Sophie Redmond
Columnist
The Influence of Dr. Seuss
Many people probably know Dr. Seuss as the author of more than 60 children’s books that
they read when they first learned to read. Name any one of his classic books, and you’re sure to trigger fond childhood memories and silly nonsensical rhymes. This year on March 2nd, it will mark the
112th birthday of Dr. Seuss himself.
What most people don’t know is that “Seuss” was merely a pen-name. Theodor “Seuss”
Geisel was the man behind it all. After writing his first book, he signed it as “Seuss,” and from that
moment on, he never stopped using that famous name.
Although Geisel passed away in 1991, he had a lifetime of great memories. When he was
younger, he was in the United States Army. His first major professional accomplishment was becoming known in the world of animation. Likely inspired by his service, he created the movie, Private
Snafu. This movie received an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. This was his first big
break; after receiving this award, his career within cartoons and animations started to take off.
By the time Geisel started to publish children’s books, such as One Fish, Two Fish and Horton Hears a Who, he was steadily gaining popularity. These titles, and many more, will be remembered within families across the world for a long time.
Geisel received many honors throughout his career including an Academy Award for a
documentary he created called Design for Death. In addition, his first Oscar was won for writing an
animated short that was called Gerald McBoing-Boing. As if that
Printing
wasn’t enough, he also received a Pulitzer Prize; as it turns out,
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Molly Ryan
Kaitlyn Sevilla
“The more that you read,
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Jessi Menotti
Lexi Vitale
the more things you’ll
Kaleigh McLoughlin
Kristen Sevilla
Marissa Recckio
know. The more that you
Emma Redmond
Sophie Redmond
Abbey Vincent
learn, the more places
Anna Vincent
you’ll go.”
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Volume 6, Issue 12
Protein Shakes: Are They Worth It?
Protein powders are becoming very popular as nutritional supplements. Protein powders are
made into the protein shakes that are seen every
day at gyms across the country. Protein is necessary
to a diet to help the body repair cells and create
new ones. Protein is also necessary for growth and
development during adolescence. Protein powders
can be purchased in nutrition stores; pre-made
protein shakes can even be bought as well. But do
protein shakes benefit the body or cause more harm
than good?
Protein powders can be bought in different
forms, with the three most common being whey,
soy, and casein. Whey is greatly used because it
contains all nine amino acids the body needs and is
soluble in water. Whey protein is usually safe, but
can have pretty harmful side effects if overused.
These side effects include lactose intolerance, intestinal irritation, bloating, kidney stones, and kidney
failure. Kidney failure is deadly and has been seen
in many cases involving teens overusing
protein powder. Too
much protein can also
lead to dehydration;
the protein can literally drain your body of
all extra water, make
your muscles sore, and
cause dizziness.
Not all side
effects of protein
shakes are harmful, benefits have been seen as well.
These benefits include improving cardiovascular health,
enhancing immune function and antioxidant activity,
and lowering insulin.
“Some clinical studies have also shown that
taking whey protein in combination with strength training can increase lean body mass, strength, and muscle
size,” says Paz Etcheverry, Ph.D of Kaplan University
School of Health Sciences.
Gina Shaw of WebMD reminds people, “But
remember: Most people, even athletes, can also get
everything they offer by eating sources of lean protein
like meat, fish, chicken, and dairy products.”
Protein shakes are not necessary, everything
the body needs can be fully obtained by a healthy diet.
All things consumed by the body have benefits and
risks; it is the consumer’s choice to decide what goes
into his or her body. The key to being healthy and
avoiding serious consequences to the body is to always
do everything in moderation.
Sources:
http://build-muscle-101.com/
whey-protein-side-effects/
http://www.webmd.com/
vitamins-and-supplements/
lifestyle-guide-11/proteinpowder
http://healthandwellness.
kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/
Protein%20Supplements.html
Marissa Recckio
Columnist
Making Money by Making Videos:
The Truth Behind Professional YouTubers
Some may wonder how YouTubers make a
living by simply making videos and uploading them to
Youtube. Believe it or not, they actually do! It might
seem unusual, and many questions still exist regarding just how this is possible; some YouTubers weighed
in on this trend of making money simply from posted
videos.
