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Volume 10 Issue 4 February 2013

spirit week 2013...

...Let the games begin.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Classes went head-to-head in this year’s Spirit Week, all fighting for the gold.

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Volume 10 Issue 4 February 2013

spirit week 2013...

...Let the games begin.

Classes went head-to-head in this year’s Spirit Week, all fighting for the gold.

Pages 15-19

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

PhotosbyElizabethLaneandCarolineWebb

Classeswerepittedagainsteach otheratDreyfoos’2013PepRally.

Eventsincludedkaraokeanda dance-off.(Lefttoright)Dance freshmanCaseyCummings,vocal sophomoreSarahRogers,theatre juniorDondreTuckandvocalsenior AlexisSeilerwereamongthose whorepresentedtheirrespective classes.

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OP/ED

MyNetflixAddiction

Learn more about the stages of Netflix addiction and see whether or not you too are a victim of the online television.

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NEWS

Name Game

What will a name change mean for the school? Read about how a perspective name change causes uproar from students and alumni.

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FEATURES

March your Calendars

As you plan your party for St. Patrick’s Day, be on the lookout for these lesser-known holidays in the month of March.

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Dance Review

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SPORTS

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Read a review about the annual dance concert that featured pieces from several guest artists.

Losing Weight and Making Gains

Matthew Charlton’s workout regimen has allowed him to shed weight and make the basketball team.

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WELLNESS

Sleep Longer, Live Stronger

99 percent of Dreyfoos students fall short of the American Sleep Disorders Association recommendation.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Awards Season Wrap-Up

Find out the latest predictions for the potential winners of the Oscars.

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s we waved goodbye to the joys and stresses of the first semester, we said hello to our last semester of high school. Despite the sadness we feel about graduating in the upcoming months, this pivotal passage of time seemed to take an eternity.

During this semester, we will take our last AP Exams, eat our last meal of cafeteria food and most importantly, participate in our last Spirit Week. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, Dreyfoos had a makeover. Some students, like ourselves, took this week as an opportunity to play dress up.

Being able to kick of the second semester of our senior year with Spirit Week was definitely one of the highlights for this year. Despite the changes that were made, with Pep Rally being moved to the morning and having both a Homecoming game and dance, Spirit Week

was an overall success. Make sure to take a look at some of the highlights for the week in our cover story for this issue (pg. 15-19).

Have you noticed the new safety procedures around school? Read in full detail the new policies that will be implemented around school in the near future (pg. 3). Learn about strange and wacky holidays in the upcoming months (pg. 10) and the teachers at Dreyfoos inspiring students with different approaches towards education (pg. 14). While we are in the midst of award season, make sure to check out theatre alumna (‘08) Ali Tamposi, who recently won a Grammy for her song “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger),” which was featured on Kelly Clarkson’s album, Stronger (pg.13). g

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Dreyfoos’campusbunkersdown Schoolsafetyincreasestobetterprotectstudentsandfaculty Commentary by MuseStaff

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ocked doors, car checks and interrogations when coming and going are now daily policies at Dreyfoos. After the Newtown, Conn. shooting, the school has finally bunkered down and implemented new safety measures in order to better protect students and West Palm Beach faculty. In the past, people were able to drive onto campus without being checked by a guard and park or pick up students. Along with that, Boynton Beach students were able to enter and exit through multiple gates and GraphicbyKyleBell there were very limited permit Assault Theft Burglary Vandalism Arrest checks.

“I felt the shooting [in Very High High Average Low Connecticut] was a wake-up call,” Principal Susan Atherley warnings per year.” said. “I need to make sure everybody is as Due to our campus’ close proximity to secure as they can be.”

CityPlace, any time there is abnormal activity Unfortunately, according to the website in that area, such as someone robbing a store, City-Data, Dreyfoos is located in one of the the school goes on lockdown to prevent the highest crime locations in the area, and criminal from seeking asylum on our campus there have been multiple incidents of people or potentially causing someone harm. trespassing on our campus.

“If someone is robbed out in CityPlace, “One night I was here for a show, we had there is reason to believe that they could be a police officer on duty, and a car comes armed,” Mr. Barrett said. “They could easily flying past Meyer Hall,” Assistant Principal scale the fence [to campus] to disappear from Leo Barrett said. “They sped past us with the police.” a police car behind them with the lights Dreyfoos is a multiple entrance school, flashing. They drove into the faculty parking and according to the Palm Beach Post, the lot. They realized that there were no other Palm Beach County School District is focusing exits, so they looped out. on those schools when All the kids who were creating their budget for there were diving into the next year in the hopes bushes, and I was too. of providing them with Our police officer was new police aides. Unlike armed, he closed the fence school police officers, - Principal Susan Atherley police aides do not carry and aimed his gun at the driver. They hit the brakes guns. and were apprehended right in front of Meyer “They will relay information to school Hall.” administrators with walkie-talkies, patrol In January, Assistant Principal George the school’s perimeter, parking lot and main Miller and Mr. Barrett found a couple of nonentrance,” said Mike Burke, the School Dreyfoos students who did not belong on District’s Chief Operating Officer, in an article campus in the parking lot. These kids will be by the Palm Beach Post. facing disciplinary consequences; however, On Feb. 1, police aide George Prime they have not been the only threat to student joined the Dreyfoos faculty. Officer Prime safety. is a military veteran who was hired by “At nighttime, or early in the morning, Dr. Atherley as part of the new security homeless people have walked on campus, developments. especially when it’s cold outside,” Officer “I think it’s very important that the kids James O’ Sullivan said. “Sometimes students know they’re safe,” Dr. Atherley said. from other schools will walk on campus.

Along with the addition of a new officer, I give out about two to three trespassing there are several other new safety procedures:

• Every assistant principal and secretary, along with Officer O’ Sullivan, will now be constantly monitoring the security cameras. Dr. Atherley also plans to have more cameras installed.

• Holes in the fences will be fixed to prevent students from leaving campus and to prevent strangers from entering.

• Teachers will be required to have their doors locked at all times to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering.

• Cars will now be entering and exiting through the main gate on Fern Street. Additionally, there will be car checks at the gate for permits, which should be hanging from each student’s rearview mirror in the parking lot.

• Every student who is late now has to be dropped off safely on the curbside near the main gate or, if they drive, must bring a note or have their parents call in.

• According to Officer O’ Sullivan, administration hopes to implement card key access in the future. “[Card key access] is something I have seen in other schools, and it seems to work extremely well,” Mr. Barrett said. “I am not sure what the new technology is, [but] I believe if the district [issues card key access] it would be for everybody.”

While the school is working to improve safety, it is important to keep in mind that Dreyfoos is unique in the fact that many students stay after school for their art area and many travel by Tri-Rail. During afterschool hours, there is no officer to protect these students still on campus or those walking alone, in the dark, to the train station.

After school, there is only one officer on campus if the school is having visitors, such as during auditions or other scheduled afterschool events. Aside from that, there is no extra police aide on campus. In the future, this issue needs to be addressed.

As of now, Dreyfoos is still in the transition phase with changes to security procedures and policies coming and going.

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MyunhealthyNetflixaddiction Commentary by TessSaperstein

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ome say the zombie apocalypse will be brought about by disease. Others say it will be started by nuclear war. I now realize that the true cause of the imminent zombie apocalypse will be Netflix. This past summer, my good friend lent me her Netflix account so I could catch up on a TV series. I thought I would be using the account for a month or two, but the warm glow of my computer screen was just too alluring and I was forced to sell my soul to online television. There were three stages I went through during my addiction.

Attraction

During this stage, I watched four straight hours of TV on a daily basis. It was the initial attraction I felt to the infinite possibilities and episodes of “Doctor Who” that Netflix had to offer me. I searched through the database and watched as many movies and shows as I could find. I was gorging on “Glee,” bingeing on “Breaking Bad” and stuffing myself with “Supernatural.” But that wasn’t even the worst of it.

become permanently integrated into my Obsession everyday life. The nice part about this stage is This was the month that my calculus class that I learned how to deal with went on the backburner because I the fact that school and life had two seasons of “Sherlock” would probably always to catch up on. I would come try to get in the way of home from school and television. I now limit immediately go to my myself to no more than computer. I would stay a full season a month. up until midnight just Although I have because I was about to officially gotten over finish a season finale. I my obsession stage, don’t know how the scars are still there. exactly I convinced For example, my skin no myself that I could finish longer has the ability to an hour long episode in 30 absorb sunlight. minutes. The logic eluded me Yes, my retinas have been and my life was Illustration by Charlie Krumholz burned to the core and I have lost spiraling out of control. the capability to make eye contact for more Acceptance than 20 seconds, but the experience has been When I say acceptance I don’t mean that worth it. I danced with the devil that is Netflix I accepted the fact that I had a problem. bingeing and made it out alive. Soon I will What I mean is that everyone around me fully reintegrate myself into society. That is, accepted that I no longer interacted with until the next episode of “Pretty Little Liars.”g other human beings. In fact, Netflix has

Gunningforsafetyinschools firearms through the conventional textbook he metal is cool in the palm of my hand. I method as well as through hands-on steady my arm, narrow my eyes and zero experience. in on the target. With a slight compression It is a common misconception that of my intermediate and proximal phalanges, students are incapable of handling the the tension within the responsibility firearms entail, gun’s barrel explodes but perhaps by educating and the bullet passes them, not just on how through the center of dangerous they can be, but the red bull’s eye. how to handle them, we Thankfully, my will reduce the amount of days here at Dreyfoos students who abuse them. have never included Gun violence among children a classmate bringing has been steadily rising a firearm to school. over the last two decades, However, before emphasizing the need for Illustration by Rebecca Shalloway something like that gun education to be added to can happen, measures school’s curriculum. should be taken by school administrators Senator Lee Bright of South Carolina to protect students by educating them on introduced a bill that would create new high firearms rather than teaching them to fear school classes for gun training. The class something that is a constitutionally protected would be taught by law enforcement officials right of all Americans. and be offered as an elective. According to We often associate students and the Department of Education, there are no firearms with school shootings. It is firearm safety classes currently part of any forgotten that although students are school curriculums nationwide. minors, they are capable of exercising their Some states have initiated programs such Second Amendment right. The Pine Jog as “Eddie Eagle” which, rather than educating Environmental Education Center allows students on firearm safety, teaches them students as young as 12 to become certified to fear guns. Part of an educator’s job is to in hunting safety by teaching them about prepare students for the future, and if the Commentary by MorgaanJessell

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past has been any indication, gun violence is becoming an epidemic plaguing this country.

Preparing students with knowledge on firearm safety will help to make them more aware of the danger they present without just instilling fear in them.

“The Eddie Eagle program tends to glamorize guns by making them seem like something you can only use when you’re an adult - just like drinking and smoking,” said Nancy Hwa, a spokesperson for the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence in an ABC news article. “You know what happens when you tell a child something like that, they want to do it more than ever.”

At this school, there is support for both sides. Some students believe that we shouldn’t educate everyone on gun safety because it potentially puts dangerous information into the wrong hands.

“We don’t want people that aren’t in their right mind getting a hold of information that could prove detrimental to others,” band senior Blake Macqueen said.

However, there is a distinct difference between giving someone a firearm and giving someone a viable education on gun safety.

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oup kitchens, toy drives and nonprofit organizations all have one thing in common: they can help you get into college. These kinds of nonprofit activities provide students with the opportunity to receive volunteer community service hours; however, students have become so obsessed with doing only what is necessary to fulfill their graduation requirements that they completely miss the point: helping out the community.

The average student attends school 180 days out of the year for seven hours a day. In addition to those 1,260 hours, they also put in time for studying, participating in extracurricular activities and planning out how to get into college. All of this time is spent centered on ourselves rather than focusing on the greater good of the community.

All students in Florida high schools are required to have at least 20 hours of community service before they graduate. It’s embarrassing that the school district thinks that high school students are only capable of completing the bare minimum of 20 hours. But, what’s even more embarrassing is when a student can’t even meet that low standard or when students only do the work because they

have to.

