February 2017 Volume 17 Another Persuasive Peer Issue 3 is Crowned By Julia Mallon On Dec. 15, The Harvey Garcia delivered a School hosted its annual Wells Speech profound speech that intrigued Contest. The schoolwide event has been the entire audience. Her voice a tradition since 1958 and continues to was filled with influence and enforce the importance of public speak- devotion, and it showed a perfect ing each year. balance of intensity and passion. With 14 finalists having to pres- Garcia told The Pulse, ent their speech to the entire school, the “My preparation was a very long Wells Speech Contest is a way to bring process. I started with writing together the whole Harvey community way too much, and I had to cut before departing on winter break. it down with the help of two English teachers. I didn’t even The Pulse interviewed sopho- have the final copy until the day more Giselle Garcia, the 2016 Wells before finals. I practiced it 1000 Speech Contest Upper School winner. times. It was a lot of hard work, but it was worth it.” 2016 Wells Speech Contest Winner Giselle Garcia With her speech titled “A Uni- holds her trophy proudly. Photo Credit Julia Mallon. Featured fied Voice for Equality,” everyone knew Garcia’s original goal the speech was going to be filled with was not to win finals, but to simply The Pulse also questioned Mr. in this issue: dismal facts and tremendous passion expose the Harvey community to the Seymour on an ongoing debate be- from the moment she stepped up to the issues of sexism that still exist. tween teachers and students across the podium. Garcia told The Pulse, “I have school. Should research be required for always been passionate about women’s There were many reasons why a persuasive speech? When asked his l Current Events rights. With my mom being a lawyer, Garcia’s speech was so successful. thoughts on this question, Mr. Seymour she often talks to me about these issues, Chair of the English Department Mr. said hesitantly, “I think it depends on the and they really angered me. I thought Seymour told The Pulse, “I believe that l topic. Research is always useful to get Sports News the speech contest was a perfect oppor- when students speak from their personal facts and other views on your topic. It is tunity to express the problems women experience and what they have passion not always necessary.” l News from face on a day-to-day basis. I just wanted and knowledge about, they are more The Harv to be heard.” persuasive to their peers.” Another Persuasive Peer: cont. on page 7 l Reviews Girl, We Heard You By Nikkita Johnson “If a girl can her personal life, she said, change her own life, she “After a performance, a father can change the lives of girls came up to me and said, ‘My everywhere.” On Dec. 5, The daughter is going through the Harvey School was given the same thing, but I never really opportunity to hear a power- believed her until I heard your ful message from a nonprofit story. Now, when I get home, organization called Girl Be I’m going to give her a hug.’ Heard. And I’ll never forget that.” Jessica Morris, the That is just one impact executive producer, gave a that these young women have TED talk to the students and made on another. Girl Be faculty about how this move- Heard allows girls to express ment was created to help themselves through theater, transform and inspire girls but they also provide work- around the world. By writing shops, paid internships, tour- and performing, these teen- ing opportunities and employ- agers had the courage to talk ment. about their personal experi- Girls Be Heard’s executive producer and cast after their ences regarding feminism, performance. Photo courtesy of Nikkita Johnson. These girls have strong body-shaming and racial opinions and proudly label discrimination. themselves as feminists. They were even given the chance to meet Girls between the ages 12 to 21 “My first audition was the Girl Malala Yousafzai, who is an activist for are eligible to join this movement. You Be Heard audition, and that really shaped female education and women’s rights. have to audition by telling a personal me into the performer that I am current- story that you feel needs to be spoken ly,” said Laura Olivier, a performer in the At one point in the perfor- The Harvey School about. Not only does it give these girls group. mance, the group started to sing a a voice, but there are also girls and boys song called “21 Things,” which gave 260 Jay Street who go through similar situations and One of our own Harvey stu- other alternatives like reading, writing a Katonah, NY 10536 don’t know how to talk about it or think dents, Halle Paredes, has been a part they have nobody to talk to about what of Girl Be Heard since 2013. When Girl, We Heard You: cont. on page 4. they go through. asked how this movement has affected Page 2 OP/ED Fitness For All Strength and Conditioning is an after school activity offered here at The Harvey School. It is an extremely popular activity with over 90 students in it. When a student signs up for Strength and Conditioning, it would be reasonable to expect that the majority of the time would be spent in either the weight room or fitness room. However, due to the high number of students in this activity, this is not always the case, and Strength and Conditioning has been broken up into several groups. The There is a group A and a group B. However, it becomes even more complicated. Within group A, there is a team New Zealand, a team Italy and a team USA. Then within group B there is a team Red, a team White and a team Blue. Pulse Staff Students are assigned groups and then teams within the group, and they have to switch everyday between the weight room, fitness room and the library. Just to be clear, working out in a library is not exactly an option, so why is the library a place to go for Strength and Conditioning?

