The Perspective Thursday, May 24, 2018 B1 Sports

Chiefs pass Cats in 3-2 thriller Rivalry Park

Photos by Max Korff Above left: Morgan Buroker (Plymouth) fights for position on the ball with (Canton) Katie Nestico. Top Right: Rivers Smyth (Plymouth) attempts to box out (Canton) Kyile Sourbeck. Bottom Right: Bella Wingate sets up to strike the ball.

by Max Korff The second half turned into a focused on the game and on our teammates. ever, one of our goals this season state tournament, obviously our Photo Editor back and forth as Canton scored goal of winning,” Canton senior “Besides our goal scorers, our is to win districts, so we will be ultimate goal is to be the state early with a goal from Canton Sarah Hammond said. “We knew young defensive line absolutely ready to bring our best during champions, but we’re taking The Canton versus Plymouth junior Katie Nestico, and then that we were going to have to crushed it. This includes sopho- playoffs,” said Melnick. baby steps. We want to win our rivalry was renewed once again Plymouth senior Hailey Melnick play our hardest and limit our mores Lindsey Zambon, Alyssa Both teams have their eyes division first and then win our May 15 on the grass field where fired back her own goal for the mistakes. We were just focused Lollo and freshmen Ari Ontko locked on states this year. district, then our region, which the Canton girls walked away Wildcats soon after. on our game and playing to the and Emma Morrison,” Wing- “Our goal is to get to states of would then lead us to our goal of with a win, having a final score Canton proceeded to take best of our abilities.” ate said. “Behind our defense is course,” Wingate said. “We have winning states.” of 3-2. control of the game as Canton Plymouth senior Breana Phei- our Captain Sarah Hammond, tons of young talent on our team While both teams have goals Soccer fans poured into the freshman Noel Blain helped ffer said, “Going into the game I our goalkeeper. Besides defense, this year, so adjusting to new for the season, every player has stands and pressed up against Canton gain another point to was pretty confident. After com- junior Carly Schwinke is always players was a challenge for us, their own individual goal for the the fence to watch as the two even out the scoreboard at 2-2. ing off of a win against Brighton a huge part of our attacking line, but if we play as a team I know season as well. varsity teams went head to head. Nestico followed Blain’s lead I thought my team would work she is super tough and never we can make it.” “One of my personal goals The game started slowly with and scored another goal, putting just as hard this game and get gives up.” Fellow Canton player Ham- is to leave it all out on the field both team playing stellar defense the Chiefs up another point and the job done. I knew this was an Plymouth senior Hailey Mel- mond agreed. every game I play because it’s my in the first half. winning the game. important game for our division nick is not ready to give up yet; “We have a very young team, senior year and I want to look Plymouth sophomore Ga- Both teams talked about how and told myself I needed to work she is looking forward to a so it is really important for me back on this season and say I brielle McCaslin then broke the they prepared fiercely for this hard and play a full game.” matchup between the Chiefs and to help them get acclimated to did everything I could,” Melnick 0-0 tie with a goal late in the first rivalry match. Both teams had various dif- Wildcats. the level and competitiveness of said. half, giving Plymouth the lead “We knew that this was one ference makers throughout the “We let in several set pieces high school soccer,” Hammond going into halftime. of our toughest games of the night. Canton senior Isabella and we didn’t get the result we said. “As a team, we have the goal season, so we all were super Wingate had high praise for her wanted,” Melnick said. “How- of going as far as possible in the Plymouth Boys Lacrosse looks ahead to post season

individual player standing out. up prevailing and finishing what Miller said, “Our advantage By Jalen Williams Plymouth’s head coach Raymond we started at the beginning of is team chemistry. Our chemis- Staff Writer Miller said, “Overall we don't the game,” Miller said. try is very high. We show up to have any superstar players. A lot Plymouth will now play Bel- practice game and give it our full After winning against South of what we've done has been a leville in regionals. If Plymouth effort.” Lyon in the last game of the sea- collective team effort.” wins that game they will play the “We have been improving all son, Plymouth hopes to capital- Plymouth most recently beat winner of the Canton vs. Salem year.” Our disadvantage is defi- ize and cap off their 13-5 record South Lyon in a high scoring and game. nitely injuries. We lost our start- and make a deep run in the high tempo thriller winning 12- Plymouth is now second in ing defensive man, Josh Mon- playoffs. This season Plymouth 10. Going into this game South the region. Belleville is seventh troy, due to hip surgery, and a lot beat both Salem and Canton for Lyon was ranked top 10 in the and Plymouth hopes to take it of the guys are just banged up the Park Championship. It was state and was 15-1. one game at a time. at this point in the season. The the best season of boys lacrosse “We got a chance to score a Miller also shared the ad- good news about that, though, is for Plymouth in school