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Pitches and Dos (pictured) was one of six groups to perform during the annual Winter A Cappella Jam on December 7th. Photo Credit: Stella Engel-Werman A Cappella Jam Sets the Tone An In-Depth Look at Sexual Singers Belt Beyoncé, Kanye, and Franklin

By “Bills, Bills, Bills,” arranged by the Harassment and Violence Yiyi Chen Cambridge Family Opera director, By filed an incident report, and, even- Contributing Writer David Bass, and featuring a fierce Isabelle Agee-Jacobson tually, the student who had harassed solo sung by Sydney Down ’20. Managing Editor her was moved to a different CM. On the chilly winter eve- They concluded their performance The CRLS Intersectional Fem- ning of Saturday, December 8th, with another iconic Destiny’s Child When a current senior was inism Club, also known as “Fem the Fitzgerald Theatre was packed song, “Survivor,” also arranged by taking the MCAS in her sopho- Club” or “Club 1,” was concerned with students, faculty, and family Bass, with senior Hanna Carney more year, anoth- about exactly members looking forward to wit- taking the lead with her powerful, er student sitting this kind of inci- nessing amazing talent at CRLS’ dynamic voice. behind her began dent when they annual Winter A Cappella Jam. The The evening continued with whispering sex- held a walk- night included Tonal Eclipse ual comments to out in April of performances by “A cappella is a really easing into a her. The student 2016, a year be- six CRLS a cap- good way to get to know steady tempo of told her Com- fore this student pella groups— people.” “Gone” by Harry munity Meeting was harassed. Sassafras, Tonal Hudson, followed (CM) teacher Their walkout Eclipse, Pitches and Dos, Falcon by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul that she “couldn’t was intended to Fortes, Girls Next Door, and Trans- McCartney’s “FourFiveSeconds,” be in the room urge the school positions—as well as a special and ending with 5 Seconds of Sum- with him because administration guest performance by professional mer’s “Youngblood.” After these he was trying to to change its re- a cappella group Ball in the House. three songs, the theatre was filled touch [her], he sponse to sexual Audience members were with audience members cheering was whispering Pictured: Fem Club meeting. harassment and Photo Credit: Isabelle Agee-Jacobson greeted by the emcees for the night, and clapping, clearly impressed in [her] ear, [and] sexual violence, Cecilia Barron ’19 and Cameron it was really uncomfortable.” She took the rest of the MCAS in her Moody ’20. Sassafras kicked off Continued on page 5 Continued on page 10 the evening with Destiny’s Child’s Learning Community (LC) office, INSIDE THIS EDITION CAFETERIA STAFF DANCE/WORKS IMMIGRATION STUDENT GOVT. SPORTS PREVIEW Check out our Behind the Read about the effects of As the winter sports season Scenes look at the hard- immigration policies on kicks into gear, read about working employees of both CRLS students, and what the hopes for each athletics cafeterias. the school is doing to help. team. Around School, p. 2 A&E, p. 5 Centerspread, p. 8 + 9 Opinion, p. 12 Sports, p. 16 Page 2 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL November 2018

Register Forum Behind the Scenes: A Look Established in 1891 as the C.M.T.S. Register into the CRLS Cafeteria

Editors-in-Chief By also sources chicken from time,” appreciates that it is Mayflower Poultry, which inexpensive and easy to ac- Cecilia Barron ’19 Sun-Jung Yum ’19 Miriam Alvarez- Rosenbloom is “right down the street,” cess. Layout Designer according to Lavallee. Zineb Bouhi ’20, who Managing Editors Additionally, almost eats lunch in the Media Isabelle Agee-Jacobson ’20 Vera Targoff ’19 For Charron Alves ’90, all of the food in the caf- Cafe, also appreciates that a station leader in the caf- eterias is cooked on site. “it’s a nice environment to Layout Designers eteria, and Ian Lavallee, the “We are a scratch-cooked be around” and is “pretty Miriam Alvarez-Rosenbloom ’19 kitchen manager, the day in kitchen,” said Mr. Lavallee. quiet.” Additionally, she Honor O’Shaughnessy ’19 the CRLS kitchen starts at “99% of our food is [cooked cited her interactions with William Reed ’19 5:45 AM. Ms. Alves likes from scratch], restaurant the cafeteria employees to get to the school before style.” The attention to local as one of the reasons she Around School Editors her shift, which starts at sourcing and freshly made enjoys eating there. “The 6:30 AM, to eat breakfast food makes CRLS’ cafete- [staff members] are really Anya Harp ’19 Juliana Vandermark ’20 and prepare for the day. At ria unique, said Ms. Alves. nice to me and my friends,” dawn, Mr. Lavallee turns on “We definitely—by far— she said. “They love us, so Metro Editors ovens and equipment in both have better food [than other that’s really nice.” Levi Herron ’20 Nathan Kolodney ’19 kitchens, strolls through the American schools]. It’s not For many staff mem- walk-in refrigerators, and all government food,” she bers in the cafeteria, work- takes out ingredients to be said. “It’s not just, ‘Take ing around CRLS students Arts & Entertainment Editors used that day. it out of the freezer [and] is a highlight of their job. Andrew Mello ’21 Jonah Tauber ’19 CRLS has two cafete- pop it in the oven.’ It’s a lot “I enjoy working with the rias: the Main Cafeteria and healthier; there’s more vari- kids,” said Ms. Alves. “[I Opinion Editors the Media Cafe. On average, ety.” enjoy] seeing them [and see- the Main ing] that Oscar Berry ’19 Julian Knight ’19 Cafete- they’re ria serves happy. Sports Editors over 550 They like Charlie Bonney ’21 Max Davis ’19 Rory Millar ’19 meals food; daily, and they’re the Me- fun!” Caf- Contributing Writers dia Cafe eteria em- Grace Austin ’19, Leo Barron ’21, Will Bavier ’21, serves ployee Luka Berman ’19, Yiyi Chen ’20, Willa Frank ’20, Zoe Fritz-Sherman ’21, Dachenie Ganthier ’22, Jaqui Hill ’20, over 200. Michelle Luca Johnson ’20, Harold Klapper ’21, Cameron Moody ’20, Coordi- Greene ’81 Charlie Reed ’22, Satchel Schiavo ’22, Ella Spitz ’21 nating also values this is no her rela- easy task, tionships Photo Editors said Ms. with the Sakib Asraf ’19 Lucy Messineo-Witt ’19 Alves: “It students, can be cra- whom she zy some interacts Photographers days.” The with when Isabelle Agee-Jacobson ’20, Kayla Bernard ’21, Theo Main Caf- g r e e t i n g Boehm ’19, Stella Engel-Werman ’19, Aléx Monteiro Leith eteria has them at the ’22, Charlie Reed ’22, Willa Rudel ’21, Vera Targoff ’19 a separate start of ev- pasta sta- ery lunch. Illustrations Editor tion, and “Be a win- both have ner; don’t Lara Garay ’21 a soup and be a loser,” salad bar. she said, Illustrators The Main quoting Miriam Alvarez-Rosenbloom’19, Ada Carter ’22, Cafeteria herself. Teymura Landsverk ’19, Ezekiel Navarro ’19 serves hot “I’ll tell meat op- CRLS cafeteria staff serve upwards of 700 meals per day. them stuff tions and Photo Credit: Sakib Asraf (top), Willa Rudel (bottom) like that.” Head Copyeditors the Media Cafe has hot veg- When Ms. Alves was a Ms. Greene’s relation- etarian options along with student at CRLS, she “nev- ships with the students ex- Maryam Dar ’20 Katie Green ’20 some meat options.“We er ate in the cafeteria.” But, tend beyond the cafeteria. generally try to make some- she said, “If they had the “I’m in the kitchen right Copyeditors thing for everybody,” said food [they have today], I now, but I’m trying to do Jade Buckwalter ’22, Chloe Goodwin ’22, Mr. Lavallee, regarding di- would [have]. I would defi- other things. I’m trying to Austin Guest ’21, Tess O’Shaughnessy ’22, etary restrictions. nitely be eating in the [caf- reach out to the children, Jupiter Westbard ’22, Charlie Reed ’22 Much of the food eteria] a little bit more than and instruct them in the served in the cafeterias is I did in high school.” right direction.” Faculty Advisor sourced locally. Mr. Laval- Steven Matteo “I think it’s pretty Mr. Lavallee, who lee noted that the school has good for school food,” worked in the elementary a partnership with Drumlin said Kaden Song-Weiss, an schools before coming to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Farm and sources some pro- eighth-grade homeschooler Rindge, said that his inter- 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 duce from them. “Whatever who comes to CRLS for actions with students have [email protected] the harvest is for that time, some classes. Conor Lat- always meant a lot to him. registerforum.org we get an abundance of it,” imer-Ireland ’20, who eats “We’re here for the kids,” he explained. The cafeteria in the cafeteria “most of the he affirmed. December 2018 AAROUNDROUND SSCHOOLCHOOL Page 3 X-Block Focuses on Sexual Harassment and Assault recent Kavanaugh hearings around them, and we need By which reignited the entire to address how treatment Cecilia Barron #MeToo conversation, as in classrooms, hallways, Editor-in-Chief a Supreme Court nominee at parties, on social media, was accused of sexual as- and in every other context On December 13th, sault as a teenager: “It seems differ,” Austin said. Scola CRLS had its third X-Block that the idea of the X-Block and Austin knew the topic of the year. While previous might have been inspired wouldn’t be an easy one X-Blocks were focused on from this year’s political to talk about. In fact, they mostly school-related top- climate, and one can’t help didn’t want it to be: “When ics such as bullying, the but think back to a month you are addressing issues topic this month was about ago, with [the] Kavanaugh like sexual harassment Students listen in on the X-Block conversation in CM on Dec. 13th. an issue which takes place hearing. It did have a quite and microaggressions, you Photo Credit: Thoe Boehm both inside and outside of a bit of impact on CRLS.” aren’t going to be able to long Community Meeting. assess our respect and treat- school: sexual harassment Austin said that while have a constructive conver- Andrew Sullivan, a ment of others.” While the assault. Student body presi- political happenings like sation where everyone feels sophomore, understood that conversation may not have dent Grace Austin and pres- the Kavanaugh trial had a comfortable. Discomfort is the topic could be sensitive, “[changed] many people’s ident of Sisters on the Run- big impact on their deci- an essential part of address- but felt that his homeroom minds,” as Counter said, it way Robie Scola ing bias, ignorance, dealt with it well: “People did get “a lot of people dis- took part in planning “Discomfort is an essential part and empathy that we were respectful of each oth- cussing [sexual assault].” the X-Block. They of addressing bias.” shouldn’t avoid in er.” However, the stu- Sullivan agreed, re- said they wanted to conversations.” dents involved felt that the marking that though the facilitate a discussion about sion to have the X-Block, Counter thought that conversation wasn’t spe- conversation didn’t intro- sexual harassment and sex- the planning team wanted this X-Block was particu- cific enough to their experi- duce any radically differ- ual assault in the wake of to focus the conversation on larly important because it ences at CRLS. Austin said, ent idea, the X-Block might events happening within the CRLS. The harassment and gave everyone “the chance “As a school, it is important help influence the greater wider American culture, but assault which happens in in our community to voice to take specific incidents culture within the school also within CRLS itself. the workplace stems from their opinions about the is- and address them directly. and “get more people to Maya Counter, a ju- a culture which is present sue.” She thought it was I think that we haven’t yet stand up if they see any- nior at CRLS, predicted that in high school: “People’s particularly important that achieved that, but need to if thing bad in the hallways.” the conversations originally values and treatment of oth- the voices of girls and wom- we are to hear everybody’s Satchel Schiavo also came about because of the ers is molded by the people en were heard in the hour- perspectives and truly self- contributed to this article. CRLS Responds, Speaks Out Against Climate Change

