CULTURAL DIVERSITY
The Student Newspaper of Northside College Prep HS May 2011, Volume 12, Number 8 Online at thehoofbeat.com NCP News • May 2011 • The Hoof BeatEVENTS EVENTS Spring Orchestra Concert School and city wide talent Northside hosts the annual spring Battle of the Bands hosted at NCP NEWS concert Northside Junior prom fails to meet some students’ expectations by Andriana Mitrakos though some portions of the dance, like the Ending promptly at 10:30 p.m., some food and DJ, were undesirable. would say the dance closed weakly with the What is supposed to be one of the most “It was a lot better than I thought and the DJ’s unusual choice of a memorable closing important days of a high school student’s venue was really nice,” Gabriela Roman, Adv. song, Train’s “Hey Soul Sister.” As the lights junior year turned out to be less of a special 204, said. “The DJ was kind of boring, and turned on and students scattered out of the night than expected. Junior Prom was host- there were plenty of drinks but the food was banquet room and into the hallway lounge to ed on April 1, and although the venue, Hotel bad and there was really little of it.” pick up their belongings, they were quickly Allegro in Downtown Chicago could be con- Even though a formal photographer was ushered down to the main lobby and out of sidered desirable, it seemed like less than half not present like at some of the other school the hotel by chaperones and hotel employees. of the Northside junior class attended. hosted dances, many students could be spot- By the end of the night, many students had Shortly after the prom tickets began to ted taking pictures with friends during the made plans to go out and eat or hang out with sell, rumors circulated within the junior class event. From the multiple large windows of friends downtown. However they spent their that because of the small number of students the banquet hall, students had a view of the night, junior prom was an event that, for that had purchased tickets and the general above ground railway tracks that run through many students, will not be forgotten. lack of interest students showed for prom, downtown Chicago. the 2011 junior prom would be cancelled. “Those rumors were out there but they weren’t really real,” Mrs. Elizabeth Runkel, math department and junior prom coordina- tor, said. “People were saying that but we were pretty sure we were going to have enough people by [prom].” Facebook events were created to ad- vertise the prom and get students ready to purchase tickets but still, most students re- mained hesitant. It soon became evident that the reason students had not been purchasing tickets was not because of the lack of interest in the event but the inability of students to purchase prom tickets if unpaid debts to the Ellis Srubas-Giammanco, Adv. 206, and Tressa Ellett, school were present under their names. Adv. 105, dance |PHOTO COURTESY OF EAMON MCINERNEY After purchasing tickets, approximately As the night carried on, students danced 120 students showed up to the event. Some freely to the music until some received a play- students were surprised that the event was ful warning from Principal Barry Rodgers and not going to include a sit down dinner. In- some of the faculty chaperones who went by stead, appetizers and desserts were served the name, “Juke Police.” As the music changed, throughout the night to open time for more students walked on and off the dance-floor dancing. and sat with friends at the small four-person The event began at 7:00 p.m. and- stu tables draped in white table cloths that were dents were expected to arrive and check in scattered around the dance floor or enjoyed by 8:00 p.m., when the doors closed. The DJ small appetizers. The appetizers, which in- played music as the carpeted room filled up cluded pizza, nachos, eggrolls and burritos but many students hit the chairs instead of and dessert options of cookies, cupcakes and the dance floor. The music was relatively new brownies were arranged at three buffet tables and mainstream, but did not seem to include around the edges of the room, each comple- much of the more appealing dancing music mented with white plates and napkins and an and for a short period of time during the array of appetizer sauces and sodas. Shannon Cairns, Adv. 204, Maia Rodriguez, Adv. 203, Gina Heimsoth, Adv. 207, and Nina Clark, 203 strike a night, there were less than twenty students Some students liked the venue and felt pose |PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA HEIMSOTH on the dance floor. the experience was better than expected even One man’s clothes are another man’s treasure their own. gear. This made me think of the Northside participate in the drive. Black Student Union “We really want to make Gratis a per- community and its commitment to recycling. “Teachers and students have been bring- hosts Northside’s first manent establishment at Northside,” Eghe We talk of recycling and conserving paper, ing in clothes to Gratis since February,” Mr. Obaseki, Adv. 202, said. “We stress that it is energy, etcetera, but what about clothes? Snow said. “So, that cool shirt you take from clothing exchange an exchange, not drive, so we request new or Everyone has something in the back of her Gratis may have been worn once by your math gently worn items.” closet that has never been worn, or that he teacher or the suit you grab may have been by Timothy Suh BSU, sponsored by Mr. Randy Snow, Eng- can no longer fit into, or that was a really bad worn by the principal—you never know.” lish department, thought of the idea at the gift choice.” Even if one is not the type to look for “Swap, not shop.” A large sign reminding beginning of the year as a twist to traditional Since it began, the clothing exchange has clothing, there are other opportunities in to swap lies on top of racks of jewelry, vintage environmental-friendly ideas. Mr. Snow was seen a variety of interesting clothes and ac- connection to the exchange. BSU is now offer- t-shirts, jeans, and even shoes that people inspired to develop a clothing exchange here cessories ranging from rollerblades to fedo- ing service hours for any volunteers available have donated. This is the Northside clothing at Northside after his six-week tenure at Yale ras. Part of the clothing exchange’s appeal is to manage the exchange from time to time. exchange, which is first of its kind at North- University this summer as a scholar with the the potential to find unique or stylish items The clothing exchange began the second side and potentially of many more to come. National Endowment for the Humanities in exchange for one’s own clothing. week of March and will continue until the end Also known as Gratis, which means “without (NEH). Having accumulated several excess “For example, we received a fake fur coat of the school year. BSU plans to donate any charge or payment,” the clothing exchange is clothing items, he had planned to leave the that the general student body seemed to be remaining clothes to a women’s or homeless hosted by Northside’s Black Student Union items in his suite until he discovered a cloth- infatuated with,” Obaseki said. “The overall re- shelter. Meanwhile, teachers and students (BSU) and is currently located on the north ing exchange hosted in the lower levels of his sponse has been great. We really do get some should stay on the lookout for anything they end of the English wing, but may be moved residential building. nice items but [those items] go fairly quickly, might want to add to their closets. as the exchange becomes more popular. The “I was surprised at the high quality of the within two hours of their drop off time.” “I do check Gratis for clothing items that students are welcome to peruse the items on clothing items in the clothing exchange,” Mr. Another important aspect of the drive might evolve my great sense of style,” Mr. the racks but are encouraged to participate Snow said. “Everything was there from de- is the connection that is forged between the Snow said. “However, I haven’t found any- by swapping an article of clothing for one of signer threads to trendy dressed-down hipster students and faculty who all are invited to thing yet.” The Hoof Beat • May 2011 • NCP News Battle of the Bands reveals school- and city-wide music talent by Evan Rogers chalant, and made sure to preface their per- formance by stating that they are not just a Justice Reed, Adv. 206, rocked out at hipster band, despite how “hipster-esque” the front of the Cedric L. Hampton Center their arrangements and band name may have for Performing Arts stage as he played the sounded. electric guitar solo in a cover of Third Eye In addition to “Jumper,” Nonchalant Blind’s “Jumper” during the night of Battle performed a cover of Phoenix’s “1901” and of the Bands. Reed was backed by the three an original song by Reed titled “Worth the other band members on the stage – keyboard Shot.” player Kyle Sebastian, Adv. 204, acoustic gui- “I found the entire experience extremely tar player and vocalist Laura Krumwiede, a entertaining,” Reed said, “and the opportu- student at Lane, and drummer Christopher nity to simply be around such a multitude of Birnbaum of Niles North. amazing musicians was wonderful.” The band introduced themselves as Non- The 2011 Battle of the Bands featured eight other bands as well, all competing for the top spot as winner of the audience popular vote with their performances in the Northside auditorium on April 6. The competition was fueled by both personal and altruistic moti- vations – not only would winning the Battle ensure bragging rights, it would also help the band help a charity of itschoice. Prior to the event, each band chose one charity they wanted to represent. Once the Chris Szmurlo, Adv. 108, plays during the chorus of his band’s first song |EVAN ROGERS winner of the event was determined, Club Forte and Fencing Club, the two clubs that rock music, occasionally diverging into pop. tion in the form of “Mark Kharouta,” an origi- planned, promoted, and executed the event, The band 3 Minute Ramen broke that norm nal song done to the tune of the Knack’s “My would donate a portion of the event’s profit the most as they incorporated the rap styles Sharona.” to the winning band’s organization of choice. of Allen Tu, Adv. 101, into two of the three All of this would not be possible without Supported causes included the Muscular songs they performed. the efforts of Mikyung Eum, Adv. 202; Carly Dystrophy Association (MDA), Cure Search Ellis Srubas-Giammanco, Adv. 206, also Jackson, Adv. 202; and Emma Malueg, Adv. for Children’s Cancer, Greater Chicago Food got to show off his flow as he delivered the rap 203, the primary leaders in the organization Depository, and the Red Cross relief effort in verse in the band Revolutionary Solid’s cover of the event. They were guided by Club Forte Japan. of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” with fellow mem- sponsor Mr. Robert Albritton, math depart- The band Problem Child, and, in turn, the bers Danny Sobor, Adv. 100, and Zoe Netter, ment, and Fencing Club sponsor Ms. Dianne Make a Wish Foundation, came out on top, Adv. 108. Malueg, English department. Mr. Michael earning the most votes of any band. For their While some bands had had less than Coy, Science depatment, coordinated the efforts, the winning band members Dylan three practices prior to the event, many of technical aspects of the show. Pulver, Adv. 306; Cyrus Deloye, Adv. 305; the more developed groups chose to perform The 2011 Battle of the Bands was able to Alex Thiedmann, Adv. 406; and Adam Garle- original songs because of the extra time they draw in about 200 people, suggesting that it is wicz, Adv. 307 won $100 for themselves and had to prepare. The band FBP, featuring Nick not likely to lose its spot as an annual North- Paolo Natividad, Adv. 108, performs an orginial song $500 for Make-A-Wish Medrano of Taft; Paolo Natividad, Adv. 108; side tradition. The event provided a platform with his band, FBP |EVAN ROGERS Nearly all bands that performed played and Bart Mazur, Dariusz Prokopczak, and for not only humanitarian work but also for Kyle Keenan all of Lane, chose to do a dedica- the exposure of fledgling developing bands. Over 130 colleges are present at College Fair by Regine Sarah Capungan on colorful table cloths, each advertising a students did not stay for long at the tables of did not relate to their major. different American college. The schools pres- the lesser known schools, such as Case West- Despite these drawbacks, the fair still Students from all over Chicago crowded ent at the fair ranged from large Ivy League ern University and Kenyon College. provided an opportunity for students to find the gym and halls at Von Steuben, the host of universities, such as Harvard University and Although several schools were repre- out more information on the colleges they this year’s Spring College Fair. The fair took Cornell University, and small liberal arts sented, the information the representatives were considering, and many discovered new place on Monday, April 11, and over 130 col- colleges, such as Cornell College. The tables offered was run-of-the-mill and could prob- colleges they had never heard of before. Stu- leges and universities sent representatives advertising the well-known colleges, such ably be found on the college websites. Instead dents, each carrying bundles of colleges bro- consisting of admissions directors and alum- as Yale University and Rice University, were of admissions directors, several colleges only chures, poured out of the doors of Von Steu- ni. visited constantly by students that were eager sent alumni to the fair, and they were not well ben with their parents as the fair came to an Several brochures and flyers were stacked to speak to its admissions directors. However, informed about some of the programs that end at 8 p.m. Northside hosts spring orchestra concert from Lane, took the stage to direct North- by Andriana Mitrakos side’s orchestra. The night carried on with the string orchestras playing a total of eight Concert chairs arranged by pair behind well-known pieces. The performances varied sheet stands stood in a semi-circle around a from slow and passionate pieces with soft conductor’s bench. Beginning around 6:30 stringing to more mysterious pieces charac- p.m. on April 13, the auditorium seats filled terized by quick bow strokes and heavy bass. up with relatives and friends as the stage was The audience remained respectfully quiet dur- set for the orchestra performance. Shortly ing each performance but burst into applause after, students from both Northside and the after every piece. The orchestra was accompa- night’s guest school, Lane Tech, had taken nied by a piano for the final two pieces of the their assigned seats on stage, instruments in night. Daniel Hautzinger, Adv. 205, played a hand, reviewing the night’s songs before the piano obbligato, a solo in the midst of a play- performance began. Mr. Leo Park, fine arts ing orchestra, of Mozart’s “Piano Concerto department, took the stage and prepared to No. 20” while piano soloist Stella Han, Adv. conduct the orchestra shortly after. 