Those who know the work of Wes Anderson know that no films are identical to his. His humour, dialogue and storylines are so refreshing in contrast to other typical Hollywood movies; the word unique seems too insufficient to describe his artistry. For those unfamiliar with Anderson, he is a director, producer and writer most known for creating films like Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel. His newest stop-motion animated movie Isle of Dogs premiered in select theatres on March 23rd, and plans to be released nationally on April 13th. Once audience members purchase their tickets, butter their popcorn and find their seat in a theatre, they will face an important question posed by Anderson’s characters: “Whatever happened to man’s best friend?”

      It all begins twenty years in the future, where Megasaki City begins to fear their population of dogs and the sickness they have contracted. In hopes of protecting citizens from the infected creatures, Mayor Kobayashi immediately bans all canines to “Trash Island,” where all the garbage of the city is dumped. In turn, he ignores the promises of scientists who guarantee they will soon find a cure for the illness. By his order, Kobayashi also deports Spots, the guard dog of his nephew Atari. The twelve-year-old boy has recently lost his parents to an accident, and Spots is the closest thing he has to family. In response to the political moves of his power-hungry uncle, Atari attempts a rescue mission to the Isle of Dogs in order to save his best friend.

      However, it is Atari that ends up being rescued after crash landing on the island. Four former house pets and one stray find “the young pilot” and decide to help him on his search for Spots. Rex, King, Boss and Duke are pleased to have a human master once again. But Chief prefers to play by his own rules, and claims he will not help Atari with his mission. Although, as they go throughout their journey, Chief wonders if he should exchange his wild nature for a life of loyalty; loneliness for an unbreakable bond with a human.

       The friendship that begins to bloom between Atari and Chief seems to give reason behind asking the question “Whatever happened to man’s best friend?” Kobayashi’s order to ban all dogs to Trash Island is unjust, first to the animals but also to the citizens of Megasaki. Considering it, humans need dogs as much as they need us. Certainly, pets rely on us to feed, bathe, and exercise them. However, we depend on the emotional connection made with dogs and their ability to show unconditional love and loyalty–something rare to find even within human relationships.

      Although Isle of Dogs is a comedy and fictional story, the film also highlights relatable topics dealt with in society today. A large number of “pro-dog” activists happen to be youth, including one American exchange student named Tracy Walker. Their search for truth about Kobayashi and the isle of dogs seems to parallel the countless groups of young people currently speaking out for justice in our world. Wes Anderson provides viewers with hope in our next generation of leaders: they do not ignore the problems within their community, but rather dedicate their time and energy to implement change.

     Movie-goers everywhere–cat and dog lovers alike–will agree that Wes Anderson’s new film gets “two paws up.” Grab all the people in your pack and go see the amazing Isle of Dogs.

With the start of the Christmas season comes many wonderful traditions, which includes listening to Christmas songs we all know and love. During the month of December, it’s not unusual to turn on the radio and hear several stations playing holiday hits, both new and old. Celebrities even host their own television specials where they perform their favorite Christmas carols, and audiences anticipate them every year. So why all the excitement for a collection of songs that we listen to only once a year? It seems that Christmas music — especially particular songs and artists — connects us with fond memories of our past, and reminds us of why we celebrate the holiday.

While there are so many beloved Christmas songs, only a certain few are truly considered classics. Artists such as Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby come to mind, especially for their renditions of “The Christmas Song” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas” respectively. What is Christmas without “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” and “candy canes and silver lanes aglow”? The voices of Cole and Crosby provide such warm images of spending Christmas with family and friends, which is why they are such staples of the season. There’s also Andy Williams, who explains every December why “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Several other timeless singers like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Carpenters stand out, but there are many more styles of Christmas songs to explore.

A good amount of our favorite Christmas songs come from Christmas movies we grew up watching. Who could forget the Peanuts kids skating to “Christmas Time is Here,” or their ever-popular dance moves to “Linus and Lucy” in “A Charlie Brown Christmas?” There are also tunes that were adapted into TV specials after their musical success: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” are two examples. But there is one song in particular that evokes such beautiful imagery of community due to its appearance in the film “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Without spoiling the plot, George Bailey and his family are overwhelmed by the generosity of their neighbors, and the entire group bursts into singing “Auld Lang Syne.” Tears glisten in George’s eyes as he considers not just the physical gift he’s just been given, but the priceless gift of friendship.

