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PENSSEMI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE by the ENGLISH PREPARATORY SCHOOL Fall 2019-2020 Issue 1

Live life with all its beauty. Each day points and take them as easily as possible. is a new beginning to seize opportunities Going and continuing in just one way is not and make up for lost times. With beauti- always useful and effective. Sometimes ful and unforgettable views, colorful and we have to change our path and dare to amazing scenes, shadowless and light- choose new methods. We may be able to hearted lives may not always be the way win in every aspect of life by doing so. we want, but who knows what will happen Accordingly, there are many ways to next? Life will be beautiful if we think and solve problems, provided that your aims accept that everything has an underlying and hopes are connected to each other. wisdom. We can engrave good memories We should accept that we are responsible in our minds and throw the rest away. for our own actions and never forget to Remembering the beauty of life can be have compassion and sympathy for oth- exhilarating till the end of our lives. ers. This brings real joy to our souls and Moreover, our attitude and expecta- we can reach the peak of tranquility when tions from life can influence and shape we admit that life can be meaningful and each moment of our lives towards happi- more precious by helping others. We have ness. We can see beauty in autumn. Never to have desire for peace, guts to work on refer to autumn as “fall” because life isn’t it and ability to spread it to others. This is falling apart, even though everything and the way to overcome difficulties and gain everywhere looks yellow and brown and ultimate victory and happiness. We must it is vanishing. Just as the dry branches endeavor to seek for tomorrow and learn make the mellow sound of our footsteps, from past experiences. the rustle of these leaves are also eupho- Truly, despite all hardships and prob- nious. “Life is beautiful in all its colors lems, life is still beautiful. even the darker ones, they’re here for a reason.” Problems always exist in our lives, but it is us who can change our view- Sadaf WAZIRY

“Where do you “Read the latest ‘‘Keep up with “Long ago stand about love on climate activist “Eco – tourism the English Prep School witches suffered & money?” Greta Thunberg” new trend for social activities’’ holidaying” Page9 much” Page14 Page2 Page3 Page15 Either Write Something Worth Reading or Do Something Worth Writing. (Benjamin Franklin) 2 Young PENS yP A Cardiologist’s Memory In early 1969, a little baby opened finally registered in Medical School. A doctor lives a noble life. He is his eyes in a small village where He had to continue his studies in a always at the service of suffering life was very simple, education was third country away from his fam- people. A sick man looks at him primitive, resources were limited, ily. Six years later, he graduated with the only hope of getting cured. and ideas hardly went beyond the and qualified to start practicing The smiling face of a doctor makes mountains surrounding the val- medicine. However, he continued to the patient cheerful. A good doc- ley. Medical services were poor, study and achieved a higher degree tor is respected everywhere. As I Which and it was hard to find a doctor in his field supported by extensive grew older, I gained experience that when needed. In such a commu- training and experience in cardio- shaped this childhood assessment nity, mother and child mortality vascular medicine, a specialty which of a doctor’s job into a more realis- is More rates were high. There was a lack was growing fast and had a very de- tic perspective. The more I learned of vaccination and medication. manding career. He was assigned as about research and clinical work the Important in Consequently, change was crucial. the consultant cardiologist and head better my perspective developed. The baby’s family decided to travel of department. To sum up, the advice that I can abroad to one of the neighbouring Everybody has an aim in life. give to readers of our magazine is Life: Money countries where life was stable, the Aim or ambition is the inner desire that the secret of becoming a suc- economy was established and edu- of man. No man can do anything in cessful doctor or achieving success cation was better arranged in the the world unless his aim is set. So in any other profession, is to do it or Love? way we see today. So it was possi- all of us should be very clear about with ambition and the love you have ble for him to start studying primary our aims in life. I have already fixed for what you do. oney and love are two school and as the years passed by, the aim of my life and I want to be a big topics that often he graduated secondary school, and doctor. Anas Abdulaziz Hamdan Mget conflicted. For some, they think that money is important because without money, their relationship will fail. On the other hand, some people think that love is more important than money, and the reason being is that money can’t buy love and love is what makes the world go around. For those who think that money is more important than love, they believe so because they believe that money is the glue that keeps the couple to- gether. Without money, they cannot buy the house to move in together. Without money, they cannot watch movies in theatres and go for a date night. Without money, they cannot plan for having babies and building a happy family. Now, what about love? Isn’t it that love should be the most important since money can’t buy love? Without love, everything you do seems mean- ingless. Without love, you will live empty inside. Without love, you will feel like you are incom- plete. More importantly, there Origins of the Days in English will be no one there to celebrate with you even if you are rich and Damla DEMİR have all the money in the world, Moon’s Day so does this make love more important than money? First, let’s look at money ‘’Tyr’s Day’’ the day dedicated to Tyr, one of the Scandinavian gods. again. Money makes your life comfortable and creates more ‘’Wodan’s Day’’. Wodan/Wotan/Odin the father of everything in Scandinavian opportunities for you. It can mythology, the god at the top. also help others and give you time, freedom and mobility. And now let’s look at love. ‘’Thor’s Day’’ the day dedicated to Thor, one of the Scandinavian gods. Love allows you to connect with others and is the source of emo- tional energy and motivation. It It changes between three Scandinavian gods depending on where you look. makes you healthy, happy and Freya, Freyr and Frigg, the day dedicated to one of the trio. kind. Love also leads you to self-discovery. ‘’Saturn’s Day’’. The day dedicated to Saturn, the God of Rome. So, is love or money more im- portant? ’Sun’s Day’’. In Latin dies solis, sun day. Festival day dedicated to the Sun-God Ceren PEKER in Rome. yP Young PENS 3 Magical World of Aviation:

How to Become a Pilot Hakan AYDIN

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How Dare You? A teenager activist fights against global warming

As we all know, climate change is one of actually when we look at her life, we under- the most important problems of our world. stand that she is a sensitive and self-conscious Nevertheless, we can’t say that we are doing teenager. When she was eight, she encoun- our best to minimize the damage. However, tered climate change and global warming thanks to 16-year-old teenager Greta terms. She watched a lot of documentaries Thunberg, most of us have started to think and read so many books about these topics. about this huge problem. Unlike her peers, these things affected her Greta Thunberg was born on 3 January, 2003. deeply. When she learned that all these were She grew up in Stockholm. She was known by the result of human beings’ actions, she got environmentalists because of the school strikes depressed. she had arranged and now she is known by the She started her fight by changing her own fam- entire world with her brave speeches against ily’s lifestyle. She became a vegan and she has politicians at the most important conferences. been guiding her family to become vegans. “You have stolen my dreams and my child- Her father changed his car with a Tesla for his hood with your empty words.” daughter’s cause and her mother stopped trav- “This is all wrong. I shouldn’t be standing here. elling by plane. I should be back in school on the other side of Despite all those bad comments about her, the ocean,” she added “yet you all come to me she has been helping a lot of people to make for hope? How dare you!” them aware of climate change. By December After her speech, a lot of people, especially 2018, more than 20,000 young people joined teenagers, made fun of her and said she is her strike with the #fridayforfuture hasthag. overthinking for a girl who is 16 years old. But 4 Young PENS yP The Real Source of Human Energy

