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Volume LIX, Number 1 OCtober 2018 Founders’ Day celebrates sisterhood

Excerpt from Teleri Broomhead’s ’19 Founders’ Day Reflection Our theme for this school year, “Leadership Rooted in Gentle Courage,” is certainly evident in the story of the first Founders’ Day has always been one of my favorite days of Sisters of Saint Joseph. Being a leader, being a founder, espe- the year, and I consider it a very special day for me. On this cially as a woman, has a deep and poignant meaning. Be- day every year, I am reminded of the reason why I chose to at- ing a leader means being strong and empowered, but be- tend the Mount, the sisterhood, and the dedicated mission be- ing a leader rooted in gentle courage is much more complex. hind it. Over the past four years, I have allowed this mission to Being a leader rooted in gentle courage means having the pas- become a part of me and more clearly define my experiences. sion and determination to speak out for that in which you believe. It Sisterhood at the Mount is rooted in encouraging and inspir- means always remembering to have humility and a passion for kind- ing your fellow women but also in sharing the ideals and prin- ness. Being a leader rooted in gentle courage means doing what you ciples that have been passed down for generations of Mount can with what you have to make a difference, no matter how small. women, since the beginning of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. On this Founders’ Day, I encourage you all: Be strong Founders’ Day especially is a day where we celebrate the gifts women, be empowered women, be the leaders of tomorrow, be we have been given by our sisters who have come before us, and leaders rooted in gentle courage. I encourage you to continue how lucky we all are to be able to pass more gifts down to those to share the inspirational story of those six founding sisters who will come after us. We celebrate our place in the sisterhood. through your actions, your pursuits, and as always, your faith. Lubinski presents careers in Service Academies and ROTC tives from the academies was sonal experiences in the United Their presentations demon- can women serve the United By Áine Playdon ’19 important for Lubinski. Alicia States Navy following their par- strated to the student body just States in a service capacity, O’Quinn ’08 and Jennifer Peters ticipation in their respective uni- what Lubinski hoped to accom- Mount women can. The Women As Founders sem- ’02 both spoke about their per- versities’ ROTC programs. plish with her project: Not only Major Turner, former Marine inar course allows students and Mount history teacher, to create projects that serve said, “In many respects, the the community or address Mount’s mission statement issues they feel have been mirrors the Marine Corps’ overlooked. mission and principles.” For senior Emily Lu- Lubinski is interested in binski, this course meant enrolling in an Army ROTC an opportunity to promote program in college and also interest in Service Acad- spoke about the importance emies and Reserve Officer of understanding the oppor- Training Corps (ROTC) tunities ROTC and service programs as well as bet- academies can offer to stu- ter appreciation as to what dents. She said that bringing the military does in service the idea that these career for our county and others. paths are available to Mount “I felt like Mount students girls was important because weren’t aware that service she did not see those paths academies were an oppor- highlighted at the Mount. tunity for college for girls Senior Mackie Mathews, like us,” she said. who is also interested in On October 11, Lubinski pursuing ROTC in college, presented her project, bring- said of the project, “I was ing representatives to Mount so happy to experience this from the United States presentation. . . . [It] allowed Naval Academy (USNA), us, as Mount girls, to hear West Point (USMA) and all that we can accomplish the United States Air Force in this male-dominated ca- Academy (USAFA), as well For her Women As Founders project, senior Emily Lubinski organized a panel of military members to reer path. I am incredibly as two Mount alumnae who speak to the entire student body. Pictured (from left): Phil Caldwell (U.S. Air Force Academy), Jenni- proud to have witnessed participated in ROTC while fer Kerner Peters ’02 (College of the Holy Cross ROTC unit), Alicia Elliott O’Quinn ’08 (University of this project and to say that I in college. know Emily Lubinski.” Having Mount gradu- Notre Dame ROTC unit), Lubinski, Jae Kim (West Point), Amanda Serfass (U.S. Naval Academy) and ates as well as representa- Erin Sleister (U.S. Naval Academy). Mount News Page 2 The Campanile October 2018 Mount welcomes new colleagues By Molly Mook ’19 in 12th grade.” academic, college and career and Vacca hopes to get involved in service experience. For the past In addition to classroom teach- personal/social—during these Culinary Club. A Penn State five summers, Mr. Dominick has Miss Lisa Ford ing, Mrs. Fabrey worked as a spe- very important years in their graduate, Mrs. Vacca said she served in Urban Immersion with Miss Lisa Ford joins the Sci- cial education advocate. identity formation and personal- cheered on her friends at Penn LaSalle’s service program. ence Department this year, teach- A certified yoga instructor, ity development.” State’s THON and would love to This program focuses on ing Biology and Anatomy and Mrs. Fabrey said that she would Outside of school, Mrs. Tray- get involved in the Mount’s Mini- bringing boys from LaSalle to Physiology. “like to start teaching yoga after wick’s interests include walking THON. Philadelphia to work with other Miss Ford comes to the Mount school” and that “any colleagues her dog, Hercules, reading fiction, Outside of school, Mrs. Vacca schools and programs to better from Bishop McDevitt High that want to come are welcome.” spending time with family and enjoys reading, cooking, watch- improve the city. He called Urban School where she worked for 23 Working at the same place as participating in exercise classes. ing her children play sports and Immersion “a cultural immersion years, first as a science teacher, her husband is interesting, Mrs. Having played basketball at both just spending time with her fam- of your own city.” then as Assistant Principal for Fabrey said, because they are West Chester and Eastern, Mrs. ily. Mrs. Vacca has three children When he likes to “zone out,” Activities and later as Assistant in their “own sort of worlds” at Traywick has been the assistant in grades six, nine and ten, all in Mr. Dominick plays the piano. He Principal for Academics. Mount. The biggest change is coach for North Penn’s girls’ different schools. began playing piano in the third “I have not met a single person, that they get to share the morning basketball team for the past four “My family takes up most of grade. Instead of classical music, either faculty, staff, or student, commute with one another. As years, a position she will continue my time,” she said. “Which is however, he loves the music of that has not been helpful, pleas- parents of two little children, the to hold this year. good, because we only have them classic rock icons like Billy Joel. ant, wanting to be here. . . This is couple uses this commute as quiet At Mount, Mrs. Traywick said for so long, and then they go off At the Mount, Mr. Dominick the place to be,” Miss Ford said of time spent together. she would “love to do the retreats. to college.” would like to get involved with her transition to the Mount. As for Mrs. Fabrey’s time at I think that’s a really unique way Mrs. Vacca grew up in Fair- the theater program and Cam- Miss Ford earned her degrees the Mount so far, she said that to get to know the students and field County, Connecticut, where pus Ministry work with Mrs. C, at Millersville University and but for now he wants to settle in Saint Joseph’s University. When and learn how to navigate block asked why she became a teacher, scheduling. she told The Campanile, “It’s al- ways what I wanted to do. I’ve Mr. Joseph Martin known since I was little. I was the Mr. Joseph Martin served as a kid who always wanted to play long-term substitute teacher for teacher.” Ms. Kathleen Ochs last year dur- Miss Ford said science was al- ing fourth quarter, and the Mount ways her favorite subject. “When now welcomes him as a full-time you study something, you see it, colleague in the Religion Depart- you read about it, you know all ment. these facts about it, but then you “The students were welcom- get to do a lab to go with it and ing, and the faculty, S. Kathleen you can actually prove it.” and Dr. Caviston gave me sup- In regards to activities at port,” said Mr. Martin of his time Mount, Miss Ford said she would substituting. “They continue that like to get involved with Student support this year.” Council. She has participated Theology Department Chair since high school and has run a Mrs. Robin Escobar said, “It’s not week-long workshop with the easy to come in as a sub, and he Pennsylvania Association of Stu- did an excellent job for us in that dent Councils every summer for capacity. It’s a wonderful oppor- the past 30 years. tunity that he was able to start this Outside of school, Miss Ford year in his own way as a teacher.” Mount’s new colleagues (from left): Mr. Matthew Dominick, Mr. Joseph Martin, Mrs. has coached volleyball and soft- Mr. Martin, a LaSalle Univer- ball for the past 20 years. She also Mary Frances Traywick, Miss Lisa Ford, Mrs. Michelle Fabrey and Mrs. Virginia Vacca sity graduate, teaches Old Tes- works at a swim club. her loving it is probably an under- have a shared experience.” she lived with her grandmother, tament Faith and Traditions to Science Department Chair statement. “It’s an ideal place for Guidance Department Chair Virginia, and her mother, also freshmen and Morality to juniors. Mrs. Kellyann Cilio said of “the a teacher,” she said, where form- Mrs. Amy Balcer told The Cam- Virginia. But nicknames were Before joining the Mount staff, team”’s new member, “Her many ing student-teacher relationships panile, “Mrs. Traywick brings given to each “just to keep the Mr. Martin taught at Mercy Vo- years of high school experience “is valued and emphasized.” a wealth of knowledge about sanity.” cational High School for seven are already evident by her calm English Department Chair Mrs. school and college counseling to “My grandmother was Vir- years, Father Judge for one year demeanor, flexible nature and all- Margaret DeStefano said, “She is the Guidance Department. She is ginia, my mom was Ginny, I was and West Catholic for two years. around passion for her students, genuinely a dear person who is enthusiastic about counseling and Ginger,” she said. For a short time in high school, classroom and teaching.” very generous with her time, who I am excited to have her join our Mrs. Vacca told The Campani- Mr. Martin