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“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.”
― Émile Zola
― Émile Zola
Rapper Overdoses on Xanax at 21by Sage Addington '18
Lil Peep was born Gustav Ahr in Long Island on November 1, 1996. The rapper had a definitive sound, being able to smoothly blend the elements of contemporary hip-hop and the sentimentality of the emo genre. The rapper had first started out by posting his music on YouTube and SoundCloud until his following began to grow. Ahr used his childhood nickname, given to him by his mother, as his stage name. Dating back to his teenage years, the young man struggled with drug use and suicidal impulses, but channeled his emotions into his music. Sarah Stennett, chief executive officer of First Access Entertainment, claimed to be “shocked and heartbroken.” Stennett had said, “I do not believe Peep wanted to die, this is so tragic. He had big goals and dreams for the future which he had shared with me, his team, his family and his friends. He was highly intelligent, hugely creative, massively charismatic, gentle, and charming. He had huge ambition and his career was flourishing.” Native Lives Matter, Middle Schooler Killedby Sage Addington '18
You have to be wary of the language used in police reports because how you tell a story determines how a situation is treated. The police report said the middle schooler lunged at the police with a knife, but in the words of Jason’s mother, “I know that lunging could also mean taking a step. It’s all on what words they want to include in their report.” In the statement the Jason is not called for what he was, baby faced with a boy’s voice; he is almost depicted as a man because the statement purposefully left out his age. The eighth-grader was part of his school’s drumming circle and often wrote poetry. On his last day alive the boy had left school early because he felt ill; his family thought he may have contracted the flu. Alan Pero, Jason’s grandpa, shared the account of Jason’s uncle, saying, “When he got home he went to the fridge, got a 7 UP, went to get his blanket as kids do, and then was watching TV.” Alan not long after received a call saying Jason had been shot in front of the house. Curtis Redbird told station KBJR, “Baby Jay, he was a real sweet kid. He always had a smile on his face. Nobody can believe that this happened to him because of the way he is, the way he was.” Jason's grandpa said, “He was a good kid, a happy kid. He loved being around family and friends. He was a jokester. His teachers loved him. Quite a bit of teachers came to the funeral and wake.” Unfortunately, the fourteen year old is not the only native victim to be killed by law enforcement. According to CNN’s review of CDC data broken down by race, for everyone 1 million Native Americans, an average of 2.9 of them die annual as a result of “legal intervention.” The majority of those deaths are caused from police shootings, but a few other cases are attributed to manhandling. Many deaths in police encounters are likely under-reported because a large amount of natives are “not on the grid.” Native American mortality rates were under-reported by an estimated 21% because of inconsistencies in identifying natives on death certificates, according to the CDC. It doesn’t feel right that victims of police force are never-mentioned or brushed under the carpet. It can be hard to create/sustain attention for Native American cases, partially because many of the cases take place in small communities or remote areas, but the amount of deaths need to be called to attention. http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/13/us/wisconsin-police-kill-native-american-teen/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/10/us/native-lives-matter/index.html WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last week we asked Ambush! poll takers if they were interested in going to the student poetry slam at the ART123 Gallery on December 1st and 50% said they are interested in going, while 25% said they are thinking about it, and the remaining 25% said nah.
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Student Poetry Night at ART123 Gallery!
ART123 and Gallup Poetry are having a student poetry night on Fridat December 1st at 6:30 PM-8:00PM. All students are eligible to sign up and contribute their work!
Emergency State, Extreme Radiation in Red Shirt
by Sage Addington '18
Uranium and other types of mining are the cause of the radiation in Red Shirt. Uranium is a naturally-occurring element and doesn’t really pose a threat when it is left in the ground, however, when it is mined it releases dangerous levels of radiation. Radiation dosages are not measured in terms of absolute amounts, instead a dose is measured by its effectiveness. Radiation dosages are measured in millisieverts msv (a thousandth of a sievert); msv measures the effectiveness of a radiation dose rather than the exact unit size because different types of radiation have different effects.
In an article by The Guardian titled “Radiation exposure: a quick guide to what each level means,” the article breaks down the different radiation levels in reference to the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
The threat of radiation is not just in Red Shirt, it is all along the Black Hills. According to https://bhcleanwateralliance.org/, they have held Azarga/Powertech Uranium off since 2010, but the Azarga/Powertech Uranium is threatening the Black Hills by planning on drilling 4,000 in situ leach wells when the original plan was to drill 1,500. The toxic in situ wells would be drilled into the Iyan Kara aquifer on the southwest edge of the Black Hills, poisoning the drinking water used by families in the area; after mining, the company also plans to pump uranium mining waste back underground into the Minnelusa aquifer. The other aquifers at risk are Unkpapa/Sundance, Fall River, Minnekahta Limestone, and the Chilson. We know that water is life, so why are companies so willing to pollute the livelihood of thousands of people?
