THE KNIGHT TIMES - September 2017

INSIDE
Features 2
Sports 5
Entertainment 6
Opinions 7
Boys
Volleyball
Team looks for
first seed in
South Zone
Challenger
Football
EHS community
serves others
through athletics
Arts and
Athletics
Night
Prospective
students consider
Knight life
THE KNIGHT TIMES
Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
September 2017 4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401 www.ehshouston.org Volume 33, Issue 2
Post Oak School
welcomed on
EHS campus
ISABELLA GOODMAN
Staff Writer
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,
the EHS community continues to gather
together to help those in need. During the
devastation, our neighbor, the Post Oak
School, was severely affected. The storm
damaged a large part of the lower school,
and when they reached out for help, Episcopal
eagerly welcomed them with open
arms. As a community, we are eager and
ready to help and welcome the Post Oak
school. It is times like these when we need
to go out of the norm to extend support and
the love of our entire community to those
affected in these times of distress.
On September 11, five classes with 25-
27 kids each joined our community. They
are being roomed in the first floor of the B-
building as well as the Bishop’s Parlor and
Grade level deans enhance student support program
New system installed to further aid the EHS community
The Grade Level Dean system is a new feature this year designed to split the student body into quarters, allowing for more focus
on individual needs of students. The goal of the GLDs is to create a more effective way to help the student body individually.
The grade-level deans this year are Mr. Wayne Jones, Mrs. Meghan Moake, Mrs. Jessica Adams, and Mr. Eric Lerch. Photo by
Lauren Porter.
Post Oak School teacher Ms. Lindsay
Mistretta teaches her students in one of
the classrooms at EHS. Photo by Lauren
Porter.
in the transept for music classes. The students
will be staying with us for 4-8 weeks
while their facilities are repaired.
Post Oak students are not eating on
campus, and they are being picked up and
dropped off on a schedule that does not coincide
with the EHS bell system, specifically
to avoid any disruption and to make
sure the children do not feel overwhelmed.
While there is a group of older students
who mainly stay in the Bishop’s Parlor, the
younger children in B-building are always
given teacher escorts. That being said, the
children arrive on the EHS campus at 9:00
a.m. and leave around 3:00 p.m.
In the wake of such a catastropic natural
disaster, we are always more than happy,
excited, and willing to welcome others to
our community in their time of need.
CAMI PYNE
Staff Writer
EHS has installed four grade deans for
the new school year, and The Knight Times
spoke with Senior Level Dean Mrs. Jessica
Adams to get a better idea of how these
new deans can benefit students. The program
was created to specialize on students’
individual needs instead of one administrator
in charge of 800 people.
Replacing the former student and academic
deans, grade level deans will, as the
school website explains, help students and
parents by grade level with all things academic
and student life related, including
schedules, courses, issues with teachers,
workload, planned absences, extenuating
circumstances, honor and discipline, and
any other issues that come up. Considering
the newness of the position, inquiries
among students about what a grade level
dean is have been frequent.
What is a grade level dean?
“Replacing the former student and academic
deans, our new grade level deans
will help students and parents by grade
level with all things academic and studentlife
related, including schedules, courses,
issues with teachers, workload, planned
absences, extenuating circumstances, honor
and discipline, and any other issues that
come up individually or that are unique to
the particular grade level.”
Why has EHS started this new program?
“The school is growing, and we want to
be able support every student who walks
through our doors. By having grade-level
deans (GLD), the school can break up the
student body into more manageable groups
and provide targeted support. The GLD
will serve as an “expert” in the curriculum
and issues particular to that grade (think
transitioning to EHS, chemistry, junior research,
college applications, etc.).”
What should a student consult with a
grade level dean for?
“Pretty much anything! We can help you
with academic issues (coming up with an
action plan to improve performance, serving
as a liaison between student and teacher,
helping with your coursework), scheduling
issues (adding or dropping classes),
student life (Want to talk? Having a bad
day? Want to share something exciting?),
planned absences, and more.”
What permissions can a grade-level
dean provide to students?
“As of right now, students must have our
permission to change their schedule, have
a planned absence, and go to the parking
garage during the school day.”
Who are the grade level deans?
Ninth Grade— Mr. Eric Lerch
Tenth Grade— Mrs. Meghan Moake
Eleventh Grade— Mr. Wayne Jones
Twelfth Grade— Mrs. Jessica Adams
Dean of Students— Mr. Kim Randolph
Students are encouraged to reach out to
their grade-level dean for most matters.

2 The Knight Times
Features
Auction comes home after 30 years off-campus
LAUREN PORTER
Editor-in-Chief
The annual EHS Auction is returning
to the Episcopal campus this year with
the theme California Dreaming: A Knight
on the Golden Coast. The auction will be
held in the Hildebrand Athletic Center
on February 23 and Alkek Gym will be
transformed into an iconic, mid-century
modern, Palm Springs oasis. The event
is a great social event for all of the EHS
parents to attend and raise money for the
school.
