The Bolles Bugle: Women's History Month Issue

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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Table of Contents Contents Profiles

Local

Women Take the Field!

Kate Youell

Julia Kalinski: A Pillar of Support Kelly Kim and Jaden Taher

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Helping Jacksonville Move 904ward Ava Cheng

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They Haven’t Always Been Teachers!

Kate Youell

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Training to Be a Volunteer Caylee Padgett

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Ukraine in Florida Isabel Bassin

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Raising the Barre Megan Howard

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Drop in to Lady Skate Day Isabel Bassin

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Quick Recs:

Finding the Slope of a National Park Jaden Taher

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Arts vs. Sciences: The Johns Sisters Simran Naval

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Hamantaschen for Ukraine Atticus Dickson

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French Novelty Produces PR Aisha Hasan

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Rethreaded: Renewing, Reigniting, Releasing Isabel Schimpff

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North Florida Poetry Hub Sara Wasserman

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The Dreamette: Keeping the Dream Alive Alex Boutwell

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On Campus

Op-Ed

6-on-6:

Females in Fitness Kelly Kim

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History - Freshman Research Paper Daniel Waheed

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Her Book, My Review Sarah Scherkenbach

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Language - Congreso, Congres Sara Wasserman

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Parting Ways with the Fake Self Su Ertekin-Taner

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Science - The Anatomage Table Raphael Sogueco

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Western Perception of Ukraine Atticus Dickson

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English - Robinson’s Memoirs Isabel Schimpff

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The Prodigal Mitski Aisha Hasan and Atticus Dickson

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Arts - Guest Artist Recap Alex Boutwell

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Review - Run, Rose, Run Ian Peiris

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Math - Reinschmidt Retiring Grace Albaugh

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Review - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Raphael Sogueco

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Robotics Resurgence Daniel Waheed

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Satire: Unconventional Majors Cameron Gratz

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Sliding in to Softball Season Grace Albaugh

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Wordle Thoughts Amber Bansal

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Rivalry on the River Ava Cheng

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Videos: Bugle Breakdown Tyler Schimpff, Camden Pao, Tommy Zhang, Raphael Sogueco

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Bolles-a-palooza Caylee Padgett

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Can Bolles “Say Gay”?

Amber Bansal

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Supply and Demand Ian Peiris and Elliana Emery

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Finding Furniture Simran Naval

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Dress Code Crackdown Megan Howard

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Scholarship Survival Guide Cameron Gratz

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The Bolles Bugle Staff Co-Editors-In-Chief: Su Ertekin-Taner Sarah Scherkenbach Online Editor-In-Chief: Ian Peiris Graphic Design Editor: Ava Sickler Social Media Editor: Megan Howard Public Relations Editor: Amber Bansal Multimedia Editor: Tyler Schimpff Copy Editor: Cameron Gratz Writing Coach: Kelly Kim Contributing Writers: Grace Albaugh Isabel Bassin Alex Boutwell Ava Cheng Atticus Dickson Elliana Emery Aisha Hasan Simran Naval Caylee Padgett Camden Pao Isabel Schimpff Raphael Sogueco Jaden Taher Daniel Waheed Sara Wasserman Kate Youell Tommy Zhang

Q&A In lieu of a traditional Editors’ Letter and in honor of Women’s History Month this March, the Bugle editors surveyed staffers about their favorite piece of advice they have ever received from a woman—either famous or unknown to the public eye, either living or deceased.

Here were their top responses:

Megan Howard: “Men will always be available.

Opportunities will not.”

Cameron Gratz: “Don’t tell me what I can and can’t do.”

-Megan’s Mom

-Professor McGonagall

Aisha Hasan: “Strong women don’t have ‘attitudes,’ we have standards.”

-Marilyn Monroe

Sarah Scherkenbach: “‘No’ is a full sentence. You can just say ‘no.’”

Grace Albaugh: “If you can dance and be free and be embarrassed, you can rule the world.”

-Amy Poehler

Ian Peiris “Life has a way of working out, and one door closing is another door opening.”

-Ian’s piano teacher

Jaden Taher: “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

-Mrs. Teichert

Caylee Padgett: “Ladies when you get old make sure you draw on your eyebrows and dye your hair.”

-Random Publix Lady

Kate Youell: “I don’t say women’s rights—I say the constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women.”

-Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Isabel Schimpff: “I may be kindly, I am ordinarily gentle, but in my line of business I am obliged to will terribly what I will at all.”

-Catherine the Great

-Elizabeth Olsen

Advisor: Ms. Jacobson

Editorial Policy: The Bolles Bugle is the news magazine created by the journalism class at The Bolles School. Our publication focuses on increasing community awareness of in-school events and topics relating to the five news values: relevance, proximity, timeliness/novelty, conflict/controversy, and human interest.

Content in the Bugle is the responsibility of the editorial staff and not meant to reflect the views of the school’s administration or the student adviser. Please reach out to our faculty advisor, Ms. Jacobson, with any questions or comments. She can be reached at jacobsona@bolles.org or at bollesbugleonline@gmail.com.

Copyright 2009-2022, The Bolles Bugle

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Julia Kalinski: A Pillar of Support Kelly Kim Writing Coach Jaden Taher Contributing Writer

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ith the global weight of the pandemic, Julia Kalinski, Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Bolles, already bore heaviness on her shoulders and in her mind.

But, headlines dominating the news cycle took a sharp turn away from the pandemic and instead towards threats of invasion of Ukraine by Russia. This threat ultimately turned into a violent, tragic war that has devastated countless families both in and out of Ukraine.

Hearing about the worsening situation in her home country of Ukraine and knowing that her father, aunt, uncle, cousin, and five close friends all reside there, this weight grew exponentially. “It was just sadness and heaviness.

I remember telling my husband

that I haven’t felt that kind of heaviness in a really long time.”

Kalinski was born to a Russian family in Ukraine while the nation was still occupied by the Soviet Union, with her first language being Russian. In 1991, when Kalinski was still young, Ukraine gained its independence.

“It was just sadness and heaviness. I remember telling my husband that I haven’t felt that kind of heaviness in a really long time.”

— Julia Kalinski As she experienced this transition into freedom, Kalinski was also able to experience a newfound liberation regarding the ability to more fully learn and express

her culture. “Ukraine has always had a culture and a language and all of that, but it was kind of suppressed by the Soviet Union during that time. So as we gained our independence, we started speaking Ukrainian in schools, and we started getting to know the culture and the dress and different things started reentering our culture that was all new to me.”

When Ukraine declared its independence, all official and government documents were changed to the Ukrainian language. With Russian being her family’s native tongue and the language her parents initially learned, Kalinski still spoke Russian at home but learned Ukrainian and English at school. “Learning different languages was very important in our school systems,” Kalinski stated. Ukrainian and Russian culture have some overlaps. The two languages, as Kalinski put it, can be compared to each other like British and American English in that each has different pronunciations and terms that differ in meaning.

To Kalinski, being Ukrainian means “a chance to grow, to have new opportunities. It’s a chance for democracy. The way people lived in the Soviet Union was very different than the way they look now. My friends have small businesses, my friends are able to travel and leave the country. That was never the case when I was a small child.”

Prior to 2012, Kalinski visited Ukraine annually and spent time with her friends and family there.

Credit: Julia Kalinski

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Now, this freedom that she was able to experience during her childhood is becoming suppressed once again, as she worries about the safety of her friends and family who currently reside in Ukraine. Mainly through Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, Kalinski communicates with them daily to simply listen and be there for her loved ones.

Kalinski is extremely proud of her Ukrainian culture and background, which has been an important part of her life and major contributor in shaping her into the person that she is today.

Credit: Julia Kalinski

One impact on Ukrainian mental health is the ear-piercing sirens.

Kalinski noted that there are airraid sirens everywhere, even in places that aren’t under siege.

The war in Ukraine has forced individuals, like Kalinski’s family and friends, to completely alter their lifestyles and location. Alice, her cousin, escaped from the small Ukrainian town of Irpin and is now in Europe, but longs to go back home. Kalinski’s best friend Lida, an accountant, moved from Kyiv to a small town in western Ukraine with her husband.

Kalinski stated that Lida, who “will not even entertain the idea of leaving,” “is deeply committed to her country and believes that they will come out of this stronger.” Oksana, another friend of Kalinski and an owner of a

teddy bear shop, had to evacuate with her family and dog after her residential building was hit by a missile while she was, thankfully, in

“[Being Ukrainian means] a chance to grow, to have new opportunities.

It’s a chance for democracy.”

— Julia Kalinski the basement and unharmed.

Up until 2012, Kalinski would visit Ukraine once a year to indulge in favorite pastimes with her family,

one of which is cooking. As the Director of Alumni Engagement put it, “cooking is a big part of Ukrainian culture. I started cooking with my grandmother when I was five years old, so it’s very near and dear to me.”

Kalinski’s favorite dish is borscht, a beet soup accompanied by heavy cream. It is made in all former Soviet countries, but the “Ukrainian” version involves adding vinegar and potatoes.

Kalinski described memories of cooking together as hearing “inner laughing” that occurs when she is cooking with her family.

“One memory was cooking these special cakes for Easter and having them christened, which was a tradition under the Orthodox Church.”

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Her Ukrainian upbringing has played a major role in shaping her career and who she is today.

“I think it just provided me a background, a perspective about how others live and how we’re all different and how important it is to make sure we take that into perspective and help support people when we can in all their different places and phases of life.

I’ve been in the nonprofit sector for many years, and I enjoy that work. And that’s been my passion is to help people get where they want to get. So I think it’s shaped me into becoming a helper.”

Kalinski is a member of the Rotary Club, which is an organization that, “comes up with a fund and starts rebuilding,” as Kalinski put it. Kalinski also sports a connection with Mari Kuraishi, the President of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund organization. If one is looking to take part in helping the crisis, she recommends GlobalGiving, which Kuraishi co-founded. Kalinski claims that GlobalGiving is the ideal platform because they understand the logistics of the country and allow the donor to connect with the specific people they are helping.

While there are daily worries about her family and friends’ safety in Ukraine, Kalinski knows that the most important thing she can do is be there for her family and all of those in Ukraine.

Kalinski acts as a pillar of support that despite the weight it carries, remains strong, steady, and still standing. When asked what she would say to the people of Ukraine right now, Kalinski stated, “We stand with you.”

“We stand with you.”

— Julia Kalinski

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Kalinski and her husband during their wedding in Ukraine.

Credit: Julia Kalinski

Upper School Students Share How They Discuss Global Conflict with Younger Siblings

“My younger sibling is twelve, so there’s quite a big age gap. We don’t really try and sugar coat issues because he knows about them anyway. We talk about the human rights abuses that happen because we do this camp over the summer called CISV. We talk about problems with human rights in the world and global development and stuff like that. And so, we were talking about how we can incorporate the war in Ukraine into activities to teach some of the younger kids about it at CISV.”

“Both of my younger sisters are in middle school. I have one in sixth grade and one in eighth grade. I think it’s important to not ignore global issues that are going on like this. And kind of come at it with, so this is what’s going on, this is what we know, this is what we don’t know so that when they’re looking at these issues, it’s not something that they’re getting all of the information from their classmates, but from looking at the sources themselves and information that you trust.”

Helping Jacksonville Move 904WARD Ava Cheng Contributing Writer

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wo years ago, while Black Lives Matter and AAPI protests turned the world’s attention to race, local nonprofit 904WARD found itself in the spotlight as well. With its newfound recognition, the organization turned the spotlight back to the community.

Jacksonville’s neighborhoods are linked by seven major bridges, but the groups within aren’t fully connected. Local nonprofit 904WARD aims to further bridge these gaps by creating environments where people can build relationships and engage in courageous conversations.

conversations,” Allen said, “we can be bold and decide we’re going to lean into what makes us uncomfortable so that we can get to a place of healing and understanding.”

To further such conversations, Allen and other volunteers at 904WARD established Race Cards.

“Those were questions that we were asking each other, before we became this formal group, about trying to understand each other’s experiences with race, and that’s what we printed on the cards.”

Allen explained.

Allen got involved with 904WARD in 2016, after a colleague invited her to a meeting to take part in conversations about race and racism. She knew many of the people involved in those meetings but hadn’t spoken about such serious topics with them.

“These are certainly courageous

Each card contains a question or prompt, originally created in what Allen called a “brain dump.” After pouring their ideas and questions into a Google doc, members of 904WARD met with researchers and sociologists to refine or reorganize questions.

The cards, separated into three different categories, contain questions and discussion starters to deepen discussions about race.

Allen said, “We understand that not everybody is in the same place, and so we really try to take as much of an individualized approach to helping people grow into their awareness.”

In 2015, concerned Jacksonvillians founded 904WARD as a safe space for holding important discussions about race. In the past, when deaths similar to Floyd’s happened, some people found themselves lost and looking to discuss these situations. For Kimberly Allen, the organization provided these conversations.

“It was…situations very similar to what happened to George Floyd last summer, except the world wasn’t stopped,” Allen, CEO of 904WARD, said. “There was one case that really moved me, around a man who was shot and killed in his car in front of his child and girlfriend. There was something about that case in particular that just shook me to my core...”

among parents. However, after using the cards once, an email from school administration asked the group to stop. Although the cards had been used prior to the PPC, they were deemed “more divisive than inclusive.” When asked why she thought this might be, Allen said, “Truthfully, these are hard discussions to have.

And there are always fears about where and how to draw the line.”

The Race Cards Photo Credit: Kimberly Allen The cards were first used at Bolles with students, boarders, and resident’s life staff after being recommended by an organizer at 904WARD. “We had really good conversations,” Bolles’ director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Twyla Ashman, said, “this was before the death of George Floyd, and I think after that, people’s views and perceptions were heightened. Race can be a sensitive topic.”

