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November 30, 2017| Volume LV

Helen Horangic TABLE of Taking the 5 C’s to the Seven Sea CONTENTS By Sydney Loew, Staff Writer

Campus News Have you ever stopped to wonder what than traveling and having the mindset of a visitor, rock phase, but she’s also influenced by the 70’s Dr. Some of the most humble and unassuming instead of a local.” and 80’s classic rock. She plays the electric bass Freshmen Tips .. . 2 people have the most amazing stories. From their Helen said that her many adventures with her sister, and Helen says they balance each outward appearance, they may seem normal, “opened my eyes to the many different cultures other well. Helen is also interested in architecture: Gender-Specific Scouting 2 but underneath the surface, they are fearless, of the world,” some with kind foreigners and some she is already designing models with her dad on ambitious, and resilient adventurers. Castilleja with hostile ones. One positive encounter was the computer--of course, her goal is to build a Sonoma Wildfires ...... 3 freshman, Helen Horangic, is one of these people. when her family was in Turkey. Helen and her fully-functioning . In addition, Helen put her When I sat down to interview Helen, I felt family were tired of their diet of canned food on passion for science into action when she was in Myanmar, where she studied native seagrass, Features happier. Helen is one of those friends that you the boat, so they decided to eat at one of the nice automatically feel comfortable around. She is restaurants near the port in a small town. They aided current research, and consulted professors inviting and kind, and each of her answers was loved the restaurant, and soon became regulars in the area. Watch Helen become the first marine Ms. Loui ...... 4 eloquent and thoughtful. I gave her the list of and got to know the owner. One day, Helen’s mom biologist to have made her own research boat, questions I was going to ask her a couple days asked him if the owner had a famous Turkish des- it, and entertain on it with her electric bass. Ms. Seroff ...... 4 before the interview, and she brought with her sert called baklava. The owner admitted sadly that At school, Helen is always engaged. She a document full of careful notes. That’s Helen the closest place he could find baklava was three admires her teachers who she feels support her for you. hours away. The next day, Helen’s family went and encourage her by cultivating a comfortable Helen Horangic...... 4 If you’ve heard around the circle that Helen to the restaurant for dinner and was surprised place to learn. She also loves being a part of the has traveled around the world, it’s true; she really when the owner had gotten baklava for them and CAIE and Brentwood Buddies clubs where she Sports traveled around the world. She didn’t travel by traveled six hours to do so. Helen smiled as she can explore her interests with her new Upper plane, cruise, or train. She sailed. Picture this: an said, “he put so much time into our relationship.” School friends. Taking a Knee ...... 5 open sea, a 20 by 50 foot Catamaran, two parents, Unfortunately, not everyone she met was as kind. It was difficult summarizing Helen in only and two siblings, complete with night shifts, a When she was in Myanmar, a country secluded one article. Her passion and wisdom could fill up Eastern Conference ...... 5 steering wheel, and huge masts that carry the from interactions with foreigners due to its 60 this entire Counterpoint issue and maybe more. wind. As a competitive sailor who partners with year reign under a military dictatorship, Helen was Say hi to Helen and ask her about her story be- cause you will never stop learning from and being Arts her sophomore sister, Casti alumna Teddy, Helen attacked as she was lining up her camera to take a took to the sea and visited many places with picture of the scenery. “This man came up behind inspired by her. I asked her for advice from what her family: the Mediterranean Sea, Turkey, the me and poured water down my back,” Helen said she has learned from her travels abroad, and she Rolling Loud...... 6 Caribbean, Italy, Ukraine, Southeast Asia, Myan- with her eyes widened. “He was gesturing like: told me: “I try to go out of my way when an op- mar, and French to name a few. Helen ‘Get out of here!’” portunity presents itself and not to fall back into Homecoming ...... 6 noted, “The thing that was cool about being in a At home, Helen is as interdisciplinary as what I know.” Stay driven and always be on the boat was that when you are in a port, it was like a person can get. This is best illustrated by her search for a new experience. Take it from Helen Jane Goodall...... 7 you took your house with you...it was an entirely love of music. She’s currently in a 90’s alternative because not every girl you know has crossed the different experience Atlantic and back. Columns Advice...... 8 Silicon Valley...... 8 Op-Ed A New Kind of Snack. .. 10

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This Month’s Hottest Issue: Sonoma Wildfires Wildfires in Sonoma County Ravaged the Region

