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The RegisterRegister ForumForum Established 1891 Vol. 128, No. 8 Cambridge Rindge and Latin School April 2016 Protesting Sexual Assault Club 1 Organizes Student Walkout moved closer to read the posters. By “This event was really about Tomek Maciak making those stories visible and let- Register Forum Editor ting other people know that they are not alone, that we are all here, that About fifteen minutes before CRLS stands here and wants to lis- the end of the school day on April ten to these stories and hopes that 13th, almost two hundred CRLS more people will come forward and students walked out of their classes tell them,” said senior Klara Inger- to raise awareness about the topic soll, one of the founders and leaders of sexual harassment and assault. of Club 1. The walkout was organized by A discussion was held in the Club 1, the feminism club at Rind- Media Cafeteria following the ge. walkout about the complexities of Many students, including the the issue. leaders of the walkout, stood lining Principal Damon Smith was the grass outside the main entrance present at the discussion and lis- of the school holding up posters tened attentively to the students, sharing personal accounts from before sharing some of his thoughts anonymous students. about subconcious biases that some One poster stated clearly, “My people may hold. no means no.” Senior Sarah Lipset wanted Among the goals of the walk- the health curriculum to change fo- out was to encourage victims to cus at Rindge. “I think we definite- come out and share their stories and ly need to use this time to address report incidents of sexual harass- consent and sexual assault and do- ment or assault. mestic violence,” Lipset said. There Despite the tumult of students was an initial plan to add a second The walkout was organized by both the Gender Theory class and Club 1. exiting the building, the gathered Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte students paid close attention and Continued on page 4 Student Art Show at Lesley NHS Induction Touts Definitions of Leadership By hard work and is grateful By on stage really added to the thur, as well as from English Adrienne Ashe for the opportunity because Diego Lasarte ceremony: “It was the per- teacher Mr. Jordan. Many Register Forum Editor it provides students with an Register Forum Editor fect moment to reconnect students remarked that they “authentic experience.” She with someone I hadn’t seen were particularly moved by On March 24 the continues, “This is what On Thursday, April in years.” NHS President Will Ma- “Emerging Talents: High artists do. It’s demanding 14th, 124 CRLS students Perhaps the hour- cArthur’s speech where he School Photography” ex- but very gratifying and it and their teachers and long event’s most memo- described his sometimes hibit opened in Lesley Uni- requires one to be account- families gathered in tumultuous rela- versity’s Lundar Art Cen- able, to show up, and to be the Fitzgerald Theater tionship with the ter here in Cambridge and able to discuss one’s work for the Derry-Wood National Honors featured ten CRLS photog- with others.” Chapter National Hon- Society and his cau- raphy students along with Senior Patrick ors Society induction. tious optimism for 30 others from Boston Arts Muyskens felt well pre- Each student, in al- this year’s class, Academy, Somerville High, pared for the challenge be- phabetical order, was with Junior Olym- and Winchester High. Until cause of the open exchange given their NHS cer- pia Fisher saying it closed on April 14, the ex- of constructive criticism en- tificate by a favorite that “Will’s speech hibit provided students with couraged between students teacher they had any- The NHS Class of 2017 was inducted on April really helped me the unique opportunity of in the classroom. “This has time between kinder- 14th. see the difficulties displaying their work to the been one of the most helpful garten and high school. Photo Credit: Tomek Maciak of being a part of general public and receiving aspects of the photo class- Junior Sky Heller, who was rable moments were in the a group like NHS, but also feedback outside the CRLS es, for it helped me grow given his certificate by his speeches given by three of gave me a sense of hope for community. as a photographer as well kindergarten teacher, said the student-elected leaders what we can accomplish.” CRLS photography as helping my classmates that having one of his fa- of NHS, Allie Ngo, May teacher Deborah Milligan vorite teachers with him Tamanna, and Will MacAr- Continued on page 3 is proud of her students’ Continued on page 5 INSIDE THIS EDITION ALUM SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOW LOCAL FOOD PANAMA PAPERS ROLLER DERBY An interview with former Why we should be more Enthusiasts of the sport CRLS student and current aware of what food we put look to the Boston Junior producer of Only A Game into our body and where it Roller Derby league for op- on NPR. comes from. portunities to compete. Around School, p. 2 Around School, p. 4 Opinion, p. 8 World, p. 10 Sports, p. 12 Page 2 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL April 2016 Register Forum Alumnus Spotlight: Martin Kessler By pushed people to think in traditional print publica- Cambridge Rindge and Latin School non-Cambridge ways...he tion like The Crimson? 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cameron Lane-Flehinger Register Forum Editor could present the other side MK: Our angle on sports is twitter: @registerforum to what we’ve all grown up different, we’re not cover- instagram: @registerforum with. ing wins and losses, who’s snapchat: registerforum Martin Kessler graduated wikipedia: Register Forum from CRLS in 2009 and good and who’s bad, it’s bit.ly/crlsrf went on to Harvard, where RF: Being in a unique po- more like sports as a so- [email protected] he wrote for The Harvard sition where you’ve cov- cial institution and what’s Crimson. He now works for ered Rindge sports and good and bad about that. Only A Game, NPR’s week- then other sports, is there Obviously a lot of money is Editor-in-Chief ly sports show. anything that stands out spent on sports and people Tomek Maciak ‘16 about CRLS sports and put a lot of time into it, so RF: What have you seen the sports community? [we ask] what are the conse- Editors change about the school MK: I think back to the time, quences of that, both good Adrienne Ashe ‘17 since you graduated? it was my sophomore year and bad, for people and the Rafael Goldstein ‘17 MK: I appreciate how spe- [so] it would’ve been 2007, athletes themselves. Liam Greenwell ‘16 the [basketball] team went Cameron Lane-Flehinger ‘16 cial of a place Rindge is... Diego Lasarte ‘17 when you’re in it you just all the way to the Garden RF: Do you have any ad- Will MacArthur ‘16 assume that every high and lost to BC High, who vice for anyone in high Sophia Nikolayev ‘16 school is like that, but it’s a ended up winning the state school who wants to get Paloma O’Connor ‘16 cool spot and I’m still really championship. But that run, involved in sports journal- Lucas Raagas ‘16 when I think back on that ism? Grace Ramsdell ‘18 close with a lot of my CRLS friends, and I think that’s stretch, that’s Rindge 100%. MK: I think that the most Contributors because, you don’t realize I remember going to the important piece of ad- games...All the kids would vice is to focus first on the Emma Andrew ‘18 Sophie Harrington ‘18 this until you leave, it’s...a Adam Abji ‘17 Rosa Munson-Blatt ‘17 certain type of person you go because they wanted to. journalism aspect, and the Wini Austin ‘17 Ursula Murray-Bozeman ‘17 become when you’re raised I remember at the end of writing aspect, and less on Tre’von Busby White ‘17 Elliott Ronna ‘17 in this environment and it’s one game people just start- the sports aspect. It’s great Sam Costa ‘19 Shuvom Sadhuka ‘18 hard to find other people ed chanting “Cambridge, if you like sports, but it’s Freddie Gould ‘18 Sun-Jung Yum ‘19 like that. Cambridge!” and it was just much more important to try a natural feeling and a pride to be a good journalist and RF: What was your favor- in the city and that’s just to try to be a good writer, Faculty Advisor so cool. I didn’t know it at Steven Matteo ite class at Rindge? a clear writer, and the best MK: I really enjoyed Econ the time, but that’s just not way to do that is just to read Established in 1891 as the C.M.T.S Register with Mr. Kells. He’s just...a something that you repli- a lot of journalism and writ- smart guy and that was a cate other places. ing. And then the most im- “Listening to every voice, class I always looked for- portant thing is just to write printing what you need to hear” ward to and we got into RF: What’s the biggest dif- as much as possible because some good debates. I think ference between working you definitely get better he was great because he for Only A Game versus a with time and experience. CRLS Students Travel to the D.R.

