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Table of Contents Mission and Letter from the Editors…………....….1 Look Out For activities, exhibitions, and more…….…….....……...2 Reviews the best of the best in NYC………………………….....8 Randomz psych word, fall recipes, etc.………………….…......17 Talent Board showcasing the works of students around Ramaz ………...20 _____________________________________

This Quarters’ Contributors

 

Writers Jill Adler ’15 food columnist

Noa Attias ‘18 Danielle Ben-David ‘17 Hadassah Brenner ‘17

AJ Druck ‘17 Meira Gilbert ‘16 Leanne Honig ‘18

Julia Levi ‘18 Raquel Michel ‘17

Erica Newman-Corre ‘15

Literary Consultant

Photographers Julia Levi ‘18

Raquel Michel ‘17 Gabrielle Amar-Ouimet ‘17

Emily Ellison ‘18 Leanne Honig ‘18 Abbey Lepor ‘16 Michael Low ‘17 Naomi Sitruk ‘15

 

Editorial Board Moselle Kleiner ‘17

Tamar Sidi ‘17 Editors-in-Chief

Ms. Rachel Rabhan Faculty Advisor

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Mission Statement Welcome to the first issue of RISE magazine!

Students of the Ramaz Upper School create all

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 them to express their individuality

and whatever they are passionate about. We are so excited to begin this journey together.

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Letter from the Editors Dear readers, Tamar and I are excited to present to you the theme of this quarter: DOORWAYS! Doorways represent new beginnings, opening up our creative selves to different artistic opportunities for the coming year. In this issue, you will find reviews and suggestions that reveal out-of-the-box happenings in New York City. From reviews of the new “Curious Incident of a Dog In the Nighttime” musical (7), to Thomas Struth’s photography exhibition at the Met (12), and Pickle Day on the Lower East Side (8), we have a jam-packed roster of fun fall activities for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to check out the doorway spread (20): a beautiful photo-essay with pictures of doorways taken by Ramaz students in their travels around the world. What’s even better is the juxtaposition between these pictures and the poems accompanying them. We hope you love them just as much as we do! Best, Tamar Sidi and Moselle Kleiner ’17

Navigation Hint: Use the white boxes on the

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Look Out For… Activit ies Applewood Orchards

Applewood Orchards is located in the heart of Hudson Valley. There you can enjoy apple picking, pumpkin picking, wagon rides and even puppet shows. They offer eleven varieties of the freshest, juiciest fruit to choose from: you can mix Macintosh, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Gala, Empire, Jona-gold, Rome Beauty, Red Delicious, Macoun, Fuji and Golden Delicious apples, all in one basket. I loved picking pumpkins with my siblings from their pumpkin

patch! The beautiful surroundings helped me relax and enjoy the richness of the area. Additionally, the staff is really kind and they genuinely want to make sure that you enjoy yourself. Applewood Orchards has so much to offer: the apples are delicious, and the atmosphere is truly remarkable; I strongly suggest that you and your family go and experience it for yourselves. You can also spend the rest of the day touring the wide range of local attractions such as Sugarloaf Arts & Crafts village, the Warwick Historical Society, and the Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets. Unfortunately, it’s already closed, but make sure to catch it this time next year! Applewood Orchards 82 4 Corners Rd. Warwick, NY 10990 www.applewoodorchards.com Raquel Michel ‘17

Emily El lison ‘18

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Escape the Room NYC  

Escape the Room is a great mind-stimulating game located in (various) places around Manhattan, which you can partake in any time of year. The idea behind the game involves escaping a locked room by solving riddles and finding clues. A few minutes before your game starts, a nice and personable employee comes out and gives you the run-down. You are then brought into the room where you will be locked with strangers for the next hour. Ten people work together in one game, and groups are combined to fill the numbers. There is no time for awkwardness, because after introductions you’ll need to use all the time given to get out, which isn’t even enough for most people. The company plants clever clues and makes you use all your brainpower to solve their riddles. There is also a monitor that occasionally gives helpful hints. If you don’t get out (like most people), someone comes in and tells you all the steps in order and each place you went wrong. All in all, this was a great activity that I would not hesitate to do again. Reservations for various game modes can be made on their website: escapetheroom.com. AJ Druck ‘17