Editor-in-Chief Aside from the high numbers, the weight room is also in desperate need of an update, as the paint on the walls is fading and peeling, the floor mats are completely worn out, and the majority of the equipment is damaged, rusted or broken. Madeline Blinderman The weight room is an extremely popular facility used by nearly every sports team at The Harvey School. So why is such an important room rundown and old? Harvey should shift some attention and funds to the weight room to clean it up and put in new equipment that people will actually use. Part of the reason that students in Strength and Conditioning have to cycle rooms every day is Kevin Dorf because the weight room becomes incredibly packed. It becomes so overfilled with students because there are so many old Dajour Fisher and unused machines taking up space that could be used to actually workout. Zachary Gault Right upstairs from the weight room is a newly made fitness room that has treadmills and other exercise machines for cardio. There are also a rack of dumbbells, a pull up bar and two weight machines. With that being said, there is actu- Nikkita Johnson ally a lot of unused space in the fitness room. Zachary Latham First, to solve the problem of overcrowding, Strength and Conditioning should be offered every term. In making Tali Looney this change, the school could limit the amount of students to a reasonable amount. Students should also be given a prefer- ence as to which room they want to workout in, as some students prefer the treadmills in the fitness center, while others Julia Mallon prefer the weights in the weight room. Samuel Shapiro My suggestion is to remove all of the old equipment from the weight room and replace it with two lifting platforms Michael Spadafora and two power racks that can be used for a multitude of exercises and would make the weight room much more efficient. Then, a new bench should go where the old one is now. That change, coupled with new barbells, weights and dumbbells, would turn the weight room into an improved and more efficient place to workout. The school could also replace the old cracked mirrors and paint over the walls. Cleaning up the weight room would completely transform it, and it would become a far more welcoming place that would make students proud. The condition of the weight room is not completely the school’s responsibility. Students need to respect the expen- Faculty Advisors sive equipment and clean up after themselves in the gym to keep it in good condition. If we were to get new equipment and Lesley Boltz students treated it as poorly as we do currently, then it would not last and would quickly become just as worn down as it is now. Virginia Holmes I am not the only one who feels this way about the weight room either. To gain some perspective, I interviewed senior Teddy Little, a veteran of the weight room. I asked Little his opinion of the new group’s system that has been put in place within the Strength and Conditioning after school activity. Little stated, “The downside to this system is that not everyone gets to work out every day, and when you do get to work out, most of the equipment is taken up due to there being such a large number of students.” I followed up by asking Little if the school should limit the amount of students allowed into Strength and Con- ditioning. He replied, “Yes and no. Some students who signed up for it hardly ever go, or when they do go, they never work out and just distract other people who are try- ing to better themselves. However, some students need a sports credit, and this may be their only way of getting it. If we were to put a limit on how many can join, then many students would lose the opportunity to earn that credit.” I also asked Director of Athletics Patrick Kennedy his opinion of the amount of students in Strength and Con- ditioning. Mr. Kennedy stated, “The only sports we offer in the winter time are ice hockey and basketball. As a result, many students choose to participate in the Strength and Conditioning program.” He added, “While I’m extremely pleased that we have so many students interested in taking care of their bodies, it does create logistical challenges in creating a safe environment for all participants.” Clearly, I am not alone in my concerns about not only the Strength and Conditioning activity, but also about the weight room. It is clear that the school needs to pay more attention to this issue and make the changes that stu- dents and coaches really care about. Respectfully,

Winter 2017 Michael Spadafora Pulse Staff Current Events Page 3 The Reel Deal: Harvey Helps Preserve Bedford’s History By Zachary Gault

For those residing in the when Glenn Close would be avail- town of Bedford, many may recount able. It started out with Glenn Close the significance that the Bedford and Paul Shaffer on board, and once Playhouse has had on its movie- you got names like that involved, it’s going community. The theater was easier to get everybody else to come founded in April 1947 and closed its along.” doors almost 60 years later in early 2015. Rumors immediately spread According to the Bedford that it was to be transformed into Playhouse’s website, on Dec. 27, a performing arts center. However, 2016, the organization is “over 97 according to the Bedford Playhouse’s percent of the way to its short term website, a “grass roots organization goal of $5.2 million.” Currently, the was formed under the leadership of organization only requires $45,000 to Bedford residence John Farr with the be raised in order to commence the goal of transforming the theater into theater’s construction process. Three a not-for-profit cinema and commu- months after the fundraising began, nity hub.” Farr and his team were able to raise An artist’s rendering of the Bedford Playhouse’s new design. over $2.5 million, and his response Farr, a film critic and Image courtesy of the Bedford Playhouse website. was nothing short of grateful, stat- Westchester resident, began fundrais- ing, “That was much more about the ing for the Bedford Playhouse early that would only make matters worse, community; we had no money, but after its closing. Farr also hosts his so I said I would try to do something. Farr commented on this we had a very simple message which own movie blog “Best Movies By And next thing you know, it took event, stating, “That was one of the was ‘Save the Bedford Playhouse!’ Farr,” which is filled to the brim with off.” great evenings of my life, really, Everybody realized that this part hundreds of his favorite films and because everything came together of history was going to go away… provides personal recommendations The fundraiser has branched beautifully. The folks at Harvey were and I think that really catalyzed the through a search bar including what out to a variety of different areas in terrific and extremely generous.” Bedford community to act.” “genre” and “decade” of film your the Westchester area. Most notably, Farr credited Catherine Shaffer, wife interests lie. In an interview with in August 2016, The Harvey School of Paul Shaffer, as well as mother of Further elaborating on this Farr, he commented on his motiva- hosted an event to accelerate the two Harvey students, for pulling the comment, Farr continued, “These tions toward working on the project, campaign. Celebrities such as actress event together, exclaiming, “Cathy are people who really care. You saying, “I decided that I should try to Glenn Close and former musical Shaffer was absolutely instrumental don’t write a check for something do something, because I was already director of “Late Show with David here, and I think it was her, Glenn like this unless you really care about concerned about the vitality of the Letterman,” Paul Shaffer, loaned Close and Glenn Close’s assistant your community, because what this village. If the playhouse went away their talents to this fundraising event who all got together and decided is all about at the end of the day is in order to aid Farr’s cause. that they would try to pick out a date The Reel Deal: cont. on page 7.

