Facts of Gaza Conflict Elude Many Last Month

‘BOYHOOD’ IN REAL-TIME | 5 DARING TO DREAM | 6 JETS FLY PAST COLTS | 12 The Princeton s ummer J ournal A Publication of The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program Monday, August 11, 2014 Founded in 2002 princetonsummerjournal.com Proposed pipeline draws scrutiny

By Rashid Binnur, Catherina ment of the project on Aug. Gioino and Nelly Mendoza 8. On Aug. 7, however, a FERC spokesperson told the In recent years, aware- Princeton Summer Journal ness of the environmental that the report would be de- hazards posed by pipeline layed, providing no further projects has grown, driven explanation. in part by the possible con- Chris Stockton — a struction of the controver- spokesperson for the Wil- sial Keystone XL pipeline, liams company, the energy which would run from Can- supplier that commissioned ada to the Gulf of Mexico. the project — said the cor- Now there is debate over poration already provides a proposed pipeline that 50 percent of New Jersey’s would pass through Princ- natural gas supply, but a eton — a 1.3-mile stretch nationwide abundance of of the partly constructed cheap natural gas has cre- 10,200-mile Transco pipe- ated demand for even more line, which would carry nat- miles of pipeline. One of ural gas from Texas to New its unbuilt portions passes York. through a 1.3-mile section New Jersey Senators Cory of Princeton that sits on Booker and Robert Menen- densely packed bedrock. BRIAN ROKUS :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL dez, along with U.S. Rep- That section has proved A demonstrator displays a flag at a gathering for Universal Peace Day, which commemorates the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, on Aug. 5. resentatives Rush Holt and controversial with a group Frank Pallone, called for an of concerned residents extensive review of the proj- who live along the pro- ect’s environmental impact posed route. One hot, dry Facts of Gaza conflict elude many last month. A week earlier, afternoon in early August, Princeton’s town council had 58-year-old ecologist Patri- By Angela Kim, Amna Nawaz, Palestinian conflict in Gaza. aware that the Hamas leader BY THE NUMBERS passed a resolution asking cia Shanley — a member of Nicholas Santiago and Hasani A large majority of 410 resides in exile in Qatar. the federal government to the Princeton Ridge Coali- Valdez with the staff of the people interviewed around Of those interviewed, just Percent of those reject the current pipeline tion (PRC), which opposes Princeton Summer Journal Union Square on Aug. 5 did under 25 percent correctly 99 surveyed who plan. Between concerns over the pipeline — walked re- not know the name of the identified the approximate could not name the environmental damage and porters from the Princeton New Yorkers are known leader of Hamas, the political number of Israeli casualties, leader of Hamas human safety, the project Summer Journal through for their global-minded- faction which governs Gaza which numbered 67 as of Aug. has some residents wonder- the forested area she says ness, diversity and strong and is regarded as a terrorist 6, according to BBC world ing: Is this pipeline a good will be negatively impacted opinions. But in a survey group by the United States. news. (Responses within the Percent who could deal for Princeton? by the pipeline, just behind conducted by the Princ- Although 58-year-old Khaled range of 47-87 were consid- 48 not identify the The proposal is now in the her house. eton Summer Journalism Meshaal has run Hamas for ered correct answers.) Simi- American official hands of the Federal Ener- “It’s the only forest of its Program last week in New the past ten years, 99 percent larly, just under 25 percent representing the gy Regulatory Commission kind in the area,” Shanley York, a majority of respon- of those surveyed could not of those polled correctly iden- United States in (FERC), which had been said, carrying a red hedge dents did not know some of name him. Just three percent tified the number of Pales- negotiations scheduled to release an en- clipper as she walked, nam- the basic facts of the Israeli- of those interviewed were See CONFLICT page 10 vironmental impact assess- See PIPELINE page 2

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SACRED GROUND Princetonians divided on border crisis By Paige Pagan ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: By Razia Sultana By Vanessa Zamora bronx,Tens n.y. of thousands of un- documented, unaccompanied minors from Central America brooklyn,The recent n.y. crisis at the vista,As the calif. border crisis in Texas have recently passed over the Southwestern border of Tex- worsens daily, with an aver- United States border. Parents as has sparked a dialogue age of 155 undocumented chil- from countries including Gua- within Princeton. On a re- dren crossing every day, the temala and Honduras have cent Saturday, residents of- opinions of Americans have been paying smugglers in a fered their perspectives on grown more complicated. Re- desperate attempt to have the controversial topic, add- cent interviews of Princeton their children whisked away ing to an ongoing national residents confirm the complex to the safety of the United conversation. and conflicted nature of the States. Since last October, there crisis. This ever-growing prob- has been an influx of un- “It’s not a humanitarian cri- lem is focused in Texas. Con- documented immigrants sis — it’s a safety crisis,” said See BORDER page 2 See DIALOGUE page 3 See CRISIS page 3

BRIAN ROKUS :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL A couple strolls through the Princeton Battlefield State Park. The Institute for Advanced Study is proposing to build a new site beyond these trees.

PrincetonBy Eric Macias public::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: schools to Robeson By Eliana Lanfranco General George Washing- Society (PBS) are engaging offer healthy lunchBy Asia Matthews options ton and his troops drove in what PBS calls the “sec- HouseBy Marily Lopez in chicago,This ill.year, Princeton Battle over futureanother regiment of historic into ond Battle site of Princeton.” Public Schools will imple- brooklyn, n.y.n January the woods while shout- This time, at stake is a plot jeopardy ment a new, upgraded queens,Black n.y. bean cookies, squash 3, 1777, gun ing, “It’s a fine fox hunt, of land considered by PBS los angeles,ootball calif. player, ac- lunch program due to low fries, and maybe even coco- smoke, cannon boys!” Washington’s vic- to be pivotal to the battle. tor, civil rights ac- participation in the cur- nut-raisin rice are all menu fire and mus- tory at the Battle of In 2003, the Institute de- tivist and singer, rent school lunch program. options landing in Princeton Oket balls filled the air Princeton boosted morale veloped plans to build 15 Paul Robeson was Rather than eat the food public school cafeterias in of Princeton, as Ameri- and convinced others, additional housing facili- Fborn in Princeton, New offered by the Princeton the upcoming academic year. can forces under General particularly the French, ties for faculty and visiting Jersey in a combined two- Public School system, stu- These new healthy-sounding John Sullivan’s command to support the nascent scholars on a 22-acre parcel story house on the corner dents from all grade levels treats, provided by the Nu- cornered British-hired American rebellion. of land east of the battle- of Witherspoon and Green opt out. Due to short lunch tri-Serve Food Management Hessian mercenaries Two hundred and thirty- field. For the past decade, Street in 1898. Almost 116 periods, limited and often Inc., are meant to put a new near Princeton Univer- seven years later, the In- the Institute has faced years later, the Paul Robe- unhealthy food options and twist on old school lunch fa- sity’s Nassau Hall. Brit- stitute for Advanced Study sharp opposition from PBS. son House, a historical cen- a lack of education on the vorites. ish forces surrendered as and Princeton Battlefield See BATTLEFIELD page 10 See ROBESON page 3 See CAFETERIA page 10 See LUNCHES page 10 Page 2 August 11, 2014 The Princeton Summer Journal Sympathy, concern for minors at border By Kaygon Finakin a country that looks out for By Vanessa Zamora Prausnitz Award in Applied Chemical family vacations in South America others,” said the 61-year-old. Thermodynamics and the Joel Henry (which continue to this date) have also But others assigned more Debenedetti Hildebrandfinds Award work-life in the Theoreti- been central balance to us.” bronx, n.y.n Aug. 2 canvass- responsibility to the mi- vista,Pablo calif. Debenedetti is a man of many cal and Experimental Chemistry of Debenedetti’s son, Gabriel, said in ing of Princeton grants. accomplishments: Chemical and bio- Liquids. He has writ- an email that as he was residents exposed Mike Souciy, 37, suggest- inlogical engineer.accomplished Dean at Princeton ten over 200 scientificUniversity ::::: careergrowing up, he was able to a range of views ed that the young refugees University. Recipient of countless articles and one book, experience the University, Aon the ongoing immigra- should be deported. He said awards. But what does he think is his “Metastable Liquids,” and see his father’s projects ‘It is important tion crisis along the United the U.S. does not have the greatest contribution? “To the world? which got named the in process. Though he nev- States border with Mexico. room or resources to support My two children.” “best scholarly book to try to find a er understood them, “that The sudden influx of unac- these “unwanted” Central While Debenedetti is well known in Chemistry” in 1997 balance. It’s a didn’t stop me from star- companied Central Ameri- American children. for his contributions to the scientific by the Association of ing at the equation-filled can children be- Souciy im- world, he makes it clear that his fam- American Publishers. struggle but it’s chalkboards for what felt gan in October, plied that this ily is his first priority. In 2012, Anne- Currently, his really important like ages.” Despite that his due to a spike ::::: issue has ex- Marie Slaughter, also a professor at main project deals father’s job was demanding, in gang violence isted for de- Princeton, wrote an article entitled with what some have that ... one tries to Gabriel said that “he was in their na- ‘America is a cades, and “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” called water’s “split bring up a healthy, always great about making tive countries. said he did not which focused on the difficulty of bal- personality”: When sure I (and my sister) got to S m u g g l e r s country that looks blame Presi- ancing a job and a family. Debene- water is very cold, at happy family.’ see what he was up to.” promise des- out for others.’ dent Obama detti, however, shows that men deal a very specific level of Pablo has achieved great perate families for the situa- with this problem as well. pressure, it can split Pablo Debenedetti things throughout his life, that children Joseph McHale tion. “It was “It is a big challenge because your abruptly into two dif- but being able to balance his will be able to the predeces- job tends to eat a lot of your time,” ferent liquid forms. ::::: work and family is among stay in the U.S. ::::: sors,” he said. Debenedetti said, “but it is important Just as Slaughter his greatest achievements. if they cross the “We could to try to find a balance. It’s a struggle did, Debenedetti has found that it isn’t He said in an email, “Love, a sense of border. begin to blame but it’s really important that … one always easy to both pursue his career purpose, finding fulfillment in intel- Some Princeton residents those who created the consti- tries to bring up a healthy, happy and stay involved in family life. Still, lectual and professional growth and expressed sympathy for the tution. [They] shouldn’t have family.” he said via email that the Debenedet- accomplishment, and making learn- children. made it such a free country,” Even as he balanced his family tis “always had dinner together as a ing central to our lives have all con- “The younger kids were Souciy said. life, Debenedetti still managed to win family, and as many meals as sched- tributed to bringing and holding us forced,” said John Jones, 17, According to Souciy, a so- various honors, such as the J.M. ules allowed during weekends. Yearly together.” a student. Jones said the lution can be found in “a big U.S. was “somewhat respon- wall,” and the immigrants sible” for these children, and “should go somewhere that argued they did not make wants them.” the decision to come over by However, more residents themselves. agreed with Rutgers Univer- “They’re pretty much in sity professor Holly Nelson, PIPELINE two schools. safety of our pipeline.” another reason Williams an entirely other world,” he who called the border crisis Continued from page 1 What’s more, adds Rich- He also cited a number of might want to stick to the added. “They had no choice.” “a disaster.” ...... ard Kuprewicz, a nationally PRC requests that Williams original route: Because Joseph McHale, a newspa- “We should be embar- recognized pipeline safety has met. “We went way it sits near the existing per publisher, agreed with rassed,” Nelson said. “This Local residentsexpert hired concerned by the PRC to above and overbeyond what proposalwe 56-year-old pipeline, it is that sentiment. “America is is a humanitarian crisis.” ing species of birds and am- study the matter, construc- normally do legally sim- phibians she says will be tion of the pipeline risks to accommo- ::::: pler for displaced by construction. damaging an existing, older date [their] Williams to “Cut the trees and you di- pipeline that lies adjacent to plans,” he build there. BORDER a few people standing outside a minish the habitat.” the proposed pipeline site. said. “We’ve ‘This is an example Williams shop, waiting for his wife’s re- Other members of the co- “They’re going to be try- done things of a project where also doesn’t Continued from page 1 turn. “An investigation should alition have voiced similar ing to place this new line in like nar- seem keen ...... be done on why they came,” concerns about disrupting a terrain that’s very rocky, rowing our the town is taking a on PRC’s tainment hotels and refugee he said. “Most should work the Princeton Ridge, which very difficult, very chal- normal con- tremendous risk and other pro- camps are being filled by the towards getting a green card they say is ecologically sen- lenging and gives a lot of s t r u c t i o n p o s a l : day, and places to send these and Congress should pass an sitive. The Ridge “plays an threat potential to the [ex- corridor or not really receiving a building incoming children are increas- extensive bill that only permits important role in mitigating isting] pipeline,” Kuprewicz not blasting the pipe- ingly running out. Now, some immigrants with those.” downslope flooding, offset- said. during con- tremendous benefit.’ line using view government officials as “We need to secure the bor- ting carbon emissions and Finally, some residents s t r u c t i o n , a technol- babysitters to care for these der better and only open it to mediating the urban heat are concerned that Henkels and to take Liz Lempert, ogy called children. immigrants that come the right effect of the central down- & McCoy, a company be- the [exist- Princeton Mayor Horizontal On a recent Saturday af- way, only supplying temporary town area,” wrote Wendy ing sued for its alleged in- ing] pipe- ::::: Directional ternoon, public opinion on refuge for the children’s transi- Mager, president of Friends volvement in a fatal March line out of Drilling, a the issue in Princeton was tion process,” Surgent said. of Princeton Open Space, in explosion in nearby Ewing service for technique varied. John Piepszack, 72, On the other hand, some a Trenton Times op-ed last Township, has also been three to six weeks while that might better inoculate was sitting on a bench on the people were in favor of the year. contracted to build the construction is in service.” the existing pipeline from University’s campus with his children seeking refuge in the Bob Kiser, Princeton’s pipeline running through But some are still not damage. Stockton said he’s friend, Mike Marrington, 42, United States. Paul James, municipal engineer, echoed Princeton. In the Ewing in- satisfied. PRC has proposed “not exactly sure” why the when asked his position on 49, was passionate about his those concerns. “There cident, a 62-year-old woman an alternative route that company seems unwilling the border crisis. Marrington stance on the border crisis. would have to be extensive died after Henkels & Mc- would divert the pipeline to use the technology. Ku- wanted to keep the children in “It’s a shame. We shouldn’t bedrock removed and dis- Coy workers struck a two- out of Princeton into an ag- prewicz provided one poten- America while Piepszack dis- deport them,” he said. “Rather, turbance to inch gas ricultural area in nearby tial answer: It costs more. agreed, saying, “I think it is [we should] fix their situation.” the water ::::: p i p e l i n e , Montgomery Township. Ku- Opponents of the project a natural problem that needs James got personal when table and l e a d i n g prewicz, the safety expert have an ally in local govern- to be solved. The children are he revealed, “I would send my to the wet- to a gas hired by PRC, says farm- ment. “This is an example coming from bad countries, children too,” as he looked at lands in the ‘There’s nothing more leak. The land is far more suitable to of a project where the town but need to be limited.” his two young boys standing area as well important to us than c o m p a n y pipeline construction than is taking a tremendous risk Piepszack related his own at a distance from him. “If as to the is current- the rocky terrain under the and not really receiving a family history to explain why this country is big enough and vegetative the safety of our ly being Princeton site. tremendous benefit,” Princ- he thinks the number of chil- [has] so many resources, we growth,” he pipeline.’ sued by “The Princeton Ridge is eton Mayor Liz Lempert dren entering the country should have the same amount said. “We the fam- a very challenging route,” said. “From [Williams’s] should be limited. “My grand- of resources to disperse to think there ily of the Kuprewicz said. “Generally, perspective, they’re trying Chris Stockton, father was the first immigrant these kids — spreading them will be ir- Williams spokesperson deceased agricultural fields are much to maximize their profits.” [in our family] to travel to the out amongst the states.” r e p a r a b l e w o m a n , easier ways through which But Lempert acknowledged United States and he came the Wendy Plump, 42, was con- harm done ::::: and being to route the pipeline.” (He she can’t do much to scuttle ‘right’ way.” According to Piep- fident in her position. “We to the envi- investi- specified that more open the project. szack, the right way was “like were all immigrants at one ronment.” gated both spaces tend to have struc- Ultimately, those con- in the old days.” He added, point. Immigrants are willing Others are worried about by the Occupational Safety tures that are less rocky.) cerned about the pipeline “The government prevented il- to work more than some lazy safety concerns. The pipe- and Health Administra- Stockton said, however, fear that it’s not environ- legal immigrants from enter- Republicans. They should be line “is very close to peo- tion and the Mercer County that Williams studied al- mental, public health or ing the country more and I able to stay if they pull their ple’s properties,” says Heidi Prosecutor’s Office. ternatives proposed by the safety concerns that will want the government to bring weight. If big time Republi- Fichtenbaum, vice-chair- Stockton, the spokesper- PRC. “The original route determine whether the proj- those quotas back.” cans do nothing and are lazy, person of the Princeton En- son for Williams, said he through Princeton Ridge ect is approved. Asked what “My intentions are to send why are they so critical?” She vironmental Commission. has full confidence in Hen- had fewer environmental he felt would determine the these illegal immigrants away added, “Deporting children The PRC has noted that kels & McCoy, telling the and public impacts than fate of the pipeline, Kiser, because there’s no opportuni- back to a country where they the proposed route would Princeton Summer Jour- those alternatives that they Princeton’s engineer, had a ties for them,” Piepszack said. will suffer? Is that who we pass within 2,000 feet of nal, “There’s nothing more had provided,” he explained. simple answer: “dollars and Jay Surgent, 68, was one of are?” more than 150 homes and important to us than the Kuprewicz suggested cents.”

