Boston Latin School Volume XLVI — Issue I ArgoArgo November 2013

Spotlight Typhoon Hits the Philippines, Mr. Flynn Causing Worldwide Effects

tional organizations and private sectors tal. By sending some Filipino-American Mariel Ehrlich, II Contributing Writer have pledged to aid the devastated doctors who speak Tagalog, the most islands. Since the storm hit, the United common language in the Philippines, On the early morning of Novem- Nations’ Office for the Coordination volunteers will be able to assist with ber 8, Typhoon Haiyan hit the east coast of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has more than just medical care. Dr. Ro- of the Philippine archipelago. Locally taken control of compiling reliable berto Coganda says,“They’re helping referred to as Typhoon Yolanda, the information about the disaster. Person not just with medical support but with “super typhoon” is classified as the Joint Finder, an online collaboration between logistics [and] giving language lessons.” Typhoon Warning Center’s (JWTC’s) OCHA and Google, has cataloged over Humanitarian support is likewise com- highest intensity: Category 5. In fact, 100,000 records in order to help recon- ing from the larger Boston community. NASA experts suggest that it may be nect those affected by the storm. The Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley has the strongest tropical storm ever to have international community has organized directed Roman Catholic parishes hit land. Winds reached 235 mph and funds, medical support and other relief throughout the area to take collections By Cassidy Giacoppo, II Contributing Writer destroyed buildings by tearing off roofs, efforts to help the islands. Many coun- during weekend Mass to help victims

Everyone knows Mr. Malcolm Flynn. As the head of discipline, many students have been to his office. Whether they’ve had their phone taken away or started a fight with someone, a trip to Mr. Flynn’s office isn’t always a good one. What many people do not know is that Mr. Flynn was not always the head of discipline, and this year we are celebrating his fiftieth anniversary teaching at Boston Latin School (BLS)! You are probably wondering, “How did he survive this for so long?” Mr. Flynn actually loves what he does. His favorite part of BLS is the constant change. He enjoys seeing creative ideas because they show new approaches to old things. “It’s never the same; it’s al- ways evolving. It isn’t static; it’s becoming something better,” he explains. Mr. Flynn entered BLS as a tempo-

rary English teacher in 1964. As its advisor, GLOBALPOST.COM he led the chess team to a state champion- THE DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN ship win, which motivated the impressed breaking windows and hurling objects. tries, including the United States and of the typhoon. headmaster to open up a teaching position In Guiuan, for example, every one of the United Kingdom, have sent in troops Support for the Philippines can to him. Thereafter, he was a chess advisor municipality’s 45,000 buildings had its to help distribute food supplies and even be found within the Boston Latin for 20 years; under his supervision, the roof blown off. As streets flooded with desperately needed fresh water. Un- School (BLS) community. The Filipino team won seven state championships water, many lucky people were able to fortunately, children make up a large Club and the BLS Red Cross will likely and one national championship. “I was find refuge atop buildings and on high contingent of the affected, so concerns be collaborating to hold a fundraising never a genius chess player; the students ground. This catastrophe, however, left of malnutrition persist. Nevertheless, event for Typhoon Haiyan relief. The made themselves good,” Mr. Flynn says a stunning 5,000 dead. Haiyan swept aid has helped to deal with the dead event would encompass information modestly. He was also the on-and-off across central and southern Philippines, and prevent more losses, while victims about the disaster and performances by advisor for Student Council for 25 years missing densely populated Manila in from rural areas are being transported BLS groups, as well as possibly provide and to the Argo for another 25. He has run the north, but still spewing damage as to larger cities such as Cebu where they food. Club Vice President Kara-Jianna the extracurricular fair since its inception far as China and Vietnam. The storm can be treated. Undag says, “If you’ve ever been to and continues to supervise the BLS Mock hit land five times, leaving its strongest Relief efforts are also coming Tet festival, it’s basically a smaller ver- Trial Team. He even served as a golf coach mark on the city of Tacloban where directly from Boston. Local hospitals, sion.” The school community can still during the 1960s and 1970s! During this storm surge water levels reached up- including Massachusetts General Hos- help out by simply raising awareness time, he taught English at each grade level wards of 17 feet. pital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical or donating. Undag feels as though “a for 34 years until he was promoted to his Although the storm only raged Center, have already sent doctors and lot of people still don’t know about [the current position as Assistant Headmaster. for a few hours, the road to recovery nurses to the island nation. Within the typhoon].” Luckily, Undag’s family in He is a member of the faculty senate and could take years. With 13 million people next two weeks, at least 60 more doctors the Philippines is doing okay, as far she is in charge of faculty and student affairs. affected and over $200 million worth are expected to arrive in the Philippines, knows, and others in the Filipino com- Furthermore, Mr. Flynn supports of damage to infrastructure and agri- hoping to help the Philippine govern- munity have been blessed with similar students becoming leaders. He promotes culture alone, many countries, interna- ment reopen a deserted Tacloban hospi- reports. student initiative, student government and student leadership because he believes that everyone has good judgment. “Student leadership is shown by going above and News Tidbits beyond the classroom. I love to do things >>> Congratulations to the 2014 Senior >>> Guess what? There will be no Students found it very enlightening. that give responsibility to students. [They] Class Officers! school Monday, December 23, so you >>> Have you been wondering why should have the freedom to study... and President: Kenneth Cruz can start your vacation off right! This you can’t log on to your SIS account? the freedom to express themselves and Vice President: Brian Mangilog will be counted as a virtual snow It’s because passwords have been develop their leadership skills.” Mr. Flynn Secretary: Allie Kennelly day, so everyone (except the seniors!) reset to students’ birthdays (mmd- likes working with students all the time be- Treasurer: Joshua Johnson will have to make it up at the end of dyyyy format). If you want to change cause they have distinct personalities and and to the 2014 National Honors So- the school year, which now ends on your password, log on to a school help him notice how times are changing. ciety Officers! Friday, June 20. computer with your birthday and Mr. Flynn is being recognized at the President: Jake Zhu >>> Poet Robert Pinsky came to visit it will prompt you to select a new Annual Awards Dinner for his 50 years of Vice President: Michelle Ng BLS this year for the second time to password. After you have chosen a dedication to our beloved school. The din- Secretary: Lauren O’Shea talk to some of the Humanities classes new one, you should be all set to log ner will be held on Thursday, November 21 Treasurer: Jason Chen about the definition of happiness. on to your SIS account. at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Page 2 Argo Boston Latin School Argo Editors’ Note Editorial Board Editors-in-Chief Friends, Romans, countrymen. sive showing of BLS student-athletes member how we said we’d give Alice Xiao, I Sixies who haven’t had to sit through signing letters of intent to Division 1 you pizza? Just ask all the new Mike Skerrett, I someone awkwardly declaiming this schools and a crossword of which we Argonauts who’ve joined this year. piece yet. Welcome to our first full are especially proud. The first person They’re literally swimming in pizza. issue of the 2013-2014 year! We know to complete it and come find us (home- It’s painful but delicious. This is just • Content • you’ve been missing your number one rooms 125 and 215) will get a special the kind of journalist we are. Painful student-run newspaper, and we’re prize. No cheating. but delicious. News Editors back even better than before. We’re Of course, the Argo wouldn’t Well, here we are. We’ve all got- Marcella Caruso, I really proud of this issue. We feel like be the Argo without some mention of ten older. One year closer to our ines- Sylvie Stoloff, II there have been a lot of important local just how late we’ve stayed here on a capable death. Anyway, hope you all Assistant News Editor stories that have surfaced over the past Friday night. Hey, we’re missing the like the issue! Isabelle DeSisto, II month, and we’re glad to have written hypnotist! It’s not like he comes every Your Editors- in- Chief, about them. And, since it’s the begin- year or anything. Alice and Mike Forum Editors ning of the year, there have been lots Shout-out to Mr. Flynn, who has Jake Zhu, I of exciting developments within the completed 50 years of service to Bos- P.S. We might have lost both our Ming Ying, III BLS community. ton Latin School and is an exceptional bids for class office, but we still control Assistant Forum Editor Within the pages of the Novem- advisor. If you see him, give him a hug the media. We are the Fourth Estate. ber Argo, we have student opinions on from us. We’re sure he’d love it. Fear us. Because we’re about to unleash Terry Ni, III the government shutdown, an enthrall- If you like what you see, it’s some unbiased, relevant and interest- ing recap of Catching Fire, an impres- not too late to join the Argo! Re- ing information. So listen up. A&E Editors Allie Kennelly, I Grace Mann, I

What’s Inside Sports Editors News: The New Mayor in Town Page 3 Lucy Sergeant, I City Bus Drivers Go on Strike Page 3 German Tobar Lemus, I Senior Spotlight: Slater Ward Page 3 News: Bienvenue, Frenchies! Page 4 Senior Spotlight: Althea Berg Page 4 • Production • News: Whitey Bulger Sentenced for Life Page 5 Club Spotlight: NUtrons Robotics Team Page 5 Copy Editors Forum: Casino on the Vineyard Page 6 Michelle Ng, I Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Page 7 Sophia Sun, I China’s Relief Aid Less Than Ikea’s Page 8 Assistant Copy Editors Stop Snooping Now Page 8 Anli Xiang, II Drones Vs. Terrorism Page 8 Linda Qin, III Forum Versus: Which Party Should be Blamed for the Government Shutdown? Page 9 Copy Edit Associates A&E: Mackle, More Please Page 10 Isabel Alexander, I The First Improv Show of the Year Page 10 Antonio Arrendol, I Senior Spotlight: Jill Lydon Page 10 Rachel Chen, I A&E: Katniss is Back Page 11 Richard Fu, I She Wolf: Mega Edition Page 11 Club Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity Page 11 Eddie Hu, I A&E: Yeezus Rocks Page 12 Jasper Schilling, I Senior Spotlight: Sharzil Kazi Page 12 Rose Silverman, I Fun Page! Page 13 Jielun Tan, I Sports: Seniors Sign Letter of Intent Page 14 Yujia Song, II Started From the Bottom... Page 14 Kara-Jianna Undag, II Senior Spotlight: Meagan Lew Page 14 Karen Wang, II Sports: BLS Football: Rise to the TOP Page 15 Shirley Zhou, II Senior Spotlight: Maggie Mulligan Page 15 Elisabeth Kotsalidis, III Sports: Girls’ Volleyball: The Unthinkable Season Page 16 Alexandra Reilinger, III The Powderpuff Game Returns Page 16 Sophia Yang, III BLS Cheerleading: Never Give Up Page 16 Clare Zhou, III Jonathan Zou, III Erin Nuestro, V The Boston Latin Layout Editor Anna Peng, !!! School Association Assistant Layout Editors Riya Thomas, !!! has proudly supported and funded Boston Latin Nathan Han, !V School’s sports, extracurriculars, music, academics, and Layout Associates Mia Yee, II publications - including the Argo - for over 160 years. Aimee Chan, III Linda Zhang, III 1994 First Place 1996 New England 1996 Third Place 1998 New England 1997 New England Lina Liu, III New England Scholastic Press Suffolk University Scholastic Press Scholastic Press Ryan Li, III Scholastic Press Association High School Association Association Allyson Ping, IV Association Superior Journalism Superior Superior Sophia, Tang IV Competition Achievement Award Competition Achievement Award Achievement Award Alicia Zou, V David Chen, V

2004 New England 2007 First Place 2007 Honorable Mention 2011 Honorable Mention Photography Editors Scholastic Press Greater Boston Greater Boston Suffolk University Samantha To, II Association High School Newspaper High School Newspaper High School Journalism Zoe Huang, II Highest Competition Excellence Competition Excellence Competition Excellence Assistant Photography Editor Achievement Award in Sports Writing in News Writing in Forum Writing Samuel Ding, III ARGO • • • Boston Latin School Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur Faculty Advisor Boston, MA 02115 Kay Moon Ad Petendum Veritatem. The Argo strives, in accor- dance with the highest standards of journalism, to inform Special Thanks To and inspire its readers, to provide a forum for constructive Paul Pitts Argo debate, and to foster understanding among all members of Malcolm Flynn Argo the Boston Latin School community. Maliza Namude Boston Latin School Argo News Page 3 The New Mayor in Town Senior Spotlight winning the preliminary election, the and later landed at Boston College. By Marcella Caruso, I Walsh campaign took full advantage At age 21, Walsh joined the Laborers’ Slater Ward and Anton Xue, II News Editor and Contributing Writer of social media and campaign events, Local 223 Union, and is currently the attracting women, educators, stu- union’s president. In 1997, Walsh was On November 5, Massachusetts dents and parents with events likethe elected to the Massachusetts House of House of Representatives member “Women for Walsh” event and the Representatives, representing the 13th Martin J. Walsh defeated at-large Boston Boston Latin School Mayoral Forum. Suffolk District, which is one of the City Councilor John R. Connolly. The On Election Day, early figures went state’s most diverse. There, Walsh au- race was a tight one; after over 140,000 well for Connolly, with high turnouts thored public construction law reforms, votes, Walsh took the lead at 52 percent in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, helped pass “smart growth district” while Connolly trailed just behind at South End and parts of Charlestown. legislation and supported infrastructure 48 percent.Walsh’s victory was well- As the day progressed, polls swung and zoning improvements.Walsh is a fought but a surprise. For most of the in Walsh’s favor. By about 9:30 P.M. on founding member of the Neighborhood race, he was con- House Public sidered a political Charter School. underdog, never He is a strong ad- placing notably in vocate for pub- By Michael Skerrett, I polls and lacking lic schools, has Editor-in-Chief the power and sta- backed annual tus of the Connolly funding to Bos- Who’s Slater Ward? What’s Slater campaign (the first ton’s alternative Ward? Why is Slater Ward? Good to announce its schools and has question. Allow me to set the stage. candidacy in early pushed to pass The year is 2007. The location is the 2013). “Marty was laws that would Rafael Hernandez School. The time a virtual unknown allow the city to is mid-afternoon. A young boy, rosy out of his district,” turn underper- cheeks, spiky blond hair and glasses, a senior Walsh ad- forming schools runs down a gymnasium doing laps viser commented. into pilot, mag- for gym class. But wait! He doesn’t no- “We had to send net or in-district tice a bump at the end of the gym! He a clear message to charter schools.A trips over it, falls gracefully face first the public about strong and ear- into the wall, breaks his front teeth his cachet, make ly supporter of and his wrists, and has to be taken to

