The Knight Magazine October 2015

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Peter Smith Annika Pearson Ty Martin Liam Gallagher Nick Han Spencer Niehaus Audrey Azera Katie Crowe Olivia Horowitz Alex Smith Sam Wiser Visit the Knight online publication at ndhsmedia.com to advertise in the Knight Magazine, please contact us at (818) 933- 3654 or via email at newspaperknight@ gmail.com Front Cover Photo by Mike Kinec

THEMAGAZINE KNIGHT Page 4 - Math Problems by Peter Smith Page 6 - Japan: Hunter Thornton by Ty Martin Page 8- Collge Isn’t Fair by Andrew Gavinet Page 9 - A Glimpse of Horror and Inside Look by Annika Pearson Page 11- Scream Movie Review by Nick Han

Page 12 Strypes CD Review by Emily Glennon

Page 13 - Art as a (W)hole by Andrew Gavinet

Page 15 - Steve Jobs Movie Review by Liam Gallagher

Page 16- Home by Emily Glennon

Page 18 - Homecoming by Ty Martin

Page 21 Volleyball - by The Girls

Page 22 Tennis - by Spencer Niehaus

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Educators Have Lots of Ideas About Education

Math Problems

The Problem Is Getting Them Into America’s Classrooms

21st Century Learning Since the rise of the personal computer, using technology for education has been a talking point for almost every major politician and educational analysis, but during the monumental rise of personal computers in education, often times the story of the teachers and the material is left untold. In today’s world, school districts are quick to adopt new technology, but often struggle to implement new educational research and material.

The Effects Of Common Core While technology can be implemented in schools very quickly, changing the curriculum is a longer process. To researchers, who are constantly uncovering the best teaching methods the slow pace of curriculum change can pose a challenge. In an article in Scientific American in 2014, Joan Ferrini, an educator at the National Science Foundation said that “The thing with education research, as with many other fields is that there are typically long trajectories of work. It is very unlikely that any single study in a short period will have any impact.” When a new set of controversial national curriculum, standards called common core were introduced about 5

years ago, educators saw the Common Core as a way to implement tons of education science research in classrooms across America. Common core offered a way for education research to make its way to the mainstream. The standards are based on recent education research, so they provided an easy way for researchers to get their findings to America’s students. However, UCLA Professor Megan Franke, says that “We know from research that giving everybody curriculum, doesn’t mean that everybody’s going to do the same thing”. While updates in the curriculum have provided educators a way to get what they know to millions of student, for scientists who want to focus on the teachers, the rode to actually implementing this research is much longer.

Problems Posed Professor Megan Franke studies how young people learn mathematics at UCLA. Currently she is working on a project about mathematical coherence, which means she is looking at how students can build on their learning when they reach a new grades instead of relearning all the material. She looks at what teachers should do, independent of curriculum, to help students. No matter what she and her colleagues discover, however, the road to classroom

Research Is Getting To Students In The Richest Schools, Not The Schools That Need it Most is very long. Researchers who look at teaching, have traditionally relied on furlough days and conferences to get their ideas on how to teach to America’s many teachers.

Dr. Franke says that budget cuts and time constraints make it difficult to hold Teacher development days. It can also be tough to send teachers to conferences as they can be difficult for public schools to afford. Because of these problems researchers also try to put their research in literature for teachers. However, teachers often don’t have enough time to review the research, and even then the literature can be too complicated to understand.

Charlene Brown, a primary education teacher at a public school in Homestead Florida, said that she has a hard time finding time in her busy schedule to read up on the latest education research. Although professional development days have not been scaled back in her district, she said her school struggles to find the funds to send her to education conferences.

Outlook In today’s world, once a teacher finishes graduate school, the teacher is poised to almost never get any more educational instruction. Here at Notre Dame, we’re lucky enough to have teachers who go to conferences, and do professional development, but millions of teachers across America don’t have those luxuries. While America’s problems with education are deeply rooted in other socio-economic issues, getting the wealth of education research into America’s classrooms would certainly help fix America’s problems with education.

Written BY

Peter C. Smith

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Japan: Hunter Thornton Story by Ty Martin Layout by Andrew Gavinet

O ver the summer one of our Notre Dame students, Hunter Thornton, traveled to Japan along with a group of honor society students. From Tokyo, Sendai, Kensennuma, Hiroshima, and Kyoto, his trip was an amazing adventure. I recently sat down with him and discussed his feelings about the trip.

