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The Aleppo Effect

BY: Eliot Hack, AOS Baking & Pastry

Aleppo, is not just the war trodden city in Syria that Gary Johnson didn’t know about.

Aleppo is also a spice, a fruity and spicy chili pepper riding below the food trend radar. The Aleppo pepper is grown, dried, and roughly ground in the old port city of Aleppo, Syria. The terroir of this chili has cooks begging for more around the world.

The smoky spice brings out new and unexpected flavors in dishes as simple as roasted potatoes.

The delicious addition to the spice cabinet is becoming ex-

cultures and flavor. With no end in sight to the wretched war, the candidates for the upcoming presidential election have taken their positions.

Clinton and Trump continue to encourage a no-fly zone.

The idea is to exterminate any air defense system in Syria and setting up an almost Big Brother eye watch service over the country. The Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin are allies. Russia and America are not on the best of terms. If the no-fly zone were

Destruction from shelling in Syria’s capital city; Aleppo. Where to date, an estimated 470,000 people have died. photo courtesy: Russian News Feed

Edible Cannabis: The Next Oil Boom?

BY: Kevin Markey, Editor-in-Chief

‘Prop 64’ in California, ‘Question 2’ in Nevada, ‘Question 4’ in Massachusetts, ‘Question 1’ in Maine, and ‘Prop 205’ in Arizona.

In less than three weeks, these five states will attempt to legalize the use, sale, and cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes. If they pass, they will join Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska as the only states to have implemented such laws. The

country is in the midst of a paradigm shift, however as it has been proven throughout our history, we do not make these shifts quickly.

Democratic change is slow, for instance; California passed legal medical marijuana in 1996, and now 20 years later Texas is voting to allow their sick to medicate.

So why now? With everything else that is happening in our world, how is that ‘getting high’ is so important? Well, mainly because there is enough public support of marijuana that the corpo-

rate world finally felt comfortable backing legalization. Pharmaceutical companies will now be able to test and research TCH pills, and now the tobacco companies will be able to mass-produce marijuana cigarettes.

Over the last year the legal sale of marijuana has almost doubled, from $1.5 billion to $2.7 billion. Yes, in case you skimmed that stat, that’s billion with a ‘B’.

But with legalization on the ballot in five more states this Novem-

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tinct due to the ongoing civil war in Syria. The city was an important stop on the Silk Road voyage, a center for trade since the 2nd millennium BC. More recently, the 2004 census revealed Aleppo is Syria’s largest city with over two million residents.

Since 2011, Aleppo has been torn apart by war, the rich history of the city gone along with two-thirds of the population.

This is one of the biggest issues of 2016 but it continues to go underreported by once-respectable news organizations around the globe. Falling victim to this senseless violence is first and foremost the families crushed by collapsing buildings and ripped apart by exploding ordinance.

The Aleppo pepper is also falling victim. The pepper piques the taste buds with fruity notes and a veil of smoked brazilnuts, yielding unexpected flavors in even the most mundane dishes. Aleppo is suffering and losing their people

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to occur, American planes trolling the skies could turn into an air fight between American and Russian warplanes. Trump states he would like to work together with the Syrian government to expel the Islamic State. In another infamous Trump quote, “Assad is killing ISIS, Russia is killing ISIS, Iran is killing ISIS.” He believes that Aleppo is no longer of concern due to the fact that “Aleppo has basically fallen”, and the concentration should be put on fighting the Islamic State.

Neither major party candidate is quite clear on their intentions, although some sparkling ideas hover in the abyss of the election. Independent of whom is elected, Aleppo is becoming a fallen city, a once lively and important trading hub turned to a pile of gravel. But we cannot forget its people or culture, inclusive of it’s Aleppo chili with flavor just as sensual, exciting, unexpected as the place itself.

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PUBLISHER The Student Affairs Division EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kevin J. Markey LAYOUT EDITOR Alexis A. Brown ADVERTISING MANAGER Sue Haug CONTRIBUTORS Eliot Hack Alison Sprong Lauren Byrne Rachel Price April Johnson Sean Morrill Lynnardo Holland

From the Editor’s Desk

Alexis Brown Ian Gilchrist Cindy Yuong Maddie Paras Samantha Sherwood Kevin Markey Matthew Stocker

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La Papillote, the Newspaper of the Culinary Institute of America since 1979, is dedicated to respecting the mission, history and values of the college. Our primary purpose is to report the news of the institution to the students and other members of the campus community. We examine contemporary issues of the food service and hospitality industries to inform, challenge and develop the minds of students as they aspire to leadership roles in their chosen profession. We reflect the diverse views of the student body and provide a forum for civil discussion.

Above all else, in our reporting and features, we strive to be accurate, fair, unbiased and free from distortion. Whenever we portray someone in a negative light or accuse a party of wrongdoing, we will make a real effort to obtain and print a response from that subject in the same issue. We will not plagiarize.

Articles and features are expected to be independent assessments on a topic by an individual author. The views expressed are those of the author’s alone. They do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of La Papillote or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The Culinary Institute of America, or any entity of, or affiliated with the college.

FOOD REVIEW POLICY

As a valuable part of our content, La Papillote offers restaurant reviews. It is in the best interest of our readership to be honest, accurate and fair in providing information and judgment on these establishments. Reviews will reflect the writer’s opinions about the menu, atmosphere and service. Whenever possible, reviews will be conducted with complete anonymity. Permission from the restaurants will not be secured prior. All issues of La Papillote are available online, therefore, the critiqued restaurants, along with the public, can view editions at anytime on the web.

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Fellow Students,

In case you have been living under a rock the last 15 months and weren’t aware, there is a Presidential election coming up in just two weeks. For those of you who have stayed current during this ridiculous election cycle I feel it is a safe assumption that you like me, couldn’t be more ready for November 9th. Though, I guess that all depends on which of the candidates you all are voting for and of course, who wins.

