If you tune in to any conversation between students at SLA, you will mostly find yourself listening to some talk about movies and tv shows. Scandal, Once Upon A Time, Arrow, Walking Dead, Agents of Shield, and Attack on Titans– students here have a wide range of tastes. But there’s one show that has hit it big with most students: Orange Is The New Black. Those who enjoy the tv show would comment about the crazy shenanigans and problems the characters do and get into. The outrageous jokes as well as just the plot in general. For the past year fans have been on a cliffhanger and have been waiting for what seems like forever for June 12th, so they can continue the story and see what happens in season three. Before you watch season 3, it best to catch up on the past seasons and maybe just read this for a recap of the most memorable things that happened. To prepare for this article, I tried reading episode summaries and picking out the most important parts, but you cannot simply sum up 26 episodes in one article and keep it interesting. Also doing so takes the opportunity to witness it all over again. Instead, here are two that I feel are the most memorable moments of the past two seasons that shows why this show is so interesting and should be watched by all: One of my favorite moments of Orange Is The New Black Season 1 was when Crazy Eyes was Piper denied her a relationship, and eventually told her off So she decides to get up in the middle of the night and walk to Piper’s bunk and pee on the floor while keeping eye contact with the awoken Piper. My second favorite moment of Orange Is The New Black is a scene close to the cliffhanger of season two when Vee is ran over by the van, which is being driven by Rosa who escaped the prison as well. A look into season 3 is what all fans of Orange Is The New Black want right now with June 12th approaching fast. There is said to be more characters, a possibility of Larry no longer appearing. Also Alex is returning. According to (name the source) Faith and Motherhood is the new theme for this season’s plot, which could reveal the arrival of a certain pregnant inmate. No matter what, the season is released after grades are due for the year, so you can binge watch without worrying about being late on your homework!
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Why Hannibal Lecter is the Best Dressed Man on Television
Sean Morris
Staff Writer
In celebration of Hannibal’s Hotly anticipated 3rd season premiere tonight I thought I’d share my personal views on why the good doctor is, in my (almost) professional opinion, why he is the best dressed man on television
- He’s not afraid of color
Most tv men in suits are locked within an almost clone like coordination- dark suit white shirt, dark tie- however hannibal is constantly wearing exciting patterns and colors that diminish everyone else on TV honestly. He can rock a crisp white three piece during the winter (which is unheard of but oh look he did it), a fan favorite red/ dark grey windowpane, blues and browns with very regal and commanding peak lapels and fittings that don’t just cast a shadow over everyone else- its the whole god-damn sun.
- He’s consistent, but not a slave
Typically, at least for the first three seasons found in three piece plaid suits with peaked lapels and a ticket pocket button cuff spread collar shirts, pocket squares, and paisley ties. While that already outshines most characters on tv, he doesn’t stop there- on one occasion he had a velvet jacket and ascot, this season he’s doing more with double breasted suits, and another stunning white suit.
- Even his more casual is better than most
While he doesn’t have a big casual wardrobe, when he’s found in his beautiful textured button up shirts, or even his excellently made leather jackets (also debuting this season) he stands on top of a mountain over.
In conclusion eat it (pun intended) Don Draper, Barney Stinson and the rest, and bow to the king, or, better yet, kiss the cook.
SLA Says Goodbye Teachers
Chhievling Seng
Staff Writer
After the end of this school year, SLA will be seeing several people leave — and not just
the graduating seniors. Physics Teacher Ms. Echols and English Teacher Ms.Rami will no longer be teaching here at SLA.
Ms. Echols will be going to graduate school at University of Washington to study physical oceanography. She will be learning specifically about climate change. climate change.
The work is definitely different than physics. “I am interested in non-traditional science,” Ms. Echols said. She also likes learning outside the classroom. “It can lead to one of the best learning experiences, whether you’re in high school or college.”
It was a hard decision for Ms.Echols to leave SLA, but she had been teaching for about 9 years, and had always been interested in going to grad school and be a little bit more closer to home, since she is not from Philly.
“I will really miss the SLA community.”
Ms. Rami will also be leaving the classroom, and will be working on the policy around teacher engagement and turning to teachers to find best ideas for education around the nation, with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
“I will being teachers around the country to share resources and best ideas for improving education.”
Ms. Rami admits that leaving SLA will be tough.
“ It was the hardest professional decision I ever made. It’s bittersweet to leave, because I am also moving to seattle. But this opportunity gives me a different kind of impact in the field of education. I did not want to pass it up.”
“Thanks to SLA for the past four years.”
So who will be replacing Ms. Echols and Ms. Rami?
For Physics, a new teacher has already been hired: Mr.Enzweiler.
For English, Mr. Block is going to switch from teaching History to English. Mr.Todd will teach both 10 and 12th history next year.
