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The Mandolin St. Francis Catholic High School
November 20, 2020 “Spread the Word.” Issue 106
Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
BY MCKENNA HAUTEMAN ’22 Forbes magazine. Overall, Michael Jordan
Both Michael Jordan and LeBron
is a force to be reckoned with in American
James are athletic powerhouses whose in-
In light of the Lakers’ victory in sports history, but is it enough to compare
fluence has spread far beyond the basket-
the recent NBA finals, the debate over who to LeBron James?
ball court. Now that you know the facts,
should take the title of the greatest player in who will it be Troubies? King James or Air
NBA history has come down to two incred- LeBron James was coveted by Jordan, The L-Train or His Airness? We
ibly talented players: Michael Jordan and many teams when he entered the league wanted to see what you thought, so take a
LeBron James. Although Jordan and James in 2003, starting his professional career look at the poll below. Do you agree?
never faced off on the court, as Jordan exit- strong as the number one overall pick in
ed the league the year James entered, their the NBA draft, signing with the Cleve-
reputations as players overall have been land Cavaliers. Since then, “King James”
compared countless times to make this has made an appearance in 10 different
debate one of the greatest in sports histo- NBA finals. Over his 17-year career in the
ry. Each athlete has defied expectations, NBA, James has accumulated 34,241 reg-
pushed the limits and broken records to ular season points ranking him 3rd across
make themselves stand out. Let’s break it NBA history for regular season point totals.
down to see how these two sports legends LeBron holds several other records, rank-
stack up against each other. ing 4th all time for field goals made, 5th for
free-throws made, and 2nd in turnovers. In
Beginning his career in profes- each of these categories James ranks above
sional basketball in 1984 as the third pick Jordan. With regard to championship wins,
in the first round of the NBA draft, Michael James led the Miami Heat to two consecu-
Jordan is best known for his time with the tive championships in 2012 and 2013, the
Chicago Bulls. Joining the Bulls in 1984, Cavaliers to a championship in 2016 and
Jordan’s dedicated attitude and leadership most recently, the Lakers to a champion-
ability built a reputation for the Bulls who ship this past season. He is the first player
had previously been tossed aside as a “less- in NBA history to lead three separate fran-
er team” in the league. He led the Bulls chises to NBA finals victory. Lebron is well
Franchise to six NBA championships (the known for his competitive spirit and dedi-
only championships the franchise has ever cation to the game. Even as a high school
won) all within a decade. Under his lead- junior, James was making headlines; when
ership, the Bulls became only one of three he was 17 years-old, he became one of the
franchises to ever complete a champion- youngest players to ever be featured on the
ship “three-peat”-- winning three consec- cover of Sports Illustrated, crowning him
utive championships in a row. Apart from with the title “The Chosen One.” Now at What’s Inside...
his dominance in the NBA, Jordan led the 34 years-old, James has claimed four NBA
American “dream team” in the 1992 Olym- MVP titles and a reputation as one of the Meet-the-Editors.. . . . . . . . . .2
pic Games in Barcelona. This team seized most fierce and competitive players the The Debates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
gold in the Games and is widely regarded as league has ever seen. James has also made Meet-the-Staff. . . . . . . . . . . 4
one of the most powerful sports teams ever his mark politically and culturally, well- New Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
assembled. Personally, Jordan has been known for his calls for social and racial Fall Sports Update . . . . . . . . 6
awarded the NBA MVP award 5 times in justice both on and off the court. He has es- St. Francis Day. . . . . . . . . . . 7
his career and has become a cultural icon in tablished himself as a role model for many Student-led Movement . . . . . 7
America and across the globe. Even apart of this generation, and plans to continue Fun and Safe Halloween. . . . . 8
from basketball, Jordan has left his influ- his dominance in the league for seasons to
Halloween Movie Poll. . . . . . . 8
ence in the fashion industry, with the Jor- come.
