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McCaffrey Makes the Team Students Discuss Dress Style Restaurant Review: Noble House Coin: Argument Over Auto Profile details the new football career of School Dress tips from the most stylish Marcos Lopez ’16 gives his unfiltered Vosmik ’16 and Downing ’19 debate amputee Andrew McCaffrey ’17. kids on campus. take on local, far-eastern cuisine. foreign versus domestic auto industry PAGE 2 | NEWS PAGE 6-7 | CENTERFOLD PAGE 9 | OPINION PAGE 11 | THE COIN WRA Welcomes Parents for Annual Weekend of Fun ing all of my friends’ parents and By AVERY BREWER ’18 learning more about where they On Friday, September 25, West- come from.” ern Reserve Academy hosted an- Along with Homecoming and other Parents’ Weekend. Between other school-wide activities, no stu- catching up with other families, tal- dent was pardoned from their sports ent showcases, homecoming, bowl- commitment. Field Hockey had an ing and more, there was no shortage overnight away tournament starting of activities for students and parents on Friday that continued until Sat- to enjoy. As a welcome to parents, urday at about noon. Cross country the dining hall prepared a festive runners shared this struggle, as they autumn buffet. Many parents, who had an early morning meet on the arrived on Friday, experienced the Saturday of Parents’ Weekend. Vari- food of Western Reserve through an ous other sports joined in this com- on-campus dinner after conferences mitment to the dismay of many with their children’s teachers. parents and students. However, for In the evening, parents and stu- many parents, seeing their child dents enjoyed a performing arts participate in a sporting event was a showcase in the Knight Fine Arts pleasant activity, especially for those KEVIN THOMAS Center. The showcase featuredHistory Teacher Diccon Ong ’81 educates parents on his notoriously difficult classes. proud parents raising varsity players performances from the band, or- or seniors. chestra, choir and the musical cast ing and showing how art permeates tain making the Night-Under-The- time to share quality activities, so it After all, how could we expect to supplemented with presentations campus. On Saturday, normal class- Stars-themed dance one to remem- would have been nice to allow for give our parents an authentic look from dance and stagecraft mem- es were truncated to 20 minutes as ber. more downtime. After all, the social into our busy world without a little bers. This display served as an excel- a way to allow parents to immerse Some students were unhappy aspect of Parents’ Weekend is one rushing around and cramming of lent way to highlight the arts pro- themselves in the academic cul- about the tight scheduling of the of the most important. Students the schedule? The many events were grams at Western Reserve. ture here at WRA. Later that day, weekend as it did not allow stu- and their families rarely have the well worth it. Attendees of Parents’ There was also a presentation homecoming was hosted outdoors dents sufficient time to spend with opportunity to meet people they Weekend, both young and old, about the two-dimensional and on the patio of Morgan Hall. This their friends and families. Many so often hear about. Sasha Davis made fond memories on campus three-dimensional arts, which dis- venue was appropriately decorated day students, let alone boarders, ’18 remarked, “My favorite things and look forward to seeing their played students making pots, paint- with lights and an apple-cider foun- rarely see their families or can allot about Parents’ Weekend are meet- parents or children again soon. Compass Finds Massive Success The Neill Family Move who could lead the class. Borrmann has difficulty responding appropri- By ADAM BIRCH ’16 noted, “I have always been interest- ately to sensory stimuli. He plans One of the biggest frustrations of ed in project-based and experiential to develop a prototype design for high school students tends to be the learning”, and often assigned such such a room, and employ it in test seemingly pointless nature of the projects in his German classes, so he centers. Paul says his inspiration for material that we study. We groan was excited to take over the class. “I the project comes from his sibling at converting imaginary numbers like to explore different approaches who suffers from Autism and SPD into trigonometric form and mope to learning,” remarked Borrmann, symptoms. when we have to memorize doric, “and I believe that this is what The Compass students are under- corinthian, and ionic columns. school will be like in the future.” taking a variety of different projects However, there is a new program Throughout the course of the year, in addition to the one propesed by here at Western Reserve Academy the students will be working closely Schumacher ’17. For exapmle, San- that aims to provide students with with the librarians to do research on dra Spurlock ’17 will be using her NATALIE DAVIES a framework for learning that emu- their topics. Borrmann also plans to artistic talents to add a mural to our lates real world experiences. WRA’s have many guest speakers and pre- little town of Hudson. It’s refresh- By KATIE WEINZIERL ’17 efits exclaiming, “our world has new promising project, Compass, senters and have the students attend ing to see our community’s students The Neill family has been one of become so incredibly global, and emphasizes budgeting, project off-campus lectures. use their unique talents and ideas to the most beloved on campus for the while I have spent a great deal of management and entrepreneurship Paul Schumacher ’17 is currently serve the world outside the lawn’s past four years, but Mr. Jeff Neill, time in Asia, it seems to me that as just a few of the skills important enrolled in Compass. Schumacher’s wide sweep. The students involved Director of College Counseling, exposing our children to a new cul- to this program. project involves “creating a com- with the Compass program have al- and Mrs. Annie Neill, Dean of ture is a tremendous gift that we Over the course of the school year, fortable environment for children ready geared up for a busy year, and Students, along with their children can give to them. Experiencing an- students enrolled in the Compass and adults suffering from Sensory we can be sure to hear more from Stella and Chase, will be relocat- other culture and learning another program meet with their Compass Processing Disorders (SPD).” SPD them later in the year when their ing to the Taipei American School language at this stage in their life is coordinators who oversee their is a condition in which the brain projects come to fruition. to start a new chapter of their lives. really amazing for us.” projects. At the end of the year, stu- Many were surprised to hear the Students and faculty alike know dents are expected to present their Neills were leaving WRA after a the Neill family and their effect on complete work in front of a com- short tenure. campus will be missed dearly. But mittee for assessment. Currently, However, Mr. Neill stated that the the Neills are also aware that the there are four juniors and seven move was a more than perfect deci- impact of WRA on them will last seniors enrolled in the class, each sion for his family. He elaborated, forever. Mrs. Neill remarked, “we of whom have their own unique “In regards to our family, we have will definitely miss the students at project and goals for the class. The long discussed moving internation- WRA,” because she “so thoroughly students will work independently ally, and this opportunity seemed enjoyed working with and estab- from one another to create and ex- too good to pass up at this stage lishing lifelong relationships with ecute their own ideas. in our careers and family life. Our so many WRA students!” German teacher, Dr. Ralf Bor- children are at a great age to be able The Neills’ new jobs at TAS will rmann, serves as the main Compass to move and to be able to pick up be similar to the ones they held at coordinator working with the stu- Mandarin, which is important to WRA: Mr. Neill will be the Direc- dents and supervising their proj- us. TAS (Taipei American School) tor of College Counselling, while ects. Borrmann became involved is a pre-K through grade 12 school, Mrs. Neill will likely work in coun- with the project after he had a and so both Stella (age 5) and Chase selling and admissions. conversation last spring with Mrs. (age 3) would be able to enroll in The Western Reserve Academy Mueller, Assistant Head of School, the school next year: a really won- community wishes the Neill family and English teacher Mr. Peterson DAN DORMAN derful situation for us.” the best of luck in starting their new about potential faculty members The Compass class discusses entrepreneurship with Dr. Borrmann Mr. Neill noted the cultural ben- life in Taiwan! 2 RESERVE RECORD NEWS OCTOBER 2015

The Reserve Record Established in 1925 Students Find Freedom Editor-in Chief Ajay Dakappagari The Reserve Record is the student- September Issue Corrections Editor-in Chief Tim Lund run, monthly newspaper of Western in New Friday Schedule Reserve Academy and the voice of The caption for the Caterham study hours. “The Green Key is Associate Editor Max Borrmann and for the student body. It aims to article on page 2 should read “The Managing Editor Niraj Naik By ZOHAIB MALIK ’19 educate its staff, writers and photog- nine WRA Caterham Scholars open longer, it’s nice to check-in Copy Editor Taryn Washburn raphers on journalistic style, format, pose on a statue of Winston Finally, it is Friday. Time to re- later, and ultimately, we get more Media Manager Max Borrmann ethics and excellence, while enter- Churchill at his personal estate, lax, right? Maybe not, the Friday free time than we did last year,” taining and informing the student Chartwell.” evening schedule has recently un- raved Prefect Andrew McCaffrey News Makena Hayes, Casey Semple body and providing its readership Community Harrison Ahn a forum for community expression dergone an overhaul. Extended ’17. Arts Chris Sprunt and discussion. The editors and staff Darcy Kuang’s article on page 10 check-in, discontinued study hours, Others dislike the change. “It lim- Entertainment Olivia Chan have worked on every facet of this was abruptly cut short. lengthened Green Key and short- its the time spent in the Green Key,” Centerfold Jaret Skonieczny publication. ened T.G.I.F. have all lead to mixed Marin Valentine ’16 remarked. Be- Sports Andrew Boniface On page 1, the photo from the feelings on how students are spend- cause food and drink are not avail- Opinion Grant Foskett The opinions expressed in the Re- Back to School Bash should have serve Record do not necessarily rep- The Coin David Smith been credited to Josh Estrada. ing their Friday nights. able until the T.G.I.F. event, most World News Ying Ka Leung resent those of the administration, The previous schedule required do not enter the Green Key until trustees or student body. The edi- Additional Editing Adam Redlich, On page 4, the first photo of the boarders to check in at 7:30 p.m. this time. As a result, people are Chung Hwa Suh, Mike Zeleznik tors assume full responsibility for the contents of the publication and Maker Space should have been and participate in study hours un- only in the Green Key during the credited to Logan Snell. til the 9:30 check-in when students final fifteen minutes that it is open, Faculty Advisor Russell Morrison invite community responses. were free to go to the Green Key making the previous two hours of and attend T.G.I.F. until the 10:15 open Green Key unneeded. p.m. check-in. This decrease in student atten- McCaffrey Rejoins Football Team The new schedule pushes check- dance does not account for the in to 9:30 while the Green Key students unable to even participate McCaffrey’s status after the two now opens its doors at 7:30. The in the fifteen minute T.G.I.F. due became familiar. “[I] watched what T.G.I.F. event, however, now only to their other commitments. “The kind of person he was working out, lasts fifteen minutes. After the 9:30 people who have ECHOs [on] Fri- interacting with other people, and I check-in, boarders must participate day nights do not get to do any- was immediately blown away as far in a new type of study hours. From thing on campus afterwards,” Val- as what kind of person he was and 9:30 to 10:30, students take part entine continued. his attitude,” explained Hildebrand. in “study conditions,” an hour set Whether you agree or disagree McCaffrey and his family knew it aside to finish homework for Satur- with the new adjustments to the would be tough participating at the day classes or seminars. Friday night schedule, it appears as level of play the sport requires, but Some students enjoy the newly if it is here to stay for quite some he knew what he wanted to play, so granted freedom and shortened time. he worked to ensure he would not only be playing but would also be contributing to the team. “I’d imagine it would be only too College Counselors easy to dismiss a kid with Andrew’s disability, but the reactions from Ease Senior Fears the other players and coaches has been just the opposite,” Todd Mc- Caffrey commented. “Andrew may not be the fastest on the team, but DANIEL DORMAN he is, at least in my view, the toughest.” By LEXI SHOEMAKER ’18 do that again.” “He knows what he excels in, and Andrew McCaffrey ’17 has re- McCaffrey began playing football what he needs to work on. He isn’t turned to playing football this sea- in the third grade, but at the age of fluent with his leg yet and is not son despite enduring a leg amputa- ten he was diagnosed with osteosar- one of the fastest kids on the team,” tion in the eighth grade. After two coma. This rare bone cancer kept Michael Malen ’17 added, “but he years away from the sport at West- McCaffrey off the football field for works really hard and does the best ern Reserve Academy, his transition six years. he can no matter what.” back onto the field has been long In order to play in football games, McCaffrey’s perseverance contin- awaited. “Having the opportunity McCaffrey needed permission from ues to inspire his team, family, and to play again is unbelievable,” Mc- the Ohio High School Athletic As- friends as he remains diligent in Caffrey proclaimed. “It was the best sociation, so Head WRA Football preventing his disability from defin- CHARLES VOSMIK Coach Jeff Hildebrand petitioned ing who he is. feeling in the world to know I can Counselor Williams, Barlow and Neill spend downtime in the office.