history. bit; get a little run here and there. vantages and disadvantages he we have depth and guys that can Photo by Jalen Williams Plymouth describes their They came within one goal in the believes his team will face going step up and fill missing roles.” season as a team effort, not an third quarter, though we ended into the post season. The Plymouth team discusses strategy against South Lyon. Salem Track & Field ‘runs’ the Park By Jalen Williams The meet be- Shariff Dyer won the 110 meter hurdles, in Salem to a first place victory. Staff Writer tween Salem and which he got a time of 15.63 and broke his Jeffress said she is happy the win but they Canton on May personal record. Dyer also came in first in the need to work on improving next week. 1 put a staple in Salem's great season. Going 300 meter hurdles, running a 39.57. Despite this loss, Canton hopes to improve in, Salem and Canton were both hoping to Dyer said, “In order for us to win this on their season. Kali Wallace, Canton sprint- get the upper hand. meet I knew I had to win my events. I was er, is confident about the team winning more Salem started strong by grabbing first in also very motivated and focused because it meets. Wallace said he is confident about the shot put. Salem’s first place varsity throwers was a Park meet.” team’s current state and mindset and knows included Alex Howie, who threw a 47-03 and In the case of distance, Salem dominated they will get back on track. Lyniah Wilson, who threw a 37-01. Canton, as well. Hannah Jeffress, one of Salem’s dis- Salem won the meet with a combined however, came back hard in the field events tance runners, is also credited with Salem’s score 183-100. Individually, Salem won 94-52 by winning pole vault due to Chuck Carey success. Jeffress came in second place in the in the mens department and 89-48 in the and Victoria Faber. 800 meter dash with the time of 2:27.40. women. Photo by Jalen Williams Being somewhat even in the field events, She also ran the 4 by 100 relay with a time Salem has beat Plymouth and Canton this Srikar Komanduri, Shariff Dyer, Dirk Thornhill and Andrew Salem came out and knew they had to domi- of 10:54.83. She, along with Reagan Justice, season, making them the 2018 Park Champs. Davis compete in the 200 meter dash. nate in sprints and distance. Salem sprinter Marnie Waggoner and Sophie Jeffers, led News The Perspective - May 24, 2018 the-perspective.org B2 Sports Park Player Profiles

Courtesy of Ben Samoy Courtesy of Hailey Melnick Ben Samoy sets up his drive. Hailey Melnick looks to pass to surrounding teammates. Hailey Melnick Ben Samoy By Gina Hubble By Annika Wang Staff Writer Staff Writer For the past four years, Plym- goals in the beginning of the In his last few months of symphony orchestra. He also has Courtesy of Blake Pospy outh senior Hailey Melnick has season and they’ve been working high school, Canton senior Ben many hobbies, including piano been playing on the Girls Varsity hard to achieve them. Currently, Samoy has been dedicating his and woodworking. Blake Pospy prepares for action from an oncoming attack. Soccer team, and she played for her team is ranked seventh in the time to playing for the varsity Being a jack-of-all-trades has the Canton Celtics for nine years league. golf team. come with a cost. before high school. Melnick described the team Though he started golfing While Samoy has had to learn Blake Pospy Melnick plays as center mid- attitude as being very supportive, when he was young, Samoy how to live a balanced life, he’s By Chloe Barbosa fielder, one of the players who “I really like the team chemistry didn’t join the high school team also had to give up opportuni- play in the area halfway between and the love that everyone has until his sophomore year. He ties. Features Editor the center line and the net acting for one another on and off the made the varsity team junior Samoy said, “I try to balance as a first line of defense. This field. I like being able to have 20 year. it all by planning my time, but Salem junior Blake Pospy has alumni now attending Michigan year she is a captain. girls by my side through thick Besides the free rounds of I’ve had to sacrifice things like been playing lacrosse since his State University, and if it wasn’t Looking back, one of the big- and thin,” said Melnick. golf, Samoy’s favorite things going to the gym and tutoring.” freshman year and this is his first for him, Pospy would not be gest achievements for Melnick “A challenge I have is staying about the golf team are his team- When Samoy isn’t at a prac- year on varsity. Salem’s goaltender. and her team was just last year. composed with my emotions on mates. tice or a tournament, he finds Pospy loves to play lacrosse Pospy said that his favorite “A big highlight was making it the field; sometimes I get very “I have had the privilege to tranquility by spending time because of the adrenaline. “My memory was defeating North- to regional finals my junior year; stressed out with the decisions play on the golf team with Ben with his friends. “Friends are favorite part about Lacrosse ville for the first time in Rocks I scored and assisted the two that have to be made on and and also be his doubles partner probably the most important would be the boost of adrenaline history and pulling off huge goals in the game,” said Melnick. off the field as a captain, but I for three years,” said Canton thing you will get out of your I get as an attackmen loads up a saves at the end. For the past “One of our goals this season wouldn’t change it for the world,” senior Patrick McDougall. “He experience at the Park, so find shot for me to save,” he said. two years he was awarded Team is to be Park champs, to be said Melnick. has always been a very support- some good ones,” he said. “I started playing because Defensive Player of the Year and back-to-back district champs She also has added stress in ive teammate and friend since Samoy plans to attend Michi- my older brother Ryan used to Salem’s Most Valuable Player last and continue the classiness and school with two AP classes, but d ay on e .” gan State University next fall and play and he quickly got me into year. team values that we’ve built up has balanced it all for the past There’s no doubt that Samoy intends to continue playing golf it after I decided to stop playing Pospy plans on playing after upon for the past few years,” said four years and will continue to has a lot to juggle. He plays two as a hobby. football,” Pospy said. His brother high school. He said, “That’s Melnick. maintain that balance at Michi- other varsity sports, tennis and is also his biggest influence. a dream I know I’m capable of She said her team set specific gan State University next year. wrestling, and plays cello for the Ryan is a Salem Lacrosse achieving.” Yearbooks may be picked up in 200 A Plymouth May 29 - June 5 Email for an appointment: [email protected] No drop ins; classes are in session

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Pillsbury Bake Off in San Antonio, Texas,” said Gee. “Turning off the alarm,” Gee said. “That’s first on the agenda.” “I was given a wide variety of assignments, including traveling Gee, along with her husband, are caregivers for her mother, which with vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro, profiling the she said is a big part of her day, but Gee still plans on finding time to country’s most famous advice columnist, Dear Abby, and covering do things she enjoys. spring training in Florida with the Tigers the season they won the “I’m looking forward to loading up my Kindle with a boatload of World Series.” books, adding to the ones already stacked up, and continuing work Gee shares these experiences with her students and uses them to on a musical that I created with my writing partner. I write the book stress how important deadlines are in journalism. and lyrics, he writes the music.” “When stories were due, there was a great deal of pressure to meet Gee said their current project is called “Queen E: The Reluctant deadlines,” Gee said. “In fact, once I had to keep writing an article Royal,” which is the story of the Jewish holiday Purim that has origins while my apartment in Lathrup Village was on fire. Seriously. On fire. outlined in the book of Esther. I knew the firefighters were trying to save my home, but I couldn’t “Style-wise, think Mel Brooks meets Miss Congeniality meets leave work until the story was finished because there was a space Legally Blonde,” Gee said. “Controversial? You bet. As my journal- saved for it in the next day’s issue.” ism students know, if you’re not offending someone, you’re not doing As Gee’s life continued to unfold, there were no more life-endan- your job.” gering fires, but there were some new changes for her career. After feature writing, print still continued to be a large part of her Looking back on dealing with teenagers life as Gee moved on to writing a column for a few years. Journalism As Gee says her goodbyes to teaching, she said that some of her then became a part time job when her daughter was born. Soon after, fond memories are of the snow days where she could get “bonus sleep she eventually switched to freelance, which Gee said allowed her to and a chance to catch up on grading and Netflix,” but Gee added that work as an independent contractor for multiple publications and also she truly was grateful that she had the opportunity to do what she pursue other outlets related to writing including teaching magazine loved for so many years. and feature writing at Oakland University and publishing a book for “I believe that one of our God-given tasks on this planet is to love new moms. and serve others,” she said. “My assignment during this stage of life “I need to stay super busy in order to stay out of trouble,” Gee said, has been working with teenagers, which is the most fun assignment “and clearly, even that doesn’t always work.” possible. the divine lottery.” Gee said advising yearbook and teaching the publication classes is A transition into teaching especially rewarding because of how those classes can teach students Gee said her interest in teaching English began when she was in various skills that benefit them later on. tenth grade because she enjoyed reading and writing; however, col- “Some get paying jobs working on college publications,” Gee said, lege was where her path took a bit of a detour. “and I’m always happy to hear how their experiences in information “In college, I had to take a class called Modern English Gram- gathering, news writing, photography, layout and teamwork pay off.” mar in order to enter the education program,” Gee said. “I hated it, Another aspect that Gee said she enjoys is how the yearbook and and my ex-boyfriend happened to be in the class, so that didn’t help. journalism class are different from traditional high school classes. Photo courtesy of Focal Point Hence, journalism.” “It’s a collaborative class--which means that we sink or swim Leola