The longest-running newspaper in historic The Reserve Record Hudson, Ohio VOL. CII....No. 3 WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY, HUDSON, OHIO. NOVEMBER 2015

Talented Musician Tells All C-Squad Soccer Success Story Campanelli Speaks his Mind Coin: Faculty Face-Off Keila Delgado ’17 shares details about Learn about the undefeated season of Peter Campanelli ’18 shares his thoughts Students contemplate stature while staff her musical career. Reserve’s own C-squad soccer team. on a pressing campus issue. debate the emerging gig economy. PAGE 4 | ARTS PAGE 8 | SPORTS PAGE 9 | OPINION PAGE 10-11 | THE COIN Millions of Dollars Raised for Massive Changes A College

By FRANCISCO BLANCO ’18 Counseling Western Reserve Academy re- cently announced the most ambi- Adventure tious fundraising campaign the school has ever been a part of: “The By YING KA LEUNG ’18 Campaign For Excellence and Ac- and NIRAJ NAIK ’16 cess.” The Campaign will satisfy Over mid-fall break, around two four major needs to maintain ex- dozen students from Western Re- cellence and access, which include: serve Academy went on a college raising money for faculty support, trip around the Boston area, which providing more financial aid to stu- the College Counselling Office and dents, bolstering academics, and re- College Visits Company hosted for storing Brick Row’s signature archi- our school. It was a three day tour tecture. The Campaign has already including visits to schools such as: added two endowed faculty chairs, Northeastern, Boston University, created more funds for financial aid Emerson, Brown, Harvard, MIT, and remodeled the exterior of the Tufts, Boston College, Babson,

Chapel, including the renovations COURTESY OF WRA.NET Wheaton, Wellesley and Olin. As- on the Maker’s Space. According sociate Director of College Coun- to Assistant Head of School for Ad- nors, thus it gets more difficult to will depend on the amount of “hit the road and meet with Alumni seling, Anna Barlow and Assistant vancement, Mark Lafontaine, The raise money.” The public phase is money raised and the level of need and foundation representatives” to Director of Admissions, Thomas Campaign for Excellence and Ac- projected to last another three to teachers have for new classrooms. raise money and “ask the right peo- Adams-Wall and College Visits rep- cess, has been in its “quiet phase” four years and they hope to “put the Seymour Hall’s renovations will ple at the right time for the right resentative, Meghan Gainey hosted of raising donations. In the Cam- fundraising to bed” by 2019. The prove to be the most complex as gift.” The school expects to have this trip. paign’s quiet phase of raising money public phase donors include, but the school will look to create new 57,000,000 dollars in funds by June Students boarded their flight to the school reached out to frequent are not limited to, Alumni still pur- spaces and classrooms that serve 30, and the campaign will have a Logan International Airport on Fri- donors and alumni. This group suing a higher education, current many uses and are efficient learning 65,000,000 dollar minimum. The day night. They checked into the consists of roughly 100 donors, parents and friends of the WRA environments. Seymour Hall is cur- ambitious goal has been set, now Inn at Longwood in the Longwood and the school raised around 70% community. The WRA faculty is rently being evaluated by architects the challenge is convincing fringe Medical District late, and began of the approximate current total of quite supportive of The Capital looking to develop plans to make donors that this plan will work. to prepare for their many visits. 52,000,000 dollars from these do- Campaign as 100% of the faculty the building more energy efficient. “We are lucky that we have a lot of Chaperones gave students $10-15 nors alone. has donated to the mission. Seymour’s construction is expected people that will buy into the plan for meals, and students explored The public phase of fundraising Historic Brick Row will be a ma- to start hopefully either in the 2018 because they had great experiences the food court and local college has begun now that the school has jor beneficiary of the campaign as or the 2019 school year. here,” explained LaFontaine. This town to find one-of-a-kind cuisine exhausted their generous group of the funds from the Capital Cam- The Capital Campaign is mov- plan hopes to further those great in Boston-area restaurants. On Sat- donors. LaFontaine elaborated that paign will help remodel President’s ing along smoothly, but there is still experiences and create an environ- urday night, students were able to the Advancement Office is “going House, The Chapel, and Seymour money to be raised, and the Ad- ment in which great experiences are explore Quincy Market, a shopping further from the core group of do- Hall. The remodeling of Seymour vancement Office will continue to possible. district in Boston. Several languages carried across the market as shop- pers bustled from store to store. While the group had to suffer Caterham Scholars Visit from Surrey, England through the horrors of Boston’s dents from WRA around London interesting to learn about American as the British syllabus, so I was able derelict mass transit system, they By BLANCA LOPEZ ’16 and other parts of Surrey, England. Government through an American to understand the material in class did manage to get an excellent taste and AJAY DAKAPPAGARI ’16 In return, during their week long lens compared to our British per- and even answer some questions.” of colleges aboveground. North- From October 20 to October stay at WRA, both students and spective.” She went on to explain British students also noted some eastern’s new dining hall received 28, nine students from the Cater- faculty tried their best to recipro- the different ways of teaching and differences. Craston observed, “The the highest accolades, thanks to its ham School in Surrey, England cate the favor. For most of their methods that differ between Cater- Chemistry classes covered differ- varied selection. “The cookies and visited Western Reserve Academy. visit, Caterham students attended ham and WRA. ent topics than our British classes.” brownies were placed on hot-plates The WRA-Caterham Exchangeclasses corresponding to their in- Some students found their favor- Clearly, the overall style of Ameri- to maintain a nice warm tempera- Program annually sends students to terests. As a prospective Govern- ite classes to be those in the STEM can classes was a unique experience ture,” Adam Birch ’16 explained Caterham over summer break, who ment and Politics major, Caterham fields rather than the humanities. for the British students and this through his third brownie. Tufts’ then highly anticipate the arrival of student Annabelle Vandort, found One of the Caterham scholars, Alex gave them a new perspective on the dining hall was also commended the British scholars to WRA during her class with AP Government and Craston, plans to pursue studies in American education system. for its ice cream area—with close the fall. As the British both hosted Politics teacher Matt Gerber quite the former area, so he attended Cal- The Caterham scholars were also to a dozen flavors. Sadly, Barlow WRA students at their homes and helpful. After attending a few class- culus, Chemistry and Biology class- exposed to the areas surrounding dragged Ying Ka Leung ’18 out of school, they also graciously went es and attempting to take a test, An- es. Craston remarked, “The math Hudson, Ohio. Their first trip af- Tufts’ dining hall before he could out of their way to tour the stu- nabelle explained, “It was beyond classes covered the same material ter arriving to the United States try them all. took them to Cleveland where they During the trip, group mem- toured The Rock and Roll Hall of bers were also able to meet former Fame. Jamie Graham observed, “I members of the WRA community. was amazed at the beauty of the Sophie Shen ’15 led the group in building and enjoyed all the dis- a tour of Tufts, and the group also plays.” The British had a great ex- encountered Kelly Hedgspeth and perience attending their first Friday Trevor Levin ’15 at Harvard, who night football game when they vis- gave some students a wonderful ited Hudson High School to watch tour of the university’s lesser known their football team play. treasures. After their stay in Ohio, they em- When asked about application barked on yet another journey to strategies, our guides recommended Washington, D.C. to visit various to “just be yourself.” The MIT and government buildings and see all Harvard guides added, “And get kinds of interesting sites around the perfect test scores, by the way.” Stu- capital city. The Western Reserve dents were deeply impressed with Academy community greatly ap- their Boston experience and eagerly preciated the presence of the Cater- look forward to another exciting MAX BORRMANN ham Scholars and will miss them all college counselling trip to Califor- The Caterham students pose for a photo with their American counterparts on a crisp autumn day. dearly. nia in the spring. 2 RESERVE RECORD NEWS NOVEMBER 2015

The Reserve Record Established in 1925 Doe Educates Community Editor-in Chief Ajay Dakappagari The Reserve Record is the student- October Issue Corrections Editor-in Chief Tim Lund run, monthly newspaper of Western Reserve Academy and the voice of In Caleigh Tiley’s Nostalgic Associate Editor Max Borrmann and for the student body. It aims to Alumni Come Back For Rally,the Managing Editor Niraj Naik educate its staff, writers and photog- author was incorrectly marked Copy Editor Taryn Washburn raphers on journalistic style, format, as a freshman. Tiley is actually a Media Manager Max Borrmann ethics and excellence, while enter- junior. taining and informing the student News Makena Hayes, Casey Semple body and providing its readership Community Harrison Ahn a forum for community expression In Mike Zeleznik’s The New Eng- Arts Chris Sprunt and discussion. The editors and staff land Patriots Cheat Again on page Entertainment Olivia Chan have worked on every facet of this 10, a comma was necessary in the Centerfold Tim Lund publication. bottom of the third column before Sports Andrew Boniface the word “who” after the word Opinion Grant Foskett The opinions expressed in the Re- after the word “opponents.” The Coin David Smith serve Record do not necessarily rep- World News Ying Ka Leung resent those of the administration, Additional Editing Adam Redlich, trustees or student body. The edi- Chung Hwa Suh, Mike Zeleznik tors assume full responsibility for the contents of the publication and Faculty Advisor Russell Morrison invite community responses. ALAN DOE Younger Doe yields excellent results from seminar for senior class.

