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Hostility makes it harder for refugees. In 1987, 5-year-old Duop dend Duop and his friends returned from a walk to find their entire village in South Sudan burned down and desolate. Joined by thousands of other children also displaced by the Second Sudanese Civil War, the group of boys traversed North Africa on foot, seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Today, they are known as the Lost Boys of Sudan. Duop is one of the fortunate few to live well into his adulthood and make a living in a safe environment. His gratitude was apparent in his interview with The Fourcast. “God is good,” Duop said. “This country is a welcoming country; it let me come here to make my life better. I am safe, my wife is safe, my children are safe, I sleep easy at night.” As he spent his last few years in Africa living in Kakuma, an Ethiopian refugee camp, Duop eagerly awaited his adventure to the United States. The foreign land promised independence, security, and opportunity for him, and he expected instant access to these benefits. “I knew I was going to get up on my own two feet as soon as I got to America. I wanted to get a job, have my own things and be able to support myself,” Duop said. Duop’s expectations were met. Immediately after his arrival in Dallas on Feb. 14, 2001, he received support from a church group dedicated to assisting refugees. Middle School math teacher Dr. Jim Wohlgehagen is a part of this group. “We want to help out in any way we can. We started by welcoming them from the airport and then we settled them into their new homes,” Wohlgehagen said. “We
brought them groceries every week, taught them how to cook, taught them how to drive, and we signed them up for English and civics classes.” Unfortunately, many refugees today do not find themselves in as favorable a circumstance upon their entry into the United States. Apart from obtaining legal papers to cross the U.S border and enduring the lengthy citizenship process, refugees must also contend with inadequate housing and resources, a language barrier,
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cultural isolation and a nativist sentiment exhibited by some Americans. According to the American Immigration Council, The United States receives approximately 52,000 requests for asylum per year. A 2016 Pew Research study reports that a record number of Muslim refugees were admitted last year under the
The Refugee Crisis In Myanmar and Sudan Source: UNHRC.org, ASEAN Location, Location Maps Southern Sudan
Obama administration. The Trump presidency has been significantly more adverse to Muslim refugees as evidenced by the President’s attempt to institute his travel ban in January 2017. This hostility takes a direct toll on on refugees as it impacts their support systems. Refugee Services of Texas is a Dallas-based social service agency dedicated to supporting those fleeing from persecution. Since 1978, RST has been providing asylum to a number of refugee families. Recently, the organization has been facing financial complications. Sandy Stroo, Hockaday English as a Second Language teacher, is concerned that the conditions for incoming refugees are progressively deteriorating. “I work with Refugee Services of Texas to help settle families in and get them up on their own two feet. RST has a lot of trouble with government funding, and we all try our best to accommodate all the refugees we can in the area, but we are unable to cope with the influx,” Stroo said. Stroo works to welcome refugees through the First Presbyterian Church. She currently teaches English to a Burmese refugee family. The mother, Shomjida Begum, and her three children Anwar (9), Roksana (7), and Mohammed (5) are Rohingya—Muslim Indo-Aryan people from Myanmar. They traveled to America from a Thai refugee camp on Jan. 25 without Begum’s husband, Nour, who sought work in Malaysia. Since Begum’s English is limited, her interview with The Fourcast was facilitated by her oldest son, Anwar. “I am very happy to come here. I come from Burma. I went to Bangladesh and
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A WAITING GAME The Unitd Natios Human Rights Council (UNHRC) staff asssist refugees arriving at the Doro camp in Northern Sudan.
Thailand, but America is the best,” Begum said. “Even so, I am a little sad because I need more help with money. My funding is being cut in three months and I am very worried for my children.” But Stroo plans on continuing to aid Begum even after her funding is cut. “I am disappointed and angry at this situation. We have 90 days as a church organization to try to put her on her feet and help her gain sustainability,” Stroo said. “We need more resources. As a rich nation, we should be able to handle it, but from my experience with this Rohingya family, I know that once refugees get here, they probably don’t get the help that we should be providing.” Despite efforts from refugee advocates like Stroo, Hassan and Wohlgehagen to accept refugees, the consensus on this crisis is split. The current political climate harbors controversy regarding the stringent border regulations. Some people, including refugees themselves, are opposed to the open border policy. “If somebody wants to come here with an intention other than to make themselves better, they need to be kept out,” Duop said. “Everyone has to be patient and wait for their opportunity to come.”
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Grace Cai Wins Poetry Ourselves Senior Grace Cai advanced to the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington D.C on April 25. Cai, who was accompanied by Upper School English Teacher Dr. Sarah Traphagen, also submitted an original work of written poetry for an additional competition, Poetry Ourselves. American poet Naomi Shihab Nye served as a judge for this competition, and, on Apr. 26, Cai won the written category for her poem "What Came First."
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Ed Long to Retire in 2018 Fine Arts chair Ed Long has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 school year after 47 years of working at Hockaday. He founded the Hockaday Orchestra and Junior Patrons Guild and has been given numerous awards, including the John Killion Award for Teaching and The Meadows Award for Teaching. A celebration to his legacy will take place on Oct. 19 at the Fall Alumnae Dinner.
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ast January, junior Campbell Swango drove west of the Dallas North Tollway and south of State Highway 121 in Plano and saw nothing but the early stages of a rapidly growing construction site. Now, with extensive daily construction, workers are making progress on the expansive Legacy West complex, which is set to open on June 2. Legacy West, which has been under construction since early 2015, is a soonto-be destination for shopping, living and dining in the Plano area. It is expanding the Shops of Legacy by including stores such as West Elm, Planet Blue and Tommy Bahama; restaurants, such as True Food Kitchen and Shake Shack; and commercial buildings and apartments. Despite the approximately 30-minute drive between Plano and Hockaday, the opening of Legacy West has generated significant excitement within the Hockaday community. “I am so excited for Plano to gain something so new and fun,” Francesca Starkie, a Hockaday student who lives in Plano said. “I can finally take my friends out to somewhere near me, and they can see a whole new side of the suburb!” Some people, however, are against the expansion of suburbs like Plano. In a survey sent out to the Upper School, one student responded that Plano is a “suburb and not a metropolis,” while another said that Plano is “not relevant enough to care about.” Despite this, with the growing Legacy West complex, Plano will soon be a premier destination for Hockaday students to dine and shop. “It’s really cool how Plano is expanding. Even 10 years ago it looked completely different. Now, my friends and I will definitely visit Legacy West.
Lots of high-end shops and restaurants will be moving from the heart of the city to Plano,” Campbell said. Campbell’s father, Max Swango, co-founded Invesco Real Estate, which owns the site and is developing Legacy West. According to Swango, the site of Legacy West is a promising one. “[Invesco Real Estate] owns property all over the world, and to us, that Northwest corner of the Tollway and Legacy is one of the most exciting projects we have,” Mr. Swango said. Once Legacy West is completed, it is expected to have 80 retailers, 620 apartments and over 350,000 square feet of office space. Despite the whole site not being completely finished, some restaurants and shops, like Shake Shack and West Elm, are already open. Shake Shack, a trendy burger restaurant originally from New York City, opened on March 29 and has been flooded with customers ever since. Even though Legacy West is not open yet as a whole, there have been lines stretching around the Shake Shack building already. The crowds of people will only continue to grow: shops and restaurants which have previously only been in Dallas or Highland park are coming to Plano. Legacy West will provide Plano residents with a trendy destination for a night out. According to Harry LaRosiliere, the mayor of Plano, Plano as a whole will keep expanding as over 20,000 employees are moving to the city to work at Legacy West and its surrounding corporate company headquarters, including those of Toyota, Boeing Global services and Liberty Mutual. Since there is such a large number of incoming Plano residents and work-
LEGACY WEST CONSTRUCTION North Italia and True Food Kitchen are currently under construction at Leagacy West. True Food Kitchen Plano debuts on May 23.
ers, the demand for retail and restaurants will rise. Conveniently, Legacy West will host about 40 restaurants, which include Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Dean & Deluca, Sprinkles Cupcakes and True Food Kitchen. Along with these restaurants, Legacy West will have a 55,000 square foot food plaza. Influenced by European food centers, the plaza will have a variety of food trucks, stands and restaurants. The marketing team for Legacy West, headed by Victoria Snee, posts updates about the progress of the projects of Legacy West on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. “[The restaurants] add the icing on the cake for Legacy West,” Snee said. “The shopping plaza will be the premier live, work, eat, play and shop destination. It is a unique and beautiful for everyone.” Snee is excited to see other Plano residents visit and enjoy the shopping complex, which will have a variety of both low and high-end stores and restaurants. Similarly, LaRosiliere believes that Legacy West will provide a valuable experience for all Plano residents. “You can go to Legacy West to eat at Del Frisco’s with your prom date or you can hang out with your friends with a burger at Shake Shack,” LaRosiliere said. “No matter what you do there, Legacy West is about tying the whole Plano community together.” Eliana Goodman Staff Writer
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SKIRT DECORATING The annual tradition of seniors decorating their skirts with their college name and colors to wear on Senior Splash Day took place on May 12, with a large array of materials being used.
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n April 10, Academic Council President Elizabeth Guo reached out to Upper School Mathematics Teacher Rachel Grabow to apply her computer science skills to revamp the process of assigning students’ summer reading books. Each year Upper School students are required to read a book during the summer from a list compiled from teachers’ recommendations. Every Aug. during the first week of school, students assigned the same book meet in groups to discuss what they read. In past years, Academic Council manually assigned each student to a book group based on their preferences. After the students filled out the Survey Monkey with their top requests, Academic Council printed out each student’s requests and highlighted their top three choices. Then, in a Microsoft Excel sheet, they would assign students to their first choice, if the book group wasn’t already full, while also balancing the amount of students from each grade in the book group. However, this process was neither easy nor efficient. “It would be our main project from around mid April to the rest of the school year,” Guo said. “Sometimes we would figure out that one person didn’t fit somewhere so we would have to reorganize a lot of other people as well.” English teacher and Academic Council sponsor Jennifer Boulanger remembers when former Academic Council President Catherine Jiang ‘16 would have to dedicate a majority of her free time to organizing the book groups during the stressful AP exam season. “It was a challenge for the Academic Council,” Boulanger said. “The time that was dedicated to putting this together was admirable because [the Academic Council] would be [at Hockaday] for hours working with spreadsheets.” Therefore, Guo wanted to find a more efficient and fair way to assign summer reading. She decided to make an algorithm that would
process the students’ requests in the order of submissions and automatically sort each student as the program went down the list. So in April, after her AP Calculus BC class, Guo discussed her idea with Grabow and asked for her help.
Summer Reading Selections Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" details the horrors in the food-packing industry throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
"The United States of Paranoia : A Conspiracy Theory" details the history of conspiracies from the 1700s to the present-day.
"The Hate U Give" looks into police brutality through the lens of a 16-year-old girl.
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Within an 80 minute class period, Grabow wrote a code that will ultimately take the students’ requests from a Google Forms survey and organize the summer reading lists. “I used what we did in my AP Computer Science class,” Grabow said. “What I did is nothing more than what any of my students
SORTING THE SURVEY Academic Council President and junior Elizabeth Guo makes final touches on the summer reading list survey before sending it out to the Upper School on May 15.
could do by the end of the year.” Guo and Grabow are still working on the logistics of the program to add another layer of complexity that would make sure that each book group is a mix of students from different grades to ensure that the groups are diverse. Before using the algorithm on the entire Upper School and for summer reading, Guo hopes to do a trial run of the program in order to verify that the algorithm is taking in the information from the Google Forms and spitting it out correctly. Since this algorithm will speed up the summer reading process, the Academic Council will be able to use the extra time to work on other projects. “It’d be nice to organize and plan some Academic Council things at the end of this year, so [Academic Council] can get them on the calendar for next year,” Boulanger said. Boulanger hopes that the Academic Council will use more modern technology in the future to help transform other projects like HockaTalks and the JRP Panel to model academic conferences at the collegiate level. On May 11, Guo sent out the book list with all the possible summer reading choices like “A Time to Kill,” “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and “Wife: A War Story.” Monday May 15 marked the implementation of the new algorithm to sort summer reading putting an end to Academic Council manually dividing students among the summer reading book options. Maria Harrison Features Editor
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icans are 3.7 times more likely to be arrested than their white counterparts. When prompted about whether the Dallas Police Department racially profiles citizens in regards to marijuana arrests, Kingston bluntly stated, “We know it does.” City Council Member Rick Callahan, however, disagrees with Kingston. “I get frustrated when I hear that [marijuana laws target African Americans],” Callahan said. “I don’t think there is any evidence.” This is not the only marijuana-related issue on which the two council members diverge. Kingston, unlike Callahan, sees no negative health repercussions of marijuana use. “I also don’t see any peer reviewed research that shows that marijuana has any negative health effects. I don’t think there is a correlation with schizophrenia,” Kingston said. Sidarth Wakhlu, M.D., who currently works at UT Southwestern Medical Center as an addiction psychiatrist, has ample evidence to the contrary. “Clearly, marijuana is less lethal drug when you compare it to heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, but it is not benign,” Wakhlu said. “It is not a herb.” What worries Wakhlu the most is the rising percentages of Tetrahydrocannibol, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana. In the 1980s, most recreational marijuana had a THC content of only 2 percent; now, that value has risen to 15 to 20 percent. Why does consumption of THC matter? A plethora of studies prove a correlation between THC and bipolar disorder with psychotic features. Wakhlu says that he sees every month “at least one or two young adults who are recently discharged from the psychiatric in-patient [facility] at Zale [Lipshy University Hospital] because of a marijuana induced psychosis.” In addition, a study by two Australian professors—Wayne Hall of the University of Queensland and Louisa Degenhardt of the University of New South Wales—showed that 13 percent of schizophrenia cases could be averted if these patients did not use marijuana. To Kingston, who denies both the existence and validity of these studies, evidence against marijuana is simply driven by “a lot of politically motivated people that want there to be negative effects” in order to continue locking up minorities. Those like Wakhlu, who cite the physical and mental side effects of marijuana, are not the only critics of the ordinance. Callahan and Council Member Jennifer Gates both opposed the proposal because of the four ounce threshold. For example, Callahan does not oppose the infrequent usage of small amount of marijuana.
