Winter Storm Nemo Becomes More Than a Day Off

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February 28, 2013 Issue No. 3 Winter storm Nemo becomes more than a day off

Marissa Piccolo ‘13 tions, matched only by a storm in students on vacation can have EE Senior Lifestyle Editor 1978. their parents write a note and be Student Council Presi- excused, these excused absences It all started innocently, dent Ariana Matz commented, will count towards the 20 absences students debating whether or not “I don’t think anyone anticipated limit. there would be school; however, the magnitude of Nemo. Sure, we Senior Casey Healey rep- after students woke up late Fri- joked about no school on Friday, resents one of many students who day morning on February 8 and but the shear volume of snow was will be missing February break looked outside, it became im- overwhelming. It took hours to due to a family vacation planned minently clear that Winter Storm shovel my entire driveway, and at months in advance. While travel- Nemo was more than anyone one point there was no place to put ing to Bogotá, Colombia, Healey bargained for. the snow.” will be sure to stay up to date With a staggering Freezing rain and slush with rigorous AP courses, whose amount of snow, Governor Mal- on Monday morning, February national standardized test dates loy had no choice but to declare 11th, iced the snow over, making will not be pushed back. Connecticut under a State of removal even more difficult and Healey explains, “I’ve Emergency. Nearby Milford, the roads more dangerous. This been looking forward to going to home to some Agriscience stu- icy rain also raised concerns of Bogotá, Colombia for months. I’ll dents, was hit by a total of 38 snow removal from roofs, leaks, be able to experience a different inches of snow. New Haven suf- and flooding in schools, especially culture and put my seven years of overcome and make it work. fered from 34.3 inches, making with construction at Trumbull Spanish to good use. Even though As Herbst tweeted on Connecticut one of the hardest, High. Mounds of snow blocked Bogotá isn’t a conventional vaca- February 12th, “We made incred- if not the hardest, hit by Nemo. pipes and drains, leaving melted tion spot, I think that’s what makes ible progress today. Proud to lead First Selectman Tim snow with no outlet. For these rea- it special. Also, I’ll learn a lot even the best town in America.” Herbst also issued a parking ban sons, school was cancelled Friday though I’m not in school. I’m Top left and right: Plows had a hard and kept the town up to date with through Tuesday, resulting in the looking forward to the Museo de time making their way through the Oro, the Salt Cathedral, and seeing Reverse 911 calls and social net- loss of February Break. drifts. Lower left: Many residents were working. This loss of February the coffee farms.” unable to leave their homes for days as Once it stopped snow- Break posed a lot of issues. Es- While Nemo brought a result of snow and harsh conditions. ing, the most critical problems pecially with the new attendance forth a lot of challenges, from slick Bottom: Snow blanketed the doors and surfaced. Plows were faced with policy, students will not be exempt roadways to lost educational time, windows of THS. Contributed photos. snow removal of historic propor- from these school days. While the Town of Trumbull was able to

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Opinions News Features Lifestyle Entertainment Sports 2 Opinions The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 Editorial In today’s world, there Can fast food be healthy? is obvious pressure to look a cer- recently debuted a new summer option. tain way in order to be accepted. Marisa Marturano ‘13 If you sink your teeth into one of menu. It featured items such as Wendy’s does have some However, pressure to be slim and EE Staff Writer these, it delivers 550 calories and the maple bacon sundae. It is va- options that are healthier. They perfect like celebrities featured 970 milligrams of sodium, about nilla ice cream with caramel and have salads such as the Baja salad, on magazines and television is Fast food…should we a quarter of what your daily 2,000 chocolate sauce with crumbled which features real chili meat, pico unrealistic. or should we not indulge in these calorie intake should be. bacon sprinkled on top. All in all, de gallo salsa and guacamole. They Through new technol- quick, grab and go meals? On the flip side. Mc- it is exceptionally yummy, but not have sides such as baked potatoes. ogy, it is now possible to edit a The top three fast food Donalds offers salads. This way healthy. Burger King, in the past, Wendy’s is definitely one of the person’s appearance in a photo- chains are McDonalds, Burger the corporation thinks they are has also tried to wow us with their healthier of the big three fast food graph. Celebrities highlighted King and Wendys. Most teens, giving you healthy options. Who new salads, chicken wraps, and chains. in social media have teams of at one time or another, indulge is going to notice the three salad salad wraps. These fast food meals are makeup and hair stylists, as well in these quick and easy meals. types in the small corner of their Let’s talk about how tasty on the go, but they are not the as personal trainers, nutritionists, Are they good for us, or do they menu. Plus, the salad dressings are healthy these items are for us. I healthiest of options. Individuals and, of course, a team of editors contribute to obesity? heavily laden with fat. mean, a burger with three slices of have to make wise decisions when using computer programs to Take McDonalds – a big Burger King tries to meat? A triple burger? Even though to indulge. slim their bodies and clear their chain with a Big Mac as one of