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David Stainbank Vaila Campbell explains why marine mammals should not be park attractions, under any circumstances RECENTLY, theme park and poration is the good guy, think again. thy and compassion. In fact, it has oceanarium company SeaWorld an- Firstly, it will only be select parks that almost doubled in size. How could nounced sweeping changes to its actually change into the ‘new en- anyone say that it is morally accepta- business in an attempt to reinvent its vironment’. Furthermore, has Sea- ble to keep these soft, caring animals image and draw back the crowds. World taken into consideration that in captivity for entertainment, even in the animals are extremely depressed a supposedly ‘natural environment’? The changes have been in captivity and changing the small, prompted the fallout from 2013 doc- suffocating captive environment will Blackfish also reminded every- umentary Blackfish, which brought not make the slightest difference? one that killer whales are not pets; Vaila Campbell an avalanche of negative publicity they are wild animals. SeaWorld regarding the business’s treatment of For those who believe Sea- trainer Dawn Brancheau was brutally its marine mammals. While a change World when they say that the whales killed by Tilikum in 2010 in a horrific in the animals’ conditions may be are happy to be there and love per- attack that many believe was down welcomed by some, the move can forming, consider this; the orcas at to the orca suffering a severe psy- simply be seen as a cynical attempt SeaWorld have been proven (by ma- chosis due to his cruel captive life. by the company to remain afloat. rine biologists) to be chronically de- This would explain why he reacted As you may already know, the pressed and heartbreakingly, some so extremely violently. It is important documentary Blackfish almost de- have even shown suicidal tenden- to remember that in the wild there is stroyed SeaWorld’s profits. Their cies. One instance of this was when no record of any killer whale injuring shares tumbled by 33% and their an orca’s baby was taken from her or killing a human. So even with a profits dropped 84%, but they at just 4 four months. After spend- new environment it is quite clear that shouldn’t be surprised considering ing days mourning and trying to use this will not improve an orca’s health, it exposed them for years of, what long distance vocal calls to reach her or even quality of life. Ciara McLernon many would call, animal abuse. For baby, the whale proceeded to swim example, when parts of the state of into the pool wall so many times that Knowing this, the question is; Florida was evacuating due to Hur- it gave itself a brain haemorrhage will you be visiting SeaWorld’s new ricane Irma, a killer whale was left and died. Is there possibly anything and ‘improved’ environment any time behind; abandoned in a small pool, worse than an animal purposefully soon? I will leave you with a quote left alone to face the storm with no ending its life? that perfectly sums up the treatment protection. of Orcas in its entirety. Additionally, evidence given To try and combat these shock- by scientists shows that show killer “For man cannot give wild ani- ing stories and quick decline, Sea- whales have even more capacity for mals freedom. They can only take it World have stated that in 2018 they love than we as humans do. It was away” - Jacques-Yves Cousteau are going to create a ‘natural’ whale discovered that orca whales have an environment. However, before you additional part of the brain that has Kieran Kelly begin to believe that SeaWorld Cor- grown from the area for care, empa- Lucy McLaren Callum Brown Natasha Morton Kate Finlay

Steam Powered! Just as steam powered the industrial tional courses lead to higher income. revolution, Kate Finlay discusses how The goal of STEAM is to break down But what he failed to recognise was the it is STEAM that will drive us to suc- the barriers that appear to have formed crucial presence of those with shared cess in the 21st century between the scientific and creative sub- skills. The fact of the matter is the exact jects. It is not about persuading children qualities which enable one to excel in with talents in the arts to drop it all for fields such as philosophy, portraiture, IN the future everything will be shiny science, or pushing scientifically gifted music or writing, could also lead to their and sleek. It might be par for the course children away from creative pursuits. success in scientific and technological to operate household technology with The idea of combining the alternate fields. Every industry requires problem the clap of a hand, and driverless cars fields is not a novelty, as Leonardo Da solvers, analysts with an eye for detail, may rule the roads. Although this is all Vinci proves. He is known to this day for and people with the ability to commu- guesswork we can be certain of one his exceptional interest and innovation nicate eloquently and, often those who thing - we will