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Photo Credit: Maya Ludtke INSIDE THIS EDITION S p o r t s Unions at CRLS The College Essay Manual Page 2 Boys Volleyball Page 5 Getting Rid of Class Rank Is Back Editorial: “Slacktivism” Page 3 Page 20 Page 14 Page 2 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL April 2013 Unions at CRLS: Cambridge Teachers and the Contention over Unions mechanisms in the contract ized test. Teachers contend By for teachers to have a more that the test fails to evalu- Jonah Conlin structured input and voice ate student learning, but Register Forum Editor on the things that impact Superintendent Jose Banda them,” explains Ms. Col- attempted to override their “If people are hav- bath-Hess. concerns with reprimands ing a problem, they come to Ms. Colbath-Hess and sanctions. Union representatives in Chicago handed out protest signs at their us and we can help facilitate acknowledges that an in- Unions, on the strike earlier this year Photo Credit: CBS News a resolution,” says Chris creasing number of federal whole, face sharp critiques benefits,” remarks Mr. Ka- PTS protects bad teach- Colbath-Hess. “We’re the mandates in local educa- for being too focused on plan, a CEA building rep- ers, Mr. Kaplan admits check and balance on the tion have changed and, in unrealistic benefits, even resentative. He continued, that “some fall through district; we’re the remind- some ways, diluted the role being characterized as “po- “[but] 11% of our salary the system…but our focus er, ‘Hey, don’t forget the of unions. And, as tension litical thugs” by New Jersey goes toward our pension, shouldn’t be on laying peo- people actually doing the grows between federal in- governor Chris Christie. and the actual taxpayer puts ple off; we should work with work.’” terests and teachers’ advo- When asked about in very little.” teachers.” Ms. Colbath-Hess cates, teachers’ unions have union benefits, CRLS Tenure, officially For the CEA, how- is President of the Cam- become points of conten- teacher Patrick “Papa Bear” known as Professional ever, issues are often much bridge Educators Associa- tion. Barrett III grinned, saying, Teacher Status (PTS), is a more local. Even with the tion, a labor union that rep- In December of last “Unions lack a fundamen- state of accreditation that current contract negotia- resents the teachers, parent year, Michigan became the tal ability to do math; they teacher can reach after three tions, the CEA is focused professionals, clerks, and on ultimately improving the substitutes working with “We’re the check and balance on the district; we’re the reminder, education of Cambridge stu- the district. “We’re here to ‘Hey, don’t forget the people actually doing the work.” dents. advocate for good work- “Unions right now ing conditions, which then 24th state to ratify Right-to- want to drill the system [for years. After receiving PTS, are a model for how groups means good learning condi- Work legislation. By ensur- money] even when they’re the teacher is protected by of people can work together tions for students,” contin- ing against security agree- not a part of it.” their union, and the district to make an institution stron- ued Ms. Colbath-Hess. ments between workers and What soon-to-be- must present a just cause ger. I think that what you Currently, that rep- unions, Right-to-Work lim- big-daddy Barrett is talking before he/she can be let learn from Seattle is that resentation comes into play its the negotiating power of about is the pension system go. “PTS has gotten a very when teachers and the com- when determining the terms organized labor, specifically for teachers. In Cambridge, bad reputation,” admits Ms. munity come together and of teacher contracts with in regard to collective bar- after 30 years on the job, Colbath-Hess. She contin- find a common voice and district leadership concern- gaining. teachers receive 80% of ued, “It came about because a common cause, it’s ulti- ing, at its most basic, hours, This year, teachers their maximum salary for teaching, I think, is a very mately for the good of the wages, and working condi- at a number of Seattle pub- the rest of their lives. “Peo- political position in any students,” finished Ms. Col- tions for next year. “We’re lic schools refused to ad- ple think they’re paying for community.” bath-Hess. trying to provide more minister the state standard- a lavish lifestyle with these To the claims that Teacher Spotlight: Amanda Hughes English Teacher, Cat Lover, and Fashion Icon By ber how teachers made me feel re- tory Theatre part-time and I’ve been Hoon Hong ally special and great in high school doing that for about eight years Register Forum Editor and I hoped that I could do the same now, so I get to see a lot of theatre for kids here. outside of school. I’m currently RF: Please introduce yourself. training for 5k and 10k races. I’m AH: My name is Amanda Hughes. I RF: What brought you to CRLS? a HUGE foodie: I love trying new teach eleventh grade english. AH: Here is where I did my student restaurants all over Cambridge. But teaching. I was a student teacher most importantly, I love spending RF: What was the impetus that with Ms. Maloney in 2009. The fol- quality time with my cats, eating ice led you to a career in molding the lowing semester, I got a call when cream with my cats, and watching minds of urban youth? Mr. Burroughs retired and acted as Netflix with my cats. Photo Credit: Amanda Hughes AH: I didn’t initially study educa- the extended term substitute. Then I rently writing my second masters tion in school; I studied theatre, de- was hired the next year. RF: Could you tell us a little more thesis at Harvard Extension School. sign, and dramatic literature. I had about your cats? a lot of jobs after college, but I dis- RF: What do you think is most AH: My cats’ names are Sputnik RF: Do you have any partners-in- covered what was missing from my appealing about CRLS? and Splenda. My students are very crime? life was work that was both chal- AH: This is going to sound like the familiar with them. I adopted them AH: I’ve learned so much from fel- lenging and different everyday -- typical teacher response: the stu- from an animal shelter a few years low Senior Class Advisor Ms. Cesa- all the non-teaching jobs I had were dents are so interesting! I appreciate ago. They are quite spunky and fab- rio. She is the most awesome busi- pretty boring -- and human interac- that Rindge students are quirky; in- ulous. ness woman I have ever met. She tion. Many of my jobs did not give terested in learning, community ser- just knows everything about how me a chance to help people or inter- vice, and the performing arts; and RF: What-- to plan events and how to be real- act with people. I started volunteer- how dedicated and passionate they AH: OH! OH! I love anything re- ly strategic about engaging a large ing at Boston Latin Saturday Suc- are, whether it be dance company, lated to Abraham Lincoln! I like to community. She knows how to get cess School; I was tutoring English sports, or video creation. I think the visit Civil War battlefield sites, and what she wants, and as her protégé, there. It was really rewarding and I energy is really positive. There are learn more about history and Presi- I’m learning a lot. liked it because I liked helping kids a lot of creative and interesting stu- dential trivia in general. Last sum- and I liked talking about books and dents here that teach me things and mer, I planned this vacation to Ken- RF: How do you feel about evolv- literature. So I thought that this is make my class fun to teach. tucky that was very Lincoln-centric. ing into a savvy businesswoman? something that would be challeng- I visited all the sites there and went AH: I’m in no way on the level of ing and different everyday, and I RF: What are your hobbies out- hiking in the Cumberland Gap area. “awesome hustler” that Jae is on. can have a lot of fun but I can help side of school? I can’t believe I forgot to mention She’s like the Jedi Master and I’m people at the same time. I remem- AH: I work at the American Reper- this: I’m actually a student, I’m cur- like the Padawon. April 2013 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 3 Watch the Zone CRLS Getting Rid of Questions Arise about Kendall Square Zoning Class Ranking By Mae Drucker By resentative to the School Com- proposal for the new class rank Register Forum Editor Karen Chen mittee, Grant Baker, explained, policy to the calendar for a sec- Register Forum Editor “Class rank is an antiquated ond reading, in hopes that more process and after comprehen- students and parents would be In the past, students sive research both the School able to give their opinions on have been able to retrieve their Committee and the CRLS the new policy. class rank by simply logging School Council realized that Rindge is not the first onto their school Naviance ac- the policy was stripping many school to suggest the idea of count. However, in the coming students of opportunities.” getting rid of class ranks. Many years there is a possibility that Under the new policy public high schools surround- students will not be assigned a students will not be able to ob- ing CRLS, including Brook- class rank in the same line, Newton and Lex- manner as they have “...the policy was stripping many ington, already don’t been in the past. report rankings. In fact, students of opportunities.” Photo Credit: web.mit.edu While class according to a recent On April 8th, the Cambridge City Coun- ranking has always been pres- tain their class rank except un- report by the National Asso- cil passed a new zoning law. This law will have ent at CRLS, many students do der limited circumstances, such ciation for College Admission an enormous impact on the direction Cambridge not think about their own rank- as scholarships for students of Counseling, more than half of will take in the future. ing until junior year, when ap- a particular class rank. Students all high schools in the country The zoning will allow the construction of plying to college rises in impor- and their families will also be no longer report student rank- almost a million square feet of office, laboratory tance. able to request their class rank ings. and retail space, about 800,000 square feet for Class rankings are cal- with specific documentation, Many students agree academic use, and about 240,000 square feet of culated automatically from but ranks will not be openly re- with the policy that class rank residential space, according to the MIT Invest- teacher-submitted grades ported as before. will not be reported to students ment Management Company. through Naviance, and they de- “Class rank doesn’t in the same way as before. What does this mean for Cambridge? To termine the Valedictorian and even seem to matter anymore,” Senior Shameen Akhtar put it generally, it means a lot of things. It means Salutatorian of the graduating stated senior Evan Kuh. commented, “I’m happy with more space for housing and business. Many be- class, as the new lieve the added space will help stimulate the de- well as ...many [college] admissions officers have begun to policy be- velopment of Kendall Square, which has grown scholar- discount the accuracy and importance of class rank as cause class swiftly during the past decade. However others ships and rank never a factor in evaluating students. worry about who will benefit from this growth. awards seemed Cambridge already is notorious for the that students can receive. According to Colleg- useful for the students who lack of space and rising costs of living. With During the February 5th eBoard, due to the tremendous weren’t ranked in the higher the fear that big businesses, like Amazon and School Committee meeting Su- differences in curricula and percentage of their class.” Google, will potentially be the only ones able to perintendent Dr. Young moved grading standards at different The second hearing of afford space, the law includes the need not only to have the School Committee high schools, many admission the new class rank policy was for affordable housing but for affordable busi- approve a policy where CRLS officers (especially at selective heard at the March 5th meeting, ness space. The idea is to prevent big businesses will not report a rank for stu- private colleges) have begun to where it was passed. Baker not- from taking over and to give small businesses dents individually, with the ex- discount the accuracy and im- ed, “The policy was not in line the opportunity to succeed. ception of Valedictorian, Salu- portance of class rank as a fac- with our school motto and ad- Senior Ruby Johnson, who lives in the tatorian and any scholarship or tor in evaluating students. ministration realized that abol- Kendall area, was also concerned about what this award which requires a calcula- During the February 5th ishing the policy would further meant for her neighborhood, but was also excit- tion of class rank. meeting members of the School the pedagogical goals of both ed about this meant for Cambridge’s growth. Senior and student rep- Committee voted to move the CRLS and CPSD.” According to the city, the new zoning will allow a residential high rise as tall as 300 Project 10 East feet at One Broadway, while increasing the max- imum building heights at other locations to 150, Coming Out Assembly 200, and 250 feet. The taller heights would be By allowed closer to Main Street and the Kendall Karen Chen Square MBTA stop, and lower heights would be Register Forum Editor near the Charles River. “I hate it. I used to be able to see the fire- On Wednesday April 10, students and works from my house, but now I can’t see any staff gathered in the auditorium during third of them,” complained senior Kalynne Aufiero, a period to attend a “Coming Out” assembly A panel of three students and a guest speaker told their resident of East Cambridge. organized by CRLS’ gay-straight alliance, coming out stories and later answered questions from the Another benefit is that the law will even- Project 10 East. audience. Photo Credit: Larry Aaronson tually generate an additional $10 million in tax During the assembly students from the audience were able to ask questions to the revenue for the city each year, according to MIT. Project 10 East explained LGBT vocabulary panel relating to their personal coming out s But this law don’t only have the ability and performed a skit addressing the positive and tories and about life in the LGBT community to affect Cambridge real estate, or it’s physical negative results of coming out. A panel of three itself. Students even used the opportunity to landscape. More business and people living in students and a guest were also there to tell their commend those on the panel for being able to Cambridge might lead to more congestion and coming out stories. share their stories to the entire CRLS commu- could ultimately change Cambridge’s demo- Coming out stories ranged from nity. graphics, socially and economically. stories about “how not to come out,” coming The assembly was a precursor for The The Cambridge City Council and MIT out to family members, and accepting LGBT National Day of Silence on Thursday, April have been working on this proposal since 2010, family members. One student even came out to the 11. On that day, students and staff were able in high hopes that overall it will bolster Cam- entire audience as genderqueer, where you do to choose to remain silent for an entire day to bridge’s status as a progressive, growing city not associate yourself with either gender. symbolize the silencing of the LGBT with a flourishing economy. After the coming out stories, students in community. Page 4 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL April 2013 Prop 8, DOMA Hit Supreme Court By director of ProjectMarriage. ject. He feels that DOMA’s CRLS Responds: Julia Leonardos com. ProjectMarriage.com arrival at the Supreme Court Register Forum Editor was the official sponsor of is long overdue, and “will the California ballot initia- have no problems getting Share a positive message On March 26th, tive in 2008 (both California struck down.” The fate of 2013, the Supreme Court governor Arnold Schwar- Prop 8, however, is slightly with the CRLS community. began hearing arguments zenegger and his successor, less certain. “I think they’re on whether or not same-sex Jerry Brown, refused to de- going to be a little more Andy Espiritu couples should be allowed fend the constitutionality of sheepish about [Prop 8],” Class of ‘14 to marry. The arguments Prop 8.) Both in the initial Mr. Byrne contended that “We knew Jahar as a mindful deal with the Constitution- court case and upon appeal, because marriage between and humane person. My heart ality of Proposition 8 (a Prop 8 was struck down as gays and lesbians has tradi- and prayers go out to all that ballot proposition passed unconstitutional. tionally been a state issue, were harmed, and I hope Jahar in California’s November The DOMA case is the court could rule that it is has a fair and just trial.” 2008 elections) and the De- officiallytitled United States a state’s prerogative to de- fense of Marriage Act (a US v. Windsor. Edith Windsor, cide who can and can’t get Stella Yeung Federal Law; approved by the plaintiff, was forced to married. Class of ‘16 both the House and the Sen- pay $363,053 in estate tax Many CRLS stu- ate and signed into law by following the death of her dents have personal connec- “You never think about things Bill Clinton in 1996). Both partner of 40 years. After tions to these court proceed- this tragic happening to you and Prop 8 and DOMA restrict the Obama administration ings. Senior Maya Sommer the ones closest to you, but I’m marriage to heterosexual declined to defend DOMA’s offered a statement about proud to say Boston handled ev- couples. her experience to erything beautifully.” The “I am really hoping [Prop 8] gets the Register Fo- case concern- struck down.” rum: “Prop 8 feels ing Prop 8 is particularly per- David Amado Class of ‘13 officially titled Dennis Hol- constitutionality in court, sonal to me because I’ve lingsworth, et al., Petition- the case was taken up at the grown up with two moms... “CRLS is and will continue ers v. Kristin M. Perry, et. behest of House Speaker The elimination of Prop 8 to be a diverse and tight-knit al. Kristin M. Perry’s name John Boehner by the Bipar- is the next step to LGBT community where everyone represents the four plaintiffs tisan Legal Advisory Group equality in this world, so sets aside their differences and challenging Prop 8’s Con- (BLAG), a standing organi- I am really hoping it gets functions as one strong team.” stitutionality — the other zation in Congress. Again, struck down.” three are Perry’s partner, DOMA was struck down Fellow senior Koby Hugo Rajao Sandra Stier, and another as unconstitutional in both Shafer-Schweig agrees with Class of ‘16 couple, Paul Katami and preliminary rounds in court, Sommer, stating, “Having “It’s rare to find a school that Jeffrey Zarrillo. and now it has reached the been raised by two moth- can stand by its values, but Both couples were Supreme Court. ers, I’ve been shaped in a CRLS has. This community we denied marriage licenses So what will the very unique way. I believe refer to as a ‘family’ will stand after the passage of Prop 8 court decide? Ed Byrne, di- same sex couples give more right back up when push comes in California. Dennis Hol- versity coordinator and fac- to their children than is re- to shove.” lingsworth, the defendant, ulty advisor for Project 10 alized, and their marriage is a former Republican state East at CRLS, offered his in- should absolutely be justi- Sophie Green senate minority leader and a formed opinion on the sub- fied.” Class of ‘13

