The MandolinSt. Francis High School February 28, 2014 “Spread the Word.” Issue 74

EXCLUSIVE La Boutique: Fashionista Faculty

1. Who is your fashion icon? erything. I wear scarves most days when it’s chilly, and I Figeroid: I wouldn’t say I neces- often put my favorite brooch on my scarf: the rhinestone sarily have an icon I look to, but I hair accessory I wore for my wedding and turned into a pin! definitely gravitate toward classic (continued on page 4) ‘50’s and ‘60’s silhouettes. I also have a deep and abiding love for ‘80’s neon’s, although I have less chances to wear them. If I had to choose a person, I guess I would choose Grace Kelly. My favorite modern designer is Elie Saab—I love everything he makes! Williams: Audrey Hepburn- she was such a classy, elegant lady in fashion and in life. Thomsen: Women who keep it classy, especially young women who wear their skirts 3 inches The Fab Four “candidly” laughing. Photo Courtesy Racquel Gonzales above the knee, or longer!

2. How long does it take you to get By KATIE SCHEMBRI ‘14 ready each day? F: About 45 minutes, but I’m slow-moving in the mornings. At St. Francis, we have many things. Brilliant stu- I only wash my hair every couple days (dry shampoo for the dents, tasty food (shout out to Mr. Efren for making those win), but I either put it up in Velcro curlers for volume or delicious cheesy flatbreads), a pretty campus, and one other use a curling iron on it most days. I can do hair and makeup thing. Hmmmm... What was it? Oh! I know, fashionable in less than 20 minutes if I’m in a rush. teachers. Although we have a really well-dressed staff at W: For work, 50 minutes to an hour. For a fancy event, St. Francis, there are three teachers in particular that exceed FOREVER! 2 hours maybe? all standards of what it means to dress for success and I got T: 30 minutes on a work day, I slow my roll on the week- the inside scoop on where they shop, what they wear, and ends who their inspirations are. If you haven’t guessed already, Basic Model Pic.. Photo Courtesy Racquel Gonzales the three most fashionable of the staff on campus are Mrs. 3. What’s your favorite accessory? Williams, Mrs. Figeroid, and Mrs. Thomsen. You and I are F: This is tough! I accessorize most often with red lip- totally on the same page. I asked them each the same ques- stick, if that counts. I also love my pearl set—my mom tions, and here is the inside look at the most stylish staff! is from Texas, so I have a propensity for pearls with ev- What’s Inside International Night ...... 2 Staff Interview ...... 2 2014 Winter Olympics ...... 3 2014 Switch With a Parent Day & Barbie ...... 3 Alumni Interview ...... 4 By TRINITY CONNAUGHTON ‘15 event in which parents come to school will don the sacred in place of their daughters. Our parental uniform to “suit up” Catholic School’s Week ...... 5 Some may say there is nothing units must learn to navigate our oh-so for this adventure! Social Justice Week ...... 5 as gratifying as a day off from school, familiar terrain— losing schedules, en- and most would agree. But what if there tering wrong rooms, and even arriving Junior Prom! ...... 6 was an event in which you could sleep in, to class late is all part of the experience! Reviving Ophelia ...... 6 lounge, and relax your day away while They get to listen to our teachers, take Valentine’s Day Chocolates . . . 7 also gaining the satisfaction of knowing our tests, and are truly exposed to a day your parents are enduring your classes in the life of a Troubie! And parents 2014 Grammy’s Music Awards . . 7 for you? Well, welcome to Swap Day, come dressed to impress, too. Mothers, Music Review ...... 8 ladies! Swap Day is the glorious annual and sometimes even the gallant father, #MLISF ...... 8 2 School News February 28, 2014 An Interview with the Educators

By KATE SWANSON ‘16 B: One year my seniors made a Barbie doll of me—that was pretty weird. I will say for Recently I sat down with Dr. Briggs and the Barbie doll, they got the beach surfer Mrs. Borasi to learn a little more about how looking one to that it had the right hair and they ended up at the wonderful, magnificent then put it in a homemade argyle sweater. and extremely exciting place we call SFHS, Also, one of my students asked to touch my getting a peek into their lives outside hair. campus walls. M: Speaking of your legendary hair, to Dr. Briggs-- Latin/ World History Teacher whom do you owe the styling?

