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THE MUSTANG ISSUE ONE THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF ALEXANDER MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL WINTER 2014 Nishaat Sheraly Her legacy of kindness AND THE IMPACT SHE HAD ON US ALL

Nishaat, shown above with friends and coworkers at her annual #Nishstrong campaign to spread awareness BY MARISA COULTON with OneMatch, the Canadian Blood change the numbers, bringing to light who had taught a special education class EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Services’ stem cell and marrow network. the many misconceptions about becom- with Ms. Sheraly. “The students felt safe “AMAC Fights Back,” in conjunction ing a donor. In an interview with New with her.” Ms. Sheraly was driven, eager n October 20th 2014, Alexan- with the “NishStrong” awareness cam- Canadian Media, she and her husband, to help make a change in the lives of her der Mackenzie lost a mother, paign, shed much-needed light on the Munsif, spoke about how both the pro- students and wider community. Ms. Oa wife, a sister, a daughter, a high demand for bone marrow donors. cedure and recovery for bone marrow Carageorgopoulos recalls being “hum- fighter, and a friend. Ms. Sheraly is sur- Throughout her own personal fight donors is not at all painful. “I think peo- bled by her unwavering sense of pur- vived by her two sons, Maalik and Zain, against leukemia, Ms. Sheraly worked ple are just so afraid of the process,” said pose.” and her husband, Munsif. She was 37 tirelessly to help add names to the Ms. Sheraly in the article “Desperately Ms. Toshakovski recounts that Nishaat years old. Nishaat Sheraly was first di- short list of bone marrow donors, while Seeking Normalcy” from New Canadian “was someone [she] could turn to in the agnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in searching determinedly for her “one true Media. “They really feel like you’re tak- best of times, or the worst. [Nishaat] December of 2011. After several rounds match.” AMAC Fights Back will continue ing something from them that cannot be could bring a calm to any storm.” In the of rigorous chemotherapy, she was in as an annual school event. This year’s replaced. When you look at minorities, midst of her fight, Ms. Sheraly was al- remission. “I have a 50/50 chance of event will be held on March 10, 2015. even religiously speaking, the whole no- ways selfless, putting others’ needs be- survival without a match,” said Ms. fore her own. At a memorial service held Sheraly in a letter to friends, family, and at Alexander Mackenzie High School on colleagues in January 2013. “But I am ‘“She could bring a calm (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3) not a number, and as it stands, I am in to any storm,” recalls Ms. remission. You have a choice, wallow in Toshakovski’ pity or move forward.” This is the spirit of strength that Ms. Sheraly brought back to Alexander Mackenzie when she Finding a match was, in itself, a chal- tion of organ donation is a major issue. returned to the English department in lenge. Ms. Sheraly had been on the in- So when it comes to bone marrow or February 2013. Then, in mid-July of this ternational bone marrow registry for stem cells, I think some of that falls into year, a low-platelet count revealed that years, and there had not been a single the same category. In terms of the men- Ms. Sheraly, fondly known to many as match for her, worldwide. The shortage tality.” “Nish,” had relapsed. of available donors can be attributed For Ms. Sheraly, the “normalcy” that Throughout her battle with leukemia, to a lack of awareness and anxiety she sought included playing many dif- Ms. Sheraly displayed a prevailing sense surrounding the process of donation, ferent roles—to some, she was a shoul- of bravery and ambition that inspired especially amongst specific ethnic com- der to cry on, an ever-present confidant many. She took on the illness with full munities that are underrepresented in times of need. To her English and force, becoming an advocate for bone even on the international registry. Special Education students, she was an marrow donations and inspiring Alexan- Through her “NishStrong” campaign inspiration. “She could make her stu- Nishaat with her two sons, der Mackenzie’s annual “AMAC Fights and donor drives held in her name, dents believe in themselves, that they Maalik and Zain Back” donor drive, held in cooperation Ms. Sheraly encouraged Canadians to could do anything,” recalls Ms. Wyllie, >>ne w s EBOLA: FACT VS. FICTION The real story of the outbreak and how it spread

BY SAMANTHA KRIZEL patient showcased flu-like symptoms NEWS COLUMNIST such as vomiting and diarrhea, and later spread it to rest of their family. t’s no secret that Ebola has The healthcare and sanitary systems of caused mass panic both in the the affected developing countries were Inews and amongst the public; not equipped to handle the Ebola out- but are you really at risk of contracting break; in North America we can avoid Ebola? While it is technically possible this simply by practicing safe hygiene that anyone could contract the Ebola routines (i.e. washing our hands), and virus, unless you have come into direct if someone does become ill, they can be contact with the bodily fluids of an in- isolated and treated. fected person, you are not at risk. Ebola What if it does come here and is a virus which causes serious illness. I catch it?! How would I know? One of its first outbreaks occurred near Ebola symptoms can take up to 21 days the Ebola River from which it takes to appear and start off very similar