dan brand bridging in $3.1 billion dollars at
the end of the 2019 fiscal year according to
2 School News November 20th, 2020
Meet-the-Editors
Hailey Kopp ’21 Sammi Guerrero ’21
Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitz- Favorite Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray
gerald by Oscar Wilde
Emily Squires ’22
Alyanna Asuncion ’21
Editor
Editor
Favorite Book: Everything,
Favorite Book: Pride and Prej-
Everything by Nicola Yoon
udice by Jane Austen
Claire Westberg ’22 Aubrey Spowart ’23
Editor Editor
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Favorite Book: The Young Elites by
Hollows by J.K. Rowling Marie Lu
Hayley Labia ’23 Adriana Lepera ’23 Ella Sebok ’23
Editor Editor Editor
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Favorite Book: The Hate You Give by Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling Angie Thomas by Stephen Chbosky
November 20, 2020 U.S. News 3
The Presidential Debates
BY LYDIA VLAHOS ’24 Chris Wallace asked about posi- started Senator Harris as her very first an-
tions on climate change, noting that many swer. She continued with a sweeping at-
On Tuesday, September 29th the believe that climate change across the Unit- tack on the Trump administration’s failure
first presidential debate of 2020 was held ed States affects many people’s lives and to handle the virus properly and how the
at Case Western Reverse University in The the president for the next term needs to Biden administration deserves to be elect-
Samson Pavilion of The Health Education have ideas to help the planet. Chris Wallace ed into office, not Trump’s. “Our nation’s
Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The President asked Trump what his views on the science gone through a very challenging time this
of the United States, Donald Trump, and for- of climate change are and what he will do year, but I want the American people to
mer Vice President, Joseph Biden, squared to alleviate it. “I believe that we have to do know that from the very first day, President
off and were asked by the debate moderator, everything we can to have immaculate air, Trump has put the health of the American
Chris Wallace of Fox News, questions about immaculate water, and do whatever else we people first,” defends Vice President Pence.
COVID-19 solutions and racial equality be- can that’s good,” Trump responded. Trump He went on to say that the current admin-
liefs. This debate was filled with name-call- believes that to stop the wildfires there istration has saved countless lives during
ing, interrupting, rambling, and personal needs to be forest management, which in- their last year in term and that they trust the
attacks. The debate offered many voters a cludes raking the forest floor to prevent scientists to give the best advice on how to
new view of both candidates for the United fast-moving and deadly wildfires. When stay safe during the pandemic.
States, whether it was negative or positive. asked again about science and how he re-
Even though some have reported the presi- pealed many of Obama’s work to stop cli- The eighth topic of the debate
dential debate was chaos, some useful things mate change, Trump explained that when was racial justice. Page asked both running
were able to be salvaged to help voters who more people can afford newer cars, more mates about their views on Breonna Taylor,
are uncertain about where to put their vote people will be driving around safer, clean- a Black woman who was killed in her home
er, and more fuel-efficient cars. Then it was in the middle of the night while sleeping
One topic that many people want to the Democrat’s turn. “The first thing I will by the police. Kamala Harris believes that
know is what the future president of the Unit- do, I will rejoin the Paris Climate Accord,” the Taylor Family deserves justice. She
ed States will be doing to tackle the corona- Biden started. Biden wishes to rejoin the brought up other cases in which injustices
virus pandemic. First, Biden was asked the other countries who participate in the ac- that include the police were committed and
question. He started by listing statistics of cord and act against climate change. Biden stated how the Biden/Harris ticket will help
how many people have died over the past six announced that we need to think about the minorities including African Americans
months. Trump countered his statement by planet. He says we could do this by elect- become equal. Senator Harris continued,
saying he did an excellent job while in office ing him and starting the “Biden Plan.” He “I’m a former career prosecutor, I know
during this pandemic. He then argued that wants to bring the costs of renewable ener- what I’m talking about bad cops are bad
despite how the epidemic was unexpected, gy down so that they are equal to or even for good cops. We need reform of our po-
he handled it well by opening up the econo- less than energy coming from burning coal licing in America and our criminal justice
my. Biden then gave his points on how if he or fossil fuels. Biden wants to create car system.” Vice President Pence countered,
was elected he would bring back the health charging stations across the country next to “The family of Breonna Taylor has our
care programs that were lost during Trump’s freeways and build energy-efficient build- sympathies. But I trust our justice system--
first term. He stated that because the health ings too. He also states that these changes and a grand jury that refused the evidence.”
