reflection, I pulled openthe doors to the highschool and was
“Come on, Cora.” I chided. “We’re old friends. Former
No. My heart plummeting, I forced mystiffened arms into
Suddenly, screams slit through my inner hysteria.The

Volume 70, Issue 2	October 2020

Scary Story Elsa Zhou ‘23

The autumn chill was oppressive, extortingfoggy
we crossed the dark parkinglot. The silver handles warping our
exhalations frommy throat. Leaves snakedpast my fiancé and Ias breath on my collarbone. Bile rose frommy stomach, senior-year paranoia frenzying my brain. Murder, murder! echoedthrough the
game of Pong.
greeted enthusiastically by a gust ofwarmairand anoverjoyed	chambers of my head, ricocheting from wall towalllike an endless womanI hadn’t seenin 15 years.

struggled to match name to face, her curled chestnut hair as
bouncy as herpersonality.“How have you been?!” the woman
exclaimedshrilly, pulling back excitedly.
“Uh, great! Thisis myfiancé, Oliver, and how have you
been,uh...” - a name flashed briefly and cautiously, I ventured -
“...Sarah?”
“Christine!!!” The woman poured herself ontome while I electricity had chokedand darkness menacinglycloaked the halted party. Secondslater, the flickering fluorescence brought with it deadshock. Upon the wall, an identical hand scrawled, “TONIGHT, THREE”. Istumbledbackwards, clutching desperately. Julian’s icy grip met mine and withan injured cry, I shrank away and met Cora’s petrified gaze. Revelers stampeded towards theexit to find the doors locked, feverish terror amassing sorapidly one would’ve thought fear decimated concrete walls. The congestedroom
bumpedmy elbow conspiratorially, hergrin wider thanMr.
aside. Whi e Oliver strugg ed to evade the chirpy woman’s
clasped someone’s jacket, unwillingto unhand it. Then it came.
around in a sweatywave and I almost stepped on-
The woman glowed sobrightly the lights dimmed.“You	enteredanother phase of pandemonium as the lights cutout again. remember me! Iknew you would! Freshman biology, eh?” She                   I strained my eyesto no avail. Shuffling and breathing Grinch’s. I chatted awkwardly, having forgottenhername again,	heavily like impatient buffalo, the mob hadseparated everyone. I and keenlylexcused myself lwhena familiar face,Cora,whiskedme Out of thickair rosea loneshriek, a chokedgurgle.People jostled barrage, Idropped my smilelike hot coals. Cora’s shoulders
restrained her eyes from darting about.
“I didn’t thinkyou would show up,Chrissy,” she
murmured.
tensed nervouslyunder hershimmering dress, and she barely		Cora. Her twistedfiguresparkled on the linoleumfloor, scarlet ichor pooling. Acurl of brown hair restedon hernose. Blood stamped my arms in asickeningtattooas Icradledher. Rage boiledin my throat.I knewwho was responsible. He was. Julian. I lept to my feet, the crowd bending around me, oilto water. My singular wrathburned hotly, Cora’s blood my streaking warpaint.
slammed my fist into Julian’s ace. He crumpledlike paper and
best friends, infact. Icouldn’t miss our 15 year reunion, could I?” Bloody hand parting the sea, Ifclamped a polka dot shoulder and She glanced back to confirmOliver remained occupied.	snarling, I punchedhim over and overand over again.I relished it
“Don’t playgames with me,” she warned, her voice lowand her	as I thrashed him and laughed when his ribs cracked. Myfist still alert eyes narrowing. “Youknow whathappened last time. This	went down. Thump, thump, thump.
isn’t a joke.”	I stared unflinchinglyasbreaths ceasedrattlinghis chest. I A mutilated corpse, obstructed by ablack body-bag and     stood, blood smearing my knuckles. Something sharply cold
newpaintcovering “TONIGHT, ONE” prickedmy memory. My	tickled my spine and groping atit, I fell backwards. A knife pierced mouth feltviscous and Itightenedmy jaw.“You don’t needto	my chest like a sharkfinand I blinkedslowly,my deafening pulse remind me.” I began toturn back whenCora caught my arm in a	syncing withthe throbbingceiling. Oliver’s face crowded my
“By the way,he’s here.”
vise-like grip.	vision and with a start, I sawa woman raiseanother knife over his hunched figure. Pushing feebly, my fingers refusedandI chokeda sob as Oliver collapsed before my eyes,his blood mixing with mine. Iforced my eyelids open andlockedeyes withthe woman.
Sarah.
motion as I returned tomy fiancé. Fear carved my features. His	I’d seenherbefore.Biology...brown curls...Sarah. Hername was handwriting matched the threat preceding the murder. His
Then everything went dark.
∎
unbrokenstare. His foreboding smile.Hewas responsible, no doubt. Turning, Oliver stopped short, frowning.

“Hello, Christine.” a disquieting voice crooned, silky smooth. Corafroze as I whipped around.A chill slunkdown my back. Hollow eyes sat underneathblade-thin eyebrows and cockroach-colored curls. Pearly teethand crackedlips drew intoa pained grimace, his smile. Julian stood ina polka-dot suit. Him.

News
Read about RBG’s legacy on page 3 of this issue!

Editorials Read about the con-
troversial TikTok ban presented on page 5!

Features
Read about our amaz-ing Teacher of the Month on page 8!

Senior Spotlights Check out our Class of 2021 on pages 9-
11!

ASTROLOGY on page 12!

I leaned infirmlyagainst Oliver. “Julian.” I managed, salvaging Oliver’s cologne from my overpowering stench of fear. Deliriously lightheaded, I closed my eyes but still felthis feathery

NEWS

2	October 2020

October This & That Vandita Rastogi‘21

Subway is a SCAM?

According to Irish HighCourts, Subway’s breadcannotbe definedas breaddue to its high sugar content.The chain serves make-your-own sandwiches toconsumers in 100countries and territories. However, Ireland’s Value-Added Tax of1972 draws a distinction betweenstaple foods (bread, tea, coffee, milk,etc.) and “discretionary indulgences”(ice-cream, chocolate, pastries, popcorn, etc.). The law states that the amount of sugar cannot exceed2%of the weightof flour includedin the dough. But,Subway’s bread contains almost five times the amountof sugar in their breads,which countsas a confectionary inIreland. So, if youwant a dessert,
you couldtreat yourself tosome Subway! ∎

Baby Showers

On September 23, GigiHadid and Zayn Malikannounced the birth of their newba-by girl. Hadid reportedly gave birth in New York City and wasaccompanied by her sis-ter, Bella, and mom, Yolanda. She was showered with many presents, including a personally stitchedblanket by pop singer and songwriter, TaylorSwift. Then, on September 30,the rapperNicki Minajgave birth to herfirst child withher husband, Kenneth Petty. Her mother, Carol Minaj,
shared the enthusiasm, thanking the Lordfor blessing Minaj with such a
beautifuldaughter. ∎

Vice Presidential Debate

Wednesday, October 7th marked the Vice PresidentialdebatebetweenDem-ocrat Kamala Harris and Republican Mike Pence. They were both asked about issueson racial injustice, climate change, handling of the Coronavirus, and the economy, among many other things. However, topics such as immi-grationand issues regarding the LGBTQIA+ communitywere absent.
While theyeach reiterated their party’s statements, it wasn’t the highlight ofthe show. What really stolethedebate was theflyonMikePence’s head during one of the segments, which remainedputfor almost two minutes! ∎

California Wildfires

Of course, 2020 wouldn’t be 2020 without the return of the California wildfires. It has spawned a newmilestone, the first “gigafire,” spanning more than 1.03 mil-lion acres. The fire, larger than the stateofRhode Island, is currently spreading across 7 counties. The conflagrationwassaidto be started by the strike of light-ning during the drymonthof August. The fireshave been blazing for 50 days and are only half-contained. The 2020 fire seasonhas caused a chokingblanket of smoke tolayer over the west coast and attimes evenblot out the sun. Residents are evacuating with the helpof the firedepartment in hopes offinding safer loca-
tions while thefires blaze on. ∎

Unfortunate COVID News

On October 2nd, President DonaldTrump tweeted thathe and First Lady, Melania Trump, testedpositive for the Coronavirus. This threw the nation’s leadershipintouncertaintyand escalated panic caused by the pandemic that has already killed over 200,000Americans. Quarantining inthe White House,the virus spread tonumerous members ofhis cabinet as well. As he is still recover-ing, he was advised to takedexamethasone, a steroid given toCOVIDpa-tients. ∎

iPhone 12 Already?

