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experience. Lexi Sparrow ‘12 said, “Even though I Laptop Lifestyle wasn’t at Beaver last year, I think that [laptops] improve Taylor Hayes ‘12 derstand how laptops would the classroom because they change what goes on inside give the class a chance to In many ways, technology the classroom. Does it make explore more than what is in the classroom has made a difference if we take notes just inside the textbook.” for a better educational on paper or on the com- Speaking of textbooks, some experience. When I step puter? At the time I couldn’t classes have converted to e- into class every day, there visualize how everything books. An e-book is simply a isn’t one person without a would come together. I have normal textbook but on the laptop. My classmates and I come to realize, though, computer. Some are acces- can take notes, read infor- that the laptop environment sible through the internet mation that teachers send is just one more thing that whereas others are made to to us, and instantly collabo- makes Beaver unique. be downloaded. This has not rate on projects via Google Many students support only made Beaver a more Docs, even if we are not in the new laptop program, “green” environment but has the same room. despite it being a large also taken away the hassle I remember last spring investment for their fami- of having to carry around when I heard about the lies to make. Most students laptop requirement for the believe that using laptops continued on pg 3 upcoming year. I didn’t un- has expanded the classroom

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Portrait of a did you start? reference anything specific. Finding A New Lucky Clover Chuckle-Miester A lot of the times my jokes I segued into writ- will reflect more so a mood But last year, when every- ing comedy from writing or a general issue than a Neddy Beckwith ‘11 thing was lined up for the Joseph Randles ‘12 and drawing comics: wee specific thing. Luckily for us, Celtics to repeat the magic I have been a fan of “the little comic strips. I’ve been history repeats itself. Any- When Danny Ainge went of the 2007-2008 season, Onion,” an online com- writing it for ever and have way, I usually turn to the out and traded five young the age of the team was edy newspaper, for a long been good at it for about -2 news and, from there, I try players to the Minnesota exposed. Late in the second time, and so when I heard a months (May is going to be to gauge how I feel about it, Timberwolves in exchange quarter of a game against the Beaver Graduate wrote for a big month for me). I even and try to put that reflection for Kevin Garnett, and three Utah Jazz, Kevin Garnett the Onion, I tracked him had a weird comedy maga- into words. That’s something more players to the Seattle went up for an alley-oop and down as quickly as I could. zine here at Beaver. In the that I think the Onion does Supersonics for Ray Allen, he came down awkwardly on The Onion takes current end, it only had two pages in better than anyone else. Of knew that these two veteran his right knee. He was forced events and portrays them an odd issue of the Imprint. course, just as often its just a superstars were capable of to miss the next 14 games in a comic manner, all the Crazy beans! silly idea that pops into your bringing the Celtics their and eventually the rest of the while poking fun at mod- head. first championship in twenty season. The Celtics made a ern culture. Stories range How did you start writing for Everyone’s writing two years. However, he also respectful run in the playoffs from bizarre topics such as: the Onion? process is different, but I’m knew that this success would despite the loss of KG, and “Celebrity smell-alike sweats usually watching the news in most probably be short lived. were able to make it to the just like ” and The Onion auditions for the dead of night trying to In an attempt to recreate the Eastern Conference Semi- “Scientists successfully teach new freelancers twice every spit out 10 random words. “big three” of Larry Bird, Finals, giving the Orlando gorilla it will die some- year, and I applied along Kevin Mchale and Robert Magic a run for their money day” to more topical issues with all the other fresh- What is the extent of your Parrish, Ainge surrounded before being eliminated. such as the 2010 Census. faced, dewey eyed chuckl- interactions with the Onion 31 year old Paul Pierce with This year, after an impres- Through a series of emails, it emeisters. You apply by Staff? two more players in their sive start, the Celtics have was my pleasure to interview writing 10 headlines and a thirties, and who are both begun to look like a team Alex Firer, an eccentric and short script based on some- I send in about 15 head- arguably past the prime of getting older and more very entertaining person. thing they give you. You lines every week, they read their careers. The risk in this tired each game. The usual gotta go dark though, man! them, choose the ones they move was high, but when energetic and lively defen- How long have you been Gotta creep into the of like the most, then later on the Celtics cruised through sive leader Kevin Garnett writing comedy, how and why humanity! choose the ones that go into the regular season, came has been dragging his bad production. It’s pretty keen. out on top of two incred- knee up and down the floor, IN THIS ISSUE: What is your writing process I talk to some of the writ- ible 7 games series against clearly lacking the defensive like? How does somebody ers and editors from time to the Hawks and Cavaliers, energy and effectiveness simply write a one-liner? time, and a kinder group of blew past the Pistons in the that played a key part in the School Life...... p.2 people you’d be hard pressed conference finals and eventu- Celtics championship in Opinion...... p.3 Onion News Network to find. ally past the rival Los Angeles 2008. Both Paul Pierce and (ONN) likes stories about Lakers, it was all worth it for Ray Allen have seen their Sports...... p.4-5 current events, dark things, Do you intend on continuing Ainge and for every Celt- numbers drop this year as Arts & Living...... p.6-7 and pure awesomeness, but your comedy/writing career ics fan that had stayed true well. Allen’s dropping in Fun...... p.8 because the videos take so full time? to the team throughout the every shooting category in- long to produce, I can never dark ages. cluding free throw percent-