Debenedetti discovers dual nature of water molecules

By Paige Pagan engineering at the University the type of person to question glad that I became a chemical molecules to water and oil not balance one’s professional life of Buenos Aires. He began how things work and how they engineer.” being able to mix, separating and family life, but that it studying industrial engineer- apply to real life. “I was a Debenedetti, explaining his into two complete materials is important to try. In fact, bronx, n.y.ablo Debenedetti’s ing but ultimately decided to nerd,” he said, laughing. This current project about water’s afterward. though doing so may have personality is kind pursue chemical engineering “nerd” first took an interest in constant evolving nature, is When asked about his been his greatest challenge of like a pancake: instead. Most recently, he has geometry class creating proofs. at once both passionate and greatest scientific achieve- yet, he found that achieving Each side, when been using a computer model to The act of proving why some- informative. According to him ment, he cites a 2001 paper that balance was absolutely Pyou flip it over, has its own study the ability of water mol- thing was true captivated him. and his colleagues, water has published in the scientific necessary. And it seems he’s distinguished character- ecules to spontaneously split. Fortunately for the profession very unique properties. At journal Nature, which out- done a good job in that regard, istics. One side of him is He has received many awards of chemical engineering, De- lower temperatures and high lined how the numerous prop- too: He was very proud to note highly intellectual, a schol- and honors, and in 2008 was benedetti discovered that his pressures, molecules move erties and characteristics of that his son graduated from ar at the top of his field. named one of “100 Chemical true passion lay in research faster, something he thinks water can be accurately mea- the University in 2012 and is Another side of him, how- Engineers of the Modern Era,” and teaching. is “very peculiar.” Liquids can sured mathematically. now a political writer. ever, is gentler and more by the American Institute of “My father used to say: I’ll even cool below their freez- However, Debenedetti said To younger generations, relaxed, befitting a father of Chemical Engineers. But de- support you in whatever you ing point — super-cooling — that his overall accomplish- Debenedetti advises: “Follow two who loves classical, jazz spite his many accomplish- do,” Debenedetti said. “But which he also finds strange. ment in life was something your curiosity, do things that and tango music and enjoys ments, there is a humility and when I told him I wanted to In his characteristic way, that surpassed the great keep you awake at night and (well, “enjoyed,” as he tells optimistic air about him. be a professional soccer player Debenedetti even manages world of science and educa- love it.” He proves to be some- it) playing soccer. He was always a curious or pianist, he said that I was to explain his complex work tional achievements: “My two what like a split water mol- Debenedetti grew up in Ar- kid, and his interests shaped good — but not that good. I in ordinary terms: He com- children.” Debenedetti estab- ecule himself: knowledgeable gentina and studied chemical his career. He has always been was more ambitious, so I’m pares the splitting of water lishes that it is not easy to yet humble. August 11, 2014 Page 3 The Princeton Summer Journal Community divided on crisis

immigrants. However, he be- Friends Anna Wojick and CRISIS lieves that it should be done Lisa Love demonstrate that Continued from page 1 through legal means. strong arguments on both ...... “Our current administra- sides can make forming an tion has invited children to opinion difficult. Steve Beamer, 61, of Prince- come illegally and the tax- “We have to take care of ton. When asked if he thought payers pay for them,” Beamer our own people that are on the children’s reason for cross- said. the streets,” Love said. ing the border was valid, he But another resident, Wal- And while she said she replied, “It’s a good excuse.” ter Frank, 68, disagreed. “The saw validity in Love’s state- Beamer said that he had idea of blaming Obama for the ment, a few moments later no problem with immigration, situation is ludicrous,” he said. Wojick said, “How could you and that he knows that the “I don’t think they are a threat not feel bad for innocent chil- United States was built upon to society.” dren?”

DIALOGUE tion,” she said. up to $10,000 per child, ac- Having arrived in the cording to NBC news. Sana BRIAN ROKUS :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL Continued from page 1 Minors...... face Unitedlegal States limbo after 2007, atBdiiwi, border 40, feels that the The Paul Robeson House Committee must raise at least $1 million to pay off the mortgage of the house. these minors do not qualify smugglers are a big problem entering the United States. for deferred action. Deferred and should be held account- According to the New York Action for Childhood Arriv- able. Times, nearly 63,000 un- als, a law passed in 2012, Bdiiwi also believes that The overall goal of main- tate and property taxes have documented minors remain granted deferred deporta- the crisis has developed ROBESON taining the Robeson House substantially deterred many detained in hotel spaces tion for undocumented im- gradually. “We’re not treat- Continued from page 1 is to promote the ideals that descendants of the predomi- throughout the country. migrants under the age of ing these kids the way we Gentrification...... Robeson threatens supported in hishistoric nantly African-American house Congress continues to de- 31 who had resided in the would want to treat our terpiece of the community, humanitarian efforts. and Latino community bate possible solutions for United States continuously kids. These kids did not may now be in jeopardy Colbert recalls Robeson as from returning to the With- this humanitarian crisis. for the preceding five years. come overnight. They should due to increasing property “such a hero [because] he erspoon and Green Street Some Princetonians feel The recent arrivals are not be a priority.” values, gentrification and was way ahead of his time.” area. that the situation has spi- eligible to avoid deporta- Most Princetonians feel financial issues. Robeson spoke about dis- “Descendants aren’t able ralled out of control. “It tion or legally acquire em- that these children should In order to save the house, crimination and civil rights to pay rent and taxes be- seems like a very compli- ployment. Some politicians be given an opportunity to a historical centerpiece of the before it was “popular” to cause of recent developers,” cated thing. It’s hard to believe that granting them stay in the United States. community’s rich history, the speak out against these Satterfield said. “We want unthread everything,” said refugee status will send a However, some say doing so Paul Robeson House Com- causes and also covered top- to do what we can to com- Sara, 40, a local resident message that America en- will cause problems for the mittee is considering some ics like communism, and bat that. It’s not going to and mother. courages illegal immigra- country. combination of five possible blacklisting. reverse.” These minors are travel- tion. Meanwhile, some Princ- options: a Memorial Gallery Shirley Satterfield, a In order for the Robeson ing from Central America. Edward Wysocki, 51, a etonians argue that Barack of Paul Robeson, a Center for member of the Paul Robe- House to prosper and main- Their journey often consists self-identified liberal-pro- Obama will not be able to the Study and Advancement son House Committee and tain the legacy of Robeson, of sex trafficking, drug car- gressive, said that he be- solve this issue, while oth- of Human Rights, a Center resident of the community the committee must raise at tels and desert treks. De- lieves these minors are not ers believe that he has done for the Promotion of the Arts, in which the house resides least $1 million to pay off spite the dangers of this America’s responsibility. He his best under the present a Community Resource Cen- for six generations, has wit- the mortgage of the Robeson journey, parents continue to said he feels that most Lat- circumstances. ter, and/or Mentoring and nessed the effects of gen- house and to pay for the send their children to the in American governments Princetonians want to see Referral Services. trification and increasing renovations. United States to give them are corrupt, and that it is Congress find a concrete so- The Memorial Gallery of property values on the neigh- Robeson “constantly a brighter future. unjust to burden the United lution to this ongoing crisis. Paul Robeson will “not be a borhood over time. “Many of fought for the rights of” Af- Joanne Parker, 56, said States with their problems. For her part, Sara’s daugh- museum” but an “interactive, the apartments start at 1.5 rican Americans, Colbert she feels that the conflict “We have to take care of ter Molly, 7, has already permanent place to display million dollars, but we want said. The Robeson House can be reduced to one word: ourselves first.” discovered a solution: “They Robeson’s work, photos, and to survive in a community Committee plans to follow sad. “Parents are trying to Smugglers, also know as should stay here because audio,” said Benjamin Col- that is changing,” she said. Robeson’s legacy and foot- give them a better life. We “coyotes,” transport the chil- their parents sent them here bert, a committee member. High prices for real es- steps, he said. need to try to help the situa- dren to the border, earning to be safe.” The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program ...... is deeply grateful to everyone who ...... made this year’s program possible

