Scarlett students venture to Europe for the spring break

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Anna Lally, pg 12
Winds from the South, pg 28
Field Hockey, pg 32
Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
Healthy and unhealthy stress,
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220 Canterbury Drive S.W. Calgary AB T2W 1H4
April 2014
Scarlett students venture to Europe for the spring break
By Lauren Morris and Karlee Selent
Every two years, Scarlett students
have the opportunity to be a part of the Europe trip. This spring break, from March 20
to March 29, a group of forty-five students
lead by Rob Brown, the dedicated teacher
who has run the last few Europe trips, embarked on a trip to London, England and
Paris, France. The group stayed in each city
for four days, and while visiting the group
was taken on various guided tours, got the
chance to visit many of the iconic sights in
each city, and had the opportunity to explore
the city in small groups during free time.
Over the course of the trip, the students
learned facts about European history, foraged new friendships amongst their peers,
and had the experience of a lifetime discovering European street culture and cuisine.
On March 20, hours after the end of school,
the students gathered at the airport and said
their goodbyes as they prepared to leave on,
what was for many of them, their first trip to
Europe.
Over eight hours later, the blearyeyed students arrived in London, England, to
begin their first day. The group first headed
to Westminster Abbey to view the church
and its aw-inspiring architecture. Students
walking around the Abbey were enchanted
upon viewing the marriage place of the latest royal couple, William and Kate, and were
intrigued by the gravesites of various kings,
scientists, and writers from the ages. Next,
the students walked to the Churchill War
Rooms Imperial War Museum, where they
toured through the war rooms that had been
used by Churchill and the Allies during the
Second World War. Finally, the weary students returned to the hotel for a well-earned
sleep before starting on another busy day.
The next morning, the students met
their tour guide for London, a flamboyant
and cheery Englishman named Justin. The
group then headed off on their guided siteseeing tour of London, during which Justin pointed out major monuments and the
historical events behind them, punctuated
by the occasional witty joke. The students
were excited to see landmarks such as Tower
Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben and the
Parliament Buildings. Cameras
flashed frequently during the bus
ride and the walking portion of the tour, and
the students, energized from the sound sleep
the night before, could barely contain their
excitement. After the tour the group visited the Tower of London, where they had
free time to explore the landmark independently. Students walked the tower walls and
received the chance to view the crown jew-
Oxford. First the group had the opportunity
to view one of the schools, and see what it
would be like to live there as a student. Next,
the students got free time on Oxford’s main
street, where they ate lunch and purchased
souvenir Oxford sweaters and other apparel.
After lunch the students loaded back into the
coach and travelled to Anne Hathaway’s,
Shakespeare’s wife’s, house. Afterwards, the
group visited Stratford-upon-Avon, touring
Photo by Rob Brown
The students smiled for a group photo behind the well-known Tower Bridge on their trip
els before heading off to have an authentic
British beer-battered fish and chips dinner.
After dinner, the group met up with another
guide for the Ghost of the Old City walking
tour, on which the students got the chance to
hear chilling ghost stories outside of various
“haunted” downtown buildings.
On the third day in London, the
group headed into the country for a tour of
Oxford, home of the world-renounced university, and Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Raif, another
tour guide, led the group around the town of
Shakespeare’s house before going to visit
the church where he is buried and viewing
his grave. Afterwards, the group had free
time to wander around Stratford’s main avenue and enjoy traditional English tea. Upon
returning to London, the group visited London Bridge before going for dinner, and after another fun-filled day of site-seeing, the
group returned to the hotel.
On the students’ last day in London,
the group went on a tour of Hampton Court
Palace, the home of King Henry the Eighth,
where they were toured through the palace
by Justin, the tour guide who had accompanied the group on their first day in London.
After the tour of the palace, the students had
free time to spend time in the sunny, bloomfilled gardens, get lost in the maze, and take
tea or get ice cream in the palace’s quaintly
admonished café. Next, the group took a
trip to the British Museum, where students
had free time to get lunch and explore the
museum’s extremely expansive collection.
Featuring over eight million works, the museum hosts works from all continents, and
documents the progress of mankind through
the ages.
After visiting the museum, the
students had a chance to go shopping on
Oxford Street, one of London’s main shopping districts, before going for dinner. For
the final night in London, the group went to
see Billy Elliot, a phenomenal, high-quality
performance that follows the story of Billy
Elliot, an impoverished young boy living in
Ireland during the eighties whose dream is
to become a ballet dancer. The musical ran
late, and afterwards the group took the Tube,
London’s metro system, to the hotel to pack
and get a couple hours of sleep before heading on to the second half of the Europe trip,
Paris.
Returning to the hotel after seeing Billy Elliot, the students had a 4:30 am
wake-up call to catch a morning ride on
the EuroStar, a train that travels between
the centres of Paris and London. After the
two-hour ride, the group was welcomed to
downtown Paris with humid wind and cold
rain. The day started off in Montmartre, just
twenty minutes north of the centre of Paris,
where the students learned the historical
background behind the city and the spectacular Basilique du Sacre Coeur. When standing on the steps of the Sacre Coeur, at the
very top of the hill, the group could see a full
panorama view of the city of Paris.
Given three hours of free time, the
group explored the streets of Montmartre
and explored all the tiny shops and cafés.
The rest of the afternoon was spent touring
the city of Montmartre on foot.
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Giving up grades, and
the grad policy at Lord
Beaverbrook High School
By
Sarah Miao
As another school year slowly
draws to a close, the grade twelve students
across the city of Calgary prepare for their
memorable graduation. For many of the
students at Lord Beaverbrook High School,
however, their graduation was in jeopardy
of not being the one which they had always
hoped for. A new policy, made by the school
officials, stated: if a student has a single
course average below the passing grade, he
or she would not be able to participate in the
graduation events.
After the announcement of this policy, countless students at Lord Beaverbrook
launched a petition, fighting against it and
countering with the injustices it posed. Finally, because of the strong opposition, the
high school decided to abolish the policy.
In spite of this, one cannot help but
wonder if the policy is indeed as unfair as
some students are claiming, when it is obvious more than a handful of students tend to
easily give up on understanding the content
of their courses.
It is acknowledged and accepted
or she has the alternative to drop the class or
switch to another option course, if this takes
place early on in the semester.
If the course is a mandatory class,
such as math and English, students have
many resources available to assist them
in receiving a passing grade. For instance,
teachers are always ready to lend a hand and
provide extra help. It is possible to meet up
with them before or after classes to ask for
clarification. In some classes, certain tests
can replace a previous test grade or it is also
possible to rewrite the test altogether. Furthermore, one can even ask friends for help
with assignments or acquire a tutor if necessary.
Needless to say, the list of options available is endless and the ones listed
above are only a small portion. The key
here is some students should stop giving up
as soon as they encounter content that they
find difficult to understand. They need to be
more dedicated to understand what is taught.
If this is accomplished, in reality, very few
people will have problems obtaining that
passing grade.
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Paige Bernstein, Cassandra Betts, Kyra Bird,
Nikki Chopra, Emily Conacher, Rebecca Dean,
James Ewart, Helena Gagnier, Lucy Garrett,
Brianne Godsman, Alexa Helson,
Alia Kohlmann, Riannon Laarz, Amy Li,
Labeeba Mahmood, Sam McIntosh, Sarah Miao,
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Photo by Sarah Miao
The school grounds of Lord Beaverbrook High School where students and administrators
disagree over the new graduation policy, drawing the attention of the public across the city
that not all individuals are capable of obtaining high grades on tests and assignments,
but on the other hand, the policy is only asking for a passing grade from the students in
every course; this should not be impossible
to accomplish if efforts are made combined
with the abundant resources available.
Students are the ones who choose
their option courses. Therefore, these classes
should be ones they enjoy themselves and
as a result, attempt to do their best in. However, if a student is still having problems, he
To conclude, society today is indeed putting too much emphasis on the
grades students achieve. However, in this
case here, the goal of the policy goes beyond
the percentages on the report card; as a matter of fact it is teaching students several essential life lessons: perseverance, collaboration, determination and self-awareness.
These are lessons much more difficult to learn than any of the content taught
within the four walls of a classroom, and
they were missed by many individuals.
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Afghanistan faces new challenges as Canada pulls out
as the soldiers finally leave. Now stance by some of the civilian comBy Sam McIntosh
After twelve long years, Afghanistan could be seen as one munity, such as civilian casualties
Canada has finally ended its mis- huge mistake by the Canadian gov- in the conflict and abuse of insursion in Afghanistan and the sol- ernment if the Taliban are able to gents who have been captured. To
diers are coming home. It has retake power from the Afghan gov- be fair, not all of these have been
been hard on the soldiers with 162 ernment.
committed by Canadian soldiers
Canadians losing their lives in Af- Even the current govern- but Canada has been a part of these
ghanistan through the length of the ment is seen as corrupt as Presi- incidents. These have tainted the
mission.
dent Hamid Karzai is accused of image and true goal of the coali
Many are hoping that all spending nearly one billion dollars tion and have turned some of the
the deaths and changed lives were to keep himself in power through population against them.
worth it to secure a free Afghani- alleged voting fraud and to help It is disappointing to see
stan that can be democratic and out friends and family by allegedly that after all of the effort and hard
protect itself from terror, but an in- giving them money as well. This work put in by Canadian soldiers,
crease in terror attacks
it is being undone
recently have caused
just as we are leavmany to doubt that.
ing the country in unThe increase is to discertain hands. There
suade civilians from
is enough blame to
voting in new presigo around, but most
dential elections that
should go to the govwill occur on April 5.
ernments of the counIf citizens do not vote,
tries who invaded Afthen many have sacghanistan as they were
rificed their lives for
not able to fully make
nothing.
a peace agreement
Canada enwith the local factions
tered Afghanistan ofto stop the fighting
ficially in 2002 after
and have a peaceful
sending troops to be
transition to democa part of a special
racy. This uncertainty
task force that entered
has further degraded
Photo by Sam McIntosh
Afghanistan in late
the efforts to help the
After twelve years, Canadian soldiers will finally return home
2001. Canada joined
Afghan people in need
the Americans in their hunt for Al is not what many western political and has brought more conflict into
Qaida and their leader Osama Bin leaders want to see out of a young the country.
Many have thought that
Laden, but after getting rid of the democracy that is fighting for its Canada should have left AfghaniTaliban, who had been in power in very survival.
This also gives the Af- stan long ago instead of dragging
Afghanistan at the time, violence ghan people the impression that a our stay in the country to nearly
descended onto the country.
Even though the coalition western-backed democracy is im- over twelve years. The prolonged
had beaten the Taliban and secured mensely corrupt and will not ben- campaign has only increased the
democracy, a tenacious guerrilla efit them in any way. There will image of Canadian and American
war began with the Taliban and has need to be many changes in the troops as invaders and continues
been taking place since the 2004 Afghan government to clean it of to drives recruits to the insurgents.
general election for a new Afghan- corruption and restore the faith of This has somewhat damaged Canistan president.
the Afghan people that democracy ada’s image as peacekeepers even
It is not to say the military can work in their country.
though Canada does not nearly
Though Canada and other send out as many peacekeeping
has not been doing their job effectively, but a breaking down of ne- coalition forces have been send- forces as it used to.
Statistics from the U.N.
gotiations and a peaceful end to the ing aid to improve the country and fighting due to political bickering, helping improve the infrastructure, and Peacekeeping Canada show
which has led to a prolonged stay they are still viewed as the “invad- that Canada now ranks 51st in
of Canadian forces and the current ers” who are occupying the land peacekeeping around the world
and this perception only increased and contributes only 130 soldiers
resurgence of guerrilla activities.
One of the main reasons with the continuing mission in the out of nearly 70 000 worldwide.
Most of this is due to the fact
that Canadian soldiers were de- country.
The many abuses by that Canada prefers to go through
ployed to Afghanistan was to help bring freedom to its people from a the armed forces in Afghanistan NATO for any peacekeeping misdictatorial government but all of should not be hidden as they have sion.
Many of the families of
that is being undermined, however, also contributed to an anti-west soldiers abroad have wished that
Canada had exited from Afghanistan sooner as many soldiers have
physical and mental disabilities
due to their time in service for
Canada.
It is even more disheartening that the Canadian government has not been able to support
these soldiers once they return to
Canada. Many are unable to get the
help they need to adapt to and deal
with their physical or mental ailments sustained during the war.
It is difficult to understand why the Canadian government does not take a more active
role in supporting our soldiers
when many years and lives have
been spent keeping the peace and
helping establish a democracy in
Afghanistan. According to the
Huffington Post, increased budget cuts have made some families
wait for nearly two years to get the
mental help that the soldiers need.
A lack of doctors has also con-
tributed to what many are calling
a bottleneck for care for soldiers.
One can hope that in the near future the Canadian government will
be able to fully support all of our
veterans who have valiantly served
our country.
Even through this, the
sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers
cannot and will not go unnoticed
as the Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, states,
“Your strength has protected the
weak; your bravery has brought
hope to hopeless; and the helping
hand you have extended to the Afghan people has given them faith
that a better future is within their
grasp.”
One can hope that Afghanistan can find its way through
this civil war and be able to be a
safer place for all of those who live
there. Those who served and lost
loved ones in the country also hope
that their sacrifice does not go to
waste.
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All of the ways in which punk fashion is far from dead
By Karlee Selent
As the iconic Coco Chanel once
said, “Fashion is not something that exists
in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the
street; fashion has nothing to do with ideas,
the way we live, what is happening.” Individuals wear clothes to make a statement,
to reveal a part of themselves. Kurt Cobain
did it when he wore his famous “Corporate
Magazines Still Suck” t-shirt when Nirvana
was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone
in 1992. The members of My Chemical Romance did it with each album they released,
reinventing their music and, by extension,
their look every few years.
From The Beatles’ fitted suits and
skinny ties, to Elvis Presley’s leather jacket, and to Johnny Ramone’s Chuck Taylor
sneakers, each artist signalled that changing
trends in music follow closely to fashion. It
represents shifts in culture. Every time an
individual gets dressed and walks outside,
they are telling the world, whether they are
conscious of it or not, “This is the person I
am today.” Tomorrow, they may be a different person, and that is perfectly okay. The
best part about fashion is that it is constantly
changing and individuals get to change with
it.
Some of the greatest punks were
fashion innovators, including fashion icon
Vivienne Westwood. “I was a punk before
[its] got is name,” she once stated, “I had to the first point that fashion is more than
that hairstyle and purple lipstick.” Ironically just clothes. Until public nudity becomes acenough, Westwood could not care less about ceptable, society as a whole will be forced to
all the fame surrounding her. When the
Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume
Institute chose the theme “Punk: Chaos
To Couture” for last year’s exhibition,
she simply said, “I think it’s ridiculous.
Every time punk comes up, they think
of me as a kind of trophy. ‘Oh, we know
Vivienne, she’s great.’ And then you
hear nothing from them in-between.”
If that was not punk enough, Westwood
showed up to the Met’s Costume Institute gala for said exhibition with a photo
of Chelsey Manning, the intelligence
analyst who was convicted for releasing classified United States documents,
pinned to her dress. Other famous punk fashion innovators
like Debbie Hary, Richard Hell (who,
arguably, created the classic “punk”
look, holding t-shirts together with safety pins) and Malcom McLaren, who ran
the famous London SEX boutique with
Photo by Karlee Selent
Westwood while managing the Sex Pis- Kirsten Spate and Shane Figol, Grade 12, express
tols, all play an equal role in bringing the their personalities through their choice of clothing
punk fashion vision to life next to Westwear clothes every day, so why not enjoy it?
wood.
The problems with the statement “caring No one ever cares about the kind of music an
about clothes or fashion and how you look individual listens to, or what their favourite
is superficial” are numerous. This goes back foods are. For some reason, however, talk-
ing about the clothes individuals wear in the
same context as what they listen to or read or
watch is shallow.
Making individuals feel inferior
about what they chose to wear or what they
feel comfortable wearing, and by default,
how they look, is the real injury. Keep in
mind, the actual definition of superficial
is not having or showing any real depth of
character or understanding. In the words of
Epictetus: “Know, first, who you are; and
then adorn yourself accordingly.”
There is not a strict definition of
punk, nor is there a specific style (because
that would be the most un-punk thing ever).
Punk was a music community created for individuals who were a little bit weird, a little
bit off-center. In a sense, fashion is about
letting one’s freak flag fly through their
clothes. Billie Joe Armstrong once said,
“Punk is not just the sound, the music. Punk
is a lifestyle.”
Of course, there will always be
people who shake their heads about the latest trends and demand that individuals stop
wearing certain articles of clothing because
they are just too passé. Most of us are guilty
of it at some point or another. Not everyone
will understand why individuals wear what
they do, but that is not the point. The point is
to be true to one’s self – and nothing is more
punk than that.
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Scarlett students compete in global robotics competition
By James Ewart
Scarlett is filled with many students who try to find
out who they are as individuals; however, when students come
together to work as a team, being creative and communicating with one another, they can produce incredible results.
and Chile. The competition ranges from year to year and
2014’s event consisted of six individual teams put into two
group teams trying to throw balls into goals and scoring
the most points for their group team within a time limit. As usual, the Scar-
forward the skills they have because not everyone can have
the necessary skills to make a success.” Joe Michaud agreed
and said “the teamwork has been great.” Kevin Li, Grade
twelve, elaborated: “Everybody had their part: designing,
Scarlett’s robot in competing action on the blue team on Friday, April 4
All photos by James Ewart
The Scarlett team was proud of their mechanical accomplishments over the robotics competition weekend
The annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Sci- lett team was eager to participate, even before
ence and Technology) Robotics Competition began on Fri- the competition began. “It’s really fun. You get
to learn about robotics and you meet people from The competition was successful with thousands of spectators attendending
day April
all over the world,” stated Peter
5 and went
Aucoin,
Grade 11; “It’s really awesome; it building, and programming. There is so much teamwork beinto Saturshould be funded more.” The team worked hind this robot.” At the beginning of each season, students
day April
long and hard this season, despite their road- who join the Robotics Club are funded $5000 by the school
6, and the
blocks along the way. The club’s robot for and receive a kit with all the basic parts. If they want more
Robotics
this
year’s event was 4733, equipped with parts they will have to raise the money themselves, which is
club from
the mechanical parts for the game. “It took us one of the difficulties they faced. “We had teamwork chalScarlett
six weeks to build,” explained Mia Sumaixa; lenges, different personalities, engineering trouble and not
showed
“we
started on January 4 and finished on enough money. It’s a very expensive game,” Rick Rowan
off
their
February
15.”
“The explained. The 250 hours of work, with no help from teachskill with
robotics club is a unique way to learn how to ers, paid off for the students and over that weekend, they
expertise.
problem solve and to use teamwork to build performed well. Brandon Therin, Grade twelve, stated “The
The event,
a robot,” stated Nibras Al-Adani when asked robot is performing decently. It’s got a very good build, but
put on by
about being on the robotics team; “It’s not so we’ve had some coding problems and we’ve had execution
an interna- Scarlett team members work on 4733 after winning a round
much about winning; it’s more about the learn- issues. We’ve been able to turn it around after a couple of
tional youth
ing process that we obtained throughout the competition performances, and we’re doing very well.” organization called FIRST, has been running since 1992. and
the
amount
of
teamwork
that
goes
into
it.”
Speaking
of
Scarlett
Robotics
team
performed
exception
The
This year Calgary’s event included many teams
from twelve countries including Canada, the USA, Mexico, teamwork, Steve Nimmock could not be happier: “Team- ally well. They may have not gotten gold but they showed
Israel, the Netherlands, Brazil, Turkey, the UK, Australia work is outstanding. We have a lot of different students who the world what students can do when they band together to
have a lot of different skills and they are counted on to bring create something remarkable.
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Malaysian Airlines Flight
370 disappearance baffles
By Abdelrahman Assad
Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 departed from Kuala Lumpur International
Airport, Malaysia on March 8, 2014. The
flight was scheduled to land in Beijing,
China; however, that was not the case at all.
The airplane, which was carrying a total of
227 passengers and 12 crew members, has
not been found. There is enough evidence to
suspicions which make it seem as if the disappearance of the plane might have been
intentional. Apparently, before Flight 370
went off-grid, it turned westward towards
Indonesia instead of going north towards
China. This change in direction was not a
part of the flight plan. Some possibilities of
the disappearance of the plane include: the
pilot being suicidal, the plane facing some
mechanical errors or, indeed, having some
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Faulty gas line leads to
explosion in New York
By Sam McIntosh
An explosion ripped through a
neighbourhood in New York on March 12
and left eight people dead at the scene and
more than sixty injured. Earlier that morning, reports of a gas leak had been called
to the fire department, and firefighters were
only five minutes away when the explosion
occurred. According to fire Commissioner
Salvatore Cassano, “If we were here five
minutes earlier we may have had some fatalities among firefighters; not being here
may have saved some lives.” The blast,
which shook blocks in every direction has
break suddenly. Mark McDonald who investigates gas explosions gave support for
this theory as “Gas wants to rise; it’s lighter
than air. If there’s a layer of frost, it acts
as an actual cap and blocks the gas from
being able to leak into the atmosphere. Instead, it goes sideways.” With more then 30
000 miles of decaying pipe delivering gas
across the U.S, it will be difficult to fix the
major problem. It could cost even more to
fix it as the American Gas Association predicts that it could cost $82 billion to repair
all of the pipes.
There is still much that investiga-
PICTURE NEEDED!
Photo by Abdelrahman Assad
The search for Malaysian Airlines flight 370 is still occurring off the Australian coastline
show that they have all perished.
Questions remain about the strange
disappearance of the flight, as it suddenly
went off-grid. Airport control towers are still
unable to find any evidence of what caused
the disappearance. Many investigators tried
finding clues that would lead to some kind
of conclusion; however, so far they have
proven to be false. The location of the missing plane is currently being investigated, as
families of the victims are praying for some
answers to what caused the death of their
loved ones.
Terrorism allegations were raised;
two men reportedly boarded the flight with
stolen passports. The two men were a prime
focus of the police as they believed the two
men might be involved with the disappearance of the plane; however, after many days
of speculation, the possibility of them being
terrorists was dismissed. Police say the men
were using stolen passports for illegal immigration purposes.
Many people have been wondering, with the advanced technology currently
available, why it is so difficult to find this
plane. These questions have been causing
sort of terrorism act on board.
The search for the aircraft has been
widespread. The Navy of Malaysia, as well
as many other countries, has been doing everything to find evidence to help them locate
any remains of the plane. A few witnesses
have claimed that the last place they saw
the plane was over the Strait of Malacca, a
stretch of water between Malaysia and Indonesia. The Malaysian Navy and the Air
Force are searching the entire strait hoping
to find any clues.
