Verdict September/October 2014

September/October 2014 Volume 47 Issue 1

The

Cardozo High School 57-00 223 Street Bayside, New York 11364

V erdict

By Elizabeth An

There are 3650 students currently enrolled at Cardozo this year, but the numbers are subject to change every day, according to the attendance office.

For the year 2014-2015 our school has received $18 million for providing education to these students, with approximately 270 faculty members.

According to Principal Gerald Martori, the reason we

have a reduced budget is due to the effect of the “register audit”. The register audit is the process of giving the Department of Education an estimation of the number of students that might be attending the school that year.

Therefore, the school receives the amount of money based on the number of students.

Then the administration determines the number of staff.

When the number of students is less than expected, the extra money is returned to the Department of Education. However, if the number of students is more than expected, the school receives more money.

Because we did not have the number of students than expected in the past, we have been paying back money.

“We have made a deal to pay back the money for three years, and currently we are on our second year,” said Principal Gerald Martori.

Due to the current restitution, there is and there will be a reduced amount of money to fund and support our school for the next two years.

Most classrooms you walk into are unimpressive, the walls are the same color, the floor blends from one room to the next, the desks, in neat rows, are uninspiring, perhaps there are a few inspirational posters on the wall, but for the most part one classroom pretty much looks a lot like the next.

Art teacher Kim Salisbury has brought art to the art room in a creative, innovative way. She and her students were busy over the summer; they worked in groups of two, painting replicas of famous artwork onto the desks.

The project took four weeks to complete, the process of completing each desk was strenuous. First the desks were washed, then sanded, and coated with acrylic. Then the table was gridded in order for the artwork to be sketched more accurately. After, the artwork was painted on. Finally, the desk was recoated with a seal.

Eighteen desks in total now display modern, contem-

porary, African American and Early American paintings. Senior Toni Harris, who completed two desks said, “I felt like I was doing something good for the Dozo community. I felt like I was giving back to the students.”

Ms. Salisbury has received plenty of compliments on the desks. Teachers have even asked to have art painted in their classrooms. However, because the tables are smaller, she has not considered doing so.

Ms. Salisbury’s idea of a little “art museum” in the class was a success; she felt this project was “a good way to bring art history to the classroom.” When students initially saw the desks, in addition to being surprised, they thought the desks were actual paintings laid there, not art done by the students.

Isaiah Johnson, a junior, said, “Seeing this artwork every day makes my day brighter and inspires me to become a better artist.”

If Cardozo Had a Million Dollars

By Rita Yousef

Did you know that by simply handing in your lunch form, you are helping our school receive additional funding?

Whether you eat lunch every day, or not at all, completed lunch forms assist Cardozo with obtaining the money we need.

With close to 4,000 students enrolled, Cardozo is jam-packed and needs all the financial help it can get. With recent budget cuts, our school has had to adjust its expenses; we can no longer afford certain extracurricular activities, resources for classes, and resources. The way to get back everything we’ve sacrificed is by submitting lunch forms to receive financial assistance.

According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, schools with the highest percentage of low-

income families are provided additional funding to guarantee students instructional activities, counseling, parental involvement, and program improvement.

The Department of Education, which is where funding comes from, is informed of the percentages of low income families through lunch forms.

In recent years, Stuyvesant, Bayside, and Midwood High Schools have all received Title I Funding from the DOE. Last year, Cardozo was short 900 forms from receiving the benefit.

“Although I don’t eat school lunch, I hand in a lunch ap-

Students in summer art class paint artwork onto desks.

plication every year because I know I am helping out our school,” said junior, Crystal Zhang.

Marilyn Moon, school lunch application secretary, stressed that it is crucial for every student to hand in a completed lunch application to increase our school’s chances at Title I Funding.

“Regardless of if you have or have not filled out a lunch form last year, if your family income has or has not changed, or if you neve r eat

WE WANT YOU What’s Inside

Page 2

Sara’s Safari Adventure

Page 3

Cardozo’s Cool Clubs

Page 4

school lunch, all students still need to fill out a lunch form at the start of every school year.”

As of October 21, 2014, 2,084 lunch forms have been submitted. We still need about 1,400 more completed forms to determine if we are entitled to Title I Funding.

Another advantage of handing in a lunch form is that students who fall in a certain income level and are taking the SATs or are in an AP class may qualify for test fee waivers.

You can go to nyc.applyformlunch.com to see if you qualify for free or reduced price lunch and to submit your lunch form.

While there is no deadline for handing in a lunch from, the deadline to determine eligibility for Title I Funding is October 31, 2014.

TO FILL OUT YOUR LUNCH FORMS Deadline: October 31, 2014

Page 5

A Big New for Apple

U Goals Got it 2?

What Do You Have?

By Brianna F. Cannon

Student art decorate desks in room 313.

“We have made a deal to pay back the money over three years, and currently we are on our second year.”

Desks to Draw You In

Photos by Sheila Clark

Making Sense of Our Budget

Inform, enlighten, entertain.

Page 6 Step

Four Films to

Freak You Out Page 7 You Know You’re Addicted When...

Page 8

Bowling Team Strikes Again

{

{

NEWS

More Than a Bucket of Cold Water

By Jeffrey Caibal

Matthew Nunez, a junior, said, “I think that the ALS challenge was a success but I think there could be other various options then just dumping water, which could possibly lead to health concerns.”

Besides just health concerns, many wonder if whether or not the challenge even raised money.

“I think that it started as a good way to spread information however it got to the point where some people only did it for the attention,” indicated by Aston Simpson, also a junior.

The Ice-Bucket challenge was a wild success; the craze has generated over $100 million dollars, according to the ALS foundation.

And to assure donors of their donations their website states that the money is used to provide aid to patients with the disease and for research on a possible cure.

Despite many questions, there’s no doubt that this challenge has brought full awareness to millions of people, not only here in the U.S. but worldwide. We can all agree that the ALS Challenge has brought a profound affect on the world in its attempt to one-day find a cure for this sad disease.

Sara’s Safari Adventure B

y

Sara Levine, S.O Vice President, experienced culture shock when visiting Tanzania, Africa this summer. On June 26, Sara left behind modern society’s distractions and ventured on a four week Overland Summers’ journey, with 12 students and two counselors from across the globe.

