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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Jamie Roy on How ' Blood of My Blood' Will Engage 'Outlander' Fans
Profile shot of Jamie Roy Profile shot of Jamie Roy David Needleman "The whole reason I got into this acting thing was to tell stories that meant stuff to people." In taking on the monumental task of joining the Outlander universe, actor Jamie Roy is very prepared. "I'm very guilty of reading comments," Roy admits, referring to what people are saying about the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood (August 8 on STARZ). "Thankfully, they've all been very, very positive. And it's just so great to see how excited people are to see the show. I don't think there's another fan base like that in the world." Roy plays Brian Fraser, the father of Jamie Fraser from the original series. Blood of My Blood tells the origin stories of the Outlander main characters' families, in this epic romantic drama. He describes the story as a "kind of Romeo and Juliet love story" that explores "the lengths that humans will go to be with the one that they're supposed to be with." As a Scotsman himself, he's proud of how the show "really does paint Scotland in such a beautiful light." And because so much of the show is based there, he's most proud of one very specific thing. "You're going to see a lot of men in kilts, and who doesn't love men in kilts?" SUBSCRIBE TO THE PARTING SHOT WITH H. ALAN SCOTT ON APPLE PODCASTS OR SPOTIFY AND WATCH ON YOUTUBE Editor's Note: This conversation has been edited and condensed for publication. People are rabid fans of Outlander. So what was it like joining the franchise with Outlander: Blood of My Blood? Oh man, even when I was going through the audition process for everything, I knew the scale of what this could potentially be. And for me, I tried to put that to the side because the story itself is, for Blood of My Blood, so important and so beautiful. And that was the thing that I wanted to really focus on first and then when I got the role, then I realized, "Oh wow, your life's about to change because you're now doing this thing where everybody knows it all around the world." The fans are so passionate about it. "You better do a good job, buddy!" But it's been fantastic. The fans are so passionate and it's great. I'm very guilty of reading comments. I know a lot of people say I shouldn't read comments and things, but thankfully, touch wood, they've all been very, very positive. And it's just so great to see how excited people are to see the show when it comes out. I don't think there's another fan base like that in the world. I mean, there's Star Wars, I guess, but I mean, that fan base is divided three different ways. So at least it feels like very unified at this point in time. Jamie Roy ("Brian Fraser") and Harriet Slater ("Ellen MacKenzie") in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Jamie Roy ("Brian Fraser") and Harriet Slater ("Ellen MacKenzie") in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Starz So, in Blood of My Blood, where do find these characters in this prequel? What about the story did you respond to? First of all, it was the danger of the characters, like the situation that they're in, right? This kind of Romeo and Juliet love story that Brian and Ellen have. I'm big fan of Shakespeare, so when I realized that our story was gonna pay homage to that, that got me very, very excited because I was like, "Oh, man, we get to tell this kind of story." So it was danger, I think, that really drew me to it. But also being able to show the lengths that humans will go to to be with the one that they love and the one that they're supposed to be with. You're working with that sort of material in this fictional world and getting to explore those themes, which feels real for you when you're doing the thing because you're the person doing it. It's really special because then as a human when I'm Brian and then I come out and I'm Jamie, it does make you appreciate your loved ones and the relationships that you have. Makes you question like, I'm working hard at this relationship, I'm not working hard enough at this friendship. And I honestly do think, since we started the show, filming-wise, back at the start of last year, I do think I've become a better person for it. What was it like working on a production of this scale? It's huge. I mean, it was crazy. It was one of these things that I was terribly nervous for at the start, but also so excited for, because I'd always wanted to work, first of all, in a studio. I'd never been in a studio before, or like a proper studio, where the ceilings are like 50 meters [164 feet] high or whatever. Even though you're surrounded by 200 people, doing this intimate scene where you're whispering in each other's ears or whatever, everybody there is so supportive, and it's such a collaborative effort. Nobody's judging you. Nobody is watching you being like, "Oh, this guy's not up to much or whatever." Like everybody's there to support one another. So there could be 200, 300, 400 people, I don't care, it wouldn't make a difference to me because I know that everybody who is there wants to be there and wants to do their best. So that honestly took so much pressure off me when you're working