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By Catherina Gioino members hoping for some- thing a little more exciting and looking frequently at queens,n a ny society where their watches. And for a fears of terrorism are plodding suspense movie, often racially and the ending proved somewhat religiously-charged, underwhelming. Ithere comes a point at As with “Tinker Tailor which people must rethink Soldier Spy,” here the audi- their prejudices. Such is ence is being asked to follow COURTESY OF ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS the message of “A Most a complicated plotline. And Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in ‘A Most Wanted Man’ as a brilliant but troubled spy. This was Hoffman’s final role before his unexpected death in February. Wanted Man,” a film set in while the lack of subtitles a post-September 11th era in the small parts where a when governments are on foreign language is spoken the lookout for terrorists. gives off a mysterious feel, it ‘Most Wanted Man’ a slow- A darkening title card does cause viewers to ques- sets the tone for the film, by tion whether key plot points detailing the German gov- have been missed. ernment’s failure to detect Despite his film’s stylis- burning drama that pays off Mohammad Atta, one of the tics flaws, Corbijn is bailed masterminds of the 9/11 at- out by his stellar cast. By Justin Park it’s one of the last films to array of characters, each complexity of the plot beauti- tacks. Some time later, Issa Robin Wright, playing a CIA star the late Philip Seymour with their own objectives. fully works with the artistic Karpov (Grigoriy Dobrygin) agent, reprises her aloof por- Hoffman. And in Günther, Günther must figure out how execution of the production. — a man sought after by trayal of Claire Underwood queens, n.y.ünther is stand- Hoffman has created an to manipulate Issa, Annabel I highly recommend “A counter- perfectly. Her ing in the dark, extremely believable, compli- and Tommy to suit his needs Most Wanted Man” to any terrorism role, though maintaining his cated and grim character. and hopefully bring down filmgoer who appreciates officials — relatively ice-cold demeanor Günther monitors the Abdullah and his associates. a slow, but intense drama. mysteriously ::::: small, pro- Gas Tommy yells at him. In a Islamic community in Ham- “A Most Wanted Man” is It is strong on every level appears in vides much of reserved tone, he says, “We burg, Germany, and his aim a long journey with dramatic — great atmosphere, great Hamburg. Given the Academy the tension in have a job to do Tommy; you is to take down a suspected twists. But it’s accompanied acting, and great direction. Karpov, a the film. Hoff- are going to help me do it.” terrorist financer named by intense drama and be- I do want to make clear suspected of Motion Picture man, reliving The leader of a German Abdullah, while struggling to trayal, driving it all towards that this movie crawls. This Chechen Arts and Sciences’s a bad experi- intelligence and counter-ter- work through a bloated intel- an unusual, yet fitting end- is not a fast spy film with terrorist, is ence he had rorism unit, Günther always ligence bureaucracy. Along ing. The film features a very shootouts and explosions. the initial well-known fetish for with the U.S. seems to be calmly in control the way, Günther encounters small, but impeccable cast, Those looking for a som- subject of posthumous awards, government, of every situation. Throughout a Muslim Chechen suspected each bringing their own in- ber, melodic and authentic investigation spends a good this intense, suspenseful, slow terrorist named Issa Karpov, dividual personalities to the experience, however, will by Günther there is little doubt chunk of the — but highly engaging — played by Grigoriy Dobrygin. plot. The characters are deep love this film. The gradual Bachmann this role will earn film decid- film, he proves to be a master Issa is seeking to claim a and conflicted, and viewers pace reflects the speed and (Philip ing whether of manipulating multiple con- fortune from his late father, are often not sure of who reality of true espionage, Seymour him an Oscar nod. or not to col- tacts to achieve his objectives. dragging Annabel (an activ- they truly want to root for. and ultimately it works. Hoffman), a laborate with “A Most Wanted Man” is ist lawyer played by Rachel The cinematography is “A Most Wanted Man” is troubled and ::::: Wright. a spy thriller, based on the McAdams) and Tommy (a skillfully done. Every shot not only a fantastic film, but brilliant spy. “A Most John le Carré novel. It’s the self-preserving banker played captures the spirit of Gün- also an appropriate farewell Karpov Wanted Man” fifth of le Carré’s books to be by Willem Dafoe) into the ther’s Hamburg. The tight to a cinematic legend. Hoff- is aided by marks the adapted for the big screen, drama. In addition, Günther editing heightens the ten- man’s impressive performance asylum lawyer Annabel late Hoffman’s final lead following most recently the meets a CIA officer (Robin sion of the plot, and the brings the dark and subtle Richter (Rachel McAdams), performance, and much like critically acclaimed “Tinker Wright) with whom he be- incredible soundtrack — an Günther to life. It is pleas- who tries to help him get Heath Ledger’s in “The Dark Tailor Soldier Spy.” “A Most grudgingly enters a profes- excellent piano performance ing to see one of his last his deceased father’s inheri- Knight,” it is one of his best. Wanted Man” may be best sional arrangement. “A Most with a little violin — has a roles played so well, and it tance and seek asylum in As a chain-smoking, scotch- known at this point because Wanted Man” features a vast touching but fierce tone. The may be among his best. the country. Bachmann uses drinking and lonesome spy, Richter and a conflicted Hoffman has seemingly lost :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: banker (Willem Dafoe) to all emotions for the people convince Karpov to donate he puts at risk. His lack of By Nicholas Santiago to be his breakout role. asylum, Annabel must trust performance is impressive his inheritance to promi- emotion allows him to thrive Tommy Brue (Willem Tommy Brue and Günther and mesmerizing, and his nent Muslim leader Abdul- under stress. Given the Dafoe), a wealthy banker, not to cross Issa, Günther has loss is as tragic as Heath lah (Homayoun Ershadi), Academy of Motion Picture newark, hilipn.j. Seymour Hoff- and Martha Sullivan (Robin to trust his inter-department Ledger’s death before his who is suspected of aiding Arts and Sciences’s well- man, in his final Wright), a case officer at the higher-ups and the viewers defining performance in The overseas terrorist organiza- known fetish for posthumous role, plays Günther U.S. embassy, are solid sup- must trust that this smart Dark Knight. In the wake tions. awards, there is little doubt Bachmann, a hard- porting characters whose yet subtle plot will pay off. of Hoffman’s loss, however, “A Most Wanted Man” this role will earn him an Pened undercover German spy roles become increasingly The story thrives off its we are given an exciting is the third feature film Oscar nod. hunting for terrorist threats intertwined with Günther parallels between the past new actor in Dobrygin, who from director Anton Cor- Cinephiles must now cope while attempting to maintain and Issa as the plot thickens. and present, which Günther establishes himself as a bijn, whose languid pacing with the loss of an amazing his tight circle of informants. And thicken it does. With must traverse when deciding force to be reckoned with. reflects his previous work actor from “Boogie Nights,” Annabel Richter (Rachel no signs of relief, the char- how to continue his investiga- “A Most Wanted Man” is directing music videos for “Capote” and “The Master.” McAdams) joins Hoffman acters’ paths continually tion under official supervi- driven by its complex char- Nirvana and Depeche Mode. And while his final perfor- onscreen as a humanitar- intersect, and no individual’s sion. Meanwhile, parallels acters and sophisticated While there is no doubt that mance sustains the film, ian lawyer defending Issa true intent becomes eluci- between several characters plot. Viewers looking for an Corbijn does an amazing job audience members might Karpov (Grigoriy Dobrygin), dated until the final scene. and their self-serving actions action packed flick may building suspense — befit- still consider chugging a a Chechen-Russian fugitive Herein lies the message of also weigh on each character’s not enjoy this movie. But if ting an adaptation of a John five-hour energy drink be- haunted by his past as he this film: trust is rare, but mind as they try to ascertain you are looking for an in- le Carré novel (“Tinker Tai- forehand. Despite Hoffman, enters Hamburg in search the characters have to trust each other’s true motivations. telligent, character-driven lor Soldier Spy”) — the film this spy film, with its subtle of a new future. This is Do- each other in order to achieve And the characters turn film that forces you to ask punctuates fleeting moments tenor and lethargic plot, brygin’s English-language their goals. Issa must trust out to be the most thrilling tough questions, this film of action with long stretches proves to be something of a debut, and may well prove Annabel to help him receive part of the movie. Hoffman’s will prove very rewarding. of waiting, leaving audience torturous experience itself.

By Sania Syed the evolution of his mother’s social standing. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: One effective aspect of the film is the soundtrack, which signals transition in By Johnny Flores Jr. ing the audience to determine their own los angeles,espite calif. lacking the cinematic ef- the lives of the characters by using mu- reaction to the events in Mason’s life. fects audiences have come to sic from different years. The music helps Similarly, Linklater’s music selec- Groundbreakingexpect in major motion pictures, to give a movie that might‘Boyhood’ otherwise coachella,ilmed calif. does over the course of not12 years tiondisappoint is effective. The soundtrack fea- “Boyhood” manages to keep audi- have felt choppy some sense of fluidity. and utilizing the same cast, tures popular songs from Mason’s life Dences enthralled. A fictional drama directed The fact that Mason’s experiences are par- director Richard Linklater’s to mark his age and the year in which and written by Richard Linklater, the movie allel to contemporary American culture also movie “Boyhood” has finally certain plot points occur. The audience uses an unusual concept: It was filmed over helps to situate the viewer chronologically. Farrived and it does not disappoint. knows they are in 2000 as Coldplay’s the course of 12 years — using the same Through surrounding forms of technology, The movie takes the audience on a “Yellow” streams through the speakers actors as they aged in real time to tell the major political transformations, and even captivating journey through the eyes while Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” marks story of a small child growing into a student Harry Potter references, viewers can figure of the main character, Mason (Ellar the year 2007 in which Mason contin- entering college. As a result, one word en- out when the action is taking place. The cos- Coltrane), from his boyhood into adult- ues his journey through middle school. compasses the entire movie: realistic. tumes and style choices also reflect the time hood. Alongside Coltrane, Ethan Hawke While “Boyhood” is a fantastic drama The film follows the life of Mason, Jr. (Ellar frame, especially for the female characters. and Patricia Arquette star as Mason’s and one of the year’s best films, it is Coltrane) from age 6 through 18, beginning Nothing all that dynamic happens in “Boy- parents with Lorelei Linklater fea- not without error. One of the biggest with his move to Houston with his single moth- hood,” but this is a virtue of the movie. While tured as Mason’s sister, Samantha. faults lies with the character of Ol- er Olivia (Patricia Arquette) and older sister the character of Mason, Jr. experiences the As we journey with Mason, we experi- ivia, played by Arquette. She is a heav- Samantha (Lorelei Linklater). In the movie, clichéd aspects of childhood such as divorce, ence key moments in his life, such as mov- ily flawed character and her story arcs Mason transitions through many situations, sibling quarrels, bullying, and peer pressure, ing from house to house and constantly never come full circle, which is a sub- ranging from assimilating to new environ- these are resolved not with enormous drama transferring schools. Linklater relies on stantial drawback considering Arquette’s ments to learning how alcoholism contributes but in a realistic fashion: Life goes on. the audience to experience these moments character is prominent in the film. to domestic violence. Mason’s character changes Anyone looking to have a reflective for themselves rather than overdramatizing Just as when Mason’s college from curious to careless in adolescence, but experience about their own life should his characters. Consequently, some critics friend advises him to let the mo- later matures into an intellectual artist. The watch this movie. However, the viewer claim that the lack of emotion makes the ment seize him in the film’s final mo- movie also depicts his improving relationship should go into the theater dropping all characters dull, but instead this strategy ments, I advise that you see “Boyhood” with his estranged father (Ethan Hawke) and pre-conceived notions about movies. illustrates Linklater’s innovation by allow- and let the experience seize you. August 11, 2014 Page 5 The Princeton Summer Journal Arts & Entertainment ‘Boyhood’ a coming-of-age film with a twist

By Jodi Sterling that go along with it. cal teenager. His journey ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: One of the most fascinat- contradicts notions involv- ing aspects of the film is ing the American dream, By Ashley Nava place as she tries to im- Gradually, the photograph new york,n his N.Y. newest feature, how Linklater is able to homosexuality and manli- prove their quality of life. on the screen begins to writer and director use the same actors over ness. “Boyhood” beautifully A wave of nostalgia come to life, as each expe- Richard Linklater the course of 12 years to represents a perspective in el paso, tx.he movie the- inundates the audience rience shapes and molds captures the life of show the many transitions modern-day America that ater is a dark- and takes them back to Mason. The metamorpho- Ia typical American kid that they face. It is inter- is realistic to how kids room, and much 2000 with the opening sis from baby fat to acne — from dealing with his esting seeing Mason’s tran- grow up. like a photo- scene, while the whim- to stubble exemplifies the older sister annoyingly sition from a cute, big-eyed Though not the main Tgraph, the characters sical guitar chords of awkwardness of change. singing Britney Spears to innocent kid to a bearded character, Mason’s mother, develop from the nega- Coldplay’s “Yellow” reso- The trends of each year consuming mushrooms on college freshman. Olivia, is indisputably the tives before our eyes. nate through the theater. are also apparent, as his first day of college. Lin- Along the way, Mason strongest in the film. Her The movie “Boyhood,” Music proves to be a key Mason’s hair goes from klater’s independent film matures in unexpected scenes are powerful. She filmed over the course component to Linklater’s short, to long, to short, “Boyhood” is a drama that ways. Rather than a young leaves her first husband of 12 years by Richard method of storytelling: and finally back to long. follows a boy through his man making mistakes and and endures domestic Linklater, has revolu- Playing time-sensitive The movie plays out in 12-year journey from child- learning from them, what abuse from her second hus- tionized cinematic story- songs transports the au- the way one reminisces hood to adulthood. the viewer sees is Mason band, a wealthy man who, telling. Told through the dience back to when the about life. While some The film tracks Mason being dragged through despite her high hopes, is a eyes of Mason, Jr. (El- songs had just come out. might argue it was a bit (Ellar Coltrane) as he life. Things do happen to physically and emotionally lar Coltrane), Linklater Technology plays a cliché, we must remember grows up with his strug- him, but he is shown as abusive drunkard. After a modified the film’s script similar role, and viewers that life in itself is a cli- gling mother, Olivia (Pa- internalizing these events series of acts of violence, each year to accommo- can observe how it ef- ché: a series of milestones tricia Arquette) and his instead of really reacting. Olivia decides to take ac- date changing events fected human interactions that eventually leads to a obnoxious sister, Saman- He displays little emotion, tion, leave him and take during the filming pro- over the last decade. In final one — death. Small, tha (Lorelei Linklater). and so he comes across as her kids with her. In the cess. This groundbreak- one moving scene, Mason insignificant events com- Throughout the film, detached and boring. beginning, Olivia is a sin- ing method presents rants about technology bine with drastic, life Mason comes face-to-face It is noteworthy, how- gle mom with little agency, “Boyhood” as a literal blocking people from fully changing ones to tell the with many challenges as ever, that he goes through but she takes the initiative coming-of-age film. engaging in the moment. story of any person. he tries to figure out the traumatizing experiences to seek a better life and We see the film through At the same time, his In the end, Linklater’s meaning of this thing without showing the ex- pursue a college degree. Mason’s eyes, between girlfriend’s face is glued to photograph develops into called life. As Mason pected emotions. Though She demonstrates a power- the ages of 5 and 18. her iPhone screen, further a high-resolution image grows from year to year, he suffers through the ful transformation into a Throughout the film, Ma- illustrating his point. that represents a life. the viewer sees a realistic divorce of his parents and woman who makes her own son’s mother (Patricia Ar- Fundamentally, this is a This true work of art is perspective of a young kid abuse at the hands of his decisions, in many ways ex- quette) cycles in and out film about a boy attempt- captured in a few simple growing up in America, step-fathers, he does not emplifying the modern-day of abusive relationships. ing to figure out himself words from the film: “It’s, and the ups and downs react like a stereotypi- American mother. They move from place to and the meaning of life. like, always right now.”