said he contemplated is willing to help no matter when, team.” le she is “thrilled” to be at Mount. entering the priesthood. When Mrs. Michelle Fabrey what, why and where. . . the rap- “Best job, best school, best every- asked by The Campanile why he After hearing stories about the port that she has with her students By Aydin McPhilemy ’19 thing,” she said. “It’s a fantastic began teaching, Mr. Martin said, Mount time and time again from is just a joy to see.” place to be.” “I wanted a meaningful job where her husband, teacher and guid- Mrs. Virginia Vacca I could impact people’s lives in a ance counselor Mr. Jonathan Fab- Mrs. Mary Frances Mrs. Virginia “Ginger” Vacca Mr. Matthew Dominick positive way, and I saw teaching rey, Mrs. Michelle Fabrey wanted Traywick joins the Language Department, Mr. Matthew Dominick is no as a way to do that.” to come and check out the school The Mount welcomes Mrs. teaching French I, II and III. Last stranger to the Mount. A LaSalle Since coming to the Mount, for herself. Subbing only one day Mary Frances Traywick to the year, Mrs. Vacca started at the graduate, he substituted at the Mr. Martin has been moderat- last year led her to say, “Wow. It Guidance Department as both a Mount as a long term substitute Mount in 2016, and this year will ing Pax Christi and has already really is just as awesome as he counselor and a sophomore guid- for Madame Deshaguette. teach New Testament to sopho- begun working with Mrs. C in said.” ance teacher. Department Chair Mrs. Anne mores and Morality to juniors. Campus Ministry service pro- This year, Mrs. Fabrey joins “I just thought it was a won- Hoffman said, “As soon as we Prior to the Mount, Mr. Domi- grams. Mr. Martin also donates the English Department, teaching derful opportunity to jump on found out Madame was leaving nick served as Campus Minister and volunteers for soup kitchens, freshman Introduction to Writing board,” said Mrs. Traywick of the us, she was our first choice, and at Father Judge High School and participates in baby goods drives and Literature and sophomore position. luckily she was available to come most recently as a seventh and and walks in the March for Life. American Literature. Before coming to the Mount, and work with us.” eigth grade teacher at Visitation Mr. Martin coached the track Mrs. Fabrey said that English she was the Director of Coun- Prior to coming to the Mount, BVM in Kensington. team for six years at Mercy Vo- has always been her favorite sub- seling at Pope John Paul High Mrs. Vacca taught for seven years “I was teaching seventh and cational and plans to get involved ject. She told The Campanile that School. Mrs. Traywick pursued at Saint Joseph’s Prep and later eighth grade science, religion, with Mount track in the spring. she loves “the artistry of teach- her undergraduate degree at West worked at a textbook company, sometimes math and English. . He enjoys playing sports and is ing” and is fascinated by “the un- Chester University and her gradu- where she trained teachers on how . Oh, and I was also music, and also involved in a recreation cen- derlying principles of how some- ate degree at Eastern University. to use different textbooks. Mrs. they had me doing gym,” he said. ter basketball league. He and his one learns something.” When asked what she likes Vacca coordinated four student Mrs. Escobar said Mr. Domi- wife have two children, a seven- Mrs. Fabrey began teaching most about her job, Mrs. Tray- trips to France with her students nick’s experience teaching at a year-old and three-year-old. His after she graduated from Cabrini wick said, “I love school coun- at the Prep and said she is very variety of schools is “quite a gift wife teaches English at Abington University. In the past, Mrs. Fab- seling because I get to work with open to continuing the Mount’s that he brings [to the Mount].” Junior High School. rey taught seniors, and she likes and help students across all of tradition of visiting LePuy. Mr. Dominick also comes to joke, “I’ve spent a lot of my life their developmental domains— In addition to teaching, Mrs. with an abundance of volunteer Mount News October 2018 The Campanile Page 3 Maguire ’21 serves the dear neighbor in Uganda Left: Sophomore Ilsa Ma- guire shares smiles and a lollipop with one of Luwe- ro’s little children. Maguire organized her service trip to Uganda through the char- ity Building a Bridge to Uganda.

Right: Girls from Pope John Paul II High School in Uganda pose wearing their new bras, donated through Maguire’s charity Bras for Girls.

By Jenny Seminack ’21 girls a new bra,” said Maguire. and then I was thinking, because importance of religion in their love to give.” “[They] made a really big differ- I know that a lot of the girls are daily lives. Waking up in the dark Maguire also discussed how This past summer, sophomore ence.” very athletic, ‘What do they do to attend 5 a.m. mass was a daily her trip made her think about Ilsa Maguire learned what it Maguire started her charity to play? Do they have things that part of the girls’ routine. serving the dear neighbor in an means to serve the dear neigh- effort, named Bras for Girls, to support them?’” said Maguire. Maguire’s main takeaway from entirely new way. bor—even when that neighbor is provide underprivileged girls in Maguire organized her efforts the trip was her amazement at the “Going to a different coun- on the other side of the world. Uganda with necessities that only through the charity Building a attitudes of the children she met. try and serving people who are In early August, Maguire trav- another girl might consider. In- Bridge to Uganda, which con- “The most amazing thing about from completely different back- eled to Luwero, Uganda, to do- spired by her mother’s recent vol- nects Pennsylvanians to schools them is how much love they have grounds, different ethnicities, nate over 300 bras to the girls of unteer work in the region, Magu- and orphanages in Uganda and when they don’t even know you. different viewpoints, different re- Pope John Paul II High School. ire wanted to make sure that the sponsors an annual trip to East Before they even met me, they ligions… they’re so different yet The bras were collected mainly girls “have enough simple things, Africa. would write me letters and they you’re still so connected. You’re from the Mount community, as like bras.” Maguire spent 10 days living in would just talk about how much still human beings and they’re well as family and friends outside “I guess from a female stand- a dormitory with the girls of Pope they loved me. It’s amazing; they still your neighbor.” of school. point, I was thinking that being John Paul II High School. While just love everybody. They have “Mounties gave at least 300 a female is already so hard. . . living with them, she realized the nothing, yet they have so much Firebirds connect with Pink Hawks in Mexico By Alyssa Charlton ’20 emails over the summer. In Sep- how universal the struggles teen- tember, The Firebirds met after age girls face are, and it reminded The Mount’s robotics team, school and chatted with the Pink me that we’re all in this together. The Firebirds, has recently con- Hawks over Skype. Even though we only talked for nected with another all-girls ro- The Firebirds’ Vice Presi- about an hour, I really felt like botics team in Mexico, the Pink dent of Business and Marketing, I formed a sisterly bond with Hawks. Dariya Brann ’20 said, “Skyping them.” Last spring, the Pink Hawks with them was such an incredible This new relationship will al- reached out to the Firebirds af- experience because I got to meet low both teams to gain new ideas, ter hearing about them through girls my age with the same inter- develop friendships and build a their social media presence. The ests as me from another country. support system between other The Firebirds and the Pink Hawks discuss their experi- two teams continued to exchange Talking to them made me realize young women in STEM. ences of being females in STEM fields over Skype. THE CAMPANILE West Virginia Service Trip 120 West Wissahickon Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031

Editors-in-Chief: Sarah Alessandrini ’19 Teleri Broomhead ’19 Nora Hogan ’19 Áine Playdon ’19

Associate Editors: Sammy Knoblauch ’20 Meghan Scheffey ’20

Page Editors: Blair Bocklet ’20 Katherine Davies ’20 Maeve Gallagher ’20 Maggie McBride ’20 Molly Mook ’19 Anna Murphy ’20 By Allie Prue ’19 poverty in the area and ruined the ies assisted two families in their Kiara Pile ’19 environment. homes, helping them with clean- Shannon Reilly ’20 From July 22 to July 28, 20 Half of the Mounties served at ing and small labor projects. Mounties and three faculty mem- the Wade Center, an afterschool Reflecting on her experience, bers served the dear neighbor in program and summer camp for junior Kelly Rothenberg said, “It Journalism Class: Taylor Chandler ’19 Pipestem, West Virginia. underprivileged children. The didn’t really hit me until the mid- Katherine Davies ’20 The girls visited a mountain- center gives the children a safe dle of the week the huge impact Aydin McPhilemy ’19 top removal site; mountaintop and fun escape from some of the we were making by helping just Molly Mook ’19 removal is the process in which harsher realities they face. These a few people. Being away from a mounatin is blown up in order Mounties performed manual la- home and unplugged from tech- to extract coal. While the process bor to beautify the children’s play nology gave me an opportunity Artist: Taylor Chandler ’19 is more efficient and cheaper than area. They also helped provide a to connect with some amazing coal mining, it has cost coal min- roof for one of the families. people.” Adviser: Ms. Bernadette Leonard ers their jobs, contributed to the The other half of the Mount- Mount News Page 4 The Campanile october 2018 Zakrzewski ’11 anchors newsletter for Washington Post By Sarah Alessandrini ’19 ern University’s Medill School of the newsletter sent to their inbox In spite of the challenges fac- career. Journalism, Zakrzewski spent each day, the Post will have spon- ing the industry, Zakrzewski said “There were a lot of people at Catherine Zakrzewski ’11, who a quarter in D.C. covering Con- sors advertise in the newsletter. being a journalist is still “one of the Mount who made me under- formerly reported on startup com- gress. Later that the most fun jobs stand how exciting and interest- panies in Silicon Valley for the year, she did an out there.” ing both journalism and politics Wall Street Journal, has taken a internship at the “It’s a very inter- can be,” said Zakrzewski. “I new role at the Washington Post. Boston Globe’s esting time to be in think everyday Mount influences Her new position will involve office in D.C. Be- media because it’s what I do at work.” writing stories every day about fore Wall Street, undergoing such Although she didn’t have a technology companies and how Zakrzewski had a huge shift