C Magazine Vol. 5 Edition 1

October 2016 Vol. 5 Edition 1

Magazine Arts & Culture

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Dear Readers,

As the new editors-in-chief, we could not be more proud to present to you our first of six editions for the school year. C Magazine covers art and culture, and our content spans from local musicians to social issues. We’re the magazine people want to pick up — we focus on excellent design, engaging writing and a balance between light and heavy material. Our staff is tight-knit, collaborative and creatively independent. We are excited to see what we accomplish this year.

In an attempt to become more creatively inclined, we decided to expand our editorial board. Our new creative and technical directors serve to improve the aesthetic of our magazine. With that, we would like to introduce you to the other members of our editorial board: Atusa Assadi and Jasmine Abeyta are our managing editors, Teddie Stewart is our creative director, Jordan Schilling is our technical director, Rima Parekh is our copy editor, Ally Scheve serves as our business manager, Nicole Li is our online content manager, Hannah Darby is the social media editor and Emma Staiger is our design editor.

We are very excited to announce that C Magazine is now a hybrid publication with an online arm at cmagazine.org, designed by Nicole Li. There, you’ll be able to find our print stories, as well as videos, photo essays, creative writing and other exclusive online content. In addition, our social media has been revamped!

You can visit our Instagram, @c__magazine, where we will be posting photos and videos related to our newest editions.

We are so excited for you to read our first issue of C Magazine for the 20162017 school year. We have a lot of new content coming this year and we thank you for your continuous support. Enjoy!

Happy reading,

Reilly Filter, Ahana Ganguly, Katie Passarello and Sarah Shapiro Editors-in-chief

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WHAT’S INSIDE...

FOOD BEGGING FOR S’MORE! C MAG STUDY SPOTS NICE CREAM ROCKO’S ICE CREAM TACOS ARTS STEVE FERRERA VIKINGS GONE PLATINUM FE’S BACK TO SCHOOL LOOKBOOK CHALK ART AGAINST THE STREAM COVER: ART THERAPY ARTIST OF THE MONTH: HANNAH MUTZ CULTURE C MAG BOOK CLUB C MAG PERSPECTIVE: A SISTER’S SORROW C MAG SIMPLIFIES: FEMINISM NATIONAL PARKS RADIO WHICH PALY TEACHER ARE YOU? TO LOVE, NOT TO KILL HERE COMES THE SUNSET

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editors-in-chief reilly filter, ahana ganguly, katie passarello, sarah shapiro managing editors jasmine abeyta, atusa assadi staff writers chiara biondi, maddy buecheler, hollie chiao, gabe cohen, lhaga dingpontsawa, amanda design editor emma staiger hmelar, fe hmelar, darrow hornik, katie look, benner creative director teddie stewart mullin, mattie orloff, alexis pisco, julianna roth, talia technical director jordan schilling stanley, yashvi tibrewal copy editor rima parekh illustrators yoonjung cho, chloe patterson social media hannah darby adviser brian wilson web editor nicole li cover art jordan schilling business manager ally scheve

These three variations of your favorite fireside snack will surely leave you ...

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TEXT AND DESIGN BY TALIA STANLEY AND MATTIE ORLOFF PHOTO BY JORDAN SCHILLING

S’mores Cookie Sandwich Toast a marshmallow over an open flame.

Meanwhile, melt Hershey’s milk chocolate chips in a microwave for one minute. Add a touch of olive oil and frequently pause the timer to stir the chocolate. Spread the melted chocolate on a chocolate chip cookie and add the toasted marshmallow before topping it off with a second cookie. Enjoy!

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S’mores Dip Butter a circular glass dish that is approximately three inches deep. Next, cover the bottom of the dish with two layers of a chocolate bar. Then, cover the chocolate layer with marshmallows. Bake in the oven at 300 degrees until marshmallows are golden-brown.

Watch closely to ensure that the marshmallows don’t burn. Use graham crackers to scoop the chocolate and marshmallows.

Grilled S’mores Butter two pieces of Wonder Bread on one side and lay them on a skillet buttered-side down. Turn the flame on low and place chocolate on one piece of bread and halved marshmallows on the other.

When the chocolate starts to melt, take the piece of bread and lay it chocolate side down on the other piece to form a sandwich. Cook for a few more seconds, flipping the sandwich continuously. food | 5

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Ada's Cafe

his cafe, located near Mitchell Park, offers delicious snacks and an open area for many to come and study. Ada’s is a comfortable place to get work done and is conveniently located next to the Mitchell Park Library, so there are many resources right at your fingertips.

The small cafe has many delicious snacks such as cinnamon buns, cookies and savory treats. They are all homemade and are served by workers of all abilities. Ada’s prides itself in hiring and training disabled adults to work in the food service industry. Working for this organization allows the disabled adults to be independent and teaches

them essential life skills.

The customer service is excellent; the workers are incredibly sweet and make sure everything is to your liking by checking in with you constantly. This cafe is also incredibly easy to access when coming straight from school, with a parking lot and bike cages located near the front.

The only drawback is that the cozy cafe has four or five tables hugging the wall, potentially limiting workspace.

Need a break? Take a walk around Mitchell Park —the green grass, blue skies and fresh air will help clear your head when you need to rekindle your focus.

TEXT AND DESIGN BY ATUSA ASSADI AND LHAGA DINGPONTSAWA ILLUSTRATIONS BY YOON JUNG CHO AND TEDDIE STEWART

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study spots Cafe Zoe

his cafe — which marks a crossroads of sorts between Palo Alto and Menlo Park — feels almost as though you’re entering an entirely different town. A town you’d pass on a family road trip, where everyone knows one another, lives in cottages with yellow trim and buys eggs from their jolly chicken-rearing neighbor Mike on Sunday mornings. Among its many small businesses, this quaint stretch of road is home to a true hidden gem: the inimitable and inviting Cafe Zoe. Cafe Zoe occupies a pleasantly small yet comfortable space with a unique, new-age hippie vibe. There are a few armchairs and wooden tables scattered about inside. The back garden has a charming patio that features a wooden playhouse for kids and open-air seating on benches with vibrantly colored pillows. Beside the counter are displays of local-made jewelry.

The employees are warm and personable; with their hair in dreadlocks or dyed blue, they seem as if they belong in a trendy thai

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restaurant in the Mission, but by some twist of fate ended up in this cozy coffee shop. The service in general is good, adding to the local, community-centered corner cafe feel. They made me promise that next time I order one of their paninis and “K’s Pear and Blue Salad.”

According to one of the baristas, Zoe is “different from what people would expect a cafe to be. We want to have a different feel than Starbucks or a more corporate place. When you come here, it’s homey and welcoming.”

They offer free Wi-Fi (the password, of course, is keephopealivepeaceandjobs). If you order the honey cinnamon latte, pair it with a scone and take advantage of the lovely fresh air and cushioned patio seating. You could easily spend a perfect afternoon studying at Cafe Zoe.

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Coupa Cafe

n the busy streets of downtown Palo Alto lies a well known Silicon Valley treasure on Ramona Street: Coupa Cafe. This cafe is nestled in the crowd of restaurants and local stores of downtown Palo Alto, and was the first of the now five locations around the area. The Venezuelan-inspired coffee shop serves a variety of different food and drink options. Coupa is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m, whether you are looking to get work done or to grab a bite to eat.

The study space is brought to life with warm colors. A section of the cafe outlined with couches, pillows and a fireplace adds

to the comfortable environment. Coupa is always bustling with people meeting with co-workers, students studying and families getting a quick dessert.

The tables are spacious enough to hold textbooks, laptops, pencils and papers.

Dimmed lights illuminate the tables while soft music plays in the background, creating a relaxing atmosphere that is conducive to work. The customers are given free Wi-Fi and have outlets at their disposal.

We recommend the tiger spice iced chai latte and ham and cheese croissant for a sweet and savory study snack!

School has picked up again, and unfortunately for students that can mean piles of homework and tests.

Finding the right study space can be one of the most important factors in getting work done. The library is often packed, the quad too loud and home too busy, so finding the perfect cafe to fit your needs is something that every high school student can benefit from. Here are four of our favorites.

