Today we will learn about a man who had his hands on multiple projects for those with HIV/AIDS and the gay community. His name is Kiyoshi Kuromiya.

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Cooperative Reuse offering free mattress, furniture pickup, drop-off

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Cooperative Reuse us offering free services to pick up and drop off mattresses and furniture. Located at Clark Kerr’s southwest parking lot, this service will last until June 1.

Cooperative Reuse is offering UC Berkeley students free mattress and furniture pickup and drop-off services until June 1.

The program is located in the Clark Kerr southwest parking lot and is open Monday to Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a Cooperative Reuse flyer on the Cal Move Out website. Students can drop off their mattresses, box springs, futons and other reusable furniture.

“All gently used household items we receive will go back to the community for free,” the website reads. “Come get furniture to furnish your apartment.”

According to the website, students can arrange for furniture to be picked up by Chipman Relocation and Logistics, a national long-distance moving company, for free.

Both the flyer and the website advised students to take mandatory COVID-19 safety precautions such as wearing a mask, social distancing and not leaving furniture on the street. Illegally dumped items could result in “steep fines” as high as $1,000.

Cooperative Reuse is the result of a collaboration between the city of Berkeley, the ASUC, various campus student organizations focused on sustainability and several others, according to the website.

People interested in more information and tips for a “safe and sustainable” moveout should visit the Cal Move Out website, the flyer added.

Tarunika Kapoor is a deputy news editor. Contact her at tkapoor@dailycal.org, and follow them on Twitter at @tkapoor_dc.

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Cal rowing teams prepare for season’s final act

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Both the men’s and women’s rowing teams will compete this weekend in their final regatta of the season. This weekend, the Bears will finally get a chance to do what they look forward to every season, and what they didn’t have the chance to do last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic: win a national championship.

The men’s rowing team will be competing in the 2021 IRA National Championships on Mercer Lake in West Windsor, New Jersey. Cal’s crew represents one of 31 crews selected across the country to race in the event. Seeking their 18th IRA national championship and first since 2016, the Bears are eager to add hardware to their bloated trophy case.

This year, the IRA National Championships — traditionally a three-day event — have been trimmed down to a two-day event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Time trials will begin the morning of Friday, May 28, followed by semifinals that evening. The finals will be held Saturday, May 29.

The Bears arrived in New Jersey on Saturday evening and have been training their usual two workouts per day since then, according to senior rower Jack Robertson. Robertson also detailed the atmosphere surrounding the team in the days leading up to the biggest race of the season.

“Very positive,” Robertson said. “A lot of the younger, newer guys who didn’t have an opportunity to race at their first national championship last year, as well the guys who just joined us this year — they’re really excited to compete on a national stage. And then the older guys who have been there before are excited to have one last crack at winning a national championship.”

There will be no spectators in attendance on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, all races will be broadcasted live on YouTube.

Similarly, the women’s team will be competing on the East Coast, but on its southern end. The crew will compete this weekend in the NCAA championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida.

This marks the 21st consecutive time that the Cal women’s rowing team has been selected to attend the NCAAs. The Bears were ranked as the eighth seed in the varsity eight, the 10th seed in the second varsity eight and the 14th seed in the varsity four.

Senior Isabella Marshall detailed what she would regard as a successful regatta this weekend.

“It would be a successful weekend if we all came off the water feeling like we executed the way that we’ve been practicing and just felt really good about our races regardless of the place,” Marshall said. “We’re going to do pretty well this weekend. If everybody goes as hard as they can and just executes what we’ve been practicing, then I think we should have a really good weekend.”

Although they placed third in the Pac-12 championships this year, the Bears will be looking to win this weekend. The team holds two of the past four NCAA titles to its name and should not be underestimated.

The NCAA championships begin Friday, May 28 at 6 a.m. PST. The semifinals will be Saturday, followed by the finals which are to take place Sunday.

The NCAA championships will be livestreamed on NCAA.com.

Conner Parker covers rowing. Contact him at cparker@dailycal.org.

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Romantic comedies (also known as “rom-coms”) tend to produce mixed responses as a genre. Personally, I’d consider it one of my favorites. I’m always up for a romantic comedy, whether it’s critically acclaimed or not. I might even enjoy the cheesy movies the most. My longtime favorite rom-com is “Definitely, Maybe.” I love how it depicts a father-daughter relationship while also focusing on the complexities of three different women.

