2 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
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N!"#. Editors-in-Chief Regents date change p. 3 Katya Barrett Talent show p. 4 Sophia Ja- e Atrium dining p. 5 Copy Editors Matt Heiden O$%&%'&#. Will Zhou Group work p. 8 News Vassar scandal p. 9 Editor All nighters p. 10 Hannah Fagen Assistant Editors F!()*+!#. Minah Kim Paula Deen p. 11 Celine Sze Sub-urban dictionary p. 14 Opinions Japanese restaurants p. 16 Editors Alice Chou A,E. Brendan Weintraub ! e Vow p. 17 Assistant Editor Idol vs. ! e Voice p. 19 Jake Eisenberg Quacking Up p. 19 Features Editor S$'+)#. Hannah Zweig Super Bowl p. 23 Assistant Editors David Katz Regatta p. 23 Heidi Shin Gymnastics p. 24 relation. A&E Editor Bethia Kwak Assistant Editors N EWS BRIEFS Katie Fishbin Kerim Kivrak Tri-M Concert Anthony Pinelli. “. us any event run around 9:30 a.m. informing them that by Tri-M should be organized and run multiple bomb threats were reported to Sports As part of an ongoing initiative to by the students because it is a student Astoria Federal Savings on Main Street, Senior Editors support student musicians and music organization.” prompting the police and 0 re department Brett Fishbin programs, the Tri-M Music Honor Society . e music at the concert ranged from to take action. Drew Friedman recently held a charity concert in the choir a string quartet playing classical music to . e police requested that the school Assistant Editor room. . e Jan. 19 event soloists playing improvised jazz. close its campus to limit tra2 c, since Dan Miranda featured student musicians. “. e bene0 t concert was a great way many students congregate on Main Street. . e purpose of the concert was to raise to raise money for the music library. . e Although the school was never directly Graphics funds for a NYSSMA solo music library, performers were terri0 c, and we raised a threatened, administrators and faculty Senior Editor which would provide young musicians lot of money,” said senior Jennifer Kim. acted to keep students out of a potentially Loren Giron with a necessary second copy of sheet “Although we didn’t have as many people dangerous situation. Assistant Editor music. . e society did not charge ticket in the audience as we hoped there would “I was curious what was going on Risa Choi fees; they raised over $300 solely from be, we will have another bene0 t concert in a1 er hearing the announcement of the donations from the audience. the spring, so we hope many people sign activities going on on Main Street. It was Student members of Tri-M organized up to perform and many people attend it.” annoying that I couldn’t go o- campus Photo the entire concert. . is cause is an ongoing process, during my o- period,” said senior Gabrie Editors “It was a great success in both raising and as the membership grows and more Davido- . Elana Galassi money and support for Tri-M as well as money is raised, the Tri M solo library will . e police contacted the school a1 er Harry Paul providing for opportunities for students to expand. they swept the bank, which was eventually perform and share their passion for music ~Harry Paul declared safe. A1 er the superintendent Business with other members of the community,” and administrators reevaluated the Manager said sophomore Annie Kim. Campus Closing situation, students were permitted to leave Adam Pollack While they were planning the concert, campus at 11:45 a.m. Assistant Manager the student leaders of the society decided A1 er noti0 cation from the police, “Even though this did not turn out to Aaron Schuckman to include all musicians who wanted to the central o2 ce relayed a message to be a real threat, the school, teachers, and perform. . ey did this to provide a better the administration to close Schreiber’s administration worked well following range of music genres in an attempt to campus. On Jan. 31, in the middle emergency procedures, so we know in speak to multiple di- erent audiences. of second period, students heard an the event of a real emergency, we would “My feelings as the advisor of the announcement restricting them from be safe,” said Assistant Principal Mr. Craig honor society are that I be exactly that, leaving the campus until further notice. Weiss. an advisor,” said music teacher Mr. Administrators received a call ~Minah Kim
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BY Hannah Fagen At the Board of Education meeting on examinations. Feb. 7, the Board approved a new calendar “I am more News Editor with no major changes for next year. interested in “I always believe that students should quality versus !e New York State Board of Regents have stability and not be pulled and quantity. I recently decided to move the end-of-year pushed around based on whims that are never really Regents examinations one week earlier coming out of Albany,” said Dr. Gordon. thought that if than their usual dates during the last week “We are going to make it work within the you added more in June. Although the board’s motives for framework of our goals.” of something this date change remain unclear, it may Students and teachers will be returning that you a"ect students’ scheduling for the 2012- one day earlier than usual, with teachers automatically 2013 school year. arriving on Aug. 30, immediately before get a better “It’s confusing because the State Labor Day weekend, and students product,” said Education Department and Board of returning on the Tuesday a#erwards, as principal Mr. Ira Regents have issued a number of testing opposed to the usual Wednesday. !e Pernick. changes that have changed almost like plan does not sacri$ce vacations. While the quicksand,” said Superintendant of “Our kids work really hard, and Board of Regents Schools Dr. Geo"rey Gordon. research shows that if you give students has given no breaks every six to eight weeks, and a o%cial word as chance to recharge their engines, that to the reason for that is the way to maximize e%ciency for this date change, them,” said Dr. Gordon. s p e c u l a t i o n !is new schedule will create a one- leans towards week “limbo time,” in between the end the new Annual of testing (which usually signi$es the end P r o f e s s i o n a l of the quarter), and the end of the school Pe r f o r m a n c e year. Review (APPR) www.portnet.k12.ny.us “Similar to what we have done with the legislation. Under APs, we are going to ask our students and this new set of sta" to develop something that’s going to laws, teachers Board of Education meeting. The calendar does not feature be a meaningful type of program,” said Dr. in New York are any major changes from those of past years, although the Gordon. evaluated in part Regents exams will no longer be during the last week of June. In order to comply with the state- During this week of time, Dr. Gordon by their students’ mandated 180 day school year, school proposes that students and teachers standardized test scores. By pushing the on the test itself, on the quality of the usually opens right a#er Labor Day and develop a variety of options, such as $eld tests one week earlier, school districts will students, and on the teachers who teach closes at the end of the last full week of trips, outdoor physical activities, student have extra time to analyze testing results the classes,” said Mr. Pernick. “!is is June, right a#er Regents exams, with a few empowerment workshops, and classroom as part of the year-end evaluation process. good as part of an evaluation, not as a sole vacations spread throughout. lessons. “!ey need more time to be able to get evaluative process.” School districts throughout New York “It really is somewhat unfair to our scores back to schools before the end of !ese date changes will not only a"ect State are now faced with developing a teachers, because our teachers have the school year,” said Mr. Pernick. high school students, but will also a"ect plan that includes this early testing week. a mandated core curriculum in the !is new evaluation process has students at Weber, where a record number Some districts may choose to begin the state, and now they are going to have to caused controversy among educators of eight graders are taking Regents school year in the last week of August so compress, at least by several weeks, their statewide, and approximately one third Examinations in Integrated Algebra and that students and sta" may be prepared for mandated core curriculum, and then of NYS principals, including Mr. Pernick, Earth Science. examinations early. Other schools may come up with something a#er the fact. I have signed a petition against it. !e “!is date change presents the same decide to eliminate or shorten existing do not think it is particularly well thought opposition is based not only upon the dilemma for having the APs completed in vacations. out,” said Dr. Gordon. large weight that it places on standardized May, which is what do we do to help our “We are looking at as much stability for Although this date change will not test scores in teacher evaluations, but also students so that the curriculum can be a families in our community as possible, so have a signi$cant impact on the school upon the amount of funds that the process meaningful curriculum, which includes we are not looking at changing vacations, year calendar, it will decrease the amount will require the districts to spend on it. the time period a#er the tests are given,” we are not looking at changing the days of classroom time that students and “When the exams are created on a said Dr. Gordon. of the school calendar,” said Dr. Gordon. teachers will have to prepare for year-end statewide level, you can get a good read Students eat a vegetarian meal to support the environment
BY Matt Heiden environment,” said club advisor Ms. !e Treehuggers, in accord with environmental impact that meat has.” Julie Barbieri. So, this is not about tradition, also showed “!e Meatrix,” a Copy Editor vegetarianism per se, but eating in a way satire of the movie “!e Matrix,” to raise that’s responsible to the earth.” awareness about inhumane conditions “Why did the tofu cross the road? To In addition to the jokes, seniors Brian and supergerms at factory farms, which prove he wasn’t chicken.” Aronow, Caleb Jenkinson, and Jesse make many of the animals malnourished So joked Treehuggers Environmental Weil played saxophone, guitar and bass, and sick. To compensate for this, workers club co-presidents seniors Renee Cohen and sang, respectively. !ey provided on many of these large farms provide their and Alison Peraza at the Feb. 2 Vegetarian entertainment for much of the event. animals, such as pigs and chickens, with Dinner. One of the main purposes of the feed that is $lled with antibiotics to kill o" By providing a variety of dishes, the Vegetarian Dinner was to prove to people bacteria. club intended to prove that it is not such that they can choose to consume less However, with this increasing use of a great burden to live with less meat meat, such as having weekly “Meatless antibiotics, humans are promoting the consumption. Mondays,” without becoming a vegetarian growth of resistant-strain bacteria, which “I think we would all bene$t a lot from and giving up meat entirely. can lead to widespread illnesses. !e $lm thinking about what we eat as something “It shows people that there are many also highlighted major issues in the food which was once alive rather than treating more options besides eating salads and industry, such as the rising amount of it just like another manufactured good,” pasta. !ere are other ways to get vital family farms that are being replaced with said senior Emily Sanders. nutrients,” said sophomore Sarah Pinkus. large manufacturing companies. A#er advertising and selling tickets !e dinner did include salads and “Factory farms produce more during lunch in the lobby, they drew pasta, but some of these other dishes greenhouse gases than planes, trains, Harry Paul about 45 guests, 25 of whom were non- included di"erent sorts of rice, a tofu and cars, and buses, so instead of biking or Co-Presidents of the Treehuggers’ club members. broccoli dish, tempeh paninis, pizza, and carpooling, you can just eat a meatless Environmental Club seniors Renee “It’s a great opportunity to educate a broccoli and cheese quiche. Brownies, meal,” said Peraza. “We’re trying to raise Cohen and Alison Peraza share a people about what they buy at the Munchkins, and several types of pies were awareness to set people to cut down on few laughs with the crowd by telling supermarket and how it impacts the served a#erwards. meat because most people don’t realize the vegetarian-related jokes. 4 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Talent Show supports Project Common Bond Student Council and Photo Club join forces to aid terrorism victims
BY Rachel Cho, Ana Espinoza, and Minah Kim Staff Writers and Assistant News Editor
Singers, dancers, and other performers graced the stage to support Project Common Bond as part of the !rst student talent show in 10 years. "e Student Council teamed up with Photo Club to host the event. Juniors Evan Kerr and Deborah Oyarzun hosted the Feb 10. show, which featured 15 performances. Student acts included singing, steel pan and electric violin playing, and tap dancing. “I loved that there was a variation of people with di#erent talents and di#erent instruments,” said sophomore Sydney Ronis, who sang and played guitar in the talent show. Before the performances began, a representative from Project Common Bond spoke to the audience about the charity, which brings together teenagers who have lost a family member to acts of terrorism. A$erwards, senior Sara Rodrigues, who has attended Project Common Bond’s programs in previous years, shared her experience. Harry Paul “Our goal isn’t revenge,” said Rodrigues. “Our goal is to spread happiness and to talent show in more than 10 years. The student talent show raised over $1,000 for Project Common Bond’s youth programs. spread a message of happiness all over the world.” Many people sang while playing the help from retired art teacher Ms. Mary guitar, including original songs and covers Lynn Conte-Lawe, started their project of Jason Mraz, Adele, Katy Perry, Maroon to mass produce white clay %owers to 5, and Taio Cruz. Additionally, senior represent %owers from the callery pear Kamarah Rice sang parts of Taio Cruz’s tree that survived the 9/11 terrorist attack. “Dynamite” while playing the music on Firemen transported the badly burned the steelpan, a percussion instrument. and damaged tree, which represents hope She harmonized her vocals by hitting the and a new birth, to Van Cortlandt Park. instrument with two wooden dowels to "e clay %owers which Photo Club produce di#erent tones and frequencies. made will be used in decorative objects, A !eld trip to the 9/11 memorial in hairbands, and jewelry, which they will New York City this fall inspired the Photo sell to raise money for Project Common Club to help Project Common Bond. "e Bond. group made posters, held auditions, met “"is is important because we don’t with performers, and sold tickets both o$en get to hear about people a#ected at school and immediately before the globally. It is a way to communicate a concert began. Harry Paul message of peace and break the cycle of “I just think it’s a way to get involved Freshman Nina Grauer sings a song violence,” said Rodrigues. with the school, get involved with friends, entitled “Diva’s Lament” from the In all, the talent show raised over and have fun,” said freshman Naomi musical Spamalot. Grauer was among $1,000 in pro!ts for Project Common Boico, who played guitar and sang an several student performers at the Bond. original song. talent show on Feb. 10. Other singers “It was a wonderful, amazing night,” Harry Paul Students and teachers attended the included junior Laura deBruin, who said student council advisor Ms. Trish Senior Will Zhou performs a freestyle talent show, keeping the charitable cause sang Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain.” Burr. “I am so impressed with the talent dance, of a style called popping. He in mind. here. Schreiber has talent!” improvised the dance during the show. “I think it’s a wonderful, well-needed support this organization through various organization. It’s a great opportunity events, including the talent show and sale for Schreiber students to show o# their of handcra$ed items. talent,” said French teacher Ms. Jeannine “I was at a funeral when one of the Reed. spectators stood up and made all the “"ere are so many talented kids—this fathers promise to support families is an opportunity for them to share their without mothers,” said Ms. Murphy. “"at talent and help another teenager,” said was the start of Tuesday’s Children.” photography teacher Ms. Kris Murphy. Tuesday’s Children is an organization As a part of Project Common dedicated to supporting families who Bond, youth from di#erent countries lost a member in the terrorist attack on spend a week together participating in September 11, 2001. Project Common recreational activities, which help them Bond, an organization comprised of !rst form bonds and connect with others in responders, is an extension of Tuesday’s similar situations. "ey gain awareness Children. of other cultures as well as attend peace Young people from the United States, negotiation workshops. Palestine, Israel, Russia, Ireland, Sri Lanka Project Common Bond, founded and other countries convene to overcome in 2008, has, so far, brought together di#erences and discuss ways to address 143 teenagers from nine countries and world problems peacefully. Tuesday’s Elana Galassi territories to share their experiences with Children sponsors the American Retired art teacher Ms. Mary Lynn Conte-Law demonstrates how to make clay each other. "e motto of this program is, participants, and Project Common Bond “Let Our Past Change the Future.” sponsors those from other countries. additional funds for Project Common Bond, in combination with ticket sales from Ms. Murphy came up with the idea to On Jan. 10, the Photo Club, with the talent show. THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 5 Lunchtime crowding reaches boiling point School o!ers new Students respond with “Occupy Atrium” protest classes next year BY Amelia Pacht
Contributing Writer BY Celine Sze