104, closed the night with Beethoven’s “Sym- The orchestra, which consists of violin- phony No. 2.” ists, violist, cellists and bassists, opened the As the students walked off the stage night by playing composer William Hofeldt’s from their last orchestra concert of the year, “Palmetto Suite.” After the first two pieces, relatives and friends left the auditorium to Lane Tech’s orchestra took their seats in the greet and congratulate students on the per- Northside’s orchestra performs their first song of the night ANDRIANNA| MITRAKOS audience and Jan Bobek, the guest director formance. NCP News • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat What state certamen Northside peps for Cubby Walk by Sony Kassam saggelos in singing a Cubby Walk version of three songs, two of which were “Reptilia,” finals mean for Northside Ke$ha’s “We Are Who We Are.” by The Strokes, and “Just Like Heaven,” by “We are who we are-are-are-are,” Zoe Kat- Following the opening number, North- The Cave. During “Today,” by The Smashing certamen teams saggelos, Adv. 110, sang to start of the annual side’s The Dishes, composed of Chris Szmurlo, Pumpkins, which they dedicated to Miles Cubby Walk pep rally as Geovanni Gomez, Adv. 108; Robert Szmurlo, Adv. 400; Wesley Austrevich, Adv. 100, the Varsity Pom-Pon by Faique Moqeet Adv. 105, and Lucas Negrete-Rousseau, Adv. Laytham, Adv. 101; Charlie Mesimore, Adv. team threw beach balls into the senior section 110, the other two co-emcees, joined Kat- 105; and Fahad Sarvari, Adv. 110, performed of the bleachers. The beach balls eventually With the school year nearing a conclu- traveled to the junior section of the bleachers, sion, Northside’s Latin Club Certamen teams and then two beach balls finally reached the faced one of their final competitions, the Il- underclassmen’s side of the gym via Negrete- linois Certamen League (ICL) State finals, on Rousseau and Marty the Mustang. April 12 hosted, for the first time, at North- Afterwards, the Pom-Pons team per- side. formed their city routine and, after a few min- As the meet finished, Northside’s Upper utes of requests from Ms. Vannessa Ahmed, team, comprised of Latin III and above stu- English department, to hear the Cubs fans, dents, and Lower team, comprised of Latin II, the Sox fans, and then the Mustangs from the both placed first, while the Novice team, com- audience, a group of six teachers was finally prised of Latin I students, placed second. ready to belt out to a ‘Cubs versus White Sox’ “Hosting the certamen finals at North- version of Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You.” The au- side was a nice change. I always saw other dience members got into the rhythm and sang high school students help reset the buzzers along with the chorus. The group of teachers when it was hosted at their schools, this time consisted of Ahmed; Ms. Elisabeth Runkel, I had a chance to do that,” Honglin Xiao, Adv. mathematics department; Ms. Adrienne Cir- 201, said. “On the flip side, since it was here, rincione, physical education department; there was no fun bus rides to and from the Ms. Jessica Upchurch, adventure education event.” department; Ms. Nythia Rivera, fine arts de- Northside has placed first or second place partment; and Ms. Nicole Flores, mathemat- on levels in the past and continues to do so; ics department, who were all decked in either however, what distinguished this year’s finals Cubs or White Sox apparel. was a fundraiser to raise money for Northsid- Finally, with a performance by the Var- ers to attend the National Junior Classical sity Cheerleading Team and then one by the League over the summer. Specifically, Latin emcees who sung “Take Me Out to The Ball students signed up sponsors who donated for Game,” the pep rally had concluded. the fund based on the number of points their Charlie Mesimore, Adv. 105, dedicates “Today,” by The Smashing Pumpkins to Miles Austrevich, Adv. 100, as This year, Cubby Walk will be held on sponsored team received. Wesley Laytham, Adv. 101, Fahad Sarvari, Adv. 110, and Chris Szmurlo, Adv. 108, get ready to perform. | May 13, the final day of Advanced Placement The pledge packages ranged from one OLUTOYE ADEGBORO exams. cent per point to a quarter per point. How- ever, this did not stop some generous indi- viduals from pledging fifty cents per point. Working towards sustainability With finals scores ranging from 370 to 670 by Melissa L. España The DA believe that everyone can help to- trees can have sand and gravel whereas others points, the teams were able to raise a total of wards the goal of sustainability, even those in don’t need the iron from them, or how even $1488.86 dollars in pledges. With the year coming to an end, the Dirt the Northside community. something simple like concrete with holes in “Our ideas to have folks sponsor the cer- Actualizers (DA) are still at work behind the “When you have so many intelligent peo- it can help sustain the environment and help tamen teams proved to be a huge success,” Mr. school working on the Joy Garden. ple in one place and with such an excess for keep temperature and help clean water.” William Nifong, world language department, They are currently working on executing what can happen in the future,” Basora said, Most of the Dirt Actualizers are seniors, said. “ It not only got students, faculty, fami- a ten year plan that was created by their archi- “you really want to get those kinds of people and after they graduate they are confidante ly, friends, and the wider community involved tect and advisor that would help create food looking forward to sustainability and issues about who they are leaving the plans with. but also sparked excitement about the finals for Northside’s students, help clean water, like that for the future.” “I’m not worried about it at all,” Basora and made everyone who contributed feel a and raise a variety of plant life around the The DA have tried raising awareness said. “Luis [Mesa, Adv. 207,] is passionate part of them -- whether they contributed $1 campus. about what their group has been involved in about what we do and he knows how to be a or $150. We cannot thank the Northside fam- The DA are planning to partner up with mainly through word of mouth and are con- leader how to execute what he wants.” ily enough. Next year, we’d like to increase an organization called Development in Gar- tinuing to recruit students who are interested Recently the DA participated in the Arbor both the number of people contributing and dening (DIG), which is interested in the gar- in helping out in the garden. Day tree planting event held at Northside on the number of those who come out to watch den. “This isn’t going to be some menial task,” April 29. Many students and outside volun- the matches and cheer us on, but for now it’s “DIG is a very well organized company Basora said. “We try not to focus on just the teers came to the school to plant trees behind on to nationals.” that was interested in the garden and who physical aspect of it. We also want to focus the school, and they were accompanied by Additionally, the club partnered up with [might] give us fruits for our labor or help on knowing what you’re doing and knowing Mayor Daley. local restaurants, owned by Northside stu- us with money,” Ariel Basora, DA president, why you’re doing it. [For example,] why some dent families, to fundraise. Adv. 104, said. “It is basically an organization The restaurants, Rahmania, an Indian that is a kind middleman between people who restaurant, and Hunan Wok, a Chinese res- want to work and people who have money taurant, donated 10 to 15 percent of the bill of to donate. [One of our members] went to a anyone who came in with a Northside vouch- fundraising event for them. They auctioned er. Collectively, from the sponsorship pledges off things like Derek Rose’s shoes and helped and the restaurant donations, the Latin stu- raise money and give it to people who need.” dents were able to raise approximately 1,850 The partnership between the DA and dollars. Considering that it costs 450 dollars DIG could potentially lead to the DA going on for one student to attend, the amount can a trip to Africa in the summer of 2012 with fully fund almost four students or around members of Northside administration as a half the amount for up to seven or eight stu- part of a campaign DIG is working on to bring dents. food gardens to areas in Africa with HIV. While some teams might rest after con- One of the long-term goals of the DA is to cluding their championship meet, for Illinois work towards sustainability. Latin students, the state ICL finals signal one “I believe that the human race will do what thing: it is time to begin prepping for the na- it needs to to survive or it will die; it’s pretty tional convention. All that remains is the na- simple,” Basora said. “If people don't want to tional competition. Whereas the number of live sustainably, then there’s not going to be practices after a season is officially over usu- anything left to sustain so if they want to sur- ally decreases, the Latin students are ready to vive, everyone should live sustainably. It’s not prepare more than ever with nationals next going to happen in my lifetime but I am look- on the agenda. ing forward to working hard [especially with Students help move soil around the garden during Arbor Day |JEFFREY JOSEPH the garden] so it gets closer to that.” ELECTIONS EDUCATION Sports The HoofCITY Beat • May 2011 • Global Affairs 1:1 kids: where areMoving they? on Going back to classGoing Ape Northside teacher in the running for Chicago hosts Gorilla Challenge to GLOBAL AFFAIRS principal at two schools benefit disease research Reach for your dreams been hoping for just such an outcome were this bill would have us surrender to it.” It was such hardships that drove many Undocumented youth to be disappointed, as the bill was defeated However, for undocumented youth, that youths participating in The Dream is Coming protest for rights on December 18, 2010, but the initiative was problem is an irrelevant one as many were project to stage the sit-in, which blocked the not to stop there. brought to the United States not by their traffic at an Atlanta intersection, in spite of by Krystn Collins The Dream is Coming project is de- own volition or action, but by their parents’. the threat of arrest. scribed on its website, thedreamiscoming. “It was June 23, 2003, when my fam- “We want to show the people that we are According to the CNN website, an esti- com, as “a group of undocumented youth ily and I arrived in Raleigh, North Carolina,” undocumented and we’re not afraid,” Marro- mated ten to eleven million people currently who have worked for years on a path to legal- Rico said. “The first day of class in the U.S. quin said. living in the United States are undocument- ization.” They have continued to support the was very challenging for me. Not only was Even after having been arrested, the ed immigrants. In light of this, a bill known DREAM Act with protests and petitions. One the language a barrier, but I also could not seven undocumented youths remain loyal to as the DREAM (Development, Relief and such protest, staged in Atlanta, Georgia, re- understand why my parents would put me in their cause and to their dedication to raise Education for Alien Minors) Act was intro- sulted in the arrests of seven students: Geor- such a situation. I wanted to move back, but awareness so that the DREAM Act may even- duced in the United States House of Repre- gina Perez, Viridiana Martinez, Jose Rico, my mother explained to me the many hard- tually be passed. sentatives on March 26, 2009. If passed, the Dayanna Rebolledo, Andrea Rosales, David ships that we went through to ensure our “Knowing about this [issue] has given bill would have provided immigrant children Ramirez, and Maria Marroquin, all undocu- well being and our education.” me a choice,” Ramirez said. “I can ignore the who had grown up in the United States the mented immigrants who wanted to make Even in light of such preexisting barriers, ban and stay on this path of relative security, chance to earn citizenship regardless of their their cause known. many undocumented young people with sim- or I can join others to confront it. I can let families’ immigration status. Many who had “Undocumented youth are under attack ilar stories managed to do well in school up myself acknowledge the position I’m in and everywhere in the U.S., and it’s most appar- until high school graduation, where yet more realize that I can’t sit in Chicago, Illinois and “Undocumented youth ent in Georgia where five of the top schools roadblocks to their success awaited them. passively accept how others, less privileged have banned admission to undocumented “[Only a] semester before graduating than me, are treated in Atlanta, Georgia. The are under attack everywhere youth,” Ramirez, a Northside alumnus, said. from high school, I learned that I was un- outcome of bans will set a precedent for how in the U.S., and it’s most “These youth are banned for no other reason documented,” Rico said. “…Without [a social undocumented youth are treated in other than their lack of an immigration status.” security number], I wasn’t able to receive states.” apparent in Georgia where Much of the controversy surrounding any federal financial help, and I was forced More information regarding the person- the passing of the DREAM Act is the compro- to turn down the opportunities to attend a al stories of the undocumented students, op- five of the top schools have mise it would imply for the American legal four-year college and instead enrolled in a portunities to give support, and The Dream is banned admission to undoc- system. community college. I worked three times as Coming project itself may be found on their “The bill would reward and encourage hard as any citizen of this wonderful country website. Individual videos of the students, umented youth,” the violation of American laws,” Republi- to pay my own out-of-state tuition, and I was detailing their stories and motivations, are David Ramirez, class of 2007 can Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama said, glad when I completed two years of my high- available on the project’s Youtube account, according to the CNN website. “Americans er education, but I still could not understand thedreamiscoming2011. want Congress to end the lawlessness, but why this was happening to me.” Kickin’ it elementary school Discussing principal discretion and school day modifications by Kelly Buchanan