to its name. Ebola has five forms, two Scientists testing samples of the Ebola virus the flu, including: aches and pains, of which do not cause harm, and the spread through the air and Ebola is which is why doctors and scientists vomiting, diarrhea and fever. Ebola other three which are capable of caus- not. Why is it ineffective? This leads us were able to identify both the virus and becomes deadly because it can lead ing illness. Unfortunately, the current to myth 2. its specific strain when the outbreak to dehydration, liver/kidney failure, outbreak has been identified as Zaire MYTH 2: Ebola can be spread occured. There are many viruses that and internal hemorrhaging (which can Ebola Virus, which is the deadliest of through the air. FACT: Ebola is only can cause an outbreak given the right be detected by black stool). All these the strains and has an average of a 90% spread through bodily fluids. Ebola conditions, but until that time they are symptoms are also common to ma- mortality rate according to the World was originally found mainly in bats usually only known about by the doc- laria, hepatitis, cholera, meningitis and Health Organization (WHO). (though other animals carry it as well) tors and scientists who monitor them. many others, so you’ll need a blood test MYTH 1: Ebola is a bioterrorist and is believed to have first been trans- But how did the outbreak to find out whether or not it’s Ebola. weapon. FACT: Ebola is in no way ferred to humans through the con- start? The first Ebola patient--re- If you want to learn more about Ebola a bioterrorist weapon, even if it were sumption of an infected animal. ferred to as Patient Zero, was identi- visit iflscience.com and read the article it would be completely ineffective in MYTH 3: This is the first time we’ve fied as a two-year-old from Guinea. It Ten Things You Should Really Know North America; even the common cold seen Ebola. FACT: Ebola was a known is believed that they contracted Ebola About Ebola by Lisa Winter. would be a better weapon than Ebola, threat before this recent outbreak, from consuming infected meat. The simply because the common cold is

schools in the region and even began a blog for the BBC the year after, under a pseudonym. Even Malala Yousafzai: though her identity was revealed a few months after starting the blog, she continued to promote Youngest Nobel Peace the universal right to education. Prize Recipient in History Malala received Pakistan’s National Youth Peace Prize, followed by the International Child’s BY STEPHANIE SMITH Peace Prize--all before the age 15. NEWS COLUMNIST Immediately following her attack in 2012, she was flown to England and received extensive care arly this October, Malala Yousafzai, 17, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, received the Nobel Peace Prize and be- UK. She has remained in England and has been came the youngest person to ever re- E attending Edgbaston High School since March, ceive the prestigous award. Malala’s name first 2013. It was there that Malala learned of her appeared in the news in October of 2012 when she shared win of the Nobel Peace Prize with the chil- was shot in the head after being targeted by the dren’s rights activist from India, Kailash Satyar- Taliban for pursuing her education. Since then, thi. she has become an international advocate for While Malala still advocates for the right to ed- women’s and children’s rights across the world. ucation for all, she has taken a break from travel- Malala was born and raised in Pakistan and at- ling to promote her platform so she can focus on tended Khusal Public School, which was founded her studies and pursue her passion for learning. by her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai. At the age of 11, Almost two years after surviving a Taliban at- she spoke against the Taliban’s attacks on girls’ Read her story in the new book: tack, Malala Yousafzai becomes the youngest “I am Malala” recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize WINTER 2014 NEWS The Mustang | PAGE 3

students gathered together in the school Nishaat, pictured with her family cafeteria to remember and reflect upon her strength. the isis crisis “You brought awareness to our front door,” recounts a student. “There is too much that we owe you for. Always a Stephen Harper gives the friend, always there; you will be sorely missed.” In a note sent to family and go-ahead for involvement friends, Ms. Sheraly summarizes her journey with eloquence: “I began a new in ISIS-inspired attacks journey in December of 2011 and where exactly I am headed, I don’t know, but Patrice Vincent, 52, was slain when a I do know that I’m stronger because of BY JULIE RO car deliberately rammed into a group it. In some way, you have shared, been of French Canadians at Saint-Jean- NEWS EDITOR a part of or helped me through this jour- sur-Richelieu. The man behind the ney as it continues. You have prayed for n October 7, the Stephen wheels was Martin Couture-Rouleau, me and remembered me and I thank you Harper led House of Com- a Muslim convert. Couture-Rouleau deeply and completely. I know that I am mons and gave the “go” for himself was killed shortly after in a O loved, and I am grateful to be here.” To an air combat mission, officially join- police chase. find out more about becoming a Bone ing 60 nations in the U.S.-led coali- Two days after, an attack occurred (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) Oc- Marrow Donor, visit www.onematch. tion against ISIS. directly in the heart of Parliament tober the 29th, the impact Ms. Sheraly ca and select “Donors.” You may also or ISIL (The Islamic State of Syria and Hill and Canada’s leaders feared for had on every life she touched was evi- dial 1-888-2-DONATE. the Levant) has been labelled a ter- their lives. Corporal Nathan Cirillo, dent. Friends, family, colleagues, and rorist organization for its efforts to 24, was standing guard at the Na- create an Islamic state across Iraq tional War Memorial when the and Syria. The origins of ISIS can be gunman, a French-Canadian and Upcoming Events ‘Canada is “not immune to the Music Banquet “Dark types of terrorist attacks we Side of the Moon” - $15 have seen elsewhere around the December 4 non-music students, $12 world”’ music students