Assistant News Editor While students are now in the midst of building their schedules for the upcoming With the possibility of the 2012-2013 school year, they have the administration closing their seating area opportunity to choose from several new in the music hallway, students responded classes. Freshman, sophomore, and in protest. junior students received brief previews of On Jan. 23, an event called “Occupy courses open to them at the electives fair Atrium,” organized by senior Emily on Feb. 3. Representatives from various Chadwell, allowed students to voice their departments presented information about views on the situation by !lling the atrium the courses that their departments o%er, during a lunch period. and guidance counselors at the assembly In doing so, they sought to emphasize clari!ed information about graduation to the administration that if students requirements. are banned from the atrium and music Woodworking II is a new class for hallway, students would be forced to next year that will allow students with search for other places to eat. prior woodworking experience to further “I feel that we just need to have people their knowledge of and skills in this !eld. pass the budget plans and then we as a Harry Paul #e prerequisite or co-requisite of this community in the school can get more Junior Delia Van Praag expresses frustration in front of the newly constructed course is Woodworking I and is o%ered to chairs for the spaces in which we are “quiet area” sign in the atrium. After deliberations, the administration posted students in grades 10 to 12. allowed to congregate,” said Chadwell. “I signs throughout the atrium designating it as a “quiet area.” Despite the closing made the event more to bring awareness of the music hallway to students, the atrium continues to serve as a dining area. to the issue as a whole rather than just our side. I want to try to work with the some music and technology teachers have Some teachers interrupted their classes administration to !x the problem that we expressed their concern that students in order to directly approach these face.” eating are disrupting classes with noisy students and request that they lower their Recently, con"icts arose in the music commotion. voices. hallway between teachers whose classes Teachers from the aforementioned “We always want areas where there were in session and students who were departments were more vocal with their are classrooms to be as quiet as possible eating and talking in the atrium. Because discontent about students eating in the while classes are in session. #e orchestra sounds tend to resonate in the atrium, atrium and music hallway in past weeks. hallway had become somewhat unruly and loud, thereby making it di$cult to AP Psychology is not new but has conduct classes,” said Principal Mr. Ira changed as it is now available to students Art Honor Society continues its Pernick. “Our goal is to provide a space as a full year course instead of only a for students to congregate while not semester. Previously, the AP Psychology disrupting teachers.” teachers had to !t a whole year’s Viking-inspired mural in the cafeteria Students have struggled with !nding curriculum into one semester. Now that spaces to eat lunch for the past several the class is a full year course, students will years. When the weather is particularly have the chance to learn the material at a bad and eating outside or going o% slower pace and in more depth. campus is out of the question, the cafeteria Since the class was only o%ered ! rst and Student Commons are overcrowded. semester, students used to be responsible As a result, many students have taken to for studying on their own for the AP eating on the "oor in hallways, stairwells, Exam in May, although psychology and the atrium near the choir room. teachers Mr. Larry Schultz and Ms. Sara School administrators recognized the Byrne held several review sessions weeks seating problem and decided to address before the exam. #e course will now also it. #is action provoked many students be available to juniors. towards action, which culminated in “Most other high schools on Long “Occupy Atrium.” Island have AP Psychology as a full year A&er deliberation, the administration course, and we here at Schreiber are announced that the orchestra hallway following suit as it makes most sense would be closed for students to sit in, for the students,” said Social Studies regardless of the time of day, but the Department Chair Mr. Bryan Frank. atrium would remain open as a “quiet Architectural Drawing 3 will be an area” during the lunch periods. Students Honors class with the added opportunity are permitted to sit and eat lunch in the to apply for college credit at Nassau “quiet area,” but they are expected to Community College. #is allows students maintain a quiet environment for the interested in this !eld of study to learn classes in session. about the subject while receiving extra “I was able to talk with Dr. Fitzgerald points on their weighted GPAs. and he was very open about everything #e Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Plus with seating issues from the past years class for students struggling in these areas and how it has actually gotten a whole will become a class that meets six days in ton better than you would think,” said the cycle, as opposed to the current class Chadwell. which only meets four days in the cycle. Several years ago, the school district Another new class is Chinese II, a expanded the cafeteria to account for a follow-up course for the Chinese I class growing student population. #e student that was added to the curriculum last body has since grown out of the cafeteria. year. #is is a class that dives further into However, due to !re codes, the district the study of the Mandarin dialect of the may not purchase additional chairs for Chinese language and China’s culture and the cafeteria. history. Although there are several options for “One of the great aspects of Schreiber eating spaces in addition to the cafeteria, is its wide variety of course options,” Courtesy of Ms. Miranda Best students continue to face overcrowding said English teacher Ms. Danielle Liss. Seniors Dan Preston and Elyse Belarge paint a mural in the cafeteria. Members and the di$culty of !nding places to eat. “Taking AP or college credit courses in “We are well aware of the seating high school not only prepares students organized the sketches, materials, and supplies, while also recruiting club problems, and we are looking at ways to for college-level material but also allows members to work on the mural during midterm week. The completed mural rectify it,” said Mr. Pernick. students more freedom in their schedules spans the width of the cafeteria. once they get to college.” 6 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Relay coaches bring Valentine’s Day to cancer patients access. BY Lena Kogan Each # oor Staff Writer also includes an additional In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, a group community of Relay for Life coaches teamed together kitchen and to host a holiday event at the Hope Lodge dining area, a for cancer patients. On Feb. 11, 20 quiet lounge, and coaches took a trip to the Hope Lodge in laundry facilities, New York City to hold various activities which are all for the residents to participate in. available for “It’s a beautiful space, and it was really resident use. wonderful to see how the funding that the A portion of relays for the American Cancer Society the American a! ects so many lives,” said junior Leah Cancer Society’s Weingast. funds is dedicated " e Hope Lodge is the American toward the Cancer Society’s version of a Ronald Hope Lodge, McDonald House and is designed for and this year, cancer patients undergoing treatment Relay coaches in New York City’s medical centers. For teamed up with many, treatment requires being away from Paul Gruol, who home for extended periods of time. " is works with this can add greater expenses for traveling society, to host and lodging, in addition to the costs for a Valentine’s treatments. Day party for " e American Cancer Society Hope the guests at this Lodge Jerome L. Greene Family Center residential center. o! ers housing at no expense for cancer “It’s really Harry Paul patients. " e residents of Hope Lodge important that have access to a range of facilities, these people including a lounge area, family visitation know that there room, meditation space, demonstration is support for kitchen, computer resource center, and them during this challenging time in their " e father of two Relay coaches owns a encourages and comforts others who are library. lives,” said Weingast. “Our club wants to restaurant near the Hope Lodge, and he dealing with this life threatening disease.” Additionally, residents are provided help give hope to all who are a! ected by donated a hot meal to the patients for At the end of the festivities, each cancer with private bedrooms with personal baths, cancer, whether it’s the patients or their lunch. Many coaches also baked desserts, survivor was presented with a rose and a a bed, closet space, a personal refrigerator caregivers.” which they served a$ er the luncheon. personal Valentine. designed for storing medications, cable " e group planned a variety of “Everybody is playing an important “It felt great to know that we could television, a local phone, and Internet activities to entertain the cancer patients. role; everyone has an important job,” said bring a smile to the faces of people going health teacher Ms. Pat Kosiba. through some really tough times,” said " e Valentine’s Day party also included Weingast. “I think that the holiday of hope games, a # ash-mob performed by the was a huge success not only to spread the coaches to “Walking on Sunshine,” and love to the residents but for the coaches to various activity stations. Guests were able gain a really inspiring perspective from a to make their own Valentine’s Day cards truly amazing group of people.” and get pampered at the “Glam Station,” In June, Relay for Life will continue to an idea of Michaela Gawley, one of the support cancer patients and Hope Lodge student coaches. by hosting a kick-o! event at Schrieber “I came up with the idea for the glam called “Rev It Up For Relay,” followed by a station, because everybody loves to be fundraiser walk. pampered, and I thought the patients “What you should know is that there would enjoy it,” said Gawley. are real, living people out there who need During the celebration, sophomore our help and Holiday of Hope is one of the Olivia Cisneros, who is a cancer survivor ways we are able to do it,” said sophomore herself, delivered a speech. Ryan O’Reilly. “Everyone should try, “Participating in events, like visiting at one point or another, to join the & ght Hope Lodge, reminds me of how much for a cure to cancer for so many have positive energy can come out of a negative been a! ected through their own life or life event,” said Cisneros. “I hope that through the people they love.” speaking about my journey at Hope Lodge
~Crystal Ren Harry Paul ADVERTISEMENT 8 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Does group work result in more productive learning? By Minah Kim who are really enthusiastic and focused, I By Natasha Talukdar Working with others may be exciting $ nd myself more motivated to work and and motivating, but in most cases the Assistant News Editor contribute,” said junior Dana Mirro. Staff Writer opposite is true. Little gets done when Groups also o! er students the oppor- working in a group, especially with the Our generation has been branded as tunity to express themselves more freely. Group work is a common practice distractions of working with friends. It is one that su! ers from decreased direct Students are not as pressured to say the implemented in institutions such as easy to get distracted and end up talking communication and group work skills. “right” answer. & ey have the freedom schools and companies. Although work- about unnecessary and irrelevant topics. People o" en blame social networking and to bounce ideas o! of each other without ing with others and having other sources “If you’re in a group with friends, you other technological innovations for this the pressure of having everyone in the of input may be bene$ cial in some ways, spend the group time socializing and situation. However, group work has con- class listening. individual work produces better results, don’t do as well on the activity as you tinued to play an important role in school & e small and personal aspect of as there is more freedom and no inter- would have if you were doing it alone and and work environments. groups forces each student to assume a ruption. focusing all your energy on it. Also, if Although some people are losing sight more active role, especially those quieter Working individually increases en- you’re in a group with people you don’t of the merits of group work, collabora- students who may feel more comfortable trepreneurial ability and teaches inde- know, it’s awkward and nobody talks to tion with others increases e# ciency and sharing their thoughts in a smaller group pendence. It is also more e# cient and each other, resulting in no work getting productivity.YES than in front of the whole class. focuses on the worker’s self-motivation done as well,” said Semenova. When tackling large projects, groups “Working in a group allows students to improve. Another issue with group work is enjoy proportionately more time, skills, who feel intimidated about talking in “I think working independently is when one person ends up taking com- and productivity as the number of people front of a full class to share their opin- more e! ective because you are forced to mand and doing all the work, and that in the group increases. ions and gain con$ dence in their opin- do the work by yourself, and you actually person still must share credit with all the For example, in a science project, one ions. It also allows students to hear other learn something. In a group, usually other group members. & is is unfair to person may be knowledgeable in statis- opinions and revisit their own to modify one person does all the work, and the the hard worker and usually allows some tics, while a partner is adept with labora- and expand upon them,” said English others mess around,” said junior So$ ya members to slack o! at the expense of tory techniques. By delegating speci$ c department chair Ms. Joan Lisecki. Semenova. the rest of the group. In some cases, the duties to speci$ c people, students will be Working in groups teaches students person doing all the work may able to complete work NObe producing incorrect
more e# ciently. In addition, collaborating with peers allows students to cement their knowledge by explaining concepts to others. Privacy makes In a group, students are required to lessons that they would not have learned us productive and support the points they make in order on their own and gives them experience prevents distraction from others. One Chris Goh to provide sustenance to an argument, with group dynamics. is more likely to be focused when alone information, since no one is monitor- resulting in more comprehensive analyses Despite the pleas for more indepen- rather than when accompanied by a ing him or her. & e other people in the and elimination of % awed plans of action. dence in the work area, many colleges friend. Without anyone to talk to, an group assume what he or she gives is Because people have di! erent ideas, and graduate programs conduct group individual must $ nd a better use of his right and blame that person when faced opening topics to debate in groups allows interviews to observe an interviewee’s or her time, which usually results in a with unsatisfactory results. students to think critically, thus increas- ability to interact and work well with productive work period. Group work can also result in ugly ing the pool of ideas for innovative solu- others. When given an independent, class- disputes between the group members. tions. Working well with a group is un- work assignment, students o" en $ nd & ere are always di! erences in opinion; “Group work is one method in educa- doubtedly a challenge, especially when themselves surrounded by quiet. & is if people within the group start arguing, tion that helps students work o! of each working with strangers. Group work solitude results in individual innovation, stress levels increase, teamwork deterio- others’ strengths, learn to work coopera- requires e! orts to foster a sense of unity, which generates better performance in rates, and time is wasted. tively, and develop enhanced skills,” said but once the students surmount this the classroom. On the other hand, group Organization is also a big issue. band director Mr. Mark Brenner. obstacle, working towards the same goal work introduces great disadvantages. When people are not willing to cooper- & e in% ux of ideas as well as the de- becomes much easier. “& ere is usually a reliance on one ate, it becomes nearly impossible to get bates that arise increase student enthusi- Once the group becomes organized or two people to do all of the work, and work done. asm and interest, keeping students moti- and cohesive, groups have the capacity to it is hard to divide up the work equally Working individually helps us learn vated to learn and share their thoughts. generate products that are superior com- without someone taking control,” said and % ourish in a way that working in a Other students’ ideas may trigger stu- pared to the amount and quality of work junior Leah Weingast. “More is usually group does not. We are able to become dents to respond with interpretations that that an individual can do. & ey provide expected from groups when they work better students and more e# cient indi- they may not have considered before. experiences that require leadership, co- together, which puts more pressure on viduals by working alone and knowing “When I’m in a group with people operation, and organizational skills. the group.” what is best for ourselves. THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 9 Vassar College recalls electronic admissions actually intended to be accepted. One for its mistake. BY Hallie Whitman hour later, Vassar noti! ed those students “It is Vassar’s duty as an institution to Contributing Writer that were erroneously informed of the stand by its initial assessments of each actual admissions decisions. student,” said senior Noah Reisman. “It Imagine the excitement of sitting # e college issued an o$ cial apology is a disappointing situation to be in, down at your computer and ! nding an and promised to refund the application especially for those who considered acceptance email from your ! rst choice fees. Vassar a ! rst choice school. # ere is college. You celebrate, call all of your Some believe that even if they were nothing more for Vassar to do to make relatives, and even order sweatshirts meant to be rejected, those students who up for the students’ heartache, although were incorrectly informed by Vassar they should remove the people who BY Erin Choe should have been able to keep their caused the error.” Staff Writer acceptances. Vassar College’s mistake could be “Initially, the feeling is that the attributed to the increased laziness on the college should honor the original part of people as they rely more and more Even though Schreiber opens the decision, even if it was in error,” said on technology. weight room a" er school for any student Director of Guidance Mr. Hank Hardy. Although an electronic system would eager to work out, it is de! nitely worth “However, if the college did that, the greatly reduce the probability of error it for serious athletes to join a local gym. number of students who received this in terms of delivery and infrastructure A" er all, the weight room is only open correspondence and subsequent denial management, people o" en become lax three days a week a" er school for a lim- would create a problem for those when depending on such systems and ited number of hours. other students who may have stronger can forget to check for human errors. With such little time and space, it credentials and would