spice up their menu by literally it is on the go, it is not a healthy complexion. their menu hamburger options. adding spicy curly fries. They also For example, during this past season of the popular singing contest show, “the Voice,” celebrity judge Christina Big Mac picture courtesy of fastfood- Aguilera was noticeably thinner menusonline.com. in an ad posted via Facebook. Maple bacon sundae. Picture courtesy Critics at the International Busi- of blogs.ajc.com. ness Times recognized how the Wendy’s bake potato. Photo courtesy star, recently criticized on her of biggestmenu.com. weight, seemed dramatically thinner courtesy of digital edit- ing. In addition, “the Hol- lywood Gossip” blog writes, “Christina Aguilera is one at- tractive woman, but the air- Speak up for mental health brushing she gets in these two contrary, why do some say this ment one’s mental health is ques- battle mental disorders exist and new promotional shots for ‘The Beena Jacob ‘14 about mental health disorders? tioned, a patient might be thrown can help establish a stable, sup- Voice’ makes her borderline EE Staff Writer Mental health disorders into a pool of discrimination. portive foundation. These assets unrecognizable.” Published In response to tragic can correspond to a chemical Throughout history, acts should also be further developed. ads and photos of celebrities recent events regarding the Sandy imbalance in the brain. This im- of violence and destruction dem- Trumbull High School are commonly edited and teens Hook Elementary School shooting balance can be hereditary or it can onstrate lunatics and corruption is one such place to find support. should not compare themselves on December 14, 2012, the public develop over time. In addition, exist, but those affected by mental Schools such as ours serve as a to these edited picture. began to debate mental health. environmental factors can play a health disorders cannot be targeted. haven, with a plethora of resources Although there are Panic disorder, atten- role. Regardless, a person suffer- The actions of those few who ranging from the guidance depart- steps that can be taken in order tion deficit hyperactive disorder, ing from some mental health dis- choose to make dark decisions ment, an Interventions Specialist, to become more slender and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, orders, cannot help but find him or should not create a bias against to the peer mediation program. enhance your appearance such depression; all of these are com- herself in the difficult position of others suffering from mental health Friends, teachers and as getting in shape and eating mon names of mental health dis- facing mood altering imbalances, issues. Rather than victimizing colleagues can come together to healthy, these things need to be orders in today’s society. Along which can have an affect on daily those affected by psychological collectively recognize the truth; done in moderation. According with these disorders, there can be, activities. disorders, society should embrace mental health issues are nothing to the Centers for Disease Con- at times, a stigma. However, at- As a result of the Sandy such individuals with the moral to discriminate against, but rather trol and the National Association taching a stigma to serious mental Hook tragedy, concern about support and equality they deserve. something to gain awareness of of Eating Disorders, more than health disorders is the last thing mental health issues has been Talk therapy, moral sup- and compassion for. Collectively, 50% of teenage girls in the USA the public should be doing. heightened. While mental health port and psychological treatment students can work together to are either on some type of diet or In today’s society, one disorders cover a wide spectrum, are nothing to be ashamed of. A create a sound environment and practice an unhealthy method in would never hear, “Hey, it’s just with varying levels of severity, pool of resources meant specifi- eliminate stigma, leading to a safer, order to control their weight. diabetes, snap out of it!” On the there is new concern that the mo- cally for the treatment of those who more positive road ahead. Teens need to embrace their differences and gain self- confidence. By doing so, they will come to feel better about The Eagle’s Eye themselves and encourage others to feel the same. Vishakha Negi Brittany Kubicko The biggest problem The Eagle’s Eye is the official student-run publication of Trum- Logan Ratick Senior Features Editors in today’s world is that our bull High School. The views expressed in the commentary are Editors-in-Chief society is too focused on living the opinion of the majority of the editors. All other opinions are Jesse Rubinstein up to standards that are nearly solely those of the authors and do not represent the views of The Noah Levy Senior Sports Editor impossible to fulfill. Because of Eagle’s Eye. Managing Editor this, millions of girls across the Chris Rzasa nation have become unsatisfied As journalists, the members of The Eagle’s Eye staff are committed Jack Zhang Sports Editor with their perfectly normal bod- to upholding the core of our code of ethics: objectivity, integrity, Senior News Editor ies and therefore go to extreme and truth. Kevin Pacelli lengths to try and achieve what Alison Kuznitz Senior Entertainment Editor they believe to be the “perfect” Letters Policy: This paper is an outlet for the student voice. We Senior Opinions Editor figure. would love to hear your thoughts and opinions about the paper or Mrs. Acerbo Everyone is built dif- articles published. If you wish to write a letter to an editor, it must Marisa Moutinho Mrs. Pacelli ferently. The best results come be signed and placed in Ms. Acerbo’s B-House Mailbox. Opinions Editor Advisors from exercising and by making moderate changes to a diet such The Eagle’s Eye reserves the right to edit all letters published. Marissa Piccolo as adding in more protein filled Senior Lifestyle Editor and nutritional foods. Also, one Trumbull High School another significant step is to cut 72 Strobel Rd. 203.452.4555 back on the processed junk food. Trumbull, CT. 06611 203.452.4593 (fax) Healthy is happy and confident. Opinions 3 The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 Super Bowl commercials less than super

