The Ivy It’ll grow on you

St. Michaels University School Victoria BC Canada October 18th, 2011 Vol. 11 Issue 1

SMUS FAlls into autumn Inside This Issue Countdown to ... By Kaylaa Dornan SMUS Sports Corner So, as we all know, it’s been at. In fact, Victoria is said to be one PG 2 October for a while now. September of the most haunted cities in all of has ended, Billie Joe Armstrong from Canada. Whether you believe in the OUR HEAD BOY: Green Day is awake and it’s become or not, listening to An interview with Quinn obviously chillier outside. Hallow- stories and learning about the sup- Kliman PG 6 een’s only a couple weeks away, so it’s posedly haunted places in Victoria almost time to do those cheesy holi- is a great way to get in the mood for HOROSCOPES day things, like carve pumpkins and Halloween. There are actually many PG 7 hang skeletons up from your porch… rumours about certain buildings or if you’re a boarder, to decorate the around our school campus being The Lantern of Guilt and foyer with cob webs, totally realistic haunted, but it’s difficult to separate Revenge: A Short Story looking crows and other top-notch rumours from reality; many house PG 8 Hollywood movie props. parents and staff refuse to talk about Yeah, you get the point. Decorations the possibility of any hauntings here FALL FASHION PG 10 and pumpkin carvings are great and at SMUS. However, since Victoria is all, but if you’re interested in liv- a city so rich with history, as previ- CURRENT EVENTS ing life on the edge, you know that ously mentioned, it has a reputation PG 11 hearing ghost stories is where it’s for being home to not only west coast (Cont. on PG. 4)

The Prefect Retreat: An Insider Explains By Alexis Thind

As a group of twenty Half of us proceeded to Peggy us came up with the same quality newly elected prefects, we traveled Glimer’s horse farm, while the rest to describe someone; a thesaurus to Seattle for a leadership experi- remained at the camp to conduct would have come in handy! ence to kick off the year. Accom- an in-depth interview about each On Saturday, the groups switched panying us on our journey this other’s about our views on leader- places and it was my group’s turn past weekend was Ms. Roth, Ms. ship. Following the interviews, to experience Peggy’s farm. And Murtland, Mrs. Anderson and we were given shirts on which we what an incredible experience it Mr. Leslie, each of whom pro- wrote one descriptive word that was! It is difficult to sum up all vided unique insights into various we felt defined our peers. These the amazing lessons in leadership aspects of leadership. shirts proved to be both excellent that Peggy and her horses taught Upon arrival at Camp Berachah, tool and a cherished keepsake. It us, since each individual learned the group was split in to two. was interesting how often many of something that was personal. I (Cont. on PG. 2) P a g e 2 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 3 O c t o b e r 2 0 11

New Kids on the Block By Shannon Wong SMUS SPORTS CORNERWith CHRIS BJOLA directors on curriculum direction, i l y.” Shannon: Can you briefly describe professional development, reports SMUS sports have had a great beginning in its first hat-trick, sending the game into penalties. All five your job? and academic issues. I work with S: What stereotype group did you two weeks. Here are the results: of SMUS’s shooters found the back of the net, as the Mr. Daum: This is my first year at the academic council and I also fit into in high school? Strong Start to the Senior Boys “A” Season: match came down to the final shooter. Mark Yor- SMUS after teaching for a number teach French 9. In order to sup- L: “Preppy-jock.” The senior boys “A” soccer team has had ath, substituting in goal for the injured starter Cole of years at Victoria High School port the best practices in teaching D: “Jock.” a very promising start to it’s season. With only a Tamburri, made the key save to send SMUS into and then in New Zealand. This instruction I collaborate with the few team practices under their belts, the team was the bronze medal match against Shawnigan. With a year I am teaching grade 10 and director of learning. I also help to S: If you could learn anything thrown into a tournament at UVIC. Going up sudden burst of energy, after playing five games in 11 Spanish full time at the Senior support the scholars in residence what would it be? against some of the top teams in the city, the boys three days, the boys rolled over Shawnigan with 2-1 School. I am also a Junior house and bring in speakers for the L: “The violin.” held their ground, with a one and two record in the to win the bronze. parent in Bolton house though school. D: “How to fly, like a bird.” tournament, including a 2-0 win vs. Gulf Islands. The team has shown incredible character and de- I live off campus. Currently I There was no rest for the weary however, as the termination, after playing nine games in a little over am coaching the grade 9 rugby Shannon: If you could be an ani- S: If you were to write an autobi- team participated in several matches, including the two weeks, with very few signs of fatigue. team with Mr. Hyde-Lay and Mr. mal cracker which one would you ography of your life what would annual ISA tournament. The team struggled out of Junior Boys Roar Out of the Gate: Anderson and looking forward choose? you name it! the gate in their regular season, with a difficult 2-1 The junior boys soccer team had an equally to being involved with the other Ms. Lamarche: “What are the L: “Balance.” loss vs. Lambrick Park, after conceding a goal with strong start to their season, with an extremely rugby teams later in the year. So different animal crackers? I just D: “Clayton Daum, Doing the just minutes left in the second half. strong record in the first two weeks of action. With far I have been