November 2014 Volume 15 Bubbles and Balloons, Oh My! Issue 2 By Zach Goligoski

OK, I’ve been at Harvey for almost as well as a dance, games and more. Other a year now and thought I knew pretty much previous themes include “Curiosity and Hap- everything that I needed to know. That’s piness,” and “The Shackleton Experience,” enough time, right? After all, I am a teenag- a theatrical production about the Antarctic er! So what in the world is “Harvey Speaks”? explorations of Ernest Shackleton. Is that another name for Mr. Fenstermacher during our morning meetings, or is there So what are we in store for in this really some guy here named Harvey who the fifth anniversary of Harvey Speaks? “It’s appears when we least expect it and imparts up, up and away this year, with Bubbles and critical information like how to cure cancer? Balloons: The Science of Air,” explained I interviewed a few people in order to gather Ingrid Wittmann, the event chair. The event the information on Harvey Speaks, including, will take place in the Athletic Center, The Mr. Wyland, Ms. Normandeau, and Ms. Walker Center for the Arts, and the quad. Wittmann. Workshops and other activities will include Casey Carle’s Bubblemania Show. Mr. Carle Harvey Speaks kicks off at 3 p.m. Thursday, A funny thing happens when you has been featured on both the Science Chan- Dec. 4, with the middle school performing ask a few pointed questions. As it turns out, nel and the Discovery Channel. We will also generous community service. Foodies will for those of you who are not already in the have the Liberty Hot Air Balloon Company be de-“lighted” by dinner and desserts to know, Harvey Speaks is an annual family coming to talk about how hot air balloons follow at 8:50 p.m. The food and drinks will Featured event open to all Harvey faculty, staff, work. Other events will include student art be based upon the theme to make for some in this issue: students, and families that combines enter- and science demonstration tables in The interesting eats. The event will come to a tainment and education. The Harvey School Walker Center for the Arts. There will be close at 9 p.m. Everyone in attendance will Parents Association and the school itself air-based science demonstration tables in the be excused from homework for the night! l Current Events generously sponsor it. Each event boasts an gallery of the Arts Center from 4:45 p.m. to incredibly creative theme and program. For 6:15 p.m. I’m told that the hot air balloon in So save that date in your iPhone l A Day in the example, last year’s theme was “Shakespeare the gym will amaze us. To quote one of Mr. calendar and tell one and all about this amaz- Rocks the Renaissance,” and the program Wyland’s jokes, “Check out the hot air for ing evening. For more information contact Life... featured workshops for blacksmithing, fal- the evening, and it won’t be coming from the Ingrid Wittmann at chinadolls2x@yahoo. l News from The conry, language, stage combat, and costuming faculty.” com. Harv l Reviews The Man, The Myth, The Legend By Carly Kaplan

Most already know that Headmaster However, upon Barry Fenstermacher plans to retire at the end stumbling across Har- of Harvey’s centennial year. Although news of vey, Mr. Fensterm- the headmaster retiring is constantly circulat- acher fell in love with ing, his story is not. the property here on Jay Street, and saw Mr. Fenstermacher, with his love for himself transforming The Harvey School, feels that he has officially the school. At the same accomplished his goals. After collaborating time, his wife fell in with the Board of Trustees, collectively they love with an all girls came to the agreement that it is time for a new school out west in Palo Photo of Headmaster Barry W. Fenstermacher leader. At most independent schools, head- Alto, California. Mr. courtesy of The Harvey Cavalier Yearbook. masters change every five or so years, but Mr. Fenstermacher was, one, Headmaster Emeritus. Emeritus means Fenstermacher stayed with Harvey for 30. Not surprisingly, turned down from Harvey a few “having retired, but allowed to retain their title only has he been committed to the school for times, and though his wife lost faith in a life as an honor.” Mr. Fenstermacher will be using the decades that he has been here, but he was at Harvey and believed that it happened for a his new role as a third-party. He will offer his also dedicated prior to even being hired. As he reason, Mr. Fenstermacher sought to take Har- support and guidance to the school if needed said, “It’s about time; I’ve accomplished what vey under his belt—and that’s what he did. But while he is retired. He certainly wants his I’ve needed to.” there was a catch; his ‘call-back’ was on April successor to improve on his or her own and First. Skeptical of what this April Fool’s Day intends not to interfere with him or her. Before Harvey, Mr. Fenstermacher interview would entail, he had finally reached worked in Dobbs Ferry at The Masters School his dream—Headmaster of The Harvey School. Mr. Fenstermacher’s retirement plan as the Vice-Headmaster. He also previously Although he didn’t quite fall onto the ministry The Harvey School entails lots of fishing and traveling, which worked as a social worker in New York City. path, he has created a congregation of his own. 260 Jay Street he hasn’t been able to do while at Harvey, Furthermore, Mr. Fenstermacher actually once and venturing up to Nova Scotia, Canada, Katonah, NY 10536 intended on becoming a minister. After 30 years, Mr. Fenstermacher is handing off his title and is acquiring a new The Man, The Myth, cont’d. on page 2 Page 2 OP/ED Addressing the Dress Code To the Editor,

The dress code at The Harvey School has changed throughout the years. For both the girls and boys, it has been more relaxed than the year before. However, this year, Upper School Dean of Students Pat Normandeau is strictly enforcing the dress code. In my opinion, the student handbook needs to be stricter and reflect the rules that are being administered. The To begin with, there is a lot of gray area for girls. According to the student handbook, leggings are only permitted Pulse Staff when worn underneath a skirt or a dress. Females in the school have worn a “shirt” with leggings, as an alternative to pants, and have broken dress code. In my opinion, the dress code should be clearer on how long and what material this skirt should be. Also, leggings should not be permitted as pants, due to the fact that the original purpose of leggings is to go under a dress Editor-in-Chief or a skirt. Carly Kaplan According to the student handbook, dresses, shorts, and skirts should be of “modest length.” To a vast amount of Junior Editor-in-Chief individuals, the definition of “modest length” is interpreted in different ways. Personally, the handbook should make this Zach Goligoski aspect of the dress code more specific. For example, 1-inch above the knee is an appropriate length for all dresses, shorts and skirts.

