June 2020 Volume 20 Issue 5
Time to Say Farewell Dear Harvey Community: It is with a heavy heart and an optimistic outlook that I write my last letter to you as Editor-in-Chief of The Pulse. I have been a part of The Pulse for four years, from when I started as a freelance writer in freshman year, to serving as Editor-in-Chief this year. Throughout the years, I have watched The Pulse’s talented and dynamic staff work to serve our community and spread information about our school and the wider world.
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This year presented many challenges to every student and faculty member at Harvey, and The Pulse’s staff was not immune to those difficulties. However, our team quickly rallied to pick up the mantle and produce dozens of articles for our readers. I want to commend them for their continued initiative and persistence during one of the most strenuous times in our school’s history. An enormous amount of effort and passion go into every article and issue that we produce, starting with brainstorming and format-boarding, to interviews, research, writing, photography, fact-checking, and final editing, and the final formatting and printing of the issue.
I also wish to thank Sports Editor Jacob Sklar, as without his talent and expertise, we could not produce the type and quality of content that we currently do. Ms. Boltz, whose role in the newspaper formatting, editing, and logistics often goes under recognized, also has my thanks for all the work and effort she has given us, especially in the chaotic and busy environment in which we all find ourselves. Also, thank you, Mr. DelCampo, who also helps us with the final process of editing our newspaper. Finally, I would like sincerely thank Ms. Holmes for her steadfast dedication, endless patience, and boundless wisdom with The Pulse, its staff, and myself. Without your continued support, knowledge, and assistance, The Pulse would simply not be able to function to the degree that it does. I believe that I speak for the entire staff when I say thank you. The Pulse has allowed me to express myself in ways that I would not have been able to without it. My writing and interest have been forever shaped by my experiences here, and I intend to pursue studies in international diplomacy and journalism largely because of it.
As we look toward the future, we should acknowledge how our school has adapted function during the current pandemic and remember how the Harvey community and this paper can push through the most difficult of times. I hope that our readers have found enjoyment in the pages of The Pulse over the last few years and that you will continue to read our work into the future. I am confident in the future leadership of our paper, and I am excited to see its future work from afar. If you would like to continue to read some of my work, I will continue to publish on my news website, The Election Bugler (www.electionbugler.com), where you can subscribe my email listing and stay updated on world events and politics. Thank you to everyone who has taken part in and read our newspaper, and I wish The Pulse, its staff, and the Harvey Community at-large good luck and success for the future. Sincerely, Daniel Patrick Galgano Editor-in-Chief The Pulse
The Inside Report on Mr. Porter By Lauren Grauer
On Friday, March 6, William Porter, Director of Upper School Admissions at The Harvey School, spoke with The Pulse about his time at Harvey, his family, his life before Harvey, and his upcoming retirement. Mr. Porter, who has been a valuable member of the Harvey community since 2008, will be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Education has been the center of Mr. Porter’s career since he graduated from college. When talking about his experience in education and what made being an educator so special to him, he said, “The single greatest reward for me was the students I got to know over the years and being able to be a part of people’s lives.”
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Mr. Porter said, “Being in a school is part of my DNA.” He has been a part of a school community his whole life. Before Mr. Porter’s time at Harvey, he was an educator and coach at several other schools, including Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut, Canterbury School, in Fort Myers, Florida, Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York, and Melrose School in Brewster, New York.
Mr. Porter, photo courtesy of The Harvey School website. Mr. Porter spent 22 years at Hopkins School, where he was a baseball coach, history department head, grade dean, and director of admissions. At Hackley School, Mr. Porter was the middle school head for 10 years. He spent one year as the head of the upper school at Canterbury School, and another year as the headmaster of Melrose School.
Hopkins School holds a special
place in Mr. Porter’s heart because his three sons were students there. Mr. Porter had the opportunity to watch his sons on sports teams, coach them, and even see them in the hallways at Hopkins. Mr. Porter’s three sons hold very prestigious jobs. His eldest son is a political consultant, his middle son works in experiential marketing, and finally, his youngest son is an attorney. Mr. Porter plans on staying in the New York area (he roots for the Yankees!), as he currently resides with his wife in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Upon Mr. Porter’s retirement, he plans on volunteering both for his alma mater, Yale University, and at a daycare in New Haven. Despite what many students and faculty may think, Mr. Porter will not be playing golf when he retires! New York is where Mr. Porter feels most at home. He feels that experiencing the weather in all four seasons is what makes each year in New York so special to him. That explains why he will not be retiring in Florida! The Inside Report...: cont. on page 8.
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Fireside with Cuomo The Pulse Staff Editor-in-Chief Daniel Patrick Galgano Sports Editor Jacob Reid Junior Editor Max Edelman Thomas Buchmueller Steven Chase Grant Doherty Ben Goodman Lauren Grauer Jacob Ross
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus created chaos and uncertainty in our communities and markets over the last few months, not many people have taken to the forefront of this crisis to lead. However, one person who has taken the initiative to lead, and in doing so has made himself a national figure, is New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. As New York sits in quarantine, one of the regular voices that we have heard is Governor Cuomo, with his daily press briefings, frequent visits to the containment zone, and coordination with other governors and national leaders. Many people have started comparing Governor Cuomo to former U.S. President, and former Governor of New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His frank daily press briefings are reminiscent of FDR’s ‘fireside chats,’ where he would have regular conversations with the American people.
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, photo courtesy of Agence France-Presse.
Governor Cuomo’s conferences have been broadcast nationwide have given him national credibility. Governor Cuomo’s surge has come at an interesting time for the Democratic Party, which is looking for young and appealing leadership for beyond the 2020 election. A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll puts Governor Cuomo’s national favorability at 45%, only three points behind President Donald Trump. It is an especially impressive number for a governor who has never been at the top of a national campaign. “Governor Cuomo has made a solid positive impression on the public based on his briefings…no question he is seen now as a leader at least with Democrats and not seen as partisan since he is favorable right now by 2 to 1,” said Harvard CAPS/Harris polling director Mark Penn. Meanwhile, 87% of New Yorkers approve of Governor Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 46 points higher than President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, according to Siena College Research Institute. Polling information is usually skewed during a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but what is clear is that Governor Cuomo has established himself as a national figure, with the charisma and capability to lead. This perception may open up a chance for the Democratic governor to launch a national campaign in 2024 or 2028, a move that the Democrats should strongly consider. Governor Cuomo’s early restrictions on public gatherings, imposition of fines on those who deny quarantine orders, construction of mobile testing sites, and the display of a constant and leading voice showed his commitment to retaining stability in a crisis.