receive acceptance If we are going to rely on the Internet is de! nitely a better choice to join a lo- but did not apply under the binding for such an important process as college cal gym where athletes can exercise on agreement. # ese students would then applications, schools and their employees their own time, and there are plenty of be unfairly treated.” need to be more vigilant in order to machines to go around. It has become a If they were accepted, it would ensure that these mistakes do not happen large fad among Schreiber seniors. seriously compromise the integrity of the again. “Because seniors have more time dur- admissions process. Students who did “# e school needs to be better ing second semester and can drive, the not earn admission through their own organized,” said senior Hana Seligman. gym has become a great place to work out merit should not be accepted just as an Mistakes do happen. Still, top with friends,” said senior Nina Devas. with the college logo. apology for what happened. While the institutions like Vassar need to safeguard # e biggest problem with Schreiber’s Now imagine that a" er one hour of situation is incredibly devastating for their systems and ensure careful weight room is the time. It is only open celebration, you receive another email these students, there is nothing more management of information to cause no Monday, Wednesday, and Friday a" er from the same institution. # e college Vassar should have done to compensate further distress. school each week for a couple of hours. informs you that it Sure the gym is well equipped, and Ms. has made a terrible Nancy Klotz, the instructor of Schreiber’s mistake: you a" er school program in the weight room, aren’t actually an is doing a fantastic job in balancing exer- accepted student. cise and fun for students. For 76 But if hard core athletes are really disappointed looking for a serious work out, they students, this was should de! nitely join a local gym. the case on Jan. # e Schreiber weight room is not eas- 27, when Vassar ily acceptable to students on sports teams College sent out because it coincides with practice time. a total of 122 # erefore, the solution is a local gym acceptance emails that is open most nights till late and also to prospective on the weekends. And if an athlete wants students. an instructor to challenge them and push Only 46 of them in the right direction, most gyms these students were also o& er classes that help build basic ! tness knowledge. Even for students who are not on a sports team, they should still consider joining local gyms to supple- ment the few hours that Schreiber o& ers the gym. Another issue with Schreiber’s a" er school program is that even though it is a friendly environment, if kids want a serious workout, it is much more e$ cient Chris Goh to exercise alone. A local gym places athletes in an environment that truly mo- tivates them to burn calories and build stamina. Quarter system puts too much weight on students “I de! nitely think it is worth it to join nators, this can cause December to be a back in school. a gym because at home you’re just sur- BY Aaron Bialer very stressful month. “I play ! eld hockey in the fall, and it rounded with distractions and junk food. Staff Writer Although the second quarter is the is nice knowing that my grades count for At a gym, you can just focus on working second lowest weighted quarter, many less while I am adjusting to my hectic out,” said junior Chloe Klug. In the beginning of the school year, seniors would argue that the fact that it schedule at the start of the year,” said However, if it is di$ cult to pay the many out of school activities have not counts more than ! rst quarter is unfair. sophomore Deirdre Labartino. monthly cost of a gym, people can always begun. You have loads of time to do AP exams occur during May, during For semester courses without ! nals, just work out at home. Ms. Klotz recom- work and study, and your grades re% ect the fourth and highest weighted quarter. the weighted quarter system does not mends cardio running or core exercises it. # roughout the year, as your clubs, For those in AP classes, the tests cause work very well. As long as both quarter with dumbbells. sports, and activities pile on, you fall stress and, although the exams count for grades are within a half grade of each Overall though, if someone really behind in your schoolwork. AP credit, have no e& ect when it comes other, the second grade comes out to be wants to get a serious work out, they Despite your fantastic ! rst and second to grades. the ! nal grade. should join a gym a" er school because it quarter grades, your ! nal grades are a Due to the stress, many AP students Additionally, each quarter is equal is a more accessible place where hard- disappointment. o" en put aside their schoolwork to length and, therefore, is a similar amount core athletes can just focus on exercising. # e weighted quarter system at review in preparation for the tests. With of work. Why should equal amounts of Plus the equipment of a local gym Schreiber is o" en unfair, giving advantag- the weight of the fourth quarter, slightly work have di& erent weights in the long is newer and more diverse, and there is es to some and disadvantages to others. worse grades could have a large e& ect on run? much more room. So, if a student has the Much of it depends on each individual’s the ! nal grade. # ere is no simple way to better this money and wants an intense workout, it schedule, so it would be hard to adjust it It is understandable that the ! rst system, but it is undeniable that it can be is de! nitely worth it to invest in a local fairly. quarter has a relatively low weight in the a great annoyance. gym. For all seniors, college applications are ! nal grade calculation because many due in December. For many procrasti- students need time to get used to being 10 THE SCHREIBER TIMES OPINIONS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
thousands of women rely on Planned of four full time teaching positions at Parenthood for access to care. We should Schreiber. be helping women access that care, not Additionally, widespread cuts will placing barriers in their way.” take place in the elementary and middle "ese were likely the concerns that schools. "ese cuts will a%ect all students festered at the heart of founder Nancy and teachers in the district both next year Brinker and caused her to reverse Ko- and beyond. men’s course of action, renewing their "e district will implement the pro- support for the controversial agency. posed budget if it passes the public vote Susan G. Komen values questioned after Planned Parenthood has used the Komen this spring. If the budget fails, far more money to provide breast cancer screening cuts in both academic and extracurricu- retracting Planned Parenthood support and education to thousands of low- lar areas will be necessary. income women. "e Schreiber Times recognizes the im- "e Schreiber Times supports Susan portance of economic stability in schools It was just a few weeks ago that Susan distancing,” which likely will end up cost- G. Komen’s decision to renew support as well as maintaining adequate levels of G. Komen Foundation for the Cure, ing them more in donations and support. for Planned Parenthood with the hope school supplies and amounts of teaching the leading supporter of breast cancer One of the organizations’ board members that this continued alliance will help to sta%. research in the country, retracted support resigned over the issue. achieve Komen’s initial goal of helping to It is of utmost importance that all eli- from Planned Parenthood, a women’s Nancy Brinker, Susan G. Komen’s identify, treat and raise awareness about gible community members, parents, and health clinic, causing a stir among pro- chief executive o&cer (and a sister of breast cancer. students make it a point to vote yes for choice supporters across the country. Susan G. Komen) says that the criticism the district budget. Our school’s future Planned Parenthood is one of the few is “distracting” from Susan G. Komen’s depends upon it. places in the country devoted to protect- mission, according to an article in the It pays o! to vote yes ing women’s health needs by allowing Hu!ngton Post. for the budget Interested in writing for them the privacy and #nancial aid neces- But this brings about an important Opinions? Then come to the next sary to maintain their health. question, what is Susan G. Komen’s mis- Komen’s decision was certainly a sion anyway? Each year as winter fades and spring newspaper general meeting on scandal. Planned Parenthood does per- According to the foundation’s website, approaches, all eyes in the district fall March 1. All new writers are form abortions, but it also o%ers a variety Nancy Brinker founded the organization upon the budget. Parents, students, and welcome! of other health bene#ts for women, a'er watching her sister #ght a brutal teachers alike !ock to Board of Education including free breast health screenings, battle with breast cancer. She made it her meetings to put in their two cents about which is something that Susan G. Komen mission to do everything in her power how our limited funds should be spent. Times Policy Statement supported for quite some time. to raise awareness and most importantly "is year, the budget issue is especially Ironically, Susan G. Komen had help future breast cancer victims. concerning. denounced one of the leading providers However, it was also recently discov- A recent New York State law has im- The Schreiber Times’ primary purpose is of these exams in the country, taking a ered that, in another political anomaly, posed a two percent tax cap on all school stance against what their organization Susan G. Komen opposes stem cell re- districts throughout the state. to inform its readers of events, issues, and supposedly supports. search, one of the forerunnners in cancer In order to keep up with rising ideas affecting Schreiber High School. The "e Susan G. Komen Foundation ini- research at the moment. maintenance costs and mandated teacher Times also serves as an open forum in which tially meant for this gesture to portray its Susan G. Komen’s political positions raises, our district would need a budget- members of the Schreiber community may pro-life political position. Critics suspect have become more and more apparent in ary increase of about 3.8 percent. express their ideas and opinions. that politicians on the board and within these past few years and appear to have "is monetary de#cit requires that the The Times will report all news accu- the organization may have created some infringed upon their values as an orga- district save about $1.6 million by cutting rately, honestly, and fairly. We will not give of the controversy surrounding their nization devoted to supporting breast and consolidating programs and posi- preference to any group or individual. We position. cancer research, victims, and survivors. tions within the schools. Many believed that the decision New York City Mayor Michael At the Feb. 7 Board meeting, Superin- will respect the rights of all information would allow them to “quietly distance Bloomberg, who has renounced his sup- tendent of Schools Dr. Geo%rey Gordon sources and any errors will be corrected themselves from a politically controver- port of the breast cancer organization, proposed a series of reductions to help promptly. sial organization that they feared was has decided to donate the money that balance the budget. We will print submitted materials on costing them support and donations,” Susan G. Komen has withdrawn from "ese proposed cuts included the basis of their quality and significance said an anonymous board member in a Planned Parenthood in its place. $132,000 in high school supplies, reduc- as determined by the editors of this pub- recent article in the New York Times. “Politics have no place in health care,” tions in security aids and substitutes, lication. 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THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 11 Paula Deen’s recent announcement cooks up controversy Food Network star reveals her secrets and struggles with diabetes and through her shows she advocates a BY Makenzie Drukker decidedly unhealthy diet, with dishes such Staff Writer as “Not Your Momma’s Banana Pudding Ice Cream,” “Southern Fried Chicken,” and Whether or not you’re familiar with “Creamy Cheddar Soup.” any of celebrity chef Paula Deen’s three It would be impossible for diabetics to Food Network shows, chances are you actually consume many, if any, of the high- have heard of her. calorie, high-fat, high-carb dishes that Deen is famous—or rather infamous— Paula Deen regularly prepares. for her Southern cooking, and particularly In fact, these are exactly the kinds of for her prodigious use of butter. foods which contribute to diabetes, and On Jan.17, during an interview on which diabetics should avoid. Many fans NBC’s Today, Paula Deen announced that feel duped by Deen, claiming that by she has been living with Type 2 diabetes, hiding her diabetes, she was ignoring the the most common form of the disease, for consequences of her cooking. three years. “As a prime time Food Network star, Few people, especially those most I think she had an opportunity here familiar with her recipes, were surprised for truly educating her viewers about a www.cdn.turner.com that her excesses had " nally caught up serious disease, and she failed. Given her Although delicious, Paula Deen’s buttery food has been receiving media attention with her. diagnosis almost three years ago, it seems after the announcement about her health. However, since the announcement, as the general population feels betrayed. there has been a signi" cant backlash Although not everyone feels comfortable with the Neelys o$ en features Southern- “# e Food Network celebrity continued against Paula Deen. about being open and honest about their style cooking similar to Paula Deen’s, and coasting along, carrying her viewers while Following the interview, diabetics personal health struggles, it seems as if Du% Goldman’s Sugar High is an entire promoting her fattening and sugar-heavy berated the chef, and denounced her Paula Deen took it a step further,” said Ms. show dedicated to desserts. recipes. All the while, she could have been duplicity in promoting sugary and fatty Janine Kalinowski. Most recently, a show boldly entitled promoting healthier recipes or options of foods on her shows, while keeping her However, other shows have premiered Fat Chef premiered on # e Food ingredient placements to show viewers diagnosis a secret. on # e Food Network which are geared Network, featuring a pastry chef from Port how to prevent or manage a disease like She has now become the face of a toward a healthier diet, including Healthy Washington’s own Main Street Bakery. diabetes,” said Kalinowski. drug company which makes products for Appetite with Ellie Kreiger. On the show, morbidly obese chefs However, her diagnosis is only one of diabetics. Even Paula Deen’s son, Bobby, has have 16 weeks to work with therapists, millions. # e American Diabetes Association landed a show on # e Cooking Channel nutritionists and trainers to improve their Each year, nearly 2 million people over maintains that the onset of Type 2 called Not My Momma’s Meals, in which lives. the age of 20 are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, a chronic disease with serious he reworks some of his mother’s recipes to Paula Deen’s diabetes announcement diabetes. and deadly consequences, can be make them lighter and healthier. was a wake-up call to many Americans. While Paula Deen was unable to delayed or even prevented by eating well, Like Deen, several other celebrity Having kept her disease a secret for prevent the onset of her own disease, exercising regularly, and maintaining a chefs freely advertise fatty or sugary foods the past three years, Deen continued to hopefully shows geared toward healthier healthy weight. without regard for moderation. promote her unhealthy cooking, without eating and lifestyles will encourage Paula Deen is visibly overweight, Patrick and Gina Neely’s Down Home her fans knowledge. Americans to change their own lives. Students use funny websites to foster their procrastination
BY Kelly To
Staff Writer
Today’s latest iPhones, Androids, and computers have made procrastinating easier than ever. With just a few taps on the phone, people have access to millions of online websites " lled with funny jokes, meme cartoons, cat photos, and more. Websites like Fatpita, Imgur, and 9gag have made procrastinating utterly irresistible to the average high school student. # is new trend has students online all day. “# e " rst thing I do when I get home is sit in front of the computer. I sleep with my eyes open for the next 10 hours procrastinating. I no eat. I no drink. I just lol at lolcats,” said sophomore Rachel Johnson. # e internet provides the world at your " ngertips, allowing students to look at almost anything in order to avoid doing Chris Goh homework. # ese photos range from animals with e% ect as popular social networks such as Students spend a large portion of Pictures of cats have become a popular creepy facial expressions to amusingly Facebook. their free time on their cell phones or subjects of procrastination, whether captioned screen shots from TV shows. Students tell themselves they will only computers, two devices that have e& cient it be searching cat videos on YouTube # is site also allows people to like and go on for a minute, but, of course, that internet access. or embracing one’s sensitive side and comment on pictures. never happens. While doing homework, many searching kittens online. 9gag is similar to Imgur as it also allows Many people end up on these websites teenagers use their computers and the “# e Internet is really useful for users to post various hilarious pictures. for hours and " nd themselves cramming temptation of checking out one of these reminding people how cute cats are,” said One can almost always " nd a picture all their homework in at the last minute. websites is just too hard to resist. sophomore Dan Bidikov. that captures his or her interest. “Procrastinating is as hard to resist as “You’ve been working all day and there’s (Full disclosure: Bidikov is a sta% “When you are extremely stressed out, chocolate fudge sundae on a hot summer’s only one more page you have to write for member of ! e Schreiber Times who almost anything is funny and it de" nitely day,” said sophomore Bomin Choi. your essay, so what other logical action occasionally lols at lolcats on newspaper promotes procrastination,” said senior Scienti" c studies have proven that would there be to take besides go on the time.) Jennifer Kim, a user of Fatpita. people tend to deliberately delay tasks internet and look at funny pictures?” said Imgur, like many other trendy Clearly, students feel a strong that they do not want to do. Choi. websites, is a place where people can share attachment to these websites. Nowadays, procrastinating has been and look at photos. Fatpita, Imgur, and 9gag have the same made so simple. W
How many hours of sleep do you get on a typical school How often do you take naps? night?
