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Haitian delegates visit the Prep Page 7

Follow the Raider: A look into his dayPage 6

Sports: Prep Athletics adds sailing teamPage 10

InsideOpinion......................2News.........................4News Features.....7, 10Features....................8

Sports...................12Entertainment.......14Lifestyle................15Calendar................16

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2 Opinion

High School in Israel: A “Muss” Go I was tired. It had been a long day. I had my pen and notebook on my lap and I was furiously scribbling to get down all the information my teacher was telling my class. Suddenly, my teacher paused, realizing that my classmates and I were feeling slightly lost. He turned around, grabbed his guitar, and began strumming a gentle melody. My classroom was not exactly a “typical” high school classroom: I was overlooking the very same valley my ancestors fought in 3000 years ago. It finally sunk in: I was in Israel. Alexander Muss High School in Israel was founded 40 years ago. Its curriculum is unlike any other programs for teen travel in Israel, because students attend classes taught by inspirational teachers to learn the history and the culture of the country. In the days following the lectures, students travel to each destination to experience it. Along with 78 other high school juniors from Miami, I traveled to Israel this summer for six weeks to learn about my Jewish heritage, my country, and myself. It surely was a sacrifice leaving friends and family behind and putting life on hold, but at the moment I stepped off that 12-hour plane ride, I was sure I had made the right decision to come to Israel. A typical day consisted of several hours of class, a break for lunchtime, and then free time to roam the streets of Hod HaSharon in the afternoons. Attending students were able to get a true feel for Israeli culture and society. We had trip days, or “tiyulim,” where the entire student body would load onto buses and travel to the very sites studied about the previous day. It was a true historical experience; after learning about an event in Jewish and Israeli history, seeing each place up close was incredible. It gave me a sense of belonging. Israel is the only Jewish state in the world. As my teacher Akiva would tell us, “When you live in Israel, you have one home. Anywhere else, you have two.” In other words, Israel will always be a home and a haven for me, no matter where life takes me. The enlightening part of that statement is, that it is absolutely true.

Seeing the country in such a spiritual way made me feel closer to my Jewish heritage, inspiring me to take a step back from my everyday life and consider how lucky I truly am to be a part of it. Each experience was better than the next. We hiked mountains all over the country: at midday in the brutal heat, at 4:00 in the morning to catch the sunrise, and over a waterfall to swim in natural springs. We sang songs to the soothing melody of Akiva’s guitar, enabling me to hum a song and remember exactly

where I was sitting at the moment I was first introduced to it. I was fully immersed in Israeli culture and reconnected to the land that my ancestors came from. One of the most powerful experiences throughout my journey was learning about the Holocaust. For two days, my teacher held a deeply moving, yet insanely eye-opening discussion to educate us about the war. The next day, we visited the Holocaust Museum and heard a survivor tell her story. Even though it was less adventurous compared to many of the other experiences, such as hiking up mountains, riding camels, or staying in a tent in the desert overnight, listening to such a strong,

yet frail woman explain the torture she endured and yet still stand alive was an incredibly powerful moment. That woman may have known my relatives, and she was the one who survived. It made me realize how truly lucky I am to be healthy and happy today. On a daily basis, I reflect on all the unbelievable friendships I made this summer. By the end of my journey in Israel, I truly came to consider the people in my dorm as my family. Every enlightening moment was spent together, creating a bond that cannot be understood by anyone else. In just six short weeks, my life changed. I embraced every second to the greatest of my ability, and my hope was restored that when immersing myself in something I love, I will inevitably come face to face with happiness. My time in Israel was an opportunity of a lifetime for me. My only words of advice are to take advantage of everything life has to offer; unexpected experiences lie in every crevice of life’s path.

Juniors Cobi Fisher and Max Bochner pose with Israeli soldiers, on duty to ensure protection at the Western Wall, a religious site. Photo provided by Max Bochner.