Also a new history teacher has already been hired: Ms.Rapoport.
Editorial: SLA Students Want Change
In Philadelphia, there are over 200 school district schools that serve over 140,000 students. Within each student lies an opinion. Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the United States, while holding a population total over 1,500,000. I know throwing these statistics at you is unorthodox, but to make a point, it needed to be done. At Science Leadership Academy (SLA) we take in a lot of information each day. The atmosphere becomes intoxicating to always hear and feel the same position constantly. SLA students live in a double edged sword environment. The liberal bubble that students have is wonderful and it keeps debates and conflicts to minimum. You and I know that this is not the real world. Students at SLA have their own opinions to share and their own attitude.
This editorial was created to simply state what SLA’s students concerns and issues that pertain to all Philadelphia students.
Education
The towering issue is education. It is not a quick overnight fix. It also didn’t happen overnight. Funding for all parts of education is and will be an issue for an extensive period of time. Students at SLA concerned with education are drawn from the lack of funding the school district provides for Philadelphia students. It becomes embarrassing to attend a school in which you know they can’t even afford a full staff. These are just a few issues SLA students have with education funding. The list is endless.
Police Brutality
There is nothing people don’t already know about this advancing issue. The streets of Philly are emerging into a battlefield. Philadelphia students are trapped in the middle of this raging battle of unnecessary violence. The biggest concern that SLA students have for Philadelphia students are our city’s stop and frisk laws.
Teen Violence
Teen violence is an issue that the SLA student body does not take lightly. Teen violence in Philadelphia has been taking a major leap in the last 20 years. For students enrolled in inner city schools it is a massive wave of trauma. Flash mobs and the infamous “knock -out-challenges” were issues that needed to be changed immediately. SLA students still want to address this issue and let it be known to the officials of the city.
Solutions to our issues are very complicated but the SLA community has come up with ideas that help us manage miscommunication that students have about how the school district and state work together. We all need to take a stand on what we think is the right movement. In order for us to be more educated about the political issues in Philly is to immerse yourself in information.If the government doesn’t defend the interests of children, who will?
I am not a second rate citizen or why I’m tired of having to fight be treated like a human being over an idea
By Sean Morris
Staff Writer
Soon the Supreme Court will make its historic ruling as to whether or not gay marriage should be legal in all 50 states. A few weeks ago, in response to this, a group of anti gay marriage advocates, one of thousands, protested against this mostly citing religion and an erosion of family values.
Here’s the thing: I don’t care what your religion says: but you do not get to decide my rights based on it. And I am tired of people using it as an excuse.
First of all, this country is based upon religious freedom and secular government. I mean I could believe in the great wookie monster if I damn well please, but should I get to write laws based off what he says? No. Its because not everyone will believe as the lawmakers do, so they can’t write laws based off of it, ergo they should not push down gay rights because of it, especially as there’s even evidence to show that marriage came before Christianity.
I remember when current Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said: “Because today we’ve reached the point in our society where if you do not support same-sex marriage, you are labeled a homophobe and a hater.” Well what else do you call it Marc? You don’t think I’m entitled to the same rights as everyone else? you’re getting defensive about being called a “hater”, but you are one.
Some people might like to have civil unions instead, which I pretty consider the equivalent to the “colored” water fountains- a separate but “equal” policy. And another wanna- be President Rick Santorum has said that if the Supreme Court decides in favor federal marriage equality, then he will actively fight it. And they aren’t the only ones- I think every GOP candidate for the presidency thus far, and any newcomers, will be against gay marriage, and probably gay rights overall. These people all have a chance to become leader of the free world and they don’t even respect the freedom of people.
These candidates are a part of the larger war against the LGBT community by usage of religion, and I am damn tired of it. Religion does not have precedence over the rights of human beings. If you took a child and you raised him in different households of different religions, he’ll likely practice what he’s taught, but if he is gay then he’ll never stop being gay. People are born gay, but they aren’t born with a religious identity. However using their religious identity people have killed others- sometimes even their own children- and used the excuse of religion. Now some people might say that these people don’t represent the current group of Christians as a whole. However, that argument quickly becomes the “not all men” or “not all cops” defense, which just does not hold up. When a group of people have messed up a system and perverted it this much, the only way it will get better is with a massive system change. Therefore, a person’s identity that exists at birth and cannot change needs to be protected over belief systems that CAN change. Human rights are important enough to do so.
I think the protection of discrimination due to religious beliefs needs to come to end. It’s been used to keep the status quo of racism, slavery, women as second- class citizens and so much more.When we allow a single religion to influence the law, then how are we different than many of the governments we are fighting in other parts of the world? All people, with all their unique and individual loves, emotions, and stories deserve the protection and rights of their government.