hristy Garreau crisis. Some stay with friends, while others dedicate around $1,800 or more per month for wildlife as a vehicle for rapidly spreading the fire. Staff Writer desperately try to find vacant hotels or houses renting houses. “[Renters are] asking $2,000, All in all, this disaster is a sign that we must start Wildfires in Sonoma County ravaged the to rent. Unfortunately, many are left with noth- even $2,800 a month,” explains Manuel Vieyra, taking global warming more seriously. region through the entire month of October, ing but themselves and some belongings if they a construction worker who is part of the dis- leaving 43 dead and at least 8,400 structures were lucky. placed population. “I don’t know what [my destroyed. 100,000 people evacuated the Santa Migrant workers who depend on the wine family will] do.” Rosa area, leaving behind their homes and be- business for their livelihood make up about one Because firefighters extinguished the longings. fifth of the Sonoma County population. Similar wildfires in early November, investigation of The biggest fire in California’s history, the to much of the displaced population, they face the causes of the fires has just begun. PG&E Tubbs fire, damaged most of the region, took the homelessness and cannot afford to renting a may be the prime suspect, as broken electrical lives of 22 people, and destroyed 5,700 build- house. Of the migrant worker population, one equipment may have caused the Tubbs fire, but ings alone. The total cost of property damage third are undocumented, making assistance a third, unnamed party maintained the equip- has been estimated to be $3.3 billion, and it from the government hard to acquire. Most ment. Additionally, California has just come will take a long time to rebuild, leaving many migrant workers who earn $40,000 a year out of another hot, dry summer, leaving dead people homeless. Many wineries have been damaged or com- pletely destroyed by the wildfires, leaving the businesses on standby until they are able to re- cover. Many affected wineries sent out messages of support to their community. Paradise Ridge, one of the most destroyed wineries announced they were “heartbroken by the loss of [their] winery in the Tubbs Fire” on their website. Other wineries are using creative ways to stay in business. Signorello Estate says they will bring the wine-tasting experience to customers as long as they “provide the home” while they rebuild the winery. Unfortunately, these meth- ods do not make up for the significant damage done: other small businesses who rely on tour- ism, such as hotels, are only receiving a quarter of the usual amount of customers. “We're in the middle of harvest -- this is supposed to be the busy season around here,” says Circe Sher, a partner of two hotels in the area. "The ripple ef- fect is tremendous. Many small businesses that depend on high season to make their revenue for winter are hanging by a thread." Many residents in Sonoma County have been displaced, leaving them homeless in an Courtesy of SFGate area already afflicted with an ongoing housing Courtesy of Huffington Post Firefighters at a fire Fire Gender-Specific Scouting Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Jackie Hillman I have personally been a Girl Scout since Managing Editor of Print kindergarten and am now working towards my Gold Award, which is the equivalent of an Eagle On Oct. 11, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America Scout in Boy Scouts. My mother led my troop announced that their program was planning until she took her current role in the organization to include girls, up to the rank of Eagle Scout. as Member Support Manager for the Los Altos Michael Surbaugh, the Chief Scout Executive for Service Unit, which is composed of 75 troops. the Boy Scouts remarked: “We believe it is critical My brother is an Eagle Scout, so my family has to evolve how our programs meet the needs of participated in all that scouting has to offer. When families interested in positive and lifelong expe- I asked my mom about her thoughts on this ma- riences for their children.” While this statement jor change to the Boy Scouts she said: “The Girl encourages diversity and inclusivity within the Scout program definitely needs to be revamped scouting program, not all are supporters of this for more consistency, but there is great value to change, including Girl Scouts President Kathy having an all-girls organization.” Hannan. In Hannan’s response to Boy Scouts As my mom noted, the Boy Scouts’ an- President Randall Stephenson, she says that “Girl nouncement not only makes waves in the scout- Scouts is the best girl leadership organization ing community but also has larger implications in in the world, created with and for girls...We are the conversation of gender-specific institutions, the girl experts, and for more than a century we such as Castilleja. It will be interesting to see how have provided millions of girls opportunities for other single-gender organizations react to this Courtesy of Wikipedia Girl Scout Logo Courtesy of Wikipedia adventure, inspiration, and valuable mentoring.” decision: will they follow in the footsteps of the Boy Scout Logo This announcement has also prompted Boy Scouts? many people involved in both organizations to evaluate the differences between the two pro- grams. Arguably, the largest difference between the Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs, besides the gender difference, is the room for program development within the troop itself. Boy Scouts provides a uniform program for each scout, with each troop required to meet a specific number of trips, events, and other requirements. Girl Scouts, on the other hand, presents a program with more flexibility for each specific troop. There are pros and cons to both models. The flexible model of Girl Scouts is beneficial for troops with girls who are not interested in certain activities and want to focus on specific areas of scouting. However, this leaves a large margin for mismanaged troops to not provide girls with the opportunities to participate in all of the activities that they want to experience. Courtesy of girlscouts.org 2 Girl Scout Cookies October 27, 2017 News

4 Tips for Freshman Year Advice From Seniors to Freshmen

Bella Vandenberg sarily academic or something that will go on a transcript.” Kertsman agrees: “People think you have to Managing Editor of Print do everything, but it is so much more fulfilling to pick just two or three things that you put a lot of time into. Pick the few things that really do matter to you and you want to work hard in.” Freshman year is hard. No doubt about it. You are reaching the next step in your academic journey. Classes get harder, friendships change, and responsibilities grow. This new level brings Take time for friends and family. challenges unlike those faced in middle school. The class of 2018 gives advice to their freshman When homework and extracurriculars seem to be swallowing up every minute of free time, time selves and hopefully each of us can take something away. for friends and family seem to be the only thing that can be sacrificed without consequence. Kertsman says, “We are in such a rigorous academic environment that it can be easy to forget, but I always have Set your own expectations. to remember that in certain situations your friends and family come before schoolwork.” Spending At a school as rigorous as Castilleja, it is very easy to get caught up in other people’s expecta- time with loved ones is crucial and shouldn’t be given up. You won’t remember studying for that one tions, whether that concerns how long you studied for a test or a score on a project. Senior Alexia English passage analysis, but you will remember the way it felt when you got to support your friend at Romani reminds us, “Don’t listen to what other people’s expectations are for themselves, make their big home game or performance in the school play. “People tend to not take our sports games or your own. Remember what you want for yourself and stay true to that.” Everyone has different dances seriously, and as a senior I wish I had gone to more and supported my classmates. It brings the goals for themselves. You cannot judge yourself with another person’s standards in mind. Zoe community together as a whole.” Alexia states. Kona adds, “You need to define your own version of success. Find what is meaningful to you and why and then find a way to prioritize those things.”

Advocate for yourself. Asking for help can be scary, especially when you are talking with a new teacher whom you really respect. Kona remarks, “Learning to ask for help and not being ashamed of that was the biggest and best thing that I did freshman year.” As a high-schooler, you gain a lot of independence. “Ninth grade is the point where your learning becomes your responsibility and it's up to you to make the most of your opportunities,” Kona adds. The only way you can do that is by reaching out to teachers and seeking support. “The teachers at our school chose to work here because they can also have that one on one relationship with students, so I tried to take advantage of that when [I] needed.” Talia Kertsman explains. Alexia says, “Nothing is going to change if you don’t start a conversation and [Castilleja] is the best place to do it.”