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CoHo Cafe

arked by an unassuming narrow glass doorway and commonplace overhead sign, Stanford’s Coffee House (CoHo) Cafe is easy to overlook. However, inside lies an incredibly quirky and underrated location, perfect for afternoon studying. CoHo is littered with an eclectic array of chairs and tables, ranging from the stiffest wood to your grandmother’s living room loveseat. The cafe’s appearance instantly reflects my primary take away — it has something to offer for everyone. This point is carried home by the immense variety of their menu, which is written in bright and inviting colors across a classic chalkboard, offering everything from the “Kale Super Salad” to freshly baked vegan pastries. We recommend trying the Havana Latte and a slice of lemon almond tea cake if you’re looking for a light pick-me-up.

The cafe is open until midnight (11 p.m. on Sundays) and always seems to be

alive and bustling, mostly with Stanford students relaxing in big groups or studying. Parking outside of Tressider Union is permitted only until 4 p.m., so head over for some late afternoon studying! It’s also accessible if you take the Marguerite from the University Ave CalTrain station.

CoHo is spacious, providing the freedom to choose your seat depending on your desired atmosphere, be it studious or social. So receiving the trademark librarian death stare from stressed-out college students is never a concern during loud and engaging conversations. As for those of us with upcoming exams, it’s easy enough to find a private corner where you can work in peace. They offer free Wi-Fi, and there are a few outlets for charging computers. After your work is done, invite some friends to grab a late night bite and enjoy the unpretentiously cool ambience.

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NICE CREAM TEXT AND DESIGN BY JASMINE ABEYTA PHOTOS BY KATIE LOOK ILLUSTRATIONS BY JASMINE ABEYTA AND TEDDIE STEWART

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For those of us who would gladly eat ice cream for every meal if we could (which is really all of us), Nice Cream is a nice alternative and is incredibly easy to make. The base is always made up of frozen bananas, which are then blended until they reach a texture similar to that of soft-serve ice cream, made possible by their uniquely high pectin content. Add any complementary ingredient to put your own spin on this delicious vegan treat!

Banana Pecan Nice Cream ~ serves 2 (Original recipe) 2 frozen peeled bananas 1 teaspoon of cinnamon ⅓ cup chopped pecans ⅛ teaspoon of cloves 2 chopped dates

Blueberry Basil Nice Cream ~ serves 2 (Inspired by earthyandy.com) 2 frozen peeled bananas 1 cup coconut cream or coconut milk 1 cup blueberries ½ tbsp vanilla extract 1 fresh basil leaf or to taste

Cut the bananas into small, even slices and freeze overnight. Then place frozen bananas in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add cinnamon, dates, pecans and cloves, and blend the mixture until it reaches an ice creamlike consistency. Transfer into a sealed container and freeze for three hours or until solid. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!

Cut the bananas into small slices and freeze overnight. Blend the frozen bananas in a food processor until creamy. Add all ingredients to the food processor and blend until the mixture reaches a thick, ice cream-like consistency. Place in container and freeze for three hours or until solid. Top off this refreshing dessert with basil leaves or fresh fruit for some extra flavor!

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ROCKO’S ICE CREAM TACOS TEXT AND DESIGN BY RIMA PAREKH AND YASHVI TIBREWAL PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY YASHVI TIBREWAL

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e all crave the sweet rush of the perfect ice cream cone, complete with rainbow sprinkles and a healthy dose of nostalgia, but what about ice cream tacos? Owner of the Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos food truck, Lori Phillips was inspired to create a new spin on a popular favorite when she tasted an ice cream bar and realized it didn’t satisfy her “adult sensibilities.” For Phillips, ice cream was a novelty treat growing up, associated with memories of chasing ice cream trucks on hot summer days, and she wanted to create ice cream that would capture that magic.

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“Ice cream, in general, is something that a lot of people attach nostalgia to … It’s one of the things that we all enjoy from a young age, so there’s a lot of memory that’s wrapped up into that product.”

So what sets Rocko’s Ice Cream apart from classic ice cream, other than the way it’s served?

“We try to focus on making sure that all of our ingredients are organic and minimally processed, so we’re using only the things that we absolutely need in our ice cream. We’ll make a mint chip that is not green because we don’t see a need to put artificial food coloring into a

product just to make it a certain color,” Phillips said.

Not only is Rocko’s focused on the ingredients used in the ice cream, but they also emphasize the importance of texture.

At the end of the process, the ice cream is dipped in liquid nitrogen so it holds together. “[Liquid nitrogen] really is a means to make our product. We can’t make our product without that final step, but it also adds a little bit of show and fun.”

ICE CREAM TACO $6 Mint Chip Ice Cream with White Chocolate Dip and Chocolate Drizzle Considering the ice cream taco was the main item on the menu, we had high expectations for it. The minty flavor worked well with the sweet white chocolate. Unlike other dishes with chocolate drizzles, the ice cream taco tasted significantly better with the chocolate sauce. The taco was easy to eat, too. The liquid nitrogen fused all the parts together, keeping it from becoming a crumbling mess. It definitely lives up to the hype!

ACE CREAM CAKE POP $4 Tiramisu Ice Cream with Milk Chocolate Dip Topped with Pretzels What this one lacked in size it made up for in taste. The tiramisu flavor fused perfectly with the cake and ice cream combo. The saltiness and crunch of the pretzels also nicely countered the sweetness and soft texture of the ice cream and chocolate dip. The dark chocolate dip, though aesthetically pleasing, didn’t add much in terms of flavor, but this was still our favorite item on the menu.

FROZEN BANANA $2.50 Dark Chocolate Dip Topped with Almonds This was definitely one of the less visually appealing items on the Rocko’s menu, but it proved to be much more tasty than it looked. The liquid nitrogen dulled the taste of the banana so that it complemented the dark chocolate dip without overpowering it. The almonds on top added a much needed crunch. Although it was not bad, we wouldn’t recommend this one to banana skeptics.

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text and design by talia stanley and chiara biondi • photos courtesy of steve ferrera

a q&a all about his exhibit in the deyoung museum and how art can impact our lives

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How would you describe your exhibit that was featured in the deYoung Museum this summer?

The exhibit is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of a children’s book that’s made with puppets and sets. The story is about two characters, a boy and a girl, and they go on this journey up to the sun. The moral of the story is you don’t know what you have until it’s gone, but it has a happy ending.

What did you enjoy about watching others experience your art?

A lot of people could connect to it on different levels.Kids could relate to it because it was a world of sets and puppets, but the adults could really relate to it too. It looked like something that could’ve existed at the turn of the century.

How have your experiences shaped your artwork?

I had some jobs in the traditional fields, as a sculptor and a glassblower, but then after that I was working in the animation and visual effects industry, working on films, commercials and video games. Both of those shaped where my art is now because it has one foot in the traditional field and one foot in film and video.

What traits do you admire in artists?

I like artists that cross a lot of different disciplines because I admire that they have the skill set to not just be stuck with one. You have to be confident to do that; you have to throw caution to the wind a little bit. I like people who will step out of their comfort zones.

How does art positively affect our lives?

It’s just about balance. There’s a new paradigm of thinking that the right brain skill set is going to be responsible for the qualities that we’re going to need in the future.

As things get more technologically advanced, the left brain skills become more automated, so a lot of those skills might be replaced. Then you have stuff on the right brain, like thinking outside the box or empathy (a right brain characteristic), which you learn in art classes. It’s a whole set of skills that make a well-rounded person.

Do you have any advice for any aspiring artists?

Trust your instincts. Making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn and evolve as an artist. The more mistakes you make, the better.

Which new disciplines would you like to explore?

It would be cool to be a film director, but that’s such a gigantic undertaking. I would love to do music, I just don’t have the patience or the time to learn.

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VIKINGS GONE PLATINUM Paly’s most iconic musical alumni

TEXT AND DESIGN BY GABE COHEN, TEDDIE STEWART AND BENNER MULLIN

Brett Anderson Vocalist, The Donnas Joan Baez Vocalist, Guitarist Amy Cesari Drums/Percussion, The Donnas Torrance Costellano Drums/Percussion, The Donnas Maya Ford Bass, The Donnas Bill Kreutzmann Drums/Percussion, The Grateful Dead Ron McKernan Guitar, Vocalist, The Grateful Dead Allison Robertson Guitar, The Donnas

Not Pictured: Grace Slick (Vocalist, Jefferson Airplane)

JOAN BAEZ (1956-1959)

Joan Baez is an immensely influential folk singer from the 1960s. Her politically charged lyrics and use of protest through music has allowed her to be considered one of the pioneers of early protest music. Baez has worked with the likes of Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Paul Simon and countless other titans of anti-establishment music. She is well known for her hit song “Diamonds and Rust,” as well as numerous other protest-folk songs. Baez’s family moved many times during her childhood, causing Baez to be transferred from different schools throughout her youth. One of these schools was Palo Alto High School (Paly).

