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Volume LIII, Number 1 february 2016 Mounties dance all night “For the Kids”

Mini-THON Committee: l. to r. Caroline Free ’16, Jade Killion ’18, Olivia Bocklet ’17, Caroline Kardish ’17, Emma Diebold ’16, Maddie Ferrero ’16, Hannah Tubman ’16, Emily Pensabene ’17, Grace Gelone ’17, Abby Schwenger ’18, Annie Princivalle ’18, Katie Zimmerman ’16 and Elena Christen ’17 By Meredith Mayes ’17 and Ava the opportunity to lead and or- Rooney and dodge ball, were in- spoke of her own experience with gettable night. Sophomore Jade Self ’17 chestrate one of Mount’s most stant hits, but nothing compared childhood cancer. Killion said, “Mini-THON is a exciting nights. to the excitement on the dance “I think for a lot of people that night I will remember forever. On Friday, Jan. 15, over 250 “Mini-THON has been my fa- floor. When the 2:30 a.m. rave participated it was interesting to Just knowing that every dollar Mount students participated vorite experience at Mount and hour hit, all signs of exhaustion see that what they were doing for we raised helped bring pediat- in the 3rd annual Mini-Thon, has helped me grow not only as a disappeared as the lights went twelve hours was going towards ric cancer researchers one inch a twelve-hour dance marathon leader but also as a person,” said out and glow sticks were illumi- helping people like me and my closer to finding a cure makes my to raise awareness for pediatric Tubman. nated. friends,” said Bocklet. “It really blistered feet worthwhile.” cancer. Students arrived at 8:00 p.m. The most touching moment put a face on the cause and per- When the magical night came Co-chairs, senior Hannah Tub- and were ready to stay up all of the night came when differ- sonalized it.” to a close, all in attendance were man and junior Emily Pensabene night “for the kids.” New games, ent stories of pediatric cancer For all in attendance, this thrilled to see that the Mount said they were honored to have such as pin the mustache on Mr. were told. Junior Olivia Bocklet year’s Mini-THON was an unfor- community raised over $32,000. Catherine Zakrzewski ’11 reports live from Silicon Valley By Ava Self ’17 and I need to spend more time executives who visit her office, they were available in stores. I Before graduating from college, understanding it myself before I such as Aaron Levie, founder of have had the opportunity to visit Zakrzewski took an internship With assignments ranging try to explain it.” the file sharing website Box. In some exciting places, from the at the Chicago Sun-Times. At the from interviewing entrepreneurs Along with her extensive re- addition to her interviews, Za- Google headquarters where engi- Times, Zakrzewski worked the and venture capitalists in Silicon search, Zakrzewski conducts in- krzewski attends conferences that neers ride around on rainbow bi- homicide beat. Valley to testing the latest tech- terviews with entrepreneurs who feature many famous tech speak- cycles to the Pixar Studios where “Writing those stories and nology, Cat Zakrzewski ’11 can meeting with families who lost attest that for her, there is no such loved ones to gun violence dras- thing as a typical day at the office. tically impacted my world view.” Zakrzewski, a recent gradu- Zakrzewski also had the ate of Northwestern University chance to spend time in Wash- and former Campanile Editor in ington, D.C., when she worked Chief, works as a venture capi- at the Boston Globe. Working at talist reporter for the Wall Street the Globe allowed Zakrzewski Journal and Dow Jones in San to attend the Presidential Medal Francisco. Her assignments in- of Freedom event at the White clude covering venture capital, House, where honorees included the seed money provided to help Meryl Streep and Ethel Kennedy. fund an emerging company, par- Once she graduated from ticularly as it pertains to technol- Northwestern, Zakrzewski’s in- ogy startups, and political deci- terest in writing about technol- sions that affect tech companies. ogy led her to her current job in Zakrzewski reports on how this California. type of investment is given and Zakrzewski said, “I am really its effects on companies working lucky to be working at an orga- on cyber security, artificial intel- nization with so many intelligent, ligence, virtual reality and con- accomplished and driven report- sumer technology. ers. I learn so much just by being To be able to relay this infor- in this newsroom and hearing mation accurately to her readers, other reporters frame questions Zakrzewski devotes much of her Cat Zakrzewski conducts an interview with security software founder John McAfee. and develop story ideas.” time to researching these special- Zakrzewski is appreciative of ized topics. “I read all the time, are starting new companies and ers. At these events, she has been artists are working on the next the opportunities she has had so and I spend a good amount of creating innovative technology. backstage with everyone from ‘Toy Story,’” said Zakrzewski. far and looks forward to those time speaking with people who “I really enjoy meeting with Carly Fiorina to Snoop Dogg. Zakrzewski asserts that her ca- to come, saying, “Working as a have much more expertise than I passionate founders who have a Writing about technology reer in journalism has granted her journalist has allowed me to meet do,” said Zakrzewski. Some top- personal connection to the prob- startups has afforded Zakrzewski many different experiences that exciting people, have access to in- ics, however, require more inves- lem they are trying to solve.” She many chances to experience new otherwise would not have been teresting events and most impor- tigation than others do. recently met with PayPal founder gadgets before they hit the mar- possible. tantly, learn something new each “I probably spend more time Max Levchin, who is now work- ket. Through her job, she has been day at work.” researching a cyber security com- ing on two emerging companies. “I’ve flown drones, played able to live in various parts of pany than a consumer tech com- Zakrzewski has also had the around with virtual reality gog- the country and to see the world pany. That area is more technical, opportunity to meet company gles and tested speakers before from the perspectives of others. Mount News page 2 the campanile February 2016 Laura Pacheco ’11 saves the life of 3-year-old boy

Alumna Laura Pacheco kisses and poses with Mario Lopez when they met for the first time in December 2014, after both of their operations.

By Callie Shinkle ’17 gans. In addition, the disorder It turned out that Pacheco was endured an exhaustive four-hour That’s all because of Laura.” destroys blood-producing cells a 100 percent match, which, ac- physical exam and an operation to Hubbird also says that she One swab of a former Mount- in the bone marrow, making the cording to the Gift of Life Bone withdraw the bone marrow from plans to take Mario to Pacheco’s ie’s cheek recently saved a three- disease fatal within months if not Marrow Foundation, has a one in her hipbone. However, she says, graduation in June and hopes to year-old boy’s life. treated. nine million chance of happen- “I wasn’t concerned about how I remain in touch with Pacheco. In December 2014, Laura Pa- Pacheco found out about the ing. Despite her busy schedule was feeling. I wanted everything She says, “Words cannot express checo ’11, Mount alum and Union Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foun- as a member of Union College’s to work out for the little boy.” how grateful we are. She gave us College senior, donated bone dation, the organization through field hockey and lacrosse teams, On January 17, Pacheco fi- a lifetime with him” marrow to Mario Lopez, a toddler which she was matched with Lo- a leader in her sorority and a full- nally met Mario and his family Pacheco says that donating and suffering from a genetic disorder pez, during a donor drive on her time college student who had just at a Gift of Life Bone Marrow meeting Lopaz has truly changed called familial hemophagocytic college campus in April 2013. returned from studying abroad in Foundation event in Boca Rotan, her life. She comments, “To me, lymphohistiocytosis. Soon after Pacheco agreed to give Bali, Indonesia, Pacheco immedi- Florida. Mario’s mother, Rebecca the little boy is my hero. He’s just The disorder causes Mario’s a sample of tissue in her cheek, ately agreed to donate, telling The Hubbird told The Daily Gazette, taught me to put life into perspec- immune system to produce too she forgot about registering as a Sun Sentinel, “It didn’t interrupt “He responded to her right away. tive and makes me think differ- many activated immune cells, donor until July 2014, when she my life. If I could donate again At first they told us he might be ently than I have in the past.” leading to damage of the liver and was told that she was a potential tomorrow I would.” in a wheelchair the rest of his spleen and the enlargement of or- match for young Lopez. In order to donate, Pacheco life. But then he started crawling. Robotics course offers Firebirds THE CAMPANILE 120 West Wissahickon Avenue opportunity for team development Flourtown, PA 19031 By Sydney Stockmal ’17 season, hone our skills, and just their proficiency through experi- learn a whole lot more than we mentation and regulation from The Robotics course, set to run can by just going through a build different proctors. These tasks in the second quarter only of the season.” could be outreaches, build proj- Editors-in-Chief: Claire Brown ’16 2016-2017 school year, will be of- The course itself is a 0.5 credit ects, financing or anything else fered to girls who have dedicated college prep class designed to that needs to be accomplished be- Eliza Ewing ’16 at least a year to the team. fore the build and com- Sarah Haurin ’16 “The robotics course petition season begins. Julianna Kardish ’16 came to be from the efforts For example, a student of many people that are in- who is focused on the volved with robotics now outreach program will Copy Editors: Paige Comtois ’17 and have been in the past, “ use her time to create said Mrs. Paula Soley, co- and develop commu- Ava Self ’17 moderator of the robotics nity service activities Callie Shinkle ’17 team. “We have mentors that teach robotics to and students who have ex- kids. pressed interest in focusing “It’s student-driven Page Editors: Jacey Abdalla ’17 more on team development and mentor-guided,” Sam Altomare ’17 and less on just getting said Mrs. Soley. “You Caitlyn Bell ’17 through a build season.” really have to be the Mrs. Soley explained type of student that’s Regan Fitzgerald ’17 the need for this course motivated and in love Meredith Mayes ’17 through an allusion to the with this team and this Amanda Mooney ’17 show M*A*S*H. “When program to take on this they’re performing a sur- course.” Sarah Rothenberg ’17 gery in a MASH (Mobile While extracurricu- Emma Veon ’17 Army Surgical Hospital) lar robotics is open to unit, there’s no real time anybody, the robotics Tess Worthington ’17 to learn anything; there’s course will only be Jenna Yesenosky ’17 Junior Emma Neill designs a chassis in the no real time to experiment. open to girls who are Firebirds’ workshop. Our team really was just familiar with the team. getting through build seasons develop leadership and practical The course is not meant to be an Artist: Laura Arnold ’16 and not learning a whole lot, not skills needed for students to lead introduction to the team and ro- developing new skills, not try- and work on a team. It reinforces botics itself. Lending a year to Adviser: Ms. Bernadette Leonard ing new things. It became clear new ways to problem-solve, think robotics through any means (e.g., that time was needed. So if we critically and strategize in an Chairman’s Award, build, out- can work on development in the open environment. Students will reaches, ect.) makes a girl eligible off-season through a class, then be given jobs according to their to participate in the course next we can actually enjoy our build particular skill sets and develop year. Mount Life February 2016 the campanile Page 3 To skirt or skort: “That is the question”