on something like this. And then also, like the stuff I'd done before, you're shooting 13, 14 pages a day, which is insane. So you're getting one take, two takes maximum. With this, I've found that we have a lot more freedom to be like, hey, can I try something here? I've got an idea for this. Can we take it back? Whatever. I found a lot more freedom doing that, way more than I thought I would have on this show. And that's been great because it allows you to really be bold, make strange choices, see if they work. If they don't, who cares? We'll just do another one. Jamie Roy ('Brian Fraser') and Harriet Slater ('Ellen MacKenzie') in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Jamie Roy ('Brian Fraser') and Harriet Slater ('Ellen MacKenzie') in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Starz How do you make the character your own? Especially considering that the fans have a connection to this character and this story from another source. How do you make it your own? I think the pressure and the idea is always going to be there. People are going to make comparisons, I think, a lot between Brian and Jamie, rightly so, because it's his father, so they're going to look for things, similarities and such. But what I think they'll find is, Jamie [Fraser, from Outlander] is a combination of two characters, right? He is the son of both Brian and Ellen. So it wouldn't make sense for Brian to be a carbon copy of Jamie, nor would it make sense for Ellen to be carbon copy, so he definitely has traits from both characters. But that allows me to have a little bit more freedom in the way that Brian's portrayed because he doesn't have to be like Jamie. And then the thing is, as well, if he was just like Jamie Fraser, it wouldn't be as fun for people to watch. People would one, make the comparison and two, it'd be like, "Oh, we're just watching Outlander 2.0," which isn't what this show is. It is an homage to Outlander, or should I say, it has aspects of Outlander which people will love. But it also really does stand by itself and it has its own feel, it has its own tone, its own mood and everything. That is really gonna make the difference between like, "Oh, this is Outlander," and, "This is Blood of My Blood." So exploring Brian, the character Brian, in the realms of this freedom, it was really nice to make discoveries that way, as opposed to having a target and trying to play an idea, just like what happens. And I think going through season one, Brian has this really lovely arc where we see him start off as a young lad and hopefully you'll see him turn into a man. So that was really, really fun to play. Because of how big this production is, it's remarkable how intimate so much of the story feels. I can imagine filming it would be interesting, especially filming it out of order. How do you keep up with the ups and downs of all those emotions? There are times where you're filming something that's really, really emotional, there's a couple of scenes throughout the season, and when we were filming them, we definitely weren't goofing off. It was very serious. It was in the romance. We were there in the story between takes, being like, "Okay, right, we'll go back to one." Like, "How can we make this deeper?" But it was very serious. And then there was other times which were romantic scenes where we'd burst out in the middle, like laughing in the middle of the thing. We're like, "Oh my God, like, what are we doing?" Like if we're trying to unbutton a corset or something and you're there for like 30 seconds being like, it's not moving. Or you're there and all of a sudden your kilt falls off. You have those moments, but it is a real nice blend of both. Obviously when I'm doing those kind of scenes, it's with Harriet [Slater], and we have both had this really good relationship with each other where we feel safe, we feel comfortable to do these things. We both know intuitively like, "Okay, we're focusing in here," or we can relax a little bit because we know we've got one, so we'll goof a wee bit and it'll be fun. We'll see what happens, be a bit more playful. But there definitely is this knowing between us and this respect where we know what versions of ourselves we're doing. Also, your other work has been notable, but this is certainly your first really big international project and will certainly get you more attention in the United States. So what is it like for you as a Scottish person to be in this big Hollywood show that's portraying this really romantic Scottish story? It's so funny you say that, because there's so many times you forget the platform. It's an American show filming in Scotland, but when you're here [in Scotland], you're surrounded by all these local crews, those guys from Glasgow. So it makes it so far removed from any of that, which is nice, because you don't have this pressure of feeling like you're in the middle of Hollywood or something. You're 20 minutes outside of Glasgow in an ex-steel mill factory, I think the studio is before it was turned into Ward Park Studios. So I think you forget about that whole side of things and you really are just filming this little thing in the Scottish countryside and sometimes you think, "Oh, we're just doing like a little indie or something like that." After the fact we were