Marc Catanese In the handbook for the middle school students, the dress code states that the length of these garments should be Sarah Chintz “of finger length.” This description sets a clearer rule for the females of the school to follow. I believe that this is an effective Jovell Forsythe rule for the students to follow. Also, high-cut, low-rise, boot-cut… the list goes on with the different types of waistlines for a pair of pants. Natural waist pants are pants that have no abstraction to them. Thomas Gattuso Alfi Liendo I believe uniforms are a much more efficient alternative for both the boys and girls in the school. It would force students to find other outlets to express who they are. It would leave others to judge on personality, not choice of clothing. Seth Lyons Rest assured, the teachers who give out dress code violations do not enjoy looking at legs and necks all day. Instead of hav- Paul Nachtwey ing to worry about what we wear, we should be worrying about our grades. Adam Penino Compared to public schools, we should dress more professionally. Students should express their interests through Benjamin Rubin extra-curricular activities, not through how hair is styled or what clothes they wear. As students, we live in a society where Andrew Scherl our physical appearance is perceived to be everything. Altogether, the dress code should be stricter. Javen Stepp-Davis Selma Tabakovic Sincerely, Selma Tabakovic

Faculty Advisors Lesley Boltz Virginia Holmes-Dwyer

The Man, The Myth, cont’d. from cover.

where he has always longed to be. He will also spend time in his other home in Millerton, New York. Additionally, he would like to write a book about being a headmaster. Such a book would not be a serious one, but a book on the lighter moments that he’s experienced as a headmaster.

Through the ups and downs in the outside world, Mr. Fenstermacher has had to bear it all. The most memo- rable moment to him was Sept. 11, 2001. Enduring all of the commotion from the terrorist attacks, a young sixth-grader, scared and innocent, went to the podium and reached for Mr. Fenstermacher’s hand. Confused, he asked her why she reached for him and she responded that holding his hand made everything feel better.

2014-2015 Pulse Staff On a lighter note, Mr. Fenstermacher’s favorite ‘thing’ about Harvey is unquestionably breakfast. He’ll miss Lee Robinson’s amazing meals and the brouhaha of students filling in and out of the lunchroom as the day begins.

His time at Harvey was enriched by technological advancements and many more, as Mr. Fenstermacher has transformed the entire student body as well as the school community. Current Events Page 3 Ebola: Time to Panic? By Adam Penino

is not easy to catch, it is if you are sur- rica, it is doubtful that our medical system rounded by infected people (which is why could treat all of those people. it spreads so quickly in Africa where there are limited medical facilities and small vil- There is both good and bad lages) or reside in an area where sanitary news at the present time with respect to conditions are poor. Once the virus starts this outbreak. On the negative side, there to spread, it moves faster and faster among are scientists who believe that there is a people. In West African countries the cer- possibility that the virus could mutate (as Microscopic view of the Ebola Strain. emonial burials of the dead caused more viruses often do) and become airborne. Photo courtesy of Google Images transmissions, as the bodies of the recently If this mutation were to happen, the pan- deceased were extremely contagious. demic would most likely spread quickly Ebola, “Ebola hemorrhagic ing the virus. There are tens of thousands throughout the entire world, hypothetically fever,” is one of the deadliest viruses in of people infected with the virus and many Another reason for concern resulting in millions dead. the modern world. It is a virus that first thousands have died. In fact, more than is that the early stages of Ebola are very appeared in humans back in 1976. It has half the people infected have died. Some similar to the common cold or the flu. On the positive side, many U.S. returned periodically, usually in Africa, experts have predicted that by the end of Fever, muscle aches, as well as diarrhea drug companies are working very hard to and has killed thousands of people over this year the number of infected people and vomiting, are all symptoms that grow develop a vaccine to prevent infection as the years. Ebola was actually named after may exceed 1 million. worse as the patient becomes sicker and well as drugs to cure the virus once a per- the Ebola River in Africa. sicker. After initial exposure to the virus, it son in infected. Additionally, the world has To determine how serious a can be as long as 21 days until the person now become engaged in the fight against The Ebola virus is not easily threat Ebola is to the United States and starts to exhibit symptoms. Ebola. Numerous nations are sending all transmitted from one person to another. other western nations, the virus itself must kinds of aid to West Africa in order to stop The latest outbreak in West Africa has be examined. Ebola, while extremely Finally, there is no known vac- this pandemic as quickly as possible. It is frightened the entire world for the first deadly, is not easily contracted. It is cine or cure for the Ebola virus. American clearly in the interest of every nation on time. It has threatened more industrial- not airborne, and therefore it cannot be doctors and nurses that were infected in the planet to see to it that this outbreak is ized nations such as the United States and caught by simply being near an infected Africa were brought back to the United stopped and a vaccine and cure are found. Europe. person. In order to catch Ebola, a person States and were cured. The reason for this must either be in contact with an infected recovery was that they were treated in the All must remember that Ebola There are numerous reasons person’s bodily fluids (such as blood or early stages of the virus and their condi- is an extremely rare virus, and it is even why this outbreak is seen as lethal to the fecal matter) or come into contact with an tion was handled very aggressively with more so in the United States. There is no rest of the world. First, the world has object infected by the sick person. experimental drugs and blood transfu- reason to panic, and we all must remain advanced since the prior outbreaks in sions. Unfortunately, these treatments are calm and focused in order to eliminate regard to travel. An individual with Ebola What complicates the issue and not available to the thousands of victims Ebola permanently. can easily travel anywhere in the world causes much fear is that Ebola can live on of Ebola in Africa. If the virus were to within a day or two, which aids in spread- objects like doorknobs and toilet seats for ever spread in America as it does in Af- hours and sometimes days. So while Ebola Hunter or Killer? By Tom Gattuso