While the differences between the candidates are limited, the differences of their supporters are vast. Our nation is divided, in opinions, race, gender, and wealth. The worst thing we can do is accept that these divisions are the status quo. America was founded on the idea that we will disagree, but not that we will hate those that we disagree with.

So no matter who wins on November 8th, whether it is the person you support or the one you don’t, just don’t hate. Accept that through democracy our country has made a decision and it is now up to us as a people to sort it all out and live with each other. But, as I am sure you have heard a hundred times, just make sure you vote.

This is our chance to have our voices heard, even if you think no one is listening.

Sláinte, Kevin J. Markey Editor-in-Chief

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CIA Trans Talk

BY: Sean Morrill, BBA Intraprenuership

“I want everyone to know what it feels like to be misgendered,” said CIA student Carter Medchill.

I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Carter and discuss the realities that trans people face every day. We talked about many topics; from binding, to advocacy, coming out, and dysphoria. Here at The Culinary Institute of America(CIA), the faculty and staff have made great strides to improve the quality of life for our trans community, and it’s important that as a student body we do a little bit of learning ourselves.

What has the CIA done to accommodate the Trans Community? Last Year, Chefs and Professors went through a training program to put aside any beliefs they may hold for the betterment of the students. Carter says that sometimes it isn’t perfect, but the effort the staff makes is phenomenal. CIA has also provided gender neutral restrooms around campus, which are mostly in Roth Hall, so that Trans students aren’t leered at for going to a restroom while they’re in class. Finally, CIA has implemented a system for allowing Trans students to live with someone of their real gender, not the one they were assigned at birth. To paraphrase, you can apply for gender exclusive housing with residence life, and if you don’t already have a room-

mate in mind when you arrive on campus, you can be housed for up to six weeks by yourself so that you can find one. When I asked Carter how he felt about the changes he responded, “It makes me feel safer than I am at home. There’s always someone to go to on campus. “

When I asked Carter how the CIA could be more accommodating to Trans students, his response was to include some discussion of out vibrant LGBT community on campus during orientation, especially some facts about Trans individuals. Actually, Carter would like to do this himself, and eventually reach beyond the school and become an advocate for Trans rights in his community and ultimately the culinary industry as a whole. Carter also mentioned some other ways that CIA could accommodate specifically female to male Trans students, including medical passes for students who are binding. Binding is a non-surgical process of reducing the size of breasts in order to have a masculine chest, which can bruise ribs, and restrict movement. This can also apply to students taking T-shots, Testosterone injections that make a series of physical and mental changes for those transitioning or those who are suffering from dysphoria.

Now, let’s talk about pronouns. First things first,

there are many different ways that somebody might ask that you refer to them as, but normally there are three different sets. There are masculine pronouns (He, Him, His), feminine pronouns (She, Her, Hers), and gender neutral pronouns (They, Them, Their). It’s important to note that while the gender neutral pronouns mentioned are traditionally plural, it is also acceptable to use them singularly to refer to a person who is gen-

& Drink Awards, recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, NY. Hosted by television personality Mo Rocca, the awards celebrate “what’s inspiring the new generation of eaters, drinkers, and innovators.”

“There is no better confirmation of the CIA’s leadership and innovation than the

fact that—in addition to this award—17 of my fellow alumni were nominated for awards tonight,” said management graduate Fletcher Tingle ’16, in accepting the Innovation Award on behalf of the college.

Established and rising CIA graduates who won Taste Talks Awards included:

der neutral, agender, or gender fluid. However, there is a movement to create singular gender neutral pronouns (Ze, Zir, Xe).

While there are many pronouns to use, the proper pronouns to use are determined by the person that they will be referring to. It all comes down to respect, and understanding everyone’s differences. One last quote from Carter, “for me, being Transgender means not being comfortable in the body you were born in, but I

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am proud to be Trans!”

Unfortunately, not everywhere in our country is as progressive and rational as our campus. In March of this year, North Carolina passed a law that ended anti-discrimination protections for Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and intersex individuals, and legislated that in government buildings, people may only use restrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificates. This is problematic for many reasons, mainly because in North Carolina you can only alter your birth certificate if you’ve had sexual reassignment surgery. Therefore many transgendered people cannot use the most appropriate bathroom.

Consider a man who transitioned from being a woman ten years ago, who looks entirely masculine. He has a full beard, a toned masculine body, but could cannot afford the surgery to change his genitals, walking into a women’s bathroom. I think a few people might be thrown off.

Fortunately, here at the CIA, we see the fault in that thinking, and understand that what’s between someone’s legs doesn’t define them. Thanks to recent changes in the Title IX policies here at the CIA many of the buildings have converted specific gendered restroom into a non-specific all gender restroom. Hopefully, the nation continues it’s acceptence of the many differences of all of its peoples.

BY: Jeff Levine, Staff Contributor

CIA HONORED AT FIRST TASTE TALKS AWARDS

The CIA was an honoree at the newest, hippest awards night honoring the best of food and drink. The college received the Innovation Award for Best Academic Institution or Organization at the first Taste Talks Food

· John Besh ’92, Best New Restaurant: South (owner, Shaya) · Roy Choi ’98, Innovation Award: Best Startup (chef and co-owner, LocoL) · Francis Lam ’03, Media Award: Best Magazine or Newspaper Article (“Edna Lewis and the Black Roots of American Cooking, The New York Times) · Christine Langelier ’12, Outstanding Restaurant: National (general manager, Blue Hill at Stone Barns) · Alon Shaya ’99, Best New Chef: South and Best New Restaurant: South (partner and executive chef, Shaya)

The Michelin inspectors wrote the following about the restaurant: “The idea here is that there are no barriers between you and the chefs—and with an open kitchen on both sides there’s no danger of that. The two chefs worked at the Fat Duck in the UK so are experienced in modern techniques although, instead of theatrics, they often rework classic dishes to deliver the expected flavours in stimulating and original ways.”