Prioritize. As your academics begin to challenge you in new ways, they can also begin to consume more time; in previous years, you would have that time to spend working on extracurriculars or with friends and family. In order to maintain a balanced schedule, you must work on your time management skills. Kona says, “You need to find what is meaningful to you and why, and then find a way to prioritize those things, even if there is something that you really enjoy that isn’t neces- Courtesy of Huffington Post A wise, encouraging Senior Caption Contest

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3 Features November 30, 2017

Ms. Loui Faces on Campus

course, U.S. History and reflected, “high school is “One day, we got shave ice and McDonalds closed-toed shoes and all the rest of my shoes By Nicole Pavlik, Staff Writer and Angie a really fun time because you get to explore a lot and sushi, like all in the same practice because are open-toed sandals. It’s just cold.” Wang, Section Editor of different things. [You are able to] figure out they were all next to each other, and that was re- “I miss eating all the food that I was what you like.” ally a fun day,” she laughed. “That was one of my used to,” she admitted. “I found some places Most people at Castilleja who’ve met Ms. Like many Castilleja students, Ms. Loui was best memories of cross country in high school.” around here that resemble the foods that I miss, Loui have discovered that she is an outgoing worried about her future, but she said earnestly, Ms. Loui loved all of her classes, and unsur- so that’s nice. It’s really hard to get good bread in and friendly person, as well as a fun teacher. She “All adults tell students that ‘it’ll all be okay in the prisingly, APUSH was one of them. She adored , but you can get lots of good bread here. always has a fun story to share, and more often end,’ and I think that’s totally true.” She encourages her teacher, Dr. Christensen. The class’s structure There are tradeoffs.” than not, the story is random and deserves a students to pursue the activities they love, even if supported Ms. Loui’s shy personality because Ms. Loui wants her students to leave great laugh. She is a new member of the history they do not all fit cohesively, as any passion could it balanced listening to other’s perspectives, her classes with a piqued interest in history and department this year and teaches the sophomore be useful in the future. remembering facts, and developing her own be able to apply what they have learned in real class American Political System (APS) and AP US “When you end up somewhere you want opinions. Dr. Christensen helped her find a love of world situations. History (APUSH). to be, all those little pieces will make sense, since history through engaging activities and analysis “One, I hope that they [the students] enjoy Growing up in Honolulu, Ms. Loui attended you’re following your interests,” she explained. of primary sources. it,” she said. “That it’s a positive learning experi- Punahou School from 6th grade through 12th Ms. Loui highlighted her discovery of her Ms. Loui brought her curiosity for just about ence. I hope that they think that the humanities, grade. She went to the University of Pennsylvania love for art in high school. everything to UPenn. She wanted to do every- especially history, are interesting and relevant… for college, lived in the Bay Area for four years, and “We had ceramics and glass-blowing,” she thing -- double major, study abroad, start a new Another thing that I care a lot about is social jus- then realized that she wanted to be a teacher. She said. “I think glass-blowing is cool because I’m project, take extra classes -- and there weren’t tice and diversity and the voices of people who returned to Punahou to teach history; this year, kind of scared of fire, and in glass blowing, you enough hours in the day to fit everything in. She haven’t had a voice in the past, so I think that she has returned to the Bay Area to be a part of have to get comfortable. . . because you’re near found herself sitting in her advisor’s office, asking that’s important in the study of history, illuminat- the Casti community. this giant furnace. That was a big pushing-myself- for permission to take extra classes. ing those things, and getting people to consider She described her childhood as “normal” and out-of-my-comfort-zone moment.” “He told me that ‘you can do anything, their perspectives.” said that she has not had “enough stages of life” Additionally, cross country was a memorable but you can’t do everything.’” to see her childhood as a significantly formative part of her high school experience. In hindsight, Once Ms. Loui decided to become a teacher, part of her life. Ms. Loui described the act of participating as Dr. Christensen became her mentor, and “[she] “I remember there was one year where I “self-preservation.” Regardless, running is still her now call[s] her Bonnie because she’s an actual played sports consecutively, and I thought it was preferred form of exercise today, and she com- friend!” Before leaving Punahou, Dr. Christensen the most fun year. I had soccer in the fall, and right pleted the Honolulu Marathon with her younger shared all of her teaching materials with her. The when soccer ended, volleyball started, and right sister last year. sectionalism game that many APUSH students after volleyball ended, basketball started… and “There’s this shave ice place [in Honolulu], played a few weeks ago was from Dr. Christensen, then softball started,” she said. “I thought it was and I hadn’t been there in 10 years, but as part and for many, that game was one of the highlights the most fun year. That was 4th grade. That was of cross country we would run there every of the year so far. the peak of my sports time.” Wednesday and get shave ice,” she explained. “A Castilleja has been a new environment, “My mom was a teacher. She taught Ameri- few years ago, I [returned] to get shave ice, and and she has been making a variety of adjust- can studies and US History. And it’s funny because the guy goes, ‘Oh! I remember you. You used to ments. I never thought I would become a history teacher, come every week!’ and I was like, ‘Wow, that is “It’s been pointed out to me that I need but now people say, ‘the apple doesn’t fall far my legacy as an athlete.’ The guy at the shave ice to wear closed-toed shoes, so this is my second from the tree.’” place remembers me because we would always day of the year wearing closed-toed shoes to During high school, Ms. Loui found a variety go during practice.” work,” she mentioned. “I only have one pair of of interests, including art, physics, math, and, of