still need creative and in- in fields ranging from painting, invention, have most impact on society, are crea- novative people to continue to drive us engineering, history, science and music. tors and thinkers whose skills would forward; we will still need the arts. It is no coincidence that this great mind only benefit STEM industries. used combined knowledge of each sub- Currently, STEM subjects are being ject to achieve what he did. It has been proven that students of the pushed worldwide as they are thought creative arts are more likely to study and to be a more valuable and secure future Creative industries make up one tenth of work in a field related to their chosen field to work in than the arts - which the UK economy, and many of the ca- subject out of a genuine passion and are sometimes seen as ‘easy’ and less reers it offers need a significant or equal interest for it. It is this same passion and useful options. But frankly, this is not amount of STEM knowledge. Examples interest that will drive us forward and al- the case. As manual labour grinds to a include video game or software design- low us to undergo truly ground-breaking halt and the machines begin to dictate ers, graphic designers and photogra- research and development in science, our lives, there is one thing we have that phers. STEAM also represents the fact engineering, technology and design. they lack - the ability to create. that a lot of science and engineering There is no doubt that the new work- derives from, or depends on, creativity force will benefit from the unification of Research by Nesta has shown that 87% and vice versa. Since this is the case, STEAM, both in the classroom and the of creative workers in the UK have a schools should promote a holistic ap- outside world. low risk of automation, compared to an proach, rather than encourage competi- average of 40% for all workers in the tion, between STEM and the creative The question is how Scottish schools UK. Meaning jobs which require creativ- arts. are working to unite their subjects and ity are harder to automate, and are thus put the A into STEM. Recognising the - more secure. This is why the promo- In America, presidential candidate importance of the arts and its ability to tion of STEAM (Science, Technology, Marco Rubio claimed that a prosperous coexist with STEM is not only useful, Engineering, Arts and Maths) should be America needed ‘more welders and less but necessary. a priority. philosophers’ and claimed that voca- Question Time Returns to LHS Subverting Stereotypes Larbert High School’s Poli- tics WAO welcomes you to our annual Question Time event, to raise money for Strathcarron Hospice, on the 20th of November. Doors open at 7pm, with refresh- ments provided until the 7:30 start. So far, Angus MacDonald (SNP) and Mal- com Nicol (Conservatives) are confirmed as panel- lists, with hopeful appear- ances from both Labour and Greens. Helena Barton considers how recent film and TV offerings have Last year’s event was a challenged limited and false representations soaring success, with up- IT is no secret that film and TV have a problem subverted by showing Reggie in his vulnerable ward of £200 raised for the with the way they represent women and minori- state. ties. However, in the last two years, film and tel- White Ribbon Campaign – a evision have provided some of the best represen- Hidden Figures was a standout film from last tations of these characters in decades - from the year that was truly inspiring. The biopic followed global effort of men working Best Picture Oscar winning film Moonlight, to the three real African American mathematicians who TV competition show RuPaul’s Drag Race. worked for NASA in the 60s, giving a voice to to end male violence against women who had previously been rendered voice- women. However, this year RuPaul’s Drag Race is an American drag competi- less by racism and the patriarchal society of that tion show that has been running since 2009. The era. we aim to raise even more – ninth season (which concluded in the summer) featured the first openly transgender contestant Additionally, this film tackled the stereotypical fe- although the event is free of on the show - a New York drag queen named male character that’s only valued due to her at- Peppermint. She was able to represent a minor- tractiveness, rather than her intellect or person- charge, a suggested dona- ity oWn national TV which has long been pushed ality. The three main characters, Katherine Goble into the shadows. While on the show, Peppermint Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan, tion of £2 would be greatly did something exceptional; she subverted the so- face difficulties as a result of their skin colour appreciated. cietal stereotype of Trans people being confused and the society in which they live. However, they about their gender. Peppermint knows exactly achieve success and are propelled by their in- who she is, she knew exactly what gender she credible brains. was, and she was unapologetically open about it. Question