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The projected Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, would be the oldest president at their inauguration, and some Americans question his long-term future in the party. The story is not much better for the Republican Party when it comes to age, as President Trump is already the oldest sitting president in American history. A future run by Governor Cuomo, age 62, could shake up the Democratic field, as he subscribes to many progressive policies, such as aggressive firearm control policy, but also commands the respect of many institutional voters, as he showed when he beat out self-described democratic socialist gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon. During the 1980s and 1990s, there were constant rumors that Governor Cuomo’s father, Governor Mario Cuomo, would run for President, due to his wide national popularity. However, the governor refused to seek the position, even refusing to be considered for the Vice Presidency under then-governor and presidential candidate Bill Clinton in 1992. The Democratic Party should not make the same mistake it made 30 years ago. Governor Cuomo has established himself as a national figure, without ever campaigning outside of New York. Before being elected New York Attorney General in 2007, Governor Cuomo served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, giving him crucial national experience. However, serving as governor of a state with the population and economy like New York would give him a policy and credibility leg-up on many other candidates.
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As Vice-Chair of the National Governors Association during the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Cuomo has taken a leading role in coordinating medical and relief programs and has called for a national scheme to dispense ventilators and the medical equipment, to avoid a state-by-state bidding war. Governor Cuomo may follow in the footsteps of another great New York Governor in the grips of crisis. We should all be ready to see more of him on the national stage and get our ballots ready.
Sincerely, Daniel Patrick Galgano
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The Stellar Dr. Schumacher By Lauren Grauer
On Saturday, April 18, The Pulse interviewed Dr. Jeanne Schumacher via Zoom. Dr. Schumacher, an Upper School chemistry teacher, shared stories about her time at Harvey, her life, and her family. After 35 years of teaching in the classroom, Dr. Schumacher will be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. Schumacher does not consider herself to be retiring, but rather moving her teaching platform to outside of the physical classroom. She will continue her passion for educating people of all ages about how to change their health destiny. Dr. Schumacher’s drive to teach people about healthy living started with her own trip to the emergency room. Her doctor was also a nutritionist, and this doctor educated her on how to change her lifestyle. Dr. Schumacher strives to do what her nutritionist/doctor did for her. Dr. Schumacher has six educational programs on her website https://www.simplyplantbased.net. Along with a website, she also has a YouTube channel called Simply Plant Based. These programs are called “Weight Loss Advantage,” “Con-
tinuing Education,” “Pregnancy Advantage,” “Corporate Wellness,” “Kitchen Wellness,” and “Chemistry Advantage.” In addition, these programs incorporate Dr. Schumacher’s help and advice about going plant based. Dr. Schumacher spent 13 years teaching overseas at the Private American Schools in Columbia, Ecuador, Honduras, Brazil, and Venezuela. During COVID-19, she knew it would be hard for teachers to go and teach overseas, so she is in the process of creating an online Chemistry platform. This way, students will still be able to learn Chemistry without a teacher there in person. Dr. Schumacher did not plan on being a teacher, but a veterinarian. You may ask, what made her change her life plans? During one particular summer, she was a counselor at a horseback riding camp, and she realized she loves to teach others. Dr. Schumacher stated, “Watching the lightbulb turn on someone’s head when they understand something is what makes teaching so special to me.” For Dr. Schumacher’s undergraduate education, she went to Ohio State University. She completed
her Master’s at the overseas program through University of Alabama and continued in that same program for her doctorate. After 25 years of teaching, Dr. Schumacher decided to come to Harvey. This is her 10th year at Harvey, and she wishes she was not ending her time at Harvey teaching through a virtual platform. Dr. Schumacher’s first year at Harvey also happened to be her son’s freshman year at Harvey. So, the two were able to experience Harvey together! Dr. Schumacher has taught all sciences, but she especially loves chemistry. She said, “I love chemistry because it is the foundation of all sciences.” If you have taken Dr. Schumacher’s chemistry class, you would know that chemistry is all around us and in everything we do! Dr. Schumacher has two children, both doing great things in the world. Her daughter is 26 and has a Master’s in Social Work and loves to help people. Her son is 24, and he went into the Nuclear Chemistry Program in the Navy. He served on a nuclear submarine in Hawaii. He plans on transferring to Washington.
Dr. Schumacher, photo courtesy of The Harvey School website.
Dr. Schumacher’s husband works for the Wall Street Traders Disaster Relief Center. Dr. Schumacher and her husband plan on moving to Cape Cod, where she will be able to pursue her outdoor hobbies of roller skating, scuba diving, kayaking, biking, and hiking. Cape Cod is a place that holds memories for Dr. Schumacher because she went there with her family as a child. The entire Harvey community would like to thank Dr. Schumacher for her dedication to our school, and we wish her the best as she embarks on this new chapter!
Harvey Spring Sports Canceled Due to COVID-19 By Ben Goodman
Harvey’s campus being closed is not the only result of COVID-19. The spring sports, such as baseball, softball, lacrosse, and rugby were canceled due to the ongoing health threat.
he is a flamethrowing righty who always vowed to get the job done on the mound for his team. Senior Alyssa Lombardi also shared disappointment about the way her tennis season ended. She said, “I want to give thanks to my coaches and teammates who have been with me since sophomore year, and especially those who were going to be with me senior year. I am so sad this season had to come to an end, and I was looking forward to every match and every practice our team was going to have.”
The coronavirus began wreaking havoc on spring athletes when Florida declared a state of emergency in early March, forcing Harvey to cancel their baseball and softball spring training trips to Orlando. The trips were supposed to take place during the second week of March break, which left athletes worried that there would not be enough practice before their first game, days after the originally planned return. After Harvey called for distance learning beyond March 30, the main question stood: what was in store for the spring season? With games scheduled to begin as early as April 1, would students still be allowed to play? As the confirmed cases of COVID-19 sharply rose, athletic director Ray Lacen had no choice but to send an email dreaded by all athletes, including me, informing all of us that the Heads of School at the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) schools had canceled the season. “After much discussion, the Heads reluctantly but unanimously agreed to cancel the Spring 2020 HVAL season,” the email from Mr. Lacen read.
Harvey’s 2019 Baseball Team Holds Up The Championship Trophy After Finishing Their Season 17-0. Photo courtesy of Ben Goodman.
Furthermore, the athletic director said, “All agreed that should students be back on campus before the end of the school year, they would be eager to work together to create opportunities for some athletic contests among member schools as appropriate.” This was most disappointing to senior athletes like me, who have worked hard to become leaders or captains for their team since many students will not be playing at the next level in college.
