The Leonid

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Editors & Staff
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May the luck of the Irish be with you in this season of
good fortune, charms and more than a few leprechauns. This
issue’s two senior spotlights are accomplished athletes,
Caroline DeFrank and Christian Tutsock, who provide a laidback aura to our halls. With March comes Women’s History
Month and St. Patrick’s Day, two celebrations that are
highlighted with two feminine tributes and historical tidbits.
Also featured are film reviews on the Lego Movie and a
Hitchcock classic, as well as musical spotlights on Billy Joel,
Abandon All Ships and female rappers. Staff writer Lexie
Sherman shares her experience with a University of
Pittsburgh sleep study and Kaitlin McCracken gives her
perspective of the sophomore retreat on February 14th. Also at
the end of February, on the 20th, the St. Ignatius Scholars and
members of Campus Ministry had the opportunity to listen to
author Chris Lowney, which Kaitlin highlights with skill. As these bitter winds and snow
mounds begin to diminish, let us all remember that "March is an in between month, when wintry
winds are high. But milder days remind us all, Spring's coming by and by."
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March 2014
The Leonid
Bishop Canevin High School
2700 Morange Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Editors: Serena Johnson and Lauren Villella
Layout: Serena Johnson and Lauren Villella
Cover Designer: Deanna Volz
Advisor: Mrs. Finnegan
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Issue 6
Senior Spotlight on Caroline DeFrank
By: Tanner Richardson ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Caroline DeFrank is this issue’s senior spotlight,
but she is no stranger to special recognition. She is an
outstanding athlete and an even better person. Caroline is a
WPIAL and state champion as a basketball player and
involved in FBLA, Interact, the National Honor Society,
Junior Achievement, yearbook, and Spanish Club. Caroline
has also earned trips to Hershey for cross country and
track.
Being senior spotlight is a pretty big deal. When the
staff voted for Caroline and she heard the news, she was
ecstatic. “It is a huge honor. I was so excited when I heard!
A special shout out goes to Tanner for pulling through for
me!” Anyone who knows Caroline knows the big DeFrank
family. Caroline has two brothers and two sisters, and there
is never a dull moment in the household. Caroline is also
the oldest member of the class of 2014 and she is excited
for her next step going to the University of Pittsburgh to
study business. She is also going to run for the Panthers
next year! Although she is ready for her next step, Caroline would like to let us know that she
will miss seeing her friends every day. Junior year was her favorite year of school because it was
her best sports season and that is when her friend group got as close as they are now. (I also think
it has to do with the fact that I took her to homecoming.)
Caroline is a triathlete at BC. Among basketball,
track
and
cross country, the latter is her favorite sport
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because she loves running. I made the rather humble
Class: College IC3
Caroline choose three words to describe herself. “I am
outgoing, talkative (we know), and a shopaholic.” If she
Teacher: Mr. Wanamaker
could go anywhere in the world with anyone, it would
Meal: Pasta
be Italy with her sister Angela because she always has
Color: Blue
wanted to go. I asked her to describe a perfect day. “It
Quote: “Don’t give up… don’t
would be a hot summer day, waking up to go on a long
ever give up.” – Jim Valvano
run at North Park, and then going to the pool to lay out
and sleep, and doing something with my friends at
Best Friends: Jules Hart, Alaina
night.”
McGuire, Carrie Bunevich, and
All in all, Caroline is going to leave quite a
Becca Vanek
legacy behind her at BC. She works tirelessly and is
Super power: super strength,
always putting others before herself. Caroline has a
because I get told I’m so weak all
message to the underclassmen. “Since you didn’t have
the time!
Mr. Bowen, you didn’t get to hear the weekly speech
Season: summer
about how fast high school goes. Although it sometimes
got old, it could not have been more accurate.” Good
Movie: Dear John/ Hunger Games
luck at Pitt, Caroline. You deserve it!
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Senior Spotlight on Christian Tutsock
By: Serena Johnson ‘14
Leonid Editor
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s Christian Tutsock.
We have heard of him, we love him, but we don’t know
much about this issue’s senior spotlight. The bulk of the BC
community may not know the many things going on in that
intriguing head of his. Christian is a bit of a mystery.
However, as everyone knows, I love to crack a good case, so
I was determined to get to know him.
Christian grew up with his two brothers, Matt and
Greg. Like quite a few of his Canevin peers, he attended
kindergarten through eighth grade at Saints Simon and Jude.
He has a relatively laid-back home life and enjoys playing
video games and listening to music in his spare time.
Speaking of home, a piece of it comes to school with him
daily – his brother, Matt, a sophomore. “I get enough of him
at home,” he said with a smile. His time here at Canevin
isn’t entirely dedicated to avoiding his sibling though. Many
memories have been made in these corridors, most notably,
his entire junior year lunch period… for reasons he failed to
mention. I suppose he was still trying to keep that
mysterious aura. Either way, he had a great time and looks
back at the past few years fondly.
Much of what makes Christian, well, Christian, mainly revolves around sports. As a
dedicated member of Canevin’s baseball and bowling teams, he’s really athletic and enjoys
staying active. He pitches and plays in the outfield; both positions he excels in greatly.
Christian had one comment about the bowling
CHRISTIAN’S FAVS:
team. “I regret not playing as a freshman,” he
said. He missed out on the opportunity to join the Movie(s): Hunger Games Series
group earlier, but he’s been getting strikes since
sophomore year – in the latter activity, not the Artist(s): Taylor Swift, Imagine
Dragons, and Portugal. The Man
former (hopefully not too many anyway).
Despite four years of good times and Video Game(s): Call of Duty,
staying incognito on the social scene, Christian is Assassin’s Creed
looking forward to a very bright future. “I hope to
pursue a career as an athletic trainer after Subject: Dismissal
attending Cal U.” We wish you all the luck in the Superhero: Superman
world with this endeavor, Christian. We’re sure
you will shine.
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Author Chris Lowney Speaks at BC
By: Kaitlin McCracken ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
On Thursday, February 20, the St. Ignatius Scholars and the
Campus Ministry Team had the opportunity to listen to author Chris
Lowney speak about leadership. Mr. Lowney, who currently lives in New
York, was in Pittsburgh to give a lecture at St. Paul’s Seminary and
fortunately was able to schedule time to talk to the students.
Mr. Lowney travels the world giving lectures on topics ranging
from leadership, decision-making, and business ethics, just to name a few.
His faith is a very big part of his life. He attended Regis Jesuit High
School and then furthered his education at Fordham University. After high
school, he entered the seminary. After six years of discernment, he
realized that being a priest was not his calling. Mr. Lowney then moved on
to a career in the business world. He liked his job at JP Morgan as the
Managing Director and worked in various places, such as Tokyo,
Singapore, New York, and London, but still felt like he needed a job where he would reach out directly to
people.
In 2001, he decided to explore a new career path as an author. He has gained recognition from his
books and was even a finalist for the Book of the Year Award for Heroic Leadership, his favorite book to
write. It was his first book and writing it was an adventure. He recognized the leadership qualities that he
had learned as a Jesuit seminarian and compared it to the needs in the corporate world. Mr. Lowney is on
the board of Catholic Health Initiatives. He founded the Jesuit Commons, which offers online classes to
people who are refugees. Mr. Lowney is a very impressive man with so many accomplishments.
When Mr. Lowney spoke at BC, his main topic was leadership, but he also included a little
information about his book, Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads. His lecture began with a
reflection on who we consider to be leaders. Names, such as Sidney Crosby and Oprah Winfrey, came up,
and Mr. Lowney wanted everyone to realize that leaders don’t have to be famous. We all have the ability
to be leaders, and it is up to us to show that we can lead. His book is all about how we can lead like Pope
Francis. His research for the book came from the seminarians who lived with Pope Francis. Mr. Lowney
discovered that Pope Francis was just as humble before he came into the spotlight. For example, Pope
Francis always did the laundry for the seminarians. He also told us that Pope Francis had already bought
his plane ticket back to Buenos Aires before he found out that he was voted as the new pope.
Surprisingly, Mr. Lowney has never met Pope Francis, but he has been within 50 yards of him when the
pope was still a cardinal. He would love to meet him in the future.
At the end of the lecture, I had the chance to ask our speaker a few questions. Of the 24 countries
he has lectured in, his favorites include Indonesia and Ecuador. “They are so different from the United
States,” he said. Leadership is his favorite topic because it leads to a two-way conversation. “Everyone
has opinions and ideas on leadership, and I love to hear different perspectives on leadership,” he said.
Students are the only group that he lectures to that makes him nervous. “I worry that students will be
bored and not pay attention, but students are the most rewarding to lecture to because of their very
profound ideas which are touching.” He tries to use very humanistic language in order not to offend
anyone. By using this type of tactic, he has written books that appeal to those of great faith and those who
have very little faith. I asked him if he had any predictions on what Pope Francis will do. “He will
surprise us. He is open and willing to change,” he said. I asked him for his best advice for students to
become leaders. “Everyone has the potential to be a leader at any moment; even people who are good and
bad can be leaders in society.” Hopefully, we can all take advice from Mr. Lowney and apply it to our
own lives.