n the fall of 1971, a group of rebellious teenagers, known as the “Waldos,” embarked upon a fateful journey that has since defined rap music, Seth Rogen movies and youth culture. These students of San Rafael High School in California met each other outside school one afternoon at 4:20 and set off to discover the greatest treasure the decade had to offer: marijuana. Although these rebels never found the plot of marijuana at Point Reyes, the term “420” has persisted within the youth lexicon to such a degree that individuals around the globe commemorate these fallen heroes on April 20 every year with a joint. Cultural fascination regarding marijuana permeates farther than California in the 1970s. One Hockaday student, who agreed to speak under terms of anonymity and who classifies her use of marijuana as “social,” said that “being in high school, you are exposed to so many things. Teenage curiosity leads you to maybe experiment a little bit.” However, marijuana usage is no longer restrained to “teenage curiosity.” A 2016 Gallup poll showed that 43 percent of Americans have tried marijuana and 13 percent smoke the drug regularly. As American cultural acceptance of marijuana grows, politicians around the world struggle to address the phenomenon. The Canadian and Uruguayan governments responded by legalizing recreational use of the drug; on the other hand, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on May 12 that he planned on stepping up the “War on Drugs,” a term popularized by former President Richard Nixon ironically in 1971—the same year the Waldos became cultural icons. Dallas Joins the Discussion On April 12, the Dallas City Council weighed in on this national debate. In a vote of 10 to 5, the Council approved a measure allowing police officers to issue a citation and then release individuals found with less than four ounces of marijuana, rather than immediately taking them to lockup. While those in possession of marijuana will not immediately face punishment, they still must attend an arraignment hearing and may receive jail time, probation or a fine depending on the judge’s sentencing. Council Member Philip Kingston led the charge on this city ordinance because he believes that “from the very beginning, laws restricting access to marijuana are racist and are enforced in racist ways.” Kingston makes a valid point. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, while marijuana use occurs in equal amounts in both black and white communities, African Amer-
“Four ounces is too much. It sells for about $300 to $400 on the street. That goes beyond personal consumption,” Callahan said. For reference, assuming each joint contains about 0.5 grams of marijuana, four ounces would supply enough drugs for approximately 226 joints. What’s next? Despite these objections from Callahan, the ordinance will go into effect on Oct. 1. The question that now largely remains is how this new ordinance will affect marijuana policing and consumption. Kingston hopes this cite-and-release program will usher in an age of de facto decriminalization. Since he cannot change the state laws that would allow for decriminalization, Kingston aimed to create a program so tedious that police officers would slowly begin to stop arresting individuals with under four ounces. Kingston sees this as an opportunity to free up police officers’ time “even more so than the police [believe will happen].” Callahan remains dubious of this conclusion. Arguing that police only spend about 2 percent of the time dealing with marijuana possession, Callahan perceives that little change will occur in the lives of police and finds arguments that reducing police workload will allow them to catch “the real bad guys” is simply fallacious. The other debate about the consequences of the ordinance focus on how it may affect marijuana usage. When prompted about whether the new ordinance would significantly alter usage, she responded, “Well, yes and no. I think that people seeing that the government is making this law will make people rethink their opinions on it… However, in my experience, it will probably not change the amount anyone smokes.” A 2015 study in The Lancet Psychiatry Journal supports this statement. A comprehensive analysis of usage in states with legalized medical marijuana proved no correlation between lenient laws and increased usage among teens. Ultimately, this new ordinance pales in comparison to actions taken by other cities and states. Houston, for example, effectively decriminalized possession under four ounces by allowing police officers to confiscate the contraband and instruct the individual found in possession to attend a four-hour drug safety course. Callahan believes that Dallas will likely follow Houston’s lead in five, seven or even 10 years, but in the meanwhile, possession will remain a Class B offense, and modern Waldos will need to celebrate April 20 discreetly.
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Alumnae parent established the Hockaday plaid. When visitors walk through the Hockaday hallways, they notice one thing besides the memes stuck to the walls: the iconic Hockaday plaid. Designed 62 years after Hockaday’s establishment, the plaid was introduced in 1973 by Lester Melnick, designer, entrepreneur and parent and grandparent to six Hockaday alumnae. At the time, Melnick had 12 self-named department stores throughout Dallas, which all stemmed from the original “Lester Melnick” store that opened on March 1, 1962 in the Preston Royal Shopping Center. Although the store was initially tailored to middle-aged women, Melnick believed that younger women and children should also be able to find clothing options in the “Lester Melnick” stores. Thus, he opened a store called Young Ideas for younger women. Melnick’s stores, though wildly successful, remained a familial effort. Melnick placed his three daughters, Sarah ‘73, Leslie ‘74 and Julie ‘79, in various jobs. From helping with stock in the warehouse to answering the switchboard, the sisters were kept busy. Leslie Diers, Melnick’s middle daughter, took the most interest in the family business. “I always loved working in my father’s store, and I wanted to be on the sales floor so badly, but every job he gave me I either had to work in the warehouse or I had to work in the office,” Diers said. “My father didn’t think I was old enough to sell clothes.” However, an addition to the Young Ideas store would change her involvement in the store. In the early ‘70s, when Diers was around 14 years old, Melnick’s store established its own Hockaday depart-
ment. Diers got the job of running the wore the traditional white blazer. section and selling Hockaday uniforms in Melnick, though he was tired of the the summertime. mundanity, found inspiration from the Hockaday was reaching the end of a old uniform. Picking up from the green contract with a previous uniform suppli- skirt that was accented by the white oxer, so Melnick thought it was the perfect ford, he found a black and white plaid and opportunity to volunteer his talents to the asked for the black to be replaced with the school. As a Hockaday parent of three at Hockaday green. the time, he felt espeYears of the monocially propelled to fill chrome uniform were broin the vacancy of a uniken. When Melnick’s plaid form manufacturer. became available for Hock[The plaid] “It was a labor of aday students to wear, the wasn’t love,” Melnick said. “As a school celebrated. Hockaday parent, I was was so exintended to be cited,”“Everybody very pleased to be able Diers said. “My seto do that.” nior year was the first year symbolic of Eugene McDermott to have the plaid. EveryHockaday. Headmistress Liza Lee body just thought it was the believes that a standard greatest to have that option and regulated uniform, in our uniform.” like those that Melnick Melnick brought verprovided, is crucial to satility to Hockaday, and Liza Lee students not only at also to the fashion of workInterim Eugene Hockaday, but also at ing women. McDermott all schools. In the early ‘70s, more Headmistress “Having a uniform women entered the worktakes away a level of force, which called for a stress that trying to decide what to wear in revolution in the fashion industry. Melthe morning results in,” Lee said. “It’s also nick responded swiftly, and his Young great to have a uniform especially in lower Ideas store became a realm of opportunity and middle school where clothes can of- for working women. ten be a place of competition to arrive. You In 1978, when Diers graduated from don’t have to worry about if you’re wearing college, with the confidence and accomRalph Lauren or some other insignia on it.” plishments she carried from her time at Before the new uniform was introduced Hockaday, she began to work full time at in 1973, Upper School students wore solid the store. Young Ideas then evolved into green. The uniform consisted of solid green Leslie’s, a young working woman’s store that skirts, green cardigan sweaters, white shirts Dallas lacked at the time. and a solid green blazer. Seniors, however, “When women started working, they
HOLDING HIS LEGACY Lester Melnick poses with a Hockaday plaid skirt. He altered and introduced the plaid to Hockaday in 1973. For 62 years, each student that has graduated from Hockaday has worn a skirt with Melnick’s design.
needed a larger and different set of options,” Diers said. As the years went on, the plaid solidified its home in the Hockaday community. However, Lee believes that place was established with the help of other factors. “[The plaid] wasn’t intended to be symbolic of Hockaday. I think over time, it became iconic because all of you are so wonderful, and everybody knew that the girls in that plaid skirt from Hockaday are great,” Lee said. “It was all of the students that added to the plaid. The plaid was just a plaid.” Indeed, the plaid is just a plaid, but just a glimpse of the pattern can paint a masterpiece in a Hockadaisy’s mind. “It brings back fond memories,” Diers said. “I loved my experience at Hockaday, I loved the school, and I still do. I love it when I see Hockaday girls out in the community. It reminds me of me.” Melnick, now 91-years-old, is retired and still resides in Dallas. Although his daughters and granddaughters have long since graduated, he will forever hold on to his legacy at Hockaday. “I’m very proud that [the plaid] continues to be what it was,” Melnick said. “When I get around Hockaday, I feel like I’m somewhere special.”
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THE BOARDER LINE What’s happening in boarding right now On Thursday, May 11, the Boarding Department hosted its annual Hat Cake Dinner, a formal evening event that celebrates the graduating boarding seniors and the past year in boarding. At the dinner, seniors sit together and invite their advisors to celebrate with them. Every year, Hockaday Food Services is in charge of baking and designing cakes that resemble the hats that seniors wear during Commencement. This year, SAGE created four cakes decorated with real flowers for the seniors, as well as cupcakes for underclassmen. "I feel more prepared for the next four years [in college] because of all the lessons I've gained from being a boarding student," senior and 2016-2017 House Council President Heidi Kim said. "I've not only learned how to do my own laundry but also how to be independent and live in a community 24/7." Maria Harrison Features Editor
HAT CAKE Hockaday's SAGE Food Services baked four cakes depicting the Hockaday graduation hat for boarding's annual Hat Cake Dinner.
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Whether wearing a traditional flamenco dress, dancing on tables or leading a conga line, Lower School Spanish teacher Marcela Gerber never goes through a day without spreading her vivacious spirit and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and culture. After 35 years of teaching at Hockaday, Gerber announced her retirement this year, but her impact on the Hockaday community will not fade in her absence. With a strong belief in the school’s mission, she knew she had found her home away from home when she arrived to teach at the school in 1982. “I went to an all girls school in Buenos Aires, Argentina so I have always believed in all girls education,” Gerber said. Gerber always knew she wanted to teach. She describes Lower School students as sponges, hoping to soak up everything they can possibly learn. With this kind of enthusiasm from her students, Gerber fell in love with teaching at this grade level. “My main focus is to develop a love for language, a love for learning and the curiosity to continue investigating and learning about languages and the world around us,” Gerber said. When alumna and Head of Lower School Randal Rhodus ‘97 thinks of her time at Hockaday, most of her memories involve Gerber. Rhodus still remembers cooking paella at Gerber’s house and sitting around with her classmates listening to Gerber sing and play the guitar. “Spanish ended up being one of my majors in college because of the love of languages that I developed from Señora in the classroom,” Rhodus said. However, Gerber was not only her teacher, but also her friend and mentor. After earning her education certificate from Duke University, Rhodus turned to Gerber for advice for her first teaching job. Rhodus is not alone in relying on Gerber’s mentorship. When Middle School Spanish teacher Leslie Box arrived at Hockaday in 2006, she worked in the Lower School Office until Gerber encouraged her to get involved in teaching. “She mentored me, encouraged me and inspired me to do what I’m doing now, so I am so grateful for her,” Señora Box said. According to Box, Gerber is always planning how to bring the faculty together, whether it is a Cinco de Mayo celebration with mariachi bands or another “fiesta.” “We are a big family, and I want that family to come together” Gerber said. In addition to her impact on the faculty, Gerber initiated several programs that have grown to represent big parts of the Lower School, including Happy Happenings, a lower school after school program; Return to Your Roots, a program for seniors to look back on their time in lower school; and Hockaday’s annual summer camp. Gerber has also put Hockaday on the map by teaching language under the Foreign Language in the Elementary School’s immersion language program. “She is known across the country for furthering language education for younger children,” Box said. Gerber hopes to stay connected with Hockaday and support the Lower School language program after her retirement as a substitute teacher. She will miss the challenge that her students bring her on a daily basis but is looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren. “I am who I am because of Hockaday,” Gerber said. “Being from another country, Hockaday has been my family.”