ALUM EARNS STAR IN FIRST SINGAPORE MICHELIN GUIDE

Management graduate Fletcher Tingle ‘16, currently an MIT in The Bocuse Restaurant, accepting the Innovation Award on behalf of the CIA at the first Taste Talks Awards. photo courtesy: Katie Chow/Taste Talk Awards

The renowned Michelin Guide has published its first guide for Singapore, and a CIA graduate has earned a coveted star. Ivan Brehm ’05 is head chef at The Kitchen at Bacchanalia.

Chef Brehm grew up in Brazil. After graduating from the CIA, he refined his style at Per Se in New York City, Mugaritz in Spain, and the Fat Duck in England, before moving to Singapore to run the kitchen at Bacchanalia.

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Environmental Race

BY: Maddie Paras, AOS Culinary

Every four years we are faced with the same daunting task to decide the fate of our country.

Starting with many candidates, we narrow down to the two we feel can uphold the values and beliefs that we feel are of importance. With opinions flying, we are blindsided and left unaware of the true agendas and issues that are left on the table. In recent years, topics such as population growth, global warming, over-regulation, mal-regulation and how these topics, when combined, affect the world of food and sustainability. The next twenty-four days will be critical in determining the future of the food industry, as well as the Earth.

Even though a typical political agenda does not include concerns such as food, it has become apparent through recent studies that it may become a potential risk in years to come.

Problems such as sustainability, global warming, and population growth go far beyond just affecting the Earth, but also our chances of being able to inhabit the planet. Recent agendas have shown extremes on each side of the political spectrum of regulating the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are many problems that can and will arise when it comes to the EPA.

In the case of the EPA being over regulated there are multiple situations that could arise that will affect food and the hospitality industry. If agendas go through that support over regulation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it will slow down major industries that are regulated by the EPA such as agriculture and forestry. This would happen because the machinery used in agriculture uses fossil fuels that takes away from the environment, as well as release toxins into the atmosphere. This environmental hazard is what policies are aiming to end in this Presidential Election. Over regulation such as this would slow down and

potentially ruin the food industry.

On the other hand, in the case of under regulation it wouldn’t affect the food industry as much, but it would really give Mother Nature a chance to take over and start to grow again. If an agenda would be passed to give the EPA more leeway it would be positive in many ways for the environment. Even though industry would still stay at the same pace as it always has been, the EPA would have a chance to bring in environmentally friendly alternatives to maintain the level of production that is expected from industry in the United States. If an agenda of under regulating the EPA would pass it would allow the environment a chance to flourish, as well as prevent future pot holes in population growth, and global warming.

In regards to the bipolar agendas the two other major problems that still are on the table and would be affected by the over or under regulation of the Environmental Protection Agency are population growth, and climate change. Each of these topics are controversial and vital to pay attention to as they are becoming more severe as the years go by If the population were to grow more it would cause more climate change because of the need for more resources and a higher use of fossil fuels. If climate change becomes a detrimental situation it will affect population growth, because the Earth will no longer be able to sustain human life. Each of these could inflate or deflate depending on the agendas that get passed and each have their own positive and negative affects.

Climate change would become an issue if over regulation of the Environmental Protection Agency got passes. This is because if over regulation became a problem climate change would be severe because of the lack of involvement in policy the EPA would have. With the lack of care towards an environmentally

friendly policy it will create a gap between the environment and industry. Even though the use of machinery would go down due to the lack of tending to the farms to sell food to consumers would make people search for food in other ways that could potentially be detrimental. If this were to happen and we unknowingly use up vital resources it could cause a heat up or cool down of the Earth. Either way it would have a dramatic affect of population growth, because in either scenario human life cannot be sustained.

In the case of under regulation climate change would not be as hot of a topic as population growth would be. If the EPA has enough say in industries such as agriculture, that they regulate it could cause an influx in the population because of more resources that will be available. Population growth is a good thing until it reaches a breaking point of using more resources than it can give back. In a situation such as this it could cause more climate change because of the loss of balance in the environment that causes the Earth to either heat up or cool down. These scenarios are important reminders of the balance that is needed in agendas and the way we approach the environment.

Taking a closer look at the agendas that we are facing in the upcoming election, it is important to think of the potential pitfalls and positive outcomes that each can have. Neither agenda is perfect, and perfection is not necessary when approaching the environment, but driving for balance is. Ultimately we will never have a perfect ratio of environment and industry, but its important to think of ways that we can find a good mix. So in the next twenty-four days, as we are deciding the fate of our country, consider the agenda that would bring the best balance to us and Mother Nature.

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ber, the industry looks poised to continue its explosive growth for quite sometime.

Another industry that is about to emerge out of the legalization of marijuana is the edible marijuana industry. I’m sure everyone has heard of the infamous “pot-brownie’, but the world of edible marijuana is so much more than that. Infused Cannabis Foods, is a new market where the possibilities are endless. There are companies in the four existing legal recreational states that are producing everything from the usual cookies and lollypops, to

or the addition of cannabis to the ATF, FDA, or USDA. Safety of the people is paramount, which is one of the reasons why this has taken so long. Of course most are aware that marijuana is currently classified as a level 1 narcotic by the Drug Enforcement Agency.

While states slowly passing laws to legalize is important because it shows the need for progress, until the federal government can accept that marijuana is not equally as dangerous as heroin then we will continue to see slow progression of this issue.

This is a discussion we

companies like Dixie Elixirs, that make infused juices and sodas.

These are fairly standard concepts, where packaged products are sold in the dispensaries for a marked up price.

Imagine entire restaurants that are dedicated to infused cannabis food. Tasting menus comprised of ten courses, where each one has marijuana infused into the food. Cocktails infused with marijuana, or maybe a joint paired with your digestif to finish the meal. Maybe you don’t want to infuse the cannabis in house and just want buy your butters and oils directly from a distributor. This open another market, strictly for the producers of infused butters, oils, and tinctures.

Farmers that grow the marijuana partner with dairy farmers to mass-produce products that are sold wholesale to distributors.

