December by Mari Redington

The Regina Spectrum

Iowa City Regina High School Volume 56 Issue 3 December 15, 2014

Inside: Why you should keep Christmas local. More from the photo booth. Holidays around the world.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Merry Christmas from The Spectrum Staff! by Maria Blondin Editor-in-Chief

erry Christmas to AL and to AL a good night. (see page 24) The publab has recently gotten into the Christmas spirit despite freaking out about both finals and our deadline. Inspired by the Christmas Basket Project, The Spectrum staff would like to announce their thanks for the following websites that we use to waste our time: BuzzFeed, The New York Times and any website that you can play cubefield on. We would also like to thank our various cartoonists, Jill Kurovski and Joe Jennings for putting our opinions into images every month.

L-R: Molly Arndt, Nathan Meyer, Sam Milder, Teddy Nepola, Abby Sheehan, Payton Raso, Cammy Verducci, Maria Blondin, Claire Kleinmeyer, Ms. Redington, and Lauren Clapp. Not Pictured: Killian Beck.

A very special thanks to our fearless leader, Ms. Redington who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get nearly enough credit for the countless hours she spends in the publab making sure that everything is done in time. We greatly appreciate you and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you enough.

In this issue... 2 Staff Christmas Card 3-5 News 6-7 Opinion 8-9 Keeping Christmas Local 10-12 Sports 14-15 The Best of Craigslist 16-17 Christmas Photobooth 18-19 Christmas Classics 20-21 Entertainment 22-23 Holidays around the World 24 Humor 25 Student Writing 26 Student Survey 27 Food 28 Arts twitter: @spectrum_regina Instagram: @regina_spectrum icreginaspectrum.com

NEWS 3

DECEMBER 15, 2014

KKK Art Removed from Pentacrest by Maria Blondin Editor-in-Chief

directed the visiting artist who created it to remove it, which he did. The University of Iowa considers all forms of racism abhorrent and is deeply committed to the principles of inclusion and acceptance. There is no room for divisive, insensitive, and intolerant displays on this campus. The display was not approved by nor sanctioned by the university. The UI respects freedom of speech, but the university is also responsible for ensuring that public discourse is respectful and sensitive.”

sculpture depicting the “horA rifying truth” of the Ku Klux Klan was removed Friday morning

from the Pentacrest, prompting an apology from both the artist and the University of Iowa. The seven foot tall sculpture of a robed ﬁgure looks extremely similar to the attire of the infamous hate group, and is made from newspapers describing and critiquing some of the most horriﬁc scenes of racial violence in American History. Serhat Tanyolacar, the artist who created and placed the piece, was at the Petacrest Friday to defend his work.

Tanyolacar said that he originally displayed the piece in Washington, D.C., in 2010, and piece on display,”This work to protest racist Tanyolacar is a Turkish-born multimedia ideology, it’s not about racism at all,” he told that he decided to set it on the Pentacrest as a symbol to raise awareness artist who is a Grant Wood fellow for the Press Citizen. of racism throughout the country. The the University of Iowa School of Art and artists website, Art History this year. He says that his After the sculpture was removed, University serhattanyolcar.com includes a video intent was to “bring light to racism” and officials issued the following statement: “The of him wearing the sculpture as a robe to “show people that this stuff is really University of Iowa is a diverse community walking around D.C. going on today.” with no tolerance for racism, and the artwork that was briefly displayed on the Pentacrest “This was just him hijacking the attenWith the chaos currently happening this morning was deeply offensive to memacross the country in places like Ferguson bers of our community. Because it was placed tion for his own purposes, not trying to actually do something about the proband New York City, Tanyolacar thought without permission, university officials lem,” said senior Molly Arndt. now would be a good idea to put this A photo of Tanyolacar’s piece in front of The Old Capitol before it was removed Friday morning. Photo courtesy Facebook.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Hate Crimes Continue in Ferguson