Now, you may be wondering, this knowledge would have Alison Kuznitz ‘15 enlighten Americans with this Pictured are the space babies “How does this have anything motivated people to purchase the featured in the Super Bowl 2013 Kia EE Seniors Opinions Writer already known fact? Next time, to do with the car?” Well, Kia they should consider providing car instead of leaving them with Sorento commercial. Photo courtesy of Edmunds.com. The Kia Sorento com- manages to make a lame con- viewers with at least a snippet meaningless thoughts regarding mercial featured during the nection in the end when a baby of information about the actual Babylandia. 47th Super Bowl was arguably attached to a parachute enters a car instead of creating an entire extremely entertaining, yet com- Kia Sorento through the sunroof. fantasy world. For instance, Kia pletely irrelevant. A young boy To be fair, though, the major- missed the mark without address- sitting in a Kia asks his parents ity of Super Bowl commercials ing its safety features, fuel econ- where babies come from. His strayed away from their intended omy, the amount of passengers it father launches into an intricate messages in the hopes that they can seat, what sets this car apart tale about “Babylandia.” The could make a lasting impression from others on the market, and visuals are truly impressive on viewers. Overall, this com- any other data which would have as they depict a far-away land mercial earns 2.5 stars out of 5 – made the Kia Sorento appealing teeming with babies and tiny nice story, but poor information. to consumers. This is actually a animals. The commercial grows People learn nothing whatso- crossover utility vehicle geared more intriguing as the babies are ever about the Kia Sorento ex- towards families due to its seven loaded into tiny spaceships and cept for the fact that it is a motor seats. Not to mention, it is very sent through space in order to vehicle. So, did Kia really have affordable since prices begin in reach their destination on Earth. to waste thousands of dollars to the low $20,000 range. Perhaps, Israel and Palestine moving forward ficially recognized as a country many former motions to join as nition. During the Turath celebra- A teacher’s perspective and as a people. a member state were rejected. tion in Washington D.C., there Besides being a social “My father became a were dances, parades, and songs. was given, she, as well as many studies teacher, Mrs. Sakikini is war refugee because he lost his It was planned months beforehand, Jack Zhang ‘14 other Arabic Americans raised also an immigrant. As a child, home,” said Mrs. Sakikini. “The but the announcement of recogni- EE News Editor their hands in celebration. she grew up in Palestine, speaking admission took during the 65th tion gave them something more to The day before, Palestine Arabic. anniversary of being separated into celebrate about. On the first day of De- was officially accepted into the “ I was in jubilation when two states. For this reason, it was Hanging on the wall of cember Samar Sakikini was in United Nations as a non-voting I heard the news. We worked hard very important to my people.” her classroom, is a sign saying Washington D.C. Standing outside member state. While the title may for it,” said Mrs. Sakikini, “ It has However, some people “Peace and Coexistence.” Gestur- Lincoln Center, she glanced up, seem small, the implications are been long overdue.” are worried about the potential ing to the sign Mrs. Sakikini says, looking for a sign. As soon as it huge. This meant that it was of- After World War II, land negative implications of greater “I believe in a two state solution. from Pal- Palestinian influence. Although It is important for all countries to estine was the UN resolution was passed with respect one another.” allocated to overwhelming majority, 138 in fa- As she constantly re- make way vor versus 9 against, including the minds her students, it is important for the new United States, Canada, and Israel. to remember your culture and country Part of the concern was the impact heritage. When raising her own of Israel. on peace negotiations. children, she instilled in them a However, Former Secretary of State strong sense of respect of where this is not Hilary Clinton called it “counter- they came from. Her son, John, to say it productive to peace efforts.”Part started the THS Model U.N. club was done of this reasoning is the fear that in in 2003, graduated from GW Uni- with ease. the pursuit for statehood, Palestine versity, and her daughter Haneen Many Pal- would drop the desire for a two- today works at a teaching position estinians state solution altogether. in Palestine. today feel As a member state. Pal- That’s part of the reason that it was estine would have the power to Mrs. Sakikini started the Cul- it was a vi- prosecute war crimes against tural Diversity Club, because she olation of Israel, which would start off a wanted everyone to take part in their sov- legal battle, which would damage sharing each other’s cultures and ereignty. chances of negotiation. respect for each other. Because But for the moment at “It is part of your nature, of ongoing least, people seem to be merely she says. “If you deny your culture, disputes, celebrating a long-awaited recog- you deny yourself.”