Last year, the Race Cards were used by Parents for Positive Change (PPC) to open up “courageous conversations”

“We’ve seen a lot of growth in the last few years.” Allen stated.

Whether by utilizing Race Cards to conduct dialogues or hosting virtual events for over 500 people to talk, she’s received statements from people who feel as though 904WARD helped them learn and grow. “We know that racism isn’t over, which is ultimately our goal…I may not see it in my lifetime, but it’s still what we’re striving for.”

Allen said the organization aims to share the message: “Jacksonville has all types of people here. And that’s the beauty of our city, we shouldn’t run from that, and we shouldn’t be afraid of it. It’s just about trying to get folks out of their comfort zone and to build bridges where we can.”

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They Haven’t Always Been Teachers!

Kate Youell Contributing Writer

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Mrs. Reinschmidt

hen people look at teachers, they don’t necessarily consider their previous life of spontaneity and adventure. We see someone who has taught English, or quadratic equations for all of eternity. But in actuality they are like Indiana Jones leading a double life with both education and adventure.

Mrs. Robinson

Mrs. Robinson in her uniform when she worked on the Reserves.

Mrs. Reinschmidt around the age she worked as a air traffic controller.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Robinson

Photo Credit: Mrs. Reinschmidt

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efore Mrs. Robinson was a teacher, she pursued the military. Partially because she wanted to do something patriotic and partially because most of her family were in the military. She trained in the ROTC program at Penn State, which was quite rigorous. After the completion of her training, she decided to join the reserves and became an officer.

With her position of power in the reserves, some men were less accepting of her authoritative role.

Robinson commented, “I have a few interesting, I guess, what I call it, discussions with some of the male officers and things like that, you know, just concerning whether or not women should be in the military at all, and all that, you know, it was interesting.” Through the reserves, she was able to travel to Germany and San Francisco, and after six years, she decided to leave and start a family. Now her son has followed in her footsteps and joined the Reserves. to l

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rs. Reinschmidt wasn’t always positive she wanted to be a math teacher. In order to decide if teaching was the right fit for her, she took a break and pursued another position. A friend told her that they were hiring air traffic controllers with a math degree, and they thought she would be a natural fit. Reinschmidt took the test and did well, and after, she headed to the aeronautical traffic control center in Oklahoma City. The job wasn’t easy, though. She stated, “And so there were 108 people in my class, and only four girls— and two of the girls quit after a month. And only about 25 people passed.” After a year of hard work and dedication, she decided that teaching math was her preferred occupation, and she has been ever since.

For more information on Mrs. Reinschmidt and her life outside school, visit page 35!

Dr. Kmieciak

Mrs. Denmark

Mrs. Denmark (in the middle) around the age when she worked at GM. Photo Credit: Mrs. Denmark

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rs. Denmark used to opeate large machinery?

What?

Dr. Kmieciak in her Taekwondo gear, before she got her black belt.

Photo Credit: Dr. Kmieciak

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eaching, writing, and Taekwondo, oh my!

For a while, Dr. Kmieciak was extremely busy.

She was in the middle of writing her dissertation, teaching English at Bolles, and teaching Taekwondo.

Dr. Kmieciak already had her black belt and was training to get her second degree. In order to train at the studio, she made a deal with the owner. “I’ve got my black belt. And the reason I did it was I made a deal with the guy that if I taught the classes, then I can train for my second-degree black belt free, basically.”

Dr. Kmieciak talked about how teaching has been instilled in her because she has two sisters and how Taekwondo affirmed her passion. Though she wasn’t able to get her second degree, Dr. Kmieciak learned valuable disciplines that helped her in teaching the future. “how the stretching and flexibility and the discipline of doing Taekwondo also helped me when I was writing my dissertation.”

In her teenage years, Denmark worked for a GM parts distribution plant. Her first summer there, she worked as the “picker” she would pick small car parts that were too small for the forklift to pick up.

However, the next year she didn’t stay in this position. She was promoted. She was assigned to the important position of the forklift driver. Which required her to take a several-day training course in order to get her license. Though driving seemed easy in actuality, it was a rather difficult task.

Denmark stated, “But, I was terrified that if I made a mistake, you know, it would be like the domino effect that the whole plant would just be like ….” But she was successful in her forklift efforts and learned important skills that she still uses. Denmark also said, “I did like it. And I will say a couple of things that I have taken with me is that I am confident when I’m driving a car that I can make it through, you know, a space.”

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Finding the Slope of a National Park “Nature Nerd” Stover Recounts Her National Park Experiences Jaden Taher Contributing Writer

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s. Stover has been to 32 of the 63 major U.S. national parks, noting that her favorites include Glacier National Park in Montana and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska.

Stover and her mother stand outside of a crater at Grand Tetons National Park, located in Wyoming. Stover recalls stopping to watch a herd of elk.

“All national parks are beautiful in their own way,” Ms. Stover said.

“From Alaska to Hawaii, there’s so much to see.”

Stover recalls an unforgettable memory on one of her trips.

“When I was driving to Yellowstone we were suddenly stopped in traffic and didn’t know why. Then, we saw bison ride up over a hill and run through traffic out of nowhere. Just like that, we found ourselves in the middle of a stampede.

All that was going through my mind was, ‘are we going to make it out of this?,’ because I’ve seen all these videos of people’s cars getting trampled and destroyed.

This was one thing that would probably never happen again no matter how many more times I visit.” Stover recalls, “It was this incredible feeling, and I was so astounded that I couldn’t get any pictures.”

for roadtrips stems from childhood, when she embarked on roadtrips to visit family.

“I love road trips,” Ms. Stover said.

“They’re very relaxing and you get to see a lot on the way.”

“Simply being somewhere that is not your everday surrounding opens your eyes to how other parts of the U.S. look like.”

— Ms. Stover

Stover notes that she takes her pictures with various types of cameras, including a Nikon DSLR, a Nikon Point-and-Shoot, and her iPhone. Stover prefers to use cameras with lenses that give her a variety of zoom levels. “I use a wider angle for big landscapes that has good zoom so I can capture details from a distance,” Stover said.

When visiting national parks, Stover enjoys hiking and kayaking.

If one feels the itch to visit places similar to a national park in Jacksonville, the nature-lover recommends the Jacksonville Arboretum, which features “clear trail systems,” along with Hannah Park and Abbey Park.

Although Stover did not develop an affinity for visiting national parks until college, her fondness

Even the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t slow Stover down. “I still managed to check off a couple of national parks,” Stover said. “Last

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summer, we went up to Acadia in Maine and visited two parks. After that we went to New River George in West Virginia.”

To Stover, having a goal in mind before embarking is a crucial aspect of the trip. “Once you’ve decided where you’re going, research the park because sometimes there’s going to be so much to do that you don’t give yourself enough time,” Stover said. The trail-blazer also advises that travelers view the National Park website to learn more about precautions and attractions.

Why visit a national park? “Going to a national park is beneficial because it adds a whole new dimension to the way people look at nature and opens your eyes to what other parts of the U.S. look like. It helps you understand that even though we live in the same country, the landscapes are vastly different,” Stover stated.

Stover emphasizes that one does not have to travel overseas for the ideal vacation. “There is a lot to see in the United States, and there’s something for everyone to discover.”

Stover stands in front of Kilauea Volcanoe in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Kilauea was the first active volcanoe Stover visited, noting that that crater “glowed” during the night. Stover also recalls visiting a spot where ancient petroglyphs were carved into the lava rock.

Stover overlooks Margarie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. The visit to Glacier Bay was part of a cruise Stover took to Alaska, recalling how vast the landscape was. The glacier-lover was also treated to appearances by otters and seals, some floating on tiny icebergs.

Stover and her mother stand outside of Denali National Park, located in Alaska.

During the trip, the mother and daughter duo got to observe mama bears with their cubs, moose, caribou, and foxes with their pups.

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Arts vs. Sciences

The Johns Sisters Excel in Their (Opposing) Fields Simran Naval Contributing Writer

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ometimes I’ll walk into work, and since some of the farmers like to bring all their animals in, I’ll just have a clinic full of goats,” veterinarian Emily Johns stated.

Since graduating veterinary school, Emily has been working full time as a veterinarian. Her life as a woman in STEM can be very stressful as she often has to deal with emergency calls regarding her larger patients, such as horses, while also receiving new animals to tend to every 30 minutes.

Sisters, Emily and Rachel Johns, have pursued careers that are polar opposites. For example, while Emily’s job is very centered around STEM and animals, her sister Rachel enjoys working more with people in the acting and arts community.

But despite the fact that her sister, Rachel Johns, is an actress, her life is not as different. Rachel states that while her job allows her to be more relaxed and open at work, she also has to deal with immense

Emily Johns, after performing surgery on a goat.

Photo Credit: Emily Johns

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Rachel (left) and Emily (right) Johns enjoying New York City together.

Photo Credit: Emily Johns pressure from those around her, as many actors feel the need to, “be someone they’re not.”

Rachel also notes that when she tells people she’s an actress, she often struggles to break the stereotype that others create of her.

“People think you have to fall in that whole kind of stereotypical path where you move out to LA to work, and you audition and audition and audition and never get anything until the big break happens and suddenly you’re on the red carpet,” Rachel states, “That’s a lot of times the image that people think... they think that’s what it means to pursue acting as a career or even just to pursue any really any sort of performing arts, but I don’t think that’s entirely true.”

Both women, despite their opposing occupations, highlight the very real fact that stereotypes

surrounding a particular profession are often untrue. For example, Rachel states that, “..many famous actors and actresses are just normal people who work just as hard as people with other jobs, in order to be the very best that they can.”

“Actors and actresses are just normal people who work just as hard as people with other jobs, in order to be the very best that they can.”

— Rachel Johns She goes on to emphasize that many actors even break the stereotype of a “broke waitress

Rachel Johns, backstage, getting ready for one of her performances.

Photo Credit: Rachel Johns struggling to make it in the acting world,” by maintaining more ‘professional’ or stereotypical jobs. Rachel reveals that she has met many people, such as nurses and office workers, who despite pursuing an acting career, still have a secure job as well as a family.

Emily, while seemingly having a traditional job, reveals that her life as a veterinarian is not as conventional as some might think.

“I work in a small town in Georgia called Hoboken, Georgia, which is a very rural area,” she states.

“You know, coming from a large city like Jacksonville, it is a really drastic difference here when you see that this town doesn’t really have the facilities that a place like Jacksonville has. Not to mention the fact that many people here can’t afford special treatments for themselves, leave alone their animals.”

However, both sisters, despite their high stress jobs, reveal that they genuinely love their work. Emily states that while she often has to deal with putting animals to sleep, the amount of joy she gets after helping animals and seeing the happiness on their owner’s face,

Image of Emily Johns with another one of her healthy patients.

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overrides any feelings of sadness she may have.

Emily remarked that her favorite part of the job is, what she calls, “puppy Vegas. It’s like when you get to take care of all these puppies, and I mean like, who doesn’t love puppies?”

“Puppy Vegas: it’s when you get to take care of all these puppies, and I mean, who doesn’t love puppies?”

— Emily Johns

Emily Johns posing with one of her more conventional patients.

Photo Credit: Emily Johns

The sisters at a Japanese steakhouse for Emily’s 26th birthday.

Photo Credit: Emily Johns

On the other hand, Rachel’s unconventional job allows her to easily express her thoughts and opinions at work, while creating a comfortable environment that many people don’t have when they are at work.

“When you see people at work they’re usually more uptight and formal, but I feel like with the acting community, your job really allows you to be yourself and loosen up. And not only that, but I love people. I love working with them and spending time with them and get to know who they really are,” Rachel recalled.

“People think that just because we have such different jobs and lead such different lives, that we don’t get along with one another, or that we don’t respect each other, but that’s just not true,” Rachel remarked. “I think it’s important to be respectful of everyone’s thoughts and opinions, no matter what they do.”

“I think it’s important to be respectful of everyone’s thoughts and opinions, no matter what they do.”

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The editing process behind a short film.

Rachel Johns as Captain Hook in a high school play.

Photo Credit: Rachel Johns

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Rachel Johns performing a script written by her and her friends called Never Have I Ever.

Photo Credit: Rachel Johns

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Women Take the Field!

Kate Youell Contributing Writer

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hen people think of American football, the first thing that comes to mind is muscular men throwing, running, and catching a ball in order to score touchdowns and win. However,men are not the only players on the field. In Jacksonville, we have the Jaguars, but we also have the lesser-known Florida Avengers. The Avengers is an all-women team that plays tackle football.

Unlike NFL players, these women aren’t primarily football players.

They are doctors, engineers, teachers, moms, wives, and most importantly, trailblazers.

“One thousand percent yes. I consider my team and myself trailblazers. We are showing young girls, women athletes that we can play football and we can play it well,” commented Krystal Coates, a defensive tackle, strong guard, special teams, linebacker, and strong safety.

"When I was growing up, I didn't know I had the option to play football."

— Krystal Coates There is no difference between how the Avengers and the Jags play the game. They both tackle, both catch, and both work hard and train. However, one is popularly watched, while the other is barely acknowledged.

Coates said, “However, we are a professional team, so the difference there is; pay- we don’t get paid at all, we raise

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our money. Fan base, respect, acknowledgment in the sport. Air time, equipment is not necessarily made for women.” Even though women are not biologically built like men, the pads and equipment are still made for men. She continued by saying, “Sports complex to play adequately.

Staff such as trainers for injuries, etc., is minimal.” Though they are grateful to their two main sponsors (Adidas and Riddle), the amount of support that NFL teams have does not begin to compare.

"I want all girls, young women, and adults to know they can play hard, show up, and show the world we can do hard things if that's what we want to do!