School Musical: “Any- traced back to Al Qaeda, an Islamic an Muslim convert by the name Ze- December thing Goes” - Buy your militant group that was driven apart haf-Bibeau, 32, fired a fatal shot that 11 and 12 tickets! and formed the terrorist organization took Cirillo’s life. After releasing fire known as ISIS today. more than 30 times, the gunman was The group is notoriously known for killed in Parliament. Police suspect Dec 19 Winterfest Holiday killing dozens of people at a time and that the shooter did not act alone. Assembly carrying out public executions, cruci- Potential accomplice(s) have not yet fixions, and other acts, documented been identified. by various press. ISIS themselves These attacks are a clear eye- Notice: Chess club actively seeking members! have distributed footage of the mur- opener; Canada is “not immune to (Meetings are Wednesdays in rm. 189) der of hostages from Canada’s allied the types of terrorist attacks we have countries. Former FBI anti-terrorism seen elsewhere around the world”, a agent Ali Soufan says that the 13- statement made by Stephen Harper. year assault America has waged on There has been great debate and Al Qaeda could be to blame for ISIS speculation about the nature of these seeming more brutal than its prede- attacks, with many possible view- cessor Al Qaeda. points represented throughout the Canada’s contribution to this re- media. sistance against the ISIS consists of CF-18 fighter jets, C-150 Polaris and CP-140 Aurora surveillance planes as well as approximately 600 personnel. All are currently stationed in Kuwait according to Lieutenant-General Jon Vance, the head of Canadian Joint Operations Command in Ottawa. There has yet to be Canadian military action, but bombings targeting ISIS base of operations and armed forces are imminent. Since Canada became actively in- volved in the anti-ISIS war, there have been two attacks (potentially ISIS-inspired) in the country: one on October 18 and another on Octo- A map of Syria and Iraq ber 20, sparking terror. On the eigh- teenth of October, warrant officer >>opinion Standing Up Against Why we have to save ourselves from Monsanto & genetically GMO Giants modified organisms them a massive influence on the global agricultural netic code. Within the inserted genes were sequences BY SCOTT SOMERVILLE industry. Monsanto isn’t using that power for as identical to other known allergens. OPINION COLUMNIST much good as they claim. Monsanto is damaging our Skip ahead five years, and the amount of peanut health, our planet’s biodiversity and many farmers’ allergies has doubled. When researchers took a look n 1997, 70-year-old Saskatchewan farmer Percy lives with their dangerous products. In 1967, the first at the peanut’s genetic code, it now had the same al- Schmeiser discovered that genetically modified GMO, the Spunta potato, was released. Within two lergens found in the GM soy. When Monsanto modi- Icanola plants had contaminated his field. The years a dangerous toxin developed within the new fied these seeds, they were distributed all around the seeds, sold by a massive agricultural corporation breed and it was quickly taken off the market. To this world, and these breeds become the base for global called Monsanto, had blown over from neighbouring day, researchers don’t quite know how many genes food production. If issues arise, such as the devel- fields. They had undergone a process called “gene have been affected by the modification. It’s hard to opment of new toxins or allergens, millions will be splicing” that made the plants resistant to “Roundup” affected. Seeds are the basis of all life on Earth. They pesticides, a product made by the same agricultural are the beginning stages of plants and therefore the giant. ‘According to a Center foundation of the food chain. When companies such Percy had never bought seeds from Monsanto, and for Food Safety report, as Monsanto mass produce seeds, they threaten the he never wanted to. The seeds that contaminated his Monsanto has profited entire global food chain. The magnitude of this issue field were from another farm, and they had travelled is difficult to grasp. there by pollinators and the wind. He had farmed his $160,594,230 in the U.S. So what can we do? Buy non-GMO foods. Flood the non-GMO canola plants for 50 years, and now, his alone’ organic farmers’ markets and health food stores. Pro- field was ruined. But in 1998, when Monsanto found test for GMO labelling on all food packaging (which out about the seeds, his corporation sued Percy. Since is not yet a legal requirement in Canada). Join the the seeds were patented, he was fined $100,000 for tell what specific genes do for each organism, so there “March Against Monsanto” peaceful protest on May “illegally planting” their product. is growing concern that people are unintentionally 23rd, 2015. You can also grow your own food from Percy is not the only one in trouble with Monsanto. damaging plants and the animals that eat them. The