From running water, to bathrooms to all forms of communication, Sara had to leave all the comforts of home behind. The group often slept in tents, and had to prepare meals on a single burner, they did not even have the luxury of running water or indoor plumbing. In most places there were no toilets; but holes in the ground, even at airports and restaurants. Showers were not available daily, nonetheless, nature in all its beauty had engulfed Sara and she adapted easily.

The first week in Tanzania, Sara, was surrounded by mountainous terrain, new people and a very different way of life that she describes as eye opening. “Walking through the villages and seeing kids with torn clothing was heartbreaking. Their homes were practically rubble, made of cow dung and straw, with 6 to 10 family members living in them.”

Aside from visiting various villages the group spent a lot of their time hiking and volunteering.

Sara traveled through a mountain range located in North-East Tanzania. The first test was adapting to the new environment. The high elevation quickly became an abrupt difficulty for all the kids.

Sara and her friends had to encourage each other through physical and emotional difficulties, “We spent the first week conquering summits and bonding as a group.”

After they hiked through the Usambara Mountains they camped out on a cliff looking over the city of Lushoto. They were greeted by children that would run up to them and scream “jambo” which means hello in Swahili. The group definitely stood out and attracted attention wherever they went, “They called us ‘mzungu’ which means white people, and they would come up to us to see our cameras and other gadgets, which they had never seen before. The kids are taught to ask for money, they don’t know anything different.” But Sara and her group were instructed not to give out anything, because that was not the purpose of the trip.

The second week they hiked through the Serengeti, led by one of the Maasai tribe leaders. “His name was Namba and he wore a red robe and carried a spear, his sandals were made of car tires, made by the women in the tribe.

By Hayley Schade

RicardoMarin

The life of talented Cardozo alumnus, Ricardo Marin was taken on Sept 27. While trying to reach the height of his ath- Coach Richard Parascos was devletic career as a soccer player, astated by the news. The team Marin was tragically killed in played a tribute game, honorColombia, his native country. ing Marin against local rival Marin was a key player for Cardo- Francis Lewis, Wednesday, Oct. zo’s boys soccer team. After grad- 1, 2014, which they won 2 to uating he went on to play for The 1. They plan to retire his numGolden Eagles, a semi-profession- ber, 10, at the end of the season. al team in Colombia. On his way to practice, Marin and four other players were in a fatal car accident.

While he played with Cardozo, Marin inspired his teammates with his determination and positivity.

“Ricardo was a person with a huge heart. He cared about his friends and family with his entire heart. Everyone should follow his footsteps in how he never quit his goals. He did everything possible to pursue his dream, he never ever gave up. He chased it, he sacrificed everything, and before he was gone, he reached it,” said alumnus Cristian Almeida, who had played soccer with Marin. Ricardo Marin in Colombia.

“Every time I picture Ricky, I see him running down the field, never giving up,” said senior Sudeepta Tarafder who played with Ricardo in 2012 and 2013. “I never met a player who wanted this more than Ricardo; he truly understood the meaning of working hard.”

Photo by Cristian Almeida

All of us are fully aware of the Ice-Bucket Challenge that has stormed social media and had become a worldwide phenomenon.

We’ve seen countless videos of people challenging and dumping water on each other. This craze even hit celebrities from Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez, LeBron James, and even Oprah Winfrey. But the real question is if this trend is even working or supporting the people with the disease?

For those of you who don’t know, ALS is a disease that stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” It causes the nerve cells of the brain and the spinal cord to slowly lose function. A person with ALS will eventually be unable to eat, walk, talk, and will be forced to rely on others for help. This disease is fatal and unfortunately has no cure.

So, the Ice-Bucket Challenge works like this: if you’ve been nominated you have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on yourself or donate $100 to the ALS foundation. To keep this ice-bucket mania going you are entitled to nominate others as well. But many have their doubts.

Remembering

Mahir Mahmood The women’s ears were stretched, as a sign of beauty, and their gauges were larger than a quarter.”

“We taught Namba how to play Frisbee and soccer, and he taught us about the Maasai culture. On the last day there, he slaughtered a goat for a feast.”

During the celebration the men in the tribe made loud animal noises while they competed to see who could jump the highest.

The women sang along and did a dance of their own. “They called us up and put their necklaces on us while we danced along.”

While on safari, a two-day land rover cruiser traveling through the Ngorongoro crater, Sara got to see exotic animals ranging from giraffes, lions, hyenas, and elephants in their natural habitats and got as close as 10 feet away.

The rest of the time she was hiking through the Serengeti, “it was like camping out in the middle of nowhere.” One of the most memorable moments was when they were awoken by a roaring lion right outside their tents. They were accompanied by their gun guide Maurice who was a park ranger.

Sara said, “I felt safe, and I was glad that we didn’t have too many people protecting us. It made the experience more authentic.”

A camp tradition Sara enjoyed was, “We would sit in a circle

as we ate desert, some kind of chocolate, and we told our high and low of the day. Then we would say our cheers to thank someone for a kind gesture.”

During the third week Sara volunteered at the Living Water Children Center Orphanage.

There were 36 children ranging from ages of 5-12. These kids were either abandoned by their families or taken away from an unsafe environment. She learned the stories of these children and got to know them. It was very emotional for her; the things she discovered were astonishing. One of the girls at the orphanage lost her mother to HIV and her stepfather left her on the side of the road, she was found at the brink of death at the age of seven. When it was time for the group to leave, many of the children wrote them letters, “We continue to keep in touch with the family that runs the orphanage,” Sara said.

The highest point of the trip was literally the roof of Africa as the group conquered Kilimanjaro during their last week there. It took six days to climb up and two days to climb down. At the base of Kilimanjaro, where they slept, the elevation was a 15,000 feet. On summit day, when they reached the top, they were awoken at midnight to put on their, head lamps,

oxygen tanks, and layers; it was -10 degrees, “We had insulated sleeping bags, but it was really scary to wake up gasping for air.