When the term “hunting” is population in that locale. Although this passed around, a lot of mixed feelings circumstance would take time, it could come along with it. Many times hunters have a dramatic effect on the balance are depicted as murderers, but the people of life. If the deer population rapidly that call hunters “murderers” sometimes declined, then the animals that depend on eat meat themselves. Vegetarians and the deer die out and it becomes a viscous vegans make a statement by protesting circle of life. the consumption of meat and essentially have the right to call hunters murderers, Hunters have many regulations but people who eat meat on a daily basis that they must follow or else they will get take on somewhat of a hypocritical point into heavy legal trouble. Hunting regula- if they say hunters are murderers. tions vary from state to state. In New York, for example, hunting season begins Many people make stereotypes Oct. 1 and ends Dec. 31. Hunters are about hunters without having any knowl- limited to the amount of animals they can Avid hunter Tom Gattuso with his first deer of the season. edge of what hunting is about. Harvey harvest by the number of tags they are Photo courtesy of Tom Gattuso. math teacher Mrs. Aime Phillips was given. All of these regulations serve the Since 1991, “Hunters for the asked how she felt about hunting, and purpose of keeping animals that are being Hungry” has provided an estimated 22.2 clearly having knowledge about the topic, hunted safe and to have a balanced popu- million servings of venison to the people Hunters have supported noble she replied, “I think hunting helps to keep lation. Mrs. Phillips was also asked if in need in Virginia alone. In the first year causes and have helped keep the world the population of animals down, which she thinks humanity would have evolved of the organization, 33,000 pounds of in balance. For generations, in order means that many animals won’t starve without hunters and she replied, “No.” venison were donated, and in the second to survive and thrive, hunting became to death.” If hunters did not kill animals year, 68,000 pounds. Now, on average, necessary. Remember: Lions could not and control the populations, then entire When a hunter harvests an Virginia provides 400,000 pounds of live off grass and berries; hunting is a species could suffer. animal, it is not only for personal benefit. venison to needy families in the state. part of life. Even though only 1 percent Hunters are extremely resourceful. None There is now a “Hunters for the Hungry” of hunters kill only for the purpose of For example, the popular of the animal goes to waste. There are in 39 states. Major organizations such killing, movies such as “Bambi” have white tailed deer is already considered also many charities to which hunters can as the NRA (National Rifle Associa- negatively stereotyped hunters. Hunters over populated. If hunters immediately donate meat or fur to feed and clothe tion), NSSF (National Shooting Sports have more respect for the animals and the stopped hunting them, for a short period the needy. “Hunters for the Hungry,” for Foundation), and American Hunter, are great outdoors than most. If people gain of time the population would sky rocket. example, originated in Virginia in 1991 supporters of “Hunters for the Hungry” knowledge about the topic of hunting, Once the population becomes over- by David Horne and it is a nonprofit and advertize it in every hunting outfitter they begin to realize that hunters hunt for crowded, all the deer in that area would organization that accepts donated venison store in America, such as Cabala’s and a good cause. consume their resources too quickly and from hunters and feeds families in need. Bass Pro Shop. People who do not hunt could later starve. Such a situation could can even support the cause with monetary also potentially knock out the entire donations. Page 4 News from The Harv Harvey Screams! By Alfi Liendo On a foggy day at The Harvey Best (Dr. Schumacher), and School, the weather fit perfectly to cel- Dr. Gignesi (Rosie the Riv- ebrate Halloween. Early that morning, eter). Nachtwey won “Most Dr. Gignesi captured the entire school’s Funny Costume” and had a attention by dressing up as Rosie the few words to say about his Riveter. For the readers who may not first Halloween in America. know of Rosie the Riveter, you may Nachtwey said, “I was very have seen her in a famous World War II happy to win the contest. It poster. She wears a red and white dotted was a lot of fun because it was bandana and a royal blue button down my first Halloween, and in with the sleeves rolled up. Another teach- Germany, we don’t celebrate er whom some of you may have missed it as much as here.” Daniel on Halloween was Mr. Kennedy, who was Qui, who was dressed up as dressed up as Indiana Jones. Mr. Lauria the Grim Reaper, won “Most was dressed up as Damion from “Mean Scary” costume. He was very Girls,” and a majority of the student body delighted to win “Most Scary” enjoyed his costume. The middle school because he said he wore the students also took part in dressing up for costume strictly for the contest Halloween. A few of these students were and to win. Laura Spung dressed as professional NFL players by also won the “Most Creative” Dr. Gignesi as “Rosie the Riveter.” wearing their favorite player’s jersey. Out costume by dressing up as the Photo courtesy of Susan Harris. in the quad, students played an intense College Process. The original- game of football, and their jerseys made it ity of the costume included and it consisted of evaporating rubbing Paul Nachtwey as the “Toaster Strudel Boy.” look like they were all real players. a plain white tee shirt that alcohol in a ‘whoosh bottle.’ Then we lit incorporated the words “ACT/ Photo courtesy of Jovell Forsythe. the evaporated gas on fire. We also filled Due to the special schedule, SAT,” “The Common App,” some acetylene into a balloon. We then there was no morning meeting. Instead, “Naviance,” “Student Loans,” screens. Roslin found this presentation heated up the balloon, which then made a there was a Halloween costume contest, and “Debt.” to be very exciting and described the fireball.” Another dangerous experiment mummy wrapping, and a mad scientist experience, stating, “It was interesting consisted of throwing lycopodium into presentation with Mr. Osborne. The Another original presentation and I was also nervous because we were fire, which is very flammable. Mr. Wizard Halloween costume contest judges were was a science experiment featuring Mr. blowing things up and I didn’t want to be also evaporated hydrogen peroxide into Ms. Cahill, Mr. Price, Mr. Alexander, and Osborne and students Alec Roslin, Jordan the reason the school is in flames.” Some water and oxygen gas. The experiments, Ms. Bean. Some contestants who caught Bolduc and Danny Qu. Mr. Wizard, aka of what they were doing seemed very as well as all of the Halloween events, the attention of the audience were Paul Mr. Osborne, conducted crazy chem- complex and called for a lot of focus. were certainly a “scream” for the Harvey Nachtwey (Toaster Strudel Boy), Sydney istry experiments with fire and smoke Roslin explained, “We had some chemi- student body. cal reactions set up. I did three of them What’s the Quack About? By Paul Nachtwey

focused on the bench with George and Emil. Around them, there was a tree and a garbage can, which did not disturb the actors. Throughout the whole play, there were both deep and funny moments, which the audience loved.

