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22305 West ThirteenThe Mile Beverly Hills,Day MI 48025 VolumeVolume Times LXXIX Issue Number 6 March 2009 Les Misérables by Anokhi Shah News Editor

himself from his wrong-doings. The play follows him through at for goofing his journey to better himself. Jean Valjean is invited to stay with around, I felt that the bishop on one night during which he steals from the bishop. I had set a good example A story of He soon gets caught, but when he is accused, the bishop says that for the rest of the cast and trust and redemption, Les he gave Jean some of his belongings. Jean Valjean is shocked in doing so, I had lots of fun,” senior Nico Misérables was easily one of DCDS’ big- by this and the bishop tells Jean to take his silver and become Canzano said. gest productions and has been an honest man. From the inspiration of the bishop, Jean The crew has worked tremendously quoted numerously to Valjean decides to take his advice and the quest for his for this huge production, even some starting in have been the best seen. Les honesty begins. the summer of last year. With about 60 members performing in Misérables, also translated to mean “It felt different and slightly this show, Les Misérables turned out to be a huge success and the poor ones, was performed by the scared me to play a must-see. For two to three weeks before the show, the entire DCDS Upper School for two con- one of the lead cast stayed at school till about 8 p.m. every night. The actors secutive weekends. Les Misérable- characters in Les and actresses worked hard and showed dedication to put on shad show times on Friday, Satur- Misérables. this phenomenal performance for the audience. day and Sunday starting March 6. A l s o , Many who worked together for months had a great Friday and Saturday shows were s i n c e time. Their performance portrayed one of hard work and at 7 p.m. and Sunday it was shown I’m the talent, and was viewed as phenomenal. in the afternoon, at 2 p.m. Under o n e “Since Les Misérables was my seventh and the careful direction of Mr. Jeffrey Na- w h o last play at DCDS, I would say that this show was han, Les Misérables was like a play different M r . the climax that I had been waiting for since from what DCDS has ever seen. The three Nahan usually my freshmen year,” senior stage manager hour musical stunned the audience even y e l l s Megha Kosaraju said. days after the performance. As a musical, Les Mi- “The moving perfor- sérables is known mances of each individual cast w o r l d - member combined with wide, the dynamic set and pit orchestra to help cre- ate a perfect family outing,”junior Stepha- nie Blotner said. Les Mi- sérables begins in 1815 Toulon with main character and b u t ex-convict Jean t h e w a y Valjean, played that DCDS made Les Misérables a by senior Nico production, was an unforgettable Canzano, as he at- experience for both the audience tempts to redeem and the cast. Students honor languages by Nirali Shah What's the Buzz News Intern the week. Student reaction was very positive, as most enjoyed the change. The school lunch menu often re- peats itself, already with themed days such as 'Pasta at DCDS? A taste of culture and a handful of languages Wednesday' and often times 'Fish Friday'. Therefore, were explored and enjoyed during World Language World Language Week provided students with a re- Compiled by Khushali Shah Week. This year, the ethnic week was held from March freshing change in the food they eat. 2 to March 6. Our diverse school has even more variety The members of the Foreign Language De- with the vast number of languages that are taught. >> The Day Times staff is proud to annonce that this March 2009 is- partment, now known as the “World Language Depart- World Language Week provides a time to appreciate sue is 100% biodegradable, printed with environmentally-friendly ment,” were the masterminds and coordinators behind our knowledge of these languages and explore the cul- ink on 100% post-consumer waste paper. the events of this week. tures of foreign countries. “We wanted to do something parallel to the “World Language Week gives students the >> Spring Break starts today. There will be no school tomorrow, Lower and Junior Schools’ French Week,” World Lan- opportunity to put their language study to use and ap- March 27 and school will resume on Monday, April 13. guage Department member, Ms. Bilen said. ply it to other departments, such as art, music, and writ- Ms. Bilen, along with the other world language ing,” Ms. Bilen said. teachers, organized poetry and prose contests to allow The art contest of World Language Week >> The first Achievement Awards Ceremony will take place when students to utilize their foreign language skills. An es- allowed students to express their artistic abilities and we return on Tuesday, April 14, in the Performing Arts Center. The say contest, in which students wrote in a foreign lan- relate them to the languages of their choice. Following second Achievement Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, guage about an interesting travel experience they had the contest, colorful posters appeared throughout the April 21. to another country, was also held. school, decorating hallways, for students to enjoy. “The essay contest allows students to reflect This cultural week obtains more attention >> The Upper School choir received all superior ratings at the Dis- upon a visit to a foreign country and to hopefully real- and more activities every year and students enjoy their ize how useful language has been to them on that trip,” chance to participate. In prior years, there were not trict Vocal Solo & Ensemble Festival on Wednesday, March 18. They Ms. Bilen said. so many contests, along with a lack of participation of will be attending the State Festival on April 28. Good Luck! The teachers also sold wristbands of the the students. This year, World Language Week grew to Spanish, French, and German languages. A French new levels, with new ideas and new methods of enjoy- >> In the spirit of going green, the school will host an Earth Day Cultural Trivia Contest, after which a winner won an ment for the students. Celebration Presentation on Wilde Life Alliance on April 22. Eiffel Tower prize, was held during lunch on March 6. The World Language Department is always Foreign art and music contests were introduced to the incorporating new ideas for World Language Week, school by the teachers as well. with the students’ benefit in mind. >> The senior hat and sweatshirt day will be on April 23. The cafeteria was also involved in World “We're open to any suggestions and we hope Language Week, as they prepared a menu and cooked that World Language Week will continue to grow,” Ms. >> To celebrate our school's artistic achievements, the annual Cel- different cultural foods to add to the foreign themes of Bilen said. ebrate the Arts will take place on April 26. 2 OPINIONS The Day Times The Day Times Editorial staff Student spearheads environmental efforts step of the way. DCDS has given me a lot, and on at least 30% post consumer waste paper. So Editor-in-Chief Sally Salari SUBJECT TO it’s time I returned the favor. With that being my challenge to you, DCDS, is to follow suit and said, I’d like to present a challenge to the rest make simple yet lasting changes that affect us all. Assistant Editors-in-Chief INTERPRETATION of DCDS, a chance to change for the better. I hope to return in the coming years to an alma Sonia Havele In my final year at DCDS, I have worked with mater where the newspaper is available on the Spencer Jackman by Sally Salari the Student Council in organizing the environ- school portal, where fewer copies are printed and Shuby Priyadarshini Editor-in-Chief Danielle Smith mental symposium and believe our efforts have less paper is wasted; a school where recycling is not gone to waste. We have raised the neces- not an option but a habit, and a school that has the Art/Graphic Editor It is time I bid my farewell. It’s the last sary awareness at DCDS that the world’s climate ability to lead a local community towards living Jennifer Pohl issue for the class of 2009 Day Times staff mem- is changing and that we must react. To promote a more environmentally-responsible lifestyle. In bers, and I’ve got to say, I never thought this day environmentally-friendly change, the newspaper this year especially, we have all become more NEWS would come so quickly. It’s been a long and short Alex Junn club has worked diligently to go green and I am knowledgeable in the environmental issues cur- Editors four years, and I’ve learned a lot of valuable les- Anokhi Shah proud to present this issue of the Day Times with rently threatening our world and I hope that these sons. During my tenure at DCDS I learned to sing, Biolocity Ink, the most environmentally respon- first few green footprints will leave a lasting Interns Nirali Shah and built my physical endurance while enhancing sible ink available, and on 100% post consumer mark. To the DCDS community: I hope you are Eric Totaro athletic skills. I accomplished achievements and waste paper. Going forward, all Day Times issues up to the challenge, I know you can do it. coped with disheartening failures, growing each OPINIONS will continue to be printed with Biolocity Ink and Image Courtesy of Jenny Pohl Editor Justin Wagner Intern Sunil Kancharla The Day Times goes green ENTERTAINMENT The editorial is included in every issue of the Day Times and is written on an important topic in the DCDS Editors Jay Winkler community. It represents the opinion of the majority of the Editorial board, which is comprised of the Editor- Lucie Zhang in-Chief, the Assistant Editors-in-Chief, and all of the Editors and Interns of each section. Interns Meera Nayak Going green. Over the past few years, the phrase As a school, DCDS has made improvements completely paperless classroom for his junior Rashi Sharan hasIN grown to be quite a cliché,OUR used by corporations to reduce the impact onOPINION the environment. Virtually class. Neel Sikand and individuals alike, all claiming to reduce their all classrooms have recycling bins, and in the past Other teachers have begun to make the transition impact on the environment. The issue regarding few years, larger recycling bins (for both paper and away from using paper. Instead of handing out paper FEATURES the environment has grown tremendously. The recyclable bottles) have appeared throughout the assignment sheets, some teachers have told their Editors Arrita Mallory volatile price of oil and increased debate regarding common areas of the school. Still, some teachers students to access their homework assignments Ramya Baddigam global warming have made many question exactly and students are suspicious as to whether or not what exclusively through the Portal. History teacher Mr. Nikhila Khandwala what can be done to help preserve the planet and is placed in the recycling bins is actually recycled. Brett Sidle, for example, has started using the DCDS stop wasting natural resources. Many teachers have noticed plastic History Forum, Interns Taylor Chin This issue marks the first time The Day Times liners being placed in their recycle “With the introduction of the an online method Taylor Novice has been printed on recycled paper. Until this bins. In some cases, recycling bins Portal, reducing the use of paper through which SPORTS point, none of the 500 sheets of paper used to print have either been completely removed was a cool way to implement students analyze a the newspaper contained any post consumer waste from rooms or bins are being treated particular question Editors Jack Edwards technology”, Mr. Sadler said. Ben Weinstein paper. Motivated by the recent global warming as normal garbage cans. and answer online. symposium, Editor-in-Chief Sally Salari Unlike most other English teacher Dr. Interns Eric Gruskin saw an opportunity for change. schools, our cafeteria remains Jean Kowaleski uses a similar method to reduce David Hershey Upon contacting the paper supply detached from the main school paper use. Her students, in small groups, respond Aurko Joshi company, Salari learned that the building. This means, to questions regarding each night’s reading. Andrew Smith newspaper could be printed on especially during the Therefore, we suggest the school expand its Advisors Matthew Sadler 100% post consumer recycled cold winter months, a measures to reduce DCDS’s environmental impact. Jessica Salamin paper. tremendous amount of For example, explaining that students are serious Proctors Robert Bowbeer Although the heat escapes from the about recycling may significantly increase the James Caton change costs building, wasting a amount of material wanted to be recycled actually Barbara Becker The Day Times significant amount of being recycled. Dave Wilson significantly more energy. Adding to Other than reducing paper use, teachers can make STAFF WRITERS money per issue, the energy waste small changes to reduce energy consumption. For Julia Cassel Jordan Pascasio the effects in is a lack of a example, turning lights off when not using a room Nikhil Chaturvedi Cameron Seichter which the switch vestibule. At many can save a large amount of energy in the long run. Connor DeFiore Khushali Shah may help the other entrances to Also, computers in the library can be turned off Brian Fisher Neena Singhal e n v i r o n m e n t the school, such overnight (or at least during weekends and breaks) Samantha Habhab Debra Tang Abhay Hukku Omkar Vale cannot be as near the science to reduce energy consumption. Xinye Ji Thomas Varner overstated. Recent wing, two sets of The newspaper itself has considered transitioning Kara Kitze Nithya studies approximate doors prevent heat to an online paper. However, we feel this would Nick Kowalski Vijayakumar George McKenzie Sarvani Yellayi that nearly one-and-a- Courtesy of Jenny Pohl loss. Two sets of doors diminish from the overall experience of receiving half acres of the rainforest (the significantly reduce the energy the newspaper. However, there is still the issue of source of much of the paper used throughout the wasted, as not a large area is affected how many copies of The Day Times will be printed PHOTO/GRAPHICS CLUB world) are destroyed per second. The impacts of from opening the doors. each issue. We will be monitoring how many copies Graphics Editor Brandon Hill this rapid deforestation may not be seen for years Teachers have also considered ways to be more are picked up by the readers, and will thus adjust Photo Editor Michelle Bartoshuk to come, but still must be prioritized if any real environmentally friendly. For example, English the number of papers distributed. change is to happen. teacher Mr. Matthew Sadler has instigated a Ass. Photo Editor Stephanie Verbeek Allison Adams Lindsey Nwabeze Nadia Alhadi Mariella Ortiz- Jaclyn Cauley Reyes Maya Chebbani Mitchell Prowse Student learns from disastrous haircut Farah Erzouki Hannah Stone was greeted by irritating relatives feeding true on the surface or in public situations, I Alexandra Nadhir DOUBLE TAKE me false compliments about my fantastic know that many of us, including myself, are new hair cut. “Ahhhh!” I needed to be alone. still like that six year old girl, standing in front Michigan Inter-Scholastic by Sonia Havele I ran straight to my room, slammed the door, of the bathroom mirror, crying hysterically— Press Association Gold Award Assistant and began sobbing hysterically onto my figuratively of course. Whether it be a bad test 2007,2008 (First Place) pillow. The woman had given me the next grade, college rejection, or difficult break-up, Columbia Scholastic Press Editor-in-Chief Association Gold Medalist worse thing to a bowl cut and I absolutely we all struggle to cope in our own ways. What 2007, 2008 detested her for making me look like a boy. worries me, however, is that we, as the class American Scholastic Press The day was December 10th, 1996, my I was angry, hurt, and confused. Soon of 2009, will soon exit that bubble we have Association First Place with 6th birthday. After rummaging through my Special Merit after my dramatic home entrance, my come to know as Country Day and enter 2007, 2008 eighteen year old memory, this is the earliest mom came into my room, made me a world and society that faces problems birthday I have managed to recover. The The Day Times is a mem- get up, and attempted to alleviate and issues beyond our relatively first scene that comes to mind is me sobbing ber of the American the situation. She took me to the inexperienced realm of perception. National Press Association, uncontrollably in front of the bathroom mirror. bathroom, sat me down on a chair, We are part of an unprecedented Michigan Interscholastic It was only hours before the giant birthday and used the best of her motherly generation whose futures still appear Press Association, National celebration my grandparents had planned effort to try and disguise the uncertain, and whose country is in the Scholastic Press Association, for me. To a stranger, or even to a neighbor, and the Quill & Scroll Society. nasty mop that had become midst of a recession. As seniors in listening frightfully outside that bathroom my hair. Unfortunately, no high school about to cross that Published six times a year, window, it may have appeared as though combination of barrettes and shaky rope bridge between high The Day Times my parents had seriously beaten me or that hair ties could save what had school and college, adolescence is produced by the students and the world was coming to an end. However, teachers of Detroit Country Day already become a disastrous and adulthood, we will be the situation was far worse that any six year situation. I have the same met with new and unexpected School. Contact old could have possibly fathomed; I had just The Day Times at: swollen eyes and butchered challenges at each turn we make. Detroit Country Day School received the haircut from hell. hair cut in every 6th birthday Though it may be easy to whine 22305 West 13 Mile Road “It’ll grow back,” the hair dresser assured Courtesy of Sonia Havele photograph to prove it. Sonia Havele Poses at age 5 with her away our difficulties and kick at Beverly Hills, MI 48025-4435 me, as if, because I was six, I couldn’t grasp (248) 646-7717 Why do I share this story? new hair cut our problems, we (as my mom the concept. My mother, most likely dying of It’s because I have found likes to tell me) need to toughen embarrassment, and the hair dresser, growing that many of us, including myself, never really up. In life, we will always be faced with increasingly uncomfortable, watched in shock “got” the “take it on the chin” memo. As “almost bowl cuts of situations, but we must always as I screamed and ran out of the salon. I was adults”, we like to think we know how to handle remember to hold out and endure the worst, Printed through the assistance of in utter disbelief. And that wasn’t the end of it. the obstacles and surprises in our lives with because, after all, our hair will eventually grow Compton Printing Company. Once I returned to my grandparents’ house, I poise and maturity. And though this may be out. April 2009 OPINIONS 3

