Volume 1: October 2011 The Official AES Student-Run Newspaper Message from the New Editors gust, back-to-school definitely seems We as a newspaper face chang- like chaos. es as well. Our name switch from From league changes to renova- ‘Talon’s Post’ took countless hours tions, from bombs to earthquakes, of thought and, finally, we present the school year has already seen it all, to you ‘The Roar”- a name that and as pleased as we are as a news- takes into account our mascot, our paper for the reporting opportuni- AES pride, as well as the voice of ties, we certainly empathize with the the student body. Furthermore, our qualms the AES community faces as staff seems to have doubled over- we go through this period of change night and we now host an even together. larger group of journalists excited Returning students: Speaking to bring you news, photography, from experience, we know that hav- opinion, sport, and entertainment. ing to walk to the field to access Another significant change the cafeteria and heading towards has been the turnover of the pa- Gate 2 instead of the Middle School per from the hands of the able building for the library feels odd. The Raghav Verma, to us, the co-edi- change from Falcons to Tigers isn’t tors-in-chief, Gautam Kapur and simple either. Switching off the free- Manali Banerjee. As longstanding flying bird spirit and turning on the members of the school newspaper, dynamic tiger attitude, in addition we believe The Roar’s mission is Gautam Kapur to adjusting to a different level of to inform and entertain both stu- Manali Banerjee Class of 2012 competition, will be a formidable dents and faculty. We’ve made sev- Class of 2012 [email protected] task as we join MESAC. eral changes to the organization of [email protected] After the relaxing days of summer Freshmen and new students: For you, the newspaper, such as streamlining the to do our best to voice your opinions and vacation, returning to school has been the new league and the renovations are editing process and completely redoing address your concerns. And we con- hard on all of us. When we take into ac- just a part of the new school experience. our layout, and we welcome your feedback tinue to welcome newcomers to our count the numerous changes that have All the moving around and reorganizing throughout the year. publication, the source of AES taken place in the High School over sum- your brains to fit recent developments in Our ultimate goal is to publish a high school news and entertainment, The mer and the happenings in Delhi since Au- the high school can’t be easy. newspaper by and for you. We promise Roar! TheGood , the Bad, and the Ugly

Temporary high school cafeteria Students studying in the new library By Divya Bambawale, Siya Piparsania, appear to have enough room for students cold; during the monsoon, it gets wet,” It makes it too cold when we study,” com- and Jenny Oh to eat lunch. Senior Kavya Gundavaram Seemingly, the only time to use the new mented Junior YounJi Yang. said, “The . . . temporary cafeteria is not patio is during autumn or early spring. Thus far, overall, students seem happy “Without the student union, we can adequate to fit our 400+ high school For now, students continue to hang with the temporary library, the one bright only print our homework if we check out community. Due to the heat and humid- out at the breezeway, Open Hand or by spot among frustrations with the cafete- laptops,which takes up time, or if we go ity outside, many people crowd inside the their lockers, and the new tables remain ria size, lack of a computer lab, and the to the S1 lab, which isn’t always open,” cafeteria for air conditioning, making it a empty. unused patio seating. said Junior Anne Bell. lot worse. Consequently, it takes a long Along with other changes on campus, As you all have noticed by now, sum- time to get food. The lines are extremely the library that was originally located mer brought about numerous changes to long and the counters are small, so we in the Middle School building has now the AES campus, including construction have to wait a long time,” added Gunda- shifted to a temporary location between of the temporary cafeteria, a new high varam. Gate 1 and 2 in the basketball court. The school patio décor, and a temporary li- Also, the high school building court- temporary library will be used for approx- brary by Gate 2. yard has evolved from mud pit to a gar- imately one and a half years as the Stein Located next to the high school field, den and now to a patio. A new staircase building is converted into a new library the temporary cafeteria is much smaller and three new tables were added to cre- and HS cafeteria. than the old one. The old cafeteria was ate another venue for students. “I think General student consensus about it also home to the student union, where it’s a cool new addition, but I haven’t re- seems to be positive. “There are a lot students could work on computers and ally used it so I’m not sure,” said Senior, more desks,” Junior Arun Jain noted. “It is print out homework. The temporary caf- HannaYin Lindgren. Others are skeptical closer to the High School and it actually eteria doesn’t have room for this, frustrat- about the new staircase and tables. gives somewhat of an American public li- ing many AES students. “Seldom do I see people there; it’s not brary feel,” said