7% 11% 16% Counting Sheep 27% 38% 24%
Why is sleep important in our lives? 38% 38% ach night, people plop their Naps can be emotionally rejuvenating head on the pillow, close their eyes, and as well, sparking creativity and encourag- driE" o# to their own private world for ing more attentive learning. % e power (ideally) about seven to eight hours every nap has even been known to enhance night. Since it is instinctual, sleep does one’s mood and reduce stress, something Less than 4 All the time not strike us as strange, but with a fresh that, as a high school student, it might be perspective, the whole thing is quite as- bene$ cial to note. 5 to 6 Often tounding. While naps have many bene$ ts, if not 7 to 8 Rarely Just think: our mental health and utilized correctly they can actually have physical immune system depend on shut- negative e# ects. It is best to nap either for More than 8 Never ting down our brains every day for a set less than 45 minutes or more than an hour amount of time, during which our core and a half. body temperature lowers by 1 to 1.5 de- Your sleep cycle is very delicate, and times per night. views that dreams are a window into our an amusing by-product of random neural nightmare, most people are thankful for grees Celsius, our heart rate slows, and we resting between 45 and 90 minutes can If you want to remember more of your vast unconscious. Our conscious minds activity or a way to harmlessly simulate dreams, which let us escape our heads for may hallucinate. When you stop to think cause you to awaken in the middle of a dreams, you may want to keep pen and are very good at burying unwanted or un- the real world. a few minutes every night and dri" o# about it, sleep really does a# ect our lives. sleep cycle. % is results in sleep inertia, paper at your bedside and start scribbling noticed information, argues the Freudian “Dreams? My theory is that they don’t into enchanted castles, idyllic beaches, or which can make you feel more tired and as soon as you wake up. school, but in the looser realm of dreams, mean all that much,” said social studies even just to your ditzy aunt’s house for the A Wink of Sleep is characterized by grogginess and disori- So, why do we dream, and why is it im- those images and events ! oat to the sur- teacher Dr. David O’Connor. “I’m not a fourth time in two weeks. entation. Also, napping too late in the af- portant? face. Freudian, I’ll put it that way. You pretty Whether they’re dozing o# in a library ternoon can make it di& cult to fall asleep Well, the jury’s still out on that ques- “Are dreams just projections of your much just dream about the things you By Matt Heiden, Kerim Kivrak, cubicle, waiting in line for a cup of co# ee, in the evening. tion, with psychologists, neurologists, unconscious mind accessing the con- were thinking of during the day.” and Hannah Zweig or out cold in class, sleep-deprived stu- Scheduling a daily napping period is biologists, anthropologists, and all man- scious mind? Yes,” said senior Jack Sem- Either way, except for the occasional dents are not hard to $ nd. best because it maintains your circadian ner of religious thinkers o# ering their pliner. “I like them better than being Eight seems to be the magic number rhythm. If you are an early bird, rising at own theories of these surreal nighttime awake; it’s awesome.” when it comes to how many hours of Harry Paul the wee hours of six and falling asleep be- visions. Fortunately, students here have Not all of Freud’s ideas sleep you should get each night, but some Students can frequently be found sleeping in the library cubicles, as it is one of fore ten, then it might be bene$ cial to nap their own opinions, too. have held up to scrutiny, research suggests that teenagers should around one or two in the a" ernoon. “Some of my dreams give me the best however. Current theo- shoot for at least nine. For many students, to make it through the day after a late night. Unfortunately, this time may be incon- ideas,” said senior Genevieve Bellon. ries about dreams are this is taken about as seriously as your venient as many students might still be in Although many cultures are full of sto- more diverse. dentist’s insistence that you ! oss your For many students, sleep is second- probably try to $ gure out somewhere else class, and while some do feel napping at ries about dreams that are predictions or Dreaming is teeth every day. ary to homework and late-night study- to nap more e# ectively.” this time is a viable option, it is neither divinely inspired prophesies (in the West variously consid- Homework is the most obvious ob- ing. % is is not only detrimental to your Some scientists, believe that humans preferable nor bene$ cial for a variety of for example, we have the story of Jacob’s ered to be a way stacle standing between you and a good health, but chances are your lack of sleep were meant to take advantage of these other reasons. ladder or Daniel interpreting Nebuchad- of consolidat- How to stay awake around the clock night’s sleep. Many students agree that is hurting your grades, too. short sleeping periods throughout the day, “A" er years of napping in class, I have nezzar’s dream of a statue), it is doubtful ing memories they would get more sleep if they had less “Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury,” said especially because 85 percent of our mam- determined that the only way to success- that we can ever study that scienti$ cally. and learning, homework, but what about the few who Ms. Kosiba. “To get your As and Bs, you malian counterparts do. fully sleep is to start taking notes with Sigmund Freud posited one of say that their homework does not a# ect need your Zs.” Many cultures have the a" ernoon sies- your head down; have a neighbor who themore popular when they go to bed? ta as a key component. In Serbia and Slo- knows when to wake you up when the % us far, in the year and a half that I have spent in high school, I have had to pull many all night- “Given the choice between getting To Nap or Not to Nap venia, it is customary not to call a house teacher walks by,” said senior Nina Devas. ers. I o" en have homework to complete in every subject every night. And then, to top it all o# , those are the nights sleep and doing a set of math or physics between the hours of two and $ ve in the % e majority of us are forced into a lat- that I usually have a test for the next day, too. Consequently, the only logical answer to completing all of the tasks at hand is studying all problems, I will pick sleep,” said junior For many students napping is a conve- a" ernoon so as not to disturb those who er sleep cycle by hormones, age, and other night long. Robert Gray. “When a swim meet or a nient way to alleviate drowsiness from a are resting. Some southern German re- variable factors that would have us nap- % e job at hand seems impossible. I am easily distracted, especially while doing my homework. In this day of technology, with club or some other activity keeps me up late night spent studying—or video chat- gions still readily observe a Mittagspause, ping at three instead. As many students phones, computers, and televisions accessible at the push of a button, it is di& cult not to become preoccupied. Here are some pointers that I late, I will only do the homework if it is ting. Schreiber students are accustomed to a time in which shops close and children have also found, the cubicles in the library have found to improve productivity. substantially important to my grade.” seeing their peers dozing o# in the middle are expected to play quietly indoors. A during an o# period also work nicely. % e $ rst recommendation for doing a huge load of work is to not do it on your bed. Eventually you will get so comfortable that it is almost “I don’t go to bed late because I have of a lecture, movie or even group work. variety of Japanese o& ces have rooms certain you will fall asleep. Also, try to eat nourishing food beforehand or when you are just beginning; that way you will not have to stop right too much homework,” said sophomore “% ere’s a kid that falls asleep two min- speci$ cally devoted to napping, granting Perchance to Dream in the middle of your work. And de$ nitely get rid of your phone. If you keep your phone near you, you will feel inclined to look it at sporadi- Noah White. “I go to bed late because I utes into one of my classes, as soon as my workers the privilege of dozing o# during cally throughout the time you are working. You may even $ nd that playing music in the background actually helps you complete your task. start my homework too late.” teacher starts lecturing. It’s like clock- lunch breaks and a" er over-time work. It’s a chilly night, maybe in December Even if you are exceptionally tired, do not take a power nap. If you take a power nap, most of the time you will never wake up when When it comes to homework, proper work,” said sophomore Philip Sorenson. Even American summer camps have or January; it’s hard to tell. You think that you say you will. Instead, eat something that will wake you up, like a sugar-$ lled treat. Perhaps you may want to drink a cup of co# ee or time management might net you another If you are a napper and ever feel like come to observe the daily “rest hour,” al- there might be snow on the ground, but even soda. It keeps you alert without having to worry about wasting too much time. % e most important thing about all nighters or just hour or two of sleep. Odds are against you are among the minority in Schreiber lowing campers and counselors a short it’s too dark to make anything out clearly. lots of homework in general is to use motivating techniques. your hopes of slipping into bed by mid- (though 58 of 192 students polled said rest time a" er lunch before returning to You are with your best friend from sixth “I reward myself a" er completing a certain section of whatever it is I am studying or completing a part of my work without night if you’re starting a research paper at they napped either “all the time” or “of- activities. grade who moved to Tennessee, and distractions,” said sophmore Chloe Margulis. www.clipartsfree.net ten. If it is homework that is keeping you ten”), it might please you to know that you It is no wonder that so many have in- you tell him how much everything has Set limits for yourself. If you like going on the computer, allow yourself to go on the computer and look at your Facebook, up until three in the morning each night, are in good company among some of the corporated napping into their daily rou- changed. He opens his mouth to reply, Twitter or Tumblr, but set time limits to go online and talk to friends in between your work. By doing this you do not feel as you might want to reassess your work world’s greatest thinkers. British Prime tine. Naps have been proven incredibly but all you hear is classical music... stressed and are able to not get as distracted as you would normally get. I tend to do the hardest pieces of homework that I habits. Minister Winston Churchill, Presidents bene$ cial for mental, social, and physical Oh, that’s just your radio alarm, rudely have $ rst and then go onto the subjects that I know are simpler, and require less brain power to complete. % e last School hours have a detrimental e# ect Ronald Reagan and John Kennedy, Al- health. % ey have been shown to restore jolting you to reality, at 7:00 on a Wednes- work I always do is study. % is way the information is fresh in my mind for the next day. on students’ sleep as well. Students are up bert Einstein, and % omas Edison are all alertness, enhance performance, and re- day morning. Does this sound familiar? So, the next time you have lots of work to do, do not stress, stay calm, at the crack of dawn $ ve days out of the known to have valued the a" ernoon nap. duce mistakes and accidents. If you dream regularly, this situation is and reward yourself for all the hard work you accomplish. week, but you would be hard-pressed to Many, however, foolishly dismiss daily A recent study at NASA discovered probably a fairly common one for you. $ nd anyone who does the same on week- respites for their associations with infants that among pilots and astronauts, a short First, how many dreams do people ~Shari Meltzer ends. % is irregularity in sleep patterns and the elderly. Others envy those who power nap improved performance by 34 remember? % e amount ranges from al- results in generally lower sleep quality and possess this napping skill. percent and increased alertness by 54 per- most daily to just about never. Most stu- more drowsiness throughout the day. “I’m jealous of those who can take cent. dents surveyed either remembered them “Don’t have two sleep clocks,” said naps throughout the day,” said physics % e alertness gained from a nap can o" en (a few times a week) or rarely (once health teacher Ms. Pat Kosiba. “Not one teacher Mr. John Schineller. “From a sci- keep you going for a few more hours each a month). for the weekend and one for the week. enti$ c perspective we should all try to be day, meaning you can $ nish your procras- Dreaming takes place most o" en dur- Try not to go to bed or wake up two hours more successful at speed sleep. However, tinated English paper a" er midnight in a ing Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, later than normal.” those who choose to nap in class should better state than you might otherwise. which we cycle through about $ ve to six 14 THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 A translating tool for the modern “convo” with shady characters, or staring at you place where people won’t bat an eye at BY Matt Heiden menacingly or perhaps lovingly. Right your crudest limericks. It is inappropriate, Copy Editor now. Run. because it wouldn’t be appropriate in a 4th grade classroom. Listening in on an average high school Suburban Interpretations: in Suburbia, one may hear conversations Most words have a precise meaning ! e city (noun) BY Hannah Fagen that are unintelligible to the uninitiated. which eventually gets diluted. ! is seems ! e nearest city. On Long Island, this News Editor What does it mean when the new to happen o% en in the suburbs. Here’s a invariably means New York City. “fro-yo” place is “mad chill” for instance? sampling of many endearingly misused Here is a short guide to some of the more words: Inception (also, the -ception su& x) While professional scientists toil away unique features of this language: Since the movie Inception, this term in labs across the country, students right ironic (adj.) refers to something within something here are studying cutting-edge science in ROFLCOPTER (noun) Although irony has a very speci# c within something, etc. Almost always said AP science classes throughout the school. A rarely seen, but commonly reported, meaning, in the suburbs it may simply with hands shaking in a mystical fashion. AP Environmental Science students circumstance in which one spasmodically mean “unexpected” or “somewhat As in: You know those Russian dolls, within recently completed a unit on water supply convulses with laughter. If you receive strange.” As in: ! e other day I lost my a Russian doll, within a Russian doll. It’s use and management. ! e class recently a text containing ROFLCOPTER, it is a backpack, and I looked and saw that my Doll-ception, man! did a laboratory experiment to analyze sign that your correspondent enjoys your friend had lost his too! How ironic was that! the e" ects of temperature on dissolved humor (perhaps too much). beast (noun) oxygen levels in water. ! ey found that awkward (adj. abbreviation: awk or ! e term “beast” denotes one who heated water had lower levels of dissolved snowday (as one word) awks) is good at a task, usually in sports or oxygen, and this oxygen de# ciency can A recent Facebook-driven contraction. Typically used to describe a person philandering. As in: I can’t believe you a" ect organisms living in the water. If Note that in the suburbs, especially in or a social situation. If someone is made that half-court shot, you beast! oxygen levels drop as a result of heating digital communication, any words that awkward, he may spend parties dreading from power plants, aquatic organisms can can be joined, will (see also “wannabe”). talking to Geena, because the last time he legit (adj.) die. In the course, students explore the talked to her, it was about “you know, the Synonymous with the more loose consequences of human interactions with Starbucks language government, and all that.” It didn’t help de# nition of “kosher,” meaning acceptable the environment and the ways in which ! at cute girl ordering a “venti that he got nervous, panicked, and then or by-the-rules. human actions can mitigate these e" ects. mocha-frappucino” is not doing her best tripped as he gracelessly departed mid- “I think it’s probably the most relevant impression of Italian. She is speaking in sentence, thus spreading his awkwardness muggle (noun) AP science because we go through, issue the unintelligible code of Starbucks. If to the whole group. An outsider or contemptible person, by issue, the e" ects of the decisions that you ever want to aggravate the barista of especially regarding an inside joke or in- we all make as humans,” said Ms. Brandt. a co" ee shop that isn’t Starbucks, use this literally (adv.) group. As in: Whoa man, that guy was In Ms. Marla Ezratty’s AP Biology code when ordering. A term of emphasis, even if a thing or totally confused when we were talking. class, students explore living organisms event is actually # gurative. As in: I was What a muggle. and their environment. ! e class just shiz (noun) literally up to my eyeballs in work or my completed a unit on ecology and is now An expletive. ! ough “shiz” is not a short friend is literally a dwarf. dubstep (noun) partaking in an introduction to the powerful term, for unknown reasons it A style of music (with the term systems and animal physiology. has powers of obnoxiousness that will Inappropriate (also known as inappro “music” employed as loosely as possible), ! e physiology unit is note-intensive lower your English grade the instant you or inappropro) with repetitive electronic beats and heavy and includes learning the four main tissue say it in public. If something is vaguely sexual, it is bass. O% en accompanied by paroxysms of types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and “inappropro.” Never mind if you’re in a freakish dancing. nerve. convo (noun) public bathroom, sleazy barroom, or any “! e biggest challenge is keeping them A conversation, generally one which engaged,” said Ms. Ezratty. is not of a serious nature, as in: Dude, the ! e class recently conducted a lab to other day I had a convo with James about test the di" erences in taught versus innate how we can, like, never get into a book if it responses of pill bugs to di" erent stimuli, doesn’t have pictures. such as temperature, light and pH. Sta! Bloggers When the class reaches the digestive Fro-yo (noun) system, students will keep a seven day Abbreviation of “frozen yogurt.” Due dietary journal to assess their nutritional to suburbanites’ love of anything sugary DAVY JONES’ LOCKER ROOM: habits. Schreiber o" ers two AP physics that can be disguised as “low fat,” fro-yo is courses, AP Physics B and AP Physics increasingly competing with established DJLR has anything and everything you could ever want in a blog (as long as C. Science teacher Mr. Don Fish teaches ice cream vendors. anything is sports and everything is laughing). Soon to be seen on ESPN, DJLR is the # rst and science teacher Mr. ! om the biased opinion of Assistant Features Editor David Katz, a die-hard New York Johnson teaches the latter. AP Physics B e-ify (verb, language of origin: Ms. sports fan and world-renowned bloggery genius. For his work on DJLR, Katz students are # nishing a unit on geometric Carsten’s brain) has been nominated for 3 Bloggy’s, an ESPY, a Golden Globe, and was last seen optics, which includes images formed by Another term for “exponentiate.” defending homeless kittens from the cold using only his blog. DJLR is a must read multiple lenses and curved mirrors. ! e ! ough high school students adopted for any sports fan, or any person who wants to laugh in general. Stay classy. #DJLR Physics B curriculum is non-calculus the term from the math department, based and closely matches the physics the term inspires controversy in science www.davyjoneslockerroom.blogspot.com courses that premedical students take in classrooms. college. In AP Chemistry, students can cool beans (AKA kewl beans or WEINTRAUB’S WORDS TO EAT BY: explore chemistry in very hands-on ways. kewlbeans) According to AP Chemistry teacher Mr. An expression to end a conversation, Weintraub’s Words to Eat By is a blog for all students who want to learn how to Scott Carmody, the class is 40 percent similar to a bit more relaxed version of cook. For all of you amateur chefs out there looking for easy recipes to do, check lecture and 60 percent lab. good bye. Also used to express agreement. this out! Opinions Editor Brendan Weintraub comes out with new recipes every “In most science classes, we don’t have Monday and mixes savory and sweet in the best possible way. Remember, ramen the amount of time to get in quite the mad (adj.) noodles isn’t a meal. Let’s cook up the real deal. amount of labs as colleges would expect Synonymous with “much” or “a lot,” as students to do,” said Mr. Carmody. in, (! at was mad cool, dude!) www.weintraubswordstoeatby.blogspot.com For their current equilibrium unit, AP Chemistry students are studying how and chill (adj.) why reactions go back and forth. Some A term denoting that a person KNICKS VISION: of the labs that they’re doing include is relaxed, easygoing, or lenient. If a adding di" erent chemicals to reactions suburbanite describes you as “chill,” it is a Knicks Vision is a website devoted to coverage of the New York Knicks. Begun and observing color changes, testing the high praise, especially if you are a teacher. in June 2010, the site has followed Amar’e Stoudemire’s, Carmelo Anthony’s, and e" ects of outside in$ uences on solubility, Jeremy Lin’s path to fame. ! e site has been featured by the New York Daily News in and using a spectrophotometer to sketchy (adj.) September of last year. determine the exact equilibrium point of Used to describe someone who inspires an iron mixture. a vaguely de# ned, but pervasive, feeling www.knicksvision.com “! e AP science classes introduce of creepiness, awkwardness, or dread. A you to a level of work and responsibility person described as sketchy might be seen that is really helpful in becoming a better living in an abandoned house, mingling student,” said senior Kevin Roberts.