Nithya Vijayakumar and Sunny Kancharla debate the extent of damage baseball has received from steroid controversy in the MLB. This brought them to the question; is baseball still America’s number one past-time? by Nithya Vijayakumar of being caught for steroids were very low, by Sunny Kancharla most popular teams consistently fill their stadiums Opinions staff writer and the chances of being punished even Opinions intern to at least 90% capacity, the middle of the pack lower, many players had reason to cheat for teams tell the real story about nightly attendance America’s #1 past time since 1856, a higher salary. Only with the recent, stricter Since the 1850s, people have referred to baseball at the ballpark. The teams’ rankings 5-10 (in terms baseball may be reaching the end of its regulations have the reports of steroid abuse as America’s number one past time, the must-see of attendance) have raised their average attendance lifespan as an American ideal. Championing declined. event when it came to athletics. Babe Ruth’s “shot from 74% in 2001 to 81% in 2008, an absolute racial integration in the 1940s through America faces a challenge when predicting heard round the world” and the home-run race torrid pace. What’s more promising, the trend Jackie Robinson’s success, and even once the future of baseball. between Mark McGwire and between 01’-08’ indicates that this statistic is no considered America’s “national religion” by Steroid abuse has Sammy Sosa highlight fluke, with a steadily increasing attendance each of Morris Raphael Cohen, baseball enters the d a m a g e d the golden age of the last 9 years. 21st century with a new image- one rampant the trust American sports. Not too long ago, the media and press discussed with steroid abuse. Steroids mar the once Despite the the Rodriguez issue and called the period the prestigious and patriotic image of baseball in a t t e m p t s “steroid era”. It dominated the news and ESPN’s American history. While whispers of illegal to knock talk shows. It was impossible to watch a peaceful steroid abuse circulated after Barry Bonds’ session of the morning Sports Center without Rick record-breaking homeruns in 2001, the Major Reilly or John Saunders criticizing Rodriguez and League Baseball (MLB) Players Association the Major League Baseball Constitution. While the decided to wait until 2003 to investigate press exaggerated the fact that Rodriguez admitted steroid abuse in baseball. To their surprise, his use of prohibited performance enhancing drugs 104 players tested positive for steroids in the in the 2003 season, baseball still remained popular 2003 survey by MLBPA, a shockingly large with the people as it has for the past 150 years. number. Amongst these players was Alex Steroids attempt to damage baseball’s public Rodriguez, the three-time Most Valuable image by robbing fans of their favorite players, Player with 553 home runs in his career so some of whom may have been role models. Like far. A-Rod himself admitted to abusing Rodriguez, other famous players have been caught steroids from 2001 to 2003. baseball using steroids. MLB players including right- Rodriguez certainly imposes a striking to its knees fieldsman Barry Bonds and former pitcher Roger figure in the world of baseball- his impressive A m e r i c a n s through multiple Clemens currently face perjury charges for lying resume testifies to his skills as a baseball had for their steroid scandals and about steroid use. At some point, Bonds and player, even before he allegedly abused favorite athletes All images are the segregation in previous Clemens had a huge fan base that significantly steroids. Unfortunately, the large numbers and the MLBPA. eras, the sport responded diminished due to their perjury charges. However, of players involved in illegal steroid abuse Fans realize that these with incredible resilience, let’s evaluate how baseball became renowned in tarnish the name of baseball. When baseball baseball superstars did maintaining an excellent public the sports world. The bottom line is that baseball superstars are accused of cheating, the not work honestly towards Courtesyimage. of Jenny Pohl was never at the top of America’s list because of American public realizes the scam into which success. The values building the The steroid issue is often over- its players. It was the game and atmosphere that they’ve been buying. Players once admired foundation of America- hardwork, exaggerated and has not impacted did all the work. for being “clean” come out as lying frauds, honesty, and perseverance in achieving baseball as greatly as the media portrays Although Rodriguez, as well as other professional and Americans realize their expectations and goals- have been destroyed by the actions of it. Baseball still offers the American people, and players, did use steroids, it had almost no impact standards were set too high. many admired baseball players. The ethics people all over the world, a positive and enjoyable at all to baseball’s overall reputation as Americas The disappointment America feels in its these players hold fall into shady areas as experience. Many pessimists said that steroids number one past time. The news and media need to baseball players translates to the MLB Players Americans question the values of the people would cause suspicion in fans and therefore lower get over the fact that athletes will make mistakes, Association as well. Lax on regulations until they once respected. Until the MLBPA attendance. and that they are human like the rest of us. The 2003, the MLBPA actually provided players cleans up its act, Americans will not enjoy In 2008, more people enjoyed the MLB press should move past the steroid use and enjoy with an incentive to cheat. Since the chances their once favorite past time. experience than any previous season. While the America’s number one past time, baseball. Student contemplates Le Petit Prince Senior undergoes metamorphorphis time and make sure it was not sneaking by without my taken place in me from the conscious approval. LIFE IN time I was a kid. I learned what THE LITTLE THINGS In the end, time won. I’ve stopped narrating, and sand, grass, and dirt tasted THAT COUNT as I’m growing older, I have more and more days to TECHNICOLOR like, and that one should never remember—and more and more days to forget. They use safety scissors to cut her by Shuby Priyadarshini all become a blur, a sludge of Color Days. That’s one by Danielle Smith own hair. I learned that it was Assistant Editor-in-Chief part of how I feel about graduating. When I think of all Assistant Editor-in-Chief bad to color in books, and that those forgotten minutes, all those nameless days, I go, Blue’s Clues was not real life “Wait, what actually happened in those four years?” and I could not “skidoo” into Apparently, I’m graduating in a month. To be But what do I remember? I remember bits and Nostalgia: An emotion that the television set. I learned to stop concrete, we have 9 school days left. pieces. I remember late night chats the night before everyone experiences at some time cutting the carpet, because contrary When faced with these facts, I mostly feel nonplussed. English papers were due; I remember Alejandro or other in their life, but especially to my 4-year-old belief, carpet does The significance of leaving high-school is almost so using a lot of frosting; I remember Helen looking for seniors, whose high school career not grow like grass. great that it rises beyond what I can grasp. It’s further love; I (unfortunately) remember being stuffed into a is quickly coming to a close. Isn’t it As a sophomore, I learned how to diminished by the fact that when I actually think about Simba costume meant for five-year-olds; I remember funny how sometimes you go through manipulate my backpack to hold the the years, I’m faced with the fact that routine dominates being told the Fed-ex joke around one million times; the year and nothing changes but Norton Anthology, and that life does our lives. It always seems that sometime, in the middle I remember arriving at this school when when you look back, everything is continue after Mrs. Kay’s speech of the year, the days blur together and you’re left with it was dark out and leaving the different? That is what being a senior class. In Junior year I learned a sludge of “What block do we start tomorrow?”’s and school when it was dark out. feels like. As I write this final column, (through trial and many errors) how finding a tie for Color Day after Color Day after Color But as the fox said in Petit I am sitting in the PAC sound booth to study for Dr. Westhoff’s true or Day, and the sense that nothing is really happening, Prince the things that are most with a techie headset on my head— false history quizzes. I learned that except, oh, you got a 92 on that one quiz on that one important are the things that are invisible. no one is here but me, and the not every day will be like a fairy tale; chapter in that one class. I can’t leave All those memories headset isn’t even turned on. In this I learned to appreciate the ones that high-school without realizing that are specifics to a moment I realize I will no longer hear are. I learned how to smile despite I can’t actually recall most of my general, greater the voices of DCDS techies coming the rain; I learned how to be “random days in high-school; just a string truth. I may not over. and spontaneous”; I learned how of days here and there. be able to recount I watch what’s left of the Les to voice myself. What no one ever When I was younger, I would every single joke Misérables set get taken apart and taught me, however, was how to narrate inside my head whatever I and good time I’ve removed from the stage. Then I leave it all behind. I am trading my was doing at the time. For example, I Courtesy of Shuby Priyadarshini had, but it’s not as if I’ll think of Comedy of Errors, which headset for a roommate and new would say, “I go to my closet to get socks. forget the friendships was so much more than a show, people to talk to. I choose two white ones.” I distinctly remember I ’ v e had. I definitely don’t recall and Little Shop of Horrors, the I’ve learned a lot at DCDS, both narrating that exact sentence, and realizing for the first every assignment I’ve done or the tests I’ve taken, but beginning of it all for me. In the halls, inside and outside of the classroom. time how unexciting my life was. I remember the teachers and classes that I’ve enjoyed. I hear the younger actors speaking My current lesson: differentiating This sad little habit arose partly due to the fact So perhaps it’s okay that I don’t recall a good majority enthusiastically about Sweeney between letting go and moving on. that I wanted to be an author just like J.K Rowling of my days here in high-school. I don’t remember Todd; I am excited for them, but it’s a Letting go means losing those things and thought writing all the time, at least in my head, all the specifics, but I remember enough of them to reminder that I won’t be there. forever, but moving on is accepting was the way to go. But in retrospect, I recognize that feel that, come May, when I leave, I will be leaving Nostalgia, even for the one year going away, but not releasing the deeper, underlying reason is because, even then, something that was invaluable. Certain things will I was a rookie on the JV lacrosse anything for good. Don’t let go of I had conscious awareness that I was forgetting my always trigger a memory, and from that memory comes team. I didn’t know what I was doing, the people, struggles, and triumphs own life. At the ripe old age of nine, I felt the panicky the representation of what I have. A song here, a line but I remember everyone’s patience that molded you. Never forget the sensation that the days were slipping by without my there, a reference there—those are the concrete, little (even when I scored for the other moments and the memories, and notice; everything I did now, in this moment, would details which I can grasp, but they’ll still point me to team), and how quickly I was molded as you head into unfamiliar territory, be forgotten, insignificant and meaningless within the greater truths and memories. Maybe, in the end, it into a decent player. you will always be home. a week, a month, a year. Narrating was my solution is the little things that count. A major metamorphosis has to remember my every action, just to keep an eye on 4 N E W S The Day Times Students display a wide range of talents at variety show The Variety Show is one of DCDS’s most valued traditions. Here are recaps from the most memorable Variety Show Acts from recent years: by Alexandra Junn News Editor