care programs were repealed many were left will create stable jobs and will not endan- The Trump/Pence ticket trusts the law en-
without care and died from this terrible dis- ger old ones. forcement and the justice system. He also
ease. condemned the protests that followed the
Another issue that has been on a lot Later on October 7th, the vice deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Tay-
of people’s minds is racial inequality and dis- presidential debate was held at the Univer- lor, focusing on the instances where rioting
crimination. Biden was first, stating that he sity of Utah in Salt Lake City. Susan Page occurred.
believes Black people in the U.S. do experi- for USA Today moderated Mike Pence,
ence racial injustices. “Yes, there’s systemic current vice president and running mate While both debates ranged from
injustice. The vast majority of police officers to President Trump, and Senator Kamala calm conversations to rambling arguments,
are good, decent honorable men and women Harris, running mate for former Vice Pres- many points were made and questions were
... but there are some bad apples,” respond- ident Joe Biden. The questions and topics answered. Hopefully, more topics will be
ed Biden. The Democratic candidate wants focused mainly on the issues of the presi- confronted in the next presidential debate
to look at this country’s law enforcement in- dent and the first lady’s current diagnosis of on October 22nd and will help even more
frastructure to take charge of these discrimi- COVID-19 and the tension from the prior uncertain voters cast their votes wisely.
native difficulties. However, Trump does not presidential debate that left many people
believe that the country’s law enforcement is questioning the outcome of this one.
the problem. He states that leftist and Antifa
groups and the protests are causing the prob- As expected, the first topic of the
lems that this country needs to tackle, such debate was the coronavirus pandemic. “The
as property damage and violence. American people have witnessed what is
the greatest failure of any presidential ad-
ministration in the history of our country,”
4 School News November 20, 2020
Meet-the-Staff A: I have been doing projects around the
BY EMILY SQUIRES ’22 Q: How has the experience of being a house and activities with my kids. I have a 5
teacher changed your perspective of the and 8 year-old at home and we do a lot of craft
Greetings Troubies! I hope you have world and education in general? How has it projects and board games to pass the time! I
all had a great start to your school year and changed/impacted/solidified your opinions also started running for exercise during quar-
have been keeping reasonably busy during on the importance of education? antine, which was something I never thought
quarantine. We have the honor of welcoming A: As a student I went to so many differ- I would do.
several new amazing faculty and staff mem- ent types of schools, one had 100 students
bers to St. Francis this year and I have asked K-8 and another had 300 kids in the fresh- Q:What makes the subject you teach or the
them to respond to several questions to help man class. There were lots of different ap- resources you provide useful to students? In
you get to know them! We look forward to proaches, so I was able to see the different what ways will they help us throughout our
seeing them on campus! styles of pedagogy. My undergrad degree lives?
is in psychology, so I love applying theo- A: As a counselor, I try to help all my stu-
Welcome to Mrs. Meyers, Math teacher: dents find their potential and work to accom-
ry about cognition and development to my
Q: How have you kept yourself busy during classes. This is my 26th year teaching, and plish any goal they have for their life. The
quarantine? I can see how much power and responsibil- world is a big place and there are so many
A: I cook and bake a lot. I think I’ve watched ity teachers have. Truly, I think that edu- opportunities available to each student after
everything on Netflix and Hulu. I also cro- cation is the way to change the world. We high school. It is easy to think high school
chet amigurumi pets for people. I made sea can change worldviews and perceptions. is the end all, but your life is just beginning!
animals, unicorns, sloths, etc. I took my dog This message of hope is so exciting for me to
on lots of walks and had three geckos hatch Welcome to Mrs. Anzini, Special Events pass on to my students.
that I took care of. Associate:
Q: Do you have a favorite movie or show?
Q: Do you have a favorite movie or show? Q: Do you have a favorite movie or show? Music or a book?