One fellow senior, Ryan Horowitz, who plays baseball in the spring, was upset about how his high school career came to a close. He said, “Not having a baseball season in the spring is very disappointing. Especially for me, a senior, as I’ve been looking forward to the season all year. Ever since the fall, we’ve been working out and preparing for the season. Last year we won the chip, and this year we had another very promising team. It was very upsetting.” Horowitz played a big part in the team’s success last year, since
Finally, lacrosse member Josh Shapiro shared his thoughts. “I’m super bummed out about spring sports being canceled. I know a lot of my senior teammates on the lacrosse team and I are also bummed out because this year we were looking really good as a unit. Last year, we had a successful season, so it’s very unfortunate for me and the rest of the team to watch our season be cut short like this.” Personally, as someone who plays baseball, I was looking forward to possibly making another championship run, as this year was bound to be more special than the others.
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One-Act Plays in the Pandemic By Daniel Patrick Galgano
The COVID-19 pandemic and New York social distancing measures disrupted many aspects of Harvey’s campus, life, and traditions. One of those traditions was the student-written, directed, and acted One-Act Plays. Throughout the fall and winter trimesters, members of the playwriting class, taught by English teacher and Dean of Academics Dianne Mahony, write one-act plays, two of which are selected by the faculty-chosen student directors to appear on the Harvey stage. This year, seniors Sierra Calhoune and Ryan Piken directed the One-Acts.
tions for this report. The first one-act play, “Carry On,” directed by Ryan Piken and written by junior Sadie Radzin, is a light drama about a child who breaks into the house of her estranged biological father, who also happens to be a former rock star named Ars Nova. The play explores the background of the characters and how their lives culminate into their modern lives. Writer and stage manager Radzin stated in an interview with The Pulse that she had found inspiration for the plot through her love for rock and roll figures such as Sir Elton John and David Bowie.
However, after the casting phase was completed, the Harvey campus was closed by the administration in response to public health warnings. Many feared that the long-standing One-Acts program would not take place this year. Despite those fears, the casts of the two productions came together under the guidance of faculty advisors Dianne Mahony and Virginia Holmes to produce a digital version of their performances. The casts of each play recorded a dramatic performance of each play, which was then compiled and edited by their respective directors.
“Carry On” starred junior Joseph DiGrandi as Ars Nova, sophomore Maggie Haber as Kid, freshman Alexandra Silverman as Lily, and sophomore Henry Howe as Em. The second one-act play, “Mercy,” written and directed by Sierra Calhoune, takes place in the fictional town of Sweetbriar, Georgia, where a 16-year-old girl named Casey becomes pregnant while dating the local preacher’s son. The characters have to balance their emotions, religious beliefs, and cultural aspects of the situation to determine the correct course of action.
The Pulse was able to secure early access to both produc-
“Mercy” starred junior
Sasha Simon as Casey, sophomore Cody Siegel as Paul, junior Naomi Listokin as Martha, freshman Julian van den Tol as Gabe Jefferson, junior Screen shot of the 2020 Harvey One-Acts Full Company Mia Cornell as Photo courtesy of Virginia Holmes. Betty, sophomore Amanda their casts and how fluidly the digital Mohamad as Alice, and sophomore performances came out. Julia Nelson as Mary. Due to social distancing measures and distance learning schedule, rehearsals were conducted differently and less frequently than they usually would on campus. Instead of having a rehearsal after classes every weekday, the cast practiced their production an average of twice a week after classes ended. The two directors also had to focus on honing their acting skills, like the tone of voice and facial responses, rather than blocking, props, or set design, as is often the prerogative of both student and faculty directors. In an interview with The Pulse, both Piken and Sierra said that while the initial stages of the production presented challenges to both them and their teams, they were surprised by the initiative of
Calhoune stated that the biggest challenge for her, as both a writer and director, was “how far removed” the final production was going to be from what she had envisioned in the writing and casting stages. At the same time, Piken said that not having a lot of directing experience, combined with the setbacks involved in directing from a distance, created issues for her production. However, in the end, both directors said that they were very happy with the work of their casts and that they had exceeded their initial hopes for their digital productions. While the COVID-19 pandemic had interrupted many aspects of our academic and personal lives, the dynamic execution of this year’s One-Acts shows how our school and community can adapt in a crisis.
Reports
Whales Back in Antarctica By Steven Chase
Whales have migrated back to their home in Antarctica for the first time since the Whaling Ban in the 1980s. The Good News Network reports, “Since the international moratorium on whaling in 1982, decades of protection have allowed the critically endangered blue whale—the largest of these beasts and the largest animal ever to live—to bounce back considerably after losing 97% of the species.” Blue Whales coming back is essential to the planet and the people because of the amount of carbon dioxide they consume. UN Environment states: “Whales accumulate carbon in their bodies during their long lives, some of which stretch to 200 years. When they die, they sink to the bottom of the ocean, taking the carbon with them. According to the study, each great whale sequesters around 33 tonnes of carbon dioxide on average.” British Antarctic Survey (BAS), with the support of Auckland University of New Zealand, conducted a 2020 Survey that lasted 21 days. The survey, part of a three-year project that started off the South Georgian Islands, was conducted to
see how many whales are coming back to the waters of Antarctica. Good Net reports: “The BAS survey included 40 researchers from nine countries that toured the island waters in the research vessel Braveheart. The researchers spotted 55 whales in 36 sightings already in 2020 in a location where only one whale was spotted in 2018.” Scientists were able to identify the different species of whales through multiple methods. First, scientists would listen to the songs the whales sing. Since whales are the loudest animals on the planet, it was reasonably easy to determine how many different species there are in the waters, as every species has its own song. Scientists would also spot whales and directly track them with boats following close behind them to count how many different whales there are in that group. When it is determined, they will take photos of the whales to make sure they are not counting the same whale twice. According to New Atlas, the survey took place in what was
known as the most heavily hunted waters in Antarctica, where 176,000 whales were caught in a 60-year whaling period. In 1967, the InternationBlue Whale diving into the South Georgian Waters. al Whaling CommisPhoto courtesy of SeaVoiceNews. sion banned hunting blue whales when they were practically extinct and completely banned whal- Good Net News states: ing in 1982. Countries like Norway “Scientists see an increase in almost and Iceland continued whaling deall Southern Hemisphere whale spite what the Commission applied. species and many, like humpback whales are rebounding back from the The blue whale population brink of extinction. They believe this is estimated to be between 10000is proof positive that the moratorium 25000, and that number is tiny comon commercial whaling has been a pared to what it was back in 1911. big success.” 10000-25000 is only 3% of what the population used to be before the Whales continue to make whaling business took off. an increase in their numbers and proceed to go back to numbers they Humpback whales are also once were. If the ban holds and making a comeback. New Atlas repeople continue not to participate in ports that, “Humpback whales were whaling, the numbers could get high seen at densities similar to those a enough to where different species of century earlier when whaling first whales could be taken off the endanbegan at South Georgia.” This stategered list. ment means that not only are blue whales coming back to the Antarctic, but so are many other types of whales.