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THE WRITING CENTER “!e art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” —David Hare
WHAT IS THE WRITING CENTER? A place where any student can go for help with any writing assignment
WHERE IS THE WRITING CENTER? Room 212 WHEN IS IT OPEN? Every day during 4-1/4-2 HOW DO I USE THE WRITING CENTER? Come in during 4-1/4-2 to meet with Dr. Sachs or a Peer Responder, or make an appointment for another time.
Writing Center - Paul D. Schreiber High School - 101 Campus Drive - Room 212 - mail to: [email protected] 16 THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Aki and Aiko face o! in Japanese cuisine Two similar-sounding restaurants open on the streets of Port soups, and tofu for the vegetarians, with BY Daniela Philipson and Alexa Pinto prices ranging from $10 to $30. Staff Writers However, the typically popular steak teriyaki was slightly disappointing. Among the plethora of Japanese While the taste was above average, it restaurants in town, two new eateries was not excellent. The meal proved to opened, Aki and Aiko. Both restaurants are located on Main Street; Aki is located by the grease that usually covers Chinese next to Gino’s, the afterschool hotspot, and Japanese foods. The vegetable fried and Aiko is located on the same block as Starbucks and Bonsai. cucumbers, peppers, broccoli, and eggs, Aki is a Japanese cuisine chain with was high quality. Aki’s rolls prove to be three other locations on Long Island and quite the attraction. New York City. It offers a variety of rolls, “I had a lot of rolls, from salmon to giving hungry customers almost 100 different choices of sushi rolls. (Believe originality.” said senior Daniel Preston. us when we say nearly 100. We counted.) “The atmosphere was pretty great too. “Aki’s special rolls make it unique They also had exceptional service, in from Port Washington’s other sushi addition to a very nice presentation.” restaurants,” said senior Ashley O'Reilly. Aki also delivered our order very “They have a huge selection to choose quickly, a task that took competitor Aiko from. Plus, they can do other meals besides sushi, like hibachi, and it is all fresh, which is great.” In addition to the variety of sushi Harry Paul choices, Aki also offers meat dishes, Aiko’s bar emits a night-club feel. With a tiled backbar and fogged-glass cabinets, this chic new restaurant brings a piece of New York City to Port. menu, there are other delicious meals, such kinds of teriyaki, steamed vegetables, or as Pizza Aiko Style, which is prepared tempura. Three Rolls Lunch also allows customers to choose from any three rolls bread. The use of such ingredients gives for $12, and choices include California, Alaskan, salmon, avocado, fried sweet Other meals include the Mango Hawaii potato, tuna, Boston, eel evocative, and Roll, which consists of salmon, avocado, spicy tuna rolls. Desserts include green mango, wasabi, caviar, and spicy mango tea, red bean, vanilla, fried banana, sauce, as well as the geisha roll made with or mocha ice cream, as well as fried crispy shrimp tempura and fresh mango cheesecake with prices that range from $3 to $6. $13. Although the dishes may not be cheap, Although Aiko doesn't have their quality is on par with the food at as extensive a list of sushi as Aki, other Asian restaurants, such as Green the restaurant offers cheaper options for Leaf, New Garden, and Yamaguchi. food staples such as chicken, steak, beef, “Aiko’s food is really good and the salmon, and shrimp teriyaki for only $10 sauce is amazing. The waiter always made Located only a few blocks down each, and chicken, shrimp, and vegetable from Aki and replacing Rock-N-Sake, tempura also for $10 each. Grieco. Aiko opened in October and has since A special Bento Lunch is also served, Aki and Aiko provides a vast, delicious Ashley Berliner offered its customers dozens of different which includes the standard miso soup or range of Asian dishes and desserts that Aki offers a variety of delectable dishes, types of sushi and Japanese fusion meals. salad, California rolls, shumai, or potato offer customers many selections sure to including this chicken plate. Although sushi is the main focus on their cake with a personal choice of different please. iPhones assume the position of most popular smartphone
BY Danielle Ostrove fast connection to the Internet, surpassing the old Blackberry’s ability in almost Staff Writer every dimension. This is one of the many reasons that Just one year ago it wouldn't have been the iPhone 4S has outsold many other smartphones for the coveted title of most gathered around a crowded lunch table desirable among customers. knees up, texting—I mean BBM-ing However, the iPhone has not pleased (Blackberry messaging) their best friend everyone similarly with its sleek boxy across the table. Perhaps this situation iPhone hasn't changed all that much since the 4S has iPhone phenomenon has also created a beginning of 2012; however, one thing gained technology rivalry between those who popularity and endorse many Apple products and those pin numbers posted as Facebook statuses positive feedback would insist upon buying alternate among users. smartphones. of BBM contacts in their phone, iPhones The iPhone 4S Regardless of the controversial nature have replaced what once seemed the comes with a multitude of www.allfreeiphones.net of this new phone it has indisputably altered omnipresent Blackberry. amazing capabilities that are all trend of their own, including the way mobile phone companies and It would seem that such a drastic accessible with a simple tap of the index the very popular Words with Friends. consumers think about communication. This phone includes music via iTunes, With the fast paced world of technology student body within one year, but we One can see many students using the an entire world of games and tools aptly encroaching on each of our lives, it is no have seen incontrovertible evidence: the iPhone 4S’s personal assistant “Siri” for named the “App World” where one can wonder that students have been clutching growing number of Instagram (a popular answers to the seven wonders of the world purchase games and gizmos galore. this new piece of technology that provides photoshopping application) accounts or putting the submissive robot through Additionally, the iPhone’s a status symbol to sport around the and, of course, the iPhone messenger that random, entertaining interrogation. One communication abilities are amped up by corridors. easily surpasses the inferior BBM. the advent of video chatting on the go, Since its release in October 2011, the popular is its numerous apps, which are a called FaceTime, and, of course, easy and THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 17
!e Vow becomes the movie to see for Valentine’s Day
BY Lauren Whitman
Staff Writer
All married couples make vows at their wedding, but they can never predict what is ahead. !is problem is the premise of the new hit movie !e Vow. !e "lm is a story about Paige (Rachel McAdams) and Leo (Channing Tatum), an adorable newly-married couple, whose lives take a tragic turn when they are driving home one snowy night and get into a car accident. !e scene intensi"es when the audience witnesses Paige #ying through the windshield head "rst because she was not wearing a seatbelt, unlike Leo who was le$ unhurt. A$er some time in a coma, Paige wakes up in the hospital with Leo and a nurse hovering over her. Leo realizes that she does not remember anything about their relationship. !e "lm changes its timeframe at this point. !e director, Michael Sucsy, takes us back four years earlier when the couple "rst met. !rough this #ashback, the audience sees the couple’s earliest years together, including their wedding at the Chicago Art Institute. A$er the series of #ashbacks, the movie cuts back to the present. Leo convinces Paige to go back to their apartment and resume living together, "guring out the complications as they go. Although Paige has no recognition of www.allmoviephoto.com Leo, she still remembers her parents and her childhood. A$er some time living with Leo, she decides to go back to her parents’ house and live there until her memory of her husband Kim and had sister’s wedding. Rita (Jessica Lange) and to "gure out her life all over again. !e Bill (Sam Neill) play the parts of Paige’s movie re#ects their story well, but it parents who have a negative opinion of does dramatize the story for Hollywood Leo. Even though she had not spoken to purposes. her family in years prior to the accident, !e Vow is also similar to the 2004 they are all that she can remember. movie 50 First Dates, in which Henry !e audience shares Leo’s frustration (Adam Sandler) meets Lucy (Drew as he devotes himself to helping Paige Barrymore) and forms a relationship with recover her memory. Tatum is so her, only to learn that Lucy’s memory convincing in this role that viewers want erases every night. !is theme of memory Paige to regain her memory back just as loss has been a part of many movies and much as Leo does. novels, including !e Notebook, over the By looking at old pictures and putting years because it is an intriguing theme them in chronological order, Paige that captures the audience’s imagination. attempts to make a timeline of her life. !ere is de"nitely an element of She also tries to get back into her old suspense, since it is unclear how things routines and asks Leo everyday to help will turn out in the end. her remember what she is supposed to do !e "lm is beautifully shot and and where she works. displays scenic views of Chicago. It !e movie is based on true events captures the city in all four seasons and www.allmoviephoto.com experienced by married couple Kim realistically shows Chicago in all its glory. and Krickitt Carpenter. A$er su&ering If you love a good romantic drama, as a horrible car accident, Krickitt lost all many do, !e Vow will not disappoint. 18 THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Chronicle unable to live up to sky-high expectations
BY Dan Bidikov expecting explosive action, or maybe a parable with Staff Writer well-written characters, or even a clever science !ction Chronicle, a science !ction tragedy, is romp. All these camps director Josh Trank’s debut !lm. It follows will !nd that the !nished bitter, friendless teenager Andrew Detmer product is a half-baked (Dane DeHaan) and presents itself in mishmash of all three Blair Witch Project style “found footage.” with little to o#er in each Detmer stumbles upon a mysterious alien category. entity that gives him and his friends a Even more frustrating unique adventure—coming of age with a than the lack of focus in supernatural spin. the story is Chronicle’s "e best thing about Chronicle is its desire to wave metaphors risk-taking in terms of camerawork. "e around as bluntly as !lm is shown through the personal video possible. Ill-delivered and cameras of di#erent characters, as well as misinterpreted quotations security cameras and the cell phones of from a variety of intellectuals bystanders. are thrown into dialogue at While it doesn’t work perfectly, awkward and inopportune especially in the fast-paced, action-packed moments. Characters !nal scenes of the ! lm, it is remarkably bring up parallels to fresh. Many other aspects of Chronicle concepts in evolution and are shallow and conventional, but the fact social philosophy that are that it is able to bring something new to supposed to encourage www.movies.yahoo.com the table in its cinematography speaks for viewers to !nd deeper Andrew (Dane Dehaan) sets out on his path of destruction as a superpowered teenager in Trank’s skill as a director. Hopefully, he meaning as Detmer uses Chronicle. The movie, despite its hype, was lackluster, and it suffered from poor pacing. will bring this kind of creative thinking to telekinesis to rip the legs his future !lms. o# of a spider (which, admittedly, was time is unfortunately limited and viewers the character creation stage. Unfortunately, the extraterrestrial extremely cool). are shortchanged of the poignant father- From a technical perspective, element of the plot is almost completely "e cast is composed of unknowns son interactions that include blame and Chronicle does a lot well. Re!ned special forgotten a$er the ! rst !$een minutes. (star DeHaan makes his big screen debut repeated beatings. e#ects allow action scenes to shine as Instead, viewers see a familiar tale: an in Chronicle), who have no trouble !tting DeHaan does a solid job as Detmer characters zoom through the air and hurl angsty weakling with an incredible into the uninspired roles laid out for them. himself, although his character was massive objects. opportunity tossed into his lap is too Clichés abound in writer Max Landis’s disappointingly unoriginal. None of the Meanwhile, professional sound work dimwitted to make good use of its pathetically generic high school setting. female characters are worth mentioning, and good lighting choices allow Chronicle potential, which he eventually proves he Alex Russell plays the protagonist’s cousin as they are ripped directly out of the teen to build the perfect atmosphere for the did not deserve. Matt, a boring, likable dope who swears to movie cookbook. protagonist’s descent into madness. "e story is played out and dull, use his powers for good, not evil. Michael While the simple character design Stunning makeup work shows the overusing all of its weakest attributes and B. Jordan, known by some for his work might make the cast seem worldlier, it is protagonist’s complexion re&ecting the shelving its high points. on "e Wire, plays Steve Montgomery, di%cult to relate to a crazed sociopath alien power consuming his brain. Instead of cra$ing an engaging, the popular, amicable jock who has who moves things with his mind. While breaking new ground in the inventive plot rife with high fantasy and everything going for him and whose A simple solution to many of the !lm’s !eld of cinematography, Chronicle’s conspiracy, the script spoon-feeds viewers desire to master his wizard-like abilities script problems would be to ditch the lack of focus and inability to take risks tired material. Perhaps Chronicle’s cuts into time with his girlfriend. desire to create superhuman beings with ultimately keep it from being a sharp biggest problem is its inability to !nd Andrew’s deadbeat father Richard is whom the average audience member can cinematic experience. an audience. Moviegoers may enter portrayed by Alex Russell. His screen identify and take a few more liberties at "e Woman in Black stays away from modern horror clichés
BY Gabriel Lyons in Black, a low budget horror import from Drablow, a local who recently passed decoration. "e house where about half the UK, accomplished this feat. away. of the !lm takes place is old, creaky, and Staff Writer "e !lm stars Daniel Radcli#e in his Although the townspeople try to shoo gray, which sets an ominous tone for the !rst non-Harry Potter !lm appearance. him away, Kipps manages to befriend !lm as a whole. "e mysterious village In this day and age, when one thinks of "e Woman in Black, based on Susan Simon (Ciarán Hinds), the only man in is monotonous and dark with little to no a mainstream !lm listed under the horror Hill’s 1982 novel of the same name, tells the village with a car. Simon entraps him color to disrupt the spooky atmosphere. genre, one expects ninety minutes of the tale of young, widowed lawyer Arthur in a web of unexplainable secrets: Kipps Highly detailed set design creates blood, gore, and chopped organs. Rarely Kipps (Radcli#e). He pays a visit to a witnesses the random deaths of the village the atmosphere in the house. Cobwebs, does a mainstream horror come out of the small village in Edwardian-era England youth and sees the ghost of the Woman in mildew, and countless demonic blue and surprise the viewer. "e Woman to !nalize the !nancial business of Mrs. Black, who haunts the townspeople as an knickknacks (including a cymbal- act of vengeance for the drowning of her smashing primate) inhabit the mansion young child. and add to the realism, immersing viewers Unlike many modern horror !lms in the !lm’s more terrifying moments. such as My Bloody Valentine and Fright Unfortunately, the !lm lacks &ow. Night, "e Woman in Black does not Frights occur in clusters, creating a less rely on excessive violence and gore to steady feeling of horror. "e !lm also convey its message, nor does it abuse 3D shortchanges viewers in emotion from technology. the actors. Instead, it uses the old fashioned means Even though Radcli#e proves himself of hair-rising spooks and momentary as a legitimate, versatile actor in this shocks. !lm, he has proven himself incapable of It almost pays homage to vintage shaking the issue he faced while playing cinema, a now trending theme (similar Harry Potter. Even if he is trying to convey to that of Scorsese’s Hugo and indie silent feeling, his lack of expression is evident. !lm "e Artist). Overall, "e Woman in Black is a It is also structured like an old- good !lm. "e story is fascinating and fashioned ghost story, taking notes from complemented by chills and frights, early twentieth century !lms. It holds capped o# with an ending that other ghost true to its interesting plot and sends chills stories should strive for. down viewers’ spines. Daniel Radcli#e shows his maturity "e movie concludes in an ambiguous as a screen actor, as well as widens his fashion, not expressing a particular acting repertoire by playing a !ery young www.movies.yahoo.com emotion, but instead leaving itself open to professional. Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) attempts to escape the ghost of the “woman in interpretation. Because of its pure scare factor, "e black.” The movie does not depend on pornographic gore and uses the plot "e best feature of "e Woman in Woman in Black is not for the squeamish. instead to instill fear. Black is its masterful art direction and set Viewers are not advised to see it alone. THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 19 QUACKING UP ! e Voice outshines American Idol WITH KWAK BY Penina Remler