On any given day, one can hear someone down the hallways humming “Blueberry Hill” or singing at the annual faculty Christmas party. Facilities Manager Mark Buschardt’s voice is one of his many talents. For 22 years, Buschardt has dedicated himself to ensuring the wellbeing of every corner of the Hockaday campus and will leave a lasting legacy with his retirement. Buschardt helped oversee the recent construction of the new Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Center for the Arts, Science Center and residence renovations along with improving the efficiency of Hockaday’s operation systems. He also has held an important role in planning and executing the annual Commencement ceremony. “I’m going to miss the people I work with and taking pride in watching the graduation ceremony go off without a hitch,” Buschardt said. His extensive knowledge of the campus and its mechanical systems makes his position a 24/7 job when spontaneous campus malfunctions arise. Chief financial officer JT Coats relies on Buschardt’s humor and uplifting attitude to brighten a bad day. She admires him for his dedication to his job and considers him not only a coworker, but also a good friend. “He has an eye for detail and really cares about this campus,” Coats said. “He recognizes that its his job to help make sure that our students have a place where they love to come everyday to learn.” Coats believes that the standard of care for our facilities established by Buschardt will continue as a Hockaday tradition. He is also leaving behind a great maintenance team, which he has grown to respect for their hard work, ingenuity and dedication. “He knows this campus inside and out. There is a lot of value in that,” Coats said. Maintenance Administrative Assistant Kathy Perry also recognizes Buchardt’s 24/7 dedication and enthusiasm for the school. “He’s my co worker, my boss and my friend,” Perry said. “I’m going to miss his humor and his knowledge of the operations of this school.” However, with this new chapter in his life, Buschardt plans to move to a blueberry farm in Missouri with his wife. “It’s been the best job I’ve ever had,” Buschardt said. “It’s very demanding but rewarding at the same time. I’ll really miss the challenge of working here.”
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Besides playing the violin and acing it on the volleyball court, sophomore Charlsie Doan has managed her own cookie business, The Cookie Angel, since early Nov. 2016.
How did you first start baking?
I turned to baking seriously the summer after eighth grade. Middle school was hard and stressful for me, and baking is very relaxing and cathartic.
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Why did you start this business?
I wanted more opportunities to bake (and not have all of it just lying around my house), so I sent out an email to some girls I knew were interested in maybe buying some cookies right before freshman exams. I love how happy my cookies make people—I mean, what is more comforting than a chocolate chip cookie?
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After working at Hockaday for 30 years, housekeeper Socorro Martinez retired on March 31. She is currently in Mexico caring for her mother and spending time with her granddaughter and newborn grandson. During her time at Hockaday, she was responsible for keeping the offices south of Hoak Portico along with the common areas in the Upper Morgan residential area in good order. Director of Housekeeping Carolyn Hoke has been Martinez’s supervisor for the past 16 years. Hoke describes Martinez as a hard worker, always willing to step in when asked. She also notices Martinez’s efforts to get to know the boarding students. “She really enjoyed meeting the girls each year, interacting with the residents on her floor and watching them grow and develop over the year,” Hoke said. The Board of Trustees recognized Martinez’s dedication to the school before she left for Mexico. Hoke believes that Martinez will leave a legacy of hard work and commitment to her job. “She was happy to do what she needed to do for everyone to benefit,” Hoke said. (Martinez, not pictured, traveled to Mexico upon retirement)
How many cookies do you make each week?
It really varies on the season. At Christmastime, I baked more than 30 dozen cookies in one week, and my oven actually broke. But now, sometimes I’ll have a week with no orders or just a few dozen.
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So, you really do this on your own?
Most of it I do on my own like baking the cookies, keeping track of profits and expenses, and communicating with my customers. My mom sometimes helps out with packaging the cookies or making deliveries, and if I have a test coming up, she’ll bake them for me if I really feel that I don’t have time. I offered to pay her but she refused.
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What’s your favorite cookie?
Peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies, but nothing beats chocolate chip cookie dough.
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How have you seen the business grow?
A family in Lower School had ordered a few dozen cookies, and the next week I got an email from their housekeeper saying how much she loved my cookies and asking if she could place an order. That was really cool seeing how my business was growing from word of mouth.UNT. After I graduated there with my MFA, I taught a semester design course.
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The Abroad Squad
Seniors travel overseas for study abroad programs in college
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fter graduation, the Class of 2017 will be heading to different places. And while most seniors are leaving for colleges in the United States, some have decided to study for a semester abroad and travel. Senior Erika Geisler plans to study in Switzerland through a plan offered by Southern Methodist University. In the fall, she will be attending Franklin University in Lugano for a semester and then return to the United States to start at SMU in the spring. Geisler will be enjoying her college life while adventuring the streets and corners of Europe. “I am excited to get to experience a whole new environment and culture,” Geisler said. “I am expecting to learn a lot and see so many amazing places, different food and get to know different people.” Senior Cher Qin will also be studying in Europe during her freshman year. She will attend a program offered by New York University in its campus in Paris. And while NYU liberal arts students are required to study abroad for at least a year, Qin is planning on studying two years abroad, including her first year in France. Qin also plans to put her photography skills into action by taking objective photos of Europe, so people, according to her, can see
the environment without colorful filters. She hopes that her time in Europe will help her pick her major as well as have a deeper understanding of herself. “I want to make more friends,” Qin said. “I have a friend, and the presence of him is really touching. I really hope in college I have more friends like that in other countries.” But Geisler and Qin are not the first Hockaday students to venture into study abroad programs during their freshman year. Like Geisler, Caroline Slaton ‘16 traveled to Switzerland through SMU’s study abroad program during her first year in college. Due to the lighter workload and Lugano’s convenient location near Italy, Slaton was able to travel throughout Europe. “I really experienced the authentic parts of these cultures, not just the tourist hotspot experiences,” Slaton said. But although Slaton enjoyed her time in Switzerland, she missed home at times. “The hardest part for me was when it came around to American holidays that I normally spend with family,” she said. “Thanksgiving was the biggest struggle because I just wanted to be back home and eating turkey dinner; meanwhile in Switzerland nobody celebrated that.” Some girls instead postpone school and opt for a gap year. Demre Inanoglu ’16, for
example, traveled to several countries after she graduated from Hockaday. She worked as an intern at a college counselor’s office and attended classes at Koc University in Turkey, skied in Val D’Aran near the French border and spent Christmas in Barcelona. “You don't have major responsibilities and you have nothing to lose,” Inanoglu said. “I don't see any other time in my life where I'll be able to freely get to travel the world without having to stress about my future again.” By travelling and working in different countries, Inanoglu discovered the the local lifestyle instead of simply seeing the tourist attractions. She interacted with the locals and was exposed to other perspectives besides those of the United States. And Inanoglu also got to know herself better. “I have grown so much, more than I thought I could. I have learned a ton about myself and the world around me and I would do it all over again if I could,” Inanoglu said. “I also learned to appreciate my life a lot.” Tala Vaughan ‘16 also took some time off before she started studying at the University of Melbourne in Australia. After graduation last summer, she was an au-pair in Finland and later travelled to New Zealand where she volunteered for the Department of Conservation. To Vaughan, volunteering was the most rewarding part of her gap year.
EXPLORING OVERSEAS Tala Vaughan '16 (left) pets a reindeer in Finnish Lapland, and Caroline Slaton '16 (right) travels the streets of Portofino, Italy
“I learned to accept a bit of uncertainty in my life – and even to embrace it,” Vaughan said. “I learned to take care of myself while travelling and living alone.” Director of College Counseling Courtney Skerritt believes that a gap year is a great time to study, travel different places and try something new. She believes that it can be a life-changing experience. “It is a unique time in a person’s life when it is easy to step away and do something new and different,” Skerritt said. Vaughan believes the break from school allows students to understand their interests, thus opening a new perspective on future paths and careers. She also recommends doing something you truly care about, anything from sports to the arts. “Living in four different countries in a nine month span was a pretty unique experience that I don't know that I'll ever have again,” Vaughan said. Eugene Seong Staff Writer PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE HOSKINS
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School Year Calendar Altered End of Year Events Shifted Forward
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ith their bright white dresses and colorful flower arrangements on their hats, the Class of 2017 is set to graduate on May 20, a week earlier than originally planned by administration. Traditionally, the last weeks of school are jam packed with end of the year events. This year, the administration made changes, which include combining awards assemblies, restructuring Form Day, and moving the Commencement date up. SENIOR WEEK The primary explanation for the Commencement date change is that a Memorial Day weekend graduation presents challenges for the Hockaday community as a whole. “We want to protect our traditions but at the same time think progressively in order to make sure we do what makes sense for our community,” Murray said. With this change, transition week— when seniors attend seminars that prepare them for life after Hockaday—will begin on May 15. Form IV Dean Rebekah Calhoun said that this new schedule will reduce the load for faculty and provide ample time for grades to be logged and sent out. Other benefits stem from the Commencement date change as St. Mark’s and Hockaday’s Commencements will fall on the same weekend. Many Hockaday families have graduating relatives and friends at St. Mark’s and Murray believes it will alleviate their hectic schedules.
“My hope is moving Commencement early relieves some of the pressure off of the schedule and gets the girls graduated more appropriately without waiting,” Murray said. Assistant Head of Upper School Renee Laffitte said that it was difficult to make this schedule change as it impacted other events, like Ring Day. “It is challenging to honor both the students’ time and Hockaday tradition when planning the end of year,” Laffitte said. Even with the adjustments, Calhoun said that moving up graduation was the right decision.“I think people are often a little taken aback when there is a change like this, but I think it is a good change,” Calhoun said. But some students are concerned about this change. Outgoing Form IV President Malini Naidu recounts feeling a little rushed towards the end of the year. “I personally liked having graduation be the last event of the year,” Naidu said. “But I know it will be really nice to have to get out earlier.” But she agreed that most of the senior class seemed to accept the change. RING DAY Ring Day for juniors used to fall on the week preceding Commencement, but now it will fall on May 22, the Monday following graduation. Naidu believes this is best for the rising seniors. “I think it makes more sense because once we will have graduated, the juniors will officially become seniors,” Naidu said.
Murray expects a smoother transition from one class of seniors to another. “The other nice piece of the change in date for Ring Day is to allow the juniors to be able to have some leadership time,” Murray said. “So once we get the seniors graduate, juniors have that week to focus on themselves and their time as leaders of the school.” HONORS ASSEMBLIES Another significant change to the 20162017 calendar has been combining the Sudie Duncan Awards, the Underclassmen Recognition, and Senior Honors assembly. “This time of year is always so crazy, so if we have the ability to limit the amount of assemblies we have, we should,” Murray said. Not only is the Hockaday administration removing an assembly from the end of the year chaos, but they are also adjusting the content of the assemblies. Instead of announcing some awards the administration will work to focus assembly times to give relevant awards, such as the book and citizenship awards. Rory Finn, rising Form IV President, shares her hopes about the combined assemblies, like Sudie Duncan. “The Sudie Duncan awards are definitely special because they’re not academically oriented, and I hope we’ll continue to celebrate the values that this award represents just as much as if they had their own assembly,” Finn said. “But at the end of the day, I think we’ll all be thankful for one fewer trip to the auditorium during the busiest time of the year.”
FINAL HONORS ASSEMBLY Head of Upper School Terry Murray prepares to begin the Upper School Senior Honors Assembly last May.
FORM DAY Along with the division of the Sudie Duncan assembly, Form Day is also seeing changes this year. Having looked into having Form Day on one day of Spring SPC spirit week April 24 through April 28 to include all four forms, Murray stated the schedule did not permit this schedule change. “There is a lot of pressure on the schedule as a whole, so I hope we can rethink Form Day as a whole,” Murray said. “The last couple of years, Form Day also just didn't have as much energy or excitement around it. “ In order to both accommodate the schedule of students and honor the Form Day tradition, Laffitte says that an alternative Form Day will be celebrated the last day of classes on May 24. “It's a matter of balance and prioritizing what matters to us: finishing strong academically, being able to get to your sporting events, having time to do the things you need to at home and still fitting in the fun high school activities that make it a fun high school environment,” Murray said. Emily Fuller A&E Editor
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As we say farewell to the Class of 2017, The Fourcast Seniors share some of their must-go destinations in the city. Here is the bucket lists of places, from the streets of Deep Ellum to the Dallas Historical District, that they want to visit before they leave for college.
