GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL EXPLOSION VOL. 98, NO. 6 1440 E. BROADWAY, GLENDALE, CA 91205 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014

COVER BY LALA NIKOLA AND JOSHUA BOTE 2 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Glendale High School Explosion NEWS Annual Baccalaureate held at Saint Mark’s

BY SHUSHANNA PETROSYAN how he had watched the outgoing seniors Teacher Characters Editor panic about college admissions and how he had been happy to be able to continue be- ing involved with the class of 2014 as their Baccalaureate, a long time tradition, senior class advisor. Baccalaureate is a tra- continues to be upheld at Glendale High dition that started back in 1432 at Oxford School. On Sunday, June 1, Glendale car- University and it continues today in many ried on the custom at Saint Mark’s Episco- American high schools. pal Church. The graduating class and their It is held at a beautiful church and the family and friends were welcome to attend heavenly voices of Glendale’s A cappella the ceremony. The service usually varies and Chamber choirs, and the lovely hand- anywhere from a half hour to an hour with bell choir also performed. Co-Class advi- a range of performances. This year’s took sor Forest Holbrook spoke along with ASB about an hour and had exceptional servic- President Megan Llamas. Senior Anthony es. Speeches, the school choir, and invoca- Igidbashian said, “It was a fun service tions were all part of Baccalaureate. and fnally made me realize that we were Peter Gebeshian was the keynote all so close to the end. It’s a service that I Photo Courtesy of Stylus speaker. His speech was a heartwarming would’ve hated to miss and enjoyed every Presidents Megan Llamas and Nare Melikjanyan pass on the “fame” to addition to the service. He spoke about minute of.” Shushanik Gabrielyan and Nicole Terian in the candle lighting ceremony. Universal Studios’ Globe Theater hosts Senior Prom lywood flm Casablanca played silently in BY LOGAN ORTIZ the background during dinner, giving The Editor-In-Chief Globe a classic movie theater feel and el- egance. Following dinner, strobe lights lit On May 17, the annual Glendale High up to encourage students to fle onto the prom took place at the Globe Theater at dance foor. Universal Studios. The attending seniors DJ Jason Wagers played current and and their guests danced for hours into the energetic songs that got everyone in the night as they celebrated one of their last mood to dance, and even took requests events of the year together. The night was throughout the night. Outside of the main a big turnout as over 450 tickets were sold, dance hall, attendees could walk out onto a giving ASB a proft of around $4,000. deck, and share a quiet moment with their Decked out with a red carpet, the se- date to enjoy a beautiful view of the city niors were made to feel like celebrities at night. upon entering the Globe and even received When the time came to announce this a round of applause from ASB students at year’s prom king and queen, the dance foor coat check. went silent as the DJ introduced the candi- With catering by the Wolfgang Puck date couples and declared David Fonth and Company, no one went hungry as students Megan Llamas as this year’s prom king chowed down on gourmet chicken, mashed and queen. potatoes, artichokes, Caesar salad, and The couple shared the frst slow dance macaroni and cheese, as well as a full veg- of the night, followed by the rest of the an dessert bar flled with everything from prom court: Svein Gonzalez and Kathrina chocolate-covered strawberries to gourmet Lorenzo, Joshua Bote and Brenna Cancilla, Rice Krispie treats. Later on in the night, Joon Song and Abigail Pajulas, and Kho- Photo Courtesy of White’s Studios coffee and tea were served. ren Khatchatourian and Jennifer Camacho. 2014 Prom Court– Front: King David Fonth, Queen Megan Llamas The Hollywood-themed saloon was The rest of the attendees then joined them Second: Princess Kathrina Lorenzo, Princess Brenna Cancilla, Princess decorated with slide shows of pictures that on the dance foor. Abby Pajulas, Princess Jennifer Camacho Back: Prince Svein Gonzalez, seniors submitted throughout their years of The festivities lasted from 8 p.m. until Prince Joshua Bote, Prince Joon Song, Prince Khoren Khatchatourian. attending Glendale High. The classic Hol- midnight. Top students honored at Rally France, and two performances by drill: BY JOSHUA BOTE Entertainment Editor their all-male squad’s #throwback routine and the coed squad’s homage to Pitch Per- Glendale High’s fnal rally of the 2013- fect. 2014 school year is a bittersweet affair, Between these performances, each showcasing and celebrating the school’s respective class president presented the brightest and most talented students, yet highest-achieving students of their class: also serving as a farewell to the class of the elite Top 10 (for the freshmen class, all 2014. The Monsters Inc.