Gee retires after 15 years of teaching at P-CCS. After attending graduate school at the University of Missouri and together--and that’s way too rare in high school,” Gee said. “Students working in journalism for about 25 years, Gee was asked to teach a learn strategies and people skills that will help them in the workplace by Breanna Losey Plymouth English teacher writing class at a private school, which was where her journey as a no matter what vocation they pursue, and I feel good about that.” Staff Writer Leola Gee has been teaching teacher began. “I like hearing from former students that what they learned here at P-CEP for 15 years, and as “I had such a good time, I decided to give high school another made a difference. It’s not always about the career, mind you. In fact, she prepares for retirement at the end of this year, The Perspective go,” Gee said. “I enrolled at Madonna--easy parking--obtained the it’s rarely about the career,” Gee said. wanted to take this opportunity to highlight her journey, her accom- teacher certification and was hired by Plymouth-Canton. That was 15 “Very little of what teachers teach is conveyed via lecture, work- plishments, her humor and the wonderful impact Leola Gee has had years ago, and so far nobody has asked me about anything related to sheet or exam prep. Most of it comes by way of example, and one on countless students and staff. Modern English Grammar.” thing I hope journalism students have learned from me is the impor- tance of figuring out what you love to do, gaining the skills needed to Early Career Retirement do it and pursuing it with passion.” Beginning her career as a feature writer for the Detroit News, Gee After a long and successful career, Gee has decided to take a much As for advising the school newspaper specifically, Gee said that it was able to gather many different world experiences before settling deserved break, and plans on retiring at the end of this year. is much more than “showing them (students) how to splatter words down to later become a mother and then a teacher. “I turn 65 on June 15, the last day of the school year,” she said. onto newsprint or computer screens.” “When I was a writer, a day might involve a lunch date with Joe “I guess that means I’m officially a senior. Aren’t we supposed to go “It’s about helping them learn to think critically and reflect on Namath--he was charming in a slightly unsettling way--or a day on away?” their purpose, so that they can turn around and lead meaningful lives a Greenpeace boat in the Atlantic looking for whales, or a day at the Her short term plans are mainly to recover and relax. while helping others,” she said. “You can think of it as the circle of life without the Disney soundtrack. That’s my favorite part of it.” Letters to Leola Gee from the Plymouth English Department

In The Band puts on show for second vinyl release

by Annika Wang As music festival season be- Their song “Disappear” is the first song on the vinyl. Head Copy Editor gins to arrive with the summer “As a small, local act, I never thought that I would end up weather, In The Band Studio pressed into vinyl,” said Sexton, lead singer of Paper Crowns. took part by putting on its first “To be able to hold my music and play it in a traditional ever two-stage show on May 11. format feels surreal.” The show was organized to celebrate the release of the stu- The record also features the song “Waves” by Michigan dio’s second vinyl record featuring local bands Paper Crowns Left, another local band that’s making it big, playing shows and Michigan Left. all over Michigan and at venues such as The Crowfoot. The The show featured two stages, paralleling a traditional band consists of University of Michigan Dearborn students music festival format. There was the Flower Power Stage Josh Slater on vocals, Joe Loudon on guitar, Josiah Rhome on where acoustic acts including Canton junior Marquette piano, Josh Scott on drums and Canton senior Mike Eadeh Winston and Canton senior Zoe Stirrett performed slower on bass. soulful and calmer tunes. “Playing this show was a cool experience. Getting to play on a solely acoustic stage was fun because it can be overwhelming playing acoustic songs while sharing a stage with electric bands,” said Stirrett, whose is set to be released later this school year. Corrections The Psychedelic Stage was where the bigger, electric acts were taking place. Bands like Paper Crowns, Michigan Left Correction: In the article “Park mourns passing of and MEANDTHEDOG delivered high energy performances security guard Tim Stamper” in the April edition of that were reciprocated by the dancing crowd. The Perspective, security guard Donald Lucas was Paper Crowns was a band started by Salem graduate incorrectly referred to as Donald Blake. Abbey Sexton. The band is made of Plymouth senior Joe In the article “Salem track sweeps Wildcats and dual Jankowski on drums; Plymouth graduate Rhys Gabriel on meet,” The Perspective wrote that “Salem Track and Photo courtesy of In The Band Studios guitar, vocals and the occasional harmonica; Salem senior Field has not lost to any Park team in five years,” but Paper Crowns and Michigan Left’s album cover is featured above. Jon Meyer on bass guitar and Sexton on vocals and guitar. this is inaccurate. News The Perspective - May 24, 2018 the-perspective.org B4 Features Breanna talks movies Marvel movies ranked by Breanna Losey If you’re a massive comic book rewatch this film. The acting is incredible, especially