Junior Kulveen Sarna. “I find it really inconvenient that the a very convenient place for kids to hang Nevertheless, there are some minor High School doesn’t have its own com- out,” Junior Mahera Walia said. Senior Ri- problems with the library such as leakage puter lab anymore,” complained Bell. shi Sharma added, “During the summer when it rains and air-conditioning issues. The temporary cafeteria does not even and the winter, it’s either too hot or too “There are too many air-conditioners . . . New patio in front of the science rooms School News The Roar Page 2 School & Delhi News The Roar Page 3 to force the Indian government corruption. By Benjamin Blackstone just what the doctor ordered, seeing as government to pass Many are drawing parallels between we have won the last 37 out of 49 SAISA the Jan Lokpal Bill. Hazare and Gandhi. Gandhi, too, fought The days of AES sports domination championships. After dozens of years MESAC This bill will allow an using non-violent efforts, including may be over, due to a change in athletic beating our opponents to oblivion, this independent com- fasting and his revolutionary Salt March. conference. As we enter MESAC this year, will be the first time AES faces truly-chal- Anna Hazare mission, namely Gandhi’s non-violent protests influenced AES teams’ expectations are different lenging competition. Here We Come! Lokpal, to inves- the world, and Hazare seems to want to than in years past, and most expect more With a more challenging conference, tigate the Prime follow in Gandhi’s footsteps. competition. however, comes varsity athlete anxiety. Minister and the Not all AES students support Hazare’s “I am very excited but nerv- Supreme Court. methods. “His intentions are good, but ous to see what the competi- After fasting for he is going about it in the wrong way,” tion will be like the first sea- 13 days, Hazare said Junior Arun Jain, “his followers are son. There are a lot of rumors stopped on the 28th overdoing it and the committee (created about the athletes at other of August, as the via the Lokpal Bill) will become corrupt.” schools,” said Sophomore Pe- Indian Prime Min- Sophomore Lydia Blandford summarizes ter Hansen. Likewise, Junior ister (Manmohan this popular belief by saying, “There are Chris Harding said, “We might Singh) finally agreed other ways to achieve goals; Anna seems be unused to competing with to review the bill. to have picked the most extreme one.” schools that are the same size Senior Moshme Senior Kanchan Jha added, at first.” Magu commented: “Hazare evoked a strong reaction from the New equipment and spirit “His movement Indian public by using nostalgia. He just wear may help us cross the AES swim team hard at work is powerful. It’s used Gandhi to sway the Indian pub- bridge from Falcons to Tigers. probably the first lic.” Jain agreed, saying, “He wants to be In addition, AES will field new our school spirit. chance to explore new frontiers in sports Gandhi’s time in India’s like Gandhi so he is going on fasts MESAC teams in Forensics Unfortunately, in previous years our and other competitive activities. Most at history that the and just risking a lot of things. It’s and Debate, Softball, and enthusiasm towards sports and activities AES hope that the long-term benefits will protest people’s voice has effective, but not logical.” Baseball. has dwindled. Last year, a poll showed make it worth our while. Go Tigers! overridden the On the other hand, Ms. Marion Proud, “Girls Softball may be our that the majority of our school was un- methods government.” an English teacher at AES, defended toughest sport to succeed in, happy with our school spirit. Hazare has been Hazare, “his methods are effective and The newest addition to school activi- fighting corrup- they are a reminiscent of Gandhi’s for the tion for over 20 method.” ties-Cheer Club – may be the key to revi- Anna Hazare protests “The final scores will be much closer just because we have never had a formal talizing the Tigers. “I don’t know if the out- right years, but it is only Proud added that Hazare is “doing the and the games will be more intense,” said team and this is the first time it is being come of the club will increase school spirit by fasting in front of a recently that the right thing as he is showing everybody Activities Director Brent Hamilton. introduced to AES,” said Mr. Hamilton. right away; however I am confident that poster of Gandhi reasons? Indian public started that all of us have the power to bring Luckily, this will be a chance for AES The first MESAC sport hosted by the it will help the process of making AES a to notice and join about change through hard work and to step up the caliber of its athletics and AES Tigers will be swimming, from No- school with more spirit,” said Sophomore his cause. perserverance.” school spirit, along with embracing our vember 2nd to November 4th. This will be and Cheer Club organizer Ali Dominguez. By Rohan Goel as Senior Tim Flannery, who “massively After watching comrades die in the So is Hazare’s anti-corruption new school mascot, the Tiger. a chance for the Tigers to show the new Even if the Tigers face a struggle in respects Hazare and anyone else’s efforts India-Pakistan War, Hazare was suicidal, movement heading in the right A heightened sense of competition is league what AES is all about and to raise the new league, MESAC