‘beasts’ is a wild ride | 4 adventures in journalism | 6 the secret life of a mascot | 12 The Princeton s ummer J ournal A Publication of The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program Monday, August 13, 2012 Founded in 2002 princeton.edu/sjp

religion in America Ignorance about Sikhs persists

By Makenna May an activist group. and Laura Núñez Eleven years later, Sikhism remains badly misunderstood. Several days after the Wis- coeur d’alene, idaho, consin shooting, the Princeton andThe los Aug.angeles, 5 attack calif. on the Summer Journal asked ap- Sikh Temple of Wisconsin proximately 260 people in and was the latest incident in a around New York’s Central decade-long pattern of anti- Park several basic questions Sikh discrimination. Since about Sikhism. The results 9/11, American Sikhs have suggest that, even in Amer- been routinely labeled as Mus- ica’s most cosmopolitan city, lims; in the three months fol- people remain by and large lowing the terrorist attacks, woefully ignorant about the brian rokus :: the princeton summer journal Sikhs suffered more than 300 world’s fifth largest religion. A sign at the University Medical Center of Princeton’s former building directs visitors to the new location in Plainsboro. Many residents have struggled incidents of harassment, ac- Elizabeth, 44, who majored to travel to the new site and are unaware of low-cost ways to get there. cording to the Sikh Coalition, See sikh page 10 Left behind

low-income community where it used to be located? When a hospital moves, what happens to the and the staff of The Princeton Summer Journal By Lorena Aviles, Delia Beristain, Stephanie Frescas and Angela Kim ong before it opened this past May, the healing through conscientious design.” The Star- new campus of the University Medical Ledger headlined an article on the move: “A hotel- Center of Princeton at Plainsboro was like hospital in Princeton health network brings already turning heads. In 2009, a health comfort to its first patients.” careL staffing company called Soliant Health ranked Many local residents have been equally im- the hospital the 16th most beautiful in the United pressed. “This hospital is like a five-star hotel,” States—based only on the building’s architectural marveled Gloria Martinez, who was escorting her plans. friend to the clinic on a recent weekday afternoon. Meanwhile, the building attracted rave reviews And moving the hospital has had undeniable ben- brian rokus :: the princeton summer journal from the local press. The Trenton Times described efits. The state-of-the-art $447 million building— A candlelight vigil was held on Wednesday at Princeton’s Scudder Plaza for the new facility as a place “that aims to promote See hospital page 10 the victims of the shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis.

election 2012 monkey business politics Response Professor studies Holt takes on tough topics to Romney baboons’ secrets By Delilah Vasquez ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: By Laura Núñez ning thereof.” By Marco Rivas its violations of the federal ewingchicago,—Rep. ill. Rush Holt Speaking just two weeks pick mixed Animal Welfare Act. Though (D-N.J.) addressed citizens’ after the shooting in Auro- several of the violations con- concerns Aug. 4 in a town ewinglos angeles,—Rep. calif. Rush Holt ra, Colo., and the day before By Amy Char losOn angeles, Aug. calif.11, the animal cerned administrative prob- hall meeting. About 100 (D-N.J.) told a packed the Sikh temple shooting rights group Stop Animal lems such as incomplete people attended the meet- crowd at an Aug. 4 town in Oak Creek, Wis., Holt Exploitation NOW! contin- paperwork, the USDA also ing in order to bring up hall meeting that he sup- cited his recent success sanHours francisco, after calif.Republican ued their year-long protest cited the University for fail- controversial topics that ported stricter gun control, in authoring and pushing presidential candidate Mitt in front of Princeton Univer- ing to provide animals with affect people across the saying, “Americans’ rela- through a law that extended Romney announced Rep. sity’s Green Hall. sufficient water and adequate country. In turn, Holt went tionship with guns is very criminal background checks Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as his But for Jeanne Altmann, medical care. into detail about key issues, troubling. The presence of for firearms. vice-presidential running a professor emerita of ecol- Princeton tied with Yale including unemployment, guns is more damaging to- His comments were in- mate on Aug. 11, people ogy and evolutionary biol- to rank second only to the See holt page 2 ward liberty than the ban- See town hall page 2 strolling around Princeton ogy, balancing University of said they thought Ryan the needs of Pennsylva- would help Romney appeal scientific re- nia among Ivy to more conservative vot- search with a League univer- otherworldly ers. commitment sities in its fed- But while some were to the ethi- eral violations, Curiosity touches down on Mars enthusiastic about Ryan’s cal treatment in a ranking by policies, many were skep- of animals the Physicians By Alejandro Izquierdo tical that Ryan’s propos- has always Committee for als—including cuts to so- been a prior- Responsible cial service programs like ity. Her work Medicine. Pri- chicago, taringill. at their Medicare, Medicaid and with baboons mates under- computer moni- food stamps—would be is particular- going research tors, NASA sci- good for the country. ly notable at at Princeton entists at the “It seems like [Ryan’s] a time when “were routine- JetS Propulsion Labora- trying to get towards bal- the treatment ly forced to go tory paced nervously on ancing the budget, which of animals more than 24 Aug. 6 as they awaited isn’t a bad idea,” said Char- by major re- hours without the news. The room sud- lie Clapp IV, 20, a Republi- search institutions across the water,” among other viola- denly erupted in cheers: can. “But some of the steps country has come under in- tions, according to a report Curiosity, NASA’s most he might take might not be creased scrutiny. by the Philadelphia Inquirer. advanced rover ever, the best route.” Last year, the U.S. Depart- The University, however, had successfully touched “I think it’s important ment of Agriculture issued an has reiterated its commit- down on Mars. to try and control gov- official warning to Princeton ment to animal welfare. President Obama congrat- courtesy of nasa See ryan page 3 University, among others, for See baboons page 10 See mars page 2 This artist’s rendering shows the Curiosity rover exploring Mars. Page 2 August 13, 2012 The Princeton Summer Journal community house enriches youth SummerBy Amy Char program Jocelyn Vega sanHillsborough francisco, calif. resident Ken- nedy Penn was a precocious child. “I interviewed my dog chicago, ill. when we first got her because ntering the room I wanted to see if she was a at Princeton Uni- good dog,” Penn, now 13, said. versity’s Com- “I asked things like, ‘Do you munity House, bite a lot?’ ” IE noticed immediately Penn honed his interview- that the traditional class- ing and other skills as a room had been left at the participant in Summer Ex- door. Students sat facing plorations in Writing and Sci- each other, fully engaged ence, a two-week enrichment in discussions ranging program for rising seventh, from fashion to education. eighth and ninth grade stu- Marjorie Young, who di- dents, held at Princeton Uni- rects the Summer Explora- stephanie frescas :: the princeton summer journal versity’s Community House. tions in Writing and Sci- The program was founded ence at Community House, Ruthie Bzdewka welcomed customers at the House of Cupcakes store on Witherspoon Street. She runs the store with her husband and son. three years ago to close the invited us in, and we were achievement gap, director quickly welcomed by the ex- sweets and treats Marjorie Young explained. cited students. “During the summer months, I came to report on a minority students tend to program that was trying All in the family at House of Cupcakes lose a lot of the things that to close the achievement they’re learning because gap for local students, but By Angela Kim contestants on the Food Net- something that makes peo- ders, her husband, Ron, man- they’re not engaged academi- I soon found the tables work’s “Cupcake Wars” to win ple so happy,” Bzdewka said. ages the House of Cupcakes’ cally,” she said. turned. I was peppered a $10,000 prize and national “They can take a moment to website and finances. At 6’6”, Penn and his classmates with questions. losThe angeles, door calif. to the House cupcake fame. be so happy no matter what’s he makes an intimidating met every weekday at Com- “Where are you from and of Cupcakes opened, and a As part of their prize, the going on in their lives.” first impression, Bzdewka munity House from July 30 why are you here?” asked middle-aged man cheerfully Bzdewkas got the chance to Bzdewka said her family said, and most people do not until Aug. 10. The classroom one excited student. walked in. Ruthie Bzdewka, show off their creativity in a has always enjoyed baking think that he would run a featured inspirational posters “So you’re a journalist, the storeowner, greeted the cupcake display at Cirque du and creating cupcake recipes. cupcake shop. with quotations like, “You’ll huh? Interview me!” an- customer with a warm smile Soleil’s show, “Viva Elvis” in “I think the recipes from roots The Bzdewkas strive to always miss 100 percent of other implored. and bright eyes. He looked Las Vegas, Nev. of culture are just as good as demonstrate their compas- the shots you don’t take,” “I went rock climbing at the cupcakes before him, Five years ago, as a cupcake those from culinary school,” sion for their customers and and signs resembling those and touched the bell! You mesmerized by the colorful fad swept across the country, she said. the larger community. They at construction sites reading, should have been there!” icing and ornate decorations Ruthie Bzdewka decided to Each member of her family decided to donate the $10,000 “Kids at work.” Brochures for exclaimed a third. of the different flavors. Cap- open the House of Cupcakes to now contributes to the shop. prize money that they won schools like Mount Holyoke “This is so cool! Tell me puccino Crunch. Red Velvet. earn money for her children’s “My son has been working from the “Cupcake Wars” to and Vassar lined the cabinets about your job, tell me ev- Boston Cream. Peanut Butter college tuitions. The store is here since he was seven,” she St. Jude’s Children’s Research in the room. erything!” a fourth student Delight. now a Princeton mainstay, said. “I wouldn’t be surprised Hospital. But the students were ada- pleaded. Situated in an old driveway popular with tourists, stu- if he does take over it.” Now Bzdewka said she felt mant that the program was “OK, that’s enough about off Witherspoon Street, the dents and residents alike. 11, he sometimes operates grateful for the privileges nothing like school. “It’s way you, report about us now!” popular House of Cupcakes The Bdzewkas attract cus- the register and even comes that she already had and better,” 11-year-old Amari yet another student shouted opened in 2008. The store and tomers with their shop’s fam- up with new flavors like Bos- wanted to help the children Boyd said. “There are no playfully. its owners, the Bzdewka fam- ily atmosphere and their com- ton Cream. at the hospital. grades.” I sat there pleasantly ily, gained recognition in 2011 passion for customers. While Bzdewka takes care “I knew that it was a good Young emphasized that the surprised. I had never seen after they defeated four other “I like the fact that I do of shopping and special or- cause,” she said. program wasn’t just “fun and anything like this program games.” Classes focused on during my public school ex- the application of concepts to periences back in Chicago. the real world, with activi- The students were genuinely ties ranging from chemistry interested in meeting and Curiosity roves around the red planet experiments with color-chang- learning about new people. ing litmus paper to interviews “It’s just so different, in mars victory for NASA and came scientific instruments, includ- be transmitted between the with people on Princeton’s a good and new way,” said Continued from page 1 at a time when the future of ing a laser that can detect the rover and Earth. Because of campus. Rachna, a 13-year-old, lean- ...... the organization was in doubt, composition of rocks from a this lag, when the rover sends To make the lessons more ing into every word as she with budgets being cut and distance, according to NASA. a message to Earth, it does not interesting, Young avoided us- spoke. “I have learned a lot.” ulated NASA on the achieve- public support dwindling. This will enable scientists to receive a reply for 14 minutes, ing more conventional teach- “You could be good at ment, saying in a press release, Edwin Turner, a professor of gain a better understanding of making the landing process ing methods such as lectures school, but it’s not fun,” “The successful landing of Cu- astrophysics at Princeton Uni- the planet’s terrain. even harder. on grammar. “It’s really excit- added Naila, a 12-year-old riosity—the most sophisticated versity, echoed the significance David Bowen, a Princeton These capabilities did not ing to encourage them to write student originally from the roving laboratory ever to land of the event. “It is a great tech- astronomer, said he was “very come cheap—Curiosity cost and think about writing in Bronx. “School is really on another planet—marks an nical accomplishment and the impressed” with the novel way $2.5 billion to build, and ques- different ways,” Young said. boring. This is so different unprecedented feat of technol- next great step in the explora- Curiosity landed on Mars. tions remain about whether the Penn and Boyd said they from school. I wish this was ogy that will stand as a point tion of Mars,” he said in an Bowen explained the “seven investment will pay off in the were especially interested in my school.” of national pride far into the interview last week. minutes of terror” phenom- long run. But in the meantime, science, the morning session To be sure, the program future.” Curiosity carries a state enon, which describes the time people around the world are See community page 10 See program page 10 The achievement was a huge of the-art laboratory with 10 it takes for communication to celebrating this scientific feat.