To learn more about clean water and find ways to take action, check out https://bhcleanwateralliance.org/take-action/. https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/mar/15/radiation-exposure-levels-guide http://www.culturechange.org/cms/content/view/336/65/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/radiation-sickness2.htm http://www.lakotacountrytimes.com/news/2017-07-27/Headlines/Oglala_Lakota_Receive_Radiation_Monitoring_Trainin.html https://bhcleanwateralliance.org/ WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!
Last week we asked Ambush! Poll takers if they feel safe walking around Gallup and 50% said most of the time, 33% said no, and 12% said yes.
Sexual Harassment and the #MeToo Campaign
by Sage Addington '18
There are many variations of the original post, but this post on Twitter reads:
Within no time thousands of people, men and women, had retweeted and responded to the post, sharing their hollowing experiences. With the rise of the campaign, many are left wondering how we can improve the situation. I unfortunately don’t have any advice on how to stop sexual harassment completely, but there are five crucial things to remember when discussing the topic, so let’s go over them.
1. It is NOT the victim's fault
Unfortunately blaming the victims of sexual harassment occurs often and makes it discouraging for victims to come forth about their experiences.
2. It is NOT just harmless fun or flirtation
“Harmless fun or flirtation” should not leave someone feeling disgusted, offended, scared, or sad.
3. It is NOT normal sexual attraction
Normal sexual attraction shouldn’t include aggressive pressure or intimidation. Period.
4. It is NOT just something made up by men and women who are cold, unfriendly, or no fun
Saying someone made it up because they are cold, unfriendly, or no fun is another reason why victims of sexual harassment choose not to come forth.
5. Women and men do NOT "ask for it" by being attractive
Saying men and women “ask for it” by being attractive is like saying someone is asking to be robbed because they’re in possession of a wallet.
Artist Appreciation: Dariona Smith
by Alizay Chavez '21
Op-Ed: Gallup Girl's Guide to Walking Alone
by Sage Addington '18
In the past I’ve been followed by a car, by someone on foot, and through shopping centers while I was alone. As a young female I find it’s hard not to feel threatened or intimidated when I walk on my own because at the age of seventeen I’ve already been in many risky situations; I imagine it freaks out anyone of any age or sex. The advice in this article is all based purely on what I have learned through my own experience.
Have a general idea of where you are going
I’m guilty of having roamed around before with no destination because I got bored, adventurous, or just in my head, but that can put you at risk if other people can sense that you don’t have a particular destination. Having an idea of where you are going can keep you safe because it seems you know where you are going and don’t want to be bothered.
ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings!
You may feel shady for looking around a lot, but it’s the best way to insure that you are aware of your surroundings. In a rural area like Gallup there’s lots of plant life and I’ve witnessed people crawl out of bushes before, so don’t assume anywhere is safe! Make sure not to get too into your phone, even if it’s Piano Tiles, and check your surroundings periodically.
Part of being aware of your surroundings is making sure you can hear; so although we all love to drain out the world for just a few minutes, make sure the volume is at least low enough so that you can hear oncoming cars and other pedestrians. ALWAYS listen to your gut
You know that feeling in your gut? That would be your instincts; you need to listen to those. If you feel like someone has been watching you, that you have seen that person pass you more than once, or that something just isn’t quite right, trust yourself; If you feel like something isn’t right DON’T IGNORE YOUR FEELINGS for Pete’s sake.
IGNORE catcallers and random people who shout out you
If you give them attention, they will proceed to give you more wanted attention so it is best to just keep walking.
Get serious when a creep approaches you
When a creep approaches you and you get nervous, you need to get serious and show them their company is unwanted. Avoid showing any signs of comfortablity through actions like laughing or smiling; it’s harsh and you shouldn’t have to change how you act so people can get the message, but it helps guarantee your safety.
If you are being followed, there are a few things you can do depending on scenario…
If you are in an area where there are stores, duck into a store and if they follow you inside tell someone, talk to the store clerk, or get prepared to dial 911.
If you are in a neighborhood and can’t just duck into a house real quick, take out your phone and get prepared to dial 911. If you get approached and the person is threatening, DON’T be afraid to call 911; you have every right to be scared! If you don’t know what else to do… Run. Running has gotten me out of three incidents where I have been followed, so… Haul a**. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!
Last week we asked Ambush! Poll takers if they carved a pumpkin for Halloween and 40% said no, 40% said they wanted to, and 10% said they did.
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Associate EditorDerek Curley '19
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