THE IEGS NEWSPAPER ISSUE NO. 1
UP 2 DATE
"FOLLOW YOUR OWN BLISS" Get inspired by our first-ever "Human of IEGS"
IEGS FUNDRAISER WEEK Read all about what went on behind the scenes of the fundraiser
WRITTEN IN THE STARS This month's horoscope
and a lot more inside! PHOTOGRAPHED BY IAN CASTANEDA
OCTOBER 2015
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EDITOR'S NOTE A small introduction by the editors-in-chief
HUMANS OF IEGS This month's 'Human of IEGS' is Sofia Ilektra Trikili. She is a social science third year, enrolled in Pavlov House (SPA3D). You might have seen her in the Spoken Word.
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IEGS LOVES REFUGEES Go behind the scenes of the fundraiser week that was held in week 42.
APP OF THE MONTH Need a math tutor ASAP? We know the feeling. Relax, and check out this month's "App of the Month", which will (hopefully) help you understand those equations.
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Subject Spotlight is our initiative to each month bring forth one subject that we think deserves some more recognition. So if you are interested in pursuing a new hobby, or study a new field that you currently aren't, these articles might hopefully inspire you.
HOROSCOPES No need to lie, we know that checking your horoscope is somewhat of a guilty pleasure. Turn to page six to indulge in this month's predictions!
RECIPE Something filling that won't leave you with a sugar crash.
SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT
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POETRY Read poetry that was submitted by some 3rd year students in this year's Creative Writing course.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Moira Conde & Niki Giarimi EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Welcome to the very first (official) issue of Up 2 Date! As many of you already know, this magazine was launched back in Spring 2015 as a Pedagogical Leadership project. Our names are Moira and Niki, and we are currently in SPD3F. When we started this magazine, we had no intention of making it into an after-school club, but students and staff came up to us and told us that they liked the idea a lot. That's why you are currently 'holding' it in your hand! The idea behind this magazine is to give it out once a month, digitally. If you are interested in contributing in any way, could be with articles or even just pictures, please send any of us an email! We will look at everything submitted, so don't hesitate to send us something! You can find our emails on the last page. We hope you like Up 2 Date as much as we do. Feedback is always appreciated as well, so don't be scared to tell us what we could improve on (we know we're not perfect!).
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HUMANS OF IEGS
INTERVIEW BY NICOLE CARDENAS
HUMANS OF IEGS “Follow your own bliss”
THIS MONTH: SOFIA ILEKTRA TRIKILI, SPA3D WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A LARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE AND WHY?
I would probably give others the same advice I was to give myself which is to follow your own bliss. Because that is how you find your own purpose and when you live with purpose, life becomes more meaningful. So I think that all people, in some way or another, are in search of meaning right? So if I had that opportunity to give a large group of people advice..I mean what is advice really? It’s to give people direction and I think that being in pursuit of happiness is a good direction.” “
HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN FIND YOUR BLISS? IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOUR BLISS IS, IT’S HARD TO FOLLOW IT ISN’T IT?” “
We are very limited, we have school and all of these other responsibilities but I think that it all really comes down to priorities. Personally, as long as i’m happy everything gets a whole lot easier, school included. It’s an important priority for me to feel good. Physically, spiritually and mentally. “
Although many people seem to forget the last point our psychological well being, and I think that if you aren’t feeling psychologically well, it is very important to..take a step back and ask yourself “I am not happy, why is that?” and really reflect on that question. That is very important. Because it is just as important to feel good inside of your head, as it is to feel good on the outside, physically.”
