sic cornerstone of Mr. Dut Brown’s Life Science 7 curriculum. The lieutenant governor, puzzling over the term, asked Grimm to come down to the stage and explain what he meant. As upperclass-man veterans of the course shouted out related terms like “fi ght or fl ight,” Grimm enlightened Steele about emotional intel-ligence, summarized in conclusion by the lieutenant governor as “being smart about

What do you get when you combine thir-teen dedicated tennis players, two coach-es, shamu, the man-eater and the explorer, too? The St. Andrew’s Girl’s Varsity Ten-nis team—they are the “sulliest” and “hip-hip-hottest” team in the ISL. It is with de-sire, determination, and team bonding that a group of athletes come together to show their talent during a season. The girl’s gathered in August excited about their journey to Bethany Beach as they kicked off their 2005 season! An early morn-ing tune rang through the Crate and Barrel furnished house, as a “Rise and Shine, La-dies” echoed through the hallways, marking the beginning of each day. Jumping into the van at 6:30 a.m. they felt half asleep, but after a phenomenal rendition of “Mmm Bop,” they arrived at Sea Colony alive and ready to take the courts. They focused on their vollies, serves, backhands and fore hands, while also perfecting their celebratory arm pumps, their positive attitudes, and their tenacious work ethic. Aside from fi ne-tuning these skills, they learned that they are phenomenal cooks, great accapella singers, and that Ms. Flynn is the best Ma-fi a player at St. Andrew’s. They enjoyed

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some free time on the beach, played some mini-golf and visited Rehoboth beach, while sporting their fashionable style. The team managed to fi t in a late night game of wiffl e ball down by the boardwalk, which gathered quite a crowd, after cruising the strip and showing off their karaoke skills! When they arrived back at school, they realized that in order to be the best, they must defeat the best. They began the sea-son with a 7-0 sweep over Holy Child, followed by victorious matches against

Flint Hill, Maret, and NCS, a AA division team. Next up was school foe GDS. Our girls arrived with confi dence, which lead to a sensational vic-tory over the “Hoppers”. After a heart break-ing loss against Georgetown Visi-tation, the girls

rallied and took the ISL tournament by storm. Winning all three double matches and sending 8 out of 10 girls to the fi nals, the Girls Varsity Tennis team showed that no defeat could ever break their spirit. They not only swept the tournament, but they won by 12 points combined. We all know that being part of a win-ning team means you must play well and win. There is something different about this group of ladies. They are more than just a winning team they are a family.

Girl’s Varsity Tennis Finishes a Stellar Season“Hip-Hop Anonymous”Special to the Mane News

This family was there throughout the sea-son to support one another through tough matches and to celebrate after each vic-tory. No other team in the ISL can take the ‘feeling of belonging’ away from our Girls Varsity Tennis team. Each player played an intrigal part in this season and each of them will never forget this experience. They have paved the way for a new era of St. Andrew’s athletics. “Great moments are born from great opportunities”—and great moments are exactly what the girl’s tennis team has created for themselves this fall. The 2005 season was their time and they took it. Hopefully you had a chance to watch our tennis ladies make these moments happen.

The Girl’s Varsity Tennis team with Coaches Ward, Mohlman,

and Flynn.

Erin Flynn

Girls Varsity Soccer won the ISL banner last week with a last-minute goal by senior Nora Mann in the game against Flint Hill. The team was undefeated in the A Division.For more, see page 11.

Maryland Lieutenant Gover-nor Michael Steele, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, came to St. Andrew’s on Thurs-day, November 3, to speak with the student body about lead-ership. Steele is the fi rst Afri-can-American to be elected to statewide offi ce in Maryland, and currently the only African-American lieutenant governor in the nation. The school’s invita-tion was arranged by Mr. Shel-don Phillips, the eighth grade history teacher and Girls Var-sity Soccer coach, and an old friend of the lieutenant governor. Steele prefaced his discussion of leadership by exclaiming “let’s go!” and beginning to physically lead the audience out of MacDonald Hall, before returning to the podium and commenc-ing his talk. The lieutenant governor can-vassed the audience about the qualities of a good leader. Student responses included traits like steadfastness, bringing peo-ple together, and not being hypocritical. Seventh grader Andres Grimm shout-ed out “emotional intelligence,” a clas-

Steele Steals School SpotlightMD Lieutenant Governor Addresses Student Body

how you use your emotions.” Grimm later described getting up with the lieutenant gover-nor “with one word: nervous.” Steele took issue with one student’s response, to the ef-fect that a good leader was not a follower, a theme that he expanded on for several min-utes. The lieutenant governor said that the best leaders were good followers, able to listen, and also ready to let someone else take control when he or she has better expertise. “As a leader, you’re not always going to be the one with the best idea in the room,” Steele explained. He said that the fi rst job of any

leader was to “shut up and listen.”Seventh grader Francis Ford commented on Steele’s per-

sonal leadership: “He was funny—he knew how to make people feel good, made them hear what they wanted to hear. He seemed like a good leader.” In conclusion, Steele responded to sev-eral student questions. Freshman Andre Nichols asked about his opinion on the Iraq War. The lieutenant governor responded that he supported the decision to go to war,

Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele with seventh grader Andres Grimm during Steele’s

presentation on November 3.

Chris SheltonMane News Co-Editor-in-Chief

Ruth Faison

Steele continued on 1U.S. Government’s Response to the Hurricanes

see page 2

Top Ten Date Spotssee page 9

Major School Infractions:Views on Discipline

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Girl’s Varsity Soccer and Cross Country Win the Banners

Girls Varsity Soccer won the ISL

Girls Varsity Cross Country was similarly triumphant at the ISL Championships at Landon last weekend. The girls beat defending champions Holton-Arms by one point to become the new ISL champs.For more, see page 12.

William White

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The improved government response to Hurricane Rita has increased public ques-tioning of the gov-ernment’s involve-ment in Hurricane Katrina and whether or not a more rapid response could have saved lives and les-soned the suffering of Katrina’s victims. One of the key con-troversies arising in the aftermath of these natural disas-ters is if the federal government should have more authority in the relief efforts than the state and lo-cal governments. In comparing the government’s reactions to Katrina and Rita, it seems as though the increased involvement of the Federal government has had a positive outcome. Ultimately, when the hurricanes hit the coast they caused very different lev-els of damage, although the forecast for each predicted very similar level storms. Given these forecasts, the government should have had equal concerns and made comparable amounts of preparation for

Lessons Learned: A Comparison of the Federal Government’s Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

both hurricanes. However this was not the case. Secretary of Homeland Security Mi-

chael Chertoff declared Hur-ricane Rita an “incident of national sig-nifi cance” two days before it arrived, but with Katrina that declara-tion was not made for more then a day af-ter it devastat-ed the south-ern coast. The Federal E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e -

ment Agency (FEMA) took most of the blame for the lack of orga-nization and preparation prior to Hur-ricane Katrina’s landfall. FEMA prom-ised truckloads of water, ice, and other essential supplies in the days following the hurricane. For Rita however, FEMA had water and supplies on hand before the

storm had even hit the coast. Also, before Rita struck, FEMA sent seventeen rescue teams to the area; for Katrina only nine teams were sent. This enhanced preparedness helped reduce the pandemoni-um that occurred after Katrina. Another difference in the government’s response to the two hurricanes was the involve-ment of U.S military forces. For Rita the Department of De-fense, determined not to repeat the mistakes of Katrina sent 50,000 troops to Texas several days before it landed. For Ka-trina only 28,000 troops were deployed to Louisiana several days after the storm. The mili-tary also took an active role in evacuating nursing home and hospital pa-

tients prior to Rita. But in the case of Katrina, patients waited in hospitals

and in nursing homes submerged in wa-ter for days before military help arrived. The Bush Administration suffered ex-treme criticism as a result of the federal government’s response to Hurricane Ka-trina and accepted full responsibility for

