Class of 2016

The RegisterRegister ForumForum Established 1891 Vol. 128, No. 10 Cambridge Rindge and Latin School June 2016 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2016

During the ceremony, speeches were given by Principal Damon Smith, Superintendent Jeffrey Youmg, and valedictorian Liam Greenwell, among others. Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte Student Government Elected Good V16es at Graduation Using New Voting System By am just a blessed and humble kid who was just trying to make the city care about and get productive con- Diego Lasarte By Register Forum Editor of Cambridge proud. High school Emma Andrew versation going. By making clear was the best experience of my life, Register Forum Contributor everyone’s plans and goals, we On a warm evening in late- I learned a lot, but it was also fun...I are more responsible for executing spring, several hundred CRLS stu- got to say I struggled at times. But On June 6th, the Register Fo- them next year.” dents, teachers, and parents came we have more than enough resourc- rum hosted the first annual Student Some believed that the ques- together in the black and silver clad es to get through anything and I’m Government forum in an effort to tions asked at the forum could be Field House to celebrate the jour- thankful.” engage student body candidates in more focused on finding differenc- ney of the Class of 2016. As the cer- Perhaps the most discussed discussion before elections. The es in what the candidates stood for. emony began and “Pomp and Cir- moment of the ceremony was from forum was led by junior Editor in Kester Messan-Hilla, Student Body cumstance” valedictorian Chief Diego Lasarte, along with ju- President, adds, “A lot of us said rang through “After crossing the stage Liam Green- nior Emmanuella Fede, and sopho- similar things, so there were no real the school, well’s speech, more editor Grace Ramsdell. Can- identifiers that would give voters a seniors en- and getting that diploma, it in which he didates were given opportunities to reason to rank one voter over an- tered the finally hit me that it was over.” spoke about respond to topics such as maintain- other...Moving forward, these vot- building with his journey ing transparency, the dress code, ing forums should still be had....I’m four years at CRLS behind them through Cambridge Public Schools the achievement gap, sexual harass- sure that an improvement will be and bright futures ahead. and acknowledged that the fact ment issues, and others. made next year.” Graduate Yuleska Ramirez had that the main reason he was able to It was a small crowd, but Due to the school’s internet a lot to say after the emotional fes- give the valedictorian speech was many students benefitted from it. being down for part of voting week, tivities. “Graduation was an exciting his privileged upbringing, saying, Charlotte Rosenblum, who ran for the election was postponed and and scary experience,” she began, “I was born a white, heterosexual, Student Body President, spoke on then extended until Friday the 10th. adding that “after crossing the stage cis-gender male in a world that was the effectiveness of the assembly: Once up and running, voting took and getting that diploma, it finally rigged in my favor.” Greenwell “As a candidate, I thought the fo- place during Lunches A and B and hit me that it was over.” Reflecting rum was a great way for everyone on her four years, she continued, “I Continued on page 2 to hone in on the issues they really Continued on page 4 INSIDE THIS EDITION NEST FEST SOTR SHOW ELECTION OUR TRUTHS YEAR IN REVIEW Coverage of the Class of An RF contributor argues As the year ends, the RF 2016’s last hurrah before why Clinton is not just the invites you to look back on graduation, and a fun new lesser of two evils when CRLS’ 2015-2016 athletic tradition for freshmen. compared to Trump. accomplishments. Around School, p. 2 Around School, p. 3 Opinion, p. 11 A&E, p. 7 Sports, p. 14 Page 2 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL June 2016 Graduation Register Forum Continued from page 1 went on to emphasize the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 importance of learning to twitter: @registerforum listen to everyone, no mat- instagram: @registerforum ter their background, which snapchat: registerforum he cited as the biggest les- wikipedia: Register Forum son from his time at CRLS bit.ly/crlsrf and one that he will bring Senior Peterson Phillipe wore a Haitian flag during the ceremony. [email protected] with him to college and be- Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte yond. curricular circles are. I just rience the incredible and at Graduate Karalynn wish it hadn’t come at the times polarizing diversity Editor-in-Chief Diego Lasarte ‘17 Ojeda-Pollard expressed end of high school and that we have in Cambridge,” her gratitude for Green- we had had more opportu- Baker said, adding that this Editors well’s speech, reflecting that nities to meet more of our diversity helped him think Adrienne Ashe ‘17 she “thought Liam’s speech peers in high school.” about the world in a differ- Rafael Goldstein ‘17 was very well thought out On top of the student’s ent way: “The undeniable Grace Ramsdell ‘18 and definitely spoke to the emotional farewell to the social conscience you all Contributors struggles of everyone in the school, outgoing Superin- possess constantly forces us Emma Andrew ‘18 audience.” tendent Jeffrey Young also to think about diversity.” Cecelia Barron ‘19 Salutatorian Emily said his goodbyes, telling Baker implored the Tre’von Busby White ‘17 Chan agreed, saying that the seniors that he felt espe- Class of 2016: “Inspire your Sophie Harrington ‘18 she was “glad he chose the cially connected to them as future classmates, co-work- Claire Healy ‘17 Gaby Joella ‘17 topic he did, which was par- they are the final graduat- ers, or neighbors like you Tara Jones ‘18 ticularly relevant consider- ing class of his term. In his have inspired me to contin- Rosa Munson-Blatt ‘17 ing the demographics of the farewell, he gave credit to ue to fight for the same di- Ursula Murray-Bozeman ‘17 students giving speeches.” the city of Cambridge, tell- versity no matter where you Maeve Reilly ‘19 Chan continued, ing the students, “You are go; I can assure you, repre- Elliott Ronna ‘17 Charlotte Rosenblum ‘17 “Graduation is probably among the lucky ones, you sentation matters.” Shuvom Sadhuka ‘18 the only time we ever get to live in this amazing city, Ending his speech on see the entirety of our class which has given you un- a lighter note, Baker ex- without social/academic paralleled opportunities to pressed gratitude for his fel- Faculty Advisor barriers, so that was also discover who you are as an low seniors, saying, “Last Steven Matteo particularly relevant. Every- individual.” year, when I was elected, I Established in 1891 as the C.M.T.S Register one was talking about how In his speech, Senior was worried that I wouldn’t there were so many people Class President Ross Bak- be able to see over the podi- “Listening to every voice, in our grade that’s we’d never decided to focus on the um when giving my speech. printing what you need to hear” er seen or interacted with or school’s relationship with My doctor said I finally hit had classes with, and it was one third of its motto: di- puberty, but I’d like to think a reminder of how insular versity. “There’s nowhere it was you guys who lifted our social/academic/extra- in the world you can expe- me up.” Nest Fest Gives Senior Class Sense of Closure

