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Volume #21, Issue #6 May 14, 2021 Two OWL projects advance History Day continues its second straight year with online format, nationals judged next week Helena Squires Mosher events are taking place virtual- while using online resources site on the 1964 New York City Staff Writer ly, due to the Covid pandem- and meeting primarily over School Boycott. She expressed On Sunday May 2nd, three ic. Aside from a few changes, FaceTime or Zoom to work pride in her project, though, out of six projects from OWL such as no live presentations on their projects. “If I needed saying she succeeded in pre- placed at State History Day, or judge interviews, the rules advice from Katie or Bridget... senting “stories that aren’t usu- and two advanced to the Na- have stayed generally the same. it was more difficult since it ally told in regards to [the Civil tional competition following Students must frame their would have to take place over Rights Movement].” first-round results on Friday projects around the theme Google Meet,” said 11th grad- State, preceded by Region- Katie Craven April 30th. “Communication in History: er Analigia Batres, who placed The students that advanced to state History Day on a Goo- This year, all History Day the Key to Understanding”, 5th with her individual web- History day, 4 gle Meet to watch the awards ceremony together. Class of ’21 graduating live Anti- racist curric- ulum Hiroko Zeleke Staff Writer Did you, at home or at school, ever talk much about race with your friends and family? Do you think we as a culture are past racism? What about after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapo- lis? Did your conversations on race shift after that? How? The death of George Floyd seems to have started a lot of conversations on race, and started a lot of new conversa- tions. But how much has that impacted us here at OWL? Af- ter years in the works, an an- The class of 2021 in a circle to announce their plans for next year on donut declaration day (left), seniors Ella Pratt and Zoe Campion with their donuts ti-racist Crew curriculum was after announcing their commitments to the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire and University of California at Berkeley (right). launched. I personally think, as a person of color, Crew les- Paloma Leone-Getten room, to ensure social distanc- certain distance to separate This graduation setup is dif- graduation at St. Paul College sons on anti-racism should’ve Staff Writer ing. The entire OWL staff will guests. The auditorium holds ferent from years past due to about 10 years ago. We’re plan- already been a thing, but I’m Graduation will be held be able to attend, and the event a lot more people than the the pandemic, as OWL’s usual ning on being back at St. Kate’s glad to see that the community in person this year, at the will be livestreamed for other number that will be coming, venue, St. Catherine Universi- next year,” said Tim. Unfortu- is trying harder now. But if you St. Paul College auditorium. family members and friends of so there will be room to spread ty, is not hosting any events, in nately, there will not be cake or haven’t heard of this, then let Each graduate will be allowed the graduating class. out,” said Spanish teacher and an effort to keep their campus a reception at the venue after me tell you about it. to invite two guests, who will “Everybody will have program coordinator Tim Le- as COVID-free as possible. the ceremony, unlike previous First things first, what is an- be spread out throughout the masks on and there will be a one-Getten. “We actually used to have our Graduation, 6 ti-racism? I think we all know what racism is, but what is it to be anti-racist? Anti-racism is actively fighting against rac- Georgia rolls out new ism when you see it happen- ing. Let’s say you aren’t racist, or you claim you aren’t racist. voting restrictions That doesn’t make you an- Ted Dobbins population-dense Georgia cit- of the most important aspects ti-racist. If you see someone Staff Writer ies (areas in which the voting of the 98 page bill that are doing or saying something On Thursday March 25th, bill’s restrictions would have viewed as the most restrictive. racist to another as a bystander Georgia legislation passed a most effect, and areas with a The bill impacts many ele- but just watch, not doing any- very large elections-voting large Democratic presence.) ments of absentee voting and thing about it, then you aren’t bill that has many restrictions But, you might ask, what’s in postal ballots, with the amount being anti-racist. But if you and alterations of voting priv- this bill? And how will it af- of time before Election Day try to stop it from happening, ileges. As you probably know, fect voters? Here we’ll go over that a Georgia voter could re- then that is being anti-racist. this got quite a lot of atten- the most important contents quest an absentee ballot being The conversations about tion and criticism because it of this bill and how it has al- cut almost in half. Another Franklin Weaver race and anti-racism at OWL seemed like an attempt by Re- ready impacted Georgia vot- restriction on absentee voting illegal for election and voting voters. And finally another started long before this fall. publicans to limit and prevent ing rights. that was introduced in the bill officials to send absentee vot- very large alteration to an ab- Dare 2B Real is an anti-racist the voting of Democrats in First, let’s go through some is that it states that it is now Anti-racism, 7 ing applications to all Georgia Georgia, 2 1 Happy to be on the field again Womanatee raring to have to be 6-10 feet away from the person we’re marking, James Dungan-Seaver which will definitely be weird 11th grader Jalen Bolton Steiner dives for the frisbee in a go after a great start game earlier this season. Purple Press and there will be less block- Paloma Leone-Getten perience and we don’t have to ing,” said Lili. The season also Staff Staff Writer spend a lot of time learning the started a little later, in order for After a wait of over a year rules or anything. But it feels logistics to be figured out, and Manatee off with less games being played. Adult to Blame since the WoManatee frisbee kind of ominous for next year, team had played together, on because about half of our girls “We’re also not able to have Leo Bickelhaupt April 27, 2021, they celebrat- will be gone, so the team could spirit circles this year after the and running Editor-in-Chief ed after defeating White Bear be really small,” said 11th games, so that’ll be different this year, but we’re really lucky Paloma Leone-Getten Lake High School, 8-5 at the grader Lili Hobday. Because Boys experiencing mixed that we’re still able to have a Copy Editors Humboldt field, despite the of all of the experience on pouring rain. the team, they’ve had a solid season,” said Ella. results in 2021 season thus far Hazel Wright As of press time, the girls start, capped off by great per- All of the girls on the team Lili Hobday mandate masks, the team is Violet Wright frisbee team is 3-1, with their formances by seniors Frankie seem to love the sport, as well Staff Writer being asked to stand 6-10 feet as their teammates. “It’s a re- Writers most recent game a tough loss Buettener and Aiko Mattie, After being on pause for a away from whomever they are ally fun team, and is very dif- year, frisbee is back! Since the marking and are only sched- Olivia Bilek to Edina High School. They along with new team member play each week on Tuesdays at Lily Weissman. ferent from my other sports. week of April 4th, the Mana- uled for 4 official games. “We Ian Brooks 6pm. This year’s captains are All sports seasons have had Although we’re competitive, tee have been back in action. also try to guard the same peo- Jack Cheatham seniors Ella Pratt, Elsa Carl- to be altered due to the pan- there’s a lot more sportsman- The season started out slow ple throughout practice and ship and spirit of the game. Nora Crosby son, and Zoe Campion, all of demic, with extra restrictions with a 15-12 loss to Edina JV stay 6 feet apart when were There’s a lot less pressure and but picked up with a 15-9 win “huddled” up or taking water Joe Deuitch whom started their ultimate put into place. For the girls careers playing for the middle frisbee team, they are playing a lot of support,” said Lili. Zoe against Irondale and a 14-6 breaks,” said senior captain Ted Dobbins school team. “I’m really excit- with masks and staying 6 feet agreed, saying “My favorite win against Great River. Haakon Neske Elizabeth Hallanger ed to be a captain this year. I apart as much as possible in part about being on the team 11th grader Jalen Despite these changes the is the community. It’s espe- Lily Hennessee was also a captain this past all practices and games. “They Bolton-Steiner has a positive team is happy to be back on the outlook on the season, “We field, “Everyone on the field is Lili Hobday fall, so I kind of have a little bit just made a new rule that we Womanatee, 3 of a grasp of coaching during have many new players this feeling pretty optimistic about Otis King COVID and trying to find dif- year and already have good the rest of our schedule. We’ve Paloma Leone-Getten ferent ways to connect,” said chemistry. The few practic- played these teams before so Scarlet