like, "Oh they've put the VFX in, they've got all the music, all the scoring and the editing, this amazing camera work and coloring all put together" and you're kind of like, "Oh holy sh**, yeah, this is so much bigger than what we thought." But I think as a Scotsman, doing this, for me personally it makes me really proud to be from here, because it really does paint Scotland in such a beautiful light, as rightly it should because it's such a beautiful country. I know the last few seasons of Outlander, they were in America, but now we actually get to show off Scotland's beauty and all these shots. I hope it's really going to pick up Scottish tourism again, not that it's dying, but people are going to watch the show and be like, "Oh man, I think a trip to Scotland's in the cards." Rory Alexander ('Murtagh Fraser') and Jamie Roy ('Brian Fraser') in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Rory Alexander ('Murtagh Fraser') and Jamie Roy ('Brian Fraser') in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Starz I've been to Scotland a lot, and one thing I know about Scotland is that they like to have fun. There's a phrase in Scotland that we say, "No Scotland, no party." Well, this show is going to make every other thing you do after Outlander different. Are you prepared for that change? Yeah, it's one of these things that hasn't really sunk in yet, if I'm completely honest. When you're filming in Glasgow, you can have a relatively normal life because the show is not as big over here. And then when you go to America, obviously things change. But I think it's the trade-off that you have to make as an actor. If you wanna tell these amazing stories with amazing production teams on platforms which reach people, that's the sort of thing that you have to trade off and you have give up a little bit of your privacy and things like that to be known. And I'm happy to do that because the whole reason that I got into this acting thing was to tell stories that meant stuff to people. So the more people who know who I am means they've seen what I've done, and hopefully the story meant something to them. They've seen something that they saw themselves and the character or whatever and that's something that I'm more than happy to trade off a little bit of my own privacy for, to be honest. Sure, just be careful with that partying part, because more people take pictures now. I'm the sensible one of the group. I'm pleased to say so. Normally I'm the one taking the pictures. So for the hardcore Outlander fans who might be on the fence with Blood of My Blood or new viewers, what's in it for them? Firstly, I'd say, I think the show has all the best parts of Outlander. So everything that you loved about Outlander, you're gonna see in Blood of My Blood. And there's something for everybody, you know? Even if you're a guy who's being dragged along to watch it with their partner, whatever, they're gonna love it as well, because we've got fights, we've got battles, we have war. We have beautiful love stories, we have jokes, it's funny. It's just really got something, I think, for everybody. And I think also the pace of the show is a really good pace because there's no points where you feel like, "Oh, this is dragging on," or anything. Like things are just go, go, and go. And there's so many storylines throughout the show, not just the two main couples, but just the kind of things that's simmering underneath. And they all kind of cross over at different points. And when we see those happening, we're like, "That character is going to see this character, and I wonder how they're going to interact." That's the sort of thing that I think are going to make fans of the original show and fans of the new show just as equally excited. Jamie Roy ("Brian Fraser") in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Jamie Roy ("Brian Fraser") in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Starz And you're in a kilt! You're going to see a lot of men in kilts, and who doesn't love men in kilts? I mean, do you own a kilt, like in your private life? Yeah, I've got a kilt and I've got, we call it "trusers," which are like tartan trousers, which are cool. So they're like the same material as a kilt, but they're just in the shape of woolen trousers. They're essentially just trousers, but they are all tartan. So it's just like having a kilt back on your legs and they're very bold and they are very cool. I think I need to start wearing kilts. I think I could pull off a kilt. The only thing I'll say is don't get one of these things, they're called like utility kilts or something, and they have like pockets on the kilts. I saw one of these at like a Highland Festival over in America one time, and I wanted to rip the pockets off them because I'm like, "That's no a kilt." Sporen's a big thing. It goes in the front and you put all your stuff in. So yeah, I would 100 percent endorse you getting a kilt. Also, that's very American of us. To turn a kilt into like a cargo short. We're obsessed with cargo shorts and pants. It's an epidemic, really, I don't understand it. That's exactly what it is, the cargo pant version of the kilt. But I do think people are going to start wearing kilts because of you. Oh man, well I should probably start my own kilt company. Yeah, just no pockets.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander Blood of My Blood gets top ratings on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of release