Exhibitions Henri Mattisse: The Cutouts at MoMA This exhibit is a retrospective of Henri Matisse’s collages throughout his life. Working with glue, paper, and scissors, Matisse creates collages and figures with bright, appealing colors. The exhibit begins with his work on small canvases, continues with his stained glass work, and finishes with his largest pieces that he created in his later years as an artist. Going through the exhibit, I particularly enjoyed looking at Matisse’s stained glass work. It resembled his colorful canvas collages. He drew the shapes he wanted in his pieces, then cut different colored glass pieces to fit the shapes that he drew, and put them together to create an art piece. I also loved how next to many pieces; there were the original sketches that Matisse made before the cutting and gluing of the collage. By having these sketches, those at the exhibit could really see the hard work put into all the “light” collages. (Continued next page)  

“Working with glue, paper and scissors, Matisse creates collages and figures with bright,

appealing colors.”

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Another interesting piece is a mural (made in the same way as his other collages) that was filled an entire room on its own. This mural is called the “Swimming Pool” and depicts swimmers and fish and other creatures found in water. Except for this and all the bright colors and nature- based patterns that filled each gallery, I did not love the exhibit, especially towards the end at Matisse’s later work. These pieces are done on very large canvases and as the New York Times describes it, “Its wall-spattering volleys of algae shape in red, yellow, blue and green feel cheery but insubstantial, like a toss of confetti”. While his first pieces seemed to be done in greater detail and with better use of space on the canvas, his later pieces seem almost careless and seem to lack purpose. Julia Levi ‘18

Takashi Murakami: In the Land of the Dead, Stepping On the Tai l of a Rainbow Japanese pop-art artist Murakami explores in his delightfully colorful way the aftermath of the devastating Great Tohoku Earthquake of 2011 for the people of Tokyo. Check it out at Gagosian Gallery (555 West 24th Street) on November 10th through January 17th 2015. Moselle Kleiner ‘17

Egon Schiele: Portraits The Neue Galerie (just a few blocks from Ramaz) presents the works of Egon Schiele, an effusive 20th century artist Austrian artist whose suggestive, ribald works were considered pre-cursors to the Abstract-Expressionist movement to come. On through January 19th, 2015. Moselle Kleiner ‘17

Portrait of Wal ly

Un-tit led

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  Shaun Rabah @ ARTIFACT gallery

Shaun Rabah is an emerging abstract artist who lives in Washington D.C. Though he was raised in Amman, Jordan. He has been living in the U.S. since 1999. He draws from his multicultural background and eye for simplicity in beauty for his current series. His artwork was being exhibited at ARTIFACT gallery on 84 Orchard through October 8-26. One of my favorite pieces is Wise Awake, which belongs to his series WUSUL and is an acrylic on canvas. The colors and textures will send your eyes roaming in all different directions. Sadly, the show is now closed but I recommend you look out for Shaun’s future exhibits! Tamar Sidi ‘17

Theatre The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime As a relatively new release, this show is doing remarkably well and almost every person who has seen it recommends it to friends. Most people seem to agree that this is a beautiful adaptation of the book. The play depicts an autistic boy named Christopher, struggling to find the murderer of his next-door neighbor’s dog, with whom he’d had a special bond. Finding out that his dad killed the dog, he overcomes his fear of people and runs away to his mom living in London. Ultimately, this stunt ends up resulting in his parents getting back together. Another big part of this book is how Christopher loves numbers since they make sense to him. Through the play he’s studying for a very hard math test, which he passes when his parents get back together. This play gives people a wonderful understanding of what goes on in the mind of autistic children, making people feel more empathetic towards them. This show is playing at the Barrymore Theatre in NYC and reservations for seats can be made up until March 2015 on their website: curiousonbroadway.com. AJ Druck

Wise Awake

“Most people seem to agree that this is a beautiful

transformation of the book”