Longard Zoe. es and games we’ve had have we’re pretty pumped,” said made me super excited to play Haakon. Their next opponent Sayén Lundeen-Leiva The team is made up of 21 girls, most of whom are more frisbee.” will be Great River followed by Mintesinot Sisay returning players who partici- Changes had to be made to Minneapolis South. Helena Squires Mosher pated in winning the DII state the season due to covid. Aside Nicholas Streng championship in 2019. “More from the expected decision to Manatee, 6 Hazel Wright than half are seniors. I think that means that we’re gonna Violet Wright have a pretty successful season Hiroko Zeleke because we have so much ex- Kate Moe Mock trialists 11th grader Nora Verner throws during a game. Distance learning or in-person? earn first win cause “it was working fine for time however I want, besides Coach Tom hopes to stock team Students voice their preference me. I went to a Montessori classes. I also like that I can Hazel Wright next year, too. school for elementary, and have whatever I feel like for with young talent next season that worked really well for lunch, as long as it’s available, Staff Writer While the majority of Violet Wright als and it is a power matching me as a learning style. Virtual instead of school lunch or a You wake up to your alarm. OWL students have opted to Staff Writer system,” said Tom Totushek, learning isn’t really that differ- premade lunch from home. You get out of bed and get go back to in person classes, Do you like theater? Do the coach of OWL’s mock tri- ent.” On the other hand, Anna Anna said, “I liked that I could ready for school. Then, once some students have decided you want to learn more about al team. “You do 2 competi- Nowatzki, also a 9th grader, take breaks whenever I need- you’re ready, you open up your to stay virtual. I decided to law? Do you just want to have tions against random teams decided to go back to in per- ed to.” Violet said, “I like being iPad and you log onto Goo- stay virtual for a variety of rea- something fun to do to distract and then everyone with your son because “I really wanted to able to complete assignments gle Meets. This has been the sons. The main reason is that yourself from the monotony of record gets put into the same see everyone again in person at my own pace.” reality for the majority of stu- I wasn’t very comfortable with life? Mock trial might be right pool. Since we were 1-1 after 2 and it would be nice to have a This is why some people dents for the past year. Now, going back to school because for you. matches we faced another 1-1 change of scenery.” are likely going to stay virtual many students are going back of the pandemic. I’ve been Mock trial is an extracur- team. We lost and were 1-2 So while there are certain- next year. It’s a good option for to in person school. But there’s doing rather well in distance ricular where a team of at least so we faced another 1-2 team, ly good reasons to go back to some people. I know the great some people that have stayed learning, so I decided it wasn’t eight students competes. Each then lost again. Only the top 4 in person learning, the plusses majority of you are likely going in distance learning. And worth the risk. team has 3 witnesses, 3 attor- teams from the region go on to of virtual learning are many. to be surprised at this, but it’s there’s some people that might 9th grader Violet Wright neys, a timekeeper, and a bai- state.” I like that I can schedule my actually pretty nice. even opt into distance learning decided to stay virtual be- liff. Schools compete, arguing Mock trial is a good choice either the prosecution or the for students interested in the- Georgia, 2 services. Another addition because long lines at polls are ic candidate, and that Georgia defense. ater and/or law. “I would defi- sentee voting law is that now on this bill that seems to di- often found at largely populat- election was extremely close. “Every school participating nitely recommend Mock Trial Georgia voters have to provide rectly restrict voters’ privileg- ed city centers. So because of that, this seems is given the same case to pre- to other students,” said Hazel. increasingly more identifica- es is that the number of early Other restrictions the bill even more like an attempt by pare for in October,” said soph- “It’s always exciting to dive tion. voting drop-boxes will be re- include: now runoff elections Republicans to stop the high omore Hazel Carroll, who is a into the case and find ways Before the bill Georgia vot- duced. They were introduced will be counted and concluded numbers of Democrats’ votes member of OWL’s mock trial that it can be represented for ers only had to sign their ab- in high numbers in Georgia faster. Mobile voting centers that come from high density team. “The competition begins both sides. Another thing is sentee ballot application, but during the 2020 election, but like large busses and RVs will cities, where this bill has its in January where 2 teams are that it’s really informative. now they have to provide not now will be reduced to rough- also be banned. If you show up most restrictions. For exam- matched against each other. One part of Mock Trial is just their name, address and ly only one drop-box for every at the wrong polling place it ple, this bill says that Georgia One team represents the plain- working with actual attorneys date of birth, but also their 100,000 registered voters, this will be quite hard to vote. And runoff elections are going to tiff while the other represents and learning how the legal driver’s license identification means that the number of se- even Election Officials will no be shortened; this seems very the defense, though both pre- process works. This past year number or an equivalent high cure locked drop boxes that longer be able to accept third much like a reaction by Re- pare to argue both sides (the we had two attorney coaches level state issued form of iden- were available last year will not party funding from outside publicans to the Democratic side of the case your team rep- who were great fountains of tification. be available for Georgia voters sources. success of the Georgia Senate resents changes each round).” information. It’s also a great One restriction of voting in the future. Republicans in the Georgia election runoffs. According to Hazel, the way to make friends, attorneys privileges and opportunities And finally another voting legislature say that this bill is So now that we have gone trial follows the format of and witnesses work together in this bill that directly affects restriction in the bill that has just to expand access and to in- over the important issues this “Opening Statements; Direct, to create a narrative of what Georgia voters, is that now gotten a lot of attention is the crease election voting security, bill might possibly cause, what Cross, Redirect, and a possi- happened through questions early voting on Sundays will restriction of outside people but many of these restrictions do you think? Do you think ble Recross for the plaintiff’s 3 asked and evidence entered in not be available. This is also giving food or water to peo- are seen as purely an attempt these new laws are an attempt witnesses; Direct, Cross, Re- direct examination.” seen as a direct attack and re- ple waiting in line to vote. It by Republicans to stop Demo- to restrict voting rights in direct, and a possible Recross “We have some students striction against Georgia vot- is now illegal for someone to cratic turnout. The 2020 pres- Georgia? How do you think for the defense’s 3 witnesses; who are experienced actors ers, because it is a tradition of provide food or water to a vot- idential election was the first these new laws will affect the a 2 minute recess; and finally and just want to flesh out a many Georgia Church-goers er waiting in line, city voters election in over 25 years that future voting of Georgia? Closing Statements.” role and ‘spar’ with the law- to vote after Sunday church (who largely vote democrat) Georgia voted for a Democrat- “OWL competes at Region- Mock trial, 7 2 Senior Spotlight Can teachers How many years have you been at OWL? Leo Dungan-Seaver For 7 years. talk about polit- What are your plans for next year? I will be attending Whitman College in the fall. ical opinions? What’s been your favorite class in high school? Minnesota law does not require Gotta love a good PE session. pened throughout history and neutrality I don’t believe that history re- What extracurriculars are you involved in? Ian Brooks peats itself, but I think it does Manatee frisbee, Humboldt basketball and Outward Bound are Staff Writer provide the context to help us probably my big three. In researching this piece understand the present more.” about politics in the class- Katie feels the same way. Favorite field work trip and why? room, I expected to find ob- “I try to frame discussions in Probably Du Nord because it was a very open and (relatively) vious, specific rules in law history. I try to be like, ‘here unstructured time to interact with our peers and expand our and district policy about what are the different perspectives friendships. teachers can and can’t express from history; here’s what his- politically in class. But what tory recorded,’ and then allow If you had a walk up song, what would it be? was perhaps the most consis- students to take that and