The concept of mandatory community service hours was introduced only a few years ago. Although the original goal of it was a good one, students totally overlook its purpose.

The necessary 20 hours have become more of an obstacle rather than an opportunity to help those in need. Instead of starting the work with the objective of helping others, students want to get it done and over with.

The required hours should be increased to at least 40, or a rule should be made that a student must turn in 20 hours per year. This would increase the amount of time students spend helping the community instead of solely focusing on themselves.

Community service is there for a reason. It brings a community together by helping those in need. The fact that it has become a graduation requirement is not a punishment; it is supposed to spark a love of helping inside a student. The original purpose of getting young, impressionable students to work for the greater good as a community is an honorable one, but the thought behind it has become twisted so that service hours have become like Pokémon—gotta catch ‘em all. g

t’s like you’re not even black.” “Oh my gosh you’re such an Oreo.” “You are the whitest black person I know.” I hear at least one of those statements Camille Sanches five times a week, and, to be honest, those sentences are the most annoying clusters of words I’ve ever heard. I don’t know what compels people to judge my personality and skin color and comment on how it all doesn’t add up, but they do it constantly.

First, when people say those statements they seem insanely ignorant. It’s pretty ridiculous, because clearly I’m an African American. The other problem is that those statements are based solely on stereotypes.

Many of my friends and I have talked about people calling us “white” and figured out that people only do so because we don’t live up to African American stereotypes. It’s sad that because I don’t do “black things” I’m automatically called white, and it’s a real cultural problem. If society didn’t label everyone and put them into categories then people like me wouldn’t have to deal with being looked at as someone who doesn’t belong to their own ethnicity.

According to Urban Dictionary, an Oreo is, “A racial slur and schoolyard name based on racist stereotypes wrongly assuming that intelligence, articulateness and manners are traits of whites and not blacks. Therefore, a black who possesses these traits is an Oreo, white on the inside and black on the outside.” Clearly there’s

a major problem today because our culture has separated some traits that belong to African Americans and others that only white people can have.

What’s really upsetting is that people who attend this school don’t realize how prejudiced calling someone an Oreo is because it goes beyond a joke: it’s a slur that says that a black person can’t have sophisticated characteristics, and if they do they simply aren’t black. The thing is that I just act the way I do because that’s how I was raised. That’s how everyone’s personality is formed. I was raised in a regular home environment, went to preschool (twice actually) and was told that when I get older I can be whoever I want to be.

Because of all of this I have turned into the person I am today. It’s almost as if I have been given the “black person test” and because I failed I am called white by my peers. Why does me not having Lil’ Boosie as my ringtone make me less of a black person and more of a white one?

This problem lacks a solution, but it would help if society would stop looking at the color of others’ skin and start treating them equally.

Remember the whole “not by the color of our skin, but the content of our character” thing? Martin Luther King Jr. had a point that every one of us should live by.

Stereotypes aren’t going to go away—it would be ignorant to think so—but we don’t have to give into them and look at them as rules. Nobody wants to be judged and criticized simply because they don’t act the way that people assume they should.

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or years, Dreyfoos students had to take the SAT at other high schools without the option of testing at their own school. This year the Palm Beach County School District is offering students the opportunity to take the SAT here.

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oarding the bus at Suncoast High School, strings junior Giselle Graham abandoned English to immerse herself in French. She spent the weekend of Feb. 8 at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale. This program, French Immersion Weekend, broadens students understanding and appreciation of the foreign language. People who chose to participate in the program engage in French Twister, musical chairs, scavenger hunts and many more exciting activities.

“I am very passionate about the program,” said foreign language teacher Linda Kass, who was a member of the original organizing committee. “It has changed the lives of so many students.” g

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ConstructionworkerHitierMondesirworksonthenewcoveringoutsideBuilding1.ThenewestadditiontoDreyfooshasbeenin the works since before winter break.

up/drop off from the faculty parking lot uriosity spread throughout the campus to the paved road in front of the school, as construction workers went to school officials were required by the work between Buildings 1 and 2. Students school district to construct a new covered spread rumors of what was happening but walkway. g as the construction continued it became apparent that a new covered walkway was being constructed.

When it was raining, it was a struggle to get from Building 1 to anywhere else. The covered walkways were crowded by many students trying to stay dry. The administration hopes that this new walkway will solve those problems and give students a more direct route to Photo by Dana Miller get to class while staying dry.

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aying someone to cheat has escalated from a deceitful act to a misdemeanor.

The Florida legislative session amended the digital learning statute. It now states that any person who takes an online course or examination for another person in return for compensation will have committed a second degree misdemeanor.

If found, the perpetrator may be sentenced to 60 days in prison and pay a fine worth $500.

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Moyo masters more than theatre

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or theatre teacher Sipiwe Moyo, expressive monologues and emotional scenes are not her only outlets for creativity.

Through a combination of dance, music and skill, Mrs. Moyo has recently taken up Capoeira, a type of Brazilian martial arts.

“I’m particularly interested in Brazilian culture and studying Capoeira,” Mrs. Moyo said.

Mrs. Moyo first became interested in Brazilian martial arts while looking for a new way to become active while also learning a new skill. Mrs. Moyo was also very interested in the culture and history behind Brazilian martial arts. “[Capoeira] was created to look like a dance because it was done by slaves in Brazil, who wanted to learn how to defend themselves and protect themselves, but didn’t want to get in trouble for practicing a fighting form. So, they made it look like a dance,” Mrs.

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Capoeira was created in the 16th century. It combines elements of dance and music, and was developed mainly by descendants of African slaves with native influences. Its combination of quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed and leverage for leg sweeps, makes it different from other forms of martial arts.

“It looks like a bunch of flips and gymnastics and there is music that is playing or there is someone that is

playing music, so it does incorporate a lot of movements that are dance-like,” Mrs. Moyo said. “The dance helps with flexibility, agility and your response to another person, which helps with acting as well.”

As a teacher, Mrs. Moyo sees the correlation between acting and Capoeira.

They are both very physical activities that require focus and technique.

“Actors need to be very physical, as well as having a sense of their body and where it is in space as it relates to the other person,” Mrs. Moyo said. “In Capoeira, you’re constantly moving, as opposed to the other person in watching out for their next move and planning the next move. That is really important as an actor too, especially for improvising what PhotocourtesyofSipiweMoyo the actor is doing and what the other TheatreteacherSipiweMoyoreceivingher person is doing and how it relates.” g greenfirstlevelcordfromherprofessor ContraMestreBetinhofromCapoeira Karkara.

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or many people, a New Year brings many New Year’s resolutions. Some start out trying to be a better student, lose weight or be healthier. It can be hard at times to keep a resolution when healthy snack or food options are not available. However, the new healthy vending machines at school can help.

The vending machines are located in Building 1, Building 4, building 7 and outside the gym. Students have noticed administration’s effort to make school as healthy as possible. Dreyfoos is the first school in Palm Beach County to try out the healthy vending machines.

“I am glad that we have vending machines at our school now. Sometimes I forget my lunch and it’s helpful to be able to get healthy snacks at our school now,” digital media sophomore Tessa Gomes said.

Most students are very excited about the new addition to our school. However, many students have reported problems with the machines taking their money.

“I was coming out of anatomy and I was really feeling some pretzels. I put in my money, $1.50, and I selected A4. The black spiral started to unwind and my pretzels got stuck,” said communications junior Gabriella Romano.

Despite the vending machines causing problems for students, they have many

healthy snack options. A few options include Kashi granola bars, organic fruit snacks and Arizona Iced Tea. The prices of the snacks in the machines range from 75 cents for Sun

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HungerstrikesastheatreseniorAylaMejiaescapestothevending machine closest to the gym to grab a snack.

Maid yogurt-covered raisins to $2.25 for coconut water. The new vending machines accept credit and debit cards as well. The idea to add new vending machines in school came up as a fundraising idea. The school needed an upgrade in vending machine technology as well as a variety of snacks—not just water.

Jennifer O’Connor, a Dreyfoos parent, wanted to make healthy snacks more readily available for students. Ms. O’Connor started a business by implementing healthy vending machines into Palm Beach County schools.

“I have a daughter that goes to Dreyfoos.

She got home late and I didn’t like the idea that there are no snack options at school.

Instead of walking in the dark in CityPlace, students can get healthy snacks from the vending machines,” Ms. O’Connor said.

The new healthy vending machines generate profits that will go towards improving our school.

“They don’t cost us anything. We allow the vending machines to be put on campus and we get 30 percent of the profits,” Principal Susan Atherley said.

Some students have asked if the vending machines are actually healthy, and they are. The healthy options that go inside of the vending machines must meet certain requirements before being put inside.

“The products should meet the criteria set forth by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation,” said Chief Public Information Officer Nat Harrington.

Instead of opting for a candy bar or energy drink, students are urged to try out a lessfattening option for snacking, such as granola bites or iced tea.

“If you look across the country, we are a very obese society. Overall, we have a lot of illnesses. We are trying to get everyone to eat a little healthier,” Dr. Atherley said. “With things that go on like the shows that we have, if parents want to get something that is healthier, they can do that.” g

What’sinaname?

Mr.Dreyfoosproposesanamechangefortheschool to the announcement, both positively and ince being founded as an arts school negatively. in 1989, the school may possibly make “I do not really have an opinion on the new changes to its name by integrating the subject, but I know that before students start sciences with the making accusations and arts. start making uproar they On Jan. should be educated on 10, Alexander what the situation really Dreyfoos met is,” dance sophomore with the School Stephanie McMillan said.

Advisory “The alumni should be Committee more involved in events members to around the school make a case for instead of making a changing the dramatic riot against the name of the name change.” school to Dreyfoos Alumni against the School of the Arts name change argued and Sciences. that they got into good “I think it is colleges with the name PhotobyAubreyLevin unfair to ask an as is. eighth grader to “In regards to the AlexanderDreyfoosaddressesthemembersoftheSchoolAdvisory choose between an Committeetopresenthiscaseforapotentialnamechange.Afterhe [alumni], things have gavehisspeech,aquestionandansweringperiodwasallowed,and interest in both the people expressed their comments and concerns. changed over the years arts and sciences and it has become to make a career choice this early in life,” Mr. increasingly harder for students to get into Dreyfoos said. “The name change will give colleges, and what Mr. Dreyfoos is trying to those potential students confidence that they do is not change the school, but change the can take very fine courses in both the arts and perception,” Assistant Principal Nicole Daly the sciences that said. the school presently “‘Glee’ hurt us in some offers and make the ways. When people hear career decision later ‘arts’ at the end of our in life.” name they think ‘Fame’ or -Alexander Dreyfoos Mr. Dreyfoos ‘Victorious.’ People don’t assured the committee that he seeks no think they have smart intelligent kids here,” change in school funding or curriculum, only said Kelly Kupi, digital media sophomore wanting to drop “Alexander W.” from the Alexandra Kupi’s mother and a Parent Teacher name and add “and sciences.”

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“I am not lobbying for any change of the The proposed name was inspired by the courses that are presently being offered,” Mr. American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Dreyfoos said. “I also strongly believe that committee of which Mr. Dreyfoos is a member. the acceptance to the school based solely on “It goes back to Ben Franklin and Thomas audition is what gives Dreyfoos the reputation Jefferson, and if you look at their membership it has. I would not want to see that change, list, it covers everyone, not just artists but since it is the main reason I made my $1 scientists as well,” Mr. Dreyfoos said. “They million donation to the school.” interact wonderfully, just as they do here at Students and alumni reacted immediately Dreyfoos.” g

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tudent and alumni reactions to the proposed name change are both supportive and dismissive. While some voiced their opinions to their friends at school, others took to social media networks to show their support or disapproval to a larger audience.

A Facebook page, Keep Dreyfoos for the Arts, and an event, Sack the SAC Committee, were created by alumni. As of Feb. 13, the page had 651 likes from students, alumni, parents and teachers against the name change.