by Maria Blondin Editor-in-Chief

olice are investigating a string of hate crimes after several attacks of Bosnians in the same Southern St. Louis neighborhood that is garnering so much attention after a jury’s decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson. According to a police report, at about 5:30 a.m. on December 6, a Bosnian woman was driving when three black males in their late-teens to early-20s stepped in front of her vehicle. When the woman tried to drive around them, the suspects reportedly pulled out a firearm, so she stopped the car. After hitting her windshield with a crowbar, the suspects pulled the woman from her car, threw her on the ground, and kicked her. One suspect then grabbed her purse, searched it, and told the others it was empty. All three suspects then fled the scene. Police say the woman said she thought the crime was racially motivated because the suspects asked her if she was Bosnian. “This has all the apperances of a hate crime based on the information that we have,” St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay stated. “The fact that they did suggest that she was a Bosnian, she was a Bosnian lady. We’ve already turned this over to the FBI.” That same morning, Bosnian Seldin Dranovic was beaten by three teens wielding hammers; but he managed to escape. Bosnian Zemir Begic would not be so lucky. An hour after Dranovic reported his attack, officers found Zemir Begic unconcious according to St. Louis Metro Police. Begic had been traveling in his car when, at approximately 1:15 a.m., several minors approached on foot and began damaging it. Begic got out of the car and the minors began to attack him with hammers and yell at him. Begic suffered injuries to his head, abdomen, face, and mouth. He was taken to the hospital when he was found, where he was pronounced dead.

Two teenagers who were involved in the attack on Begic, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old male, were in custody Sunday evening. Leah Freeman, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, said that investigators are still working to determine a motive for the gruesome attack.

Photo courtesy the AP.

“With all eyes on Ferguson, the city now has more troubles than ever.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Strong Start for Debate Team

2014-2015 Debate Competition Schedule Dowling Catholic HS Tournament December 12 Lincoln Railsplitter Tournament December 19 IHSSA State Debate Tournament January 9 Columbus Comm. Tournament January 17 Kanellis National Invitational February 20 Great Midwestern Novice & JV Debate Championships March 27 Bettendorf Middle Tournament May 9 gives me the opportunity to exhibit my knowledge of current events as well as develop my skills as a public speaker. I also love hanging out with the team; they’re fun to work with and they bring a lot of energy to every practice.”

Regina Debate members (L-R): Ellie Stimmel, Molly Arndt, David Keffala-Gerhard, Robert, Beck, Noah Weiner, Alex Salisbury, and Killian Beck. photo courtesy of Liz Tracey This month’s topic is, Resolved:

by Killian Beck News Editor

The team participates in Public Forum Debate, which employs monthly, politically he Regina Debate Team travelled to controversial topics ranging from issues of Davenport West High School on De- foreign policy to civil rights to the econocember 6th to compete in their first tourna- my. Debaters write cases for both sides of ment of the year. Seniors, Alex Salisbury the given topic, and must even be prepared and Killian Beck took home first place to argue for something that is contrary to trophies and Senior, Molly Arndt finished their personal opinion. Public forum debate in second. Both Freshman teams, Ellie is highly research-oriented, which means Stimmel with Noah Weiner and David teams usually work for an hour or two every Keffala with Robert Beck, won 3 rounds night finding statistics and professional and lost 2. Molly Arndt was impressed by opinions to back up their arguments. Debatthe teams performance, saying,“I’m proud ers learn formal speaking skills in addition of how well we did as a team and how to how to argue effectively. Alex Salisbury well the freshmen did.” commented, “I enjoy debate because it

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For-profit prisons in the United States should be banned. For-profit prisons are privately operated facilities that receive government contracts to house prisoners. Their existence is controversial because of their tendency to cut costs at the expense of their prisoners’ human rights. They have also been criticized for lobbying behind legislation that advocates tougher sentencing policies that lead to increased incarceration rates. However, some analysts claim that for-profit prisons are capable of cutting costs without decreasing quality. Forprofit prisons are less regulated, meaning they can theoretically finish projects faster and cheaper.

OPINION 6

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Justice is Blind* by Maria Blondin Editor-in-Chief

f you pay any attention to college football at all, you’ve probably heard of Jameis Winston. The 6’4 Florida State quarterback was the winner of the 2013 Heisman, a prestigious award given to the best player in college football. Previous winners include O.J. Simpson, Tony Dorsett, Earl Campbell and Barry Sanders. But while Winston is a star on the field, it’s his actions off the field that cause me to have a problem with him. Winston is currently in the middle of a case involving rape allegations from December 2012. The unidentified victim made her initial report to the to the university’s police department within hours of the incident, but there are several discrepancies about how the school addressed the situation. Florida State University is being federally investigated for its handling of this case. Title IX requires that colleges and universities receiving federal money conduct prompt investigations into allegations of sexual assault against students if they know about them. Tim Jansen, University administrator and Winston’s attorney, had a head start on the State Attorney, Willie Meggs, in Tallahassee responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious crimes. Jansen received all police reports at least four days before Meggs was handed the case. A move that is causing many to criticize the school, saying that it was a move by the higher-ups to cover the entire situation. After Winston’s DNA was matched to genetic material found on the woman’s underwear, his attorney changed his story from denying that anything happened between the two to saying that they had a consensual sexual encounter. Florida State is in the middle of determining whether Winston violated any or all four sections of the student code of conduct—