Abby Bralove and Kristin ArztMane News Staff Writers

To great cheering and celebration among members of the Class of 2006, Chris Shel-ton, president of the class, cut ceremonial ribbons and opened the senior lounge on Wednesday, September 14. The opening of the senior lounge represents a signifi -cant milestone in the long and storied his-tory of the Class of ‘06 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. The much-awaited opening was followed by an impromptu rave party, the fi rst of several jams that reveal the energy and enthusiasm of this year’s senior class. The faulty ste-reo system was soon replaced by a state of the art Wall of Sound, audible from nearly all of the lower level. Led Zeppe-lin, Dr. Dre, Radiohead, Thelonius Monk, the Crystal Method, Bob Marley, Nas, and countless others have been featured on the sound system, which has become the focal point of the lounge, along with the vending machines. Unlimited access to Snicker’s bars and Starbursts has created serous re-percussions among members of the senior class, the ripple effects of which are sure to be felt for months to come. Music is cen-

tral to the environment of the lounge, and the variety of musical styles music accu-rately refl ects the senior class’s character. The blue paint that covered the walls has been partially masked by the fl ags of Ja-maica and Ireland. Felt-tip graffi ti, mark-ing the names of “BOFA” and “NORE” has become omnipresent in the lounge. Remnants of the former occupants per-sist despite efforts to cleanse the senior

lounge of all traces of the class of 2005. One of Andy Schniderman’s famous cari-catures has appeared on a bulletin board. While many seniors have been observed sleeping in the senior lounge, others are re-

luctant to place themselves in close con-tact with the questionable stains that cover much of the furniture. Christmas lights strung from the roof provide illumi-nation for more relaxed situations. It has been rumored that Shakira made an ap-pearance in the lounge, but was forced to leave because of an outside commitment. It is certain that the opening of the se-nior lounge has made a strong positive impact on the senior class as a whole. Ac-

cording to Senior Jason Christian, “It’s a cool place to listen to music and hang out.” Senior Michael Bridgman claimed, “I really love the senior lounge.” Whether used for studying, sleeping, eating, danc-ing, chatting, or, as Senior Isaac O’Dell might say, “chillin’,” the favorable effects of the lounge cannot be underestimated. Along with the off-campus privilege, un-derclassmen look forward to the senior l o u n g e w i t h barely re-s t ra ined e n v y , as evi-d e n c e d by the s e v e r a l freshmen and soph-o m o r e s forcibly expelled f r o m the lounge by protectionist seniors. The lounge provides a much-needed respite from the grind of diffi cult senior-year classes and the stress of the college search. Yet the senior class faced a shock on September 29, when, rather than an in-viting scene of students conversing and music playing, seniors were greeted with dark windows, locked doors, and a sign reading “closed for today” upon arrival at the lounge. A senior had allegedly

Class of ‘06 Rejoices as Senior Lounge is OpenedLater Closed Briefl y in Community Service CrackdownTom DavisMane News Staff Writer

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the delayed and disorganized relief ef-forts. A clear decision was made as Hurri-

cane Rita made its way toward the U.S not to repeat the mistakes of the previous weeks. This improved effort was recognized by the public in CNN/USA Today/Gallup presidential ap-proval poll after Hurricane Rita, where Bush’s rating climbed 5 percentage

points. Not only has his rating improved overall, but specifi cally the ratings for his handling of each Hurricane signifi cantly increased from 40% for Hurricane Ka-trina to 71% for Hurricane Rita. Although the lessons learned from Katrina came at a high price for the residents of New Orleans and the surrounding areas, the government was able to apply the lessons immediately to assist the victims of Hurricane Rita.

Kimi HugliThe Senior Lounge, surprisingly free of

members of the class of 2006.

not completed his community service requirements, (all seniors are required to complete their community service in or-der to use the Senior Lounge) and was ex-pelled from the lounge, along with other occupants. Senior John Kiernan com-mented, “We be shut down by the po-po.” Nearly all the seniors, having come to expect the friendly and comfortable envi-ronment of the senior lounge on a daily

basis, were disap-pointed. Alex Feld-man, another mem-ber of the class of ’06, claimed, “It’s kind of a downer for the whole class.” The head of the se-nior class was not silent on this mat-ter. Chris Shelton offered the follow-ing statement con-cerning the shut-down: “I believe

that it is contrary to our system of justice that the whole should be punished for the acts of a few.” Another student, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, commented, “I think it is fair that if you have not done your community service, you should not be allowed in the senior lounge.” Fortunately for all, the doors of the senior lounge were open the follow-ing day, and have remained so to date.

Kimi HugliThe coveted soda and

snack machines in the lounge.

“Will the gavernment repeat the mistakes made during Katrina?”

“Will the gavernment repeat the mistakes made during Katrina?”

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On September 11, 2001, thousands of people lost their lives in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Penta-gon. Four years later, on September 11, 2005, the vic-tims are still being com-memorated in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Each year since the at-tacks, people have gathered at Ground Zero to ring bells and offer prayers to the victims of the terrorist attacks. This year, more than 600 relatives attended the cer-emony. The names of the 2,749 victims who died in New York were read, photos were held up, and tears were shed. Light beams shot up where the twin towers once stood. Efforts are still being made to rebuild Ground Zero, but slowly. Builders and architects want to make the new building stronger than before, so that it will be vir-tually indestructible. There are plans to build a new tower, but these plans may take up to a year to come into effect. This year, a new way of commemo-ration was by means of art. In Manhat-tan, many museums and galleries opened with art that is dedicated to September 11. Radhika Subramanian, the leader of the cultural programs of the Lower Man-

Fourth Anniversary of 9/11hattan Cultural Council said, “There are cultural ways that make us remember and reflect enough to work to make sure history doesn’t repeat,” according to CB-Snews.com. The artwork will help people contemplate and remember the devastat-

ing effects of September 11. In Washington, D.C., there were also events in remembrance of the attacks. Thousands of peo-ple marched from the Pentagon to the Mall where a concert was scheduled. The walk was con-sidered a memorial to the victims of September 11 and a show for support of those in the military. Clint Black performed the song “Iraq and Roll” at the concert. Before the two mile walk, at 9:37 a. m. there was a mo-ment of silence, which com-

memorated the moment the doomed planes crashed into the Pentagon. “Taps” was played at the White House at

8:46 a.m, in memory of the moment the first hi-jacked plane c r a s h e d into the World Trade Center in 2001. Presi-

dent George W. Bush also held a mo-ment of silence and lit a candle at St. John’s Episcopal Church in remem-brance of the victims of September 11. The events held around the United States in remembrance of September 11 clearly show that the terrorism trag-edies of 2001 have not been forgotten.

Rachel HewittMane News Staff Writer

Lt. Governor Addresses School

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Steele continued from 1stressing its wide base of support. How-ever, he expressed dismay at the lack of a coherent exit strategy, and his hope that President Bush would announce one soon. Senior Courtney Ivins asked Steele what his plans for improving education were. The lieutenant governor stressed the vital importance of education, and encouraged the assembled students to stay in school. Ivins was impressed that Steele “gave us more time than I would have expected for a man run-ning for election,” and gave him cred-it for connecting with the students. However, asked whether she was satis-fied with the answer the lieutenant gov-ernor gave to her question on education, she responded: “Not at all… I was sur-prised that he didn’t give even a nugget of information about his education plans. It made me doubt that he had one at all.” At the end of the appearance, Phil-lips handed Steele a gift on behalf of the entire school, a black St. Andrew’s vest. The gift packaging contained a note from the school’s new Young Republi-cans’ Club, which the lieutenant gover-nor read aloud. It expressed the club’s appreciation and asked for opportunities to help Steele in his Senate campaign. Assistant Headmaster John Holden later said that the administration had forbid-den any portion of the gift not being made in the name of the entire school. Students gave Steele a strong ovation. Seventh grader Ben Mitchell said: “He was a nice guy. I’m not a Republican though, and I think it’s kind of cheap how they’re using a minority to get the minor-

ity vote. I wouldn’t mind him in the Sen-ate, but we just need fewer Republicans.” Eighth grader Mark Small later com-mented: “he was pretty cool and active with us. He seemed really interested in what we were doing. He didn’t act like it was just another speech some-where that he didn’t really care about.” . Assistant News Editor William White contributed to this report.

