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MARCH 5, 2009 VOLUME 50, ISSUE 8 As Green Season Ends, g3 Looks Forward IN THIS ISSUE: February, by percentage from by Aboubacar Okeke - Diagne ‘11 EDITORIALS its baseline. Baselines are gen- Unload The Tea! 2 The Governor’s Academy’s erally based on electrical A New Sensitivity 2 second year in the Green Cup usage from the last several Challenge has come to a close. years in the same time period OPINION The Academy achieved as the 2009 Challenge. Last Gay Marriage 2 approximately an 8.83 percent year, the Green Schools drop in electricity consump- Alliance, a large organization FEATURES tion during the four weeks of committed to helping educate Soup’s On Sucess 3 the Challenge. The Academy’s students about climate change Fashion Forum: Oscars 5 best showing came in the final and bringing solutions to its ‘Fac Brats’ 4 week when the community member schools, took over the dropped its energy consump- previously regional GCC, a SPORTS tion by 16.38 percent. The dor- move that promises to help Milan Lucic 4 both organizations reach their mitory that used the least The g3 Logo Boy’s Hockey Captains 4 amount of energy during the full potential. The previous Green Cup Challenge and the Green Cup champions were - money they will receive will REVIEWS weeks leading up to it was petition was used by the lead the Northfield Mount- Movie: Slumdog Millionare 5 ’s Goes not be released until later. freshmen girls’ dorm, Nannie ers of g3 (Governor Hermon School, Millbrook, in green), the school’s environ- The Green Cup Challenge B. The dorm used on average upstate New York, and a split mental club, as a way to offer (GCC) is an interscholastic BACK PAGE 19.53 Kilowatts per hour per title between Berkshire and Birthdays 6 a cash incentive to dorms that competition among hundreds occupant during the two The Governor’s Academy last St. Patty’s Day 6 reduced their energy con- of America’s boarding and weeks before(January 12 – 25) year. Final rankings in the Spring Break 6 sumption. Because the 2009 college prep day schools. The and the four weeks of the 2009 Challenge will be dorm prizes ar object of the challenge is to Green Cup (January 26 – e being funded released after results are veri- by donations, the details on reduce each school’s energy February 23). The dorm com- fied. what dorms and how much consumption in the month of Continued on Page 3 For College Admissions, It Pays to Have Money need to give out more finan- by Jennifer Migliore ‘10 cial aid. In essence, they Like many homeowners would rather have a discount- who borrowed beyond their ed person in the seat than no means and are now struggling seat at all. Colleges recognize with escalating mortgage pay- that the full-paid applicants ments, or businesses that are are few and far between, but unable to sell their products what they are hoping for are and subsequently can’t pay 'better pays.' their bills, many colleges are So what does this mean for confronting the same issues- wealthier students? Indeed, they're going broke. The eco- they will be given preference nomic downturn is affecting in admissions and scholar- them too; they're facing high- ships to help offset that extra er borrowing costs, tighter cost, according to college budgets, and fears over the administrators. Because the This issue of The availability of loans for their full pay applicant is rare to Governor is printed on students. But most off all, Metcalf Hall at Brown University find in this bleak economic state, it will be easier for them 30% recycled paper. their endowments have taken www.wikipedia.org a major hit. In the past year, to get into colleges that might many higher institutions have bills. Although many people tuitions, which are the top have rejected them a year or suffered an endowment loss view endowments as a rainy source of revenue, are expect- two ago. However, “Being full of over 20 percent, and for day fund, a majority of them ed to increase, many colleges pay does NOT mean an auto- some the loss in value is clos- serve as a permanent source are trying to keep the increase matic acceptance to any col- er to 30 percent. Harvard of income for them. within a few thousand dol- lege,” according to Academy University's endowment, the So what measures are col- lars. And although cutting Director of College largest in the country, lost leges taking in order to com- financial aid seems like a Counseling Mrs. Janet about $8 billion (22 percent) in pensate themselves amidst viable option when cutting Adams-Wall. “Admission four months; and Yale's, No. 2, this economic crisis? Many budgets, many colleges feel as officers have worked too hard dropped by nearly $6 billion are postponing construction if this would be highly detri- to create college communities (25 percent). No doubt this is projects, cutting programs, mental. In other words, they that reflect the values of their a reflection of the nation's and laying off teachers. The need to maintain a full class in institution, so they will con- financial meltdown, but it is general idea is to cut costs, order to survive. The loss of tinue to admit students who also an added source of finan- rather than squeeze more even a handful of students are academically qualified for cial stress, because many money out of students since can bring some institutions to their institution and who will schools rely on endowment the colleges need students in the brink of collapse. Thus contribute to making their

money to pay some of their order to operate. Although many colleges feel as if they com-