Librarians A Day in the Life By Sydney Loew, Staff Writer you get people that don’t know each other get- the novel before they buy it. Books are selected The librarians chose their jobs for a ting to know each other,” Ms. Seroff said. Indeed, either because they are “well-written and original” variety of reasons. Ms. Hyuck-Afdermar said that Contrary to popular belief, librarians do not the library has everything from Monopoly to or just “appealing to students and faculty.” The although she loved to read, she hadn’t consid- just sit around reading books all day. When asked Catan, “a real range depending on what your taste library tries to maintain a balance between books ered being a librarian until her stepmother sug- what a typical day at work looked like, both Ms. is.” No matter your interests, there is a library event that broaden the horizons of readers and prompt gested it. She had loved her elementary school Bergson-Michelson and Ms. Huyck-Aufdermar for you. Ms. Bergson-Michelson sums it up saying, them to question the world around them and librarian but “it hadn’t occurred to [her] that she immediately responded with “busy.” The librarians “It’s really fun to work with a team and, you know, light-reads. As Ms. Bergson-Michelson put it, it’s was a person.” Ms. Hyuck-Afdermar compares begin their days at 7:45 A.M.: “We get the new sit down at the beginning of the year and be like, all about “matching buying to the needs of the librarians to teachers: it’s difficult for students newspapers put out and lights turned on. People ‘What are the different ways we can bring joy...so community.” to remember that they have lives outside of come to return books and check them out.” As that they’ll appeal to different students.’” Ms. Bergson-Michelson takes the lead school. For Ms. Bergson-Michelson, her experi- the students leave for their classes, the librarians Of course, the library’s main focus is in selecting audiobooks for the library. This pro- ence during school in Boston playing begin meeting with faculty and individual stu- books. Every year, the librarians order around 400 cess involves not only ensuring that the books are hooky with a friend attending a library graduate dents. This is when the schedule gets complex: books from various catalogues. “Part of our work well-written but that the narrators are good. “I like school sparked her interest in the field. Her friend “We schedule our days so that we always have is selecting materials and that involves reading readers who are not ridiculously melodramatic or began talking about the “ethics of librarianship,” one adult in the library at any time. It does make tons and tons of book reviews,” Ms. Seroff said. use upspeak at the end of their sentences. That and Ms. Bergson-Michelson was intrigued by “the for a pretty busy and confusing schedule, but we The librarians always read more than one review annoys me,” Ms. Bergson-Michelson said. notion of doing a job that civic and engagement love it, and we love having time for the students.” per book in order to get a general impression of and ethical stands were part of: the freedom to Ms. Huyck-Aufdermar also recommends books to read, the access to education the access to eq- sixth graders, who flock to the library after eating uity, and that everybody should have a right to lunch. The afternoon is reserved for displays, book have access.” One of the most central conflicts in orders, event planning, and generally “thinking modern American history is the Patriot Act, which about ways [they] can make the space happier. was passed in the aftermath of 9/11. It required Joy is a big thing.” libraries to surrender information about what The librarians plan many events. Ms. patrons were reading in order to ensure national Seroff is especially proud of Student Writers’ security. Librarians did not support this act; Ms. Night, an occasion in April when students share Seroff stated, “The idea...that just because you’re not only prose but poetry, songs, and videos. She learning about something, that you’re going to says that “it was kind of a space where something behave in a certain way is definitely problematic.” was needed because everyone needs recognition The Patriot Act is resisted by many librarians in the for the things that they work hard on, and writing name of privacy. These librarians deal with ethics happens invisibly sometimes.” The Castilleja com- along with the obvious ordering of books and munity certainly appreciates the event. Ms. Seroff planning of events. said: “the turnout’s been really good so that shows Librarians do not just read books all day. that [Student Writers’ Night] is something the There are meetings with faculty and students to community wanted and needed.” Students can attend. There are ethics to uphold. There is joy to also come to the library every Friday afternoon to create. Librarians are certainly people, and they play board games. “One of the best things about are people with a lot on their plates. Courtesy of Casti Library Website the game nights is that everyone’s so welcoming, Ms. Huyck-Aufdermaur, Ms. Seroff, Ms. Bergson-Michelson so you get middle schoolers and upper schoolers,

4 October 27, 2017 Sports

Taking a Knee Disrespect or Courage?

Lexi Bundy the beginning of games. I started to see how taking a knee wasn’t dis- educated, and we are capable of forming our Staff Writer So what does my opinion have to do with ruptive, but it was effective, and it eventually own stances. I’d like to encourage all students this? What importance does a privileged white brought about much-needed conversation at Castilleja to listen to their peers, regardless of girl’s view on something that doesn’t apply to that reminded Americans that this nation, their stance on certain topics. I want to encour- Time changes many things; opinions land her have? Last year, I wrote an article about 240 years later, still does not benefit everyone. age discussion, not debate, over such topics. near the top of the list. I’d like to discuss my how I, personally, believed that Kaepernick’s So I’d like to apologize to anyone who You don’t have to end up agreeing with your change in opinion that has occurred over the kneeling contained a good message but was found my previous article offensive. But I’d peers’ beliefs whatsoever, but hey, you might time span of one year. inappropriate when done during the National also like to shine a light on something that is surprise yourself. Around this time last year, Colin Anthem. My belief came from a couple of extremely relevant at Casti. We, the smart stu- Kaepernick was sparking controversy on news places: 1) being completely unaware of the dents we are, tend to believe that our opinions platforms across the country by taking a knee American justice system; 2) coming from the are the ‘right’ ones--that we’d rather die than during the National Anthem. It was a rather belief that the National Anthem was some im- hear the other side. Sometimes our beliefs unprecedented move that shocked the na- portant part of American culture; and 3) adult come from our parents, our religion, or our tion. Mr. Kaepernick explained that his reason sway. Afterwards, I found myself engaged in personal experiences, but most of the time, we for doing so was to protest against a flag that many heated debates, including one with my come up with them ourselves because we are stood for an unjust system towards ethnic mi- driving instructor. But each discussion shed a norities. It was the modern-day Black Panther light on the other side of the topic that made symbol performed at the 1968 Olympics, but me realize hey, they have a point. In particular, Kaepernick’s action caused much more chaos. my driving instructor pointed out that no one Since then, many athletes across the coun- noticed Kaepernick kneeling until postseason. try have followed in Kaepernick’s footsteps. The Now, one trip around the sun later, my teams that have followed include the New Or- stance has changed on the issue--not out of leans Saints (the entire team), Miami Dolphins peer pressure or a feeling of isolation, but be- (select 3), Detroit Lions (2 players), Jacksonville cause I have begun to understand a perspective Jaguars (the entire team), Buffalo Bills (6 play- that not only makes sense to me but also aligns ers), and SF 49ers (half of the team). Another with my views on other subjects as well, par- popular approach has been linking arms while ticularly in terms of police brutality and racial standing or raising fists to demonstrate soli- injustice in the United States. I started to see darity. Some athletes have sat on the bench how Kaepernick’s silent protest was not a sign or remained in the team locker room during of disrespect towards those who have bravely the anthem. Other sports associations, such served this nation in wartime, but rather an act as the NBA disallow taking a knee, but players of quiet fury towards a system that has failed are finding workarounds, like linking arms at him and people of color in the United States.