The search for Malysian Airlines
flight 370 is still an ongoing mission. Many
leads have given hope to invesigators. Sattelite images detected strange objects in the
Indian Ocean that the investigators believe
could possibly be debris from the plane .
Families and friends of those who
were on board are frustrated. The investigators working on this case have informed
the families that they are doing everything
they can to help solve this mystery. Finding
a plane which could possibly be anywhere
in the ocean is difficult even with the most
advanced technology.
There is a worrying amount of old pipe all along the northeast U.S that will cause problems
raised questions about infrastructure in the
city as the majority of the pipe under the
building was cast iron and made nearly 100
years ago. Many are questioning if there
were more complaints about the gas leak
than the one on the day of the blast. Some
residents claim that the police, firefighters, and Con Edison, a gas company, had
come out a week before the blast to check
the gas lines. The city denies this, and says
that they only got a call about a possible gas
leak on the day of the blast.
Aging infrastructure has been a
growing concern for cities in the northeast
US and has led to building collapses, explosions, and floods as is highlighted by
this explosion. One theory is that the frost
from February, and the thawing soon after,
could have made the gas mains move and
tors do not know about the incident and,
over the coming weeks, more will become
clear. They have only dug out 50% of the
rubble and still have not reached the basement yet, but once they do, they can confirm
what caused the explosion. Unfortunately,
progress has been slow as there were still
fires burning between the collapsed floors
and the firefighters are still looking for survivors. Some residents and federal agents
such as National Transport Safety Board
agent Robert Sumwalt described the scene
as “basically, two five-story buildings reduced to essentially a three-story pile of
bricks and twisted metal.” This tragic event
should serve as a cautionary tale that many
old or worn down buildings should be inspected to avoid any tragic loss of life.
April 2014
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Welcoming talented new English teacher, April Hamilton
By
Michella Thai
In the past year, Scarlett has welcomed several new
teachers. At the beginning of
the school year, the English department
warmly
welcomed
April Hamilton to Scarlett.
Hamilton is now happily teaching an English 10-2
class, as well as two English
20-1 classes. The FEVER has
recently received the opportunity to catch up with Hamilton, getting to know her better.
FEVER: What led you to becoming an English teacher?
Hamilton: I have three subject areas that I teach, but honestly I was
a very good English student in high
school and university and so I pursued the areas I was best at. Why
not pursue what you are good at?
FEVER:
What
do
you
hope to achieve with your
students,
as
you
teach?
Hamilton: I would like to create an
army of Mini-Mes for total world
domination….. haha, just kidding.
Honestly, I guess I’d like students
to have a better appreciation of
written works. Shakespeare is still
relevant today; that’s 500 years
later! I don’t think we can say the
same for Justin Bieber in the future.
FEVER: How does it feel to
be a new teacher at the school?
Hamilton: Being the new teacher
is kind of like being the newest fish
introduced to the fish tank and you Soccer National Championship;
don’t really know how to swim yet, it makes you feel like a rock star.
haha. You have an idea of what FEVER: What do you have
you need to do, but feel like you to study to become a teacher?
are sinking a bit in the beginning. Hamilton: I think the path to beFEVER: Do you have any advice coming a teacher can vary defor students currently in English? pending on a person’s interests. I
Hamilton: My advice would be was unsure which direction I was
to read more books, magazines, going to go when starting postnews articles… pretty much any- secondary, but always gravitated
thing you can get your hands on. toward teaching. I got an Arts deReading makes you smarter… gree studying English and History,
and a pretty good Trivial Pursuit after switching from a Physical Edplayer. The smartest people I know ucation focus. I guess it ended up
became that way from reading, making me a more well-rounded
not texting on their smartphone. educator and allowed me to teach
FEVER: Where did you go to in areas of special interest to me.
university? What was it like? FEVER:
How
do
you
Hamilton: I attended Thomas Riv- like
teaching
at
Scarlett?
ers University because it was my Hamilton: I think Scarlett is an
hometown
amazing school with amazuniversity.
ing kids. It is one of the best
University “I think Scarlett is an schools I have ever taught at.
was
the amazing school with FEVER:
Do
you
best time
have any
pastimes?
amazing kids.”
of my life
Hamilton: My pastimes
so far! I
are mostly centred around
played four years of varsity soc- physical activity. I play hockey
cer which allowed me to travel and soccer, paddleboard in the
Photo by Michella Thai
across BC and Canada playing summer, go to the gym etc.. but I Hamilton fits in great teaching English, and is having a great time at Scarlett
for my school and I met so many also volunteer my time working
toon, but raised in Kamloops, BC. and uses themes of love and family
cool people. I always tell students with horses and children with disFEVER: What is your fa- to weave a fictional story in a more
I would return to university in an abilities. I read a lot, listen to and
vourite novel or play? Why? non fictional sense. It’s a classic.
instant, but definitely not high play music…. and spend too much
Hamilton has been fitHamilton: My favourite novel is school! Your postsecondary ex- of my time drinking far too many
Gone with the Wind by Margaret ting quite nicely into the Scarperience is what you make it, so Starbucks lattes with friends!
Mitchell. I love the novel because lett staff. She says she is havget involved with clubs and try to FEVER:
Where
were
the themes and message are time- ing so much fun with her new
meet as many new people as you you
born
and
raised?
less. It provides a backdrop of his- classes, and the FEVER wishes
can. I will never forget winning a Hamilton: I was born in Saskatory during the American Civil War her the best with her teaching.
Jennifer Heinrich joins the teaching staff at Scarlett
By Loula Agelopoulos
Many teachers have
passed through the halls of this
school throughout the years. Just
as it is important to appreciate the
ones we have, it is equally as important to take the time and get to
know the new ones who will be
leading students on their threeyear adventure.
Jennifer Heinrich is one of those
new teachers. Before she came
to Scarlett, Heinrich taught at Ernest Morrow Junior High School.
There she taught Grade 8 and
9, math and science. She has
also taught at an alternative high
school, where she taught Science
24 and CALM. This is her first
year at Scarlett, and the FEVER
asked her some questions to help
students better know her.
FEVER: What is your impression
of Scarlett so far?
Heinrich: It’s a wonderful place.
Staff and students alike are very
Photo by Loula Agelopoulos
Heinrich joins Scarlett as an excellent addition to the science and math departments
courteous and go out of their way
to help you and make you feel
welcome.
FEVER: What are you looking
forward to here?
Heinrich: Seeing the students succeed, especially since I teach core
subjects. Students often
struggle in math and in the
physics aspect of Science
10, so it’s a positive feeling to help them achieve
understanding in a subject
that can make students feel
anxious.
FEVER: Do you prefer teaching
science or math?
Heinrich: I teach Science and
math; however, my favourite is
biology, so I gear towards the science. I still love doing math problems though.
FEVER: What do you
think of the students?
Heinrich: They’re fabulous: very kind, polite and
well-behaved, while still
being lots of fun in class.
FEVER: What is one interesting
fact about you?
Heinrich: I’m a cocktail of ethnic
and cultural backgrounds. My dad
is German, and my mom is half
Chinese and part Filipina/Spanish.
FEVER: What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Heinrich: The students.
It’s a great thing to be able
to see people grow, learn
and become something,
While all of her experience may hide it, Heinrich has
only been teaching for a little over
a year, having graduated from the
University of Alberta. Despite her
being new to the job, she is already
making an impression on students,
and proving that she is a natural.
Scarlett is proud to have her as a
teacher here, and wishes her luck
in her sure to be successful career
as an educator.
especially when you know
that you’re a part of that process in some way, either through
teaching or just getting to know
students and their interests.
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Kenora-Lee Ross: new
Scarlett science teacher
By
Natalie Ward
Being the new kid in a new school
with new people can be quite the nervewracking experience, but one also has to
recognise that teachers may go through the
same type of experience. Some Lancers may
believe it is completely different from being
the new kid, while others may disagree and
ché, but I wanted to make a difference.
FEVER: If you could teach any course
available in the world, what would it be?
Ross: That’s a tough one.
I
like
what
I’m
teaching
now.
FEVER: What was your favourite course in high school and why?
Ross: My favourite course in high
school was art because art allowed
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English department welcomes Fraser Calderwood
By Labeeba Mahmood
Each new year most often brings
new teachers. This September, Scarlett
opened its doors to Fraser Calderwood and
welcomed him to the English department.
Originating from British Columbia. Calderwood grew up in the smaller
city of New Westminster near Vancouver.
Calderwood is into cycling, and took it up
seriously when he was living in London,
England. He finds driving really boring.
Now that it is warm out he will be biking
to school as often as he can, even though he
lives pretty far away.
Calderwood has previously taught
Social 10 and Social 20 and is excited to be
teaching English 20 as well as English 10
classes this semester.
The FEVER caught up with Calderwood to
learn more about his teaching style, experiences, as well as his outside life.
FEVER: Which university did you go to?
Calderwood: University of Calgary.
FEVER: How long have you been teaching
democratic as possible and offer students
choices. I would want students to grow up
with open-mindedness. I can’t stand bigotry, and I find if I keep asking questions, the
prejudices people absorbed growing up end
up sounding pretty silly.
FEVER: Do you find it difficult as a new
teacher in a new school?
Calderwood: Yes, it’s probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But this school
has some very kind students who make me
feel appreciated, and entertained. It also has
some very supportive, experienced teachers
who help me out every day.
FEVER: Do you have any hobbies outside
of school?
Calderwood: When I have time I like writing for myself. I love going on long runs,
and I’m insane about cycling.
FEVER: What is your favourite part of
teaching? Why is it your favourite?
Calderwood: My favourite part of teaching is when an idea seems to go from my
head, to a student’s head, to their writing,
without me actually saying it. I know some-
Photo by Douglas Brandt
Kenora-Lee Ross, excited to be a part of the Lancer community and to share her knowledge
say it is not that much different after all.
Over spring break, the Scarlett FEVER sat down with Kenora Ross, Scarlett´s
new teacher, to learn what being the new
teacher at Scarlett is like and if it really is
similar to being a new student. Ross was born right here in Calgary, though
she has lived in a few other cities. She is currently teaching the Science 10 and Science
24 courses at Scarlett.
FEVER:
What
made
you
decide
to
become
a
teacher?
Ross: My reason sounds like a cli-
me the opportunity to be creative.
FEVER: Who was your favourite teacher
when you were in high school and why?
Ross: My favourite teacher was Mr.
Moore.
He was a fun old hippie.
FEVER: What
is
it
like
teaching
in
a
new
school?
Ross: That’s a tough one. It’s a little bit like being the new kid.
FEVER: What do you enjoy the
most about Dr. E.P. Scarlett so far?
Ross: Scarlett is a fantastic school.
The staff and students are what
make this school a great place to be.
FEVER: Which sort of activities do you believe
benefit students and their learning the most?
Ross: I think a variety of learning resources and activities benefit students most.
FEVER: What has been your most difficult challenge during your teaching
career and how did you overcome it?
Ross: I can’t really narrow it down to a single challenge. Each day presents a new set
of challenges that I’m working to overcome.
FEVER: If there is one place you
could travel to right now, anywhere
in the world, where would it be?
Ross: It would be fantastic to take a tour of
Europe. I’d also like to go to the Maritimes.
It seems as if being a new teacher
does somewhat resemble being the new kid
at a new school after all; however, Lancers
are sure to make Ross´s time teaching at
Scarlett enjoyable and memorable.
Photo By Labeeba Mahmood
Calderwood motivated to bring all his knowledge and experience to Grade 10 and 11 classes
for?
Calderwood: This is my first full year at
a school.
FEVER: What is the most difficult part of
teaching?
Calderwood: Probably not explaining
things. You want to offer students as much
knowledge as possible, but it doesn’t work
as well as if they uncover it themselves.
FEVER: What do you hope to achieve as a
teacher at Scarlett?
Calderwood: By the end of the year I
would like people to stop mistaking me for
a student.
FEVER: What sorts of values do you hope
to bring to a classroom?
Calderwood: Well, I often want to be as
thing worked if they go off in exactly the
right drection
or come to the right understanding without
me explicitly telling them.
FEVER: Did you have a favourite teacher
when you were in school?
Calderwood: I had very good teachers
most years, because what sticks out are
the bad ones. If I have to pick a favourite
teacher, I’d have to say my Grade 3 and 4
teacher. She really fostered my interest in
writing. But I had Mr. Schwartz for Social
Studies 10, and he might read this, so let’s
go with Schwartz.
FEVER: What is one thing you would like
your students to know?
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Alberta Premier
resigns after scandals
their reputation. Wildrose leader
Danielle Smith was very critical
of the Conservative Party for being
broken. “What we witnessed during
her short 29 months as premier
is the clearest
indication yet
that the PC
party simply
can’t be fixed”
Jack
Mintz, head of
the School of
Public Policy at
the University
of
Calgary
however,
b e l i e v e s
that
this
scandal could
benefit
the
Conservatives
in the long run.
Redford’s departure leaves the province in utter disarray
“The only way
months of scandal plaguing Redford you can get change sometimes is
and the Progressive Conservative you have to have an internal fight
government, who have been in order to get new leadership put
accused of misappropriating funds in” he states. Change may be long
for the government’s personal use. overdue for the Alberta parliament
Redford, who was elected in 2012 in which the Conservatives have
and had barely been in office two been in control of for nearly 43
years, leaves the Conservative years. There has not been any
Party in disarray with many real challenge to the Albertan
saying that there is a “culture of Conservative Party in that time
entitlement” rampant in the party. until the Wildrose Party began to
The controversies began emerge in the last election. It seems
after Redford used $45 000 for the Wildrose can only benefit from
a first class return trip from the this scandal. The latest polls show
funeral of former South African that support for the conservatives
president Nelson Mandela, and is just at 19%, while support for the
have been growing ever since. Wildrose party is at 46%.
For the time being, Deputy
Her staff has stayed at extravagant
hotels and she has flown her Premier Dave Hancock will be
daughter and her friends around in taking the role of interim premier
a government plane as well. Other until the Conservative Party votes
accusations of “extravagant” travel for a new leader. Even though there
costs have been laid as well, with an will be an interim premier, the
estimated $9200 for a government Conservatives will be focused on
jet to go and pick up Redford, her finding a new leader which could
daughter, and two bodyguards interfere with government work
to return to Alberta from Palm “So for six months everything
Springs to attend former premier is on hold while the PCs sort out
their internal bickering and I think
Ralph Klein’s funeral.
This spending has led it’s unfortunate for Albertans [that]
to low poll numbers for the the business of the province is
premier and conflict within the not getting done,” says Wildrose
Many
Conservative Party as to what leader Danielle Smith.
direction they should go in next Conservatives are vying for the
in the aftermath of Redford’s top spot, but whoever wins will
resignation. This could open the have a tough task ahead attempting
door for the Wildrose Party to take to rebuild public trust and hold
control of the government if the low off a hungry Wildrose party for
poll numbers for the Conservatives control of the Albertan parliament.
continue. With the next election Hopefully, the people of Alberta
coming most likely in 2016, this will have someone that will work
could give the Conservatives for them instead of using their
enough time to repair the damage money for themselves.
that the scandal has done to
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Scarlett Student Lindsey
Karmen is going to Scotland
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ByPaige
PaigeBernstein
Bernstein
By
FEVER:
How
did
you
about
the
program?
Scarlett student, Lindsey Karmen, hear
Grade 12, is officially one out of twenty Ca- Karmen: Professor Andrews came to
nadians to be accepted into the A990 pro- our school last year, and she comes evgramme at St. Andrew’s University in Scot- ery fall and every spring and she had
land. The A990 programme is open only to a meeting with all the AP Bio kids.
Canadian applicants and is almost identical FEVER: What was the application process?
to the A100 programme. If accepted, the Karmen: I took the aptitude test in Septemapplicant will spend three years at St. An- ber. My application had to be in by January
drews University studying for a Bachelor of 1. The application entailed what they call a
Science degree and then continue onto the personal statement, which is four hundred
University of Edinburgh to complete their words where you have to explain why you
studies. With this program a participant want to pursue medicine, and why you’re
can attain their medical degree two years the best candidate. My first one was eight
before the normal finish time. The FEVER hundred words and thirteen drafts later I was
was able to sit down with Karmen and ask down to four hundred and two; I couldn’t
her all about her upcoming experience. get any lower. Then there was the waiting,
FEVER: What is this program? and then I had a twenty-minute Skype interKarmen: A six-year program that al- view with two professors from the school.
lows me to go directly into medicine FEVER: What was it like when
when I’m finished. I’m going to spend you found out you were accepted?
three years studying for a Bachelor’s of Karmen: They emailed me and I was at
Science and Medicine Honours Degree. school. I was shaking and I was in shock.
From there I go to the University of Ed- FEVER: Out of all of what is happeninburgh and I study for three more years ing what are you most excited about?
earning a Bachelor of Science in Medi- Karmen: It’s a mixture of both the travelcine and Bachelor of Science in Surgery. ing and the education. I’ve loved traveling
FEVER: Where is the program? with my family. We’ve traveled to six out
Karmen: It’s in
Scotland in a little
town
called
St. Andrews Fife.
FEVER:
What
do you do after this program?
Karmen: I’ll come
back to Canada and
the University of
Alberta will place
me at a hospital for
my residency, and
I’ll be a fully qualified doctor two years
earlier than any
other Canadian can.
FEVER: What first
got you interested in
medicine and becomPhoto
Doug Karmen
Karmen
Photo
byby
Douglas
ing a doctor?
Lindsey
Karmen,
Grade
12, shows off
herAndrews
St. Andrew’s
sweatshirt
Lindsey
Karmen
wears
her University
of St.
sweatshirt
Karmen:
I
volunteered with Starlight Children’s Founda- of the seven continents so far; however,
tion which works with sick children to I’ve never been to Scotland. So just that,
bring them out of the hospital and recre- the culture and living in a place you’ve
ational facilities. When I got to see the never been before; that’s awesome. The
role of a doctor increasing their quality of program, being able to have those two
life and making them feel better, I really extra years after, so if I want to pursue
wanted to get into and pursue paediatrics. specializing or to volunteer in Africa or
FEVER: What was the hardest part if I want to take a break and live my life
about getting to where you are now? and then start my career, that’s going to
Karmen: We had to do an aptitude test be cool. Also the fact that from Scotland
and it consisted of math question, read- you can travel so some place like Italy
ing comprehension and abstract reason- when you’re on break. It’s an adventure.
ing. It was a timed test so you only had The FEVER would like to
eleven seconds to do a math question that say congratulations to Lindsey on
was really crazy and hard to prepare for, this major achievement and good
and I think, just having to get the grades. luck with your future endeavours.
Continued from p. 8
Calderwood: Almost all of life comes after
high school, whether they are someone trying to fit every little thing in their schedule
or someone like myself who wanted to simply enjoy high school and therefore did as
little work as possible. The world just keeps
getting interesting. Or it should, if you keep
seeking new knowledge and experiences.
For instance, whatever music you like right
now will be really embarrassing in 10 years.
I have a stack of Barenaked Ladies albums
to prove this.
FEVER: What encouraged you to become
a teacher?
Calderwood: I had some very good teachers
growing up, but that’s sort of a dishonest answer. Mostly my great elementary and high
school teachers made me want to be a writer.
But in university, I had a fabulous professor, in Victorian literature, Vivienne Rundle.
Unlike many professors I had and you will
have in university, she was totally focused
on the learning experience. The difference
between her classes and my other university
classes got me interested in teaching.
FEVER: Do you have some favourite classroom moments?
Calderwood: Most days something hilarious happens. Last semester, for some reason,
my grade ten class really wanted to watch
Pirates of the Caribbean. It [didn’t] make
sense; they have probably all seen it five
times, and it’s not even that good. But they
all really got behind it; it became almost a
political movement. A couple of them wrote
me a rhyming essay on why this needed to
happen. So on the last day before Christmas,
I didn’t say a word, I just put on Pirates of
the Caribbean and they got their wish.
FEVER: Have you been travelling or anywhere particularly interesting? Why?
Calderwood: The most interesting place
I’ve been, which I fervently recommend, is
Uzbekistan. It’s where the gorgeous, ancient
cities of Samarkand and Bukhara are located, as well as a thuggish dictator and lots of
corrupt police. Also there’s a desert, and a
sea that is disappearing every year. But the
main reason is that it is right in the middle of
Asia, which means to get there you’ll have
to travel a long way already, and that is very
much worth doing.
The FEVER was fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with the new and exciting
Calderwood. One can usually find him in
the Social/English office. Calderwood has
been settling in nicely here at Scarlett. His
presence has made a great addition to the
Scarlett staff, and the FEVER welcomes
him to the school.
April 2014
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would have been like during the time these
from front page
individuals were living. From the paintings
Spots such as the Two Windmills Café and in the rooms to the wallpaper on the walls,
the Moulin Rouge are located in the heart of Tierry had a story or an interesting fact about
Montmartre, giving the group a chance to everything in each and every room.
take quick pictures before catching the Metro The group bid their farewells to
to dinner. Following their first dinner in Par- Tierry and made their way to Trocadéro,
is, the students took a guided cruise on the where the most famous landmark in Paris was
Seine Rivwaiting
er. Many
for them.
of Paris’s
Though
landmarks,
the
wait
such
as
was roughthe Louvre
ly a half
Museum
an
hour,
and the Eithe group
ffel Tower,
breezed
could
be
through the
seen lightlong line
ing up the
and rode
night along
the elevathe famous
tors all the
river.
way
up
to the top
The
secplatform
ond
day
of the Eiincluded
ffel Tower.
a bus tour
Photo by Garth Teminsky Even those
of the city The group reconvenes to explore Montmartre after enjoying lunch who
had
that took
a fear of
the group through many of the famous land- heights found the courage to go all the way
marks among Paris’s twenty districts. That to the top and brave the gusting wind. The
afternoon, the group spent time in the Palace group made it just in time to see the magical
of Versailles, led by their tour guide for the city come to life as the sun completely set.
The next day was more of an artistic
day, Tierry. To maximize time, the group was spilt in two, with one group taking a full tour day. The group took a bus to the refreshing
with Tierry through the palace and the other countryside to Auvers-sur-Oise. This area
is a particularly
popular
tourist attraction
during
the summ e r
months
since it
was the
home of
m a n y
artists,
including Vincent Van
Gogh.