What is energy? What is its source in this uni- trade, industry, etc. This definition is one of many that we adhere to. Most of these laws are inspired verse? Is it possible that the universe is based different definitions that humans have given them- by religions or so-called faith. These religions on contradictions only? The answer lies in the selves. are the patrons of the laws of peace and the call questions themselves; this universe is built on How does energy work in the human body? If we to do good, and faith is a tangible thing that is in contradictions that in turn are the source of en- approach the body of this human, we find some- the form of information acquired by the mind to ergy. The question, the hypothesis, and the pursuit thing called the mind, which is the commander of analyze, store, and reuse in the form of orders and of the answer to it is the primary catalyst for un- this body’s physical, material aspects and moral, then energy. As for continuity, we need to repro- derstanding the universe further. Thus, if we are spiritual aspects. Physically, it regulates our duce. Reproduction needs both sexes, and in order to know the real source of human energy, we must body by mixing light electrical circuits that con- to approach each other a couple must have some- ask some logical questions and develop hypothe- nect its corners to one another, which leads to thing shared, and this thing is called love. Love is ses that may simply motivate us to find the real chemical secretions that have many names. This also something sensible in the form of information answer. comprehensiveness is easy for the mind and is stored by the mind to be recycled as energy. So, What is this human? Is this human created from programmed even before birth in the months of faith is the thing in charge of organizing our lives something physical or from nothing? The human pregnancy. The moral part that is acquired after that gives us the energy to overcome the problems being is made up of two natures, which are ma- birth, is polarized through sensory receptors in we face. Love is the complement to harsh or nega- terial and spiritual. Humans are responsible for the human task of transferring accepted ideas to tive energy. If faith and love come together, a new reforming and building the land and striving hard the brain for analysis and archiving them in an or- being emerges from us. But what is the nature of to develop all aspects of life, and to innovate eve- derly fashion in the internal memory. These ideas this new being? rything that facilitates the ways of life. They do are supposed to be a reproduction of social norms If we go back to the hypothesis of contradic- this through working in many professions such as developed from where the individual grows up, tions, we can understand this being as follows. If some of which are dogmatic and result from an individuals’ ideas concerning love and faith are divine orders and some that are devel- true, individuals will cultivate positive spiritual oped by humans. energy. With this positive spiritual energy, an in- Do emotions affect human dividual’s actions will positively affect the outside energy? What factors af- world. After researching and questioning more fect emotions? How do than fifty people of different nationalities and dif- these factors affect these ferent age groups about the role of love and faith, emotions? The ideas 75% of them agree that it is their faith that helps acquired by an indi- them to overcome their problems and difficulties vidual over time have in life. 95% agree that they gain more energy when the greatest impact they feel love. on our actions and are After defining the human being and ex- the ideas that deter- plaining how energy works in the human body and mine the proportion confirming the impact of the acquired ideas on of our energy produc- producing energy within the human body, the hy- tion with age, unlike pothesis of faith and love in relation to the extent of the ideas that come our need for it in our lives and maintaining the con- to us by instinct. For tinuity of humanity, we can conclude the following. example, this differ- The real source of human energy is a symbol or ence can be observed information divided into two parts. Humans have between children and an instinctively preserved portion which accounts adults. Children have for material aspects, and an acquired part that, al- very common ideas and though sometimes makes a mistake, is stored in actions among them- the brain as spiritual aspects. All of this informa- selves and their ideas are tion is gathered in the brain to produce commands largely logical and correct, that lead to energy production. So, what we need while adults display a vast dif- to do is to think about all our lives positively so ference in ideas and actions between that the ideas in our brains are coherent. This co- individuals. herence will produce maximum energy and then Our acquired ideas are inspired by improve productivity at all levels in our working the reality in which we live, divided into lives. Ultimately, we can work towards achieving what we need to repair this land in which our goals and desires. we live, and what we need to maintain its continuity. If we are to reform this world, Khaled HOUJEIRY we may need common laws and regulations

The Healthiest Fruits of 2019 Would you like to get fit? Well, you can eat healthy min C. We should consume oranges a lot in the winter. food and get fit. Here are the healthiest fruits of 2019. In this way, we don’t get cold and sick very often. We can brew and drink tea with orange shells. Oranges also GREEN APPLE help increase metabolism. Apples contain a lot of fibre. When you are hungry, you should eat a green apple because green apples ap- AVOCADO pease your hunger. And if you want to lose weight, you Avocado is different from other fruits because it has can eat green apples. healthy fats instead of carbohydrates. Avocado isn’t de- licious but it is very healthy for humans. If we eat one ORANGE avocado a day, our immune system will be stronger. Oranges have a reputation for being loaded with vita- Muhammed GÜNEY yP Young PENS 5

iabetes is aDIABETES disease in which get enough glucose (blood sugar). kidney failure and other complications. your blood glucose, or blood Glucose is your body’s main source of Low blood glucose levels can also lead Dsugar levels are too high. energy. to major health problems, including Glucose comes from the food you eat. Ketones can show up in blood or brain damage, if not treated. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glu- urine. High ketone levels may indicate If you are a diabetic, then you need cose get into your cells to give them diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication to change your habits. You have to eat energy. With type 1 diabetes, your body of diabetes that can lead to a coma healthy, you should eat less carbohy- does not make insulin. With type 2 dia- or even death. Presence of ketones in drate, you need to sleep well because betes, the more common type, your your blood test can prompt you to get diabetics need more care. body does not make or use insulin well. treatment before a medical emergency I have been a diabetic person for 8 EFFECTS OF Without enough insulin, the glucose occurs. Another common test which is years. I got used to living with it. But stays in your blood. You can also have used for diabetic control every day is for me, the most difficult thing is always prediabetes. This means that your blood a blood glucose test. A blood glucose people’s attitude. Most people don’t sugar is higher than normal but not high test measures the glucose levels in your know anything about diabetes. For in- CYBERBULLYING enough to be called diabetes. Having blood. Glucose is a type of sugar. It is stance, when I give myself an injection, There are so many bullies in the prediabetes puts you at a higher risk of your body’s main source of energy. A some people look at me as if I were sick. world but with the current tech- getting type 2 diabetes. hormone called insulin helps move glu- But actually diabetes isn’t a sickness. At nology, they now have new ways Also, there are some monthly tests cose from your bloodstream into your least, we, diabetics, don’t like to say it to bully people through digital for diabetics. For example, people can cells. Too much or too little glucose in is a sickness. So ı want to say to people platforms. Cyberbullying is a form check the ketones in their blood. A ke- the blood can be a sign of a serious med- “Please don’t look at us as if we were of bullying and harrassment using tone test measures the level of ketones ical condition. High blood glucose levels monsters.” technology by sending or posting in your blood. Ketones are substances may be a sign of diabetes, a disorder mean messages to someone on- that your body makes if your cells don’t that can cause heart disease, blindness, Zehra AKAN line. It can occur anywhere such as in social media, emails or texts. Cyberbullies use the internet to humiliate you. They also usually spread rumors or make fun of your appearance, religion or skin col- our. They know the effects when doing these bad actions.. It can be alarming because those kind of people are usually anonymous. They do this mostly because they envy you, try to run away from their own problems or they want to feel powerful by hurting other people. Some of them even create social media accounts just to hurt you or make you feel that you are not enough. They can make a person afraid, isolated, hopeless, and lonely. Their actions affect your mental health too. You can suffer from mental problems such as depres- sion, anxiety, low self esteem, and sleep difficulties. Sometimes, it even makes some of those bullied commit suicide. Students who have experienced bullying or cyberbul- lying are nearly two times more likely to attempt suicide. THE MANDALORIAN If you are bullied, you don’t want to face the world and just want A new TV series called “The to hide because you think that Mandalorian” has been launched. We you are not enough. You can feel know that it’s been created by John as though everything has lost its Favreau and directed by Dave Fioni but meaning. what is it? And yet, you need to know that The Mandalorian is a bounty you are not alone. Don’t try to hunter who fights alone. His location hide yourself because the more you is in an area that the New Galactic hide, the more you . Republic cannot control. One day, The You shouldn’t be ashamed of what Mandalorian crosses Cara Dune, who and who you are because you are is known as one of the soldiers who is one in a million. Don’t bully the loyal to the Republic. When Cara inter- person who bullied you because acted with The Mandalorian, he was that person has feelings too. busy trying to get used to his new loca- If someone texts that you are ugly, tion. The Mandalorian’s task is to fulfil recall that there are so many things the task of a bounty hunter. There are in you which you can be proud of. lots of cute stuff with the show, too. If you are being cyberbullied, you For example, Baby Yoda. The baby is can call special numbers for sup- not exactly “Yoda” but it comes from port. Or, take a break from social the same species with Yoda. All around media. the world, people are now asking for a “baby Yoda” plush toy. If you watch the Rumeysa ÇOLAK series, you won’t regret it. Sena PALA 6 Young PENS yP What is Minimalism? inimalism can also be called have the heart to throw away, but you • Get high quality products, but get ure. If you carry out these steps, your simplicity. In the concept don’t touch for days, weeks, months, them less often: stomach is not unwillingly forced to Mof simplicity, appearance or maybe years. Isn’t it time to get rid One of the biggest mistakes many digest foods. is actually a value. If it doesn’t have of it? Make an “indispensable things” of us make is buying a product with- a function, in this case the feature list. Anything that isn’t on this list, you out thinking about its quality. What • Finally, be grateful for what you should not be included in the appear- can let go of. Thus, you can see what we think about when we buy a bag, for have: ance. In a minimalist piece, everything is taking up unnecessary room in your example, is merely the price. There is We need to embrace the feelings has a reason and an explanation. There living space. little consideration for the quality. That of gratitude and humility, and then we are many prominent details of mini- bag is going to become dysfunctional should continue to incorporate them malism, such as redundancy removal • Donate stuff you don’t use: after a week and it won’t be of any into our lives. The minimalist lifestyle and functionality. If you want to sim- There may be someone who needs utility. How sensible is that? However, is not something that can be adopted plify your life and reduce stress, follow your stuff that you don’t use and you if we get quality goods, we get rid of in a day or two. You just need to be these “Golden Rules of Minimalism.” easily throw it in a corner. Instead of the unnecessary piles of stuff and we patient and make an effort. You will having a pile of clutter in the corner of won’t waste our money. quickly realize a difference and try to The Golden Rules of your room, consider donating. There keep making progress. Minimalism are many reliable donation sites on •Eat less, but high quality: the internet that communicate with Pay attention to eating less, but •Realize your major needs: needy people. You can research sites focus on healthy and quality foods. The like this and you can make a difference Think about how much unnec- more quality but less quantity of food in their lives. Esmanur ŞİRANLI essary stuff you own that you don’t you eat, the more you will feel pleas- yP Young PENS 7