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Eastern Conference Going South? A Quick Look on This NBA Season

Sophie Lenz and Sela interview with Bleacher Report on the season regular-season game. Irving recently exited strong. They have standouts like James Harden stating, ““I didn’t think it would be as tough as from the game after a minor facial fracture from and a recently acquired Chris Paul. Although Dingpontsawa it is right now for us, but I mean, everybody Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Paul currently has a knee injury that has kept Staff Writers goes through this at some point in the season,”. but he will likely be back on his feet soon. On him from playing for much of the season, he is “I’m glad we’re going through it now to figure the Cavs, Thomas injured his hip last season scheduled to make a difference on the court. The Rockets haven’t won any Championships For the East, ever since the Cleveland Cava- it out early, and hopefully, it will be better later and is still not playing. recently and are hungry for a win. liers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in the year.”” At the beginning of the season, The Golden State Warriors (the hometown The predictions for Eastern Conference for Isaiah Thomas and Joe Crowder, things the Cavaliers were projected to get far in the favorites) have started off their season well. Championships definitely include the Celtics, have been going south for the Cavs. They are playoffs, with big-shots like Lebron James and Coming off their NBA championship last yet it is unknown whether the Cavs will rise ranked 13th in top teams in the league in the Dwyane Wade, but they are definitely off to season, they could be facing some new rivals up to the occasion. Meanwhile, the Warriors East, with the Celtics #1. Thomas got injured a slow start. As for the Celtics, although they this year. They didn’t have very much action in and Rockets are battling it out in the West, after signing a 4-year 27 million dollar contract have been powering through the season with the off-season, but we have seen some other but whether each will be make it to the Finals with Cleveland, and they haven’t been winning Kyrie Irving leading the team, they have been faces on the court like Nick Young and Kevon remains to be seen. games like last year. So far in the season, the victims of many injuries so far. Gordon Hayward Looney. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Cavs are 6 and 7, losing to some not-so-great was going to be a big player this season, but he Thompson have been playing sturdily as well. teams like the Brooklyn Nets and the New Or- is most likely out for the remainder of the year The Warriors’ current rival in the West Confer- leans Pelicans. Isaiah Thomas recently did an due to an ankle injury in the Celtics’ very first ence, the Houston Rockets, have also started

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5 Arts & Entertainment November 30, 2017

Rolling Loud: A Hit or a Miss?

By Maya Singh, Staff Writer around me. The crowds were unruly and ing forward to, XXXTentacion decided hadn’t heard before. Dancing in a large people wanted nothing but to get to the that he would rather mess around in crowds with people you love is one of As a frequent attendee of musical front of the stage. There was the added the crowd rather than singing any of his the best things a person can ever do. And festivals, I was no stranger to the event terror of being a small girl surrounded songs. He spent an hour yelling at us if you haven’t been to a music festival, I Rolling Loud that all of my friends could by mosh pits that left me terrified but about how we could not form a mosh pit, recommend you try it out even though not stop talking about. Leading up to I wouldn’t recommend Rolling Loud as the festival itself, I heard chatter about one for the unexperienced festival goer. the rumored lineup, celebrity appear- I also really appreciated how the stages ances, and much more. Despite all of the were so close together. It was a relief not excitement, I was not planning on going. trying to run from one stage to another Rap was never my favorite genre and it in order to catch sets that were close wasn’t what I really listened to either. My together in time. friends constantly asked me why I wasn’t On a separate note, the food was ap- going, and that was the best answer I parently outstanding. I didn’t eat much could give them. I didn’t know any of the at the festival due to the absurdly long artists, so what was the point? Yet obvi- lines, but after leaving Travis Scott a little ously, because I am writing this article, I early, Lexi Burdon ‘18 and I did enjoy the went to Rolling Loud. I attended mostly best chicken strips and fries that we have because my friends pressured me into ever eaten. So from what I can gather, the decision, but I’m glad I went because, despite the lack of firsthand experience, overall, the event was a pleasurable the food was pretty tasty. I also had a experience. After going, the best word churro that was almost as long as my I could possibly choose to describe the arm - it was delicious too. Additionally, experience would be “intense.” In every Rolling Loud Billboard and then proceeded to climb the scaf- the clothing that everyone wore was sense of the word, the festival presented folding on the stage until security cut his amazing. I mainly saw glitter, bodysuits, a myriad of emotions and experiences. still trying to remind myself to have fun. set short and escorted him off stage. Any camo pants, and some amazing jewelry There were moments in which I felt During Lil Yachty’s set, my friends and fans of his know that he is a complete and makeup. I saw so much outfit inspi- completely at peace and sometimes I were thrown into various mosh pits, psychopath, but to me this was still a ration that I’ll definitely enjoy copying terrified. In my opinion, Rolling Loud shoved around, and knocked in the head major disappointment considering how when I go to another festival (Coachella was very different from a typical music by crowd surfers. The attendees seemed much I enjoy his music. 2018 anyone?). festival and here’s why: to become different people when im- Despite the many disappointments Rolling Loud was a great experi- I went with a group of friends that mersed in the masses. For me, there was that accompanied the festival, I had a ence overall, and I appreciated learning I knew I would enjoy the company of, the added fear of small spaces that I may great time and enjoyed attending the about a new genre from live performers and at first Rolling Loud was amazing. have developed during Rolling Loud. I’ve sets with my friends. Some of my favorite whose songs I could listen to for the first The environment was sensational and been to Coachella Valley Music and Arts artists included Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, time. There are definitely some changes the possibility of discovering new artists Festival multiple times and have never Travis Scott, and 21 Savage. I gained a I would make to the festival overall, but and listening to existing tracks in person felt so trapped in a space before. I was new appreciation for the genre of rap what music festival is perfect? There will was exhilarating. I slowly discovered that pressed against a stranger’s back, while and have found myself listening to more always be some downsides, but you just the seemingly friendly and excitable someone was pressed into mine. At a of this kind of music. I heard music that have to make sure the benefits outweigh environment clashed with the aggres- point, it became too much. And finally I loved from Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, those inevitable drawbacks. sive nature of the artists and the people to top it all off, the artist I was most look- Playboi Carti, and Kodak Black that I