This year, like all others, would not be completewithout the re-lease of a newiPhone. The iPhone 12 is setto be releasedon Octo-ber 13th, with pre-orders begin-ning October 16th. Itis rumored that four options willbe offered: iPhone 12 Mini (5.4inches), iPh-one 12 (6.1inches), iPhone 12
Pro (6.1 inches), and iPhone 12Pro Max (6.7 inches). If you’re interested,
you cancheck out the Apple websiteor the archived livestream!∎

TikTok Warrior

At 34, Tia Stokes has accomplished many thingsin her life. She leads her own danceteam that dances for those who have con-tracted diseases and assists in raising money forafflicted individuals.She hasalso danced for Beyonce, one of the most famous singers in the whole world. But, as most ofTikTok knows, Tia Stokes hasn’t beenable tocontinue thoseactivities. She contract-ed COVID-19, and was recently diagnosed with pneumonia, kidney failure, and cancer. While she herself is fighting, millions around the world have joined in, showering love through TikTok by duetting Tia’s famous dance to“Glorious”by Macklemore. Another recent trend has been towear redto support Tia. If youhave TikTok and want toshow some love to this fighting warri-or, be sure to dance alongTia’s remarkable journey! ∎

NEWS

October 2020

Supreme Court Nomination Tacey Hutten ‘22

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Tax Scandal Maddie Moldrem‘22

With the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a seat has been left available on the Supreme Court. Normally, once a nominationis made, the process of fillingan openseat wouldtake monthsof extensive vetting, interviews withmem-bers of Congress, public hearings, and of course, voting.However, with the presi-dentialand congressional elections less thana monthaway, the Republicanparty is seekingto expedite the process.
At first, there was some debate regardingwhethera nomination this close to the election would be appropriate. After the death ofJustice Antonin Scalia in2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellblockedtheDemocratic nomination, ex-plaining thatthe American people deservedto have a say inthe nextappointee. However, almost immediately after Justice Ginsburg’s death, Senator McConnell vowedto nominate and confirm the next justice by the end of the year. InlateSep-tember, PresidentTrump nominated Amy Coney Barrett.
Amy Coney Barrett hasserved as a federal judge on theSeventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Indiana for aboutthree years and teaches atNotre Dame’s law school. Judge Barrett wouldbe the fifth womanto everserve on the Supreme Court and, at forty-eight, she would be the youngest current member. A long-time favorite of conservatives, Judge Barrett clerked for Justice Scalia and has been deemed“Scalia 2.0.” This, in part, denotesher preference for a strict interpretation ofthe U.S. Constitution, opposedto the “living” interpretation utilizedby more liberaljustices.
If Judge Barrett is confirmed, the Court will lean farther right than it has in decades,with a sixto threeRepublican majority. This potential tilthas raised con-cerns for both parties. On the left, Democrats worry about the future ofabortion access. On the right,Republicans worry about the possibility ofDemocrats attempt-ing topack the Court. Although the futureofthe Court is unclear, one thing is for certain: this nominationis unlike any the country has seen before.∎

The New York Times dropped a bombshell(amidst an already-tumultuous political climate) Sundaynight in a scathing piece entitled “The President’s Taxes.” The article revealed that The Times hadrecently gainedaccess to PresidentDonald Trump’s tax records of the last two decades;documented in these files were years and years oflittle tono contribution to mandated federal taxes, annual losses in the mil-lions (47,000,000 in2018, despite boasting massive gains to the public), aswellas his many attempts toshroud these financialfalters. Infact,in the last 18 years, the presi-dent was able to successfully evade federalincome taxes for 11 of thoseyears, finally coughing up $750 in 2016shortly after being elected. Additionally,but not surpris-ingly, muchof the moneyallowing him tocontinue his opulent way oflife waswritten off as businessexpenses, including a $70,000fundfor hair-styling.
President Trump had been questionedmany times inthe past concerning his tax records, but he maintained a dismissive attitude towards the subject. “There’s nothing tolearn from them,” he said in 2016. He instead pointed out his presidential financialdisclosures, which should indicate tothe allegedly flourishing stateof his per-sonal taxes. Incombination with the tensionofsuch a fateful election coming up ina matter of weeks, the timingof such an exposé couldnothave been morecontentious -which leads tothe questionof howthis has affected voters. With Trump already pro-jected asthe underdog in this election, and the image ofa successful business man that first attracted Republicans being shattered, support for Trump is gradually trending downward. However, Trump as a politicianis truly a phenomenoninthat he is idol-izedby supporters, so it’s unclear if these events will truly impact the outcome on November 3rd. ∎

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pranav Rastogi ‘23

On September 18, 2020, the world was shaken by the death of Ruth Ba-der Ginsburg, who passed away from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer, a battle she had been fighting for over two decades. An associate judge in the highest court of America, Ginsburg came to be known as an ad-amantfighter for gender equality.

Ginsburg was first elected to the Su-preme Court by Former President Bill Clinton in 1993 to fill the
seat vacated by Justice Byron White. With her acceptance, she started to make a mark on America’s judicial system and history by becoming the
first Jewish and second female Supreme Court Justice ever.

When Ginsburg began her career in 1959, the United States was a nation of gender apartheid. Women were placed under men in the social hierarchy and were tacitly confined to the house in terms of work. They were often denied access to higher education and paid considerably less than men. In 1959, this dream felt distant, but today it’s the talk of town, sparking debate all over the world.

Ginsburg’s experience with gender discrimination began while she was at Har-vard Law School. One of only nine women in her class, Ginsburg and her fe-male classmates were asked by the dean why they were occupying the seats of men. After graduation, she struggled to find a job, eventually landing a job as a professorat Rutgers Law School, only to realize she was being paid less than her male colleagues. In aneffort to raise awarenessabout this situation, Gins-burg joined an equal pay campaign which led to an increased salary for herself

and other female professors.

Later, Ginsburg began to handle gender discrimination complaints that came from the New Jersey Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Ginsburg imagined that women could create so much more change if the imagi-nary boundaries constructed by men were eradicated. Thus, the ACLU Wom-en’s Rights Project was born under Ginsburg’s leadership.

As an attorney, Ginsburg began her fight for genderequality by applying the 14th amendment, one that protects the rights of all citizens, naturalized or by birth, to gender discrimination. She continued to promote gender equality with cases like United States v. Virginia, in which the Virginia Military Institute’s policy of refusing to admit women was deemed unconstitutional by a landslide 7-1 victory. Ginsburg argued that women should be allowed to join the same program as men.

Further, in ‘74, Ginsburg helped pass the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which allowed women to open bank accounts, apply for credit cards, etc., without a male co-signer. She also made sure that women could receive the same benefits as men on pension plans for the same price.

In the 1979 case, Duren v. Missouri, Ginsburg argued as an attorney that wom-en should also serve on juries because they are equal to men. Before, it was on-ly optional as it was thought of as a “burden” for women who were only to car-ry out family and household duties.