I tend to enjoy watching movies with female leads. I can relate to the protagonists and am inspired by the feats they accomplish. As I grow older and dig deeper into feminism, I contemplate how my favorite movie genre might conflict with my values. If she always ends up with the man (because sadly, this genre is heavily heteronormative), is she a “real feminist?” After much thought, I’d say “yes” to that question. The beauty of feminism is that it never has to look the same — it’s okay for women to embrace feminism differently.

My interest in rom-coms started around the same time as my interest in feminism. The prominence of female protagonists in the genre linked these interests. Within the top 100 grossing films in 2018, female protagonists were most likely to appear in comedies. As I watched these movies, I finally saw pieces of myself in the characters. I saw women invested in their career and educational goals, who aspired to leave home and embark on new adventures and make the most of their lives.

This representation mattered to me — though representation in the industry still has a long way to go as Black and Asian representation in the genre is sparse. Characters like Kat Stratford of “10 Things I Hate About You” and Elle Woods of “Legally Blonde” vocalized female oppression. They worked to defy gender norms linked to their success. Their actions not only inspired me but were inherently feminist.

Within these movies, female leads are acting in ways consistent with feminism. Let’s compare two of my favorite characters: Cher Horowitz from “Clueless” and Kat from “10 Things I Hate About You.”

Kat is “a woman who felt no need to impress a guy, who wasn’t afraid to be aggressive on the soccer field, and who read a copy of ‘The Bell Jar’ with almost comically oversized font — held perfectly upright so anyone passing would know she was only interested in reading deep feminist thoughts.”

On the other hand, Cher loves fashion, makeup and shopping. In the end, Clueless is free of “slut-shaming or virgin-bashing” while depicting the ups and downs of female friendships — even through projections of misogyny.

With all that, Cher happens to end up with a boy who respects her. Kat gets into her dream school across the country and ends up with the boy. Although that boy was the cause of conflict in the film, they discuss the misunderstanding. It’s also important to note that Patrick (the love interest) doesn’t kiss Kat while she’s drunk — avoiding rape culture perpetuated in other classic rom-coms.

It’s clear that outside of the context of love, both women are feminists. They are feminists in their own respects, and they both end up in love — because feminism and love aren’t inherently exclusive. I specifically remember feeling moved by Kat as it was clear she grappled with accepting that same duality.

I think back to a discussion in my high school literature class. One of my peers continually insisted that being in a relationship was “un-feminist.” I bought into this idea for a while. I spent so long thinking the most feminist representations of love occurred when the couple didn’t end up together — think “La La Land” and “500 Days of Summer.” But, pitting women and what they love against each other is one of the most “un-feminist” things we can do.

As I’ve grown older, I’ve recognized it’s important to let yourself love. Healthy relationships, filled with interdependence, are a “two-way street.” The healthiest relationships have two “me’s” and one “we.” Independence is possible in a relationship, and it’s good. Independent, healthy relationships also help you grow as a person.

I firmly believe that if some of these rom-coms got a second movie, years later, this is the pattern we would see. Sky and Sophie from “Mamma Mia!” exemplify this trend. In the first movie, Sophie admits to Sky that she isn’t ready to be married, and they sail across the world together. In the second movie, Sky comes back to the island to support Sophie’s hotel management goals and her newfound pregnancy. In this more modern rom-com musical, the couple exemplifies a healthy relationship. They support and respect each other’s independence.

Rom-coms aren’t free of problems. I’d love to see more representation and intersectionality in the genre. But the genre displays a variety of different female leads with a multitude of interests. These women are each feminist in different ways. The rhetoric deeming that someone who falls in love is “un-feminist” needs to change. Judging women for what they love is “un-feminist.” Perhaps the most feminist thing you can do is lift yourself up enough to help advance the fight for others. If that lift happens to come from love, there’s nothing wrong with that.

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It is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let’s take a trip through history and learn more about historical AAPI figures! First up is Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu!

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Silence fell around the steps of the Rhode Island State House, allowing only the noise of passing cars to echo through the marble steps and open green. 

A year after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officer Derek Chauvin, the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee held a protest Tuesday around the Rhode Island State House that gathered around 40 people.

“It was necessary to honor his name” and “call for action,” Harrison Tuttle, executive director of BLM RI PAC, told The Herald.

Throughout the event, leaders from BLM RI PAC and community members reflected on the past year of activism as well as the purpose and further goals of the movement.

Luis Daniel Muñoz, a community activist and 2022 candidate for Rhode Island governor, spoke about the meaning of progress and justice. Muñoz acknowledged that Floyd’s murder was a catalyst for a nationwide conversation surrounding racial inequality. Still, he stressed that the protests last year and Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict are not signals of tangible progress.