Time has dutifully She was not confused. Additionally, the most re- Another exceptional film that subverted outdated cent series of Doctor Who also challenged LGBT+ stereotypes of women was the 2017 Summer held its Thursday night slot stereotypes. Bill Potts, the latest companion, was Blockbuster, Wonder Woman. The superhero flick a lesbian who wasn’t portrayed as ‘butch’ or completely ignored the usual media stereotype on the BBC since the 80s one dimensional. Instead, she was feminine and found in action and adventure films of women be- - allowing members of the tough, like a real woman. ing the ‘damsel in distress’ or the prize to be won, much to the joy of the audience. To put it simply, public to hold guests from However, it’s not just members of the LGBT+ women are often only shown as love interests for community who are subjected to stereotypical the leading man. However, in Wonder Woman, Di- both the worlds of politics characters which don’t truly represent them - it ana is a strong superhero who saves her own love also happens on account of their race. In terms interest - Captain Steve Trevor, played by Chris and media to account on of subverting racial stereotypes, one show from Pine - from drowning in the ocean after his plane current controversial is- 2017 stuck out. crashes. sues. At this year’s Larbert The 2017 Netflix show based on the 2015 film of This scene turns the media stereotype on its head the same name, Dear White People, subverted by casting the male lead as the ‘princess’. It is High School Question Time stereotypes of black people. The series follows a also shown throughout the film that Diana is as - group of black students at the fake Ivy League or more - capable and brave as any of her male event Brexit, Trident and the University, Winchester University, fighting against counterparts. She does not need any male help racial injustice. Dear White People featured an ex- and is more than willing to do the difficult tasks lengths parties are going tremely harrowing, but crucial scene in which the that others are afraid to do. character Reggie Green is held at gunpoint by a to support teenagers with campus police officer. The scene depicts the way It is safe to say that this film took a common ste- Mental Health issues will be in which many black people are treated by police reotype and threw it out of the window. By doing officers in America. so, the film provided a new and better representa- discussed. It is set to be a tion for women, a fact that was instrumental in its This act was the catalyst for a storyline following success. heated night of debates with Reggie’s inability to deal with this incident. He re- fused to leave his room or see any of his friends Though these films and TV shows have subverted panellists from a range of for a long period of time because he believed outdated, racist and sexist stereotypes, there is that he was going to be shot. No one could argue still a long way to go before the old representa- political parties and we hope that Reggie, the smartest person in the university, tions of women and minorities are a thing of the to see you there! deserved that treatment and it is impossible for past. However, if more films and TV shows like any viewer to conclude that he was reaching for this are produced, then progress will continue to a gun. In addition, the stereotype of black men be made. being tough and not showing any emotions was What is terrorism?

David Stainbank discusses inconsistencies in the media’s treatment of acts of terrorism

ACTS of terrorism are egregious but, and stabbed Mrs Cox. Thomas as terrorism, however not often overtly unfortunately, they are a part of our lives Mair had a history of mental illness, but saying it even though it was politically - from the recent attacks in Europe, to had links to the National Front and the motivated and caused mass fear in the others in Africa and the Far East. English Defence League with his attack area. Although, The Huffington Post being politically motivated. commented on the attack by saying, It will be one of the defining issues of ‘these supremacists humiliate the white the 21st century, but the West seems to So is that terrorism? Many would say people in this country’, it wasn’t named have a one minded view of the definition it was, based on the definition provided widely as terrorism. Alternately, the me- of a terrorist. My question is: what is a by the 1989 Prevention of Terrorism (Pro- dia are quick to jump upon any Muslim terrorist? Is it someone who commits a visional) Act. It was for a political cause, violence and hail it terrorism - even if it politically motivated assault? Is it a psy- however, it wasn’t on a wider group of doesn’t necessarily meet the legal defi- chotic attack on a crowd at the cinema? people; he planned to kill Jo Cox, no one nition - prompting many to believe that The media in the UK and the US seem to else. the media are selective in their use of the be inconsistent on this. word ‘terrorism’. A good place to start is by discussing