Mandolin: How long have you been a B: Um…God. Just kidding. My wife actually teacher at St. Francis? styles my hair. It wasn’t actually always like this; I had a mullet in eighth grade! Dr. Briggs: This is my eighth year. Mrs. Borasi-- English Teacher M: Did you always know you wanted to be a teacher? Mandolin: How long have you been a teacher at SFHS? B: Um… yes, in some fashion or another. But I didn’t know I wanted to teach Latin or Mrs. Borasi: I started in 2002. So this is my even High School. But now I know I prefer twelfth year. it! Dr. Briggs participates in community lunch events during Staff Appreciation Week. Photo Courtesy Student Council M: Did you always know you wanted to M: Is the subject you teach your favorite? be a teacher? M: What is the most memorable/weird/ M: You recently returned from maternity funny thing to happen at SF in your leave; how’s your new baby, what’s the B: I love teaching Latin, but I would also B: I always thought it was a possibility. opinion? name, and how do you like being a mom? love to teach Church History. My Ph.D is in I knew that it was one thing I could see Medieval History, so anything social studies myself doing. B: Hmm… well, that’s hard. Of course B: It’s hard, but it’s the best job in the world. related interests me. I’ve always wanted to seeing homecoming week for the first time I have a four year old named Delaney and incorporate Medieval studies into my job M: Is the subject that you teach your was amazing. One time before class was my new baby’s name is Jonah. I love picking somehow. favorite? about to start I overheard these two girls my son up at the end of the day. He’s only arguing over who was the better “boyfriend seven months old and he’s so happy to see M: In your opinion, what is the most B: For sure. It’s the only subject I would worthy” character in A Tale of Two Cities— me—it’s just the best feeling. memorable/weird/funny thing to happen want to teach. Carton or Darnay. They were pretty into it, on the SF campus? which was amazing to see.

International Night! By KRISTIENNE EDROSOLAN ‘15 Now, International Night has be- an inspiring flag ceremony, come a much more intricate affair in which students walked in and is one of the shining moments carrying flags from countries One of the best things about St. each year for the Modern and all around the world. This cer- Francis is our school’s acceptance Classical Languages Department. emony really symbolizes the of different cultures and traditions. This year, International Night took theme of International Night, This is clearly shown through In- place on Thursday, February 6th. the union of many cultures. ternational Night –one night of the It began at 5 PM with a yummy After a prayer, the Patriots year where cultures from around multicultural potluck. Many stu- Club recited the Pledge of the the globe come together for one dents had brought in ethnic dishes Allegiance and the a cappella show. 2014 marks the 23rd year that represented their own culture Club sang the Star-Spangled since St. Francis first put on this and likes. Thus, people who come Banner with its usual perfect extremely fascinating show. In- to dinner get a taste of different harmonization. From there, ternational Night has come a long salads, entrees, and desserts that the show transitioned into way since its first show, which showcase the many ethnicities performances inspired by cul- took place in Serra Court with only and upbringings of St. Francis stu- tures all over the globe. The a boom box as a sound system, and dents. Next, guests packed into the show was filled with a variety when it grew dark, teachers had theater to watch the entertainment of acts; French club, Spanish to pull out portable construction program that began at 6:45 PM. classes, and Italian dances all lights to help light the performers. The AP Italian class sings the Italian national anthem to open the show. International Night began with made an (continued on page 6) Photo Courtesy Studio Monet February 28, 2014 Outside News 3 Sochi Olympics: Solo Athletes