— Krystal Coates It’s only been seven years since the first time a woman was hired as a full-time official for the NFL. Coates commented, “When I was growing up, I didn’t know I had the option to play football. Now that I know I have a choice and say I want all girls, young women, and adults to know they can play hard, show up and show the world we can do hard things if that’s what we want to do!”

“To show up and learn something new that I had never learned to play growing up. I’m playing for my nieces, nephews, and all young women who can see that women can play.” She continued, “My nieces, I want them to know it’s an option, and for my nephews, I want them to learn that women can play football and appreciate these women playing and putting in the hard work and effort.”

This team’s importance not only shows women that they can do stereotypically masculine things, but it’s laying the seeds for more women and girls to play in the future. When asked what advice she would give to girls that want to play football, she said, “Do it!

You can do anything you put your mind to. What do you have to lose by trying it? “ Practicing together 15 hours a week creates unity between the women. They all respect each other on and off the field. Coates concluded, “All of these women across my team show up on the field for practice or game ready to grind. We are all going for one thing, and that is to win and pave the way for future generations to come.”

"We are all going for one thing, and that is to win and pave the way for future generations to come."

— Krystal Coates

Visit the Avengers homepage to check the schedule with the QR code above.

(Above) The Avengers team photo.

(Left, Below) The Avengers practicing.

Photo Credit: Krystal Coates

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The volunteers go through the same stretches the riders go through, so they both enojy the experience

Training to be a Volunteer

Therapuetic Riding at the Delores Barr Weaver Equestrian Center Caylee Padgett Contributing Writer

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olunteers at the Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center have a plethora of morning duties such as feeding the chickens and pigs and collecting eggs to sell at their farmers’ market, and this is just the start of a busy, busy day.

After beginning the morning chores, Zoey Clontz, a college student with a big smile and a strong voice, instructs each of the six volunteers, all teens or in their early 20s, to get Izzy, Quinn, Ranger, and Chief ready for riding. Clontz noted, “The horses and the kids are the best part [of volunteering].”

The Equestrian Center’s website states, “Equine therapy helps

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children and adults with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD) reach their full potential by improving confidence, flexibility, balance, posture and muscle strength as well as psychological, cognitive, behavioral, social, and communication skills.”

There were three classes when I visited the center on March 25th, and then a volunteering training program. They started preparing for the first, but I didn’t see much of this because Sarah, a fellow volunteer along with Zoey, and I were busy wrangling the nosy pigs that just couldn’t stay out of the chicken coop.

Sarah is a 17-year-old Providence student that helped out as Zoey’s partner-in-crime and also showed me all around the barn. We spent

the day together, and I learned that she is interested in veterinary science and psychology, which is why she decided to volunteer.

At around 9:00, kids start showing up for the first class, and on this day, there were four girls: Addison, Emily, Elizabeth, and Hailey, all of whom were under the age of 11. While they were probably tired from having such an early start to their Saturday, they still all triumphantly made their way up to the platform to mount their horses.

The kids sign up for seasonal sessions, six classes per session.

This was their fifth class; a posture lesson.

All classes start out the same way with some stretching. Their stretches are animals themed, so they start with butterfly breathing

and then follow up with some chicken stretches.

The stretches are meant to relax each of the kids before the class and make sure they get comfortable on the horses. Each of the volunteers follow along with the instructions and help any children that are struggling, but these girls were experts.

During their hour they had to work on keeping their posture straight while balancing bean bags on their feet and hands. The kids also practiced trotting on their horses and one girl was even able to do it all on her own.

After their class was over there was only about a 5-minute break until the next group showed up.

These students were a mixture of ages, and they were all super pumped to be riding.

I was truly impressed by the eagerness that some of these students had to ride their horses despite their physical disabilities.

The final class had only two kids in it, a brother and a sister, so there were two extra horses. I got to ride the horse named Chief.

Riders and horses get plenty of water and snack breaks.

Participating in the class was an amazing experience, and I was able to see why each of the kids have so much fun. They build a sense of independence and trust with their walkers (the people that guide their horses).

During the class, I had to balance colorful square beanbags on my feet to make sure my posture was good, and it was a lot more difficult than I thought. I don’t know how all of those kids could do it so easily. They fell off, a lot,

Horses are trained to not be afraid of things like walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. but then, on the final run-through, not a single one fell. I made progress, but the kids had made more.

And then it was all over, but this wasn’t the end of the day.

After each class, the kids are taken on a sensory trail around the property that has lots of activities that draw to the five senses with activities such as throwing sticks into the correct colored tire and inspirational quotes that kids can read to each other.

Once all the fun and games are over and the kids go home, there’s a meeting with all the volunteers to discuss each kid’s progress throughout their session. Every volunteer tells Clontz what the kids can improve on and how the horses felt during the experience, so they can improve as well.

creates a seatbelt with their arm over the child’s leg. This makes kids feel safer and sometimes there are two volunteers creating this seatbelt.

Then, we practiced leading, where one volunteer takes the horse and leads him/her in the direction that they need to go, to help the child steer better. Some children are so skilled that they don’t need the extra help any of these volunteers.

Finally, the day concluded at 2:45. I was tired, but I thoroughly enjoyed helping out and seeing what all the volunteers do. They truly make a difference and even work with participants in the Special Olympics. Each day, volunteers go to work and help kids learn, have fun, and increase their sense of confidence. So, if you or anyone you know might be interested in volunteering, scan the QR code below to sign up!

Finally, all the volunteers went home except for Clontz and Sarah, who started setting up for the volunteer training session. One woman, Debra, showed up for the volunteer training, and she and I were able to work together to practice what we would be doing as volunteers and what we would do with the horses to get them ready for the kids. We also worked on skills that would be used to make the children feel safe on the horses.

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Ukraine in Florida

The stakes of world conflict are high for the First Russian Ukrainian Baptist Church of Jacksonville.

Isabel Bassin Contributing Writer

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or them, the current conflict in Ukraine is extremely personal.

All of the members of the First Russian Ukrainian Baptist Church of Jacksonville, founded by Anatoli Kadaev almost 30 years ago, either lived in Ukraine or Russia or have family who currently does. Every week, there is news of another missile hitting a home town, another neighborhood getting destroyed, another family member missing or dead.

“It’s terrible. These are the worst days of all my 76 years” Reverend Kadaev described.

Reverend Kadaev blessing bread with fellow members of the church.

Anatoli Kadaev is a pastor at the First Russian Ukrainian Baptist Church of Jacksonville. He has been living in Jacksonville since 1993 after he moved from Ukraine.

Before that, he lived in Russia.

Born in St. Petersburg, then called Leningrad, Kadaev lived in Russia until 1959 when he and his family moved to Kyiv. Though he was living under an oppressive government, Kadaev still

Reverend Kadaev leading a sermon.

remembers his childhood fondly, “It was a normal childhood in the former Soviet Union.”

In 1966, Kadaev was drafted to the Red Army. He spent three years until he was demobilized and ended up in the city of Kirovograd. “I started to attend the Baptist Church in this city, and that touched my heart,” Kadaev explained. “I repented. I accepted Jesus Christ.”

Kadaev decided he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a minister. He could not do this under the atheist Soviet government, so he moved to attend the Baptist College in London.

After his education, he began preaching back in Ukraine.

Eventually, he got tired of the socio-political climate and wanted a change. “I got tired of persecution [...] I was ready to go anywhere” Kadaev said.

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Now, Kadaev’s homeland is being bombed by Russa on the daily.

“This terrible, tragic situation; this barbaric work; it’s unbelievable.

They destroyed personal life, destroyed people you know, destroyed family, destroyed the whole country” Kadaev said.

The main way Kadaev copes with the disaster is The Bible. Kadaev said “the book is the base of my faith. It is the compass and the strength of not only my faith, but all my life.” When the war started, Kadaev felt he could relate it to Psalm 27, verses 1-5 (see sidebar).

Though the pain of having to watch your home unjustly be bombed seems unbearable, Kadaev is able to find light and hope through his faith. His church started a Ukrainian relief fund which can be found at frucbj. net. Please donate to this or any Ukrainian relief projects to help the victims of the Russian invasion.

“They destroyed personal life, destroyed people you know, destroyed family, destroyed the whole country.”

-Anatoli Kadaev

Psalm 27, written by David, is used to provide comfort in times of strife by reminding people that God is stronger than the threats that face them. Verses 1-5 read: The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.

Though an army besiege me,

The official website of the First Russian Ukrainian Baptist Church of Jacksonville, frubcj.net:

my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent.

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Raising the Barre Why Pure Barre is for Everyone

“And that I have to really focus on me when I’m taking the workout.

I can’t be distracted by external factors.”

Megan Howard Social Media Editor As I move my wrist weights to my ankles and desperately run to my water bottle, I wonder why I even signed up for a Pure Barre Empower class in the first place. After 45 minutes of nonstop cardio and sweating, my heart beat slows and endorphins fill my body. This feeling of accomplishment and relief always makes the effort worthwhile.

After I quit organized sports, I opted for solo gym workouts.

I often found myself bored, unmotivated, and overwhelmed with all the equipment at the gym. I missed working out in an environment surrounded by supportive peers and motivating coaches.

Pure Barre offers group fitness workouts that are challenging, fun, and effective. Based on the techniques of ballet and isometric exercises, Pure Barre entails a full body, high intensity, low impact workout that will make you sweat.

Like Stam’s pose above, many exercises at Pure Barre draw inspiration from ballet.

Credit: Sra.Stam I then stumbled upon a voucher for a free class at Pure Barre Julington Creek. So, I forced myself out of bed at 5:30 am and attempted, I mean attended, a Classic class. Instantly, I was hooked.

However, I am not the only member of the Bolles community hooked on Pure Barre.

When not teaching Spanish or Yoga, Senora Stam finds herself teaching at Pure Barre.

Stam started out as a client for two months before she was approached about teaching. Now, Stam has been teaching for seven years.

My Pure Barre studio posts congratulations on Instagram after clients meet milestones. Here’s me after completing my first 12 classes in less than a month.

Credit: @PureBarreJulingtonCreek on instagram

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Stam was drawn to Pure Barre after feeling like she needed a more effective burn from her workout that she was not receiving from Yoga.

“I love how mentally and physically challenging Pure Barre classes are,” Stam explained,

All locations offer three primary class styles: Classic, Reform, and Empower. Classic utilizes double tubes, hand weights, and a small ball during a 50-minute full-body workout.

Classic was the first class I tried and is still holds a speacial place in my heart. My abs, legs, and arms will always be sore in the best way the next day.

Barre meets cardio in the fusion class Empower. Unlike Classic and Reform, Empower is 45 minutes of fast-paced interval training that utilizes a plyometric platform and ankle weights.

Although Stam is trained in all class formats, she loves teaching Empower, “Because of the high energy. And I love being able to push people to find their edge.”

Stam exclaimed, “I feel like that class allows me to really coach them through the tough parts.”

Reform targets strength and balance through sliders and resistance bands. The 50 minute workout emphasizes core strength and muscle control through full body working sections.

Reform always leaves me in the most pain. The next day as I laugh or cough I can feel the sore, achey feeling in my abs.

All classes begin with warm ups that get the heart pumping and the core engaged.

Once into the swing of class, movements are broken into sets and target varying sections of the body.

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Between working sections, active breaks take place where participants are guided through a stretch relief beforing jumping right back into action.

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Once class comes to an end, participants are guided through stretching and breath work.

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The workouts are challenging and push people of all fitness levels.

Instructors offer modifications to make exercises easier or harder.

To keep clients motivated and test both their mental and physical strength, Pure Barre creates monthly and yearly challenges.

In March, taking inspiration from NCAA basketball, many studios began their March Madness challenge. In this challenge, clients were encouraged to attend 20 classes in 31 days.

“I love being able to push people to find their edge. I feel like that class allows me to really coach them through tough parts.

— Sra. Stam “I have never skipped one,” Stam recalled while speaking about the March Madness challenge, “I love the challenges because they hold me accountable and it’s also really fun to do them with like a friend and kind of cheer each other on.”

Pure Barre may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the workout is without a doubt worth trying.

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Behind Stam are the the pylometric platforms used in Empower class.

During class, particpants use the platform for squats, jumps, and planks.

Credit: Sra. Stam

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Stam explained, “I think students would definitely benefit from the stretching and the strength training. Also, everyone can use the me time.”

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El Walton ‘23 works and takes class at Pure Barre. Walton loves “talking to all the clients and letting them vent about their days. and then seeing them after their workout feeling more relaxed and chill.”

The workouts are challenging and push people of all fitness levels.

Instructors offer modifications to make exercises easier or harder.

The workouts are challenging and push people of all fitness levels.

Instructors offer modifications to make exercises easier or harder.

Accountability is a major component of group fitness classes. Working out with others creates an atmosphere where peers and coaches encourage you to push your limits. The best thing about Pure Barre is during sets

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“It’s cool to skate together, but to have created the safe space to grow the community we’ve grown is really rewarding.”

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Drop in to Lady Skate Day Isabel Bassin Contributing Writer

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irls, or the non-binary community, or the trans community; all alike are looking for that outlet. They’re looking for other like-minded people that can encourage them and that they can encourage,” 28-year old Murphy Williams explained as she talked about her contribution to our society’s neverending strive for equality: Lady Skate Day. Founded in November of 2020, Lady Skate Day is a weekly meeting for girls all around Jacksonville to meet up and learn to skateboard in a safe and encouraging community.

Every week, @ladyskateday on instagram posts the location of their Wednesday rendezvous.

Though it started as only three people in the backyard of an

Avondale home, Lady Skate Day now has an average of 25 attendees each week, and has grown to reach all parts of Jacksonville, and even sometimes has special skating in nearby cities. Some of their recent locations include The Block Skate Supply, Monument skatepark, and Kona skatepark.

Williams said “At our anniversary party, we had over 75 people. It was insane. Skaters and nonskaters alike, and even people that just wanted to hang out and be part of the community. It doesn’t matter if you skate or if you suck or if you’re really good.”

