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Vol. XII Issue 4 Harrison High School June 2008
Verdict In: Law Day
Guilty of Being A Hit!
Allie Citarella
Staff Reporter
It was a full half-century ago “Law Day,” yet today the tradition still rule of law and is used as an occasion as well as by Supervisor of Secondary
when President Dwight D. Eisenhower continues throughout our great nation. for legal education in schools rather Social Studies Josh Elder.
and then President of the American First created to celebrate a Capitalist than in courthouses. Once the welcoming remarks
Bar Association Charles S. Rhyne Society (as opposed to a Communist This year’s Law Day at Harrison and presentations of awards to hon-
proclaimed May 1, 1958 as the first one), today the tradition celebrates the High School was another tremendous ored guests were done, the mock
success. Several high school mock trial tournament officially began. It
trial teams and their advisors partici- was an intense two hours full of com-
pated in a tournament that displayed a petitive presentations, and the panel
great commitment to the furtherance of of eminent attorneys from the legal
the law. Participants this year came to community that were on hand to judge
Harrison from all around Westchester, the trial witnessed students at their
including Ardsley High School, Sale- best. Technically Harrison High School
sian High School, The German School, won, but we also had a “home school
and Gorton High School. Events were advantage.” Every school present did
coordinated by faculty members Tiffany a significant job defending its particular
Garner and Veronica Sullivan. This side of the case.
year’s mock trial was a negligence After lunch, there was a brief
case involving a hit-and-run accident. Student Awards Ceremony.
The Law Day celebration warmed Some of the attorneys present
up with registration and a welcoming that day included: Harrison Town
breakfast prior to the opening ceremo- Attorney Frank P. Allegretti, Esq.,
nies. This year’s keynote speaker was Harrison Town Justice the Honorable
County Executive Andrew J. Spano, Ronald Bianchi, Jeffrey S. Goldstein,
a distinguished leader recognized Esq., Harrison Deputy Village Attorney
nationally for his groundbreaking ac- Jonathan D. Kraut, Esq., attorney for
complishments. Other notable and the Harrison Central School District
distinguished speakers that day in- Emily J. Lucas, Esq., Harrison Town
cluded Mayor Joan Walsh, Harrison Justice the Honorable Marc J. Lust,
Chief of Police David Hall, President of Mitchell G. Mandell, Esq., and Andrew
the Harrison Board of Education David Spatz, Esq. All of these esteemed law
Singer, Secretary of the Harrison Edu- professionals generously gave their
cational Foundation Laurie Fried, and time and effort toward making another
Superintendent of Schools Louis N. Law Day at Harrison High School a
Wool. In addition, the attendees were great success.
County Executive Andy Spano addresses the Law Day 2008 audience.
addressed by Principal Dr. James Ruck
Courtesy of Mr. Andy Nicol
Eco-Friendly “Veggie Van” Visits HHS
Rebecca Wandel
Staff Writer
What’s green and goes on veg- used vegetable oil picked up at the shown about global warming and the more Emma Glass also had positive
etable oil? That was the question local McDonald’s and from some of effects of pollution on the environment. things to say about it: “The Veggie Van
asked in the advertisement teaser for Playland’s greasiest eating options Eleventh grader Dominique Cuce said, is a great way to help the environment
Westchester’s “Veggie Van,” a van that (where up to 10,000 gallons of veg- “I think it is a really good way to use a and use up something that would have
runs purely on bio-diesel fuel. Many etable oil is used each year). All this renewable energy source, especially just been thrown out anyway.”
students got to see and experience this vegetable oil is given free of charge since gas prices are so high.” Sopho- (Continued on Page 2)
van firsthand when it visited Harrison for the fueling of these Veggie Vans
High School this past month. and other vehicles that are going to
The van is completely green on be used here in Westchester County.
the outside and figuratively green on The vegetable oil is then cleaned and
the inside, providing the road with an treated and brought straight to the en-
eco-friendly mode of transportation. gine. The vegetable oil needs first to
It spent the day at the high school, be heated up. This is done with diesel
providing a cool place for some of the fuel, but once it is warmed up enough
science classes and others to learn to run the van, the van runs solely on
about many of the benefits of bio-diesel the vegetable oil. Westchester County
fuel and the use of other renewable hopes to run some of its snowplows
energy sources. and pick-up trucks on this bio-diesel
Westchester’s new ”Veggie Van” fuel. That would be great, as bio-diesel
was designed by county graphic artist fuel produces only about 20% of the
Ruthann Pisano. It runs purely on pollutants of a normal diesel engine.
bio-diesel fuel as opposed to regular This Veggie Van is actually for
diesel fuel. What exactly is bio-diesel? educational purposes and serves as
Surprisingly, bio-diesel fuel is actually a mobile classroom where DVDs are Ms. Cain and her students explored the “Veggie Van.” Courtesy of Ms. Carolyn Munter
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Revolutionary
Van Runs on
Vegetable Oil
(Continued From Page 1)
Not only is this van informative, about global warming and alterna-
it also smells great. When driving tive fuels, and how such alternative
by, you can be lucky enough to get a fuels can help save the planet, it
whiff of French fries or Chinese food, also teaches how such alternatives
Westchester County’s own “Veggie Van.” Courtesy of V.O. Tech USA.com
a big improvement over the harsh, can help save money in your wallet.
strong smell of diesel fuel emitted With gas and diesel prices soaring
from regular buses. There also is an as summer approaches, the lure of
educator guy who rides along with an affordable alternative renewable
the van to various locales. He knows
everything there is to know about this
process. He says that if you have a
energy source that can be put into
full effect by the average car owner
sounds very attractive!
Inspiring Guest Speaker
diesel engine, you can run your car
on bio-diesel fuel. He claims it is an
easy conversion.
At a time when so many past
attempts at avoiding fossil fuels have
failed –the electric car, for instance
Barbosa Touts Action
With the price of diesel fuel
climbing higher and higher, this would
be good news for many. Perhaps in
was completely destroyed by the oil
companies in its attempt to rise in
certain markets -- this option seems
Through Leadership To
the near future, we’ll all be buying
diesel engine cars or cars capable of
running on an alternative renewable
to offer a viable solution. It appears to
be working well within the county and
can certainly work for the individual
HHS’ Hispanic Students
energy sources. Vehicles such as car owner. The next step will be to Judy Florio
the Veggie Van are revolutionary in make this renewable energy source Staff Writer
the way that they offer a reasonable available to the public so that people
next step toward saving an environ- can make this progressive move In early May, Mr. Gustavo Bar- the idea is not only to excel in things
ment that is in such dire need of being ahead toward ultimately helping to bosa, the House Principal of New Ro- such as sports and hobbies, but also
saved. Not only does this van teach save our planet. chelle High School visited our school to become an active learner.
to speak directly to HHS’ Hispanic During the powerful presentation,
youth. Mr. Gustavo was inspired to Mr. Barbosa spoke of several alarming
come speak to the students of Harrison statistics, such as that, in the last 40
High after escorting Valentina Cortes, years, 40-60 % of Hispanic students
The Husky Herald one of our own fabulous juniors, to the
Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
have dropped out of high school, or
that some 35 % of Latinos will have
Staff 2007 - 2008 held at Fordham University. While
at the conference, Mr. Barbosa gave
repeated a grade by the age of 18.
One of the biggest concerns in the
Meredith Cusick – a presentation about issues that the Hispanic community is education, and
Editor-in-chief Hispanic Community is currently fac- Mr. Barbosa continued to enforce the
Andy Peng – News Editor ing, and recommended a program of importance of education, and how with
“action through leadership.” Valentina, education comes a good job and good
Hank Rubenstein – Sports Editor inspired by Mr. Barbosa’s message, pay. Mr. Barbosa stressed how hard
Taryn Brandes & Kelly Lavin – Features Editors lead a campaign to have him speak work in school now will pay off later. He
and present to our own Hispanic told the Hispanic students that, if they
Andrea Pagano - Fashion Editor
students. did not get an education, they might
David Laskin - Food Editor All of the Hispanic students at end up like some Latinos that get ar-
Chris Vaughan - Music Editor Harrison High received an invitation rested for trafficking in drugs.
to this presentation. The turnout was Mr. Barbosa concluded his rel-
Arielle Lhotan – Graphics Editor fantastic, with a large majority of the evant and interesting presentation
JamiAnn Plekon - Photography Editor student Hispanic population in atten- by showing a slide that featured pro-
dance that afternoon. vocative bulleted comments of racist
Staff Writers – What truly came across during remarks. The students reacted angrily
this presentation is that none of the to the slide, immediately assuming
Bibi Ali, Nora Areikat, Alexa Basciano, Samantha Breslin, students felt out of place, or treated as these comments were said in regard to
Christopher Cassavecca, Angelica Catalano, Jacklyn Cento, a minority. All felt comfortable to speak Latinos. With another click, Mr. Barbo-
Alexandra Chill, Alexandria Citarella, Joni Cooper, freely about their common bond, a His- sa revealed that these comments were
Amanda Corrado, Dominique Cuce, Amanda Da Silva, panic heritage. Mr. Gustavo presented directed toward Italian immigrants
Marissa DeCarlo, Melissa Delia, Joseph Edin, Judy Florio, a slide show that dealt with the kinds after World War II. “History repeats
Emma Glass, Lisa Guido, Alyssa Maida, Sydney Marks, of troubles Hispanics may encounter. itself,” Barbosa said, “so don’t believe
Jenn Martins, Nicole Pastor, Tessa Ratner, Allie Schnitta,
Melissa Shulman, Emily Singer, Lindsey Tannenbaum, Students raised their hands and con- the racist things that you hear.” All in
Rebecca Wandel tributed additional stories of problems attendance were clear on the positive
they have faced stemming from their message related, that everyone can do
Gary Glauber – Layout Editor & Faculty Adviser ethnic background, regarding racism, things to improve and succeed.
money, stereotypes, and language
Special Thanks to…Mr. Petrillo barriers. Mr.
Barbosa
Our mission is to be the voice of Harrison High School by pro- agreed that
these are all
fessionally representing and informing our school with an accu- real hard-
rate and entertaining newspaper. ships faced
by the Latino
The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at community,
Harrison High School. Editorial content of The Husky Herald yet he told
the students
reflects the opinions of the editors and staff, not necessarily that the only
of the Harrison High School faculty and administration. The way to get
staff of The Husky Herald encourages students to get involved around such
and have their opinions heard. If you have any questions, com- problems is
ments, or would like to respond to an article, please write to us. to maintain
leadership.
Letters containing the writer’s name (and that are in good taste) According to
will be printed. Barbosa stressed leadership as a way around hardships.
Mr. Barbosa, Courtesy of EYLN
Husky Herald - Page 2
Top Student Writers
Honored At Breakfast
Amanda Corrado
Staff Writer
On the morning of Wednes- members. For the second straight
day, May 28, Harrison High School’s year, HHS was fortunate to have best-
English Language Arts Department, selling author Andrew Gross as the
headed by Secondary Supervisor of keynote speaker. Gross is the author
English David Luhman, honored some of the best-selling The Blue Zone,
of the school’s most talented young along with a new novel The Dark Tide.
writers at its annual “Writers Among Prior to that, Gross had co-authored
Us “Breakfast. six number one thrillers with James
The “Writers Among Us” program Patterson. Gross spoke to the young
Dr. Pasqua and the Jazz Band rehearsing in RCA’s “Studio B.” was created to cele- writers on hand,
brate and recognize the relating first hand
HHS Music Program creative writing talents
of students at the high
school across all grade
advice on the
writer’s life, his
daily schedule,
levels. The program and how revi-
Hits High Notes At exists in large part due
to the generous sup-
port of the Harrison
sion is an integral
part of the craft.
He also related
Nashville Festival Education Foundation.
Each year, teach-
ers in the department
some fascinat-
ing stories about
where he got
The Harrison High School band, ensembles, choir, majorettes and color
are asked to nominate ideas for some
guards all won awards at the recent Heritage Music Festival, an annual competi-
students who, in their of his novels.
tion that ranks high school music programs according to an international standard.
opinion, have excelled Students
This year’s festival was held in Nashville on April 10-12.
at writing. During the honored at this
In addition, the program also received recognition in six additional catego-
year, sample pieces year’s breakfast
ries.
from selected student included: Nicole
Harrison High School received the 2008 Spirit of Nashville Award, given
writers have been dis- Blum, Joni Coo-
annually to the school that best represents its community based on examples
played in the main en- p e r, N i c h o l a s
provided over the festival weekend.
tranceway of the high DeLibero, Louis
HHS’ Jazz Ensemble received the rare honor of the Adjudicator Award. Dr.
school. Also honored Best-selling author Andrew Gross. DiFazio, Jr., Ali-
Ferdinand Pasqua, director of the band, said the honor is difficult to obtain as it Courtesy of Shots Mag
are senior students who son Nathanson,
requires an average adjudicator rating of 95 or above for choral groups and 92
are graduating after years of service to Lana Samad, Robert Sannicandro,
or above for instrumental groups. “At many festivals,” Dr. Pasqua noted, “there
the school’s journalism program. These Emily Singer, Brianna Smith, Madeline
are not any groups who achieve such a high rating.” The Harrison High School
students have been writing articles for Susa, and Kristy Wallace. Those
Jazz Ensemble also received the Outstanding Band Group Award, given to the
our award-winning Husky Herald. receiving journalism honors were:
individual group with the highest overall score at the festival.
The annual awards breakfast pro- Taryn Brandes, Meredith Cusick, Kelly
Two students, Matthew Crozier and Andrew Dressler, received the Maestro
vides an opportunity for all the student Lavin, Arielle Lhotan, Andrea Pagano,
Award, given to any student musician who has delivered an outstanding individual
writers to get official recognition of their Andrew Peng, JamiAnn Plekon and
performance as part of the ensemble’s festival performance.
talents in front of family and faculty Christopher Vaughan.
Our program also received the Festival Sweepstakes Award, which goes
to a music department with the highest score in both the choral and instrumental
categories and the highest score from any third group.
In addition, the HHS Music Program received the following performance Christopher Vaughan Wins
awards:
Jazz Ensemble...Gold Award Score
Percussion Ensemble... Gold Award
HS Journalism Award From
Marching Band...Silver Award
Concert Choir...Silver Award
Majorettes...Silver Award
Color Guard...Silver Award.
All Festival Photos, above and below, courtesy of Gary Morgen
On May 29, 2008, The Journal News sponsored The 18th annual Journal
News High School Journalism Awards. This year, individuals and staffs from 20
high schools received prestigious honors. The awards recognized the best work
from among 433 entries in 12 separate categories, submitted by area schools.