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Reviews… Activit ies Pickle Day on the LES October 19 marked the annual pickle day in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. From Orchard and Delancey all the way to Houston, the streets were packed with various vendors. Small boutiques and hidden stores came out to display clothing, trendy food-spots such as Melt Bakery, Sweet Buttons and Pop Karma set up amidst food trucks and last but not least, about a dozen of pickle stands each with their own long line of patient customers. Pickles on sticks, pickles in boxes, pickles wrapped up, pickles deep-fried…you name it, they had it. To share a few of the most popular- Guss’ Pickles, Rick’s Picks, Divine Brine and the Pickle Guys. There was music and free samples to accompany the pickled- themes games and prizes. As of November 17th, there are just some 330 days left until the next pickle day! Tamar Sidi ‘17

© www.pickleday.nyc

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Exhibitions Jeff Koons: A Retrospective @ Whitney Museum The Whitney Museum of American Art was home this past summer to an outstanding exhibit created by artist, Jeff Koons. Koons has the extraordinary ability to take real objects and recreate them to perfection, but adds an abstract effect. When you first look at the sculpture “Rabbit,” you see two completely different things. The first is an inflatable, plastic toy. The second is a silver and shiny sculpture. Both perspectives are accurate. The details on the rabbit are very intricate. The rabbit has crinkled lines on his ears and around all the curved edges, just as a plastic store bought toy would have. While it is an amazing piece of work, it also portrays a deeper meaning. The face on the “Rabbit” is blank. There is no emotion. It is simply a reflective mirror. Anything and everything that passes by it, is the face and is part of the design. Another piece that is so complex and yet, so simple, is called “Play Doh.” When first seeing the sculpture, one’s mind gets confused. The authenticity of it is so exact. But in fact, it took Koons 20 years to complete this piece. Each break in the dough, each shape, and each color is

perfectly put together. What is specifically unique to this particular piece is that it is both an abstract lump of metal, yet is also a perfect depiction of what a child would create out of play doh. “Easy Fun Mirrors” are not your ordinary clean-cut reflective surfaces. Each mirror is cut into the shape of a different cartoon character. The colors of the mirrors are shiny and glossy, and it’s the mirrors, themselves that make this exhibit special. The things you usually see when you look in the mirror are replaced by funny distortions of your image. There is something refreshing in looking at your-self through color and goofy shapes that bring a new dimension to the way you perceive

yourself. Leanne Honig ’18

“ Play-Doh” Koons

“Easy Fun Mirrors” Koons

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From the Margins: Lee Krasner and Norman Lewis (1945-1952) @ The Jewish The Jewish Museum’s new exhibition on now through February 1st is titled From the Margins: Lee Krasner and Norman Lewis, 1945-1952. The exhibition juxtaposes the works of two Abstract Expressionist painters of the 20th Century who were minorities in their field at the time– Krasner was a woman, and Lewis was an African-American man. Both children of immigrant families, from Russia and Bermuda, respectively, Krasner and Lewis developed their creative identities in 1930’s New York City during the age when Manhattan was the cultural beacon of arts in the United States. I enjoyed seeing the parallels between their works in context with the socio-economical and historical timeframe in which they both became artists. The quiet blur of Norman Lewis’ works makes for a beautiful contrast with the wildness and grubbiness of Lee Krasner’s pieces, which are full of patterns and designs. A lot of the softness in Lewis’ and in some of Krasner’s works evokes

the art of their contemporary Mark Rothko. Geometry plays a key role in both of their works, but especially in Krasner’s where color comes alive through the interlocking of shapes and the thick texture of paint. They often (Lewis predominantly) blended thin layers of paint to create almost ugly colors and forms, but this was part of the interest in

experimentation and innovation in their time. Lewis and Krasner were inspired by social realism and surrealism, and pulled in stuff from their artistic peers such as Mondrian and Kandinsky, fusing it with their individual painting techniques to make it their own. Lewis loved to paint using images and a sense of movement from jazz and other music genres. While some paintings feel inky and harsh, some seem to evaporate into thin air. Krasner’s also feel dark and almost holocaustal, with the paint being thrown all over the canvas in chaos. In reality, that seems to be the influence of Krasner’s famous husband, Jackson Pollock, who was reinventing the entire philosophy of painting technique for his time.    