Class of the “‘13est” Is Off to College “In times like these, it is so important that we remember By of the resources available to them post-high what’s important. Stay strong Kevin Xiong school. College is an important part of this CRLS, I love you all.” Register Forum Editor goal, but not all of it.” Another option many students are April is the climax of the college considering is taking a bridge year. Recent admissions season. The Class of 2013 is Class of 2012 graduate Abby Lindsay, who Essah Chisholm Class of ‘13 currently celebrating its acceptances, eval- spent her bridge year volunteering for a uating financial aid packages, and deciding variety of important causes in a rural com- “The fabric of our CRLS com- where to enroll. munity outside of Quito, Ecuador, strongly munity is being tested because “For the first time, I get to outline recommended the idea of deferring college of this tragic event. Stay strong my own education, and that’s thrilling,” for one year. and remember, united we stand commented senior Mia Rybeck. “At the “It takes you out of your comfort and divided we fall.” same time, making choices about the rest zone in ways you cannot imagine,” stated of my life is overwhelming because now Lindsay. “I have grown to have a much bet- Mahmood Abu-Rubieh we’re responsible for building our own ter understanding of the world I live in and, Class of ‘13 meaningful lives.” more importantly, my place and role in it.” “It’s been a suspenseful ride,” sum- Seniors do not have much time left “CRLS is a beacon of light in marized Senior Class President Mahmood to consider all the opportunities available to times of darkness. Only those Abu-Rubieh. “We’ve made it this far, and them after graduation. May 1st is the dead- within this tight-knit community we’ll all continue on to set goals for our- line by which students must reply to offers will ever genuinely understand selves and reach them. I can’t wait to see of admission. the power of that light.” where we’ve all made it in ten years.” Reflecting on the college process, According to the Massachusetts Abu-Rubieh had a few words of wisdom Violet Neff Class of ‘12 (CRLS Alumna) Department of Elementary and Secondary for future college-bound CRLS graduates. Education, last year CRLS sent 87% of its “I would recommend applying to “No matter how far away I graduates to college: 61% to four-year col- schools with no regard to the price tag be- am, my heart will always be leges, 24% to two-year colleges, and 2% to cause you never know what a school will with Rindge. Stand strong as a other post-secondary academic institutions. give you in terms of financial aid,” he sug- family, the way you have this “At CRLS, we prepare students for gested. “I would also recommend applying whole past week, and we will lifelong learning,” Principal Smith stated. early, though you should make sure you are get through this together. “We want students to be able to access all committed to that school.” April 2013 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 5 Is a Top-Tier Education Worth Top-Price Tuition? While these are only unfortunate that money is By two schools of many, count- standing in the way of my Niko Emack-Bazelais less seniors are dealing with dream.” Register Forum Editor very similar dilemmas. Senior Ahad Zia ex- With commitment plained, “College is just a “For millions of date May 1st just a few days name: if you look at the sta- young people, rising college away, The Register Forum tistics, people going to high- costs are putting the Ameri- took to the halls in this er-end colleges are earning can Dream on hold, or out of month’s investigative seg- the same amount of money reach,” voiced Iowa Senator ment: is a top-tier education as their peers who attended and Chairman of the Senate worth top-price tuition? lower ranking universities.” Committee for Education According to Zia continued, “If Tom Harkin. Bloomberg, in the past 30 you go to school and work Take two hypotheti- years college tuition has hard, you’ll be successful in Photo Credit: youcaring.com cal students, one who re- risen 1,120%. The college life.” ceived his or her education game has rapidly changed: In an article writ- Senior Patrick Les- Union address, Obama from UMass ten in the sage put it plainly: “Debt is stated, “Let me put colleges Amherst for “It’s fun to drop names, but everyone Wall Street never something you want.” and universities on notice: if a yearly in- going to college will come out with the Journal, co- While the data and you can’t stop tuition from state tuition same education.” authors Chad scenarios don’t account for going up, the funding you of $23,167 Terhune and financial aid and scholar- get from taxpayers will go and another who attend- schools are becoming more Matthew Heimer explained ships, in a time where mon- down.” ed Boston University for competitive, selective, but that “among recent grads, ey’s tight, many students Perhaps in the fu- $58,530. and expensive. public alumni earn annual are not receiving the money ture, college tuition will no Four years down Senior Artur salaries equal to 52 percent the road, the student who Saradzhyan explained, of their four years of tuition “Myself and many of my peers are attended UMass will have “Right now, I have the and fees; private-school probably going to end up at our local state accumulated $92,668 worth chance of going to a high- kids bring in just 32 percent school due to financial reasons.” of debt, compared to the ranking liberal arts school; on average.” student coming out of Bos- however, myself and many Soon-to-be North- they need. longer stand in the way of ton University with a debt of my peers are probably eastern Scholar Nahum In the next four American students’ aspira- of $234,120. going to end up at our local Mesmer stated, “At the end years, President Barack tions, and America can hold While both are ex- state school due to financial of the day none of it really Obama hopes to lower col- steadfast to the Dream it pensive, BU would leave reasons.” matters – it’s fun to drop lege tuition by giving finan- claims to idolize. For now, the same Massachusetts Saradzhyan later names but everyone going cial incentives to top institu- though, financial concerns student with 2.5 times more conceded, “While they’re to college will come out tions. will weigh heavily on stu- debt. both great schools, it’s just with the same education.” In his State of the dent minds. Read and Soble: Dynamic Teacher Duo Collaborate on College Essay Manual themselves are. By Rayman-Read states, “A lot of students Hoon Hong think that they can sit down and produce some- Register Forum Editor thing that they can submit really quickly, but no By fall 2013, CRLS students will have matter how strong of a writer you are, you proba- access to physical manuals for writing college bly aren’t prepared for the personal essay, which essays. With the guidance and collaboration is a different kind of writing.” of Professional Development Teacher Coach With its structure and sometimes-formu- Joan Soble, history teacher Lily Rayman-Read laic nature, many students can have trouble es- has spent months forging a manual from the fi- caping from the mold of academic papers. Photo Credit: pbdink.com ery coals of her bountiful knowledge which she Freewriting on any topic important to hopes will aid students in both cultivating and the students themselves – or on any of the many much more powerful than reading [your essay] harvesting their personal experiences and there- prompts embedded within the manual – is the over one hundred times to yourself.” after transforming these experiences into mas- first thing the manual itself asks students to do. However, there can be some minor issues terfully-crafted papers. This can allow them to happen upon more with even finding help. With the block schedul- The manual is a guide rather than a one- ideas that are also important to them. Moreover, ing, some students may be left without an Eng- size-fit-all packet.Each step differs from person- freewriting allows students to break away from lish teacher for the first semester of their senior to-person, making for a much more individual- the sometimes overbearing and overwhelming years, a pivotal period for preparing papers. ized process. “It’s not ‘here’s the packet, do the hold of conventional English grammar. Thus, some students may not know whom to im- packet, now you’re done,’” says Rayman-Read, Soble states, “Freewriting, is in part, mediately turn to for help with college essays. “It’s more so understanding that it is a process.” about letting the more unconscious parts of one’s While English teachers may be trained Both Soble – a consummate professional writing mind have some place to express itself.” masters of the language, Soble and Rayman- and 34-year teaching veteran – and Rayman- While this manual is designed with the Read argue that the most important thing for stu- Read – a sassy educator who formerly instructed future of our nation’s youth in mind, it also aims dents to keep in mind when looking for teacher young adults in the South Bronx – stress that to help the teachers that may get asked by kids help, is to get it from a teacher that they are close students must understand that writing college for help with their college essays. The freewrit- to. essays can be a long, arduous process. ing part of the manual can be more individual; “When you have a strong relationship A student can go through many drafts of however, the remainder of the college essay with someone who is helping you, he/she can an essay before finding one will most accurately writing process must include help from others. tell you whether or not it sounds like you,” says represent them. But what makes it most diffi- Rayman-Read stresses the importance of Soble. “Whatever you write about, the way you cult is that many students may not know how to getting help from someone in general: “Talking write about it shows who you are.” write an essay that effectively captures who they through this process with another person is so Page 6 AROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL April 2013 Restricted! CRLS Students Discuss Barracuda Firewall