Dear Mane News Editors, I’m not normally one to raise my voice in matters like contemporary politics, but I feel that I can no longer remain silent. The polarization of our school by party affiliation into the Young Democrats and Young Re-publicans Clubs has become preposterous. How can we all learn properly in an environment where people’s ideas are not judged according to their individual merits, but according to the presenter’s partisan ideology? I think our school community should reject such narrow-mindedness. Diversity of opinions, crucial for any exchange of ideas, must be un-bounded by party labels to reach its full potential. George Washington warned against this very kind of partisan polarization in his farewell ad-dress before he left office, and it was good advice. We can see in the world in which we live today that bitterness is the only offspring of the monster of political dichotomy that we have created. We can heal the wounds and remedy it, at least in our own school. As I said in my Social Contract, our goal must be a society with “each member as an indivisible part of the whole,” without artificial groups to separate us from one another’s ideas. —Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Letter to the EditorParty Politics Pollutes St. Andrew’s

After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Region, the St. Andrew’s community worked together to help the victims. Many projects were organized, including the Truckload of Hope and a chapel collection for Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). The Rev. John Thomas, the school chap-lain, says he was bombarded by people who wanted to do something to help. “There was a huge urge. People stopped by my office or emailed me constantly,” he says, asking what they could do. Thomas heard of a couple from Potomac who were bringing a truck down to the Gulf, and real-ized that St. Andrew’s could do the same. The truck, provided by Koons of Tysons, was soon full to the brim with school and cleaning supplies, books, and other items necessary for rebuilding. “There were things on the passenger seat… it was packed,” Thomas says. The shipmentwas driven to storm ravaged Gulfport, Missis-sippi. The collection raised over 6,000 dollars

for ERD. That money goes to an organiza-tion which will “fill the gap” between what FEMA and the Red Cross can provide and what people need to rebuild their lives. The help did not stop there, however. Many boxes of supplies have been col-lected for victims of the earthquake in Pakistan. There will be a spring break trip to the Gulf Coast so students can help rebuild firsthand. And Thomas also says there is a possibility of sending another truck after Christmas to provide things that victims still lack. Katrina has motivated the community to come together and help those in need.

School Sends “Truckload of Hope” to Hurricane-Battered Gulfport, MSWilliam WhiteMane News Assistant News Editor

Kimi Hugli

the Mane NewsOPINION 4 November 21, 2005

Recently, I asked 25 students the following question: “On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest), how much power do you think the SGA has?” Ev-ery response was below 5 and the av-

erage of the response group was 3.2. For those of us in the SGA, the result of the survey is disturbing, but not surprising. The Student Government Association at St. Andrew’s is an essential feature to our school as it is to all high schools in the country. It is a great way for stu-dents to understand and witness gov-ernment, representation, power, and re-sponsibility. However, these important ideals, which are essential to the student’s growth, are taken away from the students. SGA meetings begin with announcing the agenda, and then proceed to address the issues that arise. It is at this point where the SGA is being deprived of its primary role of governing the students. One of the hardest tasks of the SGA is for a majority of the members not only to agree upon an issue, but also agree upon the solution. If all goes well, the SGA reaches an agreement and some-one volunteers to write a proposal to the administration that ultimately decides to give it the thumbs up or thumbs down. It is at this moment that the SGA has little to no power in governing the student body at St. Andrew’s. Unlike the United States Congress, if a proposal is vetoed by the administration, the student representa-

tives are unable to override the veto with a 2/3-majority vote. Most often, after a proposal is vetoed, the cooperative effort to better the situation is forgotten and lost. Whenever a written proposal is involved with an issue concerning the students, the SGA has no power or control in assuring that the proposal will be passed. Some of the matters, which do not require a writ-ten proposal, include electing spirit days, making posters, and having donut sales. These are not the issues that most af-fect student life at St. Andrew’s. Rarely is there a public outcry for another do-nut sale or spirit day, instead most stu-dents concern themselves with issues such as dress code or parking. But is-sues such as these require a written pro-posal, and therefore are subject to the prior approval of school administrators. Each year the SGA contributes cre-ative ideas to improve the student life at St. Andrew’s. In previous years, when a joint effort between the student represen-tatives and the administration has been made, great progress has been achieved. The Class Cup is a great example of what happens when students and adminis-trators work together. This idea, originat-ed by the students, has become a tradition at St. Andrew’s and has further promoted class bonding and overall school spirit. It is these types of ideas that allow the SGA to excel. As we look upon a new year, let’s hope that we can increase the cooperation between the students and ad-ministrators so that we may achieve even greater success. We all need to realize that if the students perceive the SGA as inef-fective then it not only a failure for the students, but for the school as a whole.

SGA Power: Is it an Oxymoron?Nick Bralove Junior Class President

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a school of discipline, honesty, equality, re-spect, and compassion. It is also a school of freezing children running around to get to their English class. It has been a won-derful first two months of school here at St. Andrew’s for me, but tem-perature-wise, it has been a cold one, very cold. I wore a sweatshirt the other day, and the day be-fore, and the day before, because of the blistering cold conditions of this arctic school. And just think, if it were extremely hot instead of tremendously cold, we would all be run-

Is Back to School Giving you the Chills?The Fear of Perpetual A.C. at St. Andrew’sVishal NarangMane News Staff Writer ning around naked. That would be weird.

Students agree that pneumonia is in-evitable in MacDonald Hall during Morn-ing Meeting due to the weather. Maybe that is a hint to kick up the thermostats. Please, weatherman of the St. Andrew’s

Episcopal School, save some in-nocent little children from frostbite and other extreme cold weather con-ditions. We are counting on you! The fear that it will always be like this at St. Andrew’s runs through my bones, freezing them softly so that they may never break. It is like Mr. Freeze has invaded the school. He has chilled in Ms. Secor’s math room. He has slept in Macdonald Hall. He hasn’t gotten to my locker yet, but soon, my books will be so cold, I will not be

able to open them. I dread the day I can-not immerse in my Biology book. I dread the day I cannot submerge in my vo-cabulary workbook. Oh, I dread the day!

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Last year, my friends and I got in trouble for drinking at another school’s dance. I got sus-pended for providing the alcohol, which I believe was a fair punishment. This has not been the only

instance of students drinking- in other situations, people have gotten punish-ments all the way from expulsion, to sus-pension, to probation, to nothing at all. One may ask: why do people who vio-late the same rules get different punishments? The perception at St. Andrew’s is that the discipline is unfair and inconsistent. “I don’t think it’s fair how the school can get you in trouble for what you do outside of school. It should be up to your parents,” says Mattie Greenwood, a junior. I believe that this perception exists because of the lack of communication between the administration and the students. There are reasons why students get different punish-ments depending on their situations, but without all of the details, the punishments may come across as being unreasonable. Mrs. Ginger Cobb, Upper School Dean

of Students, believes that because of all the rumors at school, the students “don’t know all the pieces of the circumstances,” and therefore cannot make correct as-sumptions about the disciplinary actions. Cobb insists that students may talk to her if they have any questions or concerns about discipline, but she can-not disclose any personal information about specific cases to explain why certain disciplinary actions are taken. I believe that if the school learns of any illegal activity, they have a responsibility to take action on the students involved. If anything ever happened to the students,

the administration would probably feel extremely guilty for not doing something. In regards to the communication be-tween the adminis-tration and students, Mrs. Cobb refers students to the hand-book, which states all the disciplinary rules, instead of be-

lieving the unreliable gossip. The school is also developing a student honor board, so students will be able to give input on disciplinary actions. I be-lieve this is a good thing to do because there will be more communication be-tween faculty and students, so opinions will be heard, and decisions understood.