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN “71% of all human trafficking victims worldwide are women and girls, and 3 out of 4 of these women and girls are sexually exploited” “1 in 3 women and girls experi- ence physical or sexual violence in KARIM their lifetime”

As we all know, violence against women is increasing day by day. To combat and create social aware- RASHID: ness of violence against women, the United Nations declared November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. PRINCE OF But why has this date been cho- sen? What is the significance of this date? The date is actually based on the date of the assassination of PLASTIC ! the three Mirabal sisters in 1960, Patria, Minevra and Maria, who opposed the dictatorship and therefore had been involved in Who is Karim Rashid? ing Industrial Design at Carleton Rashid studies industrial design, and many activities against the regime Karim Rashid is an Egyptian-born University in Canada. After univer- spends a lot of time focused on do- in their country the Dominican and Canadian-raised industrial de- sity, he went to a one-year graduate mestic products — like how to make Republic. signer. His designs include luxury program in design in Italy. After that, a good alarm clock. After graduation, On November 25, 1960, the furniture, lighting, surface design, he did a one-year internship in Milano he studies design in Naples. three sisters’ dead bodies were brand identity and packaging. and he also took night classes. His 1984: Rashid takes a job with a found at the bottom of a cliff. The He was born in Cairo, raised in small projects such as lamps and famous Canadian firm called KAN following day, the newspapers Toronto, and now he is based in New coffee machine designs really helped Industrial Designers. One of his de- said that their deaths were due to York City, where he’s married with a him to enter the world of design. signs is a plastic snow shovel for a car accident. But the truth was daughter. Karim has also designed in- Black & Decker. Later, he designs different. The secret police forced Time magazine has described him teriors for projects such as the a new line of mailboxes for Canada them to get out of their car. The as the “most famous industrial de- Morimoto restaurant in Philadelphia Post in 1985. sisters were raped and murdered signer in all the Americas” and the Semiramis Hotel in Athens NH ho- 2001: Rashid does his first interior after being tortured. The Mirabel “Prince of Plastic” because he uses tels in Berlin; Universita Metro design project for the Philadelphia sisters had been fighting for po- this material so successfully. Station, Paraiso Bayviews in Miami; restaurant. litical liberty in their country, the Karim’s attention to detail was MyBrickell in Miami, Resort & Spa Three years later he designs his Dominican Republic, against the evident with everything from the in Mexico; and Switch Abu Dhabi; first hotel, Semiramis, in Athens. dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujilo. high-design furniture from his col- amongst others. 2014: Rashid opens an office in For this reason, they had been sent lections, to the layout of the space, to China. At this point, the only indus- to prison so many times before the execution of construction. What is Karim’s favorite color? trial design jobs he is getting are He loves pink and techno colors- furniture, lighting and packaging. they were assassinated. Their as- sassination was ordered by Rafael How did Karim start his career? colors that have a vibrancy and “If I didn’t open an office in China, I Trujilo. November 25th is not an Karim says “My father encouraged energy of our digital age. wouldn’t be doing any industrial de- ordinary day. It is now an occasion me to explore the arts and be a plu- sign anymore.” Rashid says. to commemorate these three brave ralist! He was a creative man. I saw Becoming Karim Rashid If you are interested in design, you activist women The United Nations him create furniture, make dresses 1960: Rashid enters the world must definitely have a look at Karim General Assembly has designated for my mother, paint canvases, de- at his parents’ home in Cairo. His Rashid’s work for inspiration. Don’t November 25th as the International sign sets for television, etc.” Egyptian father, Mahmoud, and his you think he is an amazing designer? Day for the Elimination of Violence He was torn between study- English mother, Joyce, are told he What a career! Against Women. ing architecture, interior design might suffer developmental delays. and fashion, yet ended up study- 1982: At Carleton University, Leen KHALEFA Yüsra NALBANT 8 Young PENS yP The Greatest Of All Time