Christopher Vaughan, Music Editor of the Husky Herald, took 2nd place
honors in the “Review” category for his extensive review of the “Top Ten Musi-
cal Releases of 2007,” published in our February issue. The judges noted that
Vaughan’s review was “pretty much the real deal.”
The awards ceremony took place at The Journal News’ main office in Har-
rison. Awards were presented by Journal News Editor and Vice President/News
Henry Freeman. The newspaper’s Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt
Davies also spoke to the winners.
The Husky Herald extends
Above:
The Chorus
rehearsing in
heartfelt congratulations to
Nashville.
Right:
Andrea DeFonce and Arielle Lhotan,
Students
having fun selected by the Harrison Rotary Club
aboard the
General Lee
Riverboat Cruise.
as Rotary Students of the Year and
honored at a Rotary luncheon
on Wednesday, June 4.
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LMK Student Kestenbaum’s Design
Is Regional Finalist In Google Challenge
Emily Singer
Staff Writer
When you’re the host of the most submitted and received, Google sepa- (one from each grade group based on winner’s school to improve computer
widely used search engine (Google), rated the artwork into groups based the voting results). From those four labs.
online video site (YouTube), and one on the artist’s grade (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, finalists, the Google design team chose Louis M. Klein Middle School’s
of the most popular create-a-blog web- 10-12). Eight logos from every state the National Winner of the ‘Doodle 4 art classes participated in the “Doodle
sites (Blogger), what more can you do were chosen as State Finalists (with Google’ design challenge, whose win- 4 Google” competition, and one of the
to spark creativity among the nation’s two drawings from each age group), ning doodle was featured live on the student submissions was chosen as a
youth? Create a contest, of course. and then states were grouped together Google homepage for a full 24-hour Regional Finalist. From a starting field
Earlier this year, Google cre- into ten different regions. New York fell period. of over ten thousand submissions, LMK
ated a competition entitled “Doodle 4 into Region 2, along with New Jersey In order to make the contest seventh grader Molly Kestenbaum
Google.” The contest gave students and Pennsylvania. From each region, more prestigious, Google added ad- made it to the final 40. Her design
an opportunity to showcase their only four drawings were chosen as ditional prizes and awards. All State was selected as one of 40 Regional
artwork by designing a logo for the Regional Finalists (one from each age Finalists received a “Doodle 4 Google” Finalists.
Google homepage centered around group). certificate. The 36 Regional Finalists Molly’s submission was entitled
the question, “What If…?” Schools The top 40 Google logos were received T-shirts with their doodles “The Google Sign,” a reference to sign
from all across the nation were allowed then put online and people from all printed on it as well as an all-expense language. In response to Google’s
to register, and then students from across the country were allowed to paid trip to the Googleplex in California. “What if,” Molly wrote the following:
each school were given the chance to vote for their favorite doodles. The The three National Finalists received T- “What if communicating was as easy
redesign the Google homepage logo voting ran from May 12 through May shirts with their doodles on them, an all- as reciting the alphabet? Does the
for a day. 18. Once the results were tallied, four expense paid trip to Googleplex, and a world have to hear to communicate?
Once all of the artwork had been National Finalists were determined laptop computer. The National Winner Would people be better listeners if
received they couldn’t hear? Maybe the world
the same would be a better place, if we all com-
prizes as municated in silence.”
the three Born deaf, Molly was unable to
National hear certain sounds, such as birds
Finalists, chirping, until last year when she un-
as well as derwent surgery for a cochlear implant.
a $10,000 The implant was placed behind her
scholar- ear and now allows her to hear certain
ship to be sounds that her previous hearing aid
used at did not.
the school While Molly did achieve much
of their by making it to the Regional Finalists,
choice, as unfortunately her design was not
well as a selected as a National Finalist for the
$25,000 ‘Doodle 4 Google’ contest. The ulti-
technol- mate winner of the competition was in
ogy grant the 4th-6th grade age group from Cali-
provided fornia. Google is considering running
Seventh grader Molly Kestenbaum’s award-winning design: “The Google Sign.” to the this contest again next year.
Prom 2008: The Happy Recap of a Great Event
Kelly Lavin
Features Editor
All of the hype, anticipation, and water as mobs of students decked in rounding the dance floor and DJ booth, performing on stage and getting the
preparation for the prom really seemed ball gowns and tuxedos filed into the which was quickly filled with hundreds crowd riled up.
to pay off this year, and students were elegant lobby through sliding glass of excited and energetic students. Senior Vanessa Rocourt certainly
more than satisfied with the turnout. doors. Teachers and staff stood outside When it came time for dinner, enjoyed her night overall. “As a person
While most students began their eve- the hotel to greet the kids and lead everyone practically had to be dragged who has never had this kind of tradition
nings by gathering at a friend’s house us up to the second floor, where we off the dance floor and into their seats. in my culture, I think it was really nice
for pictures and hors d’oeuvres, the real found a lavish spread of hors d’oeuvres The first course was a small but deca- and very classy,” she said. “After prom
excitement began when the students as well as a juice bar complete with dent dish of Caesar salad, followed by was definitely the most exciting. We
packed into their stretch limousines bartender. our main course of baked chicken and were with all of our classmates in an
and elaborate party buses, making After each couple anxiously wait- potatoes. Vegetarian students were unsupervised setting where we could
their way to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in ed in line for their picture to be taken given the option of a pasta dish. Desert just have fun.”
White Plains. by the team of professional photogra- consisted of chocolate cake and vanilla Julian Valencia, also a senior,
Upon most students’ arrival phers, “mocktail hour” came to a close ice cream, which students seemed to gave his honest opinion on the event.
around 7:30, the sight was stunning; and the large, double wooden doors fi- really enjoy. “I kind of expected more out of the
gorgeous fountains spit out vibrant blue nally opened. Students flocked into the By 10:30, students began to get whole situation, but all in all I can’t lie,
spacious antsy and made their way back to their I had a lot of fun,” he said. “I think the
banquet buses and limousines, anxious to get seniors of 2008 definitely made the
room, to their after prom destinations. After most of it.”
and no each bus or limo made their stops at Michelle Repecki reflected on the
detail a house to change into more casual fleeting nature of the event: “So much
went un- party attire, it was off to Webster Hall, preparation and anticipation went into
noticed. the nightclub in New York City which the whole thing, and it went by so fast!
Tall, gor- hosted a special prom night for several Still, it was really, really fun.”
geous high schools in Westchester. Students By 4 a.m., it seemed as though
displays had bought their tickets for the night in all of Harrison had called it a night.
of or- advance from seniors Sabrina Tharani, Most kids fell asleep on the ride home,
chids Taryn Brandes and Joe Anella for an while a few stayed up for some last
stood average price of $50, or $65 for VIP minute partying. Some students orga-
at the tickets. VIP tickets allowed students to nized group sleepovers, while others
center dance on more than just one floor of the preferred the comfort of their own
of each nightclub, yet most Harrison students bed. Regardless, the next morning, as
white- stuck to the second floor- a large, dimly well as the entire following weekend,
clothed lit and foggy room with a stage and a consisted of countless recaps, stories
table, bar (where a bottle of water cost $5)! and gossip, all about the night that they
s u r - Singer Nina Sky made an appearance, would never forget.
The new Ritz-Carlton hotel in White Plains was the site of this year’s prom.
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Riya Goyal: Portrait of a Valedictorian
Andy Peng
News Editor
Every few millennia, year because it felt like all
civilization gives birth to a the cliques dissolved and
prodigal child capable of feats everyone came together
that shatter the paradigms into a tight-knit community,”
of achievement and rede- she said. “It’s also a lot
fine the term “legend.” This less demanding, which en-
prodigal child transcends and abled me to finally sit back
revolutionizes our archaic no- and enjoy myself.”
tions of success, setting new Although she is the
standards of determination, epitome of academic de-
dedication, and intrinsic de- termination, even Riya
sire for greatness. The past admits to have partially
has given us several notable succumbed to the untreat-
prodigals: Julius Caesar, able plague of senioritis
Martin Luther King, Jr., and that is taking the school
now Harrison High School’s by storm. “My favorite day
infinitely gifted valedictorian, of this year was definitely
Riya Goyal. spirit day,” Riya said. “All
Over the course of the hard work and effort
her senior year, Riya has put into transforming the
amassed a formidable aca- senior hallway into a jungle
demic record. She has cre- really showed how well we
ated her own research project have grown together as a
within the Harrison Science group.” Now that gradua-
Research Program geared tion approaches, Riya has
towards finding a more con- mixed feelings: “It’s sad to
venient alternative blood leave behind all these great
test for diabetes patients, a memories, but it’s always
topic inspired by her diabetic been said that college is
grandfather. A few months supposedly the best time
Valedictorian Riyal Goyal takes a break from her work to smile for the camera. Courtesy of JamiAnn Plekon
ago, Riya delivered a riveting ties. Riya is the co-captain of the girl’s few months ago, Riya attended the of our lives and I’m feeling
speech on nonviolence at the United tennis team at Harrison High School, International Science and Learning optimistic.”
Nations in context with the practices of and can often be found dominating Fair in Atlanta, where her intellectual When asked what she consid-
Ghandi, an accomplishment that few gym class in all racquet sports ranging talents were stellar enough to have ered her proudest accomplishment,
university-educated scholars, let alone from pickle ball to badminton. She is a April 28th proclaimed “Riya Day” in Riya said it was her admission into
high school students ever manage to peer leader who offers an exorbitant Westchester County. She won the Harvard. “It’s always been my dream
achieve. On Saturday mornings, when amount of insight and perspective distinguished Italian Language and to get into Harvard,” she explained,
the majority of kids are ravenously to all who seek her advice. She is a Culture Award alongside fellow Har- “which is a huge reason why I worked
prowling Facebook and sealed into powerhouse on the Math Team, and rison prodigy Lauren Occhipinti. Riya so hard throughout high school. In
the indentations of their couches, Riya possesses the rare ability to vaporize also was deemed all-section for her retrospect, if I could change anything
attends Columbia University’s Science differentiation questions with a swift tennis prowess. At the recent Senior about the way I approached high
Program, which features thought-pro- motion of her pencil. As if this wasn’t Awards Banquet held at the Westches- school, I definitely would have tried to
voking lectures on molecular biology already enough, Riya also is an ac- ter Renaissance Hotel, Riya earned a take a more laid back attitude towards
and other widely studied fields of sci- tive member of the school’s Model host of additional awards. schoolwork and not allow my academ-
ence. Congress. Aside from her incredible record ics to overwhelm me.” Overall, Riya
In addition to her achieve- Since the dawn of her educa- of awards, U.N. speeches, and days is most thankful to her parents, who
ments in the academic world, Riya tional career, the phrases “prestigious of the year named in her honor, Riya have always supported her though
manages to stay in perfect equilibrium award winner” and “Riya Goyal” have holds fond memories of her high everything, and really allowed her to
with a balance of extracurricular activi- essentially become synonymous. A school years. “I really enjoyed senior discover her own path.
Just in Time: Tips For Test-Taking
Jenn Martins
Staff Writer
As we head into Regents and test. And even if you do remember just make it harder to
finals week, here is some solid ad- most of the information, you will study. The highlight-
vice to help you achieve more on quickly forget it after the test. The ed notes also make
the tests you’ll be taking: better thing to do is begin studying a good study guide if
a couple of days before the test. recopied.
1. Study ahead of time. This way, you are more likely to 4. Practice. If
Cramming, although tempting and recall facts, and have a chance to you took any quiz-
easier, does not work. If you cram, ask your teacher any questions. zes on the subject
you will forget half of the informa- 2. Make flash cards. Flash you are being tested
tion by the time you sit down for the cards do not work for everybody, on, retaking them is
but are a good way to memorize a great way to pre-
things. Write down important pare. Because you
facts or topics you have trouble have the answers,
with on index cards, and flip it is easy to find the
through them before the test. This topics you are hav- Highlight key facts from your notes.
repetition makes you remember ing trouble with and
things more easily, but is only focus on those when
useful when it comes to facts. studying. You can how to solve the problems.
Flash cards would not help for a also go online and find practice 5. Ask questions. If you have
math test, where there is a pro- tests on the subject that also help. questions on a certain topic, do
cess to solving a problem. When it comes to math or science not be afraid to ask your teacher
3. Highlight your notes. Go problems, practice makes perfect. or classmates for help. Teachers
through the notes you took dur- Because there are more tech- generally do not like to answer
ing class and for homework, and niques than facts to remember in questions right before a test, so do
highlight key facts. You probably these subjects, the best thing to do not wait until the last minute to clear
do not need to know everything is retry homework and class work up any problems. If you feel you are
you wrote down, so extra facts will problems to ensure you understand having trouble with a topic, you can
always go to extra help.
Courtesy of Emory.edu
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Post-Graduation Plans:
A Sampling of Seniors
Andrea Pagano
Fashion Editor
With the APs finally over, and the
amazing prom now come and gone, Emily Angelone
seniors are counting down the days Emily will be attending the Uni-
until graduation. As each senior’s high versity of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and
school career slowly winds down to a currently is undecided as to what her
close, thoughts turn to post graduation eventual major will be. She chose to
plans. The Husky Herald interviewed enroll at the University of Alabama
a selection of members of the class of knowing she would be close to a lot
‘08 to find out what their plans are after of her family and friends down South.
high school: Emily also enjoys traveling and, at this
point, wants to be far away from her
JamiAnn Plekon hometown. The Tuscaloosa campus
Jami is heading to the Roches- is beautiful, and with great and inter-
ter Institute of Technology to major esting courses, and friendly people all
in photo journalism. She chose this around, we wish Emily all the best.
major in order to be able to witness
historical moments and to record such Anthony Buffone
events, capturing important events as Anthony plans on staying at
they happen. Westchester Community College for
two years and then hopes to transfer
GianPiero Torres to Pace University where he will pur-
GianPiero has decided to defer sue a major in Computer Design.
his offer at St.Johns University for a He looks forward to taking more
year to go play soccer at Brazil’s Pro- computer classes, since he is very
fessional Soccer Academy. He will be interested in this field and would love
playing on a team called Cruzeiro. to study more.
Sarah Taub
Sarah will be entering Hofstra Amanda Zappier
University’s class of 2012 as a major Amanda has decided to go into
in creative writing. a field a little different than the norm.