St. Andrew’s Discipline PoliciesRachel HewittMane News Staff Writer

As the entire school is aware, five stu-dents have recently been asked to leave our school. Thanks to both the gossip cir-culating the school and absences in some of my classes and clubs, I’ve figured out who it was. I refuse to name names, even though the majority of the stu-dents know already. Gossip is powerful. Two aspects of the situation shocked me greatly. It wasn’t the withdraw-al itself, as much as asking of a stu-dent to leave the institution and expul-sions are not unheard of at any school. The first shocker was the reason for the students’ leaving: consumption of al-cohol on campus. Not only did they drink on campus, but they did so repeatedly. And, not only did they do so repeatedly, they skipped chapel to do so. These ac-tions are so incredibly asinine that I am tempted to rest my case here. However, there is so much more to remark upon. Requested withdrawal of the students was expected, but the following actions of the school were not. Tuesday afternoon my family received a letter informing us and the entire school of what had oc-curred. This, as we have seen in the past and as the letter indicated, is not typical of St. Andrews in other situations regarding these particular consequences. They usu-ally keep these issues quite confidential. The letter and the class meetings were a good move by the administration, as it clears up all the ludicrous gossip that is certain to arise by removing the mys-tery from the situation. It also instills a sense of trust towards the administration. But one more question: what reactions are there to this event? General consen-sus is that this was one of the most pre-posterous actions ever committed on the St. Andrew’s campus. Freshmen Emily Harbourne and Monica Snyder both said the same thing, “Drinking on campus is beyond stupid. Why would anyone be dumb enough to do that?” Another stu-dent had a harsher view on the matter, saying, “Those actions were so incred-ibly stupid that they don’t deserve to re-

main at this school. In fact, because they were blatantly out to break the rules, nobody really cares that they are gone.” How do I feel about this? I have quite a hard time being sympathetic; I feel that it was their choices. To me, they dug their own grave. There is a differ-ence between doing something stupid and doing something completely ridicu-lous and illegal on numerous occasions. Considering the fact that these contempt-ible and self-destructive actions were com-mitted more than once, they showed that these students knew exactly what they were doing, yet they chose to do so regardless. The next question I ask is regarding the moral issues of these actions. Underage drinking is one issue. Drinking at school is another. But skipping chapel to do so? When I heard of these actions, I wondered what kind of ill-minded idiot would do such a thing. Chapel is important to our school; even for those who are not reli-gious. I am not Episcopalian; I am a Jew-ish person who has doubted for the past few years. But I respect chapel enough to be there and use it for my own personal reflection. To skip a time so special to me and the rest of the St. Andrew’s commu-nity in order to break both a law and the school’s honor code is not merely vastly stupid, but also enormously disrespectful. I will go as far to say that the idea of committing an act so discouraged by reli-gion (and national law, for that matter) dur-ing a time that is meant to reflect on those morals, is nothing other than despicable. Yes, those students made a poor choice. They have proven themselves worthy of their punishments by repeating those poor choices. It was not just a mistake; they knew fully what they were doing. The school did them a favor, as those five stu-dents were not expelled, they given the op-tion do withdraw beforehand. I commend St. Andrew’s on this; enough damage was done for these former students. But I sin-cerely hope these five people have the integrity to reflect on the disrespect they have shown the school, and use this as an opportunity to improve their behavior.

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First, let me tell you that I com-pletely agree with the concept of the honor roll. Students who are bright and work hard should be rewarded and recognized for their

achievements. The argument that the honor roll de-means those students who do not make it is wrong. Taking away spelling bees, sports awards, and honor rolls would be the wrong thing to do. Competition with-in school is important preparation for life, and I disagree with those who want to take away some of the competitive activities in school. We are all different, and that is a good thing. If I do not make the honor roll, I do not feel demeaned, I just try harder. The purpose of the honor roll, sports awards, spelling bees, and all school competition is to encourage students to work hard and set goals for themselves. That is fair. With that said, I believe that the school

honor roll criteria is wrong. The school does the honor roll on a basis of the grades in each class. To make honors, a student must have at least a B- in every academic class (math, science, history, English, for-eign language, and religion.) A high hon-or requires an A- for all of the academic courses. A student who gets five A’s and a C+ cannot make even regular honors, while someone that has all B-’s will. The per-son that gets all B-’s deserves to have his achievements recognized, but so does the person who made all A’s and one C+. Thus, we need to base the honor sys-tem off of a person’s Grade Point Average (GPA). The Honor Roll for most other schools is based on a students’ GPA. As previously stated, we are all different. Someone may get A’s in math, history, English, and foreign language, but only a C this trimester in science. Different people have different abilities, and that person should be recognized for his or her extraordinary abilities in history, English, foreign language, and math. If that per-son’s grades average out to a B, then that person should make honors. It is time to make a change. That is fair.

The Honor Roll:Let’s Be Fair

Matthew VaverisMane News Staff Writer

The transition from eighth grade to freshman year is not so dramatically different as your teachers and par-ents would like you to believe. There is less pressure

than there was in middle school from the teachers to do well. This is because it is nobody else’s responsibility but your own to maintain a good balance of academia and extracurricular activities. Mainly pertaining is the fact that grades “re-ally matter” in high school because they will be brought to attention by colleges. The biggest difference is what happens outside of the classroom. First, there is the increase in electives. There are so many more choices than in middle school, and there is likely to be something to suit almost anyone’s interests. From jazz band to ceramics to photo-journalism to yearbook, there are what appear to be a million choices begging to be chosen. Another great thing about freshman year is that you can get all of your community service hours in religion class. The new religion class is really a great addition to the curriculum because it helps fresh-man understand their community service requirements while learning about the homeless community and providing 20 hours of required community service. The school did this after taking into

consideration the fact that there was a somewhat overwhelming amount of new responsibilities for previous freshman, and this new course will help to show what is expected of St. Andrews students. When asked, Emily Harbourne and Caro-line Lee, returning students, both said that they miss the early lunch, but are very excited that they can finally participate in homecoming celebrations after years of watching upper schoolers with admiration. Alex Lis-Perlis says that upper school is, “not that different, but I like having class-es and socializing with upperclassmen.” After the significant jump from around fifty students last year, the class of 2009 has nearly doubled to 86 students. “It’s great to have all of these new students,” explains Jessica Jones. Jacob Horn agrees; “this year we have a lot of really cool new people in our class,” he says. “And,” he adds, “we finally get to do clubs.” The transfer to upper school is an expe-rience that is both exciting and somewhat scary. Now that grades “really count,” there’s a lot more responsibility. Many freshman are excited for the new oppor-tunities that arise with a whole new set of rules and responsibilities. All of the fresh-man can find something to be excited about, whether it’s fighting for the class cup, choosing clubs, preparing for home-coming, or playing on a sports team. The transition from middle school to upper school is exciting and the class of 2009 is foaming at the mouth for great chal-lenges and great opportunities to come.

A Freshman VoiceThe Transition from Middle School to Upper SchoolZach AtchkinsonMane News Staff Writer

We have heard so much in re-cent times about the genocide and other forms of the destruction of other cultures in Rwanda, Kosovo, and Darfur. We hear about incred-ible limits on civ-

il rights imposed by dictators of nations such as Cuba, Iran, and North Korea. We hear about poverty and bleak economic futures in Somalia, Honduras, and Russia. However, little is spoken or written about the Himalayan kingdom of Tibet, a coun-try half the size of Europe, where geno-cide and the destruction of Tibetan culture has been going on for decades, and a place where the average person makes less in a year than you typically spend in a week. Tibet was an independent kingdom ruled by the Dalai Lama until 1949, when the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in-vaded this nation west of China. Since Ti-bet (which has practiced nonviolence for thousands of years) had no army, China took control of the country very quickly. As soon as China took control of Ti-bet, it began sending tens of thousands of Tibetans to desolate concentration camps in remote areas of China. There the detainees were forced to do hard manual labor. They were frequently tor-tured, beaten, and even killed for slow or unsatisfactory work. Many of the Ti-betans in these prison camps lived there for as long as thirty years, until the camps were finally shut down in the late 1970s. Meanwhile, Tibetans who were still liv-ing in Tibet found that it was becoming more and more like prison by the day. Tibetans had to give their crops to the Chinese soldiers. The soldiers frequently burnt their crops just for the fun of it. Mon-asteries were bombed and looted by the sol-diers. Tibetan houses were ransacked and

demolished by the Chinese. Chinese sol-diers put their guns in the hands of children and forced them to kill their own parents. Hundreds of thousands of Tibetans fled the country before 1960, when China closed the border to any Tibet-ans wishing to emigrate. The Dalai Lama himself left the country in 1959. Today, while conditions in Tibet have improved somewhat, all most all Tibet-ans live a hard life. They are deprived of many of the freedoms that Americans and ethnically Chinese citizens enjoy. Tibetans are not allowed to hold a pub-lic office. They are not allowed to display pictures of the Dalai Lama or display the Tibetan flag. They can be arrested or beaten for saying prayers or simply walk-ing in circles. Tibetans are not given as