Muhammad Ali is considered one called Muhammad Ali, refused to join of the greatest athletes in the world this war in 1967. He said, ‘’I don’t have because of his outstanding achieve- any problem with the Vietnamese. ments in boxing. He was also a I won’t leave my house to help kill philantropist and was a committed and burn poor people.’’ And because advocate for Parkinson’s disease of this, his championship and box- which he also suffered from. ing license were taken. He was also Cassius Clay (popularly known sentenced to five years of prison and as Muhammad Ali) was born on the fined for 10.000 USD. He appealed 17th of January 1940. He was an this case in court and in 1970, he won Afro-American legend with ancestral and returned to boxing. He lost three roots from Ireland. He was 12 years years from his boxing career because old when he tried and started box- of this particular incident. ing. On the 12th of October 1954, his He became the world champion father bought him a red bicycle as a after beating Sonny Liston in 1964. Christmas present but it was stolen. After that, he announced that he be- Ali went to a police officer and said came a Muslim but unfortunately, this that he wanted to beat up the thief. made everything worse and people’s ‘’You better learn how to fight before reactions were bad. People still called you start challenging people,’’ said him Cassius Clay. the police officer. And that was how Other significant incidents in Ali’s Cassius got into boxing. He learned life was when he went for a match in how to box under that same police London to fight Henry Cooper. Queen officer who also trained other young Elizabeth invited Cooper to the cas- boxers at the local gym. He partici- tle but didn’t accept Muhammad Ali. pated in different boxing matches and About this, Ali said ‘’I will win the when he won a gold medal in Rome match and be the king of boxers.’’. in 1960, he made his first step to the At that time, he didn’t know that he professional league from the amateur was also going to meet with someone level. he would never forget. That person As you can guess, those times was Nevzat Yalçıntaş from the Islam were so hard for people who were Institute. Nevzat Yalçıntaş went to black. One day after he had already London to be with Muhammed Ali. won many matches, he and his close When he arrived at the hotel’s lobby friend Ronnie King went to a restau- where Muhammad Ali was staying, he rant in Louisville, Kentucky. But the saw Ali with other boxers. Muhammed waitress said she wouldn’t serve any- Ali also recognized Nevçat Yalçintaş thing to Cassius. Without being rude, and walked towards him. They he said ‘’Miss, I am Cassius Clay, the greeted and hugged each other. But Olympic boxing champion.’’ But it was Ali didn’t want to let go of this man clear from the girl’s face that this when they were hugging each other. changed nothing. It was so frustrat- He was crying. Yalçıntaş thought he ing that even the medal and honors made a mistake or that he might have he won for his country meant nothing. been rude. But Muhammed Ali said And he wasn’t that kind of man who ‘’You did nothing wrong. You are the could accept racism. first white man who hugged me.’’ Another interesting event in his life In 1978, he fought with Leon Spinks was when he was being followed by a twice. He lost in his first match, won black teenager. This teenager wanted the second one and became the world to take Cassius with him to show him champion for the third time. He also something. Cassius was curious so became the first person to have won he agreed to follow the teenager. He three world championships. He left took Cassius to a place where Malik boxing while at the top that same el-Shahbaz (known as Malcolm X) year. He only lost five times through- was making a presentation. Malcolm out his professional boxing career. He X believed in freedom with all his won 56 matches and 37 of them were heart. In 1964, Malcolm X announced knockouts. He used to provoke his that he joined the Hajj and that he opponents before matches by teasing found real brotherhood there. He them. Actually, he was mostly pro- used to believe that only black people vocative when he was on camera and deserved freedom but he managed to you’ll understand better when you erase white hate from his heart after read the quotes. he went to Hajj. Malcolm X started to ‘’I done wrestled with an alligator, I believe in freedom for every color. done tussled with a whale; handcuffed That was something Cassius was lightning, thrown thunder in jail; only looking for. He was so impressed by last week, I murdered a rock, injured Malcolm X. Cassius’ brother had a stone, hospitalised a brick; I’m so become Muslim earlier than him mean I make medicine sick.’’ but Cassius became a Muslim too ‘’I’m so fast that last night I turned and they became Rahman Ali and off the light switch in my hotel room Muhammad Ali. and was in bed before the room was In 1955, the Vietnamese dark.’’ War started with the North ‘’Don’t count the days. Make the Vietnamese supported by the days count.’’ Soviet Union and China and He acquired and fought Parkinson’s the South Vietnamese sup- disease for a long time. After 2014, his ported by the American health problems got worse. On the government. A lot of sol- 3rd of June 2016, he died because of diers lost their lives in this septic shock. But he has remained a war. But Cassius, now legend in everyone’s mind. Burcu İLZE yP Young PENS 9 ECO-TOURISM THE ANCIENT AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO HOLIDAY PLANS Where do you usually go on holiday? contributing to the local economy. witness nature in action while reducing COMMUNITY Do you go to the beach or a hotel with Eco-tourism has many benefits to the environmental impact. Moreover, a pool? It’s not so difficult to guess! nature. First, it raises awareness in if you want to let the wind and cur- Aren’t you bored of doing the same people about natural animal habitats. rent take you for the ride of your life, OF THE SYRIACS things every year? If you are, there’s This means, people can become more sailing can be the best eco-friendly THEIR HISTORY just the right thing for you. If you want sensitive and protective of nature. activity can you experience. Maybe you Syriacs are a community dat- to try something new, give eco-tourism Second, by being an eco-tourist, we can can go scuba-diving, too. Exploring ing back 5,000 years, which has a chance. help protect the natural beauty of the underwater is one of the most enjoy- adopted Christianity. Their mother While we are on holiday, we swim in world, and while doing so, we can learn able activities. Additionally, there is no tongue is Syriac (Suryoyo). Syriacs the sea, go sightseeing, sunbathe on about naturally-historical places. Eco- public transportation on an island so who originated from Mesopotamia the beach, have a picnic in the woods tourism does not only benefit nature, if you really want to explore an island, are known as Arameans and Assyrians. With a population of over and so on. Unfortunately, many people it is also effective in empowering local you might want to rent a bike for a day. five million, they are now located have no idea that they can damage our communities around the world to fight These are only a few activities. There almost everywhere. But in the 20th natural habitats doing all those simple against poverty and to achieve sus- are many activities you can do without century, they began to spread to activities. As a response to this prob- tainable development. For instance, damaging the environment and nature the West. There are approximately lem, many different kinds of tourism eco-tourism can provide job opportu- while having a unique and amazing ex- 25,000 Syriac people in Turkey, liv- ideas have appeared, and one of them nities for local communities and it can perience. ing especially in Istanbul, Mardin is eco-tourism. support the economy in this way. In conclusion, there are a lot of (Midyat), and Diyarbakir. Due to Let’s start with what eco-tourism What can we do when we go on an natural beauties that we must go to their ancient Syriac language which means. It is a form of tourism and a eco-touristic holiday? Eco-tourism has and see. If we want to do something was used during the first rituals in sustainable form of travel that can be many enjoyable and interesting activi- different instead of a typical holiday, Jerusalem and the fact that they believe Jesus spoke in this lan- adapted anywhere. In a general sense, ties. For example, going hiking is an we should go travelling and try eco- guage, this community is seen as eco-tourism mainly involves travelling ideal way to see nature and it is also tourism. It is the best way to be aware mysterious and exclusive. and visiting natural areas in the world an activity that even beginners can of our natural beauties and habitats. without causing any damage to nature. enjoy, or you can go see wildlife views. Besides, who doesn’t want to protect THEIR TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS In a deeper sense, it focuses on socially It doesn’t matter if it is an animal sa- nature and witness its beauty at the The most important aspect of responsible travel, personal growth fari, whale watching or bird watching. same time? their community that makes them and environmental sustainability and Wildlife viewing can be an ideal way to wealthy is producing wine in Midyat Nihan Irmak KARADUMAN and surrounding towns. They still use the same method as they did in the past. Filigree is also important for them. This type of hand-crafted silver metalwork is still alive in their culture. They also continue stone printing, which is a lost art that dates back to the Assyrian era. It is a mold which is prepared beforehand and dipped into paint, then pressed into the material which will be stamped out. Finally, you obtain amazing patterns that are breathtaking. Syriacs also have holidays that they cherish. One of them is Doomsday. On this day, they believe Jesus reared up. Before this holiday, they fast for 50 days. Throughout the 50 days they can’t eat animal products. It generally coincides with the month of April. Even though they are not well-known for their rich culture, they have seen many successes and they have not abandoned their cul- ture, religion, and traditions. If you want to see these friendly people and experience some of the aspects of their culture that I have summa- rized, I invite you to Midyat.