By despite the fact that we were work- Grace Ramsdell ing.” Register Forum Editor The school where they worked was surrounded by cinder block Over April break, ten CRLS walls, which the CRLS students students participated in a service cleaned and then painted a mural trip to the Dominican Republic. on. Says Ms. Chiricosta, “It’s a re- Seeking to give CRLS students warding feeling to know that even a chance to experience commu- though we were only there for a nity service outside of Cambridge, week, our mural will be there for CRLS teachers Ms. Chiricosta and very long time.” Ms. Montgomery worked with EF CRLS students also taught and The DREAM Project to orga- Dominican students English, help- nize the trip. After months of im- ing them practice saying their num- pressive fundraising, the students bers, colors, and more. Junior Jacob finally traveled to the northern coast Witty comments, “I thought I was of the Dominican Republic to spend gonna struggle teaching kids Eng- a week working at a public school lish, but we played games to help in the Puerto Plata region of the them get a better understanding of CRLS students taught English and painted murals while in the Dominican Republic. country. it.” Photo Credit: Laura Chiricosta “Our students were introduced According to sophomore Reg- On the trip, CRLS students Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen to a new culture and had to step out- gie Dessources, “The best part of also participated in activities out- of the world.” Witty says that by the side of their comfort zone in every the trip was going to the school and side of working at the school. They end of the trip, he had a better un- way imaginable. Between com- seeing smiles on the kids faces... created a balance between working derstanding of what it means to live municating with people who only to be able to create a strong bond and relaxing by going horseback in an interconnected world. spoke Spanish, eating new foods, with some of the kids was great.” riding, taking surfing lessons, and McDermott says she would and trying new activities, we really He continues, “It wasn’t just con- going on boat rides during their free definitely recommend the trip to did experience it all during our time necting with the kids, it was also time. McDermott adds, “The food other students, concluding, “It re- there,” says Ms. Chiricosta. connecting with the people and the was amazing as well.” ally gives you a new perspective Amid so many new experi- Caribbean culture.” Reflecting on the trip, junior on the world and how we live vs. ences, trip member and sophomore Sophomore Amelia McDer- Jacob Witty recalls that on the how [others] live. I really feel like I Elizabeth Ball says that the kids and mott adds, “Meeting [the kids at the group’s first day in the Dominican made a difference in some of these staff at the school “were all very school] was eye-opening to me... Republic, their tour guide told them kids’ worlds, and that’s one of the welcoming and kind, which made Making a bond with these kids to think about a quote attributed best feelings ever. This was an ex- it very easy to have a good time made the trip so worthwhile.” to Socrates that goes, “I am not an perience I will remember forever.” April 2016 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 3 A BLAST FROM THE PAST The Register Forum, APRIL 1980

The Register Forum is the one of the oldest continuously published student newspapers in the country. Let’s take a look back at the April 1980 edition. Highlights • Communist Party reps visit to rally support for “May Day,” a USSR holiday; CRLS students stage a pro-USA counter-demon- stration. • Basketball player Pat Ewing, then a junior, is named a Register Forum player of the year. • Student school committee candidate profiles are listed ahead of an April 16th election. • CRLS “K.B.” club holds a clothing drive for Rosie’s Place, a battered women’s shelter in Boston. • Senior Joe Sparks argues against changing the national anthem to “America the Beauti- ful,” saying that “idiotic, militant feminists,” atheists, and the ACLU would all object and it wouldn’t be “worth the trouble.”

NHS Journalism, Clinton, and the NYT Continued from page 1 A Q&A with Times Editorial Board Member Jesse Wegman The speech dealt with the limitations of people in its coalition to get things done....[But] leadership and gave some advice to the juniors By there’s just no question that [Clinton] is far and in attendance: “It’s easy to envision the world Liam Greenwell away the most qualified candidate this year, and that you want, to lay out a plan for making it and Tomek Maciak perhaps the most qualified candidate in the last happen, and even to identify and address every Register Forum Editors generation to run for president. So it felt like a possible obstacle. But that’s still not enough, Jesse Wegman is a member of the New York fairly clear decision. And you’ll see that even in because the most potent and insidious obstacle Times Editorial Board. He writes editorials fo- a Clinton endorsement there’s criticism of her isn’t active opposition, or even apathy; it’s that cused on the Supreme Court and criminal jus- record and praise for her opponent. It’s never it’s inherently easier not to do stuff than it is to tice. This interview has been edited for length 100% one way or another. These editorials try to do stuff.” and clarity. bring in a balance of ideas. Throughout the ceremony, as well as af- terwards at the reception, there was a feeling of Register Forum: How does The NY Times Edi- RF: How do you try to reconcile disagree- possibility in the air, with parents, students, and torial Board operate? ments and contrasting opinions in editorials? teachers all together in the Media Cafe, eating Jesse Wegman: The Editorial Board has around JW: The political, ideological affiliations of the veggie wraps and reminiscing about the long and a dozen members... Our editors have to weigh all board are fairly in agreement. We don’t have an arduous journey that led to the night’s induction. these different factors: what’s in the news that ideological conservative on the board. People At the end of his journey, junior Jack Kiryk was day, what’s the mix of news....We have meetings are more left or less left, but it’s all people of feeling thankful and described his NHS certifi- and each of us with our own beats pitches the that stripe. So when we disagree, we don’t really cate as “an incredible accomplishment that most editors with our ideas for that day or that week. have to take votes and get a majority—it’s more of all my family and my teachers helped me And it’s just like any newsroom in that way: about people’s insights making an editorial bet- achieve.” we’re just filling the pages and deciding what ter than it would have been. Most of these edi- Before the students’ names were called news we want to cover. torials are written by one person, then get input by seniors Cameron Lane-Flehinger and Emily from others and get edited. A lot of the issues Chan, and before Principal Smith shook their RF: How did the decision to endorse Hillary that we write about the board has had positions sweaty hands, the students recited the famous Clinton come about? on for years. Say, abortion—it’s not like there NHS Oath: “I pledge myself to uphold the pur- JW: Every single person on the board has to are people in that room that are saying “no abor- poses of the National Honors Society to which speak first and then we can open up the floor tion.” It’s just people have different ideas that I have been selected, striving in every way by to a debate. And then the conversation can go might go into an editorial about abortion rights, word and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my on for hours. These are some of the smartest so you want to have these meetings to make sure school and life.” people I know across all different areas of life, [these perspectives] get into the piece. After reciting the pledge, junior Veronica from economics to foreign affairs to health care Sargent said that she felt it was “an honor” to to immigration—all the news categories that we RF: Any advice for budding journalists? become part of such a storied institution, with an cover are represented in that room. So people all JW: Right now this profession is in an unbeliev- emphasis on service, a quality many students at bring their own perspective to the candidates to able degree of flux. Nobody knows what’s about the ceremony described as missing from student a meeting like that. And it’s a really great, deep- to happen. Nobody knows if what they’re do- life at Rindge. While Sophie Lipkin described ly thought-out way of talking about who we’re ing is the right thing. People are scrambling to the experience as “fun,” she also treated it as a going to endorse. keep up....For me, flexibility was really the main “very valuable learning experience” and felt that When we endorsed Hillary Clinton in thing. Most of what I’ve done as a journalist has it helped her better understand the tenants of the 2008...there was a lot of anger that the Times, been because opportunities arose and I jumped organization. which was seen to be more liberal, would take at them. I didn’t think twenty years ago I was go- At the end of the proceedings, and after all the establishment route. And I think people felt ing to be an editorial writer. I think I was open to the inductees had indulged in multiple helpings that again this time when we went with Clinton. I a lot of different possibilities. [That way] when of cake, junior Arlo Sims boldly proclaimed that can say for myself that I think, in their own way, people reach out, and they see things they value he would “keep [his] certificate crumpled up in [Clinton and Sanders are] both strong candidates in you, you say, ‘Ah, the world is telling me to [his] pocket for the rest of [his] life!” and the Democratic Party needs both kinds of do this and I should probably do it.’ Page 4 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL April 2016 Showing Off: CRLS Students Display Their Talents By and forth. Sam Costa In the next display of Register Forum CRLS talent, the Habesha Contributor Club added an element of dance to the mainly musi- In a spectacular dis- cal show by performing play of music, dance, and Ethiopian dance. Following even some martial arts, the this was another duet with CRLS Talent Show returned Metasebia Dejene singing on Friday, April 15th. The Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece show kicked off with a hard by Piece” accompanied by rock performance of Royal Douglas Appleman. In an- Blood’s “Out of the Black” other musical performance, from Tal Ben-Anat, Doug- the newly formed band The las Appleman and Chris Peels performed the Radio- Dee. There was ample head head song “Creep.” The per- banging, and it provided an formance featured trumpet energetic opening to a tal- from Miles Taylor, vocals ent-filled show. from Hannah Phipps, piano Elliott Ronna played guitar and Lila Lifton played violin and piano during their performance. Photo Credit: Cameron Lane-Flehinger The next act, in stark from Marta Siemieniaka, contrast, was a piano, gui- drums by Ovadia Simha, Tyrese Birch with his Hip ing Slowly,” from the musi- Zondervan says, “I had writ- tar and violin duet of the Jack McHaffey on bass, and Hop freestyle dancing. He cal Once. The touching bal- ten [this song] a while ago song “Poison Oak” by Amber Theobald playing took to the stage in a casual lad was a change of pace, when it just came to me, and Bright Eyes. This duet, the guitar. Phipps, the band’s manner, but through an intri- but a sweet and welcome I revisited it recently and re- first of several in the show, creator, says that they “want cate series of dance moves, one. Next, Old School Riot, vised the lyrics to be about was performed by Lila Lif- to start writing [their] own he captivated the attention made up of Chris Dee, Max something.” Lifton readied ton and Elliott Ronna. Says music and get gigs around of just about everyone in the Kaufman and Qeru Booker, the song for performance, Ronna,“When we were re- town.” auditorium. Next, Taquaine played the song “The Heal- after the lyrics and melody hearsing we started throw- In what was certainly Mason passionately read a ing” by Gary Clark Jr. Qeru were done. ing out other songs, and we the most unique perfor- poem about race. Prefaced showed the crowd that he The show’s finale was both really liked ‘Poison mance of the night, Brennan by compliments from MC knows his way around a a performance from the K- Oak.’ Overall I’m really Yee came out in full force, Daniel Walsh, Julian De fretboard with his guitar Pop Club. Complete with happy with how the per- packing nun-chucks to dis- Las Nieves took the stage to solo to close out the song. costumes and dance music, formance came out.” Their play his martial artistry. show off his salsa dancing The last musical per- their performance closed performance touched many Next was Sarah Nur sing- skills. formance was an original the show with a bang. All in audience members—during ing Tori Kelly’s “All In My In another musical song titled “What Are You all, this year’s talent show the 2nd period show, people Head” with Ronna return- performance, duo Hanna Waiting For,” written by was a great success, and turned on their cell phone ing to accompany her. Then Carney and Atticus Olivet Jahnavi Zondervan and per- truly showcased how much flashlights and swayed back came the crowd favorite performed the piece “Fall- formed with Lila Lifton. talent there is at Rindge!

WALKOUT Vice Principal Robert Tynes spoke on the importance of dia- Continued from page 1 logue: “I’m glad that our students mandatory class: Health II, but feel empowered to express them- those plans were abandoned. Lip- selves and inform us, that they feel set felt that the attention should comfortable to say, ‘Look, these be brought to making the current things are happening and we want health class have more of a focus you to know about it,’ and I know on recognizing sexual harassment that we as an administration defi- and assault. nitely have been working with them Members of Club 1 read aloud and we’ll continue to work with a letter to the administration— them.” which garnered over 400 signa- Senior Andy Robinson spoke tures—to the crowd thronging the at the discussion about the way that area in front of the school. The let- injustices can manifest themselves ter aimed to reform the climate at in an open and welcoming city like CRLS, making sure that sexual ha- Cambridge. rassment and assault incidents are “There is a lot of injustice treated explic- that happens itly as such, “I’m glad that our students feel in Cambridge not as “bully- and racism ing,” so that empowered to express and a lot of teachers know themselves and inform us.” kinds of op- how to recog- pressions. nize and re- [The injustic- port sexual harassment specifically. es] are very not in your face, they’re Lipset said, “A lot of teach- very sneaky and low key,” he said. ers—I’ve talked to a bunch of A few officials and administra- During the walkout, students held poster sharing anonymous accounts of sexual harass- them—they don’t know what tors came out after the end of the ment (top) and Club 1 leader Klara Ingersoll read a letter to administration (bottom). you’re supposed to do exactly when school day to watch the rally. Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte you see sexual harassment, what “This was a very powerful Sexual Assault Awareness month, progress. the protocol is.” rally led by the students. I’m proud [and] it makes a national movement Junior Mari Gashaw said, “I One of the proposals in the let- of the leaders of the group, the Club come local and for that we applaud think what is most important go- ter was hiring a Title IX coordina- 1 group, as well as all the students them,” said Superintendent Jeffrey ing forward is ensuring that the en- tor who would assist the adminis- who are here and participated in a Young. tire CRLS community understands tration by working on making the thoughtful and respectful way. I Many students felt the walkout what sexual assault and harassment reporting process more transparent thought their message was timely had an impact but emphasized the is and those who are perpetrators and comfortable for victims. in terms of this being the national importance of building on the made are held accountable.” April 2016 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT Page 5 His Solo Debut, Sleep Cycle Gives Deakin Space to Create or get lost in the other-worldly elec- we thought to be a Ringo looking seven-minute run. tronics provided by Geologist, no much more like a George Harrison: If “Golden Chords” is a cry for one was really sure what Deakin quiet, mature, and undeniably bril- consolation, then “Good House” is was even doing there. As it turns liant. the friend who tells you that every- By out, he just might have been the Sleep Cycle combines the thing is already okay. These tracks Elliott Ronna most important member. sounds of Mercury Rev, Brian Eno, serve as the book ends for “Just Register Forum Contributor Sleep Cycle is Deakin’s long and West Africa. While clocking in Am,” an electric folk opus, “Footy,” awaited solo debut, ending a seven at only thirty-two minutes, the al- a driving psych-pop number, and For years, it seemed that Dea- year hype cycle started by a 2009 bum is a wholly satisfying experi- two ambient interludes. Sonically, kin had unquestionably become kickstarter campaign and a tem- ence, favoring subtle development the album flows perfectly, drawing the Ringo Starr of Animal Collec- porary hiatus from the band. Back over sweeping variation. The open- little to no attention to song transi- tive. Throughout the 2000s, Animal then, the Deakin-free AnCo were er, “Golden Chords,” begins with tions. Collective developed arguably the still riding the wave of success fol- a wash of ambient noise. We hear Sleep Cycle is the most beau- strongest discography of this side of lowing the release of Merriweather crickets, footsteps, and the slow tiful musical experience I have had the century, achieving legend status Post Pavilion, their most successful swell of a lone acoustic guitar. The this year, and the only complaint I within the internet blog-o-sphere. and acclaimed album to date. Merri- track seems to exist in nature as op- can muster is a desire for more. As The group showcased unmatched weather was posed to the great as it is, a half hour of music creativity, stretching the known a testament Deakin is rising from the ashes, cold refines over seven years is at least slightly limits of pop music while remain- to the band’s of a studio. disappointing. Sleep Cycle has un- ing accessible. They went beyond power, with and I couldn’t be more excited. Deakin’s vo- veiled the enormous potential of mere psychedelic revivalism, creat- or without cals evoke Deakin. ing entirely new sounds. Deakin, and cemented their spot Pet Sounds-era Brian Wilson, with It has caused me to reevaluate In my opinion, Animal Collec- among the greatest living bands. an effect somewhere between dou- his entire career with Animal Col- tive are as close to a modern Ameri- This year, AnCo released their first bling and a broken microphone. By lective, and leaves me overwhelmed can Beatles as we’re ever going to album as a trio since 2009, as Dea- the time the second guitar enters, with anticipation for what he’ll do get. What’s interesting is that both kin had once again stepped out. Of the track reaches a level of beauty next. Many have called Painting groups have there own throwaway course, the question on everybody’s only matched by the album’s closer. With as the signal of the demise of member. Even if he’s a Beatle, mind was whether or not Animal “Good House” is a triumph, com- Animal Collective, a once incred- Ringo is never someone’s favorite Collective would recreate the mag- bining a lush instrumental pallet ible group now failing to live up Beatle. The same was for Deakin. ic of Merriweather. Upon Painting with an unforgettable melody. The to their former glory. If AnCo have While one can adore Avey Tare’s With’s February release, the answer song sweeps you up with it’s watery simmered out, however, then Dea- impassioned vocals, marvel at Pan- was a resounding “no.” In it’s wake, synths, leaving you soaring along kin is rising from the ashes, and I da Bear’s solo epic “Person Pitch,” however, Sleep Cycle shows what with Deakin’s voice for its entire couldn’t be more excited.