will give AES the Protesters are gathering in the to fight corruption”. but his ideals changed drastically upon direction but with the wrong methods, thousands all over India, to support In April, Hazare fasted in order to get reading the teachings of Swami or are his methods right and direction By Karishma Manglani how the singer engaged with the au- The Reel performing at AES Anna Hazare Kisan Baburao Hazare, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, to Vivekananda. Vivekananda’s philosophy wrong? dience and made us feel part of the Photos: Ashley Miller better known as Anna Hazare, in his introduce a long-pending legislation teaches the importance of social service Either way, Hazare will probably Remember that amazing concert we performance.” Junior Karan Chauhan battle against government corruption. meant to crack down on graft, which was and Hazare devoted himself to the cause continue to enjoy widespread public had a couple of weeks ago? Well, that was commented, “It was awesome work- Although Hazare is a controver- granted. of public service and chastity. support... The Reel, an alternative pop/rock band ing with them - one of the best expe- sial figure, he has many admirers, such Hazare’s latest fast was conducted In 1991, Hazare began fighting from Placerville, , who came to riences of my life.” New Delhi to raise awareness against sex For the rest of the week, The Reel trafficking. members worked with AES students The band started out with just two culminating in a concert on Septem- members, lead singer Cameron Stymeist, ber 19 which was thoroughly enjoyed and guitarist Curtis Van Winkle. They were by students and adults alike. “The later joined by second guitarist Kevin level of interaction that they man- On the Front Lines: Balzer, bassist Jacob Ricketts, and drum- aged to squeeze from the audience mer Christian Midthun. Stymeist took an was much higher than any other con- interest in music at the age of thirteen cert I’ve been to at AES,” said Komali and, soon after graduating from high Yaskhi, a senior. Even though the Devender school, became the music director at his concert was free, The Reel accepted Rocking church. This was where he met Winkle donations to help their cause. They By Karishma Manglani and together, in September 2005, they worked in collaboration with Cour- started their band and released their first age House, a non-profit organization Four long years of high school until album, Come Alive Ch. 1. working to heal the girls and women graduation . . . imagine being here for 15! Stymeist and Winkle first came to AES who were victims of sex trafficking. and That’s how long Devender Negi; the man with a little teaser concert during lunch on For 2 years now, The Reel have who sits at Desk No. 1 in the office, where been performing for the Courage REELing you sign in when you’re late or have a free changed. Until the recent switch to Sky- August 16. Their short performance in the Negi breezeway gave us a first glance at some House and have raised over a million dol- The AES community was very enthusi- heard of them before but I really enjoyed first period; has been at AES. ward, Negi had to type in the attendance great music coming from an underdog lars, through donations, to give rescued astic about the band’s performance and their songs.” Senior Alice Rossignol even Negi was born in Uttrakhand and every day. in the music world. Students responded victims shelter and aid to help them start feels that The Reel is underhyped. Shai bought their CD after the performance. moved to Delhi when he was in sixth Outside of school, Negi is a cricket fa- positively to the teaser and were pleased new lives.. “I thought it was wonder- Swartz, a sophomore, said, “They were The band is currently working on their grade. natic. He loves watching as well as playing that the band members stuck around to ful that they sang for such an important original and they definitely deserve fame.” highly anticipated third album, which Although he prefers cricket today, Nevi it. He was thoroughly excited when India chat. Senior Alex Bulch stated, “I really like cause,” said Yaskhi. Senior Manali Banerjee, said, “I’ve never should be out on iTunes soon. said that soccer was his school pastime: won the ICC Cricket World Cup this year. “I played a lot of soccer throughout my Alongside the world cup, Negi closely fol- Wesley Hamilton, Sehyun , Natasha Bali, Chloe Caemmerer, Lead singer Cameron Stymeist school years.” lows the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Heather Dennis, Giovy Anderson, Nik Fuller, Hyun Sik Yoon, Ganae Before coming to AES, Negi worked at supports his favorite teams: The Chennai Osorio, and Karan Chauhan performing with The Reel several hotels, including a stint as a dual Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians. lifeguard/receptionist. His former work- Negi’s official position of “office assis- places include the Crowne Plaza and Hy- tant” barely hints at his expertise. He’s att Regency. When a former AES princi- certainly the one to go to if you need to pal, a member of the Hyatt Club, told Negi find someone or research AES attend- about an AES job opening, Negi decided ance. And sitting in the office watching to make a career switch. After so many students, teachers, and administrators years at hotels, AES was a huge change, go by