The Legacy Lives On By Nikkita Johnson The year 2016 brought the loss of some of the entertainment industry’s greatest icons. Another loss in From boxers, actors, actresses and singers, some of 2016 was the death of the greatest legends have passed unexpectedly. Muhammad Ali. Muham- mad Ali was diagnosed Alan Rickman, known by most as Profes- with Parkinson’s disease sor Snape from the “Harry Potter” movie series, in 1984. In June 2016, was an English actor and director. According to the silver-tongued boxing The Telegraph, on Jan. 14, 2016, “Rickman died... legend passed away from aged 69, having said a final goodbye to his friends septic shock due to un- and family after a short battle with cancer.” specified natural causes. Late celebrities Prince (left) and Muhammad Ali (right.) He was a civil rights activist who raised money Photo courtesy of Google Images. He suffered a minor stroke that led to a and awareness for numerous charities and causes. discovery of his cancer. He was only 69 years old and had found out about his illness only a few Bob Gunnell, a family spokesman, told Fans around the world sent their support weeks before his death. “Harry Potter” fans were NBC News , “After a 32-year battle with Parkin- on Twitter using the hashtag “#MayTheForceBe- saddened by this news and posted symbols relating son’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at WithHer.” to Rickman’s character all over Twitter in remem- the age of 74. Ali will forever be “The Greatest.” brance of him. Only one day later, on Dec. 28, Fisher’s Sadly, 2016 ended with the loss of two mother Debbie Reynolds a singer, theater, film Rock music’s Prince also passed away in famous actresses: Carrie Fisher and her mother and television actress passed away from a severe 2016. Known for his “Purple Rain” album in the Debbie Reynolds. Carrie Fisher was an American stroke. 1980s, Prince was a singer, songwriter, musician actress, writer and humorist. Her role as Princess and music producer. Leia in the Star Wars movie series was a huge According to The Sun News, “On her climax in her career. deathbed, she is believed to have told her son He is known not only for his music, Mark Fisher: ‘I just want to be with Carrie.’” which blended contemporary, R&B, hip-hop, jazz Fisher was hardworking and had many Some say she died from a broken heart after living and soul, but also his fashion statements. plans ahead of her, but unexpectedly on Dec. 23, her fear of being alive after her daughter passed 2016, “Fisher, 60, was aboard an 11-hour flight away. According to CBS News, “A Minnesota from London to Los Angeles on Friday when she medical examiner says Prince died of an accidental went into cardiac arrest,” stated People Magazine. After losing these two Hollywood icons fentanyl (opioid) overdose… He was found dead only days before the New Year, many friends, fam- April 21 in his suburban Minneapolis home.” He She was rushed to the hospital and was ily and fans were left to grieve. was only 57 years old. reported to be in critical condition. TMZ reported, “After her condition did not improve for several Many celebrities passed in 2016, but their Commenting on Prince’s death, Stevie days, her family was considering removing life legacies will live on forever. Wonder said, “If Michael (Jackson) was the King support but on Tuesday morning (Dec. 27) her heart of Pop, Prince should be the emperor.” stopped beating on its own and she passed away.” Page 4 News from The Harv The Bridge to Independence “Check” Out By Madeline Blinderman The Chess Club During the winter By Samuel Shapiro term, the Senior Bridge Seminar students are work- ing on independent projects. The Chess Club is one When asked how the These projects are focused of the newest clubs at The Harvey Chess Club has affected him, Wil- around student passions and School. It was started at the begin- son replied, “At chess club, you topics that students want to ning of the 2016-2017 school year end up talking and competing with explore. and is doing well. There are many students you never met before. I members who enjoy playing chess, feel that in most other clubs, you The project topics and that is why this club is thriv- are always dealing with the same range from a presentation ing. group of friends or people you about therapy dogs to a stu- already know. Chess Club is an op- dent producing a mixtape of The Chess Club was portunity to bond with classmates original music. There are so founded by seniors Kevin Zhang over a common game.” many ideas and concepts- the and Michael Wilson, who lead opportunities are limitless! the club on a week-to-week basis Zhang shared with The The idea originally came and make sure everyone is having Pulse, “It has affected me in regard from Mrs. Mahony, but all fun and playing chess. Wilson and to responsibility and leadership, of the Senior Bridge teachers Zhang love their club, and they are because now I am head of a club.” discussed the objectives for proud to be running it. Zhang finished up with telling The the senior projects. Pulse, “I agree, with what Wilson When talking to Wilson said about the different types of The Pulse inter- about his duties as co president of people. What differentiates this viewed Chair of Fine Arts The Chess Club, he told The Pulse, club from other clubs is that Chess Rick Price who is also a “At first we had to get all the chess Club is very relaxed. It provides Senior Bridge teacher. Mr. boards, which took some time people the chance to learn some- Price said, “This project is and money.” Wilson continued, thing new, and you don’t have to the culmination of the skills “Now, we just have to make sure already know chess to join. You we worked on in the first half everyone is having fun and having can join without any prior knowl- of Senior Bridge. Know- proper chess games.” edge of chess.” ing oneself, being able to Claudia Ziser editing her movie for her Senior Bridge class. Photo courtesy of Madeline Blinder- Zhang told The Pulse, This club is strong and write reflectively, and work man independently, are among “Originally, it started as the chess has the potential to grow and many skills we attempted to and coffee club. I was the chess prosper into a powerhouse club at