While at Paly, Baez created a reputation for herself as a politically conscious and outspoken member of the community. One of her peers recalled a time when Baez led a protest down University Avenue in response to the Vietnam War. The most notorious story of Joan Baez at Paly comes from her objection to the Civil Defense and Awareness of Disaster Drill in 1959, which called for all students to leave

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school early in the case of an air-raid deployed by the Soviets. After discovering that none of the students would survive in the event of an actual air raid, Baez refused to leave her French class when the sirens sounded. After a confrontation with her teacher, she was escorted to the tower building to remain for the rest of the day. She was then charged with civil disobedience for her defiance. This infamous protest, which took place at Paly, is noted as her first-ever real protest.

THE GRATEFUL DEAD (1959-1963), (1958-1961)

Bill Kreutzmann is the percussionist and drummer for the world-renowned rock band The Grateful Dead. Kreutzmann began playing the drums when he was 13 years old and spent countless hours practicing at Paly. One day, Aldous Huxley, author of “Brave New World,” discovered Kreutzmann practicing

the drums at school alone and complimented Kreutzmann’s unique style of drumming, despite the fact that Kreutzmann’s sixth grade band teacher declared he was incapable of maintaining a beat.

Kreutzmann stuck with drumming and co-founded a band called The Warlocks in 1964 with Phil Lesh, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and Ron McKernan. The Warlocks played their first official gig just two days before Kreutzmann’s 19th birthday on May 5, 1965.

Six months later, The Warlocks became the Grateful Dead, and for the next 30 years, Kreutzmann played over 2,300 shows with the Grateful Dead, selling more than 35 million albums across the globe.

Ronald “Pigpen” McKernan, the band’s other Paly alumnus, was born in San Bruno.

As a child, he learned to play piano, guitar and harmonica, as well as how to be an excellent singer. McKernan moved to Palo Alto when he was 14 years old, and soon became friends with Jerry Garcia. McKernan and Garcia eventually formed a number of small groups preceding the Grateful Dead. McKernan was credited as the original founder and frontman of the Grateful Dead.

Text and design by Gabe Cohen and Benner Mullin

Platinum Playlist 1. White Rabbit Jefferson Airplane 2. Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez 3. Box Of Rain - The Grateful Dead 4. Friend of the Devil - The Grateful Dead 5. Take It Off - The Donnas 6. We Built This City Jefferson Starship 7. Truckin’ - The Grateful Dead

THE DONNAS

GRACE SLICK

The Donnas are an all-female pop punk band formed in Palo Alto. The original members of the band were Brett Anderson (lead vocals), Maya Ford (bass and backing vocals), Allison Robertson (lead guitar and backing vocals) and Torry Castellano (drums/percussion and backing vocals), who was replaced

by Amy Cesari in 2009 due to tendonitis. The girls were all friends in eigth grade when they formed their first band, The Electrocutes, in May of 1993. The Electrocutes were not well received during their performing days in high school, and near the end of their senior year of high school, they founded an alter ego band, The Donnas, in which they played softer music. They recorded their first album titled “The Donnas,” and toured Japan before the end of the school year. The Donnas continued to tour after they graduated high school, releasing an additional album. Their popularity continued to climb after the release of their debut albums, and in 2001 they signed with Atlantic Records.

Grace Slick is a progressive rock singer and songwriter, known for singing lead vocals in the band Jefferson Airplane in the late 60s and early 70s.

Their 1967 psych-classic “White Rabbit” is considered an essential song from the Summer of Love in San Francisco. Slick went on to sing with Jefferson Starship and became the oldest female vocalist to have a number one track on the Billboard Hot 100 with “We Built This City” at number 47. Known for her rebellious attitude and controversial stage antics, Slick is considered one of the most rebellious frontwomen of all time.

Slick was born in Illinois in 1939 and eventually moved to Palo Alto in the early 50s. She attended Paly for two years before transferring to Castilleja High School where she graduated. Slick recalled her time in Palo Alto as “right in the middle of WASP caricature family life.” Despite Slick’s negative characterization of the town, one cannot deny that Palo Alto has spawned a slew of musical icons.

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8. House Of The Rising Sun - Joan Baez 9. Dancing With Myself - The Donnas 10. Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane

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Fe’s Back to School Lookbook

TEXT BY FE HMELAR AND ATUSA ASSADI DESIGN BY FE HMELAR PHOTOS BY JAMES POE AND ANGELINA WANG

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the essentials Bomber Jackets: Combat the killer pressures of school with these nonviolent statement jackets. Throw them over a skirt or dress to make your look bomb and ready-to-go.

A-line Skirts: Flattering on everyone, these versatile, high-waisted essentials can be worn year-round and instantly give a nineties feel to any outfit.

Denim Jackets: These jackets, preferably oversized, are true lifesavers when you’re running out the door and need to add a little flair.

Whether thrown on last minute or paired with your favorite dress, this is a must-have staple in anyone’s closet.

Mock Neck Shirt: They’re fun, and they’re back. The mock neck shirt is truly a girl’s best friend; unlike a guy, these tried and true tops will never leave you hanging in the cold. Don’t be afraid to channel your inner DJ Tanner from “Full House” by pairing these with some cute boyfriend jeans.

Adidas: Good news, everyone! Adidas aren’t just for track-suit sporting Olympians anymore. Comfortable and in-trend, they can be styled with jeans and a crew neck for an edgy look.

Booties: These shoes can do no wrong. They will get you through those mild California winters and ease your transition into spring.

CHALK ART TEXT BY KATIE PASSARELLO AND SARAH SHAPIRO • DESIGN BY REILLY FILTER, SARAH SHAPIRO AND KATIE PASSARELLO

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n the heart of Silicon Valley, just blocks away from the Apple store in downtown Palo Alto, is the home of chalk art. These chalk paintings line the street for a mere 48 hours during the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. During these two days, artists of all backgrounds come together to create, in chalk, images or pictures that they have collected over the years. Each artist has a different style that dictates what they decide to create. Whether it be paintings of old family photos, magazine clippings or pictures from their imaginations, each is captivating in its own way. Read on to learn more about what artists use as motivation for spending long hours in the sun and creating art that only lasts two days.

1. Erin Tajime Castelan The blacktop was not the canvas Erin Tajime Castelan expected for her life, at least not initially. Originally involved in the high-tech field, Castelan found herself unhappy and unsure where to turn. “I had to find things that I could do that would help me repair,” she said. Her search for self-help led her to visit her sister in Santa Barbara, where she first encountered chalk art. “My sister got me involved and I instantly loved it…So, at a time when I was healing and wasn’t very functional, I couldn’t really do much and didn’t have very much energy, yet I had enough energy to do [chalk art], so I just kept doing it,” Castelan said.

Seeing people walk down the street and stop to view her art has helped Castelan find optimism that she believes cannot be matched by any other art form. “To me, being out in public and doing art is a way to have a contradiction to my own inner critic,” she said.

The image that Castelan chose to recreate for the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts shows an elderly man with his hands laced together in a praying position. While Castelan did not intend for this man’s posture to be affiliated with religion, many viewers drew connections to their own faith. “It’s so funny because a lot of people have assumed that it is Jesus, but when I see a man praying I don’t think that it’s Jesus, I think it’s something spiritual, not a specific religion.” she said. On a broader scale, Castelan has come to notice that, “when there’s an image, everyone makes up their own interpretation for it.” Castelan chose the image not because she believed her viewers would connect to it in a religious way, but because she wanted to promote her own depiction of love. “I chose this image because I am so sick of the violence in the world right now…This is the mode that I want people’s hearts and souls to be in.”

Castelan has discovered that the key to living a fulfilling, happy life is to pursue love. “There’s so much to love,” she said. “Don’t follow the other stuff — it’s not going to take us where we need to go.”

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2. Joel Yau

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Artist Joel Yau, who has a background in illustration, was inspired by street painting the moment he first encountered it. “I went to San Rafael for the second oldest street painting festival in the U.S.,” he said. “Some friends worked at that festival, so I just thought I’d visit. And then when I saw it, I thought, ‘Wow, that’s so cool. I want to do that next year.’