Like I said, the possibilities are endless.

Of course as with any emerging market there must be regulation. We as a society must decide how closely monitored we want these facilities to be.

Whether it be the implementation of a new department altogether,

will continue to have as a nation.

Talking about the reason why and why not in public forums is how we will make informed decisions.

As we are all aware New York is not one of the states that allows for recreational marijuana use. And while it is one the 23 states that has legalized medical marijuana use, the list of diagnoses’ that one must have in order to qualify is very short. That being said, even if New York was a legal recreational state, marijuana would still be against school rules, due to the fact that we receive federal funding. So if you are a student here at the school and wanted to maybe see marijuana introduced into the curriculum one day (seeing as how edible cannabis is a future billion-dollar industry) then the best thing for you to do, is to write to your congressional representatives. Tell them why a change in the federal law is so important, and how benefited you be by an education that includes information about infused marijuana edibles. Change is only possible through the unwavering support of the people and we are the people.

CALL TO ACTION FOR WRITERS La Papillote is always looking for new writers, photographers, editors, and staff.

Add to your portfolio, hone your skills, or help us drive the discussion of food into the future.

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BY: April Johnson, AOS Culinary

Education policy is something that neither of the Presidential candidates have spoke about in great detail. So what are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s ideas about education, and how will it affect us as students of the CIA once our newly elected president takes office?

Hillary Clinton’s educational policy focuses on improving public schools and trying to make college free for students.

Clinton’s website states, “Hillary will launch a national campaign to elevate and modernize the teaching profession, by preparing, supporting, and paying every child’s teacher as if the future of our country is in their hands— because it is.” Clinton promises to increase the pay of teachers since they are responsible for teaching children so much more than we give them credit for. She also plans to give public schools more funding to modernize classrooms to keep up with new ways of teaching children in today’s society. Another aspect of Clinton’s campaign is making public and community colleges free for students, so that they don’t have an overwhelming amount of debt when they graduate and enter the work force. Clinton’s plan would

allow every person to attend an in-state, public or community college and receive free education if their family’s income is $125,000 or less a year. To keep the debt from piling up, Clinton will rely on states to invest more in education and colleges to keep their tuition costs affordable. She will also cut interest rates so that the government will not profit from student loans. Clinton will devise a new payroll plan where employers can take a certain amount of money from an employee’s pay check to “ encourage employees to pay down student debt.”

On the other hand, Donald Trump believes that funds need to be given to public and private schools so that students can have “school choice,” which is the right for a student to pick what school they want to go to instead of attending the school in the district they live in. Trump plans to make this possible by having states contribute more money so that children whose families are in poverty will be able to afford the option to go to the school of their choice.

Trump wants to make college and technical schools affordable for students, and on his website states that he will, “ensure that the opportunity to attend a two

or four-year college, or to pursue a trade or a skill set through vocational and technical education, will be easier to access, pay for, and finish.” Donald Trump plans on making a deal with colleges to offer affordable tuition rates in exchange for federal tax breaks.

The main question that arises after hearing these policies: are these actually possible?

An article written by Alan Rapport for the New York Times, talks about the effects Clinton’s policy would have on colleges.

In the article he says, “Although the prospect of free public college sounds enticing for many, private institutions — which account for about a quarter of the higher education landscape in America — are starting to fret. Vast subsidies to public universities would prob-

ably lure students away, forcing private colleges to alter their business models to survive.” Clinton’s policy would pay for free college for public colleges and universities only, which is why there is concern that private colleges would lose students. Another issue with Clinton’s policy is finding the finances to be able to afford free college, she plans on charging the upper class Americans with more taxes to be able to make her plan possible. Political analysts believe that many Republicans in Congress will resist her plans. Another foreseen problem is that public colleges will have so many more people attending, that housing on campus and classrooms will become inadequate to hold the number of new students they will be receiv-

ing. On the other hand, no one can predict what would happen with Donald Trump’s education policy, since it is a subject he has not talked about at length.

On election day, we are called to vote for a candidate that we believe will do the best job in leading our country for the next four years. Being college students, it is important to understand where the candidates stand on education since it directly affects us. However, there is more than just education to take into consideration when voting for our president. If you want more information, visit the candidate’s websites that state their positions on all of the major issues, so that way you can be prepared, and participate on election day.

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Republican Nominee: Donald Trump

BY: Samantha Sherwood, AOS Culinary

Many people say that this is an election in which the only thing a person can do is decide which candidate is the lesser of two evils. Donald Trump is an extremely controversial figure, being surrounded by rumors and neck deep in politics. Donald Trump is new to the political world, having only become famous because of his powerful standing in the business world. He was born and raised in Queens, New York. He inherited his father’s construction company in 1971 and went on to grow the business to the present day, where it now reaches nearly every continent. Said to be one of the 500 wealthiest businessmen in

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the world, there is no argument that Trump has been successful and knows how to navigate the business world. But will he be a good president?

Trump has taken a clear stance on all of the issues in this election, but there are four major issues that are most influential to the vote: the second amendment, the economy, foreign policy and defeating ISIS and immigration.

There is a growing debate over the second amendment as the threat of terrorism becomes more and more ominous. Trump lies very much on the conservative side of this debate. In his policy statement, he writes that “the right of

the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon.” He also encourages gun owners to defend themselves if necessary in order to take some of the burden off of law enforcement. In his speech on the second amendment in Arizona Trump said, “if this man or if this woman had a gun in Paris or in San Bernardino and the bullets were flying in the other direction, would have been a whole different story, folks.” What concerns many people about the right to bear arms is not that your normal, everyday citizen may carry a gun but rather knowing that people with the intent to harm have easy access to arms.

Regarding this, Trump has said that he will work to fix the system of background checks so they are conducted correctly and work as intended. He also intends to reduce crime by prosecuting known criminals, establishing programs to get gangs and drugs of the street, and improving our current mental health system. Finally, he intends to return to the constitutional values and principles that once guided this country. In an effort to return to our nation’s roots, Trump hopes to make a lasting and influential change.

