The Campanile Mount Saint Joseph Academy

Volume LVII, Number 1 may 2016 What’s Inside Firebirds qualify for World Champs Trip To Le puy Page 2

Farewell To Mrs. Doyle Page 2

Student art awards Page 3

Mounties Give Back Pages 4-5

Presidential Candidates’ Stances on Pressing Issues Back (l to r) Mentors Tom Rossman, Paula Soley, Walt Palac, Hannah Farrel ’12, and Jason Soley. Middle (l to r): Emma Neill ’17, Tina Rice ’17, Annie Fowler ’18, Cianna Kiasulis ’17, Kaitlin Pryzdzail ’19, Alex Reyes’18, Courtney Gorsuch Page 6 ’18 and Sydney Stockmal ’17. Front (l to r) Joanie Gannon, Hannah Entwistle and Eliza Ewing ’16. By The Campanile she said, “and it may not happen birds got their six-week “build robot’s reaching a bar located five 2016 Disney again.” season” off to a roaring start with feet above the playing field and After capping off their 2016 The team is particularly an all-day design session in Font- somehow lifting itself at least Preview season with a quarterfinal bid at thrilled to have reached Saint bonne. The team used this mara- three feet off the ground. The their final competition, the Mount Louis after a season in which thon blueprinting to analyze strat- second mechanism, nicknamed Page 8 Saint Joseph Academy robotics they brought home both a Spirit egies for the new game, FIRST “Sir Slaps-A-Lot” in the medi- team was thrilled to find out that Award, given for outstanding Stronghold, and to establish a eval spirit of the 2016 game, was they had qualified for the FIRST team participation and attitude, rough idea of which features its a spinning ball intake designed to Summer World Championships in Saint and a Creativity Award for a suc- robot needed in order to compete quickly pick up loose balls on the Louis, Missouri. Although the cessful and non-conventional ro- successfully. With a loose design playing field and spit them into Clothes for Firebirds narrowly missed quali- bot design. in mind, the team, relocated to its the goal. Less fication for their regional cham- The Firebirds began their sea- basement shop to begin the build, With their competition robot, pionship, which was held April son at Hatboro-Horsham High while programming members Lumos, fully constructed, the Page 10 14-17 at Lehigh University, the Firebirds expanded their strategic team was selected from a wait list advantage by building a second to compete at the championship identical robot, Knox, as well as Youthful Sum- tournament at the end of April plywood versions of the obstacles and will be traveling to Saint that their robot would face on mer Activities Louis along with 600 other teams the field. Used exclusively for for the chance to win the world practice, these elements allowed Page 11 title. the team to prepare their driv- Immediately after team mentor ers for upcoming competitions. Paula Soley received notification FIRST mandates that a team’s of- Scott Kelly’s via email of the team’s selec- ficial competition robot may not tion, she organized a homeroom be worked on or driven between Year in Space meeting to surprise the Firebirds events. Page 12 with the good news. Seniors Han- The Firebirds jumped into nah Entwistle and Eliza Ewing competition season with a local struggled to control their elation event at Springside-Chestnut Hill as they pretended to address the Academy, where the team ad- Nancy Reagan’s girls about a “serious team is- vanced to the semifinal round of Legacy sue” before making the big an- competition. The next weekend, nouncement. For these two se- the team packed up for the hour Page 13 niors, the announcement was an drive to the Westtown School in especially memorable one. “We The 2016 competition robot Lumos races to cross a de- West Chester, where they again get one more chance to sparkle fense during a match. finished in good standing and Olympic and shine,” Entwistle said. “I was received the Spirit Award. After thinking of all those little things School, where Hatboro’s robotics worked on the complex code that taking Easter weekend off, the Preview that I’ll never get to do again and team hosted students and men- controlled the robot’s many mov- Firebirds headed up I-95 to their now we get to do more of those.” tors from dozens of other local ing parts. final event at Montgomery High Page 14 The younger Firebirds shared programs for the annual game This year’s robot, which had School, where they advanced to in the excitement. “It took a reveal, which takes place on the to score foam balls into a goal at the quarterfinal round of compe- minute to process,” sophomore first Saturday of January. In this floor height, traverse medieval- tition and received the Creativity Mount Spring Annie Fowler said, recalling the half-day event, FIRST, a global themed obstacles like a moat and Award for their sound design. moment of stunned silence be- organization that governs more a drawbridge and lift itself off the The Firebirds have closed out Sports fore the team began celebrating. than 44,000 teams around the ground by hanging from a bar, a successful season and look for- Sophomore Courtney Gorsuch, world, reveals the rules and ob- boasted two unique design fea- ward to competing at the World Pages 15-16 who was in the first wave of jectives of a brand new game in tures that earned it a Creativity Championshiop in Saint Louis. celebration after the announce- an international live webcast. Award at the Montgomery com- The team will focus on its off- ment, thought immediately about Otherwise known as “Kickoff,” petition. The first was a mecha- season events, which include out- the long hours the team put into this day also inaugurates the six nism to conquer the game’s most reaches, building days and off- their robot and about the rarity of weeks a team has to design, pro- valuable challenge. Called “scal- season competitions. The team’s such a huge opportunity. “We’ve totype, build and test their com- ing the tower,” this “end game,” own annual off-season event, strived for this for such a long petition robot for the season. played only within the last 20 girlPOWER, will be hosted at the time and now we’re finally there,” The day after Kickoff, the Fire- seconds of a match, involved the Mount on Oct. 8, 2016. Mount News page 2 the campanile May 2016 Director of Finance Mrs. M. Doyle retires By Hanna Iatesta ’16 & Brigid tirement will be a “big adjust- to her work in the annual musical. ily,” she says. President S. Kathleen Brabson Murphy ’16 ment.” However, she said she “They can’t get rid of me that eas- When asked about her favorite spoke of Mrs. Doyle’s work in ad- is excited to spend Mount memory, Mrs. vancing the mission of the Mount After 17 years of service as Di- her newly freed time Doyle spoke passion- and her diligent work with both rector of Finance, Mrs. Maggie taking vacations, do- ately about the open- the faculty and students. Doyle announced her decision to ing volunteer work, ing night of the play. “Mrs. Doyle has worked en- retire. sleeping in and con- “Getting to see the tirely to advance the mission of However, she has no intention tinuing her involve- kids reactions when the Mount and to do whatever she of retiring as co-director, with ment in the play. they actually have an can to work with our faculty, our husband Fran, from the Mount Mrs. Doyle has audience is an amaz- staff and our students to ensure a musical, where she has served for been in theater all of ing experience every quality Mount education… With the past 11 years. her life. In fact, the year.” 29% of our students on financial As Director of Finance, Mrs. theater was where Mrs. Doyle’s close aid, she has been able to manage Doyle oversees all financial deci- she met her husband. associate, Mrs. Ann that and to give me the confi- sions: budgeting, administrating Mrs. Doyle’s back- Zindell, Administra- dence that we can be able to help payroll and managing financial ground in theather tive Assistant, spoke deserving young women come to aid and the school store. and passion for the of her friend, say- this school.” When talking about Mount, drama inspired her ing, “From the time Just as Mrs. Doyle will be Mrs. Doyle spoke highly of her to get involved in di- I came 15 years ago missed by the Mount community, co-workers and the students, say- recting the Mount’s she has always been she will miss us. She simply said ing, “It’s a wonderful environ- productions 11 years willing to help me. of the Mount: “I’m going to miss ment, and everything is a learning ago. Although she There will be an ab- it.” experience.” may be retiring from Mrs. Ann Zindell, adminstrative assitant in the sence in the office and The Mount wishes Mrs. Doyle Working since the age of 12, her position in fin- Finance Department, bids farewell to close friend, the Mount community continued blessings in the next Mrs. Doyle said she believes re- acnes, she will return Mrs. Doyle. when she leaves.” chapter of her life. Students enriched by trip to Le Puy-en-Velay By Sarah Felbin ’17 treasures, it’s hard to name all of older than our country, I can truly to Compostella. You see pilgrims favorite part of the adventure: “It them!” While in Lyon, the group say I was always learning some- all over the city, preparing for the is one thing to travel to Europe “The experience was so rich, saw two ancient Roman am- thing new.” journey of their life.” and be a tourist and see all of the it’s hard to put it into words,” said phitheaters, the Notre Dame de Besides visiting sites that Mancini explained that visiting well known sights, but it was a French teacher Madame Deshag- Fourvière and even traboules, un- corresponded with class mate- Le Puy helped her connect with once in a lifetime opportunity to ette of the Mounties’ recent trip derground passages built during rial, the girls enjoyed a day spent the Mount’s mission: “It was a be a part of daily French life.” to Le Puy en Velay, France, over World War II as a safe method of “shadowing” their French hosts great experience to see where the Dewitt said of the trip, “The Easter break. travel for those in danger. in much the same way as the Sisters of Saint Joseph began and people and the experiences I lived The trip, as part of the Mancini said her favorite sites Mount hosts seventh and eighth how far their mission has spread.” with and through were even more Mount’s French Exchange Pro- included the Château de La- graders throughout the fall and Besides a new appreciation for beautiful than the rolling land- gram, brought seven Mount fayette, the castle owned by the spring semesters. art and culture, the girls also de- scape and scenery.” students together with students Marquis de Lafayette during the A favorite moment for all on veloped strong friendships with Sister Kathleen explained that from L’Ensemble Scolaire Saint French Revolution, and a res- the trip was a tour of the Kitchen their French hosts and their fami- she hopes the Mounties’ new re- Jacques de Com- lationships and postelle in Le knowledge from Puy. However, un- the trip will like many of the help them form Mount’s interna- a deeper un- tional trips, stu- derstanding of dents on the ex- culture: “Travel cursion were able and meeting to immerse them- people of differ- selves in both the ent cultures and French language beliefs can serve and culture by to create a better staying and trav- world of accept- eling around Le ing differences Puy with their and building a French hosts. world commu- Included as nity of tolerance part of the girls’ and acceptance trip were tours of of each other.” the kitchen where The Mount the very first Sis- anticipates a ters of Saint Jo- continuation of seph came to be, the new French (l to r) Madame, Julia DeWitt ’18, Caroline Savage ’17, Katrina visits to beautiful The Chapel of Saint Michel d’Aiguihe in Exchange Pro- cathedrals and Le Puy, France. Reethof-Bower ’17, Lauren Scheffey ’16, Moira Carroll ’18, Lola Ro- gram, including castles and vari- sario ’16, Mary Mancini ’18 and President S. Kathleen Brabson. trips that run ous Easter celebrations. taurant frequented by Benjamin where the first Sisters of Saint Jo- lies. every other year. The immer- Sophomore Mary Mancini Franklin in Paris. seph came together to share their “The entire group went out sion experience, while fun and said her holiday experience was “Being able to make these real daily experiences. for pizza,” said junior Katrina enjoyable, builds lifelong skills not too different from a typical life connections by seeing these “While in the Kitchen, I closed Reethof-Bower. “It was just a lot and bonds that will help shape American Easter: “We went to places in person makes it so much my eyes and tried to feel [the sis- of fun to get to know the French Mounties of future classes. church in the Cathedral of Le easier to learn,” Mancini said ters’] spirit and presence still giv- students.” “Our students are experiencing Puy, and after, my host family As students of the French lan- ing life and meaning to all who “I really enjoyed getting to a world that is much smaller and set up a French Easter egg hunt, guage, the girls also had a chance visit,” said President S. Kathleen experience life in a French fam- easily accessible to one another,” where we looked for eggs and put to brush up on their grammar and Brabson. “I could be there with ily,” said sophomore Julia Dewitt. said Sister Kathleen. “If this is them into our baskets, just like in speaking skills. the students and have them see “Here, I only have one younger God’s work, then prayer, partner- the United States.” “The most valuable lesson this the place of our founding and brother, but in France I had three ship and grace will carry the mis- The group also went sightsee- trip has taught me is definitely the faith of the sisters who have younger siblings, one the same sion into the future.” ing from city to city. Madame that traveling is the best way to brought us to today.” age as me and one older as well. Deshagette was especially moved learn,” said Mancini. “Between Adding to the experience of It was nice to be part of a big fam- by the visit to the city of Lyon. picking up new French phrases the day was the sight of pilgrims. ily.” Madame said, “The oldest just from hearing people talk Deshagette said, “Le Puy is the Mancini said that experiencing French city has so many historic to visiting actual French castles starting point for the pilgrimage French culture firsthand was her Mount News MAY 2016 the campanile Page 3 Four seniors garner awards at Art Show By Maddie Coulter ’16 & Katherine Schaefer ’17

The Mount Art Department recently had much success at the 2016 annual Archdiocesan High School Art Competition. The Archdiocesan High School Art Competition was hosted by La- salle University. Started in 1997, the competition has seen a top three finish from a Mount student every year.