Hunter Thornton first gave me an overall perspective on the trip, which he felt went extremely well."I've experienced a country I've always wanted to see," said Thornton.

He described his trip to be full of new experiences and full of adventure. Thornton had first hand experienced Japanese culture. He lived with a Japanese family for the majority of his time visiting and was able to get a feel of a different cultural dynamic. The Japanese language also played a big part in his trip, "I used what I learned in school in real life," Thornton explained.

Although surrounded by other American teenagers, he was fully immersed in Japanese culture and with culture...comes food! "I ate amazing Japanese food! That's way better than american Japanese food." Thornton joked. "But one night we were served fish testicles...it was kind of gross."

He also believes that Americans should realize how important relations between Japan and America are. He believes we should always be respectful and keep the relation intact. While in Japan, Thornton and the other students visited the Hiroshima memorial. Thornton mentioned that it is a reminder of what we did to Japan yet also a reminder of how we grew and were able to mend the bonds between our two countries.

"I used to say that if I had one wish, I would wish that I knew everything thing that there is to know," Despite all the great experiences Thornton had, this trip also required him to go outside of his comfort zone. Thornton told me, the more he wanted to learn about something, the more he wanted to step out of his comfort zone.

"If I do this for many years to come rather than staying inside where it is comfortable and watching my life pass by, I will accomplish more and feel more fulfilled by the time my life is over," Thornton elaborates. He told me of his desire to learn and the want to know as much as possible, "I used to say that if I had one wish, I would wish that I knew everything thing that there is to know," Thornton continues. "I see now that attaining knowledge without actually having the experience to go with it defeats the purpose of knowledge itself." Thornton overall realized how important it is to learn, whether about people, places, or things, and to appreciate life. He plans on using this knowledge in his future life and study.

Thornton finished with, "In my life, in the future, I know that I will remember how important it is to genuinely want to learn something. If I keep this in mind at all times and practice it daily, I am sure I will learn a lot."

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College Isn’t Fair

By Andrew Gavinet

College is a time to learn and progress as a person. A time of self-discovery and maturity. Applying to college is stressful and pain inducing. A time of tears and anxiety. The stark contrast isn’t without reason. When you really think about it, the college you attend dictates many aspects of your life. Your future job, residence, and possibly your significant other can all be changed just by which college says yes and which says no. But fear not, aside from counselors and teachers happy to guide you along the path towards acceptance, some colleges are willing to meet you face to face. This was the case on Sunday, September 20th at Cal State Northridge where the annual college fair was held. “ Ask about the climate” said school counselors Mrs. Pantell and Mrs. Dickman when I asked them about their tips for students. “ LA has a very different climate from the rest of the country and if you’re going to the northwest or east coast you need to be prepared for the change in weather.” The counselors also said “ Make sure you are aware of impacted majors (majors that fill up quickly during application such as engineering and biology) to make sure you can get into both the school and major you want to.”

Even with colleges as big as UCLA and as small as Mount Union, there is something you never thought about that could alter your opinion. That Is where the school representatives come in, eager to fill you with knowledge and help make the college apps process just a little less confusing.” I found it informative because I knew what schools I was interested in,” said Senior Clare Lund of Flintridge Sacred Heart about her college fair experience. This was not an uncommon sentiment expressed around the fair; fellow students such as Notre Dame Senior Erik Valentine said “ I found it so informative that I’m looking at schools that I talked to there that I never even considered before”. Though don’t just go in expecting to be razzled and dazzled by school representatives and their statistics. It is key to know what you are looking for and prepare accordingly. “I knew what questions I had to ask, “ said Lund, “But if I hadn’t come prepared I don’t think it would have been useful”. So when going to these fairs please remember, in the college apps process you shouldn’t waste anything. Time being the crucial one.

Profile Anne Aubuchon

Article By Annika Pearson Layout By Emily Glennon

Y ou may have seen her work on social media, or if you’re lucky, in person, especially now that it’s October. Senior Anne Aubuchon is skilled at special effects makeup. Her keen eye and steady hand make her perfect for this demanding hobby.

Anne started doing makeup when she was twelve years old, but has surprisingly never taken a class. She is self taught, and has become so talented that she teaches classes at a Makeup Studio.