The Local School Council (LSC) meeting at Hawthorne Scholastic Academy on April 12, 2011 drew over fifty parents and at least fifteen teachers to discuss several issues fac- ing the community: principal discretion and an extended school day. Though Hawthorne Scholastic Academy is not a high school, this problem and proposed change could directly or indirectly affect Northside students in the near future. The meeting began with the LSC speak- The Local School Council at Hawthorne Scholastic Academy address attendees of the meeting | Kelly Buchanan ing of the principal’s trip to Reno and the currently remains in high schools. The repre- ing the school day, proved to be more heated the parents and teachers want what is best for new, mandatory Breakfast in the Classrooms sentative stated that in high schools, there is and brought additional parents to tears. For the children. As the LSC meeting came to a program that will cut fifteen minutes out of a special application process including essays at least the past three decades, Hawthorne close, no real conclusions had been made re- teaching time daily for the students to eat and interviews that each applicant must com- has followed the closed campus schedule garding either major topic. The only true con- breakfast. However, within a few minutes, plete before being accepted by the principal, in which students are dismissed at 2:45 pm clusion made was that change is inevitable the conversation became much more serious. but elementary schools have no such process and teachers then have a lunch period from and when it occurs, it will be for the benefit A third grade Hawthorne teacher, Mr. Eric Ar- and criteria, which lead to abuse in some 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm. The proposed change of the students. nold, gave a very emotional speech, moving schools. The parents and teachers at Haw- would be switching from a closed to an open A different school day for elementary several parents and teachers to tears, about thorne agreed that the children of faculty campus schedule. This change would expand school students may not be on the typical his five year old son, who did not get into members should be granted the same privi- lunch and recess so that teachers could eat Northsider’s mind, but younger siblings may Hawthorne. The teacher cited Chicago Public leges as siblings in order to keep the Haw- during the day, extending the school day be influenced. Additionally, extending the Schools (CPS) policy of keeping families to- thorne community as close and strong as pos- until 3:30pm. One parent said that increased school day in grade schools for lunch and gether and wanted to know why the families sible, but the representative for CPS would socialization for teachers and students that recess brings up the issue of extending the of teachers were not put into the sibling/fam- not budge from her position. After over an would stem from an open campus schedule. school day for more instruction time. The ily lottery as are siblings of current students. hour of arguing, the president of LSC ended Another parent reasoned that making this CPS school day is one of the shortest in the Though the teacher did not speak of it the conversation, and the CPS representative change would result in a loss of community nation, and there has been talk of adding an specifically, the policy of principal discretion stated that there will be a reevaluation com- relationships because kids and parents usu- extra two hours to every school day. North- was soon brought up. Two years ago, princi- mittee for the issue before the start of next ally talk and play after school until about 3:30 side students may not be worried over some pal discretion was abolished in elementary school year. pm. Though the banter went back and forth issue in elementary schools, but the tables schools after a Federal Investigation proved The next topic of conversation, extend- for almost an hour, one thing was clear: both may turn in the near future. it to be inherently unfair; however, this right Global Affairs • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat 2011: the end of an era? Mr. Devine is a finalist for principal at two local high schools by Kelly Buchanan
Every year, Northside juniors and seniors decide to take AP Government and Politics knowing that Mr. Timothy Devine, social sci- ence department, will be the teacher and that they will participate in the American Consti- tutional Law Program. Next year, this may change. Mr. Devine is currently a finalist for the job of principal at both Walter Payton Col- lege Prep and Loyola Academy, a Jesuit high school in Wilmette, IL and Mr. Devine’s alma mater. According to Mr. Devine, he entered Mr. Devine, and candidates Eileen Murphy and Dr. Gregory Jones address an audience at Payton| Kelly Buchanan graduate school with the intention of getting into administration, but after his teaching to his speech at the Parents and Community and a rigorous curriculum in order to succeed. Instruction at the Office of Autonomous took off, he put administrative thoughts on Principal Candidate Forum at Payton on April A part of his proposed idea will be to encour- Schools, and Dr. Gregory Jones is the current the back burner. 14, 2011, Mr. Devine chose to be a candidate age faculty to engage students in class and vice principal at George Westinghouse College “If I become principal, I have full inten- at Payton because of engaged parents. Par- deal with complex critical problems and come Prep. In the coming weeks, Payton’s LSC will tions of still teaching,” said Devine. “I will ents entrust their most treasured asset to the up with real solutions. Furthermore, Mr. review the student, parent, and community always be a teacher first and administrator school, and as principal, Mr. Devine would Devine cited his Constitutional Law Program opinions and will vote on a new principal. De- second.” follow the guiding motto, pura personales, as a learning experience in which he has con- cisions from both Payton and Loyola should If Mr. Devine is selected as principal of ei- a Latin phrase meaning “care of the entire nected his students with the outside world. be released by the middle of May. ther Payton or Loyola, he intends on teaching child.” Mr. Devine also emphasized the need Despite Mr. Devine’s experience and “Northside is, in every way, a truly dy- at least one class and making the rest of the for the perfect balance between the teachers, repertoire, the other two candidates boast namic place,” says Devine. “I would be equally administration do the same to keep in touch students, and the curriculum; a school needs equally as enticing backgrounds. Ms. Eileen excited to return to Northside in the fall as a with the students and their needs. According good students, the most talented teachers, Murphy is the director of Curriculum and full time teacher.” The 800-pound Gorilla on the lakefront as the day warmed up, most participants real- DePaul’ class of 2007. The younger Stephanie sary pictures for admission to Houlihan’s, the Gorilla Challenge takes ized they needed to shed layers of clothing, Arias, meanwhile, is a member of Northwest- restaurant had already filled up and a line had including Marty. The group lost cohesion as ern’s class of 2011. The HoofBeat caught up formed outside. over downtown as teams split up to find different places in the with them as they dined at Chipotle after fin- “We got in line for a little while but then thousands turn out for city, and the enthusiasm decreased as the so- ishing the challenge. people from the front of the line were coming cial element of the day was somewhat lost. “[Gorilla Challenge] was a lot of fun, but back and saying ‘All you do is sign your name urban scavenger hunt The next clue, which was distributed on the clues were hard,” Stephanie Arias said. up there’ or something so we just decided to a sheet of paper, read “Everyone loves Aslan “We would not have been able to do it without come to Chipotle,” Beltran said. from Chronicles of Narnia. Find his two du- our smartphones.” These occurrences point out a few areas by Will Riley plicates standing guard, pull out your claws, “It was more physical than I expected,” of possible improvement for future Gorilla flare your lips, and take a picture!” The land- said Evora. Challenges. “The TV show ‘Married with Children’ mark: the two lion statues in front of the Art One clue that Marty and his fellow North- “Start on time, have more tables at regis- made this Chicago landmark famous.” Institute. siders from the HoofBeat found particularly tration,” Beltran suggested. “They could have So began the 2011 Gorilla Challenge in Another one read, “Wait what? The challenging for a long time before finally fig- had prizes at the different checkpoints as an downtown Chicago, an urban scavenger hunt HIGHEST steeple in the world is here? Find uring it out read “With over 2 million of these incentive to go all the way, too.” that started on the south lawn of Soldier Field the church sign, make steeples with your housed in a place named after a man with the Overall, however, the difficulty of the and required participants to decipher a series arms, and shoot a picture.” At this location, middle name resembling Bruce
“My most memorable moments [in India] were when my uncle would take me to ride elephants and camels,” Lajja Patel, Adv. 110, said. “That was always my favorite. I also re- member feeding monkeys on our way to local temples.” Patel was born in Chicago and went to live with her uncle and grandparents in Anand, India at the age of three so her parents could settle down and find jobs that could support their family. Patel spent much of her time in India around animals, growing up comfort- able with monkeys, goats, stray dogs, and other animals that wandered the streets. Patel’s experiences in India included celebra- tions of the Hindu holidays Diwali, a festival of lights, and Navratri, a nine-day festival of dancing in celebration of the demon-defeat- ing goddess Durga. “Traditionally, in India, people would start dancing at 7:00 or 8:00 in the evening and continue until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morn- ing,” Patel said. “They dance in a large circle on Lajja Patel plays with a cat during her childhood in India. | COURTESY OF LAJJA PATEL a large open field. At the center of the circle, a statue of Durga is worshipped.” Chicago. The time she spent in India greatly “My family has definitely continued the temples [in the U.S.], adults and other mem- Patel lived with her uncle and grandpar- influenced Patel’s life, from her love of its traditions we used to observe in India,” Patel bers discuss the unfortunate circumstances ents while her parents settled their family in cultural traditions to her interest in the well said. “I happen to have a family that believes and we engage in fundraisers and projects to the United States. being of the country. in maintaining our roots and culture, so we help solve issues in India. Ultimately, it has “My parents stayed in America since Patel has been practicing classical Indian haven’t neglected our culture. In fact, I think helped me become a more global citizen.” they were new immigrants who were still dance since she was six years old and par- we’ve done a good job of upholding our cus- searching for stable jobs,” Patel said. “It ticipated in an Indian dance for Northside’s toms in America.” To learn about history of Indian-Ameri- would be difficult to take care of a child International Day (I-Day) her freshman and Living in two different countries has also cans in Chicago or to book a group tour of the and follow up with different job searches.” sophomore year. In her junior year Patel be- made Patel aware of the importance of envi- “Asian Indian ethnic neighborhood on Chica- Patel was so immersed in the lan- came busier and could not continue to dance ronmental sustainability. go’s famous Devon Avenue,” visit Chicago’s guage and culture that she was exposed to in with the I-Day group at Northside, but con- “In India some streets are covered with Indo-American Heritage Museum, located at India that she learned Gujarati and found it tinues to practice classical Indian dance on trash and animal extracts… You have to be 6328 N. California Ave, or surf the museum’s difficult to speak in English upon returning to the weekends. careful where you walk,” Patel said. “At local website, www.iahmuseum.org.