try to Forever by Drake (ft - Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem) tent thing I learned from every build their own beliefs.” Help- resource--teachers, principals, ing students build their own and articles-- is that the reg- beliefs was a common theme ulations around this issue are throughout my interviews surprisingly unclear. with OWL’s social studies In places like Minnesota, teachers. Luke Turvold says he That One Little Kid where state law doesn’t require focuses more on the present, How tall are you? teachers’ neutrality, whether highlighting biases and giving I am 4’10”. Lucas Rounds or not a teacher will face re- a holistic picture of the subject. percussions for sharing their “I think it is a teacher’s obliga- What’s your favorite class so far and why? personal beliefs on a political tion to provide a well-rounded I love ELA, because I like Preston and all of the projects he has topic depends largely on the view of the event or situation, us do. unwritten norms of their com- highlighting different perspec- munity rather than any laws or tives and biases that may be Who’s your favorite senior? contract language. present.” I don’t know any yet. At a time when political But discussing controver- polarization is peaking in our sial topics in general can be Where do you think you’re going to go for college? country and significant events difficult. Katie says one of her I don’t know. Maybe in Florida or another coastal because I want seem to happen increasingly major concerns is alienating to be a marine biologist and love the ocean. often, teachers are tasked with more conservative students, the difficult job of processing as it’s no secret that OWL is a What’s the best thing about distance learning? current events and controver- left-leaning school. “It’s hard, I can mute myself when I get chatty. sial topics with their students. and sometimes the easiest And while there aren’t specific thing is to just not talk about What’s the worst thing about distance learning? laws or policies limiting teach- things, which does a disservice Everything else. I miss making friends in person, because I ers from expressing their own to everybody. So I just try to moved here from Kentucky at the beginning of the pandemic. It political views in class, many be mindful and planful, hav- is hard to be social through Schoology and Google Meets. are wary of doing so. Even ing a plan and knowing what when it’s technically allowed, it is that I want to say, and also consequences are not unheard stepping back and letting the of. Plus there’s fear of heated students be the ones doing the discussions and angry parents talking and I’m just facilitating The Day the Music Died as well as their own philoso- an opening space for them to phies of teaching. So how do have a discussion, rather than Fateful IA plane crash flying, causing the plane to Dream during the 1960s. teachers go about discussing me driving the discussion.” crash roughly 6 miles from the The Day the Music Died sensitive topics in class, and As we continue in this time airport. The likely cause for the is a tragic but important day where is the line drawn for po- of polarization, many teachers shaped music history accident was the pilot’s lack of in music history because af- litical expression? like Katie will continue to keep Olivia Bilek Go”. Other hits by Ritchie Val- flying skills. ter their deaths the “Winter Social studies teachers political discussions struc- Staff Writer ens were “La Bamba” “Donna” On the “Winter Dance Par- Dance Party” tour continued. Daniel Sullivan and Katie Cra- tured and planned, worrying ty” tour Buddy Holly, Ritchie Bobby Vee filled in for Holly Buddy Holly, J.P “The Big and “We Belong Together” ven say they try to frame cur- about alienation, argument, Valens, The Big Bopper, and at the next scheduled show in Bopper” Richardson, and His career only lasted eight rent events through history. “I direct consequences or push- Dion and the Belmonts were Moorhead because he knew Ritchie Valens were killed in months. try to present the facts and add back. But maybe as this period touring the Midwest from all the words to his songs. In a plane crash in Clear Lake, J.P Richardson gave himself historical context to it,” says in our country passes teachers January 23rd to February 1978 Waylon Jennings(a for- Iowa on February 3rd 1959, the name “The Big Bopper” Dan. “I think as social studies won’t have to be so wary of 3rd 1959. The weather on the mer member of Buddy Holly along with pilot Roger Peter- after seeing college students teachers that’s really import- political topics, and classroom “Winter Dance Party” tour and The Crickets) added his son. All four people on the doing a dance called The Bop. ant. Like, this isn’t happening discussions will no longer take was reported as light snow, the own memories of the incident plane were killed on impact. He was a disc jockey and had independently, it’s not just ran- as much effort as they do now. sky was obscured, visibility 6 onto his song “A Long Time The three musicians were on a radio show before he started dom. It’s something that’s hap- miles, and winds from 20 to 30 Ago”, he sings the lines “Don’t the “Winter Dance Party” tour his career in music. The Big mph. ask me who i gave my seat to Womanatee, 2 at the time of their deaths. Bopper started his music ca- On the evening of Monday on that plane, i think you al- Buddy Holly was the most reer as a songwriter. The pro- February 2nd Buddy Holly de- ready know, I told you a long popular out of the three. In motion director for Mercury cided to charter a small plane time ago.” 1956 Buddy Holly and the and Starday Records Harold for himself and the Crickets to Movies have been made Three Tunes(later The Crick- “Pappy” Daily helped launch fly to the next venue in Fargo, about The Day the Music Died ets) started recording demos The Big Bopper as a record- North Dakota. At the last min- including the Ritchie Valens’ in Nashville, Tennessee. Their ing artist. He signed a contract ute Waylon Jennings gave up biopic “La Bamba” in 1987 first big hit was “That’ll Be The with Mercury Records in 1958. his seat to The Big Bopper who and the biographical film “The Day” in 1957. Other hits by With the success of “Chantilly had the flu. And Tommy All- Buddy Holly Story” in 1978. Buddy Holly were “Everyday” Lace” The Big Bopper joined sup lost his seat in a coin flip Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, with Dion DiMucci, but Dion and Richie Valens continue to and “Peggy Sue” and many and Dion and the Belmonts for gave his seat to Ritchie Valens inspire musicians to this day others. Buddy Holly recorded the “Winter Dance Party” tour. because Buddy Holly asked with their music. most of his music with Nor- His first hit song was “Chan- him to pay 30 dollars to fly in man Petty at his recording stu- tilly Lace” in 1958. Other hits the plane. Kate Moe dio in Clovis, New Mexico. by The Big Bopper were “Cra- The Day the Music Died is Members of the womanatee team pose during a game. Richie Valens started his zy Blues”, “White Lightning”, marked a dark day in Ameri- music career when he was 16 and “Walking Through My cially nice because we have so end of June. I honestly think can history and music history. years old when he joined his D r e a m s”. many seniors, we’ve built up a that we’re going to do really In Don McLean’s 1971 song first band the Silhouettes. At When people got the news strong team and a strong dy- well, because everyone on our “American Pie” he dubbed it one of their gigs Richie was of the crash they were shocked namic over the past few years, team is super passionate and “The Day the Music Died.” spotted by Bob Keane, the and saddened. But despite the so I’m really excited to see how wants to give it their all,” said The song is about the loss of head of the Del-Fi record la- misfortune, the “Winter Dance that plays out in games.” The Ella. innocence and naivety, which bel, which he signed a contract Party” tour continued. The pi- team has high hopes for the Following the rest of the began with the deaths of these with in 1958. Richie Valens lot of the Beechcraft Bonanza rest of the season. “I expect the regular season, the state tour- three major teenage music became famous in 1958 with was not yet qualified to oper- season to go well, I’m really ex- nament will be played, with idols in a plane crash. It also his first single “Come On, Let’s ate in weather that required cited to see what happens and ample COVID restrictions, on talks about the American for the state tournament at the a weekend at the end of June. 3 COVID-19 vaccine update experienced a sore shoulder ed a statement about how peo- Many OWL students have now been vaccinated from 24-48 hours post shot.” ple should behave after they Nora Crosby distribute the vaccine to those Once approval has been mom stayed on the line with Lily experienced the same sit- receive the vaccine. “Because Staff Writer who are eighteen and older granted, those eligible can re- Children’s hospital for hours. uation with her first dose but the vaccines currently offered The COVID-19 vaccine while Pfizer is sixteen and old- ceive the vaccine. Having eli- When I finally got word that I she hasn’t received her second are not to their full effective- is working wonders in adults er. Additionally, some are in gibility depends on