By Cecilia Barron Register Forum Contributor

This June, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders marched behind the library and towards the tennis courts to celebrate the highlight of any CRLS student’s June, Nest Fest. The event brought together the soon-to-be-graduates of the Class of 2016 for one last time before they received their well-deserved diplomas. However, seniors were not the only students enjoying the fun. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were lining up at the henna stand, the bouncy house, and the wrecking ball all through 3rd period. The balloon toss was certainly an ac- tivity that spurred many emotions—as freshman William Reed says, “When you lost, it was an- noying and funny.” The wrecking ball was another fan favorite at Nest Fest. The goal was to knock your friends off the pedestals with a giant wrecking ball, From left to right: Larry Andrade limbos; seniors in Student Gov. sell cotton candy for the final time. however a partner wasn’t required. “The wreck- Photo Credit: Cameron Lane-Flehinger ing ball was very fun. I enjoyed it even though I was all by myself,” freshman Peter Fulweiler own stations. We wanted to do this so all parts of deeply about bringing the community together remarked. CRLS could be included.” as often as they can. Sophomore Maija Harvey Nest Fest, in addition to being an enjoyable Many students took note of the new options recognized the school’s care for their students: celebration for the end of the year, is a major at Nest Fest. As senior Karalynn Ojeda-Pollard “It was nice to have a break in the school day to fundraiser for Student Government. Junior Rep- said, “The henna club most definitely had a huge jump around in the bouncy house. It’s not what resentative Kester Messan described how plan- presence.” She added, “I got my henna on.” How- you usually do in high school.” ning this year’s Nest Fest differed from the years ever, Ojeda-Pollard, along with other Nest Fest This year’s Nest Fest was a break for under- before: “We knew how to do the bouncy house, veterans, lamented the lack of the dunk tank at classmen right before exams, the final send-off cotton candy, etc. But something new was al- this year’s celebration. Nest Fest was another re- to the graduating seniors, and a great example lowing different clubs to come in and have their minder of Rindge’s festive attitude. CRLS cares of the fun that happens all year round at CRLS. June 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 3 School Committee Addresses Diversity Sophomore Juliette second most diverse district CRLS RESPONDS: By Low-Fleury also connected in the state, but reasserted Ursula Murray-Bozeman the lack of faculty of color his commitment to hiring What are you looking Register Forum to the achievement gap and a faculty demographic that Contributor added that having predomi- reflects the student demo- forward to this Race was a prevail- nantly white teachers cre- graphic. ing theme across most of ated a culture of the “single The Committee also summer? the issues at the School story.” Students, she said, expressed its concern about Committee’s penultimate “have questions and they the achievement gap spe- meeting on Tuesday, June can’t be answered by one cifically in pre-high school Andrew Garber 7th. Following the agenda, type of teacher.” She went Algebra I classes. Its goal is Class of 2019 the Committee discussed on to say that white teach- to have 70-80% of all eighth faculty of color, the dress ers are unable to connect graders pass out of Algebra “I’m excited to code, and the middle school personally with the racial I, through in-school and see old friends.” Algebra I program. At the struggles of students of col- summer programs. No spe- meeting, eight students and or. cific actions were suggested two teachers—Ms. Li and Dr. Parker testified to or voted on to remedy the Dr. Parker—commented on her experience as a teacher achievement gap in this Cayley DeLancey the need for a more diverse of color, and condemned the case, although the Com- Class of 2017 staff, dominating the Public current evaluation system. mittee did discuss ways to “Really looking Comment portion and dem- Ms. Li, who spoke directly increase summer program onstrating to the Committee after Dr. Parker, requested enrollment. forward to not members the widespread that there be more support Members of the Com- being sleep student support for teachers systems for faculty of color mittee discussed many of deprived!” of color. and connected the achieve- the rules for the next school Junior Katrina Pierre ment gap to class size. year, including the Dress testified that, as the only Af- The School Commit- Code. Discussion central- rican American in her calcu- tee discussed diversifying ized around the language of Jameel Jean-Pierre lus class, she would feel en- the faculty after the Public the rules, and how to ensure Class of 2018 couraged to see a teacher of Comment portion. They gender neutrality, racial color teach an AP class. She discussed their admiration neutrality, and consistency. “Working to get also suggested that one of of the students who spoke Student Representative Ben more experience.” the reasons for the achieve- and Mr. Harding pointed out Austin expressed the stu- ment gap is the discomfort that we need more diverse dent body’s concern over students of color may have faculty not only in CRLS, the phrase “Clothing will when in classes that have a but in the Elementary and be deemed inappropriate if majority of white students Upper Schools as well. He it is disturbing to other stu- Julia Naganuma-Carreras with white teachers. Gradu- suggested a system of hold- dents,” citing claims from Class of 2018 ating senior Ahmed Maruf ing those making hiring students that this phrasing is reasserted Pierre’s claim, decisions accountable for too discretionary. “Seeing all my testifying that for him, go- recruiting more faculty of Mayor Simmons also friends from camp ing from CP to HN level color, but did not introduce expressed interest in ideas and hiking with classes was “intimidating” a specific plan. from the Gender Theory because of the majority Mr. Fantini pointed class’ letter to the Commit- them.” white classroom. out that Cambridge is the tee. “Love Shouldn’t Hurt”: SOTR Fights Domestic Violence the club is advocating for victims evant performances. of the runway they flipped their By of domestic violence all year and As this year marks Transition posters to reveal the words “Love Tara Jones that it runs tons of different cam- House’s 40th anniversary, the show shouldn’t hurt” written on the back. Register Forum Contributor paigns throughout the year. In that itself was broken into four segments The crowd, overwhelmed with CRLS’ annual Sisters on the way SOTR is really a club that goes with themes based on decades start- emotion, stood and applauded. Runway fashion show took place on above and beyond any one event or ing with the 1970’s. Each section “It was a good reminder of Saturday, May 28th. The student- night. It really is about the constant featured the music and many of the why we were there,” commented run club meets weekly on Tuesday fight against abuse and violence.” fashion trends from that specific sophomore spectator Jeynaba Ja- mornings with Ms. Reese to discuss Using donated clothes and decade—jackets with fringe for the manka. “All of them holding up ways to raise awareness for domes- student volunteer models, the 70s or models wearing denim on such heart breaking statistics about tic violence and support victims, show promoted the slogan “Love denim for the 80s. domestic violence was a very pow- specifically those housed or sup- shouldn’t hurt.” Speaking on the experience of erful image.” ported by Transition House—Cam- The show took place at Morss modeling, sophomore, club mem- SOTR’s president next year bridge’s only domestic violence Hall at MIT, ber, and mod- will be Rosa Munson Blatt. While agency. Transition House works to and before the “SOTR is really a club that el Lauren Pa- expressing her feelings on the show provide shelter for victims and pro- models be- goes above and beyond any trice said, “I and her future role she remarked, vide violence prevention education gan walking, like how there “I am so honored to be able to lead in our city. the generous one event or night.” were all dif- a club like Sisters on the Runway. In addition to the fashion show donors of the ferent types Everybody that participates is so this year, Sisters on the Runway space as well as a Transition House of models and they didn’t discrimi- passionate and committed to raising has hosted fundraisers such as bake leader gave speeches on the subject nate against what people look like.” awareness on violence perpetrated sales, and in October the club orga- of domestic violence and the impor- After models from the final against women.” nized a project that presented statis- tance of the Sisters on the Runway decade featured, the 2000s, had She concluded, “Given the re- tics about domestic violence written club. walked, models returned to the run- cent trial of Brock Turner, it is so in chalk outside of the school. Performers such as rapper way wearing more dramatic, dark apparent how much more needs to Jackson Hardin, a sophomore, Marquis Tashawn Taylor, spoken colored outfits and holding posters be done in our society to eradicate club member, and model in the word poet Mari Gashaw, and CRLS with shocking statistics about do- that kind of violence, and I’m so show, reflects: “I really feel that a cappella group Sassafrass also mestic violence and abuse. When excited to continue the fight next it’s important to understand that took the stage with intense and rel- all of the models reached the end year!” Page 4 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL June 2016 Four New English Electives to Be Offered This Fall were the top four which stu- sic has the ability to change and fantasy, with an empha- der Theory elective, a large By dents signed up for. lives just as literature does, sis on the concept of dysto- portion of the class will be Grace Ramsdell On the importance of and I would love to be able pia. student-driven, as students Register Forum Editor taking English electives, to talk about music just as “Dystopia is one of my lead Do Now’s and whole “I often see that more Ms. Hamilton said, “It gives much as I love talking about favorite genres of literature class and small group dis- and more value is placed on you an opportunity to take literature and writing all to read, and there are so cussions.” Ms. Trayer con- grades, rather than learning a different type of course— day.” many excellent movies, sto- tinued , “I am very excited for the sake of learning,” be exposed to a different In Music as Litera- ries, and books to introduce to teach another theory began sophomore Smarika type of genre...If you have ture, students will look at to students,” Ms. Maloney based class!” Suwal. “I think electives are a certain interest in, you all kinds of music—not just explained. She is also ex- Smarika Suwal is one an effective way to com- know, sci-fi, how many sci- music with lyrics—in order cited for students to explore of the students signed up bat that,” she added. For- fi books do you really read to examine music as a sto- elements of the world today, to take Ms. Hogue’s Greek tunately, in the 2016-2017 in your general English rytelling device. “There are such as politics, culture, or Mythology course next year, school year, CRLS stu- classes? So it gives you an so many kids in the school the environment, and then and shared, “I signed up for dents are being offered four opportunity to really focus who are immersed in music use creative writing, graph- [Greek Mythology] because new CP English electives: a little bit more on a ic novels, movies, or I wanted to learn and I was “Music as Literature” with type of literature that art to make their own interested in the topic, rather Ms. Bannon, “Greek My- you have a strong in- “Electives are especially dystopias. than being required to take thology” with Ms. Hogue, terest in.” important, they’re something Many students it. I think that’s why elec- “Dystopia, Science Fiction, She added that to look forward to.” may have heard of Ms. tives are especially impor- and Fantasy” with Ms. Ma- English electives, in Trayer’s new Gen- tant; they’re...something to loney, and “Psychology and addition to giving der Theory class this look forward to, but [also] Literature” with Ms. Trayer. students the opportunity to and maybe aren’t part of the year, but next year she will really enrich your learning English dean Ms. study something they are VPA Department so maybe also be teaching the new experience.” Hamilton explained that really passionate about, they don’t have an outlet for Psychology and Literature Suwal also reminds this year, the English 12 “gives the teachers an op- it during the school day— course. In this class, stu- her fellow students that not course has been eliminated, portunity to teach some- I thought it would be cool dents will read texts such all new electives are here to and these new English elec- thing that they’re really pas- to provide one,” concluded as The Oedipus Trilogy and stay, unless students con- tives serve as an alternative sionate about.” Ms. Bannon. Girl Interrupted, and they tinue to sign up for them. to the more general English Ms. Bannon, who will Ms. Maloney is also will “apply psychoanalytic She remarked, “I encourage class. Students may have be teaching Music as Litera- passionate about the subject theory to literature, current everyone to take new elec- seen as many as ten new ture, said that music has al- of her new class, which will events, and their lives.” tives! You’ll never know English electives in the ways been important to her. focus on classic and con- According to Ms. how they’ll broaden your course catalogue, but these She continued, “I think mu- temporary science fiction Trayer, “Like [the] Gen- horizons.”