Holt addresses gun control, economy at town hall in Ewing

holt ernment is “not a productive showed great leadership dur- nent concern among attend- program as “a failure.” Congress.” ing the Civil Rights Move- town hall ees. Holt said the program al- Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 ...... Holt said he felt there were ment. By passing legislation, ...... Another frustrated per- lowed schools to hide be- “many things we [Congress] Holt said, Lewis became a son asked about federal tax hind averages and under- taxes, federal entitlement pro- could and should be doing” major contributor to the terrupted several times as laws, saying they caused an mined the large population grams and national debt. to resolve the problems the movement. “Dedication is not the audience clapped in ap- inequitable distribution of of students who are not pro- Holt kicked off the meeting country is facing, but did not unique,” he said. proval. wealth; Holt responded by gressing in the long run. by calling on people to fill go into specifics. He added “Most congressmen,” Holt While some attendees saying he supports taxing But he commended the Bush out a yellow comment card to that Congress would remain added, “are honorable and vocalized their frustra- the wealthy in order to stim- administration for their at- address their personal ques- unproductive until both par- conscientious.” tions about the Congress’ ulate the U.S economy. tempt to solve a prevalent tions. He was hoping to still ties find common ground and He assured Williams that inability to collaborate, oth- “I’m not saying we should issue in our nation. have time to discuss broader overcome partisanship. even though the Democratic ers applauded Holt’s stance raise taxes; I’m saying we Holt argued that educa- issues as well. He promised to “Congress needs to stop and Republican parties carry against outsourcing and should return to the tax tional investments, while discuss “What’s happening in fighting each other and start fundamental differences in his promise to improve the rates our country had in the costly, are worthwhile. He the government, or not.” getting things done for the cit- resolving issues, they share state’s social programs. 1990s,” he said, referring to cited the GI bill introduced An elderly woman confront- izens,” said Eleanor Williams, the same goals. When one attendee com- the period as “very prosper- in the 1940s, which Presi- ed the congressman about an elderly woman who recent- He said that the media too plained about the Congress ous times.” dent Franklin Roosevelt this statement, telling him ly moved to Ewing. “They are often inaccurately portrays “acting like children,” Holt Discussion about the signed to allow thousands that she was “enraged” by the acting like children,” she add- situations to citizens by re- agreed, saying, “The cur- economy also led to some of war veterans to pursue “or not” part. She demanded ed, and the crowd applauded porting on “small issues, rent Congress since last residents bringing up the higher education and pur- to know what exactly it is in agreement. small fights, small embar- year has been the least pro- sustainability of the nation’s chase their own homes, that Congress is doing. Holt In response to the crowd’s rassments.” He continued to ductive in history. Those social service programs. leading to greater employ- expressed sympathy with her outburst, Holt reminded the lament how unfortunate it is in control don’t want to do Holt expressed his support ment rates and a real estate frustration, confirming the audience of figures like John that the “business side of the much.” for the Supplemental Nu- boom. belief that the current gov- Lewis, a Congressman who media begins to dominate the The room broke into ap- trition Assistance Program, “It paid itself off many journalism side of it.” plause again when Holt saying that, “our economy times,” Holt said, pointing Holt said his greatest ac- pledged to create tougher would work better if we do out that the program ex- complishment was to “beat laws to discourage the out- not cut off the people at the panded the middle class. back the cynicism about gov- sourcing of American jobs. bottom, and we should help While the issues of econ- ernment.” When an attendee men- them scoot into the middle omy, gun control, education The audience seemed to ap- tioned his unemployment class.” and social service reform prove of the Congressman’s and his dissatisfaction with Holt, a former professor dominated the discussion, presentation. more and more jobs being at Swarthmore College, also Holt expressed his desire Beth Lavine, a middle-aged sent overseas, Holt said that brought up his passion for to address individual con- woman, said the town hall the Congress should ensure education reform, which he cerns, urging attendees to was informative. that companies who receive called his top priority. When mail or email him directly. “He does his best to re- tax benefits stay in the a community college profes- Holt is running for reelec- solve issues, and I am over- States, and that “they pay sor asked about his stance tion in November against Brian rokus :: the princeton summer journal all pleased with his perfor- back the taxpayer’s money.” on No Child Left Behind, Republican challenger Eric Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) takes questions from a constituent at a town hall. mance,” she said. The economy was a promi- Holt flatly described the Beck. August 13, 2012 Page 3 The Princeton Summer Journal cleantech Chemistry prof’s research

By Michelaina Johnson think it may be a long-term of dollars to do this,” said Bo- solution,” Bocarsly said. carsly, who added it may take In 2004, Bocarsly and several more years for their ojai,Picture calif. this: You are driv- Cole published their find- products to enter the market. fuelsing down I-95, throughclean the ings energyin the Journal of the startupThe business also faces suburbs of Philadelphia. You American Chemical Society. other challenges. The cata- look out your right window Entrepreneur Kyle Teamey lyst used in the chemical and see smoke and pollut- heard about reaction, pyri- ants snaking out of sky-high the story and dine, is toxic. smoke stacks and evaporat- realized the But it is not ing into the atmosphere. You potential of as poisonous courtesy of romney for president, inc. think to yourself that these the discovery. as metha- Romney appears with his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) hours after naming him on Aug. 11. monstrosities are the reason In 2009, Cole nol—which for climate change. and Teamey the company But while most blame co-founded the might still con- power plants as the cause company Liq- sider produc- GOP VP pick raises questions of the world’s climate prob- uid Light. ing. “Pyridine lems, Princeton University At first Bo- will be less of chemistry professor Andrew carsly wanted an issue than ryan He added, “In large part, and hope of a more popular Bocarsly visualizes them as to use the pow- the methanol Continued from page 1 I agree with his economic candidate,” Lambert said. He a sustainable energy source er cell to make will,” accord- ...... policy. You can’t pretend the named Gov. Chris Christie for the future. methanol, ing to Bo- money is there, because it’s (R-N.J.) as “someone more In the coming years, Bo- but realized carsly, because ernment spending, but not not there.” dynamic” Romney could have carsly said, industrial carbon that it lacked the amount of to make deep cuts at the Conservative enthusiasm chosen. dioxide emitters will become a profitable pyridine used expense of people who can for Romney has at times been Riley argued that Sen. the power source of the new, market. However, he soon in the chemical reactions is least afford it,” Democrat lacking, but Ryan’s economic Rob Portman (R-Ohio) would eco-friendly business Liquid realized that the cell could minimal. Marilyn Riley, 60, said. She policies make him a favorite have been a more credible Light in Princeton. also produce other carbon As of now, the scientists are identified Ryan’s economic of those on the right. choice than Ryan. Portman The idea for the business compounds, such as butanol, working to create a cell that policies as “ideological cut- “Since Romney is trying is from Ohio, a crucial battle- came from Princeton alum which are more marketable will be able to capture car- ting to keep the Tea Party to corral in as many Tea ground state. Emily Cole and Bocarsly, and economical than metha- bon dioxide in large concen- happy.” Party members as he can, Others thought Ryan who has been at Princeton nol. trations from power plants, Democrat Amy Schwartz his choice might be success- would add a new element to for 32 years. In 2005, Cole Now he hopes to sell a breweries and cement facto- said, “He is an extremist, a ful,” Democrat John Lam- the presidential campaign. and Bocarsly refined an in- variety of profitable items, ries. The company may also polarizing figure increasing bert, 50, said. “Come election day, I’ll go vention by Bocarsly’s former such as rubbing alcohol, sili- seek to invent a cell that can Obama’s chances of reelec- Democrat Jenna Lichten- out to the polls and vote for student Chao Lin and called cone and ethanol as a fuel extract free-floating carbon tion.” stein, 26, stated that Ryan Obama, but not very enthu- it the methanol photoeletro- source. But the company and dioxide molecules from the One Independent, Char- “strengthens Romney’s siastically,” Independent chemical cell. its 14 employees have yet to atmosphere, but the science lie Clapp III, 53, thought identity as a conservative Thomas Coursen, 62, said. The cell captures carbon enter any products into the is more complicated and not Romney’s decision was stra- Republican.” “I’m not charged up for dioxide and, through a chem- market. yet feasible. tegic. “Mitt Romney chose A Republican, Peter Pal- November,” he said. “I think ical reaction powered by solar While the company has a Still, Bocarsly believes his [Ryan] primarily to attract dassare, 28, agreed, saying, it’s going to be a very low energy, turns the gas into al- working prototype of the cell, new product will help the en- the fiscally conservative “[Ryan] is a lot more conser- turnout of voters because of ternate sources of energy. He it can produce only a limited vironment by reducing the right wing,” he said. “A lot vative than Romney.” lackluster appeal from both called the process “reverse amount of fuel at a high cost. amount of carbon dioxide re- of Republicans view Romney But some pinpointed alter- candidates. I think Ryan will combustion” and said it could Scientists are still working leased into the atmosphere. as not as conservative as he native running mates who spark up the campaign be- reduce a plant’s carbon emis- in the laboratory to perfect “It will not decrease it from should be because he’s from might have strengthened cause he’s a distraction from sions by 50 to 75 percent. the cell. where it is, but we can slow it Massachusetts, a fairly lib- Romney’s campaign more. “I the faults of the GOP presi- “It is a first step, but I “It literally takes millions down,” he said. eral state.” think there was expectation dential candidate.”

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In fantasy, ‘Beasts’ exposes harsh realities

Zeitlin crafts a narrative of beauty By Ashley Patterson leaving his beloved daugh- cuts away to images of fall- ter alone. Henry’s Wink ing icecaps in Antarctica. is both vulnerable and Then, while Hushpuppy philadelphia,n a world pa. where few violent. Wink raises his makes her way through a men choose to live, daughter not to live as a broken world after the storm By Renan Meira The beauty with which di- The plot turns when she in a place that barely princess, but as a warrior. and flood that ravages the rector Behn Zeitlin chooses to punches her father in the exists, little Hush- “You the man,” Wink push- Bathtub, she envisions pre- in the unsettlingdepict humblenessand strength in “Bath- chest and,in indeath her mind, puppy,I played exception- es Hushpuppy. “You the historic beasts, aurochs, queens, n.y.lullaby plays in tub” sets the tone for the she triggers an apocalyptic ally by first-time actress man.” He demands that she breaking free from the ice the background upcoming developments of the sequence of events by con- Quvenzhané Wallis in learn to live and marching as Hushpuppy story. In the scenes follow- fronting the authority figure Benh Zeitlin’s “Beasts of like a savage. toward her. (Quvenzhané ing the opening, Hushpuppy in her life. Hushpuppy is the Southern Wild,” has Henry deliv- ::::: These seem- Wallis),A a six-year-old runs freely through trees and unaware that her father is the face of an angel, but ers an espe- ingly mythi- girl, wanders around little bursts of fireworks as viva- suffering from a terminal the heart of a beast. cially strong As Hushpuppy, cal beasts animals, wasted tires and cious folk music plays during illness, and eventually his Born and raised in a performance. function as beautiful nature. The de- a communal celebration. condition becomes a meta- ragtag town called the As the Wallis doesn’t a symbol on piction of the first scenes The movie pulls the phor for a sickening world. “Bathtub”—seemingly off world falls simply perform, multiple levels. of “Beasts of the Southern viewer into a little girl’s Meanwhile, in Hushpuppy’s the coast of New Orleans— apart around As Hush- Wild” is of a desolate but world where poetic beauty mind, pre-historical crea- Hushpuppy narrates her Hushpuppy she becomes her puppy says lively world, where Hush- prevails in all aspects of tures called aurochs—which own survival story as her when the character: a fierce herself, she puppy moves around as life, and where it is pos- were set free from inside family faces poverty and flood hits her is “a little master of her own land, sible to find glory in despair, the melting glaciers of the a life-threatening storm. community, individual in a piece of a but also as a curious ex- beauty in the unsettling and poles—serve as a metaphor Unlike sweet little girls the film’s jungle of a world. big, big uni- plorer working to decode even strength in death. for the dangers of the future. who love pink bows and cinematogra- verse.” Like its language. The animals “Beasts of the Southern The insistence of Wink Barbies, Hushpuppy has phy reflects ::::: the animals are their food, the tires are Wild” is not only an intrigu- that Hushpuppy be resilient a playground that is full the crisis in “Beasts,” signs of an absent civiliza- ing story that compels view- no matter the circumstance is of mud and dolls that are she is fac- Hushpuppy tion, and the surrounding ers to question the legitimacy clear evidence that a burden dead animals. Instead of ing. The camera constantly must learn to survive nature is endangered. of the belief in a paternalistic is being placed on youth to eating chicken nuggets shakes and darts quickly. while facing extinction. The rising of the surround- society, but is also a story resolve the problems of the or fish sticks, Hushpuppy Its frantic pace continues After Hushpuppy must ing waters threatens life at that embodies the dilemmas world. After all, youth will demolishes raw crabs with to mirror Hushpuppy’s or- endure hardships and ma- the “Bathtub,” a southern of humanity to find a balance be responsible to confront the her small teeth and catches deal as she moves from the ture in dire circumstances, offshore island in Louisiana, between primitivism and beasts that run in our soci- fish with her bare hands. As “Bathtub” to a shelter and she looks her fears in the where Hushpuppy lives ac- progress through technology. ety today, just as they wildly Hushpuppy, Wallis doesn’t then back again to a home face and learns to “take companied by her father Hushpuppy repeatedly de- run throughout the movie. simply perform, she becomes that’s been torn apart. care of her own.” Her jour- Wink (Dwight Henry). Forc- clares throughout the movie “One day the stars are her character: a fierce indi- Told from Hushpuppy’s ney ultimately serves as a ing her to survive on her that balance is something going to blow, the ground is vidual in a jungle of a world. perspective, the film sub- commentary on the struggle own, Hushpuppy’s father essential for life to func- going to sink and the waters Like Wallis, Dwight jects the audience to the of all children living in prepares her for a time tion. “The whole universe are going to rise up so high Henry portrays Wink, highly imaginative mind poverty to make their way when he would no longer be depends on everything fit- … [there] ain’t going to be no Hushpuppy’s father, with of a child. The boundary in the world. Hushpuppy’s able to care for her, a time ting together just right,” she Bathtub, just a whole bunch a compelling dignity and between reality and fantasy experience leaves the viewer when she will need to use says. “When a piece busts, of water,” Hushpuppy says. pride. Wink struggles with continuously breaks down. with a clear message: There all of her strengths to sur- even the smallest piece, the “And don’t you dare multiple demons: poverty, As Hushpuppy suffers with is both real terror and vive in a land of no laws. whole universe will bust.” cry,” the father says. sickness and the terror of her father’s illness, the film genuine beauty in poverty.