While its obvious goal is to encourage girls to skate, Lady Skate Day’s community that it has built has goes much deeper.

“I have a bunch of friends that I skate with that I never would have met otherwise, it’s just so random, but we all love each

Scan this to see Lady Skate Day’s website! ladyskateday.org other and support each other through whatever it is we’re going through.”

No matter one’s age or gender, they should be allowed to find a community of people to enjoy any hobby with. Lady Skate Day encourages girls to get active and step out of their comfort zone and into a world stereotypically dominated by men. “Our vision is inclusivity. Our vision is friendship and fun,” Murphy Williams reaffirmed. , (Left) Lady Skaters at The Block Skate Supply.

(Below) flyer for Lady Skate Day’s upcoming summer camp.

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Quick Recs

Hamantaschen for Ukraine Atticus Dickson Contributing

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ersia, 479 BCE. Haman, the advisor of the ruthless King Ahashverosh, has a plan to destroy all the Jews of Persia. To celebrate the survival of the Jewish people, each year, Ashkenazi Jews make a specific type of cookie, called hamantaschen, translating to “Haman’s Pockets” because they are filled cookies (pockets).

Although not all cookies have a story, we use them to celebrate a holiday during which we make fun of the bozo (L+ratio+get hanged on the gallows you created to kill our people+stupid hat) who tried to kill us and are, according to legend, shaped after a stupid hat that he had.

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Use a tablespoon of your prefered filling.

(I used raspberry and apricot jams)

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Before folding, wet the outer edge of the cookie so it sticks.

This story, although it is about the Jews of Persia, still serves as an apt metaphor for oppressed and attacked peoples worldwide.

However, it is especially similar to the plight of the Ukrainian people.

A people attacked by a selfish madman who miraculously survive (knock on wood).

These similarities have prompted some, including 1748 Bakehouse, a local Jacksonville bakery, to join a movement on social media called #hamantaschenforukraine.

To participate, bakers bake hamantaschen, and if they own a bakery, sell them and donate the profits to Ukrainian relief efforts.

The recipe the Bugle used to participate is linked below, along with the steps to fold the Hamantaschen photographed!

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Make sure to press down hard enough that the fold sticks, but not so hard you lose the detail of the fold.

All Photo Credits: Atticus Dickson

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French Novelty Produces PR Bolles Students Model for French Novelty Aisha Hasan Contributing Writer

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rench Novelty, established in 1911 and located in the Cedar Hills Shopping Center on Blanding Blvd, opens its doors each year to the prom rush. And with prom season in full swing, excited, enthusiastic teen girls flood this dress shop in hopes to find the perfect dress to show off at prom.

Outside of providing beautiful dresses, French Novelty offers PR to anyone who asks. “There are some benefits including discounts and referring them to others.” revealed Kennedy Cole ’23.

Kennedy Cole first heard of French Novelty from a family member and went to find her dress.

After Cole emailed French Novelty, the PR representative reached out to Cole for an initial headshot and to meet. “They wanted to get my headshot but we ended up getting too caught up in taking pictures of the dresses.” admitted Cole. In the near future, French Novelty plans to invite all the PR girls to take official pictures. “Most of the girls have brought dresses from French Novelty or have some experience modeling.” Cole explained.

year. “There’s no negative energy or judgement and when you try on a dress everyone is always hyping you up.” exclaimed Kennedy Cole.

French Novelty mainly displays their PR on their Instagram account, @frenchnovelty. “They post pretty regularly, with a PR rep highlight story,” Cole noted. Many girls look through the account for inspiration, with the intention of finding a dress style that they love.

Kennedy Cole plans to continue to PR for French Novelty in her senior

Rethreaded: Renewing, Reigniting, Releasing Isabel Schimpff Contributing Writer

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e provide long-term employment coupled with mental health services,” Stephine Patton, the assistant manager of business development at Rethreaded, said.

The organization’s upcycling program repurposes materials such as cotton t-shirts and leather airline seats into journals, purses, jewelry, accessories, and other gifts, which are then sold in Rethreaded’s retail space and provides employment for survivors of human trafficking.

"The women that come and work at Rethreaded are generally dealing with complex traumas such as PTSD," Patton said. "So, therapy is something that is super important to have."

Individual therapy, group therapy, and case management are just

some of the mental health services offered in their developmental program.

Rethreaded also goes a step above basic mental health assistance and offers classes like “Dress for Success”, where they teach women how to take care of their bodies, shop on a budget, and make crockpot meals. Training with Google, calendar, and management are offered as well.

There are about 50 women on staff in the developmental program. Their job primarily consists of converting materials into merchandise, which is sold for between eight to 300 dollars.

All of these women working at Rethreaded have a powerful story and have the passion to create change. When asked if there was a story that motivated her, Patton responded, “Yes, I think about my own story.”

”I came to Rethreaded through their Survival Development Program,” Patton said. “I left the life [of being trafficked] in May 2016 and last October I was actually awarded Survivor Advocate of the Year for the state of Florida.”

Around the globe, in Tennessee, Bangladesh, San Jose, Haiti, Ethiopia, and the Himalayas, Rethreaded also has many “freedom partners” which are bigger trade organizations with the same mission.

For Bolles students, the opportunity to get involved is local. You can volunteer on Thursdays, attend their events, or donate 100% cotton t-shirts. If you are over eighteen and free on Thursdays from 1:30-4:30, head over to the Springfield location and volunteer for Rethreaded, helping an organization that works to renew hope, reignite dreams, and release potential survivors of human trafficking.

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North Florida Poetry Hub Promoting the Art of Poetry Sara Wasserman Contributing Writer

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ut when the pandemic hit, you know, everybody was at home. There wasn't a whole lot to do. And so I started talking about maybe doing online workshops, and I just kind of got real interested in doing things and taking care of it. And so we decided that I would take over and I just love it.” explained Ruth Van Alstine, the president of the North Florida Poetry Hub, who describes her position as a very positive thing to focus on during that time of uncertainty.

The North Florida Poetry Hub (NFPH) was founded by the local nonprofit, Hope at Hand, an organization that, as their mission statement explains, provides art

and poetry sessions to vulnerable and at-risk youth populations.

With a goal to increase public appreciation and recognition of poetry, they share the art in various ways, such as hosting free online poetry workshops and sharing their poems with nursing home residents.

“This is the coffee shop that's online,” remarked Van Alstine.

The NFPH also just hosted a youth poetry contest. What originally started as a way to allow NFPH members to show off their work turned into a showcase that drew a crowd of 40-50 people.

“I wanted to have an audience so we wouldn't just be, you know, the 10 or so of us just sitting around admiring ourselves,” explained Van Alstine.

The event was a great way for poets of all ages to exhibit their best work.

“I was really happy to see my poets be able to have their little time in the spotlight,” said Van Alstine.

The NFPH is an international organization with members outside of the US. Van Alstine describes the impact that the organization has across the world.

“What I do influences people all over the world, even my little small part of it. So it's great, and I feel very fulfilled.”

(Top) Group photo of some NFPH chapter members Photo Credit: Ruth Van Alstine

The Dreamette

Keeping the Ice Cream Dream Alive Alex Boutwell Contributing Writer

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ith 30 different toppings, The Dreamette’s real diversity is in what you put on the ice cream. Rather than simply having a favorite flavor, it changes the question into what your favorite combination is, rather. “It’s more of a combination rather than a flavor,” Johnny Nettles’ favorite combination is “Vanilla with hot fudge and walnuts”. Mrs.Nettles’ favorite combination is “chocolate with strawberries on the top and the bottom”.

In addition to Springfeild and Aberdeen, A new location of The Dreamette ice cream shop opened in San Marco, Jacksonville. Unlike

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its original location in Murray Hill, it accepts credit and debit. The original location opened in 1948, and is still in business today. It is walk up, and only accepts cash.

Johnny Nettles, Mrs. Nettles brother-in-law, bought the business in 2008 after retiring from working with the police.

In 13 years, he has tripled the business’ profits, all while keeping it traditional. Having only three flavors, vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, its basic formula is one of its charms. No drastic changes have been added, and yet the traditional business structure still brings in new customers.

Some of the most popular orders are the honeymoon shake, as

well as their banana split. Nettles says the same people have been coming for years and years, ordering their usual honeymoon shake. The honeymoon shake is a pina colada shake, which, like most of the menu, has been available since opening.

The charm of The Dreamette, complementing its wonderful soft serve, is its classic atmosphere.

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The History Department

Freshman Research Paper Daniel Waheed Contributing Writer At Bolles, the freshman year history research paper is regarded by many as a rite-ofpassage, a necessity for any rising freshman. To many, it is the culmination of the freshman history class, and it represents challenge and change.

The research project, assigned to freshmen in the second semester by history teachers, can be about any topic, ranging from the situation in the Xinjiang province of the People’s Republic of China to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Ultimately, the topic depends on what its researcher is interested in, and is a reflection of the intellectual curiosity of the author.

Students find the process to be tough yet meaningful. Ben Frick, freshman, views the experience as having been “rough but fun.”

Ben, writing about children’s involvement in militias throughout the globe, states, “It has been quite difficult gathering sources, but also fun at the same time learning about new things.”

Similarly, Aaron Schumer, senior, stated “It wasn’t fun, but it was definitely a positive experience in that I learned from it.”

“My favorite part of this process was doing research online and finding interesting yet sad things about the state of child soldiers,” Ben said.

When asked about what he wants his students to take away from the entire process, Mr. Gebauer said “I definitely want them to have the research skills and be more sound writers, but I also want them to have more of an appreciation and understanding of what’s going on in the world. It’s really easy to be focused on what’s happening to us in our little bubble. There’s a lot more going on out there than what we are usually aware of.”

Upperclassmen share Ben’s view on the research project. Stefano Hernandez, junior, stated “It helped me effectively research information on a topic and organize it effectively to make an organized cohesive essay.”

Mr. Gebauer, freshman history teacher, believes that the research paper is essential in building research skills in freshmen from the very beginning.

The Language Department

Congreso, Congrès Sara Wasserman Contributing Writer

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ometimes we get to see some strengths that we didn’t realize students had,” said Madame Phillips-Bourass, one of the French teachers who attended Congrès.

Over spring break, students chosen from Bolles’ French and Spanish programs took a bus to Orlando to take part in competitions for their respective languages. The Spanish competition, Congresso, and the French competition, Congrès, are composed of several different events that students take part in to represent the Bolles French and Spanish programs.

“The kids seem to really like it. It’s an academic competition that is not that stressful,” said Phillips-Bourass.

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The first night of Congresso, students participate in impromptu speaking.

French students also take part in impromptu speaking, called discours.

“Though these are questions that they’ve seen, because they can kind of study for it, 16 topics is a lot.

And so speaking on a topic in front of the judges can be very scary,” said Señora Stam, who attended Congresso this year with her students.

Students can also channel their knowledge of foreign language through performing a short play. For Congrès, this is called the Pièce de Théâtre. Congrès competitors can also participate in a group trivia competition called Casse-Tête, and submit a scrapbook for evaluation.

Music competitions are also a part of both Congrès and Congresso.

For the teachers, the experience is also very fulfilling. In addition

to seeing their students grow and flourish in a competitive environment, teachers also get to meet other language teachers and connect with other language programs.

Phillips-Bourass describes Congrès for teachers. “And for the teachers, t’s sort of a networking opportunity, because we get to hang out with all the other French teachers from around the state.”

“It’s very fun to see your students achieve, and see them grow in a matter of three days,” remarked Stam.

“I think kids enjoy just having the chance to be, you know, hanging out with their friends from French class, but also like, in a more relaxed environment, where they can just sort of chill and have fun,” said PhillipsBourass.

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The Science Department

Anatomage Update: 7.0 Raphael Sogueco Contributing Writer

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magine getting a human cadaver in the mail! Although not an actual human corpse, the cadaver is a digitized human body included with a new update for Bolles’ Anatomage table. This person who chose to make a valuable contribution to science comes on a flash drive.

Originally intended for medical schools, this $78,000 dollar donation was wheeled into the Anatomy classroom for the first time in April 2017.

The table houses a computer running a Windows 10 system,

which displays 3D models from two monitors around 4 feet in length. The computer runs an Anatomage program that contains high quality, interactable, cadavers of humans as well as some animals. The table can also stand up to a height of 8 feet for an alternative view of the cadavers.

The program contains a total of 4 3D cadavers. The most recent update introduced a Caucasian female, adding to the roster of 3 other cadavers including a Caucasian Male, an Asian Female, and an Asian male. The table is currently on version 7.0 However, does Moyer-Shad feel

the shiny once-new investment worth the cost? Most definitely!

“It’s currently being used in anatomy classes, So it gets used year round in that regard.” said anatomy teacher and Director of Student Activities Mrs. MoyerShad.

“We’ve had chorus classes come in to use it. I’ve had dance classes come in and use it, the psychology class looks at the brain, And, one biology class comes in and those are the main users right now.”

Overall, the table is in great condition and will continue to enamor and excite science students for many years to come.

The English Department

Robinson’s Memoirs Isabel Schimpff Contributing Writer

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any students, not even legal adults yet, anticipate the majority of their life experiences that have yet to occur.

They look forward to college, jobs, and relationships, but now is the time they tend to hyperfocus on their “future.” Even so, Ms. Robinson, a Bolles 12th-grade English teacher, allows kids to reflect on their “core memories’’ and their accomplishments over their lives.

After the students read Frank McCourt’s 1996 memoir, Angela’s Ashes, Robinson gives the assignment of having the students write their very own memoirs.

The parameters for the assignment are simple. Students choose a topic from a predetermined list, then complete three vignettes.

Some of the common elements of the possible topics include, a person/a problem, a place, and an event that recurs through the years.