the relationships star Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man and Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Staff Writer fan like me, the surprise announce- between Anthony Hopkins,’ Odin, Chris Hemsworth’s, Thor and Stane. The world-building is nuanced, as it had to be, but the surprise ment of a cinematic universe based Tom Hiddleston’s, Loki. However, it borders on Shakespearean and post-credits scene had hardcore comic fans rolling in theater aisles on Marvel characters back in 2008 had you elated. Now, 10 years later doesn’t necessarily fit the traditional summer blockbuster scene. They with excitement. The perfect kickoff to an unforgettable franchise. after the release of “Avengers: Infinity War,” we all need a refreshing opened the mold just wide enough for this movie to fit, bringing a Five: “Captain America: Civil War” -- A more pensive op- look back on how far we’ve come by re-visiting all 19 Marvel Cin- new concept into a franchise that could have easily been run into the tion, “Civil War” brought together all your favorite heroes (and then ematic Universe movies. ground by that time. some) to duke it out over their moral principles regarding their jobs. Eighteen: “Iron Man 2” Twelve: “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2” -- Last sum- It might sound a little heavy for the MCU, but it all culminates within -- ‘Is that Mickey Rourke?’ was mer’s sequel to the surprise smash hit “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol a 15-minute fight scene, nothing too far from normal. The only my only thought throughout this 1,” has the same plot line as the first, but with newly introduced stuff reason it isn’t higher on the list is because the source material, Mark whole movie. Rourke as Whip- that isn’t by far as enjoyable (how do you waste Kurt Russell, of all Millar’s 2006 series, is treated with such hard-hitting tonal brutality lash makes you question what people?). The third act gets muddled, and the source material is a that doesn’t translate so well to the screen’s adaptation. For such a direction the production wanted little out-there for non-comic fans to catch on to. We’ll just have to great comic series, the movie becomes underwhelming and doesn’t to go in. It’s a muddled storyline, see what James Gunn comes up with for Vol. 3, I guess. have very many consequences. It’s still a winner in my book, though. but the charm of the MCU saves Eleven: “Thor: Ragn- Four: “Spiderman: Homecoming” -- After being introduced it from being a complete flop. arok” -- Taika Waititi’s, bubbly in “Civil War,” Spider-Man set out on his own adventure in this 2017 Seventeen: “The Incred- spirit is everywhere in this film, blockbuster, starring newcomer, Tom Holland. Peter Parker discovers ible Hulk” – The creators and considering how the last his abilities within the pressure of a much-larger MCU world, made literally wanted to erase this one two Thor movies were received; for a charismatic, heartwarming portrayal of a relatable character. from history. Edward Norton it was a welcomed addition to a Three: “Black Panther”-- The box-office smash of February. is criminally underwritten as franchise bursting with possibil- Chadwick Boseman wore his claws with such ferocity and style at Photos courtesy of Marvel Studios Bruce Banner, being able to ity. Who knew Thor had such times it was hard to remember this was a Marvel movie. Add to that a showcase his immense talent by sharp comedic chops? scene-stealing supporting cast, an amazing soundtrack and the power making nothing but weird faces Ten: “Iron Man 3” -- This of racial representation; you’ve got a recipe for a classic. throughout the movie. The Hulk had so much potential, we’ve seen movie is so much heavier than Two: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” -- This him shine in The Avengers and Thor, I think it’s time that we revisit a what was advertised. A super- movie changed the game at a time when the superhero formula was solo Hulk movie. hero struggling with PTSD? growing tired. A sleek, spy thriller brought a fresh take to the first Sixteen: “Doctor Strange” -- Marvel has perfected their Yes, please! It makes for a much Avenger, considering the weight this film carried in terms of world- movie-making process in the past couple years, fixing what used to more interesting story than building. There’s a reason directors Joe and Anthony Russo keep Photos courtesy of Marvel Studios be generic storylines into further-developed ideas, but that wasn’t usual, especially for Marvel’s first getting asked back. the case with the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring blockbuster. The three-quel. I would definitely Honorable Mention: “Avengers: Infinity War” (SPOILER Sorcerer Supreme has such an immense realm of powers it’s almost suggest a re-watch. ALERT!) -- If you have seen this one, you understand why I was a hard to capture, but that’s where this movie goes above and beyond. Nine: “Avengers: Age of Ultron” – Yet another underrated sobbing, stressed-out mess throughout the entire two hours and 40 The visuals are amazing, but the story doesn’t have much substance. movie, “Ultron” flew under the radar for most. It was a little un- minute run time. They promised us heartbreak, and boy, did they Fifteen: “Thor: The Dark World”-- This movie is the best derwhelming as a sequel when compared to “The Avengers,” but it deliver. All of your favorite characters are dead (it was only a matter showcase of