By Kimberly Cionca onstrates compassion and sternness. When aurochs—prehistoric ani- Rendered convincingly by actor Dwight mals—slowly enter Hushpuppy’s child- A child’s journey, whereHenry, Wink reality consistently teachesand his magic like imaginative blend world together in the film, bronx,n n.y.“Beasts of the Southern daughter to embody masculine quali- “Beasts of the Southern Wild” even Wild,” directed and written by ties: self-sufficiency and a constraint uses magical realism to underscore Queens, N.Y. native Benh Zeit- on emotion. “You the man,” Wink de- its message. The beasts serve as a re- lin, the world of a bright and mandingly says as he puts Hushpuppy curring image throughout the movie. toughI six-year-old girl, Hushpuppy, through different tests again and again. The aurochs dramatically represent turns upside down. The moving “Beasts of the Southern Wild” looks what might become of the residents film begins in an impoverished at the struggles of one girl as well as of the “Bathtub.” Like the aurochs community—the “Bathtub”—off much broader themes. “I see that I’m who once faced extinction, Hushpuppy the coast of New Orleans before a a little piece of a big, big universe,” must also develop fierce instincts massive storm and flood. Zeitlin’s Hushpuppy concludes when she even- in order to survive. In a compelling film uses a simple narrative and tually must separate from Wink. scene near the film’s end, Hushpuppy complex allegory to explore pov- As she narrates the film through eventually confronts the seemingly erty and the life of the oppressed. aphorisms, Hushpuppy reassures the mythical creatures and comes to un- Facing both physical and emotional audience and even herself that she is derstand her place in the universe. hardships, Hushpuppy—played ef- brave enough to face any predicament. Zeitlin’s film takes the audience on fectively by talented first-time actress She proves that she is well aware of an artistic journey in which reality Quvenzhané Wallis—must learn to sur- death even at the age of six. “They’re and magic blend together. It employs vive on her own. Wallis portrays a char- all down there trying to breathe beautifully crafted cinematography to acter with both intense sadness and through water,” she laments as she challenge society to understand the resilience. Her Hushpuppy is a realistic reflects on all of the animals and complexity of poverty. The director’s account of a six-year-old grappling with people who perished during the flood. talents can be observed through min- a fragile reality. Throughout the film, Hushpuppy reminds the audience ute details. Even the film’s score and courtesy of fox searchlight pictures Hushpuppy is not always alone. Facing that innocent children like her are its strategic use of silence serve its ul- ‘Beasts’ tells the story of Hushpuppy, a six-year-old who must prepare the plight of parenthood in the most dif- conscious of the realities and implica- timate end: to provoke strong reactions to survive on her own in a land of no laws. ficult conditions, Wink, her father, dem- tions of living in miserable conditions. to contemporary social structures.

background image courtesy of fox searchlight pictures August 13, 2012 Page 5 The Princeton Summer Journal Arts & Entertainment ‘Encounters’ invites juxtaposition of ideas

By Renan Meira tive or negative relationships. military might and power. The exhibition is successful in Juxtaposed behind these conveying that idea about en- sculptures are four photogra- queens, n.y.s 13-year-old Al- counters by exposing its varia- phy pieces by British artist exander Salefski tions such as exchange, rup- Yinka Shonibare that repli- moved his eye from ture, perception, translation cate the etching “The Sleep piece to piece, his and essentialism through the of Reason Produces Monsters” Athoughts were filled with juxtaposition of different ideas. by printmaker Francisco de questions. “When I think of “It’s all about encounters,” Goya. Shonibare restaged encounters, I think of aliens,” said Kurt Brere- Goya’s etching Salefski said. ton, an artist ::::: for five conti- The exhibition “Encoun- and professor in n e n t s — f o u r ters: Conflict, Dialogue, Dis- Australia. “[It’s of which cor- covery,” on view at the Princ- about] trying to ‘It’s interesting to respond to the eton University Art Museum, overcome preju- see how they are de Cock’s sculp- showcases unrelated pieces of dice and keep- tures at the mu- artwork together, inviting the ing your mind different and seum. public to analyze how each open [about the similar …’ Unlike the of them conveys the notion of foreign].” female sculp- encounters. One of the el- Alexander Salefski, tures, the sub- “There is the encounter of ements in the Museum Visitor jects in the the materiality, the encounter exhibition that pictures are of the paint brush and the demonstrates all men whose canvas, the encounter of the this idea is the ::::: characteristics artist’s hand with his clay … four-piece 18th do not neces- encounters of styles and in- century marble sculpture sarily represent the continent fluences,” said Juliana Ochs at the center of the gallery, for which they were named. Dweck, the curatorial fellow representing four continents. Criticizing the consequences for collections engagement at The pieces “Europe,” “Asia,” of neo-colonialism, the artist the museum. “Africa” and “America” are at- brings to the discussion the The idea of encountering tributed to Flemish artist Jan effects of encounters in the the alien, the foreign, the oth- Claudius de Cock who depicts lives of those who experience er, is repeated throughout the women embedded in elements them. entire exhibition. The first that characterize the conti- The acceptance of the alien impression that one might nent they represent. and the building of a relation- have as he first walks into The Asian woman, for ex- ship with it happens when the “Encounters” is a feeling of ample, is stepping on a lavish viewer is able point out a simi- misplacement—this interac- cushion and is sitting on a larity between what is foreign tion of the viewer with the camel, representing both lux- and what is familiar. artwork is also an encounter, ury and exoticism, respective- “It’s interesting to see how Juliana explained. ly. The European woman, on they are different and similar, The spectrum of encounters the other hand, is portrayed from 10th century to the 15th involves an initial contact be- as wearing a crown, stepping century,” Salefski said. courtsesy of princeton university art museum tween two foreign subjects, on armor and sitting on a The exhibition is on view “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters” (2008) by Yinka Shonibare, British; print mounted on aluminum. The work which can expand into posi- horse, symbolizing majesty, through Sept. 23. was provided to Princeton for its “Encounters” exhibition by Nancy and Rodney Gould from their collection. Museum’s exhibit explores themes of culture and cosmopolitanism By Chastity Salas seemingly out of respect exhibit displays a range of art … to the organization of the Despite their differences, This exhibit spoke philo- and awe of the art. Silence pieces that together share a objects … Juxtapositions were there were aspects binding sophically in one common lan- bronx, n.y.eautifully craft- loomed across the room. common thread. Each piece of also important,” explained them all. Each woman por- guage. It is the universal lan- ed sculptures That was loud enough. art explores beyond the con- Juliana Ochs Dweck, manag- trayed a sense of leadership guage of the expression of our stood alongside The soul’s identity encoun- cepts we claim to know as er of interpretation at the mu- and authority. Regardless own individual identities, cul- the museum’s tered art. culture, identity and human seum. “[We] hope that people of their home- tures and inter- Bpaintings. Down the hall, “Encounters: Conflict, Dia- nature. will form their own connec- land, they sat ::::: actions. Whether there was much for an eager logue, Discovery,” is the latest It digs deeper into a cos- tions and contrasts between with dignity. it is a painting, set of eyes to see. The ex- art exhibit in the Princeton mopolitan outlook on how objects.” They had a ‘I think art a sculpture, a hibit’s viewers didn’t speak, University Art Museum. This we as humans interact with The art piece titled “Four feminine flair photograph or things we are not familiar Continents: Europe, Asia, Af- to their artistic itself is a a poem, it’s the with and how we respond to rica, America,” conveyed the personas, and cosmopolitan. language of cre- them. Julia Farrell, a visitor contrasts between women of emanated cour- ativity. This lan- to the museum and a student different cultures. This com- age. You can depict guage is difficult at Columbia College Chicago bination of female sculptures These simi- to decipher, sim- expressed, “I think art itself each represented one of the larities are everything ply because it’s is a cosmopolitan. You can four continents stated in its beyond the differently.’ without voice but depict everything differently.” title. representation with soul. Respecting and under- They each sat with a poise of their gen- Julia Farrell, Each piece standing universal principles that reflected their identities. der and their Museum Visitor holds its own is the definition of cosmopoli- Their features were precise. homeland— message for ev- tanism in its rawest form. It Their clothing mirrored their they are a re- eryone. Those is the concept that each eth- cultures. One displayed an flection of their ::::: who come to see nic group can be united in a image of what was thought character. This this exhibit are community based on shared to be “European” qualities artistic meaning rang clear of all ages. The museum is values. and another showed “Afri- for 15-year-old museum visi- free and open to the public, The museum paid close at- can” facial features and so tor Patricia, who said that and can be viewed from now courtesy of princeton university art museum tention to the order in which on. Though each woman was she enjoyed the fact “that they until Sept. 23. Untitled (1957) by David Smith, American; brush and black ink on cream visitors see the art. “The cu- distinctive, they each shared aren’t very different. Ethnici- Art becomes alive, once it wove paper. Purchased by the University using endowed funds. rator gave a lot of thought similarities. ties could be the same.” encounters society.

Born with the name Aubrey Graham, able to embody those aspects that made surpassed Jay-Z as the rapper with the most Drake came to fame as an actor on the Ca- pop music enjoyable at the time. She number one singles on the Billboard Hot Sherese Morgan nadian teen drama “Degrassi: The Next blazed the trail for future artists who R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. However, his Generation.” In 2006, the artist transitioned would incorporate her music style. songs “Best I Ever Had” and “Take Care” are to hip-hop music, releasing a series of mix- In the wake of her success, a new crop of very self-involved whereas Hill’s songs ad- yonkers, n.y. tapes before his breakthrough single “Best I talent emerged that was quick to acknowl- dresses broader social matters. Drake’s lack n July, “TheThe Jewish Chronicle” continuing pub- Ever Had,” was released in 2009. relevance The artist edge the influence Hill of had on theirLauryn style and of a commentary Hill shows he is unable to affect lished an article featuring the rap- became a ubiquitous presence on pop and ur- success. At the 2012 BET Awards, Beyoncé his audience in the way that Hill’s music did. per Drake. Reflecting on his current ban radio, both as a featured and lead artist. accepted the Best R&B Female Artist award In today’s musical landscape, artists like position in the spotlight he stirred Hill was introduced to the public as and acknowledged Hill for her impact on her Drake should use Hill as a measurement of upI controversy by stating, “There were a member of the hip-hop collective “The music career. Beyoncé also covered Hill’s “Ex- the quality of music in which rapping and people who incorporated melody before Fugees” with 1994’s “Blunted on Real- Factor” at her Revel Casino revue in May. singing are featured. Her music has ele- me, but I would deem myself the first ity.” She took her success to new heights The British pop artist Adele, whose album ments of soul and lyrical substance that person to successfully rap and sing.” with her 1998 solo debut, “The Miseduca- “21” gained commercial and critical ac- affects society. She successfully features Whether due to egotism or genuine igno- tion of Lauryn Hill.” In her song “Doo claim in 2011, acknowledged Hill in “Rolling rapping and singing in her songs, which rance, his comment invited scolding re- Wop (That Thing),” Hill successfully in- Stone” magazine. Adele described the album prove her music to be more effective, thus marks from fans and critics alike. Drake corporated rapping and singing, and used “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” as “life- attracting a broader audience than Drake. failed to acknowledge the path paved by soul to present a cautionary tale to women defining.” With its infectious hook, Kanye Growing up, I religiously listened to artists such as Lauryn Hill, who success- who put themselves in situations where West’s 2004 hit single “All Falls Down” Hill’s “Miseducation” album. She has a fully popularized songs featuring both they are taken advantage of by men who interpolated Hill’s “Mystery of Iniquity” unique quality that is rarely seen in art- rapping and singing over a decade before do not have their best interest at heart. from her 2002 “MTV Unplugged” album. ists today. Our society should value Hill’s Drake had released his first mixtape. The music video presents a dual scene set Hill’s artistic style significantly paved ability to revolutionize the way in which Drake’s failure to acknowledge the path that in the 1960s and 1990s showing that the the way for Drake, whose songs feature him artists like Drake make music. I wonder she paved reminded me just how much I song’s message is relevant in both times. both rapping and singing. Drake is a well- where music would be if not for the ec- miss Hill being a part of the conversation. At this peak in her career, Hill was accomplished songwriter, who most recently centric soulful artist that is Lauryn Hill. Page 6 August 13, 2012 The Princeton Summer Journal Editorials & Opinions

The Princeton Summer Journal

a publication of the to save lives princeton university summer journalism program