Each vignette must be 300-500 words and must all connect to one another. As long as students follow the vignettes, they are not required to follow a certain style of writing.

Robinson points out that one of the most important aspects of Angela’s Ashes is that Frank McCourt writes in his own voice. The class even listens to the audiobook two to three times a week so students can hear the emotion and soul in his voice and how it translates to his writing.

This assignment is one that expects a layer of vulnerability from students. The more emotions you can clearly express in your writing, the better it will be.

To initiate the trust that is needed between teacher and student for this assignment, Robinson writes and reads a sample memoir to the class. This year, she chose the topic “someone that shaped my life, someone that hurt me, and someone that saved me.”

Robinson, in response, wrote about her mother, brother, and aunt.

At the end of this assignment, students are encouraged to show their writing to the person in their life that they wrote about. Robinson always recommends letting people know how much they mean to them through their writing.

“They have some really moving and amazing things that they write,” Robinson said. “What happens is they start writing these and they don’t realize the people they are writing about are incredibly impactful”.

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The Arts Department

Guest Artist Recap Alex Boutwell Contributing Writer

Heather Wilcox Kornick, a Bolles Graduate, was one of the original Bolles Dance Company members. After attending FSU she returned to Jacksonville to create the successful dance facility, “All About Ballroom.”

Derek Mitchell has

previously joined us at Bolles before, Derek has taught at “Broadway Dance, Steps,” and world wide. He was a choreographer for “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Resident Choreographer” for the famous musical, HAMILTON.

Hunter Gross

has come in monthly this year to work with the percussion section of the band thanks to the Skinner Endowed Fund for Musical Guest Artists.

Principle Dancer for the dance company, “Hubbard Street Chicago” for many years. In 2020 when the company temporarily stopped performing, he began working on his Masters Degree in Dance at The University of Arizona.

this year. Zenib Ghais has been working as a fine artist for over twenty years. Ms. Ghais worked with the students on two nonobjective projects incorporating multimedia, consisting of printmaking and stenciling.

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from Flagler College came to work for a full day of one-on-one coaching with all of the Bolles Singers Honors students in preparation for the Honors Recital in February.

Jason Hortin has been the

Zeinab Ghais was the Peyton Endowed Visiting Guest Artist for

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Millicent Jonnie came and worked with all of our dance students 6-12 grade, giving a master class on an Afro-Haitian dance.

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The Math Department

Reinschmidt Retiring Grace Albaugh Contributing Writer

“The relationships which you build with the students is amazing. Over the years I’ve watched students grow up, get married, and have families and careers.”

- Mrs. Reinschmidt Said Mrs. Reinschmidt, a beloved math teacher, who after thirty-six years of teaching at Bolles has decided to retire.

Reinschmidt originally did not want to become a math teacher she said, “Believe it or not, I originally wanted to be a PE teacher, but I was told that with a math degree I could always get a job, whereas PE jobs were hard to come by. Best advice I ever received.”

Those factors along with the ability to spend the summer with her kids and the fact that both her parents were educators led her to become a math teacher, a decision she did not regret.

Reinschmidt participating in a run in 2012 Over those thirty-six years of teaching, Reinschmidt reminisced about some of her happiest memories and proudest achievements.

“Receiving an award at the end of the year where a student got to choose a teacher who helped them most to achieve success was one of my favorite memories.” She explained.

“Another special achievement was to be selected by ETS and the College Board to be in leadership for the development of the grading of the AP exams.”

Reinschmidt added.

Along with the memories she’s made with students comes memories she’s made with fellow faculty members.

“While the names and faces of the teachers have changed over the years, I have always found the math department to be a fantastic department. We enjoy time together and have a great camaraderie. I will miss my friends in the department very much.” Reinschmidt concluded.

Mrs. Reinschmidt’s yearbook photo from 1996

However, with the sadness of leaving a chapter of her life

behind comes the excitement of beginning a new one. Reinschmidt describes herself as “kind of an exercise junkie” and plans to continue her adventurous and active activities into retirement.

“I like all things outside. My extracurricular activity which I’m most proud of is doing a half-ironman at the age of 62. I’m also proud that I was able to run the New York Marathon not once, but twice.” Reinschmidt explained She also added, “A goal of mine is to hike portions of the Appalachian Trail. I also heard there are some great bicycle tours in Europe which sound amazing.”

Along with remaining active Reinschmidt has other plans in store for her retirement. “I love projects around the home. I want to learn how to install new hardwood floors in my house and how to replace tile backsplashes in the kitchen.” She explained.

In conclusion when asked why she chose now to retire Reinschmidt laughed and said, “Why now? I’m getting old! On a serious note, I want to be able to do fun things while I am still able.”

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Robotics Resurgence How the Robotics Team Revises Itself Daniel Waheed Contributing Writer

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he robotics team is a place of diverse intellect, one in which the technically talented and creative innovators put their minds together and accomplish wonderful things; in the case of the 2021-2022 robotics team, a multi-directional automaton capable of transporting cones and spheres within an enclosed space to different locations at different heights, all from scratch.

Every motor, every axle, every bolt is intricately placed and serves critical purpose. Similarly, every human, every mind, and every idea is crucial in the robotics team itself, with people serving different purposes in the overall function.

The work done in a secluded corner on the second floor of Bolles hall is no joke. Any observer will take notice of the palpable dedication, the general understanding of commitment and respect to the craft.

The robotics room, characterized by random gears and sophisticated 3D printers scattered all over, has an ambiance of both lightheartedness and a more subtle genius that can be seen by everything Byzantine.

A normal session of robotics practice generally involves brainstorming as well as building the actual robot itself, using parts and components sourced from online.

The 2021-2022 season, which started in August and ended in March culminated in the State Championship, in which members of the Robotics team traveled to Winter Haven Florida to compete

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The Bolles Robotics Team gathers for a photo at the State Champonship.

Credit: Pranav Kasavaruju. with other Robotics teams from all over the nation.

Avneesh Badarinath, senior and co-captain of the Bolles FTC Robotics Team, had much to say about the robotics experience at States. “States was fun, it was awesome to be able to compete in person this year. Although the atmosphere was competitive, it also felt supportive in that we were able to showcase everything we’ve been working on. This is my 9th year doing robotics, and I’m curious to see how the future captains will take the team.”

Likewise, Rohan Deshmukh, freshman, who has been doing robotics for 6 years, stated “States was a lot of fun, we didn’t place as well as we would’ve hoped but it was a great bonding experience.

Next year, we hope to be able to plan ahead more, because we’ve ran into some problems this year with scheduling. Other than that, everything is going well!”

The 2022-2023 robotics cohort plans to meet over the summer

and begin the brainstorming process for the coming season then, regarding how they can improve their creations and team dynamic.

“This is my ninth year doing Robotics and I’m curious to see where and how the future captains will take the team.”

— Avneesh Badarinath,

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As Avneesh said, “The robotics team is a place with people from different backgrounds, where eager and avid students can collaborate and contribute to a tangible creation that highlights their creativity, resourcefulness, and ability to produce in a supportive environment.”

At the open house this past Saturday, 12 of the 14 registrants from middle school showed up for the event. It was led by Anjuli Gusani (9th), Daniel Ji (10th), and Avneesh Badarinath (12th). They ended with a discussion and an opportunity to build a competition robot.

Credit: Paul Sollee

The tools and materials the Robotics team works with require precision and planning to make their creations work.

The passion of middle school Robotics’ coaches— Mr. Meyers and Ms. Fudge— grows the team.

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Sliding in to Softball Season Women’s Softball Team in a Growth Year

“Our goals for the rest of the season are to continue being #1 in the district and win regionals. BK and ESJ have been our rivals so to come out with a win will give us motivation to win it all. But most importantly, continue to grow as a person fundamentally on and off the field.”

Grace Albaugh Contributing Writer

- Kaitlyn Reardon ‘23 “This season has been really good, we have a strong team and we are all ready to go up against any team we play.”

— McKenzie Harrell ‘23 “We recieved a new assistant coach, we lost our starting third baseman who was a solid hitter and we had to fill in her gap and learning to play together as one team with a few new players.”

- Kaitlyn Reardon ‘23

Rivalry on the River

The Second Annual Tournament Takes Place at Bolles Ava Cheng Contributing Writer

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ine games in total, eighteen teams took to the turf to compete over the course of three days in the second annual High School 9:12 Rivalry on the River lacrosse tournament.

Taking place on the Bolles San Jose campus, the games were sponsored by Covenant Roofing®, with tickets costing $12 for adults and $5 for students.

Last year, ten boys teams and six girls teams competed over the course of eight games. Atlantic Coast and Mandarin’s girls teams, as well as Maclay’s boys joined the tournament this year.

On Thursday, March 24, the event began at 5:30 with a game between the Creekside and Bolles girls’ teams. Bolles won the first point and started strong, but the game ended 20-13 in favor of Creekside. At 8:00, Nease and St. Augustine’s boys’ teams took the field, Nease coming out on top with fourteen more points than St. Augustine.

The Episcopal boys’ team played Providence on Friday, winning 17-1, followed by a game between Bartram Trail and Fleming Island boys in which Bartram Trail triumphed 13-4.

On Saturday, the five remaining matches took place between 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Mandarin and Atlantic Coat girls’ teams played a close game, Mandarin prevailing with a 6-5 win. Bartram trail and Ponte Vedra girls played next, Bartram Trail winning 138. Episcopal boys crushed the Menendez team 18-0 before the tournament ended with its last game between the Ponte Vedre and Creekside boys.

For the second year in a row, the tournament’s showcase game took place between Ponte Vedre and Creekside. Ponte Vedre had managed a close 9-8 win last year, but was later defeated with another 9-8 victory in favor of Creekside. This year, both teams were 8-2, among the high school teams in Jacksonville. At 7:30 pm, the game began, and ended with the Ponte Vedre boys continuing their streak of Rivalry on the River wins 16-6.

(Top) An announcer introduces Creekside and Bolles’ girls teams.

(Middle) Ponte Vedre scores a point against Creekside.

(Bottom Left) Batram Trail and Fleming boys teams.

(Bottom Right) Creekside and Bolles’ girls face-off.

All Photo Credits: Ava Cheng

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Bolles·a ·palooza /bowl-zuh-pa-lou-zah/ noun A music festival theme where each booth features a different song or musical genre, decorations, and a treat to give away. With additional student performers singing and playing the guitar and drums, and had frisbees, ping-pong, and cornhole games.

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n March of 2020, the Parent Association Upper School Senior Class Parents put together a plan that would take the budget from all grades and create a fun music festival. Bollesa-palooza was the result,” wrote Mrs. Sandy Cantanese; Director of the Bolles Fund and Parent Programs.

Bolles-a-palooza was an event that occurred on March 18th, 2022 lasted through activities and both lunch periods, and it was the longest-lasting event that the parent association has created.

Mrs. Witt wrote, “Chris Fairman and I had such a great time cochairing this event, and could not

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have done it without our Campus Chair, Beth Rohan, all of the other class parents and volunteers, and Sandy Catanese.”

Cantanese explained that there used to be parent-created events on a specific day that would be a special treat, “you might have grade nine class parents handing out a treat like donuts on St. Patrick’s Day and grade ten handing out a treat on Valentine’s Day.” This year, Mrs. Kelly Witt was the senior parent in charge of the event, she organized the different kinds of booths that gave out different treats. She also ensured that there were multiple clubs out

that day like V.E.T.S., Rhino Rescue, and Environmental clubs.

She also set up the voter registration booth and a Jacksonville Beach Volunteer Lifeguards recruitment booth.

There was lots of good student feedback regarding the event and students hope to see the Bolles-apalooza again next year.

Mrs. Cantanese encourages feedback on the event to be emailed to her at cantaneses@ bolles.org or by stopping by her office in B144.

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In the beginning of the year, I was warned not to be too ‘loud’ with my club...

-Campbell Ford ‘23

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Can Bolles “Say Gay?” Amber Bansal Public Relations Editor

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ubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, HB1557 forbids any lessons revolving around sexual orientation from kindergarten to third grade and demands that curriculum in other grades be “age appropriate and developmentally appropriate,” according to “Understanding Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill” on FindLaw.com.

“As an independent school, we are not obligated to change our curriculum.”

— Mr. Hodges Due to the recent advancement of the Parental Rights in Education Bill in state legislature, questions of to the extent private schools’ operations revolve around state law have risen.

But, does this mean the same rules apply to private schools in the state of Florida? Does HB1557 apply to us?

In basic terms, no. No it doesn’t.

When asked about an independent school’s obligation to change curriculum based on legislation, Head of School, Mr. Hodges said, “As an independent school, we are not obligated to change our curriculum. We do, however, pay close attention to all legislation and consider it closely.”

However there aren’t laws preventing discrimination against LGBTQIA+ students. Title IX is part of the Civil Rights Act and

prevents discrimination based on sex, but according to Chalkbeat. org, it applies at private schools if they accept even a fraction of state funding, “Title IX’s nondiscrimination rules do apply.

But a change in interpretation means the law offers fewer protections to transgender students than it has in the past.”

According to Chalkbeat.org, under the Obama administration, the interpretation of Title IX included gender identity as well as biological gender while under the Trump administration, it was restricted to solely biological gender.

State governments do control private schools to an extent, because of a “high responsibility for education of its citizens, [a State] may impose reasonable regulations for the control and duration of basic education.”

Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205, 213 (1972). See also Board of Ed. of Cent. Sch. Dist. No.1 v. Allen, 392 U.S. 236, 246-247 (1968), according to privateschoolreview.com.

For example, the course “Life Management” is a state requirement, but other bills that were signed into law concerning CPR training for 9th and 11th graders as well as a course on financial literacy do not impact private schools.