gritty about who gets what.” or the 1967 borders, but keep any moderate officials into office. A student’s perspective Nagel takes a white piece settlements within a reasonable There, officials are elected more of cardboard and starts drawing a distance where they are already on a basis of party and form co- the world. During his break, he map on it. He describes how he firmly established. alitions to present their interests. Jack Zhang ‘14 had spent nearly five weeks in believes that the two countries Yet, he takes a hard line Because of this, the EE News Editor both Israel and the Gaza strip. “It should engaged what is known as on returning all the land of to Pal- new government of Israel will was a completely different world,” a “mutually agreed land swap,” estine. likely be more compromisable To say that senior Ja- commented Nagel. At one point, where less densely populated areas “Palestine has every right minded in the past. For Na- son Nagel is familiar with the he even became a host family to a and important geographic/cultural to the land up to the 1967 borders gel, he shows optimism at the Palestine-Israeli conflict would child from Israel. sites are exchanged. but it is unrealistic to return the thought. “It is a major opportu- be an understatement. According Looking upon the con- On issues such as the land that is widely considered Is- nity to make a deal to solve the to many of his peers, he is one of flict, he sees one of the major West Bank and the Gaza Strip, he rael’s. There are people with strong nearly century-long conflict. It the most passionate and involved problems as one of lack of realism believes that they should belong connections to the land and they is the best chance they’ve got.” members of the discussion in the discussion. to Palestine because they contain are going to be attached to it.” Like many students “Almost everyone agrees significant portions of the Arab However, with the recent Above: Mrs. Sakikini stands in her at Trumbull High, Nagel has a that there should be a two-state population. On the other hand, Na- Israeli elections, there is new rea- personal connection with the classroom by the Peace and Coex- solution; however, the trouble is gel believes that the Israel should son to hope for change. Recently, istence poster. Contributed photo. events going on halfway across when you get down to the nitty- any settlements past “green” line, citizens of Israel elected more 4 News The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 Academic World Quest Model UN competes at John Hopkins Rachel Tropp ‘16 in CT and Westchester County in Robin Wyckoff ‘15 NY. The THS students who went EE Staff Writers got the opportunity to attend the competition through Model UN On the first weekend with their advisor Mrs. Boland. of February, most THS students The competition began were still recovering from mid- at 9:30 a.m. and consisted of terms and staying away from any ten rounds. In each round, eight and all academic pursuits. multiple choice questions were However, eight seniors asked, but in the final round were busy prepping for and ulti- participants were faced with 16 mately competing in a tough scho- fast-paced questions on the topic lastic competition, the Academic of current events. The other rounds World Quest, which was held at featured topics including the U.S. UConn in Stamford on February energy policy, the Middle East, 2nd and sponsored by the World The Model UN Team missed the snow during their weekend in Baltimore. the Cuban missile crisis, and many Affairs Forum of Connecticut . others. Augustine Haam, Ja- This past weekend, Evan LeClair won Hon- named as the third best delegate. The day was interceded son Nagel, Robert Granata Jr, Trumbull’s Model United Nations orable Mention for his work as Ryan Norton won Hon- by only one short break and the Kevin Crossley, Molli Rosen, team competed at Johns Hopkins Francois Joachim Esnue Lavallee orable Mention for his work as whole competition was over by Chris LoBosco, Ryan Norton, University for the first time. The (Girondin) in the historical com- Sr. Pasqual Maragall Mira, the noon. Trumbull did well, but no and Captain Gulrukh Haroon competition included 1,700 stu- mittee on the French Revolution. former president of Catalonia in matter the scores the students had competed against fourteen other dents from around the country and Evan’s committee had more than the historical committee on the a great time and a great learning teams. These teams hailed from world. 100 members in it and he was Catalonian Secession. experience. nine schools in Fairfield County TED gives students new insights Noah Levy ‘13 to make “Ideas Worth Spreading.” the Media Center’s bi-weekly pre- Mr Pelligra said about ed “How We Create Happiness,” EE Managing Editor It began in 1984 and became an sentations of “TED Talks.” Every the talks, “The idea came from one of the most popular TED Talks annual event in 1990, and speak- other Friday, the Media Center use of actual TED Talks, and we A select few students ever. If you want a fresh outlook ers address a wide range of topics shows a different TED conference had come across some good ideas. are probably aware of TED. No, on familiar topics, then TED Talks within the fields of science and speech in hopes of giving students They are a series of seminars, short it’s not a talking CGI Teddy Bear. might be for you. They take place culture. new insights. Mr. Neenan and Mr. recorded inspirational things that TED, which stands for Technol- during all lunch waves every other In the past couple of Pelligra are responsible for bring- give students and faculty some- ogy, Entertainment and Design, is Friday in the Media Center. Also, months, TED has developed a ing the intelligence and creative thing to think about.” a global set of conferences formed they have free soda and cookies, so presence at Trumbull High, with insight of TED to THS. Recent talks have includ- you pretty much have no choice. Debate club teaches the intangible Ben Hazen ‘16 However, making the Team is an excellent club to join is based off of the same structured EE Staff Writer most of your high school experi- for any student with a flair for principals of debating. Both a