non-genetically modified seeds. If enough of us make Hundreds of farmers from across the world have scientific field is still in its infancy and we are apply- these changes we could shift the markets to the right felt the wrath of the corporate giant, and many have ing it to our daily lives without fully knowing the con- people, those who are standing up against the GMO lost their farms because of it. According to a Cen- sequences. giants. Our eating habits and lifestyles are the voting ter for Food Safety report, Monsanto has profited For instance, soy allergies increased by 50% in the cards, so cast your vote wisely. Success is possible. $160,594,230 in the U.S. alone simply from “Seed U.K. following the introduction of Monsanto’s GM After all, Percy Schmeiser won against Monsanto Piracy Matters” as of 2007. soy, according to an article by environmental activist after 10 long years on trial. The corporation had to Monsanto is not the only producer of genetically Vanadana Shiva. This soy was engineered to be im- pay to clean Percy’s field, and they will be sued if modified organisms (referred to as GMOs), but they mune to the Roundup herbicides, just like the canola his crops become re-contaminated. Percy did it – he dominate the global market. According to the David seeds that contaminated Percy Schmeiser’s field. In stood up against the GMO giant and won. Now it’s Suzuki Foundation, Monsanto has patents on 86% the gene-splicing process these seeds went through, our turn. of genetically modified seeds worldwide, which gives genes from one organism were put into the soy’s ge- WINTER 2014 OPINION The Mustang | PAGE 5 Feminism: Is the Battle Worth It? BY JACLYN ADELSON that society should be more offended by rape and as- accused of discriminating against men, are not help- OPINION COLUMNIST sault than young girls using profane words. Despite ing the cause. But neither is fixating on the beliefs and all this, feminist campaigns have sparked contro- practices of this small minority, who do not represent t seems as though modern society has twisted versy as some argue that society does not need fem- the values at the core of feminism. Believing that all and warped the definition and goals of fem- inism. We live in a society in which one in six women feminists are man-hating extremists is equivalent to Iinism. Feminism is the belief that women and will be attacked in their lifetime. We live in a society saying that ISIS is the archetype for all Muslims. It’s men have equal rights and opportunities. Today, fem- where a woman named Anita Sarkeesian was forced just not true. inism seems to have turned into a battle of women to cancel her speech at Utah State University be- Rather than wasting time and energy attacking the against men. Early feminists (Susan B. Anthony, Eliz- minority of the extremists, people who are confused abeth Blackwell, Emily Murphy, and Sojourner Truth) about the goals and values of feminism would benefit did not fight for women to reside above men in social from learning more about how this social justice began status, and modern feminists (Emma Watson, JK and where it is actually headed. Feminism is the rea- Rowling, and Malala Yousafzai) do not fight for that son women have the right to vote. It is the reason men now, either. There have always been those who mock have paternity leave, and the glass ceiling has almost feminism, but in modern society, the battle for fem- been shattered. Feminism is the reason that women inism is becoming increasingly difficult--especially have a higher self-confidence than ever before (Be- within social media which can circulate misleading or yoncé, anyone?). The feminist extremists might warp incorrect information at a very fast pace. what feminism is, but at its core, feminism is good. The history of feminism is vibrant and dates back All in all, the battle for feminism is legitimate. The hundreds of years. The first wave of feminism began reasons to support the movement are clearly rational. in the 1920’s with the suffragette movement, when Saying that feminists are destroying the world is like women lobbied for and received the right to vote. The saying that the women whose work resulted in scien- movement progressed into the 60’s with the second tific progression (here’s a wakeup call–Hedy Lamarr wave of feminism for the Women’s Liberation Move- made Wi-Fi work and was a woman, and Marie Curie ment and creation of NOW (National Organization for was a physicist and chemist) shouldn’t have done so, Women) which expanded to 400 branches by the early cause she was sent death threats for being a feminist. or the women who are advocating for rights and ed- 70s. In more recent years, this second wave of femi- We live in in a society where fourteen women were shot ucation for women today shouldn’t be. The struggles nism has launched brilliant campaigns such as “Take for taking an engineering course in Montreal, where which feminists have encountered over the centuries Back the Night”, with the intent to cease violence and 278 Nigerian girls were kidnapped for writing exams. are real, and the stoicism of feminism overcoming sexual assaults against women. Other campaigns in- A 15-year-old girl was shot in the head for advocat- these struggles is incredible. The battle for feminism clude “FckH8”, with their most recent campaign using ing for women’s education. How could a society like is definitely worth fighting for in order to help society girls as young as six dropping f-bombs, the point being this not need feminism? Feminist extremists, who are progress in the right direction. Social Media: Helpful or Harmful?