Her favorite types of makeup to create are horror and fantasy, as well as old age makeup (making someone look older than they are). Anne says that she learned a lot and was inspired by watching The Walking Dead. Now she claims she tries to produce “more and more detailed and exotic pieces”. After high school Anne “not only could do [makeup] as a career, but plan[s] on it.” Her ambitions are clear, and her passion is present. She appreciates the uniqueness and liberal aspects and looks forward to “creating something totally new”. Anne also added, “To be able to go past the normal and be expected to do something different is beyond incredible.” We look forward to seeing her career flourish as she prepares to graduate from Notre Dame, and now you know Knights, if you are ever in need of help on Halloween, or even trick your parents and friends, Anne is the one to go to.

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A Glimpse of Horror

By Annika Pearson From gory stitches and stab marks to Effie Trinket’s eccentric facades in the The Hunger Games, or spilled guts and stab marks to the roaming zombies in The Walking Dead, special effects makeup has proven that it deserves just as much spotlight as the actor wearing it.

These uber-talented artists responsible for the jaw-dropping transformations have an eye for creativity beyond a normal makeup artist that relies on their ability to create these unique characters. Famous shows such as American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, and The Evil Dead all work with professional artists to convey and perfect their characters. Professional makeup artist Myke Michaels has been doing makeup for thirty years now, and has built up quite the resume.

Q: How did Myke get into the makeup industry?

A: He started in high fashion and competed in hair and makeup competitions all over the world. While working he met many famous artists such as Marilyn Munroe's makeup artist and picked up techniques from each person he met.

After being asked to try special effects makeup, Myke said he loved it. He was a talented painter and sculptor before, and knew special effects makeup was the perfect medium.

Q: What movies or tv shows has he worked for?

A: Over 350. A few that you would recognize are: the Taken series, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dracula, The Big Lebowski, Creature Feature, Vampire Diaries, Star Trek, and MADtv. Q: Has any of production he worked on been nominated for any awards?

A: The Big Lebowski won a total of four awards and had fourteen nominations.

MADtv's makeup and hair crew won the show sixteen Emmy Awards®, one of which Michaels was working as a main artist with them.

Photo courtesy of mykewolfmichaels.com

Q: What kind of makeup is his favorite to do? Why? A: He surprisingly prefers beauty makeup because he enjoys making people look like someone else.

Q: What is a common misconception people have about special effects makeup?

A: Special effects makeup is not all about gore and blood. A more diverse artist can change a person’s face to make them unrecognizable to their family. It includes getting rid of/giving tattoos and making a 30 year old look 50.

Q: Has he ever been starstruck by any celebrities he has worked with?

A: No, considering he’s worked with almost every celebrity imaginable. Myke admits some of his favorites to work with are Al Pacino and Anne Margaret, and said he is great friends with Owen Wilson. He also has worked with Jackie Chan, Mel Gibson, Mel Brooks, Jeff Bridges, and Channing Tatum.

Q: Does he have any advice for people who are interested in the field?

A: “You can’t have an ego, because you’re not the person in the chair.” Myke emphasized the necessity of passion in your work, noting several times how vital it is to be in love with makeup because there are always people who want it more.

Q: Any general advice for us as we start thinking about out career paths?

A: I“If you don’t really madly love what you’re doing, don’t do it,” Michales says.

“Practice, train, and don’t ever stop learning because the moment you stop learning is when you fall out of business.”

The Wonders of Horror: A Movie Review of

By Nick Han Layout by Alex Stephenson

SCREAM

No one made horror films better than Wes Craven. He did not just make movies, he changed the way we watch and look at horror films. If you watched any horror flick in the past ten years you can see the influence that he had on every horror film maker. One of his all-time greatest film is Scream. Debuted in December of 1996, this all-time classic made $103,001,286 in the U.S domestic box office and spawned three sequels as well as a new TV show on MTV, and it is easy to see why.

We follow the character, Sidney Prescott (played by Neve Campbell) a high schooler who near the one year anniversary of her mother’s death hears the news that two of her classmates (Kevin Patrick Walls and Drew Barrymore) were murdered by a mysterious killer. Now Sidney and a group of her friends are the target of this masked killer.