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Learn to Discern
By: Kaitlin McCracken ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
On Friday, February 14, the sophomore class attended
their annual retreat at Sts. Simon and Jude School. With the
help of Mr. Lang, Mrs. Stalczynski, Mr. Fox, Mrs. Bentley,
Fr. Jay, and the senior leaders and members of Kairos, the
sophomores learned to discern, which was the theme for the
day. Learning to discern is centered on the idea of how to
choose what the right thing is. Sometimes this is really
difficult to do. The purpose of the retreat was to help make
the right decisions even though there are so many negative
influences surrounding teenagers.
The retreat included a variety of activities that ensured that everyone had an enjoyable
time. There were movie clips, activities with the whole group, and time in smaller groups that
rotated between various sessions. Some of the sessions included speeches as well as activities
lead by the seniors. After a busy morning, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch. The day
concluded with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the church. Everyone that either attended
or helped at the retreat had a great time.
Campus Ministry Hopes to Raise Awareness
By: Mary Hicks ‘14
Leonid Guest Writer
For Lent, the Campus Ministry Team, or God Squad, wanted to do something special and
meaningful. As a group, we decided we needed to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Students do not think of human trafficking as an issue in our area, and this needs to change.
In order to raise awareness, the Campus Ministry Team, with Fr. Jay’s assistance, has
arranged for purple bracelets labeled #stopthetraffick to be distributed to the students and faculty.
In addition, members of the Bishop Canevin community will help “Purple the School” by
wearing purple ties, socks, or headbands on Fridays during Lent.
As a final attempt to raise awareness and help mission
efforts focused on human trafficking, there will be collection
boxes throughout the school. These collection boxes will be used
to gather spare change to donate to this mission.
The Campus Ministry Team hopes to be able to raise
awareness about human trafficking and, at the same time, raise
money to support mission efforts focused on human trafficking.
Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the prevention of human
trafficking altogether.
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Human Trafficking
Igniting a Crusade Against the Modern World’s Greatest Injustice
By: Lauren Villella ‘14
Leonid Editor
Manipulation. Isolation. Extreme
psychological terror. These are the words
that embody human trafficking, a
heartbreaking form of modern slavery that
has quickly become the third largest
growing criminal industry in the world. The
deathly grip of human trafficking, however,
is not prejudiced or sparing – it occurs in
every country, in every US state, and
perhaps most frighteningly, right here in the communities of western PA. While the victims of
human trafficking are predominantly women and young girls, men and foreign nationals are
targets as well, and the psychological impact of such torment is devastating and profound. The
secrets that swim in the eyes of human trafficking victims pierce the soul of anyone who beholds
them. Their eyes whisper sadness, intense fear, hopelessness and desperation, and they beckon to
a soul that has been abused to the point of destruction. Human trafficking victims are not just
sexually exploited, but often starved, beaten and forced to take arduous jobs with little or no pay.
In this season of Lent, Pope Francis has put the spotlight on selflessness and encourages
all of us to lift our voices for those who have none, like the victims of human trafficking. The
Pope’s daily tweet on Ash Wednesday reflected his new crusade: “Lent is a good time for
sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.” The final and perhaps
most poignant thought that embodies the devastating crime known as human trafficking is the
reminder that we all have a duty to speak up and say something. As we all strive to protect the
dignity of every human being and put an end to modern slavery, let us remember the words of
William Wilberforce: “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that
you did not know.”
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Educate yourself. Know the signs of human trafficking.
Victims often exhibit poor mental health, abnormal behavior, poor physical
health and lack of control over life. Remember, human trafficking is the use
of force, fraud or coercion to compel a victim to provide labor or services.
For help, call the Pittsburgh FBI Trafficking Hotline: 412-432-4122
Final thought: “Whenever one person steps up and says, ‘wait a minute-this is wrong,’ it helps others to do the same.” -- Gloria Steinem
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Matball Tournament 2014
By: Tanner Richardson ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Canevin’s second annual matball tournament, held on February 17th, raised money for the
Mr. Canevin charities. Commentated by Nick Raj, filmed by our technology club, and soon to be
posted on YouTube, the tournament was electric to play in.
The day’s first game included The Flint Tropics Elite vs. Chase V. and the Star Catchers.
Runs scored by seniors, Alexa Walsh and Cal Tarasi, and stellar defense and good tactical play
from Randy Unger and yours truly helped the Tropics win 2-0. The second game included the
Baconators and 2K16. In a game where errors were made for one team and the other team
capitalized, 2K16 came up victorious 4-0. The last game of the first round was between The
Purple Pounders and the Thunder Buddies. The Thunder Buddies led 4-1 after two innings, but
the Purple Pounders came roaring back, scoring seven runs in the highest scoring game of the
tournament. Final score 8-4 Pounders.
The semifinals came next in a matchup between 2K16 and the last year’s swag-filled,
runner-up, Money Team. Money Team, receiving a first round bye due to lack of teams, was
eager to get their “powerhouse” team on the court, however 2K16 was having none of it. Early
runs were scored by Mitch Taufer, Sean Fitzgerald, and Reed Rolosky and solid defense and
pitching by Austin Liebro and Dom Palmosina never let Money Team get rolling. In maybe the
biggest upset of the tournament, 2K16 won 3-0. The next semifinal game between the Purple
Pounders and The Flint Tropics Elite was a defense battle. An early run scored by Cal Tarasi was
enough for the Tropics to pull it off. The story of the game was the girls from Flint catching
everything. Carrie Bunevich, Sydney Fitzgerald, and Alexa Walsh all made stellar catches and
kept the Pounders off the board. The final score was 1-0.
The finals were between two teams that no one expected to be there, The Elite Tropics
from Flint vs. the young guns, 2K16. In a packed house, there were chants of “ELE” the Tropics
motto; they were clearly the crowd favorite. The1st inning included a stellar defensive play by
Mitchell Taufer of 2K16 and an even better play by yours truly for the Flint Tropics. Defense
was the tone of the game people getting thrown out left and right and good teamwork from both
sides. After a couple of questionable calls, Mitchell Taufer scored the game’s first run. That was
all that was needed and a late run scored by Reed Rolosky sealed the deal for the 2K16ers. The
final score was 2-0.
ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: P: Randy Unger (FTE), Casey Hutzler (Purple Pounders)
INFIELDERS: Mitchell Taufer (2K16), John O’Donnell (Baconators), Tanner Richardson
(FTE), Sean Fitzgerald (2K16), Zach Cortese (Money Team), Nick Burton (Purple Pounders)
OUTFIELDERS: Julianne Hart (Money Team), Connor Jenkins (Star Catchers), Alexa Walsh
(FTE), Jonah Bayer (Star Catchers), Eric Shorthouse (Thunder Buddies), Giovanni DeMazro
(Money Team)
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Caroline DeFrank (Money Team), Ellese White (2K16), Brad
Davis (FTE), Clayton Crabbe (Star Catchers), Tony Tresky (Purple Pounders)
Coach: Jeff Ruffing (FTE)
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LONG LIVE THE KING!
By: Tanner Richardson ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Early this school year, six seniors began to raise
money for their charities. In BC’s second annual
Mr. Canevin competition, nearly $7,000 was
raised. Zach Cortese, representing the baseball
team and Ronald McDonald House, was
crowned our second Mr. Canevin. He raised
over $1,000 for his charity. Other participants
were Brennan Cahill, Pat Bernauer, Mark
Deschon, Jordan Spadafora, and Eric
Shorthouse. Zach shared his thoughts on
receiving this prestigious title. “It’s a huge
honor to win this great award. Not only do I get
to succeed the great Jim Dlugos, but I got to
raise money for a great cause and help children
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Bishop Canevin’s
The Drowsy Chaperone
will run Thursday-Saturday,
April 10-12.
All shows begin at 7:30 pm.
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Over 70 students will participate including cast, crews and orchestra.
The cast of 46 ranges from freshmen to seniors, with 13 students having leading roles.
Hope to see you there!
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March Madness
By: Julian Bonds ‘17
Leonid Staff Writer
Through the history of sports, there has never been an event quite like “March Madness.”
The NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship is decided by a 68-team, single
elimination tournament. March 27 will mark the 75th anniversary of the first NCAA
Championship Game. The 8-team tournament in 1939 concluded with the Oregon Ducks
defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes, 46-33.
The NCAA Tournament or “Big Dance,” has had its share of struggles, though. From
1939 to 1970, college basketball was torn between the NCAA Tournament and its older
adversary, the National Invitational Tournament, or NIT. The NIT was played in the famed
Madison Square Garden in New York City. Before every game was televised like it is today,
some teams chose to play in the NIT to boost publicity, even though it didn’t decide the national
champion. In 1970, the NCAA made a rule banning teams invited to the “Big Dance” from
competing in any other postseason tournament.
The NCAA Tournament grew from an 8-team tournament to a 32-team event in 1975 and
to 64 in 1985. In 2001, three more play-in games were added, creating an event known as the
“First Four,” which is played in Dayton, Ohio every year. Today, every game of the tournament,
including the play-in games, is televised on CBS and its sister stations.
Underdogs play a huge role in the NCAA Tournament. Every year, a relatively unknown
team pulls a couple upsets on the first weekend of the “Big Dance.” They capture the hearts of
Americans everywhere before changing back to normal just before the Final Four. That was
until George Mason came around. In 2006, the George Mason Patriots won their conference,
which gave them an automatic bid in the tournament as an eleven seed in the East Regional. The
underdog Patriots upset Michigan State and defending champion North Carolina. Unlike other
teams before them, though, George Mason kept going, surviving the next weekend as well. They
lost in the Final Four to Florida, but paved the way for other small schools to make a long NCAA
Tournament run. These tournament surprises are known as Cinderella teams.