That was 1996.”

Although he designs for a living, Yau now participates in eight to 14 chalk festivals a year. Recently, his art has been inspired by older eras. “In the last five to six years I’ve been doing pin-up illustrations or photography, sort of vintage covers of magazines from the 40s, 50s and 60s. So I’ve been picking images from either illustrations or photographs,” Yau said.

Although most festivals in the U.S. are volunteer-based, same festivals offer pay. Yau has traveled around the world to participate in festivals in places ranging from Germany to Hong Kong to France.

One of the reasons that Yau appreciates chalk art so much is because of the interactive aspect of painting in a public place. “I do it because [I’m] tickled by the audience and the performance aspect of it...If there are kids who want to participate and feel like they want to jump in, I do encourage that sometimes because, why not? I can always work over their work.”

Yau values his ability to share his art with others. “Can you imagine the awe and delight that people get, either young or old? To me that’s the gift, and that’s why I do it.”

3. Vicki Richtman Vicki Richtman is a personal trainer who has participated in street painting festivals since 1993. But what may not be evident by her full-time job is what she’s capable of creating with her hands, some chalk and a strip of pavement.

The Palo Alto Art festival is Richtman’s 38th festival. The inspiration for her piece displayed in the festival, created with her daughter Chelsea Richtman and daughter’s boyfriend, Will Parks, came from an image of a monkey in a National Geographic magazine. Richtman’s daughter suggested, “Let’s stick him on the back of a turtle,” and their vision was complete.

Their creative process typically evolves similarly: “The way we create a lot of our images is we’ll see something that will strike an idea, and then we’ll surf the internet for pictures that might have components we can use to put together an actual image,” Richtman said. “We like things that are really colorful, and we like things that tell a story.”

Employing Google images and Photoshop, the trio put together a template to base their art off of. After two 12-hour days full of hard work, the image was brought to life on the streets of Palo Alto.

“We appreciate it so much, so it’s hard to say who else doesn’t,” Richtman said. “We do it for ourselves more than for anything else — it’s the experience of sitting and creating it [art] together that is so fulfilling for us.”

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STREAM Jay-Z’s music platform, Tidal, aims to change the way people listen to and appreciate music.

TEXT BY MATTIE ORLOFF AND ALEXIS PISCO PHOTO AND DESIGN BY JORDAN SCHILLING

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n April 23, 2003, the music industry was transformed. The creation of iTunes enabled people to easily access songs instead of purchasing CDs, launching the streaming revolution. Not long afterwards, various streaming services emerged, including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and Tidal. This made things much easier for listeners, but it complicated the way artists made money from their music. Students are inclined to select their music platform based on cost and popularity without considering how their choices affect the artists they listen to. When artists are not paid enough for their music, they are more likely to pull out of streaming services, just as Taylor Swift did with Spotify. One of the best ways for students to support their favorite artist is by subscribing to Tidal.

Over the past year, the streaming service soared in popularity. After Kanye West’s most recent album, “The Life of Pablo,” was released exclusively on the the app, Tidal saw a dramatic increase in subscribers and attention.

Soon afterwards, Beyonce’s album “Lemonade” dropped exclusively on Tidal, keeping the new users interested.

This summer was full of new music, including “Coloring Book” by Chance the Rapper, “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight” by Travis Scott and “Blonde” by Frank Ocean; the attention shifted toward Apple Music, leaving Tidal in the dust.

Jay-Z bought Tidal from a Scandinavian company in 2009 for $56.2 million. Since then, the company has picked up co-owners, including Arcade Fire, Beyoncé and Calvin Harris. They state that Tidal “is not about creating a new service, it’s about creating a better one … which makes the experience better for both the fans and the artists.” The artists publishing their music on Tidal feel that not receiving compensation is disrespectful to them and causes their music to lose value. On average, Tidal pays artists four times as much at $.028 per listen, whereas Spotify and Apple Music pay their artists approximately $.007 per listen.

Tidal also supports their artists by offering three additional features within the platform. Tidal X was created for the artists to connect with their fans, Tidal Rising allows musicians to expand their fan base and Tidal Discover is used by aspiring artists with small fan bases, providing the opportunity for their music to be spread around the world. Tidal’s positive goals to help benefit the artists with their “streaming revolution,” so artists Jay-Z and Beyonce are using Tidal’s influence to benefit The Robin Hood Foundation, a New-York based organization dedicated to fighting poverty. The two are teaming up on Oct. 15 for a charity concert to raise money for the education of New York City’s youth. So, if you only downloaded Tidal to stream “The Life of Pablo” or “Lemonade,” it may be time to give it another shot.

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A glimpse into an alternate avenue of therapy and how it could benefit the Paly community.

TEXT AND DESIGN BY HANNAH DARBY, AMANDA HMELAR AND ALLY SCHEVE • PHOTOS BY KATIE PASSARELLO ILLUSTRATIONS BY HANNAH DARBY AND TEDDIE STEWART • ART BY ALLY SCHEVE

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he assortment of colors — Cerulean in their line.”

Blue, Jazzberry Jam and Mango TanThe process of making a mark on a piece of go — spring from the crayon box as we paper may help an art therapist understand a clidig them into the white cardstock. In a ent’s level of mental stability, but the true breakflurry of motion, our 14 hands release the week’s through of the experience happens when clients frustrations and stress as the hues of a crayon learn to love their mark: “The art that comes out rainbow emerge. As our nervous chatter turns to of you and the mark that you make is who you laughter, we begin to create a beautiful piece of art. are,” Mellberg said. “You can’t be someone else’s C Magazine’s experience with art therapy be- mark.” gan by marking a page with a thick black pen to The action of marking in allows a therapist access our emotions. We were told to “mark in” by to symbolically analyze a client’s mental state. drawing, scribbling or writing anything to loosen Carl Jung,a renowned psychotherapist, was best our minds. Hesitant about what to do, a few of us known for founding the study of analytical psytimidly drew small swirls and flowers in the cor- chiatry and developing theories about the analners of the page. ysis of the subconscious. According to Jung, the After marking in, we moved to a table-sized layers of a person’s subconscious mind retain canvas, where we were encouraged to aggressively forgotten memories and experiences which shape scribble with crayon, and eventually move on to how they analyze and experience the world. watercolor paint. We sprinkled salt crystals across He felt the best way to comprehend the “deep the canvas to create an icy effect for a final touch subconscious” was through symbols, and that anand allowed the paint to dry. By the end of the alyzing them was one of the only ways to undersession, we had turned unbridled scribbles into a stand the parts of a person’s mind. visual representation of our feelings and thoughts.

Jung’s research led him to the theory that the Art therapy is a mental health profession in mind attempts to combine the conscious and which clients, facilitated by an art therapist, em- unconscious in a process he called “individuaploy the creative tion.” He beprocess and varlieved that indiious forms of art viduation is the “The art that comes out of you and media to create attempt the art that you make is who you are. mind’s expressive, perto become more sonal pieces. whole. Art therYou can’t be someone else’s mark.”

The resulting apy can be used — Carol Mellberg, Art Therapist artwork serves to carry out into explore their dividuation in feelings, reconorder to better cile emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness. understand what the subconscious is communiThe process of gaining perspective of one’s mental, cating to the conscious. physical and emotional state through visual and An art therapy treatment involves a multi-step interactive art forms can prompt psychological ca- process that is adjusted for each patient, but art tharsis. can have a significant affect on anyone, regardless When we started our art therapy session with of how long it takes for them to gain the courage Carol Mellberg, Associate Director of Clinical to begin the process.

Services at CHAC (formally Community Health Similarly, Kate Collie, a PhD and Palo Alto Awareness Council) and registered art therapist, art therapist, states the importance of the differshe explained that our initial marks from the ent processes of art therapy. “Perhaps the most “marking in” stage told her a lot about our interior significant feature of art therapy is the variety of process. “It’s a wonderful nonverbal way to under- different processes that can be going on at once.” stand somebody and what’s going on inside. Espe- In the context of trauma, art therapy can help cially when we work with children that aren’t ready with stress reduction, emotional expression and to just talk and do talk therapy,” Mellberg said. improvement of self-esteem. Although art therArt therapy can be intimidating for teens be- apy is often used by people who have difficulty cause it tends to make them feel vulnerable. When putting their tough experiences into words, “Art art therapists look at art as a type of assessment, therapy can be used with just about anybody,” they can get a sense of their clients’ interior emo- Collie said. tional state based on the marks they make. “We “It can be the first time someone ever felt like can sometimes see that people are feeling very de- they’ve had a way to meaningfully express their pressed because they can not make many marks,” narrative,” said Stephanie Schilling, an educaMellberg said, “Their marks are small or in the cor- tionally related mental health therapist (ERMS) ner of the page, and they don’t have a lot of energy at Palo Alto High School (Paly).