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3Opinion

This year in AP Psychology, just like every other year, Mr. Thomas Timko assigns the same thing for homework every night: get at least eight hours of sleep before coming to class the next day. Many students take this assignment as a joke, tossing his demand aside and thanking him for not issuing “real” homework. No homework in Timko’s class allows for more time to complete Chemistry, English, or Economics homework, which basically means that the less work you have, the less time it takes up so you have more time to watch the latest episode of How I Met Your Mother. If you aren’t staying up late to catch a television show, you’re on Facebook, listening to the new album you just downloaded off of iTunes, or talking on the phone with your friends. But in reality, Timko’s “homework” is a lot more important than many students think. “If you don’t sleep eight hours a night, you lose a whole day of your life.” Those dramatic words only add to the fact that lack of sleep can affect every single aspect of your life, including how long you live. So if sleep is so important, why don’t high school students get enough of it? When I wake up at 7 am, regardless of the time I went to sleep the night before, I don’t feel reenergized or well-rested, two things that sleep is supposed to offer me. Although I do think that a major cause of sleep deprivation is due to adolescent distractions, it is also because teachers assign such large amounts of homework per night. As I progress through high school, demands on my time spent doing homework increase, leaving me with less time for sleep. With the current pressure of high-stakes testing, teachers are trying to do more with less, which can result in an overload of work outside of school. Though homework is supposed to

assist students in further learning the material, too much of it is sometimes overwhelming and too time consuming. According to an article published by the Health Behavior News Service, only about 8 percent of high school students get enough sleep on an average school night. The other 92 percent of students have to last through the school day suffering from borderline-to-serious sleep deprivation that could lead to headaches, depression, and poor performance in school, amongst other things. At the end of the day, lack of sleep from staying up

late doing homework negatively affects my school performance. With the hundreds of assignments I face during a normal school week, I end up staying up until midnight or later, more often than not. With school starting at 8 a.m., my going to bed at those times and waking up early defeats the whole purpose of Timko’s eight or more hours of sleep per night. Even if I were to go to bed at a decent time, my homework wouldn’t be fi nished, which affects my grades in school. It’s never a win-win situation.

Too much work, too little sleep By Alexa CootsNews Editor

Shared parking spaces poses problems Many students look forward to being an upperclassman for the benefi ts that come with it: being the older kids on campus, eating in the student union, and most importantly, driving to school. As junior year approaches, students await the time when their parents will no longer have to drop them off at school and when they can go home at their own convenience. While parking on campus at fi rst appears like a fl awless privilege, numerous students who begin driving to school ultimately realize that parking with a partner can sometimes become more of a hassle than an advantage. The limited number of spaces that the Prep campus offers for student access requires that each driver fi nd a partner to share a space with. This rule creates one of two situations: either a student can only drive half of the time and must continue to be picked up by a parent

the remaining days or a student must now search for someone who lives in their neighborhood, has the same schedule as them, and who does not already have a partner. Sharing spaces makes it increasingly diffi cult for students to arrange their schedules to match that of their parking partners. Many juniors and seniors are faced with the dilemma of relying upon their parking partner to get them to school on time and to get home. This leads students fearing “what if my partner sleeps through their alarm and forgets to pick me up?” or “what if I am constantly late to school because of my parking partner and receive detentions for my tardiness?” If students choose to split driving days or weeks, this may lead to anxiety about the possibility that poor communication results in both partners driving on the same day with only one available space. Reliance

upon another individual to get to and from school and organizing transportation according to another person’s schedule only adds another unnecessary stress to a student’s life. Students who share spaces are often responsible for constantly staying in contact with their parking partner. Rather than allowing students to form a routine, the inability of upperclassman to have their own parking space causes them to have to manage their schedules and arrange for transportation differently each day. Although parking is still a privilege for all upperclassman, it appears as if the parking situation should be more effi cient. This problem might be solved by simply only allowing seniors to drive, granting each of them their own parking space.

Photo by Ruby Willie.

4 News

Most people know Kai Ito as a friendly, spirited student who takes a lot of pride in his school. Last year he was elected student council president and is currently serving his term. As a senior and cross country and track and field athlete, Kai is determined to amplify school spirit. The Raider Voice recently sat down with him to ask a few questions about his goals for the year.

Kai Ito on the spot

Many upperclassman joined the new Link Crew program this year in hopes of creating unity between all students on campus. Throughout the year, Link Crew members help new students and freshmen adapt to high school through a variety of fun events. Link Crew is sponsored by activities director Ms. Danielle Bowen and guidance counselor Mrs. Amy Shapiro. Juniors and seniors in Link Crew are called “Link Leaders,” and are assigned to groups of six to eight new students. With 76 leaders, Link Crew is already making a difference in promoting a sense of community within the school. During student orientation, Link Crew groups coordinated ice breaker activities to help new students feel comfortable. Events are scheduled throughout the school year, including tailgate barbecues during the football games and four-hour cram sessions before midterms and finals. Leaders are encouraged to communicate with their younger peers on a regular basis to see how they are adjusting. Leaders form bonds with the new students by providing advice and creating a more comfortable environment for them around school. “I think Link has helped the school because the freshmen and new students seem to be much more comfortable this year than they have in the past,” said junior Nick Ghosn. Link Crew’s overall goals are to make an easier transition for new students, to give students the tools needed to be leaders, to create a sense of community, and to make students proud of who they are. “It is my hope that Link Crew will bring the