the overused thread for comic book movies (one that still had great comedic aspects and introduced the gut-wrenching of time, I guess). I can’t wait to see how they continue the story in the especially plagues Marvel) with a bland, forgettable villain and little emotional moments we’ve come to know as a part of the MCU. The following Avengers movie and proceeding standalone films. to no substance. However, the storyline definitely peaks interest, but gets buried beneath the sub- One: “The Avengers” -- There was a time where I was able to cast has such a fun chemistry plots that are treated as equals. Nonetheless, a worthy addition to the quote this movie word-for-word from beginning to end from watch- together it keeps this film from Marvel canon. ing it so many times. This movie had so much going for it; it would falling further down the list. Eight: “Guardians of the Galaxy” -- The MCU’s first trek have been so much easier to make a mediocre movie that satisfied Fourteen: “Ant-Man” -- into space, “Guardians” blew everyone’s expectations away. What was fans’ lowest expectations and nothing more. Instead, we got this, I’ll be honest, I was really hoping expected to be a subtle sidekick flick, instead delivered a fun, musical the culmination of four years Edgar Wright was going to direct ride alongside a team no one knew existed. An amazing feat, con- of carefully escalating storytell- this movie as planned. Instead, sidering James Gunn didn’t have many directing credits to his name ing and meticulous character I was left wondering what could before signing on to this project. building. This was the first time have been. Paul Rudd gets Seven: “Captain America: The First Avenger” -- Another we got to see Marvel’s gift in utilized to the best of his abilities one of my favorites, this movie introduced the Star-Spangled man ensemble pieces, somehow being and Evangeline Lilly saves her with a plan and, a fan-favorite throughout history, Captain America able to establish every character character from being yet another himself. It could have easily been a kitschy patriotic tale, but instead equally, introduce new ones and love interest. However, I wish had a surprising gravitas to it, with the addition of pal, Bucky Barnes, create a coherent story that kept we could have gotten Wright’s and somber setting of World War II. It also gave us the best love our interest. I still don’t know Photos courtesy of Marvel Studios trademark, quirky feel, it could interest in the Marvel Universe, with Hayley Atwell’s Agent Peggy how they’re able to pull all of have taken this movie to another Carter, (I definitely recommend seeing her spin-off TV series if you this off, but I’ll keep rushing to level. Fingers crossed “Ant-Man haven’t) an all-around crowd pleaser. the theater as long as they’re still and the Wasp” fares better treatment. doing it. Six: “Iron Man” -- The first movie in the then-unannounced -- This one gets a bad rep. I still feel the inno- Thirteen: “Thor” cinematic universe, this movie hit the mother load in charisma with Photos courtesy of Marvel Studios cent sensation the MCU had when it was first introduced, whenever I The Aux: I can’t believe it’s not “EP” By fiction! “What If?” Childish ber and say “God bless you,” what are the chances that the person who answers just sneezed? When, Photo courtesy of Glassnote Gambino if ever, will Facebook contain more profiles of dead people than living ones? What if a rainstorm dropped all of its water in a single giant drop? by Max Korff Possibly the biggest truly a testament to his confidence Just reading the questions I was already chuckling, but Munroe’s answers makes them even Photo Editor name in the music indus- “Took the G out your waffle, all you got left try, Childish Gambino, is your ego,” Gambino talks down to those who better. has been blowing up the disrespect him. With each inquiry he usually starts off with media ever since 2018 started. The third track on the album is entitled “My some snarky reply about the ridiculousness of the With the return of his television show “Atlanta,” Shine.” Intense drums steer the song as Gambino question, but then he actually goes on to provide his role in the new Star Wars movie “Solo” and his slides effortlessly throughout his flow explaining an answer by drawing from different researched polarizing music video for his hit single “This is who he is. sources and various math and science concepts. America,” Childish Gambino, also known by his On this track he talks about why he raps, what For those who recoil at the thought of reading real name, Donald Glover, has all of America’s eyes he’s going to do and why he deserves the respect. about math and science for fun, I promise Munroe set on his work. Beautiful backing croons create a catchy hook does a wonderful job making sure it isn’t too In light of his sudden rise to fame I am going to as Gambino proves his versatility and displays he overwhelming. He uses silly comparisons and little utilize the last issue of the Aux to analyze and take can do more than just rap. stick figure illustrations to help explain complex apart his ridiculously underrated EP from 2011 “Lights Turned On” is the fourth track to the concepts, and he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Photo courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that had no title so it is just referred to as “EP.” EP. Gambino begins to story tell and recall a date For example, Munroe says that one result of The EP