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Continued from page 1 grow.” Senior Lucas Gibson agrees, saying, “I have found a second home in the photo class- rooms… So much wisdom, opportunity, and ma- terial is offered.” On March 30, a reception was held in which a select few were given awards for their photo- graphs. Gibson won First Place for Americana, which is an unposed depiction of people at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC. Mil- ligan notes that “there are a lot of gestures and psychological angst captured in the photograph. You move around in the composition and you want to keep looking at it so you stay with it.” While Gibson said he was honored to have been selected, he doesn’t believe “an award de- termines the worth of me or any other artist, and especially not the worth of our work.” He adds, “I feel that art in and of itself has nothing to do with winning and losing.” Milligan was especially proud of the variety displayed by students, while maintaining high quality throughout. From a Galapagan landscape taken by Jake Stout to the portrait, Olivia, taken by Karalynn Ojeda-Pollard, to the “sophisticated styles” of Zohar Propp-Hurwitz and Sam Brill- Weil, each “exhibited diverse points of view, representing the Visual and Performing Arts De- partment of CRLS as the extraordinary creative learning lab that it is.” As Gibson puts it, “I will forever be grate- ful for the possibilities I was able to imagine and even bring to life because of the Arts Department at this school, and for all the people who teach, give constructive criticism and live to inspire.” If you missed this gallery, but still want to see student photography, come to the AP Photo Exhibit “The Life of Photo” at the Chandler Gal- lery on Sacramento Street in Cambridge. It runs Yanka Petri and Diana Estrada (top) and Lucas Gibson (bottom) pose by their photographs at the student photogra- from April 25 to May 13 and there will be a re- phy show at Lesley earlier this month. ception on May 12 from 5 to 7 PM. Photo Credit: Yanka Petri, Lucas Gibson Page 6 AARTSRTS && EENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT April 2016 Heed the Critical Reviews Batman v. Superman is a Disapointment with this movie is its length. It is an enormous waste of time—even with 2 hours and 31 minutes of run- time, it fails to actually create any meaningful conflict or engage the By viewer. Freddie Gould The movie revolves around the Register Forum Contributor question of Superman’s power after his war with the alien general Zod, You knew Batman v. Super- who razes Batman’s home of Me- man: Dawn of Justice was going to tropolis. The world is split between be mediocre when you walked into those who defend Superman, and the theatre. But you didn’t want to those such as Batman who lead the Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice currently has a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. believe it. fight to control his power. And as Photo Credit: Warner Bros Pictures Director Zack Snyder’s latest always, Lex Luthor finds a way to Woman), and Jesse Eisenberg (Lex fight scenes because you’re so con- installment in the DC universe had get involved with a super plot to kill Luthor), Snyder places his charac- fused. so much potential, so much appeal. Superman. ters in bumbling, passionless roles Nevertheless, possibly the It was the ultimate combination of That seems simple enough, that seem to be rushing towards a most frustrating aspect of this mov- two of the most popular and cin- right? You might ask, “How could climax that is chaotic and senseless. ie is the fact that viewers still want ematically successful superheroes, anyone possibly mess that up?” If there’s any reason to see this to go out and see it, no matter how all in a single, two and a half hour With an all star cast, a $250 million movie however, it is for the action. many negative reviews it gets. The long slugfest. dollar budget, and so much poten- The fight scenes are high quality universal appeal is there, the money Even the people who couldn’t tial for fight scenes, it seems hard and entertaining, which is to be ex- is there, and the cast is there, and yet tell you the difference between X- to go wrong. But somehow, Snyder pected, considering the budget. it all somehow all got slowly burned Men and the Fantastic Four knew manages to mess up Batman v. Su- But no amount of action, cool to the ground over the course of two this movie was happening and perman Batman suits, and Wonder Woman and half grueling hours. wanted to see it. The trailers were He starts by wasting the tal- appearances can help the confusing, So for once, heed the movie awesome. But then it was released ent he is given. Blessed with a stel- overstuffed narrative along. Snyder critics advice: don’t waste your and fell flat on its stupid, overcom- lar cast featuring CRLS alum Ben tries to force so many pointless side money on another soulless superhe- plicated face. Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill stories down your throat that before ro movie, go see whatever new stuff The overwhelming problem (Superman), Gal Gadot (Wonder long, you can’t even focus on the Disney released instead.

The Register Forum Artist of the Month Karalynn Ojeda-Pollard is a great thing.” She also empha- Ms. Milligan adds, “[The pho- By to add the perfect scenery or light sized the effort Karalynn puts into to was] printed with a heavy hand, Grace Ramsdell into her images.” taking photos outdoors at a specif- it’s a dark tonal range, so you really Register Forum Editor Like other photo students, Karalynn first learned the technical ic time of day in order to achieve have to get up close and study it. Senior Karalynn Ojeda-Pol- aspects of photography while work- “sweet light.” It’s not an easy photo, and I think lard has been devoted to photogra- ing with both digital and darkroom Recently, Karalynn’s portrait that’s what I like about it...I think phy throughout her years at CRLS, photography. Portraiture and street of CRLS student Olivia Fenty was Karalynn is working at making and you can tell just by looking at photography became her interests on display in a student photography you work.” Karalynn’s photo was her work. later on. show at Lesley University. Fenty bought after the show at Lesley. Karalynn, currently an AP Karalynn’s teacher, Ms. Mil- describes working with Karalynn, Muyskens concludes, “A com- Photography student, has devel- ligan, explains that both of these who she called “a beautiful soul,” mon trend I notice with all [Karal- oped a focus on portraiture and types of photography are challeng- saying, “She was just comfortable ynn’s] work is the emotion that her street photography. AP Photo ing, and says that one of Karalynn’s to be around and she was always so photos invoke, especially in her por- classmate Patrick Muyskens says, defining qualities is her resilience, positive. We would have moments traits. [The] combination of her use “She’s always motivated to com- saying, “She’ll study her working where I would be like, ‘How about of light and subject choice brings pose the perfect picture, whether process, identify the strengths and that pose?’ and she would be like, out emotions that a lot of photogra- that means she’s inviting outside weaknesses, and she’ll say ‘OK, ‘I was thinking the same thing.’ It phers are unable to achieve.” guests into the photo studio to take what do I need to do to make this was overall a great experience and To see more of Karalynn’s pho- their portrait or she’s working out- work better?’... She always revisits I made a new friend out of the situ- tos, follow her photography account side of school at abstract locations her work and will try again, which ation.” on Instagram, @karalynnojeda.

Karalynn (left) sold her photo (right) of CRLS student Olivia Fenty after it was displayed in a student photography show at Lesley University this April. Photo Credit: Karalynn Ojeda-Pollard April 2016 BBUSINESSUSINESS Page 7

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Through my experience I had some difficulties at- training to become a teller/ tending the summer internship clerk at the East Cambridge at the actual bank; however, Savings Bank, the one thing I had the opportunity to have I really came to understand Mr. Alvarez come to CRLS to is how important time man- provide me with the training agement was to a profes- needed to be a student-banker sional working environment. at the East Cambridge Savings Everyone had a role to play Bank. I did not start to work at and when things weren’t the same time as the other stu- done on time or was done dents; but, at the end, it seems late, it slows everyone down. as if we were equal. I learned that punctu- After completing the ality was also very impor- bank teller internship, I feel tant. This was an amazing, that I will be able to commu- productive, and helpful ex- nicate with ease because the perience. I learned so much class provides so much help about what happens behind for me. I was able to help and the teller’s desk. I was able to communicate with customers learn to put myself in a tell- on a daily basis. er’s shoes. We were trained Clockwise from top left: Beruk Alemayehu, Peterson Philippe, Serge Altidor, Egypt Graham This type of interaction is to provide the best service not easy for me; but the train- to our amazing customers. Peterson Philippe Egypt Graham ing at the school really helped I would absolutely rec- me overcome my fear of oral ommend this course to other After the summer internship at This summer I have taken a great communication with others. I juniors if you’re interested in East Cambridge Savings Bank I devel- opportunity of training with Lisa Pache- am now ready to take all my any form of business. I have oped and learned skills that will help me co and Danny Alvarez at East Cambridge business skills to college and an idea of what to expect from in another job setting and in life. I learned Savings Bank. I worked with a couple use them. jobs in the future. We learned that communication is key, especially other students in my grade. I learned life In my opinion, every stu- great skills such as working when you are working with people who skills such as communication, dressing dent who is now interested in with others, improving on our are trying to reach the same goal. Com- professional and time management. The business should try bank op- interview skills, and patience. munication in life is vital when main- training was easy and straightforward. I erations. I am glad I made the It was great. The staff made taining any type of relationship. This got a greater view of what a clerk teller choice to register for Bank Op- my week even more enjoyable. experience was very helpful because does. erations. The course gave me I looked forward to of the skills I got to learn, it increased I highly recommend this class to an opportunity to acquire skills going to work every day. my knowledge in the finance field. upcoming seniors. I could use in the real world.