T h e
g r o u p
had the
opportunity to
Photo by Rob Brown
see many
The students gathered at the enormous Louvre Museum on a beautiful spring day
of
the
places that
exploring the magnificent grounds; then the inspired the works of Van Gogh, such as the
groups were switched, since the entire group church he used to attend, as well as his grave
was not allowed in all at the same time.
and the small house he spent his last days
By having smaller groups tag along of life in. Auvers-sur-Oise was a complete
with Tierry, the students were able to inter- world away from the busy city, though it was
act with the witty and entertaining French only twenty five kilometres away. Though
guide. He took a quick liking to the group, people were going about their day, the area
and the group did to him as well. Tierry had was pleasantly quiet, which gave the group
interesting and insightful stories about each no problems finding a place to have lunch.
room the group entered, as well as the peo- From there, the group visited the
ple who resided in the palace and what life immaculate Louvre Museum. The museum
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is so large that it would take about a week
to see every artifact, but the students found
time to see some of the most famous pieces, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de
Milo. To end the day, the group had the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral,
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the streets of Paris, the students were able to
see first-hand some of the sights and landmarks that are still present from the Revolution, such as the Place de la Concorde and
the Place de la Bastille. Since all the students had studied the Revolution, this gave
Photo by Garth Teminsky
Everyone’s cameras were out and snapping once the group arrived at Oxford University
both inside and out. With a service taking
place as the group arrived, hymns could be
heard as candles were lit while the group
walked around the perimeter.
The final day included a visit to the
Catacombs, an interesting spot that features
a maze of small and narrow tunnels under
the streets of Paris. It is said that these tun-
them a new perspective on a key event for
France. The day ended with a walk along the
Champs Elysees and up the Arc de Triumph.
In terms of the weather, it was wonderful to
walk down the avenue and see the crowds of
civilians and hear the action on a brisk Friday night. The group then prepared for their
flight back home when they arrived at their
Photo by Garth Teminsky
The sun was shining when the group visited the birthplace of Shakespeare in Stratford
nels have served a variety of uses for over
200 years; however, the spotlight was the
resting place of six million Parisians. Before entering the resting place, signs such
as “Do not touch the bones” and “Here rests
the dead” could be read in French above the
entrance tunnel.
The group then headed back to the
Louvre to begin their guided walking tour
of the French Revolution. Winding through
hotel.
It is safe to say that the students
made some special memories, whether these
moments changed their life completely or
not. There were plenty of laughs among the
seven teachers and the forty-five students, as
well as the tour guides that joined the group
along the trip, and everyone had plenty of
stories to tell the second they touched Calgary soil.
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Anna Lally: a rising fashion designer at Dr. E.P. Scarlett
loured designs and then the structured heavy
The world of fashion is an interest- designs are complete opposites. Colours
when I was inspired by my Bratz dolls that
had pretty awesome clothes. I picked up my
sketch book and started drawing my own designs and imagining them on my Bratz dolls.
Then I was getting inspired by everything,
like a pile of rocks became a dress or a high
heel, or I designed my dream clothes like
extravagant dresses. The thought of becoming a designer crossed my mind when I first
they told me that I was awarded third place.
Last semester, I decided that I wanted to go
to design school and head in the fashion diing, yet complex one. It is often difficult to can represent how I’m feeling and the way
rection, following [my childhood] dream
navigate, let alone understand. Anna Lally, I draw my lines can also reflect my mood.
FEVER:
What
is
your
process
for
designof becoming a designer. I did extensive reGrade 11, however, has a strong grasp on the
ing?
search trying to find a school and I did. Right
ever-changing fashion world. She is an ashere in Calgary is The Fashion Institute and
piring, talented designer, who knows much Lally: Well, first I make sure I am in comfy
I have decided that that is where I will be
about style. Her designs are always up-to- clothes because I have no idea how long I
will
be
designing
especially
if
I
start
designgoing for college.
date, and refreshingly unique. She manI took a break from designing for about a
ages to stay relevant, while
month and then after I turned seventeen in
also keeping her own sense
January I became determined to work harder
of fashion in every design
on my designs and learn the history of fashshe creates. She has already
ion. So now I have been designing collecdesigned two runway-ready
tions and reading on the history of fashion
collections, and numerous
from loads of different fashion books like
outfits. Her designs range
Fashion The Whole Story which is basically
from formal wear and wedwhat the title says. It is the whole story that
ding gowns to everyday
traces the history of fashion in every part of
outfits and casual dresses,
the world, from Greco-Roman draped clothto professional wear and lining and the silk court dress of the Chinese
gerie. She is an incredibly
Tang dynasty, to contemporary sportswear
diverse designer; if it can be
designers and Japanese street culture. It tracworn, she can design it.
es the evolution of fashion period by period
Her talents were
and trend by trend. I also read on vintage
recognized last year, when
fashion and biographies of different designshe won in the 2013 Sears
ers, like Alexander McQueen. All this inforDesign Exchange competimation that I collect and absorb inspires me
tion. The theme was environto keep pushing on. I have many people, inmentally-friendly clothing,
cluding friends and family, supporting me in
and she submitted a winter
my decision to go into the fashion field; they
coat, titled Eco-chic. She
are the ones who push me to do better and I
came in third place, a very
greatly appreciate them all.
impressive feat, especially
FEVER: Who are your favourite designers?
when considering the large
Lally: Alexander McQueen is at the top of
number of participants in
my list; he outranks all others. His designs
the contest. This year, she
were amazing and visually unique, reflecthas entered the competition
Photo By Loula Agelopoulos
again, with a theme of school Anna Lally, Grade 11, works with her sewing machine and cotton to improve on her already impressive sewing skills ing who he was and how he portrayed himself. His runway shows were theatrically inuniforms. She has designed
male and female uniforms for Scarlett that ing at 10 pm. Then I grab my sketch book started out, but I quickly dismissed it think- teresting and made everyone who watched
would put the current ones, which consist which is currently a Fashionary [a brand of ing I couldn’t reach it, yet I continued to de- his show question [things]. I must admit, I
of gray and red hoodies, to shame. With her fashion sketch books], lay my prisma colours sign anyways. Over the years I took some have a giant book that is all about him and
designs, she is sure to do well, and she will out so I can see all of the pretty colours, then breaks from designing but picked it back up his designs titled Savage Beauty which was
turn specific music on like Tycho or Abhi & when I was around twelve years old, getting published a few years after his death in 2010.
have the support of the school going into it.
Another one of my favourite de
The Fever managed to interview Dijon, music that calms my mind so I can inspired from magazines and other fashion signers
is
the brand Marchesa that was escollect
myself
and
then
start.
When
I
have
an
designers,
like
Chanel
for
example.
I
pracLally, amidst her designing and she was
idea in my head I grab my sketch book and ticed every day in my free time only taking tablished by Georgina Chapman and Keren
happy to answer some questions.
draw it right away so I don’t lose it. Most one or two days off a week. For three years I Craig in 2004. They specialize in high-end
FEVER: What inspires your designs?
Lally: Everything inspires me really, wheth- of the time though, I design with a purpose had four design books filled with my designs, women’s wear, gorgeous evening dresses,
er it is my personal life or something I see, trying to construct a unique and interesting pictures of clothes, and anything that I could and bridal-wear that leave me and anyone
like a flower, or listen to, [like] a song, can design that is both aesthetically pleasing but physically place in the books that inspired else in awe. Zuhair Murad is another one of
inspire my designs. Different cultures also stimulates the mind and makes people think me.When I was sixteen, which was last year, my favourite designers because the dresses
inspire me and I try to put opposite cultures deeply about it and ask questions about the I entered a Canada-wide design competition, and work he designs leave me speechless
into my designs. Speaking of cultures, my story behind my designs, instead of glancing designing a winter coat that is warm and can and mesmerized whenever I look at them.
withstand the cold while staying stylish and
own ethnic background can show through at it and saying “it’s so pretty.”
chic. I received a call last June from the DeContinued on page 13
my designs. My designs also reflect my FEVER: What made you start designing?
Lally:
I
was
around
six
or
seven
years
old
sign Exchange headquarters in Toronto and
mood, the free flowing and brightly co-
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trekking routes: Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Mweka, Rongai,
Shira, and Umbwe. The most scenic route of the seven is Machame,
although it is also the steepest. The
route can be travelled in approximatley six to seven days, as the
adventurer views all of Kiliminjaro’s most beautiful scenery. the
Rongai is considered to be the easiest route, but is the least scenic of
all. TheMarangu is also considered
to be relativley easy, but it tends to
The term “it’s a small 7. Hawaii: Skydiving
world” may apply to some scenari- The anticipation of jump- be very busy as the ascent and deos, but in reality, the earth is a huge ing from a plane is great as indi- scent routes are the same.
place with many adventures to be viduals ascend towards the white- 3. The Amazon: White-water
had. These ten must-have-adven- hot sun of Hawaii. The jump is a rafting
South America offers
tures briefly explore the vast world thrilling experience, and a stunning expansive
rainforests that rivers
of experiences available across the one, as skydivers watch the island
course
through
at a rapid pace,
globe.
slowly grow larger as they quickly
ideal for white-water rafting. The
10. Europe: Bullet train across descend towards it.
Amazon River is one of the lonthe continent
6. Cambodia: Ride elephants
Watch Europe unfold View elephants as never gest rivers in the world, and takes
through the glass windowpane of before; from atop their backs. A explorers into depths of the jungle
a speeding bullet train. Either plan beautiful and unique way to view that visitors do not often get to exthe trip to stop at beautiful his- Cambodia, elephant riding is a perience. Most programs offer a
torical destinations such as Paris, popular tourist activity in Siem variety of different paths, dependBerlin, and Rome, or choose to be Reap. Tourists watch the sunset ing on the rafters’ skill levels, all
spontaneous and plan the trip as over Cambodia as an Asian el- with experienced guides and topit progresses. Travel with a friend ephant carries them up Phnom notch safety precautions.
and explore the breathtaking con- Bakheng(Bakheng Hill), where 2. South Africa: Bungee jump
Bloukrans Bridge in
tinent, or travel solo and meet an ancient ninth century temple South Africa is home to the highest
new people along the way. It is a stands tall, awaiting explorers.
perfect opportunity to learn a new 5. Great Barrier Reef: Go scuba commercial bungee jumping venue internationally. Although the
language and create memories that diving
An entirely different height may cause anxiety for some,
will last for a lifetime.
for others, it is a thrill that
9. Vatican city: Visit St. Peter’s
will create memories for
Basilica
a life time. From the tan
Many people find St.
talizing countdown to the
Peters Basilica to be an incredsmooth recoil, one’s heart
ibly beautiful and spiritual place.
rate will only continue to
Even if one is not religious, this
increase as the jumper falls
late Renaissance church is arfor 710 feet.
chitecturally and artistically
1. China: Slide down the
stunning. Designed primarily
Great Wall
by Donato Bramante, Michelan People often rave over the
gelo, Carlo Maderno and, Gian
expansive
size of the Great
Lorenzo Bernini, the building
Wall, and the greatness for
is a historical masterpiece. Full
which it was named, but
of winding hallways and marble
rarely do they ever discuss
staircases, St. Peter’s is a place of
the slide. That is right:
intrigue and awe, as guests find
atop the grand, spectacuthemselves walking along the
Photo by Helena Gagnier
same pathways that great Renais- Dantae Gagnier, Grade 12, zip-lines upside-down lar, mythic spine of China
there is an alpine slide that
sance artists once paced. Art entakes
tourists
on a journey back
thusiasts and spiritual individuals world exists just below the surface
alike will adore this beautiful feat of the ocean waves, something that down the mountain where the Wall
people fortunately have the chance was built. Containing many twists
of architecture.
8. Mexico: Zip-Line through the to experience. As explorers take and turns, and lasting for around
their first breath underwater, they five-minutes, the slide adds a dash
jungle
A thrilling, heart-racing slowly begin to feel at home into of bizarre and enjoyable charm to
adventure that takes individuals the curious ecosystem of the Great the already incredible wall.
Whether individuals are
through some of the world’s most Barrier Reef. See all types of crea- looking
for
a thrill, or just curious
beautiful canopies, zip-lining lets tures, ranging from sea turtles to
one experience what it is like to schools of brightly coloured fish, as to what the world holds, these adbe a tropical bird. The longest zip and enjoy the peaceful silence of ventures offer a great starting place
for every explorer. However, this
line in Mexico is an astounding 1.2 life under the sea.
is only a brief outline of the globe,
kilometers long, lasting for a total 4. Africa: Climb Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is the and each individual will have a
of 70 seconds, in which the explorer soars over the tree tops of a highest mountain in Africa, stand- varying desire for exploration and
protected jungle. Especially eager ing at 5,895 metres above sea-lev- adventure. The best adventures are
thrill seekers might consider doing el. If one has ambitions to reach the the ones that are sought out by the
an upside down zip-line, which is summit of Kilimanjaro, consider adventurers themselves, so enjoy
just as exhilarating as it sounds!
choosing one of the seven official what this planet has to offer!
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FEVER: What do you think
about today’s fashion?
Lally: Today’s fashion is interesting to me. I question parts that
confuse me, but also admire the
brilliant minds that design and
produce breathtaking work. I
strongly dislike how judgemental
the fashion world is towards people and how they portray women
at points; however, at the same
time I admire how much fashion
has evolved through the years and
find it amusing that trends from
the seventies and eighties are
popping up on runways.
FEVER: What do you hope for
the future?
Lally: I hope the future realizes
that being judgemental and precise is not the only option. I know
that some designers are super precise in their work, just pulling the
threads out and making sure everything is in order while others,
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take breaks when designing, even
if they last for months! It’s better to not design for a while than
to design clothes that in the end
are not the greatest. Follow your
heart and if you really want to get
into the fashion business it will
take loads of hard work where
you feel like breaking down, but
it will pay off if you keep at it. It
is always good to start sewing as
early as possible to build up basic sewing skills. I started handsewing when I was eleven and
then when I was sixteen I learned
how to use a sewing machine and
started to sew dresses and skirts.
Read up on fashion history and
well known designers to get an
insight as to where fashion came
from and learn about different
and unique designers. Find your
style and go from there adding to
it over the years. Also I recommend volunteering for fashion
shows in Calgary, like the Make
Fashion Gala event that I volunteered earlier this month. Design-
Lally’s designs are both modern and stylish as well as innovative and fresh
and I must admit I do this too, just
go and cut all the threads out and
be done with it. Fashion is about
a free flowing mindset and I hope
the future realizes that too.
FEVER: Where do you think the
future of fashion lies?
Lally: The future of fashion lies
in our hands: the new and emerging designers, and people like me
who aspire to become designers.
I believe wearable tech fashion
will be a big trend in the future as
well as old trends from the 20th
century becoming new again.
More advanced and structured
garments will probably be a big
trend as well as the more freeflowing garments.
FEVER: What would be your
advice to someone trying to get
into designing and fashion?
Lally: My advice would be to
ing is a personal desire, but one
must keep in mind that it comes
from within you. One of my favourite quotations that I remind
myself of is this, “Fashion is not
necessarily about labels. It’s not
about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within
you.” –Ralph Lauren.
Lally’s love for fashion
is evident in her designs and the
way she talks about it, and it is
that passion that would lead her
to success. After high school, she
hopes to go to the Fashion Institute, to learn more about fashion,
and how to transform her designs
from sketches into real clothing people will be dying to wear.
Whatever she does though, her
future will surely be a bright and
interesting one, and she is likely
to find success in her endeavours.
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The world’s smallest mammal: the bumblebee bat
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April 2014
By Hailey Payne
The Bumblebee Bat was dis-
gium may assist in flying and catching
insects, although there are no tail bones to
help control it in flight.
covered by zoologist Kitti Thonglongya
These small bats eat insects as
in 1974 and is also known as kitti’s
their main source of nutrition, but have
hog-nosed bat because of its pink, pigalso been known to eat spiders. They
like snout. Weighing barely 2 grams and
measuring a meer 1 to 1.3 inches in length, prefer to find their food while flying in the
forage along the tops the bamboo trees, so
about the size of a large bumblebee, it
most of the time spiders are spared from
is arguably the smallest mammal in the
the attacks. It is currently unknown what
world. Depending on how size is defined,
the bumblebee bat or the etruscan shrew is their natural predators are. Fortunately,
bumblebee bats are small in number and
the smallest mammal. In some cases, the
stature so insects are saved from extincetruscan shrew may be lighter weighting
tion, saving all the flowers as well as
1.2 to 2.7 grams, while in length it is 1.4
saving humans from becoming slaves to
to 2.1 inches from head to the base of its
tail. This makes it a debate on who gets the the smallest mammal on earth. The only
other effect that
title of the world’s
might be of imsmallest mammal.
portance is that
Most are on the
bumblebee bats
bumblebee bat’s
may help with
side, seeing as on
pest control beboth the weight
cause they help
and the length one
eat other bugs.
can find etruscan
Bumblebee bats
shrews bigger than
are normally
bumblebee bats.
most active
Bumblearound dusk and
bee bats live in
dawn, which is
limestone caves
when they feed.
within forests and
Their average
have only been
Photoshopped By Hailey Payne
found in small areas A hybrid cross between a bat and a bumblebee, activity time
in western Thailand creating a bumblebee bat, although not accurate is 18 minutes
at dawn and 30
and south-east Myanminutes
at
dusk.
If
not
flying,
scientists
mar. Bamboo forests serve for the habitat
hypothesize
that
bumblebee
bats
are in a
where they find their food. Their habitat
sort of torpor to conserve their energy.
regions are either tropical or terrestrial
Bumblebee bats have one
with their terrestrial biome in the rainforoffspring
once a year and breed in the
est. A normal colony of bumblebee bats
growing
warmth
of late April and into
averages around 100 hundred individuals,
May. Mothers still are the ones to comfort
all huddled in one cave. Deforestation and
and care for their offspring while they are
tourism are destroying their habitat, leadyoung. In the nursery cave they will roost
ing the International Union for Conservaall alone except for their children, maktion of Nature to classify the animals as
ing them one of many non-social animals.
endangered. As the bumblebee bat is the
Their lifespans are unknown, but thought
only extant (still existing) member of the
to be around the same as other bats closely
Cranseonycteridae family, it is important
related to them, five to ten years.
to make sure that they do not become
Bumblebee bats, like their relaextinct.
tives, use echolocation to navigate their
Their physical appearance is just
environment. They use sounds of high
like that of any other bat, except for their
intensity and have a constant frequency
snout-like nose and thin vertical nostrils
lasting as long as two miles. The bats use
separated by a wide septum. Their small
three frequencies, with a base frequency
eyes are mostly hidden by their fur which
of 35 kHz. Their second and third each
is either a brownish red, or gray. The unweaker than the one before are 70 kHz and
derside of the bat is paler in colour, while
105 kHz. (A kHz is an abbreviation for
the upper body, wings, and the membrane
kilohertz which is a sound measurement.
between the legs, called the uropatagium,
It is the measurement of wave frequency
are darker.
also known as cycles per second. 1 kHz
Bumblebee bats have almost as
is equal to 1000 Hz [Hertz] which is 1000
many teeth as the average human adult.
cycles per second.) Humans have 32 teeth while Bumblebee
These extraordinary creatures are
bats have 28 including relatively large
extremely
fascinating, but sadly few have
incisors. They have two caudal vertebrae
been able to learn about them, and fewer
but, surprisingly, no tail. Their uropatagiyet have been able to have the experience
ums (the membrane between the legs)are
to see them in action.
large as well as their ears. The uropata-
Spring is in the air, and a hint of
warmth begins to replace the cold, dreary
weather. Spring is the perfect time of year
for a weekend stroll outside, and 17 Avenue, which boasts a variety of boutiques
and shops, is a fantastic choice for such a
walk around. While one might think to head
straight to one’s preferred fro-yo place for
a sunny April snack, heading further along
17 Avenue, across from Farm, one comes
across Crêpes and Cravings.
A great stop for those in search of
a delicious, yet cost effective crêpe (all of
That being said, the atmosphere
is welcoming, and the decorations that the
owner has adorned the restaurant with give it
a cute café sort of feel. Ultimately though, it
is the friendliness and enthusiasm with which
he greets his customers that gives Crêpes and
Cravings its welcoming feel, and from the
way he introduces his business, describing
the house made gelato and delectable crêpes
with pride, it is clear that he is passionate
about his business; his dedication is the key
to Crêpes and Cravings phenomenal success
as a local restaurant with amazing food.
If going to try
the crêpes, it is
recommended
that one try
both a savoury
and a sweet
crêpe, perhaps
splitting with a
companion, so
as to taste the full
range of crêpes
that Crêpes and
Cravings
has
to offer. When
it comes to
savoury crêpes,
Crêpes
and
Cravings offers
Photo By Lauren Morris crêpes
with a
The delicious Old Fashioned dessert crêpe, perfect for sharing after
variety of meats:
enjoying one of Crepes and Craving’s mouth-watering savoury crêpes
ham,
chicken,
Crêpes and Cravings’s crêpes are under ten turkey, Montreal smoked meat, Italian meat.
dollars), Crêpes and Cravings boasts fourteen For the vegetarians, Crêpes and Cravings
varieties of sweet crêpes; three varieties of also offers a vegetarian option, which
savoury crêpes; authentic Belgium waffles; comes with “Guacamole/Hummus, lettuce/
and house made gelato, made with natural spinach, tomato, black olives, red pepper,
and local ingredients.
cucumber, onions, artichoke hearts and feta”
Stopping in, one might find the cheese ($7.38). Some notable varieties of the
restaurant itself to be quite small and seating savoury crêpes include the smoked salmon
quite limited, with few and fairly small crêpe and the Sicilian crêpe. For those a fan
tables available. Bearing this in mind, in of smoked salmon, the smoked salmon crêpe
Paris where crêpes are largely popular, they is an excellent choice; “smoked wild salmon
are often a “to go” item that is eaten out of with cream cheese, tomato, cucumber,
hand; in fact, at Crêpes and Cravings, crêpes capers, red onions, and dill” ($9.23) make for
can be ordered to go. While the size of the a savoury yet creamy dish, with the dill and
place would be an issue for a large group, capers adding a hint of flavour that blends
for a date or with a group of three or four, it smoothly in with the other components of
is not too much of an issue. Crêpes are also the crêpe. Arguably one of the best crêpes,
quick to prepare, so even if the restaurant is the Sicilian is made with “Italian meats with
a little crowded, the orders will be turned provolone cheese, roasted peppers, tomato,
out quickly and one will not have to spend red onion, and black olive” ($8.54) and
more than half an hour in such cramped offers a rich, flavour-packed meal.
conditions.
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The top-secret recipe to making
delicious cake pops at home
By Riannon Laarz
with parchment paper; set aside.
Cake pops are becoming
Trim about ½ inch from the pemore and more popular at events
rimeter of the cake. Working in
like a birthdays, weddings, and
batches, crumble cake into bowl
even stores like Starbucks. Most
of a food processor; process until
people would be surprised to see
fine crumbs form. Transfer to a
one shaped like a cupcake, a bunlarge bowl and add frosting. Blend
ny, or even a Despicable Me minthem together using the back of
ion though.
a spoon until well combined. It
The cake pop increased
should take about 5 to 10 minutes
in popularity between 2009 and
to mix cake and frosting all to2011 after the book Cake Pops by
gether. After mixing the frosting
Bakerella appeared on the New
and cake together, roll the mixture
York Times bestseller list. The
into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2 inch balls.
concept of a ball of sweet cake is
After rolling the balls,
actually not new though. Doughtransfer them to the prepared baknut holes are small spheres that
ing sheet. Transfer to refrigerator
are made from the dough taken
for the cake balls to chill.
from the centre of ring doughnuts,
After about 2 hours in
the refrigerator, or 10 minutes in
or made to look as if they are.