Music or a book? Music or a book? A: I love to read and usually have 2 books
A: I LOVE 80’s new wave and alternative but A: My favorite movie is The Sound of Mu- going at the same time. Historical fiction or
like almost all music. I will break out in song sic. I love Julie Andrews! In 2019 my fam- nonfiction. I am currently reading Hidden
during class. I have seen a lot of sci-fi (all ily took a trip to Salzburg and I was able to Valley Road. Shows that I can watch over
Star Trek/Wars franchises, Raised By Wolves) visit some of the scenes from the movie. and over again are, Arrested Development,
Every comic book movie (I used to collect It was really amazing. I hope to go back The Office or Parks and Recreation. That
and am a fangirl). Fargo is a show I always one day. should tell you something about my sense of
love but I like to get silly as well (Parks and humor. :-)
Rec, The Office, Flight of the Conchords). Q: How has working at St. Francis been for
you? Welcome to Mrs. Fox, Freshman Guidance
Q: What makes the subject you teach or the A: I have been at St. Francis for a little over Counselor.
resources you provide useful to students? In two weeks, and I am really enjoying it. I
what ways will they help us throughout our have had a very warm welcome from all, Q: How have you kept yourself busy during
lives? and I look forward to seeing the students quarantine?
A: Well, math is everywhere! You see it all back on campus soon! A: Walks, walks, and walks! Our neighbors
the time. It isn’t just arithmetic, but the log- make fun of us for how many walks my fam-
ic and critical thinking helps us understand Q: What is your favorite food and why? ily takes.
information, reason abstractly, and even or- A: My favorite food is popcorn! My
ganize our writing and oral presentations. youngest daughter also loves popcorn as Q: Do you have a favorite movie or show?
It helps us see patterns in everything and well. We usually have it about three times Music or a book?
understand God a bit better as we use it to a week. A: Embarrassed to admit this but my favorite
understand creation. Just look at all of the show is still Grey’s Anatomy.
places where the Fibonacci sequence occurs
Welcome to Mrs. Baker, Sophomore Class
naturally! Statistically that cannot be a mis- Q: What is your spirit animal? Why do you
Guidance Counselor
take or random chance! I also like helping think that animal represents you?
my students learn to maximize their learning A: The turtle. Turtles are slow on ground but
Q: How has working at St. Francis been for
modalities. We explore how to study! I don’t fast in the water. I often remind myself to
you?
give formulas or concepts at the beginning. take it slow and enjoy the precious moments
A: It’s been wonderful! I have loved meet-
I set up situations and conditions where my in life, but when I need to do 10 things at once
ing staff members and students. Everyone
students discover the information them- I can do it! I think I’m pretty calm the major-
has been so gracious and welcoming. I am
selves. This helps the information stick and ity of the time, especially when it comes to
looking forward to meeting more students
become meaningful. Anyone can copy notes listening to other people. I tend to retreat to
in person as we transition back to campus.
off a board, not everyone can derive the dis- the safety of my shell when I feel stressed or
tance formula from trying to figure out how anxious just like the turtle.
much string you need to send a paper clip Q: How have you kept yourself busy
from one corner of the classroom to the other. during quarantine?
November 20, 2020 School News 5
New Clubs
speakers, learn about what the occupa- International Women’s Cultur-
BY AUBREY SPOWART ’23 tion consists of, and share animal-re- al Connection Club: Founded by Haley
lated information with other members. Kim and Amy Abueg, this club explores
Here are some of 2020’s highly various cultural traditions and crafts from
anticipated new clubs. With a huge mix, Alaina’s Voice: Founded by all around the world, with a focus on cel-
there is surely something for everyone. Grace Fletcher, the Alaina’s Voice club ebrating women internationally. The club
seeks to honor Alaina Housley, a victim will donate goods and money to the Chil-
GRL PWR: Founded by Audrey of the Borderline shooting, along with 11 dren’s Receiving Home of Sacramento
Felsted and Abigail Rexroad, this club is others. Members will learn how to help and St. John’s Shelter for Women. Mem-
the perfect place for girls to become lead- those with mental health issues, listen to bers will learn about different cultures
ers. Members will learn about women that guest speakers, check in on their Trou- through foreign jewelry making, embroi-
are changing the world and will take action bie sisters, and perform acts of kindness dery, and other crafts that will unify and
to do the same. Members will participate around campus. “I would like to carry connect students to women worldwide.