Jaspreet Singh demonstrates his passion for the drums as he showcases his musi- cal ability.

The Indian dances are always a classic act The contemporary Bach and Mozart, senior Nico Canzano and during the Variety Show. The affable music junior Nathan Mondry, performed their musical abilities in a and dance routines provide a glimpse into one fiery piano duel. “All I could do was sit there in awe,” senior aspect of the diversity DCDS fosters. “I look Christopher Jackson said. forward to the Variety Show because I get the opportunity to display my culture through dance,” junior Priya Badhwar said. “The Indian dance is one of everyone’s favorite acts every year.” Who knew Chinese yo-yo's even existed? Kevin Tan took the audi- ence by surprise when he demonstrated his obscure talent. Courtesey of Jaspreet Singh Spring singing Outdoor adventure club experiences and expores by Sarvani Yellayi by Xinye Ji News Staff Writer Opinions Staff Writer The party of 12 will be staying one night in El Paso, and then head to the Ghila National Forest. The Outdoor Adventure As the spring season began, the per- Over spring break, 12 students will be going to El Paso, Team will be trekking anywhere from eight to ten miles a day forming arts students at DCDS got ready for Texas. The trip will last for seven days and the team will visit through Pueblo ruins for two days. Afterward, the team will head District Festivals. The band and orchestra, which various sce- to the White Sands performed on March 20 and 21 respectively, have nic locations. N a t i o n a l been practicing for months. M o n u m e n t . The Festival was at Clarkston High “The oppor- Located in School and they played three pieces for three dif- tunity to Alamogordo, New ferent judges. The music comes from a suggested hike some Mexico, the White list that is appropriate for the size of the school. of nature's Sands National The ratings are 1-5, one being the best and five greatest ter- Monument is a being the lowest. If the band and orchestras rain was too scenic hiking and receive a one, they are invited to state festival. good to pass stargazing loca- “I really do enjoy the festival.” Upper up for me… tion. The group School Band Director Mr. Territo said, “For me The camara- will camp out in personally, its not meant to be a competitive thing, derie amongst the monument for but it is our way of making sure we are up to the the Outdoor one night, and then standards of excellence with other schools. So far Club mem- end their trip at the the ratings have been good. Last year, we earned bers [also] Carlsbad Caverns. ones and twos. So it’s an encouragement that makes the trip The Cavern is we’re doing well.” worthwhile,” one of the larg- The Choir has also been having a phe- senior Robert est underground nomenal year. While earning a rating of straight Schulte said. chambers in the ones in past festivals, they practiced and per- world as well as a fected songs to get ready for the festival. District “Most of the natural habitat of choral festival took place on Wednesday, March trip will con- Courtesy of Mr. Dougherty seventeen recorded 18. The students left early in the morning and sist of hiking. THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE club takes many trips and participates in many activi- species of bat. The returned with ratings of straight ones, similar to We’ll be fly- ties, one of which includes posing for a picture behind a herd of seals bathing in the sun. Outdoor Adventure previous years. ing over to El Team will hike “It’s a learning process, of course, but Paso, Texas and then head to New Mexico from there,” Outdoor through parts of the cavern for their last day before heading back most of all its fun.” Mr. Territo said. Adventure Team Advisor Mr. John Dougherty said. to El Paso’s International Airport to return home. Students 'shoot hoops' and compete against their peers by Neena Singhal played with teams that are sorted into "brack- News Staff Writer ets" which organize and lay out the games of the tournament. The teams keep playing In celebration and preparation of the eachother until two teams reach the final NCAA March Madness tournament, DCDS Upper bracket as the rest of the teams are elimi- School students had their own March Madness tour- nated from the tournament. These two teams nament for the sixth year in a row. This year, more then compete for the title of the 2009 March teams than any other year have signed up for the Madness champions. tournament. 23 of them are boys teams, and there Similar to the dodgeball tournament that are about 4 to 6 girls teams. took place in January, March Madness was For the first time in March Madness, a another way to keep the students away from faculty team played in the tournament. The com- the regular DCDS stress. petition began on March 9 and will continue until Many students enjoy the lunch hour as a March 25, the Wednesday before Spring Break. time to socialize and watch as well as support "It seems to be very popular, this year their peers participating in the competitive more than ever!" said Freshman Dean Riley when tournament. March Madness incites friendly asked about the tournament. competition for any students who wish to par- All of the games took place at lunch, ticipate. Many students also enjoy competing approximately 15 minutes for each game. To keep against the faculty. the tournament fair, players from freshman, JV, or "I came up with the idea 6 years ago when I Varsity basketball teams were not allowed to play Courtesy of Nadia Alhadi was supervising a group of boys at lunch who for teams in March Madness. COMPETITIVE STUDENTS AND teachers participate in the annual basketball tournament were playing basketball in the Morris Gym. It Just like the NCAA, March Madness is that allows students to get in the spirit of March Madness and play games of their own. certainly made sense!" Mrs. Riley explained. March 2009 N E W S 5 WORLD NEWS Obama administration pushes economic stimulus ing the education system and restoring the country’s infrastruc- giant AIG has received almost $150 billion in federal aid. The by Eric Totaro money, allegedly crucial to preventing US economic collapse, News Intern is ultimately intended to repay the immense number of insur- ance claims AIG owes. The past few weeks have marked even more volatility Though, at the same time, the auto industry, another crucial throughout the economy. The recession that has plagued the sector, remains on extremely shaky ground. General Motors, world economy has been taking an ever increasingly tight grip the largest auto maker on earth, verges on bankruptcy. With on individuals. Many overextended themselves during the last bankruptcy, Southeastern Michigan, already crippled by ram- three to four years, taking on an immense amount of debt to pant job losses and plummeting housing values, would see a fuel extravagant lifestyles. surge in job losses and another huge blow to its economy. However, the beginning of 2008 marked the end of easy Many people in the region have already been feeling an money and the beginning of restoring much of the regulation economic pinch in recent months. While the natinoal average to the financial system that had disappeared in past years. At for unemployment sits at around 8%, Michigan has a stagger- the start of 2009, financial turmoil had placed a tremendous ingly high rate of almost 12%. Job losses throughout virtually amount of pressure on soon-to-be President Barack Obama. every sector of the economy are rampant, and the increased During his presidential run, Obama promised an Economic layoffs that would result from a bankruptcy would certainly do Stimulus Package that would stabilize the US economy. Courtesy of VisitBulgaria Michigan no good. The provisions of the bill allocate hundreds of billions of TROUBLED BANK AMERICAN International Group, AIG, has Hopefully, the US lawmakers will understand the impor- dollars towards various categories, each strongly relating to the received much of the money alloted by the government. tance of the auto industry to the rest of the economy. If General overall health of the US economy. For example, $288 billion Motors were to declare bankruptcy, competitors Ford and has been allocated for tax cuts while nearly $148 billion has ture (particularly roads). Chrysler would also struggle due to a potential loss of suppli- been set aside for improving healthcare. In total, hundreds of Despite the plan, the banking sector continues to require ers and even customers. Therefore, the Detroit area, and the billions of dollars are also planning on being spent on improv- a constant supply of government funds. To date, insurance Midwest as whole, desperately needs government assistance. Space shuttle Discovery launches iPod Shufflethe newreleased iPod shuffle dramatically by Eric Totaro by Nirali Shah Ever since the Columbia Disaster in 2003, NASA smaller, but not just for dramatically News Intern News Intern has been especially careful to ensure each shuttle smaller’s sake.” launch is safe. On March 8, shortly before the origi- The newest edition in mu- Recently, Apple has been The Space Shuttle Program has always been nally scheduled launch of the shuttle, a hydrogen sic technology, the brand new iPod focusing on innovating new and im- a source of fascination leak was found by NASA tech- shuffle, is the latest trend among its proved iPods that are more conve- since its start in the 1960s. nicians. The leak was quickly tech-savvy users. The new iPod nient and therefore attractive for us- More than 130 shuttles fixed, but demonstrates how shuffle was released on March 11, ers. The n ew iPod is shaped more have been launched by NASA has prioritized the im- 2009 and has iPod fanatics enthu- similarly to the popular first gen- NASA, the North Ameri- portance of safety throughout siastic about its features. eration iPod nano and also comes can Space Administration, the shuttle program. Through the craze in the various colors. in years since. The past A couple of days before of this new technologi- The small size of the new decade has marked a time the shuttle’s arrival, space de- cal wonder, there has been iPod shuffle makes it easier to use. in which NASA, along with bris, near the Space Station, one feature of the new The new iPod shuffle also has a new Space Administrations in was detected within the safety iPod shuffle that has stood feature where the iPod itself to an- other countries around the barrier established by NASA. out; the new iPod shuffle nounce to the listener the title or art- world, have all collaborat- The debris, while incredibly has been dubbed “the ist of a song. ed to develop the Interna- small, was travelling at more world’s smallest mu- With the controls on the tional Space Station. than 20,000 miles-per-hour sic player” with tin headphones, the iPod re- Sunday, March 15 and could have the potential measurements of lies strictly on these head- marked the 36th launch of to cause major damage to the exactly 1.8” tall x phones. If one were to lose Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Station in the resuklt 0.3” thin. the headphones, the iPod which plans on bringing a of a strike. As a result, the “To create Courtesy of Apple would no longer be functional replacement crew to the Courtesy of NASA Space Station crew secured the world’s smallest THE NEW APPLE iPod Shuf- and would be useless to Space Station. The shuttle SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY, with 6 crew, is themselves in a secure area, music player, we fle was quietly launced early the user. will also replace a failed launched on March 15, 2009 on a thirteen day minimizing the risk of harm to moved the controls on the week of March 9. Overall, the new unit for a system that con- mission to the international Space Station. any aboard. The debris ended from iPod shuffle and exciting features of the verts urine to drinking wa- up not striking the Space Sta- to the earbud cord,” new iPod shuffle dominate ter. A fourth truss, planned on being assembled on tion, but is a second example of how important the manufacturers of the ever- so-popular the slight controversy over the head- the right side of the Space Station, will mark the safety of astronauts is to Space Administrations iPod, Apple said. phones have its users very excited. continuance of a gradual construction project. around the world. “This allowed us to make AR UND THE W RLD IN SIXTY SEC NDS