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Former Views Editor Heidi Kim hopes to stop by this coffee shop near Bishop Arts District before heading off to New York University in the fall. Not only is Local Press an up-and-coming place to get some caffeine, but they offer 14 types of fresh-pressed juice, multiple pastries, egg dishes and toasts. This pseudojuice bar and coffee shop is a relaxing destination to sip on drinks like a matcha latte or cold-brew coffee.
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Former Managing Editor Amanda Kim adds Zero Gravity Amusement Park to the agenda for her last day. About 15 minutes west of Hockaday, this place includes five different adrenaline-pumping rides, including the Skycoaster and Blastoff. Starting at $33 per ride, Zero Gravity Amusement Park is a place to bring friends and family in the summer and sees less crowds and lines than places like Hurricane Harbor or Six Flags.
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vides food for food insecure children and their families. Every two w to their school and pick up 30 pounds of food from the NTFB. Solis realizes the gravity of the issue of food insecurity on young you don’t know where your next meal is coming from, it can be a sca she said. Bonton Farms, a pioneer in urban farming, is also looking to aid dren. Mathew “Trog” Trogdon, the vice president of Bonton Ente providing food for children and showing them where it comes from kids program where we can feed them and also educate them abou
Nestled between the Trinity River and the C. F. Hawn Freeway is the South Dallas neighborhood of Bonton. The landscape is sparse, with few buildings besides the houses themselves. The nearest grocery store is a three-hour round trip from Bonton, and churches outnumber the only food stores - liquor stores and “supermarkets” - in Bonton. These shoddy structures sell only cheap, processed and unhealthy foods, but Bonton residents have no other option to fill their stomachs. Children and adults alike eat starchy chips, fatty snack cakes and sugary sodas for sustenance, and residents of Bonton have lived this way for close to 50 years.
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FACING REALITY Bonton is just one of 40 food deserts in Dallas County. In 2014, according to Feeding America, there were 473,680 people considered to be food insecure in Dallas County alone, which makes up 19.3 percent of the population. To put this in perspective, the rate of food insecurity in Texas in 2014 summed up to 17 percent, and that of the United States was 15.4 percent. In other words, Dallas County’s population contains a higher percentage of households who often cannot put healthy food, or any food at all, on their family’s table than both the state of Texas and the United States as a whole. This rampant lack of nutritious food and reliance on cheap, unhealthy and processed snacks results in more than grumbling stomachs; food insecurity has major health implications on communities around Dallas. Patrick Wright, a resident of Bonton, is aware of the illnesses that these limited food options can cause. “By not having proper food, or fresh, healthy food, available, you can be in your early 30s and be suffering from high blood pressure, or you may have diabetes,” Wright said. In fact, the rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke in Bonton are double those of the city of Dallas, according to the Bonton Farms website. Men in Bonton also live an average of 11 years less than the residents of Dallas County as a whole. Wright’s own family has fallen victim to these dire circumstances. “I’ve lost a couple of uncles who had diabetes, and my dad, I lost him to cancer,” Wright said. Food insecurity can be the result of a multitude of factors. Besides living in a food desert, one can be subject to food insecurity due to low, static earnings or unemployment. Liana Solis, a Communications Associate from the North Texas Food Bank, understands that those affected by food insecurity often are unable to control their income. “A lot of people just assume that our clients just come to the program because they’re lazy, or something of that sort,” Solis said. “But a lot of our clients are children or disabled or elderly, and so they cannot earn their own means to get food.” Laura Day, Hockaday’s Community Service Director, is trying to make the Hockaday community more aware about this widespread issue. At her Hockaday summer camps, she plans to spend time exploring the issue of Dallas food insecurity. From June 24 to June 30, and again from July 17 to July 21, Day will take Middle School campers on day trips around Dallas, visiting non-profits and learning about social issues that plague Dallas. For Upper School students who sign up for the program, Day is offering two single day trips on June 21 and July 12. Both summer experiences will spend time discussing food insecurity around Dallas. Day believes that awareness is vital in fighting food insecurity. “I’m educating people as much as I can about food insecurity,” she said. CLAIMING THE MOST VULNERABLE VICTIMS According to the North Texas Food Bank, one in four children in Texas are food insecure, and this trend is apparent in the Dallas Independent School District. At Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy, a middle school located just two miles from Hockaday, 85 percent, or 824 out of 970, of the students are considered economically disadvantaged and depend on the school cafeteria for two meals per day. The school’s instructional coach, Jill Allison, can see this high rate of food insecurity affecting her students’ academic life. “Those kids who come to school with any sort of hunger are definitely distracted. They can’t focus and it could turn into behavior problems or lethargy,” Allison said. The same issue exists at Tom C. Gooch Elementary. A vast majority of the students, around 91 percent, are considered economically disadvantaged, and they too rely heavily on the free breakfast and lunch meals provided by the school district. Like Allison, Kim Ashmore, the principal of Gooch Elementary, notices the effects of hunger and food insecurity among her students. “In academics, they lack the energy and ability to stay focused and active and engaged in the classroom,” Ashmore said. In the private school bubble, holiday and summer breaks from school connote fun, friends and most importantly, freedom from stress. For underprivileged kids, however, like those whom Hockaday students tutor during the school year, breaks are often taxing times due to food insecurity. Because so many DISD students rely on school for two or more meals a day and are still hungry during the school year, the lack of food over the breaks is especially devastating. Chair of the Community Service Board and junior Shreya Gunukula started a kids summer camp at T.R. Hoover Community Development Center in June of 2016, and running the camp has allowed her to see the impact of food insecurity on this community over the summer.“I see food insecurity in the struggle when we have to find lunch for the kids every day in the summer,” she said. In order to ease this difficulty, Marsh Preparatory Academy provides turkeys, hams and some full meals to low income families over its Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. The school district also ensures that there is at least one school in each feeder system, or community of nearby schools, that will serve breakfast and lunch during the long breaks, like summer vacation. Ashmore, too, is aware of the larger issue of summer meals for food insecure students and their families. “When they go home in the summer, and they are there all day long and they don’t have breakfast and lunch, it puts an extreme burden on the parents who are already financially strapped,” Ashmore said. Per Ashmore’s request, Gooch Elementary will once again be a meal site this summer. Any child under the age of 18, no matter if they are a DISD student or not, will be able to come to the school to receive a free breakfast and lunch. Along with district sponsored programs to keep students fed while they are at home, the North Texas Food Bank has implemented several programs designed to ease the stress of food insecurity for children. The most well known of these is the Food for Kids program, which supplies free and reduced lunches that many elementary schools rely on. This initiative provides meals for 12,000 kids per week in 10 counties and 365 schools. Additionally, the backpack program gives students a backpack full of food at the end of each week, ensuring that children will have food to eat over the weekends. The backpacks, however, are not available to every DISD school, and many remain on a waitlist. The School Pantry system also pro-
ON THE FRONT LINES Besides their programs specified to feed children, the NTFB also the elderly. A majority of the food donated to the food bank is the agencies, many of which are food pantries, churches and soup kitch for children’s programs and senior programs. The NTFB runs a food delivery system for seniors who are unab food for themselves. Their All Community Pantry is a food pantry r are able to come to the pantry and pick up food. Even with the significant work they do to fight food insecurity— in the last fiscal year—the problem of food insecurity is vast. The ne and the food bank aims to provide this immense amount of food daunting, Solis says that she and her colleagues need only to remem working for. “Even if one of us is having a bad day that day, all we hav it for and remember the children and the seniors and the families th Another response to the food insecurity that plagues Dallas has areas that need fresh, healthy food. Urban farms are relatively sma up in city areas of Dallas, and they seek to provide fresh produce to Paul Quinn College, located in the low-income Highland Hills farm that supplies food to its surrounding community. Not only is H nity, but the nearest grocery store is located two and a half miles aw traveled by car, two and half miles is about a three hour round trip t bus. Like Bonton, the rates of diseases such as diabetes, heart disea land Hills due to the lack of nutritious food. After the school ended their football program in 2007 due to fi vacant for three years, until private donors transformed it into a fa provides fresh and nutritious food for the community, but, as Farm many residents are unfamiliar with this produce, and thus the farm that the community can cook balanced meals. “We’re currently exploring options to create mobile food delive eating programming in order to really take a holistic stance at app insecurity,” Hunter said. The We Over Me Farm benefits not only the surrounding comm also by easing the financial burdens of their students. Through the students can work on the farm for 150 hours per semester and rece In a neighborhood where food is often a luxury, this reduction can g Bonton Farms in the Bonton neighborhood of South Dallas was a community in need. With the nearest grocery store three miles aw hair salon as grocery shopping options, Bonton is one of Dallas’ 40 Executive Daron Babcock moved from Frisco to Bonton. He began a tried to help the community members by finding them jobs, but thi “Daron would send people out on jobs and everyone failed du said. Babcock quickly realized that Bonton residents were sick and diets. In response to this long-standing obstacle, he began a vegetab house. Babcock caught the attention of the city government and Hab land, and Bonton Farms was officially established. The farm currently sells its produce, honey, eggs and goat’s milk to Dallas restaurants, such as Café Momentum. Trogdon sees signi especially in the establishment of a market in which they can sell the of 40 markets, one in each food desert. And not only that, we want in the community, so we want to develop entrepreneurs,” Trogdon s Even without the market, Bonton also provides jobs to its com cipleship program, Bonton residents can work up through the rank Because Bonton Farms was a pioneer in urban farming in Dalla for inspiration and guidance in planting their own urban farms. Bonton Farms as the model for all other urban farms in Dallas. “Th pioneers of urban farming, meaning we set the standards and rais to urban farm, you’re going to have to be modeled after Bonton Far In fact, Gunukula hopes to start an urban farm on the vacant Development Center, and she is looking to accomplish the same goa only would [a farm] be a great addition to the community, but it co to the kids," she said. Hockaday alumna Meghan Tabor ’12, grant writer and volunte lieves in the power of this private group and others like it in fighti have been a lot of barriers put up by the government, so I think tha to spearhead the effort,” Tabor said.
PATRICK: FROM HUNGRY TO HELPING Patrick Wright, farm manager and director of sales at Bonton effects of groups working to fight food insecurity. Although now he day, Wright, growing up in Bonton, struggled with food insecurity a tenance. “I remember for 25 cents I could buy a honey bun, if I hus of chips, and if I get another 25 cents, I could get a soda,” Wright sa that’s how we ate for years.” Having experienced food insecurity himself, Wright sees the eff children of his community. “The effect of the food desert situation o tating. It could really endanger a child’s health,” he said. When Daron Babcock moved to Bonton, Wright was 46, was suff recently lost his job and his home. “I had accepted my fate that I wa growing up in the hood; you don’t have a lot of options. It’s like one ation,” Wright said. Wright and Babcock were brought together by coincidence, as B electricity and Wright’s uncle’s home, where he was staying, had el Babcock asked Wright to come to his Bible study and begin workin Farms had not yet started. Wright continued to work at the garden, and when Habitat for Humanity gave Babcock two more empty lots to plant on, Wright helped construct the “I rem farm that is there today. Now, Wright is an instrumental part of the farm and gets to see the children cents I in the community learn about agriculture and eat the nutritious food that he lacked in his youth. The farm sod also provides a beneficial place for kids to come to in their free time. “This is a safe haven, a place where kids can come and learn. They don’t have to be hanging out at the store with the drug dealers, they can come here and learn something,” he said. To Wright, Bonton Farms has fulfilled and continues its mission to “Restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope.” Bonton Farms has not only inspired the community to come out and pick fresh food right from the plants, b ties for those who need it the most. “This neighborhood used to be one of the most despised, rejected in Dallas. By this farm coming here it’s restoring people’s lives like it a purpose and a meaning in life and a lot of people find peace and tr
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g people. “Especially in children when ary thought when you’re still growing,”
d food insecurity, especially with chilerprises, sees the importance of both m. “We’re working to develop a formal ut agriculture,” he said.
o works to provide food for adults and en sourced to their over 200 partner hens. The rest of the food is designated
ble to leave their homes easily and buy run by the food bank itself, and adults
—the NTFB provided 70 million meals eed in North Texas is 92 million meals, d by 2025. When this feat seems too mber the significance of what they are ve to do is remember what we’re doing that need our help,” she said. s been the rise of urban farming in the all yet fully functioning farms popping o their local communities. s neighborhood, is home to a verdant Highland Hills a low income commuway. While this distance is minimal if to the grocery store and back by public ase and obesity are increased in High-
financial concerns, the field remained arm. The We Over Me Farm currently m Manager James Hunter explained, aims to provide culinary education so
ery systems and nutrition and healthy proaching the issues surrounding food
munity by providing healthy food but e Paul Quinn College’s work program, eive a $2500 discount on their tuition. go a long way. s also founded to provide fresh food to way and just three liquor stores and a 0 food deserts. In 2012, Founder and a Bible study in the neighborhood and is only revealed a larger issue. ue to some medical situation,” Wright dying from a lack of nutrition in their ble garden on the vacant lot next to his bitat for Humanity and acquired more
to both the community members and ificant expansion in the farm’s future, e food. “We want to be the first market t it to be owned and run by somebody said. mmunity members. Through their disks and earn a salary. as, many look to Babcock’s institution Wright, who works at the farm, sees he City of Dallas has labeled us as the sed the bar,” Wright said. “If you want rms.” t lot next to T.R. Hoover Community als as Bonton Farms. “We thought not ould provide fresh food and vegetables
eer coordinator at Bonton Farms, being food insecurity in Dallas. “There at non profit groups are going to have
Farms, is living proof of the positive e is surrounded by fresh produce every and depended on liquor stores for susstle up 25 more cents I could get a bag aid. “And that’s a meal right there and
ffects of living in a food desert on the on a child growing up, it can be devas-
ffering from a drug addiction and had as a failure. That says one thing about e generation misleads the next gener-
Babcock was looking for a home with lectricity. The men began to talk, and ng at his garden. At this time, Bonton
member for 25 cents I could buy a honey bun, if I hustle up 25 more I could get a bag of chips, and if I get another 25 cents, I could get a da. And that’s a meal right there and that’s how we ate for years.” -Patrick Wright, resident of Bonton, Farm Manager and Director of Sales at Bonton Farms
but it creates employment opportuni-
d, hated, feared communities out of all t restored my life,” he said. “It gave me ranquility when they come down here.”