Lorin DİKMEN 10 Young PENS yP Stop Wasting, Recycle Bread

When we think about ‘’waste’’ Now that we know the rates of what is the first thing that comes wasting bread, we can think about to your mind? If I have to give the what we can we do about it. First of first answer, it would be ‘’bread’’ for all, we can stop eating bread if we’re • Cut the stale bread into thumb- sure. You might think ‘’Is that really on a diet. Or, we can just eat less thick slices. important?’’ or ‘’Do we really waste bread than we normally do. But if bread?’’ But as you can guess, we do you say ‘’I don’t want to stop eating • Beat the eggs. Add salt, pepper, it a lot of times. bread’’ you can try something differ- thyme, mint and chili peppers. Beat For example, the annual wast- ent where you eat more than normal! it a little bit more. age of bread in Turkey alone is If your bread is not fresh anymore, 1,700,000,000 yearly, according to you can still eat it in very delicious • Heat the pan over medium-high Bendevi Palandoken, President ways. But HOW? Let’s look at the heat. Add sunflower oil and wait for of the Confederation of Turkish different recipes! the oil to heat up. Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK). In Turkey, when people say ‘’ the This means that 4,900,000 loaves of bread is not fresh’’, the first thing • Dip the bread slices into the egg bread are thrown in the trash every that comes to mind is undoubtedly mixture. The bread dipped in egg day. Look at that rate! What a huge ‘’meatballs’’. There is a lot of recipes gets cooked immediately. waste for only one country! about meatballs using bread, so when Based on the findings of the you search for them you can find a • Turn the bread upside down and European Union (EU) Commission recipe according to your taste. cook until golden. Let it rest for 1 in 2010, the EU’s annual bread pro- And for breakfast in our child- minute on a paper towel and serve. duction is 32 million tons, but 30% of hood, we ate French Toast “bread the bread is wasted. This means that soaked in egg” lots of times and aside 32 billion loaves of bread are wasted from the eggs’ bad smell, it tasted de- per year. licious. Here are the instructions: Damla DEMİR What’s Going On Between & ? Nowadays everybody is talking about the beef which is happening She decided to target these bars too when she used the lyrics in the between Eminem and Nick Cannon, also #ripnickcannon tag is “Obsessed” song “Will the real M-C please step to the mic?” leading #1 on Twitter in some countries. ( USA, England When did Eminem decide to release a Diss track named etc. ) Actually, this beef has started 10 years ago. “The Warning”? Eminem used Mariah’s phone call records As you know and Nick Cannon in the track and said “This is just a warning shot, if you were a married couple. The problem first guys keep aiming at me, I will release more medias.” started when Mariah cheated on Nick with As we can see this Diss track was enough to shut Eminem. After this secret relationship their mouths for almost 7 years. was exposed, Mariah said nothing had I said “almost 7 years” because Nick happened between her and Eminem. Cannon started to mention Eminem in every After all these Nick decided to Interview or radio show to get attention. “diss” Eminem, then Eminem Eminem preferred to be quiet but after made fun of them on his 6th stu- Revival and Kamikaze drops, Nick criti- dio Relapse, he “dissed” cised Eminem harshly several times. the couple several times in his Whereupon Eminem decided to sing album. As soon as that hap- a verse on ’s retiring album pened, Mariah released a song “Family Ties” then Eminem dissed named “Obsessed”. Mariah Nick on “Lord Above” song with a lot targeted Eminem in the music of wordplays. After that, Nick made video. There was a guy who a Diss track named “The Invitation” was dressed like Eminem, which targeted Eminem with 4 who acted like him, but there Rapper. Nick went too far and dissed was one difference in the ac- his ex-wife and his daughter. tor’s physical appearance, the (Fun Fact: Every Rapper dared guy who played Eminem had a say his daughter Hailie’s name killed goatee. In the music video, the by Shady. Just like: MGK, Benzino, guy was always following Mariah Canibus, Everlast etc.) Nick claimed he and hung her poster his room, and had a tape with his chauffeur. After that Mariah says in that song “I was like, Eminem tweeted twice. He said: why is he so obsessed with me?”. I “U mad bro? Stop lying on me. I never think you all already know Eminem’s even had a chauffeur, you boogie. ” hit song “”, song’s “I demand an apology Nicholas, you’ve made hook goes like this: my gardener so jealous! “ “I’m Slim Shady, yes I’m the real Shady After that, Nick released one Diss Track All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating too with 4 Rapper named “Pray For Him”. Upon So won’t the real Slim Shady please stand up this Eminem’s close friend Mr. Porter announced that Please stand up, please stand up? Eminem was not going to respond him, because Nick was not ‘Cause I’m Slim Shady, yes I’m the real Shady even a real MC for Eminem, but Eminem fans are quite sure that All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating” he is going to mention Nick in his next album and Shady is going to So won’t the real Slim Shady Please stand up, Please stand up, Please bury him. stand up? Onur TELLIOĞLU yP Young PENS 11 GLOBAL WARMING hese days, the entire world ted by people who have used fossil of global warming because they emit damage on the environment. As a mat- is significantly affected by fuels since the Industrial Revolution many dangerous gases that damage ter of fact, the extinction of forests, Tglobal warming because of since the 1750s. In addition, using the ozone layer. In fact, the adverse especially rainforests, significantly af- humanity’s irresponsible behaviors. We chemicals for farming increases the gases which are emitted by refrigera- fect our lives and biodiversity on a consume a lot of things which damage level of carbon dioxide. As a matter of tors and air conditioners damage the huge scale because the rainforest bal- the air, the environment, and the natu- fact, agricultural activities are respon- ozone layer in a very grave, ominous ances the climate’s temperature and is ral living areas which in turn also bring sible for approximately 10% to 12% way. In short, technology may be useful also considered the lungs of our planet serious harm to the ozone layer that of greenhouse gas emissions. Thirdly, for our lives, but it can also be harmful by many. Thirdly, lands which are near is vital for us to go on with our lives. due to the fact that people cut, use to our environment. If we want to use the sea coasts are disappearing with the Some people damage the environment or simply use plants and trees in the technology, it should also include ways rise of the oceans, which means that without being aware, however there forests which absorb carbon dioxide, to be more helpful to the environment many sites, may they be historical or are others that despite knowing every- their reduction means the increase of so that we can live good lives. To pro- simply habitats, might be lost forever. thing about global warming, they still carbon dioxide. For instance, these tect and save our world against global For instance, Kenya and the Maldives continue to damage the environment days, because of having fewer forests warming, we have to find ways to de- are in danger of extinction because of and seriously endanger our future. than we used to have in the past, the velop and use technology which does melting glaciers and according to re- There are many reasons why people levels of carbon dioxide and the emis- not damage the environment. search, these countries can disappear cause global warming; but the main sion of greenhouse gases have changed We are the ones who are either not in a few years due to rising sea levels. ones are the increasing level of carbon climates all around the world. In brief, really aware of the effects of global Extinction whether animal, plant or dioxide emissions (CO2) caused by if we do not decrease our addiction to warming or instead of being aware, we even land, is the most serious effect human actions and the development of fossil fuels, chemicals for farming, or choose to ignore its dangerous effects. of global warming. We cannot sur- technology. The continuous increase in if we continue to destroy forests, we Although there are lots of menacing ef- vive without living areas, animals and these main causes will affect all living will be having more hazardous results fects from global warming in the world, forests. That is why from now on, we beings on the planet - humans, animals in the future. Even today, many effects the most significant effect is the extinc- should really stop and ponder about and plants too. have taken place and are ever growing tion of life, which includes those of what we can do to protect and save our Carbon dioxide’s level is becoming because of the fact that we do not care many animals and plant species. Due world against global warming and take more dangerous day by day because and we are not aware of the real threat. to the fact that global warming affects definite actions. humanity does not care about its ef- Another important aspect of in- all living beings, the extinction of cer- In conclusion, our world has lots of fects on the environment and they creasing global warming is the swift tain animal species is also increasing beautiful places to live in and it is per- choose to continue using all the things development of technology. In this era, day by day. The animals’ extinction is fectly balanced to make itself livable. that add to the ever increasing lev- we have become people who rely on happening mainly because of the dam- We must become aware of the fact that els of greenhouse gases. Initially, the and use technology in all parts of our age that is being done to their natural our worlds can become extinct because people living in this century use lots lives, yet we may not be really aware habitats such as the forests and gla- of our irresponsible behaviors. Global of things which emit carbon dioxide of its risks on the world. For example, ciers where they cannot fully survive. warming will affect all living creatures, which is hazardous to the environment with the development of technology, Despite creating special areas with including us, at greater levels in the and this action plays an important role we use various means of transportation specific environmental properties to not so distant future if we do not take in the evolution of global warming. and these transportation vehicles emit save and counter their extinction, the actions against it. Instead of being For example, fossil fuels or machines carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides animals cannot adapt to these new set- watchers of all of these circumstances, which emit carbon dioxide significantly from their exhaust pipes which directly tings and die out in many cases. In this we should act to help our environment increase the level of warmth or the cli- affects the increase of greenhouse gas regard, we are directly responsible for and our world to insure our own sur- mate’s temperature. Also, according in the world. Furthermore, technologi- their extinction. Secondly, industri- vival and that of our world as well as to recent research, two trillion tons of cal devices, which we use in our daily alization, urbanization, farming and everything else living in it. carbon dioxide has already been emit- life, are also part of the main causes humans’ activities cause tremendous Esma TOKSUN 12 Young PENS yP