factors re- could get the vaccine, they had dose yet and admits that she is, ness for two weeks after the thanks to its predominantly the process of testing the vac- lated specifically to you. Many also said that my dad can get “a little scared for the side ef- final dose of the series (and speedy and smooth rollout. cine in those younger than the adolescents are able to receive it because he is considered a fects from that since I’ve heard are not 100 percent effective There have been major dis- given age along with getting it the vaccine due to their job. caregiver.” they can be worse”. anyway), masking indoors, coveries regarding medicine approved. Seventeen year old Lily Hen- But once you can and do The next step we need to distancing always, and stay- and health that are leading us While many young people nessee was eligible to receive get the vaccine, data suggests, take in the journey toward ing home in you feel ill will closer to herd immunity. Yet are in a hurry to get vacci- the vaccine because she works you are helping and saving herd immunity is to contin- all remain important ways of even as this provides hope for nated, the process of testing a in food retail. Others can re- more people than just yourself. ue to test the vaccine in all keeping our schools open and the future, there are still so vaccine in them is fragile. The ceive it due to their personal Kate says, “I know immuno- safe and willing age groups. businesses thriving for some many people to vaccinate. Mi- immune systems of minors physical condition. Sixteen compromised people who are So, children under the age of time. I am hopeful that we can nors make up 24% of just the are more complex than those year old Stian Asper was qual- not vaccinated yet and if you twelve will be the next section progress to where we are able United States population; they of people over eighteen. This ified simply because of his age. are not wearing a mask cor- to be assessed with their reac- to have our Minnesota State are crucial to reaching overall means that the COVID-19 And eighteen year old Kate rectly, it paints a view of igno- tion. One of the biggest issues Fair in August!” safety. The majority of OWL vaccine may potentially have a Moe was applicable because of rance.” Having minors receive that scientists will encounter The quicker we can get re- teachers and staff have been greater impact on adolescents. her disability which makes her the vaccine now, if they can, when testing the vaccine is sults and data back from the able to receive the vaccine As mentioned, both Pfizer more susceptible to lung infec- is extremely important. Many the difficulty to stretch and trials, the sooner we can vac- since February. Yet many eligi- and Moderna are testing their tions. All received the Pfizer adolescents are unintentional- conform to all people. Having cinate all people and create ble students are still struggling vaccine in those under sixteen vaccine. ly superspreaders of the virus such a diverse world will make a clear path to getting us all to find and create an appoint- or eighteen. The issues with The process of getting the based on the diversity of the it difficult for the vaccine to be back on our personal paths. ment opportunity. testing a vaccine, especially in Covid vaccine can be long and locations they attend. Hav- completely effective in all peo- Stian concluded, “[Getting the The COVID-19 vaccine minors, are great. Receiving tedious, especially when you ing those people receive the ple. But the science and math vaccine] means getting back is formed from a new type of enough adequate and willing could be viewed as not nec- vaccine as quickly as possible behind vaccines has made to normal and being able to preventative vaccine immuni- participants is difficult as well essarily needing it. “I had like will lead to a decrease in cases. leaps and bounds this past socialize with people without zation that uses an mRNA cell. as having a variety of contrib- five tabs open at once for hours “Being able to get the vaccine year. masks on and not worry about Vaccines using an mRNA cell utors. trying to find one, but eventu- is a big deal to me and I’m glad Jim, the school nurse, add- getting sick.” instruct our bodies to make a The Pfizer vaccine has suf- ally I got an appointment for I have the privilege to be able protein that causes an immune ficient data that the vaccine is the next day at Walgreens,” to get it,” Lily said. Kate added, reaction. Our bodies then effective in those twelve to fif- said Lily. Stian’s process was “The U.S. is incredibly rich and realize that the protein isn’t teen, while Moderna is still in a bit smoother. “I signed up privileged in that [vaccines] supposed to be there, so begin the process of testing those un- online using the CVS web- regard because so many coun- creating antibodies. The result der the age of eighteen. Once site and had my appointment tries do not have the funding is our bodies have learned how they have accurate data, they a week later. I showed up to to get the vaccine out to people to defend themselves from the have to await approval for the the CVS and waited in line as quickly as we did.” virus. The three main vaccines vaccine to be administered to for about 10-15 minutes. Af- Some people experience currently being distributed are those in the given age group; ter which I went to a closed side effects after receiving the from the companies Moderna, that is the stage Pfizer is at for off area and answered a few vaccine. Doctors have con- Pfizer, and Johnson and John- twelve to fifteen year olds. The medical questions and got my firmed that these are com- son, all of which are around Johnson and Johnson vaccine shot. I had to wait 15 minutes pletely normal unless they per- 95% effective in adults after is currently being re-studied after the vaccination to make sist for a long period of time or Kate Moe two doses. Moderna and John- for its overall effectiveness and sure I didn’t have any allergic cause you to become unable Senior Kate Moe after recieving her first dose of the Mod- son and Johnson are cleared to safety. reactions.” Kate included, “My to work. Stian says, “I only erna vaccine.

History day, 1 Martin Luther King Day, also als and School History Day, advanced to Nationals. Group brings in projects from all over performances are required How social media re- to be filmed on a video con- Minnesota. Twelve OWL stu- dents moved on to State and ference platform, with each submitted their projects on group member calling from a April 15th, leaving about two different location. weeks in between the awards Participants and History ally affects your life Day coordinator/social stud- ceremony. “Because there was And what are the consequences them. Some negative things no real “day”, it was hard to ies teacher Katie Craven ex- they said that the phone brings know what the competition pressed feeling disconnected Sayén Lundeen-Leiva a big step into society and at heightened risk for mental is that it is distracting and so- would be like,” said Zoe Cam- this year. “I miss being able Staff Writer when these positive and neg- health problems.” cial media can be pressuring pion, who’s documentary on to stop by a student in class Lately, social media has ative effects started occurring. The results of a survey I sent them into things. Ethel Payne--known as the and see what they’re working been a big part of our lives. Although social media can out to OWL shows that most In conclusion, social me- “First Lady of the Black Press”- on,” said Katie. “I’ve seen a lot Teenagers spend a lot of their help people communicate students spend 6-7 hours on dia can be good for various -which she made with fellow of projects in the completion time scrolling through Insta- with each other, build com- their phone a day. They spend reasons, but putting limits on senior Elsa Carlson, advanced stage this year, but not the gram or Tik Tok, or posting munities, and can help teens most of their time on Tik Tok, what you do on your phone to Nationals. creation stage.” She explained pictures or videos. Technolo- express themselves, social and they said that connect- can be good to minimize the The virtual awards ceremo- that participation was down gy has brought us many great media is also very harmful ing with friends is one of the negative things that can hap- ny was held on Facebook Live, significantly this year, with just benefits, but has also brought to us. It can create unrealistic benefits that phones can bring pen. which OWL’s group watched six projects competing at State, many negative effects. body images of how we are together on a Google Meet. instead of, for example, the 19 With social media, we “supposed” to look and there 9th graders Tess and Willa projects which competed in have learned to communicate is also a great deal of online Campion received an honor- 2019. through a screen instead of bullying and rumor spreading able mention for their website Nationals projects are due face to face. This impedes our that can greatly impact some- on the CIA’s intervention in next Tuesday May 18th, at communication skills and as one’s life. Mayo Clinic says “A Chile during the Cold War, 11pm, and the results will be humans, we are a very social 2019 study of more than 6,500 and 11th grader Mae Wrigley announced sometime in June. species. Facebook was first an- 12- to 15-year-olds in the U.S. and seniors Sam Kellar-Long “It’s definitely a lot less hype nounced in 2004, and the first found that those who spent and Helena Squires Mosh- without having a trip to DC,” iPhone was released in 2007. more than three hours a day er’s performance on Ronald said Zoe. This is when social media took using social media might be Reagan’s communication of The OWL theater department presents... Twelfth Night! Members of the cast of Twelfth Night performed warm up exercises by the four square court after school earlier this week. They have been rehersing outdoors as much as possible to ensure social distancing and the safety of the cast throughout the play. They have adapted the Shakes- perian comedy to be set in the music industry in modern times, and the play will run May 26th and 27th at the Min- nesota Boat Club on Raspberry Island. Seating at the venue Katie Craven is limited, so make sure to reserve your tickets soon. The screen from the livestreamed awards ceremony show- ing 11th grader Analigia Batres’s 5th place finish. 4 Reviews ‘n’ stuff Daunte Wright case Lily’s serves as reminder top 3 The all-too-real danger of driving while Black Mintesinot Sisay with the Brooklyn Center po- are told from a very young age. Staff Writer lice chief. She was arrested and It gives me even more reason snack