March Madness is a
heavenly time of year for
basketball fans across the country.
The “Big Dance” captures the
emotion of playoffs in sports;
agony, joy, hope and heartache.
This year’s NCAA Tournament
begins on March 18 in Dayton,
Ohio and the defending champion
is Louisville. For the 76th year in a
row, we will witness the event of
the year.
Here’s to another
thrilling NCAA Tournament.
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‘Tis bitter cold, and I am sick at heart
By: Taylor Costanzo ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
With the frigid temperature of winter finally melted away, I’m sure many students were
more than ready for spring to make its appearance. The cold weather and lovely slush, that
always seems find its way to soak through shoes, are very big contributors to why people were so
ecstatic for spring to bless them with the long-awaited warmth. But I feel there is more behind
the universal longing for spring. It seems most of us are never happy with the current conditions
of the weather. Summer is too hot, winter is too cold, spring is too rainy, and fall lovers miss the
snow. Personally, I love the vibrant autumn colors and glacial winter, but I’ve noticed people
mostly crave whatever season is most unlike the present one. Why is this? The old expression,
“We always want what we can’t have” comes to mind, but at the same time, there has to be more
behind this than simply missing the warmer
weather or spring being a person’s favorite
season.
Although I find myself fonder of
the cold weather, I can’t deny my absolute
adoration for certain aspects of spring. I
love being able to open my window and let
the fragrant air of spring wisp its way into
my room. I admire being outside in general,
as do some of you, I’m sure. Even if it’s
something as simple as the pleasure of
reading or listening to music outside, after
spending months trapped inside, I’m
usually ecstatic to go outdoors and not
worry about getting frostbite. I’m sure I’m
not alone in this feeling of pent-up energy
just waiting to burst. Aside from that, it seems that there is more to love about spring than I once
assumed.
People enjoy the turn in weather, but upon asking a few random people, I learned there
are some more interesting answers behind a seemingly unanimous love for spring. Of course, the
melting away of snow and the presence of the sun (and its warmth) are always a joy, but it
appears to have more of an emotional impact for some. As spring grows closer, attitudes and
spirits almost skyrocket. It’s proven that emotions improve during the warmer, sunnier seasons
because Vitamin D produced by the sun is a key component in feelings of euphoria and general
well-being, but I’ll leave the further educating to Bill Nye. For others, the approach of spring
basically signifies the closing of the school year, and nothing beats the saccharine taste of
freedom complemented by the coveted Rita’s Italian Ice.
So, clearly, there was a lot behind this almost collective admiration for spring that I
couldn’t understand at first. I enjoy spring greatly, but I never could comprehend the uproar of
sheer excitement that I would see in my peers the nearer spring approached. But after taking their
opinions into consideration, I’ve realized that spring truly is a season to look forward to.
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Women’s History Month
Katharine Hepburn
Fierce, Determined & Brave,
She Defines What it Means to be an Iconoclast
By: Lauren Villella ‘14
Leonid Editor
All Katharine Hepburn wanted to do was wear pants.
She didn’t care one bit about style or clothes – “I was just
interested in comfort,” she declared – and yet, somehow, this
remarkable woman had arguably more influence on modern
women’s fashion that anyone before or since. It doesn’t hurt to
mention that she is considered the greatest female legend of all
time in American cinema – an enormously talented stage and
screen actress, she appeared in over forty films and garnered an
astounding four Academy Awards. She took Hollywood by
storm as a 25-year-old actress in her film debut in 1932, and
what she brought to that role and the countless others that
followed was something new and exciting – and unprecedented
in the extreme. From the first moment she appeared on the
screen, the audience knew that they were in the midst of
someone special: tall and lean, with soaring cheekbones and
wearing a pair of trousers, Katharine Hepburn became a new
kind of screen heroine. In honoring Women’s History Month, there are few trailblazers who
embody the essence of the female spirit more perfectly than Kate, and her fierce intelligence and
steely independence continue to empower women.
To understand the magnetic appeal of an unconventional woman like Kate Hepburn, one
must first realize that she could have very easily been a victim of the times in which she lived.
She was born in 1907 to progressive parents who encouraged her love of adventure and selfdiscovery – they didn’t bat an eye when their daughter cut her hair short like a boy’s or
demanded to be called ‘Jimmy.’ Touched early by tragedy after the unexplained suicide of her
older brother, Kate’s trademark determination and boldness became apparent early on when she
ventured into theatre and showed up at rehearsals in trousers. Though it was decades before it
was considered acceptable for women to do so, Kate never traded her pants for skirts or dresses,
things she deemed “the devil’s inventions.” With an intelligence far ahead of her time, Kate’s
open-minded thinking and spirited originality paved the way for her legacy as “the patron saint
of the independent American female.”
Kate once said, “My greatest strength is my common sense,” and legions of critics and
film buffs have echoed that sentiment ever since. Defying the trends of the day in favor of what
was comfortable and right for her, Kate inadvertently became the modern woman’s greatest
champion. Onscreen and off, Kate was exuberant, enthusiastic, fearless and alive – always so
alive, even when tragedy and sadness rocked her life. She is an inspiration for us all because,
more than anyone before or since, she truly realized that there is only one life to live. Kate’s
beautiful life proves that, if you live it right, then only one life is enough.
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Women’s History Month
Eva Marie Saint
With Grace Under Fire and Class Above All,
She Dazzles Moviegoers By the Millions
By: Lauren Villella ‘14
Leonid Editor
Eva Marie Saint possesses the rarest of qualities: an
unfathomable, impenetrable aura that makes her the very essence
of ‘the girl next door.’ Her life is truly a study in contrasts. How is
it, exactly, that a girl who has spent nearly seventy years in the
Hollywood spotlight has been able to successfully avoid the curse
of celebrity? How is it that an actress who won an Academy
Award for her film debut and worked with the likes of Alfred
Hitchcock has garnered a name synonymous with privacy? With a
woman as complex and extraordinary as Eva Marie Saint, answers
to these questions are more perplexing then they might at first
appear. Perhaps the most infallible way to sum up Saint’s highly
appealing but strangely commonplace mystique is to substitute her
name in a quote that was used to describe Hedy Lamarr: “When
you were with her, you were very aware you were in the presence of an icon.”
Eva Marie Saint is not overtly glamorous, scandalous or controversial. In fact, she is the
very quintessence of a middle-class New Jersey girl born to Quaker parents who encouraged her
childhood fascination with the stage and screen. After graduating from Bowling Green State
University with a degree in drama, Eva’s early career was focused on television and also
Broadway, but it was the former that earned her the first of five eventual Emmy nominations. It
was in 1951, when she was 27 years old and still in the television industry, that Eva married her
husband of almost 63 years, director Jeffrey Hayden. In a remarkable display of uncommon
common sense, Eva defied the popular attitude Hollywood adopted towards marriage at the time
– the younger the better. While starlets around her were getting married at twenty or even
younger, and more often than not to men they did not really know much less love, Eva chose a
smart age and a smart man. "I am married to a director who appreciates my work and that I want
to work,” said Eva.
Eva’s film debut came at the advanced Hollywood age of 30 and, in regards to material,
director, co-star and impact, she could not have picked better. On the Waterfront, directed by the
highly esteemed Elia Kazan, won Eva the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and shot
her career to penthouse heights. It was five years later, when she had already given birth to her
two children, that Eva further cemented her place in Hollywood history by becoming one of
Alfred Hitchcock’s trademark blondes in North by Northwest. Now at the very peak of her
career, stardom knocked on Eva’s door but, in a gesture that stunned Hollywood and the world,
she chose to simply not answer. Determined to devote herself to her family, Eva accepted only a
few occasional roles as the years went on, putting to rest an exceedingly promising career that
had dazzled millions. As for regrets, of course, Eva has none: “I was never torn between my
family and my career. My family always comes first.”
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Billy Joel: A True Legend
By: Zach McKnight ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
In February 1964, American music was changed
forever. The Beatles made their first appearance in
America on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, as
highlighted in the February issue of the Leonid. The
performance on The Ed Sullivan Show did not only inspire
young kids and Beatles fanatics, but it also inspired some
of our core musicians today. One generation change can
lead to another, and that is what happened with musical
artist Billy Joel.
After viewing the program on The Ed Sullivan
Show, Billy Joel became so inspired that he decided to
pursue a career in music. “That one performance changed
my life…Up to that moment I’d never considered playing rock as a career,” were the words of Billy Joel
concerning the life-changing Beatles performance. From then on, he became yet another voice that was
willing to change the music world forever. Billy Joel started his music career by playing each night at a
piano bar in order to help his mother make ends meet. By playing at bars each night, Billy soon went on
without graduating high school. However, after completing essays, Billy earned his diploma from his high
school 25 years later. Without high school burdening him, Billy Joel went on to create some rock bands.
He founded a rock band called “The Echoes,” soon after viewing the Beatles performance, and his career
sky-rocketed from there.