By formal discussions, the creation of mate change. Likewise, in 2001, To add on to this sentiment, Jaqui Hill a law in North Carolina which pro- Frank Luntz, a political consultant biology teacher Paul McGuinness, Contributing Writer hibits the use of estimates on sea known to also advocate for “free who promotes solving environmen- level rise during coastal-planning enterprises and individual liberty,” tal issues through credible science, Climate change’s effects on processes, and President Trump’s advised President Bush to bring went into further detail about the the biosphere are greater than ever; 30% tariff on those who own solar about scientific uncertainty relating role climate change will have in the and we as a country have not only panels. However, this is only the to climate change. future. “The thought that climate failed to accept its current conse- tip of the iceberg when it comes to Mina Hasan ’20, a member of change is only coming is fake news; quences, but the consequences it goverment as well as corporations Environmental Action Club, talked it’s already here,” Mr. McGuinness will pose for the future. Accord- try- ing to build unas- about this issue of the government exclaimed. “Future generations are ing to the Yale School of Forestry going to grow up on a planet that’s and Environmental Studies, 51% critically and fundamentally differ- of U.S. citizens don’t believe in ent from their grandparents’planet.” the concept of climate change, In response to comments such in spite of the 97% of scientists as these, the United Nations recent- who affirm that it is undoubtedly ly held a meeting related to the is- reshaping the configuration of our sues that climate change is causing. world. So, what makes people feel This meeting shocked many climate so entitled to having this seemingly change skeptics by explaining how backwards opinion on the topic? if not acted upon within the next Matthew Hernandez ’20, a stu- twelve years, Earth would face ir- dent who’s deeply concerned about reversible changes and a climate the effects of climate change, be- catastrophe. lieves he knows why. “Our govern- Examples of these irreversible ment’s current policies and the way and devastating changes include government as well as corporations rising sea levels, extreme weather approach certain issues we face on events, desertification, extinction an everyday basis can have a true of species, and places being simply effect on our values and the things too hot to inhabit any longer. we believe to be true,” he said. “I sur- Illustration Credit: One spot that will be increas- think this is not only applicable to ance and re- Teymura Landsverk ingly affected by these things is most topics but certainly climate sistance on the Algeria, a country which is experi- change.” effects of climate improperly attempting to con- encing less rainfall in concentrated The issues that shed light on change. trol perspectives on climate spurts on top of elongated droughts. how government as well as corpora- In 2017, Myron Ebell, an ac- change by saying, “Actions such Black Student Union member Re- tions negatively influence our opin- complice of President Trump who as these not only further dilute our ham Zeroual ’20 spoke on behalf of ion on climate change incorporate helps fund climate change resis- opinions of climate change by pre- her native country and summarized many events that have happened in tance groups and advocates for venting us from knowing the truth her ideas on the way our govern- recent years. Three of these inci- “free enterprises and individual lib- about the matter, but more impor- ment is handling climate change. dents that particularly stand out are erty,” sent a letter to the president tantly neglect the problems people “The idea that my country will cease the US Department of Agriculture’s informing him to promote business around the world are facing due to to be a place that I can travel to and ban of the term climate change in and economy through sullying cli- the effects of climate change.” my family can live angers me.” Page 4 MMETROETRO December 2018 Phase One of Central Square Mural Project Comes to an End They’re a new wave of By street art.” The murals pro- Zoe Fritz-Sherman duced by the artists center Contributing Writer around themes that are at the heart of what makes Central On Sunday, December Square so unique. All of the 9th, artists put the finishing murals touch on motifs of touches on their murals as diversity, acceptance, and a the first phase of the Cen- celebration of culture. tral Square Mural Project In order for the proj- came to a close. Since the ect to portray Monestime’s summer of 2017, nine new message of the Central murals have been painted in Square community, Mones- Central Square as part of a time had criteria for select- campaign to add works of ing potential artists. It was public art to the neighbor- important to him that the hood. With themes ranging artists were local. In addi- Nine new murals have been added to Central Square as a part of Mike Monestime’s project. from feminism to immigra- tion, Monestime did not just Photo Credit: Aléx Monteiro Leith tion, the exhibitions help to involve professional artists from the City of Cambridge ible,” he explained. “There duce new, large-scale works celebrate Central Square’s in the project; aspiring art- but garnered support from are a lot of moving parts. of art into the community.” diversity and to revitalize ists age eight to eighteen numerous local business To make big things happen, The Central Square old works of street art. from the Community Art owners who offered up you have to deal with some Mural Project hasn’t gone According to proj- their walls. The proj- setbacks.” unnoticed; in fact, it has at- ect organizer Mike “We want to introduce ect was also stunted The nine murals that tracted the attention of many Monestime, “At the be- by the cold and rain in are up are currently only the who live in the area. “[The ginning, people were new, large-scale works of October and Novem- first phase of the project. In murals] kind of just popped worried it was going art into the community.” ber, which interfered the spring, five new murals up one day,” Rayna McEl- to be more status quo with the creation of the will be introduced. “The hiney ’19 noted. “They give art, but we did stuff that Center also had the chance murals. Despite the delay, overall goal is to celebrate a very artistic feel, bringing was bold, new, and differ- to paint a mural. Monestime remained posi- Central Square’s rich cul- back the old Central Square ent. They’re not traditional The Mural Project tive. “This campaign taught tural diversity.” Monestime artistic vibe. They bring Cambridge-style murals. received some pushback me that you have to be flex- reflected. “We want to intro- Central Square back to life.” Participatory Budgeting Results The annual Participatory Budgeting (PB) results were announced on De- “Trees, please!” cember 11th, after a week of voting. Over 6,849 Cambridge residents voted on what the city should spend an allotted budget of $925,000. Out of a re- ($200,000) cord-high of 1,047 proposals, six were chosen to be implemented in the city. 100 trees will be plants around Cambridge to provide shade, combat the heat, and reduce car- “Rain Gardens for Resiliency” ($200,000) bon emissions. Bioswales are engineered gardens with special soil and plants to filter and absorb stormwater. “Smoother They are a cost-effective, beautiful way to keep our water clean and protect our city from floods. Cycling”($250,000)

“Protect the Health and Safety of our A series of bike lanes will be repaved through- Firefighters” ($110,000) out the city to improve rider safety and comfort.

Six gear-drying units—to shorten the wait time for clean gear ($51,000)—and eleven sets of wireless headsets—to protect hearing and improve communication ($55,000)—will be installed. “Water Fountains in Every Park” ($90,000)

Water fountains and water bottle re-fillers will be implemented in nine parks that do not currently have them.

“Clean Up Cambridge” ($200,000)

This project will upgrade existing trash barrels and recycling containers. This will keep the streets clean, prevent pests from being drawn to waste bins, and make it easier to properly dispose of different kinds of waste. Illustration Credit: Lara Garay