Lee Krasner

Norman Lewis  

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Ulf Puder @ MARC STRAUS Gallery Puder is a German artist whose paintings “depict haunting environments filled with abandoned architecture and other symbols of human industrialization.” While at first glimpse all his work looked the same, with similar building constructions and similar color schemes, at a closer glance, each piece is really its own thing. Dr. Marc Straus himself provided interesting insight on the paintings. Dr. Straus shared that Puder has been taking new risks with different less muted colors, some even took the artist one week to get right and which he used only for one stroke.. Puder has been able to incorporate bright shades of pink, or blue, which you may think have nothing to do with the piece but actually help bring the whole painting together. Other artists question how he can pull off such gambles, it really is so unlike anything else; the sky in each piece is absolutely stunning and almost makes you want to fall into it. There are many vivid purples and oranges that contrast with blues and greys, but are all wonderfully executed. Dr. Straus explained how the artist split up with his wife after the relationship began to fall apart and since then, as time goes on, the paintings become “happier.” Art collectors Michael Shaul and Nirit Weiss I like’89, my aunt and uncle who I had the privilege of accompanying, have purchased “Die Einkleidung de Braut,” a piece that I love. The house looks like it is almost floating on the water and the reflections are exquisite. It is unlike other pieces in the showroom because fabric has been painted and added to the piece, almost as if it’s drying on a washing line. Once again the sky holds amazing colors and the overall painting is beautiful. Exhibition at 299 Grand Street from October 26 – December 12, 2014 Tamar Sidi ‘17

Die Einkleidung de Braut

There are definitely a lot of obvious precedents for the work of say, Yayoi Kusama, an Abstract-Expressionist of our day, but overall Lewis’ and Krasner’s artworks are both uniquely theirs, and have taught me it is worth it to examine even the underdogs or underrated figures in art history, for you can always learn something new. All images taken from the Jewish Museum website: www.jewishmuseum.org Moselle Kleiner ’17

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Thomas Struth’s Exhibit @ the Met

The new photography exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art features many photographs by Thomas Struth, a highly influential artist and one of the most important photographers in the last 50 years. Born in Germany in 1954, he is best known for his family portraits as well as his simple black and white photographs of streets in Dusseldorf, Germany, and New York. This exhibit showcases many of his photographs, from his iconic to the new and previously unseen.

The gallery opens up with one of Struth’s famous “Museum Photographs,” that is, photographs of people looking in museums. The now iconic “Pantheon Rome, 1990” is striking, and focuses on the people gazing up as if to the heavens, and we, the viewers, become self aware of our own action of looking. Next there are 12 black and white prints of “The Streets of New York, 1978.” I really enjoyed these because they were surprisingly empty for New York, which was unusual and interesting to see. The photos aren’t subjective and the perspective is simple, but together they show the true basics for what make up a city. The exhibit had larger photographs of other cities, which were very cool because even though they were of average scenes- an office building, a pathway, a small apartment- they all looked beautiful in the photographs.

Some of my other highlights were: “Figure 2, 2014,” a jarring and personal image of a man in an operating room, “Hot Rolling Mill, ThyssenKrupp Steel (Duisburg 2010),” an architectural 9-foot wide color image of a machine in a factory, “Paradise 13,” a lush and vegetative photograph of a forest in Yakushima, Japan, “Eleonor and Giles Robertson, Edinburgh, 1987,” a portrait of an elderly couple sitting across one another in their dining room, and “Times Square New York, 2000,” which was self explanatorily a photograph of Times Square. This one was especially interesting to see because along with “Tien An Men, Beijing,” these photographs provided historical snapshots. (Continued next page)  

 

“The photos aren’t subjective and the perspective is simple, but together they show the true basics for what make

up a city.”

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it was so interesting to see the pop culture present in Times Square almost 15 years ago, as well as the amazing photographs that emerged.