-themed academic students who earned a 4.0 GPA or higher). rally, which took place on Friday, May 23, ASB also presented the winners of the was a ftting way to celebrate the futures Teacher of the Year Award, Hector Mar- of our upcoming Nitro graduates, many of tinez, and the Classifed Employee of the whom will be heading off to college or en- Year, Anahid Keshishian. Inter-class com- tering the workforce. petitions, including the yell-off and the The rally commenced with an intro- themed games, were held, with the senior duction of this year’s prom court: princes class winning both rally’s competitions by Khoren Khatchatourian, Svein Gonzalez, a narrow margin. Joon Song, Joshua Bote; princesses Kath- The rally, concluding with the promo- rina Lorenzo, Abigail Pajulas, Brenna Can- tion of each class and the fnal “Do It!” cilla, Jennifer Camacho; and this year’s chant for the senior class, was a celebratory prom king and queen: David Fonth and send-off to this year’s class of 2014. Megan Llamas. “Even though it was my absolute fa- Performances included a routine by vorite rally from all four years, it’s also color guard set to Christina Perri’s “Hu- really sad to think we’ll never get this ex- man,” cheer’s goodbye performance to perience to be with our class again,” said Photo Courtesy of Stylus senior captains Andrea Mestre and Erin Senior Class President Nare Melikjanyan. Seniors celebrate their very last rally. Glendale High School Explosion Tuesday, June 3, 2014 NEWS 3 GHSA Glendale High Service Award Since 1994, a special group of seniors has been selected to receive the Glendale High Service Award. These 17 seniors have given countless hours of their time to help GHS activities and organizations and are greatly appreciated by their teachers and peers for their efforts. Congratulations and thank you! These seniors “Make Glendale High A Better Place.” Jeremiah Bernardino – Drill Team Joshua Bote – Explosion Elsi Castro – Stylus Rebecca Chung – Music & ASB Faith Garcia – Drill Team Patrick Jose – Vocal Music Asad Landery – Instrumental Music Megan Llamas – Senior Class Nare Melikjanyan – Senior Class Veronica “Nikki” Moorehead – ASB Logan Ortiz – Explosion Andrea Ramirez – ASB Bijan Rezvani – Senior Class Anna Smbatyan – Stylus Yasmeen Syed – Senior Class

Photo Courtesy of Stylus Fatima Valencia – Drill Team Karah Hui gets a little help getting into the swimming pool from Kevin Yi Michael Williams – Stage Crew at the Senior Luau. Staff selects Hazlett, Lancaster as Masonic ‘Educators of the Year’

BY ELSI CASTRO performed on behalf of Glendale’s youth. Staff Reporter Hazlett started teaching at GHS in September 1997. She became the ASB Since the 1971-1972 school year, rep- advisor in September 2001 and is also in resentatives of the local Masonic Lodges charge of the Link Crew program, which have recognized district employees for started at GHS in 2006. their achievements and efforts to support Hazlett said, “Since this award is cho- the importance of public education. This sen by my fellow GHS co-workers, I’m year, Mary Hazlett and Patrick Lancaster especially touched and honored. Working were chosen to receive an Employee Rec- hard, and feeling others value that hard ognition Award as “Educators of the Year.” work, feels wonderful.” Lancaster started This honor is presented by the Masonic teaching at GHS in September 1990. He Lodges serving GUSD. has been the advisor of the school news- The award is a representation of ap- paper since November 1992 and the year- preciation and book since 1994. gratitude for their He has coached service to the aquatics, and, since school district and 2010, has been one the entire com- of the school’s munity. The local athletic directors. Masonic Lodges He said, “There are wished to convey many great people their appreciation here at Glendale and are proud of High. It made me Photo Courtesy of Stylus the work that these feel very special to Senior Vinz Cayle and junior Miso Dam perform at the annual Drill Team two educators have Mary Hazlett Pat Lancaster be recognized.” Revue on May 18. NEWS Drill Team’s annual Revue held and their three other winning competition BY CLAIRE CORPUZ Staff Reporter routines, the Drill Team also prepared 13 IN BRIEF new dances choreographed specially and On May 17-18, the Drill Team held specifcally for the Revue. The 2013-2014 their annual Revue, titled “Timing Is Ev- Head Captain Jeremiah Bernardino said, • Students who wish to try out for any of Glendale High School’s athletic teams erything.” The Revue is held as a recap “Revue was such an amazing experience. should contact the coach of the team directly to fnd out about summer practice and of the Drill Team’s season. This year, the It’s a great opportunity for the team and our try out information. It’s great to be a Nitro! A list of coaches can be found at www. team earned six national titles in their All friends and family to refect