for a single candidate. Student Government Elections Continued from page 1 On the 13th, the results of the election were announced. Student after school in the Main Caf and at body positions will be filled by the Bagel Benches. Despite the ini- Kester Messan-Hilla, Rafael Gold- tial inconvenience, this meant that stein, and Nusrat Lamisa Jahan— more CRLS students were able to president, vice president, and sec- vote. Candidates roamed the cafete- retary, respectively. After a tough rias urging students to participate in six candidate race, Representatives the election and help make Student to the School Committee will be Government more diverse. Mari Gashaw and Paul Sullivan. Mari Gashaw, Representative Zahyyeh Abu-Rubieh, Bouchra to the School Committee, spoke Benghomari, Nusrat Africawala, on how she acted to get students and Rikka Shrestha will hold senior to vote: “I tried to get people out class positions. Class representa- to vote by helping make a sign that tives will be Lorra Marseille, Jahn- said voting was in the Main Cafete- avi Zondervan, Leo Escobar, and ria, literally spending almost all of Juliette Low Fleury for juniors and my lunches talking to people and Grace Austin, Sam Costa, Julieta telling them to vote—not for me, Gonzalez Cruz, and Anthony Grassi but for any of the candidates—and for sophomores. [I] told them who was running be- Messan-Hilla is ready to lead cause a lot of people didn’t know.” Student Government: “As a Student Gashaw continued, “I just Government, there is definitely a lot wanted people, especially under- of excitement around initiatives for represented folks, to vote and I next year. All new and old members think they did. However, I want to are genuinely passionate about in- see a more radical change in voting creasing the productivity and effec- next year. Ten people voting dur- tiveness of the association. At the ing one lunch is not OK. It’s the end of this year, we will be having responsibility of candidates and all a planning meeting, as promised, Candidates for Student Body President and VP (top) and candidates for Representative students to make voting a priority.” where initiatives and guidelines for to the School Committee (bottom) participated in the forum. This year’s election was espe- next year will be discussed.” Photo Credit: Steven Matteo cially distinct because of the new Messan-Hilla continued, “At In addition, secretary Nusrat Government providing an incredible Proportional Representation sys- the meeting, ways to increase ac- Lamisa Jahan adds that she “plans amount of space for dialogue—and tem, a voting system which was countability, outreach, and a num- on working specifically on transpar- action—around school issues, using implemented following an after- ber of other things will be discussed. ency and communication between school events to bring together di- school forum held by Student Gov- We have also already been working the student body and our govern- verse populations of our school, and ernment focused on evaluating the on increasing transparency, and ment so everyone’s well informed.” taking measures to make sure that voting system. In this election, vot- want to start by making sure that Speaking on his hopes for the all members of the student body ers could rank the candidates, while everyone knows who their elected year to come, Messan-Hilla con- have equal access to academic and in past years, voters could only vote members are.” cludes, “In the future, I see Student extracurricular activities.” June 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 5