for 15 years, Negi has got to know but 15 years later, Negi seems to have ad- some secrets he’s not telling. justed well. Though Negi has never taught, aside from taking a class in a pinch when a sub Fifteen doesn’t show, he really likes working in an educational institution. Over the years, Negi has witnessed years and a lot of changes. Although he has good memories of the old buildings, he claims to like the new ones too. His job has also loving it! School & Delhi News The Roar Page 4 Opinion The Roar Page 5 Mr. Photos: Catherine King Hamilton Poor talks about Fashion at AES AES Athletes: sportsman- S ship at By Alekhya Mukhavilli he added, “ there were times when we AES Back to School with a Summer Upgrade didn’t help the situation.” p During the first assembly this year, AES According to American School of characters, I wouldn’t do that. pair each with basics. Athletic Director Brent Hamilton stirred Bombay (ASB) Athlete Sahil Sud,“ During o Go to FabIndia or Anokhi, to see If you pair tight-fitting shorts and grungy up controversy by bringing up the issue SAISA basketball last year, when we were how their items pair up with your west- boots, tone down your top. Too many of how other international schools per- eating with a couple of AES guys, they r ern pieces. Keep your eyes out for floral, grunge elements together could be great, but ceive AES. Athletes and students at this were being extremely cocky about win- geometric, or paisley prints. We’d suggest it could also take a turn for the worse. Find the school, allegedly, have attitude issues. ning and leaving SAISA ‘because it was to t going for vibrant colors, but please, we beg right balance. Hamilton hinted that the school is more easy.’” you, avoid coming to school as a rainbow. Grunge tip - cool t-shirts (funny messages worried about victory than sportsman- Senior Varun Batta added that “our ath- s Part of the boho look is paring interesting are awesome), skinny jeans, and maybe a pair ship. letes tend to be very competitive during pieces with comfortable basics with muted of calf-length boots… From 1985-2009, AES has won 59 events; therefore their sportsmanship m tones. Soft and loosely fitted shorts, pants, SAISA Champions and only seven sports- isn’t always apparent.” or skirts made of cotton or linen would Here are some AES looks manship banners. Although Hamilton Other students defend AES’s a work perfectly. sent an apology letter to staff and faculty sportsmanship record. For example, Most importantly, accent your boho look we absolutely adore! clarifying his sentiments, his statistics did Gautam Kapur, a Senior and AES basket- n with accessories. raise an impor- ball team’s Bust out the belts, bracelets and necklaces tant question. co-captain s (if you’re looking for a place to start, try Jan- Does AES lack last year, path market)! sportsman- said, “at h Grunge is tricky. It takes a bit of a sixth ship? SAISA last By Alekhya Mukkavilli and sense to know if what you’re wearing is too Anne Bell: The cargo styled According year, we i Monique Mahboobani provocative or just right. When pairing your jacket and tight shorts is to Hamilton, actually pieces with each other, don’t get too excited. the perfect way to balance the circulation came in Aah. . . the beginning of the school year; What we mean is, don’t pair acid-wash jeans out a grunge look of this nega- second for p new students, new teachers, new classes, with a leather jacketor slashed top. Instead, tive view of the sports- and most importantly, new clothes. This ar- AES among manship or ticle is the first of a series on AES fashion. different SAISA award.” Ka- Readers may not agree with our choices but, schools could pur added, as New York Times fashion journalist Cathy be because “We are Misunderstood? Horn said, “If fashion in the last 10 to 20 years these schools perceived has taught men and women anything, it is that have a natural as a school it’s tough for other teams to compliment for one’s opponent, and graciousness one element of your look should be a little bias against lacking in the winner.” in winning or losing.” With its turbulent wrong,” it would do well to keep that in mind AES. sportsman- The Merriam-Webster dictionary’s past, can AES hope to meet this definition as we progress. Chrissa Browder-Long: Not only is “Although,” ship because definition of sportsmanship is “respect in MESAC? At the least, we will follow trends we see wearing baggy clothes comfy in the at AES. Currently, trends in AES vary greatly Delhi heat, but these boyfriend jeans however the most prevalent so far in this year are a grunge piece by talent and entertainment agencies are bohemian and grunge. around the globe. We’re all for the bohemian, but don’t be that Next Issue Although his lack of private training person who considers sneakers with a maxi is a disadvantage, Choi is thrilled to be a skirt haute couture. Nor would we want you Fall season wear participant. “My goal isn’t about winning to be that person who thinks that wearing a Look forward to ways in which but gaining a really good experience.” knee-length dress with jeans is all right. It Natalia Sanchez: This patterned shirt fall fashion can still be worn in Alice Turowicz: This Boho ensemble Even though the first stage provided honestly violates us a little when that happens. with fringe detailed is cute and a unique 30 