Before the auction, there are many
stages of planning and luncheons held to
spread the word about the night. Auction
Chairs Mrs. Tammy Barringer and Mrs.
Molly Shaffer have been working since
February to plan the event and develop a
theme for the auction and the luncheons.
The luncheons this year are themed
around many classic California destina-
tions along a “vintage road trip,” such as
Pebble Beach, Santa Barbara, and La Jolla.
The luncheons are available to all EHS
parents and are posted on the website.
There are many ways to get involved
in the auction. There are items to bid on
online, and during the night there will
be a silent auction and a live auction. To
capture the Palm Springs theme, the entire
gym will take one week to transform as
the flooring is placed and lighting staged.
At the event everyone will have the opportunity
to bid for items and receive an
auction program with all of the items for
bid.
In the auction program, there will also
be ads for businesses, so if you are interested
in promoting your business, be sure
to contact the auction chairs.
The auctioneer for the night will be Mr.
Stephen C. Lewis, one of Houston’s most
well-known volunteer auctioneers. He has
overseen the Episcopal auction for several
years and has raised money for many
charities through auctions.
All of the money raised by the auction
will go directly to the school and impact
students through financial aid, the support
of educational programs, and the maintenance
of buildings and grounds.
Be sure to get involved with this year’s
auction as it returns to campus for the first
time in 30 years.
Knights give back through Challenger Football
PRESTON WITT
Staff Writer
Every year, the Knights football team
and cheerleaders along with dozens of
volunteers, NAHS members, and teachers
come together to give back to the community
with Challenger Football.
This past Wednesday, the event was held
for young students with particular learning
challenges who are not able to be involved
in competitive sports through the thrill of
an exciting intersquad. Challenger brings
the whole EHS community together to
dedicate an afternoon of fun to the kids.
The idea of Challenger Football is to
have a simulated football game in which
special needs athletes are able to participate.
The event creates lasting memories
and the true talent of the children. With
the help from members of the EHS Athletic
Pillar, the Challenger athletes will do
everything involved in a football game,
from scoring touchdowns and catching
passes to dancing during their touchdown
celebrations. The game is a non-competitive
experience with zero pressure put on
any of the Challenger athletes.
The Challenger players have a great time
every year along with the EHS football
team. Senior quarterback Jack Grams said
he enjoys the event because “it gives back
to the community and the kids who might
not be able to participate in the opportunities
that most kids in our program have.”
The knights look forward to this annual
event and cannot wait for the experience.
Coach Steve Leisz hands off a football to an excited Challenger athlete as he runs for a touchdown for the EHS Knights during
last year’s event on Simmons Field. Photo by PhotoJ.
'SU P with Soph
SOPHIA HENRY
Staff Member
Hey Goofs and Gaffs! Here’s the inside
scoop on the life of a quirky Episcopal
gal.
Clayton Reid and I are bringing back the
most iconic performance at any EHS pep
rally - that’s right…COLOR GUARD!
Sensei Ashley Pineda will be teaching us
newbies how a true vet color guard rolls.
Now I know what you’re thinking,
“Well, gosh golly, Sophia, when are you
going to be able to strut the new color
guard routine out when football season
has already started?” Have no fear. My
cat-like reflexes, that I have been perfecting
since birth, will allow a silly goose
like myself to throw a plastic gun in the
air and execute a couple of high definition
tricks.
RECRUITMENT IS HAPPENING!
If anyone is interested in joining color
guard, please email me at shenry2018@
ehshouston.org.
LAUREN PORTER
Editor-in-Chief
El Houston Latin Fest es el 15 de octubre
con propósito de promover la diversidad
de todas las culturas latinoamericanas.
¡Habrá música, comida, bailes y
mucho más de la cultura latina! En el
festival podrás bailar y escuchar música
de artistas latinos como Rudy Rincon,
Alex Wayne, Tito Rojas, Carlos Nuño y
Anthony Torres. Asegúrate de conseguir
tus entradas para el Houston Latin Fest de
este año y apoya a todas las comunidades
hispanas en Houston. Una porción de la
venta de boletos será para los afectados
por el Huracán Harvey. El festival será en
Your Spanish Corner
el Hobby Event Center en el 9906 Gulf
Freeway. Además, es el Mes de la herencia
hispana del 15 de septiembre al 15 de
octubre.
Atención: El concierto de Enrique Iglesias
y Pitbull se pospone hasta el 16 de
noviembre.

Features
Pillars promote Knighthood
HUNTER MEGARITY
Staff Writer
CAMI PYNE
Staff Writer
How about a sweet, protein-packed,
vegan snack that’s easy to make between
studying for English and math? It only
takes a solid five minutes with a bit of
chilling while you move from math to
science.