very impressed bought a big box from Costco…I Best We Can.” The next day, the ISA tournament was held at Michael Baart being the only returning player from by every aspect of SMUS and feel think I would be a horse…they’re SMUS. Showing grit and determination, the team last year’s island championship-winning team, this very fortunate to be a part of this so mysterious, and gentle.” S: If you saw an endangered animal went three and one in pool play, losing to St. year’s team is a mix of grade 9’s and 10’s, but is still community. Mr. Daum: “Definitely the mon- eating an endangered plant what Georges, who then went on to win the tournament. showing great promise thus far. The team’s regular Mrs. Lamarche: As the director key, because I absolutely love would you do? SMUS had a thrilling game against Mulgrave how- season began against Reynolds, which ended up be- of academics, I work with the monkeys, they’re fun and social L: “I would intervene, scare away ever, as they came back from trailing 3-1, with Rory ing a 5-1 win, with Max Gaethje scoring four goals junior, middle, and senior school animals with an emphasis on fam- the animal and protect the plant.” Brodhurst scoring two goals to complete his natural and Michael Baart adding a fifth. The team then (Cont. on PG. 9) (Cont. on PG. 3) SMUS Sports Corner (Cont. from PG. 2) Prefect Article (Cont. from PG. 1) learned how to stand my ground Prefect Credo: went up against local rival Oak peted valiantly in their season so hosted a gritty Brentwood side. with confidence in front of an in- Bay, in what turned out to be a 7-1 far and the future looks good for The team easily took down the timidating situation (a 1000 pound blowout, with four goals in the the team. Mill Bay team; however, winning horse was a good place to start). It Think slow, act fast. second half. Gr. 9 Rugby Dominates in 39-5, with Carson Smith and Alex was challenging because without Consider all perspectives and After a day off, the team First Two Games: Carrion notably scoring two tries complete faith in oneself, the horse follow through with action. headed up to Shawnigan, look- The grade 9 rugby team apiece. Other try scorers included would not comply with the leader. ing to defend their ISA title. After has stormed out of the gate this David Lee, Jack Sherrod, and Saturday night was memorable for Support and promote four games in two days, the team fall, going 2 and 0 in their first Diego Olivares, with Angus Catto all of us as we came together to sit individuality through went 2-1-1, including an 11-3 two home games of the season. kicking two conversions. around an indoor campfire (yes, indoor—we really roughed inclusion and respect. thrashing of Southpointe, and a Their first test at home was against The grade 9’s should have a it), roast marshmallows and sing some tunes. The transfor- win in penalties against Brent- a skilled Shawnigan side, but the couple of tough matches ahead of mation within us was truly heart-warming; in two days we wood, with Bryce Fenton making them, going up against Castaway Lead through personal team proved too strong, handily had grown into a cohesive group of enlightened leaders. a key save, sending the game into winning 26-5, with multiple play- Wanderers U15s and a rematch connection and demonstrate Using our freshly acquired skills, we finished off the trip a sixth round, in which Owen ers scoring for SMUS. Graeme at Shawnigan. Thus far, the team by collectively creating this year’s prefect credo which will enthusiastic involvement Sudel scored to secure the win. Hyde-Lay scored three conver- must be commended on their ef- guide us through our future decision-making. in school life. The team now has two sions from difficult kicking posi- fort and impressive results. Together we will support each other through the hardships upcoming games against GNS and tions. and triumphs of our last year and for this I am very excited. Mount Doug. They have com- The next week, the team (Cont. on PG. 4) P a g e 4 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 5 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 SMUS SPORTS CORNER CONT. FROM PG TWO Senior Girls ‘A” Field Hockey By Orla Glen Feature Article: Senior Boys “B” soccer team looks searching for that elusive first win of the season. Field Hockey. That funny-looking sport where the consistent powerhouses, Mt. Doug and Oak Bay, for first win after a disappointing start: Their next chance to get that win is against the GNS people run around a field trying to hit a ball with a and although we were missing our prominent centre The senior boys “B” team has had “a truly “B” team, on October 11th at SMUS. To sum up the stick? Yeah, SMUS has a field hockey team which, midfield player, Arden Mollenhauer, the team was shocking start” to their campaign, says Cormac team’s positive attitude after a crushing defeat at the although sometimes flying beneath the radar, exists only very narrowly defeated. The following week had O’Brien, going 0 and 7, and ISA tournament, Matt Ashton nonetheless. Our season started off strong, with a us playing GNS and Claremont. GNS was a close, only scoring three goals in commented, “We took a heavy remarkable turnout of thirty-five girls to tryouts; the tough game and our team had the upper hand for a the process. A team made blow, but our sarcasm remained most in many years. With the outstanding number better part of the game, but we were just unable to up of many players that unaffected.” If that doesn’t sum- of girls interested in field hockey the school was able get one in the back of the net. The Claremont game are new to the sport, the marize our “B” team I’m not sure to make two stellar teams. was difficult as our team was short players with boys have struggled out of what does. A team consisting of mainly grade nines, tens the grade