Bundled and suited up, they started their ascent, it was pitch black. It took five hours to get to Gillman’s point, where Sara’s oxygen tank ran out. Thankfully one counselor who made it to the top with the group, gave Sara her tank and continued on to the summit without a tank. There were another three hours to climb to get to the Uhuru peek, elevation 19,341. Along the way everyone got sick in one way or another, one of the counselors got really sick with pulmonary altitude sickness and was sent back down the mountain. Despite these issues the group triumphantly reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Upon returning back home to Bayside, New York, “I realize how grateful I am for what I have at home,” Sara said. “I feel like people in the US take things for granted and let the littlest things bother them. Traveling to a third world country made me realize these small things for us are extravagant items for them. I want people to know that you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to help someone, there are opportunities that you can grab everyday of your life.”

Photo submitted by Sara Levine

Phoyo submitted by Sara Levine

Sara Levine on an African Safari.

2 The Verdict SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

Sara Levine and group on the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

September 2014 Volume 50 Issue 1

Cardozo High School 57-00 223 street Bayside, New York 11364

{

Cardozo’s Coolest Clubs

By Shannon Grey

The cafeteria roared with Cardozo pride and anticipation for the 2014-2015 club year.

There wasn’t a single desolate corner or table not decorated with signs encouraging you to join a club.The sloppy sign up sheets and chanting were made by devoted club presidents and members.

Along with many previously running clubs, there are also some noteworthy new ones.

Arm wrestling club is currently up as an official club this school year and president Grant Koster is nothing short from eager! “I’m trying to make people realize that arm wrestling is a sport,” Grant claimed when asked about his club. Not only is he willing to devote the time to his new hobby, but also has set goals.

“Towards the end of the year I will try to set a tournament against another school with an arm wrestling club.”

With that being said, it’s easy to say that Cardozo is jam-packed with school spirit and the eagerness to come together every year and pro-

mote the wide range of clubs.

But with the new club policies, could being a part of a club become more tedious than amusing? One of the new policies include, clubs being cut short. No clubs are allowed to end any later than 5:00 p.m. or start any earlier than 3:00 p.m. To some, this is beneficial considering you will be able to leave your club earlier; but it can also be extremely inconvenient if you don’t end earlir than 9th period. Even the students that end 9th have to wait 30 minutes until their clubs officially begin. If you’re one of those students who sign up for a handful of clubs without any intention of consistently attending or being active, you’re out of luck this year. Starting now, weekly attendance sheets must be submitted every week by the club president. If you fail to do so once, you will get a warning. If you fail to do so twice, your club will be officially dismissed. This may seem cruel and be monotonous for club presidents, but it’s probably the most beneficial way to

NEWS

{

S.O SPEAKS OUT

Photo taken by Annie Bercy

keep track of who’s actually attending their clubs.

Anoth Inform, enlighten, entertain. er new rule was announced at Hi Cardozo! Hope everyone the club fair by Coordinator had a great summer, and is of Student Activities (COSA), ready to get back into the Mrs. Kierez is, you are no school year. I am Valentina longer allowed to go outside Acquista your S.O. President. to get food, and reenter the When I first came into Cardobuilding. zo I was a shy freshman who This could mean waiting did not really fit in, so I joined aimlessly around the buildthe track and field team. It was ing for hours. Junior Michelle one of the best decisions I made at Cardozo and I encourage evYang, said “I end 8th pd and eryone to get involved in a club or team. I learned about these I have to wait more than an clubs by attending the club fair, which was held on September hour for clubs to start.”

30th and was a success! The freshmen sophomore mixer that Others believe that getting followed was also filled with performances by the Judgettes, together with mutual club DUCC, and the new Dare to Dance club. If you did not attend members to roam Springfield the club fair you can come down to 153 so see the completed is one of the best parts about club list. Getting involved is a great way to meet new people being a part of any club after and find a club that seems interesting to you. school. Junior, Danny Chen, If you loved the freshmen sophomore mixer and want more likes to get out of the building this year we will also be holding our Halloween Dance, on Frifor some fresh air and a bite day October 17th. Wear your spookiest but appropriate costo eat, before coming back for tumes. There willbe snacks, music, and a lot of dancing. Anafter school activities. other Halloween tradition is the Cardozo Halloween Carnival, Will these changes cause a which will be held on October 24th. Unfortunately it is only change in productivity and available to children not in high school, but if you have youngenjoyment of clubs? This year er siblings you can inform them about this event. Also if your there are about a totalof 33 club would like to participate in this event, and prepare a game clubs and compared to last for the children speak to the S.O. for more information. year’s booming 73, that is a Along with attending after school events there are also events huge drop. during school and on the weekends! Our annual football homecoming game will take place on Saturday, November 1st at 10 a.m. on the field. This event is open to all, so please come and show your support. An event that I am especially excited for this year is senior spirit week! During this week there are specified themes for each day and only seniors can dress up, this will be held from Monday, November 17th through Friday, the 21st. Underclassmen will be able to participate in the spirit week that will occur in the spring, which is just as fun.

The S.O offers Cardozo’s students so many ways to get involved and not just go right home after school, so take advantage of all of these great things. Unfortunately I will be graduating in the spring and I cannot imagine leaving my second home and my best friends. Though, I am excited to start college, I will still miss my home away from home. So get involved, study hard, and continue to have a great school year!

Sincerely your president,

Valentina Acquista P.S. If you have any questions, feel free to come down to room 153!

New Year, New Talent

By Hayley Schade With the new school year in full swing and the athletic teams already assembled, new talent was asked their perspective and thoughts on joining the fall teams. Many expressed that they were at first very nervous to join because they were intimidated by the veteran players.

This was especially true for newly added player Ben Ofer on the boys Varsity Soccer team who said, “Before coming into tryouts I was very anxious because I did not know the players and wasn’t sure if I would make the team.”

The newcomers did not know what to expect coming into tryouts, Michelle Zhang, a veteran on Cardozo’s girls’ varsity swim team, recalled her first tryout and said, “At first the tryouts were hard because I wasn’t used to the drills and methods of training, but over time I got used to them and began to perform at my best.”

“The one thing I stress to all prospective players is to

really practice and be prepared for tryouts, because many may not be used to the level of play,” said Sudeepta Tarafder, the Co-Captain of the Boys Varsity soccer team.

Thus all of these aspects could create a very nerve-wracking first tryout. However this was not true for everyone, “Tryouts were not as bad as I expected because I knew people on the team, which made them easier,” stated Zachary Chiu, a key member of Cardozo’s boys fencing team. Already knowing members on a team made some feel more comfortable and allowed players to get insider tips on how they can improve their chances of making on the team.