BY LINDSAY EBERLIN increased time spent on social media daily. ten by children as young as seven. Social media users OPINION COLUMNIST Children are becoming a part of the social media also try to receive the most “likes” on their most recent world at a young age--children as young as seven are post because they seem to believe that it determines ocial media is continually evolving every year creating Instagram and Facebook accounts. According their popularity. Social media has multiple ways of with the introduction of new ways to express to Dr. Jim Taylor, author of The Bad, the Ugly, and the manipulating the minds of everyone, especially young Sopinions, post photographs, and update per- Good of Children’s Use of Social Media, research has children. sonal information. According to Cyberbullying Statis- proven that children and teenagers show depressive Cyberbullying would not be such a large growing tics, a whopping 85% of parents of youth aged 13-17 symptoms as a result of social media. The self-esteem problem if social media did not exist. According to reported that their child had access to some form of Cyberbullying Statistics, 43% of teens social media. Many people find aged 13-17 have reported that they have themselves wondering: is social experienced cyber bullying on social media helping or harming us? media. Many people believe that it is Social media is creating numer- alright to fight and emotionally harm ous problems among adolescents, someone over social media due to the adults, and children. Extreme vi- anonymity of the internet; they feel olence has occurred as a result of good about themselves after, and they disagreements on social media. believe that by deleting something it is Many mental instabilities have permanently gone. Cyber bullying has arisen in adolescents and chil- major consequences for the bully as well dren as a result of social media. as the victim. Lives are being taken be- Cyber bullying has become a cause of cyber bullying on social media. growing issue because of the use The statistics regarding cyber bully- of social media. ing would be greatly reduced if social Many recent incidents have oc- media was not such an enormous trend. curred in schools due to issues All forms of social media including concerning social media. A re- Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are cent incident occurred on Octo- not going anywhere anytime soon. ber 6th, 2014 around the area of The abundant issues including school Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School. Two students and self-confidence of social media users decrease be- shootings, mental instability, and cyber bullying inci- were shot to death after a fight broke out. The initial cause of the thought of not feeling as pretty, popular, dents regarding social media will continue to increase fight started on Twitter and then escalated the follow- or worthy as someone else that you are friends with or and affect users. What it really comes down to is the ing day. These types of incidents are unfortunately follow. Comments such as “How are you so perfect?” question: is it really worth creating an account on the becoming more common today because of advances and “Wow this isn’t fair” are typically seen and writ- newest social networking site? in social media, the growing number of users, and the >>e vent s ARTS NIGHT: OCTOBER 22ND On October the 22nd, Alexander Mackenzie hosted their annual arts night, showcasing a wide range of artistic talent, from dance, to music, and much more!

Photos courtesy of Ashley Wei and and John Fan. girls’ and boys’ RUGBY The girls’ and boys’ rugby teams had a great season this fall!

Photos courtesy of Lisa McElroy. WINTER 2014 OPINION The Mustang | PAGE 8 Where’s the Democracy? Worker cooperatives as a solution to a faulty business model

BY SCOTT SOMERVILLE ing class, we need to change the way we do business. influence and power over the lives of their employees, OPINION COLUMNIST I have recently turned to the model of the do they not have some responsibility to be inclusive democratic government for inspiration. We live in a in the decision making process? The Prime Minister n our globalized world, corporations are the democracy, where citizens have a say on how they are puts in a lot of effort into running the country, but backbone of our economy, and as a result, they governed. If our government is not meeting the needs that doesn’t mean he should have total control over govern our daily lives. These companies keep the of its citizens, they can be voted out and a new govern- our lives. Workers should have some say. I ment can be elected. It is with this philosophy that worker co-operatives economy in motion with the jobs they produce, and we rely on them to provide us with some of our basic However, corporations don’t usually share that were created and developed. These are companies that necessities, including food and shelter. Without them, same level of democracy. The typical business model operate democratically. A prime example of this is Al- society would be very different. But we are seeing is comparable to monarchies and other authoritarian varado Street Bakery, which was featured in Michael many cases in which top executives of major corpora- governments, where decisions that affect workers di- Moore’s documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story.” The tions focus more on their own excessive profit than the employees vote on decisions ranging from business well-being of the economy and their employees. This is plans, budgets, wages, policies on hiring and firing troublesome because of the massive amount of power ‘Just about half of employees, the products that are produced and sold, these companies have. Thirteen of the world’s largest all the wealth in the