*Unless you’re an Athlete

two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment. The problem with this investigation is that the hearings continue to be postponed, and the cause of this seems to have to do with the recent success of the football program. The Seminoles were recently announced as one of the four teams that will be participating in the ﬁrst ever college football playoffs. In Jameis Winston’s explicit, detailed statement denying that he is guilty of rape, in which he (or someone writing on his behalf) makes the remarkable assertion that “[t]he only thing as vicious as rape is falsely accusing someone of rape.” Let’s think about that for a minute. Winston is claiming that being falsely accused of rape causes the same emotional pain as actually being raped. Of course, Winston isn’t talking about the average man, he is referring to what the affect of being accused of rape could have on him. While being convicted of rape would have a great effect on the average Joe’s future, many athletes have had no trouble bouncing back after run-ins with the law. Mike Tyson was convicted of rape and when he was released from prison, he was welcomed back to the world of boxing with open arms. He proceeded to earn a series of recordsetting paydays, and ESPN even tweeted him birthday wishes. (How many other convicted felons get shout outs from internationally famous twitter accounts?) NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was suspended a few games last year after repeated allegations of sexual assault, but still makes good money (he’ll make 11.6 million this year) and most people don’t even remember his suspension. I’m sure that as this “nightmare” continues Winston will be wishing that he was already a professional athlete and was able to pay for the situation to go away, just as Lakers star Kobe Bryant did. Bryant was

accused of rape and settled out of court completely. Despite basically admitting his guilt by settling; he earned 31 million in endorsements last year. Besides the rape allegations Winston has had other run-ins with the law while at FSU. In April, he took $32 worth of crab legs and crawﬁsh from a Tallahassee Publix, and in September he stood atop a table in a Florida State lunchroom and yelled an obscene phrase. Yet he continues to be praised. Several articles were written about the community service Winston participated in for the local YMCA as punishment for the crab leg incident; two that didn’t even mention the reason why Winston was at the Y in the ﬁrst place. If nothing but slap on the wrist comes from FSU after this case is settled, what message does this send to not only rape victims but athletes? If you can get away with things like rape or murder because you can catch a ball or shoot a basket; our justice system has gone down the drain.

Illustration by the amazingly talented Jill Kurovski.

OPINION 7

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Are Corporations People?

by Molly Arndt Opinion Editor

s citizens of the United States, we are given basic rights. We have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as the twentyseven amendments. However, after the Citizens United and Hobby Lobby Supreme Court decisions, corporations now have some of the same rights as people do- the free exercise of religion clause, and the right to donate money to political campaigns. This sets a dangerous precedent. If corporations, composed of a few people in leadership positions, can decide what religion or political campaign or cause they want to support and impose that religion or political belief or cause on their employees, the rights of the employees are being compromised. I can start a large company, hire thousands of workers, and decide that due to my religious practices all of my workers have to shave their heads and wear entirely tweed clothing. Because of this dangerous legal precedent, this is possible. By making these decisions, the Supreme Court is essentially saying that money equals power, or somehow legitimizes the acquisition of power. It is

placing the rights of a few, very wealthy people over the rights of those who have the misfortune of working for them. Allowing the wealthy to fund the campaigns of those who will represent their interests in return gives them exponentially more power than those who cannot afford to do so. With the Hobby Lobby case, which gave the company the right to refuse to supply birth control to workers with their health care plan, the CEO and board are controlling the religious practices of the employees. This is corrupt. At a time in our country when income inequality is at its highest since 1928, giving business owners control over the health care decisions and religious practices over their workers will further divide the country. The Hobby Lobby and Citizens United precedent goes beyond political campaigns or birth control. We are living in a modern society suffering from historical problems- racial tensions, income inequality, political gridlock and foreign conflict. On top of this, we must worry about net neutrality and how creepy it is that Facebook can now access the contacts on our phone. Now, more than ever, we need to cling to our

humanity in every way possible in order to solve these problems. Corporations are not people-- the people who work for them are. CEOs have every right to practice their religion in their own private lives, as do their employees. Extremely wealthy people have the right to vote, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the right to spend billions of dollars funding candidates who will only perpetuate corruption. Corporations need people. People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need corporations.

Prostesters hold up a sign at a rally against Hobby Lobby. Photo Courtesy the AP.