By EMILY CORNETT ‘14 complished about what you have done with your lives. The solo athlete of the Philippines is Michael Christian Marti- This year’s very exciting, yet slightly dangerous Winter nez. At only seventeen years old, (if you’re seventeen, what Olympics, features the world’s best athletes. Many come to are you doing with your life? This kid is representing his the Games in packs, like Canada, USA, and Russia. How- country in the most important athletic event in the world!) ever, a few small countries such as Malta, Bermuda, and he takes on his competitors on the ice rink for Men’s Fig- the Philippines have sent one athlete to represent the entire ure Skating. Since learning to figure skate at the age of nation. Now, prepare yourselves to feel extremely unac- eight, Martinez has collected multiple international awards. No one from the Philip- pines has qualified for the Winter Games for twenty two years, and he stands as the first figure skater who has represented the country ever. But ev- eryone who is marathon- watching Gossip Girl on , don’t compare yourself to this cham- pion. He probably got locked in his hotel room.

Olympian Michael Christian Martinez skating in his solo act Photo courtesy Google Images Michael Martinez carrying the flag of the Philippines Photo courtesy google images Barbie Poses For Sports Illustrated

By JANE SADLER ‘14 excited about this partnership, viewing it as a collaboration between two She has it all: a perfect body, endless icons in American beauty. Feminists wardrobe, enormous popularity, a fabulous see this as a collaboration between home and car, and a supercute boyfriend. two of the greatest examples of And now, added to all this, she is on the cover American objectification of women. of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Who What do you think? Do you is this you may ask? It’s Barbie of course. think it is a slap in the face to the Yes, it’s true, Barbie’s dream life is movement towards body acceptance, now complete, this year she will be featured or a confident move in defense of girls next to , and like and ? other supermodels of the ages on the pages of the (in)famous SI Swimsuit addition. All this is part of Barbie›s new campaign called #Unapologetic. This campaign is meant as a response to the slew of complaints and public disapproval over Barbie›s unattainable figure that has plagued Mattel since her creation in 1959. In a response to the backlash over the #unapologetic campaign Mattel representatives said, “As a legend herself, and under constant criticism about her body and how she looks, posing in [the issue] gives Barbie and her fellow legends an opportunity to own who they are, celebrate what they have done and be #unapologetic.” There has been huge backlash to this move, though it was originally meant to boost Barbie›s image. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is Barbie modeling for the cover of Sports Illustrated. photo courtesy google images 4 School News February 29, 2014