On April 11th, 20 year old charged with second degree not to even try any kind of ille- Lily Hennessee Daunte Wright was shot and manslaughter on April 14th, gal drugs, because I don’t want Lily’s favorite snack, guakis, takis with guacamole, provide killed during a traffic stop near although she was released on to give police an “excuse” to the benefit that the taki dust gets into the guacamole for list Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. a bail of 100 thousand dollars. murder me. future chips to pick up. Police claim that he was pulled This isn’t the first time a However ridiculous this over for expired tabs, but in Black person was killed by po- may sound to many of you, a Did your favorite snacks make the a phone call to his mother, lice in the Twin Cities area, and good portion of people often there, so eating a huge amount dar popcorn an easy 10/10. Wright said he was stopped it most likely won’t be the last. talk about the negative history cut? in one sitting is not super dif- Lastly, the best snack out because of air fresheners hang- George Floyd was murdered of the victim as a way to justi- Lily Hennessee ficult. Now, sure, doritos are there is an original Lily Hen- ing in his car. Soon the police by former officer Derek Chau- fy their death, especially when Staff Writer a great snack on their own. nessee invention: guakis. It’s discovered an outstanding ar- vin in May of 2020. Chauvin the victims are Black and the With distance learning, However, my main reason for just takis dipped in guacamo- rest warrant and attempted to was convicted on April 20th, perpetrators are (white) police many of us have gotten used to being such a dorito fanatic is le, but it is literally the best detain him, and after a brief and in the process became the officers. I can’t say how many snacking throughout the day, that I love walking tacos. They thing I have ever tasted. The moment where he attempt- first white Minnesotan police times I’ve seen and heard some whenever we desire. Now, 1:35 are the perfect compliment to one drawback of this snack is ed to drive off, an officer shot officer convicted of killing a version of “well, he was arrest- is the most anticipated time of every single topping, and for that it’s a lot pricier, as there him. Black civilian. Many of you ed on drug charges a few years day for those of us unfortunate this reason, I’m ranking them are two separate components, He then drove away for may remember that Philando ago so he won’t be missed” or enough to have D lunch. Per- a 9/10. The only reason they and good guacamole can be a short distance but the car Castile was shot and killed by “if he hadn’t been resisting, he sonally, I have D lunch 3 days aren’t a 10 is that a lot of the rather expensive. However, I collided with another vehicle Saint Anthony police officer would be alive.” An example of of the week, and all I think flavors are a miss. stand by this snack, because it and crashed into a barrier of Jeronimo Yanez in 2017. A this exact It’s astounding that about from 10:30 to 1:35 is Next up is white cheddar is worth the price, and I would concrete. After police pulled connection that I had with some people actually think food. popcorn, which costs around even pay upward of $20 just to him out of the car he was pro- Mr. Castile, other than both resisting arrest should equal a I’ve spent so much time $3-4 per bag. These are pricier eat this snack. nounced dead at the scene. being Black, is that he worked death sentence. thinking about this that I’ve than doritos, but it’s definitely Not only does the guaki Daunte Wright was a father in the cafeteria at the elemen- When the jury found Der- been able to come up with worth it. With white cheddar itself taste good, but the taki of a 2-year old boy. He was de- tary school that I attended (J.J. ek Chauvin guilty on all ac- a definitive ranking of the popcorn, I would say it’s worth dust mixes into the guacamo- scribed by his family as “amaz- Hill). counts, I was admittedly glad, three best snacks of all time. it to splurge for better brands. le as you’re dipping. So, if you ing, loving, with a big heart” This tragic display of police but this only one example out These rankings are based on For example, low tier popcorn want to eat plain chips and and a “bright” smile. Appar- violence towards yet another of countless other incidents in three factors: price, taste, and would be Old Dutch, although guac later, the guac gets an ex- ently, he and I share a love of Black person, only reminds which accountability was not amount you can eat in one sit- it’s pretty good. Middle tier tra kick. The one problem with basketball. me how we can do everything served. While some people ting. would be Smartfood, which guakis is that I’m scared to eat Kimberly Potter, a 26 year in our power to make white may be tricked into thinking Coming in last is Doritos. up until recently, was my go-to too many, because I’ve heard veteran of the police force, and people comfortable, but it will that the trial of Kimberly Pot- They range from $2-$4 de- popcorn. stories of people going to the the former officer who killed never be enough to keep us ter will end in a guilty verdict, pending on size, which is a Recently, however, I’ve dis- ER from eating too many takis. Daunte Wright. claimed she alive in these situations. I am not of that belief. Con- steal. The taste, of course, is covered that Kowalski’s makes However, I simply do not care, mistook her gun for a taser, I have been thinking about sidering the fact that Chauvin up to standard. I don’t know a their own white cheddar pop- and give this snack a rating of which to be quite honest is a all the steps I plan to take when is the first white police officer single person who doesn’t like corn, and it is out of this world. 20/10, because the flavor is just very hard thing to do. Tasers I become a licensed driver (I found guilty of killing a Black doritos, and if I did know such It’s made with coconut oil, so it that insane. are bright yellow and are pur- am 15 years old and eligible for person in Minnesota, the ex- a person, I would be scared of basically tastes like movie the- So, there you have it, my posefully placed away from a learner’s permit), including pectation should be that Potter them. Like chex mix, the great ater popcorn but with cheddar definitive ranking of the three a gun on a cop’s body. Tasers keeping my license and regis- will be acquitted. thing about doritos is the va- added. This is perfect for me, best snacks. I sincerely hope also weigh quite a bit less. Pot- tration on the dashboard, and riety of flavors. In my humble because I can watch Dance everyone reading this tries ter has since resigned, along everything else Black children opinion, original and sweet Moms on my couch and pre- guakis, it will be well worth chili are the best flavors, and tend I’m at the movie theater. your time and money. Lastly, cool ranch is overrated (sorry, With popcorn, you can eat an I’d like to extend a prayer to all I don’t make the rules). infinite amount in one sitting, my other D lunchers out there. Dragon tale moves Doritos might be one of because the main ingredient is Only a few more weeks left, we the most addictive snacks out air. Overall, I rate white ched- can get through this. altogether too fast Raya is gorgeous to watch, but Film nerds give hot takes Jack and Otis Joaquin Phoenix won best ac- was my favorite part. Funny leaves plot points unanswered tor, nothing blew me away and and perfectly tempered for her for the most part they played character I was never unim- Elizabeth Hallanger offer some in- year or so of hype justified? Or, it safe. pressed with her performance Staff Writer was the movie a monumental sights Otis agrees with this also. in this film. A certain layer of Over the years, Disney has let down. Best supporting actor depth was needed for her char- Otis King and Jack Cheatham released a wide variety of in- Let’s begin with the plot. winner: Daniel Kaluuya for acter and in the story and she Staff Writer teresting