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Big-Time Rise Causes Big-Time Problems for Zoom By Grant Doherty
In early March, the nation’s schools decided to make the jump from in-person classes to online classes, feeling that it was the best option for their students. There are many online “conference rooms” like video chat services that schools could use, but by far the most popular choice was Zoom. While students, teachers, and administrations were ready for this jump, Zoom did not seem completely prepared. The company has seen the number of users skyrocket an imaginable amount since the outbreak of COVID-19. However, with this great increase of usage, Zoom has seen quite a bit lacking when it comes to security. Taking a look at Zoom’s stock jump at the beginning of lockdown might put into perspective how much more the service was used.. According to Google Stocks, on March 2, the company had a trading value of $113 compared to March 23, just three weeks later, when it was listed at $159.
coined the term “Zoombombing.” According to CNN, the term means “a form of cyber harassment reported by some app users, who have reported that some of their calls have been hijacked by unidentified individuals and trolls who spew hateful language or share graphic images”
Soon after, the NHL released a statement: “The National Hockey League is appalled that a video call arranged today by the New York Rangers to introduce their fans to one of the league’s incoming stars, K’Andre Miller, was hacked with racist, cowardly taunts. The person who committed this despicable act is in no way an NHL fan and is not welcome in the hockey community.”
However, it is more than just small private meetings that are experiencing these types of meetings. In one case, an online public Q&A set up by the NHL team New York Rangers for one of their newly signed African American defenseman was bombarded with hate speech and derogatory language in the comments.
These are just a few examples of events to take place on the Zoom platform and have led people to call it a “privacy disaster.”
As soon as the comments were seen, the Rangers quickly were able to disconnect the hacker, and they did their best to restore order, as stated in an article by The Guardian.
Zoom has been trying to fix its issue by constantly updating its software. According to Forbes, one of the biggest updates, Zoom 5.0, was one that many thought could play a big role in making the platform more secure.
Zoom cover page. Photo courtesy of Zoom Blog.
With such a quick and unexpected rise in popularity, any platform would be bound to run into problems, and, originally, there was a major issue of private meetings being hacked and random people joining. This specific topic had become such an issue that in early April. New York City schools were banned from using the video conference platform, according to an article by CNN. In the article, it is stated that the schools switched over to Microsoft Teams. The issue of meetings being hacked became widespread and
Harvey teachers kept an eye out and used the “waiting room” feature to make sure that students not enrolled in the course could not join the session.
Democrats in Array By Daniel Patrick Galgano
On April 13, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders formally endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for his campaign for President of the United States, days after ending his campaign. Senator Sanders’ somewhat early decision to drop out of the race not only ensured Biden’s nomination, but also set up a party unity strategy that was lacking in the last presidential election. One of the primary reasons why former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton failed to achieve a victory in the 2016 election was the campaign’s inability to get the support of the left wing and ‘progressive’ wing of the party. In 2016, Senator Sanders fought for the Democratic nomination until it would have been mathematically impossible for him to win. His eventual endorsement of Secretary Clinton only came on the day before the Democratic convention, and the Senator came off as reluctant and bitter. This year, however, Senator Sanders seemed to have put a much larger premium on uniting different sects of the Democratic Party by dropping out of the race significantly earlier than he did in 2016 and giving the public a much more sincere picture of his former rival. In a livestream broadcast with the former Vice President, Senator Sanders gave a warm endorsement, saying, “We need you in the White House,” and went on to say that he intended to help the party de-
feat “the most dangerous president in the modern history of this country.” Soon after Senator Sanders’ message, Biden received endorsements from former President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Senator, and former Democratic rival, Elizabeth Warren. Most observers predicted that the Democratic field would be too fragmented to settle on a nominee before the convention this year. However, the primary turned out to be the shortest since 2004. Most pundits now say that the Democratic party is more unified than it was four years ago. Former Vice President Biden has also settled on a much more progressive tone than the party had in 2016. Senator Sanders credited Biden’s drive to establish a federal $15 minimum wage, as well as a $1.7 trillion plan to reduce carbon emissions, over 10 years and plans to expand the 2010 Affordable Care Act, according to The Economist. Biden has leaned farther to the left than the party had with President Obama in 2012, or Secretary Clinton had in 2016, yet he has still cemented himself as the centrist candidate in the field. Much of President Trump’s campaign strategy is likely to label his opponents as socialists or leftwing. However, that strategy may not be as effective with Biden at the helm of the campaign.
The former Vice President has also received endorsements from many of his other former rivals, such as California Senator Kamala Harris, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. The campaign has also promised to Photograph of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and name a woman as its former Vice President Joe Biden at a presidential debate vice presidential canat Texas Southern University in Houston. Photo courtesy of Frederic J. Brown of Agence France-Presse. didate, a move that is certain to energize the progressive wing of the pandemic is also sure to reduce overparty and female rights all turnout in November. groups, which the Democrats have been increasingly relying on for suc How these various factors cess, as shown in the 2018 midterm will balance out will likely play a elections. significant role in determining the Many names, including Sen- outcome of the election. ator Harris, Senator Warren, former Despite Senator Sanders’ Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, and Michigan Governor endorsement and the appearance of Gretchen Whitmer, have been floated party unity, the Democratic Party is still highly fractured, with different for consideration for the position. However, as of the publication of this sects competing for dominance. Former Vice President Biden hopes to article, no candidate has been forrally the party to a win later this year, mally announced by the campaign. a feat which will require months of work and compromise. The COVID-19 outbreak will also serve as a wild card during However, from the outset, the campaign season. The pandemic the Democrats look significantly has intensified many Democratic more poised for a successful run than fears of a second term with Presithey did in 2016, and the country is dent Trump, according to The New looking in the face of another gruelYork Times. Still, many voters may ing campaign season. be skeptical of changing leadership during an international crisis. The
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TB to TB: Tom Brady Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers By Jacob Reid
It is official! Tom Brady’s run in New England is over! The six-time Super Bowl champion announced on social media that he would be signing a two-year $50 million contract to be the next quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in the second half of last season with new defensive coordinator and former Jets head coach Todd Bowles.