“Under threat yet again? Stop the madness, save the arts program,” the page’s description states. “[Alexander] Dreyfoos, his checkbook and his uncanny ability to know what’s best for the students he doesn’t teach have decided to rename the school ‘Dreyfoos School of the Arts and Sciences.’”

Similar trends appeared in posts throughout Facebook, and heated debates and discussions appeared in many newsfeeds. Some who support the name change said it was fair for Mr. Dreyfoos to propose the name, saying “It’s his money, let him do what he wants with it.”

The consensus for those opposed was their fear of how the name change would alter the perception of the school. They worry the school won’t be the welcoming community of artists that it is now.

“We are concerned that adding these two words may eventually lead to a more substantive change,” Dreyfoos alumna KC Rasmussen (’01), one of the Facebook page administrators, said in a post. “We’ve been called paranoid, we’ve been called delusional, but we want our experience at that school to continue for students there now and future students.” g

“Having the name change will take away from the purpose of our school. We are an art school for a reason.”

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Dylan Cohen theatre junior

“They should change the name.Change will give us an edge when applying to colleges because it will show that we have a strong academic background along with the arts. ”

Zoe Scheiber band sophomore

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YouknowyouknowMissJuno

TheatreseniorMariannaBabiolakisstrutstothetopasMissJunoBeachTeenUSA

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or most girls, the closest they come to a beauty pageant is watching “Toddlers and Tiaras” or “Miss Universe” every year.

For theatre senior Marianna Babiolakis, her dreams of winning one of these competitions came true in May 2012 after she won the title Miss Juno Beach Teen USA. “Miss Juno Beach was the first pageant that I ever competed in,” Babiolakis said. “I always had thought about how cool it would be to be in a pageant, but I never thought it would be that easy to start. I signed up and my mom and I had no idea what we were getting ourselves into or how much I would love it.”

Although Babiolakis had never competed in a pageant prior to Miss Juno Beach, she was able to adapt to the competitive fashion scene.

“It’s definitely a learning experience. It’s just like dance or theatre, it’s a whole new thing and it was interesting to learn it all,” Babiolakis said. “Almost all of the girls have been doing it their whole lives, so, for me, I had a lot to learn, but it’s definitely not a

disadvantage.” is a lot of work, Babiolakis loves being on Babiolakis has to put all of her energy and stage and has made many friends while at the time into preparing for the pageants in order events. to win.

“It’s always fun to be up “A lot of people on stage, but it’s different in think it’s just one that you’re also competing of those girly rather than just performing,” things where you Babiolakis said. “It’s very don’t need to put competitive, but you make lifeany energy into it long friends and they’re all so and you just go up welcoming to new girls. That’s there and do it, but probably the most enjoyable it is actually really part of the competitions.” technical and my Since Babiolakis’ title Miss coach has taught Juno Beach Teen USA only me a lot about the lasts until May this year, she way they score,” will be competing for the Miss Babiolakis said.

Palm Beach County title in “The judges look February. Her mother Anna PhotocourtesyofMariannaBabiolakis at the position of Babiolakis is her biggest your feet and if you TheatreseniorMariannaBabiolakisparticipatedinher supporter. pageantinMay2012.Herpreparationpaidoffwhen have the right outfit first “As long as she’s up on she was crowned Miss Juno Beach Teen USA. stage enjoying it, I’d love for her to compete in. It’s a to pursue it in the future,” Mrs. Babiolakis lot of hard work to be exactly what the judges said. g are looking for.”

Even though participating in the pageants

Marchyourcalendarsfortheholidays Alookatsomeunusualdaystodistractyoufromleprechaunsandshamrocks March 3

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s the wonderful month of March If Pets had Thumbs Day approaches, Irish families across America While there is no clear way to celebrate are planning reunions and purchasing this day, other than trying to leprechaun and four leaf clover lawn attach prosthetic thumbs decorations for St. Patrick’s Day. While to your cats and dogs, Mar. 17 will no doubt be a great the idea of pets day to enjoy a bowl of Lucky having a fifth digit Charms with your red-haired is really cool. friends, there are a variety Imagine your of other exciting holidays kitten giving to enjoy. Start planning for you a big these authentic national thumbs up for celebrations before you spend every mile you all your money on shamrock run and project cookies and “Kiss Me I’m you complete.

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March 1 Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

With so many peanut allergies across the nation, the emergency EpiPen shots will be flying off the shelves for Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. If you happen to be prone to such allergies, be prepared to face the hordes of people eating PB&J sandwiches during lunch.

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would go through the roof. That being said, if one of your pets has something against you, this entire concept could go horribly wrong. Every day, your Labradoodle would make your life miserable by untying your shoes and texting the people who bullied you in middle school. If Pets Had Thumbs Day is a time to realize that this concept could be a triumph for the animal

kingdom or a nightmare for humanity.

March 14 PiDayandLearnAboutButterfliesDay Today is the perfect day to take your socially awkward, math-loving friend on a walk through a garden to learn about nature’s most beautiful creatures. As he recites hundreds of digits from everyone’s favorite irrational number, you can take the time to observe the miracle of a monarch hatching from a cocoon. Before the butterfly takes flight, your friend attempts to teach it the formula for the circumference of a circle.

The insect is unable to grasp the simple mathematical concept and flutters away in frustration.

March 21 Fragrance Day

For those of you who like to spray on buckets of Axe Chocolate or Burberry perfume every morning, today is the day to show the world how much you love smelling fake and unapproachable. If you can manage to get close enough to hug some of your friends, don’t be surprised if they end up suffocating from these intoxicating fumes. g

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Likealovepotion–thechemistrybehindlove

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ove has a lot on its shoulders. Teenagers blame love as the inevitable force that drives them to go to wild (and sometimes stalkerish) lengths to win over their highschool crush. They criticize love for making them hesitant to add the guy with the cute profile picture on Facebook—and love gets criticized when he doesn’t accept their friend request within 20 minutes. Love plays the victim when Panera Bread dinner dates don’t go as planned. But in reality, as humans, highschool students have no one to blame for our love-craze but themselves—and these basic chemicals that make up the nervous system.

Dopamine

Ke$ha said it best—love is a drug and people are addicted. During those super romantic Kodak photo moments with teenage beaus, dopamine is responsible for producing the light and airy feeling of “floating on cloud nine.” Dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is let loose during an anticipated or ambitious romantic event, is released into the blood system and flows straight to the brain, making lovers feel an attraction to their partner unlike any other. Chocolate, a universal favorite, contains high levels of dopamine.

“If you have higher activity of dopamine in the brain, your susceptibility to falling in love may even go up,” said Helen Fisher in

her book “Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love.” “One of the brain regions most activated [during love] is the area where dopamine is produced.”

Whether people choose to raise their dopamine levels via sharing a sensual night in the town with a loved one, or via sharing a romantic night inside with a box of dark chocolate, the chemical imbalance produced truly is “dope.”

Serotonin

Thank the neurochemical serotonin for helping us keep calm in awkward, first-date small talk.

Serotonin, a chemical released when love strikes, helps to create the safe and secure feeling in lovers.

Without serotonin, teens would be even more of an emotional and anxious hot mess around the people they’ve got a thing for. Thankfully, as time progresses serotonin levels increase—a chemical reaction that will reduce the butterflies and anxiety produced prior to encountering dates. This may be a chemical reaction students can actually appreciate.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is the main chemical of trust.

When gazing deeply into their significant other’s eyes, humans may think that they’re witnessing the first sparks of a strong and worthy relationship. In reality, they are feeling the effects of the first release of the neuromodulator oxytocin sparking in their brain. Oxytocin also has the power to draw people closer and closer to their partner.

Scientifically speaking, oxytocin is connected to chemical reactors called pheromones that are released to subliminally control the mood of others. According to a study by the University of Kentucky, women release a scent during high levels of hormonal activity and affection. This scent is proven to physically attract males to the women with high levels of hormonal activity.

When a crush is approaching, just remember to pause and wait while the chemicals in your brain create the “chemistry.” g Gr ap hic by Ky leB ell

by ClaudiaZamora

Treviantakesthetraintostardom but the two strangers on the train as well. ommunications senior Matthew Baquero “The two guys on the train came up to us, has done more than just chase his dream. and, at first, I thought they were like some At 14, Baquero began pursuing his rapping broke rappers trying to sell us their CD. I career under the stage name was hesitant. I was Trevian. Baquero’s dedication to trying to see if they his music resulted in access to were legitimate or a professional recording studio not,” Baquero said. in the last semester of his eighth “[The one guy] was grade year. actually a ghost “I got more and more serious writer for a few [about my music] by the time labels. I showed I got to my sophomore year,” him a song that I Baquero said. “That’s when I had on my phone started collaborating with kids in PhotocourtesyofMatthewBaquero and he said, ‘Give the school. It got really exciting, CommunicationsseniorMatthewBaquerorehearses me your name and because people started knowing hisnewsong“UnexpectedCall.”Themusicvideois number, and you’ll availablethroughhisYouTubechanneltrevianofficial01. who I was.” hear from us really But it wasn’t until January of 2013 that soon. You’re really good and I want to see if Baquero was discovered on a subway in New you actually have what it takes.’ ” York by a label representative.

After being discovered in New York, “[My cousin] told me to start rapping for Baquero is more determined than ever to his friends,” Baquero said. “There weren’t that break out into the music industry. many people on the train, except for us and “I watch award shows sometimes and I these two other guys.” wonder what it feels like to go up, grab an After only a minute and a half of rapping, award and look out on all those people,” he impressed not only his cousin’s friends, Baquero said. “I want to do that one day.

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Every time I watch that, it gives me that extra boost. It’s really exciting. I want that for myself.”

Communications alumnus Marlowe Brand (’12) vouches for Baquero’s dedication to his rapping.

“Trevian is so passionate about his music,” Mr. Brand said. “It has never been about the fame or the benefits that come along with being a successful rapper. He just loves having people appreciate his music and lyrics.

He’s not afraid to take risks. He knows that you have to throw away your insecurities to get noticed. There are millions of potential ‘rap stars,’ but he’s better than them and he’s not afraid to prove that to anyone willing to listen.”

Artists know how hard it is to put themselves out there.

“You’re gonna knock on a lot of doors in your life,” Baquero said. “In my case, I didn’t knock on a door, I stepped on a train. And who knows, maybe that train will be the one that takes you to success.” g

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TamposiwinsattheGrammys

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trutting across the red carpet at the Grammys, theatre alumna Ali Tamposi (’08) had little knowledge that she would soon be an award-winning songwriter. Her song “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)” was featured on Kelly Clarkson’s album, Stronger, which won Best Pop Vocal Album at this year’s Grammy awards. The song was also nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

“It was truly an artist’s dream come true,” -DreyfoosalumnaAliTamposi(’08) Ms. Tamposi said. “It was so fun seeing everyone, meeting new people and just being at the freaking Grammys! I had the time of my life there, and it is a great memory that will last forever.”

After Clarkson won the award, Ms. Tamposi felt ecstatic about having helped with such a tremendous accomplishment.

“No words can really explain my immediate feelings after the announced winner, but I am proud of [Kelly Clarkson] and her voice is amazing,” Ms. Tamposi said. “[I] couldn’t have asked for a better person to write the song for.”

Ms. Tamposi now lives in Los Angeles with her roommate Cassadee Pope, former lead singer from the group Hey Monday and

‘Iamblessedtohave the opportunity to express myself through my music.’

StudentShortlist

by ClaudiaZamora

Grey Whitlock band sophomore

Sabina Meshke theatre junior

“Well I would say my personal style at school is classy yet casual. I wear button downs almost every day and my style is very fun and flirty.”

“I just enjoy wearing things that are kind of different and interesting to look at. I wear what catches my eye. I enjoy weird shoes—like platform shoes are just so grand.”

winner of the Voice hit and finds new inspirations 2013. She has had from her current boyfriend the opportunity to James Valentine, the lead work with artists guitarist of Maroon 5. such as Demi Lovato, “I was in the studio working Christina Aguilera, for [Maroon 5], and I totally Leona Lewis, The fell for [Valentine] right away,” Wanted and Kelly Ms. Tamposi said. “He’s such Clarkson. an amazing boyfriend. It’s fun “I initially wrote dating someone who has the [What Doesn’t same interests as you.”