posi- ence is not solely based off of arguing. During Debate, “students tion paper and a verbal debate are The education received academic grades. Instead, involve- use analytical and effective com- ways of organizing an argument. during a student’s four years of ment in the school community munication skills” meaning, the Some high schools across the state high school is arguably the most and the joining of clubs can help ability to think on your feet and are even beginning to offer Debate important in one’s lifetime. These relieve stress while building an construct a persuasive argument. as an everyday elective. vital learning years come dur- adequate résumé for the years Debate Club focuses A class such as Debate ing an intense time in which the ahead. on teaching the intangible skills would no doubt enhance the ability adolescent brain is always chang- Luckily, THS offers of formulating an argument in a to dispute while exposing students ing and developing into one of a several unique and diverse extra- limited amount of time. One must to hot topics across our nation. young adult. curricular activities best suited for learn to support their opinion As of right now, Debate This time period can be specific interests. Trumbull High with clear and decisive facts. This Club has 15 members of all dif- extremely stressful and tiring. currently offers more then 30 daunting task is seen elsewhere, ferent grades. Mrs, Spalla says, Maintaining a positive outlook after school groups ranging from not just during formal debates. It “Each individual in this club does can help a student cope with the Robotics Club to Bible Club. At- is imperative that students know a phenomenal job. Debate Club is many troubles of school. Courses tending these after school actives how to support their opinion based a fun and friendly environment for such as Mathematics, English, and can introduce you to some new off of the given information. students to learn and express their Science, are all key components people of all ages with the same Debate Club is a fun and opinions in a constructive manner. in shaping the future of a student. basic interests as you. stress free way to learn these all- More members would be warmly Diligence, and confidence toward Currently at Trumbull important skills. Mastering these welcomed!” Above: Alex Bolgachenko and Chris good marks in these classes can High School, Mrs. Spalla advises skills are beyond helpful in other Debate Club is held every Lobosco quiz the debaters during a very well determine your career the increasingly popular Debate aspects of your academic life. For Thursday after school in room recent practice in Mrs. Spalla’s room. path and ultimate future. Club. The Trumbull High Debate example, writing a position paper B13.

Above: Aravino Sureshbabu, Shravan Wadhwa, Julia Musto and Michael Kenler practice their debate delivery. Right: Ryan Nortan, Nikaash Pasnoori, and Mike Gasparini during a rebuttal. Features 5 The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 Pyschology projects broaden student’s horizons

Brittany Kubicko ‘15 students were able to choose says Mrs. Rubano. “Second place EE Senior Features Editor their own topic, which made received a certificate and a $5 the project more interesting to gift certificate to Go Greenly, and Around course selection them. third place was given a $5 gift time, many Trumbull High The topics of the certificate to Dunkin Donuts.” upperclassmen are anxious to project varied. One student Students presented their take one specific elective, one experimented to see how much unique project in the Psychology of the most popular electives on control people actually have in Science Fair in the Senior campus: Psychology. their lives. This person went to Lounge and answered questions Psychology is the a class of kindergarten students to the people looking at their study of human behavior, and and gave each one of them a projects. Mrs. Rubano chose the it explores the concept of why cookie, and told them that they finalists from all of her classes, people behave the way they do. couldn’t touch or eat the cookie and then chose the winners from In this class, students learn the for five minutes. The results the pool of violence. functions of the brain, sensation explained the control that If a student is interested and perception, dreams, people have in a moment; in in taking Psychology next year, abnormal behavior, personality the experiment, some children Mrs. Rubano warns that this and survival in the human race, waited for the whole five is a “major project to pass the just to name a few topics. minutes while others could not course”. To broaden student’s wait to have that cookie. The project is worth learning, movies such as Another student tested 200 points total, and students Beautiful Minds are viewed to see if a person can smell and lose 50 points for every day that and special guests come in to taste food at the same time. is late. However, although this show how psychology in high Subjects of this experiment project sounds meticulous, Mrs. school and college courses help were blindfolded, and were Rubano said that the students in real life. These real world given a cookie to eat and a really enjoyed doing the project experiences are important to the candle to smell to see if they because they learned a lot about students because they learn how can relish the sweetness and human behavior. people act. They learn a lot about trace the aroma at the same Psychology is evident themselves, and this class gives exact time. One other student everywhere, from the nightly students a deeper understanding investigated to see if visualizing news to the Internet, and this of the concepts in psychology. success will improve course with the final project At the end of this semester, performance in sports and other opens student’s eyes to the students taking psychology were activities. world of human behavior, one given a project to show what they Whatever topic a compelling topic at a time. learned throughout the course. student had, the final product of This project lets students have a this project turned out to be an “hands on experience,” explains interesting learning experience Mrs. Rubano, the