Graduation

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Photo Credits: Diego Lasarte June 2016 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT Page 7 Girls & Sex Is a Must-Read women gain increasing political and economic rights, they still lack advanced rights in their personal lives. The stories girls told range heavily in severity but she found By that, of the 70 random girls she in- Claire Healy terviewed, half had experiences that Register Forum Contributor fell along a spectrum from coercion to rape. For about two weeks, I walked Orenstein stated: “Not all boys around with a bright pink book with engage in such behavior, not by a the words “Girls & Sex” bolded on long shot, and many young men are the front in all capitals. Since Mr. girls’ staunchest allies. However, Jordan recommended Girls & Sex every girl I spoke with, every single by Peggy Orenstein to my Eng- girl—regardless of her class, eth- lish class, I have seen five people nicity, or sexual orientation; regard- in hallways or classrooms with the less of what she wore, regardless of unmistakable pink book, and prom- her appearance—had been harassed Author Peggy Orenstein is pictured next to her novel, Girls & Sex. ised my copy to eight more people. in middle school, high school, col- Photo Credit: HarperCollins I have received various weird ques- lege, or, often, all three. Who, then, dialogue. bang,” “smash,” and other terms tions and looks, and one person is truly at risk of being ‘distracted’ While working on a literature leaving the woman as something to asked me why I was reading porn at school?” project, I conducted interviews and “do.” While subtle pieces of con- in school. Despite this, and after ex- Orenstein talks about the fine was able to continue this dialogue versation, the implications behind plaining the premise of this book, I balance between a slut and a prude, with various people. One girl I these phrases are all too real. have had a series of in talked to told me about Overall, this book is a must- depth discussions about being groped in the read because it not only stimulates our school, and femi- This book not only stimulates a very hallway, and another a very important discussion, but it nism in general. important discussion, but it encourages a told me about a guy that encourages a level of awareness of Throughout the level of awareness of gender disparities. cut her off because she gender disparities. As the problem book, Orenstein analyz- wouldn’t have sex with of rape culture on college campuses es the modern sex lives him. gains more national attention, it is of young women through inter- and the ever growing impact of Sex in teenagers is a silent important to address the origins of views with various high school and hookup culture. Her specific focus responsibility, left to teenagers to this epidemic: the constant reaffir- college girls. The young women on hookup culture derives from the navigate, and Sex & Girls high- mation of male rights to the female mentioned are of various races and idea that not enough girls feel they lights the difficulties that this poses, body from an early age. Eye-open- identities, yet there are repeated, se- have the right to prioritize them- which were only reiterated by my ing and articulate, this book should rious underlying gender issues that selves—and their pleasure—in interviews. The conversations about be read by men and women alike in arise at a young age and have life- intimate relationships. She uses a sex that girls and boys become ac- order to—at the very least—prompt long impacts. Orenstein addresses series of American daily subtexts customed to include phrases and a reevaluation of what gender equal- specific examples to argue that, as in order to open this very necessary words such as “I hit it,” “would you ity means in a modern age. Kinda Me, Kinda Us Sheds Light on Student Stories people are often the people the play went on, we were riods 2 and 4 when teachers played by Gaelle Vincent, By who star in theatre pro- all very scared. People were invited to bring their feels conflicted about her Charlotte Rosenblum ductions. To combat this, treated us like a silly club classes. The plot centers racial identity. Register Forum Milo and Greg and the Our that wasn’t going to amount around five students who In a talkback after the Contributor Truths production team put to something, and at times are in detention, somewhat performance, one student Our Truths is an inclu- together a show with a di- it really felt that way. But reminiscent of the movie said it was the best theatre sive theatre initiative started verse cast, telling the stories once we had lighting, music The Breakfast Club. production he had seen at by seniors Milo O’Connell of people who feel their sto- and projections, it felt like a Though each character Rindge, while another stu- and Gregorio Leon. Milo ries are often ignored. far-off impossible thing was is in detention for a differ- dent thanked the group for and Greg created this group The production team finally made possible.” ent reason, they all share telling these stories and in order to uplift the voices worked all year to write, The show, titled “Kin- one thing: each has a part of showing so much brav- of people who are usually construct, cast, and direct da Me, Kinda Us: An Our them which is never heard. ery. Junior Allegra Berger excluded from mainstream this show. Actress and pro- Truths Theater Initiative Throughout the show, the says: “I think Our Truths theatre, as well as to tell duction team member Sofia Production,” performed five characters share with effectively addressed some stories that mainstream the- Rivera describes her expe- three times at CRLS: an one another the reasons complex ideas and issues atre neglects to tell. White, rience, saying, “In January, evening performance for the they are in detention and in a way that made it very heterosexual, cisgendered and even a month before public, and then during pe- things they have struggled understandable and real to a through. general audience.” One character named The show tells the sto- Laura, played by Rivera, ry of different people com- talks about how she doesn’t ing together and professing feel comfortable partici- their “truths,” which mirrors pating in class because the the process of the creation conversation is so white- of the production itself. Put- dominated, a struggle many ting the production together students at CRLS can relate was an educational bonding to. On her character, Ri- experience and the creation vera reflects: “It gave me of a support system for all a responsibility I never felt involved. before, to play my charac- This initiative will be ter and to give space for the continued next year for any- other actors to really em- one interested in creating The Our Truths initiative was created by Milo O’Connell and Gregorio Leon. body their message.” An- and being a part of new and Photo Credit: Wicked Local other character, “Majestic,” inclusive theatre. Page 8 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT June 2016 The Ego of Anthony Weiner Weiner Is the Must-See Doc of the Year him, it can feel like you’re watching a quirky comedy on NBC or IFC. Weiner is incredibly unique as a film because it captures what is By truly a tragic political downfall and Charlotte Rosenblum spins it in an incredibly human way, Register Forum Contributor which is both entertaining to watch and oddly easy to relate to. When The documentary Weiner, re- Weiner’s scandals broke, it made leased in theaters May 20th, 2016, every headline, and he was truly follows infamous politician An- depicted as a monster. In the film, thony Weiner as he campaigned you get to see Anthony Weiner as a for mayor of New York in the 2013 person and as a politician. Someone election. Anthony Weiner served as extremely passionate about helping the democratic congressman from the middle class, someone who al- New York in the U.S. House of ways speaks his mind, and on top of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. that a funny, intelligent, and quirky Weiner is most known for his re- little man. Anthony Weiner seved in congress for nine terms. peated sexting scandals, which led The second scene of the film, Photo Credit: Rolling Stone to his resignation from Congress in an outtake from C-Span, shows a and how much he cares for the peo- they are still a person. 2011. ple he serves to represent. Anthony Weiner makes no ex- The documentary This film humanizes Weiner and From this speech, one is cuses, he owns his mistakes, and is filmed in a manner able to see why Anthony suffers punishment for them. Simi- reminiscent of shows humanizes American Politics as a whole. Weiner is a successful pol- larly, the film shows the other side such as The Office and itician. In showing Weiner of his wife Huma Abedin. While Parks and Recreation, highlight- fiery speech delivered by Weiner at so many points in his career, dur- the media portrayed her as weak for ing awkward silences and featuring condemning Republicans for voting his height and his downfall, this choosing to stay with her husband, short, candid, off-beat interviews ing against a healthcare bill for 9/11 film humanizes him and American it’s clear from the film that she is a and shots, with one key differ- survivors. As he reprimands his fel- politics as a whole. Demonstrating strong, intelligent woman who has ence—the film is non-fiction. Even low congressmen for voting along the quote “To err is human,” this her reasons for staying with him. so, with scenes such as Weiner get- party lines rather than voting for film shows that a person can do Anyone who enjoys politics ting a phone call from a reporter what is morally correct, one is able great things, a person can do terri- and comedy will truly enjoy this asking if his father ever hugged to see his passion, his intelligence, ble things, and at the end of the day documentary. Me Before You Review A Drama for the “Hopeless Romantics” begins, she finds herself cleaning chicken guts out of factories and sorting clothes in stores, but after returning By to the job center a last time, Sophie Harrington she finds an opportunity to Register Forum work as a health assistant Contributor for the Traynor family. Jojo Moyes’ critically When Lou begins acclaimed novel, Me Before working for the invalid Will You, sheds light on the sen- Traynor, she has no idea sitive subject of quadriple- what she’s getting