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States choose different strategies with refugeesBy Mirna Salem Many states are debating whether and we all get along just fine. Why can’t my school was bombed so many timesthey should allow Syrian refugees, but politicians do the same? To exclude and how scared all the kids were. Everywhether we like it or not, 10,000 Syri- others because of their identity, cul- night when the war siren would go off, Ians will arrive here in 2016. So instead ture, or religion is absurd. We are doing would ask my mom when this all wouldof being against the cause, we should be something that we’ve been taught not to end. Why did I have to live through thatsupporting the people who are suffer- do since we were little kids, and that’s to when there was no reason? All of mying in their home countries. Instead of stereotype. I was a refugee myself and family and friends went through hellostracizing them, we should stand by had to leave Iraq because my family was during the war. There are Syrian chil-their side and help each other because in danger. America started the war with dren who are going through the sameall we have is each other. Iraq claiming we had weapons of mass thing. They don’t know if they’re going destruction, which was false. If any- to wake up or not. It’s not okay to reject \"Defeating ISIS involves projecting thing, America should take this time toAmerican ideals to the world,” says the give back to the Middle East by accept- see REFUGEES,Council on American-Islamic relations. ing Syrian Refugees. I remember how next page“Governors who reject those fleeingwar and persecution abandon our idealsand instead project our fears to theworld.\" At Maine East, people comefrom so many different backgrounds N.Korea announces successful H-bomb By Alberto Vazquez How the Media Fool Us by Ahmed Alasali North Korea announced onWednesday that it had successfullydetonated a miniaturized hydrogenbomb and that it was not far away fromachieving weapons grade uranium andlong range ballistic rockets to reach thewest coast. Many experts, however, havefound holes in the North Korean claimbecause of its location. Many research-ers concluded that North Korea had tun-nels near the test site that would makeit a poor place for an explosion. Aftera recent test many countries, includingthe U.S., sent planes to sample the air,although nothing was found. Many still consider this a threatbecause when even failure teaches yousomething. That is the biggest worry,that North Korea could continue per-fecting its nuclear weapons. Even a failedtest by North Korea is a threat.2 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
S. Korea plays “Sound of The Pioneer Hope” for N. Korea Maine East High SchoolBy Charlene Eballar Park Ridge, Illinois February 8, 2016 To hear your favorite Kpop music along the most heavily guarded bor- @mehspioneerblasting from speakers is nice, but for der in the world. South Korea called bit.ly/ThePioneerNorth korea it's a BIG no-no. this move “The Sound of Hope.” They say they want the North to know what PIONEER STAFF South Korea started blasting music freedom is.last year but stopped and resumed again Saif Alavion January 8, 2016, after the news that In response, North Korea dropped Adnan BasicNorth Korea tested a hydrogen bomb on one million leaflets over the demili- Rod ColonJanuary 6, 2016. tarized zone. The leaflets consisted of Elizabeth Donnowitz writings which criticize President Park Charlene Eballar South Korea's propaganda is a way Geun Hye and admire their newly tested Gloria Gadjanskito promote democracy and culture to nuclear bomb. The writings also profess Hibba Hussainthe citizens of North Korea. The songs loyalty to their dictator Kim Jong Un. Mary Iliopoulosare being blasted at eleven locations Saarah Junaid Nidhi Kadiwala Nicole Lach Derek Liavas Jose Mauras Sophia Roumeliotis Mirna Salem Richa Shah Yula Sung Rachel Sitko Alberto Vazquez John Youseph Mary Yousif REFUGEES, from page 2 will start doing the same. Only 17 The Pioneer reports on news, entertain-a better life for those children be- nations are taking in Syrians. The ment, and sports events for Maine Eastcause of the actions of some angry 5 wealthiest muslim nations have High School and the surrounding commu-immature adults. refused to take in Syrians, arguing nity. THE PIONEER is distributed in school that they don’t want terrorism. to students and staff; digital copies of “Slamming the door in their None of the nations accepting the each issue are available at THE PIONEERfaces would be a betrayal of our refugees want their nation open to website: bit.ly/ThePioneervalues,” said President Obama. terrorism, yet it’s the moral thingNot only is it immoral, but we’d be to do. We accept them because Readers can send story suggestions, pho-setting a bad example for the rest of they are human; we accept them tos, letters to the editor, or comments tothe world. So many nations look up because we are human. sponsor Matt Miller or assistant sponsorto us, if we exclude Syrians, others Dave Hessert via email: [email protected] [email protected] February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 3
Flint, Michigan deals with poisoned water supply By Saif Alavi 60% of Flint’s 100,000 the service lines to homes Rick Snyder, Repub- residents are African in Flint are made of leadlican Governor of Mich- American. Democratic and because the waterigan, has been receiving frontrunner, Hillary wasn't properly treated,a lot of backlash because Clinton, is calling for lead began leaching intoof lead poisoning in the the federal government the water supply. Still, itdrinking water of Flint, to monitor the health was Snyder’s irresponsi-Michigan. of thousands of Flint’s ble act to cut off the clean Eighty-seven people children who could have Lake Huron water for thehave come down with been victimized by the sake of the state’s budget.legionnaires disease, and lead poisoning in theten people have died water.from lead poisoning.Democrats are bashing Although this is aGovernor Snyder about major issue for Michigan,the water crisis. Liberals, and Snyder is somewhatsuch as Michael Moore, to blame for his decisionare encouraging peti- to change Flint’s sourcetions to be signed to the of water from Lakefederal government and Huron to the Flint River,executive branch to inter- which was heavily lacedvene on this issue, even with iron. The state ofencouraging Snyder’s Michgan’s Department ofarrest. Environmental Quality Liberals see this as should share the blame.a “racial” issue, claiming According to federal law,that Snyder purposely ig- they should have beennored the problem, since treating the Flint River water with an anti-corro- sive agent. About half ofViolent beginning to Politically Speaking by Hibba Hussain 2016 in Chicago By Elizabeth Donnowitz bloody year so far in Chicago. On Tuesday January 5th, By Sunday January 17th, there have already been 30 reportedPresident Barack Obama an- deaths due to gun violence innounced a new effort to to min- the city, including the most re-imize gun violence in his home cent, 39-year-old Rene Ramirez.city of Chicago. He planned to A majority of the victims haveofficially announce his efforts been males, and some veryto curb the violent murders, but young.before he had given his speech,two people had already been On Thursday, a 17-year-oldshot that day, with another fol- boy was shot and killed in alowing a mere hour after Obama drive by at East Garfield park.delivered his speech. By the end Obama plans to cut down onof the day 12 people had been this violence by expanding thewounded leaving four dead in budget for mental health treat-this single city. ment as well as providing more in depth background checks. With Chicago’s residents According to the Chicago po-relying on guns and becoming lice, gun violence in the first fivepart of gangs early on in life, the days of 2016 has increased annew year has started off tragical- extraordinary 147% comparedly. 2016 has been an extremely to the first five days of 2015.4 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