Brady is coming off one of his worst seasons since he entered the league in 2000, and Brady’s 60% completion rate and 88.0 passer rating are the lowest he has posted since the 2003 season, a season in which he and the Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers to win Super Bowl XXXVIII. This year, however, did not end like that one did. The Patriots were upset in the first round of the playoffs by the upstart Tennessee Titans, and Brady’s final pass in New England was an interception returned by former Patriot Logan Ryan for a touchdown to seal the game. Many people, however, attributed Brady’s lack of production last season, at least by his standards, to the deteriorating roster around him, with past-his-prime receiver Julian Edelman and rookies N’Kahill Harry and Jacoby Myers not living up to expectations. Many have blamed them along with a shaky offensive line for Brady’s lackluster play. This should not be an issue in Tampa Bay. Brady will be joining a loaded roster filled with offensive playmakers like All-Pro receiver Mike Evans, Pro Bowler Chris Godwin, and former first-round pick O.J Howard at tight end, to go along with a strong offensive line that features Ali Marpet.
Tampa Bay also has a defense that was
However, a lot of “experts” have asked how Brady, a methodical and calculated QB by nature with a lessening ability to drive the ball downfield on a consistent basis, is in an offense where the head coach of Tampa Bay Bruce Ariens is known for his love to throw the ball down field in risky situations. Ariens often uses the term, “No risk it no biscuit,” to describe his offensive philosophy. This showed last season when then Tampa QB Jameis Winston did something that no one had done before or will probably do again: he led the NFL in both yards and interceptions, completing the first 30-30 season in NFL history where he threw for both at least 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. Tampa Bay will no doubt be at least one of the league’s most interesting stories, and many think they will be a contender next season to win their first Super Bowl since the 2002 season. New England will hope to keep their streak of 11 straight division titles going with a projected new QB, who at the time of this article looks to be second-year man Jerrett Stidham. According to ESPN Patriots beat reporter Mike Reese, a major reason people are citing Brady’s decision to leave the Patriots, the only NFL team he’s ever been on, is the highly speculated upon relationship between Brady and Patriots head coach Bill Belicheck. Mike Reis stated that Brady and Belicheck’s issues with each
New Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady. Photo courtesy of ABC.
other can be traced to the fall of 2017, when Brady went behind Belichick’s back to have then backup quarterback Jimmy Garopollo traded to the San Francisco 49ers, where Garopollo led the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance this past February. As Brady enters a season in which he will be 43 years old, and for the first time in 20 seasons, he will not be playing with the Patriots and in a new offense that may not be designed for him. However, now he will have the opportunity to show his ability outside of New England and away from Bill Belicheck’s shadow, and all eyes will certainly be upon him, his new team, and his old team this fall.
Remembering Cave By Max Edelman
On April 11, 2020, tragedy struck the hockey world when Oilers forward Colby Cave died at the age of 25. Cave was in a coma for four days in his hometown of Toronto before being pronounced dead of a brain bleed. According to Cave’s widow Emily, Cave had been complaining of headaches just days before his passing, and on the night of April 7, Cave suffered a brain bleed. After he had suffered the brain bleed, he was airlifted from his home in Barrie Ontario to a Toronto hospital, where he spent three days in a medically induced coma. He was pronounced dead just three days later at the age of 25. Hockey was in Cave’s blood. In 2009-10, Cave started his junior hockey career playing in his hometown of Battleford in Saskatchewan, Canada. He played for a Double A team called the Battlefords Barons, according to Hockey Reference. He spent two years playing on the Double A level. During his second season with the team, Cave scored 21 goals and racked up 24 assists for a total of 45 points in just 20 regular season games.
Photo of Colby Cave. Photo courtesy of the New York Post.
During his incredible season with the Barons, Cave was moved up to the Battleford Stars, a higher level team in his hometown. Cave spent three seasons with the team, totaling 74 points across four seasons. Cave was already showing signs of becoming an NHL talent, and his talent was realized when he was drafted 13th overall in the 2009 WHL draft by the Kootenay Ice, but his rights were traded to the Swift Current Broncos shortly after.
Cave would go on to play
four seasons with the Swift Current Broncos and quickly became a star player for the team. In just his third season with the team, Cave was named captain and helped lead the Broncos to the playoffs in three of his four seasons there. His leadership, performance, and dedication to the game of hockey earned him an opportunity with the Boston Bruins.
Despite going undrafted in the 2014 NHL draft, Cave was given his opportunity by the Bruins on a three-year entry level contract he signed April 4, 2015. Cave spent all of his first two seasons with the Bruins minor league team, the Providence Bruins. There he put up decent numbers, scoring 29 points in his first season and 35 in his second, according to NHL.com. During his third season, Cave finally got his shot in the NHL. On Dec. 21, 2017, Cave made his
NHL debut with the Bruins. Although Cave only played three games for the Bruins during the 2017-18 season, he had made it to the NHL. During the 2018-19 NHL season, Cave played in 20 games for the Bruins and scored his first career goal for the team on Dec. 17, 2018. Although Cave spent most of that season in the minors, his time in the NHL wasn’t over yet. In January 2019, Cave was placed on waivers by the Bruins and was picked up by the Edmonton Oilers, where he spent the rest of his career. Cave split his time playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL and the AHL Bakersfield Condors in his final two years of his life. Cave had plenty more years of hockey ahead of him and would most likely have played for at least another five years. But in a time where the world is engulfed in tragedy and sorrow, we must look back at the amazing career Colby Cave had and use it to inspire all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cave family at this time.
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WWE: What (a) Weird Essential By Grant Doherty
During this odd time, many people are struggling to provide for their families because their jobs were deemed nonessential. This raises the question: what makes a job essential? Well, of course, those who work in medical care are needed, along with grocery store workers, delivery people, and some construction workers, but, apparently, another very important profession is being a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler. Yes, that is right. On April 8, the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, announced that WWE would still film their shows. This announcement came only a few days after Florida became one of the last states to issue a stay-at-home order. During his news conference, the governor was quoted as saying, “I mean, if you think about it, we’ve never had a period like this in modern American history where you’ve had such little new content, particularly in the sporting realm…… I think from just a psychological perspective I think is a good thing.” Unlike many other sportsrelated events, WWE did not stop filming when the COVID-19 pan-
James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the National Football League (NFL) team Bucks. In an attempt to make up for having to move the event to behind closed doors, WWE made it a two-night event April 4 and 5, something that has never been done according to Sports News.
Brooke, were both placed into quarantine right before the pay-per-view WrestleMania event.