subjects students have selected part and Michael was the coffee Harvey. As this club continues to pass on. Ideally, the students will for their projects, which I love. I focus their project on an interest of part.” Zhang added, “I was the expand, so will the love for chess have also learned that given the chess part because I teach chess at Harvey. This is an exciting new theirs and discover that a passion right subject, there is a scholar in for learning exists within them.” as well on the weekend as my job, club that has a great foundation to every one of the students, and the and Wilson is a barista at Star- become very successful because of challenge is to help them recognize Throughout this process, bucks. During the first meeting, the leadership. that and be confident enough to I brought the chess boards, and each student chooses a mentor, release it.” preferably a teacher at Harvey, to Wilson brought the coffee. Now, guide him or her with whatever we turned into chess club without This project is meant to the coffee.” he or she may need. The student help the seniors prepare for college and mentor can check in regularly in terms of time management and to track progress on the project. self-advocacy. The way this project While choosing mentors, students is designed is that if one doesn’t must take into consideration how ask for help when help is needed, it much their mentors know about won’t get done. the topics that they are studying. For example, if students are doing When asked about what Girl, We Heard You: cont. from cover. a project on why reading is benefi- his favorite part of the project pro- cial, they will most likely choose cess is, Mr. Price said, “What I like poem or going for walks rather than the focus because they are being an English teacher. most about this project is that it spending 21 minutes a day to point targeted. offers the students an opportunity out all of one’s insecurities. This Senior Katrina Garbin is to pursue an interest that they may song stuck with many of the Harvey As you become educated in doing a psychological experiment not have a formal outlet for at Har- students because that was one of this movement, you have the chance on accident proneness. Garbin vey, and, of course, to help them their favorite parts. to become a leader and teacher to stated told The Pulse, “I would through the rigors of their first give more girls the opportunity for take my dogs for a walk and out of independent, college-like experi- The young women who their voices to be heard. Being a part nowhere, I’d ‘miss’ a step, which ence.” Mr. Price went on to say, “It performed were asked, “How do you of Girl Be Heard is like having a would cause me to injure my knee. makes me sad that some of them feel about the term ‘All lives mat- group of sisters. It’s a family. Therefore, I thought that since do not take this opportunity very ter’?” Eva Jones, another performer, I seem to be prone to accidents, seriously and waste the potential it gave a great analogy, stating, “I feel These powerful mes- why not make a project about it?” has to make them stronger, more like saying ‘all lives matter’ is like sages from one girl to another have Karbin added, “I hope to prove my passionate and more self-aware having two houses. One is burning changed lives for the better. Using thesis: people who are more active learners.” and the other isn’t burning, but they talents like singing, acting or writing tend to be less likely to get hurt waste water on the house that isn’t creates a beautiful message to those than people who are not as active.” By the end of the pro- burning because ‘All Houses Mat- who think they are alone. It is often cess, the students will have made ter.’” hard to talk about these situations, It isn’t only the students a presentation and written a paper but the voices of Girl Be Heard were who learn. The teachers learn a lot to present to the Senior Bridge She went on to say that truly inspirational. about their students as well. Mr. Seminar class to show them what using the phrase “Black lives matter” Price added, “Oftentimes, I have they have learned. doesn’t mean other lives don’t, but learned more about the various that at this moment, black lives are News from The Harv Page 5 AP to the Big Apple By Zachary Gault

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, hour long train ride, students Mrs. Mahony and nine of her Ad- were able to relax and socialize vanced Placement (AP) English stu- with each other as well as engage dents joined Upper School Assistant in discussion regarding their Head Ms. Visintainer for a matinee predictions for the play. performance of Anton Chekhov’s final play, “The Cherry Orchard.” The teachers and This field trip posed more questions students arrived in New York considering the purpose of form and City after midday and treated content to Mahony’s students, which themselves to a “Starbucks acted as a prelude for their own break” inside of Grand Central performance pieces due before the Terminal. After bundling up for approaching winter break. the cold and rainy weather, the group commenced their walk to “The Cherry Orchard” the American Airlines Theater details an aristocratic family’s return near Times Square, ultimately to their estate and their relations arriving on time for the 2 p.m. toward the ever-changing Rus- performance. Actress Diane Lane (Center) jests with “Lost” actor Harold Perrineau (Left) during a sian society during the 1920s. This scene from “The Cherry Orchard’s” second act. Actor John Glover (Right) listens in rendition of Chekhov’s play features After asking Mrs. Mahony while reading the paper. Photo courtesy of the “The Cherry Orchard” website. veteran actress Diane Lane, recently what originally sparked the idea of recognized for her work in the Bryan viewing a live performance of “The Cranston-led biopic “Trumbo,” as and Punishment,’ which is a trip onto trip was a great opportunity to allow Cherry Orchard,” she stated “When I itself. We don’t even need to leave me to get a deeper understanding of well as the superhero film, “Bat- saw that they were doing ‘The Cher- man v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” the classroom for that.” the literature we are reading in class. ry Orchard,’ which I saw over the At the time, I also thought that being Actor Harold Perrineau makes a summer, I got exceedingly excited prominent appearance as well. He is Mrs. Mahony concluded able to see a live performance of it because we study Russian literature in a more contemporary variation as best known for his performances on in AP English and Dostoevsky’s saying, “Anytime you’re studying a the acclaimed television show “Lost” play that you have the opportunity opposed to what we were reading ‘Crime and Punishment.’ I thought it in class really accelerated how well and the Academy Award winning would be a nice connection.” to see in production, you should take film “Zero Dark Thirty.” that chance. We owe it to the work to I can learn its content and Russian see it in the form it was meant to be themes.” She elaborated on her deci- presented in.” After devouring their meals sion to see the live performance, stat- during the middle school lunch pe- Senior Macy Drude ex- ing, “‘The Cherry Orchard’ creates pressed how she felt entering the riod, Mrs. Mahony, Ms. Visintainer, a nice bridge between ‘The Sound Not only did Mrs. Mahony and the nine AP English students express how advantageous the trip theater. Drude stated, “I was excited and the Fury’ and the conversations because I like to see plays. However, boarded the bus—driven by Mr. regarding declining aristocracies. It was for the class, but President of DePalma—which was headed to the the Student Council Oliver Little, I was also worried because when I helps us slide into that Russian state read “The Cherry Orchard” it was Katonah Train Station. During the of mind as we then go into ‘Crime agreed. Little stated “I feel that the AP to the Big Apple : cont. on page 8 PAAC: Making a Pact to End Animal Cruelty By Kevin Dorf Harvey’s People Against Animal Cruelty want to be more than a school club, so we are try- Club (PAAC) works toward ending many prob- ing to leave our mark in our community.” lems involving animals. Members help animals in need and get the attention of the Harvey com- In the past, the club has raised money munity to make a difference and support PAAC. through raffles and bake sales. PAAC has also The club was founded by Harvey seniors Kaila held two fundraisers for adoption days, bringing Lichten and Aerin Glover, and the club’s advisor, adoptable animals to the Harvey community. Mr. Greg Janos. During the time allotted for club meet- PAAC spreads awareness about concerns ings, many things get done. PAAC Co-President such as animals in captivity, endangered wildlife, Aerin Glover stated, “What we do depends on the the importance of adopting, and more. The club day and our project. Usually we like to introduce has raised money for charities like Mr. Bones & an organization and talk about what they do, how Co, an organization that fosters rescue dogs. The they help and how we can help. Then we learn club has also organized canine adoption drives about the animals and how they’re in need. Next, within its community. we brainstorm ways we can help and bring this to our community’s attention.” PAAC also has an Instagram page called the “paac_club.” On the page, members post The participants of the club do many pictures of the people in the club working on what things to help animals, like make dog toys and they are doing next or events that are coming up. posters to spread the word about events like the dog adoption during homecoming. Sometimes The people in the club with whom The the PAAC advisor Mr. Janos brings in his dog Pulse spoke really seem to enjoy it, because they Champ, and the members play with him for fun, are all animal lovers, so this group of people meld and it helps inspire all of the students and helps Picture of club leaders Kaila Lichten, Aerin Glover together extremely well. According to Junior Julia relieve their stress. and club advisor Greg Janos. Mallon, “I joined because I love animals. The Photo courtesy Kevin Dorf. club is filled with animal lovers like me, and when The most recent project completed by I was asked to join, I had to say ‘Yes’ because of PAAC was an event where they brought dogs to my love for animals. I also want to protect them.” the Harvey homecoming and the dogs were put up for adoption. PAAC had four dogs actually come If you are an animal lover and stand for According to Harvey senior Kaila to homecoming, but there were eight dogs avail- what PAAC represents, you should join the club Lichten, the goal of the PAAC club this year, “is able for adoption. Most of the dogs were adopted and spread the word about People Against Animal to expand PAAC. We plan on working with more that day or right before the event. Right now, Cruelty. organizations and projects. We want to make a the club is in between projects, so members are bigger difference in our community. This year is unsure as to what they are doing next, but the club our transition from school club to advocates. We is in the brainstorming process. Page 6 Sports News With One Second to Spare By Julia Mallon

After coming off big semi- son its first lead of the game 28-24. final wins, No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 2 Clemson Tigers had Alabama would not be to face each other in the CFP College defeated so easily. Bringing back Football Championship for the second the energy his team had in the first year in a row. On Jan. 11, 2016, Ala- three quarters. Hurts had a 30-yard bama defeated Clemson 45-40, taking touchdown run with only two minutes home the trophy. However, on Jan. remaining in the game. This thrilling 9, 2017, Clemson defeated Alabama run put Alabama back in the lead 31- 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium in 28. Tampa. With two minutes winding After the two teams won down on the clock, Clemson’s Tigers semi-finals, there were many differ- had to give everything they had in ent predictions by ESPN about who order to clinch their championship would be crowned champions. On trophy. After each completion, Clem- the day of the game, ESPN’s football son rushed to line of scrimmage eager Power Index predicted that Alabama to make it down the field in time. had a 60.4 percent chance at winning, The Clemson Tigers swarming wide receiver Hunter Renfrow