Dawit Tadesse Lucero Hernandez-Men Samare Kassa Johnson Zidor This summer I got the oppor- In terms of taking this RSTA- In terms of life skills I have I gained a lot of respect, lot tunity to intern at the ESCB (East class, I have learned a lot. I was learned several things throughout of money and lot of responsibility Cambridge Savings Bank) branch unsure if I wanted to go through this course that will help me in the while working at the Cambridge in Cambridge for a week and ex- with this program at first, be- future and grow as an individual. In Savings Bank. I had to be at work perience the life of a bank teller. cause after all it was taking a this course I have learned about re- by 8:30 AM, and I had to wear the During that week in August, we week out of my summer vacation, sponsibility, communication skills, appropriate professional clothes worked about 7 hours daily from but now looking back at it now coordinating work and professional for work. If I didn’t wear the right Monday to Friday and we met I am glad I took the opportunity. attire. I have found that the course attire, my boss would’ve sent me with all the staff, including the In the one week training has helped me to acquire more home to change my clothes, and my Bank President. They were all so that I did, a lot of new informa- knowledge about bank and analyti- house was far from the bank. So I welcoming and passionate about tion was put into my head and cal skills that will strengthen my didn’t want to get sent home I fol- their jobs that it really made me is going to be put into use not ability. It helped give me the confi- lowed the rules. While I worked at hopeful about a career in banking. only now, but for the future also. dence to believe in myself. the bank, I met some nice people. Page 8 OOPINIONPINION April 2016 Shifting the Focus from Terrorism to Issues We Can Solve hard-line response from any Americans have died in By of the candidates regard- terrorist related attacks on Shuvom Sadhuka ing surveillance or “policy” American soil. Register Forum proposals either. In that same timeframe, Contributor Historical analysis over 300,000 Americans, or Following the attacks suggests that the Cold War 10,000 times as many, have in Brussels in late March, has been largely replaced died in gun related violence. mainstream media outlets by the War on Terror, a self- We’ve also locked up well and politicians weighed in fulfilling prophecy inspired over one million people for on their plans to prevent by nationalist sentiments to mostly minor crimes and such attacks in the future. defeat an abstract concept. misdemeanors in an institu- The reaction quickly shifted The Korean and Vietnam tion that remains the largest from sorrow and regret to wars have been supplanted outgrowth of racism in the one fueled by Islamophobia by Iraq and Afghanistan as modern era. and bigotry with Ted Cruz proxy wars justified as a This is not to say de- calling for surveillance of means to ensure stability in feating ISIS isn’t important. Muslim neighborhoods and these regions. Rather, it’s a matter of pri- Donald Trump reaffirming McCarthyism and the orities. Islam is a religion Belgians gather in Brussels to mourn after the recent attacks. his plan to ban all Muslims Red Scares have become of more than 1.6 billion Photo Credit: New Yorker from entering the U.S. mass surveillance, Guanta- adherents, of whom hardly practical solutions. If our budget with these issues. Unsurprisingly, it took namo, and Islamophobia—a 32,000 are ISIS fighters. By history in the Middle East Violence is not unique an attack on Western soil to coordinated effort to protect contrast, America is home to has taught us anything, it’s to the Arabian Peninsula. prompt this response. In Oc- citizens from great dangers. just under 200 million Cau- that using hard power to sta- Last year, shooter Dylan tober of 2015, 103 civilians Our race for cutting edge casians, 5,000 of whom are bilize only creates backlash Roof shot up a historically died in a bombing outside intelligence and drone tech- KKK members. Further- and conflict. What can and black church in an attempt a train station in Ankara, nology closely resembles more, estimates show there should be done is bringing to incite a racial war. Later Turkey. Trump, Cruz, and the space and arms races have been 28 casualties of an end to mass incarcera- in 2015, Syed Rizwan Fa- the media didn’t have much with the Soviet Union in an white supremacist murders, tion, finding green solutions rook open fired in an office to say about the attacks, so attempt to outdo the enemy. slightly greater than that of to climate change issues, building after being inspired little that some of us were Meanwhile, the focus terrorism. and dealing with the income by radical ISIS propaganda. unaware of the event. Ironi- on terrorism has diverted at- The conversation na- inequality that has isolat- Both were brought to justice cally, the Lahore church tention from far more press- tionally should thus refo- ed so many lower-income for their actions, but only bombings, just a week prior ing domestic issues. In the cus on issues which can Americans. It is a matter of one was called a terrorist. to Brussels, didn’t warrant a last decade alone, just 26 and will be tackled through attention, practicality, and And he wasn’t white. What We Choose to Eat Why Eating Local Meat Fights Animal Cruelty if humans grew at the same rate as By chickens injected with hormones, Emma Andrew we would weigh 660 pounds by the Register Forum Contributor age of eight weeks. Eating meat is the norm in This should be illegal. American culture. “Buy a Big Mac Although these meat and dairy for $0.99! 20 piece chicken McNug- products may be convenient—as get for only $4.99!” But when you with fast food—and significantly head down to your closest McDon- less expensive, this doesn’t justify ald’s, KFC, restaurant, or supermar- subjecting industrial farm animals ket, do you really know what you’re to so much pain. eating? Consumers don’t need to stop Farms are romanticized. In eating farm products; they are es- their marketing, major agricultural sential to a healthy everyday diet. The Cambridge Central Square Farmers Market offers a selection of healthy produce. corporations depict farm animals Instead, our objective should be to Photo Credit: Diego Lasarte grazing freely and munching hap- reduce and eventually eliminate the humane,”and “rBST free” are de- or local co-ops. pily without human intervention. suffering of animals. I urge consum- ceiving. Buying “cage free” eggs The higher prices may harm American consumers are un- ers to eat locally raised, humanely- or chicken does not ensure that the low-income families, but many der the wrong impression. The treated meat. This way, animals are animals haven’t suffered. Livestock states, Massachusetts included, modern agricultural industry is nei- given space to behave naturally; can be “100% grass fed” and still provide low-income families with ther picturesque nor idyllic. In fact, perching and dustbathing for laying never see the outdoors. And so on. vouchers for farmer’s markets. it is quite the opposite. hens, and rooting for pigs. Animals Because farms that “humane- Furthermore, by opposing factory Factory farms, the agricultural are given adequate shelter and rest- ly” raise their produce are invari- farming, consumers aid the envi- norm, are designed to bring food to ing areas. ably local, farmer’s markets and co- ronment, the economy, and their the market as quickly and cheaply “What ops are own health. as possible, at the expense of the we choose Our objective should be to good In today’s society dominated animals’ wellbeing. Livestock is to eat,” says reduce and eventually eliminate the sources by large scale corporate agriculture, raised in confined animal feeding Su Taylor, to find making smart decisions about food operations with thousands—some- a spokes- suffering of animals. ethically is often difficult. It is important that times millions—of other animals. person for raised consumers choose to eat meat and They are forced to stand in their own The Vegetarian Society, “is one of meat and dairy products. dairy products that support animal urine and feces and are subjected the biggest factors in our personal If you are not near a local farm, life. Go to a local farmer’s market to painful mutilations. Chemicals impact.” Deciding whether or not there are national labels you can and explore your options. Actively are used excessively to stimulate to eat meat or dairy products is look for. Certified Human, Animal browse the labels at your supermar- growth and combat disease, which ultimately a personal choice, but Welfare Approved, and Global Ani- ket and make compromises with come hand in hand with negative nevertheless, finding out where the mal Partnership (GAP) are organi- price and availability. Be aware of health effects including skeletal food you eat comes from is cru- zations with animal welfare stan- what you are eating. Most impor- problems and organ failure. Ac- cial. Labels such as “cage free,” dards; these labels can be found in tantly, do not support animal cru- cording to Poultry Science Journal, “free range,” “grass fed,” “certified certain stores such as Whole Foods elty. April 2016 OOPINIONPINION Page 9 My Rights Do Not End Where Your Feelings Begin has awoken both support studies about the beliefs of your feelings begin, no mat- Amendment protecting By and disdain by large num- Muslims within the Middle ter how offended you are. freedom of speech, regard- Adam Abji bers of Americans, and East? Would “categorizing” The opinion piece pro- less whether it’s aimed at Register Forum people who disagree with radical groups within Islam posing the limiting of our institutions or not. Contributor such