Students and faculty had some debate over whether every PB lows for this process to occur.” This “PB is important because it gives mixed opinions on the Participato- idea is perfect, but, overall, people process offers residents a chance to people more of a say in what they ry Budgeting process. When asked appear grateful that it exists. better their city in a way of their want [to be] built in their commu- about the importance of PB, senior HN Economics teacher Bren- own choosing, which is quite a nity, while also bettering their un- Nathan Muz noted, “I feel mixed dan Kells explained, “I think [PB unique opportunity. derstanding and involvement in lo- [feelings] because some of the pro- is] strong evidence of the privileged Isaac Tauber ’16 who now cal government.” posals are great while others are position that Cambridge residents works on the Participatory Budget- very problematic.” Clearly, there is are in to have an economy that al- ing process in Cambridge, stated, By Nathan Kolodney, Metro Editor December 2018 AARTRTSS && EENTERNTERTTAINMENTAINMENT Page 5 The last CRLS group to per- A Cappella Jam form was the Transpositions. They kept it short and sweet by drawing Continued from page 1 audience members in with their ar- rangement of “Kiss the Boy” by with this second-year group’s mar- Keenan Lawnsdale. Senior Jasper velous vocal skills. Duval took the leading solo with Following Tonal Eclipse was his soulful vocals alongside excit- a lively performance by Pitches ing choreography. and Dos to Swedish rock group To finish off the night, audi- Blue Swede’s version of “Hooked ence members were lucky enough on a Feeling,” arranged by seniors to witness the professional a cap- Harry Greenblatt and Vera Targoff. pella group Ball in the House per- After performing Daft Punk’s “Get form. The group treated CRLS with Lucky,” arranged by Leo Kupfer- eight explosive numbers filled with berg ’21, which included an effort- unbelievable vocals, incredible less solo by Andy Naranjo ’20, they beatboxing, and lively choreogra- finished off their setlist with “Buzz- phy. They even got audience mem- cut Season” by Lorde, which was bers out of their seats, dancing to breathtakingly soloed by Timinte their rendition of “Cupid Shuffle.” Abraham ’20 and Grace Valaskovic When speaking about this number, ’21. audience member Noah Johnson The last group to perform ’20 noted, “It was something that before intermission was Dr. Ste- other guest groups had never done fanov’s a cappella class, Falcon before and it really heightened the Fortes, performing “Lucky” by Ja- energy of the room!” son Mraz and “Medicine” by JC According to Carney, one of Stewart. Their soothing harmonies the leaders of the A Cappella Pro- charmed audience members, ending gram, the show was a huge suc- the first half on a high note. cess. “I think it went super well,” After a brief intermission, the she commented. “I think a lot of the evening resumed with the flawless groups were really tight, and I was vocals of Girls Next Door’s Josie really impressed by the choreogra- Kuchta ’19, taking the command- phy and also how big the Program ing lead on “She Used to Be Mine” has gotten.” Hunter also reflected by Sara Bareilles. They concluded on the night, saying, “A cappella their setlist with a Khalid medley, is a really good way to get to know arranged by sophomore Abby Jar- people from different grades, and cho, which included outstanding even though it’s a pain to wake up Pictured (clockwise from top): Girls Next Door, Transpositions, Falcon Fortes, Sassa- solos by Siham Nedloussi ’22, Phia early, it’s nice showing all your col- fras. Teller ’21, and Stella Jarvis ’21. lective work off at a performance.” Photo Credit: Stella Engel-Werman Annual Dance/works Winter Show Inspires and Pays Tribute

By Each dance takes hours of Cecilia Barron work and practice before it is shown Editor-in-Chief to the hundreds of people who come to see the performances on the two nights it is onstage. While, On December 14th and 15th, as Beaumont-Smith mentioned, the parents, teachers, and students alike rehearsals can be stressful, the best wrapped around the hallways of the part about MDC is being in MDC: Arts Building in order to get a seat “MDC is much more than just a for the always entertaining, always dance company, because it honestly inspiring annual Modern Dance feels like a family before anything Company (MDC) Dance/Works else. While everyone is technically Modern Dance Company’s dancers shine in the recent Dance/works performance. show. there to dance, people like myself Photo Credit: Kayla Bernard The culmination of a semes- who have been there for so long summer. Robinson was an active, this tribute to her would provide a ter’s work, the showcase features know that the community aspect is dedicated dancer in the company. constructive and collective place to dances from advanced dance class- ultimately what is most important Ribbons were handed out in the mourn our loss.” es, student choreographers, guest to the program,” Beaumont-Smith lobby before, during, and after the Senior Eva Beram, who per- choreographers, and teacher chore- said. Nia Callender, the other co- show in her favorite color, purple. formed in “Ascension,”, said “be- ographers. With dance styles rang- captain, also touched on the famil- Additionally, the dance program is cause she was such a fun, talented, ing from modern to hip-hop and ial aspect of the dance company: “I running fundraisers throughout the and positive light in the dance com- music ranging from Billie Eilish to just feel like a proud mama all the year in order to establish a scholar- munity, being able to remember the Willy Wonka soundtrack, there time!” ship in Robinson’s name. Richelle through our dance allowed is always something for every audi- Ms. Divelbliss, one of the Ms. Thigpen, the other dance us to revive her presence in the ence member to connect to in each two dance teachers, added that this teacher, choreographed a piece for dance studio and onstage.” Dance/Works show. year, the dance program made con- Robinson, “Ascension,” with her After months of hard work, Senior Emma Beaumont- certed efforts to bring all the mem- Advanced Dance class. the hundred-some dancers who per- Smith, a co-captain of MDC, bers together: “There was a lot of The piece was inspired by a formed on the 14th and 15th were touched on the independence MDC community-building and that was Little Dragon song Ms. Thigpen proud of their work. As Senior Josie gives its members. “This was my really lovely to see, from chore- had heard shortly after her passing, Kuchta put it, “It was definitely second time choreographing, which ographers doing bonding activities “Butterflies”: “The lyrics inspired a long process, and was difficult made it a bit less stressful. It’s some- with each class to a full company me to think of Richelle as a but- sometimes, especially since we all times difficult to get everything ex- movie night.” terfly or an entity that transforms. have slightly different dance styles, actly the way I want it, but the best This show was especially Although Richelle is no longer but it was really rewarding in the part is seeing the movement I once moving to the MDC community, with us physically, she remains end.” imagined in my head come to life as it honored Richelle Robinson, a ever present in our memory of her. Anya Harp also contributed to onstage—it’s so rewarding.” freshman who passed away this past It was my hope that choreographing this piece. Page 6 AARTRTSS && EENTERNTERTTAINMENTAINMENT December 2018 2018 in Review