By Arthur Schutzberg Register Forum Staff

A recent study by Online Social Network indicated that an overwhelming 87% of students are online and approximately 65 million young people in the United States have accessed a so- Photo Credit: mark-sylvester.bolgspot.com cial network. If this social media plays a prominent part in students lives, why is access to it restrict- Reasons behind Cyberbullying ed at CRLS? By When CRLS students were asked wheth- CRLS students have responded to the Desi Powell er social media sites should take responsibility effectiveness of the firewalls on the computers Register Forum Staff for cyberbullying 40% said yes while 60% said which prevent access to YouTube and other web- no. sites that are deemed inappropriate for school According to a study conducted at “No, the sites were created with good activities. UCLA, cyberbullying creates a more severe and intentions, they should not be held responsi- The CRLS Handbook’s Acceptable Use significant impact than traditional bullying. ble for people abusing them,” Kalyani Siegell Policy (AUP), which students sign off on every Surveys Conducted at Josephson Insti- responded year, states that “The Cambridge Public Schools tute found that out of a 10,000 survey groups 47 Cyberbullying is seen as a greater threat computer network is established for limited edu- percent of students reported being bullied, but than traditional bullying because of the anony- cational purpose...” only 10% reported cyberbullying. mous behavior of the bullies and the inability to Senior Callum Nelson argues that In a recently conducted Register Forum escape it in the privacy of one’s own home. “there’s no need for kids to be online unless their survey, nearly all CRLS students surveyed said When asked whether social media sites that they believe social media sites like Facebook created bullies or not, Alexander Thrush, a ju- and Twitter create bullies. “...the sites were created with nior at CRLS, stated All of those stu- “They don’t create bullies, dents admitted to using so- good intentions, they should not the bullies exist regardless cial media sites more than be held responsible for people of the social media sites, twice a day, but only about abusing them.” they simply make it easier 30% of the surveyed youth for bullies”. said that they have experienced cyberbullying. Traditional bullying is more prevalent These numbers are consistent with the than cyberbullying, but the nature of cyberbully- National Crime Prevention Council’s statistic of ing is much crueler which creates a more nega- more than one third of students experiencing cy- tive effect than traditional bullying. berbullying. Cyberbullying’s effect on the bullies is When asked why so many people would also depersonalized so they might not always think social media sites creates bullies, senior understand the effect their bullying is having on Cassandra Augustine said “I think it is because the victim. The bully is nowhere near the victim teacher asks them to, and in that case the teacher we hear all these stories of children killing them- and can’t see what effect they have on them until will log on for them. I don’t really see any issues selves over cyberbullying and we just assume it is too late. [with the filter] because I can’t think of a time that these sites caused it.” when [it] prohibited students from doing what they needed to in school.” To Suspend or Senior Caleb Shoihet agrees with Nelson in the sense that it is effective: making sure that Not to Suspend? students are responsible for what they are sup- By posed to be doing. However, he claims that there Kionna Jacobs are some flaws with the filters. Register Forum Staff “I think [the filter] is bad because some- times it blocks websites that students may ac- In school and out of tually need to use. For instance, I need to learn school suspension between the about B-Fields [AP Physics topic] and I’m a years 2010-2011 totaled more little confused. YouTube would really help me than 75,000, accounting for suspended, 36 of whom said more Celeste Singh believes learn about it as a visual.” thousands of days lost in class- they didn’t learn from their sus- “It causes pressure on a student In a survey of 80 students, an over- room time for students, many pensions. to make up the work and most whelming 84% of students were recorded saying of whom are on the fringes of After analyzing this likely, they will not place 100% that the school filter was actually doing it’s job to dropping out of school. poll, it suggests that students effort to finish.” keep kids on track while using the school com- In high school, students aren’t learning from suspen- Similarly Senior Doug- puters. who are suspended miss out on sions. When asked if they learn las Camello boldly states, “Sus- Nine students responded that the filter is class time and get consumed anything from suspensions, pension leads to drug abuse, effective in preventing student distractions, but with delayed homework, caus- 17% of students replied “No” unemployment, and a bad would like some websites unrestricted for edu- ing them to fall behind in class. while 8% replied “Yes.” economy.” cational purposes. A survey, conducted for Is suspension a good There seems to be some “The school library has compiled a lot of the Register Forum asked 88 disciplinary action for students difference in opinions among resources which don’t require bypassing the fil- students about their thoughts on in high school? some of the CRLS community, ter. I can do all my work on a school computer suspension. Senior Samantha Sauld splitting between students who without being distracted by any of the websites I Results revealed that 51 said, “No, it’s like a mini-break enjoy suspension as a mini-va- go on at home,” quipped junior Andre Dempsey. out of 88 students believe that from school and you get to chill cation from school and others For more information about the filter, as kids fall behind in class after out at home rather than come in who believe it’s negatively af- well as computer use at CRLS, contact the MIS being suspended. 40 out of the and do work.” fecting students’ education. Department found in room 2308. 88 students surveyed have been On the contrary, sopho- April 2013 EEDUCATIONDUCATION Page 7 Is Homework Necessary? Average amount of time spent doing Students Share Opinions on Importance homework per night* of Homework, Effects on Learning 3 *Freshman data was not calculated due to small sample size seille, class of 2013. 24 2.5 By out of 53 students polled Christian Colon claimed that homework is 2 Register Forum Editor important for effectively 1.5

learning a subject, 12 of Hours 1 During the week of which were seniors (out of April 1st, 2013, The Regis- a total of 18 seniors polled). 0.5 ter Forum conducted sur- Surprisingly, there 0 veys on several different were many sophomores Seniors Juniors Sophomores topics that CRLS students who agreed with the se- could relate to. niors. A total of 8 out of Class 53 surveys were 12 sophomores said that conducted on this particular homework is important for classwork, then homework ways did their math home- responded junior Carter topic about homework and learning and understanding is unnecessary,” stated ju- work, versus students who Doyle. its effectiveness as a learn- a subject completely. nior Lakeisha Douyon. never did their math home- Many would agree ing tool. Out of 53, 18 were “I believe that In 2004, statistics work. that homework is a huge seniors, 17 were juniors, homework is necessary, released by NAEP (Na- The same sample of burden, especially if one has 12 were sophomores, and 4 especially Honors and AP tional Assessment of Edu- CRLS students were also other obligations to tend to were freshmen. [homework], because it’s cational Progress) showed asked how much influence afterschool that may require The poll results where you practice the that students who were 17 homework assignments more immediate attention were analyzed, showing a knowledge that you receive spent two or more hours do- should have on one’s grade. than the assignments. noticeable correlation be- in class,” says sophomore ing homework performed Roughly half of the students In conclusion, it tween grade and whether or Aicha Belabbes. over 10% better on the polled said that homework seems that students can ap- not students found home- When looking at reading portion of the na- should have a lower impact preciate the academically work helpful in learning responses from the juniors, tional assessment compared on grades. reinforcing qualities of subject material. the vast majority responded to students who spent less “Homework takes homework until it begins to “Without home- by saying that homework is than one hour. away from my options out- interfere with personal obli- work, we forget what we only somewhat or not at all A similar trend was side of school. I just had to gations and social activities learn in class. It’s an easy important for helping stu- observed with the math- quit my job because I need outside of school, which are way to raise your grade and dents learn. ematics portion of the test, to sit at home and do more arguably the most important it’s great practice for col- “I think that if a stu- showing a 20% lead in of the same thing I spend aspect of teenagers’ lives. lege,” says Roselore Mar- dent doesn’t understand the scores for students who al- 6 hours of my day doing,” Student Achievement in Our Nation Is This a Problem to Be Worried about?