While most Christmas music is treasured for nostalgia’s sake, there is a greater message that countless Christmas songs are trying to convey. The glory of Christ’s birth is revealed through a number of hymns. They discuss the incredible mystery of God becoming human for our sake. The song “O Come All Ye Faithful” declares the joyous truth of His coming: “Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!” In the carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” the singer assures us that we need not fear knowing the Savior was born “To free all those who trust in Him//From Satan’s pow’r and might.” These songs point us to Jesus’ first coming, but they also capture our great anticipation for His second coming. “O Holy Night” points to this good news when it exclaims, “A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices// For yonder breaks a new glorious morn.” Our celebration during Advent season has everything to do with the birth of Jesus, his precious sacrifice on the cross, and our hope found in the gospel.

Therefore, we treasure Christmas music every year for the memories that go along with it, as well as the truth it shares about our reason for celebration. This Christmas season, let’s delight in all these fun and festive songs that tell us the wonderful news, “the Lord has come!” So

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      It’s Monday morning: you hit snooze on your alarm one too many times and sprint to the Dining Commons before your dreaded 8 a.m. class. In the midst of a hectic beginning to the week, it’s always uplifting to know that there will be a friendly face to greet you as you start your morning; that person is none other than Sharee (pronounced Share–ee) Schenck. While she goes by Sharee, she shares that her Islamic name is Sophia. Even if you have not formally met her, she has swiped you into the Dining Commons in the mornings and afternoons throughout the school week. Like all of Eastern’s employees, Sharee has plenty of incredible stories to share, whether it be about her job or her life outside the university.

     Throughout her entire life, Sharee has lived in Philadelphia, Pa. Although it might feel like she has always been at Eastern, she began working for the school only two years ago. Before coming to Eastern, she was employed at Manor Care in Devon, Pa. for 19 years. Manor Care is an assisted living center, where Sharee primarily worked in the rehab facility and helped patients with their dietary needs.

      In her free time, Sharee says she enjoys sewing as well as bowling. When asked if she has bowled for a long time, she replies, “I picked it up spare of the moment” (no pun intended).

      In addition, Sharee adds that she loves getting to spend time with her relatives.

       It is no surprise that Sharee values time with her family, for her story shows that they are an important part of her life. She has five kids total, aged thirty-two, thirty, twenty-eight, twenty-seven, and twelve. Not only is she a wonderful mother, but a grandmother of five as well! However, not all of her family lives in the area. Her eldest son lives in Scranton, Pa. with his wife and their three children, but her eldest daughter lives with her.

      Sharee and her family have also had their share of struggles; her 28-year-old son has been terminally ill since his youth. When he was just 14 years old, he was bitten by a dog, which Sharee says triggered a genetic illness. After the incident, he began to lose basic motor skills, and Sharee has continued to take care of him ever since. She says with great passion, “My son is my life.” While she has faced much pain and difficulty, Sharee states that her son’s situation taught her how to be strong day by day.

      While Sharee has a lot going on outside of her job, she still finds joy in her work at Eastern. Her favorite part of the job? “Talking to students!” she immediately responds as her face lights up with a smile. Sharee loves getting to know everyone that comes to the Dining Commons, and it’s easy to tell that students feel the same way about her. Even as I interviewed Sharee for this article, she never missed an opportunity to say hello to a student that swiped in for lunch, and she wishes everyone well as they leave for their afternoon ahead. They were all quick to ask her how she was and evidently pleased to see her.

      This community that Sharee provides is just one of the many ways Eastern University is so unique. Unlike other schools, we are incredibly blessed to have such wonderful faculty, staff, and administrators who genuinely care about our education and well-being. As students, we should be grateful for all that they do for us, and learn to care for them in return.

To share your appreciation for Sharee and other Dining Commons employees, go to https://easterndining.sodexomyway.com/people/feedback.html.

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