Kill You] and Before pursuing a career [Clarkson] heard it, in audio engineering, Ms. and basically said ‘I Tamposi attended Dreyfoos her want that [song],’” freshman year and looked up to Tamposi said. “She theatre teacher Garry Lewis as is the nicest girl, her mentor. and so fun to work “No doubt she was very with.” determined and focused in her Ms. Tamposi felt music and had a strong and inspired to write supportive family behind her,” the song after an Mr. Lewis said. emotional breakup The Grammy winner with her previous feels fortunate for all she has boyfriend. achieved and experienced over “[The song came the years. from] heartbreak “I am blessed to have after a seven year the opportunity to express relationship with my myself through my music. It’s PhotocourtesyofWireimage ex,” Ms. Tamposi bypassed all expectations,” Ms. said. “It’s insane how AliTamposimakesittotheGrammysafteryearsof Tamposi said. “I’m still waiting hardwork.GracingtheRedCarpetinagreenMason one little break up dress, she impressed her friends and family. for someone to wake me up and can lead to this.” tell me it was a big dream.” g Now signed with Sony Records, Ms. Tamposi plans on kick starting her next big Contributor: Mack Schroeder

Howwouldyoudescribeyour personal style at school?

Michael Pisani theatre junior

Juan Ramirez communications sophomore

“[I would describe my personal style] as school casual prep and I feel the most confident in nice jeans and a sweater-shirt combo.”

“Swag is very important to me and my style. I like wearing anything decked out in swag.

Shoutout to my designers at Bape and Supreme.”

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Teachingstudentswithstyle Studentslearnfromout-of-the-boxtechniquesprovidedbytheirteachers

by PaulaGalvan

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ome students call me the devil, but there is a method to my madness.”

Those are math teacher Olive Bryan’s famous foreboding words which cause even the best mathematicians to get nervous for their first day in her class. Like most of the faculty, Mrs. Bryan has dedicated her life to teaching. Her “method” is only one of the many different teaching styles that exist. There are over one hundred teachers on campus whose unique approaches have led to abundant student success.

“Although this is an arts school, I find that the students here are very academic and very competitive,” Mrs. Bryan said. “Especially in the subject that I teach, it’s hard to bring in a lot of creative elements, but it depends on the course. For example, I do projects in Algebra PhotobyDanaMiller 2 or Geometry. Last year I had my students make polyhedrons. That’s as artistic as it MathteacherLisaHollanddanceswithhersixthperiodprecalculusclassasshedemonstratestheconceptofslope.“Iwanttobethebest partoftheirday.That’smygoalwhenIcometowork,”Mrs.Hollandsaid.“IputalotofenergyintoteachingandIdrivesomekidscrazy, gets.” probably because they dont want all that energy.”

Math teacher Lisa Holland also has a great personality or are passionate about students, or if the students mold themselves unconventional ways of approaching math. to fit the lessons. Either way, we’ve all had She dresses brightly, wears interesting jewelry their subject, teachers like those at our school inspire us to believe in ourselves. teachers whose methods we have had to and motivates her students to work hard.

“I feel relieved when I go into [Mrs. adapt to and others we clicked with instantly.

“I was watching the Olympics this summer Holland’s] class because she doesn’t “I have to realize every year that I have and I thought if rush us,” band junior Manuel Ramirez to adapt to my students,” Ms. Gifford said. these guys are said. “At the end of the day I feel like I “But at the same time they have to realize the practicing their learn more with her than with any other policies I have and how much I’m willing to sports skills for teacher.” bend.” the gold then And, of course, who can forget social Teachers spend hours on end planning, why can’t my studies teacher Melissa Gifford, who grading and teaching. The only thing students kids study for -band junior Manuel Ramirez splits her students into groups to do need to do is try. the gold,” Mrs. projects about maps and has them bring “I try to put so much energy into Holland said. “I in food representing different cultures. teaching so that the students will give me take the highest grade on the test and give “I think of [my teaching style] as back the energy with their work and with [that student] a gold medal. [The students] structured fun,” Ms. Gifford said. “I put a their studying,” Mrs. Holland said. “I sing think they’re the biggest things when they get lot of procedures and rules in place to keep and dance with the kids. I make up chants. that. They really study and they can’t wait to organized and I enjoy spending time with my Research shows that when you do those see who gets the [medal].” students.” things, people will remember the facts.

We spend years going to school, but it The question with teaching styles is And if you remember the facts then the only takes us a few minutes to recognize a whether teachers mold their lessons to the understanding comes later." g good teacher. Whether it is because they have

‘Attheendoftheday, IfeellikeIlearnmore withherthanwithany other teacher.’

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Spirit week

MONDAY: MUSICAL GENRE DAY • POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: sophomores (1 point) - 3rd Place: freshmen (1 point)

TUESDAY: TWIN DAY • OVER-UNDER RACE - 1st Place: freshmen (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: sophomores (2 points) - 4th Place: seniors (1 point)

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• THREE-LEGGED RACE - 1st Place: juniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: seniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: sophomores (2 points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point) • 50-YARD DASH - 1st Place: juniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: seniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: sophomores (2 points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point)

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o kick off the Pep Rally, the seniors marched in to the dramatic beating of drums, waving their class colored flag. Dressed in all black and led by dance senior Diana Haber and digital media senior Maxwell Cornwell, the two lines of seniors spanned across the gym and raised their torches as the music suddenly cut off, and the gym became flooded with screaming seniors, ready to take the muchPhoto by Elizabeth Lane desired Spirit Stick. Taking into account the intense amount of energy DanceseniorDianaHaberleadstheclassof2013intothegymfortheirfinalpeprally.Their in the room, it was hard to believe that theme was inspired by last year’s Summer Olympics. the event took place in the morning. in school-wide events, some students could not As this year’s Spirit Week approached, students take part in the Spirit Week activities. Although buzzed with the news of a few changes that the policy is not new, this is the first year that would take place, most notably the addition of a this Florida State Statute has been enforced at Homecoming Basketball Game and a Homecoming Dreyfoos, according to Assistant Principal Suzanne Dance. In order to accommodate the new events, Smith. This policy posed a problem for certain SGA made the decision to move the Pep Rally to classes in their struggle for victory. During the field the morning. This change would allow SGA time to day events, visual senior Agustin Seco was forced clean up the gym and prepare for the Homecoming to leave the gym and give up his spot in the 50-yard Dance, which was held later that night. However, dash because he was on obligation. this break from tradition made some students, such “Ms. Smith decided to pull me out of the 50as senior class council president and dance senior yard dash right before the event started and it Elyssa Kelly, uneasy. almost cost us to forfeit,” Seco said. “The reason “I personally didn’t like having the Pep Rally in [for being on obligation] was for a book that had the morning,” Kelly said. “I understand it in theory, been stolen from me last school year. Some of us but in practice it really should be in the afternoon. just haven’t had the chance to pay for overdue It’s kind of a tradition and more fun that way books. It’s not fair.” because of the prep and anticipation of it.”

Despite the changes, students overall believe The homecoming festivities, which were met that Spirit Week was a success, with the seniors with mixed reviews by the student body, resulted once again taking first place. The juniors came in in a major turnout for both events. According to second place, the sophomores in third and the SGA, 367 students attended the Homecoming freshmen in fourth.

Dance. In the days leading up to the dance was the “I am so relieved that it’s over. SGA put a lot of Homecoming Basketball Game on Jan. 27, which work and money into it,” communications senior had over 200 spectators attend to show their Natasha Scruggs said. “But it was one of the best support for the team.

Spirit Weeks that I’ve attended at Dreyfoos. I wish “The [basketball] team is giving Dreyfoos a new I could do it all over again.” g image, showing that we are more than just an arts school,” strings sophomore Fabiola Plaza said. “I’m thoroughly impressed with the boy’s basketball team.”

- 1st Place: seniors (58 points) Although this is the most anticipated week of - 2nd Place: juniors (48 points) the year, due to a Florida State Statute mandating that students on obligation cannot participate -3rdPlace:sophomores(32points)

TOTAL POINTS

- 4th Place: freshmen (20 points)

• POTATO SACK RACE - 1st Place: freshmen (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: sophomores (2 points) - 4th Place: seniors (1 point) • QUADRUPLE DUTCH - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: sophomores (3 points) - 3rd Place: juniors (2 points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point)

WEDNESDAY: CLASS CLIQUE DAY • KICKBALL - 1st Place: seniors + juniors (4 points) -2ndPlace:sophomores+freshmen(0points)

THURSDAY: GENERATION DAY • DANCE-OFF - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: sophomores (2 points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point) • SIDEWALK CHALK - 1st Place: sophomores (4 points) - 2nd Place: seniors (3 points) - 3rd Place: juniors (2 points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point)

friday: class pride day • MUSICAL CHAIRS - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) -3rdPlace:sophomores(2points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point) • TUG-OF-WAR - 1st Place: juniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: seniors (3 points) -3rdPlace:sophomores(2points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point) • TEACHER DRESS-UP - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) -3rdPlace:sophomores(2points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point) • KARAOKE - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) -2ndPlace:sophomores(3points) - 3rd Place: freshmen (1 point) • DANCE PERFORMANCE - 1st Place: seniors (4 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (3 points) -3rdPlace:sophomores(2points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point) • SCREAM-OFF - Winners: seniors (10 points) - 2nd Place: juniors (0 points) -2ndPlace:sophomores(0points) -2ndPlace:freshmen(0points) •DRESS-UPTICKETSFORTHEWEEK - 1st Place: juniors (4 points) -2ndPlace:sophomores(3points) - 3rd Place: seniors (2 points) - 4th Place: freshmen (1 point)

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MONDAY musical genre day

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Pods came to life on Musical Genre day as each student dressed according to their grade level’s music category. During lunch two Powder Puff Football games were played: the seniors vs. the sophomores and the freshmen vs. the juniors.

Dressed in sports bras and bright class colors, the male Powder Puff cheerleaders cheered while supporting their class and putting the “spirit” back into Spirit Week. Even though the cheerleader and football players roles were switched, it is only once a year when students get to cheer on a Dreyfoos football game. g

TUESDAY Twin day

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week of heated competition continued while the stormy weather moved events from the field to the gym. To kick off the events, the classes went head-to-head in the ThreeLegged Race, which resulted in a junior victory. The events continued with the Quadruple Dutch and the 50-Yard Dash. The change of location proved to be an advantage for the juniors as they slid to victory. Then, as the other classes fumbled across the floor in the Potato Sack Race, the freshmen sped ahead the other competitors and managed to be the first to hop past the finish line.

The Over and Under Race, which featured teams of competitors passing a Vaseline-covered cucumber to other team members, resulted to be the most confusing series of events.

Due to a miscommunication, the race ended with the juniors on the opposite side of the gym at an unprecedented speed, which surprised the crowd and even the competitors. After some deliberation, SGA decided there would be a second race after they clarified the rules to insure a proper race. The second attempt lead to a photo finish.

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Photo by Elizabeth Lane

DanceseniorMikaellaAbitbolwhipsoutarainbowumbrelladuringaperformancetoTheWeatherGirlshit’80ssong,“It’sRainingMen.”

Photo by Elizabeth Lane

StringsjuniorJennaMeyers-Sinett(left)andotherjuniorsteamuptoplayagainstthefreshmanteamduringMonday’sPowderpuffGame.

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WEDNESDAY class clique day

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Photo by Elizabeth Lane

DancesophomoreStephanieMcMillan(left)catchessomeseriousairinQuadrupleDance,oneofTuesday’smanyfielddayevents.

rowding around the soccer field were jocks, rebels, nerds and preps cheering as their respective kickball teams battled in the third day of Spirit Week. Freshmen and sophomore players tried to keep up with the overenthusiastic, extremely athletic team of juniors and seniors but eventually had to admit to a 7-2 defeat.