By ZANNA LECIEJEWSKI ’17 low.” Blanca Lopez ’16 stated about Students Perform in Poetry Out Loud For most students, a new school her college counselor, Ms. Barlow, year brings the regular challenges “I am lucky enough to meet with confidence” and improve “skills Fogg hopes others will perform in that accompany Western Reserve her almost every week and she has By JULIA KING ’19 with memorization and speaking.” the program. “This competition al- Academy. Rigorous course loads always been a very welcoming per- Students of Western Reserve Caitlin Fogg ’16 decided to par- lows participants to showcase their and competitive sports leave lit- son.” Academy will participate in the ticipate in the WRA Poetry Out ability to interact with a piece of tle time for friends and freetime. The overwhelming consensus second annual WRA Poetry Out Loud competition after watching poetry. The experience allows for However, the Class of 2016 now from the seniors is that the en- Loud competition on October 23. previous competitors perform and a personal connection and the op- has an even bigger challenge ahead couragement from their counselors Poetry Out Loud gives students even suceed. “I realized the mag- portunity to share that connection.” of them: applying to colleges. The motivates them. Jaballas felt “[the the opportunity to compete in live nitude that correlates with the spo- Anna McMurchy ’15, winner of intimidating deadlines for recom- counselors] are honest when they poetry readings and to potentially ken word,” Fogg pointed out. “And the 2014 WRA Poetry Out Loud mendations, Common Apps and need to be honest and even inspir- win cash prizes, while encouraging there are some moments that re- competition, extends a wish of early decisions embody only a small ing when I need that little extra students to take an interest in the quire vocalization, artisanship, and good luck to all participants in this part of the college process. nudge telling me that I can do any- art of performing poetry, building performance to resonate in their year’s contest, which will be held in Many seniors are optimistic about thing or be anyone I want to be.” confidence and improving public full capacity.” the Chapel. their search and are eager to take Lopez added that all the encourage- speaking skills. the next step towards their future. ment from teachers, counselors and “Prior to coming to Reserve, I was College counselors, Anna Barlow, fellow peers helps her “to continue interested in, but scared of, public Jeffrey Neill and Rebecca Williams to push through all my academic speaking,” Aeri Hong ’18, a partici- work closely with each individual, challenges in order to get the grades pant in the 2014 and 2015 compe- striving to ensure every student has I need to apply to college.” titions, explained. “But I wanted a guide for each step of the process. Though some may be saddened to to overcome that fear. Therefore, I The changes in the college coun- see the senior class leave WRA, this decided to take part in Poetry Out seling staff worried some students. is a thrilling time as they prepare for Loud.” “I was a little nervous to have a new the next chapter in their life. “It’s Hanley Jefferis ’19 shared Hong’s counselor who I would only know exciting to see all the possibilities, fear of public speaking. “It may not for a couple of months before I ap- all the schools I might go to,” Yuki be difficult for most people. But for plied to colleges,” explained Ladan Yamasaki ’16 remarked, “and the me, public speaking is a horrifying Jaballas ’16, “but I could not be many locations, specialty schools idea, and I thought the competition happier having Ms. Williams as my and atmospheres to choose from.” would be a good way to overcome new support system. I am so satis- At the end of the year, the Class of that,” Jefferis described. She be- fied with her support, help, and her 2016 will disperse in one hundred lieves the competition will also pro- ALAN DOE enthusiasm that keeps me confident different directions, but for now, we vide experience, helping her “gain Rachel Morris ’16 performs in the 2014 Poetry Out Loud competition. about next year and the years to fol- can enjoy their journey. RESERVE RECORD COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2015 3 Giving Back to the Community David Peplinski:

By JOHN SMIDLEIN ’19 Hitting Rock Bottom On September 18, 2015, the Western Reserve Academy student By CHARLIE KOLODZIEJ ’18 body traveled either to an off cam- On September 11, David Peplin- pus location or a location some- ski hosted a lecture for the junior where on campus to participate in and senior classes. Peplinski had Community Service Day (CSD). what many consider a good high Community Service Day, previous- school experience. He had good ly dubbed “Go Make a Difference grades, lots of friends, and a prom- Day,” or GoMAD Day, is an event ising soccer career that landed him a in which WRA students take time scholarship to Saint Louis Universi- to help others in the surrounding ty. Unfortunately, like far too many communities by completing vol- kids his age, he struggled with drug unteer work. “The goal is to make and alcohol addiction. His narcotic a difference in the lives of others,” abuse eventually cost him his schol- explained French teacher Christine arship and much of his social life. Borrmann ’84, one of the main In 2006, Peplinski received a wake organizers of the event. Commu- up call after four men ransacked nity Service Day occurs twice each COURTESY OF THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Football players wash cars for Community Service Day. his home. They threatened Peplin- school year, once in September and ski and stole his drugs, money and again in January. help the hungry. Semple explained County. other possessions, leaving him ut- There were more than forty-five it as “a small, dedicated team of art- Since the fall weather has been so terly hopeless. Afterwards, Peplin- options to pick from this season. ists [who] throw bowls on the wheel cooperative, the organizers wanted ski moved to his family’s home in The organizers did a wonderful job in the 3D Art Room. Throughout to have as many outdoor activities Germantown, Wisconsin, where his and managed to provide a plethora the course of the year, we must as possible, such as the AP Environ- parents found him help at Rogers of choices that varied from knit- trim and glaze the bowls, so come mental Science class who cleaned KEVIN THOMAS Memorial Hospital in Oconomo- Peplinski gives a moving speech. ting for babies to maintaining the May, we will be able to sell them to the gardens around campus. “I am woc. grounds of the Stan Hywet prop- the WRA community.” The funds interested in the environment, and Now, at age 30, Peplinski has a is today without them. His message erty. Chris Sprunt ’17, who went raised from selling the bowls will using our own land to grow fruits degree in communications from the upholds the idea that you should on the Stan Hywet trip, comment- go to the Akron-Canton Foodbank, and vegetables to be consumed at University of Wisconsin. After nine play the hand that is dealt you and ed, “I chose this role because I had helping fulfill Empty Bowls’ mis- Western Reserve Academy is a re- years of sobriety, he now spends strive towards doing the best with done previous service days at Stan sion of feeding the hungry. markably efficient and green idea,” time touring the country giving what you are given. Hywet and the grounds are beauti- The football team participated in stated Gracie Morgan ’16, as she talks about alcohol and drug abuse DiBiase summarized Peplinski’s ful and the staff is super nice. The another on-campus activity for the described how great it was to use and his personal journey towards outlook: “He delivered a message free tour of the main house is pretty Wounded Warrior Project. They her interests and talents to help recovery after hitting rock bottom. that was very positive, very hopeful. amazing and informative as well.” raised almost $700 for the program around our community. Earlier this month Peplinski vis- Not so much a message of I was stu- Though many projects were off- by washing cars at the Murdough The next Community Service Day ited our campus to give a talk to pid, don’t be stupid.” DiBiase com- campus, there were also on-campus Athletic Center. Maria Paparella to look forward to will take place in the sophomore, junior and senior mented that Peplinski did a good activites like the one Casey Semple ’16 participated in the service she January. There is no doubt the or- classes. Mr. Joe DiBiase, Math De- job of getting his message across, ’18 participated in, titled Empty founded called Chair-ity, a pro- ganizers will hit it out of the park partment Chair, who attended both centered around helping students Bowls. Empty Bowls is a program gram which provides furniture for again as they enable WRA students seminars, thought that the talk read think about “how they want their that allows WRA students to utilize the new homes of teenagers from to help in and around WRA and primarily like a cautionary tale. The life to go, and then going forward their creative talents in pottery to the foster care system in Summit Summit County. following day, Peplinski came to to make it happen.” talk to the sophomores as a part of If you would like to learn more their Saturday seminar series. about David Peplinski and how he Club Expo: New Clubs, New Location The majority of his lecture fo- is helping in his local community cused on the idea that, while he re- and all across the country, you can grets the mistakes he made in the visit his website at compassathletics. past, he would not be the person he org. Nostalgic Alumni Come Back for Rally here last a lifetime.” The excitement By CALEIGH TILEY ’19 of the guests to be back on campus Did you know it is possible to was evident in their enthusiastic fit four food tents, a drink tent, two conversations and smiles. desert tents, a bouncy house and a When inquired what purpose this DJ on the north lawn of the MAC? event serves, LaFontaine said that This was the scene of the Reserve WRA wants people with connec- Rally, formerly known as Celebrate tions to the school to come back, Reserve. “so that they can feel it again.” On September 19, The Alumni Hopefully, the returning alumni re- Association sponsored this event member what it is like to walk down KEVIN THOMAS with assistance from the Advance- brick row, feel the absolute exhaus- Timmy Lund ’16 and Ajay Dakappagari ’16, Editors-in-Chief of the Reserve Record, at this year’s Club Expo ment Office. The essence of this tion of an all-nighter, and recall in program is to attract people to the the most literal sense, the saying By ROBERT YANG ’17 half a dozen students toting Ru- “Some people that prefer Hillary Western Reserve Academy campus, “TGIF.” Hopefully, they look back Most students signed up for a bik’s cubes in the first few weeks will campaign for her and that will allowing a diverse group of people and realize the importance of the plethora of clubs at the Club Expo. of school, and some even have the be our aim.” The Hillary Club will to share the feeling of being a Pio- time they spent here. This year, there were two new clubs potential to participate in competi- attend some political events that in- neer. Despite all the hard work and the on the scene at Western Reserve tions. To sign up for the club, stu- volve politics and voting in Ohio. About 250 parents, alumni, stu- occasional breakdowns that come Academy. These clubs are the Ru- dents need to send an email to me, The club will also do a public poll dents, children of alumni, and with being a student at WRA, the bik’s Cube Club and the Hillary Robert (Jhih-Yong) Yang. Before of political opinions through phone grandparents came to celebrate returning members of WRA miss Club. the international meets, I will send calls. To sign up for the club, stu- WRA, eat food and watch athletic the feeling of being a student and The purpose of the Rubik’s Cube out practice information and com- dents interested in US politics events. Despite the ominous clouds being able to participate in the Club is to satisfy people’s interest in petition dates and times. People should contact Petra Stankovic for filling the sky, these faithful fans school they love. One day, which Rubik’s Cubes and to attend inter- who are only willing to be specta- further information about the Hill- came toting umbrellas, and some could be soon or maybe four years national Rubik’s Cube competitions tors at the international meets are ary campaign and the public poll. even persevered through the down- from now, will we be able to look in Cleveland. On July 18, 2015, also welcome to join the group of Even though students at WRA pours that came during the football back fondly? Will Seymour Hall’s the Great Lakes Cubing Competi- solvers. are busy, the Rubik’s Cube Club and soccer games. heat in the summer (or any day tion took place in Cleveland. The Other than the Rubik’s Cube and Hillary Club allow students Mark LaFontaine, Assistant Head over 70 degrees) be missed? Will competition was run by the World Club is the Hillary Club, a demo- to have new experiences. Rubik’s of School for Advancement, praised sit-downs, Reserve Green and Cube Association and attracted cratic club in which members dis- Cube Club allows new students the event. He shared with me that SPARs become bricks in our own some eminent Rubik’s solvers like cuss the Democratic Party and to connect with other fans of Ru- one of the great joys of his job is frequently traversed memory lane? Black Thompson, who finished the its candidates in the upcoming bik’s cubes, and Hillary Club gives seeing alumni reunited with each Our time at WRA goes by quickly, task in 8.10 seconds. elections. Petra Stankovic ’17, the students the chance to learn more other and seeing first hand that, and since everyone says we will miss Here at WRA, there were at least leader of the Hillary Club, explains, about politics. “the ties that our students develop it, I think we should start listening. 4 RESERVE RECORD ARTS OCTOBER 2015 Artist Spotlight: Taryn Washburn Album