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Schilling has used art therapy with a vadon’t want to talk about it or feel like they riety of students to cope with ERMS issues can’t verbally express it, then maybe they can such as ADHD, anxiety and depression. draw it,” Schilling said.

Schilling’s office, a safe and comfortable Clients’ drawings bring their stories to life. space located at the top floor of the Tower “Whatever their story is, they get to commuBuilding, is only one of many on-campus ofnicate in a way that [gives them] a sense of fices where Paly students can talk to a theraagency and autonomy for the first time, but pist. “Studies have shown that 75% of what’s I also think that there is a way of expressing therapeutic about any type of counseling is how they perceive the world through art,” the relationship that is built with a client,” Schilling said.

Schilling said. She works hard to nurture her A Paly student, who will be referred to as relationships with clients and gain their trust Monica to protect her identity, participated until they feel they can always open up to in art therapy through Adolescent Counselher. ing Services (ACS) at Paly. Monica’s experiSchilling uses art therapy to develop this ence with art therapy had a positive impact relationship. “Everyone can look at art and on her mental health, and through art she experience it, was able to and it solidiunderstand “We need to let go of the fies the relaand accept tionship with her emopredetermined lines to free up the your therations. “Belines, shapes, and images of our pist being the fore [theraone who is py], art had imagination.” understandonly been a ing your art,” hobby, but — Jordan Potash, Art Therapist she said. now it’s a Schilling’s form of comapproach to her therapy sessions involves remunication,” Monica said. flecting on the client’s day and finding soluThe visual nature of art helped Monica retions to help them recover from the trauma alize her emotions, and through guided analthey have experienced or are experiencing. ysis of her work with her therapist, she was Sometimes her clients have not reached the able to find new techniques to help better her point where they are able to express their mental health. emotions and thoughts. “They can’t process Monica’s art depicted her positive and whatever trauma has just happened, so art is negative mental condition in the forms of one of the ways that we start to process it,” “evil” and “kind” figures; her ACS therapist Schilling said. guided her through analysis of her emotions For some students it can be hard to comand taught her to not “feed the negative.” municate what they are going through ver“The actual art wasn’t helpful, but analyzing bally, so they turn to art to express their feelit really helped me see a new insight about ings through a different medium. “If they myself,” said Monica.

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Regarding therapeutic art, Monica says, “Everything is about you; there’s no lines or certain rules.” Without guidelines to follow, the therapist is able to truly analyze the sentiments behind the art. “There is a deeper meaning to art,” Monica said. “There can be a pretty picture, but what’s the story behind it?”

Monica is just one of many Paly students who use ACS as a resource for various kinds of therapy. “At first I felt ashamed of getting a call slip in class to go meet with a therapist at Paly but after a while I felt proud of getting help,” Monica said. “A lot of people struggle by themselves. Palo Alto knows where that can take people and that’s terrifying.”

Art therapy is about helping someone learn

something about themselves and others. It gives them new perspective on an idea or situation. Through art therapy Monica was able to discover a part of her that she didn’t know existed. By talking about her art, she gained a new perspective on the way she saw herself.

Art Therapy is not always accessible or necessary for all people, so mindful art can be a great alternative to relieve stress. The depth of art therapy is much more complex and facilitation requires training and education from art therapy specialists; however, mindful art undoubtedly has a positive benefit on mental and emotional well-being.

Lisa Solomon, a mindful art teacher at the Palo Alto Art Center, as well as other or-

ganizations around the bay area, gave us her perspective on how mindful art can positively affect people’s lives. “Being mindful and creating color meditation paintings has helped me loosen up, explore and play,” Solomon said.

“They have helped me shift my mood, get ready to concentrate on something, and have had an overall good effect on my art practice and my life.”

In Solomon’s class she spends about an hour working with students to help them color and paint their emotions. The act of being mindful while creating art to express one’s emotions can be as simple as concentrating on the art in front of you. “Being aware of my breathing is helpful. For me, breathing is re-

ally the key to meditation, relaxing and being mindful,” Solomon said.

Solomon spends a lot of time at the Palo Alto Art Center getting to know Palo Alto teens. “It’s been interesting to interact with the diversity of the Palo Alto community firsthand. Many already have some experience with art and meditation; some do not at all,” Solomon said.

Along with meditative art, adult coloring books are a great way people can incorporate mindful art into their lives. Art therapist Dr. Jordan Potash, a representative of the American Art Therapy Association, explained, “There are [people] who find choosing images and coloring them in soothing, and that col-

oring books promote escapism and distraction from the world.”

Coloring books are a great way to release stress and to free up a part of your mind to subconsciously work out problems. However, “there are times when life’s challenges require our attention, not our distraction,” Potash said. “We need to let go of the predetermined lines and shapes and images to free up the lines and shapes and images of our imagination.”

In Palo Alto, where many struggle to understand and nurture mental health, art therapy is the type of treatment students can benefit from. As an outlet to discover and analyze what we do not understand about ourselves, creating art provides an ideal resource for teen-

agers who struggle with internal difficulties.

Varying degrees of self-understanding and maturity can make it difficult for professionals to treat the breadth of adolescent mental health afflictions. Art can be a method of self-discovery for some and for others it can be a cathartic release of stress and anxiety, and spreading art therapy resources may prove to be healing for the Paly community. So, pick up your Cerulean Blue crayon, book an appointment and scribble away.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH:

Junior Hannah Mutz talks to C Magazine about her fine art, her inspirations and what she's doing next.

TEXT, DESIGN AND PHOTOS BY KATIE LOOK • ILLUSTRATIONS BY TEDDIE STEWART • ART BY HANNAH MUTZ

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C Magazine: When and how did your career as an artist begin?

Hannah Mutz: I was kind of always doing art as a kid. My parents cultivated that by providing me with art supplies and, because I had the art supplies, I just kept doing art. I think I started taking formal painting classes in 5th grade, but I’d been painting before that. It was just in a more professional environment.

CM: When did you start thinking you wanted to do art as more than just a casual hobby?

HM: I think I’ve always known that I wanted to do something related to art in the future. The thing I’ve [always] enjoyed the most is doing art. As long as people were presenting me with the question of ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’

Once I moved past movie star or singer, I was like, ‘Yeah, this [art] seems like a good option.’

CM: How do you view yourself as an artist? How would you describe your art?

HM: I am still very much learning the base techniques to develop my art. I think you’re always learning if you paint.

I like to experiment with different principles of art individually but keep

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my paintings pretty realistic, just because that’s the style of art I gravitate to, so that kind of projects itself onto my art. I’ll do a realistic portrait with unrealistic colors. Or I’ll do a figure with a natural skin tone that would look like it’d be realistic but with slightly distorted form to create the kind of

feeling I want to get from it. Something’s just a little bit off in every one. Sometimes it will just be me striving for photorealism but a lot of times I like to create interest by changing one aspect at a time.

CM: What drives you to create your art?

HM: It just makes me happy to do art. It takes me to a pleasant place in my mind.

CM: You recently finished a piece you’d been working on for a long time. Can you describe your process in creating a new piece?

HM: My process is pretty uniform from painting to painting.

I just start with my biggest brush and do a wash with the paint, creating an undertone. White is not the undertone to skin so I feel like with color [behind] it, it’s kind of like ‘oh look it’s kind of fleshy looking’. I go through my brushes biggest to smallest, each time working on finer details until the entire thing comes together. So [I] kind of work on the entire piece at once, going in a scope.

CM: How long does the process usually take?

HM: I have a lot of pieces that have taken over a year to paint.

Keep in mind that I’m not super good about going to the studio and painting.

I’m kind of a procras“Girl Underwater,” 2015 tinator, or just lazy, so I’ll go once or twice a week sometimes.

But then I have pieces that I did in one studio session which is [typically] a few hours. I just stop when I feel it’s done and I’m satisfied with how it looks.