Our national economy is trillions of dollars in debt, have

a high unemployment rate and show little signs of growth. Trump has a plan to change our current economy as well as strengthen it.

He plans to create 25 million new jobs in the next ten years by introducing a “pro-growth tax plan”, a new economic framework, a trade policy that favors America, an American reliant energy plan, and the “penny plan.” The penny plan is a plan in which one cent per dollar is cut from the federal budget over a certain period of time in order to reduce government spending and lower debt. Trump has been incredibly successful in his business and there is no reason why he cannot do the same thing on a larger scale.

The biggest threats that our country now faces are foreign.

He intends to rebuild the military, invest in a missile defense system, and create a cyber defense and offense system. He plans to fund this by auditing the Pentagon in order to collect extra funds that are available. He believes that the strength shown by an improved military is necessary to achieve peace. It will also allow us to meet the threat posed by ISIS. Trump actively addresses this threat, saying that it is best addressed by imposing strict screening procedures and

even temporarily suspending immigration from dangerous countries in order to prevent the arrival of terrorists in the United States.

Trump’s multi-step plan for immigration reform is very drastic and controversial. The first step in his plan is to build a wall along the southern border of the U.S. that he claims Mexico will pay for.

The next steps in his plan include ending catch-and-release, catching and removing criminal aliens, ending sanctuary citizens, and enforcing all immigration laws. He intends to deport all illegals and will allow them to return when they are legally allowed to do so. His goal for this program is to return immigration levels to their historic norms so that they, as well as the American people, can thrive in a society that is not weighed down by unemployed illegals who are living off of American tax dollars.

Donald Trump has a vision for what America might become, a prosperous, proud nation that stands behind its founding principles. He has clearly laid out plans to resolve each major issue in this election. Most importantly, he says that throughout his presidency he will always strive to put the American people first, as his goal is to “Make America Great Again”.

Stein envisions a future that is free from “too-big-to-fail” financial institutions by breaking up massive banks, establishing a $15/hr minimum wage, guaranteeing healthcare for all, and working to end poverty in America. Her proposals have discussed terminating student debt through “quantitative easing”, expanding LGBTQIA+ and women’s rights, and shifting to “100% renewable energy by 2030”. Stein has even proposed eliminating government surveillance programs and ending corporate “personhood”—the idea that corporations count as people--, and by extension severing corporate ties to politics. This is a tall order for any presidential candidate, and essentially calls for a radical reform of policies and established institutions.

Her platform for higher minimum wage and abolishing tuition are fairly mainstream these days; the proposal was spearheaded by Bernie Sanders earlier in the race. Jill Stein has taken the torch and run with it in her campaign. Her platform as a whole would be considered a titanic shift for the United States, and many, especially Slate Magazine say they are simply not feasible. Jill Stein further incorrectly used the term “Quantitative Easing” to eliminate Student Loan Debt. The President of the United States does not possess the ability to eliminate debt in this fashion, this is a power solely for the Federal Reserve by using newly

created money. Comedian John Oliver on ‘Last Week Tonight’ explained that “this would be a very dangerous thing to do—giving a President the power to create money whenever they feel like it,” would wreak havoc on national and international economics. Essentially, Stein is arguing that student loan debt can be eliminated in the same way the banks were bailed out by the Federal Reserve during the 2009 Recession. Jordan Weissman of Slate wrote: “Occam’s Razor suggests that Jill Stein has absolutely no idea what she’s talking about”.

Delve deeper into her campaign, and it appears she is simply pandering to younger voters with hollow promises for massive reforms that may not even be possible.

Whomever you decide to vote for in this year’s election think critically about the candidates and truly look into the issues. Don’t simply listen to what the television and your relatives are telling you. Do your own investigation and check the source of information, cross-reference it with another source, and make your own educated opinion. You might not like any of the candidates and will refuse to vote-- that is your constitutional right—but always consider the larger implications of inaction. Too many terrible things have happened in history when the masses stay silent.

Exercise your privilege to vote in a democracy.

Green Nominee: Jill Stein

BY: Ian Gilchrist, AOS Baking & Pastry

Not interested in Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?

Do you feel like you’re choosing between parents in a divorce? Are you looking for a possible alternative to the current Presidential candidates? Traditionally American politics are reduced to two parties—the Democratic and Republican—running for a government position, and this election cycle has got many Americans asking for a third party candidate.

Enter Jill Stein, and her running mate Ajamu Baraka, candidates for the Green Party. Stein has been seen as the female alternative to Hillary Clinton, and has made bold promises to reform environmental policy, student debt, and LGBT rights. Thirdparty candidates are historically seen as “spoilers” that draw votes away from the leading parties on

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the premise that they might win.

Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential election was seen as a spoiler candidate for ‘stealing’ enough votes to cost Al Gore the win and secure George W. Bush’s presidency. The traditional argument is that a vote for a spoiler is a wasted vote.

The Green Party is attempting to appeal to voters by providing alternative solutions to problems facing millennial voters. Namely the growing student loan crisis, environmental policy, healthcare, and LGBT rights. Jill Stein attended Harvard Medical School and practiced as a physician for 27 years, where she became increasingly concerned about the public’s exposure to toxic chemicals and their effects on national health and wellness.

Her running mate, Ajamu Baraka

is a human rights activist most known for his work with the US Human Rights Network, which focused on U.S. compliance with terms specified in the “International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination”, which focused on racial profiling. The core of Jill Stein’s campaign focuses on “peace over profits”, advocating for campaign finance reform.

Stein says:

“My Power to the People Plan creates deep system change, moving from the greed and exploitation of corporate capitalism to a human-centered economy that puts people, planet and peace over profit.” Her website adds that: “It offers direct answers to the economic, social, and ecological crises brought on by both corporate political parties. And it empowers the American people to fix our broken political system and make real the promise of democracy.” Jill Stein says that “This plan will end unemployment and poverty; avert climate catastrophe; build a sustainable, just economy; and recognize the dignity and human rights of everyone in our society and our world. The power to create this new world is not in our hopes, it’s not in our dreams - it’s in our hands.” It is a message that is captivating to a generation that has been shackled by massive quantities of student debt, an unsure future for the environment, and shoddy healthcare.