herself gia, the inability to use all into. Two years prior, Will four of your limbs, through was the victim of an almost a heart wrenching love sto- fatal motorbike accident in ry. downtown London. He be- On June 2, the film ad- came paralyzed from the aptation of the book was re- neck down, unable to use leased, but it does not do the any of his body below the book justice. Moyes weaves chin except for a couple fin- The recently-released movie has a 43% on Rotten Tomatoes. the love story into the book gers. Photo Credit: Penguin Books to show that the power of Day after day Lou of her intelligence, and is Moyes creates a bond without making the special love is what unites people, comes home distraught and upset that her parents over between Lou and Will that assistance seem overdrama- but, predictably, the movie miserable because of how look her intellectual abili- hasn’t been seen since The tized. Moyes validates the distorts it into sappy Holly- poorly she is treated by ties and only use her for her Fault in Our Stars. There feelings of a quadriplegic, wood romance. Will. She feels unappreci- work. is undeniable chemistry be- making Will able to speak Louisa, “Lou,” Clarke ated by her employer, and Her boyfriend, Patrick, tween the pair, who find that his mind and not be seen is just a girl who is so self involved they need to accept their only as the “poor disabled works at the local Moyes creates a bond between he cannot spare a own differences in order to character.” coffee shop, mak- moment to show accept each other. She creates Will’s ing tea and selling Lou and Will that hasn’t been interest in her life. Will sees the beauty character to show that even pound cakes. She seen since The Fault in Our Stars. Only Will sees her of Lou who is neglected by when people are disabled, lives at home to for the real person her boyfriend and family, they still are the owners of support her family, she is, the smart, and not too long after, Lou their life. never finished college, and neglected by her parents sensual person who has the comes to realize she is in This book is for the is quite content with her life and boyfriend. potential for anything, and love with Will. hopeless romantics, and the until she is laid off. She envies her sister eventually Lou begins to Moyes touches on the realists—check out the se- When her job search Katrina, “Treena,” because see this in herself too. difficulties of quadriplegia quel After You. June 2016 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT Page 9 Grime Is Key in Bottomless Pit New Death Grips Album Is Gripping Bad People Good Ideas,” a track that changes genre with every listen. The song starts quietly with a cappella vocals from Clementine By Creevy. The melody feels frantic Elliott Ronna and messy, evoking memories of Register Forum Contributor the riot grrrl movement from the Death Grips was formed in 2010 and in six years they have released six albums. ‘90s. Once Creevy’s intro comes to Photo Credit: Harvest Records Since 2011, experimental hip- a close, Zach Hill enters with some however, with phenomenal song- on the apathetic single “Eh,” post- hop trio Death Grips have proven of the most ferocious drumming of writing. The group has made a name punk on the excellent closing title themselves to be one of the most his career, taking the mood from for themselves combining grating track, and potentially unmarked unpredictable groups this decade. punk to something closer to black soundscapes with infectious ear- territory on the incredible “Three Between surprise releases, feigned metal. This song, like several oth- worm choruses. They are the most Bedrooms in a Good Neighbor- breakups, and album artwork ex- ers, continues to explore the guitar difficult band that’s ever been stuck hood.” An easy second favorite, plicit enough to get them dropped sounds introduced in 2015’s Jenny in your head. Tracks like “Spikes,” the track stacks layers of stuttering from their label, the MC Ride, Zach Death, calling upon Tera Melos’ “BB Poison,” and “80808” house electronics with Ride hollering pos- Hill, and Flatlander have taken Nick Reinhart to provide a wall of some of the best choruses of the sibly the best hook on the album. every opportunity to throw curve distortion and power chords. At the year, genre notwithstanding. Out- It feels like a natural progression balls. However, with each turn, start of Ride’s verse, I found myself side of the hooks, Ride’s vocals are of their original industrial style (a Death Grips have also maintained clearing my throat empathetically. still immensely engaging. “Trash,” sound that is faithfully revisited on a reputation as one of the greatest His voice soars above the instru- potentially the best song on the al- “Warping” and “Bubbles Buried in bands of the 2010s. With bum, leaves the listener this Jungle”). This track, along with Bottomless Pit, their Death Grips’ sound has always seemed to hanging at every word. “Trash,” leaves me ecstatic, glee- sixth album in as many resist categorization...this sentiment feels Ride’s voice is paired fully wondering where Death Grips years, the group once with syncopated synths will go next. again demonstrates their more true than ever on Bottomless Pit. from Flatlander, as he This excitement for the future ability to continuously pours out bars lamenting is potentially the best this about please, delivering quite possibly the mental, contributing to one of the on the excess of useless content in Bottomless Pit. It obliterates any best album of their career, and the most chillingly violent recordings the digital age. His flow is smooth doubt that the band is running out best album I have heard this year. in the Death Grips cannon. The in- and clear, with a more reserved vo- of ideas. Twenty years from now, Since their inception, Death tro repurposes itself as the hook, cal delivery. The track is a standout Death Grips’ current run will be Grips have fought off loads of op- finding new life above Hill’s drums. among standouts, and sits right next seen as legendary. Streaks this ponents who claim, “That’s not hip The track is exhilarating and starts to “Good House” as one of the best long and this fantastic simply don’t hop! He’s not even rapping, he’s the album perfectly. songs I’ve heard this year happen anymore. They’ve done it just screaming!” Their sound has As stated, this is not your av- While managing to stay un- again, delivering a masterpiece of always seemed to resist categoriza- erage hip hop album. Death Grips’ der 40 minutes, Bottomless Pit still experimental music. Now we just tion, and this sentiment feels more music is notoriously inaccessible, manages to explore a wealth of have to wait until their next album, true than ever on Bottomless Pit. and can be quite alienating for new styles. Alongside it’s metal tinged when, if all goes well, Death Grips The album begins with “Giving listeners. They compensate for this, opener, the album toys with grime do it again again. The Color Purple Revisited: Evaluating Its Place in History didn’t mean it, I said./ Then area of oppression within By what you say that for? She the African American cul- Gaby Joella ast./ I say it cause I’m a ture. Register Forum fool, I say. I say it cause I’m Celie addressed her let- Contributor jealous of you. I say it cause ter to God because God was Alice Walker’s novel you do what I can’t.” the only other person who The Color Purple is a time- In the beginning of the she believed loved her other less piece that deserves to be story, Celie did not have the than her sister, Nettie. God recognized as one of the top strength to fight back but af- was Celie’s only hope in novels of all time. Walker ter meeting Shug, the love her life who got her through explores different regions of of her life, and learning the the rough times. However, oppression within a singular truth about her sister, Net- at the end of the story, Ce- race, expanding on the idea tie, Celie found the courage lie began to lose faith in Alice Walker’s Critically Acclaimed Novel The Color Purple of God, dynamic changes in to fight back: “[He] reach’s God, blaming him for all Photo Credit: Harcourt characters, and best of all, over to slap me. I jab my her struggles. Shug showed old man everyone imagines face.” hope. case knife in his hand.” She Celie that “God ain’t a he with the idea that God some- Celie’s reaction is This story is set in the was fed up with her abuser or a she, but a It,” and also thing more. Something that the opposite of how Shug early to mid 1900’s and fol- and found her voice and said, “I believe God is ev- everyone can connect with thought she would react, lows letters written to God strength to finally stand up erything...Everything that is and understand. showing Celie’s ability to by the main protagonist, to him and declare what she or ever was or ever will be. Hope. Celie carries hold on to hope in a healthy Celie. In the beginning of hope with her throughout way, which shows the true the story, Celie is oppressed The Color Purple is a timeless piece that the whole story, whether love she has for her sister by her father who rapes she put hope into God, her Nettie. In a way, Walker and impregnates her, taking deserves to be recognized. sister Nettie, or Shug. When tries to teach readers about away her children. She later Celie found out her sister never losing hope. goes on to marry an abusive wants and what she is going And when you can feel that, and family and were miss- The Color Purple is man who she refers to only to do. and be happy to feel that, ing, Shug expected Celie remarkable due to its vivid, as Mr.____. Celie wishes Although this story you’ve found It.” to be worried sick. How- rich layers, making it one of she could have been stron- is set in a time where rac- Walker is able to push ever, Celie writes, “I know the best books ever written. ger like Sofia, who fought ism was prominent, Walk- the limits and boundaries you on your way home and It is a novel that should nev- back when her husband beat er stepped away from the of who people think God you may not git here till er be forgotten and should her: “You [Celie] told Har- contrast between white and is. She pushes against the I’m ninety, but one of these be integrated more within po to beat me, she said./ I black and explored the the idea that God is the white days I do expect to see your our classrooms. Page 10 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT June 2016