Ban cigarettes Students Darquis Williams Maryam Asjad Lorena Aviles memphis, tenn. Delia Beristain he U.S. government bans all sorts of Amy Char products that poison our land—mari- juana, cocaine and heroin, to name a Chemi Chemi few. So why shouldn’t the United States Kimberly Cionca alsoT ban the sale of tobacco products, which Stephanie Frescas have been poisoning the citizens of our coun- Alejandro Izquierdo try for centuries and continue to do so today? Michelaina Johnson Tobacco is a major American commodity: In Angela Kim 2010 alone, 303 billion cigarettes were bought in America, and the industry accounted for $71 Makenna May billion of America’s GDP. But the number that Renan Meira is even more astounding comes from a Cen- Sherese Morgan ters for Disease Control and Prevention study, Laura Núñez which found that tobacco use caused 443,000 Karen Oropeza deaths per year between 2000 and 2004. Ashley Patterson “We can no longer deny nor accept the mas- David Peake sive human and economic harm caused by to- staff editorial bacco,” John Seffrin of the American Cancer So- ...... Marco Rivas ciety has written. Seffrin has it exactly right. Chastity Salas Cigarette smokers on average take 13 to 14 Delilah Vasquez years off their life. And it’s not just smokers Jocelyn Vega who suffer: More than half of America’s chil- Darquis Williams dren aged 3 to 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control, are exposed to second-hand smoke. The CDC says that there is no amount e remember when the tional stories, but also as a tool Program Staff of tobacco exposure that doesn’t harm a child. anxiety and anticipa- to illuminate a society’s ideals. Directors Moreover, tobacco products are responsible for tion of starting the Richard Just ’01 an estimated 19,000 to 141,000 tobacco-induced Our shared experiences will not abortions, according to one meta-analysis. Princeton University stop here; they will go far beyond Michael Koike ’01 WSummer Journalism Program felt this program. They will extend into Greg Mancini ’01 Perhaps the most dramatic statistic is that 50 million people around the world have died from daunting. SomeThe of us thought SJP we newfamily chapters of our lives. Some of Rich Tucker ’01 tobacco-related afflictions over the past decade, would not fit in and that we would us come from schools where we lack according to The Tobacco Atlas. If there was a miss home. We were absolutely guidance. We often find ourselves wrong. SJP’s Class of 2012 has needing assistance and receiving Staff Associate country that was responsible for 50 million deaths, Shirley Wu ’15 the U.S. government and people would be in an successfully learned about journal- none. But this has changed ever uproar, and we would certainly intervene. How ism and how to prepare for the since we became part of the SJP can we not do the same in the case of tobacco? college admissions process while family. The counselors are truly Counselors Some might point out that tobacco has been a forming an indelible community. committed to helping us despite Adrian Alvarez GS ’04 key American industry since our country’s begin- Our experiences here have ex- their full-time jobs. This dedica- Lisette Bonilla SJP ’02 ning and that banning cigarettes would harm the panded our horizons and helped tion has been absent from so many Marin Cogan us to reach both personal and country’s economy. But compare the $71 billion the of our lives. The support that we Amanda Cormier SJP ’07 cigarette industry brings in with the costs of the group milestones. For some stu- have received is overwhelming. We Brenda Duman SJP ’10 many deaths it causes. The U.S. government’s Office dents, it was attending their first are eager to remain in contact with of Management and Budget estimates the value of a baseball game. For others, it was our counselors well past our depar- Melisa Gao ’06 human life at $9.1 million. Multiply that times the visiting New York City and major ture from Princeton: in the college Liz Gonzalez SJP ’10 443,000 Americans who die because of tobacco each media outlets for the first time. admissions process and beyond. Walter Griffin SJP ’05 ’10 year and it turns out that the annual cost in lost We know now that our experiences To be sure, despite the program’s Mariya Ilyas SJP ’08 lives is more than $4 trillion. And that doesn’t even and the new friendships we have strengths, there were several prob- Rebecca Koike count the $193 billion per year in annual health- all forged will last a lifetime. lems with SJP. Long days and lon- Sarah Mancini ’04 related economic losses, as calculated by the CDC. During the program’s 10 days, nu- ger nights as well as a lack of physi- Yared Portillo SJP ’10 But what about the question of freedom? Shouldn’t merous guest speakers spoke to us cal activity led sometimes to short people have the right to choose if they want to about subjects ranging from anthro- tempers and restlessness over the Tonya Riley SJP ’10 smoke cigarettes? To answer this objection, consider pology to economics. Their stories 10-day span. Cold air in University Brian Rokus ’99 laws requiring Americans to wear seat belts. This instilled us with a greater perspec- buildings and in dorms along with Chanakya Sethi ’07 is also an intrusion on freedom, yet few object to it. tive, revealing the need for journal- thin blankets did not help matters. Eileen Shim SJP ’07 Moreover, such laws have been extremely suc- ists to understand different forms (Reports that students were nodding Tashi Shuler-Drakes SJP ’10 cessful. In 1981, several years before New York of knowledge and to inform the off at times during workshops could state passed the country’s first law requiring pas- Marion Smallwood SJP ’07 public of complex global events. The not be independently confirmed.) Jancey Taveras SJP ’09 sengers to wear seat belts, only 11 percent of people workshops—from news to features While most professors and speakers Alfonso Toro SJP ’10 used them, according to the CDC. By 2010, that and social media to political re- were engaging, some were less so. number was 85 percent. Since 1975, seat belts porting—encouraged us to express Nonetheless, we find ourselves Melina Torres SJP ’10 have saved an estimated 255,000 lives. Compare ourselves diversely and creatively. neck-deep in gratitude to the coun- Simon Van Zuylen-Wood this to the more than 16 million lives that would We embraced a growing sense of selors and directors for all they have Katie Zavadski SJP ’08 be saved over a comparable time period—the next community—and even of family— done and all they have put up with. 37 years—if we could stop people from smoking. when our disparate group realized We especially want to acknowledge Outlawing tobacco products might not get rid of tobacco entirely, just as outlawing drugs has not that its members shared similar Shirley Wu, our Camp Mom of the The Princeton University Summer hopes and dreams for the future. Journalism Program welcomes about 20 high gotten rid of drugs. But it would go a long way to- Year—thank you for your unparal- school students every year to Princeton Uni- We learned that journalism leled hard work and commitment. versity for a 10-day, all-expenses-paid seminar. ward lessening the horrible impact of cigarettes Founded by Princeton alumni, the program’s on our society. This is not just a public service is more than asking questions; Thank you also to SJP’s newest mission is to diversify the world of college jour- it’s about listening to people member, baby Caroline Koike, for nalism—and, ultimately, the world of profes- announcement; this is a plea for the American sional journalism—by energizing students from government and people to act. Let’s do away with and telling their stories. Indeed, being our adorable comic relief in low-income backgrounds about the possibility journalism serves not only as a the midst of pressing deadlines of attending elite universities and working for this manufactured killer and create a country of their college papers. For more information, prosperity—financially, emotionally and physically. powerful outlet to share inspira- and demanding workshops. please visit www.princeton.edu/sjp.

he has been taken to prison for up Remnants of racial injustice are decades after the beginning of the Americans had been freed from to nine hours at a time for abso- still prevalent, even though some Civil Rights movement. It seems slavery. They were cursed to be Chemi Chemi lutely no reason. like the many efforts of the Civil second-class citizens in society, New York CityAccording should end biased stop-and-friskRights movement despite program their status as free. The to a New and the dream of stop-and-frisk program curses mi- brooklyn, n.y. York Times Martin Luther nority New Yorkers to be guilty, need a break from cops and editorial on King, Jr., despite their status as innocent. the only way I can [get a Wednesday, have been The idea of stop-and-frisk is break is] to stay home,” said the New York forgotten or very compelling in theory. Authori- Tyquan Behon, a young black Police Depart- deliberately ties need to prevent crime. We all manI from Brooklyn. In a recent ment has ignored. comprehend that mission, but stop- New York Times video called “The announced a In effect, and-frisk brings more problems Scars of Stop and Frisk,” Behon decrease of the stop-and- than it solves. The personal deci- explains that he was stopped one-third in frisk program sions that a police officer makes more than 60 times by police of- the number is much like the when deciding to stop-and-frisk ficers before he turned 18. of citizens Jim Crow laws someone are inherently based on Behon is not the only one. Ac- detained in of centuries his or her idea of what is danger- cording to the New York Civil the stop-and- past. From ous. The idea of what is dangerous Liberties Union, in 2006, 21.5 frisk program. 1887 to the varies from person to person. blacks were stopped for each ar- Even though 1960s, Jim Crow laws If the stop-and-frisk program is rest of a black person, while only the news marks a positive de- people think segregated black Americans from eliminated, Tyquan Behon might 18.2 whites were stopped for each velopment, the program needs racism is ex- white Americans in every aspect not have to hide and live in fear. white arrest. It is a tragic fact that to be eliminated. Individual of- tinct. It’s of life. In addition to these state He won’t have to fear the judg- if you belong to a minority group, ficers do not have the capability fool- ish and local laws, religious leaders of ment of an individual police of- and especially if you are black, you to eliminate subconscious racism that the the time taught white Americans ficer that is prejudiced. And the are targeted for crimes you haven’t when deciding to stop-and-frisk govern- ment that they were superior to black dream of Martin Luther King, committed. In his life, Behon said a person, despite their efforts. is continuing to discriminate even Americans, even though black Jr., will be revived once again. illustration by Sherese Morgan August 13, 2012 Page 7 The Princeton Summer Journal Editorials & Opinions

The hijab and its responsibilities Cherish the

ity I was facing, the neutral- choice in the way that I follow The hardships I face for ity was actually welcome. Islam. I want to feel the sense wearing the hijab can never tradition of That day I was faced with of liberation I felt when I first compare to the empowerment I Maryam comments, compliments and wrapped a scarf around my have felt since the day I chose Asjad outright criticism. I was told head. In some ways, the Islam to defy stereotypes and become the printed that I looked beautiful in the that I follow is more gener- a hijabi because I wanted scarf. A girl in the school hall- ally spiritual than subjective to—not because I was forced jersey city, n.j. way, a stranger I was used to to the Sharia and even some to. The hijab has given me the word was 14, and walking home seeing every day, smiled at Qur’anic teachings. I pride freedom to make bold choices in on a chilly afternoon. I me and said, “Assalamu alay- myself on the fact that I have life and have confidence when looked at my friend, walk- kum” (peace be upon you), the made choices that others would I do. I am not an ideal Muslim, ing ahead of me. The sun traditional Islamic greeting. not expect me to make. I chose but I am a Muslim with the Ihit the sequins on her heads- At the same time, one of my to wear the hijab, and it has power to govern my own life carf and the reflection blinded friends told me that I should opened my mind to exploring and that, to me, is better than Makenna May me for a second. If I believed take off my scarf because I my religion in unexpected ways being a superficial Muslim. in “being saved,” then that would look “prettier without it.” that I found personally fitting. second, by God, I had been Too many people think coeur d’alene, idaho saved. I could think nothing the hijab is a one-way, sex- e all cherished the routine. My but “What if?” What if I chose ist Islamic teaching. What is sister and I sat on either side to wear the hijab? What if I quite often overlooked is the of my mom on the plush green chose to make a decision that fact that all Muslim men must sofa, excited to pore through could change my life forever? also wear a form of the hijab. yetW another book. Of course, over the years, One week later, I walked The Arabic word “hijab” the books changed. “Curious George” led to into school—a building full of translates to “partition,” or “Franklin”; “The Boxcar Children” preceded about 2,600 people—with my “veil” in the sense of gar- “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.” hair covered behind a turquoise ments. For Muslim men, The size of the print in the books shrunk pashmina headscarf. I had the hijab is lowering as we grew, but our passion for reading done it: I was now a hijabi. their gaze and being remained the same. We all cherished spend- respectful towards In a very excited voice, ing time with a good book. Even a trip to women. For Muslim and with a horrified expres- the library was a treat. I learned to reserve women, it includes sion, my friend exclaimed, a special place for the sight of dog-eared covering their bodies “Oh my God! Did your par- pages and the smell of an aged classic. in a modest way. Many ents make you wear that?” Yet, today as I write about the priceless I hear this pointed, piti- people are not aware nature of books, I fear that my opinion be- ful question about my heads- of the part of the hijab longs only to the minority. The constant carf, my hijab, too often. I am that applies to men. progress of technology is replacing tradition- tired of defending my choice. I While following the al books with Kindles, Nooks and iPads. A will say this once and for all: teaching is mandatory, I Wearing the hijab was my deci- am an advocate of choice. new threat has emerged to challenge my sion, and mine alone. I was not There are certainly heartfelt dream of thoroughly exploring the pressured and I am proud of Muslim women who aisles of the library with my own future my choice. Contrary to popular choose not to wear the children. belief, I do not feel oppressed hijab, but there are many Even without new technology, traditional because I cover up (cue horri- who do so willingly, which books have already been losing a war. We fied gasps). I feel empowered means I am not alone in already spend copious amounts of time in because I choose to cover up. this decision. For these front of glowing screens. Indeed, the Bu- After my epiphany-like women, there is a satisfac- reau of Labor Statistics’ June 2012 report moment—and while wonder- tion that they are covering illustrates how young people’s lives are ing if I would ever wear the and showing their bodies as increasingly centered around electronics. hijab—I had gone home and they please—that they have the Whereas people 75 years and older spend told my mom about it. On blessing of being given a choice. an average of only 21 minutes daily play- other occasions, I would nor- Since making the choice ing electronic games or using computers for mally ask my mother about to wear the hijab, I leisurely activities, people 15 to 19 years such matters. But already it have realized old spend 1.2 hours in these ways. And re- seemed that the hijab was giv- that I also member, these statistics do not include time ing me unusual confidence. want to spent online for school and work purposes. have So, I told my mother: I told her Moreover, a 2011 survey revealed that a that I was going to wear the the average American spent an all-time hijab. In that moment, I felt high of 11 hours daily using combined a sense of exhilaration that I forms of media. Another survey showed had never felt before. On the that the time Americans spent online in- outside, I wore a symbol of my creased to average more than 30 hours religious faith; on the inside, I weekly in 2011, and people ages 18 to felt powerful in a way that no 29 tipped the scale by spending more one could take away from me. than 40 hours online weekly. Simply put, My first day wearing the Americans are spending too much time hijab was filled with ambiva- lent feelings. I wanted people consuming media rather than books. to acknowledge my choice, and While Americans have increased their at the same time I did not want consumption of electronic media, the pub- to be treated differently. I was lication of print books has dramatically satisfied in both ways, and dropped during the last few years. When more. Some people treated me the American Association of American Pub- like they did every day, and lishing compared the adult hardcover book in the midst of the negativ- revenue between the first half of 2012 to the illustration by sherese morgan first half of 2011, it noted that revenue de- clined 25.9 percent. During that same time, the hardcover and paperback revenue of chil- dren’s books dropped 13.3 percent. Whereas these numbers have decreased, e-book rev- enue during that time increased by 161.3 percent. Fewer people are curling up with their favorite weathered novels and instead are turning to cold and sterile machines. To be sure, I’m not a Luddite. I, too, see distinct advantages to technological tracking in many school dis- the computer industry. Since shortage of 130,600. This will progress. New electronic forms of books Alejandro tricts. This tracking system then, there has been a huge lead to poorer public health. are undeniably compact and conve- Izquierdo places students into groups economic boom in the tech- In 2020, the American labor nient. They’re more practical for a soci- depending on their academic nology sector in which com- market will have 123 million ety that is constantly progressing and Modernizeability. TheU.S. problem with education this panies such as Facebook to and competehighly skilled jobs, according on the move. They offer an accessible chicago, ill. approach is that the students’ Google emerged and became to the article, “The Global Tal- way for some people to keep reading. he United States has academic ability is based on multi-billion dollar busi- ent Crisis,” by Edward Gordon. However, with the expansion of elec- the most powerful their standardized test scores, nesses that keep growing. Now, these numbers sound tronic media, we must seriously ask army and economy and standardized tests will These companies have the good and it would be great ourselves: Don’t we spend enough time on earth, making it never be able to determine most-visited websites on the if the economy could provide in front of our laptops and cell phones? theT world’s lone superpower. fully the academic capabilities Internet and have a great in- all these jobs for Americans. Indeed, some experts assert that reading America also has some of the and potential of all students. fluence in the world. Google But here’s the problem: Only comprehension suffers from the consump- best colleges and universi- When certain students are is known as the world’s best 50 million Americans will tion of e-books and electronic media. As ties in the world. Neverthe- placed on lower tracks, they do search engine and Facebook be qualified for these jobs. Maryanne Wolf, the John DiBiaggio Pro- less, our high school students not receive the same education has more members than the If America’s school system fessor in the Eliot-Pearson Department of are nowhere near the num- as students who have scored entire population of the United was more efficient and more Child Development at Tufts University, ber one spot in the world. higher on standardized tests, States. Companies like Apple, focused on math and science, recently argued, “We [still] need rigorous To the contrary, American creating a learning gap and di- Intel and Microsoft need a the country would be able to research about whether the reading circuit students rank 14th in the viding the student population. huge number of workers with produce enough physicians of our youngest members will be short- world, according to a study The current system was college degrees in math and to treat the population, and circuited, figuratively and physiologically.” by the Organisation for Eco- designed 50 years ago and science to keep innovating enough scientists and engi- Ultimately, the greatest difference is a nomic Co-operation and De- made sense for the post-war products for the world. These neers to help innovate for our simple one: Reading words on a pixel screen velopment conducted in 2010 economy. The track system are the companies that help country and also the world. is simply not the same as holding a physi- based on standardized test allowed schools to produce a stimulate the economy. America put the first man cal book. My concern is not simply that our scores. For that reason, the small supply of higher-skilled Not only are skilled work- on the moon; we can surprise comprehension will suffer, but that we are United States must focus more workers and created a huge ers needed in the technology the world again through fur- increasingly missing out on a special ex- on educating its students in supply of lower-skilled labor- field, but there are also doc- ther innovations in space perience that only a palpable paperback math, science and engineer- ers who were essential for tors needed throughout the exploration and in medicine. can provide. There’s nothing personal or ing in order to compete in factories and farms. But the nation. There is currently a By focusing on math and sci- human about an electronic screen. I long the new world market. economy has since changed shortage of 7,400 physicians, ence education, America will for the days when I shared those priceless The blame can be placed on and our school system has not. according to the American be able to compete in the job moments with my mother and my sister— America’s education system, In the late 1900s, America Association of Medical Col- market economically and forming an indelible bond among the three which is based on so-called saw a new industry emerge: leges. By 2025 there will be a lead the world to the future. of us over our family’s dearest treasures. Page 8 August 13, 2012 The Princeton Summer Journal Editorials & Opinions