By Meredith Mayes `17 girls comes from having to go out in public in the skort. As if go- To wear a skirt or not to wear a ing to Starbucks and having the skirt, that is the question: Whether barista not ask your name because ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer in he already read your nametag was the unflattering skort, or to take up not weird enough on its own, a girl arms against the terrible underly- in a skort might even get a compli- ing shorts covered by a skirt-like ment on her awesome and conve- flap, and by this opposition, plum- nient short and skirt combination. met into the depths of demerits The skirt, a pleated, flattering and detention. rarity, can only be seen on the In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” most daring and determined few. written over 400 years ago, the In wearing the skirt to school, a main character, Hamlet, faces a girl is asking for it. I have yet to daunting task: whether to continue talk to a skirt-wearing girl who existence filled with suffering or has managed to fly under the ra- to end his life. For many melodra- dar. The skirt is a risk only few are matic Mount girls, the decision to willing to take. In picking comfort wear or not wear the skort is an and ease over awkward and stiff, equally challenging question. they become prey in the eyes of In wearing the skort, girls are hungry predators, the faculty, who able to make it through the day are ready to pounce with demerit without being pulled aside by fac- pad in hand. Even with demerits ulty and given countless demer- and detentions in mind, the skirt Keepin’ it straight forward its. Well, assuming they are also still offers so much goodness: It is So polyester 70s! wearing the proper shoes, tights flattering on practically everyone; without holes, a nametag, and a it does not require the use of both sweater without worn-out elbows buttons and zippers; and it is re- or busted waist- and wristbands. markably more comfortable then However, by wearing the skort, the skort. girls are, in their opinion, forced However, no matter how pain- into suffering. ful girls think the skort is or how Not only is the skort unflattering many protest by wearing the skirt, on most, but it consists of two lay- at the end of the day the skort is ers: unforgiving, awkward shorts our uniform and the skort is what and a seamless wrap-around-and- Mount girls must accept. Just like button skirt. Everyone, includ- Hamlet, girls must pick existence ing the faculty, can agree that the with suffering over complete de- fabric is neither soft nor flexible. struction that would lead to an Sitting in a seat for eighty minutes unknown future. As Dr. Caviston leads to dreadful itchiness and would say, “I hope to see you all constant shifting. While wearing in the skort, and proper uniform the skort, even using the ladies’ on Monday. Let’s represent our room becomes complicated. One school with pride.” And with that, The Mount letterman jacket must unbutton and unzip, whereas the skirt becomes a fond memory in a skirt, one can just lift. The for girls to look back upon and say, Game Day! true stab in the heart for Mount “Remember when…”

The uniform with a girly flare Time for gym class!

The iconic Mount uniform Artwork by Laura Arnold ’16 Commentary Page 4 the campanile February 2016 Black millenials represent ongoing Civil Rights movement By Caitlyn Bell ’17 Cash Crop My Cornrows,” which after the shooting of Michael son’s stride towards governmental pressure. We have this tendency went viral in 2015. Dazed and Brown and the decision not to try office has risen from the premise to put visible feminists on a ped- Black History Month is not Confused magazine called her “a Darren Wilson. for his campaign: issues of race estal. We expect them to pose only a time to reflect on the his- member of the ‘new generation of McKesson has recently re- and the mishandling of the riots perfectly. When they disappoint torical figures of the Civil Rights girl power icons.’” vealed his bid to run for mayor in Baltimore in the late spring us, we gleefully knock them from Movement, but also to acknowl- Amandla is a renaissance of Baltimore, a city in which of 2015. This campaign cause is the very pedestal we put them edge the modern black rights ac- woman: She has co-written a tensions rose after the murder of controversial because it asserts on,” Gay stated in her TED Talk. tivists. The following are just few comic book and written and di- Freddie Gray last year. This bid is racism to be not only a social is- The truth in Roxane’s idea of of the many inspirational advo- rected two short films. Stenberg a big step for Black Lives Matter, sue but also a governmental one. pedestal feminism can be proven cates at the forefront of the ongo- frequently speaks on the too often pushing it even further into main- Roxane Gay, 41 by looking at feminists popular in ing Civil Rights Movement. overlooked issue of objectifica- stream politics, where it needs Roxane Gay wrote the fa- the media, such as Beyoncé, and tion and oppression mously enlighten- of black women. ing book of essays “Black features on privilege, femi- are beautiful. Black nism and the bal- women are not. ance between being White women are a human being and paragons of virtue holding true to your and desire. Black principles, called women are objects “Bad Feminist.” of fetishism and Along with hav- brutality.” Aman- ing published that dla wrote these book and two oth- piercing words in a ers, she is also a short essay on black professor of Eng- women’s role in lish at Purdue Uni- modern culture. versity, a writer Stenberg reminds for the New York Amandla Stenberg, 17 us all how important it is in the to be in order to be properly ac- Times and a competitive Scrabble how they are deemed inauthentic Amandla Stenberg is someone feminist movement to consider knowledged and addressed. player. when they make mistakes. Gay all of us teenage girls should look the problems women of all back- “We cannot rely on traditional Gay stresses that there is a lot acknowledges that no human is up to…and she is only seventeen. grounds face, rather than just the pathways to politics and the tra- of pressure in the feminist move- perfect, and sometimes even the Amandla is a teen activist to say- issues we experience first-hand. ditional politicians who walk ment to be infallible, because best feminists are allowed to like the least, using social media as Deray McKesson, 30 that path,” McKesson wrote in feminists are taught that as soon or tolerate something in spite of her main portal for preaching. Deray McKesson has recently his statement on his mayoral bid. as a feminist says or does some- its misogyny. Stenberg is famous for play- come to fame for his role in Black “We have to challenge the prac- thing that goes against his or her ing Rue in “The Hunger Games” Lives Matter and the movement tices that have not and will not own feminism, his or her whole and for her genius school project against police brutality towards lead to transformation.” argument becomes invalid. on cultural appropriation, “Don’t black people. He became vocal Much debate about McKes- “As a feminist, I feel a lot of Cultural appropriation generates provocative discussion By Caitlyn Bell ’17 priation has confronted the accu- These hairstyles originated in henna designs. Katy Perry was Now that so many cultures sations, brushing the issue off as Africa as early as 500 B.C. in or- heavily criticized for her 2013 have become a part of mainsteam Cultural appropriation is one of social media hate. der to maintain African women’s “geisha-inspired” performance at pop culture, people are ignorant the most difficult issues to grasp Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, beautiful and voluptuous curls in the VMAs. towards the roots of these cul- unless it is something one’s own in their music videos “We Can’t a way that would be undamaging There is a fine line between ap- tures, or that these cultures are a culture faces. It is a widespread Stop” and “Shake It Off,” used to black hair. propriation and assimilation. If necessary means to the survival social media discussion, full of black women in the background It is clear that throughout his- white people assimilate an ethnic of a certain race. accusations against Miley Cyrus, essentially as props. Cyrus un- tory these hairstyles have been a culture, they are also accepting This issue is a matter of disre- Iggy Azalea and Kylie Jenner. But apologetically commented on matter of practicality, over time their obligation to stand in soli- spect. White America, especially what is it, and why is it so wrong? this ruthless objectification to becoming engrained into black darity with the oppressed people celebrities, believe that they are Activist Amandla Stenberg de- Rolling Stone. culture. For white men and wom- of this culture, especially in times entitled to steal aspects of others’ fined cultural appropriation per- “I don’t keep my produc- en to turn this historic aspect of of great controversy similar to cultures and make these cultural fectly in her 2015 video, “Don’t ers or dancers around ‘cause Ferguson in 2014. These people traditions with historical signifi- Cash Crop My Cornrows.” it makes me look cool. Those White America, es- in the media today fail to accept cance into fashion trends. These “Appropriation occurs when aren’t my ‘accessories.’ They’re pecially celebrities, be- or acknowledge this obligation; same people refuse to take on the a style leads to racist general- my homies.” Cyrus is an activist lieve that they are en- therefore they are appropriating adversity that should come along izations or stereotypes where it on many subjects, including LG- titled to steal aspects rather than assimilating. with the rich culture. originated but is deemed as high BTQ rights, gender equality and of others’ cultures and Cultural appropriation can be ‘‘Come on, you can’t want the fashion, cool or funny when the animal rights. However, she has make these cultural avoided when one engages with good without the bad. If you want privileged take it for themselves. never uttered a word in defense of traditions with histori- a culture, rather than just adopt- to enjoy our culture and our life- Appropriation occurs when the the oppression of African Ameri- c a l s i g n i fi c a n c e i n t o ing that culture’s aesthetic. For style, bond with us, dance with appropriator is not aware of the cans, despite her claim that they fashion trends. example, when Angelina Jolie us, have fun with us, twerk with deep significance of the culture are indeed her “homies.” travels to Africa and the Middle us, rap with us, then you should they are partaking in.” In the 2012 Harmony Korine black lifestyle into a mere pop East, she wears a hijab as a sign also want to know what affects Cultural appropriation has film “Spring Breakers,” James culture trend shows their lack of of respect for the culture. us, what is bothering us, what we been a rising issue since black Franco appeared as a cornrow understanding and appreciation This practice can be referred to feel is unfair to us. You shouldn’t culture and pop culture began to wearing, misogynistic, alcoholic, for black culture. as cultural assimilation; the dif- not want to know that,’’ preached merge. Hip-hop music was cre- drug addicted, homicidal pimp. Often the appropriator fails to ference between cultural appro- Nicki Minaj on Miley Cyrus to ated in black communities in the The misappropriation in the film acknowledge the struggles the priation and cultural assimilation the New York Times. seventies to give black people a was so extreme that a University minority community faces in its is that in cultural assimilation, Appropriators make a con- voice and allow them to express of Texas at Austin student James day-to-day life. In the past few the hijab is not being reduced to scious decision to take on black, themselves within their own cul- Francis Donegan wrote his entire years when black people have a mere trend. Hindu, and many other worldly ture. Since the 1990’s, hip-hop senior thesis on the issue, point- been killed due to police brutal- Many argue that these in- cultures while failing to give has grown to be a part of world ing to the fact that Franco’s char- ity or negligence towards black stances are not intentional. These these cultures a voice. Cultural culture, rather than being con- acter implies that cornrows com- people, these celebrities who take refuters are likely correct; why appropriation is an injustice fined to black American culture. plement the character. Donegan the liberty of taking part in black would someone take on an aspect widespread throughout America In the late 2000s and early says that with this implication culture fail to defend the black of another’s culture as a means of and the western world. As Aman- 2010s, white artists began adopt- comes a scathing and disturb- community. oppression? dla Stenberg said, “So I’ve been ing the hip-hop genre more and ing stereotype that the nature of Despite being the most wide- The flaw in this argument is seeing this question a lot on so- more frequently, failing to ac- Franco’s character comes from spread, cultural appropriation is that although these instances are cial media and I think it’s really knowledge or appreciate its roots. aspects of black culture. not confined solely to black cul- likely unintentional, they still oc- relevant; what would America be These same celebrities neglect Cornrows and boxed braids are ture. Music festivals are filled cur repeatedly. This implies that like if we loved black people as to address the adversities black a critical part of black culture, be- to the brim with young men and the oppressor fails to realize that much as we love black culture?” Americans face. Not a single ma- cause these hairstyles are neces- women wearing Native American he or she is encroaching on an- jor celebrity accused of appro- sary for black women’s hair type. headdresses or sporting Hindu other culture. Commentary february 2016 the campanile page 5 Mattel revamps Barbie to represent real bodies By Sarah Haurin ’16 tive self-image, Mattel’s efforts leased and recalled many Barbie Barbie claims to be “‘only creat- struggle to portray dolls of vary- have come much later than antici- products that were demeaning ing the design ideas… I’ll need ing ethnicities without resorting Mattel, the toy company that pated and are much less ground- toward women. Most notable are Steve and Brian’s help to turn it to “tokenism,” in which non- has brought us everything from breaking when the numerous is- the 1992 teen doll that exclaimed into a real game.’” white dolls are often dressed ac- Hot Wheels to Polly Pockets, has sues that still exist with their dolls “Math class is tough!” and a book In addition to issuing sexist cording to stereotypes and never recently revamped its Barbie line are considered. released in 2014 titled “I Can Be products, Barbie fails to support quite measure up to the perfect with the addition of three new In its history Mattel has re- a Computer Engineer” in which racial diversity. They constantly white ideal that is the “real” Bar- dolls: a petite doll, a tall doll and bie. a curvy doll. After enduring years Furthermore, nonwhite dolls of complaints about the Barbie are often not given the features doll’s failure to represent what that correspond to their desig- real women look like, the compa- nated race; rather, they are merely ny has finally addressed the issue Barbie “painted” a different color, head-on. again reinforcing the notion of a For years Mattel had denied nonwhite doll being simply an in- that Barbie’s figure was negative- ferior version of the “real” Barbie. ly affecting the girls who played Though not directly under with their toys, blaming the Mattel’s control, discrepancies epidemic of poor self-image in in pricing, either making ethnic young girls on mothers and other dolls more or less expensive than people who may inadvertently white dolls, also contributes to encourage negative body image. the racial insensitivity endorsed Psychologists, however, ardently by these dolls. disagreed, citing Barbie’s impos- While Barbie has successfully sible figure as a veritable contri- begun to portray dolls of different bution to young girls’ developing body types, its failure to accurate- unhealthy relationships with food ly and fairly represent people of and their bodies. color remains to be fixed, making Though the diversification of the doll less than a perfect role body types proves a remarkable Mattel’s new line of Barbies coming in different sizes still leaves much to desire in the way model. advance in reducing female nega- of proper representation of diverse women. Emma Watson launches online feminist bookclub By Maeve McCormick ’18 ideas. Mystique,” which discusses a lic interest and, unsurprisingly, feminist legacy is the overwhelm- The first book Watson chose woman’s right to work outside of Steinem is a board member on the ing support of the right to wear When Emma Watson asked was “My Life on the Road” by her home and to help support her ERA Coalition. She commented, what a person desires to wear her Twitter followers to come up Gloria Steinem, an author, lectur- family. Though lauded for its in- “The key to the Equal Rights without judgment from others. with a name for the feminist book er, editor, activist, and arguably sight into the upper middle-class Amendment is that it protects Although Steinem is an example club she wanted to start, she was the most well-known feminist housewife, it failed to recognize men as well as women.” Despite of “old” feminism, she fully sup- overwhelmed with responses. Ul- from the second wave of femi- the uniquely feminine plights of the seemingly unimpressive rate ports this argument, believing timately deciding to call it “Our nism in the 1960’s. Many of the lower class women who worked to of change in these feminist is- that these feminists should cel- Shared Shelf,” Watson invited her issues that Steinem and her con- support their families but did not sues, according to Steinem, 2015 ebrate their right to express them- followers to join her discussion. temporaries fought to rectify, like have the luxury to complain abo became a turning point between selves uninhibited by society’s With over 100,000 members, standards. “Our Shared Shelf” focuses on One of the faces of new femi- books about equality and femi- nism, Emma Watson has also ad- nism as part of Watson’s work dressed “man-hating” by saying, with the United Nations Entity for “The more I have spoken about Gender Equality and the Empow- feminism, the more I have realized erment of Women. Watson wrote, that fighting for women’s rights “As part of my work with UN has too often become synony- Women, I have started reading mous with man-hating. If there is as many books and essays about one thing I know for certain, it is equality as I can get my hands that this has to stop. For the re- on. There is so much amazing cord, feminism, by definition, is stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, the belief that men and women sad, thought provoking, empow- should have equal rights and op- ering! I’ve been discovering so portunities.” With her campaign much that, at times, I’ve felt like #HeforShe, Watson asks men to my head was about to explode… support and understand the goals I decided to start a Feminist book of feminism. Celebrities includ- club, as I want to share what I’m ing Jared Leto, Eddie Redmayne learning and hear your thoughts and Harry Styles have all voiced too.” their support for Watson. Watson will choose a book for In starting her feminist book the club each month. During the club, Watson has brought together month’s last week, Watson will new and old feminists by remind- lead a discussion board through Watson selfies with “My Life on the Road” Author and feminist Gloria Stienem ing the younger generation