Judge Ruth BadgerGinsburg’s work brought the true ratification of the Decla-ration of Independence, that “all men and women are created equal.” She brought meaning and truth behind those long forgotten, empty words. Now, every person in this nation, male or female, is “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” ∎

EDITORIALS 4

Tired Ethan Marx ‘21

“It is astounding and appalling thatinthe UnitedStates in the year 2019 the civil rights of Americans are still up for debate.” Thosewere the words that Iusedex-actly a year ago whenwriting about the Supreme Court’s hearingsin the cases Bostock v. Clayton County, GA and R.G. & G.R. Harris FuneralHomes v. EEOC and Aimee Ste-
phens. In the spring oflast year, however, these cases were decided in favor ofthe LGBTQIA+ community. Itwas another momentof celebrationas civil liberties were being extended tomore and more Americancitizens. Yet withone step forward, we come two steps back. With the passing ofcivil rights icon Ruth BaderGinsburg and the subsequent opening of a seat inthe U.S. Supreme Court, new challenges emerge in the pursuit ofjustice for members ofthe LGBTQIA+ community. Many legal schol-ars have raised concerns over the nominationand potential confirmationofAmy Co-ney Barrett and its impacts on the LGBTQ community. In a statement thisweek, Jus-tices Thomas and Alito said that theysee Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision thatconfirmed the right of LGBTQ couplesto marry, as an issue thecourt needs to“fix.” While some may cast thisoff as a hypothetical scenario, major civil rights cases are coming tothe Supreme Court and coming soon.
In the upcoming year, the Court will hearargumentsin Fultonv. Philadelph-ia. Ifdecided in the government’s favor, privateagencies receiving taxpayer funding (e.g. foodbanks, homeless shelters) wouldbe guaranteed the right todeny services to
LGBTQ+ individuals. Witha strongconservative majority emerging on the court, this may meanthe rollbackof rights for LGBTQ+ individuals that has beenpushedby the agenda of the current administration. I amno longer astounded. I am tired.
I amtired ofa groupof nine people controllingthe fate of my life. Iamtired of the rights of an entirecommunity potentially crumbling withthe death of one judge.I am tiredof being referred to as a problemto be “fix[ed].” Iamtired ofVice President Pencebeing able to make itthrough a debatewithout receiving one question on LGBTQissues despite his abhorrent history. I am tired. We are tired. But we will persist. Justice too long delayed is justice denied. ∎

A Chance for a New Democratic Left Anonymous

ABSTRACT: With the dramatic rise of Bernie Sanders in his last two presidential runs, startling wins in local elections by the Democratic Socialists of America and the exponential growth of support for leftist or progressive movements, both movements have been given a chance and platform unparalleled in modern American history. Will they seize the opportunity?

October 2020

Esoteric Empires: The Maratha Confederacy DavidKholodenko‘21

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Indian Subcontinent was a turbulent place. After the relative prosperity over the previous two centuries, the Mughal Empire began its slow decline; even though the Empire was ex-tremely wealthy and prosperous, signs of weakness in leadership and foreign policy began to show. By the 1700s, India began to split apart between various powers, one of which was the Maratha Empire (later to become a confederacy of princes). Although this Confederacy managed to scrape together the re-mains of the Mughals, it would not last for very long - let’s take a look at why the Marathas didn’t make it.
The Maratha Confederacy managed to rule over (and keep control of) a large portion of the Indian subcontinent due to the considerable autonomy given to Indian princes who wielded power and authority. Compared to be-fore, this was acompromise - while it created rival factions and was less cen-tralized than absolute monarchy, it made it easier to control territories. How-ever, it seems that the costs outweighed the benefits: not only did it cause in-fighting and feudal lords to refuse tribute, it allowed the British East India Company to sow dissent and pit princes against one another.
Oh yeah, the British: the East India Company’s subsequent conquest of India primarily relied on taking advantage of disorder in the Confederacy. Af-ter the first war ended in a Maratha Victory, the British took advantage of an opportunity in 1803 when the Peshwa (ruler) of the Confederacy signed a treaty with the EIC in order to remain in power, effectively becoming a pup-pet. Many princes denounced the Peshwa, and thus, the second Anglo-Maratha War began, ending in a decisive defeat for the Marathas. After a final war about 15 years later, the EIC had control over most of the Indian Subcon-tinent and the Marathas were destroyed. ∎

won six percent of the popular vote, and it seemed as if the American Left had finally found its mo-ment. There was hope for the future of leftism in the United States.

The hope was dashed. No less than three decades later, being associated with the word ‘socalist’ would find one ostracized from friends and family, out of employment, and under government surveillance. From the end of the Second World War onwards, worker-driven movements and progressive economic agendas were discarded without a second thought. America was convinced of the infallibility of big business and capitalism.

Now, more than one hundred years after Eugene Debs’s speech in Chicago, a new chance has been born from the ashes of the consecutive neoliberal governments. Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, has reignited the American Left, running exceptional and unparal-leled presidential campaigns in 2016 and 2020. In Chicago, six members of the Democratic Social-ists of America (DSA) have won seats in the Chicago City Council, wielding twelve percent of the vote - a potentially significant voting share. In New York, a slew of DSA and DSA-endorsed candi-dates are positioned to win seats in the New York State Senate after wins against incumbent estab-lishment Democrats. Even in West Virginia, overwhelmingly conservative districts have seen pro-gressive candidates garner unprecedented support, the prime example beingU.S. Army veteran Richard Ojeda’s 2018 run in the state’s third district. Once more, there is hope for the future of leftism in the United States. The question is no longer if socialists and social democrats can win - the answer to that is a resounding yes. The question is whether or not the American Left can seize the opportunity.

Many neoliberal and capitalist opponents of the democratic left continue to espouse the idea that ‘there is no alternative’ to the status quo. But, as Robert W. McChesney wrote in his introduction to Noam Chomsky’s ‘Profit Over People’, “The notion that there can be no superior alternative to the status quo is more farfetched today than ever, in this era where there are mind-boggling technol-ogies for bettering the human condition. It is true that it remains unclear how to establish a viable, free, and humane post-capitalist order... But every advance in history, from ending slavery and establishing democracy to ending formal colonialism, has had to conquer the notion at some point that it was impossible to do so because it had never been done before”.

Demonstrators with the Democratic Socialists of America taking part in a rally on International Women’sDay in NewYork City.

In the months and weeks leading up to the 1912 presidential election, an article appeared in the Chicago Daily Socialist pamphlet which detailed the contents of a speech given earlier in Chicago by a rising star in the American leftist movement. In it, presidential candidate and labor organizer Eugene V. Debs rallied his support, bashing the political corruption, industrial stagnation, low wages, and high prices brought on by both the Republican and Democratic parties. The speech and the election which followed were proof that ‘socialism’ had seen the prejudice against it melt away. In that election, Debs

For now, organizations such as the Democratic Socialists of America, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the Industrial Workers of the World are making incredible progress unseen before in modern American history. The notion that at some point it would be impossible to elect socialists and social democrats is now gone. And now, we turn to a new notion, one that boldly claims there is no other way to move forward. Many have grown disillusioned, and many have grown hopeless. Yet,the job of progressives and leftists is not done. Apathy is not the solution. As is noted at the end of the introduction for ‘Profit Over People’, “if you act like there is no possibility of change for the better, you guarantee that there will be no change for the better.”

The choice is ours, the choice is yours.∎

EDITORIALS

October 2020

Health Matters:Vaping & COVID-19

Amitesh Verma ‘21

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TikTok Ban

Arjun Verma ‘24

This year, morethan three million Americanhighschoolers reported e-cigarette usage on 20 or more of thepast 30 days as evidencedby a report from the CDC — that’s roughly 1 in5highschoolers engagedin vaping in2020.On top ofthat, over the past months, the nationhas beenoverwhelmed by the Coronavirus pandemic, a severe respiratoryinfectionthat attacks the lungs and other vitalorgans. What’s the result of thesetwoco-existing pandemics?

COVID-19 has been known to damage the small air sacs of the lungs (called alveoli) that facilitatethe exchange of oxygeninthe blood,leaving them inflamed withfluid. As a result, decreased oxygen supplyto surrounding organs makes them highlysus-ceptible tofailure.Previousresearch has already found associations between e-cigarette usage and a mysterious lung infection termedEVALI — short for e-cigarette or vaping inducedlung injury —that can present withshortness of breath and coughing.In fact, EVALI affects thevery same air sacs in thelungs asCOVID-19, allowing the virus to capitalize on weakened lungs in e-cigarette users.

A study from the Stanford University School ofMedicine found that this increased risk isn’t just a small one. While COVID-19 symptoms are normally less severe in younger generations, thisisn’t true for people who vape. Utilizing datacollected from 4,351 people fromthe ages of13-24, the studydiscovered that thosewho vape were five to seventimes more likelyto contract the virus and experience severe symptoms. Scientists have even speculated anassociation betweenhospitalization rate and e-cigarette usage throughout the cohort.