By MARC FRANQUESA ’18 Review: Taryn Washburn ’16 is a talented student taking on a number of im- Caracal posing challenges this year. She is a co-president of the GSA, as well By PETER CAMPANELLI ’18 as the chief editor of BUFO and In today’s music industry, elec- copy editor for this very newspaper. tronic music is entering the realm Also she serves as the designer and of mainstream pop more often. painter of the mural on the set of Disclosure, a British electronic Children of Eden, our fall musical. band founded by Guy and Howard You may have also seen a number of Lawrence, took the world by storm her 2D and 3D works featured in last year with their single, “Latch,” the Moos Gallery. which featured popular British Her most recent accomplishment singer Sam Smith. The Grammy- was her entry into a professional art nominated brothers released their show, where she will display many first single in 2010 and their first of her works. Washburn will enter full album, Settle, in 2012. the 2016 Boston Mills Artfest, a lo- In Disclosure’s latest work, Cara- cal show that was once one of the cal, released September 25, the duo most competitive in the country. JOSH ESTRADA Washburn ’16 completes one of her signature face pots. Washburn can be seen every day in the 3D art room combines tight beats with ambient “This show would really help me sound and rhythmic synths to cre- understand the inner working of on creating larger, more detailed chance to catch the eye of profes- she can also be found working on ate memorable jams for listening the art world and exactly what goes work for the actual application,” re- sional artists or art schools. “My the set for the musical with her ad- and dancing. The songs are dark, into a single art show,” noted Wash- marked Washburn. grandparents used to own the visor, Mr. Mike Peveich who also moody and fierce, just like the noc- burn. “To apply to the show, I have She has been working closely Boston Mills ski resort, so I grew serves as Technical Theatre Direc- turnal African cat from which the to select five images of my work—I with Mr. Tom Armbruster, 3D art up around the art show and the tor. Washburn has shown incredible album takes its name. am applying in the ceramics catego- teacher, to prepare for the show. artists exhibited there,” Washburn skill over the past few years, and this The album’s opening track “Noc- ry with face jugs—as well as rent an “Mr. Armbruster was actually in the explained. “Some of them are even is evident with her pottery work. turnal” haunts and pulsates in the art canopy and set up my exhibition show and on the jury in his younger close family friends, and I’m lucky Still, a professional art show is a dark atmosphere that, featured area to send in a booth shot.” days when he still did shows with enough to have them help me much different scene than a high singer, The Weeknd creates. “My To be accepted into the show, his glass work, so he’s been a tre- through the process of applying to school gallery, and the competition shadow doesn’t show in the dark,” Washburn will take these five im- mendous help in trying to bring my the show as well as to art school.” will be tough. But considering how sings The Weeknd, “the emptiness ages and present them to a team of art up to the caliber I know it needs Whether preparing for upcom- much skill she has developed at this I felt from the start, will follow me judges, all professional artists them- to be in order to be accepted into ing art shows or just having fun point so early on in her career, and ‘till I fall apart.” Longtime Disclo- selves, who will then decide wheth- the show,” she clarified. after classes, Washburn can often the authenticity of her signature sure collaborator Sam Smith, con- er or not to accept her work into the The show is set to run next sum- be found in the Knight Fine Arts face pottery, Washburn is guaran- tinues the vibe in “Omen,” already show. The application deadline is mer. Along with the possibility of Center 3D art room improving her teed to intrigue and impress many a chart-topping hit. Disclosure not December 31. “Currently, I plan to winning a number of cash prizes craft, and a look around the room other artists at the Boston Mills only features popular artists but also use this winter and spring to make presented at each of the two week- will uncover a vast array of her sig- Art Fest. She can be sure that entire showcases jazz vocalists Brendan the pieces needed for the actual end shows, this will also be an in- nature face pottery. Outside of her WRA community will be behind Reilly and Gregory Porter as well as show; right now, I’m just working credible learning experience and a constant work in the 3D art room, her. lesser known acts such as neo-soul duo LION BABE and R&B vocal- ist, Kwabs. Throughout the album it is evi- The Moos Gallery Presents: Clarissa Jakobsons dent that Disclosure has grown “Portrait of Aphrodite” depicts var- from being mere inexperienced By HANLEY JEFFERIS ’19 ious humanoid shapes with a focus beatmakers to superior producers, Tucked away in the Knight Fine on a woman in the middle. Other both in sound and writing. In “Su- Arts Center, the Moos Gallery notable pieces include “My Head,” perego,” my personal favorite from is too often treated as a hallway with black, grey, and beige strokes Caracal, Guy and Howard create more than a functioning art gal- colliding in controlled chaos, as if a unique but sophisticated sound lery. However, the Moos Gallery is the viewer is actually in Jakobsons’ while maintaining a classic Disclo- filled with incredible artwork worth head, following her thoughts as she sure feel. Caracal is also Disclosure’s viewing. From August 28 to Octo- paints. The brushstrokes enhance first album to not include a single ber 4, Clarissa Jakobsons’ artwork the chaotic appearance of the piece instrumental track, which is rare for was on display in the Moos Gallery but Jakobsons makes every move- electronic music artists and a sign here at Western Reserve Academy. ment appear purposeful. that vocals are just as important as Jakobsons received a bachelor’s de- “Still Life: Homage to Hans Hof- drums or keyboards to the Law- gree in visual arts from Kent State mann” illustrates a boat caught in rence brothers. “Jaded” includes SAMMY BLUSO University and continued to com- rough waters, with clear stylistic in- vocals from Howard Lawrence him- plete graduate work in poetry. She spiration from the artist, Hans Hof- self and is another fantastic song on has two daughters, both of whom mann. The watery, dripping paint the album. are WRA graduates. She currently in the piece strongly resembles that In general, Disclosure’s new Al- teaches a creative writing course at of Hofmann’s work. bum, Caracal, shows the expansive- Cuyahoga Community College. One of the most unique aspects of SAMMY BLUSO ness of their style and stretches and Aside from being featured in the Jakobson’s art is in her artist books: blends the boundaries of electric Moos Gallery, Jakobsons has held she paints pages of books that she vibes and classical influences. Cara- both an open gallery talk and a po- folds or cuts into patterns and then LOGAN SNELL cal in turn provides excellent music etry reading in the past month at binds them according to ancient for dancing, studying or casual lis- WRA. techniques. “Breath Beneath a Tulip tening, and Caracal does not dis- Her artwork in the Moos Gal- Leaf” is cut into the shape of a fish appoint. Every song on this album lery is an eclectic collection of art- with colorful pages and a poem on exudes excellent sound and precise ist books, oil paintings, and poetry, one of the pages. The poem within production. I highly recommend all reflecting the passion described the book is called “Oyster Pond.” this EP to anyone looking for a in Jakobsons’ artist statement. The “Untie the Ribbons” is another good listen. pedestals in the center of the room artist book, this one folded as a display the artist books and mixed trifold with the cover showing a media, while the walls of the gal- statue. The center of the piece dis- lery are decorated with multiple oil plays a beautiful building with two paintings. figures standing in front of it. In her artist statement, Jakobsons Though Jakobsons’ artwork has commented, “I delve into personal been removed from the gallery, imagery, sometimes meditating in the work of many other artists will the spontaneous moment. Each grace the walls throughout the re- brush stroke, each color, is a re- mainder of the school year. The sponse, from flowing oils that dance Moos Gallery may not be the most on canvas to my artist books. My well known or popular place on heart and soul are forever captured campus, but the art it houses speaks RED AND BLACK in the process of creating these for itself on why the gallery should The album art for Disclosure’s pieces.” be more popular. new album, Caracal 5

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getting ridiculous. I don’t know if he’ll ever leave.” The student declined to comment as he was still fully engrossed FEBRUARY 2015 Later, Reserve Still at StudentCoffee Shop RESERVE RECORD ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 2015 5 in his reading. However, his eyes The Eggplant were bloodshot and his body was visibly shaking. An on-call doctor The Eggplant: along with a researcher studied the “Hey Siri, Give Us a Hint” Event correlation between sleep depriva- tion, caffeine intake and “APUSH” By CARSON HARKINS ’19 Spirit Week Or Spirit Year? homework on the teenage brain. On September 9, Apple Inc. By ARTHUR AUBERGINE ENTERTAINMENT Day,” the themes started going The student showed no signs of hosted a highly anticipated festiv- By ARTHUR AUBERGINE ’00 downhill pretty fast. “I really started stopping or leaving the establish- ity nicknamed, “Hey Siri, Give Us A Western Reserve Academy stu- HUDSON — The dress code at to lose interest around ‘Dress Like ment any time soon. a Hint” event. The event took place dent who asked to remain anony- Western Reserve Academy is often Your Favorite Off-Brand Breakfast In addition to consuming outra- at the multi-purpose, 7,000-seat mous has recently caused a stir in under discussion. Many students Cereal Day,’” claimed one upper- geous amounts of coffee, the stu- arena otherwise known as the Bill local coffee shop news. According dent consumed the majority of the find it to be draconian and difficult classman, “I don’t even eat breakfast to recent reports, the student, a ju- Graham Civic Auditorium in San to adhere to; however, students are most days because I need the extra baked goods in the store. “He’s be- Francisco, California. Previously, nior, has not left Open Door Cof- coming a real burden on the store, occasionally granted a reprieve from sleep.” Such qualms are echoed in fee Company in over 72 hours. The Apple had hosted a variety of me- populace by spraying the Punisher’s but he’s a good source of revenue at formal school attire. This year, just other members of the student body student reportedly walked down dia events, the earliest being the an- RESERVE RECORD logo, with the slogan “Despite what the moment,” noted the proprietor, as in years past, the administration who seem to be losing interest in Friday morning with a backpack nouncement of the new iPhone re- your momma told you...violence “We’re just hoping that this doesn’t deemed the week before Home- the seemingly never ending series laden with AP United States Histo- lease held on January 9, 2007. This does solve problems.” No matter become a trend and this doesn’t coming, “Spirit Week.” The goal, as of dress down days. “I really wish ry homework. The student was last technology company is continuing your opinion of the war’s politics, happen again during exam week.” the name suggests, serves to kindle we could have a Reserve Green day seen Monday morning, immersed its zealous nature by introducing this dehumanization is appalling. The status of the student’s health a sense of school pride in the stu- sometime soon, I just can’t get be- in reading, with dozens of empty Kyle’s ‘hero’ label is undeserved - his remains in question and it is un- software updates for the Apple TV, dent body. More often than not, the hind “Dress Like a Midwesterner mugs piled around the table. lack of tolerance for other religions clear what form his rehabilitation Apple Watch, and iOS 9. only true spirit shown is the unique Day,” articulated an underclassmen. The owners of the cafe were undermines free exercise, a right en- will take. The new Apple TV, now fully spirit of teenagers to leap at any The students are not the only shocked to find him there when shrined in the Constitution he sup- equipped with a new Siri Remote, opportunity to find loopholes and Academy members waiting out the they opened up on Saturday morn- posedly defends. tvOS and finally, the App Store ap- wear sweatpants to class. This year ing, but by Monday’s sunrise, they end of spirit week. Perhaps The faculty,the mantra, who “Sheep, Wolf pears to be a hit. The Apple Watch’s appeared to have accepted his resi- was no different. are generally more andhesitant Sheepdog” to par is most- appealing to new watchOS 2 was previewed at dential status. They nearly decided The true caveat of “Spirit Week” ticipate in “Spirit Week,”its viewers, are eager echoing the post-9/11 the event, wowing the crowd with WIKIMEDIA COMMONS to remain closed, since there were this fall, is that it is not yet over. to be able to teach focusedneoconservative pupils war cry. This phi- its high-speed apps and enhanced ’18 not enough mugs to stay open all Sniper Shoots DownAs of press time,the we haveTruth entered again. “If my students don’tlosophy care is dogmatically preached to communication options. In addi- cil. The groundbreaking iPhone sion, Apple decided to throw in a day. “I’m starting to get worried the fifth week of scheduled school about dressing professionally, thena young Kyle by his father, classify- tion to the refined operating sys- 6s comes with the A9 chip, which musical performance by no other about him,” commented the shop spirit. It started when a film crew neither do I,” asserted a faculty ing everyone into three categories. tem, it is now possible to buy de- gives desktop-like processing, high- than One Republic. After the per- owner,” we agreed to have a barista Leung: Propagandistic Americanarrived on campus in order to film master adorned in gold chains for The camera cuts to a bully (wolf) resolution photos and videos, and formance, the Twittersphere blew hang around after hours, but this is signer Apple Watches, which is establishing shots for the upcoming “Dress Like Your Favorite Late 90s hurting Kyle’s brother (sheep). Kyle the new multi-touch or 3DTouch. up with outraged comments. @ good news to anyone who needs Netflix series, “Reserve Green is the Hip-Hop Star Day.” (sheepdog) steps in and rescues his The iPad Pro, which Apple de- rameshsrivats tweeted, “Steve Jobs that extra pizazz. iOS 9 also was By YING KA LEUNG New Black.” While “Spirit Week” shows no brother. Such simpleminded for- scribed as “Thin. Light. Epic,” has launched iMac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Creates Popular App announced and released September This disruption prompted a delay sign of stopping in the immedi- mulas reflect the cartoonish treat- Peter Campanelli 16. This improved system’s features the highest resolution on any iOS and played U2. Tim Cook launches in the spirit week festivities. “It’s re- ate future, many would agree that ment of the world in terms of “good American Sniper caters to a mili- include updates to many of the es- device, a light design that is almost multiple versions of every product ally been a snowball since then, one vs. evil” — as if playground bullying tant, ultranationalist sickness in so- it has overstayed its welcome. The sential Apple apps, the multitasking “mind-blowing,” and compatible and plays One Republic.” Aside thing led to another and spirit week could extrapolate into international