of the Goodreads, a free website for perseverance of the old feminists. book clubs, to review the book the pay gap, have remained im- ut inequality. Steinem acknowl- “old” and “new” feminism. Recently Watson announced that with all the members. There are portant issues today. edged and condemned ethno- New feminism encompasses she will be interviewing Steinem also discussion moderators for a In 1963, for instance, ac- centric feminism’s exclusion of women in the workplace as well at the How to: Academy on Feb- variety of different time zones cording to the Bureau of Labor women of different races and so- as women from different socio- ruary 24 and plans upload a video and for members of the book club Department, the gap in pay had cioeconomic groups, saying, “We economic backgrounds. Working of the interview on “Our Shared who write their reviews in Span- women earning 59 cents for every wanted to transform the system, women may deal with harass- Shelf.” ish. Book club members can even dollar a man earned; today this not imitate it.” ment, discrimination and rude To share an opinion on “My participate in gatherings at a va- gap has only increased to 77 cents A heightened effort for reform comments on both their ap- Life on the Road” or February’s riety of locations, ranging from for every dollar. added more fervor the decades- pearance and attitudes. Sheryl book, “The Color Purple,” you New Zealand to Los Angeles. Gloria Steinem successfully long fight for an Equal Rights Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, has can join discussion boards for Along with the chosen book of argued that feminism only in- Amendment. In 1972, it fell just become the new face of work- each chapter, favorite quotes, and the month, people are encour- cluded middle class white wom- three states below the number place discrimination, and Gloria different people and events men- aged to talk about feminism as a en. This pattern of exclusion is needed (38) for its ratification. Steinem has voiced her support of tioned in each book. So what are broader issue and share opinions, especially evident in feminist The Equal Rights Amendment Sandberg’s endeavor to end it. you waiting for? Go sign up on personal stories, and even movie Betty Friedan’s “The Feminine Coalition is trying to revive pub- Another continuation of the Goodreads.com right now! Lifestyles Page 6 the campanile february 2016 Convert your style for cold spring months By Tess Worthington ’17 is essential, as this simple piece short weeks, spending thousands ment socks. Don’t bother fol- be shivering all night. For extra can be worn all year round. For of dollars for Burberry’s sig- lowing any rules if you dare to warmth, wear wool socks (No As the month of March quickly spring, pair your favorite cardi- nature trench would not be the wear these socks -- Willow sure one will even know!). approaches, we begin to feel a gan with skinny jeans or a casual wisest financial decision. Great wouldn’t. Pairing the socks with Spring is a season to embrace false sense of hope that winter is dress and complete the look with trench coats can be found for a heels or sneaker gives the look a bright colos and floral prints and coming to an end. Sadly, this is fun, unexpected accessories like fraction of the price at revolve- fresh, spring vibe. experiment with fresh new trends. rarely the case. The task may re- M a r c h quire some creativ- is usually thrown ity, but it’s very pos- in with April and sible to stay warm May as a spring while escaping month, but in ac- the confinements tuality, we spend of winter apparel. the majority of From hidden lay- March still en- ers to tights under robed in our warm shorts, the possi- winter apparel. bilities are endless So how does when it comes to one dress during transitioning. In this confusing adition to the tips time of year? Our I have already catalogs and shop shared, you can windows are tell- find loads more of ing us one thing, inspiration for your but the remnants March wardrobe of snow on the on blogs like The ground and sub-50 Blonde Salad, Song temperatures beg of Style, and Wen- to differ. dy’s Lookbook. Here are several tips on how to a fedora or grilled cheese ear- clothing.com. Romper + Tights= Full Body Also, check out teen celebs like embrace spring style while keep- rings (yes, these exist). Willow Smith’s “Really Warmth Kendall and Kylie Jenner (who ing warm during the winter to The Epitome of Transition Dope” Socks Rompers have a relaxed feel are always one step ahead of the spring transition period. The trench coat is the ultimate Smith recently collaborated and often come in bright colors game) to see what Spring 2016 Spring Style Staple transitional piece. Because this with Stance to develop a collec- or floral prints. Adding tights holds for the fashion world and Investing in a good cardigan coat is often only worn for a few tion of extraordinary, bold, state- and boots ensures that you won’t for your closet. Brighten your day in these five ways By Jules Kardish ’16 and Sarah peating itself, consists of light and tainer with a tight-fitting lid. Stir simple after-school activity will uli, causing your senses to work Haurin ’16 deep states of sleep and a dream until thoroughly combined. Cover leave both your mind and body overtime on stimuli that aren’t state known as REM-sleep. and chill for 8 hours, or overnight. feeling happy. necessary or important, thus dis- If you are experiencing a rough Depending on the stage of sleep Serve cold and enjoy! tracting you from homework. day, aka the typical day of any you are in, your body movements 4. Increase you productivity Even after you finish your Mount student, read these five vary. The app tracks and records homework, the mess in your room simple tips to improve your en- your body movements by moni- Do your hardest homework will make it extremely difficult ergy, happiness, and overall life. toring the motion of your bed. first: for you to relax, both physically You set an alarm for a desired Psychologists have shown that and mentally. Tackle this prob- 1. Wake up the right way time interval during which you it is mentally easier if you tackle lem by spending 5 minutes every want to be woken up, and the app your hardest assignments first. night reorganizing your things If you struggle to wake from will gently wake you at your mo- Procrastinating or putting off for the next day. The next morn- your sound slumber every morn- ment of lightest sleep. those super challenging math ing, you will wake up to a spot- ing, consider downloading the problems will lead to more stress less room, making your life feel a Sleep Cycle app on your phone. 2. Start your day off right and anxiety. little more put together. This app tracks your sleep pat- Remember to take breaks: terns throughout the night and Breakfast is indeed the most You can accomplish a lot of then wakes you up during your important meal of the day. You work if you set a goal and then re- lightest period of sleep in the should grab a delicious and nutri- ward yourself with a break. Work morning. tious breakfast in the morning in on an assignment for a designated order to create enough energy for time period and then get up and the long day ahead of you. grab a snack or take a shower Smoothies are yummy but of- to let your mind relax and get ten leave you feeling hungry an your blood pumping again. Do- hour later. Carbohydrate-heavy 3. Revamp your workout ing your homework while you’re meals, such as Belgian waffles, half asleep or super hungry will are tasty but may make you feel When you are feeling down or be counterproductive and pain- sluggish. Instead, try this over- your energy is quickly fading, a ful. It may be more time-efficient night oats creation that will leave quick cardio exercise may be the to take a quick power nap or stop you feeling full, satisfied, and vi- last thing you want to do, but even for dinner to gain a reenergized talized. a short 15-minute walk will get mindset. Recipe: your blood pumping and oxygen ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (glu- flowing through your body, which 5. De-clutter your life ten-free if necessary) will cause you to experience an ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yo- influx of energy. Working out will We all know that overwhelmed Incorporating these simple gurt not only increase your energy for feeling you get when you walk tricks into your daily schedule ¼ cup nonfat milk the night of homework ahead of into your cluttered room everyday could make your life a whole lot 2 tsp Truvia (or other sweet- you, but also help you relieve any after coming home from school. brighter. Say goodbye to constant How it works: Each night, you ener, to taste) stress that built up after a hard Just seeing the mess causes you stress and say hello to a more re- enter into different stages of sleep, ¼ cup blueberries (plus more day of school work. unimaginable stress. laxing second semester. some of which are deeper than for topping, if desired) If you are tired of the daily run Dr. Bourg of Psychology Today others. Your sleep cycle, which Simply, put all of the ingredi- or core session, try tabata! (More reasons that messes overwhelm lasts about 90 minutes before re- ents in a Mason jar or plastic con- information on Page 11) This your minds with excessive stim- Lifestyles February 2016 the campanile Page 7 Explore Philly’s hidden gems this winter By Jules Kardish ’16 Gardens is a 3,000 square-foot During the bleak winter hidden Philadelphia gem made months, we can all use a little in- from mosaics of recycled trash, spiration and beauty. Just as art- reflective glasses and mirrors and ists search for hidden beauty in painted tiles. their surroundings, channel your If you have a passion for art inner artiste and explore the hid- but have visited the Philadelphia den gems of Philadelphia. This Museum of Art too many times preplanned, mapped-out trip will to count, you can stop by Magic give you a reason to survive this Gardens to experience its refresh- winter season. ing, sparkling street art. The saddest moments in life The creator of Magic Gardens, are those in which you try to artist Isaiah Zagar, decided to climb out of your comfy and renovate derelict buildings in warm bed on cold winter morn- South Philly by adding his col- ings. To reduce the effects of this orful creations to the exterior of depressing dilemma, the first stop the structures. In order to see the of the trip is the Fabric Workshop whole exhibit, you will have to and Museum where soft, fluffy walk around outside, so remem- fabrics and a cozy atmosphere ber to wear your hat and gloves will surround you. and check the weather report. Starting as a facility allowing Local artists display and sell their fabric creations at FWM’s gift shop. Admission is $8 as long as you artists the space and opportunity bring your student ID! to experiment with fabric, the After a whole day of museum FWM now extends its mission to hopping and art gazing, end your educating the community about Philadelphia exploration with a Philly’s rising contemporary art- meal at So Crepe, located only a ists and the wide-ranging materi- mile away from Magic Gardens. als and media artists can use. This quaint, modern French res- This art museum is unlike any taurant serves delicious comfort other because it gives the visitors food that can be served sweet or the opportunity to experience savory. These delicious culinary permanent collections that docu- masterpieces are the perfect way ment the unique history of fabric- you can wrap up your Philly art art. The FWM not only displays experience. pieces from top contemporary artists but also showcases artis- Fabric Workshop and Muse- tic activity in the local Philadel- um: http://www.fabricworkshop- phia area. Your experience at the andmuseum.org/ FWM will be totally priceless, and not just because admission is Magic Gardens: https://www. free! phillymagicgardens.org/ Only a mile and a half away from the FWM is Philadel- So Crepe: http://www.so- phia’s very own Magic Gardens. crepe.com/ Wedged between many build- Artist Isaiah Zagar handcrafted a tile staircase at the Philadelphia Magic Garden. ings on a crowded street, Magic Street art illustrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message