Egusi with Rice Ingredients: Excuse my Egusi Meat or fish (about 1 kg) Trying out Nigerian Since I am used to eating Mexican food, I 2 tomatoes thought Egusi with rice would be pretty sim- 1 onion cooking for the first ilar because most Mexican dishes are com- 4 red bell peppers posed of rice and some form of meat. I was 2 magi cubes time expecting the Egusi to be much spicier than Cooking oil it was, because of all the peppers I had added 1 cup of ground Egusi* by Rosa Pacheco during the cooking process. When I tasted Salt and pepper the dish, the meat was not overwhelmed *found in specialty grocers Making the Nigerian dish Egusi with with a distinct taste of peppers, but the Directions: rice was not as hard as I initially thought it spice from them was not overwhelming. Boil the meat or fish until it is tender. would be. I have never cooked on my own Aside from eating the food, my favorite Ground the tomatoes, peppers, and on- before, so I was a bit nervous as to how the part of this experience was getting the op- ions together (you will need to add some final product would turn out. The most dif- portunity to try food that I would have never water). Place in a pot and add the meat ficult aspect of cooking Egusi for me was tried. I really had fun decorating my plate as and the magi cubes. Add two tablespoons waiting for the beef to cook entirely because Egusi together was not difficult at all and well. Egusi is a nice option for dinner if one of cooking oil, and the ground Egusi. Cook that preparation took the longest. Blending was essential in giving the dish a smooth and is looking for new foods to try, and it makes for 20 to 30 minutes. Add salt and ground the red bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and even texture. the perfect meal for dinner. pepper to taste. Recipe courtesy of Nelson Ogbuagu Special Features • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat An extra school day Crash and Drum One Northsider gets a skills with the Janggu were sub-par. Playing Greek school keeps textbooks with worksheets and presentation- with a large group drowned out my offbeat stions. crash course in Korean performance, but when it was time for the students immersed in Some students at the Solon Greek school choreographed dance routine, my inexperi- in the high school and lyceum class tend to drumming ence would be on full display. their culture enter the classroom after 9:00 a.m. Unlike Despite my worries, the dancing did not regular school, where they would be marked go as badly as I thought. We performed a dance by Jamilah Alsharif tardy, students can catch up with the class routine in which we formed a circle that spi- when they arrive late. rals inward until we were all grouped together The Greek culture is strong in a neigh- Before class begins, the teacher writes in the center, at which time we all “exploded” borhood located west of downtown Chicago, the schedule on the board. The first thing the outwards. Yet when trying to perform a dif- known as Greektown. However, that culture students do is review for their test. Students ferent dance routine involving a slew of skips is just as strong Saturday mornings at the are expected to do their homework every and hops going back and forth, I looked like I Solon Greek school. Solon is tied with the week and look over last Saturday’s assigned was jumping on a floor of hot coals. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church lo- vocabulary. At 9:30, the test, which requires What intrigued me about Poongmul/ cated on 2727 W. Winona. Lasting from 9:00 the students to translate English words to Samulnori is the history and meaning behind a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, the school Greek, is passed out and then at 9:45, the it. It originated from Korean farmers who had engages students in the Greek language, his- students have a reading test. The students are performances to celebrate a good harvest and tory and culture. given an article and the teacher records their Northside students wait to rehearse at KRCC | ensure future success. They used four differ- Before classes start, the students in at- voices as they each read different sections so COURTESY OF KARN SAETANG ent drums, each given its own meaning. The tendance gather in the church lobby and re- that he can send the recordings to their par- janngu, representing rain, the kkwaenggwari cite the day’s opening prayer with the teach- ents. The teachers try to keep close ties with by Miles Singerman (a small gong) representing thunder, the jing ers. Then they head to their classrooms. the student’s parents by sending them the (a bigger gong) representing the wind, and the Students are divided by grades: Kindergarten homework their student will receive on Sat- In early April, I went to the Korean buk (a barrel drum) representing the clouds. (age 5), Elementary (grades one through six), urday earlier in the week and in case there is American Resource and Cultural Center to People use art and dance as means of high school (grades seven through nine), and an absence. practice with Northside’s Poongmul/Samul- expressing themselves and their emotions. Lyceum (grades 10 through 12). The idea After both the vocabulary and reading nori group. Poongmul/Samulnori is a type of Poongmul/Samulnori is not only used as an is to make the structure of the Solon Greek tests, the students get a fifteen minute break Korean drumming, but since my only experi- expression of the self, but as an expression of School as close as possible to an actual school until 10:30 a.m. Aside from learning in the ence with drumming had been in the form of all the different elements in the Korean peo- in Greece, but the small number of attendees classroom, the students use the church’s au- drum circles in the Sound Experiments col- ple’s way of life. forces high school and lyceum students to be ditorium to practice traditional Greek dances. loquium, I thought this would be the same. “Poongmul is so appealing to me because put together in one class. Due to the many different grade levels com- So when group members started to stretch there’s this indescribable feeling when we, all In each class the students review Greek bined into one dance class, it is hard for the before practicing, I was caught off guard. the members of the club, play together and grammar, vocabulary, history, and theology. instructor to keep the students focused on Since when did you have to stretch before perform,” says Joseph Tran. “There’s a mean- Textbooks are provided to students at the learning or reviewing any dance. drumming? It turns out that Poongmul is a ing behind each sound that we make and be- beginning of the year but many of the teach- A second break is given for half an hour Korean folk music tradition that also consists hind all the instruments playing together as ers at Solon Greek school work outside of the at 12 so that students can eat lunch. Pizza of singing and choreographed dancing while one.” is sold for one dollar a slice along with chips Salmunori is the practice of playing the four The home to NCP’s Poongmul/Samulnori and snacks for 50 cents, or students can bring drums. However, it also turns out that I am group is the Korean American Resource and their own lunch. not good at either of those. Cultural Center (KRCC), where the students The students also engage in Greek plays. I was shown how to play an hourglass go to practice their routines. It came into ex- Students at Solomon perform their dances at shaped drum called the Janggu. The perform- istence when low-income Korean American events the church hosts. Though attendance er usually carries it by a strap, but since I was youths began having meetings to address at the events is not required, they are places a beginner, I played sitting down. The Janggu problems within their expanding community. where the students can engage in the Greek has two heads and each side is played with a In March 1995, the KRCC opened with the culture the best. The plays are performed for different stick. The left head is hit with the mission “to empower the Korean American a program the students have when school Gungchae, a mallet type stick, which makes community through education, social service, ends. a low-pitched note called Koong. The right organizing/advocacy and culture.” The KRCC Although some students complained head is hit with the Yeolchae, a skinny stick offers lessons in fan dancing, Poongmul about having to attend Greek school on Sat- fashioned by bamboo, which makes a high- drumming, and other Korean traditions to all urdays instead of resting from their busy pitched note called Ta. When you hit both high school students in the Chicago area. Stu- week, others knew they were benefiting from sides with their respective sticks, it makes dents interested in joining one of the offered an experience not every culture offers people Students perform in traditional costume at Solon the note Dong. The group showed me a simple programs can visit the KRCC located at 2701 in Chicago. Greek School | ANDRIANA MITRAKOS rhythm to play, and much to my chagrin, my W. Peterson Ave.
Custard Flan “Flan-tastic” Ingredients was finally complete, and the Master Chef 1 cup white sugar First time with flan that lay dormant within me had truly taken 3 eggs over as I stared at my marvelous creation 1 can sweetened condensed milk by Nelson Ogbuagu with great pride 1 can evaporated milk I never thought I would be able to cre- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract “How hard can it be? I have seen these ate anything that would not be burnt or taste Directions ingredients lying around the house; nothing awful. So seeing others indulge in my des- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a seems to foreign. All I have to do is throw sert truly delighted me. I really felt accom- medium saucepan over medium-low them together-no problem.” These thoughts plished in my Master Chef abilities as I saw heat, melt sugar until liquefied and gold- were running through my head as I skimmed my family and friends digging in to my deli- en in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into the recipe list and glanced at the directions. cious dessert. It also enjoyed learning about a 9 inch round glass baking dish, turn- But when it came time to finally “throw them the role of flan in the Latin community. This ing the dish to evenly coat the bottom together,” I realized just how much of a mess pot. After a few more attempts, I managed common desert is served for all occasions, and sides. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat I had gotten myself into. to get it to that attractive brown color I saw whether at special parties and celebrations, eggs. Beat in condensed milk, evapo- I prepared myself by blasting the song in photos of the dessert on Google. I created or simple dinners at home. Flan made its way rated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour “Cook, Steak, Knife,” by Lil B, to get me in the the flan mixture by beating together eggs, into the Latin lifestyle from Ancient Roman egg mixture into baking dish. Cover with “Master Chef” mood. I then began cooking. I evaporated and condensed milk, and vanilla and Medevil times, becoming a staple food in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven took the saucepan, poured a cup full of sugar extract, and then poured it into the pan of that community. 60 minutes. Let cool completely. To serve, into it, and waited for it to melt. Of course, I sugar. I set my flan in the oven, allowing my I was happy to have been a part of that carefully invert on serving plate with had not realized that it was important to stir sweet delicacy to bake to perfection. After community, even for a moment. And if I may edges when completely cool. the sugar instead of letting it settle in the one hour of intense waiting, my masterpiece say, I think I did quite a flan-tastic job. Recipe courtesy of Rosa Pacheco The Hoof Beat • May 2011 • Special Features Maybe you can’t be a Bollywood star, but you can dress like one What to know about Today, the traditional sari is popular in worn in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and in North- many countries including India and Bangla- ern India. The kameez, or shirt, is long and Indian clothing desh They are woven on handlooms and often decorated, and falls above the knees. Kameez- embroidered with sequins or jewels. es come in many sleeve styles and have net or by Zobia Chunara Worn by women, saris are typically six embroidery. The shalwar, or pant, is loose at to nine yards of embroidered cloth depend- the top and more fitted towards the ankles. Anyone can find Indian clothing on ing on the height of the wearer. Though it is There are many different types of shalwars. Devon. Smple Indian clothing is worn every- all one cloth, a sari is worn over a matching The style can range from a skinny jean to pa- day by many women, while more traditional choli, a blouse that has short sleeves and a jama look. For women, the look is completed pieces are worn to weddings. low neck line, and a petticoat, a skirt-like un- with a dupatta, a large scarf that is draped As early as 1500 BC, Aryan women wore dergarment. The sari is then wrapped around over both shoulders and the chest. saris, a word from the Sanskrit language the waist, and the remaining cloth is draped The modern shalwar kameez is an eclec- over the shoulder. The way the cloth is draped Traditional Indian clothing is displayed at a local sari tic adaptation of Mughal clothing and is worn meaning cloth. The rich women wore silk saris store | ZOBIA CHUNARA while others generally wore cotton. There are around the body depends on the culture and today by men and women because of its com- many different ways to wear a sari including the occasion. Women wear bright saris for A shalwar kameez is another type of cloth- fort. Different embroidery, fashion styles, draping excess fabric over the shoulder, or joyous occasions, like weddings or for prayer, ing that is worn by both men and women. It is fabrics, and patterns have changed over time tucking the top part of the sari in the back. while they wear white saris for mourning. similar to a tunic and pants. It is traditionally to fit today’s needs for comfort and elegance. Wrapping a Sari, Step-by-Step
1. Hold the sari behind you 2. Bring the one layer of 3. Gather the excess end of 4. Take that bunch with your right hand and take it over and around your left shoul- 5. You have just made the 6. In front of you, there will be the excess sari in a round form 7. Now we start to create the from the border of the less the sari in from both sides sari vertically like an accord- der, but under the right arm. Bring it around to the front of your waist and throw it achol and the achol should since both ends have been used. Pick up that excess with your pleats. Hold that stretched decorated end, with the and tuck it in your skirt all right hand, leave about 10 inches from the right and hold the hand with the sari, pointing ian so it looks like a bunch over your left shoulder. fall just up to the back of backside of the sari facing around the waist so the border of sari in between fingers. Stretch your fingers apart so away from you of random folds. your knees. you. bottom of sari is just above that you can hold as much fabric as possible. your toes.
8. With the left hand bring in 9. Turn the pleat 90 degrees 10. Take it again just under 11. Repeat until there are 12. Hold the pleats from the 13. Then, hold the pleats the sari and hold it under your inward and you’ll reach the your index finger and thumb about 7 inches left from the border with your left hand from the top with one hand, right thumb, creating your excess sari. and then pull back 90 degrees left side of that round excess and let go of your right hand shake out any sloppy folds first pleat. hold the pleat firmly part. position. and make sure your pleats are with your index finger. straight and neatly folded .
14. Then, take the pleats by the 15. Straighten out the achol from its border, and tuck it in your skirt bottom so it circulates the body. Make waist as much as needed since sure both the borders are showing and the bottom has to be just up to it is draped across the chest, from the the toes. At this point, around end of left side of your neck to about the waist, if any parts of the the end of your right shoulder. The sari are sticking out, just tuck achol can also be worn straight, without them in. folding it, or folded nicely so that there is a pattern of folds.
Preparing the perfect pasta Linguine with clams by Jamilah Alsharif lic, parsley, black and red pepper, and clams with all the juice. Ingredients Directions Italians seem to know how to incor- It takes only one bite to notice the spici- 1 lb. Linguine Peel and finely chop garlic. Sauté light- porate pasta into almost every traditional ness of the red pepper in the finished prod- 2-3 cans (6.5 oz) of chopped clams ly (do not brown) in oil. Add the clams with dish. Spaghetti and meatballs and fettuccine uct. Although the clam flavor is not lost, it 1 head of fresh garlic juice, as well as the parsley, black and red chicken alfredo are just two few of the many may be overpowered by the pepper’s spici- 3 tbsp olive oil (or other vegetable oil) pepper. Leave on low heat. Boil the linguine recipes that include pasta. One Italian dish ness if the chef adds more of it than is sug- 1 tsp dried parsley in salted water. Cook the pasta al dente, or with a distinct flavor is linguine with clams. gested by the recipe. The clams make this 1/8 tsp ground black pepper still somewhat firm. When almost done, Similar to the way meatballs, chicken, and dish saltier than most other Italian pasta Pinch of red pepper to taste add about 1.5 to 2 cups of the pasta water eggplant make those pasta dishes unique, dishes. In this recipe, the clams are chopped Salt to the ingredients in the first step. This cre- the clams make all the difference in this into small pieces and it can be difficult to get ates the sauce. Drain the pasta. Add more dish. many pieces onto your fork at once. The clam Please note: All ingredients (except for the salt to the water if necessary (some salt will Linguine with clams is a quick and easy pieces are small but the bulkiness of the lin- pasta) are estimated. Any amounts can be changed have been added from the pasta water). meal to make. The entire dish can be- pre guine absorbs much of the clam juice, adding to taste, but the estimates provided will make for Once drained of water, put the pasta in a pared in about 25 minutes. Since the lin- the taste to every forkful. the most authentic Italian flavor. serving bowl and pour the sauce over the guine is thicker than spaghetti, it takes lon- The dish took less than half an hour to pasta. Garnish with Romano cheese and ger to cook, but as soon as it is ready all the make and turned out delicious. It turned out serve, adding more sauce if desired.