“Hidden Gem” Films Top Five Albums Every year, so many movies are released that sometimes some 2018 was another peculiar year for music. Kanye West officially truly great work is lost in the masses. The movies on this fell off his rocker, the once-underground Travis Scott outsold a list may have gone (mostly) unnoticed, but they really didn’t very angry Nicki Minaj by a significant margin, and, well, “You deserve all the negligence they received. So, here are seven are hiding a child!” happened, and that was just in hip-hop. We movies you should’ve seen, but probably didn’t. got a lot of really good music this year, and here are the best albums of 2018, in my humble opinion. “American “Widows” 5. “Isolation” - 4. “DAYTONA” - Made” Widows is Steve McQueen’s Kali Uchis Pusha T passion project about four wid- I’m gonna start off by cheat- owed women fighting back Isolation is all over the place, While Pusha T’s DAYTONA ing a little bit by including some- against the well-organized crime thing from last year that I didn’t in the best way possible. Explor- may have been overshadowed syndicate that their husbands stole ing soul, funk, and indie pop in by his highly-publicized beef know about until this year. Star- from, and their plan of a heist to ring Tom Cruise as the real-life equal measure, Kali Uchis’ de- and child-revealing takedown of set them straight for the rest of but album Drake, his drug/gun tycoon Barry Seal, their lives. While it didn’t flop, American Made is one of the cra- e x p l o r e s third studio Widows sadly underperformed at themes of album is ziest and most unbelievable true the box office, making only a bit stories I’ve ever witnessed on the new and one of rap’s over its budget. old love best in big screen. The most saddening part is Beginning as an airline pilot, on “In My 2018. The the fact that that this kind of movie Dreams” seven-song Seal finds his way to becoming is exactly what we need right now. the go-to guy for Pablo Escobar and con- project is a Almost all the leads are women nections to luxurious- and the Medellin Cartel, all while of color, a group often underrep- working on the other side as an places and sounding resented in this industry. People people in collection FBI informant. American Made wanted more female-led action is interesting, both in its real-life “Miami,” as of drug- movies, but now they’re letting a well as find- rap mem- implications and also as a very really good one flicker out to see well-told story. ing strength oirs and a bad Fantastic Beasts sequel in- in new includes stead. Go out and see Widows, not situations. some of “Searching” just to vote with your wallet on Isolation Kanye what you want to see more of, but is more than a major- Graphic Credit: Ezekiel Navarro West’s best This is the one movie on the also because it’s a fantastic movie label debut for this new artist, but producing North of 2010. Check list I’ve reviewed, and I still only that deserves more praise. it’s a statement of purpose, and out the commanding opener, “If have positive things to say about an assertion of Kali Uchis’ domi- You Know You Know,” the haunt- it. Searching is about a single fa- “Hereditary” nance in the pop/R&B world for ing “Hard Piano,” and the explo- ther desperately trying to find his years to come. sive “What Would Meek Do?” teenage daughter, while simulta- I watch a lot of different neously coming to terms with the types of movies, but one of my 3. “Kids See 2. “Sweetener” - fact that she may be gone forever. favorite genres is horror. Being As a thriller, I was on the edge of scared in a theater with 30 other Ghosts” - Ariana Grande my seat the whole time. The whole people is an experience I always Kanye West & movie is shown through various seek, but now I’ve built a strong Ariana Grande has been one of screens, computers, phones, secu- resilience to the cheap scares; Kid Cudi the biggest acts in pop music for the rity cameras, and FaceTime vid- most new entries leave me emo- last several years. But for anyone eos; the creativity in each scene tionless, sitting calmly in my seat. Kids See Ghosts almost who thought all she did was churn goes beyond simply pointing a Hereditary is different. makes Kanye’s horrendous year out top-40 hits, think again. phone camera at an event. This was easily the tensest worth it. As the third release of Executive producer Pharrell I’ve ever been watching a horror G.O.O.D. Music’s ill-advised Williams found a gem, because “Mid90’s” movie, and while I don’t want to Wyoming project, the album is Sweetener is thoughtful, lush, and give any more away, I can’t rec- short and relatively low-key for unorthodox. The production is stel- While this movie caught the ommend this movie enough to a Kanye release. But ‘Ye and Kid lar, the performances impeccable, eye of certain groups online, the anyone who likes a good scare. Cudi make the most of their 23 and the songs honest and deeply hype died down with a pretty me- minutes together—see the color- felt, whether you are listening to diocre reception upon release. But “Sorry to ful and creeping title track “Feel the bouncy romance of “R.E.M.” I was immediately hooked by the the Love” and the gorgeous closer or the meditative melancholy of very purposeful aesthetic of burn- Bother You” “Cudi Montage.” “breathin.” out high schoolers, taking part in drugs, scrap fights, and most of This is a strange movie to 1. “ASTROWORLD” - TRAVIS all, skateboarding. see, but it’s even stranger to talk The story of “Sunburn” is about. I could start with Boots SCOTT very touching, as long as you fol- Riley’s amazing directorial debut Ambitious but self-aware, cohesive, ad expansive, Travis Scott’s low along with his young emo- or the expertly underlaid themes ASTROWORLD is perhaps the most essential album of 2018. The psy- tions, beat-for-beat. This very of racism in the United States, chedelic trap of “STARGAZING” and “NO BYSTANDERS,” the me- heartfelt throwback to director Jo- but there are so many interesting lodious genre-hopping in “STOP TRYING TO BE GOD” and “AS- nah Hill’s childhood is well worth things to discuss that there is just TROTHUNDER,” and the gorgeous honesty of “COFFEE BEAN” are a viewing simply for these feel- not enough space in this piece. All just a few of the thrilling rides on Scott’s third album. It’s experimental ings of nostalgia, no matter when I can say is that if you’re looking and feature-heavy, from Frank Ocean to Tame Impala, but it remains you grew up. for something unconventional, grounded by the palpable pursuit of euphoria amidst a world of chaos. look no further than Sorry to By Andrew Mello, An extended version of this piece Bother You. By Luka Berman Arts & Entertainment Editor appears online. December 2018 AARTRTSS && EENTERNTERTTAINMENTAINMENT Page 7 Creed II Surpasses Expectations, Doesn’t Disappoint gerous outcome, Rocky’s inhibition and conviction with which Jordan end was Ivan Drago (Dolph Lun- manifests when trying to dissuade and Thompson deliver their inti- dgren)—the man responsible for Adonis from taking the fight. Ulti- mate and intense moments made Apollo’s death—and his son, Victor mately, with Rocky and Creed final- me feel as though I was in the same (Florian Munteanu). They provided By ly setting their differences aside and room as them. I was able to sus- a perfect mix of intimidation, empa- Cameron Moody teaming up, the long-awaited fight pend the sense that I was watching thy, and rage, leaving a lasting im- Contributing Writer ends up happening. a movie; I felt like it was reality. pression on me as I left the theater. From a technical standpoint, The much-anticipated continu- first-time director Steven Caple Jr. ation of the Rocky/Creed franchise did an amazing job. Ryan Coogler, has finally arrived and I can honest- the director of Creed I, really set ly say that it did not disappoint. As the precedent for how these mov- the eighth film in the 40-year-old ies should feel, and Caple carried franchise, Creed II builds upon the the baton with ease. The fight se- characters and stories of the older quences were a fantastic mix of films in a way that we haven’t seen brutality, technicality, and the occa- before. It tells the story of Adonis sional slow-motion power shot. The Creed, the illegitimate son of for- music, by Swedish composer Lud- mer heavyweight champion Apollo wig Goransson—also responsible Creed, who was killed in the ring by for the scores to Creed I and Black Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. Panther—delivered a tapestry of This film is very much are- emotion through his distinctive use venge tale, as the main plot arc is of the orchestra. The classic Rocky that Creed will face Victor Drago, theme was one that not only had me Ivan’s son. In typical Rocky fash- cheering in the theater, but hum- ion, Adonis endures many physical, ming and shadow boxing as I left. mental, and emotional hardships on Overall, this was a very well- a quest to avenge his father’s lega- rounded film. Every shot was calcu- cy. lated to deliver the emotional punch As much as this film is about Creed II is the eighth film in the Rocky franchise. that would best serve the story. Un- Illustration Credit: Lara Garay Creed versus Drago, there is also an like most sequels, this film was a equally important conflict between One of my favorite aspects of The legendary Sylvester Stal- purposeful addition to the franchise Creed and Rocky. As seen in previ- this film was its strong character lone did not cease to amaze me with and one that I had been excited for ous films, Rocky has always been development. Adonis (Michael B. his portrayal of the former cham- since the release of its predecessor. haunted by his controversial deci- Jordan) and Bianca Taylor (Tessa pion Rocky Balboa. The sense of It is equally as good, if not slightly sion not to throw in the towel, which Thompson) really illustrate the sadness and loss that surrounds him better, than the first film, and I will may have prevented Apollo’s death. emotional toll that boxing can have made it very easy to sympathize definitely be seeing it again before Recognizing the potential for a dan- on a budding family. The emotion with his character. On the opposite it exits cinemas. Call of Duty: Black Ops Adds Fresh Perspective to Old Favorite first-person shooters. Ops III, replacing it by in- the point if you can use a dition of three main maps: The hallmark of the troducing a larger amount rocket launcher to blow it up IX, Blood of the Dead, and CoD franchise is the fun fac- of health for each player, and prevent the whole team Voyage of Despair. All of tor, and while Black Ops IV as well as a self-healing from being seen? There are them are equally fun, with By just about meets the compe- mechanic. These result in many similar cases where interconnecting passages Will Bavier tition of other games on the a larger skill gap between an overall stronger choice that lead to open spaces, Contributing Writer market, it isn’t bad, consid- the newbies and the Moun- eliminates a potential nic rich with buildable power- ering the high bar Treyarch tain Dew-chugging virtual loadout. ups and unique items. For Three days after the has set for themselves. (emphasis on the “virtual”) In Blackout, the move- people new to Zombies, release of Treyarch’s Call The majority of avail- gods. ment and interaction with such as me, the beginner tu- of Duty: Black Ops IV, the able weapons are easy to Of course, there are healing and revive times torial makes the ride smooth record-breaking franchise learn—which is welcom- some problems with game- feel much more streamlined and eases you into new and hit $500M in sales world- ing for new and fluid old mechanics alike. wide. Although the Call players and c o m - Overall, Black Ops IV of Duty (CoD) series has die-hard Black Ops IIII adds a new aspect to the pared adds a new aspect to the been around for over fifteen players game without changing its fast-paced, action- to other game without changing the years, it still hasn’t faltered alike. packed experience that all players love. games fast-paced, action-packed in popularity. Out- I’ve experience that all players Black Ops IV has three side of played. love. main game modes: Multi- Multiplayer, the Battle play. The spawns should This solves my biggest The new Blackout player, Blackout, and Zom- Royale mode is amazing; be altered to better fit each problem with previous mode appears to be the bet- bies. Despite the lack of a the fast-paced action com- game mode, since some Battle Royale game modes ter-looking older brother of story mode, Treyarch made bined with the heart-pump- games may favor one team having an unbearably slow PUBG with its own CoD up for it by implementing ing intensity contributes to solely because their spawn mid-game. twist, making it the best Bat- a new Battle Royale game what is definitively the best is closer to an objective. The guns feel infinitely tle Royale experience I’ve mode, putting 100 play- I’ve played. The Zombies My final gripe with less clunky than in PLAY- had so far. Zombies always ers in a large arena to find game mode is also fun, put- Multiplayer is its perk sys- ERUNKNOWN’S BATTLE- will be a riveting experience weapons and battle it out ting a group of four players tem. Many players, myself GROUNDS (PUBG), and to play with your buddies, until one player stands. or less to survive as long included, feel forced to use the loot is easy to come by. and it appeals to newcom- Though my sweet as they can against an on- some perks over others, The maps are detailed and ers. All of the game modes tooth for action-packed, slaught of terrifying zom- simply because one is bet- run smoothly for the most that Treyarch has to offer in screen-shaking campaigns bies. ter than the other. Using the part. With these aspects, it Black Ops IV contribute to- wasn’t exactly satisfied, I Treyarch has moved Ghost perk allows you to go creates an immersive and wards an extremely fun and can confidently say that the away from the controversial undetected by Unmanned enjoyable experience. addictive experience. $60 purchase is worth it if wall-running and double- Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Zombies is mechani- An extended version of you like modern, fast-paced jumping mechanics of Black when moving, but what’s cally very fun with the ad- this article appears online. ATION I MIGR By Luca Johnson and Juliana V IM There are 24,799 immigrants in Cambridge, making up 27.4% of the city’

CAMBRIDGE AS A SANCTUARY CITY IMMIGRANT There are 24,799 immigrants in Cambridge, who together make up 27.4% of the city’s population. One of the main reasons immigrants make up such a large share of Cambridge’s population is it’s status AT CR as a sanctuary city. Nancy Schlacter, Executive Director of the Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC) in Cambridge, describes a sanctuary city as “a whole array of support Jordan Roldan, a freshman guidance services” for a community’s immigrant population. Being a sanctuary city also means that local busi- portance of encouraging immigrant students to get involved in the nesses won’t discriminate against a person because of their documentation status. “If you’re living [in school community and the activities Cambridge], you have access to all of the resources we have to offer,” says Schlacter. “Part of our job is to help them find As President Trump has used Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to crack down on im- find things that help them understand migration in the past two years, one of the most valued aspects of sanctuary cities has been their refusal Mr. Roldan said. “We, as guidance counselors, partner with Ms. to cooperate with ICE’s efforts to detain and deport undocumented immigrants. If the Cambridge Police arte’s [Vera Duarte, director of the Department detains an undocumented immigrant suspected of a crime, law enforcement will not alert lies Center] department to make sure that the student has a transition ICE or the federal government that they have that person in custody. “The federal government wants lo- process that’s somewhat similar to a freshman’ cal police departments to hold undocumented offenders at the police departments and let ICE decide if Often, language can be a barrier in these they want to lock them up or not,” Schlacter explained. “Cambridge won’t do that.” Cambridge’s sanctu- are often enlisted to translate information into many languages in ary city status attracts many immigrant students. Tamara Campillo Lazcurain ’19 and her family chose cluding Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Chinese. Cambridge, as opposed to other towns in the Boston area, because they felt it would be the most “safe, Campillo Lazcurain immigrated from diverse, and welcoming.” ing the summer before her freshman “watcher,” looking in on the classes she was going to take the next year. “They [connected me] with another [student] who was from Mexico [who] was a year older cording to Campillo Lazcuarain, was “very helpful.” weeks of English classes over the summer before going into the sec ond level of the school’s English Language Learners (ELL) program in her freshman year. This type of transition immigrant students at CRLS. ELL classes are broken up into ing students other subjects like History and is accessible to them at their understanding lotte Dumont, the ELL 4 Teacher, explains, done with ELL, you can just move right into mainstrea you’re good to go.” The ELL program serves a greater to students. It also serves as a place tions with others who are in similar Lazcurain described the program as a “very Naiad Leon ’19, an immigrant student from Costa Rica, said the ELL program connected her with “many felt, however, that the program limited American students.” Campillo Lazcurain there to be “more interaction between immigrant ican students” at CRLS. Illustrations by Lara Garay

