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2 3 8 the spectator VOLUME IV ISSUE III THE MADEIRA SCHOOL April 2019 Celebrities to Cellmates Parents Face Federal Charges for Scamming College Admissions Jackie Ayers ’20 after which he either paid off test- Contributing Writer ing proctors to correct the ex- n Tuesday, March 12th, inves- ams or paid a substitute to take tigators discovered a plot engi- O the exam for the child of a client. neered by William Singer, owner of Some children of Singer’s clients The Edge College and Career Net- were cognizant of their parents’ work, to bribe SAT administrators, arrangements, but many were not. collegiate coaches, and admissions Another facet of Singer’s officers at various esteemed univer- remarkably meticulous and com- sities to illicitly admit the children plex plot has quickly become one of of wealthy clients. Singer’s covert the most farcical: his alleged brib- operation posed as a non-profit, ery of college athletic coaches. Sing- called the Key Worldwide Founda- er bribed coaches at many schools, tion, which had been functioning among them Yale, Stanford, and since 2011. Some of Singer’s most Georgetown, to positively influ- prominent clients include actresses ence a child’s college application Lori Loughlin of Full House and ac- by attesting to their athletic ability. tress Felicity Huffman ofDesperate While such a deed may seem cor- Housewives. The scandal involved rupt but not ludicrous, Singer was as many as seven hundred and fifty families who have been accused of funneling Singer $25 million. The The scandal involved as The University of Southern California is one prestigious institution implicated by the scandal. Photo cour- exposure of Singer’s operation is a many as seven hundred tesy of Wikipedia. flagrant testament to the disparities and fifty families who in the college admissions process of his child playing water polo to dropped out of the University taken prompt action to deal with and to the enormous benefits those have been accused of fun- supplement his college application. of Southern California since the the alleged perpetrators. Many of with extreme wealth are afforded neling Singer $25 million. Charges were filed against scandal was exposed, and both Singer’s clients, however, have beat the expense of perhaps more many of Singer’s clients after Singer actresses have lost partnerships come the object of impassioned diligent lower-income students. pleaded guilty to charges of rack- with brands as well as roles in TV social media critics and the victim in fact able to bribe coaches to sup- Many of the parents com- eteering. Singer implicated Huff- shows. Other parents involved in of their former fans. The American port the admission of children who plicit in Singer’s plot hired him to man, Loughlin, and others in his the plot have lost their jobs, and public has related those accused of did not, and who never had, played enable their child to avoid prepar- testimony, and he described at some face criminal proceedings. collusion with the history of elitist the sport listed on their applica- ing for a hallmark of the college length his methods for conduct- Despite the networks of and blatantly exclusionary admis- tion and under which pretenses the admissions process: the SAT or ing bribery and fraud. Huffman egregious individuals and universi- sions processes of many prestigious coach was petitioning for their ad- ACT. Singer allegedly obtained and Loughlin appeared in court ty personnel working in tandem to colleges and universities, and the mission. One parent allegedly went falsified psychiatric papers afford- on April 3rd, however it will likely facilitate this plot, every institution alleged perpetrators have become, as far as to finance the creation ing the child an extended period be months before a trial is begun. involved in the scandal has denied in the eyes of many Americans, of an entirely manipulated video of time in which to take the test, Both of Loughlin’s daughters have its own guilt, and in most cases, has the face of the avarice and privilege Dig in the Dancing Queen

Rachel Adler ’22 Madeira Performs Mamma Mia Staff Writer in Madeira’s production and de- t the end of February, the scribed her time as “a lot of hard AMadeira community gath- work, but lots of fun.” Watching ered in the Chapel Auditorium the seemingly effortless produc- to watch students perform this tion, it is easy to forget how much year’s annual musical, Mamma effort the individuals put into the Mia! The students involved in production because of their fully the production worked for twelve immersive performance. The ac- weeks to put together the up- tors worked with one another beat, heart-warming, and excit- not as individual actors, but as ing musical that students, par- one whole. What really made ents, and friends came out to see. Madeira’s production spectacu- Mamma Mia! is about a lar was each actor’s dedication young girl named Sophie who is and passion. Through the ac- getting married to her fiancé, Sky. tor’s singing and dancing, it was She wants to invite her father to evident that everyone was enjoy- the wedding, but her mother, ing their individual experiences. Donna, never revealed his iden- One of the parts of Madeira’s tity to Sophie. Determined to find production that stood out the out who her father is, Sophie reads most was the set. Madeira’s tech her mom’s old diary and narrows crew worked closely to create her search down to three men: the iconic Grecian Hotel that the The cast and crew of the 2019 Winter Musical, Mamma Mia! Photo courtesy of Ryan Maxwell. Harry Bright, Sam Carmichael, musical is central to the musical. final production. Mrs. Newman, There were many great as- production, the audience was en- and Bill Anderson. Sophie secret- Sydney Marenburg ’20, a spot- the lead faculty member for tech, pects that went into the success of tranced by the performance. The ly invites all three of them under light operator for tech, felt it was was inspired by her parents’ trip the musical, but the most most notable moment, however, her mother’s name, assuming that “satisfying to see something that to Greece when designing the memorable part of Madeira’s was at the end of the show; when she will immediately know which everyone worked for months on set. The crew strived to emu- the cast performed their last three man her father is upon their ar- come together.” The tech crew late a “Grecian tourist seaside The set was put together songs, and the audience stood rival. Once they come to the is- put in countless hours of work villa,” as stated by Sydney. The with care to create the up and sang along with them. land, Sophie then must hide them during their twice-a-week ses- tech crew also fine-tuned the The cast’s joy of performing was from Donna, and shenanigans en- sions, and even devoted personal set by adding peepholes, hiding immersive experience... in passed on to the audience as ev- sue. The romantic singalong fea- free time to the set. Every aspect spots, and intricate exits, allow- the final production. eryone came together to celebrate tures comedy, loveable characters, of the set was put together with ing the actors to move around the cast’s hard work and accom- and of course, ABBA’s best hits. care to create the immersive ex- the space freely, and for the ad- production was the audience en- plishments and to spend a mo- Macey Jacobs ’22 played Sky perience that was present in the dition of comedic moments. gagement. Throughout the entire ment having fun as a community. 2 EDITORIAL enjoying sunny days s one scrolls through any with sufficient schooling, medi- on the Oval, it is Asocial media platform dur- cal care, and food. Elshadye, my The Spectator important for ing Spring Break, it is easy for an mother, and I were also able to me to take a individual to come across posts visit the medical facility, where Staff break from about others’ adventures and the doctors only visited twice school-re- experiences during the time off per week. We were shocked to Megan Schmitz ’21 lated work school. These posts often picture hear that the outside commu- Kathryn Fronabarger ’19 com- people de-stressing at home by nity did not have access to basic pletely at bingeing new Netflix shows, re- medical supplies such as Advil, Ejun Kim ’19 least once laxing on the beach, or taking in Children’s Tylenol, or feminine AC Frye ’21 every the nice warm weather of a sunny products and most families did Macey Jacobs ’22 day, and I place. Spring Break is recognized not have access to clean faucet Rachel Adler ’22 don’t mean for being a time of relaxation water and thus had to collect Neha Sinha ’20 D Block. and de-stressing due to mini- rainwater in large containers. Sydney Marenburg ’20 I am an art- mal assignments from school. During this experi- ist, and I find This Spring Break, how- ence, I took notes on our every- Shuyang Chen ’21 Junior that finishing my ever, I, along with my mother, day encounters, which opened year is in- evening with an hour- grandfather, Regan Puryear ’21, my eyes to the world around Contributing Writers: famous for the long painting session not only Teaghan Dunbar ‘21, Samantha me and helped me understand Isabella Han ’21 academic challenges it presents relieves some of the stress, Janes ’22, and Elshadye Bussie the immense privileges that are Jackie Ayers ’20 to students, and