By Nathan Phan Hawke), attempts to atone for his failures, manhood can only be defined by a struggle in able that the audience is intrigued by Ma- the audience is coerced to enter Mason’s life. which the male adolescent must be a social son’s life, but the film’s reliance on nostalgia Because Mason is the only consistent outcast to discover himself. consequently uproots the plot and exagger- Arosemead, taleespite calif. tellingof a a boy’s lifetime, story from character, ‘Boyhood’ the audience is forced feels to con- to Theviewers director utilizes an likeinnovative ittech -takesates the conceptjust of memory. as Thelong references youth to maturity, “Boyhood” exag- nect with him in his transition to manhood. nique by filming the main characters for a to childhood treasures from the Gameboy SP gerates the journey of growing up While Richard Linklater’s choice to make span of twelve years. While that technique and “Dragonball Z” induce an inevitable rush and, thus, fails to be memorable the characters embody the wavering nature creates a powerful parallelism to reality, it of reminiscence, but after that short-lived Dbecause of its reliance on nostalgia. of real people is a creative one, it exhausts hinders the characters’ development because chain of memory fades, the audience is left Featuring a child whose transition to man- moviegoers. Most of the secondary characters their progress is minimalistic and clichéd. with a lackluster plot driven by a maddening, hood is impeded by trauma, “Boyhood” fol- are introduced but don’t appear again. This The movie perpetuates the typical tropes of 165-minute long wait. lows the life of Mason (Ellar Coltrane), who lack of character development makes it dif- the angsty teen and struggling single mother Focusing on the phenomenon of aging begins his journey as an introverted child ficult to bond with anyone besides Mason and as Mason suffers from continual social isola- through the eyes of a young boy, “Boyhood” is with his mother, Olivia (Patricia Arquette), implies that Mason’s boyhood is defined only tion without improvement while his mother an interesting take on the stages of maturity, and his sister, Samantha (Lorelei Linklater). by his circumstances. The film restricts the epitomizes the victim trying to escape her but its determination to immerse audience As his mother struggles to establish a sense many realistic possibilities toward matura- unsatisfying life. members in the story leaves a forgettable of stability and his father, Mason Sr. (Ethan tion by insinuating that the development into The movie’s realism is initially so believ- touch.

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a publication of the princeton university Children at summer journalism program border should Students Rashid Binnur Diego Pineda Kaygon Finakin be given a Johnny Flores Jr. raleigh, n.c. Catherina Gioino chance Najay Greenidge ens of thousands of children from Angela Kim Central America are currently in Eliana Lanfranco detention centers around the border Marily Lopez area. After traveling thousands of Eric Macias Tmiles — trekking on top of a train known Asia Matthews as “La Bestia” (“The Beast”) and crossing Jie Ying Mei the desert — these innocent children were Nelly Mendoza caught by the United States Border Patrol as Ashley Nava they had one foot inside and the other foot Amna Nawaz outside of making their dreams come true. Paige Pagan Escaping violence, poverty, deficiency of re- STAFF EDITORIAL Justin Park sources and persecution, the children are only ...... Nathan Phan seeking a light to the end of their tunnel. This Diego Pineda tunnel might be dark and lonely as they walk Nicholas Santiago through a desert that undergoes extremes of Jodi Sterling hot and cold temperatures. As they make their Razia Sultana way through the Central American borders Sania Syed and Mexico, they tend to lack food and shel- Saintra Thai ter. Everywhere they go there are dangerous Hasani Valdez people who try to sexually abuse them or get Vanessa Zamora them to join gangs. Even their smugglers, known as “coyotes,” tend to only care about the money they are being paid. These coyotes en days ago, we arrived at We came into the program think- may treat the children like cargo and not as DaringPrinceton University forto dreaming that Ivy League colleges of were Program Staff innocent kids who are just seeking a better the start of the Summer out of our reach, but the counselors Directors education, better economic opportunities and Journalism Program. We and directors have helped us real- better physical and Richard Just ’01 Tcame from all over the country ize that we are talented and should Michael Koike ’01 ::::: mental conditions. with differenta backgroundsbrighter and aspire future to attend top colleges. The children should Gregory Mancini ’01 The children be allowed to stay if cultures, but we shared a com- To be sure, nothing is perfect, and Rich Tucker ’01 should be for no other reason mon interest in journalism. the program does have its flaws. The than because, at the Today, we leave Princeton as long days left us sleep-deprived, and allowed to stay end of their horrible friends and as members of the broad- the lack of breaks made it hard to Staff Associate if for no other journey, they deserve finally to be treated er SJP family. We have had a once- focus on every speaker. In addition, Michelle Kiyeon Kim ’15 reason than like human beings. in-a-lifetime experience and formed the prohibition on cell phones dur- because, at the If the children re- long-lasting friendships cemented ing the day was a difficult transition main in the U.S., it through long days of workshops for us because we are a generation Counselors end of their will not only benefit and late nights in the newsroom. who check our phones constantly. them but America as a Our days were typically 19 We soon understood and came Adrian Alvarez GS ’04 horrible whole. After all, they Lorena Aviles Trujillo SJP ’12 journey, they are not seeking to de- hours long and filled with back-to- to appreciate this policy, however. Marin Cogan stroy the country, but back workshops in which journal- Instead of pulling out our phones Amanda Cormier SJP ’07 deserve to rather to contribute ists, professors and administrators during breaks, we were able to Bianca Dennis SJP ’10 finally be to it. Programs like spoke to us about a variety of sub- immerse ourselves in the program Semaj Earl SJP ’11 English as a Second jects. We had the chance to learn and connect with other students. Michelaina Johnson SJP ’12 treated like Language (ESL) can Yared Portillo SJP ’10 about different aspects of journal- Just as the directors had hoped, human beings. assist them in learn- Tonya Riley SJP ’10 ing to speak, read and ism, the University and some of the lack of phones encouraged us to Marco Rivas ’17, SJP ’12 ::::: write English effec- its most interesting professors. participate in intellectual debates Brian Rokus ’99 tively — and aid them We also had many challeng- and conversations with our peers. Chanakya Sethi ’07 in adapting quickly to ing and memorable opportunities All of our amazing experiences Tasnim Shamma ’11, SJP ’06 life in the United States. America is a land Tashi Shuler-Drakes SJP ’10 to practice journalism, from con- would not have been possible with- of opportunity, and just as other waves of im- Jimmy Tang SJP ’11 migrants have helped to develop our economy, ducting interviews on the streets out help from donors, so we extend Melina Torres SJP ’10 so can these immigrants. Plus, not only can of New York City to reporting a thank you to everyone who sup- Melisa Gao Tucker ’06 they help America economically, but they can from the press box of a National ports SJP financially. The directors Simon van Zuylen-Wood also be a voice for the voiceless in our society. Football League preseason game. deserve another thank you for orga- Katie Zavadski SJP ’08 Some Americans may think that by de- We appreciated the workshops nizing the program and its work- porting the children, the country could put a stop to the wave of undocumented im- that were dedicated to teach- shops and ensuring that everything migration. But the situations in Central ing us about the college applica- ran smoothly. Thank you especially America that these children are fleeing tion process. Before coming here, to Michelle Kiyeon Kim who did an are so desperate that they and others are many of us were not informed amazing job as this year’s intern. likely to simply try to immigrate again. about all the components of the Finally, a thank you to the alum- The Princeton University Summer Of course, these children will have to put college application process. ni counselors who provided us with Journalism Program welcomes about 20 high their all into achieving the American Dream. school students every year to Princeton Uni- versity for a 10-day, all-expenses-paid seminar. But if we do not allow them to stay, they will The counselors who have been many lessons to take with us as Founded by Princeton alumni, the program’s never even have the chance to try. The gov- assigned as our mentors will be we apply to colleges. We know that mission is to diversify the world of college journalism—and, ultimately, the world of profes- ernment should act humanely in the cases a huge advantage to us in the there is a difficult road ahead of sional journalism—by energizing students from of these children. They should be given a low-income backgrounds about the possibility of upcoming months during the col- us, but thanks to this program we attending elite universities and working for their chance to grow and learn like everyone else’s lege application process. are ready to take on the challenge. college papers. For more information, please visit ancestors did when they set foot in America. www.princeton.edu/sjp.

Kaygon Finakin — an organization created in 1971 tion plan is very important for If anything significant is found, it for the purpose of preserving the the future of the Institute, which will be donated to a local museum. battlefield — opposes those plans, ::::: needs more residential space Ultimately, it shouldn’t mat- bronx, n.y. arguing that the land is sacred Ultimately, it for the scientists and academ- ter which side is correct. The Propertyore than two centu- rightsground that should should not be tainted trump preservationics who work and study there. at battlefieldimportant fact here is that ries ago, when the by construction or development. shouldn’t matter PBS, however, has made this the Institute owns this land, roads of Princeton This disagreement has gone simple proposal into something and its legal rights as a prop- were still unpaved, on long enough. The land be- which side is correct. much more complicated. Based erty owner are just as sacred Mthe town was the scene of a longs to the Institute, and the on a study that it commissioned, as PBS’s desire to prevent the The Institute owns small but important battle in Institute should be able to de- PBS concluded that the 22-acre land from being developed. the American Revolutionary velop that land as it sees fit. this land, and its plot on which the Institute plans Indeed, one of the important War. But for the past 11 years, The Institute has already legal rights as a to build its new faculty housing causes of the Revolutionary a different type of conflict has made its share of concessions was actually the central area War — and a reason that the been playing out — one that to preserve this historical loca- property owner are of the Battle of Princeton and Battle of Princeton was fought should finally come to an end. tion. In 1973, the Institute sold just as sacred as included a key road that ran — was American colonists’ de- Like many long-running dis- 32 acres to the State of New through the heart of the battle. sire to protect their right to putes, the details are complicated. Jersey — land that has since PBS’s desire to The Institute, however, dis- own property without interfer- In essence, the Institute for Ad- been incorporated into the Princ- prevent the land from putes both the study’s conclu- ence by the government. vanced Study wants to build hous- eton Battlefield State Park. sions and the methods it used. After all, if every piece of ing on a 22-acre plot of land that Then, in 2003, the Institute being developed. Nevertheless, the Institute has land that was bathed in the it owns near the Princeton Battle- presented plans for building 15 agreed to hire a team of archae- blood of America’s heroes had to field State Park. But the Princ- housing facilities on its land ::::: ologists to search the land for ar- remain vacant and preserved, eton Battlefield Society (PBS) east of the park. This construc- tifacts before any building begins. where would we all live today? August 11, 2014 Page 7 The Princeton Summer Journal Editorials & Opinions