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Photo Credit: Maeve Reilly June 2015 OOPINIONPINION Page 11 Clinton is Not Just the Lesser of Two Evils Why a Distinction Must Be Made Between Clinton and Trump end to gun violence, could resume, while impressive, By even be compared to a man includes many incidents Cecilia Barron whose campaign website where she ignores other Register Forum can be reduced to build- people’s needs in order to Contributor ing a wall around America accomplish her goals. Bernie-or-bust. It is the and profiling Muslims. Re- If Clinton were to be vow, expressed by presiden- gardless of Clinton’s moral elected the next president, tial candidate Bernie Sand- character, she has plans and she would have to fight ers supporters across the policies that are actually le- to win the trust of a lot of country, that it is President gitimate. voters. That’s undeniable. Sanders or nothing. She has proposals that However, Donald Trump, This pledge to not could actually get passed. himself, is a flaw. vote in the general if Sand- Donald Trump uses his It would be a challenge ers isn’t on the ballot is fu- campaign website to list his to find a public personality eled by the belief that Hill- properties and social media who has insulted as many ary Clinton’s establishment accomplishments. The fu- different demographics credentials as he has. Clinton has a six point lead in the current RCP polling average. make her Photo Credit: Politico The notion that Clinton and Trump are While Clin- as unfit to ton’s moral- devoid of reason. This notion, that Hill- be president playing for the same reasons, just on different ity could be The base of Trump’s ary Clinton and Donald as Donald teams, is a threat to America’s future. questioned campaign is his repeated Trump are playing for the Trump. The in some in- slogan that he will “Make same reasons, just on dif- movement, stances, America Great Again.” The ferent teams, is a threat to however, makes one mis- ture of America should rely Trump’s is very obviously “again” in Trump’s slogan America’s future. Sanders take that could forever alter on fundamental ideas, not non-existent. references times of open is a qualified change-maker, the course of American his- golf resorts and Twitter fol- For Bernie-or-bust racism, sexism, and ho- but the best way to carry tory: It equates Clinton’s lowers. proponents to claim that mophobia. on with his revolution is to flaws to those of Trump’s. While Clinton would Clinton, a former Secretary Both Clinton and vote for someone who push- It is almost disrespect- be a much better choice of State and U.S. Senator, Sanders recognize that in es the U.S. forward. You ful that Hillary Clinton, a over Trump, that is not to would be just as danger- order to achieve greatness have the power not to elect woman whose platforms say she is the perfect nomi- ous a president as Trump, we must work together to a president who will only include racial justice, early nee. Clinton is a flawed can- a man most known for his move forward towards in- treat his platform as a way childhood education, crimi- didate, even more troubled beauty pageants and reality clusivity and not rewind to to promote his steaks—use nal justice reform, and an than most politicians. Her TV shows, is a statement times of oppression. it. When Anti-Israel Sentiment Turns into Anti-Semitism Vassar College also voted By on a boycott of the Vermont-based Charlotte Rosenblum ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s, Register Forum Contributor which was founded by Ben Cohen In regards to the Israeli-Pales- and Jerry Greenfield, two Jewish tine conflict, the average American men. The company has relatively college student seems to have cho- small ties to Israel itself, it has just sen a side. Within the last academ- one location near Tel-Aviv, and the ic year, 520 explicitly Anti-Israel company has announced publicly events, programs, and movements that the American sector retains no took place on college campuses profits from the location near Tel- across the United States. This Aviv. number represents a 30% increase In the most recent develop- in these kinds of events from the ment on this topic, New York gov- There have been over 20 reports of graffiti with anti-semetic symbols on campuses. last academic year. Most of these ernor Andrew Cuomo has ordered Photo Credit: Wikimedia events center around what is known all state-backed organizations with- about with the intention of con- even have tangible ties to Israel, nor as the “B.D.S. Movement”—which in New York to halt B.D.S. move- demning and hindering the violent support their actions against Pales- stands for boycott, divestment, and ments. He has stated that he will actions taken by the Israeli gov- tine. sanctions. Many colleges have vot- compile a list of businesses par- ernment against Palestine. While Similarly, Israeli Americans ed to adopt resolutions in regards to ticipating in the movement over the these movements may have a minor should not be held responsible or B.D.S., choosing to boycott compa- next six months. Many consider this economic effect on Israel, they are punished for the actions of a gov- nies or food items with connections executive order unconstitutional, having a negative effect at home. ernment so far removed from them. to Israel. and reminiscent of McCcarthyism. Alongside the increase of B.D.S. While the B.D.S. movements on Colleges such as Vassar, Wes- Cuomo’s exact motives for movements on college campuses campus have seemingly wholesome leyan, Princeton, Stanford, and oth- creating this B.D.S. blacklist are there has also been a sharp rise in intentions, they are manifesting in a ers voted at some point this year unclear. Many speculate that on anti-semitic actions on these cam- harmful way. to remove Sabra Hummus from account of New York’s large Jew- puses. The Anti-Defamation league their shelves in response to stu- ish population, Cuomo views an at- There have been over 20 of- has gone so far as to label the en- dent protests. Such protests ficial reports of graffiti tire B.D.S. movement as an attempt are spearheaded by Stu- containing swastikas and to demonize and delegitimize the dents for Justice in Pales- Aggression towards American Jews for anti-semitic hate speech on Jewish state, rooted entirely in anti- tine organizations, or SJPs. the actions of the Israeli government campuses such as Stanford, semitism. This is an overstatement Though the Sabra company is misplaced and inappropriate. Berkeley, Boston Univer- of the matter. While the B.D.S. is based in White Plains, sity, Vassar, Drexel, North- movement on college campuses has New York, the company is western and more. The ag- undoubtedly contributed to a rise in partially owned by the Israel-based tack on Israel as an attack on Jewish gression towards American Jews anti-semitic sentiments, the move- Strauss group, which has supported Americans as well. for the actions of the Israeli government is rooted in condemning the the Israeli military in various ways These boycotts and other vari- ment is misplaced and inappropri- violent actions of Israel against Pal- including with care packages. ous B.D.S. movements are brought ate. Most Jewish Americans do not estine, not in anti-semitism. Page 12 OOPINION-PINION-EEDITORIALDITORIAL June 2016 The Scourge of Campus Sexual Assault Must Be Taken Seriously clothed. When she demand- Title IX, a landmark anal.” All but one of the fra- and hypocrisy of victim By ed to know why her friend victory for women, stipu- ternities have had no conse- blaming is evident. Accord- Rosa Munson-Blatt was naked, he reached over lates that schools ensure quences; a fraternity at Yale ing to a CNN study, most Register Forum to Kamila’s girlfriend and a victim does not have to had to disband for a mere of 23% of women that were Contributor slowly stroked her bare share spaces with her per- five years. intoxicated when sexually On a warm spring tummy, flashing a grin and petrator and have an es- Rape culture can also assaulted very rarely drank evening Harvard