four grades together in a way that has never been done before,” said Bowen. To become a Link leader, students are encouraged to start applying in February to fill the 80 spots available for next year. Leaders are chosen through a committee process where students are assessed based on their current roles within the school community. Link Crew is making a difference in helping new students feel welcomed and adjust to high school changes and challenges.

Link Crew helps new students adapt to high school

Nick Ghosn has a quick conversation with his link student during one of the first few days of school. Photo by Rachel Legon.

By Isaac saBaStaff Writer

By Rachel legonEntertainment/Lifestyles Editor

Student Council President Kai Ito addresses the student body during Friday atrium announcements. Photo by Jessica Rolnick.

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Why did you want to become student council president?I have been involved in student council since elementary school, and it has become my passion to take leadership in my school and being president embodies that.

What improvements do you want to make to our school?First of all, we’ve lacked in school spirit and I feel that it is my mission to unify the school and bring more energy here.

How do you plan on accomplishing that?

I think we should make pep rallies mandatory for everybody including seniors because that way, everyone brings energy with them.

What is your favorite part about being student council president?

My favorite part is doing the joke of the week during Friday announcements.

New school year welcomes new art history class The Visual Arts department introduced the new Art and Visual Culture class this year for students interested in art history. The course will explore the history and other contributions of artistic traditions to current visual culture. Students will make connections between every media aspect of life they see today: Internet, television, movies, and advertising to what has happened throughout the subjects of art history, art philosophy and art criticism. This class stands apart from other classes offered by the department because no actual art pieces are created. Instead, students will engage in

philosophical discussions, research topics, and write reflections and essays. Visual Arts Department Chairperson Ms. Stacy Goldman teaches the class and commented on what skills are developed in the curriculum. “It is a good class for students who want to get better at writing. Also research skills, critical thinking and creative problem solving get better,” said Holtzman. To apply for the class next year, students need a recommendation from an English teacher, history teacher or a guidance counselor since it is an honors-level, year-long course.

By camIlle kelleheRPhotographer/Staff Writer

5News Mr. Matias Asorey joined the administration this school year as the new Dean of Students and varsity soccer coach, succeeding Mr. Luis Gonzalez who previously held both positions. While it seems like the transition from teacher to Dean of Students might be diffi cult, Asorey faces his new role with eagerness and anticipation, making the adjustment easier by greeting the Preparatory campus with a friendly smile. "At fi rst I was a little intimidated by the new Dean, but once I met him, I quickly learned that he is a really nice guy and is extremely focused on improving our school," said junior Diana Emden. Asorey aims to implement the same school rules and morals that Gonzalez left behind, including new ones that have just been put into effect. "All of the rules I am enforcing this year are in the student handbook. It is my job to ensure that they are followed," said Asorey. Along with many other changes implemented this year, Asorey aims to further familiarize himself with the student body and faculty. "I want to be as visible as possible around the school, not spending a lot of time in my offi ce. It would be nice to personally get to know the students and I am trying to do so by walking around campus and starting conversations with different students. My number one priority for this year is to familiarize myself with the student body and the culture of Gulliver," said Asorey. Much like Mr. Gonzalez, Asorey also holds the positions of both boys’ varsity soccer coach for the Preparatory campus. Balancing two jobs at once can be diffi cult, but Asorey is excited for the challenge. "It is not the fi rst time it has been done, so if I take both jobs seriously they can be equally balanced. I worked at the Prep from '05 to '07 and I am happy to return working here in a different position. I am looking forward to this school year," said Asorey. While Asorey handles two very different, job titles, his outlook on student behavior is very straightforward. "The students should know what is expected of them; they should follow the rules. I want everybody to get along and to deal with problems day to day and try to be as consistent as possible. Student success depends on each individual student. Gulliver is here to provide an education and prepare students for what is to come in their futures," said Asorey. Teachers and students alike look forward to getting to know their new dean on a more personal level. The school year is just beginning and not many students are acquainted with him yet. "I like the idea of how Mr. Asorey wants to get to know the students better. He looks like a cool guy and I am interested in seeing how he changes our school for the better," said sophomore Cole Potamkin. With a combination of his past experiences and future plans for the school, Asorey hopes to make the 2012-2013 school year a memorable one.