underneath the but makes me feel productive. ’22, spent the first week of the available to me: I am given the mounting number of AP classes, As spring rolls in, I am starting to break with Experience Mission opportunity to receive an out- activities, leadership positions, realize the importance of enjoy- in the mountains of Catadupa, standing education and I have Layout Team: and standardized testing lies a ing every moment of junior year. Jamaica. When we arrived, we easy access to clean tap water Rachel Adler ’22 single commonality: stress. Al- Pretty soon, I will be a senior, were struck by the extreme pov- as well as basic medical care. I Shuyang Chen ’21 though I sometimes feel as if I and even though I sometimes erty within the community and am very grateful for the alumni have my act together, I often find feel as if I cannot bear doing worked alongside the locals to at Madeira, who guide my un- Assistant Layout Editor: myself caught in a misty haze, another minute of homework or build a road. Since there are lim- derstanding of the importance stuck between accidentally put- SAT prep, I know that it will be ited resources for construction, of making connections across Elena Jochum ’21 (Spring) ting my phone in the refrigerator the times with my friends, class- we carried hundreds of buckets the globe and I aspire to change or mistakenly writing about the mates, and teachers that I will of concrete up a hill in an assem- the world as they have done. Layout Editor: Civil War in my AP Chemistry remember best when I look back bly line in order to pave the road. Nandi Ndoro ’19 (Spring) notebook. In the beginning of on this year. As Reunion Week- We also had the oppor- the school year, I held myself end begins, I know that while the tunity to work with the chil- to a high standard of eight-hour stress I feel now seems never- dren in the local school Assistant Editor: school days, after-school activi- ending, I will be okay. The Ma- and teach them different Anna Blackmon ’21 (Spring) ties, and then another six hours deira alumni remind me that ju- lessons based on their of homework. And here I am, nior year is just one bump in the requests. We were sur- in a state I can only classify as Editor: long road of life, and from their prised to discover that Gabby McClellan ’20 (Spring) ‘caffeine-driven sloth,’ run- fascinating stories about college in Catadupa, schooling ning on empty as I struggle to to their incredible career paths, for children costs $30 find a way to maintain balance. I know my hard work will pay per month, while most But junior year is not all bad. off as the final modules of elev- families only receive I have found a few ways to re- enth grade come to a close. For an income of $200 lieve some of the added stress, now, all I have to do now is sit per month. Families and as the year progresses I do tight and enjoy the (rocky) ride. often struggle to sup- my best to stick to these meth- port their children How to Submit ods. Besides relaxing during academically, as they open blocks, spending time do not have enough to The Spectator with my friends at school, and funds to provide them At The Spectator, we encourage any member of The Madeira School to submit to the news- paper. Articles submitted are Around the Oval subjected to a staff peer review and edit, then submitted for editorial review. Submission does not guarantee print, but it does help! Of particular interest to the staff are articles concerning the Madeira community, club news and events, and sports. Submissions should be sent to the editors or the advisors, Mrs. Heishman and Ms. Sundberg, thespecta- [email protected] Corrections Any corrections should be sent to The Spectator lead advisors, Mrs. Sundberg and Mrs. Heish- man, thespectator@madeira. Seniors Bella Simmons, Ejun Kim, and Sophia Bernstein enjoying this year’s org. The publication seeks to Founder’s Day. Photo courtesy of Ejun Kim ’19. always publish corrections as they come to our attention. Disclaimer The contents of The Spectator are the opinions of the student staff of Madeira publications. The content does not nec- cessarily refect the opinions, ideas, or attitudes of the advisor, The Madeira School or its administration, board of directors, and faculty/ staff. Madeira student staff is Whembley Sewell ’11 inspired Madeira girls and prospective students by protected by and bound to the sharing her experiences as an alum working to increase diversity in media principles of the First Am- publications. Photo courtesy of Victoria Zhang ‘20 Ejun Kim and Sophia Bernstein jumping for joy on Founder’s Day. Photo mendment. courtesy of Ejun Kim ’19. EDITORIAL 3 The Female Frontier AC Frye ‘21 The ruling requiring women to Staff Writer register for the draft advances he laws defining who is re- America near equality between Tquired to register for the draft minority and underrepresented and who is allowed to dodge the groups. Even though the space it in the past were determined by amidst different bodies of people the opinions and wishes of the are narrowing, the idea of The Se- government. Recently, a federal lective Service is forceful, manip- judge ruled in favor of including ulative, and a violation of human women in a theoretical, future rights. The army is a representa- recruitment. According to The tion of America and is composed Washington Post, critics believe of courageous volunteers that including minorities, creating an believe in the cause at hand and unbiased Selective Service, opens want to fight for their country. up the military as a “social experi- America democratized in 1776, or ment” and it would compromise a “government by the people, exits functionality as a powerful ercised either directly or through unit. The critics do not realize elected representatives.” Hence, the draft has been used to change the actions of the country should the world’s dynamic for centu- indicate the desires and opinions ries. Wealthy men could buy their “of the people.” When the govern- way out of the military if selected, ment announced the Selective while poor men had to leave their 1st Lt. Medvigy conducts a call-for-fire during an artillery shoot south of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Service implemented during the families, profession, and income Courtesy of Army.mil. Vietnam War, according to Ca- the household depended on. The ties for centuries. It took brave, protection of the people. Accord- female brain structure allows for nadian immigration statistics, as Selective Service also targeted strong, and independent women ing to a study done by Military quicker decision making, multi- many as 30,000 young males may other minorities such as people to step out of society’s expecta- Medicine, 2.4 kilometer running tasking, and problem solving. It have dodged the draft and fled the of color and the LGBTQ+ com- tions and join athletic teams and times, heart rate elevation, and has also been shown that women country. As a country serving as a munity to bias the social order. change law enabling them to body fat percentages were shown tend to converse more and ex- democracy, the government cer- The inclusion of women in the to be higher in women than men, tainly seemed to ignore the citi- draft takes away the factor of ma- The inclusion of women but the correlation between the The Selective Service is zens’ aversion and how they felt nipulation and ulterior motives physical ability of different gen- toward the recruitment. The Se- as well as transforms the military in the draft... transforms ders does not necessarily indi- forceful, manipulative, lective Service is intended to com- into an equal force that accurately the military into an equal cate that women are solely unfit and a violation of human bat the lack of military volunteers represents American diversity. force that acurrately repre- for the job. Women are currently rights. that believe in the war at hand The purpose of an army, defined serving in the army and not re- and chose to fight. The possibil- by U.S. Code, is “preserving the sents American diversity. quiring them to register for The ity of a draft being a solution to a peace and security and provid- Selective Service sends a message press thought process in detail, problem in America immediately ing for the defense of the United that they are not wanted, needed, and communication in an army is reveals that the issue is not worth States” (Section 3062 of Title one fight for their country. Penaliz- and appreciated in the army. Even critical to allow a military that can fixing. Violating all the human U.S. Code). Given this definition, ing women for the uncontrollable though there is a difference in operate together as a whole. The rights and opposing the identity critics argue that conscribing past is arbitrary. Also, fighting physical ability between women combined traits of both women of America as a democracy, drafts women would weaken the army in the military requires physical and men, women have been told and men would create a more are manipulative, devastating, due to a gender disparity in ath- and mental fortitude, and, ac- to act like a lady and avoid typi- forceful, distinct army rather and overall obstruct the peace letic prowess and squander the cording to Flycast Partners, the cally masculine athletic activi- than focusing on physical ability. and stability within the country.