Raw-Vegan Coconut
Almond Macaroons
1 1/2 cup of raw almonds-ground
1/4 cup of coconut oil
As in the past, Arts and Athletics Night
welcomed prospective Episcopal High
School families onto campus for a glimpse
of what it means to be a Knight. The
difference this year was the use of the
Hildebrand Athletic Center and the new
Alkek Gymnasium as the hub of the event.
The EHS Admission Office reported a
tremendous turnout for this event as future
EHS families gathered to see performances
from the cheerleaders, IMPACT dance
team, and band. They also heard from Student
Body President Jillian Branch who
spoke about her experience at EHS.
Faculty members and coaches of the
Arts and Athletic Pillars were introduced
as well.
Guests were treated to pizza and t-shirts
in thanks for their attendance and interest
in the school. To top off the night, the
guests cheered on the Knights football
team to a 56-20 victory over St. Mark’s.
Dean of Arts Mr. Jay Berckley speaks to
prospective EHS families. Photo by Elliott
Jones.
Cooking with Cami
1 cup of agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grind up almonds in a food processorpulsing
two seconds at a time until finely
ground (make sure not to grind into an
almond paste!!)
Add almonds to a bowl with the coconut
then add the rest of the ingredients, mixing
thoroughly.
Put into a container with a lid and refrigerate
a couple hours or overnight. Scoop
out 1 tablespoon-size balls and enjoy!
The Knight Times 3
Point / Counterpoint:
Should EHS hold midterms?
The Case FOR Midterms
MRS. JESS ADAMS
English Teacher / Grade Level Dean
Guest Writer
Before you burn those flashcards, please
consider the following: according to a
study by Henry Roediger, a preeminent
psychology researcher known for his
work on human memory, the act of taking
a test enhances our ability to retain that
information (Roediger et al.). By forcing
your brain to recall material from a lesson
or study guide, you are better preserving
your knowledge or ‘memories’ of that
class. This phenomenon, known as the
testing effect, can be applied to midterm
exams. By asking students to recall information
from the entire semester, teachers
are helping them retain important knowledge—knowledge
that students might
otherwise forget.
One might argue that smaller tests
given with greater frequency would be
most ideal; however, in our culture of
standardized testing, longer exams such
as midterms might just be best. For the
ACT, students must sit for over two hours,
recalling information and applying that
knowledge in a high-pressure situation.
There are few better ways to replicate this
type of testing environment than midterms.
Roediger, H. and Karpicke, J. (2006) ‘The
Power of Testing Memory, Basic Research
and Implications for Educational Practice’,
Perspectives on Psychological Science Volume
1—Number 3.
The Case AGAINST Midterms
ELLIE RAGEL
Staff Writer
The nearly two-week postponement
of students’ return to EHS as a result of
Hurricane Harvey, coupled with the no
tests or homework policy that followed
the reopening of school in September,
has caused many EHS classes and almost
all Advanced Placement classes to be severely
behind in lesson plans for the year.
Schedules have had to be rearranged,
certain material and concepts have had to
be completely skipped over, and longterm
projects such as Junior Research
have needed to be adapted. Advanced
Placement classes have most notably
suffered, which often need to follow strict
schedules in order to cover enough material
before the College Board’s AP tests in
early May.
The effects of Hurricane Harvey have
placed so much strain on our school and
our community, it would be a shame to let
it derail our academics as well. I propose
that midterms be cancelled this year and
replaced with regular school days in order
to make up for the time lost during the
storm. With fewer tests and major grades
in the system than in normal years to
cushion student averages, midterms will
do more harm than good. Our time as
students would be better spent covering
more material.
EDITOR’S NOTE: School administration
determined that midterms will be cancelled
for the school year prior to printing.
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4 The Knight Times
Features
Reworking of Club Fair caters to student accessability
ISABEL YOUNG
Staff Writer
Garden of Edens
Advice about
Things that Matter
with Will Edens
Welcome back to another edition of Garden
of Edens. This month I will continue
to share my vast Knight knowledge.
I’ve learned a lot of things over my
years at EHS, but there are some things
that are crucial that every student should
know.
First, make your teachers happy by doing
all homework and coming in prepared
to your classes. Everyone knows that
when teachers aren’t happy, nobody’s
In an effort to refresh the process of the
EHS club membership drive, the Club Fair
for 2017-2018 was changed into a more
dynamic, efficient event.
Overall, the student body reaction to
the new process was positive as it gave
students more of an opportunity to look
at each club individually, allowing them
to focus on those organizations they were
interested in pursuing, much like a college
fair.
The students were divided by grade level
and went through rotations of break, class
meetings, and a tour of all the clubs. This
way students accomplished three activities
in one period of time.