This year, new policies were introduced to strengthen and reinforce expectations of student behavior and conduct specifi cally regarding absences. "The staff is going to pitch in to keep our students focused," said Dean of Students Mr. Asorey. New strict polices include only allowing fi ve unexcused absences per quarter versus the previous rule that allowed for ten unexcused absences at any time throughout one semester. In addition, although girls’ uniform shorts have been shortened, they must still be longer than their fi ngertips. These new rules have received some

complaints from the student body. “For people with longs legs and arms like me, it is unfair to be punished for having shorts that are shorter than my arms and have not even been hemmed,” said senior Nikita Kulkarni. However, other students believe that the new strict rules will keep students on-task and more obedient. "I think the fi ve absences per quarter is a good policy because it keeps students responsible," said sophomore Shanna Leventhal. The stricter administration hopes to better implement these rules by giving out any detentions necessary to prove that these new rules are not to be

taken lightly. As of this year, signing out early from the attendance offi ce without a legitimate excuse or proper documentation is prohibited. The administration hopes that this policy will prevent students from signing out for an unexcusedreason or skipping class. "This policy is one of the rules that I believe we needed for a long time," Asorey said. If students choose to stay home for the day due to illness, they must bring in a doctor’s note to prove that their absence was excused. Asorey hopes that this will limit student absences so that students are not missing school excessively.

Revisions to absentee policies receive feedback

New Dean of Students Matias Asorey enforces school policyBy Alexa CootsNews Editor

By Ruby WillieStaff Writer

Dean of Students Mr. Matias Asorey discusses new uniform policies with sophomore Jorge Valdes in the atrium. Photo by Camille Kelleher.

6 Features

A Day in the Life of THE...

Raider

Most people think of the Raider mascot as being a larger-than-life superhuman, with his natural ability to exude and spread Raider pride, but really, he’s just like everyone else. Much like any other high school student, the Raider faces daily struggles like keeping up with homework assignments, getting to class on time, and attending sporting events, all the while trying to assure that the school remains filled with Raider pride. “Every time the Raider steps out at a pep rally or football game, he is expected to keep students engaged, encourage school spirit, and exhibit Raider pride,” said Ms. Danielle Bowen, Activities Director. Balancing his schoolwork and dedication to the school on a daily basis, it is clear that being the Raider is not an easy job to have.

The Raider arrives to school ready to instill school spirit in the student body throughout the school day.

The Raider waits patiently to pose a question in Ms. Avalos’s chemistry class.

Dean Matias Asorey checks to see whether the Raider’s plate skirt meets Dress Code standards.

The Raider stops by the library to check out books for his history class and catch up on his homework.

The Raider uses his lunch period to grab a bite to eat, hang out with his friends and take a break from his hectic day.

After a long day, the Raider returns home to prepare himself for another day of school filled with school spirit.

Article and photos by Paolo Scalla.

7Features

Haitian Senate President Mr. Simon Desras came to the Prep campus to present engineering students with two Heart of Haiti awards for their water purification invention, LiTres, which has helped the Haitian people since the 2010 earthquake. The Heart of Haiti award recognizes 11 entities each year for significantly contributing to Haiti. The Engineering Department has been building this system in 2008 and when the prototype was ready to be sent to the pediatric hospital where it would help many, the earthquake struck. The students had to redesign their entire machine. The hospital had fallen and most of the people who

Engineering Department receives Heart of Haiti Awardswould of benefitted were dead. And so the students began to build an even better water filtration system. Mr. Desras came to Gulliver Preparatory to watch a presentation on “Operation Gulliver International”, a project sponsored by engineer teacher Mr. Claude Charron that highlights the school’s desire to focus on daily crises of the world, such as clean energy. As part of the project, engineering students developed a generator that purifies water, which is called “LiTres.” LiTres is a water filtration system that is able to filter and purify water without releasing any toxins into the environment. It also purifies the water without using an outside energy source. The project does not use any wires but is mechanical which is where the clean energy comes in. This device uses three filters. One is a semi permeable carbon filter and the two others are sediment filters, the last one being a bacterial filter. The system cost approximately 500 dollars and there is currently one machine made and planning to be sent to Haiti. It is expected to become a mass-produced machine in the future, but is currently in Phase Two of three phases that they hope to accomplish. This machine will be used to deal with the problem of polluted water in Haiti and will help Haitians have a source for cleaner water. Currently, the old system is operating at a home in Haiti where it supports about 300 orphans. Phase One included the research and development of the device, which led to Phase

Simon Desras, President of the Haitian Senate, speaks to students and faculty at the Student Union on Sept. 6. Photo by Camille Kelleher.