After joining and leaving several different rock groups, Billy soon decided to face the music
world on his own, and released his first solo album Cold Spring Harbor on November 1, 1971. Cold
Spring Harbor began to gain a substantial amount of attention, and soon led to Billy Joel’s signing with
major label Colombia Records. His first album released on Colombia Records was Piano Man and, even
though the record had modest sales, the title track off the record is his most widely known song to this
day. Following Piano Man, Billy released another album entitled Streetlife Serenade, and his work started
to become noticed more and more. With his fourth, full-length release The Stranger, it was clear that his
music would change the music world as anyone knew it. The album’s sales boomed and Billy’s success
began to skyrocket. In fact, The Stranger became Colombia Record’s number one selling record, won
multiple Grammys, and was ranked the seventieth greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.
With pressure and high expectations from all music critics surrounding him, Billy released his
fifth, full-length album 52nd Street, and his fame did not slow down in the slightest bit. 52nd Street sold
over 70 million copies and included many of Billy’s astonishing hits such as “Only the Good Die
Young,” “My Life,” and “Big Shot.” More and more people began to discover Billy Joel’s talents, and his
record sales never failed to increase. Billy recorded and released six more full-length albums after the
release of 52nd Street, and none of them were failures. In 993, Billy Joel released his last full-length record
entitled River of Dreams. The final song on the record “Famous Last Words” basically told the world that
Billy Joel was done recording new albums and River of Dreams would be his last album released.
Although Billy closed the page of recording and releasing new songs, he is still rocking stadiums
all over the world today at the age of 64. In fact, I was able to attend Billy Joel’s concert on February 21,
2014, and I can say that his music will never fade out. Today, his voice in concert is exactly the same as it
has always been, and his performances do not disappoint. With 20,000 people holding up lighters and
singing their lungs out, I find it safe to say that Billy Joel, the artist that got me into music and changed
the music world as we know it, will always leave an imprint on the music scene and remain a legend
forever.
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Helping to Fight the Silence
By: Zach McKnight ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
In society, metal music is often seen as “evil” or “obscene.”
However, the people that classify every type of metal music in this
way must not have taken the time to read the lyrics, understand the
meanings behind the songs, and recognize the emotion, time, hard
work, and dedication put into the music. A perfect example is the
band For Today. On February 4th, 2014, they released their fifth fulllength album Fight the Silence. For those unaware of For Today and
their music, they are a modern day metal core band, they are all
Christians, and they represent their faith through their music. They
produce positive messages and strive to make a difference in the
music scene, as well as the world.
The title track, “Fight the Silence,” spreads a message that
changed the direction the album was headed for. Lead singer, Mattie
Montgomery, became aware of the issue of human trafficking, became greatly upset, and decided to write
a record to help change the world for the better. For those unaware of what human trafficking is, it is
people, usually young kids, being sold into prostitution, and it is a huge issue in the world today. Most of
the world is unaware of the issue and the concept of the album Fight the Silence intends to fix that. “They
keep us uninformed and distracted. If they can’t fight for themselves, we’ll fight for them. It’s time to
fight the silence,” is a line in the song “Fight the Silence” and describes the fact that so many people are
unaware of modern day issues poisoning the world right now, and it is time to speak out and step up.
Many of the songs on this record depict a message to fix the wrong in the world, and some speak
a message of their faith. The song “Pariah” is the heaviest track on the record, and it tells a story of a man
being killed because of his faith in God. “I will never bow down to your idols, I know who I am. You’ll
have to put me in the ground to silence me, this is my final stand,” is the bold, strong line that opens the
song, and leads into a story that sounds like something during the Biblical times. The song “A Call to
Arms” is a very powerful track. It tells how even though many people choose to ignore the problems in
today’s society, they still exist. “Too afraid to be made to suffer, we stay safe in our luxury, while broken
people kill each other. Desperate men do desperate things,” is a very powerful line in the song, and
describes how in society most people choose to ignore problems and just worry about themselves. The
song “Break the Cycle” is another lead single from the album, and features Matty Mullins, lead singer of
the band Memphis May Fire. “Break the Cycle” screams for hope in the world. “In a world headed for
self-destruction, the answer is here. Are we too blind to see it?” rings out in the chorus, and tells us that
we have the power to make the world the way we want it to be, with God on our side. The song “Dead to
Rights” describes each person’s judgment day, and even has a passage from the Book of Revelation in the
song. The album ends with the strong track “Hated by the World.” The final track describes the hardships
the band goes through because of their faith. The lyrics tell how many people who once stood with the
band have now turned against them because of their beliefs. “I will always stand for you, even if I stand
alone,” is the final line screamed on the album, and describes how the band is never willing to give up on
their message.
For Today is a band that is willing to reach out to anyone, spread messages of positivity and hope,
and change the evil and wrongdoings in the world, some that we are unaware of. Some suffering and pain
in the world is so silent and transparent, but music is helping to fight the silence.
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BONA FIDE HU$TLERS
By: Serena Johnson ‘14
Leonid Editor
In a sea of songs about fast cars, misogyny, unlimited riches, and street fights, there lies a
top tier weirdo babe elite squad dedicated to the rare and diverse species known as female rap
stars. These femme fatales manage to slay hearts and charts with their quick-witted, clever lyrics
that are so sharp they could easily slit the throat of the patriarchy… or just create a really
awesome vibe. Either way, female rappers are probably the most unsung heroes in the rap
industry. Contrary to popular belief, men aren’t the only ones to contribute to the multifaceted
genre.
Azealia Banks
Mostly known for her 2012 single “212,” Harlem native, Azealia Banks is probably one of the
most well known African American female rappers aside from the obvious, Nicki Minaj.
Speaking of Minaj, both girls are proud alumni of LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in
Manhattan, New York. However, despite having a classically trained singing voice and musical
theater experience thanks to the legendary school, Banks decided to take up rap music as a
creative outlet when she was only sixteen years old. With hits like the aforementioned “212,”
“Luxury,” and “1991,” Azealia has definitely made waves in the music industry. Unfortunately,
her highly publicized Twitter personality often overshadows her hard work and talent, but at the
end of the day, she’s probably one of the best female rappers (and rappers in general) to date.
Track to Check Out: “Luxury” from the album, Broke with Expensive Taste (2014)
M.I.A
Born Mathangi Arulpragasam, M.I.A is a British-born Sri Lankan artist known mostly for her
2008 record, “Paper Planes.” After having gone triple platinum in the US and Canada, being
featured in the Academy Award winning Slumdog Millionaire upon several other films and
soundtracks, if you haven’t heard of M.I.A or at least her most well known single, you’ve
probably been living under a rock for most of your life. The reason I find M.I.A so noteworthy is
due to the fact that despite her popularity, she’s probably the last person one would ever think of
in terms of rap music. Considering the demographic of the genre, a young Sri Lankan girl from
Britain is certainly rare. But M.I.A continues to top charts and release successful album after
successful album. Her music is diverse, interesting, and genuine, so if you’d really like to
experience a rather different musical experience, she’s definitely an artist to keep an eye on.
Track to Check Out: “Bring the Noize” from the album, Matangi (2013)
Yo-Landi Vi$$er
Probably the most obscure artist on this short list, Yolandi Visser (often stylized Yo-Landi
Vi$$er; born Anri du Toit) is the female half of the South African rap-rave duo, Die Antwoord.
With a deeply intriguing stage presence accentuated by onyx contact lenses and strikingly albino
pigmentation and hair styling, Yolandi is definitely a step outside of the realm when it comes to
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the “average” female rap artist, much less artist in general. Whether you’re a fan of electrifying
techno beats or you’d just like to hear something cool interlaced with Afrikaans and copious
amounts of cool, Die Antwoord and Yolandi herself are certainly worth your time.
Track to Check Out: “I Fink U Freeky” from the album, Ten$ion (2012)
Iggy Azalea
Not to be confused with Azealia Banks (whom she’s had many a feud with), Iggy Azalea (born
Amethyst Amelia Kelly) is an Australian rap artist who’s currently reining victoriously not only
in the musical field, but also mainstream fashion. With a contract to Wilhelmina Models
International Inc., Iggy’s got a lot going on for a girl who’s not only new to the industry, but new
to the country as a whole. Though she was born in Sydney, she’s currently living in the states
and contributing multiple hit singles to the hip hop charts. Despite often stating that she’s gone
through quite a bit of discrimination on her journey to stardom, she’s clearly overcome those
obstacles and is now as well-known and widely celebrated as any musician in this day-in-age.
Track to Check Out: “Work” from the mixtape, The New Classic (2014)
So, as you can see, women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and upbringings have often tried to
make their names in the music industry, but there’s a certain amount of difficulty that comes
with being taken seriously as a rap artist – especially if you aren’t a man. But these ladies have
managed to break the mold and shed the stereotype of masculine gang bangers and Slim Shady
replicas taking over the scene. In a sense, they’re contributors to the feminist revolution –
modern day riot girls ready to prove themselves not only amongst fellow rappers, but to all
naysayers alike. As M.I.A famously stated, “live fast, die young, bad girls do it well.”