This was not just the work of the students. Along with the 26 actors, Eliot Choe and Michael Gramando in the many teachers participated in the produc- Fourth Variation “The Duck is not Like Us.” tion of this play. As per usual, Mr. Vincent Photo courtesy of Lesley Boltz. Alexander was the Productive Director and was responsible for the set design. Mr. Mislav Forrester’s unique composition, On Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, the which was played between the variations, theatre company of The Harvey School matched perfectly with the topic, and Mrs. performed the play “The Duck Varia- Brendan Kneitz, Julia Chatzky, Brett Joshua Gantt and Taylor Grodin Marcie Hajem selected great costumes for tions.” during the opening sequence. Photo courtesy of Lesley Boltz. the roles.

“The Duck Variations” was characters throughout the entire play. Toward the end, Brendan Kneitz and Julia All in all, this play was an written in 1972 by the popular American Matching with the title, “The Duck Varia- Chatzky, who both played two characters, overwhelmingly successful show by the playwright David Mamet, and it opens tions,” the actresses and actors decided performed a variation about hunting. Performing Arts at The Harvey School. with dialogue between two elderly men to split the play into 14 variations of the Brendan held a gun with Julia and let her The audience had, like every year, the sitting on a park bench. The discussion situation. In the play, there were two shoot it before she even realized what she chance to see great talents acting an inter- seems to deal with ducks, and although the hippies, performed by Taylor Grodin and did. Julia, playing Emil, felt guilty and esting play. Both the students and teachers talk sounds like a misguided situation, the Joseph Bakas, a boy scout and even two preferred helping the duck, but accord- did a fantastic job and performed to the two men have wise thoughts. This is the geeky boys, who all substituted for the ing to George, it was already dead. The right degree between deep thoughts and common theme in the play: The discus- first couple. The nerdy boys were some of discussion about the shot bird turned into funny jokes. The change of this popular sions of the constantly changing couple the best roles in the play. They discussed a discussion about life and death. play into the 14 variations was a new but sitting on the bench pertaining to ducks whether or not ducks are like humans, and fitting concept, and it was a great idea to turn into thoughts about friendship, death they became so excited that they both had Even the curtain call was well keep every scene fresh and gripping. De- and human nature. to use an inhaler. It was a moment that done. The actors were standing in a V, spite the adaption, David Mamet’s original was quite funny and stunning. The Boy similar to bird formations in the sky, and intentions were found in every scene. In the original script, the two Scout, performed by Jared Peraglia, talked they bowed in front of a projection of the elderly men, George and Emil, who were about more serious things, like climate old Nintendo video game “Duck Hunt.” played outstandingly by Taylor Grodin change, but he also used the ducks as a The scenic design was minimalistic. The and Brendan Kneitz, are the only two comparison. lighting design, by Mr. Marcus Gregio, News from the Harv Page 5 Despite a Difficult Start, Most Teams Improve By Jovell Forsythe This fall’s sports season has been a success for every sport in some way. Looking back from preseason, most teams were excited about playing against other teams and starting the season. In retro- spect, now that the season is over, the volleyball program had a great one. The var- sity program made the semifinals for the first time in league history. Mr. DePalma juggles many different duties throughout his day. This is a big achieve- Emily Sirota sets the ball for teammate Sasha Fox. ment for this team and Photo courtesy of Marc Catanese. Photo courtesy of Paul Nachtwey. for Coach Ketner. They Under new Head Coach Kyle played an exciting brand of volleyball, Delaney, football had a successful which is great to see. Athletic Director season. They won two league games, Mark Brandon was the head coach of A Day in the Life which hadn’t been done for two years, the junior varsity volleyball team this and they were in a position to compete year. He said, “I really enjoyed working in the bowl game for third and fourth of Mr. DePalma with the team. For me and for most of place in the league. Unfortunately, they these girls, it was our first experience didn’t win that last game. However, the with volleyball, but I think we did quite By Marc Catanese and Sarah Chintz football program certainly made great well.” Located outside the Commons deep dedication, and if not for him, a lot of improvements this year. Cross-country had another is someone who is constantly working and things wouldn't exist or run as smoothly as For the upcoming winter, strong season, especially because of contributing his efforts to make this school they do. there are basketball and hockey pro- senior Sam Mackiewicz, one of the best run as smoothly as it does: Mr. John A typical day for Mr. DePalma grams, both of which have done well for runners in the league. Also, the girls’ DePalma. Although he isn't in a classroom begins with him waking up at 6:30 a.m. the past few years. Last year there were teaching every slot, he still has just as big He then commutes 20 minutes to arrive team finished second place in the league three boys’ basketball teams and two of an impact on the students as teachers at Harvey at approximately 8 a.m. Upon championship tournament. This year girls’ teams. Many people are looking do. It is easy to see his strong passion arrival, he makes sure that the entire was the first year Harvey was able to forward to this hockey season. Evarts for the school with all that he does. Mr. schedule of classes has coverage for the field a full boys and girls team. DePalma wears multiple hats and does a day, including making sure that substitutes Rink is a big draw for the entire school lot more for the school than most people are scheduled for any teacher who is out Both the boys and girls soccer community. Also, there will be some know. sick. He is responsible for making sure programs had very tough seasons. For coaching changes in both the basketball Not only does Mr. DePalma that all of the substitutes are in the right many years these teams have been able and hockey programs. Mr. Brandon work at Harvey, but he has been involved rooms in the right slots. Mr. DePalma also to compete with other teams, but not so said, “I might be working with the boys’ in the Harvey community for years. He has to print out schedules and rosters and much this year. Mr. Brandon said, “I’m thirds program, and if that works out, graduated as a part of the Harvey Class arrange coverage for many areas, from incredibly proud of both soccer teams that will be what I’m looking forward of 2001. This was a class much smaller sports teams’ early dismissals to college for sticking with it and showing the kind to the most. Last