movies, and among The movie’s story follows the Judas and the Black Messiah. definitely did not disappoint. Otis’s overall take: The Os- those, it has really branched titular Raya, and takes place Otis’ take: Well deserved af- Jack’s take: A great choice as cars have finally rolled around out recently past it’s typical in Kumandra. The land of Ku- ter he was snubbed for getting Yuh-jung delivered the stand- once more. Better late than children’s story and princess mandra, a once prosperous out. I’m very happy the award out performance in a movie never (maybe) as they have movie formulas, and has creat- place, filled with both dragons went to Mr. Kaluuya, although full of great ones. She balanced hit a record low year for view- ed some truly great stuff. How- and humans, has been ravaged I am sad Lakieth Stanfeild so many emotions and essen- ers. Roughly 9 million people ever, along with those, it’s also by an evil force called the Dru- couldn’t have won also. tially played a completely new Raya’s father to stone. Now an viewed the Oscars this year, 14 made some fairly mediocre un, which turns anything it Jack’s take: I knew from the character in the second half. adult, many years later, Raya million less than last year. But films and sequels as well. touches to stone. The dragons moment the award was an- This win came as somewhat of seeks out the last dragon, Sisu, while the venue was strange As someone who eager- helped to defeat the Druun via nounced that it would either a shock since I thought Aman- and goes on a quest to find the and accompanied with a few ly watches any Disney movie a magic orb, but in turn, they go to Kaluuya or Stanfeild, al- da Seyfried would win but this missing pieces and reconstruct face twisting moments (in- they can get their hands on, I were all petrified. Now, five though Paul Raci was excellent was a very pleasant surprise. the orb. cluding Francis Mcdormand was pretty weary of this fact, tribes constantly fight over the in Sound of Metal. I’m super Best Picture Now, if that seems like a lot howling like a wolf and Glenn and was always skeptical with orb, which is currently being happy Kalluya got it since he’s Jack’s take: Nomadland was in terms of plot, it is. I do have Close twerking basically) I ac- new Disney movies. Howev- held by Raya’s tribe. been great in everything he’s in a pretty safe bet, especially af- a great appreciation for the tually found the overall cere- er, when I saw the early teas- When Raya’s father, the and I know Standeild will get ter Chloe Zhao won Best Di- detail and world building that mony enjoyable and mostly ers for Raya, I was more than tribe’s chief, decides to hold one in the future. rector, and I wholeheartedly this movie has. All of the tribes agreed with the award given. hyped. It seemed like such an a feast, Raya befriends the Best supporting Actress: agree with it. Nomadland was and lore were super interest- Jack’s overall take: To me interesting idea, so much so daughter of the Fang tribe’s Youn Yuh-jung for Minari a top 3 movie for me of last ing, but I really would have this was a very average award that I had no problem paying chief, Namaari, and shows her Otis’s take: I couldn’t be year and loved the slow, hum- loved to see more of them. ceremony for me and, for the Disney+ $30 to see it on it’s day the orb. However, a fight breaks happier about this award. As ble approach it took to discuss- The whole movie seemed to be most part, I thought it was ok. of release. The whole idea of out, and the orb is accidentally someone who didn’t absolute- ing life and death. I honestly rushing a bit, and many times Unlike last year when I ran dragon-centric fantasy adven- shattered, the other tribes each ly love the movie (although I would have been happy with didn’t give these places the around the room when Par- ture seemed almost too good leaving with a piece. The Dru- still thought it was great) she to be true, so, was it? Was my un is then awakened, and turns Raya, 7 asite swept the show or when Oscars, 7 5 Super Another excellent League chapter in the MCU crashes The Falcon and the Winter Soldier gives two overlooked characters the spotlight they deserve and Nicholas Streng known as the Flag Smashers another great element. Hen- Staff Writer who want to restore the state ry Jackman has been one of Remember Sam Wilson of the world back to how it was my favorite MCU composers burns and Bucky Barnes? The guy during the Blip. ever since I heard his score Joe Deuitch with mechanical wings and I have to say, I didn’t have for Captain America 1 and 2, Staff Writer the other guy with the vibra- very high expectations for and I was glad he returned to On April 18th, a soccer nium arm? Yeah, I don’t blame this series. I was interested to compose the music here. The competition by the name of you if you don’t, they’re pretty see Sam and Bucky’s stories callbacks to musical moments the European Super League forgettable in the massive story being expanded upon hear- from other MCU movies he was announced with some of of the Marvel Cinematic Uni- ing the announcement, but I did were especially clever, as the most prestigious soccer verse - until now. The Falcon wasn’t excited for it the same well as expanding upon Sam’s teams in the world participat- and the Winter Soldier - as way I was for previous Marvel Falcon motif, only heard a ing. On April 21st, that same suggested by the show’s title - movies. My only hope was that couple times from other mov- competition was discontin- puts these two front and center Sam and Bucky would finally ies, turning it into a full super- ued, never to be uttered by the in their very own show, and no longer be sidelined by the hero theme here. teams again. Within three days delivers a story that exceeded far more popular Avengers Finally, the cast for this se- the European Super League my expectations as a long-time with their own film trilogies, ries was excellent. Anthony went from being considered Marvel fan. and that’s pretty much what I Mackie and Sebastian Stan did an exciting new project backed The Falcon and the Winter was expecting as well. But this well as Sam and Bucky, but it by all of these great and his- Soldier is the MCU’s second series fulfilled my wish and was John Walker and Zemo toric teams to being bashed television series, premiering then went above and beyond. who stole nearly every scene as the league to destroy soccer on Disney Plus on March 19, Sam is undoubtedly the they were in, thanks to the forever. 2021, with six episodes in total best character in the series, performances of Wyatt Russell The European Super League for its first season; one episode and I couldn’t be happier that and Daniel Bruhl. Addition- was going to be made up of 16 was released every Friday until he’s gone from one of the least ally, Erin Kellyman as Karli teams all of which are con- the last one on April 23. The popular Marvel characters Morgenthau, the leader of the sidered the best in the world. series is created by Malcolm to one of the most popular. Flag Smasher group, while not Teams like Real Madrid, Man- Spellman, who also was the The series is at its best when being quite as memorable as chester United and FC Bar- head writer of the series, and it focuses on the racial issues the previous characters listed, celona. Of the 16 teams, 11 all of the episodes are direct- brought into focus by Sam de- still was a well written - and would be selected as the “core ed by Kari Skogland. Antho- ciding whether he believes he performed - antagonist. founding” clubs. These clubs ny Mackie and Sebastian Stan can be the next Captain Amer- The only major criticism I would be granted immunity in return from previous MCU ica or not, after Steve Rogers have of this series is the pac- movies to portray the titular gave his shield to him. Bucky, ing. It’s able to slow down and the league and no matter how the immunity granted to the rejoicing on that occasion. The characters Sam (the Falcon) who was already a pretty good let important moments play poor they do, they would nev- founding teams. Part of what protests on soccer clubs did and Bucky (the Winter Sol- but ultimately sidelined char- out, but then rushes through er be eliminated from it for the makes the Champions League not stop, however. Fans from dier) respectively. acter in previous MCU entries, other moments I wish had got- next 20 years and beyond. so great is that any club can clubs such as Arsenal and Taking place six months had his most interesting char- ten more focus. This is due to The competition was real- participate, it all depends on Manchester United are calling after the events of Avengers: acter arc here as he struggled the fact that the series got a lit- ly made up to be a cash grab the teams standings in the for their owners to step down Endgame, where “the Blip” with his murderous past as the tle ambitious with everything for all of these largely viewed season prior. With the ESL, as they are now being seen brought back all the people Winter Soldier. Both of these - and everyone it introduced, clubs. In the Champions the big teams are guaranteed as “greedy” and as “traitors.” that everyone’s favorite giant titular stars get so much more and thus struggled to juggle League, which is the biggest a spot in the competition no Not only the fans, but notable purple man snapped away, characterization than they