State of the Union: we’re strong, but let’s fix what’s broken By Richa Shah President Obama delivers his final State of the Union speech. leave, increased minimum wage, Every January the president and equal pay for equal work.gives a report on where the hood of terrorist attacks in our man on the moon-- this nation- Strengthening Social Securitycountry stands, current issues, own nation. President Obama al effort would be no different. and Medicare is also on hisand plans for the future. On responded to this by announc- mind.January 12, President Obama ing that the safety of our people In his final year of thegave his final State of the Union was his first priority, but even presidency President Obama As a country, we have cutAddress. While his time in with that in mind, ISIL didn’t wants to continue trying to down on carbon pollution andpresidency is nearing an end, he threaten our national existence. fix the education system. This foreign oil imports. We havemaintained an air of optimism would in part consist of helping even made a switch to cleanerthroughout his speech. Curing cancer is constantly students with student loans energy. To further help stall One of the first things being attempted but so far, to no and helping more students climate change, Obama wantsObama addressed was the econ- avail. This year Obama wants graduate. He also wants to fix to further encourage decreasingomy. While there are people to put in an increased effort in the immigration system, have the use of fossil fuels.who believe that the American finding the cure. He compared increased protection against guneconomy is on a decline, Obama it to how we were once able to violence, and improve working Obama acknowledged thatdenied this multiple times build a space program and put a conditions which include paid the one of the things holdingand claimed that we currently us back from advancement ashave the strongest economy in a country is the inability of thethe world. The auto industry two parties to work togeth-and job growth are experienc- er. Before we can create theing some of their best years. ideal future, we need to fix ourHowever, even with a growing politics. In the end, he stressedeconomy, he believes we can still that his goal wasn’t to make allmake more progress. the final improvements he could A troubling issue on Amer- before leaving office, but toican minds after the attacks in help implement lasting change.Turkey and Paris is the likeli- This could be done through the American spirit of optimism, kindness, fairness, truth, and love. Students competed at Maine East last week in the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Competition. At left are the finalists. Above are (from left) senior Vi Kakares, junior Amber Price, and senior Maryah Gonzalez. Amber won the competition and will represent Maine East at the regional competi- tion. February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 5
COURTESY OF MS. REITZ’S CHICAGO LITERATURE CLASS Joy Yee’s is6 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016 a good spot for quality Asian food By Marco Cruz A local favorite in the mid- west, Joy Yee’s is suited to please anyone’s Asian food cravings. As said on their website, they opened their 1st and most familiar location in Evanston in 1994, followed up with a 2nd location in Chinatown, then went on to open various restau- rants throughout Illinois. There’s plenty of good word about this restaurant;someone involved in your life is bound to have heard about it. The location I went to was in Evanston, where that city had a downtown- style design. To get to the restaurant, you have to find street parking or some- where close . In my case, my friends and I parked in a parking garage that was only a couple blocks away. I went in the afternoon before dinner, and it wasn’t busy so I was able to get seated right away. The restaurant has windows on the whole front face of the building facing the street, so you’re exposed to cars and people passing by. The outlook gave the restaurant a very Chi- cago feeling, which made it feel like you're eating somewhere in the city. The lighting was very bright, almost like daylight, with the paint on the wall, tables, and dishes corresponding. The tables were in rows so that large groups could easily have a space to fit everyone. However, seating felt very cramped and closequarters to other parties that were eating there. The atmosphere overall was good for a social environ- see JOY YEE’S, next page
You won’t regret a meal at Zia’s Trattoria The restaurant was packed. Alexandra was fine with a cup of of fried calamari for the table as By Ari Theodoropoulos There were so many things water. Now I know a coffee isn’t an appetizer. Not very often do I discover the socially acceptable drink to going on at once right when drink while having dinner, but The menu is simple, yeta restaurant that never fails to we walked in the door. The in my defense, I had just woken has a lot to offer. Most of theirplease me. Zia’s Trattoria is a hostess was asking us if we had up from a nap so I needed some menu is composed of Italianwellknown restaurant located a reservation, the boss seemed caffeine in my life. The waitress cuisine, and if it’s not necessarilyin Chicago’s neighborhood of to be trying to get everyone’s said she would be right back and Italian, it’s written in Italian. ForEdison Park. The exact address takeo ut orders organized and also bring some bread for the example they have a dish calledis 6699 N. Northwest hwy Chi- ready to go, and there were also table. “FILETTO AL FORMAGGIO”cago,IL 60631, and their phone many people standing around which means a Filet with cheese.number is 7737750808. My near the front entrance because The restaurant was dec- They also offer a burger, mostfriend Alexandra and I, decided they couldn’t find a seat at the orated for this time of year’s likely for those picky teenagersto go on a Saturday evening, bar. However, everyone working festivities such as Christmas who come out to eat with theirand since we’ve both been there there was extremely friendly lights, wreaths, and ornaments. families.before we know that it’s absolute- and there didn’t seem to be any Zia’s Trattoria also does a finely necessary to make a reserva- problems or arguments between job of making you feel like The calamari looked amaz-tion, set for 6:30pm in advance. the customers and staff which is you’re in Italy with the brick ing as the waitress set it on theOtherwise, we would most likely important when maintaining an walls, and the lantern type lights table, and sure enough it was.be