year, both varsity than today’s senior class, with only 35 meetings. Although he doesn't follow of life lessons that sports can allow. basketball teams made the playoffs but students. This was life at Harvey before the rotating grid schedule that students the Walker Center for the Arts, the new and teachers follow, he has to create the Sometimes things don’t go right for you. were knocked out. The hockey program gym, the student parking lot, and the quad. special schedules that are needed for the You have rough patches in life just like missed out on the playoffs last year, and Mr. DePalma is one of several Harvey many different events that happen at Har- you do in soccer, but you don’t quit. You we all would love to see them make the alums that currently work at the school in vey. don’t give up and you stick together as a playoffs this year.” The Pulse wishes all various departments. During his time at Mr. DePalma said, “The best group and you do the best that you can.” teams a healthy and successful season. Harvey, Mr. DePalma enjoyed and partici- part of my job is interacting with the stu- pated in the technical side of theatre arts, dents.” He loves how his office is so close ran cross-country and helped create the to the Commons, a place where students Sam Mackiewicz running yearbook. Additionally, he maintained a do homework, hang out and eat. Students in the league championship. great relationship with one of his favorite are always going to his office asking for Photo courtesy of Michael Lauria. teachers, and now co-worker, Mr. Vincent his help in many ways. Whether they need Alexander. After his high school years at to print something, find out a dismissal, or Harvey, Mr. DePalma went on to study just need help in general, Mr. DePalma is at SUNY Oneonta and The University of always very enthusiastic to assist them. He Phoenix. is extremely accessible to the students and On Oct. 31, 2005, Mr. De- has a great relationship with them. Senior Palma joined the faculty of the Harvey Carly Kaplan said, “DePalma is always School. He started as the Assistant to there for students at the end of the day.” the Dean of Students, a position which As it happens, he is there metaphorically lasted only a few months before he was and literally at the end the day. At 5p.m., promoted to Director of Transportation as Director of Transportation, he is there and Administrative Assistant. In addition to make sure that the departure of buses to his other duties, Mr. DePalma is one of runs smoothly. the administrators of Harvey’s Cavalier Mr. DePalma is a key person in Summer Camp. His responsibilities with the Harvey community. He dedicates his the camp include managing all of the staff, time and effort into making students’ lives coordinating activities, helping to organize at Harvey the best they can be. With his Angelique Santiago fights for possession the campers, as well as many other tasks. hard-working attitude and commitment, of the ball. Photo courtesy of Lesley Boltz. Mr. DePalma is one of the few staff mem- Mr. DePalma has accomplished much for bers who work year-round. He displays the school. Page 6 News from The Harv Lights, Action, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! THERE’S CAMERAS!! By Marc Catanese By Sarah Chintz The Harvey School is a very most schools don’t have. It is a great place In October, The Harvey School the ordinary or that makes them uncom- special place for many different people. for not only hockey players, but also for had its first lockdown drill of the year. The fortable. The campus itself is beautiful, if not fans and parents to watch the games as purpose of this drill was to practice what Since the incident that took the best looking school there is, and the well. Also, the rink has glass for an over- to do if there is ever an intruder on cam- atmosphere and vibe of the school is head view to watch hockey games, and place at Sandy Hook Elementary School pus. During this drill, teachers gather all of in Newtown, Connecticut, Harvey has always positive. Yet, this extraordinary also has a snack bar right in it. Having an the students to the corner of the classroom, place becomes even more magical during ice rink on campus, which you can drive developed a safety and security commit- shut the lights, and make sure the blinds tee. The purpose of this committee is to the months of December, January and or walk to, brings more people to watch are up on exterior windows. It has been an February. One thing is certain: There is the hockey team play. All of which results look at how safety and security at school ongoing discussion whether to have the is handled and how it can be improved. something special about Harvey in the in that great winter atmosphere at Harvey. blinds up or down, but according to the wintertime. According to Mr. Wyland, who heads Harvey does an amazing job of police, it is important to keep them up. At the committee, “We are not like a public Sometimes when people hear making sure that physically, winter is safe this drill, a policeman from the Bedford high school where all doors are able to be the word “winter,” negative and bad and enjoyable. The roads around campus Police Department came to make certain locked except one and people get buzzed thoughts come to mind: Frozen toes, are always paved and have salt thrown on that Harvey did everything correctly and in through the front door. With multiple shoveling snow, ice-covered roads and them. The pathways for students to walk followed instructions for the drill. The buildings and entrances, we are more like frozen pipes. Some people are summer from building to building are also always police informed Assistant Headmaster a college campus, so making sure that lovers and just hate the winter months cleared, resulting in great walks from Richard Wyland that teachers and students everyone is safe is very important.” One and the problems that come with winter. the middle school (with the occasional did a great job during the first drill of the important achievement of the safety and But at Harvey, winter is a great time. The snowball fight, of course). The pond is year. Police noted that the drill took place security committee was creating a path mood of the school completely changes completely frozen over, and the quad quickly and that the communication sys- down to the middle school, rather than with the change of seasons. The stress of looks stunning with an untouched fresh tem was excellent, as there are phones in having students walk on the road by the studying for exams finally comes to an blanket of snow. It’s great to not be stuck every room that enable the office to speak arts center. Members of the committee end. The conclusion of a marking period inside all day in the beautiful winter and to to everyone on campus. consist of the Business Manager Michael is a fresh start in classes with new topics get to walk next to all of the snow around Drude, representatives from the arts, and new elective courses to take. The campus. Every year there are 10 manda- dorms, athletics, along with Ms. Lesley winter term at Harvey starts after exams Without a doubt, the best parts