ever them all equally. Some charac- club competition in the world, matter how poorly they play. former players, players with the series has a main focus on have before, and as a result, are ter arcs and parts of the story the winner of the 2020 com- This pretty much sidelines statues outside of each club’s Sam’s struggle to be Captain made far more likeable. weren’t nearly as well done as petition made around $100 these smaller and gives them stadium, have been taking a America as a black man, as The characters reintro- others, with a few characters million while the sign on bo- no hope of ever achieving Eu- stand against the ESL and their he joins up with Bucky and a duced from previous movies having their arc offscreen. For- nus for the core ESL clubs is ropean glory. former teams. few unexpected allies to fight were all great additions, nota- tunately the series did manage around $400 million each. Another reason for the Su- There is no doubt that the a radical anti patriotism group bly Helmut Zemo, the antago- to stick the landing well with From a business standpoint per Leagues backlash is that Super League was a horrible nist from Captain America 3, the finale, something I was the ESL is a great investment through competitions such idea perceived very negative- as well as the new characters, worried it wouldn’t be able and would have made the as the Champions League or ly by the public. However, the the best one easily being John to do with everything it was owners as well as all involved a Europa League, young players ESL will most likely happen at Walker, who was a character I building up. ton of money. From any other from small clubs all across Eu- some point down the line. The loved to hate, yet found com- Concluding this review, standpoint the ESL is horrible rope have the chance to shine more soccer becomes global pelling. If you’ve seen the se- The Falcon and the Winter for the fans, anyone not in- and prove themselves. This and hits markets such as the ries, you know why. Soldier is a fantastic series that volved in the competition and contributes to their future suc- US and China, the more that The directing and cinema- only got better as the episodes a stain on the history of soccer. cess and helps them advance people are going to want to tography is just as good as any went on, and while it has its There are many other cons to with their soccer journey. frequently see big games such other MCU movie, and while fair share of problems, they it as well. Something that all soccer fans as Manchester United v. Barce- some of the action scenes are fail to bring down the show in There are a lot of downsides in the world love to see and/or lona. That still leaves the idea a little too fast-paced for me, any significant way as a whole to the ESL hence the harsh hear. of the ESL, gone but most defi- this series also did some real- in my eyes. I’m giving it a 9/10 backlash it has received. One As of April 21st, the ESL nitely not forgotten. ly well done new and creative and will remember it as one of example has been through was discontinued with fans ones. The musical score was the better MCU stories. Graduation, 1 somewhat fragmented high I think they’re taking a lot of safety measures. I feel very years. school experience they’ve had Manatee, 2 peak of our year competitively team. spoiled getting this opportu- However, the seniors are over the past couple of years. Aside from those regu- speaking,” said Haakon With the team being dom- nity, and I’m excited!” said se- still excited about the pros- “I was expecting it to happen lar season games, the team This year’s captains are se- inated by a huge senior class, nior Kate Moe. pect of having an in-person but I was surprised that it’s will also participate in the niors, Haakon Neske, Miles it’s easy to assume that next graduation ceremony, after the happening indoors, though state tournament, the Matos- Pretel, Leo Dungan-Seaver, year looks daunting. However, ka Classic, and hopefully the and junior Stian Asper. Along Jalen thinks otherwise, “This Hopkins Hustle. “We’re los- with them, senior Lachlan team has a lot of potential, I ing a couple of key players for Cotner and 11th grader Jalen think with more practice we state, so hopefully we do well Bolten-Stiener and Ben Lodhal will be a contender, I’m excited at the other tournaments be- have made a big impact on the to see how it goes.” cause I think that will be the

Purple Press Staff Photos James Dungan-Seaver Seniors Aiko Mattie, Charlotte Marboe, and Lily Hennessee eating their donuts (left), se- Senior Elijah Ojo throwing the frisbee during a game (left), Adrian Kellar Miller catching niors Lachlan Cotner and Elsa Carlson on donut declaration day (right). the frisbee (right). 6 Anti-racism, 1 a good fit because everyone is making sure it was centered in Crew and we have a lot of around local issues of educa- group at OWL that has been say in regards to Crew cur- tion specifically and what they How long around for six years. It is fa- riculum,” said science teacher as teachers in our state can do. cilitated by reading and ELL Megan Hall. OWL’s EL Edu- But their work isn’t done. “This teacher Bridget Leba and spe- cation school designer Dale led to our work in Crew this cial education teacher Misha Bergerhofer said “I agree with year,” said Tim. Hemingson. Some of their Megan that the BELE Project I also talked to a couple of will masks be work includes the privilege was a key point in the OWL students that identify as stu- walk they conducted in Crews Conversation about equity. dents of color about being a couple of years ago. One Dare And would also add that an- what it’s like to be a person of 2B Real student, who would alyzing a BELE student sur- color at OWL and their opin- like to be anonymous, talked worn? vey data that was conducted ions on anti-racism. Seventh about how we’ve been taught Scarlet Longard or something like that, I think is wearing a mask and practic- in Crew, some OWL students grader Birhane Nord told me a false narrative and schools Staff Writer there’s a 60-70% chance that I ing other safety measures. responded they did not feel a how what we saw with George seem to white wash history, Masks. Most people are would choose to wear a mask Though some people think part of Crew. This raised con- Floyd is nothing new, saying and we need to tell it not just used to wearing them by now, if I wasn’t feeling well.” mask-wearing will become cerns about supporting ALL “this has happened before,” from a white perspective, but and many people may be People in some countries a part of American culture, students at OWL.” and saying that it always seems all perspectives. wondering, “When will the wear masks even when there some people can’t wait to I talked to some staff who like someone has to be brutal- Bridget said “Right now, mask-wearing end?” isn’t a pandemic. According get rid of their masks. When were a part of developing the ly killed before people open this work is so important The Centers for Disease to an article by CNBC author asked if she would contin- anti-racist Crew curriculum their eyes. Ninth grader Jaielle because of the things that Control and Prevention rec- Christina Farr, “In countries ue to wear a mask if masks this year. When asking why Galbreath said she thinks an- are happening in our world, ommends that “When you like Taiwan, those who did not are no longer required, 8th is now the time to have these ti-racism isn’t only actively things that are happening in are fully vaccinated, you can wear a mask were occasionally grader Amaya Sanders said, lessons, they talked about how fighting against racism when our community, that this is visit inside a home or private even publicly shamed on so- “If COVID is down, like, the after George Floyd’s murder, you see it but fighting peo- necessary work.” When talking setting without a mask with cial media for failing to take numbers are down, I probably they saw the need to disman- ple’s own racist thoughts they about interviewing a person of other fully vaccinated people proper precautions.” Farr also wouldn’t wear a mask.” Lyra tle racism in our communi- may have. “People might have color, senior Lucy Mullarky of any age [but] you can’t visit said later in the article, “Hope Longard, 5th grader at Cher- ty. “I hope that these lessons grown up in a racist household said “it really opened my eyes, indoors, without a mask, with King, a New York-based jour- okee Heights Elementary said, help us all to recognize the or a racist community,” she because I really didn’t know people at increased risk for se- nalist, has found comfort in “Masks are uncomfortable.” ways in which what we do and said, “anti racism-is saying like what it was like to be a person vere illness from COVID-19.” that moment on the street So, the CDC will most like- how we do it lead to inequita- what I grew up in is not okay of color in the real world.” Ev- Although, even if masks ar- when people pull their mask ly recommend masks until ble outcomes for the BIPOC and I’m not gonna contribute eryone in Dare 2B Real talked en’t required, some people will up as they approach. She sees enough people are vaccinated members of our community,” to that.” Both students talked about the need for education choose to wear them. When it as a sign of respect.” There against COVID-19 and all of said Spanish teacher Tim Le- about