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A Lettering Revolution
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Typography Craze Takes Off on Social Media Sites As she circles her black pen along her parchment paper, junior Zasca Ristianto curls her wrist to make a cursive “s”, followed by an “e” and an “n,” until she has written out the word “seniors.” During her free times in advisory and conference, Ristianto loves to doodle on her planbook. But she does not etch the typical smiley faces and bubble letters, instead she draws calligraphy letters to post on her Instagram account, @lilaclotustypography. After she discovered the world of typography at the beginning of high school, Ristianto realized that her doodles were genuine art, which could inspire others. In the past year, her interest in typography has risen, resulting from an increased presence of the typography community throughout the Upper School. This spike includes the creation of many Instagram accounts seeking to share typographical ideas. “I have always been drawing letters since I was little, and I never really thought of it as anything special,” Ristianto said. “But I then started to come across typography accounts and realized that this was a legitimate thing.” Sarah Zhou ‘15, who runs her own typography account—@luckyletters—that has over 25,000 followers on Instagram, had the same experience when she first entered the typography world. “I first got into to typography last May. I was looking on Instagram and watched some of the ‘most-satisfying’ calligraphy videos,” Zhou said. “This past September, I started bullet journaling [similar to a planner] and that’s when I started posting about it, just because it is such a great community.” Similarly, although she does not have her own Instagram account, junior Rory
Finn has admired calligraphy since 2015 Within the Hockaday typography comand began to create her own typography, munity, both Ristianto and Finn’s skills have often making cards and gifts for her friends been utilized throughout their junior year, and family. especially since both girls bring their artis“At the very beginning, I was just using tic talent to their jobs on Student Council. pencils and would just doodle in my note- Ristianto has served on the Form Council book,” Finn said. “It was after Christmas since sophomore year and will continue as when I got a bunch of calligraphy markers the Vice President of the Executive Student and tools just for making typography spe- Council, and Finn will serve as the Form IV cific types of work. After that, I have seen President next year. myself starting to devote more time to it.” “I was thinking about making some of Ristianto, Zhou the locker signs for next year,” and Finn all credit Finn said. “I think my backthe community asground in typography in prepect of typography vious years will help. As presas one of the main ident, having this learned skill I needed reasons that they will definitely help me make continue to post and our senior year great.” a creative share their ideas. Ristianto has contributoutlet, “I found this ed her skills to the community whole community through designing the Class of something I out there where they 2018’s senior logo, which will would share their could do in my appear on senior merchandise works together and and posters. free time. you could collabo“I had been thinking about rate. It was a great the senior design for a while. community that I I wanted something that both had no idea existed,” looked good and was relatively Finn said. “There simple,” Ristianto said. “I was are a lot of YouTube doodling and came up with this Zasca Ristianto videos showing peodesign of modern calligraphy Junior ple how to make with a bit of a shine.” calligraphy and othFormer Form III president er design elements and 2017-2018 Upper School that you otherwise President Samantha Watson wouldn’t know how to do.” believes that Ristianto's skills helped create Zhou emphasized the importance of the final design that will, in turn, help shape the communal aspect of typography across her senior year. all different platforms, including Facebook, “I love how Zasca was open to changes, Youtube and Twitter. letting our grade suggest adjustments that “The main motto is ‘community over helped make the final design something we competition,” Zhou said. all contributed to,” Watson said. “I'm so ex-
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cited that we've already picked our logo and I can't wait to see what's to come!” According to Zhou, typography not only allows for free expression that looks pretty, but it also leads to greater organization skills, to which she was first exposed throughout her time at Hockaday. “It was fun to decorate my planner. You have to use it everyday, and when you don’t make it personal, it gets boring,” Zhou said. “But it is so useful that I just wanted to do something creative with it and make it more engaging than just writing out lists or the tests that I had.” While one of the ways that Zhou uses typography is to stay organized, Ristianto and Finn both use it as a way to express themselves artistically. “I needed a creative outlet, something that I could do in my free time,” Ristianto said. “I do Ceramics as my Fine Art, but I can’t do it in my free time because I don’t own a wheel. Typography is super relaxing and doesn’t require that big of a time commitment.” Typography is also an art that is fairly easy to pick up and has a universality within it. “It is really easy to learn and you do not have to have an affinity for calligraphy to succeed in the typography world,” Finn said.
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The DMA Highlights Over 60 Mexican Artists
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o say that the new Mexican Art Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art, México 1900–1950, is a hit, would be an understatement. Crowds of people line up every day; from young art enthusiasts enjoying a lazy Sunday to groups of Mexican heritage, they all have the same thing in common: the urge to learn more about the colorful art history of Mexico. Already drawing in around 35,000 visitors since its opening on March 12, the exhibit has been very well received. Julie Henley, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator of the museum, said that the DMA is a community museum. “We hope that everyone in North Texas and beyond comes to enjoy these masterworks of Mexican Modernism many times throughout the run of the exhibition, which is on view through July 16,” Henley said. The exhibition, curated by the newly appointed Eugene McDermott Director of the Dallas Museum of Art Dr. Agustín Arteaga, features work by Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and José Clemente Orozco. However, there are 190 pieces by over 60 different artists featured, among them include Ángel Zárraga, Tina Modotti, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Leonora Carrington, Roberto Montenegro and Miguel Covarrubias. With Frida Kahlo’s work tucked in the back of the exhibit, crowds ofen rush straight to her captivating works, waiting in a line to take a quick picture with her recognizable face. Although Rivera, Kahlo and Orozco draw in the crowds, they do not make up all the renowned Mexican artists that are represented at the exhibit. “Works of art in the México 1900–1950 came from 61 lenders, both from private collections and other museums,” Henley said.
Frida Kahlo, who was active in the ‘40s, is world renowned for her self-portraits and her surgical-like subjects. She was married to Diego Rivera, who is known for his portraits of the working class and native peoples in Mexico at the time. Upper School Spanish Teacher Alejandra Suárez said, “It makes me proud to have not only a Mexican representation, but the emphasis on the work of a female figure.” Rivera is also widely known for his surrealist work. “Surrealism is a form of artwork that is often non-realistic and dreamlike; situations that could not occur in reality. Some common known surrealists would probably be René Magritte and Salvador Dali, with his melting clocks imagery, ” AP Studio Art Teacher Emily Bemenderfer said. José Clemente Orozco is the lesser known of the three, but not a bit less talented. He is especially known for his political murals which helped establish the Mexican Mural Renaissance with Rivera. With quick info-graphics throughout, the exhibit also emphasizes the impact that the Mexican Revolution had on the country’s political, historical and cultural formation. The conflict from 1910-1920 changed the country’s social structure and affected Mexican art in a substantial way, from art with lighter tones to more serious subjects. Art before the Revolution was vibrant and focused on European movements such as Post-Impressionism, Futurism and Cubism. The pre-revolutionary art at the exhibit clearly emphasised this theme, with vibrant fruits and colorful flowers. Before the Mexican Revolution, Paris was the stomping ground for many of the Greats, for example Monet and Degas, as well as a major influencer for Rivera and
Kahlo. The Mexican government would pay for prominent Mexican artists to learn about the “old masters” to help establish their careers. When the Mexican Revolution broke out, the artists would either return home to Mexico to help with the movement or seek refuge with wealthy European families. The Revolution created a new movement called muralism, which fed off of the search for a national visual language. This movement was embraced by three of the Mexican “greats”: Diego Rivera, Jose Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros, who are all featured in the exhibit. Artists focused on nationalism as a way to transmit the ideals of the Revolution. They distanced themselves away from the avant-garde movements. One of the visitors excited to see the exhibit was sophomore Clarissa Fuentes, a Hockaday Student with Mexican heritage. “I think it’s really nice that other people from different cultures can see the art that we have grown up with, and to have the ability to share it with others,” Fuentes said. “They can see a different side of art.” Suárez also wants to visit the exhibit. “I am really excited that this major exhibition is here in Dallas for us to be delighted with Classic Mexican Art… it makes me proud because it can broaden the understanding of modern Mexican art’s meaning,” Suárez said. Although the DMA is no stranger to Mexican art, with some permanent pieces adorning the walls and also having held 33 exhibitions of Mexican art, México 1900– 1950, is the largest thus far. Dr. Agustín Artega, who was born in Mexico City and has held museum directorships in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Ar-
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ON EXHIBIT The Dallas Museum of Art advertises the new México 1900-1950 exhibit with its promotional poster.
gentina, assumed the position of Director of the DMA last September. He began curating México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco and the Avant-Garde in collaboration with the Secretaría de Cultura de México for the Grand Palais in Paris while working at The Museo Nacional de Arte in Mexico City. “I look forward to working with the Museum’s Board of Trustees, who recognize the critical role that the DMA plays locally, nationally, and internationally,” Artega stated on the DMA website. The DMA is also famous for its powerful and captivating retrospectives, from exhibits featuring International Pop art to French artist's’ still lifes and from artists such as Matisse and Chardin. “We wish to educate our community about art from all over the world and other cultures. It is exciting to see people relating to their own cultures in new ways and others learning about it for the first time,” Henley said. The exhibition will be open to the public through July 16. The entrance is free for members and $16 for non-members. “We hope visitors will leave with a greater appreciation and understanding of the art, culture, and time period of México 1900–1950,” Henley said. Paige Halverson Castoff Editor
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Volunteer at TR Hoover Summer camp for a great way to get in community service hours over the summer. The camp runs from June 12 to Aug 3, from Monday to Thursday.
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If you want a very vibrant color, peonies are a great pop. They are easy to place around the hat and are very elegant. We also offer a variety of colors, with some that are softer and others more vibrant.
Daisy
The daisy is super popular among students because they want to represent the school. The gerber daisy is more popular because it is bigger and stands out more.
Flower Power With the 103rd Commencement just around the corner, we visited local flower shop, Dr. Delphinium, to breakdown the most popular flowers for the famous graduation hats. Here's what lead floral designer Lindsey Dietch had to say. Hydrangea
Rose
A great filler flower especially if there is a massive crown on the hat. Dr. Delphinium has colors from blue to green and purple, depending on what theme the girl chooses.
Roses are really popular with Hockaday students, but many tend to lean toward sprayroses which are smaller and less bulky than the traditional ones.
Sunflower A great flower that is cheerful and represents the emotions of the day really well. It also is a flower that marks the beginning of summer.