On the sidelines, juniors, sophomores and freshmen screamed for their classmates, but the one grade who really made an impact was the senior class. Dressed in all-black with bandanas and nose rings, the seniors intimidated the underclassman as rebellious youth. Although a success, some students had a little too much spirit and Rebellious Youth Day has been cancelled for next year’s seniors due to this year’s extreme dress code violations. g

THURSDAY generation day

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[above]Freshmencollaborateonachalkdrawingofacrownedblonde, onlyoneofseveralpiecesthefreshmenartworkwascomprisedof.

Their piece was a reflection of the ’50s. [left]TheatreseniorJesseRamosthrowsthekickballduring Wednesday’skickballtournament.Hewaspartofthewinningjunior/ senior team.

Photo by Aubrey Levin

Photo by Elizabeth Lane

TheatresophomoreJoseph“Yossi”Sachi,actingasCornyCollinsfrom“Hairspray,”ishoistedintotheairbysophomoredancersfortheir “Hairspray”-inspired Generation Day dance.

tanding on tables, on top of each other’s shoulders and against the walls, students pushed past each other in the hopes of getting the best view of the dancers in the cafeteria. As they complained that they could not see over ’70s afros and legs in neon tights, Assistant Principal George Miller voiced his safety concerns and made the decision to move the Generation Day Dances to the gym.

However, as a result of this attempt to keep everyone safe from falling, students had to worry about dodging poles and railings as almost the entire student body emptied the cafeteria at once, breaking out into a stampede.

After settling for a moment in the bleachers, students jumped up to dance along with each grade to “Grease” and “Hairspray” soundtracks, Lionel Richie and MC Hammer.

Away from the commotion, visual art students knelt on their knees, rushing to finish their generationspecific drawings on the sidewalk before the end of lunch. The sophomores and juniors used chalk of their own, which was taken into consideration during judging; however, sophomores still took the position of first place above the seniors, juniors and freshmen. g

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PEP RALLY

by CamilleSanches

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n Friday morning, the gym was crowded with armies of blue, green, red and black all fighting for the much sought after prize: the Spirit Stick.

Despite the Pep Rally being held in the morning after third period, students still packed the bleachers to show their school spirit. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors were taken back to the Olympics as they watched the seniors march in carrying torches that were meant to symbolize their everlasting power.

Unlike past years, each class chose a different theme to decorate their section of the bleachers.

The freshman chose a beach theme, the sophomores decided to take their section to the stars with an alien theme, the juniors celebrated with a Chinese New Year theme and the seniors declared themselves to be victorious Olympians.

The seniors won all of the events except for Tug of War, the second event of the day. The juniors were able to overcome the seniors’ vigor and took the gold in this event. g

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[right]Socialstudiesteacher RichardGalloistransformed intotheloveablealienE.Tfor thesophomoreclassTeacher Dress-Up.

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VisualjuniorJuanGranadosandtheatreseniorGabrielleMercadocompeteforthe wininthefinalsecondsofMusicalChairs.Itwasthefirsteventofthedayand resulted in a senior victory.

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Homecoming game

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he enthusiastic crowd of over 200 people cheered with pride as vocal senior Alexis Seiler opened with the national anthem at the Homecoming Basketball Game against Morningside Academy on Monday, Jan. 28. After the crowd burst into applause for Seiler’s performance, both teams were formally introduced by SGA copresident and communications senior Natasha Scruggs. Shortly after, the game began.

Co-captains and communications juniors Munashe Kwangwari and Kevin Levine led the team to their win, along with scoring assistance from band junior Jorge Ramos and multiple blocks from communications junior Jordan Oregero. The boys walked away with a win by the score of 58-39 and new respect from the students and faculty.

The Homecoming Game was not only full of victory, but surprises too.

The Homecoming Court nominations were announced for all grades during half time. A few band students also put together a drum core, which played during the game on the bleachers. g

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eon lights bounced from wall to wall as students poured into the gym at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1. The students, still hyped up from the Pep Rally that same morning, were not afraid to let loose.

A decision was reached during the 2012-13 school year when SGA agreed to reestablish the Homecoming Dance that was last featured in 2007. The dance was assigned the theme “Black Light,” which was also decided by the members of SGA. One of the problems students faced was traveling from school to their homes and back again. In order to save students time and gas, Assistant Principal George Miller made the gym locker rooms available after school.

The locker rooms were used for the students to get dressed, take showers, style their hair and do their makeup.

The food at the dance was served by teachers and parent volunteers. There were numerous selections of food, including salad, chicken dishes, vegetables, mashed potatoes and desserts served by C.R. Chicks. Many preferred this variety over the common selection of pizza.

About 30 minutes into the dance, the lights went off and students made their way to the dance floor. The crowd was not ashamed to break down to hits dating back to 2004, including the “Cha Cha Slide.”

Whether someone went to the dance alone, with a date or with a best friend, they were given the opportunity to get creative with the photo booth available and dress in the miscellaneous costumes provided within the booth.

Overall, the dance brought smiles to all who attended, proving that Dreyfoos doesn’t need a football team as an excuse to have a homecoming. g

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A guide to what’s going on in the art area classes Strings

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he speech and debate team recently went to Emory University to participate in the Barkley Forum. Communications juniors Tess Saperstein finaled 10th and Micaela Fagan placed 4th. The team is now preparing for upcoming qualifiers on March 9 and March 15.

“We’re hosting the NCFL [National Catholic Forensic League] district qualifier this year,” communications dean Angela Weber said.

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he strings department is busy practicing for upcoming performances in March. The Music Performance Assessment is on March 2, where the students play for judges and get back critiques on how to improve. On March 21 there is a Philharmonic concert.

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he theatre department is rehearsing for “Guys and Dolls.” The two-part love story will preview for students in Meyer Hall on Feb. 28 and will premiere the following Friday, March 1.

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n Jan. 23, the Arts College Fair was held at Dreyfoos to showcase visual arts colleges while visual and digital media students showed off their portfolios with hopes to attend one of the many schools. The arts college fair gave students an all day SRA. “Having an all arts college fair allows visual and digital media students to really showcase their work to the colleges they have interest in and the specific departments at those schools,” visual sophomore Emily Gerstein said. g

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ome of the band majors competed at All-State during the first week of winter break. The event was held in Tampa, where music students rehearsed and performed together.

“Once you are there, they rank you. Then, you spend the next three days in two to four hour rehearsals and practice,” band sophomore Calvin Kaler said. “After the long hours of rehearsal, we perform at the convention center, [so] it’s worth it.” g

Digital Media

he Digital Media department will be visiting the Annie Leibovitz exhibition at the Norton. AP 2D Portfolio students are putting final touches on their work for the May 10 exam.

In a combined show with the visual department, digital media seniors will present their work in Buulding 2.

Art deans Jenny Gifford and Peter Stodolack will be visiting Centro University in Mexico from March 20 to March 24 for an art partnership with Dreyfoos. An American campus will be brought to Miami in 2015. g

he dance department is working on perfecting college auditions for the seniors. These auditions include choreography by dance alumni Ryan Redmond (’08) and Jeremy Coachman (’09).

The senior showcase is approaching and the College Prep dance class is in charge of choreographing the entire show.

“The senior showcase is always a must-see show because it’s a really good representation of what your classmates can really do,” dance senior Elyssa Kelly said. “If you’re a dance enthusiast or simply just appreciate it, I highly recommend coming.” g

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n Jan. 23, the vocal department held its first underclassman recital and received outstanding reviews. On Feb. 12 the Valentine’s recital was held in Meyer Hall and attracted a broad audience.

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KimballtakesherarttoCalifornia

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hile practicing an art at school, students could easily be distracted, but if one were to work on their art in an environment where it is the sole priority, improvement is almost guaranteed. For the first semester of the year, visual junior Chloe Kimball was accepted to attend a semester school called The Oxbow School Chloe Kimball in Napa, Calif.

“Freshman year, [visual dean Jennifer] Gifford had the director of admissions [from Oxbow] come down and give us a PowerPoint about the school,” Kimball said.

Oxbow focuses more on the visual arts than on academics, therefore the regular core classes that students usually take are different.

“The teaching style was really different,” Kimball said. “For example, in US History I don’t know an actual fact about Abraham Lincoln, I learned more about concepts like shaping your political identity and what your morals are.”

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Kimball spent the first semester of her Kimball, Chloe’s mother. “Once we saw the junior year with 38 other students who came beautiful campus and met the teachers, we to Oxbow to rethink how they saw art. The knew that Chloe was blessed with a once in a school thoroughly pushed students to reach lifetime opportunity.” their maximum potential as artists.

Kimball’s friends have been able to see “They split the semester into thirds, the how her artistic abilities have changed due to first month and a half the different atmosphere and we had more art class the rigorous work at Oxbow. than humanities,” “She has definitely Kimball said. “The developed her ideas second third was more more and she was able to humanities than art. experiment with a lot of cool The last part was final different mediums so she projects so it was all has a better understanding art. You wake up, you of different techniques and go to breakfast, you go materials,” visual junior Allie PhotoscourtesyofChloeKimball to art, you go to lunch, VisualjuniorChloeKimballportraysthebeautyofthe Kirschner said.

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Even though going Oxbow did help her advance to a semester school means improving her artistic capabilities. tremendously on art, it also means leaving “I think that I changed 150 percent behind family and friends. Kimball’s mother, as an artist,” Kimball said. “When I look thought the school was good for her even at something aesthetically pleasing I feel though she was far from home. differently and see it in a different way. I now “Even though Chloe had never been away strongly believe that art expands, it’s not just from home for more than a few days, her dad the physical stuff that you make, but art is like and I really felt confident and comfortable a state of mind. Now I think through the mind with her decision to attend Oxbow,” said Jill of an artist.” g

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What announcements?

The sound Surveyshowswhopaysattentiontoschoolnews

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of student’s dwindling interest in the morning announcements. Like local and national broadcasts, some days are slow and there is

very morning, one can expect to hear the upbeat voice of a communications student announcing the news over the PA system.

Within minutes, the day’s news is broadcast for all to hear. Most of the time a video announcement briefly follows.

The first 10 minutes of third period is allotted for the morning news. Anchors relay important messages and events for both students and faculty to hear, but who is really paying attention?

“I think me and a few other classmates are honestly the only ones that listen,” dance senior Malik Williams said.

In a recent Muse survey on student and teacher involvement with the morning announcements, 64 percent of students watch the morning news announcements, while only 46 percent listen to the announcements over the PA system.

“Third period is the only time everyone Graphic by Kyle Bell is in class, but the news is a little long and redundant at times,” math teacher Norman Adams said. “That’s why people tune them not any pertinent information to be shared. out after a while.”

However, both Ms. Tieche and Principal Susan There have been numerous criticisms Atherley are attempting to bring the televised against the broadcasts up to speed. morning ‘Ithinkmeandafewother “Last year I went through the announcements of getting the wiring required classmatesarehonestlythe process for appearing to for live announcements,” Dr. Atherley onlyonesthatlisten[tothe said. be put together announcements].’ in haste; Unfortunately, by the time -danceseniorMalikWilliams equipment was upgraded and however, many don’t understand connected, broadcast students already the work and effort put into creating an had their current year’s class schedule. As of award-winning school broadcast show. now, scheduling issues are being discussed.

“I would like everyone to know that in “There are only a few kids that listen to 110 minutes, my students write, produce the [morning announcements],” Williams and shoot a show. They overcome technical said. “Hopefully the upbeat pace of live news difficulties, create packages to air, learn new will keep their attention to what is going on positions in the control room, studio and field, with our school.” g it’s a lot of work,” communications teacher For more survey results, go to Christine Tieche said. www.themuseatdreyfoos.com.

Ms. Tieche and other teachers are aware

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very morning a familiar sound cracks over the loud speaker. For three years, communications senior Natasha Scruggs has been the voice of Dreyfoos.

Whether she is being broadcast throughout school on video announcements or informing students Natasha Scruggs about upcoming events through the loud speaker, Scruggs has been the face of Dreyfoos.