with clear plan for her career, Zakrze- lawmakers in Washington D.C. done a number the way we get our wski knew early on the values she are working to regulate them. of internships in news,” said Za- wanted to adhere to as a journal- Zakrzewski will be anchoring college, writing krzewski. “We’re ist. the Post’s new Tech 202 newslet- about various all competing in “I knew what kind of report- ter, which is set to be launched topics such as an online world er I wanted to be,” she said. “I sometime later this fall. One of police reporting where anyone can wanted to do stories that could the biggest challenges posed by and writing about press publish at any have an impact and were well- a daily newsletter is maintaining higher education time.” researched.” relevance, because “In the news for USA Today. Zakrzewski is Zakrzewski touched on the im- business you can only plan so Having now looking forward to portance of journalism and what much.” worked for sev- working in a posi- being a journalist means to her. “I think we’re at a really in- eral major news Zakrzewski ’11 has enjoyed great success in journalism. tion that com- “I think the most important teresting time in both the tech outlets, Zakrze- bines her interests thing that any of us can do is tell industry and the political world,” wski touched on the challenges Aside from writing stories for the in technology and politics. She the truth,” she said. “In an era said Zakrzewski. “It’s also a time facing journalists today. The newsletter, Zakrzewski will also said her interest in politics began where you have people talking when there’s a lot of risks being Tech 202 newsletter, she said, is be hosting live events where she with her AP Government and about bias in the media, all you posed with technology.” an example of how newspapers will interview prominent people United States History classes at can do is talk to as many people The D.C. area is nothing un- are experimenting with differ- in the technology industry. These the Mount. She thanked her his- as you can, to really get out onto familiar to Zakrzewski. While ent ways to earn profit. Instead events will be live streamed on tory and English teachers for the the scenes, to try to understand studying journalism at Northwest- of having subscribers pay to have the Post’s website. impact they’ve had on her life and what the truth is.” Bittenbender ’20 pursues photojournalism at NYT summer program By Katherine Davies ’20 because that’s the center of cul- my teachers like the relationships York. One of the most important taught but was noticeable was ture, business and art.” we have with teachers at Mount,” lessons she learned is “to shoot that everyone in that field has the When junior Caroline Bit- Bittenbender spent two weeks she said. with meaning.” same perspective on life and the tenbender was scrolling through in Manhattan where she and In particular, Bittenbender not- “I’m so much better at getting world, and I think that’s why I Instagram last winter, she came hundreds of other students from ed her main teacher, Jennifer Alt- a story out of my pictures and not feel so attached to the program. across an ad for The School of around the world were housed in man, a photojournalist who con- just taking a picture for aesthetic The New York Times’ mission is The New York Times summer the Fordham University Lincoln tributes to the Washington Post purposes, but then [the course] to capture the truth. Writing and program for high school students. Center Campus. Mornings were and Boston Globe in addition to helped with the aesthetic aspect depicting the first draft of his- “It was perfect for me,” said spent in class and afternoons in the New York Times. too.” tory is a really big responsibility Bittenbender, who applied for the the city shooting photos. “I just kind of want to be her,” Moving forward, Bittenbender so you want to do it the right way Photojournalism as Art course, “To be taught by industry pro- said Bittenbender. “She’s so cool.” said she knows she wants to pur- and in a beautiful way.” “because I’m interested in pho- fessionals and Pulitzer Prize win- Bittenbender said she can see sue a career in photojournalism. tography but especially photo- ners is insane. I at first felt as if a huge difference between pic- “I feel like that’s what I’m called journalism. . . there’s no better they were celebrities. But I was tures that she took before going to to do,” she said. place to do it than New York City able to develop a relationship with New York and after going to New “Something that wasn’t really

Bittenbender took photographs around New York City for her classes in photojournalism at The School of The New York Times’ summer program. Mount news October 2018 The Campanile Page 5 Alessandrini ’19 interns at Chestnut Hill Local By Meg Schanes ’19 terviews and writing articles. She that homeowners set up outside for the Chestnut Hill Library to cal internship program has start- often explored her surroundings their homes. Alessandrini inter- be renovated proved her most ed journalism careers everywhere It’s the final week of the 2017-18 of Chestnut Hill, looking for a viewed a number of Chestnut Hill challenging to write. from the Philadelphia Inquirer to school year at the Mount. APs are new story to cover. The intern- residents who have Little Free Li- “I found it challenging,” she Mexico City,” Alessandrini inter- done, classes are winding down ship allowed her to get a said, “first because I had viewed her predecessors to learn and all the junior class wants to first-hand view of the in- to track down the right how the Chestnut Hill internship do is kick back and have a relax- dustry. people to interview, but helped them earn success in their ing summer of doing absolutely “Just being in the of- also because for the first future careers. nothing. While her classmates fice alone was exciting time, I was finding that After high school, Alessan- were praying for summer to come for me, because I got to some people were reluc- drini plans to continue studying quickly, senior, Campanile editor witness first-hand all that tant to speak with me.” journalism and participating in Sarah Alessandrini was hard at goes into the production After four long weeks, other internships that may help work creating an application that of a weekly paper. I was she completed her sec- her on her career path. She rec- would earn her a spot interning at also able to speak directly ond article and learned ommends the internship to any the Chestnut Hill Local. with other journalists, a valuable lesson in ob- Mountie with an interest in writ- Alessandrini’s application con- editors and staff members taining information in ing and journalism. sisted of a mailed résumé, writing to learn more about their less-than-ideal circum- “I believe this particular in- samples and an interview with the jobs. It was a hands-on stances. ternship was unlike any other, Local’s former associate publish- experience all around,” In her final and favorite because the amount of autonomy er, Larry Hochberger. Alessandri- she said. article, Alessandrini set and responsibility I was given as ni said she was “beyond excited” Alessandrini pub- Senior Campanile editor Sarah Alessandrini her sights on the world a high-schooler was unexpected,” to learn that she’d been selected lished three articles dur- poses with Chestnut Hill Local issue. beyond Chestnut Hill. she said. “I think having this op- for the internship position. ing her time at the Local. The Anna Fisher Clark portunity early on to experience As an intern, Alessandrini was The first was a feature on “Little braries to learn more about their Memorial Fund has been funding real-world journalism is worth- responsible for finding ideas, tak- Free Libraries,” a program which experiences with the program. internships for young journalists while for anyone interested in the ing photographs, conducting in- sponsors free book exchanges Her next article on the potential for years. In a piece titled “A lo- field.” Crew team rows in Henley Regatta across the “pond”

(Top left) Mount Crew seniors pose with their blazers at the Women’s Henley Regatta international athletes’ reception; (Bottom left) The 3V+ jump with their Reading gold; (Right) Members of the JV8+ and V4+ pose outside of their host’s house. Members of the team traveled to England over the summer to race in the Reading Amateur Regatta, where the JV8+ and 3V+ placed first, and the Henley Women’s Regatta, spending two weeks experiencing life in the beautiful Henley-on-Thames. The team was also able to tour the Lean- der Rowing Club, one of the oldest and most elite rowing clubs in the world, spend a day in London and row extensively on part of the historic Henley Royal Regatta course, which is only open to men and elite women for racing. Going to Henley, as senior Aydin McPhilemy pointed out, “was an insight into the world of elite rowing.” From becoming familiar with English public transportation to eating at OATOPIA to racing on the historic Thames River, Henley Women’s Regatta was definitely a trip to remember. Aine Playdon ’19 Field Hockey players compete in tournament in England By Mari Kniezewski ’19 Field Hockey World raise our skills to the next ment, we adjusted our positioning Cup, hosted in London level. in order to maintain good compo- Going to London with my field this year. Watching the Our biggest take away sure and take control. Our team hockey club was a very memo- games was a way for us came from the British was able to advance to the semi- rable experience, and I was lucky to come together and teams. British players are finals of the tournament where enough to share it with two of my witness the top players incredibly patient, pass- we lost to a skilled British team; closest friends and fellow class- in the world compete at ing the ball back to their however, we were able to achieve mates, Maeve McCarthy and the highest level of field defenders when there are third place overall. Maddie Niekelski. hockey. no players open, rather The new skills we learned Touring the city, we squeezed My teammates and I than forcing the ball up overseas have become valuable in all of the sights: the Tower of were able to take what the field. Interestingly assets to each of our individual London, Buckingham Palace, we saw and apply it in enough, these teams still games here. Westminster Abbey, Hampton the tournament that we play a very fast and ag- We left London having learned Court Palace and Windsor Castle. played in while overseas. gressive game, helping a lot and having created memories The highlight of our trip, how- Experiencing different Seniors Maeve McCarthy, Mari Kniezewski, them control play. with many of the British players, ever, was watching the Women’s styles of play helped us and Maddie Niekelski in London this summer. Playing in the tourna- our friends across “the pond.” Commentary Page 6 The Campanile october 2018 Nobel Prize given to women