Abandon All Ships: Malocchio
By: Nikita Meskin ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Abandon All Ships is a five-piece band that combines the brutal sound of metal with the
catchy sound of electronic music. Their new album, Malocchio, which came out on February 11th
2014, includes the heaviness and the electronics, but the clean vocals keep the tracks, and album
as a whole, grounded and enjoyable. The raspy screams simply sound better with less synthetic
cleans. The album title, Malocchio, means ‘evil eye,’ so many of the songs involve karma getting
to the people who deserve it. The album has many positive qualities, including a fairly good
balance, mixing-wise, between the band’s instruments and the techno beats. The negative aspect
of this album would be the vocals. The screams have gotten worse due to constant touring. The
album would be better if the vocals were worked on.
For their third full-length album, Abandon All Ships show a deepening maturity that both
helps and hurts their sound. Instrumentally, the band is at their best, especially the keyboardist,
who easily moves in and out of songs effectively. The first half of Malocchio is the best,
including the mosh-inducing “Cowboys,” the haunting message of “Trapped,” and the energetic
and angry “Bloor Street West.” So if you’re into some techno with some crazy heavy metal,
Malocchio is for you.
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Golden Throwbacks
Top Singles from the ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s
By: Lauren Villella ‘14
Leonid Editor
Our music scene today cannot compare or compete with any of the sensational artists
who enthralled listeners with their catchy tunes and even catchier lyrics in the ‘60s, ‘70s and
’80s. The swinging ‘60s was a turbulent decade that saw the emergence of many major music
genres that we recognize today – folk, psychedelic! and progressive rock are just a few. Artists
and bands that were at their prime in the ‘60s – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Jimi
Hendrix – paved the way for a new generation of singers who became the benchmarks for ‘70s
new wave. With the ‘80s came the surfacing of pop and dance music, headlined mainly by
trailblazers like Madonna and Michael Jackson.
I have fallen into a love of older music, music that I find to be more genuine and real then
the tunes we have today. I was introduced by my mother to many songs that she grew up
listening to and I have found that there is a fine line to tread between retro and modern. In
recognition of the golden artists that drew and continue to define that line, I have highlighted
below three outstanding songs that I consider to be among the best in their respective decades.
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” (Frankie Valli – 1967)
I first stumbled upon this song while watching an Audrey Hepburn tribute and became instantly
hooked. It is one of The Four Seasons front man Frankie Valli’s most successful songs, reaching
number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning gold certification.!In addition to being a staple
of film and television soundtracks, it is also one of the most frequently covered songs, with more
than 200 hundred artists creating their own rendition. No version is as good as the original,
however, a sentiment that is echoed by music buffs and critics who just can’t get enough of this
iconic pop rock track.
“Cruel to be Kind” (Nick Lowe – 1979)
Arguably British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe’s best hit of his nearly fifty year career, “Cruel to
be Kind” just made it into the Billboard Hot 100 as the ‘70s were drawing to a close. This new
wave single was the only one of Lowe’s songs to hit the top 40, and many critics speculate that
its title comes from a line in Hamlet, in which Hamlet tells his mother, “I must be cruel only to
be kind.” The song is innovative in many ways, but perhaps most notable is that its humorous
music video was one of the first to air on MTV.
“You Can Do Magic” (America – 1982)
Many people know the folk rock duo America’s 1972 smash hit, “A Horse with No Name,” but
it was ten years later “You Can Do Magic” was released, a soft rock track that served as the
band’s comeback. They hadn’t had a Top 40 hit since six years earlier, and with the loss of their
third partner, the duo was looking for a bankable hit to propel them back onto the world stage.
They certainly found that hit in “You Can Do Magic,” a song whose lyrics continue to resonate
as testimony to the popularity of early ‘80s music: “I never believed in things that I couldn't see,
I said if I can't feel it then how can it be, No, no magic could happen to me.”
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T ho s e w er e t he days …
By: Lexie Sherman ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Beginning in 1997, movies produced for the Disney Channel
were known as Disney Channel Original Movies. These movies
were very exciting for 90s kids. Two of the best Disney Channel
Original Movies were Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and Smart
House. Both premiered in 1999. Halloweentown was another classic,
followed by Halloweentown 2, Halloweentown High, and Return to
Halloweentown. These movies along with a well-known favorite,
Hocus Pocus, are still played during the fall, primarily in October.
Besides movies, the Disney Channel had a variety of shows
ranging from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody to Lizzie McGuire.
Lizzie McGuire first aired on January 12, 2001, immediately after
the premiere of Zenon: The Zequel and aired its last episode on
February 14, 2004. A movie based on the show, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, debuted on May 2,
2003 at number two at the box office behind X2: X-Men United. It earned $42.7 million at the
US box office and eventually grossed $55.6 million worldwide. Disney had many animated
cartoons as well, like Brandy and Mr. Whiskers, Lilo and Stitch, and Phineas and Ferb. These
shows may sounds foreign to preteens now, but only true 90s kids will remember these shows.
These shows and movies will always hold a special place in my heart because these are the
shows I grew up on and
looked forward to watching
each day after school. As a
little girl, I would run full
speed off the school bus
towards my house just to
make sure I got the remote
before my brother did. I grew
up with Disney.!
Prior to the 90s, Disney had true classic cartoons. The Jungle Book, Mickey Mouse,
Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, A Goofy Movie, and Winnie the Pooh are still treasured by many.
These are the cartoons that can never be replaced by today’s Disney Channel shows. The Little
Mermaid and Mickey Mouse attractions are still popular at Disney World to this day. It’s
unfortunate that today’s Disney has become nothing but a mix of nonsense and foolishness. For
example, Ant Farm, which is supposed to be a comedy about children experiencing high school
life, is nothing compared to what Disney was back in the days.
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house just to make sure I got the remote before my brother did.
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The Lego Movie: Everything Is Awesome!
By: Deanna Volz ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Everyone knows of the popular interlocking bricks that can
be used as a device to create buildings, planes, and anything else that
pop into one’s imagination. It was only a matter of time before the
people in the movie business decided to create some sort of movie
featuring this popular toy. Amazingly, the movie seemed to be doing
very well, so I wanted to see if all the hype was correct. I was
surprisingly blown away.
I had the opportunity to take my youngest sister to see The
Lego Movie, and I was pleasantly surprised. This movie has charm,
and somewhat simple special effects. It was made to seem like it
was a stop animation film, like Corpse Bride or The Fantastic Mr.
Fox, which in and of itself holds a type of charisma that computer
animation cannot completely grasp.
This film is full of surprises, including the appearance of
Batman, Superman, and Shakespeare, all in Lego form. In scenes where I expected a certain,
almost stereotype like action to take place, this movie often did the opposite. Also the humor is
funny, and adults and children found it amusing. I recommend this movie for anyone who
enjoys animation, a fun filled movie, or just something to watch with family!
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Oscar Highlights
By: Serena Johnson ’14
Leonid Editor
In case you missed the Academy Awards on March 2, 2014, here are some of the highlights:
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Ellen DeGeneres hosting
The world’s most epic group selfie complete with A-listers and randoms alike
The carefree environment of a pizza party to lighten the mood
Jared Leto’s hair
Leonardo DiCaprio’s “conceal, don’t feel” expression upon finding out that he was denied
an Academy Award once again
American Hustle winning nothing. Trust me, this is a good thing.
John Travolta’s extremely unfortunate pronunciation of Idina Menzel’s name…
seriously, what was that?
P!nk performing “Over the Rainbow” in a segment dedicated to the 75th anniversary of
The Wizard of Oz and the film’s legendary leading lady, Judy Garland
Matthew McConaughey’s weird acceptance speech. “My hero is me in ten years.” What?
And fan favorite, Lupita Nyong’o winning her first ever Oscar for best supporting actress
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
By: Serena Johnson ‘14
Leonid Editor
“The bird, the pin, the song, the berries, the watch, the cracker, the dress that burst into
flames. I am the mockingjay. The one that survived despite the Capitol's plans. The symbol of the
rebellion.” – Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
In Suzanne Collins’ second installment of her world famous Hunger Games trilogy,
themes of rebellion and rising against a corrupt government are prominent. In Catching Fire, we
reunite with our beloved female protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, back in the impoverished District
12 after her 74th Annual Hunger Games victory. If you haven’t kept up with the novels, you’d
probably be confused as to why we’re meeting Katniss again anyway. In the prior film, the
audience was convinced that even though there were quite a few things left up to the
imagination, the ending was just that – the end. However, after Katniss and Peeta (more
commonly known as Everlark amongst the fandom) potentially transform Panem forever, the
Capitol has an uprising of its own, and the results aren’t
pretty.
I’ll spare you the gory details and spoilers, but I
will disclose that this sequel definitely seems more sinister
than its predecessor. If you’re one of the many viewers
who were concerned as to whether or not the second film
would live up to the first, feel free to let out a sigh of relief
because Catching Fire slays in too many ways to count.
For instance, the cinematography is divine. While the
shaky camera work was sort of the signature style for the
first film to really give the audience the feeling of
witnessing the actual Games, one would hardly miss it in
exchange for a more serene image of the madness
occurring. The sequel definitely has more of a “wow factor,” in terms of outstanding scenery and
dialogue delivery (Jena Malone’s apathetic Johanna Mason of District 7 is insane in the greatest
of ways), so prepare to be dazzled by new performances and old. Unfortunately, though, as much
as I’d like to believe so, this film isn’t immaculate by any stretch of the imagination. If you’re
not an action fan, you might find yourself disappointed in terms of the lack of character
developmental scenes. Of course, we get to see Katniss and Peeta interact and we witness
Katniss’ complicated love affair with Gale back in District 12, but this film is far more focused
on the elements of intensity and endurance. It’s a truly mind boggling experience whenever you
take into consideration that these characters are supposed to be the best of the best. They have
done this all before and now they are heading back in for more. They all know how to win, but
the question lies in who actually comes out on top.