By thing about this epidemic does not appear to be Eyoel Yeshitla getting any smaller. Register Forum Editor But schools have nowhere to turn as they are out of options. According to a 2007 “Students and Even the theory that “more homework is Homework” article, 40 percent of new college better” also seems to be under question, as re- students had to take remedial courses upon entry sults from the National Assessment of Educa- of their new college. tional Progress (NAEP) reveal that state test re- In a survey of 89 CRLS students, 82 sults have shown little change in the past decade. found their courses here at Rindge to be rigorous CRLS students also had strong feelings enough, while only 7 felt their classes could be a when asked about the subject of homework. bit more challenging. Students complained how they get too When asked how important going to col- much work to complete outside of the hours they lege was to them, almost all students ranked it a already attend during school. 5 (very important). In addition, they shared that the idea of Photo Credit: nces.ed.gov Student achievement over the years, ac- homework was pointless in general, while others ing it can be the fault of both, but it’s very much cording to national polls and nationwide exams, believed that homework was helpful and not a related to the situational aspect of the achieve- has seemed to decrease or remain stagnant. waste of time. ment in question.” Demand from government to do some- Is homework helpful, harmful, or point- Teachers.net Gazette writer Bill Page, au- less? thored an article titled “When Is Student Failure “I think that homework is helpful be- The Teacher’s Fault?” where he stated, “increased cause it gives you a better view on a lesson you student achievement requires a corresponding im- might have learned and if you know everything provement in classroom instruction.” it shows that you understand,” shared junior Ye- Within the past 2 decades, but especially shi Tasew. since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act According to a local report from Irving in 2001, the academic achievement level of U.S. Texas, during the 2010 – 2011 school year, the students has been a problem in the U.S. school districts stopped counting homework as- When Trevor DiTrani, junior, was asked signments. After six weeks over half of the high to share his views on this topic, he believed the school students were failing. problem lied within the school systems. When asked who she felt was at fault for “It’s because we live in a culture where not achieving, students or teacher, junior Yeshi you don’t work that hard, and because we have a Tasew stated, “I think that it’s the students for lot of bad school systems.” not achieving because if you’re not motivated to To learn more about our school systems learn then you can’t achieve anything.” and student achievement please feel free to visit: Sophomore Lorenzo Dario Dupree had http://www.studentachievement.org/ Photo Credit: classroom.brenhamisd.net this to say about the same question: “It depends on what is being achieved, academically speak- Page 8 EENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT April 2013 Nature’s Recycling: The Impact of Composting on CRLS Recycling is the reproduction of old ma- By terials to create something new out of the same Erin McLaughlin material, be it plastic, glass, or paper. Compost- Register Forum Correspondent ing is recycling for organic materials, and it en- riches soil and keeps organic waste out of land- “Most of the time I am worried I will fills or incinerators. compost incorrectly,” remarks sophomore Ra- The different bins are conveniently lo- chael Harkavy, “So I just throw my waste in the cated around both the Media and Main Cafete- trash. Just to be safe.” ria. Above each sign is a label: “Liquids,” “Re- Cambridge Rindge and Latin and the cycling,” “Trash,” or “Compost.” These signs Cambridge Public School District are one of the distinguish which of the four bins the students’ Photo Credit: www.recycle.edu most forward thinking school districts across the waste belongs in. country, for CRLS implemented its very own However, when asked why she only Many students are unsure about what is composting unit linked with the City of Cam- sometimes composts, senior Victoria Hornstein and is not compostable, and with that students bridge’s “The Works” department. Yet, accord- admits, “I always feel rushed when I am around may refrain from using the school’s compost. ing to a survey conducted by The Register Fo- the barrel. It’s just easier to throw it in the trash Items you can throw in the compost at rum polled April 3rd and 4th, many students at sometimes.” Whereas senior Nadine Doiron CRLS are food that has not been finished or eat- CRLS are still unsure about what types of mate- says, “I don’t really care about making others en, napkins, tea bags, lunch trays and some lo- rials should be placed in the compost bin. wait, because I want to do all I can to help make cal food trays. Non-compostable items include: According to The City of Cambridge’s Cambridge a better place.” plastics, waxed paper, liquids, wrappers, tin foil Public Works Department, “Composting is na- In a recently conducted Register Forum or aluminum wraps. ture’s way of recycling and is one of the best and survey, only 30% of students at Rindge say they Senior Amanuel Kidane believes, “[Com- easiest things you can do to reduce waste and compost every day at lunchtime, and about 30% posting] positively affects Cambridge because it grow healthy and sustainable gardens and house- of students say they are confident in distinguish- makes the environment cleaner and safer, not plants.” ing between what is and is not compostable. just for the present but also the future.” A Different Perspective: Examin- ing the Positive Effects of Hunting LEED Certification By What Rindge Is Doing for the Planet Kerri O’Connor similar views on the subject, detected to preserve elec- Register Forum Correspondent By but most of them do not a tricity. Lakeisha Douyon very good grasp on the idea Will MacArthur a In 2003, 34% of all United States hunting permit Register Forum of green buildings. 41% of freshman at CRLS stated “I applicants admitted to hunt for the sole purpose of hunting Correspondent students do not know of en- think it’s good that the city trophies, whereas 8% of all applicants intended to hunt for ergy efficient buildings yet, is saving money and power scientific research. Cambridge has tak- Cambridge alone has 59 at the same time.” In a poll done in early April 2013, 65% of CRLS en the initiative to be part LEED buildings or projects. LEED certified students recognized that people should be allowed to hunt of the solution to Global Have you ever been buildings often use less across the country. However, in that same poll, 56% of stu- Warming. CRLS is part of in a classroom and sudden- power and money yet, 35% dents argued that hunting should not be done as a recre- the government of students do not ational sport. funded program even know that “Americans should hunt for food, not for fun. We called Leadership CRLS is silver don’t need our food supply to be cut short by people who in Energy and certified, the third want to shoot for recreation,” said senior Kylie Correia Environmental highest level. Correia added, “Hunters should use as much as the Design (LEED). And 29 out of 43 animal as they can when they kill it.” LEED is an inter- do not know what Although many Americans have been concerned nationally recog- LEED is. with the hunting’s effect on the environment, as well as nized green build- “I think it’s gun control, the benefits of hunting go unnoticed by most. ing design. a great idea, we As stated by the Life 123 Organization, pro hunting The Unit- want our planet to groups, like the National Rifle Association (NRA), con- ed States Green be healthy. So it’s tribute much needed tax dollars to wildlife conservation Building Council great that Cam- groups through the purchases of hunting permits. They cal- has certified 13,500 LEED ly, the light in the hallway bridge is going to step up culated that more than 38 million Americans hunt and fish buildings in the US alone. goes out? That is actually and help the environment” each year. In Massachusetts, there are an energy saving feature. says Kervens Michel, a se- Occupations are another benefit of hunting that is 497 LEED certi- nior at CRLS. continually overlooked. According to the Hunting Busi- fied buildings. A LEED cer- ness & Marketing Organization, hunting creates on aver- But, are CRLS tification is a great age of one million jobs. students aware honor, and saves When asked about pro-gun organizations, junior of these differ- money and energy, Chris Thomas stated “Pro-hunting groups can talk about ent, eco-friendly so why is it that the benefits of hunting, like population control of certain buildings? CRLS students do animals. States can also assign specific locations to hunt in “I think not know that the with strict hunting codes for people to follow.” that it’s a good building they come CRLS students feel strongly that the United States step towards mak- to every day is cer- should limit the number of hunting licenses that it gives out ing a change on the tified? each year, as reported by the survey given in April 2013. In Earth, even if it is “It starts 2010 alone, 621,094 hunting licenses were sold, polled by a small change,” with us to save the the Hunting Business & Marketing Organization. says Arasia Ricot, planet,” said junior Mer- 60% of CRLS students said they themselves would a junior at CRLS. The lights will turn off after cedes Wallace. not go hunting if given the chance. Most students have a while if there is no motion April 2013 PPOLITICSOLITICS Page 9 Bad Religion? Reflecting on How Separation of Church and State Affects Public Schools By Specifically, the line Valentine Mudzuri “one nation under God” can Register Forum Staff be perceived as unfair to those who don’t believe in a For years, tensions God. between religion and public 79 CRLS students school have spurred nation- were asked if they agreed al debates. with the Many ar- “separation gue that the “One nation under of church Pledge of God” can be perceived and state” Photo Credit: concordiatheology.org Allegiance, as unfair to those who policy as one religion, senior Ramzy This allows teach- sible for students to be ex- which is it applies Abu-Rubieh stated that ers to teach religion solely posed to religious activities announced don’t believe in a God. to public there are “no biases, be- for educational purposes, in school. While this might every schools. cause everyone is equal,” without promoting it to the be offensive to some, the morning at CRLS and in More than 70% of students when asked the same ques- students. First Amendment protects public schools across the interviewed responded with tion. Interestingly, public this practice, as it states, country, is a reflection of an “yes.” According to the school students are not pro- “Congress shall make no unconstitutional merging of When asked if Center of Public Education, hibited from practicing their law respecting an establish- religion and public school. schools are biased towards “school systems may not religion in school. Accord- ment of religion, or prohib- Do Students at CRLS Agree that Separation of endorse (or appear to iting the free exercise be endorsing) religious thereof.” Church and State Applies to Public Schools? However, it is not completely activities in school unconstitutional to teach Among the students sponsored activities.” surveyed at CRLS, reli- 22 No However, it is religion in school. gion seems to have little not completely uncon- effect on students and stitutional to teach reli- faculty. Although this Yes Yes gion in school. According to ing to the Center of Public may not necessarily be an 57 No an article on adl.org, “pub- Education, “students can accurate representation of lic schools may not teach pray in school if they are the student body, most ap- religion, although teaching not disrupting normal ac- pear to be content with the about religion in a secular tivities.” current state of religious context is permitted.” Therefore, it is pos- equality. Nuclear Threats from North Korea U.S. Ponders Appropriate Response to Rhetoric By Robert Goodman-Schneps Register Forum Staff “Missiles are on standby,” declared Kim Jong-Un in a recent address to the North Korean people. For weeks the North Korean dictator has been threatening South Korea and its allies, the United States With news from North Korea becoming increasingly intense, students at CRLS discuss their concerns and ideas on the matter. North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un waves to a crowd. Photo Credit: www.telegraph.co/uk When asked, the majority of students wrote that they had not been following the news From 50 CRLS students polled on the as such weaponry can cause massive destruction but that the idea of a nuclear threat was very issue about 96% did not believe that the U.S. and contamination. Just the residual radiation worrisome. should go to war. from a nuclear attack can last for years, and con- Analysts say that the chance of North However, when asked why, junior Neil tinue to affect people with radiation poisoning. Korea hitting the U.S. with a missile is very McCann stated, “I don’t think we should strike Junior Mohammed Sadique warned unlikely, but hitting a U.S. ally or military base preemptively, but if we are attacked we should against potential dangers, noting that “a nuclear seems to be a possibility. respond.” The majority of re- attack would change the lives Sophomore Katy O’Loughlin stated, sponders mirrored this senti- “The U.S. needs to be ready of thousands.” “The U.S. needs to be ready and prepared for an ment. and prepared for an attack Although the military sit- attack from North Korea.” To that end, the U.S. When asked about a uation in North Korea might has been positioning more troops and anti-artil- solution to this issue junior from North Korea.” be mysterious, it is clear to lery guns around North Korea to be prepared for Ted True said, “It seems like see that students at CRLS do the worst. all North Korea wants is to seem [like] a nuclear not support another war. “If our government could try to peaceful- country, letting them that could be dangerous Whether it is an effort to protect our al- ly solve this problem, it would be the best way to due to the considerable threats made towards the lies, overthrow a dictatorship, or respond to nu- profit both American citizens and North Korean U.S.” clear threats, it seems that students at CRLS are citizens,” continued O’Loughlin. The nuclear threat is serious, however, looking for peaceful resolutions. Page 10 BBUSINESSUSINESS April 2013