chef has to do is mix it with the sauce. The spicy with a hint of salty clam flavor— per- Recipe courtesy of Sarah and Bian cha Schoonhoven sauce is made by mixing and boiling the gar- fect for a casual family dinner. 10 Special Features • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat “It’s like a hum or a heartbeat” classes since January 2011, but Deon and his are about family, giving thanks, being happy, Culture consistent in a friends have been drumming at the American and being spiritual. No sheet music is used; to changed community Indian Center for many years and Deon him- learn songs the class listens to recordings and self used to work as the cultural coordinator. repeats them one the drums. by Carly Jackson “I was born here in Chicago,” Deon said. “The songs are made up from many dif- “I grew up here in the center… Now I teach ferent tribes,” Deon said. “There are two dif- “Powwow drumming has pretty much here. While I was going to school, I was the ferent types: vocables which are like hum- been fed to me,” Ansel Deon, instructor of a only Native American in the school, and that ming your favorite sounds or a sound you men’s powwow drumming class, said. “They was my way of giving back. That was my goal have stuck in your head, and the second type made me sit on the outside and watch. [They] while working here: to dispel stereotypes, to is a word song. For example, our translation thought if you were supposed to get into it, just have the imagery for the kids [that], ‘I am of that last song is ‘Our enemies are afraid of no matter what, you’d end up at the drum. a grown Native American man.’” A group take turns singing and striking a traditional our fast horses’.” Now we don’t pressure anyone. Now, teens When they begin the drumming lessons, American Indian drum in a lesson hosted by the The men in Deon’s class vary in age and drum and little children too.” Deon and four others sit around the drum, American Indian Center of Chicago | CARLY JACKSON experience; some are part of award-winning Deon’s drumming classes are on Wednes- made from the hide of a bull elk or buffalo, as the female performance role in a powwow powwow drum groups. Deon’s group is set to days in the American Indian Center of Chica- with their handmade drumsticks, which have is to dance (but females may sing back-up to perform at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Pow- go’s Tribal Hall, located at 1630 West Wilson foam at the top and the base. The drum be- males). wow in Colorado this June. Avenue. The large room, also used for the cen- tween them rests on a colorful, striped blan- There are many different kinds of songs “It’s just mainly traveling across the U.S., ter’s Positive Paths After-School Program, has ket, which is believed to have been blessed because there are many dances and the men seeing different sights and sounds,” Deon dozens of tribal nations’ flags hanging from by elders. The drummers in a powwow are sing in many different languages, including said. “That’s the best thing: seeing somewhere the ceilings and murals of nature on the walls. often the singers, too. Women are not al- Pawnee and Ponca. Every song has a mean- new or going back to a place because you had The Tribal Hall has hosted Deon’s drumming lowed to touch any of the drum equipment ing, and most of the songs the group sings a good experience there.” A different face of Chicago from across Latin America and the U.S., ac- younger audiences in hopes to raise cultural Experiences at cording to the director of the festival, Pepe awareness. Chicago’s 27th annual Vargas, which were often accommodated with The film festival attendees are - encour subtitles for those films produced in another aged to vote for the Audience Choice Award. Latino Film Festival language other than English. The festival also Every year, three awards are presented to included special events that brought critics three films in different categories. In the -fic by Mikyung Eum and the public together to share the Latino tion film category, the winner was “Anita,” di- culture. rected by Marcos Carnevale, which is a story A notice was posted that tickets for the The Video Poetry in April event featured of a young girl with Down syndrome who film “Chicogrande,” directed by Felipe- Ca finalists from a Spanish language poetry fes- roams the big city in search of her mother. zals, were sold out as I approached the ticket tival of international poets that included a In the documentary film category, the award booth. I recognized two more similar notices reception and a showing of the videos. Other was given to “Sins of My Father,” directed by next to it, and I impatiently waited in line events included the It’s a Wrap! Concert held Nicolas Entel, which follows Juan Pablo and hoping that tickets for “Symphony of Juliette on the closing night, which featured a perfor- his childhood, growing up in the shadows of & Pascal,” directed by Bruno Vazquez, were mance by The Pinker Tones, an alternative his infamous father, Pablo Escobar, a Colom- still available. Luckily, I was able to purchase pop band from Barcelona, Spain. bian drug lord. The third award was given to my ticket, and I headed to my designated the- Although many of the films were screened the short film “The First and Only Lesson,” atre, rushed by the pool of people going in the at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema and directed by Pablo Perea, which was about a same direction. A great majority of the audi- Doc Films, other venue partners were Do- daughter and mother who build their rela- ence was comprised of Latinos and Cauca- minican University, Genesee Theatre, Loyola tionship on a single night. Entel’s “Sins of My Father” was one of the many films sians. After, a man welcomed the audience to University, St. Augustine, and University of The films reflect over 20 nationalities showcasing Latin American culture and talent at the the last night of the 27th Chicago Latino Film Illinois at Chicago, allowing for the festival such as those from Spain, Colombia, and Gua- 27th Chicago Latin Film Festival | COURTESY OF AMAZON. Festival and introduced that “Symphony of to extend its connections to numerous com- temala. The film that I viewed, “Symphony of COM Juliette & Pascal” would begin after the view- munities. Juliette & Pascal,” is the story of an autistic and actresses that played each character with ing of the short film called “Check” directed In the past 25 years, the number of par- brother and a devoted sister who sacrifices so much authenticity that I wondered if it was by Iker Franco. With that, as the theatre ticipating female film directors has grown everything she has to take care of her brother influenced by real events. lights dimmed, anticipation grew. every year and so has the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, after the death of their parents. This touching On my way home, I concluded that al- Hosted by the International Latino Cul- Bisexual, Transgender community) segment story from Spain embodies the prominence of though Chicago may have a wealth of differ- tural Center, the 27th Chicago Latino Film which the festival proudly showcases. Among the value of family and of happiness; it also ent faces, much effort is still needed from the Festival of 2011 began on April 1 and contin- the drama, action and comedy films, the fes- shows the hardship that comes with accep- citizens of Chicago to be willing to open their ued until April 14. The two weeks showcased tival also includes animation, family, and tance and love. I enjoyed the raw emotions minds to growing cultures such as the Latino more than 100 of the “best films” produced a student film segment that reaches out to that were captured on screen and the actors community.
Coconut Date Balls Fill up the plate, please please! Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten Yemeni coconut date and I set off to make the Yemeni coconut 1 cup white sugar date balls. As a skeptic of dates and someone 1 cup chopped dates balls-a crowd pleaser who does not like coconut, I was not expect- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ing to be impressed. The recipe seemed odd, 1 tablespoon butter by Sarah Schoonhoven and far too easy to taste good, but we tried 3 cups crispy rice cereal it anyway. 1 cup flaked coconut My family does a lot of baking and cook- It turned out that the date balls were ing in general, so I was surprised to realize incredibly simple to make, with only a few Directions that no one in my family had ever used dates, odd steps in the process. In order to coat the In a medium saucepan over medium a fruit that, when dried, looks like a fig or date balls in coconut flakes, we had to first heat, combine the eggs, sugar, and dates. apricot. Beginning this recipe, we were not coat our hands in butter, a messy but quite Bring to a boil, stir occasionally, and boil sure where to find dates, let alone how to effective step that prevented our hands from for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir cook with them. When we finally found them sticking to the date balls. The best part of in the butter and vanilla. Mix in crispy rice at an international market, we found that a the cooking experience, however, was the date balls came out so delicious that even my cereal. Butter hands and roll the mixture date is a fruit that, when tastes much like an scent of the dates cooking with the sugar and cynical father enjoyed them. Needless to say, into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in apricot, but less sweet and much nuttier. eggs—absolutely delicious. there were not enough left to share with the coconut. Serve. After purchasing the dates, my mother In the end, the recipe was fabulous; the journalism class. Recipe courtesy of Jamilah Alsharif Cheerleading Mens’s LacrosseThe Hoof Beat • May 2011 • Sports 11 Getting the gold Playing a little too lax Northside cheerleaders win first Upsetting loss for Northside Mus- SPORTS place at the CPS Championships tangs. They played more like little baby cubs Northside ends Walter Luke Sobieraj, Adv. 100, to turn the ball over when the Mustangs had 24 points (one point Payton’s undefeated away from winning the set). A small come- back by the Grizzlies was halted after North- record side scored a point from Northside, ending the second set. by Ariel Basora Both teams were reinvigorated by the sec- ond set and the Grizzlies took a three point After arriving an hour after the sched- lead to start the third set. Northside gained a uled start of the game because of a late bus, five point lead after poor defensive play from The Northside Men’s Varsity Volleyball team the Grizzlies. started to warm up in a gym with few fans Payton started to make mistakes such in the stands at Walter Payton College Prep. as stepping past the net and serving out of The Payton team took a four point lead soon bounds several times until the two teams were after the first set started. The Mustangs were tied at 15. With the crowd’s support (includ- poor returning the ball after it was spiked ing the JV Men’s volleyball team) much more which led to a Payton run. The Mustangs noticeable, the Grizzlies played on par with turned over the ball many times by serving the Mustangs, matching every score North- it out of bounds and their kills were stopped side had. At this point the home crowd quiet- by well executed dives from the Payton play- ed down after a coach scolded the JV team for ers. Nevertheless, the Mustangs continued calling out specific Northside players. Perhaps to play to their best ability and found a way this was the advantage the Mustangs needed to score points until Payton was awarded the because shortly after the Mustangs scored first set with a final score of 25-19. five consecutive points until a spike regained In the beginning of the second set it possession for the Grizzlies. After closing the seemed that Walter Payton’s winning streak gap by four points and a serve by a Northside would continue. However, the Mustangs re- player into the net, Payton faltered on what alized that Payton’s blocks were susceptible ended their undefeated season, giving the to lighter spikes that seemed more like tip- Mustangs the set and game winning point. ping the ball over the net. Payton’s back row The loss at Payton’s home court produced defense quickly adapted by diving more fre- an uproarious response from the Northside quently for the ball instead of performing team and a quiet acceptance from the Griz- passes. After the Mustangs took a two point zlies. lead, Payton tied the score. However, North- Chris Ceisel, Adv.208, challenging an attempted hit by the opponent | ARIEL BASORA Still celebrating from the close game, side managed to get four consecutive points Sobieraj responded to Payton’s undefeated until a timeout was called by Payton. that they were not surrendering the second by Wesley Morioka, Adv. 203. Successful record this year. As the Mustangs began to adapt to Pay- set by scoring five points in a row. The Mus- blocks by the Mustangs slowed Payton’s of- “Payton?” Sobieraj said. “Not anymore.” ton’s powerful offense, the Grizzlies showed tangs then took a 21-17 lead until a turnover fense. Loud cheers from the crowd caused City champs, that’s right! lic Schools. We walked through the doors feel- of ourselves no matter what,” Team Captain high school small varsity division, King Col- The cheerleading city ing slightly uneasy and nervous, since it was Lexi Torres, Adv. 101, said. “I’m just so glad lege Prep was the runner up and Northside the first time attending the city competition that we not only performed a perfect routine, was named city champion. In the large varsity competition from for most of the girls on the squad. Each squad but we also got the title we deserved.” division, Whitney Young became city cham- the perspective of a was given five minutes to warm up on the Feelings of exhilaration and relief were pion. cheer mat before sitting down in the bleach- felt as the squad spirited off the cheer mat, “I just thought the whole experience just cheerleader ers to wait for their time to perform. drank their water, and walked back up to the summed up my senior year and made me real- The first squads were from elementary bleachers to anxiously watch the rest of the ize how much our hard work really paid off,” by Regine Sarah Capungan schools that were competing in the 5th and high school small varsity and large varsity Alexia Roc, Adv. 110, said. 6th grade and 7th and 8th grade divisions. teams. At the end of the competition, all of Because Northside won first place, the “Hey, get ready. Ready for the best? The Following them were squads of the small var- the squads filed onto the floor of the stadium team will be attending a banquet of champi- Mustangs are here to put you to the test!” sity division which consisted of teams with 12 and waited for the officials to announce the ons in June. Tryouts for next year’s squad will My squad and I spent nearly the entire or fewer athletes. Although at least 12 other runners up and first place winners. In the be during the last week of April. month of March chanting the cheer, creat- squads were competing in the small varsity ing choreography, stunting in the atrium, division, Northside’s main competition were and drilling the competition routine over and Mather High School, which received first over again. Coach Katherine Smith had cut place in both 2010 and 2008, and King Col- the competition squad down from sixteen to lege Prep. twelve girls after our last competition in Feb- Prior to the performance the squad prac- ruary. We had only a month to learn and per- ticed the dance element of the routine twice fect our routine for the City Championships and practiced stunting outside. The squad at Chicago State University on April 2. previously had trouble sticking two of the Although the squad usually competes in stunts, one of the liberties or “libs,” and the at least one other cheerleading competition routine’s pyramid. It is usually these stunts during its season, an emphasis is put on the that contribute the most to the nervousness annual city competition. Northside has gen- experienced by the team prior to performanc- erally done well at the City Championships, es. However, the performance went smoothly and they have received first place in the small and all of the stunts in the routine were hit varsity division three times in the past five solidly. The formations and