HOW DO YOU WANT OTHERS TO REMEMBER YOU FROM YOUR SCHOOL YEARS AND HOW DO YOU THINK THEY WILL REMEMBER YOU?“ “
I am sure they will remember me from Spoken word! Laughs) “The girl that did spoken word.” I still get many comments about the performance I did the same day as the 2014’s song competition was. If people only knew how nervous I was the day before, I was literally crying. But in the end I guess it was worth it. “
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HUMANS OF IEGS I also think people will remember me as this “deep” girl. I think that that’s because I see everything from a...I don’t want to say spiritual way, but I do see life itself in a very.. carefree way. That being said, I do not mean that I don’t care about anything, no. What I mean is that I take things lightly because I know that tomorrow will be another day. I hope that people will remember me as this open, social person because I speak to everyone all the time. Or I try at least (laughs). I want to be remembered as this girl who went to IEGS and I want them to feel like my presence in school benefitted them in a positive way. Not all of them of course, I know that people are different and I know that some people don’t know who I am and others don’t like me and i’m okay with that. However, majority wise, I do hope that I benefit in a positive way. That’s all. No matter what kind of positive way it is, for example if I bring a smile to someone’s face or inspire someone, then that’s good ‘cause that’s what I want. I aim to inspire. “
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST STRUGGLE RIGHT NOW?” “
Hmm..let me think, cause right now, today I feel so good. Super good! Because I’ve been sick for three days and you know that feeling when you can finally come back and continue with what you were doing before getting sick and continue doing what you’re supposed to do? It feels so good! (laughs). But hmm..struggle? As a matter of fact, I don’t struggle with anything. I don’t believe in struggles. I think that ‘a struggle’ is a choice that one makes, it’s a way to make things heavier for yourself. I believe in just relaxing and going with the flow. So I don’t struggle at all. For other people it might seem like i’m struggling, but not for me. It’s all about perspectives. Challenges on another hand, is a completely different thing. “
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“I don’t struggle at all.” I see challenges as an opportunity to grow, while struggles limits and stops you. Therefore, I appreciate challenges. I don’t have any insurmountable challenges at this time, my only big challenge is that I need to figure out how to balance my personal life with my school life. Because I care about school, I do. But at the same time I don’t (laughs). So I need to find a way to balance that out, ‘cause you don’t want to just fall behind you know? Now that it’s third year and all (laughs). My advice to someone who is dealing with a struggle or a challenge? Everyone goes through something at some point in their life, everyone. From my own experience, I look at a butterfly, now I know this sounds very poetic and deep but you know how they break down and you think everything is over but then suddenly something beautiful comes out of that although you might not see it at the moment, it will come. The same goes for winter and spring, everything dies you think it’s all over and then BOOM flowers come up, you know what I mean? It’s the same with my spoken word, poetry and whatever - the absolute best ones, come from those moments of when you break down and feel pain. So don’t be too tense and stressed when faced with a challenge, it will always pass, some day it will pass. Don’t ignore it, but know that this too shall pass.”
APP OF THE MONTH
WRITTEN BY: ANNIKA PANDIKOW AND TILLY OLSSON Need help with your math homework? Looking for a helpful tutor that can accommodate to your studying needs? If you have a smartphone, look no further. MicroBlink, a mobile software organization, created the math app called PhotoMath. Simply take a picture of the math problem you need help with, and the app will generate step by step instructions. The instructions show how to solve the problem by producing simple explanations and clear descriptions. PhotoMath creates a method of accessible and helpful learning, but also provides support for all sorts of equations: arithmetic, linear equations, inequalities, and quadratics. Don't worry about incorrect answers or explanations- this ingenious app has companies like ScholarChip, an educational tool promoter, behind its back to ensure accurate workings. PhotoMath is available on the App Store, Google Play, Amazon, and Windows Store, 100% free of charge with no ads. Say goodbye to the stress of math and download PhotoMath today for helpful learning on your mobile! Read more on https://photomath.net/en/.
HOROSCOPES by: Anna Linder
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Expressing what you want from others is the essential first step to clearing the air and getting the most out of your alliances. Now is the perfect time for untangling misunderstandings related to money and love. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Whenever you're eager to head off on your own, remember that you'll be even more successful if you can work as part of a team. Don’t be insecure about your behavior in your attempt to act out your dreams. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Minor matters at home could blow up into major issues if you allow the heat of a Mars-Jupiter semi square to push you to extremes. Remember to focus on facts and keep an open mind if you want to deflate inappropriate anger and direct your emotions more effectively. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Instead of worrying about meeting unrealistic timetables and deadlines, just stay on course. You will make more progress than you ever thought possible. And then finally you’ll be able to move forward with your plans. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Be sure you're standing on solid emotional ground before making critical decisions. Your feelings determine where your mind travels now. Forgiveness is a beautiful thing, freeing you from failures of the past and creating unencumbered visions of the future. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
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Be patient with yourself if your priorities seem to change as you get closer to making a major decision. Reconsider what's negotiable and what's not. It's time to take charge, define your boundaries, and defend them against anyone who might try to boss you around.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Be the change you want to see. Lead through innovation instead of planting yourself on shifting ground or trying to turn back the clock. Your uninhibited approach and easygoing attitude attract new people who find your playful personality appealing. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
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Your desire for material comfort inspires you to seek ways to earn more money. Also, spending time on spiritual pursuits allows you to reconnect with your inner world and is an excellent way to recharge your emotional batteries.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Seeking unusual ways to enjoy yourself makes sense as long as you avoid underestimating the consequences of risky behavior. If frustration makes it too difficult for you to get along with others, working independently until the dust settles may be your best move.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
It's important to consider the long-term effects of your current choices as tension between home and career rises, rather than limiting your view to the immediate situation. Take your time and think things through properly before making any risky decisions. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Your natural curiosity and genuine desire to learn make it easy for you to move on from outmoded ideas and discover new ones that work. Try not to be too caught up in what has happened in the past and keep your doors open for what is yet to come. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Complications arise in every relationship. Don't give up on working with or loving someone who's willing to make changes and grow with you. Changes are a big part of life and you’re going to have to face them sooner or later anyway. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
HELP WANTED Email Moira Conde or Niki Giarimi from SPD3F if you are interested in contributing to Up 2 Date!