RSTA Students Reflect on Internship Program at East Cambridge Savings Bank Esther Jules Roselore Marseille While training for Throughout the in- the bank teller position ternship I have gained a I have gained lots of life great amount of personal skills. I learned about how and customer service skills. important it is to act pro- I have learned to be effi- fessional in a business set- cient, professional, and be- ting. My experience opened nevolent in and out of the a whole different world of work place. The internship banking for me. was extremely productive In terms of being a because we learned some- professional, I learned that thing new every day. what you wear has a lot to If you are interested do with the impression that in business, and possibly you make. I also learned majoring in business when that it is crucial to come in you enter college, not only on time everyday. will this program look good The ECSB intern- on your resume, but it will ship is a great opportunity put you a step further than to take advantage of be- those pursuing the same cause you get to improve options as you. It will also your communication and prepare you for real life ex- professional skills. I think periences. this program is a great prac- Standing: Esther Jules, Verlande Raphael, Roselore Marseille. Sitting: Natnale Mengesha I hope to have the Verlande Raphael Natnale Mengesha opportunity to apply these During the summer work as a team. I learned a By participating in very professional manner in new skills when I go off to I had opportunity to partici- lot about professionalism in this program, I have learned the business world. college or get a new job. Al- pate in a training organized the office and all the respon- many skills that are essen- This program did though the internship takes by East Cambridge Saving sibilities associated with be- tial in the banking world not just teach me about a great amount of responsi- Bank. This training prepares ing a bank teller. as well as the profession- banks; it also taught me a bility and skill, this experi- students to work as student It was a wonderful al business world. I have lot about the world of pro- ence will not only teach you banker during their senior experience for a teen like learned the importance of fessional careers. Anyone how to be professional, but year at the CRLS Branch. me to have an idea how the being professional and pre- who has any interested in expand your working skills The life skills I real world will looked like senting myself as a profes- learning about jobs at a and make you better pre- learned were how to com- outside of the school. sional. I also learned how bank shouldn’t miss this op- pared for anything you plan municate with others and to interact with people in a portunity. on doing in the future.

Marie Danielle Nicole Orancy Sherley Despage Yorchee Clara Joseph My experi- course to students be- I have gained learn about money and I was fortu- to other students be- ence at ECSB was cause it’s fun and you many practical skills the basics of real life nate enough to expe- cause it is really fun very nice. It taught gain experience that that would help me in situations. rience what working and you learn a lot of me about being a teller you will definitely use life at the East Cam- I would defi- at a bank feels like. I things you might not and gave me an inside in the real world such bridge Savings Bank nitely recommend this loved it very much be- have learned at any look on how a bank as punctuality and re- senior internship pro- course to my junior cause it gave me the other school. It helps operates. I loved ev- sponsibility. The pro- gram. I also continue friends here at CRLS. opportunity to work you gain more knowl- ery single minute of it. gram is good for stu- to improve my skills I would simply ask with others and learn edge while working I learned that working dents who want to have here at the CRLS High them to try something some valuable lessons with productive men- at a bank takes effort a career in the banking School Branch. I would new because this is about business in gen- tors Danny Alvarez and character. industry or would like definitely recommend definitely a very prac- eral. and Lisa Pacheco, both I would defi- to have a full or part this internship because tical skill. I would rec- former CRLS gradu- nitely recommend this time job right away. it is a class where you ommend this class ates. April 2013 TTRAVELRAVEL Page 11 Costa Rica

El Salvador

China

England

France Italy Monaco

Photo Credits (from top to bottom, left to right):Ben Austin, Katherine Hoffman, Maya Ludke, Tenzin Kunchok, Phoebe West, Ariel Maloney, Chris Baker Page 12 TTRAVELRAVEL April 2013 More GLOCAL! CRLS Glocal Winners Travel to Costa Rica

By al environmental leaders: Al showcasing the rich biodi- Ben Austin Gore, Alvaro Umana, and versity that the country is Isabella Gray Severn Cullis Suzuki. Each so well known for. Within Aida Muratoglu speaker had enlightening minutes, we achieved one Register Forum Correspondents and empowering speeches of our goals of the trip: see- that opened our eyes to not ing a sloth! “One of the secrets only the problems of the en- One of the activi- to happiness is the ability vironment, but also the in- ties we were looking most to help others,” former Vice novative solutions. forward to was zip lining President Al Gore told us Prior to the confer- through the rainforest. On and seven fellow Rindge ence, we traveled across the day three, we did just that. students at the Global Stu- Arenal, Pacific Coast, and The long wire leading into Photo Credit: Isabella Gray dent Leaders Summit in San Central a un- embarked on the experience on tour was the Global Stu- Jose, Costa Rica. Regions “One of the secrets to known of a lifetime. Later that day, dent Leaders Summit. For The summit, hosted of Cos- happiness is the ability to help forest we visited a seventy five us, the highlight was watch- by Education First, was a ta Rica. was in- meter waterfall that showed ing former Vice President conference for youth envi- On our others...” timidat- us the beauty of pure nature. Al Gore’s keynote speech. ronmental leaders. At the first ing to Day six consisted He reminded us of the truth summit we listened to in- full day, we visited IN- say the least, but we over- of community service proj- that we so often forget or spiring speeches from glob- Bioparque, a national park came our initial fears and ect on Paolo Seco, a small push aside -- the current island in the Arenal Region. state of the climate is a se- We were put to work refor- vere one. esting mangrove trees: pot- His passion for the ting, shoveling, and getting environment was not only muddy. Mangrove trees focused on channeling an are essential to the ecosys- anger about the current path tems of the our envi- island, as He reminded us of the ronment is they not truth that we so often on, but in- only protect forget or push aside... spired with hundreds the hope of species that there is from endangerment, but a solution -- if only we can they hold the soil in place, come together as a planet. preventing further defores- It is our duty as humans to tation. conserve what we have left The accumulation of and set aside our selfish mo- Glocal Winners at La Paz Waterfall in the Arenal region of Costa Rica. Photo Credit: Andrew Miller all we learned and witnessed tives to stop climate change. London Calling CRLS Students Venture to England By Bath, and Stonehenge. “There were Maria Alejandra Trumble street performers everywhere, the Register Forum Editor food was really good, and architec- turally the whole city was incred- On Saturday April 13th, ible,” said Roitman. Going on to thirty-eight CRLS students along describe the performance of The with six chaperones flew to London, Mouse Trap, Roitman raved, “it’s a embarking on the school’s nine-day murder mystery written by Agatha April Vacation trip, “Curtain Time Christie, and it was one of the best in London.” shows I have ever seen!” “I will remember this trip In 2011, along with chap- as one of the best things I got to do erones and theater teachers Mon- while I was in high school,” stated ica Murray and Mr. Cramp, senior junior Federico Roitman. T h e Phoebe Reuben traveled to London trip’s average cost per student was for this theater based trip through $3,000, lessened by the group’s CRLS. Reuben remembers it fond- many fundraising efforts, which ly, “I really just loved walking yielded a total of $10,000. Addi- around the city, we lucked out with tionally, “students could apply for a a week of beautiful weather, and I travel fellowship through Friends of had a lot of fun walking through all CRLS,” explained the trip’s group of the gardens they have there open leader and CRLS English Teacher, to the public.” Ms. Maloney. “I love that there are so This is the second time the many travel opportunities for stu- school has offered this trip. This dents at CRLS, and I hope that stu- year’s group attended productions dents try to take advantage of as of Wicked, The Mouse Trap, and many as possible -- or at least plan Spamalot, visited the Globe The- on traveling later in life,” concluded atre, Jane Austen’s hometown of Ms. Maloney. Big Ben! Photo Credit: Phoebe West April 2013 TTRAVELRAVEL Page 13 Further than Chinatown CRLS Chinese Students Travel on Joint-School Trip to China

