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for the under- By Annie Rosenthal classmen it’s not It all started fair.” as a joke. Senior Some stu- Emiliano Muñoz dents feel that was listed in the the cancellation yearbook twice was excessive. last year--once as “Some boy ran “Emiliano” and for Homecoming once as “Emi- Queen as a joke, ciano.” When it just to be funny. came time to sign It was nothing up for Homecom- against being ing Court elec- gay. I think Mr. tions, he had an Cahall called it off idea: “I wanted Emiliano to be king because he felt that it was towards and Emiciano to be queen,” he said. him being gay,” said senior Brandon “But I wasn’t allowed to do both. So Sharp, who was a candidate for king. WILSON 21 I just ran for queen. It went from Cahall says the decision to a joke to a message saying a male cancel the court was a product of could be queen if he really wanted multiple factors. One candidate for to.” queen had been left off the ballot, HD WOODSON 20 Muñoz won by a landslide. and several students ran unopposed. The next day, Principal Pete Cahall Additionally, he was disappointed called him in for a meeting before with student behavior at the pep Photo by Ellie Le Blanc the homecoming game, when the rally. HISTORIC HOMECOMING- The Wilson Tigers beat the H.D. Woodson members of the court were set to be “I expect our seniors to be lead- Warriors for the first time in Wilson football history. The Tigers come announced. ers and when we’re at a pep rally off the win looking into the post-season. For more pictures of the game “He told me how he takes of- shouting obscenities that’s not lead- see thewilsonbeacon.com fense to this act because he thought ership,” he said. “I loved the energy. I was being homophobic...I apolo- What I didn’t like was the negativ- gized that it was poor judgment, ity.” Next year, he said, he hopes that it could be seen as homophobic. cheerleaders will develop interactive DC Council to Vote on I would renounce my title and step cheers that “channel the energy in a back,” said Muñoz. positive way.” However, after further conver- In the coming week, Cahall “Offensive” Mascots sation around what he understood plans to visit senior English classes to be Munoz’s motives, Cahall made to explain his decision. “I want to Rachel Page who wants to can give testimony at the a summary decision to cancel the talk about how hurt I was and con- Features Editor hearing either for or against the bill, or write a letter to the Council stating their court entirely. He interpreted Mu- tinue to be, as well as say I made the On September 23, DC Councilmem- opinion. noz’s behavior as a personal attack. decision and this is why,” he said. bers Kenyan McDuffie and David Grosso According to American Indian He said: “I’ve got a young man who The complications surrounding introduced a bill to ban the use of race- Cultural Support, there are seven DC thinks it’s a joke to say he’s queen the court raised questions about based nicknames, logos, mascots, and schools with Native American mascots, when I suffer for 50 years of my life whether a homecoming court will be team names in DC educational institu- either “Indians” or “Warriors.” At least being gay. And I don’t think he saw included in Spirit Week festivities in tions. If passed, the bill would insert the two have changed these names, deemed it on those terms, and the hundreds coming years. “If we’re going to con- ban into DC’s Human Rights Act of 1977, offensive to some, since the report was of students who voted for him didn’t tinue to have Homecoming King and which already prohibits acts of racial released in the early 2000s. either. But to me it’s a slap in the Queen, which is a 78-year tradition, discrimination. Some DC residents, however, are face. It doesn’t say we are a commu- we’re going to have to reevaluate the The bill comes after the DC Council’s uncertain about the proposed ban. A pe- nity of tolerance when people think process. But if it’s a big joke, why are unanimous vote last November in favor tition on Change.org to oppose the ban, it’s a joke to say you’re gay.” we doing it anyway?” said Cahall. of a resolution urging the DC football started by an alumnus of Anacostia High The court’s cancellation came as Student Government Associa- franchise to change its name. McDuffie, School, has gained over 250 signatures in a disappointment to many students tion faculty adviser Eden McCauslin who supported the statement, said that less than a month. “I am proud to be an who ran for positions. Said senior remains optimistic about future it forced him to think about the racial Indian,” read multiple comments below Angel Cox, who ran for queen, “This elections. “We’re actively looking issues in his own backyard. “It seemed the petition. “It was once all Native is my senior year and I spent a lot of at how we nominate and vote for hypocritical of us as councilmembers to American land,” says another. time and money in hopes of becom- Homecoming Court and we hope pressure the team to change its name, yet Anacostia gets its name from a Na- ing Homecoming Queen. It was very to have a new and improved way we still allow schools here to have race- tive American tribe that settled along the disappointing that there was no starting next year so that it’s fair based mascots,” he explained. Anacostia River in what is modern-day homecoming court this year. I think and inclusive for everyone,” she said. Before being voted upon in the DC DC. The tribe’s original name, the Na- whomever is responsible should “Overall, I think Homecoming was a Council, the bill must first go through the cotchtank, was later anglicized to “Ana- apologize to the participants.” great, positive week that got a little Committee on the Judiciary and Public Senior Jazmin Bunn, who also dramatic. And hopefully we can keep Safety, where McDuffie hopes there will ran for queen, agreed: “Honestly at that positive energy into winter CONT. ON PG 3 this point I don’t care anymore, but break.” be a hearing on it. Any Wilson student Photo by Carl Stewart Page 2 NEWS October 30, 2014

Get To Know the Mayoral Candidates By Emma Buzbee For the first time in more than 20 years, when DC residents go to the polls and vote in the mayoral general election on November 4, a clear victor will not be apparent ahead of time. While the Democratic party’s primary elections for mayor have been hard-fought battles in recent years, the fact that 75% of the District’s registered voters are Democrats has in the past almost always assured a Democratic mayoral victory. Until this year: Independent candidates Carol Schwartz and Councilmember David Catania are narrowing the gap between themselves and Democratic Councilmember Muriel Bowser. On October 27, all six mayoral candidates gave a presentation to students in Wilson’s auditorium. For more on the presentations, see the story on thewilsonbeacon.com

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Catania - Independent Bowser - Democrat Schwartz - Independent WHAT PEOPLE LIKE... WHAT PEOPLE LIKE... WHAT PEOPLE LIKE... - Has been on the Council for 17 years - Considered to be relatable because she is - Most experienced in public service - Solid understanding of education issues young & black - Strong believer in political honesty WHAT PEOPLE CRITICIZE... WHAT PEOPLE CRITICIZE... WHAT PEOPLE CRITICIZE... - Known to be very aggressive - Ties to Adrian Fenty, who was unpopular - Has run for mayor five times without winning ENDORSEMENTS... with many black DC residents ACHIEVEMENTS... - Endorsed by VT Governor Peter Shumlin ENDORSEMENTS... - Co-sponsored medical marijuana legislation ACHIEVEMENTS... - Endorsed by President Obama, the Washing- - Helped create Banneker High School - Helped cut the # of DC residents without ton Post, and Eleanor Holmes Norton - Spearheaded sick leave for city workers health insurance in half ACHIEVEMENTS... TAKES A STAND ON... - Pushed for marriage equality - Kids Ride Free, allowing DCPS students free - Boundaries; “I don’t want the Wilson & Eastern HS - Has created college tuiton assitance program passage on public transportation boundaries to take us backwards from Brown vs. (DC Promise) - Alice Deal for All, bill to decrease achieve- Board of Education” SPECIAL CONSIDERATION... ment gap in DCPS middle schools SPECIAL CONSIDERATION... - Openly gay & was a Republican - Supports the legalization of marijuana - Unlikely to win due to being far behind in poll #s before swtiching to Independent - Recently switched from Republican to Independent Graphic by Jane Martin