However, my two favorites were “The Restorers at San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples,” which shows museum restorers in a big room with huge paintings. I loved it because the paintings displayed in the photo are just as interesting as the people. Moreover, “Milan Cathedral (facade), Milan” which was a

beautiful and dreamlike photograph of everyday people and tourists in front an old and intricate cathedral, juxtaposing the ephemeral figures

to the timelessness of the church. Overall, this was a great exhibit and I urge you to check it out, whether or not you think you’re interested in Thomas Struth or photography in general. Exhibits like these can open up doorways to a new favorite photographer or just a new experience. And while you’re at the Met, check out “Grand Design: Pieter Coecke van Aelst and Renaissance Tapestry,” (through January) a collection of huge and monumental Renaissance tapestries that will blow you away at both their size and intricacy. Thomas Struth Photographs is open at the Met until February 16th. To see and learn more about Thomas Struth and his photographs, visit http://www.thomasstruth32.com Meira Gilbert ‘16

Collage of Thomas Struth photographs (Moselle Kleiner ’17)

“… Juxtaposing the ephemeral f igures to the t imelessness

of the church. ”

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Shai Kremer @ the Julie Saul Gallery Shai Kremer is a contemporary Israeli photographer whose work focuses on highlighting the beauty of landscapes in their unique forms. His latest showing at the Julie Saul Gallery examines the massive construction site of the new World Trade Center in its post-911 glory. What makes his work unique is not the subject matter, but his technique of juxtaposing through photo-shop 60 to 80 different shots onto one canvas to create a surreal image of buzzing workers, massive metal columns, ladders, and glass walls. His photographs swirl wondrously, but they do it in a way that's subdued and approachable, so say out of one giant picture you can pull out small images that you connect with. I personally enjoyed looking at the photos and their quiet complexity. Tal Ullman ’17 remarked, “It was so interesting to see his work and it introduced me to a new way of looking at photography that I never knew of before.” I would definitely recommend checking this out online since it’s closing soon, and Shai is an artist to watch! Find out more at www.saulgallery.com. Moselle Kleiner ‘17  

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Robert Gober: The Heart is not a Metaphor @ MoMA Robert Gober is an American Sculptor who crafts objects from every day life, but in a manner that creates troublesome and curious feelings among the viewers. Over one summer, Gober worked in the Sewer Department in his hometown where he dealt with sinks and plumbing. This is what led him to craft big janitor sinks, which are life size and appear real. However, these sinks lack plumbing and faucets that would allow them to function. Instead,

two holes are in place of the faucet which when stuck to a wall in the museum, look like two eyes watching you and somewhat perturb those viewing the exhibit. In one room, there is a large brief case attached to the floor that when I looked inside, I saw

that the bottom of the case is actually a drain that resembles one on a sidewalk: a square with four metal bars. This drain leads down to a basement where there is a pool of water. I enjoyed this piece very much because it made me curious to see more of the basement and not just the little square that the drain revealed. Similarly, there was a door that had been slightly cracked open to show a bathroom with a bathtub with a person’s legs made of wax and hair, never ending running water, and newspapers beside the tub. One person at a time is allowed to look through the small opening to see the bathroom I was not capturing the full image of the bathroom. (Continued next page)  

“Instead, two holes are in place of the faucet which when stuck to a wall in the museum, look like two eyes watching you and somewhat perturb those

viewing the exhibit. ”  

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I was only able to see half of bathtub so I was only able to see half of the “person” and only able to hear not see water running. However, this is the point of this art piece and of the doorways and drain systems that he uses in his art. Interestingly, Robert Gober was not only an artist, but also a curator of art. There was a room in this exhibit which displayed some of the art that he curated but is not his own. A piece that stood out and greatly disturbed me was a table on which a video of a hunter cutting through the head of a dead dear with a saw was playing over and over without end with sound. I much prefer Gober’s own art to the art that he curates. His own art requires deeper thought and attentiveness; the “scariness” is hidden. However, the curated art is openly grotesque and does not force you to think about it. Overall, I really loved the exhibit. It was exciting to see all the thrilling displays and to go from one room to the next and see the story he was telling through his art. Coming out of the museum, it started to make me think differently about regular objects that I see and use on a daily basis and would not have once associated with art. Julia Levi ‘18