is five tracks in length and the only he had with his girlfriend at the time and how having the sun suddenly disappear is safer chil- dren. feature is from the likes of female vocalist, Beldina awkward the entire experience was. by Megan Pham As the final days of Malaika, on the final song “Not Going Back.” A quick trap-drum beat littered with deep base school approach, and for “According to the North Dakota Department of The album starts off with the ever-cleverly lyri- makes this the most exhilarating track on the Editor-in-Chief me the final days of high Health, babies younger than six months should be cally written track “Be Alone,” where Gambino ex- album. school, I figured what bet- kept out of direct sunlight. Without sunlight, our plores the conflicts he faces in his newfound fame. The final track to the EP is “Not Going Back,” ter way to finish it off than with a throwback to the children would be safer,” Munroe writes. He then He feels as if he has no stability. His friends are which is the deepest cut on the EP as Gambino good ol’ days of picture books. adds that the downside of having no sun is that we leaving him, his girlfriend is cheating on him and revisits his roots. He raps about his fight against Well, maybe not a true picture book, but there would all freeze and die, too. he has no one he can trust because everyone takes adversity and his experience with passive racism he are still pictures on every page, and enough child- If I could, I think I would spend hours pouring advantage of his status. experienced while growing up. like imagination throughout to help me, for at over this book, not only because of how interest- “We are just some rappers, got no luxury of Daunting strings and shouts from a choir, jux- least a few minutes, escape from the reality that ing the topics are, but also because throughout the subtlety/No subjects when we’re rappin,” we say it tapose a light and airy bell set that plays over the I’m a legal adult about to go out into the world and book Munroe leaves a trail of hilarious little foot- like we hear it/I put it on a track and I hope you hook. The pain is real for Gambino and it shines make my own decisions. notes and captions that add another layer of wit get the spirit ‘cause.” Gambino raps over a dra- through on this track. For anybody else who ever craves a break from and quirkiness to the already humorous content. matic beat riddled with bells, ringing cymbals and Gambino’s 2011 EP is his statement piece that the hard truths of reality, “What If?: Serious Scien- Sometimes I find myself worrying about synthesized guitar. His voice mourns for friendship got his name out in the music world. Using vari- tific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions” how I’m going to manage being an adult, and I and happiness in a world where he has nothing. ous sounds, concepts and production, Gambino is definitely a go to book. drown myself in my own “What if?” questions. The second track, “Freaks and Geeks,” appeared proves his versatility all while holding strong to his Its title is pretty self explanatory, but what the it But through this book, Munroe has shown me on his debut album “Bonfire.” The track is vintage own personal preferences. doesn’t convey is just how absurd author Randall that even adults are allowed to stay children at Gambino and features short stroke violin notes and Other Music Worth a Listen: “Simi” by BlocBoy Munroe gets with his hypothetical situations. heart, and even the most ridiculous questions are a daunting backing choir. JB, “Watch” by , “Vacation in Hell” by Some of my favorite questions from the book answerable with a little hard work and a little bit Childish Gambino raps about his preferred type Flatbush Zombies, “SR3MM” by . include: How fast can you hit a speed bump while of humor. and depicts the perfect girl for him. This song is driving and live? If you call a random phone num- The Perspective - May 24, 2018 the-perspective.org B5 Features IASA puts on show to help SOS Children’s Village

Photos by Isabella Quiroz by Isabella Quiroz to the SOS Children’s Village, an choreographer for the South to be ready, lighting had to be never a dull moment.” members come from a non-Indi- international organization aimed Indian dance, described IASA as programmed, tables and decora- “The dances were very nicely an background,” said Rampalli. Staff Writer towards providing orphaned “a club that focuses on building tions needed to be set up, tickets choreographed and the danc- “Dance, music, love and friend- The Indian American Student children with safe and loving appreciation for and acquiring needed to be sold, and food ers were all full of energy,” said ship are the languages of IASA, Association held its annual families. knowledge about various aspects needed to be ordered,” Dhingra Kharkar. and they can be understood and dance and fashion show, which The IASA board members of Indian culture, including said. Rampalli said, “Due to the appreciated by everyone.” featured a wide range of tradi- were announced for the 2018- dancing, singing, films and social “A lot of time and effort went hard work we put in as IASA Meetings for the IASA club tional dress and dances from 2019 school year. Next year’s problems within the Indian com- into the show,” said Plymouth ju- Board, as well as the dedica- will begin again in September regions all across India, and they president and co-president will munity.” nior Akshata Kharkar, choreog- tion of the