degree weather. mixes both patterns and matches it enough excitement to last him a lifetime, Seeing as how we’re both quite formidable part to a boho ensemble with unique accessories Choi hopes to continue on with the au- ditions until the final round. D-day was on September 25 and Choi went into a camp provided by SA to audition for the Letter to the Editors next round. Though unsure of the results, Dear Editor, we’re hoping Choi made it through. bubble that we’ve created around our- can, because that kind of support for each we get equal recognition for something To any other aspiring stars in AES, Choi AES is an incredibly diverse school and selves. As Nik Fuller, Class of 2011 states, other is what strong communities do.” as equally demanding and equally valua- said this: “You always have to be ready hosts a multitude of talents. However, “I guess the music community here is a I’m not asking that students of the Fine ble as sports—doesn’t it make sense that when opportunity comes to you. Be pa- I believe that not all of those talents are very small one where all the music kids Arts rise up as one, marching around cam- the people actually performing on stages tient and calm but the most important celebrated equally. know each other, which is good in some pus singing gospel hymns and demand- get to steal the spotlight once in a while? thing is thinking positively.” We are a sports school, and not even regards but on the hand just shows how ing equal rights while avoiding angry Molly Martineau Mike Choi is in GwanJu this week for changing from a big striped cat, to a literal small of a role music plays here.” jocks wielding nightsticks. I just ask that Class of 2012 the tryouts. “Angry Bird”, and back to the cat can The other students Mike Choi auditioning at diminish our amazing school spir- need to be accepting Star in the Making G o o d L u c k it. I’m incredibly proud of our ath- of this presence, as Star Audition round 2 letes and their accomplishments, well; it’s a great way to M i k e ! but the sports sometimes suppress a appreciate their class- rather large yet, undervalued population mates and friends and in AES—the Artists. let them know that Mike Choi There are so many students here in- the work they’re put- volved in Fine Arts programs and ex- ting into their art IS By Jaeho Yoo and Suruj Pal saying “Three crowns, baby. Three tracurricular art activities, and as one of being noticed. Try go- crowns,” meaning he was voted to these students, I think we deserve a lot ing to a concert or to a Whoever said AES doesn’t pro- stay by all three judges. more credit. To channel my inner Dr. King, play, if you don’t nor- duce stars has clearly never met After successfully passing the let me tell you this: I have a dream, that mally go—I guarantee Sophomore Mike Choi. first round Choi has diligently pre- one day, these musicians, artists, and you’ll be impressed Over the summer, Choi audi- pared for the second round of audi- thespians will get just as much recogni- with the quality of the tioned for Star Audition (SA) Sea- tions in Korea. He even skipped an tion in the school as the sports teams do. performance. Michael son 2, the South Korean version of entire week of school to focus solely Tri-M, NAHS, and the Thespian Honor So- Caemmerer, head of American Idol. “It was always my on refining his skills day and night. ciety will be real presences in the school, the Fine Arts depart- dream to become a singer and I Participants in SA range from stu- advocates for the arts and driving forces ment, had quite a thought this was a good opportuni- dents as young as kindergartners in our community. I hope that one day, if bit to say about the ty to achieve my dream,” said Choi. to people over 60. They go through we ever change leagues again, someone lack of support in our After waiting in line for 7 hours, numerous stages until they are se- will actually discuss the changes to SAISA community: “AES is a Choi finally sang in front of re- lected by top star mentors who Music and the ISTA Theater program. great school in many nowned Korean singers, including then guide them and help them im- Fine Arts Honor Societies, I’m talking regards but we do not Lena Park. “It was hard to stay calm prove their skills. The show is broad- to you! You need to step up and do more, support each other’s and confident. I was so nervous,” re- cast on MBC, one of Korea’s most fa- say more, be more involved. The only way endeavors very well… counted Choi, but his nervousness mous TV channels. Even candidates that arts will become more prominent faculty and students didn’t seem to hinder his perfor- that don’t win the contest can gain in our community is if the artists behind should show up to as mance. He came out of the audtions enough popularity to be scouted them push for change. Break out of the many events as they Sports The Roar Page 6 Sports The Roar Page 7 By Aayush Sonathalia Wimbledon (site of Olympic tennis) will have to settle for watching the pair on TV. Sold Out Olympics? The countdown to the 2012 London Wenlock and Mandeville, official Can the NBA Learn from the NFL? Olympics has begun, with less than a year mascots, are also generating interest. Key By Nihal Kolur to go. Usain Bolt’s 100-meter dash dis- chains have started appearing on AES The much - awaited NFL season began on September 8th! Around the , fans