First Place Drawing (left): Kailey Karabin ’16 Art scholar Kailey Karabin’s first place drawing was a portrait of her dog. Karabin said that the piece is a part of her Breadth for AP Studio Art. “For my Breadth, I have to show my range of talents through twelve pieces that reflect who I am. I drew my dog, Minnie, in colored pencils to show an aspect of line - an element of design.” Karabin plans on majoring in architectural engineering when she at- tends Penn State in the fall. “I believe that there is more to being an artist than just drawing or painting pictures, I think art will help me as a student and engineer,” Karabin said. “In my future career I will be able to grasp concepts visu- ally, bring new artistic aspect to the table and use my creativity for new projects.”

First Place Computer-Generated Art (below): Francesa Diliberto ’16 Francesca Diliberto took first in her category. Inspired by this generation’s desire to be satisfied through social media, Diliberto created an image of a digital board game for the competition. “This computer generated board game utilized social media to reflect how we, as children, were satis- fied with playing a tangible board game, but as teenagers we need to use technology to find that same satisfaction.” Diliberto said, discussing her piece. Hoping to continue her artistic studies, Diliberto intends to major in Product Design at Drexel Univer- sity. After college, she aspires to be a creative director for a globally recognized company, where she will both innovate and inspire the design of the company’s new products.

Second Place Computer-Generated Art (above): Heather Brady ’16 Competing in the computer-generated art category, Heather Brady designed a poster selling the ADAM font for her second place finish. She described her method for creating the piece by saying, “In Com- mercial Design, we were given a project where we had to make a poster that sold a Font of our choosing. I chose the font ADAM and decided to do something fun with colors and incorporate a unique way of display- ing the letters and numbers.” Brady plans on attending West Chester University in the fall, where she will major in Business Marketing, but hopes to incorporate her art istic skills into her career in the future.

Second Place Ceramics (right): Zoe Ramos ’16 Zoe Ramos’ ceramics piece, modeled after Roy Lichtenstein’s 1963 photo titled “Drowning Girl,” placed second in the competition. When asked why the photo inspired her, Ramos said, “I don’t know if there’s necessarily a general meaning behind my artwork. I think that for each piece I have different intentions. I am inspired a lot by popular culture and social media, though. I have a Pinterest board with over 400 pins of art work. I like taking ideas or techniques from a bunch of the pieces and incorporating them into a new original piece.” Ramos will begin studying Architecture at The George Washington University next fall. She hopes this major will tie together art, science and math, her three favorite areas of study. Mount Life Page 4 the campanile MAY 2016 Student fundraisers 2016: the recap By Corinnne Filograna ’18, Caroline Hladik ’18, Claudia Langella ’18, Mary Mancini ’18, Cara Sheedy ‘18, Riley Stack ’18 & Lily Tubman ’18

Alyssa Mattia ’17 and Mady Taylor ’18 pose with a check made out to the Back (l to r) Katie de Luca ’16, Mady Taylor ’18 and Rachel Murray ’17. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Front (l to r) Maeve McCormick ’18 and Jocelyn La Fleur ’17. (Missing) Jessica Burns ’16.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center: Mady Taylor Community Partnership School: Maeve McCormick Sophomore Mady Taylor’s charity, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Sophomore Maeve McCormick’s charity of choice was the Community Partnership provides veterans with inexpensive or free health care from Veterans Affairs hospitals School, where her mother is a member of the school’s Board of Trustees. and assisted living centers. The Community Partnership School is a school based in North Philadelphia that reaches Taylor said she was first motivated to aid the veterans while on a field trip at the Uni- out to less fortunate families in Philadelphia neighborhoods. The school provides children versity of Pennsylvania. She saw a student who had set up a table, encouraging people in Pre-K through fifth grade with an education and an environment in which to thrive. passing by to take some time to write a thank-you note for a veteran at the VAMC. McCormick’s mom joined one of her friends on a trip to CPS one day, and from there “Inspired by this simple yet effective gesture, I saw an opportunity to do something she became heavily involved with the school. like that here at school,” said Taylor. “My mom even has a framed picture of herself and one of the children she helps in our Her own personal connection to the military through her cousin has made the mission house, and just from that, you can tell the extreme impact CPS has had on her life,” said of this organization even more powerful. At seven years old, she was informed by her McCormick with a smile. uncle during a car ride that her oldest cousin, Tim, would become a “pilot in the U.S On May 19, McCormick will host a bake sale at the Plant Bar and all of the profits Navy, protecting us and the rest of the country from bad guys.” will go towards the education and services that CPS offers to the families. In addition to “With that explanation, I was thoroughly convinced that Tim was going to be a super- participating in the bake sale, students can also volunteer through the school’s lunch buddy hero, and I am still convinced to this day.” program, where students from Mount can share their lunch time with the kids at CPS. On Veteran’s Day, Taylor held a card drive at the plant bar and produced almost 200 “Donating money is especially helpful for CPS right now because CPS only rents a cards to give to the veterans who chose to risk their lives as her cousin did. In addition space in Project H.O.M.E.’s headquarters. They are close to raising enough money to pur- to the card drive, students participated in Taylor’s dress down day on January 29, raising chase their own building nearby in North Philadelphia. At this point, every donation helps over $1,000 for the VAMC. as they try to reach their goal,” said McCormick.

Brave Hearts for Strong Minds: Katie de Luca Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation: Jessica Burns Senior Katie de Luca was one of two Mounties whose proposal for Charity Day was Senior Jessica Burns’s proposal was also selected for Charity Day. The charity, the Sandy selected. Her chosen organization, Brave Hearts for Strong Minds, provides funding for Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, founded by Rollman’s nurse and sister after she suc- a college education to children who have lost a parent. cumbed to ovarian cancer, works to educate and support women suffering from ovarian De Luca got involved with Brave Hearts for Strong Minds about a year and a half ago cancer. when her uncle tragically passed away. In a time of mourning, this organization provided Burn’s mother passed away in August 2013 from ovarian cancer. Mrs. Burns became her cousins with hope and comfort by offering funding for their futures. involved with the foundation after being diagnosed herself, working to promote awareness For this reason, de Luca has dedicated herself to helping families in similar situations of the symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer to other women. by running 5k’s as well as participating in fundraisers at restaurants. Burns continues her mother’s work as an advocate for awareness, saying, “For me it’s so On Charity Day, de Luca accepted a check for $1,500 for Brave Hearts for Strong important to let everyone know. A lot of people don’t know that teal is the color for ovarian Minds. She said, “When we all come together in unity and we support each other, you cancer and September is national ovarian cancer awareness month.” know that we are trying to help the people who are affected. It makes it so much easier Burns promotes events for the cause through Facebook, such as bingo nights or the 5K to enact a change.” she ran on April 23 in Philadelphia. Mount students can continue to be involved with the organization by participating in Charity Day was a special and memorable one for Burns and her family. The Mount its event at La Salle College High School on Saturday, June 18, which will offer a walk, community raised $1,500 for the organization, and Burns said, “We have one of the biggest music, ice cream trucks and face painting. support systems here. Charity Day means everyone’s here for you.”

Doctors Without Borders: Jocelyn La Fleur Special Equestrians: Rachel Murray Junior Jocelyn La Fleur’s proposal, Doctors Without Borders, was chosen for a bake Junior Rachel Murray raised $140 for her chosen charity, Special Equestrians. sale fundraiser this school year. Located in Warrington, PA, Special Equestrians is a therapy riding center for children “After hearing about the aerial attacks by the U.S. last October on their base in Kun- with disabilities. Over 60 disabilities, such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism duz, Afghanistan, I decided that I wanted to help this organization,” said La Fleur. Spectrum Disorder, are all represented at Special Equestrians. Children are able to ride the The organization, Doctors Without Borders, provides emergency medical care to peo- horses with the assistance of a volunteer. ple all over the globe. People in countries stricken by war and poverty receive healthcare “I got involved because I was looking for service opportunities in my area involving from the doctors who work with the organization. animals,” said Murray, who not only assists the children on the horses as a side-aide, but “The courage and drive to go into countries that may be highly dangerous due to also helps groom the horses. ongoing civil wars or simply because of your gender is pretty amazing when you think The money raised will help to defray the unexpected medical costs and day-to-day cost about it,” said La Fleur. of caring for the horses. Through this experience, La Fleur said she gained a great respect for the work that Murray said she hopes her bake sale will get other Mounties involved in the charity, Doctors Without Borders does, and she hopes to raise more for them in the future. She which is always looking for more volunteers. The simple steps of filling out an online form also gained a deeper appreciation for the Mount community. and a small application are all it takes to become a volunteer. “Some people were simply willing to give a donation and did not buy anything from “Special Equestrians is always in need of funds as unexpected medical costs often come the bake sale. This was a surprise for me and made me appreciate how caring and gener- up, plus they have the day-to-day monetary costs of caring for the horses and making sure ous Mount can be. Doing the bake sale and researching Doctors without Borders was a the farm is able to accommodate every student and their needs,” said Murray. great experience and one that I wish to repeat in the near future.” Mount Life MAY 2016 the campanile Page 5 Margo Murphy reflects on Operation Smile experience