teacher of the for both the learners and for Psychology class. In this project, Mrs. Rubano. students had to conduct their own This project was also psychological experiment (by a competition, and the winners All projects were presented in the Senior Lounge themselves or with a partner) and of the competition were given during the Psychology Science Fair at the end use the basic scientific method a prize. First place was given of the first semester. to research about various topics “a trophy, certificate and a $10 regarding human behavior. The gift certificate to Starbucks,” Photos courtesy of Sydney Sheehan. Twitter proves bucket lists are for many account shows many different few days on vacation in the sun. keep adding to my bucket list.” Jenna Vietze ‘13 ways to approach it. There are During show and tell, she passed People are ecstatic EE Staff Writer tweets about the typical sappy around a picture of her in the over this Twitter account. Each things that girls want, while also water with a dolphin in Bermuda. day you can see the number A popular phenomenon, tweeting about adventures people That was the moment I knew that of followers increasing. As of known as Twitter, has been want to go on. I wanted to swim with dolphins. right now, they have 536,000 sweeping the nation. Twitter It is not surprising to see Ever since I saw that picture, followers, which is an incredible is a way that many people get tweets such as “This year I want swimming with dolphins has amount for a recently created their thoughts and ideas public. to watch the sunset with someone been on the top of my bucket list. account. The number is expected Twitter was designed as a I love”or “This year I want to This moment in my life to rise even more because the start enjoying the little things.” inspired to me to go after my bucket list phenomenon does not Profile Picture of @ThatBucketList social network to keep friends Photo courtesy of twitter.com and other followers informed The more adventurous tweets are dreams. I decided I had to push just stop with you! Remember, throughout the day. things like“This year I want to forward and always be confident said William Ross, “Every man A recent account that go skydiving” and “Before I die, that someday I will cross things dies, not every man really lives.” has been created is called “the I want to travel the world.” Not off of my bucket list. bucket list.” As you scroll only are these tweets suggesting Kylie Rotanelli is an down your timeline, you will amazing things you can add to intrigued follower of this popular see tweets describing common your bucket list, but are also account. “Most of the stuff they things that people want to do in inspirational in offering advice. tweet are things that I can relate the upcoming year and before For me, it all started to but I also love seeing ideas to they die. The dreams range from when I was little, and there put on my bucket list that I never throwing a Project X party to were things I dreamed of thought of, and now want to partying up with your friends doing. I still remember, to this achieve” exclaimed Kylie. in Vegas. Whether the dream is day, when I was sitting in my Allie Passero also had small or big, this Twitter account kindergarten class, first day a similar reaction to Kylie’s. “It has it all on their bucket list. back from February break, and is my favorite twitter account Many people are not a girl walked in fresh back from to follow, and I love seeing the quite sure where to start when vacation. She had corn rows in creative ideas that they will think @ThatBucketList on Twitter Photos courtesy of twitter.com creating a bucket list and this her hair, having spent the last of next. This account helps me to 6 Features The Eagle’s Eye March 1, 2013 Issue 3 Experience the Trumbull police cadets

Members of the Trumbull police cadets include (from left to right, back to front): Sergeant Andres Ramos, Nick Williams, Nick Sanzone (St. Joe’s), Jason Romano, Ryan Gorton, Sam Allen, Tyler Ruder- man (THS graduate), Sergeant Jenna Racz, Sergeant Jimmy Lindine (THS graduate) and Emily Grilley.

Award. The previous award was “Always wanted to help my com- Jenna Racz ‘13 especially since I was in Practical squad mates, and then officially by specifically for phase one. I never munity.” Addiel plans on going to EE Staff Writer Skills Program, the new hands the DIs, appointed squad leader for on learning program/phase of the my leadership skills while dealing thought I’d get a higher award college and getting his associates in Note: Both Jenna Racz, week-long Academy. At this acad- with worsening knee problems. I than that, however this Director’s criminal justice and pursue a career the author, and Addiel Rodriguez emy, there were five phases, and was also at the time recently made Award, was for the entire Police in law enforcement. When asked are part of the cadet’s program. I was in my third year, and one of sergeant of my hometown post, Cadet Academy. There is no higher if the police cadets would help his the most difficult ones. Needless to and had my own squad back in award in the entire Police Cadet future career, Addiel agreed that “On your faces!” We say, I was disappointed. I already Trumbull. So I knew what it was Program of Connecticut. This it would put him above other ap- drop down to the pushup position. had enough issues with tendonitis like being in charge of a bunch made every pushup, every ounce of plicants. “Too slow! On your feet!” The and dislocating patella in both of sleep deprived, overworked, pain, every moment of doubt worth “It gives you the experi- drill instructor yells. The squad knees, as well as a respiratory fatigued teens. It wasn’t a fun it. No matter what happens, I’ll ence that you can’t get anywhere obeys and we leap to our feet. problem that required me to carry job, but I did my best to earn their never regret joining the Trumbull else” says Addiel. “I’m glad that “Too slow! On your faces!” Again, an inhaler. The last thing I needed respect to get the job done to prove Police Cadet Post four years ago, I’ve done it and it’s really going to we hit the dirt as fast as possible. was another obstacle. myself at the Academy. because of this moment. help