continued on pg 5 continued on pg 4 EDITOR ONLINE ONLY LUCY HICKS ‘10 What is Robotics? School Life Top 5 Hang-out spots THE BEAVER READER • MAY 2010 Lunch Room said that the tions available, but the qual- Julia Cohen ‘11 & Lani students changes in ity of the hot food remains Mann ‘11 need a the cafeteria the same” said Nandini. boost Presentation is everything, are more In addition to improv- to reach especially when it comes to than super- ing the dining environment sandwich food. Even the most deli- ficial- there and food, the cafeteria wrap. cious meal can seem unap- have been has also replaced the juice “They pull petizing if it is not presented some relevant machines. The old machines their bod- in an attractive way. That is changes in only offered three options ies over one of this reasons why, this the quality of which many considered dull the coun- past year, the Beaver din- the food, too. compared to modern com- ter to get ing hall underwent a major Several people mercial juice bars. The new a bowl of change. All of its previous we spoke with machines are a huge hit. fruit,” one carts, made of outdated and observed that There are many more op- teacher worn materials, were re- the salad bar tions, ranging from plain old observes. placed, and the cafeteria was has definitely water to tropical fruit juices. While soon equipped with new and improved. According to our student most are improved equipment. Ev- “They now poll, the most popular juice happy eryone was confused when have many is the peach cocktail. The with the the cafeteria first made this more options new cafeteria renovations improved change, but people have now of toppings have been a great addition aesthet- grown to appreciate these to put on for the school, enhancing ics of the new counters. The new sleek your salad, the look of the dining hall foods black and silver countertops and these new and quality of the food. presenta- provide a much more attrac- toppings are tion, an the food has gotten better. tive setting, and the cafeteria of better quality,” says stu- important question is, does Although the hot foods are food now looks pleasant and dent Nandini Srinivasan ‘11. What do you think about the it actually taste better? We not great, we think that it more appealing. The only The hot food, however, is a changes to the cafeteria? Have walked around the school has improved a substantial complaint has been directed different story, “They have they been for the better or the asking people this question. amount. at the height of the new increased the number of op- worst? Personally, we believe that The majority of people counter. Some middle school TRULY HONORABLE? A Look at Beaver’s Humanities Honors Programs Willy Tucker ‘10 riculum in English and His- problem here is that there a self-reflection. This is departments need to do is When a student completes a tory classes has a less steady is no way to properly cater where the system is flawed. completely overhaul the course designated “Honors,” record. The Science, Math, to every student’s specific When a student signs up for current system and leave no it would seem reasonable to and Foreign Language classes needs. The teacher simply Honors History or Honors stone unturned. They should assume a few things: are all divided based on the cannot effectively run at two English, by and large, they work together to create more level, so Honors classes are speeds with two different are just signing up for more programs like the Honors The student in question totally separate entities from curricula at the same time. of the same work everyone History Forums, programs worked hard to attain his or the standard classes being of- Instead of having dispa- else does. There is very little that demand high-level criti- her goals. fered. This allows for a faster rate classes for Honors and to distinguish these students, cal thinking on the part of speed at which the classes non-Honors, English and other than a few hours less the students, not just extra The student displayed a cu- learn the material. It also History have students sign- sleep. typing. They should also riosity that stretched beyond allows teachers to properly ing up for Honors individu- Is there a solution to this develop a more strict system the standard divide the subject matter, ally within each class. These problem? Yes. In fact there for qualification. If at the curriculum. so the Honors students can students are then required are two. The first is the sepa- end of the term a student learn more advanced mate- to complete however many ration of History and Eng- completed the necessary The student performed at a rial at the same time as the extra tasks in order to earn lish classes like the rest of the work, but did not display higher level, exceeding nor- standard-level students are Honors credit. The problem school. It’s relatively simple, genuine extra effort, that mal expectations. learning at their level. This with this method is that and would certainly allow student should not receive allows for every student to the tasks assigned are often for better learning experi- Honors credit. It may hurt Aren’t Honors classes for receive a proper education, simple busywork and rarely ences all around. However, some transcripts, but if those that go above and and it maximizes the benefit do anything to make the it seems unlikely that such Beaver is to repair what beyond? In some cases, this for each student. student reach beyond what a switch would be made, many believe to be a broken is true. Beaver’s Honors would normally be expected. considering the extra system, it has to be done. offerings in the Sciences, History and English, how- There are a few worthy ef- pressure it would put on Mathematics, and Foreign ever, subscribe to a different forts, such as the Honors the teaching staff and the Do you agree or disagree with Languages have proven to be method. Rather than having History Forum system, but, schedule. The second solu- this arguement? Teachers, fair measures of a student’s separate classes, all students for the most part, they sim- tion would take more time what is your prospective? Were willingness to go beyond. are in the same room, being ply make the student grind to organize, but would cer- you aware of this issue? However, the Honors cur- taught by the same teacher, out an extra couple hours tainly make a lasting impact. at the same time. The worth of papers, and maybe What the teachers in those http://newspaper.bcdschool.org page 2 EDITOR ONLINE ONLY WILLIAM TUCKER ‘10 History Forum Submissions Opinion Are you a Mac or a PC? THE BEAVER READER • MAY 2010 Problems With Student Council Laptop Lifestyle Lucy Hicks ‘10 Taylor Hayes ‘12 After having listened to continued from page # on it in school during my speeches for four years, they heavy textbooks, something free time. Of course, being all start to blend together, all students can benefit from. in an environment so de- promising similar actions Another benefit of the pendent on technology has and vowing to be more technology enriched school its drawbacks. Naturally it is productive than the last year. life is the connection be- hard to resist the temptation Why is it then, that every tween teachers and students. to quickly check your email year Student Council does Each teacher has a website or log into facebook during not seem to accomplish where they can post upcom- class, but by making us resist many of the tasks it says it ing assignments, handouts, the distraction, we have will? This made me wonder and useful websites for become more responsible exactly what was keeping the research. Carson Keator students. student council from com- ‘11 said, “Using laptops has Becoming a “laptop pleting these tasks, and what made it so much better to school” has been a good needs to be done next year communicate with teachers and worthwhile decision. to be more productive. and students. We are all on That being said, we are still Coming into Student of the ordeal, and student about what will happen at the same emailing and writ- in the inaugural year of the Council as a representative officials were allowed to help the school and when. In my ing systems, making sched- program and there are still to the Parent Association out with student turnout to opinion, the most important uling and projects much things to be considered. and Trustees in the Fall, the sporting event. Indi- step that can be taken to easier.” Organization and Teddy Kesting-Handly ‘11 I thought I was going to vidual stands for each grade make Student Council more keeping up with assignments remarked, “I think the lap- finally have the chance to were discouraged. This hap- effective and productive is has not been as much of a top program at Beaver has partake in the changes in pened with other events too; reevaluating our priorities. problem for most students. a lot of potential, unfortu- the policies that Student throughout the year I found Currently, The Talent Show Since so much of our lives nately, I don’t think Beaver is Council members had been there were many constraints and Fun Day seemed to be is based on the computer prepared or has been utiliz- talking about for years. in both the student council’s the only thing on student if you unexpectedly do not ing the full potential of this Some of these changes that ability and the administra- council’s agenda. There have your laptop it could program. “ There is ample Student Council sought to tion’s ability to allot the needs to be more of a focus potentially create many time to work out any prob- change included a better time and resources needed on the more important is- problems. Luckily, you can lems with the laptops and student-run Harvest Fest, to accomplish some of the sues taking place amongst borrow a laptop from the how they are used. It will more fun days, and more promised action in speeches. the student body, of course, library for the day. If most be interesting to see where student privileges. What I So before the student along with the fun stuff. work notes and homework things go from here. It may didn’t expect was how hard body starts getting up- Before we start looking are on Google Docs, you have taken a little while to it would be to accomplish set about not getting the forward to the vegetable gar- can access them from any settle in , but I am confident any of these goals because of bean bag chairs that were dens and multiple fun days computer. that this new program is constraints on time, budget, promised, the whole idea mentioned in speeches, the I am happy to say that here to stay. and control of the student of Student Council needs student body really needs I think the change has council. to be considered. Yes, we to consider what they want been for the better. Having One of the first ideas were elected to “run the their year to look like and laptops around has opened What do you think of the discussed in our student student body,” but we are what they want the stu- many doors for teachers and Laptop initiative? Has it council meetings was how not the only groups doing dent voice to work towards students. Instead of waiting helped or hindered the class- Harvest was so. The administration, and throughout the entire year. until I get home to work on room experience? the irrevocable replacement as I learned, the trustees and an English essay, I can work for Harvest Fest: the Parent Parents Association, all play Association was in charge a role in making decisions The Devil Wears McQueen