First, ninth graders met for class meetings,
while sophomores got to look at
all the clubs. At the same time, juniors
and seniors had break. Throughout the
rotations, everyone traveled with their
advisories and also sat with their advisories
at break.
After the rotations were completed, the
students received an email through which
they could register for the clubs of their
choice.
This year’s Club Fair was a recognized
success, and the students appreciated the
new approach.
A big thanks to Ms. Courtney Goldberg
for organizing the fair and to everyone
who participated, especially club officers.
Clubs engage in various events throughout
the year, like last year’s Culture Fest.
Photo by PhotoJ.
happy. Have some respect!
Second, enjoy each year you have here
because each has something new and special
to offer. Time will fly by, you know,
except for all that homework and testing
you have to do. But seriously, high school
is the life because everyone is around you
to help you, including your parents. Honestly,
I might stay for a fifth year.
To wrap it up, stay in school, come
prepared, be nice to teachers, and redshirt
your freshman year. Go Knights.
NAHS inductees announced
Established in 1978, the National Art Honor Society’s purpose is to assist student
members to attain their highest potential in all forms of art, and to raise awareness of art
education throughout the school and community. Members of the 2017-2018 National Art
Honors Society have recently been announced. They are...
Merrie Afseth
Teagan Ashworth
Mea Ayers
Elizabeth Barineau
Sophia Cassetta
Matthew Chin
Katy Davidson
Isabella Goodman
Sophia Henry
Mary Helen Kennedy
Rachel Koch
Sara Kooshiar
Elliot Leathers
Allie Leman
Blair Lavoi
Olivia Mandola
Morgan McKee
Molly Meeks
Finty Milton
Kate Peterkin
Lauren Porter
Emma Pulaski
Amir Scrutchin
Kate Sickler
Sophia Thomas
Cameron Trainer
Sarah Vanderbloemen
Sasha Vermeil
Terrell Watson
Kansas Watts
Sophia Wayne
Sam Wilson
Hannah Windle
EHS SPEAKS OUTS
What song do you sing in the shower?
Morgan Garrett
“Bodak Yellow” by
Cardi B
Xavier Fefie
“The Motto” by Drake
Kathleen Johnson
“Super Rich Kids” by
Frank Ocean
Aidan Cook
“Thriller” by
Michael Jackson
Ms. Kechejian
“Never Leaving Texas”
by Mike and Moonpies
Robert Buzbee
“The Wiggles”
Alisia Cruz
“Pocketful of Sunshine”
by Natasha Bedingfield
Ivan Bastidas
“Bogle” by Buju
Banton
Mylana Byrd
“5 Fingaz to the Face”
by Victorious
Mr. Hickey
“Keep Running” by
Teishi

5 The Knight Times
Sports
CHEER
Sports
Brief
Cheer began this year at the varsity
football game against Plano Prestonwood.
Although an upsetting loss for EHS, the
cheerleaders sustained their high spirts to
keep the mood positive in the stands.
After the first home game against Brenham,
sophomore Sophia Haugh commented,
“It’s been so fun to learn new dances
and be able to perform them at our varsity
games!”
The first Episcopal pep rally will be
October 6 before the Kinkaid game, and
the squad plans some new cool routines to
the floor.
“I’m really excited for the Kinkaid
game! Hunt the Falcons!” said senior
Kelsey Womack.
Field hockey looks to SPC future success
ELLIE RAGEL
Staff Writer
The increasingly expanding EHS field
hockey program continues on the long road
toward SPC this year. The program, which
three years ago could have been described
as a work in progress, has been recently revitalized
mostly due to Head Coach Shelly
Edmonds. Since her arrival in 2015, Coach
Edmonds has helped the program blossom
from one small varsity team her first year
to a three-team program that continues to
defeat long-established programs.
One change to watch for this year is a
reworking of the leadership system in the
form of a new “leadership squad” designed
by Coach Edmonds to accompany the two
voted team captains. This year’s varsity
captains are Kiley Jones (’18) and Sophie
Thomas (’19), and the leadership squad
consists of Ellie Ragiel (’19), Galen Gray
(’19) and Miranda Greenwalt (’18).
With a 6-0 shutout against Memorial
already under their belt, and a third place
finish at the Episcopal Cup tournament in
Fort Worth last weekend after defeating
tough opponents like All Saints Episcopal
and Holland Hall, the girls’ main goal this
season, as it has been the past two seasons,
is to go one round farther in the SPC tournament
than last year.
Varsity forward Gabrielle Small (’19)
describes the team’s mentality this year by
saying, “We really just want to improve the
program that we have been building the
past two years. We have a lot of fun, but
we’re also very serious when it comes to
winning.”
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Showing commitment and determination,
the varsity girls volleyball team has been
dominating on the court through games
and practice this September.