Being deemed an essential business was a lucky break for the company’s owner, Vince McMahon. Recently, his second attempt at making a pro football league called the XFL was forced to file for bankruptcy due to having to call the season short because of the outbreak, according to Newsweek. Having his wrestling organization continue to make money will hopefully save the owner from future financial issues.
WWE is also taking measures to make sure that its older employees stay safe. In the same article by Forbes, it is stated that Vince McMahon, who is 74 years old, was not in attendance for any of the filings. The list of notable names that were missing from filing also includes Executive Vice President of Television Production Kevin Dunn, who is in his late 50s, and ringside announcer Jerry “The King” Lawler, who is 70.
Although the WWE has seemed to take as many precautionary measures, there were a few scares. According to Forbes, two wrestlers, Rey Mysterio and Dana
The WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” continues to be broadcast on the USA network every Monday at 8 p.m., at least for the time being.
WrestleMania Drew McIntyre holding WWE championship belt. Photo courtesy of the WWE.
demic hit. The wrestlers, referees, announcers, and camera crews all just moved to a closed location. They all moved into WWE’s practice facilities right outside of Orlando, Florida. This is the location where the company has been filming its weekly shows “Monday Night Raw” and “Friday Night Smackdown.” However, space is not just being used for weekly shows, and it was also used to film sports entertainment’s premier event “WrestleMania 36” according to CBS Sports. WrestleMania was originally going to be held in Raymond
In the case of Dana Brooke, Forbes confirms that she was rapidly getting sick and was placed into quarantine safety procedures, resulting in her being pulled from an upcoming match. When it came to Rey, he was placed into quarantine after showing symptoms soon after a match on “Monday Night Raw.” Luckily, both superstars did not test positive for COVID-19.
NFL Coach Don Shula Passes Away at 90 By Ben Goodman Don Shula, photo courtesy of The Associated Press. $10 a week, and saved up to buy the Don Shula, the NFL coach small house where Shula lived during with the most wins in history, died his early childhood. Monday, May 4, at the age of 90. Shula won an NFL-record 347 The house was next door games, including playoff games. He to a grocery store owned by Mary’s only had two losing seasons in his 33-year career as an NFL head coach, parents, which is how she supported the family. As a child, Shula loved and was named the 1993 Sportsman to play football in his neighborhood, of the Year by Sports Illustrated. but his parents began to forbid it after Shula was born Jan. 4, 1930, he got a gash on his face when he was 11. in Grand River, Ohio, a small town located by Lake Erie in the north Shula attended elemeneastern part of the state. His parents, tary school at St. Mary’s, a private Daniel Shula and Mary Miller, were Catholic school. Shula’s mother was of Hungarian origin, having immia devout Catholic, and his father grated when they were just children. also converted to Catholicism when Shula’s father Daniel worked at a the two married. He later attended rose nursery, only earning around Harvey High School in Painesville,
Ohio, and earned a starting position on its football team in 1945. Shula graduated high school and attended John Carroll University, where he received a one year scholarship to play on the college’s football team. It was later extended to a full scholarship when he played well during his freshman year there, including a win over Youngstown State in 1948. He graduated from college in 1951 as a sociology major with a minor in mathematics. He coached the Dolphins to the league’s only undefeated season (17-0) in 1972, collecting a 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII to cap off the undefeated streak. The Dolphins repeated as champions the next season, beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 during Super Bowl 8, the third straight title game Miami had played in. During Super Bowl VI, the Dolphins lost 24-3 to the Dallas Cowboys, but they then earned victories in the next two championship games. In all, Shula guided the Dolphins to five Super Bowls, including losses to the Redskins (27-17 during Super Bowl XVII) and San Francisco 49ers (38-16 during Super Bowl XVIV). Shula was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997. He, George Halas, and Bill Belichick
are the only coaches in NFL history to win more than 300 games. He also supported and played an active role in many charities. The Don Shula Foundation, formed to support breast cancer research, was established as a tribute to his late wife, Dorothy, who passed in 1991, as the two were married for 32 years and raised five children together. Shula married Mary Anne Stephens during a bye week in 1993. The Dolphins issued a statement saying Shula died “peacefully at his home.” The statement also said, “Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years.” The team further said, “He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene.” The statement from the Dolphins continued, “Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne along with his children Dave, Donna, Sharon, Anne and Mike.” Shula once said, “If I’m remembered for anything, I hope it’s for playing within the rules. I also hope it will be said that my teams showed class and dignity in victory or defeat.” Thoughts and prayers go out to Shula’s family.
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“Outer Banks”: Best Show in Quarantine A Review by Jacob Ross A show that benefited the most from all of us staying at home is “Outer Banks.” “Outer Banks” is a television show about the main character John B, his fellow Pogues (a term in the series that refers to people who live on the south side or the cut of the island), and their journey to find the gold. Netflix released season one in March, at the beginning of quarantine. It’s a solid show but would not be as popular if it were released at any other time. The show has 10 episodes in season one, all ranging from 46-56 minutes. Each episode brings excitement. “Outer Banks” demonstrates how differently people with lots of money and not much money are treated within the law. This idea comes up several times in this season. The Pogues live on the “bad side” of the Outer Banks. John B, JJ, Pope, and Kiera are the main Pogues. John B lives by himself, as his father disappeared looking for gold. JJ has an abusive, alcoholic father, and Pope’s father delivers groceries to the Kooks (more explained on that later). Kiera’s family is wealthy, but she always hangs out with the Pogues, other than one year, when she went to the same school as the Kooks. The Pogues, overall, are the nicer people. The Kooks, another major term used in the show, are very rich people in the Outer Banks. They tend to be sketchy, entitled, and spoiled. The teenagers who were Kooks were Topper, Rafe, and Sarah Cameron. Rafe is a spoiled cocaine addict. Topper’s best friend is Rafe who seems influenced by his friends to do bad things. Sarah seems like a sweet girl but has a reputation for cheating on her past boyfriends. In the first few episodes, Sarah Cameron and Topper are together. Rafe is Sarah’s brother. Ward Cameron, the father, is a bit sketchy. The Pogues and Kooks get into it many times throughout the show, and that starts in the first episode. The show gets off to a good start and keeps that up throughout. The
Main Characters in Outer Banks. Photo courtesy of Netflix.
vibe is amazing, especially watching it right now during this whole coronavirus crisis. It makes viewers want to go outside and go on adventures with our friends. I also love the character development with JJ and Sarah. There are many things to love about the show, but there are also some things that I feel can be better. First of all, only having 10 episodes made it feel a bit crammed in together, like there was really only one mission in the season, and spoiler alert, they don’t accomplish the mission. I feel as if they should’ve had 20-22 episodes and have them solve the mission. I also am hoping for season two to go into depth about certain Kooks, and quite frankly, into every character. We don’t get much of a sense of the past of Rafe, nor do we even get to know much about Topper, who doesn’t even seem like too bad of a guy. If you haven’t watched this season, I suggest you don’t read this part. So first of all, John B and Sarah end up in the Bahamas and will continue to look for the gold. I’m sure JJ, Pope, and Kiera will look for them. It will also be interesting to see what happens to Rafe and Ward Cameron. Hopefully, they go to jail, but I’m sure Ward will be able to get out of it. I will also like to see what happens with Pope’s scholarship, which nobody else seems to care about. Overall, I would rate this show an 8/10. It is a great watch, and I’m really looking forward to season two!