elevens on outtrips. However, the team the gate, with a 6.86 goals Yes, for the most part, term and elevens, the ‘A’ team started the season with an played their best. Jenna Dhillon, our own national- against average on the sea- one’s teams are off to a terrific start annual pre-season tournament called the Friend- level player, even managed a difficult and rare son, including a crushing and the entire SMUS community ship Cup. With some key grade ten players missing, move called the Tomahawk. Monday’s game against 9-1 loss against Vic High. is right behind them in support. including our goalie, the team struggled, but was Reynolds saw our first league win. The team played The team hasn’t given up Based on the results of the first few able to defeat the Brentwood team in penalty flicks. incredibly well winning 5-0, with goals from: Arden yet, however; with spirits that “were as high as the weeks, the rest of the term will hopefully follow suit. SMUS’ team hasn’t been able to beat Brentwood in a Mollenhauer (2), Orla Glen, Kasey Boyle, and Ethel scores” said O’Brien. The team is training hard, still number of years, so this was worthy of celebration. Kiggundu. HALLOWEEN ARTICLE (Cont. from PG. 1) Our third game of the tournament had us narrowly This win is an encouragement to the field hockey retirees, but to and as well. of a man dressed in prison clothing walking down the lose to Lambrick 1-0, with them scoring a goal in the team as they prepare for their upcoming tournament There are many haunted places in the city, and to alley and then vanishing soon after. last forty-five seconds. hosted by St. John’s Kilmarnock School in . start: the Old Burying Ground, which is, in fact, now The oldest house in Victoria, Helmcken House, has League play quickly commenced. The first full week Wish the team all the best luck! known as Pioneer Square and rather well known for been reported haunted as well. The ghosts of both Dr. of league matches saw the SMUS ‘A’ team up against being haunted. The site was used as a burial ground Helmcken and his daughter have been seen there and up until 1873 and, although the grounds are obviously people have heard piano music playing throughout the no longer accepting new tenants, one thousand house. Interview with a Newbie Rower three hundred bodies are buried there. Although the Rogers Chocolates on Government Street, the oldest By Hannah McElderberry old burying ground is now a park, many people have chocolate shop in Victoria, is also known to be haunt- Me: Why did you try out for rowing? ing if something else is going on. It’s a really good reported seeing ghosts in the area. ed. The founders of the shop used to sleep in the back Lauren: Because I wanted something great to get sport that’s getting me in shape. I love being on the Another eerie location is the Maritime Museum at kitchen and, according to some people’s experiences, involved in and rowing was water. And I love the feel of being 28 Bastion Square which is built over the old gallows, they never left. something new that I didn’t in a boat and how fast you can go. where public hangings took place up until the middle Halloween is undoubtedly the best time of year for have at my old school. Plus, I I also love running in the rain. Plus of the 19th century. The bodies that were hanged back ghost stories, especially since October 31st is consid- love water sports and there are it’s great to be learning something in the day were buried under the building, so in the ered by many to be the day where the veil between our cute boys! completely new. museum and in the adjacent Helmcken Alley people world and the spiritual world is the thinnest; however, M: What had you heard about M: What do you find the most chal- have heard footsteps and the random rattling of chains, Victoria, offers ghost tours through downtown year- it before joining? lenging about it? although no one was there. The old jail was once beside round. The most popular group that gives these ghost L: That it takes up pretty much L: The cross-training part: the run- the alley and tours is Discover the Past, whose founder has been all of the free time in your life, ning, fitness and weights. Also how criminals were doing ghost tours since 1970 and they been featured but it gets your super in-shape much of my time it takes up. walked from on OLN’s TV show “Creepy Canada”. Check out their and fit. And that I’d have to M: What do you find most reward- the jail to the website and, if you have it in you, sign up for one of wear spandex. And that I’d get ing? gallows to be the tours this fall! I know I’ll personally be going on super close with the rest of the L: I like being with the team. hanged. The several of the tours, because I’m very interested in the team. M: What are your goals and aspira- jail was torn paranormal, but I know I’ll also be sleeping with the M: What do you like about it? tions for the sport? down in 1885, lights on those nights… I’m sure my roommate will be L: That it’s a team sport and L: To continue with this fall season but there have really happy about that. Anyhow, Happy Halloween! everybody is really supportive, and hopefully next. I want to work been sightings whether they’re new or old to hard at it and to keep up with my fit- the sport. The coaches are very nice and understand- ness over the school year and the summer. P a g e 6 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 7 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 Fake Blood Oozing Through Your Eardrums By Alicia Knight HOROSCOPES Private School Another night of surfing released several EPs and singles music, including remixes of a BY HANNAH M. AND CHARLIE W. By Andrew Kang music videos on YouTube, and titled Mars, I Think I Like It, Fix song by Armand Van Helden and Pisces (Feb 21-March 20) On Stereotypes you stumble across an