a statement to the BOSTONHERALD.COM marriage equal- the dentist/hospital. WALSH ENJOYING HIS VICTORY WITH SUPPORTERS public of having ity, he calls it his And it was all uphill from there. the je ne sais quoi of a mayor.”The cam- Election Day, Connolly conceded: “We proudest vote as a legislator. He was I first met Slater in kindergarten, paign worked hard to project Walsh as came up short tonight, but I am very initially recognized for his work as the where he was rolling with the cool a strong supporter of the unions and proud of how we ran this campaign. This State House leader on substance abuse kids and doing rebellious things like a “man of the people” who is aware campaign looked like the entire city of and recovery issues. He has also served skipping lunch to spend more time of the societal ills that plague Boston. Boston from Day 1 and I’m so proud of as chairman of the Committee on Home- at recess and skipping class to spend Already with a groundswell of support that.” Not long after, President Obama land Security and Federal Affairs and more time at lunch. We’ve been friends in his neighborhood of Dorchester, the called to offer his congratulations to is currently House chair of the Ethics for almost our entire lives, from the campaign branched out to other neigh- Walsh, the Mayor-elect of Boston.Walsh, Committee.In January, Walsh will take days when we would trade baseball borhoods for support, emphasizing a the eldest son of Irish immigrants, has his place as the 54th mayor of Boston, cards to missing Holy Name dances diverse demographic that effectively been a lifelong resident of Dorchester. replacing the outgoing Thomas M. Me- in eighth grade because we wanted reflects that of Boston. As one senior Growing up, Walsh attended St. Mar- nino (the city’s longest serving mayor) to play Modern Warfare 2 in my liv- advisor put it, “Walsh was not just garet’s School in Dorchester, followed who was elected in 1993 and is currently ing room. He’s been with me through some ‘Dorchester guy’ running.”After by Newman Preparatory High School in his fifth term. all my weird phases, and has always managed to maintain an air of youth- fulness. City Bus Drivers Go on Strike Slater will frustrate you, but in a hilarious and endearing way nobody contracts this past year, Veolia has a “rogue element” by Mayor Menino, else could possibly pull off. Once in By Sylvie Stoloff, II & instituted changes in the bus drivers’ was responsible for this illegal strike, the third grade, (this was pre-accident, Isabelle DeSisto, II News Editor & Assistant News Editor health care plan and payroll policies; and four strikers have since lost their mind you) he came to my sleepover furthermore, drivers are now required jobs out of five originally suspended. birthday party. I wanted to go to bed, “Where’s the Bus” —it is a smart- to check in each day before work to BLS, too, saw the effects of the but Slater kept lying on his mattress phone app that many Boston Latin make sure they are prepared to operate strike in school on Tuesday. According shooting me with a Nerf gun until School (BLS) students use to plan their the buses, instead of simply bringing to the day’s attendance reports from I cried. Another time, during a fifth busy mornings as they scramble to bus keys home with them after a shift Mr. Lane in the Registrar’s office, 127 grade overnight trip to Thompson make the MBTA bus or train that will and returning to work the next morn- students were marked absent on Oc- Island, he hid behind a table and bring them to school on time. But a ing. Another disputed addition was the tober 8, which stands in sharp contrast threw markers at the rest of us while similar app, introduced this October, introduction of the “safety desk,” which to 51 on October 7 and 53 on October we tried to do a group building activ- called “Where’s My School Bus,” which enables easier communication between 9. BLS only has two yellow school ity. It’s hard to be angry when you’re applied this concept to yellow school dispatchers, bus drivers and other staff buses coming from Charlestown and laughing so hard. buses, was not met with such praise. It, in the event of an emergency. Of course, East Boston, and since MBTA charter He used to be part of his el- along with other grievances associated the “Where’s the Bus” app played a role buses were not affected by the strike, ementary school’s running club, and with Veolia, the new company manag- too: dubbed as “spy devices” by a scroll- there is speculation as to how many would often be seen jogging along ing their busing contract, incited a mass ing banner on the Bus Drivers’ Union BLS students (especially seniors) capi- the outskirts of Franklin Park and strike among bus drivers, who picketed website, these GPS trackers allowed talized on the opportunity for what running up Bear Hill, wearing only bus yards instead of reporting to work. parents to view a live map of the loca- they anticipated to be a free day off. shorts in weather that would freeze a Approximately 600 out of 700 drivers tion of their child’s school bus and were Mr. Lane commented that there were lesser man’s blood. Did I mention he’s went on strike on Tuesday, October 8, met with abounding criticism. more tardy seniors than usual, many super into Ron Swanson and Dwight affecting some 33,000 Boston Public The afternoon of the strike, Veolia bearing dubious absence notes. Two Schrute? Yeah. He’s that manly. School students who ride buses. This sought legal action against the union anonymous seniors disclosed their ex- Often mistaken for a sixie, Slater left children stranded at bus stops, or to force the drivers back to work. periences on October 8: “It was a pleas- is, in reality, the life of any party he stuck at home with no way of getting Union leaders claimed the strike was ant day and very worthwhile for all the goes to. He’s easy to talk to, and de- to school. Some of the luckier children a “wildcat strike.” In other words, it seniors who took advantage of beautiful spite his rebellious streak, is one of the were given rides to school by Boston was not condoned by union officials. weather and what we thought would kindest people you’ll meet. Fun fact: police officers, and the MBTA allowed In fact, the union urged the drivers to be an excused absence. We would do Slater never eats lunch! Now, if that’s free rides for all students. Still, the city return to work following the immense it all again if we could,” they revealed. not personal commitment I just don’t reported an attendance drop of ten protest the strike provoked. Because of Unfortunately for such individuals, know what is. He might not know percent below average, and this crisis union compliance, Veolia was not able absences and tardies unrelated to those what he wants to do in the future, but forced many families to rearrange their to legally terminate the driver strike. two particular school buses, or those of I can promise you he’ll be having tons childcare plans for the mornings, thus Mayor Menino, however, threatened students claiming bus issues but hailing of fun and making friends wherever altering the work days of adults as well to “pursue all legal action” against bus from other neighborhoods, were unex- he goes. And for members of the class as the education of their children. drivers if they did not return to work the cused. Additionally, some students have of 2014, “Free Slater” is just about as The new transportation contractor following day, a warning that proved expressed discontent that this mass abse good a senior motto as any. for the city, a company called Veolia, effective the next morning when most of nce coincided with senior class elec- Slater is the kind of guy who will seems to be the root of most bus driv- the bus drivers returned to work. A fac- tions, a factor which may have contrib- bail you out of jail. But knowing him, ers’ grievances. Since taking over their tion of the Bus Drivers’ Union, deemed uted to the final results he’ll probably be in jail too. Page 4 News Boston Latin School Argo Senior Spotlight Bienvenue, Frenchies! Althea Berg By Emilio Vides-Curnen, II Contributing Writer

The month of October was a busy one at Boston Latin School, but even amidst all the turmoil you probably noticed something different. New faces graced our halls for a few days last month and lovely-sounding words filled the air. These newcomers were not sixies or B-sies you had not seen before; they were the students of the Lycée International des Pontonniers in Strasbourg, France. Here as part of an international exchange part- nership between the city of Strasbourg and Boston, they stayed with correspon- By Alice Xiao, I Editor-in-Cheif dents from BLS and visited the school to gain proficiency in our native language You might hear this girl before you and to experience American culture. see her big brown eyes and earthy outfits. This French-American exchange (II) VIDES-CURNEN EMILIO French exchange students posing with their BLS tour guides By hearing, I mean hearing full out rendi- program is the brainchild of Madame tions of “Rent”, “High School Musical”, or Lapointe, the French I and French II teach- BLS student. The administration was ex- in my fingers.” They were particularly even Hannah Montana throwbacks. You er at BLS. Madame Lapointe had visited tremely flexible and helpful, extending a fond of Dunkin’ Donuts (but then again, might even confuse her with an angel— Strasbourg as part of another, outside of warm welcome to the visitors. Other BLS who isn’t?) and Newbury Street. The after all, how can anyone sing that well? school, Boston-Strasbourg partnership students were also gracious, frequently American correspondents got the chance But Althea Berg is decidedly hu- exchange a few summers ago. While asking questions to the Strasbourgeois. to practice their French and learn more man. Down-to-earth, warm and gener- there she met Madame Rachel Audhuy, The exchange students were a little sur- about French culture. One of the greatest ous, she is the epitome of an awesome an English teacher at the Lycée Interna- prised at how different BLS is from their parts of the program was getting to meet person. Born and raised in the same tional des Pontonniers. Upon visiting own school and were impressed by the new people and building lasting friend- house in Jamaica Plain, a.k.a. Gay P, a.k.a. the school in Strasbourg and interacting amount of work their correspondents ships. Correspondent Brian O’Connell cradle of hipsters, a.k.a. “where we share with its students, Madame Lapointe completed on a daily basis. In fact, the (II) states: “I enjoyed sharing experi- which natural herbs alleviate pain dur- knew that she had to find a way to only main difficulty that arose through- ences that I do so often, but to which he ing natural birth,” Berg proudly admits connect the students of the Lycée with out the exchange for the correspondents was so unfamiliar.” All the correspon- that she “wouldn’t want to have been those of Boston Latin. Madame Audhuy was completing their schoolwork while dents and their exchange students rea born anywhere else” without the aid was in total agreement and the Boston- also spending time with their exchange lly became closer because of this experi- of an obstetrician. She is also one of the Strasbourg exchange program was born. student. Gloribel Rivas (II) admits, “It ence. most multicultural people I know, truly The arrival of the French exchange was difficult to be a good host and bal- The Boston-Strasbourg exchange representing her JP clan well. Not only students was greatly anticipated by all ance my academic responsibilities at the program was by all accounts a success. is she half black, but she is also fluent in BLS correspondents, myself included. Af- same time.” Nevertheless, she, like all Both groups of students were exposed Spanish because of a year spent abroad ter all, it was most of the correspondents’ the other correspondents, felt that it was to another culture and strengthened with her family in Ecuador. first exchange experience. Needless to say, well worth it. their linguistic skills through conversa- There must be something in the it was soon apparent that there was no The overall benefit of the pro- tion in foreign languages. In the words filtered tap water of the Berg household, reason to worry. The students from Stras- gram was felt by all parties involved. of Madame Lapointe, “It is incredibly because Althea is blessed not only with bourg were incredibly friendly, flexible The “Frenchies” got to be immersed in important to immerse yourself in the great looks, but also an amazing voice. and open to new experiences. Each day, the language of a foreign country and [foreign] culture if you want to learn the A fearless captain of Wolfettes, BLS’s they would do an activity characteristic experience another culture. They tried language.” The educational benefit of best all-girls acapella group, Berg deter- to Boston or American culture, such as classic American foods like chowder the exchange program was apparent by minedly dedicates every Tuesday after- riding the Duck Boats, watching a Celtics and burgers, even though some of them the end, with both sides having grown noon to arranging their music and leading game or shopping at Faneuil Hall. were caught using a fork and knife. As more comfortable in speaking their non- her girls to superstar status in the music The exchange students also accom- Aurélien Pasteau, an exchange student, native language. Perhaps this exchange world. This rising star has performed panied their correspondents to school and adds, “Every time I eat American food experience will be the first of more to at Jordan Hall and toured the eastern witnessed a typical day in the life of a my fingers get shiny. I can see myself come at BLS. seaboard with Boston Children’s Chorus. Berg possesses athletic prowess as well. She is a member of the crew team, having rowed on varsity from ninth grade Journalist Dan Rea Returns to BLS to midway through her junior year. Berg is victims wrongfully convicted of murder. valuable advice: “The two most important By Vicky Grinberg, II known for her strong arms, which she has Contributing Writer Although he is no longer a broad- elements [in life] are ability and opportu- fondly named Thing 1 and Thing 2. She caster on television, he has moved on to nity.” A person can be as smart as Greene, also swam on the swim team from eighth Students were surprised to learn the a job he finds equally satisfying: hosting but if he does not take advantage of op- to tenth grade, boldly speeding through impressive routines and tricks of journal- his own radio show. When asked how portunities, he will not get anywhere, Rea the water in perfect form. ism when they attended a talk given by he chooses his topics, he explained to explained. On the other hand, it is impos- Have I mentioned how great Althea expert Dan Rea on November 13. Rea students that he likes to vary the subject sible for someone to seize an opportunity is at baking? Well, she is great at baking. graduated from the all-boys Boston Latin matter of his shows. For example, one in a field in which he has little experience I look forward to her gifts of brownies, School (BLS) in 1962. To give students a night he invited the deans of Harvard or capability. cookies and cupcakes whenever she de- sense of what BLS was like back when he University, University of Massachusetts Rea concluded with some tricks of cides to grace the world with her cooking attended, he asked the audience to guess Boston and Boston College to discuss the trade for the aspiring journalists in his excellence. I think the best cupcakes I’ve how many of the thirty students in his the college admissions process. Another audience. He introduced his method of ever had are her red velvet ones with freshman homeroom actually graduated. night, he featured the brilliant scientist the “pre-interview,” in which he asks the cream cheese frosting and red sugar Shockingly, only six made it through to Brian Greene – “the Albert Einstein of the guest his questions before the camera rolls sprinkles (and this is a food connoisseur senior year; the rest were “gently guided twenty-first century”—and a man who to ensure that he captures the material he speaking here). through the doors and across the street” lives in a Massachusetts swamp, both wants to be displayed in his program. This I can honestly say that my life has to Boston English High School. Rea is not discussing quantum physics. also makes the guests feel comfortable. gotten infinitely better from meeting as critical of this system as one would Emphasizing the diversity of He points out that while these guests are Althea. She’s always so patient with ev- imagine: he says it taught him skills for “Nightside,” Rea described how it at- geniuses in their fields, anyone will feel eryone, and a world class listener to boot. dealing with competition that he later tracts listeners and callers not only from uncomfortable out of his or her element. Her kindness is infectious, making me try found useful in his career. around the country, but also from around He finished by remarking that there harder to be a better person every day. She Dan Rea has been successful in his the world. In one week, for example, his are many types of intelligence, but that also has a great sense of humor, or maybe career as a television reporter for 31 years, call-in guests included a schoolteacher in his opinion, the most important one is she’s just too nice to tell me my jokes are and then a radio show host at “NightSide” from Siberia, Russia, who discussed with curiosity. It seems as though his message awful. Come to think of it, it might actu- at WBZ. Educated at Boston University him the possible correlation between cell was heard—some audience members ally be the latter. Law School and the now non-existent phones and brain cancer. Although the expressed interest in listening to his show Nevertheless, I am sure that Althea Boston State College, Rea combines his material in his show is diverse, it tends following his speech. Another student will create happiness wherever she goes talents in law and journalism when con- to view subject matter through a con- said that although she might not agree because she acts like summer and walks ducting interviews. He has interviewed servative lens, as he is a self-described with his opinions, it was “interesting like rain, not to mention she listens like every U.S. president since Gerald R. Ford “Libertarian.” to see his reasoning.” If nothing else, a spring and talks like June, her birth and counts celebrities like Bill Cosby as Later, Rea asked the audience student said she could see journalism as month. June really represents all that his personal friends. Nevertheless, Rea whether there were any students look- a much “more realistic and promising Althea is: warm, fun and beautiful, both considers his biggest accomplishment to ing to pursue a career in journalism. For career choice than [she had thought it inside and out. be helping to secure the release of four those who raised their hands, he offered was] before.” Boston Latin School Argo News Page 5 Whitey Bulger Sentenced for Life Club Spotlight 16 years caring for him in their shared Roger Wheeler told the Los Angeles By Sylvie Stoloff, II & Santa Monica, California apartment. Times. Bulger’s own lawyer, Hank NUtrons Robotics Team Isabelle DeSisto, II News Editor & Assistant News Editor Assuming a false identity, she paid Brennan, expressed his own “discon- By John Zhang, II bills, ran errands and secured medica- tent” following the trial due to the Contributing Writer The story of the infamous James tions for Bulger, who was on the Fed- fact that a number of offenders have “Whitey” Bulger has plagued Boston’s eral Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) apparently not been held responsible Interested in robotics? Well, you’re recent history since 1943, when he was Ten Most Wanted list. All complaints for crimes like Bulger’s. in luck! Here in the Boston area, we have first arrested at fourteen years old for and arguments made subsequent to her Despite the fact that his chances our own robotics team: the NUtrons, theft. Thursday, November 14 played a indictment were rejected by the court at receiving a reduced sentence ap- which is a chapter of the For Inspira- pivotal role in the continuation of this of appeals. pear dismal, Bulger and his lawyers tion and Recognition of Science and sad saga when Bulger received two For the families of some of the vic- plan to appeal this new sentence Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competi- consecutive life sentences in prison tims, this trial offered something akin on the grounds that the defendant tion series. It is comprised of students for the mob-related crimes he com- to closure, but the damage inflicted by should have had the chance to present from Boston Latin School, Revere High mitted throughout his 84 an immunity defense School and Brookline High School with years. He was convicted of because he had been college mentors from Northeastern racketeering (carrying on working (in question- University and Wentworth Institute illegal business activities), ably legal ways) with of Technology, and split into teams of extortion, drug-trafficking, a federal prosecutor, around four members. Every year dur- money-laundering and mur- who is now dead. His ing the beginning of January, each team der (he was linked with a legal team was also is given six weeks to construct a robot total of 11). Judge Denise upset that some of that completes a challenge specific to Casper found no mitigat- those who testified that year. Past challenges have included ing factors in his case and against Bulger were hanging tubes, shooting hoops and was very open in her dis- themselves criminals, throwing Frisbees. Students are guided gust for this criminal. “The including a hitman who by mentors who teach them how to scope, the callousness, the served time for admit- overcome the engineering challenges depravity of your crimes ting to an astonishing necessary to build a functioning robot. is almost unfathomable,” 20 murders. The competition runs from the begin- Casper commented, accord- Although it could ning of January to the end of April. ing to a Boston Globe article. answer some questions, During the first six weeks, students THEGUARDIAN.COM Bulger has been ordered to COURT SKETCH OF A GUILTY WHITEY BULGER this appeal also has build their robots. They devote the rest pay $19.5 million in restitu- the potential to further of the year to competitions and a few tion to his victims and another $25.2 Bulger is, of course, irreparable. In an harm Bulger victims. On the off-chance off-season events scattered throughout million to the government. Prosecu- interview with the National Broadcast- that 84-year-old Bulger dies while his the year. tors have found some of this money ing Company (NBC), Tom Donahue, appeal is pending, his whole case could Although building robots is the in the form of Bulger’s assets, seizing whose father was killed by Bulger in be dissolved. Per the “abatement ab main focus of the program, overall, it a $50,000 diamond Claddagh ring and the 1980’s while giving Bulger’s target initio” law, this could mean that his aims to encourage students to pursue $822,000 from his California apartment. a ride home, says of the trial, “It’s bit- entire case will be dismissed, includ- careers in science and technology. Stu- During the trial, Bulger remained tersweet but it’s a damn good feeling.” ing everything associated with it; it dents will learn valuable skills involv- sociopathically unmoved. He spoke According to the Boston Globe, he is would appear in legal records as if ing robot programming and design, only two words over the course of relieved that “finally [his] dad can be this entire scandal had never existed. including methods such as Computer- the two-day affair: “yes” and “no.” at peace.” This could have horrifying effects on Aided Design and software like Solid- Although legal experts expected some Surprisingly, this process is not Bulger’s victims, who would not only Works and Java. verbal response from the mobster, over—Bulger wishes to appeal his not have their closure but also have Founded in 1998, the NUtrons is he declined to participate, telling his sentencing. This could be good news their legal restitution revoked. To one of the oldest and most successful lawyers that he considered his trial a for some victims who still feel there are put it in the words of Suffolk Univer- FIRST robotics teams in the New Eng- sham. Nevertheless, Bulger’s lawyer questions left to be answered, especial- sity Law Professor Rosanna Cavallar, land area and is based in Northeastern announced his client’s plea of guilty ly concerning the extent to which the such ramifications would be “one University. We have an impressive com- on all charges, in exchange for leniency FBI was involved with Bulger’s crimes. more galling twist of the knife” for petition track record. Just last year, we toward Catherine Greig, Bulger’s long- “It won’t end for me until the FBI and Bulger victims. Hopefully the process won the Boston Regional Competition term girlfriend. Greig, who is serving Justice Department come clean...until of this criminal’s appeal will be efficient and placed second in its counterpart a prison sentence of eight years for the public knows the extent of their and just, and the families of his victims all the way in Florida. In 2001, we were conspiracy to harbor a fugitive, spent involvement in this corruption,” victim will get the closure they deserve. victorious at the World Championships and we’ve been trying hard to win the title again. Chris Hines, an alumnus and BLS Sixies Welcome Yoga Initiative current mentor of the team, comments on the success and opportunities af- They have split the greater part of the mood, self-regulation and substance forded by participation in the Nutrons: By Cassidy Giacoppo, II ContributingWriter school year between two modules: the use on the students who participated “I was given a full-tuition scholarship first extending from October through in the study. to Northeastern through the [FIRST] This year at Boston Latin School, December, and the second from January Although the program began a program. I had a great experience with approximately half of the students in to April. Students in these specially- little more than a month ago, students FIRST when I was a student partici- Class VI are participating in a yoga selected classes will practice yoga skills are already able to recognize some of pant,” he says. initiative in place of their physical edu- instead of PE. When the second module its results. Heather Mulkerin (VI) com- The FIRST program extends far cation class. This new program is part is over they will continue with their ments, “yoga has not improved that beyond the Boston area, and the NU- of a yoga research study led by a group scheduled PE class. Each yoga class is much thus far, but it has helped me to trons is just one of its many chapters. of scientists from the surrounding area. divided between centering and breath- focus better in classes.” Some students Founded by the inventor of the Segway, Funded by the National Institute on ing exercises, warm ups, yoga postures, view their yoga class as a break from it has national recognition and has been Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Kripalu relaxation, integration and/or medita- the hustle and bustle of Boston Latin endorsed by Stephen Colbert, will.i.am Center for Yoga and Health Institute tion. Students will become more aware School. “It’s nice to escape from the and President Obama! It is currently for Extraordinary Living (IEL), it aims of the connection between their mind stress and pressure of BLS even for living out the vision of its founder to to examine the effects of yoga instruc- and body. Each class aims to create a just a short period of time. Doing yoga “...create a world where science and tion on middle school and high school safe environment where students are has helped me to relax and it has even technology are celebrated.” students. These researchers are firm able to develop mindfulness, compas- helped me to concentrate more on my Participating in this club requires supporters of the belief that yoga has the sion and a sense of community with studies,” adds Tessa Giacoppo (VI). a large time commitment, but the potential to transform our world, and their peers. Even the male students in the grade, experience is worth the investment. they hope to prove this by investigating All students of Class VI (with pa- who might rather be playing sports, There are over $16,000,000 in scholar- its effects on students’ emotional learn- rental consent) took a questionnaire at can already begin to see the benefits of ships that the sponsors of the FIRST ing skills. Among their main targets are the beginning of October asking ques- taking yoga. “Yoga makes my injuries organization provide for students who stress management, emotional regula- tions relating to the study. At the end heal faster and it gives me more balance participate in the program. The meet- tion, self-appreciation, confidence and of the study, toward the end of March, which helps me in playing sports,” says ings have already started for this school strong peer relationships. another questionnaire will be taken to Kyson Cheong (VI). The researchers year, but anyone who wishes to join is This team of researchers has see the effects that yoga had on the stu- hope that in collaboration with Boston still welcome. The meetings take place brought their program to various other dents. A research team will compare the Latin School, they will be able to decide in the basement of Richards Hall at schools in the Boston and Western Mas- responses from students who took yoga whether including yoga within the Northeastern University on Tuesdays sachusetts areas, and more than 1000 with those of students who did not take physical education curriculum is an and Thursdays from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 students in grades 7-12 have participat- yoga to examine the effects the program effective way to reduce stress and im- P.M. More information on FIRST and ed in the study since its inception. Here has had. The researchers would like to prove self-regulation. Both would be the NUtrons can be found at http:// at BLS, thirty-two sixie gym classes have see whether the yoga intervention had outcomes much appreciated in the BLS www.usfirst.org/ and http://nutrons. been chosen at random as participants. positive effects on factors such as stress, community. com/, which is still being developed. Page 6 Forum Boston Latin School Argo Casino on the Vineyard the trend. Construction of the casino Thus they only live on Martha’s Vine- on how well the casino is run. That is, By Antonio Arrendol, I Contributing Writer would add not only short-term work yard for about four months on average provided those opposed to the casino for blue-collar workers, but long-term (during tourist season). Shockingly see past the stigmas associated with Martha’s Vineyard, the ever-pop- jobs for those who would work in the enough, year-round residents in the casinos. ular vacation spot in Dukes County, casino. The casino would be open all winter months often get so bored that One such stigma is the cliché Massachusetts, seems to be next on the year, ensuring more than the usual they turn to drugs and alcohol, devel- “hive of scum and villainy” attitude list of potential new casino locations in short-lived bursts of work residents get oping what is called “end-of-the-line toward areas with casinos. In pop cul- our state. Undeterred by the refusal of during tourist season. The winter off- syndrome,” with around 31 percent of ture, casinos are often seen as catalysts East Boston residents to let a casino months, however, also present another residents suffer from. Martha’s Vine- for other kinds of crime, including into their neighborhood, the Wam- theft, murder, prostitution and panoag tribe of Native Americans other illegal acts. Many studies, in the Martha’s Vineyard’s town of including a 2012 study done by Aquinnah are determined to open a researchers at the University of casino on their tribal land, and claim Nevada, however, show that to already have federal approval. there is little evidence that ca- Residents of Martha’s Vineyard are sinos are related to increased generally split on whether or not they crime rates. Also, the same fear agree on the construction of a casino felt by a community when the on their island, and the general stigma threat of a Walmart looms over that is associated with casinos has it arises: won’t it take revenue raised a red flag in the eyes of many and customers away from local residents. As arguments are made on businesses? As previously men- both sides about whether or not it tioned, there is already a dan- is legal to put a casino on the island gerously low amount of things continue to broil, the question in the to do in Martha’s Vineyard, so back of everyone’s mind is: “Is this there are not many other busi- casino going to hurt the island?” The nesses that stand to lose much in answer, thankfully, is no. the ways of revenue—at least in The construction of a casino on the eight months out of the year

