6 The New Trier News The 385 Friday, April 15, 2016 Students seek to solidify their summer plans Junior Bizzy James discovered Adding to the diversity of sum- For service, there is the Winnetka have a career, but you do need to think Service, learning her summer experience through the mer plans, senior Cristiano Rotolo Volunteer Center, which can get in- about how you spend your time. and adventure lead local Kenilworth Union Church Im- will be continuing his Senior Project terested students in touch with a wide What’s important is passion and pact Youth Group, which will be tak- by working on Bridge Initiative as the variety of organizations. doing what you enjoy.” There are op- students across the ing her to Kingston, Jamaica. Chicago Director. Bridge Initiative is To simplify it even further, un- portunities to live at and experience a “We’re working with a high a nonprofit founded by high school der Naviance there is an Enrichment college, go on service trips around the globe school and a church doing some build- students. Programs section which provides a world, and real life internships with by Max Minogue ing projects along with helping out the According to their mission state- list that can be refined to any interests. professionals, among many other op- school.” ment, “The Bridge Initiative is a non- All programs are handpicked by Mary tions. With summer closing in, students This is the second trip James will profit organization that connects these Washelesky, who works in the career Of course, many options can be are finalizing adventurous summer take with the group, as she went to individuals [with disabilities] to long- center. expensive, but expense is not always plans. Guatemala this past summer. term employment opportunities.” For students who need help find- a deciding factor for a good summer. The common factor for these “Originally I decided to join Rotolo will be working with high ing and forging new connections, Thorngren talked about Career trips is students reaching out to past youth group because all of my cousins school students throughout the coun- Susan Thorngren, the coordinator of Exploration courses that run through connections. did it and loved it, and it was a great try to create a network of relationships the New Trier Development Program, Oakton Community College, three Senior Ike Nierman will be trav- opportunity to give back to the world between local businesses and pro- went in-depth on the personalized op- week courses with professionals that eling to New Zealand and staying with and strengthen my religion,” James grams or residencies for people with portunities that can be found through cost the same as a New Trier summer a friend that he met while working as a said. disabilities. the post-high school department; school class. camp counselor. Meanwhile, junior Rachel Skol- “We’ll also research by doing job “I can work with students to Thorngren’s main point is that “I’m gonna arrive at the end of nik plans on spending two weeks in shadows and volunteer work with lo- make a list of opportunities that suit time spent over the summer is, and his finals, and then we’ll mellow out Hungary through the Szarvas Fellow- cal organizations to find the best way them.” should be, different for everyone. and check out the city of Christchurch ship program. to differentiate ourselves as a compa- Thorngren went on to say that “It’s important that students use for a little and see what college life is “Every year they select 20 Amer- ny and to best utilize our skill set to be there were opportunities to be found their time wisely. For some, it’s camp; like there,” Nierman said. icans per session, like 50 people total, the most impactful for the people we in nearly every interest area: engineer- for others, summer school, or a job, “He lives on a farm there. I’ll to go to this camp and be the Ameri- are trying to help,” Rotolo said. ing, humanitarian, medicine, the arts, an internship, an intensive one week meet his family, work a little, then can ambassadors. There are Jews from Still, summer is months away education, language, technology, and program, or just spending time with we’ll hit the road and drive around the all over Europe, Israel, and then the 20 and many students have not decided business. family. The important thing is to not country.” of us from America.” on what they’re doing. “You don’t have to grow up and remain sedentary.” “Dawn of Justice” pleases fans Think before bragging about Despite its negative spring break adventures reviews, “Batman v. even if they stay home. Dunne him- “Staycationers” may self stayed home for spring break Superman” appeals feel left out during for the last three years without feel- ing left out, because he always had a to the comic fans spring break chats great time. by Arjun Thakar Spanish teacher Tonya Piscitel- by Carina Brendl lo agreed with Dunne and Warshauer Zack Snyder’s “Batman v. Su- While there seems to be a uni- that contrary to popular belief, stay- perman: Dawn of Justice” isn’t so versal perception that most students ing home does not mean being bored. much a dawn of the Justice League travel to expensive places over spring “You could have done really ex- as it is a glimpse of it along the hori- break, discussing vacation plans in citing things, like what if you stayed zon, and despite negative critical re- advisery and class remains contro- here and went to a Blackhawks ception, the film has a wide appeal to versial among students and teachers. game?” Piscitello said. She added avid comic book fans. “If you didn’t do anything as that some kids will answer that way, but most don’t. “Dawn of Justice” is a contin- With a $160 million opening weekend, fans have flocked to see the film | DCcomics.com exciting as other people, you can feel uation of 2013’s “Man of Steel,” in kind of left out or bad,” senior Mi- Piscitello said about talking to which Metropolis is devastated by “Batman v. Superman” assumes cent on Rotten Tomatoes, the false chelle Cheng said about discussing students who stayed home, “It’s con- the fight between Superman (Henry that audiences have a basic knowl- expectation is what has sparked crit- spring break plans. She explained sistent, it doesn’t matter what break Cavill) and General Zod (Michael edge of the history of these charac- ics to completely denounce this film that this can be particularly bother- it is, immediately they say, ‘Well, I Shannon). ters, wasting no time for explana- as a disaster. some in advisery, a place where break just stayed here.’ And immediately The discovery of these godlike tions. Moviegoers have shown their plans are often shared. the tone and everything about it tells aliens sparks a worldwide debate With this being only the second disapproval of these uninformed rat- Cheng thought there’s a percep- you that there’s this air of ‘I didn’t do regarding what should be done with film in DC’s cinematic universe, the ings. The $170 million made open- tion that many students at the school something as exciting.’” the seemingly all-mighty Krypto- plot seems a bit rushed at times. Cer- ing weekend indicates that most fans travel to expensive locations over Funo agreed with Piscitello that nian. tain characters needed fleshing out, who resist critical opinions and still break, even if that might not be the students who stay home over break The movie begins with Bruce and as Snyder fails to expand upon appreciate the characters and the case. usually throw in the word “just” or Wayne (Ben Affleck) experiencing plot points, several characters may comics will still find something to This perception forms when say that they did “nothing.” “It does firsthand the consequences of their come across as somewhat underde- enjoy from the film. your entire friend group is traveling seem like maybe they have an inter- destructive battle. He prepares to veloped. This is in part thanks to the somewhere and you’re the only one nal expectation that they’re supposed fight against Superman with the re- Amy Adams’ Lois Lane usu- movie’s superb and expensive vi- staying behind, she explained. to live up to some kind of fantastic luctant help of his former guardian ally only serves to push the story sual effects. Snyder has shown his Senior Amrita Krishnan agreed spring break,” she said. and technical expert Alfred Penny- forward, and Jessie Eisenberg’s un- mastery behind the camera in his with Cheng, adding that social media Piscitello thought that a possible worth (Jeremy Irons). stable and manipulative Lex Luthor previous works, and this film is no serves to amplify this mindset. “Ev- reason for this phenomenon is our Irons is a delight to watch as is never given a proper introduction. exception. eryone posts pictures of their destina- drive to always do something. a cynical assistant who criticizes Those who are well–versed in Filmed in Detroit and Chicago, tion on Facebook and Instagram, so “I try to help students see the Bruce instead of serving him tea as the comics’ lore, however, will find a the movie’s action sequences are sat- becoming a staycationer almost has a value and worth of sometimes doing a butler. plethora of references and teases that isfying and present the fights with a stigma attached to it.” nothing. The problem is, we aren’t Seeing DC’s Trinity together on are sure to keep them anticipated for believable intensity. Because of this issue, art teacher programmed to do nothing,” she said. the big screen is still hard to believe sequels. The movie’s visuals are com- and adviser Gardiner Funo O’Kain is Junior boy’s adviser chair, Greg- for hardcore fans of the comics. Snyder’s DC Universe is more plemented by a riveting soundtrack. careful not to turn spring break con- ory Sego, disagreed. “As educators, Cavill’s Man of Steel is less of bleak than the average live action Superhero soundtrack veteran Hans versations into a compare/contrast as people who care about young an over-achieving Boy Scout and comic book movie. There are some Zimmer teamed up with Junkie XL situation where everyone is forced people, we want to see kids engaged more of a hesitant and superhuman light-hearted moments, but unlike to compose original music for the to talk. in something,” he said, referring to being. the Marvel Cinematic Universe, film. These tracks often add- ad Funo said that for other ad- spring break. This works within the frame- Snyder’s gritty interpretation is ditional excitement to the already viseries with different dynamics this Sego added that this does not work of the film, but he is vastly un- meant for more serious fans. tense fight scenes while producing a may be different, but feels that her necessarily mean academics. Espe- dercut by Affleck’s comic accurate Those expecting an inspiring lighter mood for the more emotional advisery requires more of a support- cially nowadays, kids can use the interpretation of Frank Miller’s Bat- superhero flick with jokes through- scenes. ive environment “where people can Internet to explore their interests and man in the graphic novel “The Dark out will likely be somewhat sur- In conjunction with the visu- appreciate whatever anybody’s doing expand their horizons, he said. Knight Returns.” prised by the darker cinematography als, they add to the experience, but and see that whatever you’re doing Sego explained that teachers of- Miller’s Batman is a veteran that Snyder strove for. alone, the soundtrack may sound out has its merits.” ten ask students about spring break at crime fighting and more physi- While the title of the movie is of place. Junior Connor Warshauer, on plans out of genuine interest. On top cal than past incarnations. Affleck “Batman v. Superman,” indicating “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of the other hand, thought that talking of that, they ask in an earnest attempt shines both as the philanthropic a large and epic battle between the Justice” isn’t afraid to take a risk. In- about spring break is not that big of a to get to know their students better. Wayne and skull-cracking Batman. two, it should have been called “Bat- stead of making a movie that would deal. He understood why staycations “As a math teacher for 20 years, Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince is man Scuffles with Superman.” The appeal to general audiences, Snyder might make some kids feel excluded, I wanted to get to know my students a mysterious side player in a larg- marketing for this film hyped up a crafted one that most fans will be but explained that because you can beyond their math abilities. I feel like er conflict, but her portrayal of the major confrontation, but it is only a grateful for. still have a lot of fun at home, talking those appropriate and respectful con- fierce Amazonian Wonder Woman minor part of a very long film. While the film may have failed about it is fine. nections help to build and support a is impressive, especially in a genre The first half is very exposi- critically, its fan appeal and success- Junior Griffin Dunne agreed, mutual, respectful and professional where leading female superheroes tion-heavy and features heavy polit- ful effects are sure to excite viewers explaining that students can enjoy working environment,” Sego said. are severely limited. ical drama that didn’t sit well with for the upcoming Justice League themselves and do interesting things critics. Currently holding a 29 per- movie.