Doughnut holes, like
the freezer, take the cake balls
doughnuts, have been around Ingredients:
out. Shape balls into cupcakes by
since 1902. Doughnut holes can
first rolling balls into logs. Fit logs
be glazed coated with sweet top- Chocolate cake mix for cake pops into a 1 1/4-by-3/4-inch flowerpings like chocolate glaze or cin- 2 cups cream cheese buttercream shaped cookie cutter. Push cake
namon, or sugar crumbs. These frosting
mixture into the cutter halfway
have essentially remained in the 1 package chocolate coating bark
so that some of the cake mixture
“breakfast pastry” realm of des- 1 package white coating bark or extends beyond the top of the cutserts; the acceptable quality of the pink candy melts
ter. Shape extended cake mixture
presentation has never really pro- Sprinkles, for garnish
into a rounded, cupcake-shaped
Candy-coated chocolates, such as top. Push cake from cutter to regressed over time.
Like doughnut holes, the M&M’s
move. Transfer to a parchment
purpose of cake balls was to use 1 package of lollipop sticks
paper-lined baking sheet. Transthe left-over cake. The leftover
fer to freezer until chilled, 5 to 10
and potentially stale cake would
minutes.
While the cupcakes are
crumble and be rolled into balls Directions:
Bake cake as directed chilling, melt chocolate in a douwith icing or some binding ingredient, which makes it denser on package. Line a baking sheet ble boiler. Line another baking
sheet with parchment paper
and set aside. Remove cupcakes from freezer and dip
the bottom of each cupcake
into the chocolate; transfer
them bottom-side up, to
prepared baking sheet. To
make lollipops, insert a lollipop stick into the bottom
of each cupcake. Let the
chocolate set for 15 to 20
minutes. Melt white chocolate or pink candy melts in
double boiler. Set over, but
not touching simmering water.
Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the chocolate and
place right-side up on prepared baking sheet or lollipop sticks in a styrofoam
square. Place candy-coated
chocolate in the centre of
each and top with sprinkles.
Let the finished cupcakes
set completely then enjoy
Photo by Larry Laarz
the cupcake-shaped cake
These two choclate caramel cake pops from Starbucks looking extra indulgent pop.
and typically sweeter than normal
cake. The ball is then coated with
chocolate, or another sweet exterior, then ta-da, there is a cake ball.
Cake pops are just like
cake balls, but with a stick. Cake
pops have been popping up all
over, from online stores like Amazon, to bakeries, coffee shops, and
home kitchens.
Cake pops have become
today’s go-to dessert. Whether
one wants an afternoon treat, a
birthday treat, or even something
to share for one’s school’s next
bake sale or fundraiser, their versatility makes them perfect for
any occasion.
Cupcake-shaped
cake
pops
with mouth-watering caramel drizzle and sprinkles of sugar cubes on top
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Top five destinations
to visit this summer
By Abdelrahman Assad
Summer is rapidly approaching and as the temperatures
rise, the number of vacation deals
do too. Here is a list of the top vacation destinations for summer 2014.
1. Brazil
a good time. Discover the natural
gem of the nation that is Central
Park, walk around and take in the
all of the beauty that New York has
to offer. With some of most extravagant and world-renowned clothing stores, New York is the perfect
destination for the entire family to
Photo by Riannon Laarz
Dailyn Mcalla, Megan Winter, and Tyler Tootle, Grade 10, get phyched for
the summer months by practising their favourite summertime activities
Brazil is hosting the 2014 Fifa Soccer World Cup, and there maybe no
better way to celebrate the summer
than going and cheering on one’s
favorite team in this truly global
event. Be prepared to enjoy a wonderful time in a country with natural beauty, outstanding beaches,
rain forests, and many fantastic
attractions for the whole family
to take pleasure in. There is something for everyone in Brazil. One
can visit the breathtaking Christ
the Redeemer statue which towers
over Rio de Janeiro and lounges on
top of the Corcovado Mountain. If
one enjoys being more active, get
ready to soak up the sun at Copacabana beach, one of the most popular beaches in Brazil.
2. Maui, Hawaii
One might be sick and tired of bundling up in front of the fireplace. If
so, then ditch the coats and head
over to the perfect island destination of Maui, Hawaii. Maui is lined
up with many gorgeous exotic
beaches and water activities that
the whole family can enjoy. Maui
is well known for their jaw dropping volcanoes that attract thousands of tourists every year. With
some of the greatest hotels and resorts in the world, one can be sure
to have a very fun and relaxing vacation.
3. New York City, U.S.A
New York is not called the city
that never sleeps for no reason;
there is always something to do
in New York. Whether it is visiting the iconic Statue of Liberty,
or strolling through Times Square,
everybody is guaranteed to have
enjoy.
4. Monte Carlo, Monaco
If one wants to travel in luxury,
then Monte Carlo is the place to
be. Monte Carlo is located on the
French Riviera in Western Europe;
it is the prime location for wealthy
tourists from around the world. For
such a small place, Monte Carlo
has an extremely dynamic nightlife. For those who love high-end
shopping, Monte Carlo also has
some of the most expensive and
exclusive clothing stores in the
world with brand names such as
Dior, Chanel, and Valentino. Finally a trip to Monte Carlo would
not be complete without visiting
the beautiful sandy beaches like
Larvotto, Monte Carlo’s largest
public beach.
5. Tokyo, Japan
Japan, otherwise known as the
Land of the Rising Sun, is unique
with both its modern and ancient
architecture making it one of the
most popular tourist destinations
in the world. An estimated 100 000
festivals take place in Japan each
year including the Matsuri Carnival Festival, which is noted as Japan’s largest festival. The chances
of missing one of these festivals
are very low. One cannot say one
has visited Japan without trying
some of their famous Tofu Sushi
at the Sushi Mizutani restaurant,
arguably the best sushi restaurant
in Tokyo. Experience breathtaking landscapes, like the countless
Tokyo gardens, and the remarkable
culture that has progressed into a
wonderful civilization.
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Brighten up one’s room for
the coming spring season
By Cleo Williams
Even though snow may still be on
the ground outside, the indoors is always a
perfect place to warm up. The resemblance
to winter may make students want to curl
up and drink hot cocoa; but the real way to
speed into spring is by using bright home décor.
The old Christmas decorations
that are still lying around the house will reenforce the cold feeling. Scarlett students
should ignore the icicles, take down the
Christmas lights, and haul in the spring.
A great way to make any room feel
warmer is by filling it with bright colours.
Although many individuals are not willing
to do a complete room makeover every time
the seasons change, the smallest item can
make the largest difference. Colours like
orange, red, and pink are all warm tones
on the colour wheel and are bound to add
a little spring to all rooms. The best way to
Other than using bright colours and
fresh flowers, natural light is a fantastic way
to make things feel like spring. Although it
seems blindingly obvious, many people do
not open their windows on a regular basis,
but even a small ray of sunshine can completely brighten a room.
If one is not a fan of having the
windows open, then bright ceiling lights
and lamps can achieve the same appearance.
Light bulbs that give off white light look the
most natural. Using yellow lights can actually make a room look dreary.
The look and feel of a room is
very important, but scent is a major factor
too. Winter leaves a room smelling like cinnamon, hot chocolate, and vanilla but those
delicious smells do not translate well into
spring. Using an air freshener with chemicals, although it gets rid of smells instantly,
is not good to breathe in.
As an alternative use organic can-
Photo by Cleo Williams
Bright flowers add a well-needed pop of colour to any room, and are the epitome of springtime
put these colours to use is by getting bright
flowers. Flowers have always been known as
a symbol of spring and summer, so planting
them around the home will give off a warm,
garden vibe.
Flowers take plenty of time to care
for, with watering and making sure they get
enough sunlight. For those who do not want
to make the commitment to take care of living flowers, fake ones are always available
for purchase. The plastic flowers that graze
the isles of grocery stores near Valentine’s
Day are not expensive, but do not look anything like real flowers.
Michael’s craft store offers a wide
range of artificial flowers that look practically real, but they have a slightly larger price
tag. When it comes to room decorating it is
always quality over quantity.
dles, like the ones sold at Yummi Candles
(a Canadian company). They give off a light
scent without diffusing harsh chemicals
through the air. They come in a spectrum of
colours, shapes, and sizes, so every candle
can match a specific room theme. Scents that
will create a spring atmosphere are fruity
and floral. A fresh scent is sure to make it
feel like spring.
The ideal spring weather has not
yet arrived in Calgary. As a result, students
must mimic the warm season by brightening
up the indoors. With the aid of bright flowers, natural light, and refreshing candles the
spring will not seem so distant.
It is amazing what difference interior design can make. With the use of the
previously mentioned tips, a spring atmosphere can easily be achieved.
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April 2014
Debate:Scarlett Edition
By Jessica Morris
and Emily Conacher
skill.”
The Debate Team also provides
The Scarlett Debate Team mem- new experiences to its members. Nouribers are Brad Hauck and William MacDon- mand says, “I took debate to try something
ald, Grade 10; Arash Nourimand and Tiana new as an extracurricular activity. I really
Masic, Grade 11; and Sergio Montanez and like it because it is really interesting to learn
Jeremy Foxcroft, Grade 12. Principal Syl- about other people’s views on things and
vie Monfette was hugely supportive of the also learn from each other.”
Debate Team this year and is the Team’s An important fact people should
coach. Montanez and Foxcroft started the know about debate is that it is a different
club in their first year at Scarlett after a experience than many people believe it will
heated social AP debate on the film Blood be. In popular society and the media, there
Diamond in Grade 10.
is often an awkward, incorrect stigma as
Their success over the years has sociated with debate that makes it appear
been amazing, including many top finishes, almost as if debate was a nerdy thing to do.
a gold place finish for best team in Novem- That is not nearly the case. Montanez himber’s debate along with a sizeable trophy, self has met “wonderful people in debate
and a gold for best speaker won by Mon- from other schools, including some pretty
tanez. In addition, both Foxcroft and Mon- beautiful women. Apart from meeting the
tanez were the only two competitors on the political leaders of tomorrow, and the fuScarlett team who debated in the open divi- ture lawyers and lawmakers at these tournaments, one
sion.
“I took debate to try
The first year Scarlett decan
also
baters, Hauck and MacDonald, won
grow as a
something new as an
bronze as a beginner team and Hauck extracurricular activity. person.”
won bronze as a beginner speaker at I really like it because it Debate
the November debate. At regionals,
is really interesting to can lead to
they placed fourth. Masic and Nouri- learn about other people’s many interconmand represented Scarlett excepviews on things and also esting
versations
tionally well and Nourimand placed
eighth for speaking at the Calgary De- learn from each other.” that are not
bate Championships.
only enjoy
Debate is an amazing opportunity able but are informative and eye-opening.
to learn new skills such as public speaking, Debate helps one communicate their ideas
articulation, logical reasoning, and the abil- better, which helps not only academically,
ity to think quick on one’s feet. All these but also socially. One can become a better
are skills that are valuable when trying to speaker, improviser and writer just by domanoeuvre out of trouble or win a difficult ing debate.
Anyone
looking
to
reap
argument. Montanez says, “I have gotten out of being grounded by debating with these benefits should definitely look
my parents using skills I have learned in into joining Scarlett’s Debate Team.
the club. To be honest, it is a very essential
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30 Hour Famine again The differences between Canada
raises awareness and Spain are not as one may think
By
James Ewart
regards to the sponsors, Pye stat
In many countries today, ed “It’s put on by World Vision,
there are people who are starving they send the money where they
because they cannot afford to get see fit.” Mrs. Finkbeiner had an
food or there is no way they can important statement for future
get food. Not many people, who participants “It’s a very imporare lucky to have plenty, under- tant cause in our world to try and
stand the full effect hunger has on end hunger and it gives them a
those who live on very little. This little experience in what hunger
is why
s t u dents at
Scarlett
participate in
the 30
H o u r
Famine,
a yearly
event
where
participants
go 30
Photo by James Ewart
h o u r s Scarlett students celebrate at the end of the 30 Hour Famine
w i t h out food to raise money that is means. World Vision Internasent to World Vision and distrib- tional is a non-profit organizauted throughout the globe. The FEVER tion founded in 1950 that serves
interviewed Enmanuels Posada, 97 countries, and has raised over
Cassandra Betts and Natasha US$2.79 billion for its missions.
Pye, Grade 11 students who par- These said missions include sendticipated in this event, and Mrs. ing medical relief, transporting
Finkbeiner, the event organiser food, and developing community
and supervisor. “I wanted to do- in countries that cannot provide
nate something to the cause,” for themselves.
Hunger affects people
stated Posada in regards to why he joined “I feel good; I feel like from all around the world;1.5 milI’ve accomplished something. It lion children die every year, 800
was a huge success because of the million people suffer, 936 milawareness we’ve raised.”When lion don’t have enough to eat and
asked about the difficulty of the 98% of people who live in develfasting, Betts said “My friends oping countries are part of those
Photo by James Ewart
Janice Finkbeiner, Sajal Gokani, and Carmen Soltys joyously share the success
after the long 30 hour fast and look forward to helping feed the hungry
kept offering me cookies or
Smarties and I had to say no.” The students
were able to drink water or juice
to help cope with the fasting. In
936 million. The 30 Hour Famine
raised awareness and money for
world hunger and students hope
that those who live in starvation
will be fed.
is also spoken in Spain, though not
very much and generally in holiday
areas. As for Canada, Spanish is
spoken here, too, though very little.
The customs in Canada
are really quite different from that
of Spain’s when they are compared. Spain has a very European
culture based on a variety of historical influences, such as Ancient
Rome; whereas, Canada’s culture,
though influenced by Europe in
some aspects, is mostly based on
its indigenous cultures, as well as
the cultures of its immigrant population. Spain, too, has an immigrant
population, though not as diverse
as Canada´s. Its immigrants come
from areas like Latin America,
gions. The one similarity between
the countries’ architectures are that
parts of Canada’s architecture are
When Lancers think of
based on European designs, and
Canada, they probably think of cold
are built similarly to buildings in
temperatures and snow, hockey,
Europe. Examples of Spanish inmaple syrup, and the typical “eh”
fluence are Art Deco structures
at the end of every sentence.
such as Vancouver City Hall.
When Lancers think of Spain, they
The climates of Canada and Spain
probably think of rich Spanish
are really not that much different
foods, the well-known “hola,” and
from each other; however, Canada
Spain as Mexico, when in reality
experiences harsher winters, and
it is extremely different from
Spain has hotter summers. During
Mexico in all aspects, including
the winter, Spain does get snow,
the Spanish language. When one
though mostly in the central and
compares Canada and Spain, they
northern regions and its spring aralmost seem like opposites, but if
rives around the middle of March
one takes a closer look, one will
or beginning of April, whereas in
see that these countries are not as
Canada, our spring weather usually
comes later, around April or May.
As for history, Canada
and Spain have very different
histories. For Spain, their history
reaches back to around 206 B.C.
when Hispania (Spain) became a
part of the Roman Empire and was
ruled by Rome for 500 years. As
for Canada, its history in the early
times began with the native Aboriginal peoples, before European
discovery occurred in the late
1400s, when European explorers
arrived and began to settle here.
Last, but certainly not
least, are the differences between
Canadian and Spanish cuisines.
Both countries have their own
traditional meals and beverages
that they are famous for; however,
these traditional plates differ greatly. In Canada, our traditional cuisine greatly comes from our Aboriginal, British, and French roots.
Photo by Natalie Ward
It is quite difficult to define the
Elena Ballesteros and Natalie Ward in Segovia outside a historic building
style of Canadian cuisine, but our
different as originally thought.
parts
of
Africa,
and
other
parts
of
maple
syrup is probably one defi
One easy, straightforward difference between Canada Europe closer to Spain. In Spain, nite traditional condiment in Canaand Spain is the fact that Canada cooking homemade and tradition- da. Spain is famous for many tradiis located in North America, while al meals is very important and a tional meals; for example, Spanish
Spain is in Europe, an entirely large part of their culture and many tortilla and paella (a rice dish from
different continent. These two people spend plenty of time in Valencia, Spain), as well as ham,
countries are not across the world the kitchen preparing extravagant are common, delicious Spanish
from each other, but they do have plates for lunch and dinner. In Can- meals. Spain’s cuisine has been
the North Atlantic Ocean between ada, though cooking at home is im- directly influenced by people who
them, and this ocean is very large. portant, it is not valued in the same have conquered the country since
Probably two of the ways as it is in Spain and does not the beginning of Spanish history.
For Lancers to really exmost obvious differences between play as big of a role in our culture. perience
and understand the simiThe
biggest
difference
in
culture
Canada and Spain are the official
languages and the culture. Not between Canada and Spain is the larities and differences between
only are they dissimilar, but both architecture. Spain’s architecture Canada and Spain, or between
language and culture in these two is very European, incredibly influ- any countries for that matter, they
countries come from different enced by its history. There are many would need to travel to and become
backgrounds (Canada mainly from buildings that are historic, and have accustomed to these countries. By
England and Spain mostly from been built many hundreds, or even doing this, people become aware of
the Romans). In Canada, the two thousands, of years ago. Canada´s their own culture, yet at the same
official languages are English and architecture, however, is very dif- time, of a completely separate one
French, while in Spain, the offi- ferent and modern, and is mostly and they learn extremely valucial language is Spanish; however, influenced by its climate, geogra- able knowledge about the world
there is one similarity here. English phy, and the styles of Western re- outside of their home country.
By Natalie Ward
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Scarlett FEVER
April 2014
Scarlett for Global Aid luncheon is a great success
Scarlett for Global Aid has time
Mark Helprin’s Winter’s Tale is an with colour; and Athansor: an apparently anextraordinary read full of magic, beauty, and gelic white horse who possesses the ability
the complexity inherent in the human soul. to leap several city blocks at a time and has
Touching on subjects from love, to God extraordinary endurance and spirit.
Through this exceptionally diverse
and justice, to the power of dreams, and the search for the perfect city, this novel is full and unique cast of characters, the reader
of breathtaking descriptions and is a delicate experiences New York in a way that is so
balance between tones of subtle sorrows, magical and beautiful that they are prompted
to wonder if magic does not, in some sense,
harrowing hopes, and persevering passion.
The story begins and ends with Pe- exist.
Winding through time, Helprin creter Lake: orphan, master mechanic, and skill- ful thief. One night, Peter attempts to rob a ates a world like no other, which individuals
fortress-like mansion in New York’s upper looking for a long and elegantly descriptive
west side. There he meets Beverly Penn, read are highly encouraged to enter. The way
daughter of New York Sun publisher Isaac Helprin manipulates and plays with words
Penn. Beverly knows her days are numbered makes language seem like a river flowing
due to an illness she was born with, and as through one’s mind, as if the constant stream
her father and siblings are on vacation, she of expressive passages were the readers’
is left home alone and dying. The encoun- own eyes, silently watching the city of New
ter of these two unlikely characters begins a York develop and shift as the fantastical stolove affair between a middle-aged Irish bur- ryline unfolds.
Though stunningly written, Winglar and a fatally ill heiress which is set in the context of the twentieth century in New ter’s Tale is not plot driven and requires
a reader who is willing to accept the everYork City.
While on the one hand, Winter’s shifting New York City as the main focal
Tale is about Peter and Beverly, and Peter’s point of the novel. One also must be imagisearch to stop time in order to spend eternity native in order to believe the mystical events
with his love, the real story is the story of that take place throughout the pages of this
New York City itself. Helprin shows readers fluidly-written novel.
Beyond the world of everyday exa magical view of New York City that is at times so extraordinarily real the reader be- periences, this novel stretches with ease and
lieves they are truly there and, at other times, fluidity to bring the reader to a world unlike
so magical the reader only wishes the story any ever before created. It is a journey that
could be true. Winter’s Tale spans the entire one will remember long after Winter’s Tale
twentieth century and the reader receives is back on the shelf, and the memories of
glimpses of everything from horse-drawn Beverly and Peter Lake become ones that are
carriages on cobbled streets to lunatics rub- nearly interchangeable with reality. A story
bing elbows with heiresses on Fifth Avenue. that will touch one’s life and soul, Winter’s
The protagonists of Winter’s Tale Tale is a read that individuals will absolutely
all meet, lose contact with one another, and value.
meet again as destinies cross, lose their way
and double back in time to cross again. As
Helprin’s plotline is not linear by jumping
between times and locations, it can be difficult, at moments, to follow.
Each character has a very distinct
personality and an extraordinarily intricate
backstory, which allows the reader to understand all the subtleties of the way the
characters act and react given certain circumstances. Written in third person, the
story follows at different points, Peter Lake:
a foundling taken in by the mysterious Baymen and released into the ever-shifting city
of New York at the age of twelve; Beverly
Penn: a beautiful but fatally ill heiress who
lives on the rooftop of her father’s mansion
and speaks to the stars; Pearly Soames:
leader of the Short Tails gang and obsessed Winter’s Tale eagerly awaits to inspire its readers
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and time again astonished the school with
its incredible enthusiasm and innovation.
The club’s goal is to help make the world
a better place, and they always find ways to
do that.
Over the years, the club has organized events ranging from balloon popping
Global Aid club along with its teacher,
Morgan McGregor, organized a luncheon
on March 19, and it was a huge success.
Lauren Engelking, Grade 12, commented
on the event saying, “It was successful, as
we raised a measurable amount of money.”
Members of the club brought in a large variety of dishes, all homemade. They provided appetizers, entrees, desserts, and even
refreshments, all for the low price of $5 a
Students and staff lined up to buy delicious food and support Scarlett for Global Aid’s cause
to a surprise flash mob in the cafeteria. This
year they have organized some successful
events, such as the balloon popping event,
and their March luncheon continues their
great successes.
The purpose of the luncheon was
to raise money for Spread the Net, a campaign against malaria. Taylor MaCraery,
Grade 11, said of their decision to support
Spread the Net, “We wanted a global initiative and Spread the Net intrigued us as a
group. We think the organization is making
an amazing difference and we wanted to be
part of it.”
The campaign is organized by
Plan Canada and its purpose is to provide
people with bed nets that will protect them
from the mosquitos responsible for the
spread of the disease. The nets cost ten dollars each, and can protect a person for three
years.
Plan Canada has managed to raise
enough money to provide roughly 563,000
bed nets to families in Africa, protecting
around 2.5 million children. This has been
achieved through the help of individual donors and clubs, like Scarlett’s Global Aid.
Thanks to the help of teachers and students
across Canada, Plan Canada has raised over
$170,000 for nets with their Student Challenge.