waiting for a good 45 minutes atmosphere that is a comfortable they’ve got hanging around. Many restaurants don’t knowin a cramped entrance. one for the hungry customers, as The atmosphere is extravagant. how to properly cook calamari, well as the hardworking staff. We The waitress returned with my but Zia’s Trattoria does. I’m an The time was about 6:45pm were seated about 10 minutes af- coffee and waters for the entire expert at this because since I’mwhen we arrived. We pulled up ter we arrived. With the amount table, as well as the toasty warm Greek, calamari is always onedirectly in front of the restaurant of business they had that night, bread. One of my favorite things appetizers my family orders outand let the man working for the I was shocked that it was only about this restaurant is that the at restaurants. This time, therestaurant’s valet service park 10 minutes, even though we had table has cheese and olive oil waitress took our orders. Shethe car. The restaurant would made a reservation. just for the bread. You mix the started with Alexandra, andprobably lose some business if cheese and olive oil on a small made her way on to me. Alexan-they hadn’t offered this service Our waitress came to the appetizer plate, dip your bread dra ordered the Ravioli di Zucca,because of the extreme difficulty table almost immediately and in, and experience a taste that which is house made raviolithere is to find parking on Chi- introduced herself. She made relieves all of your problems. filled with butternut squash,cago’s streets. As we entered, we us feel comfortable and wel- The waitress asked us if we were mascarpone cream, and toppedwere instantly thankful for our comed, and then proceeded to ready to order, and we told herdecision to make a reservation. ask us what we would like to we weren’t but to bring an order see ZIA’S, drink. I asked for a coffee, and page 17 JOY YEE’S, from page 6 from an average $10- $30 and tastes like it should. Another want to. They are also preparedment, a nd on busy days the portions are big enough for favorite that I’ve had almost for very large groups of people,restaurant is loud and filled with sharing in groups. The plates are every visit is the Mongolian beef. which areuncommon there. Thevoices all around. Comfortability so big, there’s almost no table The sauce is a really dominant staff works very fast, which canhas a few flaws in Joy Yee’s, but space.To give more perspective flavor and is then it's followed be a bad thing if you have secondthen gets overlooked as soon as on the size of how much food up with the actual beef flavor. If guesses on your order or are food gets involved. there’s in a dish; if you were to it wasn’t for the sauce, the beef in need of service. It shouldn’t get a single dish for yourself, you would be very dry and have a be much of a bother anyway, Whatever Asian style food could be left with a potential 23 lack of flavor. because as soon as they give youryou’re craving, Joy Yee’s is almost days worth of leftovers. order for their chefs, all of yourguaranteed to have what you’re Also, most of the dishes you food gets ready in less than 20looking for. The list goes on The food itself in Joy Yee’s order give the option of a side minutes. That’s one of Joy Yee’sfor what you can have from never disappoints with every vis- which can be rice, noodles, etc. strong points and maybe eventheir extensive list of plates and it and every group of people that It’s a real disappointment for the why I keep coming back there.dishes. Their menu is categorized I’ve g one with. A popular choice combination of tablesp ace andfor different kinds of dishes. I’d assume for everyone includ- dish size at Joy Yee’s because that All in all, Joy Yee’s is surebeef, chicken,, bubble teas... It’s ing myself would be the orange gives less of an opportunity for to be one of the restaurants youoverwhelming (in a good way) chicken. People always tell me some of the best food to all fit on have to eat at one point in yourjust reading the menu prior to how surprised they are when your table. life. It’s a great place to try withgetting the food. First glancing they first try it there, because your family and friends. Th ey’llat the menu the p rices kind of of how they actually taste the There wouldn’t be a way be sure to have a dish that’ll keepshocks you, but is reasonable. orange part of the food. Joy Yee’s to try Joy Yee’s delicious foods you coming back. http://joyyee.Prices for most of the dishes go is one of the only restaurants without their staff, of course. com/ Evanston, Illinois 5195 23 with orange chicken that actually When you walk in, they want Davis Street 847.733.1900 you to get seated as much as you February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 7
Omega offers delicious food and great service By Amber Echols needed to wait for a ride to dar Burger which was dressed fries were hot and seemed really Earlier tonight at around go home. Walking into the in caramelized onions and BBQ fresh as well.5pm my mom and I enjoyed a restaurant you see a stand filled sauce. She said she liked it alovely walk over to the Omega with pastries such as pie and lot and I could tell by the look Our waitress came to checkrestaurant down the street from strawberry cheesecake. The on her face she really enjoyed on us throughout the mealmy house. The big sign near strawberry cheesecake caught it. I didn’t think I would like it to see if we needed anything,the front of the building read my eye right away. because of the cheddar, but it which was great. After we wereOmega Restaurant / Pancake turned out to be really good. I done, she cleared our table andHouse and Bakery / Voted top 3 The host greeted us kindly got a Fajita Burger which was asked if we wanted dessert. Ifavorite breakfast again / thank and brought us over to a table taco seasoned and was dressed ended up getting a banana splityou...open 24 hours. Tempted sitting us down with a couple of in onions, poblano peppers, and instead of the cheesecake. Myto see if their dinner was just menus. Within about 5 minutes jalapeño jack cheese. I enjoyed mom got a root beer float. Theyas good, my mom and I went the waitress was there with a my burger a lot, it was well were both pretty good althoughinside. basket of bread and a couple done and perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed my banana split better. There was instant warmth glasses of water and asked if we When I bit into the burger itas soon as I swung the doors were ready to order. She carried was very juicy and the zestiness I would agree that theopen, and the smell of fresh a soft smile on her face and was sent a wonderful sensation price was right for the qualitybaked bread filled my nose. very polite. throughout my tastebuds. Both and quantity of the food. TheThere was a nice spot for burgers came with a pickle on BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burg-pre-seating in case the place It only took about 10 min- the side and fries. Biting into er was 11.75 and so was thegot crowded or maybe if people utes for the food to get to our the crunchy pickle, the sourness Fajita burger that I had. I would table, but the bread and water made my cheeks tingle. The kept us satisfied until then. My see OMEGA, mom got a BBQ Bacon Ched- page 17 What do Maine East students think about Chicago food? Quality Chicago Food. We asked 100 Maine East Students what their favorite dish was, COURTESY OF MS. REITZ’S CHICAGO LITERATURE CLASS Quality Prices. and: 58 voted deep dish, 19 voted Italian Beef, 18 voted hot dog, and 5 - Gene and Jude's voted popcorn mix Hot Dog w/ fries: $2.59 We asked 100 Maine East students what their favorite Chicago - Portillo's Restaurant was, and: Italian Beef: $4.85 47 voted Portillo's, 23 voted Gene and Jude's, 17 voted Lou Malnati's, and 13 voted Giordano's - Lou Malnati's \"The Malnati Chicago Classic\": $8.25 Food Etiquette - NEVER put ketchup on your hot dog! What's the most expensive restaurant in Chicago? -Grace's: 652 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 - Average dinner for two: $862.00 http://www.grace-restaurant.com/ Want Authentic meals? - Mexican: Go to Pilsen or Little Village - Chinese: Go to Chinatown - Italian: Go to West Town or Wicker Park Menu's found at: http://www.portillos.com/all-menus/ ... http://www.loumalnatis.com/ ... http://www.geneandjudes.com/8 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