Until last week, I never truly understood the worth of having enlightening conversations of my life. I learned that there were a beautiful smile. On the surface, the need to repair facial defor- families who had been camped in the parking lot for two months mities like cleft lips and palates can seem low-priority or even to ensure access to the hospital, others who had traveled by foot superficial. However, after ten days working in San Cristóbal de through the mountains from far off towns, many who left their las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, with the charity Operation Smile, I jobs and homes unattended and all making sacrifices to better the came to appreciate the enormous difference such a simple surgery lives of their children. Unconditional love, I realized, is universal. can make. We visited orphanages and shelters for child workers and even It first hit me on the long bus ride from the Tuxtla Gutierrez went into the community to teach about simple health modules airport to the center of San Cristóbal: I like hand washing, dental care and nu- had entered a whole new world. Looking trition. Every place I went my mind was out that window at the makeshift shel- blown by how warm, welcoming, pa- ters, indigenous families and children tient and appreciative the people were; working in the street, I knew the week I never heard a single complaint about ahead would hold many challenges, but their living conditions or their grueling I never imagined I would return with so work hours. My heart was so full after many rewards. hearing their stories and connecting Early the next morning, we arrived at with these children that sharing it with the hospital to begin the process of eval- them blessed me as much as it did them. uating the potential patients to see who My heart broke when we had to turn was in the direst need of the free sur- people away from the hospital the next geries we were offering. Two hundred day, and I hated having to give out mea- eighty two children and young adults, sly donations of toothbrushes and soap along with their families, arrived from to parents who really wanted a new life across the country and crowded ner- for their children. However, as each of vously outside the hospital. the 102 surgeries was performed, I re- For those first two days, my mission alized that making a difference in even partner and I made it our goal to ease, one life is a gift. entertain and educate. We emerged And so I gave every last donation I from the hospital into the heat, sun had, I held as many hands, kissed as and dust of the parking lot and stood in many cheeks and wiped away as many front of a now silent crowd. The children tears as I possibly could. I cried my own there, no different from those in the US, tears when my little niños woke up watched us curiously and our toys ea- the morning after their surgeries, saw gerly. Then, within minutes, the parking themselves in a mirror for the first time lot was alive with laughter and games. and touched their faces in disbelief. I Children tackled us from all angles, held them in my arms for as long as they fighting to hold our hands. would stay. I made every moment of those ten days count, and Without understanding who we were or why we had come, it yet I could’ve stayed for the rest of my life. was clear to them we had plenty of love to share, and they were I know a part of me will always be in San Cristóbal, one piece of eager to soak it all up; so, we embraced every dirty little boy or my heart with each of the children who reached out and touched girl who jumped into our arms. By then, the parents and grand- mine. parents were at ease and even approached us to ask us about our- selves and our country. Even as I stumbled with my Spanish, I had some of the most Commentary page 6 the campanile MAY 2016 Candidates take stances on pressing issues By Jenna Yesenosky ’17 full and equal citizenship for im- to $15 an hour, Sanders said that immigration reform. His plan in- repercussions for illegal abotions, migrants. Clinton offers a three- “no one who works 40 hours a cludes constructing a wall along in a recent statement, Trump said, With the 2016 Democratic and pronged approach to elimination week should be living in pov- America’s southernmost bor- “There has to be some form of Republican National Conventions of terrorism: “One, defeat ISIS in erty.” Sanders also adamantly der with funds from the Mexi- punishment.” looming, the American public has Syria, Iraq and across the Middle stands behind his proposal of can government, prioritizing the Ted Cruz has remained ada- been asked to pick a favorite can- East; two, disrupt and dismantle free tuition for public colleges rights of American workers and mant throughout his campaign didate for their respective party the growing terrorist infrastruc- and universities. On the foreign ensuring that immigrants can about an emphasis on liberty and who will go head-to-head with ture that facilitates the flow of policy front, Sanders hopes to support themselves before enter- the Constitution. Cruz is an ad- a candidate from the opposing fighters, financing arms and pro- work towards a “fair and humane ing the United States. Elsewhere vocate for the protection of 2nd side for the coveted office of the paganda around the world; three, immigration policy,” and plans in foreign affairs, Trump’s plan Amendment Rights, stating that presidency. For those who “[the 2nd Amendment] haven’t had the time to stay is not simply about hunt- up to date with the race, ing or target practice. It’s here is a short summary about protecting our lives, of the top four candidates, families and homes.” On two Democrats and two foreign affairs, Cruz plans Republicans, eligible for to secure the Mexican- the presidency in 2016. American border “once Democrats: and for all,” and reform Hillary Clinton’s pro- immigration policies to gressive campaign is fo- protect working Ameri- cused largely on being can citizens. As for ISIS, “for” the common person, Cruz, unlike Trump, op- which essentially means poses intense military focusing in on discrimi- action. Cruz has said that nation against women and he thinks the fight against minorities as well as advo- Democratic candidates Sanders and Clinton pal Republican candidates Cruz and Trump greet each ISIS should be “driven by cating for middle-to-lower- around on the CNN debate stage. other at the Tea Party Patriots Rally at the Capitol. the national security im- class Americans. Clinton peratives and the military defines women’s issues as “any harden our defenses and those of to take action against ISIS if the for combating ISIS requires in- needs on the ground.” From an issue that affects women’s lives our allies against external and Middle Eastern countries decide tensive action, including seizing economic standpoint, Cruz plans and futures,” and she plans on homegrown threats.” to lead the efforts. Sanders is of- oil reserves to cut off ISIS’s eco- to create an economic boost with advancing the rights of women by Bernie Sanders focuses his ten considered too lenient in mat- nomic livelihood and administer- his Simple Flat Tax, which is pro- closing the wage gap, as well as campaign on income and wealth ters of gun control, although he ing air raids, as reported by The jected to increase American wag- addressing the issue of sexual and inequality in America, as well as does plan to establish more rigor- New York Times. Trump, ever the es by 12.2% in the first 10 years. physical violence against women. the importance of equal rights for ous background checks and ban opportunist, voices conflicting Similar to Bernie Sanders, Clin- women, African Americans and semi-automatic assault weapons. stances on abortion rights, most For more information on any ton hopes to increase minimum the LGBT community. Propos- Republicans: recently alligning himself with of the 2016 candidates’ positions wage and move toward a reformed ing reforms like raising mini- Donald Trump has kept the the pro-life movement. Despite on issues or plans of action, visit immigration policy that promotes mum wage from $7.25 an hour main focus of his campaign on the movement’s rejection of legal their campaign websites. THE CAMPANILE Trump campaign resembles 120 West Wissahickon Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031 WWII-era fascist regimes Senior Editors-in-Chief: Claire Brown ’16 By Eliza Ewing ’16 frustrations toward another target in a piece in The Atlantic. Many Eliza Ewing ’16 In our modern world, Nazi which could be blamed for all Americans flock to Trump’s emp- Germany is a terrifying reminder economic and cultural problems, ty promises because they sound, Sarah Haurin ’16 of humanity’s capacity to cause and promised to institute a para- to the demographic that sup- Julianna Kardish ’16 harm. Remarkable as it may seem dise under State control. ports him like solutions. Trump’s to us, however, Adolf Hitler and Sound familiar? If you have blithe self-confidence wins him his Third Reich weren’t always been following the 2016 presi- the votes of people looking for Junior Editors-in-Chief: Paige Comtois ’17 viewed as the monsters they have dential election, and phrases like the type of leader who will solve Ava Self ’17 become in today’s lexicon. Even “Make America Great Again” or the nation’s problems at one fell as Hitler sent millions of Jews “We’ll build a wall” suddenly may stroke. Callie Shinkle ’17 to his infamous concentration seem a little more reminiscent of In other words, Trump’s cam- camps and expanded his power Europe’s 1940’s governments. paign has succeeded because Copy Editors: Caitlyn Bell ’17 into an all-powerful military dic- Political commentators have his message has found a power- tatorship, he remained a wildly compared the political careers of ful sweet-spot of working-class Meredith Mayes ’17 popular leader in Germany. famous fascist leaders like Hitler American voters who, dissatisfied Fascist governments like Hit- or Italy’s Benito Mussolini to the for one reason or another with ler’s gained momentum in Eu- campaign of GOP frontrunner their situation in life and with the Staff Editors: Jacey Abdalla ’17 rope because their blend of ex- Donald Trump, whose controver- United States government, accept Regan Fitzgerald ’17 isting ideologies appealed to sial platform has created waves Trump’s xenophobia because he is Amanda Mooney ’17 the middle- and working-class both in national media and within still talking about things that are citizens who constituted a ma- his own party. While most sourc- important to his voters. Trump Emma Veon ’17 jor portion of the population but es agree that Donald Trump isn’t makes ordinary Americans feel Tess Worthington ’17 had never had much of a voice in an ideological fascist, some of his special by channeling their frus- European politics and had now tropes, like his promise to “Make trations into the “outgroup” of been totally devastated, person- America Great Again” and his refugees and immigrants seeking Page Editors: Olivia Bocklet ’17 ally and economically, by World plans to deport and block all im- asylum in America, and he prom- Nina Chae-Gordon ’18 War I. Fascist leaders played off migrants, certainly harken back ises that his government will re- of frustrations with the existing to the fascist rhetoric that took store America to its full nostalgic Maeve McCormick ’18 status quo by insisting that there over Europe during World War II. glory. Jean Reilly ’18 was something inherently spe- Examining the dangerous fas- Donald Trump is not fascist, Meredith Rickers ’18 cial about a nation’s people and cist governments of World War and neither is his platform; but by redirecting their angst toward II-era Europe explains why pre- his rhetoric and bluster are dan- Grace Sowa ’18 an identifiable (and often foreign) cisely Trump’s unsubstantive talk gerous in that, if given time and Mady Taylor ’18 “out group” who, according to the works so well. Like the disenfran- resources, they have the abil- Kelly Ward ’17 government, were inherently in- chised working-class people who ity to fundamentally change how ferior to the nation’s people. supported Hitler’s Third Reich, our democracy functions and to Jenna Yesenosky ’17 The great appeal of fascism “Trump’s fans . . . want jobs, subvert the very freedoms they was that it made ordinary people schools, and safe communities,” promise to protect. Adviser: Ms. Bernadette Leonard feel special, directed the people’s writes journalist Gianna Riotta Commentary MAY 2016 