student explaining that he had done tablished, coherent proce- be seen in the dangerous alcohol, and were believed Kamilah Willingham went it. dure for processing assault myth that men can not be to have been roofied. for a night out in a down- This all happened charges. The issue town bar with a close girl- roughly nine blocks from However, 6.25% of young men will be sexually does not lie in friend and guy friend. Like the high school I write this numerous schools what women wear a gentleman, her guy friend for, on one of the most es- have been unable assaulted on a college campus. to parties or how bought the two young teemed and prestigious to implement and much alcohol is women drinks. As the night campuses in the world: Har- honor Title IX. In 2015 three victims of sexual violence. consumed but rather the wound down, Kamilah and vard University. Colleges women sued University of A National Sexual Violence dismissive patriarchal ide- her companions got into the should be the quintessen- California, Berkeley for its Resource Center study doc- ology is at fault for the cam- cab, also generously paid tial experience for young gross mishandling of their uments that about 6.25% of pus rapes. for by her guy friend. It was women all over the country, sexual assault cases. One young men will be sexually When Kamilah ap- then that she began to feel where they can go to pursue of them, Sofia Commins, assaulted on a college cam- peared in the 2015 acclaimed weighed down by the alco- a higher education. Instead, claimed that after identify- pus, but are afraid to come documentary The Hunting hol consumed, her thoughts experiences like that of Ka- ing her attacker in 2012, he forward due to societal nor- Ground, well known jour- murky and vision heavily milah are not unique. was allowed to return and matives of being a “man,” nalists and Harvard faculty obscured. In a class of twenty finish his degree, and that the emasculation of victims, publicly questioned her sto- When they reached people, four young women throughout the process she and a questioning of their ry, forcing her to drop out of her apartment, Kamilah will be sexually assaulted was kept completely in the sexual orientation. graduate school. In the past immediately fell dark. Colleges must step few months, she has bravely asleep. When she Colleges must step up to protect Not only do up to protect their students spoken out, started a blog awoke, her guy schools disrespect from sexual assaults through and helped pen a book on friend was on top their students from sexual assault women and vic- the honoring of Title XI and sexual violence, asserting: of her, groping her through the honoring of Title XI. tims at the bureau- a fair legal process, coupled “They don’t get to do this underwear, and at- cratic level, but with the establishment of an without me coming back tempting to enter her. When on a college campus. High- it has become intrinsic in atmosphere that helps pro- swinging.” More must be she turned over, her girl- er education in America has university society. In 2011, tect, not shame, victims. done to protect courageous friend was asleep stark na- fostered an environment fraternities across the coun- Given the rape culture Kamilah, girlfriends, sis- ked. Kamilah was sure that that permits a rampant rape try were recorded chanting prevalent at colleges, the ters, and daughters of our she had gone to sleep fully culture. “No means yes, yes means fundamental ridiculousness country. Superdelegates Contradict Core Values of the Democratic Party no such process and are free to vote By for whomever they wish. Rafael Goldstein Superdelegates were first Register Forum Editor implemented by the DNC after Reagan was elected in 1980. High- One of the core values of ranking democrats were very upset American politics, and a value poli- when Carter won the 1976 election ticians are constantly campaign- and began debating the idea shortly ing on, is that our country is ‘oh after (Carter campaigned as a self- so democratic’. In American poli- proclaimed “outsider”). In 1980, tics, specifically in the Democratic they believed that their poor show- Party, distinguished party leaders, ing in the general elections—when governors, congressmen, and other Reagan received over 400 more elected members of the DNC are electoral votes than Carter did— given special power during presi- could be attributed to the party’s dential primaries. Any of these ‘su- inability to nominate the correct Superdelegates make it harder for a non-establishment candidate to run. perdelegates’ is able to vote freely candidate. But, after the superdel- Photo Credit: Dailykos for whomever they wish, and with egate system was put into place, the lier this year, the head of the DNC, ment candidate above a grassroots enough other superdelegates on Democrats actually did even worse Debbie Wasserman Schultz, said revolutionary, superdelegates give their side, they could potentially in 1984 when Mondale won 13 bluntly that superdelegates exist so an advantage to a candidate that swing the results of the primary and electoral votes to Reagan’s 525. “party leaders and elected officials doesn’t need it over an insurgent nominate someone who did not ac- Regardless of acknowledg- don’t have to be in a position where that doesn’t have the benefit of tually receive the popular vote. Ac- ing the numerous studies that have they are running against grassroots money and endorsements. In a party cording to Huffington Post, each found that superdelegates are more activists.” Regardless of whether that champions the ideas of equality superdelegate is now equivalent to likely to prefer a establishment can- you actually prefer a grassroots in all aspects, they certainly do not about 10,000 citizens’ votes. De- didate who has worked in Washing- candidate to an elite in Washington, give an equal chance to those not mocracy, right? ton, the system is inherently anti- you can’t not see the irony in her already in the party’s elite. If the Superdelegates are in sharp democratic. It gives those in power words. The Democratic Party, that Democratic Party truly believes in contrast with the pledged del- prides itself on, well, democ- democracy, they should put the trust egate system. Pledged del- According to recent studies, each racy, has a system in place that in the people. Understandably, there egates supporting each candi- undermines campaigns that do must be some way to keep the party date are chosen in approximate superdelegate is roughly equivalent not come from the Washing- in check, but isn’t that what pledged ratio to their candidate’s share to about 10,000 citizens’ votes. ton elite. delegates do already? For the sake of the vote. For example, if a It should be ac- of preserving genuine democracy, candidate receives 50% of the votes the ability to keep themselves and knowledged that superdelegates there must be a way to ensure that in a state, they will win 50% of that their friends in high ranking posi- often do follow the voters. But the the democratic nominee is electable state’s delegates. Superdelegates, tions, despite what the American issue is much deeper than that. By while also ensuring every person’s on the other hand, are involved in citizens believe and vote for. Ear- inherently favoring an establish- vote counts, and we need it now. June 2016 GGAMESAMES ANDAND HHUMORUMOR Page 13 Falcon Crossword Across 1. June 7th School Committee 4. Boys _____ swept spring state championship 6. Our 8. Music as Literature 9. NY governor 11. “Kinda Me, Kinda Us” plot is reminiscent of this club 13. Psychology and 15. Teacher who commented on need for diversity Down 2. ____ & Sex 3. Mayor 5. UNC commit 6. 7-9 record 7. Weiner was a congressman in the 10. Anti-Israel college protests 12. IPFW commit 14. The Oedipus Crossword created with Discovery Education Puzzlemaker Editorial Note: The following are works of EDITORIAL SATIRE and do not represent the views of the Register Forum This Summer’s Editorial Cartoon: Headlines APUSH Student Spends Entirety of July, August Completing Summer Work