three or four inches above one’s knee fashion is constantly evolving. Female isn’t anywhere close to it. Hoda Kotb, attire once depended upon bodices, cor- yourPay phone me, Erin Burnett and Dana Bash are all sets and long skirts. Yet fashion became Kimberly Cionca well-dressed, beautiful women in ad- more lax contemporaneously with the Beauty, brainsdition to being excellentand journalists. broadcasting women’s rights movement. In maybe, on More broadly, fashion is a symbolic the 1920s, flappers began bronx, n.y. expression of contemporary femi- to wear shorter skirts Amy Char nd we’re roll- nism. Take former Secretary of State and short, bobbed ing in five, four, Condoleezza Rice as an example. hairstyles. Hemlines three, two … Famous for her clothes—and her were raised once san francisco, calif. With the intelligence—Rice dressed in again in the 40s, oon, coffee fiends will be clickA of a button, sexy, knee-high boots with and in the 60s. able to stroll into their near- you’re watching the lean heels and a long, sleek The point is est Starbucks and pay for Today Show in black coat while visiting an simple: fashion their caffeine fix without New York, army base in Germany. has always Swhipping out cash or a credit card. or perhaps Writing in The Washing- evolved. They will be able to simply tell the Univision ton Post, Robin Givhan Why cashier their name—as long as their in Cali- noted that “Rice’s coat should smartphone is in their pocket. fornia, and boots speak of sex we shy On Aug. 8, Starbucks became the Colorado and power.” The symbol- away first large retailer to sign a deal with or Texas. ism of her outfit was from mobile payment company Square. Two stunning clear: “She is tough change Taking advantage of the growing women, with and focused enough today? prominence of smartphones, Square their rosy cheeks, for whatever task With all that joins mobile apps such as Google perfect hairdo and fine is at hand.” said, Lamb and Wallet and Apple Passbook in their legs, grace the set. Some women his fellow critics’ attempts to slowly convert iPhones Those legs have be- fear being sexy concerns are un- and Androids to digital wallets. come controversial. because they derstandable. To the Given how much of our lives While addressing a believe that by extent that they are are already on our smartphone room of 275 aspiring dressing conser- attempting to dimin- screens, retailers are long over- journalists this sum- vatively they ish the power of good due in offering mobile payment mer, Brian Lamb, the will gain more looks as a condition services to their customers. founder and former CEO respect. for success in journal- How can we call ourselves a of C-SPAN, asserted That, in ism, I agree. Indeed, technological superpower if the that broadcast journal- short, ap- every talented woman United States is trailing be- ism today is more about pears to deserves a chance to hind Asia, Africa and Europe beauty than brains. be Lamb’s succeed in journalism. in mobile payment usage? In short, TV is about argument. But it is a mistake to Mobile payment apps have a ratings, and beautiful But a woman confuse whether looks large potential audience. Ac- women deliver ratings. should not find help with whether cording to a 2012 Pew Internet That’s a situation that it necessary to they are necessary. and American Life Project sur- Lamb finds unfortu- hide herself un- Many critics assert vey, 49 percent of U.S. cell phone nate. But he need not. der such clothes. that beautiful women owners use a smartphone. Fashion has always She should instead serve to increase rat- We already rely on our phones been a form of expres- take bold steps to em- ings. That is true, but it to get our e-mails, Facebook and sion. When a woman brace her body. Choos- is an oversimplification. A Twitter updates, weather fore- shows skin, she implies ing to cloak oneself under beautiful woman’s ratings casts, directions and much more. that she is comfortable pressure is surrendering will be nonexistent without When we leave the house, we in- with her body. Of course, to social demands and a wit, intellect, and integ- stinctively check that we have our common sense suggests timid course of action. rity. Looks may help, but phones before our wallets. How we draw a line, but wear- Lamb’s argument they can’t make up for a many times have you found your- ing a V-neck and a skirt also discounts that lack of journalistic talent. self making an impromptu trip to illustration by sherese morgan the store but unable to purchase anything because you didn’t think to bring your wallet with you? According to Gartner research director Sandy Shen, mobile pay- ment in developing markets is popular because it is accessible to Cut off the cartels More than skin deep the “unbanked and underbanked populations.” Visa recently in- up to 60 percent of Mexi- troduced a prepaid mobile pay- can drug cartels’ profits so much pain to change her ment program in underdeveloped Jocelyn come from marijuana sold Maryam skin color. I hesitated to ask countries—it doesn’t require a Vega in the United States. Asjad because of my own skin color credit card or bank account. We should abandon our insecurities. Hennah responded, Likewise, the United States should failed commitment to a for- “You’re, like, the perfect skin follow their example and popularize chicago, ill. ever war on drugs in favor jersey city, n.j. color; why are you even trying mobile payment apps so companies he explosive drug of a leaner, meaner, more or as long as I can to argue about something you can justify introducing mobile pay- war south of the targeted approach aimed at remember, my skin don’t have to struggle with?” ment programs nondependent on border is not en- cutting off the cartels’ access color has been a regu- She unconsciously changed credit cards and bank accounts to tirely Mexico’s to guns and easy money. lar topic of discussion the way I felt about myself. avoid alienating people who don’t fault.T The United States We should transfer re- Fwith almost every one I inter- Hennah will never know have access to them. According to needs to take some re- sources to border security act with. I face presumptions that she had raised a ques- Business Insider, 30 million Ameri- sponsibility too. that will let us eliminate the that I am of Middle Eastern tion that would significantly cans don’t have a bank account. Violent drug cartels are cartels’ supply of American heritage and not the “right” impact my life. If someone Consumers and retailers alike a national security concern guns. And legalizing—and color to be South Asian. else could see my skin color as are likely concerned about the both for Mexico and the Unit- then taxing—marijuana I have been uncomfortable perfect, couldn’t I at least see security concerns of trusting a ed States. And the U.S. gov- sales would drive down in my skin for a long time. I my skin color as acceptable? smartphone app with credit card ernment has spent billions of prices, cutting off the cartels’ never thought I would one day I realized that I was suc- information. But statistics show dollars trying to address the financial lifeblood while pro- accept my skin color as it is. cumbing to society’s norm of that users should be more worried problem. Indeed, in 2008, the viding a new revenue stream I longed to be recognized as feeling insecure because of the about computer viruses; a CNN United States allocated more for the United States to boot. South Asian, and because I perception of others. I wanted to Money article reported that virus- than $1.3 billion for drug in- To be sure, these ap- wasn’t, I felt like I didn’t have be anything but submissive to protection company McAfee tracked terdiction operations on the proaches may be politi- a connection with my people. At such a condescending practice. 7,000 Android malware threats Mexican border, according cally unappealing at first. one point, I desperately yearned Over the next few months, compared to 83 million PC threats to the Wall Street Journal. People may blanch at the to be of a different ethnicity. It I dedicated myself to learning during the first quarter of 2012. But this high price tag idea of spending American didn’t matter that some of my about the different kinds of Furthermore, companies like has done little to reduce money to secure Mexico’s friends were going through a people that South Asia is filled Square and Google Wallet have the bloodshed. The Mexi- border. But compared to similar situation, and taking with. I saw very fair-skinned instituted important safeguards can drug war has claimed the billions already being drastic measures to get comfort- people with hazel eyes, and I to protect confidential user in- more than 50,000 lives spent each year, additional able with themselves—I just saw dark-skinned people with formation. They store payment since 2006, according to border security would be wanted my conflict to go away. bright blue eyes. And more im- information on secure servers. The New York Times. merely a few drops in the Daily life was a struggle, as portantly, I saw legions of peo- Users can report a lost or stolen The reason the U.S. (admittedly large) bucket. I constantly feared my insecu- ple who shared my skin color. phone, and be either automatically strategy of drowning the Likewise, teetotalers rity would be noticed. It seemed I slowly morphed into a person logged out from the app or have problem with money isn’t will no doubt argue that normal to obsessively want a who had begun to be proud of their payment data reset from the working is that it fails to legalizing marijuana is different skin color. But I didn’t her ethnicity and of the color app so future transactions can- address American complic- just the first step down a realize that I was uncomfortable of her skin. Yet I took the most not be made. Users can also cancel ity in Mexico’s drug-related slippery slope toward to- in my own skin and that it was pride in belonging to a part their credit cards; people already violence. In fact, the United tal drug legalization. even a problem. After all, my of the world that has so many deal with lost credit cards or States is doing a great deal But American history role model was Hennah, a friend different kinds of people. I em- credit card fraud, so this wouldn’t to arm Mexican drug dealers has proven that prohibition who desperately wanted darker braced the frequent assumption be an unfamiliar experience. and fill their bank accounts. is simply ineffective. The skin. While I shared her self- that I was Middle Eastern. The Starbucks is leading the coun- The statistics don’t lie. Of United States government scrutiny, Hennah’s solution to mysterious quality my skin color try into a belated revolution as the 99,000 guns seized by cannot just focus on supply tan weekly seemed strange and gave me, forced others to guess the first national retailer to adopt Mexican law enforcement when demand is surging. unnecessary. And unlike Hen- where I was actually from. mobile payment services. Other officials between 2007 and Didn’t we learn anything nah, I never considered physi- Now, when people ask me retailers should follow suit and 2011, 68,000 came from the from the days of Al Capone? cally altering my skin color. if I’m from the Middle East, I introduce the United States to a United States, according to These new policies will not Hennah returned from an smile and tell them proudly, “I convenient reality. With such large the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobac- improve things overnight. evening out tanning with her get that a lot, but you’re wrong; numbers of unbanked and under- co, Firearms and Explosives. But let’s be blunt. A radical face and neck severely sun- I’m South Asian.” They ques- banked citizens, the growing use And according to the change in U.S. drug enforce- burned. It pained me to even tion my skin color; I smile and of mobile payment apps could open White House Office of Na- ment strategy is needed look at her. I questioned Hen- let them know politely that they similar services to all audiences. tional Drug Control Policy, before things get worse. nah as to why she went through are falling prey to stereotypes. August 13, 2012 Page 9 The Princeton Summer Journal Personal Narr atives

