Sherwood High School 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 www.thewarrioronline.com 40th Year, Issue No. 2 December 15, 2017

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by Kimberly Greulich ‘18

Sherwood has a plethora of clubs, from academ- ic clubs like the Chemistry club and Eco-Sherwood, to political and social activism clubs like the Young Dem- ocrats/Republicans and Amnesty International. It’s part of what makes Sherwood such a community – it has a place for every kind of person to feel included and involved. But what does the school actually do for these clubs? Recently, The X-STEM Club had to find a way to raise money to attend a STEM Convention in Washington D.C. They chose fundraising this time, and worked with Chipotle to raise money, but that was not how they always accomplished things. “Because any projects we do, all the money comes straight from Mrs. Orange,” explained the X-STEM Club president, senior Alexander Richman, about science teacher and club sponsor Kristina Orange. “So, it’s nice to give her money back.” School clubs seem to have very limited options in gaining the funding they need to participate in educa- tional and interesting activities: fundraising, or paying for it themselves. Neither the school nor MCPS offers financial assistance. “Clubs have to be self-sufficient,” said Principal Bill Gregory. “School funds don’t go to support clubs; school funds go to support big things in the school.” see CLUBS, pg. 3 Illustration by Natalie Murray ‘18 MCPS Approves Calendar for 2018-2019 Sexual Assault Cases Build by Mallory Carlson ‘19 days of vacation. sional day in between semesters. Many are unhappy with the Schools will close on two Jewish After Weinstein Accusations After Governor Larry Ho- choice to cut spring break, in- holidays, Rosh Hashanah and by Colleen Yates ‘18 conduct, consent signs appeared gan passed legislation requiring cluding some members of the Yom Kippur, as officials cite high in every bathroom stall at Sher- Maryland public schools to start board itself. “We should be leav- student and staff absenteeism on Recently, a number of sexual wood, encouraging students to after Labor Day, finish by June ing spring break intact … It’s the those days. In addition, one pro- misconduct scandals have come read about consent and how it is 15, and include 180 days of in- one thing I’ve heard from the fessional day will be on June 5, to light, beginning with Holly- expressed. “The most important struction, MCPS took the school majority of people that they want the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr. wood stars and spanning all the concept for teenagers to under- calendar structure into consid- preserved,” said board member Many citizens, especially those way to a candidate as well as a sit- stand is consent.” said the person eration. On November 14, the Rebecca Smondrowski, who cast of the Muslim community, are ting member of the U.S. Senate. who led the campaign to put up Board of Education made a final the one dissenting vote. pleased with the change, as fam- On October 5, the New York the signs and asked to remain decision; the 2018-2019 school The governor’s office contin- ilies will be able to celebrate the Times published an explosive anonymous. “It is a vital part of year will begin on September 4 ues to defend the decision, despite holiday without the concern of article that Harvey Weinstein, a communication in relationships. and end on June 13, with 182 in- arguments that the change does missed school, but there is some prominent Hollywood producer, A definition of the term combined structional days, an abbreviated not benefit students or teachers. disapproval surrounding the fact for years sexually harassed and with examples and nonexamples spring break, and Thanksgiving “The overwhelming majority of that the date is also considered a assaulted women. In the weeks is the best way to teach a concept. and winter breaks staying the Marylanders, including parents, makeup day in case of snow. that followed, more than 50 wom- Combine this with repetition and same. students and teachers, support Some teachers have ex- en accused him of sexual mis- you have learning,” The shortening of spring Governor Hogan’s efforts to - re pressed concern that there are not conduct. The scandal soon was Suddenly, pressure is inten- break is likely the most notable turn to common sense schooling more professional days included followed by allegations against sifying in workplaces and institu- change, at least to students. Cur- scheduling, and for school admin- in the calendar. “Our students actor Kevin Spacey, comedi- tions to address the issue of sex- rently, it is a week long (preced- istrators to pretend that starting need meticulously planned, dy- an Louis C.K., and others. Both ual harassment and assault. Even ing Easter). This school year, school after Labor Day put reli- namic lessons that use a variety of celebrities and everyday people local school districts are under students and staff will be off the gious holidays and spring break strategies. They need timely feed- have come forward and spoken scrutiny to show how they will week of March 26-30, and April in jeopardy is simply dishonest,” back so that they can improve. out after years of being silenced. be part of the solution, rather than 2 (Easter Monday). But in com- said Amelia Chasse, a spokes- Students need attention and sup- The hashtag “#metoo” began the sources of the problem of sex- pliance with the state mandate, woman for the governor. port,” said Richard Montgomery trending on Twitter, encouraging ual misconduct. the board has chosen to cut spring In other regards, the calendar teacher Leah Wilson at the board victims of harassment and assault Last year two Maryland dem- break; in 2019, the break will is similar to the current structure. meeting. “Student instructional to speak out. ocratic delegates, Ariana Kelly last from Wednesday, April 17 There will be half days in be- prep time is essential to student In the midst of these highly to Tuesday, April 23, a total of 7 tween quarters and a full profes- learning.” publicized cases of sexual mis- See CONSENT, pg. 4 What’s Inside

Harassment and the New ‘Star Wars’ Movie #MeToo Movement Faces High Expectations

Starting October 5, waves of sexual The newest Star Wars movie seeks to es- assault accusations have sparked a tablish originality while maintaining the au- national conversation. thenticity of prior films. Page 4 Page 19 2 The Warrior • News December 15, 2017 Multiple Olney Businesses Replaced by Sydney Henry ‘20

If you grew up in Olney, you might have experienced the well-known tradition of going to New Minimum Wage Sakura for someone’s birthday. You can remember the impossi- is Approved ble competition to catch a piece of meat in your mouth, or the by Mallory Carlson ‘19 iconic slice of cheesecake with the umbrella and the cherry on In early November, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett top. But those traditions will no signed the legislation that makes the minimum wage in Montgomery longer take place in Olney. As of County $15, a significant increase from the current 10.75. Sunday, November 18, Sakura The new law will begin to be enforced in 2021, but only for busi- gave up its lease on the location nesses with 51 employees or more, while smaller business will be and will soon be replaced by the given more time to implement the policy. Leggett, a democrat who is popular breakfast chain, IHOP. currently in the third year of his third (and final) term in office, said But this isn’t the first time an “Montgomery County has done what is right, what is appropriate, Olney business was replaced by and what is reasonable under the circumstances and conditions … we something bigger. should take a great deal of pride in [the law].” Olney is turning into a town Not all Montgomery County officials are completely pleased with mainly defined by corporation the change. Gigi Goodwin, who is the president and CEO of the Mont- businesses and chain restaurants, gomery County Chamber of Commerce, testified against the law earlier losing a lot of its small-town Jackie Vilaseca ‘19 in the fall and expressed concerns over the county’s competitiveness in feel. Although some may not re- The newly constructed restaurant had its grand opening on December 7. attracting various businesses, especially as some relatively low-wage member, the shopping center that positions are being replaced by new, innovative technology. now contains Harris Teeter, Grill in Olney will rise. This puts any restaurants, and 14, thirty-five Marx, Panera, and many more, local owner, who can’t match the percent, are small businesses usu- once contained a rundown, local- rent of larger stores, out of busi- ally run by local owners. ly owned movie theater and the ness. In a survey by The Warrior County Launches ever-popular deli, B.J. Pumper- According to an online busi- that asked students about where nickels. Since then, many other ness leasing company in Olney, they preferred to hang out with stores have moved out of Olney, an office space available in the friends in Montgomery Coun- ‘BTheOne’ Program or closed down all together. same building as Burk & Flinn ty, most responded with plac- Some students do not like Orthodontics and across the street es outside of Olney. “In places by Lexi Matthews ‘18 the direction Olney is going in. from Giant, is leasing for a rental like Rockville and Gaithersburg “I don’t want to see Olney losing cost of about $33 per square foot, ... they have more stores [for County Executive Ike Leggett launched the public awareness the town feel and becoming too per year. The space is around teens],” explained junior Drew campaign “BTheOne” this October in partnership with the Montgom- crowded and full of chains,” said 2,000 square feet, which adds up Hughes. “Olney is mostly food, ery County Department of Health and Human Services, MCPS, and sophomore Natalie Cavanaugh. to a total rental cost of roughly banks, and grocery stores.” local mental health organizations EveryMind and Family Services, Inc. If more businesses and $66,000 per year. As senior Emily Schmidt The campaign, which aims to “reach teens in the community with im- restaurants run by larger corpo- Out of a sampling of 40 busi- lamented, “spending money on portant messages about preventing suicide and drug abuse,” kicked off rations continue to replace small nesses in Olney, 26, or sixty-five food is really the only thing to do with the circulation of ads at bus stations and inside schools across the businesses, the rent for buildings percent, are corporations or chain in Olney.” county, as well as the commencement of a corresponding webpage. Both promote a five step system for a person to ‘BTheOne’ to English 12 Helps Students Find Their Wings make a difference in the life of someone considering self harming or abusing drugs by asking them if they need help, keeping them safe, by Journalism Class Republic until his assassination year. “In 11th grade, when I was being there for them, helping them connect with a support system, and in 1961. “My grandma told me teaching last year, I had maybe following up on their progress. The website notes that its fight was Days before Thanksgiv- … there was lots of whispering one female writer, so I thought it inspired by the CDC findings that from 2007 to 2015, suicide rates ing, origami butterflies fluttered [because] you didn’t know if the was important to incorporate not doubled among teen girls and by more than 30 percent among teen throughout Sherwood’s halls. government was listening,” said just a writer of a different color, boys. Those butterflies symbolize the Taveras. “You had to have a pic- but also a writer who is a woman Other inspirations for the campaign include 19 year-old August struggles of women around the ture of [Trujillo] in your house.” telling stories about women. We Balderson of Gaithersburg, currently recovering from substance abuse, world, and the need to take a stand Another Dominican Re- don’t hear those voices in school and Evan Rosenstock, a Churchill student who took his own life in against violence. The English De- public native, sophomore Eli [as] often [as we should], espe- 2013. Balderson and Susan Rosenstock, Evan’s mother, both play in- partment brought attention to the Mercedes, came one year ago to cially when more than 50 percent strumental roles in running the program. While the group still exists in issues presented in “In the Time Sherwood. “The Mirabal sisters of the population is female.” its developmental stages, they plan to expand to giving speeches and of the Butterflies,” a book new to wanted to fight for the rights of The Mirabal sisters were assemblies in the near future. the 12th grade curriculum about the people, and wanted people to known as “Las Mariposas” or the sisters who fought to over- be free,” Mercedes said. The peo- “The Butterflies.” However, once come a ruthless dictator. ple Trujillo killed often included the nature of their activities were The English Department, those who opposed him and his discovered, they were murdered along with help from Empow- ruthless policies. However, once by supporters of Trujillo. They MCPS Plans New HER and the International Club, the murders of the Mirabal sis- are now considered national he- raised money through a fundrais- ters took place, Mercedes said the roes by the Dominican people for Infrastructure Projects er of selling origami butterflies. eyes of the people were opened standing up against injustice and With the fundraiser being during to governmental atrocities under fighting for their rights. by Isabella Pilot ‘18 the week of the International Day Trujillo’s regime, in which tens of “For us, [the sisters’ deaths] for the Elimination of Violence thousands of people were killed. that happened in the Dominican Due to massive growth throughout the county, Superintendent Against Women, the profits went MCPS adapted a new curric- Republic is really important,” Jack Smith recently recommended a 1.8 billion dollar infrastructure towards The House of Ruth, a ulum in order to incorporate more said Taveras. “The government plan for the next six years. MCPS has gained nearly 22,000 students nonprofit organization that serves international literature at school. says it’s really important to nev- over the past years with 3,000 new students last year alone, so the more than 600 women and chil- The Sherwood English depart- er forget this event.” Taveras county is responding with proposals for two new high schools, three dren who are abused and home- ment’s decided to dedicate each says she feels pride when reading new elementary schools, and additions at many existing schools. less in Washington D.C. quarter to a specific region of the about the Dominican Republic Crown High School will be built in the Gaithersburg Crowne area For students who come world. Since this marking period resistance movement in “In the near the RIO movie theatre, and Woodward High School will be re- from the Dominican Republic, is focused on Latin America, En- Time of Butterflies,” and that it opened in Bethesda (it was closed during a period of decline in enroll- the story told in “In the Time of glish 12 teachers Samantha Ager accurately represents the strug- ment). As the county has recently switched over to a new system to find Butterflies” is a real part of their and Christiane Lock chose the gle of the Mirabal sisters and the the most cost effective way to go about renovations, the opening dates families’ heritage. Senior Lis historical fiction novel, “In the eventual impact it had on their for these schools are still to be determined. The last time a new high Taveras moved from the Domin- Time of the Butterflies.” country. school was opened in MCPS was Clarksburg in 2006. ican Republic two years ago, “I think that there are not a She also supports the book’s As far as renovations to existing schools, Kennedy will receive an and she has been hearing stories lot of female voices in our literary involvement in the Sherwood En- addition including a turf field, and there will be a comprehensive ad- about the Rafael Trujillo regime curriculum, especially if you look glish curriculum, and believes it dition project at Northwood. Each of these projects are aimed towards and the resistance of the Mirabal at the 10th grade curriculum— conveys an important message. alleviating overcapacity in the down-county. sisters through family stories and there are essentially no women “Anyone can make a difference in at school. Trujillo was a dictator writers,” said Ager, who began the world, and in violence against for decades in the Dominican teaching Honors English 12 this women,” said Taveras. The Warrior • News 3 December 15, 2017 Court Case May Help End Gerrymandering Clubs and Organizations by Josh Averbach ‘18 Olney lies at the intersection of district 8, district 6, and On December 8, the Supreme district 3, all three of which extend into areas far from Struggle to Raise Funds Court of the United States (SCO- Montgomery County. Democrats designed these districts From CLUBS, Cover ly and reach the principal, they TUS) agreed to mediate a dispute have a strong chance of getting over the constitutionality of the to manipulate the distribution of voters from predomi- “Self-sufficient” has turned approved. Gregory cannot re- Maryland state legislature’s use nantly Democratic and Republican areas. into clubs running to local restau- member ever saying no to a fund- of gerrymandering--the practice rants, just like X-STEM, and raiser. He’s extremely supportive through which state legislatures mainly finding themselves at of clubs finding ways to get the intentionally draw skewed dis- Chipotle to get the money they money they need to participate tricts for congressional and state need. Last year, there were 16 in activities they are interested in legislature races to benefit their fundraisers at various restaurants, with people who share their en- own party. The case involves dis- 13 of them at Chipotle. Those 13 thusiasm.” trict 6, which includes much of Chipotle fundraisers, in which The school uses any discre- far-Western Maryland and some clubs receive 50 percent of the tionary funds based on the “in- of Montgomery County, includ- profits, raised $15,136.62 in- to structional needs” of Sherwood ing a small part of Olney. In Oc- tal, according to the Independent students, said Saul. Clubs don’t tober, SCOTUS began hearing a Activities Fund public document. fall in this bracket, though there separate gerrymandering case re- Through the end of November are clubs that actively provide garding Wisconsin’s districts. this year, there have already been students with SSL hours, for ex- State legislatures have long 12 fundraisers, 10 of them at Chi- ample, which are a requirement to used their control over congres- potle. Every request for a fund- graduate. sional districts for partisan gain. raiser goes through Sherwood’s Take the club Give to Live, District-creators may spread op- ly to elect more Democrats rather tiffs, a group of district - 6Re business office. whose focus is to give to the ponents’ supporters so thin across than less.” publicans, accuse O’Malley and “For any fundraiser you less fortunate and create change districts that their numbers are Montgomery County ex- the state legislature of violating have, you have to stipulate what for the people who need it most. insignificant everywhere. -Con hibits much of Maryland’s ger- their First Amendment rights by the money is being used for... They recently held a fundraiser at versely, they also may compact rymandering. Olney includes retaliating against them for their And that’s signed off by Mr. Café Rio to raise money to buy much of a party’s support into parts of district 8 (represented by past support of Republicans. The Gregory for final approval,” said the ingredients they needed for a one district. Either method can Democrat Jamie Raskin), district district’s former representative, school financial specialist -Cyn Thanksgiving dinner for the soup cause a mismatch between voter 3 (represented by Democrat John Republican Roscoe Bartlett, won thia Saul. kitchen Loaves & Fishes in D.C. support and representation. In the Sarbanes), and district 6 (repre- reelection by 28 percent in 2010, Before the request arrives at “[Last year], we got six 2016 congressional elections, Re- sented by Democrat John Del- but he lost by 21 percent in 2012 Gregory’s desk, it goes through a 24-pound turkeys, 30 cranber- publicans (who control most state aney). District 3 combines areas after redistricting. multi-step process. Serious prob- ry sauces, 30 boxes of stuffing, legislatures) won 49.9 percent of of Montgomery County, Howard Wisconsin’s case, Gill v. lems emerge when this system is six 10-pound bags of potatoes . votes nationwide but control 55 County, Anne Arundel County, Whitford, addresses a different bypassed. “We’ve had some is- . . And that’s what we try to do percent of House of Representa- Baltimore County, and Baltimore constitutional issue than does sues this year, where the student every year. We use that money to tives seats, while Democrats re- City into what a federal judge Maryland’s; the plaintiffs -ar leaders – while very impressive, buy the stuff, and then bring it,” ceived 47.3 percent of votes but once described as “reminiscent of gue that Wisconsin’s Republi- and very organized, and very mo- said club president, senior Lexi only hold 44.8 percent of seats. a broken-winged pterodactyl ly- can-skewed map violates their tivated – have not followed the Swiat. “I would say the maximum While Republicans have ing prostrate across the center of 14th Amendment right to equal proper channels,” said Assistant [SSL hours] you would get in a gained the most notoriety for the state.” Maryland’s legislature protection. A victory for the School Administrator Stepha- semester would be 30, 40 hours.” gerrymandering, it is also used in carved up liberal Montgomery plaintiff in either case could nie Gelfand. “We get audited by Even a club as successful as blue states like Maryland, which County so that a piece of it could prompt SCOTUS to declare all the state, and all that stuff is un- Give to Live, which gives stu- sends seven Democrats and one be added to the rural, relatively partisan gerrymandering uncon- der that audit. So, the minute we dents invaluable real-world expe- Republican to the House of Rep- conservative sixth district, allow- stitutional or to limit it, undeni- don’t follow those rules, we could riences as well as SSL hours that resentatives. Former Governor ing them to unseat a Republican ably altering the balance of power get in serious trouble. So that’s, I are required for graduation, does Martin O’Malley has admitted in who had represented the area for in American politics. SCOTUS is think, the problem with the fund- not count as covering a student’s a court deposition that “part of my over two decades. expected to release a decision in raisers... [the] order... isn’t being “instructional needs.” Therefore, intent was to create a map that, SCOTUS has a potential the Wisconsin case by springtime, followed for whatever reason.” the club does not receive school all things being legal and equal, landmark case in Maryland’s but the Maryland case’s timetable When fundraiser requests funding support for its various would, nonetheless, be more like- Benisek v. Lamone. The plain- remains unclear. go through the system correct- charitable activities. 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November 7: Ed Westwick November 29: Matt Lauer