CM: Has your art been shown in any gal-

leries or exhibits?

HM: I did a summer [art] intensive which was two weeks at UCLA. You create a group of work and then you choose a few, and everyone in that program does a gallery show, so that was the most formal [exhibit]. That and the Palo Alto Art Center [shows] that are through the school district. For a couple contests I’ve entered in, they my art on the website.

One piece [“Girl Underwater”] got a Scholastic National Silver Medal.

CM: Where do you find inspiration?

HM: I’ll look in books about wellknown or older artists a lot of the time. I’ll look through those and be like ‘Landscapes are pulling me in right now, [so] I’ll do a landscape,’ or ‘I really like this style of figure, I’ll try it out.’ Or I’ll see photos online and think, ‘This is really cool and I want to paint this because this subject really interests my mind.’

CM: Does your life inspire your art?

HM: I don’t know if I can create an active link between what I’m doing day to day and the art I’m interested in. I think I go through phases, like I lately am really into portraits and people. I don’t know if that’s

much of a phase; I think that’s generally what I like to paint.

CM: What would you say your goal is when painting?

HM: I get this emotional attachment where I can feel like ‘Ok, this is done, I can let go. I’m ok with how it is now.’ I

where you feel like creating. I definitely enjoy when people see my art cause I worked really hard and it’s being recognized. But also I don’t really have an audience.

CM: Do you think your art reflects your personality?

HM: I think it’s more like my interests or things that I just find cool visually. I really like painting figures and portraits because I think people’s faces are super beautiful and cool. I don’t know if that’s much personality, it’s just interest. Sometimes I like painting stuff that’s eery or maybe a little creepy just because I like creepy stuff. I really like horror movies and maybe that’s an interest that plays out in my art.

CM: Where do you see your art going in the future? Do you plan to pursue art as a career?

HM: I definitely want to do a college program centered around art, whether that be an art major at a liberal arts school, or [attending] an art college. I "Woman with Hat,” 2016 haven’t really decided think it’s just to create something that I yet. I think I’ll always enjoy painting and personally am satisfied with the outcome doing fine art. I definitely want to have a of. career centered around art, whether that CM: So you would say you create more for be cartooning or some kind of design. yourself than for an audience?

So an art-centric future with painting on HM: Yeah. It’s definitely just personal the side or [purely] painting as my future.

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Sophie’s World “Sophie’s World,” by Jostein Gaardner, is the perfect introduction for anyone who is interested in learning about philosophy. While the novel explains a breadth of abstract philosophical ideas, it is easily understood and written to be entertaining and relatable to the lives of young adults. Gaardner’s style is not overbearing nor abstruse, and its fictitious nature provokes interest in the philosophical world.

The protagonist of the novel, Sophie, is a young girl whose discovery and interest for philosophy is documented and explained by an anonymous mentor.

As a reader, you will follow alongside Sophie in her journey of curiosity and enlightenment.

-Amanda Hmelar

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Bradbury Stories: 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales “Bradbury Stories: 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales,” is a compilation of short stories written over the 60 year span of the author’s illustrious career. It’s likely that many associate Ray Bradbury with burning books and ninth grade English class, but don’t write him off just yet. This book offers 100 different ways to fascinate the reader with themes of human nature, reincarnation and the great potential of our civilization’s future.

Each tale drips with vivid imagery and a child-like wonder that makes this collection completely unforgettable. The mysterious style of Bradbury’s writing often leaves the story’s ending up to interpretation, allowing each reader to establish their own unique connection to his tales. The best part is that no story is longer than 10 pages, so it’s easy to make time for even in our hectic high school lives. With 100 stories to choose from, there’s no doubt that you’ll find something that speaks to you.

My top picks are“The Man,” “The Burning Man” and “The Swan.”

-Chiara Biondi

C Mag staffers share their top picks for you to enjoy.

Design by Chiara Biondi • Illustrations by Chiara Biondi and Teddie Stewart

Kanye West Owes Me $300: And Other True Stories From A White Rapper Who Almost Made it Big “Kanye West Owes Me $300: And Other True Stories From A White Rapper Who Almost Made it Big” is the memoir of author and former rapper Jensen Karp (formerly Hot Karl). The book details Karp’s great leap into the world of rap, his rise to near stardom and his abrupt fall from it. Karp’s writing style is outrageously funny, and his take on the world of rap and the music business as a whole is worth taking note of. Karp also reveals himself to be a talented lyricist, as demonstrated through raps he wrote that are included in the book. If you are looking for a funny and touching story that details an epic musical journey, this memoir is for you.

-Gabe Cohen

Kurt Vonnegut: Letters “Kurt Vonnegut: Letters” is a collection of Vonnegut’s letters to his family, friends, editors and publishers, and it’s a delight to read. Vonnegut was a cheerful, matter-of-fact cynic — he liked to say, “We are here on Earth to fart around, and don’t let anybody tell you any different.” This book, filled with endlessly interesting writing, is a direct look into his unguarded thoughts and feelings. This book contains the letter he wrote to his parents after being released as a prisoner of war, one he wrote to his friends after their son died and countless other snippets from his fascinating life. His letters are sharp, funny, deeply moving and definitely worth reading.

- Ahana Ganguly

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C MAG PERSECTIVE A major perk of having a sister eight years older than me is that she was always too old to bother me when I was young for fear of being seen with her family and consequently being deemed lame. Then, by the time I was old enough to experience the same feelings she had growing up, she left the house for college.

I will never forget that day I believed she had left for good. I was delighted to finally have my own room. All the wonderful possibilities opened up before me: I would no longer have to share my food, there would be no more arguments on Saturday evening over what to watch on T.V. and I would have my parents all to myself.

Admittedly, having all the attention sometimes wasn’t the best thing — it meant I got in trouble more frequently than before — but it was definitely worth the price. There were obviously the occasional weekends and breaks when she would come home and I would take cover and lay low until she left, but for the most part, it was bearable. Anyway, she would usually go off and do her own thing, and I mine. For the most part, as long as we kept out of each other’s way, the tension between us was minimal.

Little did I know how fast four years could pass. Sooner than I expected, she had graduated from university, and things went right back to where they started. It was like she was visiting permanently; she treated herself like a guest and did no work.

I eagerly awaited the day she would apply to graduate school or wind up with some job, so long as she was out of the house and I could watch my Netflix in peace. However, that day would not arrive anytime soon.

She found herself a job, but it was in a city a couple of hours from our house. At first I was elated because it finally meant that she would have to rent an apartment there, but it turned out her job was in Merced, some place out in the boonies where it’s rare to meet a soul on the street. Seeing as she was a recent college graduate, it was only natural to expect that she would want to be in an urban area full of excitement, a place exactly opposite of Merced.

This is precisely why every weekend she would come back to Palo Alto, to ensure she didn’t lose all social skills (though to be quite frank, I don’t think she ever had any) during her stay in that lonely city.

Of course, my luck ran out again. Just when I thought I was finally rid of her, I would find her back on the couch again. By this time, I had given up all hope that she would ever leave. Somehow she always wound up back at home.

Thankfully, she had decided it was high time she applied for a graduate program - I couldn’t agree more. I happily watched her submit all her final applications, but, of course, she decided some time later that going to graduate school wasn’t the right path for her and got a job in Palo Alto. It turns out she will not be leaving me alone for a while. A word of advice to those with siblings who are significantly older: Cherish the moments that they are away, because it won’t be long until you find them back in your kitchen raiding the pantry.

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c mag simplifies: FEMINISM

TEXT AND DESIGN BY AHANA GANGULY AND DARROW HORNIK ILLUSTRATION B Y CHLOE PATTERSON

SO WHAT IS FEMINISM? Feminism opposes women’s

AND WHO’S THE LADY IN THE DRAWING?

placement below men in society, along with the prioritization of men’s opinions of what is best for women without consulting them. It’s a head-on challenge to patriarchal social organization, thought and control mechanisms. Feminism’s ultimate goal is to end masculine supremacy.

Rosie the Riveter represents every woman who had to take over the war manufacturing while the majority of the men were off fighting in World War II. Many women had to replace their previous jobs with more pressing ones that were traditionally carried out by men.

FEMINIST THEORY? Feminist theory focuses on the so-

PRO TIP! Many feminist scholars agree that feminism and

cial roles, political viewpoints, interests and experiential aspects of the lives of women to better understand what exactly contributes to the oppression of women.

gender equality are not the same! According to Karen Offen, it’s a “subtle but profound distinction” — equating the two diminishes feminism’s focus on ending oppression.