to who will be on the board of directors. This creates economies – which normally would consist of coun- a transparent and trusting environment, and prevents tries and major cities – are corporations, according to world is owned by 1% the “differences in purpose” from taking over the com- the World Bank. of the population’ pany’s true purpose of producing jobs and supporting Most of this wealth and power is concentrated at the the economy. In a worker cooperative, great economic top of these corporations. According to Forbes mag- disparity simply does not exist. Not to mention, work azine, just about half of all the wealth in the world life is much more meaningful. is owned by 1% of the population. The top 1% in the rectly, such as wages, employment changes, and busi- We need to make worker cooperatives the norm. It U.S. profited from 95% of the country’s post-reces- ness plans are made by those at the top. For instance, wouldn’t be hard, especially since there are already sion economic growth, and the bottom 90% of people if an executive wants to change the direction of the successful worker cooperatives to use as examples (if actually got poorer. This is not to say that all execu- company that would result in certain employees being you haven’t heard of them, check out Mountain Equip- tives are greedy and evil, but they have the ability fired, those employees often can’t do anything about it. ment Cooperative, also known as MEC). We are the to cause much economic disparity, and many have Many would argue that executives have every right to next generation of entrepreneurs and businesspeople, used that ability to increase their own profits. In use this power since they put so much effort into the so keep worker cooperatives in mind when you enter order to lessen the gap between the upper and work- corporation, but when any institution has that much the workforce. >>entertainment Book Review: Book Review: The Mistborn the Final Invention of Wings by Empire by Brandon Sue Monk Kidd Sanderson A powerful and moving story about American Slavery A compelling adventure in the fantasy world BY KAIFA SARMIENTO BY OLIVIA LIM ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST rofound and lyrical, The Invention of Wings pro- sh falls on the Final Empire, no flowers vides a fictional account of the lives of the two bloom, and all who struggle are left to die PGrimké sisters who are celebrated as one of the Aby the hands of the Lord Ruler. early pioneers of women’s rights and the abolition of slav- For thousands of years, the Skaa have been ery in the deep American south. Set in nineteenth-century enslaved by the nobles and are forced to live in Charleston, in a world where “owning people is as natural unruly conditions. The only thing separating as breathing,” Angelina, Sarah, and her “slave,” Handful, the two classes, is the fact that the nobles are struggle to find ways to escape the imprisoning constraints occasionally born with the gift of allomancy. of their society. By using different metals to perform various The story begins at the convergence of two unlikely char- tasks, one would be able to sooth a person, or acters – “one enslaved by her race, but not her mind. And rise up against them. But, from time to time, as for the other, it’s the other way around” –– yet both are interbreeding between the two classes result in a Skaa conjuring the same abilities. This is why forcefully rendered to quiet dissidence, sharing harboured the Lord Ruler forbids relationships between yearnings for racial and gender equality in a harrowing the upper class and the underworld. If a noble- world. man must slake his desires on a Skaa woman, he Adorned in lavender ribbons, Handful is presented as a must kill her soon after. “gift” for Sarah’s 11th birthday. Horrified, Sarah adamantly The Survivor of the Pits of Hathsin, half- Skaa refuses, but becomes overpowered by her family’s de- thief, Kelsier devises a plan to bring down the mands. As a subtle act of rebellion, Sarah teaches Handful Empire in hopes of a better future for the Skaa. how to read and write, despite knowing that this is con- In order to do so, he recruits the underworld’s sidered a criminal act in the early 1800s. Eventually, both best allomancers, those who store powers alike Sarah and Handful separate to forge lives of their own, to his. Kelsier’s plan is a long shot away from amidst the heavy weight of injustice constantly bearing over being completed but on the way he meets Vin their hopes for freedom. Through open defiance and secret and devotes everything he has to her well-being. “slave” insurrections, they learn to assert their rights, and Vin must learn to trust the criminals in order to ultimately rise above oppression. learn and master the unknown power she was born with. Handful’s story, though entirely fictional, relays a brutal Brandon Sanderson opens up an epic fantasy and powerful depiction of the haunting reality of American world with a magic system so intense it keeps slavery. However, Sue Monk Kidd, author of the bestselling the reader entrapped page after page. Despite book, The Secret Life of Bees, manages to keep the narrative the complexity, Sanderson’s creativity is well uplifting. She describes, in exquisite and illuminating de- thought out and intricately written so that it tail, the strenuous “search for a voice to express inexpress- transports the reader’s mind into his world. ible pain.” The Solution to Stress How a YouTube video can make school stress manageable and make you more relaxed by Kseniya Leliukhina