How do you make money?
Ben Bowden (one of YouTube’s most viewed
personalities) says, “There are two ways to generate
money through YouTube.”
YouTube users create partnerships and often
join a multi-channel network (MCN). Bowden explains
that with YouTube, the amount of money one makes
depends on how many people view and click the ads in
his or her videos. YouTubers usually make anywhere
between one to five dollars for every thousand views. If
a YouTuber joins a MCN, sometimes he or she will be
granted a dollar amount per every thousand views, or
split a percent of revenue made after YouTube’s cut.
How are you paid?
Christina Issa, who has worked at three different MCNs, breaks down the specific ways of getting
money through YouTube.
Issa explains that YouTube partners with
several other programs, one being something called
“Adsense.” This particular program provides money
for videos that run ads across the screen at some point
during the video clip. It is through these advertisements
that companies pay to promote their product; that will
earn a YouTuber a certain amount per those previously
contracted thousand views. Issa adds that this is the
easiest way to for YouTubers who upload videos to get
paid.
A second way that Issa suggests as a method
of payment for YouTubers is through what she calls ‘affiliate links.’ These ‘affiliate links’ are when YouTubers
share a sponsor’s link in their description box and earn
a CPC or “cost per click.” A CPC for example, might
suggest that there is $1 paid for every click on a particular link, which is paid by the sponsor of that link. When
a Youtuber becomes more popular, some sponsors will
begin to tie in incentives, this means that for every sale
the sponsor makes, the
YouTuber gets a profit.
Thirdly,
YouTubers can get
paid through brand
deals. This means
that a company or ‘brand’ specifically advertises with
a particular video or video creator. Issa says that this
method is usually only realistic for a YouTube channel
with a substantial number of viewers, however there is no
specific number of subscribers needed. Additionally, Isso says that usually the best branded opportunities will be granted to a YouTuber who is active
in a multi-channel network (although being a part of an
MCN is not necessary for brand deals).
These are not the only ways YouTubers pull
in cash, in addition to Issa’s first three explanations,
YouTubers can also make money through merchandise.
At times, popular YouTubers launch their own “merch,”
which turn into a great source of revenue, but this requires a lot of effort.
What is the best way to make money?
Perhaps the hardest, but most rewarding way
YouTubers make money is by using the attention they’ve
gained from their channel, and expand past the world of
YouTube, usually after gaining a major channel’s support
or after gaining a lot of attention from a MCN.
“The goal for any YouTuber is to get in with an
MCN, get noticed, collaborate with others, grow their
numbers, and get deals consistently. If a YouTuber has a
standout talent, MCNs will take notice and offer said creator and/or others to participate in their original productions,” Issa says.
In Issa’s experience, the best place for YouTubers to get
this type of exposure is through brands like “AwesomenessTV.”
“Digital stars want to take what they’ve learned
online and crossover in TV, film, books, special appearances and other media in order to continue growing their
brand and monetizing,” explains Christina.
Citation:
source: https://www.quora.com/How-do-YouTubers-getpaid
Kristen Sevilla
Columnists
Why School Should Start Later
Waking up early in the morning for
school isn’t fun for anyone: not the kids who
have to be at school before 8am, and definitely
not for the parents who have to drag those kids
out of bed.
Recently, a group of British sleep scientists conducted a study that, due to their findings, suggested schools should not start until
10am. A later start time might provide students
with more productive and effective rest. The fact that getting more sleep makes everyone
healthier and perform better in their daily learning environments is not new.
At the British Science Festival, Paul Kelley, of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford, said “At the age of 10, you get up and go to
school and it fits in with our nine-to-five lifestyle. When you are about 55, you also settle
into the same pattern. But in between, it changes a huge amount and, depending on your
age, you really need to be starting around three hours later, which is entirely natural.”
According to Kelley, people between the ages of 10 and 55 are not really naturally
suited to be waking up at the crack of dawn - this is especially true with high school and
college students.
In light of this study and others like it, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is
beginning to urge schools to push back their typical early starting times.
“Getting enough sleep is important for students’ health, safety, and academic performance,” said Anne Wheaton, the study’s lead author and epidemiologist in the CDC’s
Division of Population Health (Smithsonian Magazine).