Jonathan Viner @ Sloan Fine Art In “Cold Snap,” Brooklyn- based artist Jonathan Viner infuses his signature retro style into this series of wintery paintings. This is a relatively small exhibition, with only six pieces to show. I loved how the gallery made them work downstairs with the high ceilings, giving the viewers an isolated section of space to dissect each painting. Viner’s color palette for this show consisted mainly of frosty blues that made every pop of color all the more exciting. A sneak of pink socks, detailing on an orange sweater, a tangerine clip hidden in light blonde hair seem to add even more to the mysterious aesthetic vibe. Even though there are obviously no answers available to you, Viner’s paintings force you to examine and question the meaning behind each work. (Continued next page)  

“A sneak of pink socks, detail ing on an orange sweater, a tangerine clip hidden in l ight blonde hair seem to add even more to the mysterious

aesthetic vibe. ”  

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Cult Classic Northern Sport Back at the Chateau

Each of the paintings begins a story, which you are left to finish. As I mentioned previously, I had the privilege to accompany two extensive downtown art collectors, Michael and Nirit Shaoul on their journey to the gallery. They have just purchased "Back at the Chateau," a work from this collection, and are very happy with the recent acquisition. Alix Sloan, owner of Sloan Fine Art Gallery shared a few comments regarding the works: Regarding “Cult Classic,” at 72 x 60 inches it is Viner's largest painting to date. I love the scale. The figure has a softness about her with the garland, fluffy rug and satiny clothing, but she looms above the room. It's so monumental, almost intimidating. I'm not sure if it was intentional but I imagine that the house in "Northern Sport," "Back and the Chateau" and "Cult Classic" are all the same location. I loved seeing Viner’s use of architecture from different perspectives and inventing my own narrative tying all these aspects together. Regarding Jonathan, I'm a huge fan of his work and, actually, of Jonathan as a person too. He's smart, talented, responsible, truly committed - an absolute pleasure. I think this new series of paintings is his best work ever. It's always really fun to watch an artist develop over time. I just can't imagine how he can top this. Through October 25 through November 2, 2014, and located at 109 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002. Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6pm. Tamar Sidi ‘17

 

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Reviews… Theatre

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Originally a book, written by Charles Dickens, The Mystery of Edwin Drood was first turned into a Broadway show in 1985 by Rupert Holmes. Unfortunately, Charles Dickens died before he could finish his book and tell his reader who did kill Edwin Drood. The producer turned this challenge into an advantage. The presentation throughout the play stays true to the original book until the point where Charles Dickens died. At that point the play is interrupted and the audience votes on who they think committed this crime based on the earlier evidence. Afterwards, depending on who the audience chose as the murderer, a different song is played to close off the play. This makes the audience more engaged in the play because they have a say in how the play will end. This is not showing in New York City anymore but it is a show worth seeing if it is playing anywhere near you. AJ Druck ‘17

Reviews… Film

Roar: 1981

Roar is a film released in 1981, starring Tippi Hedren, her husband, Noel Marshall and their daughter, Melanie Griffith. Noel’s two other sons also became involved, and it turned into a family project. This family was able to work so well with the big cats because, through the early 1970s, unwanted lions and tigers were allowed into their Beverley Hills home. The plot is simple: Hank (Marshall) lives in Africa with his four tiger cubs, two elephants and 110 tigers, lions, leopards and cheetahs. His family arrives to visit him one day, but Hank is not yet home. The family needs to find a way to cope alone while being chased from room to room, up staircases and into the river by these wild animals. As a viewer, I was not impressed with the script or acting; however, all the animals were phenomenal and it was impressive to see how they performed. This motion picture took many risks using real animals, not faking any scenes and not using any stunt people to double the cast with. The attacks were eye captivating and plain entertaining. (Continued next page)

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The shoot had many disasters, such as a brush fire, which damaged the compound, and a flood that washed away cages, hundreds of trees, and lots of their set. Animals escaped and were shot down by nervous police. Camera crews walked out when members of the cast were injured on set. Tippi broke a leg, Noel and Melanie received nasty bites, and the cameraman, Jan De Bont’s scalp had to be stitched back on. Because of the many delays, the film was completed 11 years later. At this point, the U.S didn’t want any more “animal attack” movies. Roar was only released in a few countries. If you like lions, watch the movie on Youtube! Tamar Sidi ‘17