The most anticipated books in 2016 bySaarahJunaid#5- The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury #2- Glass Sword (Book 2 of The Red Queen series) by Victoria AveyardWhat draws me to this book is falls for Aladdin, but now shethe fact that it’s a twist on ev- has to choose between love I had mixed feelings about theeryone's favorite first book in this series, but I haveDisney bandit, or her freedom to agree that this heroine staysand no i’m not from the lamp, true to She has her own thoughts,talking about betraying Aladdin and the series has a little romanceRobin Hood. or being free? I in it. The reason why I’m recom-This is not your can’t wait for this mending this book is because it’stypical Aladdin book. I think it's different; it isn’t a cliched dysto-story, where he unique; you hear pian novel and the plotline wasends up with the countless tales of pretty good. It may have a lovePrincess…. oh no rewritten Cin- triangle and rebellion like otherno. Aladdin finds derella and Snow dystopian books but the thingsZahra's genie White tales. This that make it unique are the soci-lamp in a place is a modern Fan- ety they live in and the heroine. Iwhere magic is tasy of Aladdin. suggest checking out this book if you like fantasy dystopi-outlawed. She Release Date: ans with a hint of romance. Release date: February 9. February 23. #4- Salt to The Sea #1- The Crown (Book 5 of the Selection series) by Ruta Sepetys by Kiera CassThis stand alone novel This is a long awaited book from the Selections series. The lasttells of the WWII-era two books focused on America Singer, now known as Americasinking of the Wilhelm Shreve, and Maxson’s Shreve's eldest daughter’s selection. TheGustloff, a cruise ship daughter, unlike her mother, is bossy and born to rule, and un-loaded with civilians. like her gentle father, she is sarcastic and witty. I think EvelynSepetys wrote Between should end up with Wesley, her mother’s best friend's son whoShades of Gray, an abso- was raised at the palace, but that’s my opinion. This book had alutely beautiful work of cliffhanger ending and left me and most other readers wonder-historical fiction. This ing what would happen next. I recommend checking out theis a book you should other four books before diving into this one and the prequels,read if you're a big fan but I would read this series if you love romance and fantasy.of history. Salt to the Sea Also, the cover of the book is really cute.comes out Feb. 2, 2016. #3- A Torch Against the Night (Book 2 in the Ember in the Ashes series) by Sabaa TahirI. Can’t. Wait. This is the sequel to An Ember in the Ashes. Theauthor wasn’t going to write the second book in the series…. AnEmber in the Ashes was apparently made to be a stand alone. Af-ter the success of the book, the author decided to make a sequel.This book follows the story of Laila who is a slave and Elias, asoldier. Laia trying to free her brothers from the capture goes onan adventure where she ends up a servant in The Empire's greatestmilitary school. She meets Elias who has his own secrets; neitherfeels free. They get into some trouble and soon Elias realizes thathe and Laia’s destinies are intertwined, and that their choiceswill change the fate of the Empire itself. The book comes out inAugust, 2016. February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 9
The Oscars, in Black and White By Nidhi Kadiwala Oscar nominees are white, causing an uproar. Last year, when the same situation occurred, a boycott As the Oscars are approaching, excitement is at an was called and the Oscar attendance rate droppedall-time high in the film industry. Many popular actors by 16%. This year, Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Leeand actresses have been selected for the prestigious have taken to their social medias to publicly criticizeaward, such as Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jen- the Academy and even went so far as to announcenifer Lawrence, and Cate Blanchett. The race for best that their refusal to attend the ceremony.actress seems like a three-way tie with Brie Larson forRoom, Saoirse Ronan for Brooklyn, and Cate Blanch- The real question is, who is to blame here? Is itett for Carol. As of right now, Brie Larson seems to be the Academy or is it the voters or maybe even theleading with her big win at the Golden Globes and the film industry itself? It is hard to believe that manyCritics’ Choice, but Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett African-American actors/actresses weren’t nomi-shouldn’t be undermined. Both received numerousacclaim and nominations for their performances. nated for their roles, despite their outstanding performances. Will Smith in Concussion, As far as the actors go, Leonardo Dicaprio Michael B. Jordan in Creed, and Idris Elba inmight finally have to start preparing his award Beasts of No Nation were all names that nev-speech. His performance in “The Revenant” is er made it to the nomination list. Was this aundoubtedly leading the Best Actor category. Most coincidence, or is there another underlyingcritics agree that competing with DiCaprio on this issue at hand here? Most of the Oscar votersone is going to be tough. He might finally get his are white, approximately 93%. It’s importantmoment on the Oscar stage to remember that most of racism is subcon- scious. The fact of the matter is that most Movies, such as The Martian, The people don’t even know they’re beingRevenant, and The Spotlight have racist. Race preference usually tiesbeen nominated for the Academy in with this subconscious racismAward. After a poll had been taken, as most races generally tend toit was evident that The Spotlight prefer their own race over otherswas coming out on top. However, without even being aware of it.The Revenant is following close But the voters can’t take all thebehind, meaning it could be a close blame. Subconscious racismcall. The Golden Globes had award- can’t be the only fault here. Soed The Revenant as the best drama whose fault is it really?for 2015, but keep in mind that the The truth is that there isGolden Globes and the Oscars don’t no real answer, but the Acade-usually overlap. Others such as The Big my members are trying hard toShort, Mad Max, The Martian, Bridge of mend their pool of nominees forSpies, Room, and Brooklyn are also poten- upcoming years. The head of thetial contenders. With these movies up against Oscars, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, says thateach other, the decision of which one will be she was “heartbroken” when she heardannounced on the Oscar stage isn’t exactly about the controversy. She assures theeasy. public that the Academy is doing every- thing it can to help diversify their selec- Not everyone is so excited about the tions. \"In the coming days and weeks,upcoming awards ceremony. Some even we will conduct a review of our membershipthreaten to boycott. Since last year, a controversyhas risen over the nomination list. A lack of diversity recruitment in order to bring about much-neededhas been noticed for two years straight. A majority of diversity in our 2016 class and beyond.\"10 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