While, HB1557 may not legally impact the school and its curriculum it socially impacts its students and teachers. The passing of this bill jeopardizes safe space created for students in schools and it takes us many steps back instead of the needed steps forward.

advancement of the bill, “I have noticed a lot of students in the club are more nervous around teachers,” they continued to discuss the apprehension students have in discussing topics, “it’s like a lot of people are afraid of who might overhear.”

They said that it’s always been hard to have the stereotypical teenage conversations talking about liking someone, when others don’t consider your love interest “normal,” but now, “I wouldn’t even try to bring it up.”

President of the GSA Campbell Ford said he’s “worried for our club and members.” He has researched the bill extensively and is concerned about its wording, “given there is no accordance and the vagueness of this bill, this allows the bill to be interpreted, which means this could potentially affect any school.”

“I have noticed a lot of students in the club are more nervous around teachers... It’s like a lot of people are afraid of who might overhear.”

— Zoe Lieb ‘23 When asked how he would’ve liked administration to respond, Ford said, “I would like the school to say that they will protect the right to discuss these topics,” and “ensure that the GSA will not be abolished.”

Secretary and Social Media Manager of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Zoe Lieb commented on the school environment after the

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Supply and Demand

An Inside Look at the Activity of Campus Supply Drives Ian Peiris Online Editor-in-Chief Elliana Emery Contributing Writer

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tudents of all grades, of all backgrounds, and of all missions choose to run supply drives every year. Just this year alone, there were around 10 supply drives, from pet supplies to prom dresses to paper products, that stem from both clubs and organizations and even the ideas of individual students. With both successes and shortcomings, the Bolles supply drive scene can be characterized by the experiences of the students who run them— as a result, featured below is a collection of individual student stories that demonstrate the diverse affairs of student drives.

McAdoo did not coordinate these donations with the society since it was anonymous, the drive was a huge success. The bins were around campus for two weeks allowing students to stop by and drop in their donations. For the weeks the drive was up, McAdoo made several trips to her car and dropped off supplies with her mom. Emma said, “I usually just come by and check up on them and carry the supplies either to my car or Mrs. Moyer-Shad.”

“I think the original thing that made me want to start doing supply drives was volunteering at the shelter,” McAdoo said. The Humane Society has a large bin located inside which is how Emma got the idea to start the drive. She saw blankets and toys inside the bin and realized it was a great way to donate.

Not only does the Animal Advocacy club hold on-campus drives, but they also sell bracelets to raise money. At the beginning of April, she advertised for the sale, which sold jewelry crafted by a relative of hers, and posted pictures of them on her Snapchat story. The sale lasted from April 25-26 on campus.

McAdoo gathered a variety of bracelets, necklaces, and anklets to sell.

All Photo Credits: Emma McAdoo Senior Emma McAdoo (‘22) is the Animal Advocacy club president.

She has run several drives on campus in order to receive “dog food, cat food, toys, blankets, and paper towels” as donations towards the Humane Society.

The Humane Society holds a special place in McAdoo’s heart as this is the shelter where she got her dog. Even though

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When Maddie Kaiser (‘24) started collecting gently used and new toys for children in El Salvador, she did not expect crowds of new toys to overflow from bins on the Whitehurst Campus.

Her supply drive took place during the last two weeks before Winter Break, and Kaiser ended up with approximately 320 toys from both the Whitehurst and San Jose campuses. “The whole lower school office was stuffed with toys.

It was amazing.”

But Kaiser’s drive was not like most others— she was not affiliated

McAdoo’s jewelry sale strived to donate to Saving Grace and Her Furry Friends, an animal shelter.

Credit: Emma McAdoo with any club. When a friend of hers achieved a successful drive for Afghanistan— without the name of a club attached to it— Kaiser discovered that students could propose, develop, and run supply drives by themselves.

“This is something that a lot of people don’t know; any person on campus can do a fundraiser once a semester or a drive once a semester without any kind of club affiliation,” Piper Moyer-Shad, Assistant Head of Upper School, explained. “Maddie didn’t even come from a youth group, church, or anything. She just said, ‘I have this family friend that comes from El Salvador,’ and I was like let’s figure this out!”

Even without a club to help organize and plan the drive, Kaiser still garnered major success. “I don’t think it was hard [to run the drive] because the school doesn’t really care. They’re just really happy that someone’s doing it.”

One of the many supply drive propositions for Ukraine gathered an overflow of toys, clothes, and other personal care items in a bin placed in Schultz.

Though only spearheaded by one person, unaffiliated student drives are not necessarily less wellknown. One of the most famous all-school drives, The Woodland Acres Food Drive, functions not as a club, but as an annual service project. The drive collects canned foods on all campuses to send to Woodland Acres Elementary during Thanksgiving break, a time when many kids can’t rely on meal plans.

The co-president of the food drive, Meera Kuthiala (‘23), deemed the 2021-2022 school year as one of their “more successful years.” Though COVID once again restricted the organizers from visiting the school as they normally do, hand-delivering cans and spending time with the children of the school, Kuthiala recognizes that the cans they provided— over 2000 of them, according to Moyer-Shad— made a worthwhile difference. Kuthiala said, “Sometimes these meals can last a family for the whole month.”

Moyer-Shad especially loves the Woodland Acres project for its “super labor-intensive” qualities.

Unlike most club service projects, which too often entail a one-day Chick-Fil-A sale or some kind of fundraiser, the food drive, at least before COVID, sent its leaders and contributors to the elementary school itself, where students could

visualize their service efforts more tangibly. “That makes an impact on your heart, but it also has an impact on [the students].

It’s character-building and it deepens your empathy; there is no replacement for on-the-ground volunteering,” she said.

However, supply drives don’t always go as expected. Having witnessed many projects come to fruition and some just not at all, Moyer-Shad notices some commonalities among unsuccessful drives. “Generally the ones that aren’t as well advertised are the ones that don’t do super well.”

There is no replacement for on-the-ground volunteering.

— Mrs. Moyer-Shad But occasionally, supply drive troubles are rooted in a starkly contrasting issue: too many drives, not enough time. With the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Europe, many student groups— about six or seven— have approached Moyer-Shad with ideas to support Ukraine, yet

Moyer-Shad recognizes the danger of too many drives at once. “Donation burnout,” as she calls it, may discourage people from donating if there are too many organizations from which to choose.

Yet, regardless of these issues, Moyer-Shad never turns down a student who has a mission and a plan for starting a drive, “Just come and talk to me. If it’s a feasible idea and there’s a spot in the calendar, I will work with [you] to make it work.”

For any student interested in starting a drive, both Kaiser and Kuthiala emphasize planning and passion. Kaiser recommends to “have deadlines so it doesn’t get out from under you.”

Kuthiala stresses the need to be proactive, to communicate with faculty and staff, and to demonstrate a passion for the service. “You’re gonna need more than [a message in] the announcements. You’re gonna need some teachers; you’re gonna need Mrs. Moyer-Shad.

To work super closely with the administrators at Bolles would be one of my biggest pieces of advice.”

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Finding Furniture Bolles Hall Gets New Furniture Simran Naval Contributing Writer

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he purchase of the new furniture that is now located in Bolles Hall for students to comfortably relax on, took an entire committee of students, faculty, and administration, to plan.

From spending months relentlessly debating over different types of furniture, to then losing the furniture somewhere out at sea, getting new furniture for Bolles Hall was a lot harder than many students would imagine.

Mrs. Moyer-Shad reveals that it took, “over a year to ship the furniture. We just had a lot of issues, like, we had planned to have the new furniture for the 2021-2022 school year. Obviously that didn’t happen.”

A boarder who was on the committee, Sean Longley, said, “...picking the theme was more time consuming than I think most

Layout plan for the new furniture in Bolles Hall.

All Photo Credits: Mrs. Moyer-Shad people would expect. We had all of these cool ideas, but they had to fit with the theme of Bolles Hall.”

The committee was eager to highlight the long history behind Bolles Hall, especially the fact that the school was formerly a military academy and a hotel. “We really wanted to find furniture that enhanced that hotel theme that Bolles Hall gives off.”

However, it was not just the numerous meetings regarding the appearance of the furniture that took so long, but also the practicality of it. Members of the committee noted that the furniture had to be something durable that could withstand repeated use, while also being feasible in terms of cost and size.

Inspiration pictures for the new furniture.

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“We had to make all these floor plans,” Mrs. Moyer-Shad stated.

“I mean even after we agreed on what we wanted Bolles Hall to look like, we had to plan it out and see if it actually worked in terms of size.”

And to top it off, Mrs. Moyer-Shad adds that small delays such as the rugs that go underneath the furniture, didn’t come in time, forcing the committee to suspend placement of the furniture until all the parts had arrived.

However, the work of the committee did not go in vain.

Longley added that almost everyone he’s talked to about the new furniture, “has seemed to really enjoy the way it looks and feels. He recalled how one student stated, “apart from the fact that we can’t eat on the new furniture, I really like the way I finally have a place to sit with my friends.”

Mrs. Moyer-Shad concluded by stating, “I mean, I know it took a while for everything to get delivered and to even pick out where and how the furniture was going to get into places, but I feel like Bolles Hall finally got the makeover it needed.”

Dress Code Crackdown Business Casual: What Does It Mean?

Megan Howard Social Media Editor

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t’s the week before Spring Break and students are fluttering with excitement. A week off of school.

The first trip to a foreign country after the first outbreak of COVID. The day before students leave we are warned: dress code crackdown when school resumes session.

Many seniors know that the dress code evolved several times since the 2018-2019 school year. Starting with oxford collared shirts and ties to polos and shorts to business casual, student prescribed dress regulations have been altered as the years go on.

Editorial Cartoon Credit: Aisha Hasan

Senior Shania Espada vividly remembers the days of “Polos on Wednesday and no platform shoes over two inches.”

time, a little bit adds to a little bit and we end up in a spot where we’re looking pretty sloppy. And so it seemed right, especially since spring tends to be a time when stuff gets even more sloppy.”

The business casual dress code is a lighter, more casual interpretation of previous dress codes. Within the business causal parameters, students can wear blouses, button downs, work- appropriate pants, skirts, and ties are optional.

In a faculty meeting, administrators asked teachers to police the dress of over 800 students. The deans understand that it is hard for teachers to dress code students without ruining the relationship with the student.

Dean Denmark described the origin of business casual, “We wanted to make it [dress code] not as strict and not as detailed.

Now, it’s a challenge because it’s not detailed really at all. And certainly a student’s definition of business casual and mine would be different.”

To mitigate awkward studentteacher interactions and promote proper dress, the deans came up with a policy where teachers can discreetly email the deans about any dress code infractions.

“I think that some teachers want anonymity,” Denmark explained.

Many girls began wearing flared leggings and students neglected to wear regulation shirts under their sweat jackets. Denmark described on behalf of both boys and girls, “wearing a sweatshirt without a shirt is common.”

Denmark explained the origin of the dress code crackdown, “Over

While the deans did receive an influx of emails following Spring Break, the dress down themes of Spring Week did hinder enforcement of dress code. When asked for exact numbers on demerits given after the institution of the crackdown, the deans declined to comment. However, they did relay a breakdown of demerit percents.

Denmark relayed, “The week after break 17% of all demerits were for dress code. The two weeks after Spring week 22% of all demerits were for dress code—so either the students dress improved or there was less reporting and/or enforcement.”

As of press time, as I walk through my days I notice more and more students are slipping back into old habits. On Tuesday 4/12, I noticed three girls in yoga pants on my walk between Bolles Hall and Schultz. That same day, I noticed tank top blouses and a lack of belts.

However on the positive side, I notice more diversity in student fashion as the loose nature of business casual allows for greater freedom in the types of clothes that can be worn and stores students can buy from.

While the dress code can be vague, Denmark encourages students to always consult with the deans on areas of confusion. “I’d love for kids to come and ask me about an item of clothing,” Denmark explained, “Or, if they have an idea about something and they’re not sure they could send me a picture.”

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Scholarship Survival Guide Vagenas Advises Students on College Scholarships Cameron Gratz Copy Editor

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ost students hear about scholarships all the time in high school, mostly from the morning announcements.

But until junior year, they seem abstract and distant from their daily existence, like a speck on the horizon. And yet, they can prove vital to students reaching their college goals.

For example, Director of College Counseling Ms. Vagenas shared a story about a Bolles student who wanted to major in journalism at the University of Miami. While the university had not offered enough financial aid for her to attend, she won the prestigious Gates Scholarship. Founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2017, this award promises to fully fund 300 students per year to study at a college or university of their choice.

“We all had many tears,” Vagenas said. “The student, me, her mom, because that meant she got to choose her first choice, which was Miami. Because regardless of the dollar amount that was not being covered, Gates picked up everything that was left.”

Other high-value scholarships include the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia. To be competitive for these awards, students need a strong academic record, leadership experience, and community involvement, as well as a nomination.

To win the school’s nomination, students must apply and interview with a committee of faculty members and administrators.

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nomination can self-nominate.

Dollar values for scholarships can range from “that extreme to a couple of hundred dollars,” she added. “You know, and every little bit counts.”

“We all had many tears. The student, me, her mom, because that meant she got to choose her first choice.”

— Ms. Vagenas In order for these amounts to add up, Vagenas advises students to start their scholarship search early. The two main resources she recommends are CollegeBoard’s BigFuture and Fastweb, a website that functions as a specialized search engine for scholarships.

Additionally, seniors have access to a database of scholarship opportunities deemed by the college counseling department to be most applicable to Bolles seniors. Since sophomores and juniors do not have access to that database, scholarships available to them are often posted in the daily announcements.

Furthermore, Vagenas encourages students to look for scholarships in places that may seem unlikely. For instance, she once had a student who won a scholarship from Jiffy Lube for writing an essay about his favorite road trip, and another who was awarded a scholarship for being left-handed.