were anxious to see if the debate between the owners of the NFL and the players qualification in the recent Track and Field elementary, middle and high school stu- would come back after ending on July 25. Now, we know for sure that the NFL will have a season, bringing fans great relief. World Championships in Daegu, South dents’ schoolbags. The National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are two of the biggest sports leagues in the United States. An average football game in the Korea, has only increased anticipation of However, the mid-August Lon- United States attracts about 68,240 fans, and an average basketball game attracts about 17,319. Unfortunately over the past two years, both leagues have experienced their own the Olympics. don riots shocked and scared some at respective lockouts, which have had a significant impact on the growing popularity of these sports. Will the fastest man in the world AES, with YouTube videos going viral. sprint past the two world records he him- Sophomore Sidhant Dalal said, “I think What exactly is a lockout? Disputes between the Players Associa- reach an agreement, there will not be a Hopefully the NBA owners and players self set in Berlin, Germany back in 2009? the riots are terrible and I feel that the tion and NFL owners ensued for several 2011-2012 NBA season. can come to an agreement quicker than the It won’t be easy. A recently-imposed government should crack down harder A lockout is a term used in labor ne- months. However, on July 25th, the own- Not only do these lockouts affect the NFL did, and save the 2011-2012 NBA season. rule states that runners are allowed only on the people who are rioting. There are gotiations that means that an employer ers and the Players Association agreed to growing popularity of basketball, but Junior Sean Titus seemed disgusted with the one false start before disqualification. The more peaceful methods of expressing does not wish to re-sign the labor con- end the lockout and have a NFL season, they affect AES students as well. Sopho- whole thing: “Honestly, I think it is just the new rule is generating criticism not only your dissent.” tract with a union. For example, the NBA bringing great relief to NFL fans across more Peter Hansen is grieving because of semi rich vs. the super rich for more money. in the professional world of athletics, but Fortunately, organizers still expect the owners currently do not want to sign a the globe. the lockout. Hansen lamented, “What am I however take the players side because the at AES as well. “They should change the Olympics to be held on time. “I am very contract with the Players Association. As I going to do without the NBA? I’m going players are providing the entertainment so rule back to normal. Half the people in excited about the Olympics and I am hap- a result, the ownership will expire and a Is the NBA lockout the same as the to be so bored! What am I going to watch that the owners can make a profit and they the stadium came to watch him, and if he py that the British government has some lockout will ensue. NFL’s? on television with no NBA highlights?” need benefits that will cover them in the gets disqualified [then it’s a disappoint- common sense not to halt the games be- Sophomore Ben Blackstone agreed stat- future.” ment for the fans],” said Freshman Dong- cause of the riots,” continued Sid. What was the NFL lockout? The National Basketball Association ing, “The NBA Wan Kim. The Beijing Olympics were the talk of (NBA) lockout is different than the NFL’s. is my life and Not everyone agrees. “I think he the school in 2008, and one can expect In 2006 both the Players Association Both leagues have a Players Association without it, was so arrogant and that he really wanted the same from the London Games next and the NFL owners signed a labor con- and both of the conflicts are based on I’ll be de- to prove that he was the fastest man in year. tract, which expired on March 5, 2011 be- the fact that both sides are unwilling to pressed. Both the world. His arrogance got the better of cause they could not come to an agree- sign a labor contract. Currently, certain the owners him,” said Junior Arun Jain. ment to extend the season. teams in the NBA are losing significant and the play- Most of the tickets in all 26 sports of the There are many reasons why the own- sums of money. These teams are not sell- ers are being London Olympic Games 2012 are already sold out, ers of the NFL initially refused to sign ing enough tickets and have mediocre TV unreason- to the disappointment of many students. the labor contract. Firstly, the NFL pools ratings, yet the players still demand more able and be- Olympics Nikhil Kolur, a Sophomore, said, “Yeah, it their general revenue into one large pool, money. cause of their mascots sucks. I was really looking forward to the which is split between the 32 teams to Due to this conflict of interest between inability to Wenlock Olympics.” Avid tennis fans looking for- pay for player salaries and expenses. Col- NBA owners and NBA players, the com- cooperate, and ward to watching the match between lectively, the players receive 58% of the missioner of the NBA, David Stern, hopes we may not Mandeville Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at generated revenue as their salary. to implement a “hard” salary cap by de- have a sea- creasing