Post-Weinstein Cases of Sexual Misconduct October 29: Kevin Spacey November 9: Roy Moore

The English actor has been accused of assault After multiple stories of harassment and and misconduct by three women. He has denied assault broke, Lauer was immediately fired the allegations, but his current television shows, from his longtime position of anchor on like Netflix’s ‘White Gold,’ have been postponed. “The Today Show.”

The actor was accused by more than a The politician was accused of misconduct with dozen men of harassment and attempt- several underage women during his time as a ed assault. He was promptly fired from judge while in his thirties. He lost the Decem- ‘House of Cards’ and issued an ber 12 Alabama Senate election, despite being apology for his actions. backed by the President. Compiled by Mallory Carlson ‘19 Schools Respond to Issue of Consent 1991: Clarence Thomas from ASSAULT, cover Health classes. “During the leg- of abusive relationships. islative session last year, MCPS While both staff and students Thomas was accused of sexually harassing his and Marice Morales, attempted staff met with the non-prof- may not want to admit it, inci- colleague, Anita Hill, and despite lengthy hearing to add to the topic of consent into it Maryland Coalition Against dents of sexual assault and mis- the school curriculums in Mary- Sexual Assault (MCASA), to conduct happen at a high school about the allegations, he was approved by a Sen- land. Under the proposal, the top- analyze our curriculum and see level. Students at every grade lev- ate vote of 52 to 48 and appointed to the Su- ic of consent is to be added to the where MCPS could improve or el talk about different stories they preme Court. family life and sex education unit expand. While MCASA did say have heard or experienced over in health classes. The legislature MCPS was ahead in its teachings the years regarding cases of as- would require public schools to concerning communication skills sault or often sexual misbehavior. 1992: Bob Packwood teach a “yes means yes” standard paired with healthy relationships These incidences have included for sexual consent. and consent topics, MCPS want- students sexually assaulting oth- Soon after reelection to the Senate, The Wash- The bill failed to pass, but ed to do more. As such, MCPS er students who are drunk and ington Post published a story revealing the sena- MCPS Legislative Aide Patricia applied and was approved for incapacitated, groping without tor’s sexual misconduct as reported by 10 women. Swanson has hopes that it will grant writing money to enhance consent, and possessing explic- be reintroduced this upcoming our current lessons,” said Swan- it pictures without permission. He resigned in 1995 after threats of expulsion. January. “Often, when a bill is in- son. Catcalling and other harassing troduced for the first time in the Cara Grant, the Supervisor behavior frequently occur in the General Assembly, it will take for health education in MCPS, school hallways. 1999: Bill Clinton more than one session to pass. explained that the framework in The school’s counselors en- Clinton was accused of sexual relations with This bill was also not brought the curriculum has added infor- courage victims of sexual harass- 22-year-old intern Monica Lewinsky while he was up for debate on the Senate floor mation on effective ways to pre- ment or assault to come forward. until very late on the last day of vent sexual aggression as well as Resource counselor Elizabeth President. After an investigation, Congress at- Session so it did not have time to provide resources for victims of Giffen emphasizes that any infor- tempted to impeach Clinton but was not successful. make it to the final stage of pas- sexual aggression. The standards mation that a student tells a coun- sage before the General Assem- for health education now include selor is treated as confidential. bly adjourned at midnight.” demonstrations of how to effec- Counselors are able to provide 2006: Mark Foley While the bill stalls in debate, tively ask for assistance along emotional support to the student, While a House representative, Foley sent ex- MCPS has moved forward to ad- with ways to prevent sexual ag- as well as suggestions for how to dress the topic of consent in its gression and find warning signs get additional help or therapy. plicit emails and messages to many women, but Teacher Encourages Open Discussion was exposed and resigned shortly after. by Emma Shuster ‘18 to stress to my students that wom- ing themselves for these incidents 2011: Anthony Weiner en are not held to the same stan- and that they will be taken seri- In this day and age, the dards as men,” said Shevitz. “No ously. Accused of sexting many young women, Weiner United States remains a place in one would tell a man ‘You don’t Shevitz believes sexual ha- resigned as a representative in Congress but later which men as a whole have more smile enough,’ or ‘Your pants are rassment is an issue at Sherwood, revived his political career. He was recently sen- power than women in society. As too tight, you know you want it,’ and she encourages students to a result of male dominance, many or ‘Your tank top is too revealing, report any incidents of harass- tenced to 21 months in prison for sexting a minor. women and young girls face acts therefore you must want sex.’” To ment on the school bullying form. of sexism and routinely feel dis- address these prominent issues, Some students do not know that couraged and powerless. To help Shevitz provides her class with catcalling is a form of harass- 2016: Roger Ailes them feel empowered, worthy, articles, movies, songs, and dis- ment, so informing boys and girls A former staffer at Fox News alleged she was and confident in the work they do cussions. on this issue and what it looks fired when she refused sexual advances from Ailes. in society, social studies teacher Aside from her teaching, like teaches people that they can Beth Shevitz created the Wom- Shevitz is the sponsor of Empow- prevent it and not be silent by- At least five more women, including Megyn Kelly, en’s Studies elective, which be- HER, a club which encourages standers. Such issues and exam- also came forward. He eventually was removed gan in the fall of 2016. students to become activists in ples have been brought to She- from his position as CEO and Chairman of Fox “Women’s Studies has made solving current women’s issues. vitz’s attention, and she believes an impact on me because it has Women’s Studies is more about that because of Women’s Studies News. helped me understand a bunch of education and raising awareness and EmpowHER, female students women’s issues that are not talk- for issues, while EmpowHER al- are becoming more comfortable ed about a lot in everyday life,” lows students to take what they in presenting their stories to her. 2016: Donald Trump said senior Caroline Hill. “The know and what they have expe- “If students could take away Trump was caught on tape bragging about class has expanded on a lot of is- rienced and do something about one thing from Women’s Stud- grabbing women by the genitals, which he later sues like the tampon tax and as- it. For example, Shevitz hopes to ies and EmpowHER, I would sault on college campuses that I raise awareness about women’s tell them to not accept the status dismissed as “locker room talk.” Months later he think should be discussed more in issues and implement a teach-in quo. Change can be made that won the presidency. the media.” for the International Day of the will bring equality for women. I Shevitz bases her lessons on Woman in March. hope that men too can develop a current events in the media and is- Because sexual harassment sense of pride to call themselves 2017: Bill O’Reilly sues that women have been facing and discrimination has always feminists. Society does not have The New York Times exposed O’Reilly for pay- throughout history. The class has been a challenge in women’s to be the way it is. Women can be discussed a wide array of topics, lives, the hashtag #MeToo was equal without taking away pow- ing off women that he had harassed. He was re- including, health issues, stereo- created, inspiring women to know er from men or threatening men. moved from his position as a host on Fox News. types, self esteem, sexual harass- that they are not alone. Shevitz Men and women can help make Compiled by Colleen Yates ‘18 ment, and the workforce. “I like hopes that women will stop blam- gender equality,” said Shevitz. The Warrior • Features 5 December 15, 2017 6 The Warrior • Features December 15, 2017 Student Coaches Allied Sports Teams by Danielle Katz ‘18 responsibilities, as being a part of allied sports brings different chal- Many MCPS students en- lenges and rewards than manag- joy being a part of sports teams, ing a standard team. Every team whether they play or manage. coached by Clarke has won their However, Junior Jett Clarke took way to a spot in the state semi-fi- his managing role to the next lev- nals, with allied softball winning el, serving as Sherwood’s first the state championship. ever student head coach. “You can’t be too hard on the After participating in hand- kids,” said Clarke. “I don’t know ball freshman year, Clarke de- their backgrounds, so I am gen- cided to join the basketball team, tle and encouraging. I make sure which resulted in his ineligibility they are included and have fun.” to play handball because students These experiences also help can not play two sports in the Clarke grow as an individual and same season. This rule led him to develop important life skills, like try team managing other sports in empathy and good leadership, order to both play basketball and that he would otherwise not have be involved in allied sports. a medium to build. Clarke recently ended his “It’s helped me be a lot more season coaching handball, after patient and have a positive atti- sherwoodathletics.org previously aiding in coaching al- tude,” said Clarke. “As frustrated Junior Jett Clarke coaches with Katie Nichols during an allied softball game against Paint Branch last year. lied softball and helping to man- as I may want to get sometimes, age the bocce team. During hand- I can’t. I have to stay level-head- Clarke’s efforts in the allied outs and awards at many sports in team managing. His achieve- ball season, Clarke ran practices, ed, so that the players can all stay sports community have recent- banquets, MCPS Sports Insight ments are in line to receive the coached the team, made substitu- level-headed. It has definitely de- ly received recognition by both interviewed him about his expe- Sherwood Student Managing tions, and wrote up game plans. veloped my patience and respon- Sherwood and MCPS. riences in leading the allied teams scholarship at the end of his se- His coaching varies in specific sibility a ton.” Beyond the countless shout- as well as for general excellence nior year. Student Takes on Going Vegan during November by Sofia Estela ‘20 For the entire month of November I decided to challenge myself to go vegan, and the main reason as to why I embarked on this journey was to complete my overall goal of being healthier. I decided that clean eating would be my first step. There was no specific source for my idea besides the fact that I had always wanted to give veg- anism a try, and it was much more difficult than I had anticipated.

Day 1: This vegan thing might be easier than I thought because more food is vegan than I expected, and I like the meat substitutes. However, it seems very expensive (we spent almost $200 at the grocery store!), and the fresh food that I have chosen to incorporate into my diet goes bad very fast.

Day 3: I am doing well with this experiment, but it is difficult to stick to it when my friends and family continuously offer me food with milk or cheese in it.