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Democratic Nominee: Hillary Clinton

BY: Alison Sprong, AOS Culinary

The 2016 election may very well be the most dramatic election we have ever seen.

Americans would not be wrong to think that debates are more like reality shows rather than important election events. With all the mudslinging from the candidates and media alike, it can be hard to focus on the issues. The candidates seem to clash over the same few topics over and over again.

These issues are immigration, women’s rights, gun control, and the economy. Hillary Clinton has taken a clear stance on all these issues during her campaign and it is important for all voters to understand the position she takes.

Clinton recognizes that there is a need for immigration reform and wants to introduce this reform within the first few months of her presidency. Her goal is to create a clearer and smoother path to naturalization.

This will be done by decreasing naturalization costs and allowing more access to language programs. She also focuses on the families that are already here in this country. President Obama introduced Deferred Action of Parents of Americans (DAPA). Basically what DAPA does is delay deportation indefinitely for par-

ents of legal US citizens or lawful residents. This was deadlocked in the Supreme Court, but Clinton plans to push the matter until it is realized. Her plan seeks to embrace immigrants rather than shut them out.

Women have been a hot topic this election, with everything from the pay gap to abortion being discussed. Hillary plans to push her bill the “Paycheck Fairness Act” which makes the employer justify why someone is paid less for the same job and also allows workers to sue for wage discrimination. It is consistently found that women are paid only about three quarters of what men are paid. Clinton wants to work to close that gap by promoting transparency when it comes to pay. Clinton is also pro-choice and plans to continue funding Planned Parenthood. The misconception about Planned Parenthood is that it is the place women go when they want to get an abortion. However, that is only a small fraction of the work that they do.

They offer STD testing, contraception plans, cancer screens and education for men and women alike. Clinton wants to remove the barriers that women face in the work force and at home.

When talking about gun control, Clinton simply puts it as “weapons of war have no place in our streets.” Clinton wants to expand background checks before purchasing a gun. By doing this she wants to keep guns away from people with a history of domestic abuse, violent crimes and mental illness. She wants to also make it a federal crime for someone to buy a gun for someone who isn’t qualified to own one.

She also wants to make the gun industry more responsible by removing their legal protection and revoking licenses from dealers who break the law. Clinton’s plan does make guns disappear, but it aims makes sure that guns do not fall into dangerous hands.

Clinton’s goal for the economy is to “have an economy that works for everyone, not just thoe at the top.” As far as making this work, Clinton presents five points. The first is a new jobs plan, where the government will invest in infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, clean energy and small business. By investing in these departments, more jobs will be created therefore lowering unemployment and stimulating the economy. Next, Clinton wants to make college more affordable

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by reducing the amount of debt people already have through refinancing loans and make future students not have to take loans.

Clinton also wants to reward companies that invest in their workers and that do not move jobs overseas. She also plans to raise the minimum wage to make it more of a “living wage.” As well as promoting profit sharing she also wants to ensure that the wealthy pay their share of taxes.

Her plan is to use this money from the wealthiest corporations and individuals to fund her other economic priorities. Finally, she

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wants to help working families succeed by introducing guaranteed paid leave, reducing child care costs and increase retirement security. All these points will contribute to her ultimate goal of an economy that benefits every American.

Hillary Clinton wants to make America “stronger together.” Her plans reflect this by fighting for women, immigrants and the poor among other demographics that are usually lost in the noise of politics.

Libertarian Nominee: Gary Johnson

BY: Rachel Price, AOS Culinary

Third party candidates have traditionally fallen far behind the two major parties. In fact, they have not won a single election since 1860 when Abraham Lincoln, representing the Republican party, was elected then causing the Whig party to dissolve. Since then no third party is expected to win in the United States’ system unless a major party loses a mass of its people according to the Washington Post. While this two party system has continued for over a hundred years; the current election is anything but conventional.

The Libertarian candidate, Gary Johnson, is the former New Mexico Governor and is running with Bill Weld. He has been climbing in the polls at 6.7 percent with a majority of support from independent voters.

His polling average may seem low however when compared to the highest Libertarian candidate record from 1980, Edward Clark only reached 1.06 percent according to Observer News & Politics.

This unique election opens the door to other possible options besides the two extremes in Republican and Democratic choices.

Johnson is not as well known to the public audience so it is important to address his positions on current issues. He is against the death penalty believing that innocent lives have been lost because of it. Another crime and justice topic pertaining to law enforcement in its use of racial

profiling is strongly opposed by Liberals, most importantly civil liberties need to be protected. He also supports Obama’s decision for replacement of Judge Scalia that Congress is currently standing in the way of. Governor Johnson is against the war on drugs and sees it as criminalizing citizen’s personal lives. He supports lowering corporate income tax and believes it will help job opportunities according to the 2016 Election Pro Con. In connection, flat tax and income taxes would be eliminated. An often-controversial topic, Planned Parenthood is taken with careful consideration.

Gary Johnson says he will keep it for the good services it does provide, yet the government will not fund abortions and “leave the decision up to the woman” says On The Issues. The common theme with Johnson is that he is part of an excluded third party many voters are unaware of. People that are not falling into the extremes of Republic or Democratic, a Libertarian approach might be something to consider.

Media that covers politics is often excluding another angle that is the Libertarian view.

Voters who find themselves unable to decide between parties should consider the current government system and evaluate if it is working. If there was more inclusion and support voters should be able to sway the system and vote for third party as a majority. This is difficult to do

without momentum and exclusion from presidential debates without 15 percent of votes further widens the gap between parties. Johnson’s absence in the debates caused frustration with his supporters then starting the trend #LetGaryDebate. It is unrealistic for Johnson and Weld to reach the standard to get into the debates with such little media coverage.