Martha’s Vineyard presents a number STREETWISE.CO when Martha’s Vineyard is miss- A TYPICAL CASINO TABLE of benefits for the small island. One ing 75% of its inhabitants. benefit the casino would bring would problem for the island’s citizens, one yard is so boring that with 75 percent of As the battle goes on about be an increase in tourism and com- the casino might not be able to cure, but its residents gone, one out of any three whether there can be a casino on merce. Martha’s Vineyard has been a could certainly help alleviate. residents is likely to have consumed the island in the first place, I can vacation destination of wealthy people Martha’s Vineyard’s population excessive amounts of alcohol just to only hope the casino is approved. for a long time, and with not much else situation is an odd one, and gives rise relieve the boredom, and thus acquired Wouldn’t you as a Bostonian enjoy to do on the island, a casino would be to unique problems within the com- an addiction. Additionally, another 14 not having to travel across the coun- an excellent spot at which all those munity. The population of the island percent suffers from depression, much try to find a good casino? Being in the rich tourists can spend their money during the summer is five times larger more than the national average of 8 scenic location of Martha’s Vineyard (not to mention have some fun). Also, than the population during the winter, percent. Coupled with the increasing certainly does not hurt either, and it the casino would provide stability for because the island is almost entirely joblessness, this makes for a dangerous would cut travel costs immensely. those on the island who are not quite dependent on tourism as its main problem, one which the casino can- Coupled with how much it would so affluent. Unemployment has been source of income and activity, and nott solve, but can certainly remedy. benefit the people, I look forward to on the rise in the United States, and the majority of the island’s residents The casino would add livelihood, and the casino’s completion, hopefully in Martha’s Vineyard is no exception to are rich enough to afford two houses. even rake in winter tourists depending the near future. Limits on Internet Usage Time work is the only exception. This pol- limitations from schools and parents, information on what they learned By Minh Trinh, III Contributing Writer icy follows a recent survey taken by as well as more government research. in school, or extra help for a subject the advocacy group, Common Sense I, however, am against limiting they are struggling with in school. How long do you spend on Media, which found that, compared Internet usage time to two hours. Time Online courses for various subjects are the Internet daily? Doctors now to two years ago, twice as many spent on the Internet and other forms available on the Internet. Some schools recommend that Internet usage time, for kids are using mobile media, thus of media isn’t “excessive.” The Internet across the nation are even using entertainment purposes, be limited to spending three times as long on devices. is not all frivolous nonsense; it is also a the Internet as a primary tool to teach two hours daily and that laptops children, using a website known and smartphones be kept from as “Khan Academy.” In this the bedroom. scenario, kids are exposed to These recommendations media for much longer than two are part of a new policy from the hours. Yet, it is for a good cause. American Academy of Pediatrics. This is an example of how the Though the recommendations Internet may be used for will most likely be met with the education. rolling of eyes, the influential The Internet is also a pediatricians group insists that means of communication in this unrestricted media may lead to increasingly digital society. As the serious consequences. world becomes more and more According to Dr. Victor technologically advanced, as well Strasburger, adolescent medi- as more reliant on digital me- cine specialist at the Univer- dia, it is essential that we begin sity of New Mexico and lead teaching kids how to use the Inter- author of the policy, the In- net from an early age. Email, texting ternet is linked to violence, and social media, are all forms of cyber-bullying, obesity, lack of communication that people use sleep and many Aother problems. on a daily basis. Is it different? Though it is not a major cause of Yes, but people nowadays do not these problems, many people, meet in person or call when they specifically parents, are unaware want to exchange information. DANIELLEZACK.COM of the impact that the Internet EXCESSIVE INTERNET USAGE MAY BE HARZARDOUS The news is now available on and other forms of media have the Internet, as well as on paper on children. Additionally, 75 percent of all families means of communication. and TV. Articles are being published This policy is aimed towards with children up to the age of eight have It is often used to reinforce online, as more and more people get children that use Internet-connected a mobile device at home, and 38 percent education. Though the policy excludes their news from the Internet rather devices. It is an expansion to the of children under two have used a de- online homework, the Internet has so than from TV or newspapers (sorry academy’s earlier policy of limiting vice. A report also states U.S. children much more potential, more than just Argo). These are just two examples. TV and entertainment time to two spend on average seven hours using “online homework.” Many students The world is becoming reliant on digital hours daily. Similarly, under the new media daily. Doctors believe this exces- look towards the Internet to reinforce media, and limiting Internet usage time policy all forms of entertainment on the sive usage is over-stimulating them. what they learn in the classroom, for children at this age would just be Internet will be limited. Online home- They hope this policy will lead to more whether it be help with homework, more crippling them for the future. Boston Latin School Argo Forum Page 7 Jimmy Kimmel Controversy passing a petition forcing the gov- made from the perspective of a naive in jest, that may offend others com- By Edward Hu, I Contributing Writer ernment to investigate it, the exact 6-year-old who does not understand pletely belies the entire basis on opposite is happening. the potential consequences of this which this country was founded. The Over the November 9-10 week- Additionally, the petition is com- action. Secondly, comparing ABC to first amendment to the Constitution, end, over a 1000 people picketed at the pletely, absolutely and thoroughly ri- Nazi Germany is a drastic underrep- the first article of the Bill of Rights, Burbank ABC headquarters. Nearly a diculous. The petition critiques “ABC’s resentation of the atrocities committed protects the American people’s “free- month earlier, a petition passed on We management” for “[promoting] racial during World War II, a far more seri- dom of speech.” It does not pro- the People, the White House’s petition hatred,” and even goes as far as to ous matter altogether. These issues tect a freedom of speech that is site because of Jimmy Kimmel’s late compare the network to “Nazi Ger- aside, however, the fact that the White completely inoffensive and con- night show. Kimmel aired a contro- many.” First of all, the definition of House has to take the time to acknowl- sistent with current social ideals. versial “Kids’ Table” segment in These restrictions, by definition, which a 6-year-old suggested that contradict the idea of freedom. we “kill everyone in China” in or- I acknowledge that there are der to avoid paying off our rising certain limits to this freedom of national debt. This drew both na- speech—if a person pulls out a tional and international criticism. gun and threatens to shoot you, The online petition condemning he should be arrested, just as a this “racial hatred” quickly hit the person who walks into an airport 100,000 signatures requirement and says, “I have a bomb,” even and the Chinese foreign ministry if he is joking, should be tackled demanded a formal apology from and thoroughly searched. But the TV station.This is a complete outside the realm of private and overreaction to a simple and public safety, I believe the people harmless joke. This hate on ABC, of this country deserve the free- and Kimmel by connection, is ut- dom to express their thoughts, terly unfounded. Firstly, Jimmy as offensive and unorthodox as Kimmel is a comedian. It is his they may be, with carefree aban- job to tease, mock and make fun don. Conversely, their critics of sensitive topics. His critics must also deserve the same freedom to ASIANWEEK.COM consider his vocation when criti- JIMMY KIMMEL SITS DOWN WITH THE KID criticize and critique as they see cizing him for racism. They are fit. And that is exactly what I am taking a statement, which was meant racism is problematic.Even if this edge (and possibly investigate, as the doing. Although I may completely to be taken in jest, far too seriously. statement was meant to be taken petition states) this matter only places disagree with the hatred against Kim- Maybe he did go a little too far seriously, killing all of China to even more weight and emphasis on mel, and have now written an entire this time, but he surely does not avoid paying off our national debt is a joke that was meant to have none, article criticizing the proponents of deserve the ire of the entire na- not an action of “racial hatred”; we a joke that was never meant to hold this view, I wholeheartedly accept tion (or two) for it. It is obvious to are not discriminating against the the public spotlight for more than a and even advocate the underlying anyone watching the show that the Chinese because they are Chinese, couple of days at most. framework behind their argument. I statement was meant to be a ridicu- and we do not believe we are supe- Lastly, and most importantly, support the freedom that this country lous notion that was laughed at and rior to them at all. The statement is a the idea that people should not be offers to freely speak and critique, to to quickly fade into obscurity. Yet, by purely and comedically economic one, allowed to express statements, even counter-speak and counter-critique. A New Type of Education Reform responsibilities than ever before. Many left students less depressed, and re- say, `I’m going to drop out of school.” By Crystal Sun, IV contributing Writer underestimate the complexity of a high duced the number of visits to school These two examples demonstrate that school student’s day- they struggle nurses. Parents also noticed improve- no matter the income level or diversity When high school students across to complete homework, work at jobs, ments in their children’s life at school, of a school community, having a later the country of a school are showing maintain social lives, and participate with an overwhelming majority of 92% start time is beneficial and produces evident signs of exhaustion, they are in after school activities. Naturally, it’s supporting the later start. When a com- substantial results that are advanta- being rejected the chance to perform in understandable that life’s demands eat munity in a urban environment with a geous in creating an optimal setting for an optimal learning environment. The away more than eight hours of one’s life low income population in Minneapolis students to learn. education system should focus on what outside of school. (in contrast to Edina’s wealthy suburban Therefore, it is essential that is best for it’s students; an earlier start Multiple repercussions result populace) also decided to delay the school systems across America under- time is counterproductive to a school’s from an inadequate amount of sleep, high school start time to 8:40, a five year stand the priorities and goals of school. goal of creating a setting where students such as depression, low grades, and study showed that the new schedule Education, health, and safety are funda- are content and also learn. A lack of a lower attendance rate. Additionally, “statistically improved graduation rates mental aspects of creating a successful sleep ultimately deprives students of teens have trouble concentrating in because kids who had been sleeping learning environment, and with one reaching their full potential and ability school, which defeats the purpose of through their first hour were not short pillar holding students back from their to thrive in a supportive learning en- attending. Behavior is also heavily af- on credits,” Wahlstrom said. “When full potential, the entire foundation of vironment. A simple solution is a later fected by sleep deprivation- kids feel kids were short on credits, they would a good school crumbles. school start time. irritated at being dragged It’s recommended that teenagers out of bed and outraged at should get eight to ten hours of sleep the disruption of sleep, which a day; they should also go to bed and is meant to be a restorative wake up later than adults. However, process. Perhaps the big- only eight percent of high school stu- gest consequence of sleep dents are getting the proper amount deprivation is a comprised of sleep. This shocking number is a level of health and immune testament to the fact that serious flaws system, which is simply too exist in schools across America. While important to be neglected by many might attribute this outrageously the education system. low number to teenagers’ inability to Conversely, the results get work done in a timely matter, it is of a delayed school start time forgotten that sleep deprivation isn’t a have been extremely positive matter of going to bed early. Multiple and take into consideration reasons allow one to conclude that this what is best for students. In issue extends far beyond the reach of Edina Minnesota, high school an individual’s personal habits - a study start times changed form 7:20 conducted by the pediatric sleep clinic AM to 8:30 AM. According in Hasbro Children’s Hospital shows to studies led by Kyla Wahl- that biological changes in a teenager’s strom, director of the Center body (an effect of puberty) changes for Applied Research and their circadian rhythms, which results Educational Improvement at in a shift in wake times. Briefly, this the University of Minnesota, means that the average high-schooler the change improved atten- has difficulty falling asleep before 11 dance, decreased tardiness, pm. Additionally, the life of a teenager allowed teens to develop a has greatly expanded to include more higher concentration-level, Page 8 Forum Boston Latin School Argo China’s Relief Aid Less than IKEA’s for disaster relief remains stagnant in government] won’t take our taxpayers’ it’s friendly or not.” By Stanley Wong, I Contributing Writer its home port. Even IKEA, a Swedish money and donate it those Philippine China is rarely a first responder furniture company, pledged to give dogs,” said one user. when it comes to international disaster Last Friday, Super Typhoon Hai- $2.7 million. Relations between Manila China has not always been so par- relief. The billions of dollars that the yan, possibly the strongest storm in re- and Beijing have soured over the years simonious with humanitarian aid. Two government does invest in developing corded history, ravaged the Philippines. because Benigo Aquino, President of the months prior, China gave $4.9 million countries are usually followed by busi- The storm, so far responsible for around ness contracts. With the damage now 2000 deaths, was 3.5 times stronger than permanent, the Chinese government, Hurricane Katrina. Current estimates of which withholds critical humanitarian the United Nations and the Philippine aid because of territorial disputes, is government show that 620,000 people viewed as mean-spirited by the global have been displaced from their homes. community as it punishes the Philip- In Tacloban, the hardest hit city, debris pines for “bad behavior.” Humanitarian from obliterated homes littered the aid can ease political tensions, as seen streets and a weakened wall has recently with the improved relations through collapsed, killing eight people after the “Earthquake Diplomacy” between storm. With such egregious conditions, Greece and Turkey after decades of hos- I believe it is the responsibility of the tility that stemmed from land claims. I international community to aid coun- am certain that China could learn a thing tries in need. or two from this breakthrough. Indeed, work is underway to dis- The Chinese media says it wants tribute aid in the Philippines. Japan has a “de-Americanized world,” but to pledged $10 million, Britain $16 million where will the world turn for disaster and the United States $20 million and a relief with China at the helm? China NYPOST.COM carrier escort group for logistic support THE DEVASTATION OF SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN has missed an opportunity to show the (rescue planes, transport helicopters world that it is a responsible power. and a water distilling plant). How Philippines, has refused to succumb to in relief supplies to Pakistan after an Perhaps China should keep its money much, however, has China, the regional China’s aggressive territorial claims in earthquake. Putting politics aside, many and invest in a public relations firm, power, second-largest economy and the the South China Sea. Many users of the Chinese feel that more should be done which would help remedy the nation’s world’s most populous nation, pledged Chinese social media service, Weibo, to aid the Philippines. The Global Times, miserly image. Politics aside, it is the to give? It pledges to give the insultingly were nationalistic, standing by their a Communist Party-linked daily, stated Filipinos who have been abandoned. small sum of $1.6 million. To further claims over the islands. “They have com- “[China] should participate in relief Aid has not reached people in the more infuriate the international community, mitted to many wicked deeds, and God operations to assist a disaster-stricken remote areas despite the support from the Peace Ark, a Chinese ship designed can tolerate it no longer… I hope [the neighboring country, no matter whether the international community. It is our Stop Snooping Now Drones vs. Terrorism about the true effectiveness of the data usually will catch approaching pilots. By Kevin Gao, II By Christopher Kim, III Contributing Writer collection, he posed the question: “They Contributing Writer Opponents of armed drones claim weren’t all plots and they weren’t all that if unmanned systems dominate the With the recent revelations from foiled, were they?” Alexander responded As we continue to thrive in the age methods of warfare, then undertaking Edward Snowden about the expanse of with a simple “yes.” In fact, only 13 of of technology, we should consider the armed attacks will look too easy and the National Security Agency’s collection the plots even involved the U.S., and it benefits and impact of our technological will make war more likely. Drones also of communications metadata, we all must is unclear exactly how many plots were developments. We do not directly ponder have been highly responsible for the now live with the knowledge that every indeed “foiled.” these questions about technology that large numbers of civilian casualties due message we send, every call we make, is Our greatest loss to this extensive include smartphones, elevators, washing to attacks on only a handful of terrorists. being tracked by the government. These government surveillance is our own machines, ATMs and other innovations Personally, I think that these relatively actions privacy. To think that our lives are be- that give comfort. For warfare technolo- small aircrafts are carrying too much are all taken in the name of national ing lain bare before a giant, unblinking gies, however, we definitely should think luggage that will eventually cause the security, to protect the citizens. The harms monitor resembles something out of an about all aspects before putting such tools mass destruction of innocent people’s of such pervasive surveillance, however, Orwellian novel. And the scariest part is to use. One of the recent technologies homes and families just for the sole far outweigh any benefits that such a mas- our own ignorance: we carry on with our for warfare is causing a discrepancy on purpose of eliminating a few terrorists. sive dragnet could pose. daily lives barely giving thought to the whether drones are the ultimate tool for Now, we come to the question: Who is The justification that the National fact that every keystroke we enter, every spying on and killing notorious enemies deciding for these people to be killed? Security Agency (NSA) uses for its mas- email or text that we send culminates in or the ultimate weapon for the massacre The answer is that our government is sive surveillance and collection of com- a loss of free speech. In short, the surveil- of innocent people while keeping the at- deciding and at some points, the govern- munications metadata is the Foreign Intel- lance by the NSA causes people to sup- tacker out of sight. ment definitely has some moral issues to ligence and Surveillance Act (FISA). This press their own opinions and thoughts Drones, as some of you may know, consider. Should innocent people around act gives federal agencies the authority to in fear that they could write something are also known as unmanned aerial ve- these terrorists be involved? How can we collect communications data on foreign that might cause them to be put onto a hicles (UAV) that are either controlled prevent such things? Can a new weapon nationals and “agents of foreign powers” “watch list” and be blacklisted, which by a remote control or autonomously by help cope with this problem? So far, in the interest of national security. FISA entirely defeats the purpose of the First computers with sizes now varying from drones have given the ability for troops was not, however, intended to allow for Amendment. According to a joint study that of a hummingbird to a small fighter to be safer when employing unmanned the mass collection of communications done by the Farkas Duffett Research jet that is be able to carry one pilot. systems; it is not evident, however, that data on United States (U.S.) nationals Group and PEN America, which revealed Drones have given the military a the opposing side’s innocent civilians are and citizens. “Metadata” is the term for that the NSA had such open access to huge advantage in warfare in the twenty- safer. Drone pilots do not have to worry the data regarding information that is everyone’s communications, 24 percent first century. Not only can they fly un- about such matters since a majority of regularly collected by internet service of writers have avoided certain topics manned, but they are now also capable them have grown up playing computer providers and utility companies, such as in phone or email and six percent have of carrying loads for purposes of both games based on warfare. If you take a the internet sites you visit. In addition, the avoided writing or speaking about a cer- hunting and killing. The growing popu- look at a picture of their control center, it NSA collects email addresses and subject tain topic because they were aware that larity could be caused by the fact that is simple—a comfy chair, monitor screen lines of those emails, though whether they were being watched. If this is the drones are much cheaper to manufacture and controls. Yes, for you folks, it is like their content is recorded is still unclear. case, how are we, as a society fueled by and purchase than the traditional military playing Call of Duty in reality except you Supporters of this policy point innovative ideas, supposed to move for aircraft requiring pilots. Drones can also only get one shot at it. Essentially, control- out that the goal of the surveillance is to ward if we are afraid to even express remain in the air for long periods of time ling a drone is like playing a video game maintain our security and our lives—they ourselves? while surveilling an area. Supporters of and there is no firsthand experience of the state the number of lives saved by surveil- To be sure, the NSA does an excel- armed drones argue that they are capable terrors of war, only on-screen blood and lance outweighs any inconveniences it lent job of creating and maintaining the of identifying terrorists and enemies more explosions. As we continue to use such may cause. And it is an inconvenience so international intelligence that is essential accurately and have increased control tools, I think that life will start to become small, apparently, that we did not even to our security. But in effect, the costs over where and when to attack. Since meaningless if everything about war notice it until NSA defector Edward of doubtable and limited efficacy are drone pilots have full surveillance avail- turns into a virtual game when the con- Snowden revealed the enormous extent too high. What we are ultimately left able to them, they can attack more pre- trollers feel indifferent toward suffering of the surveillance to the public. A figure with is a choice, a choice between a free cisely than ground troops or conventional innocents while in reality the innocents that supporters often cite to support the nation and a suppressed one, between pilots can. They even claimed that after a suffer every single day in constant fear efficiency of the NSA is that “54 terrorist privacy and exposure. And regardless of missile has been fired, it can be diverted of continuous attacks. With this said, attacks [were] thwarted” as a result of what cost at which freedom of thought, if an innocent person wanders into range. we must look into alternative ways to the surveillance. This efficacy, however, is speech and action may come, there i Drones are prominently given the access eliminate terrorists without hurting the exaggerated. When Senator Patrick Leahy s no dilemma—we must always hold our to more information by being able to pass innocents around them and causing the pressed NSA director Keith Alexander constitutional and individual rights first. through radars of enemy territories that world to remain in terror. Boston Latin School Argo Forum Page 9 Which Party should be blamed for the government shutdown? Forum Question Which Party should be blamed for the Republican Democrat government shutdown? By Terry Ni, III By Richard Fu, I Assistant Forum Editor Staff Writer