The students of the Scarlett for
plate. Students and staff lined up to receive
their food, filling up the cafeteria foyer. The
club managed to feed every one of them,
with barely any food to spare.
The club is happy with the success of the event and the massive turnout.
Engelking said, “It was fairly large. We ran
out of food so that was a good sign.” The
school really showed its support, and Lancers showed they too wanted to help make a
difference in the world.
Though there may not be a long
time left in the school year, Scarlett for
Global Aid is not done yet. MaCreary said,
“We’re planning to do The Vow of Silence
on April 17 and then in June, we’ll have the
Scarlett Stampede.” The Vow of Silence is
an event organized by Free the Children. It
is twenty-four hours of silence and works
to bring attention to the millions of girls
around the world who face poverty, exploitation, and denial of their right to education.
The Scarlett Stampede is a Stampede breakfast held at school in the morning. They are already planning these next
events, hoping to squeeze in more successes before students forget about the world
and focus on studying for exams.
The school is looking forward to
seeing the club’s next events, and showing
its support.
April 2014
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There are many differ- that they are there for a reason.
ent versions of an urban legend, Besides the fact that the
which surprisingly has no known people near him would be upset
origin, about a date that goes hor- and sad, his girlfriend would be
ribly wrong. This particular ver- completely scarred for life.
sion takes readers to Paris in the Making the girlfriend the
1960s.
one who killed him by trying to
It starts off with two drive away, he makes his suicide
college students, a girl and her so much more difficult to cope
boyfriend, making out in his car. with. She would never forget the
To gain privacy they parked near moments leading up to his death
the Forest of Rambouillet. When or the moment she realized that
they stopped, the boy gets out to she was the one who killed him.
get some “fresh air” and smoke a Every time a door squeaks, every
cigarette. The girl, being wiser by time a chair scrapes the ground,
not smoking, waits for him in the or every time shoes squeak down
car.
the hall she would be transported
After waiting an excruci- back to that horrific moment. That
atingly-long five minutes, the girl sound would haunt her for the rest
gets out of the car to look
of her life.
for her boyfriend. Sud- “...the girl gets out T h e
denly, she sees a man in of the car to look boyfriend’s
the shadows. Frightened, for her boyfriend. life seemed
she gets back into the car Suddenly, she sees pretty good.
to drive away. As she gets a man in the shad- Just a few
seconds
back in the car, she hears a
ows.”
very faint squeak, followed
before
his
by more squeaks. This continues death he was making out with
for a few seconds, utterly creep- his girlfriend, the whole time
ing the girl out. She decides that knowing that he was going to kill
she has no choice but to leave her himself after. It clearly was not a
boyfriend and drive away.
split-second decision because he
She hits the gas as hard had the rope, so one wonders why
as possible, but can not go any- he did it.
where; someone has tied a rope He had to have realised
from the bumper of the car to a the consequences he would face,
nearby tree. Finally, the girl floors but did he stop to consider the
it again and hears a loud scream. consequences his girlfriend would
Suddenly becoming brave, she have to face? If so, what does that
gets out of the car and realizes tell readers? Was it an act of love?
that her boyfriend is hanging An act of revenge? Or simply just
from the tree. It turns out that the an act of unawareness?
To avoid being the girlsqueaky noises were made by his shoes, scraping across the top of friend in supporting stories like
this one, one might want to pick
the car.
This urban legend has one’s boyfriends more carefully. Many times people
cleverly been named “The Suicid- al Boyfriend” and in other varia- would ask someone out to get to
tions “The Boyfriend’s Death.” know him or her but maybe one
Even though there are many dif- should do it the other way around:
ferent interpretations the general get to know the guy before bewarning stays the same, not to coming boyfriend/girlfriend. Get
stray too far from the safety of to know the guy before getting
into his car.
home.
One could probably also Get to know the guy
add in the warnings not to go near before making out, in or around
creepy forests and to pick one’s creepy forests. By heeding the
boyfriends carefully. Even though warning of this legend, one will
these warnings may seem generic have more of an idea what one
to teenagers, this legend proves might be getting oneself into.
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Desserts — the perfect melt, take the spatula and stir the cheese. This dessert serves two,
ending to a dinner, and possibly melted chocolate so that it begins but it is so delicious, one may want
the best part of a dinner. most love to mix with the chunks. Continue to make a couple more.
a good dessert, but not everyone to do this until all of the choco- Begin by laying the chocenjoys making them. Creating a late has melted and the chocolate olate chip cookie with the flat part
dessert can be time consuming, but is smooth. Once all the chocolate facing down. Next, spread half a
there are sneaky ways to shorten has melted, turn the stove off. Take teaspoon of the light strawberry
the cooking time, so one can enjoy one third of a cup of nuts, and put cream cheese evenly across the
more time savouring the dessert, it into a plastic bag. Then, take the cookie. Once the cream cheese has
and less time actually making it.
rolling pin and roll over the nuts. been evenly spread, top it with half
If one is craving a sun- Once the nuts have been crushed, a strawberry, and drizzle with the
dae, one could simply go out and set aside. Scoop a generous amount chocolate sauce. This recipe only
buy one, but why not create one? of ice cream into a small bowl and, takes five minutes to make, and
In this first recipe, one can create a taking the pot of chocolate, use is only ninety calories! Now the
personalized ice cream sundae. Ice the spatula to drizzle the chocolate only thing left to do is to eat. This
cream sundaes are delicious after onto the ice cream. Then sprinkle dessert is great as all of the ingredinner and on a warm afternoon. the nuts onto the ice cream, and top dients come together to balance
By creating one’s own ice cream with whipped cream. each other out; the acidity from
sundae, it will be much cheaper in With only a few ingredients, one the strawberry pairs nicely with the
price. Not only will the cost of the can create a delicious ice cream sweetness from the chewy cookie
sundae be cheaper, but one can add sundae. Keep in mind that the and chocolate sauce.
Almost everyone has a
whatever ingredients one prefers. recipe can be changed according to sweet tooth, and so most enjoy
One will only need three, maybe preference and servings.
four ingredients to quickly
create this delicious desserts
including vanilla ice cream,
chopped chocolate, whipped
cream, and nuts, if one is not
allergic to them. The materials needed to create the dessert are a medium-sized pot,
a small-sized pot, a spatula, a
measuring cup, a plastic bag
for the nuts and a rolling pin.
Make sure that the smaller
pot can fit on top or halfway
in the mediumsized pot.
First, start off by
turning the stove on to the
highest setting available.
Then fill the mediumsized
pot with 3 to 4 cups of water, and place the mediumsized pot on top of the stove.
While waiting for the water
to boil, measure half a cup
of the chopped chocolate, A healthier yet still tasty substitute for the chocolate sauce is Nutella by Ferraro
and place it in the small pot.
If one finds the previous snacking on something sweet once
(Do not use chocolate chips as the chocolate tends to stick to the pot dessert a bit challenging and time- in a while. Some enjoy taking their
rather than melting smoothly). consuming, this following recipe time to create desserts, while othPlace the small pot directly on top will have the dessert on the table in ers prefer to make them quickly.
of the medium pot. When the wa- no time. One will need two chewy However, all enjoy savouring
ter begins to boil, the chocolate cookies, one large strawberry cut them. These desserts are easy to
should start melting. When the in half, chocolate syrup, and one make, and can be enjoyed by evchocolate on the bottom begins to teaspoon of light strawberry cream eryone.
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The sun has finally started to peek
out from behind the clouds, and with it
comes refreshing spring fashions. Spring
is in full effect in the fashion world. With
trends coming straight off the runways from
Paris, Los Angeles, and Russia it seems hard
to go wrong choosing an outfit. Spring is the
perfect time to experiment with style seeing as the weather allows Scarlett students
to gear up in shorts, skirts, and dresses.
Without the nightly snowstorm, spring also
gives the fashion-forward crowd a chance to
test out new shoe, and bold colour palettes.
Though the occasional rainstorm may force
a girl back into her jeans and jacket, spring
colors are sure to lighten the mood.
Warm weather gives students the
challenge of making less, more. A long
sleeve tee and a maxi skirt? Way too warm, a
crop top and low waisted jeans exposes a bit
too much skin for the hallways. The way to
find balance is to cheat a little. Sheer detailing has taken runways by storm appearing
in shows such as Nanette Lepore, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jason Wu, and Jill Stuart.The trend
gives a “barely there” look but also covers
up where it is needed.
The best part about this trend is
that it can be incorporated into any personal
style. Pale pink layered chiffon skirts for the
girly-girls and dark tees with sheer panels
for the edgier trendsetter— using gauzy fabric has made statements in all areas of the
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take some time sories, one should be sure to keep the accesto find the perfect sories basic. Keep in mind that the colour
piece. Using on- palette is on the cooler side, which means
line stores to fig- that silver accessories will look best with the
ure out where the outfit. Some accessories that can be paired
trend is available with the outfit are dainty silver rings, and
is also handy if silver stud earrings. This ensemble can be
one is looking for worn on a night out with friends, or even to
a specific piece. dinner.
Having a unique If the previous outfit idea was still a
vibe is part of the bit too fancy, the next outfit idea will be perfun in the fashion fect for the laid-back Scarlett student. Start
world.
off with a pair of dark blue jeans. Then, in
Though spring order to keep the outfit looking casual but
calls for colour- still composed, tuck the white button up into
fashion world. Since this style can be found
ful, bold palettes, the jeans. Wear the jeans cropped, just above
in so many variations, there are many ways one can still dress in a classic white but- the ankles, and finish the outfit off with
to wear it. A thin, completely sheer blouse ton- up. White seems like a
light-coloured
that is one colour and can be paired with any- not-so-bold colour, but with
TOMS. If one
thing from patterned jeans to wideleg pants; all the colourful designs out
does not have
whereas
there, white is sure to
TOMS,
any
shorter,
stand out. A white buttonlight-coloured
high-waistup will always be a white
slip-on
shoe
ed
skirts
button-up, but there are
will do. Since
with sheer
different cuts that can suit
this outfit idea
edges
in
everyone’s style. For exis more laiddark or light
ample, Nina Ricci opted
back,
accescolours
for the traditional, classic
sories should
would look
style, albeit loose-fitting,
also be kept to
fashionwhereas Alexander Wang
a
minimum.
with
able
chose
pyjama-inspired
Small accessoplain white
menswear.
ries like a thin
cropped
A white button up
necklace will
tees.
The
may seem a bit too fancy
compliment
only downto wear on a daily basis,
the outfit perfall is that
but there are ways the
fectly.
with such
Scarlett student can in
A l l
a
popular
Scarlett
stucorporate it into a casual
trend, stuensemble. For the edgier, Libby Kizer, Grade 10, sporting a white top dents
have
dents could
fancier Scarlett student,
their own style,
be caught
pairing a white button-up with a motor- and there will always be different trends to
in the same
cycle-styled skirt is recommended. Since compliment it. Since it is now spring, transiPhoto by Cleo Williams the button up is being paired with a skirt,
pieces.
tioning from winter clothing to spring clothWhen shop- Tulsa Williams, Grade 12, in a fash- it is already a somewhat fancy, so white ing can be quite a challenge, since it is cold
ping for a ionable chiffon dress and crochet top low-top converses would really keep the the majority of the time here in Canada. Not
certain style
outfit from being overly dressy. To keep to worry, though, as there are always new
of clothing, do not purchase the first thing an outfit a bit more casual, it should be worn trends to help spark the creative ideas of evon the rack. It is best to shop around and as is, but if really one wants to wear acces- ery Scarlett student.
Super easy do-it-yourself kimono
By Cleo Williams
The transition between seasons
can be a difficult time of year. The mildly
chilly weather presents the everlasting issue
of wearing a jacket or not, which can easily be fixed with this do-it-yourself kimono.
Kimonos have become extremely popular
and are being worn by respected street-style
bloggers such as Natalie Saurez of Natalieofduty.com and her sister Dylana Saurez
of colourmenana.com.
The kimono is an easy and bohemian way to warm up any outfit. Kimonos
have been selling for over $200 on popular Internet sites such as free people, and
pacsun, but they are unbelievably simple
to make. Keep reading to figure out how to
create a personalized kimono.
1. Purchase the fabric. The print could be
anything from floral to paisley and can be
purchased at a fabric store; as an alternative,
a large scarf can be used. When purchasing
the fabric, make sure that when it is folded
in half length-wise it reaches ones hips. It
should also be fairly wide and has to reach
about 4-5” past one’s shoulders.
2. Fold the fabric in half, length-wise, and
measure 40 cm down on each open side (not
the bottom) and then mark it with a pin. Sew
from the pin to the bottom of the fabric (either manually or on a sewing machine) and
make sure the 40 cm hole that was marked
is still there; this is going to be an armhole. 3. Once the armhole has been made on both
sides, find the exact middle of the fabric
and cut in a straight line from bottom to top.
Make sure this is done on only the top layer
of the fabric.
4. Fold over the raw edges of what was just
cut (towards the inside) and sew it in place.
(Optional) The basic kimono is now
finished, but feel
free to add details.
In only four steps
a cute kimono
has been created. D.I.Ys are a
simple way to obtain the exact look
one is looking for.
There are tutorials
all over the Internet guiding crafty
girls and guys. Try
looking at Pinterest for ideas. The
possibilities
are
endless.
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Paige
Bernstein
KHARFAN
GRADE 12
JUSTIN AUCOIN GRADE 10
LORR
Interests: acting, dancing, volleyball.
Passions: music, expression through music
by listening and understanding.
Describes himself as: funny, disturbing,
and mischevious.
Favourite Band: Arcade Fire
Artist: Justin Timberlake
Movies: Harry Potter Series
T.V Show: The Mentalist
Perfect date: a picnic by the river with
candles and music.
Interests: vegetarian, yoga-addict, metal-head,
Passions: staying healthy, wants to become a
dietician.
Favourite Bands: The Ghost Inside and /n
Flames, but it changes frequently.
T. V Shows: The Nanny, The O.C, Dexter
Described herself as: active, healthy, quiet,
independent and creative.
Favourite sport: wrestling
Background: Arab and Lebanese
Speaks: Arabic, English, and French
Perfect date: Concert or a yoga class together .
Justin is looking for someone
funny, open, easy to talk to
and outgoing.
SPATE GRADE 12
MICHAEL OLMSTEAD GRADE 11
KIRSTEN
Interests: volleyball, fiitness, friends
Passions: Automotive Technology
Mechanics.
Favourite Music Genre: Rap and hip-hop
Artists: Wide G and The Game
Movie: 2 7 Jump Street
T. V Show: Sherlock Holmes (European
version) and Top Gear.
Long term: Michael wants to live
somewhwere warm and buy a large house.
Interests: softball, ringette, friends,
alternative rock.
Passions: enjoying life, digital filmmaking,
baking and Tumblr
Favourite Bands: Awolnation, Mother Mother
Movies: Ten Inch Hero, Airplane
Described herself as: creative, passionate,
punalicious, enthusiastic, independent
Perfect date: Eating downtown and
hanging out in dark places.
"I look fabulous everyday!"
JAMMIN
Works at a summer camp and
enjoys working with kids.
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GRADE 12
Interests: gym, lmprov (school program),
friends.
Passions: getting fit, would like to become
a Police Commissioner and get into MRU
Criminology as a detective.
Favourite music genre: Classic rock
Band: Rolling Stones, Queen
T. V Show: Supernatural
Currently works out at the Trico Centre
Described himself as: very traditional,
sarcastic, athletic and spontaneous.
Perfect date: diner and a movie (girls pick)
Sport: Hockey
RACHEL
LEE GRADE 12
Interests: Art, enjoys watching movies and
running.
Passions: wants to become an elementary
school teacher. Loves to help children and
play with kids.
Favourite Music Genre: Alternative Rock
Band: Alt-J, Arctic Monkeys
Movies: Pretty In Pink, Breakfast At Tiffany's
T.V Show: Modern Family
Described herself as: creative, active and sweet
Perfect Date: Carnival
Rachel is part of Dr. E. P. Scarlett
band program
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The difference between healthy and unhealthy stress
By Karlee Selent
Finally, the third and major stress said presentation that they do not sleep the and even longevity, is not the event itself
High school students have plenty to hormone, cortisol, mobilizes stored en- night before. Moments before they talk, but how an individual responds to it. How
juggle in their everyday lives. Some students ergy in cells to keep the rations com- they are still mentally flipping through the an individual responds both emotionally and
have to balance school work, maintain a part- ing from the duration of the stressor. slides, but cannot make out the images. physically depends on how they perceive it.
time job to save up post-secondary, and a so- An
individual
experienc- Norepinephrine has beaten out epineph- Perceptions spring from an incial life all while not falling behind in any area. es good stress when they feel a rine, causing more constriction than dila- dividual’s disposition, which arises from
Add on any other extracurricular sense of control over an event. tion of the blood vessels. Less blood is be- their history and genes, whereas emotions
activities like playing a sport or an instru- No matter how their body may re- ing pushed to the brain and body through and mood are more fluid, dispositions are
ment, or other commitments outside of spond in the moment, they know they are the heart and cortisol gushes. This is threat more fixed. Someone who is generally anxschool like clubs and organizations, and going to end up perfectly fine when it is stress. The presentation may be toast. ious is likely to see a stressor as a threat,
students may feel like they are going to in- over. For example, a rollercoaster ride may The scenario worsens if the threat while someone who is resilient will see that
ternally explode, due to the amount of stress send stress-hormone levels soaring, but the stress continues, if the stress becomes stressor as a challenge. In an anxious indithey are experiencing. ride will be over in minutes. Stanford Uni- chronic. This then turns into toxic stress. vidual, the prefrontal cortex in the brain,
Stress, when it is
the seat of executive function
chronic or repeated, does
and decision making, may be less
more than unnerve students;
well-developed and this have less
it can make them physically
control over the amygdala, which
sick. Stress dampens the imaccesses one’s fear to memories.
Yet, regardless of one’s
mune system and dried out
upbringing or personality, science
the digestive track, setting
has shown that individuals are able
the stage for disorders to
form such as irritable bowel
to alter their perceptions. With
syndrome and ulcerative
training, individuals can transform
colitis. It impairs memory
a threat into a challenge. A recent
and, in extreme cases, fustudy led by Mendes shows that
els anxiety. Stress can even
by reappraising physiological regnaw away at the ends of
sponses and how one interprets a
racing heart can determine if they
chromosomes, thereby accelerating cellular aging.
will experience good or bad stress.
It may come as a
If an individual is looksurprise to learn that this viling to stress-proof their day-tolain is also, paradoxically, a
day life, however, there are a few
wellspring of life. Without
simple steps to do so. By putstress, humans would be as
ting more time and attention into
good as dead. Individuals
exercising, meditation or yoga,
would not have the initiative
proper nourishment, and getting
to slalom down the mounenough sleep, individuals will find
tains in Whistler to Olympic
themselves less on edge, as it ingold, to ask their boss for a
creases grey matter in the brain.
Studies have shown that
raise, or even to get out of
giving back, to charity, families, or
bed in the morning. This is
communities, can make an individbecause stress, in appropriual happier and calmer. Rather than
ate amounts, is the very stimulation that keeps individufocusing on the negative things,
start by noticing one good thing evals engaged with the world
ery day, and make it feel “real” by
from moment to moment.
When the brain
writing it down or telling someone.
perceives a stimulus, the
Brain scans show that the
sympathetic nervous syssame
circuitry
fires up when an
Photo by Karlee Selent
tem kicks into gear. It tells
individual feels emotional pain as
Students like Lamess Kharfan, Grade 12, might not know that most of the stress they can experience can be quite harmful
the adrenal glands, responwhen they feel physical pain. That
sible for excreting hormones in the body, versity neurobiologist Robert M. Saplosky “You’re overwhelmed and feel out of con- circuitry is slower to react in those with greatto release the first stress hormone epineph- explains this as “voluntarily relinquish- trol,” says neuroendocrinologist Bruce er social support in their daily lives. Jotting
rine, more commonly known as adrenaline. ing a degree of control and predictabil- McEwen of The Rockefeller University. down attainable goals or making daily lists
Adrenaline dilates the bronchial ity in a setting this is benevolent overall.” “Things are coming at you left and right. is a great way to keep an individual’s mind
tubes in the lungs to make more space for Imagine waiting in the wings You can’t keep up with them. There is the organized and on-track. oxygen and charges the heart, enabling more before a presentation, mentally flipping danger of developing a sort of learned help- Individuals who experience regublood to pump through. The blood vessels through PowerPoint slides. Epinephrine lessness—that is, not even trying to cope lar levels of high stress are encouraged to
leading away from the heart are dilated as shoots into the system; norepinephrine fol- anymore because you feel there is no point.” reinterpret a negative experience, such as
well, so that oxygenated blood can flow free- lows, but in lower amounts. The heart rate Given the physiological reali- leaving headphones in the car when going
ly to where it is needed the most: the brain and increases, cortisol inches up. This is re- ties, the Holy Grail of stress management to the gym, into a positive one, resulting in
muscles, which must be ready to flee or fight. ferred to as challenge stress. “A challenge would be to identify the optimal amount seeing the return trip to the car as a chance
The hormone norepinephrine then response [physiologically] looks a lot like an of stress for every individual. Yet, there to warm up before hitting up the treadmill.
spurts from the nerve endings of the sym- aerobic activity,” said psychologist Wendy is no uniform right amount of stress. Each Though stress is a part of life and
pathetic nervous system. This hormone Berry Mendes of the University of Cali- individual has a different degree of stress is needed to survive, students are encourconstricts the veins leading to the heart so fornia. “Good things come from challenge needed to benefit or harm them, depend- aged to keep in touch with their inner self
that returning blood can slam more power- stress, including the growth of new brain ing on their history or genetic makeup. and evaluate their stress levels. Properly
fully into the chamber and exit with even cells. Resistance exercise also qualifies as a There are events that are univer- managing stress and knowing one’s tolmore force. Norepinephrine also constricts challenging stress, when it’s not overdone.” sally rated high stress: losing a job or a loved erance to the amount of stress they can
the arteries leading to the skin to slow However, consider a scenario one, natural disasters, a divorce or separa- withstand can not only improve their
down bleeding in the event of an injury. where an individual is so worried about tion. What matters most regarding health, general well-being, but their life overall.