IRELAND Half a million Irish EGYPT natives come Egyptian govern- together in Dub- ment officials lin for a parade in attempt to prevent celebration of St. underground sale Patrick’s Day and of organs in an their culture. effort to stop trans- plant tourism.

AUSTRALIA MEXICO The Australian An unexpected bus Navy helps to collision with an clean up a harm- American and Ca- ful and extremely nadian tourist bus massive oil spill kills 8 Americans MADAGASCAR outside Melbourne. and 3 Canadians. Military officials hand over control of the island nation to the Presi- dents rival Andry Rajoelina. 6 E N T E R T A I N M E N T The Day Times Entertainment

The Movie Industry: Recession-Proof? MTV “Reality” gets “Rediculous” by Meera Nayak, Entertainment Samantha Habhab, Entertainment Staff Writer Intern

MTV has sunk to a new low. Their reality T.V. History shows that whenever the econo- show The Hills is set in Hollywood and chronicles my goes through a recession or, for that matter, the exciting life of Lauren Conrad and her mindless the Great Depression, showbiz comes through friends who believe that the world revolves around remarkably resilient. Who cares about history them. If you’ve missed an episode, here is a recap: anyway? I mean, you fall asleep with ennui. Lauren meets with a friend at some restaurant in L.A. People dying, losing money, and politics cor- where they complain about Lauren’s ex-best friend, rupting fill up more of our history books than Heidi and Heidi’s boyfriend, Spencer; Each restau- the glory days. We would rather hear about Dev rant scene ends with Lauren and her friend Whitney Patel making millions and stealing our hearts at staring at each other blankly. Later that night, Lau- the same time, or even just Brangelina updates. ren happens to be at the same Hollywood club as Having to miss the fiery hot boys and girls of Fired Up or Heidi and Spencer and the trio get into a fight. The the new and disappointing Pink Panther makes us wish end. we could go back to the days when mom told us to get The success of this insightful show has out of the house and watch a movie, handing us a ten spawned two new reality show spin-offs: The City, dollar bill. staring Lauren’s friend, Whitney Port, and Bromance, There’s no question that the biggest issue cur- starring Brody Jenner, son of Olympic athlete Bruce rently on people’s minds is the U.S. financial crisis. Jenner. I honestly cannot decide which is worse. Set Everyone is wondering how it will affect them, and the in New York City, The City is an exact copy of The movie industry is no different. Stocks for most of the Hills. The only difference is that it centers around major media companies have all been dropping, and the “career” and love life of Whitney, a more boring many studio execs have been holding meetings to reas- version of Lauren Conrad. Whitney is working for a sure stockholders and employees that it’s only a tempo- fashion designer and dating Jay, a bum with an Aus- rary downfall. tralian accent. Brody Jenner’s Bromance is equally Some say the twists and turns of the nation’s terrible. In Bromance, nine guys compete to become financial health seemed to have little in common Brody Jenner’s number one “bro”. The guys partici- with the public’s thirst for entertainment. However pate in various games that test their ability to fit into this is an era when 85-year-old Bear Stearns, an Brody’s “lifestyle”. For example, in one episode, the guys competed in a “Bro-Athlon” where they rode apparently rock-solid institution, went from Disney’s down a hill while sitting on recliners. The big ques- banker to near-non-existent in a matter of days. tion is why Brody would need a show to find friends However, the Great Depression proved that movies (for publicity, of course) when he has such quality are recession proof. During every economic crisis companions in his best buds Frankie and Sleazy T? thus far, the movie industry has persevered, and most In my opinion, these “reality” shows (MTV studios have even profited. When studios or distribu - promises they’re not scripted) represent all that is tion companies go down, it seems that the reason is wrong with American society. These “reality” shows that they’re financing disastrously unprofitable mov - draw people in because they provide them with an ies, and not that the overall economy is in some sort escape from reality---even if it is only for an hour. of recession. Spending $10 for two hours of entertainment is a pretty good deal when compared to other forms of entertainment. When peo- ple dig deep holes in their wallets they still fish out some money for pure enter - tainment and escapism. When times are bad, and the business of America and even the world seems to be at an all time low, movies are great therapy. They are even cheaper than going to a psychiatrist. At an aver- age of less than $7 a ticket, compared to $23 for a Major League Baseball game and more than $50 for a concert, movies are still a good value. There is still a great desire to go on dates and have a social experience. This is the only opportunity when that guy can do the ‘stretch’ if you like him and you can pour cold soda down his shirt if you don’t. Popcorn, candy, a Coca Cola-Icee; the whole deal is everybody’s favorite type of entertainment. The reces- sion just means a new class of criminals. Ones who know how to work the system and not let the nation’s economy problems bring them down to a lower level. Recession or not, skip history notes this weekend and go hit up a new movie. SPECTRUM

Spring Across the River

Seasonal extension of sunlight hours. Don’t go Across the River Expectations of April showers You never will return Are sure to bring May flowers. For across the river Children’s anxieties to go out and play The Fey people do roam Create happiness and excitement to Brighten their day They dance from dawn till dusk And indulge themselves in splendor ~Ciara Jackson Forever are they stuck In a blinded bliss

Don’t go across the River The Fey people do not know The sadness and the suffering As Long as You Miss Me Of the mortals who grow old

If the sky shall cry as long as I’m gone Stay here and live So be it Go through the natural cycle A Day in the Sun If the night stays dark till I come at dawn Experience all there is to life So be it Live it unbinded If the rain shall pound against the ground in anguish S.U.M.M.E.R. Written in multicolored So be it Don’t go across the river Sidewalk chalk If it waits a thousand nights an a thousand days For you never will return My sister jumping rope, So be it For across the river My brother I’m already gone The Fey people do roam Riding his orange bike. I can’t come back ~Mollie Hansen That place that I remember is so far away The wind blowing So gone from me now The white puffy I’m torn away from it Clouds to the east. I can’t come back As I look into the sky, Sidewalk Chalk I know it’s hurting when I’m not there I see the bright yellow sun I can feel it Reflecting through the rainbow. We smell of outside The earth shakes without me near it As I call them over When we run in the door I can sense it To sit with me on It’s from the hopscotch-ing The beating is slowing and the joyful days are suddenly gone the rich green blades of grass, And drawing in chalk on the ground Lost in what used to be I set up our picnic From the wind that blows our hair Simple memories For four. As our hands wipe the grass I called it my home They flip off their Hiding evidence It was the earth, that glorious sky, and the water Flipflops and dig in Of our trip back to childhood So few there was of it To our BBQ picnic ~Stephanie Blotner Many people said the land was dead But I knew better ~Katherine Kosch Under the dry heat there was something unimaginable The Poison I can feel the earth beating Its heart rises and falls along with mine Holding on to you, to keep from falling, When I ‘m sad it reminds me of the good times with its kindness Your eyes are closing in, tear down your walls. I miss it much The weights you’re held with are appalling Now that I am away You think the answers simple: jump from it all The rises and falls are still felt But the distance pains me I don’t know your reasons, but I know your means Then it calls to me again Felt your pain and lived your cause And I remember In long lost trenches we fight and bleed Scaling the mountains Never allowed to stop or pause The heights never scared me Watching the stars We voice our feelings, in false reply The unknown made me curious Give a glimpse of a smile, however wry Seeing the graceful animals so close Feels like the light will never reach us here Even the most dangerous things I never could fear We’re choking back our longing for shed tears But I suppose we’re supposed to pretend So strangulated by those lonesome fears Better left alone Heartache is something Please don’t worry too much… But for heartache there must be remembrance It only hurts when I breathe And I will always remember I’ll find you my friend I will never forget And Like the rising tide As long as you miss me too Beating hearts grow but never die In time To simplify, I’ll stand by your side We will come together again Hope to never die ~ Sarah Abigail Mower Drawn together ~Christian Theodore Spring

Some say in spring, life begins and is anew. Expectation’s Anxieties Thus far in my life, that much is true. I arrive an hour before. On the cusp of seasons, from winters to springs Everyone flustered, makeup on the floor. The life that begins consists of a spectrum of things. Bags full of costumes falling apart. All of us together before we depart. The colors that burst from the ground and the trees, Putting hair up in puns, adding red lipstick so bright. This feeling of love partnered with wobbly knees. We’ll all be so tired by the end of this night. Pointe shoes on, the director yells “Places!” With winter’s gray and white drifting away for a year Bobby pins drop and each parson races. This tulip’s buds from the soil beginning to peer. As we wait for the enormous curtain to open, The director yells “shh” and the last word is spoken. Winter presented great challenges at school and at home, We peek around the curtain to see the crowd, Like a malevolent pestilence, never leaving me alone. Anxious and excited, as dancers, we poise proud. ~Susan Ewing Now spring has arrived, the sun radiates my vision My goals are in sight like a hunter with precision.

To be an exemplary optimist, to persevere in school Never hesitating for a moment, pushing on like a mule.

Spring is a time for welcomed change. Warmth and continuality no longer seem strange.