DC Votes on Show Us the Money Marijuana Legalization

Arrival of On November 4, DC residents will be able to vote on score is three or higher.) AP Physics C: whether or not to legalize mari- NMSI Money Mechanics AP test scores have also been juana. If the bill passes, adults raised by about 3%.” 21 and over will be allowed to Questioned Although the increases in passing posses two ounces of marijuana ? scores are small now, as more students and can grow up to six plants in become aware of the incentives it will their personal residences. While could increase the studying and passing all sales will still be illegal, adults Story Sullivan rates. will be allowed to give away one Staff Writer Junior and AP English student ounce. People under 21 will Jaemison Tenwalde was not aware of the remain under the current law, After months of anticipation, the incentives for passing scores. “Knowing which makes it illegal to possess 196 Wilson students who passed their that I can earn money by doing well in or use marijuana, but offend- English, math, or science AP exam taken my classes motivates me to study hard ers will receive a fine instead last spring will be receiving their $100 because I could really use the money to of criminal punishment. The checks. As promised, the checks will be put towards college tuition and text- possession or use of marijuana delivered by mail at the end of October books,” Tenwalde said. will still be illegal with criminal or beginning of November; courtesy of a While the incentives serve as mo- charges on federal grounds such federal grant. tivation to students, they also reward as the Capitol. Wilson received the National Math teachers for hard work and effort. The issue of legalization has and Science Initiative (NMSI) grant Teachers of AP math, science, or English become increasingly prominent from its College Readiness program back courses will receive $1,000 bonuses for recently in DC, with racial preju- in the summer of 2013, which was just reaching a set goal of passing students dice an important part of the in time to be put in place for students and $100 for each additional student. discussion. In a report of arrest preparing to take last year’s Spring AP “Fourteen Wilson teachers will statistics from 2009 to 2011, exams. receive awards for the qualifying scores Blacks received nine out of ten According to the NMSI Commu- earned by their students and/or a charges for simple drug posses- AP EXAM nications Director Tara Marathe, the stipend for attending NMSI-supported sion, hugely disproportionate money will be distributed in the form of professional development and student to the ratio of Blacks to whites a check made out to the student and will study sessions,” Marthe said. in the city. This inequality was a 5 be delivered any time between October The ultimate purpose of the grant large reason for the DC Council’s and November. Marathe explains that in is to motivate students and teachers to decision to decriminalize mari- Wilson’s first year partnered with their get high AP test scores. The increase of juana in the summer of 2014. College Readiness programs, AP exam passing scores on many AP tests in 2014 DC residents favor legalization scores have already gone up. “ In 2013, demonstrates that the NMSI College by almost two to one, demon- Graphic by Jane Martin 57.8% of the students who took the AP Readiness Program is motivating many strating that Washington DC is Statistics exam received a passing score students and preparing them for college- a city on level with the liberal and in 2014, 59.4% of students received level classes and work. giants of Denver and Seattle. a passing score. (On AP tests, a passing By Emma Buzbee October 30, 2014 NEWS Page 3 Council Bill to Settle Mascot Dispute

FROM PG 1 Anacostia High School clearly went through, what they did to propriation and homage by the biggest problems she sees is has a unique relationship to its survive, how they used to live. exempting schools that have “when you go to a football game costine,” and finally “Anacostia.” mascot. Most, however, would Learning history and culture is agreements with federally- and everyone is dressed up as a Some Anacostia alumni still argue that this is no excuse for the best respect and homage you recognized tribes. The Seminole cartoonish Indian.” believe that commemorating appropriating the image of Na- can give.” Tribe of Florida, for example, At the end of the day, this history is worth the price of tive American people. Macaulay points to the Na- has officially sanctioned the McDuffie and Macaulay agree a possibly offensive mascot. One District Heights tional Museum of the American name and mascot of the Florida that the problem with the This reluctance to change resident who signed the petition Indian in downtown DC as a State Seminoles; the same can- cultural appropriation of Native sheds new light on an issue described her awareness of “the perfect alternative to offensive not be said for the DC football American people cannot be fixed that is often seen as the direct connections of many African- appropriation. In Syracuse, franchise. with sole legislative change. It influence of a white settler- Americans to Native Americans.” where there is a thriving Native There are still some loose requires non-native people to colonialist mindset. It was a Jenna Macaulay, a Syracuse- American community, non-na- ends. Macaulay says that even understand the fact that it is an band of white English settlers based lawyer from the Tuscarora tive neighbors are encouraged to when there is official consensus issue at all. that ambushed the Nacotchtank Nation, agrees that coalitions partake in festivals and cultural from a tribe, the responsibil- “We still exist,” Macaulay tribe in 1622, and English-borne between native and non-native celebrations. Although this is ity still falls on the members says. “We’re still a thriving diseases that led to their mass communities are important. more difficult in DC, schools of the educational or athletic culture. It’s important to realize depopulation in 1668. Under However, she argues that using could include more discussions institution to make sure that that.” colonial rule, Native Americans the image of a Native American of Native American history and they are acting with respect. and native Africans alike were for a sports team mascot is not a culture rather than dressing up The exemption would not, for exploited and dehumanized by good way to form this bond. In- as stereotypical native chieftains example, prevent fans from white settlers. stead, schools should encourage for high school football games. wearing redface or appropriating Considering this history, students to spend time “learning The proposed bill attempts stereotypical images of native the 99% Black student body of about these people, what they to find a balance between ap- peoples. She says that one of