Should AP Courses Be Taken Away? Madeira should consider the ap- explore the vast breadth of history. I believe that more students what good does this type of learn- pearance of this decision to both its All in all, I feel that the choose to enroll in AP courses ing do? At the same time, these students as well as outsiders. If Ma- removal of AP humanities courses solely because they are deemed students also lose the time to in- deira should truly seek to launch at Madeira sends the improper “college-level” classes. As more vest in their interests with the fear women into the world who are message that sciences are more students who are not interested of “being behind” for college ap- capable of performing in profes- relevant than humanities and that in a certain subject take its AP to plications. The APs have not just Rachel Van Der Linden ’21 sional and academic settings, then the removal of AP courses should be competitive for college admis- insufficiently prepared some stu- it must promote the humanities be consistent if it is to be done. It Contributing Writer sions, students may feel they have dents while making them think just as much as the sciences. In re- is more important now than ever hen I initially heard that less freedom to take classes in sub- they are sufficiently prepared, but moving AP humanities courses and to keep in touch with our history ject matters for which they have a also indirectly prevented other WMadeira was planning to keeping science and mathematics as human beings and to under- remove its AP humanities courses, natural inclination. Consequently, students from devoting more AP courses, it seems to me that stand and constantly aim to learn many students who enroll in chal- time and exploring their interests. I was extremely surprised. In my Madeira is sending the message more about other people, places, memory I recalled the document lenging AP courses do so even In conclusion, the AP classes that science and technology are to and ideas. The humanities are es- though the subject matter is not of should be discarded for they that had been signed by many in- be valued over the study of history sential to this inquiry. It would be interest to them. This is bad news. harm the learning of students, dependent schools in the DC area and language, and I believe this a great mistake to devalue the deep AP courses are not substitutes for whether they are taking the APs stating that none of the schools sentiment to be entirely incorrect. significance of the study of history college classes, although many or not. Some might argue for APs’ who had signed would be admin- A full education must in this act of promoting AP sci- istering AP courses; this was a consist of both humanities and the ences while removing AP humani- students take AP classes to earn usefulness, but the sole purpose document that did not receive a sciences, and no one of these two ties and giving students few options college credit and strengthen of APs can be achieved through signature from Madeira. It seemed should be valued over the other to pursue their historical interests. their academic record. Students setting honors or higher-level to me a bit strange that Madeira considering the incredible sig- often believe passing the exam classes; in fact, many schools al- would only now choose to become nificance and purpose of each. If will cover the amount of learning ready offer advanced electives part of this, and even then only humanities AP courses should be they need for a college introduc- that are either of the AP level or partially, as every science or math- removed, so too should AP courses tory course; this misunderstand- above. Also, while APs can be a ematics AP course ever offered at offered in science and mathemat- ing may prevent students from useful standardized measure of Madeira remains on course lists. ics. If it is to be made a point of attaining sufficient preparation determining a student’s progress I am against Madeira’s removal of argument that AP humanities for university in their “college- in learning, it should not over- humanities AP courses because I courses do not properly prepare level” classes in high school. ride the importance of a stu- Isabella Han ’21 feel that it sends entirely the wrong one for college-level courses, then As standardized tests, the APs dent’s GPA and should certainly message about the importance of that same logic should be applied Contributing Writer can only assume how much the be discarded when it hinders the humanities and I feel that the ra- to AP sciences courses, as the prin- n the 1950s, the AP classes students know by testing how students from obtaining neces- tionale for removing these courses ciple is identical. I think it is sig- Istarted with the intention of much they can memorize. This sary knowledge for college. High should be more evenly applied nificant to note as well that, from giving talented students a head practice leads to many students school is not all about getting into across all of the AP courses offered. my own experience with AP hu- start in their areas of interest cramming for the exam in unin- college. It should be a place for ef- With the encroaching re- manities courses, they do develop for college. Today, however, it terested subjects just to get a per- fective learning, and the unneces- moval of these AP history courses, the critical thinking skills neces- becomes an indicator of a stu- fect score of a 5, and forgetting all sary and harmful measure of APs I believe that an educational in- sary for more advanced historical dent’s academic standing and the content soon after the test — should not hinder that learning. stitution with so long a history as study and provide opportunity to “competitiveness” for college. 4 NEWS

JusticeNew Zealand Takes for Action Christchurch in the Wake of Mass Shooting

Kathryn Fronabargar ‘19 as reasoning behind the attack, is Staff Writer not unheard of, and can be com- pared to the Charleston Church anic and disarray struck New shooting perpetrated by Dylann PZealand on March 16th, 2019 Roof. This attack can also be com- as a terrorist shooting of unprec- pared to the Charlottesville car edented scale killed fifty and in- attack perpetrated by James Alex jured fifty individuals at both the Fields Jr.; Dylann Roof’s attack Al Moor Mosque and Linwood Is- took the lives of nine individu- lamic Center. The victims, ranging als and injured three, and Fields’s in ages, were taken immediately to attack lead to one fatality and a nearby hospital and treated for thirty-five injuries. Similar to Tar- wounds. While families mourn rant, Roof and Fields also identify the loss of their community as far-right extremists and were members, questions about laissez motivated by supremacist values. faire policies on gun reform are In all three cases, the shooters sparking international dialogue. idolized a political figure to “show The killer was identified support” for conservative policies. as Brenton Tarrant, described by In New Zealand, nearly a Landscape portrait of the Al Moor Mosque on Deans Avenue in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo courtesy of Australia’s Primer Minister Scott quarter of civilians are registered The Guardian. Morrison as an “extremist, right- as gun owners, and this number wing, violent terrorist.” Tarrant’s rises to 40% in the United States. lawyer and professor at Canter- February 14th, 2018. The march’s gun laws in New Zealand. Twen- motivation, written in a seventy- While both countries have a large bury University in Christchurch, goal was to persuade Congress to ty-six days after the New Zealand four-page manifesto posted before has “no constitutional right to tighten gun laws and take men- attack, the country officially voted the attacks, can be derived from The U.S. will have a more bear arms,” and believes that “in- tal health into consideration for to ban military style weapons in a Tarrant’s idealism for right- wing troducing tighter gun control is gun ownership. In the instance of 119 to 1 vote. While Tarrant hint- radicalism and fascism. In this strenuous pathway to not going to infringe basic liber- James Fields, Nikolas Cruz, and ed at a violent side to his beliefs, manifesto, Tarrant states “the ensure tighter gun control ties.” As for the U.S., however, the Dylann Roof, mental health is- to monitor and take down ex- origins of my language is Euro- right of the people to bear arms sues such as schizophrenia and tremist dialogue could potentially pean, my political beliefs are Eu- laws. is protected by Amendment II bipolar disorder were apparent. have unanticipated consequences ropean, my philosophical beliefs of the Bill of Rights, which has Brenton Tarrant currently has no such as further radicalization, or are European, my identity is Eu- portion of the population regis- not been ratified since 1791. clear record of any emotional or more drastically, more frequent ropean and, most importantly, tered as gun owners, the gun re- Seeking to tighten gun psychological disorders from the wide-scale attacks. The debate my blood is European.” Tarrant’s lated deaths are drastically differ- laws in the U.S., the March for Our past, but is currently being tested. on how to prevent future attacks Eurocentric ideologies were in- ent with .17 deaths per 100,000 Lives protest followed the Marjory Brenton Tarrant’s unde- can be broken down to what lib- spired by a recent trip to Europe, people in New Zealand versus 11 Stoneman Douglas High School tected, seemingly spontaneous at- erties cause more injustice than where he was disturbed and en- deaths for every 100,000 people shooting, in which Nikolas Cruz tack struck terror across the island justice, and how laws on a federal raged by the influx of immigrants. in the United States. New Zea- shot dead seventeen students and of New Zealand, but this tragedy scale can be altered or reinter- Tarrant’s attack, as well land, according to David Small, a faculty in