What makes this movie great is that it makes fun of the horror genre. What Wes Craven and screenwriter, Kevin Williamson, did is fascinating. The characters in the film know what to do because they have seen horror films like Halloween. We see one character talk about the rules of surviving a horror film: that you have to be a virgin and you have to not do drugs because the baddies in the world are the one’s who get slashed in movies. This movie has a very meta nature to it which gives the movie a nice comic relief.

They poke fun at Hollywood, referencing actors like Tom

ND on Horror: Sophomore Peter Smiith:

““I don’t really like or watch scary films.”

Cruise and Jamie Lee Curtis and talking about who would play them in the film about them.

The acting is pretty phenomenal for a horror movie. From the performance of Neve Campbell we can feel the animosity of finding the killer and the suspense when we see the killer chasing her and her friends. Speaking of her friends, we get to see actors like Rose McGowan, who plays Sidney’s best friend Tatum and David Arquette who plays Dewey the clumsy new cop in town.

Courteney Cox (from Friends) also plays the reporter, Gale Weathers, in whom Sydney initially dislike because she is writing a book about her recently deceased mother, but slowly turns into a helpful ally by the third act. This whole movie has a campy vibe going on, so for some people it maybe too much. But even bad acting is ok in a slasher film; if anything it makes the movie more enjoyable. And let’s not forget that the Fonz is in this film, which by itself makes this movie great.

By revitalizing the slasher films in the late 90s, Wes Craven truly did the impossible. This ultra-violent film is not just fun, it’s entertainment at its finest By not taking the material to seriously and poking fun at the horror genre this movie was an instant classic from the start. Thank you Mr. Craven for all you have done not just for this genre, but for the movie industry as a whole. You will be surely missed.

Junior Madison McGuirt:

“Nightmare on Elm Street is one of my favorite horror classics.”

Senior Jack Brady:

“I really liked the movie Scream. It combines humor and horror.”

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full of American-sounding guitar riffs and a heavy chorus and “Eighty Four”, a pure rock song ridden with catchy teenage upset.

By Emily Glennon Their influences for this album become evident in the electric keyboard sounds at the beginning of “(I Wanna Be Your) Everyday” Little Victories is the second studio album from the four-piece Irish band, (very “Stairway to Heaven”), and in the spooky bassline and emotionThe Strypes. The Strypes consists al guitar solo of “Rejection” (think of Ross Farrelly (lead vocals), Evan Walsh (drums), Pete O’Hanlon (bass), Arctic Monkeys circa 2007).

Upon hearing Little Victories and Josh McClorey (guitar and back- for the first time, I didn’t absolutely ing vocals). Among their accomplishlove it.

But as with most albums, it ments are befriending Sir Elton John, has only gotten better each time I opening for Foo Fighters and Arctic listen.

Monkeys at different European gigs, Their debut and playing festivals such as SXSW album, Snapshot, in Austin, Texas and T in the Park in captured the Scotland. attention of many

This record is a huge shift famous fans. from their debut album, Snapshot, a collection of songs inspired by 60’s rock n roll and old blues covers. Of “Snapshot” the singles released on the new

Many have criticized Little Victories either for its homogeneousness or for the obvious influences of other bands present, but I think these serve the album well. The songs flow nicely and you can hear everything from Zeppelin-esque guitar solos to ska beats reminiscent of The Specials.

And every time you think they are straying too far from their blues/R&B roots, the harmonica comes rushing in from the background. As Farrelly was quoted saying in a recent Rolling Stone interview, “[The Strypes are] not playing blues or ska or punk – [they’re] playing it all together”, and it works.

In their sophomore album, Little Victories, The Strypes have proven they are a band to watch.

“Little Victories”

ART AS A (W)HOLE In honor of the Pope’s recent visit to America with his message of love and tolerance. We present this story of LGBT Art Community via An examination of the (W)hole Art Exhibit of Katleyn Dorroh and LGBT Art as whole

By Andrew Gavinet Layout By Peter C. Smith

A

rt is the most honest of all forms of human expression. As long as civilization has been around there have been songs, paintings, and stories encapsulating happiness, sadness, and everything in between. Art is universal, no culture is complete without it. As such, it is vital to any group of people to not just express their artwork freely but to use their artwork to express themselves. Nowhere is this more evident than in the gay rights movement. Whose voice, just like their art, has faced much scrutiny throughout the years.