the campanile Page 7 Obama hosts his final nuclear summit By Sarah Haurin ’16 rea’s threat, rather than permit- ation of nuclear weapons that has four nations have violated this approach to consolidating nuclear ting them to rely on the United prevailed since John F. Kennedy’s agreement by developing nuclear material at fewer locations,” so as On Wednesday, March 30 and States’s nuclear capabilities for administration. weapons: India, Israel, North Ko- to prevent ISIS from becoming Thursday, March 31, President protection. This commitment to nuclear rea and Pakistan. Allowing only any more powerful. Obama hosted his fourth and final Trump suggests that provid- arms control is embodied by South Korea and Japan to develop Critics claim that the United nuclear summit, a global confer- ing protection and possess States’ own continuous devel- ence convened with the intention for these nations nukes would opment and improvement of its to limit and control the prolifera- costs the Ameri- certainly prove nuclear stockpile proves counter- tion of nuclear weapons. can govern- impossible, and intuitive to its mission of ridding This year’s summit sought to ment too much; countries like the world of nukes, but President tackle important nuclear threats analysis of the Taiwan and Obama and his predecessors posed by North Korea, ISIS and, national security Saudi Arabia had made attempts to agree to in the absence of Prime Minister budget shows would likely go decrease military stockpiles. In Vladimir Putin, Russia. that the cost of nuclear almost 2010, New START (Strategic In an effort to address the con- protecting South immediately. Arms Reduction Treaty) between cern with North Korea, President Korea and Japan Arming oth- the U.S. and Russia agreed to Obama met with leaders of both proves minimal. er nations with limit the growth of nuclear stock- South Korea and Japan, as well F u r t her mor e, nukes would piles, but Obama’s efforts to fur- as the less amicable President Xi the American not only op- ther reduce stockpiles have stag- Jinping of China. economy would pose decades nated since Vladimir Putin began Although the most significant be much more of precedent his rule of Russia. foreign policy goal of the Obama gravely devas- but also would The U.S. government also an- administration involved miti- tated by insta- increase the nounced a decline in its posses- gating the threat of nuclear war bility in Asian President Obama speaks at his final nuclear summit, seated likelihood of sion of uranium, the nuclear iso- with less friendly nations, recent markets result- next to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan (right) and ISIS’s gaining tope that provides the energy for debate for the upcoming presi- ing from war President Park Guen-Hye of the Republic of Korea (left). nuclear capa- nuclear bombs, in an attempt to dential election has presented the than it currently bilities; acquir- be more open about its nuclear possibility of negating Obama’s is by promising these countries the 1970 Nuclear Nonprolifera- ing anything less than a perfectly capabilities. work with his nuclear summits. protection. tion Treaty, abided by most of intact nuke could still allow the The summit also successfully Republican candidate Donald The White House as well as of- the world. The treaty recognizes group to construct a “dirty bomb,” passed an amendment to a 1987 Trump has publicly suggested ficials in Japan and South Korea and permits only five nations capable of ruining an entire city. treaty that provides specific re- arming Japan and South Korea have ardently opposed Trump’s to possess nuclear capabilities: Harvard’s Project on Managing quirements for protection of with nuclear weaponry, thus al- suggestions, as following them China, France, Russia, the United the Atom has recently released a stockpiles and security of weap- lowing these nations to protect would mean abandoning a bipar- Kingdom and the United States. report suggesting that the United ons during transport. themselves from North Ko- tisan commitment to nonprolifer- Since the treaty’s signing, only States and its allies take a broader Philadelphia native volunteers at refugee camp in Greece funds or the space to sustain the freezing temperatures, water One of the more scholarly sums in exchange for an escape. By Emma Veon ’17 incoming refugees, has gained damage and rats. The climate is refugees, an Iraqi man with a Hutchinson explained that the global popularity. conducive to the spread of dis- PhD in Computer Science, was a hundreds of millions of euro As the Syrian civil war con- Despite this argument, funds ease, as well. Despite the deplor- resident translator for the camp. raised for management of the tinues to ravage the Middle East, supporting international aid able conditions, immigrants seek- He fled with his family after ISIS crisis cannot begin to rival the western nations begrudgingly camps accumulate and undaunted ing haven from the ongoing war planted a bomb outside his home approximately 20 billion euro soak up the millions of fleeing volunteers concentrate their ef- continue to flood camps. in response to his communicating earned globally from refugee refugees. Struggling under re- forts in desperate countries. Popular news and social me- with American businesses. smuggling. cent economic strain and popula- Philadelphia native Jared dia outlets cling to photographs “[The refugees of Better Days “It’s way above what people tion influx, these European and Hutchinson has volunteered in- of the destitute and dirty refugee for Moira are] Brave explorers can comprehend,” he said. Asian countries are implementing ternationally since his time at superimposed on a war torn plain hardened by months-long jour- Also incomprehensible are laws severely limiting the entry of Holy Ghost neys hiding in the requirements for legal refu- Middle Eastern escapees. Prep. An trucks, sleeping gee status. Certain ethnicities Countries like Germany and avid blogger, in barren hills take precedence over others, and Greece, already saturated with Hutchinson and praying in some are not considered at all. refugees, are the premier forces earned his sinking rafts,” The Syrian and the Iraqi are pri- in turning away desperate new- undergradu- H u t c h i n s o n oritized while the Pakistani in comers. The EU-Turkey Agree- ate degree in writes. He con- the camp’s neighboring tent is ig- ment, passed on March 20, 2016, International tinues to laud nored or even rejected. allows for members of the Euro- Politics at these men whom On his blog, Hutchinson writes, pean Union to deport desperate Penn State he describes as “Pakistanis… are dubbed ‘eco- migrants back to Turkey. This and his Mas- resilient in the nomic migrants,’ castaway from pact leaves countless refugees ter of Arts in face of intense official camps with nowhere to go in detention facilities, anxiously International global scruti- and no idea of how to move for- awaiting the trials that will inevi- Development nization and ward on their journey.” tably send them back to the hor- Studies at buoyed by their Those lucky enough to be con- rors of war. The George unwavering sidered for refugee status are of- Scholars offer conflicting criti- Washington faith. Speak- ten stuck in camps for months or cisms of the new legislation; some U n i v e r s i t y . ing a motley of years at a time before any action laud the nations that are tighten- Hutchinson Middle Eastern is taken. At Better Days for Moi- ing their borders, but others, like recently em- languages, they ra, one of the few members of a Farah Karimi, executive director barked on an gather to pray to global organization assessed that of the aid group Oxfam Novib, at- informal ser- Allah for safety. the camp would not be processed tack the apathetic laws. vice trip to News outlets for another 12-24 months. “Shame on the E.U. for priori- the all-male Male refugees from Better Days for Moira gather to pray. emphasize the “One of the biggest problems tizing detention and deportation refugee camp tragedy and omit facing refugees is that people over people’s rights to safety and Better Days for Moira on the is- or over-crowded camp, but these the humanity of these refugees. don’t want them,” Hutchinson dignity,” said Karimi in the New land of Lesbos in Greece, with dramatic images do not reflect the “It’s easier to sit back when you said. In a world fraught with vio- York Times. nine other volunteers previously actual lives of the war escapees. don’t connect with an issue,” said lence and corruption, is it so baf- Supporters of closing national unknown to him. Hutchinson describes the resi- Hutchinson who then shed light fling that personal safety ranks borders cite recent terrorist at- The camp, an unofficial site re- dents of Better Days for Moira as on the widely unknown issue of higher than compassion for the tacks as evidence that refugees served for men, is a dirty tented “highly educated.” The refugees, refugee smuggling. traumatized refugee? are dangerous and unpredictable. community, subject to all unfa- typically nested in the middle of As conditions worsen in coun- This viewpoint, compounded vorable weather conditions. The the socioeconomic spectrum, are tries ravaged by war, smugglers with the insistence that a strug- tents battle wind, rain and cold often the recipients of impressive are met with desperate families gling country does not have the while their occupants endure schooling. willing to hand over outrageous arts & entertainment Page 8 the campanile MAY 2016 New Harry Potter play hits the stage By Maeve McCormick ’18 employee, husband and father Noma Dumezweni has also been views. Paul Thornley has been on: brown eyes, frizzy hair and of three children. It focuses on in a number of plays, most re- in various plays, TV shows and very clever. White skin was nev- Harry Potter fans all over the Harry’s youngest son Albus and cently as Linda in “Linda” at the movies, including the movie er specified. Rowling loves black world were elated in October 2015 the pressure he feels version of “Les Hermione.” when J.K. Rowling announced to carry on his father’s Miserable.” The play interestingly is in two that this upcoming summer a legacy. According to Controversy parts, much like the last Harry play titled “Harry Potter and the the play’s official web- swarmed around Potter movie. Director John Tif- Cursed Child” would be premier- site, “As past and pres- Dumezweni, an fany said, “It shares a scale and ing in London’s West End at the ent fuse ominously, African actress, ambition with all the Harry Pot- Palace Theatre on July 30. The both father and son being cast as ter stories, so in order to do this play is based on an original story learn the uncomfort- Hermione who justice we have decided to pres- written by J.K. Rowling, John able truth: Sometimes, was played in ent the play in two parts.” Tiffany and Jack Thorne. Thorne darkness comes from the movies by Luckily, buying one ticket au- also composed the screenplay for unexpected places.” Emma Watson. tomatically obtains the same seat the series. The actors playing Both Watson for both performances. Within Scriptwriter Jack Thorne is the Golden Trio of the and Rowling eight hours, 175,000 tickets were a renowned playwright who series–Harry, Ron and used Twitter sold, and the booking was ex- has won two British Academy Hermione–are Jamie to show their tended until May of 2017. of Film and Television Awards Parker, Paul Thornley support for Du- For those unable to attend the (BAFTAS). Director John Tif- and Noma Dumez- mezweni’s role play in London, do not worry! A fany is a prominent figure in his weni. Jamie Parker has as Hermione. script book for both parts of Har- field, with many awards in the performed in numer- Watson tweet- ry Potter and the Cursed Child is West End and on Broadway. ous plays, TV shows Paul Thornley, Noma Dumezweni and Jamie Parker will ed, “Can’t wait being released on July 31, Row- The play takes place 19 years and movies, including play the famous trio in the upcoming play. to see Noma ling’s and Harry Potter’s birth- after Harry’s defeat of Lord his current role as Sky Dumezweni as days. The book is now available Voldemort with his life as an Masterson in “Guys and Dolls” Royal Court Theatre for which Hermione on stage this year.” for pre-order on Amazon, iBooks over-burdened Ministry of Magic at the Savoy Theatre in London. she was given phenomenal re- Similarly, Rowling posted, “Can- and Barnes and Noble. Disney swamps the 2016 box office