a stance should use the as hostile to western democ- rights in the February edi- Do not listen to those A sadly commonplace power of reason, logic, and racy be deemed an abuse of tion refers to remarks made who would deceive you by narrative that plagues mod- debate gifted to them by our expression? Should we limit by numerous politicians in saying that we will not less- ern centers of learning, one right to freedom of speech, discussion of controversial the wake of the mass shoot- en our freedom by limiting of political correctness and and not the tyrannical hand topics because they make us ing in California by Islamic offense. I should not have emotion-based discussion, of censorship. feel uncomfortable? If you radicals on how disrespect- to explain that allowing for has recently reared its ugly Some proponents of value truth and fact over ful comments have a role in a shutdown on perceived head. In an opinion piece this well-meaning yoke state subjectivity and feelings, provoking similar attacks. I offensive speech—since from the February edition that freedom of expression the answer is no. not only find these remarks of course offense is totally of The Register Forum, should be limited against I find it quite hard to by politicians to be acts of subjective—is tyranny at its censorship was proposed generalizing, labeling, and understand the point some cowardice, but also a ter- fullest. as a means of defending categorizing an identity and would make about the dif- rible case of the bigotry of It is an obvious reac- precious feelings against a human right as large as a ferences between critique low expectations. tion to be upset when one’s terrible onslaught of “offen- religion. However, they do and offense. Stating that “Be careful not to in- belief is disrespected, but sive speech.” not state who sult the radical that is the pinnacle of what Indeed, remarks by would do the Do not listen to those who would extremists who our civilization, ideals, and Mr. Donald J. Trump about limiting of the gunned down values were founded upon. various groups have led to perceived “gen- [say] that we will not lessen our freedom our fellow Are you offended by my much controversy. Many eralizations and of speech by limiting offense. citizens in the critique of your beliefs? You say that his comments are labeling.” name of Islam, have every right to be, just so hurtful and offensive that Obviously it would be critique comes from logi- that might provoke moder- as I have the right to critique they should be limited. This censors whose ideological cal conclusions whereas of- ate Muslims to join them!” you and not have that criti- is absurd. It plays right into views line up with the per- fense comes from ignorance Are we really at the mercy cism silenced by censors. the very message he propa- son’s on such matters, such is an outrageous claim. The of political correctness “Offensive” speech gates which is that increas- is the nature of advocating idea that if your critique that much? The idea that is what gave women suf- ing yoke (political correct- for censorship in the first or criticism of something because you feel strongly frage. “Offensive” speech is ness) around our speech, place. causes offense it must be about something nobody what Martin Luther King’s expression, and ideas con- To silence opposition because you are ignorant on can challenge you on it is opponents perceived he trols our ability to discuss to one’s own views is the the subject is a concept that absurd. The notion that free- was speaking. “Offensive” anything deemed “offensive goal of censorship no matter lacks any basis in rational dom of expression is only speech was what led to gay or inflammatory.” how sugar-coated the prop- thought. for the critique of establish- marriage being legalized. By calling for a tempo- osition is. Would a “gen- Taking offense is sub- ments is entirely false. The Offensive speech is in our rary ban on Muslims enter- eralization” be the assess- jectivity at its fullest, and basis of freedom of expres- very bones, and is the basis ing the nation, Mr. Trump ment of numerous statistical my rights do not end where sion comes from the First of what we are. Give Credit Where It’s Due speaker. Students and staff alike By use the PA system to inform the Sophie Harrington community about everything from Register Forum Contributor around school events to what will Leading up to the Boys Bas- be served for lunch. ketball State Championship on However, many of the is- March 19th, in-school announce- sues that students have with the ments praising the boys team were announcements for the basketball made throughout the week. For team were issues which arose from the first time in 15 years, the team the fact that the announcements for went on to win the state finals. They the team were made during class. should be celebrated. The team Many students, like myself, had deserved all the praise it received, the impression that administration and this piece is not intended di- avoids making announcements minish the glorious achievement during class time because it is dis- by the players on the team. There tracting to students and teachers. Anyone can sign up to have an announcement read in the morning by Griffin Andres. are other organizations and teams at But exceptions were made for the Photo Credit: Will MacArthur CRLS, however, which deserve to basketball team, and thus many stu- group of students were getting fa- up that time frame, and students be equally commended for the suc- dents were angry. vored, and announcements weren’t would be distracted by the noise. cess they achieve. How many announcements even being made to help kids with I disagree completely. The fact of At the same time the basket- have ever been made about the girls cancer. the matter is that the majority of ball team was three pointing its way tennis team? What about the sail- Here is my proposal: Every students use CM as a time to sit on to victory, the 2016 CRLS Festi- ing team? Who ever knows when Monday during homeroom an- their phones and eat snacks before val Company was also making its the fencing team is dueling? I sure nouncements be made about all heading off to their next class. Any way to the finals of the Massachu- don’t. the student events during the week. CRLS student will attest that this setts Educational Theater Guild. Prior to the basketball an- Like a bulletin, the announcements is true. The announcements about Although the Theater Department nouncement, a member of Student would inform students of where celebrating each other would bring is widely celebrated in the Rindge Government had tried to get admin- to go to see their peers participate CRLS students together. community, not very many an- istration to make an announcement in sporting events, theater, dance, Not only would a standard nouncements were made in support during homeroom regarding the singing, or any other events which Monday announcement during of the 2016 Festival cast and crew. Pennies for Patients fundraiser. The want or need CRLS support. The CM relieve problems of inconsis- Perhaps it is not widely fundraiser raised money to support purpose of community meeting is tent announcements made during known, but anybody can write in research for kids with leukemia, but to bring together a group of stu- the day, it would also give many an announcement to be read in the administration claimed that the an- dents and form a tight-knit com- more CRLS students the chance to morning. No announcements are nouncement would be misinterpret- munity that might not exist outside be praised for all to hear over the excluded—all of those written and ed as a signal for a lockdown. This the walls of CM. Some have argued loudspeaker. The issue of favorit- submitted are read over the loud- upset me, because it felt like one that an announcement would break ism would disappear. Page 10 WWORLDORLD April 2016 Justice for Domestic Abuse Victim Mother Faced 60 Years in Prison for Self Defense police arrested her on the fathoming...how long Che- By spot on murder charges. relle Baldwin might have Rosa Munson-Blatt Her first trial in 2015 been in prison for,” says ju- Register Forum ended in a hung jury. Prose- nior Miles Toussaint. “The Contributor cutors moved to retry Bald- court system, like many Cherelle Baldwin, 24, win and set the bail at an other American institutions, mother of one, was found exorbitant one million dol- is riddled with systemic rac- not guilty by a Connecti- lars, which her family was ism and oppression.” cut jury in the 2013 killing unable to pay. Cynthia Long, Bald- of her ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Victoria Law, author of win’s mother, who has been Brown. Behind the Bars said, “Bail instrumental in raising her Since they first started is set not necessarily as any son and raising money for dating in 2010, Brown had sort of risk assessment, but her legal defense, said, “I Baldwin with her six year old son after her acquittal. been controlling of Bald- it’s often set to supposedly am just totally overjoyed. I Photo Credit: Crime Feed win, checking her text mes- ensure that people come believed my daughter was have a better chance of be- who are victims of domes- sages and taking her credit back to court, but in Cher- innocent the whole time, I ing treated as victims and tic violence is largely dis- card before he escalated to elle Baldwin’s case she has am just so grateful that the referred to child welfare and proportionate to the rest of violence and stalking. For family, a loving family, she jury got to hear her side of mental health systems.” the people affected. The the safety of her son, now has a son, she had a job, she the story and that they made The law also con- way the legislative system six years old, Baldwin left had