advocates By Meghan Scheffey ’20 Institute. Britain about her experience and refuses to quit, saying, “I will go Denis Mukwege, a gynecological Murad has refused to accept the more widespread problem of back to my life when women in surgeon from the Democratic Re- The 2018 Nobel peace prize the traditional shame and silence mass rape as a weapon of war. captivity go back to their lives, public of Congo, a country that was awarded to Nadia Murad surrounding her experience. At Murad broke tradition and when my community has a place, the United Nations labeled the and Dr. Denis Mukwege for their age 23, she was named the United decided to show her face when when I see people accountable for rape capital of the world. He has work to end sexual violence as a treated thousands of victims of weapon of war. sexual violence from age two to Nadia Murad was herself a vic- seventy. tim of sexual violence by the Is- Dr. Mukwege has openly spoke lamic State. In 2014, ISIS invaded out against his government and her hometown in Northern Iraq. the sexual violence committed All of the men were executed by its soldiers. In 2012, he gave and Murad, along with thousands a speech at the United Nations of other Yazidi women and chil- chastising the Congolese gov- dren, was abducted and sold at ernment and other governments a slave market. Murad was sold around the world for not doing to an ISIS judge who repeatedly more to stop this epidemic. raped and beat her. In her autobi- This speech almost cost him ography, “The Last Girl”, Murad his life. When he returned to Bu- wrote, “At some point, there was kavu, Congo, four armed men rape and nothing else… You don’t entered into his house and held know who will open the door next his children hostage. During the to attack you, just that it will hap- attack, his guard was killed, but pen and that tomorrow might be he miraculously survived. worse.” Nadia Murad and Dr. Denis Mukwege were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work This failed assassination at- Nadia Murad eventually es- to end sexual violence as a weapon of war. tempt did not deter Dr. Mukwe- caped, but many of her people ge from his cause. He spent two are still suffering today. Approxi- Nations’ first Goodwill Ambas- speaking to these bodies, and she their crimes.” months in exile, but decided to mately 3,000 Yazidi women and sador for the Dignity of Survi- has been praised as a hero by oth- At age 25, Nadia Murad is the return to treat more victims in girls are victims of sexual vio- vors of Human Trafficking. She er Yazidi women in her homeland second youngest person to win the Congo and continues to advo- lence by the Islamic State as part spoke before the United Nations of Iraq, according to The New the Nobel Peace Prize after Ma- cate for the end of mass rape on a of its military strategy to elimi- Security Council, the United York Times. lala Yousafzai, who was honored global scale. nate the Yazidi population, ac- States House of Representatives Although sharing her trauma with the award in 2014. cording to the Norwegian Nobel and the House of Commons in is difficult and exhausting, Murad Murad shares the prize with Dr. Saudi Arabian women take the wheel By The Campanile this right without the consent of a try to suppress activists until the According to the professor, this car if it broke down. husband or male family member recent policy change; just weeks study was based off a UNESCO With such hostility towards On June 24, years of fearless who could drive them to vote. Ad- before the ban was lifted, 17 pro- study. However, it is extremely women drivers, one might won- protesting and tireless activism ditionally, The New York Times testors were arrested for sedition biased in that Saudi Arabia is the der whether women are seizing came to a culmination for Saudi reported that the ban on women and spying. last country in the world to ban the opportunity to drive or wait- Arabian women. The country’s driving discouraged them from Continuing to try to crush the women from driving. ing for the tension to relent. When ban on women’s driving was fi- working because in order to work movement, some Saudi Arabians A YouGov survey found that asked by The Campanile if she nally lifted. they had to spend a large portion claimed dubious arguments like almost twenty-five percent of had seen a lot of women drivers, Governed by extreme tradi- of their salary on drivers or have a “there would be more accidents Saudi Arabian citizens were op- a 16-year-old Saudi Arabian girl, tionalist views, the country re- male relative drive them to work. if women would be allowed to posed to the policy change. Al- who wished to remain anony- stricts women’s independence mous, replied, “No, I haven’t seen making them subject to men. In that many women driving but Saudi Arabia, women are forced there is a lot of excitement around to adhere to strict dress codes, those that do drive and everyone forbidden from fraternizing with is eager to get a license. But wom- unfamiliar men and held under en still face a lot of controversy if a guardianship system. This sys- they decide to drive and the ones tem holds that each woman in the that do are usually only there be- country must be legally bound to cause they have the support of a male guardian, either a husband their husband and family.” or male relative, for her entire life. After being asked if she wished Women must have their guard- to drive once she is legally old ian’s permission to get a job, go to enough, the 16-year-old stated, college, travel and receive medi- “I definitely do want to drive cal care. Guardians can also file a once I’m old enough because for legal complaint against a “disobe- so long women not being able to dient” wife or daughter. drive was something that defined Despite these obstacles, wom- the country, and now it is defined en’s rights activists have made as a country that although is slow great strides towards equal- is nevertheless making progress ity within their country over the in changing its somewhat back- past few years through protests wards traditions.” and campaigns, like the widely With women gaining this es- successful Facebook campaign sential freedom to drive, the Women2Drive. As a result of this This change did not come drive.” In her 2013 TED talk, though this percentage may seem progress the country has made is unshakeable spirit, women have about naturally; it is the work of Manal al-Sharif, a Saudi Arabian relatively small, the animosity easily seen. However, the country begun to gain custody of their many unrelenting women who women’s driving activist, dis- towards women drivers only in- still has much progress to make in children in divorces, go to col- have endured hardships like jail cussed a study conducted by a lo- creased after the policy change women’s rights, particularly with lege, work abroad, vote, run for time, public shame and death cal university professor regarding was announced. Shortly after the its guardianship system. local government and now drive threats. In 1990, the first protest women driving. The study that official announcement, a text cir- Although women need per- themselves, according to The was staged by 47 women who went on to be presented to the culated through Whatsapp calling mission from their guardian for New York Times. drove around Riyadh, Saudi Ara- top Saudi Arabian government on the “virtuous ones” to impede many undertakings, they do not Gaining the right to drive also bia’s capital city. According to officials claims that rates of rape, the lifting of the ban. Threatening need permission to get a driver’s allows women to practice many The New York Times, they were adultery, illegitimate children, messages have also been directed license, which underscores the of their other newly acquired arrested for their outbreak, even prostitution and drug abuse are at women on social media plat- steady progress women in Saudi rights. For example, women were though the ban was just a cultural greater in countries where women forms like Twitter, where a video Arabia are making on their way given the right to vote in 2011. practice with no legal author- are allowed to drive than coun- was posted of a man scoffing that to equality. However, they could not exercise ity. The government continued to tries where women cannot drive. he would burn a woman and her Commentary october 2018 The Campanile page 7 Ruth Bader Ginsburg: judge, icon, inspiration with her stellar academic achieve- for the family of service mem- Bill Clinton interviewed Gins- cent less than three of her male co- By Molly Mook ’19 ments. She eventually worked bers regardless of sex. Ginsburg burg. According to President workers who held the same job as as a clerk, a professor at Rutgers argued for a military woman’s Clinton, within fifteen minutes of she did. The decision stated that An icon for past and future University Law School and a pro- right to the same housing allow- their conversation, he decided to she did experience gender based generations, Ruth Bader Gins- fessor at Columbia University. ances the married men had. With nominate her for Supreme Court discrimination but did not file her burg, the “Notorious RBG,” has With the Women’s Rights this case, Ginsburg wrote a brief Justice. At her Supreme Court charge in time. Justice Ginsburg’s truly changed the lives of Ameri- Movement gaining speed, Gins- for the male members of the court Confirmation Hearing in 1993, dissent against this opinion even- can women. burg began making her reputation that depicted life of a second class she told the audience, “I would tually led to President Obama’s Ginsburg’s lifelong mission is as an advocate and leading force citizen and women’s treatment not be in this room today without signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair to achieve gender equality and for women. She was the co-found- throughout history: “branded in- the determined efforts of men and Pay Act in 2009, restoring pay “to help keep our country in tune er of the American Civil Liberties ferior,” “waste of human resourc- women who kept dreams of equal discrimination protection. with its most basic values.” She Union’s Women’s Rights Project. es” and “too weak to vote.” citizenship alive.” An advocate against race-based worked towards this goal in her Ginsburg argued before the The Frontiero v Richardson Ginsburg won the nomination discrimination, in 2013 Ginsburg past career as a lawyer and con- US Supreme Court as an attor- case went in favor of the woman, 96 to 3 in votes and became the dissented to the Shelby County tinues to do so as an Associate v Holder decision that took the Justice of the Supreme Court. Voting Rights Act of 1965 away. A documentary film portray- She compared repealing this act ing Ginsburg’s life story came to one’s throwing away an um- out in May 2018. Directed and brella in a rainstorm because he produced by Betsy West and Julie or she is not getting wet. Cohen, “RBG” is