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Glancing back at last month’s March Movie Madness
By James Ewart
she is a threat to the system. She must find
Between the winter hit-or-miss out what makes Divergents so dangerous befilms and the successful blockbusters of the fore it is too late. summer, there is that little gap called March Also released March 21 was MupMovie Madness. It is that time of year when pets Most Wanted, the sequel to the 2011
films that would not stand a chance any oth- film. In this follow-up, Kermit the frog is
er time of year thrive at the box office, and replaced by a lookalike named Constantine
movies that were released late last year come and is thrown into Russian prison, monitored
out to home media. by officer Nadya (Tina Fey). While Constan
There are several new releases to tine poses as Kermit, he has his assistant,
theatres. The first weekend of the month saw Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), pose as
the release of 300: Rise of an Empire, the the Muppets’ manager while they tour Euunexpected sequel to the popular action film rope and plot an evil plan. With plenty of
surrounding a Spartan army; Mr. Peabody stars making cameo appearances, clever
and Sherman, an animated comedy about humour and a crime-caper motif, Muppets
a boy and his dog using time travel; and Most Wanted is sure to please many.
the surprisingly critically acclaimed star- As the month closed, moviegoers
studded film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, a have started to catch screenings to Noah
film that follows Gustave H.(Ralph
Fiennes), the owner, and his most
trusted friend and lobby boy Zero
Moustafa (F. Murray Abraham) as
they get tangled up with the theft of
a Renaissance painting, and murMarch
der. 14 came with the release of Need
for Speed, based on the popular
video game franchise starring Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad fame as
Tobey Marshall, a mechanic who
goes up against ex-NASCAR driver Dino (Dominic Cooper), who
framed him for a crime he did not
commit, in a high-octane attempt to
win the De Leon race. Also hitting
theatres was Bad Words, a comedy
starring first-time director Jason
Bateman following an adult who
uses a loophole to attempt to win a
spelling bee he lost years before.
One film that should not
Photo by Helena Gagnier and Cleo Williams
be missed is The Art of the Steal, a A student extends her hand to display her movie tickets
Canadian comedic crime movie that
follows a motorcycle daredevil (Kurt Rus- the biblical epic starring Russell Crowe as
sell) teaming up with his brother (Matt Dil- Noah, a man who builds an ark to shelter
lon) to regroup their old team and pull off his family and all the animals from a global
one last heist. Fans of book-to-film adapta- flood. Also released is the action flick Sabotions will not miss Divergent, the first of a tage, a film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
new trilogy based on the novel of the same as the head of a DEA squad, and the comedic
name set to release on March 21. It is takes horror parody A Haunted House 2.
First up on DVD on March 4, came
place in the future, where people are placed into different factions based on their abili- the release of the critically -acclaimed and
ties. The story follows Tris Prior, a teenage Oscar Best Picture winner 12 Years a Slave,
girl who is classified as a Divergent, mean- a powerful film chronicling the true events
ing she will never fit into just one group and of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofer) dur-
ing his time as a slave. Released the same ing the long-awaited Godzilla; the next inweekend was the widely popular book- stalment of the franchise that could be the
to-film adaptation of The Hunger Games: most successful; and Transformers: Age of
Catching Fire, based
on the book of the
same name. The
film follows Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) as
she must go back
into the Hunger
Games along with
Peeta Mellark (Josh
Hutcherson) as part
of the 75th anniversary of the event.
She must prepare
herself for a fight
to the death against
previous
winners
who are trained
killers as well as
deal with the fact
that she and Peeta
Photo by Cleo Williams
u n i n t e n t i o n a l l y Scarlett students await the next big flick to hit the box office
started a new rebellion, causing President Snow to take drastic Extinction; the fourth instalment about romeasures to prevent history from repeating bots disguising themselves as cars, trucks,
planes and helicopters. This instalment looks
itself. The following Tuesday saw the re- promising as Mark Wahlberg is in the main
lease of the winter box-office-underdog Out role. Also out is the trailer for the book-toof the Furnace, a thriller starring Christian film adaptation of The Maze Runner, a film
Bale, Casey Affleck and Woody Harrelson. about a group of boys who live inside a place
Also released was the critically acclaimed, called the Glade who have no memory of
but Oscar-snubbed, film Inside Llewyn Da- their past. They believe that if they can map
vis, a film by the Coen brothers telling the the maze that is just outside their commustory of a folk music musician (Oscar Isaa- nity, they will be able to go home.
That is it for March Movie Madcs) trying to make a name for himself in the music business in the 1960’s. The Jason Sta- ness, with so much that is already out and
tham action flick Homefront, and the World even more to look forward to,
As far as movies go, Scarlett stuWar II drama The Book Thief were also re- dents have definitely had an entertaining
leased that day.
Despite the name, Frozen is a March, and though March is now behind us,
heart-warming Disney animated flick with these movies remain in the theatre to cona catchy soundtrack and a great story that tinue to entertain moviegoers. As the end of
was released on March 18. American Hustle the semester approaches, it is easy for Lancmade its way onto home media the same ers to lose themselves in their studies.
Regardless of what time of year it
day along with Saving Mr. Banks. Finally, the last big theatrical release of 2013, The is, maintaining a work-life balance is imporWolf of Wall Street, came out on March 25, a tant. There is no need to feel guilty about
true story following the life of Jordan Belfort taking a break from the books and indulging
(Leonardo Dicaprio) and his outrageous rich in some downtime, so head to the theatre, or
lifestyle.
pop in one of the DVD releases, and see one
Several new trailers for upcoming of these great picks today.
blockbusters were released in March includ-
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Manotick, Ontario, a suburb of Ottawa.
This life-long bond the band members
share is present in their songs that have both
memorable simplicity of melodies and lyrics, and impressive drum solos and guitar
riffs. Hollerado’s song “Juliet” is a unique
experience, introducing listeners to Juliet in
such a personal way it is almost like she is
in the room: “We look at old photographs
/ Of lovers come and gone/ Ask her if it
makes her sad/ She says son you’ve got so
much to learn.” Their music has an unpretentious way of speaking to the listener, an
eye-level face-to-face encounter that can
only be found from the best of lyricists.
The Milk Carton Kids are a contemporary folk duo from Los Angeles, California. The band includes Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan; they formed the band
in 2011 and focus on the simplicity of vocal
harmonies and two acoustic guitars. Their
song “Michigan” is a melancholy melody
about bittersweet goodbyes and leaving behind a part of one’s life despite how hard
and confusing it might be. The song features lyrics like “So when she calls, don’t
send her my way/ When it hurts you’ll
know it’s the right thing” that will leave listeners misty-eyed and wanting more long
after the song has ended.
The Strumbellas are a six-piece
band from Ontario whose sound has been
properly coined “folk popgrass.” The band
consists of vocals, guitar, keyboard, violin,
bass and drums. Though many of the musicians did not know each other and lived
in different areas, they found each other
through an ad posted on Craigslist by lead
singer/songwriter Simon Ward, expressing the desire to start a band and the need
for local musicians. Thanks to the Internet
and the strange and magical ways in which
the universe works, the Strumbellas were
formed. The band recently released their
second album We Still Move on Dance
Floors in October. The band was nominated for a 2013 Juno Award, in the Roots and
Traditional Album of the Year category.
The Strumbellas are proof of how crazy coincidence can be when the stars line up and
strangers turn into family. Their uplifting
songs, such as “Sheriff” provide content for
the perfect spring soundtrack.
There will always be more music.
The green couch sessions on greencouch.ca
feature a great deal of bands and solo artists
who play on a beaten-up green couch that is
moved from parks to city squares to parking lots to marinas as a stage for those with
open minds and music to share. Until next
time, keep on listening, keep on exploring
and be thankful for the fact that there is always more music in store for those willing
to listen.
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Followill-ing the Footsteps
of Rock Gods in Calgary
By Aaron Schmidtke
Music can put everything into
perspective. This is evident in the real life
emotions, thoughts, and situations that inspire the most amazing composers and
songwriters of the century. Music is sustainable, a renewable resource and has a
life-containing energy that will never run
out.
The following is just a small sampling of some of the artists that are currently
working to be heard; hopefully the simple
act of hearing music will help to slow down
the constant motion of life, and listeners
will be able to tune in to themselves and the
people around them.
Bernhoft is a retro soul singer/
multi-talented musician from Norway. Former front man of the alternative rock band
Span, Bernhoft has thrilled crowds around
the world with his amped up one-man band.
Bernhoft uses looping to create beat boxinfused, acoustic guitar-laced tracks such
as “C’mon Talk” which have the feel of an
entire band while only featuring one musician.
With his offbeat, yet irresistible,
approach to classic soul, Bernhoft is acquiring a large fan base around the world. In
2012, Bernhoft was awarded the Best Artist
and Best Male Artist of the Year awards at
Spellemannprisen, which is the equivalent
to the Grammys in Norway. Bernhoft is a
talented vocalist with an impressive range
evident after spending his childhood performing in the Norwegian Opera. Bernhoft
also has formidable beat-box and guitar
skills, making for a very versatile and interesting musician.
Shred Kelly is a group of friends
all born in the East Kootenays of British
Columbia. Hailing from the town of Fernie, the band is known for mixing insane
banjo riffs and haunting vocal harmonies
making for a sound that is anything but ordinary. The band recently won Artist of the
Year at the Kooteney Music Awards and
has gained exposure through performances
such as the green couch sessions and CBC
radio “Tracks on Tracks.” The band explores different subject matter with earthy
folk anthems such as “The Bear,” the story
of a misunderstood grizzly bear with lyrics
such as “I’ll only fight if I need to cause
I’d rather run I swear.” Shred Kelly works
to personify wild animals in an attempt to
save their habitat which is rarely the aim of
musicians. Forever unique, yet classic and
simple at the same time, Shred Kelly continues to turn banjo sceptics out on to the
dance floor one song at a time.
Hollerado is a Canadian rock
band, formed in 2008 from Ottawa. The
four members of Hollerado were childhood
friends and grew up on the same street in
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and “Supersoaker” for the more general
fans, but K.O.L also played many songs
off of their earlier albums such as “Molly’s Chambers” and “Four Kicks” for the
loyal listeners.
The entire show was planned
and executed to perfection. In addition
to the exceptional music and playlist, the
show itself was superb. Throughout every performance, the backdrop behind the
band changed
“the
with images
matching the atmosphere was
beat and subbreathtaking”
ject of the
song. Some
of the songs coincided with psychedelic backdrop, some a flower blooming
(which is a representation of their amazing 2004 album Aha Shake Heartbreak)
and some would feature radical clips or
images.
The Rolling Stones “100 Greatest Albums of the 2000s,” included a
heavy dose of Kings of Leon grasping
three spots, Youth and Young Manhood
(80), Only by the Night (53) and Aha
Shake Heartbreak (39). Kings of Leon
did what fans wanted. Not only did they
play material off the highly regarded trio
of albums, but also off their three other
studio albums: Because of the Times
(2007), Come Around Sundown (2010),
and of course the tour-promoted
Mechanical Bull (2013).
Kings
of
Leon, dubbed after their grandfather Leon, gave the show of a
lifetime, and they certainly did
not disappoint on any songs,
but obviously they rocked some
songs better than others. They
absolutely perfected their hit
“Cold Desert,” and from the album, Only by the Night, “Closer” was unreal. Lead guitarist
Matthew Followill played the
mesmerizing introduction to the
song with his teeth on the electric guitar.
From the ecstatic opening “Charmer” to
its final encore performance of
“Sex on Fire” to every song in
between, Kings of Leon put on
an absolutely amazing performance in their third stint in Calgary.
It is unknown
Photo by Aaron Schmidtke
Amy Pettigrew, Grade 10, enjoys Kings of Leons music at this point when the next
studio album will be released,
their concert. Not only was the atmo- but rest assured without a doubt Kings of
sphere breathtaking as the audience sang Leon will be welcomed back to Calgary
along to nearly every song, but the Nash- with arms wide open. Whether the band
ville natives played a healthy balance of is interactive with the crowd or not, they
songs for everyone to enjoy. They played are sure to cause a “revelry” and make
their hit songs such as “Use Somebody” audiences “pony up.”
The new album by the Kings of
Leon, Mechanical Bull debuted at No.2
on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and followed the release with a 2013-2014 tour.
The Kings of Leon entered North America on their Mechanical Bull tour and
absolutely rocked it in Calgary leaving
Calgarians breathless.
When their shadows walked
across the dark and faded stage, smoke
circled the air, and the screaming yelps
echoed through the Saddledome just
as they were intended to do in the song
“Charmer” from their 2007 album Because of the Times.
The Kings of Leon proceeded to
follow right away with their praised new
song “Rock City” from Mechanical Bull.
Up to this point, the lead singer, Caleb
Followill, had no interaction the audience which sparked some curiosity in
the audience, but once the final chord of
“Rock City” was strummed on the guitar,
he greeted the fanatic Saddledome crowd
with open arms, and was received with
no less than a standing ovation. Well, not
exactly a “standing ovation” per say because once the audience stood up, there
was not a time that they sat back down.
Kings of Leon or “K.O.L” as
their groupies and fans call them, made
very intelligent choices when arranging
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It should come to people as no surprise that in the world of comic books, aliens
are real. There are many worlds that are inhabited in comic books, each of them offering both heroes and villains.
One such notable hero is Koriand’r,
the princess of Tamaran, also known as
Starfire. She is a superhero from another
planet that came to Earth. Inversely, Hal
Jordan is a human from Earth who stumbled
upon alien powers. While both are strong and
have their own assets, the question is which
one is better. A look at their powers, suits,
and origins can help determine the winner.
Power
When comparing heroes like these,
the best place to start is with the superpowers. Hal Jordan’s power comes from his
Green Lantern ring. It gives him the power
to harness his willpower to create anything
he wants. He can turn green light into anything necessary, from a machine gun that
shoots green bullets, to an anvil that will
block attacks, to a wall used to smash opponents against. His power is limited only by
his own will: if that is not strong, his power
will too be weak. The downside to his power
though, is that he has to be wearing his ring
to use it. If he loses his ring, he loses his
power.
Starfire’s power, on the other hand,
is not dependent on any ring. It comes from
her, and it is strong. Her powers include supersight, superstrength, blastpower, flight,
and invulnerability to name some. She is not
hesitant to use her powers to defeat enemies,
even creating explosions to take out multiple opponents at once. Her invulnerability
makes her extremely hard to kill, with even
the assassin Cheshire’s special poisons failing to do so. She is a formidable opponent
who is definitely tough to beat.
While it is close, with both heroes
being extremely powerful, Starfire must be
considered the winner. The deciding factor
would be Jordan’s ring. If he were to lose it
in battle, he would be powerless, but Starfire
has proven she does not rely on anything
outside of her for her power.
Suit
When it comes to suits, one of the
two clearly has the advantage. Hal Jordan’s
suit covers his entire body, protecting him
from attacks. It is green in colour, clearly
identifying him as a member of the Green
Lantern Corps, and it includes a mask which
conceals his identity.
Starfire, however, barely even has
a suit. Hers is very exposed, offering littleto-no protection from attack. She wears no
mask to conceal her identity, a pretty reckless move when it comes to superheroes. Her
suit also does not clearly identify her which,
though not a big problem, could be risky if
she were to meet another superhero for the
first time.
Suit-wise, Green Lantern is a definite winner. His suit is not only more protective, but also more visually appealing, and
works to let other heroes know he is not an
enemy, which could be a big help.
Origin
As it is a tie so far between the two
heroes, their origins will determine the winner. Hal Jordan became a Green Lantern
when Abin Sur, the previous Green Lantern,
died. When Abin Sur was on the verge of
death, he gave Jordan the ring and its battery,
as he was deemed by the ring one of the most
worthy successors on Earth. There was actually one other person who could have been
the Green Lantern, but Jordan was closer to
Abin Sur’s crash site, so he was chosen.
Starfire was born on the planet of
Tamaran. She was a princess there, but was
sold into slavery by her sister in order to
save Tamaran from invasion. She escaped
and went to Earth. She was a member of the
Teen Titans, and later teamed up with Red
Hood and Arsenal to form Red Hood and the
Outlaws.
While both heroes have interesting
origins, only one can be the winner. Jordan
may have been chosen as worthy, but he
was not the only one and his being the one
who got chosen was largely because of luck.
Starfire fought her way to freedom, then
chose to stay on Earth and help; therefore,
Starfire is the winner of this round.
Verdict
This was a worthy competition. In
the end, however, while both superheroes
are admirable and powerful, Starfire is the
winner. She has an immense amount of power, and does not have to rely on a ring to use
it. While her suit could use some more protection, her origins prove she is a fierce hero
that deserves to win.
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Young The Giant & Vance
Joy Rock McEwan Hall
By Paige Bernstein
Green Lantern vs
Starfire
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On Saturday March 29, popular
indie-rock band Young the Giant played
MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary. An amazing opening act, a hour set
plus an encore, left the audience extremely
satisfied.
The opening band, Vance Joy, got
the crowd pumped for the main act with
audience member can tell how much they
care about the show they put on. The effort
they put in behind not only the music, but
the entirety of the show (extreme attention to lights, sound and the small touch
of incense burning before they go onstage)
is outstanding. Michaela Brodkin, Grade
12, attended the concert and even had the
opportunity of hanging out with the band
Photo by Paige Bernstein
Young the Giant playing an awesome set following Vance Joy on March 29 at McEwan Hall
songs such as “Play with Fire,” “Emmy
Lou,” and a crowd favourite “Riptide.”
Although Vance Joy’s set was at a slower
pace, they started off the concert well. Hailing from Australia, Vance Joy was formed
by lead singer James Keogh in 2013. The
alternative rock band has done incredibly
well in such a short amount of time already
being on an international tour with Young
the Giant and having their single “Riptide”
peak at number ten on the US charts.
A majority of Young the Giant’s
set list was comprised of songs off their
recently released album Mind Over Matter
and popular hits from throughout the years.
From the moment Young the Giant walked
onstage, the crowd’s energy was electric
and contagious. Throughout the night, the
audience sang along with lead singer Sameer Ghadia who looked comfortable and
animated while performing.
Young the Giant has now played
eight shows in Canada while on their headlining thirty-one-show Mind Over Matter
tour. Many positive things have been said
about the show that Young the Giant puts
on. From their energy to their overall performance, everything they do onstage is
spot on. Just by watching them perform, an
after the show. Brodkin says, “They are really down to earth people. You can tell how
much they care about their fans because
they came onstage for an encore. The work
they put into the show is really noticeable.”
Young the Giant was formed in
2004 in Irvine, California. It was not until
2009 that they were signed, and 2010 when
they released their debut album, Young the
Giant. Since then they have released three
singles, “My Body,” “Cough Syrup,” and
“It’s About Time,” that reached into the top
five for the US Alternative Songs chart.
Young the Giant’s new album, Mind Over
Matter, peaked at number seven on the Top
Canadian Albums chart.
After an hour-long set, Young the Giant
was persuaded by the audience to come
back for a three-song encore including popular songs “My Body,” “Apartment,” and
“Mind Over Matter.” Young the Giant will
now continue onto to other parts of Canada
and then return to the US, making stops at
Lolapalooza and even going to the UK later
this year. Nothing has been said about an
upcoming album from the band, but fans
are hopeful. The show overall was one to
remember and Young the Giant proved
themselves as a band to keep up with.
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La Vida de un Alumno de Intercambio en España
por Natalie Ward
Siempre tienes a esa persona en tu
vida que te dice que debes aprovechar las
oportunidades cuando las hay. Un intercambio es un buen ejemplo de una oportunidad
que alguien debe tomar ya que tiene un
montón de beneficios: como aprender un
nuevo idioma, explorar nuevas ciudades y
países, y también, conocer nuevas personas.
Si hay algo que he aprendido por el momento en este intercambio es que hay muchas
cosas sobre mi misma que antes no conocía.
El jueves 3 de abril, fue el día que
hice cinco semanas en España (justo la mitad del intercambio) y estaré aquí hasta
el 8 de mayo, mi último día en España. El
27 de febrero, el avión aterrizó en Madrid
y allí, empezó mí intercambio en España.
Los primeros días fueron los más difíciles
porque tenía jet lag, estaba en una cuidad
completamente nueva, y además tenía una
familia nueva. Pero, a medida que pasaban
los días, comencé a ajustarme a la vida española y ahora estoy completamente instalada
y adaptada en una cultura nueva y en una
forma de vida diferente.
Una semana después de llegar, el 5
de marzo, empecé el instituto. El instituto de
Elena (mi pareja del intercambio) se llama
I.E.S María Moliner y tiene más o menos
1300 alumnos. Somos 3 canadienses de
este intercambio en el instituto. Las clases
que tenemos son Ingles, Lengua, Historia,
Economía, Religión, Música, Matemáticas, conocer y vivir con mi familia española. ya he visitado Segovia (el acueducto, el catPlástica (arte), y Educación Física. Creo que También he hecho bastantes amigos nuevos edral, el Alcázar, y mucho mas), los puebasistir al instituto me ha ayudado bastante a en el tiempo que he estado aquí; las amigas los Pedraza, Santa María, y Ochando (un
mejorar mi español y es una experiencia úni- de Elena, algunos amigos de su hermana, pueblo donde hay solo 8-10 personas en el
invierno), y también las ciuca. Es
dades de Ávila, Valladolid y
bastante
Madrid. De todos los lugares
d i f e que he visitado, el que más
rente al
me gusta de todos es Segoinstituto
via, porque es la ciudad más
en Cabonita, es antigua, y tiene
nadá,
mucha historia.
pero me
Segovia ha sido declarada
también
ciudad Patrimonio Mundial
gusta
mucho.
de la UNESCO en 1985.
Hay cinco sitios turísticos
Ahora,
destacados en Segovia: el
yo tengo
acueducto, la catedral, el Aldos facázar, la Iglesia de San Estemilias:
ban, y la muralla (que rodea
una fala ciudad). Otros sitios que
milia
puedes visitar, por ejemplo,
canason los barrios antiguos de
diense y
Segovia (la judería…), muotra eschas iglesias románicas y
pañola.
alguna gótica, las plazas, las
Las dos
tiendas, y mucho más. Segoson muy
via es una cuidad bonita y
Photo by Camilo Ballesteros
imporatractiva con mucha historia.
Elena y Natalie disfrutan de pasar tiempo juntos durante su ventana de programa de intercambio
tantes
Hay bastantes lugares para
para mí, y sin ellos, yo no podría participar Irene, y también algunos amigos que están visitar y mucho para aprender sobre la cuien este intercambio. Estoy muy agradecida en mis clases en el María Moliner.
dad y también sobre el país.
En las seis semanas que llevo aquí,
de haber conseguido esta oportunidad de banana, strawberries, chocolate, caramel,
and gelato, served in a waffle cone” ($8.59).
Continued from page 14
A classic choice Crêpes and
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th
Cravings offers is the old-fashioned which
The Italian meat is bursting with sapidity is filled with “fresh strawberries with cream
and is spiced to perfection. Combined with cheese, strawberry jam, and chocolate”
the tasty olives and gooey provolone, this ($7.86). This crêpe is very sweet, and the
crêpe is sure to be many a diner’s all-time cream cheese adds a savoury undertone to
favourite. If something that is in a crêpe is the fruitiness of the strawberries and the
not to a customer’s liking, there is no need jam. The chocolate sauce tops the dish off
to avoid the item altogether. Just let the perfectly, adding a hint of richness to the
cashier know and they will ensure not to add filling, and whip cream on top of the crêpe
adds a final creamy touch- a mouth-watering
that ingredient.