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This retirement will not only be a milestone for Mr. Porter, but also for his entire family. Recently, Mr. Porter became a grandfather to his granddaughter Mari. Mr. Porter’s wife will also be retiring from Phelps Memorial Hospital. In 2006, she started working at Phelps as a development officer. Mr. and Mrs. Porter will be able to spend more time with Mari when they retire. The couple loves to travel and is lucky to have relatives who live all over the world, including Colorado, France, and England. They will be doing a lot more traveling in the future. Mr. Porter spent his high school years at Greenwich Public High
School. His time at Greenwich High School allowed him to find his passion for working in independent schools after graduating college. He graduated college in 1971, and he is currently planning his 50th college reunion! During Mr. Porter’s time as Director of Upper School Admissions at Harvey, he was able to go to China in 2012 to help establish the International Program and help grow the student body in numbers and diversity. The entire Harvey community would like to thank Mr. Porter for his dedication to our school, and we wish him the best as he embarks on his retirement!
“The Last Dance”: The First Fully-Encapsulating Sports Story of the COVID-19 Era. A Review by Jacob Reid We are here in a truly unprecedented and bizarre period of life, and only one thing is keeping us sports fans engaged, and no, it’s not Korean baseball. The 10-part documentary series “The Last Dance” is the last thing we fans can cling to in a time like this, as it encapsulates all that is great about sports. There is drama, controversy, competitiveness, rivalry, and dare I say, slight misrepresentation.
Team photo of the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls (A.K.A “The Last Dance” team). Photo courtesy of Google Image.
Yes, you heard me correctly, misrepresentation, because I have some news for you: unlike Jordan, Scottie Pippen or Phil Jackson, I am here to tell you it is not Jerry Krause’s fault the Bulls broke up. Krause, long the scapegoat for Chicago fans, is unfairly misrepresented. Yes, he fired Jackson, which led to MJ’s departure, and yes, he underpaid Scottie for years, building resentment that led to his departure.
Pippen was also upset by his representation in the documentary, and there is a fair reason. “The Last Dance” talked about Pippen sitting out of the pivotal play of game three of the 94 semifinals against the Knicks (the Bulls won the game anyway). The series failed to address Pippen’s importance to the Bulls, as he was one of the best perimeter defenders of all time, and the Bulls could not have won six championships without him.
It is still not his fault the dynasty ended. So, I am going to ask the question everyone should be wondering: Where was Jerry Reinsdorf? The owner of the Bulls picked structure over substance, picked Krause over Jordan, and picked a long and mostly unsuccessful rebuild over the chance at an incredible seventh title and beyond. I’ll say it again, Reinsdorf broke up the Bulls.
This documentary is amazing. Being only 18 years old, I am not old enough to have seen the Jordan-Bulls era for myself, and being the huge fan I am, it was tantalizing to see the mystique of Jordan in full effect. He feared teammates and opponents alike on his way to the top. He was called a jerk, a bad person, and in some respects, a bad teammate, but as he said, people with those criticisms are unjustified.
The 10-part docu-series showed both the light and dark side to its focal point, Michael Jordan. In the days succeeding the finale, the documentary has taken major heat from former Bulls players Horace Grant, Scottie Pippen, and Tony Kukoc for their depictions in the documentary. Horace Grant was accused by Jordan in episode three of telling a reporter all the Bulls locker room secrets. Grant, however, was quoted saying, “Lie, lie, lie. ... If MJ had a grudge with me, let’s settle this like men. Let’s talk about it. Or we can settle it another way. But yet and still, he goes out and puts this lie out that I was the source behind [the book]. Sam and I have always been great friends. We’re still great friends. But the sanctity of that locker room, I would never put anything personal out there. The mere fact that Sam Smith was an investigative reporter. That he had to have two sources, two, to write a book, I guess. Why would MJ just point me out?” Grant was accused by Jordan due to his highly personal relationship with book author Sam Smith.
My only push back to the documentary is the very end, where they make it seem like if the Bulls had stayed together after 1998, they would have won a seventh championship. The documentary for all of its successful representation, probably left this on the wrong foot. The 1998 Bulls that won the sixth championship were old, beat up, and less effective than the other championship teams. Rodman was out of the league by 2000, and Jordan by his own admission was tired and finished after the last game in 1998. It is highly unlikely the 99 Bulls without Pippen, who went to Houston in the 99 offseason, would have been able to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the finals, and there’s almost no chance they would have defeated the 2000-2003 Lakers led by Shaquelle O’Neal, but of course, it’s fun to wonder “what if.” Other than those minor points, this documentary will go down as one of the greatest sports documentaries ever made, and it is highly deserving of that honor. Just like Jordan himself, the series is spectacular, intriguing, and controversial at its heart.
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“Clone Wars” Saved
Tiger Mania
A Review by Max Edelman
A Review by Tommy Buchmueller
On Feb. 21, 2020, the final season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” premiered on Disney Plus. With the show originally airing on Cartoon Network from 2008 to 2014, it never got the proper ending it deserved. Fans could not wait to see what the final season of “The Clone Wars” would bring. The final season of “The Clone Wars” has 12 episodes and is made up of three arcs, each with its own storylines and characters. Each of the three arcs tell a different story that encompasses the best of “The Clone Wars.”
The first four episodes center on the Clone Troopers known as the “Bad Batch.” The Bad Batch were a unit of clone troopers that were defective during their creation. While most clones that were defective were given other jobs off the battlefield, the Bad Batch were an elite unit and included Clone Trooper types never seen before. The Bad Batch episodes gave an amazing start to the series. The unit of clones that many would count out and overlook gave a new perspective to the typical clone. Before the Bad Batch, all clones looked the same: a white suit, sometimes with different markings, and they all carried mostly the same weapons. But the Bad Batch was different. Some members are the brains of the team, and others are the brawn. It gives character to some of the clones, which I think was missing in much of the prior seasons. The Bad Batch episodes are awesome and are must-watches for every “Star Wars” fan. The next arc follows the former Jedi Ahsoka Tano. Following her departure from the Jedi Order in the final episode of season five, little was known of what happened to Tano before her appearance in “Star Wars: Rebels.”