To read a story about Wilson’s recent progress reports see thewilsonbeacon.com OPINIONS Early School Start Times Let Them Be Are Bad for Students The Pros of Listening a.m. does not seem like much, but David Fadul to Music in Class Contributor The benefits of later sleep- considering the adolescent sleep ing times are substantial. They schedule it works better than an to focus on tasks. If you are Iskander Lou From Oxford, England to are also directly related to some 8:45 start. Contributor listening to music, you won’t be Arlington, Virginia, parents of the problems Wilson is trying Some people have expressed distracted by your classmates’ and students are petitioning for to fix. For example, tardiness their concerns with changing the Some teachers forbid stu- conversations. later school starting times. The would be reduced and students time schedule. “I think it might dents from listening to music Chatter in the classroom al- reason is simple: schools start would pay more attention in throw some kids’ schedules off while working during class. ways prevented me from getting way too early. class. Other benefits include balance… Even if you do get the What they don’t realize is that the job done during class. But A 2011 survey of 18,000 lower risks of diabetes, obesity, right amount of sleep students the music doesn’t interfere with with the teachers who allow me public high schools found that heart disease, and psychiatric may still feel tired because their work, and it even helps to get to listen to music, I always have 86% of them began before 8:30. disorders. Adequate sleep also biological clock is off,” junior the job done. Teachers should time to do all the work and stay According to the Wall Street leads to safer driving and less Drew Glick says. This concern let their students listen to music in a great mood. Journal, on average teenagers aggressive behavior. All of the has been voiced by many critics in class, since it does more good On the other hand, there do not feel like going to bed aforementioned benefits are of the school schedule change than bad. are some people (mostly teach- before 11 p.m. Since teenag- extremely important for high movement. Music can increase a stu- ers) who think that music can ers need eight and one-half to school students, especially those There are a couple things I dent’s productivity by improving distract students from work, nine and one-half hours of sleep taking multiple challenging would like to point out. The first their mood. When a person is in meaning productivity will each night, this means that we classes that require focus. is that kids’ schedules have been a positive mood, he or she is able decline. Some people like to shouldn’t be waking up before Later starting times could based around the school times to do the job better. work in silence and should have 8 a.m. “I almost fell asleep in have academic benefits as well. that we have in place today. If According to The New York the option to not have music. my free [period], during as- Many people at Wilson receive they are changed, then people Times, music therapy assistant Those who want to listen to sembly, during math class… It’s so much homework they have to would find that the new time professor at University of Miami music should be required to have not ‘cause I’m uninterested… stay up late and, as a result, get better fits their biological clocks. Teresa Lesiuk has found that headphones so the class will be It’s ‘cause I’m just tired,” says fewer than 7 hours of sleep each Secondly, after-school activities those who listened to music quiet for those who prefer that Daniel Crippen, a New York City night. “When I have crew prac- could be altered to fit the new completed their tasks more environment. high school student. His school tice in the afternoon [I don’t] get schedule. Starting school at 9:30 quickly and came up with better Music can be a great help to begins at 8:30, but to get there home until after 7 p.m. and then or 10 a.m. means that extracur- ideas than those who didn’t. students and may improve their on time he and his brother must I have to do hours of home- riculars would have more time Another reason that teach- concentration and grades. This wake up at six in the morning. work,” junior Rachel Snyderman in the mornings to practice and ers should let students listen to means that the average level The same exhaustion that affects says. Later school starting times prepare, if they so desire. Some music is that it can isolate them of grades would also improve, Crippen affects many Wilson may not change how late these activities, like soccer games, from noise and chatter that can which would be good for the students as well. people stay up, but could reduce could not be played in the interfere with classwork. If your reputation of our school. Wilson is one of the few the effects of this late night mornings. These could easily be classmates are noisy, it’s harder schools that starts later than studying on their mental states changed to later times if more 8:30, but the distance between the following day. and more schools adopted the some scholars’ houses and the So if the times were to later sleep policies. school means that waking up at change, you ask, what time The only obstacle between The Beacon has recently made the decision to change 8 will make them late. would they be changed to? Wilson students and the later our spelling of the abbreviation for “District of Columbia.” Some people believe ado- Researchers have considered sleeping policy is our precon- AP Style dictates that it be written “D.C.”, but we find the lescents only want later sleep- this question as well. A study ceived notions that the way we dots extraneous, distracting, and downright offensive. DC ing times because they are lazy. in 2009 at Monkseaton High are living is the only way. Studies is our city, not a conglomeration of punctuation marks, However, the American Acad- School in the UK showed that are trying to spread the message gosh darn it! And what’s a copy editor to do when she finds emy of Pediatrics has recom- when schools started at 10, that there is a better way to live, a double period at the end of a sentence? “It’s just annoy- mended later high school start- grades went up. People have and it all starts with one or two ing,” says News Editor Emma Buzbee. The new spelling will ing times because of teenagers’ also considered 9 or 9:30 a.m. as more hours of sleep. be easier on both our eyes and yours, dear reader. Look sleep schedules. Our bodies are possible starting times. I believe forward to a period-free DC, period. wired to fall asleep at around 11 that schools should begin no p.m. and to wake up at about 8 earlier than 9:30. Another hour Page 4 OPINIONS October 30, 2014 Spirit Week Taken To Extremes THE BEACON Co-Editors-in-Chief By The Beacon Staff necessary. step down if administrators Claire Parker We understand that this were worried about offend- Spirit Week has always Annie Rosenthal Homecoming week provided ing people or sending the been a student and staff favor- Chief Web Editor frustrations. Students yelling wrong message. But it was not ite. Every year at the end of Erin Sternlieb profanities at each other dur- necessary to cancel Homecom- October, you can see Princi- Managing Editor ing the pep rally was unneces- ing court altogether. It was pal Cahall greeting people in Lauren ReVeal sary and inappropriate. And a not fair to ruin the fun for all his pajamas, students taking student probably should not those running and for all those Visual Content Editor selfies with their identically- have run for Homecoming excited to see the traditional Sarah Torresen dressed twins, and teachers court as a joke, when others announcement of the court at Photo Editor sporting painted faces (and take it seriously. At the same the homecoming game. Wilson Ellie Le Blanc bodies) at the pep rally. But time, however, such excess should not be a school at which Layout Editors this year the week leading is part of what makes Spirit Homecoming court is canceled Mia Strazzella up to Homecoming did not Week spirited. For all the years because a boy ran for queen. go exactly as planned. Ten- Mason Strazzella we’ve attended Wilson, the We are smarter than that. sions ran high, with incidents Business Manager pep rally has emphasized class Spirit Week is supposed to including excessive inter-grade Alex Conte pride. Different grades yell at be fun, but this year everyone animosity at the pep rally and Advisers each other, not in malice but went too far. Students went the cancellation of the home- Mary Stapp in good fun. We cannot speak too far at the pep rally. The coming court (see front page Alexandra Stryker for the entire student body, administration went too far in article). but we do not feel that any threatening to kick the seniors The court’s cancellation is Wilson students have ever felt out. A student may have gone PRINT WEB unfortunate for students who personally offended by pep too far with a joke. And Cahall spent time, money, and energy News Editor News Editor rally chants. went too far in cancelling campaigning. It is especially Whether a male student Homecoming court. We hope Emma Buzbee Helen Malhotra sad for seniors who missed ran for Homecoming queen for that next year people will Opinions Editors Features Editor this last opportunity. Stu- fun or to make a point about remember what Homecoming dents, including members of Elias Benda Greg Kopetsky gender remains unclear. Maybe is really about: school and class the Beacon editorial staff, are Erin Sternlieb Sports Editor the school should not have spirit, and celebrating a new confused as to why Cahall felt let him run in the first place, school year in a way that is fair, Features Editors Matthew Smee such extreme measures were or should have asked him to inclusive and fun for everyone. Maria Brescia-Weiler Style Editor Rachel Page Sophie ReVeal Sports Editors Videographer Erin Doherty Sophie ReVeal AP World: Doing Too Much Henry Shuldiner Graphic Designer at every aspect that has con- of Discovery and onwards. Sam Masling Style Editor Mason Strazzella Staff Writer tributed to our modern society. The curriculum is set by The goal of AP World is to cover College Board, Wilson teachers Ellie Melick Junior Photo Editor If you projected the history almost every one of them in less have no choice but to fit it all Junior Photo Editor Rochelle O’Brien of the Earth onto a 24-hour than a year. into a year’s worth of teaching, Elena Remez clock, the portion including By looking at each factor but an edit to the timeline of the mankind and all its achieve- that influenced world history, curriculum could be changed by Graphics Team ments would be in the last 20 we barely scratch the surface the organization. Jarrah May, Jane Martin, Tristan Huber seconds of the 24th hour in in any one specific topic in This obviously isn’t a perfect Staff Writers the 59th minute. Alas, Earth’s the history of the world. Sure solution and other variations Brian Keyes, Val Pehrson, Sam Masling, Story Sullivan history is not 24 hours long; when the course is done you could probably be even more it’s more than four and a half might be able to analyze how effective, but it would help AP Staff Photographers billion years old and modern-day ancient Greece’s trade tech- World students to get a better Anna Bucknum, Maya Edwards humans have existed for over niques were prevalent in the age understanding of the world they Contributors 200,000 years. We, the species of colonization years later, but live in and how it came to be. Nora Charles, Kellik Dawson, Isaac Frumkin, Iskander known as Homo sapiens, have what good is that when the goal “That was my least favorite Lou, Emilia Majersik, Sam Radack, Clare Shaw, David worked, toiled, fought, died, and of looking at history is to learn history class,” junior Duncan Fadul, Sarah Robinson strived for greatness since then, from it and apply it to our mod- Fitzgerald said, “because we and along the way have done ern day standard of living? To do didn’t study any specific civiliza- Thank you to our faithful volunteer, Mary Carpenter. some truly remarkable things. this you need to delve deeper tions or cultures in depth.” The To try and fit all of these ac- into the influential civiliza- class prepares you to pass the AP The Beacon is published monthly by students of Woodrow Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. N.W., Washington D.C., 20016. complishments in a single year’s tions of ancient history instead exam by feeding you facts and Unsigned editorials and cartoons are the views of the staff; personal course, known as AP World His- of spending one 90-minute teaching you how to formulai- commentaries reflect the opinions of the writers. tory, is next to impossible. That period discussing a few of the cally write an essay. Our mission is to provide an accurate representation of the diverse views, opinions, and concerns of the students of Wilson High inevitably takes meaning and most important people in world “We only go over a few School. We aim to serve as the voice of the students. Through respon- understanding away from these history. things in this one year,” agreed sible, ethical journalistic practices, we strive to provide thorough, accomplishments. I think AP World History is sophomore Sam Alten. “Two reliable news coverage of issues relevant to Wilson. Advertising and subscription rates are available by emailing bea- From the beginning of the a really great class, and is taught years would give us more time [email protected]. assigned textbook, you can tell by some of the best teachers at to learn more things in more The Beacon welcomes all student and guest contributions: articles, this is going to be one of, if not Wilson, but it could be improved detail.” photographs, art, commentary, and letters to the editor. All sub- missions can be sent to [email protected], and become the most, dense and complicated by making it a two-year course This class should help property of The Beacon. things you have ever read. And it in which the first year focuses on us learn history and enjoy it, The Beacon is a public forum created for the purpose of expressing has to be. To understand the his- early civilizations through the instead of feeding us a small the views of and providing information to the Wilson student body. Thank you for readingThe Beacon. tory of the world, you need to go Middle Ages, and the following amount of facts from every part back to the beginning and look year is centered around the Age of the history of the world. TOP 10 Questions We Ask After Homecoming 1. Where was the after-after-after party actually at? 6. Was the person working the lights drunk?

2. Is GLOstick liquid actually toxic? 7. Dude, where are my shoes?

3. Why do teachers like the smell of our breath so much? 8. Should I text that person back?

4. Why was the bathroom was so live? 9. How many of my teachers saw me?

5. Were there actually bagel bites? 10. Where can I get bandages for my feet? October 30, 2014 OPINIONS Page 5 Capital Mayoral Ballot Lacks Competitive Candidates