The bottomline:nowmorethanever, it is important toquit vaping and address the harms of e-cigarette usage.The research is being conducted and the facts are point-ing toward a poor outlookfor vapers who contract the coronavirus. A fewstates have already taken action, with California becoming the 5th state toban the sale of flavoredvapingproducts on August 24th, 2020.∎

The Microfiber and Microplastic Crisis Memrie Harness ‘22

With every load of laundry,tiny fibers and bits of plastic come off in the washing machine since it does not have the lint filter that dryers have. With each wash, more and more of these microfibers and plastics make their journeys into waterways and continually break down into smaller and smaller fibers for millions of years. The materialistic mindset of our society does not help this issue, and neither do recent technological break-throughs. As time has passed and society has become more advanced, purchasing anything has become extremely accessible. This may seem like a positive, which it is at times, but it has had an extremely negative effect on pollution. Microfibers are estimated to be responsible for over 80% of shoreline pollution around the world andmicroplastics have been found in 83% of tapwater samples. Not only are they found in our drinking water, but they are abundant in the ocean. They are showing up in fish and shellfish and even in salt. Due to microplas-tics' high surface area to volume ratio and chemical composition, they can ab-sorb pollutants and pathogens and transfer them through ingestion to other trophic levels. Some marine animals consume enough synthetic or plastic fi-bers that they die and populations of fish and other aquatic species have begun to decrease due to the massive amount of deaths. Overall, 500,000 tons of microfibers are released into the ocean each year due to the washing of clothes and other textiles, which is equal to 50 billion plastic water bottles. Also, many of these fibers are polyester which release two times more carbon emis-sions than cotton and do not break down in the ocean. By purchasing an abun-dance of cheap clothing or even just buying a surplus of clothes that you don’t need, you are contributing to this crisis. This issue can sound overwhelming, but there are ways that everyone can help. Because a surplus of clothing is bought for someone’s wants rather than needs, the amount of garments being purchasedcan be reduced. Aneasy way to helplessen unnecessary clothing production is by refusing to buy from fast fashion stores. To decrease their sales would make a huge difference and also contribute greatly to our mes-sage. Another efficient way to shop is to purchase used or vintage clothing. That way, you are recycling and reusing materials. If this doesn’t appeal to you, purchasing from certified high quality clothing stores is an excellent way to combat this issue. The better quality materials used in clothes, the less fi-

What began as a teenager’s nightmare is becoming a reality: TikTok will be banned in the U.S. unless it is able to prove its legality. The case began when concerns about TikTok’s privacy and user data use arose. Over the past years, tech companies have increased data manipulation and loosened privacy restrictions. Like any other app, there are often multiple terms and conditions you must abide by to utilize the app. However, TikTok has an unusual amount of additional terms regarding user data. In its privacy settings, TikTok in-cludes, “We collect information about the device you use, including your IP address, model of your device, your mobile carrier, time zone setting, and file names and types.” On the surface, this may not alarm users as illegal and malicious, but there are several problems with what these terms entail. Your IP address and mobile carrier allow TikTokto access your live location at all times. Evenif TikTok does not ask directly through Apple, it is able to track you without a choice. Next, by granting TikTok access to your phone, it is able to read other files saved on your phone. Meaning, TikTokcan access other in-formation such as contacts, photos, and data from other apps. TikTok’s unau-thorized use of user data has brought attention from the US government as a potential threat. Government officials fear that American users’ data is being given to the Chinese government. So far, TikTok has won the first injunction (September 20) to allow new downloads of the app, but the main judgement of whether TikTokwill be allowed to function within the US will be deter-mined on November 12th. Hopefully, the situation with TikTokwill set an example for other tech companies about privacy and user data. ∎

bers that end up in waterways and coasts. Though these articles of clothing may be a bit more expensive, they will overtime be better for the world and last longer, so you really will be paying less. Overall a win win situation.

Not only does the type of clothing affect the number of microfibers produced, but the wash cycle also has an effect. An experiment was run to investigate the effect of water-volume, agitation, temperature, and duration of the wash on microfiber release. The experiment showed that a delicate cycle released 800,000 more microfibers per wash than a lower water-volume standard wash and also increased microfiber release in subsequent washing cycles. The results found that a highwater volume tofabric ratiois the most influential factor of microfiber and microplastic release. Everyone can reduce their microfiber release by using appliances that use a low water volume and are highly efficient and able to take on a large load of laundry.

The name microfiber is an understatement because this is a macro-problem! Luckily with a change of mindset and persistence, this issue can be fixed over time. If everyone becomes aware and makes changes, even moder-ate ones, to their lives, then pollution will decrease.∎

FEATURES

6	October 2020

Fashion Week Charlotte McNair ‘21

New York Fashion Week is one of the biggestevents in the fashion indus-try due toits outlandishnature and crazycouture, butfashion week lookeda little different thisyear because of the Coronavirus. Fashion week,like the school year has been, was digital.Influencers from all over were sent special access codes to watch the shows,and some were even live-streamedso fans ofthe fashion indus-try could tune in.

Fashion icon BrittanyXavier and herdaughter Jaden served manyiconic looks over the course of September and October, and gave a peekintowhat it is like tobe invited toa digitalshow on their Tiktok, Youtube, and Instagramac-counts. They were sent clothes from everydesigner imaginable, and Fendieven sent thempasta in the shape of their logo. Other important people infashion, such as Anna WintourandDonatella Versace, only watched a few showsand had interns watch the others forthem.

Perhaps the most unique part of this year’s fashion week wasthe shows themselves and what designers did tomake them extra special during thisstrange time. ChristianSirino held his showoutside his house, and created a runwayset-up spanningover his pool.At the end ofSirino’sShow,famousmodel Coco Ratcha fell in the pool and could notgetout becauseofhow heavy her dress was. Louis Vuitton used green screens to change the background for each look, and made statements with items that referenced the upcoming election, and encour-agedviewers tovote.Dior may have made this year the most specialby filling chairs placed aroundthe runwaywith iPads that had videos of influencers on them, allowing the models to feel like they were walking infront ofa live audi-ence.

To Bread or Not to Bread Faye Hardek‘21

Subway. The mediocre sandwich chainthat everybody knows, yetonlya certain breed ofpeople love. With over 40,000 locations dispersed throughout 111 countries, one would think that they musthave nailed everyaspect ofthe classic sub, from the meat-to-cheese ratio, tosauces and spreads,all the way down tothe most basicaspect, bread ... right? Wrong. Well, atleast according to the Supreme Court of Ireland. This ruling alone raisestwo questions: first of all, why was the idea ofSubwaybread being‘real’ a question in the first place? Sec-ond ofall, if it’s notbread, then whatis it?

Whenit comes tofooddistribution, Ireland’s government doesn't tax what are considered “staplefoods,” but does place a taxon otherfoods,especially sugary treats. The Irish retail companyBookfinders Limited was the first to raise this debate overSubway’s food, arguing that some ofits products were beingun-justly taxed, withtheirbread being one of them. This eventually made its way up to the Supreme Court, who ruled that due tothe unusually high sugar content, Subway’s bread cannot be taxed as bread, a staple food, but rather should be taxed as a baked good. Essentially, Subway’s bread isconsidered cake.

This maycome as a shock tomany. After all, Subwaybreadlooks like real bread, smells like realbread, and tastes about as close toreal bread as a fast-food chain can provide. However, the proofis in the numbers; as cited by Ireland’s Supreme Court, the heated sandwiches have a sugar content that is “10% of the weightof the flour included in the dough,”which far surpasses the 2%specified ratio. If something as simple as Subway’s bread isn’t what it is said tobe, there’s no telling what else the sandwich empire is hidingbehind closed doors.∎

If you feel like you missed out and want tosee the shows, be sure to check them out on Youtube. ∎

Chieftain Chews: October Amitesh Verma ‘21and Will Ford ‘21

Chieftain Chews is back once again!For newreaders and thosewho need a bit ofa re-fresh, Chews is brought toyou by a few members ofthe Chieftainstaff who travel around Cincinnati to find the best eateries intown. Forthe secondchews ofthe year, we traveledto two restaurants to findthe best Asianfood inCincinnati. We narrowed our search down totwo restaurants, The Korea House and the Pacific Kitchen. Both restaurants are judged on a ten-point scale (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest) in six different categories! Ifyoudecide to visit any of these spots, we’ve includedour favorites from each!

Ambiance:
Korea House -7: restaurantis well-decorated and large enoughfor individuals to have a conversation without disruption; it isn’t tooformal - dress casually.
Pacific Kitchen -8: restaurantis verycleanand comfortable for any form ofdining; deco-rated withvarious Asian artforms, enhancingthe restaurant’s authentic nature; rustic, comfortable seating with unique lighting -aestheticallypleasing.