“The biggest misconception is that it’s somehow anti-man, and that’s simply not the case.”

— KAREN OFFEN

Women gained the right to vote in 1920

the gained it n e m o W cred own a wn o t t h g i r ir o der the n u d r a c n 1974 name i

On average, for every dollar men make, women make 79 cents

Global ly, 24% o only f seni manag ement or roles ar e filled b y wom en

Podcasts are cooler than you think!

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TEXT, DESIGN AND PHOTOS BY AHANA GANGULY AND JULIANNA ROTH

criminal “Criminal,” hosted by the charismatic Phoebe Judge, is engaging, intriguing and allows listeners to dive into the details of unusual crimes that are not usually talked about in the news. She does episodes on everything from the poisoning of a famous tree in Texas to investigating murder by diving into a pool of tar. “Criminal” combines informative stories with investigative journalism, and the listener is brought along for the journey of finding out what really happens. Judge calls, interviews, does research, and meets with people involved in the stories so listeners get a firsthand look into these peculiar crimes that can be confusing without context and detail.

“Criminal” is remarkable, high-quality journalism that’s unexpectedly fascinating.

serial

“Serial” has blossomed into a well-known investigative journalism project that has altered the course of Adnan Syed’s life and captured millions of listeners. Host Sarah Koenig has investigated two criminal cases that involve war, government, and the justice system. In the first season, Koenig tries to unravel the complicated tale of the murder of Hae Min Lee, Adnan Syed’s girlfriend, who he allegedly killed. “Serial” is controversial and gripping, and listeners quickly become invested in the story — and it’s even affected the case. Syed was originally given a life sentence, but Koenig’s work brought attention to the lack of evidence and his case is now being reconsidered. The second season tells the story of former soldier Bowe Bergdahl, who was captured by the Taliban and held prisoner for five years after wandering off his post. Bergdahl is currently being investigated for deserting, and the true story is examined in this podcast. Both stories are incredibly well told and and researched.

“Serial” is incredible investigative journalism that has altered the courses of lives and brought questions about racism and the justice system into the minds of millions.

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udio is a brilliant, underrated medium. People might assume radio’s dead, but it’s actually the only section of journalism that isn’t struggling right now! It’s just shifting over to the internet, no changes to the ad-based business model needed. And podcasts are on the rise, with audience numbers growing every day. Audio is beautiful and direct — there’s incredible power in hearing people tell their stories.

Longform radio, our favorite kind, is meticulously constructed — people who are good at radio are really good at radio. Radio producers immerse themselves in the stories they’re reporting and often make meaningful connections with interviewees, getting them to open up about emotional experiences they wouldn’t share with anyone else. Radio adds a new dimension to content by requiring listeners to actively engage with the story and imagine their own visuals.

startup

“StartUp” provides a visceral look into what starting a company is like. Alex Blumberg, an award winning journalist who helped produce “This American Life” and co-founded “Planet Money,” decided to start a digital media company to produce high-quality narrative podcasts.

As he went through the entire process, he recorded everything — his pitches to potential investors, his fraught conversations with his wife, his discussions with his business partner and friends — and edited it together into a podcast. It’s fascinating to listen because it tells an honest story about an upcoming company, one that often does not include all the hardship and rejection. You can hear him struggling with conflicts at home and at work, the emotional wringing that comes with pouring all of your time and energy into something that is overwhelmingly likely to fail, and the joy of long-awaited victories. It’s an incredibly truthful look into what the countless start-ups around us go through every day.

this american life “This American Life” has revolutionized modern radio and brought millions to click the download button every week. It’s difficult to sum up the show because, for one, its subject matter varies hugely, and secondly, it’s unlike anything most people have ever come across. Each episode is based on a theme and is split up into two or three acts. These acts can be classic radio stories, interviews, accounts of events, or even creative writing. There have been shows on refugee camps in Greece, how people cope after brushes with death, the cliche of heartbreak, pig anuses being passed off as calamari, and fiascos of all kinds.“This American Life” was groundbreaking in the radio world when it first aired — it was the first of its kind, and it spawned an entire genre of powerful long-form radio and podcasts.

TEXT AND DESIGN BY EMMA STAIGER AND JULIANNA ROTH PHOTOS BY EMMA STAIGER, JULIANNA ROTH AND AMALIA ROTH

100th Anniversary

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From the jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons to the rolling plains of Lamar Valley in Yellowstone, America’s national parks have something for everyone. In honor of the United States National Parks Service celebrating its 100 year anniversary, we compiled a guide detailing a few of our favorite spots.

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ellowstone National Park is quintessential for anyone looking to experience America’s great outdoors. Located in the northwest corner of Wyoming, it was created in 1872 as the United States’ first national park. It boasts a huge variety of landscapes, covering 3,468 square miles of pristine Wyoming wilderness. The moment you enter Yellowstone, nature surrounds you. It may take longer than expected to reach your campsite (choose Madison Junction campground if you aren’t interested in driving a minimum of 30 minutes for a shower) because bison are constantly moseying across the road that circles the park. Traffic jams can occur as people stop to take pictures of the 1,400 pound mammals. If you aren’t happy with the blurry snapshot you took on your way to camp, head over to Lamar Valley to see one of the largest bison herds in the United States. Bison aren’t the only animals you’ll see in Yellowstone; you can watch black bear mothers teach their cubs to climb trees just 50 yards away from your car. Stop by the town of Mammoth, located at the northwest end of the park, to view elk lounging in the shade of city hall. Once you’ve maxed out on storage for all of your wildlife photos, take advantage of Yellowstone’s unique, world renowned geothermal features (think hot springs and geysers). Watch Old Faithful erupt every 90 minutes, peak into the depths of Morning Glory, a naturally occurring rainbow-colored hot spring, or take a dip in Fire Hole, a geyser-fed portion of river that feels like a natural jacuzzi. The beauty and versatility of the park more than makes up for the 18 hours of quality family time on the drive in. Yellowstone is beautiful and accessible year round and truly feels like the Great American Frontier.

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ontana’s Glacier National Park stands out as one of the most beautiful parks in the Western United States. To avoid being caught in a swarm of tourists during the summer months, take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and explore the park during October. If you do visit during the summer, make sure you bring along extra snacks before sight-seeing along the famous “Going to the Sun Road” because traffic can be slow along the park’s main scenic route. If you aren’t interested in sitting in the car to take in the breathtaking scenery, enjoy one of the park’s numerous hikes that offer a 360 degree view of Glacier’s gorgeous mountain ranges. One of the most popular hikes is the Highline Trail, but make sure to wear your hiking boots because one missed step could leave you tumbling down a mountain ridge. If heights aren’t your thing, another hike to consider is Siyeh Pass. Unlike the Highline Trail, which runs along a ridge overlooking the mountains, Siyeh Pass is in the forest, along meadows and small lakes. This trail offers a very unusual traffic jam as mountain goats, the symbol of the park, are constantly meandering across the path. Another notorious animal of the park is the grizzly bear. If you are lucky enough to spot a bear, do not hesitate to capture the moment. However, remember to remain at a safe distance so you don’t end up on the evening news under the headline “Tragedy at Glacier.” To avoid this unfortunate publicity, it is essential to bring bear spray, stay on the trail and make noise while you are hiking. If you prefer to avoid the wildlife altogether, admire the park’s beauty from afar by taking a Red Bus Tour along Logan Pass. After the tour, grab a bite of lunch at Lake McDonald Lodge and relax in the rocking chairs overlooking the pristine blue water. The beautiful setting of Glacier National Park makes any of the numerous park activities unforgettable.