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speeder bike, Tano meets a mechanic named Trace Martes, an energetic pilot that loves to talk and work on her ship the Silver Angel. Her older sister, Rafa, is hardworking and spends her life trying to take care of herself and her sister after the loss of their parents. The four of them go to perform an illegal spice run in order to make money when things go crazy. This arc is the weakest of the three. Although it does give us the Ashoka story many “Star Wars” fans have been hungry for, it does it in a way where it doesn’t feel like Ashoka is the main character, rather a side character along for the ride. The final arc is, in my opinion, the best arc in the history of “The Clone Wars.” Ashoka is reunited with her former masters Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi after she uncovers very important information. Skywalker and Tano’s reunion is very heartwarming and will create a nostalgic feeling for any former fan of “The Clone Wars” series. Anakin then presents Ashoka with two new lightsabers, now blue instead of green, and sends Ashoka off to her mission on Mandalore while Anakin and Obi Wan go to rescue the Chancellor to start the events of “Revenge of the Sith.” On Mandalore, Ashoka takes on one of the most infamous characters in the “Star Wars” universe, Darth Maul, in an epic encounter. The events during this arc are some of the best story telling in “Star Wars” history. The final season of “The Clone Wars: has it all: emotion, excitement, comedy, action, storytelling, and more. It is the perfect ending to a perfect series. If you are a fan of “Star Wars,” television shows, Disney, or just need something to watch, I strongly recommend watching the entire “Clone Wars” series, but season seven is truly amazing.
While Americans throughout the country are stuck at home for the inevitable future, one man is keeping us entertained. This man is Joe Exotic of “Tiger King.” Joe Exotic is a true Renaissance man. Not only is he a world famous owner of a private zoo, but he is also a former candidate for president of the United States, and he ran for the Libertarian Party nominee for governor of Oklahoma. Joe Exotic is the star of the now world famous Netflix documentary “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.” Better known as simply “Tiger King,” the show feels like a seven-plus hour fever dream. Nothing throughout the whole entire show makes any logical sense, and that is what makes it beautiful. Throughout the entirety of the show, the audience is introduced to several interesting characters along with Joe Exotic, most notably Joe’s longtime enemy Carole Baskin. From a young age, Carole Baskin has dedicated her life to saving big cats from being in captivity. However, Joe believes that Carole and the entire animal rights movement are frauds who are abusing the needs of animals for financial gain. Over its seven episodes, the audience gets a special look into Joe’s life. A man who is always looking for a way to get attention, he makes sure there is never a dull moment. You see Joe, the guncarrying, mullet-rocking cowboy go through the highest and lowest parts of his life, as the audience collectively loses their minds with Joe. We learn about his fast rise to fame, and even faster fall from grace, as he goes from presidential candidate, to possible felon. It is hard to write a review about a show such as “Tiger King” because it is difficult to understand what is likable about the show. The
Joe Exotic at his farm. Photo courtesy of The Associated Press.
vast majority of the people who are the “main” characters would be universally hated if not for the show, yet as a country, we love these people. However, there is something about it that makes everybody come back to it and love it. The world is in a time of crisis with the COVID-19 virus, and all we hear in the media is news that is making people sad. During these times, we need people like Joe Exotic to be able to have an outlet to take our minds out of the real world Just because the show’s main purpose is to distract us from our real-world problems, it does not mean that nothing is going on in the show. Throughout the show, we see Joe and the people around him deal with real life issues such as emotional manipulation, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and managing power and egos. In a vacuum, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” would most likely not become anything special. However, due to the times we are in, its release has come as a blessing to many fans. As a society, we could come together and destress and watch people threaten each other over wild animals. And with all that is going on around the world, and especially around the country, it is good that as a society we can come together and agree on at least one thing: Carole Baskin is evil.
Quarantine GAINS! A Review by Jacob Ross
Quarantine is challenging for everyone, and being home all day can lead to eating tons of food, especially bad food, and we cannot work out in public gyms because they are closed. Don’t worry, as there are still ways to stay fit. First of all, everyone has different fitness goals. If you’re trying to stay thin, limit unhealthy food and run for 30 minutes a day and you will stay in shape and even lose a bit of weight. Regarding food, specifically, to try and eat the amount of protein of your body weight each day, and eat healthy carbohydrates like oats, rice, Greek yogurt, fruits, and for fat, eat nuts. If you’re trying to train more for muscle but have no access to a home gym, I have the perfect solution for you. Unless you’ve never really spent much time working out,
you’ll likely just try to maintain as much muscle at this time. First things first, always make sure to continue eating lots of protein and be in a caloric surplus if your goal is to maintain muscle and weight. In terms of training, pullups, pushups, crunches, squats, dips, and other body weight exercises are going to be your best bet. Normally, I train five to six days a week, but if I were doing all body weight and only have access to a pullup bar, dips, pushups, squats and other body weight exercises, I would train every other day and do full body. Although it’s not ideal to train full body in one day, you can at least maintain some muscle mass with it. However, if you do have some sort of equipment, try to do a lower- upper- rest- repeat split. Train
each muscle group twice a week and do high reps in everything other than bench presses and squats, assuming you have that equipment. That’s all for what to do during quarantine. But what do you do post quarantine to keep it up and gain even more? If you really want to gain muscle once gyms open, you need to change your training split first. Upper-lower is good to maintain muscle, but to get the best results, you need to do a push-pulllegs split, push being chest, triceps, shoulder, and pull being back and biceps and legs being quads, hamstring and calves. Do that twice a week and then a rest day. During your push day, try and improve your main compound lift. Every workout should increase either the weight or amount of sets with the weight.
On the pull days, I tend to just do lots of back and four to six sets of biceps and traps after. I mostly go for a good squeeze and don’t worry about weight. On leg days, I do what I do when I train bench: I do squats, and every workout either increases my weight, reps per set, or sets. After that, I just do a lot of volume to burn them out completely, plus four sets of calves. In terms of eating, if you’re trying to gain weight and muscle, aim for high carbs and protein. Make sure you eat every two hours. If you are trying to lose weight and get cut up, low carbs and fats are what you need, but also high protein. Let me reiterate: It is possible to make fitness and health gains during this time!