She has chosen creative writing This fall, she’ll be entering St. John’s
because it’s her passion in life. She University as a major in Mortuary Sci- Amanda Zappier will take her interest in cosmetics and makeup in a different direction.
hopes to become an author and writes ence. Amanda decided to go into this Courtesy of JamiAnn Plekon
lots of books that will inspire people field because, she says, “it is a really Natalia Fogarty University of New York at Binghamton
and make a difference in their lives. good business choice and you never Natalia will be going to City Col- this fall, as the most popular major of
Sarah chose to go to Hofstra because run out of clients.” She explained that lege of the CUNY where she will major all: undecided. Jack said he chose to
she loved the environment. In addition, she is really into makeup and cosmet- in Music Composition, Theory, and attend Binghamton because it is one
having her grandparents, aunts, and ics and has additional interests in psy- Performance. Natalia hopes to get of the best SUNY schools. Besides,
cousins living so close made Hofstra an chology. “Mortuary science has a little signed to a record label and become he said he loved the campus and also
easy choice – it will be a comfortable of all of those in it,” she says. an accomplished songwriter. Natalia really liked the dorms!
place for her to live and learn. noted that what she aspires to accom-
plishment in her life is really something Andrea Pagano
you don’t need a college degree for. Andrea will be attending The
Still, she is going to college basically College of Saint Rose and majoring in
to better herself. “I could always use a childhood education with a concentra-
theory class,” she added. Natalia also tion in English. Like several others, she
wanted to let friends know this cool chose her school because she liked the
fact: She and Amanda Zappier plan small campus size, the environment
on moving into their own apartment in surrounding the college, the courses
Astoria, Queens, come fall. offered and the fact that Saint Rose
is an excellent school for education
Jack Mustacato majors.
Jack will be attending the State
The staff of the
Husky Herald
would like to wish you
a fun, safe, and relaxing
summer vacation!
GianPiero Torres will be spending a year playing soccer in Brazil.
Courtesy of JamiAnn Plekon
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Gaza Residents Dying
For Medical Attention
Tessa Ratner
Staff Writer
Gazan residents are dying by Israel is taking more patients;
the dozens awaiting medical treatment however, it takes longer to issue per-
responses either from Israel or Egypt. mits, according to Ambrogio Manenti,
With a “crumbing health system,” the who heads the World Health Organiza-
World Health Organization is negotiat- tion in Jerusalem.
ing to hurry approvals for individual’s Israel argues it takes the neces-
health treatment and to prevent further sary security precautions to prevent
An aerial view of a town in Myanmar’s southern Irawaddy Delta.
Courtesy Myanmar News Agency - Getty Images delays of permits to residents in order any breaches. It has been known to
Cyclone Hits Myanmar,
for them to receive the appropriate happen that Gaza residents will at-
treatment on time. tempt to enter Israel with an illness
The United Nations Agency has a excuse in order to carry out attacks,
list of 32 cases from October last year as happened last year. The media re-
Relief Efforts Thwarted wherein Gaza residents have perished
because of delays, ranging from a one-
year-old boy to a 77- year-old man.
ported that two middle-aged mothers
applied for permits for health treatment
and were discovered to be planning
Emma Glass Many have died waiting to be suicide bomb attacks.
Staff Writer issued permits while others are sim- Ever since Hamas took power
ply denied these of the Gazan ter-
For a little country in Southeast Shwe, and his military advisors, are permits because ritory in June, it
Asia, Myanmar has been receiving a reluctant to allow aid into the country. they are viewed has prompted
lot of press lately. In early May, the Commodities are almost impossible as a possible se- both Israel and
country was hit by a powerful cyclone, to obtain and the price of everything curity threat to Is- Egypt to close
leaving 78,000 dead or missing (and from eggs to gasoline to construction rael, which was their borders. Is-
that total is rising daily), and millions materials has tripled. the unreasonable rael only accepts
more homeless, diseased, and hungry. As of May 7, the country’s mili- reason given re- urgent medical
The cyclone, Nargis, had destroyed tary regime had finally allowed foreign garding a 65-year- cases and Egypt
the country’s Irawaddy Delta, and the countries and the United Nations to old woman. Even accepts “only a
people, mostly poor rice farmers, are send relief shipments to Myanmar. if permission is trickle of patients”
being housed in Buddhist monasteries Unfortunately, the United Nations said granted and the from Gaza. Be-
or are camping out in the open. The that only a small portion of the relief aid Gaza in crisis. Wissam Nassar/Maan Images
patient still lives, cause the Gaza
only source of clean water is rainwa- actually made it into the country and other arrangements to enter Israel Strip lacks financial aid and special-
ter, but people have been subjected that the military has been responsible delay their entrance, like getting per- ized medical care, doctors refer their
to drink water contaminated by dead for hoarding food and supplies and mission for a Palestinian medical team patients to Israel, Egypt, and Jordan.
bodies and animal carcasses. distributing rotten food. Aid-workers to join them. Egypt refuses to negotiate with Gaza’s
The country’s Myanmar’s govern- have been denied entry to the country Israel is not able to provide ruler, but accepts patients entering
ment, the junta, had been a week away which is still in chaos, and most of enough medical beds to attend these Egypt through Israel. Israel still has
from forming a new constitution. Cur- the aid remains at the airports due to patients. A few have died waiting at the 1.4 million residents in Gaza, although
rently, the country is under a military government (junta) restrictions, poor Erez Crossing, which Gazans use to technically it withdrew from Gaza in
dictatorship, and Myanmar’s people organization, and transportation dif- cross into Israeli territory. 2005. Still, it controls Gaza’s border
say that this government has only ficulties. Hamas militants fire rockets near- crossings, air space, and sea coast.
served to destroy the economy and Recently, Myanmar has allowed by the Erez Crossing, aiming for Israeli According to Manenti, this whole situ-
inhibit democracy. The people residing nearby Asian countries to send in aid soldiers and communities, which forces ation is “nonsense” and could be easily
in Yangon (the capital) are wondering for the thousands of homeless people. Israel to shut down the crossing. avoided.
where the aid is, perhaps referring to This effort shows that the attitudes of
the 400,000-member military that has the military leaders may be shifting.
only been responsible for terrorizing
civilians.
Myanmar is a member of the As-
sociation of Southeast Asian nations
New Foundation Shipping
Since 1962, Myanmar, formerly
called Burma, has been under an op-
(ASEAN), a coalition among countries
in Southeast Asia that has been widely Medical Supplies Overseas
pressive military dictatorship presiding criticized for not encouraging Burmese Melissa Delia
over about 48 million people. The gov- leaders to allow for foreign aid at this Staff Writer
ernment has been repeatedly criticized critical time. General Shwe has also A Hastings woman, Danielle Bu- to humanitarian health organizations
for restraining democratic parties such been visiting refugee camps to pres- tin, started a foundation to help equip will allow them to take equipment or
as The National League for Democracy ent a positive image and to defend doctors in poor nations with medical medical supplies for medical missions
(headed by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, a the country’s relief efforts. Although equipment and supplies. The founda- in other countries.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate) and for ASEAN has offered relief, it fails to tion is named the Afya Foundation. Hospitals and nursing homes
human rights abuses. This past Sep- offer criticism of the military junta of The word afya means “good health” throughout the Lower Hudson Valley
tember also was a tension-filled time the region, as it does not interfere with in Swahili. The medical equipment is and in New York City currently are up-
for Myanmar when a peaceful protest internal and political affairs. stored in a 4,000 square foot rented grading facilities and are looking to get
by Buddhist monks was quelled with a Still, relief efforts in Myanmar are warehouse on Nepperhan Avenue, rid of older equipment. Also there has
violent attack. Thirty-one were killed not completely sound. A high-rank- in Yonkers. The warehouse is full of been many closures and downsizing
and thousands were detained. ing official visited a ravaged village wheelchairs, stretchers, IV drips, sur- of hospitals and nursing homes in New
The cyclone brought destruction to distribute food. People were told gical thread, and gauze that is ready York and they are looking to dispose of
all around: trees are down, villages are there wasn’t any more food and were to be shipped out to countries where their supplies. Butin says she’s gotten
flattened, there is no electricity and forced to go home and return at some medical supplies are scarce. an “enormous response” from hospitals
food is available only at premium black- later time. The people of Myanmar still After taking a trip to Tanzania, in the area.
market prices. The Burmese need help, wonder, if aid is being brought in, why where she saw conditions that she In the three months since she has
and the United Nations fears that the they aren’t receiving any. felt were unimaginable, Butin was started the foundation, hospitals in the
current dictator Senior General Than inspired to start a foundation to help area have allowed her volunteers to col-
poor nations. “In developing nations, lect working machines and unopened
they dip used gauze in alcohol, pull packages of supplies, including items
out the thread and feed it through a like gloves and bandages. Earlier this
needle to stitch up the next patient,” past month, Butin had about 20 student
Butin says. Comparing that to U.S. volunteers from Columbia University
standards, where fresh supplies are set that helped fix up wheelchairs donated
out for surgery and, even if not used by area hospitals. The foundation’s first
or opened, they will never see another container shipment, which included
operating room. Each year the United those fixed-up wheelchairs, was sent
States produces approximately 3.2 mil- to Haiti last week. Two more contain-
lion tons of medical waste, according to ers of medical and surgical supplies
the Environmental Protection Agency. are on their way to Kenya and Malawi
Hospital officials decide to sell, sal- in the upcoming months. “As a worker
vage, donate, or throw away supplies in the healthcare field,” Danielle Butin
for which they no longer have any use. said, “you cannot ignore the dire need
Some hospitals who recognize certain in some of these places.”
Danielle Butin greases up a donated wheelchair.
Courtesy David Goldman/The New York Times doctors and nurses have connections
Husky Herald - Page 7
Bereaved Parents’ Grief Turns To Rage
In Aftermath of China’s Earthquake
Tessa Ratner
Staff Writer
In Duajiangyan, China, bereaved we can find out the truth.” casualty count, but only 13 of the Deyang. There they met with the vice
parents whose children were crushed At the ceremony, parents were school’s 900 students survived. “The mayor who promised to begin an in-
to death during the 7.9 earthquake on assembled in groups according to people responsible for this should be vestigation the following day.
the Richter Scale in Sichuan Province, their children’s classes. They lined up brought here and have a bullet put Duajingyan officials still have yet
have converted their grief into protests and numbly exchanged stories of loss. in their head,” said Luo Guanmin, a to report to the grieving parents. Some
against Chinese officials, in an attempt Some parents came hugging framed farmer who clutched his 16-year-old said they had been approached by
to force officials to address growing photographs and “dog-eared achieve- daughter’s photograph. teachers who said they would be well
political repercussions over the shabby ment awards,” placing them on the During the weekend, several compensated for their child’s loss-
construction of these children’s public spot where their child passed away. sharp confrontations between protes- around $4,500 per child, only if they
schools. The men set off fireworks in belief of tors and officials began in Sichuan. agreed to halt their vociferous protests.
Parents of the estimated 10,000 scaring evil spirits away. Parents began an impromptu rally on This is several times the average in-
children who have lost their lives in “We worked so hard to raise you Saturday. They surrounded an official come in this area.
the quake have become so enraged and then you left us so suddenly,” a who tried to calm them down, assuring “We don’t want their money,”
that they overcome their bashfulness woman screamed to her child’s mem- them their claims were being taken into said Mr. Luo, the farmer, while others
regarding Communist Party Officials. ory, pounding the ruins of the Juyuan account, screaming into her face and nodded in agreement. “We just want
Even more incentive to be angered Middle School with her fists. “How causing her eventually to faint. this corruption to end.” Many parents
comes from the fact that while the could you leave us to grow old alone?” Tian Liya, the Party’s Secretary said they felt insulted that no one from
poorer people’s schools have crumbled These parents, because of China’s of the Sichuan Construction Bureau’s the government or school offered their
to the ground, other government offices population control policy, have lost emergency department, said they were condolences.
and elite schools near the area have their only child. While mothers wailed not officially investigating the quality After this attempt, parents
maintained themselves largely intact in agony, the fathers wept in silence, problems in the school buildings, for planned to march on Chengdu, the
after the May 12 quake. paralyzed by their pain. their priority at the moment was provid- provincial capital and seek higher lever
Recently, an informal gathering The province is swarmed with ing lodging for refugees. authorities to investigate the incidents.
was held at Juyuan Middle School in desperation and grief. Grieving par- Any delay at this point will em- Jiang, Guohua, the local party boss,
Dujiangyan for the parents to commem- ents whol had placed all their hopes bolden the infuriated parents. After they pleaded with them to abandon the
orate their lost children. It gave way to in one child quickly became agitated, confronted the Communist Party offi- protest. The parents ignored his pleas
unbridled fury when one of the fathers still not understanding why these cials on Saturday, the parents formed and responded by yelling at his face
attending, Liu Lifu, a quarry worker, children had to die. Some parents a circle around the vice secretary of the while continuing their march.
grabbed the microphone and began to shared that the officials had known for Mianzhu city government and called The protests undermine the gov-
call for the children’s murderers to be years of the schools’ pitiful conditions, her repetitively a liar for her report on ernment’s attempts to promote its posi-
brought to justice. “We demand that the but still refused to take action. Others the crumbled Fuxin School, failing to tive response to the quake. Censors
government severely punish the killers recalled that two hours passed before inform about the 127 students that had have blocked detailed reports of the
who caused the collapse of the school rescue workers showed up, and that, been killed. schools’ controversy by the state-run
buildings,” cried Lifu, whose 15-year- even then, they stopped working at 10 The Chinese people feel be- media, but a photo of Mr. Jiang kneel-
old daughter perished along with her p.m. and resumed work at 9 the next trayed by their government, shouting, ing and pleading with these parents
entire class during a biology lesson. morning. “Why can’t you do the right things for has captivated international attention
“Please, everyone sign the petition so There has yet to be an official us?” and “Why do you cheat us?” They worldwide.
shouted and yelled at the vice secre- The authorities in Beijing do
tary until she passed out and had to be realize the gravity of the issue. The
carried away by an aide. spokesman for the Education Ministry,
The next day, the parents trans- Wang Xuming, promised a reassess-
mitted their anger to Mr. Jiang. When ment of school buildings in the quake
his answers proved unsatisfactory, they zone, including that those responsible
began their march to Chnegdu. Mr. for “cutting corners” would be “severely
Jiang dropped to the ground begging punished.” This caused the local of-
them to stop, pleading with them to ficials of Sichuan to bend to these
believe that the Mianzhu Party would authorities’ pressure.
be able to solve this crisis. Not everyone agrees investigat-
Three hours later, the police tried ing the cause of the school’s collapse is
to intervene. The ensuing struggle vital at this point. Officials in Chengdu
left many parents bleeding, due to the suggested a “full scale” investigation
glass frames holding their children’s’ should take a back seat to the needs
pictures. After a tense standoff, the of survivors.
protestors agreed to board a bus to
Parents grieve, holding pictures of children killed in the earthquake.
