Rise Yearbook Edition

volume II, issues I-IV fall & winter, spring & summer 2015-2016 YEARBOOK Edition

RISE yearbook edition

the ramaz creative arts magazine

Welcome to the yearbook edition of RISE Magazine!

As the 2015-2016 school year draws to a close, the RISE team presents the yearbook edition.

NOIR NIGHTS (fall/winter) joins with TECHNICOLOR (spring/summer) to bring you a year of creativity and collaboration in the creative arts.

With the help of an outstanding team of editors, dedicated faculty, supportive administration, and talented students, RISE showcases the very best of The Ramaz Upper School.

Nicole Chernow ‘17

Tamar Sidi ‘17 Editor-in-Chief

volume II, issues I and II fall & winter 2015-2016

RISE the ramaz creative arts magazine

noir nights

The Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Upper School of Ramaz 60 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075

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This publication was generously sponsored by the Ramaz Parents Council in recognition and appreciation for the amazing work that our children 7 produce

Welcome to the first issue of Volume II of RISE magazine, entitled

noir nights

an issue exploring the blackness of fall and winter, the way in which darkness silently creeps up on us and envelops our city, seamlessly invading the daytime hours.

Noir represents to us the beauty in New York’s grittiness, the stark contrast in this daily transition from day to night.

Discover in this issue the essence of noir, the elegance of New York at nightfall and beyond.

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mission statement Students of the Ramaz Upper School created all of the featured articles, photographs, and artwork you will find here.

Our goal is to present the way each of our participants is inspired by the rich culture of the city.

We encourage individuality with regard to every facet of artistic and intellectual expression.

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RISE

Volume II Issues I and II January 2016

contributors Arielle Alcobi ‘17 Noa Attias ‘18 Rebecca Araten ‘18 Hannah Blas ‘16 Hadassah Brenner ‘17 Eliana Doft ‘16 Emily Ellison ‘18 Mariah Hubert ‘17 Natalie Kahn ‘19 Julia Levi ‘18 Raquel Michel ‘17 Rachel Russo ‘17 Alexandra Schreiber ‘17 Olivia Schwartz ‘17 Maya Shalom ‘17 Lily Shams ‘17 Ilan Sidi ‘19 Libby Silber ‘17 Rebecca Silverman ‘16 Gabriel Zimbler ‘16

Writer Photographer Writer Photographer Writer Writer Writer Illustrator Writer Writer llustrator (collage) Writer Writer Writer Writer Photographer Writer Photographer Photographer Writer and Photographer

models Sarah Issever ‘18, Moselle Kleiner ‘17, Tamar Sidi ‘17, Anaelle Chetrit ‘17, Sam Reich ‘17, Alon Sidi ‘26 Norman Maleh ‘16, Jake Shams ‘17

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editorial board Moselle Kleiner ‘17 Tamar Sidi ‘17 Netanel Kamel ‘18

Co-Editor in Chief Co-Editor in Chief Producer

Abbey Lepor ‘16 Eliana Present ‘16 Hannah Benhamo ‘16 Meira Gilbert ‘16

Layout Editor Photography Editor Literary Editor Literary Editor

Mollie Adolf ‘16 Sarah Issever ‘18

Randoms Editor Social Media Editor

Ms. Barbara Abramson Ms. Rachel Rabhan ‘92

Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor

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TABLE OF CONTENTS editors’ note...........15 editor bios.............16 calendar................18 reviews.................20 Follow the Leader.......37 interview no.1 margeaux new york..............44 fashion.................46 Meet Me on Madison......50 astronomy...............56 Monochrome..............58 randoms.................66 interview no.2 rozit arditi...................68 talent board............80

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EDITORS’ NOTE

Dear readers,

a taste of what you’ll find in this issue & more

We write to you from a little balcony off of a Man-

Tamar Sidi ‘17

hattan high-rise, and we are amazed by the noir November night. It has just passed midnight and we are listening to a finally sleepy city, inhaling its familiar scent. This is our noir, no matter that we can see into the hundreds of apartments surrounding us, or the Chrysler building and Freedom Tower from far away. New York is noir right now in the sense that the sound of hurrying people has come to a soft hush; the silence is almost deafening, but not quite. The subways are tired, the streets dark, the city has reached a lull. We sit here inspired by the noirish beauty of our environment and hope that this feeling will reach you, as well, as you peruse this issue. First on your must-see list– check out the Winter Calendar, an amalgamation of all of our favorite January activities (pg. 14). Up next is our REVIEWS section, with a special feature on “by CHLOE,” a cute new kosher restaurant in the West Village (pg. 18).

Don’t miss Mollie Adolf’s write-up of “Trike” at the Magnet Theatre (pg. 26), and look out for the rockin’ indie playlist (pg. 28) created by Sarah Issever. Interviews with fashion designer, Yocheved Schwartz, (pg. 40) and interior designer, Rozit Arditi, (pg. 66) are highlights, too. Also look out for our fall shoot, “Follow the Leader,” chronicling an

afternoon adventure in the park and shot by Libby Silber ‘17 (pg. 32). “Follow the Leader” is just one of this issue’s three photo-essays, the second being “Meet Me on Madison” (pg. 46). Shot by Elie Present ‘16, just before dark and with intentionally grainy film, the “Meet Me on Madison” shoot is intended to invoke memories of the Audrey Hepburn classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Our take on the movie’s iconic shot of Hepburn standing outside Tiffany’s, chowing down on a croissant, was this photo essay of four friends, venturing out for a stroll along Madison Avenue during the early evening hours. “Monochrome” (pg. 56), shot by Hannah Blas ‘16 and Lily Shams ‘17, is our third and final photo spread, and takes place in the World Trade Center PATH tunnel– a beautiful all-white marbleized passageway. Although we do not recommend attempting this on your own, kids, (i.e.– permission to shoot on location is required) the results of our allotted five minutes in the tunnel are stunning. We contrasted the overwhelming whiteness of the location with the blackness of the models’ turtleneck outfits.

A similar brand of stark darkness is prominent in the RISE fixture, Talent Board (pg. 78), chock full of eerie photographs and poetry from the Ramaz student body. What could possibly be more noir?

Best,

Moselle Kleiner ‘17 and Tamar Sidi ‘17

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EDITOR BIOS an introduction to RISE magazine’s new Editorial Board

Sophomore class president Netanel Kamel loves living the “RISE life.” Netanel grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, surrounded by the beauty of nature. In his free time, Netanel likes to travel and discover the different wonders of the world. Netanel is a technophile, incorporating his gadgets with style. His favorite hobbies include taking “artsy pics,” playing soccer, and always being fashion forward. His classy lifestyle inspires the lives of all his followers.

You can find Abbey Lepor being pulled down the streets of Midtown Manhattan by her two miniature dachshunds. She enjoys practicing piano, playing tennis and telling everyone about her different colored eyes. Her position at RISE helps her channel her love for the arts that she hopes to continue in her professional life.

Elie Present is often found photographing her friends, family, or the

many amazing locations in New York City. Her passion for photography began at a young age and has since expanded over the past few years. Elie has participated in many photography events; most notably, her photos were selected to appear on the New York Times website as part of a project done by high school students. Elie is excited to be working on RISE as photo editor this year to further develop her photography skills and continue one of her hobbies in a more professional position.

Mollie Adolf, RANDOMS Editor, can be found on the stage of the

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Magnet Theater, in Studio A of Bikram Yoga NYC, or in a salon chair at Deva Curl. She loves classic rock, vegan restaurants and outdoor concerts. Someday, she hopes to write her own comedy TV show!

Sarah Issever’s got a crazy passion for fashion, food, “good vibes”

and everything in between. Through growing up in New York City, in a Turko-Japanese home, and then exploring the laid back scene in So Cal every summer– Sarah has been exposed to an infinite number of cultures in her life so far. You’ll see her around doing everything from effecting pics on her phone for her or RISE mag’s insta, (@rise.magazine) to chilling with her friends on the Upper East Side. Her fave hobbies include surfing, skating at the Chelsea Piers skatepark, and trying new foods at restaurants all across Manhattan.

Meira Gilbert spends most of her time in the Ramaz art studio work-

ing on her art, printing papers, or just hanging out. She’s loved art since she was a young girl, and also loves to read, write, hang out with her siblings, listen to music, visit museums, and act as one of the Literary Editors for RISE. She can’t wait to continue pursuing her interest in the arts and eagerly looks forward to all that life has to offer!

Hannah Benhamo is a co-Literary Editor for RISE magazine. In her spare time, she enjoys eating pasta, riding horses, and reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez. She hopes to one day publish a novel and live on an Argentinian cattle farm.

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WINTER CALENDAR

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4 art “Berlin Metropolis” @ the Neue Galerie

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6 art Alberto Burri: The Trauma of Painting” @ the Guggenheim

7 things to do STORY Home for the Holidays concept store

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12 art “Unorthodox” contemporary art @ the Jewish Museum

13 things to do Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Holiday Marketplace

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18 things to do the Butterfly Conservatory @ the American Museum of Natural History

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20 music Jess Glynne @ Webster Hall

21 art “Photo-Poetics: an Anthology” @ the Guggenheim

25 art “Greater New York” quinquennial @ MoMA PS1

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27 art “Frank Stella: A Retrospective” @ the Whitney

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3 things to do Holiday Shops @ Bryant Park

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9 theatre Trike @ the Magnet Theater, reviewed on pg. 26

10 things to do Winter Flea and Smorgasbourg @ Sunset Park’s Industry City in Brooklyn

15 theatre Under the Radar 2016 by the Public Company

16 theatre “Hamilton” on Broadway

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22 things to do Big Apple Circus: “the Grand Tour”

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24 theatre Gazillion Bubble Show @ New World Stages

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30 art “Ocean of Images” new photography @ MoMA

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REVIEWS FEATURED ACTIVITY ART THEATRE MUSIC FASHION ASTRONOMY 21

FEATURED ACTIVITY a quick look at “by CHLOE”: swift, cool, and vegan

NYC EATS At the corner of Macdougal and Bleecker streets in Greenwich Village is cookbook author and Cupcake Wars champ Chloe Coscarelli’s first 100% vegan restaurant, “by Chloe.” The décor of the thirty-five seat shop evidences a homey and laid-back energy, but the small setting has its downsides: finding a seat was almost physically impossible. Luckily, after waiting for some time, RISE got a chance to dine at such a popular spot.

The plant-based menu includes numerous healthy entrees such as veggie burgers, salads, avocado toast, and more. Coscarelli adds sweets and “Ice Cream by Chloe” to her menu, which already includes her famous vegan cookies, cupcakes, and gluten free desserts. Drinks such as PANATEA matcha, cold press juices, mouthwatering smoothies and even coconuts are served with these tasty meals when you are craving a satisfying beverage.

Part of Coscarelli’s genius is that she is able to create a healthy hot spot with foods that fail to come across as appetizing at most restaurants. Coscarelli’s cool eatery serves great and varied dishes such as the Kale Caesar Salad, the Guac Burger (including tortilla strips, a whole grain bun, and of course, guac), and Mac N’ Cheese made of sweet potato cheese sauce, which acts as a healthy alternative to regular noodles and cheese. This kosher vegan shop is truly a miracle on a corner. writing and image by Sarah Issever ‘18 for details, see in this issue

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“Picasso Sculpture” @ MoMA While Pablo Picasso’s paintings are greatly recognized around the world, his sculptures are less known to the average museum-goer. The MoMA does a wonderful job of displaying these works in the new show, “Picasso Sculpture.” The exhibit includes 140 of Picasso’s sculptures made from the years 1902 through 1964. The sculptures are constructed from an array of materials, including plaster, sheet-metal, clay, and wood. Picasso’s three-dimensional works have not been displayed in America since 1967, and many have never even been displayed in New York, and so the circumstances of this exhibition are very intriguing to the viewer.

Throughout the many galleries in the exhibit, Picasso’s sculptures vary in not only materials, but in color usage as well. Some of the sculptures are blank and white while others have been painted with color in great detail. Many of his sculptures are of models that are very similar to those featured in paintings Picasso is well known for.