By EstEfania MartinEzContributing Writer Two which involves working on LiTres to make it

marketable. Phase Three, the final phase, seeks to expand the production of the machine to generate interest in international markets. Many students involved in the project spoke at the event for the Haitian dignitaries, including Gulliver alumna Alexis Wong, who was directly involved with the manufacturing and patenting process of LiTres. Youri Mevs, President of the Haitian Economic Development Foundation, Managing Director of the WIN Group, and a Gulliver parent, spoke of the significance of the creation of LiTres. “If you just build one machine, or even consider someone else’s plight, then you are on the right, my friends,” said Mevs. One problem that surfaced during the development of LiTres was the limitations of electricity and energy sources. Engineering student Paolo Sacco who is part of the LiTres project suggested using a car for the wheel energy while another student suggested burning the sewage to create electricity. Currently, engineering students are working to finish the energy source dilemma and solve any additional problems they are facing. “Many schools have engineering programs, but not many have engineering programs with a heart,” said Mevs, leaving students with final words of encouragement and hope for the future. Engineering students are currently working on further developing LiTres, with future plans to help a village community in Nigeria.

10 News

Besides the usual fresh coats of paint and general cleaning around campus, the new year brought significant changes to the overall look of the school’s exterior along with other facilities. One of the more noticeable changes includes the new white fence and paving to the front of the school. “I think it makes our school look better and people driving or walking by will think it is nice,” said Principal Mr. Jerry Zank. Zank hopes new additions might alleviate some of the school’s ongoing problems. Traffic flow has always been a problem, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. The administration is also planning to put more light in the parking lot for

students to increase safety, primarily for those who stay at school after dark. “The fence gives the school a fresh, clean look. I thought the plants were overgrown and made the front look cluttered,” said senior Gabrielle Beyer. In addition to the front changes, locker rooms also underwent a complete renovation. They now house more showers and offices for athletic coaches, and students will have the opportunity to take advantage of the larger training room. Students who bring water bottles to school can refill bottles using a new automated water fountain. Though the school hopes for more changes in the future, right now Mr. Zank does not know of any at the moment.

New updates to Prep campus facilitiesBy ruBy willieStaff Writer

The front of school underwent major modi-fications this summer with the addition of an expansive white fence. Photo by Ruby Willie.

Scheduling conflicts? Visit new registrar Gloria RodriguezBy graham reidStaff Writer

Many students have their own ideas of what should be added to improve the school. Senior Claudier Molina thinks they should open up another gate for Miller Drive students to go through when they come for lunch. Other students and faculty are excited with the schools’ renovations. “I like the update, it makes the school look new and the front look pretty,” said sophomore Candela Coudray. The administration believes that these new additions not only add an aesthetic appeal to the school, but will help prevent possible problems in the future. As of now, the student body is waiting to see what other surprises the campus might bring.

Ms. Gloria Rodriguez had been working in the admissions department at Gulliver Academy for over 15 years. Recently, she has transferred over to the Prep as the registrar. She dealt with children ranging from prekindergarten to eighth grade, but now she has entered the high school arena. Upon speaking with her, Ms. Rodriguez had a few comments for incoming Prep students regarding their schedules. To change classes, one has to go to their counselor and have a form allowing a class transfer, then get it approved by their current teacher and parents. “Being the start of a new year, this is also the busiest time of the year”, said Ms. Rodriguez, which goes hand in hand when considering how many students alter their schedules during the first few weeks of school. Although the work load is extensive, Ms. Rodriguez welcomes the new challenges at the Prep. She also stressed the idea that our student body must stay focused, work hard, and maintain their enthusiasm throughout all four years of high school.

Left: Ms. Gloria Rodriguez sits at her desk discussing student schedules with a parent. Photo by Camille Kelleher.