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W: SHOES! need I say more? Outlet malls! Always T: Pearl earrings and my necklace from my start with the clearance rack! ALWAYS! hubby. 6. What is your favorite store? Katie: These ladies are adorable… I’m F: Most of my clothing is from Ross (the sorry I know you just want to hear the an- one at Watt and El Camino always has a swers but I just had to interject. On to the great selection; I often get $175 Calvin next question… Klein dresses for $40!), the Diva jeans at Old Navy are the only ones that fit my body 4. What’s the best fashion advice you shape (see #3: Southern genes AKA dispro- could give? portionate hips!), and most of my shirts are F: Take the French approach: most of your from Target. I also supplement with awe- basics should be in simple colors (a great some vintage finds from the St. Vincent de monochromatic dress, skirt, slacks, and Paul thrift store at Watt and Butano. shirts) like black, white, or maybe gray. W: I’m cheap so Crossroads or Ross... Tar- Maybe. Then you can choose fun pieces get if I’m feeling spendy :) (tops or accessories) in your favorite colors, T: I love Nordstrom’s and The LOFT. They and they’ll always complement each other. have fabulous customer service! I know My go-tos are black with deep jewel tones: what I buy is quality, but I don’t HAVE to sapphire, emerald, crimson, and goldenrod. spend an arm and a leg. Everything I buy is W: Wear whatever you enjoy wearing –peo- Mrs. Thomsen, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Figeroid. always on sale (and hopefully 30-50% off). ple will appreciate your individuality and if Photo Courtesy Racquel Gonzales I invest money in the items I know I will they don’t, who cares? :) wear ALL the time and LOVE for a long on your outfit in weird places all day/night. Being willing to be patient and hold out for T: Don’t be afraid of color. You don’t have time - jeans and shoes and my capes. Walking normally and sitting comfortably a piece that really suits you is also smart— to spend a lot to look good, though investing are also key. why buy something that’s only okay and in key items is sometimes a must. “Being 7. Dream outfit? which you’ll replace soon? well dressed is a beautiful form of polite- F: My answer to this will change pretty 5. What is the best bargain idea for fash- W: Thrift Shops! I’m all about Crossroads. ness” - not sure who said this, but I saw it on much every time you ask me, but one of my ion? T: This depends on what you are looking Pinterest and LOVED it. There is no such all-time favorites is the two-tone Prada dress F: Well, the “French approach” actually for. The LOFT has amazing sales - great thing as overdressed! When in doubt, don’t Michelle Dockery wore to the 2013 Emmys. saves you a lot of money because then you dress/business casual clothes. Old Navy wear it –if you think it’s too tight, too short, Or anything from Elie Saab’s Spring/Sum- can mix and match lots of your wardrobe (as clearance rack always has $5 shirts that are too revealing, it is, and obviously you are mer 2014 collection! opposed to having outfit-specific pieces). comfy, same with cute cardigans. Target: already uncomfortable and will be tugging (continued on page 7) Interview with SF Alumna, Mrs. Thomsen By DIANE MENARDO ‘15 $1, too. Ooooooo, and the fresh bagels and (M): Did you ever think you were going to the halls because of all the hugs and kind cream cheese. Cookies and bagels all day come back to work at SF after graduating? words! long. Can you tell I like carbs? (T): Never. At least not right away. The Mandolin (M): For those who don’t know, thought crossed my mind four years after (M): Can you give us one fun fact about what is your position at St. Francis? (M): What is the biggest difference at SF graduating. yourself? Mrs. Thomsen (T): I am an English from when you were a student and now? (T): My husband recently pointed out that teacher; I spend my time with freshmen and (T): The new construction . . . new for me, (M): Who did you fangirl over when you I love dancing hamsters. I did not know sophomores. at least! They broke ground the year after I were in high school? this. I found an old card from him with a graduated. The Portable Classrooms (PC’s) (T): I don’t think I “fangirl-ed?” I’m a big hamster impersonating Elvis. And you (M): What year did you graduate and who used to be ACROSS the field. We would U2 fan; I won tickets on 107.9 to their “All know those old KIA commercials with the was your mascot? hike through the field in the rain. They put That You Can’t Leave Behind” Tour in hamsters in toasters, and hip hop dancing, (T): I graduated in 2003 (with Mrs. Gluvers plywood on the field to keep the mud off of 2001. I took my dad to the concert! and the most recent one where they turn and Mrs. Williams). Our mascot was Tinker our shoes, and those only worked until they into little GQ hamsters? I’m obsessed. Bell! slid out from underneath you. Oh, and we (M): What is your most embarrassing/ were not allowed to wear Ugg boots. AND, funniest moment at SF (as a student or a (M): Any advice for the SF students (M): What is your favorite food from the formal uniform was a navy blue sweater. faculty member)? regarding high school? cafeteria? (T): Have you seen me?!?! I probably (T): RELAX!!!!!!! Love yourself just as you (T): Is this a trick question? Cookies . . . (M): Who was your favorite teacher at SF? embarrass myself daily! The difference: as are! Stop comparing yourself to everyone (T): Too many! I work with many of them a student, I was probably mortified all the else; you are the PERFECT you! I promise (M): What is one thing you wish SF would today, which I consider an absolute blessing! time. Now, I can laugh at myself. you, ten years later, none of it matters. Oh, bring back? and don’t talk to boys until they are 30. (T): PASTA DAY!!! A cup of penne pasta (M): What extracurricular activities did you (M): What is your favorite thing about Trust me. with tomato sauce, smothered in parmesan participate in during high school? being/working at SF? cheese and a piece of fresh garlic bread for (T): Cross Country and Chamber Singers. (T): I love my job every single day! I feel $1.50. I’m pretty sure cookies were 4 for a like a celebrity every time I walk through February 28, 2014 School News 5