Price:
Korea House -6: though the food does make up for it, this restaurant canbe a bit pricey; if you’re looking for some quality Korean food, it’s definitely worth it.
Pacific Kitchen -5: the price might be slightlyhigher than what the average student might pay for a take-out meal afterpractice, but the price matches the food’squality,undoubt-edly.

Food Quality:
Korea House -8: the foodhere is prettytraditional and sticks to its Korean roots; we have tried a multitude of the dishes and every optionwasfantastic.
Pacific Kitchen -9.5: the Pacific Kitchen hasextremely authentic food andthere’salways something newto try; theyevenlabel each dish fromthe country itoriginated fromon the menu!

Service:
Korea House -7: service was decent; people were kind, but the overall dining experience was neither helped norhurt by our interaction withthestaff.
Pacific Kitchen -8: great service, nice people -extremelyunderstandingand accommo-dating towards our preferences!

Location: 
Korea House -7: located on the opposite end of Montgomery, Korea Houseis a bit of trek from Indian Hill; however, it is a manageable drive.
Pacific Kitchen -9: located right inthe heart of Montgomery, the Pacific Kitchenis quite close to Indian Hill fora fine dining experience.

The Champ: Pacific Kitchen

Food to Order: 
Korean House
1. Kimchi Fried Rice - made primarily withkimchi, rice, and a variety of diced vegetables, thissavorymeal is certainly delicious.
2. Seafood Pancake - these crispy seafoodpancakes have a spicy tangfrom the kim-chi integrated intothe batter, allowing for a complex, yet satisfyingflavor.
3. Volcano Sushi - a sushi that pairs the right amount of crunch with the right amount of tang fromthe spicy mayo;also cookedfor people who are hesitantto try raw sushi.
4. Ddeokbokki - steamed andsliced rice cakes, cookedwith fish cakes, scallions, and a spicychili paste sauce;simply wonderful.

Pacific Kitchen
1. 5 SpicedCalamari -an Asian take on calamari withintense spices and sriracha flavor; soft calamari friedina crispy tempura batter.
2. Shrimp Lollipops - crispy fried shrimp servedwith a spicy sriracha aioli.
3. Vegetable Mandu - filledwith variouscabbages and greens, this Korean dump-ling is sure to leave your palette craving for more!
4. Pork Belly Ramen - ifyou’re a ramen lover, you’ve got to try this; servedina savory bone-marrow miso broth with tender pork bellyand vegetables.
5. Pacific Pork BellySlider - crispy pork bellycooked in spices and vegetables served alongside a soft, steamed Bao bun.
6. ChickenLo Mein -tender noodles toppedwitha plethora of vegetables and chicken witha loose, savorysauce -delicious! ∎

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October 2020	7

Schitt’s Creek:Simply the Best Ethan Marx ‘21

Last month when predicting the 2020 Primetime EmmyAwards, I predicted sion. And for someone growing up as a part of that community in the current tumul-a potentialsuccess for the final season of PopTV’s Schitt’s Creek. Much to my surprise tuous culture of the UnitedStates, thatmakes it “the best” in my books.
and elation, Schitt’s Creek became the first series- comedy or drama - tosweep every main award intheir respective category during the Emmy Awards ceremony. Schitt’s
Creekwon the Primetime Emmy for OutstandingComedy Series, OutstandingLead	Schitt’s Creek represents a community and a plot that completely lacks homo-Actor (Eugene Levy), OutstandingLeadActress (Catherine O’Hara), Outstanding       phobia.Throughoutthe entire series, none ofthe townspeople ofthis rural communi-Supporting Actor (Daniel Levy), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Annie Murphy),      ty expressany concern withDavid Rose’s (portrayed byseries creator DanielLevy) OutstandingDirecting (Andrew Cividinoand Daniel Levy), and Outstanding Writing sexuality. Thisis particularly refreshing for members ofthe LGBTQIA+ community (DanielLevy). By the end of the night, Schitt’s Creekwent from a smallCanadiansit- whose characters often have to face seemingly insurmountable hurdles tolove. Fur-com to a record-breakingseries. Given this historic moment, one (and by one, Imean ther, the LGBTQIA+ characters of Schitt’s Creek don’t fit into one single mold. While me) may argue that Schitt’s Creekhas achievedthe bestsingle season of a television      Davidhas several archetypalcharacteristics of a queer male, he breaks the mold and series.                                                                                                          shows that he is more thanthe labels often associated with queer and femme
men. Further, David is not gay. David, as we find out later intothe first season, is pansexual. A pansexual individualis someone that is attracted to allpeople:straight,
While the prior conjecture may be a bit ofa stretch, it is certainly true that	gay, male,female, nonbinary, etc. This initself sets Schitt’s Creek apart from many Schitt’s Creek meansa lot tomany around the world given its widespreadacclaim.	televisionseries and movies which only,if at all, feature gayor lesbian charac-Schitt’s Creek was best described by its creator, comedy legend and Emmy-award win- ters. Aside from the representationof many different parts of the LGBTQIA+ com-
ner Eugene Levy, as“a celebration ofinclusivity, a castigationof homophobia,anda	munity, Schitt’s Creek also introduces us to David’s love interest, Patrick. Patrick does declarationof the power oflove.” From a plot standpoint, the show follows the fallof not seemto fitmany ofthetropes of a gayman. Patrick is a masculine businessman an exorbitantlyrich family that loses everything due to mismanagementby their	who loves sports, but also can singa heartbreaking acoustic rendition ofTina wealthmanager. The family’s only remaining asset is a rural town, called Schitt’s	Turner’s “The Best.” Like David, Patrick is not defined by his sexuality, buthe alsois Creek, that Johnny purchased as a joke for his son David. However, the show is much not a foil for what is expected ofa gay man. He is himself. Nothing more. Nothing more thanthat. Itis an analysis of class, gender, community, and sexualityallwithin	less. The depth and diversity of representation seen on Schitt’s Creek isarguably the the spanofa series ofwickedly funny thirty-minute episodes. While Schitt’s Creek may best of pop culture. For theAcademy ofTelevision Arts and Sciences to recognize the or maynot layclaim tothebest television season of all time, I wouldassert thatit	series in this way is a monumental step for accurate queer representation on televi-features one of the best portrayals ofLGBTQIA+ characters ever seen on televi-	sion. ∎

Halloween Costumes Annie Joy ‘22andMady Kahn ‘22

As the colors change,temperatures get colder, and the smell ofbonfiresfill the airas you rolldownyour windowsdriving around IndianHill, it's important to remember the next (and best) holidayofthe year… Halloween! While most of us high-schoolers have outgrown trick or treating (moreon thatto come), that doesn’t meanyouare too old toconjure up a creative and festive costume thisOctober. Es-peciallywith Halloween occurring on a Saturday night this year, expectations are high as to whator who you will chooseto be. But, not to worry, this article is sure to helpeveryone and anyone findthe perfect costume for this year.

The ~classic~ ghost: We know what you’re thinking,who wants towear a sheet over their head for halloween? Despite being unoriginal, we bring this costume up for anyone who is longing to go trick-or-treating, but is obviously just too old. But, we’ve got youcovered. The sheet-over-head look is sure to notdrawattention to yourself, and does anexcellent job covering any features that make youlook slightly tooold tobe trick or treating. We highly suggest pulling off this costume for at least part ofyour Halloweennightto grab a fewhandfuls (or more) of candy, then get onwithyournight.

While being a ghost is the perfect costume to go trick or treating in,we re-alize some people willwantto be something a little more creative. Here are some fun suggestions ofcostumes that can begreatfor individuals or groups:

Athlete of the Month: Ty Thornton Olivia Vigran ‘21

This year, Chieftain is spotlighting one athlete every month who is excelling both on and off the field. This month we have chosen to honor Indian Hill junior, Ty Thornton. Ty is a two-sport athlete for the Braves, playing both football and basketball. This year he is the quarterback for our Dogmen, leading them to a 6-0 undefeated regular season record.

Ty has played basketball for the Braves all throughout high school, and played football his freshman and junior years. The Braves football team has scored 320 points in just 6 games, an amassing an average of 53.3 points per game.