By Caitlyn Bell ’17 for 2016. of the beloved duo, Marlin and runaway orphan who lives in a young girl navigating the sea who May 27, 2016 – “Alice Dory, and a storyline seemingly forest for six years alone...with comes across an island that is In August 2015, Disney Chair- Through the Looking Glass” as brilliant as the first go-around, the exception of his dragon chum. home to her hero, Maui. Some of man Alan Horn announced that The premiere of the highly this film will be a highlight of the Originally an animation, Elliot the characters in this film, includ- the larger-than-life-and-still-get- anticipated sequel to 2013’s “Al- summer. Disney-Pixar has joined the Dragon is now much more ing Maui, are said to be based on ting-bigger film production com- ice in Wonderland” is quickly together, thirteen years after the realistic, but still has his magic characters from Hawaiian my- pany would release 18 major fea- approaching. Based on Lewis release of “Finding Nemo,” and ability to become invisible. thology. tures by summer 2017. Of the 18 Carroll’s classic children’s story, sent Dory out on an adventure to November 4, 2016 - “Doctor December 16, 2016 - “Rogue Disney movies, “The Good Di- the film tells of Alice’s return find her family. Strange” One: A Star Wars Story” nosaur,” “Star Wars: The Force to Wonderland and her travels July 1, 2016 - “The BFG” “Doctor Strange” is an adapta- As the first of three anthology Awakens,” “The Finest Hours,” through time with the Mad Hat- Based on the story by beloved tion of the famous Marvel comic films expected to be added to the “The Jungle Book” and “Zooto- ter. Not only fan anxiously await- children’s writer Roald Dahl (au- that follows a doctor who, after “Star Wars” franchise, “Rogue pia” have already been released. ing this sequel because of the thor of “Charlie and the Choco- his career falls apart, is given One” is a stepping-stone for fans Here is a fan’s guide for the re- huge success of the first movie late Factory” and “Fantastic Mr. the opportunity by a sorceress to fill the two-year gap between mainder of 2016! but also because it is the late Alan Fox”) “The BFG” (Big Friendly to combat evil. The most excit- Episode VII, released in 2015, May 6, 2016 – “Captain Rickman’s last credited role as Giant) is about an imaginative, ing feature of this film is the cast, and VIII, which is set to release America: Civil War” the voice of Absolem, the blue young girl who befriends a giant which features Benedict Cum- in December 2017. The spin off In the next installation to the caterpillar. outcasted by his peers due to his berbatch, Rachel McAdams and follows a young, rebellious girl Marvel epic “Captain America,” June 17, 2016 - “Finding refusal to eat children. Tilda Swinton. who is recruited to join a rebel a rift occurs between Captain Dory” August 12, 2016 - “Pete’s November 23, 2016 - “Moa- army in stealing the plans for the America and Iron Man, causing With the same core message of Dragon” na” Death Star. a civil war. Featuring Paul Rudd, family as the original “Finding This summer the revival of a Adding to the swiftly growing Chris Evans and Scarlett Johans- Nemo,” “Finding Dory” is per- 1977 classic “Pete’s Dragon” is collection of animated Disney son, the release is expected to be haps the most highly anticipated hitting theaters. “Pete’s Dragon” films with female protagonists a highlight of the adventure genre film on this list. With the return follows the journey of a young will be “Moana,” which follows a arts & entertainment MAY 2016 the campanile Page 9 Artists challenge movement toward online music similar decision in 2016 and de- music sales alone is near impos- the music industry is relatively numerous other artists, all accus- By Laura Arnold ’16 nied the service the rights to her sible due to the decrease of album simple and easy to detect. All ing Spotify of illegally streaming most recent album. Upon hear- and song profits. streaming services must purchase music. Over the past fifteen years, the ing that the two musical giants’ As if the reduction of music multiple licenses, the most im- When the majority of artists music industry has undergone work would not be available for sales is not enough to hurt artists portant of which is a compulsory receive only roughly 6.8% of rev- incredible technological change, free streaming, many fans were monetarily, some services have mechanical license, in order to enue garnered by the number of most noticeably through the way outraged. The users of these continuously failed to follow le- run a site legally. A compulsory plays a song accumulates through consumers access their music. steaming services were upset that gal guidelines outlined by the mechanical license allows for the a streaming service, the cost of The introduction of iTunes they were being denied access to U.S. Copyright Office, essentially reproduction and distribution of losing profits due to continuous in January of 2001 served as a music of some the most popular “robbing” artists, producers and copyrighted phonorecords, which illegal streaming becomes ex- gateway for the digitally focused contemporary artists. Consumers songwriters. The most infamous are material or digital objects, tremely detrimental to an artist’s music industry that thrives today, even felt resent- such as CD’s ability to continue maintaining a and, as the world entered a new ment toward and individual career in the music industry. era of obtaining and listening to those artists, songs. This li- So, in response to the misin- music electronically, the notion such as Swift cense grants formed statement, “All they care that artists could thrive on album and Adele, who the ability to about is money,” artists who pull sales alone was instantaneously were making access and ob- music from streaming services erased forever. millions, argu- tain the works are simply trying to set the prec- In the modern industry, stream- ing that they of artists with- edent that those companies can ing services and online music have more than out directly no longer use an artist’s work stores have caused album sales enough mon- requesting per- without proper compensation. By to drop dramatically due to the ey to support mission from refusing Spotify the rights to their ability to purchase and download themselves, so individuals to music, artists such as Taylor Swift individual songs as opposed to an why do they stream their and Adele are bringing attention entire album. feel the need to works. Howev- to a previously ignored issue that As the financial and technolog- make more? er, the license- was causing many talented but ical facets of the music industry Before get- Adele and Taylor Swift are among the artists who have begun holder must lesser known artists to fail due to continue to evolve and fluctuate, ting angry, taking their music off online streaming services, like Spotify. first issue a no- lack of profit. the legal constrictions and guide- it would do one well to under- of these services is Spotify. The tice to the owners of the song’s So, the next time you see an lines of the business have become stand the negative background of egregious negligence of abiding lyrics and instrumental backing article stating that an artist has unstable and vague, especially streaming services that tends to by legal obligations has cost the at least two weeks before they in- taken his or her music off of a in connection with the use of be covered up strategically by the company millions of dollars in tend to stream the work. A com- streaming service, remember streaming services to distribute media. lawsuits while simultaneously pany must also continue to pay that while music is an incredible and access music. The instability For the top 10% of artists, such losing artists’ thousands of dol- royalties to those individuals as gift and deserves to be shared on the legal side of the industry as Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, lars in missing royalty payments, long as their music continues to by everyone, the music industry has become especially controver- making enough money to cover so much so that Spotify has even be available through the stream- is exactly what its title states: sial in light of recent entertain- the cost of living is not a problem; set aside approximately $25 mil- ing service, something Spotify an industry. Artists deserve fair ment news. however, for the rest of artists in lion to pay for future lawsuits. has failed to do. compensation for their work, and In November of 2014, Roll- the current industry—including This act clearly shows that the Recently, Rolling Stone re- a precedent for this mismanage- ing Stone Magazine reported relatively well-known acts, such company is knowledgeable of its ported that Spotify was hit with ment must be set as the industry that Taylor Swift removed all her as Twenty One Pilots and The lackadaisical enforcement of le- a lawsuit for $150 million headed continues to evolve. music from Spotify, the largest Chainsmokers—making enough gal guidelines but is doing noth- by Camper Van Beethoven and and most popular streaming ser- money to continue succeeding in ing to change its procedures. Cracker frontman David Low- vice in the world. Adele made a such an expensive industry with Spotify’s method of “robbing” ery. The lawsuit was backed by Vinyl records are spinning back in style are under the age of 25. Another huge factor playing to CNBC, “It’s definitely a bright cords: Jack White’s “Lazaretto,” By Olivia Bocklet ’17 There are many reasosn why into the resurgence of the record spot for the [music] business. In Arctic Monkeys’ “AM” and Lana millennials have been search- is the increasing accessibility an increasingly digital age, vi- Del Rey’s “Born to Die.” Indie From records, 8 tracks and ing through their parents’ record of vinyls today. More and more nyl records can provide a deeper, rock group Vampire Weekend cassettes to CDs and digital collections. Physically owning modern releases are being sold tactile connection to music that sold 10,000 records out of their downloads, music has certainly a record allows people to show in both digital and vinyl formats resonates with some of the big- total 135,000 first week sales for come a long way in the past gen- off their identities and express at popular retailers like Urban gest fans.” their 2013 album “Modern Vam- erations. Although most consum- themselves through their music Outfitters. However, about 57% For this reason, records’ being pires of the City,” an impressive ers in this digitally oriented era number considering the record listen to music from iTunes or industry was not expected to have streaming services such as Spo- survived to this point. tify, many music-lovers have re- In order to fulfill the desire for verted to the vintage record play- vinyl records, modern day artists er. While vinyl records may seem have crafted their records in a way old-fashioned, they include many that makes them fresh, new and benefits that cannot be achieved appealing, especially to younger with a modern digital download. consumers. Twenty One Pilots re- The emergence of the CD in leased “The LC LP” in the shape 1990 caused the once-loved re- of Ohio: the band’s home state. A cord industry virtually to disap- holographic angel appears when pear. Just as industry observers Jack White’s “Lazaretto” is spun; planned to say a final farewell and Halsey’s album “Badlands” to the record, a surge in sales of comes in aqua and pale pink. vinyls during the past couple of Other modifications include etch- years has ensured that they are ings, liquid filled records and x- here to stay. According to the Re- Vinyl sales have continued to rise dramatically over the past decade. ray records. cording Industry Association of One event celebrating the re- America, vinyl sales spiked 52% choices. In addition, vinyls make of records are being bought at less convenient and more expen- surgence of vinyl records is Re- from the beginning of 2014 to the swapping albums with fellow au- independent stores. In addition, sive than digitally downloaded cord Store Day, which occurs on beginning of 2015, growing from diophiles easier. a greater number of independent music has not deterred youth the third Saturday of April. The $145.8 million to $221.8 million “I think a lot of younger kids pressing plants, the factories from purchasing them. day is a designated holiday to in sales. In fact, the last time the are just discovering vinyls. They where records are made, have Record consumers tend to recognize vinyl albums and in- RIAA saw such high sale num- are yearning for something dif- popped up across the country in gravitate toward alternative dependent record stores across bers of vinyl long-plays, or al- ferent, and it’s sort of a badge of recent years. and indie rock as their genre of the world. Many artists honor this bums, was back in 1989. Ironical- what they listen to,” Sean Rut- Regarding the surge of records, choice. The top three best-selling day by releasing special editions ly, more than half of current vinyl kowski of Independent Record RIAA Senior Vice President vinyl records in the United States of their albums or even new mu- consumers in the United States Pressing told CNBC. Josh Friedlander also revealed in 2014 were all alternative re- sic. Lifestyles Page 10 the campanile MAY 2016 Pinkly Perfect launches clothing line By Amanda Mooney ’17 past winter with Church Street sweatshirt, leggings and t-shirt. create the sensation of summer- into each of her pieces. Studios, makeup artist Emily Those are the cool new pieces for time. Sasso excitedly revealed that Maddy Sasso ’07, featured in Dimant and professional models now.” Pinkly Perfect also sells ac- her clothing line has two tank the October 2015 edition of The from Expressions Agency. As every fashion designer has a cessories, such as fun canvas tops coming next month, and Campanile, is the founder of fash- “It was such a fun day, even favorite piece from her collection, wristlets and cute beach pouches. shortly after, a cover-up and a pair ion label Pinkly Perfect. Inspired though it happened during a so does Sasso. These products are perfect for of shorts. Maddy hopes that these by her summers spent in Avalon, snowstorm! We blasted pop mu- “The sweatshirts are my fa- protecting your phone on the san- products will add more variety to New Jersey, Sasso’s company in- sic and had the best time snap- vorite: they’re so comfy! It’s dy and wet beach. the line and appeal to her buyers. corporates the sense of summer ping pics with summer props like something you can wear when On the inspiration for her Pinkly Perfect will be featured in all of its products. For the past this summer at Sea Isle City’s year, Sasso has been working on Skimmer weekend and the Long designing her pieces and orga- Island summer retail vendor nizing the company’s blog and weekend. finances. This April, after much “These festivals are really anticipation, the Pinkly Perfect more to get my brand out there,” line was released to the public said Sasso. on Sasso’s website. Her products Along with these fashionable include summer inspired pieces festivals, Sasso’s line will be such as sweatshirts, leggings, making an appearance at Ford- beach totes and key chains. ham University’s Fashion for Phi- Though the school year is lanthropy show this spring. The winding down, the workload is Pinkly Perfect line will also be not. With AP exams, finals and available at the Mimi Shop/Sun- graduation for our beloved se- catcher store in Stone Harbor, NJ, niors looming ahead, the com- this summer. ing months are sure to be busy. “It’s so funny how so many Maddy Sasso, budding fashion people can relate to the concept of designer, is no exception to all ‘beach town pride,’” said Maddy this spring excitement. With the Sasso on the inspiration of her launch of her online clothing line. As many of us are shore store this April, Sasso and the girls, we can all attest to this Pinkly Perfect office have been statement. Pinkly Perfect’s new buzzing. line is any beach girl’s dream. After launching the Pinkly Perfect blog and designing fash- Online Store: http://www. ion pieces for the brand over the Each and every one of Sasso’s designs are a must have for the summer season. pinklyperfect.com/ last twelve months, Sasso’s next beach balls, sand and sunglasses,” it’s chilly in the spring or when product designs, Sasso said, “I sit step was to create an online store, Sasso said about the experience. you’re walking on the beach at and think about beach pride say- Blog: http://blog.pinkl where buyers could easily pur- The photo shoot centered on night during the summer,” said ings, and what I would want on a yperfect.com/ chase her latest designs. her new line, which includes a Sasso. sweatshirt, or what my thoughts The photographs of her prod- variety of fashionable summer Maddy’s ultimate goal is to on summer really are.” Instagram: @pinklyperfect_inc ucts seen on the website are the products. 