This cusp disappears more and more each day Like the snow has already, my inhibitions melt away This & That Moment

I am ready to be a junior; I’ve opened a new life chapter For that moment I loved you I’m pushing on with my goal, to reach Spring’s happy ever after. And you loved me in so many ways For that moment I was your love ~ Joe Juszak And you were the light to my dark days Spring Anew For that moment you were mine And losing you wasn’t a possibility Sunlight Tranquil breezes For that moment my heart was filled Rays of yellow surface my skin Through the waving trees, Because you filled the part that was empty They come from the outside Through the meadows of blooming flowers But speak deep within For that moment we never had to pretend Cleansing rains Feelings never had to hide Rays of light create a flower Blowing over the plains, For that moment I thought you’d be mine forever Grows into a tree In the distance a rumble of thunder. Until I ruined that moment with a lie Becomes a tower Emerging fauna For that moment I was lost Rays of gold announce their presence Enjoying the sun’s sauna, And there was nothing I could say or do Learned to be loved Leaping with joy through the fields For that moment I was faced It is life’s great essence With the mere thought of losing you A cycle anew From the trees that wither Appearing as the final clues For that moment I lost that moment And the grass that grows That spring returns once more And your trust I couldn’t earn Sunlight, sunlight what have you done? In this moment I’m stuck trying to figure out Only God knows ~David Hershey Why that lesson took so long for me to learn

So surfacing sunlight For the moment I do not wish to change the past Create what you see Yet it’s hard to survive in the present So that when it is time to grow From this moment I’m working on my future You will become a tree. So hopefully you can join me in it

~Chelsea Dubose ~Cristy Miles

Editor-in-Chief: Intern: Emily Corwin Meredith Deighton Associate Editors: Faculty Advisor: Stephanie Blotner Mrs. Hannett-Price Meredith Deighton Spectrum is the DCDS Literary Magazine. Submit compositions to Mrs. Hannett-Price in Room 130 or to any of the staff members. E N T E R T A I N M E N T The Day Times7 Loves the Recession

Blogs are Dead! Long Live Twitter! by Lulu Tang, Entertainment Staff Writer

Blogs? Psh. That’s a thing of the past. Make way for the new blogosphere – the lazy version of a blog: Twitter. News- week calls it “the stupidest invention on the internet”, but bloggers, celebrities, and even politicians “tweet” religiously. There are a lot of celebrities on Twitter, some real, some fake. Robert Pattinson had a Twitter that people followed pretty closely… Only to realize that it was made by some delusional fan. Either way, the Twitter phenomenon seems to be pretty widespread. Celebrities on Twitter don’t seem to update often and when they do, it’s usually to talk about a new tour date or concert happening somewhere. This is obviously acceptable and I have no problem with that, but who had any idea that a celebrity’s life was so… boring? I don’t know about you, but I had always had the impression that a celebrity lived a busy life filled with the paparazzi and parties, photo shoots and movie shoots, interviews and appearances. However, Twitter reveals the more dull side of a star’s life. As one user commented on Telegraph article, “Twitter reveals mundane lifestyles of celebrities”, “Yeah it must suck sitting around with millions of dollars and nothing to do.” Tell me about it. Plus, most of the celebrities that are on Twitter are fakes. How can you tell the difference between the real Robert Pattinson and the fake Robert Pattinson? I went looking for Dane Cook’s Twitter account the other day and I came up with two users. Both claimed to be the real Dane Cook, the comedian, but it was pretty obvious that the one with the better sense of humor and less middle-school-imposter sounding tweets was Mr. Cook, himself. Sometimes it’s easy to tell whether it really is the celebrity or not. But this is only the case when the actual celebrity is really on Twitter. If the celebrity doesn’t have a Twitter in the first place, people will end up following the fake that IS on the site and get false updates and such.[ Um… I need a point or something here…] Oh, look at that. Dane Cook just found his iHome receipt. How exciting.

Home Taping Didn’t Kill Music: The Case for Copyleft Jay Winkler, Entertainment Editor All rights reserved. These three words have plagued culture distribution for many years. First home taping was going to kill the music industry. Now, its peer-to-peer file sharing. The big media com - panies have attempted to come down hard on those who violate copy- right law, and its largely failed. Somehow, consumers haven’t taken to being referred to as criminals. File sharing is here to stay, and there’s little the media companies can do about it. However, there is one solution: copyleft. Copyleft isn’t quite the opposite of copy- right, but, its pretty closed. Copyleft licenses, such as the popular Creative Commons licenses, have “some rights reserved”. They’re good for consumers, and, in the end, good for artists too. There are a few types of Creative Commons licens- es, and all other copyleft licenses are fairly simi- lar. The most popular CC license is called the “Attribution-Noncommercial- Share Alike” license. In short, this means you can do whatever you want to a work licensed under CC, including redistribute it and cre- ate work based on it, as long as you send people to the original work, don’t make any money off of your work, and you license your work under CC. So, for example, if I’ve writ- ten a book and it’s been licensed under CC, and someone wants to make an audiobook of it, then, as long as they fulfill the conditions described above, they can. Furthermore, you re- tain the rights to make profit off of your original work, other people just can’t make profit off of it. This is exactly what writer Cory Doctorow does. He calls himself a copyfighter, and is writing some of the best science fiction out there. All of his work is licensed under CC, and still, despite the fact that his books are available for free on his own website, his most recent book, Little Brother, spent time on the New York Times Bestseller List. He has proven that by releasing his books for free, he in fact just gains name recognition, and a large group of fans who are perfectly willing to pay for his books. I read Little Brother for free off of my computer screen twice. I am also the proud owner of a physical (signed) copy. In fact, at the most recent scifi convention I attended, I left the convention with two books that I could have acquired digital copys of for free. While widespread use in the music industry may seem to be an issue, the fact is, most artists will find themselves in Doc - torow’s situation. By licensing at least some of their work under CC, allowing their fans to freely distribute it, they will just get name recognition and create the paying audience that comes with a loyal fanbase. There is no question that copyright law is broken. It was created pre-internet, and couldn’t possibly anticipate how quickly artists, or, more accurately, major media conglomerates, would lose total control of their product.

Twitter Image Courtesy of Twitter Copy-left logo courtesy of Wikipedia Remaining Images courtesy Entertainment 8 F E A T U R E S The Day Times Senior Spotlight  Misha Nasrollahzadeh-high energy and high achievement-never ceases to amaze the DCDS com- munity, excelling in academics and extracurricular activities while never losing her bright smile.

by Julia Cassel “Misha’s commitment and dedication to the ter, Ava Nasro. A duo interpretation tests Summer in the City is a program that allows Staff Writer plays are undeniable. She always gives it the ability of performing an interpretation students to renovate and brighten the city of her one hundred and ten percent,” Kosaraju of literature, relying more on their voices to Detroit. “Before Summer in the City, I had Since senior Misha Nasrollahzadeh said. interpret the literature than acting. no idea of the troubles downtown. It has joined the Country Day community, she Nasro has been able to contribute her “I hope she will do very well at States. created a bridge between life in the suburbs has not only stumped students with her long acting skills to the forensics team. “I like She and Ava have and life in last name, but also impressed them with her the way forensics challenges me in acting. been doing an ex- Detroit,” eclectic personality and free spirit. Since Because there are so many rules to follow, cellent job! They Nasro said. Nasro joined DCDS in ninth grade, she has it puts me on a new level of competition,” make it to the fi- “When we immersed herself in many extra curricular Nasro said. She has been able to perform nal round in every help the activities such as freshman class board, year- at states every year and even was state competition and I c h i l d r e n book, Model UN, forensics, and theater. Ath- champion her sophomore expect them to do in Detroit, letically, Nasro has swung her way into ten- year. Nasro will have very well at the I can see nis and leaped into volleyball. She continues another chance this state eliminary it in their to challenge herself her senior year by taking year to succeed as series,” Forensics eyes that AP physics, AP psychology, government, the final round Coach Mrs. Ruth they truly discrete & linear math, AP survey & litera- of the State Kay said. appreciate ture, AP Spanish, and ceramics. There is no Tournament Since making it.” This doubt that Nasro has taken full advantage of a p p r o a c h e s her voice heard s u m m e r, the opportunities here at DCDS, and has in early May. has always come she will be always done so with nothing but a smile. Misha will easy to Nasro, an intern On top of athletics and academ- be doing Model UN was with Sum- MISHA NASROLLAHZADEH PERFORMS with fellow cast ics, Misha has also found success in a duo in- the perfect place mer in the members during the production of A Comedy of Errors. acting.“Misha’s energy is unmatched. terpreta- for her to voice her City, and She puts her all into every character tion with opinions on global will help she plays, because she, of course, has her sis- issues. She has been a member of the Model supervise the projects. so much natural energy,” UN since her sophomore year, and her se- Although Nasro has taken advantage of senior Megha Kosaraju Misha’s Favorites nior year has become the Co-Vice President her DCDS experience to the fullest, she is said. Nasro has partici- along with senior Danielle David. “Model not sure what her college experience will pated in plays such as The UN makes me more of a worldly person. It’s be. She hopes to have great experiences at Crucible and Story The- Favorite Food: Persian Food given me awareness to international issues, Stanford University. She woud like to ma- atre. In her junior year, Favorite TV Show: Heroes taught me to respect cultures, and has made jor in either medicine or business. “I want to Nasro played the lead role Favorite Color: Purple me realize that people are the same all over be the next Sanjay Gupta! So I can combine of Adriana in the Comedy Favorite Band/Artist: Jack’s Mannequin the world,” Nasro said. my acting and theater experience with medi- of Errors. She even had Although Nisha has been blessed with cine,” Nasro said. the opportunity of a life- Favorite Song: The Blower’s Daughter by many talents, she never ceases to give back As Nasro begins to draw her senior year time when the cast of the Damien Rice to her own community. By spending time do- to a close, she wishes the best for the Class Comedy of Errors earned Favorite Sport: Tennis ing community service, we can gain aware- of 2009 and advises the DCDS community the chance to perform the ness of our own local society. For the past to “do everything you want in moderation, production on Broadway Favorite Store: Anthropologie two summers, Nasro has achieved her white but what you love to the fullest.” during spring break ’08. points by working with Summer in the City. Images courtesy of Misha Nasrollahzadeh Unique classes surface for next year Novice vegetarian has doubts by Ramya Baddigam on the biology and psychology of death and dying. It talks by Arrita Mallory my vegetarianism. I Features Editor about the internal and external factors that lead to death. Senior Features Editor began researching The second semester focuses more on the factors that de- speciesm and ulti- fine a person. One learns about parenting styles, genetics, mately decided that Around this time of year many people have social factors and culture. When I was about I aspire to remain a planned their schedules for next year but there eight years old I vegetarian the rest of are still classes that people may not know Global Health Issues – Global Health decided one day that my life. I will say that as much about. Although many people have Issues focuses on the health problems in the world vegetarianism would I do fear being stereo- already finalized there schedules, these are today. First semester focuses on bacterial and viral become my next big typed as an extreme a few classes that students might want to hobby. I heard of it briefly PETA-worshipping freak, but Image courtesy of Microsoft Office Clip Art diseases and epidemiology. Students learn about consider taking next year. the transmission and prevention of diseases. Sec- through another student and ultimately my transition to veg- ond semester focuses on parasites and immunology. Stu- decided, like karate, volleyball, etarianism has been successful Forensics or Debate – Forensics and debate dents learn about specific cases and even analyze cases on singing, my Easy-Bake Oven, and without any relapses. After are the two new alternatives to taking speech sophomore the TV show, House. tacky hair scrunchies and a a successful eight months of year. Forensics focuses on the interpretation of literature variety of other trends I unfortu- being meat-free vegetarian, a nately opted to try, that it would friend and I decided to take our and public speaking. Debate focuses on persuasion and Personal and Business Finance – This different kinds of debate like political or seminar debates. be a fun change. dietary intake to a whole new class teaches students about the economy. Students learn The three months I spent as level: veganism. This is a great way to still participate in forensics and de- about the recent changes in the economy and how to invest bate without having to be in the club. a young, new vegetarian were According to Merriam- and set up retirement funds, disability insurance, and life some of the most unsuccessful Webster, vegans are defined insurance. On Fridays, students play a virtual game where and frustrating months of my as “strict vegetarian who con- Advanced Topics in Psychology - The they have to start out with little or no money and work to life. The healthy foods my mom sumes no animal food or dairy first semester of advanced topics in psychology focuses become financially successful. prepared for me were not at products.” My one-week stint all appetizing to my 8 year old as a vegan was reminiscent taste buds, so I instead chose of my first attempt at vegetari- Recycling impacts the school community to haphazardly survive off of anism, ultimately unsuccessful. microwaveable macaroni and However, I will say that taking by Nikhila Khandwala 3.2 to 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Although scientists conclude cheese, ramen noodles minus the initiative to incorporate more Features Editor that human activities are changing the atmosphere, they are the mysterious meat-flavored fresh fruits, vegetables, and not sure how much the atmosphere will change, at what salt packets, Oreos (years grains helped me realize how “I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do every- rate it will change, or what the effects of the change will later I discovered that they are crucially important it is to always thing, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to be. Thus, it is our job to help decrease the amount of not only vegetarian, but also be aware of what I consume. I do the something I can do.” Helen Keller’s power- climate change before it is too late. vegan), and the random side decided to limit my intake of ful words apply to many aspects of everyday Some don’t see why they should recycle. dishes served during dinner carbonated soda pops to only life, including recycling. Although recycling By making products out of recycled materials, time with my family. one a week or less and have is known by all, some are unaware of its im- we can help conserve land and reduce the need Needless to say this was an continued to eat more healthily. portance, believing that they won’t help the to drill for oil and other natural resources. Re- unhealthy lifestyle. There was I even discovered that vegan global community by recycling one pop can. cycling saves energy as it takes less energy to no way that I was going to be chocolate cake is not only tol- It’s just one can, right? Wrong. make recycled products, saves clean air and water, able to survive eating these pro- erable, but really, really good. and saves landfill space. Recycling can also The Earth’s atmosphere is warming at Image courtesy of Microsoft Office Clip Art cessed foods and I eventually Veganism opened my eyes to a the fastest rate in history. One major cause help the falling economy by creating more succumbed to a cheap hotdog whole new way of eating. of global warming is human activities, especially the burn- jobs, and is the least expensive waste management method at. However, something about My lessons learned? Though ing of fossil fuels which has increased the carbon dioxide for cities. this attempt being unsuccessful oftentimes challenging, trying concentrations to their highest levels. Many developing So now that we are aware of the importance of recy- made me want to eventually new things and trying to bet- countries around the world, including India and China, cling, how can the DCDS community help the planet? One revisit it. ter oneself wholly is never a are emitting the greatest amount of carbon dioxide in an way to start is to sort your trash into recyclable materials Almost ten years later I bad idea. I have become so attempt to become more industrialized. If the amount of such as aluminum cans, steel cans cans, newspaper, and gave vegetarianism another try, much more attuned to what is greenhouse gases increases, climate models predict that the magazines. By coming together as a community to recycle, a successful try. In fact, I have healthy and for that I say “Viva average temperature at the Earth’s surface could increase we can help save our world and keep the Earth green. become rather passionate about la Vegetarianism!” March 2009 F E A T U R E S 9 Blind Date The Premiere