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Editorial: Unload the Tea! A Public Forum for News, Opinion, and Creative Thought of The Governor’s Academy “How many of you people want to pay for your neighbor's MARCH 5, 2009 VOLUME 50, ISSUE 8 mortgage that has an extra bathroom and can't pay their bills? Raise your hand!” That's what Rick Santelli, a CNBC on-air Editors-in-chief: Editorial Advisor: Skylar Frisch ‘11 Julia Blanter ‘09 Ms. Judy Klein Rachel Cabitt ‘12 editor, wanted to know on February 19 when talking at the Will Kavanagh ‘09 Chicago Mercantile Exchange about the then-proposed gov- Gabriella Riley ‘09 International News: ernment bailout plan. He and the other traders there were fed PJ Lin ‘09 Managing Editors: up with the government wanting to bailout people that took Dylan Press ‘09 Sports: unnecessary risks in the past and are paying the consequences Jen Migliore ‘10 Conor Helfrich ‘11 now. Santelli went on to add that “the government is promot- Katharine Brine ‘09 Back Page: ing bad behavior” because they're essentially giving a free Photography Editors: Lindsay Grant ‘10 pass to people who rolled the economic dice and lost. And Abby Wallman ‘10 guess what? He's right! Maiki Kaneko ‘09 Staff Writers: This isn't about people who lived within their means and Bonnie Xia ‘09 Shaan Chatterjee ‘10 Lindsay Mackay ‘10 used credit wisely feeling the heat of the recession. This is about the people who lived beyond their means and used credit with impunity to buy themselves lavish lifestyles. Free- Editorial: market economics with no government intervention would let the recession play out for them and watch them go under from A New Sensitivity the burden of their poor fiscal decisions. Unfortunately, in this “To be an educated person in the new millenni- either China or Honduras. This is a very sig- case, we have government intervention and these people most um one must have the new skills that come from nificant event for the school community that likely will not be taught the lesson that they sorely need: be exposure to other cultures and the understanding demonstrates that we are recognizing the smart with your money! produced from the study of different societies and importance of learning beyond the classroom Yes, American families are hurting in these harsh econom- nations. To be employed in those parts of the econo- walls. ic times. The majority of Americans, however, can still pay my that cross national borders and the barriers of Studying Spanish in the classroom is one their mortgages because they were smart and bought a house different languages one must be educated in a global thing, but being able to go to a Spanish-speak- that they could actually afford! To the people who used credit environment that provides comfort and understand- ing country and having the chance to converse like their personal plaything and bought the huge ing of the cultures. Even to function at home, as with a native and understand their culture's McMansion, Mercedes Benz and 72” plasma TV, Santelli says most of our graduates will, in an increasingly customs, people, and language, is a much that he doesn't want his taxes to bail you out! And any smart diverse United States environment, a new sensitivi- broader experience. There is no substitute for American taxpayer should agree with him! Why should the ty and understanding is required.” living and studying in a foreign country.‘Hands financially responsible have to shoulder the burden of the Statement from the American Association of on learning’ studying abroad can also lead to financially irresponsible? If somebody ordered a combo meal State Colleges and Universities personal growth and a new perspective on for lunch at a restaurant that she can afford, surely she would- There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the world affairs. While studying abroad, the stu- n't be required to also help another patron pay for his more world is expanding and becoming a more dents mature both personally and intellectually. expensive meal that is beyond that patron's budget? diversified place, in which cultures and her- They are exposed to new ways of thinking and So, instead of trying to just influence policy-making by itages are becoming intertwined and interac- living and have a new found appreciation for himself, Santelli proposes a novel idea: “How about this, tive. And with this expansion, a heighten sense their home in the United States. Although being President and new administration? Why don't you put up a of being more worldly has emerged. Now more a ‘foreigner’ may not be am easy task, it allows website to have people