11News

Prep’sFreshFaces Ms. Veronique Fois-

Assuied

Ms. Cynthia LopataMr. Tyrone Sandaal

Mr. Kamal James

Ms. Dorielys Guerra Mr. Manuel Santelices

Mr. Carballo

Years teaching: 17

Subject: English

Favorite spot around the school: Balcony overlooking the pool

Favorite word to describe himself as a teacher: Flexible

Years teaching: 28

Subject: French

Favorite spot around the school: Library for the quiet

Favorite word to describe herself as a teacher: Passionate

Years teaching: 9

Subject: Math and Economics

Favorite spot around the school: Classrooms

Favorite word to describe himself as a teacher: Student-centered

Years teaching: 23

Subject: Math

Favorite spot around the school: Lunch courtyard

Favorite word to describe herself as a teacher: Lively

Years teaching: 15

Subject: English

Favorite spot around the school: English office

Favorite word to describe herself as a teacher: Energetic

Mr. Roberto Carballo

By Paolo ScallaCopy Editor

Years teaching: 9

Subject: Science

Favorite spot around the school: Reception area in the front office

Favorite phrase to describe himself as a teacher: Compassionate but tough

Years teaching: 5

Subject: Humanities

Favorite spot around the school: Cafeteria

Favorite word to describe himself as a teacher: Creative

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The new school year welcomed seven new teachers to the school faculty. Each has had an opportunity to acclimate to life on campus, while bringing in their own unique personalities to the classroom.

Sports12 The athletic department introduced a new sailing program and team that will compete throughout the entire school year, under the guidance of experienced sailor, Coach Brian Kamilar. Much like other racing sports, the objective of sailing is to earn one point by being the first boat to cross the finish line; the team of sailors that finishes second receives two points, and so on. There are multiple races in a regatta, or sailing competition, and at the end of the event the team with the least amount of points wins. According to the team’s coach, Mr. Brian Kamilar, sailing is not a task that is easily undertaken. “It is a common misconception that sailing is not an athletic sport. That is very untrue. Sailors need to be very athletic and coordinated, especially in windy conditions. Unlike race car drivers, sailors are the pit crew, driver, and crew chief all in one,” said Kamilar. Coach Kamilar has an extensive resume in the sport: he serves as the Head Race Team Coach at Coral Reef Yacht Club, has trained well over 1,000 sailors in more than 100 national and international events, and coached student Sean Brennan to his first win in the Orange Bowl Regatta. He is excited to share his vast knowledge with the athletes that choose to participate on the new team. “I am very excited for the upcoming season. The Gulliver student body currently has tons of sailing talent in it. I hope to introduce many students to the great sport of sailing. We will certainly put Gulliver on the high school sailing map and will be force to be reckoned within the district,” said Coach Kamilar. Junior William Gubbins and sophomore Pere Puig are both new to the sailing team. Gubbins has competitively sailed on his own for ten years. With Coach Kamilar’s experience and the individual talents of each athlete, the young sailing team is hoping to have a great first season.

From left to right: 1.) Coach Brian Kamilar talks strategy with members of the sailing team. 2.) Marizio Paniz, 11, and Nicholas Mayo, 12, prepare their sailboat before practice begins. 3.) Candela Coudray, 10, looks up at her sail to make sure that everything is in place. 4.) Dennis Jamison, 11, makes sure his boat is ready to sail before going into the water. Photos by Paula de Oliveira.

By Daniel PaezWeb Manager

Setting SailAthletics department adds sailing team

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13 Sports

The boys varsity football team is on to a rocky start as they have begun their season 0-3. The team played the Belen Wolverines on Friday, September 14 at Sean Taylor Memorial field. It was a very close game as both teams played well in a shoot out of a game that ended with a score of 33-35 with Belen winning the game. The Raiders and the Wolverines were neck and neck for most of the game. Senior Markeith Cooper scored two touchdowns while Bo Ellis had one. Late in the fourth quarter, the wolverines scored a touchdown leaving the score 26-35. The Raiders Bo Ellis would score on the following drive to cut Belen’s lead down to three, the extra point made it a two point game. The Raiders would then attempt an onside kick, but they were unsuccessful and the Wolverines recovered the ball. On the ensuing possession the Wolverines would run out the clock leaving the final score to be 33-35 Belen. “We can’t be mad at this even though they are losses. We build muscle and the team is closer together, Districts are coming on and we have to go and get it,” said Coach Earl Sims when asked about how the season was going. The Raiders will continue to work hard during practice in order to get back on track. “The guys are doing well. They still have