No one wants the government to shut down. Not Several weeks ago, a two-week federal government only does it result in shame, but also in loss of jobs, shutdown spawned the loss of thousands of jobs, the clo- personnel and basic functions. The Republicans have sure of federal facilities and the loss of two billion dollars in yet again conveyed themselves as a party against the revenue. Although critics were quick to point fingers, one interests of the nation as a whole. The Patient Protec- side—the Democrats—was the clear initiator of the quickly tion and Affordable Care Act has long been approved. escalating debacle. The Republicans should not be blamed Not only is the Affordable Care Act logical, but it also for this shutdown because the Democrats adamantly refused The government shutdown itself was benefits most people either directly or indirectly. The to negotiate with the Republicans over Obamacare. the fault of both parties not wanting to co- Republicans need to understand that with every change The Republicans want to use the budget negotiation operate. and compromise. Tt wasn’t any of comes anxiety; new ideas must be given a chance. First of to force the president and the Democratic party to reverse the parties fault, but rather the individuals. all, the Affordable Care Act makes sense. Similar systems Obamacare, asserting that the negatives of the act outweigh - Lian Parsons, I have been in place in Europe for some time. We have so the positives. This act overextends our current medical sup- much freedom in America, yet until now, many of us port network with millions of dollars that were formerly al- cannot be in good health unless we can afford health in- lotted to uninsured patients and also to places of the medical surance. Medicare has already been proven to be helpful system in a government agency, which are more inefficient to senior citizens. Similarly, the Affordable Care Act will than private industries. The inefficiency will increase health benefit the population as a whole. 105 million Ameri- care costs in the future. cans do not gain any lifetime limit on coverage, children The Republican Party’s arguments are well-founded. with pre-existing conditions can no longer be denied, The website, www.healthcare.gov, would have allowed new jobs are being created in the health care industry millions of users to sign up for health care. It was, however, Republicans, because they were in order to provide more health care and workers are broken—the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on its de- against Obamacare and weren’t willing to now insured. Even those that do not directly gain under sign and implementation apparently failed to resolve several compromise. They were more concerned the act because they already have health insurance will simple, mechanical issues. Due to faulty integration and lack with blaming Obama than making any not need to indirectly pay for the uninsured people that of testing, the website was incapable of handling the number changes for the people. go to the emergency room anymore. As a great bonus, of people who logged in, thus preventing them from signing - Fiona Fitzgerald, II our nation’s deficit will be reduced over time. Then, up. The inability of the Democrats to set up a mere website is why the holdup in the first place? It should not exist. absurd. How can they be trusted to execute future projects, Republicans claim that the law would hurt employers let alone preside over their visions of universal health care? and make them less willing to hire because employers Another major fiasco for the Democrats is that health are now required to provide health care, but what may costs for many Americans are higher than what is actually hurt one industry a little benefits another. They are miss- promised by Obamacare, which affirmed that all Americans ing the big picture, yet stalling the entire country. The who already had health insurance should be able to keep new required health insurance creates new jobs in the their current plan; this was not the case. One of the compo- health care sector of our economy so that America gains nents of the act requires people to have insurance that meets It’s sad that they come of to a consen- as a whole. Additionally, studies show that healthier the minimum federal guideline. sus. If you are going to run a country then people are happier and more productive. The employers This is a problem because some of the existing health you should try to agree for the better of the may have to pay more with each hired worker, but they insurances were found to be below federal standards. As a country. also earn more from the increased output of each worker result, insurance companies are forced by the government - Marc Pierre, III and gain a better work environment. to drop those policies and to force the buyers to upgrade Then Republicans move to specifics: the medical de- to a new insurance policy that is much more expensive. By vice tax sends jobs overseas. If the government shuts down doing so, many people will not have the required health every time someone disagreed with a tax that applied to insurance by the beginning of 2014. Are Democrats actu- only a certain group, it would never get a chance to run ally criticizing the opposing party when they also are at all. The government, in that case, might as well be abol- guilty of harming America themselves? The betrayal made ished. Even the original argument against the tax, howev- by the Democratic Party violates its pledge for universal, er, was unjustified. The Republicans fail to recognize that affordable health care. Affordable Care Act? More like Un- we are not separate, but rather a part of the world. Other Affordable Care Act. None of them were able to compro- countries becoming richer would lead to better product The success of Obamacare will largely depend on when mise. An agreement involves two sides quality and better communications, interactions and the website www.healthcare.gov will be operational and on and if both sides can’t agree then its both trade. We fight for equality and unity, and this is a chance t the number of young, healthy adults who will sign up for of their faults. o get a little closer. The situation is a win-win; we can help this plan. Without these two factors, Obamacare has a very - Randy Chen, IV the world (which we Americans seem to love trying to large chance of collapsing in on itself because, without the do), yet we can also maintain the benefits of health care website, people cannot sign up for health care, and without in our own country. young people participating in the system, the prices will The Republicans also propagated more false rheto- skyrocket in order to cover only those with medical issues. In ric that the costly regulations, rules and mandates of the addition to skyrocketing prices, it is unknown if our existing Affordable Care Act are increasing the cost of health in- medical facilities can handle millions of more patients. How surance. The regulation, however, is absolutely essential does this present the Democrats in a positive light? Due to to make it work for now. Once the Act is in effect a little the number of unaccountable variables that the Democrats longer and settles down, policies can only get better. failed to take into account, the implementation of this plan Nothing starts out perfect; otherwise, there would have was much too risky—especially since it concerns “universal Republicans fault because Obamacare been no point in passing any acts or amendments at all health care.” The negligence demonstrated by Democrats is affordable for everyone. It’s around 35 dol- since the founding of the United States. Every change in factoring in these obvious concerns was too egregious lars a month and Its necessary for dental or comes with uncertainty, and if people want change for of an error. emergency reasons. Canada has free health the better, they need to embrace it in all of its glory. One America, compared to other developed countries, care for everyone and we Americans don’t. would think that a political party, of all groups, under- has spent too much money of its Gross Domestic Prod- - Melody Li, V stands that fact. Yet the Republicans cannot seem to be uct (GDP) on health care. A solution, however, has yet to able to handle anything new. be agreed upon by the majority of the American people It is evident that the Affordable Care Act can help and its representatives. Recently, over 30 Democrats have rein in the ever-rising costs of health care coverage joined the Republicans to pass a new legislation in the through expanding access. The Act was designed to House of Representatives to remedy Obamacare, allowing have many benefits, but even consequences that seem people who have low-cost health care policies to keep them like losses are simply gains disguised in another area. as they are. What does this say about the Democrats, the America has always been a country of revolutionary “heroes” in the government shutdown crisis, who are split change. We have never been afraid to implement some- within their own party? I think that the Republicans were too thing new. While the Democrats were securing the health With all this mentioned about Obamacare, the Re- aggressive with Obama, he’s trying to help of the people and promoting the growth of the nation, the publicans’ concerns about the continuation of the program people and the Republicans are attacking aggressive right-wingers were fighting against this are fully justified. Furthermore, through this incident, the him because they don’t want to lower their change. Now, the Republican Party must ask itself: did Democrats show that they are also not free of blame, and taxes. it need to cause a 16 day shutdown to obstruct American that is why the Republicans should not be blamed for the - Alex Dimanno, VI prosperity? shutdown. Page 10 A&E Boston Latin School Argo Mackle, More Please hard work and practice necessary for stems from his commitment to being Senior Spotlight By Isabel Alexander, I Contributing Writer achieving success. himself and letting his fans be real too.” One would think that such a rapid For long-time supporters like Jill Lydon Sporting a Celtics jersey, skinny rise to fame would breed arrogance or Brian Mangilog (I), who listened to jeans and his signature partially shaved emotional disconnect. In this case, it was Macklemore before his “Thrift Shop” hairdo, 30-year-old rapper Macklemore just the opposite. “I was surprised by debut, the rapper’s appeal instead stood atop a rising platform with his his humility,” says Caroline Berens (I), lies in his “firm understanding and back to the audience. An hour earlier, a recent Macklemore convert. “He was promotion of social issues.” Among 12,000 fans had seeped into the stadium, unbelievably down-to-earth and relat- the rapper’s more serious songs are eager to see the face behind some of able. Unlike most musicians I’ve seen consumerism-attacking “Wings,” LG- 2013’s top-earning songs. Now, to the perform, he spent a lot of time speak- BT-rights plea “Same Love” and self- increasing roar of fans and stately piano ing to the audience. You could tell that reflective “Otherside,” which chronicles riff of “Bom Bom,” the man the rapper’s drug addic- atop the platform leapt onto tion and alcoholism. “Ev- the stage in an explosion of ery day I would smoke fireworks and blinding lights. weed and drink, and my Macklemore had descended. creativity would com- The rapper, however, pletely stop,” attested By Pam Rioles, I was not always on top. Before Macklemore onstage. Cotributing Writer his 2013 hit single “Thrift Rather than glorify sub- Shop,” which peaked at num- stance abuse, as so many Second only to Wake Up The Earth ber one on the Billboard Hot other artists do, this rap- Day or “Jamaica Plain’s Christmas,” 100 in nine different countries, per warns fans of its dan- May 20 is the most important holiday in sold a total of seven million gers. Jamaica Plain, marking the birth date of copies and garnered more By no means, how- our savior, Jill Lydon. From her throne than 400 million views on ever, was the concert atop Moss Hill, she can be heard croon- CLARE DUCKWORTH(II) YouTube, Macklemore was AUDIENCE MEMBERS AWAIT THE ARRIVAL OF MACKLEMORE AND RYAN LEWIS laden with seriousness ing ballads like “Landslide,” mesmeriz- simply an aspiring artist by or grief. After empower- ing her people as a YouTube sensation. the name of Ben Haggerty. Born and even after his massive success, he still ment speeches and social statements, But Jilly’s talents don’t stop there: she is raised in Seattle, Haggerty started genuinely appreciates fans coming out Macklemore would switch to a more both co-president of the successful and writing rhymes, dubbed as “parental to watch him perform.” Sure enough, in carefree tone — for instance, improvis- highly important club Care for a Cure, advisory music” at age fourteen, and the crowd that night were Macklemore’s ing a whole new set of lyrics to “Make and co-captain of the Boston Latin girls’ was nicknamed “Mocklimore” by Bostonian grandparents and 37 other the Money.” After his cellist, violinist ice hockey team, where she dangles disbelieving friends. In college, the relatives. and two-piece horn section infused “My around any opponent and then “cellies” amateur rapper received a MySpace Whether they recognized their Oh My” with authentic flair, and after in their face after. friend request from someone who little Ben Haggerty in his avant-garde Mary Lambert’s solo in “Same Love” I met Jill the summer before sixie would change his life: soon-to-be fur coat and ringleader costume is a dif- brought some close to tears, the rapper year at hockey camp. One day, I was producer, best friend and sidekick Ryan ferent story. As the rapper transitioned would transition to goofy anecdotes of walking home from the rink alone in the Lewis. Rather than go the traditional into his frisky “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t skinny-dipping in the Charles River rain. Jilly drove by in the car with her record label route, the duo opted in- Hold Us” and “White Walls,” many and having breakfast with Snoop Dogg. mom, and when her mom asked if she stead to work on their full-length debut fans were reminded of why they fell in Finally, after fourteen songs and three should drive me home, Jill responded independently, relying on their own love with Macklemore in the first place. encores, Macklemore plunged into with a simple but ruthless “no,” and business sense, word of mouth and on- In an age when most singers strive for his catchy finale “And We Danced,” let me continue the treacherous walk line buzz. Their 2012 album The Heist, infallibility, Macklemore’s daringness, which, as the name suggests, made the through the hills of Jamaica Plain. I which reached number one on iTunes creativity and ability to make fun of whole stadium vibrate with movement. have forgiven her for this because I am within hours of being released with himself is both refreshing and conta- Through a contagious beat, silly lyrics such a good friend who does not hold no mainstream promotion or support, gious. At the concert, “twelve thousand and relentless energy, Macklemore aptly a grudge for six years. I’m not still mad. laid the foundation for Macklemore’s people rallied behind acceptance and summed up the night of November 8, Seriously. It’s fine, Jill. TD Garden performance. What better individuality,” commented devout fan 2013. Upon joining the hockey team in song to kick off the night than “Ten Zoe Dinneen (I). “Macklemore has such We had a really really really good seventh grade, Jill and I quickly discov- Thousand Hours,” an homage to the a strong stage presence, and I think that time. ered that we had an uncanny ability to know exactly what the other person was thinking. This was the true start to The First Improv Show of the Year our beautifully bizarre friendship. This telepathy along with our inability to be exempt from this behavior; it’s in our the troupe tries to make the show as social with anyone but each other for the By Eden Bekele, II Contributing Writer blood as soon as we enter the school. interactive as possible. Often, they ask first couple of years on the hockey team It spreads to our heads and everyone for suggestions for character traits or caused the nickname “Pill” to be coined. Who doesn’t like to laugh? Who has to be better. I think the improv scenarios from the audience. Audi- Jill thinks about some pretty weird doesn’t like to laugh right after school team did a great job of emulating this ence participation adds to the fun of stuff. Just the other day she started on a Friday? Laugh away all your BLS competitive spirit to start their show, the show. For example, during their freaking out because “everyone here stress at the infamous improv show. picking out a girl from the audience Chatroulette skit, an audience mem- has been in a womb.” But it’s that kind The Yellow Subma- ber suggested of stuff that makes her such an awesome rine Improv Troupe “nuns,” and they friend. Just when you think life is get- held their first show nailed it. Acting ting boring, Jilly makes you see things of the year on Friday, as nuns who had in a completely different light. November 8, and if never been on We’re all aware of Jill’s celebrity you weren’t there, the Internet be- obsessions. It all started with the Jonas you did in fact miss fore and praying Brothers. My first time at her house, out on hilarity. The 3 every time they I saw her walls plastered with Jonas P.M. show was three saw something Brothers posters and magazine clip- dollars for students “evil,” they had pings to the point where you couldn’t and five dollars for the 7 P.M. crowd see an inch of actual wall. I was con- adults, and for those laughing hys- cerned for her mental health. But with of you who prefer not terically when time, I have come to understand that to pay for things, the the sisters were Jill can somewhat function in society 7 P.M. show was free faced with the despite these debilitating obsessions, for students! So really, seven deadly so it’s okay.