me out.” I go down, accidentally hitting Nonetheless, I followed Throughout the week, I Another student who is When asked what his the incision on my foot. Suddenly our Trumbull motto: adapt and was the last to sit and eat, and first part of the program, Acting Ser- favorite moment in the cadets pain from recent surgery causes overcome. So I wrapped my to wake up to make sure everyone geant, and THS Senior, Addiel Ro- was, Addiel responded by saying me to collapse. SNAP! I roll to thumb, leaving it immobile. I did got to formation on time. Everyone driguez has been a Trumbull Police “Academy.” Putting more detail the ground out of formation. My all I could to prove to everyone looked up to me and helped out Cadet for almost four years. Since into that would violate the “What thumb. I can’t move it. My squad and myself that my disabilities whenever they could. We became then he’s been accomplished many happens in academy stays in acad- is still doing pushups, so I return didn’t make me any less of a cadet a family and the envy of the acad- things, including the following emy” rule. to my spot and join them, tears than they were, and that I could do emy, being the newest program awards: Trumbull Police Explorer The THS senior also made streaming down my eyes in pain. anything they could do, and more. and obviously the most disciplined Post Most Improved 2010, Swat sure to say that the program has Moments later, squad My efforts didn’t go unnoticed, and well-rounded. Everywhere we Tactical Challenge Bus Assault changed him, but in a good way. mate, and member from my home- and on day two of that week, I went I made sure we marched in 3rd Place 2011, and Stations Day “It’s helped me mature.” town post notices my struggle, replaced our squad leader. columns and sang our cadence. Tactical Station 2nd Place 2011. He says. “I don’t get into as much and forces me to go to the nurse Our DIs said “he gave At the end of the week, His experience with the Trumbull trouble as I used to. It’s been a good where I discovered my thumb was 100%, and you give 150%.” This there was an award ceremony Police Cadet Post has been as posi- thing. Now that I have rank, I watch sprained. This diagnosis wasn’t wasn’t my first go around being a during our graduation from the tive as mine. what I do. I don’t want to mess it good for the first day of the Con- squad leader. In my first year at the academy. For the second time Addiel joined in October up. It’s a lot of responsibility.” necticut Police Cadet Academy, academy I was unofficially by my I was presented the Director’s all that time ago because he has Soccer without borders: Playing for a change Ana Tantum ‘13 camp would work and broken into the fields, which were in reality Without Border headquarters. complete different activities before EE Staff Writer three different teams (England, patches of dirt, but the girls didn’t These activities stressed the im- moving on. The girls arrived ready China, and the United States). care. They were just happy to be portance of fitness and education, to compete and excited for the race. Soccer Without Borders The girls were a variety of dif- able to play. We started off with which are unfortunately not always The teams sprinted vigorously is a non-profit organization that ferent ages, anywhere from 6-18, games and drills focusing on the done. through town, working together uses soccer as a vehicle for posi- around 50 total participants. They important soccer skill of dribbling. It was the fourth day and to complete the different tasks and tive change in third world coun- came ready The partici- we were back to kicking it on the pushing each other to do it as fast as tries. I had the opportunity to work and excited pants were eager soccer fields. Today we focused on possible. By the end of the race, the with SWB and volunteer at their for a week to learn some- scrimmaging in mini soccer games winner didn’t even matter because camp in Granada, Nicaragua last of fun and thing new and and playing together as a team. We we all had so much fun participat- summer. I was introduced to an competi- fearless of mak- set up a round robin type tourna- ing in the relay race. The hardest inspiring group of girls who have tion. The ing mistakes. ment where the girls could put the part of the final day of camp was displayed great bravery in order week would Not only did they skills they’d learned in previous saying goodbye. to play the game they love. be a run- learn new soccer sessions on display in real game Overall, the camp was a In a country where girls ning contest skills, but we all situations. The girls were really huge success it reminded me the playing sports is frowned upon, between all had so much fun proud of themselves after the long importance of equality. Everyone these girls receive much backlash three teams, with the friendly day of soccer and we all celebrated deserves the same opportunities from their peers, neighbors, and each day competitions be- by treating them to ice cream after! whether they are a girl or a boy. even family for wanting to play there would tween teams. The final day of camp “Todos Pueden Jugar,” which a sport that their society believes be contests where the girls could On the third day, Mother meant time for the big “World means everyone can play in Span- in only for boys. Also, majority of earn points for their respective Nature threw us a curve ball. It Cup” relay race through town. The ish is the message painted on the these girls come from impover- team. The camp would culminate poured all day so we had to make other coaches and I woke up at the fence surrounding the fields where ished families and would not have in a huge relay race through the a change of plans and move activi- break of dawn to set up for the big Soccer without Borders plays. the resources to play if it weren’t town of Granada to determine the ties indoors. We did a did a yoga event. We painted arrows through- for Soccer Without Borders. “World Cup Winner.” class, played a game of jeopardy, out the streets to direct the girls Photo above courtesy of Jenna Racz. On the first day the girls Photo left courtesy of Ana Tantum. The second day of camp and painted a mural of the world