high expectations for the team and for themselves and I think that we will do well this season,” said Sims. The team will also have to do with out their starting quarterback for some time, as he was hurt in the game against Dade Christian. Sophomore Jowan Watson will have to step up and perform for the Raiders. “I expect us to be better than last year, but we may have to climb some mountains” said Sims. The Raiders faced a rough start during the first games of the year. The team had their first preseason game Friday, August 24 against Tarpon Springs High School and unfortunately lost 14-13 in what proved to be a challenging game. The team had two costly fumbles that allowed the other team to score and win the game. On August 31, the team had their first season game against Chaminade. Although players tried their hardest, they ended up losing 16-24. The team also played Dade Christian on September 7 and they lost 3-0. Even with the early losses, Coach Sims wants his players to stay strong. He believes that the team will be tested every game they play and that each game will bring a different obstacle that the team will have to overcome in order to be successful.

Varsity Football Team Faces Heartbreaking Loss To Rival BelenBy Isaac SabaStaff Writer

Many Raider football fans exhibit their spirit by dressing in blue and white, painting their faces, or making colorful posters. This year, members of the varsity football team are taking it to the next level by getting Raider-inspired haircuts. In early August, before the start of the 2012 football season, a local barber copied and buzzed the Raider insignia into the hair of ten varsity football players. “One day we all decided to go to a barber and give him the logo off of our team shirt and have him buzz it into our hair. It was a little team building exercise between the few of us who did it and we are happy with the outcome and the reaction it caused,” said senior Carlos Iglesias. Participants of the haircut include seniors Stacy Thomas, Jordi Dalmau, Sam Easton, Keyon Elam, Bo Ellis, Grant Siegal, Ryan Caporelli, Carlos Iglesias, and juniors Grant Kurzner and Daniel Dominguez.

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Clockwise from Left: 1) Punter Grant Kurzner punts the ball after the Raiders gain possession of the ball; 2) The Raiders score a touchdown during the game; 3) Sophmore Quarterback Jowan Watson gets a completion during the game; 4) Junior Mitchell Davis gains yards on a run. Photos by Jacqueline Dylewski.1

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Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti Releases Mature Themes

Arguably one of the most influential and ex-perimental artists of the modern age, Ariel Pink has come a long way since his days of recording hymns onto cassettes directly out of his room in the late

By Graham ReidStaff Writer

90’s. For the past decade, fans have seen him rapidly gain notoriety in the realm of alternative music. Un-fortunately for Pink, his career has proved to be an unpredictable rollercoaster. Whether it was his criti-

cally acclaimed release of The Doldrums back at the turn of the century, or his emotional breakdown on stage at Coachella in 2011, Ariel Pink has always maintained noticeable eccentricity within his music. Luckily, there was a sense of newfound hope in Pink’s career subsequent to his release of Before Today. People finally heard more than just a raw cluster of ambient noises, and acquired a col-lection of songs that were thoughtfully mastered by this zany artist. After the much-anticipated release and success of the album, a decline was highly an-ticipated by his critics. In the months that followed, even his listeners wondered whether he would pro-duce another gem in the rough. Ariel Pink took the industry by surprise, unexpectedly releasing a follow up album that’s been two years in the mak-ing; with even more cadence and flow when com-pared to Before Today. Mature Themes disregards his earlier work when gritty, erratic, and occasion-ally monotonous, melodies were what defined him. In no way, though, is there an enhanced sound of predictability featured in Mature Themes. Ariel Pink, as always, provides a more than im-palpable array of songs that somehow prove to be rhythmically balanced and catchy. Specifically, driftwood and baby hardly resemble the crude and untamed music constantly produced by Pink in the past; which not only justifies the fact that his music has finally been diversified, but hints at the idea that Ariel Pink has matured into the aberrant musician that fans have been yearning for. Ma-ture Themes may pose as an acquired taste at first listen, but upon further investigation of the man behind the abstract project that is Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, it is hard to find disinterest in the capricious, yet alluring sound that he conveys.

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Ariel Pink poses after a show at the rock and roll circus in New York City. Photo by Studio Seventeen.