amusing Your Accent, and just this year, Noah and the Whale. Although For those of you who have attended public school before, you’re prob- the 20th, tension with your group ably familiar with all the stereotypes about private school, and found video for an upbeat house song Deep Red. The songs there aren’t many of friends may arise. Evaluate the by a DJ you haven’t heard of. The are primarily housed, songs to hear by that they were all myths. When I first came to SMUS, I came expect- situation and decide who your true artist is Fake Blood, an up-and- with rave and electro this artist yet, they ing a lot of things that soon turned out to be silly stereotypes. Here are friends are. Take the time to com- coming electronic musician from influences. Each track have a few great just a few of them: plete something you’ve been mean- London, England. Fake Blood is is fast paced but they pieces to dance to. ing to finish. A great opportunity Theo Keating, a British DJ, mu- all have unique tones Next time when Stereotype 1: Private school is like Hogwarts. sician, and music producer. He and sounds embedded looking for new will come your way this month, give When I was still in public school and I had finished reading grew famous from hip-hop/big in them. Fake Blood music, give Fake it a try! You never know where it the Harry Potter series, I always thought that private school would be beat duo The Wiseguys with Paul has also remixed pop- Blood and house may lead! exactly like Hogwarts. At first, when I came to SMUS, I found many Eve, and is also known as Tou- ular songs by many music a try! Aries (March 21-April 20) Venus similarities between the two. I mean, prefects, boarding houses, and ché. As Fake Blood, Theo Keating bands, not only techno and Jupiter will make your secret a huge campus of tall brick buildings? The two seemed so similar, it crush turn into something more! was uncanny. But then I realized that students here don’t wear robes, By Hannah Take a look at the situation from a cast awesome spells, or have pet owls. Oh well… dreams don’t always SPOTLIGHT ON....OUR HEADBOY! different point of view. Good news come true, right? Question. How do you feel about so I’d say my favourite part about Nielsen is coming your way on the 18th. this being your last year at SMUS, being Head Boy is that it gives me If you find yourself feeling over- Stereotype 2: Private school students are snobs. considering you have been a lifer the chance to be someone who whelmed, take some deep breaths To me, after a year of private school, I’ve realized how offen- sive this stereotype is. The student body here at SMUS, for instance, Answer. It's a little bit frightening everyone knows and feels com- and participate in something you is well known for being internationally diverse, but I also found that to think that after being at SMUS fortable to talk to, at least I hope. enjoy. it is a very friendly and open group. In fact, in public school there are for 13 years I will soon be depart- Q. What advice would you give Taurus (April 21-May 21) The ing indefinitely. This school has someone who is thinking about sometimes more distinct, tight-knit groups. In private school most stars have aligned this week and it made up the better part of my life doing Outdoor Leadership? students are not exclusive and are welcoming to new students. Behind is time to challenge yourself and and I have become so accustomed A. If you are reading this and are the stereotype, public school and private school students are the same try something new. This month is to the red brick walls and the thinking about taking Outdoor kinds of people. perfect for making new friends and overwhelming individual dili- Leadership or even are just in- gence that seems to thrive in an terested, do it! One of the most stepping out of your comfortable Stereotype 3: Private school is 100% Christian. institution such as SMUS. I feel distinguishing factors of SMUS zone. You may be quite surprised Although some private schools have stronger aspects of Chris- a sense of great nostalgia for to is our Outdoor Education pro- when a friend announces their hid- tianity, in many schools like SMUS this is not the case. For instance, everything from the ivy on School gram and you are not seizing all den feelings for you. Don’t be afraid after going to chapel a few times I was surprised to discover that House to the grass on the field. I the great opportunities if you to take a chance for this could be Reverend Fletcher based his speeches not just on Christianity but on am sure though that I will blaze aren't taking full advantage of the start of something great. all religions, and I was always inspired by his messages on all aspects a trail that only this school could it. Besides, the great leadership A. Gemini (May 22-June 21) The of life. Also, at SMUS I never found religion to be a concern, and there have led me to. experience and skills you get from This one's for all the money, eh? moon and the Saturn are opposing were students of all religions, including atheism. Q. What's your favourite part of the program make it worth your If I were to have my way, the one each other this month, meaning you being Head Boy so far? while, even if all you get is school thing I would like to accomplish may find yourself discovering who Stereotype 4: Private school is boring. For most students, private school is the exact opposite of bor- A. What a question! So far I credits (yes, actually) to go on this year would be to get every really cares for you. Good luck is ing. Here at SMUS, there are so many opportunities of leadership and haven't had a lot of time to trips with friends and enjoy the student in the school out to at at its highest. You will be surprised service in the various clubs and councils. If this isn’t enough, unlike breathe, but I admit there is