“Early school start times, however, are preventing many adolescents from getting
the sleep they need,” Wheaton insists.
Taking this information into consideration, an 8:30am start time would allow
teenagers to get 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep at night, if they go to bed around 11pm-12pm,
a typical “bedtime” for many teens. This change to a later start would enable students to
get the most out of their day.
Citation:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sleep-scientists-say-school-days-should-startlater-180956565/?no-ist
Abbey & Anna Vincent
Columnists
Former Port Byron Marching
Band’s Journey to Disney
Most people will agree that one of
the highlights of living in Port Byron is
the annual Memorial Day Parade, with
community members watching as Port
Byron High School’s very own marching
band proudly promenades through the
town. But to many people, it is unknown
that the Port Byron Marching Band once
had quite the reputation.
In 1976, Port Byron’s former
marching band director, Jon Bowen, sent
an audition tape to Walt Disney World in
hopes of being invited to march in one of
their parades. Shortly after, their dreams
came true, and they were selected to play
in Disney’s Main Street parade.
This was no small accomplishment for Bowen. In his short time at Port
Byron, the band grew from 26 members to 96 members. He had to train the
marching band to march with proper
techniques. Some recall Bowen using a
rope held between the students to teach
them the proper spacing.
In the months leading up to the
trip, the marching band had to do some
serious fundraising. They had to raise
$16,000! They hosted a variety of events
to fundraise, everything from fruit sales
to a “Donkey Basketball” event. The
marching band was also asked to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Katie Locastro
Senior Columnist
It might be after Valentine’s Day, but Nicholas Sparks is up
to his old tricks. The Choice is a novel written by the well-known
romantic author (Sparks) in 2007; however, recently it was taken off
the page and turned into a movie starring Teresa Palmer and Benjamin Walker.
Although the movie mirrored the novel fairly accurately,
there were definitely differences between the two. The story is about
a girl named Gabby who moved next door to a man named Travis.
Beginning like all stereotypical, romantic love stories, the girl falls
in love with the boy and everything is great. This, however, is the
point where The Choice takes a turn. Gabby gets into a horrible car
accident that puts her in a coma. Travis must decide whether or not
to respect her wishes by taking her off of life support.
The books goes more in depth with the gut-wrenching storyline, but the movie is also enjoyable to watch. Both the book and the
movie are highly recommended. It’s the perfect chick flick for any
occasion.
Emily Ryan
Columnist
Parade, but sadly, two large trips required
too much funding, so the invitation had to
be declined.
The Port Byron Marching Band
and its legacy still lives on today, and
hopefully there will be more trips to Walt
Disney World in the future. Next time
you hear that iconic drum line, you can
think about how it was once heard all the
way in Florida!
Information courtesy of: Port Byron Area
Hall of Fame and Veterans Archive
Sparks’ The Choice
Random Acts of Kindess Week
Imagine a world full of kindness and thoughtfulness. February 14th through February 20th
is Random Act of Kindness (RAK) Week. RAK Week was created to motivate people to consciously take an extra step and do something nice for their community, family, friends, or anyone
who needs some cheering up. The RAK Foundation wants to help everyone, but that’s not an easy
task. They need as much help as possible, hence the creation of RAK Week.
A random act of kindness doesn’t require any money or take any special skill; anyone can
take part and contributions can be big or small. There are many ways to contribute during RAK
Week, some ideas include simply helping out more than usual around the house, giving away
unused toys and clothes, thanking your family or teachers, or even something as simple as remembering to say “please” and “thank you!” Remember, anything you do that is kind counts, no matter
how trivial or unimportant it may seem. It can be as easy as giving away extra
bouncy balls won from a machine to little kids (small things like this make a
big difference, found from personal experience).
RAK Week isn’t the only time to be spreading kindness though; ideally, this week is meant to inspire people to realize just how simple and easy
it is to try to do a nice thing every day to help make the world a happier place.
What will you do today to make the world (or someone’s day) a little bit
brighter?
Kaleigh McLoughlin
Columnist
Luge is Life: Sydney Axton
Sydney Axton, a senior at Port Byron, has
been on the USA Luge team, training away from
home, for five years now. At first, it was tough
being taken out of school away from friends and
family for such long periods of time. Now, Sydney
handles it quite well. She shared with us how her
life is different, her experiences while being on the
USA Luge team, and the possibility of going to the
Olympics.