there is no excuse for METLICKA PETR sins. Each time If you are lucky enough to con- YELLOW SUBMARINE IMPROVISERS PERFORMING IN THE BLACK BOX THEATER. you not to attend the the sisters hit the sider Jill your friend, then you know improv show. And don’t fret, there to challenge Connie Chang (II) to a imaginary “next” button, it seemed what I’m talking about. If you aren’t will be plenty more in the future, so race. On your mark, get set, block. As that they couldn’t escape evil on the friends with her yet, you still have seven keep your eyes peeled and ears open the innocent audience member tried Internet.Let’s face it, who doesn’t months to meet her; she’s the one with for any news of the next show.We all to race to the end of the finish line, like witty humor, especially when the purple hair! Michael Parham (I) know that BLS life is hard, even with- Connie pushed her out of the way and it hits so close to home with things has been known to say every once or out your friends making it harder by won. “The BLS Spirit” is what they like school and the Internet? We as twice—or twenty times: “Jilly Bean is being competitive 24/7. The older you called it.To recap all of the great rea- teens can all relate to the improv a force! [the good kind]” so you know get here, the more competitive things sons why you should be checking out troupe’s skits. Five stars to the group she’s pretty cool. In all seriousness, I am become, especially when college is in the next improv show: it is reasonably for never sinking, but then again, it is so proud of Jill and I don’t know what sight. Even the younger kids aren’t priced, hilarious and relatable. Also, a submarine. I’ll do without her at college next year. Boston Latin School Argo A&E Page 11 Katniss is Back On Thursday night at 8 PM, Catch- President Snow demands that the trib- Club Spotlight By Lucy Sergeant, I, ing Fire hit US theaters. Although the utes be chosen from previous victors. Marcella Caruso, I & Boston Common Loews Theater offered The games aren’t over for Katniss or Habitat for Humanity Allie Kennelly, I Sports, News, & AE Editors the earlier showing, diehard fans pa- Peeta—in fact they’ve just begun. tiently waited in line for hours to catch The franchise’s second film There are few movies that compel the official midnight premiere. Glanc- had a higher budget and more ad- viewers enough to wait in line for hours, ing around the crowded movie theatre vanced special effects, which forgo a night of sleep and consume lobby, it was hard to tell if one was still helped to accurately bring Suzanne Col- countless cups of coffee the next morn- in Boston or had been transported to lins’s vision to life. There is no doubt ing all to prove their dedication to a the world of Panem. Viewers arrived in that “Catching Fire” was a costume world of fictional characters by attend- style. There were tributes looking sleek designer’s dream. From the unconven- ing a midnight movie premiere. Proudly and stealthy in their arena suits and tional fashion statements made by Effie sporting bags under Trinket and Caesar their eyes and sweat Flickerman—think pants, with an extra gold hair, 7-inch By Alice Xiao, I large coffee in their heels, dense layers of Editor-in-Chief hands, and threaten- vibrant makeup and ing to reveal spoilers hundreds of bottles Imagine this scenario: you are a to those students of hair gel—to the wildly successful businessman and law- not as dedicated as simplistic beauty that yer, becoming a self-made millionaire at themselves, these embodies Katniss age 29. As you add more and more to zombies can, once Everdeen, the Girl your empire, however, you feel like your in a blue moon, on Fire, no ocean of life is becoming worse: you’re having be found roaming creativity was left problems with your health, marriage and the halls of BLS. uncharted. conscience. After much soul-searching, As the generation The film also you and your spouse decide to sell your of “Harry Potter” manages to convey possessions, move to Africa and eventually fans transitions into the rising defiance of start a housing project that you bring back adulthood, a new the districts against to the United States and spread all over series has captivated their oppressive gov- the world. That is the story of how Miller audiences world- ernment, all inspired Fuller and his family founded Habitat for SQUARESPACE.COM wide. What is this KATNISS EVERDEEN AND PEETA MELLARK IN CATCHING FIRE. by Katniss’ refusal Humanity in 1976. multi-million dollar to play the games by The nonprofit Christian housing franchise? Why “The Hunger Games”, citizens of the capitol dressed in their the Capitol’s rules, symbolized by her ministry builds and repairs houses using of course! eccentric best. signature mockingjay pin. This sym- volunteer labor and donations. Partner Katniss Everdeen, a fifteen-year- At 10 P.M. anxious groupies were bol takes on new meaning as citizens families receive these houses and pay fixed old living in the most desolate district taken out of their misery and allowed across Panem use it to represent their monthly mortgage payments that finance in the postapocalyptic world of Panem, to enter into a different sort of arena of revolt against the sick, twisted ways of future Habitat for Humanity projects. District 12, volunteers as tribute for the the hunger games—a fight to the death the capitol. With these darker, broader President Jenny Li (I) refounded the hunger games, a ruthless competition for the perfect seat. Viewers acted as themes of rebellion, innovative cin- Boston Latin School Habitat for Humanity in which 24 tributes must fight to the tributes, shell shocked by the com- ematography, and the Oscar-winning chapter after a long hiatus as a club. Along death until there is only one left stand- petition of few seats and many fans. Jennifer Lawrence at the center of the with Vice President Gaoyuan Liu (I), ing. Katniss manages to survive the After two hours of bathroom breaks, franchise, everything points to an even Treasurer George Huynh (I) and Secretary game as well as break Panem tradition trips to the snack line, and a quick more sophisticated concluding film, Mia Yee (II), Li has revitalized the club and by refusing to kill her District 12 part- game of musical chairs, the room went Mockingjay. brought it to new heights. ner, Peeta Mellark, therefore forcing a dark and fans cheered as the screen lit At three in the morning, dazed “My favorite part about Habitat is dual victory for the first time in Panem up before them. audience members left the theatre too that we can see what we’ve accomplished,” history and defying the Capitol’s tyran- It’s been almost a year since the inspired by the bravery and defiance says Li. “Students can get involved with nical government. The second movie in last games, and Katniss and Peeta of the tributes to recognize the impend- such a big issue that’s both local and global, the series, Catching Fire, which opened are desperate to return to normalcy. ing school day ahead of them. Only and we can be a part of the direct change— on November 22, picks up post-games President Snow, however, has different two thoughts lingered in their minds: we can see what we’ve done.” with Katniss and Peeta struggling to plans for the District 12 victors. For the Where is Peeta? And what happened The team raised enough money last return to civilian life. 75th games, the “third Quarter Quell,” to District 12? year to work on two buildings in June: one on Ashton Street and the other on Blue Hill Avenue, both in Dorchester. For six and a She-Wolf: Mega-Edition half hours, team members painted interior walls, hammered and used power tools Dear Omnipotent She-Wolf, Dear F.O.R.D., to build a woodshed and set floorboards. Lately, I feel that my boyfriend has been awfully distant. This is an easy one. It’s quite simple, actually. You’ve This direct involvement intrigues Every time I try to talk to him he responds with stuff been caught doing illegal drugs. That’s bad. I won’t su- many to join the cause. like “Stop talking to me” or “I swear, I don’t even know garcoat it. But now, you need to make it look better… by “There are so many underclassmen you” or “Get out of my house!” Maybe I’m crazy, but I doing something even worse. I’m talking cold blooded who come to our school and are imme- think there’s a divide between us. I don’t know what I did murder. Soon all this will be behind you. Nobody will diately interested,” said Vice President wrong. I go to his locker every period but sometimes he call you the “Crack Smoking Mayor,” they’ll call you the Liu.“It really shows how strong the Habi- sees me and starts running in the other direction! Maybe “Convicted Murderer Mayor.” At the end of the day, isn’t tat mission is.” it’s nothing and I’m overthinking it, but I really need your that better? “The thing about Habitat that makes advice. Help? it stand out is sweat equity,” says Liu. He’s Sincerely, Dear Omnipotent She-Wolf, referring to the promise that each family Caring, Romantic, Energetic and Exceptional Partner I’ve recently transferred to a new high school, but no receiving a house makes: to put in 400 one seems to notice me. I want to make new friends, hours of work on their own house as well Dear C.R.E.E.P., but everyone has their own groups already. I could as on other neighborhood homes. I feel for you. Some boys just don’t get it. Even join the Latin or Yu-Gi-Oh clubs, but that’s not really “That’s important to me because it’s when you’re such a loving significant other they’re my thing. How do I make my mark so late in high not a free handout, but it’s altruistic and hot and they’re cold. They’re yes and they’re no. school? helping people,” continued Liu, by not All they do is take from the relationship. What Sincerely, only providing them a home but also “a you need to do is lock him down. Chances are he’s Very Introverted New Entrant sense of pride and ownership.” scared of taking the next step. You need to take initiative “There’s nothing more appealing and propose to him. I’m not talking prom. I’m talking Dear V.I.N.E., than being able to build a home alongside marriage. In front of a lot of people, so he can’t say no. If You can use social media to get popular! If there’s one the family that’s receiving it,” added Li. he’s ever had any doubts, they’ll go away the second he type of person everyone loves, it’s that one person Habitat for Humanity BLS was hon- sees you pull out a five thousand dollar ring. Trust me. who never talks in person but has 3.5K tweets! Try ored for its “exemplary performance in its It’s worked before. and Instagram pictures of every single calorie that first year as a campus chapter” at Fenway enters your body, and be sure to pick artsy filters like Park the night the Red Sox clinched the Dear Omnipotent She-Wolf, Kelvin or 1977. But the capstone of all media forms American League East title. I’m not sure how this happened. One second I was a is video. No other communication medium, nay, art Although the minimum building fun-loving mayor having the time of my life. The next, form, has captured the hearts and minds of young high age is 16, members of all ages can fundraise the world took arms against me. Everyone hates me now. schoolers. Make a habit of running quickly over slippery to aid the club in meeting its goal of build- All I want to do is to turn up, eh? What’s a mayor to do? surfaces or carrying heavy objects or attempting trick ing as many homes as possible. For more Sincerely, shots, and you’re sure to become the most popular kid information, email bostonlatinhabitat@ Frantic Overweight Rogue Dunce in no time. gmail.com. Page 12 A&E Boston Latin School Argo Lindsey’s Got Talent Stirling experienced difficulty get- Devin Graham to record a music video. Senior Spotlight Kathleen Kim, VI Constributing Writer ting discovered early on in her career. After the success of their first produc- She signed up for talent shows and tion, “Spontaneous Me,” a Lindsey Sharzil Kazi When you think of the word “vio- played on street corners with the hopes Stirling original, the duo joined forces lin,” you think of Mozart, Beethoven of being discovered. Her big break ar- on numerous other musical endeavors. and fancy concert halls. What if you rived when she became a competitor She also collaborated with Debi Johan- heard the phrase “hip pop violinist”? on the fifth season of America’s Got sen, Pentatonix, Tyler Ward, Peter Hol- What comes to mind? This is the term Talent. Stirling made it all the way to lens, John Legend and the Piano Guys, coined by America’s Got Talent to de- the quarter-finals only to be turned as well as with Lady Gaga’s manager, fine Lindsey Stirling’s unique Troy Carter. musical gift. In addition to her work as Stirling has been a You- a musician, Stirling has helped Tube sensation for nearly seven non-profit organizations raise years. Unlike most violinists and money to teach children how other classical musicians, this to play instruments. In col- talented 27-year-old plays mod- laboration with the Atlanta ern songs like Taylor Swift’s “I Music Project, Stirling raised Knew You Were Trouble,” Nicki the money to provide musical Minaj’s “Starships,” Yiruma’s instrument lessons to 50 kids. By Aidan Price, I “The River Flows in You,” Imag- Stirling is currently tour- Contributing Writer ine Dragons’ “Radioactive” and ing in the United States, Asia, Serious, focused, strong, studious Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop,” all Europe and Australia and will and hard-working. None of these words while dancing. She also plays be participating in the third describe Sharzil. theme songs from Assassin’s season of Dance Showdown, a Sharzil Kazi is quite a piece of Creed, Halo, Legend of Zelda, dance competition web-series work. When I first met him in ninth Skyrim and Star Wars while created by Dance On. Her al- grade, he repeatedly insulted my decked out in full costume. bum, Lindsey Stirling, has sold mother. Although it was completely Stirling even composes and over 158,000 copies in the U.S., out of context (and still is today), I plays her own songs. Her most making her the second best- knew this kid had to become one of popular original, “Crystallize,” Stirling performs with her famed Luis and Clark violin. BILLBOARD.COM selling classic crossover artist. my close friends. And luckily for me, was the eighth most watched She also won a YouTube Music he did. You'll recognize Sharzil as the video on YouTube in 2012 with over 77 down by both Piers Morgan and Sha- Award for “Response of the Year” for kid constantly wearing flannel shirts million views. ron Osborne due to her performance her “Radioactive” music video. and a backwards OBEY hat. The kid Stirling was not born with fame or of “Break Your Heart” and “Tik Tok.” Lindsey Stirling started out small; with those keys jingling behind him, money; she was born with talent. As a Both judges felt that her talent, though she rose from an ordinary childhood with every step you'd think he's ringing child, she developed a passion for mu- unique, was not enough to foster suc- into an extraordinary career. Despite Christmas bells all year round. And if sic and dancing. Her family struggled cess in the music industry. “You're not initial limitations, she never gave up you can't see him, just wait a few sec- financially and was unable to pay for untalented, but you're not good enough on her dreams, teaching herself and onds and you'll hear him yelling to his both violin and dance lessons for their to get away with flying through the all of her fans that believing in oneself friends the infinite inside jokes that he's daughter. Although she cherished both, air and trying to play the violin at the is the most powerful tool in the music cultivated over the years, all of which Stirling chose violin over dancing, but same time,” Morgan commented on her industry. As Lindsey Stirling says, “We are hilarious, whether school appropri- never allowed her family’s financial performance. give more liberties to other people than ate or not. And this is just the tip of the standing to keep her from enjoying Rejection only increased Stirling’s we do to ourselves. We put labels on iceberg when it comes to Sharzil. I won't either. “In spite of the many limitations determination. She started her own ourselves, but we love seeing people even begin to delve into his opinion on that could have boxed me in, it was YouTube channel called LindseyStomp, who just don’t care about what others Emma Watson. these years that taught me to dream big, which has racked up over three million think. The challenge is to love yourself If there's one of Sharzil’s quali- work hard and enjoy the small simple subscribers since its initiation. Stirling for who you are, be your best self, and ties that I must share with everyone, moments of life,” says Stirling. was also asked by cinematographer to encourage others to do the same.” it's his ability to enjoy his life to no end. Whether it's mastering the art of cooking pancakes and brownies, com- Yeezus Rocks menting on the edibility of dogs he runs into on the street, or constantly trying song, "Jesus Walks." the truth can feel so wrong haaaaan?" to confuse and mess with waiters when y lare uckworth B C D , II & If anyone at this show was ever Kanye spit some real ish for we go out to eat (don't worry, we tip Liam O’Connor, II Contributing Writers skeptical about the power of Yeezus, a while in that flawless auto tune, well), Sharzil definitely has life down. they were quickly put to rest. West set and even though I knew in some Some people might find him annoying The TD Garden became the off the entire crowd by playing a single crevice of my brain that everything or obnoxious, but to them I say, “Lighten Garden of Yeezus when rap god Kanye piano note: the introduction to his song, Kanye was saying was complete up, it's just who he is, and I love it.” West hit the stage on November egotistical nonsense, the rest of my For instance, we paired up as ketchup 17 to perform his sixth solo album, body was in complete agreement and mustard on Halloween, one of the changing the lives of all 18,000 specta- with him. Yeezus knows how to own highlights of senior year so far. Sharzil tors in the audience that night. No single a crowd. is such an outgoing and absolutely hi- performance could make it any clearer We walked out of the Garden larious guy which is why I love him to that Kanye West is, in fact, a god. Sunday night, leaving our prior be- death and consider him as one of my We stood patiently, in a far away liefs lying somewhere on that grimy greatest friends. section, foolishly thinking we were balcony floor. Our new, educated Another great thing about Sharzil prepared for the show. But nothing minds became one with our bodies is his imagination. Man, his imagina- could have prepared us for Kanye and and followed them all the way home, tion's a pretty messed up place; the his numerous guest performers: Jesus, tickling them with glimpses of Yeezus, things he says can be either incredibly twelve naked women, a priest and a floating around his glorious stage, funny, or force you to do a double red-eyed beast. suspended in mid-air by the take. His only "flaw" simply adds to Yeezus came on stage with hands of his lovely, naked disci- his infinite comedy: he is so useless at explosive energy, demanding the ples, and face-to-face with "White everything. Whether it’s doing laundry, crowd’s attention with his controver- Jesus." cooking, tying shoes or remembering sial, provocative lyrics and an insanely Kanye’s always killin’ it. That to get off the bus at the correct stop, he dope set. West performed “Blood on hasn’t changed. The Yeezus tour was simply cannot do anything right. Of the Leaves,” while a massive 60-foot one of the best shows I have ever been course, we give him grief, but hey, it's mountain behind him spewed fire ev- to. You might read this and think to part of the lifestyle when your father CLARE DUCKWORTH(II) ery time the bass dropped. Yeezus even WEST AND HIS DISCIPLES AT THE TD GARDEN. yourself, “Whatever. Kanye is a narcis- owns a convenience store. Ask him parted the mountain by splitting it in two. “Runaway” from My Beautiful Dark sistic jerk.” And you would be right. about drinking tap water—I know I've #Moses? Later on in the show, West Twisted Fantasy. The almighty Yeezus Kanye West is a narcissistic jerk. But if already heard a mouthful on this hot walked through the mountain towards knew that with the touch of a piano key, you have the nerve to criticize the stunts button issue. the end of the catwalk, where his he could bring the house down, and he that I witnessed on that fateful Sunday If you don't know Sharzil, then disciples and a priest awaited his did just that. evening, then you must be a narcissistic what are you doing?! Go meet him! arrival. After a brief ceremony for Throughout his set, West jerk too. He's very friendly, once you get past the Yeezus, a heavenly cloud formed above belted out a few questions to the The next time Kanye comes to random insults and childish antics. You the mountain, and what do you know? crowd in an auto-tuned scream: Boston, you’ll find us high in the can track him down by listening for key Jesus appeared. Yeezus acknowledged “What do you have to do to prove upper levels of the balcony, because $60 quotes from him, "GG no re, huehue, Jesus by saying, “White Jesus, is that you’re creative? Why are people so is a small price to pay to witness the raw you wanna go?" and others of the such. you?” and then transitioned into his irritated by the truth? In a world of lies, power of God. Love you dude. <3 Boston Latin School Argo A&E Page 13