Parkland, Florida on served as a catalyst for changing preted to provide more security. Crossfire at the Church Pope Francis Takes Action against Sexual Assault Anna Blackmon ’21 have suffered, as many others Northwest parish that is a center against the sexual abuse scandals can on the basis of sexual abuse Assistant Editor have, at the hands of Theodore Mc- for Latino Catholics, was charged and all of the recent events that with the participation of the Pope. hroughout the past century, Carrick. It is with profound sad- with sexually abusing two mi- have fallen upon the Catholic During this meeting, Tsexual abuse has been a re- ness that I have had to participate nors and a young woman. Ur- Church. On February 23rd, Pope they generated a circular letter curring issue within the Catho- in the canonical trial of my abus- bano Vazquez, 46, was charged Francis prayed over everything to assist episcopal conferences in lic Church. Many of the legal er. Nothing can give me back my with second-degree child abuse; a developing guidelines for dealing proceedings that involve sexual childhood.” While numerous vic- 13-year-old reported that he had This meeting was the first with sexual abuse cases involving abuse, however, are often cov- tims of McCarrick’s abuse have put his hand down her shirt and time such a conference oc- minors. Their plan is to aid the ered up and not disclosed to the stepped forward, and McCarrick onto her bare skin on two separate curred inside the Vatican victims of sexual abuse within the public. In fact, cases from 1969 has faced church discipline from occasions, a 9-year-old reported on the basis of sexual abuse church as well as their families. have recently come to light, the Pope, it is unlikely that Mc- that he had kissed her on the with the participation of the The letter explains, “in particu- causing outbreaking scandals mouth and touched her inappro- Pope. lar, candidates should be formed within the Catholic Church. It is with profound sad- priately approximately sixty times in an appreciation of chastity and Recently, Ex-Cardinal ness that I have had to in 2017, and he was accused of that has occurred involving sexual celibacy, and the responsibility Theodore McCarrick, a former also abusing another young wom- abuse in recent months and in the of the cleric for spiritual father- cardinal in New York City, was participate in the canoni- an. Similar to the previous case, past year. He led a four-day meet- hood. Formation should also as- defrocked from the Catholic cal trial of my abuser. many knew of the abuse that took ing from February 21-23 about sure that the candidates have an Church by Pope Francis and was place, but did not disclose any the issues coming forth, and tried appreciation of the church’s dis- found guilty of sexually abusing Carrick will face legal ramifica- information to the law prior; his to indicate to different bishops cipline in these matters.” Within minors and young adults over tions, as New York State law does colleagues defended him for his that the abuse of minors is not the church, high authorities are the past fifty years. In February not allow child abuse victims to actions — Judge Juliet McKenna just a “Western” issue. This meet- trying to move forward from of 2019, he was dismissed from step forward after the age of 23. explained that the church, The ing was the first time such a con- these sexual abuse scandals, while the Church after being charged Since last summer of Shrine of the Sacred Heart, “had ference occurred inside the Vati- also relying on the course of law. of multiple crimes, including 2018, when the scandal against a history of non reporting.” soliciting sex during confession McCarrick began to arise, a mul- The priest’s superior and and other “sins” involving minors titude of allegations were brought the parish’s coordinator of child and adults. While hundreds of against the Catholic Church, in- protective services both “failed priests have been dismissed from cluding specifically detailed set- to follow appropriate protocols working at the Catholic Church, tlements that were paid to men related to reporting claims.” For- few of the Church’s leaders have who complained of McCarrick’s tunately, both were taken out experienced extreme discipline. abuse and that many knew of the of their superior positions; the The Pope’s decision to defrock abuse at the time. The New York priest’s superior, a well-recog- McCarrick from the position Times expresses that “state and nized priest, was removed as pas- of cardinal is considered “al- federal investigations across the tor, and the coordinator for child most revolutionary,” as stated by United States are now underway, protective services was placed a professor of canon law at the and each week a new diocese on leave. Furthermore, Vazquez’s Catholic University of America. releases names of priests cred- position as apart of the archdio- James Grein, a victim of ibly accused of sexual abuse.” cese was immediately revoked. McCarrick’s abuse when he was In December of 2018, Pope Francis is taking Pope Francis at the Canonization of Saint John XXIII and Saint John eleven, expressed, “for years I a parochial vicar, from a large the initiative to move forward Paul II in 2014. Photo courtesy of Flickr. NEWS 5 Scandal Engulfs Virginia Governer’s Office: Ralph Northam Responds to Allegations of Racism the trust of Virginians joined the since upheld his promise dur- Megan Schmitz ’21 earlier calls following the Gover- ing the conference to remain in Staff Writer nor’s press conference on Febru- office, explaining his decision at On February 1, 2019, the ary 2. At the conference, which the time by asserting, “If I were to conservative website Big League came after a CBS report on his listen to the voices calling on me Politics posted photographs nickname in a Virginia Military to resign my office today, I could of Virginia governor Ralph Institute yearbook from 1981, spare myself from the difficult Northam’s medical school year- which was a widely recognized path that lies ahead.” Instead of book page, which included a pic- racial slur, Northam contradicted resigning, Governor Northam has ture of men in blackface and Ku his initial written statement by hired a crisis consultant, affirmed Klux Klan robes. In the backlash his beliefs that confederate statues that ensued, Governor Northam The Governor’s insensitive belong in museums, mandated first conceded and then denied behavior as a young adult that all his cabinet members un- his inclusion in the photograph reflects an anti-black rac- dergo racial bias training, read within the span of two days, lead- ism. works on the topic of race from ing legislators to believe that his black authors, and proposed a ability to govern had been com- denying involvement in the photo reconciliation tour during which promised. For many Virginians, as either the man in blackface or he intends to meet with African the Governor’s insensitive behav- in the KKK robe. He did, how- American groups within Virgin- ior as a young adult reflects an ever, disclose that he had worn ia. Though his tour has proven anti-black racism deeply rooted blackface during an imperson- unfruitful thus far, with Virginia in the Commonwealth’s history, ation of Michael Jackson around Union University requesting that an influence from which, during the time during which the year- he not attend their Civil Rights the past few decades, the state has book photo was taken. When commemoration ceremony, by attempted to extricate itself. This asked to moonwalk by a reporter, late February, major news outlets popular desire, when compound- Northam scanned the stage as if had largely ceased discussing the ed with the Democratic Party’s contemplating a demonstration scandal, enabling Northam to at- portrayal of moral rectitude as before his wife interjected, citing tempt at rectifying his past mis- one of its chief assets, partially Northam’s college yearbook photo from 1981 cites his nickname as a “inappropriate circumstances.” deeds. He also intends to address explains why such a consensus racial slur. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. Following the conference, both the historic wrongdoings of the existed for his resignation in the cycle in the era of digital news. years, including preceding gover- the implication that he had previ- Virginian government, a goal he immediate wake of the scandal. Given Governor nor Terry Mcauliffe. While most ously misspoke and his perceived recently expressed to the Wash- Despite several blunders, howev- Northam’s previous adamance re- of the commonwealth’s politi- lack of sensitivity led the DNC ington Post: “I want to heal that er, Governor Northam has seem- specting the removal of Confed- cians condemned him quickly, and the pair of senators to ap- pain [of Virginia’s racist legacy], ingly recovered his bearings in the erate statues from public spaces, public figures such as Senators peal publicly for his resignation. and I want to make sure that all absence of a departure from office the surfacing of the photograph Kaine and Warner who had de- Although he lost the Virginians have equal opportu- for reasons not demonstrating appeared to astonish even those layed their comments to witness support of his state’s senators nity ... and I think I’m the per- his political deftness but rather who had worked with him for how he would venture to regain through his performance, he has son that can do that for Virginia.” the power of the one-day news Welcoming A New Opportunity Elena Jochum ’21 Assistant Layout Editor Inside the Insight Mars Lander (Spring) cientists and space fanatics far only the crust, but also the mantle Sand wide have mourned the and core. Previously, landers and recent death of Opportunity, woe- rovers have only ever studied the fully quoting what were thought Martian terrain, but InSight has to be the Mars rover’s last, haunt- the ability to unlock the mys- ingly human words, “My battery