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Let's (Taco)bout La Ventana A taste of authentic Mexican bites in Downtown Dallas includes everything from breakfast tacos to dulce de leche churros. Taqueria La Ventana $$ 1611 McKinney Ave Every Day 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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hile exploring Downtown Dallas this past Saturday, my brothers and I stumbled across a youthful taqueria located across from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science on McKinney Avenue. Due to my love of tacos and a particular ravenous hunger, we decided to stop in and eat lunch at the outdoor Taqueria La Ventana. Immediately as I walked onto the quaint patio, which was decorated with strings of Christmas fairy lights, unique hand-painted murals and outdoor benches and tables, the smell of tacos overwhelmed me. Needless to say, I was very excited to dig into some authentic Mexican cuisine. The wait to order was only about 10 minutes, and the walk up style of the restaurant made it the perfect casual lunch spot for a warm spring day. We went at 6:00, beating the usual dinner crowd, and the majority of the restaurant-goers walked straight from science and art museums nearby. Though the restaurant was hidden behind another Mexican restaurant Meso Maya, owned by the same company, the loud music and colorfully painted walls stood out against the monotony of Downtown Dallas. While we stood in line, the people mulling around the patio, along with the
authentic Mexican decorations scattered around, kept us entertained, and before we knew it, we were at the front of the line and giving our order. Because the restaurant had a walk-up counter, we could peer into the kitchen, which was bustling with hard-working employees whipping up eggs and warming up fresh tortillas. My brothers and I sat down at a colorfully painted orange picnic table, which gave us an amazing view of the busy street and the unique sculptures around the various museums in the area. While the staff was very limited, I could tell by the waiter humming songs at the counter that they were friendly and enthusiastic about their work. There were no waiters strolling around, checking on our food or refilling our drinks, but the charm of the taqueria was the spontaneous environment that made it seem more like a bustling taco stand in Mexico rather than a restaurant in Dallas. I decided to go with two tacos: a chicken taco and a brisket taco. These rolled up delicacies were filled to the brim with meat, which was well seasoned and spicy, and were topped with fresh cilantro, onions and a little, crisp iceberg lettuce. I appreciated the simple nature of the tacos, which came with a delectable side of elote, or Mexican corn topped with melty string cheese and spices. For the quality of our meal and dining experience, the price was very reasonable at $2 per taco. The menu’s simplicity suits your average taco-lover’s desires. For the veggie lovers, however, there were a few choices, such as the potato breakfast taco, the ‘ensalada fresca’, a vegetable bowl or a simple cheese quesadilla. The lack of vegan options, how-
ever, was noticeable as cheese was almost on every dish. Though I went with the safe choice of chicken and brisket, seven meat choices were also available, including braised beef, marinated pork, shredded pork, shrimp and beef tongue. For breakfast enthusiasts, the egg and cheese breakfast tacos, with options of potato, chorizo or bacon, are also served all day. However, if you aren’t in the mood for tacos, bowls, burritos and quesadillas are also top menu items recommended by the staff. And although the tacos were of great quality, in my opninion, the dessert churros were the real star of the meal. Warm and full of dulce de leche, I had yet to find such good quality churros in Dallas. The fried, cinnamon sugar-covered dough was crunchy and packed with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, and the smooth dulce de leche prevented the churros from being too dry. Promptly after finishing their churros, my brothers were already back in line to order more. Overall, La Ventana provided a fun and quick lunch with delectable food at a trendy location. Though it is out of the way from Preston Hollow and the Hockaday neighborhood, it is an ideal spot if you are in the downtown Dallas area and looking for a quick bite to eat. The tacos were similar to those at popular chain restaurants like Rusty Taco and Torchy’s Tacos, but the hip location and succulent churros will definitely keep me coming back for more. La Ventana was truly a window into the cuisine and culture of Mexico. Shea Duffy Staff Writer
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Passwords: Safe With OneSafe
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ince my days in elementary school, I have been told how important it is to have several different passwords for every account I own or else hackers may breach my account. I found it a hassle and simply didn’t feel the need to remember various passwords. Because of this, I always brushed these warnings aside and stuck to one or two passwords instead. As I grew older, however, there was a large increase in my usage of various websites and accounts. That is when I realized the importance of using a number of passwords to secure my digital accounts. And then, there came the issue of remembering all of them. So for those of you with the same problem, there is a solution: apps designed to help us remember and keep safe our ever growing list of passwords. I decided to test out three password-managing apps: RoboForm, OneSafe and LastPass. I first tried out RoboForm, which is free to download from the App Store. When I first opened it, the app asked me to create an account, also offering me a way to sign in using my touch ID. The app allows users to create and label an infinite amount of folders to store passwords, identities and notes. While RoboForm is easy to use and free, the app doesn’t seem very reliable as it crashes constantly, leaving me confused and staring at my phone’s home screen. With high expectations, since several of my friends use it, I tried OneSafe. As I began using this app, I was greeted with a welcome screen, where it asked for a master password. I could create one of five master password types: Standard, a stanSafe is available on dard alpha numer- One the App Store for $4.99. ic password; PIN, a common four digit password; Combination, a lock with a rotating wheel with numbers; Pattern, a visual drawing required to unlock the account; and a TRI-PIN, type of password where each key contained a number, a color and a symbol. Although the app is more expensive, costing $4.99, I feel as though my passwords are more secure with OneSafe because of the variety of master passwords it offers, such as the TRI-PIN lock and the Combination lock. The last app I tried out was LastPass. When I first logged into the free app, it granted me a premium access for the first 60 days. For $1 a month, LastPass premium includes up to a five user family password sharing, a one gigabyte encrypted file storage, priority customer support, and several other perks. In addition, the app asked for a standard password and gave me the option to insert my touch ID. Overall I really enjoy using all of the free premium features this app has to offer, however, because this app only offers standard password combinations, I feel as though the app isn’t as protective as OneSafe. Following my test of the three password-keeping apps, OneSafe is ultimately the best choice if you are looking for a safe app at a Ashlye Dullye reasonable price.
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hen I walk into the teather to watch “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” on Sunday, all that ran through my mind was how this was going to be yet another Marvel movie that would be over-complicated and drawn out. To my surprise, what was presented in the theater quickly changed my mind. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, the highly anticipated sequel of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1” which premiered in July of 2014, had a lot to live up to. The movie, directed by James Gunn and produced by Marvel Studios, delivered what was expected of it – if not more. Peter Quill, otherwise known as “Star Lord” (Chris Pratt), returns with his group of ragtag heroes and picks up right where
the first movie left off; the Guardians are all still fighting the “evils” of the galaxy together. The opening scene features a dancing Groot (Vin Diesel) in the foreground while the rest of the gang engage in a dramatic fight scene. This playful opening scene sets the lighthearted tone for the rest of the movie. In this movie, Quill reunites with his father, just one of the many scenes that speak to the central theme of “family.” Unlike the first film, Vol. 2 offers more insight into the familial relationships of the characters, giving more depth to the characters and allowing the audience to sympathize with them more. Throughout the movie, the warm heartfelt scenes between Quill and his father are punctuated by witty banter. This eases any serious moments of tension between the characters in the movie and makes it more enjoyable for the audience. Other examples of these heartwarming moments between family members occur when Gamora (Zoe Saldana) reunites with her sister Nebula (Karen Gillan) and
when Drax reminisces about his family back at home. These moments which fill Vol. 2 make a science-fiction movie far more relatable; while most Americans have never traveled to a far away planet, complicated relationships occur in many households. By no means, however, is this film simply a sappy familial drama. Action scenes with weapons taken from the pages of science f iction novels persist throughout the movie. Without falling prey to the typical action movie tropes, Vol. 2 provides the PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARVEL kind of excitement moviegoers have come to expect. The true merit of the movie, which sets it apart from most other Marvel movies,
is the playful dialogue. Even at a climactic moment, the humorous Guardian Rocket, who vehemently denies that he is a simple racoon, shouts at Quill, “You have an atomic bomb in your bag! If anyone is gonna have tape, it’s you!” While the movie leaves the audience with many unanswered questions about the Guardians, diehard fans need not fret that the successful franchise will leave these cliffhangers without a satisfying conclusion. The end credits include the words “The Guardians of the Galaxy Will Return.” Although there is no release date for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” yet, I will be at the theater once again to catch a sight of the Guardians’ amusing adventures. Although there is no release date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, I will be at the theatre once again to catch a sight of the Guardians amusing adventures. Sahasra Chigurupati Staff Writer
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he controversial question of whether video gaming can be considered as a sport often spurs heated debate. Some argue that because it requires skill, strategy and many times the ability to work as part of a team, it is indeed a sport. However, others argue that because it lacks true physical exertion, it cannot be labeled a sport. Despite the debate over whether it is a sport or not, video gaming has become an option for college recruitment. Many high schoolers look to sports as a helpful additive to boost their college resume, and now many are also relying on eSports. In the fall of 2014, Robert Morris University in Chicago became the first college in the United States to make competitive gaming, or eSports, a varsity sport and offer athletic scholarships for players. There, you can receive up to half of tuition and housing, amounting to around $19,000. In the last couple of years, smaller collegiate institutions like Columbia College in Missouri, the University of Utah and even larger institutions like the University of California-Irvine will be offering eSports scholarship programs. Freshman Ann Segismundo is interested in being recruited by a college for video gaming. She was introduced to video games by her brother. “I’ve been playing video games basically since I was born, so 15 years. My brother forced me to because I was his only playmate when he was younger,” Segismundo said. Her mother, Dina Segismundo, noticed that Ann was getting interested in gaming around the seventh or eighth grade. She al-
ways made sure that Ann was finished with access to a variety of online coaches for speher homework before playing. cific needs. “She would finish her schoolwork before “I recently got formal training for one playing games,” Dina said. “She does give of my more competitive games,” Ann said. a lot of time to it, but it’s times where she’s “You can go into a Discord server, which is done her homework and chores. It’s a time of a different social media site, and say, ‘Hey, I unwinding for her.” need a coach for blank type of hero in any But after her brother was continuously type of game.’ It’s complicated, but it works.” beating her, she started to have a more comDiscord, a free voice and text app for petitive and determined edge and a greater gamers, has a server called Coldfire Gaminterest in video gaming. ing, which Ann uses for possible recruit“Mostly it was me learning, since he kept ment. She has competed in its tournaments beating me in everything,” Ann said. “But I for free agents. Although Ann is currently learned how to push back, a low-ranked player, and then I started beating she hopes to join a team him. I would definitely say in order to have better I’m better than him now.” chances to compete and I've been And as she gets more to get noticed by colplaying video serious into the gaming leges. Once she does so, world, Ann is thinking about her chances of being regames since I using gaming as an asset in cruited are elevated. was born. the college admission pro“People get recruitcess. In this sport, before a ed daily from different gamer joins a team, he or teams at any age. But she is a “free agent,” the curfor college, it will be rent status of Segismundo. your junior or your seHowever, she hopes to be nior year. It’s exactly like Ann soon noticed as a player for sports—they can watch Segismundo Overwatch, a “team-based you play. Many colleges Freshman online multiplayer first-perare scouting right now,” son shooter video game.” Ann said. “If you play “A lot of teams look for in some eSports tournathis hero, Zenyatta, because ments, colleges will give it takes a lot of experience you specific scholarship and time to learn him,” Ann said. “He is in- money, which will go directly to pay off your tegral to the game because he controls both student debt.” healing and damage factors.” Ultimately, Ann is looking to play in Like sports, all gaming players have college for scholarship opportunities, and coaches. But in online gaming, she also has her dream is Harvard College’s eSports As-
GAME ON Experienced gamer, junior Christine Ji competes in a game of Sims.
sociation. Though Dina understands there’s a negative stigma surrounding gaming, both her and her husband wholeheartedly believe that Ann can pave her own path in life. “I have always told [Ann] that she can be whatever she wants to be, and that it’s something new and not everybody will understand what you’re doing,” Dina said. “But if this is your passion, we will always support you. If this is the way you want to write your own story, then go for it.” Dina also believes that gaming, with its techniques that refine players’ agility and reaction time, has taught her daughter important life lessons. “I know there’s a stigma surrounding gaming, where it’s a waste of time and for people who have nothing to do,” Dina said. “I think it teaches her life lessons, like how to solve problems and have time management. It depends on how you look at it.” However, though Ann and Dina believe that there is a stigma surrounding girl gamers and their skills, Monica Evans, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, thinks that said stigmas are nonexistent partially due to only anonymity and the changing world. “The perceptions shouldn’t be that it’s not to be female, black or transgender to play games. Gaming is for everybody,” Evans said.
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Game Background To kick off the consolation bracket in the Southern Preparatory Conference championship, the Hockaday varsity softball team competed against The Oakridge School. Beating Oakridge by one point in their last game of the regular season, the softball team was prepared for this highly anticipated game.
First Half The team scored six runs in the top of the first inning. Hockaday used this momentum to prevent their opponent from scoring any runs in the bottom of the first half.
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reen! Grit!" Huddled in a circle with their arms around around each other, the Hockaday varsity lacrosse team yell in celebration. They had just won the North District Title 1912 after a hard-won game against The Episcopal School of Dallas on April 22. The following weekend during the Southwest Preparatory Conference from April 28-29, the team reached the championship game after beating Episcopal High School of Houston and St. John’s School. During the title game, the team lost to ESD and placed second in the state, making this year’s lacrosse season stand out from years past. From the North District Title, the team advanced onto the State Championships, which took place on May 6 and 7 at Lamar High School in Houston. The team had not attended State since 2014, so for Molly Ford, head varsity lacrosse head coach, this was one of the most memorable experiences of the season. “Our North District title placed us in the number one seed at State, which was awesome,” Ford said. “There hasn’t been a North team that has been the number one team in State in a long time.” Ford believes that the unity of the team was crucial to their performance this season. “This is my first year coaching,” Ford said. “The seniors really brought the unity to the team, and leadership starts from the top.