By transfer to JFK. Sun-Ui Yum Luckily, the early Register Forum Editor difficulties were hardly omens for further compli- Despite flight sched- cations during the remain- ule complications, the joint der of the trip, in no small Boston Latin-Westford part due to the efforts of the Academy-CRLS trip to teacher chaperones and the China went excellently, giv- three tour guides the stu- ing all students involved ex- dents were accompanied by posure to a unique and dras- – Vivian, Lotus, and Jackie. (top to bottom): A dragon boat launches from a Beijing harbor; juniors Tenzin Kunchok, Caia Lee, Mia tically different culture. McCarthy, and Sun-Ui Yum and freshman Sam Stubbs pose in a Shanghai market. The trip afforded Photo Credits: Maya Ludtke; Tenzin Kunchok The trip got off to an its participants a valuable inauspicious start when the opportunity to experience immersed ourselves in the while also participating in next to decaying slums. scheduled first flight was Chinese culture while prac- Chinese culture in order to culturally unique activi- In the words of ju- canceled due to snow in To- ticing their language skills. practice our language skills, ties, such as rickshaw rides nior Anna Klug, “After truly ronto. Senior Benjamin Rucker and we also helped one an- through the outskirts of Bei- seeing the slums in China, I Despite the loom- was particularly eager to other and learned new life jing and delicious Peking am so much more grateful ing possibility of a one-day strike up conversations with skills, becoming more ma- Duck dinners. Freshman that I was adopted because departure delay, CRLS Chi- passerbys, even getting a ture to work together more Sam Stubbs described the my life would have been so nese teacher Zuwei Shi and phone number from an old effectively and cooperative- whole experience as “sur- much different than now.” his Boston Latin counter- couple. ly as a team.” real.” Although the stu- part Nancy Yang managed Rindge Chinese Safety had become It did not take long dents were glad to be home, to negotiate a new sched- teacher Mr. Shi stated, a potential issue given the for the students on the trip particularly given the event- ule involving a flight to La “There were two sides to tap water quality in China to realize just how differ- ful week in Boston they Guardia and a coach bus the experience. We really and the spread of the bird ent a city like Beijing could had missed away from their flu in Shanghai. However, be from other major cities family, many of them ex- Mr. Shi’s vigilance regard- in countries like America. pressed feelings of regret ing hygiene and Purell did In drastic contrast to a city that the trip had come to an much to negate the danger. like New York, which is end. The trip took the divided into several bor- Senior Kevin Yeung students through Beijing, oughs (Brooklyn, Queens, commented, “The most Xi’an, and Shanghai over Manhattan, and the like) of valuable experience to me a period of eight nights and varying wealth and building was being able to hang out seven days. Students visited styles, Beijing presented a with past and new friends notable world-famous land- much tighter juxtaposition while learning, seeing, and marks like the Great Wall between prosperity and pov- experiencing China as a and the Terracotta Warriors erty, placing massive malls country.” Sisters-Hermanas CRLS Connects with Salvadorian Sister City By between the people and the govern- Mae Drucker ment was initiated. Register Forum Editor According to Sophia San- tos, a junior who traveled to El The city of Cambridge is Salvador, “The purpose of the trip well-known for its diversity and was so that we could learn about the history of supporting social justice. struggles that occurred during the One interesting and lesser-known war and therefore be inspired to get piece of that history is that for 26 involved in the Sister City relation- years it has had a sister city relation- ship and have it be passed on to us ship with San Jose de Las Flores in since we’re the newest generation.” Sophie Santos playing a game with children of San Flores. El Salvador. The group left Friday, April Photo Credit: Catherine Hoffman Over April vacation, five 12th and returned on Sunday, April personal stories during the war spoke with people about their per- CRLS students traveled to El Salva- 21st. For the first couple of days which were unreal! We also went sonal experiences in El Salvador’s dor to visit San Jose de Las Flores the group stayed in San Salvador, to elementary schools and the high civil war. with two CRLS alumni, Cathy the capital of El Salvador, and then school. We got to make a really nice “This trip was definitely a Hoffman and Rachael Wyon, who stayed in Las Flores for the rest of mural with some of the neighbor- learning experience, it got me think- are now peace commissioners and the trip. hood kids, too.” ing about the importance of unity part of the sister city delegation. “We did lots of things, Junior Tessa Tracy summa- and community. After experiencing The relationship between such as have meetings with the rized her time in Las Flores by say- the unimaginable, the community Cambridge and Las Flores original- mayor and important community ing, “This relationship has empow- is still organized and progressive. I ly occurred in order to show soli- roles about the war there and what’s ered both of our communities. We found the story and warmth of San darity with the people of Las Flores been going on,” explained Santos. visited various community projects, Jose Las Flores inspirational, and I when the civil war in El Salvador “We talked with elders about their learned about gang violence, and hope I will be returning soon.” Page 14 OOPINION-PINION-EEDITORIALDITORIAL April 2013 A Generation of Slacktivists Examining Social Media’s Effect on Social Movements By movements that are as large just to appear socially con- Julia Leonardos and cohesive as Kony 2012 scious to your friends—will Register Forum Editor and Occupy. do anything to stop injus- Slacktivism occurs tice. As Proposition when you change your pro- The reason we con- 8 slowly chugs its way file picture to a pink ribbon tinue to do these things is through the Supreme Court, for a week to “raise aware- because the Internet has agitated Americans, along ness” about Breast Cancer. duped us. with their opinions, have Slacktivism occurs when Since its introduc- taken to the Internet. On you post a photo of a starv- tion way back when, the Tuesday, March 26th alone, ing baby with the caption, commonly disseminated 2.7 million more people “Like this photo to save the myth that the Internet could changed their profile pic- child.” be used as an engine of ture than did on just democracy and social the previous Tuesday. “Slacktivism.” Yes, change has suffocated While Face- our culture. Rampant A variation on the Human Rights Campaign’s standard logo. book cannot track slacktivism is a made-up pro-Internet attitudes, Photo Credit: Human Rights Campaign exactly what it is us- word that unites the words coupled with social- incompetence that was, in cans is lazy, unmotivated, ers are changing their “slacker” and “activism.” media’s own endless fact, his downfall.) or even apathetic. profile picture to, it is triumphalism, have In general, to attri- It is true that we are reasonable to assume been so deeply in- bute the successes of these not of the same mentality that those ubiquitous red, Slacktivism occurs grained in our minds and uprisings to these social me- of our mothers and grand- pro-gay equal symbols are when you tweet with the spirits we no longer attempt dia platforms is to discredit mothers who threw their the driving force behind the hashtag “#stopdomesticvio- to question or fight them. the passion, dedication, and bras in trash cans in front mass profile picture chang- lence,” it occurs when you I’m sure you are perseverance of the brave of the Atlantic City Miss es. post a video about war in conjuring up sentiments of men and women who wres- America Pageant. We are There’s a name for Somalia, and it occurs when such western-social-media- tled their way out from be- not citizens of the same this kind of behavior, and you update your status to revolution darlings as the hind their laptops and went America as our fathers and that name is “Slacktiv- say, “I am Treyvon Martin.” Arab Spring in Egypt and out into the world to make grandfathers who burned ism.” Yes, slacktivism is a Why, then, do we the so-called “Twitter Rev- change. Further, it ignores their draft cards. And we are made-up word that unites continue to do this? It is olution” in Iran. While it the great extent to which not of the same world that the words “slacker” and certainly clear that liking is certainly true that social the Internet can be used for caused the generations be- “activism.” And every time a photo or posting a video media played something of “evil”—oppressive regimes fore us to flood the steps of a Facebook user changes is not going to end global a role in the organization can learn to navigate the ca- the Lincoln Memorial, de- his profile picture to a red crises like hunger, cancer, and proliferation of these nals of social media just as manding equal rights for all equals sign, he is contribut- war, racism, anyone else citizens, regardless of race. ing to the slacktivist culture or domestic can—and However, simply because that currently oppresses the violence. At our best, we...“raise awareness” have used we are not of the same mind- youth of America. When or “demonstrate support.” At our worst, it to propo- set, America, and world of Slacktivism is the we’re at our we... make our Facebook personalities gate false generations past does not driving force behind In- best, we do images of mean we are lazy, apathetic, ternet sensations like the these things more attractive or we follow a trend. themselves, and unmotivated. “Kony 2012” and “Occu- to “raise spy on their We are faced with py” “movements,” which awareness” or “demonstrate uprisings, but they were not citizens, repress speech, and great injustices and we are (though their respective support.” At our worst, we the primary platform upon withhold information. in a position to do great successes can be analyzed do these things to make which social justice was These myths that things, but we must shake to varying degrees) were our Facebook personalities wrought. glorify social media and off the oppressive cloud both criticized for their re- more attractive or to fol- (In Egypt, the give the Internet the power of slacktivism before we liance on social media and low a trend. But none of Mubarak regime, as au- to overtake tyrants is noth- can even begin to consider their subsequent laziness these methods—whether thor Evgeny Morozov puts ing but detrimental. Slack- what it means to create real, and lack of direction. you like the “Amnesty In- it, “did not know a tweet tivist culture is feeding the tangible change in the 21st However, slacktivism ternational” page to receive from a poke”—it was sim- already raging belief that century. doesn’t usually result in updates about their work or ply Mubarak’s own internet my generation of Ameri- Swiper No Swiping: Stop Supporting Purchase of Stolen Goods By It’s not only the thieves who can be Sasha Forbath blamed for this problem but also anyone who Register Forum Editor chooses to buy cheap products from friends, knowing that they were most likely stolen. For years, stealing has been a huge prob- If the student body together decides they lem at Rindge. Since a large percentage of the will no longer buy these stolen items then thieves student body now have iPhones and laptops, will no longer have a market. students are no longer just losing a few dollars It is sad to think that more friends have from their wallet, but items that are worth a few gotten something stolen than not. The problem is hundred dollars. that it is hard to catch these thieves since people During the first week of April an uniden- often don’t realize they’re missing possessions tified person entered the girls locker room and until long after the thieves have escaped. Swiper the Fox from children’s show Dora the Expolrer. using lock cutters broke into multiple lockers, For this reason it is hard for the school Photo Credit: darkinheritance.blogspot.com stealing seven iPhones and hundreds of dollars. to figure out how to punish these individuals if that if the student body bans together and agrees Stealing is so prevalent at CRLS, be- there is no evidence of their guilt. to stop supporting this corrupt market then fewer cause there is a huge black market for stolen Faculty and students both are in consen- products will be stolen. products. If students stop buying stolen items sus that this stealing epidemic needs to be ad- It’s up to us Rindge, so next time some- eventually these thieves will no longer have a dressed, the question is how. body tries to sell you something that’s unreason- reason to steal. While I don’t have an answer, I know ably cheap think twice before buying it. April 2013 OPINION-EDITORIAL Page 15 I Knew My iPhone Was Register Forum Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 Trouble When It Walked in (617) 349-6648 By [email protected] Kevin Xiong Register Forum Editor Editor-in-Chief Kevin Xiong ‘13 It’s been four months Managing Editors since my brother introduced Karen Chen ‘13 Mae Drucker ‘13 me to her. It was love at Maria Alejandra Trumble ‘13 first sight. I couldn’t help Around School Editors it. I was vulnerable, lonely, Jonah Conlin ‘14 desperate. I had just ended Julia Leonardos ‘13 a five-year relationship with Education Editor my old Samsung and didn’t Chloé Marsanne expect to be so quickly se- a mother robin would upon It’s never “the iPhone can Arts and Entertainment Editor duced by the sleek, shiny, seeing her unhatched, freck- store this many songs,” or Sasha Forbath ‘14 hands-on experience of the led, blue sphere of potential “the iPhone can make you Games Editor iPhone. life roll out of the nest and spend this many weekends Hoon Hong ‘13 Shortly after our crack on the concrete below. on your phone instead of out Editorial-Opinion Editor Niko Emack-Bazelais ‘13 first encounter, however, Then I’d proceed to with your friends.” Instead, Sports Editor I realized our relationship inspect her for scratches, it’s “iPhone has a sexy new Mario Vasquez ‘13 wasn’t going to work out. dents, and cracks, strok- look,” “iPhone can speak to She began to freeze, vibrate ing her gently, apologizing. you,” “iPhone has a four- Faculty Advisor arbitrarily, shut down before And I’d cry a little inside, inch Retina display with Steven Matteo we even tried to talk things wondering what happened so many pixels you could Established in 1891 as the C.M.T.S Register out. Even Siri got sassy on to the boy who used to feel zoom in on a baby sloth’s “Listening to every voice, me: “Don’t you have any- indifferent about his mate- bum and see microscopic printing what you need to hear” thing better to do [than to rial possessions, the boy algae growing.” ask me how much wood who used to not care if his Sure, the iPhone objects; transformed me the Internet and Facebook? would a woodchuck chuck old Samsung wandered out can tell me the weather, into a compulsive home- What does this say about if a woodchuck could chuck of his pocket, slipped out of summon pineapple pizza, button clicker, always look- the quality of our real-life wood]?” his grasp, or got lost (three and allow me to watch al- ing for an excuse to check interactions, if we’d rather But then I realized it times) on the Red Line. gae grow on sloths, but it’s the time; turned me into a text others when we’re out wasn’t just her – it was me, Then it hit me. My phone given me the aforemen- hypocrite in my war on con- with real, breathing, sentient too. I was sending mixed and I were not sumerism; and people? messages, being both care- actually in a re- Then it hit me. My phone and I were forced me to iPhone, it’s been less and overbearing in our lationship. I had not actually in a relationship. question where real, but it’s time I start treat- relationship. For example, bought into Ap- our increasingly ing you the way you deserve I would often drop her on ple’s delicately constructed tioned luxuries at the ex- tech-dominated market is to be treated – with indiffer- the cold hard ground (my illusion that my phone was pense of something else. It’s headed. ence. You are no longer hu- last T-Swizzle reference, I a breathing, sentient being. changed my behavior. It’s Are we so busy that man to me, and we are never promise), only to follow this It also began to creep me changed the amount of time we need talking personal ever getting back together. careless act with a period out that, when referring to I stay “connected” with my assistants in our phones? Whoops, sorry I of repentance in dramatic its bestselling smartphone, friends; made me fearful of Are we so lonely that we broke that promise I made slow motion. I’d react like Apple never uses an article. my dependence on material feel a constant need to be on earlier. Do It for You: Defining Our Notions of Success By nated with math and computers. I teach BC Cal- Kahlil Oppenheimer culus (as an assistant) and study computer sci- Register Forum Correspondent ence at the Harvard Extension School. And the only thing I love more than going to live jazz or I remember walking into CP World His- bluegrass concerts is picking up my trombone or tory 2 as a freshman. I remember receiving ‘C+’s guitar and creating music of my own. in Freshman Health and English 10. I remember This fall I got into college with substan- snidely telling my Spanish 1 teacher I would tial scholarships from University of Vermont and happily go to the dean’s office after disrupting Northeastern University. I am proud and happy the class, just for a bit of validation and atten- with whom I have become. I am happy to read tion. I remember sharing in English 9 that two for fun again, happy to stay up until two in the of my brothers had been expelled from CRLS morning writing a paper that was never assigned within two months of enrolling, and that both and will never be graded, and happy to feel driv- were in jail at the time. I remember regretting en by nothing more than my own curiosity. I’m that very decision as soon as I looked up and saw happy to be in love with learning and no longer glances cast down or aside to avoid meeting my afraid of school. John Dewey was the forefather of independent inquiry. own. Like a lot of people, I had a rough start— Photo Credit: blog.syracuse.com But, somewhere along the way, I began hell, I don’t know that things ever got easier. But find your passions and follow them. If you love doing stuff for myself. I wrote because I wanted I’ve started to find my way, and I didn’t have American history and would spend your week- to, read because I wanted to, researched because to define my self-worth through grades, test ends reading and researching, take AP U.S. His- I wanted to. I felt free from the weight of rubrics scores, social acceptance, college, or whatever tory. If you enjoy using math as an objective lens and grades and what everyone thought I should to get here. Whether you’re a sophomore being of the world around you, take AP Calculus. If be doing: I fell in love with learning. told you have to take APUSH or Calculus, a ju- you have no idea what you love or enjoy, experi- I still often can’t express myself the way nior being told you have to take x APs or do x ment. I mean to, but I keep writing—articles, essays, “extra-curricular” activities, or a freshman being We are all brilliant enough to find our- stories—to think, to process, to wrap my head told you have to maintain x GPA by seniors who selves, and I wish I had found myself sooner. around what I believe. I’ve also become fasci- are weary veterans of the same imagined war— Whatever you end up doing, do it for you. Page 16 GAMES April 2013 Falcon Crossword Across