This year in football, Ty has had 877 passing yards and 340 rushing yards. He says that his biggest accomplishment is being named 2nd team CHL as a sophomore in basketball. Ty says that he is “most excited for the playoffs and being able to play teams from other parts of the state.” He states that his favorite part of playing football is “the Friday night lights feel-ing and competing with my friends.” We are all very excited to see how Ty and our football team continues to play in the playoffs. Congratulations to our October athlete of the Month, Ty Thornton! ∎

Decades:Dressing up to match the fashion fromolderdecades can be super fun and allows foryouto be very creative! Some ofour favoritedecades to dress up as in-clude:
•	20s: Flappers
•	50s: T-birds and Pink Ladies •	60s: Hippies
•     70s: Disco •     80s: Neon

Among Us characters: If you’ve beenpaying any attention to what’s trending right now, you’ve definitelyheard of the game AmongUs. The AmongUs characters would be a super funand easy costume for you andyour friends to dressup as; just pick a color, grab some goggles, and you’re set!

TV Show/ Movie Characters: There’s nothing more exciting than dressing up as your favorite TV/ movie character, but dressing up as the whole cast withyour friends is evenbetter! Some famousTV shows and movies that make for great group costumes are Scooby Doo, Mean Girls, Grease, The Office, PowerpuffGirls, Ghost-busters, Toy Story, and Clueless.

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8	October 2020

October’s Entertainment Critiques Will Ford ‘21

Teacher of the Month: Mr.Atwood Will Ford ‘21

Though not confined within our homes aswe were a mere six monthsago, there have beena fewnew releases in the entertainment industry that have beenworth a watch! Please note that these movies/TV series canall be viewed on Netflix.

ENOLA HOLMES (PG-13)
Loosely basedon the acclaimed seriesby Nancy Springer, this movie follows the life ofthe 14-year old Enola Holmes,played by the title actress Millie Bobby Brown, well-recognizedforher prominent role in Stranger Things. WhenHolmes discovers her mother is missing, the undismayed, strong-willed, independent thinker sets offto find her, utilizing her sleuthing skillsto outwit her esteemed brother Sherlock Holmes (playedby former Superman Henry Cavill). During this process, she unravels a dangerous conspiracy concerning a mysterious young Lord, threatening the futureof her own country. Earning “generallyfavorable reviews,” this gripping film is definitely worth a watch and fosters resolve and em-powermentwithin audiences.

RATCHED (TV SERIES)
This psychological series is basedon the character of the same name from Ken Kesey's 1962 novel OneFlewOver the Cuckoo's Nest - Nurse Ratched. Thisproduc-tion details the life ofa jaded young nurse - Mildred Ratched - ata mentalinstitu-tion, where sheserves patients faced with mentalillness; however, beneath her bitter exterior lies a sinister, enigmatic, monstrous, and unforgiving woman. Her mysterious ways seemoff-putting: she’s toocomfortable unlocking doors, her movements are sudden and unsettling, cold air seems tofollowher, and even the color of her fingernails sparks fear. Ratched’sgrowingdarkness consumes the plot of this thriller, though contrasts from her mainobjective as she looks to assist an individual faced with the death penaltyfor the murderof four priests. A series featuring cut-throat rivalry, domineering power, and tumultuous wrongdoing, Ratched is most definitelyamust-watch. ∎

The Chieftain Staff would like to bestow the honor of “Teacher of the Month” upon Latin teacher Mr. Atwood. Known for his witty comedy, his genuine candor, and most notably, his casual vibe, Atwood was recently named a 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Distinguished Teacher by Indian Hill Class of 2020 graduate and current ColumbiaUniversity student Liz Radway Below are a few questions I posed to Mr. Atwood so that we might learn a bitmore aboutthis mysterious lad (I pray that Mr. Atwood is applauding my use of a subjunctive!):

1) What is your favorite part of teaching?
First off, I am honored to be interviewed and to receive such an honor from this prestigious rag. My fa-vorite part of teaching is getting to make a fool of myself for your enjoyment at things like pep-rallies, in shows like BravesBeat,and in interviews like this! Honestly though, I don't know any other profession where I would laugh as hard as I do so many times a day. My students bring pure joy and hilarity to my life. That's no joke.

2) What is your most significant accomplishment to date?
I'll be 40 in January. My biggest accomplishments are still ahead of me.

3) You have me over fordinner. What's on the menu?
Walleye that we caught together. I love fishing. I'm terrible at it.But, there is nothing like eating fresh caught fish with someone whose company you enjoy.

4) If you had to relive one day ofyour life over and over, what day would you choose? Why?
As some of you know, whether you wanted to hear the story or not, my 6th grade little league baseball team won the city championships. I went 4 for 4 that game, not that it's a big deal. That was a good day.

5) Who from the past would you invite over foran intellectual conversation? Graham Pierce, but I think he is actually from the future.

6) One thing about you that would surprise students?
Gosh, I sat here for a while thinking aboutthis question. I think I am a pretty open book.

7) Any comments on the man bun?
There are a lot of comments floating around right now about my man bun;I don't think I could get a comment in edgewise. You know, Ty Ignatzcan rock a man bun too… ∎

Renaissance Man and Woman of the Month Ethan Marx ‘21 andPranav Rastogi ‘23

Continuing on our section from last month,we are happy to announce thismonth’s Renaissance Man andWoman ofthe Month. For the most astute Europeanhistory scholars, you already knowwhat a “Renaissance man” is. A “Renaissanceman” is some-one who is well-roundedin every element of life. While we frequentlycommend those with academic, artistic, or athletic success, in this section we willfocus on well-rounded students who are involved inmany activities. This month we are happy to honor Faye Hardek and Harry Warfel!

Faye Hardekexcels at everything shedoes academically,artistically, and athletical-
ly. Faye Hardek is, first and foremost, a two-time State Champion. Having participated in soccer for overa decade and feels thatthe activity has allowed her “to meet girls from different gradesandcreate strong friendships …while at the same time playing a sport that [she]truly love[s].” While Faye may be most recognizedby hericonic neon orange cleats, she is also involved in a multitude ofotheractivities including Science Olympiad, theatre, choir, Model UN, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, SpanishClub, and Environment Club. Additionally, Faye is the founder ofIndianHill’s Writing Club. Faye told us that hermost meaningful experiences at Indian Hill came from soccer and theatre. As a part oftheatre, Faye feelsthat shehas “beenable tobreak out of [her] shelland reallyembrace who” she is.

Whenasked togive advice to younger students who want to get involved, Faye recom-mendedtrying to branch out of their comfort zones. For example, Faye “never thought” shewould participate inScience Olympiadbutfound it “extremelysupportive” and “rewarding.” Faye also recommends thatstudents prioritize time management whenbalancingextracurriculars and schoolwork. Faye says that students should “find a fewactivities that[they’re] passionateabout and run with those.” While Faye’s time at IndianHill maybe coming to a close, shelooks forward to “figuring out where [she]’ll attend college…[and] making unforgettable memories” with her friends. Faye is truly an exceptional student, artist, and athlete. However, most importantly, Faye is one of the kindest and most compassionate students Indian Hillhas tooffer. Whether you know her from class, the stage, or the soccer field,it is clear that Faye is going to do great things inthis world!

Harry Warfelfurtherexemplifies what itmeans to be aRenaissance man. He is not only an artistic genius but alsoathleticallyand academicallygifted. Inthe fall, Harry is part of the men’s varsity soccer team, where he plays asa striker. Takingthe winterseason off,

Harry is a part of the Track and Fieldteam.More importantly, however, are the friend-ships and relationships he has built on the pitch and the track. He says, being part ofa sports team for the school lets you make some of your closest friends you'll have throughout high school, even if you hadn't talked too much beforeyoujoined.” Even with thesetime-consumingsports, Harry is able to juggle being part ofthe Ultimate Frisbee team and indoor track team. Alongwiththese,Harry is part of IndianHill’s Robotics team, Premieres(AdvancedChoir), Investment Club,the Vinyl Club, a group that plays music atdifferent sports events, and is also working tirelessly behind the cur-tains atmost Indian Hill productions as the stage manager. That’s not all for Harry. Outside ofschool, he does club swimming (over the summer) and is working on finish-ing up his Eagle Scoutproject with the Boy Scouts Troop 243.