motions within years. However, the squad did not compete the routine were clean and the audience and last year because of scheduling conflicts. judges were able to hear our voices when the The atmosphere at Chicago State Uni- team cheered. versity was more relaxed than the suburban “We knew that as long as we went out competitions the team attended. All of the there and did our best that we would be proud The cheerleading team poses with their plaque after winning the championship | COURTESY OF COACH KATHERINE squads competing represented Chicago Pub- SMITH 12 Sports • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat The lady Mustangs face-off against the Friars point for the evening. Women’s lacrosse loses The game ended with a win by Fenwick High School and a score of 11-3. Regardless, to Fenwick the Mustangs reminisced on the best mo- ments in the game. by Lyanne Alfaro “I loved when Megan started running down the field at full speed and passed all the Bleachers filled with parents and stu- girls, and she literally left the other team in dents who came to support the Northside the dust,” Ginalyn Mendillo, Adv. 107, team Women’s Lacrosse Team as it faced Fenwick co-captain, said. High School in two home games. The first Following the game, the team gathered kicked off with varsity at five in the afternoon at the left end of the field and discussed followed by the junior varsity game. Fenwick their areas of improvement, such as passing High School is a suburban school and had a to teammates. This year in their conference, complete team on the field. Meanwhile, the they are one in three. Mustangs played without their teammate, “We were just talking about working Tiffany Tran, Adv. 107, who sat out the var- better as a team rather than individuals. We sity game due to an injury. want to be a cohesive team unit,” Lynn Mer- “I either expect a really tight match or a rill, women’s lacrosse coach, said. total win,” Tran said as she looked out onto Meanwhile, the team captains were fo- the field. “I feel bad for missing out.” cused on improving their techniques on the In the middle of their practice on the ad- field. jacent field, Northside’s men’s lacrosse team “We need to focus on offense,” Jessica cheered the Lady Mustangs as they ran out Vuong, team co-captain, said, “as well as tak- onto the field. ing stronger shots and better passes. We had When the game began, Fenwick had pos- as many shots at the other team but they session of the ball and approached Northside’s made 11 in and we made three.” goal. A Fenwick player rolled the crease before Joanna Szaro, Adv. 108, racing toward the goal against an opponent | LYANNE ALFARO The team is looking forward to their next making the first goal in the first minute and game against Lane Tech on May 12 and hope a half. On several occasions, Fenwick players ceeded to score six more points and Northside in the last minute to wrap up the first half. for a bettew outcome. illegally hit Mustang sticks--leading to free made two. The first was by Megan Gillepsie, In the second half of the game, Lily Ho, “We are evenly matched, and it will be fun shots at Fenwick’s goal. However, Northside Adv. 208, and the second by Jessica Vuong, Adv. 104, ran from the right end of the field because we both are Chicago Public Schools,” made none of them. Adv. 102. The score was 7-2 with about two to the left, swerving past the opposing play- Mendillo said. In the first half of the game, Fenwick pro- minutes left in the game. Fenwick made a goal ers before making Northside’s third and final Men’s lacrosse falls at home Varsity Men’s Lacrosse loses to York Community High by Rosa Pacheco
The Northside Men’s Varsity Lacrosse Team faced off against York Community High School on April 7 in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. After four quarters of intense game play the Mustangs fell to the Dukes with a score of 11-5, despite being able to keep a relatively close score until the fourth quarter. The game got off to a slightly disappoint- ing start with two different York players scor- ing two goals in the first quarter. Northside’s defense was able to hold off York’s quick of- fense enough to let Northside senior Jimmy Nguyen, Adv. 102, score two goals in the sec- ond quarter. The first, only three minutes into the quarter and the other with 20 seconds to go in the half. The Mustangs and Dukes re- mained tied with a score of 2-2 at the half. “I felt that the first quarter was a chance to observe their defense and how they play,” Jimmy Nguyen, Adv 102, said. “During the second quarter we understood that, so the op- portunities opened up to score some goals.” After the half, the intensity from the op- posing team increased noticeably. York scored two goals within the first three minutes of the third quarter and another just a few short Alex Doyle, Adv. 104, plays the field during a lacrosse match |ROSA PACHECO minutes later in the 12 minute third quarter. side defense and scored a total of five goals Nguyen ran past York’s defense to make one broke down in the fourth quarter after they With only two minutes and 40 seconds left in within the first five minutes of play leaving final shot at goal for the game. As the last won some faceoffs. I feel like they just fed off the quarter, Mark Kharouta, Adv. 105, scored the score at 10-4 with only a few minutes few seconds of the clock winded down, it was of it.” a goal to keep the Mustangs in the game. Just left in the game. Northside continued play- clear that Northside would not win and York Despite the loss at home, the varsity a minute later Nguyen scored another goal to ing man to man defense on York but it was walked away victorious with a final score of men’s lacrosse team plans on improving their bring the tally to 4-5 at the end of the third not enough as they scored yet again, leaving 11-5. existing record and advancing to the Chicago quarter. their goal total at 11, six of which came in the “The sun went down and our goalie had a Public Schools Varsity Lacrosse City Champi- As daylight began to fade and the fourth fourth quarter alone. hard time seeing anything.” Nguyen said. “We onships for the second consecutive year. quarter kicked off, York got past the North- With just 53 seconds left in the game all collectively as a team lost momentum and EDITORIAL SONY ENTERTAINMENTThe Hoof Beat • May 2011 • Editorials 13 The (a)typical Northsiders All for one and one for all ...maybe not Northside as a distinct culture Individualistic versues collectivist EDITORIALS cultures
EDITORIALS The (a)typical Northsider MASTHEAD Northside College Prep H.S. Involved. Northsiders are involved both Innovative. A trait most rare in stu- 5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60625 Northside as a distinct in their school and their community. Most dents, Northsiders have an excess of innova- Tel: (773) 534-3954 culture students at NCP take part in various clubs, tion. Whether convincing CPS to allow solar sports, and programs within the school, as panels on the ceiling or attempting to make Principal In the classic film “American Graffiti,” well as community programs and service proj- Northside a zero-waste facility, NCP’s halls Mr. Barry Rodgers ects. Northsiders can be found roaming the are filled with the inventors and engineers of American teenagers were depicted with a spe- Assistant Principal halls oftentimes for hours after the school day tomorrow. Every time a student creates a new cific, identifiable culture, one of drive-ins and Dr. Margaret Murphy radio shows. Today’s teenagers have their own ends, whether just finishing up a club meeting club or brings a new idea to the administra- culture, one specific to this generation; North- or waiting for a band concert to begin. North- tion, which is quite often, another student Advisor side, in particular, has its own culture. We are side’s involvement in the community can be begins to innovate, a valuable skill in today’s Ms. Dianne Malueg a school full of bright students who are vastly found all over Chicago, whether at the Día society. Northside is the only school in Amer- diverse and strikingly similar. Within this cul- de los Niños in Pilsen or Mr. Arnam’s beach ica to offer the Sustainable Engineering and Print Editor-In-Chief ture are students with their own distinctly dif- cleanup. Economic Development (SEED) course, and Sarah Schoonhoven ferent identities, whether that of athletes, mu- Aware. Northsiders are always aware of one of the few to have students who create sicians, scientists, or a combination of many. their surroundings, both on a national and environmentally friendly gardens and energy Web Editor-in-Chief Olutoye Adegboro Specific qualities, however, separate North- global level. During election season, students projects, even after graduating. hold mock elections and help with campaigns The “typical” Northsider may have all siders as a whole from today’s youth; one can Assistant Web Editor-in-Chief delinate these distinctly Northside qualities to and polling places, and when disaster strikes of these attributes, but he or she is actually Jamilah Alsharif create the image of a “typical Northsider.” across the globe, such as in Haiti or Japan, quite far from typical. As far as teenagers go, Intelligent. Northsiders are often known Northsiders are there to provide support for Northsiders are the top of the top, the best victims. Northsiders also travel around the and brightest. Any school would be lucky to Managing Editor amongst other students as “nerds,” but that Zobia Chunara nerdiness is really a combination of book and world, whether to explore nations or to pro- have one such student; Northside, however, Sony Kassam street smarts. While it is true that some stu- vide service for communities in need. Adoles- has the unique characteristic of having 1,200 dents have more of one than the other, the cents are known for being self-absorbed and of them. This, if nothing else, is what makes Creative Director gradient amounts of the two vary greatly from unaware of their surroundings, but Northsid- Northside’s culture such a special one: all of its Evan Rogers student to student, making the student body, ers are different—they understand that life students are fully submersed in it, taking the as a whole, scholarly and savvy urbanites. extends far beyond the school’s walls. school to the next level. NCP News Editor Melissa España EDITORIALS Regina Sarah Capungan
Global Affairs Editor You, me, and diversity Jeffrey Joseph The importance of to ensure that students continue to receive own and help us learn more about the city we exposure to different cultural perspectives, call home. When we immerse ourselves in the Special Features Editors expanding our classes, organizations and events that include history, customs, language, dress, and food of Andriana Mitrakos World Studies, Multicultural Literature, Black another culture, we begin to appreciate diver- Timothy Suh international horizons Student Union, Jewish Student Union, Isang sity and see connections we might have other- Sports Editors Hakbang, Sabor Latino, and International wise not noticed. Nelson Ogbuagu When May 20 arrives, scores of North- Day. Having such an array of classes, orga- In its most basic sense, to be diverse Andrew Hague siders and their guests will descend upon the nizations, and events that are committed to means to have exposure to a range of ideas Cedric L. Hampton Auditorium to revel in the making sure that Northside students are able and beliefs, something we gain when we view Editorial Editor wonder of the Korean Fan Dance’s graceful to learn about a variety and areas of the world situations from a different cultural perspec- Faique Moqeet movements, the excitement stored in each gives students limitless opportunities to view tive. However, as discussed in the second high kick of the Irish Dance, and the colorful situations from different lenses. When young paragraph, an individual can also be diverse Arts and Entertainment Editor saris and kurtas seen during the Bollywood individuals are able to view a situation from in his range of thoughts. While it is okay and Diana Obracaj and traditional Indian dance performances. a different perspective, they become future actually encouraged to have a particular view- Special Features Cartoonist International Night has been popular with leaders who are better equipped to handle point on a particular issue, it often becomes Samantha Prestigiacomo members of the Northside community be- challenges and create solutions; solutions that hazardous when people become too comfort- cause it not only gives us a window into the will most likely require individuals to take a able in their viewpoint. When we close our- Staff Reporters cultural richness Northside possesses, but be- multi-perspective approach to solve the chal- selves off to the world of opinions that exists Olutoye Adegboro, Lyanne Alfaro, cause it makes each of us ask: do I appreciate lenges they encounter. outside of our own, we begin to view issues Jamilah Alsharif, Ariel Basora, Kelly the diversity I have been exposed to? Northside brings together a myriad of that are often multilateral in their composi- Buchanan, Regine Sarah Capungan, It may not seem like a question one would diverse people and beliefs, but it is only able tion through a unilateral view. Having that di- Zobia Chunara, Krystn Collins, Melissa ask oneself from time to time, but it should to do so because its students hail from one versity in thoughts not only allows us to base España, Mikyung Eum, Nicole Fiorito, be. Diversity is an exposure to a different of the most diverse and culturally rich cities our opinions on accurate news and accounts, Andrew Hague, Carly Jackson, Jeffrey array of backgrounds and customs, and at- in the world. Chicago is the epitome of the but gives us the ability to view situations Joseph, Bushra Kabir, Sonia Kassam, Claire Kilpatrick, Andriana Mitrakos, tending I-Night is one way that many indi- proverbial “salad bowl” nickname the United from someone else’s point of view, a skill that Faique Moqeet, Diana Obracaj, Nelson viduals broaden their cultural horizons, learn- States has acquired. Citizens of Chicago not is vital if we want to interact and work with Ogbuagu, Rosa Pacheco, William Riley, ing about different cultures and regions of the only embrace and share their own cultures, other individuals. Evan Rogers, Sarah Schoonhoven, Imran world through international dances. When an but are given the opportunity to revel in ele- So this I-Night, when you are in the audi- Senlik, Miles Singerman, Timothy Suh. individual is able to learn about another cul- ments of other cultures. Chicagoans have the torium relishing in the wonderful and unique ture he may not have had as much exposure to opportunity to learn some of the city’s most dances that light up the stage, remember how SUBMISSIONS beforehand, he becomes more open-minded, widely spoken languages such as Spanish and lucky you are to have exposure to such a won- The Hoof Beat welcomes opinion editori- a valuable characteristic for countless situa- Polish as well as lesser known languages such derful range of diverse dances performed by als from its readers. Letters to the Editor tions, and more cosmopolitan, a characteristic as Hindi and Igbo. They have the opportunity students who are just as diverse in their cul- and Op-ed submissions may be sent to that is becoming more valued as the world’s to try foods at the city’s eclectic mix of restau- tural backgrounds, traditions, and beliefs. [email protected]. global market begins to expand even further. rants that range from Brazillian steakhouse Learn more about those cultures you were At an educational institution like North- Fogo de Chão to pizzeria Gino’s East. Chicago- exposed to and read about cultural traditions, CONTACT side, diversity is something that students ans can even visit the city’s historic districts talk to your friends about some of the cultural The Hoof Beat is a monthly publication are not only exposed to, but encouraged to and museums such as Chinatown and the customs they practice, and participate in any produced by the Northside Prep Journal- explore. Northside’s student body brings a Chicago Cultural Center just to understand of the cultural activities held across the city. ism Class. As a student-run newspaper, myriad of different cultures and beliefs to the your opinions are important to us. If you more about other nations and cultures. Chi- Hopefully by the end of those I-Night perfor- have any comments, corrections, or ques- school, and as a result, students have been able cago is home to thousands of stories that to- mances, when you ask yourself “Do I appreci- tions, please e-mail Ms. Dianne Malueg to learn from the different perspectives they gether form a city with multiple perspectives. ate the diversity I have been exposed to?” you at [email protected] or the have been exposed to. A number of classes, or- We’re surrounded by a diverse group of people can answer with a resounding and definite Editors in Chief of the Hoof Beat at ganizations, and events have been established whose experiences in many ways shape our “yes.” [email protected]. 14 Editorials • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat
KEEPING UP WITH THE CLAIREDASHIANS LA TIMES Why are we friends again? Mediatown
of two reasons: in order to alter the percep- learn in microeconomics, most of these are How individuals choose tions of others about themselves, or in order Influence of media on monopolies or oligopolies, markets ruled by to alter their own perceptions of themselves. one or few providers respectively. Take the who to associate audiences diamond market, a monopoly, for instance. It Regardless, I challenge this idea of friendship. by Lyanne Alfaro themselves with I refuse to believe that one selects the people was founded over a century ago and is repre- sented by the name of De Beers. The company by Claire Kilapatrick they want to be friends with based on the per- Media shapes us. ceptions of others. controls the flow of diamonds into the United NBC’s acclaimed sit- States and sets the price at which to sell the Everyone has some- So if I do not believe friends are selected com, The Office, boomed one to laugh with, to go upon sight and based on the superficial, and diamonds. A Frontline documentary on the in 2008 after it coined, company has revealed that diamonds were to on a bad day, and to go I do not believe that associates are formed in “That’s what she said.” to a movie with. These are order to alter perceptions about a given in- not as rare as the company portrayed them to Meanwhile, Kanye West’s be, but were actually very common. De Beers our friends. How do we de- dividuals, what do I believe? I can only draw disruption of Taylor termine who these friends from my own experiences. I believe some used its monopoly over the industry to sell Swift’s Award Speech at diamonds as rare and beautiful artifacts in are? How do humans de- friendships are based on genuine common in- the MTV Awards sparked termine who they associ- terests - whether a love of sports, movies, or 1950. Marilyn Monroe’s paid performance of controversy in the fall of 2009. When Ameri- “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in 1953 ate with? books. Other relationships are formed in com- can actress, Marilyn Monroe drank alcohol Perhaps the most cli- mon experiences, the loss of a dog or having is a prominent historic example of De Beer’s in “Some Like it Hot,” in 1959 or smoked a advertising. ché way friendships begin is in the lunchroom the same crazy teacher. More often than not, cigar, the youth of the decade wanted to do on the first day of high school. You get one I find my relationships to be based on some- Sociologists’ limited-effects theory argues the same. that the general audience chooses to consume chance to fit in. If you choose the wrong table, thing far simpler than common interests and Sociologists refer to this phenomenon then hopefully you have better luck in college experiences. I become friends with a person media based on the individual’s beliefs and in- as mediated culture. Fashion trends, celebri- terests. However, media that we do not want because you just earned yourself a seat at the simply because I enjoy being around them. ties, and fast food chains, all promoted on the reject table. The best illustration I can think of I continue to associate myself with a person to watch is not filtered or censored. Budweiser television, magazines and the Internet affect commercials continue to air or television, and for this archaic method of determining those because I like who I am around them. My our decisions and actions. As consumers of who one associates with is in “Mean Girls,” friends are those who I can laugh with about heavily so during the Super Bowl season. In mass media, we are part of it and sometimes this case, the football-enthused dad might be when Cady scans the lunchroom on the first anything. Yes, I do believe that friendships are even manipulated by it. When designer day of high school seeking out a place to sit. change a person, and I believe my friendships watching the commercial, but so will the 10- fashion label, Burberry releases its spring col- year-old son sitting right next to him. She ends up eating lunch in a bathroom stall. have shaped me. However, I do not believe lection, fashion fans flock to the scene to see I do not believe that that this is how the ma- they have forced me to alter who I am in order At the mall, turn left, and Derrick Rose the season’s hottest trends. They want to be is advertising Adidas on a Panasonic plasma jority of people determine who to be friends to fit in with a group of people; rather, they the first to watch it and the first to report it with. It is outdated and completely based on have made me comfortable with who I am and screen television. Turn right, and the food because they know that they will earn recog- court is calling with its mouth-watering the superficial. have allowed me to develop into who I want nition for it. Due to mediated culture, style Some opt for the more cynical point of to be, not who others think I should be. smells and a five foot tall photograph of the reporters know that Burberry gained respect Big Mac. To become an individual free from view, believing that individuals determine To all those who are hanging out with in the fashion department. Therefore, audi- their friends based on how others will per- people they met on the first day of school be- commercialism means isolating oneself. ences will read articles about Burberry prod- Yes, it may be our decision which book to ceive them. For example, someone might cause they believe they have no other options ucts. Forever 21 and H&M know this too, choose to associate with the smart students – you do; find people who make you laugh. purchase when browsing at Barnes & Nobles. so trends from other collections will trickle But even then, we often read the blurb the hoping that others will perceive them as To those who still base their friendships on down to more affordable stores like these and smart. This can be viewed under a different the perceptions of others, look around and I author selects to publish before making that become available to even more people. Con- choice. The back cover often contains several light as well: someone who associates with think you will find yourselves in the minority. sumers are influenced by such trends as we fill less intelligent individuals might seek to in- Do not overestimate the perceptions of oth- quotes of appraisal towards the book. No mat- our rooms with newer advertised trends. This ter whether the text is your personal interest flate his or her ego. These ideas are not lim- ers, because at the end of the day it’s always might range from camel skirts to Silly Bandz, ited to intelligence, one can insert athleti- nice to have someone who you want to talk to or not, the author wants you to buy the book. a trend which celebrities also promoted. All media wants to sell, to rule Mediatown. cism or humor in their place. The basic idea just because, rather than out of fear for ap- Now, some markets are so canny that is that one chooses their friends based on one pearance. On the consumer’s part, it just takes great will they manipulate their consumers. As we not to buy into the mean media machine. SONY ENTERTAINMENT All for one and one for all ... maybe not tions, such as Australia and Canada, are all do not like to have either threatened.” given. Similarly, although collectivist societ- Individualist versus “me-oriented.” They fall under the individu- Although to one it may seem that indi- ies have beneficial qualities such as humility, collectivist cultures alistic category, while nations in Asia, Africa, vidualistic societies are better, that conclu- self-discipline, and forgiveness, Meyers men- and Latin America, such as Pakistan, Camer- sion is not necessarily true. It is neither the tions that collectivists may find it hard to join by Sony Kassam oon, or Costa Rica, respectively, fall under the best nor the worst to be a part of an individu- new groups as they are more likely to be shy collectivist category. alist society or a collectivist society. Like all and “more easily embarrassed than their indi- Would you forgo Individualists value freedom and choice, things, as AP Microeconomic students know, vidualist counterparts.” honesty, responsibility, whereas collectivists are satisfied with what there are costs and benefits to both. For in- In my own experiences, coming from an and true friendship for is given to them. For instance, an intriguing stance, in individualistic cultures, people are Indo-Pakistani background, my parents have ambition, social power, study concerning individualistic and collectiv- more self-centered and as a result, are more laid out basic foundations and have instilled and social recognition? ist ideology, involved American students and likely to declare statements like “I’m amaz- certain characteristics in me such as the col- Would you rather create Indian students where both sets of students ing,” versus people in collectivist societies lectivist culture’s value in honesty and obedi- your own goals in life or were asked to choose a pen from a pile of four who would instead say, “My family thinks ence to elders, which individualistic cultures follow those that are laid red pens and one blue pen. American students I’m amazing.” Additionally, David G. Meyers’ do not always seem to value today. Nonethe- out to you? Would you rather honor your par- tended to choose the single blue pen whereas Eighth Edition Psychology textbook notes less, according to my parents’ wishes, my fu- ents and elders or lead a varied, exciting and Indian students tended to choose a red pen. that individualists “demand more romance ture lies in medical school. Of course, living daring life? In a follow-up study, after the students made and personal fulfillment in marriage,” which in America brings in individualist influences, As Advanced Placement Psychology stu- their choice, experimenters told them, “Actu- results in more divorces in individualistic so- and thus, I would rather break out of the Indo- dents know, individualist cultures put their ally you cannot have this pen. Here, take this cieties compared to collectivist societies, in Pak norm of becoming a doctor, an engineer, own goals before a group’s goals and define one instead.” The students was then told to which people value deeper and more stable, or a business person. Instead, I would pursue their own identity in terms of individual at- use their pens and rate them. American stu- long-term relationships. Considering the fact goals of travelling around the globe while tributes rather than group identifications. On dents tended to value their own choice of pen that Americans are not exactly the happiest writing a column for the New York Times. As the other hand, collectivist cultures are com- versus the one chosen for them, while Indian people in the world, despite our resources and a result, just as the world balances both good posed of those who give more value to the students showed no preference. As a result, advancements, it makes sense why we want and bad, a society better than purely indi- goals of their group and define their identity this study demonstrated the idea that “in- more and more because of our motivation to vidualist or collectivist cultures must be able in relation to the world. dividualistic cultures promote freedom and put ourselves above everyone else, and our to balance both individualist and collectivist America, Europe, and western-world na- choice, and people who live in these cultures lack of satisfaction with what we have been values. LIVEThe EVENTS Hoof Beat • May 2011 • Arts & Entertainment 15 “HowKilljoys to make make some it work” noise My Chemical Romance plays a sold ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT out show in Chicago
LIVE EVENTS An evening of Andean beats Andes Manta perform folk music from the Andes by Bushra Kabir Playing folk music from the Andean coun- tries on the west coast of South America, the Andes Manta band from Ecuador performed in the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lin- coln Square on April 6. Andes Manta consists of four brothers, Fernando, Luis, Bolivar, and Jorge Lopez. Their musical expertise lies in the creation and play of more than thirty- five traditional instruments, simultaneously playing more instruments than two hands can hold, and vocals. The stage was set with guitars, drums, | COURTESY OF BUSHRA KABIR | COURTESY OF BUSHRA KABIR and several instruments that were new to the dies and gradual drum beats, Andes Manta im- The more frequently used instruments properly create music with the charango. majority of the public such as the palo de llu- mediately captivated the audience. The music were the rondadores made of bamboo, which An Ecuadorian festival song was per- via and the chajchas. One might expect more called for the audience to clap their hands to look like several flutes joined in a line in order formed, accompanied by an ethnic dancer than four people to perform on the numerous the rhythm and bob their heads to the upbeat of the different sizes, and various types of on stage, completing the immersion of the instruments. As Cuban music played in the joyful music. It could have been the excellent ethnic guitars such as the bandolin, cuatro, audience into the Andean culture. Dressed in background, the audience sat in rows of seats audio system of the room or the instruments and mandolina. To create the noise of rain- a bright red skirt, a festively decorated white and also at round tables enjoying drinks, themselves that sounded wonderfully vibrant fall, they used an instrument called palo de top, and a hat with long colorful streamers which created a welcoming and serene envi- and rhythmic. The composition of the music lluvia, which translates to “rain stick,” and it covering her face, the dancer livened up the ronment. Admission to the concert was free, by the numerous instruments gave the feel of is a long hollow tube filled with small beans or Andean party provided by the various instru- but a five dollar donation was suggested per being in a traditional Andean rainforest en- seeds with a spiral arrangement of small pins ments. Towards the end of the show, volun- ticket and was paid by almost all of the audi- vironment. Andes Manta gave historical and inside. Another special instrument is a rattle teers were called up on stage to play some ence. After the master of ceremonies intro- technical information on the instruments be- called chajchas, made by stringing together of the instruments in a song with the band. duced Andes Manta with praise, four middle fore using them for a song. One unique song many painted goat nails, which made a mild Outside the auditorium doors, Andes Manta’s age men in traditional Andean clothing, loose was performed with flutes - some the size of jingle yet an identifiable sound. One of their latest and third CD, “Andean Odyssey,” was full-sleeve tops with embroidery around the the segments of a finger - that made distinct most upbeat songs, “Estudio para Charango,” being sold, containing all the songs that were neck, appeared on stage, three with long hair bird noises. The bird sounds, combined with was dedicated to a relatively small stringed performed that night. Through the exclusive down to their waists. instruments to create rustling noises of wind, instrument in the shape of a guitar called cha- rhythms, which would touch hearts, Andes Opening their concert with a slow flute water, and trees immersed the listeners into rango, which is played quite rapidly. Accord- Manta brought out the beautiful and jubilant tune, accompanied by beautiful acoustic melo- a rainforest. ing to Luis, one requires long nails in order to culture of the Andes.