We introduced a lot of new concepts this year. Everyone worked as a team and played hard.” In fact, this season, the team’s theme was “grit.” The athletes along with the coaches came up with the slogan at the beginning of the season and have embraced the theme ever since. They even created the hashtag “#greengrit” and purchased shooting shirts with “grit” spelled across the back. During the game against St. Stephen’s at the State competition, which Ford calls the most memorable game of the season, the team especially played to their theme. “We tied in backup, scored another goal and stalled the ball to end it,” Ford said. “That was the biggest game we had all season. We really gritted out that game and took the win to get into the championship game.” According to junior and varsity lacrosse player Genny Wood, the team’s results were a great improvement from last year’s records. “In contrast to last season, we didn’t make the State tournament, we got fourth in SPC and never beat our rival ESD,” Wood said. “This season, however, was filled with such great wins and overall team unity.” To senior and the State Tournament’s most valuable player Molly Mahowald, Ford, as well as Anthony Porchetta, assistant lacrosse coach, were extremely valuable to the team’s success this year. “The coaches were so intense and always believed in us, and they believed we were the
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SPREAD THE SPIRIT The varsity lacrosse team launches into a cheer to pump up their spirits before the final state championship game.
best team in Texas,” Mahowald said. “When you have the support of coaches like that, it makes the season so much more fun.” Also leading the varsity lacrosse team this year were six seniors: Kate Love, Emily Stallings, Isabel Smith, Lauren McDaniel, Melanie Kerber and Mahowald. While they kept the team focused and driven, the seniors also made sure that the team dynamic was fun and lively, whether it was messing around with the coaches or leading team chants. “We have a lot of people on the team that love to mess around, but at the same time, we knew when to mess around but when to get focused,” Love said. “It wasn’t all serious 24/7, but it kept the team atmosphere so much fun.” To prepare for game time, the team held a few traditions, like singing on the bus and writing letters to other team members. “Even from the beginning of the season, we had a very strong vision of what we wanted the season to be like,” Wood said. “The focus on teamwork over individual talent was the best part of the entire season.” Aurelia Han & Elizabeth Guo Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor
The Dallas Stars’ season came to an untimely end on April 22 as last season’s Western Conference regular season champions missed the 2017 postseason entirely. However, there are countless upsides to the long summer ahead for Stars fans both old and new. A major component of the Stars’ lackluster 2016-2017 season was a wide-open net, as tandem goaltenders Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi struggled to keep the puck from skipping past them. Lehtonen’s goalsagainst average was 2.65 per game, while Niemi’s was 3.30, ranking them 40th and 48th among 48 goalies in the league. In seasons past, the Stars offense was strong enough to balance out their mediocre goaltending efforts, but as injuries plagued forwards and defenders alike this year, the Stars only scored 2.7 goals per game. Luckily, the Stars upgraded their goalie this offseason. General Manager Jim Nill inked All-Star goalie Ben Bishop to a six-year, $29.5 million deal. Bishop’s short stint with the Los Angeles Kings this season was nothing impressive, but the 6 feet 7 inch goalie lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to the 2015 Stanley Cup Final. This long-term deal means the Stars are serious about taking their core of skaters to a championship. With a goalie of this quality, they can certainly do it sooner rather than later. v More new additions will fill the team in late June at the NHL Draft in Chicago. The Stars traded right wing Patrick Eaves to the Anaheim Ducks at the trade deadline This trade followed Eaves’ stellar 20-goal season that had him tied for fourth in the league at the time of his trade. In return, Dallas received a second-round draft pick, which turned into an invaluable first-round pick as the Ducks made it to the Western Conference Final. Though it was painful for many Stars fans to root for their rivals in Anaheim, the Ducks’ success during their playoff run has paid off, as the Stars received their first-round pick. That pick will be their second of the first 30; due to their losing season, the Stars were entered into the draft lottery for the top picks. Dallas will select third overall from a talented crop of young players, several of whom have expressed interest in playing for the Stars. Projected number-one pick Nolan Patrick’s uncle helped coach the Stars for four years. That family connection along with Patrick’s injury-laden season could help the standout center fall to the third pick. This year was definitely a tough one for Stars fans, but the future is bright in Dallas. When October rolls around, it will definitely be worth it to dust off that victory green and head down to the American Airlines Center to see what adventures await on the ice next year, lead by faces old and new -- hopefully all the way to the Stanley Cup.
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Study Hard, Play Harder Seniors prepare to play sports in college
KATE LOVE Verbally committed since her sophomore year, senior Kate Love will play division one lacrosse at Penn State University this fall. To stay in shape over the summer and prepare for collegiate athletics, Love will train with Kevin Dilworth, the St. Mark’s strength and conditioning coach. She will also improve her stick work and attend the Penn State lacrosse camp from June 28-30. Although lacrosse season is not until the spring, Love and her Penn State teammates will play fall ball, which is similar to the regular lacrosse season with the exception that scores do not go toward the team’s record. The teams play other universities in tournaments, which is the first opportunity to see freshman, like Love, play with their new team. While Love is excited to bond with her future teammates, she is also anxious about the elevated intensity that comes with collegiate level sports. “Especially coming from Texas, we already are at a disadvantage because everyone in the North plays so much quicker, and everyone’s so strong,” Love said. However, Molly Ford, the Hockaday Varsity Lacrosse Coach, is not worried. “She has a very special quality where she’ll receive criticism or make a mistake, but the lets it go, which is very rare within a player,” Ford said. EMILY STALLINGS After officially signing her letter of intent on Nov. 9, Hockaday senior and varsity lacrosse player Emily Stallings will play lacrosse at the University of Southern California this fall. In order to meet her future teammates and maintain her skill, Stallings will attend the USC lacrosse camp from June 27-29 and play in summer lacrosse tournaments with C2C Lacrosse in Dallas. Stallings is most excited to develop relationships and play with new teammates on the college level, but also worries about the grueling workouts and running tests. However, she believes that varsity lacrosse coach Molly Ford has prepared her for this leap in pace and skill. “Ford has most definitely set a standard, and she pushes us to give it their all, and she likes to give us a taste of what college is like,” Stallings said.
SIGNING OFF At the signing ceremony on Nov. 9, Hockaday honored seniors Teal Cohen, Taylor Toudouze, Kate Love and Emily Stallings as they signed their letters of intent.
CHELSEA WATANABE Starting next fall, senior Chelsea Watanabe will play tennis at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Although she was accepted into the school through the normal admission process this year, Watanabe has been communicating with the MIT tennis coach Carol Matsuzaki since her freshman year. She hopes to play in tournaments over the summer to prepare for the college tennis season, which begins at the beginning of September. Since Watanabe plays both singles and doubles matches, she will compete in both the individual season in the fall and the team season in the spring. Carol Thumlert, Hockaday varsity tennis coach, believes Watanabe is ready to play college tennis. “She is going to work hard and make the MIT Beavers even stronger,” Thumlert said. ELLIE PFEIFFER Signing her letter of intent on April 26, Senior Ellie Pfeiffer will swim at Colorado College next fall. She initially decided to attend Colorado College before deciding to swim with the team, and officially committed to the school after Anne Goodman James, the head swimming coach, contacted and met with Pfeiffer on March 3. Pfeiffer currently swims with both Elite Swimming Program and Masters Swim Team, which is run by Hockaday varsity swimming coach Bobby Patten. Even though she looks forward to making new friends on the team, she is still nervous about swimming in the increased altitude of Colorado. With an elevation of 6,035 feet above sea level, it will be much harder to swim in Colorado Springs than it is in Dallas, which is only 430 feet above sea level. Even with the trials of the sport, Pfeiffer believes that being part of a team will motivate and push her to keep trying harder. “I think that being on a team really helps if you’re feeling down,” Pfeiffer said. TAYLOR TOUDOUZE Last September, senior Taylor Toudouze committed to row for the University of Michigan. Since college crew has two seasons, she will compete from the beginning of school to mid October and from April to June for the sport’s main season. To prepare for collegiate rowing next year, Toudouze will completely change her style. Currently, she does “sculling,”
where she rows with two oars in smaller boats, but next fall, she will “sweep,” with only one oar in a bigger boat. Toudouze is most nervous about this new rowing style and keeping up with her teammates, many of whom have swept for a long time. However, Toudouze finds comfort in that her future crew teammates will become some of her best friends. “Especially, since Michigan is a really big school, it’s exciting that I will have a few good people to be with,” Toudouze said. TEAL COHEN Teal Cohen will row at the University of Washington this fall, but she had her choice out of many universities. Knowing she wanted to row in college, Cohen had previously visited the University of Texas and the University of California Berkeley. Cohen decided to row the University of Washington because it has the most successful crew team. “Washington has historically been the best, and combined with the current team rankings and talent pool, it was definitely a program I wanted to be a part of,” she said. Over the summer she will train with the Dallas Rowing Club and attend the selection camp for the Junior National Team, which will decide if she competes in the Junior World Championships from August 2-6 in Trakai, Lithuania. CECILIA MANGANELLO Senior Cecilia Manganello, committed to Bucknell University for rowing, first began talking to the Bucknell crew coach Stephen Kish her junior year and was officially accepted into the school this March. Over the summer, Manganello plans to row with Dallas United Crew and attend the United States Rowing Youth National Championships from June 9-11 with her DUC team. While Manganello is excited to row with new teammates, she is also nervous about managing classes, sports and social activities. Manganello advises that girls wanting to row in college should start talking to coaches early. “Even if you don’t have the fastest times, but you show your progression over the years, it’s impressive see your times go down through the work you put in,” Manganello said. Kate Woodhouse Staff Writer
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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear Debunking the “freshman 15”
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very August eager freshman flood college campuses across the country, armed with exorbitant amounts of enthusiasm, knick knacks to decorate their dorm rooms and a twinge of anxiety about making new friends. These college neophytes find comfort in the sage wisdom of upperclassmen who share urban legends about the worst professors, best study locations on campus and - especially - how to avoid the “freshmen 15.” Despite limited evidence of the existence of the rumored “freshmen 15,” this folklore persists as teen magazines publish dozens of articles offering tips to avoid college weight gain. In order to demystify this widespread phenomenon, The Fourcast investigated your burning questions so you can spend more time picking out college courses rather than reading self-help guides. Q: Do college students gain weight during their freshman year? A: Yes, but definitely not 15 pounds. A 2008 study by Nicole Mihalopoulos from the University of Utah debunked this myth; according to her research, the average college student gains 2.7 pounds in their first year. However, this weight gain does not affect everyone. Fifteen percent of students surveyed lost weight. While these results prove that weight gain is far less significant than many expected, college students do gain 5.5 times more weight than the general population, which leads me to the next question.
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Q: What really causes college weight gain? A: Heavy drinking. A 2011 study showed that the only factor that affected weight gain in college was drinking more than six alcoholic beverages at least four days a
month, and even students who engaged in this behavior only gained on average one more pound than their sober peers. Additionally, weight gain often occurs at this age; college freshmen only gained a half pound more than those who did not attend college. In summary, if you stay healthy by eating well and getting enough exercise, you have little to worry about. Q: Where does the myth originate? A: Like most myths, the origins are a bit murky. The first time “Freshman 10” - an older but similar term that predates “Freshman 15” - was printed in a Newspaper occurred in 1981 when the New York Times wrote about actress Jodie Foster gaining 10 pounds in her first year at Yale University. References since then have generally only cited anecdotal evidence, resulting in undue hysteria among college freshmen. Q: I still want to stay healthy. What should I do to keep up my fitness? A: Current Hockaday seniors who will attend college next have great advice for those looking to stay fit. Twins Mary Claire and Eleanor Wilson both plan on running local marathons with roommates and friends to stay motivated. Other seniors, like Melanie Kerber, hope to join club athletic teams to get their exercise. Not as ambitious as these three Hockadaisies? Just head to the campus gym! A Washington Post survey of 48 colleges showed that these institutions spent $776 million on athletic centers combined. Surely those hundreds of millions of dollars will supply enough treadmills and ellipticals to go around. Ashlynn Long Staff Writer
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n a way, the concept of balanced news stems from the popularity of President Donald Trump’s favorite insult: Fake News. The new president has taken up a habit of deeming highly esteemed journalism as “fake” if it does not agree with his platform. Balanced news means that a viewer can read the article or watch the program and feel that their viewpoint is both represented and challenged. However, the reality is that mainstream media sites often fail to present this. In the uproar against Trump, who often criticizes mainstream news channels, the professional reporting atmosphere has become increasingly polarized and people have begun to reevaluate their myriad of news sources, from social media to television to word of mouth. So, in an age where news can be found almost anywhere, are we receiving the whole story? In short, yes. News is everywhere, and the fact that people are limiting themselves to one channel and then complaining about bias is not a journalistic problem. It’s understandable for people to feel frustrated when news companies like Fox Broadcasting or CNN place a blatant party affiliation on prevalent political issues. If you can look beyond one source, however, you will find that all viewpoints are discussed in the world of journalism at large. Balanced news exist for people who look for it. There is no shortage of liberal, moderate, republican and nonpartisan journalists doing their job
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authentically every day. You, as the readers and viewers, just have to put in the extra work to read all viewpoints of the story and analyze the research that the journalists have gathered. The website AllSides.com has even done the work for you as it packages left, center and right news articles all together in one convenient page. It is important to note, however, that the idea of balanced news, being a combination of different journalists’ viewpoints, only applies to social issues that have room for discussion. Reading multiple opinion editorials that are all backed up by adequate research makes sense when you are discussing things like politics. However, we still need to make sure we are getting the hard facts and not just the opinions. Again, it takes extra work, but if you just read multiple articles about the same event, you will likely get the whole picture. Not all journalists are authentic all the time, but sitting around and complaining about one sided news doesn’t fix the problem. Take the time to read and watch multiple sources, but also cross reference the reporting to find the truth. The best part about the Internet is that your access to primary sources is wide open. Search for the videos, recordings and personal accounts that confirm the story. All reporting may not be fair or equal, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have balanced news.