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Across Down 2. Where are the bathrooms 25. The UN’s Ki-Moon ___ 1. “Carpe diem” movie star- 17. “Any other slice is a sliver” always open? (2 words) 28. Bros or airport ring Robin Williams (2 words) 6. Louis Pasteur, Mass. or 29. Watergate exposer Bob 2. Superman’s arch enemy 20. Bush brother Comm. ______3. Sole one-syllable state 21. Delicious hazelnut choco- 7. Burritos galore - Boston Lo- 30. Capital of Canada 4. Breaking Bad’s Los _____ late spread cal Company 31. JFK was born here Hermanos 22. Saturn’s largest moon 8. Alternative to the SAT 32. Gay in Spanish 5. Group of kangaroos 23. Common mosquito-born 12. Aztecs, Mayans, and ____ 34. 2014 VP or fruit 9. Pineapple, in Paris disease in Africa 15. “Do it for the _____”; 35. Neighborhood near BLS 10. Lewis Carroll’s imaginary 26. JFK’s grandfather/presi- Climbing plant 36. Right-hand side, at sea monster dential yacht 16. Dylan or Barker 37. Largest land mammal 11. Incarcerated member of 27. He’s been at BLS for 50 18. 1950s Iran Coup: Operation 38. The name of the vampire in 2014 years ____ Nosferatu: Count ____ 12. Name of George Lucas’ 32. “Calm down, ____” 19. ____ cell anemia dog; Midwestern state 33. “Ooh, Kill Em” star 21. Annoy 13. The fastest shark IN THE 35. Toronto (ex?)mayor 22. Odysseus’ son WORLD 24. Tarantino’s dogs 14. BLS library namesake Horoscopes Sudoku