THE STORY OF CHEERS DARLIN On a rainy day, Damien Rice bumped into a charming table for Damien . That night Damien got drunk and took lady and instantly said: ‘’Can I offer you a drink? To relay the wine bottle label. He began writting this song. That my apology.’’ She didn’t want to refuse his offer, and that was the story of how “Cheers Darlin’” was written. was how it all started. They went to a small, cozy bar and Damien Rice revives that night in his concerts. He drank a glass of wine. While they were drinking their wine chooses a girl among the audience, places the girl op- Damien realized that he fell in love with the girl. After posite him at the table, serves her a glass of wine and the first glass Damien offered one more glass, but this tells the story. So as much as we understand Damien Rice time the young girl was not so sure and thought about cannot forget that girl and their story. He wrote a song leaving. Anyhow, Damien convinced the girl for one more when he was drunk and we still listen to his song full of glass of wine. Damien learnt which bus she was waiting emotions. for, coincidentally it was Damien’s bus too. He thought: Here is the lyrics of the song; “If we drink one more glass we will miss the bus and walk home together” That’s why he didn’t tell her the time. In Cheers darlin’ the meantime Damien had ran out of cigarettes and was Here’s to you and your lover boy smoking from the girl’s pack. They drank more and more Cheers darlin’ throughout the night. Finally, the girl realized that they I got years to wait around for you STORY OF missed the bus. Damien pretended like he didn’t know, Cheers darlin’ then he asked: ‘We missed the bus. What shall we do?’ I’ve got your wedding bells in my ear She answered: “That’s not a problem, my boyfriend is Cheers darlin’ going to take me home.” At that moment Damien felt like You give me three cigarettes to smoke my tears away he was going to die, but he tried to put a good face on, and And I die when you mention his name MY MOTHER said: “Oh! That’s okay!” Two minutes later Damien went And I lied, I should have kissed you to the toilet and when he got back he couldn’t see the girl. When we were running in the rain All of us know that Anatolian He realized that she had gone. He came back to the table women are stoic. Each of them and saw three cigarettes which the girl had left on the have their own special story. I Sena HASRET want to talk about my mother’s story even though it is not easy to tell it in only a small number of paragraphs. My mother is a true peasant woman. She is hardworking, bril- lant, active and practical. She isn’t literate but she knows time, currency, dates, years, and the seasons in a year. Throughout her life, she has worked hard, had lots of challenges and agonies, suf- fered, and got tired a lot. She had experienced her first loss at nine years old in a river which washed away her father with its high waters and fast cur- rents. This event affected her whole life. Then when she grew up and became a beautiful girl, she got married to a person she hardly knew and had many children after. She thought that this happened because of her father’s absence. One time, she met with the people in a village where she didn’t even know their cultures. My mother is a real Yuruk and because of this, she was always despised in my father’s village. She had four sons and two daughters. She raised them with lots of difficulties, made them study and learn and provided for them by working hard. But one of her sons was martyred and that made my mother sad. Lastly, the same river which caused her fa- ther’s death made some of her other descendants die too. Could you handle such challenges at that point? Do you know how these ex- periences felt? After all these suffering, she acquired many illnesses and had lots of operations. My mother is 83 years old now. Thanks to God, she still has a useful brain even if she can’t walk without somebody’s help. She is a lovely grandmother to be respected, always dignified and has a hopeful attitude, always praying for us. And she is my sole mother.

Hande ÇAĞATAY yP Young PENS 13 JEFF BUCKLEY: ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSICIANS OF ALL TIME! eff Buckley or Jeffrey Scott He knew what he wanted to be in his Buckley is an American song- early adolescence: a musician! At the Jwriter, singer, and guitarist age of 12, his parents bought him his who was born in 1966 and died in 1997. first electric guitar. He was fascinated Scotty Moorhead began his music ca- by the black color of the guitar. reer and later became known by his Like his mother and biological fa- own name. His father, Tim Buckley, was ther, Tim, he attended Loara High a well-known musician. Unfortunately School and played guitar in a jazz band. Tim Buckley died at the age of 28. After finishing school, he moved to Maybe that’s the fate of the Buckley Hollywood and studied music theory at family. Who knows? a music institute. When we look at Tim Buckley, he In his interviews in the following had a musical structure that a normal years, he said that he had spent a year person can’t reach. That’s why we need in vain. to take a closer look at his family. We For six years, he played guitar in var- said Buckley’s father was already a ious third-rate venues, performed with well-known musician, but how about various ensembles, and even went on his mother? Mary Guiber, whose ori- tour with a reggae musician. He also gins are in the Panama Canal region, worked as a studio musician on some carries Greek, American, French and records. Funk, reggae, jazz, rock and Panamanian blood. Buckley was raised even heavy metal, you’ll understand by his mother and stepfather. Buckley’s that it was a complete mess. If you stepfather’s name is Ron Moorhead, pay attention to Jeff Buckley’s concert who had a brother from this union, performances that aired in different Corey Moorhead. The biographies that periods, it’s easier to see the differ- have been written show that this af- ences that had occurred over the years. fected Jeff Buckley in a negative way. He eventually managed to get the At the time, the family lived in attention of one of the record labels. California, but they moved a lot in and Clive Davis of Columbia Records met around Orange County. It’s hard to pre- him, and they shook hands in 1992. His dict the damage these moves can do to album Grace was released on August the depths of his soul. 23, 1994. It received very little atten- He was known as Scotty in the fam- tion during its early release, but it has ily. That’s why he started his music achieved significant sales success over career with his family name and his time. In 2004, an extended version stepfather’s last name. He only met his called “Legacy Edition” was released. biological father, Tim Buckley, when I don’t want to talk about the songs he was 8. Almost everyone will under- one by one and write a commentary stand what kind of trauma this might for the album. I’d like to talk about the cause in a child’s small world. music on vinyl edition, which has just Why didn’t Jeff Buckley continue been introduced into our country by his music career as Scotty Moorhead? Equinox Music. According to biographies, after his fa- So, if you haven’t acquired this ther died of a drug overdose in 1975, he album so far, it’s a good idea to buy it decided to continue his career with his right away. As can be seen from the dif- original name from his birth certificate ferences when compared to the 2008 to give him reference. edition, the difference is immediately In some biographies, Buckley told noticeable, especially at the level of that his last name was his father’s last detail and quality. name because he thought he could Grace is an intrinsic album in terms open some doors to the music world. of its structure and an album where However, I don’t think that’s the case. silence is important because of the I’ve never found any information about structure of the arrangements. It’s one this in important biographies. of those I don’t want to crack. In It is very common for a young man recent years, Grace has been imported whose childhood and youth are ex- into our country. Of course, the incom- tremely troubled to try to start over, ing records soon ran out. being part of a life he almost never The new print from the Dutch com- knew in order to change his life. pany on vinyl is ready to come to our Looking at Buckley’s life, it’s easy to country and to be sold at a reasonable see why he wanted to start over. price. If you don’t have the three album It wasn’t hard for Jeff Buckley to set, make sure you get it. meet music. His mother was a musi- When you listen to how Jeff sings cian who could play cello and piano. on the album, it’s like Jeff Buckley felt She studied classical music. His father, he was going to die. It’s a very impres- Tim, is also said to have influenced his sive album which is such a reflection music. However, the most influential of a complicated life story that you’d person in Jeff’s musical life is his step- say it was recorded in that state of father. In his early years, he listened intense emotion. The record print- to important ensembles such as Led ing is extremely successful. Finally, Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and Jeff Buckley has guided my life and Pink Floyd. He was only five when he impressed me deeply with his music. started playing a guitar he found in his Please, play any song by him after grandmother’s closet. Led Zeppelin’s reading this article, preferably with Physical Graffiti album is the first headphones. You can thank me later. album that his stepfather gave him. Birol SEKİZ 14 Young PENS yP