after catching and Clemson only had a 39.6 percent the game-winning touchdown. Photo by Channel 5 News. With exactly one second left chance. Many other news sources had on the clock, Watson had a clutch 2- similar predictions, but the underdog Keeping up his intensity, bama’s quarterback Jalen Hurts threw yard touchdown pass to Renfrow for Clemson stopped Alabama from beat- Scarbrough scored again in the second a 68-yard touchdown pass to tight-end his second touchdown of the game. ing them a second year in a row. quarter with a 37-yard run for a touch- O.J. Howard, which allowed Alabama With Clemson up 35-31, time expired. down. After this touchdown, Clemson to take a 24-14 lead at the end of the Bleacher Report predicted began to fight back with an 8-yard third quarter. After an intense and nail-bit- the final score of the game would be touchdown run from their quarterback ing fourth quarter. The Tigers 35-year Alabama winning 30-24. Similarly, Deshaun Watson. At halftime, Ala- With both teams exhausted title drought was now over. Clemson during the ESPN pregame show, bama was still leading with the score and Alabama having a two-score lead, had won their second ever national it was clear to everyone this game 14-7. many spectators believed the title college football title. After the game, would be a battle. Making the predic- was going to be handed to Alabama. Clemson’s head coach, Dabo Swin- tions correct, this championship game Alabama kept its lead alive However, Clemson was relentless and ney, told ESPN, “That has to be one was a fight all the way down to the throughout the third quarter. With came out of the gates flying and on of the greatest games of all time.” last second of the game. back-and-forth scoring, Alabama was fire into the fourth quarter. the first to score in the second half Watson told ESPN at the This exciting game started with a 27-yard field goal. Clemson Clemson took advantage of end of the game, “I couldn’t hear the with Clemson winning the coin toss was still competing and completed a its scoring opportunities in the fourth crowd, I just felt at peace.? Watson and kicking off to Alabama. The first 24-yard pass from Watson to receiver quarter and kept Alabama out of the had a game he will remember for the quarter was not as frantic as the rest Hunter Renfrow for a touchdown. end zone until the last few minutes in rest of his life, and he still has his of the game. It ended with Alabama the game. Watson had a 4-yard touch- senior year season ahead of him. up 7-0, thanks to a 25-yard run for a Alabama still was not going down pass to receiver Mike Williams, touchdown by running back Bo Scar- to let Clemson come back so easily. and running back Wayne Gallman had brough. At the end of the third quarter, Ala- a 1-yard touchdown run, giving Clem- Winners at Heart By Zack Latham

The head coach this year for the girls fully it will become more comfortable and varsity basketball team is Christina Binns. Being confident. the coach for JV last year, she has a pretty good relationship with the team. Coach Binns says that The captain of the boys varsity her biggest goal this season is to build a strong team this year is Rohan Harrison. They had team bond. Coach Binns said, “Good chemistry a bit of a rough start to the season as well, leads to success. Although we lack some skill this but they fought very hard. Harrison played year, we are a very tough team. We are in shape for the team in previous years and was and can outlast a lot of other teams that get tired.” one of the starters. Harrison stated that he learned a lot from last year’s season. In par- Unfortunately, the girls team have come ticular, he stated that he learned to trust his short all three games that they have played as of teammates and to make the best of what you Dec. 10. Julia Mallon is the point guard this year have. The biggest part of the game that the and has brought a lot to the team. Nikki Johnson is team will have to work on this season, ac- a great forward for the team. A new player to the cording to their captain, is working together team, senior Sara Steinberg, had never played bas- as a team and staying focused as a team. Harvey Varsity Basketball Captains. ketball, but she has learned a lot about the game Photo courtesy of Howard McManus. and has shown a lot of good work. When Harvey played The Wooster School this season, it was one of their most Two new players this year that have According to coach Binns, their team’s exciting games. They were losing by 20 points. stood out are sophomore Alex Kaplan and junior biggest weakness this season is that they do not They fought hard and cut it to a five point game, Kasim Cisse. Cisse is new to Harvey and Kaplan have a lot of girls on the team and do not have but unfortunately, they couldn’t come away with is one of the two sophomores on the team. a lot of depth on the bench. She says that with a the win. Although they didn’t win this game, it little more confidence and energy, their team could was a very close and intense game where Harvey Although the boys varsity basketball be very successful. Coach Binns says that they played well and fought hard. team hasn’t started off particularly well this sea- are best at keeping a good and well-structured son, the Cavaliers have been working very hard defense. Another strength that the team is showing The team this year lost almost its whole and have been getting better and better with every this season its ball handling. Mallon is an incred- starting lineup from the year before, and has been player giving it their all and bringing something to ible ball handler and has been a great point guard struggling to play as well as it did last year. Har- the table. Every game that they played was quite this season. rison said that he can associate the team’s success close. Hopefully the team can improve its record last year to attacking the basket and more team and take it all the way to the championship this Losing pretty much all of the team’s confidence. season. starting five from last year, the team has had a bit of a rough start, but as the season goes on, hope- News from The Harv Page 7