The girls have had 11 games so far with
9 shut outs and 10 wins against opposing
teams outside SPC, including two backto-back
wins against St. John XXIII and
clutch win over St. Agnes Academy with
a score of 2-1.
The girls attended the Fast Tournament
in the beggining of the month to which
they placed second with a tight loss to Fort
Bend Christian at 1-2.
The girls are looking toward a very promising
SPC start on October 8 to keep this
streak alive.
FOOTBALL
The Knights season was delayed when the
season opener against Deer Park was cancelled
due to Hurricane Harvey.
The Knights proceeded to fall in their
first two games against Plano Prestonwood
and Brenham, although the youthful group
showed potential. Senior captains Jack
Grams, Jaylen Waddle, Will Edens, John
Saucer, Alan Ayanegui, and Tayjon Martin
lead the team this season.
In its second home game of the year, the
Knights hosted the St. Mark’s Lions. The
Knights got off to a fast start, with a seventy-yard
touchdown pass from Jack Grams
to Jaylen Waddle on the first play from
scrimmage. The defense performed at the
high level they knew they could, holding
the Lions to only twenty points and three
turnovers. The final score of 56-20 perfectly
summarized the strong play of the
Knights.
CROSS COUNTRY
The elite cross country team had its first
meet a few weekends ago at Fort Worth to
start the season. Although some members
were gone due to SAT testing and soccer,
the team was still able to come together
and successfully run the fierce course on a
Saturday morning.
Coach Michael’s excitement could not be
contained as he was smiling enthusiastically
about his first official meet for Episcopal
High School.
Senior Victor Netland earned a medal as
he left other schools in the dust.
The team later bonded over some Olive
Garden and pillow fights after team meetings.
The Fort Worth course may have had
more hills than any other course the team
will see, but the Knights will be fully prepared
for it next time in SPC, as evidenced
by the hill workouts completed right after
the intense race.
Junior defender, Kate Carter, stops a St. John’s player from scoring. Photo by Mekaela Murphy.
Boys volleyball set to win South Zone
GABRIELLE DUCOTE
Staff Writer
This year’s varsity boys volleyball team
brings back a lot of talent, including both
Witt brothers, Preston and Travis, Amiri
Scrutchin, and Omar Denmon.
The team has been steadily improving
with the goal of winning the SPC South
Zone and getting the top seed going into
the SPC Tournament. The development
in this program has been the key to their
success as of late. Despite their close 3-2
loss to St. John’s this month, the boys’ rematch
at home will most likely determine
the South Zone.
Offensively, Denmon and Tanner Witt get
most of the swings, as well as a newcomer
to the team, junior Jackson Kelso.
This month, some key wins included the
games against YES Prep and Awty International
School. In the YES Prep match, the
shining team member was Clayton Butler,
who excelled in serve receive. The Awty
game was a clean sweep as the boys won in
two sets. Some of the highlights came from
junior team captain Preston Witt, who had
several excellent serves and kills leading
the Knights to victory. Butler and Kelso
also had many successful blocks.
Witt spoke highly of his team, stating,
“I’m really looking forward to this year.
Our new setter, Amiri, has done an amazing
job learning his new position and is
no doubt a huge contributor to this team.
I think we have a good chance of being
the first seed in the South Zone. Our team
goal for this year is obviously to win SPC
but to keep improving year after year and
grow this program into a volleyball power
house.”
Senior Omar Denmon rises up to spike the ball down on the defenders. Photo by
Madison Stanke.

6 The Knight Times
Entertainment
ACL Music Festival is back again
Youth highlights Billboard charts
DANIEL DAVIS
Staff Writer
Many new albums have surfaced on
the Billboard top charts recently, such as
Luv Is Rage 2 by Lil Uzi Vert, A Moment
Apart by Odesza, and American Teen by
Khalid. Although these albums are great,
one very underrated album has failed to
crack the charts - Kidz Bop 35.
This album is often slept on, but put this
baby on shuffle and your speakers will be
jammin’. Kidz Bop is a group of young
quirky tweens who come together to sing
covers of popular songs by various artists.
On Kidz Bop 35 the cover artists recreate
songs such as “That’s What I Like”
by Bruno Mars, “Paris” by The Chainsmokers,
and “Castle On The Hill” by Ed
Sheeran.
I asked junior Pate Herrold what his
favorite song was on the album, and
he said, “By far, ‘Paris.’ I listen to it
every Friday when leaving school to get
pumped up for the weekend!”
He was very assertive about his
answer; there is no doubt he really likes
Kidz Bop.
Production of 35 contemporary albums
in 17 years is a testament to the franchise’s
success. My personal favorite
on the wonderful Kidz Bop 35 album
is “Something Just like This” by The
Chainsmokers. The way the children use
a-capella skills combined with sick beats
creates a sweet record.