Staff Writer
Over 11 seasons ago, the music and television phenomenon American Idol premiered, winning attention all over the world. Seasons ' ew by and American Idol quickly became America’s hit singing competition on television. BY Bethia Kwak However, just a year ago, NBC premiered ! e Voice, and it appeared as A&E Editor if American Idol # nally had its # rst major competitor. Both networks hope its show Unbelievable. I expected my attention will ultimately be able to outshine the span for the Super Bowl to be very limited other on air. But for the viewers at home, as it featured neither the greatest team in the biggest decision is choosing between the world, the Minnesota Vikings, nor the channel four or # ve. Between the two Le% : photos.nj.com Right: tvguide.com worst team in the world, the Green Bay shows, my vote goes for ! e Voice. While some complain that American Idol has become stale, The Voice has set Packers. (Yes, I am aware of the paradox ! e two popular reality shows each itself apart with its blind auditions and one-on-one celebrity coach mentorship. within that statement). share the same basic concept. In order However, the entirety of the game for ! e Voice to successfully interrupt their vocals. Many fans are fascinated by likely to get hooked on ! e Voice, since had me glued to the television, which American Idol’s streak, it was time for following the process of famous artists each episode is much more eventful and was extremely unfortunate because as of a network to throw in some favorable interacting on screen as they help talented signi# cant. ! e creative and new factors the second quarter, I really had to go to changes that bring out the original singers at the same time. introduced on ! e Voice have me more the bathroom. ! e one downside to the successful themes. Reminiscing back to the years of likely to turn to channel four rather than Super Bowl is that it does not allow for First, ! e Voice is known for its American Idol’s early seasons, watching channel # ve, where I know what to expect bathroom breaks, because no one wants outrageously famous and relevant panel of the auditions was always a crowd from American Idol. to miss the commercials. judges. ! e celebrity judges are Christina favorite. ! ere were always the pleasantly Choosing between the two shows is My bladder is still in pain. Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, shocking singers with amazing stories as based solely on personal opinion. Are ! e commercials this year were and Blake Shelton. well as the clueless contestants. Viewers you more a fan of following the lives of way over the top, with a deformed While American Idol was always found it very entertaining to watch tone unheard inspired musicians on the pursuit head growing out of a shoulder and a recognized for its winning combination of deaf people embarrass themselves on of Hollywood, or would you rather sit car bungee-diving into a kiddie pool. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon television, deluding themselves into down and watch hand-picked artists However, I was delightfully surprised to Cowell, the typical commentary and thinking they really had a chance of excel through the coaching of famous see my favorite band, OK Go, featured banter started to get stale. To keep up with making it to Hollywood. Eleven seasons celebrities? As for me, the new release in a commercial with a preview of their ! e Voice, American Idol updated their later, the typical auditions started to get of an updated, more modern music new video for “Needing/Getting” (which judges in recent seasons as well. ! is new old, which makes ! e Voice’s strategy competition has de# nitely replaced the old is fantastic, by the way. And no, I’m not panel includes Kara DioGuardi, Jennifer seem more appealing. American Idol, making ! e Voice one of shamelessly promoting them...) and my Lopez, and Steven Tyler. However, for NBC’s ! e Voice skips the preliminary my favorite television shows. Ultimately, future husband, Jared Allen, singing in an the majority of viewers, ! e Voice’s auditions and goes directly into the the di& erences between the two shows have NFL commercial. selection for judges seems to outweigh competition, unlike Fox’s American Idol created a strong competition themselves, But let’s forget about the game and that of American Idol. Also, the judges which does not truly get competitive until but its in America’s hands to determine the commercials for a second. Check out from ! e Voice have an opportunity to the second half of its season. By altering which network will win our votes. fellow Schreiber Times-ian David Katz’s mentor contestants on the show based on Idol’s strategy, many viewers are more blog (pg. 14) for hilarious and quality post-coverage of the game. Let’s focus on “the original Lady Gaga” Madonna. Honestly, I could have New Girl provides fresh new comedy for viewers used the half-time show as my bathroom
BY Lily Weisberg Deschanel’s character is dorky and the group faces. His competitive nature break, because it was anything but an awkward, she gives o& a believable air makes for good comedy. ! e three are entertaining show. Staff Writer of self con# dence, encouraging viewers clearly di& erent, but have great chemistry It was so boring that I thought Kelly to think outside of the box. Jess does and are very relatable. ! eir close Clarkson singing the National Anthem ! e hit sitcom New Girl has been not bother masking her naivete, which relationships provide a lovable family- was more riveting. a steady source of fun, lighthearted provides fuel for funny con' icts involving like dynamic among the characters. ! ey Everyone talks about how Madonna entertainment. Only halfway through her and her three roommates that o% en care for her like old best friends and are has already done everything Lady Gaga its recently aired # rst season, millions of reach into uncomfortable and awkward always there for each other, which is has done, except 20 years ago. people have become obsessed. areas of discussion. More prone to heartwarming. And boy, did those 20 years show. ! e main character, Jess Day (Zooey friendships with women, her inexperience Rounding out the group is Jess’ I was afraid she was going to collapse Deschanel), is a young, o$ eat, and in hanging with the male crowd around childhood best friend, Cece (Hannah at any moment during the half-time show. adorable girl in her late twenties who, the house is visible and is a good source Simone). Cece has the street smarts that Sweat was pouring down her face, and she a% er a bad breakup, moves in with three of laughs. Jess lacks. She focuses on her modeling looked exhausted. random single guys. Jess is a positive Of the three male roommates, Nick career as well as caring for her best friend. When she started singing, “I close my and goofy friend who has almost too (Jake Johnson) seems to have the closest She spends much time sharing her no- eyes, oh God I think I’m falling,” during much faith in people, even when at times relationship with Jess. He is the most nonsense relationship advice that only her song, “Like a Prayer,” I was concerned she probably should not. Although grounded and prepared for the future. a character with her con# dence could for her safety. ! ose sounded like last Nick is usually the give. She and Jess balance each other out words to me. one providing the perfectly and accept each other’s faults, Listen, I understand that these common sense in the thus making Cece the voice of reason and networks are paranoid a% er what absurd conversations the perfect complement to Jess and the happened eight years ago with Justin between everyone other characters on the show. Timberlake and Janet Jackson, but that in the apartment. Since its premiere in September, doesn’t mean they have to put the viewers Schmidt (Max New Girl has proven very funny and to sleep. Green# eld) is the consistently entertaining. It is hilarious, Congratulations M.I.A, for at least hustling, wannabe lighthearted, and original. New Girl has making the show somewhat interesting heartthrob of the become the next “it” show. ! e jokes are with your stunt, even though Madonna bunch. He is always creative, witty, and always smart. called it a “teenager move” (I guess when trying to # nd a way ! e fact that the characters are so you’re that old, even a 36 year old seems to get ahead on the relatable is really what makes it the perfect like a teenager). social ladder by doing mix of comedy and real-life situations. But I guess the alternative was shown ridiculous things. Yes, Jess can be over the top in many to us last year with the Black Eyed Peas, Her third roommate, situations, but that is why the audience when our ears were bleeding by the www.tvguide.com Winston (Lamorne has grown to love her. Zooey Deschanel end, begging for the noise to stop, even Jess (Zooey Deschanel) enjoys TV as “one of the guys” Morris), is a former gives viewers the perfect combination of though that show was at least moderately with her roommates. The show features Deschanel as an athlete who has little a humorous, carefree, and unique girl that entertaining. awkward, off-beat character who provides light humor. to contribute to the is refreshing to watch. #hal% imeshowproblems social discussions that 20 THE SCHREIBER TIMES A&E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Scars & Stories uses personal lyrics to impact listeners Scars & Stories is mainly comprised of songs that are de!nitely more outgoing and upbeat than most of #e Fray’s past albums. “Heartbeat” is a song that has been getting the most attention so far. It is ranked top 30 on iTunes this week and has been getting increasingly popular over time. #e song was inspired by many of Slade’s traveling experiences abroad. “#e Fighter” is a track that really makes you think. It poses a question that people do not usually talk about or even have the answer to. #e chorus sings about the feeling of being lonely, “maybe we were meant to be alone, maybe we were meant to be on our own.” #e musicians BY Jessica Commisso are able to tell a full story just in one song Contributing Writer and can express their thoughts through their music. #e Fray’s new album, Scars & Stories, “Run for Your Life” was a third song shows a common theme throughout each that really stood out. It is a very inspiring of its songs. A"er the release of their song, especially if you are going through a second album, titled #e Fray, the band rough time in your life. It mentions how www.io$erphoto.com was on the verge of splitting up. However, you need to move on even if you have lost The Fray performs their album at a small concert venue. The album was very the lead singer/pianist Isaac Slade and something that was extremely close to personal, and the songs connected to the listeners. bassist Joe King were put in one room you. in Las Vegas to record a cover of the It explains that no matter what you classic Muppets song “Mahna Mahna” for lose, you can not lose who you are. You New show stuns Broadway with edgy humor Muppets: #e Green Album. #ey then have no choice but to move on and remembered what passion they had for looking back to the past cannot change BY Lylia Li Man, among others. One of the show’s the music they had always been making. anything in your present. anthems, “I Believe,” mimics “I Have “#e second record was wounds, they Scars & Stories is an album that focuses Staff Writer Con!dence” from #e Sound of Music. were still bleeding,” said Slade to #e on each member’s personal life. With the #e songs are witty, memorable, and Chicago Tribune. “With scars, they’re new album, they are able to move past Written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, do not disappoint in their humor. #ey permanent and they o"en remind us of their di$erences and !nd a new sense and Robert Lopez, #e Book of Mormon will have you humming them long a"er the worst times of our life, but they’re of con!dence that they were previously may as well be, as its slogan playfully you walk out of the theater. healed.” lacking. claims, God’s favorite musical. It sure is #e Book of Mormon is also blessed one of the funniest to have ever been on with a talented cast. Not only are the two Broadway. As expected from the creators leads, Andrew Rannells (Price) and Josh Classic Album: Mothers of Invention: Freak Out! of South Park and Avenue Q, #e Book Gad (Cunningham) outstanding, but the of Mormon is in turns vulgar, extremely minor roles are also equal in their impact culture in general. In “Trouble Every inappropriate, and hilarious. and level of humor. Rory O’Malley, who Day,” a song written in response to #e plot revolves around an unlikely plays a repressed, in-the-closet Mormon, the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Zappa pair of Mormon missionaries, Elder Kevin leads one of the most memorable numbers manages to condemn the news media, Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, in the musical. In addition, Nikki M. “mass stupidity” and racism from both who travel to Uganda to spread the James, who plays the sweet and naïve black and white Americans and the Nixon Mormon faith. Price is the ideal poster- Nabalungi, brings a Disney-like warm administration. boy Mormon, eager to spread the word and heartfelt quality to the show. Zappa was certainly not preaching, of God. Cunningham is the complete One question people who are deciding though, and Freak Out! was not devoid opposite: a clingy, annoying loser with an whether or not to see the show o"en of the tongue-in-cheek humor that would obnoxious personality and an enthusiasm ask is if it will o$end them. Contrary become the Mothers’ trademark. for Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. to popular belief, #e Book of Mormon For unseasoned Zappa listeners, songs At !rst, the Africans they encounter is not two hours of the crude, blatantly like “You Didn’t Try to Call Me” might are less than enthusiastic about the o$ensive humor you may expect from the seem like cookie-cutter teen-romance missionaries. Yet, Elder Cunningham people that brought South Park into the songs when, in fact, they are masterful manages to persuade them by adding world. Although it uses Mormonism as a satire. some of his own personal embellishments starting point, the show goes on to satirize Ironically, the Mothers of Invention to the Mormon scripture, which he has organized religion in general. Although it BY Kerim Kivrak gained a small following among the never actually read. is de!nitely not for the faint of heart (or children of record company executives One of the best aspects of the show is those sensitive to swearing), #e Book of A&E Assistant Editor with the cheery, light-hearted “Wowie its catchy and enjoyable score, complete Mormon is a musical that can be enjoyed Zowie” which made use of a xylophone with throwbacks to classic musicals like by people of all races and religions. Freak Out!, the !rst album from the and Zappa’s characteristically silly vocals #e Lion King, Wicked, and #e Music Mothers of Invention, is one of the most to create a track that was, in Zappa’s ambitious debut albums in history. A"er words, “harmless.” being rejected by Dot Records for having If you’re looking for Zappa’s virtuosity no commercial potential, frontman Frank on the guitar, you might want to pick up Zappa revealed that “no commercial a later album. potential” was exactly what he was going Most of his technical prowess is for. concentrated behind the scenes through A"er a brush with the law that resulted a plethora of groundbreaking recording in ten days in jail for “conspiracy to techniques. commit pornography,” Zappa adopted a Behind the satire and social clear anti-authoritarian philosophy that commentary lies a serious musician he did not hesitate to insert into his music. struggling to balance the avant-garde “Hungry Freaks Daddy,” the !rst track on with humor. the album, condemns American public Freak Out! and, indeed, Frank Zappa schools “that do not teach” and the “great and the Mothers of Invention in general, mid-Western hardware store philosophy” are certainly not for everyone. that alienates “those who aren’t afraid to Even among Zappa’s discography, say what’s on their minds.” #ree minutes it is particularly abstract and probably into their debut album, the Mothers of not the best introduction to his music. Invention had already polarized their Nevertheless, Freak Out! is a true classic, audience. and few debut albums can parallel its dailycollar.com Zappa was equally disenchanted with audacity. Elder Price (Andrew Rannells) tries to convince the people of Uganda to convert the American people and American to Mormonism. The play was hilarious throughout and poked fun at religion. THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 21