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6 October 27, 2017 Arts & Entertainment

Jane Goodall Thoughts About the Jane Goodall Documentary

BySophia Nesamoney, Staff Writer disappearing from her life for few years. age of chimpanzees seizing her camp for our futures at Castilleja and as adults, I As Goodall grew older and fell in love bananas so violently that she had to seek think it’s important for us to remember When I first heard that Jane Goodall with filmmaker Hugo van Lawick, she refuge, so she wouldn’t be killed in their that it takes persistence and courage to was coming to our school, I was so ex- had to make a choice: prioritize her mar- raids. After a mother chimpanzee died sacrifice traditional “feminine” values and cited to see her in person. I remember riage and family or continue pursuing of natural causes, Goodall observed a to venture into fields that women have seeing pictures of her with chimpanzees the work she loved. Living with her son strange split in the previously tight-knit shied away from in the past. I hope that in my favorite childhood books and Grub in Gombe, Africa after her divorce, community: their hostile behavior to- one day the chapel theater will fill with dreaming that I could someday live in Goodall saw that Grub was isolated from wards one another turned into primitive voices of our generation of women who the wild and study animals like she did. children his age and needed to attend warfare that left hundreds of chimpan- will have the same degree of bravery When she spoke at our school, I loved school. When faced with the decision zees’ dead bodies scattered across the and determination that we admire in hearing about how her family encour- between her career and five-year-old jungle. “I thought they were like us but Jane Goodall. aged her to be curious and messy as a Grub’s education, Goodall decided to nicer,” she commented. “It took me a long child and how the chimpanzees were send Grub to live with his grandmother time to come to terms with the brutality the most fascinating animals on Earth. in England, so he could receive an educa- they could show. War is not only human.” Jane Goodall’s life seemed absolutely tion while she continued her work. Goodall’s observations of the chimps’ flawless. Another drawback of being a female behavior helped her realize that, like hu- Recently, National Geographic part- researcher was that no one seemed to mans, chimps are capable of feeling fear, nered with film director Brett Morgen to believe in her capabilities. Goodall had loneliness, and love. While her theories create a documentary of Jane Goodall’s always dreamed of herself as living a were mocked by other scientists who life, featuring hours of never-seen-before man’s life. She imagined going on treks believed that the chimpanzees were no interviews and her time with chimpan- through dangerous jungles and living more than numbers on a spreadsheet, zees in Africa. When I saw the documen- among wild animals, adventures that Goodall stood her ground and argued tary, I observed Goodall’s life through a most women wouldn’t dare dream of. for her belief that chimpanzees felt completely different and more vulner- In her day, women became secretaries, and expressed emotions like humans. able lens. In fact, her honest interviews not explorers or scientists. Her persistence caused prominent sci- combined with the raw footage from her After becoming a secretary for Ke- entists to question their views on the trips helped me realize that even incred- nyan paleontologist and archeologist differences between humans and other ibly accomplished women must make Louis Leakey, Goodall astounded him primates: Goodall is now known as the sacrifices to pursue her work; Goodall’s with her love for chimpanzees and was woman who redefined mankind. Jane Goodall Courtesy of Jane Goodall Institute position as an animal researcher wasn’t soon sent on a secret mission to Tanzania As I think back to how lucky I feel simply handed to her. to observe the behavior of chimpanzees to have heard Jane Goodall’s voice fill One of the first insights I gained in the wild. Even after her groundbreak- the chapel theater, I realize that there was that Goodall’s family life wasn’t ing research on the similarities between are so many aspects to every person’s as picture-perfect as I had originally humans and chimpanzees was pub- story. While her speech at school left believed. Her love for science began lished, her status as an inexperienced me inspired and confident in my abil- when her father gave her a chimpanzee young woman caused many scientists ity to succeed as an aspiring female stuffed animal for her first birthday. As to dismiss her findings and newspapers scientist, her documentary showed me she began to explore the world around to write articles about her with titles like the difficult realities that I will face as a her, her parents encouraged her to play “Blonde Finds Chimps Look Down on woman--but also how I can overcome with animals and climb trees, so she Humans” and “Beauty and her Beasts.” them. I think it’s important for everyone could pretend she was living the life she Jane Goodall’s documentary also in the Castilleja community to under- desperately wanted. However, after a helped me realize that chimpanzees stand that no one’s journey flawless tumultuous marriage, Goodall’s parents aren’t always as cuddly as we make them and that no path is linear or definite as divorced, and her dad left for the army, out to be. Her documentary shows foot- we hope it will be. As we look towards

Homecoming Should Castilleja Have One?

love how homecoming brings an entire By Cia Varelas, Staff Writer have listened to a few homecoming stressful than those of other schools, and school together. Having homecoming horror stories. People have argued that there would not be as much uncertainty at Casti would be a great opportunity Homecoming. An experience that about the event. If Casti had homecom- to come together as a high school and is both stressful and competitive yet ing, it would be an opportunity to have a fantastic way to celebrate the start of extremely fun. For some, it marks the fun with friends and possibly bring a the school year. I know that many people highlight of the school year, provid- date, without being pushed into an un- feel that going to Casti means giving up ing an escape from the monotony of comfortable experience. Although I now the “typical high school experience,” but homework and tests. For others, it strains realize that it may not be the best day I don’t think that has to be true. Bring- friendships and falls short of what High of high school, or even the school year, ing homecoming back would be a step School Musical told us it would be. Ever Homecoming Courtesey of University of Wisconsin I love the idea of homecoming. I love in the right direction towards making since I started middle school, I dreamed homecoming seeing people’s elaborate “asks” on their the Castilleja experience more “typi- of the perfect dress, date, and “ask” that has been the end of friendships, the Snapchat stories and pre-homecoming cal”! I would be beyond excited if Casti would make my homecoming a night to start of nasty rumors, and a cycle of photos on Instagram. I love hearing the decided to make this event a part of my remember. Now, at the beginning of my rejections. Despite these drawbacks, I excitement in the voices of my non-Casti school year. freshman year, I know that homecoming strongly believe that Casti should bring friends whenever someone mentions is much more than a superficial event. I back homecoming. the word “homecoming.” I love how spir- have witnessed countless “asks”--both Since Casti is an all-girls school, a ited everyone becomes for their school’s successful and not so successful--and Casti homecoming would be far less pep rally and sports teams. Most of all, I