the cap below $50 million per son. I would Boston Bruins’ goalkeeper The owners wanted an 18% reduction team. This will limit the number of high rather have a Tim Thomas in player revenue, which would give the salary superstars a single team can have, season with owners $1 billion in additional revenue hopefully making the NBA more profit- less money that they would not have to share with able and competitive for all teams. than no sea- NHL the players. Until the NBA players and owners can son at all.” AES Responds to New Logo and Mascot Another Stanley Kristine Romano: I don’t Sehyun Park: Don’t really Cup Upset This really have a preference. I’m new, I think the tiger is like the new mascot. Year? better than the mascot at Falcons feels more my old school. Lilith Dost: It’s stupid. comfortable, and they’re Why couldn’t the other school change? It doesn’t much cuter than tigers make sense; we also need

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By Raag Kashyap 6th, while pre-season play is already Matthew Dunham: I don’t underway. Boston is looking strong again National Hockey League (NHL) this year, but AES fans support a variety really know how I feel. It fans at AES are gearing up for the upcom- of teams. should have been more of a ing season. Last year’s closely contested We asked some AES students to tell students’ choice. We didn’t Stanley Cup playoffs included numerous us about their favorite NHL teams. “My get any say. upsets. Most of the favorites didn’t make favorite team is the Detroit Red Wings,” Diksha Gupta: The it far. Last year’s Stanley Cup winners, the said Sophomore Aayush Sonthalia. Boston Bruins, finished the season with a Senior Rishabh Sivakumar differed:“I mascot looks a little 4-0 win over Vancouver Canucks in Game support the San Jose Sharks, who were wimpy and our logo 7 of the finals, after which riots erupted in unluckily knocked out in the conference is too calm. We need Vancouver. It was Boston’s first win since finals last year.” something more fierce 1972 and it was fun to see the underdog As the new NHL season starts, let’s and proud. Bruins perform so well. hope for some major excitement again The season begins on October this year.

Anonymous: The logo is pretty Nandini Datta: bland. It has no color; it looks Having a new mascot is a bit like clipart. a big change, especially Contact: changing from falcons Wesley Hamilton - [email protected] to tigers. It’ll take a lit- Mrs. Labaw: It’ll take some tle time for us to adjust. getting used to. It’s always Varun Batta - [email protected] Vancouver Canucks Logo hard to change mascots Entertainment The Roar Page 8 Entertainment The Roar Page 9

Skream at Metropolis, about dubstep is that it came more melodic. Skream’s 2005 hit I am the Messenger book cover chievement. Leeds, UK seems to be so popular “Midnight Request Line” is one of the When, in an un- at school, and everyone most recognizable dubstep hits. witting and unin- Sudoku Skr...? listens to it.” Junior Sam- In 2009, Skream hit another milestone. tentional moment The ob- uel Rynearson added, His remix of La Roux’s “In for the Kill” be- of heroism, Ed stops jective of “[Skream] doesn’t make came an underground hit and then burst a bank robbery, he the game what other people call into the mainstream. La Roux liked it so gains instant small- dubstep, he keeps the well that it became the official remix. town celebrity.. is to fill all same tone.” He then pro- Skrillex also did a remix, but Skream’s Ed finds an enve- the blank ceeded to mock Skrillex is better. The subtlety of the baseline, lope in his mailbox, squares in a by making obnoxious paired with some break beat towards the containing a solitary game with noises with his mouth. end, complement the lyrics and further playing card--the the Skream, a.k.a. Oliver the song’s effect. Skream’s trademark soft ace of diamonds-- numbers 1 Dean Jones, played an melodic drum patterns match the mol- with three addresses important role in the de- lifying voice and invite careful listening. on it. through 9 velopment of dubstep. To hear some Skream, check out “Rutten”, When Ed visits such that: As a teenager, Jones ”Where You Should Be”, “Get Mad Base”, the addresses on the Each row, became acquainted “Deeper Feelings”, “Amity Step”, “Burning card, he finds that each col- with Hatcha, another Up”, “How Real” and “Stagger.” And if you the residents of each umn, and dubstep pioneer, be- then crave more, listen to Magnetic Man, have a problem that each 3x3 cause Jones’ brother the super group created by Skream, Ben- only an outsider, a worked at Big Apple ga, and Artwork. “Messenger,” can square has Records. As a result, Consider this a public service an- solve. Ed discovers all digits 1 Hatcha was the first nouncement from this author - dubstep that he is their Mes- through 9 Artist of the Month producer to play a fans out there who haven’t met Skream, senger. But there in any order Skream dubplate. Jones let me save you. This week’s artist of the is one problem Ed began making beats month is the real founder of dubstep. The cannot solve: Who is Medium By Asim Lal creations have appropriated what Skream at the age of fifteen, and as the genre original, omnipresent, unmistakable, one Ed’s Messenger? pioneered with help from artists such as rose to fame, Jones’s/Skream’s music be- and only Skream! Zusak