By MIKE ZELEZNIK ’16 in their seats for an additional forty- Preventing Gun Violence at WRA Lindsey Doe ’00 paid a visit to five minutes. WRA student can do to protect students, visiting sports teams, film Western Reserve Academy on Sun- “Everything that she said was poi- By PETER CAMPANELLI ’18 themselves and others in the WRA crews as well as those not even affili- day, October 18, to speak with the gnant and needed,” Caitlin Fogg Recently more and more gun vio- community. Director of WRA Se- ated with WRA that come and walk Class of 2016 and other interested ’16 recalled when asked about Doe’s lence has started to appear on large curity Joe Bernabei stressed the around the WRA campus, Bernabei students. Doe, a licensed sexologist, seminar. In Fogg’s opinion, Doe’s school campuses. We may not think importance of members of the prefers that students not “[con- is best known for her comprehen- teachings are vital to the entirety about it at a place like Western Re- WRA community staying proac- front] people.” Instead he prefers if sive sexual education channel on of the WRA community and are serve Academy, where the scariest tive in keeping each other safe. students contact security if they “see YouTube known as “Sexplanations.” “something that needs to be taught things we face are Mr. Ong’s tests, “Our biggest asset is you guys,” he someone who doesn’t look like they To date, the channel has amassed to all of WRA, not just the seniors.” the Modern World History research remarked. Bernabei explained that belong.” “I have no problem going over 190,000 subscribers with her “I think she’s got some insights paper and running out of Ramen the students know “what should up to somebody and [asking] ‘How most popular videos exceeding al- that are pretty helpful for us as a noodles, but gun violence could be in [their] classrooms” and “who can I help you?’ and ‘Why are you most 2,500,000 views. community,” Fine & Performing happen anywhere, even here on the should be walking around campus on our campus?’,” explained Berna- In her presentation to the seniors, Arts Chair, Alan Doe, commented lawn’s wide sweep. and who shouldn’t be.” bei. Doe stressed the importance of of his daughter’s return to cam- It is scary to think how easy it Bernabei also mentioned that in Most of the time these visitors avoiding the Bystander Effect, a so- pus, adding that he particularly would be for an intruder to enter the majority of shootings, some- are parents or people interested in cial psychological phenomenon in appreciated her message of respect our campus. A multitude of strang- body other than the shooter knows the WRA buildings, but Bernabei which a group of people collectively for all which she conveyed during ers stroll down Brick Row every about it in advance. Therefore, Ber- would “rather [security] go check ignores a glaring issue. She also her seminar. After listening to his day; any one of these people could nabei insists if anyone finds any- something out and it be nothing, delved into the importance of ac- daughter’s seminar, Doe admit- be a threat to our safety. In addition thing suspicious, that they must than not to go check it out and cepting people from all sexual back- ted, “[t]here’s so much that I didn’t to external causes, a potential threat contact security. “Call the security something would happen.” If any grounds, the finer points of consent know that the students and faculty could be sitting next to us in math number,” he advised. “If you see students have concerns or questions and fielded audience questions and colleagues are learning with class. Last month in Oregon, a stu- something out of place, call. That’s about security on campus, Bernabei about her areas of expertise. Al- them.” dent killed nine of his classmates what we’re here for.” insists that they “call the security though the seminar and subsequent Regardless of age, all in attendance and teachers at Umpqua Commu- Because of the large number of number immediately.” Question and Answer session was walked out of the Knight Fine Art nity College in Oregon. visitors at WRA including trust- This year, WRA Security started only meant to last one hour, most Center more knowledgeable citi- There are quite a few things a ees, parents, tourists, prospective using the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, of those in the audience remained zens than when they walked in. Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Train- ing Institute. This system provides active shooter response training and Academic Awards curriculum for faculty, students, class with a book prize was started and employees. This system, creat- By ANNA ANDERSON ’17 by Headmaster Joel B. Hayden, of ed after the shooting at Columbine, The Western Reserve Academy whom Hayden Hall is named. The teaches individuals to participate in community celebrated the students’ recipients of the book prizes for the their own survival while assisting academic excellence at the annual 2014-2015 academic year were Pe- others. The WRA staff and students Fall Academic Awards on October ter Campanelli ’18, Ran Tao ’18, will receive ALICE training in the 26, 2015. Nine students were in- Zachary Bloom ’17, Danny Mylott coming months. ducted into the Cum Laude Society, ’17, Alice Wu ’17, Lynn Yang ’16 WRA security is also working on seven students were awarded book and Jake Ha ’16. adding additional lockdown drills prizes, forty-three students were “I recall feeling excited to hear to the school year. From performing recognized for receiving highest who would win! I remember feel- drills to give students experience in honors and thirteen students were ing good when somebody’s name this type of situation to educating recognized for receiving National was called, because we all knew faculty on how to react, WRA Secu- Merit Recognition. In addition to each other so well; we celebrated rity is doing its best to prevent and the student recognition, Science and took pride in each other’s ac- prepare for intruders on campus. Department Chair Wanda Boesch complishments,” Sasha Maseelall WRA Security asks that anyone was awarded The Waring Chair and ’96 reminisced about the Academic MAX BORRMANN with any questions or concerns call Biology teacher Dr. Beth Pethel Awards during her student career at One of the new technologies being used to ensure safety on campus. (330) 903-0095 immediately. was awarded The Roush/Wayburn WRA. Chair in Environmental Studies. The Academic Awards are a cel- The tradition of rewarding the two ebration of the academic excellence Students Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos students with the two highest grade of WRA that will surely continue Altars created for those deceased days prior to the Day of the Dead, point averages in their respective for many years to come. By KIA RUFFIN ’17 are adorned with pictures of the students often “make little altars” The Day of the Dead, also known deceased, flowers, candles, religious and “adorn [the altars] with lots of as Dia De Los Muertos, a Mexican figures, and incense. The spirits’ fa- food.” holiday celebrated on November vorite foods are placed on the altars Originally celebrated by the cul- 1 and 2 each year, focuses on the for the spirits to enjoy when they tures indigenous to current day ancient Mexican belief that death return. Mexico, the holiday celebrated to- and life are closely related. Death There is always plenty of food for day is a result of the Spaniards forc- is not as mournful and negative in the living to enjoy as well such as ing their Catholic beliefs upon the Mexico; instead it is celebrated be- Day of the Dead Bread and sugar Aztecs. The blend of two cultures cause the loved one’s soul is passing skulls decorated in brilliant colors. continues to evolve today as Mexi- on to its next life. The Day of the Andres Loret de Mola ’17 ex- cans spread into new countries that, Dead celebrates the loved one’s soul plained that in Merida, Mexico, ultimately, adopt the holiday and returning to earth. his hometown, “everyone celebrates add their own twist. Those celebrating often spend lots Dia De Los Muertos and everyone While the traditions for celebrat- of time preparing for this home- participates.” Many students have ing the Day of the Dead are varied coming. The tombs of deceased school off to celebrate the holiday and specific to each family, all are a friends and family members are and spend time with their families. true celebration of life in the Span- ALAN DOE decorated with flowers and candles. Loret de Mola described that in ish-speaking world. The most excellent, just and honorable of Western Reserve Academy. RESERVE RECORD COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 2015 3 WRA Gets Into the Halloween Spirit with Events and Costumes

By KATIE WEINZIERL ’17 As the leaves change color and the first flurries of snow fall slowly to the ground, the WRA commu- nity celebrated Halloween with annual festivities. As per tradition and popular demand, the activities celebrated the weekend before Hal- loween included Haunted Wood House and the Halloween Mixer. The Haunted Wood House is a beloved Halloween activity with the Wood House residents, including freshman, sophomores, prefects and Modern and Classical Languages Chair, Jeff Namiotka’s kids, scar- ing those who dare to enter. They lead brave souls through decorated hallways, rooms, bathrooms and staircases. Duncan Ostrom ’17, a prefect and a resident in Wood House who partook in the scar- ing, stated, “Seeing people’s faces as they were scared senseless was by far the best part.” Ostrom also said that he would “participate again in a heartbeat. It is a great bonding ac- tivity for the dorm and loved by the WRA community.” WRA students who attended ALAN DOE AND NATALIE DAVIES also had only positive things to (Top left) Students dare the Haunted House. (Top right and bottom left) Creative Halloween costumes. (Bottom right) Woodhouse residents. say about the haunted house. “I thought this year’s haunted house meant to be held in the Cartwright not know very well which brought asm for each costume. this year. Butensky-Bartlett dressed was phenomenal,” Peter Lanzon Garden but last-minute inclement you closer to those people.” These This year, the festivities took up as Ricky Bobby from Talladega ’18 said excitedly, “I’m definitely weather conditions moved the mix- activities not only bring the Hal- place on October 30, the Friday Nights. When asked why he chose going next year if it was as good as er inside to the Green Key. Sarah loween spirit to campus, but also before Halloween, and the compe- this costume, Butensky-Bartlett it was this year.” Laina Wilson ’19 Smith ’17, who came to the mixer create bonding activities for all tition was very fierce. Avery Brewer said “Talladega Nights is one of my observed the amount of effort that dressed as a devil, said that her “fa- grades and bring the WRA com- ’18, who dressed as Daphne from favorite films, as I am a long-time the Wood House boys put into the vorite part of the mixer was the fact munity closer. Scooby and the Gang, was a part of fan of Sir William Ferrell.” BB also haunted house. She admitted that that everyone actually got up and The final event that both students the group that won a prize in the said that his “favorite part about “it was really fun to go through the danced. Most of the time, people and faculty alike look forward to is costume contest. She exclaimed, “It Halloween is giving out candy. For house knowing who was scaring stand around kind of awkwardly, the Halloween Parade. Students and was fun to win the costume contest some reason, kids seem to enjoy you. I really liked the creepy little so it was great to see everyone come faculty are given the chance to dress and get some pictures. My favorite sugary snacks and it puts a smile on girls that followed us.” together like this.” up in their most creative costumes part of Halloween is getting really their faces!” The WRA community also cele- Allison Landry ’18 agreed with during the school day and show- into it and watching seasonal mov- Halloween at WRA gives light to brated another tradition, the annual Smith. Landry added that she case them during an all-school pa- ies.” some of the most creative people on Halloween mixer. Students, dressed “would definitely attend next year. rade during sit-down lunch. Prizes Chemistry teacher Jonathan Bu- campus and is a time during which in their best Halloween costumes, It was a lot of fun because everyone are awarded for the best costumes, tensky-Bartlett, also known as BB, eating pounds of candy is some- are welcomed with loud dance mu- was having fun together. You ended which are usually determined by was also very passionate and made what acceptable. This year’s festivi- sic and refreshments. The mixer was up dancing next to people you may the crowd’s applause and enthusi- sure to get into the Halloween spirit ties bode well for future years. Students Participate in Cider Pressing Meeting Entrepreneurs

By CHARLIE KOLODZIEJ ’18 and Learning to Be One On October 25, the Earth Ini- called Urban Sports Unlimited. tiative Club pressed apples for its By EAMON MULVIHILL ’19 After that, the students journeyed biennial apple harvest. The apples Junior Leadership Hudson, better to the Key Bank building in down- were picked at an orchard behind known as JLH, offers many oppor- town Cleveland to visit a group of Pierce House with the harvest prov- tunities for students from Hudson professionals who explained risk ing bountiful. Six students braved High School and Western Reserve management and market research. the cold to harvest the fruit. The Academy to learn and apply leader- The students later toured Progres- students obtained 10 boxes, or ship skills while helping the com- sive Field, home of the Cleveland about 6 bushels, of apples. munity. The main purpose of JLH Indians, and explored the inner English Department Chair Matt is to meet, talk and learn from suc- workings of a sports team. Peterson explained that “the or- cessful business owners. The members of JLH are also chard only produces fruit every two CHARLES VOSMIK This year there have been two JLH active participants in community years.” He then went on to say that Students and Peterson scrub freshly picked apples in a tub of water. field trips. The first of the outings service. All members are required although apples are picked every was a meeting with the Hudson to complete a total of 16 hours of year, the orchard from which the small enough for pressing. The press apple cider. Once all the apples City Panel of civil servants. There community service before the end apples are picked changes every itself was bought a few years ago were through the press, the group are many members on the panel but of the school year. However, they other year. for Mr. Peterson’s ECHO module, filled a large dining hall juice cooler the most influential are the county have the opportunity to choose A week after the apple picking, “The Culture and Horticulture of with cider. Admittedly, the product executive, Russell Pry, and the what they do, giving them the the pressing took place in the drive- Apples.” Peterson, having no short- would have been twice as large if mayor of Hudson, Bill Currin. Two chance to pursue their passions. way of Long House. The first step age of interesting facts about apples, the students hadn’t been drinking members of JLH from HHS and Darcy Kuang added, “This proj- in the process was to scour the ap- entertained the students with vari- it almost as fast as they were press- WRA even had the opportunity to ect is a great opportunity for high ples clean. The apples were dumped ous trivia and stories, including a ing it. attend an entrepreneurship confer- school students from Hudson High into a large tub of water, in they story about the time when he tried After three hours of work, the ence hosted at University School as School and WRA to learn from the were scrubbed to get rid of all the to make hard cider in his basement. apples yielded several gallons of the mayor’s guests. experiences of successful leaders and dirt and blemishes. Casey Semple The apple mash produced by the the sweet beverage. The volunteers The group of young leaders was really think about what we can do ’18 brought a large speaker from his ricer fell into a mesh sac inside the departed with water bottles and also visited by a panel of entrepre- to give something back to society.” car so the group could pass the time bucket. Then, a wooden cap was fit- jugs of cider. The extra juice was neurs in Hudson who informed Because life operates much like listening to music. ted over the sac. A screw on the top wheeled over to the dining hall to them about their past successes a small business, the students in The next step was to run the compressed the lid of the bucket be enjoyed by the rest of the school. and failures. It is difficult to create JLH can apply the lessons they apples through the apple ricer. The into the apples, crushing them. As Leaving with a gallon jug of cider, a successful business from scratch, learn about leading a business to apples were fed two at a time into the lid slowly squeezed the apples, Makena Hayes ’17 summed up the so this session provided advice that everyday life. Studying business in- the ricer, which was fitted over a the juice flowed out through the day and stated, “It’s fun to do some- could prove valuable. volves learning how to make smart large wooden bucket with slats mesh bag and into a pitcher via a thing simple like that for once. No For their second excursion, JLH choices, and advice from successful missing on the sides. The ricer’s job trough running around the bucket. stress, no deadlines, just enjoying a visited Rashad Gray, WRA alum- business leaders will greatly benefit was to break up the fruit into pieces The product was sweet and crisp nice day in good company.” nus and founder of a small business the members of JLH. 4 RESERVE RECORD ARTS NOVEMBER 2015 Musician Spotlight: Flutist Keila Delgado-Cruz Beach