Oscar nominations by the numbers 2016 Pioneer M.E. students attend Theater FestOscars Contest By Yula Sung The Illinois High School learn more about the art in a On January 8, 9, and 10, Theatre Festival dates back non-competitive atmosphere. twenty-five students rep- to 1976; it was started by This festival was first held resented Maine East High Jerry Proffit of Niles East at the University Of Illinois. School at the oldest high High School and Cary Libkin The following year it was school theatre festival in the of Riverside-Brookfield High held at Illinois State Univer- country. Eight of those stu- School. They wanted to cre- sity and it has switched back dents from East were a part ate a state-wide festival event and forth every year. About of the highly selective 2016 where students and teachers All-State production of Rent. of theatre could share the- see THEATER, atrical endeavors as well as next page Enter the contest atbit.ly/OscarsContest2016 or scan this QR code: February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 11
By Sophia Roumeliotis sounding instrumentals and vocals- Urie and guilt (I wonder if Urie is bashing the Frontman of the alter- begins by stating “There’s no sunshine members who left the band?). My favorite native rock group Panic! at the this impossible year/ only black skies and song from the album is ‘House of Memo-Disco, Brendon Urie, kicks clouds full of fear” (which I like because ries’ because it gives off an eerie vibe (andoff the new year by drop- it is not like the typical slow paced songs, Urie’s voice is like velvet- so smooth).ping his fifth studio album, stating everything is rainbows and sun- Being so spooky sounding, the song doesDeath of a Bachelor. Urie is shine/ life is so perfect because everyone stand out, as it doesn’t feel like it shouldnow continuing the band, is in love! It actually shows a certain belong on this album. The apparenteven though he is the only reality where not everything is picture themes are still here though, as he singsmember left- bass guitarists Jon Walk- perfect). about being too young to realize hower and Ryan Ross left in 2008 to pursueother musical careers, while drummer This album can easily be described close of a relationship heSpencer Smith left last year for personal with three words: full of energy. The first had with some-reasons. This new album was a platform track on the album starts off with a chorus one was, andfor Urie to express himself freely without of cheerleaders chanting “tonight we are he now regretsthe constraints of other band members. victorious” and Urie screeching as if he is that they are notIn various interviews, he stated Death of having the time of his life. Loud, upbeat, as close as theya Bachelor was inspired by the styling of and computerized rhythms are apparentFrank Sinatra's music (and he does not in the tracks ‘LA Devotee,’ in which Urie used to be. That, and many other songsdisappoint). shows his love for the city he lives in, and on the album, can Brendon Urie elicits this tribute to ‘The Good, The Bad And The Dirty,’ in describe the storySinatra both vocally and instrumentally, which he reminisces about old memories. of two loversthrough the use of trumpets, piano, and (or really closeexciting musical rhythms. He offers an ar- There are also dark, almost menacing friends) becom-ray of various jazz inspired pieces such as moods scattered throughout the album. ing strangers afterthe fast paced and upbeat ‘Crazy = Genius’ Urie showed his desire to create new mu- a while. Overall,and ‘Hallelujah’ and slower pieces where sic in the song ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ as Death of aUrie shows off his vocal range and love for he starts with “welcome to the end of eras” Bachelorhis wife in ‘Death of a Bachelor.’ The final as an indication that, as the other band was unex-piece, ‘Impossible Year,’ is a showstopper, members left, Panic! is a new band with a pected, ex-where I imagine Urie strolling on stage, new sound. That song in particular is an citing, anddrawing slow, exaggerated movements. interesting one- it comes off as vile and addicting.That song’s lyrics contrast the pretty selfish (I can’t help but think that Urie is Rating: singing as the King of the Underworld). 7/10 Many of the darker songs on the album carry themes of regret, love, loss, THEATER, There’s always something to gives students the opportuni- Magno made the cut. In the from page 11 do for everyone, so you can ty to do a college search and crew, from the hundreds thatone-fourth of high schools in do something to improve talk to the representatives interviewed for a spot, fourthe state attend every year. your own skills or even take directly instead from just a students, Agata Pacia, Tristan Having attended this fes- a workshop to learn new website or email. Gammel, Gaby Szczepaniec,tival since sophomore year, skills. All workshops are and Janel Leon made it. ForI can say all three years have extremely interactive and are One of the big events the cast, out of about thebeen such a positive experi- run by either other theatre of IHSTF every year is the 400 kids that auditioned 44ence. At fest, activities range directors from high schools/ All-State production. Any were chosen and two werefrom acting classes, improv, colleges or run by theatre af- high schooler in the state from East, Derek Liavas andtheatre dance, Latin dance, filiated groups from schools. of Illinois could have audi- myself.yoga, lighting class, scenic Another great event fest tioned to be apart of the cast,design, drag make-up, shows offers is the college room, crew, or pit. In the pit which Overall, IHSTF is a greatto watch, and so much more. which is basically a huge only had six seats available, experience and is something space of college booths. It two Maine East students, I will definitely miss from Cassie Opena and Matthew high school experiences.12 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