THE COLLEGE SEARCH AS AN IMMIGRANT On top of the typical challenges of applying to college and starting your career post-high school, recent Cambridge immigrants often face a greater number of obstacles regarding their futures. However bridge’s sanctuary city status does alleviate some of these hurdles. Although you don’t need documentation to directly apply for most colleges, many do require a green card or other forms of documentation for financial aid. Due to today’s political climate surrounding immigration in the government’s current administration, according to Mr. Roldan, this type of regulation bridge is a sanctuary city, many Cambridge schools are able to overlook the practice of asking for documentation to provide financial aid. Mr. Roldan emphasized selors are always there to help with the college process. “Once they are [at CRLS], they have access to anything the school has to offer,” he said. IN CAMB By Luca Johnson and Juliana Vandermark RID There are 24,799 immigrants in Cambridge, making up 27.4% of the city’s population. GE

MMIGRANT STUDENTS RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS Within the Human Rights Commission of the City of Cambridge is the Commission of Immigrant RLS Rights and Citizenship, the CIRC. The commision works to listen to the requests and needs of Cam- bridge’s immigrant community and gives resources to the population based on their needs. On their web- Jordan Roldan, a freshman guidance counselor, stressed the im- site, they describe their responsibilities as providing outreach and resources, coordinating events such portance of encouraging immigrant students to get involved in the as “Know Your Rights,” supplying red cards describing immigrants’ rights, and providing citizenship and the activities and resources available to them. classes, legal services, and counseling. Executive Director Nancy Schlacter said that the organization find things to get involved with and gets ideas from a “combination of focus groups and survey questions out to immigrants in the com- understand how the school system works,” munity.” For Know Your Rights, the department works with volunteers from the American Immigration e, as guidance counselors, partner with Ms. Du- Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Political Asylum and Immigrant Representation Project (PAIR). r of the International Student and Fami- Schlacter explained, “They would come and volunteer and talk through one’s constitutional rights, what to make sure that the student has a transition was happening under the current administration, and how it was changing people’s situations.” to a freshman’s but more in depth.” To Schlacter, “one of the key things [the CIRC provides is] immigration legal screening clinic[s].” in these introductions, and liaisons These monthly clinics began on December 17th, 2017 and are open to any and all immigrants residing are often enlisted to translate information into many languages in- in Massachusetts. In clinics, attorneys are available to meet with immigrants and provide legal advice cluding Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Chinese. and aid. Although Schlacter’s department does not directly provide the legal advice, it works with the rated from Veracruz, Mexico dur- Community Legal Services and Counseling Center (CLSACC). “We have our monthly legal clinic at freshman year. She spent two weeks as a CLSACC and we arrange for the volunteer immigration attorneys to provide the legal services. So it’s ,” looking in on the classes she was going to take the next free, monthly, for a couple of hours, and it’s open to all Massachusetts immigrant residents,” Schlacter . “They [connected me] with another [student] who was also explained. from Mexico [who] was a year older,” she said. This guidance, ac- was “very helpful.” She took six weeks of English classes over the summer before going into the sec- English Language Learners (ELL) program This type of transition is common among other into four levels of proficiency, teach- IMPACT OF TRUMP ing students other subjects like History and Algebra in a way that understanding of the language. Char- , explains, “The idea is once you’re done with ELL, you can just move right into mainstream English and ADMINISTRATION greater purpose than teaching English Under Trump’s administration, stricter laws and regulations have where students can build connec- been discussed, leading to a heightened fear throughout Cambridge’s tions with others who are in similar positions themselves. Campillo immigrant population. Mr. Roldan explained that laws regarding un- as a “very close-knit community.” documented immigrants have gotten “tougher.” He also observed that student from Costa Rica, said the it was easier to talk with students about their immigration status before her with “many other Latinxs.” Leon also the 2016 election. Today, he feels like he has to be “more conscious of limited her ability to “socialize with [his] students who may be undocumented or may be sensitive to that American students.” Campillo Lazcurain similarly said she wanted kind of question.” between immigrant students and Amer- Even at Know Your Rights, Schlacter said she noticed that the greatest numbers of people came right after the election and at the start of Trump’s presidency due to fear of his threats against immigrants. “We had lots of calls for [the training] right after the inauguration—in January, February, and March of 2017—and then it started trailing off,” she said. Schlacter explained that the reason for this trailing off was most likely a drop in fear due to the majority of Trump’s policies being blocked in court. Although increased fear has made it an even more stressful time MMIGRANT to be an immigrant in many places, Schlacter’s department works hard to eliminate anxiety, and CRLS makes sure students receive any and all often face a greater number of obstacles regarding their futures. However, Cam- resources without having to disclose their immigration status. to directly apply for most colleges, many do require a green card or other forms of documentation to apply “I remember when I arrived here,” Campillo Lazcurain said. “[The school] told me, ‘We won’t force you to tell us your immigration status, of regulation has become more strictly enforced. However, because Cam- but here is some help for you.’” She continued, “To this day, they help emphasized that regardless of immigration status, guidance coun- me with free lunch because of my family income and they don’t force me or anyone to tell what their immigration status is.” Page 10 IIN-N-DDEPTHEPTH December 2018 Combating a Stubborn Culture Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence at CRLS Sexual Violence at CRLS to say ‘no’ so many times where I you see folks in the hallways say- students said they did not know how Continued from page 1 was like, ‘This is absurd.’” ing and/or doing things, you can’t to report sexual harassment and According to senior Annie ignore it. You have to notice it, you sexual violence at CRLS. In fact, as well as the culture that creates Slate, the President of Fem Club, have to call it out … and then you freshman Stella Astbury said, “I these behaviors. the biggest didn’t even The club, along with other contributor to “There’s a culture of objectifying women, know there CRLS students, wrote to the ad- the harassment disrespecting what they want to do with their bodies [were] pol- ministration with thirteen demands, Danenberg icies about which included more training for and many oth- [and] the decisions that they make.” it.” Senior teachers, making information about ers say they Bella Lima the reporting process more acces- have experienced is the school’s have to make a report,” said Princi- said that “it’s not a thing that’s re- sible, and hiring a Title IX officer. culture. “There’s a culture of objec- pal Damon Smith. Mr. Smith held ally talked about often.” Title IX is a federal law that pro- tifying women, disrespecting what a training for staff at the beginning Ramon DeJesus, the Director hibits discrimination on the basis of of Diversity Development and the sex in federally-funded education Title IX officer for the district, ac- programs, and Title IX officers are knowledges that some of the poli- responsible for investigations into cies and resources regarding sexual allegations of Title IX violations. harassment and sexual violence are In the two years and eight unclear to students. months since these students wrote The school and district are the letter, CRLS has made sev- trying to address that, in part by eral significant changes, including attempting to make DeJesus more modifying the policies around how accessible to students. “I want to sexual misconduct is reported and be more known to students as a re- raising more awareness about the source, period … for these types of process itself. The district also hired concerns [and] for anything else,” a new Title IX officer in 2017. Still, he says. according to a recent survey of 200 When the CRLS administra- students conducted by the Register tion is alerted by a faculty member Forum, a significant number of stu- or student of an allegation of sexual dents are still experiencing sexual harassment or violence, they are re- harassment and sexual violence, in- quired to tell the student’s parents dicating that more progress needs to or guardians if that student is under be made. 18. Then, if the allegation is not a criminal offense (rape and assault Sexual Harassment and are examples of criminal offenses), Sexual Violence at CRLS the school investigates the claim, The Cambridge Public Schools talking to witnesses and the accused Non-Discriminatory Policy and to make a judgement as to whether Prohibition Against Sexual Harass- the allegation is substantiated. Next, ment defines sexual harassment they determine the appropriate con- as “unwelcome sexual advances, sequences, which range from hav- whether they involve physical ing a conversation with a student, to touching or not,” and defines sexual suspension, to expulsion. violence as including “rape, sex- All adults at CRLS are “man- ual assault, sexual battery, sexual Pictured: The 2016 walkout against sexual harassment at CRLS (top), and Ramon dated reporters,” which means that abuse, and sexual coercion.” DeJesus, CPSD Director of Diversity Development and Title IX Officer (bottom). they are legally bound by state law Photo Courtesy of: Cambridge Day (top), Ramon DeJesus (bottom) 38% of the 200 students who to report to the Department of Chil- took an RF survey said that they dren and Families if they suspect knew someone at the school who they want to do with their bodies of the year centered around an at- that a student is being abused or ne- had been sexually harassed by [and] the decisions that they make,” titude called “notice, interact/inter- glected. As LC L Dean of Students another CRLS student. Nearly a she said. “I think there is also a cul- vene, and report,” which “sets the Susie VanBlaricum says, “There is quarter of students said they knew ture of thinking that there aren’t dynamic up that we don’t accept” a reason we’re mandated report- a CRLS student who had experi- consequences for those actions.” certain kinds of behavior. ers. It’s because students aren’t old enced sexual violence by another Junior Eli Siegel-Bernstein enough to handle these big things CRLS student. Only 16% of female agrees with Slate. “I think that Policies and Procedures alone.” students said they felt “very safe” there’s a lot of misogyny that’s in- Unlike the procedures at the A student, who wished to re- from sexual ha- time of Fem main anonymous, told the Reg- rassment and “When you see folks in the hallways saying Club’s letter, stu- ister Forum that he was sexually sexual violence dents can now harassed by another CRLS student at CRLS. In con- and or doing things, you can’t ignore it.” report sexual in front of a faculty member. The trast, more than harassment and student did not feel comfortable re- half of male stu- sexual violence porting the incident, and the faculty dents said they felt “very safe” from grained into the culture at CRLS.” to any adult in the school, not just member did not report the incident sexual harassment and sexual vio- He said that these attitudes can be their dean, and can have a friend either. “It’s really unacceptable that lence on campus. hard to recognize since CRLS is or another person in the room with that teacher never reported it,” said Senior Gilli Danenberg told regarded as one of the most liberal them. The administration has also the student. the RF, “I feel like every other girl schools in the country. tried to make the reporting pro- However, Slate says that “the I’m talking to is like, ‘I’ve been ha- While many students feel the cess more visible through posters nature of mandated reporters means rassed.’” Danenberg also recounted school could be doing more, the in bathrooms and, most recently, that there is no place to just talk an experience she’d had with an- CRLS administration has been through two X-Blocks, one which about what’s happened to you,” if other CRLS student. “The guy was working to create a school culture focused on reporting in general and you don’t necessarily want to report pushing for it and I said ‘no,’” she that does not tolerate sexual harass- the most recent one on respect and the incident. said. “And then he kept pushing for ment and sexual violence. “The sexual harassment. Many members of the CRLS it, and I said ‘no.’ I eventually had climate that has to be set is, when Nevertheless, 42% of surveyed (Continued on next page) December 2018 IIN-N-DDEPTHEPTH Page 11 community that the RF interviewed ness sexual harassment and sexual One important change stu- said they had experienced sexual noted that students can be reluctant violence. dents feel the school could make to violence by another CRLS student to speak up about these incidents. However, health teachers Pat- reduce the prevalence of sexual ha- said that they had reported it. According to Slate, Lima elaborated on this is often due to a fear “Sexual violence and consent was never included in the health cur- why students tend not that, when someone re- riculum. There’s no education about which behaviors are to report: “It takes a lot ports an incident, “they are of strength to go and tell going to lose control over acceptable and which behaviors are not acceptable.” someone about something what happens.” Slate not- you’ve experienced like ed that many people who do report rick Kantlehner and Nicole Read are rassment and sexual violence is to this. When it’s not dealt with in the incidents feel like they are not kept both new this year and are working enforce harsher consequences for correct way, or the way you know it up to date through the investigation together to modernize and expand students who have harassed or as- is supposed to be dealt with, it kind process. of discourages you.” Mr. DeJesus suggested anoth- Other CRLS students noted er reason students stay quiet: “The that it can be hard to report quick folk who are subjected to those incidents of sexual harassment that things—like sexual harassment, happen in the hallway, as the vic- like discrimination—don’t feel tims might not know the perpetra- like they have [enough of] a voice tor’s name or even what they look to say, ‘Hey, this happened to me, like. believe me.’” The solution, he said, Mr. Smith acknowledges that is to both help students find the reporting is only part of the answer. courage to uncover that voice, and “The reporting process is good, but for the administration to have “the it’s … not the solution. The solution courage to do something about it is developing a community, cur- when we find that a wrong has been riculum, [and] experiences where committed.” we don’t have to have a reporting Slate would like there to be an process because everyone knows adult—maybe a social worker— what’s appropriate behavior, [and] who is not a mandated reporter that what’s not appropriate behavior, students could simply talk to about and how to address that, or how to any experiences with sexual harass- respond and behave that way.” ment and sexual violence. She says Last year, Mr. Smith said he that Fem Club has tried to be a space tried to make Wellness 2 manda- where students can come to talk tory as a way to develop that kind about their experiences, but that it of commu. “We are hoping to get can’t be the only space, since “high more students into Wellness 2 be- schoolers are not usually equipped cause from what we’ve understood, to deal with each other’s trauma.” Wellness [1] at ninth grade is good, but as students get older they need Health Education more opportunities to walk through Health teachers in Cambridge it,” he explained. teach about sexual harassment and And while it may seem like sexual violence in their classes. preventing sexual harassment and At CRLS, the health teachers use sexual violence from happening Planned Parenthood’s curriculum in the first place is an insurmount- Get Real as a foundation, and sup- able task for one school to take on, plement it with materials they find Alan Berkowitz, a national expert on their own and with another cur- in helping schools and communi- riculum called Safe Dates, which ties come up with ways to address is about preventing dating abuse. sexual violence who was recently Dating abuse is a pattern of abusive quoted in an NPR article, told the behaviors used to control or exert Register Forum in an email, “As power over a dating partner. with ecological or green issues, However, many students at change starts at home with oneself CRLS feel as though the health Pictured: Data from a Register Forum survey of 200 CRLS students. and expands. Not feeling that you education they have received hasn’t Graphic credit: Isabelle Agee-Jacobson can change everything does not jus- gone into enough detail about sexu- tify not changing something.” al harassment and sexual violence. the existing curriculum, including saulted other students. For junior Kayden Conelly, it “Sexual violence and consent was the topics mentioned above. “People are not willing to re- is clear what needs to be changed. never included in the health cur- In addition, a group of stu- port [incidents of sexual harass- “I want people to actually get re- riculum,” said Siegel-Bernstein. dents, led by Slate and Sisters on ment and sexual violence] because sources,” he says. “I want people to “There’s no education about which the Runway president Robie Scola they think that nothing is going to actually be believed. I don’t want behaviors are acceptable and which ’19, are teaching about consent in be done,” said senior Marly Cic- people to be like, ‘I can’t come out behaviors are not acceptable.” freshman health classes this year, colo. “If [the administration] really and and say anything.’ I feel like Less than half of students said something that Scola and Slate feel wants that culture to be put to the that’s what needs to happen.” on the Register Forum’s History teacher Kevin survey said that they had “People are not willing to report [incidents of sexual harassment and Dua thinks that strengthen- learned about topics such sexual violence] because they think that nothing is going to be done.” ing resources and the report- as the characteristics of ing process are important, healthy and unhealthy re- but that in order to eradicate lationships, the definition of sexual was lacking in their freshman own side and destroyed, they really need the culture of sexual harassment consent, factors like drugs and al- health classes. to start doing something and taking and sexual violence, there needs to cohol that impair a person’s ability Slate says, “There was no dis- action.” be a complete change in the way to give and receive sexual consent, cussion as to when do I say, ‘Hey, Of the students who said that students think about sexuality, gen- situations and behaviors that consti- can I do this?’ There was no discus- they had been sexually harassed by der, and power dynamics. tute sexual harassment and sexual sion of consent.” a CRLS student, none of them said In essence, “there has to be a violence, and what to do if you or a that they had reported the incident. revolution,” Mr. Dua said, “with all person you know experience or wit- Necessary Change Similarly, none of the students who hands on deck.” Page 12 OOPINIONPINION December 2018 Student Government Update: Reflecting on Progress this policy was held on De- student athlete is placed on so teachers and students can auditorium, and chill vibes By cember 18th. academic probation. How- correctly and respectfully in the gym and Main Caf- Grace Austin We have been meet- ever, the standard for “full address all classmates. eteria welcomed the five- Student Body President ing with faculty regarding team participation” is still a We also kicked off the day Thanksgiving break. athletic eligibility in order GPA of 70. year with the Door Deco- Shout out to Hakan West Our CRLS Student to create a system that will Another main focus rating Contest. Congratula- ’19 and Kalkidan Mamo Government started the truly support student-ath- Student Government has tions to the overall winner, ’19 for winning the half- year with momentum and letes when they are at risk addressed this school year Community Meeting (CM) court contest! enthusiasm. Within the first of not being able to play be- is adding pronouns to at- 3607; the CM with the The Senior Class month, we facilitated sev- cause of their grades. This tendance sheets and ensur- most inclusive and thought- sponsored the Haunted eral successful fundraisers is an issue that can help ing that class introductions ful decorations, CM 2202; Homecoming dance, the to ensure that we can put many students who have will include both names and the CM with the most first fall dance CRLS has on fun events this year that potential but are not given and pronouns. Currently, creative decorations, CM had in years. Follow- will be more affordable. If the maximum opportunity any student can ask a clerk 2601! ing Student Government you stopped by Lizzy’s Ice events for this school Cream or bought any gear, year include Skating thank you! Night (January), Cul- This year, we have ture Night (February), continued working on the Student vs. Staff Bas- Homework Policy, which ketball Game (March), focuses on the new class- Talent Show (April), room dynamics with tech- and then a string of nology, creating equitable events in May includ- opportunities for all stu- ing Junior and Senior dents to complete assign- Prom, Nest Fest, Cap- ments while balancing ture the Flag, and an religious and cultural prac- outdoor Movie Night! tices, as well as ensuring The Student Government homeroom is where much of the planning takes place. Additionally, we plan that extra-credit opportu- Photo Credit: Lucy Messineo-Witt to have a de-stress zone nities are accessible to all to grow. This issue has been or dean to change their re- In October, Jemma full of therapy dogs, col- students. In addition, we addressed on a district level corded gender that appears Kepner ’19 won the Hal- oring, and more to get are currently working with and continues to be a main on Aspen (and therefore loween Contest, showcas- through finals. Superintendent Dr. Ken- topic of debate at School attendance), and we want ing a strikingly similar look If anyone has con- neth Salim and the School Committee meetings. The to ensure that pronouns are to Audrey Hepburn. Come cerns that you would like Committee to integrate the GPA minimum used to be also included on the list. We November, we focused en- to address or events you new homework policy into a 67.5 in order for a student are working with technol- ergy around Falcon Pride wish to see, come to room CRLS classrooms, begin- to play sports. The Com- ogy faculty to make sure Day! The intensity of the 1606 on Monday morn- ning with a pilot program mittee recently lowered the pronouns and gender will dodgeball tournaments in ings at 7:15 AM or stop by next semester. The vote for minimum to a 60 before a appear on attendance sheets the fieldhouse, talent in the during CM. Go Falcons! Contextualizing the Revolt Against Democracy socio-economic systems usually them. Ever since, a tidal wave of democracy, we need to be active in By causes large segments of a popula- populism, from both the Left and civic affairs, and that means voting, Oscar Berry tion to be left behind—physically, the Right, has come crashing down showing up to town halls, lobbying Opinion Editor financially, and psychologically. upon the liberal world order and lawmakers, and then holding them The demographic migrations that caught it completely unprepared. accountable for the decisions they From the election of far-right come with urbanization and the OK, so there’s a revolt taking make. nationalist Jair Bolsonaro in Bra- shifting of political power from ru- place. What can we do to stop it? To Finally, what does the future zil to the retrenchment of the Chi- ral areas to cities understandably start, it is essential that we place a hold for us? To answer, I’d like to nese state to the institutional abuses leaves many fearful of changes in priority on solutions rather than ide- end this dark and gloomy commen- here in the United States, 2018 was society, and more likely to lash out ology; the back-and-forth ideologi- tary on a somewhat positive note. a bad year for democracy. So too against them. cal conflicts of national politics have While the recent trends of demo- were 2017, 2016, and, arguably, The period of democratiza- probably done more than anything cratic regression around the world 2015. In fact, most historians agree tion and relative calm since the end else to depress confidence in de- are disturbing, they are, I believe, that since the economic recession in of World War II, coined the “Long mocracy. This means that we must temporary. 2008, democracy itself has been go- Peace” by Yale Professor John Gad- do the hard research and figure out Populism has consistently ing through a recession of its own. dis, is certainly the longest one in what works and what doesn’t, even proven that it does not provide what With liberal democracies seemingly mod- if that it promised and leads to diminished falling all around us, it is worth ask- ern OK, so there’s a revolt taking may returns on human health and pros- ing ourselves why this is happen- times. place. What can we do to stop it? come perity while leaving a path of de- ing, what we can do to stop it, and A s into con- struction in its wake. what the future holds for us. such, flict with Eventually, as massive demo- So, first things first: why is this the natural effects of creative de- our pre-held political beliefs. graphic due to urbanization slows happening? In some ways, this so- struction explained above have One thing people can produc- and international trade becomes called “democratic recession” was been magnified, and the backlash tively advocate for is more ballot better regulated, the winds of reac- inevitable. Throughout history, pe- against globalism, liberal values, initiatives and participatory bud- tionary revolt will calm down. In riods of great progress always end and international affairs has been geting, programs that allow people socialist Mexico and Latin America up facing a popular revolt down the building up strength for decades. to have a direct influence on the in the 1880s, nationalist Europe in road. Prosperity, change, and mod- The 2008 economic reces- public decisions that affect them. the 1940s, and countless other re- ernization are all results of creative sion and its controversial aftermath These initiatives also help ensure gions across time, liberal values destruction, a process by which old (where most of the perpetrators that finding solutions remain at the triumphed with the passage of time. institutions and systems are broken were let off) was the final nail in the forefront, as ideology tends to take Democracy has faced hurdles and down to create newer, better ones. coffin for millions of people con- over as decisions are punted over to bumps before but has emerged vic- The negative side to this equation vinced that elites and the establish- the national level. torious in every instance. I am con- is that