Senior Hannah Hodari went on a blind date with three of her fellow classmates, seniors Alex King, Andre Savage, and Justin Paupore, and in the end had to eliminate them until the best man was left standing.

Hannah - So Andre, what do you want to do after college? Andre - I want to be a lawyer. Hannah - I want to be a judge. Alex - I want to be a criminal. Hannah - Well there’s a little Alex humor for you.

30 minutes later…Justin appears Hannah - Why didn’t you mention you were coming on the date in Government? Justin - I wanted it to be a surprise. I thought that it was going to be more scattered around a bit instead of trying to fit 10 people into one Alex - So, how’s the play going? Hannah - Remember when we went to dinner? booth. Hannah - It’s going really well; last night was the under- Alex - I don’t remember. Hannah - You only missed that me and Andre were having a nice study performance, why didn’t you come again? Hannah -Are you hearing this? convo and Alex was being rude. Alex - Isn’t once enough? Justin - Well I wasn’t really paying attention. Alex - At least I was here. Hannah - No, you have to come see me...what about you Hannah - Wow…do you hear this? Justin, on our date, Hannah - That’s true, you on the other hand… Andre? not paying attention. Andre - I want to see it; I heard it was good. Justin - …. I wasn’t understanding the back stories. Hannah - I bet you wouldn’t have come to the play if Hannah - Alex and I went to Middle School together you didn’t know I was there. and were best friends. Alex - That’s the only reason I came because I knew you Alex - Well I think Andre should be disqualified for not were the dater. participating. Andre - I’ll come to the play if you want me to. Hannah - I think he is participating. When he talks he’s Hannah - So sweet. friendly and nice, and when you talk you’re mean, and Alex - Where’s Justin? when Justin talks he doesn’t pay attention Hannah - I don’t know maybe he doesn’t want to go on Justin - I was confused because I thought it was one on a date with me. one. That’s why I haven’t said anything. Alex - If he knew it was you… (awkward pause) Hannah - Maybe he’s trying to look good to beat out the Hannah - What are you doing this summer? competition so I pick him. Justin - I’m working for Microsoft in Washington D.C. Alex - Excited for college…Emory? Hannah - That’s so cool. Where are you going to live? Hannah - Yeah Justin - Microsoft is going to give me an apartment to Alex - Write down that I knew that. live in for the summer. The only downside is that I’m Hannah - Write down that he only knew that because our going to miss a lot of things that happen like the Honors moms are friends. After spending time with her three dates, Han- Convocation. Alex - You know, I’m not trying to get you to pick me. nah Hodari chose Alex King as her favorite date. Alex - Yeah, you’re going to miss Hannah getting all Hannah - See how rude he is? the awards. All images courtesy of Featires Spring Break Planner Student assesses unhealthy foods by Kara Kitze by Taylor Chin 15,000 children in the United States Time magazine notes the relationship Staff Writer Features Intern were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes between soda and diabetes: research annually, and about 3,700 were newly found that women who regularly drank Messages concerning healthy and diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Stu- sugar-sweetened soda gained sig- unhealthy foods bombard all students dents should therefore avoid certain nificantly more weight and had a 40% 1.) Sit down and watch the Final Four March Madness games, on a daily basis. While the media unhealthy foods to prevent being di- greater risk of developing Type 2 dia- played at our very own Ford Field April 4th and 6th. Enjoy some stresses the danger of eating “cancer- agnosed with this disease. betes than women who rarely drank snacks and engage in some healthy betting causing” foods, these statements have People often associate “diabetes- high-sugar drinks. Although soda has with your friends. Even if you’re not a big been tested only recently. Proven an- causing” foods with foods high in become a staple for many people’s di- basketball fan, the excitement of the Final swers about the likelihood of actually carbohydrates and sugar. However, ets, they should put forth an effort to Four is something you will not want getting cancer by consuming these in 2003, the Women’s Health Study cut back consumption. to miss. Another part of the excitement foods are difficult to find. Although gathered 47,309 participants aged 45 A book of potentially diabetes-in- health analysts are still researching years or older who were free of car- ducing foods could be created since is the big dance, including a free series of the validity of these “cancer-causing” diovascular disease, cancer, and type high blood pressure and cholesterol concerts April 3rd, 4th, and 5th, including perfor- foods, they are certain about the in- 2 diabetes. The 1,558 cases of type levels are associated with diabetes. mances by Fergie, Gym Class Heroes, Pussycat Dolls, and more. creasing rate of diagnosed diabetes. 2 diabetes found positive associations Students should modify their daily di- Diabetes is a disease that causes between intakes of protein-rich red ets to reduce the consumption of such 2.) Embrace your inner fangirl and pick up your copy of Twi- the body to not produce or properly meat and processed meat, including foods, understanding that all foods light, on DVD March 21. Have a spring break use insulin. This hormone is neces- bacon and hot dogs, and the risk of should be eaten in moderation. Re- sary for converting sugar, starches developing diabetes. sisting the call of a sweet tooth or a sleepover and oogle over Robert Pattin- and other food into energy. Based Besides avoiding processed meats, craving for a combo at McDonald’s is son one more time. Admit it – you were on data collected from the Center students should also limit their con- the easiest way to be proactive about going to do it anyway. for Disease Control in 2002 to 2003, sumption of soda. A 2004 article in preventing diabetes. 3.) Whether you are an honest fan or Foreign dangers in Mexico raise concern just looking for a few cheap laughs, Hannah by Taylor Novice traveling due to the sudden increase in Many colleges and high schools are Montana: The Movie, will be hitting theaters April Features Intern drug-related murders in Mexico. warning their students about the dangers 10th. Included in the cast are Taylor Swift and Tyra Banks, to add According to MSNBC, threats of spring break. DCDS students have re- to the movie’s all-star appeal. After a rigorous seven months at come from major sponded differently to these warnings, but school, spring break provides narcotic gang- most tend to air on the side of caution. 4.) Start off your break right, and celebrate the perfectly coor- students with a fun, relaxing sters known as “I would not go to Mexico under these time to spend with friends. Mexican Drug conditions,” senior Mose Hogan said. dinated ‘Public Sleeping Day’ and ‘Inconvenience Yourself Day’ However, over the years, spring Traffickers. Drug “When you go on vacation, you want to in tandem March 28th. Kick off the first two weeks of April cel- break for high-school students has traffickers have have fun. You don’t want to have to watch ebrating ‘Dog Appreciation Month’, and ‘Jump over Things Day’ become increasingly dangerous. joined forces with your back for bad people.” On the other (April 6th). The U.S. Government recently other street-level hand, some students might just opt for warned citizens about the dangers of gangs causing the certain precautions. “If I was going to a 5.) Bored over break? Embrace your two traveling south of the border. Unfortu- greatest organized place where I never left the hotel then I’d crime threat to the National Se- probably still go,” senior Catherine Lar- weeks of freedom by wasting time on www. nately, cities south of the border-Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas- are some of curity in America. Criminal groups son said. Some believe that there is little pointlesssites.com, or catch up on some the most popular spring break locations. have also kidnapped dozens of risk for the students coming into Mexico laughs at failblog.org. Although more than 100,000 high school American citizens for ransom. as long as they behave. A definite answer and college students travel to these places Such violence has resulted in remains unknown but one must definitely Images courtesy of Microsoft Office Clip Art every year, it might be time to rethink 5,300 deaths in 2008. take caution during spring break. 10 S P O R T S The Day Times Women's soccer Predictions and Storylines: 2009 MLB season by Omkar Vale and Nikhil Chaturvedi Staff Writers by Nick Kowalski Staff Writer Kerry Wood and Mark Del Rosa, could turn Central, the team which has separated it- a few heads at Jacob’s Field. Nevertheless, self from the rest of the pack is the Chicago The Women’s soccer team has high bounce back seasons are absolutely neces- Cubs. With the composition of a consistent expectations for the upcoming season. The enlightening scent of freshly sary of Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez. pitching staff, so long as Carlos Zambrano “If we stay healthy, we have a chance to be in the top five in our division,” Head mowed outfield grass, the out-of-sync With regard to pitching, significant uncer- and Rich Harden remain healthy for the Coach Bob Bukari said. Their season sound of varying renditions of “Take Me tainties exist for the Tribe beyond AL Cy duration of the season (including playoffs), opens against a talented Fenton team, but Out to the Ballgame,” and …where is Man- Young, Cliff Lee. Let’s not ignore the pe- and an aggressive and successful offense, unfortunately, the women's soccer team ny headed? Who will win the competitive rennial contender, Minnesota Twins. The marked by the inclusion of the loose club may be shorthanded for the opener. Five World Baseball Classic? Is opening day youthful, “small ball,” mentality upheld house cannon, Milton Bradley, this may be of their players are on the basketball team just around the corner? With the approach- by Coach Rick Anderson could lead the the year the Northsiders snap their elon- and therefore aren’t allowed to play until the basketball season ends. ing spring season comes the gateway to the Twinkies to yet another playoff appearance. gated World Series drought. The St. Louis To ensure a fast suc- cess- summer – the much anticipated start of Ma- Third baseman Joe Crede, an off-season Cardinals, with the NL MVP-threat, Albert ful start, the team has a l - jor League Baseball. From the A-Rod ste- addition, improves their defensive stand- Pujols, and Houston Astros, led by pitching ready begun early roid saga to squabble over the next World ing. With the star power of Joe Mauer and ace Roy Oswalt and the always-produc- morning workouts. The Series champion, the hype for the forthcom- Justin Morneau, the Twins should challenge tive Lance Berkman, will spend this sea- soccer players' wak- i n g ing 2009 season is in full swing – are you the Indians at the apex of the AL Central. In son fighting for second and third in a rather up and getting t o guys ready? order to be included in playoff speak, clubs weak division; the Cardinals may compete practice at 6:30 dem- onstrates their dedi- The predictions – can the Philadelphia such as the Detroit Tigers, with the Braves and the Astros for the NL cation and will to work Phillies repeat as World Series cham- Toronto Blue Jays, Wild Card. The Milwaukee Brewers, hav- harder than any oth- e r pions? It is certainly a possibility. and Oakland ing suffered the devastating blow of losing teams in the state. However, there lurks a slew of their top two pitchers, C.C. Sabathia and Led by the goalie and rising teams for which seek to Ben Sheets, will reclaim a position in forward positions, the dethrone the club from ‘Title the bottom half of the NL Central. Last team has a solid core Town.’ – and certainly least – in the incredibly of experienced play- ers. Their strength as a Beginning in the Ameri- weak NL West…well, there is not much team is their weapons can League, a few clubs in to state. Cutting to the chase, the young in offensive positions, particular stand out above the and efficient Arizona Diamondbacks as they are always rest: New York Yankees, Tampa should win the division in a half- a massive threat Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels hearted battle with Joe Torre’s once they get of Anaheim. The revamped Bronx Los Angeles Dodgers. near the other Bombers, who play in AL East, In all honesty, the rest team’s goal. Al- one of the toughest divisions, of the division is scrub- t h o u g h are the preseason favor- filled, with exceptions they are ite to claim victory in being reigning NL Cy a talented October. With a qual- Young winner Tim bunch, the ity tandem of starting Lincecum, the San team could u s e pitchers (i. e. C. C. Diego Padres’ “a bit more strength Sabathia, Chin Ming Jake Peavy, i n the mid and defenders Wang, A. J. Burnett, and the Colo- section," Andy Petitte, and rado Rock- Bukari Joba Chamberlin), ies’ infield. said. the Yankees rotation As far as the I m - is head-and-shoul- previously un-