“Her appreciation and love for video announcements is apparent with her involvement. You can always count on Natasha to deliver school news,” theatre sophomore Joseph “Yossi” Sachi said.

Scruggs’ love for video announcements doesn’t end at Dreyfoos.

She hopes to pursue TV production in college.

“She has one of those voices that makes you listen and brings energy to wherever you are. I can not wait until the day I see her on television,” communications sophomore Haley Lickstein said.

With Scruggs being such a profound part of the communications department, she leaves many jobs behind her.

“She leaves big shoes to fill,” communications teacher Christine Tieche said. “It will be hard to find someone with as much energy and passion about video announcements to take over when [she] leaves.” g

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Countrygirls,ninjas,tutus Annual dance show surprises audience with unique dances

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rom dancing like crabs to dressing as country girls, the first dance concert of the year seemed to be different than anything the department has done before. The school even had a rare sneak peek of the performance on Jan. 24, an LTM day, to what could be seen that night. Administration hopes to continue to hold performances on LTM days to encourage more students to come to school.

“I definitely felt more prepared for the night’s show,” dance sophomore Daniela O’Neil said. “I enjoy performing, especially in front of my peers.”

The concert featured the work of guest choreographers Stefanie Batten Bland from Company Stefanie Batten Bland and Jennifer Archibald. Dance alumnus Ryan Redmond (’08) choreographed three pieces for the concert.

“Ryan relied on his own unique style,” dance dean Jan Hanniford-Goetz said. “It was nice having a young dancer who is as successful as him come work with the dancers.”

Mr. Redmond’s pieces went along to popular music by Florence and The Machine, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and The xx.

The piece “The Shadow of a Heart” was an audience favorite with dancers leaping about and throwing their bodies to the ground as the light darkened and brightened again, concurrent to the song, as if they were dancing in the twilight.

Dance teacher Jeff Satinoff choreographed a pair of countryinspired dance routines with “Apples, Oranges, Blueberries and Pie” and “Country Girl.”

Girls were dressed in long floral dresses from the ‘40s. Music blasted with lyrics that stated, “I am a country girl,” as the dancers swung their arms defiantly.

“I love to make ballets and to

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Dancejuniorsandseniorsaddcountryflaretoaballetroutine.Thestudentsdancedtothesong“CountryGirl”bytheCarolinaChocolateDrops,andthepiece was choreographed by dance teacher Jeffrey Satinoff.

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DanceseniorKahlilDukesperformsamodernballetsolo pieceatthedanceconcertperformancethattookplace on Saturday, Jan. 26.

DanceseniorZoeKaplandancesinamodernballetpiece.Ittakesweeksofrehearsalsbothin and out of school to perfect the dances.

work with the students on new things,” Mr. Satinoff said. “This is my 19th year here and I’ve never repeated one of my ballets.”

“Last Eight Minutes” choreographed by Solomon Dumas, a former Ailey II dancer, was more like an action movie than a typical dance routine.

The dancers ran around like ninjas, crawling on the floor and

snapping their fingers.

“Preparing for [‘Last Eight Minutes’] was a great experience working with a guest teacher.

He never put us down and always complimented us,” dance sophomore Sierra Morse said.

“It took a lot of time with after school rehearsals, but in the end it was great.”

The concert received general

audience appreciation for its unique pieces. It was proof of the extraordinary work that the school’s dancers can do.

“The pieces they are performing can be seen in New York ballets,” Ms. Hanniford said.

“They work like professionals.

They’re here seven days a week.

They are extremely dedicated [to their work].” g

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Ifyoucan’tbeatthem,jointhem:architecture

Ican’tpaintorsing.MydancemovesarelimitedtothetraditionalColombiansalsaandI don’tknowhowtoholdatuba.Ido,however,knowhowtoinvestigateandreport.Join me on my adventures through every major at Dreyfoos.

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lthough at first I was concerned that there may be too much math involved, I learned that architecture class can be a lot of fun, especially when designing trailers, building them and using them to race around the bus loop. I joined visual teacher John Griffin’s sixth period architecture class and collaborated with his students as they started working on their new project: “Ultra-light” trailers.

The ultra-lights are small, lightweight trailers that the students will eventually hook up to bikes and use to race around the bus loop in order to test their stability and durability. Students’ main focus is to make their trailers lightweight. Although I learned how to do a variety of things during my short time as a visual major, I mostly learned what not to do.

1.Don’tgetdistractedwhilewalking The architecture room is full of potential hazards. Wires and cables are draped like vines across the room, while pipes, plywood, hammers, drills and tools of all kinds lay on the tables and floors. The first thing I realized is that if a student doesn’t watch where they’re going, they might end up tripping over expensive materials or even worse: someone else’s project (in which case my best advice is to refrain from crying while apologizing repeatedly and walking away rapidly).

2.Don’tletthefirebricksfoolyou Although firebricks may look dense and sturdy, it is never a good idea to hammer on top of them. Firebricks are used for welding, and according to Mr. Griffin, they cost about $75 per piece.

3.EMTisn’tEmergencyMedicalTechnician When someone first told me that we would be flattening out and drilling holes

into EMTs I wasn’t too comfortable with the idea; after all, I’m a fairly peaceful individual.

Thankfully, someone was kind enough to let me know that EMT meant Electrical Magnetic Tubing.

4.Glovesare greatthings

PhotobyAubreyLevin Using power tools WiththehelpofvisualjuniorLukasTamulis,communicationsjuniorValeriaRivadeneriacutsapieceofElectric MagneticTubingusingapowersaw.Immediatelyaftercutting,thetubeswereplungedintoabucketofwater. can get very TamulisletRivadeneriawearhisgloveswhileusingthepowersaw,andasaresultheburnedhimself. exciting, but in the heat of the moment it’s easy to forget to put on gloves or goggles, which can be a dreadful experience. I learned this when I saw visual junior Lukas Tamulis get burned after touching one of the pipes I had recently cut. Where were his gloves, you ask? They were on my hands.

Ironically, he had kindly forced me to put them on before letting me anywhere near the power saw.

Although I enjoyed my time in Architecture, I realized that I don’t feel all that comfortable around tools that have the ability to sever my limbs. I think for now I’ll stick to journalism injuries like paper cuts and writer’s block. g CommunicationsjuniorValeriaRivadeneriaflattenstheendofapiece ofElectricalMagneticTubing.Thesetubesaretobeusedinthetrailer thatisbeingputtogetherbytheentireclass.Shelearnedthatshewas notsupposedtohammeronfirebricksbecausetheywereonlyusedfor welding.

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Beforetheirhomecominggame,theDreyfoosbasketballteamhuddlesaroundtheteamco-captain, communicationsjuniorMunasheKwangwari,chanting“Jaguars”topumpuptheteam.

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efore the athletes take the court, field or track there are weeks, even months, of preparation and training that make their performance possible. Prior to the start of the game, athletes begin stretching and practicing—mentally and physically preparing hours before the first whistle. Minutes before the game, athletes are mentally focusing themselves and rallying together as a team for the task ahead. People in the stands only see the on-court outcome, not thinking about what it takes to be successful once the game begins. However, what happens before the game is just as important. g

TheatresophomoreJohnHenchdoesalungedrillat trackpractice.Thisstretchloosensmusclesinthelegs while strengthening the thighs.

VisualseniorColinWattshitsapracticeserveinawarmupbeforeapre-seasonseeding match.Playerstypicallyhitbetween12and15practiceservestostretchtheirshoulders before playing.

Studentsdoa“power-skip”drillduringtrackpractice.Thisdrillhelpsdevelopfastjumpingandrunningskillsasthestudentsmustforce themselves off the ground while running forward.

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Boys basketball sets record; girlsAtaleoftwotennisteams;track soccer loses in semifinal andfieldexpandsintonewevents

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he boys basketball team had their best season in school history, finishing with a record of 13-2 and ending the season on a 10 game winning streak. They flipped their record from last season, as they had only two wins and 13 losses that year. Boys basketball coach Jeffrey Stohr had the expectation the team would finish with about the same wins as losses. After surpassing that expectation, Mr. Stohr came to realize what made his team so successful.

“They matured, they got better and they learned how to play together,” Mr. Stohr said. “I think last year they got sick of losing and they wanted to win and to do that you have to learn how to play together. They proved what you can accomplish when you have a lot of confidence, talent and desire. They really played well this year.”

The girls soccer team had one of their best seasons ever, finishing with a record of 7-4-3. The team beat rival Suncoast for the first time in school history 3-1, but lost to Suncoast in the district semifinal to end their season.

“I was impressed by the level of ability that has come to this team through the freshmen as well as the level of leadership that came from the seniors, juniors and sophomores,” girls soccer coach and science dean Stephen Anand said. “They really came together as a team much more quickly than I expected and they performed well because Photo by Dana Miller of it.”

StringsjuniorGabrielleGraham(left)andvisualseniorLaurenStein(right) Due to battlefortheballinadistrictsemifinallossagainstSuncoastCommunity High School. various injuries, this season was an unexpected disappointment for the boys soccer team after a promising finish last season. Boys soccer coach and social studies teacher Tom Ruth has already put this season behind him and is focusing on next year.

“I know we have the athleticism and talent to win and be a better team than we were this year,” Mr. Ruth said. “We’re going to have to come together next year and commit to doing the work in practice and games. Nobody likes to lose out here. We’re all competitive guys.” g

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uidance counselor and tennis coach John Webb has high hopes for the boys tennis team this season because they have a significant portion of the starting players returning from last year.

“Our boys team should be really strong again,” Mr. Webb said. “We did lose two players from last year, but we still have [keyboard senior] Rafael Riera, [strings junior] Reed Rabideau, [communications junior] Kevin Levine [and visual senior] Colin Watts.”

Unlike the boys, the girls team lost a majority of their top seeds, including band alumna Judith Gaunt (’12), visual alumna Marielle Holsker (’12) and communications junior Sydney McAuliffe, who has gone to an exchange program for this semester.

With fewer returning members, Mr. Webb has been open to all who have tried out.

PhotobyElizabethLane “I don’t cut KeyboardseniorRafaelRierahitsajumpingforehandinapre- anybody,” Mr. Webb season seeding match. said. “They may not play in a tournament or they may not play in a match, but there are kids there that just come out to learn the game, kids that are intermediate and kids [that] are extremely competitive.”

Track and field coach and science and gym teacher Geoffrey Waugh is expecting great things out of the returning members of the track and field team due to the success of last year’s team.

Strings junior Jenna Meyers-Sinett came sixth in the state last year in pole vaulting, and band senior Brandin LaRosa is expected to break school records for the mile and two mile events. Practice for track and field is held every Monday to Thursday. Mr. Waugh hopes to focus on getting the entire team familiarized with the different events.

“I want to get more people involved in the different field events that there are, so there’s going to be a few more people doing stuff like long jump and shot put and stuff like that,” Mr. Waugh said. “I might even have somebody help out with triple jump.” g

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Wallingrecognizedbytwopapers Sun Sentinel, Palm Beach Post name Walling to all-area bowling teams

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very year, our local newspapers pick the five best bowlers from Palm Beach County and feature them as the first team, or a team composed of the best players in the area. This season, bowling captain and communications senior Brooke Walling was featured in both the Palm Beach Post for making it into their first team and by the Sun Sentinel for making it into their second team. “[Bowling coach and science teacher Sherry] Little sent in a list of who she believes accomplished something great over the season,” Walling said. “Every coach does this and a group of people from the Sun Sentinel chooses the best of the best.”

Beyond recognizing Walling’s skill, Ms. Little decided to take it a step further and add her to a list of competitors that she gave to the Sun Sentinel and Palm Beach Post.

“She loves the sport,” Ms. Little said.

“I was astounded by how much she had improved since last year. She played on a league during the summer and worked with a coach, so she really refined her game. I have

been very proud of her.”