in drives, discussions, and special events on the principles of her foundation that
such as the Homeless Period Project, group her parents have started in her honor-- SF Book Club: Founded by
yoga classes, and the Women’s March. to be kind, spread mental health aware- Arianna Ross and Zahra Smith, the SF
ness, and end gun violence,” says Grace. Book Club seeks to introduce mem-
Make-A-Wish Club: Found- bers to different books across a variety
ed by Manasi Chintalapathi and Evelyn St. John’s Program for Real of genres. Meetings will be paired with
Stacy, the Make-A-Wish Club strives to Change: Club leaders Grace Bashore, fun monthly activities such as a quote of
raise $10,000 to grant the wishes of chil- Thalia Bower, Emma Giordano, and An- the month, monthly challenges, scav-
dren suffering from life-threatening ill- drea Kustic hope to bring light, joy, and enger hunts, and a tea of the month.
nesses. “We are extremely excited to be happiness to children and mothers at the
working with Make-A-Wish,” says Ev- St. John’s shelter. Members will participate Star Trek: Founded by Eva Scri-
elyn. “We hope to be able to change the in a pen pal program, create craft kits, host pa and Maci Riffle, the Star Trek club
life of at least one kid and their family birthday parties and holiday celebrations, seeks to create a fun and united commu-
with the help of our local community.” and spend time with kids at St. John’s. nity through discussions about favorite
“We hope to give back to the community characters, scenes, and episodes. Members
Girls for Human Rights: The per- while completing service hours in a fun and have the opportunity to partake in scav-
fect way to learn more about human rights immensely rewarding way,” says Grace. enger hunts to find a Star Trek-themed
issues, founders Elsa Fishman and Amelia prize, film their own version of Star Trek,
Barkett aim to inform members on pressing Dentist Club: Founded by MacK- and watch episodes of Star Trek together.
current events around the world. Members enzie Le, this club will educate students in
will learn how to support those impacted by dentistry and offer members the opportu- WEBTOON: Founded by Justine
injustices through discussions, books, arti- nity to explore the dental field. Members Canio and Ariana Ocon, this club’s meet-
cles, and documents designed to educate. will have field trips, learn about dentistry ings will consist of a number of activities
through zoom calls, observe dental pro- such as icebreakers, discussion questions
Unheard History for Troubies: cedures and participate in many vol- about specific webcomics, member recom-
Founded by Sophia Saunders, the Unheard unteer opportunities. The Dentist Club mendations, fanfiction and fanart contests,
History for Troubies club seeks to highlight will allow students to interact with den- and debates about plotlines and charac-
history that is typically passed over by eu- tists to learn more about the profession. ters. “Ultimately, our main priority for
rocentric curriculums. Throughout the the WEBTOON club is to create a warm
year, members will learn and discuss un- Glee Club: Designed to create a and welcoming atmosphere where stu-
told Indigenous, Latin American, African space for people of all experience levels, dents can meet new friends,” says Justine.
American, and Asian American histories, club leaders Ella Raines, Grace Raines,
along with many others. “I hope that every Sophia Farwell, Reese Murray, and Emi- A Touch of Kindness: Founded
St. Francis student, no matter their back- ly Squires seek to teach members to sing by Olivia Reed, A Touch of Kindness as-
ground, can be seen and heard,” says Sophia. and dance through an inclusive environ- pires to spend time with and bring happi-
ment. Members will explore basic lev- ness to older people in care homes. Mem-
Med for Mammals: Lauren els of music theory, choreograph dance bers will visit care homes, make cards
Bernas and Alisha Anwar founded The routines, and hone vocal techniques. “We and packages, and volunteer at movie
Med for Mammals club for students who recognize that our voices and bodies are nights and other events. “A lot of older
hope to pursue a career in animal care, powerful instruments, and what better people have many stories to share and a
or simply for those who love animals. way to grow as artists and performers than lot of love to give but they are not given
Members will have the opportunity to coming together in music?” says Ella. the chance to speak to many people, and
participate in internships, listen to guest I would love to change that,” says Olivia.
6 School News November 20, 2020
Sports Update
letes’ friends and families a way to watch junior Isabella McCullogh has committed
BY ELLA SEBOK ’23 their games remotely. President Isabella to play lacrosse at Lewis University.