ciety. The film features Navy SEAL line has been crossed and critical feature for iPads, and the smarter, to the Apple Pencil. The iPencil is from the unenthused viewers in re- politics! Kyle wrote in his book, “I sniper, Chris Kyle, the most lethal is still going strong,” explained an mass has been achieved. As of press faster Siri. essentially what it sounds like: a sponse to the “big music surprise,” see the world in black and white. I in US military history. Throughadministrator. time, more than twelve prospective However, software is not the only pencil. However, it is a stylus engi- this event was deemed a success as a Kyle’s autobiography; there was no don’t see a lot of gray.” twisted screenplay, the film brain Strong- might be the wrong word students have been turned away by neered to work like your finger. number of people are now eagerly contact between the two. In its reduction of any free think- per addicting, and I can never just thing new and exciting. Apple also washes its audience with ato revision describe- the current state of the bizarre dress and apparent lack To top off all of the updates and waiting for their new, nifty Apple American Sniper also has religious ing on the part of the viewer to a play it for a minute. I always end introduced the iPhone 6s and 6s ist version of the Iraq “SpiritWar wrapped Week.” Many of the fan- of order during school. Hopefully, products publicized at this occa- gadget to arrive at their doorstep. overtones. Kyle was deeply Chris- binary vision of good and evil with up playing for an hour.” Charlie Plus, iPad Pro and the Apple Pen- in a false moral truth.favorite themed days were there at this trend will not continue, and tian, viewing the Iraq War through its sanctimonious representation of ’18 Kolodziej ’18 added, “It’s both well Targeting thethose beginning, without histori the- administrators students and faculty alike will be such a lens. The first scene in Iraq Kyle and its dehumanizing portray- designed and fun to play.” Timothy cal knowledge,have struggleda scene shows to meetKyle’s the standard back to dressing within the familiar, has him pocketing a bible he stole als of Iraqis, this movie is dangerous. Lund ’16 commented, “This app is shockedin the reaction past fewto 9/11 weeks. and Aftercuts “Amer- yet oddly comforting, confines of from church as a boy. This hagi- Sinister propaganda, masquerading techincally sound, all the way down toica Kyle’s Day,” deployment. “Pajama Day” This andfalsely “Twin the WRA Handbook’s dress code. by Makena Hayes ’17 ography gives the impression that as history, indoctrinates youth into to the graphics. It is great to see Crossword implies that Iraq and Saddam Hus- Kyle deserves sympathy, portraying enlisting, thus creating more dam- young kids use techology these days sein are tied to 9/11 and ignores Across 32. Grammy-winning Kyle as tormented by his actions. aged veterans and sowing the seeds By LOGAN SNELL and I am excited to see what else the politics behind the war. Kyle is 1. Mexico’s body of American trio In his book, Kyle brags that he told of public discontent perpetuating Campanelli can create.” depicted fighting AQI (Al-Qaeda water 35. Don’t subtract a colonel, “I like to shoot people the cycle of war. Using argumentum Version 3.0 of Square Fighter is on Movie inReview: Iraq), supporting the Iraq-9/11The Visit In today’s society, we are sur- 5. Enduring pain 36. Noosed ropes with Korans.” And although these ad passiones, it promotes a jingo- the way. According to Campanelli, connection myth. However, AQI rounded with technology. Almost without showing used to control shocking statements are conve- ism and self-adulation draped in it will feature new characters, power was formed after the invasion in everyone owns some device to ups, a game center leaderboard for 10. The meat police livestock niently omitted, his message seems the American flag. Director Clint 2003, manipulating Iraqi civilians’ check email, watch movies, listen to friends to view others’ scores and 14. Against 38. Zero to have found a home in some Eastwood should use his skills else- insecurity as a recruitment oppor- music and use apps. Have you ever increased efficiency. Currently, 15. The current star 40. Wife of Zeus viewers’ hearts: according to the where — shouting at empty chairs, tunity. Arab-American Anti-Discrimina- wondered how apps are developed? Campanelli has no plans for future sign 41. Sphere perhaps. American Sniper’s narrative is tion Committee, since the movie’s Peter Campanelli ’18 did. After at- apps, but he is set to start work on a 16. An ancient fluffy 42. Abbrv. for stain- by Simon Ong ’15 largely fictional- the moral dilemma release, there “has been an increase tending a Western Reserve Acad- new project once Square Fighter 3.0 dog from China less steel of a child and his mother rushing in hate speech.” emy summer program, Campanelli comes out. Square Fighter is free for 17. Queen Victoria 43. Acronym used to at a convoy with a grenade was ex- Kyle insists he fought “savage, de- applied this knowledge to design an download on all iOS devices and it owned one of these introduce an alter- aggerated. There was no child - the spicable evil.” In his book, he wrote, app using game software, Game- is suitable for all ages. small dogs nate name movie makes her doubly evil by “I hate the savages,” explaining an salad. With the assistance of Mat- 19. A well-known 44. Kurt Cobain adding a child. Another main an- incident in which he killed a wom- thew Gerber, Director of Education Nathan; an actor 45. To have created tagonist, The Butcher, specializes in Technology, Campanelli developed WIKIMEDIA COMMONS an. “I loved what I did,” a remorse- 20. Baxter a hole in the ground murder with drills and is also a fig- less Kyle rattles on later in the book. his own app, Square Fighter. Square SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 21. Capital: Doha 46. Possessive ment of the screenwriter’s imagina- “It was fun.” He recounted that his Fighter follows the story of Square- By ELLIOT ONG ’17 23. Evil eyes pronoun of the younger brother Tyler, a tion. In the screenplay, every person platoon would intimidate the Iraqi fred, a victimized blue square, and The Visit his battles with the evil “baddies”: 26. Medicant 47. incision , directed by M. Night popular middle school rapper, as Kyle shot was armed; however, Kyle Shyamalan, is a horror movie that was ordered to shoot any military- red, green and purple squares. 28. Doctor 48. Pedestal for a opposed to well thought out and follows siblings Becca and Tyler as creative dialogue. The horror, on aged male, a much murkier moral Several of Campanelli’s classmates 31. Club that pro- little white ball they spend a week at their grand- the other hand, is rooted in jump proposition. These demonizing nar- frequently engage with the app. Pe- motes purebred dog 51. Linguistic mark parent’s house. Though the visit scares. During brief moments in the ratives only serve to incite emotions ter Lanzon ’18 remarked, “It’s su- events in Zoë 54. Obsolete pun- 74. To give up power coated Chinese may seem normal, the kids have movie, our characters find them- among the American public. Mus- 32. One of Cali’s big 52. Church official, ishment, just add or territory breed. never met their grandparents, thus selves in a suspenseful situation, tafa, shown as Kyle’s archenemy, is 51 Game & _____ cities rhymes with Cheadle feathers 12. Quixote adding an element of suspense. and build up to a great opportunity a sniper who Kyle finally kills in a 52 Sound Navigation and 33. In one and out 56. Pull the ___ 55. Alpha’s counter- Down 13. ___struck Becca and Tyler choose to film their for good scare, and then instead of firefight. Ironically shown fighting 45 Hex or Hill, for Ranging the other 57. Top floor used for both Shia and Sunni factions, part 1. Space; opening 18. A line that encounter for their mother who is a scary peak, it would end with an example 53 Drastic or Far-Out 34. Reduced worth for storage he was only briefly mentioned in 56. Copy and ____ 2. A card game of extends in only one not staying with them. However, as image that would again, make you 47 SPORTS! on TV 55 Kellogg’s waffles 37. Oneness 59. Pens contain 58. Lean, copper- matching colour and direction they are filming, they notice some think you were watching a comedy. 48 Gush out 56 FOXHOUND agent 39. Not just a good these coloured Hungarian numbers; originated 22. A touring group disturbing habits their grandpar- With no imagery or eerie feeling of 50 Wood cutters 57 Elizabeth’s beau dog, but a great one. 60. Cautious, careful Crossword: Nerd Edition unit dog breed in Ohio of entertainers ents have. While the movie may unease or danger, the movie must 52 Powered hero 59 Roku’s successor 40. Native Ameri- 61. Cycles per Sec- 33 Stage of sleep 60. Mental sharp- 3. Limited 23. Michael Jackson spark controversy about whether or use jumpscares (which were often ACROSS adjective 60 Disease-inducing cans called Pueblos ond (now Hz) 35 Harry’s friend ness 4. Fall hockey hit not it was made to be a comedy or ridiculous and caused an uproar of 1 32nd President 54 Spongebob microorganism by the Spanish 62. Bark of a small 37 Six-pack 61. A greenish-blue 5. Large flat piece 24. Scrape by a horror movie, the movie is neither laughter) to catch its audience off 4 Deer relative can’t tie these 62 Open forcefully 42. The ____ of time dog 38 Lawman colour 6. Sn 25. Remove an funny enough, nor scary enough guard in a moment of suspense. If 7 Star Wolf 57 Sun god 64 25 Down Adjective 45. Disused and 64. Highest in the 39 Solo 63. Unbreakable 7. Jedi; ___-Wan article of clothing to be either. Watching this movie, you are looking for a funny mov- member Dengar 58 Alias acronym 66 Koopaling storage 44 Sixth Sense neglected suit 10 Capital of 60 Past Tense of 69. Salmon, coral, 8. The people of Iraq from “active” there were far too many silly mo- ie to watch with your friends, or 45 Jolt 68 Note of debt 49. Fastest way 65. Man, man, and 20 Capital of the fuschia, magenta 9. A dog older than 26. Even better than ments that caused the theater to a movie that will make you feel South Korea 21 Across Ukraine 46 Master Chief’s down the snowy man together 12 Bruce Banner 61 Output, before 70. Internal or exter- the Bible; the nat’l 50% off laugh. These moments overshadow unsafe or in a state of immediate franchise mountain 66. Anger 22 Flightless birds nal lesion breed of Israel 27. Sox the horror aspect of the movie and panic, I would not recommend fled here 1991 25 ____ Climbers 47 To exit 50. Residential area 67. Wordless signal lead the audience to believe that this movie. However, if you are in 13 Enthusiasm 63 Bizarre 71. Fe 10. The largest uni- 29. Hard, top, cow- 27 Holden catches fullscreen outside the city for yes or no it was made to be a comedy. As search of an overlookable plot and 15 Make amends 65 To be plural 72. Pools and ___ versity in Cali boy, bowler in it 49 Princess 53. 2nd day of the 68. Suffix in organic for the comedy, the humor of the jumpscare based horror, this movie 16 Stock Pot, in conjugation 4 Canal 73. Tiny 11. A wrinkly, rough 30. High and ___ 29 Johansson’s Toadstool wk. chemistry movie relies heavily on the antics is the one for you. Termina 67 Graduation 5 Bicknell Prefect Marvel 17 Princess of tradition 6 Donkey, Diddy character Hyrule 69 Roman War 7 Common prefix 30 Ness’ former 18 Himalayan God’s month 8 Loafer companion Bovid 70 Neither’s 9 Dr. Manhattan 31 Swamp 19 Leader of the partner adjective 32 Roman cavalry Greil 71 Truant student 10 Tell Mercenaries game 11 “Gone With the 21 Obtain 72 Manta Wind” actress 23 Planted on the 73 Murdough 13 Central tomb of Eetion Athletic Center American 24 Player 2 74 The native 26 Cheerful application of 14 Computer data 28 John Layman comic series DOWN 30 Johansson film 1 Unborn life 31 Meager 2 Darth Tyranus 34 Ebola 3 Command given 36 Every to Forrest 40 Soccer chant 41 Marty’s mentor 42 Constrictor 43 Pacman or Tetris, for example 6 RESERVE RECORD CENTERFOLD OCTOBER 2015 RESERVE RECORD CENTERFOLD OCTOBER 2015 7 The Western Reserve A Survey on Style

The Reserve Record asked a series of questions to twenty-four WRA stu- Chung Hwa Kristina dents. We wanted to know about Suh Nazarova Academy Runway their style and how they perceive What would you change What is your favorite style at WRA. about the dress code? clothing store? If I could change one thing about I shop online at Zara a lot because Timmy Colton Chris the dress code, it would be to get rid they have free returns. Lund of the dress code. What is your favorite Zampelli Sprunt How did you dress prior piece of clothing? What is your morning What is your favorite What is your morning to WRA? A really bummy, cropped ugly routine? clothing store? routine? I wore jeans all the time, skirts or sweater which other people would My morning routine is pretty sim- dresses made me feel overdressed Shower —rinse hair, don’t wash — The Patagonia store in Colorado wear for "ugly sweater days" but ple. I wake up and shower, dry my and uncomfortable. let my hair air dry —towels mess was awesome, definitely need one which I wear seriously. it up —get dressed, eat breakfast, nearby. hair with a towel and then put a If you could have any little putty in it (if I have time) and How has WRA changed brush teeth, bike to school. What is your favorite piece of clothing in the leave it be. Then I can quickly put how you dress? What is your favorite world, what would it be? piece of clothing? together a decent look and get out The dresscode overwhelmed me my clothing store? A white baseball cap with an Ameri- the door. If I could own one article of cloth- freshman year, so I went in hyper- eBay. can flag on the front, from a trip to How did you dress prior ing in the world, it would be the prepared with pants, blouses, and What is your favorite Maine a few summers ago. And also to WRA? sparkly bodysuit britney spears blazers meant for people above piece of clothing? my grey Patagonia sweatshirt I've wore in her toxic music video. 