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f you feel like you’ve experienced all that Yellowstone has to offer, shimmy on down to Grand Teton National Park, located a few miles away from the southern tip of America’s first national park. The iconic, jagged peaks of the Grand Teton mountain range located within the park are one of the most recognized silhouettes in the country. To see this gorgeous range in person, stop by the Grand Teton Lodge, sit in one of the many cozy armchairs and gaze out of the floor-toceiling windows at the view that captivated French trappers in the late 1800s. For a quieter, more secluded view of the mountains, park in a pull-out along U.S. 191 and watch the sunset over the peaks. For the best results, we recommend sitting on the tailgate of your car after liberally coating yourself with bug spray to avoid the mosquitoes that feed on tourists at dusk. After the sun sets, drive by Gros Ventre campground and keep your eyes peeled for the chance to catch a glimpse of a moose feeding. If you are visiting in the summer and the Wyoming heat starts to get to you, cool off by taking a dip in the beautiful Jenny lake, named in 1872 after the Shoshone wife of one of the area’s first settlers. The bottom of the lake is blanketed with perfectly smooth stones in shades of red, purple, blue and yellow. After a long day of swimming and sightseeing, take a 20 minute drive past the National Elk Refuge to get to Jackson Hole for dinner and a healthy dose of mountain life. Although not as large as other national parks, Grand Teton National Park is full of sights and activities that can’t be enjoyed anywhere else in the world.

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WHICH PALY TEACHER ARE YOU? TEXT AND DESIGN BY ATUSA ASSADI AND NICOLE LI PHOTOS BY NICOLE LI

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n this modern world of sinful time-wasting rituals and rapidly advancing technology, there has emerged a new, record-breakingly pointless online trend to engage today’s youth. The name of this crime against humanity: BuzzFeed quizzes. Under the guise of a “news and journalism” site, these newfangled personality assessments set out to answer humanity’s most pressing questions, such as “Which fall vegetable are you according to your taste in built blondes in leather jackets?” and “Which Disney grandma is your soulmate based on your least favorite insect?” In keeping with this important journalistic tradition, we are proud to present C Magazine’s first quiz: “Which Paly teacher are you?”

What’s your ideal vacation spot? a. Gotta have some good surf — beach, lowkey b. A perfect place on the balcony of my veranda overlooking a crystal clear ocean c. Las Vegas, been there a billion times d. Costa Rica

How do you like your coffee? a. Black. That’s it, straight up. No peppermint or any of that garbage b. Tall latte, extra hot, no foam, Peet’s only c. Room for cream d. Almond milk latte

Favorite TV show? a. “Stranger Things” b. “Seinfeld” c. “The Sopranos” d. “The Big Bang Theory”

Dream job? (excluding teaching) a. Actor — something with theatre and performance b. Helping refugee children and writing poetry c. Doing something in construction d. A stay-at-home mom

Least favorite school subject? a. Math b. Geometry (very nuanced topic, you know) c. English d. History

What superpower would you want? a. The ability to heal yourself/others b. The ability to cure incurable diseases c. Give me the Superman powers d. Mind reading

Favorite food at Town & Country? a. Something vegan at Asian Box b. The Ox Box at Asian Box c. Scott’s, but it’s gone d. Lulu’s with faster service or Tava before it was ruined

What’s your spirit animal? a. Otter b. Truthfully, a lioness c. Bears. I love bears. Black bears, grizzly bears, all of them d. Elephant

Mostly a’s Mr. Bolaños History

Mostly b’s Ms. Filppu English

Mostly c’s Mr. Duran Physical Education

Mostly d’s Ms. Avadhani Science

TO LOVE, NOT TO KILL EVERY DAY, THOUSANDS OF UNWANTED ANIMALS FACE EUTHANIZATION

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hree to four million animals are killed every year due to the someone else and given a nice home. lack of space in shelters and low adoption rates. Throughout “Most of the time, though, people don’t intervene to help abanthe bay, different foundations have various ways of handling doned animals,” Delgado said. “Cat people like me who work with the overwhelming population of pets available for adoption. community cats and care for colonies find pet cats abandoned near our “I think animal care is a larger issue than people think,” said Leonor colonies all the time and then we have the obligation to try to find a Delgado, education manager at Palo Alto Humane Society. “Animals solution for these animals without homes.” are impacted by many of the same things that also impact people,” like Although abandonment followed by euthanasia at a shelter does being left behind or evicted from previous shelter locations. happen sometimes in Palo Alto, it happens much more frequently in Due to the increasing price in real estate in Silicon Valley, rrent costs East Palo Alto and areas of Redwood City, when people are evicted have displaced many people to smaller quarters. Landlords, property and rents subsequently skyrocket. Humane societies and rescue groups managers and owners that prohibit then find animals abandoned in pets force renters to surrender their the street.

“Most of the time, though, people don’t pets to overcrowded shelters.

“I think students need to be intervene to help abandoned animals.”

“Most shelters are not no-kill shelaware of this situation and need to ters,” Delgado said. “So an animal try, along with us, to find solutions – Leonor Delgado, Palo Alto Humane Society who has been in a home for many to these problems,” Delgado said. years suddenly finds himself in a shel“One of our ideas in the past was ter situation with other barking dogs, meowing cats, and becomes so to ask people to open their homes to one more pet, or to work with stressed that he is rendered unadoptable and the decision is made to local city councils to try to allow more pets in a household. Students euthanize him.” can try to convince property owners that a well-trained cat or dog will This situation stems from a trickle-down effect. Property managers not damage anything.” who do not view animals as part of the family do not allow pets in “There are larger issues involved, such as better shelter practices and housing, which leads to overcrowding in shelters and euthanasia. better housing for animals in shelters, that students should be aware Instead of facing the very real threat of their pets being euthanized of... Such as endangered species and worldwide issues that we try to at a shelter, some people leave their animals on the streets instead of in alert people to through our advocacy programs. It would be wonderful shelters. The hope is that either the animal can fend for itself—which if we could find high school students who would want to work with us is highly unlikely for domestic animals—or they will be picked up by to develop curriculum that we can implement in high schools.”

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any local organizations work to improve animal welfare and spread community awareness. Here are some locations to visit to find out more about the no-kill movement and how to save homeless animals.

PALO ALTO HUMANE SOCIETY A key advocate for animal welfare, Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS) saves animals through intervention and education rather than adoption in a shelter environment. PAHS is looking for student volunteers to help educate children at local schools about animal rights and finding solutions to the problem of abandoned animals.

PALO ALTO ANIMAL SERVICES Palo Alto Animal Services (PAAS) is the municipal shelter for the City of Palo Alto. The shelter was founded in 1894 as a solution to the problem of a large number of stray dogs wandering around the city. Palo Alto Humane Society ran the animal shelter until 1972, when the City of Palo Alto took over shelter operations under the management of the Palo Alto Police Department. PAAS provides services that include dog licensing, vaccinations, and adoptions. It also operates a low-cost spayand-neuter clinic. According to Sachi Hwangbo, volunteer coordinator at PAAS, there are currently only a few empty volunteering slots available at the shelter. She advised, “In the meantime, I encourage teens to looks for volunteer opportunities at the larger animal shelters.”

PETS IN NEED Pets In Need rescues cats and dogs at risk of being euthanized from public shelters. The organization aims to advance the no-kill movement by taking animals in and finding them loving homes. Students can participate in the “shadow program,” an opportunity to spend one day with a volunteer and the adoption manager to learn about the foundation and interact with the animals.

NINE LIVES Nine Lives is a shelter in Redwood City that houses cats exclusively, and was founded by Dr. Monica Rudiger in 2004. Strongly against the idea of euthanizing animals, Kathy Elkins from Nine Lives takes great pride in being a part of a “true ‘no-kill’ shelter where cats are cared for as long as necessary.” Earlier this year, the shelter was notified of its ending lease. Because the shelter depends solely on private donations, it became difficult for the shelter to pay the yearly sum of a million dollars that it costs to rent its huge warehouse. Nine Lives has since moved to a new location on Jefferson Avenue and currently has little available space for adoptable cats.

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Here Comes The Sunset Palo Alto’s best locations to watch the sun go down Text and Design by Maddy Buecheler and Hannah Darby

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Palo Alto Baylands 2500 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto

Hidden behind the Palo Alto airport, the Baylands is the perfect place to watch the sun go down. Take a walk along the the pier leading to the edge of the water or park by the duck pond and spend a relaxing evening by the lake.

Deer Hill Road

Off of Page Mill Road, Palo Alto A secluded road off of Page Mill road offers numerous spots to park and watch the sunset from your car.

P.S. Leftover carrots come in handy for the horses nearby!

Palo Alto Garage 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

Grabbing your car from the downtown parking garage after dinner?

Climb up those few extra steps and experience C Mag’s favorite local rooftop view.

Kite Hill

Peter Coutts Road, Stanford Sun setting in 10 minutes? Gather your friends and head over to one of Palo Alto’s quickest destinations for a serene aerial view!

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