teries, or perchance provide in- is low and it’s getting dark.” Al- sight, below the surface through though these words were but a analyzing the composition and poetic rendering of the rover’s ac- processes of Mars’ interior. tual last transmission, received on In order to achieve these February 12, 2019, Opportunity’s goals, InSight has three instru- death is nonetheless bitter news ments designed specifically for for the scientific community. Nev- studying the Martian under- ertheless, Opportunity had a long, ground: the Seismic Experiment productive mission: the hardy for Interior Structure (SEIS) de- rover greatly outlived its original tects seismic activity, the Heat 90-day life expectancy and ended Flow and Physical Properties up spending 15 years on Mars, Probe (HP3) extends under- while its twin rover Spirit died in ground and detects heat, and the the Martian sand back in 2009. Rotation and Interior Structure Opportunity, endear- An artist’s rendition of Opportunity traveling on Mars. Photo Courtesy of NASA. Photo courtesy of Experiment (RISE) determines ingly nicknamed Oppy, used its NASA. the composition of Mars’ core and extended stay to the fullest and a rock on its heat shield, which around the sun called “39382 Op- that it will not explore Mars like finds any irregularities in Mars’ made many significant advance- was then aptly named the “Heat portunity” in the rover’s memory. Opportunity and Spirit did, but orbit. InSight uses an advanced ments to our current understand- Shield Rock.” Lastly, it broke the Though the death of the rest on the planet’s surface. NASA camera to capture 3D color views ing of Mars. Oppy’s most notable record for the longest distances beloved rover is tragic indeed, all originally planned to launch the of both the equipment and the contribution was that it proved travelled for rovers on another is not lost; another bright oppor- lander in the spring of 2016, but Martian terrain. In addition to Mars had liquid water on its sur- planet after driving for about 45 the date was pushed back due to a these instruments, it has vari- face and may have been able to kilometers. Oppy’s end began Opportunity’s last trans- leak in one of the instruments. In- ous sensors that detect tempera- sustain microbial life in its past. with a global dust storm on Mars Sight finally landed on Mars sev- ture and changes in the magnetic More specifically, Oppy discov- in June 2018, when communica- mission broke the radio eral months ago on November 26, field; with this data, InSight relays ered round stones of hematite, tion with NASA suddenly cut off. silence this past February. 2018. InSight’s mission has many back to NASA a daily Martian called “blueberries,” near its land- Since that initial halt, NASA has different goals, from mapping out weather report. Although Oppor- ing spot, which is a strong indica- sent over a thousand “wake-up” Mars’ geological history by dis- tunity’s mission is officially over, tor of a coastline. Furthermore, signals, but the silence continued. tunity awaits the scientific com- covering how rocks and debris the new InSight lander proves it found layers of clay in various Opportunity’s last transmission munity in the form of the Mars come together and evolve to form to be a promising new develop- craters that only form in the pres- broke the radio silence this past lander called InSight. “InSight” planets to determining the rate ment for Mars exploration. Here’s ence of freshwater. Oppy was February, but NASA has officially stands for Interior Exploration of Martian tectonic activity and a final goodbye to the rover that also the first to discover a mete- declared the rover dead. Oppor- Using Seismic Investigations, Ge- meteorite impacts. The lander endured the foreign hardships of orite on another planet: in Janu- tunity now has a kind of “grave- odesy, and Heat Transport; it is a will be the first to study Mars’ in- living on Mars: you were truly ary of 2005, its sensors detected stone” – an asteroid orbiting stationary lander, which means terior structure by examining not the Opportunity of a lifetime. Madeira Through the Ages: Snapshots from the Past

Each year, alu- or stayed the same. mae return to Madei- Alumnae also enjoy “Was the Episcopal Mixer worth ra for major reunion talking to current living for? That all depends on your years on Reunions students and compar- outlook. If you have a passion for Weekend. This nos- ing their experiences. glazed donuts or soul music, or if talgia-filled weekend This year, alumnae you consider yourself a ‘liberated’ reunites old class- who graduated in woman, chances are the mixer met mates, where they get years ending with 4 or maybe even surpassed your ex- pectations. Weather Report, February 27, 1984 the chance to see how or 9 will be returning Madeira has changed to Madeira. - Laura Kelso, Madeira Mixers: Is There Life after Death?, 1989

I am relieved that so many people use computers in such different ways, but While the Class of ‘97 is saving the world, other events are also it is frustrating to know that we can Madeira Basketball Team. Photo Courtesey promoting unity for the class. not do some things with computers of Lauren Fontana. 1984 On August 30, a new at Maderia, such as InterNet. Imagine Starbucks opened in They are sending vans to an ice being able to hook onto an encyclope- McLean. arena for a class party. What a Looking ahead a few years, it be- - Sharie Ghorashi, Star- group of commendable party comes clear that these girls, when dia, play really cool games, buy your Susie Ann, a Cabbage bucks: Simply Delicious, animals; they know just when to forced to deal with the world’s plane tickets, and talk to your friends Patch Kid, was report- 1994 help and when to have fun. most evil species, men, on the job -- all on the computer! edly kidnapped. - Lina Al-Juburi, Class Updates, or just while looking fir a hus- - Kim Munger, Letter from the Editor, “I would like to comment on the peanut - Mary Bloodworth, 1994 band, will have serious difficulties 1994 butter and jelly situation at Madeira. Being KIDNAPPED!, 1984 a frequent eater of peanut butter and jelly, relating to them in any way. I am annoyed by the careless way in which - Jessica Dawson, Single-Sex Edu- others pu tthe peanut butter knife in the cation?, 1994 jelly and the jelly knife in the peanut butter. The knife handle is inevitably coveed with peanut butter and both peanut butter and jelly have been contaminated by each other. What then, should be done?” - P.M., Edtiorials, 1984 “The Madeira School book store has been robbed! The event took place on April 1, 1994. Mrs. Smith was “Romance has bloomed between a found tied up with a tape measure. Otherwise no one Madeira Senior and a Woodberry was hurt. The list of items noted to be missing were as exchange student. This English gen- follows: tlement has been threatened with “On May 1, 1989, a day reminiscent of 60 packs of mechanical pencils starvation on numerous occasions revolution, the Madeira community both 80 purple pens because sorted American can’t under- witnessed and participated in the most 100 red pens stand phrases such as, ‘Maey eye hove startling student movement in the school’s Cheers from the Sidelines. Photo Courtesey of 300 blue ens aye Beeg Mock, pleeze?’ To think hed history: an almost entire school boycott of Lauren Fontana. 1984 700 black pens be asked to repeat such a universal chapel on Student Government election phrase!’” 800 erasers day. The reasons leading up to the boycott “To all Madeira stu- -”Nosy Nelly,” Madeira Gossip Col- 500 Madeira binders have been forgotten, as students and facul- dents - remember umn, 1984 ty alike have been drawn to the more col- All of the Madeira folders when the going gets The entire Shakespeare collection orful details of the event.” tough the tough goes and much, much more” - Sonia Banerji, May 1 Protest, 1989 shopping.” - Lina Al-Juburi, The School Store Has Been Robbed, - Anonymous, Person to Person, 1984 1994 COMMUNITY 8 Poetry in Motion Madeira Dance Showcases Student Art Neha Sinha ‘20 notable numbers include Staff Writer “Run Boy Run” performed he lights dimmed as by Alli Hoang ’19 and So- dancers walked on stage phie Fouladi ’19 and “Suck- Tto perform the opening act er” performed by Annabelle for one of Madeira’s most Pearce ’19. There were also artistic and beautiful events many group dances such as of the year: Dance Gate. a number to the song “You Dance Gate is a collabora- Should See Me In A Crown” tion between Gate, Madei- by Billie Eilish, and other ra’s literary magazine, and numbers included dances a collection of dancers and to poetry read by members artists, which come together of the Gate team or volun- to present various perfor- teering student writers. The mances through the inter- show also featured well-de- section of these arts. The veloped choreography and a philosophy of this event is close to flawless synchroni- very unique to Madeira, and zation between the dancers. it is a beautiful and creative Dance Gate is a way to showcase the arts. Ev- unique and beautiful event, ery year, this performance and every year it grows larg- displays a broad range of Dance Select performs as a part of 2019’s Dance Gate. Photo Courtesey of Ali Southworth. er and more creative. This talent at Madeira and the year’s talent and imagination community is always im- issue of Gate was released on this magazine during D ing and editing submis- was impressive and won the pressed. This year’s event and handed out to students sions and doing the layout hearts of the Madeira com- and parents. This year’s This year’s talent and and design, and the result munity, and everyone was took place on Thursday, left wanting more. From the March 11th and brought the Gate editors were Megan imagination was impres- is a fully developed liter- community together in an Lang ’19 and Emma Dirks ary magazine featuring the poetry to the music to the All School Meeting (ASM). ’20, and Marion Rutkowsky