shoe-in for the win. Her appeal Overall, I think Bowser might be investment that has seemed to for the working poor, a socially Elias Benda Opinions Editor is two-fold as a Black woman, in a safe choice, with the success of have great success in expanding liberal and attractive stance. a city that has elected only Black Ward 4 a sign of some economic the public sector economy, while Her previous establishment of This Monday, Wilson was mayors, and with the allure of and social know-how, though it accomplishing the city’s largest a perpetual fund for street and lucky to have all six mayoral a female in power in the capital is a step too far to contribute the year-end surplus in 2013. His sidewalk upkeep as a Council- candidates come and speak in a city. Despite this, I find her to entire Ward 4 growth to Bows- opposition to publicly-funded member appeals to me at a time forum to social studies classes. be a soft candidate lacking any er’s policies. Her continuation of projects such as Nationals Sta- when I think the city is seeing The turnout was good, and stu- concrete goals or decisions. Her many of Mayor Gray’s successful dium and the National Conven- some of its worst infrastructure dents posed thought-provoking list of positions on issues, titled policies expresses an awareness tion Center, both of which have problems in conjunction with questions. But the really un- “Moving of the political seen extensive and beneficial major traffic problems and an derwhelming aspect came from Forward landscape, but use, leads to my questioning of influx of people. the centerpiece of the show, the To- The Washington could lead to his future public investment de- After all of this criti- candidates. gether: dangerously loose cisions, though his investments cal thought and synthesis of The Washington Post might Priori- Post might have put footing later if she in health care have increased the information, I still cannot bring have put it best when it (ironi- ties for is elected. availability of services, especially myself to a real choice, between cally) said “DC residents have the Dis- it best when it (ironi- Catania to poorer citizens. His favorit- what I see as the worst of three reason to be disaffected with city trict’s cally) said “D.C. resi- is seen as the ism toward business does not less-than-optimal candidates. I government and politics” in the Future,” greatest opposi- appeal to me (or to the majority am fairly confident that all three Editorial Board endorsement reflected dents have reason to tion to Bowser’s of far-left young liberals in DC), would be able to at least run the of Muriel Bowser. This article this lead, and faces and I am confident that voters city, as they all come to the plate itself was disillusioning, with its lack of be disaffected with the heightened will shy away from this approach with lengthy experience, but I less than eloquent endorsement a solid scrutiny of DC when it comes to the election, find their stances unappealing lacking critical analysis of all the plan, city government and voters. The most and in turn the future of the almost across the board. Even candidates, including Bowser, and her politics” immediate and city. though I do not have the chance as well as the support of specific speech alarming aspect of Schwartz is seen as the to vote this election (shoutout objectives or statistics for the was the 46-year-old’s lagging candidate, with her to minor candidate Faith Dane Bowser campaign. With the similarly void of content. Bowser 17 years as an at-large Coun- poll numbers distantly trailing and her proposed “puberty” Post’s attacks on David Catania made a wise and safe choice by cilmember are the reports on behind the other two candi- voting age), I can still hope that and Carol Schwartz echoing offering to keep both Education his lack of filter and his temper. dates. Similarly running as an whoever the voters choose will those of Bowser’s political adver- Chancellor Kaya Henderson For example, his calling beloved Independent instead of Republi- not bury the city. I just hope tisements, and their reasoning and Police Chief Cathy Lanier in former-mayor and now Council- can, Schwartz seems to be more that by the time I am of voting limited to the vague messages their positions, as both of their member Marion Barry a “despi- conscious and proactive when it age for the mayoral election, the they received from Bowser, I departments have seen recent cable human being,” according comes to the issues of economic competition will have something have attempted to draw my movement in a positive direc- to The Washington City Paper. and racial disparity in the city, to show for themselves. unprofessional conclusions inde- tion and both are strong female Despite his personal flaws, the and mirrors this in her policies. pendently. leaders. Bowser’s support of biggest obstacle to Catania is his She contributed her previous Of the three major candi- Henderson may come back to relatively conservative platform mayoral losses to an attack by dates, Bowser seems to be in a bite her though, as one of her in a strongly liberal city. As a Catania against policies she somewhat obvious lead, as many biggest points of contention former Republican turned inde- proposed that intended to sup- (including myself) have come with Catania is over her support pendent, his economic stance port workers’ benefits and paid to the conclusion that she is a of the Common Core curriculum. shies away from the public sick leave, as well as subsidies FEATURES Greenhouse Club Grows Environmental Enthusiasm first batch of sprouts, including again run by Wilson students, sunflowers, wheatgrass, and with support from staff sponsor arugula. “Right now we’re grow- and substitute teacher Jaqueline ing for eating,” says Bass, “but Scotland as well as Riesner. we’re gonna start selling them to Club members take turns teachers and eventually move to watering the sprouts every day, farmers markets.” in addition to the Thursday All proceeds from these meetings at which they also sales will go back to the green- do cleaning, maintenance and house and toward buying more planting of future batches of seeds for future projects, such as sprouts. Today, they are harvest- growing seedlings in the spring ing their first batch. Once they to sell. This is what they did last have more sprouts, they plan on spring, when the club was first adding a second weekly meeting starting up. “We’re (also) plan- as well as weekend sales. ning on working with the urban “There’s also a small ecology class, taught by Steve aquaponics system in there Dryden, to grow native plants that is semi-successful,” says for the Soapstone Creek project,” Bass casually, as if I know what a new Wilson initiative with the that means. It turns out that goal of revitalizing a polluted an aquaponics system uses fish Photo by Elena Remez branch of Rock Creek, says Bass. waste to clean water and fertilize The club was founded last plants. GROWING ENTHUSIASM- Wilson’s greenhouse club promotes enthusiasm for the en- year by Bass and Class of 2014 “[Greenhouse Club] is really vironment. Among their projects is planting sprouts in the greenhouse located by Ms. alumnus David Rojas-Rosario. different from all the other clubs Riesner’s classroom. It was originally completely at Wilson,” says junior Molly if I hadn’t been assigned by The waiting for the weekly Thursday student-run, but received help Wackler. “I just feel like it’s our Maria Brescia-Weiler Features Editor Beacon to discover it, I probably meeting of the Greenhouse Club last spring from DC Greens, a creation, we kind of did all of it.” never would have found out. to start. non-profit that helps schools Students who want to be During my first three-plus The enigmatic greenhouse Senior Margaret Bass, cultivate gardens. Representa- a part of this creation, or who years at Wilson, I had no idea can be reached through Environ- president and co-founder of the tives of DC Greens came in once want to purchase Wilson-grown what went on in the spaceship- mental Science teacher Gabrielle roughly nine-member club, is a week last year to plant seeds sprouts, can contact Ms. Riesner like structure propped in the Riesner’s second floor classroom, ready to get to work. The club with members of the greenhouse for more information. middle of the rose garden, and room 224, where two girls sit members recently planted their club. This year, the club is once Page 6 FEATURES October 30, 2014

A DREAM DEFERRED: Resources for Undocumented Students Struggle to Go to College Undocumented money,” said College and Career Act. Students put posters up buying books are difficult to Students: Claire Parker Co-Editor-in-Chief Counselor Sandra Bean. “They on atrium pillars, and the LAYC navigate. become very disheartened.” dance team performed during In addition, many are work- To apply for Wilson’s Debbee was 14 when she Bean said undocumented lunch to attract attention to the ing to support themselves. Deb- Dream scholarship, see made the journey from rural El kids come to her every year, and cause. bee works full-time at a Union Ms. Zehr or Ms. Geisler, Salvador, where she had grown she has to tell them that their After the DREAM Act Station restaurant. or speak to your guidance up, to the capital city of the options are limited to NOVA, failed to pass, President Barack The process of planning counselor. United States. She came to join Montgomery College, Prince Obama’s administration au- for college is also difficult. “Just her mother, who had left on the George’s Community College, or thored a memorandum in 2012 where to go for help [is challeng- The Latin American same journey five years earlier, UDC. establishing Deferred Action ing],” said Vigil. “Every DCPS Youth Center offers the leaving nine-year-old Debbee The DREAM Act is a piece for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), high school has a college and New Future Scholarship behind. She started attending of legislation introduced by protecting undocumented youth career center, and they’re really to students who want to Wilson in 2010. Because of her Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and who are at least 15 years old, geared towards helping students go to vocational school or background and undocumented Orrin Hatch (R-UT) in 2001. The and who apply for DACA status, who don’t have these kind of two-year training programs status, she never considered Act would provide a pathway to from being deported for two extraordinary problems.” regardless of legal status. college, until former Bilingual legalization for undocumented years. Applicants must submit Debbee urges current Wil- Education teacher Mary Ball youth who have lived in the U.S. documentation and pay a $465 son students who are undocu- TheDream.US is a told her about Wilson’s Dream for more than five years, dem- application fee. “It was some- mented to seek out a mentor national scholarship for scholarship. Thanks to the onstrate “good moral standing,” thing, but it really wasn’t what who can help them plan for undocumented students scholarship, Debbee is working and pursue either higher educa- people needed, because it’s not the future. “It’s about having a with DACA or TPS (tem- towards a degree from UDC, tion or military service. “The a pathway to legalization,” said connection with a person who porary protected status) despite the many obstacles she DREAM Act is something that’s Vigil. can help you,” she said. “You who plan to attend one of has encountered in her quest for really really important for ev- Wilson established its own never know how one person may several partner institutions a college education. But other eryone -- not just for immigrant Dream scholarship three years change your life.” nationwide. While the 2014 undocumented students are not families -- because if we want ago, after former English teacher Identifying students who scholarship’s October 26 as lucky. our future to get better, we need Joe Riener proposed using are undocumented is a chal- deadline has passed, ap- “Sometimes undocumented to make sure our young people non-refunded AP exam fees to lenge. Because of the implica- plications will open up for students think they cannot have ways to get into college.” fund it. Wilson students have tions of the status, many are 2015 next fall. pursue higher education at all The Act has failed to pass contributed enough money for unwilling to reveal their status because there is not financial twice -- once in 2007 and once the past two years to pay for one to faculty or staff. No staff aid,” said Bilingual Education in 2010. undocumented student per year members we talked to were able said Vigil. “[They think] ‘I lived teacher Mary Ann Zehr. Vigil said he is hopeful that to go to UDC for two semesters. to estimate how many undocu- a certain way, I thought I was a Without a valid social se- the DREAM Act will eventually While the scholarship eases mented students there are at part of this community, but on curity number, students cannot be enacted. “I’m hoping that the financial burden on undocu- Wilson. Zehr says she never asks paper, I’m not.’ file a FAFSA (Free Application with the elections coming up, mented students, it does not fix students if they are undocu- “It’s a really touchy subject. for Federal Student Aid), mak- hopefully we’ll get more progres- all problems. The first Wilson mented; she waits for them or Some kids are really coura- ing them ineligible for federal sive voices in these cabinets, Dream scholarship recipient their counselors to approach geous...others just don’t want to grants. Private scholarships so they can say, ‘Look, this is was unsuccessful in college, and her and express interest in the come out, and some don’t even often list U.S. citizenship as an legislation that needs to pass,’” Zehr says she was not surprised. scholarship. know,” he said. “I know they’re eligibility criterion. And many he said. “It was hard to hit the ground Sometimes, even the kids out there, and I know they’re schools won’t give undocument- For Hispanic Heritage running for someone who didn’t themselves do not realize they part of our community.” ed students money unless they Month this year, LAYC part- know much about college,” said are undocumented until they apply as international students. nered with Wilson’s New Zehr. Undocumented students begin applying for college, when Editor’s Note: Debbee’s “We have a lot of very smart Heights program to organize are often the first in their their parents reveal that they last name is not being used to kids who are undocumented, events during October to raise families to go to college, so tasks do not have a social security protect her identity. and schools won’t give them awareness about the DREAM like registering for classes and number. “That’s a big challenge,”