Sara Radin ‘12 than half of the size of his shows are renowned for line would continue with- You can make all the loud collections from past years. their eccentricity and inno- out the designer. He also statements he used to make, Alexander McQueen’s For those who are unfa- vation. Robert Polet, chief suggested that the company but it won’t be him,” says death in London on Febru- miliar executive would expand as well. “We Jeffry M. Aronsson, former ary 11th of this year rocked with his of Gucci believe in the future of the chief executive of Oscar de the fashion world with not work, and owner brand,” he said during a la Renta and Donna Karan. only grief, but questions. Lee (his of 51% conference at which the Despite the reactions, Polet His unexpected suicide first stake of late designer was com- is adamant about his deci- occurred just days before name) the Mc- memorated. This decision sion. He is working now London Fashion Week; was a Queen to continue the line ignited on gathering a team of although not holding a promi- business, controversy from mainly designers he thinks will show of his own during nent, stepped other designers and writers, best re-create the style of this time, he was expected avant- forward who claim that McQueen Alexander McQueen; but is to attend the event. On top garde after a was irreplaceable. “People it possible to imitate what of this, he left behind 16 English designer with the week of silence since the can try to imitate Alexander was irreplaceable? pieces intended for Fashion tendency to be unpredict- suicide and announced that McQueen, but what’s it go- Week this fall, a little less able. His fashions and the Alexander McQueen ing to be? Brash behavior?