Highlighted works of the show include the “Woman with Hat,” a colorful sculpture made in the early 1960’s of painted sheet metal; “Still Life with Guitar,” a haunting hollow pop out of a guitar hung on the wall; and “Bust of a Woman,” a set of busts or sculptures of Marie Therese Walter, Picasso’s model and mistress. Although Walter was frequently painted by Picasso, putting her in a three dimensional form really brings life to the art in a way that a painting cannot do. The gallery is arranged in a circular form so that the last gallery leads you back to the first, urging the viewer to experience the art again and again.

The exhibition raises the question of whether Picasso was a better sculptor or painter. Although he is more famous for his paintings, the New York Times described Picasso as being “more completely himself in three dimensions: a magician, and magpie genius, a comedic entertainer, and a tinkerer with superb reflexes… Picasso’s constant motion is much more apparent, and maybe more fruitful, in sculpture.”

The exhibit is highly recommended by RISE as it gives the viewers a greater window into Picasso’s life and art, although the two are somewhat synonymous. The exhibit covers a long time span and an almost overwhelming amount of space is filled with sculptures– so much so, that they seem to never end in variations of style and quantity. It is also interesting to see how common themes portrayed in Picasso’s paintings are transferred into his three dimensional models. As the New York Times put it, “this is one of the best exhibitions you’ll ever see at the Museum of Modern Art.” Emily Ellison ‘18 and Julia Levi ‘18 Picasso Sculpture is on through February 7th, 2016 Location: The Museum of Modern Art 11 West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) New York, NY 10019 23

“The Rise of Sneaker Culture” @ the Brooklyn Museum Though many women are new to the rise of sneaker culture, it is actually a very old and competitive “sport” for men. Many men are invested in “Jordans,” running sneakers, basketball sneakers, and even designer sneakers. However, the interest in sneakers recently migrated to women as well. In their new exhibit, the “Rise of Sneaker Culture,” the Brooklyn Museum exhibited sneakers from the early 1800’s up until this day. The exhibit was organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. The show was curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack, Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum. This exhibition was set up in chronological order, starting with the oldest shoes in the collection. The first pairs of sneakers– which looked as if they had survived a world war– were in the first presentation box. The exhibit culminated in displaying sneakers from today, such as Raf Simon’s Stan Smiths and the latest Jordans of the summer.

Traditionally, sneakers were associated with conventionally male activities like sports but in contemporary times, women and women’s fashion have forayed into athletic activities, as well. This shift has catalyzed a rise in athletic-inspired women’s fashion, and at at the forefront of this rise is– you guessed it– the sneaker. for details, see in this issue 24

Arielle Alcobi ‘17

Moselle Kleiner ‘17

“A 60’s View of Warhol’s Soup Cans” @ MoMA When Andy Warhol had his first solo exhibition, it consisted of 32 canvases, each depicting a Campbell’s soup can. Warhol took into consideration how many cans were produced and consumed, how much a can cost, and the profit margin. Campbell’s soup used to be a staple in middle-class American households. Warhol once said he ate Campbell’s soup everyday for 20 years. In the MoMa, the canvases were instilled in a grid which could be viewed from a single vantage point. Although at first the canvases seem identical, after a closer look one can make out different soup flavors as well as the change of color from red to bright orange. Part of the appeal of the exhibit is that Warhol took something very ordinary, such as a common household can of soup, and made it into art.

Campbell’s “Soup Cans” hold a unique place in Warhol’s body of work. The exhibit looks like paintings on a wall as well as cans on a shelf, and the mechanic, hyper-real look to the paintings demands further study. I recommend this exhibit since it’s interesting to look at household items through an artistic lens.

Emily Ellison ‘18 “A 60’s View” is closed as of press time. for details on the museum, see page 23 25

“America is Hard to See” @ the Whitney So much has been said already about the new Whitney Museum. Most of it is in praise of Renzo Piano’s architectural design, which is gloriously refreshing and instagrammable with its massive white walls and illuminating natural light. And time and time again, people remark on the seamless gestalt amongst the works, created by Donna De Salvo and Adam Weinberg, chief curator and director, respectively, as they designed the building’s inaugural exhibition, “America is Hard to See.” What all this really tells us is that, as you move from floor to floor, the show doesn’t flow as awkwardly as it could given the disparity between the works. They did okay– perhaps even well, some would add– for a very ambitious chronological presentation of the evolution of modern and contemporary art in America.

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The twenty-three ‘chapter’ structure of the show invites viewers to begin on the eighth floor of the museum and make their way down to the lobby as they explore different thematic and historical understandings of American art.

The displayed works, numbering above 600 and taken from the Whitney’s own collection, include iconic and captivating pieces such as Calder‘s Circus, and surprisingly, are not terribly bogged down by De Salvo and Weinberg’s lapses in curatorial vision (one of the ‘chapters’, “Music, Pink and Blue,” suggests synesthesia as a unifying trademark for a certain number of paintings, none of whose painters actually had the condition). In the Wall Street Journal review of this exhibition, critic Lee Rosenbaum (of CultureGrrrl fame) complains about the absence of exhibition space to appropriately showcase all of the amazing prints the Whitney has in its collection. I agree with Rosenbaum on this count and on several others, but there are two compliments I’m obliged to pay to the Whitney: firstly, having visited the building some time ago, I fell in love with the outdoor spaces overlooking the Hudson river and the High-Line, given the simple way in which they are adorned with minimalist sculptures. While the beauty of minimalism was heavily demonstrated in ‘Rational Irrationalism’ (chapter 15), I appreciated the Whitney’s further homage to the movement, considering it makes up much of their collection, although Mary Heilmann‘s neon chair “Sunset” sculpture deck [see left] serves as a cute, spacious setting for a social-media snaps, and little else. Secondly, I’d like to acknowledge and congratulate the Whitney on its ability to create, on quite a large scale, an exhibition that successfully blends art of the old and the new, the latter, of course, being digital works that read as both relevant and as ephemeral, but in a good way.

MORE FROM THE WHITNEY this inaugural exhibit closed in early fall, but check out “Frank Stella: a Retrospective,” on through Feb. 7th, and “Archibald Motley: a Jazz Age Modernist,” on through Jan. 17th.

Location: Whitney Museum of Modern Art 99 Gansevoort Street New York, NY 10014

The Whitney Museum has become and will continue to be a critical fixture of the downtown New York art scene. A great portion of today’s contemporary art is transient, but with “America is Hard to See,” this institution has demonstrated that it is here for the long stretch, continuing on the legacy of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, who operated the original Whitney building, now the New York Studio School, as both a place for artists to work and for her private collection to be housed. The museum acknowledges the vision of its unique namesake in the free exhibition on the ground floor about Gertrude and the Studio School building, for there would be no Whitney without her. “America is Hard to See,” closed on September 27th, but I encourage you all to explore future exhibitions at the Whitney. writing by Moselle Kleiner ‘17, image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

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THEATRE “Les Misérables”

With its exhilarating grandeur, the new revival of the one of the most popular musicals ever, “Les Misérables,” provides an experience that is both exciting and moving.

“Les Misérables” tells the story of an unfortunate ex-convict named Jean Valjean who is sentenced to parole for the rest of his life. However, endeavoring to forget his past and start anew, he destroys his parole sheet and assumes a false name of Monsieur Madeleine. The musical explores what happens to him as he adopts a young orphan and eventually becomes involved in the June Rebellion, more commonly known as the Paris Uprising.

With its breathtaking and renowned score, Les Misérables never seems to get old in the mind of the audience. The new production provides a fresh, new view of the story, using some of the amateur paintings of Victor Hugo, the author of the French book Les Misérables, as backdrops. The production is grand and really grasps the essential elements of the show with its versatility– taking only a moment to change backdroups from a garden to a street to a barricade to a sewer.

However, it is not the striking production that makes the show a must-see. It is the incredible, gut-wrenching performance of the protagonist of the show, Jean Valjean, the ex-convict.

Valjean is played by Ramin Karimloo, whose incredibly powerful voice and impressive range left the audience applauding ecstatically. His crystal clear high-notes and emotional undertones made his performance especially impressive and moving.

Although Mr. Karimloo’s performance was the most notable part of the show, the rest of the cast was great as well, particularly Will Swenson, who plays Javert, the policeman obsessed with hunting down Valjean; Caissie Levy, the heart-broken Fantine; and Kyle Scatcliffe, playing Enjolras, the fiery and determined leader of the Paris Uprising. The orchestra added even more intensity and excitement to the already complex and riveting show.

For fans of the movie, the show exceeds every expectation and makes Tom Hooper’s 2013 film, “Les Misérables,” seem almost lame by comparison. A thrilling show full of unforgettable moments, “Les Misérables” is highly recommended and sure to make an enjoyable and exceptional evening. writing by Natalie Kahn ‘19 Les Misérables is an ongoing production as of press time.

Location: Broadway’s Imperial Theatre 249 W 45th Street New York, NY 10036

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“Sylvia” reviewed “This play could have been a Saturday Night Live sketch,” my friend cheekily remarked during the applause. “Good call,” I said. “But I still had fun watching it!” That exchange basically sums up my experience attending “Sylvia” on Broadway. The premise of the show revolves around a newly empty-nester, Greg (Matthew Broderick), who rescues Sylvia the talking dog (Annaleigh Ashford) off the streets of New York and and brings her into his home. Meanwhile, his wife Kate (Julie White) tries to acclimate to their new life in the city. However, Kate is less than pleased with Sylvia’s growing relationship with Greg, and Sylvia takes a toll on both his marriage and job.

Robert Sella’s portrayal of a creepy dog owner, a stereotypical Upper East Side socialite and couples’ counselor, almost stole the show. Yet it was Sylvia’s witty dialogue and abundance of physical comedy that guaranteed an abundance of laughs from the audience. The comedy was counterbalanced with the frustration of the crumbling relationship of Greg and Kate. I enjoyed “Sylvia,” especially as a new dog owner. I have always wondered what my pet was thinking on walks or while wandering around the house, and I can definitely imagine his barks translating into Sylvia’s sassy dialogue. However, my grandfather, who is afraid of dogs, left during intermission because he found the play “excruciating.” I also began to get antsy by the middle of the second act. Although “Sylvia” is funny, perhaps it is better suited as a threeminute comedy sketch. for details, see in this issue

Eliana Doft ‘16, image by Noa Attias ‘18

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“Phantom of the Opera” Broadway’s longest running musical (27 years and counting) is a classic and timeless story that will never tire and will always be enjoyed by viewers from all around the world. Based on the horror novel written by Gaston Leroux in 1910, the “Phantom of the Opera” tells the tale of a deformed composer that haunts the Paris Opera House. This composer is madly in love with a woman named Christine, and is forever composing operas and tutoring her in the secluded cave in which he hides because he is ashamed of his marred face.

The phantom sends himself into a rage when a man from Christine’s past appears and complicates the plot by proposing to Christine. The murderous tendencies of the phantom are seen clearly when he kidnaps his love and sets off a disastrous domino chain effect that threatens the lives of all those who work in the Opera House, and his own.

I was lucky enough to experience this show in front row seats where I could really appreciate the exquisite makeup, costume, and set design that contributed to the overall performance. The theatrical effects were astounding and the signature crashing of the chandelier to the floor proved both frightening and exhilarating. However, the component that struck me the most was the rich classical music, both instrumental and vocal, that carried the entire performance. The “Phantom of the Opera” remains a must-see! for details, see in this issue

Maya Shalom ‘18

“Trike” @ the Magnet Theater The young Magnet Theater has been steadily growing in popularity. What was once a quiet comedy improv theater in lower Manhattan is now a destination spot for big groups looking to laugh. It recently celebrated its ten-year anniversary, making it a more credible improv theater—similar to the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and the Peoples’ Improv Theater (PIT). One of the Magnet’s most popular shows, “Trike,” airs Saturday nights at 9pm and stars two of the Magnet’s most talented teachers– Peter McNerney and Nick Kanellis. The show begins with a suggestion of a word or phrase from the audience. The improvisers establish two characters off of the suggestion, reference other characters or time periods in their conversation and become those characters as well. They differentiate between people through accents, physicality and conversation topics. The show highlights the players’ varied character repertoires and quick thinking. The New York Times called it, “one of the best improv performances in the city.” I loved it, and you will too.