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Are Trendy, Expensive Workout Classes Worth It? No
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VS. With trendy fitness classes such as barre, pilates and spin on the rise, companies like Pure Barre and SoulCycle demand high prices for short workouts. As a result, fitness is becoming more and more of a luxury item. In reality, to get in shape or to train for a sport, you don’t have to break the bank. In Dallas, there are many effective, free workout options, such as yoga classes on Thursdays at the Nasher Sculpture Garden and five days a week at Cosmic Cafe, and a daily schedule of fitness classes, including boot camp and tai chi, at Klyde Warren Park. There’s also, of course, Hockaday’s own gym, track and pool. If you prefer to consistently go to one place, your family might have a gym membership that you can use. If not, there is most likely a gym near you, and a membership is an easy thing to ask for as a gift or just to buy for yourself. Memberships at 24 Hour Fitness can be as low as $30 per month, and often times, they offer limited-time deals to help you save extra money. This price is cheaper than one $30, 45 minute class at trendy spin studio, SoulCycle. This gym membership at 24 Hour Fitness, however, does not just provide access to machines; you also have access to group exercise classes, like spin and pilates. Similarly, At Anytime Fitness, they offer personal training, spin, cardio and yoga classes with a $33.99 monthly membership. In comparison, to go to SoulCycle five times a week would add up to a staggering $580 a month. While packages at trendy, expensive workout places may seem appealing as they do save some money, the packages in the end are still pricey and can also restrict your schedule. For example, if you buy a package of 20 classes for $540 at SoulCycle, you have to use all of the classes within nine months. It might seem like a long time, but anything from a summer vacation to a two-month period away at sleepaway camp can quickly limit your available time to use the classes. Workout places also may keep your credit card details in their systems. Studios like Pure Barre often send emails about seasonal discounts on packages, and it is very easy to make an impulse purchase with a single click. Workout gear with studio logos that are advertised in their lobbies also can tempt you to spend even more money. And if you or your family belong to a country club, many have useful gyms available to members. Hockaday’s own gym also has all the facilities you need to achieve great exercise. Jenny Francuzki, Hockaday’s personal trainer, teaches classes open to students and teachers in the Wellness Center. Every Upper Schooler has taken health courses and has learned about how to utilize the gym for effective workout moves. If you feel a little lost when you look at the machines, you can always plan ahead by looking up a workout online or on an app such as Workout Trainer. This way, you have an organized workout plan with a sufficient number of steps and reps as well as a variety of exercises. Next time you’re thinking about getting in shape, you don’t have to worry about the price--there’s options all around you.
I was a freshman the first time that I went to a spin class. Although I had never gone to a group workout class nor ridden a stationary bike, I was curious to try it out. Armed with my water bottle and workout clothes, I ventured into the Ride House, a popular cycling studio in Inwood Village. I was not prepared in any way for what I had signed up for. Forty-five minutes later, I limped out of Ride House, drenched in sweat, unable to feel my legs underneath me. I was utterly exhausted. As I collapsed on the couch back at home I realized something: I felt good. Sure, my legs and feet hurt, and I had an unidentifiable throbbing in my chest, but soreness aside, I felt like I had accomplished a feat. After that first class, I began to attend spin classes more frequently, about two or three times a week. The more I spun, the more I enjoyed it. I realized that it was the group aspect that appealed to me the most. Something about struggling through the forty-five minute power ride with others was motivating. When working out in groups, it’s easier to push through a hard interval or combination if you can mutually connect with others who are experiencing the same challenges as you. Of course, there will always be those few people who breeze through the workout without so much as breaking a sweat, but they too serve as motivation for you to up your game to match theirs. The empowering group aspect is something that you can’t achieve working out on your own. Although some of these workout classes may be more expensive, in the long run you are getting your money’s worth because they motivate you to actually complete the whole exercise. A standard class at the Ride House is $25. However, most workout classes offer packages where you can get a discount if you buy a certain amount of classes. If you are looking to save some money, they offer great opportunities to do so. Every good workout class is taught by an enthusiastic and well-trained instructor. These people are usually insanely fit and can easily take on intense workouts, motivating the rest of the class to do the same. Often times, an instructor will lead a class with a loud, upbeat playlist that is great to spin, do pilates or dance to. This type of encouragement from an instructor is something you can get only get from participating in a group class. Workout classes offer a large scope of exercises to choose from, allowing the customer to engage in sessions that meet their personal interests and workout needs. There is always the standard spin, yoga and pilates classes, but other options range everywhere from indoor surfing to shooting range classes. In the Dallas area, some of the more popular workout classes tend to be spin class at SoulCycle, kickboxing class at Title Boxing Club-Uptown, pilates class at BEYOND Studios and barre class at Barre Method. Ultimately, exercise classes are beneficial Yes, some of these classes may be pricier, but they come with great instructors, other people who have similar goals as you and the general liveliness that the environment of a workout class has to offer. So go ahead and try out a class. You may be exhausted after it’s over, but in the long run, it’s very rewarding and completely worth it.
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Summer for International Students Emily Wu Staff Writer
from China myself, the first few days after going back home brings more stress. Waking up in a new bed and environment, I have take a couple of days to adjust to the fact that I’m now at the opposite side of the Earth. While having dumplings and drinking soy milk, I found myself missing the Sage-provided bacons and potatoes that I used to dislike. I also have to say goodbye to Fat Straws trips and weekly online-shopping purchases since I can no longer buy a pret ty dress without my mother coming home and interrogating me on why I’m buying “over-mature” clothes again.
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Generally, summer vacation for international students means much more than just simply relaxing. They must overcome adjusting to various changes in their everyday life and resituate in an environment they haven’t been in for many months, but mostly importantly, they are going home.
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Overall, the summer migration for Hockaday international students means they can finally return to a place where they call home, even though it takes them the extra effort and time. School is over for the year, carefree goodbye and excited plans for summer vacation fill the hallways. Meanwhile, in the Hockaday Residence Department, it is a different scene. Messy suitcases lie open on bedroom floors while boarding students scramble around the dorms, double checking their travel documents. It is time once again for international borders to embrace on anotHER summer migration. Within 24 hours of the last day of school, most international
boarders will be in the air on their way back to their home countries. Summer for the international borders means family, challenges and more adjustment to life outside of Hockaday. Away from parents and sibling for most of the year, international students value time with family much more. They usually choose to go to vacations together with their families, and they will choose to spend more time on the usual activities that people would do with friends or families. For example, attending concerts, shopping or even just talking about teenager topics. Living at home, however, involves dramatic differences from their home at the dorms. At Hockaday, most boarders enjoy more independence, including managing their own time and schedules. Going back home means a more complicated environment with less freedom. At the same time, under the control of parents, there is less stress in some areas as parents take care of things like money. Personally as an international student
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Wanted: Netflix, the Sleep Murderer
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Aurelia Han MANAGING EDITOR Elizabeth Guo MAGAZINE EDITOR Mary Orsak
Michelle Chen Staff Writer Netflix, I have to admit, is something that keeps teenagers like us going through stress most of the times. But does it keep us going just a little too long? On April 18, in a slightly disturbing article, Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, declared that the biggest competitor of Netflix is not Amazon, not HBO, but sleep. It’s alarming how binge watching Netflix is already considered a social norm in our world today. We seldom hesitate before pressing the “play” button to think about its consequences. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 90 percent of Americans use screen devices within one hour before sleep. But rather than Netflix competing with sleep, what I see from my friends’ tired eyes the morning after a night of binge watching is something more—Netflix is killing sleep. Although we all possess the willpower to close our laptops after a few episodes or the ability to fall asleep in the middle of one, a 2014 study from Brigham and Women’s
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Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts shows that viewing light-emitting screens before sleep not only makes falling asleep harder, but affects alertness the following day. Most of us can say we have experienced “post-Netflix syndrome.” In other words, the real world looks boring and we can’t stop thinking about the dramatic television show with the big plot twist. This is where the irony lies: we simply can’t seem to rest our minds in a less exciting reality after exiting the action-packed worlds of TV shows. While we may get the recommended eight to nine hours of sleep each day, but with screen time, efficient sleep is
much harder. Even if we succeed in falling asleep, the quality of our rest is not enough to help us be our best selves the next day. School, sports and all other activities in our day-to-day lives require those precious hours of sleep that are already traded away for piles of homework. If Netflix kills a few more, you might be down to only one hand when you count your resting hours with your fingers. Is sleep Netflix’s biggest competitor? Probably. But in our world, it is safe to say that Netflix certainly defeats sleep in many situations. So, the next time you open Netflix in bed, will you still press play without thinking of the consequences? Viewers, that is a cliff-hanger I will leave you all to figure out.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Emily Fuller SPORTS & HEALTH EDITOR Amelia Brown VIEWS EDITOR Shreya Gunukula CASTOFF EDITOR Paige Halverson STAFF WRITERS Michelle Chen, Sahasra Chigurupati, Neha Dronamraju, Charlotte Dross, Shea Duffy, Ashlye Dullye, Eliana Goodman, Ponette Kim, Ashlynn Long, Niamh McKinney, Kate Woodhouse, Eugene Seong, Emily Wu STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Lauren Puplampu, Genny Wood
How to Spot Fake News
STAFF ARTISTS Lauren Hoang, Christine Ji, Hallet Thalheimer, Sari Wyssbrod ILLUSTRATION BY CHRISTINE JI
Morgan Fisher Business Manager
Given today’s tense political climate and influential figures like President Donald Trump denouncing supposed“fake news”, it is imperative that anyone who stays up to date on current events does not get bogged down with media that doesn’t present the true facts. So what exactly is fake news? There are several types, according to the Huffington Post, including deliberately deceptive news, satire that is not specified as such, hoaxes or news that twists the truth. The more sensational the story, the more clicks, so advertising agencies will often pay more to place their advertisements on eye-catching but possibly untrue stories, thus encouraging the spread of fake news. Don’t be mislead by deceptive reporting. Use this guide to spot fake news. Analyze the source. Many news sources are trustworthy, but some aren’t, and it is easier to identify the fake ones than you may think. Well-known sources like the New York Times are most likely reputable, while sites with sensational titles, a variety of shocking stories and an unprofessional page ridden with typos and images pulled from the internet may spread fake news. Watch out for URL’s that appear to be reputable sources but actually have a slight difference, such as a “.co” added to the end. Additionally, you can usually look into information provided on the website under the “About Us” section, and if a site does not provide this information, it may not be trustworthy.
Read the full story. It has happened to the best of us— we see a headline and immediately spread the word about the shocking news we just found out, especially with the clickbait stories that pop up on our Facebook timelines that we carelessly scroll through only having read the title. However, only later do we realize that the headline was extremely dramatized. Make sure to read the full story rather than just the headline. Do outside research. If you are suspicious of a story, research everything, including the author’s reputability, the date, the sources of quotes or lack thereof and the support the author provides. Usually an important event is not
just published in one news source, so if you do not find the story anywhere else, that is a warning flag for fake news. Watch out for satire. Sites like The Onion and Clickhole publish satirical and humorous articles, and although they are satirical websites, the comment sections of the inconceivable articles are littered with comments from people who do not realize, for example, that President Trump did not actually serve his dinner guests his tax returns. Use fact-checking websites. If you really cannot tell if something is fake news, consult websites like FactCheck.org and Snopes.com to see if a story is true.
FACULTY ADVISER Ana Rosenthal
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Here's where you can find the Class of 2017 next year...
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