Courtesy Ng Han Guan/Associated Press
Journalists At Risk Now More Than Ever
Alexa Basciano
Staff Writer
What do you think is the most dan- in more than a decade. In 2006, there rassment. Across the world journalists group of men while simply trying to
gerous job? Although many wouldn’t were three journalists that worked for are harassed, intimidated, and some- do his job.
expect it, working as a journalist in Iraq Arab TV who were kidnapped and killed times physically attacked on a regular In the past three years alone,
is one of the most dangerous jobs out while cover- basis. In some more than 80 journalists and media
there. Members of the press are hunted ing the news. instances, if the assistants have been killed in the con-
down and murdered while simply trying Some argue people do not flict in Iraq. While the most high profile
to cover the news. There are so many that Ameri- agree with the killings and kidnappings have been
difficulties and dangers journalists ex- can journal- journalist, they Western reporters, most of the killed
perience while trying to do their jobs in ists have it far will do any- journalists have been Iraqis.
foreign lands. The year 2007 was, for easier than thing to start a There are so many dangers
journalists, a very deadly year. those sta- rampage. For those media correspondents and
A lot of journalists are in deep tioned in other example, on photojournalists face in Iraq and other
danger because of the fact that terror- countries. April 23, 2006, war-torn areas of conflict. As journal-
ists kidnap and murder many of them. Not only a journalist ists continue to travel to high-risk areas
There once was a fire in Afghanistan can journal- working on a to share their stories with citizens back
that killed more journalists than soldiers. ists die eas- newspaper in home, they face a range of constantly
The statistics indicate that 64 journal- ily, they also Kazakhstan evolving challenges.
ists in 17 countries died while covering have to face Atwar Bahjat, an Iraqi journalist, was murdered . was severely
the news in 2007 — the deadliest year threats and ha- Courtesy of the BBC b e a t e n b y a
Husky Herald - Page 8
Court Upholds
California Ruling,
June Weddings For
Same Sex Couples
Amanda Corrado
Staff Writer
On June 4, 2008, the California Supreme Court rejected a proposal to stop
Omar bin Laden and his wife talk abour peace plans to reporters in Cairo. the May ruling legalizing gay marriage, giving the chance for same-sex couples
Courtesy Associated Press to begin marrying as soon as June 17.
Bin Laden’s Son
On May 15, 2008, the Supreme Court had (in a 4-3 ruling) ended
California’s existing laws limiting marriage to that between a man and a woman,
proposing to allow same-sex marriages.
The judgment was written by Chief Justice Ronald M. George, and quoted
the court’s decision to reverse interracial marriage bans in 1948. It established
Wants to Be that “equal respect and dignity” of marriage is a “basic civil right” that can’t be
withheld from same-sex couples, that sexual orientation is a protected class like
race and gender, and that any classification or discrimination on the basis of
sexual orientation is subject to “strict scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause
Envoy of Peace
Hank Rubenstein
of the California State Constitution.”
Fellow Justices Joyce L. Kennard, Kathryn Werdegar, and Carlos R. Moreno
agreed. The California Supreme Court is the first state high court in the country
to do so. The Massachusetts State Supreme Court differed in that it didn’t find
Sports Editor sexual orientation to be a protected class, and instead ended its gay-marriage
ban on rational basis review, which is the lowest level of inspection applied by
The 26-year-old does not re- “My father thinks he will be good
courts deciding constitutional issues through judicial review.
nounce his father, Al-Qaeda leader for defending the Arab people and stop
After the announcement of the end of the same-sex marriage ban, the
Osama bin Laden, but in an interview anyone from hurting the Arab or Mus-
Advocates for Faith and Freedom and the Alliance Defense Fund asked for
in mid-January, he said there is better lim people any place in the world,” he
a postponement of the ruling until after the November Presidential Elections.
way to defend Islam than Al-Qaeda’s said, noting that the West didn’t have
California’s Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, immediately issued a statement
militancy. Omar plans to become the a problem with his father when he was
pledging to uphold the ruling, and repeated his pledge to oppose the Limit on
“ambassador for peace” between Mus- fighting the Russians in Afghanistan in
Marriage Amendment.
lims and the West. the 1980s.
In early June, the California Supreme Court denied requests to stay, or delay
Omar raised a tabloid storm Omar is convinced a truce be-
its same-sex marriage decision until after the November election, when Califor-
in Britain last year when he married tween the West and Al-Qaeda is possi-
nia voters will have the chance to weigh in on the same issue through ballots.
a 52-year-old British woman, Jane ble. “My father is asking for a truce but I
The court also declined to re-hear the case. The court also said its ruling would
Felix-Browne, who took on the name don’t think there is any government that
become final on June 16 at 5 p.m.
Zaina Alsabah. Now the couple says respects him. At the same time they do
This decision has fortified the California Supreme Court’s mission to allow
they want to be advocates, planning not respect him, why everywhere in the
marriage for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. There is hope that Cali-
a 3,000- mile horse race across North world, they want to fight him? There is
fornia can influence other states to follow in this path of equality for all.
Africa to draw attention to the cause a contradiction,” he said.
of peace. Osama bin Laden, believed to be
“It’s about changing the ideas in hiding in the Pakistan-Afghan border
of the Western mind. A lot of people region, offered a truce to Europe in
think Arabs --especially the bin Ladens, a 2004 audiotape and a conditional
especially the sons of Osama -- are all truce to the United States in a 2006
terrorists. This is not the truth,” Omar message. This past November he
said recently at a cafe in one of Cairo’s called on European nations to pull out
new shopping malls. of Afghanistan in a message seen by
Of course, many may have a hard some experts as an effort to reach out
time getting their mind around the idea to Europe.
of “bin Laden: peacenik.” “Omar thinks But in a series of messages since
he can be a negotiator,” said Omar’s last fall, he has also been calling for
wife Zaina Alsabah, who is trying to Muslims to rally around jihad, or “holy
bring her husband to Britain. “He’s one war,” encouraging fighters in Iraq in
of the only people who can do this in particular to continue their battles with
the world.” Omar, the fourth eldest of U.S. and Iraqi forces.
Osama bin Laden’s 19 children, lived The couple still is planning their
with his father in Sudan, then moved endurance horse race across North
with him to Afghanistan when Khar- Africa, which they hope to start next Hundreds gather to celebrate the California Supreme Court’s ruling.
toum forced out the al-Qaeda leader March. The two plan on riding into Courtesy Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times
in 1996. Britain, but as of this point, Omar is still
In Afghanistan, Omar says he waiting upon his visa. They admit they
trained at an Al-Qaeda camp, but in are still in the planning stages, seek-
2000 he decided there must be another ing approval of governments along the
way and he left his father, returning to route. They are also looking for spon-
his homeland Saudi Arabia. “I don’t sors to help pay for the event and raise
want to be in that situation to just fight. money for child victims of war.
I like to find another way and this other Omar said they plan to ride 30
way may be like we do now, talking,” miles a day, with periodic weeklong
he said in English. He suggested his rests in each country. Teams from
father did not oppose his leaving, while around the world will be encouraged
wife Alsabah interjected that Omar to join in what the couple envisions
was courageous in breaking away, but as an equine version of the famous
neither elaborated. Paris-Dakar car rally. That rally was
He said he hasn’t seen or been cancelled this year due to fears over
in contact with his father since leaving terrorist threats made by Al-Qaeda-af-
Afghanistan. “He doesn’t have email,” filiated groups in North Africa. Omar,
Omar said. “He doesn’t take a tele- however, said he isn’t worried. “I heard
phone ... if he had something like this, the rally was stopped because of Al-
they will find him through satellites.” Qaeda,” he said. “I don’t think they are A woman holds up a copy of the news release relating the Supreme Court’s
Omar doesn’t criticize his father and going to stop me.” decision to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage in California.
says Osama bin Laden is just trying to Courtesy of Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
defend the Islamic world.
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Town Clerk Urges
Organ Donation Signup
Melissa Delia
Staff Writer
Joseph Acocella at 26 years old, the call he was scared because his
is the new Town Clerk of Harrison mother, Marie Acocella, had received
and is one of the youngest municipal a kidney transplant seven years
clerks in New York State, but when earlier and had died a day after the
he was four years old he had both operation. Her death was not caused
his legs amputated because of a rare by the transplant, but by complica-
developmental disorder of the lower tions that came about from her being
A hearty country breakfast. Courtesy Tamarack Lodge spine. By the time he was 18 years old a diabetic. Joseph’s procedure was a
he was receiving dialysis three times success and he went on to graduate
a week for both kidneys which had from Harrison High School and earn a
Study Shows Breakfast failed and were damaged because of
his disability. After being on an organ
wait list for more than seven months,
bachelor’s degree in political science
from Fordham University.
After graduating from college,
Joseph received a he worked in the
Affects Body Mass Index new kidney from an
anonymous donor.
town’s Recreation
Department, and
Marissa DeCarlo “If that person later became the
Staff Writer hadn’t become a records keeper in
A new study proves parents right how often the teenagers ate breakfast. donor, who knows the Harrison Po-
-- breakfast might be the most impor- They also included questions to deter- where I would be lice Department.
tant meal of the day after all. This mine the behavioral and social forces right now. It saved Acocella also has
study proves that kids who eat break- that might affect eating. For example, my life,” said Aco- had a seat on the
fast are less likely to be overweight. they asked whether the teenagers were cella. Since April school board. Po-
The researchers examined the eating concerned about their weight, whether was National Organ lice Chief David
and exercise habits of 1,007 boys and they skipped meals to lose weight, Donor Awareness R. Hall, for whom
1,215 girls, with an average age of 15 whether they had ever been made fun Month, Acocella’s Acocella once
at the start of the five-year study. The of about their weight, and how often office joined the worked, said, “Joe
Harrison Town Clerk Joseph Acocella.
researchers found a direct relationship they had dieted during the last year. U.S. Department of is a living example
between eating breakfast and body They also asked how much exercise Health and Human Services’ Work- of what a person with a disability can
mass index; the more a kid ate break- they were getting. place Partnership for Life Campaign. achieve.” Hall doesn’t think Joseph
fast, the lower their body mass index About half the teenagers ate The goal of this partnership is to Acocella will be stopping anytime
would be. According to dictonary.com, breakfast occasionally, but girls were educate people about organ and soon. He co-hosted an informational
body mass index is defined as a mea- more likely to skip breakfast and boys tissue donation and to get them to session with the Organ Donor Net-
surement of the relative percentages more likely to eat it every day. Girls register. There are currently 98,720 work on April 21 at the Harrison Town
of fat and muscle mass in the human who consistently ate breakfast had candidates on the national waiting list Hall. Acocella said, “People don’t
body, in which weight in kilograms is an overall diet higher in cholesterol, and about 75,000 of them are waiting like this discussion because they
divided by height in meters and the fiber and total calories than those who for kidneys, according to the United don’t want to face their own mortality.
result used as an index of obesity. skipped the meal; the boys who were Network of Organ Sharing. But this should actually give people
Why eating breakfast leads to consistent consumed more calories, While Joseph was a senior in peace of mind, knowing that, when
fewer unwanted pounds is unclear, but more carbohydrates and fiber, and less high school, he went for dialysis three you do leave this world, you die letting
the study found that breakfast eaters saturated fat than the other boys who times a month until he finally got a somebody else stay. You can’t take
consumed greater amounts of carbohy- skipped breakfast. At the start of the call about a donor. When he received the organs with you.”
drates and fiber, got fewer calories from study, consistent breakfast eaters had
fat and exercised more. Consumption an average body mass index of 21.7,
of fiber-rich foods may improve glucose intermittent eaters 22.5, and those
and insulin levels, making people feel who never had breakfast 23.4. Over
satisfied and less likely to eat more
later in the day. Donna Spruijt-Metz,
an assistant professor of preventive
the next five years, body mass index
increased in exactly the same pattern.
The relationship persisted even after
Are You Drinking
medicine at the University of Southern
California (who was not involved in
the study), said, “Food consumption
controlling for age, sex, race, socioeco-
nomic status, smoking and concerns
about diet and weight.
Nearly Enough Milk?
at breakfast does seem to influence The researchers acknowledge
activity. Maybe kids eating breakfast that the study depends on self-reports Nora Areikat
get less refined foods and more that of weight and eating habits, which
Staff Writer
contain fiber. The influence of that on are not always reliable, and that even
metabolism and behavior is something though they controlled for many vari-
we’re still trying to sort out in my lab.” ables, the study was observational, Although many people have can put you at risk for osteoporosis,
For the study, the researchers showing only an association between expressed concern over the issue of which is a disease that causes bones
recorded food intake using a well-es- breakfast eating habits and body mass, growth hormones being present in milk to become more fragile and likely to
tablished food frequency questionnaire not a causal relationship. and dairy products, scientists have break. Drinking milk has also been
and added specific questions about not found any dangerous side effects connected to the reduction of LDL
directly related to that presence. Still, cholesterol (the “bad” kind). Skim and
certified USDA Organic milk and dairy low fat milk can be an effect part of a
products contain an assurance that weight loss program. Some scientists
they were produced without the use of also believe milk helps reduce the risk
antibiotics, added growth hormones of some cancers (although there has
or dangerous pesticides. Either way, been no conclusive proof of this).
medical specialists are urging people Milk contains many important
to keep drinking milk, for a number of vitamins - for example, Vitamin D
reasons. (which helps your body absorb more
One reason is the fact that many calcium) and Vitamin A (which helps
American simply are not drinking your vision and keeps your immune
enough. According to the U.S. Depart- system healthy).
ment of Agriculture, the average adult In conclusion, milk and the cal-
only gets half of the recommended cium it provides is very important
serving of milk and dairy each day. and necessary, but many people are
Not getting enough necessary nutrients simply not getting enough right now.
means your body can’t function to its It is recommended that you should
full potential. consume at the following amounts of
Milk has many health benefits, dairy products on a daily basis: one
one of which is the calcium it provides, cup of milk, one cup of yogurt, and one
important for strong bones and teeth. serving of cheese.
Not getting enough milk (and calcium)
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Accutane:
A Cure For Acne?
Dominique Cuce
Staff Writer
A fairly new medication, Isotreti- the pill, which includes monthly blood
noin, more commonly known as Ac- work and extra visits with a dermatolo-
cutane, is being prescribed more often gist. Still, for many, it is well worth the
to those with cases of severe acne. extra effort.
Accutane is a pill that a patient has When taking the pill, common
to take each day for some four-to-six side effects are going to happen, but
months, and in rare cases, even longer. usually depend on the dosage your
Basically, Accutane removes your acne dermatologist prescribes. Most com-
completely within this mon side effects in-
The practice of Yoga helps stretch out one’s back. Courtesy Health & Fitness Journal time period. Howev- clude dry mouth,
er, criticism has be- dry skin, acne flares
Yoga For Mind, gun to arise over the
medication’s pos-
sible side effects.