tory drills that must take place. Lockdown Boltz, who is a licensed emergency medi- and after Thanksgiving break every year, about the winter term are the snow days. drills are very crucial to practice. During cal technician (EMT). A recent move of and there are nine continuous weeks in the While everyone loves spending the day an interview, Mr. Wyland stated, “We the committee was installing cameras fall term without any break (a long stretch at Harvey, no one complains when they hope we will never need them for real, to look at the difficulties that arise in and grind that is tough coming right after get the phone call in the morning saying but in this day and age you never know the parking lot because that is where a summer). that school is closed for the day. Getting what might be needed. By practicing lot of problems begin. Mr. Wyland also At the start of the winter term, to have a relaxing day at home, or for them, it makes things easier. Considering stated, “Infrastructure is in place to install you only have three weeks left of school dormers a day of sledding on Harvey’s the makeup of campus is many differ- more cameras throughout the campus.” before the holiday break. This is when you massive hill, makes it a great day. ent buildings, it’s important to know the Certainly, these cameras will add to the procedures at each building.” A lockdown feel refreshed and excited for the holidays, While it is always a wonderful overall safety and security of the entire and with the holidays coming around at drill can be called by any adult on campus Harvey community. day at Harvey, a bit of snow on the ground if they see something or someone out of that time of year, obviously everyone is makes it that much better. The winter pumped and happy. weather can completely change the mood The sports in the winter high- of the school, and it makes the Harvey light some of Harvey’s best facilities. family chant “Let it snow, let it snow!” Harvey has its own ice rink, a luxury that So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen By Seth Lyons Everybody at Harvey knows I made here every day. I will miss the Paul Nachtwey. Paul is the international whole school.” We will miss Paul just student from Germany. If you have as much as he will miss Harvey. not met him, you are missing out. He is one of the international students we We asked Paul many more have enrolled here at Harvey for the questions to better understand what it fall term. At the end of fall exams, he was like living in the United States for Photo of the parking lot with an inset photo of the newly added cameras. will be returning to his hometown of a short period of time. “There are a lot Photo courtesy of Lesley Boltz. Düsseldorf in Western Germany. Düs- of differences. In general, you could seldorf is an international business and say everything is kind of bigger: cars, car might be 15 minutes a few times a Paul shows the connections financial center and is renowned for refrigerators and the campus itself.” its fashion and trade events. Paul said, week. Here it might be a lot more, like that people can make with others that Paul said that things in Germany and half an hour plenty of times a week.” are from different countries. It is good “It’s the New York City of Germany.” Europe are generally smaller, and that Students like Paul provide Harvey with This is just one example that can show for the Harvey community to have in- the portions and sizes were a lot larger how people with similar cultures can ternational students. They offer a unique a different way to see the world, and here in the United States. This was sadly he will be leaving soon to go live very differently. For example, look at other cultures and benefit Har- the main difference for Paul, who also Germany and the United States are vey students as well as the international back home to Germany. Having been stated, “The country just looks differ- so lucky to have him on our staff for both first world countries with similar students themselves. Paul expressed ent; the nature, the streets, the houses, customs, but they clearly have different his enjoyment in his stay in the United the past few months, The Pulse natu- everything.” rally wanted to say goodbye. notions about commuting and driving. States. “I’m pretty sure that I will come back, not for a term, but over a vacation. Paul also said there’s some- Paul went on to show his I am already looking forward to it very When interviewed about his thing in America he didn’t particularly appreciation for nature in America and much.” stay in America, Paul said, “I love the like. “I don’t like the long distances the different animals we have here. He community at Harvey. In both the af- you have to drive with the car because said, “I love the nature in America. The The Pulse thanks Paul for his ternoon and in the classes, I really like I am not used to it.” In Germany, Paul wildest thing [in Germany] is a bobcat contributions to our newspaper. Auf the students and the teachers and the explained that everything is very close or a wild pig, and here you can see Wiedersehen, Paul. hospitality.” He continued, “I will miss by and you don’t have to drive very bears, rattlesnakes, and I hear coyotes at my friends and all the new experiences much. “The average distance with the night at my home stay.” Sports Page 7 Prime -Time Playoff The New York Rangers: By Andrew Scherl Road to the Cup The college football playoff opened for BCS bowls, no conference is is currently in its inaugural year and has able to send more than two teams to any By Thomas Gattuso and Javen Stepp-Davis made the season more exciting and im- of the BCS bowl games. Notre Dame, portant for many teams. College football which is an independent team not associ- Game 5. Kings. Double of the game. The Kings, on the other is historically a very intense, passionate ated with any conference, receives an overtime. Alec Martinez. 2 to 3. This is hand, would outscore the Rangers 6-0 in and dramatic season. The usual season is automatic BCS bowl bid if they finish in how the Kings became the Stanley Cup the third period and overtime. full of ups and downs for different teams, the top eight in the final BCS standings. Champions. The Rangers were heart- upsets of the top-ranked teams, and A team which is ranked third in the final broken after this loss. It especially hurts The Rangers also had too unimaginable surprises. The new college BCS standings, but didn’t win its confer- for the Rangers because no one believed many mistakes. The turnovers had key football postseason format is one of the ence, will automatically receive one of that they could advance so far into the points of the games lead to game winners most controversial changes in college the at-large bids. If the third place team is playoffs, and then the Rangers lost three by Justin Williams in Game 1 and Game football ever. Many people want to keep a conference champion, the fourth place games in overtime. There were five 3. Their mistakes also led to two game- the traditional BCS system, while others team will receive the bid if it is not a major reasons why the Rangers weren’t tying goals