Debbee tenía 14 años rera Sandra Bean. para aplicar. “Fue algo pero en estudiantes sin problemas tan Traducido cuando viajaba de su pais, El Bean dijo que cada año tiene realidad no fue lo que necesi- extraordinarias.” Salvador, hacia Washington, que contar a estudiantes sin taron la gente porque no ofrecía Debbee conseja a los estu- En Español DC. Vino a reunir con su madre, papeles que sus unicos opciones un camino hacia legalización,” diantes actuales de Wilson sin quien la habia dejado para hacer son NOVA, Montgomery Col- dijo Vigil. papeles a buscar un mentor para el mismo viaje hace 5 años. Deb- lege, Prince George’s Commu- Wilson estableció su propia ayudarlos a planear su futuro. Recursos para bee empezó a asistir a Wilson en nity College ó UDC. beca de Dream financiada por “Trata de tener una conección 2010. Nunca habia considerado El acto DREAM es un ped- los pagos para los exámenes AP con algo que puede ayudarle,” Estudiantes Sin a la universidad como opción azo de legislación sugerido por que no fueron reembolsados. dijo. “No sabes quien va a cambi- Papeles: para ella misma, a causa de su senadores Dick Durbin (D-IL) En los dos años pasados Wilson arle la vida.” falta de papeles, hasta que su y Orrin Hatch (R-UT) en 2001. ha recaudado fondos para pagar Por el peligro de ese estatus, Para aplicar para la maestra de educación bilingue, El acto daria un camino hacia para un estudiante sin papeles es difícil identificar estudiantes beca DREAM de Wilson, Mary Ball, la contó sobre la beca legalización para los jovenes sin cada año para ir a UDC por dos sin papeles. Por eso, no podemos visita a Sra. Zehr o Sra. de Dream que ofrece Wilson. papeles que han vivido en los semestres. estimar exactamente cuantos Geiser, o habla con tu Gracias a esa oportunidad, E.E.U.U. por más que cinco años, Aunque la beca disminuye estudiantes sin papeles tenemos consejero Debbee ha superado muchos ob- demuestran buen portamiento el peso financiero en los estu- en Wilson. Zehr dijo que nunca stáculos para estudiar en la Uni- y persiguen educación alta o diantes sin papeles, no arregla les pregunte a los estudiantes si El Centro para Los versidad de DC, pero la mayoría servicio militar. todos los problemas. El primer faltan papeles; espera hasta que Jovenes Latinoamericanos de los estudiantes sin papeles no El acto DREAM no tuvo éxi- recipiente de la beca no tuvo ellos o sus consejeros muestran (LAYC) ofrece la beca “New tienen esa fortuna. to en pasar dos veces--en 2007 y éxito en la universidad y, de interés en la beca. Future” (Nuevo Futuro) a “A veces estudiantes sin 2010. Vigil tiene esperanza que acuerdo a Zehr, no fue una sor- A veces los estudiantes mis- estudiantes que quieren papeles creen que no pueden el acto pasará eventualmente. presa. “Es difícil tener éxito sin mos no sepan que faltan papeles asistir a escuela profesional perseguir educación después de Para el Mes de Herencia saber mucho sobre la universi- hasta que empiezan el proceso o programas de entre- escuela secundaria porque no Hispana este octubre, LAYC dad,” dijo. Eso es por gran parte de aplicar para la universidad, namiento que duran dos hay ayudo financiero,” dijo mae- trabajo con la programa de debido al hecho que muchos de cuando sus padres les cuentan años sin tener en cuenta su stra de educación bilingue Mary New Heights para aumentar la los estudiantes sin papeles son que no tienen número de seguri- estado legal Ann Zehr. conciencia sobre el acto DREAM. los primeros en su familia de ir a dad social. “Es una reta grandi- Sin carta de seguridad Pusieron afiches en el atrio y el la universidad. sima,” dijo Vigil. “[Piensan] ‘He TheDream.US es una social, estudiantes no pueden equipo de baile de LAYC hizo Además, muchos tienen que vivido de cierta manera, pensé beca nacional para estudi- aplicar para FAFSA y no tienen una presentación para atraer apoyar a si mismos financial- que era parte de esta comunidad antes indocumentados con acceso a becas federales y la atención a la causa. mente. Debbee trabaja de jor- pero en realidad, no soy.” DACA o TPS (estado prote- mayoría de las becas privadas re- Aunque el acto DREAM nada entero en una restaurante “Es un asunto muy delicado. jido temporal) que quieren quieren ciudadancía para aplicar. fallo a pasar, la administración en Union Station. Algunos tienen mucho coraje, asistir a una de sus orga- Muchas escuelas no dan ayudo de Presidente Barack Obama El proceso de planear para otros no quieren compartirlo... nizaciones compañeras. La financiero a estudiantes sin pa- escribió un memorando en 2012 la universidad también tiene otros ni lo saben,” dijo Vigil. “Se fecha para aplicar en 2014 peles a menos que aplican como estableciendo acción deferido dificultades. “Solo saber donde que estan alli y se que forman ha pasado, pero aplicacio- estudiantes internacionales. para los inmigrantes que vienen buscar ayudo [es una reta],” dijo parte de nuestra comunidad.” nes para el año 2015 van a “Tenemos muchos estu- de joven (DACA), protegiendo Vigil. “Cada escuela secundaria ser disponibles el otoño que diantes muy inteligentes y las los sin papeles y con más de 15 de DCPS tiene un centro de con- Nota del editor: No usemos viene. escuelas no les dan dinero,” dijo años de edad de deportación por sejo para la universidad y carrera el apellido de Debbee para prote- consejera de universidad y car- dos años. Hay que pagar $465 profesional, pero enfocan en los ger sus identidad. October 30, 2014 FEATURES Page 7 A DREAM DEFERRED: Undocumented Students Struggle to Go to College Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas By Greg Kopetsky Mr. Cahall What you need to do: Sling a dish towel over your shoulder. Cut your hair with kitchen scissors (consult junior Peter Maeder for any ques- tions). A Crew Kid What you need to do: Come into first period holding a cup of coffee and looking really tired. Proceed to show everyone your blisters. Mayflower Woman What you need to do: Walk around with a scowl on your face. Accuse people of stealing things. A Senior What you need to do: Don’t show up, post snapchat stories about what you did instead of going to school. A Football Player What you need to do: Wear your football jersey all day. Tell everyone you start regardless of whether it’s true or not. Angelicos Manager What you need to do: Cut off the end of a mop and put it on your head. Put on crooked glasses. Yell at loyal customers to buy something or get out. Rub some dirt on your face to complete the look.

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It’s that time of year again: the time of crisp air, colorful dried leaves, and cozy sweaters covering chilly families on hayrides through pumpkin patches. That’s right, it’s autumn. And if you’re like me, you FALL for it every year! It’s a well-known fact that during the months of October and November, the youth of America go crazy with autumn spirit. Just thinking of sweater weather and pumpkin-spice-flavored everything is enough to get teenagers drooling. But sometimes it isn’t enough to simply carve pumpkins and dress up for Halloween. Sometimes, if you really want to get in the spirit, you have to put in a little more work than just taking a cool picture of fallen leaves and posting it to Instagram. So I’ve put together these tips to help release the inner fall fairy in you, and ensure that everyone spreads more than a little fall cheer during these next few weeks.