One major
in the beginning,
dry eyes, head-
aches, and others.
In some instanc-
Body, and Soul
Andrea Pagano
consideration be-
fore taking Accu-
tane is the risk of
getting pregnant.
es, Accutane can
lead to severe but
rare side effects,
including possible
Fashion Editor This pill is so strong Accutane. Courtesy Pacificu.edu depression, suicidal
that it could cause ideation, and psy-
Clear your head and take a their energy on a difficult Yoga pose, extremely harmful side effects to those chosis, though there is no complete
yoga class. Many people do not know on a game they are about to play, or on that are pregnant or considering be- evidence to corroborate the connec-
exactly what great things Yoga can school work. Yoga encourages positive coming pregnant while taking it. With tion. These harsh, but rare effects are
do for the human body. The practice thoughts and self-acceptance. Yoga this major consideration, the “I Pledge” one reason this drug is sometimes hard
of Yoga has many positive benefits, teaches you to focus on your breath- program was developed. Shortly after to prescribe.
physically, mentally, and spiritually. ing. Focusing on breathing is used to a dermatologist prescribes the pill, Though there may be many ef-
This 5000-year-old tradition first started reduce anxiety and stress. women who are capable of becoming fects and steps in taking Accutane, the
its practice on the battlefield. The spiritual benefits of yoga are pregnant must choose two forms of end result of clear and beautiful skin
The physical benefits of Yoga very powerful. Yoga’s main purpose birth control, with abstinence being makes it worthwhile to many people.
are that it creates a toned, flexible and aside from being a form of exercise one of them. Talk to your dermatologist to learn
strong body. Yoga helps athletic ability, is to build awareness for your own Many people criticize Accutane more about Accutane, and to see if it
and improves respiration and energy. body, your feelings, and the world because of the work involved in taking is right for you.
It also helps maintain a balanced me- around you. Yoga promotes a healthy
tabolism. Taking a Yoga class can pro- lifestyle.
mote cardio and circulatory health. Yoga is for anyone, no matter
Besides the great physical advan-
tages to practicing Yoga, studies show
that people who take part in Yoga on a
how old you are. A great thing about
Yoga is that, for every move and posi-
tion there will be a modified version
“Scent-sitivity” -
A Growing Concern
daily or weekly basis are a lot calmer and an advanced pose to cover people
and happier in everyday life. of all different skill levels and abilities.
The mental benefits to the art Even if you don’t have time to sign
of Yoga are the following: Yoga helps up for a class, buying a Yoga DVD
people become more relaxed and able
to tackle tough situations more easily.
A positive benefit to Yoga and why
is just as effective. Ask anyone who
enjoys Yoga and they will tell you the
wondrous benefits and how they feel
That The Nose Knows
most people like this form of exercise after their workout. Yoga is practiced Judy Florio
is that Yoga has the ability to help quiet by some 20 million people throughout Staff Writer
a person’s mind, so that you can focus the world daily -- you should be one
your energy where you want it to go. of them! Karen Kraig has been known to powder-fresh products continue to be
For example, someone might focus raise a stink about strong smells. hashed out in medical circles and re-
The World Trade Tower attacks search labs, another question looms
of September 11, 2001, caused the large for those with sensitive noses
Manhattan financial consultant’s al- and/or sensitive feelings when it
ready acute sense of smell to go both comes to being asked to don a Hefty
ballistic and bronchial, leaving her bag or forgo their favorite hand lotion:
wheezing whenever she encounters How far is too far when it comes to
a whiff of perfume, laundry detergent, sticking up for your nose? The an-
fabric softener or window cleaner. As swer to that question might be easier
a result, Kraig now insists that clients to sniff out if it weren’t for the fact that
are to show up for their appointments not all noses are created equal.
fragrance-free — or else. “If some- Dr. Alan Hirsch, founder and
one comes into my office wearing neurological director of the Smell
perfume or with a strong shampoo & Taste Treatment and Research
or laundry soap smell, I have to ask Foundation of Chicago, says sense
them to leave,” she says. “On occa- of smell differs from individual to
sion, I’ve made people wear a gar- individual. Other factors, such as
bage bag over their clothes because age, gender and whether you’ve
the detergent smell was so fierce I had lunch, can also affect sensitivity.
couldn’t endure it.” The other problem is that what some
Kraig is not the only one with consider ambient aromas, others
such a sensitivity to strong smells. perceive as a relentless chemical
Fragrances were named “allergen of assault on their respiratory system.
the year” for 2007 by the American Plus, within the past few years there
Contact Dermatitis Society. Further, has been an explosion of fragrances
a 2003 study of more than 10,000 in all types of cosmetics and laundry
mothers and their infants in England detergents, and considering that
found air fresheners, deodorants and laws against indoor smoking have
aerosols were “significantly associ- only made our noses more apt to
ated” with headaches in moms and smelling perfume fragrances and
earache, vomiting, and diarrhea in hand lotion, it doesn’t seem to be
their babies. But while the physi- a bright future for those with such
The sense of smell differs from individual to individual. Courtesy of Infovisual
ological effects of perfume and other sensitive senses of smell.
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Fashion Update:
Everything Old Is New Again
Taryn Brandes
Features Editor
Is it really the year 2008, or did designed to be worn off-the-shoulder, blouses that she tucked into high waist
the world travel back in time to the ‘70s with pre-cut neck lines, and teens are bell-bottom jeans are now also worn by
and ’80s? It’s neither a rarity nor an wearing leggings of all different pat- the trendiest people this season. Even
abnormality when parents excitedly tell terns and colors. For example, the the hippy-style manner that the charac-
their children, “I had an off the shoulder new celebrity fad is “leather leggings.” ters wore their headbands is one of the
shirt just like yours!”, or “those high- Additionally, one of the biggest clothing new biggest trends. Open a fashion
waisted paints were just like my favorite sellers at Urban Outfitters stores is the magazine. There are rampant models
pair I wore in college!” This is reality. “Frankie Says Relax” T-shirts, made in wearing bandanas and braided head
Some of this season’s most fantastic neon yellows, blues, greens, and pinks. bands like a hippy: on top of their hair,
fads and terrific trends have around their head, and over their
been brought back to life. ears. Other major 1970s style,
These styles have landed as evident in the movie Saturday
straight from the bold and Night Fever, consisted of bold
retro 1970s, and the colorful disco-sequined tops, pants, and
and eccentric 1980s.
Take Tom Cruise’s
accessories. It is clear that the
sequins and sparkles have made
Harrison High’s
character in the 1980’s mov-
ie Risky Business. He was
their way back today, seeing that
one of the most popular items worn Advice Column
the legendary one who wore at fancy occasions is the sequin
Dear Gossip Girls,
the Ray-Ban sunglasses and dress. Last but not least, although
A guy friend calls and texts me
white oxford shirt. Now, in the ‘70s chunky heel style is very
all the time and I’m really starting to
2008, the white oxfords and different from today’s big scrunchy-
like him. I wish I could tell if he likes
the Ray-Ban glasses have leg style, 2008, just like the 1970s,
me back. He flirts with me all the time
been revived. Just look in is another “age of the boots.”
but am I imagining it or is it real? The
a magazine; every other It is inevitable for fashion
biggest problem is -- he has a girl-
celebrity is wearing the exact trends to be utilized more than
friend! I would really like to confront
same pair of Ray-Bans as once. How many new styles can
Tom Cruise in Risky Business and the famous Ray-Bans. him and say something. Any ideas
Cruise had worn. The only society really create? However a
on what I should do?
difference is that today, the glasses Nothing screams “the ‘80s” more than funny concept is that many children
Sincerely,
are made and worn in a wider variety this T-shirt because it originally came and teens think these trends are brand
Puzzled
of colors. out in the 1980s after the single Relax new. They do not realize that the styles
How about Madonna? We can was released by the band Frankie have been revitalized, and that their
Dear Puzzled,
no longer laugh at her crazy styles, Goes to Hollywood. parents, and even grandparents were
I know exactly how you feel. If
consisting of chunky high-waisted belts The summer of 2008 can say wearing almost identical items and
guys said what they feel, wouldn’t life
on top of off-the-shoulder T-shirts and goodbye to tight low rise jeans, and accessories as a child, in college, or
be so much easier? What you should
colorful spandex leggings. This is be- say hello to the wide-legged and high- even as parents. History, even fashion
do is really up to you, but I suggest
cause today’s society is repeating her waisted pants of the 1970s. In the history, really does repeat itself in the
letting things work themselves out. If
style. Stores have begun to sell shirts TV series That 70’s Show, Donna’s future.
he does have a thing for you and he
is worth it, he will make a move. In
the meantime don’t sweat the small
YSL: Death of A Fashion Legend stuff about the girlfriend – that’s his
problem, not yours. If it’s meant to
be, it will work out.
Emily Singer
Dear Gossip Girls,
Staff Writer
I noticed my friend is really
He is considered to be one of the lowed to leave the Dior house and he his fashion work by the Metropolitan worried about the way she looks. We
greatest fashion designers of all time, founded his own fashion line – YSL. Museum of Art, making him the first recently went shopping and she kept
along with Coco Chanel and Christian Throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, Saint- living designer to ever be honored by staring herself in the mirror. I went
Dior. He put women in pantsuits and Laurent popularized androgynous the museum. over and asked what was wrong.
made them feel elegant – the epitome safari clothing for women. In 1966, In 1999, Gucci bought the YSL She said, “I am too fat; Tyler is never
of androgynous dressing. He created Yves Saint-Laurent created the most brand. The new company allowed going to like me.” (Tyler is a guy she
one of the largest fashion houses in the popular tuxedo suit for women – ‘Le American designer Tom Ford to design has recently starting seeing) I don’t
world, but on June 1, fashion legend Smoking’ suit. the YSL ready-to-wear collection while understand why my friend thinks she
Yves Saint-Laurent passed away in his Saint-Laurent was a daring de- Yves Saint-Laurent would design the is fat -- she is a size 3 and looks great.
apartment in Paris. signer. He put women in pantsuits, haute couture lines. I am really worried about her because
Born on August 1, 1939 in Oran, clothing that previously was for ‘men In 2002, Yves Saint-Laurent re- whenever we go out she doesn’t eat
Algeria, Yves Henri Donat Mathieu only.’ Saint-Laurent was also the first tired from designing clothing. He was as much as she used to and is on this
Saint-Laurent inherited his keen sense to use black models in his runway suffering from alcoholism, depression, new “grapefruit diet” where all she
of fashion from his mother. Saint-Lau- shows. In 1983, he was honored for drug abuse, and many other health eats is grapefruit. What should I say
rent studied at the Chambre Syndicale problems which were taking away from to make her realize she is beautiful
de la Couture but left after several his focus on fashion. At the same time and doesn’t need to diet?
months because he disagreed with that Saint-Laurent retired, he closed his Sincerely,
the school syllabus. He left home at couture house. The Gucci Group con- Worried
age 17 to work for fellow fashion leg- tinued to design under Saint-Laurent’s
end, Christian Dior, after winning first ready-to-wear name, currently pro- Dear Worried,
prize in a fashion contest for making duced by designer Stefano Pilati. This is a common issue
an asymmetrical cocktail dress . After On June 1, 2008, Yves Saint-Lau- among teenagers these days. A
Dior passed away in 1957, Saint-Lau- rent was pronounced dead in is home girl feels she must be thin, like ce-
rent (21 years old at the time) was in Paris due to complications from a lebrities, to be beautiful. Try sitting
left to save the fashion house from brain tumor. He was 71 years old. your friend down and talking to her
bankruptcy. In 1958, Saint-Laurent Saint-Laurent was a fashion about her recent behaviors. Let her
introduced the trapeze dress to the legend whose name has gone down know that you’re worried about her.
fashion world. in history. He turned haute couture Remind her that to be beautiful is to
Just when Saint-Laurent was fashion into an art form. Along with be confident with the way you are.
beginning to make a name for himself, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, he If she doesn’t have the self-esteem
he was drafted into the French Army to aided in turning Paris into the fashion to believe she is beautiful, then who
fight during the Algerian War of Inde- capital of the world. A daily French else will? There is a good chance that
pendence. For the 20 days that served newspaper, Le Figaro, dedicated its her recent eating habits are linked to
in the military, he was hazed and tor- entire first page to Saint-Laurent and Tyler. If a guy wants you to change
tured. After his short military career, his fashion legacy. According to Le the way you look, then he obviously
he was placed in a mental hospital as Figaro as well as many fashion con- doesn’t love you for the way you are
a result of a nervous breakdown. noisseurs, Yves Saint-Laurent was “the and is not worth it.
In 1962, after he recovered from YSL’s Mondrian Day Dress is now a world’s greatest couturier.”
his breakdown, Saint-Laurent was al- piece of museum art.
Courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Leno’s Tonight Show Reign Ending, Celebrity
Contract Says Make Way for Conan Siblings:
Chris Cassavecca
Staff Writer Waiting
By 2009, Jay Leno, host of The
Tonight Show and the king of late night
comedy (and big chins), will be leaving
Jimmie Fallon (formerly of Saturday
Night Live) will take Conan’s former
12:35 a.m. spot. When Leno was asked
Their Turn
Alex Chill
NBC for good. Three years ago, Leno why he signed the contract, he said, Staff Writer
signed a contract saying that in 2009 “When I signed my new contract, I felt
he will retire and leave the 11:35 p.m. that the timing was right to plan for my Everyone knows the famous celebri-
slot to another Late Night sensation, successor, and there is no one more ties, but what about their siblings? They
Conan O’Brien. qualified than Conan.” have lives too, like our own, with annoy-
Leno took over the hosting chair Now some might wonder, “What ing but loving siblings. Some of the more
from the beloved Johnny Carson in if NBC gives Leno the okay to stay?” familiar sibs include the Jonas brothers,
the Simpson sisters, the Carters, the Hil-
1992, and told NBC Networks that he NBC clearly wouldn’t mind keeping
tons, the Lohan sisters and, of course, the
would be retiring in 2009. Now that their number-one guy on the payroll, Jay Leno is contractually obligated most drama-filled pair, the famous Spears
time is ticking for Leno, he says that and if he wants to keep working, they to step down as the host of NBC’s sisters.
he does not want to leave. However, definitely want him in their network. The Tonight Show. The whole world has now heard
in a recent news conference Ben Sil- Leno has a non-compete clause to Courtesy of NBC about the current boy band that has every
verman, co-chairman of NBC Enter- keep him off the air for six months after teen girl on the tips of their chairs, the
tainment, stated that, “the changing leaving NBC. If Leno in fact changes Jonas Brothers! The famous group even
late-night landscape at the network his mind and sticks with Tonight and went on a world tour with that other Disney
would probably mean that Jay Leno NBC reneges on their arrangement pop-star, Hannah Montana. Just recently,
the brothers decided they’re going to start
would leave it.” with O’Brien, O’Brien earns a $40 mil-
an individual tour. However, there is a
When asked about the prospect lion penalty and could continue to act Jonas that many people don’t know about:
that NBC would be able to keep Mr. as the host of Late Night with Conan Frankie Jonas, the youngest of the bunch,
Leno after his contract expires in Janu- O’Brien, which is arguably a lower- is not yet part of the band. He is only seven
ary, 2010, with Conan O’Brien having stress assignment anyway. That move, years old now, but is part of his own band
taken over his spot on the “Tonight” however, might lead O’Brien to possibly “RockSlap.” According to a few sources,
show, Mr. Silverman said NBC was move to another network. The way it Frankie doesn’t want to join his brothers’
going to do everything it could to find looks now is that Leno will be leaving band, but wants to continue on his own.
something that would induce Mr. Leno for good. Even though he has second Frankie already knows how to play the
Conan O’Brien moves out to Los Angeles guitar, but someday dreams of playing
to stay, but that it was unlikely that it thoughts, he takes responsibility for and takes over the 11:35 p.m. slot, while the drums too. Aside from music, Frankie
would succeed. “I think it’s a reach,” following what he contractually com- Jimmy Fallon gets his old show. is a huge fan of the Yankees, and loves
said Mr. Silverman. mitted to do. Courtesy of Evening Talk football. His other favorite thing…Hannah
In addition to Conan moving up, Montana! Hannah Montana is his favorite
female star, when he found out about the
Nick and Hannah get together; he tried to
Top Summer Vacation Destinations start a fight with his brother!