Back in the day sexuality was something to be neither seen nor heard. It was quiet, domesticated, and introverted. That was just heterosexual sexuality, never mind the other groups of people who could not even dare to put how they felt into pen and paper or oil and canvas. As the world slowly changed so too did LGBT art and activism. The LGBT gallery I visited at the Ed Gould Place the perfect example of this; with UC Irvine graduate Katelyn Dorroh using the Cooper Do-Nuts LA riots of 1959 (widely considered the first gay uprising in modern history) as inspiration for her minimalist take on the historic event.

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Using a simple four wall room and gallery space, she tells the story of the hot, humid night which led to the eventful showdown between police and gay men. “My show represents the Cooper Do-nuts Riot as a stand in for any historical event, but not necessarily solely as the event itself” said Dorroh,“ I am presenting my own biography and Cooper Do-nuts as subjects to explore how events fall somewhere in between being remembered or forgotten”. This is a key message for Dorroh who seeks not just how we store and analyze historical information; but how we interpret it as well.

“I believe part of what art is, is a different way of

communicating and a different way of connecting with others” Katelyn Dorroh

Artist I also interviewed Mat Gleason, an art critic and contributor for Huffington Post, on the current state of the LGBT community in art; “The art world is perhaps the most open-minded community on earth when it comes to accepting LGBT people” said Gleason. “ Someone’s LGBT status is less significant to people in the art world than their hair color”.

“The more closely an institution is to the mainstream of society i think the more retienece you see in embracing art and artists who deliver LGBT themes.”

Mat Gleason Art Critic It is nice to reflect back on this sentiment and see the openness present in the creative world. Which beautifully reflected the artwork depicting the struggle of some of the first gay rights activists. The exhibit’s honesty and sentiment towards this was appreciated by some who was happy to learn

about the type of history we are not taught in schools. It does remind the viewer and in some ways the artists just how far society has come. Yet it also reminds us of the shortcomings and faults that continue to plague the rights of racial, sexual, and religious minorities in this country. Though, artists like Dorrorh strive to change that. “ I believe part of what art is,” said Dorroh, “Is a different way of communicating and a different way of connecting with others”.

All of this and more is encapsulated in Dorroh’s powerful exhibit. Though with such a minimalist setting, and very powerful ideas and history in play, I started to wonder what the current state of LGBT art was. Then I realized it was not my question to answer.

Dorroh argues “That there are symbols all throughout nature and even in our very genes, and that there is a constant process of encoding and decoding information. In many ways I believe artists have known this- and we understand that communication can occur without alpha-numeric characters or the spoken word”.

It is therefore up to the new generation of LGBT artists to branch out and encapsulate thoughts and emotions that cannot be contained in simple words and numbers. To bring forth thoughts and ideas that only art can truly express.

The Gallery is located at The Village at the Ed Gould Plaza. The opening reception took place on Friday, September 4th. It ran through October 17 on free admission. For further lisitings of Art Galleries please visit lalgbtcenter.org

MOVIE REVIEW

STEVE JOBS

By Liam Gallagher Layout by Emily Glennon

Rating: R Release Date: October 9th, 2015 Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin Studio: Universal Pictures

Recently I was able to take part in a review screening of possibly one of the best films this year, Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs is a dramatic biopic starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, and Jeff Daniels. The film takes place in the moments before four Steve Jobs-hosted press conferences and attempts to show Jobs in a way that portrays his personality truer to character than the previous film.

No footage from the actual press conferences is shown in the film. The conferences shown are for the Mac, NExT, and iMac. Each of these conferences take place at a distinct point in Jobs’ life and are meant to show a progression in his character as he becomes more humbled.

To my surprise, the acting in Steve Jobs was great.

Michael Fassbender doesn't really look like Steve Jobs, but he was fantastic in the role and completely blew Ashton Kutcher out of the water. The most surprising performance was Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak. I've seen a lot of his work and across the board it's pretty terrible, but here he's great. He plays the role realistically and doesn't act like he does in most of his movies. Maybe he's just better at being a whiny complainer than a funny man.