Kaleigh: What is it like being away from home for
such long periods of time?
Sydney: It is very difficult at times. I miss my
family and friends a lot when I am gone. Being
away from school is beyond hard, especially now
that I am doubling up. People think it is a vacation
for me, but the thing they don’t understand is from
7am-9pm, I am busy with weight lifting, training
on the track, practice, and many more things. With
all that, I also have to find time to get my homework done. My teachers are very good at sending
work, but the hardest part is having to teach myself
how to do it.
K: Is it tough competing with so many other
people from different places?
S: Yes it is very tough, with different countries
comes different coaches and technology. The more
sponsored countries have better technology. For
example, the Germans have better and faster equipment. The competition isn’t as equal as it should
be.
K: Throughout your years being on the team,
where have you traveled?
S: I’ve gone to Germany, Austria, Calgary, Utah,
and Lake Placid.
K: Do you want to make luge your profession after
high school?
S: As of right now, I am taking it one year at a time.
It all depends on how I am ranked at the end of the
season, then that is what I make my decision on. I
want to pursue my dream of going to the Olympics,
but I have to keep performing well each year.
K: How has luge changed your life for the better?
S: Luge has definitely changed my life for the
better. Throughout luge, I have lost many friends
to drugs. We have drug tests every time I go to
camp, so I can’t risk getting peer pressured into
those things. I have had to say good-bye to a lot of
people, but I don’t regret it at all. I don’t want to
be around that environment. I don’t find it fun or
amusing. Being on the USA Luge team has made
me physically and mentally stronger. It has taught
me that you won’t always do well at every race.
You have to put aside your mistakes and come back
even stronger. I recently experienced this in Park
City, when I was there a couple of weeks ago. I
trained in the top two all week, and then race day
came along, and I crashed. I was completely disappointed in myself because I knew I could have done
better. So the next day, I flew to Lake Placid, forgot
all that happened at Park City, and took home the
gold at our next race. That race brought back my
confidence, and it taught me that I can’t hold on to
all the bad things in life; I have to remember all the
good things that have happened.
Emma Redmond
Columnist
How Port Byron Got Its Name
The question of how Port Byron got its name does not have one certain
answer. Throughout the years, memories have become fuzzy and documents don’t
tell the whole story. Town historian, Mike Riley, explained how there is so much
controversy on this subject and still, there is no definite answer.
Before the name, “Port Byron,” our quiet little town went by the original name, “King’s Settlement.” King’s Settlement was named after Philip King, an
Irish musician. Later, the Buck brothers, who set down roots in King’s Settlement,
renamed it to “Bucksville;” this much is known.
It was after this point in local history however, that the facts start to contradict
themselves. Mr. Riley believes that Bucksville needed to change its name because there were several other “Bucksvilles” in the area. Messages didn’t always reach the correct Bucksville, so the post office came up with a way to
deal with this problem.
The local postal service named their post office “Port Byron” before the name of the town was changed officially. Because there are conflicting articles and accounts, Riley isn’t sure that this is totally true.
Additionally, the town of Port Byron is rumored to be associated with Lord Byron, an
English poet from the Romantic period. Poet Lord Byron died just before the second name change
of the town. Although the real reason for the meaning behind “Port Byron” may never be discovered, the various theories continue to be interesting.
Scan the QR code to read more information about how our town received its name in an
article written by historian, Dawn Roe.
Lexi Vitale &
Taylor Cuff
Columnists
Top iPhone Apps from The Past Five Years
2010:
1. Facebook
2. Angry Birds
3. Twitter
2013:
1. Perfect 365
2. Trivia Crack
3. Vine
2011:
1. Pinterest
2. Instagram
3. Doodle Jump
2014:
1. Kim Kardashian: Hollywood
2. Flappy Bird
3. Snapchat
2012:
1. 100 Doors
2. Instagram
3. Candy Crush
2015:
1. Apple Music
Allergy Sesason:
Bringing Sneezes to a Town Near You
With spring fast approaching, now your life, consider talking to a doctor
is the time to stock up on allergy fighters, about allergy shots.