Another Disney star, Miley Ray
Cyrus, a.k.a. Hannah Montana, also has
Allie Schnitta a younger sister (Noah Lindsey), an older
Staff Writer brother (Braison Chance), and three half
siblings on both her mother’s and father’s
sides. Her younger sister Noah has made
Do you know where you are night life isn’t your thing, Utah is a great many guest appearances on her show
headed this upcoming summer? If place to just chill. It’s very low key and and on her father’s show! You may not
you’re undecided, don’t worry – here’s relaxing. Even though it is not quite know it, but she was definitely there. Also,
a list of some great summer vacation popular as some other destinations, one of her half brothers, Trace, started his
own band with another Hannah Montana
hot-spots! skiing, snowboarding and other winter
sibling. Mitchell Musso (Oliver on Hannah
sports make Utah the place to be. Montana) has a brother, Mason, who to-
Hawaii gether with Trace, created the band Metro
Hawaii is one of the most popular Thailand Station.
vacation destinations. With Hawaii’s This exotic paradise is regarded Lindsay and Ali Lohan recently have
Hawaii’s Walua Falls.
beautiful beaches, amazing water Courtesy of Wikimedia as the biggest attraction for tourists. been in the news, mostly regarding scares
sports, and luxurious hotels, it will The religion, culture, and hospitality that Ali will become the new Lindsay. Ali
landscapes, wildlife, and valleys are
definitely be very relaxing for both you of the people are some of Thailand’s started her career at age 3, when she was
some of the many things that Mexico
and your family. The climate and geog- many positive attributes. Thailand can a model for Ford Modeling. Ever since
has to offer. then, she has been a model, actress (play-
raphy of the islands truly are amazing be an escape from the hectic city life,
ing small roles in Lindsay’s movies), and a
and the people are always friendly and Florida offering spa, health, and relaxation singer (album, Lohan Holiday). The hope
happy, making you feel right at home. The lavish beaches, beautiful resorts. is that she won’t follow in the footsteps of
Just remember to say “Aloha” upon sunrise and sunsets, the hopping night her sister, making questionable mistakes
your arrival! life, and fantastic weather all make France that thwart her career.
Florida a great vacation spot. It’s the French way of life that Jamie Lynn Spears, sister of Britney,
Las Vegas amazes tourists. The culture and fa- has done everything but stay true to her
If you are looking for non-stop mous architecture such as the Eiffel fans. Over the summer, Britney was all ev-
Los Angeles
entertainment, Vegas is the place for Tower allow tourists to be attracted to eryone could talk about – from jail, shaved
Taking a trip to the West Coast head, and alcohol stories. However, the
you. Known as the “Gambler’s delight” is a thrilling experience. The weather this country – and the food is wonder-
tables turned and now Jamie Lynn doesn’t
with its many casinos, entertainment, is usually warm all year round, which ful! go a week without being talked about. On
hotels, restaurants, and shopping, makes L.A. one of the best destination December 18, Spears confirmed with she
there is something for everyone! spots anytime. Most of the glamorous The Caribbean was pregnant with the child of her boyfriend
television and movie centers are locat- The Caribbean islands are known at the time, and now husband-to-be, Casey
ed in L.A., which makes everybody feel for their vibrant culture and spirit. With Aldridge. This news was shocking to every-
the many resorts, vast beaches, water one, especially since the innocent 16-year-
like a star! The delicious restaurants,
sports, and delicious foods, the Carib- old was/is the star of the Nickelodeon hit
shops, Hollywood resorts, and buzzing
bean will be a memorable vacation for series, Zoey 101. There was rumors that
nightlife all make Los Angeles an excit- the show would be cancelled, but it was
ing and upbeat place to vacation. both you and your family.
resolved that the show would continue.
Remember the Carters? Nick started
New York City out as a Backstreet Boy, and Aaron had a
Known as the “Big Apple,” this solo album. When the Backstreet Boys
truly is the city that never sleeps. With broke apart, and Aaron’s career started to
great shopping, hopping nightlife, and slow down, the boys began to mesh. They
now have their own record label together,
historical interests such as the Statue
Mexico and have their own show called “House
of Liberty, Ellis Island and the many
Mexico is known as the land that of the Carters.” In 2006, the new show
famous museums, New York is a introduced the rest of their family: Angel,
fascinates tourists from all over the must-see. Bobby Jean, Leslie, and Chris Carter. As
world. The vast beaches, the Mexican of now, it seems that younger siblings and
music, and historical places of inter- Utah families of stars are trying to push their way
est all make Mexico a great getaway. A beautiful beach in Thailand.
If the bustling city, and happening Courtesy of Photo Media Service into the fame game.
The bustling night life, vibrant natural
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Movie Review: Diane Israel’s Beauty Mark
Arielle Lhotan
Graphics Editor
Why do so many men and women struggles in dealing with her disorder. mism in learning how
today make themselves sick over trying The film, set in Oregon and New to find inner beauty.
to conform to our culture’s beauty stan- York City, asks thoughtful, provocative But not all the people
dards? Why do many feel insignificant questions, but unveils responses that Israel encountered had
because they have less than “perfect” are personal, heart-wrenching and at a sad story to tell, for
body images? Filmmaker Diane Israel times wickedly funny. But I became instance, the film takes
went on a mission to answer these really invested in this film when Israel a turn and focuses on a
questions in her recent film Beauty began interviewing famous, as well as group of young teenag-
Mark. The film follows Scarsdale na- regular people, about their personal ers who did not think
tive Israel on her quest to understand troubles fueled by physical insecurities. they were anything less
how popular culture’s obsession with Israel gives audiences insight into the than beautiful, even
From the movie, Brenda teaching spin class.
physical beauty has trickled down to most powerful revelations about body taking the time to point book that tells young girls to “get off
the masses and why unhealthy body image and weight issues, capturing out distinct physical traits that en- the train” of the intangible beauty they
standards are accepted by countless a vulnerability that reaches out to all hanced their perception. The film also constantly see in magazines and on
individuals. What makes Beauty Mark viewers. While some admit to having introduces several new marketing and television. These advancements are
particularly intriguing is that Israel leads dangerous body dysmorphia, oth- media tools aimed at representing a small changes that can result in a great
the viewer through the film’s journey ers discuss how they were forced to healthier, more realistic populace. difference in our society, and they leave
by first revealing her own battle with reconcile with being less than perfect. The changes being made to our Israel with a sense of gratification.
athletic bulimia as well as her current One interview that is memorable is current marketing companies include Diane Israel approached this film
the story of a beauti- Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty, with the utmost sincerity and compas-
ful young model, who which recruits all kinds of body types sion, raising an awareness of the
tragically was trapped for their ads in order to reach a broader cause and effect of relying on culture’s
in a burning house with demographic. Another is something toxic beauty standards. Her passion
her toddler and both that usually goes unnoticed but in fact for fighting against society’s image of
suffered severe burns has a serious impact on the way we perfection was the driving force behind
covering their entire view our own body’s self worth: man- the intimate and inspirational creation
bodies and faces. The nequins. A mannequin producing ware- of Beauty Mark. Though the film has
woman exposes how house has begun their latest install- yet to be picked up by a distributor, the
she overcame the fact ment of “real people” mannequins. On recognition the film as already received
she would never again these newest mannequins, you can be will only continue to grow. There is no
be physically “beauti- sure you won’t find sculpted abs, size denying Beauty Mark will leave a last-
ful,” and does so by 2 waists or twig-like limbs. Diane Israel ing mark on everyone.
Diane at a Harlem school. expressing her opti- even reads a passage from a children’s
Two Films Coming Out Of
The Final Harry Potter Book
Emma Glass
Staff Writer
Warner Brothers has announced looked forward to scenes that ended up
that the seventh and final Harry Potter not being included in the movies.
movie based on the popular last book This strategy has been utilized
in the series: Harry Potter and the in other movies including Quentin
Deathly Hallows will be split into two Tarantino’s Kill Bill, which was split into
different movies when it is released. Volumes I and II. Profits will certainly
Producer David Heyman came to the be increased as those who see the first
conclusion that it would be impossible half of the seventh movie are more than
to fit all aspects of the 608-page book likely to see the second half. This is true
into a single film. This means more provided that the first half is satisfying
detail and more literary accuracy in the and engages the average viewer—es- A scene from the movie Juno. Courtesy Fox Searchlight Pictures
final movie. He told the Los Angeles pecially ones who do not follow the
Times, “You cannot remove elements series religiously. The Harry Potter
of this book”.
In the past, fans have been
franchise is a serious moneymaker; in
total, the first six films have made 4.5
Juno Now Out on DVD
disappointed that key elements of billion dollars, making it the biggest Nicole Pastor
the book, as well as interesting and film franchise in box office history. The Staff Writer
magical scenes, such as the Quidditch movies even surpassed such popular Teen pregnancy is a major prob- pregnant now rely on abortions to fix
matches, have been omitted. The star cult movies as The James Bond series lem that seems to be getting more their “problem,” when they need to real-
actor of the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, and the Star Wars movies. serious over the past few years. More ize that they are carrying a life inside
who plays Harry Potter, agrees with Last September, filming began and more teens seem oblivious now them. It is important for teenagers to
this decision. The basic plot; consisting for the sixth Harry Potter book, Harry to what might happen as the result of be careful when being sexually active
of Harry’s main struggle against Volde- Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. David unprotected sex. Pregnancy pills and and to use protection.
mort and his Yates is directing condoms can also help prevent the Juno was directed by Jason Reit-
evil accom- this movie which spread of some sexually transmitted man and written by Diablo Cody. The
plices, is sup- is scheduled to diseases. cast was great. Juno was nominated
plemented in be released on The recent movie Juno is about for three Golden Globe Awards and
the books November 21st a teenage girl who is faced with an won Diablo Cody an academy award
with other of this year. As unplanned pregnancy and the ups and for best original screenplay. It recently
subplots and for the final movie, downs surrounding this. The movie is a became available for purchase on
stories that or rather, mov- comedy and lightens the problem with DVD. In my opinion, Juno was a great
add to the fi- ies, the first half a funny and then touching outcome. movie. If you missed it in the theaters,
nal problem. is scheduled for This movie finds comedy through
The mov- release in autumn rent or buy a copy and watch it now.
exploring the bumps along the way
ies were left of 2010, with the toward growing up.
spare with- second half due Ellen Page plays the character
out these in the summer Juno who is the young teen who gets
subplots and of 2011. So grab pregnant unexpectedly. The character
confused your broomsticks makes an unusual decision and de-
many view- and popcorn and cides the plan will be to put her baby up
ers who had get ready for the for adoption, but to the perfect family.
not read the final three. She does not want an abortion and
books. The feels the baby should live with a family
subplot cuts who would love him or her the way they
also horrified should be loved from parents.
Daniel Radcliffe plays everybody’s favorite boy wizard.
the fans, who Courtesy Warner Brothers Too many teenagers that get
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A Guide To Summer Movies
Melissa Shulman and Samantha Breslin
Staff Writers
1. Sex and The City, starring the Crystal Skull. Indiana Jones never through the journey.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catrall, A PG-rated, animated comedy, works alone, so he calls in help from
Kristen Davis, Cynthia Nixon about a lazy panda named Po who is a local greaser named “Mutt” Wil- In Theaters: August 8
chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy liams (LaBeouf). This action-packed
of becoming a world renowned Kung movie will keep you on the edge of your 5. The Dark Knight, starring
Fu master. Po is catapulted into the seat. Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath
Kung Fu world and is trained alongside Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan
his idols known as the “Furious Five,” In Theaters: May 22 Freeman
under the leadership of master Shifu.
Will Po rise above his laziness and be- 4. The Sisterhood of the Trav- The sequel to the hit “Batman
come the Kung Fu master he’s always eling Pants 2, America Ferrera, Am- Begins,” follows the journey of Batman
dreamed about being? ber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, Blake (Bale) as his war on crime in Gotham
Lively City rages on. With the assistance of
In theaters: June 6 Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District At-
torney Harvey Dent, Batman continues
3. Indiana Jones and the King- on his journey to wipe out the many
dom of the Crystal Skull, starring criminal organizations that plague
Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Gotham. Although their plans prove to
Blanchett be effective, some heroines soon find
For all who watched Carrie themselves victims to a reign of terror
Bradshaw’s quest from 1998 to 2003 let loose by a rising criminal master-
through six seasons of the hit HBO mind known as The Joker played by
series Sex and The City, this is the the late Heath Ledger.
movie for you. The movie picks up
three years after the series ended and In Theaters: July 18
follows the lives of Carrie, Samantha,
Charlotte, and Miranda. Each charac-
ter has made developments in their
plot line since the conclusion of the
series. The girls’ friendship continues
throughout the movie, even when a few
bumps get in the way. Both comedic
and heart-wrenching, Sex and the City
is definitely the “feel good movie of the
summer.”