outdoors. LEAST one athletic or artistic when you find extra cash in the public school, there is always a way to challenge yourself by choosing definitely an favourite part. Being Q. What is one thing that you re- event. To be frank, school spirit most unusual place. Family tension someone pretty social, I enjoy ally hope to accomplish this year? at SMUS is not what it used to be, more advanced courses or joining in competitions in academics and with your siblings may arise, but athletics. If you’re ever bored at SMUS, you know you’re doing some- making connections with people and I think that we have the ca- stay calm and it will all work out. (Cont. on PG. 10) (Cont. on PG. 8) thing wrong! P a g e 8 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 9 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 The Lantern of Guilt and Revenge: A Pirate Tale New Kids on the Block (Cont. from PG. 3) By Alex Nesnidalova Mr. Daum: “Shoo the animal away…..and if I had food, arrived at SMUS? The night air was icy cold, as cold as the dark and ship’s location. give it to the animal.” L: “The landscaping and the beautiful green grass.” endless Arctic waters. Lucas hugged himself tight As he waited, he thought abou;t a conversation he D: “There aren’t any unicorns on the field, but there to keep warm as his breath turned to steam and had overheard the night before. A sailor by the name Shannon: What vehicle do you drive? should be, because of how nice it is.” combined with the fog that surrounded The Winte- of Jackson was bragging about his two daughters, Mrs. Lamarche: “An outlook (big SUV).” S: What is the hardest thing you have ever done? runner. Although the fog hid the mighty pirate ship Felicity and Anna, how they were becoming elegant Mr. Daum: “1976 Vanagon.” L: “Give birth… No, actually it was when my appen- from the view of others passing by, you could still young women who would one day become the wives dix burst and I had to wait in line to get surgery.” see the moon and the stars above – And a light, if of kings. He proudly added that it was only because S: If you were driving away in your vehicle with your D: “Getting picked up hitch hiking in Venezuela.” there was one, from the godforsaken ship- of this crew and ship family with a tornado behind you and saw an old S: If you could be reincarnated into something or Lucas thought. that he was able to lady, family of 4, teenager, a baby, and two dogs who someone who or what would it be? Lucas had been hired, paid by the Brit- take care of them would you take with you? L: “Madonna.” ish to stow-away on the ship and, when the So what? Why L: “I would put the two dogs in the back, the baby on D: “Again a monkey… they have a good life. Well, a time was right, when he was close to Eng- should Lucas feel the lap of the old lady between the two car seats… monkey in a safe place; not in some rainforest that’s land’s shores, he would grab a bright lan- guilty? He didn’t know I would find a way to take them all and then drive being cut down.” tern and hang it from the ship’s stern. They Jackson; if he ever really fast!” hadn’t mention the bloody cold, he thought met him, the big brute D: “I would take all of them… I would put the old S: Justin Beiber, Selena Gomez, or Rebecca Black? as he picked up the lantern with his cold, would probably slit his lady in the front, the two dogs with the baby in the L: “Selena Gomez. I don’t like Justin Beiber’s style or white fingers. Suddenly laughter erupted throat without giving back, the teenager in the front between the old lady music. Who is Rebecca Black?” from below and the smell of roasted chick- it a second thought. with myself and the family of four on the floor in S:“The girl who sang Friday.” en, and strong beer escaped from the galley. Yet there was Lucas, the middle. If I could only choose one I would have L: “Oh she’s just annoying.” This taunting smell caused Lucas’ stomach growl. He unable to strike the match he was holding so tightly. them play rock, paper, scissors.” D: “Justin Beiber. Who’s Rebecca Black? hadn’t eaten in days but just as the thought of sneak- What did he have? A father long buried in the cold S: “Why Justin Beiber?” ing into the kitchen and stealing something incred- hard ground? A mad mother who cared only for or S: If you could fix any problem in the world what D: “I know who he is?” ible eased his famished stomach, he remembered how she was to pay the taxes this year? His fury grew would it be? what his miserable task was. towards Jackson and all the sailors who had their L: “Global hunger.” S: What are your hobbies? He made his way slowly but briskly across the perfect lives, even though they did nothing but rob D: “Lack of water.” L: “Cycling.” ship which all of the sudden seemed longer and ships all their feeble days. He struck the match and D: “Rugby.” darker than he remembered. Every creak of the ves- it flared to life. He raised the lantern carefully and S: What age could you be forever? Why? sel, every breath he took, every flap of the ship’s sail hung it visibly on the ship. With a smirk on his face, L: “I would be 22, because at that age you have S: What’s your favourite food? sounded a million times louder, as if everything was he turned around, ready to hide out and wait for the enough freedom and maturity to explore and L: “Lay’s potato chips” shouting ‘criminal aboard!’ Nonetheless, he finally authorities, and came face to face with a pistol and a find out who you are.” S: “What kind? The baked ones?” reached the stern of the ship. He wasn’t doing any- very drunk pirate. The entire crew of The Winterun- D: “29, because you are old enough to know L: “No! Not baked.” thing wrong; in fact, he was doing the British citi- ner was there to back him up. better, but young enough to go ahead and do it D: “Pasta. You can’t go wrong with zens, a mighty fine favour by giving away the pirate any w ay.” spaghetti.” HOROSCOPES (Cont. from PG. 7) Cancer (June 21-July 22) This ful opportunities that are coming Virgo (Aug 23-September 22) S: What do you miss most about your childhood? S: What’s your favourite musical group? is a hectic month for the Can- your way. Make sure to update your profile L: “Simplicity.” L: “Arcade Fire.” cer. You’ll find yourself being Leo (July 23 –August 22) On the picture this month, somebody D: “Naps.” D: “Van Morrison.” stretched between your council, 25th, do something fun because amazing will notice! You’ve been club and athletic commitments. the rest of the month will be busy arguing with your closest friend S: What is one piece of advice you would give to a S: What’s wrong with teenagers nowadays? Take a step back and decide which for Leos. Someone may be inter- lately, on the 14th things will clear student at SMUS? L: “They take on too much in life. They need to find you truly enjoy and which you ested in you that you never had up between the two of you. You L: “Stay true to yourself at all times.” balance.” are only participating in because thought of before. Watch what may be torn between two com- D: “Something along the lines of: don’t sweat the D: “They’re too focused on the moment.” of your friends. Something great you say on the 15th, you may have mitments, weigh the pros and small stuff.” will happen on the 28th! Keep the urge to spill a friend’s secret. cons and the right choice will be your eyes open for all the wonder- obvious. S: What was the first thing you noticed when you P a g e 10 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 11 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 Quinn Kliman (Cont. from PG. 6) CURRENT EVENTS: BY JULIA MILDEN AND SARAH GRAHAM pacity to all come out and cheer A. What is my perfect crime? I WALL STREET PROTESTS on our friends and classmates break into Tiffany's at midnight. In a protest movement known as ‘Occupy Wall a sole unifying motivation, they’re all chanting for for their benefit, our own and Do I go for the vault? No. I go for Street’, hundreds of people have been camping out change, driven by the frustration about inequalities the greater school community's. the chandelier. It's priceless. As I'm for almost three weeks now along Wall Street in in a country still struggling to leave a first recession, Q. If you were trying to pick up taking it down, a woman catches protest of the US financial crisis. What started as a and fearful about entering a second. The movement a girl, what pick up line would me. She tells me to stop. It's her small group of people with signs and loud voices has has spread across the United States, and now has you use? father's business. She's Tiffany. I grown into a much larger movement, expanding in groups in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Colum- A. Easy. I would walk up to her say no. We make love all night. numbers and noise through social media and press bus, and Ohio. It shows no sign of slowing down. very slowly and when I got close In the morning cops come and I coverage. In particular, protestors are demanding While the protests have been peaceful, the NYPD in I would softly wisp the hair escape in one of their uniforms. I more accountability from central bankers and an recent days has upped policing of the protests and from her face and whisper into tell her to meet me in Mexico, but end to what they see as corporate greed – bankers recently 700 people were arrested for protesting on her ear: "Call an ambulance" I go to Canada. I don't trust her. making six figure salaries while the unemployment the Brooklyn Bridge, constricting traffic and shutting and then she'd say "Why?", Besides, I like the cold. Thirty years rate for in America is startling high, and shows no down several lanes of traffic. Despite the law en- and I'd reply "Because you just later I get a postcard. I have a son, sign of reversing. Handmade signs announce slo- forcement, the police actions don’t seem to be ham- stopped my heart." and he's the chief of police. This is gans like ‘Put People Before Profits’, ‘Our Movement pering the movement in any way. Most interesting Q. If you could dress up as any where the story gets interesting: I is Too Big to Fail’, ‘Change Starts Here’ and crowds perhaps, is that the undertaking remains leaderless; Disney character, who would tell Tiffany to meet me in Paris by chant slogans of equality. no single person has stepped up to command the you be and why! the Trocadaro. She's been waiting for me all these Not all protestors have the same reasons for par- group, lead and speak on their behalf, which per- A. Buzz Lightyear. So obvious. Who doesn't want to years, she's never taken another lover. I don't care, I ticipating though; some want to see lower payrolls haps is an attribute of a movement that is truly about be Buzz Lightyear. don't show up. I go to Berlin. That's where I stashed for central bankers, some want the Federal Reserve the people as a whole, ‘the 99%’ of Americans who Q. What's your idea of the perfect crime? the chandelier. That's how I roll. abolished, and some simply want to be a part of what want to see change in their political and economic may be this generation’s revolution - but they all culture. Whether or not the protests will last, cause have a message they want to get across. Some have policy change or even grow bigger than they are now By Rachael Benjamin travelled all the way from the West Coast to take remains to be seen, but what is clear is that the Arab part in the movement. While protesters may lack Spring has spread into the American Fall. FallWelcome to Fall. Fashion In Canada this means wear- leather boots, coloured denim jeans, cuff bracelets, ing a hundred layers of clothes and still shivering. faux fur vests, knit dresses