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By Amanda Mooney ’17 hood favorites: chicken fingers, burgers, you. BounceU doesn’t have an age restric- Lodge, which will be home to a brand new ice cream and french fries. Johnny Rocket tion for a reason. With the stress of exams waterpark this Memorial Day Weekend. Childhood memories have the ability servers are known for drawing happy and impending college applications, you to bring us back to a place of tranquility faces with ketchup on burger patties and deserve an afternoon letting loose jump- Adventure Aquarium and adventure. Why not revisit some of the plates. While waiting for your meal, you ing in a bounce house. Round up all your As a child, I adored anything that re- places which brought about such happi- certainly don’t have to worry about being friends and take a mental health day at minded me of the beach. This, of course, ness as a child? Here are my top picks for bored. Why? The staff frequently breaks BounceU. What better way is there to included the Adventure Aquarium. Though places that can be adored by children and out in synchronized dances to ensure that relieve bottled-up stress then by boxing the weather is not always compliant with teenagers alike. their guests are entertained. Plus, you will your bestie with giant inflatable gloves in lounging on the shore or splashing in the never be denied a placemat to color on if the BounceU arena? How about wearing waves, the aquarium acts as a perfect stand The Philadelphia Zoo you only ask. glow-in-the-dark accessories and partici- in. When you’re craving a day at the beach, The Philadelphia Zoo was—and still pating in one of BounceU’s Cosmic Open but Mother Nature is not on board with is—a very big deal. The memory of my The Franklin Institute: The Science Bounces? Talk about a photo-op. your plans, take a ride over to the Camden, third grade field trip to the zoo still puts a Behind Pixar NJ Adventure Aquarium. Embrace your smile on my face. I never could understand From March 12 to September 5 the Hershey Park inner Nemo and take in all the incred- why the zoo was labeled as something for Franklin Institute will be presenting The I admit, the first time I visited Hersey ible sea creatures the attraction offers. If children. Why would I deprive myself Science Behind Pixar exhibition. Featur- Park didn’t go over too well, but I am glad you’re feeling daring, take a swim with the from spending time with zebras, rhinos ing childhood favorites like “Toy Story,” I mustered up the courage to go back. I vis- friendly Adventure Aquarium sharks. If and lions simply because it’s labeled as “The Invisibles,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Wall- ited the amusement park for the first time that’s not really your style (meaning you juvenile? e” and Finding Nemo, this unique expe- when I was about three years old. My par- prefer your limbs attached to your body), New at the Philadelphia Zoo are ad- rience offers a look into the creation of ents incorrectly assumed that the “family you can opt instead for swimming with ei- ditional animal exploration trails called Pixar’s most beloved animated films. The friendly” park would be a perfect fit. They ther sea turtles or penguins. All guests, of Zoo360. These see-through mesh trails exhibition showcases the science, tech- were wrong. Two minutes after entering course, don’t necessarily, have to splurge network through and above the zoo’s nology, engineering, math and art that the park, I was greeted by a large choco- for one of the aquariums major attraction. grounds to allow visitors to experience the enabled the minds of Pixar to bring their late bar. Horrified by what I saw, I quickly The Adventure Aquarium traditional tick- animals in a new way. Currently open are ideas to life on the big screen. Not only is burst into inconsolable tears. My parents et allows visitors to view fish, amphibians the Gorilla Treeway, Treetop Trail, Great this exhibition fun and memory-provoking spent the rest of the day shielding me and mammals without jumping into the Ape Trail and Big Cat Crossing. but it is also an enlightening opportunity from the intimidatingly tall candy. Luck- tank with them. to discover what goes on behind the scenes ily, a few years later, I came to my senses Though growing up (unfortunately) isn’t Johnny Rockets of our favorite movies. and willingly returned to the amusement optional, no one is forcing you to put ev- Johnny Rockets, a 50s themed din- park. This time I had a blast. Hersey Park erything from your childhood in the past. ner on Philadelphia’s South Street, is the BounceU is definitely a must-visit to relive some of Take a break from the real world for a day perfect restaurant for those kids at heart. BounceU was an iconic birthday party your greatest (or not so great) childhood and take a trip down memory lane at one Known for its killer shakes and fries, the location. Even though you might feel a bit memories. If you’re looking for a weekend of these exciting attractions. diner’s menu includes everyone’s child- out of place going now, don’t let that stop getaway, be sure to stay at the Hershey Science/Health page 12 the campanile MAY 2016 Scientists search for evolutionary path of dogs By Sarah Haurin ’16 so varied because researchers tame wild wolves. animals? ways: Dogs are somewhat pro- have relied on genetic material This theory fails to consider A more likely explanation of miscuous while wolves mate for Scientists have recently de- found in modern dogs, which has that wolves are not easily tamed the evolutionary transformation life; dogs living on their own do cided to undertake a project that endured thousands of years of and trained, even if efforts to do from wolf to dog involves some not form a pack; and wolves do is arguably the noblest scientific natural selection as well as arti- so began at birth. Furthermore, braver wolves deciding to feed not readily eat in the presence of pursuit of our times: the quest to ficial selection, or dog breeding. while most scientists agree that themselves and their young by humans. answer definitively from whom Rather than rely- scavenging nomad- Despite these differences, not and how dogs descended. ing only on fossil ic humans’ camps. all scientists are convinced that Though many scientists before lines from a single Over time the ani- wolves and dogs can be consid- have endeavored to trace the ori- location or genetic mals became more ered two distinct species. Some gin of man’s best friend, results data from modern and more comfort- breeds of dogs can produce viable have been contradictory and in- dogs, this project able being near offspring with wolves, a factor conclusive. Evolutionists have will combine fossils humans, produced that suggests the two groups may claimed everywhere from Europe and DNA evidence more offspring be too closely related to be truly to Siberia to all over Asia as the from all over the because of the in- separate. site of the origin of dogs, and the world with the hope crease in nourish- Dr. Larson and his team hope suggested time of evolution is of creating a cohe- ment they received to put to bed these disagreements anywhere from 18 to 33 thousand sive model of how and thus became by discovering all of the nuanc- years ago. dogs’ morphologies man’s most loyal es of the evolutionary history of Researchers like American have evolved over companion. dogs. In addition to providing a evolutionary biologist Gregor time. Uncovering evo- timeline of canine evolution, this Larson have begun a global effort With this evidence, Larson and dogs had been domesticated by lutionary links that support this project will likely greatly affect to unite scientific resources and his team hope to discover how about 15,000 years ago, no evi- hypothesis may also affect how our understanding of the evolu- findings from all over the globe the domestication of dogs really dence exists to support a claim we see dogs and their personali- tion of humans, as the domesti- to determine once and for all the occurred. While scientists still that other animals had also been ties; their loyalty and friendliness cation of dogs is believed to be a evolutionary path that led to dogs agree that dogs are descendants domesticated by this time; if hu- may simply be a result of their in- major evolutionary advancement as we know and love them today. of wolves, they have ceased to mans had so easily transformed nate instinct to go where the food for humans. Most conclusions that have believe that the domestication of unruly wolves into loyal helping is readily available. been previously drawn about the canines was the result of a con- dogs, why would they ignore the Still, dogs differ from wolves domestication of dogs have been scious decision of humans to possibility of doing so to other in many biologically notable E.T: an unwelcome friend? Scott Kelly returns from space By Sarah Haurin ’16 hide Earth cannot prevent the de- ton will study and test the astro- possess the same genetic operat- tection of the planet’s gravitation- By Julianna Kardish ’16 nauts in order to form predictions ing system, allowing researchers The invasion of evil aliens to al pull on the sun, other potential on the effects of long-term space and scientists the opportunity to our peaceful planet has provided methods can disguise certain After spending a year-long ex- travel and help plan for a future compare how the two different the plot for countless scary mov- signs of life. Cloaking biological pedition in space, Scott Kelly - an human mission to Mars, a round atmospheres’ of low-orbit space ies. But researchers at Columbia signatures like oxygen that are American astronaut, engineer and trip presumed to last nearly three and Earth affect human mental University are working to make indicative of life poses another retired U.S. Navy Captain - final- years. and physical health. The human sure this cinematic nightmare is way to deter alien life forms from ly returned to Earth on March 2, Many scientists and research- body is designed for the one-G never realized. seeking our resources. 2016. ers believe studies and training environment of Earth. Thanks to University researcher David Prominent scientists like Ste- As the Commander of Expe- sessions should be held in simu- Scott’s year in space and Mark’s Kipping and graduate student phen Hawking have suggested dition 46, Scott Kelly launched lated weightless environments year on Earth, scientists now can Alex Teachey utilized existing that masking Earth from poten- on March 28, 2015, for a historic with equipped technology that study how the zero-G environ- technology to engineer a device tially harmful alien life forms 360-day mission with Russian imitate space travel. Although ment of space or the 0.38 G en- that will effectively hide Earth could be of great advantage to counterpart Mikhail Kornienko. this solution is more cost effec- vironment of Mars will affect the from any malevolent extraterres- our planet; he even suggests that The two astronauts were orbit- tive, spending a full year in space human body. trial life. aliens who come to Earth to take ing 230 miles above Earth while As of now, scientists know that Most discoveries of new plan- advantage of its resources could aboard the International Space in a space environment, bones be- ets are facilitated by the Kepler devastate the planet to a similar Station. Six months later, Russian come brittle, eyeballs lose their space telescope, which detects scale as Europeans did with their astronaut Sergey Volkov joined structure, hearts beat less smooth- the pattern of brightness of stars colonization of the Americas. Kelly and Kornienko to complete ly and balance is disturbed. in an approach called the transit Other scientists argue that our the last half of the mission. Having previously traveled to method. When the device de- best chance at discovering the On March 2, 2016, the three space three times and logged a tects tiny “dips” in the pattern presence of alien life forms is men finally returned in the Soyuz cumulative six months in space of brightness, scientists can con- by advertising our own planet as TMA-18M spacecraft to their before Expedition 46, Scott Kelly clude that a planet or similar body holding life so that extraterres- homeland: Mother Earth. Kelly, was prepared for the major side exists and is orbiting around the trials completing similar experi- Kornienko and Volkov safely effects of living in space. As star at that location; a decrease in ments to search for life can find landed near the town of Zhezka- space missions are plagued with the brightness indicates that some us. zgan, Kazakhstan. the usual backaches, headaches, orbiting body has passed between Kipping’s work also poses the NASA and Roscosmos, the bone loss, lousy sleep, disturbed Kepler and the light source. question of whether aliens with Russian counterpart of NASA, balance, muscle atrophy, nausea, Kipping and Teachey thus un- comparable levels of intelligence conducted Expedition 46 to the radiation exposure and rashes, dertook to hide Earth from any and technology have already be- International Space Station in Kelly recounts that he felt lousi- extraterrestrial life forms with gun to use similar technology order to collect valuable data Scott Kelly poses after re- est during the first month of the similar technological capabilities to conceal themselves from our on the results of extensive dura- turning to Earth. journey when he was adjusting to of detecting other planets. view, a possibility that would tion weightlessness on the hu- life in orbit. One limitation of the technol- make the search for aliens signifi- man body. NASA reports that will provide more useful inform- Researchers and scientists are ogy is that scientists must know cantly more difficult. Assuming Kelly and Kornienko’s year-long mation on the physical and men- interested in knowing if the most where the aliens who would be this to be a legitimate possibility, mission, which is twice as long tal changes astronauts undergo. damage occurs to the astronaut seeking other life forms are lo- attempting to conceal Earth from as typical U.S. space missions, Scott Kelly was chosen for the during the first few months of a cated. With this knowledge, sci- these planets may be futile; aliens is “expected to yield beneficial mission because of his odd cir- long space trip or if the mental, entists can use a laser or a col- could have detected the existence knowledge on the medical, psy- cumstance; both he and his iden- physical and emotional damage lection of lasers to shine on the of Earth long before Kipping and chological and biomedical