So, to spare you from spoilers, I won’t give anything else away, but this is definitely
worth the watch. The movie outshines the first in almost every way with unexpected twists and
turns and everything else that makes Suzanne Collins’ electric writing jump off of the page and
onto the big screen. Needless to say, you won’t be disappointed. !
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Rope
Hitchcock & Stewart’s First Collaboration
Is a Compelling Psychological Thriller
By: Lauren Villella ‘14
Leonid Editor
The perfect murder. A concept both storied and unreachable,
it is simultaneously a director’s dream and nightmare. Thankfully for
all Alfred Hitchcock fans, though, he proves that he has the golden
touch – and so does his frequent leading man, Jimmy Stewart. The
legendary director and the Pennsylvania-born actor with a hesitant
drawl collaborated four times during Hollywood’s Golden Era, most
notably in Rear Window and Vertigo. While those films are instantly
recognizable in both men’s fabled careers, not many people
remember their first partnership, Rope, a thriller that is one of the
most innovative movies of the late 1940s. Rope is the first Hitchcock
movie filmed in Technicolor and also one of the first to feature the
use of long takes – a technique that was executed to perfection in
Rear Window. The plot of! Rope is the same as Orson Welles’s
Compulsion released a decade later in 1959; they both focus on two
law school students who believe that their superior intellect enables
them to commit the perfect murder. As both films prove, however, no murder is ever perfect, and
the dignity of life trumps the horrific impulses of two mind’s tortured by their brilliance. !
“Murder can be an art, too. The power to kill can be just as satisfying as the power to
create.” Rope is a fast-paced thriller that takes place in real time and features a single setting.
The top-billed Stewart does not appear until the half hour mark, and perhaps what makes Rope
so gripping is its swiftly paced action that keeps the viewer engrossed from the very first scene.
In fact, as soon as the opening credits close, the viewer gets an eyeful as the two law school
students, Brandon and Phillip, strangle to death a former classmate they considered “inferior.”
What ensues is a chaotic mess woven together with riveting suspense, top-notch dialogue and
insanity veiled by the convincing cover-up known as genius. In an attempt to completely fulfill
their deed, the overbearing Brandon and relenting Phillip invite to their apartment some friends,
including their victim’s fiancée and parents, and also their former teacher, played by Stewart.
Their plan is to have dinner on an antique wooden chest containing the dead body, and nothing
sends chills up the viewer’s spine more than when Brandon utters, “Now the fun begins,” as the
first guests arrive.
As always, I was incredibly captivated by the performance of Jimmy Stewart, who
delivers a sensational speech on morality towards the film’s end, but also by John Dall and
Farley Granger, who portray with skill Brandon and Phillip. To believably depict two
exceptionally intelligent law school students with wayward views of rationalized murder takes
talent, and Dall and Granger prove they have it in spades. The complexities of their characters
and their crime – which was based a real-life incident in 1920s Chicago – adds an immeasurable
dose of depth to the thriller. Countless questions regarding “the art of murder” and “superior
intellects” are raised throughout the film, but in the end it is Brandon’s resolute voice that echoes
loudest: “We killed for the sake of danger and for the sake of killing.”
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Wait Until Dark
A Gripping ‘60s Thriller with a
Terrifying Theme and Resounding Impact
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By: Lauren Villella ‘14
Leonid Editor
Wait Until Dark is a scary movie, but it won’t scare
people interested in blood and gore and gruesome murder.
No…this Hitchockian thriller has something more, something
deeper, something so compelling and hidden just beneath the
surface. Wait Until Dark is a film that projects ahead-of-its-time
psychological suspense and draws on the viewer’s desire to
resist irrationality in all its rawest forms. Illogicality, however, is
what drives a superb plot, and Wait Until Dark boasts this and
more – not to mention infallible acting. In what is arguably her
most challenging role, Audrey Hepburn portrays Susy Hendrix,
a blind woman trying to fight off drug smugglers who have
invaded her home. The menacing smugglers – fittingly played
by Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna and Jack Weston – are searching
for a heroin stuffed doll that they believe is in Susy’s apartment.
With her eyesight nonexistent, however, Susy’s situation
becomes even more terrifying. In her horror, the viewer can’t
help but be right there with her as she cowers helplessly, schemes brilliantly and paves her way
into history as one of cinema’s most iconic screen heroines.
“Did you know they wanted to kill me? I did. I knew even before they did.” Audrey
Hepburn received her fifth Academy Award nomination for her role as Susy, a heartbreakingly
sincere heroine with a useless husband and an excellent conspirator in Gloria, a little girl who
lives in the apartment upstairs. Susy and Gloria make a superb, unconventional team simply
because of what each has and has not. Though blind, Susy is intelligent enough to unravel the
mysterious around her and, despite her youth, Gloria is Susy’s eyes, and she tries her hardest to
keep her safe from what she cannot see. Perhaps, though, it is what we as the viewers see that
makes all the difference in this inordinately frightening masterpiece. Without a doubt, Wait Until
Dark has one of the most terrifying climaxes in all of movie history. It is stunning, really, when
one remembers how early in its existence the horror genre was, and how ahead of its time Wait
Until Dark really is. In fact, when film executive Jack Warner first viewed the epic climax, he
was uncertain as to whether or not it should be left in. To gain reassurance, he decided to test the
film at a sneak-preview and, much to his delight, “the disputed scene left the capacity crowd
gasping and shrieking with fright, so Warner gave it his blessing.”
Wait Until Dark’s renowned thrills – skillfully laced throughout the film with precision
and just the right dose of believability – secure its place in history as an undisputed masterpiece.
It is unquestionably one of Audrey Hepburn’s finest career choices, and she deserves every
accolade for her honest and spot-on portrayal of a blind woman terrorized to the point of
destruction. There wasn’t much happiness in Hepburn’s personal life at the time of filming, but
Wait Until Dark brought her unmatched adoration as a top dramatic actress of extraordinary
depth and emotional honesty.
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Mulberry High
By: Deanna Volz ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Chapter 4: In which blame is the game and a deal is offered.
“Okay who messed with the formula?” Professor Dexter addressed the class. Locke got up,
and gingerly helped me to my feet.
“Are you all right?” he asked with a severe apologetic look. His white rabbit ears drooped
down like a dejected puppy. I rubbed my tender back, but gave him a small smile.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” I was still in shock at what had happened, but my hands were trembling in
fear. That was a close call. Scanning the room, I instantly forgot all about the sore bruise forming on
my back. Splattered all over the walls the sludge green mess was dripping like molasses down with
large shards of glass embedded into the drywall. I swallowed a plum-sized lump that had formed in
my throat, and my hands started to tremble as the shock wore off.
“Who was in charge of the chemicals?” Professor Felix asked, looking at Locke, and me.
Owen was lounging lazily against the only clean spot on the counter, looking as happy as the rabbit
that got the last carrot. I shakily peeled off the plastic goggles.
“I was in charge of half of the chemicals professor,” I said, trying to concentrate on not
letting my knees fold under me. Professor Dexter looked me up and down, taking in my bristled ears
sticking straight in the air, and my trembling hands.
“Are you all right, Miss Bunny?”
I jerked my head up and down. Breathe in, and breathe out. “May I see your notes, Miss
Bunny?”
Silently I turned toward the glop covered counter, and then stopped in my tracks. The pages
of the notebook were that sickly green color, and the writing on the open page was waterlogged and
illegible. Professor Dexter came up behind me and glanced up at the counter. “Never mind about
that. Locke, why don’t you take Miss Bunny out to get some air?”
Locke nodded, and looked at me for a moment waiting for my reaction. I bent down,
grabbed my messenger bag, which miraculously had no green sludge, and quietly strode from the
room. My heart had finally settled to an excited thrum, and my fingers were trembling, but not with
shock, with anticipation. My mind was flying with words whirling around my head; this would make
a wonderful story: ‘SCIENCE CLASS MISHAP: AN EXPERIMENT GOES GREEN…
SLUDGE.’
As soon as I was out in the silent hall, my bag flipped open, and I had a new notebook open
in the crook of my left arm and a lead pencil in the other. The pencil flew across the page in a frenzy
as I wrote all the words filtering through my focused mind. I spared only a brief second to let my
mind stray to what had actually gone wrong, or who tampered with the chemicals, before shaking my
head; don’t have time for that right now.
My back pressed against the line of cold metal lockers. There was a gentle cough, and my
head snapped up like a started bird taking flight. Locke was looking down at me with a bemused
look on his face. Heat flooded my cheeks, coloring my whole face cherry all the way to the roots of
my sand colored hair. My mouth flapped open like a fish out of water. “I…uh…sludge…good
story…inspiration for an article…eh heh heh.” I finished weakly, my rabbit ears, which were
standing on end a moment before, drooped like a wilting lily. I looked away for a moment, just to
gather my scattered thoughts; great going Pamela, now you look like a jabbering hyena. I bit my
bottom lip and looked up at Locke from under my lashes. He was now leaning against the lockers
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right next to me staring out into space; not paying any mind to anything at the moment. The silence
stretched on to the point where I could nearly breathe it in and taste the bitter awkwardness like stale
tea. Say something, Pamela! Carefully I cleared my throat, closing the note book and placing it and
the writing utensil back into my bag. “Thank you again for what you did in there.” I glanced up at
Locke to gage his response.