By CALEIGH TILEY ’17 House: As the entire student body ob- served during the recent Academic Awards ceremony, Keila Delga- Review do-Cruz ’17 is a proficient flut- ist. Delgado-Cruz is undeniably a By CHARLES VOSMIK ’16 gifted musician, but beyond her Given the underground nature talent, her unrelenting passion and of Beach House, many of you have drive for success leads many to be- probably not heard of the oddly lieve that she will be successful. named music group. For those of This combination of a true love for you who have not, here is a brief music and a deep determination history of the up-and-coming in- for success allows Delgado-Cruz to die group: Victoria Legrand and stand out on the competitive stage Alex Scally formed Beach House in of professional music. 2004. ALAN DOE MAX BORRMANN Delgado-Cruz was born in Hous- Legrand, a French born vocalist, Delgado-Cruz ’17 performs flute during the 2015-2016 Fall Academic Awards and enjoys autumn weather. ton, Texas, and currently lives in leads the group and Scally provides Saudi Arabia. In addition to being under teachers Daniel Barker and play it with all your heart.” The in- Delgado-Cruz responded. In ad- killer backups. Beach House’s offi- an adept flutist, she also excels at Sergio Pallottelli. tense joy and satisfaction of seeing dition to music, science also inter- cial genre is dream pop. This genre dance and enjoys reading, camping, Though she is only in her junior the progress she has made and the ests her. She is hoping to graduate includes groups like Cults, Passion singing and spending time with year of high school, Delgado-Cruz happiness she feels from seeing her college with a double major. How- Pit, Purity Ring, M83, Mac De- her family. Though her parents do has already compiled an impressive audience and family respond posi- ever, regardless of where her future marco and others. They recently not play any instruments, her great resume by playing in downtown tively from her performances also endeavors lead her, Delgado-Cruz released two new albums: Depres- grandfather, Pablo Casals, was a fa- Houston, churches, musical ensem- serves as fuel for her to continue knows one thing for sure: “I never sion Cherry and Thank Your Lucky mous cellist who continues to im- bles, the prestigious Rice University pursuing her passion. want to stop playing the flute […] Stars. The two were recorded simul- pact her playing and deeply rooted and the Texas Music Educators As- For Delgado-Cruz, the flute not it’s always going to be a part of my taneously, but the band thought love of music. sociation (TMEA). only serves as a way to express her- life.” that some of the songs were too Delgado-Cruz first began playing Although Delgado-Cruz admits self, but the ability of being able to She would one day like to pass contrasting to intermix with each when she was about eleven years old she still experiences typical pre- control herself through finger tech- her love for music down to future other, so they decided to split the and has continued to work diligent- recital nerves, she has learned to niques, posture and breathing pro- generations of her family, just as songs into two different albums en- ly to widen the spectrum of her mu- “shake them off,” and she continues vides her with a “disciplined mind- her great-grandfather did. Delgado- tirely. I have yet to listen to Thank sical knowledge. Initially, Delgado- to deliver beautiful performances. set,” an asset evident in many of her Cruz often looks to these powerful Your Lucky Stars, so this review will Cruz was under the tutelage of the For Delgado-Cruz, the driving fac- daily activities. words from her great-grandfather only explain to you why you should band director at her school who saw tor in her pursuit for mastery of So where does this promising flut- for inspiration in times of adversity: listen to Depression Cherry. great potential in her and directed the flute is “the satisfaction you get ist see herself in the future? “There’s “The greatest respect an artist can Depression Cherry is the fifth stu- her to pursue private instruction when you play a piece and you just always room for more progress,” pay to music is to give it life.” dio album from the group. It fol- lows their usual style with graceful flowing lyrics. Depression Cherry is the ideal type of album to listen to Dr. John Learner Displays Art in Moos Gallery while studying, taking a shower or of sea shells gathered on the trip. orthodontic wire. house takes him years to construct, other activities that warrant peace- By LOGAN SNELL ’18 Another box focuses on the city Dr. Learner’s photography focuses including a replica of Stan Hywet ful music. Ever since I first found Opening on October 10th, Dr. of New Orleans, displaying Mardi exclusively on flowers, specifically Hall for the museum’s 100th an- the group, I have been hooked with John Learner’s Moos Gallery show Gras memorabilia, including a dahlias. He finds that flowers are niversary. That project took Dr. their unique, intriguing, and mys- features some of his many shadow feathered mask and many strands a good subject to photograph be- Learner four years to complete. terious sound. This album was no boxes and photography. Many of brightly colored beads. cause “the flowers don’t mind be- For many years he has entered his exception to their usual standards. would consider being a dentist But Dr. Learner’s shadow boxes ing photographed and will sit still beautiful creations in the Cleveland Depression Cherry rose to number a full time job in itself, but in his encompass more than just vaca- and smile at you all day long.” In Botanical Garden’s annual holiday 8 on Billboard’s top 200. My per- scarce spare time Dr. Learner finds tions; some contain hand-painted his Moos Gallery show, one large show, “Glow”. He spends many sonal favorites are “Levitation” and enjoyment in artwork. He primar- fishing lures as a tribute to a former “4D” dahlia piece is exhibited. The hours searching for just the right “Space Song.” They compliment ily focuses his work on shadow Akron business that in its heyday depth and “wave” shape of the pho- candy to embellish his detailed cre- each other quite well. Legrand’s boxes, combining his family photos produced five thousand hand- tographs add additional dimensions ations. In addition to these many ability to jump up and down octaves with mementos from cities he has painted lures per day. Another box to the individual 2D photos. hobbies, Dr. Learner also devotes adds flare to the already interesting visited with his family. He describes is a fitting tribute to the United While Dr. Learner’s artwork is time to another intricate process, tracks. Niraj Naik ’16 also shares his shadow boxes as “my attempt States Armed Forces, displaying primarily focused on his shadow model shipbuilding, a hobby he has “Space Song” as his favorite on the to prevent my wife from throwing military challenge coins given to boxes, he also has interests in oth- loved since the eighth grade. album: “‘Space Song’ is one of the away all the junk I brought home Dr. Learner by patients and rela- er elaborate forms of art. He has Be sure to stop by the Moos Gallery few songs I can listen to in order to from various vacations.” tives who have served this country. been featured on the Today Show to view some of Dr. Learner’s im- take a minute and just breathe. It One such box, a commemora- Some of Dr. Learner’s dental exper- and on Fox 8, displaying some of pressive artwork. Additional works helps me remember the true plea- tion of a Myrtle Beach vacation, is tise seeps through in this piece, as his many exceptional gingerbread can be viewed on his website, www. sures of life.” Scully’s composition surrounded by an elaborate frame the coins are tied into the box using houses. Each intricately fabricated drlearnerdentistry.com skills in creating the beat, synth rhythms and other backup sounds MAX BORRMANN also add a plethora of effects and atmospheres to the overall product. Even when including tunes that may be dissonant to some, Beach House maintains a fantastic sound. The individual tracks flow together as one, providing an enjoyable lis- tening experience. If you are looking for some calm, relaxing and versatile music, then Beach House definitely serves that purpose. Their combinations of sounds exhibit an authentic and unique take on a popular style. In the future, I am sure they will continue to grow and develop as a group as they continue to publish more and more albums. They seem to have a large presence at various festivals and have fostered quite the following. In fact, they are cur- rently on tour. They are scheduled to stop in Cleveland at the House of Blues on February 29 if you are wondering how you can experience them after reading this review. So, I commend you, Beach House. Keep

CHRIS SPRUNT producing great tracks for our en- John Learner’s work is currently being displayed in the Moos Gallery joyment. 5