Throughout the rest of the tryouts, sophomore Domenica Romo, who made it onto the girls’ varsity soccer team, said that she felt welcomed by her new teammates and adjusted to the practices well.

That being said, many of those who are scared or are too timid to tryout, take the opportunity

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Students dance during the Club Fair.

to be involved in school and join one of Cardozo’s amazing athletic teams.

However, since many fall teams are already in season, don’t despair, there are many spring sports looking for potential players. One of the few sports with available spots is Cardozo’s Boys Table Tennis, which does not require experience, just good grades as stated by the head coach, Mr.Glasel.

Another spring team that is in search of new players is Girls’ Varsity Tennis. Although their season is in the spring, tryouts are taking place right now.

Therefore, if you’re looking to tryout “passion and ability is required to make the team,” said coach, Neil Baskin.

October

24: Halloween Carnival 29: Report Card Distribution

November

4: Election Day/ No Students 5: Foriegn Food Night/ Parent Teacher Conf. Evening 6: Career Fair 7: Parent Teacher Conference Afternoon 11: Veteran’s Day/ School Closed 12-14: Canned Food Drive 17-21: Senior Spirit Week 21: Cardozo Night Live 27-28: Thanksgiving Break

The Verdict SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2014

3

{ SCHOOL SUCCESS { How I Survived Freshman Year

By Maggie Zhang

Freshman year is one of the toughest battles in a person’s life. It was hard to adjust to my new high school life.

A new lifestyle, new friends, new subjects to learn, along with new quirky teachers, and not to mention, new trials and dilemmas. Even with all these things thrown at me, I managed to survive freshman year, and move on to sophomore year as a better person.

One of the most problematic trials was peer pressure.

Peer pressure is a big prob-

lem, and I now know why because I have experienced it first-hand. Being constantly put under peer pressure was very stressful. Even though sometimes I wanted to give in to temptation, I knew it would affect my future greatly. One of my dilemmas was choosing what I wanted now and what I wanted in the future. I have plans for the future, and I wasn’t planning on letting myself ruin my own plans. In order to stay on top of things, I wrote a journal. I wrote about

my goals, ideas, future plans, and priorities. I tracked my progress, and added motivational quotes because I knew I would have difficult days when I just wanted to quit.

In the previous years, many teachers stressed the idea of “goals and priorities.” I couldn’t grasp how important goals and priorities were, and I hardly bothered with them.

Thanks to keeping track of my progress, priorities, and goals, I realized the role they play in life. Keeping track of

A Positive Plan to Success

What is your idea of success?

And, how hard are you willing to work for it?

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself these questions?

What have you come up with?

If you have no answer, it’s probably because you never really thought about it. And if you never really thought about it, then you’re probably not as successful as you could be.

Here’s a list of steps that will help you forge a plan; and take action. Understanding yourself is the first step in being successful.

1. Be Responsible For Yourself – “You are the master of your own destiny.”

Whether you succeed or fail in anything, most of it is your own doing. Most unsuccessful people spend a lot of their time complaining, they blame others for their disappointments.

Taking responsibility for yourself is the only way to avoid the pitfall of failure. When you believe that success or failure is up to you, even if you work within a team, you understand

your own role in the outcome.

Your mind-set is the first thing you have to master. Excuses will only slow you down and get in your way. So, stop making excuses and own up to everything you do.

2. Start Now – Today is a perfect day to come up with a plan. This should include small manageable steps that you will decide for yourself, because after all you know what you need to do better than anyone else.

Don’t procrastinate, start right now. Write down your goals, and place them somewhere where you can see them, to remind you every day. Put a post-it note on your bathroom mirror; make it your phone screensaver, you made these goals for a reason. So follow them to where you need to go. Take action now! “You don’t have to be good to start… you just have to start to be good!” You are bound to feel uncertain, unprepared while you plan, delay, and devise.

It doesn’t matter if you want to improve your grades, lose

ents

them and need their guidance in moving ahead. You need to consider what that person would do and start thinking and acting like them. Focus on the aspect you wish to imitate, and do it with passion and the pleasure.

4. Find what you love to do and do it – Find what matches your interest, be passionate about it otherwise you’ll just be wasting your time. Do not let other people define you, define yourself. Figure out your personality and follow your passion. A position or job that matches who you are is where you will likely end up, because you will find it interesting and exciting, making it easy to give it your all. By doing what you find pleasure in, you find yourself doing work you actually enjoy, and happiness will come with your success.

5. Be Resilient/ Work Hard– To succeed you need to know yourself and be tough, build a mental toughness that will help you be resilient in overwhelming situations.

Mental toughness means telling yourself, “I’ll figure this

ave for the S ch

H

st u d of 280 y e v r Su

able friends. They encouraged me and managed to make me smile during hard times. After being pushed to my limit, I had an emotional breakdown, but my friends were there for me. Even though they weren’t sure of what to say at times, I could feel that they wanted to help me.

Freshman year is one of the toughest battles in peoples’ lives. Choosing the right people to hang out with, and writing a journal helped me greatly in surviving.

By Davon Young

weight, or achieve any number of goals…what you have right now is good enough to get going. In order to succeed take action, most people miss out on reaching their full potential because they never stop to figure out what they really want.

Or, they have figured that part out, but they never had a real plan. So take the right step, figure out what you want and start now.

3. Find A Positive Role Model – Parents, friends, and teachers are usually willing to help you, take advantage of that and learn from the success of others. Confident people always know what they want to do and manage to get it done.

Success builds confidence.

Role models give us something to shoot for by helping us learn through their examples. They can come in variety of shape and sizes, they can be found in school, literature, classrooms, film, and even in your own home. They can be alive or dead. They can be in your social circle or across the globe. The important thing is that you want to behave like

l a o G s D t o a h You W

things gave me the motivation and the ability to achieve those goals. On some days, I felt like quitting, but after reading my journal I got back on track. Achieving a goal makes a person feel great. It gave me a sense of accomplishment Although keeping track of my progress was not the only thing that motivated me. At first, I had trouble choosing the right people to become friends with.

I met a few questionable people, but I also met many great people who became irreplace-

out.” Get comfortable with mistakes; you’re going to blow it at times. You may fail an exam, give a poor speech, or handle a situation poorly, pick yourself up and push ahead.