Jackie Vilaseca ‘19 Day 7: A week down and three more to go. I’ve been living off of a strict diet of veggie burgers and fruit smoothies, but I don’t mind. Guest speaker Robert Thomas lectures about heavy metals to a combined Honors and AP Chemistry class. Day 12: Eating out is a lot trickier than expected because I don’t know what products are involved in the preparation behind the Speaker Teaches from Experience scenes. I’m pretty sure I ate broccoli with butter on it, but I was by Adam Levine ‘20 Thomas spends his time writing Sherwood. For “Thomas Friday,” very hungry and I couldn’t resist. about the same topic, whether it he prepares a lesson in the form In chemistry classes at Sher- be writing for different scientific of a PowerPoint presentation that Day 15: Halfway done with my vegan adventure and I’m consid- wood, Fridays may also be known magazines or journals or writ- details certain real-world applica- ering doing this for longer. I find that I have fewer headaches and as “Thomas Friday,” a name ing his very own chemistry text- tions of chemistry. maybe that’s because I’ve been cooking with better food products. coined by the chemistry teachers books. The first Sherwood teacher I’m beginning to like this lifestyle and might even consider picking who organized the weekly, spe- Thomas also volunteers at Thomas supported was chemis- up yoga and campaigning for PETA . Just kidding, my mom is eat- cialized learning class period. Sherwood with a program linked try teacher Michael Miehl. “It’s ing chocolate right in front of my face and I might cry. The day gets its name from the to the American Association for just a way to go beyond what guest speaker, Robert Thomas, the Advancement of Science we are doing in the classroom Day 17: We’re running out of food, and I’m getting anxious. What who comes to the school weekly (AAAS) called the AAAS STEM that we wouldn’t have time to else can I eat? At the moment I’m forced to eat dry Cheerios and to speak about chemistry and its volunteer program. This aims to research or to prepare a presen- spoonfuls of peanut butter. Send help! applications to the real world. teach kids of all ages about sci- tation or to know because we’re “I always liked the sciences ence, technology, engineering, teachers [and] he’s a professional Day 23: Thanksgiving. It was a mess, both the vegan and the tradi- in school,” said Thomas. “I knew and math through the real world chemist,” said Miehl. “He’s lived tional meal didn’t work out and I was confined to chips and guaca- when I went to university, I was experiences of retired scientists, his life doing chemistry and can mole. It sure didn’t feel like Thanksgiving. I really wanted to binge always going to major in chem- like Thomas. share that with us.” on a huge glob of mashed potatoes, but I stuck with it. Although I istry.” As he ended high school, Thomas found out about the Thomas’ ten years of volun- feel much better physically being vegan, my heart tells me to eat a Thomas began to take advanced program from an ad in a local teering with AAAS STEM earned whole wheel of cheese. level classes in chemistry, phys- newspaper and took the oppor- him the position as a Team Lead- ics, and math, and at Universi- tunity to be more involved in the er of the Montgomery County Day 27: We went out for Chinese food this evening and it was ty of Wales, Thomas majored education of his daughters, who volunteer teams. The program pleasantly surprising. They had a ton of vegan and vegetarian op- in Pure and Applied Chemistry attended a nearby school. He supports other school systems in tions that were all very tasty. A plus for Hunan Delight. while also taking a variety of dif- wanted to know what his daugh- the area, in both Maryland and ferent chemistry classes. ters were learning in chemistry Virgina. If you or someone you Day 30: Finally this is over. It was not so bad, but I really do miss For over 30 years, Thomas and how he could relate it to the know is interested in volunteering all of my favorite foods. To wrap up the month I ate a cheese que- worked in the field of scientific real-world applications of sci- with the AAAS STEM program, sadilla. Overall, I felt way better mentally and physically, so maybe instrumentation research for the ence. In 2008, Thomas began please email Thomas at robert. it’s time to make some permanent healthy changes in my life, even PerkinElmer Corporation. Now, speaking to chemistry classes at [email protected]. if the changes are not completely vegan. The Warrior • Features 7 December 15, 2017 Internships Offer Students Many Notable Skills and Opportunities Students commonly wonder whether or not internships are worthwhile. A Warrior staff member reflects on his positive experience having an internship during the school year. by Alex Nnabue ‘18 at first, as the room they entered dents. I have witnessed one sixth was full of two lawyers, myself, grader, who missed approximate- My internship at the Mont- and two counselors with their ly 40 days of school last year and gomery County State’s Attorney’s progress reports and attendance received failing grades, grow into Office has enabled me to assist records. Some students original- a candidate for student govern- in a variety of county-wide pro- ly had a difficult time opening up ment with a 4.0 GPA and perfect grams, but my favorite one has while others were more talkative attendance. A seventh grader, who been the Truancy Prevention Pro- and interested in addressing their was shy during the first session, gram (TPP). I intern for a prose- academic struggles and absence now recites an original corny joke cuting attorney who is the head of issues. for us every week. the office’s community outreach Some students come from Students who were at first team and serves as a TPP facilita- families with financial hardships uninterested in their classes and tor at various middle schools. while others are not fluent in En- teachers now tell us about the top- TPP is a voluntary 10-week glish and need a translator in the ics they are excited about learning early intervention program for room. Each individual is dedicat- in science class, the excitement middle school students with atten- ed on improving their attendance they had when they finally partic- dance issues that aims to discover and academic success. The partic- ipated in class, and how pleased the causes of truancy and provide ipants gain special attention from they are with TPP. As the semes- the students and families with mentors and a supportive envi- ter progresses, every student be- plausible solutions. TPP keeps ronment. comes increasingly goal oriented, families out of court by working We converse with the stu- dedicated, and motivated. with students to address academ- dents about their attendance and During the 2016-2017 school ic, personal, and family-related weekly goals; afterwards, their year, over 245 students were in- factors that prohibit them from counselors read the students their volved with TPP and 175 gradu- attending school daily or on time. teacher’s weekly evaluations and ated, after reducing their truancy TPP is semester-long and grade reports. If the student has by 60 percent or more. TPP grad- held once a week in 18 middle made improvement, they can se- uates are honored by State Attor- schools throughout the county. lect a snack and another incen- ney John McCarthy at the Mont- During my first day, it was inter- tive, such as an iPhone case or gomery County Circuit Court. I Many Common Illnesses esting watching the students enter drawstring backpack. am grateful for my experience the room one by one to discuss Week after week, as each because it exposes me to the di- Have Natural Remedies their truancy and academic issues. five minute session progressed, versity of the field of law and the Many of them were intimidated a change was evident in all stu- importance of public service. by Katherine Sperduto ‘19 gargling warm salt water along with eating ice chips and that Americans are justifiably congestion can be loosened by known for their dependency on inhaling steam making it easi- Choosing Your Charities medications to solve a major- er to breathe. Honey can also by Dinah Aguilar ‘19 ity of health ailments. A Goo- coat the throat and reduce the The following is a list of Sherwood’s official charitable clubs. gle Trends Comparison from urge the cough because it has In wake of the recent natu- These clubs follow their bigger organization’s decisions when November 5 to November 11 antioxidant, antiviral, and anti- ral disasters in the United States choosing what service or organization to donate and support. shows that on a rage from 1 to bacterial properties that combat and around the world, people are Other clubs may donate or raise money for an organization or 100 (100 representing the peak cold and flu symptoms. looking for a way to help. Many cause, but it is not the main purpose of the club. popularity of a searched term), Acne: According to Laser believe that donating to charities medication-related searches and Dermatology Institute of and organizations is the best way Key Club ranked 97 in popularity in the California, at least 85 percent to go about this, but very few look Mission: “an international student-led organization which pro- United States while natural of the American population to see how the money is actually vides its members with opportunities to provide service, volun- remedies only ranked 20. How- suffered from acne at least once used. teer, build character and develop leadership.” ever, natural remedies are not in their lifetime. Many teens In the past year the Red Cross, packaged with all of the poten- turn to Clearasil, Proactiv, Neu- was found in an investigation to Leo Club tial risks and side effects that trogena, and other products to use 25 percent of donations for its Mission: “empowers volunteers to serve their communities, meet many over the counter medica- clear up acne. WebMD warns administration and staff, shocking humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international tions have. Here are some nat- that over time, the acne-caus- the millions of people who donat- understanding to eventually be global leader in community and ural remedies to solve common ing bacteria can be resistant to ed and expected money to be used humanitarian service.” health issues faced by teens. the medication, forcing teens to for relief and repair. In compari- Headaches: Painful head- switch to an alternative route. son, organizations such as Direct Give to Live aches, often a result of poor Along with drinking plenty of Relief and Americares spend 90 Mission: “helps the homeless and volunteers in soup kitchens in blood flow, make many teens water, applying a mixture of percent or more on their programs Washington D.C.” tired, irritable, and unwilling baking soda and apple cider and 10 percent or less is given to to learn. WebMD notes that vinegar can drastically reduce administrative costs. Stand Up to Cancer the majority of headaches are one’s acne. Baking soda helps Before jumping to help, peo- Mission: “raise funds to accelerate the pace of groundbreak- caused by stress, dehydration, reduce the inflammation of ple should do their research. Start ing translational research that can get new therapies to patients lack of sleep, caffeine, or too pimples, exfoliates the skin, with what your preferences or quickly and save lives now.” much screen time. So along and eliminates future break- priorities are, whether it be the with limiting and address- outs. Apple cider vinegar has environment, childhood hunger ing money. lege or are the first in their family ing these harmful behaviors, antibacterial and anti-fungal or animal welfare. Then choose One way to contribute to to go to college. Happy Paws is it is recommended to apply a properties that help fight the where you want your charity to multiple causes is through join- another cause that raises money cold ice pack or take a nap to breakout. do its work: community-based, ing Key Club or Leo Club. They for dogs. help reduce inflammation of Menstrual Cramps: The national, or international. Then both serve their schools, commu- If a student wants to help a the blood vessels. DailyNatu- Huffington Post reports that at verify the organization’s legiti- nities, and larger issues. Leo Club specific organization alone, the ralRemedies.com also claims least 40 to 70 percent of wom- macy: check where the money is spreads its service through big or- newly created UNICEF club is that by smelling peppermint en experience some type of going, if it has a clear mission, ganizations such as UNICEF and a good choice. This club main- oil, which has vasoconstriction menstruation cramps. Whether and if stated goal are attainable. community efforts such as raising ly focuses on education, raising and vasodilating properties that the cramps are in the abdomen, Sherwood has many clubs money for leader dogs. They also awareness, and advocating for the help control blood flow in the breasts, or back, nutritionist dedicated to raising money and do international aid like collect- underrepresented children of the body, proper blood flow can be Kathy Smart says drinking a support for relief organizations ing shoes for a Ugandan school world, rather than solely fundrais- restored by opening and clos- mixture of parsley in green tea helping the United States and and nation-wide support like ing. ing the vessels. will relax the muscles and eat- other parts of the world in need. writing letters for veterans. A way to help that does not Colds: A terrible cough, ing celery will help fight fluid These clubs may seem to have To support more specific require joining a club is through stuffy nose, and sore throat are retention. The Mayo Clinic some overlap but each one serves causes, students can join clubs SGA-sponsored activities like the main indicators of a cold. recommends limiting caffeine a different purpose; from - com like She’s the First help women canned-food drives, and the Doc- Mayo Clinic states that a sore intake to help relieve cramps munity based to internationally around the world in low-income tors of Tomorrow holds an annual throat can be eased through by relaxing the muscles. based; or writing letters to donat- countries that cannot pay for col- blood drive. 8 The Warrior • Guns in America December 15, 2017 While the FBI does not have an official definition for the term “mass shooting,” the Mass Shoot- ing Tracker defines it as “a single incident in which four or more people were shot, regardless of whether they were killed.” As of December 11, 406 mass shootings have occurred in 2017. Mass Shootings Nationwide: 2007~2017 On June 20, 2012, James Holmes, On December 14, 2012, 25, walked into the midnight pre- On April 16, 2007, Seung-Hui Adam Lanza, 20, shot and miere of “The Dark Night Rises” Cho, 23, a senior at Virginia killed 20 students and six with four guns, killing 12 people Tech, killed 32 people on adults in an elementary and injured dozens more. campus before taking his school. own life.

Newtown, Connecticut

Las Vegas, Nevada Aurora, Colorado Blacksburg, Virginia

Sutherland Springs, Texas Orlando, Florida During a country music concert on October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock, 64, fired on the crowd. At least 58 people On June 12, 2016, Omar were killed and more than 500 Mateen, 29, who had were wounded. On November 5, 2017, pledged allegiance to ISIS, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, gunned down 49 people at fired on First Baptist Church, Pulse, a gay nightclub. killing 26 and wounding 20. Compiled by Brynn Smith ‘19 Texas Shooting Raises Controversy over ‘Good Guys with Guns’ by Lucy Kuchma ‘18 Sutherland Springs represents the permits. All fifty states, however, that the contrary is true. creasing the chance that a domes- argument that arming and train- theoretically allow for concealed A study performed by the tic dispute will result in the death The national conversation ing the citizens is the best defen- carry, although these policies nonpartisan National Bureau of of one or more individuals.” about gun control intensified -af sive against mass shootings; at also differ by state in terms of the Economic Research (NBER) The study further revealed ter the November 5th shooting in any given time, there is someone strictness of licensing require- from early 2017 estimated that, that self-defense only accounts Sutherland Springs, Texas. who is prepared to respond im- ments. after ten years of open-carry le- for roughly two-percent of all After gunman Devin Kelley mediately. These laws were set in place gality in any given state, violent violent crimes, and of that, only opened fire on nearly 50 congre- Since the mid-1990s, the de- largely because many Americans crime is between 13- and 15-per- three-percent of victims success- gants of First Baptist Church, a bate over whether citizens pos- wish to be able to protect them- cent higher than it would have fully used a gun against their at- local resident, Stephen Wille- sessing weapons would inhibit or selves against a perpetrator out- been without the law. The study tacker. ford, ran barefoot from his home amplify violent crime has raged side of their homes (where all 50 discusses both sides of the argu- Stephen Willeford’s case is holding only his semi-automatic among politicians and laymen states allow guns to be kept). ment, with researchers claiming, an anomaly, seeing as the vast rifle. Willeford shot Kelley and alike. Proponents of less restrictive “because guns are used frequent- majority of individuals are never hit Kelley twice, prompting the Between 1981 and 2014, 33 gun laws often refer to a 1997 ly in self-defense they act as an faced with a situation in which perpetrator to ceasefire and flee states have established open-car- study by two University of Chi- effective deterrent to criminal they might have to protect nearly the premises. Kelley later died ry gun policies which allow in- cago economists. The researchers activity.” The study also featured a hundred people from a violent of a self-inflicted gunshot wound dividuals to maintain a non-con- concluded that “right to carry” the counterargument that, “gun perpetrator, with only a split sec- during a police pursuit of his ve- cealed weapon on the body at all laws are the most “cost-effec- ownership serves to increase ond to act. That being said, the hicle. times. Forty-five states allow for tive method of reducing violent crime, either by increasing the controversy remains over wheth- On one hand, the result residents to carry visible firearms, crime.” However, 20 years later, likelihood that any crime will re- er making guns easier to attain of Willeford’s interference in with varying degrees of necessary a group of researchers concluded sult in a victim’s death or by in- and carry is necessary and safe. The Warrior • Guns in America 9 December 15, 2017 There is a commonly-held impression that gun-related deaths in the United States have risen. What Exactly Are the Facts and Figures?