Social Justice Week By KIKI VELEZ ‘17 conditions, including United climaxing with a Social Justice Nations outfits such as the Assembly on Friday, March International Monetary Fund and 21. The first step towards a Social Justice Week, an UNICEF, which tackle poverty better, more peaceful world is occasion that draws awareness and education in economically educating students about the to the myriad of social issues unstable countries. Despite these dire state of social justice around that exist today, will be celebrated measures and many more like the world. So this week, take March 17-21 at St. Francis. these, social justice continues the time to learn about these People around the world to be an ongoing problem, issues and discover how you suffer from extreme poverty, from Sacramento to the heart can make a change. All it takes face crippling bullying, and of Africa. During Social Justice is one small action backed by endure discrimination in its Week, students get the chance great love to make the world a worst forms. Yet there are also to acknowledge the problems better place for someone today. many people and organizations plaguing our world and learn Get involved in Social Justice Week by contributing to the CRS striving to improve these about how they can help, Rice Bowl! Photo Courtesy Google Images

Catholic Schools Week

Some Troubies chilling on Sharpay’s car. The SBOs posing for the paparazzi. Photo Courtesy STUDENT COUNCIL Photo Courtesy STUDENT COUNCIL

By CHRISTIN HENDERSON ‘14 week. Thanks to the SBO’s, administration, and Campus along and we are reminded of why we get up too early every Ministry, Catholic Schools Week 2014 was unforgettable. morning to come to this school. It is for the friendships, the But a lot of thanks should be given to teachers who allow laughter during class, and most of all for a Catholic school Catholic Schools Week celebrates the long class environment to be open to our faith and prayer. that is dedicated to forming bright young women of faith. tradition of Catholic school’s importance in our lives. It’s Catholic Schools Week isn’t just a weeklong a week where we get to reflect on the beauty of being able celebration; whether it’s an AP U.S History class coming to celebrate our faith at school when not everyone has the together in a circle around Mrs. Roman to thank God for liberty to do so. It is also a High School Musical party. their blessings or seeing a student wear a service trip t-shirt That is another great part of Catholic Schools Week: it is on a Friday, St. Francis is always celebrating the gift of so versatile. One minute we are praying as a community being able to call itself a Catholic School. So we gave up and the next we are in the middle of a High School Musical our late start for mass and an assembly; it was all in the sing along, but that might just be a St. Francis thing. name of sacrifice for our great school. The week is also a Nevertheless, the hard work that makes Catholic Schools nice interlude during the month of January. Everyone is Week so wonderful at St. Francis and around the country is back from a two week break and not sure if they can survive a really beautiful thing when one considers all the time put another semester, but then Catholic Schools Week comes into it and the fact that millions of people celebrate this one 6 School News February 28, 2014 International Night, continued