Recognize your failures and remove your emotions from the equation. Realize that there is more than one plan and the path to success may need adjustments.

6. Don’t Lie to yourself – You may not realize it yet, but you decide in life and your decision will determine your future. People often talk about what they wish to become in life, yet they never take the steps to prove to themselves that they can achieve what they want. Not holding yourself accountable and making false claims will lead you to believing your own lies! Lying will make you a failure, with short term satisfaction, but honesty, real responsibility, and hard work will make you successful in the long run.

Success is a Yes!! No is not an option!

r?

a

oo l Y e

“If what you are doing is not moving you towards your goals, then it’s moving you away from your goals.”

-Brian Tracy

To Get Good Grades: To Play On a Sports Team: To Find a Smooch: Freshman 51% Sophmore 77% Junior 79% Senior 44%

By Ethan Zhu Based on a poll of 280 students, this year’s goals reveal that the majority have their minds focused on school and want to focus on academics.

Many sophomores and juniors prioritize school academics

4

Freshman 24% Sophmore 13% Junior 11% Senior 17%

before everything else.

Gisele Calle, a junior, said, “Junior year is the most important. Colleges focus more on this year’s grade over anything else. I want to do well this year and get it over with so my senior year could be less

The Verdict SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

Freshman 13% Sophmore 5% Junior 3% Senior 34%

stressful.”

The second highest priority is involvement on a sports team.

Romance is not as important as you would think, however seniors show the most interest in this catergory.

Bianca Fernandez, a senior,

To go to the gym more: Freshman 11% Sophmore 6% Junior 7% Senior 15% said, “It’s senior year, I just want to have some fun and not get overwhelmed by school work.”

Defining your goals is the first step in achieving them, so decide what you want and go for it.

Apple Recalls iPhone 5 Defective Batteries

By Seyed Fardin Nezami

Does your iPhone 5 battery suddenly experience a shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently? If so, you may be eligible for a free iPhone 5 battery replacement at your nearest Apple Retail Store, or Apple Authorized Service Provider.

A limited number of iPhone 5 devices sold between September 2012 and January 2013 by Apple or any of its authorized retailers suffer from the battery complication.

If you didn’t get your iPhone 5 between that time period, but experience battery problems, you may still qualify for a replacement.

In order to find out if you qualify, you just need to find the serial number on your device and visit the Apple website.

To find the serial number, either flip to the back of your phone, you can tap on “Settings”, then go to the “General” tab, and afterwards, the “About” tab, your serial number will be displayed below the “Model” tab.

Next go to the Apple website for the iPhone 5 battery replacement: http://www.apple.com/ support/iphone5-battery/.

You just need to enter your serial number, in all capital letters, and click “Submit”.

You will be instantly notified as to whether you qualify.

If you qualify, you will need to follow procedures before replacing the battery. First, back up your data to iTunes or iCloud, turn off “Find My iPhone” on your device, and

U2 Got It?

erase your data and settings by tapping on “Settings”, then tap on the “General” tab, afterwards tap on the “Reset” tab, and finally tap on “Erase all Content and Settings”.

You should also note that if your iPhone 5 has a cracked screen, you will need to replace the cracked screen before-

hand. Neither the Apple Retail Store nor the iPhone repairers at your Apple Authorized Service Provider are allowed to replace the batteries of phones with cracked screens.

If you replaced your iPhone 5 battery at the Apple Retail Store before August 29th of 2014, you may be eligible for a refund. More information about refunds are contained on the same link, at the bottom of the page.

The iPhone 5 battery replacement program covers any iPhone 5 device up to two years after the first retail purchase of the phone, or until March 1, 2015, whichever provides longer coverage.

By: Luke Diamond

It’s like a virus; The new U2 album has spread to all iTunes users. Over the past month, Apple has automatically downloaded the album “Songs of Innocence” to all iTunes accounts. While free music does sound intriguing, it becomes another story when it is forced upon you. This is the first time that music has been put onto iTunes accounts for free. The songs are not bad if you have a strong appreciation for music of this artist or genre, but it is a nuisance for those who don’t.

About a month ago, as a promotion, U2 teamed up with Apple to make sure their customers received a free copy of the new album. The issue with this is: what if you don’t want it? When the music app is put on “Shuffle”, any song from

any album could play, and if you’re not a fan, the songs could get irritating.

Unlike deleting other albulms, there is a multi-step task in order to delete this album, which is not hard, but could take about twenty m inutes. While the phone is synced, the user must go on the computer and locate the “Purchased” section of iTunes, find the album, and click the “x”. After that, the user must go to the phone’s settings, in the “Music” section, and turn off “Show All Music”. Since this was the first time music has been forced onto people’s iTunes accounts it brings up the question: will it happen again, or was this just a one-time thing?

A

BIG

{ FEATURES { Calling for Apple

By Gabriella Ascione

On September 9th, Apple announced yet another release of iPhones. This time however, Apple made history by releasing two different iPhones of varying sizes; the iPhone 6 & the iPhone 6 Plus. It’s all part of a growing demand for larger screen smart phones, especially in Asia.

The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch screen and is 6.9 millimeters (mm) thick, the iPhone 6 plus has a 5.5-inch screen and is 7.1mm thick. They all have the new retina HD display as well as the new A8 chip and M8 motion co-processor. There are also new updates such as Apple Pay and iOS 8. Prices may range anywhere from $649-$849 for the iPhone 6, while the iPhone 6 plus can range from $749-$949 without a current phone plan. With a current phone plan, the phones can range from $199.99-$799.99, depending on your carrier.

These are the most expensive iPhones thus far.

Cardozo students differ on their opinions of the current phones.

“I can’t wait to get the iPhone 6, the design is really sleek,” said senior Kristiana Salerno.

“The iPhone 6 plus is too large, it looks like a duplicate of the Galaxy,” said junior Simone Gmuca.

The iPhone 6 plus is often compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The phones are similar in a number of ways, including camera quality, automated voice response and size.

Nonetheless, some believe that Samsung is better overall because it has a lower price compared to the iPhone models.

“I think the new iPhone looks pretty cool, but I wouldn’t want it because it’s significantly more expensive than a Galaxy phone,” said junior Keven Benitez.