Trouble in Shangri-La

good of an education as Chinese children. Many Tibetans are also denied entry into colleges and universities in China simply because they are Tibetan. The economic situation in Tibet is also particularly bad. Since many of the employers in Ti-bet are now Chinese, they discrimi-nate against Tibetans and do not allow them access to high paying jobs. The highest paying job a Tibetan can get in Lhasa (the capital of Tibet) is being a truck driver. Economic opportunities are not much brighter elsewhere either. The Chinese government is also trying to turn Tibetans into Chinese people. Chil-dren are not taught Tibetan at school, but are forced to learn Chinese. These same children are also encouraged to adopt mod-ern Chinese customs and give up their an-

cient Tibetan ones. While Chinese efforts to turn Tibetans into Chinese into Tibetans have not been successful thus far, these efforts are still harmful to Tibetan culture. It is nessecary for the vary existence of Tibetans as a people that Tibet become an independent country, free of any and all Chinese influence. Tibetans have little freedom, almost no economic opportu-nity, and their culture is disappearing. Tibet’s environment has been harmed by the Chinese as well as their ways of life. All most all Tibetans greatly fa-vor independence. At a time when our government is using violent means to bring freedom to other countries, Ti-bet is an opportunity to take a stand for the freedom of our fellow human be-ings in a positive, non-violent way.

A map of Tibet before the Chinese invasion in 1949. The People’s Republic of China split Tibet into two seperate provinces, Amdo and U-Tsang, the second being what the

Chinese authorities now classify as Tibet.

Dylan ThayerMane News Staff Writer

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Washington, D.C. is known for some pretty heavy music, heavy both in the songs, and the message. Fugazi, Minor Threat, Black Flag, and Dag Nasty, all of which are of D.C., are some of un-d e r g r o u n d r o c k ’ s most admi-rable bands. In case you did not know, most of the underground D.C. rock is known to be very forward, very pro-found, fast, loud, and in-your-face. For a brief history on a fraction of the D.C. underground music scene, it was pure. Three of the bands that are mentioned above, Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Fugazi, all lived by what was called, the “straight-edge” culture. “Straight-Edge” usually meant no alcohol, no drugs, no sex, and sometimes, no meat. It was a motiva-tional way to stay away from risky actions and a way to be chaste. Ian Mackaye of Fugazi, Minor Threat, and The Teen Idols, pioneered the straightedge culture along with fellow, Henry Rollins of Black Flag. That was all 90’s. Today, in the nations capital lives one amazing band that I don’t mind representing new D.C. underground music. Although they do not abide with the rules of the untainted, straightedge cul-

ture, they produce music that is not only incredibly insightful, but genuine. They are The Washington Social Club (WSC). WSC grew up in D.C., still live in D.C.,

and eat, breathe, and sleep in D.C. It is their home, heart, and soul. It is inevitable for a young mind interested in mu-sic not to get influenced

by the district’s underground history. That is why they play music here in the capital. They motivate young fans like others and

myself while staying true to their roots. Their live performance is a must-see and their astonishing debut album, Catch-

Vishal NarangMane News Staff Writer

Support Your Locals, Folks

Note: The rating scale is on a five-star (* * * * *) basis

The War At Home- (Sunday 8:30 pm) Fox’s new series The War At Home continues to follow the trend of fea-turing difficult families a la Malcolm In The Middle or Everybody Loves Ray-mond. It fea-tures a family consisting of a dad, Dave, who used to be cool, played by Mi-chael Rapaport (Boston Public, Deep Blue Sea), a working mom, Vicky, played by Anita Barone (Jeff Foxworthy Show, Seinfeld), their children: troubled teenage daughter, Hilary, played by Kalee Defer (Quintuplets, Death As A Tan-go), a quirky and misunderstood loser son, Larry, played by Kyle Sullivan (All That, Malcolm In The Middle), and a normal 13 year old boy, Mike, played by Dean Collins (MADtv, Jack and Bobby). The show is an above av-erage comedy with consistent laughs, and should survive for a couple of seasons.

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Everybody Hates Chris- (Thursday 8:00 pm) This is UPN’s new show starring who else, Chris Rock. The show follows Chris Rock’s life as a kid. The show is narrated by Chris Rock and follows a young Chris, played by Tyler James Williams (Sesame Street, Little Bill), and his family: mom

Rochelle, who had a “hundred ways of whoop-ing butt,” played by Tichina Ar-nold (The Cosby Show, Law and Order), his dad Julius, played by Terry Crews (The Longest Yard, Star-sky and Hutch), his little brother Drew, played by Tequan Richmond (Ray, ER), and “Daddy’s little girl”, his sister Tonya. The jokes are funny, but are too far apart from each other. Overall, it’s disappointing coming from Chris Rock.

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Bones- (Tuesday 8:00 pm) Just plain bad: a CSI wannabe show that cannot maintain the audience’s attention. Why? The characters are unappealing,

and the plot is no good. The show stars Dr. Temperance Brennan, played by Emily Deschanel (Easy, Law & Order), and her fellow team of scientists as they try to solve murders by examining victim’s skeletons. Sounds kind of cool, but it is a let down.

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New Fall ShowsBen ChernowMane News Staff Writer

ing Looks, is a must-hear. They will simply open you head with their infec-tious sing-along’s and intense melodies. I got a chance to chat via e-mail with the band and solicit them for some ques-tions. Randy, the drum-mer replied with some amusing answers.

ManeNews- “When some people think of D.C. bands, they think of Fugazi, Minor Threat, and Black

Flag… Do you feel pressured at all by the high reputation of D.C. under-ground or the straight-edge culture reputa-tion?”Socialite Randy- “Neither. There’s plenty of room for both in music. Extremes are bad. Moderation is the key.

ManeNews- What color braces are your favorites?Socialite Randy- Do you mean orthodon-

tics? To me, dentistry is torture. I have the gap between my two front teeth to prove it. I’m old school. Straight metal. Tinsel teeth.

ManeNews- What shampoo do you use, if any? Because I know I could go a year without washing my hair.Socialite Randy- I

don’t use shampoo. I once got a finger stuck in a bottle of PRELL. My dad used a fillet knife to free me.ManeNews- When did phrases like “da bomb” go out of style?Socialite Randy- The 70’s?ManeNews- Upcoming shows? Socialite Randy- GWU quad. 5 pm next Saturday.ManeNews- Favorite venue to play?Socialite Randy- 9:30 Club.ManeNews- When did I go out of style?Socialite Randy- Ask your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.

And there you have it, the music among you. Remember the socialites, folks. Go out and support them. They aren’t too distant.

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A Classic Polo Shirt/ Solid Col-ored T-Shirt These are de-batable, but any-one who attends a school with a dress code such as ours should have at least one good collared shirt. Ralph Lau-ren and Lacoste are the obvious choices for high quality polo shirts, but Aber-crombie and Hollister both make excel-lent shirts for a substantially lower price. American Eagle is a candidate as well, however, the girl’s selection has dropped significantly over the years; the color and style selection is noticeably lower. As for classic solid colored t-shirts, these can be found for inexpensive prices at a number of stores. Nordstrom sells them in every color imaginable, as does Urban Outfitters. Try stores such as Forever 21 and Wet Seal, they of-ten have deals such as two for one or three for twenty dollars. Get one in every color!

The Little Black Dress Maybe this was all too obvious, but every girl should have a dress that can be acces-

To dress well, it is important to know how to accessorize, as well as put the ba-sic elements together. But before you can accessorize, you must know which basics are essential. This brief guide will provide you with the fundamentals of great style.

Five Basic Pieces Every Girl Should Own

Good Pants (Jeans and Khakis) Jeans are the ul-timate necessity of a wardrobe, and ev-ery girl should own a casual pair that fits them perfectly. You may want to invest in a pair of designer jeans, but you can always find an awe-some pair in stores such as American Ea-gle and Abercrombie & Fitch. Classic Le-vis are always good to have as well. They should fit snugly, and never reveal the top bit of your underwear upon sitting or lean-ing over. Tailor them to the perfect length if you have to; there is nothing worse than walking around all day in pants that do not fit. The same rules apply to khakis: they are essential to surviving the St. An-drew’s dress code. Pants that fit and look great are essential to any girl’s wardrobe.