highly impact- She filed yet another dissenting ful, informative and a must-view, opinion in response to a major- not only for young women, but for ity decision on Burwell v Hobby anyone who cares about our de- Lobby Stores Inc. in 2013 that mocracy. stated employers could refuse in- Ginsburg is a role model for surance coverage for birth control women in many aspects of her for religious reasons. Ginsburg life, including her education, has always been outspoken on the marriage, profession and dedica- reproductive rights of women and tion to a cause. even largely focused on the topic She attended Cornell Univer- in her Confirmation Hearing. sity and decided that she wanted The friendship of Justice Gins- to pursue law after the Red Scare. burg and Justice Scalia (who Ginsburg felt the need to improve passed away in 2016) can act as a society “by defending the rights model for people with conflicting of those people to think, to speak, political views today. Even on op- to write freely.” posite ends of the political range, At Cornell, she met Marty they were dear friends. Scalia Ginsburg, who, she said, believed joked, “She’s a very nice person. a woman’s work was just as im- She likes opera. What’s not to portant as a man’s. He later be- like? Except her views of the law, came her husband. of course.” “He was the first boy I ever Despite the immense support knew who cared that I had a and respect Ginsburg has re- brain,” she reflected. ceived, many detest her and her The dynamic that their rela- actions on the Supreme Court. tionship had is one sought after The film begins with voices criti- by many women today. Marty did cizing her as “anti-American,” an not view his successful wife as a “evil-doer,” a “disgrace to the Su- threat, and they took turns putting preme Court” and speaks to her one another’s careers first. lack of “respect for the traditions Seeking a profession few wom- of our Constitution.” en pursue, Ginsburg was one of Taking her mother’s advice, nine women in a class of over 500 Ginsburg “acts like a lady” and men at Harvard Law School. She does not allow herself to be over- constantly felt on display and was come with useless emotions such asked by the dean what she was as anger in response to the denun- doing “taking a seat that could be ciations against her. occupied by a man.” Some people also erupted in In addition to fighting the sex- anger when Ginsburg commented ism at school, Ginsburg was also Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pictured above as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme in a critical manner about Presi- the mother of a 14-month-old Court, a graduate of Columbia and mother to Jane, has fought for gender eqaulity dent Donald Trump in July 2016. child. When she was a freshman, throughout her life and career despite many pushbacks and obstacles. She was accused of being “parti- Marty (who was two years ahead san” and having no understand- of her at Harvard) was diagnosed ney six times, winning a total but the standard of review Gins- second woman on the bench of ing of her constitutional role. She with cancer. She took care of both of five cases. The film presented burg also hoped for was lost by the United States Supreme Court. issued an apology calling her re- Marty, her young daughter and shocking laws in effect in the year one vote. Only four out of nine She was near the middle of the marks “ill-advised” and express- her own school work. She also 1970 to display the kind of world justices signed that sex discrimi- political spectrum when con- ing her regret. kept Marty on track with his own she was arguing against. For ex- nation should be treated equal to firmed, but eventually moved fur- Some also worry that RBG is work. She would get notes from ample, employers in most states race discrimination. ther left and exercised her liberal too old for her work, but at 84 his classmates and type them up could legally fire a woman for be- One of Ginsburg’s most im- voice more starting in 2006 with she assured, “I will do this job as for him. Marty recovered and ing pregnant and husbands could pactful cases was Weinberger the change in Justices. During her long as I can do it full-steam, and graduated. not be prosecuted for raping their v Wiesenfeld in 1975 where she tenure on the Court, she battled when I can’t, that will be the time Despite all of these extra re- wives in 12 states. fought for a man’s right. When two types of cancers, but Justice that I will step down.” sponsibilities, Ginsburg managed In presenting her cases to the Stephen Wiesenfeld’s wife died Ginsburg never missed a day on Justice Ginsburg’s dedication to make the Law Review her sec- Supreme Court, Ginsburg knew during childbirth, he became the bench and was left “with an in striving to attain gender equal- ond year, an honor received by that she was speaking to men who the sole caregiver. However, So- enhanced appreciation of the joys ity is unquestionably admirable the top 25 in the class. truly did not think gender dis- cial Security informed him that of being alive.” and significant. She is an inspira- Halfway through her time at crimination existed. She built her the caregiver benefit is called a She has utilized her voice to tion for all who want to see men Harvard, she and Marty moved to cases to show these men that “the “mother’s benefit” and he did not deliver dissenting opinions on and women on an equal level in New York as he landed a job at gender line helps to keep women qualify for it. Ginsburg’s case several cases, where she express- America. a prestigious firm there. Ginsburg not on a pedestal, but in a cage.” revealed how gender based dis- es her disagreement with the ma- As Ruth Bader Ginsburg her- then finished her law degree at The first case she brought crimination harms everyone. The jority opinion of the Court. self once said, “I ask no favor for Columbia. before the Supreme Court was decision went unanimously in the Ledbetter v Goodyear was my sex. All I ask of our brethren It was very difficult for her to Frontiero v Richardson in 1973; father’s interest. heard by the Supreme Court in is that they take their feet off our find a job after graduation, even she hoped to win equal benefits Many years later, President 2006. Ledbetter was paid 40 per- necks.” Arts & Entertainment Page 8 The Campanile October 2018 Asian-American casts bring diversity to the silver screen mance. The story follows 16-year- version of herself in movies and it clear the lead had to be Asian- highlights an underserved demo- By Áine Playdon ’19 old Lara Jean Covey, played by on magazine covers and TV,” American. One producer said to graphic in Hollywood. However, “X-Men: Apocalypse”’s Lana Han wrote. “As an Asian-Ameri- me, as long as the actress captures it draws the focus of the viewer In August, the releases of “Cra- Condor, after her love letters, can girl, I didn’t have that experi- the spirit of the character, age and more towards issues of race and zy Rich Asians” and “To All the written to every crush she’s ever ence.” race don’t matter. I said, well, her class than “To All the Boys I’ve Boys I’ve Loved Before” sparked had, are sent to the crushes in Despite its cultural signifi- spirit is Asian-American. That Loved Before” does. worldwide conversations about question. cance, “To All the Boys I’ve was the end of that.” In fact, Kwan, Chu and pro- Asian representation in the me- Backed into a corner because Loved Before” operates like any The film was eventually picked ducers Nina Jacobson and Brad dia. Both fan favorites already, of these letters, Lara Jean enlists other teen romance movie. As up by Overlook Films and Awe- Simpson turned down a lucrative the movies feature Asian-Amer- Peter Kavinsky, childhood friend Vox’s Constance Brady noted, the someness TV. Han told People deal from Netflix to bring the ican leads and act as commen- and ex-boyfriend of her rival, to film is “just executing a classic that under these studios, “the fact dialogue of “Crazy Rich Asians” taries on the racial inequity in fake date her to avoid awkward- formula with care and affection. that the lead was Asian-American to the big screen, according to the film industry, particularly for ness; hijinks ensue. But … [the success],” she said, “is wasn’t seen as a liability.” TIME. Asian men and women. Jenny Han, the author of the because of the unabashed sweet- The creators of “Crazy Rich TIME writes, “By representing “Crazy Rich Asians,” released novel on which the movie is ness of this movie.” Asians” also met casting chal- Asian people so vividly, the film in theaters on August 15, deals based, has been extremely vocal The movie, directed by Susan lenges. Kevin Kwan and the mov- could set a precedent for many with issues of race and class, about the importance of represen- Johnson, does not set out to revo- ie’s director, John M. Chu, were more stories like this one to be while “To All the Boys I’ve tation in her creation. In an Op- lutionize the film industry. Brady first approached by a producer told. It’s coming at the right mo- Loved Before” offers representa- Ed published by the New York points out that instead, “‘To All who wanted to cast Rachel as a ment. After years of work in the tion simply by having an Asian- Times, Han wrote about her ex- the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is a white woman as well. Speaking game of Hollywood, “Crazy Rich American main character who Asians” is poised to win.” lives a normal life. The story, based in part on Based on the first book of a Kevin Kwan’s own life growing critically acclaimed trilogy by up in a rich Singaporean family, author Kevin Kwan, “Crazy Rich also draws attention to the issue Asians” centers around Chinese- of identity. Speaking to The Hol- American economics professor lywood Reporter, Kwan said, “I Rachel Chu, played by “Fresh tried to make Rachel’s story about Off the Boat’s” Constance Wu, as identity... about the experience of she navigates meeting the family being Asian-American, how it of her “crazy rich” Singaporean shapes you differently than the tycoon boyfriend, Nick Young, experience of being Asian-Asian. played by Henry Golding. People think it’s the same, but The audience is fully immersed when you grow up without your in the world of exorbitant wealth face being a part of dominant cul- with Rachel when she is thrown ture, it changes things.” into the deep end of Nick’s life, Part of the immense success family and culture. The roman- of the movie is from this focus tic comedy, called a “busy, fizzy on what it means to be Asian- movie” by The New York Times, American. Allyson Chiu of the panders to audiences of all ages “Crazy Rich Asians” (left) and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” brought representation Washington Post writes, “Not and demographics with its honest to the screen this August. only is [Rachel Chu] a rare Asian coverage of racial issues, witty American female protagonist, her dialogue