keeps you It’s fitting to start off the year with an Benga, Hatcha, and Artwork. waiting till the end artist of the month who seems to be the That Skrillex could put to reveal the answer. father of the new genre that has taken dubstep in such poor light yet Frankly, this revela- the world by storm: dubstep. Who else to gain such notoriety seems tion (Warning: Spoil- receive the crown but the one and only shocking. Look at it this way: Book Review er ahead!) was a bit Skrillex? if people have been force- By Komali Yaskhi of a cop-out and had a dampening effect. Despite Skrillex’s clever and complex fed dirt their entire lives and Nonetheless, many readers will find the drum and beat patterns, all is ruined have never tasted chocolate, Fans of award-winning The Book Thief final twist a refreshing change from most when the song drops. Rather than a wob- perhaps they like the taste of author Markus Zusak will probably find contemporary mystery novels. ble over his drums or samples, Skrillex dirt. Similarly, many people Zusak’s more recent novel, I Am the Mes- Give I am the Messenger a chance to introduces incongruous talking bass and new to dubstep have only senger, even more suspenseful. surprise you. metallic synthesizes that sound like ma- listened to Skrillex, whereas Meet Ed Kennedy, an unsuccessful, un- chine guns. those wise to the origins happy cab driver whose life is a mixture of No, the real king is Skream. His tracks of the genre want only the dysfunctional relationships and undera- flow as he alters introductory sounds in sound of Skream. Perhaps if order to emphasize subtle drops and cre- these hardcore Skrillex fans ate movement. listened to Skream, they It’s a shame that Skrillex’s composi- would understand. Harry Potter Forever tions have begun to redefine the gen- Some AES students under- Hard�����t�����t � ��pt��b�r� ��pt��b�r re. All these “bassheads” talking about estimate dubstep Senior Avi By Natalia Sanchez is JK Rowling’s new website, “Pottermore.” Skrillex and his “totally sick” beats, when Singh was skeptical, “When Pottermore offers a new online reading they haven’t heard of Skream. 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Aries (March 21 - April 20): Leo (July 22 – August 22): Sagittarius (November22–December21): Your ram eyebrows are scary. Lose them Roaring at everyone is not working. Ti- You are entertaining but empty-headed. if you want friends. Violence will not solve gers are in; lions are out. Despite this, Try going to class instead of hanging up- your problems. Scarfing down desserts is you have developed a god-complex. side down in the Breezeway and telling a better answer. Try this is you want to be You will not get the affection you need people that you have four free periods. It’s affable not laughable. unless you stop calling yourself “King time you passed ninth grade, now that you of the Forest.” Lower your voice to a will be 18. Consider a tutor. Taurus (April 21 - May 20): purr and you might make friends. Some say that you are “full of bull,” but Capricorn (December 22 – January 20): you have a sweet personality. Stay away Virgo (August23–September22): Your insistence on logic and rational think- from china shops. Don’t believe people Your color-coordinated clothing and ing is keeping romance at bay. Asking po- who tell you you’re not good enough, accessories get on everyone’s nerves. tential dates for proofs is unwise. Rethink even if it’s true. Hiding under tables when Talking to your cats will not increase your methods and try taking a Humanities encountering strangers is a good idea. your social skills. Spend more time with class to learn some poetry. Those who recommend therapy speak people and less time organizing your truth. fridge items in alphabetical order. Aquarius (January 21 – February 19): Your days of carrying water have made Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Libra (September 23 – October 22): you strong and tough both physically and Who are you? You are who? Who’s on You are always seeking after justice emotionally. Remember, you’re the bridge first? Are you confused? It’s obvious. In and truth. Stop trying to be Socrates or over troubled water. Others tell you it’s all order to compensate, try and use bigger Tom Muller and be yourself. What? Oh, water under the bridge. Whatever. words and far-fetched analogies to make sorry. Well, keep trying to be Socrates yourself seem more important. or Tom Muller, then. Pisces (February 20 – March 20): People think you’re fishy, but you can Cancer (June 21 – July 21): Scorpio (October23–November 21): smooth-talk your way through anything. Your crablike claws make it difficult to Your motto, “Sting or Be Stung,” is not Sometimes you talk too much, which caus- hold on to things taking a huge toll on leading to popularity. Even your cho- es more problems than it solves. Your for- your personal grooming. Those who call sen scent, “Eau de Venom,” is so 2010. getfulness is troublesome You’ve already themselves your friends actually want to Weaving webs of deceit will not help. forgotten why you’re reading this. Improve make you into crab cakes. Look for new Consider changing your diet from flies your memory by eating almonds and talk- friends and drop those bottom-feeders. to veg in order to find inner peace. ing to elephants.

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