In theaters: May 30
2. Kung Fu Panda, starring This is the second edition of
Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin the box office hit, based on the best
Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu selling series by Ann Brashares. Now,
three years later, four life long friends;
Tibby, Carmen, Bridget, and Lena
embark on separate paths for their first
Famed adventurer/arche- year of college. Although far apart, dis-
ologist, better known as Dr. Henry tance can never come between them
“Indiana” Jones is called back into and they remain in touch by sharing
action when he becomes caught up their experiences through a magical
in a plot by the Soviets, led by Irina pair of pants. Their time spent apart
Spalko (Blanchett) to reveal the secret has helped each girl discover their
behind unexplained artifact known as strengths, fears, and their ability to love
Legally Blonde on TV: The Search For Elle Woods
Lindsey Tannenbaum
Staff Writer
People all over the country tuned character Elle Woods which will start girl will be sent home,
in to watch Grease: You’re the One on Monday, June 2. narrowing down the
That I Want, to find stars to play the Thousands of girls all over the chances of becoming
lead roles of Sandy and Danny on nation auditioned to be on the show. Elle Woods.
Broadway. As the show was very suc- Out of those thousands, only ten have Not only do
cessful, tickets sold out in minutes been chosen to receive a chance at the the girls have to be the
for the chance to see the winners lead. The girls will be living together best at acting, singing,
perform for the first time. Although in a loft in New York City during the and dancing, but they
Legally Blonde has already premiered audition process. The journey will be also have to believably
on Broadway, MTV has decided to do a rough one, as they will be working portray the unique per-
a show to find a girl to play the lead with top choreographers and coaches sonality of perky Elle
including Seth Rudetsky and Dennis Woods, a sorority girl
Jones. Rehearsing with the rest of the who loves to shop and
Legally Blonde cast, the girls will get to be made-up. Only one
experience the way it feels to prepare girl has what it takes to
for a show. They will also be mentored fill the shoes of the cur-
by actress Haylie Duff, who recently rent Elle Woods, Laura
starred in Broadway’s Hairspray. Bell Bundy, so let the
Each week, the blondes will be competition begin!
trained in singing, acting, and dancing.
They will step on stage in front of the
judges; Broadway actor Paul Canaan,
casting director Bernard Telsey, and
Legally Blonde: The Musical writer
Heather Hach. These judges will cri-
tique the girls on their performances
The current Elle Woods on Broadway, and give out constructive criticism.
Actress Haylie Duff will be the host of this new reality show.
Laura Bell Bundy. At the end of the week, one unlucky
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Make The Most Of
Your Summer Vacation
Alyssa Maida
Staff Writer
The school year is wrapping up this vacation? Learn about a different
and summer vacation is right around culture while you’re there. If you’re
the corner. Summer vacation is the visiting a place where they speak a
most anticipated break of the year, yet language you currently are studying,
it always tends to fly by. This summer, make sure to take tons of pictures!
make the most of your six weeks of You never know-- they might come in
freedom! handy in class.
Summer is your time to relax and While you’re in a new area, visit
have fun! All year, we work hard doing some colleges that interest you. This
homework, studying for tests, playing way, you can get a head start and beat
sports, working, and trying to maintain the stress of college tours.
Outdoor Summer Festivals are a great way to get your music. Courtesy PaperMag a social life. But summer is also filled Even if you plan on staying home
with possibilities. It’s the time to do the this summer, be creative and you will
2008 Summer Scene: activities you wouldn’t normally do.
If you’re too young or just don’t
want the responsibility of a job, try
some community service this sum-
be sure to have a fun, worthwhile
summer. Do something different, like
having a picnic with some friends at
the beach or hosting a cook-off in your
Music For Any Taste, mer. Community service looks great
on applications and resumes. But
more importantly, community service
is a great way to become active in the
own kitchen with different but delicious
recipes. Go to the mall and have a
scavenger hunt.
Freshman Rosie Bracciodieta
Shows For Any Budget causes that interest you. It can also be
a fantastic way to meet new people.
Volunteer work is great, but it’s
also nice to have a little cash in your
plans to have a wonderful summer just
by being with her friends. “I love sum-
mer because of the fun experiences
with friends,” she said, “like going to the
Christopher Vaughan pocket. When applying for a summer beach, the mall and just hanging out
Music Editor job, don’t settle for something boring with the people you love to be with.”
and ordinary. Pick something that However you decide to spend
interests you, so going to work is fun your summer, make sure you remem-
You can feel summer rapidly ap- up to 100,000. This year brings some
instead of a hassle. ber it all by taking tons of pictures.
proaching, not because shorts and flip- big names too, like Feist’s former band
By visiting the Harrison Youth Freshman Danielle Carpiniello knows
flops are the dress code once again, mates Broken Social Scene, ex-leader
Employment services in our library, you that the summer will be gone in the
but because of the sense of freedom of Pavement Stephen Malkmus, plus
can get personal assistance to help blink of an eye. She says, “Summer is
and relaxation. With school coming to newcomers like Beaches with their
you find a job at a convenient location. the time to unwind from all the stress
a close, it’s time to make plans for the dreamy sound and the brooding clash
You can also call the Harrison Youth of school and work and just relax. It’s a
next two months and what’s better than of These Are Powers. Making these
Council at 914-835-7509 for more time for fun, laughter, and friends. Make
seeing your favorite band outside in the shows free gives you the opportunity
information. the most of your summer, because it’ll
breezy summer air? From the All Point to see bands that normally would be
Going somewhere interesting be over before you know it!”
Festival to Rock the Bells, music fans out of your price range.
will be outdoors instead of keeping If you did save up your money this
shelter by their air conditioners. winter, your economic savvy will pay
Are you out of cash from too
many shows this winter? If you want
to keep your diminished funds intact,
off greatly this summer. All Point West
Festival and Rock the Bells are two of
the biggest New York concerts; they
Exciting Teen Tours
there are selected shows that are com-
pletely free. Every year Central Park
in New York City hosts multiple free
both feature appearances by some of
the biggest and most diverse bands
in the world. The All Point West Fes-
Bring The World To You!
concerts on its Summer Stage. This tival is from August 8-10, and tickets
year New York’s own Vampire Week- are priced around $100. The line-up Alex Chill
end will be playing on June 14, already for the festival features Radiohead, Staff Writer
receiving critical acclaim for their debut Jack Johnson, The Roots, Cat Power,
self-titled album; their upbeat tropical Animal Collective, CSS, Duffy, Girl Talk Every teen dreams of foreign of the Colorado River.
romp will be perfect for the summer and many others. The festival also sup- places. Whether it’s tropical Hawaii, or Another trip offered through
atmosphere. ports the Friends of Liberty State Park historic Greece and Italy, such exotic AAVE is an African voyage. Teens on
If you like more abstract music, fund which gives $2 of every ticket to places are the places to be. Everyone this trip visit Botswana, Namibia, Zam-
you do not want to miss Battles, Black preserve Liberty State Park. wants to be there, and what better way bia, and South Africa, all in a matter of
Dice, and Gang Gang Dance in August. In 2007, Rock the Bells was the to spend a summer? The new opportu- 21 days. Check out www.aave.com for
These three bands are some of the biggest show of the year, reuniting the nities for teens are amazing! Any teen more information!
most creative experimental bands in politically intense band Rage against from grades 6 through 12 can enjoy a There are many more options
recent years, blending everything from the Machine, who stole the show summer abroad. available. If you’re springing for college
post-rock to tribal beats. One of the alongside Wu Tan Clan. This year is no There are thousands of options credits, check out some of these trips
most popular festivals of the summer different, including hip-hop juggernauts out there, so which is the right one for from Rein Tours. “Institute Europeo”
is the free Siren Music Festival held NAS, A Tribe Called Quest, De La you? If you’re interested in learning or lets you come back with an amazing
July 19 on Coney Island. In the past, Soul, Mos Def, and The Pharcyde, also getting great community service hours, Tuscany experience, along with college
everyone from Modest Mouse to Death most of Wu (Method Man & Red Man, there are tours to fit your needs. credits and S.A.T. prep. You can really
Cab for Cutie has played to crowds of Raekwon & Ghostface). This brings One fabulous organization is kill two birds with one stone!
the entire hip-hop community to- AAVE. Every tour offers community The “University of Seville” trip
gether and will introduce material service. The trips range from cities and includes the same educational details,
off of new albums from NAS and states in the United States all the way but in Spain! Imagine yourself in Eu-
Ghostface. Rock the Bells will also to down under in Australia. rope during the summer, having a blast
show the strength of new talents One of the many trips offered while preparing for your most important
like Cool Kids, Spank Rock and is called the “Boot saddle paddle,” a years.
Kidz in the Hall, as well as expose thrilling adventure to the West Coast The “University of Wisconsin” trip
them to larger crowds. (U.S.). The tour starts in the beauti- is a little more low-key, but still is amaz-
No matter what genre you ful Grand Canyon, and the teens ing. It is packed with fun and college
like, you can find the perfect show trek north for the community service. life along with Driver’s Ed, internships,
for your own style and earnings. Navajo Indians introduce their cus- S.A.T. prep, and a Big Ten campus! For
No matter if you have much sleep toms to the teens, and a real sense more information on Rein, go to www.
to catch up on or have a date with of it is provided as they travel through reinteentours.com!
your T.V. all summer; you should Anasazi cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde Have a blast anywhere in the
make it out to one of these festivals National Park. The very next day, they world! Whether it’s in the U.S. or all
to see these spectacular bands saddle up with real cowboys for a four the way across the world, you can
live. day journey. Lastly, the trip concludes accomplish everything you want this
Cat Power is playing the All Point West Festival.
with a breathtaking ride on the rapids summer!
Courtesy Harp Magazine
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Dinner In The Sky:
Not Your Typical Party-
Higher Price, Higher Altitude
Joni Cooper
Staff Writer
The typical dinner party is
usually situated in a chic, cozy
restaurant. People are free to
mingle and wander around wher-
ever they please. Some, on the
other hand, prefer to assemble
their parties in the most unique tination you choose can be any-
way possible: one being held at where across the globe. Reports
Dinner in the Sky. reveal dinner parties have been
The sky restaurant originat- held in Paris and Brussels. How
ed in Belgium, lead by an out-of- luxurious would it feel to have
the-box thinker named Benji Fun. your dinner party directly above
Benji Fun is currently the world- the Eiffel Tower, overlooking the
wide leader of the organization, breathtaking view of Paris? New
keeping track of when events York and Niagara falls are next
occur and how they happen. on the agenda for the restaurant
Restaurant in the Sky is perfect business. During a dinner party
for any occasion, whether it be on the platform, a spectator ex-
Entertaining Book a birthday party or a business
meeting a banking firm.
The restaurant is organized
claims, ““Next stop, Heaven!” Any
location is possible for your party,
as long as it meets the require-
Explores College by sessions, each one consisting
of eight hours. The table is able
to accompany up to 22 guests,
ments for a certain amount of
land. If there’s plenty of land to
support the crane and authoriza-
Admissions Process including three waitresses in the
middle to serve their customers.
The amount of guests attending
tion is cleared, your options for
the location are far from limited.
Though the experience
Taryn Brandes seems like such a thrill, Dinner
Features Editor
your event can vary. Whether it’s
a small get together or a party in the Sky is a very expensive
hosting five-hundred people, luxury. The cost for experiencing
Restaurant in the Sky will accom- Dinner in the Sky ranges from
The college admissions process
truly is a one-of-a-kind experience. modate any party request. $20,000-30,000 (in American
The process has become incredibly Actually reaching the sky’s Dollars). It’s a shame that the
stressful and competitive for the major- limits is quite easy. Each guest price tag is so expensive. Dinner
ity of students. More teens than ever is strapped in tightly onto their in the Sky offers the kind of luxury
are receiving some sort of S.A.T. prep, seat. Checks are made through- that lower- and even middle-
even while taking on more and more
out the panel, making sure that class folks could not even wish
AP courses and playing on a sports
team. This competition has spurred no technical difficulties occur. for. Despite its cost, it’s a lifetime
a trend in gearing students to take Once the controllers of the crane experience that one would not
certain classes, participate in unique are signaled okay, the party is believe came true.
community service projects, and par- off and ready to go! Slowly yet So the next time you feel
take in specific jobs and clubs, not adventurous or ready to try
surely, the crane begins to rise
necessarily due to their interest in any
from the ground. Minutes later, something new, don’t look down.
of it, but for the sole sake of appealing
to a college. Another enormous ball the platform reaches 50 meters Look up in the sky for your dream
Author Susan Coll. Courtesy of USA Today
of stress for students during this time off the ground. Guests ignore dinner party! Who knows -- may-
is that many parents nowadays have testing scores, and “Taylor Rockefeller,” their companions screaming with be you’ll be invited when one is
convinced themselves that they are ap- Harry’s neighbor whose sole concern is terror on the sides of them. The organized in a city near you.
plying to college with their children, and the dormitory bathrooms. Acceptance
portrays competitive students versus
platform comes to a stop, settling
they too get excessively involved in the
application and decision process. relaxed and careless students, as well in mid-air.
A universal belief shared by as neurotic and pushy parents versus The beauty about Dinner in
parents of teens approaching the parents who want what’s best for their the Sky is the fact that the des-
college admissions process is that child. Additionally, the novel stumbles
university admission manuals are the across frequently pondered questions
“end-all/be-all” guides to admission in an extremely comical manner, such
success. However, Susan Coll’s novel, as, “How important are S.A.T. scores
Acceptance, is just as informative as to the university?” or “Which types of
any college guide, but it discusses extracurricular activities does the col-
the realities of the process through a lege look for?”
witty, satirical, and good-messaged Times truly are changing. The
story. In the novel, three college-bound college admission process has become
students from Verona High School in more competitive, extensive, time-con-
Washington, D.C., coincidentally bump suming, and stressful than ever before.
into each other at the same Yates With everyone searching high and low
College visit and information session, to concoct the most unique recipe to
after U.S. News and World Report ac- appeal to college admission boards,
cidentally ranked Yates as one of the Susan Coll’s Acceptance is the per-
top 50 universities. fect read to discover which university
Readers get a very real taste of admission measures are appropriate
the college admission process after and which are ridiculous when apply-
meeting students like Coll’s “AP Harry,” ing to college. This former New York
the junior class genius taking an abun- Times bestseller was recently released
dance of AP courses, who will only be in paperback by Picador Press, and it
It is literally Dinner in the sky, but it will cost you.
content attending Harvard University, provides an entertaining approach to Photos courtesy of www.dinnerinthesky.com.
“Maya Kaluantharana,” the incredible the process many at Harrison High are
athlete with mediocre grades and about to undertake.