Another Persuasive Peer: cont. from cover. The Reel Deal: cont. on page 3. As an example, last win the speech contest, and she enhancing our quality of life by The Bedford Playhouse year’s winner Sabrina Huang had was a underclassman at the time. increasing the vitality of this is not the only theater Farr has a speech mostly based on her per- “I was surprised when I won. I centrally located village. People helped renovate. The Avon The- sonal experience at The Harvey felt unbelievable.” Garcia was recognized that it’s an opportu- ater, a landmark cinema in Stam- School. The Pulse interviewed another proud underclassman to nity that will not recur. So, they ford, was re-opened in 2003. Sabrina Huang about her speech take home the trophy. got a chance to jump on board Similarly to the Jacob Burns that brought her home first place and now they have. So a lot of Film Center in Pleasantville, in the Wells Speech Contest in Both Garcia and Huang’s credit goes to them.” N.Y., The Avon Theater is still 2015. goal was to convince people there thriving today as it continues to needes to be a change, not just in A few notable renova- offer a variety of independent, Huang’s winning topic the outside world, but also at The tions to this independent theater foreign and classic films. was about the bridge between Harvey School itself. will be an “all day café,” a International and American stu- lounge and concessions area With the fundraiser for dents. She stated, “My goal was When asked if a stu- and three theaters. There will be the Bedford Playhouse nearing to inspire people to make better dent’s speech has ever persuaded one main theater, including 200 its completion, it is time to re- relationships with the interna- him, Mr. Seymour told The Pulse, cushioned seats, and two smaller flect on how effective a commu- tional students and have us be less “Yes, last year, I particularly theaters with approximately 50 nity can become once they set separated” loved a speech that challenged seats each. One of the smaller their mind on an objective they the English department’s class theaters, “The David Worby believe will be prosperous and Huang told The Pulse, “I participation policies. It made me Theater,” is described as “an beneficial to the livelihood of its noticed change after my speech, rethink the way we do things.” exciting flex-use space for com- people. but not as much as I hoped for. I munity events” for a variety of know it is going to be very hard In 2016, The Harvey celebrity “guest speakers, wine For more information to make the change I want.” School had another year full of tastings and numerous cultural on Farr’s cause, please visit diverse, influential and humorous events.” www.bedfordplayhouse.org. Huang was Harvey’s speeches. first international student ever to Reviews Hungry for More? Listen to Dajour and Go to Bedford 234 A Restaurant Review by Dajour Fisher

sitting at the bar and families at English teacher, Ms. Ms. Holmes continued, the tables, it’s the perfect setting Virginia Holmes was also inter- “I ordered a mushroom flatbread for a calm night. Another de- viewed by The Pulse. Bedford 234 with goat cheese and caramelized lightful essential part to the suc- was highly recommended to Ms. onions. I recommend it if you like cess of Bedford 234 is its kind Holmes, and she ventured out to the mushrooms. I also think that the and heartfelt staff, who bring a restaurant Friday, Jan. 6. The Pulse flatbreads are reasonably priced. I unique spark to the restaurant. asked her about her thoughts on her also had the avocado fries to start. first time at the restaurant, and she They were phenomenal” Senior Daniella answered, “In my experience, when Lippman was interviewed by I dine with people from Harvey, Bedford 234 has received The Pulse about her thoughts we tend to go to places in Katonah many positive reviews. With its on Bedford 234, and she said, or Mount Kisco. I loved going to welcoming environment and deli- “The food is really fresh. It’s a restaurant that I’d never been to cious food, I highly recommend farm-to-table, which is the best before. I thought that the restaurant that you check out Bedford 234. way to eat. They have really fast was in a really quaint and lovely For a dining reservation, call 914- Exterior shot of Bedford 234. service, the staff is great, and the part of Bedford. It was an ‘added 234-5656. Photo courtesy of Google Images. restaurant is inviting. I love eating bonus’ that the restaurant’s mascot there with family and friends.” happened to be the owl-- one of my Were you aware that favorite animals.” there was a restaurant near Harvey called Bedford 234? Bedford 234 derives its name from its location in Bedford, N.Y., approximately six or seven minutes down the road from Harvey. Mitchell and Lynn Samberg, the owners, opened Bedford 234 in March 2015. It is a small four-star restaurant with beautiful wooden walls and floors. Bedford 234’s menu consists of many different options, and its food is grown from local gardens. Their brown rice quinoa bowl is the most popular dish, and many people love it. This restaurant not only has great food, but it also has a warm and comfortable environment that encourages people to come in for an enjoyable time. With people Interior shot of the dining room of Bedford 234. Photo courtesy of Google Images. Page 8 Reviews Best Animated Film of the Year The Force is Strong with this Film A Movie Review by Tali Looney A Movie Review by Michael Spadafora