ders above the rest. Image courtesy of Jenny Pohl named teams (i. Photo courtesy of Danielle David prov- To boot, their starting e. Washington Nationals, SENIOR ANDIE OBERMEYER focuses intently lineup ranks with the elite. W h o Ath- letics Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco on sharpening her goal kicking technique. will catch them? If the other "beasts of the – all coming off disappointing campaigns Giants), please do keep in mind that they east" Tampa Bay – defending AL champion last season – must come out of the gates with were unfortunately not mentioned for a le- ing in this section is very important for this – and Boston – AL Wild Card winner, have a sense of urgency and the determination to gitimate purpose. team. The middle of the field is an essen- their fair say, the fight to claim the division win if they want to win at least the AL Wild In the dwindling span of time between tial part of any team as it plays a large role should be one to keep your eye on. Remain- Card spot. Noticeably, in the the remainder of spring training and Open- in ball control. This team is abundant with ing consistent with the outcome of the last National League, there are fewer surprises. ing Day, the standing questionable sce- players that can fill these important roles. Andie Obermeyer, the captain of this several seasons, the AL Wild Card winner The NL East should provide entertainment narios should play themselves out. Within team, plays goalie and provides a great will more than likely come out of the East. in the form of a back-and-forth, season-long the next few weeks, leftfielder Manny leadership presence. As an All-State hon- Not to shun the other divisions, the Angels competition between Ryan Howard’s Phil- Ramirez should have a home, a national orable mention winner, she should have – though having lost key players in Fran- lies and David Wright’s Mets. The feud we team will win the World Baseball Classic, another great year to end her high school cisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez and Mark Texeira have come accustom to within the past few and insightful information may arise con- tenure. Another star is senior Kayla Addi- – will be there when the dust settles. Playing seasons, notably resulting with the Phillies cerning A-Rod’s steroid use. Nevertheless, son, who was All-State first team last year, in a less competitive and smaller (4-team) upending the Mets in late September thrills, uncertainties will persist. But there is a way and has a great shot at receiving this honor once more. This team also possesses a division, the Halos could still muster a win has the potential to remain. The Atlanta to combat this dilemma: today is one day talented junior in Anna Sieloff, who earned total in the low-to-mid 90’s. Shifting to the Braves, in picking up veteran pitcher Tom closer to the welcoming-yet-pricy smell of All-State 1st team honors last year. This midwest, the AL Central has the ingredients, Glavine and former Home Run Derby win- peanuts and Cracker Jack. So, follow your team has all the elements to be successful, top to bottom, for a wide-open, yet qualita- ner Garret Anderson during the off season, favorite club, attend a game or two, and and through the leadership of role players, tively exciting race. The upstart Cleveland may contend for the NL Wild Card with anticipate a postseason appearance because they will dig deep into the playoffs. Indians, with key off-season acquisitions of their newly acquired veterans. In the NL baseball is America’s pastime. Men's lacrosse starts season with fresh perspective by Abhay Hukku Staff Writer last year, and we can do i t . are all determined and love the sport. Not just example of poise, discipline and enthusiasm, We have the people to guys who are going for a blue point," Ma- especially in times of adversity; adversity hap- The men's lacrosse team's future win a state title; it’s cLean said. All the members of the team must pens to all teams and the team that handles it looks bright. Offseason work and just a matter of com- give 100% if they want to win the state the best and stays focused comes out on top," winter training sessions have all title. They must run their offense ef- Coach Kenney said. New additions who will been preparation for the upcom- ficiently and be in sync especially also play a key role on the team are Scott Prior, ing season. The team has sched- in the categories of passing and Rob Prior, and Drew Tyrell. Tyrell is a skill- uled countless weightlifting meetings in order mitting shooting the ball. ful goalie, Scott Prior is a lockdown defensive to bulk up and get in shape for a long and ar- ourselves Solid leadership will also be a deci- player, and Rob Prior is an offensive weapon. duous season. Lacrosse players have practiced to that goal,” sive factor in the lacrosse team's quest Chemistry, talent, and leadership are all the to perfect their throwing and catching skills. MacLean said. for a state championship. The captains necessary ingredients that through diligence This year's team looks to build on the stellar Last year, the for the lacrosse team are Sam Lanfear, Tim and patience, will cook up a state champion- chemistry that last year's team enjoyed and team’s regular season MacLean, and Sami Takriti. “Besides our ship for the lax squad. they plan on reaping the benefits of cohesive- was under .500, but captains, some of our leaders are juniors With strong core leadership and a tal- ness. “We’ve had lift sessions to improve our the Jackets still made Joe MacLean and Brett Howard. Last year, ented supporting cast, the men's lacrosse team strength, and we hope to improve our already a solid run at regionals. Joe took charge of our plays and he really should, without a doubt, be amongst the top good team chemistry,” Senior Captain Tim This year, they hope to have contributed. Brett Howard was also a big contentdors for the state title. After months MacLean said. a winning regular season, and component to the team. Also, we hope to of offseason preparation, the team is craving “Many players have participated in an in- also have a successful postseason to get back Ben Osentowski from a concus- a state championship that they unfortunately door winter league at Ultimate Soccer, others win a state championship. To earn sion,” MacLean said. could not acheive last year. With new and participated in a weekly open gym, and oth- that state championship, the DCD improved talent, the team will definitely make JUNIOR BRANDON ALGHREN releases a ers attended shooting and stick work clinics," lacrosse players must all commit to their mark on their opponents, and while doing pass during an offensive run. Head Coach John Kenney said. This year, the working as one unit, after all, success- so, they will prove to the rest of the state that Photo courtesy of Jaclyn Cauley Lacrosse team hopes to win a state champion- ful lacrosse teams all have one thing the Detroit Country Day Men's Lacrosse team ship. Last year, they were able to become re- in common: team play. "Our captains-Sam Lanfear, Tim Ma- is once again, a major contendor and will sky- gional runner-ups. “We want to improve from “This year, we’ve got guys who cLean, and Sami Takriti must set a clear rocket to the top of the standings.

Bottom Line: Slugger Manny Ramirez agreed to a $45 million, two-year contract that keeps him with the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers... February 2009 S P O R T S 11 DCDS nationally ranked #5 sports school in ESPN Magazine