strong ties to the com- the right decision. It’s just tributes to the high incar- handles sexual assault cas- Brown and obtained a re- munity, there was no need overwhelming, they’re so ceration rate of victims of es is disgusting with lots straining order. to set her bail at one million many domestic violence domestic violence. A Con- of victim blaming.” Lipset This did not deter dollars, this seems more pu- victims still struggling in necticut law stipulates that continued, “Unfortunately Brown, who sent threaten- nitive. And obviously her jail for fighting back.” when police respond to a the typical jury in a United ing messages demanding family has been not able to Advocacy groups have domestic violence call, at States court room is still in- sex for money. Baldwin had raise the money, therefore found there is a dispropor- least one person must be ar- credibly biased towards a not responded when she al- she is not allowed to be at tionate rate of women of rested, known as mandatory white woman which leads leged that Brown broke color that are penalized arrest. to a much more lenient sen- into her house on May “I’m glad that our students for defending them- If the police are un- tencing when compared to 16, 2013 and attempted feel empowered to express selves against their able to detect the perpetra- minorities.” to strangle her with his abusers. tor they arrest both parties. While Cherelle Bald- belt. Baldwin escaped themselves and inform us.” According to If a police officer has a per- win has undergone deep and was chased to her American Civil Liber- ceived image of a victim of trauma, she is just happy to car. home helping to prepare for ties Union, “Girls of color abuse it can be detrimental be back with her son, say- She is unable to re- her defense…and unable to who are victims of abuse to the women who are not ing, “There was times I felt member what occurred see her son.” Had she been are more likely to be pro- able to fit that image. like giving up, but I looked next, but when the police convicted, Baldwin would cessed by the criminal jus- Senior Sarah Lip, at his picture every day, showed up she had a broken have spent decades in pris- tice system and labeled as president of Sisters on the and I said, ‘I’m going to go leg and Jeffrey was dead, on. offenders than white girls. Runway commented, “The home to you. I’m going to pinned under the car. The “It’s shocking when White girls who are abused amount of women of color fight for you.’” World Leaders Implicated in Massive Data Leak offshore companies for some of the Panama papers is the sheer size of the issue, and has since released his By most powerful people in the world. the data leaked, and the number of tax data to the public. But having Wini Austin So far, the leak has exposed 143 global leaders allegedly involved. pushed for tax haven reform in the Register Forum Contributor politicians, including 12 national Among the notable figures past, Cameron is still facing quite On Sunday, April 3rd, the In- leaders, as being involved in a com- linked to offshore accounts are the an uproar. ternational Consortium of Investi- plex web of shadowy finances. prime ministers of Iceland, Paki- The files also include infor- gative Journalists (ICIJ) published Firms like Mossack Fonseca stan and the United Kingdom, the mation on people and companies the biggest data leak in history: a set up offshore accounts for cli- presidents of Ukraine, Russia, Chi- blacklisted by the United States for trove of more than 11 million docu- ents—bank accounts outside the na and Argentina, the king of Sau- involvement with terrorist groups, ments now known as the Panama depositors’ country of residence. di Arabia, and one of the world’s drug lords, and North Korea. papers. These platforms breed criminal ac- wealthiest athletes, soccer player Though still unclear whether Leaks from databases of Pana- tivity; their secretive nature allows Lionel Messi. the documents show evidence of manian law firm Mossack Fonseca, people to evade taxes or keep illicit Responses to the allegations explicit law-breaking, the leak ex- reveal evidence that over the past 40 wealth hidden. have varied. After the documents poses a global network of law firms years, the firm has helped establish Another tool used for this pur- revealed that Icelandic prime min- and banks that make it far too easy pose are shell companies, which ister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugs- for politicians, billionaires, and ce- sell no products and have no em- son and his wife set up a shell com- lebrities to hide wealth offshore. ployees, allowing people to obscure pany in the British Virgin Islands, When corrupt power players can the ownership of their money. furious protests led to the leader’s avoid paying taxes undetected, citi- According to the ICIJ, Moss- resignation. Russian president zens of their own countries are de- ack Fonseca has incorporated tens Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, nied tax revenue. of thousands of shell companies in having been accused of shuffling Many people say that mea- tax havens, countries with low tax nearly $2 billion through offshore sures to make government finances rates and relaxed reporting require- accounts with his associates, called more transparent and to regulate ments. the documents a US plot designed offshore law firms and banks must Offshore accounts and shell to undermine Russia. be enforced. They believe company companies are not always illegal— After responding defensively ownership should be opened to tax they can be used for legitimate busi- to accusations that his late father officials, government authorities, ness purposes, and aren’t against had been the director of an offshore and the public to prevent criminal the law when properly reported to firm paying no British taxes, U.K. activity from being obscured by Icelandic Prime Minister Gunnlaugsson resigned over the scandal. authorities. prime minister David Cameron shell companies located in remote Photo Credit: BBC What’s shocking about the took responsibility for mishandling tax havens. April 2016 SSPORTSPORTS Page 11 Baseball Team Works Hard, Has High Hopes for Future By “One big goal we have Tre’von Busby White this season is winning the Register Forum Dual County League (DCL) Contributor championship for the first time ever in Rindge his- Setting goals and tory. One goal I have set working hard is very im- for myself is to get better portant. It helps one stay or- and be the best catcher I can ganized and move forward. be,” said the versatile junior Often, it takes a team to do Trevor Daniliuk, who also so. So how do goals con- plays third base and pitches tribute to a winning CRLS for the varsity team. baseball team? David Kerns, who pri- Baseball is a gruel- marily plays pitcher, pro- ling sport. It is a difficult claimed that his main goal sport to be a champion at is to “win the chip...!” Kerns because there’s so much ex- also said, “My goal would The team has battled a series of injuries on their way to a 1-5 record, but remains optimistic. traordinarily talented com- have to be to grow as a play- Photo Credit: Larry Aaronson petition in CRLS’ division. er mentally and physically... two words: win games.” and what we focus on as concerned about on a day- This sport is so beloved and Also work on fielding, hit- The CRLS team is aim- the coaching staff and the by-day basis is making sure so well funded that play- ting, and pitching too.” ing to work hard. This team players is measuring where that we’re doing everything ers have been playing their Junior Rafael Gold- has made the state tourna- we are at any given day of that we can do, and posi- whole lives in little league. stein, one of the captains, ment many times, but they practice and then continue tion ourselves to be in the Cambridge, with its diverse responded to the ques- hope to not only make the to raise that measure on a best shape possible. Now population, has a smaller tion by saying, “We have playoffs but to win the state daily basis. So our measur- our kids have been doing field of potential players. a young team and have a championship this year. ing stick will always be the a great job with that. They But the CRLS team is big bunch of games ahead of Head coach Michael best version of our self and understand that part of the in its determination to over- us so we’re all just focused Caron responded to ques- be the best team we can be, process, and as long as we come the competition and on getting better individu- tions about what the team and that takes individual fo- continue on that path the re- extremely passionate about ally during every practice needs to do to get the cham- cus and team focus.” sults will show.” their sport. and every game. As we play pionship to Cambridge say- Coach Caron contin- Make sure to come When asked what their more games together we ing, “For us with the Cam- ues, “We’re not concerned out and support the CRLS goal is for themselves this will also improve as a unit.” bridge Rindge and Latin about what the other teams Baseball team at their next season, the team had a lot to When asked for his personal baseball program, it’s al- are doing, that’s out of our home game against Way- say. goal, Goldstein said, “Just ways about the process, control. But what we are land on May 6th. Orienteering Navigates CRLS to National Championship pass. That’s important.” By The sport, which involves us- Will MacArthur ing a map and compass to navi- Register Forum Editor gate a series of checkpoints in the woods, has yet to gain mainstream When the newly organized popularity in the United States, but CRLS orienteering team set off junior Isak Prellner began his year for Ohio to compete in their first at CRLS determined to spread the ever national