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FEBRUARY 2015 getting ridiculous. I don’t know if The Eggplant RESERVELater, RECORD Reserve ENTERTAINMENT Studenthe’ll ever leave.” NOVEMBER 2015 5 Still at Coffee The studentShop declined to com- ment as he was still fully engrossed The Eggplant: in his reading. However,WRA his eyes Shows Fall Musical ENTERTAINMENT were bloodshot and his body was Brick Path Abandoned and Replacedvisibly shaking. An on-call doctor along with a researcher studied the By ARTHUR AUBERGINE with Grass for Ease of Access correlation between sleep depriva- A Western Reserve Academy stu- tion, caffeine intake and “APUSH” homework on the teenage brain. RESERVE RECORDBy ARTHUR AUBERGINE ’00 dent who asked to remain anony- mous has recently caused a stir in The student showed no signs of Anyone who visits Western Re- stopping or leaving the establish- serve Academy populaceknows bythat spraying the the Punisher’s local coffee shop news. According logo, with the slogan “Despite what to recent reports, the student, a ju- ment any time soon. main thoroughfare of the pictur- In addition to consuming outra- esque campus is an yourold redmomma brick told you...violence nior, has not left Open Door Cof- does solve problems.” No matter fee Company in over 72 hours. The geous amounts of coffee, the stu- path. This path, often mistaken ALAN DOE your opinion of the war’s politics, student reportedly walked down dent consumed the majority of the with the row of similarly clad build- Storytellers dazzle thebaked audience goods in atthe the store. beginning “He’s be- of Children of Eden. ings which lie on its banks,this and dehumanization is appalling. Friday morning with a backpack Kyle’s ‘hero’ label is undeserved - his laden with AP United States Histo- By MARC FRANQUESAcoming a’18 real burdencommon on the black-and-whitestore, filter of its adjoining network of sidewalks but he’s a good source of revenue at provide a comprehensive means oflack of tolerance for other religions ry homework. The student was lastWestern Reserve Academy show- myth showing everything in more undermines free exercise, a right en- seen Monday morning, immersedcased Children of Eden as thisthe year’smoment,” realistic noted theshades proprietor, of grey. “I think the traversing the expansive 190 acre “We’re just hoping that this doesn’t property. However, change is in the shrined in the Constitution he sup- in reading, with dozensfall of emptymusical. Composed by Ste- main takeaway is that growing up Sniper’18 Shoots Down the Truth posedly defends. mugsKEVIN piled THOMAS around theven table. Schwartz and written by Johnbecome is painfula trend andand thisheartbreaking, doesn’t but air for the historic causeway of the Workers pull bricks up from historic pathway to replace with grass. happen again during exam week.” Leung: PropagandisticAcademy. American Perhaps the mantra, “Sheep, Wolf The owners Caird,of the cafethis productionwere is an emo- beautiful. Love overcomes all for The status of the student’s health The maintenance department, dismissal ofand conventional Sheepdog” is mostpathways appealing gressive to attitude of Westernshocked Reserve to findtionally him therecharged when tale about growing our ‘children,’” explained Mylott. remains in question and it is un- in tandem with the recently em- constructed itsexpressly viewers, forechoing bipedal the post-9/11 Academy. A business officethey repreopened- up up andon Saturday letting morngo told- through the Sydney Sutherland ’16, who played clear what form his rehabilitation ployed grounds-care company, has transportation.”neoconservative Behind the jargon war cry. sentativeThis phi- explained in an exclusiveing, but bylens Monday’s of well-known sunrise, theybiblical stories. Mama Noah, stated, “We all control By YING KA LEUNG will take. announced the next major renova- of these observations,losophy thereis dogmatically rest interview, preached to “We are simply reactingappeared The to have first accepted act tells his resithe -story of the our own destiny, and must grow up, a young Kyle by his father, classify- dentialcreation status. through They nearly Adam decided and Eve’s but we are never truly alone. The American Sniper caters to a mili- tion project to hit campus. After cold, hard truths. to the new use of our environment. ing everyone into three categories. toexpulsion remain closed,from Edensince thereall the were way to show is very metaphorical.” tant, ultranationalist sickness in so- the restoration of the outer layer of Students appear to be much more Culture and habits shift over time, The camera cuts to a bully (wolf) Cain’snot enoughfall from mugs grace. to stay“I thinkopen allthat As for the experience of partici- ciety. The film features Navy SEAL the chapel, there is more brickwork inclined to traipse aloofly across the and we hope that our campus will hurting Kyle’s brother (sheep). Kyle Cain day.is misjudged,” “I’m starting Danny to get Mylottworried pating in the musical, Sutherland sniper, Chris Kyle, the most lethal to be done. This job, in compari- manicured lawn’s wide sweep than remain dynamic and react fluidly to (sheepdog) steps in and rescues his ’17, in theabout role him,” of Caincommented remarked. the shop commented, “I think musicals are in US military history. Through son, will be much easier; it involves follow the carefully laid out path- these changes.” brother. Such simpleminded for- “He choosesowner,” to welive agreed passionately to have a baristasuch a great way to connect with twisted screenplay, the film brain-simply tearing up all concrete and ways. “They really seem to take the The replacement of pavement mulas reflect the cartoonish treat- rather than nothang live around at all.” after The hours, sec- butpeople. this is Everyone is doing strange washes its audience with a revisionbrick- paths on campus. The project sidewalks merely as a light sugges- with grass will also save time and ment of the world in terms of “good ond act conveys the story of Noah’s things while making beautiful mu- ist version of the Iraq War wrappedis scheduled to begin during the tion. They are content to forge their energy on future maintenance and vs. evil” — as if playground bullying family and the Flood. Their lives are sic.” Additionally, Mylott enthusias- in a false moral truth. spring of 2016 and should beKyle’s ready autobiography; own paths there rather was thanno allow their upkeep. “Now we can mow the could extrapolate into international transformed as the youngest son’s tically expressed, “The musical has Targeting those withoutfor the histori start- of the coming academcontact- motionbetween theto betwo. confined to the paved grounds from edge to edge with- Peter Campanelli politics! Kyle wrote in his book,forbidden “I love for the servant girl, Createsmade me love singing Popular and perform- App cal knowledge, a sceneic year.shows “WeKyle’s hope to break ground American walks,” Sniper expounded also has thereligious groundskee - out stopping, and we won’t need to see the world in black and white.Yonah, I brings all their beliefs into ing even more than I did before. I shocked reaction asto soon9/11 andas the cuts snow melts,” stated overtones.per. As aKyle reflection was deeply of this Chris burgeon- - spend time shoveling in the winter. don’t see a lot of gray.” question. recommend anyone to try out. It’s to Kyle’s deployment.a hopeful This member falsely of the grounds ingtian, trend, viewing all thepavement Iraq War will through be torn The whole experience of travers- In its reduction of any free The think - musical puts the familiar a blast and, contrary to popular be- implies thatcrew. Iraq and Saddam Hus- up andsuch replaceda lens. The by grass.first scene The in planIraq ing the campus will become more ing on the part of thetales viewer in a tonew a light. Often blurring lief, it’s not scary at all.” Children sein are tied The to 9/11major andcatalyst ignores for this under- will behas implemented him pocketing in a stages,bible he be stole- wild and adventurous,” claimed a taking has been the recent, chang- ginning at the center with the paral- ground-care employee.binary While vision dra -of goodthe andlines evil of with antagonist and pro- of Eden, directed by Midge Karam, the politics behind the war. Kyle is from church as a boy. This hagi- ing behavior of the students. “It lel brick paths. matic, this modificationits will sanctimonious allow tagonist representation roles in of the original tell- performed from Friday, October 30 depicted fighting AQI (Al-Qaeda ography gives the impression that has dawned on me that students This tremendous shift from tradi- the community to make betterKyle useand itsings dehumanizing of the stories, portray -it removes the to Sunday, November 1 in KFAC. in Iraq), supporting the Iraq-9/11 Kyle deserves sympathy, portraying don’t look as if they are too keen on tion is likely to cause a stir in the of the space available and contribals of- Iraqis, this movie is dangerous. connection myth. However, AQI Kyle as tormented by his actions. walking on paved and maintained alumni community; however it rep- ute to a more natural learning enSinister- propaganda, masquerading was formed after the invasion in In his book, Kyle brags that he told per addicting, and I can never just hardscaped surfaces,” mused an in- resents the new direction and pro- vironment. as Thehistory, indoctrinates Ong youth intoReview: 2003, manipulating Iraqi civilians’ a colonel, “I like to shoot people play it for a minute. I always end sightful groundskeeper, “never be- enlisting, thus creating more dam- insecurity as a recruitment opporThe- Eggplant is a satirical withsub-publication, Korans.” And notalthough a real thesenews article. ’18 up playing for an hour.” Charlie fore have I witnessed such a mass aged veterans and sowing the seeds tunity. shocking statements are conve- The Martian Kolodziej ’18 added, “It’s both well of public discontent perpetuating American Sniper’s narrative is niently omitted, his message seems designed and fun to play.” Timothy the cycle of war. Using argumentum largely fictional- the moral dilemma to have found a home in some By ELLIOT ONG ’17 Lund ’16 commented, “This app is ad passiones, it promotes a jingo- of a child and his motherby rushing Makena Hayes ’17 viewers’ hearts: according to the Imagine this: you are an astro- By LOGAN SNELL techincally sound, all the way down Friendsgiving ism and self-adulation draped in at a convoy with a grenade was ex- Arab-American Anti-Discrimina- naut on the first manned mission to to the graphics. It is great to see Across 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Vietnam the American flag. Director Clint aggerated. There was no child - the tion Committee, 21 since Cutting the movie’s tool Mars. Hooray! As you and your five young kids use techology these days 1. Abandoned 26. To die of Eastwood should use his skills else- In today’s society, we are sur- 14 movie makes her doubly 15evil by 16 release, there 23 “has Radon been an increase crew members are collecting sam- and I am excited to see what else arachnid home liquid where — shouting at empty chairs, rounded with technology. Almost adding a child. Another main an- in hate speech.” 24 Annoying ples and running tests, you see that Campanelli can create.” 7. Uncertain 17 18 19 31. Adverb used perhaps. everyone owns some device to tagonist, The Butcher, specializes in Kyle 25 insists National he fought capital “savage, NASA de- has made a mistake about Version 3.0 of Square Fighter is on 11. Before to express nega- check email, watch movies, listen to 20 murder with 21drills and is also 22 a fig- 23 spicable Submerge evil.” In his book, hethe wrote, direction of a windstorm—the the way. According to Campanelli, 14. Not ready for tion 26 by Simon Ong ’15 music and use apps. Have you ever ment of the screenwriter’s imagina- “I hate the savages,” explainingleast realistic an scene in the movie— it will feature new characters, power harvest 24 25 26 27 28 29 36. 28 Throw Charged particle wondered how apps are developed? tion. In the screenplay, every person incident in which he andkilled you a wom are- hit. While in the storm, ups, a game center leaderboard for 15. Carbonated 38. 31 Fire Negative Peter Campanelli ’18 did. After at- 30 31 32Kyle shot was armed; 33 however, 34 Kyle an. “I loved what Iyou did,” are a remorse separated- from your crew friends to view others’ scores and beverage 39. 32 Ice Byroad creamless Kyle rattles on later in the book. tending a Western Reserve Acad- 35 36 was ordered 37 to shoot any military- 38 39 40 by debris; they have no choice but increased efficiency. Currently, 16. Edge bases 33 “It was fun.” He recounted that his emy summer program, Campanelli aged male, a much murkier moral to assume you died, and they lift off applied this knowledge to design an Campanelli has no plans for future 17. Skater hat 41 42 43 40. 34 _____ Outlet Orange platoon would intimidate the Iraqi proposition. These demonizing nar- without you. Now what do you do? app using game software, Game- apps, but he is set to start work on a 18. Dark brown or 43. 36 Band Stir known 44 45 46 47 ratives 48only serve to incite emotions This is the question that NASA salad. With the assistance of Mat- new project once Square Fighter 3.0 black for “Take Glowing on Me” part of a fire among the American public. Mus- 38 Botanist, Mark Watney, played by WIKIMEDIA COMMONS thew Gerber, Director of Education comes out. Square Fighter is free for 19. Self-esteem 49 50 51 46. Highest or tafa, shown as Kyle’s archenemy, is39 Pine tree productsMatt Damon, must decide, as he Technology, Campanelli developed download on all iOS devices and it 20. Piece, frag- lowest card 52 53 54 55 a sniper who 56 Kyle finally kills 40 in aBroker serves as the astronaut stranded in fear for the life of our Martian, his own app, Square Fighter. Square is suitable for all ages. ment firefight. Ironically shown47. fightingQuadrilateral The Martian. As Watney embarks and five minutes later, you will be 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 43 Expression of surprise Fighter follows the story of Square- 22. A container for both Shia and Sunni49. factions,A type of bull on his journey of survival, he faces caught laughing at his wisecracks 46 Genius fred, a victimized blue square, and that holds a dozen 64 65 66 67 he 68was 69only 70briefly that mentioned can walk in on a two struggles. First, surviving the and self-deprecating sense of hu- Equilateral45 Hexparallelogram or Hill, for his battles with the evil “baddies”: SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 24. Doctorate leash 47 1,400 sols (Martian days) it would mor. While at times the movie’s 71 72 73 example red, green and purple squares. 49 Pock take for the next manned mission use of NASA engineering seems a 27. Seven 50. 2 down 47 SPORTS! on TV Several of Campanelli’s classmates 74 75 76 50 to come to Mars and pick him up, little far fetched (Ares II seems a bit 29. Bird nest Crossword:52. Major form of Nerd48 Gush out Edition frequently engage with the app. Pe- 30. Obtain in Reserve 52 Electronic communi communication- keeping in mind his limited supply luxurious), we cannot blame Ridley www.CrosswordWeaver.com ACROSS 50 Wood cutters ter Lanzon ’18 remarked, “It’s su- return 52. Small case Liberties Union break up ice cation 53 What tourists takeof food. 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Capital of rubies fullscreen At one moment, it will have you absolutely see 70The Neither’s Martian. 7 Common prefix 29 Johansson’s 29 Visionary DOWN Greil 49 Princess partner 8 Loafer Marvel 30 Garner Mercenaries Toadstool 9 Dr. Manhattan character Turns into Sonny 21 Obtain 71 Truant student 32 1 30 Ness’ former 23 Planted on the game adjective 35 Haughty 2 Less than two companion tomb of Eetion 72 Manta 10 Tell 37 "money" fort 3 Undergarment 31 Swamp 24 Player 2 73 Murdough 11 “Gone With the 38 Farm credit administration 4 Licks 32 Roman cavalry 26 Cheerful Athletic Center Wind” actress (abbr.) 5 Great 28 John Layman 74 The 13 Central 41 Blandish 6 Lager comic series application of American Conversation Deicer (2 wds.) 42 7 30 Johansson film native 44 Yang's partner 8 Watch chain 31 Meager DOWN 14 Computer data 45 France & Germany river 9 Ice sheet 34 Ebola 1 Unborn life 48 Hydrocarbon 10 Yin's partner 36 Every 2 Darth Tyranus 49 11 Commoner 40 Soccer chant 3 Command given 51 Prayer ending 12 Harshness 41 Marty’s mentor to Forrest 52 Decorative needle case 13 Synthetic resin 42 Constrictor 43 Pacman or Tetris, for example 6 RESERVE RECORD CENTERFOLD NOVEMBER 2015 RESERVE RECORD CENTERFOLD NOVEMBER 2015 7 ERNTEDANKFEST - GERMANY thanksgiving Celebrated on the first Sunday in October, Erntedankfest is the German version of Thanksgiving. Though the tra- ditional time date to celebrate is set on the first Sunday in October, the holiday is celebrated at various times. Unlike American Thanksgiving, there is no official observance of the holiday by the entire country. The celebration centers around the Church and the harvest. Types of celebration can vary greatly, but most people celebrate the holiday with around the world a country-fair type atmosphere. Sermons, parades and singing all constitute the traditional Erntedankfest. The integral piece of the festival is the presentation of the harvest crown to the Harvest King and Queen. Like Americans, the Ger- With Thanksgiving Break fast approaching, the Americans on campus are getting prepped to celebrate Turkey Day. Yet, a large mans usually eat turkey during the celebration. Though the previous tradition was to eat goose, the Germans have taken portion of the Western Reserve Academy student body is international, so it only makes sense to educate the community on after the Americans in recent years. Thanksgiving-type celebrations around the world.