Anyone can join!
Oven-baked char Ingredients (Ugnsbakad 1 kg Potatoes röding) 1 kg char röding
Serves: 4 adequately hungry people Time to prepare: ~1 hour :
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AUTUMN IS HERE AND SCHOOL IS UP AND RUNNING. AFTER A WEEK OF ASSIGNMENTS, HOMEWORK AND TESTS IT IS NICE TO HAVE A RELAXING DINNER WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY. HERE IS THE ULTIMATE RECIPE FOR THE AUTUMN DINNER EVERYBODY DESERVES TO ENJOY.
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Dill 2-3 tomatoes Butter Black pepper Fish seasoning (fiskkrydda) 3 dl “wheat cream” (oatly iMat) (havregrädde) A good place to find the char for this recipe is in Söderhallarna located near school at Medborgarplatsen. Alternatively you could visit Hötorgshallen with its amazing atmosphere. If neither is possible, try your local supermarket with a fish-counter.
Don’t forget to ask the people in the fish-counter to gut the fish for you if you don’t like to do that yourself!
Put oven at 200℃ (392℉)
Potatoes: 1.Peel all the potatoes spotless. 2.Add one teaspoon (5mL) of salt to water, add potatoes. 3.Bring the water to a boil as fast as possible (high heat) 4.When boiling lower the heat a bit and put the lid on. 5.Test with a fork if the potatoes are soft all the way through (takes ~20 min) 6.Pour off the water and let them steam off without the lid for a couple of minutes.
The fish: 1.Rinse the fish with water and dry with some paper (You don’t need to skin it) 2.Thoroughly dress an oven tray with butter. 3.Put the fish directly in the tray Get creative with your own salad to complement the 4.Put on salt, black pepper and fish! fish seasoning. Don’t forget to season both on and inside the fish. A tip is to not be too careful, season thoroughly. 5.Slice the tomatoes and put on, inside and around the fish. 6.Do the same with chopped dill 7.Take dabs of butter and put on, inside and around the fish 8.Put in the oven for 30 minutes 9.Take out from the oven, pour all the wheat cream on and around the fish, put back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
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THE TIME YOU ENJOY WASTING IS NOT WASTED TIME -
BERTRAND RUSSELL
IEGS FUNDRAISER WEEK
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♼ REFUGEES By Emilia Ganslandt Many of the students here at IEGS felt like they wanted to do something for the refugees. A charity week was launched and would in the end bring in a total amount of almost 13.000kr. When seeing what was happening around the world , students of IEGS refused to stand on the sidelines doing nothing. Instead it was decided to take matters in our own hand and start a fundraiser of our own. Meanwhile you could see in the media about how other volunteers, company's, ordinary people and foremost schools were making a difference.
100% of money raised was donated to the Red Cross!
Before the project, many people were keen on helping but no one really knew how to. Everyone cared and wanted to do something, the question of what, however, still remaining. There were so many people doing what they could, that some students felt like we ought to do what we can as well.
The idea of a charity week was brought to light and it was full speed ahead from there. The idea was brought up with teachers and other students, everyone being very positive to the fundraising idea. Together with Mrs.Gavin the week was starting to form. On the first meeting about the charity week only four people showed up, however during the two weeks used to plan the fundraiser many people volunteered to help, making the group grow bigger. One week was all we had to reach our goal. During that week students did all sorts of things to raise money and aid. A basketball tournament was held, there was movie night, band aids were being collected and pastries were sold. On the Tuesday everyone was encouraged to bring one kr to school, showing that even the smallest amount can make a big difference if everyone contributes. Throughout the week almost 200 bracelets were also sold. In the end the goal of raising 10.000kr was beyond reached and the students here at IEGS had truly shown that if we work together we can achieve incredible things.