In transition, voting for a third party can be called a “wasted vote.” This saying refers to the low percentage of voters compared to Democrat or Republican candidate, meaning that instead of influencing the election it is like throwing away a vote. According to recent polls Trump and Hillary are both in the low to mid 40 percent polling ranges, well above Johnson. To avoid the lesser of two evils situation people will choose to support the Libertarian party so they do not have to pick a candidate they would not support. However, voting third party could also backfire and give less opposition to the candidate the voter dislikes more. This concept of a “wasted vote” is hard to accept, as Americans we like to believe our vote counts in the presidential election. However political science shows that thirdparty candidates do not have a chance in 2016 according to the Washington Post.

Even though winning the presidency is slipping away from Gary Johnson, history can still be made. If he holds the vote at 5

percent in the election, the Libertarian party will be recognized as a “minor party.” This recognition by the Federal Election Commission will grant the next nominee in 2020 a large amount of money for their campaign, giving a better chance at presidency for the third party, which is often low on funding. This large sum of money is estimated to be about $10 million. The Libertarian party raised $8 million this campaign which is much lower than what the two major parties have to work with (Real Clear Politics). Therefore, reaching 5 percent of the vote would increase the chances of future third party candidate making it into the debates.

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Overall, Gary Johnson shows balanced views in-between the well-known candidates and is climbing in the polls. The lack of a third party in the presidential debates is troubling, and voters should be aware of their options.

How can Gary Johnson reach 15 percent in polls to debate with such low media coverage? With a Democratic system the best candidate should be chosen by the people however, the longtime dominating system of two parties is reaching the extremes. Even if the Libertarian party stays far behind, they can still make history.

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AOS Graduating Class of October 21, 2016 Culinary Arts Group #1 Front Row: John Shin, Christopher Galluccio, Casey Davidson, Nicholas Scamaty Back Row: Mikhail Carto, Aiden McArdle, Kierab Hernon, Beryer Bowne III, Esteban Cugo P., Tyler Jonson

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AOS Graduation Speaker: Zakary Pelaccio Co-Executive Chef/Owner Fish & Game and Bakar at BackBar

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Celebrated chef and restaurateur Zakary Pelaccio is co-executive chef and owner of Fish & Game and Bakar at BackBar, both located in Hudson, NY. Chef Pelaccio is noted for influencing culinary trends like nose-to-tail cooking, gastropubs, Brooklyn cuisine, and bringing Southeast Asian cuisine to the mainstream.

After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1995, the young Zakary took on a stage at Restaurant Daniel. He then worked at Union Pacific in New York while attending The French Culinary Institute in 1997, and joined the kitchen of The French Laundry in Yountville, CA after graduation. Chef Pelaccio expanded his culinary knowledge by traveling to Southeast Asia and working in restaurants in Thailand and Malaysia. He held a number of positions in the food industry before pursuing a career as a chef, including working as a purchasing agent with the Myriad Restaurant Group and a scriptwriter and field producer for the Food Network’s Dining Around. Chef Pelaccio went on to a variety of chef and

chef consulting positions in establishments including Borough Food & Drink, 230 Fifth Avenue, Chop Suey, Cabrito, Annona, Suka, and the Chickenbone Café.

In 2005, along with partner Rick Camac, he formed the Fatty Crew Hospitality Group, whose properties include Fatty Crab and Fatty ’Cue in several locations throughout New York City as well as a Fatty Crab outpost in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He left the group in 2011.

That year, Chef Pelaccio and his wife, chef and alchemist Jori Jayne Emde, swapped their densely packed, urban New York City apartment for a barn in the woods of Old Chatham, NY. Along with Jori, partner Patrick Milling Smith, and co-chef Kevin Pomplun ’96, Chef Pelaccio developed Fish & Game, a restaurant housed in a renovated 19th century building in Hudson.

The restaurant launched in May 2013 and has been a finalist for James Beard Foundation awards every year it has been open, including a personal win for Chef Pelaccio as the 2016 Best Chef Northeast. The Fish & Game

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In addition to his success with his restaurants, in 2011 Chef Pelaccio founded The Cooking Room, an elementary school program that promotes food literacy. He is a longtime member of Slow Food USA, and author of the critically acclaimed cookbook Eat With Your Hands. His next book, Project No. 258— Making Dinner at Fish & Game, is due out in spring 2017.

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BY: Lauren Byrne, AOS Baking & Pastry

It began in the eighties, when the fat-free craze was all consuming. Fat-free Oreos, fat-free ranch dressing, fat-free Cheetos, the list goes on. I first noticed this on a routine shopping trip to the local Kash n’ Karry. Seven-year-old me looked up to my dad to ask, “How can they make Oreos fat-free?” I was curious, but also extremely excited. My favorite snack food that I was cautioned would turn me chubby was now proclaimed to be fat-free? Free of the guilt and free to consume in excess. I played right into Nabisco’s hands.

“Think about what they put in to the cookie to replace the fat” he replied. What they put in instead was more sugar. More and more sugar infiltrates every processed food item in the grocery store masquerading itself as unpronounceable words on the side of your cereal box. Corn syrup is still a sugar and it still spikes your blood glucose level to abnormal levels which creates a tolerance so you crave more the next time. This is the catalyst which created the single largest childhood obesity epidemic ever in American history. More than a third of our children and adults are overweight or obese which has resulted in a surge of Type 2 Diabetes. This surge is taxing our healthcare system because more

and more people need care. More American dollars are going to treat childhood diabetes than ever before.

In the 1960’s, multiple studies were coming out which highlighted the negative effects of sugar. Symptoms include increased weight gain which puts you at greater risk for heart disease. Greater dependence on sugar means you crowd your diet with sugar so you receive less nutrients from good sources like fruits and vegetables. The sugar industry did not like these findings so they sponsored a Harvard study to focus on fat as the main culprit of obesity and heart disease. This was published in a prominent national medical journal and Tom Brokaw delivered it to you on Nightly News and so the conversation of America turned to bash fat.