members, the show every other week for an hour also hosted a stand-up comedy be Chiraag Balsara, Canton “This club is all about mixing rapher for Classical dance. “The finished in a record amount of in one of the three cafeterias. act along with a spoken word junior, and Chirag Palande, the two different cultures (Indian board members worked hard time, no dancers got dehydrated Anyone interested in joining is performance regarding mental Canton junior, with Plymouth and American) and seeing it to make sure everything ran during the show, and everything encouraged to attend. health. junior Surya Saravanakumar as through singing and various smoothly; the choreographers went according to plan.” Dances included Bhangra, secretary, Salem junior Saman dances,” said Palande, board worked hard to make sure the Next year the club plans on Left: Dancers perform Classical, Bollywood, Raas, Maramreddy as treasurer, Plym- member and show emcee. dancers knew the steps; the DJs expanding membership along classical dance. South Indian and a fusion of the outh junior Sache Krishnaraj Salem sophomore Gurasees worked hard on the mixes. The with adding dance workshops Center: All Boys Can entire nation’s cultural dances. as head of public relations and Dhingra, choreographer for the show depended on many people and hosting more volunteer Dance perform. All were choreographed and Plymouth juniors Guneet Kaur All Girls Bhangra team, said a for it to be successful.” events in order to give back to Right: Performers dance performed by P-CEP students and Ashu Acharya as the club’s lot of preparation went into the Both club and audience mem- the community. to Bollywood music. and club members at the April event coordinators. show. bers were pleased. “The club focuses on Indian 20 event. Rishi Rampalli, Canton senior “Intro videos had to be made, “The show went great this culture and dances, but many of Fifty percent of the profits and this year’s co-president and costumes, dances and mixes had year,” said Palande. “There was our most talented and dedicated made by the show were donated Eleven things I learned as a senior by Annika Wang As I’ve been just without all of the death and cringe dialogue. Head Copy Editor preparing my Odysseus taught me that heroes are allowed to final goodbyes, make mistakes and that a hero’s journey sometimes embracing my “lasts” and making room for many involves taking steps backwards, although the story more “firsts,” I’ve had time to reflect on how won’t always be the most exciting. Atticus Finch Yearbook much I’ve changed since the start of high school. taught me to always stay authentic amongst chaos. Because, while classroom lessons helped me get Jay Gatsby reminded me that dreaming and doing the grades and ace tests, the most important les- can work together. sons happened in between the lectures, essays and 7. You’re going to fail… a lot. homework. This is a special lesson I learned in my math 1. Fake it ‘til you make it. and science classes. A bad grade isn’t the end of the Probably my greatest skill set and the biggest world. As a person who has had her fair share of pick up lesson I learned. We’re all just trying our best to failures and bad scores, everything is going to be survive. Eighteen words I liked to tell my gymnas- okay. On the same note, taking a break won’t kill tics team: even if you don’t know what you’re doing you. Room 200 A (and no one does), fake it ‘till you make it. 8. As much as you think you have senioritis, it 2. Do something. will never compare to real senioritis. There’s no better feeling than being a part of Like, really. I’d explain it, but I need to take a Plymouth High School something. Take risks and put yourself out there. nap first. More often than not, things will work out. If some- 9. Reach out to people. thing goes wrong for some reason, laugh it off; at Some of my most meaningful friendships came email: [email protected] least you have a new story to tell. from being bold. My best friend came into my 3. Be all in. life after she sent me a direct message on Twit- for appointment If you’re not having fun, trick yourself into ter. Be brave and take two seconds to compliment making it fun. Immerse yourself into everything someone; you’d be surprised at how far that can you do, there’s no time to put half of your heart take you. No drop ins; classes are in session into something. Be passionate. 10. There are very few things that “Countdown” 4. Teachers believe in you more than you think. by Beyoncé can’t fix. They wouldn’t have taken a strenuous, 24/7 And for when things go really wrong: a dance job if they didn’t care about you. They, and every party. other adult in the building, were all teenagers once 11. Start saying “yes”. and went through the same things you did. They I didn’t start doing this until the end of senior understand. By the way, they totally know you year, which became one of my biggest regrets in cheated on that worksheet. high school. I stopped passing up on opportunities 5. It’s only weird if you make it weird. that seemed daunting to me and, as a result, met No one is looking at you as close as you are. amazing people that I could have met four years Step away from the mirror and let yourself have ago. I can finally feel good about leaving this mon- fun. ster of a school knowing that I have, in my own 6. Read the books in English class. tiny way, left my mark. You get the same lessons that the characters do,

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