how important it is to on race and listening to what asked what she thought about are also people with medical its strands. Even after masks one-Getten. “Once we start a educate ourselves. students of color have to say, mask-wearing after the pan- conditions who are afraid of aren’t required though, there conversation and recognize Very recently, the verdict especially in a school that’s demic, Kati Kragtorp, envi- catching something like the will still be many people who the ways in which we need to in the Derek Chauvin trial for majority white. “Young people ronmental toxicologist and bi- cold virus because, for them, will continue to wear them at improve, we can better address George Floyd’s murder was are gonna change the world,” ology teacher at Breck School, it could even be deadly. Most least when they aren’t feeling the issues.” guilty on all charges. This was said Misha. said “I think it’s probably very of them feel safer during the well. Over the summer, a staff historic, but that doesn’t mean Beyond Dare 2B Real, an- likely that there’s gonna be a COVID-19 pandemic because anti-racist group was led anti-racism is no longer rele- other platform for anti-racism lot of people who don’t want almost everyone around them by Tim and librarian Caryl vant, in fact it is still very rel- at OWL is Crew, and the plans to wear [masks] anymore, but Mousseaux. “We have been evant. About a week before the to integrate anti-racist curric- I think there are people who working on educating our- guilty verdict, Daunte Wright, ulum into Crew goes several think it might be a good idea selves on issues of equity for a 20-year-old Black man was years. “A few years ago, Nora to make it a little more normal many years, but this group was killed by a police officer in and I were working together in so we can try to get things like most inspired by the murder of Brooklyn Center, in Hennepin the BELE (Building Equitable the flu to not happen as much.” George Floyd,” Tim said, “we county. At OWL, plans are in Learning Environments) proj- And when asked if and when know as white teachers in a di- place to keep working on an- ect and became inspired by a she thinks she would wear verse school, we have to chal- ti-racism. “Yes, we will contin- student group that led home- a mask after the pandemic, lenge ourselves to learn about ue this work,” said Tim. “ It is grown ethnic studies lessons Kragtorp said, “I think that Purple Press Staff Photo how our privilege impacts our not complete in one summer in their school. We wanted probably after all of this, if I English teacher Leo Bickelhaupt wearing his mask and school and our students.” They or one school year. It is a long, to do something similar to lift ever feel like I have like a cold shield for school (left), science teacher Megan Hall wearing did reading, watched vid- yet urgent process to trans- up more voices in our school a mask and shield for schoool (right). eos, listened to podcasts, and form our society.” community. Crew seemed like had discussions about them, Mock trial, 2 was hard to create a feeling of wants from you because their positive anxiety around the tone and facial expressions are yers from the other team using Oscars, 5 vis was extraordinary in her With that being said, Hopkins deadlines with so many other harder to read.” that character and the facts of whoever one, except the Trial performance. For me it was was incredible as a dementia things changing. It was hard “It was hard to get new tal- the case - very much like im- of the Chicago 7, but I’m glad between those too and I was victim and was quite possibly to get the lawyers access to the ent into the fold this year,” said prov!” Tom said. “On the other Nomadland did. happy to see it go either way. a career best. witnesses to practice all the Tom, but “We won our first side, we have some students Otis’ take: I’ve talked about Mcdormand’s performance Otis’ take: I cannot state time. I had to fill in for a lot of trial!” who are interested in learning Nomadland before. I think it had a quiet depth that I found how blown away I was by An- roles!” said Tom. “It’s harder Looking ahead to next year, about the law and the work of is a good movie and the ob- very impressive and that only a thony Hopkins performance. to connect over a video call,” Tom is excited to continue the lawyers. Those students work vious choice (for the Oscars) high level actor could pull off. I was particularly impressed Hazel explained. “One of the program. “It would be nice to with our attorney coaches to for an Oscar. I hope that made The kind of beaten down sad- with his ability to jump be- biggest problems I encoun- build on our success of getting understand the law of case and sense. Let me explain. I think ness almost made the movie all tween emotions so quickly tered as a witness was that it’s our first win by winning one rules of evidence and work on Nomadland is exactly what the the more heartbreaking to me. which is so accurate with the harder to get the subtleties of a or two matches next year. I their public speaking skills. We Oscars look for in a best pic- Deserved but a tough choice. subject matter. I will say the character across when you can would also like to get more really need both types!” ture movie. Great performanc- Best Actor way the academy handled this only see down to your shoul- young people involved. We There have been some chal- es and a good young filmmak- Jack’s take: I think the Os- award was terrible. Not only ders. Vice versa, it can be hard are kind of an aged program at lenges to distance learning. “It er who has proved herself so cars handled this category hor- leading those to believe Chad- to determine what the attorney this point.” far and not to mention the ribly and was considered the wick Boseman was the winner biggest surprise of the night, but also not allowing Antho- Raya, 5 tearjerker story. It’s a good pic always improves in animation make her a dragon.” but also the obvious choice. I even if I mostly agree with the ny Hopkins to give a virtual proper depth that I think they quality from the last, and this So, in conclusion, I thought don’t think anyone thought it winner. The way they hyped speech. Due to his inability deserved, which left me pretty was no exception. The set- Raya was an okay movie. It’s would go to any other movie. Boseman up all night as the to be there he wanted to give dissatisfied. tings, costumes, and charac- got some great artwork, world- Best Actress: Francis Mc- winner by switching best actor a speech from his home and The main characters of the ter designs were all beautiful, building, and story. However, Dormant to the final award, announcing the academy wouldn’t let him movie, Raya, Sisu, and to a less- fun and interesting, no doubt the pacing flew by way too fast Jack’s take: Despite Nomad- him last in the memorium, which I think is totally ridic- er extent, Namaari, I enjoyed because of the movie’s influ- for me, which in turn messed land being a great movie, I and even handing out NFTs ulous, especially when talking a bit more, however. I liked ences it took from the culture up many elements of the mov- never fell in love with Francis was complete BS considering about an actor as respected as Raya and her character arc of of Southeast Asia. The fight ie, at least for me. I honestly McDormants performance. I who actually got the award. Anthony Hopkins. learning to trust others. I liked choreography was also super think that this movie could thought the supporting cast Sisu and her bubbly personali- interesting as well. The only have worked much better as was fantastic but I wasn’t ty, and I thought Namaari was main issue I had was again, a tv show, one that could give blown away by the lead. I havt a great foil to Raya. Howev- that it all went by a bit too fast, the world ample time to devel- seen any other of the nominees er, again with the fast pacing, and I didn’t really feel like I op, and probably would have movies but I’m not sure if Mc- we didn’t get to see too much had enough time to soak it made for a better experience Dormant was the right call. depth, which I thought was a in. Also, Sisu’s design. In this overall. Otis’ take: I’ve seen better bit disappointing. The scene highly fantastical and cultural Overall, I would give this performances from mcdor- during the climax, without world, Sisu’s design just looks movie a 7/10. It’s got all of the mand but I honestly think she spoiling anything, really threw like a typical, regular old drag- elements for a good story, but deserved it this year. And with me off in terms of character on, with a strangely uncanny is mainly hampered by its pac- this win she became the sec- and message. face might I add. I find it a ing and story flaws. In the end, ond most winning in the cate- Finally, onto the animation shame, because her previous I would recommend that if you gory with 3 wins (Fargo, Three and artwork within the movie. designs in concepts had more really want to watch Raya, to Billboards Outside Ebbing This movie was gorgeous to fins, details, and pops of color, save your $30 and wait for it to Missouri, and Nomadland.) watch. I often feel like every and it would have been a bit come out on Disney+, because I wasn’t a fan of Ma Rainey’s new animated Disney movie nicer to see that than “Elsa but you aren’t missing much. Black Bottom but Viola Da- 7