the dismantling of massive ment had completely abandoned Overall, if we want to restore fident that it shall do so again. December 2018 OOPINIONPINION Page 13 Sustainable Cheer: Finding Eco-Friendly Options to a study done by the American from as local a source as possible; of plastic produced annually in the By Christmas Tree Association. but, to be honest, if you are truly United States, nearly half comes Willa Frank Real trees are grown on farms concerned about your environmen- from packaging. Contributing Writer like any other crop and are therefore tal impact, you have much bigger Any way you can avoid plastic not a factor in global deforestation. issues to tackle than your Christmas packaging is good—whether it is by As I set out to write this ar- While the trees are growing, they giving the gift of an ticle, I felt like the Grinch: just still offer all the benefits of a nor- experience, choos- another climate article bringing mal tree such as cleaning ing a sustainably sad news and taking away holiday the air by ab- sorbing packaged gift, or cheer. But fear not, for I found that carbon. The closer making your own. holiday waste is much more within your tree Look for gifts pack- our control than other issues, and aged in paper or fabric it can easily be tackled at the indi- as opposed to plastic, and vidual level! when wrapping a gift, For those of you who celebrate try using tissue paper or Christmas, the choice of real versus cloth instead of wrap- fake trees is an important decision ping paper. After the you make each year, whether you holidays are over, save realize it or not. The general con- your wrapping paper/ sensus is that real trees are much tissue/ribbons/etc. (if more eco-friendly than fake ones, all is still intact) for but this claim is based on a num- next year. The holi- ber of variables that are different days are a time to think depending on each family. Buying about your impact by a real tree would definitely be bet- asking questions ter, but there are ways to make your Illustration Credit: Teymura Landsverk such as: Where fake tree eco-friendly too. does this come Fake trees are harmful because from? How was it made? For how of their materials and the required was grown to tree. long can I use this? Where will it transport. Most fake trees are made where you live, the less it has been Take holiday shopping and end up? of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a non- trucked, which accounts for most gifting, for example. Each year, The issue of holiday waste is recyclable plastic that produces of a Christmas tree’s impact. Addi- the wrapping paper used between simple, which is part of why it is toxins which circulate in the envi- tionally, real trees can be recycled Black Friday and the New Year so frustrating. Yet, this is an issue ronment and contribute sig- amounts to 50,000 that can be changed through small nificantly to the destruction Holiday waste is much more in our trees, and shopping steps and a simple increase in the of the ozone layer. In addi- control, and can easily be tackled during this season mindfulness of our celebration. By tion, most fake trees are pro- produces 25% more no means is this article here to take duced in China and shipped at the individual level. waste than the aver- away any of your family traditions, across the ocean, which adds age of the rest of the joys, or eccentricities. Instead, it significantly to their carbon after use. If you put your tree out on year. is here to raise awareness in order footprint. If you do go with a fake the curb within the first two weeks And, of course, there’s all of to guide the CRLS community as tree, it should be used for at least of January, Cambridge will recycle the packaging our gifts come in, it strives for a better future. Don’t eight years to have a smaller foot- it into mulch. as well as the packaging we add lose hope, and have a lovely holi- print than any real tree, according Whatever tree you buy, get it ourselves. Of the 32 million tons day season! The Gift of Gift-Giving: Generosity During the Holidays goes on in order to teach nection with the people they smaller scale—for example, tude.” He goes on to say, By ourselves how to make con- love. On Langer’s blog post a relationship between two “There is an emotional lift Ella Spitz nections and express our- “To give and to receive: people—open communica- when searching for a gift.” Contributing Writer selves emotionally. the when and the why,” tion is extremely important What Byrd talks about is al- Another important les- she writes, “Attending to for maintaining a healthy truism: our concern for oth- As we are nearing the son gift-giving teaches us someone else’s needs leads relationship. ers’ well-being. He believes holiday season, people are is an important one: friend- to affection for the person When it comes to ex- that gift-giving is a practice beginning to spread joy ship. One major necessity attended to. Discouraging pressing emotion, some say of selflessness and can help by giving presents to their of being a happy person a desired potential suitor actions speak louder than improve our psychological loved ones. Stella Jacobs is having people you care from giving, then, is clearly words, and one of the best health. ’21, currently enrolled in about. Yes, they may get un- the wrong strategy.” actions one can take to ex- Yes, the season for Jewelry Making, spends der your skin at press themselves presents is here. But keep her time crafting rings, ear- times, but these is giving a gift. in mind that giving pres- rings, and bracelets. How- people give Gift-giving is a practice of This has been ents year-round doesn’t ever, instead of keeping her you a sense selflessness and can help improve our proven time and make them less special. In class projects, she says she of purpose. In psychological health. time again as fact, giving presents year- tends to give them away as order to have people’s psycho- round makes each one presents to her friends. these people in logical health more important to yourself “It just gives me joy to your life, you need to have That being said, it is has improved as they gave and others. Each gift you see their faces when I hand the ability to make social important for us to know, gifts. give and each reaction you [them] a pair of earrings or connections, and gift-giving as humans, that cutting out In South University’s get can help maintain your a ring,” Jacobs reflects. “It teaches you that skill. this long-lasting tradition of article “The Psychology sense of happiness and bet- feels better because I know Despite the occasion- giving gifts would result in Behind Gift-Giving,” Devin ter your mental well-being. I made it, so it’s special.” al annoyance of searching a much lonelier and unaf- Byrd, the chair of the De- So, don’t miss out on gift- This makes sense, for the for a gift, experts like El- fectionate world. partment of Behavioral Sci- giving this week, month, or simple reason that generosi- len Langer, a professor of Communication be- ences at South University, year. The more presents you ty makes us happier. It is in- psychology at Harvard, say tween individuals is another says, “Giving a gift is a uni- give, the more you practice deed important that we con- that not giving gifts would pillar of a successful and versal way to show inter- generosity. And, as they say, tinue to give gifts as time put a damper on one’s con- thriving society. Even on a est, appreciation, and grati- practice makes perfect. Page 14 FFOODOOD && CCULULTURETURE December 2018 Haitian Fried Patty “Pate Kode” meat using a Haitian seasoning called Seasonal Vegetables By “epis.” To make epis, coarsely chop up all Three Delicious, Fresh Recipes Dachenie Ganthier the marinade ingredients and add every- Contributing Writer Preheat oven to 425ºF. thing to a blender. Blend until smooth like By In a dry pan over medium a paste. Miriam Alvarez- Haitian patties are a type of “fritay,” which heat, toast almonds, stir- Rosenbloom are fried foods like meat and plantains. ring often, until golden To cook your patties, add a little bit of water Layout Designer Sometimes, fritay is served with a spicy and place on a pan over low heat. Cook for brown and fragrant, about coleslaw side dish called “pikliz.” If you 10-15 minutes until the water evaporates. 3-5 minutes. ever visit Haiti, you have to try fritay. You After you cook the meat, let it sit while you While I have been doing can often see merchants selling them on the start with your dough. more than my fair share of Roughly chop broccolini streets! baking cookies and cakes into 3-inch pieces, and The patties are made of dough and filled For the dough, put flour and baking soda this winter, I always feel toss with olive oil and salt. with meat or any filling of your choice; I inside a large bowl. Then, fill another bowl sluggish eating so many Spread out on a baking usually make them with ground beef. In my with water, adding salt and hot sauce to sweets. sheet and roast for 18-20 culture, we don’t measure anything, which taste. Add the water mixture to the flour These are a few vegeta- minutes, or until edges are may be a problem when following this rec- gradually, mixing at the same time until you ble-focused recipes that dark and crispy. ipe. get a firm dough. After that, roll the dough are warm, delicious, and on a medium or flat slab depending on the comforting—the perfect Meanwhile, whisk togeth- Marinade Ingredients: size you want your patties to be. way to bring some fresh- er tahini, lemon juice, and 1 medium onion ness back into the winter a pinch of salt. Add water 1/2 of a bell pepper (green or red) Then, the most fun part: you start filling the months. until the sauce is the con- 3 cloves of garlic dough with meat. Add diced hard-boiled sistency of pancake batter 1 stalk of green onion eggs to the meat, if you would like. Al- Honeynut Squash with (it will get thicker before A few bunches of parsley though eggs are optional, the patties taste Brown Butter, Maple, it loosens). Set aside. Optional: ground pepper delicious with them! Close the patties from and Walnuts left to right and press both ends down, kind To serve, arrange broc- Patty Ingredients: of like dumplings. Ingredients: colini, and top with tahini Ground beef (or any other ground meat) 2 honeynut squashes, and almonds. All-purpose flour (around 1 cup) To fry them, put a pan on high heat. After halved and seeded Small spoonful baking soda heating the pan, add oil. Then, once the oil ½ cup water Whole-Roasted Carrots Water (around 1/4 cup) is heated, lower to medium heat and fry ½ stick butter with Harissa Pinch of salt the patties. Watch them carefully and keep ¼ cup walnuts, broken Drop of hot sauce turning because they burn easily. into pieces Ingredients: Optional: diced, hard-boiled eggs 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 pound carrots, halved Then, serve and enjoy, because I know you Salt, to taste and scrubbed Directions: will! Haitian patties are a lot of hard work, Juice of half a lemon ½ tbsp honey First, marinate your meat. I marinate my but it pays off. 1 tsp harissa Directions: 3 tbsp olive oil Preheat oven to 425˚F. Large pinch of Maras pep- Holiday Cutout Cookies per Place squash halves face Pinch of salt 2 tsp melted butter hook of a standing mixer) down in a roasting pan Plain greek yogurt By 3 tbsp milk until a pliable dough forms, and add ½ cup of water, Julian Knight 1/4 tsp vanilla extract with no lumps or pockets or enough to lightly cover Directions: Opinion Editor Optional: assorted food col- of flour. Turn the dough out the bottom. Cover with Preheat oven to 450ºF. oring onto a lightly floured sur- aluminum foil and roast This simple and fast cook- face and form into a ball. until soft, around 45 min- Mix together honey, haris- ie recipe has been used by Directions: utes. sa, olive oil, pepper, and my family for many years. Preheat oven to 400ºF. This dough does not require salt in a small bowl. While some cookie recipes chilling, so you can start Take off foil and roast for require hours of chilling, First, cream the butter and cutting the cookies immedi- another 10 minutes. In a Put carrot halves in a careful mixing, and extend- sugar together in a large ately! Evenly roll the dough pan over medium heat, roasting pan, and toss ed baking times, this dough bowl (the mixture should out to about 1/8 of an inch melt butter and cook until with glaze. Roast, toss- does not need to be chilled not feel sandy). Then, add thick. it foams and browns. ing occasionally, until soft before use. And, and caramelized (around after only six min- Place desired cook- Add in walnut pieces, ma- 50-55 minutes). utes, the cookies ie cutters and press ple syrup, lemon juice, and are fully baked! to ensure a uniform salt, stirring constantly. Serve with a dollop of yo- If decorations are cut. Once ready, use Spoon sauce over squash, gurt and a drizzle of olive desired, the includ- a spatula to trans- squeeze on more lemon as oil. ed frosting recipe fer the cookies to needed, and serve. works great, but a nonstick baking they still taste great sheet and bake for Roasted Broccolini with by themselves. about six minutes, Tahini and or until light brown Toasted Almonds Cookie Ingredi- on the sides (small- ents: er cookies may re- Ingredients: 1 cup butter Photo Credit: Julian Knight quire less time). 1 bunch broccolini 1 cup sugar the egg and vanilla, and mix 1-2 tbsp olive oil 1 egg until fully incorporated. For the frosting, combine 2 tbsp tahini 1 tsp vanilla extract all ingredients in a bowl un- 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 cups flour In a smaller, separate bowl, til smooth then incorporate Salt 2 tsp baking powder sift the flour and baking food coloring, if desired, powder together, then add to with a fork. Wait until the Photo Credit: Miriam Alvarez- Frosting Ingredients: the butter mixture. Combine cookies are fully cooled be- Directions: Rosenbloom 2 cups powdered sugar well (ideally with the dough fore frosting with a knife. December 2018 GGAMESAMES ANDAND HHUMORUMOR Page 15 CRLS RESPONDS: December Word Search What are your plans for December break?