http://newspaper.bcdschool.org page 3 EDITOR ONLINE ONLY SEBASTIAN SMITH ‘11 Game Updates Sports Rondo an Uncoachable Player THE BEAVER READER • MAY 2010 The Future of Beaver Sports Sebastian Smith ‘11 the struggles the team went greatly outweigh the cost. through before Sherry Levin Alumni might donate This year, BCDS athletics came to BCDS. During the more if they see another has seen tremendous growth three seasons that took place EIL championship. More in many key areas. Basket- between the ‘05-’06 and recruits and more winning ball has always been the ‘07-08 season the team went will generate interest from most popular sport at the 5-18, 6-14, and 5-16 respec- even better players, fans, school, boasting the most tively. and College athletic pro- players at tryouts and about A large contribution to grams. Finally, the school a hundred fans at each home these improvements has will be more well-rounded, game. Both varsity basket- been new students with which was the goal of the ball teams competed against extensive basketball experi- athletic initiative. New England Preparatory ence and incredible playing For most BCDS seniors School Athletic Council ability. Most schools would college means freedom (NEPSAC) class C and D call these students recruits, from parents and endless last year. This is a much meaning the school gave the academic possibilities; more rigorous schedule than student a scholarship for however, if Beaver ath- most teams face at BCDS playing at the school. How- letics continue to grow, who compete against class ever, BCDS does not give college could start to hold D schools. Still, Beaver before thousands of fans. to mentor strong college out athletic scholarships. athletic scholarships for Boys varsity improved from Division III students rarely athletes into division I and This raises a key question: Beaver students. It is true 14 wins and 15 losses in receive athletic scholarships, II schools, BCDS will be- how will BCDS continue BCDS does have two to four the ‘08-’09 season to 21 but still can play against na- come a place for all kinds of to improve their basketball students each year who play and 6 over the past winter. tionally ranked teams; how- athletes and recruits. Beaver program without formally on college sports teams, but Girls Varsity Basketball also ever, they are in a much less could, in the coming years, recruiting players, as many only a select few have played refined their team, improv- competitive division. None- be a pathway for even more other competitive teams do? above NCAA Division III. ing from 15 and 8 in ‘08-’09 theless, playing in any of diverse success after high The cost to the school for In Division I and II, student to 16 and 5 this year. The these leagues requires strenu- school, including everything each recruit would be about athletes often receive athletic most astonishing aspect of ous work before college at from acting to accounting 34,000 annually, the school scholarships and play against the Girls Varsity team is a competitive high school. to the NBA. BCDS will be a tuition. But the gains could nationally ranked teams If Beaver can be a place truly rounded school.

NHL Needs Reworking New Lucky Clover Tyler Starr ‘10 selected to play. Another big Neddy Beckwith ‘11 The 2010 Vancouver Olym- difference was that the teams continued from page 1 pics proved two things about were playing for something the sporting world: Cana- meaningful. The level of age. The Celtics age has been dians need to take up an heart and hustle that Team dramatically revealed by interest in something other USA showed every game young, athletic teams such than ice hockey, and clearly, was light-years beyond that as the Atlanta Hawks, who watching ice hockey can be of the Bruins, even when went 4-0 against Boston this very thrilling and extremely competing against a division Lightning and the Florida NHL to make is to create regular season. engaging. The hitting and rival like the Canadiens or Panthers are strong fran- stronger international and So now, the big question physical play during the the Sabres. chises, there is no need for regional rivalries. I would for Danny Ainge and the games was immense and How can the NHL make two teams in Florida, where love to see a division of just rest of the Celtics organiza- often, at least twice a period, their games as entertaining hockey isn’t the most popu- Canadian teams where the tion is whether to continue a player was almost knocked as the Olympics? I person- lar sport to begin with. best team could compete to rely on the Big Three, or off the ice and into their ally think they should cut One way to add the against the best American make some significant moves bench. The two Canada ver- down the number of teams intensity that the Olympics team. International rivalries this offseason in an attempt sus USA hockey games were in league from thirty to had is to create stronger are compelling and allow to get younger. Both Ray Al- by far the best hockey games twenty five. If you want to divisional rivalries. If there fans to show their nationali- len and Paul Pierce become I have seen in my lifetime increase the level of play, were twenty-five teams with ty and love for their country. free agents after this year, so and were definitely one of you need better players on six divisions, the NHL could Hopefully, the NHL will maybe change will come to the first major sports high- every team. Though this may have mini tournaments start to become more inter- Boston whether the Celtics lights of the new decade. cause some NHL players to during the regular season esting again. I’m sure if the want it or not. While I’ve yet So, why is it that the find themselves out of a job, where the top teams of each Bruins started playing well, to give up on our chances Olympic hockey games were it will help the league greatly division would compete the NHL will once again this season, I know I’m not so much more entertaining by showcasing the more against each other. Though become something I could alone with my serious con- than NHL games? For one, talented players more often. this would not take the place follow religiously and have cerns for the Celtics’ future. the level of play was much Another reason to cut teams of the Stanley cup, it could fun watching. Until then, Hopefully, the Celtics can higher. During the Olym- is that some franchises are add some more excitement I’m just going to watch the still remain a strong team pics, only the best of the best located on top of each other. to the regular season. One Red Sox. even after the big three leave. hockey players in world are Even though the Tampa Bay big change I would like the