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Keep your Christmas

Local

5 Festive Family Activities

With every passing holiday season, it seems like Black Friday Sales creep closer into Thanksgiving celebrations, and stores like Walmart and Target become a Mecca for merchandise madness. It’s easy to get caught up in getting the best deals on the hottest holiday gifts, but the Regina Spectrum staff would like to remind everyone to slow down this Christmas season and to enjoy the quaint and lively opportunities of holiday cheer that Iowa City can offer.

Amana Colonies

Christmas Craft Shows

The month of December is ﬁlled with lots of great Christmas craft shows and markets to offer a wide selection of handmade gifts to the patrons of Iowa City. Regina brought back the Christmas market this year, showcasing over 30 vendors, and the ICPL hosts an annual craft bazaar. Craft shows provide an excellent opportunity for artists to share their talent, and for patrons to buy unique handmade gifts. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds are usually donated to a good cause. Yay crafts!!

In the Amana Colonies you’ll ﬁnd many shops, restaurants serving German cuisine and the Tannenbaum Forest. The “forest” is located inside a barn where local business sponsor a Christmas tree and it is decorated according to a certain theme. You can also see Santa and hear carolers sing. There is no cost to get into the Tannenbaum Forest, but you can donate to the Make a Wish Foundation for your entry free.

Holiday Local Theater

Christmastime is a great time to see some wonderful local productions of traditional plays, ballets, and concerts. The Nolte Dance Academy performs the Nutcracker at the Englert every year, and Riverside Theater presented A Christmas Carol. There is something for all ages to enjoy, and seeing theater productions is a great way to support ﬁne arts in Iowa City.

Ice Skating

While it probably isn’t safe to venture on any frozen natural bodies of water in the area, the Coral Ridge Mall ice skating rink is an often-overlooked holiday treasure. Coral Ridge has public skate until 5 on weekdays and from noon to four on weekend days, and for a $6 admission it’s hard to come by cheaper entertainment. Bring your friends or family and burn some of those Christmas cookies off.

Christmas lights Sight Seeing

There are a lot of great neighborhoods and houses in the Iowa City area that deck the halls HARD for Christmas. A fun, and relatively cheap family activity is to get hot cocoa and peppermint mochas to go and drive around listening to your favorite holiday music while admiring beautiful Christmas lights. Some primo Christmas light neighborhoods are right around Regina. A must-see house deemed the “Santa House” located on Valley View Drive in Coralville has Yard Santas, life-size Nativity, model trains, animations, and appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Mr. Elf.

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December 15, 2014

Iowa Do you have traditions unique to Iowa City?

City 5 local spots for holiday shopping

“My mom sometimes brings home a resident who doesn’t have family coming from Oaknoll where Sadly, after over 30 years in Iowa City, The Soap Opera will be closing its doors forever. This is easily the best selection of ﬁne soaps, perfumes and candles. In order to accomshe works. -Molly Arndt modate the holiday shopping season, The Soap Opera will be taking requests now from

The Soap Opera

those who want to order large quantities of products. Any remaining inventory will be discounted starting Dec. 26, and anything left after the store closes will be donated to local shelters.

Revival “My mom, my brother, and I always see a movie at Sycamore on Christmas Day.” -Lauren Clapp

According to Ms. Redington, Revival is the best store to shop for gifts for yourself, friends, mom/sister or if you are a fella, the stylish lady in your life. Revival carries new and used clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as the best selection of jewelry in Iowa City, and handmade gifts such as knitware, necklaces, and accessories. There is something for every age, style and size, and whatever you ﬁnd will be unique and possibly locally made.

Ten Thousand Villages

“My family always attends the midnight mass on Christmas Eve.” -Audrey Wagner

For downtown patrons who prefer to spend their money on fair trade items, Ten Thousand Villages is a wonderful addition to the downtown scene. Ten Thousand Villages is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. The holiday pop-up store is located in the old downtown Wedge store, connected to the library, until December 28th, and proprietors are currently on working establishing a stand-alone location. Ten Thousand Villages seeks to establish long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans are under- or unemployed, and in which they lack other opportunities for income.