Whenasked about tips onhandlinghis heavy course load and theplethora ofextracur-riculars he’s involved in, he says, “have a rough idea when everything is throughout the weekso you can spread stuff out tobe able toparticipate inas much as possible.” He also said,“spread things outthroughout the year, you don't wanta seasonwhere you can't hang out withfriends outside ofschool due tocommitments you've already made.”

For students lookingto get involved inthe variety of clubs that IndianHill has to of-fer, Harry says, “be as active as you” and “join as many things as youcan that inter-est you, and evenif you don't join some things thatyour friends are in. It allows you tofindnew clubs and experiencenew things thatyoumightnot have otherwise tried.”

Most importantly, Harry isthe most down-to-earth and amiableperson you’ll ever meet. Whether he’s onthe field scoring goals, outrunning his competitors on the track, or running around back-stage, you canalwayscount on him. ∎

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October 2020	9

Charlotte McNair Ellie Jones‘21

I met Charlotte when I moved here 2 years ago. Charlotte and I were the only two sophomores in our speech class and became friends almost instantly. If you were to have her tell you the story of how we became friends, she would say that she thought I was weird when I in-vited her to come to a football game with me, but in reality, we clicked from the start. I’m so thankful to have such a fun, caring, adventurous, and creative person in my life. Not only is she an amazing friend, but an amazing person as well. I will always treasure the mem-ories we have together, whetherthey be from country concerts, school dances, trips to Georgia, or just hanging out to-
gether. I love you so much! (also, everyone follow @shopchar_ on Insta-gram! :) ) ∎

Annie Hovey Caleb Zender ‘21

Charismatic. Enthusiastic. Empa-thetic. Expert-chauffeur. These are just a fewwords you coulduse to describe Annie. Ifirst met Annie wayback in fifthgrade through or-chestra, but I didn’t really grow close to heruntil sixthand seventh grade when Ilearned who Annie really was: just an all-around fantas-tic person. Whether it be inorches-tra class, marching band rehearsal, or a movie-night get-together, An-nie brings life to everyroom she enters. Her warm personality easily puts a smile on the face ofanyone who is lucky enough tocross paths with her. Annie has beenadedicated member ofthe orchestra atIH since fifth grade, ofthe marching band
and Premiers choir since sophomore year, and hasacted as the student director and Alto Section leader for thePremiers since last year. Annie plans on pursuing a career in music educationafter she graduates, and willsurely attend a top-tier college for her tertiary education. Without a doubt, Iamextremelylucky to have heras a friend. She inspires me tobe a better musician, a better friend, and a better person. Iwillforever cherish all the moments I have spent withher. Thank you, Annie, forbeing you. Let
movie nightlive on! ∎

Reilly Grace Maya Anderson ‘21

Coming to IndianHillinseventh grade, my very first class was WOCHO (short for women’s chorus). All I remember from that first day, however, was desper-ately trying topinpoint the source of the most mesmerizing, harmonious, and an-gelic voice I hadever heard.As expected, it didn’t take longfor me tofinally find the culprit: the girl dressedin a plaid flan-nel withhair perfectlydone up ina big red-bun (who ofcourse wasnamed Reilly Grace). WhatI didn’t know at the time, however, wasthe significantrole that this person would playin my life. Yes, we all know Reilly’s unrivaledtalent as a per-
former and have been continuously captivated by her phenomenaljourney through the IHtheatre program. Her insanely controlled voice combined with her impressive professionalism and gracefulness as an actress make itimpossi-ble for me, as well asI’m sure countless others, notto obsessively fan-girl from the audienceand stage-wings (I’ll evenconfess tohaving a hidden folder of “Reilly singing”videos savedon my phone). Iwant topoint out, though, that Reilly is morethan just mind-blowing talent seen on stage and under the spot-light: she is anincredible friend. Most knowReilly as the sweet, loving, and compassionateclassmate who willhelpanyone inneedand offer anyone sup-port and kindness. But Reilly is notcompletewithout her hilarious comedy, gracious leadership, secret rebellious side, confidentindependence, and overall strong character. I will always admire Reilly’s spunk and boldness, whether that’s while watching her thrive during our senior year togetheror while wait-ing outside her Broadwaystage dooramongst screaming fans.Whatever Reilly decides toaccomplish, shewill alwaysbring joy and smiles to others.∎

Leo Mangiolardo Harris Foad‘21

It’s difficult to describe oneof the greatest guys I know inonly150 words. Leo Mangialardo was one of my first friends whenI moved to IndianHill. Since the first day Imet him, he’s been the type ofguy that would do just about anything to help a homie out. Leo has an innate ability to find creative solutions toreal world problemsmaking him one of the main people Igo to foradvice. Some of the greatest memories I will take away frommiddle school and high schoolwill be the bus rides back from football/baseball games and playing Halo 3 inLeo’s basement with the boys. I’m honored to be able to call Leoone ofmy best friends, and I’m excited tosee the adventures he has waiting for him in
the future, PICCADIDDLE! ∎

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10	October 2020

Cameron Rabenold Emily Eckert ‘23

are all so proud of you Cam! ∎

Cam is such a rock star. She is a leader on and off the field. Cam is always including others and taking people in under her wing. She looks out for her teammates and peers, making sure everyone is in order. Recently, Cam committed to Babson for lacrosse. This is such a monumental moment, not only for her, but her teammates who follow her. We are all so im-pressed and proud of Cam for committing, after seeing all of the hard work she puts in behind the scenes. From keeping her grades up in the classroom, or going down to the field to shoot balls in 20 degree weather, no one works harder than Cam Rabenold. We

Gillian Dunahoe Audrey Bristol ‘21

Though when first meeting her you might think she is shy and reserved, I can assure you that Gillian is neither of those things. Gillian has been there for every ‘crazy night’ I can remember, but also the nights when we basically do nothing. However, no matter where Gillian is or what she is doing, she will be having a good time. Her sense of humor is immac-ulate, and very few people can make me laugh as hard as she can. Gillian always makes time for her friends, even though she is an incredible dancer and spends a lot of time at the stu-
dio. Over the years, from rec basketball games to North Avondale, Gillian and I have made some great memories, and I am going to miss her so much next year-
and I know everyone else will miss her so much as well. ∎

Bridget Schumaker Cameron Rabenold‘21

Never in a million years did I think I would meet someone who com-pletes me the way Bridget does. Although I’ve known Bridget for a while, we clicked in eighth grade and became instant best friends. I am so unbelievably lucky to have her as my partner-in-crime and wouldn’t want to share my family’s Netflixaccount with anyone else. Everyone needs a Bridget in their life; someone who is beyond caring, loyal, trustworthy, and has the best personality. Whether it’s on the field, in class, or outside of school, I know I can always count on her. Bridget and I understand each other so well, often saying we are tele-
pathic. She lights up every room she goes into and knows how to make eve-ryone smile with her contagious laugh. Without Bridget, I would not be who I am today. I know Bridget will absolutely thrive next year, and I can’t wait to see the people she meets and what she accomplishes! Love you! <3∎

Allen Choi Victor Stettler ‘21

Who is Allen, if not thoughtful? In his work he divests great thought to ensure truly every assign-ment is a spectacle of skill. In his principles he divests his thought to ensure that his ideals serve only for the betterment ofall around him. In his friendships he divests his thoughts to en-sure that all are as happy as he has the power to make them be.Allen, you are truly wonderful to be around for everything you think, do, and say, andwe can’t wait until you come
back to school! And if you don’t, we’ll keep showing up at your house! :)∎

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Charlie Sumerel Will Klekamp ‘21

Charlie (Chuys) has become a good friend of mine since middle school. He isa perfect representationof a leaderboth in the class-room and on the foot-ball field or basketball court. As a conscious-ness and determined worker, Charlie excels in the classroom and in his athletics. His offered football roster spots from prestigious schools such as MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and Carletonspeak tohis superb character. In regards to hischaracter,
people lookup to him; an honest and loyalfriend, whois well likedby everyone. As a humble individual,he carries himself very welland is highly regarded by hispeers and teachers. Charlie holdshimself to a high standard and is wellrespected throughout the school. Without question, Charlie willgo far inlife and be successful no matter what path he choos-es; his teachers, peers, and coaches wouldsay the same. His endeavors will take him far in life.∎