Although the iPhone 6 Plus has a number of advantages compared to the iPhone 6, such as longer battery life and landscape mode. Since the new iPhone releases, swarms of people have been waiting outside the Apple Store and rushing to their service providers.

Some who have received the phone already through pre-order aren’t pleased with the size, and many people did not know that only the iPhone 6 Plus has certain features that the iPhone 6 does not.

Checking the phones out at the Apple Store before ordering and asking employees any questions you may have can help to address any of your concerns.

LITTLE NECK PIZZERIA 248-25 Northern Blvd Little Neck, NY 11362

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT DELIVERY INCLUDED

DAILY SPECIALS (MONDAY - FRIDAY) *1/2 HERO, SOUP OR SALAD & 16oz. SODA

$7.95+TAX

*HERO & 16oz. SODA

$6.95+TAX

*CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARM W/ PASTA OR SALAD & 16oz. SODA

$9.95+TAX

(ADD 75 CENTS FOR VEAL OR SHRIMP)

(ADD 75 CENTS FOR VEAL OR SHRIMP)

*ANY PASTA DISH & 16oz. SODA

(ADD $2 FOR SEAFOOD. EXCLUDES SEAFOOD SUPREME)

$9.95+TAX

*ANY ENTREE W/ PASTA OR SALAD &16oz.

SODA

$11.95+TAX

The Verdict SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2014

5

Brace Yourself For The Ex-FEAR-ience B M B y

Don’t want to be stuck dragging your siblings trick or treating this year or locked up in your room at home studying for your test on Monday?

Well throw that textbook to the side and leave your sibling with your mom because this year you have plans. This Halloween is on a Friday, the perfect opportunity to have the absolute best Halloween night ever, with the best parties, haunted houses, and festivals around you. So dress up in your scariest costume and attend the special events hosted here in New York City on Halloween night.

Before you hit the road afterschool in search of places to spend your Halloween, go to Cardozo’s very own Halloween Dance, There will be dancing, music, and foodthe perfect combination for a great night. The Halloween Dance is an event that occurs yearly and is anticipated by many; you have a chance to meet a lot of new people, take in fresh faces, and get the chance to have a wild night without the long journey or the expensive price. All you

ikaela

erardi

need is $10 to this guaranteed night of terror and entertainment.

Listed as one of the 100 things to do before you die, New York’s Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village is the nation’s largest public Halloween celebration.

There is music, dancing and some of the most outrageous and downright horrifying costumes you will ever lay your eyes on. Starting from 7 p.m. to around 12 a.m., the Halloween festival lines are up on 6th avenue between Spring and Broome Street and travels north on 16th avenue all night long. A night to embrace your dark side and show off your unique costumes in the streets of NYC. Searching for parties on Halloween to show off your costumes and dance moves?

Make sure you’re single and definitely ready to mingle because the largest Halloween singles party is taking place in the city that never sleeps where being single just got a whole lot scarier. Use this opportunity to get your flirt on for the hottest party of the season. So girls put on that bunny suit and guys buy that

vampire costume because you definitely won’t have a problem being single once you attend this event. If you’re not the party or outdoorsy type but are still looking for a thrill on Halloween make sure you go to The Blood Manor: New York’s horror filled haunted attraction on 163rd Varick street. The Blood Manor is back to scare the stem off The

back and try not to scream when watching the all new exclusive 3-D horror film featured at the end of your visit.

If you’re looking for a terrifying night followed with weeks of nightmares make sure you visit The Blood Manor on Halloween.

Looking for another exciting alternative to spending your Halloween night? Go to Six Flags’ Fright Fest for a night and you will remember it for the rest of your life. It’s not too cold out to experience the thrill both on the ground where monsters await in the shadows and off the ground on the thrilling roller coasters that will have you screaming and even more frightened than the creatures that lurk below.

From 6pm to 1 am Six Flags: Fright Fest will give you the best Halloween experience for a reasonable price.If you are one of the 20% of people not looking for a thrill on Halloween, and prefer the subtle sight-seeing approach make sure you attend the exciting annual traditions of pumpkin displays at The Botanical Gardens. This years, haunted pumpkin gardens combines

throw that textbook to the side and leave your sibling with your mom because this year you have plans.

Big Apple, a hit every year in New York City since 2005.

The Blood Manor can make the weak cry and the tough tremble with their 18 frightfilled haunted attractions including The Fog of Death, The Vestibule of The Undead, The Rue Morgue, Steampunk, Frozen Alive, and the Banquet of Torture, where an average of 37 gallons of blood are spilled in these attractions every night. After you dry the blood from your costumes sit

the spooky atmosphere of Halloween festivities with a beautiful display of the most eye-catching and intriguing pumpkins and other gourds, Ray Villafane will work his carving magic to create intricate pumpkin sculptures, while the largest pumpkins from North America will once again call the Garden home on October 25 & 26. So if you want to turn the Halloween night into a mesmerizing one make sure you attend this popular attraction.

Whatever Spooky Special tempts you, make sure you have a fun SAFE Happy Halloween!

Four Films to Freak You Out

1 NO GOOD DEED Brittney Whitely This thriller is a recent release that stars Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson.

Set in Atlanta, it follows a murderer named Collin Evans, who violently breaks out of prison. This deranged lunatic kills his ex-fiancé. He then kidnaps Terri Granger and her two daughters moments after murdering her best friend Meg. Terri is a clever woman who is determined to escape, but will she?

The unpredictable plot twist will keep you guessing. My only complaint was that this movie was too short; the duration was a disappointing 84 minutes.

While the story is captivating, the storyline should’ve been longer. Nonetheless, it’s a must see.

2 CHILDREN OF THE CORN 3 THE VILLAGE Gabriella Ascione Gabriella Ascione “The Children of the Corn” is a 1984 adaption of a Stephen King book. It takes place in Gatlin, Nebraska.

Burt and Vicky, an unhappily married couple traveling through Gatlin, Nebraska notice a strange looking boy laying in the road and discover he has been murdered. Scared and alone, they look for any kind of civilization amongst the many corn fields, to report the murder, but instead they discover the eerie feeling of this place. There is no one to be found except two small children, Job and Sarah, who help them realize that the children of Gatlin had formed their own society, of only children; by murdering every adult.