vote on the Internet as a referendum to than ever, with a world economic crisis at hand students to return home with ‘life-changing’ see if we really want to subsidize the losers' mortgages; or and nations dependent on each other in myriad experiences, increased self confidence and would we like to at least buy cars and buy houses in foreclo- ways, it is important that world powerrs not be pride in what they have just accomplished, and sure and give them to people that might have a chance to actu- isolationists. Citizens, and particularly stu- a fresh understanding of world affairs. ally prosper down the road, and reward people that could dents, must experience different cultures and It it time for Americans to realize that they carry the water instead of drink the water?” Everybody who is go outside of their ‘safe-zones’ if they wish to are just one portion of the world, and that there able should pull his or her own weight in this country, not sit be players in today’s world. Sadly, many stu- are billions of other people that inhabit the off to the side and assume that, when the going gets tough, the dents are unable to recognize the importance of planet. Americans need to understand that government will pull your weight for you. an enriching and eye-opening adventure; how- English is not the only language in the world Moral of the story: Live within your means, use credit ever, here at The Governor’s Academy the but rather one out of the hundreds of them. wisely, and don't expect Uncle Sam to fix everything for you if importance of being educated in a global envi- They have to realize that, although the United you screw up! ronment has not been lost during these busy States may be the super-power in the world, we Rick Santelli's calling for having a Chicago Tea Party on times, but rather has become accentuated. are not only people in the world with ideas, Lake Michigan this July. See you there! During the month of March, ten juniors will hopes, and aspirations. It is necessary for us to have the opportunity to cross the United States encompass a new sensitivity and understand- -W.K. borders both near and far from the most popu- ing if we want to make the world a better place. lous country in the world, China, to some of the Kudos to The Governor’s Academy for recog- more desolate and undeveloped countries – nizing the importance of expanding the experi- Honduras and Kenya. Last weekend, on ences of its students. February 29, four juniors departed for Kenya -J.M. and this weekend another six will depart for Shaan’s Shock Factor: A Conservative’s Arguement for Gay Marriage cating family values means refusing “natural” type of marriage. Well, natural selection; the species that have by Shaan Chaterjee ‘10 to keep with the times. Most conser- there are multiple problems with this homosexual members are tight-knit "The Conservative's first concern will vatives are staunch opponents of argument. Firstly, as many have and can survive in their environment always be: are we maximizing freedom?" same-sex marriage because they recently pointed out, homosexuality more effectively. Some members of - Barry Goldwater believe that homosexuality threatens occurs in species of apes other than the Religious Right argue that just family values. What they do not humans, such as bonobo chimpanzees because homosexuality is salient in We conservatives pride ourselves understand is that by denying homo- (http://covenant- apes does not make it moral, because on representing family values. In a sexuals the right to start a family, theology.blogspot.com/2007/01/of- we can't get moral instruction from kaleidoscopically changing world, it these conservatives are acting against apes-and-men.html). Biologists apes. But the argument isn't whether can be difficult to retain traditional family values rather than for them. hypothesize that homosexuality homosexuality is “moral” or not, but values that bring us together. In addi- A common argument against gay occurs to establish the spirit of cama- whether it is natural. It occurs in other tion to championing economic free- marriage is that it is unnatural. How raderie and brotherhood in clans of species naturally, so the answer is yes. dom, family values are one of a con- can homosexuality be natural if two chimps, and thus helps the species If one is religious and feels that his or servative's priorities. Unfortunately, men or two women cannot repro- survive. Homosexuality, then, is a her religion prohibits gay marriage, some conservatives believe that advo- duce? Heterosexuality must be the biological trait obtained by means of he or she should Continued on Page 3