Zaza’s Pasta & Italian Market

If you are looking for something local, handmade, and delicious, Zaza’s Pasta can offer you a variety of edible gifts. Zaza’s is new to Iowa City, and located on Bowery Street. Whether you want fresh authentic Italian pasta to cook right away for a festive dinner, or if you want to buy dried pastas or oils, Zaza’s is a great way to support local businesses. You can ﬁnd Zaza’s Pastas in a variety of locations throughout Iowa City such as New Pioneer and select Hy-vee locations. “On Christmas morning, we always eat a butterbraid from the PISA fundraiser. -Maria Blondin

Artifacts & Decorum

Artifacts and Decorum are two unique antique stores with front doors mere feet away. The two stores are both packed with nostalgic antique home décor, jewelry, dishware, furniture and art, but the owners have completely different tastes. Stop in to shop for parents, grandparents, or friends who have vintage style and enjoy unique décor and art.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Regals Prove Rankings Wrong By Cammy Verducci Sports-Editor

he Regina Girl’s Basketball Team has started their season off strong. The Runnin’ Regals have won their first three games with a comfortable lead; one of which was an upset against 4A Clear Creek Amana last Saturday. The Regals are proving their preseason ranking of sixth in the conference to be an inaccurate one. With over 15 three-point shots made in three games, the sharp shooting Regals lead the conference in beyond the arc shots. However, they are equally as strong in the paint. Senior Post Hannah Stein has scored 15 points on layups alone. “It is a great feeling to know that when you are heavely gaurdeed in the lane you have shooters to help

carry the offense,” says Hannah Stein. However, the Regals best strength is their defense. Freshman starter Lauren Gaarde leads the team with a whopping 11 steals and Junior Kennedy Brown leads the team with 7 blocks. “The first few games of my high school career have been an great experience. Everyone on the team is really supportive,” said Gaarde. The Reglas will travel to Durant to face the highly ranked Wildcats on Friday at 6:30. The Regals will then take on Northeast on Saturday at Regina at 6:00. With everything to prove, the Regals will continue to out hustle, work, and think their opponents. Hannah Stein poses during half time. Photo Courtesy Claire Kleinmeyer

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Cook Crushes Clippers by Payton Raso Sports Editor

egina boys basketball kicked off their season on Saturday December 6th at Clear Creek Amana with a big opening win. Senior Drew cook lead the team with 30 pts and solidified his position as a leader on this team. “We went in with the mindset of you can’t win them all if you don’t win the first one.” said Cook. Clear Creek hung with the Regals all through the first half. Regina got in a little trouble when CCA went on a scoring run and it looked like they might pull away. “Our defense was a little weak.” said Cook,”We need to work on it. We let up way too many easy baskets.” Regina rebounded from that run and took control just before the half. The Regals were then able to put the Clippers away with consistent free throw shooting. Even when Clear Creek would make shots, they would have to foul the Regal players and the Regals responded by knocking down enough free throws to pull away. “This was a really good opening game for us.” said Cook, “We knew that they were returning a good number of starters but we were ready for the challenge. Coach never let us think about losing. He kept saying that we were going to win the game and that gave us the confidence to get it done.” The Regals have big goals this year.

With a new coach in Stu Ordman, the guys are looking to end Regina’s state tournament drought. Coach Ordman has his team more prepared than ever. He brings in in depth scouting reports on each of Regina’s opponents and really prepares his guys to be in the best position to win. As Cook puts it, “He wants there to be no unknowns. The more prepared we are the better we will play.” Coach Ordman has also made the best of what is a unique situation. He only had a little over a week to prepare his team for its first game. And he got it done. Squeezing almost 3 weeks worth of material into such a short span of time he worked the guys both mentally and physically and it paid off on Saturday. Regina has a full schedule running up to Christmas Break. Upcoming home opponents Tipton, and Northeast Goose Lake will provide exciting matchups. This should be an exciting season as the Regals strive for a state tournament berth. Drew Cook talks with Coach Ordman Tuesday, December 9, at a home game against Tipton.

Photo by Claire Kleinmeyer.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Regals Ready to Rumble

by Teddy Nepola News Editor

he 2014-2015 Regina wrestling season kicked off with an away meet at Tipton. Regina lost to Mid-Prairie 42-36 but beat Tipton 52-15. The wrestling team will have 3 varsity home meets this season and 11 away meets this year (not including sectionals, districts, and state). Senior wrestler TJ Schott returns this year in hopes of clinching a state title. He reflected his feelings on his final season and hopes for his younger brother beginning his first, “My goals are to make it to state and place very high on the podium... we only have one freshman and that’s my brother and I am confident that he will be the best and do the best of his ability to win. I’m very excited for him.” Regina sophomore, Jared “Tank” Brinkman, was the only Regal to qualify for state last season and looks for another qualification berth this season. Brinkman wrestled in the very competitive heavyweight class against mostly upperclassmen. In last year’s state tournament, he was the only wrestler in the 220 lb. weight

class who wasn’t a junior or senior. The Regals only tournament this year will be this Saturday, the 20, and everyone is encouraged to come.