Bridgette Lamkin Class of 2019 “I’m probably just finishing college applications—nothing fun in particular.”

Nalani Jones Class of 2022 “Eating.”

Andrew Millar Class of 2022

“I’m going to see my family in Ireland.” Word Bank ACAPELLA WINTER ENVIRONMENT COOKIES CREED STUDENTGOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS BREAK DANCEWORKS Abderrezzak Alfrid PARTICIPATORYBUDGETING Class of 2020 BLACKOPS MURAL “I’m going to lead a Word Search by William Reed soccer camp.”

Peter Fulweiler Class of 2019

“I’m going to eat a lot of food and drink egg- nog. Yay!”

Imran Hussain Class of 2022

“I’m going to have happy fun with my family.”

“Losing Your Phone Guide” Comic by Teymura Landsverk

Robie Scola Class of 2019 Editorial “I’m going to my grand- parents’ house, and I’m Note: gonna eat a lot!” Answers to the November Edition’s crossword puzzle can be found online Lili MacArthur at Class of 2022 registerforum.org! “My cousins are visiting from Rome!”

By Charlie Reed Comic by Teymura Landsverk Page 16 SSPORPORTSTS December 2018 The Register Forum Winter Sports Preview By Leo Barron, Charlie Bonney, and Harold Klapper

Boys Basketball Girls Basketball

Last season, the boys varsity basketball team lost their first game The girls basketball team is hoping to return back to their dominant after a long winning streak, snapping their 53 win record. They ways this winter. Last season, the team did not make the state tour- still made an incredible tournament run before losing to Lawrence nament, which left many team members disappointed. However, in a thrilling game. Even with the loss of five seniors last year, the they’re hoping to use this experience as motivation to dominate this team seems geared up for another tournament title. Khai Smith, a year. As senior Kalkidan Mamo says, “We are on our CRLS revenge junior on the team says, “We’re better this year because we have tour. We are ready to battle one game at a time.” more players that can operate better together.”

Swimming Fencing This season looks to be another solid one for the fencing team, The boys swim team is ready to start a fresh season, and this year which has been doing very well recently. Many new members they are hoping to succeed. With the return of many upperclass- have joined the fencing team, according to sophomore Ethan men and new freshmen joining the team, the team hopes to win Skenderian. “It was great to see all the new people wanting to some meets and get as many swimmers as they can to Regionals. join the fencing team,” he explained. “It really shows how many Lucas Tedesco, a junior on the swim team says, “This year, we’re people are interested in the sport and want to contribute to its ex- much healthier and younger and we’re hoping to have better lead- pansion.” This year, the team is looking to build on their success ership. So far, so good.” from previous seasons. Skenderian said, “This season, we hope to surpass our record from last year and we also hope to qualify for States.”

Boys Indoor Track Girls Indoor Track The girls indoor track and field team is coming off a strong cross After a long fall season of cross country, the boys indoor track and country performance in the fall and hopes to remain strong dur- field team is excited and eager to take on the winter. With a huge ing the winter season. The team hopes to improve this year and, turnout of students and talent this winter, they hope to translate with effort from freshmen and veterans on the track team, it is on their skill into awards and an exciting season overall. Eben Low- pace to do so. Sophia Price, a sophomore on the team, says, “I’m enstein, a sophomore on the track and field team, says, “We’re excited for the new season and I think the girls have a good chance really looking forward to seeing what we can do this year and the at making States.” The team hopes to improve this year and is team has gotten some great new additions.” willing to put in the effort it takes to have a great season and ac- complish their goals.

Boys Hockey Girls Hockey Coming off of an incredible season last year, the boys hockey team wants to get even better. After an early loss in the tournament last Girls hockey hopes to return to their winning ways for the new year to Wayland, the team hopes to get further into the playoffs season, and feel like they have what it takes to make this come- this season. While the team did lose eleven seniors, the returning back. After only losing two seniors, the team is filled with players players and new freshmen on the team still think that this year can with plenty of experience and determination. If the team can play be better than last season. Luc Denney, a sophomore on the varsity together and work hard, they will be hard to beat. Molly Doran, a team, says, “We can have a better team than last year; we just have sophomore on the team, says, “This year, I feel like we are work- to take this season seriously.” ing a lot better as a team, and I think it is going to show in games.”

Gymnastics Wrestling The CRLS gymnastics team is known for its work ethic and com- mitment to success, and this year is no exception. The gymnas- The CRLS wrestling team hopes to have a good season follow- tics team hopes to improve upon their achievements from their ing a very successful year, during which a student won in their previous season. “This season [is] a lot better than last season category in States. Junior wrestler Henry Goodman says, “We are in a way because we have more girls, and there’s more diversity hopeful for another successful season.” The team hopes to pick between the grade levels,” said senior Keenan Sheaves. “We have up from where they left off last winter and improve. Although the a lot more freshmen, and a few sophomores as well as juniors and team was successful last year, they often struggled to have enough seniors who are all contributing to the team this year, and I think wrestlers. Goodman explained, “We need new members, so new that’s exciting to look forward to.” wrestlers are welcome as long as registration is open.”