both by Gaborik in Game 2 able to win the Stanley Cup against the want the new playoff system. conference champion. and Game 5, respectively. Kings. The previous BCS system was The new playoff preserves the Playing five on five was the based upon ranking and records of each excitement and significance of college The first major reason was the fifth major reason that the Rangers team. Depending on rank in the AP Top football’s nerve-wracking and exciting lack of scoring from key players. Rick didn’t win the Stanley Cup. The Kings 25 Poll and BCS Top 25 Poll, teams regular season, in which every single Nash and Brad Richards were ranked outscored the Rangers 12-6 and outshot would be placed in the top BCS bowl game counts. The new playoff is cur- first and second, respectively, in goals the them 156-86. games. These are the Rose Bowl, Sugar rently a four team playoff. The two semi- scored for the Rangers during the regular Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, and final games are bowl games, in which the season. Neither of them scored in the One would have thought of course the BCS National Champion- winners of each game go to the final, also Cup Final. The Rangers’ top five goal that the Rangers would want to keep ship. The teams that make it into the known as the National Championship. scorers during the regular season (in the same core that brought them to the order) were Nash, Richards, Mats Zucca- Rose Bowl are the winner of the Big Ten The four teams that make it to the playoff Stanley Cup, but financial problems rello, Derick Brassard and Cal Hagelin, Championship and the winner of the Pac- are chosen by a selection committee. The and the amount of free agents that went but they only had three goals combined this summer meant there was a need for 12 Championship. If by chance any of selection committee will choose the four in the series, and none of them came in change. There was the departure of An- these conference champions are selected teams for the playoff based on strength the final three games. The New York ton Stralman, one of the best defenders to be in the BCS National Champion- of schedule, head-to-head results, Rangers’ veteran scorer Nash finished in the league, which takes away from the ship by the selection committee, then the comparison of results against common the whole post season with only three Rangers’ overall defense. The Rangers runner-up participates in the Rose Bowl opponents, championships won and other goals in 25 games, while Richards was also lost Benoit Pouliot, a great offensive game. The same goes for the other bowl factors. The new postseason structure put down to the fourth line against the talent, who had 10 points in the playoffs. games. The Orange Bowl is filled by creates an exciting playoff that keeps the Kings. The New York Rangers really felt Brian Boyle also left the Rangers. He an at-large team and the Atlantic Coast best regular season in sports and protects that sting of the lack of scoring from key was a good role player and was willing Conference Champion. The Fiesta Bowl the college football bowl tradition. players during Game 3 of the Stanley to put his body on the line for the team. Cup Finals, where the Rangers lost 3-0. The Rangers also got rid of Brad Rich- is made up of an at-large team and the The new playoff doesn’t go too ards, who produced during the Big 12 Conference Champion. The Sugar far in change; it changes just the right Bowl is composed of another at-large regular season, but disap- amount and keeps the athletes’ academic peared during the playoffs. team and the Southeastern Conference commitment in mind, in order to limit Champion. the number of games played by student- Dan Boyle was Six teams receive automatic athletes. Unlike in previous years with picked up by the Rangers and bids as conference champions, leaving the BCS format, no team automatically he should be a good replace- four at-large bids for the BCS bowls to qualifies. For the non-playoff teams, both ment for Stralman. They also fill, which are chosen in a draft for selec- participants in the Orange, Rose and picked up Tanner Glass, who tion. Teams will be eligible for selection Sugar Bowls still have a contract outside was a questionable pick. Their of at-large bids if they finish the season of the playoff arrange­ment. The Big Ten next pick up was veteran ranked in the top 14 in the final BCS and Pac-12 go to the Rose Bowl, the forward Matthew Lombardi. standings and have at least nine wins. SEC and Big 12 go to the Sugar Bowl, He won the scoring title in the One champion from non-automatically and the ACC goes to the Orange Bowl Swiss League and he is also a strong defensive player. The qualifying conferences will automati- against the highest ranked available team Rangers would continue to cally be selected as an at-large bid if they from the SEC, Big Ten or Notre Dame. sign other players, solidify- are ranked in the top 12 in the final BCS The Fiesta Bowl, Cotton Bowl and Peach ing their offense and defense. standings, or if a champion from a mid- Bowl will host the unplaced conference They resigned Mats Zucca- major conference is ranked higher than champions and a top-ranked champion Photo of the New York Rangers, rello. They signed forwards any BCS conference champion ranked from a conference that is not contracted. courtesy of Google Images. Ryan Bourque, Kevin Hayes, among the top 16. These conferences are: The highest ranked teams that do not and Danny Kristo in the month Conference USA (C-USA), the Moun- have a bowl will fill any other bids. The The second major reason why of August. tain West Conference (MWC), the Sun selection committee will make those the Rangers lost was the inability to hold Belt Conference and the Mid-American matchups. The rest of the bowl games are a lead. In both Game 1 and Game 2 of As the NHL season continues, the series the Rangers held a two goal Conference (MAC). Though 10 spots are still chosen how they were previously. the Rangers are now 6-4-2, which is rea- lead. In each of those games, the Kings sonable because of all of the new players College Football Playoff Rankings (via would tie the game by the third period that have to build chemistry within the ESPN.com) and finish the Rangers off in overtime. team. Even though the Rangers are The Rangers would blow another lead RK TEAM RECORD starting off slowly, they did the same when they were up 2-1 going into the thing last year. Last year they started off 1 Mississippi State 9-0 third period. Marian Gaborik would gradually, but finished off strongly, end- 2 Oregon 9-1 score a goal to force the game into over- ing as the second seed of the Metropoli- time. The second overtime is where the 3 Florida State 9-0 tan Division. The Rangers have a long Rangers would face defeat by the hands 4 TCU 8-1 path ahead of them, but they do have the of Alec Martinez. chance to go to the playoffs and have 5 Alabama 8-1 The Rangers had a lack of pro- some success. 6 Arizona State 8-1 duction in the third period and overtime 7 Baylor 8-1 of this series. All of the Rangers’ big 8 Ohio State 8-1 plays would come in the first two periods 9 Auburn 7-2