80. Over the years, it's taught me Before coming to WRA, I dressed How do you dress outside had for a few years. like the stereotypical surfer/skater how to break it without getting in Right now, my favorite thing I own How has WRA changed kid with skinny jeans and graphic t- of school? trouble. is a circa 2001 Britney Spears USA shirts. I don’t think I had bad style, Outside of school, I usually wear How do you dress outside Tour Long Sleeve shirt. The shirt is how you dress? but it wasn’t very sophisticated. jeans and a t-shirt — I try to be of school? covered in graphics and really a ri- Having to dress warmer. Walking as comfortable as possible because Leggings, shorts, t-shirts, tanktops. diculous shirt, but I love it anyway. from building to building on cam- How has WRA changed how you dress? school clothes are usually anything Sarah If you could have any pus during the winter everyday can but. piece of clothing in the be brutal, and classes in Seymour WRA has definitely made me a Jones Will world, what would it be? are usually colder than it is outside. sharper dresser. Now that I have an What is your favorite How do you dress outside increased wardrobe of dress shirts Sasha clothing store? Downing I'm torn on this answer. My first and chinos, I can dress with a more What is your morning of school? My favorite store to buy clothes instinct would be a Rick Owens mature and urban fashion sense Davis from is probably Tobi. The clothes routine before school? SS15 Sleeveless Hoodie Jacket, I dress the same, minus the tie and when I feel like looking sharp. What is your favorite blazer … usually. don't cost a lot of money, and they Wake up early so I can lay in bed which comes at a steep price of How do you dress outside clothing store? Joey $163,184.00. Yet, I'm also really Randazzo are super trendy, which is always and make it feel like a sleep-in ev- getting into turtleneck sweaters, so of school? My favorite store to buy clothes nice. eryday. What is your favorite I would also settle for a bunch of Outside of school I usually stick from is Hollister because they have How did you dress prior How did you dress prior really cheap turtlenecks. with a pair of low profile boots or a lot of stylish shorts clothing store? to WRA? to WRA? shoes, some skinny pants and a What is your favorite I used to shop at the Gap a lot when What would you change Before coming to WRA I wore I would always wear a t-shirt and plain, soft t-shirt, sweater, or but- it was in town. Now it’s kind of just about the dress code? piece of clothing? jeans and shorts most days, and athletic shorts or a collared shirt Cargo shorts, graphic tees, and ton up shirt. wherever has the stuff I like. Zanna My favorite piece of clothing right rarely wore dresses. I'd wear yoga with dress shorts. hoodies. I didn’t really pay much at- I think this rule has been made less What is your favorite Leciejewski severe this year, but I really believe now is my huge winter peacoat pants on the days when I was too What is your favorite tention to style before high school. piece of clothing? tired to care about what to wear. What would you change What would you change guys should be allowed to grow Kate jacket. piece of clothing? about the dress code? about the dress code? their hair as long as they want. What would you change My favorite piece of clothing is my How has WRA changed My wool blazer. Its very soft despite Winson pair of plaid pants For girls, I would change having to The one thing I would change is the about the dress code? your style? being very business-like. What is your favorite How did you dress prior wear a collared shirt with pants or a facial hair rule for boys. I think that clothing store? If I could change one thing about WRA has definitely made my sense If you could, what would skirt. A nice sweater alone still looks we should be allowed to have facial the dress code, I would make wear- to WRA? of fashion more sophisticated. On Sarah J.Crew and GAP you change about the classy. hair as long as it is neatly grown ing a tie every day that isn't Reserve I can say, looking back, I am not any other day I'd complain about dress code? How did you dress prior and groomed (i.e. not patchy or Smith If you could have any Green an option. I just hate having very proud of the way I dressed. the dress code, but truthfully, the What is your morning No clip-on bowties. Period. to WRA? scrubby). I usually grow out a beard piece of clothing in the to pick a tie every day and trying How has WRA changed dress code has forced me to get routine? to look coordinated. Reserve Green creative about how to look good I used to put a lot of time and effort over the summer and it looks pretty world, what would it be? how you dress? okay, not unprofessional. Roll out of bed and hope for the everyday would be simple enough. without breaking the rules. into all my outfit choices, making Any of Blair Waldorf's outfits from My style changed dramatically How do you dress outside best. Gracie sure that every color coordinates. Gossip Girl. How did you dress prior coming to WRA. It changed how What would you change of school? How has WRA changed What is your favorite If you could, what would to WRA? I felt about dressing up, which I about the dress code? Morgan I always try to look put together clothing store? how you dress? you change about the Before Reserve, I dressed very casu- never liked to do before. I would makes jeans an everyday What is your morning outside of school. Especially on J. Crew ally. A pair of jeans or nice shorts option, as opposed to a Saturday routine? I now dress more comfy than ever. weekends, I try to wear clothes that dress code? The style of clothes doesn’t matter What would you change and a t-shirt was my go to outfit for only thing. still represent my style, without The girls' requirement to wear blaz- The 9 Minute Morning: wake up, as much as the comfort. If every- about the dress code? school. Mike going over the top. My go-to fall ers with pants Katie wash my face, brush my teeth, and thing matches, that means I’m hav- Zeleznik weekend outfit is a sweater, dark I would allow pants with back How has WRA changed Weinzierl put on clothes. ing a good day. jeans, and my suede chukkas. pockets. What is your favorite Francisco How do you dress outside how you dress? Grace What is your favorite If you could, what would What is your favorite How has WRA changed piece of clothing? clothing store? Blanco you change about the of school? clothing store? I now own way too many dresses, Deng how you dress? My favorite piece of clothing is my My favorite store to shop at is What is your favorite dress code? Usually you can just find me in skirts and oxfords. What is your favorite I buy most of my clothes from J. I oftentimes dress a lot nicer than I Cleveland Indians tie. I try to wear H&M. clothing store? sweatpants and a t-shirt, I only Crew. I also like Brooks Brothers, clothing store? Less strict on the boys. did before Reserve, even when I'm it as often as possible. How has WRA changed For school my favorite store to buy put thought into my outfits when Banana Republic, and Gap. How has WRA changed not in school. Sammy My favorite store to buy clothes in How did you dress prior how you dress? clothes from is Brooks Brothers. I have to. How has WRA changed Dresden how you dress? Bluso the United States is A & F, some- to WRA? Reserve has shaped how I dress, I What would you change how you dress? Moll times Hollister. Before WRA, I dressed as casual as have grown to love wearing dresses I focus more on comfort and sim- What would you change What is your morning about the dress code? Coming to WRA has definitely al- What would you change humanly possible. Usually I'd wear and skirts everyday. plicity. School requires classier op- Elliot routine? I would allow students who can Adam lowed me to develop my own style. about the dress code? about the dress code? a t-shirt and shorts. How do you dress outside tions so I now own an inordinate I pick out my outfit, then my shoes grow beards to have them especially amount of internally pocketed Birch Instead of complaining about the Ong No formal dress for Monday sit One change that I want to make to What is your favorite of school? and then get my hair and makeup in the winter. pants. But, school has not stripped dress code like most, I decided to What is your morning down. the dress code is that we can dress clothing store? Out of school, I normally can be What is your morning make the best of it by experiment- done. How did you dress prior my flare for fashion! routine? How did you dress prior What is your favorite more casually to class. found in shorts or leggings and a routine? ing with different shirts, ties, blaz- GV Art and Design is a great place t-shirt. to WRA? How do you dress outside Wake up at 7:00, shower, brush my to WRA? clothing store? How did you dress prior Shower, get dressed, wait about 15 ers, etc. Eventually I built up my to get Cleveland-themed t-shirts. I of school? teeth, go back to sleep till 8:00. Before coming to WRA, I dressed to WRA? How did you dress prior I went to Old Trail before Reserve minutes while my hair dries, do my own unique style and wardrobe that J. Crew or Madewell have a pretty big collection of their in a t-shirt and athletic shorts. In China, when I go out, I usu- to WRA? so I dressed mainly with Polos and Much more casually since I have to hair (apply pre-styling cream, blow lets me express myself even within How do you dress outside What is your favorite items. ally wear dresses that we call school I would always wear athletic shorts really no sense of style. wear nicer clothes for school dry, push back with my hands and the confines of the dress code. of school? How has WRA changed What would you change piece of clothing? dress here. and t-shirts. What is your favorite the hair product), brush my teeth, What is your favorite how you dress? about the dress code? Cargo shorts and graphic tee. How do you dress outside piece of clothing? Photo Credits: Max Borrmann ’16 shave if necessary, go to school. piece of clothing? All of my sweaters…so comfy What is your favorite What is your favorite I do not wear athletic shorts and I would make it so that every single Thank you to all the participants in- How did you dress prior What would you change of school? day we wear Reserve Green and or- piece of clothing? My favorite piece of clothing for volved for your generous donation My gray wool blazer from J. Crew. clothing store? t-shirts when I go out that much to WRA? It fits me well and the elbow patches anymore. I wear a nice dressy t-shirt about the dress code? Outside of school, I dress in comfy der five sets of Reserve Green attire My favorite piece of clothing that I school has to be my blue blazer. You of time to answer the questions dur- I dressed like most 8th grade boys: add a rustic flare to a classic piece. The bookstore. and khakis or a pair of nice shorts Blazers with pants! and casual style. to make this possible. own is my grey t-shirt dress. can’t go wrong. ing a busy time of the year. 8 RESERVE RECORD SPORTS OCTOBER 2015 Athlete Spotlight: Manziel Looks to Make an Maria Paparella Impact for Browns This Season

By STEVEN YANG ’19 By JOEY RANDAZZO ’17 Save after save, girls soccer captain Johnny Football. Johnny Cleve- Maria Paparella ’16, has made big land. Money Manziel. Whatever plays as well as a name for herself you choose to call him, the majority on the girls soccer team. A four year of Cleveland sports fans know that Varsity player, Paparella knows the Johnny Manziel eagerly wants to try sport well. “I started playing soccer to win the Browns’ starting quarter- as soon as I could get my hands on back spot over Josh McCown. After a ball,” Paparella recalled. McCown’s concussion from week From this moment, Paparella 1, Manziel quickly capitalized on seemed destined to play for the the opportunity. He went into the Western Reserve Academy program. game late in the first quarter as a “I choose to play soccer at Reserve substitute for McCown. because I had played club since I On his first drive of the game, was little.” Outside of school, Papa- Manziel tossed a perfect pass down rella played with the Internationals the left sideline to Travis Benjamin,

Soccer Club and the Whitecaps this DAN DORMAN who beat New York Jets cornerback WIKIMEDIA COMMONS past year. Antonio Cromartie and scored the It may seem surprising, but Pa- and raining. The game was super first six points of the game. This was Manziel came into the league as an responsibility for my actions and it’s parella took a two year respite from close the whole time, but in the a crowning moment for Manziel as arrogant, rookie quarterback. After my intention to work very hard to soccer early in her career. “I actu- end, we pulled through with the this touchdown spanned 54 yards, a winning the Heisman Trophy as a regain everyone’s trust.” ally took about a two year break in win. I think that game also gave me feat the Browns accomplished only freshman at Texas A&M (the first This summer, Johnny Manziel third grade when my dad started to a lot of confidence, which helped once all of last season. freshman to ever receive the award) did just that. His teammates recog- coach the team because I couldn’t bring my level of play up and led to Many Clevelanders do not see he felt confident in his abilities as a nized a new sense of commitment deal with his pressure.” a great season.” That match served past this play and root for Manziel player. Some say that his confidence and determination in him. A report However, her drive and passion for as a turning point for Paparella and to take the starting position. Crit- earned his status as a troublesome from the Cleveland Browns claimed the game caused her to return back the rest of the team, which ended ics, on the other hand, eagerly jump rookie. He caused problems for the that he “left his rookie season and to the sport. “My favorite aspect of up winning a record twelve games on the fact that Manziel also threw Browns organization after getting everything else that came with it be- playing soccer is the competitive by the end of the season. an interception that the Jets capital- into trouble with his excessive par- hind him the moment he reported nature and the team mentality. I The girls team has continually ized on. Reporters quoted Manziel tying and “commitment to night- for the Browns’ offseason workout love to compete and especially for achieved success. Paparella and the after the game saying that “first life.” After some problems with the program.” Hopefully this commit- my team,” Paparella explained, “If I rest of the senior class look forward and foremost, you can’t turn the law, he entered into a rehab facility. ment gets him through this year. am having an off day I always look to leading the team through anoth- ball over.” This comment marked Manziel stayed in rehab for much He should be getting more playing to them and they motivate me to er promising season. “This is defi- an important shift in Manziel as he of the offseason after his rookie time if Josh McCown continues to push through and play harder for nitely a building year for the team. has rarely critiqued himself over the year. After he left, he issued a state- struggle and Cleveland cannot wait them.” We lost a huge chunk of our varsity course of his career. ment to all Browns fans: “I take full to see what he can do. Each of Paparella’s seasons at team from last year,” she stated. The WRA have been filled with an team currently has a record of 5-5- abundance of highlights. Her great- 1(five wins, five losses, one tie). est high school moment occurred Paparella hopes to continue her NBA Competition Heats Up during freshman year on her birth- passion for the game and partici- day when the team played against pate in the soccer and lacrosse pro- As 2015-16 Season Approaches local rival, Cuyahoga Valley Chris- grams at Kenyon College next year. tian Academy. As Paparella de- According to Paparella, she is “really By EAMON MULVIHILL ’19 scribes it: “It was freezing outside excited to play at the college level.” and MANAS