sive and won the hearts of work of Madeira students. dances, everything was well ’20 was the podcast editor. the Madeira community, The performancesthought out and perfected, Dance Gate’s signature as- which made for a spec- pect is students reading The issues feature a vari- and everyone was left by Madeira dancers this year poems as dancers perform ety of written pieces such were high-energy and beau- tacular performance. This their numbers, and the com- as poetry and short stories wanting more. tiful. The number showcased year’s event was a perfect munity is always fascinated as well as artwork and pho- stellar talent and stunning collaboration between lit- by this part of the event. tographs, and there is an choreography, and the show erature and the performing At the end of the online edition available as Block in the winter season. left the audience impressed arts, and next year is sure performance, the newest well. The Gate team works They spend hours gather- and wanting more. Some to be even more incredible. Kathryn’s Korner Weekend Passivity phone. The Internet, a blessing when “risk” is in the picture. stimulation – we need a variety for knowledge and perpetual cu- The “human” desire to of diverse activities. But, before riosity, can quickly become toxic go out and explore the world trac- we can expected to have student when used as an escape from es back far beyond human roots. needs met, we need to union- seemingly bleak reality. Isola- Dogs, according to Marc Berkoff, ize and advocate for the activi- tion, depressive thoughts, and a professor of Ethology at the ties we want to see on REACH. addiction sets in quite rapidly, University of Colorado, Boulder, Fear builds complacen- especially with the bravado of cy. Complacency builds passivity. pop up ads and almost euphoric A community commu- Passivity builds passivity. Passiv- effects Buzzfeed somehow emits nicating... by means of ity is a plague transmittable from on the teenage brain. A com- student to teacher, and from Kathryn Fronabarger ‘19 out weekend activity system have phone is no community at Staff Writer munity communicating inside of activity director to activity par- permanent ramifications on the their walls by means of phone is all. ticipator. To break this perpetual reaking down the word ac- individuals impacted by it much tivity, “active,” the word quite no community at all, but simply a cycle with obvious and unfortu- B more than may be anticipated. set of individuals residing in one “share many of the same basic nate effects, the communication literally means the condition or A study in 2015 from Columbia quality of being emotionally and common space. So, what hap- structures (called a ‘homology’),” gap between activity manages University states that “teenag- pens when boarders don’t feel as with humans, even “including and students must come to a halt. physically alert due to stimula- ers who are ‘frequently bored’ tion. Activity, down to its bio- if they can appropriately escape a brain region that is associated As a college preparatory school, increase their chances for sub- the routine of boarding school? with positive emotions,”. For pet Madeira strives to have the mis- logical roots involves the notion stance abuse by 50 percent,”. This of pursuit. In prehistoric times, Trips are usually an option but owners, it’s common knowledge sion of fully launching girls into increase in risk-taking behavior get filled quickly by desperation. that dogs are more interested by the college and working world. this meant gathering necessary shows that people are looking for materials to get through the day; These trips, averaging around new surroundings than old ones. But, in that world, two of seven short term gratification, which two hours long, are structured If marking territory and smelling days per week are the weekend, in modern times, this means puts students under obvious and gathering “necessary” Instagram around meeting check-in. Para- is the canine way of expressing a and students need to have the noid of potentially missing a reaction to outside stimulation, ability expand their horizons worthy pictures. To a core, activi- Students will always ty is the choice of pursuit. Explo- check in, students often sign up and dogs are more likely to ex- beyond the white Pickett fence. ration, passion, and curiosity are choose complaceny when trips they’ve previously done if hibit those behaviors in new lo- While possible, the relationship all derived from activity. So, why “risk” is in the picture. it guarantees reliability. When cations, it can be assumed that between student’s freedom and are activities being cancelled, and given the choice between excite- unfamiliarity causes more of a re- seats on the bus is fully one-sid- even worse, what impact do these action to that activity than famil- ed: no seats, no freedom, unless extreme consequences, could be Complacency builds pas- iarity. Humans, having homolo- one is willing to pay considerable cancellations have on the student granted from the right weekend body? Just from the word’s defi- sivity. Passivity builds gous neural structures to dogs, sums per week. If students were trip. Scared of consequences, also have more prominent of re- to be able to come together as a nition, cutting out activity cuts these students will take hazard- pasivity. out the possibility of passion, actions to unfamiliarity. Reaction group and demonstrate inter- ous side paths to gain this short- to unfamiliarity shows curiosity, est in a new location, Madeira exploration, and curiosity, core term gratification.More com- aspects of Madeira’s mission. ment and complacency, students the lack of boredom. Biologi- has the buses to provide so that monly, teenagers tend to grab for will always choose complacency cally, we need different forms of these activities come to being. The effects of a dying what’s right beside them: their 9 COMMUNITY Snail of the Bring in the Zest! Month Ginger Takes Center Stage at Pillsbury Bakeoff

Corinna Chen ‘21 dents from each dorm introduced Staff Writer the food to them, and the judges n the afternoon of March gave each dorm’s food comments O3rd, an inviting smell wafted and praise. After half an hour of from the student center, reveal- introducing, tasting and judging, ing the amazing cooking that the results had come out, making students had completed for the everyone really nervous as they annual Pillsbury Bake-off. On carefully listened to every word that rainy day, the students from the judges said. East Dorm got each dorm employed their en- first place in the Bake-Off, and Maria Lyons ‘20 thusiasm by creating a variety of the students cheered at their vic- Photo courtesy of Sydney Maren- delicious foods. From ice cream tory. West dorm got second place brg ‘20 to dumplings, a variety of food in the Bake-off because their deli- from different cultures was pre- cious ginger ice-cream really im- Q: What is your favorite sented in front of the students pressed the judgers. Nandi Ndoto kind of fish since you’re so and judges. The judging took The students from each interested in marine biol- place in the student center at ogy? 3:30 p.m., and the rain couldn’t A display of dishes from each dorm, including the ginger cookies, ginger student employed their drench the students’ excitement. ice cream, and shrimp. Photo courtesy of Corinna Chen ‘21. A: I’ve been interested in In the Student Center, enthusiasm by creating a the judges sat in the middle while dents’ appetites. The shrimp from fins, which were really healthy variety of different foods. a lot of different types late- the students and the excellent West Dorm had red tomatoes, foods; South Dorm students used ly. My favorite type of fish chefs all gathered around wait- yellow lemons, and green parsley flour, carrots, and some ginger ’19 from West dorm described would be the Coelacanth, ing to taste the delicious food. that caused everyone’s stomachs to make healthy candied ginger that her dorm’s food was amaz- like a living fossil kind of The food was placed on the long to grumble. Further, West Dorm carrot muffins. New Dorm and ingly good; if they had provided creature. But, to keep in an table, and each dish was labeled made ginger ice cream, and the Main Dorm both chose to make a better presentation, the judges aquarium, I would say my aftertaste of the ice cream lingered chicken rice, and the chicken rice by the dorms’ names. The dishes would have perceived their dishes favorite fish is a beta fish -be looked nice, with a beautiful ar- on in students’ and the judges’ made by Main Dorm with onion better. Overall, she was “really minds. The traditional Chinese looked really delicious, and New proud of her dorm,” and every- cause they have such spunky East dorm got first place dumpling and noodle soup from Dorm’s chicken rice had its rice one who participated in the Pills- personalities and they’re re- in the bake-off and the North Dorm brought the students in the middle with the chicken bury Bake-Off was proud of their ally fun to kind of get to and the judges a special flavor. and sauces around it. New Dorm amazing dishes. Even though know. students cheered at their The noodle soup had been held also made cookies, and the ar- the Pillsbury Bake-Off activities victory. by a large wood bowl, with a deli- rangement of the cookies was have ended, this event deeply Q: In addition to your won- cious aroma of chicken. The green really interesting because all the impressed the students, and no derful interest in marine bi- rangement of harmonized colors spring onion also stimulated the cookies were circled around a one will ever forget the delicious ology, you’ve also found- students’ appetites. South Dorm strawberry. The judges and stu- that strongly whetted the stu- food they tasted on that rainy day ed Madeira’s first robotics made smoothies and carrot muf- dents tasted food after the stu- that warmed everyone’s hearts. team. What do you consider a success of the program?