(continued from page 2) appearance, along it was still fun.” Maureen’s statement also with many other diverse performances. pointed out that many of the girls that take For example, Vietnamese Club performed the stage on International Night aren’t year- a peaceful hat dance. A new act this year round performers and are performing for was the playing of the Indian stringed in- fun. International Night each year encourag- strument, the sitar! There was even a Latin es students to get more involved with their rap which had the entire audience laughing. club and classroom activities and, in the pro- International Night is fun not only for the cess, form new friendships and experiences. audience, but also for the students who Performers also got to watch their fellow participate. Many students love learning Troubies in their various acts. Our wonder- about new cultures or even learning new ful Techies were able to connect classrooms things about their own culture. For ex- by broadcasting the show live. If someone ample, Diane-Abigail Menardo, a second were to walk into one of the classrooms at year performer of the Tahitian, Hula, and any moment on International Night, he or Vietnamese dances, said, “I like being able she would see clusters of girls sitting on the to learn about new cultures through artistic floor, surrounded by hairspray, bobby pins, expression and cultural cuisine.” The gen- and bundles of clothes, smiling and sup- eral experience of International Night is also porting their fellow performers they saw on fun just because of the excitement of per- the projector screen. This is only one of the forming. Many classes and clubs develop a many achievements of our Techies, who de- Na Wahine ‘O ‘Olu Hula class performs a modern hula. sense of unity while preparing for the big serve many compliments for their hard work Photo Courtesy Studio Monet night. Maureen Cobile, a performer from which always makes not only International the Honors Spanish 3 classroom, explained, Night, but also many other performances, makes International Night creative and in- and entertainment. With International Night “I got a lot closer with my Spanish class. run smoothly and efficiently. In addition, teresting each year. International Night is 2014 being the amazing experience Inter- It was the first time I got to step on the stage the entire Modern and Classical Languages such a wonderful night because it brings national Night always is, it leaves many and it was really cool. I like that you didn’t Department should be recognized because together an entire community to share in people with some great memories and expe- have to be an incredibly talented dancer, but of its great planning and coordination which the experience of international food, music, riences and more excitement for next year!

Junior Prom: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Reviving Ophelia

By ALY PACHTER ‘15 fill with flowers and By TARIN MCMORROW ‘17 came out as a book, is sub-scripted Saving top off with bows. the Lives of Adolescent Girls for a reason. They’ve promised The tragic subject matter covered in the play The countdown until Junior The upcoming St. Francis wildflowers, candle- includes suicide, rape, and starvation. The Prom has started and the spring play, Reviving Ophelia by light, and something original author of Reviving Ophelia was a preparations are well un- Dr. Mary Pihpher, is a story of four called ‘magical real-life clinical psychologist and knew about derway. The Junior Student teenage girls and their connected lives. fairy berries,’ that the extreme pressure felt by adolescents. Council has been hard at The show runs in late March during sound either beau- The driving theme of the play is self-love work planning decorations, two consecutive weekends. The play tiful or delicious. and eventually the girls learn to accept dinner options, and themes grapples with the many struggles young Another bo- themselves and others at the play’s end. for the much-anticipated girls face and the ultimate healing that nus about this year’s night. The three options for comes with it. The play exposes how prom –juniors don’t themes, 1920’s, Midsum- teen girls are unhealthily influenced by need to worry about mer Night’s Dream/Secret things like the media and peer pressure. getting tables with Garden, and Red Carpet/ Lia (Tori Johnson) has always their friends and deal- Hollywood were debated, spoken her mind, but this becomes ing with the drama of approved, and voted on and difficult for her once she learns that seating arrangements. the juniors enthusiastically her mother has been diagnosed with Instead, there will be a more casual feel to chose Midsummer Night’s Dream and Se- breast cancer. Things only get worse prom. Everyone can move around and so- cret Garden as their theme for this year’s when she deals with her own abusive cialize without having to worry about ditch- prom. The theme was revealed to a packed relationship. Allie (Emma Vance) has ing their table group. The food will also add CLC at the Junior Jammie Night on Febru- grown up surrounded by religion, never to the ambience of the night because instead ary 7th. The student council took juniors’ thinking for herself, only following of a sit down meal, this year there are just lots selection and ran with it –the Haggin Oaks rules, and without guidance from her of hors d’oeuvres. The tables will be half in- setting seemed to be made for this theme. mother. Jill (Jordan Davis), a Native door and half outdoor, allowing us to move Planning wise, the class of 2015 American girl, struggles to feel like around and mingle with everyone there. is in good hands. The student council girls she belongs despite her white adoptive All in all, prom is bound to excitedly revealed that they are outlining a parents’ efforts. Lastly, Dawn (Annie be a remarkably memorable night. Ju- pastel colored decoration scheme, with light Randle), wants people to think that she niors, take whatever chance you get greens, pinks, and yellows surrounding the has it all together, but in reality she’s to thank your student council because area. They also have prepared mason jars struggling with her own inner demons. their hard work is surely paying off! to act as table decorations, which they will This famous play, which first February 28, 2014 Pop Culture 7