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MUSIC

top 10 indie tracks 10. Wasting My Young Years– London Grammar

With over 26,000,000 plays on Spotify, London Grammar has had yet another successful song.

This passionate track backed with hauntingly beautiful vocals is the ultimate way to tone you down after a long day. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the noise.

9. Stressed Out– Twenty One Pilots

Included in their fourth studio album, Twenty One Pilots released this song focusing on the nostalgia of an adult looking back on his childhood. With a constant beat and solid lyrics, this song is the perfect chill-out tune.

8. R.I.P 2 My Youth– The Neighborhood

This West Coast aesthetic song is probably one of SoCal’s best. It’s a well-rounded tune balanced with a dark edge giving into the track’s eerie instrumentals. This song guides us through the transition of a man into adulthood and his separation from the freedom of adolescence.

Although the change is described through the death of his youth, this morbid track is nothing but a yes for RISE.

7. Sleep Baby Sleep– Broods

This lullaby-inspired track brings a twist with every lyric. Its perversion is intriguing, perfect for a nice listen before bed time or time alone. We are very into it.

6. Hero– Family of the Year

This song is an emotional reflection on the pressures of society. Teaching us that sometimes the best version of ourselves is just us, this song highlights what every teen needs to hear. This is a powerful song, with a delicate message.

5. Wild Ones– Bahari

Mixing in between indie rock and indie folk, this song is simplicity incarnate. It allows an easygoing vibration through the brass and into the lingering vocals that stress the highlights and downfalls of love and life.

4. Youth– Daughter

Balancing the perfect mix of a dreamy melody backed up by an acoustic guitar, this song truly feels like you’re on a cloud. The rhythm of the song gets more distinct as the dark drums come into play, distancing the vocals to an evocative ambiance of passion. Of the many tracks placed in their intense indie folk EP, this is definitely my favorite.

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3. Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl– Wet Trio

Wet Trio produced this warm, soft, and slow tune which is anything but boring. The lyrics roll over one another with every drop in the beat, creating a flow that liquidly sets perfect timing for the paralleled vocals. It is a calming melody, fit for days when all you need is just a nice soothing jingle.

2. Still– The Japanese House

Londoner, Amber Bain, compiled a mesmerizing EP full of mysteriously alluring music, yet the track “Still,” stands out the most. The song centers around the theme of revisiting lost loves and fixing scars that have damaged people in the past. The song taps into elements of electro-pop and folk which is something so unique on it’s own, we can’t get enough!

1. Come Back to Me– Urban Cone + Tove Lo

This feel good song is number one for a reason. The ultra bright folk-inflected song is indeed a sing along anthem fit for long drives with friends on summer days to jam out sessions in your shower. The Swede’s soundtrack as a whole is a smooth metaphorical album but this song takes the bait. writing by Sarah Issever ‘18, image by Abbey Lepor ‘16

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need help studying? try classical music As the homework piles up, it becomes harder and harder to stay focused while studying or completing assignments. Although nothing may seem nerdier than listening to a symphony while studying for a biology test, studies have shown that listening to classical music can help with focus as well as relaxation.

There was a study conducted in France where students that listened to a one-hour long lecture with classical music played in the background received much higher scores on a quiz on the lecture’s material than the students who heard the lecture without the music. Researchers think that listening to classical music puts the students in an elevated emotional state, making it easier for them to process information.

Classical music can also lessen anxiety. Researchers gave men undergoing biopsies headphones playing Bach, and those men claimed that they felt significantly less pain, and the doctors reported that their diastolic blood pressure did not rise during the biopsies. However, the researched found that listening to jazz or pop music while undergoing the biopsies did not prevent the blood pressure changes in the men.

Classical music is proven to help the brain relax. A study in Russia showed that children who listened to classical music for one hour daily over a six-month period developed a greater ability to “chill” and remain calm.

Canadian researchers also discovered that listening to classical music by composers such as Bach, Brahms, and Handel right before you go to sleep helps people fall asleep more quickly and sleep more soundly because their rhythms and patterns put the brain in a meditative state. So before you start your five hours of studying, turn on some Mozart, and see how it goes!

Natalie Kahn ‘19

Sarah Issever ‘18

CLASSICAL MUSIC STUDYING PLAYLIST 1. Pavane by Gabriel Faure 2. Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel 3. Vivaldi’s Winter: second mvt. Largo by Antonio Vivaldi 4. Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight Sonata” by Beethoven 5. Sonata Pathetique: second mvt. Adagio Cantabile by Beethoven 6. The Skaters’ Waltz, Op. 183 by Émile Waldteufel 7. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 “Morning Mood” by Edvard Grieg 8. Thais: Meditation by Jules Massenet 9. Adagio in C Minor KV 456 by W.A. Mozart 10. Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 by Sergei Rachmaninoff

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the story of two boys’ adventure in the park on a fall afternoon photography: Libby Silber ‘17 words: Hadassah Brenner ‘17 models: Sam Reich ‘17 and Alon Sidi ‘26 37 clothes: models’ own

Gazing into the gloom, with the glow of the lamplight behind, our thoughts travel miles.

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Through the tread of our delicate feet upon the falling array of fire, earth, and deep greens.

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With the illumination of the sun lighting the path and warming us from the crisp chill of the air seeping into our souls.

Where does the path lead?

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We wander one after the other, lost upon the path.

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The curtain of darkness sinks slowly to the musty ground as we travel beneath the tunnel of despair, and the tunnel of hope.

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the interview no. 1

Olivia Schwartz ‘17 speaks with fashion designer (and mom)

YOCHEVED SCHWARTZ

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q&a RISE Magazine: When did you know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

RM: After all of those jobs what did you do?

Yocheved Schwartz: Well, when I was twelve, I started to make jean jackets that looked like Madonna’s did in her music video. I would buy jean jackets and them embellish with lace trims, fabric cut outs and a lot of rhinestones. Then when my friends saw my jean jackets they all wanted one, so I sold them to all of my friends. Then as I got older all of my friends would ask me to design their wedding gowns, and that is when I knew I wanted to make dresses and gowns for a living.

YS: I had kids and moved to Englewood.

I have been making custom made dresses at my house for the past fifteen years. People always asked me why I would not sell to stores with all of my experience in the industry. Now that all of my kids are more grown up, I had the opportunity to do so and I took it.

RM: What is the first thing you have ever made from scratch?

RM: How did you decide to name the line Margeaux?

YS: It took a lot of thought and effort, but after coming up with many different names I decided I wanted it to be personal, so I chose Margeaux, because my middle name is Margalit.

YS: I was eighteen years old, and needed a dress for my cousin’s wedding. I designed and made my first dress from scratch; unlike RM: And finally how did this all come my sweet sixteen dress which I just added together? to, for this dress I went out and bought fabric and sewed it.

YS: I met a sales rep. that wanted to represent me. He showed me the ropes in the RM: Where did you go to college? wholesale business. I designed and produced my first line, in fall September 2013.

YS: I went to Parsons School of Design; I took many art classes also aside from my college courses.

RM: Where have you worked?

YS: I worked at Rickie Freeman for Terijon. I interned at a theatre in Manhattan designing costumes and dressing the actors.

I also worked at various clothing stores and for other designers. I worked with a French couturier named Rosemarie Rousselle, she had a botique on Madison Avenue. We designed a line of young chic and well-priced cocktail dresses together.

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FASHION

Top 5 NYFW Shows (Spring/Summer 2016) marc jacobs Held at the Ziegfeld theater, which has the last single screen cinema in the city, this show included many red, white, and blue hues on different fabrics. The clothing was more than just a design as it included deeper messages, held through these hues and patterns and the location of the show.

oscar de la renta Designed by Peter Copping, the dresses presented in this collection maintained a lot of the classic De La Renta designs while also including some of Copping’s own twists. Common colors included shades of green and reds and blues, along with whites.

rodarte This Kate and Laura Mulleavy show was outdone in the materials used in the dresses. Fabrics and materials used included lace, beads, fringe, different prints, crochet, trailing scarves, and metallic platforms.

alexander wang This show was all about street wear, as the clothing included hoodies, oversized pants and jean jackets. The colors and the simple designs were just right.

proenza schouler The highlight of this show was the details on the dresses, including the ruffles and the cutouts.

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TECH & STYLE

Project Jacquard Google invented a new technology named “Project Jacquard” that involves weaving electronics into fabric to create a touch screen inside material. Jacquard yarn combines thin, metallic alloys with natural and synthetic yarns. Jacquard yarns are not distinguishable from the normal yarn that we use to produce fabrics today. Everyday objects such as furniture and clothing can be transformed into interactive surfaces. Having sensors attached to our clothing offers new possibilities with services and devices. Project Jacquard can be used in many ways in the fashion industry. Designers can use the fabric just as they would use any other fabric, without anyone learning about the electronics behind it. Developers can also connect existing apps to their clothing to create special features.

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Black Flowy Skirts Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that the staple of Ramaz fashion is the black “flowy” skirt from American Apparel. Highly esteemed for its uncanny ability to act as both a chic miniskirt and, come Mincha, a completely modest heap of cloth, there’s simply no other piece of clothing like it. It effortlessly (and believe me, effortlessly) goes with leggings or tights, big sweaters or formfitting shirts, sneakers or boots. I would even go so far to say that the only true constants in my life are my black flowy skirts: they stick with me through history papers and math tests, shabbatons and Mondays, and unlike my hair, they never have “bad days.” However, Ramaz girls seem to be the only girls who appreciate this magical, versatile skirt. American Apparel recently discontinued the style, and with the company’s impending bankruptcy it may very well be that the skirt is gone forever. An end of an era is upon us, and I’m just grateful that I have my 5 identical skirts to last me through it. writing and background art on both pages by Meira Gilbert ‘16

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fashion finds

COLLAGE

(from left, clockwise) Saint Laurent Cropped Motorcycle Jacket, 2,955 Euros; Zara Wool Coat, $149; Adidas Superstar City NYC Casual Shoes, $100; Ray Ban RB3447 Round Metal 029 Sunglasses, $110; Zara High Neck Sweater, $50; Acne Studios Payton boiled wool-blend mini skirt, 270 Euros.

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MEET ME ON MADISON four friends get together at dusk for a walk along Madison Avenue photography: Elie Present ‘16 models: Anaelle Chetrit ‘17, Sarah Issever ‘18, Moselle Kleiner ‘17, and Tamar Sidi ‘17 clothes: courtesy of Sarah Issever ‘18

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ASTRONOMY

Newly Discovered Planet with Two Suns It turns out that planets with two suns probably are more ubiquitous than people tend to think.

Scientists recently discovered the existence of a “tenth planet,” a planet with two suns, also known as an exoplanet. And they say that this new planet adds to evidence that such planets with two suns may be more common than single-sun ones like Earth.

Scientists have known for a long time that most stars come as pairs or multiples. They wonder if these multi-star systems might also host planets. The newfound exoplanet, Kepler-453b, is 1,400 light-years from Earth. It orbits in a two-sun/binary system. If a planet’s orbit doesn’t pass between Earth and its stars, no starlight will ever point to the planet’s existence. The next step for astronomers will be to figure out how to detect these types of planets. If the planet is big enough, its gravity will affect its stars’ orbits.

Most known exoplanets orbit a single star, but that’s because of observational bias. Early exoplanet surveys excluded systems with multiple stars. Even after scientists started looking at two-star systems, they found that most of the planets that turned up were orbiting only one of the two stars. Some exoplanets have even more suns. A few orbit in three-star and even four-star systems. Life on Kepler-453b might be unlikely, though, since this exoplanet is a gas giant (it has no solid surface).