Jared Brinkman pins his Tipton opponent Thursday, December 4. Photo by Sam Milder.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

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FEATURES 15 What to buy that special someone for Christmas from Craigslist

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Walking in a re

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. -Buddy the Elf

Sam Milder and Drew Cook

Luke Gallagher and Cammy Verducci

Maria Blondin Justin Hunter and Aaron Demory

Christian Daniel and Abby Sheehan

Shelby Dumont, Kathryn Lorenger, Conner Brown and Cliff Wagner

Payton Maske, Mr. Demory and Joe Jennings

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“My favorite Christmas song is Mistletoe by Justin Bieber because I like to think he’s talking to me.” - Teddy Nepola Ian and Sammy Kron

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

egal Wonderland Emilio Tovar, TJ Schott and Morgan Welter

Ben Felderman, Brock Nauman, Zach Fackler and Charles Purnell

Kemberly Flores, Anna and Ellie Stimmel Allison Meyer and Sara Burlage Jamie Porter, Anna Utech and Johana Hoffman

Top 10 Christmas Movies 1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Angela Klein, Madi Scott and Tori Brennan

Top 10 Christmas Songs 1. All I Want For Christmas is You Jingle Bells

Elf

Home Alone

I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas

Baby it’s Cold Outside

Jingle Bell Rock

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (with Jim Carey)

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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Top 10’s voted on by Regina Students

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The Christmas Story Charlie Brown Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life Santa Claus is Coming to Town

6. Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town 6. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays 8.

Feliz Navidad

White Christmas

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The Christmas Song

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Movies of Christmas Past It’s a Wonderful Life

This movie stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a family man who has been overwhelmed by family obligations his whole life. This wellknown classic is told from the point of view of angels as George Bailey contemplates ending his life.

Miracle on 34th Street

When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. This 1947 film stars Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara and John Payne

Meet John Doe

Holly and the Ivy

A traditional Christmas family reunion takes place at a country vicarage, showing the effects religion can have on family relationships. Starring Celia Johnson and Denholm Elliot.

After Barbara Stanwyck is fired from her job at the newspaper, she prints a fake letter from an unemployed “John Doe”, who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is then forced to rehire Stanwyck’s character, and both she and her bosses milk the story for all it’s worth, starting a political movement.

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Where have all the classics gone? They’re right here! Next time you want to watch a movie to get in the Christmas spirit, skip over that Will Ferrell movie and check out one of these classics.

Christmas in Conneticut

Barbara Stanwyck stars as one of the country’s most famous food writers. In her columns, she describes herself as a hard working farm woman and an excellent cook. But in reality she can’t even boil an egg. The owner of the magazine she works for has decided that a heroic sailor will spend his Christmas on *her* farm. Miss Lane knows that her career is over if the truth comes out, but what can she do?

I’ll Be Seeing You

Ginger Rogers stars as a young woman serving a term for accidental manslaughter given a Christmas furlough from prison to visit her family. On the train she meets a young soldier played by Joseph Cotten, on leave from the military hospital. As a romance blooms Rogers’ character faces her reality of having to return to prison and Cotten deals with PTSD.

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ENTERTAINMENT 20

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Spectrum Selections: Music of 2014 Maria recommends ...

Beyoncé

“Because she’s Beyoncé. She’s flawless. (Pun intended)”

Abby recommends ...

“When I listen to it I feel like I’m riding a carpet made out of fruit roll-ups into an episode of Reading Rainbow.”

The tUnE-yArDs

Lana Del Ray

“The tUnE-yArDs is one woman creating drum loops and layering in vocals, bass and ukulele. It’s surprisingly catchy and the lyrics are hilariously weird.”

“Lana Del Ray is queen. Her voice is like milk chocolate: smooth and sweet.”

Killian recommends ... Payton recommends ...

Ariel Pink

Ms. Redington recommends ...

Kid Cudi

Lauren recommends ...

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Do you know your Christmas Trivia?