Eric Macias Princeton G.P.A. is different from forth that comforting claim, a Princeton pro- a G.P.A. at the College of New fessor told The New York Times that in one Jersey.” While Sarnoff’s words class ten students produced excellent work, chicago, ill. have some verac- but only five students received an A. Captudents at onPrinceton UniverA’s- hurtsity, it fails to Princeton Thisstudents grading system has proven Teens sity in New Jersey have expressed recognize to be more detrimental than ben- discontent towards the Uni- that grade eficial to Princeton students. That versity’s grade deflation policy deflation being said, if they are in need of Sthat has been in place for a decade. affects a self-esteem boost, they can sim- aren’t fairly Established in 2004, Princeton’s system the post- ply visit www.gradedeflation.com, Nathan Phan and Sania Syed has played a role in the downfall of students’ college a website designed to convert Princeton portrayed grade point averages. It caps the number oppor- GPAs into elevated Harvard GPAs. rosemead, calif. & los angeles, calif. of As given out to students by a specific tuni- Needless to say, a pride-filled smirk percentage per individual department. ties of emerges on the faces of Princeton students rugs, sex, alcohol: the perfect The attainment of A’s at educational as they glance at their GPA — even if inrecipe media for the party-crazed institutions implies that students have they will never obtain it at Princeton. teenager so prevalent in pop demonstrated excellent work, not average culture. Society has grown work. The implementation of a limit on Dso accustomed to this negative image the number of A’s awarded to students as- that aspects of what many teenag- sumes that not every student is capable of ers actually do — take multiple AP excellent work. Therefore, the grade defla- courses, stay inside to study for the tion policy embraced by Princeton should Princeton graduates. SATs and care for their younger sib- not be allowed in academic settings. While the grading system is lings — are entirely ignored. In short, According to The New York Times, the well-intentioned, it hurts the com- the portrait that society has painted undergraduate student government at petitiveness of students when they of the average teenager is flawed, dis- Princeton said that “32 percent of students are compared to graduates from playing unrealistic stereotypes that cited the grading policy as the top source of other prestigious institutions. have become too universally accepted. unhappiness.” At elite institutions, such as Another student at Princeton, Dan- Many mediums of entertainment Princeton, admitted students are selected iel Rauch, told The New York Times portray teenagers as emotional, overly from a large pool of qualified applicants. he’s concerned about the impact of dramatic and immature subjects who Hence, each student is capable of achieving the policy when applying to graduate cannot make rational decisions. One excellence in academic settings and should schools. “You apply with a 3.5 from example is the TV show “Glee,” where not be limited by an unfair grading policy. Princeton and someone just as smart main characters Rachel Berry and As a well-respected institution, Princ- as you applies with a 3.8 from Yale.” Quinn Fabray constantly bicker about eton’s graduates are also well respected by Due to the negative perception of the grad- seemingly insignificant issues in their employers. But students worry that their ing system, the Dean of the College’s office social lives. Often on TV shows like grades will undermine that respect. stated that “under no circumstances should this, the teenagers spend their nights Undergraduate Jonathan Sarnoff told The any faculty member fail to give an A to a stu- and weekends partying — leaving ac- New York Times in January 2010 that, “a dent who deserves it.” Although the office put ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN PARK :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL tual teenagers to wonder how they have time to do this amidst homework and upcoming college applications. These portrayals make real teenagers feel they are missing out on components of the high school or teenage “experience” that the media likes to grossly exaggerate. Frequently on TV shows, parents do not interfere with discipline or their Saintra Thai gained much scrutiny and consume a diet high in starch, unnecessary and cruel it is to child’s edu- condemnation from animal protein and fat. Through a produce foie gras in this way, es- ::::: cation. An san bernardino, calif. activist organizations such as tube, the animal is essentially pecially when there are humane example of am a foodie. But I have eth- People for the Ethical Treat- stuffed with ways to produce foie Most teenagers this would ics. And my ethicsFoie prevent ment gras of Animals anda the foe moreto food thisthan foodie gras, such as the are far more be “iCarly,” me from eating foie gras. American Society for the Pre- it can handle. ::::: method discovered where the Being an ethical foodie vention of Cruelty to Animals. The process often by renowned chef complicated. parents of Iisn’t always easy, however. Indeed, foie gras has been results in the The method of and scholar Dan the main They may be After all, foie gras is con- banned in California and bird’s esophagus making foie gras Barber. He forgoes character sidered a delicacy throughout parts of the Middle East being punctured. gavage and only competently are nonex- is detestable and the world. It is widely used in and Europe — even though Forcing the uses wild geese, handling immense istent and French culinary recipes because that idea is appalling to bird to consume has gained much which are more basically of its compatibility with other some diners and chefs. up to four pounds prone to overeat burdens, facing written out scrutiny and con- ingredients. It’s popular practi- But here’s the truth about of feed per day themselves in com- stressful decisions of the story- cally everywhere, from Euro- foie gras, which means “fat causes it to de- demnation from parison to their do- line. Yet, as pean bistros to three-star Mi- liver” in French: It’s made velop hepatic mestic counterparts. and struggling to every teen- animal activist chelin restaurants in New York. primarily from ducks and steatosis, also I am a foodie with discover themselves ager knows, Yes, it may taste delicious. geese, and requires an in- known as fatty organizations. ethics. Even though parents But rather than consuming tense process known as “ga- liver, a disease I will never be a in a realistic way. often hold foie gras without a second vage” that is inflicted on that causes ::::: vegetarian, there is their chil- thought, consumers should the bird at an early age. the liver to en- no logical reason to ::::: dren to ex- know where it came from be- The bird is deliberately kept large to up to torture an animal traordinary fore taking the first bite. in a cage to prevent it from 10 times its normal size. In- just to get the makings of a fan- standards. The method of making foie exercising. When it is fed, it is deed, this is the whole goal. cy appetizer. It’s inhumane, and Another unrealistic aspect of these gras is detestable and has strapped down and forced to I cannot vocalize enough how my stomach won’t tolerate it. shows is how their teenage characters “live in the moment.” Fictional teens rarely seem to be preparing for any sort of higher education — a concept that can influence the young, impressionable audience that is watching. This is espe- cially unfortunate because it is no lon- ger possible to find an adequate-paying Najay Greenidge at 16.1 percent. A separate the wealthy already pay more to live in our safe and com- job with just a high school education. study in 2010 revealed that 38 than their fair share of taxes. fortable society, we need to Additionally, an immense emphasis percent of African Americans But the truth is that the invest in its advancement. on sexuality dominates shows about philadelphia, penn. under 18 (4.8 million) and 35 rich are the only ones in a Education is the great driv- teens. Reality shows like “16 and Preg- ducation is the key percent of Hispanics under 18 position to have a dramatic ing force behind American nant” and dramas like “The Secret Life Educationthat allows people to (6.1 million) should are impoverished. beimpact onunlocked the quality of edu- growth for and prosperity. all It is the of the American Teenager” focus on open doors in life. Yet These groups are dispropor- cation in this country. key to our future. And it’s time teenage pregnancy, which can easily we as a society deny tionately impacted by public As Supreme Court Jus- for the wealthy to do their part lead viewers to associate unprotected Ecertain groups access to this key school budget cuts, which af- tice Oliver Wendell Holmes in enabling people of all back- sexual activity with adolescents. Despite because of their socioeconomic fect teacher quality, course of- Jr. said, “Taxes are what we grounds to unlock the door. these claims, the Office of Adolescent status. In doing so, we stunt the ferings and class sizes. Poorer pay for civilized society.” His Health, part of the U.S. Department of growth of our society by creating families often can’t afford to point, of course, was that Health & Human Services, concluded people who are destined to fail. send their children to private citizenship has a price. that the national teenage pregnancy To return the key to success to school, and schools dominated To ensure that we con- rate has declined in the past 20 years. the lower classes, we as a society by low-income students also re- Of course, not all shows por- should raise the tax rate for the ceive less in parental donations. tray teenagers inaccurately. Series wealthy, and use that money to Consequently, these students like “Degrassi: The Next Genera- equalize educational opportuni- are stuck in under-resourced tion” have featured teenagers who ties for people of all backgrounds. schools, are less likely to don’t conform to the common media America has long suffered graduate or go on to stereotype. They aren’t necessar- from the ills of segregation, elite universities. ily nerds or jocks, and they aren’t whether it be racial, ethnic, reli- The solution here is one-dimensionally irresponsible. gious or economic. Yet while overt simple: public schools Many would point out that plenty segregation has been become need more money, and of teenagers are extremely rebel- less socially acceptable, the ever- that money should lious — and that’s true. However, most distant pool of elites has been come from higher teenagers are far more complicated. able to perpetuate inequality taxes on the wealthy. They may be competently handling because the wealthy have vastly With more money immense burdens, facing stress- better educational opportunities. for poor urban schools, ful decisions and struggling to dis- African-Americans and His- teachers can be paid cover themselves in a realistic way. panics are the groups most more competitively, Being a teenager should not be viewed affected by these inequalities schools can be made through a lens where recklessness and because they frequently start off safer and nicer and immaturity are the only notable attri- on a lower socioeconomic level. course offerings butes. Just like any age group, teens According to a 2012 survey can be expanded. are human beings learning to adjust to by the U.S. Census Bureau, Now, to be sure, tinue a new stage in their life. They should be the nation’s poverty rate is set some will argue that ILLUSTRATION BY ANGELA KIM :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL depicted as individuals, not stereotypes. 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Razia Sultana ence that would be imprudent to pass $30,000 more than a high school up. There may be professors who are graduate in a year. In a lifetime, that Israel and biased and students who are small- number adds up to $500,000. A college brooklyn, n.y. minded, but even they help provide an degree correlates with a higher salary. arentsCollege talk in their seats, isexperience well that reveals worth a world that theAnd after coststhe latest recession, a col- Palestine teachers fix their robes and is more complicated than previously lege degree has increasingly become a students can’t hide their smiles. thought. It’s what makes you a bet- requirement for many jobs. Between The venue is strewn with white ter citizen of the global community. December 2007 and January 2010 Rashid Binnurmust Pcarnations. A congratulatory arc of bal- This alone should be enough to con- about 187,000 jobs required a college loons acts as the backdrop. The students vince the cynics who are skeptical about degree. A study done by Georgetown rise and hold their breath. “By the power college, but there are many who bring University has projected that by 2018 compromiseimperial beach, calif. vested in me, the Class of 2014 is of- up the issue of college debt. According to about 63 percent of jobs will mandate y all accounts, there is a ficially graduated,” says the speaker. the Huffington Post, in 2012, the aver- some college education or a degree. major discrepancy between Graduating from college is perhaps the age college graduated with $29,400 in Additionally the extracurricular op- the number of Israelis and greatest moment in an individuals’ life- debt. Figures like this dissuade more portunities a college can offer are end- Palestinians who have died in time. So, why are there so many cynics and more students from going to college. less: research prospects, club activities Bthe conflict in Gaza that erupted last who say that college isn’t worth it? Who College should not leave you finan- and sports teams. With these opportu- month. According to the United Nations, ask, “Why spend four years in an institu- cially bankrupt — one way to avoid nities comes the added benefit of net- more than 1,800 Palestinians have died, tion that doesn’t land you a ‘proper’ job? this is to consider the financial pack- working. A college is a huge network. while the death toll in Israel, according And why should you spend thousands ages offered by each college. Often the Alumni, professors, eating clubs and to its government, stands at just 67. of dollars if you don’t know what you most expensive private colleges offer Greek fraternities can lead students to But these disparate death tolls re- want to do in college in the first place?” the best financial package. Local, state, unexpected places — including a job. flect not just a war in Gaza, but an at- More and more students find it and national scholarships can ease the You are the sailor, the institution tack on a nation’s sovereignty — a sign hard to believe that college will give burden as well. And if college is still is your vessel and the classrooms are that both Israel and its backers in the them any insight into life that they too expensive, visit a financial aid of- your compass. Find your direction. Ask United States refuse to acknowledge don’t already have. But this ignores ficer and appeal the package. Do ev- questions. Engage in conversation and the legitimacy of the Palestinian state. two fundamental reasons for going erything possible to get the best deal. embrace the failures. Only then will By way of background, Jews and to college: to explore career options And even if debt can’t be avoided, it is your passion find you the “proper job.” Arabs lived in Palestine together many and embrace new life experiences. still manageable with a college degree. And as you throw your gradu- years before the establishment of the ProCon.org, a non-profit public char- Procon.org also reports that an average ation cap into the air, you’ll real- Israeli state. In the early 20th century, ity, reports that in 2004, 73 percent of college student with a bach- ize that college was worth it. according to Gu- college graduates believed it to be elor’s degree earns ::::: drun Kramer’s “very important to try to under- 2008 book, “A stand the reasoning behind Jews and History of Pal- others.” Students will meet Muslims must estine,” Jews, people in college who are Muslims and very different. They find stop fighting Christians coex- themselves in a sea of each other for isted for several diversity where they decades under can utilize creative pas- trivial reasons British rule. sion, think critically and and throw Though Brit- learn to respect others. ish rule was Students can contem- away Zionist not acceptable plate God’s creation of and Arab by any means, mankind in philosophy given the ideal class, learn about Paul nationalistic of popular sov- Robeson in an African emotions. ereignty, this American studies seminar period of history or simulate Millikan’s oil drop ::::: demonstrates experiment in a physics lab course. that sup- These are the hallmarks of a good posedly hos- education, and being educated within tile religious groups can manage to an institution that hopes to make you live with one another peacefully. knowledgeable and worldly is an experi- ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN PARK :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL When Israel was established to cre- ate a nation specifically designed for Jews in 1948, Palestinian self-deter- mination began being undermined. This trend has continued throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries, as Is- raeli settlers have illegally crossed into the West Bank to take land and build communities exclusively for Jews, slowly seizing the little land that remains for Arabs. That practice has grown only more prevalent. According to Al Jazeera, Jie GMOYing Mei foodsAccording should to the Center for Cheerleaders Israel began building 2,534 new housing Responsive Politics, Monsanto units in the West Bank in 2013 — more queens, n.y. spent nearly $7 million in lob- than double the number from 2012. bying in the United States in Jodi Sterling ::::: Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- he tomatobe is a labeled2013, and it contributes ac- underpaid and yahu, meanwhile, won’t commit to a simple fruit that is tively to political campaigns. I found myself new york, n.y. settlement freeze, and Israel’s econom- eaten by millions Monsanto has also come wondering why ics minister, Naftali Bennett, was of Americans every under criticism for its contro- underappreciatedhen I went to my first once a settlement leader himself. Tyear. So what’s the problem? versial practices toward small football game last these women were The United States also plays a large The problem is that you farmers as well as what some week at the Mead- willing to appear in role in helping Israel take away the may have no way of know- call monopoly-like behavior. In owlands, it wasn’t autonomy of the Palestinians. Accord- ing what has gone into that a report filed with government Wthe quarterback rivalries or the public half-naked ing to a recent report by the Congres- tomato you’re eating. Some regulators in 2010, DuPont, roaring crowds that captured my and dance in front sional Research Service, “Israel is the tomatoes have been geneti- which owns a competitor to attention. It was the New York largest cumulative recipient of U.S. cally modified to improve taste, Monsanto, wrote, “Monsanto Jets Flight Crew cheerleaders. of an audience of foreign assistance since World War delay ripening, tolerate pests has engaged in numerous Their outfits reminded me of thousands. II.” The report also states that the and extreme climates. practices that improperly the waitress uniforms at Hoot- U.S. government provided $3.1 bil- GMO foods have become seek to expand the scope of ers. Well, just with less clothing. ::::: lion in foreign aid to Israel in 2013, increasingly common in ag- intellectual property rights The women wore a white helping fund weapon systems like the riculture, with the rise of at the expense of competi- sports bra that contained a not limited to appearing at games. Iron Dome and David’s Sling, which companies like Monsanto. Ac- tion, innovation and choice.” long v-neck revealing a golden They are required to attend all the Israel is using in the war in Gaza. cording to the Center for Food It’s clear that Monsanto bra — and cleavage, of course. rehearsals, make promotional ap- Given Israel’s notable growing Safety (CFS), 64 countries has deep pockets and is Their bras consisted of a green pearances and get to home games economy, as a recent Daily Beast require labeling of genetically seeking to influence the collar illuminated with bright entirely on their own. Those ad- article pointed out, it’s unclear why engineered foods through con- political landscape. While gold studs. To match, they wore ditional responsibilities mean that the United States is still provid- sumer “right-to-know” laws. some may disagree over their white mini-skirts (luckily with they make only about two dollars ing Israel with so much cash. But the United States does specific practices, it seems shorts underneath) with the per hour, the lawsuit alleges. Granted, peace agreements have been not require the labeling of that public opinion on the Jets logo centered at the waist. They also are subject to some backed by both Israel and the United GMO products, though Maine, labeling of GMO is clear. Last but not least, they had serious rules and regulations. States in the past. However, even if a Vermont and Connecticut, When it comes to that white knee-high, heeled boots. For example, the rulebook for two-state solution were established, however, have recently passed tomato, the American Most of the girls had Barbie the Buffalo Bills’ cheerleaders Israel would likely keep occupying and legislation regarding food people deserve to know doll-like figures, wore heavy make- includes a “glamour require- expanding. That is evidenced by the fact labeling in their states. what they’re eating. up, and sported long curled hair. ment section” which involves 17 that the land already is divided into Meanwhile, a New York And these girls were rules for “general hygiene and two states and the United States keeps Times survey in May found working hard. lady body maintenance,” accord- funding Israel, and Israel keeps estab- that 93 percent of respon- With the exception of a break ing to a report from the radio lishing settlements. With the military dents want genetically after half-time, the cheerleaders program This American Life. might it possesses, it will keep being modified ingredients danced non-stop for three hours, Meanwhile, cheerlead- the dominant occupier in the area. identified. A CFS and they barely appeared on ers make a lot of money It might sound cheesy and awk- petition urging the camera. I found myself wondering for their teams. The Flight ward to say, but I believe in the FDA to require why these women were willing Crew contributes significant message of the movie “Don’t Mess GMO labeling has to appear in public half-naked sums to the Jets’ coffers each With the Zohan.” Jews and Mus- gathered more and dance in front of an audi- year from calendar sales lims must stop fighting each other than 1.4 mil- ence of thousands. The money? and public appearances. for trivial reasons and throw away lion signatures. Nope. And many Jets play- Zionist and Arab nationalistic emo- The reason be- According to The New Repub- ers make millions. tions because when Palestinians hind this discrepancy lic, a lawsuit filed by cheerlead- I understand that no one is are attacked, what really is being between public opinion ers from four National Football forcing these cheerleaders to don attacked is the shared heritage, and legal requirements League teams said that Jets cheer- their bras and skirts. But aren’t history and autonomy of all the may lie in the effective lob- ILLUSTRATION BY JIE YING MEI leaders only make $150 per game. they entitled to more moola for people living in that ancient land. bying practices of Monsanto. THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL And a cheerleader’s duties are all the hard work they put in? August 11, 2014 Page 9 The Princeton Summer Journal Personal Narr atives