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Your Roadmap To College:
A Simple Year By Year Plan
Jenn Martins
Staff Writer
FRESHMAN YEAR lege, it helps to know in what direc- plan on living on campus, be sure to take it back if they see that your grades
tion your career might take you. For check out the dorms and dining halls. aren’t as good as they were in your first
Start getting serious. College example, if you think you might have Take the S.A.T. Unfortunately, three years.
may seem far off, but it’s never too a future in art, take art classes through- the taking of the S.A.T. is inevitable. Apply to college! It’s finally
soon to start planning out your future. out high school and think about joining Unless you choose to opt for the A.C.T. time to start applying and this is the
During the admissions process, col- the Art Club. This way, colleges will
leges will see your overall grades, so see that you are dedicated in
it’s important to work hard even during pursuing your interests.
your freshman year. Take the PSAT. PSAT is
Take challenging courses. Col- short for Preliminary S.A.T., and
leges like to see students challenge the test is basically a shorter
themselves. Why not start now? Taking version of the S.A.T. Reasoning
more challenging courses will prepare Test to be used as practice. The
you for future classes. This doesn’t test is offered to sophomores and
mean you need to overload yourself juniors in the beginning of the
with super-tough classes, though -- just school year and is a good way to
pick a class or two you’re good at and prepare for the S.A.T. Depending
take a chance with the honors level. on how well you do, colleges will
Get involved in extracurricular send you information, so taking
activities. All colleges look favorably the test might also help you with
upon students involved with extracur- your college search later on.
ricular activities, so get started right Take another S.A.T. Sub-
away. Try some volunteer work, join a ject Test. If you’re planning on
club or two, or get involved in a sport. taking a couple of S.A.T. Subject
No matter what you like to do, you can Tests during high school, you
find an extracurricular that involves might as well take them early on.
your hobbies. But don’t weigh yourself This way, you can get them out
down with 20 different clubs and activi- of the way before you take the
ties - colleges prefer to see students actual S.A.T. or A.C.T exams.
involved in a few worthwhile things
rather than a ton of mediocre efforts Now that you’re halfway
all across the board. When it comes through high school, it’s time If your hopes include any Ivy League destinations, be sure to plan ahead!
to extracurriculars, quality is more to really get serious. Junior Courtesy of Princeton.edu.
important than quantity. year is known as one of the tough- instead, you’ll have to take the S.A.T. at last chance to show colleges what you
Try an S.A.T. Subject Test. Pick est, most important years leading some point, so make sure you’re ready have to offer. Decide on the final list
a class you feel you would do well in, up to college. Most of your college and fully prepared. Start studying in of colleges you want to apply to and
and try taking an S.A.T. Subject Test in search takes place (or should take advance, and find the method that will get a head start on filling out applica-
that area. This will help you get a feel place) during your junior year, so help you the most. But remember not tions. Don’t procrastinate, or you’ll find
for the College Board’s standardized be prepared. to stress yourself. The S.A.T.s might yourself rushing through six essays the
tests. Some colleges require you to seem intimidating, but it won’t be the night before the deadline. Take your
take a few S.A.T. Subject Tests, and JUNIOR YEAR end of the world if you don’t get a per- time on the essays and ask your teach-
this is a good opportunity to get one fect score. ers for help in revising them, because
out of the way. Take AP courses. Advanced Make sure you meet all require- colleges love to see good writing skills.
Placement classes really aren’t as ments. Nothing is worse than finding Make sure to pick a safety school, even
tough as they seem, and they look out at the last minute that you forgot if you don’t think you’ll need it. Apply-
good on your application. So try taking something important, like a required ing to a safety school adds a sense of
an AP class or two, but only if you think class or test. So plan ahead and make security.
you’re up to it. Don’t drive yourself sure you have time to meet all neces- Research and apply for finan-
crazy taking eight different AP classes, sary requirements, both those of Har- cial aid. College is expensive, so be
or you’ll never make it through the year. rison High School and the colleges in sure to research your financial aid op-
Pick an AP course in your best subject, which you’re interested. tions, checking out all available types.
and if you feel the course is too difficult There’s a good chance you can find
after really giving it a try, go with the It’s your senior year now-your a good scholarship as well. Sit down
regular or honors-level course. final chance to prove yourself, and and discuss the cost of college with
Go to some college fairs. Col- the year in which you’ll finally apply your parents, so all of you are on the
lege fairs are a really good way of get- to college. But there are a few things same page.
Courtesy www.collegeroadmap.com. ting information about colleges quickly. to remember. Stay within deadlines. There
At college fairs, you have access to are deadlines for a reason, so make
Plan out your courses. Plan inside info about hundreds of colleges, SENIOR YEAR sure to keep to them! Get all of your
your classes for your sophomore year, so why not take advantage of it? Col- applications finished and handed to
and maybe even for your junior and lege fairs also give you a chance to ask Don’t slack right away. Diving your counselor on time!
senior years. Make sure to include all the representatives specific questions into your senior slump might seem
school-required courses as well as about their school. easy, but it’s not the best idea. In your Congratulations! You’re almost
courses you want to take. Make a list of colleges, majors, transcript, colleges will see the courses done with high school and soon will
locations, etc. that you’re interested you signed up to take during your se- be on your way to college after four
Now that you’ve got a year of in. In order to begin a college search, nior year and they won’t be too happy years of preparation. Make sure
high school experience under your you need to know what you’re looking to find you’re taking the bare minimum. to make the best of your college
belt, you’ve learned the importance for. By making a list of schools that The best idea is to pick a few class- experience!
of working hard. As you enter your seem appealing to you, you can begin es that continue what
sophomore year, remember to keep to narrow down your options. Also, you’ve already started in
working hard. make a list of possible majors and other your high school career.
things you want from a college (such as Colleges like to see you
SOPHOMORE YEAR dorms, distance from home, etc.). take classes for four full
Visit! Visit! Visit! Visiting col- years, so a fourth year
Stay involved. Remember to leges is very important. You don’t really of math or science is
continue with extracurricular activities, know what a college is like until you a good idea. Although
because colleges look favorably upon see it for yourself. What seems like the senior year is the year
students who keep involved. perfect school online or on paper might to kick back and relax,
Start thinking about what you not seem so great once you see it in keep one thing in mind:
want to do in life. Although you don’t person. Try to visit while classes are acceptance letters are
need to officially declare a major until in session, so you can see what the conditional, and a col-
your sophomore or junior year of col- school is like a on a regular day. If you lege has the ability to
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The following is a list of the colleges and universities that
some of our Harrison High School seniors will be attending:
Last Name First Name College of Matriculation Last Name First Name College of Matriculation
Aber Nicole University of Michigan Lepore Giuseppe Westchester Community College
Abraham Eden Bentley College Lichtenauer Andrew Bucknell University
Acompora Justine Purchase College Lifrieri Jamie SUNY College at Oneonta
Ader John State University of New York at Albany Lionetti Amanda Sacred Heart University
Alvarez Steven The Culinary Institute of America Luiso Alexa Providence College
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J.V. Softball: The Little Team That Could
Emma Glass
Staff Writer
It was March, and all of the Har- Brefere broke her ankle. But the sea- It began as a close game, 5-3, in
rison sports teams were practicing for son would continue well for the J.V. the third inning, but the fourth time’s
an eventful spring season, including team, despite the loss of the starting a charm for Harrison, as nine runs
the J.V. Softball team. Coaches Kristin pitcher. One especially exciting victory were scored in that inning. Another
Cerreto and Meghan Orban surveyed was the game against Coach Cerrato’s four were scored in the fifth inning,
the team, evaluating strengths and high school softball coach, whom the but the game was ended, even
weaknesses in order to improve the J.V. team had lost to in the previous though Harrison probably would
team’s game. Fast forward two months year. In the town of Montrose, the have kept on going.
later, its May, and the J.V. team has a Hendrick Hudson Sailors put up a good What was the key to this soft-
15-2 record, and a spirit that can’t be fight, but were no match for pitcher ball team’s success? It was unity,
stopped. They have played teams from Jenna Webb’s throws and the team’s because even with all the right plays
all over including Mamaroneck, Nyack, offensive and defensive efforts. as the well-known proverb suggests,
Pearl River, and Scarsdale and won in “I always stress sportsmanship, together we stand, divided we fall.
sweeping victories. respect, as well as having fun in this Softball teams have been known to
The season began with a scrim- game. As a former college player, I cheer for encouragement whether
mage against Greenwich that ended in appreciate and stress what I like to the player is in the batting box or
a small loss. Later, starting pitcher Julia call the “jersey concept” to the girls; on the pitcher’s mound. Cheering
it’s the name on the front of the jersey holds a team together and makes
that matters the most, not what’s on the individual facing the other team played very well defensively and put up
the back,” said Coach Cerreto. “Har- feel supported. a good fight against Pearl River which
rison High School is well represented The J.V. team is made up of ended up being a close game.
by the J.V. Softball squad. These girls students from both the eighth, ninth, “Coach Orban and I knew right
have carried themselves with pride, and tenth grades; Tenth graders: Jil- from the start, the team of 16 girls in
dignity, and honor; and I have never lian Tiburzi, Johnna Valentzas, Ana front of me would, and could, offer
been more proud of a team as I am Nitis, Julia Brefere, and Emma Glass. great potential for this year, as well as
with this 2008 squad.” Ninth graders: Diana Minishi, Nour future years to come,” said Cerreto.
Defense has always been a pri- Nesheiwat, Christine Vecchiolla, Ash- “In fact, this has been one of the best
ority, but this year’s offense has been ley Bratberg, Mariangela Grella, Allie teams Harrison J.V has ever seen.
phenomenal. In one particular game Neu, and Natalia Atehortua, and eighth Not only do we have the offensive and
against Ardsley, five home runs were graders: Jenna Webb, Ally Brabant, defensive skills, we were and still are
scored by three different people. It is Alijah Webb, and Alyx Scapperotti. fortunate enough to have a fun and
said that this year’s J.V. team has been Unfortunately, the J.V. team lost respectful team with similar morals and
one of the best-hitting for Harrison ever. two games on the week of May 12; the goals. We communicate well, and work
More than one game has been ended first was to North Rockland in an 11-5 extremely well together. We play every
early in a mercy ruling, including a defeat and the second to Pearl River in game to win, and whether we do or not,
game on May 6 against Mamaroneck. a 6-5 defeat. In both games, the team we come out playing hard, and I am
very proud of our accomplishments.”
Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse: Kentucky Derby Tragedy
Another Winning Season Sydney Marks
Staff Writer
Allie Schnitta Eight Belles, a young thorough- the breaking of her two front ankles.
Staff Writer bred filly, came in second at the Ken- Recently, the American Soci-
The Harrison Varsity Girls la- “It’s definitely frustrating when tucky Derby on May 3, 2008. She ran ety for Prevention of Animal Cruelty
crosse team is finished with their you know that the girls worked so an amazing race; in fact, it was the race issue a statement that horse racing
amazing season. With an 8-5-1 record hard, preparing for weeks to play in of her life -- literally. At the end of the isn’t much different from other types
overall, the team did pretty well, mak- this sectional game, and then lost,” race, Eight Belles collapsed with two of entertainment where the animals
ing it to sectionals for a second straight said junior Sara Misisco. “Of course broken ankles. Unable to walk, there “perform,” oftentimes under stressful
time. This was a great goal achieved we were all upset, but I realized that was no choice but to put the poor filly and inhumane conditions. These con-
for Harrison Girls’ Lacrosse. the team walked off the field with their out of her misery. She was euthanized ditions include being raced too young
The team also moved up a league heads held high, proud of themselves on the track, in front of thousands of before reaching physical maturity,
this year and finished in second place, and the season we had.” fans. being raced excessively, being forced
bested only by the team from Putnam Not only is the team good at The twenty horses were gal- to run on hard or slippery surfaces, or
Valley. “It’s a great feeling when you lacrosse, but they also are great in loping out around the first turn when being injected with drugs to enhance
know that you have moved up a league school too! The team has the highest Eight Belles suddenly went down on performance.
and your team did exceptionally well overall academic average of any girls’ both front legs and jockey Gabriel Eight Belle’s death has plucked
throughout the season,” said Captain sports team in school. The team held Saez slid off. Saez stated that he had a sensitive chord in many racing fans’
Meaghan Brady. “The girls all worked their annual end of the year team and felt Eight Belles begin to gallop funny hearts. Many have simply refused to
really hard and it’s definitely a season parent dinner at the restaurant Anton- a few seconds previous to her fall. He attend, or even watch any more horse
for them to be proud of.” ess in White Plains. tried to pull her up, and that’s when she racing. Sharon Breen, a racing fan,
Beating Albertus Magnus in last “Its sad that I won’t ever be play- went down. stated that, “I will never ever watch
year’s sectional game was a thriller ing lacrosse for Harrison again,” said Bramlage, the on-call vet, said another horse race or read any articles
for the team, since they were a higher senior captain Allie Prieston, “but I the fracture in Eight Belles’ left front an- about the same. It seems to me that
ranked team. This season Magnus was know that the experience of playing kle opened the skin. “She didn’t have this is an absolutely cruel sport for
ranked number 7 and Harrison was throughout my high school years has a front leg to stand on to be splinted these magnificent animals.”
ranked number 10. Although the team definitely impacted my life. I have met and hauled off in the ambulance, so PETA, an animal rights activist
lost to Albertus Magnus in this year’s so many nice girls throughout all of my she was immediately euthanized,” he group, is even trying to get Eight Belle’s
first sectional game, the girls still felt seasons here at Harrison, and will nev- said. “In my years in racing, I have jockey, Gabriel Saez, suspended for
that they could have had a chance to er forget both the coaches and players never seen this happen at the end of mistreatment of Eight Belles.
beat them. for everything they have done.” the race or during the race.” Of course, there are others
During the time since the filly who don’t think Eight Belle’s death is a
Eight Belles in happier Eight Belles died after finishing second cause for change; in fact, some people
times, a thoroughbred in the Kentucky Derby, her death has don’t even think her death should have
filly and a beautiful overshadowed the romp of the winner, caused even a ripple. Jared Felkins,
horse. Big Brown, who was a legitimate threat a journalist for the Times-Journal, be-
to win the first Triple Crown in 30 years, lieves that PETA, among other animal
prior to finishing last in the Belmont cruelty prevention groups, are making
Stakes. a big deal out of nothing. In a recent
People who constantly watch article, he states, “While the sport is
horse races know that horses do break mourning the loss of Kentucky Derby
down from time to time, but many admit runner-up horse Eight Belles, PETA
that they were shocked when Eight tries to inject its two-cents worth of criti-
Belles went down. She was a perfectly cism. It’s not like horse racing hasn’t
healthy young horse with no previous been around for a while.”
injuries, no steroids, nothing to prompt
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