This may sound a Fall isn’t 1 little extreme 2 all about 3 n n Halloween n Sacrifice your soul Become the physical Write, direct, and to the Pumpkin embodiment of star in a full the- Spice Gods Halloween atrical performance I realize that, at first, this may sound a little Halloween is one of the most important parts portraying the extreme. You may not be up for sacrificing your of fall. On October 31, millions of people all over the soul to any popular Yankee Candle scent. But trust country dress up in silly costumes and go trick-or- First Thanksgiving me, this is not an opportunity you want to miss. treating—but who says it has to stop there? True fall Fall isn’t all about Halloween. November is just Giving your eternal self to the PSGs (Pumpkin enthusiasts will participate in Halloween in the way as important. Especially Thanksgiving, the holiday Spice Gods, duh) has a huge amount of benefits. it was originally intended: a month-long celebration where we thank the PSGs for all they have done for Not only will they take care of your medical and of creepy crawlies and spooky stories culminating in us. And there is no better way to show our thanks dental care, but they’ll also provide you with an the night of insanity that is All Hallows Eve. Let me than by writing, directing, and performing in a unlimited supply of pumpkin spice lattes, pump- explain what you have to do. dramatic recreation of the First Thanksgiving (extra kin spice pop-tarts, and even pumpkin spice During the first three weeks of October, you points if you make it a musical!) All you’ll need is tampons for the ladies (yes, those exist). Sure, in must step into the body of a phantom and float a venue, a set, and a full cast of people, as well as return you have to attend mandatory twice-weekly around scaring unsuspecting children. It isn’t hard at least a few thousand dollars in revenue, to be services deep in the woods and eat a whole raw to spook kids once you’re an evil spirit—all you donated later to the Pumpkin Spice Fund. pumpkin every other day, but it’s totally worth it. have to do is whisper “boo” and they’ll be scarred But the story you’ll be recreating likely isn’t the The PSGs really care about their followers. for life! It’s a rewarding experience for all. Then, one you were taught about in school. No pilgrims, And joining isn’t an issue. There are local ini- on the night of Halloween, the climax of it all, you no Squanto, and definitely no corn. No, in the REAL tiation services every Saturday night! All you need will drop the phantom you’ve embodied back at the Thanksgiving, there were only the Pumpkin Spice is an open mind, a signed legal waiver, and a vial of graveyard where you found it, and change into some Gods and their grand creation of autumn. It was your blood to pour into a vat of bubbling pump- athletic clothing and sneakers. And be ready to sweat, a lovely occasion—just the PSGs sitting around kin spice latte, and you’ll be ready to go! Just ask because at precisely 6:30 p.m., you will begin a cut- a giant Jack-o-Lantern, coming up with different anyone you see with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, and throat competition in which you must run around pumpkin spice-flavored products one by one—and a they’ll be happy to give you the times for upcom- and collect as many souls as possible before the clock story certainly worthy of recreation. Think of it sort ing Saturday initiation ceremonies. strikes 12. Oh, and you’d better try your hardest, be- of like a Christmas pageant, but more important. A cause the losing 50% of soul collectors will be brutally Pumpkin pageant! sacrificed to the PSGs. But it’s all in good fun. Good luck!

Go on, now, and get started on spreading all the fall cheer you possibly can. If you follow all my tips, you should be just perfect. And if you don’t…well, let’s just say you’ll have the Pumpkin Spice Gods to answer to for that. Page 8 SPORTS October 30, 2014 Wilson Football Makes History Against HD a poorly timed hand-off. The Val Pehrson defenses continued to dominate Henry Shuldiner Staff Writer, Sports Editor the game until midway through the second quarter when Tigers The afternoon of October quarterback, sophomore Steve 25, 2014 will go down in the Williams, was intercepted by a history of DCIAA football as a Woodson defensive back. The game to remember. Wilson took Warriors drove the ball down the on the Warriors of H.D. Wood- field, and were able to punch in son for their homecoming game for a touchdown on a seven yard on a balmy Saturday afternoon. pass completion. The Warriors Woodson entered the game with netted the extra point and went a record of seven wins and only into halftime leading 7-0. one loss, undefeated within the The second half began the DCIAA Stars division and ranked same way as the first, with a lot 16th in the area by The Washing- of defense. Neither team was ton Post. Wilson, on the other able to score for the first 10 min- Photo by Ellie Le Blanc hand, entered the game with a utes of the second half. Finally, WON BY ONE- Wilson wins 21-20 in a nail biting homecoming game. The Tigers won record of .500 with four wins with five minutes remaining in with a 2 point conversion pass. and four losses. In addition to the period, Woodson running their superior record, Woodson back Marcel Foster increased the Once again, the fourth quar- down. They elected to kick a field where Wilson cornerback Sean had a psychological advantage Warriors lead to 13 with a 20- ter was all about the defenses. goal, which was successful. Savoy caught the ball, both feet on the Tigers: H.D. Woodson had yard scamper for a touchdown. Although the Warriors offense The ball was placed on the in bounds, for the two points. never lost to Wilson in a football Woodson missed the extra appeared to click at times, Wil- 20 yard line again, except Wilson Savoy was placed in the game game. Nonetheless, the Tigers point, and gave the Tigers the son’s defense always managed had possession now. The first because of his quickness and did not let that worry them too ball back with 20 minutes left to to keep them in check. A pair of two downs Wilson did not make ability to run the arrow route, a much, and when they rushed out tie the game. late game sacks and a crucial in- much significant progress. On brilliant decision by the coach- of the tunnel at 2:00 p.m., it was On the ensuing Tigers drive, terception by senior Nate Jones the third down, the Woodson ing staff. “Coach always told me clear they were ready to play. a sense of urgency was evident. with three minutes left to play line blitzed hard against Wil- that big players make big plays,” Woodson won the open- The Tigers moved the ball well, helped accomplish this. liams, who escaped the pocket Savoy said. “[He told Williams] ing coin toss, and elected to getting down to HD’s 39 yard With time winding down, and threw an incomplete pass. just throw it over there and it’s receive the ball first. On the first line. On the next play, Abdul the Tigers offense retook the However, a Woodson linebacker another big play.” drive of the game, the Tigers Adams made up for his earlier field. Williams drove his team was penalized for roughing the The fans stormed the field experienced a brief scare when turnover by powering through down the field, and with under passer, and the Tigers were after Savoy’s sensational catch, linebacker and University of the Warrior’s defense for a 39- two minutes left to play the awarded 15 yards and a first chanting, screaming, and rush- Virginia commit, senior Kareem yard touchdown. Senior place- Tigers landed on Woodson’s 45 down. ing the team, which surrounded McDonald, went down with an kicker Liam Walsh made the yard line. On a fourth and long, Now with the momentum, Savoy and Williams. There could apparent shoulder injury. How- extra point and Wilson was back Williams threw a Hail Mary pass Williams knew he had to step not have been a better time for ever, the Wilson defense held in business. to Prince, in the hopes of repeat- up. On the following play, Wil- the Tigers to finally defeat the the Warriors offense and forced The Tigers defense forced ing their earlier success. Prince liams hiked the ball, read the Warriors. “It has always been a a turnover on downs. McDonald Woodson to punt on the next got slowed down by Woodson’s defense once, and suddenly took goal of ours to beat Woodson,” would return the next time that drive, and with just under a secondary, and the pass fell off for the corner of the end- said senior running back Larry Woodson possessed the ball and minute left to play in the third incomplete. The Tigers were able zone. He shook off a Woodson Frazier. “Last year the team finish the game. quarter, the Tigers offense to keep Woodson out of the en- cornerback and charged in for worked extremely hard prepar- The first quarter was a story retook the field. After two plays dzone and, as the fourth quarter the touchdown. ing for HD so it was heartbreak- of the defenses. Neither team without much gain, the Ti- expired, both teams got ready Head coach Mark Martin ing losing to them in the regular was able to score, despite both gers faced a third-and-10 with for overtime. was now faced with a difficult season, and even more crushing offenses having good start- just 15 seconds left to play in Wilson won the coin toss for decision. Should he elect to go losing to them in the Turkey ing field positions throughout the quarter. Williams faked a overtime, and elected to defend for the extra point and settle for Bowl.” the quarter. Along with their handoff and threw a deep post first. The rules for overtime in overtime or go for the two-point This game marks a change in inability to score, both teams to wide receiver, junior Navon DCIAA are that each team gets conversion, with the chance of momentum for Wilson Football, turned the ball over within the Prince, who caught the ball mid- one possession of the ball, and winning the game right there which hopes to make another first 15 minutes of the game; stride and torched the Woodson they start at the twenty yard and then, but also at the risk of Turkey Bowl appearance. “If we Woodson’s quarterback threw defense for a game tying 85-yard line. Woodson quarterback losing if it failed? A confident play like how we played versus an interception to Wilson touchdown catch-and-run as Rashad Cooper threw a screen decision by the coach to go for HD, then we can make it to the sophomore Sean Savoy. Later time expired. Wilson botched pass caught by Woodson wide two would prove to be genius. Turkey Bowl,” senior Tyler King in the quarter, Wilson’s start- the extra point on a bad snap, receiver for a gain of 18 yards. On the two-point conver- said. “We just have to play up to ing running back junior Abdul but entered the fourth quarter On the next play, the Warriors sion, Williams hiked the ball our full potential.” Adams coughed up the ball on confident nonetheless. would punch in for the touch- and fired a bullet to the corner, Ultimate Frisbee Team Steps Up Game Sam Radack Wilson Ultimate had their The final game was against Staff Writer first and only fall tournament, the Briar Woods Ultimate team. Fall Fling, on the weekend of Wilson also won that game ten The fall season for the October 18. The team only had to six. The tournament’s leading Wilson Ultimate Frisbee team two substitutes, which made the scorers were all three Wilson is coming to a close after a very games particularly challenging captains: Duncan Fitzgerald successful campaign. The team and tiring. Wilson’s first game and Jake Radack with 11 points is entering its third season, and of the tournament was against each, and Avi Taylor with ten is aiming to win the Maryland Stafford High School. The Tigers points. State Championship. Last year were able to defeat their oppo- Sophomore Sam Masling the team came in second to nents seven to four. was pleased with the tourna- Bethesda Chevy Chase High Junior and Co-Captain Avi ment’s outcome. “It was really School at the State Tournament Taylor was proud of the team’s good to get our first couple of for Maryland performance, “it was exciting to victories because although we Junior Duncan Fitzgerald, see all the team’s hard work at didn’t have a ton of people, we the team co-captain, is looking practice come together during had a really good team showing,” for redemption. “One of our the game.” In the second game he said. biggest goals was to develop Wilson played archrival School Overall Wilson played very the less experienced kids on the Without Walls. The game ended well, went 3-0, and won the team,” Fitzgerald said, “[so] at in a nine to three Wilson win. tournament. States, everybody on the team Freshman Dominic Fan- The Wilson Ultimate team is able to play at a high athletic tuazzo was excited by his first anxiously awaits its 2015 fall and skill level.” The team is look- tournament. “It was fun, and it season and invites anyone who Photo courtesy of Sam Radack had more competitive players wants to play, no matter their ing forward to improving, and TOSS UP - The Ultimate Frisbee team is improving this than any other tournament I experience level, to come and achieving success in the spring year, as the fall season ends. The team won the Fall had played in,” Fantuazzo said. join. season. Fling tournament on October 18. October 30, 2014 SPORTS Page 9 Major League Wilson Sports Baseball Teams Reflect Upon Player Derek Their Progress This Jeter Retires Season Will Oakley, a shortstop for As the fall sports season comes to a close, Isaac Frumkin Tiger athletes reflect on how their season has gone so far. Staff Writer Wilson’s varsity baseball team. “Jeter is overrated,” Oakley said. Derek Jeter: the man, the “To be honest, Jeter doesn’t We started our season earlier than myth, the legend. After 20 have any MVPs (Most Valuable usual this year... We worked hard and Thomas McCarren, 11th successful seasons as a major Player awards) and was never re- put in a lot of effort, and as a result we (Boys Crew) league baseball player, Jeter is ally the best player in the game.” are placing well in our races, but there's headed for retirement. During Still, Oakley respects what always room for improvement. his career, Jeter became known Jeter brought to the game. “You We got to go to the Charles which Julia Carroll-Cabanes, 12th not just as the face of his team, have to respect his consistency was a huge deal. That's where the the New York Yankees, but the and ability to perform in the (Girls Crew) fastest teams in the country compete. face of baseball. After winning playoffs. Also, he has been the We're getting faster and faster... We have Rookie of the Year in 1996, Jeter perfect role model for kids who a really big team this year. was named to the All-Star team play baseball and has avoided We've improved a lot since last sea� 14 times and led the Yankees any negative attention while son. We haven't lost dramatically to five World Series victories. playing in front of the criti- and the last game we played was Emily Durr, 10th Over the past 20 years, Jeter has cal New York fan base.” Unlike one of our best. The team has grown (Field Hockey) become an idol for young boys many superstar athletes, Jeter and works really well together... and girls across America. managed to keep his private life On September 25, Jeter’s private. [Our season is] going well... We have a last game at Yankee Stadium, As freshman Nate Bensing lot of seniors but it's a vast majority of fans took to Instagram and put it, “He’s a player!” Still, Jeter Tyler King, 12th younger kids... As they see the seniors Facebook to say farewell. Sports has managed to keep his name (Football) picking up on things, they start sections of newspapers all over out of tabloid headlines and out to pick up things as well. the country have paid tribute of trouble. We are a pretty united team. We just to Jeter’s career. In the halls of Meanwhile, freshman Al- Gorka Fraeters Wilson you may have seen shirts andra Corbett had no idea who won the DCIAA for the 5th time and (Boys Cross Country) with phrases such as “RE2PECT” Jeter was: “Never heard of him. I we're now trying to win the DCSAA. or “Farewell Captain.” But with don’t know who that is.” all the shirts also come confused Sophomore Aman Efrem We're undefeated in DCPS [and] our looks from other students. As had heard of him, but remem- Abigail Bibb & Alexis Coates, 12th private school competition is a fan myself, I have been asked, bered Jeter for something other competitive. “What does your shirt mean?” than his legendary career. “Yeah and “Why are you wearing that I saw him on ESPN,” he said. shirt?” Even, “Who is Derek “Baldy really needs to get some We came off to a rocky start... But we just Lucy Kellogg, 9th Jeter?” So I set out to find what Bosley hair cream.” tied Sidwell and I feel good about that... So (Girls Soccer) Wilson thinks of Derek Jeter. So whether you just learned we're looking to do well in the upcoming Sophomore Owen Isaacs put about Jeter from a post on Ins- state tournament. it simply: “Derek Jeter is by far tagram or you have been a life- the best shortstop to ever set long fan, everyone can agree on We are not only able to score goals (even foot on a baseball field, period.” one thing: Derek Jeter is a class though we can score some dirty goals), but Isaacs, a die-hard Yankees fan, act. On and off the field, Jeter RJ White, 12th we can also defend very well... this team may admitted, “Jeter is the whole has proved to be an exceptional (Boys Soccer) have a chance to do things other teams weren't able to accomplish. Yankees team. They are going to role model. have a pretty tough time next “Farewell captain!” Fittingly, year without him.” freshman Lauren Brown added, Compiled by Lauren ReVeal A dissenter would be senior “I saw that on Snapchat.” Graphic by Jane Martin