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“Soup’s On” Success Pays to Have Money... Continued from page 1 munity a more enriching experience for oth- cial aid funds, we simply can't help all of the ers on the campus.” deserving applicants out there,” he adds. The by Lindsey McKay ‘10 Nonetheless, colleges need more students Governor’s, like many other schools, are also who do not need financial aid to subsidize the concerned about filling a class. “We are con- rising need of those who do. Mrs. Janet cerned also about our yield rate - that is, the Adams-Wall expects this need for full paid percentage of admitted students that will students to be especially relevant when deal- enroll here,” Mr. Bidstrup adds. “Due to ing with applicants on the waiting list. “When smaller applicant pools, applicants may find colleges have distributed their monies and themselves with more choices, and yield rates need to go to a waiting list they will look may decrease. It is very difficult to predict. more favorably to those students with no We'll know how all of this is affecting us with financial need,” she says. more certainty in mid April, when we know Not only is this epidemic affecting colleges who has enrolled." but it is also affecting many independent high No matter what, it pays to have money schools. "Though the number of applicants is when dealing with the admission process. quite close to our record of 770 last year, I am And some colleges are even going as far as to sure the current state of the global economy is strategically offer well-to-do students partial affecting us,” says Academy Director of scholarships in order to 'sweeten the offer.' Soup’s On Bowls & Mugs Admission Peter Bidstrup. “We are seeing an Although it seems as if the bad economy is Photo by Maiki Kaneko ‘09 increase in financial aid applications, and a having a negative effect for everyone, surpris- decrease in applications from some countries ingly it's having a positive effect on some where their currency vs. the US dollar has smart, rich kids that want to get into college. For the students of The glazes” that produced exquisite been particularly hard hit. With limited finan- Governor's Academy who par- pieces, and crafted large bowls, ticipated in “Soup's On,” rais- which were quickly bought by Green Cup... ing money for local foods banks “eager” and “very complimen- Continued from page 1 required using rather than rein- tary” Governor's Academy g3 organized several events during the The g3 reusable grocery bag sales started this venting the wheel - the potter's community members and their Green Cup and its lead-up this winter. On Winter Parents Weekend with bags donated wheel, that is. For the past three families, explains Dunstan. The January 23 at Morning Meeting, three days by the Allies. months, students spent hours price of raffle tickets was also before the Challenge began, Co – President This winter also saw changes in the per- in the ceramics studio making lowered, which increased sales Jen Migliore ’10, danced in a green outfit to manent recycling program at the Academy. over 200 bowls, mugs and more and contributed to the success several songs while two other students read Recyclables are no longer sorted and instead to sell at the annual “Soup's of the “Soup's On” benefit. altered lyrics to the songs, designed to make put into bins that have been installed in many On” benefit sale on the Friday The students who partici- them green. On February 5, donated t-shirts classrooms. Dr. Hal Scheintaub, an Academy of Parents Weekend. Senior Eric pated in the program are very were sold to students as a fund raiser. The fol- science teacher in charge of recycling, Dunstan, a returning veteran to pleased with this year's success lowing day, Director of Dining Services, Mr. announced last week that the Academy recy- the program, says that the sale and would like to thank all who David Alonzi, and his staff hosted a candle cled 5.6 tons of plastic, paper, and metal dur- “went very well,” and adds that supported them and bought light dinner. The marquee event in the season ing January and February. all of the 200 pieces were sold, their ceramic pieces. The was the talent show on February 7 in the Now that the “Green Season” and the netting more than $2,000. money raised will go to The French Student Center. About 10 students Green Cup Challenge are over, g3 is begin- New this year, the students Cape Ann Food Pantry. “experimented with different performed in the event judged by faculty ning to plan for the rest of the school year and members. In the middle of the show, several future years of the Green Cup. The organiza- faculty children were and students were cho- tion is planning a “Day in the Dark,” when sen to go against each other in a game show teachers will be asked to turn off their lights entitled “Are You Smarter Than A Faculty in solidarity with g3 and as acknowledgment Child?” The game ended in a tie; however of global warming. g3 plans to continue to Kevin Tung won the talent show with 214 have public meetings. points for his improvisational piano playing.