~On average, 93 people are killed by guns in the U.S. each day. ~Gun homicide rates are 25.2 times higher in the U.S. than in everytownsresearch.org any other high income countries. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

~44 percent of U.S. adults say they personally know someone who has been shot. Pewsocialtrends.org ~The rate of gun deaths in the United States rose in 2016 from 11 to about 12 per 100,000 people over the span of a year. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

~Suicides account for 60 percent of firearm-related deaths. bostonglobe.com

~El Salvador is currently home to the most gun-related murders on earth, with guns killing 90 people for every 100,000 of the population. ~More than 33,000 people are fatally shot in the U.S. each year. CNN, Smallarmssurvey.org fivethirtyeight.com Compiled by Katherine Sperduto ‘19 How Easy (or Hard) Is It To Legally Purchase Firearms?

AGE: BACKGROUND CHECKS: REGISTRATION:

Federal law requires a person to be 21 to When a person goes to a retailer to purchase a There is no comprehensive nation- carry a handgun. To purchase a long gun, a firearm, the retailer contacts the FBI to run a back- al system of gun registration in the person must be in the range of 16-21, vary- ground check on each purchaser. The FBI checks the United States. In fact, federal law ing by state. To possess a handgun, a person National Instant Criminal Background Check System prohibits the use of the National must be 19-21, varying by state. For a long to see if they are a prohibited purchaser. The Brady Instant Criminal Background Check gun, anywhere from 14-21. Federal law pro- Bill of 1993 requires criminal background checks System to create any system of hibits handgun ownership by anyone under 18. at federally licensed dealers to prevent dangerous registration of firearms or firearm Exceptions to this include the temporary pos- people from purchasing guns. This includes people owners. Although there is no specif- session of handguns for specified activities like who have been convicted felons, fugitives from jus- ic federal laws, there are state gun ranching, farming, target practice and hunting. tice, or perpetrators of domestic violence. registration laws.

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A NOTE TO OUR READERS: It has come to our attention that some articles in this section have been mistaken for “fake news.” Although this is the Humor section, as indicated by the bolded 32-point font at the top of this page,this section is the only trustworthy source of news in this entire newspaper. The Warrior may contain fake news, but everything in the Humor section is true. We apologize for any confusion. Communism Is Cool Again by Noah Corman ‘19 of BuzzFeed’s Test Results Anal- ysis Council, after learning of Increasing numbers of Amer- Stalin’s brutal reign. “Well, that icans’ political leanings have wasn’t true communism; like, shifted towards communism. where’s the free swag?” Drawn in by a link titled, “What In an attempt to stamp out economic system are you?” the recent excitement over com- test-takers nearly crashed Buzz- munism, democratic and republi- Feed’s servers with their eager- can congressional representatives ness and political curiosity. The alike have taken a firm stance single-question test asked people against it. They claimed it does whether they enjoy free stuff. Af- not present an viable plan for eco- ter confirming everyone’s love nomic growth. They also stated for complimentary items, Buzz- that giving away free items runs Feed’s complicated algorithm counter to capitalism, which gives identified the vast majority of citizens an avenue to achieving test-takers as aspiring commu- the American dream. nists. “I have a degree in econom- “I am not surprised by the ics, so I know for a fact that it’s a sharp shift in political allegianc- terrible idea. The only thing that es. The American people have the government should be pro- become increasingly dissatisfied viding our citizens is life, liber- with the government and the two ty, and the pursuit of happiness,” Jared Schwartz ‘18 major political parties,” said John said Paul Ryan, Speaker of the McNeil, professor of economics House of Representatives. “But Radical Olney loyalists have conducted air strikes on several sites in Brookeville, including the Brighton Dam. at Dartmouth. “The bright side not healthcare.” of communism is that everyone In spite of many prominent Olney and Brookeville Start World War 3 gets some free stuff. The potential American figures openly oppos- by Jared Schwartz ‘18 is objectively more relevant than would cost the county much in downside is that the country will ing communism, it continues to Brookeville. its tax— I mean culture and heri- likely collapse and take decades gain new supporters. An international crisis has “It’s just not fair! How can tage.” to recover.” “Capitalism just doesn’t give recently developed over escalat- Olney claim to be more relevant The U.S. Pentagon has draft- After years of opposition me enough free swag. I need some ing tensions between the towns than Brookeville?! We were cap- ed up a plan to begin funding to the economic system most new Supreme gear, and the gov- of Olney and Brookeville. Many ital for a day!” cried Brookeville “moderate rebels” in Brookev- known for its role in the USSR ernment is not pulling through. I Brookevillians are calling for au- resident, Edward Lubbers, des- ille in the hopes of establishing and People’s Republic of China, can’t even remember the last time tonomy from Olney’s tyranny. perately clinging to a historical a regime friendlier to American the American people made an they gave me anything free,” said It remains unclear how Ol- event that occurred 200 years ago interests. However, the plan was important distinction. Commu- Jordan Franklin, beneficiary of ney in any way has control over to feel secure in his town’s rele- scrapped when it was discovered nism actually does not denote food stamps, Obamacare, public Brookeville, as Olney is an unin- vancy. that Brookeville and Olney are in oppression, godless heathens, or schooling, and government-legal- corporated town with no formal A loose confederation of Ol- fact a part of the United States. Russia. Americans have finally ized marijuana. government. Still, Brookeville’s ney Home Owners Associations Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia envisioned what they believe is Some well-known political three town commissioners have have decided to launch an offen- and Iran have somehow found true communism. They know that figures, eager to use the sudden voted to unilaterally declare inde- sive against the Brookeville inde- a reason to turn the crisis into a communism actually gives citi- passion to their advantage, plan to pendence from the greater Olney pendence movement. The coali- proxy-conflict, with the Iranians zens free swag with no economic include communist ideals in their area and establish their own sov- tion has taken several measures, funneling arms to the Brookeville repercussions. platforms. Hoping to please their ereignty. In order to accomplish including vandalizing street signs government, and the Saudis fund- As for the tens of millions constituency, some are openly this, the Brookevillian govern- with pro-Olney propaganda and ing the Olney resistance. of people who died under Joseph supporting communist values. ment has designed a plan to dig conducting drone strikes on the When asked about the crisis, Stalin’s rule during the mid-20th “Communism has some ex- the entire town of Brookeville out Brighton Dam, Sunshine Burger, President Trump said that he has century, most Americans dis- cellent ideas regarding the prin- of the Earth, attach rockets to it, and the Brookeville Beer Farm. not ruled out the possibility of played either indifference or - ig ciples of government and the and fly it somewhere in the Atlan- Montgomery County Exec- using a nuclear first-strike against norance to historical events that economy. I support the complete tic Ocean. utive Isiah Leggett gave an offi- Brookeville. When a reporter expose communism’s potential overthrow of the existing gov- The core issue of the conflict cial statement on the crisis, say- commented that the White House drawbacks. ernment,” said Steve Bannon, seems to be one of relevancy. ing, “Brookeville is an extremely would be well within the range of “Millions of people died ex-Chief White House Strategist, Many Brookevillians have ex- valuable part of the Montgomery the fallout of the nuclear attack, during a communist regime?” sporting a fresh tattoo of Karl pressed ire at the fact that Olney County community. Losing it Trump responded, “wrong.” questioned Laura Wright, Chief Marx on his forehead. Vine’s Legacy Continues To Live on after Death by Lucy Kuchma ‘18 to prominence. Just weeks after Twitter and YouTube compila- the website went live, and Vine tions that serve to keep the hilarity Do You Know... It’s been almost a year since hit the app store, clips starting alive. As hard as it may be, there’s Vine was officially shut down, popping up left and right that no sense in hating on the people What’s 9+10? ______but the true Vine-lovers out there featured pornographic material, who only started watching vines have not failed to keep its legacy prompting Gawker to label the once it ended. For instance, the “Didn’t see ya there. I was too busy blockin’ alive. When Vine first announced source “America’s Hottest New works of Van Gogh only became it would be ending, it was stated Porn Search Engine.” In fact, the famous after he died; the same out the______” that the company would keep the “Editor’s Picks” category, which has happened with countless ex- website around so that, although features videos chosen by Vine amples of artistic expression over “Why you always _____?” new Vines wouldn’t be created, representatives for their humor or the years. In a sense, one might people could continue to refer relatability, once donned a sexu- say that Vine dying is the best “Chris! Is that a _____?” “No, this is a to previously uploaded material ally explicit video, and the Twit- thing that could have happened to ______” for a good laugh. However, the ter spokesperson had to release Vine. And what a surprise, Vine company secretly knew they’d be a public apology for the “human 2.0 is set to launch sometime “Hi welcome to ______” boosting their total popularity by error.” soon, according to a tweet from millions of views and shares by Once that little blunder was the creator. It’s a smart little mar- “It’s ______my dudes” “killing” Vine. dealt with, Vine rocketed to pop- keting scheme on the part of the Although it did eventually ularity. Vine staff, and it’ll pay off when “I can’t believe you’ve ______” become quite popular, it wasn’t In the 332 days since the app the new app comes out. As much always smooth sailing for the was destroyed, Vine has arguably as people think they’re being “Stop! I could have dropped my video site. The Twitter-owned become even more iconic. All ironic in memorializing an iconic application went through a tu- of the current Vine press can be platform, we all just fell into the ______” multuous period before its rise almost completely attributed to company’s marketing trap. The Warrior • Humor 11 December 15, 2017 Locals Worry That Olney Is Becoming Too Gentrified by Josh Averbach ‘18 The transfer of power in neyites was the construction of the now-regal breakfast estab- the brand new Chick-fil-A in and Lexi Matthews ‘18 lishment was instantly met with the heart of downtown Olney Olney has welcomed a score plummeting Yelp scores from this fall. “First the evil one per- of new businesses to bolster the disgruntled locals. “I will NOT cent infiltrates our breakfast with booming metropolis. One devel- be buying my no-foam, half-soy, Royal Bagel Bakery, and now oper called the new Olney “an oa- double-whipped cream caramel they’ve got their greedy hands on sis in the desert that is Northeast- latte from these sellouts any lon- our lunch too?!” cried local man ern Montgomery County.” While ger. Where did Olney’s integrity Greg Lowry while waving a fist NEW STUDY SHOWS VAPING many are excited to see their go? I guess it got torn down with in the air. “The real zest, the real doors open, some worry that the the movie theater,” wrote soccer salt of our hometown is lost now INCREASES INTELLIGENCE Washington suburb may be losing mom Linda Johnson on the re- that we’ve torn down that weird touch with its roots. viewing website. Johnson then karate studio slash nail salon that AND ATTRACTIVENESS “I’m sick of these vultures vulgarly responded to several no one really went to.” Lowry coming in and stealing what our comments suggesting that it was then told reporters that, despite town has stood for,” said Sher- too soon for jokes about the mov- his convictions, he still plans to wood senior Ruth Huffman. “Our ie theater. eat regularly at the restaurant. OIL EXECUTIVES MISTAKE town has always been known for Many wonder about the eco- The anger truly became pal- BJ Pumpernickel and Cheeburger nomic impact of the changes to pable once it was discovered on a TURMOIL IN MIDDLE EAST Cheeburger and … Cheeburger the Olney skyline. These con- brisk October morning that some- Cheeburger.” Huffman seethed. cerns come as Olney struggles to one had spray-painted ‘capital- FOR ACTUAL OIL “The sight of these slimy, be taken seriously among Mont- ism kills’ onto Chick-fil-A’s fresh white-collar bigwigs ruining that gomery County’s “superpowers,” brick. “Haha, that’s crazy … Who makes me absolutely sick.” such as Rockville and Gaithers- would have been brave enough to The corporate grip on Olney’s burg. do that … and so smart to do it so LEFT-WING GROUPS CANCEL throat first tightened with the fall “All of our hard-working close to the 100-year anniversa- of the beloved Olney Bagel Bak- people are getting shipped off to ry of the communist revolution,” CHRISTMAS TO AVOID ery in late 2016. Crowds gathered places like Rockville. This town a red-bandanna-clad Huffman and openly wept as construction just isn’t the same anymore...” ju- commented as she scrambled to OFFENDING PEOPLE AND workers hoisted down the ‘Olney’ nior Scott Young could be heard shove a spray paint can-shaped part of the sign and replaced it mumbling wistfully as he sat on object into her backpack. THE PROMOTION OF with ‘Royal’ to signify its absorp- the curb just outside of the now- While many have resigned to tion into the Germantown-based closed Sakura. Young then pro- overcome this tragedy with their CHRISTIAN VALUES chain. Protesters held signs with ceeded to scoop up a handful of heads held high, some locals fear slogans such as “Royal Bagel dirt and watch it blow away in their small-town lives are for- Bakery? More like SPOILED Ba- the wind somberly before getting ever tainted. “At least we’ll al- gel Bakery am I right,” “Occupy up and skateboarding to the Star- ways have Brookeville…” Young ARE MEN REALLY ALL THAT Town Center Drive,” and “We’ll bucks in Harris Teeter. sighed dreamily, a single tear roll- BAD? MEN WEIGH IN! never be royals.” The last straw for many Ol- ing down his cheek.