also improved immensely. Don’t ATHLETE OF get me wrong, we were good to start with but as the season pro- gressed, so did we,” commented Carleton in an email. “If I have THE MONTH to say what our greatest accom- plishment was as a team, it was how much we improved in such a short period of time.” sarah Carleton also recognized how much the team supported each other through the good carleton and the bad. “If it weren’t for my By Henry Shuldiner supportive team and coaches, Freshman Sarah Carleton has had a huge impact on the Wilson Field Hockey then I would not have the op- team this season. During the team tryouts this year, Carleton learned the team was portunity to play field hockey,” lacking a second goalie and stepped up to fill the role. In addition, Carleton decided she added. The field hockey team to learn the defender position, so she could play every game in goal and on the field. closed the season, unfortunate- Photo by Jarrah May “Sarah is focused, determined, very coachable, and quick to learn,” said Head Coach ly, with a loss to Brookewood, GOALIE GIRL - Freshman field hockey Sarah Whitener. “She never loses her cool when the chips are down but instead but hopes to improve next year phenom Sarah Carleton (left) is recog- increases her effort.” and begin to make more of a nized as athlete of the month. Carleton’s The team recorded nine losses and a two ties this season, but with great young name for Wilson Field Hockey. ability to keep her cool has made her a players like Carleton, there is tons of potential for improvement. “This season we crucial part of the team PAGE 10 STYLE October 30, 2014 Wilson Gears Up for “Into The Woods”