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RF Breaks June Readership Record, Is Read by 16 Students Page 14 SSPORTSPORTS June 2016 The Register Forum CRLS Athletics in Review As the year draws to a close, the Register Forum has gathered different notable achievements by each sports team throughout the entire school year.

Made Postseason: Fall Made States: Volleyball Cheerleading team placed 3rd in Cross country DCL large league competition Crew

Boys Cross Country placed 3rd in All States, 2nd in Division One competition, and won a DCL Championship

Girls Volleyball advanced to second round of state tournament

Soccer team fell just short Of reaching postseason

Made Postseason: Winter Made States: Boys Hockey Indoor track Boys Basketball Coach Lance Dottin appointed Div. Swimming/ girls basketball 1 Coach of the Year; diving gymnastics Jakigh Dottin awarded ESPN Mr. Basketball

Kason Taylor, Andre Domond, Toru Goto & Markus McGuffie advanced to All States in wrestling

Boys Hockey won MVC/DCL tier 3 Title outright

Wrestling coach roy howard reached 100 career wins

Made Postseason: Spring Made States: softball track & field Brianna Duncan won New Eng- Volleyball crew land Championship in both long & triple jumps

Softball won 2nd straight DCL small title

Esu Alemseged becomes All State Mile Champion

Colin Mcneely earned Boston Herald all scholastic for boys volleyball June 2016 SSPORTSPORTS Page 15 Spring Sports Reflection Mason, Peterlee Dorielan, By Tyrell Moore, and John Teal Shuvom Sadhuka ran a respectable 45.40 for Register Forum 13th in the Eastern Mass Contributor Championship. After a rough first Girls Track was head- season in the Dual County lined by star athlete and League (DCL), the spring UNC commit Brianna Dun- sports teams had better can, who won the New showings in their second England Championship year. for the second time in as Boys Track put on an many years, securing first impressive show all season place in the Long Jump culminating in a dominant and Triple Jump. The girls performance in the champi- 4x400m relay team of ju- onship meets. Senior athlete nior Corrina Mirra, fresh- and former RF editor Will man Ruby Maute, freshman MacArthur ran a 59.99 in Megumi Kirby, and sopho- CRLS sailing is another spring team that had a strong season. the 400m hurdles to capture more Grace McCartney also Photo Credit: Liam Greenwell 3rd place in the DCL Cham- qualified for the state cham- cess for years to come: “For with a respectable 7-9 re- record. This year, they once pionship. In the distance pionship, finishing with a a while our team has been in cord, one win away from a again finished first in the events, seniors Danny Ash- hard-earned 4:30. Freshman the growing phases but I’m state tournament berth. DCL small, and made it into chale and Esu Alemseged sensation Khadija Romain really excited to see what The baseball team had the third round of the state ran impressively over the also placed 2nd in shot put the boys can do in the next a respectable season. After tournament. Senior Yuleska course of the season, team- at the Eastern Mass Cham- couple years.” The champi- losing many players from Ramirez had an especially ing up with juniors Jacob pionship. onship served as a fine send last year’s graduating class, memorable year, and she Brill-Weill and Isak Prell- Boys Crew swept all off for head coach Marcus the team was mostly juniors will be playing basketball at ner to break the school re- the events at the Massachu- Caimi, who will be leaving and seniors. However, they IPFW next year in college. cord and secure 2nd place setts Public School Rowing the crew team to pursue an were able to pick up sev- The boys volleyball in the New England Cham- Association Spring State academic career at the Har- eral wins against perennial team also had a very suc- pionships with a 7:49.65 in Championship, taking gold vard Graduate School of baseball powerhouses like cessful season. Colin Mc- the 4x800m. Junior Hugo in all four varsity events Education. The Girls Var- Acton-Boxborough and neely earned Boston Herald Schutzberg remained op- they entered. The 1st Var- sity Crew team also had a Waltham. They look for- All-Scholastic honors and timistic despite the large sity 4+ rowed a 5:29.43 to strong showing at states, ward to a promising season the team had several other number of departing se- a first place finish, a healthy with the 1st Varsity 4+ nar- next year with much of their DCL all-stars. The team niors: “CRLS distance looks four seconds over 2nd place, rowly losing to Duxbury starting lineup returning. beat Boston Latin and Win- to have a strong group for Duxbury. Despite graduat- with a time of 6:06.93 (1.7 The softball team had chester in a surprising upset cross country...we will train ing a strong group of se- seconds behind Duxbury). another successful season. of the #1 seed and made it harder and make up for the niors, outgoing captain Nate Boys Tennis outper- Last season, the team won into the quarterfinals of the loss of talent.” Dempsey was confident that formed expectations in the the DCL small after finish- state tournament before be- In sprints, Taquaine there would be more suc- competitive DCL, finishing ing with a dominant 16-4 ing knocked out. An Ode to the Rugby Team to keep yourself safe from most of By the hits. Some players talk about the Tre’von Busby White exhilaration of tackling without any Register Forum Contributor equipment, although it is hard to imagine. That’s why these kids who Although the rugby season is do play rugby should get so much over, the team still deserves a men- recognition. They go out there and tion, despite their poor record. This risk their bones just to play a sport team had a rough season in the win that they love. column with a record of 3-4 be- I’m not trying to stop kids cause the team was shorthanded for from playing this great sport. I’m players as the season went on. just trying to let you guys know that Rugby is the kids on our a very tough rugby team are sport to play. real soldiers, The sport is and shouldn’t similar to foot- be talked down ball. However, to because of Write Articles! Learn Layout! since you take their record. Take Photos! Make Friends! those pads The ques- away, lots of tion you should people shy be asking your- away from Captain Sejah Laurent sprints up the field. self is, “would Be a Part of the playing this Photo Credit: Sejah Laurent I go out there sport. Broken and take a big bones are fairly common. If you hit from my man Edwin Owusu Register Forum have powerful kids rushing at you without wearing any type of pads?” with nothing to protect yourself Some people would say, “Yeah, I’m with, you start to worry about the not scared.” Some will walk away Next Year! injuries you could get. This sounds and say, “I’m good.” Most of you kind of crazy to me as a football guys wouldn’t take that risk, so join playing reporter, and you don’t me and pay tribute to these players Meetings Every Thursday in Room 2309 even get a helmet or shoulder pads who do take that risk every day.