and sweaters, baseball THE FAMINE IN SOMALIA However, those layers don’t have to be a burden; or “varsity” cardigans, lace By August 2011, five areas of So- tion made it illegal to provide who is to blame for a drought that you can be warm and still fashionable. With these shirts and open cardigans, malia had been declared to be in a material assistance, thus hurting was caused by Global Warming simple tips and words of advice, you’ll be Fall ready tops with lace backs and state of famine. Tens of thousands the people of Somalia even fur- which is centered around pol- in no time! stripes. of Somalis have died of malnutri- ther. In the face of this famine, the lution in the Western World? It To start, the colours of Fall 2011 are Mustard Yel- And don’t forget the ac- tion and three million Somalis are Al-Shabab refused to allow dozens seems that Somalia is paying for low, Dark Teal, Silver, Deep Plum, and Taupe. On cessories! You know those in need of urgent aid with more of charities to provide aid because our mistakes. the topic of colours, big, chunky rings that your than ten million at risk of falling they figured the real agenda was you’ll also need grandmother wears every- into starvation. Since 2007, the to turn people against them. colourful clothes as where? Well, you’ll want Al-Shabab has controlled various When people became desper- colour in general is parts of Somalia and in 2008 the ate, they began to flee to the “in style”. State Department declared them various refugee camps in Kenya The current Fall a terrorist organization due to and Ethiopia. The Al-Shabab “must-haves” can be those. They come in a variety their ties with Al Qaeda. Many aid responded by blocking and then as crazy or as simple of different shapes and colors, organizations were very reluctant imprisoning displaced people. as you want them to so you’re bound to find one to enter Somalia because of the The people of Somalia are facing be. Some staple items that suits you. dozens of humanitarian workers the worst drought in 60 years are: a classic black Moving onto bracelets; who have been killed. Declaring and the severity of it has been blazer, a pair of tall, everyone is wearing the the Shabab a terrorist organiza- blamed on global warming. So (Cont. on PG. 15) P a g e 12 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 13 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 14 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 P a g e 15 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 HOROSCOPES (Cont from PG. 8) By our correspondant in fALL fASHION (CONT. FROM PG. 10) Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22) Everybody has been noticing “cuff” bracelet, which is a bracelet with an open Over There... Detroit Detroit, Riley Scott your great fashion sense this month! On the 14th, the back. They, too, come in an abundance of differ- Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in there are “nicknames” for the I lived in an igloo, road dog sleds person you’ve been admiring will make a move. Make an ent styles, from dainty, elegant butterfly designs, Canada anymore… different grades here. Grade nine to school every day and had a pet effort to befriend a person new to SMUS this month. It to big, chunkier metal What’s life like for the average is “freshman year”; grade ten is polar bear on a leash. Although may turn into a great friendship! This is a busy time for ones with lots of inter- teenager in Detroit? Well, as I’m “sophomore year”; grade eleven it worked that time, people in Libras, so make sure you take a moment to enjoy life! esting patterns. still new and I don’t actually live “junior year”; and grade twelve Detroit know better. Being just On a closing note, in the city, I may not have the is, of course, “senior year.” When a half hour drive away from the Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) At the end of the month, you for everyone who is best answer to that question. asking someone what grade border, they have a pretty good will be working hard to achieve your newest goal! Take interested, there is a But things are definitely differ- they’re in, you will most likely get idea that not all of Canada is time to relax and hang out with friends. Your stress level Fashion Club starting ent here. I’ll try to illustrate some one of these responses. They’re covered in ice. Although it is fun may go soaring, but on the 15th things will all work out. up this year led by El- of the big changes, just in case a not speaking a foreign language. seeing the incredulous looks on Venus and the sun have given you super good luck this lie Patmore, Anastasia move to the United States is in Just don’t ask them what they peoples’ faces, try to gauge how month. Use it wisely! Efremova and Marisol your imminent future. mean, unless you’re willing to much your audience knows about Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) You and your best friend Mayagoitaia. Everyone The first thing to know is, try embrace even more stares and Canada before trying these tricks really need to talk. Saturn will help you confront your is welcome. not to advertise that you are rolled eyes. out. issues. You have lots of extra time this month, try to Remember, even in the ever-changing world of Canadian too much. You will Thirdly, Americans do not use These are only a few of the fill it with a new activity that your closest friends aren’t fashion, always be yourself, because unique is definitely get the, “Do you know the “washroom.” Here, it is either differences you will face with a involved in. This way you will make tons of new friends! always in style. And remember how your mother Justin Bieber? He’s Canadian too.” the “bathroom” or the “restroom.” trip to the US. I may complain Luck may be low this time of year, but keep a positive said, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would People here just don’t understand The mentioning of “washroom” a little about the change, but, on outlook on life! you as well?” Only do/wear what you are comfort- that Canada is a big country. On will only get doubly blank stares. the whole, Canada and the US are Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Your two best friends are able with. And never forget: you are beautiful. the flip side, don’t ask people if Lastly, although many Americans really not all that dissimilar. The fighting and you’re caught in the middle. Stay calm and “People are like stained glass windows. They they know Eminem. Yes, he lives will believe what you tell them biggest thing to remember is that try to help them see that arguing isn’t necessary. But sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when in Detroit, but asking this will about Canada, don’t try it on you should keep an open mind, your luck is high this month so give something new a try. the darkness sets, in their true beauty is revealed, only elicit stares and rolled eyes. everyone. I once met kids from wherever you are. You will be surprised how much you enjoy it! only if there is light from within.” -Elisabeth The second thing to know is that the west coast who believed that Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) You will find yourself super Kubler-Ross. busy this month with homework and tests. Make sure Article by Cormac Photos from last year’s you get a chance to socialize with friends! When the O’Brien Aristotle’s Poetics fall play, Distortion. going gets tough, take a deep breath and move on! The The Ivy Editorial After the smash success of can you explain a bit about stars are in your favour so you will have a great time with By Leanne Farmer “Distortion” as last years Theatre him? friends and family this month. Hello! Society spring production, it was Jack: My character is Rob On an opening note, I believe it’s standard issue only natural that the following fall Kingsley, and he's an ex- Aristotle’s Poetics (Cont. from adjacent PG) for an Ivy editorial to address the fact that there play would be the sequel, which teacher turned poet, becom- lot of people are heavily involved with sports. will probably be only five or so people who make is called “Aristotle's Poetics”. The ing a teacher again because Cormac: What is your favorite thing about this play? it to the bottom corner of this page. play was again written by Jen Fra- the pain from his diabetes has Jack: The way all the characters contribute to the underly-Since becoming editors, Hannah and I have been ser, one of the english teachers at caused him to lose his inspi- ing theme of the play. told a few times that we needed to step more into SMUS, and anyone who saw Dis- ration. C: And finally what are the performance dates? the spotlight and take the credit for what we’ve tortion can expect the same great C: What's one exciting thing J: November 23rd through to the 26th. been doing “behind-the-scenes”. However, my writing, interesting topics and dark about this new fall play that C: Thanks. preference for this sort of work is why I and, prob- humor that made the play so brilliant. I sat down maybe wasn't the case before? J: No problem. ably Hannah as well, became involved in The Ivy with Jack Hayes (albeit through a computer screen), J: I'd have to say the influx of new actors. We prob- to begin with. This paper is our school’s place for who is starring in and directing Aristotle's Poetics, ably have more new actors this year than ever before. So, from the 23rd of November to the 26th, expect a fantas- the quieter voices to be heard. and asked him a few questions. C: What are some challenges that come with the tic show, deep with underlying themes, and sprinkled with Congratulations to the the Ivy Team! Whether this Society? fabulous musical covers — a fantastic overall theatre experi- is your fourth “first” issue or the absolute first time Cormac: What is the name of your character, and J: Other commitments. It's especially difficult that a ence. (Cont. on adjacent PG) you’ve been in print, you deserve a cookie! P a g e 16 O c t o b e r 2 0 11 How Well Do You Know T h e I v y T e a m Writers: Kaylaa Dornan, the Staff of SMUS? Alexis Thind, Chris bjo- *Only the staff's last names (not Mr. or Mrs.) Be the first to com- la, Shannon Wong, Alicia plete this puzzle and hand it in to Chiara Clemente or Becca Clayton to Knight, Cormac O’Brien, claim your prize! Hannah McElderberry, Orla Glen, Alex Denis- dalova, Charlie White, Riley Scott, Rachael Benjamin, Julia Milden, Sarah Graham, Hannah Nielsen, Andrew Kang.

Crossword: Chiara Cle- mente, Becca Clayton.

Photographers: Anastas- tia Efremova, Erin An- derson

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Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Janice McCachen Across: 1. Son of a famous Canadian artist. Editors-In-Chief: Hannah 5. He once struck out Mr. Daly in baseball. Nielsen, Leanne Farmer 6. He completed the Hawaii Iron Man. 10. She wears a tie dye lab coat. 14. The teacher that makes you stand up to greet him. Views and opinions ex- 16. Has her doctorate in literature. pressed by the writers do not necessarily reflect the Down: views and opinions of the 2. Born and raised in Africa. 3. Has an extensive collection of kayaks in his garage. ivy. 4. Quadrilingual house parent. 7. She just had baby twins. Any and all articles, 8. This teacher can snipe anyone anywhere on campus from the opinions, photos, and bell tower. quotes are welcomed via 9. On the end of your handd. leanne.farmer@smus. 11. The Bruins' number one fan. bc.ca and hannah. 12. Clipart's #1 fan. [email protected] 13. He played water polo for the BC Junior Team. 15. The first time she pulled up to SMUS, she climbed off her motorcycle wearing a leather jacket.