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September 30th, 2005- Coldplay’s final show of the 2005 tour blew a sold out Nis-san Pavilion away. After a slight delay, due to the band being caught in a traffic jam, Coldplay started out the show with a bang performing “Square One” and “Yellow.” After a few songs, Chris Martin re-marked on the size of the large crowd, ex-pressing his shock at having so many fans at Nissan Pavilion. The last time Cold-play performed in the D.C. area was five years ago at the HFS-tival where Martin said the band “sucked” and had to open for Limp Bizkit. The band performed songs from their new CD X & Y, which took 18 months to write, as well as songs from their previous two CDs, A Rush of Blood to the Head and Parachutes. The CD X & Y, which hit stores last June, is mostly about the band’s recent fame. Highlights of the show included Coldplay’s performance of the hit, “The Scientist”, and Martin running into the

audience during the song “In my Place.” The crowd was on its feet the whole time dancing and singing along with Martin. Every now and then Martin took time to

talk to his adoring audience. When a fan threw a bouquet onto the stage at the begin-ning of Coldplay’s first encore song, Martin asked the background mu-sic to stop and said saying “Who the heck is giv-ing us flowers? We’re a rock and roll band. We

want drugs and women!” Martin truly unveiled his humorous, fan-loving side. The show ended with the performance of the song “Fix You”, which left the audience speechless. After this song the members of Coldplay came for-ward, took their bows, and then carried lead singer Chris Martin off the stage. The concert was amazing and the energy from the band made it an unforgettable night.

Mattie GreenwoodMane News Staff Writer

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How far will some people go for that back from the beach glow? Unfortu-nately, many teens regularly cause serious harm to their skin, which they later will regret. UVA and UVB rays are soaked up in the skin while tanning. They can cause skin cancer, which of-ten results from excessive ultraviolet light (UV) expo-sure before the age of 18. At a typical tanning salon there are four types of indoor tanning: the Wolf Bed, the Orbit, the Ultra Burn, and a safer option, the Mystic Tan. The Wolf Bed is a regular tanning bed, the Orbit is a twelve minute tanning bed with a 5% UVB rays, and Ultra burn is a twenty-four minute tanning bed which has 1% UVB. The Mystic Tan is a spray-on tan, which has no UVB or UVA rays. The UVA rays are the main cause of skin aging. UVA rays penetrate the deep-est layers of the skin which causes sun-burns and damages DNA. But people who fake tan are often oblivious to this fact. Caroline Secor, a math teacher and coach at St. Andrew’s, has tanned three times. She says, “Peer pressure was the main cause. My girl friends wanted to go.” When asked about safer meth-ods of tanning, she said that she tried spray tanning once but she, “looked like an oompa loompa for a week.” Secor also believes that tanning a few times will not hurt. A dermatolo-gist insists that every time someone lies in a tanning bed, the risk of get-ting skin cancer is greatly increased. Many people resort to tanning beds be-cause it is faster and easily accessible.

When asked whether tanning in the sun or tanning in beds is better, the dermatologist said, “Neither. Don’t intentionally sun bathe, never burn, and always wear sun-screen even in the winter or if it’s cloudy.”

Even though excessive tanning is mostly associated with getting cancer, moderate tanning may also be harmful. Any amount of UV radiation can damage the immune system, and cause skin to look leathery and prematurely wrinkle. Yet some people are at a greater risk in the sun, depend-ing on their skin type. People with skin types I, II, and III are at greatest risk, along with those of Caucasian ethnicity.

If tanning is so hazardous, why do so many risk getting cancer just to have darker skin? “I think they do it to im-press guys, but it’s a waste of time be-cause half the time you see girls it’s at night anyway”, says junior Chas Duvall. Surprisingly, guys like Chas are not all that impressed with fake tanning. He says, “If tanning is done in the winter it looks unattractive and abnormal…tan lines are gross”. Chas thinks girls are better looking when they are tan if they have a dark skin tone, but if girls are naturally pale, they look better natural. Secor thinks tanning could be addic-tive and that a lot of students at St. An-drew’s fake tan. It makes her nervous, because it is obvious that they do it a lot. So, the next time you think about stoping by the tanning salon before a big dance, think twice. Take charge of your own health and avoid cancer, premature aging, and looking fake, by skipping the tanning bed and sitting under an umbrella at the beach.

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sorized with pearls and heels, or dressed down with a cute cardigan. You can invest in a nice black dress from designers such as BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, or Nicole Miller. You can also go for a mid-priced dress at J. Crew, Bebe, Blooming-dale’s or Arden B. If you need something on a budget, try places such as H&M or Wet Seal. And always peruse thrift stores…you may find something fabu-lous for a great price! (Insider tip: Don’t go to Nordstrom; Brass Plum has decid-ed to stop carrying dresses indefinitely.)

Good Sweaters A cable knit sweater by Ralph Lauren is always a good piece to invest in, but places such as Express, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Banana Republic make good sweaters as well for lower prices. Find sweaters that are well knit and contain real wool or cot-ton. Cashmere is the ultimate luxury, and a fantastic investment. Wear them either alone or over a collared shirt, and do not forget to store them well over the warmer seasons, so when you bring them out for the cold weather, they are in great condi-tion. Store them in plastic bags with moth balls, and never hang them- they’ll stretch!

Classic Handbag Though many girls like to invest greatly in their handbags, it is not necessary. But for those who do want to spend a little

more, Longchamp, Kate Spade and Coach make nice classic handbags of good quali-ty. If you do not wish to spend much mon-ey, there are a few options. First, check out thrift shops for great discounts on the designer bags. Do not get discouraged if you do not find something amazing during your first time at a thrift store, do not give up, keep look-ing. Rewards will come; I once found a real Gu-cci bag for four dollars at the Salvation Army! Another option is to check out the stores for bags that look like the clas-sics. Styles to observe are Hermes “Kelly” bag, any quilted Chanel, or Balenciaga’s Motorcycle Bag, which is famous for its slouchy yet structured look. Many stores, even stores such as Forever 21 and Nord-strom, carry bags with a similar look. A last resort is to buy a fake bag off the streets of Georgetown. If you must go this route, buy only classic styles such as the quilted and chain handled Chanel, classic nylon Kate Spades, and anything simple, black, and Prada. Don’t buy anything covered with logos from these stands, they will appear very fake and you will look like a spine-

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can Eagle and Old Navy, as they have some great, trendy flats for less than $30.

Fun Handbag A fun handbag can add a twist of color to any plain outfit. Because you may retire it as soon as the season ends, I wouldn’t recom-mend any sort of big splurge. The Brass Plum section of Nordstrom is always a great source for trends, and you can find a fun and cheap bag there for under $50. Guess and Rampage sell funky purses for reasonable prices, and, if you are up for a trip to Georgetown, check out Com-mander Salamander and Urban Outfitters for a great selection of unique and inex-pensive bags. If you want a truly origi-nal bag, venture into a thrift shop, and find a one-of-a-kind bag from the past.

Happy Shopping!

Bethesda always has a great selection of fun shades as well. If you do not feel like shelling out so much for sunglasses, or if you are inclined to misplace them, then I recommend trying the Brass Plum de-partment of Nordstrom, as they have all sorts of great styles for ten dollars each!