2. According to the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, which of the following names is NOT attributed to one of Santa’s reindeer? a) Donder b) Dancer c) Vixen d) Rudolf 3. In Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” what does George Michael give to his beloved, only to see it given away the very next day? a) His uncomfortably short shorts from the “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” video b) His stocking c) His heart d) His uncomfortably tight jeans from the “Faith” video

4. Who played Ebenezer Scrooge and who played Charles Dickens in The Muppet Christmas Carol? a) Bill Murray/Kermit b) Michael Caine/Gonzo c) Christopher Walken/ Gonzo d) Jeff Bridges/ Animal 5. In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups that elves stick to? a) Candy Cane, chocolate, eggnog, and hot cocoa b) Candy, candy cane, candy corn, and syrup c) Cakes, cookies, candy, sugar d) Marshmallow, peppermints, candy corn, chocolate 6. Which Christmas movie is ranked as the “#1 Most Powerful Movie of All Time” by the American Film Institute? a) It’s a Wonderful Life b) Miracle on 34th Street c) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York City d) How the Grinch Stole Christmas

7. In “Home Alone,” little Kevin (Macauley Culkin) mistakenly believes that it’s his fault his family’s forgotten him on the way to the airport for a Christmas vacation because he ... a) Angrily wished they would all disappear b) Went and slept at a neighbor’s house without telling anybody c) Sold his plane ticket for pizza money d) Got into a ﬁst ﬁght with a Salvation Army bell ringer 8. According to the song “You’re a Mean One, Mister Grinch,” the three words that best describe the Christmas-stealing menace are: a) Stink, stank, stunk b) Lean, mean, green c) Heartless, hapless, pantless d) Dirty, rotten, scoundrel 9. The “traditional” portrait of the American Santa Claus was created by artist Haddon Sundblom as part of an advertising campaign for what product? a) Fisher Price toys b) Raggedy Ann dolls c) Coca-Cola d) Nutcrackers

1. A, 2. D, 3. C, 4.B, 5. B, 6. A, 7.A, 8. A, 9. C

1. In “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermey the elf secretly longs to pursue what profession? a) Dentistry b) Carpentry c) Real estate d) Being Santa

FEATURES 12

Holidays Around the World

Hanukkah

Also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Children receive gifts, especially in areas where Jewish and Christian children are in close contact. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians.

Festivus

Clebrated by lovers of Seinfeld. Known as “Festivus for the rest of us,” it originates from Frank Costanza’s wrath with the consumerism of traditional holidays, and rejects the materialism of Christmas by celebrating around an unadorned aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree.

Yule

Celebrated by pagans and some Wiccans. Yule celebrates the Winter Solstice, and the sun making its way back to the earth. Participants decorate a Yule log, gather with family and friends, and exchange homemade gifts.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014 Does anyone actually know what Kwanzaa is? Or why Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah? Or how “Festivus for the rest of us” got started? Jesus may be the reason for the Christmas season, but Christmas isn’t the only season. Here are some holidays celebrated by different cultures around the winter solstice.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long secular holiday honoring African-American heritage, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year, almost exclusively by African-Americans in the United States of America. It is modeled after the ﬁrst harvest celebrations in Africa. The name comes from Swahili from “ﬁrst fruit.”

Bodhi Day

Celebrated by Buddhists. This marks the day Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment, it is celebrated on December eighth. Children make tree-shaped cookies, candles and colorful lights are hung to signify enlightenment.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Santa to Stamp out Stamps

anta Claus issued a statement last week to children around the world. In the statement Claus addressed an issue that has been a problem for him for some years now. That was the problem of hand written letters. Claus said that his paper mail has been building up for years and he just received his letter from little Virginia, dated 1897. Claus stated that he is so busy directing elves and preparing his reindeer he doesn’t have time to go through his snail mail and read every single letter. Claus prefers the method of email or DMing on twitter, that way he can have Siri read all of the messages to him without him having to stop what he is doing. (The eventsportrayed in the articles Merry Christmas Claus said that children need to “get with the on this page are ﬁctitious. Any simito real events is coincidental Cartoon by Joe Jennings times” and “leave the snail mail to the 1950’s.” larity and not intended by the author.) Claus also stated that his recycling bill is going through the roof. “Most recycling businesses won’t even consider traveling all the way to the North Pole and those that do are not cheap, Photos below courtesy of John add in the fact that I have 12 tons of mail every Lanternier and Alex Salisbury, in few months and that all adds up to be a major collaboration with Joe Jennings, pain in my bowl full of jelly belly” said Claus.

Killian Beck and Christian Daniel

Merry Christmas to AL and to AL a good night!

DECEMBER 15, 2014

STUDENT WRITING 25

Sophocles, the Man and Me

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By Lauren Clapp *All the italicized lines in this poem are direct quotes from the play Antigonê by Sophocles, translated by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald. Numberless are the world’s wonders, but none more wonderful than man. For he sits atop his self-built throne, letting the world simply kiss his hand. He chooses his allies wisely, believing everything goes as planned. But what he does not realize is that friends made at the risk of wrecking our ship are not real friends at all. So he is struck down by the hand of his friend, the friend with whom he used to stand tall. His enlarged ego and foolish ways, Now the reason he must fall. As he sinks towards his death he looks for revenge because, it is the dead not the living who make the longest demands. While he sits in his own personal hell, he reaches out his hands.