Finding courage Dreams Angela Kim engaging and intel- tenfold: the renowned Leavinglectual the discourse withnest cities ofand the East Marily Lopez exhausted. But she always my new friends and Coast were even more inspired by in my mother’s valencia, calif. remained upbeat. Smiling broadened my horizons. beautiful than they from ear to ear, she used rowing up, I The most unforgetta- were on a television Eliana Lanfranco los angeles, calif. finding myself my sister’s strengthto show me what she was was encour- ble moments were when or the movie screen. woke to the sound of learning in her stenography aged by my my friends and I would Most importantly, I my father’s voice on class. “If you press this parents to walk back to the dorms was able to delve into brooklyn,struggles n.y. the phone, whisper- button, an ‘a’ will come G“leave the nest” and in the late hours of the my passion for jour- very night, I sit down with ing, “Marily, take out, and if you press this experience as much as evening and howl with nalism. Without my my nine-year-old sister at Icare of your sisters while button and this button I could, but I was al- laughter like wolves smartphone, and hun- the dining table and help her I’m gone. I love you.” As altogether, it types out the ways overwhelmed by under the moon. I real- dreds of miles away with her school work. I give an eight-year-old in Sleep- word ‘cat,’” she would say, how big the world was. from my family and Eher all of my attention and patience, ing Beauty pajamas, I was with happiness overflow- I was overwhelmed by ::::: friends, I was able to and I make sure that she does her best confused. I fell back asleep ing in her brown eyes. the entirety of people, concentrate solely on on all of her assignments. Because she thinking I was going to Through her actions, my places and experiences Raised in a developing my skills as has trouble focusing, I must stay with wake up to just another mom taught me to make the world had to of- predominantly writer and reporter. her from start to finish, which means morning of my mom and the best out of the worst fer, but also nervous This program truly that I must put my own school work dad sharing a kiss and situations. She showed about being away homogenous diversified my jour- aside. As a result, I usually finish all laughing about my little me to get back up and not from home. So when I community, I nalistic abilities by al- of my assignments well past midnight. sister’s ridiculous bedhead. let an obstacle stand in was accepted into the lowing me to step out It isn’t just that I have to help I thought the next day we the way of my dreams. Princeton University was thrilled of my comfort zone to my sister with her homework. I would all be eating dinner In the years since my Summer Journalism to see people write a wide variety of also have to help her deal with the and giggling about how my father left, I have taken on Program this spring, articles and meet cel- symptoms of her hyperthyroidism, mom dropped her dinner the responsibility of caring I felt ambivalent. from all races ebrated professors and which she was diagnosed with two plate all over her shirt and for my sisters — Jackie, I left Los Angeles and religions journalists. To say it years ago. This condition makes our dog licked food off her. who was three at the time, with unease, but once I was inspiring would be the thyroid glands produce an ex- Instead, I woke up, and and Michelle, who was met other students from put aside their an understatement. cess of thyroxine, causing my sister I saw my sister’s bloodshot 11. I combed Jackie’s hair the program board- I used to believe that to have an accelerated metabolism, eyes. She had cried herself and helped her with her ing my plane, my ap- differences and turning 18 would sig- hot flashes and difficulty sleeping. to sleep. Confused, I went schoolwork, and I tried prehension gradually share a nify my becoming an Often, I must stay awake with her into the kitchen, embraced to help Michelle express disappeared. I was now adult, and that only for hours until she falls asleep. my mom and felt her cold her emotions when she shaking with anticipa- common then would I be taken This responsibility falls to me be- tears on my small shoul- began to rebel. At the tion: I wondered what interest in seriously. But after this cause my mother works until late at ders. Suddenly, I realized same time, I studied hard kind of people I would experience at Princeton, night and does not speak English. that this change was per- in school and developed a meet and what the East journalism. my perspectives on When I was younger, I resented my manent. From here on out, love of writing and teach- Coast would be like. ::::: adulthood have changed. mom for leaving this to me: None of it would only be my mom, ing, and I now tutor fourth During this program, Before I embarked on my friends had to be like a substi- my two sisters and me. and fifth graders at the I experienced so much this trip, I was like a tute mother for their siblings, and That morning, my mom nearby elementary school. more than I ever imag- ized then that there is timid child. But after I envied their freedom and care- went back to work. She had Looking ahead, I know ined. I met individu- so much to experience coming to Princeton, I less manner. But as I grew older, the newfound responsibil- my future is bright. I als from all across the and appreciate outside now look forward to en- I started to feel ashamed of those ity of supporting three kids want to attend a top col- country and from all of my community in countering new people feelings. I realized that my mother on one income as a single lege and become a writer walks of life. Raised Southern California. and places, as well as was working all day so she could pay parent. During the day, or teacher. My mom’s ex- in a predominantly ho- There were moments overcoming whatever the bills and everyday expenses. she diligently typed notes ample has inspired me to mogenous community, when I still could not obstacles I encounter. I’ve not only come to appreciate as a Los Angeles Unified pursue my passions and I was thrilled to see believe that I was in I know now that my mother’s hard work, but I’ve real- School District secretary, believe in myself. She’s people from all races Princeton. Even visit- thanks to this experi- ized how important my help has been. and at nights she worked taught me that with opti- and religions put aside ing New York and New ence, I have gained When I was a child, my mother worked toward obtaining a college mism and determination, their differences and Jersey for the first the confidence and long hours and my grandmother took education in stenography. I can achieve my dreams. share a common in- time, I was so glad to exuberance that will care of me. However, my grandmother As a result, my mom I will not only make her terest in journalism. see that my expecta- stay with me for the does not know came home every night proud, but myself as well. I joined in the most tions were exceeded rest of my life. ::::: how to read, and could not Because my help me with sister has my school work. Because I know trouble focus- how difficult it ing, I must stay was to have no one who could Saintra Thai me to go out into the world on my own. twin bed in the living room. The room- with her from help me with my Arriving in Boston, I soon realized how mates had just recently come from Africa start to finish, assignments, much of a laid-back Californian I was. The and the language barrier made it difficult I want to be san bernardino, calif. East Coast is much more fast-paced than the to communicate. Also, they were messy which means the person my ith a knapsack on my West Coast. I had chosen to take a journal- and played loud music in the morning. that I must put sister can turn back,A an over-sized summer suit- ism course course in food writing, and although in adulthoodTo make things worse, the apartment had to for help. case by my side and a plane the program that I applied through was for bedbugs, and I learned that the hard way. my own school Although my ticket in my hand, I was high school students, all of my classmates When the lease was up, my brother moved work aside. sister’s medi- Wready to go on an epic adventure. were college students studying for their de- in with his girlfriend and I stayed with cal condition I was at the time a sophomore in high gree in journalism. I felt intimidated, but my brother’s friends. Later, I moved back ::::: is a sad thing, school, and at the encouragement of my broth- saw this as a chance to prove to myself with my brother in his new apartment. I am glad that er, I had decided to apply to Harvard Univer- and those around me that I could be taken Despite these ups and downs, I made it she was diag- sity’s Secondary Summer School Program. A seriously as a writer despite my age. through the two months living away from nosed in the United States and not few weeks later, I found myself jumping up Over the next two months, I lived in three home. Looking back, I am proud that I expe- in the Dominican Republic, where and dancing out of my seat when I got the ac- different locations around Boston. The first rienced part of what it takes to be a college we lived until she was a year and a ceptance email. I was convinced that it was apartment that I stayed in was with my student and got a taste of the path ahead. half. The insurance there would have pure luck that I had been offered a spot in the brother and his roommates. I slept on a Now, I am ready to take on the world. only covered some of the costs, and summer program. But while I thought we would have been unable to pay my dreams had come true, my for her constant visits to the doctor journey was just beginning. or her expensive thyroid medication. The program had offered In addition, the hospitals near my me financial aid that covered town often lacked the tools needed most, but not all, of the tu- to examine the health of patients. ition, and I had to figure out Both the lack of resources for medi- a way to pay for transporta- cal treatment in the Dominican Repub- tion and living expenses. There lic and my commitment to help people was no way I was going to live like my sister have helped to spark my on campus; the tuition for the interest in the medical field. In high classes with room and board was school, I’ve joined MedAchieve and as much as what my mother made Gateway (two programs for students in a year. My school was able to who want to learn about medicine) provide a scholarship to and Project Rousseau (a college prep cover part of the program). Once in college, I plan to remainder, major in anthropology, and take the and for the required classes for medical school. I weeks leading believe that by learning about different up to the pro- cultures, customs and beliefs, I will be gram, I sold more successful in supplying medical snacks to my treatment to people who do not trust peers to pay western medical methods. Understand- for my flight. ing other cultures and their customs Fortunately, will help me to someday found an insti- my 26-year-old tution that can offer low-cost medical brother, who treatment in underdeveloped countries. lives in Boston, But for right now, my main focus offered to house me is still on helping my sister. Even during the program. though I used to be angry about the Before I left responsibilities that had been forced for Boston, I upon me, I’ve now embraced the started to role that I play in my sister’s life. get cold feet, I hope that the nights I have spent and I ques- with her at the dining table have tioned whether given her the academic support and I had it in guidance that I lacked as a child. ILLUSTRATION BY NATHAN PHAN :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL Page 10 August 11, 2014 The Princeton Summer Journal Survey reveals limited knowledge of Gaza conflict friends provide me with CONFLICT the information concerning Continued from page 1 what’s going on in Gaza,” ...... said Khader, an 18-year-old male living in New York. tinian casualties within a “I’m Muslim and although range of 1300-2300. The I’m sure there’s enough number was 1,888 on Aug. 4, information to go around, according to the Palestinian people are ignorant.” Some Center for Human Rights. like Rachel Sener, 22, More respondents were specifically remain un- familiar with the U.S. offi- informed because of the cial most directly involved in amount of misinformation. peace talks. Fifty-two per- “I don’t follow it because cent correctly identified Sec- there’s too much propagan- retary of State John Kerry da,” she said. as the American official rep- It’s also possible that peo- resenting the United States ple lack knowledge about the in negotiations between the Gaza crisis because the war two sides. feels extremely repetitive. “I Seventy-six percent of think there has been plen- respondents didn’t know ty of blood spilled on both BRIAN ROKUS :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL how much sides,” said John Items like black bean cookies and yogurt parfaits will be added to the lunch menus at Princeton Public schools this fall. aid the U.S. ::::: Davis. “It’s a provides an- mindless game. I nually to ‘I’m Muslim and don’t think any- Israel. The one is going to Class curricula to include nutrition Obama ad- although I’m sure win.” ministration there’s enough “I’m 60 years CAFETERIA at Princeton Public schools appealing food options, such younger population. gives Israel old and this has participates. as black bean cookies and yo- The public school system $3 billion been going on my Continued from page 1 information to go ...... There are several reasons gurt parfaits, will be added to also expects to make many each year entire adult life,” that high school students the menu in order to increase other long-term changes. Stu- whereas the around, people are he said. importance of eating well, aren’t eating school lunches. student participation in the dents currently take health Bush ad- ignorant.’ Operation students have been avoiding Many have limited time for school lunch program. classes every year, but Co- ministration Protective Edge the cafeteria lunches, leaving lunch between classes, and Cochrane also says that chrane insists that these p r o v i d e d Khader, 18 began on July 8 some faculty members wor- the cafeteria is located in there will be specific “grab- classes will be structured roughly $2 after three Is- ried about student health. the basement, far from most and-go” kiosks available in better to provide more in- billion in aid ::::: raeli teenagers, “Only nine percent of all of the classrooms. This helps various locations throughout formation about nutrition. annually. Naftali Frenkel, students at Princeton High to explain the extremely low the school. These kiosks will Students will receive lessons (Responses Eyal Yifrach School participate in the participation rate. “There offer food that can be eaten about having a healthy diet in the range of $1-$5 billion and Gilad Shaar, were lunch program, and most of are 23 AP classes offered on the go such as chicken sal- outside of school, and will re- were considered correct.) kidnapped and murdered those students receive free and very little time to waste ad sliders and other healthi- ceive free recipes that incor- About a quarter of re- in the West Bank. The Is- lunch,” said Stephen Co- during the school day,” Co- er food options that vending porate healthy and delicious spondents knew the name raeli government blamed chrane, 53, during an inter- chrane said. He has taken machines do not offer. All food that families can make of Israel’s missile defense Hamas. In response, an view in the recently reno- these issues into consid- of these healthy options are at home. system — the Iron Dome — Israeli mob abducted and vated library of Princeton eration as he finalizes the being implemented to replace “Food is something that I which the country says is ef- burned 16-year-old Mo- Middle School. Cochrane is lunch plan for the approach- slushy beverages and chips. am passionate about, and it fective in protecting against hammed Abu Khdeir on the superintendent of Prince- ing school year. According to the New Jer- is not just about chicken nug- rocket attacks. A few days July 2. Tensions further ton Public Schools and plans In order to tackle this di- sey Department of Health, gets on Wednesday or pizza on before the survey, Congress escalated after the slain to improve the lunch system lemma, Cochrane and his col- 24.6 percent of people in the Friday,” Cochrane said. “It is passed a bill approving Palestinian’s American this year by making lunch leagues have constructed a state suffer from obesity, and about the relationships that $225 million in additional cousin was shown being more interesting for students. detailed plan for improving the goal of the change in form over food.” He hopes to funding for the Iron Dome. beaten by Israeli soldiers in Currently, only between nine the relationship students have the lunch system is to reduce pass this passion on to his Many respondents were East Jerusalem on July 3. and 45 percent of students with food. Healthy and more this number by aiming at a young pupils. surprised to realize how lit- Hamas increased its rocket tle they knew. launches, and “I didn’t think ::::: a few days the leader of later, Israel Hamas had a ‘It’s a mindless a n n o u n c e d name,” said an offensive LUNCHES healthy cafeteria options try, Princeton school lunch leads by example. The super- Vito Davis. game. I don’t think against tar- Continued from page 1 “support physical well-being periods last only about 30 intendent has been a cyclist “I read the anyone is going gets in Gaza...... and intellectual learning” minutes, and Cochrane es- for nearly 30 years and lives Wall Street B e n n y MobileThese changes are app being for plannedevery student. He said fortimates ordering that of the 1500 a healthylunches lifestyle at home. Journal ev- to win. I’m 60 Zabele, a implemented by Stephen Co- that it is worthwhile and im- students at Princeton High He describes his kitchen as ery week and and this has been 69-year-old chrane, 53, who took over as portant for students to not School, just 9 percent eat a “food laboratory” where he I have never peace activ- superintendent of the Princ- only learn about food, but to school lunch. To fix this, Co- and his vegan wife experi- seen the lead- going on my entire ist, was at eton school district in Janu- know where the food they eat chrane plans to introduce ment with creative, healthy er’s name.” Union Square ary 2014. Less than a year comes from. Because health salad, fruit and sandwich dishes. Some of their cre- One reason adult life.’ on Aug. 5 to into his tenure, Cochrane is classes are required for the bars to the school, alongside ations may one day make it to for confusion commemorate already taking big steps to K-12 public school system in mobile applications for stu- the school menus, along with over the facts John Davis the 69th an- help kids internalize healthy Princeton, Nutri-Serve will dents who want pre-order dishes suggested by parents of the con- ::::: niversary of habits. When the district’s allow the “cafeteria to be an their lunch. from the community. Essen- flict may be the dropping last food service contract ex- extension of the classroom.” He also wants to launch tially, Cochrane said the new because they of the atomic pired, he seized the opportu- Plans for the new school a website or mobile applica- food program will help them are fluid and hotly debat- bombs in Hiroshima and nity to promote more positive year also include school-based tion that bridges “the con- answer the question, “How do ed. Online, partisans for Nagasaki. During the cer- nutritional habits. gardens, which will allow stu- nection between school and we help the students conquer both sides are expressing emony, Zabele donned a Cochrane works with a dents to understand where home” and allows parents of and care for the world?” their version of the con- hand-sewn flag that com- Wellness Committee to de- their food comes from and all economic standings to be- One of the answers, it flict through social media. bined the flags of Israel velop ideas for all six Princ- emphasize wholesome food come involved in their child’s seems, is to expand their Frustration over main- and Palestine; across the eton schools. He believes that choices. eating habits. “Schools can taste boundaries. “It’s not stream media has pushed middle were the words “I the proposed menu changes Cochrane also hopes that never limit what parents pro- just about food service,” Co- many people to share pro- LOVE PALESRAEL.” will help sustain the system’s the new menu will entice vide, but hopefully influence chrane said. “It’s about learn- paganda and misinforma- “Real peace needs to be reputation as “the lighthouse more students to eat school- them,” he said. “Parents want ing and relative understand- tion through Facebook and for the people and it doesn’t district of the nation.” provided lunches. Unlike the best and food is one way.” ing of different cultures, it’s Twitter. make sense [to be] bombing According to Cochrane, those in the rest of the coun- Yet above all, Cochrane about equity.” “Social media and each other,” Zabele said.