Music videos are an added feature for
each song on a Kidz Bop album. The
videos are fun for the whole family as
the entertainers sing while performing
the latest dance moves.
Check out Kidz Bop 35 today.
Photo courtesy of aclfestival.com.
HUNTER MEGARITY
Staff Writer
The annual Austin City Limits Music
Festival always seems to grab the attention
of the Episcopal High School
community. This year, the festival falls
on October 6-8 for the first weekend and
October 13-15 for the second.
As one of the major music festivals in
the country, ACL prides itself on offering
a wide range of musical genres for its
intendees to enjoy.
The headliners this year will interest
EHS students and faculty and include
Jay-Z, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance
The Rapper, and Milky Chance.
Senior Luke Anderson is preparing himself
for ACL and said, “I’m super excited
for ACL. I really enjoy the live music as
well as all of the food trucks and concessions.”
If you attend ACL, stay safe and hydrated
in the Austin heat.
Rapper Khalid’s American Teen album
cover. Photo courtesy of genius.com.
Odesza’s A Moment Apart album cover.
Photo courtesy of dancemusicnw.com.
Young and Hungry
with Isabel Young
Thriller draws viewers into theaters
ANGEL STRINGER
Staff Writer
As you may know, the movie It was
released and has already become popular
worldwide. The remake, based off the
novel It by Stephen King, centers around
a sentient being that takes the form of a
clown.
This clown, Pennywise, haunts and kills
children, teens, and adults and feeds off
their fear. Essentially, a sit-down horror
film about a clown does not settle well
with most people, but this movie has
people going back for more.
My friend said, “I tried to back away
from the screen, but then I realized I was
sitting in a chair and I was unable to run.”
Many have called this a story that will
give you never-ending nightmares.
“Out of a 10, I’d give it a 9.5. This will
definitely be a classic in the future,” he
continued. “The acting was phenomenal
and energetic, and the over-all film was
awesome. I can’t wait for the sequel!”
People are already preparing for the
second half to come. If you haven’t seen
It… whatcha doin’?
Photo courtesy of comicbook.com
A personal favorite of Isabel Young’s are the beignets with fried chicken from Urban
Eats in the Heights. Photo courtesy of yelp.com.
Welcome to Young and Hungry, the
Knight Times monthly food column. Get
ready to work up a big appetite after reading
what delicious food is hot right now in
Houston.
This month I am featuring the new and
rising restaurants in the Heights. The
Heights has been thriving recently with
many new eating establishments making
the dining scene. One of my personal
favorites, Urban Eats, has great brunch
food such as beignets with fried chicken,
bacon mac and cheese, and eggs benedict.
These choices will not disappoint, so give
Urban Eats a try!
Another new restaurant, Lola’s, has
amazing breakfast and lunch. The menu
must-order is the Aloha Burger, which
is a twisted chicken sandwich with BBQ
sauce, bacon, cheese, and pineapple.
Sounds like a crazy combo, right, but
you’ll be going crazy after you try it. If
this doesn’t sound appetizing to you, don’t
worry because they have everything else
you could possibly imagine. From sandwiches
and every type of egg to salads and
dessert, you will want to come to Lola’s
for every meal. The aesthetics are comparable
to an old time diner with a modern
twist. It makes for the perfect spot to eat a
great meal with all your friends.
I highly recommend that you try these
two restaurants. Eat up and enjoy! Peace
out!

7 The Knight Times
Opinion
iPhone X vs. iPhone 8: Are they worth the price tag?
ISABELLA GOODMAN
Staff Writer
On Tuesday, September 12, Apple unveiled
its newest line of products. One
product, the iPhone X, stood out among all
the other sleek new gadgets. Apple’s new
appliances will hit the market November
3, right in time for the holidays. This time
around, Apple set out to create a device
that is more than just a phone, but an intelligent
experience. While the iPhone 8 has
more in common with its predecessor, the
X has a few new features that have many
clamoring for its release. However, despite
the many positive features available with
the X, it also has its drawbacks. This leaves
many to ask: is it worth it?
Despite the fact that Apple unveiled three
new phones, the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X,
the features of the X were largely the takeaway
by the public. All three smart phones
have the same basic components, including
the same processor, the same number
of megapixels in the camera, and wireless
charging. The charging is done through a
Qi charging pad that also has the ability
to charge the Apple Pods and the Apple
Watch. There are, however, a few large differences
between the 8 and the X.
While the iPhone 8 only has one back
camera, the 8 Plus and X have two. There’s
one slight difference in the camera as well.
The X’s telephoto lens has better aperture
and optical stabilization to make photos
less shaky when zooming. This difference
in aperture, which lets light into the camera,
allows users to control their lighting.