Boyhood Boyhood is a film written and directed by Richard Linklater and which was shot over the course of twelve years. The story follows a boy named Mason Evans (Ellar Coltrane) and his family as they age. The movie chronicles Mason’s maturation from first grade to college. You witness change in his mannerism, his features, you hear his voice adapt along with the content he speaks about and

most of all you are able to appreciate his emotional growth. Some may argue that the film lacks structure and storyline and that 165 minutes is simply too long for a movie. I believe this film to be unique in the sense that it isn’t trying to give you a story, but trying to give you a connection, to make you feel moved. It’s like a time-lapse but the real deal. I enjoyed watching the

world change along with the lives of Mason’s friends and family because it gave me a whole new perspective on the people I interact with in my life. At the same time though, when you experience someone else’s childhood go by, it is no longer about you; you are transported to their life. The soundtrack also had an immense affect on the message of the film. Artists include: Coldplay, Family of the Year, Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan and the Black Keys, whose music unifies the film. Boyhood is currently playing in just a few cinemas as it was released July 11, 2014. Look out for it on DVD! Tamar Sidi ‘17

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Randomz… Psych Word of the Issue Normative Influence- Group effects that arise from individuals’ desire to be liked, accepted, and approved of by others. (© American Psychological Association 2014)

Fall Recipes Recipe for Maple Leaf sugar cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg

1½ tsp. vanilla extract 1½ tbsp. maple syrup

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. 3. Beat the butter and sugar with a mixer until it is light and fluffy. 4. Combine egg, vanilla, and maple syrup in a cup, then slowly mix it into the butter and sugar mixture. 5. Slowly add in the flour mixture to the rest of the ingredients until combined. (If you want to color your cookies, add food coloring now.) 6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll it out and cut into shapes. 7. Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a golden brown.

Jill Adler ’16, food columnist  

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Tamar Sidi ‘17, East Village

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Michael Low ’17, Morocco

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The Doorstep he sat. he sat on the doorstep, alone. waiting for an escape, an escape from here, an escape from what was. with the hope that one day, the wind will blow and take him far from here, a place he doesn't belong. his blistering past carved deep through his thoughts, leading to sharp black pain. remembering days better forgotten. misunderstanding

conflict. oppression. anguish. Past. The doorstep was past. The thoughts were past. The past has past. He sat On the doorstep Waiting for nothing but An escape. He found an escape. The wind blew his thoughts away, His memories, Far, Not him, He stayed. He rose from the doorstep, and carried on.

Gabrielle Amar-Ouimet ’17, France

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Tamar Sidi ‘17, East Village

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Molly Blaustein ‘17, Jerusalem

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Abbey Lepor ’16, Italy

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Tamar Sidi ‘17, East Village

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Abbey Lepor ’16, Italy

 

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Gabrielle Amar-Ouimet ’17, France

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Moselle Kleiner ’17, Lower East Side

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Gabrielle Amar-Ouimet ’17, France Doorway It stands erect. In the center of the graveyard. Some claim it's the doorway to heaven. Others say, rather the entrance to Hell. Temptation overpowers my senses. I must know the truth. My trembling fingers grasp and turn the knob.  

I suck in a breath. Slowly the doorway creaks open. There is nothing there. It is just a door. Hadassah Brenner ‘17  

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Storm’s End

I close my eyes, and welcome the grassy meadow’s cool, wet embrace, and inhale its

earthen aroma. A smile dances upon my lips as I bask in the rays of my old crony , the sun.

Several weeks have elapsed since I last caught a glimpse of his face peeking through the

ominous storm clouds and unflagging rain. Once again, he overbearingly dominates the

sky and I am relieved the calamitous storm has subsided.

All of our crops are devastated, but this frail, little meadow remains, flowers, buds,

vegetation, and all.

I gasp. A belated rainbow emerges, bending across the sky in a flash of brilliant colors. It is

so unlike the conventional gray and black hues we have come to expect of the world. The

end of breathtaking rainbow lies directly in the center of my blossoming meadow.

Abruptly, I realize the legends imparted to me of the protective rainbow must be genuine.

Hope blossoms within me. I laugh frivolously, now without a care in the world.

Hadassah Brenner ‘17

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Emily Ellison ’18 Abbey Lepor ‘16

Emily Ellison ’18 Tamar Sidi ‘17

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