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the interview no. 2 Tamar Sidi ‘17 speaks with interior designer

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Fort Greene apartment

by Arditi, see left

Rozit Arditi of Arditi Design Rozit is a designer originally from Istanbul, Turkey. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she majored in Furniture Design. Rozit’s work has been exhibited at multiple design shows including ICFF, Design Philadelphia, Istanbul Design Week and Miami Art Basel. Upon graduating, she worked for five years in furniture, before shifting her specialty to interior design. In 2012, after working as a freelance designer, Rozit began her own company, Arditi Design, where she specializes in interior design and decoration. Arditi is currently employed at Mendelson Group Inc. where she works on construction and project management.

q&a RISE Magazine: How were you able to apply a then specify various pieces based on their taste. background in furniture design at the start of With the budget in mind, style and search for piecyour interior design career? es to present to them and then begin curating an interior for them. Both the client and the designer, Rozit Arditi: Studying furniture design proved to must go into every project with an open mind, willbe extremely useful when I made the switch to in- ing to experiment with every fabric and accessory. terior design. Both are closely related: in furniture design you think on a smaller scale, as opposed to RM: Are there certain materials you tend to interior design, where you need to translate your gravitate towards? What are some of your placideas to a larger scale. es to source materials?

RM: How do you begin to configure and design RA: I have always leant towards wooden furnian interior? ture as opposed to metal or glass. Wood is much warmer, homier. Glass and metals come off harshly.

RA: The first step would be familiarizing yourself Regardless, I always make use of textures in rugs, with the space. Once you know the space you are as they soften every environment. working with, create a floor plan based on the cli- These are some of the shops I frequently visit for ent’s needs. How do they entertain? What do they materials: 1st Dibs (which is great for vintage and expect from the space? How do they live? These antiques), BBDW, and Room Furniture (for a high are all questions you should be asking yourself. budget). Arteriors, and Dwell Studio (for a lower Once you have agreed upon a furniture plan, you budget).

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RM: What is your favorite part about being an interior designer?

RA: I think the fact that design can change people’s lives and change the way they live.

The space you surround yourself with will change your energy. If everything around you is thoughtfully accumulated, matching your taste and personality, you can only be happier.

I love helping others see the greater picture– it’s something that comes so naturally to me.

Sometimes it’s a challenge if your style clashes greatly with a client’s, but you learn to think for other people. Every project is a new learning experience.

RM: Where do you see interior design going in the future? Is there an overlap between fashion and interior design?

RA: It’s hard to tell where interior design will go, some designers will opt towards even more of a traditional base while others will continue to work with a “minimalist living” trend which many young adults have adopted. There is always an overlap between fashion and interior design. Design is all one great circle and everything leads to each other. Fabrics, textures, and colors, all overlap. For instance-textile designers and print designers help interior designers with fabric and wallpaper trends.

RM: What have been your favorite interior design projects?

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RM: What is your dream project?

RA: A full townhouse renovation (construction, renovation, and decoration), in any neighborhood!

Check out some of Rozit’s fun furniture pieces!

She designed her Rockitt and Corkitt pieces after being inspired by the “roly poly toy,” wanting to create something playful and clean, a piece that many people could enjoy. These fun and functional tumbler stools are custom made to order: http://www.voosfurniture.com/#/designers/rozit-arditi/rockitt [All photos and imagery included here are courtesy of the designer] Tamar Sidi ‘17

TIPS FROM THE DESIGNER for kids interested in design

Be sure to check out DIA in Beacon New York, Storm King Sculpture Garden, and the Museum of Art and Design (MAD)

designing or redecorating your bedroom

Display memorable things that spark joy in you, things that will put a smile on your face every day. Don’t hold onto anything just for the sake of it, when rearranging think about the NOW, do you really need that Hello Kitty clock from third grade?

Only keep the things you love, it’s no secret that city apartments are small.

making small spaces seem big

A lot of people have the notion that the more white, the better. However, if all the walls are white, you see all the corners and the space can seem smaller then if there were at least a few accent walls. If it’s a bit darker the edges will blur and the space will seem larger. Invest in vertical storage. Don’t push everything to the wall, try to bring things inside the room.

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VEGAN BEAUTY

cosmetics made thoughtfully for the body & mind Too often we limit the definitions of veganism or vegetarianism to food when in reality, they apply to any product made at the expense of an animal.

Whether you realize it or not, animals are an active ingredient in most of our beauty and hygiene products. Non-vegan products range from perfume that benefitted from animal cruelty to honey-based lip balm. Some test their products on animals; others contain ingredients obtained through animals. Luckily, there is a vegan friendly alternative for all of these products!

1. Face Wash Alba Botanica has an entire line of vegan friendly Hawaiian facial cleansers.

Each is gentle and hydrating, leaving skin feeling soft and totally natural.

Reccomended--Hawaiian Facial Cleanser: for daily cleansing Hawaiian Facial Mask (Papaya enzyme): for weekly cleaning Hawaiian Facial Toner: cleans out pores. Good after workouts or in the middle of a busy day Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer (aloe and green tea): follow cleansing with this moisturizer to avoid dryness

2. Makeup Physicians Formula’s vegan makeup is great even if you’re not using it to protest animal cruelty. Because it is made with natural products, it doesn’t cause breakouts or dry out lashes.

Recommended--Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara: makes lashes look fuller and longer, comes off easily with water. Too Faced “Something About Berry” blush: light weight, subtle, pink blush.

This product does not clog pores or cause breakouts, and you can even use the Hawaiian Facial Cleanser by Alba Botanica to remove it!

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3. Shampoo and Conditioner Curly Hair: Deva Curl No Poo and One Condition soften curls leaving them light and bouncy. Sulfate free shampoo (no bubbles) prevents frizz, and light conditioner is easy to leave in. They have a line of post-shower products for all kinds of curls- loose, tight, springy and wavy. There’s also a Deva Curl salon on the Upper West Side where they walk you through a treatment specific to your hair.

Straight Hair: Not Your Mother’s “Way To Grow Long and Strong Shampoo and Conditioner” helps hair grow longer, faster and stronger. Also prevents breakage.

4. Soap Ology “Lavender Pure Castle Soap” smells delicious and leaves skin soft even in the dry winter months.

5. Deoderant Tom’s of Maine “Wild Lavender” is one of few brands that carry cruelty free deodorants.

Others include: Jason, Dr. Organic, and Salt of the Earth. for a complete list of vegan friendly products or foods go to peta.org writing by Mollie Adolf ‘16, image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

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LITERATURE winter book list

1. When You are Engulfed in Flames, by David Sedaris Compilation of autobiographical comical essays about Sedaris’s implied midlife crisis. It’s great if you don’t have time to read an entire book at once. The short essays link together through nothing more than a common theme, so it’s easy to pick up and put down.

2. The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore An autobiography about Wes Moore, a Baltimore native, who grew up down the block from a boy who shared his name but led a very different life. Moore contrasts his life with his neighbor’s, questioning his worthiness of prosperity, and underscoring the corruption that race, money and power all bring to the forefront.

3. Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides Narrated by middle-aged Cal, this novel explores the life of a Greek, Americanized Intersexual. Its subtle Greek mythological references make it a literary masterpiece, and its heavy focus on the experience of someone so unusual offers its readers the chance to reevaluate their political opinions and sway a little bit closer to the left. Eugenides’s novel sends an important message to members of the up and coming generation to open their minds and see things through another person’s perspective.

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cozy spots to read & write in NYC Most writers and avid readers will tell you they sometimes need a change of scenery—a place to get lost in a book or complete a short story away from home. Unfortunately, the usual suspects leave much to be desired: reading on the subway during rush hour invites unsolicited advice from onlookers (“Reading Dostoyevsky? Oh, I hated him in college!”) and tapping away on your laptop at Starbucks is best left to over-caffeinated college kids.

Instead, here are some of my favorite spots

for the morally conscious

Housing Works Bookstore and Café, an eccentric two-tired bookstore filled with Harry Potter-esque spiraling staircases and intimate nooks perfect for reading and writing. While the coffee is more or less forgettable, proceeds go, as the name suggests, to New York City housing projects.

for the European

A personal favorite of mine, Café Noi on the Upper East Side offers the authentic feel of a small European café, with amazing coffee and free Wifi to beat. The staff, an eclectic yet friendly mix of Parisians, Israelis, and Russians, have stories of their own to tell but will leave you to your novel or laptop.

for the instagrammer

For those who prefer the outdoors, there is New York City classic Bryant Park, a perfect spot for reading and writing all year long. I enjoy reading there even in the winter under the holiday lights with a hot chocolate to warm my hands. Bryant Park also offers an open-air library or “Reading Room” that dates back to the Great Depression, when free reading materials were made available for jobless intellectuals. Historic, picturesque, and so New York.

for the neighborhood reader

A Yorkville staple, Logos Book Store offers an escape from mammoth book store chains like Barnes & Nobles. Although the independent bookstore specializes in Judeo-Christian selections, it also offers a great variety of books for adults and children and a laidback, accommodating staff.

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fall & winter recipes straight from the kitchen Pumpkin Spice Lattes Makes two cups Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (can buy in any supermarket), plus more to garnish Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups whole milk 1 to 2 shots espresso, about 1/4 cup (if you don’t have an espresso maker you can use 1/31/2 cups of strongly brewed coffee) 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped until firm peaks form Equipment: Mixer, whisk, or hand blender, to whip cream Saucepan Wooden spoon Whisk Blender Espresso maker or coffee maker Instructions: Heat the pumpkin and spices: In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the canned pumpkin with the pumpkin pie spice and a generous helping of black pepper for 2 minutes or until it’s hot and smells cooked. Stir constantly.

Stir in the sugar: Add the sugar (to the saucepan) and stir until the mixture looks like a bubbly thick syrup.

Warm the milk: Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract (to the saucepan). Warm gently over medium heat, watching carefully to make sure it doesn’t boil over.

Blend the milk: Carefully process the milk mixture with a hand blender or in a traditional blender (hold the lid down tightly with a thick wad of towels!) until frothy and blended.

Mix the drinks: Make the espresso or coffee and divide between two mugs and add the frothed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg if desired.

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Warm and Hearty Soups MUSHROOM BARLEY 1 cup of barley 8 cups of water 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 carrot, thinly sliced 2 stalks of celery, thinly sliced 2 10 oz. packages of sliced mushrooms ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of black pepper (meat, optional) Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions, carrots, and celery.

Cook until onions are soft and translucent (about 10 minutes). Stir in mushrooms, cook 5 minutes more. Add spices and water. Cook for 1 hour.

Alexandra Schreiber ‘17 BUTTERNUT SQUASH 1 box of cubed Butternut Squash 1 large onion (chopped) 2 carrots (sliced) Imagine Vegetarian No-Chicken Broth (parve) Salt and pepper (add as needed) ½ or 1 cup of Water (determine amount of water and chicken broth depending on desired serving size) In a large pot, saute onion slowly. Add imagine soup mix, water, squash, and carrots. Stir and add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer for an hour, and when the mixture is a little cool, pulverize the ingredients. Heat up as needed. writing by Rachel Russo ‘17, image by Abbey Lepor ‘16

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PSYCHOLOGY word of the issue in depth

lucid dreams

dreams in which people are aware that they are dreaming.

Dreams seem so out of hand because they happen to us when we are in an almost high, mystical place– they are so seemingly out of reach from our everyday reality. Once we think we understand what is happening, the true meaning escapes our mind. The desire of the secret knowledge behind dreaming is a pleasure hidden the deepest catacombs of our conscious.

Unfortunately, most times only to be released by the our awareness, dejavu or our human mentality to be dumbfounded. Aristotle once said: often, when one is asleep, there is something in consciousness, which declares that what then presents itself is but a dream. Lucid dreaming is any dream when one is aware that one is dreaming. Lucid dreaming is trippy.

Generally, lucid dreams can be very realistic and vivid because the brain waves produce a higher frequencies, and therefore there is an increased amount of activity in the brain. Unfortunately, not much is known about lucid dreaming, which makes it even more hidden and noir than it already sounds. written by Abbey Lepor ‘16, image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

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THE TALENT BOARD Featuring the artwork, poems, and stories of Ramaz’s creative student body The theme–

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overnight repair Nighttime is when we Pick up the pieces and see We can start again.