DANCE guys, and people just have a lot of fun.” One step, two step, back- At my lesson, because the majority of the students were trying out swing for the first time, the instructors, Annie and Evan, were step, kick-step especially patient. They were willing to dem- Dancing with the onstrate steps over and over again until the whole class picked them up. They began with Chicago Swing Dance the swing basic: shifting your weight to your left foot and taking a step, then shifting your Society weight to your right foot and taking a step that way, before finally taking your left foot by Timothy Suh back in a quick hop and then a hop forward. Soon after, Annie and Evan took it to Walking into the East Lounge of Univer- the next level with the side-by-side Charles- sity of Chicago’s Ida Noyes Hall on a Satur- ton. As Evan explained, swing is a very social day night, I was expecting a small beginner dance, requiring close body contact and trust swing lesson of lonely college students who that the lead will direct with confidence and had nothing better to do on a Saturday night. the follow will respond faithfully. Partners re- Instead, I was met with loud swing music, a ceive cues from each other from slight hand DJ, and people weaving in and out of conver- tugs, muscle tension, and even verbal com- sations. Occasionally, couples would try a few munication. Each partner represented poten- steps, bobbing to the beat of the music and tial success or disaster: some dancers had an laughing off mistakes. Java Jive, as the event easy time of laughing and working through is called, was living up to its name, promising the steps together, others were an awkward a fun night of dance. | COURTESY OF TIMOTHY SUH | COURTESY OF TIMOTHY SUH flailing of limbs and hasty apologies. How- Java Jive is an open dancing event every “For me, I know I started finding myself just learned or be wowed by the more flashy ever, I was definitely making progress, nailing Friday hosted by the Chicago Swing Dance So- dancing along to the old ‘50s songs that play skills of their peers and instructors. The les- my kicks and shifting my weight from side to ciety, a registered student organization at the a lot at shopping malls,” Bennett said. “After son is free and invites people from all over the side like a seasoned pro. Just as I was getting University of Chicago. The event is open to coming out to one of these, you find your- University of Chicago community as well as the hang of it, the lesson was over and my ego anyone, and a typical schedule begins with a self falling in love with it and just wanting to the rest of Chicago to participate. deflated as my instructors showed off a full beginners’ lesson from 8 to9 p.m. It is taught dance more. It’s a great opportunity to have “We really want to spread the fun of swing flashy swing routine “just as incentive.” by volunteers and covers the basic steps of fun at learning something new with no pres- to all areas of Chicago if possible,” Amanda After the dance lesson, students can walk East Coast Swing, Charleston, the Lindy Hop sure.” Bennett, the special events coordinator of the away with the confidence that they can show and the Jive. The short lesson is then followed The next time a swing tune comes on for Chicago Swing Dance Society said. We’re very off a move or two the next time they have the by an open dance session from 9 to11:30 pm passing period music, I’ll probably lay down a open. You don’t need training; you don’t need opportunity. where students can show off the moves they experience. Guys ask girls to dance, girls ask few steps in a hopefully empty hallway. 16 Arts & Entertainment • May 2011 • The Hoof Beat LIVE EVENTS Killjoys make some noise My Chemical Romance plays a sold out show in Chicago by Diana Obracaj
On April 15 at 7:00, Claudia Atczylo, Adv. 102, and I made our trip to the Aragon Ball- room to see My Chemical Romance’s sold out concert, which was part of their World Con- tamination Tour for their fourth CD, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. | COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM | COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM It had been my first time seeing them, and I Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.” The crowd and audience.” played the slow ballad “Cancer” from their was excited to finally see one of my favorite was filled with several teenagers who wore The electro rock and synth pop songs Black Parade album. The crowd swayed their bands live. The band consists of Gerard Way, My Chemical Romance shirts that they had continued throughout the whole night and hands and some even took out their lighters lead vocals, Mikey Way, bass, Ray Toro, lead previously bought from either the merchan- never slowed down for anyone. All the songs and moved them left to right with the move- guitar, Frank Iero, rhythm guitar and their dise counter or from elsewhere, or shirts that featured on their newest album are anthem- ment of Gerard Way. touring drummer, Michael Pedicone. Before they had made at home. Everyone at the con- like, and evoke strong emotions of loving “I`m happy they closed with “Cancer” their set started, opening bands, The Archi- cert was there for one purpose only, to rock one’s self and following one’s dreams. The because it actually feels so emotional, and tects and Neon Trees, prepared the audience out and party to a band that does just that. tracks are very enjoyable because they are they’re very strong when it comes to captur- for the main act of the night. Whether a fan The Aragon Ballroom did not have the relatable in one way or another and have ing the feelings the victims and their families or not, My Chemical Romance performed a best acoustics to hold such a loud and pow- unique melodies. endure,” Max Wronkowski, Adv. 100 said. “It very high energy and spirited concert that erhouse band but it fit all the people that ar- The eighth song performed, “The Only was a perfect end to a perfect night.” one will definitely never forget. rived. The floor, the balconies, and even the Hope for Me if You,” is about relationships Before My Chemical Romance played As we waited, the crowd cheered “MCR, lobbies were packed with people who ranged and having the strength to move on and be- their next song, Gerard gave a little speech MCR, MCR.” It was a packed house. Every- from preteen girls and boys who packed in lieving there is someone out there helping that nearly left me in tears. He said, “No one was shoulder to shoulder, and all of as closely as they could to their parents who you on your way. matter how bad it gets, don’t give up. Always us were sweating a lot. Suddenly, the band stayed back by the bar and bobbed their “At the end of the song when Gerard keep running. We will always be there for walked out and the crowd went crazy. The heads to the beats. While some girls passed sang, ‘The only hope for me is you alone,’” you. Just turn up the speakers, and sing like strobes and yellow, blue, and red lights out from the shock, heat, or both, others Carlos Ocasio, Adv. 107 said, “as he pointed no one’s listening; dance like nobody’s there. started to flash as the first song, “Na Na Na stuck around and rocked out with My Chemi- and genuinely looked at every single one of Keep running. Always keep running.” (Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na)” began. cal Romance until the very end. us in the crowd; I teared up. As much as we The band proceeded to play “Bulletproof The crowd became one giant mass as we all Gerard Way’s fire truck red hair shook were thanking him for making us feel like Heart,” and the crowd again jumped around jumped together simultaneously and belted as he jumped around the stage and gave his we could always belong somewhere, he was and threw their arms in the air, using up as out the lyrics with Way. The thundering all in every song he sung. He got the crowd thanking us for sticking by them these past much energy as they could before the night sound of the drums, sharp guitar riffs, and involved in the choruses of songs where he ten years.” was over. Afterwards, they thanked Chi- entrancing voice of Way filled the ballroom could whip the microphone towards the au- The last song of the night was “Helena,” cago, said good night, and walked off the and made even hearing yourself sing along dience, and we would sing out all the lyrics and they closed their set with the lyrics “so stage while the entire audience continued to impossible. such as during the moans and groans in “De- long and good night.” Then all the lights went scream and jump around with excitement. The band played songs off their other stroya” and the introduction to “Welcome to off and My Chemical Romance exited the For 35 dollars, this was a show worth at- CDs such as “Mama” from The Black Pa- the Black Parade.” stage. The entire crowd stood there and con- tending and one that I will remember for a rade, “Teenagers” and “I`m Not Okay” “My Chemical Romance and their open- tinued to cheer and scream “MCR” hoping to long time. My Chemical Romance continues from Three Cheers for Sweet Re- ing band Neon Trees have genius stage pres- get an encore. their World Contamination Tour continues venge, and of course songs off their ence,” said Atczylo. “They were very profes- After a few minutes, My Chemical until late August 27, 2011. newest CD, “Danger Days: The True sional and knew how to rock it for their fans Romance came back onto the stage and
LIVE EVENTS French revolution and a tough parliament, façade of unnecessary medications and treat- Through the treatment, the king is humili- this is troubling for the king. ments the king remains sick. In the process, ated: his limbs fastened to a seat, his mouth A masterpiece on … Aside from possessing excellent acting the king loses access to his dear queen, which forcibly closed, and his authority diminished. abilities Harry Groener, in the role of George drives him even more insane. Meanwhile, Mr. The audience is drawn in by the sincerity of a madness III, displays passion and enthusiasm that is Pitt, portrayed by Nathan Hosner, a sincere young royal guard. His role serves as a foil for hard to match. His acting makes one doubt and concerned prime minister, begins to lose the very different Prince of Wales who contin- “The Madness of the existence of the audience, that is, that one hope in the king’s recovery and his own abil- ues to sway parliament against a mad king. is actually watching a play and not witnessing ity to keep parliament appeased. To say more would ruin the play for a George III” a historic tragedy. From his British accent to Just when the audience is caught up hopeful future audience. With tickets at a re- by Faique Moqeet the insanity he portrays, his performance hu- in a flurry of pity and mercy for the king, a tail value of 44 dollars, the play is worth every manizes a king by presenting him as a help- new character enters the play. Dr. Willis, penny. The play will meet the expectations Wicked (at least in the British slang of many from those wanting to see humor sense). There is no better way to describe the to those expecting a well-written script. The flawless execution of “The Madness of George piece deserves to be commended for the col- III” written by Alan Bennett. In this fusion orful dialogue and vivid characters with excel- of 18th century English history and drama, lent costumes. Take Dr. Pepys, portrayed by what might traditionally be the climax of a William Dick, he is obsessed with the king’s theatrical piece — an assassination attempt feces and urine, claiming it is the ultimate on the king — is merely the opening scene. way to gauge how well the recovery efforts From there on, the whole play can be seen as are going. His enthusiasm for sharing the a more subtle attempt to get rid of the king by king’s feces with others provides comic relief the characters for different reasons. through out the play. A once playful and commanding king, At the end, the audience is left with a bril- liant portrayal of a mad king. Filled with won- George III begins to lose his sanity in an in- | COURTESY OF CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER | COURTESY OF CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER explicable manner. His symptoms do not fit derful acting, a captivating plot and catchy the description of what one might call mad- less man aware of his lack of sense. portrayed by James Newcomb, a doctor spe- lines, the audience will leave with a newfound ness yet there is no other way to describe Through the emotions of the few individ- cializing in illness of the mind, becomes one appreciation for monarchic England, and for his sickness but madness. In his own words, uals who truly care for the king, the play be- of the king’s doctors. His unusual approach, the talented actors who portrayed their roles. he has forgotten how to “seem,” that is, how comes cathartic. The audience sees the cruel involves “breaking the king’s spirit,” that is, However, even above this, the audience is he is supposed to act. With the backdrop of Prince of Wales instill a corrupt physician who the king must once again learn self-control, sure to leave with respect, and admiration, the succession of the American colonies, the works maliciously to ensure that through a which gives the audience a sliver of hope. and appreciation for a – mad – king.