father believed there was al- honors classes and cross-country wasn’t just my father’s expec- ways room for improvement. practice, the monster slowly tation anymore: It was a pas- land of Delilah Cancer affects millions of eating away at my father’s im- sion that grew from within. Vasquez people, but I never thought that mune system overwhelmed me. One day I received a letter ad- it would have a direct impact on But whenever I contemplated dressed to me from my school. opportunityFleeing to a me. My father was the strong, going to bed early or staying up Inside was my freshman year Findingchicago, ill. strengthbread-winning figure in our in mylate to finish father’s my homework, I second struggle semester report card. I hen I was 15, my fa- family—a position of ultimate would think about my father’s instantly felt a sense of accom- ther was diagnosed pride—so it was unreal to see bigger struggle. The fact that my plishment I had never experi- with squamous cell him drained and powerless. On father could focus on my grades enced before. This time, when I Chemi Chemi carcinoma: cancer. my way to school, I sat in isola- even in his darkest time gave presented my report card to my WBoth of my parents have al- tion on the train and watched the me perspective. Getting good father, I was no longer nervous, brooklyn, n.y. ways stressed the importance images of my father’s transforma- grades—what was once a daily but eager. About a week later, of education. My father com- tion project onto the windows. chore—became my way to cope. he handed me a document with hemi, Yegi thi lok tha, Shung municated this message to me When my father first told us he I put in extra effort to be in- the same sense of anticipation. ney letho,” my father said in through intimidation. When he had cancer, he made it clear that volved in my classes, whereas It was from the doctor, declar- Tibetan. “Chemi, read the would examine my report card, his expectations weren’t changing, before I’d just go through the ing his state of remission. letter that was sent from the I would freeze in apprehen- and that he didn’t want this to motions. I contributed to dis- The drive instilled in me by Cgovernment.” As I stared at the let- sion. His cold eyes and lack of affect my grades. But this proved cussions, studied the material my father’s illness did not go ter in our Brooklyn home, there were expression instantly crushed more difficult than it seemed. and built relationships with away once he became healthy. many words I did not recognize. any sense of pride I had before- Transitioning into high school my classmates and teachers. It has continued to grow with I did my best to understand it, hand. What was wrong with is already stressful in itself, but Organizing my work and mak- time. I still feel proud when I stopping every few minutes to look an A? To me, it was perfection. not knowing whether my father ing schedules to stay on task show him my report cards. But I up words in the dictionary. I realized He would sarcastically ques- would survive made it even more better enabled me to accomplish also feel the freedom to achieve that it was a letter from the immigra- tion me: “Why not an A+?” My challenging. Every day, after my goals. Achieving success my dreams on my own terms. tion authorities, informing us that we were officially residents of the United States of America. In tears, we cel- ebrated this miraculous moment that had come after so much struggle. Mariachi: The music of my soul I am from Trangu, a small village in the “Roof of the World”—Tibet. Liv- ing under the restrictions of the Chi- excitement and thrill that soon non-Mexicans sometimes knew nese government, life was difficult for turned into a passion, and I was more about my culture than I did. my parents, my four siblings and me. Karen Oropeza able to radiate it all to my audi- I came to realize that an under- When I was five, my older sisters and ence. Most importantly, the more standing of Mexican culture would I would herd yaks and sheep through I learned about the history of ma- serve as a bridge that could join the hills instead of going to school, fort worth, tex. riachi and Mexico itself, the more me to my family—both here in the because the only education avail- ife is ironic. I am the aware I became of my ignorance United States and in Mexico—and able was expensive and in the city. little girl who once com- about my roots, people and culture. I began building it, piece by piece. My parents worked in the farms plained about her father’s Strangely enough, my mariachi I love playing at the vari- all day long to support our fam- traditional Mexican mu- professor—the person who inspired ous competitions, concerts, and ily, but this was not the only issue sic—andL never envisioned herself me to take more of an interest in events where my group performs. they had in Tibet. My father was entertaining audiences with a my Mexican heritage—is not him- And I’ve embraced mariachi so imprisoned many times just for own- violin in hand, extravagant flowers self Mexican. William Gradante, completely that, last year, I even ing pictures of His Holiness the in her hair, dressed in a traje like an American of Italian descent, started playing outside of school 14th Dalai Lama. My father never a traditional mariachi musician. is a leading expert in the history with my dad’s mariachi group. apologized. In my eyes, he was not a My father always wished to of a culture that is not his own. Ultimately, however, mariachi criminal; he was a freedom fighter. instill in me his passion for ma- And so, he wasn’t only inter- has been about more than music I vividly remember the day that riachi music. But as a rebellious ested in teaching us mariachi for me. I am aware that I can my freedom fighter frantically be- girl for the first 13 years of my music. Our first conversation only grasp an ounce of Dr. G’s gan packing clothes and family pic- life, I refused to accept covered the history of the era knowledge of Mexican history tures. That evening, my father went his intangible gift. before Mexican independence. and culture, but this has given to the backyard and silently loaded This all changed Then, slowly, we progressed to me a motive to keep learning. up the horse with our possessions. quickly freshman the Mexican Revolution and even- I now want to matriculate at a When I questioned him, he replied year when, on a tually to more modern times. college that can further my knowl- “Kha Tsum” in Tibetan, which means whim, I joined the Mexican-Americans often feel edge of Latin American studies, “be quiet.” And so I stayed in silence school mariachi that they have the duty to be more and perhaps pursue a career as a as the world group as a violinist. Mexican than Mexicans and more journalist who writes about Latin ::::: happened I learned that American than Americans, all si- America. Never will I know all there around me. performing this multaneously. And as a mariachi is to know, but I will know enough The story In 2001, art gave me a dose of musician, I felt embarrassed that to educate those who surround me. my parents illustration by kimberly cionca of my past decided we inspires me to should escape Tibet so that keep moving, they could give but the stories their children an education. mother found out, she was the absence of my father myself to sleep and tuck of those around My father David Ashley not only disappointed—but was never forgotten. As myself into my own gifts: me are also an navigated Peake sad as well. She told me Patterson a hopeful “daddy’s girl,” the gift to write and long routes, she felt me slipping away. I wanted my father’s full express myself in a way inspiration. crossing hills “You never do any- Daddy’sattention, especially little since girlthat satisfies and com- and moun- Thechicago, ill.inspiring philadelphia, pa. thing at church,” she said. I was his only child. forts me, the gift to stand ::::: tains, risk- ands shaking, “You’re going to do this.” shley Pat- When my father did up confidently for what ing our lives the microphone I reluctantly agreed terson, please come see me during my I believe no matter who for liberty. almost drops. to her request. I knew come to the early childhood, I would opposes it. I’ve become After a harsh and terrifying jour- Sweat drips nothing about singing or principal’s of- dread him leaving, that young woman who ney that lasted months, I was relieved Hfrom my hands as I wipe performing; I was actu- fice.”A As I heard my name thinking it was my fault. depends solely on herself. to arrive in Pokhara, Nepal. A few my red face. My heart- ally really frightened of being called, my heart I applied and got ac- years after our arrival in Nepal, my beat pounds in my ears. being mocked. The next dropped. I slowly walked ::::: cepted to the Princeton father had to move to New York in The crowd stares silently. day, my mom arranged for down what seemed to be University Summer Jour- order to continue supporting us. My mouth opens. Notes me to meet with her choir the longest hallway in When my nalism Program on my My mother managed to feed us fly. The day I dreaded for director. Singing in the my elementary school. own—Daddy didn’t sign with my father’s contributions. She weeks was finally here. shower was one thing, but I turned the corner father did any papers. I’ll encour- would wake up early in the morning Church has been the cen- singing on a stage full of into my principal’s of- come to see age and congratulate to complete household chores, even ter of my mom’s world for people was quite another. fice and there he was. myself when I feel others on the days when she was ill and as long as I can remember. Much to my surprise, My father stood there me during are tired of saying it. suffering from severe back pains. Several nights each as we practiced every day, suited up head to toe my early I’ll hold myself to In March 2007, I finally arrived in week, my mother would singing slowly became my in his uniform. Before I remember that I’m Brooklyn. I was thrown into a new cul- bring me, my brothers hobby. I began looking for- could smile, I looked at childhood, I loved—I love me. I used ture and had to learn a completely new and my sister for ser- ward to my practices and him painfully for I knew would dread to always think about language. I arrived exhausted, but vices, Bible study and even excited to perform. I there were only two op- those little girls who had filled with the hunger to achieve edu- her choir practices. started writing my own lyr- tions when he wore his him leaving … their fathers to attend cation. This all was in addition to the As I prepared to begin ics and sharing my songs uniform: Daddy had daddy-daughter dances pure joy I felt when I saw my father. seventh grade, going to at school shows and family just come back or Daddy ::::: and how lucky they Since then, I’ve worked every day church began to feel like gatherings. All of a sudden, was leaving me once were, but I’m headed to to take advantage of the opportuni- something of a chore. I I had found my passion. again. “Baby girl, Daddy Throughout my pre-teen college. I’m more than ties available to me here. The sup- began to long to be like Finally, the night of my got a call.” At that mo- years, I always thought lucky—I’m blessed. port networks I have acquired have my friends, playing in the performance arrived. My ment all my intentions that I had to be that girl My father’s absence made some of my dreams come true park and going to movies mom patted my back, as were to hit my father whom people would want has made me into the already. In particular, the Princ- after school. My mother, no I nervously walked to the because he was obvi- to give their time to. determined and persis- eton University Summer Journal- doubt sensing my ambiva- stage. The lights beamed ously leaving me, again. When I wanted to tent young woman that ism Program has been one of these lence about our near-daily brightly. I covered my eyes As a young child, I be spoiled, I’d go to my I am today. I will never support networks. I learned in the church excursions, pressed as I moved towards the was very naïve. My fa- grandparents and sing chase another person to past 10 days that journalism can me to get more involved. microphone. The music be- ther was away for most them a song or dance. be in my life; I’ll chase educate and inspire our society. One Wednesday, my Bible gan. And I began to sing. of my childhood. For the When I wanted to feel ex- my dreams and my fu- My past remains in me as scars. study teacher posted a sign- At first, shaky notes first half of my life, he tended love, I’d lie on my ture endeavors instead. The story of my past inspires up sheet for people to per- came out. The music was in the army and mom’s chest and tell her My father is the reason me to keep moving, but the sto- form at the upcoming youth got louder. The notes for the second half he she meant the world to that I strive for excellence ries of those around me are also night. Many of my friends became smooth. As the just didn’t want to be me just to hear her say it and believe that I can be an inspiration. They will both enthusiastically signed up crowd cheered I knew I involved in my life. back. I was searching for and do anything. I re- always be my motivation, and ul- to sing and dance, murmur- had found my talent. However, my mom did love from others that my member my second night timately help me persevere. ing with excitement as they Walking off the stage, my an exceptionally good father couldn’t express. at the Princeton Univer- Years ago, on that day when passed around the pen. mom stood with arms out- job at playing both roles When I was a little sity Summer Journal- my father packed up our belong- I walked the other way. I stretched. Hugging her, the and making me feel girl, I used to cry myself ism Program. My father ings, I remained silent. Today, I had no interest in commit- only words that played, over loved even when I was to sleep when my father texted me at 7:36 p.m. speak up to achieve my dreams, ting myself to even more and over again, in my mind neglected. My upbringing wasn’t there to tuck and said, “I hear you’re at never forgetting the sacrifices that time at church. When my were, “Thank you, mom.” was packed with fun but me in. But today I rock Princeton, I’m so proud.” got me to where I am today. Page 10 August 13, 2012 The Princeton Summer Journal Limited knowledge of Sikhism sikh common misconceptions Continued from page 1 ...... • “They believe in Allah” • “It’s like a branch of the Muslim religion” in religious studies, gave a • “I want to say it’s a form of Hinduism” typical response when asked to define Sikhism. “I want to • Sikhism is based “in a yoga studio” say it is a form of Hinduism,” she replied. In fact, two-thirds of those interviewed did not Singh, a professor of religion education and never hear the know what Sikhism is—and, of at Colby College. “You are not word ‘Sikh’ or ‘Sikhism,’” she the entire group, only 36 people excluding anybody, not some- said, adding that, when study- could name a salient fact about body of a different complexion. ing at Stanford, she had to cre- what the religion’s adherents There is no fear of the other.” ate her own Sikhism course. believe. (Our standards for this In a case that took place Raminder Singh Bindra, the last question were extremely days after 9/11, a Sikh in Ari- educational director for a Sikh lenient: Acceptable answers zona was killed by someone temple in Lawrenceville, didn’t ranged from the name of the seeking to “shoot a Muslim.” disagree, but said that his own brian rokus :: the princeton summer journal Sikh holy scripture to “people Government agencies haven’t community bears some of the The old hospital on Witherspoon Street has been replaced by a gleaming new facility in Plainsboro. with hairy faces and things on been immune to prejudicial blame too. “We haven’t done a their heads.”) behavior, either. After the good job of telling other people When asked to identify World Trade Center attacks, about ourselves,” Bindra said. Sikhism, many confused it New York City’s Metropoli- Before 9/11, “we just didn’t with other faiths. “They believe tan Transportation Authority even think about it.” Left behind in hospital move in Allah,” offered 59-year-old began prevent- Bindra is Janelle. “It’s like a branch of ing turbaned ::::: gamely planning did not know there was free the community. We’re hurt- the Muslim religion,” said Jo- employees from school presenta- hospital transportation to the hos- ing. The economy has suf- seph, 34. One 36-year-old man working in pub- tions and edu- Continued from page 1 ‘Our identity ...... pital. fered since the hospital left. guessed, “Maybe Buddha … lic unless they cational videos. Hersh said the hospital People who are elders now close to Christianity.” A mid- branded their matches what Vigils at his located along Route 1 in has used various outreach have to catch the bus if they dle-aged woman named Susan turbans with temple and all Plainsboro—is closer to 70 measures to notify commu- get sick.” ventured that Sikhism was the MTA logo. is held up to across the coun- percent of its patients than nity members of both the Just a few doors down, Gro- based “in a yoga studio.” Han- (The policy was knit the social try have drawn the old facility in the Wither- transition and the transpor- ver Tash, a 93-year-old man nah, a 26-year-old from New recently ruled thousands of spoon neighborhood of Princ- tation. “Advertising of the with a soft voice, hearing Jersey, didn’t bother faking it. illegal after a imagination of mourners. But if eton. Visits to the outpatient free bus tickets was exten- problems and critical heart “I’m into fashion,” she said. “I Sikh subway what to be afraid a recent incident clinic at the hospital—a facil- sive—in Spanish newspa- conditions said, “I was not in really don’t know anything.” operator won is any indication, ity on which many low-in- pers, at the churches, at the favor of the move. I think it To be sure, the vast major- a suit against of … It’s beards American Sikhs come patients rely for medical library, local newspapers, was a farce.” ity of those who knew what the MTA.) and turbans and still face an up- care—are up slightly since radio spots, Princeton Hu- One possible solution Sikhism is correctly stated “Our identity hill battle. Just the hospital moved, according man Services Commission, would have been to leave a that it is connected to India. matches what dark skin, and days after the to Lillian Arriola, the clinic’s presentations to community small medical clinic at the And some respondents did is held up to it marks us as Wisconsin at- senior secretary. [groups] beginning one year old hospital site. Liz Lem- know quite a bit more: Rach- knit the social tack, according But amidst all the plau- before the move,” Hersh pert, deputy mayor of Princ- naa Baral, 44, invoked the imagination automatically to Kaur, a Sikh dits and improvements, and wrote in an e-mail, adding eton Township, said the lo- Sikh mantra “to live life in a of what to be suspect … ’ taxi driver was even as the hospital serves that letters went out twice cal government is working more disciplined and tolerant afraid of,” said driving home in more low-income patients to all patients who use the to determine the percentage manner.” Elizabeth Whitman, Sikh-American Oak Creek, Wis- Valarie Kaur, overall, one question has outpatient clinic. of local residents who use 22, knew that the faith was activist Vala- consin, where Sikh-American Activist gone largely unexamined: Maria Conde, an employ- the new hospital. She said monotheistic, and founded in rie Kaur in an the shooting took What about the mostly low- ee at the information center, that if there is a dropoff the 15th century. interview. “It’s place. The man income community the hos- estimated that about 100 in the percentage of people Sikhs wear turbans, but beards and tur- ::::: in the car next to pital left behind in the heart people visit it per week, and from the old outpatient clin- they are not Muslim; their bans and dark him motioned for of Princeton? six or seven free bus tick- ic who now use the hospital, faith hails from India, but skin, and it marks us as au- him to roll down his window, When the hospital moved, ets are handed out. But of they will consider proposing they’re not Hindu. Indeed, tomatically suspect ... and po- formed a gun with his hand, it made several accommoda- the 24 people in the Wither- a clinic in the Witherspoon Sikhs have long struggled to tentially terrorist.” and warned, “This isn’t over.” tions designed to ease the spoon neighborhood Princ- area. distinguish themselves from Sikhism is not exactly a new Some of those interviewed transition for the residents eton Summer Journal re- Uwe Reinhardt, a profes- other religions prevalent in phenomenon in the United in New York were angry of the Witherspoon com- porters spoke to who had sor of economics and public northern India’s Punjab re- States. Sikhs began emigrat- about the shooting and gen- munity, especially those for visited the new hospital, affairs at Princeton Uni- gion. Granted, Sikhism was ing to America around the eral lack of decency directed whom the hospital was a key only 10 were aware of the versity and an expert on heavily influenced by Hindu- turn of the 20th century, and towards Sikhs. “Thinking source of primary care. free transportation. healthcare economics, said, ism and Islam: Sikhism’s first now number around 300,000, one race is better than the It left behind a commu- When a group of Prince- “I am disappointed that they Guru, or holy teacher, was although estimates vary. other, it’s coming out of ha- nity information center, and ton Summer Journal report- didn’t leave a clinic. It would born a Hindu, and Sikh scrip- What, then, accounts for wide- tred and ignorance,” said one it agreed to pay for New ers visited the hospital at be nice to have … just an ture includes Muslim teach- spread ignorance about Sikh- man. Others were simply em- Jersey Transit bus tickets so 6:15 p.m. on a bus labeled outreach clinic with a nurse ings. But Sikhism is not mere- ism? According to Kaur, much barrassed about their lack of that residents could travel NJT 655, they recorded a and doctor.” ly an offshoot of its forebears. of the blame lies at the feet of knowledge. “We’re very un- to the new hospital without travel time of 13 minutes One Witherspoon neigh- Sikh articles of faith, for schools and universities. “You educated,” Mary, 50, said. “I having to pay the $1.50 fare. and 24 seconds, with mini- borhood resident said that instance, embody several can go through every level of feel very silly.” (The tickets are available mal traffic. It took about six “it seems like the dumbest distinct principles. To prove at the information center.) additional minutes to walk thing in the world” to move their absolute acceptance of The hospital also donated from the bus stop to the the hospital “and not leave God’s creations, Sikhs typi- $200,000 toward the opera- public entrance. some kind of support here.” cally do not cut their hair, tion of the buses, according Speaking about the resi- Another resident, a dia- but instead keep it in turbans to Pam Hersh, vice president dents of the Witherspoon betic man who recently had or in braids, which in turn for government and commu- community, Conde said, “A a toe amputated, said he embody discipline and cleanli- study at nity affairs at the company lot of them cannot transport now has to walk to the bus ness. And rather than follow that owns the hospital. themselves, and they hate stop twice a week, then from a single prophet, Sikhs seek Students enriches Last week, The Princeton the bus because they have the drop-off at the hospital instruction from ten Gurus, summer Summer Summer Journal canvassed to carry their kids—it’s a to the clinic entrance. The who emphasize the impor- the Witherspoon neighbor- hassle.” relocation “hindered us, be- tance of personal purity and programcommunit y hood, speaking to 70 local Residents of the communi- cause it’s too far away,” he self-discipline. Finally, where Continued from page 2 residents to find out how the ty pointed to other problems said in Spanish. Hinduism is pantheistic, and ...... hospital’s move had affected related to the move. Van- “The idea of moving was Muslims worship Allah, Sikhs them. More than half were dyke Grant, a Witherspoon good for the hospital,” said believe in a universal but more program of each day. “You get to do cool not aware that the informa- resident and former hospital Juan Francisco, another amorphous deity. “Everything Continued from page 2 things—dangerous things tion center was available, employee, said, “Since the Witherspoon resident, “but is included in this one divine program...... that can explode,” Boyd said and a significant majority hospital moved, it changed bad for the community.” being,” says Nikky-Guninder was not perfect. Unsuper- nonchalantly. vised students threw balls Penn agreed, describing an at one another at times dur- experiment that the class had ing breaks with reckless conducted earlier in the pro- abandon—in the same way gram that involved two wires. Altmann researches baboons’ behavior they might in a more undis- He explained that if the ends ciplined environment. of the wires had touched, “they And the kids appeared would explode and kill us all.” steroid hormones and not some the work of others that were In this lab, the feces are oddly bored during recess. On a recent Monday, before baboon of the other hormones is that interested in developing them cleaned, removing grass, Students who seemed ex- Young dismissed her class of Continued from page 1 we can study steroid hormones at around the same time, rocks and dirt. After an ar- cited during class only mo- talkative students for the day, ...... without messing with the ani- and a little before,” she said. duous process, the laboratory ments before sat passive and she assigned homework—a “We take any and all allega- mals,” Altmann said. “And to “We can get under the skin members are able to evaluate unresponsive at the end of rare occurrence. She asked tions seriously and are com- us that’s really important.” without hav- the genetic ma- the day. each student to read a news- mitted to the care and welfare While working in Kenya ing to disturb ::::: terial and hor- Despite these shortcom- paper article in preparation of animals,” Martin Mbugua, with baboons, Altmann and the animals. mones of each ings, it was clear that the for interviews they would con- a University spokesman, told her group strive to treat their [With] steroid primate. The program is unique. Students duct the next day. the Princeton Alumni Weekly animals with dignity and re- hormones, un- ‘We take any and feces first go are given the opportunity to One student asked what she in January. spect. They rarely dart their like other ones, all allegations through a solid develop academically and should do if she didn’t have In her most recent work, animals with sedatives or tag you can do that phase extrac- overcome the disappoint- access to newspapers or a com- Altmann, together with her them with tracking devices. because you seriously and are tion, a process ments of more traditional puter to read articles. Young research group, has focused They also make sure to limit can follow the committed to the that involves classroom experiences. responded that they would on determining the connection their physical contact with by-products in radiation. Af- As one girl noted, like so work something out. Penn, al- between female baboon’s stress the baboons, interacting with the feces.” care and welfare ter this process many students in U.S. public ready out of his seat and near levels and their relationships them only when absolutely In Kenya, of animals.’ is complete, the schools, she often found her- the doorway, asked if comics with other females. This is ac- necessary. Altmann and hormones are self simply staring out the were OK for the assignment. complished by studying their Altmann’s group instead her team col- available for window bored and attempt- Unfortunately, they weren’t. Martin Mbugua, steroid hormones. Altmann uses baboon feces to study lect and iden- data recording. ing to escape her school back Despite the intensely aca- University Spokesman also attempts to determine baboon physical character- tify the feces, The close- home. This was never the demic nature of the program, why relationships do not affect istics, a practice known as minutes after ness between case for her at this program. the students still found oppor- stress levels in male baboons. non-invasive fecal collection. the baboon has ::::: baboons and hu- “Middle school is a tough tunities to act their age. After Altmann chose to study ba- All other experimentation is defecated. The mans not only time for all students,” Young class, they played dodgeball boons because of their close purely observational, focusing collected feces are placed in allows Altmann to see hu- said. “It is developmentally while waiting for their par- genetic relationship with hu- on the behavior and physiol- an ethanol container, halting manity in a different light, different with learning and ents to pick them up. mans. But she chose to study ogy of the primates. the growth of bacteria while it but also motivates her to connecting to school.” For As the thud of the rubber steroid hormones specifically “Most of our work is done travels to a lab. From a mod- prove that not all scientists that reason, she added, the ball hitting the wall grew because she can do so in a [in a way that is] called non- est lab in Kenya, the feces are are “heartless machines,” Community House program louder and louder, Young said, humane manner. invasively, and we developed sent to a lab located in Guyot without regard for the ethi- seeks to develop “different “I just hope they don’t kill “The reason we are studying these techniques following on Hall at the University. cal treatment of animals. approaches” to learning. each other with that ball.” August 13, 2012 Page 11 The Princeton Summer Journal