Development near Princeton Battlefield controversial

ment, covering 589 acres,” witz denies this claim, and survey of the grounds, ac- gram to hire John Milner Princeton Regional Plan- BATTLEFIELD she wrote in an email to the in an interview with The cording to a report authored Associates to conduct its ning Board unanimously Continued from page 1 Princeton Summer Journal. Daily Princetonian, PBS by Hurwitz. own study of the proposed approved the Institute’s ...... “Outside these protected attorney Bruce The report building site. They found initial development plans acres, the planned site is Afran cited a states that that the site was a crucial after both sides presented In the latest development the only one not intruding 1992 agree- ::::: team found 54 part of the battle itself. their findings, according to of the ongoing drama, last on the central axis of the ment between battle-related The Institute hired histo- an Institute press release. month a research manage- academic campus that can the Institute ‘I’m not against artifacts on rians, including University However, the Institute was ment and consulting firm accommodate the number of and the Princ- “one small of California at Berkeley required to conduct an ar- hired by the Institute com- units needed,” Ferrara ex- eton Township development, but I quadrant of history professor Mark Pe- cheological survey of the menced its search for arti- plained. that he says would hate to see the parcel.” terson, to test the validity proposed building site prior facts. Over time, rising hous- prevents the In- H u r w i t z ’ s of the Milner report. Peter- to starting construction. The resulting data and ing prices have made homes stitute from de- a strip of ground report also son concluded the report was That same year, the Princ- any artifacts found will be around the Institute less af- veloping on the where some of the claims that inaccurate because it em- eton battlefield was classi- made public, according to an fordable to its faculty, Fer- proposed site. the Institute ployed questionable method- fied as one of the 11 most Institute press release. rara said. In the mid- more important hired another ology. endangered historic places Opponents of the hous- She noted that the Insti- 2000s, a few fighting occurred research firm “The problem with the in the United States by the ing expansion argue that tute’s sale of 32 acres of years after first with less ex- Milner report from the point National Trust for Historic the Institute has other land land in 1973 to the State of proposing the be lost.’ perience, and of view of professional his- Preservation. available on which to build. New Jersey for the purpose housing devel- that the firm torical work is that it went Gregory Urwin, a military But Christine Ferrara, an of increasing the size of the opment plans, Gregory Urwin found no ar- into the investigation al- historian at Temple Univer- Institute spokeswoman, dis- Princeton Battlefield State the Institute ::::: tifacts on the ready knowing the answer sity, said in an interview, agrees. Park came with the under- hired the Bat- site. that it wanted to find,” Pe- “I’m not against develop- “More than 75 percent of standing that the Institute tlefield Resto- PBS used terson said in a phone in- ment, but I would hate to the Institute’s own land is could develop on the land ration and Archaeological funding from the National terview, calling it a “case of see a strip of ground where protected from development east of the park. Volunteer Organization to Park Service’s American wishful thinking.” some of the more important by the Green Acres ease- PBS president Jerry Hur- conduct an archaeological Battlefield Protection Pro- In March 2012, the fighting occurred be lost.” August 11, 2014 Page 11 The Princeton Summer Journal Press box staff sets By Nelly Mendoza gether for the Houston Oilers in the 1980s. The elder Man- positive tone for ning mentored Luck. Now, the Forhouston,The final tx.Colts, moments were key the younger to Luckwinning is trying to fol- season is a little Luck most exciting in the Colts-Jets low in Peyton Manning’s fa- sports reporters preseason game on Thursday mous footsteps. at MetLife Stadium, as the Andrew Luck was born in By Asia Matthews the money,” he said. “I got it Colts tried to take the lead in Washington D.C., on a warm & Diego Pineda because I like it.” The abil- the last quarter. The weather summer day, with a little bit ity to talk to the people that was warm and the sun had of sunshine and some rain. were his childhood idols al- set in the sky. Anxious fans Though he is the son of an- queens, n.y. uring& raleigh, the n.c. Jets- lows Richardson to make per- cheered their favorite players other football player, he was Colts preseason sonal connections with them. and booed each time the foot- never forced to follow his fa- game on Aug. 8, Working at MetLife makes ball slipped ther’s path. all one could hear him realize that there is no out of their He played Din the press box was the difference between workers, hands. ::::: football not sound of reporters franti- journalists and celebrities — The Colts, because his cally tapping the keys of everyone is equal. A n d r e w ‘Every player has dad told him their laptops. A few fid- Just like Richardson, Car- Luck’s team, to — he did it dled with their recorders los Iznaga, who is new to lost. But even very high expecta- for the love of or grabbed a bite to eat the Cleaning Services at the after the loss, tions for each other the game. between plays. It seemed press box, has already had Luck still has What’s the as though everyone was encounters with celebrities. a lot to look and ourselves.’ reason the working in complete isola- “I met the whole crew of One forward to young quar- tion. But for the staff of the Direction and 5SOS one day this season. Andrew Luck terback is stadium working the press and one of the guys said ‘hi’ He is only ::::: already star- box, it was an entirely dif- to me. After we talked, I re- 24, but the ring in the ferent ball game. alized that he was one of the sports world NFL? It could A press box is expected to guys that all the girls were is already expecting him to be because he is 6’4” and does be filled with re- screaming at prove why he was chosen to not fear leading others. served and elite earlier on the replace Peyton Manning, the When he was asked to com- reporters who ::::: stage.” 38 year-old-quarterback that ment on the loss on Thursday strictly main- Even though took the Colts to victory in by an ESPN reporter, he said, tain profession- ‘Players I grew up his duties are Super Bowl XLI. He has an “Every player has very high alism with the minimal, he’s important weight on his back expectations for each other and stadium staff. watching, I get to happy that he — Manning played with the ourselves. That is the attitude But the stadium hang out with.’ can get paid Colts for 14 seasons. that we love and we certainly workers had a to watch one The ties between Man- showed it today.” Luck dem- different take Maurice Richardson of his favorite ning and Luck go back de- onstrated that he is a team on what working sports. He’s cades, to when their fathers, player and a leader on the in the press box ::::: been playing Archie Manning and Oliver field. He shows a confidence ASHLEY NAVA :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL is actually like, football since Luck, played quarterback to- rare among players his age. Luck during warm-ups for the Colts preseason game against the Jets. claiming that working there elementary school. As a feels like interacting with fresh high school graduate, family members. he plans to pursue football Maurice Richardson, who in college. Free events and works in Guest Services, said, familial treatment from his “Everybody’s like a family.” new co-workers makes taking He describes the general at- out trash worthwhile. By Ashley Nava assumption that any female romantic ideas must be fol- This intimacy also tends mosphere of the press box as The press box may be seen and male sitting together lowed. While nobody is forced to be heteronormative. The “friendly,” and says that there as intimidating and serious, are in a relationship, or at to kiss, nobody wants to be a selection process excludes are numerous opportunities but Iznaga and Richardson el paso, tx.ou’re sitting in the the very least are inclined to “party pooper” before an im- the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual to form personal bonds with show that it is the exact op- Opinion:stands at a major Kiss participate Cam in this mockery outdated, mense audience either. heterosexist and transgender community. all types of press box visitors. posite. The press box atmo- sporting event, of love, is ri- It can be This is heterosexism at its “Players I grew up watching, sphere is not uptight, but it is hot dog in one diculous. Let’s ::::: uncomfort- finest. While some may claim I get to hang out with,” said respectable and calm. Every- Yhand, drink in the other. not forget the able not only that it would be difficult to Richardson. He thinks of the one stays quiet and neutral Suddenly, you look up at awkward in- Who is to say all for the people pick out the couples, this can journalists as approachable during the game. The main the jumbotron and see your stances when couples are comfort- projected on be a problem on the other and friendly, and says that goal of the staff is to keep the projected face framed with they’re just the screen, side as well. they gave him a special nick- press happy and represent a heart, and the words un- friends. able expressing their but the view- This outdated form of en- name for when his favorite the team franchise. These derneath read, “Kiss Cam.” I admit, affection publicly? ers as well. tertainment only puts some- team, the Giants, play. “I’m are simple tasks that make Thousands of people anx- the stadium Although the one in an unpleasant situa- here as Maurice, but in a Gi- everyone feel as if they are at iously wait for you to kiss staff does get ::::: Kiss Cam tion in an environment that ants’ game I’m the Mayor ... their home away from home. the person sitting beside it right some- goes on for is usually associated with I love Giants. I love sports,” That way, when the staff and you. The only problem is, times. But only a few the opposite. There are many said Richardson. journalists leave the press they’re your sibling. who is to say all couples are minutes, it is enough time other creative ways to engage Richardson chose to work box they can say, “Have a This hypothetical situation comfortable expressing their for some of the crowd to be the crowd that don’t have at MetLife in order to interact great day!” is the reality that many have affection publicly? It cel- exposed to a level of inti- to exclude certain kinds of with famous coaches and re- “See you next Saturday,” faced and will continue to ebrates a culture that when macy that might make them people, or make anyone feel porters he admires. “I didn’t staff greeter Angie Ortiz says face in the coming years. The you’re on the spot, traditional uneasy. uncomfortable. get this job because I needed as they file out.