Gay Marriage... Homosexuals can represent family Americans have more civil rights than tecting the right to marital privacy for Continued from page 2 values equally well as anyone else. explicitly mentioned in the gay citizens. not marry a same-sex partner. There is no reason why a family with Constitution. In the Supreme Court Proposition Eight gave the decision Another problem with the family gay parents cannot consist of moral, case of Griswold v. Connecticut in of legalizing same-sex marriage to values argument against gay marriage respectable, law-abiding citizens. By 1965, the Supreme Court Justice California voters, but nobody has the is a matter of deconstruction. That gay denying homosexuals the right to start Arthur Goldberg decided that citizens right to take away another's civil liber- marriage is natural and heterosexuali- a family, the government is preventing have the “right to marital privacy.” By ties, whether it's done democratically ty is ideal assumes what philosopher good Americans from upholding fam- the Fourteenth Amendment in the or not. America is the land of free- Jacques Derrida would call an impos- ily values. Just because a gay marriage Constitution, each American citizen is dom, equality, and democracy. Every sible “phantom ideal.” Assuming all is not perceived as a “traditional” entitled to equal protection to the law. American has the right to fulfill his or heterosexual marriages are preferable marriage doesn't mean it can't be a If heterosexuals have the right to mar- her dreams. All Americans are at liber- to same-sex marriages is unreason- happy marriage, and using tradition- ital privacy, and all Americans are ty to settle down and start a family. able. How many heterosexual mar- alism to argue against gay marriage is entitled to equal protection of the law, This right must be extended to homo- riages result in divorce or adultery? simply a faulty appeal to tradition. then homosexuals have the right to sexuals. If a gay couple wants to get What about polygamy? Mormon Just because gay marriage is different marital privacy, as well. By banning married, the couple only wants to live polygamist colonies are completely than the way civilization has always gay marriage, the government is by traditional family values like heterosexual, yet asserting that forcing done things does not make it wrong, infringing upon our greatest tradition, everyone else. They aren't hurting a young girl to marry a forty -year-old and just because society has always the Constitution, by denying gay citi- anybody; they're just being them- man is hardly natural or ideal. done something does not make it zens their rights. A conservative might selves. It doesn't matter if homosexu- Moreover, just because gay couples right. Traditionalists are missing the argue that the legalization of gay mar- ality is a choice or not. Homosexuals can't reproduce is not a good reason to point of American conservativism: to riage should be left up to states are who they are, and have the right to ban gay marriage. Many straight cou- maximize freedom. because the federal government does be treated equally. A straight family is ples do not have children, so why can't The greatest American tradition is not have the constitutional right to no “better” or more “natural.” If con- homosexuals do the same? One would the Constitution. If a conservative is nationally legalize gay marriage. Any servatives are serious about conserv- be hard-pressed to find a flawless truly dedicated to conserving sort of prohibition against gay mar- ing freedom in America, they must marriage between human beings; American values, he or she should riage, however, is an infringement on stop arguing against same-sex mar- we're only human. Just because gay turn to the foundation of our nation. individual rights, and individual riage, and extend the constitutional marriages aren't always perfect is no The Ninth Amendment declares that rights must take precedence over state right to get married and start a family reason to prohibit gay marriages alto- “The enumeration in the Constitution, rights. What is a state but a collection to homosexuals. gether. of certain rights, shall not be con- of individuals? It is necessary and Gay couples are just as capable of strued to deny or disparage others proper for the federal government to raising a family as straight couples. retained by the people,” meaning that protect individual gay rights by pro-