What it used to be Is what we hope that we’ll see When our eyes open.

The days are tiring Long, grueling, trying, filled with The fears we hide from.

And our nighttime mind Tries extremely hard to find Solace in the moon.

At night we can try To reorganize our lives And set it in place.

So we close our eyes, Our imaginations rise, And we start again.

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[untitled] My brain, Once so pregnant with deep thought, Now gives birth to worms.

My body was a flesh canoe For love and soul and such, But now the vessel sunk in earth While maggots think me lunch.

Hands that did create fine art Once rest upon young hips, Uncut nails growing long Spring forth from fingertips.

A wet pink tongue that could contort To extract sweet tunes, I’d let it drink sweet peach juice For hours afternoon.

Oh, throbbing thing that jumped and pumped Liquid crimson love, I gave my heart to a girl That just returned a shrug.

Oh, throbbing thing that pumped and jumped Bursting from its cage of ribs, I set you free from your cell And watched my soul escape my lips.

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the night has fallen The night has fallen upon my skin, But I see no stars in the sky.

The children have retired and stopped their din But I am yet to be quieted tonight.

The pastor has told me to mutter hymns, But my soul is yet to be forgiven, For it still sins.

And so I write to you by candlelight, Hoping you will see, That we are all hidden in a cloud of darkness, It’s not just me.

The wax will melt, The lead will break, This is how, You see, We will all meet our fate.

Come home and share the cloud with me, I long for your company, This burden has no remedy.

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graduation I never would have thought I would like the smell of these leaves around me. I could lash my hand through their colors embrace and all I would feel are the times I had laid in them when I was younger and my mom would smack my butt as she wiped away the dirt to tell me, “Kid! Dirt is dirty!” Yet, I also never thought I would be here in this room looking at my wall of pictures of you and wondering why I had ever started this obsession that I had begun but then again the second I laid eyes on you I knew you weren’t dirty. I walk around my cabin and there’s not much I can see through these foggy windows and brown tainted walls so I leave to get some air but that is never something I ever want when I am with you in that one place at that one time. I think I went to the lake three times and back and slapped the water to watch every drop leave the surface and return home yet I get so happy at that thought, exactly, that I left home and now I don’t ever have to go back because you and I are together and that makes me pleased. I know it makes you glad too. When I think about the fact that you are in my house right now at this moment in my room on that stage waiting for me to come home is a sensation better than the one I got when I saw the look on my mother’s face as she watched me get dirtier and dirtier with every kick as I stroked more leaves and more shades spread through my cargo shorts. I would wipe them off just so they can get on my hands because I know how she hated me getting dirty.

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every time I walk past your room I can get a whiff of that one night I caught your attention when all our friends stood on podiums and talked about how we never want to leave one another and life would be different once we all separated. I thank god we never had to separate and thank him to for letting you stay as beautiful as you did eight years ago yet your clothes and you look a bit different. I don’t mind.

However now, it’s dinner and I never really thought I would be the one cooking for the two of us tonight because my mother always told me a proper lady will cook dinner for her husband and I also know our wedding was nothing too official like the night I met you when you stood on that podium and made a speech and wore a purple dress. I can spit it right back to you when you’re ready. It was two inches below your knee and you looked innocent but the peak of your skin through your white lily cardigan would tell me otherwise. I listened to my thoughts and I’m glad I did because now you’re here as I feed you dinner and I never would have thought you would look so beautiful on my pedestal in my basement and you don’t speak to me as much as you did eight years ago that one night I brought you here but it’s okay because it’s me and you, and as I think about it more maybe you do belong there hanging from my ceiling behind my podium on my stage where I can look at you every night and feel happy.

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IN THIS ISSUE Index of Information and Details cover

image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

inside jacket

image by Moselle Kleiner ‘17

theme page

image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

contributors page

image by Moselle Kleiner ‘17

table of contents page

image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

winter calendar

image by Moselle Kleiner ‘17

reviews page

image by Moselle Kleiner ‘17

pg. 18 “by CHLOE”

Location: 185 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012

pg. 20 “The Rise of Sneaker Culture”

unfortunately, at press time, this exhibition has closed. check out the Brooklyn Museum’s other shows, including “Agitprop,” through August 7th.

Location: 200 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11238

pg. 25 “Sylvia” Reviewed

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Sylvia is an ongoing production as of press time.

Location: the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036

pg. 26 “Phantom of the Opera”

Phantom of the Opera is an ongoing production as of press time.

Location: Performing Arts Theater 247 44th Street New York, NY 10036

pg. 26 “Trike”

Trike is an ongoing production as of press time.

Location: the Magnet Theater 254 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

talent board introduction

image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

outer jacket

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back cover

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volume II, issues III and IV spring & summer 2015-2016

TECHNICOLOR RISE: the ramaz creative arts magazine

Welcome to the second issue of Volume II of RISE magazine, entitled

technicolor

(noun) A process of color cinematography using synchronized monochrome films, each of a different color, to produce a movie in color.

This issue explores both the literal meaning of the word, along with the more ethereal feeling we receive when color surrounds us in the seasons of spring and summer. Additionally, Technicolor represents the beauty of everyone’s personal palette and unique sense of “Technicolor.”

The Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Upper School of Ramaz 60 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075

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mission statement Students of the Ramaz Upper School created all of the featured articles, photographs, and artwork you will find here.

Our goal is to present the way each of our participants is inspired by the rich culture of the city.

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contributors Arielle Alcobi ‘17 Gabrielle Amar ‘17 Noa Attias ‘18 Rebecca Araten ‘18 Sonia Dushey‘17 Arielle Hadad ‘17 Tammy Krikheli ‘18 Jack Laboz ‘16 Abbey Lepor ‘16 Raquel Michel ‘17 Rachel Russo ‘17 Alexandra Schreiber ‘17 Lily Shams ‘17 Libby Silber ‘17 Nancy Toussie ‘17

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Writer Illustrator Writer and Photogrpher Writer Writer and Photographer Painter Writer Photographer Writer Writer and Photographer Writer and Photographer Writer Photographer Photographer Writer

editorial board Tamar Sidi ‘17 Netanel Kamel ‘18

Editor-in-Chief Producer

Eliana Present ‘16 Hannah Benhamo ‘16 Meira Gilbert ‘16

Photography Editor Literary Editor Literary Editor

Mollie Adolf ‘16 Sarah Issever ‘18

Randoms Editor Social Media Editor

Ms. Barbara Abramson Ms. Rachel Rabhan ‘92

Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor

models Ilan Bley ‘17, Caroline Jaspan ‘17, Lia Michel ‘19, Raquel Michel ‘17, Libby Silber ‘17

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TABLE OF CONTENTS editor’s note..................107 calendar......................109 reviews.......................111 student spotlight.............116 Chroma-Coat..................118 interview no.1 benjamin schiff.....................126 Technicolor:projection room..132 fashion.......................139 randoms.......................140 interview no.2 siena oristaglio.........................142 talent board..................158

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Dear readers,

a taste of what you’ll find in this issue & more

Step

back in time to a land filled with glamor, bright lights, and intrigue. It is 1920’s Hollywood, the first time that film has hit the screen in bright color.

In a way, this period of Technicolor was illuminating for the vast majority of Americans; people who had never traveled, or left their home state, were suddenly exposed to foreign lands, mythical tales, and experiences all anew (see Technicolor: projection room pg. 132).

This issue is Technicolor, combining the literal meaning of the word, (see Netanel Kamel’s explanation of film Technicolor pg. 130) with the more ethereal feeling we receive when color surrounds us in these warmer months.

First on your must-see-list is a collection of the top upcoming activities in the Spring and Summer Calendar (pg. 108). Then head over to our REVIEWS section, with a Student Spotlight on Noa Attias ’18 who has her photography on view at the MET (pg.116)! Don’t miss Meira Gilbert’s Stop. Take a moment to look around and think interview with Ben Schiff ’16 about his experiat a slower pace. We invite you to turn the pag- ence as a director of Camp Rock (pg. 126). Check es and experience objects and images that you out our RANDOMS section and jam out to Sarah may be familiar with, but through a new lens (see Issever’s indie playlist (pg. 140) while you learn Chroma-Coat pg. 118). about packing for college from our returning interior designer, Rozit Arditi (pg. 144).

As you read, enjoy the myriad of color throughout the pages. Allow it to remind you of the Finally, the RISE fixture: Talent Board (pg. 158) spring and summer seasons that finally surround comes to finish off the issue with bright photogus. Take a mental snapshot of each minute de- raphy and wonderful writing from the Ramaz stutail that speaks to you, and before you know it dent body. you will have created your own unique palette for the season. Color is personal: absorb it as you walk the streets of New York City, or as you travel through foreign lands over vacation.

Best,

Tamar Sidi ‘17 Editor-in-Chief

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top activity picks to look out for this July Abbey Lepor ‘16

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4 art Go to the FDR drive and watch the firework show!

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16 things to do Waterfront Day

17 music Coldplay at MetLife Stadium

22 music Panorama Music Festival

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29 theatre Kinky Boots on Broadway

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ART INSTITUTIONS: PROFILED NEW JERSEY. CHICAGO. PARIS.

Mana Fine Arts: The Art “Kibbutz” Mana Contemporary, a cultural center located in the heart of Jersey City, provides artists, curators, collectors, and other performers with proper resources such as free studio and exhibition spaces and proper storage within the span of thirty-five acres. Mana’s free studios and “kibbutz” like community of artists and performers started with Moishe Mana, an Israeli immigrant, who moved to New York and started a moving company with his right hand man, Lemay, an Israeli photographer. Moishe’s moving and storage company boomed and spread across the United States, and he found himself mainly storing artwork and pieces.

He decided to create a space where those works could be displayed instead of keeping the pieces locked in storage units. The concept of housing the artists arose because many artists became “displaced” New Yorkers as rent increased in the more “artistic” parts of Manhattan, and Mana wanted to create a cultural hub for artists to share and create. The Artists’ studios are open for viewers to see and learn as well as galleries of collections of famous artists.

Mana expects to provide proper services such as framing storing, and restoring artwork, as well as open spaces for dance and music rehearsals, which are open for spectators to watch.

A hotel is even being built on the premises to house potential buyers. Mana, which opened in May of 2011, is kept on a low profile with its 1920-era warehouses and former factory buildings; however, in a few years, after the renovations are complete Mana Contemporary will evolve into a well known, enticing art and cultural destination, where collectors and upcoming artists will flock. Mana is open to many different professions under the artistic fields.

There are galleries showcasing the architectural models of Richard Meicer, the Pritzker Prize winner, as well as dance studios, numerous gigantic Jeff Koons sculptures, and fine print studios such as: Gary Lichtenstein’s silk screen images. Mana is also home to The Florence Academy of Art, which provides instruction for classical drawing and painting Mana displayed the Austrian born artist Gunter Damisch’s more recent pieces that depict the obscure line between the the abstract and figuration. His work was influenced by physics and natural science. Yigal Ozeri, a photorealistic painter, showcased his series of large paintings and sculpture with the portrayal of Marie Antoinette featured in Monet’s gardens at Giverny.

I really enjoyed my tour at Mana Contemporary, especially the atmosphere of open doors and showcased art. The idea behind it is extremely intelligent because it provides easy housing and studios for the “starving” artists and it creates a cultural center for all different types of performers. With its huge space and new galleries Mana has become a large community open to anyone with a craft and a passion; it is definitely worth the trip.

Lily Shams ‘17

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“The Art Institute” @ Chicago, IL The Art Institute, one of Chicago’s most renowned attractions, is home to the paintings of Jackson Pollack, Georges Seurat, and Grant Wood. Located in the heart of Downtown Chicago, the museum is surrounded by outdoor sculptures that famously sit in Millennium Park. One sculpture, “Cloud Gate”, is a large bean-shaped monument that reflects all of Chicago’s famous skyscrapers. At dusk, “the bean” displays the pinkish glow of Chicago’s sun. Cloud Gate’s designer, Anish Kapoor, habitually produces sculptures that reflect their onlookers in distorted ways. At first, seeing my own stretched and widened reflection in the bean helped me recognize the positive message Kapoor intended to send with his monument; the bean’s reflective property connected me to the hundreds of passersby whose images had similarly been captured on the sculpture’s panels that day. After exploring the inside of the Art Institute, however, I realized that Kapoor’s message was one of disdain and satire.