by Cameron Seichter Sports Varsity Columnist Profile list at the fifth spot. four schools that were ranked on this list. The Everyone always mentions Shane Bat- This is certainly a flattering decision, but fourth ranked school Plant High School in tier and Chris Webber when it comes to great From the gridiron how tremendous is this accomplishment for Tampa, Florida, has an enrollment of over athletes at DCD, but this year the jaw-drop- to the hardwood to the a school like Country Day? Our school 2,000 students, the third ranked school ping pool of athletic talent outshines those two soccer field to the la- is a private school which enrolls the American Heritage in Plantation, alums. DCD has an amazing 17 scholarship crosse field, Detroit Country Day has always likes of 600-700 students per Florida, has an enrollment of 1,954 athletes this year that are not only ranked on been known for its athletic prowess. The tradi- year. We are extremely rig- students, De La Salle in Concord, a local level but also nationally. Although the tion dates back to the earlier 1900’s and has orous academically and California, has an enrollment 17 were fairly represented across the board in grown larger ever since. DCDS has always students must pass an of over 1,500 students, different sports, the men and women’s been known to field teams with great chemis- entrance exami- and the top ranked basketball teams dominated by get- try and camaraderie, which have led to athletic nation, so in other school of Mater ting nine of the scholarships (four success for over nearly a century of competi- words, if you don’t cut Dei in California and five respectively). And folks, tion and games. it academi- cally, you will not be has the most at don’t forget ESPN ranks them both These aspects of the team, accepted. Of those 600-700 students, just over 2,300 stu- in the top ten nationally! The other however, overlooks the around 150 of them participate in activities dents. Lets just say that only schools on this list might have pro- great players and other than sports for their blue point, half of the students at these duced more scholarship athletes, but talent that has such as musicals, debate, quiz bowl, schools play competitive sports, when it comes down to the bare sta- Images courtesy of Jenny Pohl strolled through or other off-campus sports even though about 70% percent of DCD tistics, the quality and quantity of scholarship the hallways of with no affiliation students do so. Even with only a hy- athletes by percentage of athletic participation DCD over that to the school. pothesized 50% of their high school experienced at Country Day is second to none time period. ESPN This means that populations playing a sport, every in the whole country. magazine recently this year out of single one of the schools almost I am proud to have played for this school recognized this fact and around the 600-700 doubles DCD’s total participation along with these other fine players and send my decided to honor DCD for its successes. Every enrolled students, only rate. These figures suggest that sincere congratulations to our school on a job year ESPN magazine searches the country for about 450-500 participated DCD’s number of quality athletes by well done. Country Day has molded me and five high schools that produce the most prolific in competitive athletics that are percentage of athletic participation is all of the rest of the students into better people and plentiful number of Division 1 and other recognized on a national level by col- staggeringly greater than the schools ranked academically and athletically, instilling in us collegiate players. As a DCDS student and a leges, which averages out to be about 70% of ahead of them. Regardless, DCD had to have invaluable life lessons. Our storied athletic member of the Country Day community, I am the school population. quality athletes in order to be considered for tradition has now been recognized nationally. proud to announce that our school made the On the other hand, let’s look at the other such an honor, despite their efficiency. ‘Oooh ahhh, you wish you were a Jacket!’ The Power of Women's basketball State Champions Sports by Aurko Joshi pects Troy Hambrick and Madison Williams, two by Spencer Jackman Staff Writers stars who are looking forward to continuing the Assistant Editor-in-Chief legacy of great leadership next year. In the semifinal, legendary head coach Frank How does a team respond that generates media buzz, The women’s basketball team is led by Orlando led his team to a 59-39 victory over De- to adversity? Even teams and men’s basketball has the a quintet of senior superstars. These fab five witt. Amber Moore had the hot hand scoring 15 individuals who aim for a state power to influence its fans and are all headed to Division I colleges for basket- points. In the final, DCD battled back to win championship, undefeated sea- represent its athletic program. ball. The team’s leaders include captain Amber a close, 50-40 game against Grand Rapids son, or state record must en- Two years ago, the team set Moore, who will attend the University of Il- Catholic Central. Moore once again had a dure challenges that motivate a precedent as a competitive, linois, Emma Golen, who is on her way to game high of 13 points. Orlando’s legacy them to work harder and per- unified, and persevering group. the Harvard, Faziah Steen, who is headed is replete with a history of state champi- severe. Injuries, building team Since, it has continued to grow to Dartmouth, captain Spencer Lane, Photo courtesy of Jenny Pohl onships, and he is famous for combin- camaraderie, and a competent in talent and team unity, rising who will study at Cornell, and Sher- ing strategy and physical talent to win rival consist of a few potentially to the challenge of heightened ena Taylor, who will play for Georgia games and earn victories. detrimental or motivational fac- pressure. With a state quarter- Tech. This spring, the fab five led its tors. One aspect that prevails final loss last season, the team star-studded roster to back-to-back at DCDS, however, is a team narrowly missed a state championships. or individual’s ability to re- chance to defend The team won the District tour- spond to success. its title. This sea- nament, defeating Madison Heights E n t e r i n g son, the Yellow Madison, Cranbrook Kingswood, and the season as Jackets earned Lahser, all by lopsided scores. The team the top-ranked another oppor- suffered only one defeat this regular sea- team with the tunity to break son. The battle was monumental, featuring most talented players adds through to the the best two teams in the state. The defeat was pressure and stiff competition Breslin Cen- at the hands of East Lansing, the number one to the mix. This season, the ter. However, ranked team in class A women’s Men’s Basketball team has the end re- basketball. The g a m e played with a target on its back, sult against was hotly con- tested, and it has used the competi- Flint Pow- the difference w a s tion and pressure to grow im- ers or at not apparent, a s mensely and improve. s t a t e s the home team My freshman year, we had should not ( D C D S ) the most talented basketball define the en- led the team aside from this season. tire season. g a m e They had more height, athleti- We should until the cism, and depth than the com- remember this b i t t e r petition, but they consistently group of Yellow end, which did not meet expectations, and Jackets as a team DCDS lost when they tried to turn it on for willing to challenge itself, trav- by one point. the state tournament, it didn’t eling to Indiana and Chicago The team expected work. The following season, to compete against top-area tough competition from with a multitude of departed se- schools. We should remember the steadfast Warren niors and the loss of star player this team as a one which re- Fitzgerald, which had just Alex Legion, students, fans, sponded positively to the pres- hit the top of its form, and the paper- you name it- every- sure of a national ranking, which from the streaky Detroit one viewed it as a rebuilding ascended as high as number Communications Media year. The team took full advan- four. The team has compiled Arts. DCD still remained tage of the time away from the a successful season, but more a favorite for the Class B limelight. The players gelled importantly, established a tradi- state championship, al- and competed throughout the tion of unity, success, and com- though both opponents pre- season, entering the state petitiveness. Although the team sented quite a challenge. tournament primed for a run. graduates a talented and deep The team had more than With a few tight regional wins class of 2009: Jordan Dumars, history in its favor: the Lady and a dramatic, back and forth Dashonte Riley, Donnovan Jackets had confidence, -es state championship game vic- Kirk, Bennie Fowler, Devon pecially after ascending to tory, the team could not have Pyykkonen, Thomas Varner, a new national ranking, 22. responded more positively to and Ben Nielsen, the team will The Lady Jackets also had losing talent and an opportunity be well prepared to overcome depth, with juniors also hit- the year before. that obstacle and persevere in ting stride at just the right As a major spectator sport future seasons. point in the season. These juniors include college pros- Wide receiver Terrell Owens has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills for $6.5 million... Stephon " Starbury" Marbury signs with Boston Celtics 12 S P O R T S The Day Times Mose's Favorites O'Neil's Favorites Food: Chipotle Burrito Food: Chipotle Burrito Color: Navy Blue MO'NEIL Color: Royal Blue Sports Team: Steelers Sports Team: Cowboys Athlete: Brian Dawkins Athlete: Walter Payton Movie: 40 Year-Old Virgin VP Movie: Fight Club The future of the friendship Coaches always reiterate to their Varsity Profile hit an obstacle when players that the most important part of any sport is hav- they decided ing fun. Two seniors, Mose Hogan and O’Neil Swan- to at- son, found both, fun and success as best friends on their by Andrew Smith t e n d favorite sports team: the football team. The dynamic Sports Intern d i f - duo not only played together but also succeeded and f e r e n t improved together. Mose and O’Neil’s friendship not only lasted on colleges. Their the gridiron, but also in their personal lives. Almost M o s e f r i e n d - every day, Mose and O’Neil are at each other’s “ We were so close d e c i d e d ship has houses, doing homework, working on projects, to attend fairy-tale even our girlfriends and just hanging out together. Georgetown b e g i n - in elementary school "We were so close that even our girlfriends while O’Neil nings; the in elementary school were best friends!" Swan- were best friends!" will be going friendship son said. to the Univer- began in —O'Neil Swanson Mose Hogan and O’Neil Swanson also sity of Michigan preschool in West Bloomfield, and since that fateful passed many milestones together in their at Ann Arbor. meeting, they have become synonymous with one an- Country Day tenures. Mose was selected Mose said about other and have had an intertwined destiny and lifetime to the ESPN Rise All-Area Team, was All- this decision, "We of friendship with each other. Soon after preschool, Area, and was chosen as the number 67 both got offers from they both ended up attending the same elementary safety in the nation. O’Neil Swanson was Michigan, but it was school. Only six grades later, they began their football selected as All-Area, All-State and 2 Dr. one of the hardest de- career together on the NFWB Vikings. It is said that Pepper© Player of the Week awards. cisions of my life not to O’Neil introduced Mose to team “Football is both an go there. However, they football, as Mose followed him integral part of our hope to continue stying as O’Neil’s best friend into the We both got offers lives and is our “ steadfast to their boyhood Vikings. Although they have passion," O'Neil from Michigan, but it ties with each other. been well instituted into Coun- said. Swanson said, "We’re try Day life, surprisingly, the was one of the hard- As a re- going to visit each other all two are transfer students. At est decisions of my sult of these the time. We’re going to be the beginning of high school, a c h i e v e - life not to go there.” best friends for life." So, al- the pair went to Orchard Lake ments, the though the two will not be at- Saint Mary’s until the middle —Mose Hogan two were tending the same school for the of sophomore year, the year the selected to be first time in their lives, they will duo transferred. part of the not only play to win and to suc- The pair did everything together; they played to- Top 500 Rivals.com Ul- ceed, they will have fun with the gether, worked out together, and practiced together. timate 100. Also, both Mose and game, with their teammates, and Each one attributes his success to his best friend: "We O'Neil were offered scholarships to differ- with each other. both got better together,” Hogan said regarding their ent Division I schools.However, these offers led to a development as fearsome players on the field. difficult decision for the dynamic duo. Photo courtesy of Ben Weinstein

Favorites: Food: Oreo McFlurry Mary Kate DiVirgilio Color: Yellow by Eric Gruskin Song: "New Slang" by The Shins Sports Intern Athlete: Will Ferrell in Semi-Pro Movie: Garden State mates after school,” DiVir- very nice transition from roller-blades to the ice skates and was Few are deserving of the label: superstar. gilio said. an integral part of our team,” Coach Riccardo Di Pasquo said. Even fewer deserve this title more than the MK owns a plethora of var- DiVirgilio, one of the few seniors on the team, helped guide the senior athlete-extraordinaire, Mary Kate sity stripes and patches, how- inexperienced hockey team to a successful first season, assist- DiVirgilio, who embodies every defini- ever a majority are a product ing the younger players and building team chemistry. “MK is tion of the label. This sports jugger- of her unprecedented success on a great teammate and a lot of fun to be around,” agreed MK’s naut, known by her peers and affec- the soft- c o m - tionately called “MK”, arrived at ball. Her im- Although sometimes balancing r a d e s Country Day with a distinguished pressive softball “ three seasons of sports can be on the reputation for her impressive soft- accolades include all- H o c k e y ball talents. Over the last four district and all- region difficult, I always remember that t e a m , years, she has expanded her inter- during her sophomore school is the most important thing. J u n i o r est in her high school sports ca- and junior years —Mary Kate DiVirgilio Allie Ul- reer, adding varsity Volleyball as well as all- nick and and Hockey to her résumé of metropoli- S e n i o r athletic achievements. tan during her junior campaign. Sarah Thomas. She is thankful that she H e r successes in It is almost expected that with such a rigorous athletic made the choice to expand soft- schedule, MK would face a challenge inside the classroom. her sporting endeavors But despite this stereotype toward a typical athelete, MK has because she finds the transcended this vision of a typical high school athlete, and after-school sports as b a l l earned the deserving label of a student athlete. When she stem from the work ethic wasn’t hitting home runs, DiVirgilio maintained impressive an escape from the tight Photo courtesy of Mary Kate DiVirgilio and difficult schedule at this she de- veloped as a younger child. “I have played softball grades in the classroom. “Although sometimes balancing s c h o o l : since I was a young child and worked hard to get to the level three seasons of sports can be difficult, I always remember “ M a n y Many sports help me cope I am at today,” DiVirgilio said. that school is the most important thing,” said DiVirgilio, who s p o r t s “ For MK, her experiences with the looks toward college in the coming fall. help me with the day-to day stresses of women’s hockey team in its inaugural year Although she is known for her athletic prowess, as her cope with school. Whenever I am having have been especially rewarding. “Probably high school life comes to a close, MK will not only be re- the day- a bad day, I can always look my favorite sports experience in high school membered for her crushing homeruns or powerful volleyball to day would be hockey this winter. Our team spikes, but also for her light-hearted and jocular personality. s t r e s s e s forward to hanging out with chemistry and coaching were great, and I Rarely do students combine such multifaceted athletic skills of school. my teammates after school," really enjoyed being a part of the team,” Di- with an impressive academic record and outstanding charac- Whenever —Mary Kate DiVirgilio Virgilio said. MK had never played hockey ter, but for Mary Kate DiVirgilio, superstardom comes easy, I am hav- before, yet when her teammates are asked to whether on a diamond, a court, or a rink, she dominates in not ing a bad reflect upon their teammates, she is the first only the sports aspect of high school, but the rigorous aca- day, I can always look forward to hanging out with my team- remembered for her skill and personality alike. “MK made a demic requirements that demand the best from all of us.