Chance the Rapper addresses Chicago’s violenceBy Gloria Gadjanski A $100,000 check was given between six schools to get books, and help fund com- Chicago has been struggling with situation and wants to do everything heviolence for many years. Rappers can to help. Hours after the rapper posted puter labs.talk about this “Chiraq violence” a tweet about it, $7,500 had been raised Other rappers from Chicagoin their songs and try to get and within a few days, that amount had such as Lil Durk, G Herbo, andtheir audience to turn the tripled. You can go check it out on his King Louie have joined inother cheek and stop it. Twitter page @Chancetherapper to get the movement for socialOne of Chicago’s hottest involved. change. “Put The Gunsyoung rappers, Chance Down.” Chicago’sThe Rapper, who was But it doesn’t stop there. Chance also silliest rapper, Chiefnamed “Outstanding joined a campaign to donate money to Keef, created a con-youth of the Year” by Chicago Public Schools. He even got other cert to stop violenceChicago, is doing more celebrities who are not from Chicago such but was immediate-than just talking. as Sway Calloway and Christina Milian. ly shut down because he has some legal issues. Aliki Chance is a part of the #SaveChicagocampaign that his dad started. He wanted David from Hologram USA stated,to send out a message and get hip hop and “Shame on the mayor and police chief ofR&B radios such as 107.5 and 92.3 to say, Hammond for shutting down a voice that“Put your guns down Chicago.” Chance can create positive change in a communitythe Rapper posted it on social media and in desperate need. And for takingChicago went 42 hours without any gun away money that could have gone toviolence. It was a great accomplishment help the victims’ families.” He continuedknowing that his fans were listening to him on saying that it was a legal event and hein stopping the shootings, even if it was for did not deserve to be stopped. Before Keefa short amount of time. got kicked out, he told the crowd to, “Stop the violence. Stop the killing. Stop the non- Not only did Chance hold a free sense. Let the kids grow up.”concert in Chicago last summer for teensto help stop violence, he also joined a non- I encourage all of us to do somethingprofit charity to give jackets to the home- to help. Most people start to do somethingless. This coat is said to be water-resistant when their favorite artists encourageand self-heating and can be used a sleeping them. Spread the word to help Chicagobag. He has witnessed Chicago’s homeless in stopping gun violence and helping the homeless.Flatbush Zombies are not for the light-hearted By Rod Colon iconic, from their music to their different beast coast nation. The famous undead trio, Meechy look than other rappers and artists. We Some other iconic albums the zombiesDarko, Juice, and Erick the Architect, rise don’t know what to expect from the threeup back from the dead to give the fans this year, but it’s sure to leave us all wanting have dropped took everyone by surprisewhat they've been wanting for. Flatbush more. 3001 Laced Odyssey should be a with the meaning of the songs and thezombies will be releasing a new album to good album and a good start to kick off the album itself in entirety. Better off deadtheir collection called 3001: Laced Odyssey, Zombies’ rain of undead terror across the kicked off with its song “Amerikkkan Pie,” awhich will be dropping on March 11th. song that left goosebumps with its messageThe Flatbush Zombies became well known to fight against the “American way”. “Thethrough their albums D.R.U.G.S and Better government loves guns till they aimed atOff Dead and their EP with The Under- you, ain't no tellin what I might do forachievers. the red white and blue.” The song left the The Zombies stated back in 2015 that hearts of fans questioning America and itsthey would have an album ready to go in ways. The album was mostly political, butearly 2016, but did not release the name of the group changed their style by adding thethe album. They are also starting a 43-stop R&B song 222. In it Erick the Architecttour to kick off the release of their album shows that he can do more than just rap.after it drops. The Flatbush Zombies are The trio has also matured by not see ZOMBIES, next page February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 13
Rest in peace, Starman: David Bowie 1947–2016 Famous Pop/Rock singer David Bowie died on news came out many were very disturbed. “BowieJanuary 10th, 2016 from his off and on battle with was still writing on his deathbed, you could say,” Ivoliver cancer; he was 69. This devastating newshas lead his fans to reminisce about all of van Hove told the website, dutchnews.nl. “Ihis achievements, the characters he por- saw a man fighting. He fought like a liontrayed, and even the abstract artwork and kept working like a lion throughwithin his videos. it all. I had incredible respect for that.” Van Hove, a theatre direc- David Bowie was born on January tor who worked with Bowie, said8th, 1947 to an English family in Brix- that Bowie would not give up. Heton, London. He was a very talented, had many troubles trying to explainopen minded man. He inspired many to Mr. Hove, as well as others, why heyoung audiences to love themselves, wasn’t able to attend rehearsals, until hewhile the world along with the media, finally confessed to him. Within his lastwas constantly telling them not to. This month Bowie released his new singlebrang much attention to individuals “Lazarus” which has him trapped onaround the world who loved his strange what appears to be a hospital bed, withappearances, along with his beautifuleyes. A few of his most popular hits bandages covering his eyes indicating hiswere “Space Oddity, “The man who sold illness. He was telling the world through histhe world,” “Heros,” and “Let’s dance.” He music that this was his goodbye.has sold over 135 million of his albumsworldwide. Bowie’s was mourned by his loved ones at home and across the world. His family decide Bowie’s death was an utter surprise con- to have him cremated and to bury his ashes at asidering he kept his condition a secret for so secret grave. David Bowie was a distinct icon wholong. Throughout his life, many knew him as may be gone but will be remembered.a heavy smoker and drug user. When the dreadful ~By Mary Yousif ZOMBIES, from page 13 everywhere. more. Meech’s style of rapping overthrew always rapping about drugs, but also things The Flatbush Zombies debut album, Juice’s style but that doesn't mean anyone that happen in life that seem wrong but go didn’t like it. unnoticed. The Architect, a member and D.R.U.G.S (Death and Reincarnation Un- producer made songs pop out like crazy by der God’s Supervision) was literally about From this album they would go on adding so many different types of music the name. They were a trio group from the to feature in songs with other big known genres into their songs and made beats that Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York rappers such as, Asap Rocky, Asap Ant, are far more complex than what they did who loved drugs and didn’t care who knew. Danny Brown. They also made a collab before. They took styles of different artists The best thing about this album was the mixtape with The Underachievers called and made them work within their favor, beats. Erick the Architect made beats that Clockwork Indigo. The Flatbush Zombies songs like MRAZ had a dark but cheery would keep up with the flow of rappers are clearly the leaders of the new world, the sound to it which got the attention of fans Meech and Juice. Erick was the lesser beast coast movement, and they're empire14 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016 known Zombie at the time, so once he was will just keep growing. This album is not put on a track the fans started wanting for the light hearted.