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Lucic Sparks Bruins’ Success ‘Fac Brat’ Chats

games into the current season, however, in the eyes by Jennifer Migliore ‘10 by Conor Helfrich ‘11 of his team mates and fans, those numbers are not what make him such a special player. Lucic is a “two-way” hockey player— meaning he plays both offensively and defensively. He is always a physical threat and has proved game after game that he is not afraid to lay down a big hit or drop the gloves with anyone in the league. In a match up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Milan once again demon- strated his strength and power by checking an opposing player through the glass. The term “enforcer” certainly suits him well, but Lucic is much more than that. He can pass, score, hit, and fight. He has asserted himself as a leader and sticks up for his team mates whenever necessary. Other Bruins with more skill to their game, such as Marc Savard, must feel more comfortable during games knowing that Milan has their backs at all times. Not many players in the league can score and fight like Lucic, which is why his style of play could be clas- Elloise (left) & friend Lilly Kingsbury sified as “old-time hockey”. Milan is a modern-day Photo by Jennifer Migliore ‘10 Bruins’ Standout Milan Lucic resemblance of Cam Neely, who was a tough, fear- www.wikipedia.org less, and talented player that skated for the Bruins through the 1980’s and 90’s. These characteristics Elloise Gerry - 8 years old: Every team has a player to turn to when their are the same ones that define Lucic as a player. G: What is your favorite color? backs are against the wall. For the first place Boston Number 17 of the Bruins has instilled fear within E: Blue Bruins, that player is Milan Lucic. At age 20 and players across the league. He is the heart and soul G: What grade are you in? only his second season in the NHL, the power-for- of the Bruins organization and hopefully will con- E: Second Grade ward has certainly made a name for himself in a tinue to be in years to come. Milan Lucic possesses G: What is your favorite subject in school? multitude of ways. In just his rookie season, Milan all of the capabilities needed to bring a Stanley Cup E: I can't decide tallied 27 points (8 goals and 19 assists). He has back to the city of Boston. G: What is your favorite animal? already produced 13 goals and 21 assists only 53 E: Either a dog or a hamster G: What do you like to do in you free time? E: Play soccer G: What is your favorite food? E: Pasta G: What is your favorite thing to do on campus? E: Play with my friends in the field house on the Interview: Boy’s Hockey Captains mats G: What do you want to be when you grow up? E: A veterinarian play hockey, and twins Jeff and Chris Menard '09 G: Who is you favorite person on campus? will play at Trinity. E: My dad Q: What does the future of the team look like? A: The rest of the team has a pretty bright future. There's a great group of young kids, and there are always better players coming in, definitely being attracted by the new rink. Q: Have you qualified for any post-season tour- naments? A: Unfortunately, no. But earlier in the season we competed in a tournament at Tabor and came in sec- ond. Captain Chris Menard (center) and assistant cap- Q: What will you miss most from your tains Jeff Menard (left) and Trevor Hines (right) Governor's hockey experience? Photo courtesy of Burlington Studios A: Coach Kravchuk and the rest of the coaches, Cordelia Gerry hanging out with the guys on the team because we Photo by Jenn Migliore ‘10 really have a great group of kids. Hockey games also seem to be a big attraction on campus, so we'll miss Cordelia Gerry - 10 years old: by Skylar Frisch '11 people coming out to watch us. The team this year G: What grade are you in? had a great bond, we even played pond hockey at C: Fourth grade Tim Winslow's '10 house. Overall, it was a fun year The Governor sat down with Captain Chris G: What is your favorite color? but we should have done better. The somewhat dis- Menard '09, and assistant captains Jeff Menard '09 C: Blue appointing season was also due to a lot of injuries by and Trevor Hines'09 to discuss the 2009 season of the G: What do you want to be when you grow up? an already small team. Boys Varsity Hockey Team. C: A Pro soccer player Who knows what we'll see next year, but accord- Q: What was your season like? G: What is your favorite TV show? ing to captain Chris Menard and assistant captains A: Our record was 13-12-1, and although it was a C: Drake and Josh Trevor Hines and Jeff Menard, the team will only get disappointing season, the team had a lot of fun. We G: What is your most prized possession? better, even without them. Although their record are a little disappointed because we went into the C: Nintendo DS might not prove it, the community loves going out season having higher expectations, and we lost a G: What is your favorite thing to do? to watch the Boys Varsity hockey team play, and no couple of games we could have and should have C: Play Soccer doubt the Govs will see more successful records in won. But the season wasn't all that bad, we all had a G: What is your favorite thing to do on campus? the future. ton of fun, and we recently had a great win over C: Play with my friends Lawrence who was on a 19-game winning streak. G: What is your favorite food? Q: What are your plans for next year in college? C: Chinese A: I (Trevor Hines '09) will be going to Babson to G: What is your favorite subject in school? C: Reading G: Who is your favorite person on campus? C: Hannah Fitzpatrick