The UK media did not widely reference You may be asking why I am so hung up a bill passed in the House of Commons; it as terrorism. They used words such about the definition. Words are powerful the 1989 Prevention of Terrorism (Provi- as ‘attack’ and ‘murder’ which is correct things. If the media continue to be selec- sional) Act. In the bill it states the defini- but, arguably, it could also be construed tive, I believe it will lead to the implanting tion of terrorism as being, “the use of vio- as terrorism. Failure to identify such at- of racial stereotypes in both this genera- lence for political ends, and includes any tacks as acts of terrorism is dangerous. tion and generations to come. Although use of violence for the purpose of putting This can lead to people believing that I know terrorists don’t have a specific the public in fear”. every current act of terrorism in the UK is face, gender or skin colour, would some- committed by a member or a believer of one born today believe the same as me? This statement is included in an impor- the so called Islamic State. The word ‘terrorist’ has to be used in the tant bill. However, time and time again in press for other attacks, such as those the mainstream media, defining attacks The US media also fall victim to the mentioned above, not just those involv- as acts of terrorism is inconsistent. misconstrued image of terrorism. In June ing Muslims. of this year, James Alex Fields ploughed One example would be the tragic death his car into counter-protesters after at- of Labour MP Jo Cox in 2016. On the tending a ‘white lives matter’ protest. 16th June 2016, a man in his fifties shot Again the press came close to naming it South Africa: In Portrait

24 senior pupils from Larbert High had the experience of a lifetime, travelling to South Africa. Whilst they were in South Africa they taught pu- pils from our link school in Woodlands Primary. They also got a taste of the tour- ist’s lifestyle and visited many of Cape Town’s most popular attracttions.

While the group was there they had the chance to visit the famous Robben Island. A former inmate gave them a tour of the old prison and showed them Nelson Mandela’s cell - an incredible experi- ence! They also went on safari but unfortunately they didn’t see the ‘big five’ - they missed out on seeing the cheetahs and hippos. The cohort managed to abseil down Table Mountain and had a true feel of the South African air.

At Woodlands Primary in the Heideveld Township, pupils taught at the school, played games and shared information about Scottish culture. While they were there lots of friendships were made that will last a life- time. Europe’s Elite get Down to Business

Liam Deans discusses European football’s movers and shakers

THIS summer, football clubs all over on a season long loan with the option, al- who said he was unhappy at the club. Die- the continent have been making big mon- though more of an obligation, to buy for go Costa’s return to former club Atletico ey moves that have been catching the eye. £162 million. In honesty, it is just a crafty Madrid fell through when they could not way of getting around UEFA’s Financial afford the player, however, a fee has now The Premier League spent a re- Fair Play rule after spending a ridiculous been agreed. It was not the only move cord £1.47 billion, with Manchester City amount of money reaching Neymar’s buy- to fall through this summer at Stamford spending the most out of the 20 clubs, out-clause. Bridge, with Ross Barkley choosing to but surprisingly, it hasn’t actually been stay with Everton at the last minute rather the Premier League which has been turn- Romelu Lukaku has an equally chal- than make the switch to the league cham- ing heads. The real shock comes from lenging undertaking as he hopes to be the pions. French giants, Paris Saint Germain; the main component in Manchester United’s Qatari funded club spent an eye watering return to top of the Premier League. He In Germany, champions Bayern Mu- £198 million on Brazilian sensation Ney- does not come without competition though nich are in a state of flux. After a poor mar. A deal which dwarfed Paul Pogba’s with Zlatan Ibrahimovic signing a new deal start domestically, and in Europe, man- 2016 world record £89 million move, and with the club as he recovers from a cruci- ager Carlo Ancelotti was finally sacked triggered Barcelona’s equally ridiculous ate ligament injury – the Swede registered after his side’s demolition at the hands of spending spree. 