10 Ole Miss 8-2 11 UCLA 8-2 12 Michigan State 7-2 13 Kansas State 7-2 14 Arizona 7-2 15 Georgia 7-2

16 Nebraska 8-1 17 LSU 7-3 18 Notre Dame 7-2 19 Clemson 7-2 20 Wisconsin 7-2 21 Duke 8-1 22 Georgia Tech 8-2 23 Utah 6-3 24 Texas A&M 7-3 25 Minnesota 7-2 Page 8 Reviews

In “Ouija,” the From the Lyons Board Clearly Den: Reads “D-U-L-L” “Run the Jewels 2” Movie Review Music Review by Seth Lyons

by Benjamin Rubin In this issue, I’m reviewing “Run the Jewels 2,” released under Mass I never played with a Ouija Appeal Records and Fools Gold Records. board as a kid. This was mostly due to This is the successful sequel to the first the fact that in nearly every book I read self-titled “Run the Jewels” album. Run on the supernatural, it always leads to the Jewels is a group made up of El-P Cover Artwork courtesy “bad things happening.” When I saw (Jaime Meline) and Killer Mike (Michael of Google images. “Ouija,” I learned of another “bad thing” Renderl). This duo is seen as one of the because of his rebellious behavior, he that happens when you use a Ouija board: best, if not the best, group in hip-hop/ would be placed in solitary confinement, it apparently makes you act like an air- rap at the moment. The album features which would prevent him from seeing his head. amazing artists such as Zack de la Rocha, family. It says quite a bit about how he the singer of Rage Against the Machine, The story begins with Debbie Movie poster courtesy of Google images. sees the world and the way he is treated (Shelley Hennig), a generic blonde high Travis Barker, Diane Coffee and BOOTS as a person. Zack De La Rocha doesn’t school student who commits suicide as “The Blair Witch Project” and “Para- (Jordy Asher). do anything especially impressive on this after using the titular Ouija board. Her normal Activity.” For example, there’s a song except bring what you would expect best friend Laine (Olivia Cook) finds her twist near the third act that is strikingly “Run the Jewels 2” is straight from him. Zach De La Rocha says, “Yes death suspicious and rounds up a gang of similar to the climax of 2003’s “The bangers, with heavy beats from El-P aggressively tested we’ll bump stretchers teenagers that look much older than their Ring.” Likewise, the film uses nearly and heavier lyrics from the duo El-P and and penalties – Dump cases with face and years (Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff, Bianca every clichéd trope in the book: the hot Killer Mike. You can sense the dynamic the cop pleas when we seizing a pump – Santos and Douglas Smith), in order blonde dying first, the (SPOILERS) lead between El-P and Killer Mike. This is With reason to dump on you global grand to help her find out what happened to heroine is the only one to survive, the the second album for Run the Jewels, dragons.” Debbie— by using the exact same Ouija house has a dark past (which no one ap- but El-P and Killer Mike have a history board that might have killed her friend. parently told the previous owners about), expanding back to Killer Mike’s critically “Early,” featuring BOOTS, is As you can imagine, events do not go as and so on. acclaimed “R.A.P. Music” (released one of the more popular tracks off this planned. The only things that can be May 15, 2012). This album has been album, especially after it was performed One of the first things I noticed recommended are few and far between: so successful that Run the Jewels has on David Letterman. It is a great song while watching was how lazy and unin- Olivia Cook does a fairly decent job performed their song “Early” featuring that features BOOTS (Jordan Asher), the spired the movie was: the screenwriter, playing her part (although that might be BOOTS on David Letterman. producer, singer, rapper and songwriter. Stiles White (who is also the director), because everybody else looks like they He does the hook on this song, creating seems to have written this script within a had taken Vicodin before going on set), One of the most standout tracks an intense and eerily spacey essence. It space of about five hours, with little to no the cinematography was surprisingly is “Close Your Eyes,” featuring Zack De is a ponderous song that touches on both revisions being made, as the entire film good, and the special effects (what little La Rocha of Rage Against the Machine. police brutality and feelings of being a feels unfinished. For example, creepy there were) were not actually that bad. This track has a consistent sample in the youth in an urban ghetto environment. items (such as a doll) appear suddenly This in no way, however, saves the film beat saying, “Run the jewels fast.” It’s a El-P grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and without warning, only to be forgotten from being a boring and forgettable cash fast paced beat with forceful lyrics. Killer while Killer Mike grew up in Atlanta, mere minutes later, leaving little to no grab which will quickly be forgotten Mike drops deep lyrics such as “Go mane Georgia. “It be feelin’ like the life that impact on the story. Also, characters do from the annals of film history. and missin’ my misses, they keepin’ me I’m living man, I don’t control – Cause things that no rational person would ever from my children.” Killer Mike says that every day I’m in a fight for my soul – All do, but do so anyway to further the story. hands below, high seas in a rickety boat.” For instance, they use the Ouija board The lines are meant to show respect multiple times even though they know to Michael Brown in light of his fairly the thing is evil, and every scary moment recent shooting. Killer Mike also repeats can be seen coming from a mile away. these lines in the first two bars of his Additionally, the film refuses to take any verse. risks with the story. None of the scenes that feature the Ouija board are scary in There are many more tracks the slightest; maybe a chair will move on with even heavier lyrics and sometimes its own, or the board will say something ignorant funny lyrics with no real deep creepy, but that’s it. Compare this to the meaning besides sounding good. The first “Paranormal Activity” movie, where wordplay, rhymes, and subject content the Ouija board spontaneously combusts of the album are consistent throughout. in the middle of a séance. Now that is So far this year, “Run the Jewels 2” is scary. one of the best albums to be released, in That’s really the main issue not only my opinion, but also according with the movie: it does nothing new and to many other hip-hop/rap magazines is unoriginal to the point of trying to and websites such as HotNewHiphop, copy better films in order to sustain itself. XXL, The Source and many more. There By the end of the movie, I had counted is very little to find wrong with this nearly five other films that “Ouija” had album. From the production to the lyrics, taken ideas from, including classics such everything is top notch. If you listen to only one album this year, it has to be this album.

The group is currently on a tour with Ratking. The tour went across America and made a few stops in Canada. Despot has joined them on quite Political Cartoon a few shows throughout the tour as well. by Paul Nachtwey They are returning to New York, where the group is based to do two shows, Nov. 29 (with Ratking and Despot), and Nov. 30 (without Ratking and Despot).