When it comes to sweet crêpes, end to a phenomenal meal.
it seems that this variety is largely favoured, as they provide the perfect “[sweet crêpes] provide the perfect
balance between dessert and meal. balance between dessert and meal”
Crêpes and Cravings offers a range
of choice with their dessert crêpes,
including the cherry cheesecake crêpe which
Crêpes and Cravings is open
is stuffed with “cherries in sauce with cream cheese” ($7.86), the apple caramel crêpe seven days a week, from eleven until ninefilled with “apples cooked and prepared thirty Monday to Friday, from ten until
as an apple pie filling, sprinkled with eight on Saturday, and from ten until seven
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Winds from the South wows audiences once again
By Hailey Payne
and Brianne Godsman
Symphonic Band. The choir came onto the visiting some of the must-see sights. Some
beautiful loft and stood in front of a huge of the highlights of this trip will no doubt be
organ while performing the finale song of the watching the play Little Shop of Horrors and
On the evening of March 10, the
night, “Lux Aurumque” by Eric Whitacre. listening to a symphony. Performing in the
musicians of Scarlett, alongside musicians
The finale performance by far received amazing venues will also be very exciting.
from feeder Junior High Schools Nickle,
the most positive reaction from This experience will be four days jam packed
John Ware, Fairview,
the audience, with showers of with activities.
Glenmore
Christian
The Scarlett music program is one
applause and compliments. This Academy,
Robert
perfect blend of band and choral of the most comprehensive in the city, with
Warren, and Panabaker
music was a fabulous ending to awards in all categories of music. Scarlett
attended Winds from
has been repeatedly acknowledged for their
this talent-filled night.
the South at the Jack
In the lobby tickets were excellence in band and choir. Just some of
Singer Concert Hall,
being sold to the Scarlett music the many rewards the music programs have
Epcor
Centre
for
program’s
Performing Arts. The
upcoming
show was a wonderful
fundraiser,
opportunity for all. The
Moonlight
junior high students
Nights.
The
were able to showcase
event
is
their abilities, and
the
music
Scarlett
musicians
program’s
were able to showcase
l a r g e s t
their
growth
and
fundraiser with
development in a high
All Photos By Joanne Godsman a silent auction,
school music program.
Scarlett Wind Ensemble focuses all of their energy on the songs they will perform dinner
dance
The Scarlett
and live music
Music
program
includes over 190 students under the E.P. Scarlett’s own Livia Szojka . John Ware performances by bands and
Junior High School performed right choir. The night is unique
wonderful
after with Trudy Fossey directing to any other type of school
direction
of
them. The last performance of act dance because the students
Jonathan
one was Dr. E.P. Scarlett Concert perform the music. On Band director Paul Brown prepares to conduct the concert band
Bell and Paul
Band excellently performing “As a stage, Jazz bands and
Brown. Both
Summer Was Just Beginning” by vocalists team up to cover a variety of jazz received include most outstanding concert
are
talented
Larry D. Daehn as well as Robert W. charts such as “At Last” by Etta James and band, and adjudicator choice award in 2011.
musicians with
“Everything” by Michael Buble. The choir, The music program also received superior
Smith’s “Star Of Dreams.”
a passion for
The show stopped for a brief the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, ratings in the Los Angeles Heritage Music
teaching, and a
intermission with performances going and Jazz 1 will be journeying to Seattle in Festival last year. Just this year, at the Alberta
never-say-die
on in the lobby by three small choir April. While there, they will be participating International Band Festival, Jazz Combo
attitude that is
ensembles two duets, accompanied in the Heritage Music Festival as well as One was awarded the most outstanding jazz
the reason the
combo award.
by acoustic guitars, and a small
music program
The amount of talent
a-cappella group performing Maroon
thrives at E.P.
present at Dr. E.P. Scarlett
5’s “She Will Be Loved.” Then it
Scarlett. The
is obvious when attending
was time for the show to start again.
night
began
a concert such as this. The
The first to perform was Fairview
with Dr. E.P.
vast amount of hard work
Concert Band directed by Philip
Scarlett’s wind
put in by teachers, students,
Rounding followed by Glenmore
ensemble
and parents alike should
Christian Academy, Robert Warren
performing
not go unnoticed. Students
Middle School and Panabaker under
“Lyric Essay”
are highly recommended to
the excellent direction of Heidi
by
Donald
attend one of the upcoming
Huang, Sara Riddell, Gail Hiley and
C o a k l e y
performances to observe the
and
“Ghost Music program graduates, Chase Tammy Borbridge. Dr. E.P. Scarlett
Clark and Sophie Haley are emcees
Photo By Joanne Godsman
hidden world of the music
Symphonic Band then performed
Train” by Eric
program, a talented place
“Second Suite in F” by Gustav
Whitacre.
full of humble, hardworking
Nickle Junior High School followed under Holst. After their stunning performance,
Scarlett Choir director Jonathan Bell looks out over the audience individuals and outstanding
the direction of Dave Jensen and the Dr. the E.P. Scarlett Chamber Choir came out
teachers.
E.P. Scarlett Chamber Choir performed once again, but this time sung with the
next. The choir performed three selections:
“Ave Verum Corpus” arranged by William
Byrd, “Battle of Jericho” arranged by Moses
Hogan, and lastly “Royals” by Lorde, but
the choir arrangement was done entirely by
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Harmonious Scarlett singers perform at the Choral Fest
By Brianne Godsman
On Monday, March 17,
the Dr. E.P. Scarlett Choir attended
Choral Fest South at Knox United
Church in downtown Calgary.
Choral fest is a unique opportunity
for choirs around the city to per-
with two fantastic adjudicators.
Douglas Dunsmore was the first
to work with the choir. Dunsmore
currently works as the conductor
of the Philharmonic Choir of the
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and is Director of Choral Mu-
knows the choir is capable of; his
heart is one hundred percent with
this group, every step of the way.
The next clinician that the
choir was able to work with was
Valerie Long, a cheerful, eccentric
woman with a vast background in
Photos By Brianne Godsman
The E.P. Scarlett Choir all standing together, a tight knit group, composed of students from all three grades
form for professional adjudicators
and improve their performance
with skilful clinicians. The venue
itself is magnificent, a 100-yearold-building that was architecturally designed with music in mind.
The high ceilings allow for chords
to resonate and ring in the air even
after the choristers finish singing.
Everything about the church adds
to the atmosphere and makes for
a great experience for listeners
and performers alike. The choir
performed three charts, starting
with “Ave Verum Corpus” a Latin
song from the fourteenth century
arranged by William Byrd, then
went on to sing “Lux Armumque”
a more recent composition, written in 2005, by Eric Whitacre and
lastly the choir performed “Battle
of Jericho” a percussive gospel
sic at Gower United Church in St.
John’s. Dunsmore has a lifetime
work of experience in music, from
being a high school music teacher
to being a founding artistic codirector of the widely acclaimed
international choral festival, Festival500: Sharing the Voices. It
seems Dunsmore has never spent
a moment of his life uninvolved
in music. Dunsmore’s fabulous ear
allows for him to magically pull
notes out of the air without hearing
the pitch.
Though the choir was only able
to work with Dunsmore briefly,
he brought up great points to improve upon. Dunsmore applauded
the choir’s maturity in sound and
song choice, saying they could rival many university choirs. The
choir’s director, Jonathan Bell is
Photo By Brianne Godsman
Director Jonothan Bell is confident that the choir will do well at Choral Fest
folk song, from the biblical story
of Jericho, arranged by Moses Hogan.
As if the venue itself was
not enough of a privilege, the choir
also had the opportunity to work
the one to thank for this, with his
careful song selections and attention to detail. Bell continues every
day to strive to make the choir the
best it can be. Bell does not settle
for anything less than what he
music, including Masters of Music in Choral Music. Long fluttered around the room like a bird,
smiling and talking all the while,
brightening everyone’s mood, with
her Newfoundland accent and her
good humour. Long has received
an array of awards for her contribution to the arts. In 2008 she was
awarded Music Educator of the
Year from the music industry in
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Long had helpful advice for the
choir, including some tips to work
on conveying the emotion of the
piece in their faces while they sing.
At the end of her session with the
choir, Long had nothing but praise
for Bell and his students. “He is fall. We are a team.”
Of course the performance was
so dedicated to this choir and has
so
much
respect for
you and this
music and
that respect
is
given
right back
to him. I
can see it
when you
sing.”
The choir eagerly waits for the bus outside E.P. Scarlett
Somehow the choir managed to not perfect, but that is one of the
pull off a wonderful performance, beauties of music, it can always be
even though days before the event, better. The team succeeded as they
the choir was frantically working knew they could all along, for on
to put the finishing touches on all the bus ride home cheers erupted
the pieces. Even though the bus in the seats because the choir had
was late and everyone was tired been awarded a gold rating. The
and hungry and cold, everything feeling of doing something well,
came together because like Bell al- performing, coming together as
ways says, “Choir is different than a team was one of the best in the
your other classes, this isn’t like world and all the hard work was
math class. If one of us falls, we all worth it, as hard work usually is.
Matthew Schalm, Braden Shewchuck, Rebecca Lyn and Rhiannon Perry
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Scarlett rugby players visit Great Britain on spring break
By Amy Li and
Rachel Trimble
Although the weather was not exactly ideal for this year’s spring break, for a
lucky group of students on the rugby team,
the summer fun came early. While every-
exhilaration of playing against a team of
higher skill level really pushed them hard
and gave them a chance to learn new skill
sets and sportsmanship. The team competed
against Lewis Boys School on March 21,
Llandovery College on March 25, and Christ
dom, all home to great historical and beautiful sites to see such as Cardiff Castle and
Cardiif Covered Market in Cardiff, Stonehenge, Carrag Cenenn and the sites in London such as the Globe Theatre. In this fourteen-day trip, the students this year received
the opportunity to experience in sequential order: Bath in South West
England, then Cardiff, Wales, Llandovery, Stratford, Rigby and then onto
The positive attitude and excitement of being in a foreign country made the trip an easy
and enjoyable ride for all.
Besides the excitement of playing
higher calibre rugby players, the cultural aspect of visiting a foreign country was very
important. Getting to take in the architecture
and aesthetics built upon the foundation of
millennia is something rarely experienced in
Canada, and yet is so prominent in the Unit-
Photos by Brent Gough
The boys visited England’s Stonehenge and got to see the marvelous prehistoric monument in person
the noone else was cursing Calgary’s freezing College on March 27.
Trips like these ones come around t o r i o u s
temperatures, nine students from Scarlett’s rugby team set out to Britain and Wales, tag- only every other year with the support from c a p i t a l
The team enjoyed being able to see the beautiful Globe Theatre, famous for housging along with Henry Wise Wood students the school. In these times they visit an abun- of London.
ing many of Shakespeare’s great plays, such as Hamlet, in Bankside, London
(their teammates) to experience what Britain dance of different places in the United King- Some of
the team members ed Kingdom. Seeing the history and the land
had to ofwere even able where the Queen comes from was breathtakfer. Accordto participate in a ing and inspiring. The rugby team took the
ing to Kirk
press conference experience of playing with such a skilled adHousley, the
in Millenium Sta- versary as motivation to succeed in this new
rugby coach
season.
dium in Cardiff.
and construcwere
The
players
The rugby team’s regular season
tion teacher
remarkably
friendhad
already
started before the trip, but now
here at Scarly during the trip, that the weather has finally calmed down
lett, Britain
giving Canadians they anxiously await being able to practice
and Wales
and Lancers a great properly in an outside space. Coach Houshad certainly
reputation. Wear- ley, when asked to describe rugby to someproven to be
ing their maroon one who has never heard of it before called
well worth it.
jerseys, the boys it,”A contact sport without any kind of pads
“There was
participated well or really any stoppages in play,”
a lot more
If this sounds like an interesting
with the foreign skills, and the
students and some playing style, be sure to consider trying out
physical side
were even show- for the Scarlett rugby team next year and
of it was very
ing some Canadian perhaps students may get to experience this
The
team
had
the
opportunity
to
play
against
higher
level
British
teams
like
that
of
the
Lewis
Boys
School
to
competitive
test
their
rugby
skills
and
learn
how
to
better
them,
while
also
having
a
blast
and
meeting
friends
abroad
pride
with little kind of international adventure with their
as well,” says
Canadian flag pins. own teammates someday.
Housley. The
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Junior Boys Basketball
season comes to an end
By Aaron Schmidtke
As March began, the Junior Boys
Basketball season came to an end. The Junior Boys fared well in the playoffs but; unfortunately, the end result was an elimination loss in the semifinals to their rivals, St.
Mary’s. The boys played in Division One
and had a very successful season despite
the crushing loss in the semis. Recently, the
Scarlett FEVER had the pleasure of inter-
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HEINRICH: All the players worked really
hard on strategizing and actually working as
a team, rather than just individuals on the
court. Additionally, they consistently practiced the fundamental skills needed to handle the ball and move effectively on a consistent and progressive basis. I think there
are definitely some players who have potential to make the jump to senior basketball.
FEVER: How did the dedication and positivity from the team help towards the team’s
success?
Photo by Ayesha Shaikh
The Junior Boys team ends the season on a high note, having enjoyed it immensely
viewing head coach Jennifer Heinrich. She
was asked questions about the basketball
season and the development of the players.
Here is how the season looked through the
eyes of Heinrich:
FEVER: How was this past season? Do you
feel the team lived up to their expectations?
Heinrich: I think the overall season went
well. The boys really made huge improvements in terms of their skills as basketball
players, as well as their attitudes as players,
which also benefited the team culture. Regarding the expectations, I feel that their increased performance helped them to achieve
most of their goals this season.
FEVER: What are the best moments you
can take away from this past season?
Heinrich: The camaraderie between the
team as a whole, in addition to the genuine character of all involved. The team
impressed me with their attitude at away
games, along with their willingness to help
others.
FEVER: Do you intend on being the head
coach of the Junior Boys Basketball team
next year? If so, what are your goals for next
season?
Heinrich: No. It was given to me when I
started at Scarlett. At present, I don’t know
what the future holds, so I can’t say what
next season’s goals will be; however, I know
the team members will work to achieve their
goals.
FEVER: How did the boys grow as players
this season? Are some prepared to make the
jump to the senior squad next season?
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Heinrich: Without the dedication and positive
culture, like any team, it would deteriorate.
With those two aspects, the team is able to
function as an effective unit, which makes
the team stronger and players better. The
positive culture reinforces confidence and
encourages players to stay motivated, in addition to trying new things. All teams need
unity and positive reinforcement to be able
to keep enduring what can sometimes be
very demanding practice schedules and the
impact it has on life.
FEVER: Would it be fair to say that the intention for every season should be to win a
championship?
Heinrich I think that it can be validating for
a team who has worked hard and winning is
obviously a goal, particularly for more competitive players; however, I don’t believe
winning is necessarily the ultimate goal, but
more of a motivation for players to work
harder, become more disciplined and prove
that they can consistently achieve greater
and greater things. For me, I think that any
season should start with those things in mind
because those are values that can be learned
through extracurriculars and contribute positively to all aspects of life.
With these positive outlooks and
improving standards of player development,
Dr. E.P Scarlett High School basketball will
be set for years to come. The FEVER would
like to thank Heinrich for her time and for
her dedication to the Junior Boys Basketball
team and for contributing to Scarlett’s basketball reputation.
All Photos by Douglas Brandt
Scarlett’s Got Talent: See Next Issue for Coverage and Results
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Track and Field sprint their way toward a great season
By
Alexa Helson
Coach Sze started off his own track the icing on the cake, you’ve practiced and Grade 12, who enjoys both the physical
Although it does not feel like it experience in an entirely different continent, done the work, competing is the final touch.” and social aspects of track and field and
when students look outside their windows, Europe, and has just as much experience Coach Sze adds that this year is a year for will be competing for her third year in a
spring is approaching, and Lancer Track and to bring to the table, competing throughout comebacks. Previous to last year’s track row. Blaise Kemna, Grade 11, competing in
Field are fired up for the season. Track and high school and at a university level in the meets the Lancers had won school aggregate both 400 Meter Sprint and Pole Vault says,
field season is well on its way with atheleven years in a row. Last year “It’s good to do something where you can
letes working to prepare themselves
Lancers
achieved
for the upcoming meets. Coaches and
banners for both the
athletes alike are now kept busy with
Junior and Senior
the demands and excitement of a new
Boys
categories,
year. Students new and old have rebut did not receive
turned to their own starting blocks,
school
aggregate.
waiting for their turn to compete.
This year, the Lanc
Leading the team this year
ers want it back.
are Coach Cousins and Coach Sze,
Also, this year Scarboth seasoned track and field coaches
lett has been seand competitors. Coach Cousins had
lected to compete
nothing but encouragement for the
in the Nike Grand
new and returning athletes competing
Prix track meet takin track and field this year. “We tell
ing place in Toronto,
Photo By Alexa Helson Ontario where high
them to try for their best, do the best
they can, that’s our mindset. Every Coaches Kim Cousins, Paul Sze, and Arjay Olland preparing to school students comDr. E.P. Scarlett’s track and field team in another of their pete on a national
person who is involved contributes to lead
gruelling practices in preperation for the big meets coming up
this team and this community,” says
level. Thanks to a
Cousins. When asked what some of Scar- British Student Finals of 1990. His own fa- very impressive entrance letlett’s best events were she answered with vourite track and field memory was from ter from Jeff Hudson, Grade
Photo By Alexa Helson
his coaching role instead of an athletic one. 12, who will be competing Athletes are given a pre-practice pep-talk to get them in the
“All, we dominate with everything.” right mindset with positive attitudes and determination
Coach Cousins competed in track and field “I was coaching this girl in the throwing in the 400 Meter Sprint, thirall throughout high school at our very own events, javelin, who had lost to this other teen boys will be sent to Toronto to com- work hard and have fun at the same time.”
Dr. E.P. Scarlett. She took part in all throw- same girl two years in a row, and she threw pete in a variety of categories. This is an Both athletes and coaches alike
ing events: shot put, javelin, and discus, but thirty-eight meters for her final throw in jav- incredible achievement and honour for all are looking forward to a great season. By
her favourites she says include speed and elin that meet and the girl who had beaten Lancers. If you would like to support these the looks of the combination of enthusijumps. She went on to coach track and field her before was throwing right after. It was athletes’ costs, available for tax credit, Hud- asm and determination each individual has,
both at a high school level and at an Olym- a real nail biter and when the second girl son can be contacted at (403)-880-8043. this year’s track and field team is more
With over 200 athletes compet- than ready. Preperation has paid off and
pic level for a total of twenty-one years. This threw she didn’t get as far, and so our girl past winter Coach Cousins was in Sochi, won. That’s my favourite moment.” Sze ing in track and field this year as a part of now it is time to give it everything they’ve
Russia to coach the Canadian men’s skeleton also said he likes to remind his athletes that the Lancer community it is no wonder got. An exciting year is sure to be ahead,
team, something that she has done for twelve practice is essential, both in building skill there is no shortage of reasons why stu- and the finish line approaches quicker and
years. Her favourite memory of track and and maintaining confidence when it comes dents are so excited. “You can meet lots quicker each day. Best of luck Lancers!
field she says is being a part of the Lancers. time to compete. “Track meets are really of new friends,” says Lauren Engelking, Scarlett’s Field Hockey teams are game for the season
By Lucy Garrett
As the weather begins to warm up
in Calgary, the high school field hockey season has officially begun. Schools across the
city, including Scarlett, are holding tryouts,
attempting to make the perfect team. Scarlett
has a Junior and Senior girls team that have
participants undergoing evaluations as girls
show off their skills to make one of the two
teams.
The Senior team is made up of
a good combination of grade elevens and
twelves. Their coach is Stephanie Maxwell
who has an excellent knowledge of the sport,
which helps her to spread her wisdom to her
players. With players who have an impressive variety of skills, the team is going to
be strong this year and the season is looking hopeful. Alli Farrer, Grade 11, thinks
“that we are going to be a really good team!”
According to Farrer “[The team has] many
people who are really good.” She is looking forward to the season as “it is going to
be a blast!” There are eighteen players on
the team after a few cuts. One of the team’s
strengths is their passing and their ability to
anticipate what the others are going to do. The
girls have been working hard in practices to
prepare for the coming
season.
Many of the
players have not played
since last spring, so
practices have been
focused on improving
their skills and getting
their minds back in the
game. The team is already improving the
skills they have learnt
Photo by Lucy Garrett
and the girls are learn- Erin Bracko, Abby Gibb, both Grade 12 , Rachel Pizante and Alli Faring to work together as rer, both Grade 11, practice their field hockey skills out on the field
a team. Every player
have yet to pass quarter finals.
has been working hard to improve her own The Junior team is made up of
skills as well as her ability to work with oth- mostly grade tens with a few grade elevens.
er players who she may have not played with Their coach, Lea Marinelli, hopes “to debefore. Overall, the team is looking strong, velop a positive athletic team that can work
and there is plenty of potential on the team. together, improve/learn new skills and ultiThe team is hoping to make it into the city mately to prepare them for play at the senior
finals this year as, for the last two years, they
level next year.” Her enthusiasm and energy
for the sport help her to coach the girls and to
help the players be enthusiastic as well. She
is also proficient at helping new players out
and being patient with those who have never
played before. The Junior team has also been
working strenuously to improve their skills
and learn new ones as some of the players have never played before. Despite this,
through rigid work and determination, the
team is coming together nicely as the season
approaches. The coming weeks before their
games will be spent enhancing and strengthening skills individually as well as learning
to play as a team. The team is looking strong
and has great potential.
As the snow melts, all the players
will be conditioning outside to become the
best that they can be. The Seniors girls’ first
game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 and
the Juniors girls’ is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16. Up until then, the team will
be practicing every day, getting stronger at
their skills and learning to work together to
achieve the best results.
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Senior boys play
Darren Colquhoun recieves the
hard as their season notable Coach of the Year Award
comes to a close
By Sam McIntosh
The Senior Boys had a
fantastic season and were incredibly close to going to the City
Championship, but fell short in
a 75-62 loss to St. Mary’s. They
had beaten William Aberhart in the
this as a growing year as most of
his players were adjusting to playing senior basketball: “I knew from
the beginning that this was going
to be their toughest year.”
He plans to return as
coach of the team next year as his
Photo By Sam McIntosh
The Lancers was able to get past the William Aberhart team, but fell short
against St. Mary’s and will have to regroup for another chance next year
game before 85-76 and had made
their way to the semi-finals before
St. Mary’s beat them. “They tried
to give their best efforts when they
were on the floor,” said Coach
Chad Hauser of his players. The
team had gone into the playoffs as
a sixth seed in the Division 2 playoffs and had their sights set on the
City Championship, but they were
not able to make it this year.