The Institute does not attract just one type of person. Twenty people, every one of them a different race and age, crowded around a Seurat piece with me. All of us stood staring at Seurat’s century old piece, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, like the thousands who had came before us. I tried to identify with the piece, attempting to see the little girl in the white dress as a reflection of myself. As a group, we picked apart the painting; wondering what moments in the artist’s personal life inspired it, judging the brushstroke technique, and admiring the magnitude of the canvas. All of this speculation was of no harm to myself—if anything, I felt empowered because of my (admittedly short lived) cultural immersion and generous choice of a self-representative figure. Seurat, on the other hand, was crafted into dozens of hypotheses?. I realized then that Anish Kapoor’s message is not entirely one of positivity and unity; his design protects against the speculation to which most artists (like Seurat) are subjected. Seeing your distorted reflection in the bean makes you, not the artist, victim to the onlookers harshly judgmental eye. There is something to be said about physically seeing ourselves in art and not feeling pompous because of it. Kapoor’s sculpture sits outside of the Art Institute like a bodyguard, reminding museum goers about the do’s and don’ts of aesthetic appreciation.

Mollie Adolf ‘16

“The Musée National Picasso” @ Le Marais, Paris The Musée National Picasso-Paris, located in the le Marais neighborhood in Paris, is home to thousands of pieces of art ranging from Picasso’s own works, private collection, and furnishings of the Museum.

The museum is so unique due to the rich history in its architecture and its age. The building, Hôtel Salé, dates back to the fifteenth century, is revived by Italian baroque influences, and is based on Michelangelo’s design of the Laurentian Library in Florence. It was also used to store important books and documents during the French Revolution in 1970 and was leased to the Ganser-Beuzelin boarding school, where the famous author, Balzac, had studied. The building was then acquired by the State, proclaimed a national monument, and used to store and exhibit Picasso’s pieces.

The need for space to show Picasso’s pieces became apparent after the “dation Picasso,” when Picasso’s works were donated in lieu of the large estate tax after his death, giving the State a major selection of his pieces. His large sized paintings were already hung on old historical monuments because of the need for large spacious areas. The collection is comprised of separate donations, Picasso’s private collection of fellow artists and friends such as Matisse, Cézanne, Gauguin, Degas, Chirico, Rousseau, Renoir, Giacometti, and impressive collections of African and Oceanic masks.

Picasso’s paintings range from all aspects and time of his life such as the Blue Period with works like La Celestina to Matadores to paintings such as Young Ladies in Avignon; Still Life with Chair Caning, and his decoupages with cubism and civil war paintings. The museum also portrays an impressive selection of his sculptures, from his cubist wood and bronze phase to his wiry framed sculptures. The museum includes around one hundred illustrated books by Picasso and is exclusively furnished by Giacometti.

When I first entered the museum, I was met with the harsh architectural contrast between the modernity of the paintings from the world’s largest Picasso collection and the “ancient” building. The building comprised of many twists and turns that ended with the “attic”, where Picasso’s private collection is found. The museum is smaller than the Louvre or Orsay, so it isn’t too overwhelming and tiring to explore in one day. And it was very enjoyable to move through Picasso’s life through the different phases of his work, especially since Picasso produced such different types of pieces.

Noa Attias ‘18

student spotlight photographer

NOA ATTIAS featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

a word from the photographer...

Having lived close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art all my life, I found myself roaming around the museum so many times that it had practically become my second home. It had always been one of my dreams to be showcased in such a historical building- home to timeless works of art- I still cannot believe this dream came a reality this past year. For the first time, this year’s Scholastic Gold Key regional award winners of New York City were able to showcase their artwork on the main floor of the museum.

The exhibition, which will be on display from March 11 to May 30, is intended to celebrate the achievements and artistic abilities of New York’s future artists. At the award ceremony, a Scholastic Awards alumna had explained the lack of recognition high school artists receive in high schools especially in the U.S, where sports trophies are often found in large display cases, while the artists and writers have nothing to show for their abilities. She then continued by explaining the importance of this award for high school artists as their “championship trophy,” and had said that the exhibition at the met is a moment where it will be displayed. On opening night, the MET was inundated with high school kids, from all different types of schools, and their parents taking pictures in front of the artwork or photographs.

It wasn’t until I had seen my photograph hung the wall that I could finally believe my work was being exhibited in a world renowned museum. Now I always try to find an excuse to walk in front of the met to see my photograph before the exhibition closes, and I can finally say my work has been showcased at the MET! Noa Attias ‘18 Check out Noa’s photo (pictured on the left) in person until May 30

Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave New York, NY 10028

CHROMA-COAT photography: Libby Silber’17 Elie Present ‘16 models: Ilan Bley ‘17 Caroline Jaspan ‘17 Lia Michel ‘19 painter: Arielle Hadad ‘17

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“Kornfeld and Andrews” @ Magnet Theatre Longtime improv instructors, Louis Kornfeld and Rick Andrews, star in the weekly-improvised show “Kornfeld and Andrews” on the stage of the Magnet Theater. Unlike most improv shows, K&A takes place in one location with only two characters; the scenery never changes; the scenes don’t start and end. The show begins with a suggestion of a word or phrase to inspire an initiation from either improviser. They establish relationships, individual backgrounds, and distinct personality traits in an hour-long conversation through the medium of their characters.

Louis’s philosophical rants paired with Rick’s antagonizing sarcasm make them the ideal duo and an absolute joy to watch.

Mollie Adolf ‘16 Location: Magnet Theatre 254 W 29th St. New York, NY 10001

“Jobs can be boring, but it’s good to wake up in the morning with a sense of purpose” advises Kornfeld’s wise, 30-year-old character from a hospital waiting room.

Raquel Michel ‘17

“I have cats!” protests a believably female Andrews.

“Think about that for, like, five seconds.”

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the interview no. 1

Meira Gilbert ‘16 speaks with director

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I sat down with Ramaz’s leading man, an auteur, a heartthrob, what I like to call a eleventhreat (he can sing, dance, act, direct, choreograph, light, film, write, play piano, guitar, and drums), THE Benjamin Oscar Shiff ‘16, for an exclusive interview about directing Senior Play.

RISE Magazine: Ok, so Ben. What made you want to direct senior play?

Ben Shiff: Well I’ve always been involved being in the shows and I always wondered what it would be like to be on the other side, behind the scenes.

RM: What was the most challenging part of directing the play?

BS: The most challenging part was navigating the line between being friends with everyone in the cast, but at the same time being able to effectively direct them. I wasn’t necessarily able to yell or boss them around because I didn’t want everyone to hate me, but at the same time I wanted the show to come out really well. In fact, I also had to yell and scream a lot less than I was expecting to because everyone worked so well when putting the show together. The first rehearsal I only picked one song for us to get through because I assumed that everyone would be misbehaving, we ended up finishing in thirty minutes and I had to let everyone go home because I wasn’t prepared to continue.

BS: Well, over my four years of Ramaz I’ve worked under three different Ramaz directors who all had very different approaches to how they directed so I kind of took bits and pieces from all those different things, what I liked and didn’t like, and combined them to come up with my “style.”

RM: Did you ever wish that you were the star instead of the behind the scenes guy?

We’re used to seeing you front and center!

BS: It was both sad and satisfying at the same time… when I was sitting backstage and watching everyone perform, it felt really good because I kind of put that together and made it happen, but at the same time it looked like they were having so much fun that I kind of wished I was up there also.

RM: If you could direct any play, what would it be?

BS: If I could direct any play… good question. There’s a few shows I’d be interested in directing, Camp Rock was originally not one of them although I learned to… learned to love it

RM: What was your favorite scene?

RM: [laughing]

BS: My favorite scene would have to be “Heart and Soul,” that’s the scene where everyone really looked like they were having the most fun, because that song’s about having fun when performing and not just going through the motions, and it felt like the message really showed through.

BS: through working on the show. Spring Awakening is one I’d definitely be interested in directing because …

RM: Where did you draw your directorial inspiration?

RM: Ben, that is not appropriate for school.

BS: I understand, that’s why we didn’t do it! Anyway, every production of Awakening has kind of taken a different spin to it and it would be really interesting to try and come up with what mine would be.

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RM: Out of all the things you did for the play can be not just a form of entertainment but such as choreography, staging, lighting, the an art form. video parts, which were your favorite?

RM: OK, closing question: would you do it BS: My favorite would probably have had again? to be the choreography because I had a little experience doing all the other things BS: I would do it again. While it was a hard before and this was really my first time with experience it was a lot of fun and I’m rechoreography. I combined choreography ally happy with the product we were able and blocking (staging), but this was my first to make so I would definitely do it again if time really dealing with dancing and it was given the opportunity. really interesting to try to come up with it.

RM: So what are you doing with all your free time now that you’re done with play?

BS: [Smiling], Well, I have a few projects that I’m getting ready to start but for the next few days I am enjoying the fact that I finally have free time and I can actually be a second semester senior.

RM: So we already talked about some of your directorial influences, but who are some of your other influences in film, in art, literature, etc.

BS: Most of my influences come from film…

Stanley Kubrick is the biggest, because he’s one of those directors where every single shot is full of detail and meticulously thought out, and there are conspiracy or fan theories about every single thing that happens…

RM: And there’s a lot of that conspiracy, the layers in Camp Rock right?

BS: Oh, wow, there’s so much of that in Camp Rock, so many layers, it’s such a multifaceted play [laughs]. Right, so Kubrick didn’t really inspire me so much in Camp Rock but it inspired me into directing in general because it really showed me how it

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“Pulp Fiction” The cultural observations and social commentary in the acclaimed film Pulp Fiction make it relevant and accessible to a diverse audience, even over a decade after its release. The film’s versatility is largely thanks to the many different storylines (hence the title); each sub plot is relevant to a different viewer. Quentin Tarantino, the film’s director, uses this technique to underscore how connected the world is despite cultural, class, and gender differences. Just because the characters are involved in seemingly different worlds doesn’t mean they can’t affect change in spheres outside of their own. Beyond its powerful message, Pulp Fiction is cherished for its quick-witted humor, powerful dialogues and signature action scenes. It appeals to the particular viewer while simultaneously eliminating such selective close-mindedness.

Mollie Adolf ‘16

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“Technicolor” Technicolor is a color motion picture process invented in 1916 and then improved over several decades. It was the most widely used color process in Hollywood from 1922-1952.

Initially, it was most commonly used for filming musicals such as The Wizard of Oz and The Adventures of Robin Hood. The Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation was founded in Boston, 1914 by Herbert Kalmus. In the first process, Technicolor existed in a two color (red and green) system. Exhibition required a special projector with two lenses, one green and one red. In the second process, where the Technicolor camera used a beam-splitter that simultaneously exposed two consecutive frames of a single black and white film. This process did encounter issues because the images on the two sides of the print were not in the same plane, and therefore were not focused correctly. Process three was developed to eliminate the projection print made up of double cemented images. The first feature made entirely in this process was The Viking (1928). In 1924, Technicolor envisioned a full color process.

Hollywood made so much use of Technicolor in 1929 and 1930 that many believed the feature film industry would soon be turning out color films exclusively. Kalmus convinced Walt Disney to shoot his Silly Symphony (Flowers and Trees) cartoons in Process four, the “three strip technology”. In 1997, Technicolor reintroduced the dye transfer process to general film production. A refined version of the printing process of the 1960s and 1970s, it was used on a limited basis in the restorations of films such as The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Rear Window, Funny Girl, and Apocalypse Now Redux.