The children are rather crazy looking, but the creepiness of their leader, Isaac, is what will really send chills down your spine. The other kids do anything Isaac tells them to, like poisoning their parents or killing dogs, and holding rituals of sacrifice regularly in which they crucify people on crosses made of corn.

These kids make being crazy their full time job.

The village is a mystery suspense thriller written and directed by M. Night Shysmalan, who also directed “Signs”. It takes place in Covington, a small village in Pennsylvania. The 60 residents have simple, quiet lives. When the peace in Covington is disrupted, the villagers know it must be the doings of unusual beasts that lurk in the forest that surrounds them.

The villagers had made a pact with the beasts to keep the peace as long as they did not step past the boundaries that separated them. When Lucius Hunt breaks the pact, horrible things begin to happen.

This thriller will keep you at the end of your seats, curious of the fate of Ms. Howard and the other villagers. Shysmalan has a way of making his audience feel attached to the characters by adding many twists in the plot. The grey tones of the film and sinister forest make the movie feel like a modern day fairy tale with a horror twist. This movie does not disappoint, it has all the charm one would expect from a M. Night Shysmalan film.

4 Warm Bodies Roselin Rashid Now if you’re a sucker for love, this heart biting movie about zombies may be right for you. “Warm Bodies”, released in 2013, includes zombies and a cute love story between a teenage girl, Teresa Palmer, and a zombie, Nicholas Hoult who slowly develops human feelings. Let’s think about this: a human eating monster, back from the dead, developing human thoughts, and falling in love with a teenage girl who is just trying to survive in this end of the world scenario.

Perhaps this plot is a bit sappy, but zombies and romance, when combined is a modern twist on a typical love story.

Whether you’re the type to go all out and scare yourself to near death, want to have a laugh with your friends, or even get teary with a little romance in the air, the horror genre has a little bit of everything to suit anyone’s taste.

Using the Bathroom- A Basic Right

{ OPINIONS { JURY BOX

By Juliana Kim

Cardozo is home to thousands of students with different opinions. Yet, perhaps, there is one thing that the whole student body can agree on; the bathroom policy is unfair.

Last year, a new bathroom policy was put into place.

As a safety precaution, use of the bathroom requires an ID card and a classroom pass as the golden ticket for admission. Even though the policy created a lot of problems, it seemed trivial to debate the issue because students know that they have little to no say in the decisions made by the administration.

While other schools implement similar policies, many parents and teachers also oppose the idea of bathroom restrictions. Go on

Google and type “Bathroom Policy” to find pages and pages of news articles where school faculty members and angry mothers complain about this topic. The argument almost always goes, “What if my child is not allowed to go to the bathroom and holds it in, and ends up with an infection.”

These scenarios are sparked by the question; where else in your life do you suppose a rule would be enforced that limits you from going to the bathroom? What the administration does not understand is, that it has become close to impossible for a student to get into the bathroom unless an adult is involved. One glitch they have overlooked is that some students have more than one free period

and may prefer to use the bathroom during their free time, rather than wasting class time to do so. However, without a pass they are powerless.

Do we really want to face rejection when asked for a bathroom pass and an ID and our hands are empty?

We are expected to follow a policy enforced by authorities that are not obligated to follow such rules.

No one seems to want to debate this issue. While so many students are eager to complain and whine about this policy, in the end, it seems everyone has come to the realization of “well there’s nothing I can do about it.” Going to the bathroom is an undeniable biological need. Ironically, this blockade comes from the

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

same administration that promotes hydration and a healthy diet plan, which includes three meals a day, two of them occurring during school hours.

While the bathroom policy may not seem all that concerning, it raises a grander question than the “what if” scenarios; authorities have an obligation to make us feel safe and comfortable.

This policy disrespects and disregards the liberties we students have as humans. While at first, this policy seems like nothing more than an inconvenience, it challenges our natural rights, literally.

You Know You’re Addicted When...

By Sharon Zhou

1.

You have a heart attack when you leave your phone at home and you think the world is coming to an end when your phone isn’t in your hands.

2.

3.

You sleep with your phone as if you’re a mother lion protecting her cub.

You are constantly sending snap chats and text messages to your friends when they are right in front of you.

VERDICT STAFF

You freak out that you can’t find your phone but then you realize it was in your hand the whole time.

The only time you turn off your phone is when you’re on an airplane.

You accidently drop your phone on the floor and inspect to see if your phone is okay.

in

You have to tweet or instagram about everything your daily life.

Your phone battery is almost dead, you experience a shortness of breath.

You’re so attached to your phone, you even bring it to the bathroom.

10.

You’re too occupied on your phone to even hear your mom call you for dinner. You rather skip dinner than spend a second away from your phone.

If you can relate to any of these scenarios, then you’re very likely addicted to your phone.

It’s a serious problem when you’re more focused on an electronic device than the people around you, or reality itself. Stay away from your phones, find your own zone.

How do you manage to get to class on time when you’re at 42nd st?”

Compliled By Juliana Kim

I go to the 2nd floor and walk across and then go back to the 1st floor.

-Jevons Wang, Senior

use aa car car II use horn app. horn app.

-Max -Max Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Sophomore Sophomore

I just avoid 42nd street.

-Gabe Sanchez, Junior

Kinda squeeze yourself together and like push together.

-Ariana Sweedler, Sophomore

Just Another Day in Cardozo

Editors-in-Chief Juliana Kim Nia Canady Page Editors Rita Yousef Seyed Nezami Raiza Almanzar Jane Wang Sports Diana Pak Copy Editor Gehan Sexton Advisor Georgia Mavromihalis

Buddy Buddy system. system.

-Kenny -Kenny Pak,Senior Senior Pak,

1st Place ASPA Award 2006-2013 2nd Place ASPA Award 2014

Verdict Editorial Policy The goal of the Verdict is to provide a medium through which the students of Benjamin N. Cardozo High School can express and accurately inform themselves regarding the issues surrounding the school’s student body. We encourage our readers to use the Verdict as a forum for thoughts and ideas. Readers are welcome to submit any letters concerning our content matter to the Verdict’s mailbox in Room 109 or cardozo. Verdict@gmail.com

I yell “excuse me” and move quickly.