Since Dreyfoos puts a majority of its funding into the arts rather than sports, its bowlers haven’t been at the level of Jupiter Community High School or William T. Dwyer High School in past years. “[Making the team] means a lot because I know not a lot of students have been selected from Dreyfoos,” Walling said. “Also, the selection was out of everyone in the whole county, so knowing that you were good enough to be considered as one the best means everything.”

As captain of the bowling team, Walling had additional pressure

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placed on her to perform well.

Nevertheless, she was able to come up to the plate and lead her team to the top five in the county.

“Everyone knew she was putting her all into every game,” said teammate and digital media junior Emily Greentree. “I know Brooke made second team, but I was really surprised she didn’t make first team [for the Sun Sentinel]. She is the best player on our team and maybe the best bowler in the whole district.”

Even though Walling had a game average of 155 and placed second in the Palm Beach District Tournament, she wasn’t expecting to be inducted onto any all-area bowling team.

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ce hockey is not the first sport people think of when Dreyfoos athletics come to mind.

In fact, unlike most of the other schools in South Florida, Dreyfoos does not have a team at all.

Nick Granger However, that has not stopped keyboard junior Nick Granger from playing the one sport he is most passionate about “Hockey is faster than most other sports,” Granger said. “It has a uniqueness to it. It’s just a fun sport.”

Granger has been playing hockey for 12 years and he currently plays for the Florida Jr. Panthers hockey organization in the age 18 and under division. Since he was 5 years old, his unwavering love for hockey has allowed him to learn the qualities and skills that are required to play the game.

“In hockey, you have to be able to skate forwards, backwards, handle a puck well and just be aware out there,” Granger said. “It’s a fast game and can be complex and that’s

what makes it so in return he has enjoyed the exciting.” opportunity to coach him for Granger’s father several years. was born in New “Granger is a very Jersey and was intelligent hockey player, a very an avid fan of the hard worker, highly coachable game. Granger and listens and works very followed suit and hard,” Mr. Blum said. “His developed his own work ethic is impeccable. I’ve love for the game. never had any back talk from “My dad was [him]. I’ve coached him for originally from three or four years and he New Jersey so listens very well and improved he would always a lot.” watch hockey,” Throughout his 12 year Granger said. “He playing career, Granger has used to play on been a part of a number local ponds. He of exciting moments and PhotocourtesyofNickGranger memories. He was playing in got me into hockey at a very young age KeyboardjuniorNickGrangerfightsagainstanopponentforhis last season for Mr. Blum last thepuckalongtheboards.Granger’steam,theJr.Panthers,year when he experienced his and I just took to has only lost one game this season. it.” greatest hockey memory to date.

Last season, Granger was coached by “I’ve had so many exciting moments [in former National Hockey League player and my hockey career],” Granger said. “One of the current youth hockey coach John Blum. greatest moments was this past season when Mr. Blum has had nothing but positive I scored the game-winning goal with less than experiences with Granger as a player, and a second left in the game.” g

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ife throws good curveballs. People spend their lives settling into routines and getting comfortable, only to be thrown another dreaded curveball. But just when someone gets Kevin Levine ready for the next pitch, life throws the ball at their head. I’ve found that the best metaphors to life come from the world of sports because nobody can see what’s next, and nobody knows what the next pitch is going to be.

In life, as in sports, one has to analyze the situation at hand and figure out what play best counteracts the defense. People have to know when to take their losses and move on, when to set up their next move and when to punt. Not all plans work to perfection, and going for the game-winning shot can result in the loss of an opportunity to tie.

In sports, and in life, there are people who lose. Sometimes they’re 0-16, and no matter what they do there is no way to win.

In the 2011-2012 season, the boys basketball

team had a majority of underclassmen a second. Other times, they’re running the starting and therefore had a dismal record marathon. There is no critical moment in of 2-13. However, it’s not the winning in life the 26 mile ordeal, but somewhere along the that makes people champions—it’s losing. way they surpassed all opponents, and There is never anything to learn A tough day at the office upon tearing through the finish from a win. When people lose, banner they have had their defining they have to learn from their when your office contains moment in life. For example, a mistakes so they can realize couple of girls had an idea to start -Nik Posa what it takes to be a the Dreyfoos girls A champion is someone volleyball team, champion. who gets up Sometimes and had to fight people win, and and petition for a year to when they do make their idea into an they look back to actual team. all those times Just as in sports, life -wilt chamberlain -Jack Dempsey Competative sports are played mainly on a they lost and has the ordinary and the realize they needed extraordinary. There are those experiences with defeat the people who are in it just for the to lift them to victory. The boys the space between money, who play because they are basketball team this year did a under contract. These are the people your ears.

-Bobby Jones who strike out swinging on the curve. complete 360 degree turnaround from last year, building off their defeats Then there are those who get up after being of last year to emerge with 13 wins and two knocked out, go the extra mile, study the film losses this season. when everyone else has left and run from Sometimes one’s moment in life is like baseline to baseline after practice, because the 100 meter dash, won or lost in less than they truly love the game and want to be ready 10 seconds and determined by a tenth of for life’s next pitch. g

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Losingweightandmakinggains Charltonsheds60pounds,gainsspotonbasketballteam

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ccording to the American Heart Association, “about one in three American children are overweight or obese today.”

The rate has nearly tripled since 1968, and many argue that the motivation of children to be committed to personal fitness is weakening from their lack of concern about fitness.

Boys basketball player and communications sophomore Matthew Charlton has overcome sitting inside his house and concentrated on getting out and being active. Charlton has lost 60 pounds in the past 18 months. Charlton felt obligated to lose weight after the struggles he tolerated every day.

“I weighed around 220 pounds and was 5-foot-8. Now I’m 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds,” Charlton said. “I was not happy with myself.

People would bully me, like call me fat and ugly. As much as I wanted to act like those words didn’t hurt, they tore me apart. At one moment, I looked at myself and I decided that I needed to change a lot of things in my life.”

When Charlton started his fitness regimen, it proved to be an extensive process.

But Charlton did not let a minor barrier block his major ambition.

“It was always discouraging when I didn’t see change come right away. There were times where I would come home from a run and I would fall apart when I walked through the door,” Charlton said. “It’s not about how hard you work during the workout you do, it’s

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about at the end of the day determining that you are going to do it again the next day.”

Along with exercising right, Charlton has thrown out a majority of the high-calorie snacks in his diet, replacing them with small meals of nutritional value.

“I’m not going to stuff myself with bad foods and cookies and all that garbage,” Charlton said. “There’s no room for that

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kind of stuff in your regular diet if you’re an athlete.”

Charlton understands the importance of his personal fitness. He does not exercise solely for the purpose of staying in shape, but because he knows that the benefits of strenuous workouts will help on and off the basketball court.

“Since you are running and jumping for the majority of basketball, it’s important for me to maintain that level of fitness I have during the season,” Charlton said. “It helps me with my jump height and my speed.”

For Charlton, basketball was not just instrumental in his physical transformation, it has been a part of his life since he was 6 years old.

“My dad was coaching the Palm Beach Atlantic team, and I was a little kid,” Charlton said. “After one of their games, someone left a basketball on the court, and I picked it up and threw it as hard as I could and it almost went in.”

The boys basketball team has made history in Dreyfoos athletics this year with a record of 13-2. One of Charlton’s largest contributions was during the team’s win against Community Christian High School, where he scored 10 points and had seven rebounds.

“I look forward to going through that evolution of just getting better as [the team] continues to play with each other,” Charlton said. “Basketball makes me happy, [it] makes me sad. If you lose, you get sad. But it’s a workout, it’s stress relieving, it’s the only time I really feel I’m at peace and where I need to be.” g

Coach’s Corner: Jeffrey Stohr

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he season for the boys basketball team is over, with one of the best records in Dreyfoos’ history. Basketball coach and social studies teacher Jeffery Stohr reflects on his experience this season.

“I loved [coaching this year].

[I loved it] due to the interaction with the kids I had and the experience that we all got as a team,” Mr. Stohr said.

Although coaches are heads of their team, during the games they have no power over the outcome.

“You have a certain feeling of helplessness during the game,”

Mr.Stohr said. “You wish you could do more to [help] the situation instead of just watching and trying to suggest to [the players] what I do.”

It is not only the effort that the players make during the games that matter but the challenge of coaching a team to victory. “[If we are down during halftime] I will go and question their effort and strategy at playing against their opponent,” Mr. Stohr said. “I usually tell them that you got a new game and [time] that you have to play the way that you want to.” g

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WELLNESS

Sleeplonger,livestronger According to a recent survey conducted ccording to Amnesty International, sleep

by The Muse, though, 99 percent of Dreyfoos deprivation is a form of torture. The students fall short of that recommended degree of exhaustion that many students value, with 89 percent of students reporting experience on a daily basis may not be as that they feel sleep deprived or wish they extreme as the torture Amnesty International could sleep more. The top reason reported is referring to, but for staying up at night: many nonetheless ‘Sleepisthesinglemostimportant homework. miss out on the Besides playing a healthbehaviorweengagein.’ key part in keeping the countless benefits that sleep provides.

-Dr. Larissa Barber, psychologist and immune system strong, “Sleep is Northern Illinois University professor relieving stress and the single most improving memory, sleep important health behavior we engage in,” is crucial to maintaining a healthy weight. said Dr. Larissa Barber, a psychologist and “Sleep and metabolism are controlled Northern Illinois University professor, in a by the same sectors of the brain,” said Psychology Today article. “People treat sleep David Rapoport, M.D., director of the NYU like a luxury. It isn’t.”

Sleep Disorders Program, in a Huffington The American Sleep Disorders Association Post article. “When you are sleepy, certain reports that the average teenager needs hormones go up in your blood, and those around 9.5 hours of sleep per night. same hormones drive appetite.”

Sleep is especially important for teenagers because many hormones that are critical to growth and maturation are released during slumber. Unfortunately, both nature and the pressures of everyday life are working against getting a good night’s sleep.

“Getting home late from rehearsals, and then having to do so much school work is what keeps me up,” theatre senior Tonia Borsellino said. “It’s hard to catch up on sleep so I just sleep on the train in the morning.”

During the teen years, our body’s internal clock—the “circadian rhythm”—is reset to fall asleep later and wake up later. If you’re usually wide awake late at night, only to drag yourself out of bed in a zombie-like daze the next morning, you can blame the brain hormone melatonin; it causes sleepiness and is naturally produced later at night in teens than in children and adults.

Try some of the following ways to have a more restful night: avoid caffeine in foods

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“Your alertness, energy, performance, thinking, productivity, creativity, safety and health will be affected by how much you sleep,” said James B. Maas, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Cornell University, in an American Psychological Association article.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘GuiltTrip’tripsandfalls

by NicoleDonechie

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f you missed seeing “The Guilt Trip” when it was in theaters, you didn’t miss much.

Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen star as mother and son in the mildly disappointing movie. Andy Brewster (Mr. Rogen), the salesman of an ecofriendly cleaning agent, is traveling across the country pitching his product to major corporations.

Bringing his overbearing mother along for the ride in the hopes of reuniting her with her first love, the two confront their

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problems in outrageous ways.

The movie didn’t necessarily live up to the viewer’s high expectations of fall-out-ofyour-chair laughter. With very little drama to separate the mild humor, staying awake during the movie was difficult. Although the relationship between the mother and son is relatable, the audience was left unsatisfied.

The bickering between the two characters could have provided for a much more comedic relief, but the writers failed to take advantage of this opportunity.

At the beginning of the movie, Andy returns home to New Jersey only to find his stereotypical Jewish mother, Joyce (Mr. Streisand), watching old home movies of her “baby boy.” She felt alone not only because of her empty nest, but also from the absence of a husband.

Although the slow plot didn’t catch the attention of the viewers, the casting was well done. Mr. Rogen portrayed his character with the perfect mix of an awkward teenage boy and a middle aged mature man. Being Jewish in reality, Streisand was easily able to adapt to the role of an overprotective Jewish mother with an overbearing maternal attachment to her son. The chemistry between the two was so believable, it made you forget that the characters were fictional.