The fact that industry sponsored research made it into a prominent medical journal with a clear agenda to promote sales by hiding the negative effects of its product is not only unethical but infuriating as well. After doing personal research and completing the Nutrition course here at the CIA, I understand there are different kinds of fat and not all fat is “bad for you.” Unsaturated fat is not as bad for you and olive oil is example of an item which

promotes a healthy diet and minimizes the risk of heart disease.

Added sugar on the other hand, in the form of soda, candy, sweets or anything which contains high fructose corn syrup on the label is full of empty calories which aid in being overweight.

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There is a small movement in the U.S. to eat more whole foods and turn away from processed boxed food. Most of us understand we should eat local and seasonal whole foods which we prepare ourselves instead of relying on convenience foods. While not every American can afford this lifestyle, we need to try to do our best to make the good food available and affordable. It starts with education of the younger generation to sway minds. Lifelong food habits form at a very young age.

The more nutritious foods children are exposed to, the more they will crave vegetables and whole foods their entire life. Michelle Obama understands this.

Although her campaign is titled, “Let’s Move” she is focused on teaching children about growing their own food along with the importance of exercising. In 2009, she partnered with Alice Waters to plant a garden on the White House front lawn where one lucky elementary school helped oversee its progress.

According to the USDA, the average american consumes 150 to 170 pounds of sugar every year. photo couresy: Diabetes Concept

What will happen to the garden and the Let’s Move initiative when President Obama leaves office? The next President will have many responsibilities in the next four years when it comes to healthcare. Yes, there is a lot of talk about if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will stay in place. Hillary Clinton is for keeping the ACA and Donald Trump will work to repeal it and replace it with something better although he does not have specifics for what the something better is. The healthcare field is multi-faceted and the next President undoubtedly faces many challenges. As a culinary students we must do our

part to elevate the issues close to our field. The role of the chef is not only to prepare nutritious food in a delicious way but to educate the American population on what is nutritious and how you can prepare foods in a fast and easy way at home. Health and wellness begin with education and if we can change the diet of the younger generation then there will be less people lining up at the doctor later on resulting in a healthier country. A healthier country means less healthcare issues to take care of and a decreased dependence on prescription drugs. We have a chance to make a difference in the lives of Americans.

Pros & Cons of Housing: 2 Student’s Opinions BY: Alexis Brown, AOS Baking & Pastry

Living in The Lodges, Townhouses and other residence halls feels like moving up in the world when freshman year is spent in Hudson Hall sharing bathrooms with three hundred other students. However, is living on campus really worth the cost?

The average cost for a semester of living on Hyde Park’s campus is $3,676. This amount excludes meal plan costs.

It would seem that this amount is through the roof, but at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) students get a great atmosphere and amenities for the cost.

Living on campus also comes with a few perks. Free laundry is something every student should be grateful for, al-

though it does not seem like much, paying for laundry each week costs a lot of money. There is adjustable heat/air in many dorm halls for each individual room, shared bathroom between roommate(s) in every housing option excluding Hudson Hall and all buildings have a common area and kitchen open to all students at their discretion. Every common area is cleaned daily except in The Townhouses, which is left to responsibility of residents. Housing is fairly centralized to all the facilities that the CIA offers. The rec center, Roth Hall and The Egg are all less than a ten minute walk away for students who choose to live at school.

A majority of students

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keep to themselves and create a quiet atmosphere throughout on campus housing. Even if neighbors are rowdy, there are plenty of Resident Assistants and Directors to keep students in check. Quiet is not only limited to just living space because there are countless quiet areas to go instead of the residence halls for studies and other activities. The library and rec center are very peaceful during the day to complete homework and projects or… watch Netflix on a laptop.

Staying on campus can make it easier to get involved with the school. Driving back and forth while being involved in an extracurricular activity, that creathing large gaps in between class and meetings, practice or work can become a lot to balance.

When classes are close together, students can walk back to their residence hall, get a snack at Apple Pie Bakery or go to The Egg,” said Bridget Brown, AOS Baking & Pastry. Brown also made great points that living on campus is great for meeting up with friends and going to on-campus events that are over the weekends. “There’s also a warm feeling always being safe on CIA’s grounds with Campus Safety,” said Brown.

BY: Alison Sprong, AOS Culinary

A majority of the students here at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) live on campus. This large number can be attributed to students not having access to transportation to and from campus or needing their financial aid to help cover living costs. With all the students living on campus, there is no reason that improving the residence halls, and therefore overall student life, should be a top priority for the school.

Next to going to class, residence life is the largest aspect of a student’s life. We spend a large portion of our careers here in our rooms, whether it be doing homework, studying, socializing or sleeping. Along with being a huge part of our day to day life, a large chunk of our fees go towards our housing every semester. Students have to wonder if we are getting our money’s worth.

Maybe more importantly, students should know what is being done to improve their living experience.

Speaking for the student body, no student should have to live in a space that is half the size of an already small room. No student should have to find mold in the furniture or feel uncomfortable in dirty bathrooms with little privacy. These problems are only a few of the issues experienced by

students all over campus. Every student should feel like this place is a second home. With the issues mentioned, as well as unannounced room checks or locked kitchens, it is easy to think that our rooms aren’t really our space, but the school’s space that we are simply squatting on. We should be comfortable and happy with our rooms all the time, not just some of the time.

Many students may find themselves in the positon of not being happy within the residences, but think that nothing can be done to change the situation. For the student in that position, simply ask. Ask for what you need and let the Residence Life Office know what you want to see in the halls. Every day, the school asks us to be our best selves and present ourselves in such a way.

Whether that be in class or wearing our whites around Roth, they want students to be the very best.

While that is a great way to teach us professionalism and instill pride of our school, the school should be giving us their very best in return.

The opinions expressed in these two articles do not reflect those of La Papillote or the CIA.