A: I would say there’s more interest in STEM and Fun in the Faux Sun! STEAM topics. That mate- Kicking Off Spring Break with Beach Party rial has a lot of interest in it, but there wasn’t always a way Macey Jacobs ‘22 or their friends’ presence. The her days as the planner for the had an amusing time relaxing for girls to kind of express Staff Writer students also enjoyed having a event, Mrs. Crittenberger said, and having fun with their friends it. So, this was a really good n Thursday, March 14th, break from the cold weather, “the maintenance team got mad at Beach Party this year. Whether way for girls who are inter- Madeira girls jumped into which was still between fifty and at me one time because I put certain aspects of this classic tra- ested in competitive science O out real sand. I always got car- dition are changed or not, every- Spring Break by celebrating sixty degrees at the time of the topics to really get involved event. The tropical theme hope- ried away… it was just so fun!” one is looking forward to anoth- Beach Party. The dinnertime with that. And I think we celebration was a two hour long fully helped some students get Overall, all the students er great celebration next year.. in the mood for warm weather found a lot of passion in the tropical-themed event hosted by school and I think that as in- the boarding committee, which or travelling south. The cel- included beach themed food, ebration also provided a much coming classes continue it’ll music, and decorations. On the appreciated break from the become a bit of a draw. menu were beach themed snacks stress of the end of module five. ranging from bite sized delica- This tradition is also Q: What do you think would cies to rich baked goods and a quite longstanding. Ms. Sarah encourage students to variety of fruit. The playlist in- Yarborough, class of 2009, ex- join or what could you see cluded classic hit summer songs The celebration also pro- happening in the future that by bands such as the Beach Boys, could pull more people into One Direction, and Katy Perry. vided a much appreciated that? Being one of the first warm days break from the stress of of the year, the weather was op- the end of module five. A: That’s a big question and timal for a tropical-themed cel- that’s one that I think the ebration, and the tradition was plains that Beach Party today school needs to work on, but met with a great turn out of fac- I would say a way to partici- ulty families, boarding and day is much like what it was during pate in a larger science fair. I students alike. Some attendees her time as a Madeira student. got into the spirit by dressing in She describes that only differ- know that to do the regional tropical clothes such as Hawai- ences are that more students competition is a lot of work ian shirts, leis, and sandals. The used to attend in costume, the for the school. And I know event used to be longer, and it that with Madeira it’s just The event was so crowded, included beach themed compe- not really plausible. But if students were spilling out titions. Another alumni, Mrs. we were to participate with Tracy Crittenberger indicates into the Student Center. that she does not recall a tradi- some of the other, local in- tion such as Beach Party occur- dependent schools, I think event was so crowded, students that would be really cool. I were spilling out into the Stu- ring during her time as a student dent Center. Based on a quick at Madeira. She did, however, think that would really en- survey of the students in atten- plan Beach Party for a few years hance the school science fair dance, their favorite aspects of before assuming her current and get people really inter- Vivian Gillman ‘19 participates in hoolahoop contest. Photo courtesy of Macey Jacobs. Beach Party were either the food role in the Admissions office. Of ested. 10 ATHLETICS Snails Snatch M-Cup Win Madeira Gains Momentum in a Close Game

Ejun Kim ‘19 all grades, snagged points Staff Writer in the game; on a drive, echarged after spring Halle Johnson ’21 scored Rbreak, Madeira’s Varsity as did senior captain Trudy Lacrosse team competed Painter. Grace remarks that against Mercersburg Acad- fellow junior, Sophia Phal- emy on April 3 in the first tankar, had an “amazing inaugural M Cup tourna- breakaway” with a ground ment. The snails emerged victorious, winning 8-6, in Mercersburg and Ma- a close game marked by fast deira teams have faced breakaways and strategic off in 10 different sports over the fall, winter, and Part of this victory can spring athletics seasons. also be credited to the team’s hard work and ball and also scored. Krysten Scott ‘19 battles through opponents for the ball. Photo Courtesey of Jane Rathbun. commitment over spring Although Madeira break, during which they took home the trophy, helped them persevere. Part sharpening their stick skills most points at the end of practiced and competed. the players acknowledged of this victory can also be and speed. the year brings home the that the game was intense credited to the team’s hard Mercersburg and coveted M Cup trophy. goals. Junior captain Grace and nerve wracking, with work and commitment Madeira teams have faced Thus far, Mercersburg has Frerichs led the first draw, Mercersburg in the lead for over spring break, dur- off in 10 different sports collected wins in cross followed closely by Annie the first half. According to ing which they practiced over the fall, winter, and country, field hockey, soc- Newton ’20, who scored Trudy, the game bounced and competed. The team spring athletics seasons. cer, and tennis. With a the first goal. A number back and forth, but luck- traveled to Virginia Beach Each win in a varsity com- win in volleyball, and now, of players, ranging from ily the positive energy on for a lacrosse tournament, petition earns one point, lacrosse, Madeira is gaining the sidelines and benches winning several games and and the school with the momentum in the M Cup. This Season’s Lacrosse Standings

Caroline Potter ‘20 rushes to first base. Photo Cour- tesey of Macey Jacobs.

Catherine Moe ‘21 cheers with her lacrosse stick. The softball team practices pitching and catching. Photo Courtesey of Macey Jacobs. Photo Courtesey of Macey Jacobs.

The lacrosse team practices stick skills. Photo Courtesey of Macey Jacobs.

Lilian Rathbun '20 swiftly saves a goal for the snails.Photo Courtesey of Jane Rathbun. Madeira snail from 1984. ENTERTAINMENT 11 Jussie Smollett’s True Crime Two Steps Forward, One Step Back all of that progress. It is heart- Pride marches, Black Lives Mat- breaking to think that this event ter, and the constant demand could deny actual victims of hate for equality, hate crimes against crimes a chance at justice. Smol- LGBTQ+ and colored people are lett’s actions were careless and finally being taken seriously. But destructive, and people of color when a celebrity with as much and LGBTQ+ people are being media influence as Jussie Smol- forced to pay the price for them. lett fakes an attack, it causes Hate crimes are still people to stop taking hate crimes extremely common in the US, and their prevalence has actually risen in the past few years. Last Smollett’s actions were year, the FBI reported a 17% in- careless and destructive, crease in hate crimes, a large part and people of color and of which were against LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ people are being and colored people. In December of 2018, a Latino father and son forced to pay the price for were brutally beaten by a man them. shouting “I’m here to kill a Mexi- can,” and this event is only one or LGBTQ+ and colored people Jussie Smollett performing on tour with “Empire,” the show he worked on. He was well liked by audiences, of many recent attacks. Incidents seriously. The public is suddenly and fans could have never imagined expected him to do what he did. Photo Courtesy of Flickr. like this are very real for people more skeptical, and that makes did not think this possible, as issue was finally given a voice, of color and LGBTQ+ people, life so much harder for these two Neha Sinha ‘20 they believed there was no way but Jussie Smollett turned it into and unfortunately, most of the communities. It also makes life Staff Writer someone could do something a joke. He created a false story time they are not taken serious- difficult for victims of assault in n January 29th, many peo- that terrible. Sadly, it was true. to promote publicity for him- ly. It is very easy to ignore these general. Jussie Smollett’s faked at- Ople opened their phones Jussie Smollett’s ac- self, and it was devastating. This events and claim that America tack received an extreme amount to find multiple posts about an tions do not only impact him; country finally reached a point doesn’t have a hate problem. It of media attention, and for many attack on actor Jussie Smollett. they have consequences for all is easy to dismiss these attacks people, it is their only knowledge It was a racial and homopho- LGBTQ+ and colored people as and call the victims liars, and of hate crimes, and this percep- bic assault, and the public was well. In American history, peo- This country finally for a long time, that is what hap- tion enforces the false belief that outraged and devastated. As ple from these two communities reached a point where pened. Hate groups such as the hate crimes are not real and vic- more information was released have often been falsely accused hate crimes against col- Ku Klux Klan committed brutal tims are faking their attacks. The about this event, the wave of of crimes they didn’t commit ored and LGBTQ+ people hate