This is what Apple calls a TrueDepth camera,
and it also lets users control emojis
with a brand new Animoji feature that uses
facial recognition to adapt favorite emojis
to a face. While the iPhone 8 and X are relatively
the same size, the key difference is
that the X is all screen. Gone are the home
button and polished borders. What enters is
an edge-to-edge OLED display with a processor
bar at the top that contains the camera
and facial recognition system. Like the
7, the new generations of iPhone are waterresistant
and are missing a headphone jack.
With these changes, there are many pros
and cons to the iPhone X.
As for the pros, the iPhone has a lot to
offer. Speed and efficiency is always the
main goal of both developers and users,
and the iPhone X is no different. By Apple’s
estimate, the face identification process
will have been completed by the time
a user swipes to unlock his or her phone.
So, if you’re more worried about the speed
of your phone than the morals of constant
observation, this is the perfect phone for
you. Another plus, for those more photosavy,
is the camera. The iPhone’s cameras
are nearly as sharp as professional cameras,
and the user has more power than ever
with the X. The aforementioned Animoji
feature is also an exciting feature for those
obsessed with emojis and their bitmoji.
The entirety of the phone is the screen, so
it’s easier now than ever for users to swap
their computer for their phone. Finally, as
always, Apple has extended the batter life,
and the X is supposed to last two hours
longer than the 7. With all the positives,
though, the drawbacks are definitely present.
One of the problems with Apple’s newest
phone is that the pros can be cons and
vice versa. However, the biggest drawback
is the price. At $999, the X is the most expensive
iPhone to date, costing as much if
not more than many mid-tier laptops on the
market. Apple has also proven that they
are constantly evolving, so many wonder
how long it will be before this expensive
accessory is outdated. One of the main facets
of the new iPhone, and inarguably the
most talked about, is the facial recognition
system, known as Face ID. This innovative
feature completely overtakes TouchID,
which uses fingerprints. Instead, your
phone will, within seconds, use a 3D scan
of your face to unlock the phone. While for
some this seems like cool technology, for
many this is seen as troubling for personal
security. While Face ID wouldn’t work for
a picture or if you were sleeping, as the
identification process uses thousands of
infrared dots that are able to be distorted.
Doubts, however, have already started rolling
in. At the Apple Keynote event, there
was a mishap with the Face ID and Apple’s
Senior Vice President Craig Federighi
could not get the phone to unlock with his
face recognition, though he stated that it
was due to the multiplicity of employees
trying to set it up before the launch. Many
tech experts feel that the most secure form
of identification is the six-digit passcode
and that the Face ID is a compromise of
security.
Wired Magazine senior writer Andy
Greenberg feels as though it is a troubling
prospect to get Americans used to using
their faces as security measures. He goes
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on to explain that “it’s just a matter of time
until tech companies are uploading those
faces” and “if they keep that centralized
database or if a government agency does,
then it’s only a matter of time until it leaks
and then we’re really in trouble in terms of
privacy and security.”
The iPhone X lacks a home button, so
there’s a learning curve for the new system
before ease of use. This includes how users
access Siri, holding down one of the
side buttons, screen-shooting pictures, and
turning the phone on and off. Many also
wonder how easy one-handed use is going
to be given the size of the phone and
the difficulty of the required maneuvers.
One additional worry is the glass on both
screens. While this is not necessarily a new
feature, it was taken off for the predecessor
of the 8 and X. Many are left wondering
if the iPhone X will be the best phone
for the long term. Are people shelling out
$1000 for a phone that will only last them
two years until the inevitable better, faster,
smarter phone is unleashed upon the product?
Despite drawbacks, Apple has built up
a large fan base of people who are willing
to forego a few deficiencies for the hot
new product. This time around, users are
paying for flashy new recognition systems
and largely aesthetic modifications. Smartphones
are changing and improving at a
rapid pace, forcing users to keep up or get
left behind as state-of-the-art changes become
the norm. Faced with the numerous
options, I would urge those thinking about
getting a new phone to opt for the iPhone 8
rather than the X.
Have award shows recently become political rallies?
ELLIOTT JONES
Staff Writer
Over the past couple of years, the idea
of actors and actresses expressing their
opinions on the current conditions of the
United States during award shows has become
almost expected after every speech
or between the award announcements.
While many stars like Chris Rock and
Jimmy Kimmel have made jokes about the
political problems, others, including Meryl
Streep and Mahershala Ali, have spoken
out against the government and other polarizing
topics through powerful speeches.
Since the 2016 Presidential Election,
the most common topic of controversy
has been President Trump and his administration.
Home to many celebrities, the
state of California, and notably the city of
Los Angeles, is a well-known Democratic
hub, and support for Hillary Clinton was
no more noticeable than here from the beginning.
Well-known personalities in the
movie and television business attended rallies
or personally met with her one-on-one.