Critics took to Rotten Tomatoes to say the Starz spin-off show 'maintains the magic' of the original Since its debut more than a decade ago, Outlander has amassed a global fanbase. The historical romance series, centring round Claire Randall/Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), saw their love affair quickly capture hearts. However with the show nearing its end with the eighth and final season set for 2026, the phenomenon is expanding in the form of a spin-off to Diana Gabaldon's treasured franchise. Blood of My Blood is set to air to audiences later this week, August 8. The series will follow two new love stories, one which starts on the battlefields of the Western Front during World War I and the other in the meadows of Scotland in the early 18th century. It will unravel the tale of both Jamie and Claire Fraser's parents. Jamie's dad, Brian Fraser, died just mere days after the Highland warrior's second flogging from Randall in Outlander. Although we are yet to get a taste of the spin-off, some critics have shared their glowing reviews ahead of its release. Taking to Rotten Tomatoes, one confirmed that the 'magic' of Outlander is also apparent in the spin-off. "Outlander: Blood of My Blood unquestionably maintains the magic of the original show, a steamy, emotional, addictively watchable prequel that succeeds at everything fans have loved from the beginning," one person wrote. Another critic noted: "Lush, complex, beautifully shot and structured, this prequel is a thrilling addition to a franchise that has enraptured audiences from the beginning." A third said: "Outlander: Blood of My Blood is more than a prequel; it's a necessary story to tell both for the world and because of its themes." "Who could turn down another serving of such a decadent treat, especially when made with such obvious love for the original? It's clear that 'Blood of My Blood' is certainly reveling in its ability to deliver Outlander fan service," another critic remarked. One simply wrote: "Starz's Outlander saga had seduced me fully once again". One section of the series follows the love story between Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), who are Jamie's parents. The rest of the prequel follows the romance between Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield), who are Claire's parents. Featuring as a stand-alone series, any fans dreading the impending forever Droughtlander should be sure not to miss this one. "The series will centre on these two parallel love stories set in two different eras, with Jamie's parents in the early 18th-century Scottish Highlands and Claire's parents in WWI England," according to the official synopsis. Matthew B. Roberts, the showrunner of Outlander, will also serve as the showrunner and executive producer on the spin-off series. The first season will compose of 10 episodes. Maril Davis and Ronald D. Moore will also join as executive producers, with Outlander author Diana Gabaldon acting as a consulting producer.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Makers reveal episode titles of Outlander spin-off ‘Blood of My Blood' series ahead of its premiere in August
The Outlander universe is finally returning with a prequel spin-off, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. It is set to premiere on August 8 this year, and the upcoming series will explore the love stories of Jamie Fraser 's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie , as well as Claire Beauchamp's parents, Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston. A Tale of Two Eras Unlike the original Outlander series, which follows Jamie and Claire's time-travelling romance, Blood of My Blood will unfold across two distinct periods. The show will delve into 18th-century Scotland, where Brian and Ellen's relationship defies societal norms, and World War I-era England, where Henry and Julia's love story blossoms against the backdrop of war. 'Outlander' Trailer: Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan starrer 'Outlander' Official Trailer The Cast The series features a talented ensemble, including Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Tony Curran as Lord Lovat, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan, Brian McCardie as Isaac, Jhon Lumsden as Malcolm (a suitor of Ellen), Sarah Vickers as Davina Porter, Peter Mullan as Red Jacob MacKenzie, Sally Messham as Mrs Fitz, Terence Rae as Arch Bug, Sadhbh Malin as Jocasta Cameron, Ailsa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, and once again, Tony Curran as Lord Lovat. Episode Titles & Teaser Trailer While a full trailer has yet to be released, a teaser offering a glimpse into the emotional depth of the two love stories is now available. The series will comprise ten episodes, titled as follows: Providence, S.W.A.K. (Sealed With A Kiss), School of the Moon, A Soldier's Heart, Neefire, Birthright, Luceo Non Uro, A Virtuous Woman, Braemar, and Something Borrowed. The Legacy Continues Outlander: Blood of My Blood promises to be a compelling addition to the beloved franchise, blending timeless romance with rich historical detail.