Others find their niche with departmental scholarships, which are often awarded to returning students in certain majors. “Just because you didn’t

earn scholarship money as an incoming freshman doesn’t mean there won’t be additional opportunities to pursue moving forward,” she said, stressing that scholarship opportunities do not evaporate after matriculation. “So you’ve declared a major. If you are a history major, the history department may offer some scholarships.”

However, scholarships are not simply free money. “It’s a lot of homework,” Vagenas said.

“It takes a lot of time to do the research, and so you have to dedicate yourself to it.”

But, she added, this workload is diminished by careful planning and getting an early start, “so even if a student is a 10th grader, but they’re keeping a running list, by the time they get to summer before senior year, they can kind of go back to that list and then check the most updated information.”

“It takes a lot of time to do the research, and so you have to dedicate yourself to it.

— Ms. Vagenas While college counseling is a helpful resource, Vangenas still recommends students seek out information about scholarships for themselves due to the lack of universal answers, saying, The first part of every answer about scholarships, admission, or almost anything is ‘it depends.’”

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Coaches and Inspirations for Fitness, Life, and Beyond Kelly Kim Writing Coach

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remember hearing the encouraging shouts of Cody Risgby’s 30 minute Pop Ride mixed with the music of Dua Lipa and Beyonce of my mom’s Peloton spin class coming from the basement. Curiously straining to hear what words they were saying, I pretended to have to walk past the basement door, but the voices remained muffled.

One of these instructors, Robin Arzón, is arguably the most familiar face of Peloton. However, Arzón was not an athlete growing up, for she graduated magna cum laude from New York University and would later pursue a career in corporate law for seven years after attending Villanova University School of Law. The start of her passion for fitness, however, has a scary and unexpected source. When Arzon was twenty years old and attending college in New York

City, a gunman with three pistols and a sword entered the East Village wine bar she was visiting with her friends, took hostages, and doused them in kerosene.

Grabbed by the hair with a lighter held to her face, Arzón was used by the gunman as he negotiated and communicated with the police.

We can be a victim or we can be victorious.

And I chose to be the latter. I chose to be the hero in my own story.

— Robin Arzón It was this unforgettable, traumatic event that changed Arzón’s perspective and approach to her life which almost came to an end. “Every day when we wake up after something that has happened to us, we have a choice.

We can be a victim or we can be

With millions of users and followers, Peloton has allowed individuals from all over the world to connect through a mutual love for fitness and the Peloton community.

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victorious. And I chose to be the latter. I chose to be the hero in my own story,” she told CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell. “I was able to go from a feeling of powerlessness to powerful.”

In addition to this traumatic event, Arzón was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, despite her healthy habits. But, through being the hero of her own story and telling herself mantras like “Turn ‘why me’ into ‘try me,’’ she put on a pair of running shoes and now has twenty-seven marathons and seven ultramarathons under her belt, including ultramarathons.

In addition to being the Vice President and Head Instructor at Peloton, a new mom, and the New York Times bestselling author of Shut Up and Run and Strong Mama, Arzón is, above all, an inspiration who truly lives out what she tells those who take her classes.

From her Tabata rides on the bike to her upper body strength classes, I have taken countless classes with Arzón, knowing that every time I come back to her, I not only will feel empowered, but I will feel myself getting stronger with every rep or pedal stroke. She has taught me to fight through soreness, obstacles, and fears, for she often asks “Do you want it more than you fear it?

As a result, I can now take her advanced classes without fear and instead with courage. She is known to wear bright yellow for classes that are particularly challenging, and I find myself clicking on those classes much more often now compared to before. Arzón told CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell that “I realized that I’ve survived 100 percent of my worst days, and I’m still here.” Even when a class becomes extremely difficult, I always push

Robin Arzón (top left and bottom right) and Jess Simms (top right and bottom left) are two powerful female instructors at Peloton who use their platform to inspire and motivate others to better their fitness and confidence.

to the finish, knowing that I have survived my own challenges and pains before, so I can conquer whatever may come next.”

The first strength class I ever took with Peloton was taught by Jess Sims, who grew to be another one of my favorite instructors.

A strength, cardio, bootcamp instructor, Jess Sims has always loved being physical and greatly emphasizes the importance of the gift of movement. Being an athlete has been a part of Sims’ life since childhood. She played multiple sports as a child, spanning from lacrosse to soccer to basketball.

After being a captain for three different sports in high school, Sims became team captain for Trinity College’s basketball team for three years.

Like Arzón, Sims’ professional life did not start out with a focus on fitness. With the importance of helping others being strongly emphasized during her childhood, Sims’ decided on a career in education. After earning her masters, she worked at Teach for America in Houston and worked her way up from being a teacher

to a principal at Harlem Village Academies.

But amidst her love of teaching, her passion for fitness still remained. As a result, her “classrooms” became fitness studios, and she became an instructor at Peloton in 2018. From her love of donuts, which inspires her phrase of glazed donut look which describes what one should look like during a class, to talking about her adorable dogs Sienna Grace and Shiloh, Sims makes everyone she is teaching smile while profusely sweating at the same time.

One of my favorite phrases that Sims often repeats in her classes is “We don’t have to, we get to,” which means that when we exercise or simply move our bodies, it is a choice and a privilege. To be able to grow and better our physical and mental strength and health is a gift that no one should take for granted.

Her emphasis on this appreciation has completely changed my outlook on working out. It is not a requirement or something I am forced to do. Rather, it is an active

choice I can make and a special opportunity for me to push myself and become stronger. Sims even gave me a shoutout twice during her live classes!

Whether it is Arzón’s bold outfits and fierce attitude or Sims’ smile and love for 50 Cent, I can rely on either one to help aid me in furthering my athleticism. It does not matter if one is a high school athlete, working adult, or simply someone who has yet to start their fitness journey. Peloton is truly for everyone.

What started as muffled voices from my basement has now become clear words of determination and affirmation that I have learned to always say and remind myself of, whether I am training for crew or studying for a test. The inspiration that Arzón, Sims, and all of the other female instructors at Peloton have given me motivates and pushes me to hopefully become an inspirational female figure for someone else through working hard, maintaining a positive attitude, and having the heart to coach and improve others.

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Her Book, My How Emily Ratajkowski’s New York Times Bestseller Explores Womanhood “I’ve capitalized on my body within the confines of a cis-hetero, capitalist, patriarchal world, one in which beauty and sex appeal are valued solely through the satisfaction of the male gaze.”

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“Dissociating makes everything easier. In a way, overexposing myself has always felt like the safest option.

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Review Sarah Scherkenbach Co-Editor-in-Chief

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aim to examine the various mirrors in which I’ve seen myself: men’s eyes, other women I’ve compared myself to, and the countless images that have been taken of me,” model, actress, and now author Emily Ratajkowski said in the introduction of her book, My Body, a collection of essays published in 2021.

When she talked about what seemed, to me, more like “real life,” I found myself pausing to take in the rawness and authenticity of Ratajkowski as a person and less as a public figure.

Usually, when we think of supermodels and fame, we think that insecurities just go away even when they don’t. If anything, they may get worse because fame invites the scrutiny of the entire world, which Ratajkowski brings light to in her essays.

My Body does successfully analyze the lenses Ratajkowski mentioned

in the introduction. However, due to the fact that the majority of the essays revolve around specifics of the modeling and entertainment industries, it was difficult, as a relatively normal 17-year-old, to attempt to relate to and understand some of the situational nuances of her life, and the fact that I couldn’t relate took away from my perception of the works as a whole.

I don’t go to parties. I’ve never been in a relationship. I don’t drive to modeling auditions on the weekends as a teenager in high school. She did.

But, when she talked about what seemed, to me, more like “real life,” I found myself pausing to take in the rawness and authenticity of Ratajkowski as a person and less as a public figure.

I do sympathize with her and applaud her brave openness, especially as a world-famous model always under the close watch of the public eye. However, in essays such as “Blurred Lines,” in which she wrote about her sexual assault experience on the set of the 2013 “Blurred Lines” music video—the very video which propelled her into the world of fame—with Robin Thicke, they didn’t feel as real or tangible as her essays “My Son, Sun” and “The Woozies,” both of which I found more engaging because they weren’t so deeply buried within the world of fame and modeling.

Notably, in “My Son, Sun,” Ratajkowski discusses the topics of manipulation and sexual assault involving a boyfriend she had as a teenager. Despite the fact that these themes reoccur throughout many of the essays, this essay eliminated the power dynamic of being involved in an industry, and I could just see her as a young woman.

And, as a young woman, I felt my stomach drop when Ratajkowski said “I didn’t know how to say no” and “Why did my fifteen-year-old self not scream at the top of her lungs? Why did I whimper and moan softly instead? Who had taught me not to scream?”

I wish everybody knew that. I wish people knew to scream as loudly as they could and that they don’t owe anybody anything.

As I read those lines, I remembered hearing somewhere that “‘No’ is a complete sentence,” and I wish everybody knew that.

I wish people knew to scream as loudly as they could and that they don’t owe anybody anything.

Overall, though many of the essays in My Body do feel very distant, repetitive, and merely highlight the unsurprising problems involved in the modeling and entertainment industries, I do recommend reading “My Son, Sun,” “The Woozies,” and “Buying Myself Back,” which do include valuable lessons on being a woman, appreciating one’s body, and self-worth that are worth the read.

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A Review of the Allure of Falsity in Inventing Anna Su Ertekin-Taner Co-Editor-in-Chief

It started with money, as it so often does in New York, according to Jessica Pressler. Her infamous article in the New York Magazine details the life of fake German heiress Anna “Delvey” Sorokin.

Yet, Pressler failed to mention that what precedes money is the image of wealth.

Sometimes, the appearance of wealth is more alluring than the wealth itself.

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Anna Delvey— as she called herself— is Netflix’s most-watched English language series, obtaining 273 million hours of viewing between February 11, when it was released, and February 20. The show recounts Delvey’s socialite career and potential $22 million dollar worth arts club, built completely from a false image of wealth.

Despite Delvey’s massive con scheme, the show displays Neffatari Davis, the concierge and eager pseudoassistant of Anna, Rachel Williams, Anna’s pampered friend, and Alan Reed based on Anna Delvey’s reallife finance lawyer Andy Lance as all succumbing to an innate tendency of the human mind: gravitating towards shiny things.

And Anna sure as hell was shiny.

Pressler notes in her article that Tommy Saleh, a marketing director

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who met Delvey at the 2013 Paris Fashion Week, said “She was at all the best parties.” Later in the article, an acquaintance of Delvey who met Delvey at another lavish party in Berlin, remarked, “She managed to be in all the sort of right places…she was wearing really fancy clothing and someone mentioned that she flew in on a private jet.”

Delvey was the kind of shiny that you could see from space, like the center of Las Vegas, and she exploited her image to con her closest friends and associates out of $275,000, according to Style Caster, arguing always that “the wire transfer is on the way,” as the show puts it.

Should we fault the victims of her theft as being inane or should we, instead, attribute their severe character misjudgment to their unconscious allure towards the unreasonable, fake self? I think the latter.

Humans—Americans especially—have always gone after shiny, awarded, luxurious items that may turn out to be dysfunctional, substanceless, or inutile in the end. Just look at the average high school student’s dream universities.

You’ll surely find Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia or Brown ranked as a dream school because, frankly, a US News ranking or a known name matters more to most than a school’s “fit” for the student (regardless of if the student can’t see themself being successful at a top school). If school doesn’t fit

the student’s learning style or put them on the path to the job they desire, who cares? A name is a name.

The concept of “pretty privilege” also supports the idea of the allure of the fake self. Outer attractiveness creates a halo effect around a particular person that can influence any onlooker’s predispositions about their character. A study done by the journal PLOS ONE shows that when we rate people as good-looking, we also believe they have positive character, higher intelligence, and good leadership skills.

And even a 1999 Gallup Poll determined that 7 out of 10 Americans believe attractiveness is important in society “in terms of… happiness, social life, and the ability to get ahead.”

We, as a society, grasp at straws to believe that we must achieve what is determined by rankings or by present beauty standards. But if the story of Anna Delvey teaches us anything, it’s that all that glitters is not gold.

Why do we believe in the goodness of a person based on their looks or the appropriateness of a university for us based on its ranking? People like to be fooled to create a more perfect version of what they believe an institution or a person is. We like to believe when it’s most convenient for us.

Employers believe that Ivy League candidates are shoo-ins for jobs. Why? Because it’s convenient for them to hire quickly based on a name. Introverts and extroverts alike believe that a beautiful person carries beautiful inner qualities too. Why? Because it’s convenient for us to associate with them and even more convenient for us to find friends quickly that way.

People love magic tricks — literally and figuratively. A false outward image.

That magic trick the magicians would do with where they pulled their bunny out of a secret pocket in their hat? Yeah, we love that. We love to be tricked and befuddled.

And yet, there’s still a little part of us that doubts.

There was a little part of Alan Reed and Rachel Williams in Inventing Anna too. Those little moments of uncertainty should rule over our decisions; that Reeditis in your stomach means you doubt the shiny. When you find yourself pulled by an unknown power towards a particular decision or a person, choose instead to fact-check, educate, and self-evaluate. I’m sure even our allure towards what the media portrays to be worthy has its limits no matter how much we want the world to be coated in people and institutions of real gold.

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Western Perception of Ukraine Atticus Dickson Contributing Writer

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n watching and reading news regarding Putin’s assault on Ukraine, there’s a consistent trend of Western (particularly American) journalists have been making statements, like that of Chris Hannaman of The Daily Telegraph said “They seem so like us. That is what makes it so shocking … War is no longer something visited upon impoverished and remote populations. It can happen to anyone,” or “You know, this is a relatively civilized, relatively European,” from Charlie D’Agata in reference to Ukraine.

international border if one is seeking asylum. Additionally antiRroma racism is deeply pervasive in many countries, including to some extent, the United States.