here are a lot of definitions fied with womanhood. Naturally as tively. Their purpose is reaching a about witches and witchery a result of the book’s influence, the great deal of richness and this can be Tbut there is one common def- rate of burning female witches had achieved only by damage for others. inition: a witch is a person who has a increased. This book had many defa- They can agonize, make people sick supernatural power used to achieve mations about women and female and even kill people who challenge bad intentions. Witches are de- witches. For example, ‘if you are an them.’ scribed as women with black cloaks, ugly, old woman, you are a witch.’ There are some experiments to steeple hats and a broom-sticks to ‘If you are very beautiful and seduce reveal if someone is a witch or not. fly on. Witchery is an art of exploring a priest, again you are a witch.’ ‘A For example, the water test. A per- Video Game Review the universe through the power of woman walking alone in the forest, son who is thought to be a witch, is nature. For witches, it’s quite impor- could be burned as a witch.’ Witchery thrown into water with hands and tant to be in harmony with nature and is connected with witchcraft. Every arms tied at the back. If this person Life is utilize its wisdom. They get in contact single sorcerer is not a witch but a did not drown then she would be with nature using the four basic ele- witch has to be a good sorcerer. They determined to be a witch and they ments that form nature. Witches are mostly appear between the 15th and would kill this woman by burning her Strange directed with the power that comes 17th Centuries. Witches have existed on the stake. If the subject drowns, from within. In addition to this, magic in so many countries and cultures then she is cleared of the accusation. ‘Life is strange’ is a story-based, ad- is important too. The work of magic such as India, Africa, Middle East and However, there were a lot of victims venture game where the players’ choices is similar to the work of nature. Europe, in short all around the world. who drowned accidentally although play a key role and your actions deter- That’s why magic is pretty important Witchery can be defined in different they were innocent. There are also mine how the story unfolds around you. to them. They explore the internal names and ways in so many coun- some other tests. The Prayer test, It’s based on ‘the butterfly effect’ and power of magic. Contrary to common tries and cultures around the world. touch test, cake of witch test, sign of your choices have consequences. belief, there were more male witches For example, Macumba is the name witch, pinprick and dint tests and the You are free to do whatever you want. than female. Although male witches of magic in Africa. On the other hand, witchcraft test. These are the names If your choice changes something in the were more in number, female Voodoo is the name of magic in the of the tests to determine witches. future, the game will let you know with a witches had stood out too much and Haiti Islands. In conclusion, nowadays there are notification. had broken the silence. In the middle Witchery is associated with mys- still witches who are practicing but What is the “butterfly effect”? The ages, more male witches than fe- ticism. People who are interested they do not do so openly. Though they idea of the butterfly effect is when small male had been burned. A priest who in mysticism explain witchery as: want to practice freely but they are things can cause big, unpredictable dif- hated women wrote a book with the ‘Witches are bad, negative and dev- afraid of being killed for witchery. title ‘Malleus Malificarum’. Because astating. They can change the flow ferences. The concept can be imagined of this book witchcraft was identi- of events and people’s lives destruc- with a butterfly flapping its wings and Ayşen CİVELEK causing a typhoon. The main character, Maxine Caulfield who is known as max, has a nightmare while she is in the classroom. A tornado comes and destroys the town. To feel better, she goes to the bath- room. Everything starts there. Max witnesses a classmate, Nathan Prescott, who is known as the rich guy who can buy the whole school, murders a girl. All of a sudden, she rewinds the time and returns to the classroom at the time that the homicide hadn’t happened. She knows what’s going to happen next so she wants to rescue the girl with her re- cently developed ability. Max saves the girl, and it turns out the girl is max’s childhood best friend that she has to leave without saying anything. Max finds out she has the power to re- wind the time when she uses it to save her old friend, Chloe, from being shot by Nathan Prescott. Max tries to find out more about her ability. She also figures out the reason for Kate’s sudden change in mood and behaviour. She discovers the ability to stop time itself to save her friend Kate from a suicide attempt. They decide to break into the school at night to find more information about Rachel Amber’s disappearance. They discover that Rachel kept many secrets and she was not the person Chloe thinks she knows. Max and Chloe work together to ex- pose Nathan Prescott drugs Kate. But they discover much more than that. The real reason of the storm is Max’s power. She uses her power to change the fate of the people she knows. She prevents some problems but causes bigger ones.

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Charity Club

“I am because you are” African Philosophy of Ubuntu, meaning ‘We depend o connection, community, and caring — simply, we cannot be without each other.’ On-Campus Charity Club encourages philanthropy for iGen (Gen Z)... Engendering a broader sense of social responsibility, Charity Club has been playing a growing role to organise communal events for schools in need in an Eastern city, Kars, such as providing a range of materials/resources for students… Those who are actively engaged in this club also provide remedies for hearts/souls implying that fundamental changes need to be done... Teachers’ Day

“I was desperately trying to go unnoticed, because I had some big deficits, like atrocious handwriting (experts now call it dysgraphia) and a comically messy desk. And I was trying to hide the fact that I liked to read — something that was cool for girls but not for boys. She pulled me out of my shell by sharing her love of books” narrated Bill Gates on his personal blog sharing how his teacher took him under her wing. It is a teacher who shapes the life of an individual. It is a teacher who instills passion in a student’s life. It is a teacher who awakens intelligence within students. It is a teacher who moulds lives with love, hard work and dedication. It is a teacher who ..... Words fail to describe and define a teacher! To honour the teachers for their hard work and endless contribution to people’s lives, The English Preparatory School Music Club students performed on the stage as a token of love and appreciation for their teachers.