Out of everyone in my allergybefore the pollen count peaks.
One of the most common times of prone family, my sister Abbey suffers
the most during allergy season. When
year for allergies to act up is late winter
asked to describe her relationship with
and into spring. Depending on location,
allergy season can start as early as Janu- allergies, she said, “My allergies are the
worst in the spring. My symptoms are
ary and last through November. In New
mainly sneezing and itchy eyes. They
York, spring and fall are the two most
were worse when I was little. My teachcommon allergy seasons.
An allergy is a damaging immune ers used to think I didn’t get enough
response by the body to a substance it has sleep, but it was just my allergies. My
eyes would get really puffy and red.
become hypersensitive to. This means
that the body attacks common substances, It looked like I hadn’t slept for a long
time. My face sometimes got covered
such as pollen and ragweed, as if they
were harmful to the body. After develop- in itchy bumps and I would get hives
ing an allergy to a substance, the “harm- everywhere. Now, I get allergy shots
less” substance is now harmful in certain every two weeks. They took about a year
to help, but I am glad I get them, they
ways.
are worth it. They have helped me a lot.
Allergy season can be an awfully
People who don’t have allergies are very,
uncomfortable time for those who suffer from the common symptoms, such as very, very, lucky, because they are very
runny nose and sneezing, itchy/watering annoying.”
eyes, hives, headache, etc. But, medication targeted to relieve allergy symptoms
such as Benadryl or Zyrtec can work
wonders. Many allergy medications may
cause drowsiness, but that is a welcomed
side effect when compared to the discomfort allergies bring. Eyedrops and nasal
spray can be helpful for specific side effects. If allergies wreak major havoc on
Molly Ryan
Senior Columnist
Jessi Menoti
Columnist
Auburn Chamber Orchestra
This year, I have had the opportunity to play in the Auburn Chamber
Orchestra (ACO). Without a doubt, it is an experience that I will remember for
the rest of my life.
In September, I was asked to join the orchestra by a board member; to
say that I was astonished would be a bit of an understatement. I accepted the
offer, and soon after plunged into the world of strings and classical music.
The music that I have experienced is unlike any that I’ve ever been exposed
to before. The ACO’s program ranges from old classics to remakes of familiar
songs. At each concert, there is definitely a song for everyone.
Every Tuesday night from seven until nine o’clock, we rehearse in the
music room at Cayuga Community College. Over the past few months, I’ve
come to greatly appreciate these rehearsals. It’s truly incredible to play with
musicians who enjoy being there as much as I do. These musicians have
helped me to become a better musician, and have allowed me to question the
way I view music. Each week, I know that I can expect to participate in a debate about something music related, and I wouldn’t trade that for the world.
Our next concert is a great opportunity to involve young children with
orchestra music. On Sunday, March 6th at 2:00pm in the Fingerlakes Mall
Event Center, the ACO will perform Peter and the Wolf. This concert will be
unlike any other because Peter and the Wolf is actually a story.
Peter, the Wolf, and various other animals are all played by various
instruments, and narrators accompany the orchestra to explain the plot. Actors
from the Merry Go Round Playhouse have volunteered to narrate the famous
work by Sergei Prokofiev.
Come on out and spread the word about this fantastic chance to teach
children about how interesting classical music can be!
Kaitlyn Sevilla
Senior Columnist
Beyoncé Stirs Up Controversy at the
On February 7th, 2016, the 50th Super
Bowl was held in Santa Clara, California. What
many were expecting to be a fun, entertaining
halftime show, took a shocking turn, instigating
quite the controversy, as Beyoncé took the stage
with her new single, “Formation,” alongside
dancers sporting black berets, leather jackets,
and afros.
Moments after her performance, viewers
were lashing out on social media, saying Beyoncé’s perfomance and the attire of her dancers
made a distinct allusion to The Black Panther
Party, the largest Black revolutionary organization that has ever existed.
The Black Panther Party, most active in
the 1960s through the 1980s, established patrols
in predominantly Black communities to monitor
police activities and protect the residents from
police brutality. It promoted the development
of strong Black-controlled institutions, calling
for Black Americans to work together to protect
their civil rights and improve their economic
and social conditions (aaregistry.org).