chool is stressful. Each and every one of us has terized by a pleasurable tingling that typically begins in hard day of school--you can simply search “ASMR mas- thought or said this at least once during the the head and scalp, and often moves down the spine and sage” in the YouTube search bar and begin de-stressing. Sschool year; the idea of having tests, assign- through the limbs. So, these videos allow people to ac- There are many popular YouTube channels that provide ments, and projects while also maintaining a social life tually feel like they are getting a massage when they are ASMR content to help people with different types of outside of school is daunting and sometimes hard to only listening to a video with ear buds in. There are two issues such as relaxation, headaches, stress and even manage. However, there is a way to help with the hard ways that ASMR is triggered, the first is internally which insomnia. Some examples of channels that would be a times at school. Imagine yourself getting a massage ac- happens when you think of something that makes you great start are ASMR Massage Psychetruth and Psyche companied by relaxing music and perhaps soft spoken extremely happy or when you remember a pleasant ex- Truth which have several videos that will help de-stress words of encouragement at the end of each day. Does perience. The second is externally; ASMR Research and the mind and clear thoughts. So, the next time you’re that sound stressful? This is possible for everyone just Support have explained that physical triggers for ASMR feeling stressed about school all you have to do is press by clicking play on a YouTube video. These videos in- could be whispering, haircuts, and someone massaging play on an AMSR video and you’ll find that you will be troduce the concept of Autonomous Sensory Meridian the hair and back which is exactly what the ASMR You- more relaxed and calm as well as more ready to take on Response (ASMR) which is a physical sensation charac- Tube videos provide. This is the perfect remedy after a a task. WINTER 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Mustang | PAGE 10 Top 6 rs What should you be watching on YouTube? BY CASEY SPECTOR and in 2008 he starred in the mov- os and intentional overacting that’s ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST ie Ryan and Sean’s Not So Excellent become their trademark since join- ing Doug? Apart from the movie, he Adventure. Smosh In sixth place is Ray William plans to be releasing his own graph- Jenna Marbles takes the spot Johnson. He has over 10, 764, ic novel Robot Clown Mob, shopping for fourth with her 12, 024, 612 subscribers and a min- his own original web series Riley 868 subscribers and over 1.33 6imum of 2.61 billion views on each Rewind to television an working on 4billion views on each video. Jenna video. He is best known as the host a new series for FX. is the most recognizable female-run Coming in fifth place is Ryan channel on the site. Her videos are Ray William Johnson Higa, who created his YouTube known for their raunchy humour and channel along with Sean Fu- her most successful video was How 5jiyoshi, Tim Enos and Tarynn Nago in 2006. His channel features main- Jenna Marbles ly comedic content and is home to several different video series such as Movies in Minutes, Off the Pill, ing YouTube. The two have also put Dear Ryan and How to Be. He has out some music videos and have re- 11,344,382 subscribers and 1.67 bil- leased four albums under the Smosh lion views on each video he produc- moniker. They have gotten so many es. Movies in Minutes is a parody subscribers that it led to seven oth- series of popular Hollywood films, er channels consisting of vlogs, ani- Off the Pill is where he rants with- mated series and another completely out- having taken ADHD pills and dedicated to the gaming world. Dear Ryan is where Higa replies to Not so far ahead is HolySoy- his fans’ questions. My personal fa- German (real name is Ger- vourite series is How To Be; when man Garmendia) who joined of Equals Three, a popular show Higa comedically informs his audi- 2YouTube in 2011. He is the site’s on YouTube that reviews and crit- ence on how to be someone or how to icizes videos gone viral on the web do something. These are some of the German Garmendia and a program called the Runaway most popular series on his channel. to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Thoughts Podcast twice a week with As well as performing in his short Good Looking. Although she has a co-hosts Anna Akana and Derek comedic clips of film, Higa also up- second channel for vlogs, it is infre- Shelby. The show soon became so loads music content on his channel quently updated and like many other popular that he was able to obtain Ryan Higa secondary channels on YouTube, not celebrity guest stars such as Ryan as popular as the primary channel. Williams, Sarah Silverman and The dynamic duo, Anthony the RZA throughout the episodes. Padilla and Ian Hecox, first The busy man also launched a col- gained recognition on You- laborative YouTube channel called 3Tube by lip-synching the Pokemon “Your Favorite Martian” in 2011. anime and Mortal Kombat theme This channel features a virtual band songs. Over time they eventually made up of four fictional characters began writing skits for 15,031,217 that perform their own original con- subscribers to be viewed by 2.87 tent as well as covers and remixes of billion people. Their annual series most successful vlogger and Spanish viral songs. Not only is he famous on Food Battle is one of the most pop- speaking YouTuber. His videos focus the interweb, but he will be featured ular. The skits created by Smosh are on humorous ways to approach ev- in the upcoming film Who’s Driv- focussed on over-the-top scenari- eryday issues which helped attract a fair amount of Spanish viewers. He has approximately 947.3 mil- lion views per video and after three years he is still going strong with 18,289,447 subscribers. Finally in first place is the one and only Swedish gamer PewDiePie. In 2013 the rising 1star’s channel went from 3.5 million subscribers to around 19,637,538 subscribers. His popularity lies in his ability to connect, entertain, and provide humorous commentary while playing video games for his 3.18 billion viewers. He refers to his army as the “Bro Army” and ends ev- ery video with a “Brofist”-basically a fist bump. PewDiePie is the heart of the Lets Play craze and enjoys most- PewDiePie ly the horror genre. WINTER 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Mustang | PAGE 11 A Simple Guide To Concert Etiquette by Jaclyn Adelson