chal- tical twin are astronauts. After increase as the trip goes on. location of the extraterrestrials at Teachey’s efforts began. lenges faced by astronauts during their time as Navy pilots, the Kel- Now that Volkov, Kelly and the time Earth is passing in front Understanding these patterns long-duration spaceflight.” ly brothers became space-shuttle Kornienko have returned to of the sun. of concealment can help scientists Both NASA and Roscosmos astronauts for NASA in 1996. Al- Earth, studies and experiments For this method of conceal- to discover any artificial readings were interested in space travel’s though never traveling together, can be held to evaluate their ment to be effective throughout captured by the Kepler, hopefully effect on the body and mind to the brothers have served a total of health and the rate at which it has the year, less energy than is pro- bringing astronomers that much see how it may impact astronauts seven space missions. improved or decreased. With this duced by solar panels on the In- closer to discovering the presence making the long journey to Mars. NASA will use the Kelly exciting mission and following ternational Space Station would of alien life. Now that Expedition 46 has been brothers as a two-person sample experiments, a mission to Mars in be required. successfully completed, NASA’s group. Because Mark and Scott the near future appears even more Although the use of lasers to Johnson Space Center in Hous- Kelly are identical twins, they realistic. Science/Health MAY 2016 the campanile page 13 Nancy Reagan leaves powerful legacy Zika update the “Just Say No” campaign in Reagan developed the Nancy death with him, going through By Nina Chae-Gordon ’18 attempts to change the nation’s Reagan After School Program letters he had written to her prior By Laura Santori ’17 view on drugs and discourage the and the Nancy Reagan Foun- to his mental deterioration. When Nancy Reagan passed youth of America from using said dation, which merged with the According to the Alzheimer’s Since the World Health Or- away on March 6 from congestive drugs. Her program started when BEST Foundation for a Drug- Association’s Chief Science Of- ganization (WHO) declared the heart failure, the American pub- a child asked how to respond if Free Tomorrow in 1994. ficer, Dr. Maria Carrillo, the Zika virus a public health emer- lic lost more than an iconic First someone offers drugs and Rea- Although Reagan was unable couple played an important role gency in February 2016, billions Lady; they also lost a major ad- gan responded with, “Well, you to eliminate drug usage in youths in getting the American public of dollars have been funneled vocate for medical advancement. just say no.” all together, cocaine usage by to take Alzheimer’s seriously and into research teams seeking From her personal battle with Within the first few months high school seniors graduating in know that it is in fact a life threat- ways to prevent the spread of the breast cancer to becoming her ening disease that can affect disease. husband’s caregiver during his more than just the patient suf- The Zika virus has ravaged fight with Alzheimer’s disease, fering from Alzheimer’s. South America since its emer- Nancy Reagan was no stranger Following her husband’s gence in Brazil in 2015 and is to the strain an illness could death, Nancy Reagan became now rapidly progressing through place on a family. Using her more and more involved in the North America. WHO predicts firsthand experiences, Rea- advancement of Alzheimer’s that by the end of 2016, the Zika gan dedicated her adult life research. As she learned more virus will have spread through- to making American citizens about the disease, she came out the majority of the Americas. more aware of life-altering to the conclusion that finding The team responsible for the diseases and working towards out more information on stem discovery of the cell was led by finding a cure. cells could assist in finding a Rich Kuhn, the director of the In 1987, Reagan was di- cure for Alzheimer’s and other Purdue Institute for Inflamma- agnosed with breast cancer. neurological diseases. In addi- tion, Immunology, and Infec- Caught at an early stage, the tion to facilitating the research tious Diseases (PI4D), and Mi- tumor resulted in her being financially, Reagan also led the chael Rossmann, a Professor of advised to undergo a mildly fight against federal restric- Biological Sciences at Purdue invasive lumpectomy and ra- tions on embryonic stem cell University. Using a specialized diation to counteract the can- research, going against former electron microscope, the team cer. However, unable to part First Lady Nancy Reagan addresses the White House on the epi- President George W. Bush who was able to view the virus on an with her work at the White demic of drug abuse in 1986. initially imposed the restric- extremely high resolution, pro- House, Reagan chose to have tive policy in 2001. viding a detailed image. a modified radical mastectomy to of serving as First Lady, Reagan 1988 decreased by almost 30%, More than a fashion icon and The Zika virus is classified in eliminate the extensive recovery visited many rehabilitation cen- the lowest rate in the decade. By one who dared to change the a family of viruses called “fla- time a lumpectomy and radiation ters on behalf of her new cam- the time the Reagans left Wash- china in the White House, Nancy viviruses,” which includes the would have posed. After recover- paign. By September 1982, she ington, only 19.7% of the 1989’s Reagan was a woman who took West Nile virus, yellow fever ing from her surgery, she began to addressed the National Legisla- graduating high school class were her own dire experiences and and Dengue fever. What makes speak openly about her mastecto- tive Session of the parent-teacher regular drug users, a 47% reduc- used them as a way to advance flaviviruses so deadly are the my, empowering other women to association regarding the drug tion from previous years. the public’s knowledge of the small, sugar protrusions extend- engage in self-examination, learn abuse problem and attended the Issued on Nov. 5, 1994, Ronald severity of many medical con- ing from their cells, which the about family histories and seek first National Conference of the Reagan’s letter to the American ditions and diseases. President body recognizes and thus will- professional care. She could not National Federation for Drug- public stating that he was diag- Barack Obama noted the signifi- ingly binds to the infectious cell stress enough the importance of Free Youth just one month later. nosed with Alzheimer’s changed cance of her efforts by stating, Symptoms of the Zika virus receiving a regular mammogram, Ronald Reagan’s signing the Nancy Reagan’s focus. Although “She became a voice on behalf strongly resemble the flu, includ- claiming that it saved her life. “National Crusade for a Drug she was still an active advocate of millions of families going ing fever, rash and joint pain, and While dealing with her strug- Free America” anti-drug abuse for the “Just Say No” campaign, through the depleting, aching re- the virus is spread through mos- gle with breast cancer, Reagan bill into law in October 1986 she began to concentrate on con- ality of Alzheimer’s and took on quitoes or sexual contact with an was still heavily invested in her proved to be a great achievement ducting her “long goodbye” to her a new role, as advocate, on behalf infected person. The virus itself campaign against drug use. Just for Nancy Reagan and her cam- beloved husband. Mrs. Reagan of treatments that hold the poten- does not appear threatening, as months before she became First paign. To continue her efforts to spent most of the time leading tial and promise to improve and only twenty percent of infect- Lady, Nancy Reagan had started lessen drug usage in America, up to Ronald Reagan’s untimely save lives.” ed people exhibit any of these symptoms. However, recent reports from Brazil have created an inter- Cooling caps reduce chemo hair loss national panic. In areas where pregnant women are infected, By Kelly Ward ’17 a head-worn cooling cap during outer insulating cap made of neo- or less of their hair. The data col- there is an increase in birth de- chemotherapy treatment. A tight, prene fits over the silicone cap to lected during the study can also fects, particularly microcephaly When a patient receives a can- silicone cooling cap is placed on perserve temperature. apply to some Stage III and Stage in infants. Microcephaly is a cer diagnosis, he or she may ex- the patient’s head at the start of Before the system was ap- IV breast cancer patients who condition in which the child’s perience an array of emotions, a chemotherapy treatment. Cool- proved by the FDA, it was tested have benefit-risk profiles simi- head is smaller than normal, such as anger, shock or sadness. ant is then cir- in a study of 117 lar to the women involved in the which results in an undeveloped The mental grief associated with culated through female Stage original study. and damaged brain. Researchers a cancer diagnosis is further in- channels in the I and Stage II Cooling caps are beginning to also have linked the Zika virus to tensified by the common side cap, reducing the breast cancer gain a positive reputation in the Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) effects of treatment options like temperature of patients who realm of cancer treatment. Al- in adults, which impairs the ner- chemotherapy. Hair loss, an es- the scalp. This were receiving though there are several potential vous and immune systems. pecially frequent after-effect of decrease in tem- chemotherapy side effects of the system like With this 3D image as a guide, certain types of chemotherapy, perature reduces t r e a t m e n t s chills, neck and shoulder pain and the team hopes to understand can cause a patient to feel particu- blood flow to known to cause cold-induced headaches, medical how the virus functions within larly vulnerable and depressed. the scalp, effec- hair loss. Of the officials remain optimistic. Wil- the human body and use the in- Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug tively minimiz- 117 women, 16 liam Maisel, the acting director formation to combat infection. Administration allowed for the ing the amount did not use the of the Office of Device Evalua- If the Zika virus does function marketing of a product known as of chemotherapy cooling cap. tion in the FDA’s Center for De- similarly to other flaviviruses, a cooling cap. This cooling cap that reaches hair Each woman vices and Radiological Health, Rossmann states, “Perhaps an reduces hair loss in female breast cells. The cool- involved in the said, “We are pleased to see a inhibitor could be designed to cancer patients undergoing che- ing also slows A cancer patient undergoing study photo- product for breast cancer patients block this function and keep the motherapy, potentially minimiz- cellular metabo- chemotherapy experiences the graphed herself that can minimize chemotherapy- virus from attaching to and in- ing negative feelings associated lism in the hair cooling cap technology. after receiv- induced hair loss and contribute fecting human cells.” with the condition. cells, allowing ing 4 rounds of to the quality of life of these in- Currently there is no treat- The Dignitana DigniCap Cool- them potentially to survive treat- chemotherapy and assigned her dividuals. Managing the side ef- ment or vaccine to inhibit the ing System’s ability to combat ment. Temperature sensors are hair loss a score from 0 to 4. At fects of chemotherapy is a critical disease, but Kuhn and Ross- hair loss, or alopecia, is due to embedded in the cap to ensure the end of the study, 67 women component to overall health and mann’s team is one among many a computer-controlled system the temperature does not dip be- ranked their hair loss at a score of recovery.” working swiftly towards a solu- that circulates cooled liquid to low 32 degrees Fahrenheit. An 2 or less, meaning they lost 50% tion to save lives. Olympics page 14 the campanile May 2016 Rio introduces three new sports Team USA gears up for Rio By Callie Shinkle ’17 himself a five-time Olympic med- ter. A high school senior and Three new sports will be added By Regan Fitzgerald ’17 Simone Biles alist, has spoken about Phelps’ UCLA committ, Pugh became to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Sum- Every four years, proud citi- chances, “He’ll come home, if the youngest woman ever named mer Olympic Games: golf, sevens zens around the world glue their not America’s most decorated to a U.S. Olympic qualifying ros- rugby and kitesurfing. eyes to television screens and pas- swimmer, one of the top three. I ter. In her first ten games with sionately cheer on their countries’ think he can win individual gold the team, she scored two goals world-class athletes participating medals. I think he can win two and had five assists. When asked in the most exciting, universal or three individual races and a about Pugh and other new addi- sporting event in the world: the couple of relays.” Although older tions to the roster, captain Carli Olympics. The upcoming Sum- and without two years of his typi- Lloyd said, “There’s a lot of fresh mer Olympic Games in Rio de cal training, Phelps’ natural talent faces out there and it’s refreshing. Golf is being reinstituted into Janeiro, Brazil, will be no excep- and unparalleled drive make him I love taking young players under the Olympics after 112 years of tion. As the first South American a serious contender in his fourth my wing.” Her speed and fear- not being included. The sport country ever to host the Games, Olympics. lessness make her stand out, and was initially introduced at the Brazil will display its unique cul- she is sure to make an impact in Paris Games of 1900, but was ture through its opening ceremo- David Boudia Rio. removed in 1924 after issues ny and overall atmosphere. with rulings arose. Golfers in the Every Games, a variety of new Trayvon Bromell 2016 Games will play 4 rounds sports stars rise to meet the level on several courses in Brazil, and of Olympic legends and compete the person with the lowest score for glory and gold. Although the will be awarded the gold medal. Olympics are still a few months Biles’ success in gymnas- Only 60 men and 60 women will away, several athletes are already tics rivals Ledecky’s in swim- be able to compete in this sport, favored to win both medals and ming. She is the two-time reign- so spots are especially competi- also public admiration. Team ing all-around world champion tive. Although golf will only be USA, the perennial favorite, is and has been undefeated in all- an individual competition, with 7 expected to lead the medal count. around competitions for the past out of the top 15 ranked golfers in Here are some of the American two years. At the U.S. National the world, the United States is the athletes to keep an eye on at the Championships, Biles won the heavy favorite to win gold. upcoming games: all-around by 4.467 points, which is the largest margin of victory in the history of gymnastics compe- tition. The eighteen-year-old is fa- vored to tie the United States re- Katie Ledecky cord for a single Olympic Games by winning five medals. If Biles Diving may not be the most Rugby is also making an does win gold in the all-around, popular sport in the country, but Olympic reappearance in 2016. she would be the fourth American all Americans love an underdog The sport was previously in the in a row to win the competition. story, which David Boudia gave Although the 2016 Games Olympics with a 15-person team, It is very likely that, in her first us four years ago in London. He will be Trayvon Bromell’s first but in the new format, there will Games