and look back glendalehigh.com/ghssports.html Male, Dance Drill, Coed, Large Military, on our year.” Throughout their season, the and Small Military routines and showed Drill Team has a lot of time to meet and • Promotions/Retirements: GHS History teachers John Eldred and Forest Holbrook them off, along with many other routines sometimes bond with other schools dance will leave GHS and become assistant principals at Crescenta Valley High. GHS in their end-of-year show. teams. Assistant Principal Tamar Kataroyan will move to Toll Middle School and be an The theme of the show, “Timing Is This year, the Glendale team bonded assistant principal. Charlotte Sassounian, assistant principal at CV, will return to Everything,” was shown mostly in the especially with other teams from Valen- GHS beginning July 1 to fll the spot left by Kataroyan’s promotion. Sassounian opening and fnale dances. Their opening cia, San Clemente, Poway, and West High was an assistant principal at GHS several years ago. Longtime educator Bill Byrnes dance was set to a spoken word piece about School, and even invited these teams to has announced his retirement. Byrnes runs GHS’s Music Tech program and was, at young love and the growth of relationships perform in the Revue. In response, three one time, the school’s marching band director. throughout life titled “When Love Arrives” of these teams invited Glendale to perform by Sarah and Phil Kaye. The fnale dance, in their dance showcases as well. The Drill • If you are looking for a fun and rewarding classes, join journalism or yearbook. including an all-girls section, a coed section, Team pooled an impressive total audience Sign up for Journalism 3-4 – Explosion (Period 2) or yearbook (Period 5) for next an all boys section, and bows from each of over 1,000 supporters. The Drill Team year and get your work published. class, was set to a compilation of versions hosted a beautiful and successful Revue of the song “How Long Will I Love You.” flled with amazing dancing from their Along with their nationally-titled routines 2013-2014 team. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Glendale High School Explosion 4 ENTERTAINMENT The Album That Got You Through

BORN TO DIE WOLFGANG AMADEUS PHOENIX BY ANDREA PATINO BY CHRISTINA BUNGGO Just as soon as the beat of “Video The song I could most relate to was If you’ve known me long enough, demics and bus rides home, and a reminder Games” starts to play, I’m home. Rarely “Video Games.” The lyrics describe her you’re probably tired of hearing why I love that there is some form of good left in ev- does anything truly resonate with me, and being in love with a man who barely pays this album so much. Every now and then, erything and everyone. Not to mention to rarely will I ever feel an attachment to any- attention to her, no matter how hard she I hear my friends call me “Phoenix girl” stay cool like Thomas Mars. thing, but this album is an exception. tries to please him. “I heard you like the every time I wear one of their band shirts The melodic vibe was now only one I listened to this album over and over bad girls, honey, is that true?” Lana coos. around campus. But there’s a lot more to part of what Wolfgang made of me when I and over again, to the point where I could And with just that small portion I under- this album than just wearing their merch got older. Still trying to fnd the good in it recite the lyrics by heart in my shower. stood how wonderful it is to love someone, and constantly praising their work. The all, I was in a disposition of keeping my- That’s pretty gross. and also how utterly horrifc it is. melodic and upbeat vibe this album high- self away from adventure. But thanks to Lana Del Rey’s album Born To Die is The entirety of Born To Die honestly lights is a refection of me throughout the Mars in “Countdown,” he sings, “It doesn’t very in the moment, the lyrics are beauti- made my high school experience bear- four years I’ve roamed around the hall- matter what you did and if you did it like fully written, the words carefully chosen to able, through the rough test and essay days ways of Glendale High. It’s safe to say that you’ve been told”. It came to me that my relate to you. I’m not necessarily obsessed when my anxiety was at its highest, on solo Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix made me who time was worth more than just being posi- with music: I don’t get excited about up- walks home, and through bad relationship I am today. tive. At this point, Wolfgang gave me the coming gigs nor have I ever been to a con- problems. Even now it is still a place of Throughout my four years in high pep to bring out this unknown drive to go cert, but I’m still human enough to love comfort for me, but no longer for depress- school, Wolfgang comforted me with one out and see everything. Being “sick for the this album. ing reasons like that. At this point of my of the most important things