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Top 5 Sneaker Stores in NYC kith (kith women) Sporty sneakers with an edgy twist. Most of the merchandise is limited edition, but there is a huge selection to choose from. Both women and men have unique art exhibitions in the store as well! fight club The back of this store has a vault of sneakers that are difficult to buy directly from their retailers, such as: Yeezy Boost 350s and 750s, and Red Octobers.

barney’s new york Chic sneakers and sports sneakers made in collaboration with notable designers. champs This store has your average Nike and Adidas sneakers, as well as running and basketball shoes.

They have a huge selection and large inventory. opening ceremony Aside from their own brand of “hipster” sneakers, they also often collaborate with Vans (at least once or twice a season).

A piece of advice: Despite New York’s large variety of sneaker retailers, buying sneakers online is always best. If you’re concerned about the correct sizing when shopping online, make sure to buy a pair that is either returnable or exchangeable. Choose a pair that stands out to you; don’t follow the crowd!

Additionally, being a Sneakerhead, I love referring to Instagram for the latest trends- some of the best accounts to follow include: @uglymely, @victorkan, and @juicegee. Check them out!

Arielle Alcobi ‘17

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a new you

SUMMER

COLLAGE (from left, clockwise) Walter Baker Farrah Fringed Suede Vest, $199; Quay Australia Electric Dreams, $50; Topshop Rio Crochet Bralet, $75; Off-White Blue Denim Skeleton Levi’s Edition Jacket, $1395; Levi’s Blue Denim 501 Shorts, $65; Golden Goose Deluxe Brand ‘Mid Star’ sneakers, $575; Latigo Dosha Boot, $90; Vanessa Mooney White Light Silver Bolo Wrap Choker, $43; Sarah Issever ‘18 139

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the interview no. 2

Raquel Michel speaks with mentor,and creator of The Void Academy

SIENA ORISTAGLIO

about her goal of making a more supportive world for artists everywhere

Siena Oristaglio is an artist, activist, educator, and communications specialist. Her international work before founding The Void Academy focused on educational initiatives at the intersection of art, technology, and social justice. She has ten years of experience in communications and has led high-profile international press campaigns with coverage in outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Huffington Post. Siena has given talks at the MoMA, MoMa PS1, The Museum of Fine Arts, New York University, and Necker Island, among others. As Director of Communications for Marina Abramovic Institute, she ran the non-profit’s successful 2013 Kickstarter campaign, raising over $660,000 in 30 days. Siena has also represented artists and arts non-profits to established individuals and companies, including Lady Gaga, John Waters, Jay-Z, Richard Branson, Willem Dafoe, Kickstarter, Tumblr, TED, and Squarespace. She wants to make the world a more supportive place for artists everywhere.

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q&a RISE Magazine: Siena, could you tell me a bit my life today. about your company The Void Academy?

After college, I began teaching performance at a public high school in Boston; I then assisted a Siena Oristaglio: The Void Academy is an educa- coarse incorporating new technologies from MIT tional platform that focuses on helping artists gen- into performances. Afterwards, I received a job erate sustainable income. By providing artists with working for Marina Abramovic, a performance artbusiness and technology education, they are bet- ist; and became the director of communications ter equipped to reach significant audiences and for her non-profit organization, where I was workmake a better living. The Void Academy uses tech- ing at the time. nology and new Internet tools, such as websites, As I communicated with the many different artists, social media, crowd funding, and online courses to I became attuned to the fact that they were unable reach our goal. We also hold in-person workshops to support themselves- even though there were for painters, writers, dancers, filmmakers, and oth- resources out there, no educational platforms exer artists who feel that they could benefit from this isted to help them take advantage of them. kind of education.

RM: What is your advice to young adults who RM: And what were you like as a high school would want to pursue a career doing something student? creative?

SO: Well, I always really enjoyed school, but always did it my own way. Starting in high school (and through college,) I would find teachers with fascinating experiences that I really respected and I tried to learn from them- even outside the classroom. Part of the reason why I believe so strongly in mentorship programs is because I always related to older figures that could teach me from their personal experiences in their field. My high school goals were to not only make relationships and longstanding friendships, but to experience the world.

SO: Trust your gut in everything. Your voice and expressing it is the most important thing, listen to what you are hearing inside of yourself- that way your art will be authentic and true. But also, when navigating a carrier or business, if you get an icky feeling about something- trust it. Trust your own process and instincts about the life that you’re living as well as the creative endeavors that you are pursuing.

Raquel Michel ‘17

RM: How did you start your career, and what led you to where you are today?

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ROZIT ARDITI of Arditi Design returns with advice to seniors making the “dorm room” transition

what to bring/ what to leave behind?

Dorm rooms are usually minimally decorated and it is important to customize your room to reflect your personality. That being said, try not to overdo it with decorations and too many personal items.

Let this chapter of your life create and define itself.

- Lighting! Lighting! Dorm room lights are usually fluorescent and

not the ideal lighting. If you have a task lamp or a bedside lamp you like, I suggest you bring it with you. This will add a touch of color to the otherwise starkly furnished room.

- Textiles add a lot of depth to a room. Think blankets, throw pil-

lows, curtains and bed linens. These are some of the necessities you need-do not hesitate to bring them. Add color and texture with your textiles to help liven up your room and make it homier.

- Bedding! Your bed will take up a significant space in the room. So

plan it carefully. Think about how you want your room to look like and feel like. Start with your bed. Do you want patterns? Plain colors? A pop of texture? What you choose to do with your bedding will help you decorate the rest of your room.

- Area Rug! Even if it is a small area rug, it will again add some tex-

ture to ground your room. Plus, it is much better to step on a rug than linoleum flooring (which is probably what the floors will be at the dorms). Make sure you do not bring a rug that sheds, you never know what your roommate might be allergic too.

- Photos of friends and /or family are a must! Get creative with dou-

ble sided tape or velcro to hold up frames. Using frames not only looks more “adult” than just sticking photos on the wall, but also allows you to rotate the photos as you wish. Make sure you are aware of the rules of hanging art on the walls- each school is different, you may not be allowed to nail on the walls!

- Wall hung mirror! This is probably one of the last things you might

consider bringing with you. People usually underestimate how much a mirror adds to a room. It will reflect light and will make the room brighter but also make it look larger. Try it, even a basic one will help.

- Don’t forget your favorite coffee mug! It will come in handy more often you think for the many sleepless nights.

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Rozit is a designer originally from Istanbul, Turkey. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she majored in Furniture Design. Rozit’s work has been exhibited at multiple design shows including ICFF, Design Philadelphia, Istanbul Design Week and Miami Art Basel. Upon graduating, she worked for five years in furniture, before shifting her specialty to interior design. In 2012, after working as a freelance designer, Rozit began her own company, Arditi Design, where she specializes in interior design and decoration. Arditi is currently employed at Mendelson Group Inc. where she works on construction and project management.

How to decorate to maximize storage?

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In most cases you will be sharing your room with another person. You need to learn to get organized, if you have not done so already.

- Crates and plastic drawer containers will come in very handy. They stack and keep things neatly organized while you can still see what’s in them.

- Bed risers are a must in college dorms. You need all the storage you can get under your bed!

- Closet organizers will be your friends too. Mom is not around anymore to help you find that missing shirt- you need to know where it is yourself. So plan and organize your closet!

Less is always more! Get used to the idea of leaving things behind. You are starting a new chapter.

Make the effort now to leave some of your clothes at home. You do not need all the pencils and sharpies or the desk accessories. If you think you need something, you can always buy it later. Or Mom can ship it from home… Do not overcrowd your dorm room by bringing everything from your current home!

You never know- you may end up spending more time at the library, or the studio or even in the common areas than you spend in your room. image below courtesy of Sarah Shams ‘14 currently studying at Binghamton University

MUSIC

DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE

The day David Bowie passed was heart wrenching for us all. The world has learned to link his name with the idea of an extraordinary artist, a man with passion and innovation for the music world. David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, actor and producer. His bright and noticeable style and flare were things that never kept his audiences and fans bored. He is recognized as a rock star, but he had explored other genres, like pop and electronica, as well. He thrived in his career for five decades, as his many awards and record sales show. Some of Bowie’s best songs include “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Moonage Daydream,” and “Heroes.” Though he is gone, his legacy will forever live on through his songs and he will inspire more artists to be as innovative and unordinary as he was.

Tamar Sidi ‘17

Mollie Adolf ‘16

the ultimate young + free playlist 10. 101 – WALLA

Los Angeles quintet, WALLA’s single is an upbeat and spirited track that hit Spotify’s top ten playlist and now ours too! This song’s steady groove tells the story of the struggles living in Los Angeles and metaphorically uses the traffic on the “101” to highlight it. Yet, the positive lyrics do come to show that with the help of family and friends, it’ll always be all good.

9. Hurt Me – Låpsley

Paring organic sounds with aggressive synthetic soundscapes, this driven breakup ballad is a fresh sound for pop culture. The artist explains that she is in the technicolor area between childhood and adulthood, combining energies from both stages in one beautiful transition. If you are interested in being put into a trance, this song definitely has the formula to put you in a dreamlike fantasy.

8. Drive – Glades

The wistful flow of this song waves everyone’s finger toward the replay button. Sydney’s alternative – pop trio has truly hit every aspect of falling into young love with their raw and emotional lyrics.

Drive along an empty road and feel the love with this blissful track.

7. Gold – Kiiara

Glitchey and a dance pop must, Gold is the first track open to the public from Kiiara’s forthcoming debut EP, Meet Me in The Cornfield. She addresses the issue of less than loyal lovers through her whispered vocals, yet the choppy beat is either a love it or hate it from its listeners- at RISE, we are absolutely on board.

6. Family – Noah Gundersen

This compelling song is full of emotion, and is a track paying tribute to the people who have helped shape Gundersen’s life for better or for worse. It is a painful hymn that embodies the meaning of family, all achieved through his haunting vocals and aching lyrics – a great listen for a lonely car ride or a lullaby before sleep.

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5. Winterbreak – MUNA

MUNA has described themselves to be a “dark pop” band with a unique lush soundscape. Their mid tempo dance beat and bass lines ride along the vibe of other R&B inspired groups that we enjoy so much like Wet and Oh Wonder. MUNA explain the song to be an attempt at rekindling that “first high” feeling in many loves and a piece that wants “to make a home out of a person that has proved to you time and again that they are not a home; they are just a person.”

4. Stimulated – Tyga

I’m not usually a fan of rap music, but this melody found major favor in my ears. The freeing of the song shines through its steady beat and soothing vocals. This Californian artist has definitely cooked up something interesting with nearly 15,000,000 plays on Spotify. Whatever it is he did, he should keep on doing it.

3. Chasing Hearts – Breathe Carolina + Tyler Carter

“Kicking it low- key,” Breathe Carolina released this electro- pop track in 2014. The energetic punches that pop through the song really give it that electronic and EDM influenced feeling. The group explains that this song is something everyone can relate to, always being “with the friends that matter most, somewhere low-key, being whoever we wanna be.”

2. Free – Broods

New Zealand siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott have switched their trademark soothing indie pop vibe for a more synth heavy and electronic taste. The dramatic build up of the song absorbs their once fragile vocals and embraces a more tough sound with infectious beats seen in the catchy chorus.

“Free”-ing themselves from their past style was for sure a one up for the group.

1.Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Edit) – Billie Eilish

Throwing the other tracks out of the ballpark, this glossy indie pop track stands out as number one.

UK producer, Astronomyy, has made an effortless edit out of Billie Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes.” The duo has created a spacey ambiance while still drawing you into an ethereal feel fit exactly for that young and free vibe.

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Mollie Adolf ‘16 reminisces an unforgettable summer concert Last summer I spent a single day chasing the sun.

My cousins and I climbed out of bed at 4AM. With heavy eyelids and sluggish steps we quietly trekked up the stairs and onto the porch of our Long Beach Island rental house. It was the hour when nighttime takes its last few breaths and starts to say its goodbyes. A few more chilly gusts of wind unleashed over the ocean and woke the resting water with a clamorous wave. By 4:30, night was fading: the ocean looked silver and the reflection of the stars on the water twinkled as it swished to and fro. I sipped my tea and pressed my icy fingertips against the mug. It was 5 o’clock and time was crawling; the sky was an endless black haze. We took the dog and headed towards the shore, listening to nighttime crickets say goodbye as we walked. By the time I sat down on my towel the morning had spilled its secret; a distant light appeared behind the endless pool before me, and I watched it float my way.