http://newspaper.bcdschool.org page 4 Honoring Perfection: An Inside Look at the Lady Huskies Emily Belocwich ‘11 under pressure. She certainly back-to-back perfect seasons did that,” Head Coach Geno on April 6th against all-but- Millions of fans questioned Auriemma said. UConn-undefeated Stan- Even at moments the same exact thing after ford University Women’s the University of Con- throughout the game where Basketball Team. The final the UConn Women were necticut Women’s Basketball score, 53-47, rallied out to Team captured their 78th not playing to their full- be the lowest-scoring game est potential, they didn’t win: How in the world did in NCAA Championship they do it? I guess you could let their lead slip away to history, and it was by far the give Stanford the NCAA check off the usual things: closest game of the season an inspiring coach, unbeliev- Championship Title. It was for the UConn Huskies. It evident that this was more able facilities, an extraordi- was a clear indication of nary fanbase, and the elite of a “mental” game than a nerves on the Huskies’ part; physical one. The nerves, athletes. But even with all of any legitimate sports fan that it all rested in the hands the right time. Her coach the anxiety, and the fear was the resources that all of the would tell you that in the of the UConn Woman. spoke about her ability to all it took for it to all be Division I Basketball schools mentality of that game, all The Woman, being Maya lead the team with poise over. Auriemma couldn’t have, many still wonder, my- of the pressure was put on Moore. She finished off the and confidence, even under have stated it better himself, self included, how did they UConn to win. The unde- game with 23 points and an inconsolable amount “People wondered ‘what are manage to do it? feated seasons, the winning 11 rebounds, including 11 of pressure. “That’s what you going to do the first The University of Con- streak, and the champion- of the Huskies’ 17 2nd half makes them great. Maya’s a time we’re in a close game?’ necticut Women’s Basketball ship all rested in the hands points. I guess you could great scorer and you get that We reacted how champions team (39-0) acquired it’s of the UConn Women. say she hit the right shots at reputation by scoring points react.” 78th consecutive win in two Some, however, argue

Portait of a Chuckle-Miester The 5 Commandments of Joseph Randles ‘12 incredibly high production March Madness continued from page # value. If you are looking for Alex’s one-liners that Zeke Satloff ‘12 ... want to continue you beat but if you beat. are used in the ONN, you writing comedy in my fu- will find them occasionally Every year since the begin- (Look at Butler this year.) I ture, eking out chuckles for don’t care who they played, scrolling across the bottom ning of mankind the world a paycheck, then spending of the screen. We will have has associated the word if they win 24 straight games that paycheck on buckets. coming into the big dance, to settle for Alex’s one-liners march with “madness.” It’s a good life. for now, though it seems March Madness, as it is I’m choosing that team. 3. The Overrated Confer- likely that we will soon see called, consists of 64 col- What are your best memories his unique brand of comedy lege basketball teams who ence Theory of Beaver? The Big East was once elsewhere. all participate in Division Though not all of Alex’s 1. It is a tournament where considered the best confer- My best memories of ence in America. However, one-liners were completely these 64 teams compete to Beaver usually include school appropriate, here are be crowned the National over this past year we have its amazing teachers, Mr. learned that the Big East some of the ones that have Champion. It is a common Adjout’s amazing, strangely been used in the ONN. pastime for Americans to fill was not as strong as we first intellectually and politically out a bracket, where they thought. Yet, many people charged French classes, Mr. had the Big East doing One Liners Used: fill out the winner of every MacDonald’s amazingly -Marvel Makes Plans to Kill game and eventually pick a well. Doesn’t make sense, experimental Creative Writ- right? (Look at every team Off Stan Lee national champion. ing classes: all of them top -Toyota Remarkets Defective Fortunately for the in the Big East besides West notch! Virginia.) Cars for Daredevils students of Beaver Country -Obama Grants American Day School, Beaver gives 4. The Don’t Be Lame, The Onion is a fascinat- Pick an Upset Dude! Law- Army +1 Defense its students 2 weeks off for ing online newspaper and its http://www.theonion.com/ this tournament. This gave C’mon seriously? videos on the ONN have an me plenty of time to look Do I actually have to into every match-up and explain this one? It’s not fun pick a winner. This past if you always pick the team Which Beaver Athlete was the year I ended up only aver- several games that Kansas with the lower number, and age, ending up in the 65 played in and won. All of especially this year where Most Dominate in 2010? percentile and being about these game were against you have as many upsets 1.5 millionth in the world. good opponents; however, as we had. The probability However, during the Elite 8 in no game did Kansas seem that there will be no upsets A) Rene Castro ‘13 I was in the 99.4th percen- “dominant” to me. When is not in your favor, so please tile and was about 10,000th you are not confident in the smarten up and take some B) Daisy Jordan ‘11 in the world. In this article “strength” of a favorite, they upsets. I will give you 5 techniques are most likely destined for 5. Always bet against C) Matty Friedman ‘10 that worked very well for an early upset. Duke- me based on this past year’s 2. The When You Are Although this did not D) Ramon Ramao ‘11 results. Hot, You’re Hot Rule- work out so well for me this It is very hard for a team year, I’ve got to admit that E) Pierre Planche ‘10 The 5 commandments of to start winning games out it’s much more exciting than any other of my command- March Madness: of nowhere. (Look at Vil- Go to our website and vote on which Beaver ath- ments, and in my opinion is 1. The Kansas Theory lanova this year.) Therefore lete you thought was the most dominate in 2010 This past year I watched to me it doesn’t matter who my best piece of advice.