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Features THE GOVERNOR 5 Movie Review: Slumdog Millionaire the movie is in flashbacks, yet the by Gabriella Riley ‘09 viewer never grows tired or bored, is a testament to both the story and the Slumdog Millionaire is a beautiful, editing. poignant tale of a young man grow- The only problem with Slumdog ing up in the slums of India. After Millionaire is the plot at the end. The losing his mother to the Hindu- story started out great: the fact that Muslim riots, Jamal lives as a “slum- each question on Who Wants to be a dog” orphan with his brother and Millionaire? related to a moment in another little girl. They are “discov- Jamal's childhood was brilliant, and ered” by Maman, a gangster who the dialogue is real and natural. houses street urchins while taking However, the fact that Jamal went on the money they make through beg- Who Wants to be a Millionaire? in ging. After Maman tries to blind order to find Latika seems contrived. eight-year-old Jamal, because a blind Jamal knew Latika when they were singer will incite more sympathy and young children: he sees her a couple therefore get more money, Jamal, his of times after that, but does not truly brother Salim, and Latika (the little know her anymore. It does not seem girl who they were orphans with) try real that, after not seeing her for to escape by hopping aboard a train. years, Jamal would remain obsessed A passionate scene from this year’s Best Picture with Latika and go on a game show, However, Latika can not run fast www.examiner.com enough, and is recaptured by not for the money that would change Maman. Jamal and Salim spend the tured. Jamal then goes on to explain ity of the slums. The film itself is his life forever, but for the girl. Yes, rest of their childhood stealing, how he knows the answers, telling almost like a fairytale - it is stylized, they went through many harrowing scamming and begging in order to his life story in the process. with vibrant colors and washing, experiences together, but for Jamal to survive. Jamal never forgets about Slumdog Millionaire is a wonder- and moves very quickly. This pro- remain fixated on Latika seems artifi- Latika though, and when he is in his ful movie in many ways. Its story of vides contrast to the plot itself - that cial. This part of the plot takes away late teens he goes on Who Wants to be a child growing up in the worst situ- a slumdog, who came from the poor- from the brilliance, but other than a Millionaire? with the hope that she ations cuts the viewer to the core, the est of slums and the hardest of lives, that, Slumdog Millionaire is an excep- watching. Jamal does very well on acting is superb, and the cinematog- succeeds on a game show, and tional movie. the show, and before he is given the raphy accurately shows the contrast instead of being exulted, is conse- last question he is taken by the between the fantasy world of Who quently tortured. The film editing is 4.5 out of 5 Govs police, accused of cheating, and tor- Wants to be a Millionaire? and the real- also very clever. The fact that most of

Fashion Forum: The Red Carpet’s Best & Worse

sophistication. One of those few was by Rachel Cabitt ‘12 Whoopi Goldberg. When the award The Oscars are not just recognized for Best Supporting Actress was being for awarding actors and actresses for presented, Whoopi stood out in an their superior talent, but also for unbearable leopard print dress. It acknowledging their extravagant looked like she had stopped by on her fashion taste. While many highly paid way to a safari. The clothing choice actors and actresses have some knowl- didn’t compliment her in any way, edgeable style, others are still trying to and made her stick out like a sore grasp the handle of fashion. This year, thumb. Many viewers’ eyes were the theme at the 2009 Oscars was old more focused on her horrifying outfit Hollywood glamour. Because of the rather than Penelope Cruz’s accom- recession, the celebrities and the set plishment! directors of the Oscars tried to tone While many of the men at the down the lavish gowns and elaborate Oscars all looked the same, one man decorations. On the red carpet many stood out among the numerous pen- neutral and strapless dresses and guins. That man was Mickey Rourke, black tuxedos were present. A lot of nominee for Best Leading Actor for new up and coming actors and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Oscars The Wrestler. He was spotted looking actresses showed off their fashion flare http://www.tmz.com very dapper in a white tux and a black wonderfully, while some old and vest on the carpet. He was wearing a jaded lacked common fashion sense. in a vintage Pierre Balmain that was Galliano halter donned with a sequin necklace with a tuff of his deceased The stars of the night, fashion 60 years old! The dress was a white floral pattern. Taraji P. Henson from dog’s hair, in memory. wise, wore sleek and elegant attire. and strapless with a lace vintage print Benjamin Button came out in a white, At the Oscars the most elegant and Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz, throughout. The three boasted about strapless, Robert Cavalli ruffled gown. outrageous garments are always on Freida Pinto, Taraji P. Henson, and actresses - Freida Pinto, Taraji P. Viola Davis from Doubt flaunted a view. You’ll see the hits and you’ll see Viola Davis were among the many of Henson, and Viola Davis - definitely gold Reem Acra halter dress with a the misses. But most of all, you’ll see them. Anne Hathaway sported a stepped up to the plate that Sunday diamond broach in the middle. Even the hard work and determination the strapless, beige, and shimmery evening. Pinto was one of the few who though the 81st Oscar Awards ceremo- many actors and actresses put forward Armani Prive dress. She was voted actually dared to wear color. Her ny was during a recession, people still to make the best movies of the year. best dressed among many critics and choice of attire was a reflection of the came out in style. The hard work and determination just celebrity talk shows. Penelope Cruz Indian culture in her movie, Slumdog Even the most highly paid in our deserve to be shown in the most prici- flowed through the flickering cameras Millionaire. The dress was a blue John country can still lack some fashion est and luxurious gowns.