Ballet Flats Though al-ways a clas-sic, the fash-ion world is throwing a spotlight on ballet flats this season. This is welcome, as the mocca-sins are becoming slightly tired, and those pumps can wreak havoc on our poor feet! For the ultimate luxury investment, you could invest in a pair of Chanel flats: they are timeless, made of the highest quality leather, and will last you forever. Repetto and London Sole flats are another option for high quality ballet flats, as these are gorgeous, well made, and come in a vast variety of styles and colors (go to london-sole.com). Stores such as Steve Madden and Nine West carry great shoes for mid-range prices, but be warned, many of their flats are too trendy. Look for the shoes that will last you for more than one season! For those who want a bargain, try Ameri-

Big Jewelry Though grannies are often looked down upon in terms of fashion, I want you to forget that rule for a second. Big jewelry is in, and your grandmother’s closet may be a treasure trove for necklaces with large beads, chunky bracelets, and large stoned cocktail rings. Nordstrom, Forever 21, Rampage, and other similar stores also carry great selections of large beads and ornate pendants. Layer your beads and pendants and spice up any bland outfit! Just remember, don’t overdo it. If you’ve layered necklaces, keep the earrings, bracelets, and rings simple. Also, keep the colors either jewel toned or earth toned, as the flashy neon 80’s jewelry is out of style.

Sunglasses The oversize sun-glasses are a must-have for celebrities, and they work really well with the messy bohemian style that is so popular at the moment. For those who feel like investing, Chanel, Chloe, Oliver Peoples, and Marc Jacobs have some great styles of large frames. Aviators are also very in style, and Coach makes a great pair. The Mustard Seed in

less trend follower. Remember, it is better to have something that is a gorgeous no-name than a fake or real that is ugly as sin.

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Boots Boots are very in right now, both be-cause of the increas-ingly cold weather and current 70’s in-spired trends. You can even check your mothers’ closet for something she may have kept. If you do not have the luxury of real vintage hand-me-downs, you can check out some thrift shops. Try the more retro shops, such as those of Takoma Park. (Insider Tip: If you are visiting New York City anytime soon, the store “What Comes Around Goes Around” has an excellent selection of vintage Cowboy boots.) If you don’t feel like searching through a musty thrift shop, the mall has great selections of boots: cowboy, rugged, stiletto, or even wedged. Wear them either with your pants tucked in or with a short (but in dress code!) skirt. And make sure to wear your cowboy boots in; nothing is cooler right now than a sexy pair of worn in boots!

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On any typical day at St. Andrew’s, the end of the day brings sports practice for student athletes. People cast off their bags of heavy textbooks and replace them with balls, weights, and uniforms. For other athletes, how-ever, the end of the day means some-thing else. Injured athletes head for the office of Sean Hurney, the St. Andrew’s Certified Athletic Trainer. Though he had been at St. Andrew’s for years, Hurney be-came a full time member of the St. Andrew’s staff last year. Any day after school, Hurney can be found at a game supporting St. Andrew’s various athlet-ic teams, or in his office chatting about his current visitor’s latest ankle injury. Though it isn’t hard to see that Hurney enjoys his job, he does have one major problem with working. To be prepared for all sorts of injuries and treatments, Hurney has to stock his small office with various machines, such as the infamous “tub” or the ultrasound machine, cabinets, and shelves. This leaves Hurney with barely any space for the treatment tables, all of his patients, and, most importantly, himself. When the clock strikes 3:05, his office becomes increasingly more and more crowded. Within minutes, there is

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a line forming outside, with people wait-ing to get in to be iced, wrapped, or have their injuries checked out before they can

go to prac-tice. Even once this initial crowd has filtered out, Hurney is still left with people with more c o m p l e x t reatments who will be there for the whole length of practices. On a recent day, Hurney was forced to put two people un-d e r g o i n g treatment on

an examination table meant for one, with legs drooping off the sides, wires going ev-erywhere, and him not able to move around. With a bigger office, Hurney would be able to treat more people at a faster rate, along with having an even better stock of treatments and exercises for injured ath-letes. “With the size of the room, I can’t work as efficiently as I could and patients can’t get treated as quickly,” Hurney says. The solution to the space problem isn’t complicated, just potentially expen-sive. However, there is no cause more worthwhile on campus than the health of students, and that’s why bigger is better.

Senior Megan Towe scored in the 18th minute to put St. Andrew’s ahead of Flint Hill 1-0 in the ISL Tournament Cham-pionship Game. Just a week before, St. Andrew’s defeated the same Flint Hill team to take the ISL League Champion-ship. Both teams were once again evenly matched and the score was an accurate indication of the run of play. Towe, who was served a crafty through pass by senior Nora Mann, neatly slotted the ball past the outstretched arms of the goalkeeper in what turned out to be the game-win-ning goal, her 3rd such goal of the season. For the remainder of the game, the St. An-drew’s defense was led by junior Sweeper Rebecca Becker, Defenders Jasmine Niern-berger, and Nicole White, and Goalkeeper Ally Connelly. Senior Captain Laura Norwind provided excellent leadership on field and helped control the midfield play. St. Andrew’s ends its 2005 season with a 14-3 record, and the ISL Tournament Championship victory marked the first time St. Andrew’s has won both ISL league and tournament championships.

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Led by Captains Martin Kret and Nick Parry, the golf team is off to their best year in school history and ready for more wins. The team is full of return-ing players as well as some new ones, this year the team was given two ad-ditions in Junior Sam Goldenberg and Sophomore Arturo Gomez. Among the returning players is 2004 All-MAC se-lection, Sophomore Nathan Richter. The team opened their season with a match at Generals Ridge Golf Course against Seton. Although it was a very dif-ficult and unfamiliar course, the team was able to come away with a very impressive 13 stroke victory. Sophomore Nathan Rich-ter was the low score with a 1 over par 37. The next match was against MAC ri-val Sidwell Friends School, a team that St. Andrews has never beaten. The match was at the Lions home course, Worthing-ton Manor. The team came out with force and ended up winning the match, with a 17 stroke margin. Sophomore sensa-tion Nathan Richter was once again with the low score, with a one under par 35. After becoming 2-0 the team would have their toughest match of the season against a very strong 2004 MAC Champion team, Flint Hill. In a very difficult match at the Huskies home course, Westfield’s Golf

Club, the Lions suffered their first defeat. Next week would come the Mercersburg Tournament, hosting 6 schools from all over the area. After coming in at 5th last year the L i o n s w e r e a n x -i o u s l y a w a i t -ing the s t a r t . By the e n d of the tourna-m e n t t h e t e a m c a m e in with an overall 18 hole score of 329, a new school record. Not only that but Sopho-more Nathan Richter won the tournament with one under par 71, beating out last years MAC champion, Flint Hill star Matt Kenerknecht. This was the first time a St. Andrews student won the tournament. After their heroics at the Mercersburg Tournament, the Lions were awaiting a match against last years second place

team, Maret. The two teams dueled at the links of Little Bennett. After the first few

holes the Lions were anticipating a de-feat, but after a few last hole heroics by senior Nick Parry, the Lions were able to tie Maret, 171-171 despite a controversial call. Following that match they would en-ter their first tri-match, competing against MAC opponents St. James and Potomac. After a tough round the Lions only man-

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aged to fight off Potomac, and suffered a defeat to St. James. After suffering a defeat to St. James, the Lions were hun-gry for victory, and would unleash a 30 stroke lashing on MAC rival GDS. Junior Bobby Lewis was able to post a person-al best 43, supporting the Lions victory Finally, entering the home stretch of the season the Lions unleashed tremen-dous victories over The Heights, not once but twice. In the first match at Falls road golf Course, the Lions broke the school record with a score of 159. In the second match, the Lions shot a 161, a course re-cord for the team at Worthington Manor . Matches had gone by and the Lions were poised for a tremendous finish in the MAC Championship. Going in to the championship, the Lions were poised for there best finish ever, something they would later accomplish. Led by Sopho-more Lee Miller’s 85, and Junior Sam Goldenberg’s 87, the Lions would cruise to a 3rd place result. This was the best result ever by a St. Andrews team. On top of the 3rd place finish, Lee Miller, finished 5th overall, the highest finish by an individual at St. Andrews. This team of firsts, certainly showed the commu-nity who they were, and the team is hun-gry for their first MAC banner next year.