Describing the loss,
Coach Hauser said of the team,
“when I look back at the St. Mary’s
game, I was proud of the way the
boys came out and worked hard. I
could have tried a couple different
things defensively, but you can always look back and wonder what if
I tried this or that.”
The team had played very
hard, but was getting worn out as
they had just played the William
Aberhart game a few nights earlier.
“The boys won three quarters of
the game, and I believe it just came
down to getting worn out, and St.
Mary’s shooters got hot towards
the end,” said Coach Hauser.
As the season ends, most
of the team is beginning to prepare
their minds for next season as most
of the core of team is currently in
grade 11. Coach Hauser thought of
“plan as of now is to come back
and stay with this group of kids for
next year, and I believe they will
have a good chance next year and
be more competitive as well.”
After the loss most of
the players were disappointed that
their season had been ended, but
Coach Hauser told them he was
proud of them for “leaving a 120%
effort on the floor” and trying their
best.
Overall, Coach Hauser
was very proud of the team, but
said they could have done a few
things better over the course of the
season. When asked to rate the season out of 10, Coach Hauser said,
“I would give it a 6. We could have
done better, but overall the boys
had fun and learned some new
things.”
Even though the season
ended with a disappointing loss,
there is plenty to look forward to
for next year’s Senior Boys team.
They will have had one season of
experience under their belt and
increased chemistry between the
players. With a returning core and
coach, the future for the Senior
Boys Basketball team looks very
bright indeed.
By Lourdes Morand
and finished school to become a classes, which is really nice.
teacher and came back out here FEVER: How do you enjoy
coaching at Scarlett?
Darren Colquhoun sits permanently.
down with the FEVER to talk FEVER: What is your job as a Colquhoun: Love it! The students
are always great. Usually we have
about the past year and his Coach coach?
of the Year Award for an excellent Colquhoun: Getting them pre- a lot of strong volleyball players.
season preformed phenomenally pared for games and tournaments, The hardest part is picking the
by the team, coach and volunteers. finding a system, getting them to team at the beginning of the year
FEVER: Who is the award by?
work together, finding a role for because there [are] so many great
players.
Colquhoun: It is the Calgary each individual.
FEVER: What is your favourite
Senior High School Athletic
part about coaching?
Association (Calgary based “What I always like is
seeing the students
Colquhoun: We always do well!
award) Volleyball Coaches
The worst we’ve done in my nineAward. We play sports with learn something new”
teen years here would have been
The Calgary Band of Education and the Calgary Catho- FEVER: So, as a coach, you fit when we won the Division 2 title,
lic school division. Schools like the pieces together to make a which is the 9th best team. Every
other time we’ve been in Division
Bishop Grandin, Bishop Carol team?
and Churchill compete. All the Colquhoun: Exactly. You can 1, the top 8 teams. We’re almost
schools are in one sport federa- have three of the best players in always in the finals or semi-finals.
tion. [There are] something like the city, but if you can’t get three It’s very good. We are exceptional.
48 high schools, that we would more guys to work together, or if FEVER: What do you have complay volleyball, basketball and they can’t work together, you’re ing up next year?
soccer against.
not going to be the best team in Colquhoun: We have six returnFEVER: How was the season?
the city. We had a lot of athletes, ing veterans; that always bodes
Colquhoun: The Senior Boys and then they’ve got to learn how well. We have a lot of really great
Volleyball did fantastic! We won to be team players, and [learn] grade elevens from the junior
the Cities, which was huge. They their spot on the team, how to team.
were unbelievable, great games make other people better so that FEVER: What are the requirements to make it in the team?
[as we won] five games out of a they can win the cities.
Colquhoun:
best of five. It was
One year I
absolutely fantashad
eleven
tic! Throughout
setters trying
the year we went
out and I took
undefeated in the
four. Normally
playoffs, quarters
I would only
and semi-finals.
take three; I
We had an undehad to train
feated year, which
one of those
is very unusual.
people for anWe have done it
other position.
before, but still,
I take posiit’s very rare to
tions, athletes,
have it happen. So
and the best
it was extremely,
athletic person
extremely exitI can train for a
ing!
select position.
FEVER: How did
Last year I had
you get involved
twenty try out;
with coaching?
Photo by Ayesha Shaikh that
means
Colquhoun:
When I first start- Mr. Colquhoun happily holds the Coach of the Year Award and his plaque eight cuts. It is
very difficult.
ed here, nineteen
years ago, I assistant coached the FEVER: How did you learn to do FEVER: What were you most
thrilled about this season?
Women’s Volleyball team. The that over the years?
following year, the coach went on Colquhoun: I’ve gone to a few Colquhoun: This year was really
a sabbatical and never came back coaching clinics. In general; exiting. Of my starting six playto Scarlett. I started coaching the spending so much time with the ers, they were all interchangeable!
team also helps; we have one When we trained them for a set
Senior girls in my second year.
FEVER: How did you combine hour and a half practises every position, we got better yet. I had
day of the week from September interchangeable players that I reboth coaching and science?
Colquhoun: I went to school, to November. Unless we have a ally easily could have had them
loved sciences, and was going to game which takes more than an played wherever they wanted to
become a science teacher or some- hour and a half, or a tournament and really thrown off the competithing in sciences like pharmacy. I which goes all day [for] three tion.
did leave Manitoba to come out days. Provincials were Tuesday to
here for one year that turned into Saturday. I get to know them very
three years. I met my wife here well. I get to see them outside of
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Now that the trade deadline is over, the number one priority for temporary general manager
Brian Burke will be rebuilding, beginning with finding a permanent
general manager who will carry this
organization through the rebuild
and hopefully beyond. It is pretty
obvious that Burke would like to
find a general manager before the
draft this June in Philadelphia.
There are a number of
candidates out there right now,
but obviously none that Burke has
been sold on. Regardless of who
the general manager turns out to
be, the team has a long list at hand.
The Flames are in the midst of a
key rebuild that will determine
the identity of their organization
for years to come. The most important part of an organization’s
rebuild is building off their youth.
The Flames have had
a slow, yet steady, process of
drafting and developing talented
young players which must continue for the team’s future success.
An interesting GM with
an impressive resumé is Rick
Dudley. Dudley is currently an
assistant GM in Montreal with
the Canadians. Burke and Dudley have ties with one another as
Dudley was named Director of
Player Personnel in 2011 for the
Toronto Maple Leafs when Burke
was GM there. He is reliable and
carries a keen eye for hockey.
One name that has also
surfaced as of late is former Dallas Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk,
given his history with the Flames
including helping the team to their
only Stanley Cup in team history
as a player on the roster. Nieuwendyk made some agreeable
moves as GM of the Stars, but also
some very questionable ones. He
is a wildcard, there is no question.
The Flames lack key
players in each position, primarily
defense. Hartley coaches a very respectable defensive system despite
the lack of talented blueliners. It is
clear that captain Mark Giordano
is the furthest thing from an issue,
but building the top six around him
may be a challenge. The Flames
do not have very many prospects
on defense which may be wor-
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risome. There are few d-men on
the prospect chart. The few that
carry some potential behind their
names are Patrick Sieloff, Tyler
Wotherspoon, and Keegan Kanzig.
Sieloff is a wrecking ball
on the blue line who is not afraid
to deliver a big hit when needed.
His hockey IQ is outstanding, and
he is a defensive stud. The Michigan native is very much comparable to Giordano. He currently
resides with the Windsor Spitfires
of the Ontario Hockey League.
Wotherspoon has been
given an opportunity this season
to play a handful of games with
the big club. He was recalled from
the Flame’s American Hockey
League affiliate, the Abbotsford
Heat, on March 6. This former
Portland Winterhawk has size
and plays with it too. He will
be given a great chance to succeed in the Flame’s organization.
Kanzig is the typical
Brian Burke kind of player. His
towering height of 6’7” and jawdropping weight of 245 pounds at
only nineteen years of age makes
him a threat every time he is on
the ice. The Victoria Royal gives
an impression of a solid aggressive
defenseman and has already been
compared to other aggressive defenders Matt Carkner of the New
York Islanders and Deryk Engelland of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Next on the to-do list:
forwards. The Flames charged
into the 2013 draft with three firstround picks and selected Sean Monahan(6), Emilie Poirier(22), and
Morgan Klimchuk(28). All three
are sure to be substantial pieces
to the Flames rebuild as all are
first-round picks. It is a given that
players drafted in later rounds do
not draw as much attention as a
high draft pick, but here is a look
at some players who could become future stars for the Flames.
Markus Granlund is a
skilled forward who lacks size,
but makes up for it by playing
big. His puck-handling in tight
spaces and superb vision make
him a very interesting piece going forward for the Flames. He has
appeared in a number of games
with the Flames so far this season
--
putting up respectable numbers
for a rookie in only a few games.
Two words: Johnny
Gaudreau. Flames fans have been
waiting for this Boston College
star since his amazing World
Junior Championship with the
United States a few short years
ago. The one thing that plagues
Gaudreau is his astonishing size of
only 5’9”—and that is highballing.
A very interesting fact is Gaudreau’s linemate at Boston College
is centreman Bill Arnold, whom
the Flames have also drafted. Together, the two form two-thirds of
the best line in college hockey. It
will be interesting moving forward
to see if Arnold and Gaudreau can
make the Flames roster, whether as linemates, or individually.
Last but certainly not
least: goaltending. There is no
question
the
Flames have a
big void to fill
without Miikka
Kiprusoff
in
the net for the
first time in almost a decade
but
Flames
management
does not seem
nearly as worried as most.
They have not
exactly drafted
any all-stars in
the cage in recent years for
the right reason, but they
have a couple
of names that
are
certainly
interesting.
The Flames recalled Finnish
goaltender Joni
Ortio at the
beginning of
March and he
has played pretty well, given
the situation.
It is absolutely
ridiculous to
compare this
kid to fellow
Turku product
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Andrei Vasilevsky (nineteenth
overall selected by the Tampa
Bay Lightning) and Malcolm
Subban (twenty-fourth overall selected by the Boston Bruins) in
the draft, it is pretty impressive to
say Gillies will be one of the best.
The Flames have a number of prospects that can fill in-depth positions
if injuries occur and can be absolutely effective while doing so.
Max Reinhart, Corban Knight, Ben
Kiprusoff this early in his career Hanowski, and Paul Byron are all
given Kiprusoff’s unbelievable intriguing names and all under the
reputation, but Ortio could build age of 25 despite their veteran play.
The upcoming 2014 draft
a steady NHL career of his own. In 2012, the Flames drafted a de- in Philly will be a crucial moment
cent back-up college goaltender in in the entire organization’s future.
the third round, Jon Gillies. Now, The Flames go into the draft carGillies the starting goaltender for rying only one first-rounder this
Providence in the NCAA, car- year, rather than three, but this one
pick is
ries a 2013
almost
World
Junior Cham- “The most important part of an sure to
p i o n s h i p organization’s rebuild is building be one
of the
gold medal
off their youth.”
highest
around his
in franneck,
and
chise
is now the
history.
Flames most
The Flames have a long,
prominent goaltending prospect. This 6’5, butterfly-style goal- bumpy road ahead of them, but with
tender has been touted to be one steady drafting, good coaching, and
of the best goalies drafted in the growing management, the rebuild
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Senior Girls Basketball season scores
titudes!” Gibb said of the team
players’ prospects of continuing
When good things come to play. Many of the girls have
to an end, it is usually sad. How- even received scholarships thanks
ever, the end of the season for the to their exceptional talents. NoSenior Girls Basketball team is a tably, Vanessa Lim won the Artime for celebration. They played lene McGinn Award for the top
female basketball
student in the city.
The award includes
a large trophy, as
well as scholarship
money; this is a big
achievement
for
which she should be
congratulated. With
their skills, the girls
are sure to have a
bright future in basketball.
Though they
may go on to play
for
universities,
the girls are sure to
Photo by Loula Agelopoulos always
remember
Abby Gibb, Grade 12, dribbles down the court
playing for Scarlett.
exceptionally well in all their “I loved being a Lancer. As soon
games, remaining undefeated un- as I tried out in grade ten, I knew
til their last game in the playoffs. I was going to love playing at this
They faced William Aberhart’s school. The people you get to play
team on March 11, and lost 61- with are awesome. Not only did I
58. It was a close game that kept develop my skills in basketball,
the fans on the edge of their seats. but also as an overall person,”
Unfortunately, Aberhart managed Gibb commented on her experito score those three extra points ence as a Lancer. While she may
that determined the outcome of not be wearing the white jersey
the game.
with the word “Scarlett” on it to
Though the girls will not games anymore, she, along with
be advancing, their spirits are still the rest of the team, will always
high. They enjoyed the season and cherish the memory of it.
had fun, which is what the sport is The team has benefited
all about. The girls came together from being on the school’s team,
to build one of the strongest teams but the school has benefited just
the school has seen. Abby Gibb, as much. The Senior Girls all conGrade 12, commented, “This year tributed to making the school feel
has definitely been a pretty solid like a community that comes toyear. I feel like we have really gether to support those who excel
come together as a team and are at what they are doing.
Like many Lancers bealways willing to give 110% with fore them, the Senior Girls will
everything that we do.”
Her words reflect the leave their mark on the school,
Lancer pride that the girls of the and on the senior teams to come.
teams so clearly have plenty of. Gibb provides some useful advice
Regardless of the fact that they to the Junior Girls, so they will be
did not make it to the City Cham- able to follow in the team’s footpionship game, they have done steps, “Advice that I would give
well and the school is proud of to the Junior Girls coming up is
them.
to make sure to always stay posi
As the girls are all in tive and always give everything
grade 12, this is their last year you’ve got.
playing as Lancers. Many of Making sure you stay fothe players will continue to play cused throughout the season, but
basketball at the university level also having fun, is the key to sucthough. “I think that overall this cess.” That is good advice for the
team has the best average of girls Junior Girls, but can also be apcapable of playing CIS. We all plied by all Lancers to whatever
have great skill and awesome at- they are trying to achieve.
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On March 1 Tim Bozon, ple closest to Bozon to get checked
forward for the Western Hockey for the disease and for people who
League’s Kootenay Ice, was admit- spent extended time with the playted to Royal University Hospital in er to be offered an antibiotic. MenSaskatoon. The twenty year-old ingitis is typically contracted from
player was diagnosed with Neisse- bacteria that can be spread through
ria Meningitis, a form of bacterial coughing, sneezing and kissing.
meningitis. Meningitis is the swell- Because players on a hockey team
ing of the protective membranes typically share water bottles dursurrounding the brain and the spi- ing practices and games, it was
nal cord caused by bacteria, virus- necessary for all of Bozon’s Kooes or micro-organisms. The disease tenay Ice teammates to be given
one round of antibiotics as a precan be fatal if it is left untreated.
The day before his admit- caution. Saskatoon Blades’ playtance, the Kootenay Ice had beat- ers were also given a round of the
en the Saskatoon Blades 4-2 and antibiotics because their arena was
Bozon had scored a goal for his the last Bozon played in before his
team. The athletic therapist for the diagnosis. Fortunately, after the anIce, Cory Cameron, said that after tibiotic use was monitored, it was
the game Bozon began
“Within hours found that no other
to feel unwell and his of being admit- players had contractcondition did not im- ted to hospital, ed the disease.
Bozon
While
prove even after he
Bozon was put was in the hospital,
took medication. When
the young player woke into a medically hockey fans across
America
up the next morning in induced coma in North
hopes
that
his
and
Europe,
where
pain, Cameron made the
decision to bring Bozon body could fight Bozon is from, sent
the disease.” support and love to
to the hospital. A mixthe player and his
ture of the pain Bozon
family
and
friends
via social mewas feeling and his lack of responsiveness is what convinced Camer- dia and even sent gifts like blankets and fruit baskets. Teams from
on that he needed more treatment.
Within hours of being ad- across the WHL also had placards
mitted to hospital, Bozon was put signed by people in their respecinto a medically induced coma in tive organizations as well as fans
hopes that his body could fight off and delivered them to the hospital
the disease. Doctors kept Bozon in room that Bozon was in. Bozon’s
a comatose state for thirteen days parents, Phillipe and Helene, flew
before they began to gradually in from their home in France to be
wake him up. After being woken with their son and they gave upup, the neurologist who worked dates to the public about their son
with the player, Dr. Gary Hunter, as much as they possibly could.
said that Bozon recovered very Later, during a press conference
well and very quickly from the dis- after he was released from hospiease. Hunter did caution, though, tal, Bozon would thank everyone
that even though they expect for their support: “You can tell
Bozon to make a full recovery, that that it is a rivalry in the league but
it will take months of rehabilitation you’re still human, still a hockey
before he can start playing hockey player and it’s really emotional to
see that.”
again.
Bozon was eventually
At the time that Bozon’s condition was first announced, released from hospital on Friday,
health officials in Saskatchewan March 28. He immediately left
had to notify anyone who may Saskatchewan to go back to his
have had contact with the player. Kootenay Ice team. On March
This notification allowed the peo- 29, the Kootenay Ice were set to
face the Calgary Hitmen in game
six of their first-round playoff series. Bozon dropped the puck in a
ceremonial puck-drop in front of
Kootenay’s home fans at Western
Financial Place in Cranbrook, BC.
As a sign of respect for the young
man, every Calgary Hitmen player
and coach left their bench to shake
Bozon’s hand. It was an emotional
start to a game that would end with
Kootenay winning 5-3 and clinching the series four wins to two.
In a press conference earlier that day, it was evident that
there were still some lingering effects from the disease present for
Bozon. He had lost some weight
since being hospitalized and his
voice was faint and raspy, but other than that he seemed healthy and
alert. Bozon told the media that he
would fly to Montreal before heading back with his parents to France
where he would begin the rehabilitation process. As a Montreal
Canadiens prospect, some team
officials wanted to meet with him
to check up on him before he made
it back to Europe. Bozon also took
the time at the press conference to
once again thank everyone for the
support: “You can tell the hockey
world is a hockey family.”
After his month-long stay
in the hospital, the Bozon family
now faces hefty medical bills. It
is expected that the cost the family will face will exceed $100 000.
Because Bozon is from Europe, his
health coverage is based on what
his major junior team can provide.
According to WHL officials, the
health insurance provided by the
team will not be enough to cover
all of the expenses.
WHL commissioner Ron
Robinson said during a press conference, “We’re looking to find
ways in which we can help the
family offset these costs.” The
league has created a trust fund in
Bozon’s name. Donations for the
family can be made at any BMO
Bank of Montreal location in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Junior Girls Basketball
season comes to a close
steadily ticked off the seconds of this vital
By Michella Thai
match, everything became more intense and
and Helena Gagnier
fast-paced. With the game rapidly progress
The Junior Girls Basketball team ing, the girls were constantly on their toes,
and Lancer supporters can now embrace a prepared to do anything in order to win. Unrecently-ended season, even if it wound up fortunately, they fell short of their goal and
the season ended for the team with 24 reshort of a championship.
This season was full of ups and spectable points lighting up the scoreboard,
downs; wins and losses; and most of all, compared to St. Francis’s 79.
learning experiences. The girls steadily im- E v e n
“Even if the
proved and are looking forward to playing if the playoffs
again next year.
ended early for playoffs ended
early for the
The Junior Girls Basketball team the Junior Girls,
began its season in December when twelve the
memories Junior Girls, the
athletically-talented girls successfully made and skills gained
memories and
the team. They began practicing immedi- from the season skills gained from
ately, coached by Andrew Rasmussen, and will be unforget- the season will be
soon reached their first league game on table. The girls, unforgettable.”
December 9, when they defeated Winston primarily made
Churchill with a score of 64-46. The team up of grade tens,
began their winning streak, finding an equal- know that this is not the end of their basketly satisfying victory on December 17 when ball careers and anticipate a highly competithey faced Notre Dame, winning easily with tive season starting next December.
“It was an amazing season,” says
a final score of 72-50.
From there, the competition grew Allyse Oland, Grade 10, as she speaks of her
harder, and though the girls put up a fear- team’s season of five wins and five losses.
some fight, they “We all bonded and became friends as well
“The skills and lost their next two as improving our skills. It’s a great group of
passion for the league games, first girls to play with and it was a great experisport steadily to Bishop Grandin ence.”
Throughout this season, the Junior
and then to Robert improved
throughout the Thirsk. The skills Girls played a combined total of eleven
entire season” and passion for the league and championship games, led by cosport steadily im- captains Krista Donkersloot, grade 11, and
proved throughout McKenna Howard, grade 10. With the spirit
the entire season; however, the junior girls and passion that Juniors Girls possess, there
season peaked at the quarterfinals, where is no doubt they will strive to play again next
they unfortunately lost in a tough match year on either the junior or senior team.
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Scarlett FEVER
Continued from page 33
FEVER: Where were you before
you coached at Scarlett?
Colquhoun: I was actually in Brandon,
Manitoba. I coached a women’s team,
co-ed team, and a boys team at my high
school, and an adult men’s team as well. I
was playing and coaching on a few of them.
All volleyball.
FEVER: How did you react to the award?
Colquhoun: I was very, very surprised. It
was given to me at a staff meeting in front
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April 2014
cial congratulations to Mr. Colquhoun for
being the second coach in our school to receive this honorary award.
Congratulations Scarlett for an excellent
season; see you next game!
“It is different being a
good player and then a
good player as a part of
a team”
The undefeated volleyball team poses for a celebratory picture with their banner and awards
of all the staff. I had no clue it was
coming because you can only be
nominated for it. I was nominated
by a parent and a couple of teachers. Scarlett’s Assistant Principal,
who knows me very well, gave it
to me - Tom Bishop.
FEVER: Has Scarlett received this
award
before?
Colquhoun: This is the 6th year
for this award, [and it] has been
given for the second time at Scarlett. Janet Gutterson received it
two years ago.
The Junior Girls alongside their coach, Andrew Rasmussen, during a home game
against St. Francis.
During the quarterfinal match, the
girls were under pressure to win in order to
move forward in the championship. As St.
Francis was the top team in the North Division, the girls had to give it their all, and play
the best they had all season. As the clock
Each team member will continue to
strive to reach their individual goals of improving and reaching their full potential, as
well as their team goal of bringing home a
banner to hang proudly on the wall of Scarlett’s gymnasium, proof that they truly are
the best in the city.
FEVER: What teacher involvement did we have this year?
Colquhoun: This year we had Janet Gutterson coaching JV girls,
Tyler Spooner coaching senior
girls, myself coaching senior boys
and Raynell Prince coaching junior
boys.
We will continue to support the growing sport community
in Dr. E. P. Scarlett. And a spe- The plaque presented to Mr. Colquhoun by C.S.H.S.A.A

Scarlett students venture to Europe for the spring break

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