SRINIVASAIAH ’19 After a wild free agency this past summer, NBA teams have re- OSU Football vamped their rosters and in some cases gutted and started the rebuild- Off to Rocky Start ing process. The revitalized Clippers survived a scare from Northern Il- and the completely reloaded—deep By ANDREW SONG ’19 linois, when OSU’s offense played in luxury taxes—Cavaliers will be With five of the best players in and relied heavily on their defense teams to watch this season. With college football, the Ohio State to get the win of 20-13. The game the new basketball season inching University Football team has high against Western Michigan yielded ever closer, a mere thirty days away, expectations for this season. Af- a good performance from the team we take a look at the two teams who ter winning the College Football as Ohio State won 38-12. In the look to win their respective Eastern Playoff against the top two ranked game against Indiana, the Buckeyes and Western Conference Champi- teams in the country, OSU looks looked strong until Indiana’s final onships. drive, when they almost gave up to repeat that success. This season, When one looks at tight contend- 3 SHADES OF BLUE Ohio State had lofty expectations a game-tying touchdown. Finally, ers in the East, we see the never-ag- LeBron James looks to lead the Cavaliers to another championship. and headlines ranging from Brax- they dominated the game against ing Spurs, the grit and grind Griz- ton Miller switching positions to Maryland. zlies, the explosive Thunder, and, old, he has the experience as well as Cavaliers could not secure the wide receiver, to the quarterback Though Ohio State’s record reads of course, the newly crowned NBA the ability to make big shots. With 2014-15 Championship even af- dilemma with two of the nation’s 5-0 at this point, the offense often champions, the Warriors. One may the addition of these new players ter a wildly successful playoff run. top quarterbacks fighting for the looks inconsistent. The problem lies think, “Wow. The Western Con- along with the best point guard in However, this season will be a dif- starting role. in the quarterback. Ohio State used ference looks completely stacked the league, Chris Paul; one of the ferent a story entirely. All basketball In the first game against Virginia both Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett and competitive,” and the second top power forwards in the league, fans can agree that the Cavs now Tech, Cardale Jones started, but in the first couple of games, playing thought might be, “Hey, if those Blake Griffin and the one of the have amazing depth. the biggest story came with Brax- them equally. Not naming a clear teams aren’t your title contenders, best centers in the league, Deandre During the NBA Finals, the Cavs ton Miller who turned (and spun) starter could affect the play of the then who?” Jordan, the Clippers look ready to had an alarmingly thin bench. Their heads with his performance as a re- team as the players do not know Well, the Clippers look poised to push deeper into a playoff run than new and improved bench looks ca- ceiver and a running back. As a re- who will lead the offense and the be a real threat. Last year they came ever before. pable of playing real minutes in a ceiver, Miller had 71 yards and one team on the field. Also, the scores a game within their first trip to the With 1.5 seconds left on the game. In the 2014-15 finals against touchdown. As a running back, he of these games do not prove that Western Conference Finals, but al- clock, the score reads 84-84, a tie. Golden State, the Cavs lost because had 61 yards and one touchdown as Ohio State is the dominant team. lowed the Houston Rockets to slip Lebron James receives the ball. The of the Warriors’ unending depth. well. The game ended with a final The strength of the opponents past them. One of the main rea- crowd roars. He leaps back to the The Cavs also came up short in score of 42-24 even without their compared to the score of the game sons for the loss lay in the absence corner and fires the ball with barely manpower due to injuries on the defensive superstar Joey Bosa, re- makes some fans feel uneasy about of veteran leadership and versatil- a second left on the clock. There’s a team. However, that’s no longer the ceiver Corey Smith and halfbacks what will happen when Ohio State ity. These problems virtually disap- collective intake of breath from the case. With a second unit consisting Dontre Wilson and Jalin Marshall, plays the hardest game of the year peared as the team acquired Lance crowd. Swish. The ball seamlessly of Mo Williams, J.R. Smith, Rich- who violated team policies and against the number two ranked, Stephenson and Josh Smith. enters the hoop. ard Jefferson and Anderson Varejao, earned suspensions. Michigan State. Another big addition came from There’s a moment of silence as the Cavs bench seems nothing short OSU played their next few With all these questions sur- Paul Pierce, a former all-star player shock emanates around the United of lethal. The roster’s health no lon- games against Hawaii (where they rounding Ohio State and with how and championship winner. He has Center. LeBron James scorched the ger looks in question. Barring any earned a shutout 38-0), Northern the rankings of teams have been the skill and leadership to be able Bulls’ hopes of going up 3-1 in the major injuries, the Cavs look like Illinois, Western Michigan, Indi- wavering, anything could happen to bring the already-sold Clippers series. the team to win the NBA title this ana and Maryland. Ohio State to the team in the upcoming weeks. team to new heights. At 37 years Unfortunately, the Cleveland season. RESERVE RECORD OPINION OCTOBER 2015 9 Social Media Takeover Diet Soda, Friend or Foe? generation is the “me” generation. By KATE WINSON ’17 It is an unspoken competition to Like it or loathe it, social media see who is living the most exciting has taken over our lives. However, life. quite ironically, it is not really social This self-centered storm is not only at all; in fact it is quite the opposite. taking over this generation, but also This media has transformed our spilling into the older generations. society into a self-centered culture. Are parents posting pictures of their Taking selfies and fretting over our children because they truly believe number of likes have taken over our their friends are interested? Or are lives, forcing us to confine ourselves they subtly showing off how ador- into our own little world. Our gen- able their children are? eration has evolved into a culture of Twitter allows us to tweet our self-fascination with a focus online funniest pictures or jokes, Snap- and not on our real lives. chat stories let us show off our “Late adolescents and college stu- awe-inspiring vacation spots and dents love themselves more today Instagram enables us to share that than ever before,” notes Dr. Nathan edited selfie. Social media invites us DeWall, a psychologist at the Uni- to show off our good side, includ- versity of Kentucky. According to ing all that is positive or worthy DeWall, it is easier to become more of boasting about in our life. That self-centered today with the vari- recent vacation, or that one expen- ous social media accounts an aver- sive dinner must be shared with our SANDRA SPURLOCK age adolescent maintains. Selfies fill hundreds of online friends. Instead Diet Soda seems like a salvation to regular soda drinkers looking to kick the habit, but scientifically it is not. our feeds with loyal followers liking of enjoying those moments, we each one then adding a confidence- think about the best angle, edit or By ADAM BIRCH ’16 sodas have zero sugar. enough, once it decomposes in the -boosting comment to the picture. caption to make this photo post- Diet Soda. Once thought to be Since the nutrition facts label body it forms formaldehyde. These This, in turn, causes us to post more able. It is almost as if we are asking the salvation of the soda industry, lists a zero for the quantity of sugar, two poisons are the cause of many selfies and self-related photos, feed- for our self-approval, based on the now finds itself in its tenth year of consumers automatically think that side effects of aspartame (e.g. nau- ing into a never-ending cycle. How number of likes and comments we declining sales. I am a strong op- it is not bad for them when, in fact, sea, headaches, seizures). often do you post a group picture receive. ponent of diet sodas and for good the opposite is true. Many stud- In addition, rumors about the because it is a flattering image of Collectively we are evolving into reason. They are the worst of both ies have shown that the long-term carcinogenic effects of aspartame yourself? a more self-interested, narcissistic worlds; they taste far worse than detriments of artificial sweeteners continue to circulate the Apps, including Facebook, Insta- society. Life should not be just a regular soda (although this is sub- outweigh those of real sugar or even internet. The American Cancer gram and Snapchat, draw us in and popularity contest. We should be jective), and they are not as healthy high-fructose corn syrup. Association recently did a study encourage us to post what we be- focusing on our real lives, not our as alternatives such as iced tea or Studies of the health hazards asso- of 125,000 people to understand lieve is interesting in our lives, and online image. So let us put down just plain old water. ciated with aspartame bloat the in- the long-term effects of regular of course, none of the mundane, the phone, stop worrying about the This begs the question: why does ternet, so I will not bore you with all consumption. They found that as- everyday things. Now suddenly, our likes and enjoy the real world. anyone drink it? The most simple of the statistics. But one of the most partame consumption led to an explanation is the naivety of con- alarming characteristics of aspar- increased risk for leukemia and sumers. Unlike regular soda, whose tame lies in its chemical structure. lymphoma in men but not wom- Yale Global Scholars health detriments are plastered on When aspartame is heated above en. However, they found the same the infamous “Nutrition Facts” la- 86 degrees fahrenheit (which is not trend in men who drank regular bel, diet sodas hide their weaponry. hard to do), the methyl group with- soda. Diet sodas use artificial sweeten- in the aspartame molecules break All of the health hazards associ- ers like aspartame and sucralose off and combine with hydroxide ated with artificial sweeteners are to simulate the taste of real sugar. ions, which naturally float around not yet clear, but there are enough Aspartame is not actually a sugar in our bodies, and form methanol. to justify avoiding diet sodas and at all; it is an acid. This farce allows Yes, methanol, a poisonous alco- drinks. In the meantime, I’ll take a companies to claim that their diet hol. If methanol alone is not bad glass of water. Noble House: Not Very Noble

By MARCOS LOPEZ ’16 Members of our community might be aware of the local din-

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ing establishment known as Noble House. Sadly, it is one of the few lo- By HARRY KANG ’17 in my normal life, and there were cal businesses that delivers food on This summer, I participated in many more similar experiences that campus. Noble House may claim to a truly transformative experience I heard about. Since almost half serve upscale Chinese cuisine, but I at Yale University. Before this pro- the participants were international, am here to tell you the unfortunate gram, having a classy college life was I truly blended in with the global truth. just a far dream for me. However, community everywhere on campus. A couple weeks ago, I made the thanks to a quick notice from my Aside from all the fantastic lec- horrible decision to order from No- friend, I found out about an amaz- tures and seminars, we were re- ble House on a dark, hungry night ing program which is called the quired to work on a capstone with my roommate and compan- International Affairs and Security project. My project detailed the ion, Isaiah Swoope ’16. I was not section of the Yale Global Scholars. Chinese influence on the Darfur the slightest bit satisfied with my My aspirations of become a law- genocide of Sudan. Although the Noble House experience. I ordered yer perfectly matched with this par- atrocities of Darfur were shocking, a sesame chicken dish with fried ticular section of the Yale Global the fact that I did not even know rice while Swoope ordered Gen-

Scholars program. The Yale Global about the political tendencies of the eral Tso’s chicken with fried rice. CHARLES VOSMIK Scholars program was a good choice neighboring country, China, made When I asked the woman on the in multiple ways. Not only was it me even more embarrassed. phone for the total price she replied Sadly, all I ate that night was disap- the food itself is decent at best.” He preparing me for college, and sharp- After all the struggles, however, “$31.00 without tip!” Each dish pointment with a side of regret. The went on to elaborate his thoughts ening my legal knowledge, but it I finally completed the program not cost $15.50, leaving us with insuf- Noble House employees got my in an aggressive and vulgar man- was also a very global experience. only learning with my brain, but ficient funds to purchase drinks. order wrong and served me white ner which I will not share with you. Starting from the first night, I was also my heart. I had a truly transfor- The attendant promised that the rice rather than fried rice, a disap- This just goes to show the nature shocked by the melting pot of stu- mative experience at Yale this sum- food would arrive at 9:20pm. but pointing substitute. The quality of of Noble House. They would rouse dents from all over the world: my mer. I truly believe that I came out this was not the case, as the food ar- their sesame chicken was poor and such a burst from my innocent, roommate was from Afghanistan! of the program a better and more rived fifteen minutes late. I had to inadequate. All I could taste was kind, African American friend. I In this sense, the time I spent there informed person, and more ready stand and wait for the food outside fried batter drowned in overly sweet am not one to hold back the cold, served as an unusual learning expe- for college and anything life throws Cutler House alone and defenseless sauce leaving no taste or hint of heartbreaking truth from the pub- rience outside the normal classoom at me. Yale has created four more with the possibility of being kid- actual chicken in my meal. Need- lic. Everyone deserves to be saved atmosphere. I heard a firsthand ac- summer programs for next year napped. Nevertheless, since I am less to say, I was quite disapointed. from a similar experience to the count from a Tunisian friend about with topics related to science, poli- an upstanding citizen, I still paid a I asked Swoope about his thoughts one Isaiah and I had. Noble House how he felt when a bomb exploded tics and entrepreneurship. I highly generous tip to the driver. on Noble House and he answered, crawled from a cold, dark place to right next to his car. That is an ex- encourage you to participate; you I trekked back to my room starv- “They are a bit pricy and have be- serve overpriced, low quality dishes perience that I could never have will not regret it. ing and anticipating a great meal. low average customer service, and to the oppressed people of Hudson. 10