A tale of two coaches Henderson and Prier’s parallel paths

By Ashley Patterson “Those things in my past This past season, Hender- kind of lined up and I was son’s fierce and determined fortunate enough to be able players got off to a rough philadelphia,Dream chasers pa. Mitch Hen- to approach a great program start but ended proudly with derson and Bob Prier share at Princeton,” Prier said. a record of 20-12. Prier’s similar stories but different Henderson and Prier both hockey team, meanwhile, records. Both have coached majored in economics, and struggled mightily, lingering at Princeton University for after their college careers, near the bottom of the league just one year, but their sea- each tried their hand at the standings. But Prier said he sons went in starkly differ- professional game. Prier was and his team are optimistic ent directions. drafted by the Boston Bru- for their next season. At first glance, the two ins but signed with the Ot- “The new coach brought coaches have a great deal in tawa Senators. Henderson a new energy,” said Andrew common. Both are experienc- participated in the 1998-99 Ammon, a forward on Prier’s ing a homecoming of sorts. pro-basketball season in Ire- team. They were associated with land. But neither played a Henderson and Prier also Princeton athletics in the full professional season. share similar commitments 1990s. At a young age, Henderson off the court and ice. Hen- Henderson manned the started watching his older derson became a father to point guard position for the brother play the sport they a healthy little boy in late Tigers’ basketball team, both loved. “My main goal in July. Prier has three chil- helping his teammates win life until I was in high school dren, ages seven, six and three Ivy League Champion- was to beat my older broth- three. ships. er,” Henderson said. “But Henderson and Prier are “I enjoyed playing the way he’s my best friend. There’s different men with differ- we played, which was unself- no competing anymore.” ent backgrounds but simi- ish and together,” Henderson Similarly, Prier—who lar hearts. They both said said. “And I remember that grew up in a military fami- they have developed good re- winning was great.” ly—played hockey his “whole lationships with their play- courtesy of the princeton university office of communications Prier served as an assis- life” and said he was inspired ers and continuously remind Mitch Henderson coached the Princeton University varsity basketball team this season. It was his first year tant Princeton hockey coach by Winston Churchill’s opti- them that “education comes back at his alma mater. at the age of 22. mism and determination. first.” Henderson returns home Tigers had a great finish. They henderson ::: ing in the gym waiting, he what his coach did. I knew Coach won all of their home games in As I run around the track, sees that NCAA tournament what Brooms did. They Continued from page 12 Continued from page 12 ...... the Ivy League, and finished ...... my legs tire. It seems as if again. The big jump. both brought out greatness. 20-12. Henderson said he is Reflections onI will the never influence catch up. “Oh Walkinga coach into the humonhas- onCoach playersBrooms constantly and then took a detour to San optimistic about the season tends to the sprinters. my God, I can’t pass him,” gous gym, I am called to the pushed my limits, and in- Francisco to pursue a career ahead. “To the guys and to “Thank God he’s not I think. My legs churn—but red track. Black lines, white evitably it spilled over into in business. me, it’s important that we win watching,” I think as I at- he remains ahead. I turn the lines, yellow lines—it had my academics, allowing me But six frustrated months the league and we go about tempt to slow down. curb; my opponent’s in my it all. Just like my school to pursue journalism. Carril into his career, Henderson ac- our business in the right way,” Tripping around on my sight. I get closer. He runs track. sculpted Henderson’s bas- cepted that basketball had be- Henderson said. fourth lap—out of 20—when faster. I keep the pace. The I stare as he ketball skills. come an integral part of his Though it can be difficult at I hear him yell. “What are track straightens. I sense an walks up to me. ::::: Would Hender- life, and he was not prepared first to coach players who are you doing? You’re only on opening. My legs accelerate He shakes my son and I be in to let it go quite yet. Hen- accustomed to the leadership mile one. Go, go, go!” Watch- and I dash pass. The crowd hand, gently Trying to step such places of derson had remained in con- of someone else, Henderson ing me run, he strikes a roars as I beat him by an sitting down. success with- tact with his former Princeton hopes that he can become an different tone. “You got inch. I sit directly of out of Coach out our coach- coach, Bill Carmody—by that influence to them, perhaps as this.” With my shirt soaked ::: across from Carril’s shadows, es? This in- time, the coach at Northwest- Carill was to him. When tak- in sweat he won’t let up. When you win three Ivy him. The beau- terview might ern. And when Carmody of- ing over the team, he figured “Breathe. Breathe. Sprint. League championships, peo- ty of the gym Henderson mirrors not even exist fered Henderson a job as an the students would say things Sprint. You got it.” ple notice you. After gradua- overwhelms me, all his teachings: if not for our assistant coach in 2000, he to themselves along the lines I stumble over the finish tion, Henderson lands a spot almost making coaches. took it. of, “Well, who is this guy and line with a stench under my with the Atlanta Hawks in me lose track of dedication, ::: Henderson was swayed into what’s his voice sound like?” armpits. “Now walk around the NBA, but never leaves his words for a resilience and The crowd coaching in great part because So Henderson knew he had a lap to cool down,” coach the bench. Picking up, Hen- split second, as roars loudly. of Carmody’s predecessor at to prove he meant business says. “And by the way—good derson moves to Evanston, I put my pen- accountability. The photogra- Princeton, who was his coach and was someone who could job.” Ill., to become an assistant cil to the yellow phers swarm freshman and sophomore year: be reasoned with. “The way I ::: basketball coach at North- pad. him, bulbs Pete Carill. “He’s the reason look at it is if they leave and Running down the court, western. After 11 years, “I was fortu- ::::: f l a s h i n g . why I got into coaching,” Hen- they’re better and they feel the point guard, a little Henderson longs to reunite nate to be re- The basket- derson said. “He’s a great like they’re a better version older now, watches a team- with the place where Coach cruited by Princeton,” Hen- ball game against UCLA is teacher of the game. I think of themselves, that’s a good mate boom the basketball first inspired him: Princ- derson says nostalgically. won—but this two-point lead his great gift is that he was thing,” Henderson said. through the net, helping the eton. “Coach Pete Carril was here came from an outside inspi- very honest with us as play- Aside from having the title underdog Princeton Tigers ::: for 29 years.” Trying to step ration: coach. ers . . . and expected us to be of head basketball coach at defeat the defending na- As the sweat drops down out of Coach Carril’s shad- ::: the best version of ourselves.” Princeton, Henderson also has tional champion UCLA Bru- my face, I quickly unbutton ows, Henderson mirrors all I dart around the track as Princeton now plays on “Carill obligations at home. “Some- ins in 1996 by two points, the collar of my blue polo. My his teachings: dedication, re- coach yells. I finish second Court.” times you’re a parent, you’re 43-41, the NCAA tourna- black jeans absorb the rays silience and accountability. as the stadium thunders. A Henderson’s first season last a teacher, you’re a coach,” he ment. Wearing number 21, of the blazing sun. Jadwin ::: medal awaits. year did not begin the way he said. Henderson recently be- he rockets off the ground, Gym remains distant and As he spoke, I couldn’t ::: would have wanted. “We had a came a father to a baby boy briefly defying gravity, as my patience is wearing. help but think of my track As I walk out of the gym, rough start. We went 1-5, and who was only 11 days old at a photographer snaps a pic- Opening the doors of the coach Dr. Brooms, push- everything seems to fade I don’t think anybody was hap- the time of the interview, and ture of him in the air. When vacant gym, banners hang ing and pushing—until he slowly. My mind replays the py with that. Especially since when asked if he would per- Mitch Henderson comes to from the high ceiling. Stand- pushed me beyond what I interview like a film; all I they were very, very good the suade his son to play basket- the ground, his coach Pete ing in the gym donning car- thought was possible. can see is Henderson’s coach year before,” Henderson said. ball, Henderson replied, “He Carril watches, knowing go shorts and a blue shirt, Reminiscing, Henderson and Dr. Brooms watching, But what matters is not can be whatever he wants. As his team of Davids has just he peers up at the champion- realized Carril did more while Henderson jumps to where you start but where you long as he’s curious and wants beaten one of the Goliaths of ship banners. than teach basketball. He the sky, and I stumble glori- end—and Henderson and the to try new things.” the NCAA tournament. 1996. 1997. 1998. Sit- inspired. Henderson knew ously pass the finish.