Ryan Schwartz Kathleen Devine “I am looking to qualify at states in ing second in the county meet, and coming BY Chad Edelblum BY Jack Simon both the 1600 and the 4x800. We have in !#h at the state !nals. Staff Writer great coaches here including coach Staff Writer $is season, she is looking to duplicate Kla", Faraday, and Schmitz, all of whom and improve upon the success she had last Ryan Schwartz has shown his phe- help the athletes get into the best possi- Senior sprinter Kathleen Devine is year. nomenal leadership at Schreiber as one of ble shape for these races,” said Schwartz. bringing !re and intensity to the track “It was a really competitive race, but the schools only six-season captains. “We have practice six out of the seven team. Devine ran track in middle school we had solid hand-o"s which helped our As captain of cross country, win- days a week where we really work on ev- but didn’t run in her freshman year at anchor, junior Laura Brooks, !nish in !rst ter track and !eld, and spring track and ery part of running, from sprints to en- Schreiber. place with only a few meters to go. It was !eld since his junior year, it is no wonder durance, to good form and building up Sophomore year she returned for win- great to see our hard work pay o",” said where these teams get their hard work core strength and muscles. What’s most ter and spring track and has been dedi- Devine. and determination from. important about these workouts though cated ever since. Her success, of course, did not come “Ryan’s leadership is tremendous. He and what I think has led me to succeed She even plans on running at the col- without extremely hard work and determi- constantly pushes us in practice and at is to give it my all no matter what the lege level. nation. meets to make us the best that we can be. work out is.” “Next year I’ll be running for Wash- When it comes to her sport and training As an athlete Ryan always focuses on vic- Schwartz looks to run in college if ington and Lee University, a division III she is blunt. tory, however he also enjoys himself and he attends one of these schools: Johns school in Virginia,” said Devine. She notes the sheer importance of the socializes with the team,” said sophomore Hopkins, Vanderbilt, Amherst College, While she is still in Schreiber, Devine e"ort that needs to be put in, in order to distance runner Leo Potters. University of Chicago, and Washington has some un!nished business against her suceed. In cross-country, he runs the 5 km University in St. Louis. rivals Uniondale and Hempstead. “In track you have to be your own in- (3.1 miles). He earned the spot of She will have plenty of chances to beat spiration. If you aren’t self-motivated to !#h in the conference and tenth in them in the upcoming seasons. do your best and improve at every practice, the county by running this event in In the winter, she runs the 55 meter you’re not going to have a good season. 16:44. Schwartz also earned himself hurdles, the 300 meter race, and the 4x2 You have to be able to push yourself in or- All Division, All Conference, All meter relay. der to get through the hard workouts,” said County, and earned himself a spot In the spring, she runs the 100 meter Devine. “I would advise anyone interested in the State championships this year hurdles, the 100 meter dash, and the 4x1 in running track to make sure they really in Cross Country. relay. Out of all of these events her favorite love to run. Because that’s all we do.” “Ryan is a very mature lead- is the 4x1 meter relay. er, who has the respect of our ath- “It’s great to be on a relay because you letes, and others in Nassau County. form really good When he’s leading stretches, it’s as connections with if there’s another coach on the !eld. the other girls on Ryan has come a long way here at the team, espe- Schreiber. He was a member of our cially whoever you Cross Country team way back in receive the baton 2007 when he was an 8th grader. from and whoever Since that time, he has transformed you’re passing o" from a wide-eyed kid nervous about to,” said Devine. competing, to a veteran All-County “During a relay, talent,” said Cross Country Coach you’re not just run- Mr. Kla". ning for yourself, Ryan also earned the honor of but you have peo- getting the MVP of the cross-coun- ple depending on try team award from Coach Kla". you to do well. It’s In winter track, Schwartz’s focus is great motivation to on the 1600m run. race as hard as you His personal best time in this can.” event is 4:33 and he recently came in Last year in re- second at the conference meet earn- lay races, Devine ing him an All-Conference award. and her partners Courtesy of Kathleen Devine Courtesy of Ryan Schwartz At the county tournament, Ryan saw their hard work Senior Kathleen Devine has been a solid member of the track place fourth in the 1600 meters and Senior Ryan Schwartz has served his team pay o", winning the team since her sophomore year. She plans to continue her also medaled as a relay runner in as a major leader and contributor through- divsion title, plac- running career next year while she studies at Washington and the 4x800. out the season. Lee University. Girls gymnastics achieves preseason goal; !nish top !ve in conference $e girls varsity gymnastics squad success of the team. I can’t say that I’ve tors in seniors, but also in underclassmen BY Dan Miranda set out to accomplish a goal before the had one great moment because there has in sophomore Allison Stewart (beam) and Assisstant Sports Editor season started: they needed to stay in been a lot, but every practice is always in- freshman Samantha Ho"man (vault, bars, the top half of Conference II for the teresting, to say the least,” said Grieco. and &oor). In high school gymnastics on Long season. Fellow gymnasts in the gym also had “We have several top scorers on each Island, the procedure for determining a $e team accomplished that objec- high praise for their coach and teammates. event,” said Coach Havern. winner in each head-to-head matchup tive with Coach Havern at the helm of “My favorite moment this season was Senior Jessica Medaglia quali!ed for is as follows: six girls are slotted into the it all. when Jessica achieved her goal of her states due to her ability to meet the average team’s lineup. Coach Havern has many accolades whole life by going to states, and every year on her bar and vault scores. One girl competes in an exhibition and achievements of her own, includ- her average in her scores were never high “I was very happy and especially since it match that does not count towards the ing 13 seasons of coaching gymnastics enough, but !nally this year she scored a was my senior year and the last chance for team’s score but does help to develop that under her belt on Long Island. $e col- 7.1 on bars and made it to states,”said ju- me to make it,” said Medaglia. gymnast in a “game situation.” $e top legiate gymnast also doubles as a coach nior Ashley Berliner. “Everyone was so $e team !nished in top !ve of Confer- !ve scores of those six girls are counted in Su"olk County. proud of her, and it was truly the best feel- ence II in the winter season. toward the team’s score in bar, &oor, beam, One of the team’s most skilled beam ing.” “We had a good season and we won a lot and vault events. $e scores are then add- and &oor competitors was junior Carly “Coach Havern is really nice and de!- of meets,” said Medaglia. ed up, and the team with the most points Greico, whom Coach Havern has noted nitely lenient when it comes to rules. She And a#er two months in competitions, wins. as one of the team’s top scorers. is a good coach who was a gymnast herself contests, and matches, the Port varsity gym- “$is is my third season working with “We had a really great season and when she was younger so she has some nastics squad came together as one unit. the Port Washington varsity team and we ended up placing high in our confer- great pointers.” “Overall, we had an amazing season,” have maintained a very reputable place in ence. Everyone performed well at each $e team has relied on strong perfor- said Berliner. our conference,” said Coach Havern. meet, which contributed to the overall mances from not just veteran competi- 22 THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Linsanity continues as the Knicks go on hot streak picked up the 6’3” Harvard grad. BY Brett Fishbin He spent the $rst 23 games of the sea- Senior Sports Editor son ful$lling the role he imagined… sit- ting on the bench, high-$ving teammates, !e day before he squared o" against and playing about four minutes during the NBA’s #avor of the month Jeremy Lin, garbage time. Kobe Bryant was asked if the Lakers were !en it happened. ready to deal with the emerging guard. Over the next four games, Lin recorded “What?… I know who he is, but I don’t totals of 23, 28, 25, and 38 points respec- really know what’s going on too much tively, while chipping in with an average of with them… I don’t even know what he’s eight assists per game. Additionally, Lin done. Like, I have no idea what you guys has come away with two steals in three of are talking about,” said Bryant to ESPN. the four games. 24 hours later, he was asked a similar !e casual sports fan might look at the question, but in the past tense. situation and admit that his steak has been “I think it’s a great story,” said Bryant, impressive, yet struggle to imagine that an also to ESPN. “I think it’s a testament to Asian-American point guard could go perseverance and hard work. Good ex- from bench-warmer to superstar. How- www.%rsports.com ample for kids everywhere.” ever, that casual sports fan clearly had not !e sudden change in sentiment of the watched “LINcredible” play. NBA history’s $%h leading points scorer !e reason why Jeremy Lin is not a could only be caused by Jeremy Lin, or as one-week wonder is the style in which he Knicks fans have begun to call him, “Lin- plays, and how it $ts with the Knicks. He sanity.” is not on a hot shooting streak, nor has he peak for about 18 months. adopted Jeremy Lin as the NBA’s Tim Jeremy Lin started his professional had lucky match-ups. !e barriers and odds that he has over- Tebow. career in Oakland, California, playing ap- Rather, he has shown a staggering abil- come, is the reason why the people at ESPN But there is a huge di"erence between proximately 30 games for the struggling ity to get to the basket, and has done it are going “LINsane” about Lin, and the very the two. Lin has the ability to truly suc- Golden State Warriors of 2010-2011. against the likes of Deron Williams, Devin reason why Knicks fans have adopted Lin as ceed in this league based upon his skill, While most of his playing time came Harris, John Wall, and most recently a their new favorite player. and skill alone. Everything else is just during the waning moments of blowouts combination of Kobe Bryant and Derek New York respects the underdog, and icing on the cake. (mostly blowout losses), Lin played re- Fisher. loves the humble hero who comes out of As the Knicks await the return of spectable ball. Jeremy Lin is the epitome of a real life nowhere. Amar’e Stoudemire (personal reasons) However, during the o"season, !e Rudy (I know Rudy was real also, but Hol- A%er pouring in his career high 38 and Carmelo Anthony (groin injury), Warriors waived Lin to make room for a lywood dramatized two impressive plays points, Jeremy Lin could only think about they have adopted a completely new player they were in pursuit of (DeAndre into a movie). one thing, the team. identity. Jordan). A%er a cup of co"ee in Houston, A%er becoming Harvard’s leader in “!e only thing we established tonight Assuming Lin is able to maintain he was once again waived, and in search games played (and receiving his degree in is four in a row. Now we try to go for $ve even 50% of his current output, the three of an NBA job. economics), Jeremy Lin was shown little tomorrow,” said Lin to ESPN. “I’m not too headed monster of Stoudemire, Antho- !at’s when the New York Knicks came interest in the dra%. A%er going un-dra%- worried about proving anything to anybody. ny, and Chandler will adopt a fourth calling. Looking for a last man on the ed, he impressed many with a 13 point As a team we’re growing and trying to build member the Asian-American, Harvard- bench who would be good for practice, performance against $rst pick John Wall on the momentum.” educated benchwarmer Jeremy Lin. and not harm team chemistry, the Knicks in Summer League. However, this was his Most recently, the sports world has Captains Corner: Wrestler Mikey Froccaro MF: Study hard guys—trust me. You continue on the mat in college? else to say to your hundreds of wrestling BY Drew Friedman can not be a master of the sport without fans out there? Senior Sports Editor being a student $rst. MF: High school wrestling was plenty for me, but we will see what happens next MF: I would like to quote 50 Tyson Drew Friedman: Hey Mikey, how DF: !at is a really creative quote you year. when I ask all my fellow wrestlers out goes it? got there. By any chance did you get that DF: Seems like you’re staying optimistic. there, “can I be the one that holds you o" of Google? Please describe for me the view of a wrestler down doe?” Mikey Froccaro: Big Drewski, just as he prepares for the match. hanging loosey goosey. MF: Well the quote is from Steve Holt, DF: Okay. !is one you de$nitely but the rest is free-styled from my brain. MF: It varies from person to person and got o" of Google. DF: Can you categorize the hierarchy Didn’t think wrestlers were inspirational, the opponent. For me personally, when I of wrestling for me? I mean it is so con- did you? wrestle someone who I have lost to, I nor- MF: Nope. !at was all 50 T. fusing with the WWE and UFC. mally blast Adele on junior Ian Gatehouse’s DF: Yeah I just thought you guys were beats and throw stu" around. DF: Okay. I will trust you this time. MF: !at’s easy, Drew. High school all muscle. So how did you fare this sea- From all of Schreiber and I, I would like wrestling is what we call “real wraslin.” son? DF: Sounds like a pretty standard warm- to sign o". Stay classy, Miguel. WWE is all acting, and UFC is a $ght- up. I think I have covered it all. Anything ing sport with some wrestling techniques MF: Underachieving was the name of thrown into the mix. the game this season for myself.