http://newspaper.bcdschool.org page 5 EDITOR ONLINE ONLY Diallo Spears ‘10 Movie Reviews Arts & Living Book Reviews THE BEAVER READER • MAY 2010 Mr. Sunny’s Diner

Kirsten Gute ‘11 that is perched off of Mass Ave that probably only holds I open the glass door with 30 people. But its owner, the black, painted letters whom we know by simply reading “Breakfast and Mr. Sunny, is so full of life Beyond” and hear that small and charisma along with his bell hanging at the door’s off beat vibe, that is always side sing softly. It closes warm. And the food could sharply behind me, and the not be better. Sunny’s is cold air slowly leaves my home to the world’s best body and is replaced with a breakfast sandwich, and it warm blanket of the smell must be accompanied by a of bacon and butter. I am glass of orange juice. No herded to the blue, paint- matter what is served, you chipped table with red and will be sure to thoroughly yellow chairs as its accesso- enjoy it. ries. My dad hangs his keys The atmosphere makes on the Snapple bottle caps for a perfect place to talk, that have been pinned to the eat, and enjoy! The walls, wall. You have to time your a creamy yellow, fill the arrival just right, or you will room with life and warmth be stuck out in the cold. even on the coldest winter Today we were just in time days. Posters of the Simp- with only one table left. sons, Mr. Potato Head, and Sunny’s Diner is the an American flag made of true definition of a buried wish I could buy a “Sunny’s are with. It has become the The address for Sunny’s bottle caps hang gently on treasure. Driving by it, Mix” because I enjoy it so favorite spot of my dad and Diner is: the wall. The music played you would never notice much. Its eclectic rhythm is me, and we wouldn’t dare 7 Landsdowne St. softly in the background the charm, genuine people, truly something never heard going anywhere else and up- Canbridge, MA matches perfectly with the and food that will fill any before yet does not distract setting the “Sunny Gods”. (617) 491-9550 feeling of Sunny’s. I always stomach. It is just a hole you from the company you

Lee’s Burger Place Has All Pokemon: In Retrospect Diallo Spears ‘10 Your Dining Needs of video games, a TV show, I was first introduced to several movies, a trading David Herman ‘12 favorites include chicken Pokémon in kindergarten, card game, a manga, and fingers and chicken wings, when I received a promo- even a theme park. Pikachu, Newton Center is a pan- subs and sandwiches, as well tional plushie with my kids’ the mascot of Pokémon, has theon of food destinations. french fries and onion rings. meal from KFC. It was a seal even appeared as a balloon Ranging from Tango Man- Don’t forget the salads! Of with a red and white tag on in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day go’s burritos to JP Lick’s ice course, one cannot hope to its fin that had “Pokémon! Parade. cream, this centre has its fair go to Lee’s without getting Gotta catch ‘em all!” written Of course, the world of share of great food. Recently, their “special sauce,” a house at the top and “Seel #86” Pokémon has changed a lot a new title contender has secret. written at the bottom. A few over the years. In fact, it has moved in. This holy of holies If you have not yet been weeks later, I was shopping changed so much that it is Lee’s Burger Place, a re- to Lee’s Burger Place, I sug- with my dad when I saw might not be recognizable changed! cent addition to the already gest you go. It is just what a game called “Pokémon to old fans. Ten years ago Though at the time of its fantastic list of restaurants in the doctor ordered. Also, Blue Version” on the shelf. it was practically common release, it seemed like it Newton Center. Lee’s Burger don’t forget napkins. Remembering my plushie, knowledge that there were would just be another fad, Place is something worthy of I asked my dad to buy the 150 Pokémon, but if you Pokémon has proven itself praise. Operating in the game for me, not know- were to ask someone today to be much more than that. space that once was Flip- ing what to expect. I didn’t how many Pokémon there Its everlasting popularity pin’ Burgers, this burger know it then. I was about to are, they probably couldn’t and worldwide success have joint has stuck to a basic become hooked, and hooked give you the right answer placed it in a class of its principle: serve great for several years. (there are 493). Almost own. With a fifth generation food,cheaply, and throw When Pokémon first everyone has heard of Poké- of video games expected to in great service. came to the USA, no one mon like Charmander and be released in Japan later this The menu at Lee’s could have predicted how villains like Team Rocket, year, the world of Pokémon Burger Place is noth- successful it was going to be. but how many people are is showing no signs of slow- ing short of amazing. What started as two video familiar with Swablu and ing down. Serving burgers with many Yes, it is as good as it looks. games released in 1996 has Team Galactica? Even the toppings as well as hotdogs evolved into a franchise television show’s popular with ‘the works’. Other which now includes dozens original theme song has been