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What do YOU think are the biggest issues at stake… in the U.S.?

The STARs Political Action team believes the first step in fixing any problem is to spread awareness. In order to do so, we asked CRLS students what issues they feel are important. To combat issues in the U.S., why don’t we individually and collectively do something about them? If you have ideas for positive, proactive change, advocate for issues you care about, propose changes to city officials and community organizers, write a letter to our members in Congress, sign a petition at Change.org, join a movement or even start your own! April 2013 HHEALTHEALTH && SSCIENCECIENCE Page 17 New Landmass Finding Public Health Week Reveals More about Planet By to break up and eventually us. Nimai Sookraj, a fresh- Shubhan Nagendra disappear due to the waves. man at CRLS, asked, “What Register Forum CRLS Marine Biol- are they going to use the Correspondent ogy teacher Mr. McGuin- land for? Isn’t it kind of use- ness is fascinated by the less?” A new study has prospect of discovering But as the great found pieces of a conti- more and more about our journalist Walter Lipmann nent underneath the Indian planet. He says, “It is fas- once said, “There is nothing Ocean dating back to 2000 cinating that we don’t know so good for the human soul to 85 million years ago. so much about our planet. as the discovery that there Freshman Ben New things just show up all are ancient and flourishing Rosand says, “It’s really the time.” He also thinks civilized societies which cool that there is a whole that this is a “clearer pic- have somehow managed landmass just hiding under ture of how our planet has to exist for many centuries the ocean. It is amazing to changed overtime.” and are still in being though think that there is a whole Researchers, such they have had no help from time period just buried as Professor Trond Tors- the traveler in solving their there. If they discover the vick from the Univeristy problems.” actual landmass, maybe it of Oslo, suspect that island will lead to other lost places nation Seychelles might be being discovered.” a piece of Maurtia. Tors- This land mass, vick states, “At the moment named Mauritia, is believed the Seychelles is a piece of to have been between India granite, or continental crust, The John Woodson Foundation Award Ceremony at the Cambridge and Madagascar during the which is sitting practically College. Photo Credit: Larry Aaronson theorized existence of a sin- in the middle of the Indian gle mass continent, Rodinia. Ocean.” By But as India started to drift However, some Photo Credit: http://www.bbc. Sasha Forbath away from Madagascar, people question why this co.uk/news/science-environ- Register Forum Editor Mauritia would have started research is even relevant to ment-21551149 On Thursday April ness at Cambridge Health Creating the Perfect Baby 3rd at Cambridge College Alliance, Stacey King, ex- the Robert Wood Johnson plained, “This award rec- Scientists Use of Technology to Modify Babies Foundation held a ceremo- ognizes years of collabora- By ny honoring Cambridge as tion and civic engagement Mary Caroline Regan one of the six healthiest around community health.” Register Forum Staff cities in the nation. Julie Willems Van, At the event stu- Associate Scientist at the According to the dents from the Culinary School of Public Health Morbidity and Mortality Arts program in RSTA and Medicine in Wiscon- Report, in 2003, 48,756 in- from CRLS catered the sin, thought that programs fants were born using as- event. They were selected unique to Cambridge, like sisted reproductive technol- to help prepare and serve City Sprouts and the Male food at the event with help Fitness League, completely ogy. Junior Phoebe West Photo Credit: www.sot.net reacte, “In a way that’s both surveyed believed it was en- category as abortion, if you from their teachers and set the city apart. comforting and disturbing. I tirely ethical to genetically think women have the right cooks at the cafteria. Another key speaker can’t decide if technology is modify babies. to control their bodies, then The school served at the event, Wilson, told the helping or making life less Senior Karina Buru- they should be able to make healthy food and winners audience, “It’s not just say- natural.” ca felt that the practice isn’t this choice.” of the award were deter- ing you’re about collabora- Scientists are using ethical and said, “The child Generally students mined based off a wide tion but about collaboration ‘Pre-Implantation Genet- doesn’t have a choice in seemed very torn about the range of criteria including being in your DNA. Cam- ic Diagnosis’ technology, life, they’re made to be who issue, and more than a third accesibile bike paths, qual- bridge oozed with what we which is used to identify the parents want, which is of the students surveyed had ity of school lunches, and were looking for. We look and prevent birth defects, to disrespectful.” never heard of genetically public fitness and nutrition forward to the beacon and alter a baby’s genes. In opposition, Gen- modifying children before. programs. inspiration you’ll be to oth- The alterations by try Demchak, also a senior, When interviewed Among 163 ap- ers throughout the country.” the parents can be anything said that genetically modi- about the subject, Tyler plicants, the Robert John- Wilson continued from choosing the baby’s fied babies are “the babies O’Keefe, a senior, said “You son Foundation narrowed to explain that she hoped hair color to making the of the future, they’ll bring never know what people down the finalists and the winners of these awards baby incredibly athletic. progress to society!” will do, because as much made eleven site vis- would become models for In 2009, as people its. other cities around the na- the Fertil- Ten out of one hundred surveyed believed it was deny it, Cambridge was tion. She expressed that her ity Insti- entirely ethical to genetically modify babies appear- chosen as a winner along hopes were that eventually tute in Los ance with New Orleans and all cities could build public Angeles allowed parents to Many approve giv- means a lot to people.” Minneapolis. health departments as strong choose the baby’s hair and ing money to support this Overall,students Director of Com- as the one in Cambridge. eye color. technology since it has been at Rindge are split about munity Health and Well- When 100 CRLS used to prevent genetic dis- whether or not they think students were surveyed on eases such as Tay-Sachs and the practice is beneficial. the subject, 50% said that Down Syndrome. One man, Many of them though, do they believed the practice James Hughes, a transhu- believe the practice will af- was ethical in some cases. manist, believes that the fect Rindge at some point in Only ten out of one hundred technology is “in the same the future. Page 18 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT April 2013 Nathan for You Why You’re Probably Not Watching One of the Funniest Shows on TV