Winnipeg Free Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Letters, April 28
Opinion Re: The tough positions an economist takes (Think Tank, April 25) Gregory Mason says that 'investment in technology and resource-led growth, supported by an educated workforce, cures poverty.' It's not clear if he is referring to world poverty, nation poverty, group poverty or individual poverty. In any event, I do not believe that poverty will ever be cured. There has always been, and will likely continue to be, individuals who, for one reason or another, simply 'can't make it' and will end up in poverty. Technology, resources and education will benefit these individuals very little. They simply will not be able to fend for themselves. Call it bad luck, if you wish in some cases. That is why it is essential that there be some level of support for the poverty stricken to at least have them live with some degree of dignity. As for Lemay Forest, it is unfortunate that some compromise solution could not have been derived. Like it or not, the boomer tsunami is on its way and within a few short years, unless pre-emptive action is taken, there will be a medical crisis, home-care crisis and accommodation crisis unlike anything we've seen so far. So far, we've had 20-30 years to prepare for this and nothing has happened. Brian Fraser Winnipeg Re: Hydro's attempted end run around the PUB (Think Tank, April 24) Manitoba Hydro is touting the building of a gas turbine generating system to supplement the current water powered grid. They estimate a cost of $1.4 billion to build what will actually be a 'peaker' plant. There are alternatives to meet peak demand. In 2017 the Hornsdale (grid scale) Power Reserve became operational. The first of its kind, located North of Adelaide, it cost AUD$90 million and was completed in 63 days. Initial capacity was 150 megawatts. (expanded to 194 MW in 2020) It soaks up excess power from a gas plant when dropping demand puts the plant on idle. Since battery systems are infinitely scalable, it can be easily further expanded. This original installation has set the pattern for massive battery storage in Australia, now measuring in gigawatts. Most of the power is supplied by solar and wind farms. This is particularly useful when demand drops, but the wind is blowing and the sun is shining brightly. Nothing gets wasted. Manitoba Hydro can use solar and wind to charge batteries, and even save water in reservoirs, which are in essence big batteries. It can be done incrementally, and without adding massive debts. Brian Marks Winnipeg I find the current interest in what is happening to the Hudson's Bay archives sadly interesting. Is it still really the Hudson's Bay Company, or is it just an historic name, owned and operated by an American company that is completely indifferent to the name and the history behind it? I suspect it is the latter, which begs the question of the phrasing of the current news headlines. Would it not be more accurate to say that the current owners of HBC agree with and support the selling of the historical archives? The second point is historical. If I recall correctly, HBC originally went up for sale in 2006 to Jerry Zucker. It was then resold in 2008 to an equity partnership and dropped from the Toronto Stock Exchange. My question is, where was the federal government of Canada when both these sales took place? The Hudson's Bay Company, for better or worse, was the cornerstone in the colonization of what ultimately became Canada, Manitoba and Winnipeg. Why did the government do nothing to stop all of the archives and artifacts of the Hudson's Bay Company from being included in either of these sales? All of that should have become part of the Canadian Archives, and/or Manitoba Archives back in 2006, and if we missed it then, should have been picked up in 2008. It was the same federal government both times. Was our history not good enough for them? Sadly, whatever happen now will be too little, too late. David Dunlop Winnipeg The actions of a deranged Donald Trump has awakened a special kind of patriotism in our country. This is an opportunity to make a few simple changes that I believe would be meaningful. Victoria Day has an understandable negative connotation to Indigenous people and, outside of a small and shrinking minority of monarchists, has little meaning to the rest of us. Let's move the Orange Shirt Day from late September and rename Victoria Day. Similarly the Union Jack on our Manitoba flag is not reflective of who we are as Canadians. It should be replaced by the red Maple Leaf. Bill Sparling Winnipeg Re: How much does the city value our kids? (Think Tank, April 17) Erna Buffie, in her April 17 opinion piece, notes that we, the city of Winnipeg, are the youth crime and child poverty capital of Canada. She asks how is the city responding. Buffie questions where our municipal tax dollars are going and cites a $3.4-million youth grant fund from the city, comparing that to the $352-million police budget. This is misleading. In fact, the city spends about $140 million annually on parks, recreation and library services. While these services benefit all citizens, about half of this amount is directed to youth services. There are over 1,000 parks with about 700 athletic fields, 460 playgrounds, 63 community centres, 20 libraries, not to mention the many outdoor rinks, indoor rinks, recreation/leisure centres, indoor pools, outdoor pools, outdoor spray pads, outdoor basketball/tennis courts, and skate parks. These facilities and programs serve tens of thousands of youths. It is important to know that the city's $1.4-billion tax-supported operating budget represents eight cents of every tax dollar, and the provincial ($23 billion) and federal ($449 billion) the other 92 cents. Buffie states perhaps it isn't the sole responsibility of the city to raise children out of poverty. It certainly is not. I believe the city plays an important role, but must rely heavily on, and work in partnership with, provincial/federal authorities and non-profit and charitable organizations. Much is being done, but all levels of government, and we, as citizens, need to do more. Don Budinsky Winnipeg The recent approval by the Public Utilities Board of a 12 per cent hike in natural gas rates, effective May 1, is deeply concerning — especially for those already struggling under the weight of inflation, stagnant wages, and a rising cost of living. An increase of nearly $73 per year might seem marginal to some, but for Manitobans on fixed incomes, low-wage earners, and families already living paycheque to paycheque, this is yet another financial burden they can ill afford. While it's understood that Centra Gas does not profit from gas sales and that rates reflect market realities, such as reduced storage levels and higher international demand, the impact on everyday Manitobans must not be ignored. Where is the relief for those who are already choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table? Moreover, this increase comes without any concrete indication of consumer support programs or affordability measures to cushion the blow. The timing of the hike — right after a colder-than-usual winter — makes it all the more punishing. If our utilities are truly working in the public interest, there must be greater transparency and accountability in how these decisions are made — and a serious commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us from being left out in the cold. Yog Rahi Gupta Winnipeg
CBS News
13-02-2025
- CBS News
Michigan State University students remember victims two years after mass shooting
EAST LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Thursday marks two years since three students were killed in a mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus. Students and community members are remembering Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson and Alexandria Verner, who died on Feb. 13, 2023. Several students who were on campus when this tragedy happened told CBS News Detroit that it takes the strength of a Spartan to look back on that day, which is why the support seen all around campus two years later means so much. One student, senior Meg Brady, says she still struggles to face the pool where she played water polo to this day. "My head was underwater when the gunshots went off," Brady said. "I was in the locker room during it, so for me, every time I walk past it and see the locker room, I start to freak out a little bit. Like, I start to get that trauma response coming back." It's why MSU is holding space for students to heal and for them to reclaim the spaces where the three victims lost their lives. "Last year, I had two classes in Berkey. I know that some people did reach out and say 'I'm going to have to switch classes because it just makes me really uncomfortable'. I was able to go through those classes that year because I kind of knew that I wanted to take a little bit back for myself," said MSU senior Lily Wenkel. MSU's student body president, Connor Le, says it's still difficult to look back on that day in his sophomore year. "Everyone felt a range of emotions whether it be anger, grief, sadness—there's not really one way to pinpoint how people feel after an event like that," Le said. Fraser, Anderson and Verner are remembered at MSU's Broad Art Museum in the "Art in the Aftermath: Healing Gun Violence through Artivism" exhibit. Their memories live on there among hundreds of other gun violence victims from across the country. For some, helping others process their emotions is what's getting them through theirs. "My healing journey has been a lot about giving back to the rest of the community and trying to help others through their healing process," said MSU student Kathryn Harding. People are accessing support resources at the Breslin Center and picking up green and white luminaries, which you'll see when the Beaumont Tower rings its bell at 8 p.m. Thursday.