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Fac Brat... Continued from page 4 Happy St. Patty’s Day!!!!!

Fun Facts about St. Patrick's Day

o The First St. Patrick's day parade was in Boston in 1737

o In Chicago, on St. Patrick's day the rivers are dyed green

o In Seattle, there is a ceremony where a green stripe is painted down the roads.

o Nine of the people who signed our Declaration of Independence were of Irish origin, and nineteen Presidents of the United States proud- ly claim Irish heritage -- including our first President, George Washington.

o Most people attend mass in the morning and then attend the St. Lilly Kingsbury Patrick's Day parade. Photo by Jennifer Migliore o On St. Patrick's Day shamrocks are commonly worn on the lapel. Lilly Smyth Kingsbury - age 7 G: What grade are you in? o Young boys and girls wear shamrocks and harp badges. L: I'm in the first grade G: What is your favorite subject in school? Information from http://www.funpages.com/stpatricksfunfacts/ L: Gym G: What is your favorite color? L: Blue G: What is your favorite thing to do? L: Swimming G: What do you want to be when you grow up? L: A veterinarian Spring Break Plans!! G: What is your favorite toy? L: My WebKinz Dog 1. Vianca Figueroa '10- going to Honduras G : What is your favorite show? 2. Amanda Correnti '09- going to the Bahamas L: Hannah Montana 3. Shaan Chatterjee '10- going to Hollywood to start my acting career so G : What is your most prized possession? that I will have time to win an Oscar by next year. L: eal jew- My necklace that my great grandma got me. It has r 4. So Min Lee '10- going home and paying the harp els on it. 5. Emma Rausch '10- working on my thesis G: What is your favorite book? 6. Ariel Shapiro '09- going to Cape Cod L: All of my American Girl Doll books 7. Andrew Dagres '10- going to Florida G: What is your favorite thing to do on campus? 8. Meghan Sommers '12- going to Florida L: Playing with Cordelia and Elloise (Mr. Gerry's daughters) 9. Julie Kutchin '11- going to Cabo San Lucas G: What is your favorite movie? 10. Bryce Johnson '09- going home L: Scobbie Do Pirates Ahoy 11. Cassandra Valarezo '10- going Home What is your favorite animal? 12. Tori Weisman '10- going to Aruba L: Guiney Pig 13. Abigail Howard '10- going to Kentucky to visit family G: Who is your favorite person on campus? 14. Lindsay Mackay '10- going to China! L: My mom 15. Erin Cahill '11- going to Florida 16. Emily Shea '12- going to Florida The editors of The Governor would like to 17. Megan Mullin '12- going to Maui 18. Kyle Doherty '10- going to Florida formally apologize to John Aleixo ‘11 for not 19. Pervito Williams '10- nothing much listing him as the author of his article “Cuba: 20. Kelly Lavallee '10- going to Kenya Full of Sights and Sounds” in the last issue.