McCullough states, “We are working on
By now, fall sports should be expanding our digital presence...Using the This year the athletic program
deep into their season, the roars of The Zoo camera in the gym so we don’t have to have will need more support than ever. The easi-
should fill the air, Troubie athletes should someone physically in the gym. It tracks est way to support is to attend, if guidelines
be playing their best game and dominating the ball automatically!” allow, a game held on our campus. Holy
their divisions; however, like all other ac- Court and Holy Hoops are both scheduled
tivities this year, Troubie athletics has been Despite the halt to sports, Troubies to happen at St. Francis this season. Anoth-
halted this fall due to COVID-19 regula- are still receiving recognition for the out- er way to support is by watching the live
tions. standing performance by our athletes. For streams on Troubie TV and social media.
This summer, the California In- the second year in a row, the Saint Francis But the most important and helpful way
terscholastic Federation (CIF) announced athletic program has won the Sac-Joaquin Troubies can support athletics is to wear a
that the 2020-2021 education-based sports Section Commissioner’s Cup, with section mask properly, follow protocols, limit the
calendar was going to be altered. Instead of championships for soccer, cross country, risk of exposure, and social distance to pre-
the usual fall, winter, and spring seasons, and volleyball. vent the spread of the coronavirus on our
this year’s sports have been placed into just campus.
two seasons--season one and season two. Not only are Troubies dominating A common theme for this year is
Season one features cross country, water in high school, but college as well. Just this the uncertainty it holds. St. Francis athletics
polo, and volleyball, which will all begin past month, nine talented Troubies have shares that issue. But one thing is certain, as
practicing in early December. The remain- committed to play their sport in college. Ju- St. Francis sports begin their season, safety
ing sports are to be played in season two, niors Hope and Grace Jenkins have verbally is the top priority. Mr. McGreevy implores,
featuring both winter and spring sports. committed to play softball at the University “For the athletes, and really everyone, we
Typical winter sports, including soccer and of Connecticut. Senior and varsity soccer stress the importance of being patient and
basketball, along with tennis and golf, will player, Maya Milken, has committed to Cal flexible as we make our way through these
start at the end of February. Spring sports-- Lutheran University. Junior Kate Killer, seasons during a pandemic. Our number
such as softball, swimming, and track--will another soccer player, has committed to one priority will be student safety.”
start at the beginning of March. the University of California, Santa Barba-
ra. Senior Chloe Henning has committed to During this pandemic, Troubie
Even when sports do return, there play volleyball for San Francisco State and athletics has persevered through cancella-
will be modifications to how practices and senior Kiley Kane has committed to play tions, restrictions, and modifications. This
games are conducted. For athletes, modifi- beach volleyball at UC Davis. Gigi Koer- season will be even more unique and chal-
cations could include restrictions on con- witz has committed to the crew program at lenging than the last. Good luck to all of the
tact and pre-COVID screenings before San Diego State next year. Water polo star Troubie athletes this year! We cannot wait
events. Modifications for spectator conduct and senior Libby Slater has committed to to see what you accomplish.
is most likely going to be more severe, with play at Santa Clara University. And finally,
the possibility of spectators not being al-
lowed to games. “We will also likely not be
able to use any parent volunteers, so there
is a good chance that we will not have the
snack bar open or in-person ticket sales
for our ticketed sports…” says Mark Mc-
Greevy, St. Francis Athletic Director. “We
will need to be creative in finding ways to
perform many other duties that those vol-
unteers performed across all of our sports
programs,” he continues.
One way St. Francis will perform
these duties is with the Sports Media Club.
With the probability that spectators will
not be allowed to games, the Sports Media
Club has become an important asset. The PHOTO COURTESY OF SFHS Athletics
club is working to provide Troubie ath- DEPARTMENT
November 20, 2020 School News 7
SF Day
day off by participating in the costume students to provide encouragement in these
BY MAY CONLIN ’24
contest: donning their best animal onesies challenging times. Troubies were even giv-
and zookeeper uniforms. Then, a beautiful en coloring books to relieve some stress!