Once the election concluded, the greater
population of Hollywood celebrities lashed
out at the new President, calling the election
“devastating” and “a true American
Horror Story.” Thus began the endless
cycle of speaking out against the Trump
Administration.
From the Academy Awards to the Emmys,
almost every award show from 2016
to present has included some type of commentary
on the current national condition.
However, this is not the first time the nation
has seen celebrities lash out at the government.
As early as the 1973 Academy Awards,
Marlon Brando of the movie The Godfather
refused to accept his award to protest
the poor treatment of Native Americans
by Hollywood. Sacheen Littlefeather, an
Apache tribal member and Native American
activist, took Brando’s place instead in
accepting the Oscar.
Currently, the most exciting and arguably
most political award show in history occurred
on September 17 of this year—the
2017 Emmys. From a guest appearance by
the late White House Communications Director
Sean Spicer poking fun at President
Trump’s response to the population size of
his inauguration to actors, including Alec
Baldwin, Donald Glover, and Stephen Colbert,
taking direct aim at the President, the
night became even more unpredictable as
it continued. Winners derided President
Trump, calling out his lack of leadership,
labeling him a “sexist, egotistical, lying,
hypocrite,” according to the cast of the
1980’s movie 9 to 5, and saying the President
is the reason Blacks in America are
the “most oppressed group.”
It is important to note that Trump hasn’t
been the only victim of celebrity opinion,
although many argue that many topics
of derision coincide with his beliefs and
choices. Other topics addressed in recent
years include Racial Equality (Chris Rock-
2016 Oscars), Global Warming (Leonardo
DiCaprio-2016 Oscars; Al Gore-2007 Oscars),
War (Sally Fields on Iraq-2007 Emmys),
Gender Equality (Maggie Gyllenhall-2015
Golden Globes), and LGBTQ+
rights (Sean Penn-2009 Oscars; Jill Soloway-2016
Emmys) all of which have had a
significant impact on the Hollywood scene.
While some celebrities take advantage
of their national platforms in order to have
their voices heard regarding these issues,
many have begun to wonder: Has Hollywood
just become a center of disgruntled
Americans waiting to speak and poke fun
at the next thing that divides our country?
In a current poll published by popular entertainment
site The Tylt, 55% of people
said that Hollywood should sit down and
not react to the actions of President Trump,
while another 45% said that they should
stand up for what they believe.
These polarizing stances plaguing award
shows, conclusively, are possible because
of the platform afforded celebrities. While
many can hope that the troubles that impact
our nation are remedied through bipartisan
discussion, we can also expect that
those held in high regard publicly, can find
another means to voice their opinions on
national matters.
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8 The Knight Times
Knight Shift
Hot or
Not
Knight Times Tweets
KnightTimes101: What is up with Carmelo going to OKC #hurt #H-Town
Steve Harvey
Crocs with socks
Hurricane Harvey
Crocs
KnightTimes101: Anyone have Eleanor Tinsley’s number? Trying to get my
money back from FPSF to buy ACL tickets #desperate
Hildebrand Athletic Center
The Trumpet
The Homecoming Game
Getting practice rained out
Chick- fil- A for lunch
Eating lunch in Crum
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Trying to find a Cotillion date
The humid weather
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behind me watching Gilmore Girls #notgametape?
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dies? #we’llsee
Memes
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of any? Caribbean not ideal #hurricaneszn
Crocs with socks
Top 10 Reasons You Wish
You Were In Newspaper
(Celebrity Sighting)
10. Hildebrand Never have Athletic to worry about being in 5A lunch
Center
9. Bringing out the newspaper cannon on pass out day
The Trumpet
8. Because English class with Framel isn’t enough
The Homecoming
7. T-shirts.
Game
Getting practice rained
6. Faux Editor-in-Chief Hunter Megarity
out
5. Editor-in-Chief Lauren Porter
Chick- fil- A for lunch
4. Daily threats to get rid of the back page, but knowing everybody
would suffer without monthly Celebrity Sightings.
3. Asking people about what song they sing in the shower
2. Daily emails and GroupMe reminders
1. Mr. Framel’s subtle roasts
We are calling out junior Jack Matthews for having an uncanny resemblance to Beans
from Even Stevens. Their facial features are almost identical, leading members of the
EHS community to refer to Jack as “Beans.” When asked how he feels about this nickname,
he commented that he “doesn’t mind the nickname and it’s kind of a compliment
to be compared to such a iconic TV character.” Photos by Isabel Young and courtesy of
b96.cbslocal.com.
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Teacher Trivia
Mrs. Adams says she sleepwalks
several times a week.
Dr. Telford traveled to India, Nepal,
and Peru before he was 18 years
old.
Mrs. Blackburn attended seven different
schools from first grade to
twelfth grade.
Dean Colello’s father was asked to
be in the Mafia when he was living
in Chicago; however, he turned it
down.
Photos by Isabel Young