By effect. Liam Greenwell But don’t be de- Register Forum Correspondent ceived -- however clever his antics may get, Nathan If you are a fan of for You is a comedy show. cringe-inducing TV shows In between every episode’s like The Office, Tosh.0, or two business ventures, Na- South Park, then Nathan for than carries out an assort- You, a new show on Come- ment of other skits that are dy Central, is, well, for you. mostly non-sequiturs (but Nathan for You is not the never fail to generate plenty first show to use awkward of laughs). Some of these situations for comedic ben- include interviewing at a efit, but it masters the form real estate firm saying only even less than half way what a nine year old feeds through its first season. him through an earpiece, It starts with a sim- Fashion Saves Lives catching vandals with vul- ple premise, one of many gar promotional posters, popular reality shows: bring and creating a fake dating Sisters on the Runway Raises experts into struggling busi- reality show called The nesses and let them use their Hunk. Money for Domestic Violence Victims skill to save the day. Not many things prizes, and fashion; and all of the proceeds However, Nathan on TV these days make me By go to a local domestic violence shelter of the Fielder, the titular star of the laugh out loud, but Nathan Julia Leondardos chapter’s choosing. show, is not an expert. for You is certainly an excep- Register Forum Editor The CRLS chapter will be donat- While he did gradu- tion to that rule. The reason ing their funds raised to Transition House, ate from “one of Canada’s Nathan for You is so differ- On May 10th, the CRLS chapter Cambridge’s domestic violence agency that top business schools with ent from a lot of other tele- of Sisters on the Runway will be holding provides emergency shelter, transitional and really vision their first annual fashion show to raise supported housing, and youth prevention good Not many things on TV shows money for victims of education to the com- domestic violence. grades,” these days make me laugh these The show is May 10th from munity. as the days is Founded in 2005 by 6-8 p.m. at the Microsoft The show is May 10th out loud. three high school stu- intro to the fact N.E.R.D. Center in Kendall from 6-8 p.m. at the Mi- the show that Na- dents in Montclair, New crosoft N.E.R.D. Center notes, it quickly becomes than himself isn’t afraid Jersey; Sisters on the Square. in Kendall Square. Raf- apparent that Nathan has of difficult situations – he Runway is a student- fle prizes and auction quality ideas that everyone makes people say no to him, run organization committed to the preven- items will include a signed Red Sox baseball, else wasn’t smart enough to and the comedy benefits tion and awareness of domestic violence. a gift certificate to Flora restaurant, tickets put into action. From mak- from it. For example, he A chapter of the organization was to a Regattabar performance, two spots in a ing “poop-flavored frozen makes the restaurant owner founded at Rindge by current President cooking class with Jody Adams, and more. yogurt” for a struggling fro- say no to putting him in her Layla Taremi last May. Each year, every Tickets are $5 for CRLS students. zen yogurt shop in the sea- will, and the debacle be- chapter hosts an evening of food, talent, son opener to creating the comes the highlight of the hardest rebate to redeem in episode. existence, Nathan displays Nathan for You de- both naïveté and sheer ge- livers a lot that other shows nius to startling extents. don’t dare to, mainly be- This is where Na- cause of the willingness of than for You gets really Nathan himself to sacrifice funny: watching him imple- gracefulness in the name of ment various business plans laughs. While not all of the that fail miserably or suc- segments relate to one an- ceed more than you expect- other, that doesn’t stop Na- ed makes you gaze at the than Fielder from delivering screen in amazement (and a smart, funny, and loveably crack up at the same time). awkward show that keeps The best part about this is you wanting more the whole that, while his various ideas way through. are meant to entertain, all Nathan for You airs businesses used in the show Thursday nights at 10:30 are real and the business p.m. on Comedy Central. plans are actually put into Down 1: Prom 3: Glocal 5: iPhone 6: China 7: MichaelJackson 8: Ranking 10: Updike 15: Booz Falcon Crossword Puzzle Answers Puzzle Falcon Crossword Across 2: Waiting 4: Community 6: Common 9: London Capote 11: 12: Slacktivism 13: Service 14: Hughes 15: Brunch 16: Cost 17: Zinky Photo Credit: Comedy Central April 2013 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT Page 19 Senior Prom: Your Qs Answered! The Register Forum Everything You Ever Wanted to Know Artist of the Month but Were Afraid to Ask... By 6. Your body is beau- Mara Zinky Juicy J Leonardos & tiful. Don’t let prom dress Jonah Conlin shopping trample your self- Register Forum Editors esteem—find a dress that you feel great in! What Every Girl Should 7. Do your own Know: thing. Paying undue atten- Yes ladies, it’s the tion to other people’s prom most wonderful time of the business is tacky. year: prom. And with prom 8. Remember: the comes dancing, dresses, party bus is greater than the dates, and, most important- limo. I repeat: the party bus ly, drama. is greater than the limo. But this year, try 9. Don’t be mean. not to get caught up in the If you asked someone to “who’s-going-with-who” be your date, or if you gave whirlwind and the “she- someone a “yes,” don’t bought-the-same-shoes-as- ditch him or her later on. To me” hailstorm. quote Bon Qui Qui, that’s To make prom as just rude and disrespect- night.” stress-free as possible for ful. By Fellow “techie,” sophomore Har- all my ladies out there, here 10. Last but not Alejandra Trumble riet Small, explains, “Mara acts as a sort are Juicy J’s Top Ten Tips least, the most important Register Forum Editor for a Turnt-Up Prom: tip is to just chill out, have of hub to take all of our crazy in and add 1: Double-sided tape fun, and turn up—the Juicy Senior Mara Zinky has been ac- some of her own and then translate the is your best friend. Whether J way. tive in the school’s art scene since Fresh- whole mess into something cohesive and you’re going off-shoulder, What Every Guy Should man year, immediately joining tech and beautiful.” one-strap, or strapless; dou- Know: visual art classes offered. Since then, she This year alone Zinky has de- ble-sided tape will solve all 1. Don’t worry about has become the theater program’s Student signed the CRLS Drama Falcon logo, of your problems. it – it’ll all figure itself out. Technical Director and Lead Scenic Art- brought the difficult traditional box set on 2: Stay away from Don’t have a corsage? It’s ist. Outside of theater she also has taken tour for the Drama Festival Piece “Hon- super thin stiletto-style just two flowers on a string. piano classes and is currently enrolled in eymoon Motel,” and completed an art heels. Shoes with a thinner Nowhere to take pictures? AP Art. portfolio concentrated on Cambridge’s heel will be difficult to walk Live in the moment and for- “I’ve always been impressed by Walden Pond. Most recently, Zinky is or dance in; and worst of get that tradition. Still try- Mara’s ability to balance a lot of stressful helping Malina direct the spring produc- all, they’ll get stuck in your ing to get yourself a date? tech and leadership with her other com- tion of “Trial by Jury” by Gilbert and pre-prom hostess’ lawn. Dates just bring you down, mitments, including Varsity Swimming,” Sullivan. 3. On that note, lonesomeness is where it’s admires senior and Stage Manager Sula “She’s the most professional per- bring a pair of flats. You at. Malina. son I know,” raves fellow senior and AP never know where the night 2. Tuxes are over- In her work as Student Technical Art student Colm Fitzpatrick. “She can will take you. rated. While everyone else Director, Zinky’s responsibilities range handle anything that life throws at her.” 4. Sometimes high is rushing to rent a polyes- from designing sets to teaching others Mara Zinky has contributed hours schoolers can be boring. ter getup, slow things down new painting techniques and how to work on end to multiple facets of the CRLS If you’re looking for some by classing things up with a all of the equipment. Arts Department and has been accepted scintillating, intellectual suit. “The list is really never ending,” to DePaul University’s Theatre Design conversation while at prom, 3. Sky’s Out, Thigh’s jokes Technical Director Joanne Farwell, Program in Chicago. This is why she is chat up the teachers, admin- Out – odds are, the sky will “I have memories of Mara working in The Register Forum’s Artist of the Month. istrators, or even Principal be out the day of prom. So the back ally of the theatre working on Smith himself! why not pack away a pair set pieces right up to curtain on opening 5. Don’t ditch the of shorts for when the op- thrift shop. Secondhand portunity arises to ditch Upcoming Events in May stores are a great place to those thigh constrictors Visual & Performing Arts pick up prom accessories, and unleash the thighs. But shoes, or even dresses on remember, if they’re not danceworks Thursday & 7:00 pm the cheap. Chubbies they’re not shorts. friday, may 2-3 Piano recital tuesday, may 7 6:00 PM

visual & per- Wednesday, 7:00 pm forming arts may 8 celebration 36th annual Thursday, 5:00 pm photography may 9 exhibit & prize day One-Act Plays FriDay, May 7:00 pm 10

sister’s on the friday & 6:00 pm runway fash- Saturday, may ion show 10-11 senior prom saturday, may 7:00 pm 18

a capella Jam Thursday, may 7:00 pm 30

Nest fest Friday, may 31 a & B lunch Gentlemen preparing for prom a few months early! Photo Credit: Grace McCabe Page 20 SSPORTSPORTS April 2013 The Champs Are Back! Boys V-ball Look to Defend State Title talents to Boston Latin By School for their season Mario Vasquez opener, showing great signs Register Forum Editor of wanting to repeat as state champions. Spring is here, and Senior captain Jalen the champs are at it again. Penrose led the Falcons to The CRLS boys volleyball a victory with an astonish- team is coming off a great ing 27 attacks and 19 kills. season, having won the Having shut out BLS in 2012 MIAA State Champi- three sets, the Falcons were onship in a back-and-forth able to start the season the thriller at Milford. way they had hoped to. Soaking in the glory 2012’s Scholastic of their new championship Player of the Year Jalen merchandise during the off- Penrose isn’t only a captain, season, these young men he is also a Division One Senior Rodolfo Bonates sets the ball at the home opener. Photo Credit: Larry Aaronson are returning to pick up ex- recruit. Having been able He later added, “I sets, Senior Aser Abrha led derson Censcar noted, actly where they left off and to choose from a handful of can’t stress enough about the team with a whopping “Having these kinds of se- hit the ground running. schools, Penrose decided on how important it is for our 19 serving points. niors is really securing, and “We need to con- Pennsylvania State Univer- team to bond like we have This season, the I know it’ll definitely help tinue to sity, after in the past making it easier Falcons are us win anoth- produce “...how important it is being of- to play the game.” considered a “I’ve already learned er state cham- and devel- for our team to bond like fered a full Senior co-captain young team. so much from them in pionship,” op good four year Rodolfo Bonates is also There are Censcar players we have in the past.” scholar- being recruited for his tal- twelve return-these past few weeks...”later said, to main- ship. ents. Recently committed ing players “I’ve already tain a successful program When asked about to Sacred Heart University, and five seniors on the team. learned so much from them with a high level of play. I his aspirations for the new Bonates remains focused The younger play- in these past few weeks, I know for a fact that we have season, Penrose expressed, on his final season with the ers will definitely be repeat- can’t wait to see myself in the capability of achiev- “It’s important that we Falcons. edly tested throughout the their shoes.” ing that,” stated a confident don’t let last year’s run get On Wednesday, season with more responsi- Nevertheless, this head coach, Kelly Leary, as into our heads, making us April 3, the Falcons were bilities, knowing that other year’s edition of the boys a new season arrives. feel like we’ve got noth- able to pull out a win at teams are targeting the first- volleyball team offers On Thursday, March ing to worry about this time their home opener. Topping ranked team in the state. gleams of hope for the fu- 28, the Falcons took their around.” off Lincoln-Sudbury in four As sophomore An- ture, and for right now.

The Register Forum Athlete of the Month Ruby Booz

By ment. She stated, “I’ve known Ruby Julia Leonardos both on the soccer field and on the Register Forum Editor tennis courts. She is a hardworking, determined, and amazing person Often described as Serena both on and off the court.” and Venus’ long-lost triplet, Ruby Is- Ruby first picked up a racket abelle “The Rubinator” Booz is both at the tender age of five. She grew a menace on the tennis court and a up with tennis-playing parents and shining jewel in school. Since her took to the sport naturally. Since her birth, Ruby’s kind and loving parents freshman year, Ruby has been a key have taught her to do her best at ev- player on the varsity tennis team. erything she attempts. Now a sophomore, Ruby has Additionally, Ruby’s two managed to maintain her role on the star-athlete older brothers have pro- team while balancing both the heavy vided her with tough competition and workload and increased recreational lofty athletic aspirations. All of these activities that come along with being elements have helped mold Ruby a tenth grader. into the gritty, skillful, and dedicated Even Ruby’s close friend, athlete that she is today. Jake Heller, was compelled to speak Even Ruby’s hard-to-impress about Ruby’s astounding athleti- tennis captain Nadine Doiron is cism despite the fact that he is not on impressed by Ruby’s tennis skills. the girls’ tennis team. Heller states, “She’s an amazing athlete, and a “Ruby is a quick and agile athlete. great team player,” Doiron stated, She plays with finesse.” continuing, “she was working so On Wednesday, April 10th, hard the other day, she almost passed the tennis team won their match out!” against The John D. O’Bryant Qalaini Aimes, Ruby’s team- School. Ruby played singles and mate, agrees with Doiron’s assess- won all of her games and both sets.