“Rogue One: A Star Wars other die-hard fans couldn’t wait to Story” is the newest chapter of “Star see. Darth Vader is featured in “Rogue Wars” released on the big screen. One,” and the dark lord is back and The movie came out Dec. 16, 2016. better than ever. In “Rogue One,” “Rogue One” is the prequel to “Star Vader is not shown nearly enough, in Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.” my opinion. However, it is clear why “Rogue One” tells the story of the the filmmakers kept his appearances rebel spies that steal the plans of The short: they wanted to tell the new Death of Star. story of the rebel spies and not make a movie all about Darth Vader. “Rogue “Rogue One” gives insight One” sheds some new light on Vader into the very beginning of the rebel- while still paying homage to both the lion and shows new, never before seen original trilogy and the prequels. With characters, as well as characters “Star that being said, “Rogue One” shows Wars” fans know and love. “Rogue that a standalone Darth Vader movie One” was directed by Gareth Edwards would be nothing short of a master- and stars Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, piece. Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, Donnie Yen as Chirrut and Mads Mikkelsen On the topic of old char- as Galen Erso. acters being put back onto the big screen, General Tarkin is present in “Moana” is a new “Moana” movie poster. Jyn Erso is a woman who “Rogue One.” This is extremely impressive for the simple fact that the Disney movie that takes place Photo courtesy of Google Images. doesn’t seem to have very much on a Polynesian island. John direction in her life. She is the daugh- actor who played Tarkin, Peter Cush- Musker and Ron Clements cre- ter of Galen Erso, who is the lead ing, had died in August 1994. ated the main plot about a young girl But, later on, she tries again and scientist of The Galactic Empire and named Moana who is trying to save makes it through that failure. is tasked with designing and building In order to put Tarkin in her island from darkness. She is the The Death Star. “Rogue One” follows “Rogue One,” filmmakers cast Guy chief’s daughter, and she struggles When I was deciding Jyn and a group of rebels trying to Henry to play general Tarkin. Accord- with the urge to sail on the sea. whether or not to go see the movie, steal plans for The Death Star in the ing to The New York Times, Henry my older sisters actually suggested hopes of finding a weakness. wore motion capture equipment “Moana” came out Nov. 23, it to me. When I walked in, I noticed throughout the entire movie, and the 2016. In the second weekend that it that there were many different kinds “Rogue One” does a fantas- editors of the film digitally replaced was out, the movie earned $28.4 mil- of people either with families or tic job of being a bridge between “Star Guy’s face with Cushing’s. This digi- lion. Overall, the movie has received adults by themselves. Throughout Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the tal technology is actually seen once great reviews from many critics. On the movie, there were many cute Sith” and “Star Wars: Episode IV - A again in the movie, but I will spare IMDB, the movie received an 8.2/10. and funny parts that caused me to New Hope.” “Rogue One” adds more moviegoers the spoiler. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a chuckle. details to the “Star Wars” universe by 97 percent, which is a pretty incred- giving a darker and grittier look into “Rogue One” has had ible score. Google users gave the Also, the soundtrack for the the universe we all know and love. overwhelmingly positive reviews movie a 95 percent. movie is absolutely wonderful. Lin- from critics and movie goers alike. Manuel Miranda, known for creating The plot and dialogue add According to The Washington Post, Dwayne “The Rock” John- the smash hit “Hamilton,” was the depth to the movie, and the acting “Rogue One” has grossed $477.3 son plays the voice of Maui, who is a primary songwriter for “Moana.” gives a deep look into the emotions million domestically and $914.4 demi-god who is needed to save the Miranda worked with so many dif- that would have been felt in the situ- million worldwide as of Jan. 8, 2017. island. As for the girl who portrays ferent sounds toward the soundtrack ations that Jyn and her crew of rebels The Washington Post also states that the voice of Moana, she is a new star, that makes it catchy and interesting. faced. However, most importantly, “Rogue One” is the fifth biggest Auli’i Cravalho. Both Johnson and Miranda has been nominated for “Rogue One” felt like a “Star Wars” movie release of 2016, which is no Cravalho did a wonderful job voicing many different categories of awards. movie. Despite new and unknown small achievement considering the the parts of each of their characters. With “Moana,” Miranda was able to characters, the essence of “Star Wars” amount of blockbusters that have hit merge all the songs perfectly with is still present throughout the entire the big screen this past year. I’m usually not interested each scene. film. in animated Disney movies, but “Rogue One: A Star Wars “Moana” was actually a very inter- Overall, this movie is fan- This latest installment of Story” has added a modern twist to esting movie that was able to keep tastic. Young children and teens will “Star Wars” balances plot depth and the original “Star Wars” trilogy and my attention. It also had a very good not forget the great experience that is action very well. “Rogue One” is not appeals to old fans and new alike. The lesson that many young children this film, and they will want to see it just constant, senseless violence. It movie has a deep and interesting plot can learn. In part of the movie, the again. I highly suggest that people go has a well-developed plot and has coupled with complex characters and daughter has a dream to sail on the to see the movie with their families action to keep audience members plenty of the blaster and lightsaber ac- ocean and she fails the first time. and friends. interested and engaged. tion that “Star Wars” fans have come to love and expect. If you haven’t With all of the fantastic already, see “Rogue One: A Star Wars new characters introduced in “Rogue Story.” You won’t regret it. One,” there is one character that I and

AP to the Big Apple: cont. from page 5 difficult to understand. Seeing the show was an excellent opportunity to better understand our class’ translation.” The two-and-a-half hour performance ended around 4:30 p.m.. Mrs. Mahony and Ms. Visintainer led the students back to Grand Central Terminal and the group arrived back at The Harvey School around 7 p.m.. Because the group earned a better understanding of Chekhov’s source material with such positivity, the field trip proved itself as both rewarding and exciting. As Mrs. Mahony advised, when one is able to make a connection with the subject, and watch it come alive in front of you, it’s not an opportunity to be missed.

“Darth Vader in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Photo courtesy of Google Images.