championship, they sport he first learned in his native left behind a school ignorant of the Sweden. He has competed in sev- basic rules of their sport. But after eral events in the U.S. since his ar- hoisting the trophy at U.S. Inter- rival, including an Arizona invita- scholastic Championships in Harri- tional in which “instead of avoiding son, Ohio following a grueling race trees you have to avoid cacti,” as through Miami-Harrison National well as an orienteering competition Forest, the team returned to Cam- held in a corn maze. Prellner and bridge with a renewed dedication other Cambridge orienteers have to spreading the sport that brought hosted several introductory events them together and brought CRLS for Cambridge kids interested in its first ever team athletic national learning the sport. championship. With the help of his host moth- The CRLS orienteering team captured the first national championship in CRLS history. Sophomore Ethan Rothenberg er Barb Bryant, Prellner recruited Photo Credit: Barb Bryant and David Yee was “ecstatic” and “truly elated” af- a team from the CRLS distance On the first day of racing, where we stand now.” While the ter his 5th place result, a sentiment running program. In the words of Prellner dominated the field in a former track Athlete of the Month shared by many of his teammates. Rothenberg, “Isak looked for the blazing-fast 35:51, beating his near- is happy with his performance, Rothenberg went on to describe the most dubious people, and here I est competitor by a stunning 8 min- his teammates are still hungry for trip to Ohio as “interesting,” elab- utes and 21 seconds. Rothenberg more. DiTrani will try out for the orating, “I saw a John Kasich for took 5th, senior Walter DiTrani U.S. National Team this year, and President sign and I was shocked Six months ago, most finished 11th, and sophomore Pil- both Rothenberg and Chen are con- that those exist.” members of the team hadn’t li Cruz-Dejesus notched 18th. On sidering doing so as well. Six months ago, most mem- heard of orienteering. Sunday, Prellner won by almost The championship is just the bers of the team hadn’t heard of ten minutes, with DiTrani 6th and beginning for the young team, and orienteering. Senior Walter Di- sophomore Jeffrey Chen close they have their eyes set on future Trani had never orienteered com- am.” The team trained for a month behind in 7th. greatness. To build appreciation for petitively before this year, and after the conclusion of the indoor Cruz-Dejesus described the sport in Cambridge, they will be described it as “cross country [run- track season, raised money via a himself as “happily surprised by hosting an event at Danehy on May ning] in thicker woods and you crowdfunding website, and clocked how well [their] training paid off” 5th. Mayor’s Summer Youth Em- don’t know where you’re going. performances that beat their wildest and stated, “I don’t think there was ployment Program (MSYEP) also But you have a map. And a com- expectations. any room for improvement as to offers a job which teaches the sport. Page 12 SSPORTSPORTS April 2016 Girls Lacrosse Stick-ing It Out After Loss of Seniors greater, than having them By be experienced from the Sun-Jung Yum start. “It’s amazing to see Register Forum everyone grow so much Contributor over time,” explained senior Chiaki Kirby. As spring sports ath- This team is formu- letes jumped into play in the lated with some of the most midst of 20-degree weather, talented athletes in our the CRLS Girls Varsity La- school, coming together to crosse team made their way work as a team. Accord- onto the field, ready for the ing to the captains, all the new season. Despite the loss girls on the team really care of twelve graduated seniors about lacrosse and work who held starting positions, hard to try their best. captains Chiaki Kirby, “I think as a team we Katelin McCallum, Georgia all want to grow together as Watt, and Suzannah Gifford a whole and we all believe remain confident, hoping to that we are capable of many Follow the Girls Lacrosse Instagram, @crls_glax. lead the team through an- things,” began sophomore Photo Credit: Kristen O’Loughlin other year of success. Isabelle Kenny, continuing, only one point. be a hurdle, many disagree, the two teams. According to the cap- “However, we need to com- “The start of this sea- viewing this absence as an Many great players tains of the team, the team municate more on the field son has been difficult, but opportunity for younger were lost in the past year, has encountered quite a big and off to keep everyone I think that we’re getting players to grow. but by working together, change from past years. on track to be successful.” more comfortable being on “Last year...I was only the team is able to flourish. “The team dynamic is very There are still many things the field together and are a freshman on varsity and Though it is always difficult different from last year they hope to improve on learning what we all need I was a backup for a se- to have immediate chemis- given that we lost twelve during this season on both to be doing in order to ac- nior, but now I’m the start- try in the beginning of the seniors, but it’s an exciting their offensive and defen- complish something,” said ing goalie for varsity. Even season, the team puts lots of opportunity to start fresh sive skills, including po- Kirby, assuring fans not to though it’s a lot of pressure, focus on the idea of team- and find a new vibe,” said sitioning, footwork, stick worry. “Now we just focus it’s nice to know that my work and perseverance. senior Suzannah Gifford. protection, and fluidity of one drill at a time, one prac- team trusts me and believes “No one is bigger than the Cambridge recently cutting. tice at a time, one play at a in me,” said Kenny. “Also, program, and there are no started a youth lacrosse pro- Though the team suf- time, one game at a time,” I think it helps to shrink individuals. We are a team,” gram, but most of the stu- fered a loss to Wayland added Coach Manning. the gap that grew between explained their coach. With dents at CRLS are still new High School in the first This young team the JV and Varsity teams this mentality, the four cap- to the sport. Though this game of the season, Coach breeds many talented play- over the past few years, and tains hope to lead the team may seem like a disadvan- Manning remains confident. ers, showcasing the skills of makes the whole program in a successful season this tage, many say that watch- They have already rebound- students who now take the feel more unified,” Gifford year. To stay updated with ing these players grow is ed in their last game against spots of graduated seniors. added, acknowledging the the players, follow their In- as great, and maybe even Bedford High, losing by Though this may appear to former imbalance between stagram, @crls_glax! Derby Team on a Roll Three Students Head North to Boston Roller Derby junior Sofia Canale-Parola is enter- By ing her third. Daley, remembering Ursula Murray-Bozeman how she got into the sport, said, Register Forum Contributor “Sydney saw a poster around Cam- bridge and said, ‘We’re doin’ it,’ While CRLS has added new and so we did!” sports in recent years, many stu- All three skate in Boston Roll- dents still look outside the confines er Derby’s Junior League, which, of the high school athletic depart- according to its website, is “Bos- ment and try something unusual. ton’s first and only junior roller Currently, three CRLS students derby program for girls ages 7-17.” play the obscure but growing sport However, the program doesn’t only Daley, Canale-Parola, and White are all long-time roller derby enthusiasts. of roller derby. include girls: gender non-conform- Photo Credit: Sofia Conale-Parola Roller derby is a full contact ing players are welcome to join as has made her more confident and that’s offered by the school,” Daley racing sport in which teams com- well. comfortable. “Roller derby is the adds. “Derby is honestly for anyone pete for how many opposing team Canale-Parola said that its in- only sport I’ve ever been good who can put in the time...once you members their “jammer” can pass. clusivity was part of what drew her at. I did horribly in gym class all get the hang of all the rules, and the Teams consist of one jammer to the sport: “The community that throughout middle school, I was al- general techniques and form, you and four blockers, one of whom is a surrounds derby is super accept- ways too scared to try anything be- can do it! All you need to be a skat- pivot, who can switch with the jam- ing and awesome! [It] is becoming cause I didn’t want to look silly… er is the interest and dedication.” mer. more and more LGBT+ [friendly], after two years [of playing derby] The Junior League is looking The jammer tries to get through and the Boston I feel so good for new skaters, especially older the other team’s blockers and race league recently “I feel so good about throw- about throwing girls. Practices are held in Lynn, around the track to lap them as changed their ing myself into the game myself into the an inconveniently long drive from many times as possible before one name from the game and doing Cambridge, but to Daley, White, of the jammers calls an end to the Boston Derby and doing the best I can.” the best I can.... and Canole-Parola, it’s worth it. jam or two minutes pass. Dames to Bos- Derby taught me “I finally found a sport that I Sophomores Sydney White ton Roller Derby in order to include to love my body.” found incredibly enjoyable,” Dal- and Caroline Daley are now in their gender nonconforming skaters.” “Don’t be intimidated because ey exclaimed, with White adding fourth season of roller derby, while White also claims that derby it’s something new, or not a sport “Come carpool with us!”