As a freshman at St. Francis, I prayer service led by the CSLs allowed The drive was rounded out with a pet bless-
have never experienced an event quite like everyone to center themselves in the pres- ing for all our four-legged companions, an
this year’s St. Francis Day! For many fresh- ence of God before the celebration began. opportunity to support our sister school in
men, it is sort of a legend, something you Several students had the opportunity to be Ghana, information about the upcoming
hear about from alumni and look forward to featured in an inspirational video highlight- Thankful Thursday fundraising event, and
having the opportunity to celebrate. I will ing all the great service work Troubies have even more sweet treats! Dedicated CSLs,
admit that there was a sense of nervousness been up to in their communities. Next, it SBOs, faculty, and staff were out in full
going into this year because of the situation was time to decorate cars. Students certain- force, bringing tons of excitement and en-
we have been in. Several doubts began to ly went all out for this aspect of the day. ergy to the very welcoming environment.
arise. Will it be as fun as people have said Flamingos topped rooftops and SUVs were Troubies were even directed to a radio sta-
it is? Can we have an awesome St. Francis transformed into zoo cages. A line of spirit- tion playing all the necessary throwbacks
Day during a global pandemic? Without ed vehicles drove into the St. Francis park- to top off a successful day. The energy of
skipping a beat, a plan for a reimagined St. ing lot and embarked on a maze of activity! the entire event was amazing! It showed
Francis Day was put out and excitement Troubies were welcomed with the gift of just what St. Francis is capable of despite
took hold in the hearts of every student. a sticker and a raffle ticket for a chance at being in a global pandemic, with over 400
The tradition would continue, just as it has winning prizes. Then, they made their way students making their way through the cel-
every year since Mr. Norman’s debut in to receive some traditional St. Francis Day ebration. As a freshman St. Francis Day
1977. And despite our unconventional start snacks like kettle corn and cotton candy attendee, I can say with absolute certainty
of the school year, this year’s St. Francis while being photographed. Handmade ro- that this day deserves all the excitement it
Day certainly did not disappoint! sary bracelets were next, complete with gets!
Students started their refreshing positive notes of affirmation written by
Student-led Movement Challenges Social Norms**
BY JULIA ZARA ’21 room. They say it’s time for a change: “The of crusty and groggy during class, but you
flashing mode on my TikTok lights is the have no idea how liberating it is to just
The United States simply refused only movement I see all day,” claims one wake up and start your day. I don’t have
to listen to twenty-three-year-old moti- student, “and I’m tired of it. I decided that I to worry about people judging me for my
vational speaker Kylie Jenner when she couldn’t just sit here and do nothing. I have looks. Just throw on Zoom’s face-smooth-
deemed 2016, “the year of realizing stuff,” to make a difference, you know?” ing filter, and no one will even notice the
and now it’s reaping the consequences. In a brave effort to combat the residue from last night’s toothpaste that’s
From the coronavirus pandemic, to the daunting social expectation of tending to stuck to your chin.”
Western climate crisis, to voter suppres- one’s physical appearance, this student has When pushed for further com-
sion, to systemic racism, the United States sparked an overwhelming wave of activ- ment, said-student simply shrugged her
had several social and political agenda ism in schools nationwide. Cleverly deem- shoulders, yawning, “Um, I don’t know.
items that it refused to “realize” in the past, ing it, “Whateverism,” or “Whatevs” for It’s ‘whatevs,’ you know?” Clearly, the
as Jenner had suggested. When experts in short, the student explains that teenagers United States of America has a lot to learn
Washington were confronted about this is- feel “like, totally, way too pressured” by from these inspiring students. Our country
sue, they replied, “We thought it would be society to make themselves look present- should be proud to have its fate in their un-
better to realize these things in a more ap- able. Followers, who have begun calling manicured, un-moisturized hands.
propriate year. 2016, 2017, 2018--they just themselves “lazy potatoes,” claim to find
didn’t make the cut. But 2020 on the other a personal connection to the movement’s (**NOTE: This satirical article is 100%
hand, now that’s a realization-worthy year. three guiding principles: One, wake up fictitious and is purely for entertainment.