mOON FESTIVAL - CHINA The Moon Festival, though not really around the same date as Thanksgiving, is a similar celebration. The Moon Festival takes place on DAY OF THANKsGIVINGS the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Lunar Calendar. Like the turkey in Thanksgiving, the mooncake is the integral food in the Chi- - bRAZIL nese Moon Festival. Though most of the mooncake fillings may seem Though it isn’t an official national holiday, many Brazilians celebrate strange to foreigners, to the Chinese people, they are rare delicacies. Dia de Ao de Graas on the fourth Tuesday of November. The tradition began when a Brazilian ambassador visited the U.S. during Thanksgiv- ing. The ambassor was so enthused that the holiday was created in Brazil. PONGAL - india harvest The Day of Thanksgivings is meant to mirror American Thanksgiving, so festival all of the traditions are the same. Pongal is a four-day celebration that takes place in Southern India. The first day of Pongal, known as Bhogi Pongal, is dedicated to Indra, god of - england Long ago, British farmers celebrated the rain and thunderstorms. Families make offerings to Indra in hopes that Harvest Festival by sacrificing an ani- tet trung thu their crops will be watered. Also on this day is a tradition called Bhogi mal and the first ear of corn grown to a Mantalu. In this tradition, families throw their unnecessary possessions - vietnam fertility god. Farmers would then use the The Tet Trung Thu Festival is cel- into a fire. The second day, called Surya Pongal, is a tribute to the sun corn husks to create dolls. These dolls ebrated by the Vietnamese on the same god, Surya. A traditional dish called sarkkarai pongal, which features were meant to protect the harvest, much day as the Chinese celebrate the Moon sugercane sticks, banana and coconut, is enjoyed on this day. On the like scarecrows in America. Nowadays, Festival, the fifteenth day of the eighth third day, Mattu Pongal, families give thanks to their animals for provid- the Harvest Festival is much less brutal month of the Lunar cycle. Much like the ing them with sustinence. Cows and Bulls are painted in bright colors (no animals are sacrificed), but some traditions still remain. The Corn Moon Festival, Tet Ttrung Thu is char- on this day. Shepherds and farmers gather with their cattle in the town Dolls are still an essential part of the celebration, though they are no lon- acterized by moocakes. However, Tet square. Cattle races and other events are held. The origin of this day ger meant to guard the harvest. Instead, they are meant to be played with Trung Thu is actually centered around comes from the legend of Shiva, who cursed his own cow, Basava, for by the children. The festivities include a large feast, much like American children. Because parents spend much delivering an incorrect message, and banished him to Earth. On the Thanksgiving, which features much of the harvest from the growing sea- of their lives working and away from final day, Kaanum Pongal, people travel to visit their families and feast. son. Also, children traditionally take pieces of the harvest, like fruits and their kids, Tet Trung Thu is a day for The families give thanks for a plentiful harvest and enjoy the fruits of vegetables, and hand them out to workers at churches, schools and other parents to be with their children and to their labor. public places. The Harvest Festival is no longer oriented solely around the shower them with love. The Tet Trung harvest, but it is now more about community service and giving back to Thu Festival also features a candlelit those in need. procession at dawn. A L L P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F W I K I M E D I A C O M M O N S 8 RESERVE RECORD SPORTS NOVEMBER 2015 Athlete’s Spotlight: Matt Waldeck Biomedical Research:

By STEVEN YANG ’19 A Meaningful Sport Matt Waldeck. Matty-Beatz. Call as they already have the basic him whatever you like, but to the By ALEC WILSON ’16 knowledge of biology from their Western Reserve soccer commu- While everyone puts on their freshman science requirement. It nity, he is just Matt. Although he cleats, straps on their shoulder pads is important for students to start appears to be an ordinary student, or gets ready to hit some golf balls, a Biomedical Research as under- he is not an ordinary soccer player. group of select students are in Wil- classmen so that they can develop After years of creating big plays son 216 participating in Biomedical their projects throughout the en- and scoring mesmerizing goals, Research and working with Biology tirety of their WRA careers. Aguilar Waldeck positioned himself with teacher Dr. Robert Aguilar on can- also mentions that “you can’t do a the array of soccer greats who have cer related projects. Each project is one semester project and expect gone through the soccer program developed by individual groups that to win the Siemen’s Science Fair.” during the sport’s extensive history. learn about the biology of cancer as The more complex the project is, Waldeck has played soccer for they venture further into their re- the higher the chance is to win an thirteen years; his career started search. The team of Blanca Lopez award. According to Aguilar, a thor- when he was four years old. At an ’16, Alec Wilson ‘16 and Anthony oughly completed complex project early age, he knew that soccer was Rizk ’16 are working on a project requires “at minimum one year of the best fit for him. “I’ve learned that involves citrus fruits and breast dedicated time and research.” that there is nothing better than cancer. “We found a study online Biomedical Research is a unique kicking a ball around,” Waldeck that says that citrus fruit helps re- alternative for students who are remarked. Before coming to the duce the chance of getting breast both interested in developing re- school, Waldeck played for a local cancer,” noted Lopez. The goal of search projects and curious about club outside of his hometown, Chi- Biomedical Research is to “do real cancer. It allows students to com- cago. When playing for the team, world research here at Reserve” stat- prehend the knowledge that is criti- he developed his personal skills that ed Aguilar. The idea came to him cal for appreciating and developing helped him as an attacking player. while finishing his graduate pro- research projects. Though not all Playing club soccer served as a gram at the Cleveland Clinic. Agui- projects are successful, the labo- turning point in Waldeck’s career. lar noted, “It benefits me and the ratory experience is the ultimate “Once I started to play club soccer, students because it keeps me sharp takeaway. Accepting failure with I realized that this is what I want- and it shows students what cancer research projects is never the goal, ed to do.” Getting to practice was research is really all about.” but it is often the first step to find- tough at times, but Waldeck com- DAN DORMAN The target group is sophomores, ing success. mitted himself to becoming a better player and finding a way to get to amount of games while at WRA. the younger guys on the team, and the pitch. “In the summer, I would However, the best one came against watching them grow as players and wake up at five in the morning and long-time rival Walsh during his individuals.” Waldeck attributes his bike to the train station in Chica- junior season. “I remember hear- leadership skills to his freshman sea- C-Squad Finishes go,” Waldeck noted. “After the train ing rumors about how good Walsh’s son. “My freshman year was a very ride, I would bike out in the suburb team was that year (and it was true, special season. Although I was not a Season Undefeated in order to get to practice.” they were very good,) and we beat key contributor to the team, it was scored a wonderful goal in the last Waldeck’s path to WRA had al- them 1-0. The goal was particularly amazing to be a part of that team By JOHN SMIDLEIN ’19 minute of the Strongsville game. ready been paved for him even memorable, and there was a lot of because nobody could beat us, not On Saturday, October 17, the C- The C-Squad got off to a good start before he was a freshman: his two tension leading up to it. With about even St. Ignatius.” Squad boys soccer team did some- by beating their first opponent at older sisters previously attended the fifteen minutes to play in the game, Reflecting on this season, Waldeck thing unheard of: they finished the home, one of the first times the C- school. Once he arrived on cam- Ryan Hassell ’15 and I were in on stated that he knew that there were season undefeated. In the past, the Squad has started the season with a pus, he had to let his club team a counter attack. I gave it over to going to be bumps along the way. C-Squad soccer team has focused win. From the first game to the last, go. However, his experience from Hassell, and he did the rest.” “This year, we were a very young on developing new players rather game, the players bonded during playing at a young age earned him Waldeck has been a versatile player team. Coming into the season, I than winning games, but this year practice which showed up as team a spot on the varsity team his fresh- on the team. He prefers to play cen- knew it would not be easy. The was different. Due to the strong work on the field. “We worked so man year. From there, Waldeck had ter forward, the main position he starting line-up had a lot of deep freshman class, many experienced well together and played as a team big shoes to fill. was put at this season. “I had always holes to fill after the seniors of last players were put on the C-squad because the guys who were in the His sister, Nicky Waldeck ’13, been an attacking player, but here year’s team graduated. Despite our team like top scorer, Tommy Wag- games were always practicing with considered a legend on the girl’s at WRA, Coach Haller uses me al- record, I think we’ve done well with ner ’19, who led the team with his each other and had built great team, placed herself as the top goal most everywhere except goalkeep- our tough schedule.” exceptional play. “I believe our team chemistry,” observed Lammers. scorer in the program. She later er,” Waldeck clarified. He enjoys Waldeck will be competing on the broke so many records because of The match against Strongsville went on to play college soccer at the the team aspect of the game. “Being varsity hockey and lacrosse teams C-Squad’s participation with the was the hardest game C-Squad University of Michigan. “Nicky is a part of a team really is something the rest of the year. He hopes to rest of the soccer program,” noted played during the season. There was my biggest inspiration as a player. special. Soccer is an escape. When continue his education and soccer Casey Semple ’18, a C-Squad vet- great play all around by the Pioneers She has built an incredible legacy in you’re with your teammates, it feels career at the collegiate level. “If I eran. who faced a more skilled opponent which I would like to continue here like they are a second family.” pursue division one soccer, I want Instead of practicing alone like in Strongsville. The difference in at WRA. Currently, in my opinion, He embraces the aspect of being to play at the University of Wis- past years, the C-Squad was inte- skill didn’t stop the C-Squad’s hard she is killing it at Michigan.” a leader on the team. “As a captain, consin-Madison,” Waldeck com- grated with all teams for practice. work, which eventually led to Lam- Waldeck has won a copious I have really enjoyed working with mented. When asked about the unusual C- mers’ last minute score off a cross Squad success, Winger Danny La- by Wagner. Fontaine ’19 elaborated on the sim- When word of the perfect sea- Fall Season Comes To a Close ple yet effective strategy. “We truly son got out, Head of School Chris play like a team as we move the Burner ’80 decided that the team try is never complete without food ‘fore’ probably ten times all season.” ball well and score goals.” Accord- had earned the community a break By JOEY RANDAZZO ’17 and laughs with great teammates.” At the fall athletic awards, cele- ing to Spenser Valentine ’19, “Our from the daily routine. On Friday, Over the last few weeks the fall On the boys’ side, team co-cap- brated on the afternoon of Monday, coaches put us in the right positions October 30, thanks to the C-Squad sports’ season has come to a close tain, Neel Ramakrishnan ’16, com- November 2, two student-athletes which allowed us to score as much soccer team, WRA students had a for each team. Overall, it was a very mented that one of the meets that were recognized with the honor of as possible and keep the opponents half-day of school. All in all, the successful season, with five of the he looks back on most fondly is the Gold Medal. The Gold Medal away from our goal.” C-Squad had a tremendous season six teams ending with a winning “The junior vs. rest of team meet.” is the highest honor that an athlete Another instrumental player was and should be proud of what they record. The final records for each He noted that “a good amount of can be awarded at Western Reserve team hero, Alex Lammers ’19, who achieved this year. team: Field Hockey: 8-8-2, Girls’ people came out to watch and we’re Academy. Colt Roe ’16 received a Soccer: 8-8-2, Boys’ Soccer: 8-6-2, grateful for that.” Ramakrishnan gold medal for his involvement and Girls’ Tennis: 16-3, Golf: 14-4, Vol- also spoke highly of his coaches performance in the football pro- leyball: 3-21 and Football: 5-3 saying that “Señor Cheadle, Mr. gram over the last four years as he Cross country did not finish with Baldridge and Ms. Schnupp were has been an integral part to their statistics, as the sport does not tra- all really fun to work with this year, recent successes. The second gold ditionally keep a team record.How- and Señor Fraser was missed as al- medal was given to Cristen Barnett ever, both teams had notable sea- ways.” ’16 for her outstanding accomplish- sons. For Elizabeth Downing ’17, Jake Dachille ’16 of the golf team, ments as part of the field hockey one meet stuck out in particular: looks back on the season with hu- program. their last meet of the year at the Sim mor. Dachille said that the times The Reserve Record would like Earich meet. “We were in the mid- he most remembers from the sea- to extend a warm congratulations dle of the race and before we knew son were “probably the countless to all the athletes recognized at the it there was snow falling from the times Owen Wiesner [’16] used the fall athletic awards ceremony, and sky,” she told me, “but [we] still had wrong club and hit the ball into the all the teams on a great season. Well PR’s that day. A day in cross coun- group in front of him. He yelled done! TOMMY AWENDER RESERVE RECORD OPINION NOVEMBER 2015 9 Studies Study Studying Ohio Interprets Results of Issue 3 in the Green Key or Open Door By BRIGIE KELLEY ’18 or even Lulu’s rather than squirrel- By MADISON I would bet that most of us have ing ourselves away in the same old CLARK-BRUNO ’16 heard the old adage, “Variety is the stud room in the library or in our On November 3, active Ohio spice of life.” I can hear my dad say- dorm rooms—we can make our voters voted no on Issue 3. Issue 3 ing it to me as I write this—usu- young minds razor sharp. And who would have allowed ten monopoly ally right before he wants me to try does not want that as we sit through businesses around the state of Ohio something new or exotic (code for standardized examinations that dic- to grow and sell marijuana to Ohio- “tastes awful but try it anyway”). tate which great university we will ans over the age of twenty-one. If Anyhow, there really is truth to attend? this had passed, Ohio would have the proverb and some pretty smart So by the logic of Carey and other been the only state to skip the step people besides my old man think so experts, we should be allowed to of legalizing medicinal marijuana, too. move out of dorms and libraries if and going straight to it being legal Cognitive scientists have shown WRA wants us to achieve the best for the general public. Although that our brains work in a very com- grades and standardized test scores. one would assume that our modern plex way and that there are better I suggest that we petition to the society would jump in favor of this ways to study than the ways to Administration for permission to Amendment, Issue 3 was turned which we’ve been conditioned. Ac- study somewhere other than the down by voters. When the Amend- cording to Benedict Carey, author mandated library or our respective ment was introduced, it was ex- of “How We Learn: The Surprising dorm rooms? Arguably, it is in our pected to pass with a majority vote. Truth About When, Where, and best interest as students to allow us But as election day approached, Why It Happens,” changing loca- to change up the landscape in which the majority turned into a close tions while studying can stimulate we study—variety truly is the spice race, finally falling into a minority. brain activity, creating new associa- of life and it’s proven that we learn The final results were 2:1, for every tions and increasing memory. So, better when the locations of our person who voted yes, two people WIKIMEDIA COMMONS rather than sitting in a dorm room studying are periodically changed. voted no. or the library for all of study hours So when the choice is up to me, I As a whole, Western Reserve hemp which neutralizes the soil, then aslo decrease. every day of the week, students will be picking Open Door Coffee Academy’s eligible voters were will not erode fields. And for those Above all, the legalization of should move around and experi- Co. with a side of Lulu’s frozen yo- against the legalization. Why? Well, who don’t know, hemp does not marijuana in Ohio would directly ence new scenery. gurt to further my productivity and if the Amendment were to pass, one contain THC, making it safe for all benefit those who have medical If we vary our studying environ- make my study time a little more of the ten growing establishments ages to consume and use. conditions. It is used for chronic ments—say, by hitting the books eventful. would be located in Summit coun- Marijuana often becomes harmful pain relief for senior citizens, veter- ty. The administration felt that if due to the “black market” in which ans and others, instead of prescrip- marijuana would be legal and more suppliers mix dangerous substances tion drugs, because marijuana is accessible, it would put the students into the product. Another major less harmful to the body and is not WRA Teaches Safe Sex at a higher risk of making bad—and benefit resulting from the Amend- addictive. Studies have shown that considering the age group of our ment would be that the marijuana medicinal marijuana can prevent students, still illegal—decisions. being grown would be natural, seizures in people with epilepsy. Although they may not be wrong, traceable and not mixed with other If the general public had known I would like to highlight the ben- harmful drugs. All ten of the grow- of the array of benefits that would efits that would have come if the ers across Ohio would have to regu- come from legalization, perhaps the Amendment had passed. For our late the strands of marijuana they stigma of marijuana would disap- environmentalists, by passing Is- grow, so if a person who is under pear and the ways it can positively sue 3, it would be legal to grow the legal age is found with mari- affect our health and environment hemp in Ohio, thus lowering the juana, authorities would be able to would shine. Though Issue 3 did prices of hemp products that are trace the drug back to what grow not pass this year, Responsible Ohio both healthy for consumption and site is producing it. The threat of is already forming a new amend- the environment. Unlike cotton, getting marijuana mixed with some ment that will be on the ballot for the leading crop killing the south, other dangerous substance would next year’s election. Lopez Review: Domi-yes or Domino’s?

By MARCOS LOPEZ CHARLES VOSMIK ’16 I do not even know where to By PETER CAMPANELLI ’18 sequences from WRA, but also for begin when I start to reflect on all Western Reserve Academy has the safety of themselves and others. my positive experiences with this zero sex education, which creates Despite this, WRA students break prestigious dining establishment. more danger than students having and will continue to break this Let me make this clear: Domino’s sex on campus. rule; teens will be teens. The true is not your average pizza delivery Dr. Lindsey Doe ’00 visited WRA problem here is the lack of means chain store. They shine with origi- to remedy this situation earlier this for students who want to have safe, nality, variety, professionalism, con- month. Dr. Doe is a sexologist, protected sex. Yes, they would still venience and flavor. Their menu someone who studies human sexu- be breaking school rules, but there ranges from all sorts of pizzas, pas- ality. She has a private practice and would be doing so with a lesser risk tas, chicken and hot subs to bread- also uploads YouTube videos each of an unwanted pregnancy or a sex- sticks and desserts. All of their piz- week on her channel “Sexplana- ually transmitted infection. zas are handcrafted with the freshest tions” (as of writing time she has This is where the health center toppings, layered with the finest 190,866 subscribers). and administration need to step in. cheeses, smothered in the most ex- Dr. Doe was thoroughly surprised The administration needs to un- quisite marinara sauce and rimmed that the majority of the students derstand that providing accessible with a garlicky, golden brown crust, in attendance, despite being up- contraception, such as condoms, is baked to perfection. Have I begun perclassmen, did not know or did necessary for the safety of all WRA to make you salivate with hunger? WIKIMEDIA COMMONS not have any formal education on students. They also need to adver- Well, I haven’t even started: let me how their bodies and the bodies of tise that contraception is available. elaborate. faster delivery, better deals and the tell you Domino’s single flaw. As others work. Upon hearing that sex Providing condoms will not make I also highly recommend their occasional free pizza. They have you already know, I am not one education is no longer taught in in any more students have sex; rather, gourmet pastas. These pastas come memorized my dorm and name. to hold back the truth. That being freshman biology, Dr. Doe came it will only significantly decrease either in a dish or in a hot but not When I think of Domino’s, it’s not said, Domino’s hot subs are utterly close to tears. the number of students who are burning, crispy but not rough, just the pizza that comes to mind, disgusting. They are among some of Dr. Doe advised students not to having unsafe sex. The health cen- buttery but not overly sweet bread but the people as well. Domino’s the most atrocious things that have have sex on campus for three rea- ter also needs to tell all students that bowl. My favorite is the chicken al- has a refined staff that treats their ever entered my mouth. But despite sons: to rule out all possibility of tests for sexually transmitted infec- fredo pasta, but I encourage you to customers like royalty. They always their poor excuse of a sub, Domi- an unwanted pregnancy, to signifi- tions are available through a simple explore! Our Spaniard friend from ask about my day, catching up with no’s is still loaded with a plethora cantly reduce the risk of sexually appointment. across the Atlantic Ocean, Mario me and making sure I am doing of delicious foods! Their online or- transmitted infections and to re- Lastly, the school should hold Marset-Ehrle ’16, stated, “Holy okay. Such quality people are hard dering service is beyond our time. spect WRA. The student handbook health seminars that educate about ****, best money to pleasure ratio of to come by. Domino’s is not just Their prices and deals are unbeat- also prohibits “sexual intimacy,” the human body, the reproductive any service I’ve ever had in my life!” my favorite pizza place, but they are able. Domino’s is just an overall and students receive “disciplinary system, contraception and sexu- Evidence of Domino’s high reputa- also my friends. God knows I could excellent establishment. I hope the action” if they are caught. ally transmitted infections. If done tion can be found anywhere. use more of them since mine seem next time you sink your teeth into Students who knowingly break right, proper sex education leads to I am currently a rewards member to be dropping like flies. a slice of Domino’s pizza, you think this rule are responsible for any con- a safer, more mature campus. for Domino’s. The benefits include On a different note, I regret to of me, Marcos Lopez. 10