DF: Oh, I see. So you’re stating that DF: Why would you say that? real wrestling is the one you partake in? MF: I have been to three county quali- MF: Absolutely. I do not mess around fying tournaments in my high school ca- with fake wraslin. reer. Sophomore and junior year, I placed fourth and quali$ed. !is year, I placed DF: So how is the team doing this sea- sixth and did not. So it was a major disap- son? pointment for me.
MF: As of today, the season has ended. DF: Don’t put yourself down. Your We had $ve wrestlers go to the county wrestling résumé seems impressive if I say tournament which is always a good thing. so myself. What makes your team’s chem- Junior captain Chris Castillo went to All istry so successful? County, something that has not been done since 2008. MF: I like to think our captains really helped the team gel and become a family. DF: Wow, pretty impressive. Being Even when they were really, really annoy- that it is your last season on the team, ing teammates, we looked past that and what do you have to say to your fellow took care of business. www.reddirtpictures.com wrestlers? DF: Good to hear. Do you hope to THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 23 Super Bowl deja blue; Giants claim the title over the same opponent New England Patriots denied championship for the second time in four years naj, and a guy dancing on a tight-rope. She most outstanding play of the Super Bowl plan failed as a !nal Hail Mary pass from BY Jake Eisenberg performed her hit songs, “Vogue,” “Mu- occurred. Mario Manningham caught a the Patriots 49-yard line fell harmlessly Assistant Opinions Editor sic,” “Like a Prayer,” “Open Your Heart,” 38-yard strike from Manning while run- to the turf, naming the Giants Super and a new single, “Give Me All your Lu- ning down the sideline, and managed to get Bowl champions. "roughout the media week leading vin’,” with covers of LMFAO’s “Party Rock two feet inbounds before being shoved out. Eli Manning, with 296 passing yards up to the Super Bowl, it seemed as though Anthem” and “I’m Sexy and I Know It.” It was the longest play of the game for either and one touchdown pass, was named the same questions were being asked over M.I.A. caused controversy when she was team and carried shadows of David Tyree’s MVP. He has now claimed two Super and over again: How e%ective will Rob spotted raising her middle !nger while famous, game-saving, drive-preserving, Bowl MVP awards, to go along with two Gronkowski be a$er sustaining a high an- rapping her lyrics. Overall, the show re- velcro-helmet catch in the 2007 matchup rings, doubling the amount his brother, kle sprain? Is Eli Manning really an elite ceived mixed reviews, with some loving between the same franchises. Eli then !red Peyton, has of both. quarterback? If Brady and Belichick fail the performance and others muting the two more passes Manningham’s way, and "e topping on my chips was not the to win another big one, does Spygate taint television and covering their ears. methodically marched the Giants down the only kind of salsa on Super Bowl Sun- their legacies? Can the Giants thwart the “I appreciate that Madonna was trying !eld. day. Tom Brady will have to go to Kay Patriots in the Super Bowl once again? to put on a spectacle grand enough to !t With 57 seconds le$, Ahmad Brad- Jewelers if he wants his fourth ring. In just 60 minutes of play in the over- in with the rest of the day’s events,” said shaw took a hando% from Eli and rushed, Eli Manning has more than asserted whelming atmosphere at Lucas Oil Stadi- junior Benny Scheckner. “What I did not purposely uncontested, into the end zone. himself as one of the NFL’s elite quarter- um in Indianapolis, all of these questions appreciate was how horrible it was.” Just before he crossed the plane, Bradshaw backs. And, just 4 years removed from were answered. Finally, a$er all of the media hype, seemingly tried to stop himself, as he and their stunning win over the then unde- With their thrilling 21-17 win over the drama, and music, the athletes took to the Eli both realized the Patriots plan to let feated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, the New England Patriots, the New York Gi- gridiron once again. To open the second them score. "is way, Brady would have Patriots were once again denied glory, ants became the !rst 9-7 regular season half of the game, Brady and the Patriots more time for his last drive. However de- as the Giants reign as champions in the team to win the Super Bowl. "e Giants continued !ring on all cylinders, ending vious, New England coach Bill Belichick’s world of the NFL. rode a major hot streak to reach the Super their opening drive with a 12-yard Bowl with consecutive victories over the reception by Aaron Hernandez to Jets, Cowboys, Falcons, Packers, and 49ers claim a 17-9 lead. "e Giants clawed to qualify, and opened the game in seem- their way back with two consecutive ingly impervious fashion. !eld goals by Giants kicker Lawrence In the !rst 11 and a half minutes of Tynes, the !rst from 38 yards, the sec- the game, the Giants ran 19 plays for 113 ond from 33, bringing the score to 17- yards, compared to the Patriots’ one play, 15, in favor of the Patriots. for no yards. "en, a$er a Chase Blackburn in- "e !rst touchdown of the game came terception on a deep pass intended from a two-yard pass to Victor Cruz, for Gronkowski, the two teams traded who immediately leapt into his popular drives and punts. "e turning point of salsa dance touchdown celebration. On the game came on a crucial dropped the Patriots’ !rst play of the game and pass by Wes Welker that would have only one of the !rst quarter, a$er a Steve landed the Patriots in the Giants red Weatherford punt, Brady dropped back zone up by two points, with slight- into the end zone under duress from his ly over four minutes remaining. It six-yard line. He then threw the ball away seemed as if Welker had made the down!eld, but to no conceivable receiver, catch, New England had the game and was called for intentional grounding, sealed. which gave the Giants two points and the “It’s a play I never drop. Most criti- ball. cal situation, and I let the team down.” From there, Brady settled in and was Welker told ESPN. able to lead the Patriots to a 10-9 lead be- And so, with four minutes and 46 seconds remaining, Eli set out on the fore hal$ime, practically ending the half www.cdn.eurweb.com by throwing a touchdown pass to Danny Giants 12-yard line and did not look Rowers use competition in preparation for upcoming spring season Woodhead with eight seconds le$. back. On yet another fourth-quarter- New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw falls into endzone, despite attempt "e hal$ime show featured a perfor- comeback scoring drive, Manning to stop on one yard line. This touchdown gave Big Blue the lead, which ended up mance by Madonna, with appearances by clutched up. Cee Lo Green, LMFAO, M.I.A., Nicki Mi- On the !rst play of the game, the Crew continues success as Schreiber hosts !rst regatta
BY Aaron Brezel and 15 points for the Sagamore Rowing to improve,” said junior Michael Sperling, motivational, and I thought the crowd Association. With this regatta, the Port who rowed in the varsity lightweight divi- was captivated,” said Director of Athlet- Staff Writer Washington Crew Team has solidi!ed its sion. ics Ms. Stephanie Joannon. position as one of the crew powerhouses "e spring season is fast approaching "is regatta was a huge e%ort in the Recently, Schreiber hosted its !rst ever in Long Island. and a$er a breakout !rst spring season making on the part of both Port Rowing regatta. "is race, dubbed the Gold Coast To accommodate for the varied ages a year ago, Port Rowing needs to avoid a and the district administration. Classic, was held on the #oor of the gym- and skill levels of rowers, races were di- sophomore slump. To hold an indoor regatta, 25 rowing nasium. It was a very large indoor regatta, vided up into several divisions. "ere was “Our goal going into the spring season machines, called ergometers, had to be with hundreds of contestants with ages the youth division, a masters division for is to dominate on the local level, make a carted from the Port Rowing warehouse ranging from 5 to 70 years old. Despite adults up to age 70, a middle school divi- name for ourselves on the state level, and on Channel Drive and set up on the #oor the huge numbers of participation, Port sion, and heavy and lightweight divisions introduce ourselves on a national level,” of the school gymnasium. Rowing asserted its dominance, winning for high school novice and varsity. said Coach Panzik. In order to make the race less like 13 medals overall. "is included three Allowing for all age groups to race ful- "e highlight of the regatta was profes- watching people run on the treadmill, a !rst place !nishes by eighth grader Sar- !lled Port Rowing’s ultimate goal, which is sional rower Jason Read, who addressed the giant screen was set up to “televise” the ah Silverstein in the 11-14 year old divi- to make rowing a larger part of the com- crowd during the midday break. As a 13- race using a program that turned each sion, junior Lucie Levinger in the varsity munity. time member of the U.S. national team, gold person’s ergometer into a boat. Each women’s lightweight division, and Friend With the largest crew program on medalist in the 2004 Athens Olympics, 9/11 race was full of excitement as spectators, Academy’s senior Spencer Moslow in the Long Island with 150 participants this !rst responder, and two-time U.S. men’s coaches, and fellow rowers cheered on. varsity men’s heavyweight division. winter, Port Rowing’s coaches and rowers rower of the year, he carries an impressive “From the time I walked into the In addition, with a total tally of 63 expected no less than the best going into pedigree. His message, which fascinated the gym to the time the last rower le$ I was points, Port Rowing was able to take home this regatta. audience for over a half an hour, was to not impressed by the pure joy of our row- the highly coveted Dorman Trophy, which “We expected to win the team cup, and let obstacles get in your way of becoming ers being a part of something” said Ms. is named for one of Port Rowing’s found- we did” said Head Coach Steve Panzik. successful. To highlight his point, he ex- Joannon. ing members. "is trophy is given out to Even now, a$er a dominating perfor- pressed, being himself only 5’ 11’’ in a sport “We had great success in the fall and the team that racks up the most overall mance, the team knows they cannot rest ruled by giants, that it doesn’t matter how worked really hard this winter in order points. "e nearest !nishes for the Dor- on their laurels. big you are, but rather how much heart and to get ready for the spring season,” said man trophy were six medals and 22 points “While this race shows that we have determination you have. Lucie Levinger. for the L.I. Rowing Club, and four medals promise and talent, there is a lot of room “His speech was very inspirational and Football team demoted to Developmental League Athletic Director declines comment on plans to cut program down the line pare for lacrosse and basketball by work- had those 5-6 more athletes that choose to studying # lm day-in and day-out and we BY Dan Miranda ing out and getting in the best shape pos- not play, they’d have 4-5 more wins and hopefully a hardworking team and at the Assistant Sports Editor sible,” said Froccaro. you wouldn’t be so angry.” end of the day it’s also important that we " e football team’s coaching sta! has Junior Aaron Underwood hails from develop young men that can represent According to MSG Varsity, Port Wash- faced criticism from parents online. A Michigan and moved to Port Washing- Port Washington.” ington will no longer have a playo! foot- few parents blamed the close losses in the ton in eighth grade. Since then, he has " e Schreiber Times contacted Ms. ball team, at least for the next two years. previous season on the coaching sta! . brought a physical presence " e team will compete in a newly created One parent even felt so strongly that on both o! ense (tight end) Developmental League, where stats will they decided to create a blog entitled “Par- and defense (linebacker). not count in the Nassau record books and ents for Vikings” that outlines ways for the Underwood played for the playo! s will not exist. football team to better themselves. varsity team in spurts in his In essence, the league, made up of " e blog’s # rst post was published sophomore season and start- Jericho, Roslyn, Friends Academy, Great on October 6, 2011, right in the midst ed for Coach Ramsey in the Neck North and South, Long Island Lu- of the football team’s 0-8 e! ort. " e par- 2011 e! ort. When asked why theran, and Port Washington, is a phan- ent takes shots at the current regime of the Port squad has failed to tom. " is league will be compiled of some coaches and how they have handled the achieve wins, Underwood did of the statistically worst football programs program. Without singling out any par- not hesitate in answering. ticular trainer, the parent writes that the “It comes down to the na- “It comes down to the nature administration is “allowing poor coaching ture of the school. Around and a poorly organized/planned system to the country, football is a year of the school. Around the coun- remain in place.” round thing. People in this While some parents believe the demo- school aren’t focused on it try, football is a year round thing. tion is detrimental to the program, Head year round, though,” said Un- Coach Mr. Jamel Ramsay seemed genu- derwood. People in this school aren’t fo- inely happy to be a part of the Develop- When asked who was at mental League. fault, the coaching sta! or the cused on it year round, though,” “It’s the best thing for the program... players, Underwood said it one of the downfalls last year was we didn’t was the players who should said Underwood. When asked have a lot of guys on the team,” said Coach be blamed for their lack of Ramsay. “Hopefully, the chance to win at- participation in the program who was at fault, the coach- tracts more guys to the program. " e guys during the o! season. on the team are excited because now they Coach Ramsay said he did ing staff or the players, Under- know they have a chance to win.” not have knowledge of the Some—particularly former Port Wash- parent complaints online. wood... said it was the players. ington football alumni—view the blog as “Honestly, I haven’t heard an unnecessary dig at the coaches when much about it. I know we’re the blame should be placed on the players more than capable of doing Elana Galassi in the past few seasons. Port Washington, themselves. what we’re doing at the high Senior Jay Cohen and the rest of the seniors who for instance, had a total of one win over “If you are somehow of the mindset school level,” said the former played two years on the varsity team did not ac- the past two years, when combining their that a better coach would get better re- wide receivers coach for CW cumulate a win in sixteen games. JV and varsity games. sults, I can tell you that Lombardi couldn’t Post. Schreiber retains the highest popula- get these kids, in this conference, to play “Last year it was all about closing the Stephanie Joannon, Director of Athletics, tion of the schools instated in the Devel- much better,” writes Kingdom1, a com- gap and making it more competitive. " is but she refused to comment, citing that it opmental League, the only one that was in menter who identi# es himself as a former year, we are trying to stay positive,” said is “the policy of the adminstration that we Conference I. Conference placement is football player for the Vikings and a mem- Coach Ramsey. “" is year we have the do not comment on anything from anony- decided by school population. ber of the PWHS Hall of Fame. “If they same attitude we had last year. We’ve been mous sources.” “We are going to look at it for a period of time and see two things,” said Nassau County football coordinator Pat Pizzarelli to MSG Varsity. “One, is it really develop- ing these schools and are they getting bet- ter and getting more numbers and being more competitive? Two, what is the e! ect on the rest of the teams in Nassau—the other 50 teams? If it is a bad e! ect on 50, why should we do something for six?” Another issue has been recruiting tal- ented lacrosse players over to the football turf. Partly due to lack of interest, partly due to injuries, the Vikings football team was depleted with a lack of multi-sport star power. “I wasn’t cleared to play football be- cause of my back injury. I feel like my friends didn’t play either because they lacked faith in the team’s possible success,” said junior John Crawley, who has verbal- ly committed to play lacrosse for Division I powerhouse Johns Hopkins. Senior Jake Froccaro is headed to Princeton in the fall to play lacrosse with his older brother, Je! (Class of ‘10). He stands at six feet tall, but has not decided to play football in any of his four years of Adina Genn high school. “During the fall season, I like to focus The varsity football team went 0-8 this season for the second straight year. As a result, Nassau County football offi cials on my schoolwork and really get settled have put Schreiber in a Development League with seven other schools. into my classes. Also I use the fall to pre-