and a fantastic cast of perience with the media growing throwback to the golden age of to Entertainment Weekly, Kwan character is complex. She’s multi- characters. up as an Asian-American. teen movies in the ’90s.” said, “I was like, ‘Well, you’ve dimensional and embodies a host According to the Huffington Her idols, she said, were like But to Jenny Han, however, missed the point completely. I of relatable Chinese and Ameri- Post, the movie has surpassed any other teenage girl’s: cute the casting of the movie was ex- said, ‘No, thank you.’” can traits. She’s real, not some both “The Proposal” and “Sex in boys from the shows she loved tremely important in providing The film features the first all- caricature, and in this film, she’s the City” as the highest-grossing and, more seriously, beautiful representation for young Asian- Asian cast to come out of Holly- the star.” romantic comedy in a decade and women from her favorite movies. Americans who cannot find wood in 25 years. TIME Maga- With their global successes, has been hailed as a groundbreak- “The truth is that teenage girls themselves in the media today. zine’s Karen K. Ho notes that the the movies, as Marina Fang of the ing film for its representation of think far more about other girls Speaking to People Magazine, movie may seem like a risk in an Huffington Post writes, “disman- Asians and Asian-Americans. than boys. When I was 13, my Han detailed her struggle to truly industry that does not celebrate tle the longstanding myth in Hol- The Huffington Post reported teen queen was Alicia Silverstone bring representation to her nov- Asian-Americans. lywood that movies by and about that “Crazy Rich Asians” has in her cutoffs and slip dresses, el’s screen adaptation. Many film “But if you understand the cul- people of color ‘don’t sell.’” dominated the box office since its ribbed camisoles and combat studios were eager to pick up her tural forces that are at play—an For Jenny Han, the hope is that release, making the most money boots.” story, she said, but at the price of underserved audience, the rapidly “teenage girls see Lana Candor over Labor Day weekend in 11 But, she recalled, she could casting Lara Jean as a white girl expanding influence of Asian cul- and feel the way I felt about my years. never truly feel connected to the rather than as Korean-American. ture and the power of the global teen idols. Constance Wu, Awk- Also based on a bestselling females on screen. In her Times editorial, Han box office,” she writes, “This $30 wafina, Gemma Chan of “Crazy book series, “To All the Boys I’ve “No average girl would ever wrote, “Even before the book million movie doesn’t seem like Rich Asians,” Kelly Marie Tran Loved Before” plays more to teen achieve that impossible ideal [of came out in 2014, there was in- much of a gamble at all.” of “Star Wars” — I hope they audiences with its soft retelling girls in Hollywood], but if she terest in making a movie. But the “Crazy Rich Asians,” like “To all end up on someone’s bulletin of Jenny Han’s coming-of-age ro- was white, she did see a glossier interest died as soon as I made All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” board.” Seniors reflect on the importance of representation Loved Before.” I loved watching ments of my life; I’ve never seen By Laurel Chung ’19 Lana Condor in “To All the Boys By Katie Edling ’19 her respond to a movie like she I’ve Loved Before” because she did with this one. As soon as the Coming from a family of im- played such a relatable character Being both Chinese and Cau- opening music came on, she be- migrants has come with its chal- to such a diverse audience. casian, I grew up with two differ- gan to sing along in Chinese to lenges; growing up as a Chi- It goes without saying that ent cultures in my house. Because the soundtrack, translating the nese-American, I’ve never felt “Crazy Rich Asians,” with an of where I live and attend school, lyrics as she went. truly comfortable in my own skin. entirely Asian cast and crew, my American culture has domi- Seeing a movie with an en- Whether in public or simply with was both inspiring and impact- nated my Chinese one, making tirely Asian cast was one of the my family, I’ve never felt truly ac- ful to me, and I hope that when me feel almost whitewashed. happiest moments of my life; I cepted as either fully Chinese or people watch it, they respect and For a lot of my life, I’ve finally felt represented. Seeing fully American. understand that it truly represents yearned for my Chinese ethnic- Lana Condor in “To All the Boys I remember watching mov- Asian culture. ity to take center stage, so when I’ve Loved Before” a week later ies and TV shows as a kid and Watching two movies with “Crazy Rich Asians” and “To made that feeling even more pro- not understanding why people Asian-American leads in the All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” nounced. like me weren’t the main char- same summer was amazing, and Seniors Katie Edling (left) and came out, I was beyond elated. Finally seeing Asian represen- acters. For me, this is why it was after seeing them and their suc- Laurel Chung (right) reflect on Watching “Crazy Rich Asians” tation on screen reinforced my so incredible to see “Crazy Rich cess, I’ve never been more proud the importance of representa- in the movie theater with my pride for exactly who I am – a Asians” and “To All the Boys I’ve of my heritage. tion. mother was one of the best mo- Chinese-American woman. Lifestyles october 2018 The Campanile page 9 London puts Modest Fashion on the map A career in By Blair Bocklet ’20 Fashion Week hosted more than Vogue Magazine, he said, “The jab wearing women, but for any- the Fashion sixty designers, influencers and aim is to get this to be part of one looking for a little more cov- For the third year, London celebrities for runway shows and London Fashion Week Festival erage. Now, going into its third Modest Fashion Week will take seminars. Among LMFW’s no- and showcase international mod- year, LMFW plans to launch new Industry place immediately after London table guests were actress Lindsay est brands alongside everyone brands, showcase collections of By Taylor Chandler ’19 Fashion Week. Lohan, model Halima Aden and else. The bigger aim is that we designers from around the globe London Modest Fashion Week Dubai-based influencer Tamara will slowly stop calling it Modest and pave the way for the mod- Vice President of Entertain- was founded by Haute-Elan de- Al-Gabbani. Fashion and just call it fashion.” est fashion industry’s growth. ment PR for Tommy Hilfiger, signer Romanna Bint-Abubaker Creative director Rahemur Thanks to Rahman and Bint- Thanks to London Modest Fash- Megan DiCiurcio, lives a life in whose goal was to make the Rahman believes LMFW has the Abubaker, Vogue Arabia believes ion Week, designers, including the fashion industry. modest fashion market the one to power to forever change the level “Modest fashion is finally on the Dolce & Gabbana, DKNY and DiCiurcio has been working watch. of inclusion in fashion around the mainstream map.” even Nike, have began to create for Tommy Hilfiger for over six In the past, London Modest globe. Describing the week to The fashions are not just for hi- more inclusive collections. years handling Celebrity Ser- vices and previously held a sim- ilar role at Dolce & Gabbana. “I have an opportunity to work with so many incredible people including the stars, my industry colleagues and Tom- my Hilfiger, who is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met,” DiCiurcio told The Campanile. DiCiurcio created the En- tertainment PR Department at Tommy Hilfiger. She oversees all things relating to celebrity and VIP for the brand. She devises campaign strategies, researches current and rising stars, chooses red carpet and event wardrobing, organizes ce- London hosts third annual Modest Fashion Week to promote more inclusive and lebrity services and secures tal- diverse collections. ent for brand events and fashion shows. DiCiurcio’s work hours vary depending on peak times of the New York Fashion Week highlights inclusivity year. “When we are planning lines featured color and denim. said Lauren during his speech, under their new creative director, for U.S. Global brand events By Anna Murphy ’20 Wintour said that this year, the “I’m not the one who did all of Nicola Glass, according to Vogue or during NYFW (September/ runway sent an empowering mes- this. This is a team. If I had to Arabia. February) we work around the “The sun really shone on New sage of inclusivity and positivity. have a dream, this is beyond my Another noteworthy milestone clock as needed,” she said. York Fashion Week,” said Anna “[the collections] seemed so full dreams. Thank you very much.” was Christian Siriano’s, winner A job in New York City, es- Wintour, fashion icon and current of energy and so full of ideas, Wintour noted that Ralph Lau- of the fourth season of Project pecially in the fashion industry, editor-in-chief of Vogue. and so convincing in their belief ren’s show properly portrayed the Runway, celebrating 10 years in is fast paced and high energy, New York, along with Paris, of dressing their communities, company’s beliefs and visions. the fashion industry. According and the atmosphere is always London and Milan, featured new believing in their communities… She said, “I think that the les- to Vogue Arabia, his dazzling changing. “Sometimes I start and innovative designs by brand and it was very inclusive.” son we can all learn is that in the clothes resemble his company’s in the office, pop up to the store name companies during their end you have to follow your own monumental designs that many for a VIP fitting and end the day September fashion weeks. Highlights: beliefs and your own vision and celebrities love to wear. at a red carpet event. Being out According to Wintour, the run- One highlight of 2018’s New Ralph has always stuck to that Overall, the 2019 spring/sum- and about for special events is way was filled with a new sense of York Fashion Week was Ralph mantra.” mer designs from fashion week also an important part of my originality, energy, joy, optimism, Lauren’s celebrating his 50th year Kate Spade & Company hon- were innovative and inspiring and role.” said DiCiurcio. youth and fun. She also noted in the fashion industry. ored their late founder with so- set the bar for next season high. Interestingly, DiCiurcio’s fa- that the various spring clothing “This whole world is a dream,” phisticated, yet colorful designs vorite part of the job happens to be the hardest: making it hap- Iconic designer Ralph Lauren celebrated pen. “It feels amazing to play 50 years in the fashion industry at 2018’s a significant role in the success of big brand events of Tommy New York Fashion Week. Hilfiger and collaborate on a global level with the other de- partments and teams to make that happen.” DiCiurcio also offered ad- vice to anyone interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry: “[You need] great people skills and social graces, com- passion and passion, a love for fashion, be a team player, driven, a strong collabora- tor, organized, detail oriented and always project in a posi- tive direction.” DiCiurcio also stressed the importance of education, “You find over time every experience, course, class, teaching you have had can be applied in some way.” When asked to sum up her Kate Spade & Company honored its Christian Siriano celebrates 10 years advice to those interested in late founder with sophisticated, yet in the fashion industry with elegant, fashion she answered simply: colorful designs. yet simple designs. “Dream Big.” Science page 10 The Campanile october 2018