I now value big sun” couldn’t have had summed up this Even after a stressful day, listening life, I can listen to this album, feel an over- today: optimism. Religiously listening point in my high school life. to this album is like being able to fll your whelming wave of nostalgia looking back to this album, I found myself in a trance It’s evident to say that I could go more lungs with air again after holding your at these four years, and see how much I where I thought nothing could possibly go in depth with who I’ve become because of breath for years. It got me through a toxic have grown. wrong. Hearing “1901” for the frst time Wolfgang. Amidst those who are still trying breakup, and comforted me on lonely days. Maybe I haven’t improved as much as was my “coming of age” moment as I felt to fgure themselves out, always remember I felt so much more empowered, and that’s I would have liked; maybe I’ve just become that I knew exactly who I wanted to be. to never be stuck in doing so and just have what’s so amazing about this album and a little wiser; and maybe I haven’t always Once I was absorbed into this trance, “for a a good time. Phoenix’s concept of non- what it means to me. A fresh start, clean been absolutely ecstatic, but, at least now, minute, I couldn’t tell how to fall out”. sensical lyrics and addictive tunes for this and exotic. I know I’m no longer at a dark point like The uplifting guitar strumming and album brought out my daily smile and opti- A unique sound mixture between soft when I frst heard this album. That, to me, hi-hats were a mirror of who I was, being mism, hoping that someone else can share seductive crooning, with fast energetic is amazing. I know I can always go back to a representation of my innocence in high the same experience. I learned to let go songs, and with slow electric songs that this album, and I know it will always make school. In other words, Wolfgang was the and make every moment in my life count keep the listener entertained. things better. ultimate album for concentration on aca- “from the mess to the masses.”

THE SUBURBS THE RIP TIDE BY VARD SARGSYAN BY JOSHUA BOTE Arcade Fire’s honest poetry is a relief daughter while I’m still young? Want to Nostalgia is a remarkable concept – we lyrics, at frst glance, appear to be a profu- in the modern music industry. Win Butler hold her hand and show her some beauty seek to reminisce fondly on past memories, sion of introspective, stream-of-conscious- echoes closely to the style of T.S. Eliot. before this damage is done.” As the world yet our lives insistently push forward with- ness ponderances about his own fears and Using a stream of conscious narrative, The endures an unprecedented rate of change, out us having a say in whether or not we aspirations. And that’s the point: The Rip Suburbs effortlessly carries the burden of where we destroy beauty in its purest form, seek to cherish our memories for a moment Tide is a deeply personal album, both on its humanity. As I sit in darkness and let my one building at a time, we try to grasp onto longer. Beirut’s The Rip Tide, a quietly own merits and on our own terms. Its lyri- vinyl spin, I’m overwhelmed with an odd whatever is pure. We also fear that we are uplifting masterpiece of gorgeous Eastern cal ambiguity allows for endless interpre- mixture of heartache and reassurance. The the biggest hypocrites, contributors to this European-infected folk, is steeped with tations, and it’s an album that seemingly Suburbs is anyone’s to loosely interpret, system. enough nostalgia for a lifetime, truly play- articulates how I feel at any given moment. but when you’re a teen literally living in In “Deep Blue,” Butler expresses how ing a formative role in my years here. With every listen I give it, The Rip Tide the suburbs, nothing could hit more close it saddens him to see people dissolve into The Rip Tide effortlessly evokes a resonates with me more – I fnd a lyric that to home. This concept album embodies the norm of technology and disregard the nostalgic worldliness, like a dusty classic spontaneously hits close to home at crucial major themes of existence, conformity, pu- freedom of an unbothered life. We’re sick straight from an old-world record collec- stages in my life, like it has now. rity, technology, reminiscence, and wasted of vapid people swarming the internet with tion. Zach Condon’s emotive dulcet tones Perhaps my favorite track on the al- hours. their simpleminded thoughts. serve as a world-weary tour guide to the bum is “Goshen,” a wistful, piano-led dirge In a world of industrialism and capi- With age and the passing of time momentous touchstones of his own life, in- dedicated to the Egyptian city abandoned talism – the urban sprawl – Butler sees us comes wisdom and acceptance. The Sub- troducing listeners to his hometown (“San- by Moses in the Exodus. Condon sighs, as a product of culture living through a urbs makes you yearn for the