The film itself is entertaining, but it has a few glaring issues. One of these is the end scene which, don’t get me wrong, is probably the best scene, but is unrealistic compared to the rest of the film.

source: gizmodo.co.uk

This is because it goes against Jobs’ character and likely never actually happened Also the very first scene of the movie has its impact taken away by a really tense scene following it. While those are minor aesthetic problems, the real issue with the film is how it portrays Jobs. The filmmakers don’t deliver on what they advertised they never really show Jobs as a “mean guy”.

Overall Steve Jobs is an interesting way to show a brief look into the Apple creator’s life. It manages to be consistently intriguing the whole way through with only a few shortcomings. Though at times it feels like the filmmakers are somewhat kissing up to Jobs, it still manages to feel real. I recommend seeing Steve Jobs. It’s an intelligent film that’s gives an insight into a unique man’s life, and this is all coming from a guy who doesn’t even like Apple. Steve Jobs is a four out of five stars.

In Summary

Three things you'll like 1. Fantastic casting all members can carry a scene 2.mentions details about Jobs' life that most people don't know.

3. Shows Jobs as a villain which is fairly unique to this movie Three things you might dislike 1. Fassbender looks nothing like Jobs and it ruins the effect 2. Some scenes are too “Hollywood” and ruin the realism 3. Movie is choppy at times and always seems to feel like it's about to end.

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“HOME”

By Emily Glennon Layout by Peter C. Smith and Emily

Words mean different things to everyone. Past experiences, people we encounter and things we learn all impact the connotations we attach to different ideas or words. I asked several of my artist friends to create their interpretation of the word “home”. Here are their drawings.

Janice

Yi

Theo

Hong

Clayton

Nadeau

Anthony

Marable

Juliette

Federoff Nicole

Hoang

Jack

Kennedy

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WITH TY MARTIN

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WHAT TO WEAR: GIRLS First start with the base, the dress. A good starting point is to pick your favorite color (as long as it’s nothing neon or mint green). If you can’t find your favorite color than find the best shade that flatters you.

Next, look for shoes that’ll make your legs look like fire. Remember to make sure they fit, so no one has to has to yell, “timber!” when you fall from your stilettos. Remember, even if it hurts, beauty is pain.

Finally, find some bling and do your hair! Take that bird’s nest and turn it into Niagara Falls of luscious hair. Next, find some bling for your neck and wrists. If you’re not Kylie Jenner, like most of us aren’t, then you probably don’t own eight Cartier bracelets to share among your friends.

So, go for some vintage bracelets and embrace your Marilyn Monroe. Now for your neck, make sure you don’t wear a chocker, and that your necklace accentuates your dress’s neckline.

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Hair

Combed/Gelled

Tie

Calvin Klein

Suit

Armani

WHAT TO WEAR: BOYS Now guys listen up! There’s not a lot you can do as apposed to girls but you can still look sharp and impress your date, First up, get your act together and put on a nice tux or dress-shirt with a satin tie.

Second, cover those feet with some top-notch dress shoes to make everywhere you go an event! Along with those, pick out a classy pair a slacks and your outfit is ready.

Finally! Now for the finishing touches, be sure to find a nice cologne such as, Chanel Bleu or Givenchy Casual Chic, and let your date smell their way to happiness. Make sure your hair is as nice as can be(without greasing your entire head back).

Shoes Gucci

Writing: Audrey Azera, Katie Crowe, Olivia Horowitz Layout: Emily Glennon

VOLLEYBALL

Three months ago the Volleyball

team began their schedule of getting ready for their season. The team spent the summer practicing, drills, conditioning, and getting ready for some of their tough opponents. “It was fun, we got to bond with the team before the season started, which I think helped us get prepared for this season.” Said Margaret

In addition to practicing the team also got a new coach. Mr. Ben Diaz, the team is really excited about training with their new coach this year and they look forward to competing in the CIF playoffs. Coach Ben comes to ND with eleven years of experience working with several different volleyball teams ranging from San Gabriel Club to South Pasadena High School. He has given the team several goals he wants to imple-

ment this year: to create better team chemistry, mental toughness, and not to be afraid to play against anyone coming their way. According to Senior Taylor Stafford-Smith, “Coach Ben has really helped us improve our game and change the way we played from the since the beginning of summer practice.” One of the main things that attracted Coach Ben to Notre Dame was its D1-AA status and the players completive drive to win. He believes this is the school to pursue because of the way the players love the sport.