America’s best pastime german such as Hungary and Croa- ment of diversity that our They seemed to enjoy their an undeniable importance tia. forefathers had in mind dancing as much as the fans baseball in the history and hearts Continued from page 12 Continued from page 12 ...... Ausc and some of his coun- many years ago when they did...... of Americans. German heritagetrymen were nightat Waterfront at drafted Thunder the new government. ballpark“My favorite part has to be All Americans should at- sued. There just had to be Park celebrating German This heritage group also the whole venue of being at part of a spontaneous unity tend a baseball game be- something interesting about Heritage Night. attends many other public an American game.” of people cheering and em- cause it provides a cultural this forsaken place. Ausc has been part of events, usually sharing Ger- All in all, and quite sur- bracing a tradition that is field trip into the history Willy Ausc seemed to ful- this German heritage pride man cuisine, dances, and prisingly, this edition of sacred to them all. of our nation. Baseball fill that wish. group for nearly 10 years. He language. America’s pastime did have A day at the diamond is so has had such a dramatic Willy is the vice president is also an accordion player, “We just do this out of the something good about it. much more impact on of the Donauschwaben, or and says that he began play- goodness of our hearts.” The baseball game itself than a base- ::::::::::::::: America— Danube Swabians, of Phil- ing at the age of seven. In this particular event, was boring, but something ball game; from be- adelphia. This is a group “People in the U.S. should the German heritage group bigger came out of it: the it’s a day of A day at the ing a tool of German-heritage people share in one another’s heri- danced before the sixth in- chance to share in the diver- embrac i ng used to with archaic ancestry from tage.” ning and hung out at various sity that makes us Ameri- history, tra- diamond is so American- Eastern European countries This is the same senti- sections around the park. cans. dition and ize Latin family. much more than a A m e r i c a You can and Asia watch base- baseball game; it’s during the ball on high a day of embracing Cold War mascot Mickey Mouse, right?” he said. in general, but especially in and a brother of another mas- definition to being I had more luck trying to college,” Golbing explained. cot—it must run in the family. television, the first Continued from page 12 history, tradition ...... interview the Geico Gecko, Golbing is a passionate Though I didn’t get to speak but you can- national Investigating thewho wassecret also at the life stadium of sportsa minor fan—two of leaguehis favor- to mascotBoomer or Strike, I did talk not enjoy and family. A mer ican seeking attention from fans. on a recent Tuesday night. ite teams are the Phillies and to Cam Fox, the Thunder’s Fa- the baseball sport to But while Strike gave me a Out of costume following the Flyers—and he is majoring cilitator of Awesomeness. (Yes, experience. ::::::::::::::: integrate thumbs-up when I asked to game, Greg Golbing told me in education at West Chester that is his actual title.) Asked There is A f r i c a n interview it after the game, that being a mascot provides University in Pennsylvania. why mascots are important, truly something spectacu- Americans. we never managed to actually reciprocal benefits. “I enjoy He has also worked as a mas- Fox said the emphasis was on lar about immersing your- Put down your remote, speak, despite my best efforts. seeing the smiles on kids’ fac- cot for Wawa, New Jersey’s the kids. Speaking about the self in the atmosphere of a get your family and go to Asked why they wouldn’t talk es,” he said. state aquarium and an ice Boomer Race—an event where baseball park. your local minor or major to me, the Thunder’s director Other rewards include cream store. He plans to pur- children run frantically around Though football and league baseball game not of public relations, Bill Cook, watching games for free and sue a career teaching health the bases as the two mascots basketball sometimes get just to watch the game but explained the need for secrecy. getting some cash to pay off and physical education. attempt to catch up—he said, more attention from fans also to immerse yourself in “You don’t know who’s playing college debts. “It’s a great job He is also a friend of Boomer “We make the kid always win.” these days, baseball has America’s past. Page 12 The Princeton August 13, 2012 s ummer J ournal Sports ncaa

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championshipProdigal player son comes Three-timeback to Ivy coach League By Karen Oropeza

fort worth,t was M tex.arch 1996, and David the Princeton Tigers Peake were certainly the un- derdog team as they chicago, ill. Iplayed against the defend- Mitch Henderson, the ing national champions, the current varsity men’s bas- UCLA Bruins, during the ketball coach at Prince- first round of the NCAA tour- ton, remembers his senior nament. Princeton did not ex- year of high school. The actly have a history of making young point guard hand- it past the first round—but, ed his father a sheet of Brian rokus :: the princeton summer journal with the score tied 41-41 and paper. On it were five col- The Trenton Thunder edged the Reading Phillies 4-3 on Tuesday night at home, bringing their record for the season to 70-45. time running out, the unbe- leges: Butler, Ball State, lievable happened: Princeton Harvard, Dartmouth, scored on a backdoor layup, Princeton. claiming a shocking upset “OK, let’s go over that victory. Princeton’s players list again,” his father stormed the court, exuding says, scanning the page. Trenton edges Phillies triumph. The point guard corrects In that moment, a photogra- himself: “Harvard, Dart- pher captured Princeton play- mouth, Princeton,” and By Michelaina Johnson “This team has exceeded their last run at the bottom ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: er Mitch Henderson jumping stops right there. all expectations,” said Bill of the sixth inning. Tug Hu- high off the ground with his ::: Cook, director of public rela- lett attempted to retake the arms protruding into the at- I’m standing on an out- ojai,trenton calif. —Fans nearly tions for the Thunder. game for the Phillies with mosphere in delight. The pic- door track in Englewood, filled the stands on Aug. 7 The Phillies gained the his run in the top of the What’s in a ture instantly became iconic. waiting for instructions as the Trenton Thunder took upper hand in the top of the eighth inning. But Reading It was printed in newspapers from my track coach Dr. on the Reading Phillies at fourth inning after scoring was unable to tie it up. mascot? all around the country the Brooms. Brooms walks home. The a run. Trenton evened the The win may help pitcher following morning, and even over and says, “I need you Trenton 4 T hu nder game in the bottom of the David Betances, who was By Kimberly Cionca showed up on T-shirts. to run five miles.” I barely reading 3 won 4-3, fourth. called to the New York Yan- Fifteen years later, in April can run a mile, and you bring- D’Arby Myers of the Phil- kees as a fill-in last year, 2011, Henderson became the want me to run 5 of them? ing their lies broke the tie in the top and now is a prospect to trentonbronx, n.y. —It’s a lot more dif- head basketball coach at the Are you crazy? overall record to 70-45. They of the fifth inning, putting join the Yankees again. He ficult to interview a mascot school that once cheered him But mental complaints have won 10 of their last 11 them in the lead by one. But pitched five innings and al- than one might imagine. At on as a player—though his don’t change minds, and games. tables turned in the bottom lowed two runs. Trenton Thunder home games, journey to that moment didn’t Brooms pushes me to the With less than a month of the fifth when the Thun- Second baseman David the team’s mascots—Strike, a follow a straight path. Upon start line. “AND GO,” he remaining in the regular der’s Abraham Almonte and Adams is also a prospec- yellow and blue thunderbolt; graduation, Henderson played shouts as he blows the minor league season, Tren- Jose Pirela both scored, put- tive player for the Thunder’s and Boomer, a potbellied thun- professional basketball for a silver whistle viciously. I ton looks to maintain its ting Trenton ahead by one. major league affiliate, Cook derbird sporting giant sun- year-and-a-half in Ireland, watch him closely as he first-place ranking in the Thunder’s JR Murphy led said. Both are on the Yan- glasses—spend a lot of time See coach page 11 See henderson page 11 Eastern League. the team’s offense, scoring kees’ 40-man team. See mascot page 11

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ByHanging Lorena Aviles and out at Kids“Oh no!” Zone, exclaimed Mer- Ashley Patterson edith Torrey, when asked if Waterfront Parkshe playground would leave her young one at the Kid Zone unsu- park city, ill., and pervised. “It’s fun, but not trentonphiladelphia,— Whilepa. most safe.” of the crowd at Waterfront Kevin Anderson, another Park was absorbed with the parent, had a similar reac- late-season matchup be- tion. “I don’t feel comfort- Stephanie Frescas :: the princeton summer journal tween Trenton and Reading, able leaving my kid behind.” German-heritage dancers from Philadelphia performed during the a different, more frenetic Those parents may be Trenton Thunder game on Aug. 6. type of athletic activity was relieved to know that the brewing behind the home- Thunder also has a specific team bullpen. protocol in case children get As a 12-year-old boy felt hurt. By Marco Rivas boredom was about to begin. the blood rushing to his “When kids get hurt, For the first three grue- head, he swayed upside- somebody is down there German heritage nightsome innings, at Thunder the home base down on a set of monkey who’s working and has a lostrenton angeles,— calif.The Trenton was left untouched, desper- bars. Sensing danger, a radio,” said Ryan Crammer, Thunder came into their ately pleading for some form park worker sprinted over vice president of operations game against the Reading of contact. The game was and peeled him off, scolding for the Thunder. “If they Phillies on Aug. 6 looking full of fly balls, groundouts, him throughout. need medical attention, to build on their recent suc- and yawns. In the fourth Just another day at the there is [an] EMT to help.” cess. The game got off to inning, the Phillies would Robert Wood Johnson Kids Crammer said the team a fast start, with Reading finally change that by scor- Zone, where children go to even keeps a record of the quickly getting two players ing a run. But this change play during the baseball injuries that occur infre- on base. This immediately in score would not lead to a game. It also seems like a quently at the Kids Zone. suggested to fans that the change in excitement level. good place for parents to However, the playground game might be a shootout, For some in the stands, drop off their kids when they is likely safer now than ever. full of exciting runs and this lost cause of a baseball want to watch the game in This season, after eight slides. game was soon dropped. In- courtesy of princeton university office of communications peace. It appeared parents years, a safety net has been But this speculation stead, much more interest- Mitch Henderson, who won three Ivy League championships as a weren’t going anywhere, installed over the Kids Zone would soon be proven wrong. ing things were to be pur- player at Princeton, has returned to coach the team. however. to protect from stray balls. For the audience, the utter See german page 11

air from delicious foods, grabbing On Aug. 7—as is the case on ebrate German Heritage Day at into a bucket on the field. Darquis the attention of anyone in sight. almost every summer night—chil- the park. With the increasing quality and Williams Men in uniform stand at attention dren, men and women were en- Of course, there was also a game size of high-definition televisions, Communityas their national anthem comes is sung. thralled together by the entertainment on at takingthe place, baseball and it was actually fieldit is easier and easier for fans to This is not a birthday party, the ballpark. As dozens of boys close: a 4-3 win for the Thun- watch sports from home. The ques- memphis, tenn. an amusement park or a welcome begged to be picked, one was cho- der. But for much of the evening, tion is: What are you depriving child runs enthusiasti- home parade for returning veter- sen to run the bases with the the game felt like an amusement yourself of when you choose to stay cally without a care in ans. The scene is Waterfront Park, Thunder’s mascot. park rather than a serious sport- home and don’t attend sporting the world. Family mem- home of the Trenton Thunder. It is The entire crowd sang “Happy ing event. It seemed that fans came events? You are depriving yourself bers celebrate their son’s a great atmosphere, and one that Birthday” to a boy turning five. more for a ballpark experience of chances to form relationships Abirthday with a group of newfound is unique to minor league baseball, He tentatively stood while a sta- rather than the game itself. And, with people of different races and friends. People smile and laugh un- a sports environment that places dium staff member poured confetti after the game ended, the carni- social backgrounds. You are miss- der the lit sky in the evening dark- enormous value on building com- on his head. Adults and children, val atmosphere continued, as fans ing out on the opportunity to be a ness. Smells swarm through the munity at its stadiums. dressed in costume, danced to cel- tried to throw green tennis balls See baseball page 11