“Break the links that bind you To the boards of depression Try to stand up tall and meet at ends Within your confession Even when the world believes You don’t need attention Actions can mean less than desires Or intentions.”

For all his faults have lead him here, again these faults are mans.

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STUDENT SURVEY 26

December ?, 2014

What was the worst Christmas present you have ever received?

Abby Sheehan “Last year I received a Hello Kitty rainbow jewelry box. Let’s just say it wasn’t on my list. . .”

TJ Schott “A Barbie Doll”

Lizzy DePrenger “One time I asked for a dog and my parents got me a stuffed one and said, ‘That’ll do.’”

Nicolas Ziniel “Broken Dreams.”

Mary Kate Doyle “I got a box of rocks. . .”

Jamie Porter “4 Russian men, all dipped in chocolate, who sang “Silent Night” in 4 part harmony. It was awful.”

Joe Jennings “Veggie tales sing-along Christmas CD.”

David Keffala-Gerhard “My dad bought me some pajamas and running pants that just so happened to be 3 sizes too small.”

Fabian Ouellet-Pinto “A towel.”

Claire Kleinmeyer “Bright green eye shadow.”

Luke Gallagher “A box of oatmeal.”

Payton Raso “A dog that ran away 2 moths later. . .basically heartbreak for Christmas.”

Derek Burger “My father’s response to my grandmother’s question of ‘Does Derek have a girlfriend?’ he responded ‘Maybe if he wasn’t friendzoned by every girl in the school.’”

Kyra Wilson “I got this hideous purse once. It was brown and green and purple, and it had seashells on it. The person that gave it to me said, ‘It reminded me of you.’”

Christian Daniel “Another brother.”

Michael Adam “Grinch pajamas. . . I have a deadly fear of the Grinch. . . His fingers scare the bejesus out of me.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

ABBY’S APPETITE

TOP 10 CHRISTMAS DESSERTS 1. Homemade Sugar Cookies 2. Cake Balls/ Oreo Balls 3. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups 4. No Bake Cookies 5. Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites 6. Reindeer Puppy Chow (puppy chow with Christmas M&M’s) 7. Peppermint Bark 8. Bishop’s Chocolate Pie 9. White Christmas Cookies (white chocolate chips) 10. Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Trees

FORBIDDEN PLANET PIZZARIA AND VIDEO ARCADE

his month I am reviewing the new restaurant Forbidden Planet. It opened on September 26th in the old Tobacco Bowl location. Forbidden is a great place to hang out with friends and play videogames. You can get a metro slice (just a quick, ﬂat, crispy square little personal pizza) and stand while eating to play games or sit down at a table to order a thin crust 8 slice pizza or deep dish 8 slice. They have great specialty pizzas, or you can create your own, which was the route fellow Spectrum writer went. Killian Beck ordered the $5 customizable ﬂatbread pizza, pesto, grilled chicken, and added onions and green peppers. “The pizza was one of the most unique pizzas I’ve ever tried. I liked that you could customize it!”, said Beck. Forbidden Planet also offers salad, apps, and desserts, all classic Italian favorites, and coffee and espresso. The pizza comes out quickly, and the ingredients are fresh, mostly local, and the dough and sauces are made in house. It has a fun bright environment, with all different kinds of vintage arcade games, including two table arcade games. Gamers and pizza lovers, check it out over Christmas break!

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December 15, 2014

DECEMBER’S FEATURED ARTIST:

Evie Rozendaal

by Abby Sheehan

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his month’s featured artist is Evie Rozendaal, a senior here at Regina. Evie is very into drawing cartoons and doodles. After being asked when she started, she replied “Ever since I could fingerpaint!” Evie got inspiration to begin drawing cartoons from the ones she watched as a child and one day she began to start drawing them. Her favorite artist is Seth MacFarlane. He created Family Guy and is the co-creator American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. MacFarlane also wrote and animated a couple throwback shows (Dexter’s labratory and Johnny Bravo). Evie’s favoirte medium is simply markers and pencil. She says “I used them as a child, so why not use them now?” Evie plans to major in animation in college and continue her love and passion for art. She has even created some of her own cartoon characters! Her dream job would be to work as an animator for Nickelodeon.

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