past, refect ta Fe”) with the wise adoration of a lifer, “You’ve never found it home,” as the song “Suburban War.” All the while, I can’t help on it, and then move past it. “Sometimes I whilst exploring new homelands (“East intensifes to a swelling peak, gradually but classify myself as a “Modern Man.” A can’t believe it, I’m moving past the feel- Harlem”) with the wide-eyed exuberance building up to a somber parade of a solitary modern (wo)man is educated and eloquent. ing.” Sprinkled with wistful nostalgia, The that comes with new opportunities. Each marching-drum and a lone trumpet. Every Ironically, he or she is also a victim of the Suburbs is a seminal bow to the past and song is stunningly crafted – percussion, time I’ve listened to “Goshen,” I always existential crisis. a quest for substance, blackened with the pianos, horns, accordions, and Condon’s wondered what it was, and as I depart from Conformity is a jest to Arcade Fire. shadows of some of the principle issues of beloved ukulele interlock with a graceful my home of nearly a dozen years, I’m be- “When I’m by myself, I can be myself.” the time. effortlessness. It’s an aural delight, but be- ginning to discover what Condon intended: We distance ourselves from the shallow, Wasted hours are far from wasted, the yond the surface, The Rip Tide reaches a home is our comfort zone; in order to reach pretentious douche bags and search for importance of treading water is often ne- startling, inexplicable profundity. our own ideal of self-fulfllment, we must genuine people; “they’re calling at me, glected by youth. This album appropriately Condon doesn’t compose songs flled progress beyond our preconceived limita- come and fnd your kind.” ends with, “If I could have it back, all the with grandiose aphorisms – the sentiments tions and always move forward, no matter “Can you understand why I want a time we wasted, I’d only waste it again.” in each song are poetic, almost lonely; his how inescapable the past may be. 6 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Glendale High School Explosion OPINION

STAFF EDITORIAL

JOSHUA BOTE #YesAllWomen On April 25, a Connecticut high school student, Christopher Plaskon, stabbed classmate Maren Sanchez to death merely because she rejected his proposal for prom. The myth of college prestige On May 25, Elliott Rodger murdered six UC Santa Barba- ra students as retribution towards women who have never Applications were flled out. Teens every- school. There are a multitude of other factors, such been attracted to him. That same day, Keith Binder, a 21- where anxiously paced back and forth waiting for as cost and location, that can affect a student’s satis- year old Stockton resident, unsuccessfully shot at three decisions. Acceptance letters were received. Re- faction with each school. One institution, no mat- women who wouldn’t have sex with him and his compan- jection letters were received. Then comes one of ter how prestigious, is not suitable for everyone. ions. Sure, in all these circumstances, we could discuss our the most agonizing decision a student will have In fact, a Gallup poll of 29,650 college graduates re- Second Amendment rights. Maybe we could even sprinkle to make: where they choose to attend college. ported that 39 percent of the graduates are “engaged” at in a few debates about the necessity of greater law enforce- Students often want a college that will provide work and 5 in 6 reported that they were doing great in at ment on school campuses. Why not tie in a few thoughts what they need to achieve their goals, and they often least one area (sense of purpose, fnancial security, phys- about mental health awareness for good measure? Of use the prestige and reputation of a college as a deter- ical health, close relationships, or community pride). course, these are all vital topics that need to be addressed minant of their future success. And prestige becomes a Only 11 percent reported doing well in all fve areas. before we can fully put an end to tragic events such as big factor for most students when they choose a school. These results did not have any correlation with these. But there’s one underlying issue that appears to be a The amount of name recognition a school receives is, the school the graduates attended. The survey revealed thread connecting all three of these tragedies: an apparent oftentimes, the primary factor that most prospective that cost, quality of teaching, and higher-level learn- disregard for the feelings and well-being of women. college students consider when making their decisions. ing should be factors for choosing schools, not prestige. Our generation has concealed the outright misogyny However, prestige shouldn’t matter. Prestige Other studies show that there is no link between attend- of past generations and cultivated something far more does not necessarily translate into a quality educa- ing prestigious schools and future happiness or