By Amanda Mooney ’17 there were large numbers of Ne- groes on our shore, the scar of ra- Street art, a subculture phe- cial hatred had already disfigured nomenon that has swept the na- colonial society.” tion, allows people to voice their These representations of King, opinions on political, social and though historically inaccurate, economic matters in the form of prove the far-reaching impact of artwork. Street art, along with his words and actions. People of enabling people to express their all races are both enlightened and culture and create unity in a com- inspired by King’s profound mes- munity, allows people to show sage. their respect for those who made Martin Luther King, Jr. used a profound impact on the world. his voice to speak for minori- One of these people, a popular ties who struggled in a predomi- subject in street artwork, is Mar- nantly white society. Even today, tin Luther King, Jr. fifty years after his tragic death, King is depicted as a statesman, King’s message of equality still visionary, hero and martyr on the speaks through street art and sides of buildings in numerous murals, which are ever present cities across the nation. The art- reminders that it is now our duty, work portrays King in a variety as the next generation of Ameri- of ways, from a strong leader to “I Have a Dreamcatcher,” located in Montgomery, In a painted mural, Martin Luther King, Jr. is de- cans, to carry out his message and a compassionate, gentle man with AL, is credited to famous street artist Bansky. picted next to fellow peaceful activist Gandhi. further breach the barriers of so- outstretched arms. Frequently, a cietal inequalities. quote from his legendary “I Have Martin Luther King, Jr. has street artist depicted King in an the often brutal oppression en- a Dream” speech accompanies been “adopted” by other cul- artwork titled, “I Have a Dream- dured by both African and Native To learn more on Martin Lu- the illustrations or the art shows tures in their street art as well. catcher.” (Those familiar with Americans. The image could be a ther King, Jr. and African Ameri- him with other prominent Af- In predominantly Latin Ameri- the popular street artist Bansky reference to King’s statement on can Mural Art, visit the Albert rican American figures such as can communities, street artists are convinced that this piece is the injustices Native Americans M. Greenfield: African American Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman often depict Luther with a La- one of his works.) The artwork have faced, which declared, “Our Collection Mural Tour. and Rosa Parks. Murals of King tino complexion. King’s image is illustrates King ripping open his nation was born in genocide when bring to life black culture and act also used to represent the Native shirt to reveal a traditional Native it embraced the doctrine that the as inspiration to those who stroll American community. In Mont- American dreamcatcher. This original American, the Indian, by the artwork. gomery, Alabama, an unknown painting connects and unifies was an inferior race. Even before Arts & Entertainment Page 8 the campanile February 2016 Javier Muñoz shines spotlight on “Hamilton” musical By Kat Mokrynski ’18 minutes of music, I did resolve say to me, what’s really profound that song is about to begin, and myself to say this was absolutely for them and their experience of Campanile: How much have Leslie Odom Jr. is about to be If you had told me a year ago brilliant and something I wanted seeing the show is they feel like you learned about history from fierce and fabulous and amazing that I would be in love with a to do and the rest is history. nothing has changed. And I’ve being a part of Hamilton? and inspiring, I run down from hip-hop/rap musical about Al- heard that from older generations, Muñoz: I’m a history buff, and my dressing room to stage left, exander Hamilton, I would have Campanile: What do you I’ve heard that from younger gen- I can’t say that there is very much and I watch him sing that num- thought you were crazy. Fortu- think makes so many people want erations, and I think that’s a pro- that I have learned that’s new ber. Every single night. And if I nately for the thousands of fans to see it? found thing. That we look at his- from this experience, but cer- don’t watch him stage left, I am of “Hamilton,” including myself, Muñoz: I tainly there are either in the house watching, or Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer think it’s the little things, de- I’ve snuck into stage right, some- of the musical, took a chance idea that it’s liv- tails, letters I’ve where. It’s busier on stage right, and became wildly successful. ing history, that been able to read so I tend to not use that area to Although I was skeptic at first, I it’s something from Hamilton, watch, but I’m always watching instantly fell in love with the cast we almost feel insights, based on him perform that number. Abso- album upon listening. The lyrics is tangible be- other documents lutely my favorite song and he’s are powerful, the music is perfect cause buildings and letters from glorious in it, and so that’s why I and the message of Hamilton’s still exist that Angelica, from watch it. My favorite song to per- life is translated in a way that are represented Eliza. Those little form is “Say No To This.” connects the entire audience to a in the piece, tidbits are details Founding Father. papers, docu- I’ve learned, but Campanile: What advice Someone who knows “Hamil- ments, clothing. for the most part would you give to an aspiring ac- ton” quite well is Javier Muñoz, We can actually this is history that tress? the alternate actor for the title role touch history, I’m very familiar Muñoz: When folks ask me of Alexander Hamilton and star this particular with. for the advice, the first thing I al- performer on Saturday matinees. history; it’s still ways say is “Be wary of advice.” I recently had the opportunity within our grasp. Campanile: Advice is something that comes to interview Muñoz, and he dis- And that makes Favorite Schuy- from an individual’s own personal cussed his personal views of the it very alluring, ler sister? experiences. So anything I say to show as well as offered advice for I think, and ex- Muñoz: An- you is just based on anything I’ve aspiring Mount actresses. tremely interest- gelica, absolutely, experienced and may have noth- ing, and I think all the way . . . ing to do with anything you’ve Campanile: What was your the format that she’s got the cool- experienced, may have partly to initial reaction to Hamilton? Lin has used, to est rap, she’s got do with things you have experi- Muñoz: My very first intro- tell the story, is great songs . . . if enced, or may have everything duction to “Hamilton” was a contemporary, only I could play to do with things you’ve experi- Javier Muñoz stars as the inspiration for the musical, voicemail left to me by Lin-Man- is accessible by that part! enced. But at the end of the day, uel Miranda, and he explained his everyone, no Alexander Hamilton. it’s simply from my perspective idea for the piece to me, and when matter what your age, no matter tory, the social ends of it, and say, Campanile: What is your fa- and my point of view. That being I heard his explanation, I thought, what your gender, no matter what “We keep repeating ourselves. vorite song from the show and said, for an aspiring artist I would “This sounds weird!” . . . But my your ethnicity . . . you can abso- We’ve done this before.” why? What is your favorite song say this one piece of advice: De- very first few minutes of hearing lutely access this piece. It speaks to perform? termination and persistence alone the music in the rehearsal room, I to you, it speaks of you and it is Campanile: How would you Muñoz: My favorite song in the are omnipotent. thought this was absolutely bril- really kind of, how should I say describe the show in one word? show to see and to hear is “Wait liant. Upon hearing those first few this? I have heard many people Muñoz: Relevant. for It.” . . . Every time I know that Iconic stars leave a powerful legacy By Meredith Mayes ’17

David Bowie Alan Rickman Glenn Frey 1947 - 2016 1946 - 2016 1948 - 2016