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REDUCE FIGHTS IN SCHOOL by Colleen Yates ‘18 School Faculty Troubled by Increase in Vaping by Owen Steffan ‘18 Vaping has become a problem at Sherwood in the past ed Faculty Representative, said that he can sometimes receive, year and the administration is trying to cut down on its use “Up to five to six complaints per week from teachers.” Rubenstein by students on school grounds. Although vaping has been also noted that some common complaints include, “students va- popular among students in years past, it has skyrocketed in ping in classrooms or bathrooms and teachers not knowing what 2017. Due to the sudden rise of vape use at Sherwood, teach- to look for to detect a vaping device.” ers are becoming increasingly frustrated. Vape can take several forms including a flashdrive-look- English teacher Lori Leonard is one of many teachers ing device known as a Juul and a flat, skinny device known as a who feel that punishments being dished out for vape use have Suorin Air. Because vape devices can be hard to detect and are al- been too mild. “I wish that MCPS would relook at the policy ways evolving, teachers just do not know how to identify whether and treat any student bringing a vaping device to school as if something is a vape or not. Nicotine vaping is very common at he or she had brought any other drug. I believe there should Sherwood, but there is just no clear way to tell if students have be stricter punishments to deter vaping,” she said. nicotine in their vapes or not. “I am not 18 so I get someone that age to MCPS prohibits the use of vaping on school grounds with “It is time for vaping to stop,” said Principal Bill Gregory. “The “Nicotine rush: the get the stuff I need online” “It’s so new, but I consequences ranging from level 1 to level 2 offenses; how- agenda book lists e-cigarettes as a level 1 to level 2 offense, but smoke is cool and -Female Junior relaxing” don’t think I’ll do ever, Sherwood’s administration has recently been cracking students are using more than just e-cigarettes nowadays. With down on vaping, increasing the consequences to include in- these new devices, a possibility of a drug has to be assumed and -Male Senior it for much longer” -Male Junior school and out-of-school suspensions. The uncertainty sur- we have handed out level 3 to 4 punishments for vape use. I know rounding the severity of punishments has upset some teach- that this is not just an issue at Sherwood, as I have spoken to oth- ers. er principals dealing with the same problems, but regardless, it is Social studies teacher Todd Rubenstein, who is an Elect- time for vaping to stop,” he said.

Is Vaping a Gateway Drug?

by Lexi Matthews ‘18 Despite the claim of their creation being to deter further cigarette use by weaning smokers off of nicotine dependency, fears have grown that e-cigarettes are actually contributing to a growing drug culture among teens. The concept of a substance being a gateway drug was first popularized in the 1980s; the theory suggested that those who Vaping Accessibility and Cost smoked marijuana were much more likely to try harder drugs in the future. While the scientific community is split on wheth- by Leah Peloff ‘18 er these so-called gateway drugs lead to higher schedule drugs through causation or correlation, the trend between vaping and As the number of Sherwood students who vape on a regular basis other drug use is undeniable. A 2015 report by the Journal of has increased enormously, the question arises of how so many teens American Medical Association posited that 67 percent of vape can both acquire products that are illegal to adolescents under the age users age 16-26 who had never previously smoked move on to of 18, and, even for those who meet the age requirement, how they smoke cigarettes. A similar survey conducted by The Warrior afford a potentially very expensive habit. found that four of five vape users also smoke other substances. For students over 18, it is legal for them to purchase vape supplies The Warrior’s survey, however, leans more towards the the- from local vape shops such as Vape Social, Rost, or Cloud 33 Smoke & ory of correlation than causation. A majority of those surveyed Vape. Many of these places card people right as they walk in, however, Parts of a Vape said that they had already been exposed to cigarettes and/or so minors have to find other ways of accessing the materials. One op- marijuana long before they began to vape. “I’ve smoked [mar- tion for minors is to order their vapes online, but this could be prob- Battery Atomizer Vaper ijuana] for over a year now. I started vaping this year because lematic upon delivery if they are asked for an ID, or if a parent opens Mouth Piece Tank mod Someone who vapes. my friends just did it and it seemed like innocent fun. If any- the door and sees the package. According to a student who wishes to Coil E-Liquid thing, I’d say [marijuana] was the gateway for me. Since I al- remain anonymous, the most common way that Sherwood students ready have screwed with my lungs by doing that, I just figured, get their vapes and juice is via a sort of dealer who buys supplies in why not?” said an anonymous senior. Addiction experts often bulk and sells it to others for a profit. This is often a student who is propose the idea that those those who consume illicit substanc- over 18 or has a fake ID. es already have an inherent risk-taking mindset that leads them Even if one is able to successfully access the materials, the cost of Juice Cloud-Chaser to try new drugs rather than the initial drug itself. the habit is hefty. The average vape sells for approximately $50-100 juul Term for E-liquid. A user whose intention is to Handfuls of vape users, however, have never smoked any- with elaborate ones selling for $200 or more. “I got my vape online for produce large clouds of vapor. thing except e-cigarettes. Three out of five underclassmen sur- $69.95 which to me was a pretty good deal,” said a Sherwood senior. veyed by The Warrior reported vape being the first and only On top of the cost of the vape itself, one must consider the price of drug they had ever consumed. This can largely be attributed buying the juice that goes into it, which adds up over time. According to the ease and discretion that comes with vapes, as the de- to ECigg International, a 10ml pod of juice lasts a frequent vaper ap- vices produce smoke that leaves behind no trace seconds after proximately two weeks, and each pod is about $15-30. So, if someone Nic Buzz Clouds use. Vapes are also much easier to purchase than ‘real’ drugs, as spends $75 on a vape, then $20 every two weeks on juice, that is al- pen The feeling a vaper gets Term used to describe materials can be bought online or at gas stations often without most $600 per year, not even including a likely purchase of a new vape from consuming nicotine vapor production. requiring proof of age. at some point during the year, adding another possible $100. 14 The Warrior • Opinions December 15, 2017 theWarrior Published six times a year, The Warrior serves as Sherwood High School’s premier news source. What should school systems do to Over the years, it has received numerous state and help students in the wake of tragedy? national honors. With a staff of 26 students, What steps are being taken to help The Warrior keeps combat mental illness among teens? the Sherwood community Has Sherwood done enough to keep its community apprised of local and national events. up to date on these important issues? All opinion articles represent the viewpoint of the writer. The unsigned staff editorials solely represent the opinions of the newspaper staff. These articles do not necessarily MCPS Must End The Silence represent the views of Sherwood High School. There have been at least guish does not deserve a mere in its silence, is creating a situa- five teen suicides in Montgom- mention, and that their mental tion in which students and par- The Warrior welcomes Letters to the ery County in 2017, nearly dou- illnesses do not represent a seri- ents are left more confused. Editor of 250 words or less. They may be bling the number of suicides in ous issue to their school system. In an age where infor- submitted to room C268 or emailed to both 2016 and 2015, accord- Furthermore, the lack of mation can be shared in sec- [email protected]. Letters must be ing to WUSA9. Two of these an official statement stigmatiz- onds, schools and towns miles signed, and all content received by the newspaper deaths, those of Jordana Green- es mental illnesses in a world apart are more connected than is subject to editing. berg, a sophomore at Whitman, where society has just begun ever. Some argue that because and Thomas Silva, a junior perceiving depression and anx- these tragedies occurred in The Warrior staff invites feedback and corrections to printed inaccuracies. from Walter Johnson, occurred iety as acceptable discussion the Bethesda area, only those within one week of each other topics, inhibiting mental health schools should be releasing The Warrior reserves the right to (November 27-December 2). conversations between parents, statements and offering sup- refuse advertisements. As of December 12, MCPS students, and teachers. Despite port to students. While that ar- has neither released a formal directly facing two student sui- gument may have been valid statement nor sent a letter to cides in such a brief time span, decades ago, it no longer ap- the community. Meanwhile, the fact that MCPS refuses to plies in the 21st century. The Staff platforms such as Instagram, acknowledge these tragedies widespread use of social media Print Snapchat, and Facebook were reveals its saddening and costly has only widened the scope of Layout and Production Directors ...... Lexi Matthews ‘18 flooded by posts memorializing preference of avoiding contro- sadness felt in the wake of these Natalie Murray ‘18 the students and begging for versial topics over discussing tragedies. change. Students even began serious issues. There is never a clear way News Editor ...... Mallory Carlson ‘19 petitions on change.org asking The lack of leadership and to move forward following Specials Editor ...... Katherine Sperduto ‘19 for increased mental health sup- guidance from the Central Of- tragedies, especially those in- Features Editor ...... Danielle Katz ‘18 port in schools, one of which fice of MCPS also has put its volving our peers, but the an- Humor Editor ...... Jared Schwartz ‘18 earned over 3,700 signatures. schools in a bind. Principals swer is never to be silent. At a Spotlight Editor ...... Dinah Aguilar ‘19 While students managed and school counselors have minimum, MCPS should en- ...... to become activists and share been left on their own to make sure that students and parents Opinions Editors Emma Shuster ‘18 their stances on mental illness decisions if and how to inform are aware of resources such as Owen Steffan ‘18 within the community, MCPS their own communities about www.BtheOne.com and www. Wondering Warrior Editor ...... Colleen Yates ‘18 remained silent, undermining these tragedies, or if they are sptsusa.org/parents. A brief Entertainment Editors ...... Lucy Kuchma ‘18 the significance of suicide and even permitted to do it. If cer- message reminding students Alex Nnabue ‘18 ignoring the tragic effects of tain schools do send or email across the county that they depression and other mental ill- letters, there a strong possibility are valued and have resources Sports Editors ...... Malec Fahmy ‘20 nesses within its own schools. that the messaging and informa- available to them can go a long Natalie Murray ‘18 This undoubtedly reveals to tion will not be consistent from way, in fact, it might even save Online suffering students that their an- one school to the next. MCPS, a life. Online Managing Editors ...... Zachary Weisenthal ‘19 Online Content Editor...... Anika Mittu ‘19 Peter Niverth ‘18 Copy and Content

Director of Copy and Content ...... Isabella Pilot ‘18 Copy and Content Editors ...... Josh Averbach ‘18 Leah Peloff ‘18 Brynn Smith ‘19 Photographer ...... Jackie Vilaseca ‘19 Cartoonists ...... Dinah Aguilar ‘19 Colleen Yates ‘18

Staff Reporters...... Ayana Antoine ‘20 Noah Corman ‘19 Sophia Estela ‘20 Kimberly Greulich ‘18 Jackson Hongtong ‘21 Mollie Howard ‘20 Hena Hussain ‘20 Aaron Jaffe ‘21 Elizabeth Lanning ‘20 Paulina Lopez ‘19 Adam Levine ‘20 Paige Stahley ‘20 Luke Weiner ‘20 Riley Whelan ‘18

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Composition Assistant ...... Janet Mednik Dinah Aguilar ‘19 Advisor ...... Peter Huck The Warrior • Opinions 15 December 15, 2017 When Girls are Allowed to be Boy Scouts, Everyone Benefits Living in the Trump Era by Anika Mittu ‘19 allow for greater self-expression, Children are growing up at a time when the president is modeling hateful language. as opposed to the emphasis on by Leah Peloff ‘18 Hillary,” and referred to Native example, in Bethesda this past Both the Boy Scouts of group work highlighted by Girl American senator Elizabeth War- September, several Jewish fami- America and Girl Scouts of the Scouts. For many young females, The President of the United ren as “Pocahontas.” The list goes lies found anti-Semitic pamphlets USA possess similar core beliefs, this particular learning method States of America is a leader and on. on their front doors. “Written in as both seek to aid in the creation may feel far more natural, allow- role model figure to the children Having a bully as our na- words that are printed in different of moral, knowledgeable young ing these individuals to succeed growing up under his/ her term in tion’s mentor is something that directions on the page, the flier adults and citizens. So, why must through a format unused by Girl office. Presidents set the tone and goes against much of our recent includes screeds against Jews, the two organizations be divid- Scouts. direction of America’s future and progress against discrimina- connecting them to Hurricane ed by gender? According to the Furthermore, despite reforms henceforth have an enormous im- tion and towards acceptance. A Harvey and plans of world dom- Boy Scouts, the split is simply to offer increased STEM badges pact on the developing youth. half-century ago, it would have inance,” reported an article by no longer necessary. On October within the Girl Scouts, they do Since Donald Trump has tak- been sadly more common to slan- Joe Zimmerman in the Bethesda 11, the Boy Scouts of America not compare to the level of sci- en office on January 20, 2017, der people on the basis of race Magazine. Dr. Zainab Chaudry of announced a plan for allowing ence education apparent in Boy there has been a huge resurgence or religion, but we have come the Council on American-Islamic young women into the Cub Scout Scouts. The inclusion of young of racism, sexism, white nation- so far as a country that this kind Relations (CAIR) elaborated on rank next year, eventually allow- women into Boy Scouts allows alism, and overall hate. Many of behavior should no longer be this by saying, “These disturbing ing the older girls to gain the re- for girls interested in STEM to Americans disagree with the new tolerated. Having our president [pamphlets] are yet another ex- vered Eagle Scout title beginning access experiences they could policies by the Trump adminis- make openly discriminatory re- ample of the mainstreaming of in 2019. never get in Girl Scouts. Evident- tration that appear to condone, or marks, however, has given the hate and intolerance in society.” Throughout the months pre- ly, Boy Scouts of America caters even support, intolerance and in- green light to many previously The Washington Post stated that, ceding the announcement, the to the strengths of these individu- equality; however, one’s opinion contained groups, such as those “school incidents involving hate Girl Scouts repeatedly articulated als, emphasizing that Girl Scouts on these could be based more ex- in Charlottesville, who feel new- symbols and racial slurs appear to that the Boy Scouts should focus lacks the ability to completely clusively on political differences. ly welcomed and able to convey have more than tripled during the their energies on recruiting the appease the diverse personalities But there is an almost big- messages of hate, following their past school year in [the suburbs] overwhelming majority of young and interests of all female adoles- ger issue than president Trump’s president’s lead. This is not a par- outside Washington.” males unenrolled in troops, rather cents. actions; his words. Through his tisan issue nor is it a debate on We are now, more than ever, than taking from the Girl Scout Despite the fact that the own statements (and tweets), political ideology. It is a prob- witnessing a dramatic change in base for potential recruits. Natu- Girl Scouts has served as a tre- Trump sets an example for chil- lem with how we as humans treat our country’s unity. Children are rally, when the decision became mendous influence in inspiring dren about how they should be each other. And if a 12-year-old is growing up seeing the normal- public, Girl Scouts reacted imme- young women over the last cen- talking to and treating others. hearing such nasty remarks from ization of hatefulness and will diately, claiming that “only Girl tury, the opportunities available This is not a debate about politics, a man who they are supposed to think that this is just how life is. Scouts has the expertise to give within Girl Scouts do not always but one of human decency. For be looking up to, what are they It is crucial for everyone to do girls and young women the tools appeal to the learning styles and instance, our president has called going to think? They will learn their part in showing the youth, they need for success.” diverse aptitudes of young wom- Mexicans murderers and rapists, that bigoted language is okay. who will one day be running the However, if the Girl Scouts en. Unfortunately, if Girl Scouts while referring to the white su- Sometimes these things seem world, that divisive discourse is truly valued female empower- fails to adapt their content to the premacists and neo-Nazis of the intangible when they are hap- not normal. Young people should ment, they would support all of interests of young women in the Charlottesville riots as “fine peo- pening in a far off place and not be taught not to judge others be- the young girls who respond bet- 21st century, girls should actively ple.” Trump has also been caught impacting one’s daily life, but cause of race, origin, gender, or ter to the activities of Boy Scouts, embrace the opportunity to learn profanely referring to women’s this is not some distant issue. The sexuality. They should hear daily rather than merely declaring their in an environment that suits their genitals, made fun of disabled first year of the Trump adminis- lessons of empathy and respect to own methods perfectly suited for needs and allows them to pursue Americans, called NFL players tration has brought several in- combat the voices of intolerance. young girls. The activities found their true passions. “Sons of Bitches,” nicknamed stances of hateful messages right Only through these methods can within Boy Scout troops often his political opponent “Crooked here to Montgomery County. For civility survive the Trump Era.