here is nothing that I love more than con- into a large backpack and sling it on your back. If cles of clothing or your Twitter handles on stage certs. Seeing an artist you love right in you’re at a general admission show, you have to be either. You’re just making a mess for the hard front of you in the flesh… it’s one of the aware of those around you. Think about what you working stagehands who have been labouring all Tbest feelings in the world. If it’s general admis- need to bring. A camera, a phone, and a wallet – day to create a fun environment for you to enjoy. sion in the middle of winter, the freezing cold there are always little stores around you where Don’t crawl on your hands and knees after them won’t stop you from having a good time, and if you can buy food and water. Prioritize so no one when they go offstage. If you want them to notice it’s the height of summer, neither will the heat. gets a jab in the stomach with a large SLR camera. you, signs and tasteful cards are recommended. Oh concerts, how can they not be fun? Oh wait If someone’s giant bag is bumping into me while Or try the alternative scream of “I LOVE YOU – there is a way, because like everything, there’s I’m looking at Vance Joy singing Riptide, we’re AND YOUR MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY!” always that guy there. So here’s a simple guide to going to have an issue. Planning on meeting them? Be nice! how not to be that guy. Respect those around you. So you’re Maybe you’ve purchased the VIP package Is it general admission? Do you want surrounded by hundreds or hundreds of to meet Marianas Trench, or you’re wait- to be in front? SHOW UP EARLY! thousands of people (venue dependant, 6ing at their tour bus, but either way you’re plan- There’s nothing more annoying than some- 4as you could be at the Danforth with a capacity ning on meeting them. When you do there are a 1one shoving you out of the way at a general ad- of 1,200 or at Rogers Center with a capacity of few things to keep in mind. They’re just people. mission (when seats aren’t assigned and it’s first 54,000). You have to be aware of how many peo- They have other people to meet – keep it short. Be come first served) concert when you’ve waited ple will be around you, as well as their different friendly and don’t act so overwhelmed (go for that in the pouring rain for seven hours. Even worse personalities. You won’t get along with everyone after the you meet them). Be aware they’re on a is getting injured so someone else can get to the around you, and that’s okay, because you just schedule and they have places to be. Don’t get me front (that’s just not cool). If it’s so important have to be respectful, courteous, and helpful to wrong – most artists love meeting fans, and I’m to you to be in the front of the crowd so you can others. It’s all common sense. Match their enthu- sure that they’ll love meeting you. touch Luke Pritchard from The Kooks, SHOW UP siasm – if they’re swaying side to side with their This isn’t The Voice or American Idol. EARLY! If you want that coveted front row cen- lighters out during A World Alone by Lorde, that Stop singing and talking so loudly! ter spot, be prepared to work for it, or deal with is definitely not an invitation to start jumping There are certain venues with a less than whatever spot you get. Either way, you’ll have fun and screaming. Also, if you’re a rather tall person, 7ideal sound system. Don’t sing any louder than and the people around you won’t have a story to make room for the 4 foot tall person behind you. the artist on stage. When you can’t hear them, tell their friends about “that guy” (*cough* you Respect the artist. I can’t tell you how that’s when you know you’re a bit too loud. Addi- *cough*) at the concert who ruined their time. many times I’ve seen people disrespect the tionally, it’s incredibly irritating when the people Keep the PDA AWAY. Literally no one performer. No one enjoys the screams of around you are talking mid-song. If Jenny from wants to be in the vicinity of a couple busy 5“I’LL HAVE YOUR BABIES!” or the alternative school is bothering you, there’s time for you to eating each other’s faces. If it’s so import- “HAVE MY BABIES!” You might think it’s flat- complain before and after the show, but if your 2ant for you to have time with that special some- tering, but it’s really just creepy and makes those loud-mouthing is interrupting my enjoyment of one, keep it for after the show. I don’t care if No. around you and the artist wildly uncomfortable Bo Burnham, we’re going to have a serious prob- 1 Part Anthem by Arctic Monkeys is your song, (fun fact: THEY CAN PROBABLY HEAR YOU). lem. Have a fun time at your show. Just be nice. there’s time for everything later. No one from any band, be it Taylor Swift or Lana Keep the big bags at home. I get it – you Del Rey. When Matt Healy from The 1975 asks want to bring everything in order to docu- you to put down your phones during a song, PUT Below, from left to right: Lorde, Avi Ka- ment your time at your show, so you lump it THEM AWAY. There will be time to record and plan and Kirstie from Pentatonix, Demi 3 photograph later on. 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