OPENER ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Continued from page 12 ...... PRESEASON Continued from page 12 Coltshe’ll have the command fall [of the to Jets...... in preseason opener at MetLife Stadium offense]. But let’s have some production. I think we will.” ing a drive with a fierce, Notwithstanding Vick’s clever 15-yard scramble. strong showing, Smith put Later in the drive, the Jets in a solid performance on tied the game when Chris Thursday, completing four Johnson impressed everyone of six passes for 33 yards. with his rushing touchdown, Still, he sometimes seemed and Nick Folk hammered nervous and hesitant, throw- home the extra point. ing a nearly intercepted pass After the two minute during his first series. warning, the Jets tried to “There’s no grade for it,” score before the half. But Smith said after the game the Colts deflected Michael about his performance, ac- Vick’s pass and neutralized cording to ESPN.com. “I the threat. played two series and did OK, Following halftime, both but got to get better.” teams played poorly, mak- Ryan said he was happy ing for a slow third quarter. with the performances of Both sent in rookies, and nei- both quarterbacks. ther team made a touchdown “I thought Geno played or field goal. extremely well,” Ryan said, In the fourth quarter, the according to ESPN.com. “I’m game finally got interesting really pleased with Geno, and again. Backup kicker Andrew also pleased with Mike, as Furney broke the tie with a well.” remarkable 51-yard field goal But it was clear on Thurs- with only 3:11 to spare. day that Vick was the fan When the Colts got the ball favorite. The crowd roared back, they quickly squan- when he stepped on the field dered their final chance, in the beginning of the second fumbling the ball near their quarter. The air felt different. own goal line, costing them Vick’s stride had an obvious the game. confidence that drove his fans While the game was most- wild. ly practice, it may have had “To get that type of recep- broader implications in the tion, it was a very warm wel- Jets’ quarterback compe- come,” Vick said, according tition. Vick reminded fans to ESPN.com, “and I appreci- that he’s still got it. If he con- ated it.” tinues to perform well in the Next week, Smith and Vick next three preseason games, will take their rivalry on the Rex Ryan might have to road, facing off against the consider giving him Smith’s DIEGO PINEDA :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL Bengals in Cincinnati. starting spot. The Jets enter MetLife Stadium for their preseason opener against the Colts on Aug. 7. Page 12 The Princeton AugustAugust 11, 8, 20142011 s ummer J ournal Sports

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BRIAN ROKUS :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL Vick (left) and Smith during warm-ups.

ASHLEY NAVA :: THE PRINCETON SUMMER JOURNAL The Indianapolis Colts warm up on Thursday before their preseason opener against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Vick, Smith vie By Amna Nawaz spots: According to the Jets’ Jets soar over Colts, 13-10 for role aswebsite, Jets Smith not only had the most passing yards in By Najay Greenidge Smith’s uneven performance ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ter Khaled Holmes snapped brooklyn,or n.y. thousands of Jets a single season for a Jets last year, the team would By Hasani Valdez the ball to Andrew Luck, fans, Thursday’s rookie — registering 3,046 benefit from the 34-year-old who was looking away. As starting13-10 preseason QByards — but also had the philadelphia,By the kickoff pa. of the Jets’ Vick’s veteran touch. the ball sailed by him, Luck victory was a wel- highest completion rate for first preseason game on But not long after training chicago,The New ill. York Jets kicked scrambled backwards to re- Fcome start to the season, a rookie, with 55.8 percent. Thursday against the In- camp began this summer, off their 2014 preseason trieve it, losing 16 yards and but the game wasn’t mainly In Thursday’s game, dianapo- Ryan started to hint that with a 13-10 victory over the forcing the Colts to settle for about defeating the Colts. Smith finished 4 of 6 for JETS 13 lis Colts, Smith, a 2013 second-round Indianapolis Colts, featur- a field goal. Fans were looking to evalu- 33 yards. He played two COLTS 10 it was draft pick from West Vir- ing a touchdown by running The team’s early struggles ate the play of the team’s drives — one ended in a no secret ginia, would be his starter. back Chris Johnson and a showed on the scoreboard, two quarterbacks, Michael punt, while the other led to that the Both quarterbacks have game-winning field goal by with Colts kicker Adam Vi- Vick and Geno Smith. Both a field goal. starting quarterback job was had their issues. Vick suf- Andrew Furney. natieri getting the team its Vick and Smith are compet- “I think we did well. Geno Smith’s to lose. But it fered from injuries and un- The game started out with only points of the quarter, ing to be the starter, and We were able to get three was second-string quarter- even play last year with the high optimism for the Colts. with a 39-yard field goal. after last week’s game, it points,” Smith said. “We back Michael Vick who ended Philadelphia Eagles, where Last year quarterback An- The Jets struggled at the appears that it’s going to be want to score touchdowns, up stealing the show. he was quickly ousted from drew Luck led the Colts to beginning of the game too. a close competition. but three points is fine.” In his only series with the first string by unexpect- an 11-5 record before falling “The first half wasn’t Vick, age 34, was brought Meanwhile, Vick made the first-string Jets’ offense, ed phenom Nick Foles. to the New England Patriots great from a defensive to the Jets in part to serve several decisions that left Vick led the team on an 80- Smith, on the other hand, in the AFC divisional play- standpoint, but the second as a mentor to Smith. Their fans cheering. He scram- yard drive downfield, culmi- showed himself to be both offs. Given the Jets’ record of half was much better,” said relationship is not just bled for 15 yards on one nating with a touchdown by immensely talented and 8-8 last year, the Colts were coach Rex Ryan in the post- about competition but also play and also led the Jets running back Chris Johnson. frustratingly inconsistent expected to dispatch with game press conference. collaboration. “It’s great. on their best drive, which The Jets ultimately won 13- in 2013, throwing 12 touch- them swiftly. The Jets were redeemed It’s a great feeling to have ended with a one-yard 10 on the strength of a late downs and 21 interceptions, But the Colts’ offense was when Nick Folk made a 51- a guy like Mike,” Smith touchdown run by new run- fourth quarter field goal by while also rushing for six weak, as they appeared to yard field goal in the first said of his work with Vick. ning back Chris Johnson. backup kicker Andrew Fur- touchdowns. struggle with poor rapport quarter with 2:14 left. “He is a guy I have always Smith undoubtedly has a ney. So far this year, Ryan has and communication between Geno Smith, the second- looked up to.” lot to learn from Vick. Both For months, there was the made no secret that Smith rookie and experienced play- year Jets quarterback, made The Jets hope this collab- quarterbacks will have to looming question of whether will keep his job only if he ers. a competent appearance in oration helps the 23-year- work hard to bring the best coach Rex Ryan would tap gets results. “I want to see A botched snap in the the first quarter, but it was old Smith’s maturation out of the second-year play- Smith or Vick to pilot the some production, and I think first quarter was one indi- nothing compared to veteran process. Smith had an up- er. “We just have to contin- Jets, who ended the 2013 sea- we’ll see it,” Ryan told the cation of this dynamic. On Michael Vick. Vick played in and-down rookie year, but ue to be cohesive and work son with a respectable 8-8 re- Newark Star-Ledger. “I know third down and goal, from the second quarter, extend there were certainly bright as one unit,” Smith said. cord. 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By Johnny Flores, Jr. get people to not think about everything.” and hopes to pass the values Hendersonthemselves?’” hopes toLooking lead at the current Tigers he learned to his to current play- Henderson, who played for state of Princeton basketball, ers. Carril is “the number one coachella,fter calif. finishing the University from 1994 to Henderson believes the big- reason why I’m coaching ... It 21-9 overall and 1998, led the team to some of gest faults involve the team’s was a very impactful moment victory8-6 in the afterIvy its most successful disappointing seasons, defense. In the team’s final seasonfor me and I want to be the League, Princeton including three trips to the game last season against same for them.” AUniversity head basketball NCAA tournament. In 1996, California State University Carril developed Princ- coach Mitch Henderson Princeton beat defending at Fresno, the Tigers commit- eton’s renowned back-door of- hopes to make his fourth national champion UCLA. ted seven fouls and allowed fense and is one of Henderson’s season a winning one. Henderson returned to cam- five turnovers in the final 10 many inspirations along with “The less you’re focused on pus in 2011 after a long stint minutes. coaches Bill Kennedy, Gregg the littlest of things the better coaching men’s basketball un- “We didn’t play very well Popovich and Bob Knight. you’re off,” he said. der Bill Carmody at North- and it was a long way home,” Henderson believes in a Henderson, clad in basket- western University. “I always Henderson said. relationship between coach ball shorts and a Princeton wanted to come back,” he said. “I’d like to see us guard and player that involves University polo shirt, said he’s “It is an unbelievable place. I more consistently and defend complete understanding and enjoying his time away from love the east coast.” more consistently,” Henderson no glorification of one over basketball this summer. “Au- After more than a decade of said. “We can get to the foul the other. gust is a pretty good time for coaching, Henderson said he line more often by being ag- “I like coaches whose us,” he said. “We’re off the still finds it rewarding. “I’m gressive.” teams’ play are a reflection road which means we’re not not bored. It’s so challenging, Before coaching at North- of the coach … tough minded recruiting.” In the off-season, I like the challenge,” he said. western, Henderson briefly basketball and together,” Hen- Henderson spends time in the “Being a part of something played professionally in Ire- derson said. office as well as time with his where it’s not about me.” land, and with the Continen- Moving forward, Henderson wife and two children. As Henderson looks to im- tal Basketball Association is very optimistic for the up- While the season doesn’t of- prove upon his past season he — the equivalent of baseball’s coming season. “I think we’re ficially start until November, also realizes that even in de- minor league farm system. He going to be good … I think Henderson is already spend- feat there are positives. “You also spent 10 days with the we play an exciting game of ing time thinking about the have to focus on the positives Atlanta Hawks. basketball,” Henderson said future and setting goals for even when we lose. They say Now, he believes his place is enthusiastically. the upcoming season. “The it’s a game of inches and it deep within coaching and im- “If we want success we’ll do COURTESY OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS goal is, we have to be playing is sometimes,” continued Hen- pacting student-athletes. Hen- it together. Your true charac- Mitch Henderson ’98, who won three Ivy League championships as a together. In sports, life and derson. “One play over the derson played for legendary ter of who you are comes out player at Princeton, is looking to capture his first Ivy crown as coach. anything else it’s ‘How do you course of the game can change Princeton coach Pete Carril on the basketball court.”