appearance, Simone Biles shocked the world by interrupting Olympics, the American sprinter only be seven members to a team. will follow in Gabby Douglas’ the Chinese winning streak by is ready to help the U.S. to gold. Its addition to the Olympics is footsteps and become America’s taking gold in the 10-meter indi- At just 20 years old, Bromell has highly anticipated in the rugby next Olympic golden girl. vidual platform. In Rio, Boudia already amassed an impressive world, and the International Rug- hopes to make more history by number of accomplishments. He by Board even decided to discon- becoming the first American is the first junior sprinter ever to tinue the Sevens World Cup in Michael Phelps since Greg Louganis in 1988 to break the 10-second barrier in order to make the Olympics the win gold in back-to-back Games. the 100-meter dash and took first premier event for the sport. While Watching Boudia take on the place in the 4x100-meter relay both the United States men’s and dominant Chinese offers the and second place in the 100-me- women’s rugby teams have quali- chance to quench Americans’ ter dash at the 2014 World Junior fied for the Olympics, the British thirst for an upset. Championships. He placed third teams are predicted to take first in the 100-meter dash at the 2015 place. World Championships and ran a Although she won gold in the Mallory Pugh speedy 6.47 seconds to take gold women’s 8oo meter freestyle at in the 60-meter race at the 2016 15 years old in London, Ledecky Indoor World Championships. was overshadowed by Missy Bromell also runs for Baylor, Franklin at the last Olympic winning an NCAA title in an in- Games. Over the past two years, door 200-meter race during the Kitesurfing will be making its however, Ledecky has completely 2015 season. Olympic debut in the upcoming dominated the competition in the games. Replacing windsurfing, pool in events varying from the the fairly new sport will have 400-meter to the 1500-meter rac- For two weeks every four years, both a men’s and a women’s com- es. As a 16-year-old at the 2013 spectators of different cultures, petition. Supporters of kitesurfing World Championships, she won backgrounds and interests come hope that the exposure from the gold in 400-, 800- and 1500-meter The Olympics cannot be together to watch the Olympics. Olympics will enlighten the world races. Now, at just 19, she already discussed without mention- The games provide iconic mo- about aerial surfing. The addi- holds eleven world records and is ing Phelps. The most decorated ments that ignite patriotic pride in tion of kitesurfing has come with considered by many the greatest Olympian of all time came out citizens across the globe. Ameri- controversy, however, as many female freestyle swimmer of all of his very short retirement to cans will undoubtedly be looking are contending that the sport is time. Most recently, she shattered train for Rio. At first, most ex- for these moments in addition to too dangerous to be featured in the 800-meter world record at the perts were skeptical that Phelps standout athletes in the upcom- the Olympic Games. American World Championships, where she would be able to compete on such ing 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Johnny Heineken is expected to also took home a total of five gold a high level after two years out of After last summer’s inspir- There are already athletes that dominate the sport this summer medals. When talking about her the water. His times and place- ing World Cup performance, the stand out as potential stars, but and take gold at the sports inau- teammate and competitor, Missy ments, however, have slowly pro- women’s national soccer team fans will have to wait until July gural Olympic competition. Franklin said, “What [Ledecky] gressed through the national and has many eyes on them com- to see who captures medals and does is incredible, and it’s never international competitions he has ing into Rio. The team, however, hearts. been done before.” With her participated in since his return. will look slightly different than seeming invincibility, Ledecky Although he will likely not come it did in 2015. Abby Wambach’s is poised to become an Olympic close to his record-setting per- retirement and Sydney Leroux’s hero and household name after formances at the 2004 and 2008 pregnancy opened the way for the games this August. games, Phelps is still predicted to 17- year-old Mallory Pugh to perform well in Rio. John Naber, earn a spot on the Olympic ros- sports MAY 2016 the campanile Page 15 Track, softball and lacrosse look to successful postseason By Sarah Rothenberg ’17 fun day that was also a good ex- By Margot Biamon ’17 and Erin Brohpy ’16 The Magic is optimistic about its prospects for perience for the girls.” success in the AACA this season. Junior Angela After a successful second Prior to the outing at Penn, Ranked third in the league with a .500 record of Gervasi, who boasts the team’s highest batting aver- place finish last year at Champs, Mount’s team had run three meets 4 wins and 4 losses, Mount softball is off to a strong age and has slugged two home runs in the 2016 sea- Mount’s track and field team is and boasted a respectable record start for the 2016 season. son, is confident that the Magic have what it takes to ready for another momentous of 2 wins and 1 loss. The team The team started its year with a bang. Following play well and compete. season. beat St. Basil and Sacred Heart a tough loss to Villa Maria on March 29, the team “Coach Thompson said that this is the best team Under the strong leadership of at the first dual meet of the year rallied to pull out a huge win in their second game he has had since he started coaching six years ago,” head coach Kitty McClernand and Villa Maria a week later. At against league powerhouse Nazareth Academy, who said Gervasi. and senior co-captains Julianna the Wissahickon Relays, the team has reigned as the AACA’s unbeatable squad for the One of the advantages the 2016 squad enjoys is Kardish, Gabby Good, Katie closed out the meet with many past five seasons. In the ninth inning, the team capi- the presence of seven senior team members, who Strosser and Lauren Ciasullo, gold and silver medals. Ryan talized on Nazareth’s fielding mistakes. The Magic have added their experience and leadership abili- Mount runners and relay teams Good, Grace DiGivovani, Cait- pressed their advantage and seized a one-run lead, ties to the mix of an already talented team. Senior have been turning in strong times. lyn Cunningham and Julianna clinching the game 6-5 in an exciting walkoff win. catcher Jess Burns will be continuing her softball Two Mount relay teams rep- Kardish finished the 4x800 meter The team celebrated the upset by storming the dia- career at Delaware Valley University. resented the purple and gold at relay with a silver medal and a mond. With talent and determination, the Magic hope the prestigious Penn Relays on season best in 10:06 minutes. “We were all jumping up and down, and we ran to make a competitive playoff bid to end their 2016 April 28-30 at the University of Although the track seniors are on to the field,” said sophomore left fielder Lila season, and they look forward to more big wins and Pennsylvania. On April 28, in the leaving with heavy hearts, they Moore. “It was a great feeling.” field-storming walkoffs for the rest of the season. 4x100 meter relay, senior Lauren excitedly welcome new talent strong, and we had a great attitude from the start. Ciasullo and juniors Julie Hoover, to the team. Freshman Julianna By Meredith Rickers ’18 Once we figured out their offense, we had the upper Shiobhan McBride and Serina Kratz has dominated all events hand for the rest of the game.” Clary ran a season best in 52.2 from the 100-meter sprint to the After just missing the playoffs last year, Mount When asked about the key factors to this sea- seconds. 800-meter distance race. Fresh- lacrosse came into the season with something to son’s success, the players all mentioned their new Also competing on April 28, man Bridget Joyce has been com- prove. Under the leadership of it seniors and its new coaches, head coach Brian Madeira and assistants the 4x400 relay team of junior Ju- peting in the pole vault, a new ad- head coach, Brian Madeira, the team has surprised Shannon Zoldy and Meg Bonner. Co-Captain MK lie Hoover, sophomore Grace Di- dition to Mount’s track and field the whole league with its success. Maloney ’16 praised them saying, “With our new Giovanni, and freshmen Julianna event offerings. “I really think that we have proved many people coaching staff, the team has developed a new style Kratz and Ryan Good finished The co-captains are excited to wrong. We lost a lot of our key players from last of play, which is benefitting the individual talents of with a time of 4 minutes and 20 wrap up their senior seasons with year, but our upperclassmen have stepped up,” says each player.” seconds. a strong record. Head coach Kitty co-captain Izzy Balcer ’16. On April 26, seniors Izzy Balcer and MK Ma- “We were extremely proud of McClernand is also looking to The team’s season has been characterized by loney scored their 100th goals in a 13-5 victory the two relay teams who com- cap off the season with a cham- exciting victories, including wins against rival against Gwynedd. peted at the Penn Relays,” said pionship. Ciasullo noted the team Gwynedd and the league’s top team Merion. The With confidence from crucial wins and a drive Ciasullo. is “striving for victory” at the Merion win on April 18 was close and intense, but from disappointing losses against Upper Dublin and Assistant Coach Smitty, who AACA Championships on May the Mount held a lead for the majority of the game. Villa Maria, the Mount is looking ahead. Maloney attended the relays with the team, 11 at Lehigh University. When asked how the team was able to pull off the conveyed the team’s goals. “I think our team has a said, “Penn Relays was a purely upset, junior Casey Mckeever said, “We came out great opportunity to succeed in the post season.” USWNT files wage discrimination complaint While each player on the women’s “There are no legitimate, non- more in revenue than the men’s is a federal agency in charge of By Paige Comtois ’17 team would earn $99,000 if they discriminatory reasons for this team did last season makes this ensuring equality and enforcing win 20 friendlies, the men’s team gross disparity of wages, nor can wage discrimination even more anti-discrimination in the work- This past summer, the U.S. would earn $263,320 each for the it be explained away by any bona outrageous. force. This complaint launched women’s soccer team (USWNT) same achievement. Also, even if fide seniority, merit or incentive “The numbers speak for them- an investigation, where the EEOC garnered the attention of people the men’s team lost all of their system or any factor other than selves,” Solo told The Times. “We investigator will collect informa- around the world with their 5-2 friendlies, they are the best in tion from both sides, most likely win over Japan in the World Cup would still earn the world, have comprehensive reports on pay. final. As the top ranked team in $100,000 each. three World Cup This investigation could take the world, people would expect The women do championships, over a year. As information comes that the players would be earning not receive any four Olympic in from both sides, the investiga- the same, if not more, than the bonus for losing championships, tor may recommend that the sides U.S. men’s soccer team who has an international and the USMNT enter into mediation. In media- continuously had mediocre per- friendly. Addi- get paid more tion, the EEOC would bring the formances in matches both big tionally, while to just show up two sides together to come to a and small. the women do than we get paid resolution. In order to work, both On Wednesday March 30, five not receive any to win major sides must agree with the propos- prominent female soccer play- bonuses if they championships.” als. The average length it takes to ers accused U.S. Soccer of wage play more than In response to resolve charges in EEOC investi- discrimination. This complaint 20 friendlies this complaint gations is 10 months. If mediation was released the day after the in a year, the U.S. soccer stat- fails, this case could last longer U.S. men’s soccer team failed to men can still ed, “While we than 10 months. qualify for the summer Olympics earn $5,000 have not seen Although the United States for the second time in a row. to $17,625 for this complaint is definitely a leader in women’s Captains Carli Lloyd and each additional and can’t com- soccer, we still have a long way Becky Sauerbrunn were joined game. ment on the spe- to go before women’s soccer, even in the complaint by goalkeeper In 2015, U.S. cifics of it, we women sports as a whole, receive Hope Solo, forward Alex Mor- Soccer spent are disappointed the same recognition as men’s gan and midfielder Megan Rapi- $30 million to about this action. teams. noe. These five players and their run the men’s We have been a As Alex Morgan said on the lawyer, Jeff Kessler, decided to soccer program world leader in Today Show, “Every single day file the suit now instead of ear- and only $11 women’s soccer we sacrifice just as much as the lier because U.S. Soccer recently million to run and are proud of men. We work just as much. We admitted to collective bargaining the women’s. the commitment endure just as much physically agreement negotiations that the Additionally, we have made and emotionally. Our fans really women would receive less than citing statis- to building the do appreciate us every day for the men. tics from the women’s game that. We saw that with the high of The numbers behind this suit USSF’s 2015 in the United last summer. We’re really asking, are powerful and illustrate the financial report, States over the and demanding now, that our fed- glaring disparity between the the women past 30 years.” eration, and our employer really, men’s and women’s wages. Both claim that play- The com- step up and appreciate us as well.” the USWNT and the USMNT are ers on the USWNT earned almost sex,” the complaint says. plaint was filed with the U.S. required to play a minimum 20 one-fourth of what their male The fact that the women’s team Equal Employment Opportunity international friendlies each year. counterparts did. generated almost $20 million Commission (EEOC). The EEOC Sports page 16 the campanile May 2016 Spring athletes push for strong season finishes

(Top left) Ashley Pyne ’17 (Top right) Sarina Clary ’17 and Siobhan McBride ’17 (Adjacent) Jess Burns ’16 Pictures courtesy of Tom Utescher, Chesnut Hill Lo- cal.

Mount crew buckles down for 2016 medal season

Mount Crew’s Lightweight 8+ fights windy conditions as they prepare for their race at the 2nd Manny Flick on the Schuykill River.

By Paige Comtois ’17 US Rowing Mid-Atlantic Stotesbury Cup Regatta SRAA National US Rowing Youth National Youth Championships May 20-21 @ Schuylkill River Championships Regatta Championship As other spring sports start May 7-8 @ Mercer Lake, NJ May 27-28 @ Dillon Lake, OH June 10-12 @Mercer Lake, NJ to wind down, the crew team is The crew team will compete gearing up for medal season. Select Mount boats will com- against programs from around Teams from across the country At this extremely competitive With a couple of important pete in this regatta to qualify for the world in the world’s oldest gather for this regatta sponsored regatta, the Mount will compete wins already under their belt, the the US Rowing Youth Nationals and one of the largest high school by the Scholastic Rowing Asso- against the best club and high crew team is hungry for more. in June. regattas. ciation of America. school rowing teams in the coun- try.