the show. Nora Charles Contributor Everyone agrees that the audience has a lot to look for- If you want to be enter- ward to. “The great thing about tained by song, dance, and your this show is it is so relatable; favorite fairy tale characters, everything you can relate back come to Wilson’s musical pro- to your own life. It is full of duction of “Into the Woods.” emotions that you don’t expect,” The show is essentially a Roos says. mash-up of all your favorite Junior Michael Bayliss, fairy tales, including Cinderella, who plays the wolf, suggests Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and everyone stay until the very end the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. because “the finale is the best In the beginning, the main number.” characters each go on separate He also recommends that quests to fulfill their wishes, parents bring their young but their paths cross and their children because they will be stories become interwoven. mesmerized by the witch’s voice. Junior Zac Nachbar-Seckel, The cast recommends that who plays Cinderella’s Prince audience members go to the re- Charming, describes the show as stroom beforehand, because the “misleading in a funny way...af- show is almost two hours long ter the first act it becomes tragic (but doesn’t feel like it unless and a lot of people die. But it’s you have to use the restroom.) not a dark show, it’s a comedy.” Photo by Ellie Le Blanc “Into the Woods” has won INTO THE WOODS IT’S TIME TO GO - The Wilson Drama Program prepares for several Tony awards, and has their fall musical, Into The Woods that will premiere on November 14. Performance Dates been produced many times since Check out our website thewilsonbeacon.com for photos of rehearsals. it opened in 1986, and a Disney movie version is due in January. American composer Ste- ers to know Sondheim and to than in the lines,” says Assistant Friday, However, Wilson’s version phen Sondheim, who wrote the perform Sondheim.” He is often Director Jill Roos, adding that November 14 will still be original. Choreog- musical, is known for putting admired for his use of vocal it’s a very fast-paced show. “You rapher Nikki Gambhir, who together particularly challenging polyphony--many characters enter and then you exit and then Saturday, teaches at Joy of Motion, was scores. sing different melodies at the you enter again in five seconds.” November 15 hired to add dance to the show, Nachbar-Seckel acknowledg- same time. Senior Yana Madrid, who which traditionally does not es this, describing the music as Sondheim also wrote the played Maria in last year’s musi- Friday, involve choreography. This way “lots of overlapping complicated lyrics for “West Side Story,” cal “West Side Story,” is playing November 21 the musical will be enriched by things.” which Wilson performed last the role of an evil old witch. She Wilson’s many talented danc- Director Harriet Bronstein year. says she loves playing an evil Saturday, ers. During the show the main chose “Into the Woods” with this “This musical is so much and magical character and work- November 22 characters are on stage almost challenge in mind: “It is very about the music--more of the ing with the directors and cast. all the time. worthwhile for student perform- story is told through the music She’s excited for people to see Top 10 Disney By Brian Keyes and Halloween Movies Kellik Dawson You can almost smell it in the air. Those “so bad they’re good” Disney Channel made-for-TV Halloween movies. Most of these flicks aren’t exactly critically acclaimed, but hey--if Halloween isn’t about marathoning questionable movies with your friends and eating poten- tially dangerous amounts of candy, then really, what’s the point?

**Warning: These films are quite the tbt to your childhood and may induce violent flashbacks. Scan the code to find the rest of the 10 - Casper Meets Wendy movies! This is definitely the height of 90’s Halloween movies: bad CGI animation and a young Hilary Duff. Do you even need anything else? The cliches range from fart jokes to an evil witch business man, and everything in between. So just go watch little Hilary Duff do magic and fly around on her broom/pet. It’s fun. 9 - Return to Halloweentown The fourth Halloweentown movie, Return to Halloweentown, features a re-cast playlist main character and a cool college for witches, that now lets in other magical creatures like trolls and fairies. Now, why those trolls and fairies don’t have their own college we do not know--probably something to do with a Halloweentown version of Brown vs. Board of Education. This movie is pretty cool; we especially like the friendly genie who hides from her problems in her bottle and the brother whose only magical ability is speed reading. 8 - The Little Vampire Now this wasn’t originally a Disney Channel made-for-TV movie. It was a box office bomb that was so bad that they tried to pass it off as a Disney Channel made-for- TV movie. It features vampire cows and a punk 90’s child vampire who kind of looks like Jacob from Twilight. There’s also a mean older brother who was really bad at first but with some cliched character development turned out really good. So as a normal movie, this is terrible and you should never pay to see this film. But as a Disney Chan- nel made-for-TV movie, it is still terrible but relatively enjoyable as it only costs as much as your cable bill.

Playlist and Illustration by Ella Feldman See numbers 7-1 on our website thewilsonbeacon.com/disney/ October 30, 2014 STYLE PAGE 11 Artist Strokes AN-CAS Frontman Takes a Spotlight: LZM TE O LL H A Emilia Majersik N New Turn Clare Shaw A D S Contributors IN R But Sophomore Rina Holzman- the best Castellands has been making art part of since she was in the third grade. art for It all started when she took a Rina cartoon drawing class at the Fill- is the more Arts Center and discovered feeling how much she loved making art she gets -- even though she considered when ev- herself very bad at it. erything’s From third grade to fifth going per- grade her art was always cartoon fectly - like drawing; things that she’d see she knows on TV, like Bugs Bunny. But exactly where oth- by the time she got to seventh everything er grade she started trying out new should be. week styles. However, Rina I think “My art went from things doesn’t exactly see herself about stopping... that weren’t mine to things that having her whole future in art. you see everyone else’s art and were,” she explains about this “Art is such a difficult thing to it’s just so overwhelming, like period of change. She now draws have as a career...I don’t think heard anything like either song you want to make just as good Sarah Robinson her inspiration from the people I’ll be doing anything in my in this genre of music. art as them - but you never can Contributor she meets. She frequently draws career that specifically involves Casablancas has had some because it’s just not your style.” different versions of the same art. I will always tie it into Julian Casablancas… hmm, experience with synth with But Rina continues to make people. my life but it’s not something sound familiar? You probably certain tracks on his solo album art nonetheless. She can’t imag- Rina says that being at Wil- that...I can make a living off of.” recognize him as the front man “Phrazes for the Young,” and ine her life without it, saying, son has influenced her artistic Rina may not be for the classic NYC indie rock on the Strokes album “Angles.” “Without art I don’t even think style. “It’s really affected my art. pursuing art as a career, but band The Strokes. For all you Listeners should easily find simi- I’d be Rina...because of my art I...always go to Mr. Walters and that does not make her any less Strokes fans out there, like my- larities between J.C.+ Voidz and I am who I am.” When she feels he [is] always very helpful with of an artist. Art will always be self, who were expecting another The Strokes in the grabby bass discouraged or runs out of inspi- my art.” a part of her, and while she is upbeat rock album, his new lines and bouncing guitar riffs ration, she sits down and draws Her favorite artists are her at Wilson she will continue to group won’t deliver you another in songs like “Where No Eagles whatever she can. “It’s not the friends because they influence create beautiful pieces. For Rina, “Is This It.” Fly,” “Johan Von Bronx,” and best and it’s not perfect, but I do her and help her out every day. art is a part of life, and a part You may want to keep an “Business Dog.” it just because if I stop and I just Rina shared some advice for of the world; “I think art can open mind. In a video interview posted give up then I don’t really think aspiring artists “Everyone’s an impact the world in such a posi- Julian Casablancas + The on Cult Records’ YouTube chan- I would be an artist.” For her, artist in their own way. All it tive way...art is part of freedom Voidz have crafted a new sound nel, Casablancas said his new sitting down and starting is the takes is your creative imagina- of expression, which I believe with their first studio album, album is a “protest record” -- hardest part of art - just picking tion and you can do it!” is one of the most important “Tyranny.” The name itself which is not-so-subtly hinted at a certain point on the paper and Like many artists, Rina rights we have.” implies an edgier sound, but in his songs. This isn’t surprising drawing it and not stopping. also has times where she wants “Tyranny” delivers 12 complete- to fans who have heard a similar to stop creating. “Almost every ly unexpected songs. “Human message before in Strokes songs Sadness,” an eleven-minute like “New York City Cops” and Check out synth-rock ballad, and “Where “Juicebox.” But as extreme as No Eagles Fly” were the first two some of the songs may seem, the some of singles dropped for eager Casa- musicianship remains profes- Rina’s art to blancas/Strokes fans to grab. sional and fresh. the left! These two songs are also my With J.C. on vocals, Jeramy personal favorites off the record. “Beardo” Gritter and Amir Some of the other songs on Yaghmai on lead and rhythm “Tyranny” go farther to prove guitars, Jake Bercovici on bass that keeping an open mind is and synth, and Jeff Kite on the important. “Father Electricity” keyboard, The Voidz create a combines Latin music with elec- sound that is unique. This album tric pop. “Xerox” begins its track is different, but in all the right with an ominous bass line and ways. Music lovers who are drum pattern. I enjoyed both interested in giving something of them and frankly have never new a try should definitely check out “Tyranny.” Spirit Week of Outfits: Principal Cahall Edition

Photos Compiled by Ellie Melick and Annie Rosenthal October 30, 2014 KIDS IN THE HALLCompiled by Maya Edwards and Anna Bucknum What’s the strangest Halloween costume you’ve ever seen?

“A shower.” EJ Rogers, 12th Adrianna Hidalgo, 10th “A green sumo suit.” Chiamaka Anosike, 10th “Slutty corn.” Patrick Mulderig, Ella Feldman, Calvin Wagner, Sam Radack, 10th

“Transformer; Tampon; Angry Bird; A Boy Hannah Montana.” Janea Johnson, Urjii Tahir, “A woman giving birth.” Kanita Wilson, Amara Evering, Jazmin Bunn, 12th Sophie McDowell, 11th “Ostrich.” Leah Huang, 10th

“Tissue box; Woopee Cushion.” Lucia Fox-Shapiro, Ally Bau- “A menorah.” Nicole Davies, Nathalie man, Sarah Th ompson, 10th Mitchell, 10th “Jellyfi sh; Dog as a rabbit.” Zach Essig, Page Harrison, 11th

“Sexy strawberry.” Kellik Dawson, 11th “A piece of paper.” Damani Macadoo, Rina Queenie Madrid, 11th “Naked lady with an extra Holzman-Castellands, 10th butt.” Olivia Toggas, Carolina Bayon, 9th