OCTOBER 2015 The Coin Deflategate: The Legal System Saves the Day to linebacker, D’Qwell Jackson, flate the Colts offensive lineup? No, Roger Goodell charged Tom who first indicated deflation in the they didn’t. The Patriots simply out- Brady and wanted to suspend him ball but “...definitely would not be played the Colts by 38 points. Not for four games. Goodell argued able to tell if one ball had less pres- only did the Patriots offense play that Tom Brady broke his phone so sure than another.” better than the Colts, so did the that no one could see his text mes- After Jackson made these com- Patriots defense. They had 34 team sages. Brady did turn in his phone ments, authorities checked the PSI tackles, 23 solo tackles, 2 intercep- for everyone to see and he did show of all the balls and found one out tions and a fumble recovery. his texts and emails. However, no of the twelve balls under-inflated, The Patriots dominated all sides information from November 6, which could likely be attributed of this game even without deflated 2014 to March 5, 2015 showed up, to the climate. After these facts balls. And with a deflated ball Tom which seemed fishy to Goodell. came to light, the NFL initiated Brady threw his only interception; Goodell found this very suspi- an investigation into the Patriots. clearly the lack of PSI did not help cious and asked Brady upfront. He Science shows that the PSI of the him in any way. Moreover, half of responded clearly and concisely. He By SPENSER VALENTINE ’19 balls could have dropped 1.8 PSI the balls that ended up in the en- wanted to wipe the memory of his On January 18, 2015 the New in that weather. The “purposefully dzone never saw time in the air, as phone so football contracts, per- England Patriots played the India- under-inflated” balls yielded mea- running back LaGarrette Blount sonal family pictures and endorse- another court hearing in 2016. In napolis Colts in the AFC Confer- surements of 11.5 PSI, only 1 PSI ran for three of the six touchdowns. ment deals could not be viewed. my opinion, this whole scandal has ence Championship, ending with a short of the required amount, prov- The NFL, with no real basis, then been a waste of time. score of 45-7 in the Patriots favor, ing that the weather caused this de- decided to fine the Patriots one The Patriots won by such a mar- sending the Patriots to the Super crease. million dollars, suspend Brady for Even if the balls were not gin in the AFC Conference Cham- Bowl. However, during that con- Brady still faced accusations even four games and take away their first to regulation, why did pionship that if the scores of just ference game Patriots quarterback, though evidence showed that the round draft pick. After negotiating, the second half for the Patriots and Tom Brady, threw an interception weather may have been the sole Patriots owner Robert Kraft de- they get more points in the total score of the Colts deter- cause. However, none of the coach- cided to pay the money not because the second half with the mined the outcome, the Patriots ing staff faced accusations of being he thought the Patriots deliberately balls at regular pressure? still would have four times as many any part of this. The accusations deflated the balls but he wanted this points. In such inclement weather, shocked fans across the country. the balls PSI levels can drop and The balls were not under-inflated. Roger Goodell has taken After using the phone he gave it to that is where the blame should de- How could Brady be to blame? finitively lie. many players to court his assistant to dispose of it. The At the half, the Patriots led the prosecution thoroughly questioned I think the judge of the court game 17-7. Due to Jackson’s claim, and has consistently lost Brady about every aspect of his made the right decision when he the Patriots were forced to use a dif- against them due to in- phone. Even though he gave them appealed the four game suspension ferent twelve balls, which were all sufficient evidence. He everything he knew about it, the and Goodell made the wrong deci- checked again and found perfectly does not have proof in prosecution continued to persist. sion to pursue the court date even inflated. Afterwards, they scored 28 after Robert Kraft paid the one mil- this case either. Roger Goodell has taken many more points. Even if the balls did players to court and has consistently lion dollars. All evidence points to not meet regulation, why did they lost against them due to insufficient the fact that the Patriots did not get more points in the second half to end. In an interview Kraft stated, evidence. He does not have proof sabotage that game. with the balls at the regular pres- “I was wrong to put my faith in the in this case either. Only evidence Seeing as the facts overwhelm- sure? And why did the Colts only league.” And he was right to not and actual proof will win court ingly fall in favor of the Patriots, get one touchdown in the entire put his faith in the NFL; they made cases. The final verdict lifted the Goodell lost and the Patriots won game? Did the Patriot defense de- many mistakes in this process. four game suspension and called for more than the Super Bowl. The New England Patriots Cheat Again portant first round of future drafts, for four games, the League would should this same success continue. flex its authoritative muscle and Also the Patriots should be aware send a message to all teams that of the trivial nature of a player’s there is no room for overt cheating draft position as they selected quar- in the National Football League. The last thing Commissioner Roger Goodell wants is for Deflategate to transpire just like Spygate, another scandal involving the Patriots in which they illegally recorded op- posing team’s practices. Like De- the division. If he makes it, maybe league never considered that idea flategate, Spygate also resulted in those deflated balls did not make so and saw the texts as insubstantial only a fine and loss of a draft pick, big a difference after all. If not, the evidence. but that lost pick did not stop the Pats may actually regret their deci- When Cleveland Browns wide By MIKE ZELEZNIK ’16 Patriots from winning ten or more sion to violate the rules, something receiver Josh Gordon violated the One million dollars and a cou- games in each of the next seven sea- they have yet to do. NFL’s substance abuse policy for the ple draft picks. When all was said sons. Take away Brady this time, Instead, the league decided oth- second time by smoking marijuana, and done, that was what the New though, and the Pats are lucky to erwise, an FBI investigation that he was suspended for 10 games. England Patriots were forced to win one of their first four games of determined that Tom Brady “prob- When a tackler brings down his hand over to the NFL after being terback, Tom Brady, in the sixth the season, while their divisional ably knew” about the entire opera- adversary helmet-to-helmet style, caught deflating game balls in the round back in 1999. A superstar in opponents who have been clamour- tion was not enough to validate a even if the contact is incidental, the 2015 AFC Championship Game the NFL today, he now has a multi- ing for a taste of the postseason get suspension. Innocent until proven tackler can be suspended as well. to advance to Super Bowl 49. Any million dollar contract, over 400 a four-game head start. Imagine guilty; that is the way of the Ameri- When once-suspected cheater,Tom way you look at it, a fine and a loss career passing touchdowns, four can legal system. When the report Brady, refuses to grant access to his of draft picks means nothing to the career Super Bowl victories and a claimed, “probably knew,” they phone or email records to review Pats. NFL teams now have estimat- supermodel wife, Gisele Bündchen. The bottom line is these meant that Tom’s name was men- after allegedly tampering with in- ed values of two billion dollars ac- Who is to say the next superstar punishments will not de- tioned in numerous text message game equipment with the intent of cording to Forbes, and a team like does not come as a late-rounder, or rail the Patriots, who are conversations between Patriots unfairly enhancing his own perfor- the Patriots is bound to be above a supplemental draft pick, or even personnel that openly discuss the mance, nothing. He gets nothing. the league average. Moreover, most a walk-on? The bottom line is these already 3-0 thus far this deflating of the footballs. While it Hopefully, it will not take a third NFL teams earn over $100,000,000 punishments will not derail the season, and it will cer- is heavily implied that Brady was scandal for the press to arbitrarily in revenue each year. For the Pa- Patriots, who are already 3-0 thus tainly will not make them involved in the operation, there was dub “ObjectInQuestion Gate” be- triots to fork over one million is a far this season, and it certainly will think twice about cheat- no moment where he is said to have fore the National Football League mere slap on the wrist. As for draft not make them think twice about ing again. involved himself personally. One realizes that a trend occurs when picks, the Pats could not care less cheating again. would think that those who did cheaters do not get disciplined about losing a few selections. Since With the Brady hearing, the NFL know would be smart enough not enough for their actions. The NFL they just won the Super Bowl, they had its chance to really do some Tom Brady having to lead his team to explicitly put “Tom” and “de- really dropped the deflated ball will have the last picks in the all-im- damage. By suspending Tom Brady in an uphill climb to the top of flate” in the same sentence, but the with this one. Comics by Logan Snell ’18 and Portraits by Sandra Spurlock ’17 RESERVE RECORD THE COIN OCTOBER 2015 11 American Muscle: The Best Cars Available been able to recover so quickly after ly gained popularity overseas and the war. The ’50s popularized what it has no sign of stopping. While is now the number one best selling there are many U.S. car companies car in the U.S., the pickup truck. that manufacture cars in our coun- Although many people don’t utilize try, there are also foreign compa- it, the truck bed shows America’s nies that manufacture in the states. willingness to work. It represents Companies like Acura, BMW, the hard-working Americans that Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, support our economy and keep our Mitsubishi and Subaru are entering country alive. While other coun- the American market knowing that tries may have their “luxury sedan” they will succeed. This integration or “sports coupe” they don’t have the strongest, toughest car around, Companies like Acura, the pickup. By WILL DOWNING BMW, Honda, Hyundai, ’19 The car is the American’s second The car has been a symbol of most important item, after the Kia, Mercedes, Mitsubi- American pop culture for over 100 home. A car is the pride and joy shi and Subaru are enter- years, displaying our country’s de- of any teenager if they are lucky ing the American market sire to be better, faster and stronger enough to own one. So, why buy knowing that they will than the rest of the world. As of late, a car from a foreign country? I’m succeed. This integration we have focused on making cars like personally one for supporting our go from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds; a ly the future of the auto industry, symbolizes the “Ameri- the Tesla Model X, or the Chevro- local economy and keeping jobs in ludicrous speed for an SUV. It also there is a much larger market for let Volt, which are as clean, safe and has a range of 230 miles. Overseas, gasoline-powered cars. Cars from can Dream”. efficient as possible. Though new The car industry quadru- there is simply no fully-electric American companies make up electric and hybrid cars dominate competitor for the Model X. There about 27.7% of the cars sold in the symbolizes the “American Dream.” the market, there’s nothing like a pled in manufacturing is no car, even including non-SUVs, With this dream in mind, foreign from 1946 to 1955, which classic American muscle car. that can cover as much distance on Cars from American com- companies come to the states look- Back in the 1950s, when Elvis Pre- supplied jobs and boost- one charge than the Tesla Model X, ing for a new opportunity. panies make up about sley, Johnny Cash and Chuck Berry ed the economy. Without except for the Tesla Model S; a se- All in all, the American car market 27.7% of the cars sold in ruled the radio, American muscle American cars in the ’50s, dan with a 270 mile range. Beneath has changed and grown in the past car culture spread like a wildfire. the two Teslas in range rankings the U.S., while the U.S. century, from the Ford Model T, to we would not have been The car was a staple to American is yet another American car, the has exported over 2 mil- muscle cars, and now onto electric able to recover so quickly life, and the bigger the engine, the Chevrolet Bolt, a compact car that lion cars per year since cars. We have proven to be the most better. When a car was made in the after the war. sadly won’t be available until 2017. innovative car market around, mak- U.S.A., it was obvious. Not only did The next car below the Bolt is the 2013. The American car ing cars that are capable of driving Americans have a sense of pride for South Korean-made Kia Soul EV, has steadily gained popu- from here to Kalamazoo with only their cars, they were also support- the U.S. with a measly 93 miles per charge. larity overseas and it has electricity. Or cars that can pull ing the country after World War Upon taking a look at what the That’s less than half the range of no sign of stopping. a trailer with ease and American II. The car industry quadrupled in U.S. is producing today compared the Model X. On one charge, the Pride. But with the ownership of manufacturing from 1946 to 1955, to the rest of the world, the Ameri- Kia can only reach Sandusky from any car made in the United States which supplied jobs and boosted can advantage is clear. Recently, Hudson; whereas the Model X U.S., while the U.S. has exported of America, you know you’re giving the economy. Without American Tesla released the Model X, a 7-pas- could easily reach as far as Detroit. over 2 million cars per year since back to the land of the free and the cars in the ’50s, we would not have senger, fully-electric SUV that can While Electric cars are definite- 2013. The American car has steadi- home of the brave. The Superiority of the Foreign Auto Industry gas-guzzling cars that Detroit pro- or nothing,” BMW: “ the Ulti- duced. As