http://newspaper.bcdschool.org page 6 Summer Movies Preview

Brett Duboff ‘10 Cheadle also join the long movie will be the Star Trek has to decide between Jacob Nolan’s niche. Nolan also The Dark Knight list of movie stars in this of this summer because it’s Black (Taylor Lautner), a directed Believe it or not, the sum- and Memento. The premise mer is coming! Summer film. Hopefully werewolf, this movie will and Ed- of this movie is that in this is known for its hot days, world, one can enter other’s barbecues, and most impor- start the summer ward, which off with a bang. is unlikely dreams and steal them for tantly, its blockbuster mov- their own. Ellen Page, Mar- ies. Here is a summary of the considering A-Team (June that Jacob ion Coultiard, Ken Wata- most anticipated movies this nabe, and Joeseph Gordon- summer: 11th) and Edward This movie is love Bella Levitt also are in this movie. Iron Man 2 (Opens May I am looking forward to the 7th) a remake of to death. I the popular am not as movie because I love Chris- This sequel leaves right topher Nolan and the cast. where the blockbuster sum- 80’s show. The interested in A-Team was a this movie, I imagine this movie will be mer hit, Iron Man, left off The Matrix show about four but I figure relatable to and in 2008. If you haven’t seen Memento because all three this movie already, here is a soldiers on the this movie run from the is highly movies are mind bending. brief plot summary: (SPO- LIER ALERT) everybody government for anticipated a crime they considering Other movies that are com- knows that Tony Stark ing out this summer: (Robert Downey Jr.) is Iron didn’t commit. how well the The movie’s plot other two Robin Hood (May 14th) Man. The army wants Stark Shrek Forever (May 21st) to give them the Iron Man consists of figuring out who another TV show movie movies have done. I think framed them and why. The remake. this movie will make the Prince of Persia (May 28th) technology, but he refuses to 2 (May do so. If that wasn’t enough, A-Team consists of Faceman most money this summer. (Bradley Cooper), Hannibal The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 28th) Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) Karate Kid (June 11th) wants revenge on Tony Stark (Liam Nesson), B.A (Omari (June 30th) Inception (July 16th) Hardwick), and Murdock Eclipse is the third movie Inception stars Leonardo Toy Story 3 (June 18th) and his family. Whiplash has The Last Airbender (July created a similar technol- (Sharlto Copley). It should of the Twilght series. In this DiCaprio and is directed be interesting to see if this movie, Edward Cullen (Rob- by Christopher Nolan.This 2nd) ogy to the Iron Man suit. Despicable Me (July 9th) Scarlett Johansson and Don TV show can be made ef- ert Pattinson), a vampire, is movie is a mystery suspense fectively into a movie. This back. Bella (Kristen Stewart) thriller, which is Christopher Step Up 3-D (August 6th)

Profesional Tennis Starting Up Editor’s Note Reader could extend beyond the Beaver community. Lily Brooks ‘12 have a good mind-set and finals against Roger Federer Tyler Starr ‘10 is ready to fight through his but unfortunately did not Several articles, including The Beaver Even though Beaver is injury to hopefully win his get his hands on the title. Being a part of the Top Ten Mash-Up Reader almost done with its spring seventh Grand Slam title. Andy Murray says that he for the past three Artists and Gendercide: A semester of sports, the Another injury that fans is ready to go even farther years has been an amazing Tragedy That Cannot Be professional tennis season are worried about is Dinara than he did before in the experience. Thanks to the Ended, attracted many views is already in full swing. The Safina. Ranked #3 for wom- upcoming French Open. For hard work of a few very and comments from people Australian Open, the first en’s singles, Safina pulled the past seventy years, there dedicated seniors from the outside the school. In fact if The Beaver of the four Grand Slams out of the Barclays Dubai has not been a British man class of 2008, you search “top ten mashup Reader tournaments, finished up its Tennis Championship back who won a Grand Slam title was born and started artists” on Google, the first excitement back in January. in February because of a for singles, and Andy Mur- to flourish. Two years later, two links are for The Beaver The anticipation has already lower back injury. In the ray says he wants to be the the paper has really estab- Reader website. It is amaz- started to build for the next Australian Open Safina got one to change that. Two of lished itself in the school ing to know that our little grand slam which will be to the fourth round before the most powerful singles community. newspaper website can be a the French Open starting on she retired due to the same and doubles players, the One of the biggest high- true source of opinion and May 24. One cannot help back injury. Recent reports Williams sisters, are still as lights of my Beaver Reader information for the whole to think, “What is in store say that Safina is doing well tough as ever. Serena Wil- career was the snow day world. this season for professional and is ready to play in the liams, who, back in January interview with Mr. Hutton Unlike many school pub- tennis?” upcoming French Open. won the Australian Open that was posted right before lications, The Beaver Reader The first thing people Besides injuries, this year women’s title, is prepared a snow storm. Soon after is almost completely student are worried about is inju- the match-ups will be even for the French Open and the article was online, Mr. run. Also, since The Beaver ries. Rafael Nadal has been better. Fans are hoping for the other Grand Slams to Hutton commented on the Reader is not a class, most struggling with a right knee another Nadal and Federer try and keep her number article asking for advice for of the work for it is done injury for a while, and it match-up, but I think that one ranking for the WTA. the upcoming snow storm. independently during what recently forced him to pull we will start to see some Venus, on the other hand, Several students and faculty would be the writer or edi- out of the quarterfinals of new players emerge like we has dropped her ranking to members commented on the tor’s free time. the Australian Open. Since started to see last year. number five. She has con- article stating their opin- If you are at all interested then Nadal has been right Another familiar face that tinued to work hard and is ions. Thankfully, Mr. Hut- in joining the paper, I highly back out on the courts and many have all seen would anticipating a successful ton listened to some of the recommend it. Being a part playing as hard as he always be Andy Murray of Great run this season. The French students and decided to call of The Beaver Reader is a way has been, but people still feel Britain. Ranked number Open is scheduled to start a snow day. I was thrilled to for you to effectively share The Beaver Reader that his injury may cost him three for men’s singles, Mur- May 24th at Roland Gar- know that your opinions to the school a chance at making it to his ray made an outstanding ros in Paris, France. Players could really impact the community. The articles first Grand Slam final since appearance last year at the from all around the world school community, even our found on the website and in his thriller match against #1 Grand Slams and is looking are ready to lace up and step headmaster. print represent the student singles player Roger Federer forward to doing that again out on the most well-known I would have never voice in a unique way. The Beaver back at the Australian Open this year. In the Australian clay courts. La bonne chance expected that in 2009. Rafael seems to Open Murray made it to the à tous les joueurs!

