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The Knight Times ∙ September 2021
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J’ai commencé The French Talk Show, un podcast sur la langue et la culture françaises pendant ma deuxième année de lycée. Comme nous ne pouvions pas faire notre programme d’études à l’étranger en deuxième ni en terminal, je voulais trouver un moyen de pratiquer mon français et de partager ma passion pour la langue avec le reste de la communauté. Dans mon podcast, je discute la culture française, l’histoire, les personnages historiques et la culture pop. Assurez-vous de le vérifier si vous êtes intéressé par le français! Salut à tous!
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STEPHANIE NELSON Guest Writer
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students’ work ethic and looks forward to continuing to see the flame inside of them grow bigger with knowledge. A first-generation Mexican American, Ms. Hernandez, who teaches English I Honors and English III, has experienced quite the transition moving from LA to Houston to teach at Episcopal. Family is something that is important to her, being able to have someone behind you to not only watch you succeed but be there if you fall. She most admires the Knight’s sense of community, not necessarily in the sense of religion but love and compassion. Ms. Hernandez likes the fact that EHS makes the time for Chapel, not only for spiritual purposes but for a moment of reflection in the day so students can regroup and converse in a positive and healthy atmosphere.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Community and Inclusion introduces two new English teachers of Mexican American descent - Dr. Mariana Alarcón and Ms. Neidin Hernandez. Though born in Laredo, Texas, Dr. Alarcon, a teacher of English I and English II Honors, frequently commuted back and forth across the Mexican border for leisure, family, and holidays. What Dr. Alarcón loves most about being a Mexican American is the ability to say she is proud to be both, not entirely Tejano like her father’s side and not entirely Mexican like her mother’s side. She is able to absorb both cultures, no matter the differences or similarities. What Dr. Alarcón loves most about EHS is the student body and how Episcopal students are genuinely passionate about what she has to say. She recognizes her
I started The French Talk Show, a French language and culture podcast my junior year. Since we could not do our study abroad program my sophomore or junior year, I wanted to find a way to practice my French and share my passion for language with the rest of the community. In my podcast I discuss French culture, history, historical figures and pop culture. Definitely check it out if you are interested in French!! You can find my podcast in Spotify: @The French Talk Show Website: Thefrenchtalkshow.com
Dr. Alarcón and Ms. Neidin Hernandez, two new English teachers this year, celebrate their Mexican-American heritage. Photos by Alan Ross Photography.
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The fashion event of the year is the renowned New York Fashion Week. September 8-12 is the collective event of the season; celebrities, new designers, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts all attend this event setting the atmosphere up for budding creativity and quasi-genius minds. Staples on the runway will return like Adut Akech, Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and Kendall Jenner (my favorite Kardashian/Jenner). A-list celebrities make the environment much more exciting and it’s invigorating to see what stops everyone will pull out during the week. Many influencers will be inspired by what the new collections have to offer and new designers looking for an opportunity have the space to network and push themselves up in the ranks. The week concludes with the infamous invite only met gala on September 13. The gala itself is basically a fashion show for celebrities instead of runway models. Stars from all industries get the chance to design and wear vintage pieces from designers, and it is very serious for most celebrities attending the event. The main focus for fashion week, the holy grail of events for the fashion community is getting the chance for everyone to commemorate designers on what they’ve been working on.
Some of my best takeaways from fashion week are the use of tiny bags, platform shoes, vintage imitations on modern style, and classic staples from brands. Michael Kors in particular was celebrating its 40th anniversary and went back to its 90’s “Clueless-esk” style–timeless yet open and able to be implemented into the trends of today. An essential note from fashion week is the return of Marc Jacobs back to the runway after the company’s hiatus of runway shows since COVID. Their collection this year implemented bloated silhouettes, abstract color, and vivid unorthodox patterns collectively working towards a product of unanimity all on its own. My highlight of fashion week was getting to see newer celebrities such as Tik Tokers like Bretman Rock and Nailea get to embrace this environment. The Kardashians were a sight to see as well. Kim Kardashian West was spotted embracing a more modern approach as far as silhouettes go, perhaps something designed by Kanye West. Kylie Jenner, now pregnant, sported looks from Revolve on the runway, a new collaboration she will be diving into. Overall the event was a massive success and left New York buzzing with brimming talent and enthusiasm. Now we wait for who will be spotted with any of this year’s greatest collections.
Celebrities hit the Met Gala’s red carpet with showstopping looks under the theme: “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Photo courtesy of The Cut.
The creator and host of The French Talk Show podast, Stephanie Nelson, smiles with a map of France. Photo courtesy of thefrenchtalkshow.com.