the years went on, a large mate Driving Machine” and Audi: gap formed between the innovations “Truth in Engineering”. These mot- of European and Japanese cars and tos express feeling of care about the seemingly devolving American what they’re making and how their cars. From the 1970s to the early cars are built . The Americans, on 2000s, the American industry was the other hand, just have unappeal- full of failures like the Ford Pinto ing mottos like Chevy: “Find New that would blow up in fire if it was Roads,” or Ford “Go Further,” or Chrysler “America’s Import.” These express a less engineering and more All of these innovations emotion-focused message. Emotion carried the foreign mar- is great but the car must be reliable and practical, not just interesting. By CHARLES VOSMIK ’16 kets to the top while the Foreign cars have always been on The global auto industry, argu- Americans sunk to the the cutting edge of technology. In ably one of the most competitive bottom. the motoring world there is a com- markets in the world, has existed for mon belief that if you find it on the many years. There are the big three Mercedes S-Class, it will be on all in America: General Motors, Chrys- crashed into, or the Ford Explorer cars in 10 years. This may appear ler and Ford. Overseas there are The that would roll over if it was turned as a marketing ploy, but it is just a Volkswagen A.G., Daimler, BMW, even the slightest bit too quickly. generalization based on the amount Honda, Fiat, Hyundai and Toyota. During the 1980s, the Europeans of state-of-the-art technology that is These brands constitute most of were pioneering technology like packed into each one. On another and superchargers. Hyundai has to invest in a foreign car over an the global auto industry with their All-Wheel-Drive and Adjustable front, Honda created the VTEC brought luxury to a more realistic American one, that is not to say various sub-brands. There are also Suspension and Volvos were gurus level with its Genesis and Equus that American cars have not come essentially three regions of car proof vehicle safety. All these innova- From the 1970s to the that have similar features to up- a long way in the past few years. I duction: Asia, Europe and America. tions carried the foreign markets to early 2000s, the Ameri- per level cars at a lower price. This believe that U.S. designed cars will In 1886, Karl Benz created the the top while the Americans sunk can industry was full of level of refinement is not found in size up the European refinement, Patent Motorwagen, founding the to the bottom. American cars. If you look at the and Asian reliability. Some Cadil- European market. In the late sixties Today all remains the same. Al- failures like the Ford Pin- to that would blow up in most capable cars in most aspects , lacs have knocked on the door of we saw the emergence of the Asian though there has been a sort of re- American cars just do not size up. the Germans. With the Volkswagen industry. It had a rough start but naissance in the American industry fire if it was crashed into, The Jeep is no match to a similarly scandal and the European market quickly found its footing with reli- after the bailouts of 2009, there is or the Ford Explorer that priced Land Rover and the Cor- taking a hit, the next few years could ability and U.S. sales. still a gap between the seas. Even would roll over if it was vette is nowhere close to the level of be the time to shine for American The American industry kept up though GM sells 4 times as many technical detail of a similarly priced makers. With Fiat’s acquisition of fairly well until the seventies. Dur- cars as the Daimler A.G., they have turned even the slightest bit too quickly. Porsche. Chevy recently shut down Chrysler, there has been an increase ing that time the importation of the same yearly Research and De- its European market because it sim- in design quality and refinement, foreign cars became increasingly velopment spending. This level of ply could not compete and could but they still have a long way to go. popular. With the oil embargo, the Research is not matched by any engine system which boosts power not afford to keep producing cars I think that these small steps are on smaller, more fuel-efficient Japanese of the Detroit makers. The Motto and efficiency while still not us- and selling to Europe. a good path to make American cars cars were picked up over the large, of Mercedes-Benz is “The best ing aspiration like turbochargers Although there are many reasons great again. Comics and Portraits by Sandra Spurlock ’17 RESERVE RECORD WORLD NEWS OCTOBER 2015 12 Change to Japan’s Ahmed Mohamed Arrested For Clock Pacifist Constitution

By KEN FUCHINO ’19 After Japan lost to the United States in World War II, the Japanese Constitution has not allowed Japan to engage in conflict with any other countries, with few exceptions. This peace pledge, also known as Article 9, barred Japan from using force to resolve conflicts except in cases of self-defense. But now, Japan’s parliament has passed a new bill that would per- WIKIMEDIA COMMONS haps revise the interpretation of Japan’s Minister, Abe Shinzo Japan’s pacifist constitution. The changes would allow Japanese ernment officials to the Yasukuni troops to fight abroad for the first shrine (which glorifies certain war AFFAIRS TODAY time since World War II. The legis- criminals) and historical textbooks Ahmed Mohamed, 14, arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school, explains his interest in science. lation has already been passed from that scholars claim whitewash his- both chambers in Japan’s bicam- tory. Opposition lawmakers have By HARLEY FISHER ’19 a video interview posted by Dallas tion,” and suggested that they take eral legislature, the National Diet, denounced Abe’s right-wing cabinet Fourteen-year-old Ahmed Mo- News. “It made me feel like I was the time to educate their children despite censure and no-confidence for his militarism. hamed arrived to school in Irving, a criminal.” on “how important it is to imme- motions set by members of opposi- On June 4, 2015, three Japanese Texas, on September 14 carrying The story spread like wildfire on diately report any suspicious items tion parties. The reinterpretation of constitutional lawyers questioned a digital clock he had constructed social media after the twitter pic- and/or suspicious behavior they ob- the law will now allow “collective the legitimacy of the July 2014 himself. He expected to get praise ture was taken. Thousands of peo- serve to any school employee.” self-defense”—permitting the use Cabinet decision claiming it was from his new teacher on his ingenu- ple started tweeting #IStandWith- The school, however, did not of force to defend allies under at- unconstitutional, a point of view ity. Instead, he received handcuffs. Ahmed to combat what they see as act using the bomb threat proto- tack as well. that a majority of the country’s Ahmed, a Muslim boy of Suda- racism and Islamophobia from the col—the actions of the teacher who Shinzo Abe, Japan’s prime min- scholars share. nese origin claimed to have created police and teachers of Irving. Even called the police and the course of ister, is making a move that is the Even with the constitutional re- the clock to impress his engineering President Barack Obama tweeted, action that is mandatory do not latest in a long series of initiatives strictions, Japan has developed and teacher. “He was like, ‘That’s re- “Cool clock, Ahmed, want to bring quite add up. There was no evacu- that overstep Article 9 including expanded its Self-Defense Forces ally nice. I would advise you not to it to the White House? We should ation, alert or paperwork. The day the re-interpretation of Article 9 (SDF) to become a military pow- show any other teachers,” remarked inspire more kids like you to like carried on without the attack. It formulating a new national security erhouse in Asia and has flexed its Mohamed when asked about his science. It’s what makes America seems as if they did not think there policy, establishing a security coun- military muscle. Yet, the existence engineering teacher’s response to great.” was a bomb. cil, increasing the country’s military of Article 9 forced the govern- the clock. But the school is defending its ac- Mohamed’s high school has wel- budget for 2015 and relaxing the ment to refrain from any outright When the clock went off in his tions—Irving police officer James comed him back, but he says he long-held arms export ban. military action, a policy that also bag, he was sent to the principal’s McLellan issued a statement say- plans on attending another school These measures come amid ris- prevents arms exports and the de- office. There a police officer greeted ing, “We attempted to question the after this blatant display of racism ing tensions against Korea, China velopment of weapons of mass de- Ahmed and stated, “I thought it juvenile about what it was and he and Islamophobia—and he seems and Russia over the sovereignty struction. Japan’s military budget, would be him.” would simply only tell us that it was to have plenty of offers. Though of disputed islands. This connects to this day, remains capped at the His sister took a picture of Mo- a clock.” In a letter to parents of Mohamed’s future looks bright, this to other controversies that date to traditional limit of 1% of its GDP, hamed being arrested and posted children who attend the school, the incident still reminds us of how rac- Imperial Japan’s ambitions decades a very low figure, compared to the it on twitter. “It made me feel like Irving school district said that there ism and xenophobia exist in society ago, including visits from gov- United States’ 3.5%. I wasn’t human,” Mohamed said in was an “ongoing police investiga- today. A Humanitarian Crisis in Syria Tourists Killed in Egypt The Egyptian military should not By PETER KURI ’16 take such drastic mistakes—to con- On Sunday, September 13, Egyp- fuse a group of tourists as terrorists tian forces killed twelve tourists at and then to take their lives is unac- the Bahariya Oasis in Egypt. Se- ceptable for a national government. curity forces mistook the convoy In a country with as many world of two 4x4 vehicles for a terrorist attractions as Egypt, there cannot group. After the Mexican govern- be incidents as horrible as this re- ment condemned the killing, as cent shooting. When a country is two of the tourists were Mexican responsible for world treasures like nationals, Egypt’s Interior Minis- the pyramids of Giza there needs to try responded with a statement: “A be a level of professionalism in the working group has been formed army that Egypt evidently does not to examine the causes and circum- have. The way the Egyptian govern- stances of the incident as well as the ment dealt with Mexico’s govern-

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS justification for the presence of a ment is also unacceptable. tourist group in a region to which Obviously the Mexican govern- By MILLIE ELLIOTT ’16 As a result, it is estimated that over the Mediterranean Sea to South- access is prohibited.” The Egyptian ment has questions they would like In 2011, an average member of 11 million Syrians—nearly half of ern Italy or to the Balkans to enter government claims that the area the answered, and the people inves- the Western world’s concerns were Syria’s pre-war population—are in Greece are taken in an attempt to tourists were in was restricted, and tigating the mishap are from the over Kim Kardashian’s scandalous need of humanitarian assistance; find a new life free of death and the tourists did not have the proper same government who let the inci- divorce. Travel 5,000 miles east, they are either displaced in their despair. This is often not the case. papers to roam in the area. dent occur. Luckily, there is a les- however, and a different story can own country (7.6 million), or refu- Just recently, a photograph of the After the ousting of Mohamed son to be learned from this tragedy. be told. For Syrians, March 2011 gees in another (4 million). drowned body of Aylan Kurdi, a Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically- Even though the Egyptian military marked the beginning of anti-gov- The majority of these unfortunate toddler from Syria, made front page elected President and leader of the made this mistake, they did so in an ernment protests, rebel violence Syrians flee to neighboring coun- news internationally. For many, this Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt has attempt to stop insurgencies that and sectarian warfare. This was the tries such as Lebanon or Jordan, image was a reality check as they been swarmed with terrorism. The rampage throughout the Middle start of a civil war; one still being hoping to escape insurgency and saw the dire need to help transition fractured government is experienc- East. The developed world can take fought today. the threat of being kidnapped to these refugees from illegal immi- ing problems with insurgencies. No this as a sign that Egypt needs some Mercy Corps described this con- join the regime. Millions have been grant status. one believes the killings were neces- assistance. Direct assistance may flict as “the worst humanitarian forced to walk for miles to coun- In Pope Francis’ papal address sary, but the important question is not be what the Egyptian govern- disaster of our time,” the situation tries such as Iraq and Turkey. They to Congress, he urged everyone whether the Egyptian government ment wants, but there are many in Syria is perhaps unfathomable themselves, however, have been ex- to “not be taken aback by their can handle its own internal affairs. other ways that other countries can to us. Each day, Syrians experience periencing their own conflicts and numbers, but rather view them as Egypt’s economy has historically help stop terrorist organizations. If indiscriminate bombings, food and cultural tensions due to the expan- persons, seeing their faces and lis- been supported by tourism, which they decide not to take action, then medical supply raids, military sieges sion of this civil war, and so the tening to their stories.” Perhaps if has dropped in recent years due to they will have to face incidents like and the possibility that death may refugees do not find the haven they this advice is taken, then the U.N.’s political and economic instability. these again in the future. Though be just around the corner. Basic hu- so greatly desire when they arrive. prediction that there could be over If the country wants any chance of the Egyptian government is allocat- man rights have been breached ev- Millions of these Syrian refugees 4.27 million Syrian refugees by the reclaiming its position as a top touring all its resources to protecting ery day for the past four years, and attempt to find transportation to end of 2015 will be disproven. Let ist destination, they must prevent their country, those resources alone continue to be breached even now. Europe. Dangerous routes across us hope so. any such mishaps from occurring. may not be enough.