David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, died from liver With haunting similarity, Alan Rickman also died of Glenn Frey passed away on Jan. 18, 2016, from compli- cancer on Jan. 10, merely two days after turning 69. Born cancer, but pancreatic, at the age of 69 only four days after cations with pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcer- in London in 1947, Bowie began developing his musical Bowie. ative colitis. talents from a young age. Rickman, who was born in London, first began his Born in Detroit, Michigan, Frey began studying piano Throughout his career, Bowie constantly forged new acting carreer at age 26 when he was accepted into the when he was only five years old but eventually switched paths for artists through wild costumes and alter egos, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Before gracing the sil- to guitar. As a member of The Eagles, an American rock such as Ziggy Stardust. Some of Bowie’s most popular ver screen in his role most familiar to our generation as band, Frey experienced great success including many songs include, “Space Oddity,” “Changes” and “Under Severus Snape of “Harry Potter,” Rickman performed on number one hits. The Eagles are recognized as one of the Pressure,” which was recorded with Queen. Broadway and in several other movies. highest selling all-time American bands. Still having sold over 140 million records in his life- Throughout his career, Rickman received an Emmy, a During his career, Frey also broke out at times and pur- time, Bowie’s sales have skyrocketed since his death. He People’s Choice Award and a Golden Globe. Rickman’s sued music as a solo artist. Two of his greatest hits include released an album, “Blackstar,” two days before he passed. final role was the voice of Absolem the Caterpillar in “Al- “The Heat Is On” from Eddie Murphy’s “Beverly Hills “Blackstar” immediately flew to the top 10 and has re- ice Through the Looking Glass,” which will be released in Cop” and “You Belong to the City”, the theme for “Miami mained there since his death. May of this year. Vice”. arts & entertainment February 2016 the campanile Page 9 Lack of diversity in Oscar nominations distresses many By Caitlyn Bell ’17 tion in Hollywood is not an issue summed it all up in his essay with Many, including Jada Pinkett Cheryl Boone Isaacs in the state- of the lack of presence. It is an the wise words, “40 White Actors Smith, have suggested that people ment released on January 22, just This year, “Straight Outta issue of the lack of acknowledge- In 2 Years And No Flava At All.” of color begin their own academy over a week after the nominations Compton,” the telling of the ment and recognition. if there is nothing were announced. emergence of rap group N.W.A., The Academy, for they can do to earn The Academy plans to com- came into wide release and be- the second year in a the respect of this pletely revamp itself by 2020 in came a punch line. We all made a row, has failed to nomi- one. However, this order to finally catch up with the “straight outta Flourtown” joke at nate any actors or ac- will only worsen the times because, right now, if the some point, and we definitely all tresses of color. This problem that desper- Academy were an iPhone, they used that Snapchat geotag. year in film was loaded ately needs fixing. would run on iOS 6. Measures Hip hop is a huge part of any with excellent perfor- The Academy, al- include adding three new seats 2016 high schooler’s life. We all mances by people of though headed by a to the Board of Governors, the know the songs, and we all act color, from Michael B. black woman, is com- board of the highest rank in the like we love it. Jordan in “Creed” to prised of white male Academy. Additionally, the 6,200 Contrary to popular belief, Will Smith in “Con- film buffs. After the voters are now only to be allowed “Straight Outta Compton” was cussion.” What makes onslaught of criti- a ten-year lifespan on the voting highly critically acclaimed. I have these actors any less cism resulting from board. (Until now, the voters were heard plenty of people -- who do worthy of a nomination the whitewashed allowed a lifetime voting privi- not know who Fetty Wap is -- say than Bryan Cranston or 88th Academy Award lege.) This voting right will only that it was one of the best mov- Michael Fassbender? Nominations, the be renewed if the member re- ies of the year. So, why is it that Filmmaker Spike Academy released a mains active in the film industry a film that has the potential to in- Lee, a powerful advo- statement promising within those ten years. The pro- form us on the culturally rich his- cate for people of color to increase diversity gressive nature of these changes tory of the music we hear in our in the film industry, on the voting board. should help the Academy begin to day to day lives, became a joke? posted a two-paragraph “These new mea- move forward with the times. Shouldn’t the topic of this film be Instagram essay on sures regarding gov- Awareness must be spread, and extremely relevant and exciting to Martin Luther King Jr. ernance and voting people of color need to demand us? Day regarding this is- will have an im- the recognition they deserve in Another question that arises is sue. He announced that mediate impact and Hollywood. The Academy’s new why is it that we could not name he is going to abstain begin the process of measures to increase diversity any of the actors in that film, yet if from going to the Os- significantly chang- and bring in new voters are a step someone says the word “Joy” we cars this year, despite These graphs show the difference in numbers of ing our membership in the right direction, but Holly- instantly think Jennifer Lawrence being last year’s honor- nominations broken down between whites and composition,” says wood is still far away from equal- and Bradley Cooper? Representa- ary Oscar winner. Lee persons of color. Academy president ity. Preview the 2016 Best Picture nominees By Caitlyn Bell ’17 failed to be great because of its woods by his hunting group. The ed in this tale of Wall Street woes. of a long-time captor. The son’s cliché scenes which came off as film follows Glass on his hunt for The Big Short is an amazing film character development addresses 2015 was an excellent year in desperate pleas to earn this nomi- vengeance. Leonardo DiCaprio with an outstanding cast that fol- several concepts in philosophy in film. The options were endless nation. It is safe to say that this delivers the performance of a lows the outsiders who predicted the most touching and personal and overwhelming, which is why is an “if you’re into that” kind of lifetime in this intense, beautiful the housing market crash of 2008 of ways, showing the audience many film lovers were counting film. movie. simply by paying attention. what it is like to see the world down the days until the release of outside the ‘room’ for the first the Oscar nominations. However, time. One of the most prevalent it is hard to see every Best Pic- philosophical concepts “Room” ture nominee by February 28th. confronts is Plato’s cave, in which Below are brief descriptions on Plato suggests that if one were to what you have to look forward to sit in front of a wall, chained to a in each 2015 Best Picture nomi- bench, and look at the shadows of nated film (spoiler free!). people walking by, those shadows “Spotlight” would be all that person knew, Powerful performances by Mi- and, therefore, the shadows would chael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo be their own beings. combined with the edge-of-your- “The Martian” seat story make for a spectacular Astronaut and botanist Mark film. “Spotlight” follows the Bos- Wotney is accidentally abandoned ton Globe’s investigation of the by his crew on Mars and is forced 2001 sex scandal in the Catholic to sustain life on a desolate planet Church. Likely the greatest film by convincing himself that he is about investigative journalism going to survive. Despite what the since “All the President’s Men,” Hollywood Foreign Press Associ- Spotlight makes the horrifying ation says, this film is not a com- scandal feel personal to the audi- edy. However, it is also not your ence. average space movie. Unlike in “Brooklyn” films like “Moon” and “Interstel- Set in 1952, “Brooklyn” is a lar,” you will laugh, and, if you’re romance following an Irish im- like me, you will also cry. migrant, played by the amazing “Mad Max: Fury Road” Saoirse Ronan, who falls in love This dystopian anarchy film is with an Italian boy. This movie sort of the underdog of the Best is nothing if not lovable. It is one Picture category. If you have seen of the only films of the year that any of the Mad Max movies, then possesses the universality to ap- you know that they are unlike peal to any and every crowd, from anything else. They are so much college students to baby boomers. more than your typical action “Bridge of Spies” movies. “Mad Max: Fury Road” Tom Hanks + Steven Spiel- is full of explosions and fighting berg + a true story + patriotism and desert car chases, yet has still = Academy Award nominations. become one of the most highly “Bridge of Spies,” following an “The Revenant” “The Big Short” “Room” respected films of the dystopian American spy/lawyer during the “The Revenant” is based on Many viewers begin this movie Room is perhaps the most emo- genre. Having said that, however, Cold War, is classic Oscar bait. the true story of fur trapper Hugh completely unaware of the details tionally striking picture of the if you don’t like action films, this However, some may find it too Glass in the early 1800s who was of the subject, but after a half hour year. It tells the story of a mother is not the movie for you. sentimental or “Disney.” The film left for dead in the middle of the they become emotionally invest- and son’s escape from the grasp Science Page 10 the campanile February 2016 Periodic WHO declares Zika a crisis Table chief of the National Institute of the world’s top drug makers. them off entirely. The U.S. CDC By Callie Shinkle ’17 of Allergy and Infectious Dis- In response to the recent out- has also warned pregnant women eases Anthony Fauci, at least break, the World Health Organi- about traveling to 28 regions in completed Zika is a virus transmitted by two different approaches to a zation (WHO) has declared Zi- Central and South America, in- By Eliza Ewing ’16 mosquitoes and has been said to Zika vaccine are currently being ka-linked microcephaly a global cluding Brazil, Costa Rica and cause a birth defect called mi- researched. One potential vac- health emergency, and Colombia, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Science’s most cherished table crocephaly. The virus was first cine would inoculate people with Ecuador, El Salvador and Jamai- Many fear that Zika will spread has been completed this year with discovered in the Zika forest of across the world at a rapid pace. the addition of four brand-new Uganda in 1947 and remained rel- In response, the WHO released a elements to its previously unfin- atively unknown until its recent statement warning that every Eu- ished seventh row. The Interna- spread across South and Central ropean country in which Aedes tional Union of Pure and Applied America. Symptoms of Zika are mosquitos are present is at risk Chemistry (IUPAC) confirmed typically mild and include fever, for the spread of Zika. Dr. Zsu- the existence earlier in the year rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis zsanna Jakab, the WHO regional of elements Ununtrium (113), Un- (red eyes), and only about 1 in 5 director for Europe says, “With unpentium (115), Ununseptium people with Zika experience any the onset of spring and sum- (117), and Ununoctium (118), symptoms. mer, the risk that Zika virus will which will fill the four uninhab- One of the worst effects of the spread increases. Now is the time ited spots on the final row of the disease is its link to microcepha- for countries to prepare them- periodic table. Now confirmed, ly, a birth defect in which babies selves to reduce the risk to their the elements will receive official are born with unusually small populations.” Dr. Jakab is urging names and chemical symbols in heads and incomplete brain de- countries to control the mosquito the coming months. velopment. Microcephaly causes population by spraying insecti- facial distortions, short stature, cide and killing larvae. cerebral palsy, learning disabili- A boy comforts his sister, who suffers from microcephaly. Until February 2, the only re- ties, seizures, hearing loss and, ported cases of Zika in the Unit- in the worst cases, miscarriage or ed States and Europe were from death shortly after birth. Accord- people who had recently traveled ing to public health officials in to Zika-affected countries. How- All four elements are synthetic Central and South America, how- ever, Texas health officials report- elements, or elements that cannot ever, there is no definitive proof ed a Zika case in a non-traveler be found in nature. Instead, the that Zika is the cause for the re- that was acquired through sexual new elements were created by us- cent surge in birth defects. transmission. The Dallas County ing particle accelerators to bom- Because mosquitoes breed in Health and Human Services re- bard heavier “target” nuclei with still water, people in Latin Amer- leased a statement saying, “The lighter nuclei and observing the ica who lack access to drinking patient was infected with the resulting “superheavy” elements water (about 36 million) are at the virus after having sexual con- as they undergo radioactive de- highest risk of contracting Zika. tact with an ill individual who cay. Those living in impoverished ar- returned from a country where eas must collect water in buckets Zika virus is present.” The con- and tubs and dig shallow water firmation that the virus can be wells to collect rainwater, creat- Mosquitos are responsible for transmitting the Zika virus. spread through sexual transmis- ing prime areas for Zika-carrying sion adds another dimension to mosquitos to proliferate. Dr. Van- small amounts of DNA copied ca have advised women to delay this already hard-to-study virus. Ununtrium, whose discovery essa van der Linden, a researcher from the virus in order to trigger pregnancy. In addition, Brazil Although research is difficult has been claimed by a Japanese in Recife, Brazil, has confirmed an immune response. The other has warned pregnant women to to conduct, doctors are working to team from the Japanese Riken the link between lack of access approach relies on a live version avoid attending the 2016 Sum- find vaccines and stop the spread Institute, was synthesized by to running water and increased of the virus, similar to the origi- mer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. of Zika as the outbreak continues bombarding target bismuth-209 cases and says that most of the af- nal polio vaccine. Biotech firms So far Brazil has insisted that to devastate families and raise with accelerated nuclei of zinc- fected babies she sees come from racing to create a safe vaccine in- the Olympics will not be can- fear throughout the world. 70. A Russia-US coalition team the poorest areas of the city. clude NewLink Genetics, which celled, but many are calling for has been credited by IUPAC with Sadly, there is no vaccine or helped develop the first success- the Olympic Committee to ei- the discovery of elements 115, 117 cure for Zika. According to the ful Ebola vaccine, and Sanofi, one ther postpone the games or call and 118, which were synthesized by using nuclei of calcium-48 to bombard nuclei of americi- um-243, berkelium-249 and cali- Scientists uncover link to Autism fornium-249, respectively. With By Taylor Grey ’16 nology and Harvard University son, a postdoc at MIT’s McGov- the autistic brain, but the action half-lives spanning only seconds, found that humans with autism ern Institute for Brain Research of this inhibitory pathway is re- all four elements are immensely Brain activity is controlled by have altered brain chemistry. and a junior fellow of the Har- duced. The next step is figuring unstable and occur too quickly chemicals called neurotransmit- For people who understand the vard Society of Fellows, found out which part of the pathway is for considerable study of their ters, which either prevent (inhibit) brain, this link makes sense. Au- that “nonautistic adults switched disrupted.” chemical properties. or generate (excite) electrical tism is a group of developmental back and forth between the im- These new findings may be impulses. These impulses trig- brain disorders characterized by ages nine times per minute, on used to seek new methods of ger muscle movements and brain difficulties with social interaction average, and one of the images treatment with drugs that stimu- activity as they travel between and communication accompa- fully suppressed the other about late GABA activity. However, long, flat cells called neurons. nied by repetitive behaviors and 70 percent of the time. However, the researchers mainly hope that Too much activity, however, is hypersensitivity to stimuli. Most autistic adults switched back their work can be used to develop not always a good thing. That’s people can tune out everyday and forth only half as often as better early diagnostic techniques With the periodic table now where inhibitory neurotransmit- noises, but autistic people can’t, nonautistic subjects, and one of for autism, which is currently di- complete, chemists will turn their ters come in: These keep neurons leading to an inability to focus. the images fully suppressed the agnosed based on a social evalu- attention to the unchartered ter- from firing too many electrical Put simply, this is because of other only about 50 percent of the ation. The binocular rivalry con- ritory of elements with atomic impulses, and they’re responsible lower levels of GABA activity— time.” cept could potentially diagnose numbers higher than 118, with the for keeping your heart rate steady the brains of autistic people keep The researchers then tested autism in a more concrete and hopes of finding an element sta- and your hands from shaking. firing electrical impulses, mean- GABA levels in the brains of the quantitative fashion. Regardless ble enough for practical purposes In mice exhibiting autism-like ing that every stimulus competes subjects using magnetic reso- of the discoveries that still need (hypothesized to exist around symptoms, one of the most im- with the others for dominance. nance spectroscopy. They found to be made, the link between atomic number 120) and, in the portant inhibitory neurotrans- In the study, researchers ex- that although higher levels of GABA activity and autism is a process, delving deeper into the mitters, GABA, has lower rates plored binocular rivalry, which GABA in nonautistic subjects major breakthrough in under- mysteries of nuclear chemistry. of activity. For a while, the same requires participants shown two corresponded with an increased standing autism and should prove was surmised to be true about au- images side by side to switch ability to suppress one of the to be important in the future. tistic humans, but the correlation from one image to the other. This images, no opposing correlation was never proven until December task is typically more difficult for exists in autistic people. Regard- 2015, when neuroscientists at the people with autism as it requires ing this discovery, Roberston Massachusetts Institute of Tech- brain inhibition. Caroline Robert- said, “GABA is not reduced in Health and Fitness February 2016 THE CAMPANILE PAGE 11 Tabata training improves cardio, performance By Ava Self ’17 The results of the study were aerobic (muscle) systems. peated eight times, and then there for the burning sensation felt in striking; members of the mod- Tabata is simple but effec- would be a one-minute break. Af- muscles during exercise. The rate Not in the mood to go to the erate group showed an increase tive. For example, a workout ter this break, the next interval, of the body’s metabolism also in- gym? Don’t feel like braving the to their aerobic (cardiovascular) could consist merely of push- plank, would begin. creases during the workout, and harsh winter winds to go for a system’s capacity only, while ups, planks, sit-ups and jumping Tabata ultimately improves an because of this the body can burn run? Then try tabata, a high in- members of the high intensity jacks. The first exercise in the cir- athlete’s endurance. By training fat for up to twenty-four hours af- tensity workout that can be done ter doing tabata. in the warm comfort of your liv- While tabata has many ben- ing room. efits, there are a few warnings Japanese physician and re- one must heed before starting. A searcher Dr. Izumi Tabata, along beginning athlete should not at- with his team of researchers, cre- tempt this type of high intensity ated tabata, resulting from a study workout because as the intervals they conducted to see whether a increase so does the difficulty workout consisting of twenty- level. Rather, this workout should second intervals of intense ex- be gradually introduced. It is also ercise followed by ten seconds very important that anyone try- of rest would be more beneficial ing tabata has a solid, dynamic than more frequent, moderately warm-up before beginning, so as intense workouts. to prevent serious injury. Tabata resulted from a study Different tabata workouts are done in 1996. The study was in- easy to find online. Searching tended to find better training “tabata workouts” on Google techniques for Olympic speed warrants thousands of results, skaters. and under the “images” tab a va- In the study, athletes were di- riety of tabatas that target distinct vided into two groups and given body areas can be found. one of the two workout plans. Why spend monotonous hours Over the course of six weeks, the Low squats like these could form one circuit of a tabata-style home workout. on a treadmill? Tabata can be moderately intense group worked done in as few as four minutes out for one hour five days a week, group showed a more significant cuit, push-ups, would be done for at an intense level for a short, but and warrants better results. while the high intensity group increase to the capacity of their twenty seconds, and