Aries March 21 - April 19: You might see an attractive person on the train in 7 days, God bless. Taurus April 20 - May 20: You may not know the muffin man, but he knows you and he will look for you, he will find you and he will overuse this joke from Taken. Gemini May 21 - June 20: Thou shalt not be rad if thou dost not thinkest rad. Cancer June 21 - July 22: Hey man. Keep your head up, listen to some funky tunes and make some balloon animals! Leo July 23 - August 22: I saw you take that Snapchat earlier... My, my, my. Virgo August 23 - September 22: [HEAVY BREATHING] Libra September 23 - October 22: Just promise me you won’t dance with the devil in the pale moonlight. Scorpio October 23 - November 21: I see a Twitter fight in your future! Sagittarius November 22 - December 21: You are the lizard king; you can do anything. Capricorn December 22 - January 19: If Steve Buscemi made it this far, you can make it through high school.

ELLIE MCGONAGLE, (I) Aquarius January 20 - February 18: It’s past your curfew. Dad says you have to come home. Pisces February 19 - March 20: That tattoo you were thinking about could either be really dope or total trash. Make decisions wisely! Page 14 Sports Boston Latin School Argo Seniors Sign Letters of Intent Senior Spotlight that between athletic and academic so long so it felt great to finally do it.” By Lucy Sergeant, I Sports Editor scholarships, she will have a full ride. Maggie Mulligan (I), the six foot Meagan Lew Along with all the other parents in the two superstar of BLS girls’ basket- The hard work and determina- room, Lucy’s mother, Ann Saydah, ball team, has committed to play for tion of five senior athletes finally was tremendously proud to see her UMass Amherst next year. Her goal paid off as they signed their letters daughter sign. She says, “It brought has always been to play Division I bas- of intent to play Division I college together all her best attributes.” ketball, and this dream was realized athletics on November 13. The stu- Fellow coxswain, Meagan Lew as she signed her letter. Her striking dents were joined by their families (I), has committed to row for Duke height and dedication to the game and some classmates in the Seevak University. Her final decision came have shown that she has what it takes room Wednesday morning for the down to choosing between University to play at the next level. Mulligan com- ceremony. To have one or mented, “It was a huge relief two athletes sign to play to sign my letter. All the hard in college is a huge feat for work has finally paid off. I am Boston Latin School (BLS). very proud of everyone who To have five different stu- has committed.” By Lucy Moyes, I & dents able to compete at the In addition, Patrick Isabel Ridge Creamer, I Division I college level is a Naughton (I) has committed Contributing Writers testament to the senior class’ to play baseball for Virginia Meagan Lew has many defining dedication, athleticism and Tech, and Paige Mulrey (I) attributes: “the little fashionista,” “the determination in and out of has committed to play soft- white-washed Asian,” “the badass cox- the classroom. ball for Providence College. swain,” and so on, but many of you do Lucy Moyes (I) and Naughton is a starting pitcher not know that there is much more to her Meagan Lew (I) are both cox- for the BLS varsity team, and than what meets the eye. While you may swains who first began crew Mulrey is a utility player see Meagan as an average Asian girl at when they joined the BLS on the varsity softball team. Boston Latin School, we know her as team in eighth grade. While Both are excited to continue much more than that. both moved on to rowing for playing their game on the col- The three of us became friends the private club, Community legiate level. All five athletes four years ago when we joined BLS Rowing Inc., they can still are thrilled for the chance to crew. We watched Meagan grow from a credit BLS with inspiring see the higher level of com- quiet, inexperienced coxswain to a force their love of crew. Lucy petition in college. They all to be reckoned with. Meagan is more Moyes committed to Univer- hope to improve their game in

sophisticated and classy than more than sity of Rhode Island (URI), FACEBOOK.COM the new competitive environ- SENIOR ATHLETES LUCY MOYES, PAIGE MULREY, MAGGIE MULLIGAN, half the students who roam the halls of after considering all of her PATRICK NAUGHTON AND MEAGAN LEW AFTER SIGNING THEIR LETTERS. ment they will see next year, BLS, but still knows how to enjoy herself choices. She commented, “It no matter what sport they on the weekends. Come Saturday night was amazing seeing everything I had of Michigan and Duke. Duke ulti- will be playing. These five student- you can catch Meagan showing off her been working for the last four years mately won her over because during athletes are proof that hard work and amazing dancing skills—Elvis Antigua finally happening.” After all, Lucy had her visit she could really see herself as determination can really pay off in (I) can tell you. the goal of being a coxswain in college a student there. In addition, Meagan getting the chance to play college ath- At 4’9”, Meagan has earned herself when she began crew years ago. She says, “The rowing team is super close- letics. Whether one is over six feet or a name in the sport of rowing. For those says, “Rowing in college was never a knit and that was something I wanted under five feet tall, playing baseball, of you who don’t know, Meagan is a cox- question of something I wanted to do.” to be a part of.” All of this, combined basketball, softball or crew0, a boy or swain, i.e. the little person who sits at the This determination and confidence with the huge amount of school spirit a girl, the chance to compete in col- back of the boat and steers while giving led Lucy to her position on the URI at Duke, made the decision clear to lege athletics is possible. Be sure to commands. That being said, it takes more crew team for the next four years. In her. While signing the letter, Meagan congratulate all these athletes for their than just shouting “Row!” a few times to addition to her hard work in crew, her said it felt kind of surreal. She says, “I accomplishment the next time you see be a good coxswain. She is the captain of diligence in the classroom has ensured had thought about signing a letter for them around school. one of the biggest powerhouse teams on the East Coast. She drove her boat to a seventh place finish at National Cham- Started From the Bottom... pionships last spring. And she will be repping the Blue Devils next year as she able to relish the thought that they as a family on that dismal day in By Hazel Hallas, III works her way to the top of yet another Contributing Writer were the jaw-dropping underdogs. April surely could not have been powerhouse team. Many of you probably The first team to get in the coincidentally the same way that thought they didn’t exist, but Meagan is This World Series-winning Red Sox’s way during the 2013 Fall the Red Sox came together to fight in fact a non-athletic Division 1 athlete. Boston Red Sox team was different Classic was their newfound rivals, for a win every night for six months Additionally, Meagan is one of the from the classy professionals of the Tampa Bay Rays. Led by smol- after the bombings. best dressed girls around. She has accu- 2007. This team was different from dering bats and stellar pitching, Game 1 started and ended mulated her super cute wardrobe from the scrappy curse-breakers of 2004. the Sox eased by the Rays, win- with disbelief and happiness for her favorite store, Crew Cuts. Not only Sure, they collapsed in September ning three of four in a best-of-five Sox fans, as the boys pounded can she construct a tasteful yet trendy of the 2011 season after dealing series. The next series was a lot the Cardinals’ best pitcher, Adam outfit with no sweat at all, but she can find the big bucks on two “superstar” more nerve-wracking and intrigu- Wainwright. The Cardinals came out anything that you need to know about players, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl ing as the Detroit Tigers and their storming back, however, with two absolutely anyone, with her unique and Crawford. Sure, the BoSox went 69- soon-to-be-recognized Cy Young wins in a row that put the Red Sox useful skills. From stalking the competi- 93 the next year, which was good pitcher, Max Scherzer, found them- in a very deep hole with injured tion at USRowing Youth Nationals to the enough (or bad enough) for the selves in Fenway Park for Game Clay Buchholz assigned to pitch entire Asian boy population at Boston cellar of the American League East 1 of the best-of-seven American Game 4 in St. Louis’ Busch Sta- Latin, Meagan is an expert creeper. She Division. All these bad memories League Championship Series. Led dium. Once again pitching held says that she wants to go on the pre-med did was give fuel to the concoc- by postseason heroics and timely up and offense was just enough to track at Duke and that her dream job is to tion that new manager John Farrell hitting, the Red Sox were able to outstand the Cardinals 4-2 and tie be an Optometrist, but we both know that was stirring all year long: team put a Game 1 loss behind them and the series. Then later on, Jon Lester, her true calling is in the private investiga- chemistry. run off ahead of the Tigers with the ace of the Sox staff, stood up tion practice. Unlike the previous complete their beautiful beards flapping in and slammed down the Cardinals Meagan is down-to-earth and a train-wreck of a manager, Bobby the breeze. to send Game 6 to Boston with the great advice-giver. You can go to her with Valentine, Farrell got to his team The fact that the Red Sox even home crowd having a chance to see anything from a fashion crisis to a prob- early and showed them that he made it to the playoffs at this point their team win it all in their home lem with the previous night’s chemistry would be leading the team. Another is just astounding because of the city for the first time in 95 years. homework and she’ll be willing and able key part of this miraculous come- treacherous season prior to 2013, From the third inning on there to help. While BLS will be taking a loss in back was the offseason signings by but what made this magical run was never a doubt whether the Sox June when Meagan graduates, we know General Manager Ben Cherington. even more, well, “magical-er,” was would be taking home the trophy that she will go on to do bigger and better Players like Mike Napoli, Shane the timing in relation to the Bos- that night as they tacked consecu- things at Duke and throughout the rest Victorino, Stephen Drew and the ton Marathon bombings. Nobody tive innings of three runs onto the of her life. She will continue to make an guy you have all heard of a million involved or related to someone rookie phenom, Michael Wacha. impact everywhere she goes; whether it’s times, Koji Uehara, came onto the involved in the atrocious attacks Koji, like usual, closed the door on helping kids with glasses or excelling in Red Sox and played their role day on Patriots’ Day 2013 could have any comeback hopes with a score- her detective work, she will be making the by day. This kind of mindset that even imagined a gift as awesome less ninth, only to be swarmed by world a better place. We can’t wait to see Farrell set on day one was exactly as their hometown Sox heading to his teammates as they celebrated what Meagan will accomplish in college what the Red Sox needed to forget the World Series with a chance to their third World Series title in the and beyond. all about the past, while still being win it all. Boston coming together last decade. Boston Latin School Argo Sports Page 15 Rise to the TOP to be an unstoppable force on defense, stadium with big plays from players like Senior Spotlight y at ahy lvis ntigua B P F , I, E A , I, a quality he has kept up all season. But Duncan Mcgaff and Sebastien Philemon. oy anham R B , I & that same game, the Wolfpack lost Fahy At senior night against Belmont, in the Maggie Mulligan Sebastian D’Amico, I Contributing Writers for the season with a torn anterior cruci- Wolfpack’s only game at their former ate ligament (ACL) and meniscus. Backs home field, White Stadium, many stu- After a rough 2-9 season last year, like Pat O’Grady (I), Duncan Mcgaff (II), dents and fans showed up to support the Wolfpack looked to bounce back in a Danny Bohan (III) and Justin Springle the Wolfpack football team, cheerleaders, big way this year. The football team knew (III) had to fill the void and show every- step squad and band. As the Marauders they had big shoes to fill with the loss of one what they had. As a team the Pack had jumped to an early start due to a premiere backs and captains like sloppy beginning to the game by Jhalen Bien-Aihme and Mike Surd- the Pack, there was a need for big ek. Even before the season began, plays to spark a comeback. The of- however, there was a quarterback fense came out after the half to an “controversy” between captains awesome return by Isaac Ibeh (III), Roy Bahnam (I), Patrick Fahy (I) another strong sophomore, who and senior Jack O'Toole (I). After gave the team the jolt they needed. a quick competition, Roy took Captains Sebby and Elvis led the O- control of the quarterback position, line to a magnificent performance, Fahy stepped in as a hard-hitting not allowing any sacks and creating By Natalie Fiorenzo, I running back and O’Toole stepped a clean pocket all night for Roy, Contributing Writer up as a versatile wide receiver. A who helped O’Toole and Parham proven strong point of the team find the endzone. From that point Maggie Mulligan is an amazing that was known coming into the on, the moons were aligned for the person. Before basketball star, before