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put a beaded dress was strapless, sweetheart satin sash at neckline, all over beaded lace, my natural short train. It was perfect! waist, and I wore an el- Katie: FOR THE GIRL HE’D bow-length FALL IN LOVE WITH!!! I hope veil. The I find a guy like that! So, here are dress just the photos from their weddings! swept the (When I said exclusive I meant it!) floor because Plus, a photo shoot of these ladies I’m tall, so I wearing their fave outfits! Thank wore ballet you so much to Mrs. Figeroid, flats instead Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Thomsen of heels (sil- for being so excited and into this ver and glit- article. They are such role models tery). I also to me, not only when it comes to wore the what I wear, but also how I pres- seed pearl ent myself! Now how many of you necklace Stu ladies want to go shopping with bought with them? I know I do! Call me, I’m Mrs. Williams Mrs. Thomsen Mrs. Figeroid allowance usually free! Well, from the small (continued from page 4) hair, makeup, and jewelry, too!) on, but then one of my bridesmaids money when world of fashion in our school, I’m W: A long elegant 40’s style dress put a sash on it, and that made it he was in 7th grade “for the girl Katie! Your tour guide through the (preferably red, green or purple) EXCLUSIVE!!!!!!!! “the” dress! My dress was an ivo- he’d fall in love with someday!” fashion world! Thanks for read- with strappy heels (bejeweled of (You’re welcome St. Francis) ry, beaded lace, strapless, sweet- W: It was a fit and flare style ivory ing! course!), dangly earrings and a 8. Describe your wedding dress. heart neckline, trumpet dress. with colored gown with lace, beading, delicate necklace. F: I actually passed over my wed- a chapel train. It had fabric-cov- and tiny flowers on it. T: A dress for the Oscars (with ding dress the first time I tried it ered buttons down the back. We T: I LOVED our wedding! My