NOVEMBER 2015 The Coin Tall People: Benefits of Being Vertically Inclined and Larry Bird surpass the six foot many things that cannot be mea- mark by at least six inches. How- sured as easily. It is empowering to ever, this goes for practically every be tall. The reason for that is partial- sport—basketball is no exception. ly because of how tall people carry There can always be an advantage themselves. Tall people tend to to being the tallest player; whether hold themselves higher, walk with you are the nimble goalie, the long a straighter back, hold down their stroked swimmer or the serving broad shoulders and keep their chin tennis player, height rarely comes high. All of these things show au- thority and maturity. Though peo- ple with a height advantage do not always knowingly do this, these are all reasons why their presence is so noticeable. By ALEC WILSON ’16 To become tall takes immense There is no doubt that being tall is amounts of hormones. These hor- fun. Your presence is always notice- mones are also prominent for the able when you enter a room, you effects of metabolism. Teenagers, lems. The New England Journal of I never have to worry about sitting are always a help when getting box- especially tall ones, have a metabo- Medicine published an article that behind someone tall in the movie es off the top shelf, and your speedy lism that can work wonders. While said the opposite. For adults, every theater, I give monstrous hugs, I strides allow you to walk more writing this article I have consumed 2.5 inches that you are under 5’3” am very good at picking apples and quickly than everyone else. But is an entire bag of Fritos and two li- increases your risk of heart disease changing light bulbs, I can very there any real benefit to standing a ters of Arnold Palmer. When I go to by 13.5%. Regardless of how much comfortably walk up a flight of bit taller? class tomorrow, no one will notice running or eating one does, genes stairs two steps at a time and I can I say: Yes, there is a definite ad- how many calories I have devoured. can be the greatest or the worst play the piano and guitar more eas- vantage. A greater height can actu- But it also takes more food to make thing for your heart. The leading ily with my long fingers. ally lead to an increased income. me feel full. cause of death among people with Height is only a measurement. Chitra Ramaswamy of The Atlantic dwarfism (4’10”) are heart related It does not determine how many wrote, “It is estimated that a six foot problems. friends that you have or how happy tall man is likely to earn $150,000 Tall people tend to hold I do not often come across seri- you are. Though there are some more in a 30-year career than some- themselves higher, walk ous problems being tall. At most things that may make one seem one who is 5 feet 4 inches.” With- with a straight back, hold there are day to day things that are more favorable than the other, it out any regard to intelligence, the down their droad shoul- just annoying. I am always at least is nothing in comparison to the sheer height of a man can deter- at a disadvantage. However, there four inches above the shower head, things that truly make a difference. mine how much dough he can rake are some activities where height can ders and keep their chin and I have smacked my head on How you live your life is only in- in each year. become a problem. I can never be high. the Woodhouse doorway countless fluenced by your values and your One thing that I personally hate a horse jockey or a crew coxswain. times. Also, more often than not, I hospitality, not a number recorded being asked is, “Do you play bas- And if I grow another inch, I will be can never seem to find my size in on a wall. Tall people, don’t forget ketball?” I can see why anyone who unable to ride the Top Thrill Drag- On the note of eating junk food, shoes or pants in stores and I have that on the inside we are all at equal knows the sport may assume that ster, Millennium Force or Maverick you would expect that because we to lay diagonally in my Bicknell bed eye level. Short people, try not to I or anyone else above six feet tall at Cedar Point. towering sasquatches eat in im- to fit snugly. get stepped on, and remember that would play basketball. Athletes like In addition to all of the notice- mense amounts, we have a higher But there are plenty of day to maybe you just haven’t hit your Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson able benefits of being tall, there are risk of having future heart prob- day benefits that brighten my day. growth spurt yet. Short People: Less Height, Fewer Problems there are definite advantages to be- can get as creative as I want. tage of forever looking young. This can successfully complete various ing vertically challenged, and we all Financially, being on the shorter benefit is overlooked since we are acrobatic maneuvers and still stay need to take full advantage of these side has advantages, as well. I think all already young (because teenagers on our feet. This is evident in gym- privileges. all the short people in the world always want to look older and ev- nastics, as many of the competitors As a small person, I always have enjoy shopping for clothes in the ery age after that era wants to look take full advantage of their short more room and am more comfort- like a teenager), but I know I will stature. able than someone your average be grateful later on. When I’m 40 Short height can also come to height. Whenever I am on a plane, and craving the days of my youth, great use when playing games. As bus, train, or any other mode of I will still get carded at restaurants an experienced hide-and-go-seek transportation that has a seat, I can and other establishments, and feel player, I know that a tiny physique always sit comfortably and enjoy like a teenager again. can allow one to “hide” in the and an endless oasis of legroom. I There’s still more: given our short smallest of places. A nook or cranny do not find myself as cramped and stature and relative closeness to which may seem too small for an congested as a 6’0” counterpart. I the ground, short people have a average-sized person is our haven as By EMILY CREMER ’16 fit perfectly into most spaces, and I low center of gravity and are not we snuggle in and become invisible I have always been one of the can sleep pleasantly while the giants as prone to falling over. As I watch to the taller world. Our advantages shortest kids among my friends. of the world attempt to fold them- models take forever to fall to the with games even extends to “Lim- Whenever teachers would line up selves into a space half their size. ground on the runway (it’s such a bo”: even the smallest of heights is all the students in my class accord- Furthermore, my small stature al- much cheaper, just-as-nice, kid’s long journey from their heads to not a great challenge for us. ing to height, I always trudged my- lows me to easily curl up into a seat size clothing section. If you are the floor), I can smile, knowing So to all my fellow 5’1’’s and un- self to the back of the line, because to find optimum comfort. I have an lucky enough to be a certain size, that even if I do ever fall, it will not der, you should own your height; I always knew immediately that I array of options when it comes to whenever you are at a store, you may be nearly as dramatic/scary/pro- we have it pretty good. And if you’re would be nowhere up front with find yourself in the “Kids” section longed. I never have to be worried taller and reading this, I hope you the tall kids. Throughout my life, at a store and able to take advantage about standing out too much from feel very, very jealous and you think I have had to deal with the down- Short height can also of the lower prices. Sometimes you a group of people, or awkwardly about that the next time you try to sides of my petite 5’1” self. For in- come to great use when may also be fortunate and receive a teetering over others. Short people rest your elbow on my head. stance, I am always the prime target playing games. As an ex- discount because your size is mis- for foreboding elbows: other people perienced hide-and-go- leading and they assume you are a tend to use my head and shoulders seek player, I know that kid (pigtails and pink help). This as an armrest (an extracurricular completely transforms the shop- activity that unfortunately, I can- a tiny physique can allow ping experience. You’re no longer not put on the CommonApp). But one to “hide” in the small- begrudgingly buying a $20 hoodie, despite these difficulties, over time I est of places. you’re being a sly rebel, slipping have learned to embrace my height, through the cracks, cheating the and as a result, it has become a system, and screaming “mommy” major part of who I am today. So how to situate my body: there’s the to get the price you deserve. to all my fellow short friends wal- little baby fetus curl, the half lotus, But in a way, it’s not just an act: lowing in armrest-misery, listen up: the legs-in-the-air-just-don’t care...I short people have the great advan- Comics by Max Borrmann ’16 and Portraits by Sandra Spurlock ’17 RESERVE RECORD THE COIN NOVEMBER 2015 11 Uber and Airbnb: The Future of Consumerism we to force legal restraints upon is held to prevent the natural out- them? Who is pushing for them? come of a dominant opinion.” If In New York, Uber and other Holmes is correct, then I have mis- ride-sharing services have come takenly thought that our Constitu- under siege from multi-million dol- tion guaranteed the rights and free- lar taxi companies, their unionized doms of individuals and minorities drivers and the politicians funded against the tyranny of the majority. by those well-established groups Consider that both of these be- who have realized that their cabal liefs that must be held in majority is in danger and competition can- opinion for Lochner to have been not be tolerated. Similarly, Airbnb so abandoned as it is today and for has been threatened with litigation ing by, and for them to purchase it union and drive the smaller baker- by the city of San Francisco at the from you. Scary, wild times, right?) ies out of business. It was opposed behest of billion dollar corporate Are Uber customers worried that by one Joseph Lochner, owner of a By ADAM YANKAY hotels for allowing residents to offer the driver might have been work- small, family-run bakery which, in Gig-economy services like Uber their homes to travelers in need of ing for more than 8 hours or that order to stay in operation, required and Airbnb have emerged in our a bed. I’m sure the motivations are the car hasn’t been legally designat- his family members and employees down economy, giving jobs and now clear to you. According to these ed as a “taxi” or that his insurance to sometimes work longer than 10 income to people seeking them in corporations and politicians, gig- might not be sufficient or that any hours on days, if not more than 60 their current forms and services to economy companies are “exploiting of these endangers them? Obvi- hours in some weeks. The majority people who have determined that workers” and jeopardizing “cus- ously not. Uber’s success is evident. opinion supported Lochner, sug- they need them. Consenting adults tomer safety.” You know, the same In other words, those “protections” gesting that it was wrongful for the have entered into at-will contracts, way that happens when you give a that were supposedly demanded by government to interfere with the exchanged services for money and friend a ride home and he gives you a citizenry in fear of being victim- right of individuals to freely asso- gone on their way in further pursuit gas money. This is the same kind ized, are revealed to be a sham. Peo- ciate and enter into contract with of life, liberty and happiness. of legal reasoning that forbids Sally ple who are free to choose between each other. There are two simple reasons government certified “safety” and In his dissent, Justice Holmes stat- why customers choose Uber: 1) Uber, often choose Uber. it’s cheaper and 2) it’s a better ex- There are two simple What we are seeing played out in The success of Uber and Uber drivers to be subjected to the perience. Why do people work reasons why custom- modern times, is the more-than-a- Airbnb tell the story. shake-down suggested in New York: for Uber? They choose their own ers choose Uber: 1) it’s century-old Supreme Court case, Consumers and workers 1) people cannot be trusted to make hours. They are fairly compensated Lochner v. New York. In 1895, New mutually beneficial decisions of as- for their work. A Benenson Strat- cheaper and 2) it’s a bet- York issued a law proclaiming that prefer freedom of associ- sociation; 2) government (ironically egy group survey of Uber drivers ter experience. no bakery employee should be al- ation over the Hobbesian made up of people) is uniquely ca- revealed: 78% of drivers are very lowed to work more than 10 hours a leviathan of the nanny pable of determining which of these satisfied or somewhat satisfied with day and 60 hours each week. While state. associations and the manner in Uber, 71% report an income boost from working a lemonade stand in the premise of this legislation was which they are carried out is “safe.” and 74% of drivers say that Uber her front yard for too long with- to protect workers from evil, ex- For the time being, the jury is in. has made their life more enjoyable out paying for a health inspection. ploitative employers, it was actually ed his belief in the “right of a ma- The success of Uber and Airbnb tell due to the flexible hours. Only 5% (Students, you’ll have to ask your backed and supported in the usual jority to embody their opinion in the story. Consumers and workers disagree with the last statement. If parents about a time when it was way (campaign donations, etc.) by law.” Holmes concludes: “I think prefer freedom of association over Uber drivers are not unhappy with legal for you to make lemonade in large corporate bakeries whose goals that the word liberty in the 14th the Hobbesian leviathan of the their working conditions, who are your kitchen, sell it to people pass- were to both satisfy their workers’ Amendment is perverted when it nanny state. The Gig-Economy: The Next Harmful Monopoly Simply put, the gig-economy is vided in our current system via the in severe conflict with the current employer-employee relationship structures of the American welfare such as, but not limited to, wage se- state and is therefore harmful both curity, health insurance, retirement to the individuals involved and to benefits, paid sick and vacation days the economic well-being of our and a significant portion of unem- society at large. The surge of these ployment pay should the employee unregulated commercial activities be laid off. This June, the California contributes to the deterioration of Labor Commissioner recognized a valuable employer-employee re- these issues regarding Uber in par- lationship and all the benefits that ticular and declared that all of its the state, under our current system, “contractors” now be considered chooses to bestow upon individu- “employees” under the law, requir- als via their employer. This type of ing Uber to provide them with the By NICK CHEADLE commerce is the latest iteration of types of benefits listed above. sary labor. The Uberization of the do so, as is being attempted in Cali- In an ever-growing number of a decades old trend that is harming You may now be asking, if work- economy is therefore simply the fornia with Uber, or we must fully urban centers across the globe, sim- the middle class in America. While ing in the gig-economy provides so next iteration of big companies disconnect such benefits as health ply pulling out your smartphone few benefits, why would someone shirking the responsibilities they insurance and retirement from and tapping the screen a handful If nothing is done to com- choose to do so? The temptation have to their employees. It is im- the employer-employee relation- of times brings an Uber curbside seems clear enough: flexible hours. portant here to note the strong cor- ship and put them in the hands of within mere minutes, ready to take bat apps from becoming One can choose when they work, relation between and increased level the government alone. The former you wherever you need to go at a the new multinationals, with whom and how much (to a of outsourcing and the steady de- seems retroactive and quite frankly generally affordable price. No one is we can only expect the in- point) they want to make. Neolib- cline of the American middle class. unfeasible. The only way therefore going to argue that this is not con- creased deterioration of eral marketing would make it seem Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer that I can imagine the gig-economy venient. The mixture of a sleek app employment rights and that driving an Uber on the week- and labor leader David Rolf point serving both consumers and work- and immediate satisfaction prove end or renting out your extra room out that the outsourcing trend “… ers is for the government to ensure a winning combination for a host job security on Airbnb is just the ticket you has evolved beyond what anyone all citizens, regardless of their em- of consumers in 2015 and this car- need to staying in control of your imagined: Companies began to see ployment, basic human rights such service is just one of the multitude the possible solutions are numer- own economic destiny; however themselves as thin, Uber-like slivers as health care, a reliable salary and of goods and services increasingly ous and diverse, action must be this view is incredibly shortsighted standing between customers on one paid leave. Perhaps the augmented provided through what we will re- taken soon to ensure that the state as it neglects to mention the lack of side and their work forces on the inequality that will undoubtedly fer to as the gig-economy. While upholds its promise to protect and essential benefits that are being im- other.” If nothing is done to combat result from continued outsourcing all may be tinted rose at first sight provide for its citizens. plicitly denied and the negative ef- apps from becoming the new mul- and “gigging” will be severe enough (or the ambient blue of your smart- The growing gig-economy denies fect this has on the entire economic tinationals, we can only expect the to motivate citizens and politicians phone screen, whichever you pre- millions of people who might oth- community. A society is, after all, increased deterioration of employ- to dissociate basic rights from em- fer), if we do not take the time to erwise be fully employed in comfort only as rich as its poorest citizen. ment rights and job security—in ployment. Until then, let us be con- analyze the structural complications and security, and places them on a It is essential that we not see this short, a future of even greater in- scious of the precarious position in and the long-term consequences in tightrope, high in the air, with a latest trend in commerce as one iso- equality. which so many people who work store should this “gig-economy” very shabby safety net below. A citi- lated to the tech-boom, but rather In closing, if we can no longer in the gig economy find themselves grow further, we are doing society zen who makes their earnings in the one that began decades ago in the rely on employers to provide ben- and perhaps reconsider before tap- and therefore ourselves a great dis- gig-economy does not have access 1970’s as major corporations began efits to their employees, we must ping the U on our smartphone service. to the innumerable benefits pro- to outsource much of their neces- either create laws that force them to screens. Comics by Max Borrmann ’16 and Portraits by Sandra Spurlock ’17 RESERVE RECORD WORLD NEWS NOVEMBER 2015 12 Plane Crashes in Egypt Doctors Without Borders Hospital flight data recorder both indicated a By HARRY KANG ’17 loud, explosive noise, and the body Destroyed in American Airstrike On October 31, a devastating of a child found 5 miles away from plane crash killed 224 passengers the crash site evinced that the plane onboard Metrojet Flight 9268. disintegrated mid-air. An American The debris was strewn around the satellite detected an infrared flash Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, a geopo- at the time of the incident. Of- litically unstable regionApproxi- ficials in both the U.S. and Egypt mately twenty minutes after de- are now pointing to a bomb as the parture, Flight 9268 disappeared main cause of the crash, but they from radar after a decrease in air- say that other causes are not been speed. So far, it is the deadliest ruled out. The same aircraft suf- plane crash of 2015, and the most fered a tailstrike years ago, leading fatal involving the Airbus A320. to a hypothesis that incorrect re- What is scarier than the crash it- pair of the rear pressure bulkhead self, however, is perhaps the reason could lead to explosive decom- behind it. The experts are yet to pression and catastrophic failure. find what happened after its dis- This incident echoes the dangers appearance from radar. Right after of flying aircrafts near unstable re- this tragic situation, the Islamic gions, another flight, MH17, was State’s Sinai branch claimed re- shot down over eastern Ukraine sponsibility for the incident—ISIS by pro-Russian rebels. But if it WIKIMEDIA COMMONS has not, so far, claimed responsibil- is confirmed that ISIS commit- By ZANNA LECIEJEWSKI ity for an attack they did not com- ted the attack, it would escalate ’17 ter their side or beliefs. The sign on bombing continued for almost an- mit. The cockpit voice recorder and their terrorism to another level. On October 3, tragedy struck the hospital in Kunduz reads that other half hour, as an AC-130 gun- Kunduz, Afghanistan. The United MSF provides treatment “without ship raked the facility with heavy States military bombed a Doctors regard to their ethnicity or political cannon fire every ten minutes. Without Borders hospital during affiliations...No fee charged” Pri- In response to Obama’s statement, an airstrike that they claimed was vate donors fund the organization, Liu, on behalf of the whole associa- targeted against the Taliban. The giving rare chances for this char- tion, replied, “we reiterate our ask military knew nothing of the hospi- ity to support struggling countries. that the US government consent to tal working with Doctors Without The U.S. military initially claimed an independent investigation led Borders, also known by its French that the attack was used to sup- by the International Humanitar- name: Medicins Sans Frontieres port American ground forces; ian Fact-Finding Commission to (MSF). President Obama himself this was later changed to say that establish what happened in Kun-