year was the offensive line, espe- FACEBOOK.COM Wolfpack. On defense, Andreas best friend, before baby lover, Maggie THE WOLFPACK HAVE BATTLED BACK TO A 5-5 SEASON cially with four returning starters, WITH ENGLISH LEFT TO BEAT Kaplan (III) had an interception Mulligan is an amazing person. There including captains Elvis Antigua late in the game, Mcgaff returned is no one quite like her. To most people, (I) and Sebastian D'Amico (I), as well as started off hot, averaging 40 points a a fumble 65 yards to the endzone, and she is a very tall modelesque senior who Jacky Liu (II), Ross Garrity (II) and Eddie game and winning the first two games, Honzik had a wild two-point conversion plays basketball, but that isn’t even the Sullivan (I) filling the void of alum Conor but then went on a five game skid, as both return for 90 yards that sealed the deal for half of it. Pease at right tackle. With new young the offense and defense struggled. Seven Latin against Belmont. Latin still looks to To start with, Maggie is a human talents on the rise, senior leadership was games into the season, the Wolfpack complete its comeback season by using furnace. She loves hugging and loving imminent. Returning players like Jimmy was sadly out of the playoff picture. At their explosive threats against the English everyone, but if you accept her love -- White (I) and Pat Yetman (I) had to take a record of 2-5 and with four games left, High in order to “Bomb the Blue.” A BEWARE! Because if you are too close their fair share of repetitions to set a good their goal from that point forward was to win against English means a season that to her for even three minutes, your body example to the kids who will be playing go above 0.500 for the season. In a nail- finishes over 0.500 for Wolfpack football. temperature will rise approximately in the years following. The Wolfpack was biter against Medford, where the defense The Pack is going to need a balanced 24 degrees. Note: This is only pleasant going to be a force to be reckoned with. had many big stops from players like dose of running from O’Grady as well as when in her home, which is a cool 58 They came out quickly with a big victory Pat Brown (I), Honzik (II) and Sebastien the potent aerial attack. English has not degrees all winter long. Another thing against Brookline, with help coming from Philemon (II), Bahnam found receivers beaten Latin since the twentieth century you might not know is that she loves Mike Parham (I), who has improved Honzik and Parham multiple times and and it looks like they will have to wait green beans. Not just loves them, but greatly from last season, and a huge game found O’Toole with just 32 seconds re- another year for a win because they sure really loves them. They are the Jack to from Fahy with four touchdowns. The maining to win the game. Then against are not winning this year. With the talent her Rose, the Jim to her Pam, the Maya next game, Peter Honzik (II) stepped up, Salem, the Wolfpack foiled the Witches' coming up, they will be lucky to squeak Rudolph to her Kristen Wiig. Green receiving two touchdowns and proving plans by sweeping their fans out of the a few points by the Pack. beans have her feeling some type of way. She is a complete weirdo normally, but green beans bring her to a whole XC and We Know It new level of awesome weirdness where she starts making a lot of weird hand (which, by the way, are on Wednesdays Sophia Vitello (III) and Julia Santoro gestures, flicks her fingers and usually By Ava Violich, I Contributing Writer at Franklin Park, a straight shot on the T, (III) outdid themselves at divisionals, stares at you for long periods of time. It 4:00 P.M. for those who want to redeem and up-and-coming runners Celestine is truly a sight to see. The next thing she As coaches like to say, running is themselves next year), you can make up He (II), Abigail Thomson (II), Natasha loves most in this world is babies. She a mental sport—and given that, it may for it by reading about this past season Karunaratne (II) and Annie Coyne (IV) denies it profusely but we all know that appear at first glance that all of BLS’s and pretending you were paying atten- ran well at DCL Championships. The she Google searches “cute babies” in her cross country runners are completely tion when all of it actually happened. rest of the girls provided a strong finish spare time. If you look at her phone to insane. After all, who in their right mind But keep in mind—God runs cross for the team, each with a competitive read the time, don’t be surprised if the would volunteer to spend two hours country. He knows the truth. personal best. For the boys, seasoned lock screen is a baby. She is obsessed! of their free time after school putting Anyone can run 100 meters; it’s cross country runners George Liu- When not spending time on her themselves through the kind of torture the next 4,900 that really count. And Krason (captain, I), Weigang Liang weird obsessions, Maggie Mulligan cross country entails? We spend half of this past season, the cross country team (captain, I), Alex Hsia (II), Isaiah West- eats, sleeps and breathes basketball. our afternoons sprinting up and down has put in a phenomenal effort making phalen (III), Yuta Belmont (IV), Victor Not only is she amazing at it, but she hills and running timed intervals on those meters matter not only in the DCL Yang (IV) and Jack Connolly ran very lives for it. I honestly cannot think of the track in the searing heat or freezing races, but also in divisional and even well in divisionals. Up-and-coming run- a single time I’ve heard her complain cold—and we spend the other half com- statewide invitational meets. Our good ner Andreya Zvonar (IV), who made a about going to practice. It has be- plaining about them. Our shoes have a looks may be natural, but our endur- strong impression on the team through come a part of her. Maggie=basketball, greater mileage than the average car. ance definitely is not— it is the result both remarkable improvement and a basketball=Maggie. It’s no surprise that Our mascara runs faster than the aver- of months of hard work in the summer tendency to run shirtless in an attempt she signed with the UMass Minutemen, age girl. Our “easy days” are eight mile practicing tempos, completing intervals, to become the next Taylor Lautner (we a Division I basketball team in which long treks to the Larz Anderson hill in finishing distance workouts and run- love you Andreya), had a strong finish she will undoubtedly be a vital part Brookline. We race in the woods, with ning after the ice cream truck all in the at championships, placing ninth in the come September. no benches, half-times, substitutions or hopes that come fall, we might be able DCL for freshman boys. The rest of the Maybe most important of all, time-outs. And to top it all off, we put to hold our own against the powerhouse team supported an eighth place finish Maggie is a loyal friend. All 74 inches ourselves through mud, sweat and tears running teams in the DCL. And this for the team in the DCL overall. of her are filled with love. She gives 100 in BLS’s name without any recognition year, we did that and more. This season wasn’t the season for a percent to the people she loves at all at all—because cross country at school Although we lost two top run- first-place DCL finish, but as individual times. She knows how to make you feel is like a dying tribe. No one even knows ners, co-captain Grace O’Brien (II) and runners our team held strong against better, whether it involves just listening, we exist. After we get back from meets, Andrew Yang (III) to stress fractures, the best runners in the state. And next pulling great advice out of thin air, or exhausted from finishing a give-it-your- the team set some impressive bests. For season, we’ll be even better—even if making some hilarious and probably all, collapse-at-the-finish-line race we the girls, cross country veterans, Alan- we stay invisible to the rest of BLS. unrelated comment. I have known Mag- lose anyway by 0.1 seconds to some nah O’Brien (co-captain, II) and Sarah Because somewhere in between eating gie since the trailer times when we were suburbanite from Lincoln-Sudbury, we Kiamie (IV) finished the season with our weight in pasta for every meal and only three years old, and I don’t know look in the mirror and quote The Help a truly outstanding record— Alannah falling asleep on the bus, we may actu- what I’m going to do without my num- so we can convince ourselves there is running a personal best of 19:58.00 ally have enjoyed cross country— even ber one next year. She is the only other still a point in living the life of a cross (that’s a 6:26.00 mile pace for 3.1 miles if we’ll never admit it. As Grace O’Brien person who likes my music, the only country runner: “You is strong. You is if you weren’t impressed already) and says, “Cross country may be torture at other person who thinks Melinda and fierce. You is important.” Sarah running 20:37.00. Senior captain times, and forcing yourself up the aptly Jim are the best TV couple of all time Now that you’re hopefully feeling Ava Violich can die happy after achiev- named Bear Cage Hill in a Franklin Park and she is my pizza and french fry eat- at least a tiny twinge of guilt for not ing her goal of breaking 7-minute mile 5K might be hell, and we might be in- ing partner. But if you love something wishing us any sort of luck or com- pace for the 5k with a best of 20:52.00. sane. But running with such an amazing you have to set it free, so go to UMass ing to cheer us on during home meets Other varsity runners Emily Moya (II), team is cheaper than therapy.” and make us all proud, Marge. Page 16 Sports Boston Latin School Argo Girls’ Volleyball: The Unthinkable Season (DCL) Championship. our senior night, I wouldn’t have be- Behind every great team there is an even By Samantha To, II Photography Editor The team consists of nine lieved you.” It was surely a night to be greater coach who pushes their players powerhouse seniors who domi- remembered for everyone who attended to new limits. For the past 15 years, the One year ago, few people thought nate the court with every bump, the game. varsity team has been led by Coach Kai. that the girls’ volleyball team would have set and spike. For every attack from the According to Boone, what sepa- Passionate is an understatement when it been able to achieve what they have done opposing team, there is comes to describing his dedication to the this year. At the beginning of the last sea- a passer in position to sport. After years of coaching for not only son, these girls were put together for the receive it. For every pass the Boston Latin team but also for a local first time and there were high expectations made, there is an even club team, he has been inducted into the to fill after a monster 2011 season. With a more impressive set exe- Massachusetts Girls Volleyball Coaches completely new roster and little experi- cuted. For every set, there Association Hall of Fame for his ability to ence playing together as a team, these is a hitter with a killer turn a good team to into an unstoppable girls fought for every single one of their spike that leaves players one. He has brought four girls’ volleyball wins last season just to claim their spot in in a standstill. championships and a Central East divi- the playoffs. Captains Emerson sion win to this school. With this season One year later, we see a team. We Boone (I), who is notori- being his final year as a coach, it marks the see a team that has devoted countless ous for passing dimes end of an era and closes his career with hours of practice during the off-season. on defense and attacking one last banner. We see a team that has proved to share sets on offense, and Erica Up on the gym wall, there are three FACEBOOK.COM an unbelievable bond with each other Szulc (I), who has been 2013 GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL SENIORS titles of Dual County League Champions, both on and off the court. We see a team a starting setter for three with the last being in 2003. After a whole that has achieved what every Boston Latin years for the varsity team, have played rates this varsity team from those in the decade, this team of 17 girls can leave School sports team dreams to accomplish since the eighth grade. Szulc says, “If you past years is that “[they] genuinely cared the court this year knowing that they one day. With a 12-4 record, they hold the told me five years ago that the volleyball about one another and had great chem- will never be seen simply as athletes, but Holy Grail: the 2013 Dual County League team was to become DCL Champs on istry on the court without any drama.” champions. The Powderpuff Game Returns more intimidating team with the daunt- the seniors ended up fumbling the ball, in the seniors’ trap. The seniors seemed By German Tobar Lemus, I Staff Writer ing height of Maggie Mulligan (I) and the while the juniors’ Brenna Galvin seized to discourage the juniors’ offensive line, amazing athleticism of Lauren O’Shea the opportunity and recovered the ball. while not allowing many plays to be After the frantic panic on whether (I). They also had the great coaching This powerful junior was not taken down completed and even playing so hard the shirts were going to come on time or from the experienced football players: until she was near the seniors’ end zone, that they tore an opponent’s shirt. After a not, after the heated behind the scenes Mike Parham (I), Roy Banham (I), Elvis hoping for a touchdown the next play. fumble return, the seniors scored another discussions in the Facebook group, Antigua (I) and Pat Fahy (I). While the After a couple more plays, Linda Ruane touchdown, giving them the lead (2-1) finally the game that every boy looks junior girls in white had the quick Hill- (II) was successful in getting through with a run from their quarterback and forward to arrived: the Powderpuff ary Rockett (II) as a quarterback and the the seniors’ defense and achieved a rush star player, Lauren O’Shea. After this game. Despite the fact that it looked like efficient scorer Brenna Galvin (II). As that resulted in a touchdown, tying the play, it was pretty much done for the it was going to be a horrible day, due to coaches, the juniors had the young boys: game 1-1 and giving the juniors a sight juniors. Ellie McGonagle (I) probably had the early morning showers, it turned out Peter Honzik (II), Duncan McGaff (II) and of victory. the highlight play of the game; she kicked to be a beautiful day to play football. On Ross Garritty (II). The game started off At halftime, both teams engaged the ball off and then amazingly ran right Monday afternoon, the 2014 senior girls with a quick touchdown for the seniors in chants and some of the junior girls back to the girl that returned the ball for showed up to face their younger rivals, by Lauren O’Shea. The juniors were not even made cheering pyramids. When a crushing tackle, eliminating any chance the 2015 junior girls. All the senior girls hopeless however, because they had the the junior girls tried to chant, “I believe the juniors had at tying the game up. sported their fierce black Powderpuff rest of the game left to tie up the score. that we will win,” they were put down Shortly after that play, the seniors were shirts and got ready to play the juniors, As the juniors returned the ball and the by the seniors’ silly “You thought” chant. victorious with a score of 2-1. All the girls who wore less intimidating white Pow- offensive line got out of the sidelines As the second half started, the senior girls then joined their team and formed a line derpuff shirts. As the time approached and onto the field, Hillary Rockett made had a trick up their sleeve for defense. to congratulate each other on playing a 3:00 P.M. and the crowd got bigger, the her first appearance as the star quarter- When the juniors started their play, they game well-fought. They demonstrated girls prepared to play the game of their back. Unfortunately, due to the strong saw the seniors connecting their hands the sportsmanship and morals that BLS lives. defensive line the seniors set up, the to make a wall that was impossible to get has instilled on us, whether you’re a sixie The senior girls seemed to be the juniors only achieved a turnover. Sadly, through, and many juniors were caught or senior. Better luck next year, juniors. BLS Cheerleading: Never Give Up make it though the routine, the girls Grace O’Brien (I) and Mary Tarantino By Lily Caffrey-Levine, III Contributing Writer have a level of trust with each other (I) joking around with the sophomores, that is hard to find even with the best freshman and even the eighth graders of Despite beginning this season with of friends. “I can feel every move- the varsity team, something rarely seen a new coach and the tough loss of six se- ment my bases are making under at BLS. The girls of BLS Cheer are like a niors, BLS Cheer prevailed through all the me. A shift of a finger can cause me family, and even though they are 22 girls hardships that come from a competitive to topple straight down to the floor. with 22 huge personalities, once they hit varsity sport, and took second place at this But over the past few months, we’ve that blue mat, they are one team. year’s Dual County League (DCL) com- grown together so much as a team Now some might ask, “What about petition. After defeating league opponent and as a family that I can trust them the football games? Isn’t that part of it Acton-Boxbourogh, the girls qualified to with my life,” says Celina Qi (II). As too?” And the answer is, yes. Even with compete in regionals against some of the these girls defy the laws of gravity, all the hard work, practice and competi- best teams in Massachusetts. they show you how hard they work tions every weekend, these girls still have When the word “cheerleading” by making it all look easy. Temi time to drive to towns in the outskirts of comes into conversation, most people Ashorobi (I) says, "Performing on Massachusetts to cheer on the football think of short skirts, pom poms, bows and those blue mats alongside with my team. Some games have tons of fans, nice football games. As the only competitive teammates, well, more like sisters, has weather and high scores, but other games cheerleading team in the city of Boston, taught me something about myself have freezing temperatures, a few parents the BLS cheerleaders show the city that that no other sport has ever accom- in the stands and low scores. Throughout cheerleading is much more than that. plished." it, all the BLS cheerleaders are always Whether it is driving out to the gym in The BLS cheerleaders also give there to cheer on the football team, hit all Canton, working hard in the zone after a new meaning to “work hard, play their pyramids, and maybe even rock the school or trying to finish all their home- hard.” Whether they are stunting at chicken dance, win or lose. Captain Grace work after a long night of practice, these sweet sixteens or breaking out into Colleran (I) and Cara Rathmell (I) are al- FACEBOOK.COM girls always have to be on their A-game. "WOLFIE" AND THE CHEERLEADERS ENTERTAIN THE random dancing at practice, these ways telling the girls how important it is It takes being in top condition, physically CROWD AT A FOOTBALL GAME. girls always bring the party with that they are committed to school, cheer and mentally, to get through the two- them. Before practice you can see and supporting others. minute-and-thirty-second competition pass. Although the routine is exhausting, Nya Gavin (I) and Niamh Ryan (I) strut- This year the team is going to lose routine. they work hard though two and a half ting down to Chipotle in their purple seven very valuable seniors, who are ir- The routine is carefully crafted hour practices to make sure that every- shades, or Temitope Ashorobi teaching replaceable as friends and as teammates. in August, and the girls spend the next thing hits. This instills in them the men- the younger girls on the team how to As always, BLS cheer will prevail though month and a half perfecting every stunt, tality to never give up, no matter what. dance without embarrassing themselves the hardships because these girls never jump, motion, basket toss and tumbling Aside from the strength needed to in the locker room. You might also see give up.