The Woes and Who-Knows of Valentine’s Day Grammy Awards 2014 By EDEN ELLIOTT ‘16 Best Pop Vocal Album: Bruno Mars, Unorthodox Jukebox Best Urban Contemporary Album: Rihanna, By EMILY BLOOM ‘16 Unapologetic It was another Best R&B Album: Alicia Keys, Girl on Fire astounding year at the Valentine’s Day tends to be the SF girls’ most stressful Best Rock Performance: Imagine Dragons, Radioactive 2014 Grammy Awards. holiday. One particular Troubie’s feed was Best Rock Album: Led Zeppelin, Celebration Day Beyonce and Jay-Z full of girls posting what their boyfriend gave them, Best Alternative Music Album: Vampire Weekend, started the night off right and throughout the day she secretly hoped for a surprise Modern Vampires of the City with a steamy rendition valentine as the posts accumulated. After waiting all Best Country Album: Kacey Musgraves, Same Trailer of their song, “Drunk Valentine’s day to receive a special box of chocolates Different Park in Love,” and their from a boy, the disappointed girl decided to go buy herself Best Country Song: Kacey Musgraves, Merry Go Round chemistry exhibited the a box instead. The chocolate is on sale anyway, she told Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Mandisa, masterpiece they are as herself, so why not? Later that night, she ate the entire Overcomer a couple. The successful box of chocolates while watching The Bachelor and Contemporary Christian Music Song: Mandisa, newcomer Lorde gave tweeted, “Juan Pablo and chocolate #love #myvalentine.” Overcomer the performance of a Unbeknownst to her, a Jesuit boy saw her tweet and lifetime and won Song realized he had made a huge mistake. He drove to the Lorde accepting her Grammy of the Year for her #1 nearest store and bought for her the last box of chocolates for Song of the Year. hit Royals. Macklemore left. When he returned home and attempted to put together photo courtesy google and Ryan Lewis won the a cool outfit before heading to her house, his little brother images four awards of Best New snatched the box. The brother locked himself in his room Artist, Best Rap Album and rebelliously chose to eat every one of the chocolates. for The Heist, and Best Rap Performance and Best Rap The Jesuit boy despairingly realized he was too late, Song for Thrift Shop. Daft Punk also had their hands full with for all nearby stores were closed by then. Although the four awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group SF girl never received the box or knew she had a secret Performance for Get Lucky, along with Album of the Year Valentine, someone was certainly thinking about her. and Best Dance/Electronica Album for Random Access The point of this story is to never give up because we Memories. They also sang Get Lucky onstage with Pharrell might just have a valentine which has yet to be delivered. Williams, Nile Rodgers, and music legend Stevie Wonder. Daft Punk didn’t take off their helmets even when ac- Many other well-known names appeared on the winners’ list: cepting their many awards. photo courtesy google images 8 Features February 28, 2014 Imagine Dragons: Into #MLISF By MANDOLIN STAFF Troubie Week?!?!!!!! #MLISF the Night Tour Freaking out when you finally get the fishing boat in Hay Day. #MLISF Refusing to go to the office with a friend because you By MEREDITH RAY ‘14 aren’t in proper uniform. #notaboutthedetentionlife Getting so excited that you throw your iPad across #MLISF This February 13, I had the incredible the room when you get a new high score in Flappy opportunity of seeing Imagine Dragons perform Bird. #MLISF Freaking out when you found out that Clare from live at the SAP Center (formerly HP Pavilion) “The Bachelor” is from Sacramento. #MLISF in San Jose. I have always been an avid fan since Tweeting a picture of your new high score in Flappy discovering “It’s Time” back in 2012; however, Bird and feeling super accomplished. #MLISF Wanting to hunt down Juan Pablo if and when Clare seeing them live made me love them even more. In brings him back for a hometown date. #elbachelor case you have never listened to the radio or have #aycarumba #MLISF been living in a cave the past couple of years, Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada. Led by lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, the band has won an American Music Award for Favorite Alternative Artist, a Grammy for Best Rock Performance (“Radioactive”), and numerous other accolades. They have performed on several late-night shows, including SNL, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and also performed at this year’s Grammy awards. After seeing Imagine Dragons perform live on Fallon in 2012, I made it my mission to somehow get tickets if they came to town. In San Jose, Imagine Dragons put on an incredible show. They opened with “Fallen” and “Tiptoe,” followed by other “lesser”-known songs, and closed with favorites like “Demons” and “Radioactive.” No matter the song, Dan Reynolds and the rest of the band thoroughly engaged the audience. The audience could feel their energy and presence which truly made for an indescribable experience. After the concert, I sounded like an eighty year old chain smoker from singing along to every song at the top Flappy Bird. of my lungs, but you know what? SO. WORTH. IT. Photo courtesy google images Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day was this month, no boys for you. #foreveralone #allgirlss- Juan Pablo of The Bachelor photo courtesy google images choolproblems #MLISF

Getting together with a group of friends to eat pizza Getting to school late and having to park in the over- and cry while watching The Notebook on Valentine’s flow lot. #toofar #struggles #MLISF day. #MLISF You can always tell what time of day it is from the When you finally wear your cute rainboots to school traffic outside the school #MLISF and it doesn’t rain… #fail #MLISF Hearing a uniform check and feeling your blood run Texting all your Jesuit friends to find out what days cold. #terrifying #MLISF they have off and then proceeding to sob because we never have any days off. Ever. #MLISF Finally get out of class. Fire drill. #MassExodus #MLISF Imagine Dragon’s lead singer, Dan Reynolds, perform- Actually, who am I kidding? I don’t have Jesuit ing in San Jose Photo courtesy google images friends. #MLISF