then there continuous, amount of time, the exercised for four minutes and aerobic systems and a twenty would be a ten second rest. This body is able to gain a tolerance to twenty seconds four days a week. eight percent increase to their an- push-up interval would be re- lactic acid, which is responsible “Forks over Knives” encourages healthy eating By Claudia Langella ’18 cally targets adults, in Philippine in the United State. He discov- individuals who made drastic diet cholesterol levels went from 241 children in the 1960s. Campbell ered that American women had changes in order to improve their to 154. Another incredible change In the seventh grade my mom found that wealthy children that an 82% higher chance of being health. One man followed in the caused by this diet occurred in a showed my family a movie that ate processed meat were more diagnosed with breast cancer film initiated a whole foods diet, woman tracked in the film who completely changed our daily likely to be diagnosed with can- than Kenyan women and con- meaning he consumed strictly lost 45 pounds, reversed her dia- routine. The documentary we betes and noticed an increase in viewed, entitled “Forks Over energy after changing her food Knives,” follows three people choices. who reverse the chronic diseases Impressed by these changes my from which they suffer simply family and I instituted a healthier by changing their diet. My mom diet of our own. We began to hoped that by showing us this increase our intake of fruit and film, my family would under- vegetables and cut out red meat. stand why meat is not beneficial Soon after, we noticed changes to our health. Of course my dad, about our bodies and daily lives. sister and I were all skeptical be- My parents realized that they had cause we love all things steak and increased energy and motivation, bacon, but the film did open our and my sister and I discovered eyes to an unexpected truth. that we were less likely to devel- “Forks Over Knives” ex- op pimples and blemishes. Since plains that in the 1910s, the av- partaking in the diet, I have also erage American consumed 40 noticed changes in my sleeping pounds of processed sugar and habits. I now get up earlier, even 210 pounds of meat each year. on the weekends, and fall asleep By 2000, that number increased much more easily. to an average of 147 pounds of Before watching this film, I processed sugar per year, and by never realized the impact that 2007, Americans consumed 222 eating meat has on health. By pounds of meat annually. The choosing fruits and vegetables films credits this growth to the over animal products, we have the rise in popularity of “convenience ability to completely transform foods” (fast food chains, TV din- our healths. ners) that hit the market in the 1950s and to the promotion of the For recipes that use whole food idea that everyone needs the pro- ingredients, check out the Forks tein found in meat to stay healthy. over Knives app, available in the While it is true that protein is a App Store. necessary part of the human diet, studies have found that meat is not Other films on vegetarianism the best source of this essential The documentary “Forks over Knives” encourages the use of a whole foods diet to promote and veganism: nutrient. Animal proteins, espe- overall health. “Vegucated” cially those from animals treated cer than those from impoverished cluded that this increase is due to fruits and vegetables. At the start “Food Inc” (eating locally and with hormones, have been linked areas whose diets consisted of American women’s exposure to of his journey, he had high blood organic raised meat and produce) to increased risks of cancer and plant-based proteins. processed foods containing arti- pressure, high levels of cholester- “Earthlings” heart disease. Dr. T. Colin Camp- Another scientist followed in ficial hormones. ol and a high resting pulse. By the “Simply Raw: Reversing Dia- bell, a featured doctor in “Forks the film, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, In addition to providing results end of the documentary, his blood betes in 30 Days” over Knives,” studied the spike of conducted a study to discover from these compelling studies, pressure and resting pulse had “PLANEAT” liver cancer, a disease that typi- why breast cancer is so prevalent the film chronicles the stories of dropped tremendously and his Sports page 12 the campanile February 2016 A golden decade comes to a close By Grace Gelone ’17 fensive minded player and would always say After a successful the right thing during 45-year coaching ca- the game. He always reer, Coach John Mill- came in and got our er has announced his practices started as he retirement. still does for the girls Miller, coach at the today. Both Miller and Mount since 2007, Sweeney were like sec- will be missed by fans ond fathers to the girls and players alike. Cur- on our team.” rent senior and start- When asked how ing guard Libby Tacka Sweeney became his said, “Coach Miller is assistant, Coach Mill- what I think of when I er said, “When I left think of Mount basket- LaSalle, I didn’t have ball. I think that it’s ev- a job right away. My ery coach’s job to have daughter and Coach confidence in his play- Sweeney’s daughter ers, but he holds his to both went to Merion, higher standards and and Sweeney offered expects the best out me a position with his of us every game. He company, but I instead knows how good we helped out at Saint can be, and he holds us Basils. When the po- to that.” sition opened up at When asked to de- Mount, Sweeney asked scribe Coach Miller, if he could come and Mrs. Janet Columbro coach with me.” had nothing but praises “I think he’s ter- to offer. “Coach Miller Coach John Miller thanks fans for supporting the team after the 2011 district game win at Villanova. rific,” continues Miller is the true definition of of Sweeney. “He estab- a gentleman. He is a great role seasons so we were anxious to ball program that year and it only scribes her favorite memory of lishes a good relationship with model for all of the players on see what this new college coach continued to become better as the Coach Miller. the girls. When I make difficult the team and fosters caring and had up his sleeve for us. I will years went on.” “With a couple seconds left [in decisions, I always bounce my knowledgeable environment. The never forget walking into that Many credit Miller’s success to the AACA Championship], he decisions off of Joe, just to make Mount has been blessed to have a classroom after our practice on his ability to prepare his players. pulled me out as we were about sure that we see things the same coach like John.” a Saturday morning and seeing “Nobody does a better job scout- to win, and as I came over to the way.” During his time at the Mount, 3 points up on the board that ing an opponent than Coach,” sideline, he puts his arms out to Miller says that although he said Jenny Sabia ’09. “He hug me and as I ran off the court, will miss coaching with Swee- gives his players an incred- I ran to him and the rest of the ney at the Mount, he is ready for ible advantage against op- bench. It was awesome not only a change. ponents. His preparedness to win, but to have people there “I know that I will miss it, but in the locker room fosters that loved me and helped shape at the same token, in my heart, I a confidence in his play- my high school experience and just feel that it’s time. I know that ers. Listen to what he tells my life there waiting to celebrate I will, but I definitely don’t find you, execute it on the court with me.” myself regretting my decision and you’re going to win the When it comes to celebrating, either. The 45 years, I can look game. It’s that simple.” Coach Miller leads a party like back on them, and I really think Coach Miller equips his no other. All of his players know it’s great, like all the relationships players with the skills they that Miller loves to sing and will I’ve built up since my first posi- need to be successful, not never forget his renditions of tion as a freshmen coach at Ro- only in high school, but also many old-time favorites. man. Those memories have been at the collegiate level. Eigh- However, there’s no talking terrific, and it was truly a terrific teen of his former Mount about Coach Miller without men- experience for me.” players have gone on to play tioning assistant coach Joe Swee- While it is sad to see another in college. ney. Sweeny will also be retiring chapter of Mount basketball Coach Miller’s ability at the end of the 2015-2016 sea- come to a close, players fondly to instill technical skills in son, after 10 years of partnership look back upon Miller’s years at his players is undeniable. with Miller. Mount and will continue to em- However, the real key to Ryann Gallagher describes body his words as they take the the team’s success has been Sweeney’s crucial role in her court for each game: Coach Miller’s ability to cre- playing career saying, “For me, ate what Mary Jo Horgan ‘11 Sweeney was the person who got describes as a family. me motivated during the game. “My favorite memory He pushed me to be a more of- with Coach Miller would be my senior year when we Ann Burgoyne, Meghan McCabe and Kelsey Jones ’13 celebrate won the Catholic Academies with Coach Miller. League Championship on a buzzer beater against Villa Coach Miller has led the team to said #1 win 20 games #2 win the Maria,” said Horgan. “After- a total of 256 wins, including six league and #3 qualify for districts wards in the locker room we cel- league championships, three dis- All of our jaws dropped, I know ebrated by carrying Coach Miller trict championships and one state I thought to myself that there is into the showers fully clothed championship. In addition, teams no way this team would be able with the water on. I don’t know under his leadership have pro- to accomplish such a thing. But many other high school basket- duced seven 1,000-point scorers. we did it! We won more than 20 ball teams that are as close as our Former player and current games, won the league, won the group and that can be attributed JV coach Ryann Gallagher ’08 District and made it all the way to to the sense of community and also credits Miller with turn- the semi-finals of the state tour- family that Coach Miller fosters ing Mount’s basketball program nament before losing to Villa Ma- with each team.” around. She says, “Our team did ria in the semi final game. Coach Meg Geatens ’13 truly captures not have the best reputation or Miller completely changed the the meaning of family within a very good record the previous reputation of the Mount’s Basket- Mount Basketball when she de- Miller and Sweeney discuss gameplans and strategies.