Poetry Slam Team performs for Maine East studentsMaine East’s Poetry Slam Team showed their fellow stu-dents last week why they are one of the best slam teams inthe Chicago area. Along with some eloquent teacher per-formances, the team gave an outstanding day-long perfor-mance in the auditorium for students, faculty, and staff. February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 15
‘Songs for a New World’ breaks new musical ground By Derek Liavas “A new world just across the ocean.” Those are the open- ing lyrics to Jason Robert Brown’s earth-shattering musical, Songs for a New World, and those words capture the essence of the show perfectly. This show is not your typical Bye Bye Birdie or Guys and Dolls; a musical of this caliber has never existed before. Often described as a “song cycle,” JRB’s Songs for a New World has no concrete plot/story line. It is instead a collection of songs filled with multiple (shifting?) characters and conflicts all revolving around a similar theme: A New World. \"It's about one mo- ment,” says Brown. “It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back.\" All of songs in the show involve this journey into the new world and how to handle the challenges faced along the way; be they coping with losing a lover, an unexpected pregnancy, and suicide to name a few. The creativity Brown put into creating this musical is enlightening. He was able to craft such an exciting story without the restrictions of the conventional musical. He didn’t feel the need to write out the story detail by detail or give the char- acters extensive background stories. Instead he allows the audience to experience the char- acters and conflicts for ourselves. I truly felt like I was on this journey to the new world alongside these characters. In the song “I’d Give It All for You” we experience the story of two lovers who have fallen out of love, but when reunited realize they cannot live without one another. Brown does not give us much background of these characters; we do not know the lovers names, we don’t know why they fell from each other. All we know is that the char- acters “tried to believe it was better without you,” but they both realize that they still love one another. In the song “Just One Step” we learn about a mother who is threatening to jump off a building because her husband Murry isn’t giving her the attention she believes she deserves. Although this song has a more literal and fixed story, Brown doesn’t set us up with prior knowledge, we experience what the woman is feeling in the moment. That is the power of music, he leaves it up to us to soak up the emotion and meaning of his stories.16 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
Art makes you smart By Hibba Hussein cherished, and a whole variety of other infor- were also asked to write an essay. “One doesn't need to have test tubes and mation.” Those paintings opened pathways The students who visited the artcalipers to measure the utility of art in soci- for so much more to be discovered, and notety.” said Quora answer man Frank Young. just in the realm of art. museums scored better than their peersUsually what pops up into people's’ minds on essays evaluating artwork, and also hadwhen they hear “Art” are paintings or draw- Art is one of the most important and higher scores for tolerance and empathy.ings. Art in actuality is a very broad term that useful things modern society has. It opens The difference was even greater for rural,encompasses various creative activities such up pathways in the brain, which is very low-income, or minority students, many ofas dance, music, literature, painting, drawing, important for all the academic subjects, whom had never visited a museum before.sculpting, photography and much more. including chemistry, math, and English, all Everyone who went on the tour was moreAnything that expresses beauty or emotion of which require the brain to step out of its likely to come back to the museum—allin an imaginative way is considered art. A box and find new ways to solve or analyze 11,000 students later got free tickets, butsplatter of yellows on a black chalkboard may problems. surprisingly, the students who didn’t have thelook like vandalism to some, but to others it chance to originally attend were less likely toexpresses a dot of sunshine in a rather dull, The New York Times reported on an ever come.black life. One of the beauties of art is the fact experimental study where some social scien-that different people interpret it in different tists partnered up with the Crystal Bridges Those improved scores were only afterways. Museum of American Art and randomly as- one museum visit. If art is given a bit more Take a look back to prehistoric times. signed school tours. About 11,000 students focus, then who knows how many scores willThe Cave of Altamira, located near Santand- and 500 teachers participated in the study. improve. And art is not something you'reer, Spain, has paintings from over 40,000 The students were split up, some attended either born with or you don't have. It’s a skillyears ago. These paintings have been very the museum, while the others went on a you improve with time and effort, like anyuseful, says Young. “From these paintings, different field trip. Several weeks after the other subject out there.scientist are able to determine the time they visit to the museum, the students were givenlived, the animals they hunted, what they a survey that assessed knowledge of art, as What better way is their to find your well as tolerance, historical empathy and creative side than to pick any type of art class sustained interest in visiting art museums from the spectrum of options Maine East has and other cultural institutions. The students to offer. As the wise once said, “art makes you smart!” ZIA’S, from page 7 had the strong aroma of the spice cherry to- OMEGA, from page 8with hazelnuts. This dish is from the appetiz- mato sauce. I was extremely pleased with my say the dessert was also quiteer section of the menu, but comes in either meal and so was Alexandra. I took a bite of reasonable; my banana split wasa half or full order. I ordered something I’ve hers as well and then I understood why she $5.75 which included 3 portionsnever tried before and I’m sure glad I did. ordered the same exact thing as the previous of ice cream, a banana, straw-I asked for the Linguini Pescatore which is time. The ravioli filled with butternut squash berries, strawberry syrup anda fisherman’s pasta that includes shrimp, is a little more on the sweet side of the spec- whipped cream and a cherry onscallops, mussels, clams, calamari, and mixed trum. Alexandra ate her entire meal, while top. My mom’s root beer floatwith a spicy cherry tomato sauce. I had to take half of mine home. During