The team has a 8 and 3 record (as of print), but they are looking forward to playing their toughest opponent Harvard Westlake because their coach Ben Diaz has prepared the girls both physically and mentally to be prepared for this game. Right

now Harvard Westlake’s team is very strong in their mental toughness, “Harvard Westlake is one of our biggest rivals, they are skilled and they are mentally very tough, which is something that is necessary to have in this sport.” – Taylor Stafford-Smith.

There is no doubt that Harvard Westlake will be one of the Lady Knights toughest opponents. However with the preparation that Coach Ben Diaz is giving the team, the girls will be ready for any challenge.

As the team gets ready for playing against some tough opponents, there is one thing for sure that you can say about the Lady Knights, They are a close-knit team with an excellent coach, and we are sure the girls volleyball team will have an amazing season.

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GIRLS TENNIS

Written by Spencer Niehaus, Layout by Emily Glennon and Peter C. Smith

VARSITY The 2015 girls Varsity team is looking strong this year, already off to a 3-2 start. Senior player Jessica Wyrick-Solari had the following to say about the team this year, “Our team is going to be very successful this year, we have a lot of strong freshman and we’re hoping to win league”. The team set out this season with high standards, enthusiasm, and skill. The Lady Knights are looking to improve upon last year’s second place finish. Senior Georgia Peoples talked about last year’s team performance “As a team we had a really good year because we all played well together and wanted to do our best”. They are training hard every day under the beating sun to make it to first in the mission league.

Their determination has been unwavering and it shows in their decisive wins against Chaminade, Burroughs, and West Ranch. With the coveted first place finish in their sights,

the girls will stop at nothing to obtain it. Led by their captains: Morgan Arroyo, Avery Aude, and Lauren Sandifer, the veteran team dominates their opponents with huge 17-1 and 16-2 blow out victories. Jessica Wyrick-Solari had the following to say about their win over La Canada “Our win over La Canada was really good, we really needed the win and we all played great”. Head coach Pat Cupo works with the girls every practice out on the tennis courts, helping them improve their game. With only a few games left in the season, be sure to make it to one of our girls Varsity tennis matches.

Some of their upcoming matches are against Marymount, Marlborough, Louisville, and Harvard Westlake. Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at 3 and 4 pm.

JUNIOR VARSITY The 2015 girls Varsity team is looking strong this year, already off to a 3-2 start. Senior player Jessica Wyrick-Solari had the following to say about the team this year, “Our team is going to be very successful this year, we have a lot of strong freshman and we’re hoping to win league”. The team set out this season with high standards, enthusiasm, and skill. The Lady Knights are looking to improve upon last year’s second place finish. Senior Georgia Peoples talked about last year’s team performance “As a team we had a really good year because we all played well together and wanted to do our best”. They are training hard every day under the beating sun to make it to first in the mission league. Their determination has been unwavering and it shows in their decisive wins against Chaminade, Burroughs, and West Ranch. With the coveted first place finish

in their sights, the girls will stop at nothing to obtain it. Led by their captains: Morgan Arroyo, Avery Aude, and Lauren Sandifer, the veteran team dominates their opponents with huge 17-1 and 16-2 blow out victories. Jessica Wyrick-Solari had the following to say about their win over La Canada “Our win over La Canada was really good, we really needed the win and we all played great”. Head coach Pat Cupo works with the girls every practice out on the tennis courts, helping them improve their game. With only a few games left in the season, be sure to make it to one of our girls Varsity tennis matches. Some of their upcoming matches are against Marymount, Marlborough, Louisville, and Harvard Westlake. Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at 3 and 4 pm.

VAR SCHEDULE

JV SCHEDULE

10/13

10/13

3:00 PM @Marlborough Location: 5851 Clinton St. Los Angeles, CA

3:00 PM @Marlborough Location: 10460 Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA

10/15

10/20

2:30 PM @Louisville Location: 23400 Park Sorrento Calabasas, CA

2:30 PM @Harvard Westlake Location: 5800 Fulton Ave. Van Nuys, CA

10/20

10/22

2:30 PM Harvard Westlake Location: Braemar

2:30 PM Marymount Location: Notre Dame High School

10/22

10/29

3:00 PM @Marymount Location: 10460 Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA

3:00 PM Marlborough Location: Notre Dame High School

10/29

2:30 PM Marlborough Location: Braemar

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