Muñoz highlighted actions that would help end inequality, like divesting from the police and directing funds to local communities. He added that justice should not just be sought reactively; instead, Muñoz stressed that justice should be “proactive” and “tackle the root causes of the violence we are experiencing.”

State Senator Tiara Mack ’16 also spoke about violence toward the BIPOC community, saying that the Black Lives Matter movement sparked “sympathy,” which cannot alone create “tangible change and action.”

Police brutality is just one form of violence embedded in the country’s institutions, Mack said. Reform must tackle other forms of violence caused by larger systemic injustices, such as unequal access to healthcare or quality education.

This is “the violence of a system that does not believe that every single person is deserving of respect no matter their race or their religion,” Mack said. “That is the violence that has still not yet been talked about at the statewide level.”

Because of this, Mack said, it’s important to elect leaders who are Black, Indigenous and people of color, who can end these forms of violence through policy and legislation that will support communities.

Tuttle agreed with both Muñoz and Mack during his remarks and advocated for defunding the police, as well as introducing measures to hold police officers accountable. 

Overhauling the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, for instance, Tuttle argued, would break down another barrier that protects police officers from being held accountable. He added that it is especially important to repeal this piece of legislation given that Rhode Island is the only one of its neighboring states that still has this law in place.

For Musa Pam, director of facilities management operations, logistics and support at the University, Tuesday’s demonstration was the first Black Lives Matter protest he attended. Initially concerned about public health conditions, Pam said that he decided to come to the event because he felt it was important to “memorialize George Floyd and make sure that the one year anniversary of his murder” would be remembered.

Corinne Collier, senior advisor at BLM RI PAC, said that coming to the protest is not only about the magnitude and the increasing momentum of the movement, but also about honoring what it represents.

“I’m honoring my ancestors. I’m honoring my aunt who passed away in my grandmother’s arms,” Collier said. “ I am honoring all those people that have been ignored.”

Kate Lohman, who attended many Black Lives Matter protests last summer, said that Tuesday’s event had “a different vibe” than what she expected. She was surprised that turnout was so slim compared to the protests of last summer, one of which drew around 10,000 people.

Still, Lohman says that she does not feel completely discouraged by the diminished crowds. “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” she said.

Mark Fisher, a member of BLM RI, said Tuesday was a “rough day” for him and he was “struggling emotionally” because of the trauma of the anniversary but wanted to come to the protest to support the PAC.

Fisher also spoke at the event and highlighted the importance of engagement and persistence despite the crowds getting smaller.

“That’s what Black Lives Matter is, ladies and gentlemen. It was a bunch of ordinary people throughout this country who were fed up and did extraordinary things to make a change,” Fisher said. “This is how you spark the revolution that changed Rhode Island forever.”

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With vaccination rates slowing down, new ways to excite unvaccinated people to acquire the vaccine are being explored. As a result, local and prominent businesses are rolling out free items as an incentive to increase vaccination rates. 

Major grocery store chains are offering cash and other incentives to employees who get vaccinated. 

For example, Kroger rewards their employees $100 in store credit and $100 cash for getting a shot.

While consumers will not access the same benefits as employees, many businesses provide free items for people with complete vaccine doses.

That said, here are some ways you can score free items with your vaccination card:

OfficeMax and Office Depot

Looking to get your vaccine card laminated? Have no fear OfficeMax and Office Depot are here.

For a limited time, Office Depot and OfficeMax locations nationwide will laminate and make a copy of your vaccination card for free. The deal is available for applicable consumers until July 25.

Target

For the avid shoppers of Target, the retail corporation has something in mind for their customers. In May, the company announced they will give any adult who gets a COVID-19 vaccine in their CVS pharmacy a $5 Target coupon. 

With many CVS pharmacies integrated with Target, only select locations recognize the offer.

To see which Target CVS will administer the COVID-19 vaccine, appointments must be made through the CVS website. 

Krispy Kreme Donuts

Krispy Kreme is giving a free donut a day to those who are fully vaccinated for the rest of the year. Any qualified customer will have to show their vaccination card to receive a Krispy Kreme classic — their Original Glazed doughnut. 

Customers are only liable to one donut per vaccination card, and the offer is only redeemable through in-store and drive-through at select participating locations.

Uber and Lyft

Uber and Lyft are partnering with the Biden Administration to offer free rides to anyone going to a COVID-19 vaccination site to get their shots. 

After noticing a dip in vaccination rates, the Biden Administration hopes their partnership with the ride-share programs will increase turnout to vaccination sites.