The sun changes everything; the simple way it casts its reflection determines time and activity. At 5:45AM that meant a still, powder blue body of water assumed the role of an ocean. A canvas spilled on with pastel watercolors was our sky. The sun still hid behind the water, but made itself known through golden clouds. Crashing wave noises traveled into the bedrooms of resting beachgoers and the sun’s golden rays snuck through their windows, confirming all suspicions that morning had arrived. We sat and waited until the sky’s colors faded and the only counter to the blue of the ocean and sky was the multicolored surfboard that ruffled the early morning waters.

In the morning, the sun rises in the east; at night, it sets in the west, and in the afternoon it lingers in between. My cousin and I spent the day between the eastern ocean and western bay, riding our bikes up and down the long roads. We turned left while licking the sides of our ice cream cones, trying to protect our forearms from the threat of melting creamy droplets. At 7PM we sat in our lawn chairs by the western bay, clad in ethereal dresses and loose knit sweaters.

Our family joined and we watched a band play “The Best of the Eagles” in the nearby gazebo as the sun floated past us.

The band played “New Kid in Town” while my cousin, Jesse, told us about his experience at Woodstock. We danced to “Tequila Sunrise” and sang along when they played “Hotel California.” Finally, the sun lowered down from the sky, and invited nighttime to engulf our bayside concert. The water looked silver and the night stars lit up our smiling faces. We held hands and swayed together until dawn.

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LITERATURE

spring summer book list 1. Jazz-, by Toni Morrison 2. A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving 3. Me Before You, by Jojo Moyes 4. A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway 5. The Longest Ride, by Nicholas Sparks 6. Shopgirl, by Steve Martin 7. More Than This, by Patrick Ness 8. We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson Tammy Krikheli ‘18 & RISE Magazine

Sidenote: students of the Ramaz Upper School should speak to Nicole Aboodi ‘17, Rachel Russo ‘17, and Tamar Sidi ‘17 about joining Conflicts in Literature book club!

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BEAUTY top ten beauty must-haves and personal favorites of Nancy Toussie ‘17 1. All- Style Blow Dry Styling Gel by Bumble & Bumble

If you blow dry your hair often or have oily hair this is the product for you. Apply a dime size of gel to damp hair. It absorbs oils, fights frizz, protects against heat damage and extends the life of your blowout. This has been my favorite hair product for months!

Sephora $15-$31

2. Liquid Lipsticks by Anastasia

Liquid lipsticks can be found at every makeup store in the country. I have come across a few different kinds but the ones made by Anastasia are hands down my fave! They feel like butter and last for hours. They come in many shades but my favorites are the matte ones! Some colors are too dark but I love mixing them with lighter ones to get the perfect shade!

Sephora $20

3. Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper by Dior

If finding the perfect lip gloss/stick color is a struggle for you, then this product is your new best friend! The mint-vanilla formula brings out your natural lip color and volumizes your lips!

Sephora $33

4. Too Faced Mascara

When it comes to mascara, this has been my favorite for at least a year. It is one of the few lasting mascaras that both lengthens and volumizes lashes. The easy to apply and remove formula makes it my favorite. It can be very dramatic or very subtle, depending on how many coats you apply!

Sephora $23

5. Super Nourishing Lip Balm by Sephora

I cannot leave my house without this product. It make your lips soft and smells amazing! They are easily breakable, but not expensive and worth the risk!

Sephora $5

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6. Hand creams by L’OCCITANE

The lavender and rose scented creams are my favorites, but they all smell amazing! The lotion itself is pretty creamy which makes it so easy to apply. I use lotions from L’OCCITANE all the time and take them everywhere because they are available in so many convenient sizes.

Sephora $12-$28

7. Real Techniques by Sam & Nic

These brushes last and apply smoothly. They are so easy to grip, not too pricey, lightweight, easy to clean, and amazing quality. I’ve heard great things about all of their products, but I own the Core Collection and highly recommend it! It has four brushes: a contour, detailer, and pointed foundation brush. I use them all every time I apply makeup!

Ulta $6-$30

8. Contour Kit by Anastasia

Contouring has become so popular lately and there are millions of YouTube videos to learn how to contour well! Anastasia palettes make contouring easier. They are available in powder or cream sets and are made for every skin tone! The sets consist of six highlighting and contouring powders/creams to contour and highlight your face.

Sephora $40

9. Shampoo and Conditioner by OGX

I’ve been through a lot of different shampoos and conditioners and I think it’s safe to say these are my favorite. They have shampoos for all hair types and they all smell amazing.

For dry hair, I definitely recommend the coconut water ones! These lightweight hair products work to hydrate, reduce frizz and add volume.

Drugstores $7

10. Always Sharp by Smashbox

The amazing thing about this eyeliner is that when you twist the pencil closed, the pencil sharpens! Every time you pull out this eyeliner it’s freshly sharpened, making it easily applicable. I have this liner in black but they have every possible color and they even have some glitter liners! I would try to stay away from the waterproof eyeliners if possible because they are super hard to get off!

Sephora $20

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spring & summer recipes straight from the kitchen Zucchini Carpaccio One of my favorite spring dishes is a zucchini carpaccio. It is light, filling, yummy, and easy to make! This is the perfect dish for a sunny day.

Zucchini Mint Parmesan cheese Pignoli nuts Lemon Olive oil Salt and pepper Thinly slice the zucchini and lay on platter. Chop parmesan into small thin squares, and sprinkle all over the zucchini. Sprinkle some pine nuts on top. Finely chop mint and add as a garnish.

Dressing: In a separate bowl or container: mix lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pour a good amount of dressing onto zucchini and there you have it!

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WHEAT BERRY SALAD 1 cup wheat berries, uncooked 6 tablespoons of olive oil, divided ½ cup thinly sliced shallots 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon honey mustard ¼ cup fresh mint ½ cup feta cheese 1 can small white beans ½ cup dried cranberries Cook the wheat berries according to package directions and drain. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté until lightly golden.

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, the remaining 5 tablespoons of oil, salt, pepper, and honey mustard. Add the feta, beans, cranberries, and the dressing to the cooled wheat berries. Toss to combine.

SUMMER FRUIT PARFAIT 3 tablespoons cane sugar ¼ cup cranberry juice 1 cup diced peaches 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup blackberries For the creamy vanilla sauce1 cup plain Green yogurt 3 tablespoons cream cheese (low-fat or regular) 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons cane sugar ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Combine the cane sugar, cranberry juice, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in a large bowl. Lightly crush the fruit while mixing the ingredients together until the cane juice is dissolved. Combine the yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, cane sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until well mixed. Layer ¼ cup fruit with 3 tablespoons vanilla sauce in each small parfait cup (for 8 servings). writing by Rachel Russo ‘17 above photo byTamar Sidi ‘17 155

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why is packing so hard?

Whenever a person goes on vacation, it’s a given that he or she will have difficulty packing.

We’ve all experienced trouble choosing which clothing and shoes to bring with us. Why is packing such a difficult activity for us to do? Psychologically and physically speaking, one’s home gives him or her security. It is a very natural feeling to feel comfortable and secure in your home as well as be nervous to travel to a place that lacks this certain security. Therefore, the person is inclined to bring their clothing to provide them with that security which is missing while on vacation. It is hard for people to choose which articles of clothing to bring because they are unsure of which specific articles of security to bring and it is completely human to rethink every decision while packing.

Another reason as to why packing is so difficult has to do with the evolution of the human species. We have become a people who crave materialistic things- we simply do not know which article of clothing to take, because we want to take everything! As humans, we desire material things because of the feelings surrounding the object. One may desire something because of the status that one gains from having the object, or because this object reminds them of a certain image that they would like to obtain. Either way, it still has become the norm nowadays for a person to desire physical objects. Packing is just one example of how complex and interesting the human mind really is. written by Alexandra Schreiber ‘17, illustrations by Gabrielle Amar ‘17

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THE TALENT BOARD Featuring the artwork, poems, and stories of Ramaz’s creative student body The theme–

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Imaginary Color We live inside our heads, in our bright, shiny houses, With our bright, colorful lives.

We expect everything to be technicolor: Violet beings with rosy dreams, Scarlet ambitions with daisy happiness, Turquoise excitement with lilac tranquility, And jade green envy on the faces of those who are not us.

We live inside our technicolor dreams, Inhaling and exhaling with the rhythms of our hues, Expecting others to feel the same about us.

But they don’t.

So instead we go back to our shimmering, sparkling lives That will never turn dull in our vivid imaginations, And we return to our technicolor selves In our monochromatic heads.

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When The Sun Rises Three generations is what I heard all seventeen years of my life. A great grandfather who had settled his family in Kauai in 1934 and a grandfather who grew up taking all of it in. When the sun rose he would invite the day in, and invite the fair streaks of mist in the sky and run down the rickety wooden steps to the sand where he finally felt alive. A young boy at the time, full of life and crave for the water. When the sun rose he grew up and started a separate life. Detached from his adolescence but all the more intertwined to the petite taupe droplets he walked on each day to his sapphire home. He had a set of three boys, who all wanted to ride waves like their father.

Three boys who all wanted to read the ripples of the ocean from miles away and know where and when the next wave would begin to show. The youngest was my grandfather’s favorite. He was exceptional in his maneuvers and knew the sacred spot better than anyone who could slash it before. When the sun rose he was the first of the three children to grab his gluey board and merge with the ocean. I’ve touched it a few times in my kitchen and as I ride my hands down its spine, it doesn’t glide the way he says it did when he lays a hand on it. The feeling is muggy and my fingers feel humid for the rest of the day. As the sun rises, I’ve been told all the children feel boundless when the ocean catches them before they go to the mainland for school. They lose themselves in each moment they dip under a wave and touch the surface of the water when the white ripples roll in. I have to say all this seems enchanting, a lovely bond with something that isn’t a human. But when the sun rises I wake up and grab my alarm from my nightstand. I check Instagram and Snapchat for three minutes until my muscles can’t hold the device any longer and it falls on my face. I open my curtains and a solid jungle of working men and yellow taxis is apparent.

My father is in our kitchen staring helplessly at his board, the same one he rode every morning because he had a connection with the spot and knew it better than anyone else in his town. Three generations is what I heard all seventeen years of my life. I wonder what happened to me.

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after school special Usually, the road is silent. Not one soul passes and I wondered why my path had always been empty, why the little ants carry on in groups of seven or eight but a real person? Maybe one or two. I’ve been neglected, but I wasn’t once. I could hear bells ring from miles away, and not the church kind that sends a shiver through your heart on a Sunday because you are anywhere but there. It was the reckoning of several hundred students dashing out of school, kicking dirt onto their canvas sneakers as they ran. Ran to the mothers who waited outside in silver Hondas, and two ran to me. They made a beautiful contrast looking from afar, and as they leaned over the edges of my green stained stones, the river always flickered a little, reflecting on their faces.

Normally the two would laugh, sing, smile, or whisper jokes to one another. The freedom in their steps was evident; they had me all to themselves. But sometimes, he would utter the quietest screams, things that made her stop in her tracks. “I don’t know why I stopped playing the piano, I just did.” “I used to be the top student, but not so much anymore.” “In the summer, my dad would take me to that little action figure shop, we stopped a while ago.” “I wanted to collect quarters from every state, but I gave up at thirty six.” He gave her all these pieces with distant eyes, and then apologized for burdening her with his useless epiphanies.

She would sit over my ledge; her feet dangled and reflected off the olive stream like two stale brownies. She would ask about them always, but he told her they didn’t matter every time.

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IN THIS ISSUE Index of Information and Details technicolor cover image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

theme page

image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

contributors page

image by Sonia Dushey ‘17

table of contents page

image by Tamar Sidi ‘17

summer calendar

image by Sonia Dushey ‘17

reviews page

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randoms page image by Rachel Russo ‘17 talent board introduction image by Noa Attias ‘18 back cover

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