Many Americans tend to view Europe as consistently stable and democratic, having experienced a long period of removal from violence on their soil. This also makes Americans as a whole more sympathetic to European issues, because it reminds us of what could one day happen here.

This could not be further from the truth. Until the 90s, the border separating Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was

As unfortunate as it is, the plight of Ukraine is not unique, and the United States has been the Russiastyle aggressor in many world conflicts, like the Vietnam war for one.

Due to focus on the conflict in Ukraine, Western media has been largely silent on issues affecting less wealthy and less white countries. For example, right now in Ethiopia, the Tigray people are increasingly being victimized by systemic state violence to the point where some in the United Nations have labeled it as a genocide, which neither of the afformentioned sources have covered since 2021.

Similarly, the American perception of who is Ukrainian creates an issue as to which refugees the West focuses on helping. Many Ukrainian Rroma, previously known as Gypsies (a term that has long been seen as an offensive slur by many Rroma) have been denied entry into countries accepting other refugees due to a lack of documents. However, the UN agreements regarding asylum seekers and refugees explicitly state that documentation is not necessary to cross an

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Link to the sources used in this article. embroiled in a bloody conflict.

Post 1991, when the USSR fell, most of the countries in the Eastern Bloc (including Ukraine) were plunged into a time of extreme chaos and instability, marked by conflict, poverty, and oligarchy, much of which still happens today, albeit on a smaller scale. Even as recently as 2001, former Yugoslavian states were consumed by one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 21st century.

Additionally, refugees (usually Latin American or Middle Eastern) from other countries

are often denied on the basis of the US lacking resources to help. However, as soon as white, Christian refugees are in need of assistance, these resources materialize. According to NBC news, the Bidin administration has “streamlined” the immigration process for thousands of Ukrainian refugees, proving we did, in fact, have the resources to help over 100,000 people beforehand, we simply chose not to.

Because many refugees from other places speak languages that fall strangely on American ears, and have religions that clash with the elusive myth of a supposed set of American Values, and because their skin has color is often different, their unfortunate situations can only be helped through thoughts and prayers (even though a not insignificant portion of modern conflicts can be traced back to some sort of US foreign aid or “peacekeeping mission”.)

This is not to say that we should not sympathize with the Ukrainian people and take in refugees, but we should apply that same sympathy to the many refugees and victims of the many conflicts around the world.

The Prodigal Mitski Aisha Hasan Contributing Writer Atticus Dickson Contributing Writer

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onestly, when I first heard the name Mitski, I thought it was a hard metal rock band, so to say the least, I was a bit surprised and relieved when I found out Mitski was a young female indie/alternative artist. Her new album, Laurel Hell, features experienced, natural vocals with a variety of background accompaniment.

She does a splendid job of ordering the songs so as to keep the album interesting, but it still fits with her tone and the beats produced in the background.

The sound of “Laurel Hell” gives essence of 70’s and 80’s music with the instruments used: piano, electric guitar, bass, and synths. I would even say it’s ABBAesque as her album contains ethereal and up-tempo songs.

“Let's drive out to where dust devils are made/By dancing ghosts as they kick up clouds of sand” - Mitski in the song “Valentine Texas” from Laurel Hell My favorite song from the album is “Should’ve Been Me”. It immediately starts with a strong upbeat tempo and a few piano chords and slowly transitions guitar strums when Mitski starts singing. The background progresses to a crescendo until the chorus which is immensley satisfying after the anticipation of the verse before it. The chorus is a real ear-worm, getting stuck in the head for hours. Finally the song ends with a lively instrumental, bringing it to an enjoyable conclusion.

Overall, as a first time listener, I highly recommend Mitski for her slower ethereal songs and her fun fast paced songs, and because of Laurel Hell, I definitely plan on getting into some of her earlier music as well.

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itski Miyawaki recently re-entered the music scene after two years of respite from the public eye with her newest album Laurel Hell. While her earlier work is generally more acoustic, Miyawaki leans into synth-pop for Laurel Hell.

The majority of people who listen to indie music know of Mitskii, at least peripherally, She’s often placed in the category of “sad” music, however, I find this idea to be rather reductive, while most of her music is for sure melancholic, it explores a wide range of themes For example, feelings of alienation Miyawaki experiences as a biracial Japanese-American woman in songs like “Your Best American Girl” and “Strawberry Blonde,” as well as themes of attempting escape from the aforementioned melancholy by throwing herself into life, in songs like “Townie” and “My Body’s Made of Crushed Little Stars.”

The second track on the album, “Working for the Knife,” is an explanation of why Mitski has shrouded herself from the public eye. It’s an exploration of the aforementioned themes of exploitation and obsession. The title, “Working for the Knife” shows a self awareness in the fact that the speaker is being exploited, however, in the line “I cry at the start of every movie/I guess ‘cause I wish I was making things too” Mitski displays how she is drawn back to the very thing that hurts her, because it also brings her life.

Throughout the album, there’s an echoing reverb sound effect over Mitski’s voice, which conveys an air of dissociation, not only from the self, but from time as well, which really comes through in the many songs Mitski pairs the ethereal vocals with a driving beat. She also uses the same vocal effect in tandem with this sort of musical overstimulation derived from complexly overlaid instrumentals.

Her love of creating features prominently in many tracks on the album, but it’s often paired with commentary on, and nearer the end, acceptance of the negative aspects of the industry, as well as her journey to accept that “there’s nothing [she] can do/not much [she] can change” about it in her song “Heat Lightning.”

Overall, this album feels like a new Mitski, someone who has experienced more and processed those experiences more thoroughly, as well as someone who wants to explain her abscess from public life, but is not apologetic for taking the time she needs to heal.

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Review: Run, Rose, Run

Dolly Parton Explores a New Realm of Musical Storytelling, Albeit Safely Ian Peiris Online Editor-in-Chief

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ive years after the release of her last non-holiday album, I Believe in You, country music legend Dolly Parton added another new creative feat to her collection: the release of a novelalbum crossover. Made public on March 4th, 2022, Run, Rose, Run serves as the complement music album to a novel of the same name, co-authored by Parton and James Patterson.

Patterson and Parton’s novel sets forth a narrative of an emerging country star, chasing her dreams in Nashville and traversing obstacles in the music industry.

Despite the fact that the novel’s story hinges on a developed cliché – the story of a rising star, attached to her hometown, yet searching for novelty in the big city – Parton revitalizes the story with freshness through this collection of songs.

The album’s first song (“Run”) plays to Parton’s strengths as she tells an engaging, true-hearted story. The upbeat percussion and lyrical repetition of “run” construct a scene that cleverly mimics the pointed rhythms of horse hooves beating at the ground – a gallop of sorts.

And within the album, these musical easter eggs are plentiful.

For instance, some songs employ clever sound-play that contribute to a more prominent storytelling experience; “Snakes In The Grass” highlights the hiss of serpents layered between instrument tracks, while “Blue Bonnet Breeze” samples the sound of a light gusty wind. And whether intentional or not, the way Parton sings “firecracker” in the lively song of the same name sounds a whole lot like a firecracker.

Yet, perhaps the most standout single on the album is “Blue Bonnet Breeze,” which strays from the typical country sound for a more unconventional take on the genre. The song’s chord structure

is the most atypical on the album, but also the most effective. The quick yet swift guitar cadences add a new layer of slow reflection to Parton’s heavily boisterous album.

Though, this is just one song on the album. While reminiscent of a nostalgic country air, Parton’s album possesses a peculiar shortcoming; out of the 12 tracks, nine of them are in the key of C major. Now, I admit I am not well-versed in the old and new conventions of country music, and this correlation could very well reflect a tradition in the industry.

Notwithstanding this, however, the mere statistic that 75% of the album’s tracks are in the same key feels a bit safe, as if many of the tracks purposefully avoid delving into the unknown. Especially for music albums today, though artists should advocate for their own style within each track, a variety in chord progressions, tempos, and styles can adorn a record with distinctive musicality, while also being a testament to an artist’s versatility.

I admit that these familiarities could just be Parton’s signature sound, and producers may have thought changing her style would make no sense for Parton and her 55-year-long career.

Still, the worldwide success of “Jolene” superseded the generic stylizations of country music to which Parton adheres today – and its boldness and finesse were aptly rewarded.

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Run, Rose, Run overall displays another successful addition to Parton’s sizable discography, regardless of its tendencies to play it safe. I enjoyed listening to Parton keep her music alive through the album’s songwriting and lyricism.

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Back to the Good Ol’ Games LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Raphael Soqueco Contributing Writer The 2013’s were much simpler times. I was at my friend Andrew’s house for his birthday party.

Gangnam style occasionally played in the background as we horsed around in the backyard playing football.

When it was late afternoon, we all decided to go down to the basement to play video games.

Andrew opened a cabinet, flipping through the dust covered disc jackets. Stopping at one, he popped a game out and inserted it into his xbox 360 with a satisfying click. The machine whirred to life with its iconic startup sound.

On the menu was LEGO Star Wars III, starring the cast from the prequel trilogy.

Hours passed by as we passed the controller from person to person, trashing spaceships for studs, killing each other (annoyingly) in an explosion of bricks, and demolishing the X button with button mashes in many a quicktime event.

I and many others were reminded of a similar childhood moment when LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga released on April 5th this year.

Ever since its advent in 1999 LEGO Star Wars produced a total of five fun filled video games, each covering a different part of the series.

Now that all the movies are completed and the saga are finished, it was time for a game that encompassed the entirety of the

franchise, from the beloved original trilogy, the excessively memed prequels, to the fanbase dividing sequels.

The game has incredible visuals, including fully built ship models, and overall improvement in graphics. However, with the game’s graphics being picturesque, a powerful graphics card may be required.

The game also features original voice acting, featuring voice actors taken directly from the hit show Star Wars: The Clone Wars, such as Sam Witwer playing Palpatine and Darth Maul; and The Original Trilogy with Billy Dee Williams, the actor of Lando Calrissian, voices the minifigure version of his character.

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ntarctica State/National/ Legal Quagmire University at Novolazarevskaya, with its barren landscape and social isolation, has struggled in recent years to attract students, who are generally more tempted to attend college really anywhere else.

Their solution? Offer majors that are fun, fresh, and funky that students are unlikely to find elsewhere. Enrollment has skyrocketed from 25 students in 2019 to 3600 in 2021, with the new policy attracting maybe not the best and brightest, but at least the most unorthodox.

Below is a list of majors at the university, excerpted from a course catalog recovered by one of our writers who went undercover at the university after being rejected by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico—Arecibo.

Communication (with people you don’t like) Studies How to crash the stock market every several years Management Management Crime (not criminology, just crime) Tolkien Linguistics

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Mannish Languages

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Dwarvish

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Interstellar Anthropology “Accidental” Explosions Engineering Healthcare Misinformation Political Science of Fishes Climate Studies (why we’re doomed) Cult Leadership Studies Supernatural Studies •

The Art and Science of Catching Ghosts

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History of Haunting

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Vampire Literature

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The Care and Feeding of Werewolves

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The Kraken and Other Slimy Entities

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Philosophy of Sentient Robots

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene addresses students in the School of Healthcare Misinformation.

Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore

Students study the sophisticated polictical behaviors of fish and the social movements behind them.

Photo Credit: Quinn Dombrowski

Psychics (not a misspelling of physics) Fake Estate Drama (not like theater, just being dramatic) Sociology of Antarctica Witchcraft Wizardry (distinct from Witchcraft for some reason)

Students of Supernatural Studies have the opportunity to visit historic haunted mansions on the study abroad trip to Transylvania.

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Cartoon Corner Amber Bansal Public Relations Editor

It’s 11:59 PM, 5 seconds til midnight, 4, 3, 2, 1 and finally it’s 12:00 AM. All people, teenagers and adults alike, wake up and stare at five empty boxes. Endless possibilities of words, yet one combination is correct.

Six tries, that’s it.

What word to start with, IRATE? CRANE? ADIEU? AUDIO? What strategy to employ?

These are the thoughts trolling the minds of many at 12:00 AM, because 12:00 AM no longer means a new day, but a new Wordle word to guess. Wordle has infiltrated and conquered the minds of many and has become everyone’s first and last thought of the day.

It's definitely reacting strongly to a cash infusion.

Freedom of Speech

In the words of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, freedom of speech is “an experiment, as all life is an experiment.” This cartoon imagines the Twitter bird as a scientist, considering free speech as a chemical solution that can be changed depending on what we as a society add to it.

Now we’ve entered Elon Musks’s mad scientist’s lab. With his $45 billion dollar purchase of Twitter (some sources say $44, some $45), the world waits to see what will become of the social media platform under the leadership of someone who aggressively promotes free speech, no matter what the speeching.

One argument for unlimited free speech is that inaccurate, hateful, racist or bigoted speech will be outed for what it is: inaccurate, hateful, racist and bigoted.

And one argument against that is to weigh the emotional and psychological cost of such speech to the people that are the targets.

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Bugle Breakdown: The Pink Tax Tyler Schimpff Multimedia Editor

Camden Pao Videographer

Tommy Zhang Contributing Writer

Raphael Sogueco Contributing Writer

Do you know what the Pink Tax is? Join us as the Bugle staff goes around the campus to see just how much the students know about the Pink Tax. Scan the QR code below to watch the video.

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Bugle Breakdown: Bob Ross Tyler Schimpff Multimedia Editor

Camden Pao Videographer

Tommy Zhang Contributing Writer

Sarah Scherkenbach Co-Editor-in-Chief

Cameron Gratz Copy Editor

Caylee Padgett Contributing Writer

Come join Bugle Staffers Sarah Scherkenbach, Cameron Gratz, and Caylee Padget as they their hand at painting a Bob Ross Painter. Scan the QR code below to see how they did and their thoughts on the process.

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