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SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: LANGUAGES This month, the spotlight is shining on the subject "languages", and why studying them is beneficial and fun beyond the school benches. Some of us hate studying them, some love doing it. What they have in common is that we all know at least one of them. I am, of course, talking about languages. Whatever your opinion about studying languages is, there is an undeniable truth about them; they are all around us, at all times. Even when you're silent, you are in some way communicating, be in body- or sign language. However, I want to move focus to the verbal language, the one that differs depending on where on earth you are. We might not think of their importance in our daily lives, but whenever you set your foot on another country's ground, the language barrier is usually one of the first things you notice. But what if it wasn't like that? What if, you could navigate yourself (and your loved ones) in a completely new environment? Sure, the culture clash might still be there, but imagine the sense of familiarity and confidence that could wash over you when you're able to communicate with the locals.
Ok, you think, but what if I'm not interested in traveling to countries where they speak another language that I don't know? Well, my answer is simply that it doesn't matter. Studying language can be useful even if you aren't planning on relocating to a completely different place. Why else would you think people study dead languages, such as Latin? When you learn one language, it is always easier to learn another (fine, learning Swedish might not help your Japanese studies), and who wouldn't want to be fluent in five languages for fun? That's a pretty sweet party trick to flaunt if you ask me. And even better: imagine all the culture you could consume (literature, films, songs) that are only available to speakers of this particular language. Speaking different languages, and then exploring their origins and cultures, will give you a broader world view, without going on an expensive trip to a country far away. And the best thing about languages? You usually only need an internet connection and a computer to learn one. Or a library card, if you're feeling old school.
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CREATIVE WRITING PRESENTS
POETRY "THE POEM YOU ASKED FOR."
My poem is blank, it consists of nothing. It lives somewhere far, in a world of its own where it wonders curiously on this planet of ours. While we get caught up in our lives & our daily struggles. My poem remains blank, and cannot be defined.
"I DREAMED & I WISHED"
I dreamed of a place better than this, while I wouldn't do no better. I wish I could accept the misery of what is to come. Nothing but stress and anxiety is what seems to be going on. I dreamed of a mindstate full of relaxation and peace, I wish that mindstate would last more than just a week. We heard still small voices then. Whispering little sweet, delicate words. Who can hear them now? Maybe the voices have faded. Or did we shut them out? I dream of hope and death The hope that those I love will live on And that they don’t That I will cross the valley, balancing on my tight rope, and survive And that I won’t That I will hold my child in my arms And that I won’t I dream that I will die screaming joyous melodies And that I'll die in silence I wake up in fear of happy dreams of a bright future And sleep tight in the nightmares from hell I see these things every day And still dont know what I want Do I favour bright sunshine Or burning pains of hell Oh help me god Cause I cannot tell
"WHY DOES THE MOON GO DRESSED IN CLOUDS?"
Why do animals scour when seen Why don’t they let you get lost and see them as the most beautiful things that’s ever been We only get to peek at what’s underneath but still we pine for what is hidden oh please let us see your true beauty and let all our desires be ridden I think she is scared for not wanting to be seen Cause people are easily disappointed reality is never as good as it could have been
"HAIKUS & HAIGAS" A FORM OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE POETRY
They save themselves for that short moment when they truly are the most beautiful things that’s ever been cause after that they have nothing left just a memory of a disappointed dream
What if I woke up and realised I was a disgusting bug? Morning shadow falls A battle of mist and feet Framing a frail light I would not call for winds to comfort me
And an additional poem, not from Creative Writing: "#LÄGGNERERAVAPEN"
Disclaimer from the author: tabanja=gun in 'Rinkeby-svenska')
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Hela orten har tabanja Oftast verkar verkligheten stanna Klick o klack så har världen tappat Trodde aldrig världen var så här Knappast kan man tappa nåt man aldrig fattat Vem ska lära Barnen som är så gamla Unga kropp Men barnen är så gamla Upplevt världen Jag svär på Gud dom är sanna Men vem ska lära Name: X.A.
"EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD" NELSON MANDELA
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Annika Pandikow Arasp Keighobad Emilia Ganslandt Moira Conde (editor in chief) Niki Giarimi (editor in chief)
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