17 league goals last season for the Red PSG in the Champions League. The Ba- Devils. As if having Zlatan Ibrahimovic as varian powerhouse has undoubtedly lost Barcelona spent £97 million, the sec- your competition wasn’t enough, young experience with the retirement of legends, ond highest fee ever paid, on 20 year old striker, Marcus Rashford hopes to make Phillip Lahm and Xabi Alonso; the pair Ousmane Dembele. Although the player an impact in the star studded team this have won all there is to win between them is highly talented, he is relatively inexpe- season – recently scoring on his Cham- both at club and international level. How- rienced with only ten Champions League pions League debut. So far though, Lu- ever, James Rodriguez will be hoping to games under his belt. Whether Dembele kaku does not seem fazed as he keeps on reach the same levels he reached under struggles to fill the void Neymar has left scoring goals. United also saw the depar- Ancelotti in the 2015/16 season - the Co- at Barcelona, or embraces his chances ture of their top goal scorer and captain, lumbian star having joined from Real Ma- to make his mark on the European stage Wayne Rooney, who left to rejoin boyhood drid on a 2-year loan. Despite their recent alongside some of the world’s best, re- club Everton. woes, Bayern seem to have it all - from mains to be seen. Additionally, whether world class attackers to world class de- Neymar can propel PSG to European Premier League Champions Chelsea fenders and even one of, if not the best, greatness after quickly decimating Celtic hope to retain their title this year with Al- goalkeepers in the world today – Manuel in their Champions League opener does varo Morata, a big money signing, arriving Neuer. Under a new manager (yet to be too. at the club. The target man was supposed announced), the club could yet be a force Paris Saint Germain have also ac- to be a more than capable replacement in Europe this season. quired young Monaco star Kylian Mbappe for his Spanish counterpart, Diego Costa, The Future of Music? It’s Clowning Around? Already Here! It has been 27 years and Pennywise has awoken. But is Hollywood’s killer clown still as terrifying? Kieran Kyle Davison considers how it is bands from the past Kelly reviews 2017’s retelling of horror classic, IT that offer a bright future

AMIDST the hysteria unbeatable monster, trans- of the killer clown craze’s forming completely into a return, “IT”, directed by weak, cowering creature Andrés Muschietti, finally – turning the tables com- hit cinema screens – a 30 pletely. year wait for long term fans ACCORDING to much of influences. If this is the case, I of the immensely popular Bill Skarsgård’s Penny- the mainstream media, the fu- highly recommend you look to Stephen King novel of the wise manages to keep you ture of music consists solely of the 90s. A band that indie rock same name. gripped and on the edge of Coldplay and musical theatre. I owes a lot to is Blur – since their your seat for the full 2 hours disagree; I think that the future debut album in 1991 they have IT was adapted into and 15 minutes, waiting to of music lies in the hands of in- sold a combined total of 15 mil- a miniseries in the 1990s see what will happen next. die rock. lion copies. Alongside Blur is which tells the story of Although Muschietti’s Oasis. They set the stage for when the protagonists version of IT allows us to Over the decades, indie indie rock bands such as The (known as the “Losers’ meet the characters from rock has managed to stay rel- Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Kasa- Club”) were children and a whole other perspective, evant due to bands like Oa- bian and, of course, Catfish and when they first encounter the film isn’t without its sis, Radiohead and Kasabian. the Bottlemen. the malevolent Pennywise. flaws. Some appearanc- It has continued to be popular Pennywise the Dancing es from Pennywise seem among teenagers due to bands I don’t think Catfish single- Clown is a shape shift- very cartoon-like, due to like Catfish and the Bottlemen, handedly brought indie rock ing creature who petrifies the CGI being poorly done, Kasabian, and Arctic Monkeys back, however. There is still a his victims before feast- which takes away from the taking the spotlight and setting lot to be owed to lots of older ing on them. Haunted by horror aspect of the film. the standards for other bands indie bands, especially those their memories of the killer to follow. of the late 90s and early 2000s. clown, the Losers’ Club Additionally, parts of Lots of older indie rock bands return as adults and try to the film which are clearly Catfish and the Bottlemen that are big right now and have defeat IT. intended to be scary are are one of the biggest indie rock stayed relevant over the years, instead, laughable. But bands in Britain, making their include: The Strokes, Oasis, Ra- The 2017 adaptation, these things don’t distract breakthrough in 2014 with their diohead (who headlined Glas- however, doesn’t just tell from the films overall qual- album ‘The Balcony’ which act- gow Green’s TRNSMT festival the tale of a child-eating ity. The director has man- ed like a shot in the arm for the earlier this year), Tame Impala, clown, but explores the aged to bring Stephen genre just when it felt that things The Lumineers, The Courteen- dynamics of a group of King’s novel to life in a way were becoming a little stale. In ers and many, many more. children facing their big- that the 1990 miniseries May 2016, their second album gest fears head on, and just couldn’t