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I don’t go to tennis matches anymore. I stopped going after I was kicked out last year for cheering too much for my team. What was going on with that? In lacrosse no one would ever say, “I’m sorry John, you’re being too supportive. You’re going to have to leave.” The team captain, holding a double decaf mocha latte swirl cappuccino, had asked me to go to the match at morning meeting on the day of the match. It was a competi-tive match that got exciting and intense. I ignored the disgusted looks from the other tennis players as I supported our Lions. I was being a fan, and they asked me to leave. I couldn’t believe it. Why would they invite me to a match to sup-port my own team only to be thrown out for being supportive? Are tennis players too classy or snooty to allow any fans to make noise? Do tennis players somehow require more focus than other athletes so that even the slightest noise could shatter their delicate focus? Who decided that tennis players needed absolute silence during a match? These questions must be answered. Diana Baide, volleyball player of five

years and a member of the Senior Class, feels that people shouldn’t make noise during any sport, including Volleyball, be-cause it is difficult to play with noise while she is trying to concentrate. “Sometimes it gets annoying”, she said. “It’s not about making noise and being annoying, it’s about cheering for your team.” She asked if having fun meant degrading the other team. When asked about the concentra-tion it takes for tennis, she said, “It’s like golf…It’s actually the most inactive sport, [hitting a golf ball and hitting a tennis ball] what does that take?” she asks. Not enough to kick out a fan for cheering too much, that’s for sure. Mr. Ward, a former High School All State Tennis player in North Carolina, insisted that my stereotype of a tennis player was not 100 percent accurate and that not all tennis players have their hair jelled back during a match. He informed me that when he played, his hair reached his shoulders. He said that tennis players need so much silence because the player is competing against himself , “Tennis is mentally challenging because it’s individ-ual,” he said, “negative reinforcement can

have more effect on an individual.” So, according to Mr. Ward, individual sports like golf and tennis require the players to have absolute silence. The silence helps them focus as opposed to a team sport in which cheering is motivation. However, this did not entirely answer my question. If tennis players expect any kind of audience what makes them so vulnerable to the effects of noise? Even in team sports there will always be those single moments when the entire game is wresting on someone’s shoulders where they can either make or break the outcome of a game. In basketball, when a Kentucky player is about to make the winning free throw to beat Maryland or Duke and win the NCAA championship, no one will say, “let’s be quiet so the player can concentrate and make the shot even though I am rooting against them”, they will yell profanity and make as much noise as possible in an iso-lated arena, making every attempt to have him air ball and humiliate himself. Except that won’t happen. Why are tennis players so delicate? I asked Richard Palmer, a sophomore

and lacrosse player who had a very different opinion from Mr. Ward and Diana, about tennis. He felt that tennis players didn’t need so much silence and concentration and that tennis was not a very difficult sport at all. “I don’t un-derstand why it’s so hard; all they have to do is swing. It’s not like swinging a bat; it’s swinging a thing with strings on it. I think it’s stupid”, he also say’s “Its like baseball except less work, you don’t have to run around bases or have a ball thrown at you. You just have to hit a squishy tennis ball lobbed at you” When asking him about the concentra-tion aspect of tennis he says, “That’s just stupid you loose your focus because you can hear someone talking…[in] any other real sport you’re allowed to cheer”. When I asked him if he thought tennis players were delicate he responded, “They grunt, how is that delicate?” Richards negative feelings toward ten-nis also reflected the time he was asked to leave as well. The next time you see those tennis players, with the collars on their shirts nice and high, their khaki pants ironed well and their matching set of head and wrist bands to complete the ensemble, complain about the noise and how it alters their concentration, tell them to play a real fan sport, tell them about …baseball.

Washington is in for another disappoint-ing season. However, this year it will not be because they are not good, but because they are not good enough. Even equipped with a first-rate defense and talented of-fensive players such as half back Clinton Portis, wide receiver Santana Moss, and tight end Chris Cooley, the lack of offen-sive talent and special team’s ability will cause the Redskins to miss the playoffs again. The offensive line, although talented, has consistently underper-formed during the last couple of seasons. They cannot provide adequate protection for Pro Bowl running back Clinton Portis, causing him to have a poor season, es-pecially compared to his record setting career last season. Although, they hope to improve blocking this year with their new coach by committee approach, after firing last year’s offensive line coach. Although the offense showed potential in the final minutes of the thrilling game against arch rival Bill Parcells and the Dallas Cowboys, they will not consistently play at that level against their remaining opponents. Future hall of fame quarter-back Mark Brunell will not return to his former superstar level, although he should improve dramatically, coming off a pain-ful groin injury from last season. The depth at the wide receiver position will help the Redskins offense. However, the super speedy Santana Moss, former world champion David Patten, and pass catch specialist James Thrash have no room for error, due to the lack of players

at the position. The Redskins were forced to release a wide receiver to replace the injured John Hall. The lack of offense proves to be over-whelming to the defense, because no matter how well they perform the offense cannot produce points, and the team con-sistently loses. The special teams do not help the offense in their struggle for field position.

The defense, which consists of such su-perstars as Lavar Arrington, Corne-lius Griffin, Shawn Springs, and the hard-hitting Sean Taylor, or as he’s commonly known “Captain In-sano”, ranked third in total defense for the NFL last year. They should be a superior defense again this year behind defen-sive genius Greg Wil-liams, despite the loss

of Pro Bowl cornerback Fred Smoot. Joe Gibbs has promised a better record this season, and a more productive of-fense. He plans to obtain his better offense through better utilizing Clinton Portis’ speed by giving him tosses. They also plan on using receivers Santana Moss and David Patten to produce the big plays the offense lacked last year. The Redskins’ playoffs hopes will be further damaged by the fact that they are playing in a very competitive division, the NFC East. The wild card race will also be difficult for the Redskins to win thanks in large part to the NFC South which consists of the undefeated Buccaneers, Michael Vick’s Falcons, and the one year removed NFC champion Carolina Panthers. All in all it will be very unlikely for the Redskins to make the playoffs this season.

In a race as close as it can get in cross country running, the St. Andrew’s Girls Cross Country team defeated Holton-Arms by one point to win the Independent School League 2005 cross country banner on Saturday at the Landon School. The girls, who had taken second place last year to Holton-Arms, defeated their cross town rival 61-62, while defeating eleven other teams behind the All-ISL efforts of senior Meghan Murphy and junior Julia Greco. To make the day even sweeter, the Varsity B squad took the B race title by beating National Ca-thedral School by three points, 37-40, with stel-lar efforts from individual win-ner senior Elise Lang and fresh-man Emily Hat-ton.

In a total team effort, every place counted for the girls. While Holton-Arms was able to place its top three runners ahead of Murphy and Greco, the lady Lions placed its top five runners ahead of Holton’s fourth place finisher. In a style, which has defined the Lions’ running all year long, the girls’ team packed their runners together to form a wedge between them and the competition. Only 23 sec-onds separated Murphy (8th -- 20:14) and St. Andrew’s fifth place finisher freshman Lisa Nash (18th -- 20:37). Greco, an All-ISL performer for the third in a row, ran a gutsy race running with an injury to take tenth place in 20:19. Freshman Yaa Addi-son (12th -- 20:24) and junior Gie Gie Hart (13th -- 20:27) ran well, just missing out

on All-ISL status, in a race which featured 98 runners. Nash sealed the deal for the Lions by passing three runners in the final stretch to take 18th place in 20:37. Fresh-man Megan Nash (31st -- 21:31) and junior Alex Azzara (33rd -- 21:33) ran the entire way together to round out the Varsity for St. Andrew’s.

Senior Elise Lang set the tone for the day for the entire cross-country program by winning the Varsity B race in 21:46. Lang, who had won the Landon Invite Varsity B race title two weeks earlier, beat her closest competition by seven seconds.

She was joined by freshman team-mate Emily Hat-ton (4th -- 22:00) in earning Varsity B All-ISL. Strong performances by sophomore Vic-toria Bodnar (11th -- 23:05), junior Molly Widr ick (13 th - - 23:12) and freshman La-shay Roper (14th

-- 23:21) secured the victory for the little Lions over five other schools. Sophomore Charlotte Renison and senior Hayley Brennan were the other top seven perform-ers for St. Andrew’s.

In what ranks as one of the best girls’ cross country teams in the school’s history, Gary Wyatt’s girls are looking to repeat as small school state champions on Novem-ber 12 at the state championships at the Glenelg School. It would be a wonderful way to cap what has been an already tre-mendous season. The Lions have not only won the ISL championship and the Landon Invite title, but also finished second at the prestigious William & Mary Invite.

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