There Is No Such Thing Locals Lead the Way On Amnesty International As ‘Jewish Christmas’ The Environment Advocates for Refugees by Jared Schwartz ‘18 by Danielle Katz ‘18 by Amnesty International Club

Tonight marks the fourth night of Hanukkah, which Montgomery County declared a “climate emer- Around the world, people are driven to flee their means that Christmas is fast approaching. Due to the gency” on December 5, followed by a proposed res- homes to escape political conflicts and violence each fact that both holidays occur during the same time of olution aimed at creating a dramatic cut in greenhouse day. From Syria to Somalia, millions of innocent peo- the year, many people tend to think of Hanukkah as gas emissions. The resolution has been approved by an ple, more than half of which are children, are forced to simply the Jewish version of Christmas. This could all-Democratic council, and the sponsors hope to see abandon their countries in order to survive. The U.S. not be further from the truth. Hanukkah is a relative- great change from the bill. Arguably, the bill is incredi- has always been known as a country for those seeking ly minor Jewish holiday that most people only know bly ambitious, striving to reduce greenhouse gas emis- refuge and safety. However, even in light of the current of due to the fact that it takes place near Christmas, sions by 80 percent by 2027, but it is highly encourag- global state of emergency, the U.S. has not made pro- while Christmas is one of the most important Christian ing to see local governments strive to care for the future active efforts to send a message of hope and welcoming holidays of the year. Still, one cannot blame people for of the planet, while the White House works to destroy to these refugees; many officials have made it a priority making this mistake. Hanukkah has a gift-giving tradi- any possibility of a healthy environmental future. to send messages of fear and hate. tion and it has been commercialized, just as Christmas As Trump repeals laws aimed to curb the nation- We are a welcoming people and should increase the has. al carbon footprint, local governments across the na- number of refugees allowed to resettle in the U.S. That While there is nothing wrong with celebrating one’s tion have taken it into their own hands to secure their is why we at Amnesty International Club are working cultural traditions, the Christmasification of Hanukkah citizens’ rights to environmental health. From coast to to support Amnesty International’s ‘I Welcome Cam- has gone too far. As a Jew, I cannot help but hate the coast, these efforts will serve as the sole protection to paign’ in which groups across the U.S. are showing that tacky light-up menorah that my mother hangs up in our the planet, as the global community’s efforts to com- they and their schools welcome refugees. Throughout house’s window. No culture is completely pure from bat climate change mean nothing without American the year, we will be advocating for refugees to be al- the influence of other cultures, and Jews should not participation. When the current national environmental lowed into the U.S. and for an end to legislation that necessarily stop giving gifts on Hanukkah. However, “leaders” fail to nationalize environmental protection, halts the resettlement of refugees based on discrimina- Jews need to stop pretending that Hanukkah is the Jew- counties across the country should follow the Mont- tion. The United States must uphold its central values ish version of Christmas because doing diminishes our gomery County Council’s steps and take action against instead of turning away those who seek refuge in our collective Jewish identity rather than asserting it. one of the deadliest threats this planet has seen. great country.

16 The Warrior • Opinions December 15, 2017 Politicians Are Exploiting Christmas by Hena Hussain ’20 that it excludes those who observe mas. This reignited the so-called politicization of Christmas needs policy demonstrates a much larg- other faiths and holidays. On the “War on Christmas,” a term used to stop. As elected officials, the er problem than seasonal greet- “Guess what, we’re say- other side, the common belief is to describe the gradual removal of topic of holiday greetings is ir- ings. This inflamed rhetoric from ing Merry Christmas again,” that refraining from talking about associations with the holiday. relevant to the main job of acting high level figures causes divisive said President Donald Trump to Christmas is an unnecessary at- As is the case with heated as public servants. Unfortunately, ideology to form in the American a cheering crowd at this year’s tempt to be politically correct, public debates, politicians got since expressing polarized opin- public, often splitting people into Values Voter Summit, an annual and that the holiday season is and involved. As a presidential can- ions during campaigns help pol- two sides. Yet politicians contin- gathering of conservatives. The should be Christmas oriented. didate, Trump spoke at a rally in iticians win elections, those seek- ue to spout harmful statements to President’s remarks brought for- This issue has often divided Springfield, Illinois in 2015, neg- ing support from certain blocs of advance political agendas at the ward another round of debate on people each holiday season, with atively condemning Starbucks’ Americans make extensive efforts expense of our country’s well be- a controversial question: should various companies avoiding not decision and even promoting a to parrot the views of that particu- ing. people refrain from saying “Mer- only association with the Chris- boycott of the company, taking lar group. The idea of how someone ry Christmas” during the holiday tian holiday, but imagery of the advantage of public divisiveness However, at the end of the chooses to address others during season to avoid offending those winter season altogether. An in- to gain the support of Christian day, real issues like healthcare the holidays can seem trivial at who don’t celebrate the holiday? famous example of corporations voters at that stage of the Repub- and tax reform still need to be ad- first. However, the debate - ulti On one side, people believe getting caught up in this debate is lican primaries. dressed. The fact that politicians mately represents the larger issue that saying “Merry Christmas” the 2015 Starbucks red cup: many Whichever side one may add unnecessary opinions to their of how leaders choose to address and other allusions to Christmas people found the lack of winter agree with, there is one standard platforms regardless of divisive- and utilize the passions of the in the public sphere is offensive in designs offensive against Christ- that should be made clear: the ness and relevance to legitimate American public. The Pulse Political Correctness

As defined by Merriam Webster, Political Correctness is How do you personally define political correctness? the avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, “Not being racist or being a bigot” marginalize, or insult groups of people who are social- ly disadvantaged or discriminated against. While the “Following the rules so you don’t piss anyone off” word first entered the English lexicon in 1934, it rose to social prominence in 2017 with debates over what “Speaking in a socially acceptable way that does not offend constitutes as vulgarity or free expression. The Warrior anyone” surveyed 132 9-12th grade students on their thoughts. Compiled by Emma Shuster ‘18 “Not saying or doing anything that could offend anyone”

12% 40% 8%

Is there a difference Should freedom Does legally being between being of speech allowed to say politically correct protect offensive a word make it and polite? speech? morally right?

88% 60% 92%

Have you ever been personally offended by Has the increase in political correctness harmed somebody’s particular speech? Why? or improved communication? Why?

“Speech is only offensive if you take offense to it. I choose “It has harmed our communication; people are way too not to be offended because generally offensive speech is sensitive about everything nowadays.” not used seriously.”

“Just because the words people say are not directed at “Political correctness has improved the way we talk; it makes me all the time, it hurts me when people intentionally hurt people who typically feel targeted by certain language others.” more comfortable.” The Warrior • Opinions 17 December 15, 2017

ECONOMIC ACTIVISM The practice of boycotting has a long history in the United States as a form of political action. Boycotts have recently become a topic of conversation, as several companies such as Keurig, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks have received both positive and negative attention for conducting political acts. Two student journalists from The Warrior now debate whether boycotting corporations for political reasons is acceptable. Boycotting Is An Boycotting Does Admirable Activity Not Equal Activism by Noah Corman ‘19 choose to sit at home on election by Jared Schwartz ‘18 products from such companies day because they believe that they would do little to further their po- It is human nature to stand are only one person and their sin- Almost everything you buy litical agenda. up for one’s beliefs. When an gle vote cannot possibly affect the is a product of exploitation. The Corporations have more in- organization uses their profits to outcome. If everyone had a sim- clothes you wear and your iP- fluence with regards to economic support controversial causes, one ilar mindset, then no one would 76 hone are probably made by child policies than with social issues. must question whether or not they vote. When everyone believes laborers under horrible, repres- For example, the pharmaceutical want to give their money to such that their small contribution Companies listed as sive conditions. Even supposedly and oil industries actively influ- a business. In fact, boycotting this means something and can initiate boycott-worthy by “good” corporations exploit their ence governmental policy to serve institution would be commend- change, a boycott can and will be workers taking the profit of their their own economic interests by able. People need to be more more successful. grabyourwallet.com, labor for their owners instead of making campaign contributions active and fulfill their duty as Many large corporations ulti- an anti-Trump giving it to the workers. No mat- and lobbying members of the citizens of their town, state, and mately benefit from child laborers campaign. ter what, odds are that whatever government. The problem in this country by expressing disapprov- and underpaid laborers that are in you buy supports some amoral situation is not the corporations, al of whatever they feel should be other countries or even the Unit- cause. as corporations will nearly always changed. ed States. It is true that support- The fact of the matter is that promote their interests at the ex- Individuals do and can make ing those corporations monetarily corporations are amoral entities pense of the common good. In- a difference and should not let does indirectly maintain those that seek nothing but profit. Any stead, the problem is with the role the fear of having no impact stop malpractices. corporation that chooses to pro- of money in our political process. them. It is honorable to stand up However, with so many busi- duce its goods ethically will have Reducing the role of money in to injustice, especially in an era nesses doing unsavory things that higher prices and find it harder to politics is the only effective way where indifference to such- in may range from outsourcing jobs compete in a competitive econ- to stop corporations from promot- tolerance has become the norm. to evading taxes, it is clear that no omy. In our society, it is nearly ing their own interests through the Indifference is one of the world’s one can boycott everything. The impossible to avoid buying goods government. greatest dangers, and people who consumer can still choose wheth- that were produced free from ex- Ultimately, boycotting is an do not care will not strive to er or not to defend their values, so ploitation. It does not make sense ineffective tactic in today’s - soci change anything. People who are making an effort to protect one’s to boycott a corporation on moral ety. Any company large enough to truly interested in helping a cause beliefs is a more noble act than issues because corporations do wield a significant amount of po- will do what they can to help doing nothing. not have morals. litical power is probably unlikely those in need, even if that action Combatting inequality and Still, some corporations have to be affected by a boycott - any is seemingly minor and has no greed should be encouraged. Peo- worse politics than others and way. Even if one was to launch a immediate effect. ple who deprive immoral busi- corporations do have the power successful boycott against a cor- One might argue that spend- nesses of profit, regardless of the to influence government policy. poration, the cut in profits that a ing or not spending $20 a month way they do it, deserve respect. For companies which support corporation would suffer from will have no impact on the busi- Not enough people are willing to backwards policies on social is- such a boycott would be mitigated ness practices or politics of a put words into action and stand sues, boycotting is unnecessary. by the backlash that the corpora- multinational corporation that up for their values, so it is praise- 107 In such a polarized country as the tion would suffer from changing makes billions of dollars in rev- worthy when someone does so. United States, people are so set in their stance. enue each year. With that kind Believing in the ability to create million dollars donated their beliefs with regards to social While there is nothing wrong of thinking, one could consume change is the first step towards to Trump’s inaugural issues, so corporations are unlike- with choosing not to buy products products from that business of- making that change into reality. ly to change public opinion or the from corporations with terrible ten with minimal impact or guilty Everyone who has ever created funds by 250 large opinions of legislatures in any politics, one should not feel guilty feelings. However, many people big change has started off small. corporations. meaningful name. Thus, buying for doing so. Transgender Senator-Elect Inspires LGBT+ Community Elizabeth Lanning ‘20 that transgender people could Ones.” “I just want to be who I der and was very open about her which is very important to me. use and is a staunch opponent of am. I am Sylvia Rivera. Ray Ri- transition, but she didn’t make it The entire LGBT+ com- On the night of November LGBT+ rights activists. vera left home at the age of 10 to her primary focus either, even as munity, including myself, is ec- 7, 2017, Danica Roem became Many in the LGBT+ commu- become Sylvia. And that’s who I media and journalists badgered static over Roem’s election. Her the first openly transgender - per nity agree that Roem’s success am.” her about it. accomplishment has opened up son elected to state legislature in is one of the most significant ac- Similarly, Roem didn’t focus On November 19, pop star a gateway to new opportunities the United States. Her election complishments for transgender on her identity as a transgender Demi Lovato reached out to now for the community, and the way is a monumental event, and will women since Marsha P. Johnson woman during the campaign. As delegate-elect Roem and invit- she handled herself during the likely be known as a landmark and Sylvia Rivera of the 1969 Marshall continuously misgen- ed her to speak against bullying campaign did an excellent job of achievement for the LGBT+ Stonewall Riots, the gateway into dered Roem and attacked her sta- as her date to the American Mu- showcasing the chief issue we’ve community. LGBT+ pride. tus as a woman during the cam- sic Awards. Lovato said she was fought so hard for: that our identi- Roem’s opponent, the 13- A significant step that both paign, Roem gracefully ignored “just completely inspired” by Ro- ties aren’t weird, wrong, or out of term incumbent Robert Marshall, Johnson and Rivera, alongside his attacks and focused on her em’s story, and feels that they’ve the ordinary, and we shouldn’t be had previously dubbed himself Roem, have made, aside from constituents. “been through some of the same treated any differently because of “Virginia’s chief homophobe,” their championing for LGBT+ Roem’s chief campaign issue things” in regards to bullying and them. I am grateful to Roem for and has lived up to his self-im- rights, is their nonchalant atti- was the traffic and congestion in discrimination. Roem said that her advocacy for LGBT+ people, posed title. Marshall has intro- tudes in regards to their identities. her district, making sure to fo- she too was inspired by Lovato’s and her achievement isn’t only a duced and sponsored numerous “I’m tired of living with labels,” cus on local issues, as opposed advocacy, and was honored to landmark for transgender wom- pieces of legislature which would Rivera wrote in her 2002 essay, to running solely on her gender join her to help make America’s en, but for all LGBT+ people in regulate the public bathrooms “Queens In Exile, The Forgotten identity. She didn’t hide her gen- schools more inclusive- a topic America. Do you buy gifts for friends? Do you buy gifts for parents?