7 Columns November 30, 2017 November Advice

Anonymous Staff Writer

**I hope this advice helps you! Remember My parents have been divorced for years. that there’s always help for you, whether Recently, I have been going to my dad's house less it’s friends, teachers, parents, counselors, often because he makes me anxious. He keeps asking or Peer First Responders. You can contact me questions about my mom that I don't want to PFR at [email protected]. Much love!** answer. I want to spend time at my dad's, but I want him to stop asking me so many questions about my mom. I've told him this before, but he doesn't seem How do you get over a breakup? Also, if you have to get it. What should I do? a crush on a friend, should you tell them even if it risks ruining your friendship? Thank you so much for reaching out to This is a toughie! But at the same time, it the Advice Column with this. I recognize seems that at some point in everyone’s life, this how difficult this must be for you, and it's question has gotta be asked. Remember that admirable that you are actively trying to do this is a sucky and important part of being a something about it. human, and that everyone goes through it so reach out for help! Which you did, by reaching I’d say that the first thing to consider when out to me. Here’s the advice I have: talking to your father about this is that he is So, how do you move on from a relation- probably not doing this out of malice, but rather out of concern or care. Divorces are . Here are some tips: 1) Make a heartbreak hard for parents and children alike, no matter playlist. It sounds cheesy, but it’s honestly so helpful. Music is food for your soul. One reason how long it's been. You want to make sure you this is so helpful is that you don’t want to sup- let your father know that you recognize that, press your emotions, ‘cause this just leads to but also get your point across and be direct. bottling up and outbursts later. You’ve gotta feel what you feel, and then you can move on! You've already accomplished the first For some people, it helps to be super angry major step, which is to talk to your dad about at your ex. For some, it’s easier to forgive. For this! I know that takes a lot of courage and others, it’s better to focus on something else you should be proud of yourself that you've altogether, and forget. Don’t invalidate your already taken that step. However, if your fa- emotions, they’re all going to help you move ther doesn't understand how you feel, then you might have to take a different approach. on. 2) Spend time with people you love. Remember that one person, no matter how much they I don't know exactly what you might have said to him, but I think it'd be great to begin meant to you, doesn’t define you. You have so Courtesy of AmReading.com many people you value and who value you that Broken Heart your conversation with how you feel and are part of who you are! Goof off and have fun what emotions these interactions spark. If he makes you feel anxious or uncomfortable, with them. 3) Force yourself not to go back through say exactly that. Sometimes parents need to photos, or posts, or any of that sort of thing. It’s so tempting, so maybe get a friend to keep you hear exactly how they're making you feel to recognize their mistakes. accountable. 4) Take care of yourself. Really well. Right now, you have time to focus on yourself, so listen to good music. Read books. Study ef- If this hasn't worked in the past, or doesn't ficiently. Put on a face mask. Eat tasty food. You work when you try it, you can possibly think of new conversation topics you'd like to deserve it. Always. 5) Embrace the fact that you’re explore other than talking about your mom. single! This’ll take some time, but once you’ve gone through these steps and some more of For example, you can come in and decide your own, put on Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and that you're going to focus your conversation look at the pros of being single: you have free on something at school or a sport or theatre, time to do what you want. You can focus on or anything of that sort. And then when he yourself. You can look at photos of awesome begins to ask you about your mom, you can celebrities and crush on them. You can be with say: "Actually I kind of wanted to talk to you yourself, and your friends, and it’s AMAZING. about this interesting thing that happened Now in terms of having a crush on a friend, at school on Wednesday", and show him that I’m of the belief that honesty is always the best there are other conversation topics that are policy. If these are feelings that you’re question- important to you. ing, and maybe you need some time to figure it out, then take some time! There’s no pressure If he persists on asking about your mom, to know if you definitely have a crush or not. you can also just tell him, "I don't want to If you’re pretty sure you have a crush on them, speak on behalf of her, but I can ask for you then I’d say you’ve gotta tell them. Even if it if you want". This may not be super helpful to Courtesy of Writing With Hope your dad, but it can spark up a conversation risks “ruining your friendship”. Because here’s Friendship the thing, it’s so much healthier for you to not with your mom that might help you solve this have to keep this pent up, and it’s so much issue. You don't have to go in depth about this better for them to know that you’re being hon- problem with her if you feel uncomfortable est with them. Have a real conversation with doing that, but you can say that your dad them, and don’t apologize for having feelings. asked so-and-so about her and you didn't THERE IS NOTHING TO BE SORRY FOR. And if really want to respond, and ask her what she they’re truly a friend worth keeping, I promise would want you to say. That way, you're taking they’ll figure it out with you. If they ditch you, yourself out of the situation and making sure or react horribly, maybe that’ll be temporary. you respect both parents. And if it’s not, then they’re absolutely not worth your time. I know that’s easier said than done, If none of this works, and it still makes you but use it as a mantra and eventually it’ll get anxious to go to your dad's house, I would ingrained in your head. Someone who doesn’t recommend asking a sibling for advice if value your awesomeness and isn’t willing to you have one (since they may know how to work through this, really isn’t worth your time. approach him better than I do), or even an And if you need some help moving on, well, adult on campus or a counselor. I can guar- refer to the above paragraph! Best of luck, and antee that you are not alone in this struggle. keeping rocking on. I know a few people who are going through the same thing right now, and you don't have to face this all on your own. You can always talk to anyone trusted on campus, or even a Peer First Responder that will sit with you if you just need someone to listen.