the was $4.55 and it included ice duration of our dinner, the waitress continu- cream and sparkling water with 15 minutes later, our meals arrived. I ously asked us if we were enjoying our meals whipped cream on top. Theythought it was going to take longer than and if we needed anything else - not to the were both outstanding. All thethat, and I’m sure glad it didn’t because I was point of being annoying though. She knew sugar makes you hyper and wantstarving. The waitress asked us if there was exactly how to be the perfect waitress. We to get busy and do something.anything else we needed. We said no, so she didn’t have enough room for dessert, so wewished us a nice dinner and was on her way. asked for our check, and we were on our way. After our food digested we caught our waiters attention and My meal arrived with a side bowl so This restaurant is a little more on the told her we were ready for thethat I could dispose the shells of my mussels pricy end. I would recommend going for bill. It was a total of $37.05. Iand clams. The first bite of an amazingly a celebration of some sort. However, like paid the total with my debit cardprepared, cooked meal is one of the reasons I I mentioned, you definitely get what you and I left a $6 dollar tip. Whenenjoy eating out at nice restaurants. The pasta pay for so even if you’re just going to enjoy we were on our way out every-was cooked to a perfect point of softness, and a weekend evening out with a loved one, one told us to have a good nightthe seafood component of my meal the same. it’s definitely a restaurant to keep in mind. and happy holidays. We had anI wouldn’t recommend my meal to anyone Other than the hectic entrance I would say awesome visit at Omega and wewho doesn’t like to get their hands a little everything else in this restaurant is perfect. hope to be going back soon.dirty, because you have to grab the shells and Five stars from me. Go enjoy a nice out attake out the edible inside part by yourself. Zia’s Trattoria for a fine Italian cuisine; you February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 17While my meal smelled like seafood, it also won’t regret it.
Time will tell if Bulls can contend for the title He fractured his left By Adnan Basic orbital bone in the the ground. It showed that the Cavs, having a 15 point lead Whenever a team fires preseason, meaning players still needed to adjust. in the third quarter. Whethera coach who was a mainstay that he had to wear Another Rose injury looked or not this could finally be thefor several years, a transition a mask for the first to be a killer, but it thankfully turning point in the season, noperiod is expected. After elim- couple of months. didn’t become a big deal. A six one truly knows.ination to the Cavaliers in the He did not look game winning streak lookedplayoffs last season, Tom Thi- natural in the mask, to be a turning point of the The Bulls have been doingbodeau was let go by the team. and it affected his season, but it was followed as well as they did last year.The decision made sense, and game. with three losses. To open up Considering that they’ve got adidn’t stir up much controver- the NBA’s new Saturday Night rookie coach this year, it lookssy. In came Fred Hoiberg, from The season primetime games, the Bulls to be a good sign. The BullsIowa State. A young coach, went on, without went to Cleveland to face their have showed that can be verywith only collegiate experience, the Bulls going on rivals. In what may have been good. Now, they need to proveHolberg was expected to bring any sort of streak. Chicago's best game of the they can be consistent. They’llsomething new and exciting to Then, after a couple year, the Bulls handled the have to be if they want to bethe table. So far, the jury is still of uninspiring genuine title contenders.out. The Bulls sit at 25-18, 3rd losses, Jimmy Butlerin the conference. Although publicly called out his coach.good for now; there is still a He told the media, “I believe inlot more room for this team to the guys in this locker room,grow. yeah. But I also believe… we The offseason was an un- probably have to be coached aeventful one, with the only new lot harder at times. I’m sorry.signing being Bobby Portis, I know Fred’s a laid-back guy,who the Bulls drafted with the and I respect him for that. But22nd overall pick. The regular when guys aren’t doing whatseason started off brilliantly, they’re supposed to do, you’vewinning a tight game against got to get on guys, myselfthe Cavaliers on opening night. included.” The comments areAs usual, the main storyline especially interesting consider-was the health of Derrick Rose. ing that Thibodeau was known for running his players into COURTESY OF MS. REITZ’S CHICAGO LITERATURE CLASS18 | THE PIONEER | February 8, 2016
1,000 reasons to cheer a stellar careerSenior Janelle Alba Photos by Jose MaurasGarner scored her1,000th point as a BASKETBALL, scored, the Warriors were “It was a tough game,”Blue Demon. She is from page 20 unable to score again, so said senior Wilson Noriega.the first girls player Maine East won yet another “We ground that one out.to reach that scoring remained in the third quarter. conference game, bumping Everyone stepped up whenmilestone since 2006. But the Demons were able to their record up to 13 wins they needed to. It was a good“I’m so happy for make a comeback and started and 7 loses. team win.”Janelle,” said Coach to take the lead. The scoreHanusiak. “Proud of was very close throughouther for reaching 1000 the fourth quarter with bothpoints and honored teams fighting for the victory.to be part of it as her With only a few seconds leftcoach. She deserves till the game’s end and Maineevery accolade and East in the lead, the Warriorsrecognition that tied the game, leaving Mainecomes with this East with only 1 second to trybecause she has and avoid an overtime.worked really hardfor four years.” The Demons were unable to score another basket, and SWIMMERS, so the two teams had to play from page 20 for another four minutes to determine who would win the with a time of 26.66. game. Within the last 47.4 Senior and Captain seconds of overtime, a foul on Maine West allowed Maine Owen Trier also PRed East get the ball and take in the 200 yard free fast the lead. After the Demons at 2:32.22 placing third. Joshua Espinoza, junior and captain swam the 200 yard free fastest at a time of 2:01.84 placing third and continued placing fourth in the 100 yard free fastest at 53.09 contrib- uting 26.5 points to the Demons overall score. The Demons placed fourth overall at the invite with 228 points tallied from each event. The Demons have three more meets until Conference and Sectionals including Senior Night. February 8, 2016 | THE PIONEER | 19
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