It is crucial to point out that many confuse the Black Panther Party with being solely
dedicated to violent protest. What many don’t
acknowledge is the primary goal of the party;
it sought to diminish the gap between gender
roles, as well as create “support programs” for
members, such as free groceries, health clinics,
and a school breakfast program (washingtonpost.com).
Beyoncé’s new single alludes to the
singer-songwriter’s heritage, with lyrics such
as, “My daddy Alabama/ Momma Louisiana/
You mix that Negro with that Creole/ Make a
Texas bamma” and “I like my baby hair, with
baby hair and afros/ I like my Negro nose with
Jackson Five nostrils.”
The day before her Super Bowl performance, Queen Bee released the video for
“Formation,” which showcases scenes in New
Orleans, referencing Hurricane Katrina’s disastrous effects. It also highlights what critics are
calling “anti-police” as Beyoncé stands on a
sinking police car and a young boy stands before police officers as the words “stop shooting
us” are revealed on a wall in the background.
This sparked instant controversy. Many
were calling Beyoncé “racist” and “anti-police”
because of the imagery shown in her video and
for the appearance of her dancers at the Super
Bowl.
After receiving a great deal of hate on
social media websites, namely Twitter, the
group “Proud of the Blues” invited those offended by the Super Bowl halftime show to
protest against Beyoncé in front of the NFL
headquarters at eight o’clock the next morning.
“Are you offended as an American that
Beyoncé pulled her race-baiting stunt at the Superbowl? Do you agree that it was a slap in the
face to law enforcement? Come and let’s stand
together. Let’s tell the NFL we don’t want hate
speech & racism at the Super Bowl ever again!”
the announcement declared (cnn.com).
What was expected to be a large turnout
actually ended up being a grand total of five
Super Bowl Over New Single, “Formation”
protesters.
“Beyoncé is racist and is fueling hate.
She is promoting violence against police,” said
Ariel Kohane, one of the five anti-Beyoncé protestors who were outnumbered by police at the
protest (nypost.com).
There were, however, many people who
showed up in support of the international pop
sensation, calling for the support of both race
equality and freedom of expression.
“I’m here to defend creative expression!” said Frank Sha Fracnois, a Beyoncé supporter.
Others held signs in support of the halftime performance and the Black Lives Matter
campaign, a chapter-based national organization working for the continued advancement of
equality of Black life.
Just as the controversy began to settle
down, a rise in violence against police officers
was seen. One Tennessee sheriff suggested that
it was directly related to Beyoncé’s new “Formation” music video and Super Bowl halftime
show.
Soon after the Super Bowl, there was
a report about eight shots being fired outside
Rutherford County Sheriff, Robert Arnold’s,
house.
In a news conference about the shooting, Arnold tied the incident to Beyoncé’s
performance, stating that she may have been an
instigator.
“With everything that’s happened since
the Super Bowl, and with law enforcement as a
whole; I think we’ve lost five to seven officers,
five deputies, sheriffs since the Super Bowl,”
Arnold told reporters. “Here’s another target on
law enforcement” (nbcnews.com).
Arnold later added, “My comments are
an observation of the violence that has occurred
but in no way is meant to offend anyone” (nbcnews.com).
While there is still much uproar occurring over Beyoncé’s newest single, she shut
down a lot of hate during her speech at the 2016
Grammy Awards.
“Art is the unapologetic celebration of
culture through self-expression. It can impact
people in a variety of ways, for different reasons, and at different times. Some will react,
some will respond, and some will be moved,”
said the 34-year-old singer.
It seems as though many were confusing racism and anti-police notions with the true
meaning behind Beyoncé’s performance and
newest single: black pride.
Citations:
http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/
black-panther-party-founded http://www.cnn.
com/2016/02/09/entertainment/beyonce-boycott-superbowl-feat/
http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/tennesseesheriff-blames-beyonc-s-super-bowl-halftime-showshootings-n520181
http://nypost.com/2016/02/16/anti-beyonce-rally-isthe-worst-attended-protest-ever/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/
wp/2016/02/16/fifty-years-later-america-still-cantunderstand-the-black-panthers/