achieve; giv- was released and sold 250,000 If any of these bands are prevailing. It also shows ing long-time fans of the copies in the UK alone. unfamiliar to you, you have a the Losers transform from novel a film adaption to be lot of good listening to look for- being the hunted, to hunt- happy with. All in all, IT is If you are a teenager in 2017 ward to! ing Pennywise themselves. definitely worth seeing. and you like bands like Catfish It also shows the infamous and the Bottlemen, you may not clown, a thought-to-be- be familiar with some of their Scottish Rugby: looking The Fringe 2017 Review back to look forward Ciara Mclernon discusses some of the highlights from this year’s festival David Stainbank considers the recent performances of Scotland’s best

IT has been over three However, from the five months now since that bi- players in total that ended zarre game in Auckland, up going on the tour, and New Zealand. the performances from the ‘Scottish international After a hard fought tour heavy’ by the British Lions - full side, one can predict how of ups and downs, injuries their autumn internationals and breakthrough perfor- are going to go. mances - they had one game left against the All Managerially speaking, Blacks and it was a simple Scotland has a solid, ex- winner-takes-it-all game. perienced team. Their new However, the game was manager tied up at 15-15 and, after has good experience with eighty minutes, fans were most of the current Scot- EVERY year, Scotland One of the funniest waiting for some sort of tish internationals coming welcomes an array of shows to hit the stage extra-time which it never from his former side Glas- people from the four cor- was Ari Eldjárn from Ice- came. gow Warriors, and playing ners of the globe to the land. His humorous act in every came of the 2017 capital’s cobbled streets was full of light hearted In the most ludicrous of Six Nations. for the annual Edinburgh jokes that made everyone circumstances, the respec- Festival Fringe. love him. Many people tive captains of either team The players that went who have seen the show went to the podium and on the Tour also played well The Fringe is the have said that you may lifted the trophy together. - with putting world’s largest arts festi- walk away with his catchy in some good performanc- val, running since 1947, phrases such as “Oh my This was an odd feel- es before he unfortunately kicking off at the start of goodness, I’m being so ing for the Lions players got injured, and was tak- August and finishing with Icelandic”. and supporters, because en out of the squad. Greg the Royal Edinburgh Mili- a win would have been an Laidlaw had some good tary Tattoo. However, there was incredible achievement but off the bench performanc- one show which was an they didn’t know to be glad es and was a solid choice This year’s Fringe was enormous disappoint- or disappointed with the for their midweek games. spectacular. Thousands ment. ‘How to Act’ was outcome. However, to real- Tommy Seymour also had of artists took to the stage predicted to be remark- ly know what lies ahead for a really good tournament, throughout August; musi- able, but the producers Scotland in the upcoming even though he did not ap- cians, comedians, danc- hype raised expectations autumn tests, we will have pear on the pitch for any of ers and actors alike. One so high that it ended up to review the performances the All Blacks tests. of the most popular family being a huge let down. of the Scottish Lions. friendly shows was Alad- The tour was not filled din. It was suitable for chil- Overall, the Fringe It is hard to judge Scot- with tries, but Seymour dren as young as 3, run lived up to its expectation land’s players (from the Li- managed to get the most by the group Flying High for this year (as it usually ons Tour) because of two - 3 in total. and Young Company, and the does) and I would recom- factors. The first: there were very reviews were filled with mend it to anyone who were a limited amount of quiet during the tour, how- great comments rang- hasn’t experienced the them - three at the start ever; you cannot blame ing from “a spectacular buzz, the excitement, the of the tour. Second: they the players themselves as fun filled show” to “would creativity, and the down- didn’t get the required appeared highly recommend to all right strangeness of it be- game time for us to make to refuse to take use of his families”. fore; it has something for a proper judgement. wider squad throughout everyone. the All Blacks tests. Fall in Love with The Golden Oldies Autumn Elle Muir considers how the old men of tennis are still in a Lucy McLaren lists her top autumn class of their own destinations for your future travels

Autumn is approaching fast but there’s no need to mourn sum- mer. It’s time to kiss goodbye to the sunny, summer days and em- brace the crisp, autumn air. If you were thinking of taking a last minute trip before the sunny days wane, here are a few places in the world that transcend all others when it comes to autumn scenery.

Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance. Relax whilst watch- ing the green, summer leaves ONE of the biggest itive and evenly matched the outcome of matches turn golden brown at the Boboli Gardens, or visit Piazzale Michel- rivalries in modern day rivalries in the Open Era. but, in this rivalry, the type angelo where you can enjoy the tennis is that between the Federer is the only man of surface in most cases colorful, night sky and the ambi- world class Novak Djoko- to have beaten Djoko- does not give any consid- ence of the city. vic and Roger Federer. vic in all four majors and, erable advantage to one They have faced each likewise, Djokovic is the player over the other. other a grand total of 45 only man to have beaten times, with Djokovic lead- Federer in all four majors. Currently, Djokovic ing 23–22. This includes Both men accomplished has the worst ranking that a record 15 Grand Slam this after having beaten he has had in 10 years, matches, four of which each other at Wimbledon. coming 5th in the 31st of were finals, plus a record Both players are generally July rankings, he is pre- ten semi-finals. considered to be the two dicted to drop down to greatest hard-court play- 8th due to an elbow in- Another intriguing place to visit in Djokovic and Andy ers in the open era. jury making him out for 12 the autumn months is Canada’s Murray have suffered with weeks. With Murray also Cape Breton Island. As you drive injuries throughout the struggling, this has meant along the Canso Causeway that year, with Djokovic ending links Nova Scotia and the island, that Federer and another take in the breath-taking scen- his season early due to an long-time rival, clay court ery - scarlet leaves carpeting the elbow problem and Mur- legend Rafael Nadal, road and the Atlantic waters glis- ray confirmed he was do- now occupy the top two tening under the autumn sun. ing the same after repeat- spots in the ATP rankings ed issues with his hip. with the Spaniard slightly ahead on points. Howev- After a successful re- er, with Federer’s recent turn at the start of the year, victory over Nadal in the Federer won the Austral- final of the Shanghai Mas- ian Open and has now ters, incredibly, the elder won his 19th Grand Slam statesman of men’s ten- title. He proceeded on to Their matches show- nis has a genuine shot at win many titles in differ- case an unpredictable ending the year as World New York is one of the best plac- ent countries including display of shot-making. Number One. es to visit at any point in the year India and Miami, climbing In addition, neither play- It wasn’t that long ago however, Central Park is even back to fifth in the world. er has beaten the other that we thought Federer better in autumn. Watch the sun- set as you enjoy a relaxing picnic He has also won his 8th more than four times in was gliding into retire- under the tawny trees. Central Wimbledon title, making a a row; as the changes of ment, in a manner similar Park provides an ideal sunset big comeback. playing surface that oc- to his graceful movement gazing location where you can cur throughout the year across the baseline. Now, even visit some of the few re- The main aspect of often produce little effect at 36, he has returned to maining protected American elm the rivalry is their abil- on determining the win- the summit of the sport trees as they turn a vibrant yellow ity to beat each other on ner of their matches. In with the force of an over- colour during the fall season. any given day, including most other rivalries, the head smash. Grand Slam play, making type of playing surface it one of the most compet- has a profound effect on A Larbert High Publication - November 2017