of the second period. San Jose centerman Tomas Hertl was assisted by Rūdolfs Balcers and Marc-Édouard Vlasic to get past the Knights’ defense.
Hertl has been a strong offensive weapon for the Sharks this season, having scored two goals in the team’s previous game against the Los Angeles Kings. The final goal of the night came during the third period from Knights’ centerman Chandler Stephenson with a clean assist by Alex Tuch and Alec Martinez. Sharks defenseman Radim Šimek was injured
from two brutal hits during the second period. Both hits were by Marchessault, one was a regular hit and the other was a cross-check which finally took him out. The Sharks felt his loss defensively for the remainder of the game. In a post-game interview, Sharks head coach Bob Boughner said he believes that with five on five they did well and the team needs to produce more offense.
“You have to depend on your power play at crucial times of the game to create offense for it,” Boughner said in the interview. “I thought our power plays looked okay in the last couple of games and we produced chances but we gotta pounce on teams.”
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