Yes 79% No 21% Yes 84% No 16%

Do you buy gifts for siblings? Do you buy gifts for teachers?

Yes 77% No 23% Yes 27% No 73%

How do you feel about the holiday season? Love it! Like it Hate it! Don’t care 68% 20% 4% 8%

How important are family traditions to you? How important are holidays to you?

Very Somewhat Not at all Very Somewhat Not at all 55% 34% 11% 63% 29% 8% Does your family have any unique holiday traditions?

“Watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’” “We do Secret Santa with our cousins.” -Madison Zanville ‘19 -Victoria Murray ‘20

“We go to a farm and chop down a Christmas Tree.” “We have to put up our tree the day after thanksgiving.” -Elizabeth Oliver ‘20 -Claudia Bowes ‘18 Do you travel for the holidays? What gifts do you want most this year?

“San Francisco.” -Nick Stonesifer ‘20 “iPhone X.” -Farooq Uddin ‘18

“New Jersey.” -Estefany Serrano ‘20 “A car.” -Matt Levy ‘18

What is the worst gift you have ever received?

“Socks.” -Natalia Arrazola ‘19 “A pillow shaped like French fries.” -Jacob Miller ‘18

“The announcement of a new brother.” -Gabby Ferraro ‘19 “Books.” -Pisey Em ‘18

What is your favorite food to eat during the holiday season?

“Candy Canes and Cookies.” -Melody Britton ‘19 “Hot Chocolate.” -Taylor Wallace ‘21

“Mac & Cheese.” -Madison Bliss ‘18 “Pumpkin Pie.” -Conall Sahler ‘20

100 students surveyed Compiled by Colleen Yates ‘18 The Warrior • Entertainment 19 December 15, 2017 ‘The Last Jedi’ Keeps the Legacy Alive by Peter Niverth ‘18 the hero of the story and an un- known scavenger on a remote As the most well known sci- planet, learns that she possesses ence fiction series in Hollywood a strange yet strong connection history, the Star Wars saga contin- to the force. In “A New Hope,” ues its storyline set up nearly half Luke Skywalker discovers his a century ago by the first movie, own connection to the force in “A New Hope.” “The Last Jedi,” the same manner as Rey. Both set to premiere December 15th, is heroes also are hunted down by the latest installment in the fran- masked villains with a seeming- chise after “The Force Awakens,” ly strong aptitude for violence. In which kicked off the newest tril- fact, Kylo Ren, the antagonist of ogy two years ago. The film’s “The Force Awakens,” worships opening weekend is anticipated to the Sith lord Darth Vader from “A make an upwards amount of $200 New Hope.” million, just under The Force Due to this, many wonder if Awakens’ $248 million. “The Last Jedi” will follow the In 1977, “A New Hope” pre- pattern of the original trilogy and miered as the first Star Wars mov- have a similar plot as “The Em- ie. Two more followed in 1980 pire Strikes Back.” The trailers with “The Empire Strikes Back” already indicate that this could and another in 1983 with “The be the case. Similar to how Yoda, Return of the Jedi.” The commer- a jedi master in “The Empire cial success generated by the first Strikes Back,” trained a young trilogy led to the production of a Luke Skywalker, Rey is being new trilogy set prior to the events trained by an older Luke. Even of the first. “The Phantom Men- the famous scene with Darth Vad- ace” in 1999 signaled the start of er and Luke is analogous to a con- the prequels, as they came to be versation between Kylo Ren and called. The 2002 and 2005 films, Rey. Regardless of how original “Attack of the Clones” and “Re- With seven blockbuster movies preceding it, the new Star Wars installment has a large audience to please. venge of the Sith” finished the or groundbreaking the film is, or prequels, though to little fan ap- scenes instead of action scenes beloved franchise into a new gen- its originality (or lack thereof). even how well made it is, Star proval. and annoying characters, the eration, it also carries the baggage The “Force Awakens” took Wars fans everywhere will want Both critics and fans alike prequels are regarded as a disap- from the older generation. By far a lot of criticism for seemingly to see “The Last Jedi,” even if agree that the prequels did not pointing continuation of the saga. the biggest fear for the upcom- having the same plot as “A New only to decide whether or not the hold up in comparison to the So while “The Last Jedi” ing premiere, however, is not the Hope” from the original trilogy. movie makes its own mark on the original trilogy. With lengthy talk carries the hope of continuing a quality of the movie but instead In “The Force Awakens,” Rey, 40-year-old saga. Ladybird Is a Modern Wolf Alice’s Breathtaking Coming-of-Age Story by Collen Yates ‘18 his job and struggles to find new Performance Shakes D.C. work, the family becomes even by Paulina Lopez ‘19 With its portrayal of the col- tighter with money. Lady Bird’s lege application process, confus- mother works two shifts as a Indie-rock band Wolf Alice ing teen relationships, and highly nurse, and she takes a job at a cof- return to DC with a stunning, charged arguments with parents, fee shop. While Lady Bird wants vivid and gallant performance “Lady Bird” is an incredibly re- to go to an East-Coast college, that showcased their astound- latable film, with a totally relat- her mom wants her to remain in- ing new album, “Visions of a able main character, for teenag- state so that it is more affordable. Life”. ers. With a unique personality and Although many of the adults in North-London quartet Wolf social awkwardness, the film’s her life tell her that she will not Alice, comprised of Ellie Rowsell protagonist struggles to find her get accepted, Lady Bird and her (vocals, guitar), Joff Oddie (gui- place in her family as well as her father (Tracy Letts) secretly ap- tars, vocals), Theo Ellis (bass), society. Lady Bird, whose real ply to schools in New York along and Joel Amey (drums, vocals), name is Christine, is a senior at with filling out forms for financial has received a lot of notoriety a Catholic high school in Sacra- aid and scholarships. since their debut album release of mento, California in 2002. While Lady Bird tries out many new “My Love is Cool” in 2015; the she struggles with relationships things throughout the movie such album’s sound has been described with boys, friends, and her par- as joining a musical and becom- as invigorating indie-rock with Indie-rock band Wolf Alice performs new music at the 9:30 Club in D.C. ents, Lady Bird is able to keep her ing part of a new group of peo- foundations of 90s/00s shoegaze individualism and values with her ple. While she tries to fit in with and grunge, and has won the band purples, blues, greens, and reds, fans alike to lose themselves in a at all times and rarely loses sight different cliques, she does not accolades such as iTunes Best accompanied with glimmering moment of carelessness, as they of herself. Saoirse Ronan (23) change herself or let others influ- New Band/Artist of 2015 and white lights illuminated the forest forget about the everyday frustra- plays a believable 17-year-old ence what she wants to do. Lady New Music Express’ Best Live backdrop and complemented the tions that come with life. When and is able to accurately display Bird can be impulsive and often Band. Earlier this year, they re- artwork of the album. With the Ellie clambered towards the bar- the emotions and experiences that has an unintentionally egotistical leased their electric second album setlist lasting nearly two hours, it rier, screaming and clutching at affect teenagers. outlook on her life. This creates “Visions of a Life.” was amazing to witness all four her fans, the whole world seemed The movie most closely fol- problems for her in friendships The crowd was overcome members exude endless energy to revolve around that single lows the relationship between and her relationship with her with elation, when the indie-rock throughout the entirety of the moment. As if synchronized, the Lady Bird and her mother, Mar- mother. The movie has many ups heroes sauntered on stage at show. whole crowd absorbed and recip- ion (Laurie Metcalf), who some- and downs and is an emotional the 9:30 Club, as many devoted The kaleidoscopic distortion rocated all of Ellie’s high-pitched how fail to successfully com- roller-coaster. While it took a lit- fans have been waiting since the and spiritual elements within “Vi- shrieks, and every sound and municate despite their obvious tle time to get going, “Lady Bird” summer to be blessed with the sions of A Life” were impeccably movement was performed with similarities. They love and care is incredibly entertaining, mov- chance of hearing Wolf Alice’s executed as the cohesive musical such extreme sentiment, courage, about each other, but have trouble ing, and relatable. sophomore album come to life. efforts of Theo, Joff and Joel, laid and perfection you wished the showing it and end up saying the The atmosphere was automatical- the foundation for Ellie to display concert wasn’t coming to its end. wrong thing in almost every situ- ly permeated with a comforting, her immaculate vocals within del- ation. When Lady Bird is trying nostalgic warmth, that the next icate harmonies and heavy, explo- on prom dresses, Marion strug- GRADE: few hours would provide the per- sive riffs, as showcased in ‘Sad- gles to say something positive fect mystical madness fans have boy’ and ‘St Purple and Green.’ GRADE: and ends up arguing with Lady desired since the release of “Vi- Ending the show with ‘Giant Bird over every dress she tries A+ sions of A Life” on September 29. Peach’ was an incredibly emotive on. After Lady Bird’s father loses The stage aesthetic of blaring experience for youthful and older A 20 The Warrior • Entertainment December 15, 2017 ‘Cuphead’ is New and English Teacher Spends Novel in Game Industry by Luke Weiner ‘20 are a perfect example of this phe- Free Time in the Spotlight nomenon. In a market filled with gam- “Cuphead” is infuriatingly by Emma Shuster ‘18 LDE in 2001. Through her work ties. Kominski is part of another ing companies that try to milk hard, which actually is a reason to with LDE, Kominski fell in love band, The Bubbas, consisting every single cent out of their love it. To beat one of the many Through her passions for with her husband Phil, the lead of her and her husband, playing players, “Cuphead” is an absolute ruthless bosses in this game, a both teaching and music, Eliza- singer of the band. Phil now is a acoustic music as well as chil- blessing, at an affordable price of player must be constantly shoot- beth Kominski truly lives the best full-time musician as well as mu- dren’s tunes. only $20. ing while simultaneously dodg- of both worlds. This is Komins- sic agent. Frequently compared by On the fictional Inkwell Isle, ing, jumping, and ducking away ki’s first year at Sherwood and “You have to find a way to listeners to American sing- Cuphead and his brother Mug- from all the crazy stuff the boss she teaches English 9 and 11. make having a career in the arts er-songwriter Natalie Merchant, man are on a winning streak at throws. My favorite instance of Prior to coming to the Sherwood, work. For us, that was having a Kominski still performs during the devil’s casino. Cuphead and this is when the player has to Kominski taught at Northwest for bunch of different groups and the school year, and a few weeks Mugman are so caught up in the dodge all of the tears of a crying 10 years as an English, theatre, different genres of music. You ago, Kominski and her husband game that they end up betting onion. “Cuphead” is a game that and public speaking teacher and definitely can make it work but performed at DAR Constitution their souls to the devil and lose. doesn’t hold your hand; It grabs debate coach. it usually does not look like how Hall. Aside from performing with The brothers beg for mercy from you and throws you in the deep Music plays a prominent role in you envisioned it. Find ways to her bands, Kominski is also is in- the devil, so he makes a deal with end right from the get-go. It is the the Kominski’s life, who grew up make it work and be flexible,” volved in storytelling on a regular them: they must collect contracts type of excellent challenge for listening to her brother’s Led Zep- said Kominski. basis. She is part of a group called from other creatures who have the experienced gamer that more pelin CDs. She taught herself to In 2005, Kominski, her Story District, in which partici- lost their souls to the devil across game studios should try to repli- play guitar when she was a senior husband, and her friend Chris, pants have ten minutes to tell their Inkwell Isle. cate. at Magruder, and took part in Mi- formed Elizabeth, Phil, and Chris, personal story through the theme “Cuphead” is honestly like If you want a beautifully de- chael D’Anna’s renowned theatre which performs acoustic shows. of the show. nothing that I have ever played signed game that will push your program. D’Anna is now a part of After several side gigs here and “Theatre is my first love. I before. The game features beau- patience to the limit, then “Cup- the signature arts and humanities there, the three did a performance decided I didn’t want to pursue tifully hand-drawn graphics head” is right for you. If you’re program at Blake and a mentor in Vienna, Virginia. The show being an actress. It was my orig- based on 1930s cartoons. These more of a casual gamer, this game to Kominski. Her profound love grew and eventually became an inal plan, but it really is a diffi- graphics have a lot of attention will be frustrating at first, but if for music led her to play at coffee annual Christmas event. The trio cult life. It can often feel kind to detail while still staying min- you keep at it, it will ultimately shops during college. eventually began selling out the of hollow. My ultimate goal was imalistic, which makes the game improve your gaming skills. While studying at the Universi- Black Rock Theatre in German- most definitely not recognition or much more appealing to the eye. ty of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, town in addition to another the- fame. What’s the point of that? I “Cuphead” also features excel- she crossed paths with the mem- atre in Rockville. felt like when I found teaching lent imagery without dwelling on bers of the band, Lloyd Dobler Now, Kominski and her hus- and hoping to inspire other peo- any particular image for too long. GRADE: Effect (LDE), who stayed with band play with more professional ple, all of a sudden I was using The beautifully-crafted pastel Kominski and her roommates. musicians in the Washington DC performance and it had a greater watercolor backgrounds of lolli- The LDE members assisted area, forming the Guys and Doll meaning beyond my own career, pop trees and cotton candy clouds A- Kominski in producing a demo, last year, which performs at fancy which is really important to me,” in the level “Sugarland Shimmy” and she soon began singing with corporate events and private par- said Kominski. The Warrior • Entertainment 21 December 15, 2017 ‘Now Is Everything’ Glee Club Makes Its Debut Captivates Readers With Their ‘Broadway Revue’ by Mollie Howard ‘20 by Izzy Pilot ‘18 a creative team effort, explained number, A Musical from “Some- Amy Giles’ debut novel, Neufeld. thing Rotten,” performed by ju- “Now is Everything” is a contem- The third weekend of this The biggest challenge in nior Nick Weinrich, which sets porary young-adult work with upcoming January, Sherwood’s organizing the show has been the stage for the rest of the perfor- beautifully developed charac- Glee Club will make its premiere finding time to rehearse in the mance, and the closing number of ters and an expertly crafted plot with a Broadway Revue at The midst of this busy time of year. Act One, My Strongest Suit from that keeps readers on the edge of Olney Theatre. The club and per- Between the fall musical ending “Aida,” performed by senior Lucy their seat. Readers follow Hadley formance were the idea of senior and Rock ‘n’ Roll beginning, the Kuchma. “[My Strongest Suit] is McCauley, the main character, Evan Neufeld, director of the only time for rehearsals has been the song closest to stereotypical through the “then” and “now.” In show, who has lots of experience during lunch and very occasion- Broadway. Glitter, glitz, costume the “now,” Hadley is recovering working with a professional the- ally after school. “Lunch is only changes, a big ensemble--every in the hospital after a tragic acci- atre company and wanted to try 35 minutes. Having a productive thing that screams ‘60’s Broad- dent, but before she can get treat- out directing a show for himself. rehearsal in that amount of time is way musical,” said Neufeld. ment, she tries to take her own end, turning page after page, and A revue is a multi-act perfor- very difficult,” said Neufeld. While he is incredibly excit- life. No one has any idea why. In there is the “then” and “now” mance combining music, dance, Unlike the usual fall musical ed to see his work come together the “then,” Hadley is maneuver- alternating chapters that comple- and sketches with a general and spring play, this show does on stage, Neufeld also stresses ing the “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” ment each other in a way that ties theme tying the show together. not have any ‘leads’ or ‘ensem- the importance of the tech crew violent tendencies of her father, everything together. Sherwood’s performance will ble.’ In regards to casting, “Ev- in pulling off a smooth show. and his control over the entire The McCauleys resonate revolve around dilemmas faced eryone at some point is ensemble “Someone once said, ‘without McCauley family, specifically with the readers in a haunting by high school students such as and everyone at some point is a tech crew, the actors would be over her life. In the midst of it all, way--the things they say and do homosexuality, abusive relation- at least a supporting role. Their late, naked, and in the dark.’ Peo- Hadley also falls head-over-heels seem so real. They appear to be ships, coping with failure, and character only survives for the ple often forget when they see a for “player” Charlie Simmons. the perfect family, but behind college stress. “The scenes will current scene. But one thing is well-polished show that there are Upfront for the readers to closed doors, there is chaos. help guide the audience as to for sure: they are playing char- people behind the scenes, pulling know, Giles has an art to writing If readers want a quick read, what’s going to happen next,” acters, not just singing songs in the strings. Someone has to code that stands out in the sea of liter- this is it. Also, “Now is Every- said Neufeld. costumes,” said Neufeld. a lighting console and use a mic ary cliches. “Now is Everything” thing” is a perfect choice for fans Aside from some behind- Though “Broadway Revue” board,” he said. has arms that draw you deep into of contemporary best-selling au- the-scenes help from area pro- holds some similarities to Rock As for the club’s future, the story. The arms crush in re- thor, Sarah Dessen. fessionals, the club is entirely ‘n’ Roll Revival in its structure, Neufeld is unsure if this will be- sponse to the father’s kick and student-run, with seniors Lauren Neufeld stresses that it is a very come an annual event. At the the arms embrace when reacting Day and Grayson Willis as chore- different performance, saying, moment there are no other per- to the warmth of Charlie’s love GRADE: ographers, junior Juliana Gross as “Rock ‘n’ Roll is more of a con- formances planned for this school for Hadley. There’s an aspect to musical director, and junior Sabi- cert, but this has a story.” year; however, the creative team the novel that makes any reader na Jafri as stage manager. Casting Some highlights of the per- has been “spit-balling some other want to sit it out until the very A and song/scene selection were formance will be the opening ideas.” “Let It Snow” by Josh Averbach ‘18, Lucy Kuchma ‘18 Lexi Matthews ‘18 and Izzy Pilot ‘18