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Here are the clues for a Beaver York Mets Most answers pertain to a member of the 2010 class at BCDS. Faculty. Can you figure out Cats or Dogs: Allergic to How well do you know your seniors? who it is? both, but dogs. DOWN 25 Soccer’s insurance man? Favorite Movie: Local Hero 27 Bau and Roberts costume College: Hobart Starbucks: YES. 1 Diallo’s clarinet part 2 Children: 2 Like to swim: LOVE to 2 Cheese at third base? Color: Blue swim... 4 Bau and Roberts costume ACROSS Grew Up: Manhattan and Pool or Ocean: Pool. part 1 1 Beaver’s plaza’s name New Rochelle, NY Optional (because it might 6 Beaver female who’s a mem- 3 Guitar-playing top talent Pet: No be too easy) ber of a pack? 5 Sleep-in day Favorite Book: Invisible Favorite Drinks: Iced Tea 8 What we do too much of at 7 Coffee house host Man and water all-school meetings 9 He made you read this paper Favorite Artist: Van Mor- 10 Jazz band concert locale 13 Senior oarswoman rison Go online to find out who is 11 All-school representative 14 The seniors couldn’t do it all Favorite Sports Team: New the mystery teacher! to your folks together 12 DT’s scarf? 15 A Beaver hangout .--- ...... / -.. .- -. / .- -. -.. / - --- .--. .... / .-- . .-. . / ...... -. . / .- -. -.. / .-- .. .-.. .-.. / --- -. . / -.. .- -.-- / .-. ..- .-.. . / - .... . / .-- --- .-. .-.. -.. / -.--.- --- .-. / .- - / .-.. . .- ... - / -... -.-. -.. ... -.--.- 13 Piers’s favorite ride 16 Fencing lawyer 15 Forecasted winners of an- 17 She does this to Tyler Starr nual spring basketball match- conquer in advanced STAFF Editor in Chief up drama 18 Deals aces 23 Part of EIL Editors 19 A Beaver hangout tany Volcy, Sophie Dietz, 26 Beaver nine’s squatter Emily Belowich 20 Willy’s winter passion Harry Bachrach, Danny Print Design 27 Acting veep Gabby Gutman 21 He’s the third in his family DeLeon, Amirah Mahdi Tyler Starr, Sebastian Smith 28 Musicians sans boys Lucy Hicks 22 Ibbie’s position Sebastian Smith 29 Line that approaches Class of 2012 Special Thanks 24 “Put a ring on it” surprise Diallo Spears David Herman, Joseph The contestants of the Willy Tucker Randles, Sara Radin, Taylor Teacher Article Competi- Hayes, Amanda Healey, tion, Peter Hutton, Tech General Staff Lily Brooks, Carli Jaff, Ava Support, Jan Devereux, Class of 2010 Dudani, Najwa Aswad, Jon Matt Friedman, Harvard Brett Duboff, Riki Adams, Mamon, Zeke Satloff Crimson Press and the Bea- Hayley Yudelman ver community! Class of 2013 Class of 2011 Eddy Orazem, Brian Ru- Faculty Advisor Neddy Beckwith, Kirsten benstein, Alex Woo-Rainer Robin Neal Gute, Ally Sass, Lani Mann, Julia Cohen, Brit-

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