He gave a halfhearted shrug, and said, more to himself, “No problem. It’s my job.”
The tone of his voice struck a chord, like he had said this line so many times that it was a
repetitive habit. It was an interesting response; most people would just say, ‘’S nothing’ or ‘it was no
big deal,’ but Locke said it was his job. Then what was his job? I smelled something interesting.
I smiled none too innocently, and raised an eyebrow. “It’s your job? What do you mean by
that?”
Locke’s head seemed to go unhinged as he turned toward me. His eyes were wide like
platters and now his mouth was flapping like a fish out of water. However, instead of stuttering, like
I did, he spoke incredibly fast; so much so I could barely follow the line of speech. “Job! Did I say
job? I meant obligation, no! Wait! Uh responsibility? Duty? Would you believe if I said the
circumstance called for it?”
I learned something in that moment about Locke White, catch him completely off guard and
he think talks, and also looks completely adorable flustered. This time I, smiled innocently at Locke;
as if to tell him just to calm down, and trust me. “Anyways” I said, turning the conversation away
from Locke and his choice of words, “What do you think happened in there? I thought that I had
followed the directions correctly, but the next moment everything went Boom!” I made my hands
create the motion of an explosion to emphasize what literally happened. In my mind, the scene
played over, slowly, trying to find what it was that went wrong.
“Somebody either messed with your notes or they switched the chemicals around just as you
were getting ready to use them,” Locke said grimly, trying to imply something by the tone of his
voice. My brow furrowed; the only person who was close enough to do that was…
“You don’t mean Owe…” RING! My head snapped up in surprise as the shrill ringing of
the last school bell bellowed through the hall. So much for getting to the bottom of the mystery
today; I thought to myself, waving good-bye to Locke as I went off in search of Scarlet. Maybe I’ll
find something out tomorrow.
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I never did figure out who messed with the experiment, for the time being at least. The rest
of the week was decidedly boring, according to Scarlet anyways. She said that there had been
surprisingly no new, my term, weird events; no new robots terrorizing the basketball team, or no new
man eating plant showing up in the park garden. It was a quiet week for the people of Forest Grove,
and everyone was sitting at the edge of their seat because of it.
For me, on the other hand, I was busy inquiring about creating a newspaper club and doing
homework. I went up to multiple teachers, asking if they could be the partisans of the club, but they
all seemed to have other clubs and such that took up most of their time. Scarlet and I had reviewed
the student hand book on the section pertaining to groups, and that it said what was needed for the
group to get off the ground was a willing teacher to proctor, and about four willing students to start.
Scarlet was worried that we might not be able to get our peers interested in a newspaper club, but my
worry about finding a willing teacher seemed to be winning out.
“Ugh!” I fell back onto my bed with a huff. Scarlet looked up from some papers she was
studying from where she sat on the carpeted floor. It was Friday, and I had invited Scarlet over to
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where I lived with my guardian, Mrs. Rabbit. We were planning on going over some strategies to try
and get some interest in the group out into the student body, and see what other teachers there were
to ask.
“What’s on your mind, Pam?” Scarlet said, using her nickname for me. I rather liked it.
I sat up on my bed long enough to lay stomach down on the coverlet, and let my legs rest
against the cool wall on the other side of my bed. My long hair fell over my left shoulder in a water
fall effect, almost pooling into a pile in the floor. I pushed my glasses up the bridge of my nose, and
met Scarlet’s red eyes. “One,” Holding one finger up, “I can’t find a single teacher, so far, that is
willing to help us out,” I put up a second finger, “Two, nothing seems to be happening around town.
We can’t very well have a newspaper without any news to put into it.”
I groaned into my coverlet to emphasize how frustrated I was. Scarlet only gave a small
shrug. “Don’t worry. I’m sure there are some teachers that are willing. We just have to find the right
one.” Scarlet shuffled some of the papers in her hands and placed them in a green folder before
stuffing that folder into her backpack. “As for news, I should know just as well as everyone else,
nothing stays quiet in Forest Grove for long.” She brushed a strand of curly blonde hair from her
eyes, and then dug in her bag for something. “In fact something is bound to happen any day now.
The tension of the town just reeks of anticipation.” Her nose twitched in emphasis to what she had
said.
I mulled over that. “But how do you know that? Some secret intel I don’t know about?” I
said slyly, pushing myself up so that my arms supported me on top of the mattress.
Scarlet shook her head with a small, weak smile. “No, just call it a hunch. Here it is!” She
extracted her small, but highly efficient camera from her bag. She pointed it at me. “Say ‘Carrots’!”
Then she snapped a picture of me. I blinked like a deer in the headlights. “What was that
for?” I asked thoughtfully. I didn’t mind her taking my picture, but I did not expect that surprise
attack.
The mousy girl looked down at the preview screen of the silver device, and said simply, “Just
putting some memories on film.” She looked up at me a genuine smile stretching her face till I
thought it might just crack her cheeks. “I never had many friends, and I want to always remember
times like these.”
My heart gave a sympathetic lurch in response. I understood completely where she was
coming from. In most of my other schools I was the odd one out, the weird girl with animal
characteristics when no one else in my schools had any. The only people who dared to talk to me
were the ones who themselves were somewhat outcasts or ones that actually were dared to talk to me.
Those memories were oh so heartbreaking to look back on.
I gave Scarlet a heartfelt smile, and sat up on my bed. “Those aren’t memories if you aren’t
in them!” With one hand I pulled my friend up, and we spent a good five minutes taking silly
pictures before Mrs. Rabbit called us down to have dinner.
On the way down the stairs, Scarlet had an idea. “There is a teacher I think might just
proctor our group if we meet some requirements of his.”
I looked at her quizzically. “And who might that be?”
Scarlet smiled. “Professor Dexter. He is a real advocate for kids finding their own voices;
this just might be the very thing he has been looking for.” I nodded filing that bit of information
away.
“But isn’t he in charge of the science club?” I asked.
Scarlet shook her head sensibly. “No, that is Mr. X. As far as I know, Professor Dexter has
no connections with any clubs.”
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It sounded like it would work, if we were able to first off complete whatever it was that the
professor would want us to do. Ever since the fiasco in science class my first day, I got a brand new
notebook. I have been working hard and keeping an eye on my notes and equipment. Nothing like
the ‘Sludge Incident,’ as Scarlet and I had aptly named it, has happened since. Also, there was the
little matter of neither one of us seeing neither ears nor tail of the infamous Owen Snark. I did have
my suspicions after my little talk with Locke, but they never amounted to anything. I am the new
girl; I do not really have any cause to pass judgments when I have just started living here.
I nodded my head. “Okay, I’ll ask the professor on Monday. The worst he can say is no.”
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“So you see, professor, my friend and I would greatly appreciate if you would consider being
our proctor.” It was the end of school on Monday, and I had stayed back to ask Professor Dexter
about the newspaper club. He nodded encouragingly as I told him all that Scarlet and I had devised
in terms of what the group would do, and so on and so forth. When I was finished, I just stood there
silently, waiting for him to say something.
While the professor thought, my mind nagged at me a little. Owen was not in school again,
and when I was talking to Locke during class, he looked very run down, as if he had not been getting
all that much sleep. There was something going on behind the scenes, and the reporter inside of me
desperately wanted to get to the bottom of the mystery. As I have learned from Scarlet; nothing is
coincidental in Forest Grove.
“Miss Bunny,” Professor Dexter’s voice snapped me out of my line of thought in an instant.
“I have thought over your request. I think it is a marvelous idea, however.” My heart stuttered, uhho. “I have a proposition for you to complete before I agree.” I mentally sighed in relief; he wasn’t
going to outright say no; that’s a start.
“What do you have in mind, sir?” I asked, game to do anything.
A decidedly mischievous gleam came into the professor’s eyes, or at least what I could see of
his eyes behind his thick-lensed glasses. “You must get an interview with the hero, Super Bunny.”
For the life of me, I still do not know what possessed me to nod my head. Scarlet had told
me about this illustrious hero, but I had never seen him personally. How was I supposed to interview
someone I didn’t know, let alone find for a little one-on-one chat?
“Professor, how would I find him?” I asked; instinct telling me, more like screaming at me,
that I was not going to like the answer one bit.
Professor Dexter gave an innocent smile and said as if it was not a big deal at all. “I suspect
a damsel in distress would do it.”
I groaned inwardly. I just had to go open my big mouth and ask. Why could it not have been
just put an ad in the ‘Forest Tribute’ and wait for a reply. I nodded to the professor, and started to
head out the door to find Scarlet and tell her the news. She was not going to enjoy that last part very
much. Before I took one step out of the threshold, Professor Dexter called out to me again. “Also I
would like that interview within the time span of two weeks.”
I looked at him over my shoulder, and gave him my best go-getter smile. Is that a challenge?