Plastic straws threaten sea turtles’ survival What some suffering of a creature that was By Taylor Chandler ’19 affected by a straw that someone companies had disposed of. Definitely that In recent years, plastic straws was an object that passed through are doing so have posed a threat to the oceans human hands and made its way to far: and marine life. the ocean.” Marine biologist Christine Figgener feels that “Everyone Figgener and her research team can do something at home, even if Starbucks filmed themselves removing a it’s one thing.” In fact, people of- According to Forbes, Star- plastic straw from a male turtle’s ten tell her that her video inspired bucks is planning to elimi- nose off the coast of Costa Rica in change in their everyday habits. nate plastic straws and August 2015 and posted the video Recently, there has been a replace them with “adult on YouTube. push for the public and large cor- sippy cup” lids by 2020. The viral video, which has porations to eliminate their use topped 30 million views, shows of plastic straws. When asked the turtle sneezing and squealing to weigh in on Starbucks’ and throughout the eight minute pro- American Airlines’ plans to elim- Companies ban plastic straws to perserve sea turtle health. cess of removing the straw. inate plastic straws, Figgener said, straws on July 1, 2018. items, similar to the one posted Though released in 2015, the “I’m of course happy, but I don’t Figgener said she is very hope- by her team. video has not lost its impact. Re- want the corporations to feel like ful about the future. She said that As for the male turtle they res- flecting on the impact of the vid- they’re getting off easily just by she believes plastic straws, like cued, Figgener said she is opti- American Airlines eo, Figgener told TIME in 2017, eliminating plastic straws. I hope the plastic rings around six packs mistic about his future. Last year “American Airlines will “The video had a big effect on this is the first step.” and other non-recyclable garbage, in Costa Rica, she came across exchange their plastic people and it definitely fueled the The two corporations an- will be eliminated over time, and a mating couple, and identified straws for biodegradable movement that already existed.” nounced their plans after Seattle accredits the impact of videos the male thanks to a tag the team alternatives,” said the Referring to the video, Figgener became the first U.S. city to pass and photos of animals show- placed on his flipper. Chicago Tribune. said, “You were able to show the an ordinance banning plastic ing the damage caused by these Pacific garbage patch pollutes ocean By Katherine Davies ’20 ern Metand. This final model has make new products. criticism, particularly from ma- been in production in California The device was launched on rine biologists. They are afraid Hyatt In the middle of the Pacific for the last year. September 8 to a test area. If all that the device will entangle fish An eco-friendly alterna- Ocean floats a patch of garbage His plan is relatively simple: goes well in the test area, it will and other organisms that live in tive will now be available that is twice the size of Texas, ac- to send a 1,969 foot floating pipe move on to the Great Pacific Gar- the water but don’t swim. to customers. However, cording to The Smithsonian. into the ocean to collect the trash. bage Patch by mid-October. They Many marine biologists, such the company will still have A 24-year-old entrepreneur, The pipe has a ten foot long skirt hope to halve the amount of trash as Sue Kinsey, Senior Pollution plastic straws, but they Boyan Slat, is here to fix that. Ac- that hangs below it to collect trash in the garbage patch every year, Policy Officer of the Marine Con- will only be given out on cording to National Geographic, that is below the surface. so that by 2024, the trash is al- servation Society, think that it request. when Slat was a teenager on vaca- The device is equipped with an most entirely gone. would be more effective to clean tion in Greece, he remembers see- anti-collision system, lights and The project has received a lot up the beaches. ing more plastic than fish in the satellites so it can communicate of praise, including an award “I don’t think it will work, but I ocean. He has been on a mission with the people manning it from from the King of Norway, and hope it does,” said George Leon- to clean up the ocean ever since. land. an environmental award from the ard, Chief Scientist at the Ocean The plan is five years in the Once the device has collected United Nations. Slat has also been Conservatory to National Geo- making. Slat has raised more a sizable amount of trash, a boat mentioned on Forbes list of young graphic. “The ocean needs all the Hilton than $25 million on the project. will come to collect the trash and entrepreneurs. help it can get.” Cutting plastic straws out They have made almost 300 scale bring it back to land. The plastic According to the BBC, the of the picture from 650 models, according to My Mod- will then be recycled and used to project has also received a lot of properties in 2018, the Hil- ton is planning to replace their straws with paper or UN climate change report calls for action biodegradable straws. By Samantha Knoblauch ’20 Maldives and Marshall Islands, “climate related risks” that make building efficiency, industrial are among the most vulnerable them “susceptible to poverty.” operation, shipping and aviation Recently, the United Nations places on earth to climate change The New Yorker also cited that and city-wide design to keep the Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- and a 2 degree temperature in- a 2 degree temperature increase 1.5 degree threshold, according to mate Change released a warning crease would be detrimental to would lead to diseases like ma- The New Yorker. In order to pro- stating that if the world does not them. Their “1.5 Stay Alive” cam- laria and dengue fever becoming duce such changes, large public alter its energy sources in the next paign prompted the leaders of the more prominent and crops like and private investments and tech- ten years, Earth will suffer irre- Paris Agreement to recommend maize, rice and wheat producing nological progress are needed. Marriott UK versible damage from fossil fuels. that the nations make “efforts to smaller yields. Therefore, these However, according to The Marriott International of- According to The New York limit the temperature increase to disastrous effects could also re- Times there is also a great deal ficially announced that Times, the scientific panel was 1.5 degrees Celsius,” according sult in conflict over land, food and that the public can do to help they will be removing created to be an apolitical force to The New Yorker. To further fresh water. work towards this effort. Steps plastic straws from more that organizes the findings among understand the dangers of global Emphasizing that the next ten like insulating houses, installing than 60 hotel locations. lead climate change scientists warming, the islands requested years are crucial, the panel stated thermostats, using public trans- from around the world. Because that the United Nations panel re- that by 2030 the greenhouse gas portation and buying more fuel- of its nature, the panel does not search the effects of climate in- levels must be half of the 2010 efficient cars can have a profound usually weigh in on government crease above 1.5 degrees Celsius. levels for there to be a chance of impact when adopted by a large policies, but its recent report was The United Nations panel success, according to The New group. Lowering meat consump- directed at world leaders, urging found that climate change ex- York Times. The Times also cited tion can also make a difference them to make changes in their ceeding 1.5 degrees would cause that in order for this change to be because livestock accounts for countries. these small islands to be washed possible, renewable energy sourc- about 14.5 percent of greenhouse SeaWorld Entertainment One effort world leaders have away into the sea. Such increase es must be used for 67 percent of gas emissions worldwide. In their effort to protect previously made to slow climate would also lead to the destruction the world’s energy consumption, The use of fossil fuels has al- animals and their habitats change is the Paris Agreement. In of over 99 percent of coral reefs a dramatic increase compared to ready caused the temperature to around the world, Sea- the Paris Agreement, 195 coun- and increase drought, wildfires the 20 percent they make up to- increase 1.2 degrees above indus- World Entertainment is tries decided to work to keep and famine worldwide, proving day. trial levels, and if the current rate eliminating plastic straws global temperatures from ex- that there is a significant differ- In order to avoid catastrophic of increase continues, the climate from all of their parks. ceeding 2 degrees Celsius above ence in a half degree increase. effects, the world must heed the will reach 1.5 degrees above in- preindustrial times. However, the The findings also proved that advice of the ninety-one scientists dustrial levels in about 10 years. Alliance of Small Island States unless serious and immediate from forty countries, who pub- Climate change is an imminent felt that the agreement did not do action is taken, climate change lished the report based on over problem that if continually ig- enough to protect them from the will render 10 million people per- six thousand cited studies. Dras- nored will result in irreversible effects of climate change. These manently inundated and expose tic changes must be made in en- damage to ecosystems and loss of nations, including the Bahamas, several hundred million more to ergy systems, land management, human life. Sports October 2018 The Campanile page 11 Cross Country dominates ACAA Champs By Meghan Scheffey ’20 fifth, respectively. The girls went Short Invitational, with a per- junior Holly Householder and mented on the season, saying, “It on to win their dual meets against sonal record of 19 minutes and 11 senior Clara Marty placed in the is progressing very well. The girls The Mount cross country Nazareth, Gwynedd Mercy, St. seconds for the 5k course. top ten runners in the junior var- worked hard during preseason team started off its season strong Basils and Sacred Heart, finish- The team’s greatest success, sity race. This was the first time and have had a lot of success.” with a win at the Abington High ing the regular season with a re- however, came on October 16 as the team won this title since 2013. The team will finish its sea- School Invitational on September cord of 6-1. it competed in the AACA Cham- “The win… was extremely ex- son on October 26 in District 1 8. Despite a loss against Villa Senior, captain Megan Ciasul- pionships. Both varsity and ju- citing and well deserved. The en- Championships at Lehigh Uni- Maria early on in the season, the lo has had a phenomenal running nior varsity placed first among tire team has been working really versity. team was able to bounce back and season, consistently leading var- the eight teams competing. Cia- hard at practices and has been achieve great success at both the sity as a top finisher. She placed sullo finished second, and junior really competitive during races,” With Kelly Rothenberg ’20 Council Rock and George School sixth at the Council Rock Invi- Lauren Ehnow finished fourth on said Ciasullo. Invitationals, placing third and tational and second at the Paul varsity. Sophomore Emily Carr, Coach Kitty McClernand com-