“Take a Walk” Passion Pit

“Grown Up” Danny Brown

“I Am Not a Game” Ty Segall & White

Fence

“Girl Problems” Toro Y Moi

“Fire Doesn’t Burn Itself”

Sam Flax

“BTSTU” Jai Paul

“Baby” Ariel Pink’s Haunted

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“Happy Pills” Norah Jones

“Magpies on Fire” Red Hot Chili Peppers

“Radioactive” Imagine Dragons

Coming to theaters on Sept. 21, Trouble with the Curve is directed by Robert Lorenz, featuring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Tim-berlake. It portrays the journey of a fading base-ball scout named Gus Lobel (Eastwood) who has to prove his worth to the organization.

House at the End of the Street, a seat grabbing, horror-thriller film fea-tures Jennifer Lawrence, renowned for her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. The movie premiers on Sept. 21 and depicts a plot of startling and unexplain-able events.

Starring Jake Gyllen-haal, Michael Peña and Anna Kendrick, End of Watch is an action drama film directed by David Ayer, coming to theaters Sept. 21. The plot involves two police officers (Gyllenhaal and Peña) who become a drug cartel’s targets after a startling discovery.

Looper, a action sci-ence fiction movie pres-ents Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt in a story-line that takes place in 2072 about a mob who sends back a hired gun-man to kill their target. It comes to theaters on Sept. 28.

Photos by Warner Bros. Studios, fandango.com, and collider.com (fair use)

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4 tablespoons of unsalted butter1/4 cup of fl our1/4-1/3 cup of very sharp cheddar cheese1 cup of milk6-8 eggsTabasco sauce

Before you start:1. Spray souffl e dish with PAM; set aside until souffl e mixture is ready for baking

2. Separate eggs (yolks in small bowl; whites in large bowl)

3. Grate cheese (medium to slightly coarse); place on plate until needed

4. Turn on oven to 375 degrees; let it heat up while souffl e mixture is being prepared

5. Heat milk in microwave until hot/almost boiling

Begin:1. Melt butter in saucepan on medium heat

2. When butter is hot and bubbles, stir in fl our; mix rapidly for few minutes until it becomes smooth

3. Pour in heated milk a little at a time; remove from heat; use whisk to keep smooth (no lumps!); this is called a roux; it will be quite stiff at fi rst but will smooth out with mixing

4. Pour in cheese; keep stirring with whisk until cheese is completely melted into mixture and smooth; put back on heat if needed to melt cheese, but then remove so mixture is not too hot (see next step); add several dashes of Tabasco

5. Mix in egg yolks until smooth using whisk; make sure mixture is not too hot so that egg yolks don’t get cooked before the souffl e is baked

6. While doing the above, beat egg whites in electric mixer until frothy/smooth (not fi rm/stiff) – “soft peaks”

7. Use spatula to “fold” egg whites into roux/cheese mixture (start by putting some of the whites into the heated mixture; then continue by adding cheese mixture a little at a time to the whites in the large bowl)

8. Mix/fold slowly to keep mixture frothy. This is the most important stage: too little mixing and the consistency is uneven, too much mixing and the souffl e will be fl at; needs to stay very frothy.

9. Pour mixture into souffl e dish; place in oven for 35-40 minutes (top should rise well above the rim of the souffl e dish and be a dark golden brown).

10. Remove from oven and serve immediately (preferably on warmed plates); souffl e will begin to fall, so get it on the plates right away

The 11th annual Miami Spice dining event is back again, allowing diners to try a variety of different restaurants at a reduced price. The event runs through the end of September, and offers price-fi xed three-course menus for lunch and dinner. This year, the culinary event organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, features a two-tiered system for pricing. Restaurants that fall under the “luxury dining” category will offer their lunch menus at $23 and dinner at $39 while “fi ne dining” restaurants will charge $19 for lunch and $33 for dinner. Certain students and faculty have already experienced what Miami Spice has to offer. “I loved the food Ortanique on the Mile had on their Miami Spice menu. Their cuisine features fl avors from Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, so I highly recommend going!” said junior Nicole Rubin. Journalism teacher Ms. Monica Rodriguez also enjoys the event. “Miami Spice is a great way to try out new restaurants in the area,” said Rodriguez. Miami Spice will also be launching the “Passport Through Spice” program where the owners of Peacock Garden Café, Talavera Restaurant, and Jaguar are offering a $25 gift card to any customer who orders from the Miami Spice menu at all three restaurants. New restaurants added to the Miami Spice event this year include Toscana, Divino, and Tuyo.

Miami Spice showcases some of Miami’s best cuisineBY RAVI PATELSports Editor

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Michy’s is one of the restaurants featuring a Miami Spice menu, including Deep-Fried Summer Cherry Pie.