“You got it, professor.” With that, I walked out of the room with my mind full of ideas about how to
trap a super hero.
And that is how I found myself two days later. The damsel in distress was as good an idea as
any, except now I don’t really find the appeal of it… especially when I’m the one being chased by a
lunatic robot ten times my size! What did I get myself into?!
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The Ruins
We're living in the ruins of a dream
A dream conceived in the purity of happiness
Yet born with the stains of misery and darkness
Generosity has turned to greed
Love to hate
Hope to despair
Our principles have been inverted
The very ideas by which we were created have turned upon each other
The rubble of perseverance lines the streets
With the scraps and pieces of hopes and memories
Even the once lively and sanguine have turned to the dismal and petty
We are a side effect of the depression that has replaced our aspirations
Our very existence now comes second to our own misery
We live in the ruins of a once beautiful dream
The ruins of ideas
The ruins of expectations
And most disappointingly
The ruins of ourselves
It forms a sort of pattern
We create our dreams
We bring them to reality
We have them destroyed by the
next generation
The pattern continues
Without hesitation
Without discrimination
--Harrison Klein ‘17
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Do We Really Need Sleep?
By: Lexie Sherman ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
Sleep is a necessity for life that controls how we interact daily. Sleep deprivation affects
the brain in multiple ways that can impair judgment, slow reaction times and increase the
likelihood of falling asleep during important activities. The purpose of sleep has long mystified
scientists, but they have concluded that not sleeping for long enough can actually lead to
dementia and death. Studies have shown that exhausted people do worse on tests of memory and
have more trouble learning. Tired baseball players swing at less pitches and even golfers who fail
to get enough shut-eye take more strokes to finish a round.!!
Studies have shown that in overtired people there is less blood flow to the areas in the
front of the brain and brainwaves there move more slowly. There are different types of sleep
deprivations, such as sleep apnea and night terrors. Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which
individuals have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while they sleep. The most
common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. In this condition, the airway collapses or
becomes blocked during sleep. This causes shallow breathing or breathing pauses. Night terrors
can simply be described as sleepers waking up throughout the night and screaming as loud as
they can uncontrollably. Most of the time, people who suffer from night terrors are not aware of
what is happening.
This past fall, I had the opportunity to participate in a sleep study given to me by students
at the University of Pittsburgh. A student researcher approached me while I was sitting in the
waiting room at the doctors and asked me if I was interested in participating. To get started, I had
to watch a few videos and answer a questionnaire. After that, it was quite simple. All I had to do
was record how many hours of sleep I had per night for a week and write down any dreams I
had. The student researcher asked me questions about anything going on in my life that could be
causing me stress. She concluded that I
had too much on my mind at night and
that was affecting my sleep. She noticed a
pattern in the hours that I awoke, and how
long it took me to fall back asleep.
It was a good experience to take
part in this sleep study. It taught me about
how much sleep can affect everyday life.
If I had the opportunity, I would do it
again. I suggest to readers to go ahead
and try a sleep study if given the
opportunity. It may have an impact that
could affect the rest of your life.
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A Glimpse Behind St. Patrick
By: Deanna Volz ‘14
Leonid Staff Writer
St. Patrick’s Day is full of traditions, shamrock shakes, and threeleaf clovers. Many celebrations of this day include parades and church
services. There is also some general info known about the patron saint of
this day. However, many are unaware of the story behind the day.
St. Patrick, in the beginning, was not an active believer of his
religion, despite coming from a family of highly active, religious men.
Originally he was not from Ireland, in fact, Patrick was born and raised in
Roman Britain for sixteen years. Then he was kidnapped by Irish pirates,
and was enslaved as a shepherd for about six years before being able to
get away.
Patrick grew in his faith and relationship with God. There is no
solid reference that states what area he was captive in during his stay in
Ireland. When Saint Patrick returned home, he continued practicing
Christianity, and eventually returned to Ireland as a missionary. When he
returned, he converted many people to Christianity. Saint Patrick is
credited with the illustration of the three-leaf clover as a symbol of the holy trinity, and
banishing snakes from Ireland. March 17th commemorates the day on which Patrick died.
The Birthday Failure
By Lauren Ranalli ‘16
Leonid Staff Writer
Whenever I tell people that my birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day, the typical response is
“cool” or “that’s awesome!” Perhaps one day it will be, but growing up as a kid and having a St.
Patrick’s Day birthday is a little different. Everyone seems to think that holiday birthdays are
somehow more special or more magical. St. Patrick’s Day is the exception. This potentially
“peaceful” holiday, meant to celebrate the man who freed slaves in Ireland, is sullied by millions
of parties nationwide, countless televised parades, and thousands of 20 year olds who just can’t
wait to “turn up.” I would like to share a little story about my 14th birthday party.
It took place on a Saturday. Every Saturday morning, as long as I can remember, I have
had ballet class at 8:30 a.m. The first few minutes were fairly normal and quiet until the college
students in the apartments next to our dance studio awoke. These little apartments couldn’t fit
more than three people comfortably, yet there were no less than 40 of them in that place! They
were everywhere. They were running into the street around us in front of cars and falling down
stairs. One guy even broke the window to the studio, and it was only 8:30 a.m!
That night, my parents took my friends and me to dinner in Station Square. After dinner,
we walked around the Square; that turned out to be a bad decision. There were stumbling partiers
everywhere. The streets were littered with green confetti, crushed food and beer cans. It took us
an hour just to get out of Station Square.
So, there is the reality of a St. Patrick’s Day birthday. It is not an ideal time for
celebrating. Honestly, St. Paddy’s Day isn’t all that bad. It is just important to remember to be
safe and responsible this year.
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Question of the Month
If you were a leprechaun, where would you hide the pot of gold? Why?
Deanna Volz-- in a mausoleum; nobody would dare go in there
Lauren Villella-- in a bowl of Lucky Charms, because they are magically delicious
Jordan Spadafora-- on the other side of the rainbow
Nikita Meskin-- under my bed, so I could keep it all to myself
Serena Johnson-- in the ocean; nobody goes down there
Ginny Hasselou-- Why would I tell you?
Colin Gilson-- in plain sight
Taylor Costanzo-- with Shia La Beouf's career or Drake Bell's money
Joe Kretch-- at the beginning of the rainbow
Mr. Schultz-- under a piece of litter, because no would bother to pick it up
Justin Blain-- in my refrigerator, because no one goes in there, but me
Tanner Richardson-- with the paper towel dispensers in the bathrooms
Mr. Schlicht-- in my garage. There's so much stuff-- I can't find anything.
Katie Brosky-- in my room, because it is so messy-- I can't find anything in there.
Kaylah Alford-- in my closet, because it’s so crowded
Ashlee Mankowski-Gilmore-- under my mattress
Ms. Weaver-- in the fires of Mt. Doom from whence it came
Mark Szymanski-- at the end of the rainbow, because it’s so cliché no one would look there.
Christine Aland-- in a tree in the middle of a cemetery
Kim Scirotto-- in my mom’s closet-- I can’t even get my hand in there because it’s packed with
clothes from the 80s
Deanna Bird-- in my room—it looks like a tornado hit it every day
Lexie Sherman-- Aeropostale, because no one has shopped there since 2008
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March Horoscopes
By: Madam A
Aries: March 21 - April 19: You have learned that holding onto an old grudge serves no benefit
and you’re finally ready to move forward and let bygones be bygones.
Taurus: April 20 - May 20: In fear of breaking the security you’ve been feeling lately, you’re
hesitant to share your feelings. However, be sure to share your concerns and fears with others or
you may run the risk of vulnerability.
Gemini: May 21 - June 20: The possibility of resolution is nearing, although there are still a few
details to work out. Even if your choices seem scarce, a decision needs to be made nonetheless.
Cancer: June 21 - July 22: Although your optimism is high, your motivation is lacking. You
have much you want to do, but it seems you don’t have nearly enough energy to do it.
Leo: July 23 - August 22: Much to your disappointment, you may have to put off a social
activity to turn your attention to a deadline that is nearing. However, your goal and expectation
for this project may be a bit too high for you to accomplish. It would be wise to take a simpler
approach.
Virgo: August 23 - September 22: Your frustration runs high as the perfectionist in you takes
over as you rush to complete a task that’s been nagging you for quite some time.
Libra: September 23 - October 22: Other people’s opinions are flustering you because they
don’t realize the impact of their words. However, don’t fret. The optimist in you is pushing you
through with a positive outlook.
Scorpio: October 23 - November 21: Ignore other people’s negativity to your aspirations and do
what you love. If people choose to talk down about it, then block them out and continue to do
what makes you happy.
Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21: Your spirits may be high, but old insecurities die hard
for you recently. Fear not; just keep your hopes high. Soon everything will clear up.
Capricorn: December 22 - January 19: A peer may reject your thoughts, which causes you to
close yourself off to most people. Take a moment and a few deep breaths and try again later.
Aquarius: January 20 - February 18: Responsibilities are putting pressure on you to make
multiple deadlines. Taking time to focus on the tasks at hand may mean cutting back on some
social events. It will pay off when you have more free time in the coming future.
Pisces: February 19 – March 20: Don’t let slight misfortunes discourage you. Simply accepting
what you can’t change and moving over the obstacles that come in your path is enough to
brighten your day.
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