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8 October 27, 2017 Columns Silicon Valley or Stress Valley? Dealing With the Stress of Our Community

Olivia French what career I want to pursue until a couple years Many people in Silicon Valley have felt other path even twenty years after choosing a Staff Writer ago. One day, in eighth grade, I was talking with a that exact same pressure--to know what to do career. If I choose a career that I don’t enjoy, I can few of my friends when the topic came up. When and when to do it, what college to get into, and always change it later. Right now, I don’t have to What’s the first thing you think of when they asked me, I responded with an uncertain list what career to pursue--even before they’ve had choose what I want to do for the rest of my life. you hear “Silicon Valley”? Technology? Success? of potential careers, ranging from lawyer to ma- a chance to get to know themselves. I have felt Despite the pressure Silicon Valley puts on Stress? Most of us have grown up here--next to rine biologist. I was shocked, however, when one that overwhelming anxiety’s long, bony fingers us, we don’t necessarily need to know our future some of the most rigorous colleges and most of my friends listed out her plan for her future: she stretch to even the most insignificant assign- job or college. It’s also okay if you do know what powerful tech corporations in the country- had included every possible detail, from how long ment in school. I hear about people my age who job you want or what college you wish to attend- -constantly thinking about our futures. What job she was going to be a lawyer before publishing start companies or publish books and can’t help -there’s nothing wrong with aspirations. Just don’t do we want? What college do we want to attend? a book, to the exact degree she would receive at but feel like I need to be doing something more feel like you have to have a plan. If we can learn What can we do to get there? Brown. I felt a little self-conscious; here I was, with significant than simply attending school. to tune out that voice in our heads that tells us to I first moved to Silicon Valley in 2010, halfway no plan for my life, next to someone who knew I was sitting in the car with my mom one complete more and do things better, we can focus through second grade. I have now lived here for exactly what she wanted. I felt a strange pressure day, listening to her talk about how she’d always on the incredible opportunities that Silicon Valley half my life, and California has become home for rise up inside me. I needed to figure out what I wanted to become an architect, when it suddenly provides us. And, most importantly, we can learn me. However, even living amongst all of the major was going to do with my life. struck me: I can go back to school to pursue an- to stay in the present and enjoy life as it comes. colleges in the area, I had never really considered

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9 Op-Ed November 30, 2017

A New Kind of Snack Vegan Probiotic Cauliflower Puffs

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One day, my mom came home with a new, strange snack: Vegan Rob’s Probiotic Cauliflower Puffs. I guess once the words “probiotic” and “cauliflower” caught her eye, it was a done deal. On the shelf in the grocery store, there were so many options for snacks to choose from, but why probiotic puffs? After dinner, my mom showed me her “new discovery” and I was already having doubts. I have tried all kinds of “healthy snacks” the food industry has cranked out: lentil chips, chickpea chips, quinoa chips, green bean snacks, multigrain tortilla chips, and black bean chips. Seeing the package, I thought it was another one of those “healthy snack wannabes”. My mom had already opened the bag and was ready to pop one in her mouth, so I agreed to eat one. I held it between two fingers and boy, was I scared! The puff was similar to the shape of a Cheetos Puff (the big ones), but more rounded. Tentatively, I put it in my mouth. The moment I tasted it, the flavor of the puffs instantly reminded me of Trader Courtesy of QVC Joe’s Baked Onion Rings (which I like, but I think the onion rings are discontinued now). The puff melted in my mouth and was light and airy. What a pleasant surprise! Now that my tastebuds approved of the taste, I decided to look up this snack on Google. I went on company’s website, Vegan Rob’s, and found out that these puffs have vegan cheese, but it did not taste like that to me; instead, I mainly tasted the onion powder. Next, I was curious about the probiotic strain, GBI-30 6086, that the snack contained. I’m not sure how much probiotic the puffs contain, so I’m not sure how effective the probiotic is in this particular snack. However, from what I read and know, GBI-30 6086 supports digestive health, immunity, and can possibly re- duce muscle damage and improve recovery after strenuous exercise. I highly recommend this snack because the benefits seem worth it and it tastes pretty good. You can stop by and purchase a bag of Probiotic Cauliflower Puffs at Piazza’s market in

Palo Alto. If you’re also interested in other snacks Courtesy of Amazon by Vegan Rob’s (this article was not sponsored), you can try the Beet Puffs, Brussel Sprout Puffs, or Wild Mushroom Chips if those sound tasty to you.

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10 October 27, 2017 Advice Column Back Page October 27, 2017 Back Page Interviews Get to Know Your Student Body!

What is your favorite or funniest memory of Halloween?

Hannah Middler (2021): “In 7th grade we were trick-or-treating in Palo Cosi Layton (2018): “My best Halloween memory was in 6th grade when Alto and one of the clowns at Steve Jobs’ house started chasing us with I was dressed up as popcorn, and later that night when I went trick- a chainsaw!” or-treating, the styrofoam balls that I used as the popped kernels kept fallling out of my costume, so by the end of the night there was a trail of styrofoam balls!”

Athena Nair (2019): “Two Halloweens ago, my dad was Gru from Despi- cable Me. As I went into a big haunted house to trick-or-treat, he waited by a tree outside for me to come back. When I came back about 10 min- utes later, I saw a huge group taking pictures and videos of my dad, who was standing stationary leaning on the same tree. I heard, “Is that real??” “I swear I saw him move...” That’s right, my dad had become the street spectable. I started laughing and he broke out of his statuesque reverence as he came towards me, and as he did people started scream- ing and backed away. When they realized I was his daughter, I became known as “Gru’s daughter!!!” It's the most fame my dad has ever been in. Sara Lowell (2020): “One Halloween a few years ago I handed out candy What a glorious time.” with some friends, and this group of teenage boys came to get candy, and we scared them really badly. It was hilarious to see them get so scared!”

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