It’s got a fun pattern to its numbers and ev- 3 minutes before class starts--1 minute if Now more than ever, students across the
erything!” Now, as the country struggles you’re advanced. Two, if you’re not wear- U.S. have joined the fight to battle issues
to confront its deeply rooted faults, Gen Z ing sweatpants and an oversized hoodie that have plagued our country for far too
student activists decided to join the fight, and/or t-shirt, then you’re doing something long. From advocating for the Black Lives
creating a movement of their own. wrong. Three, turn off your Zoom camera Matter Movement, to educating ourselves
For seven long months, students as often as possible for maximum comfort. and our families on the importance of vot-
have been imprisoned in a box of four lone- According to the lazy potatoes, ing, to calling attention to global climate
ly walls, never permitted to leave and inter- the benefits of “Whateverism” greatly out- change, Gen Z is making massive strides
act with the rest of their family in the living weigh the consequences. “Sure, I feel kind to better our nation and the world***)
8 Entertainment November 20, 2020
Halloween in Quarantine
BY ALYANNA ASUNCION ’21 vision screen to watch, or host your own ries, sweets and everything in between. Try
Teleparty with your friends so you can all making a seven-layer spiderweb chip dip
With the COVID-19 pandemic view the same screen, chat, and stay in the or mummy pizza bites. If you have a sweet
changing everyone’s plans, many are ask- comforts of your own homes. tooth, white chocolate covered strawberry
ing the question: “What are fun and safe If you’re feeling extra crafty, you ghosts and Frankenstein pretzels are for
activities we can do during this time?” could take on one of the following projects. you. Even a caramel apple in all its sim-
With Halloween just around the corner and The first, being decorating your very own plicity could be designed with a little melt-
millions of people being confined to their Halloween themed face mask, which is ed chocolate and candy molds to resemble
homes, this year’s Halloween celebration creative and will help keep you and others mummies and monsters. Your batty bites
will look immensely different. The cancel- safe and healthy. With thousands of do-it- are sure to win everyone’s favor.
lation of numerous Halloween parties and yourself face mask tutorials on the internet, Staying inside doesn’t mean you
smaller number of trick-or-treaters could what better way to celebrate Halloween can’t dress up. Put together a thrilling
be a few changes on the horizon. Howev- than to sew a mask using fall fabrics. If you costume, schedule a Zoom meeting with
er, as modified Easter celebrations in April don’t know how to sew, don’t worry! You your friends and family, plan a few games
proved, there are still exciting yet cautious could decorate a mask you have at home to play, and you have your very own Hal-
ways to celebrate our beloved holidays. with felt, markers and a little hot glue. Plus, loween party! If you’re stumped on what
One activity that could help wel- it could go perfectly with the Halloween games you can play, try scavenger hunts,
come the Halloween season is having a costume you have picked out for this year! charades or bingo with a terrifying twist.
movie marathon of Halloween classics. One craft that hasn’t ghosted away is pump- Don’t forget to give a peculiar prize to the
From Disney’s “The Nightmare Before kin carving. You could stock up on a few person with the best costume!
Christmas” to Columbia Pictures’ “Ghost- pumpkins from your local grocery store or After you’ve done all your tricks
busters,” there is a plethora of entertain- pick the best ones from a nearby pumpkin and eaten all your treats, take a drive
ment options available to watch on Oc- patch and carve away with your favorite around town and check out all the frighten-
tober 31st that could be found on Netflix, designs. If you have a few pumpkins left ing Halloween decorations. You could even
Hulu and Disney+. Don’t forget TV shows! to spare, you could make a homemade and decorate your own haunted house for other
Watching the Halloween specials from all fresh pumpkin pie or roast the pumpkin ghouls and goblins to check out.
your favorite television series could lift seeds to snack on while you watch your fa- Even though it’s a Halloween in
your Halloween spirits and give you a good vorite frightening films. quarantine, there are still so many ways
snicker or scare. Having a Halloween mov- For those who love to cook, bake to make it fang-tastic. Guaranteed, your
ie marathon doesn’t have to be an activity or all of the above, putting a Halloween homemade Halloween treats will be ee-
done all by yourself either. You could gath- twist on your favorite meals and treats is rie-sistible, your movies spook-tacular and
er all your broom-mates around the tele- perfect for you. There’s recipes for savo- your costume wicked awesome!
Halloween Movie Poll
Thank you to everyone who took
our poll, and we hope you all had a great
Halloween! Here are the results from our
poll:
The Nightmare Before Christmas: 22.5%
Hocus Pocus: 19.8%
Coraline: 16.9%
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown:
12.9%
Ghostbusters: 9.7%
Beetlejuice: 5.9%
Twitches: 5.1%
The Addams Family: 3.8%
E.T.: 3.5%
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