Although the movie isn’t easy on the eyes with attractive men like Ryan Gosling, “The Guilt Trip” isn’t a complete waste of time.

Don’t go ahead planning a big night out at the theater if you’re expecting something revolutionary, but if you’re looking for an easy way to get some chuckles, “The Guilt Trip” isn’t a bad idea. g

Changingthe(YouTube)channels

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ouTube is an outlet filled with thousands of channels that let you explore a variety of subjects. Whether you’re looking for a new hair style or in need of homework help, YouTube is a great resource. If you have time to waste, you might as well spend it on quality channels.

For Comedic Relief

Today, you bombed your AP Chemistry test and got yelled at by your English teacher.

Instead of crying into your pillow, visit YouTube user Dom Mazzetti (DomMazzetti0).

Comparable to the infamous “Jersey Shore” boys, he will have you falling off your chair.

His videos such as “Dom Mazzetti vs.

Interview” make you realize that, although ridiculous, these scenarios are frightfully truthful. Alongside Mr. Mazzetti, Jimmy Tatro is a gifted comedian with a very “fratty” outlook. Mr. Tatro uploads new videos every Monday based on the life of a fraternity brother (LifeAccordingToJimmy).

Not a Science Nerd

If you had no idea that the Earth was round or what E=MC2 actually means, YouTube channel “Minute Physics” has your back. This channel is filled with over 70 videos, all less than three minutes long that cover a range of physics topics. Utilizing animation and graphics to explain certain scenarios and principles of the scientific world, these videos simplify broad and complex matters such as quantum physics and the universe. If you simply cannot grasp why yawns are contagious and need a long in depth explanation , “Vsauce” is also another must visit. You will be grateful the next time Mr. Rathe asks you a speed of light question.

(Vsauce).

Lifestyle

“How to Basic” is a bizarre YouTube channel that demonstrates how to accomplish everyday tasks in a baffling way. The user doesn’t say anything and there is no music.

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SXephil is a YouTube sensation.

Philip DeFranco covers daily current events that appeal to a younger audience, uploading new videos Mondays through Thursdays. Adding his own spin to his broadcasts, he brings in a load of viewers, making his spot on daily top videos permanent. He puts CNN and all the other TV broadcasts to shame and brings news to life by adding teen related jokes and references to his show (sxephil). g

“ ‘Warm Bodies’ is the best. It’s scary, so there’s cuddle moments, it’s romantic, and it’s funny, so it never gets awkward.”

by MaggiePatterson

What is the perfect date movie?

Instead, you learn how to correctly make French toast, bowl and skillet optional. In 21 seconds, you can even learn how to end world hunger. Well, kind of (howtoBasic).

“ ‘Fifty First Dates,’ because Adam Sandler is the most romantic actor ever.”

Steffan Gawlikowski communicationssophomore

ENTERTAINMENT

FallOutBoyfallsbackin

by GabiCohen

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mo middle schoolers rejoice, for your messiahs have returned. On Feb. 4, Fall Out Boy announced a new album and tour, effectively ending their three year hiatus. With this announcement came the release of a new single, “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up),” thus continuing their tradition of giving their songs irrationally long names.

Their new album, titled “Save Rock and Roll,” will be coming out on May 6, which will be the 10 year anniversary of their first full-length studio album, “Take This to Your Grave.”

Following the release of the album, Fall Out Boy will be embarking on a world tour of the same name.

The hiatus began in early 2010 when bassist Pete Wentz broke the news on his blog.

“As far as I know, Fall Out Boy is on break,” Mr. Wentz wrote. “I can’t predict that I’d ever play in Fall Out Boy again.” He later went on to tweet, “A hiatus is forever until you get lonely or old, [and] I don’t plan on either,” making the hiatus seem like a definitive breakup. Around the same time, singer-guitarist Patrick Stump said in an interview with Spin.com that he is “not in Fall Out Boy right now.”

Since then, each member has gone through their own process of maturing as people and artists. Stump pursued a solo album, guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley released an album with their metal band “The Damned Things” and Pete Wentz divorced Ashlee Simpson. Their apparent success and progressions outside of the world of Fall Out Boy made it clear that each member was

now independent.

But on Jan. 25 of this year, propertyofzack.com reported that Fall Out Boy was reuniting. Though this excited their still-dedicated, die-hard fanbase, every member denied the rumors. Mr. Trohman went as far as taking it to the Twitterverse.

“The rumors are still untrue, unreal & totally outta this world!” he tweeted.

“Seriously, it’s not going down.”

Though love songs are usually about Sk8r Bois and the girl sitting on the bleachers, people fail to recognize the most true and basic love of all: the love between a person and their cash.

“Guap” by Big Sean properly embodies the one kind of love I truly believe in. The only thing I have to complain about is that he encourages “throwing money in the air like [you’re] tryna pay the sky.” No thanks, I’ll keep all that money to myself.

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Considering how hard it is to keep secrets in the entertainment world, the fact that the band was able to record an album, book a world tour and shoot a music video without any sort of speculation regarding a reunion is nothing short of impressive. Fall Out Boy will be going on tour beginning in May, with a Miami show on June 5.

“When we were kids the only thing that got us through most days was music. It’s why we started Fall Out Boy in the first place. This isn’t a reunion because we never broke up. We needed to plug back in and make some music that matters to us,” Fall Out Boy’s official website reads. “The future of Fall Out Boy starts now. Save rock and roll...” g

“ ‘The Notebook.’

You will cry. It’s emotional. You get to cuddle.

And, Ryan Gosling.”

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“ ‘Wall-E.’ It proves that love lasts forever.”

Sarah Dulce band freshman

I would love to say that I have a great relationship with a loving boyfriend and our song is deep and meaningful and special.

Sadly, I am all alone and will probably have to collect cats to make myself feel better. Cats are so much better than boys anyway. Therefore, my favorite love song is “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” by Scatman Crothers, made famous in the Disney movie “The Aristocats.”

NicoleDONECHIE

Another Valentine-less Valentine’s day has passed by and instead of crying in the corner wondering if anyone will ever love me, I listen to my favorite song, “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn. Being mushygushy with your high school crush is too mainstream anyway.

JarrodCARMAN

I spent Valentine’s Day watching the new “Die Hard,” because it is the will of Cupid himself for me to be friend-zoned. Instead of complaining about it or making late-night phone calls to ex-girlfriends, such as Natalie Portman, I listen to “Why Can’t We Be Friends” by War. It perfectly captures the essence of my life-story in the title, which is the only part of the song I actually know. My aunt said Bruce Willis gets a lot of women, so I think the perfect solution is to shave my head.

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Awardsseasonwrap-up

by JarrodCarman

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here is no better season than awards season. When the Oscar nominations were announced in January, the nominees were met with a collective shrug and gasp.

There were plenty of familiar faces among the nominees, and this season promises to be unpredictable.

The season started with a bang at the Golden Globes. It is an open Hollywood secret that the Foreign Press Association, who vote for the winners, are a number of international tabloid journalists who are constantly accused of taking bribes. In fact, there is a major lawsuit being filed against them right now.

The fact that nobody knows who they are allows them to do as they please. This usually leads to the most entertaining awards show, especially when stars go up to accept awards while drunk.

The hosts, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, were hilarious and lightened the atmosphere. In the television categories, “Homeland” dominated, while HBO’s controversial “Girls” surprised for Best Comedy. In film, “Argo” won for Best Drama, gaining steam on its way to the Oscars. The rest of the winners came as no shock.

The most polarizing part of the night was Jodie Foster’s sorta-kinda-maybe comingout-of-the-closet speech. The whole thing was filled with mixed signals and, while it was well-intentioned, it made even the worst wedding toasts seem precious.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards came as a shock when “Argo” won for Best Film Ensemble despite only having one other nomination. British sensation “Downton Abbey” beat out supposed favorites “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men” for Drama Ensemble.

This leads to the final predictions for this year’s Oscar race. Wisely, a certain writer has decided to wage his entire college tuition on these predictions.

Best Actress

This will probably be the closest race of the whole season, but a slight advantage goes to Jennifer Lawrence in “Silver Linings Playbook.”

It’s redundant to say that Ms. Lawrence had a knockout year, but, in every role, Ms. Lawrence had a firm grasp on the audience’s attention.

However, the beautiful Jessica Chastain should win

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for her role as Maya in “Zero Dark Thirty.”

Her character literally has no social life, and her entire existence is consumed by her hunt for Osama bin Laden.

Best Actor

Kathryn Bigelow, weren’t even nominated, this award should probably go to David O. Russell for “Silver Linings Playbook.” Russell, who is infamous for physically fighting with actors on set, made this film to show his young son that just because one is deemed psychologically unstable, it doesn’t mean they can’t be happy. Mr. Russell provided a warm, flowing direction that focused more on

Unless it is the will of a higher power or the executive demand of President Barack Obama, Daniel Day-Lewis will win. He won almost every single critics’ prize and successfully embodied perhaps the most revered figure in American history. His Lincoln is not a living statue, but a breathing man whose power of will and shrewd intelligence brought slavery to an end.

Mr. Day-Lewis brought a legend down to Earth.

Mr. Day-Lewis became so deeply enriched in his role that he sent limericks to his co-star Sally Field, as if he were actually her historical husband. Mr. Day-Lewis has once again PhotobyGetty earned his place as the Tina Fey (left) and Amy Poehler host the Golden Globes.

Later that night, “Argo” wonBest world’s greatest actor.

Drama and “Les Miserables” won Best Musical or Comedy.

Rumor has it that he actually was Anne Hathaway playing Fantine the characters’ relationships to one another in “Les Mis.” This writer bet $300 on this win than the plot itself. He turned what could and will be legally broke if he is wrong. have been another romantic comedy into

Best Director

This race is tricky, but two–time winner Steven Spielberg seems likely to win. He is only one of two directors nominated by the Academy and the Directors Guild of America this year, and his closest competitor, Ang Lee, does not have support behind him. In fact, the winner of the DGA award, Ben Affleck, wasn’t even nominated.

Spielberg provided an understated direction in “Lincoln” by toning down his sentimental tendencies and instead focusing on the depth of the characters. He perfectly captured the tone of the film, which instead of being a boring political slog was an uplifting, PhotobyWarnerBros.

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Best Picture

This isn’t an easy choice, but the tides might have turned in favor of “Argo.” It seems many Academy members who thought Ben Affleck was snubbed are trying to make up for it in this category. A taut, entertaining thriller, “Argo” screams Best Picture without yelling in the audience’s faces. At the moment, the current favorite is “Lincoln,” and it should be noted that no film has won Best Picture without being nominated for Best Director since “Driving Miss Daisy” 23 years ago.

However, the film that deserves to win is “Zero Dark Thirty.” No movie encompasses the cool, detached feeling of the 21st century better. Suspenseful and unflinching, “Thirty” stirred up much controversy for its frank depiction of torture, which Congress maintains was not used in the hunt for Mr. bin Laden. The end of the film asks the question that America won’t ask itself: “Where do we want to go next?” Perhaps the cost of the journey matters more than the answer. g

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EXPOSURE

“Central Park”

Israel Fontoura

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by AlexandraLopez

L

ike many artists, digital media freshman Israel Fontoura always wanted to visit New York City. His chance finally came last summer on a road trip to Boston to visit relatives.

He was only there for a few hours, but it was enough time to take this monumental photograph: a quick snap of admiration, just like Fontoura’s tour of New York City.

Using a Nikon D3000, Fontoura

stood on a bridge in Central Park where he could see the classic skyline of the city and all that surrounded it, as seen in the photo.

“I wanted to get all of the buildings and the greenery. You can see the park, the people and The Plaza Hotel all at once. In my opinion, it’s what New York City is all about,” Fontoura said.

Since Fontoura is just a freshman, he’s trying new things and

experimenting with what appeals to him in digital media. He hopes to grow more as an artist and to find out what he can do best.

“I’m inspired by photos in National Geographic magazine. I like the idea of photojournalism and how you can cover subjects like third-world countries and tell stories by giving back with your art,” Fontoura said. g