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS apologized to Joanne Liu, president Afghan forces requested air sup- duz, how it happened, and why it of MSF, commenting that he would port, and that the hospital was happened,” in addition to the U.S., ensure “transparent, thorough and hit mistakenly in the process. Afghan and NATO investigations. objective accounting of the facts.” However, the organization tells a One doctor, who stood witness to Potential Alien Artifact The latest death toll now stands at different story of the bombing. It the bombing, said “I have no words thirty, which includes thirteen staff was the only hospital of its kind in to express this. It is unspeakable.” Found by Telescope members and ten patients; the other Northeastern Afghanistan, able to MSF also recently tweeted about seven have not been identified so far. provide high-quality care and sur- the independent investigation, a series of solar panels orbiting the However, an apology cannot cover gery to many, and is now unopera- writing, “If #Kunduz dismissed as By JULIA KING ’19 star to harvest energy which was the very real impact of the bomb- tional. MSF says that the hospital’s ‘mistake’ or ‘fog of war’ then other Recently, scientists have found buily by an advanced civilization. ing. In order to better understand coordinates were given to all sides in #MSF projects, patients at risk.” information near an extrasolar star Thus there is a possibility aliens the impact of this, one must un- the conflict, and that it was recon- The bombing, although it could system that might lead to a possible could build a “megastructure”. derstand the organization’s phi- firmed with U.S. forces a few days not have been stopped under the alien discovery. The Kepler Space There is a theory that seems to losophy. MSF’s main beliefs of in- before the bombing. A press release circumstances, could have been less- Telescope has observed transit pho- be a more likely explanation of this dependence and impartiality mean there also reads that MSF notified ened. In thirty minutes it took lives tometry pattern anomalies. In a phenomenon that does not involve that the organization goes to war the military officials that they were of doctors and unprotected patients normal star system, exoplanets can aliens or anything of that nature torn or impoverished countries and bombing a hospital 30 minutes in Kunduz. Now, only time will tell be found when the light intensity at all. In this study, the research- gives medical help to all, no mat- after the airstrike began, but the the fate of this tragedy’s judgement. from a star dips in regular intervals ers noted: “When a star is oblate, due to orbiting planets that block it has a larger radius at its equator part of the flux as they pass between than it does at either of its poles. the telescope and the star. It has As a result, the poles have a high- New Canadian Prime Minister been discovered, however, that the er surface gravity, and thus higher star “flickers in a highly unusual temperature and brightness. Thus, way as if something is observing the poles are ‘gravity brightened’, By MANAS SRINIVASAIAH ’18 it,” which has lead us to believe that and the equator ‘gravity darkened.’ A new change is coming in from there might be a connection with The star becomes oblate (and hence the north, and no, it is not more Ca- extraterrestrial life; this is the only gravity darkening occurs) because nadian geese, it is something signifi- data we have from this star system. the centrifugal force resulting from cant. On October 19, Canada held The KIC 8462852 is a star more rotation creates additional outward its forty-second election. It was the than 1,400 light ­years from Earth. pressure on the star.” culmination of a 78-day campaign, Strange blob-like masses have been Although this explanation seems the longest since the 19th century. discovered around the star that to be the most reasonable, the Ex- It may seem ironic that they consid- block off some of the light, dim- traterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) er this a long campaign, but to their ming parts of the star. These blobs Institute is making further investi- credit, they have managed to pack a are not planets because they do not gations. There is a good degree of lot into those 78 days. Among the have a regular orbit pattern, and the uncertainty about this discovery many candidates, as Canada is a star’s age rules out the common- and many theories about it. There is parliamentary democracy, the three ly accepted hypothesis that dust no definite evidence of other intel- party leaders in this election were CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION clouds contribute to this phenom- ligent life forms and the search con- incumbent Stephen Harper, Justin Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party swept to power in an easy win. enon. This leaves another possible tinues to find these “alien” forms. Trudeau and Tom Mulcair. There explanation, that the cause of the What do you think? Could this were of course candidates that had during those ten years he has held of most of the younger population. light distortion is a Dyson sphere— possibly be exterrestrial activity? to drop out, such as a local Conser- unpopular positions for Canada’s And much like his father, who was vative candidate Jerry Bance, who liberal populace—weakening envi- also a prime minister of Canada was caught on video urinating in a ronmental protection, such as the (Pierre Trudeau), he is a progressive homeowner’s mug before placing it Kyoto Protocol, a pro-Israel foreign leader seeking positive change in back in the sink. policy and a bill that scaled back the country. As election day came closer, the health care for refugees. This type of Already as prime minister he has NDP party was third, Stephen government and the era of govern- notified the United States that he Harper’s Conservative Party was ment that Harper represents, has will be pulling Canadian warplanes second and Justin Trudeau of the now been defeated by the liberals. from the bombing campaign in Liberal Party was first in the polls. On Election Day, Trudeau and the Middle East, and this is just This foreshadowed the loss of the his fellow liberals managed to win the cusp of what he might do for Harper government in the election the majority of seats in parliament, the country. The next four years of that was to come. capturing 54% of the votes. He is his term will reflect the decision of The lack of a term limit in Can- the first president to represent this Canada and whether or not he will WIKIPEDIA ada has allowed Harper to remain generation, and this was reflected rise to the expectations set before The Kepler Space Telescope, designed to find habitable exoplanets. in power for almost ten years and in the fact that he captured votes him.