salaries. insidiously worrisome. Hundreds of flms and television tion. And what may be a good ft for some students, Ultimately, the decision should come out of shows have taught us that boys, no matter how goofy, may not be a good ft for another. Some classes are what the school offers for each specifc individual. geeky or downright unappealing, will always win over large and lecture-based, while others may be small Every student needs to fnd the school that best fts the girl as long as he displays a modicum of decency and and discussion-based. Some schools may place an em- their wants and needs. These schools, though not performs a few timely acts of kindness. Or that a few plati- phasis on their research, while others may prioritize as prestigious as some others, can provide the hap- tudinous pick-up lines will guarantee a quick lay. A whole hands-on learning. Each student may want something piness that may have been lacking at other schools. Internet civilization of men’s rights activists and pick-up different, and this can affect their choice of school. And this happiness will overshadow the impor- artists bleat odiously about the “injustices” that men face, The students and atmosphere also vary with each tance of prestige in making these college decisions. as if a few jokes at the expense of men hinder their status as the predominant gender. None of these things have di- rectly led to the aforementioned violence. However, the GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL sexist, entitled attitudes that are purveyed through these EXPLOSION forums have clearly infuenced these crimes, especially in Rodger’s case. The Staff believes it is our duty to report campus news, to inform students of affairs in the surrounding community and world, to In the moments leading up to the shooting, “supreme explore issues, and to offer constructive criticism where necessary. By-lined articles refect the views of the writer, while editorials refect the majority opinion of the editorial board. gentleman” Elliott Rodger posted a video manifesto spew- Explosion welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and in good taste. We reserve the right to edit for space or clarity. ing out seething vitriol towards women and the “obnox- Advertisements contained in this publication do not refect the endorsement of such products or services by Explosion, Glendale High ious” men who have successfully “obtained” them. It’s a School, or the Glendale Unifed School District. startling document of a man with a clear God-martyr com- Explosion is published seven times during the school year by the production journalism staff of Glendale High School, 1440 East plex and a depraved sense of self. But more importantly, Broadway, Glendale, California 91205, (818) 242-3161, ext. 6110, Fax- (818) 244-6309, under the auspices of the Glendale Unifed School Rodger reveals a hatred for women who have done nothing District. Explosion is printed at News Publishers’ Press, Glendale, California and is in its 98th year of publication. Adviser Mr. Lancaster can wrong. The women in his experiences did nothing more be reached at [email protected]. than reject his unwanted romantic or sexual advances. The possibility that saying “no” to a man will lead to murder is 2013-2014 EXPLOSION STAFF downright terrifying. And we should be more than afraid. We should be furious, not just because of all the men that EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OPINION EDITOR TEACHER CHARACTERS EDITOR Logan Ortiz Grace Park Shushanna Petrosyan have committed hate crimes towards women, but because so many men still ridicule women’s rights with some COVER EDITOR SENIOR DESTINATIONS EDITOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS snarky remark about how Rodger’s murder spree is proof Lala Nikola Vard Sargsyan Albe Bersabe that women should still be subservient to men. Dillon Bugarin Not all men abide by these beliefs nor do they support NEWS EDITORS PNMA EDITOR Lucas Ledesma Christina Bunggo Andrea Patiño Grace Park any of these actions. But there are so many who take the Nshan Elexan opportunity to overshadow a woman’s fears and qualms FEATURE EDITOR STAFF ARTIST about men to exclude themselves from the conversation. ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS Christina Bunggo Sarah Brown For a few days following the murders at Isla Vista, one of Joshua Bote the trending topics on Twitter was #YesAllWomen, a coun- Sydney Sanchez SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS EDITOR ADVISER termovement to this “not-all-men” syndrome, where thou- Vard Sargsyan Patrick Lancaster sands of men and women stood against the sexism women face. The fact that a majority of women feel threatened by STAFF REPORTERS this “minority” of men speaks volumes. And rightfully so. Elsi Castro, Claire Corpuz Joshua Bote is the entertainment editor at Explosion. 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