crimes against people of United States has recently start- shock and frustration continue color on a daily basis, and little to ed to create a culture of believ- and painted as criminals. Attacks were taken seriously, and to expand. But, as people ex- against people of color have a his- no action was taken to put a stop ing the victims, but if Smollett’s pressed their sentiments about tory of not being taken seriously, Smollett’s actions may to this for many decades. Jussie attack is people’s only reference the attack and demanded to see and their voices are usually si- have ruined all of that Smollett, however, has brought as to what hate crimes are, this changes for LGBTQ+ people and lenced. So when the Jussie Smol- progress. us further away from progress culture could easily be damaged. people of color, it was revealed lett attack got a large amount of after many steps had been taken It would be heartbreaking to see that the assault was staged by media attention, many people where hate crimes against people to create a more just society, and victims not being able to get jus- Jussie Smollett, and suddenly no were relieved that hate crimes of color and LGBTQ+ people that is extremely disheartening. tice, but because of Jussie Smol- one knew what to think. Much were finally being taken serious- were taken seriously, and Smol- Recently, social issues lett, that is a very real possibility. of the public was shocked and ly. People were relieved that this lett’s actions may have ruined have started to change. Through Blending Culture and Comedy: Netflix’s New Show Sparks Conversation

Rachel Adler ‘22 Netflix’s show is a Staff Writer reimagined version of a 1975 etflix’s One Day at a Time comedy, also titled One Day at Nblends comedy with se- a Time. Both versions follow di- rious and occasionally con- vorced mothers with children troversial topics to create a and touch on the controver- show that will make viewers sial topics of the time. Daniel both laugh and cry. The show Fienberg, a writer for The Hol- looks into the life of Penelope lywood Reporter, comments Alvarez (Justina Machado), on the common themes of the a divorced mom from a Cu- shows: “the success of One Day ban family who lives with her at a Time is a tribute to writers One Day at a Time is available on the popular streaming service Netflix.Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Com- mons. mother and children. Each The key to One Day at a topics fit for a contemporary that “it also manages to deftly others, all while remaining a character faces his or her own Time’s success is its ability audience. The show uses dif- weave specific Latino cultural comedy-based show. Although personal issues, using family ficult topics in a way that is references into universal hu- the characters might be deal- support to guide them. These to blend old school themes easy to relate to and under- mor.” This successful blending ing with something serious, struggles range from day to with new relevant topics stand. They incorporate these of culture and comedy makes a the show always finds space day issues to tackling many rel- fit for a contemporary topics by presenting them as for a comedic moment or a evant topics such as homopho- audience. something the characters are This successful blending of joke, keeping the show light- bia, sexism, racism, immi- dealing with, not by shov- culture and comedy makes hearted in nature. Netflix’s gration, and depression. One taking what worked about old- ing it in the audience’s face. One Day at Time is a fantas- Day at a Time can attribute its school family sitcoms, giving it a show that is relatable Another key to the tic show that combines seri- success to its ability to address value that will make it resonate to some audiences and show’s popularity is its abil- ous and relevant topics with these topics while still keeping with a contemporary audience educational to others, all ity to blend the family’s Cu- comedy to create a show that the show a light-hearted com- and having a cast able to make ban culture into humor that while remaining a come- is enjoyable for all audiences. edy. The show’s first season the most of both the familiar- all audiences can understand dy-based show. debuted in 2017, and has con- ity and the freshness.” The key and laugh along with. Laura tinued to gain popularity, with to One Day at a Time’s success Bradley, a writer for Vanity show that is relatable to some its third season having come is its ability to blend old school Fair, reflects on this, stating audiences and educational to out in early February 2019. themes with new relevant 12 ENTERTAINMENT From Teresa Teng to Hip-Hop Cauliflower How C-POP Combines Tradition and Modernity Tacos Corinna Chen ‘21 A Reimagined Take on a Staff Writter Beloved Classic -pop, meaning Chinese Cpopular music, has become more and more widespread throughout the world during the 20th and 21st century. It could be sung in standard Chinese language or in a variety of dialects, especially in Northern China. It is now mainly popular in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Macey Jacobs ‘22 and other common Chinese- Staff Writer speaking communities. It also Tacos originated as easy has a growing influence in the to eat handheld lunches for Mexi- countries outside the Chinese can mining workers in the 18th community, such as South Famous Chinese popular music singer Jay Chou singing in a music festival. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia century. Since then, they have Korea and Japan. Commons. become a classic tex mex dish, a music, C-pop has its own pe- inside story and uses modern like 21-stringed or 25-stringed The first time Chinese fan favorite food all around. My culiarity based on China’s long pop music’s melody and skills. plucked musical instrument, popular music appeared was in twist on the dish uses cauliflower history. The C-pop was clas- It combined the traditional pipa, Chinese stringed musi- the 1930s in Mainland China. in place of chicken or beef, but it sified into certain categories, Chinese culture and the West- cal instrument with a fretted is just as delicious and perfect for But after 1949, it was devel- like rock and hip-hop, which ern hip-hop culture. Sometimes fingerboard, erhu, two-stringed a meatless Monday! Not only is oped mostly in Hong Kong and are really common, and other it even contains some parts of bowed instrument, and Xiao, this meal vegetarian, but it is ex- Taiwan. Since 1977, with the categories that are special, such traditional Chinese opera and Chinese vertical bamboo flute. tremely simple and comes togeth- implementation of the policy as the Chinese style R&B music. ancient poetries. There are also There are still some er in less than an hour. Roasted of opening up to the outside The Chinese style R&B music some special categories like the deficiencies in the development cauliflower, when cooked cor- world, the pop music from was really popular throughout style from the ethnic minori- of Chinese popular music like rectly, is crunchy on the outside Hong Kong and Taiwan began ties. There are a lot of famous the lack of originality and the and soft on the inside, and is an to enter the Mainland and the songs from the Mongol ethnic lack of privacy. The orientation ideal vessel for any combination music from Mainland gradu- Now in the 21st century, of spices or flavors. As for the taco group, Tibetan ethnic group, of C-pop has gradually become ally became the core of Chinese seasoning, the main flavor comes C-pop in Hong Kong, and Yi ethnic group, which all commercialized lacking artistic popular music. Now in the 21st from a mix of garlic and cumin, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, have their own styles. An- value. At the same time, The century, C-pop in Hong Kong, which is a spice made from the other characteristic of Chinese K-pop, J-pop, and popular Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and and Mainland China has seeds of a leafy plant. It’s often popular music is its musical music in Europe and America Mainland China has formed a formed a state of mutually used in curry dishes, but can instruments, as it always uses a also have a great impact on state of mutually integration, also be found in any fajita or taco integration, penetration, combination of Chinese tradi- the Chinese musical market. penetration, and influence. spice mix. It gives a perfect earthy, and influence. tional instruments and Western However, there are still numer- More and more Chinese pop nutty, spicy kick to the dish. instruments. There is wide ous Chinese musicians actively stars also appeared in the world Ingredients: China in recent years, because usage of the traditional instru- composing pluralistic songs arena like Teresa Teng. 1 head cauliflower, it uses Chinese culture as its ments such as guzheng, zither- who have introduced the C-pop chopped Unlike other pop into the world arena. ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons cumin Across 2 tablespoons garlic 1. This tree branches out powder of his comfort zone to help 2 teaspoons chili pow people Marvel Mania der 2 teaspoons chili flakes 3. Formerly known as 2 tablespoons paprika Emil Blonsky Salt and Pepper to taste 6. Tactical expert of Guardians of the Galaxy For the topping: ½ Onion, chopped 8. Don’t tell J. Jonah 1 tomato, chopped Jamison, but he is real 1 Avocado, chopped 10. The leading maternal Juice of 1 lime figure of the Fantastic Four Salt and Pepper to taste 12. Can stretch around a Directions: problem! 1) Preheat the oven to 13. 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