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A nickname for president for answers, please visit www.thewarrioronline.com/ on December 18 Coolidge 22 The Warrior • Sports December 15, 2017 Girls’ Swim Team Looks To Continue Boys’ Swim Set Their Success from Previous Seasons Out To Repeat by Paige Stahley ‘20 Regionals Win With the winter sports season in full by Paige Stahley ‘20 swing, several athletes are putting in the work on the court by shooting hoops or For boys’ swim, there is one goal, and playing bocce, practicing wrestling skills one goal only this season, and that is to on the mat, or running indoor track to stay dominate in what they do best. The boys’ in shape. Or, if you are the Sherwood swim senior swimming class this year is one team, you are trying to uphold a reputation of the strongest yet—not only have they of being some of the fastest swimmers in swam together in the pool for a long time, the state. they all share a tight bond outside of swim- According to Coach Brendan Lees, ming. This makes them even more moti- the Sherwood girls’ swim team is known vated to be unified and lead their team to a throughout the state for being one of the victorious season. “powerhouses” of girls’ swimming for “We have a good amount of senior the past six years. With six straight 4A/3A boys that are excited to have a successful North Regional titles, three runner-up ti- senior year. I think their leadership will tles at States, one runner-up at Metros, one help the boys do well this year. The boys state championship, and one D.C. Metros have won two Regional titles in a row, and Championship under their belts, the pres- they want to continue that success,” said sure is on for the girls to swim to their full Lees. potential and strive to make each year bet- With a powerful senior class and sev- ter than the last. Along with focusing on eral other key swimmers for the boys, the upholding their winning streak, two Sher- stakes are set high for the team. Hoping wood swimmers this year are also prepar- to continue their streak and have a “three- ing to swim in college. peat” at Regionals this year, their goal is to Seniors Kelly Kolanowski and Grace stay at the top, and that is where they are Giddings have both been on the Sherwood aiming. swim team since they were freshmen. The “In order to reach these goals [of win- word dedication is an understatement for ning Regionals and beyond], the boys are these two swimmers. Both girls swim for going to have to not only be pumped for clubs outside of school, which can add up every race, but we have to motivate each to having ten practices a week. Giddings, other to crush the competition and stay who will be attending the University of by Malec Fahmy ‘20 positive,” said senior captain Andrew Mar- Pennsylvania, and Kolanowski, who will tinez. Junior Abbey Rose waits in the water, preparing to start the 100-meter backstroke event. be attending the University of North Car- Along with the Warriors standout se- olina-Wilmington, have high expectations expected to contribute toward the ongoing classmen as well. One of these swimmers nior class, the boys’ will be backed by a for this season, looking to finish their legacy. “I think [the success of Sherwood is sophomore Amanda Wenhold, who is strong junior, sophomore, and freshman swimming careers at Sherwood on a good swim] is very motivating for them to do turning the hype into drive. class. This years boys’ team is among the note. their best,” said Lees. “About six years “Some may think of living up to the strongest Sherwood has had in many years, “The goal this season is definitely to ago, we started getting a steady flow of legacy as a lot of pressure, but I look at it and what would be a better way to send the win States and Metros again [as a team], new swimmers every year that have helped as a goal and something that would be cool seniors off with a third consecutive region- but we know we must work hard and stay contribute to our team’s success. Once that to continue,” said Wenhold. als title. humble in order to do so,” said Giddings. started, it has motivated more and more of Whether they are using their reputation The Warriors depth has alreadty shown As the girls look to claim their second our swimmers to keep working harder to as pressure or motivation, Sherwood girls’ as seniors Declan Black, Andrew Chris- Metros championship in three years, up- get better.” swimming must be doing something right. tianson, Jason Kim, as well as junior Jami- perclassmen including Giddings and Ko- Being on a team that is consistently With a prediction of yet another standout son Crow, sophomore Malec Fahmy, and lanowski will be well-rounded due to the successful brings on the pressure not only season, the real question is: who can stop freshman Michael Parker placed first in a freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are for the seniors, but for the rising upper- Sherwood girls’ swim? 135- 49 victory against Quince Orchard. Girls’ Basketball Plans To Remain Competitive After star player Amanda Allen graduated last year, the girls’ basketball team is struggling to compensate for her absence. by Jackson Hongtong ‘21 and sophomore Hannah St. Lau- and Aaron Jaffe ‘21 rent all led the team in scoring with nine points each in the away This season for the girls’ var- win on December 5. sity basketball team is filled with Sherwood faced a tougher uncertainties, in which nearly half test on the road against Churchill of the roster are first-year varsity on December 8 and lost 59-34. players and the team will need to Sherwood had their home opener replace the contributions of for- against Clarksburg on December mer graduated star Amanda Al- 11 to try to earn their second win len, who averaged more than 20 on the season. However, Sher- points a game. wood came up short and lost 67- “Amanda was one of the best 64. players in the country the last Hobbs said before the season two years. We are entirely dif- that he felt that he had, “a com- ferent without her,” said Coach petitive group this year but in Tim Hobbs, who is going into his terms of wins and losses, I’m not 4th year coaching girls’ varsity sure what to expect.” basketball at Sherwood and has Sherwood now heads to play coached high school basketball their rival Magruder in an import- for 11 years prior. ant game at home tonight. This Hobbs said that his team matchup against a mediocre op- plays an uptempo style and that ponent could forecast what to ex- he likes to “run every chance pect for the rest of the Warriors’ we get.” This style seemed to season: a win providing a boost have paid off as Sherwood beat of confidence and a loss digging Rockville 47-19. Senior Madison Sherwood into a 1-3 hole that Bliss, junior Caroline Bidwick, would be difficult to climb out of. The Warrior • Sports 23 December 15, 2017 Varsity Basketball Is Looking For More Consistent Offense NHL Bans Players from by Frank Platko‘19 Following a 12-11 finish and The Olympic Games first-round playoff exit, Coach by Malec Fahmy ‘20 They want to see their favorite players represent their coun- Tim Gilchrist hopes to guide the and Brynn Smith ‘19 varsity basketball team to a more try on the biggest stage in the successful season this year. The National Hockey world. During the two weeks of With six returning seniors League (NHL) announced, in the games, quite frankly, no one from last season, there is a strong April 3, that none of its players cares about the NHL season. leadership presence within the will be permitted to participate Being able to watch the best locker room and on the court. in the 2018 Pyeongchang Win- players in the league and the However, younger players like ter Olympics. Some of the best young, up and coming phenoms sophomores Nate Lacey and hockey players in the world, like is an incredible experience that Evan Long will be expected to Edmonton Oilers’ Connor Mc- will now be missed as a result of contribute. david and New York Rangers’ league’s decision. “We are asking a lot of any Henrik Lundvqist, will not be The league reasons that player that steps on the floor permitted to play in the Games, shutting down its season mid- whether they have varsity ex- and both have expressed their February--the time of year it perience or not,” said Gilchrist. disappointment over this deci- isn’t competing with football “Once a player hits the floor in a sion. or baseball--is not worth it any- game situation, all the cards are Gary Peters “Disappointing news, @ more. Not only is there a stop- on the table.” NHL won’t be part of the Olym- page in regular season games Senior Davis Long dunks the ball in the game against the Rockville Rams. Still, much of team’s suc- pics 2018. A huge opportunity to and therefore a loss of revenue, cess will ride on the shoulders of Long threw down another 48, is not indicative of how com- market the game at the biggest but players sustain season end- senior guard and captain Davis dunk midway through the second petitive the game actually was. stage wasted,” tweeted Lundvq- ing injuries during the competi- Long, who led the team in scor- quarter; however, he scored just The Warriors hung tight until the ist, the Rangers’ star goaltender. tion. ing last season at 14.7 PPG. Long 11 points in the game and strug- final minutes of the 4th quarter, “But most of all, disappointing The problem with those has serious interest from Division gled from the field. Junior -for when Clarksburg began to pull for all the players that can’t be argu ments is that by allow- 1 schools, such as Wisconsin, ward Domenico Martella tied for away. Clarksburg senior forward part of the most special adven- ing their players to compete at Delaware, Colorado State and the game-high points with 11 of Stephen Freeman led all scorers ture in sports.” Pyeongchang would expand the several others. his own. with 24 points. Even though the league has fanbase of the game. The Olym- Long experienced a break- Sherwood took on the Chur- Missed free throws and foul been letting its players go to pics provide a platform in other out season last year, and appears chill Bulldogs in their second trouble ultimately proved to be the Olympics since 1998, NHL countries that the NHL just can’t poised to take an even bigger regular season matchup on Fri- deciding factors in the Warriors’ Commissioner Gary Bettman reach. And only four players leap this year. “I worked on my day, December 8. The War- defeat. Despite the loss, Long and has had an obvious change of suffered season-ending injuries athleticism and conditioning a lot riors played aggressive defense his teammates remain optimistic. heart, as he now believes the at the Sochi Olympics in 2014. this offseason,” said Long. - “Be throughout the entire game, forc- “If we remain positive and negatives outweigh the posi- In any given two-week period of ing more explosive will make it ing the Bulldogs into a whopping leave it all out on the court, we tives when talking about the the NHL regular season, there is easier to make plays for myself 27 turnovers. This helped make will be successful. It will take Olympics. “It’s hard to envision at least that. Many hockey fans and teammates.” That explosive- up for another subpar offensive time to gel offensively, but we scenario where [returning to the believe that barring NHL play- ness could be seen in the team’s performance. Long led the team will be fine,” said Long, who Olympics] makes sense,” said ers from the Olympics is the first preseason scrimmage against in scoring with 12 points, on an leads the 2-1 Warriors in scoring Bettman. The NHL had many wrong move. Wheaton when Long threw down efficient 57 percent from the field. at 11.0 PPG. reasons for pulling its players Not only do fans miss their his first in-game dunk. Sherwood responded well to runs The Warriors look to bounce out of the international compe- favorite players competing on On December 5, Sherwood by Churchill in the second half to back in their next matchup when tition, the most prominent being an international stage, but the hosted Rockville in the season grind out a victory, 50-42. they host the rival Magruder Col- how much it would disrupt the game remains stagnant. As of opener. Behind a raucous student The Warriors suffered their onels tonight at 5:30. Magruder 2017-2018 season. now, the hockey community section, the Warriors were able to first loss of the season when they enters the game with a 2-0 record The thing that Bettman is small. By letting NHL play- pull away in the second half and traveled to face Clarksburg on while averaging 75 points per needs to understand are opin- ers participate in the Olympic defeat the Rams, 55-40. December 11. The final score, 64- game. ions from the fans’ perspective. games, the game grows. 24 The Warrior • Sports December 15, 2017 FROM THE SIDELINES WINTER 2017

Jackie Vilaseca ‘19 Malec Fahmy ‘20

The Sherwood cheerleaders do a cheer at a boys’ baskeball game. Senior captain Declan Black prepares to start the backstroke portion of the boys’ 200-meter medley relay.

Gary Peters Jim Keeley The poms pose before starting a routine at a boys’ basketball game against Churchill. Congratulations to the boys’ soccer team for making it to the State Semifinals! The team advanced to the semifinals after beating Howard 2-0 to become the Maryland 4A East Re- gional Champions. However, Bethesda Chevy-Chase beat them 1-0, and later went on to become State Champions.

Jackie Vilaseca ‘19

Jim Keeley The boys’ basketball team huddles during their first game against Rockville, which they won 55-40. Come support the 1-2 Warriors tonight at home against rival Magruder!