The program will last until July 4, where President Joe Biden hopes to reach his vaccination goal of 70 percent.

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Then-freshman midfielder Alejandro Gomez faces off against Birmingham-Southern College’s goalie in their Sept. 8, 2019 match. Gomez and his teammates will return to the field this fall after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19. (Noyonika Parulekar/Contributing)

Over the last few months, Emory sports teams have gradually taken steps to return to normal practice and competition as the community has been getting vaccinated and case numbers continue to decline. 

In February, teams returned to practice in a limited capacity, progressing to full practices just a couple weeks later. In March, the golf, tennis, softball, track and field and baseball teams competed against other schools for the first time in a year. And on April 6, baseball hosted the first home game of any Emory athletic team in over a year. 

Athletes enjoyed more good news on May 11 when the University Athletic Association (UAA) announced plans to resume conference competition. Emory teams only competed against local teams to minimize travel during the pandemic. Since UAA schools are all across the country and require air travel, Emory did not play any teams in their conference this spring. 

While men’s soccer junior forward Zach Kornblum was thankful for the opportunity to have any semblance of a season this past spring, he believes the opportunity to compete against other UAA schools has improved the spirit of the team.

“The spring was good,” Kornblum said. “We were able to train together, but we were still a bit restricted with COVID. We didn’t have the locker room — a couple of other things weren’t totally normal. So the announcement, as far as morale goes, is definitely exciting for everyone.” 

While many expected the UAA to permit conference competition for the upcoming season, especially with most of its member schools requiring vaccines for all students, Athletic Director Keiko Price explained that some finer details are still up in the air. 

“Many of our institutions are still sorting through whether or not visitors or spectators will be allowed,” Price said. “Prior to COVID, you could come and watch a baseball game as a spectator, and we’re still trying to work through that collectively and on our own institutional campuses.”

Despite the uncertainty surrounding fan attendance at sporting events, Price noted that because UAA member schools are very far away from each other, travel will be similar to before the pandemic in that teams will fly to road conference games. For Kornblum, those long flights are instrumental in building team chemistry. 

“Those trips are fun,” Kornblum said. “Obviously, the soccer part is the main point and super competitive, but being with the guys and making those memories is really fun and something that we look forward to as well.”

In addition to allowing Emory athletic teams to compete against the other seven universities in the conference, the decision provides an opportunity for teams to receive an automatic bid to the playoffs if they win the conference. For example, this past year in which there was no UAA conference competition, the only way for Emory teams to make the playoffs was to earn an “at-large” bid by winning a lot of games against non-conference opponents. At-large bids are very difficult to receive because teams are competing with the resumes of all Division III schools that did not win their conference’s automatic bid. 

However, for Kornblum and the men’s soccer team, the return of UAA competition makes it easier to earn an at-large bid. As the UAA features highly-ranked soccer teams, Emory has more opportunities to secure quality wins and build their strength of schedule than teams in weaker conferences. 

“The UAA is one of the strongest conferences in Division III soccer,” Kornblum said. “If you win the UAA, you are in the NCAA tournament. And then if you come second or third, or even fourth, depending on your strength of schedule and how other things play out, there’s generally a good chance that multiple teams from the UAA will make the NCAA tournament.”

While Kornblum gained experience playing against other UAA schools during his freshman year in 2019, the pandemic has created a situation in which some junior spring athletes will compete against another UAA school for the first time. Although Price recognizes the challenges athletes have faced the last two years, she wants them to know that they should make the most of their opportunities next year. 

“I think it’s important for [athletes] to know that we understand it’s been a tough couple of years,” Price said. “[Athletes] should give 100% despite how much we’ve had to overcome. We’ve done everything that we can to ensure that [athletes] are going to be safe, and we’ve really done our part to protect their well-being.”

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After seven successful seasons as head coach of the Georgia Southern men’s tennis program, Sander Koning has stepped down from his position. The decision was announced by GS athletics director Jared Benko on Tuesday morning.

“I want to wish Sander the best of luck as he moves to South Carolina to be with his family,” Benko said in a press release. “It’s been a pleasure to watch his team compete on the court and represent this athletic department in the classroom and in the community. He’s leaving this program in a better place than what he inherited and I thank him for representing Georgia Southern with class.”

During his seven seasons in Statesboro, Koning accumulated a record of 91-77 and led the Eagles to four winning seasons. During the 2016-17 season, Koning was at the helm as GS posted a perfect record at home and topped off the season with the program’s first ever Sun Belt Conference tournament victory.

The GS Athletics department will immediately begin a nationwide search for a new head coach.