-Mirickle Irvingsoy, Freshman

The Verdict SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2014

7

Bowling Team Strikes Again

By Brittney Whitely

By Keniesha Lawson

The New York City Mayor’s Cup Cross Country Championship was held at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, Sunday on Oct 5. According to runnerspace.com the event brought “together over 1,700 of New York City’s best high school cross country runners...” The runners represented the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL), Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and independent schools (AAIS), hoping to win the big title as “Best in the City”.

Cardozo’s Girls Cross Country Team was an expected participant at this meet. Three junior varsity members ran in the freshmen 1. 5 mile race; it was no surprise when Cardozo took the lead in the front pack.

Finishing first, sprinting hard to the finish line was Shalah Means, her time 10:29.33.

“I felt overwhelmed at the beginning of the race because of amount of girls that were par-

ticipating. But once I got on the starting line, my game face was on, and I no longer was nervous. Also I was proud of the fact that I finished my race strong and won,” Means said.

Right behind her, another Cardozo runner, Paris Peoples, was fighting to the finish; she was placed third at 11: 13.96. “Overall, I think I did well considering the fact that I’m not a cross country runner,” said Peoples.

Courtney Griffin, in her first cross country meet of the season finished at 14:32.31, higher than half of the ninety-one girls who competed.

“I predict a very successful season this year. Our goal is to place top three in City Championships and do well at the State Championship meet.

This cross country season is the key to continue with success throughout the year,” said Coach Gail Emmanuel.

Photo by PSAL Shalah Means and Paris Peoples win medals at the mayors cup.

By Danial Mahmood

The New York Knicks saw themselves watching from home during the 2014 NBA Playoffs. This is largely due to the abysmal season they had, where they finished a horrid 37- 45. It was a season filled with miscues and missed opportunities. It was also rife with terrible coaching by Mike Woodson, who was finally fired during the offseason.

But even after that terrible 2013-14 season, there still is reason to be optimistic in the Big Apple. One of the biggest reasons is the hiring of basketball genius, Phil Jackson.

Jackson, 68, has already won an astounding 13 championships over his playing and coaching career combined.

His first two championships were as a member of the 1970’s Knicks, when they won

the only two championships in their history. Now he’s back and has brought his extensive knowledge of winning with him.

Jackson has already begun changing the self-destructive environment surrounding the team. Instead of needlessly trading away draft picks during this year’s NBA draft, he actually traded for a draft pick. This pick eventually wound up being Cleanthony Early, who figures to be a part of New York’s rotation this year as a possible backup to Carmelo Anthony. Jackson will also try to change last year’s stagnant offense.

Last year was full of isolation heavy, ball-stopping offensive sets. As a result last year’s offense often struggled to score, especially at the most inopportune times. This year

The Verdict SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

Austin Fan and the bowling team are ready to roll. keeping focused.”

Villa is not let down by the team’s recent loss. “I was pretty disappointed to be honest, but at the end of the day it just makes me want to strive and get better. Bowling is a combination of both body and mind, and no matter what, win or lose, you just have to get through it and have fun, and

I think that’s what makes us end up victorious.”

The bowling season lasts from now until the end of November. The team has the support of their peers. “I heard how successful this team was last year. I have faith that they’ll make Cardozo proud again,” said Sabrina Caro, junior.

There Is Still Hope For The New York Giants

By Kendall Stewart

Offense –To say the Giants struggled offensively last season would be an understatement. The Giants ranked 28th out of 32 in offense last season and a lot of the blame is put on Quarterback Eli Manning.

Manning had only 18 touchdowns and a career-high 27 interceptions.

Manning has not been much better this season, but he showed signs of life Week 3 against the Washington Redskins. Running Back Rashad Jennings has been a pleasant surprise. The Giants had intended on replacing Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks with 1st round draft pick Odell Beckham Jr., but that pick had not worked out as well intially because of injuries.

Beckham Jr. has started to get healthy enough to make

an impact, but losing Victor Cruz for the rest of the season has put extra pressure on the rookie from LSU. While the Giants have never had a stout offensive line, last year they were abysmal, and Justin Pugh must continue to show improvement this season.

Defense - Their strength, the Giants’ defense has to relieve some major pressure off the offense. The strong suit of the “G-Men” is their run-defense, led by Jason Pierre-Paul, who must stay healthy. So far, their run defense has played well to start the season.

The secondary of the Giants was the weak-link of their defense, and that continues to be the case despite the freeagent acquisition of star Cornerback Dominique RodgersCromartie in the offseason.

Special Teams-Veteran Kicker Josh Brown beat out the upstart Brandon McManus in training camp for the starting spot, although that hasn’t exactly fixed that aspect of the team. The Giants currently rank dead last at 32nd in yards per punt, which is bad.

Outlook - The Giants seemed to be in for a very poor season early on, but they have righted the ship in a very weak division. Losing Victor Cruz to a season-ending injury plus the suprising emergence of the Dallas Cowboys have really hurt their playoff chances for this season. At the current pace, they should be able to squeak in 6 wins, but that might not be enough to save Tom Coughlin’s job.

Current Record-3-4 Projected Record-6-10 Photo by Sophia Papadopulous

The Knicks Future Is Still Bright

You’ve guessed it. Bowling season has begun. This team, one of the very few co-ed teams Cardozo has to offer, started competing on September 22, 2014. Despite one loss already, the formerly undefeated team still has its head up and is focused on the game.

For Coach John Tsolekas, this isn’t a setback. “I don’t really consider it a loss, they weren’t playing their best and I think it just builds their intensity to face them again in the next game”.

To get the team pumped before every game, Tsolekas encourages the positive spirits.

The team captain, Amando Villa would encourage the team by, being positive and just giving off a good vibe to all the players. “If they aren’t playing their best, I call a time out in the middle of the game and just talk to everyone about

Photo by Diana Pak

Freshman Runners Take the Lead at Mayor’s Cup

CARDOZO SP O RTS

The NY Knicks lose their pre-season game against The Toronto Rapters, 76-81 Phil Jackson, along with newly minted head coach Derek Fisher, 40, will install the freeflowing ball moving offensive system, the triangle.

The triangle was the offensive system that was used for

all of Jackson’s coaching titles as a member of Jordan’s Bulls and Kobe’s Lakers. Knicks fans should be ecstatic that a new boss is in town because he WILL turn the New York Knicks into a contender and

will eventually bring a championship to New York.

Rest assured, Jackson will eventually hang a championship banner in MSG, it might not be this season, but it will be soon.