Seniors Gabby Ford, Megan Ciasullo and Clara Marty The Cross Country team won the ACAA Championship on October 16, 2018. pose with Ciasullo’s second place trophy. Soccer brings the heat Molleyball saves senior night By Mari Kniezewski ’19 captain MollyKate McDonough By Katherine Davies ’20 wins against other league teams, seeded fourth and are optimistic said, “Playing Gwynedd with the including Merion, Villa Joseph about their chances. Barton said Mount soccer, also known as energy and intensity that we did Volleyball heads into post Marie and Sacred Heart. on the team’s outlook going into “moccer,” is back at Mount this shows we can play with anyone in season play with a 13-6 record. The team beat Gwynedd in Districts, “I think our chances are year playing a challenging sea- this league no matter our record Leading the team are seniors, co- their last regular season match on very good since we have definite- son. As the girls continue their or theirs.” The game ended in a captains Kylie Barton and Megan their senior night, where they cel- ly been underestimated this year play with a record of 1-1-8, they’re score of 2-0 with Gwynedd tak- McGettigan. The team is coached ebrated seniors Summer Adam- because we lost a lot of our start- looking to make some big strides ing the win; however, the girls by Amy Bergin, who is at the son, Kylie Barton, Sasha Davey, ing players when they graduated as the season progresses. used this game as a source of Mount for her second season. Catie Esslinger, Maddy Kerr and last year.” Reflecting on the start to the strength to come out physically After an upsetting loss to St. Megan McGettigan. team’s season, senior, captain Al- and mentally stronger than before Basil’s, the team had a series of Going into districts, they are lie Prue said, “This season has for the remainder of their season. been tough so far. It’s frustrating Though Mount Soccer has when we play so well some games been faced with some challenges, but cannot seem to find a groove Prue said, “The atmosphere of to win games and finish them the team is great, and all of us out.” In addition, senior, captain are getting so close.” In addition Rachel Shields said, “Each game to the close bonds of their team- we played so far has been win- mates, Shields said, “Everyone nable for us, but we just haven’t brings the energy to each game found the back of the net.” and still keeps up the intensity, so With the girls having already it’s just a matter of time before we played some team rivals, senior finally start getting some wins!”

(Pictured left) Soccer seniors (top row from left to right) Allie Prue, MollyKate Mc- Donough, Rachel Shields, (bottom row) Brigid O’Neill, Ryan Good and Libby Patton are all smiles for their last season at Mount. (Pictured right) “Molleyball” seniors (from left to right) Catherine Esslinger, Kylie Barton, Summer Adamson, Megan McGettigan, Sasha Davey and Maddy Kerr pose in the courtyard after a successful senior day. Soccer Tennis Cross Country Overall Record: 2 - 14 - 1 Overall Record: 16-0 Regular Season Record: 6-1 ACAA Champs ACAA Champs Field Hockey Overall Record: 12-4 Golf Overall Record: 14-0 ACAA Champs District Champs Volleyball Qualified for States Overall Record: 13-7 Sports page 12 The Campanile october 2018 Golf captures 17th consecutive ACAA title men Caroline Gola and Nora By Maeve Gallagher ’20 and Sa- Blatney. mantha Knoblauch ’20 Although it was a close match against strong competitor Dow- Mount golf had an excellent ington East, the Magic was able season this year, earning a record to win District 1 and qualify for of 16-0. The Magic dominated states. This will be the team’s their regular season, remaining fifth year in a row attending the undefeated and becoming AACA state championship. League Champions for the seven- Additionally, Wirsching, Gim- teenth year in a row. pel and Gola advanced to day Despite losing key players in two of district play. From there, last year’s graduating class, the Wirsching and Gimpel qualified team was able to hold strong un- for regionals on October 15. At der the leadership of senior Lia regionals, Wirsching advanced Priolo and team captain Brianna to play at the individual State Mahon. Championships, which places her Sophomore Clare Gimpel, who among the top eighteen players in has been a strong player through- the state. out her high school career, shot Wirsching said of her success, even par in a league match against Jill Baum ’20, Nora Blatney ’22, Brianna Mahon ’19, Caroline Gola ’22, Sofia Gambone “We’ve had a really fun season Villa Maria and was a consistent ’21, Olivia Wirsching ’20 and Clare Gimpel ’21 after winning District 1 Championships. this year and [I] hope to continue low scorer throughout the season. that spirit through states!” Before closing out the regular Following this victory, at the at the District Championship. pel, both scoring 83. The team will play at States on season, the team competed in Gilbertsville Golf Course on Sep- Junior Olivia Wirsching led the Other district qualifiers include October 22-23. and won the Springford Classic, tember 18, eight out of ten play- team with a score of 80, and right Priolo; junior Jill Baum; sopho- which hosted over 80 players. ers qualified for individual play behind her were Mahon and Gim- more Sofia Gambone; and fresh- Field Hockey holds strong throughout season with our goal to get further into By Allie Prue ’19 the state tournament this year!” A highlight of the season so Field hockey has proven to be far is the 3-1 win over Merion unstoppable this season with a Mercy Academy on the team’s record of 12-4 when The Campa- senior day. Celebrated were se- nile went to press. niors Kniezewski, Kratz, Clare New head coach Sue Wentzel Maguire, Ellie Maransky, Maeve told The Campanile, “Over my McCarthy and Maddie Niekelski. many years of coaching, this is Junior Hailey Cliggett, Kratz and one of the best teams I’ve had the Maransky scored for the win. opportunity to work with. The Kniezewski said, “We knew players are competitive, com- that we wanted to beat Merion mitted and hardworking. I see a again, especially on our senior bright future for the program.” day. At one point the game was Field Hockey seniors Maeve McCarthy, Mari Kniezewski, Ellie Maransky, Maddie Niekel- Senior, captain Julianna Kratz tied 1-1, but we had so much en- said, “We’ve done a lot of condi- ski, Julianna Kratz and Clare Maguire. ergy and we fought to win.” tioning this year, which has really The Magic have been consis- team rival Villa Maria. ships and team-bonding activities On October 16, the Magic beat been helping us be able to main- tently strong and successful, de- Senior, captain Mari Knieze- have helped us connect on and off Gwynedd, and they are looking to tain a lot of energy in the games. spite losing games to four teams, wski said, “Our team has a really the field. We are working very maintain their incredible success- Our coaches are pushing us hard, including Bishop Donogal in an great culture and energy this sea- hard and will continue to push while advancing into district play but it has paid off.” out of league tournament and son. I think that our close friend- ourselves throughout the season and the state tournament. Tennis slams it and four-peats as AACA Champions than anyone else … that’s how By Riley Gorman ’19 you lose,” Weiss said. Under her direction, Mount Mount’s Tennis Team has Tennis played through the first dominated yet again, securing round of Districts, losing 1-3 to their fourth consecutive unde- Conestoga High School. Weiss, feated season and AACA Cham- however, will play in the District pionship. With a record of 16-0, 1 Championships on October 24. the team has been more than tri- She will be playing with the hope umphant, consistently displaying of qualifying for State Champi- their determination and skills. onships. She is the first Mount Led by senior captains Lexi singles player to qualify. Grafenstein and Stow Weiss, the For Stow, “Districts, in reality, Magic started the season strong is just another tournament. But I with a 4-1 win against Merion get to represent my school … and Mercy in their first game, and show that a Catholic school can continued their winning streak keep up in the tennis world.” even through their matches The tennis team poses with their AACA Championship trophy following their fourth con- Rachel Zilligen and Elisabeth against Villa Maria and Abington Meister will also continue to secutive undeafeated season. High School. compete in Districts as a double. On their win against Abington, The match against Gwynedd hard to keep their team’s record tionately known to the team as Reflecting on their amazing senior Lily Doyle said, “Public marked the end of the Magic’s pristine, say they owe their suc- Coach G, has led the team to the season, senior Shannon Tobin schools are always very challeng- regular season. With a win of cess to their coach, Coach Joy last three AACA titles, and ac- said, “I am so proud to have been ing matches because they have 5-0 on Gwynedd’s senior day, the Grafenstine. Daughter, Lexi cording to Weiss, she keeps the part of this team for the past three such a wide variety of athletes to team finished the season victori- Grafenstine said, “The coach is team hard-working and humble. years, and I can’t wait to watch pull from, but we kept our heads ously. the secret to winning!” “Coach G says, ‘Don’t go into the team’s success grow even focused on the match.” The players, who have worked Coach Grafenstine, affec- matches thinking you’re better more in the coming years.”