Caleb Zender Kevin Lewis ‘21

Kevin Lewis Annie Hovey‘21

Kevin Lewis is without a doubt one of the most unique people I have ever met and the most talented person I will ever know. He can do anything he sets his mind to. From perfect test scores in most subjects to winning the hearts of every listener at the talent show each year, Kevin succeeds everywhere he goes. But he doesn’t just succeed - he brings out the best in every-one else around him so that they can too. He is always available to help you out when you need it and he is always very kind about the way that he does it. I’ve known Kevin since our spotlight years. Since then, we have become close friends. And that is a privilege that I never want to lose. He lights up a room when he walks in with his quirky dad jokes and references. He always makes sure that his friends know that they are loved. I think all of his friends
can agree that he is very loved too. One final word: hummus.∎

Audrey Bristol Izzy L’Angiocola ‘22

What can I say about Caleb Zender? Put simply, he is the best friend someone could ask for. If you’re lucky enough to spend time with him, you’ll notice that he has a way of making everyone around him feel special. He has a lighthearted character that puts a smile on every-one’s face around him. He doesn’t take himself too seri-ously, which helps people have a great time while with him. While he’s not very good at Call of Duty, talking to him in voice chat makes playing so much more fun. Everyone who meets him
instantly likes him, and they have every reason to. He is an all around car-ing and superb human being who I have loved spending time with since I got to know him in Middle School. And on top of all of that, he’s in a band.∎

Audrey Bristol is the brightest light on the planet Earth. From the second I met her, she took me under her wing. This is just the type of person that she is. Audrey will always be there whether you need her in a serious time or just to have fun with. If you ever need her, you can find her on the volleyball court, review-ing parks, or taking walks at 4 am. Not only is Audrey funny, talented, and sup-portive, she is smart too! Audrey main-tains a 4.0 GPA and takes many rigorous classes. Along with that, Audrey partici-pates in Mock Trial as an outstanding witness. I can't wait to see what Audrey does after high school and listen to all of her fun stories. Thank you for being my
mom throughout all of high school. SO much love for you.∎

12	September 2020

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Astrology!

Aries (March21 –April19)
Intense, impulsiveand extremely enthusiasticabout life, Aries can’timagineslowing down their tempo for you.They need a personwho will share theexact same passion for life withthem and someone who’ll keep up with theirdynamicflow. You can’t stand routineand you’re quickly bored by aperson’s mediocre life. Your perfect soulmate will bea person asconfident asyou are, someonewho is determined and isn’t afraid totake risksin life.
Potentialsoulmates: Aries,Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius. Taurus (April 20– May21)
The one thing that Taurus values the most isstability. Stubborn as hell, you won’t allow anyonetobringsudden changes into yourlife. There isso no onemore loyal and devoted than you becausewhen a Taurusloves,they do it unconditionally. How-ever, if they decideto walk the extramile foryou, they will expect nothingmore than thesamething in return. Playingmind games are outof thequestion. Their intense sensibility requires a careful, lovingandatrustworthyperson who’lltreat them like theroyalty they are.
Potentialsoulmates: Cancer, Capricorn, Virgoand Pisces. Gemini(May22 – June 21)
Gemini can get alittle picky when it comes down toengaging in relationships.So, if you date a Gemini, youcan besurethatthey’vebeen over and over that in their minds, sopickingyou meansthat you’respecial to them. Their truesoulmate is a person who’ll sweep them off their feet with their charismatic looks, someoneclever enough to keep up with theirwitty humorand a person whohas enough differences to keep things interesting.
Potentialsoulmates: Leo,Libra,Aries and Aquarius. Cancer(June 22– July 22)
Cancer people have abig heartand lotof loveto give… butonly to those fewlucky ones. If you really want to win them over, youshould know that it will be expected of you to returnyour love inthe best way possible. They need a person who’ll be intelligent enough to arouse their mind and affectionateenough to make themfeel loved and special.The perfect soulmate wouldbesomeonewith a pure andempa-thetic mind astheirown.
Potentialsoulmates: Scorpio, Taurus, Piscesand Virgo. Leo (July 23– August 22)
Seeingas you are thesupremeleader of thejungle, you demand the utmostrespect and attention from every person you encounter. Although you seek forasomeone who will be able tokeep up with your fierypersona, you arehopelessly drawn to confident, yet mysticalpersonalities.You need a specialsomeonewho’ll keep the fire even more alive thanit is,without beingafraidto actually put themselves out there for you.
Potentialsoulmates: Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius and Aries. Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Virgos are consideredasone ofthe most practical and logical signsof all the zodiac signs. While most of the people let love lead their way, youcan’t im-agine putting yourself under something so unpredictable. Let’s face it, youare a bornperfectionist. Soinsteadof having another person (besidesyou)who’ll criticize you, you needa perfect someone who’ll be there to accept youand show you the true meaningof unconditionallove.Yourtrue soulmateis an ambitious and complexperson, someone who’ll be intensely devoted toyou. Potential soulmates: Scorpio, Capricorn, Cancerand Taurus.

Libra (September23 –October 22)
Libra’s are constantly workingin orderto create their dreamlife in which they would never allow a total stranger to just randomly ventureinto. They’vesettheir standardshigh, andthey won’tsettle for just about anyonethat crosses their path. Consideringthatthey are theultimate aesthetic junkie, their true soulmate isa per-son with extremely good looks, self-confidentaswell as sharp-witted. Potentialsoulmates: Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius and Leo. Scorpio(October 23– November 22)
Scorpio’s life is allaboutextremes. Your passionand fiery determinationkeeps you firmly on the ground, grasping life to the fullest. Yourefuseto engage in anything that is half-done, and itis thesame with relationships.That’s why Scorpios ideal ma-te is a person who’ll keep challengingthem and encouragethem to grow.You need someone who’ll be ableto feelasdeep asyou, someonewitha vivid imagination but will still remain a little mystery. You love tobeleft withlittle to your imagination and you are hopelessly drawnto sharp-witted people.
Potentialsoulmates: Pisces, Virgo, Capricorn and Cancer. Sagittarius(November23 – December21)
Sagittariansare people who are themost adventurous outof all signs.Beinginde-pendent and flyingfree istheirlife motto,soyou should know that they won’t toler-ate a partnerwho is gettingall clingy and possessiveof them.They steer clear ofrou-tines andendless boringruleson how to live life,so their perfect life companion would bea person whoapproaches life in a more fun-lovingand open-minded way. Sagittariansneed someonewho’ll contributeto theirown madnessand appetite for adventures,a person who’llbewilling to conquertheworld with them, not some-onewho’ll cut offtheir wings.
Potentialsoulmates: Leo,Aquarius,AriesandLibra. Capricorn(December22 –January 20)
Responsibleand extremely disciplined, you won’t beafraid to get a little picky when it comes down tochoosingyour life mate. The perfect person for youis someone who has classand takes pridein what theyare.Yoursoulmate is someone who’ll be able to manage your strongpersonality andengage with you on a deeper,more pro-found level.
But on top of it all, you need aspecial someonewho’llbeloyal enough to “rideor die” with you. Capricorn people need someonethey can count on! Potentialsoulmates: Leo,Aquarius,AriesandLibra.
Aquarius(January 21– February 18)
Aquariansneed someonewho’ll sweep them offtheir feetbyengagingthem in a powerful stimulating conversation aboutalltheright subjects. No small talk, nogib-berish. Justa sensual one-on-one. Their ideal soulmate is anout-going person who’ll always beupforanew adventure. Theyare extremely drawn to people who havea wickedlyunique sense of humor.Consideringthis, keep inmind thatif you can make them laugh, you canmakethem do anything.
Oh, andonemore thing. Aquariansare theultimate foodies,so makesure tothrow them a tastysurprise every now and then!
Potentialsoulmates: Libra,Aries,Gemini, and Sagittarius Pisces (February 19– March 20)
They often tend to live wrapped up in their own mind, their own thoughts trying to not take life that seriously. However, despite the fact that this helped them become an incredibly wiseand gentle human being, italso managed to hold them backinlife, afraid tostep forward.
Their idealmatewill be aperson with ahealthydose of self-confidence, a wildand curious mind who’llaccept Pisces for their true personalityand help them grow by encouragingthem to chase down their highest goals and deepest desires.

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