10th of November, Commemoration of Atatürk

“To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me”. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Istanbul Aydın University English Preparatory School kept the tradition going and commemorated the father of our Republic on his 81th death anniversary with respect and longing… The ceremony was organized by Lecturer Zeyno Bingör and was attended by many lecturers and students. October 29, The Republic Day of Turkey “Sovereignty rests unconditionally with the nation”… The motto has echoed since the Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923. Following the proclamation of the Republic, Atatürk embarked on reforms in the aspects of politics, economy, and culture that we are proud of their legacy bequeathed to us. Marking the 96th anniversary, Republic Day was celebrated with performances presented by the English Preparatory School students paying respect and tribute to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Republic’s founder. New Year’s Celebration: Bells Ringing for a New Decade: 2020

During your walk into school, the first thing catching your eyes is the New Year decorations the richly adorn the classrooms. Incomplete without exchanging gifts with your loved ones on the eve of the New Year, so students kept up the tradition and gave each other gifts with warm wishes for the new year. The coming of 2020 was welcome enthusiastically with performances staged by students, lighting up the atmosphere under the roof. How did you ring in the New Year and the New Decade? Lecturer Tülay DAĞOĞLU ARIES The first sign of the twelve zodiacs. It represents the start of all things and shows a powerful urge to lead. Aries is risk-taking, lively, spearheading, and brave. Arians consistently need to be on top. They are generally straightfor- ward and open but they are also egotistical and AYDINYoung obstinate. Arians love experience and nearly has no dread.

GEMINI The third sign of the zodiac. It rep- resents the speed of thought. Gem- inis are great communicators. They are dynamic and cunning. Geminis are versatile, flexible, open, clever, scholarly, and PENS smooth. At some point they can be cynical and it is brought about by their dualistic nature. They gen- erally keep the principles of the game.

CANCER Cancers are defensive, cus- tomary, and enthusiastic. Thoughts Become Reality Cancer is probably the most emotional of all the signs. This causes Cancers to be Have you ever heard about the cists have some explanation. They HOW LOA WORKS sentimental and modest. Occasionally they can be forceful in obtaining what they need. They can be ‘’Law of Attraction’’ ? This term say that it’s about energy vibra- happy and melancholic in just a minute. The core has become more popular in re- tions. No wonder it’s more complex 1) Want and Focus of their character is affectability. They feel secure cent years. Simply put, the Law of and miraculous than this defini- Think what you want to have and when they are with their families. Attraction says that you will attract tion so I strongly suggest that you focus on it. Then dream like it’s into your life whatever you focus watch the movie ‘’The Secret’’ or already yours. Don’t use ‘’future’’ on. So if you stay focused on posi- read the original version of the use ‘’present’’ For example, if you LEO Leos are similar to lions. tivity, you will automatically attract book to understand what the Law of want a good relationship, you have They are vivacious, free, positive things in your life but if you Attraction or LOA really is and how to say ‘’I have a good relationship.’’ and autonomous. They like completing things. are focused on negativity, then to use it effectively. You can see Do you want success? Then say ‘’I Leos are brilliant pioneers due to their truthful and that is what will be drawn into your and have real experiences with it. am successful.’’ not ‘’ I will be suc- courageous character. They are faithful to others. life. In this way, you can make your Ever since I’ve watched it, I’ve cessful.’’ Feel that it has already They are outgoing. They also like giving presents. dreams come true. been learning how to manage my happened. This the most important When we look at the history of life better. Most of the great peo- part. SAGITTARIUS the Law of Attraction (LOA) we ple are also known to have used or They have vigorous and dynamic see that it had been developed by are using LOA like Shakespeare, 2) Be Thankful character. Sagittarians want to know it all and everybody. They like travelling and be- Buddha. Newton, Oprah Winfrey, and Mark Of course, don’t forget to be ing close to nature. They are loyal to others. They Zuckerberg. thankful for what you have. If you are also understanding, so people can share their problems with Sagittarians. They are not senti- ‘’What you think, Some people say that it doesn’t always want something, you’ll be mental. They can adapt themselves to any envi- you become. make sense and they don’t believe focused on shortcomings. It con- ronment. What you feel, it. Somebody has said that, ‘Just trasts with the Law of Attraction. you attract. because you don’t understand What you imagine, something doesn’t mean you have 3) Trust CAPRICORN you create.’’ to reject it. You probably don’t un- Now send your thoughts com- Capricorns do not make the same mistakes again. They derstand electricity either yet you pletely to the universe. Do not get are cautious and frugal. Their This is what he said almost three take advantage of it.’’ I mean, why stuck on them. Be patient. Just be- relationships may be affected negatively by their reserved personality. They are thousand years ago. don’t you give it a chance? We’re lieve that the universe is working always loyal to their family and friends. They are also kind and affectionate but this is stifled by their like artists, creating pictures of our for you. Enjoy your life... shyness. The LOA isn’t scientifically lives. However,you have only one proven but many quantum physi- canvas, so create your best! AQUARIUS Aquarians are delicate and affectionate. They are not amiable. They like being alone or they prefer the com- Bilge Doğa COŞKUN panionship of their close friends. That is the reason why they choose their close friends cautiously. They like getting praises and are usually forgiving. Gener- ally they are quiet and genuine.

PISCES Pisces are free and mysterious. They are emotional and adoring. Adapting them- selves to any situation is easy for them. They can be very colorful at times and this causes them to negate their own principles and standards. They can deal with a number of assign- ments without a moment’s delay and succeed in every one of them.

TAURUS The second sign of the zodiac. It represents development and improvement. Taurus is tolerant, dependable, caring, adoring, and steady. Taureans don’t like changes much and this determines their cautious and realistic nature. They show an incredible enthusiasm for every single physical issue. They are also dedicated to their compan- ions and sweethearts.

VIRGO When someone goes against them, Virgos like at- tacking back. Attention, reverence and appreciation is what Virgos need. They are skilled and powerful. They are also reasonable. They can tackle issues quickly. They do not do it for praises. They are thrifty. As they are perfectionists, they like everything to be in order.

LIBRA Libras are good-natured and being part of a group is joyful for them. They have delicate and refined charac- BENEFICIARY SENIOR EDITORS YOUNG PENS Nihan Irmak Karaduman ISSN 25481347 ters. They like being applauded and spoiled. They are IAU Chairman of the Irene Anastacio-Lecturer Anas Abdulaziz Hamdan Onur Tellioğlu also sticklers. They are faithful, mindful, and versatile. In Ayşen Civelek Board of Trustees Neslihan Yükselici -Lecturer Rumeysa Çolak terms of friendships and relationships, they are very trustworthy. Bilge Doğa Çoskun Sadaf Waziry Dr. Mustafa AYDIN Timothy J. Sinnett Jr –Lecturer Birol Sekiz Sena Hasret Ayyüce Serttaş - Lecturer Burcu İlze Sena Pala GENERAL DIRECTOR Burcu Koçyiğit - Lecturer Ceren Peker Yaren Kaya SCORPI0 Damla Demir Asst.Prof. Dr. Yüsra Nalbant PRESS Scorpios have complex character. They are intelligent, Erkam Zorkirişci Zehra Akan Young Necmiye KARATAŞ DESIGN/ART Esma Toksun considerate, and self-protective. They give a lot of DIRECTOR Esmanur Şiranlı importance to money. They can be intuitive at times. Special Thanks to; They can feel things by instinct that others cannot. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hakan Aydın İAU Görsel Tasarım Birimi Tülay Dağoğlu- Lecturer for They are faithful to their friends and family. They can DIRECTOR Hande Çağatay easily adapt themselves to new situations. Khaled Hojeiry her contribution to the School Y.Sema OKAY- Lecturer Leen Khalefa Activities page. Lorin Dikmen Muhammed Güney AYDIN PENS Erkam ZORKİRİŞCİ