through the race and organized were first prepped with how the is when the soccer began. We hit map on the wall of the Soccer stations where they would have to Lifestyle 7 The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 What the heck is hair chalk? Martha Hegley ‘15 get soft pastel chalk. This is what hair before you put the chalk in. this is done, just wait for it to air EE Staff Writer both Seventeen.com and thebeau- According to thebeauty- dry. tydepartment.com said works best. department.com, if you do, it will This may take a little There have been many One of the great things dye your hair that color for a long while, but the end product is worth hair trends recently such as put- about soft pastel chalks is that they period of time. Any other hair it. When your hair is completely ting feathers or tinsel in your are inexpensive. Most craft stores color, you must spray the section dry, take either a flat iron or a curl- hair, but who knew putting chalk such as Michael’s offer a set with of hair you would like to chalk, or ing iron to set the color in. Then in your hair would soon be the a wide range of colors for around else the chalk won’t stay very well style how you usually would and one of the hottest hair trends out $5. You will also need to grab a at all. Also, when you wet the dark you are done! The chalk usually there now. This is a great way to spray bottle with water, rubber hair, it makes the color show up stays in for one wash only, but change up your hair for a day or gloves, and a flat iron or curling more vibrantly. some last up to a week, making it two, and you can easily switch out iron (your choice). Afterward, pick your easy for you to change your look the colors whenever you feel like Both websites also rec- color(s) and put on your gloves. whenever you want. This low-cost it, without burning a hole in your ommend that you wrap a towel Take the chalk and rub it in the wet hair trend inspires creativity and wallet. Recently, it has around you, or you wear a shirt section of hair in order to release originality and will soon be the talk been done on Seventeen.com, you don’t mind getting color on. more pigment (making the color at Trumbull High School as well. and there are numerous videos The next step really depends on stronger and more visible), and on YouTube giving you a step by your hair color. If you have blond twist the piece of hair in your hand step process. First, you want to hair you don’t want to wet your while you apply the chalk. Once Photo courtesy of Kandeej.com Living a healthy life stressed out. I pretty much just From not eating enough Stephanie Guerin ‘13 try to ignore all of the things that to eating too much, from panic EE Staff Writer I have to do, so that I don’t feel attacks to mental break downs, Stress Busters release. It causes your body to As people go from the stress. It isn’t really effective from insomnia to sleeping until Stephanie Guerin ‘13 produce endorphins. These en- childhood to their teen years, because I eventually have to deal three p.m, from eating disor- EE Staff Writer dorphins are natural mood boost- they begin to take responsibility with the things I have to do, but ders to self esteem issues, from ers. It sort of kills two birds with for their own lives. Their mom I can’t help but procrastinate. It people who don’t exercise at all One of the worst things one stone. Your stress is gone stops making all of their meals, makes it much harder because, to people who will never leave for the body and mind is stress. and you’re getting in shape. monitoring their every need, as a high school student. Every- the gym. All of these unhealthy And, boy is stress a huge prob- What can be better than that! and knowing their every emo- one has so much to do and not ways of life can be seen at every lem in high school. No matter if tion. This also means that teens enough time to do it. It is hard turn in the halls of high school. It you’re freshmen or senior, stress control their own health and to do school and work and at takes experience and maturity for will eventually find you. You 3) Engage in something one to get a grip on their needs may have four tests in the same you love. and wants, and to manage their day, or a quiz that you forgot to Whether it’s singing, daily life in a way that allows study for, or two oral presenta- dancing, painting, sewing, pick- them to live their life to the full- tions back to back. It is inevi- ing up rocks, or picking your est. table that one will feel stress at nose…(okay maybe not that!), it Melissa Giblin said, least once (but probably more) in will most definitely temporarily, “Being healthy is really impor- high school. Stress mentally and or even permanently, cure your tant to me. When I am healthy, physically drains you by releas- stress. When you do something I feel good about myself and ing stress hormones which leave you enjoy, it only makes sense am happier. I try to eat a lot of you tired and unhappy. Here that your mind will be distracted fruits and vegetables. It’s not are a few ways to get back to for the time being and off of even because I am trying to be your happy place when life gets whatever was stressing you out. super healthy, I just love how stressful. It’s like a little break from real- they taste. I am usually good ity. about not eating a lot of sweets. 1) Stop putting off things With school and other activities, it is hard for high school students to exercise I guess you can say I have good you have to do. 4) Kiss somebody. and eat right to follow a healthy lifestyle. will power. I work out a lot. I I know you may be Sounds pretty silly Photo courtesy of www.besthealthylifestyletips.com do track, so I love running. I run thinking “I just want to put my right? Well it sure can help about five or six miles every day work off so that I don’t think stress! In fact, a recent study the same time think about your at the gym. I’ll also run outside if well-being as they grow older. about it, that way I won’t be of 2,000 couples showed that eating or exercising habits. It’s a it is a nice day.” This can be a struggle for many stressed. I would rather take a those who kiss less often are struggle.” as they lose sight of what exactly nap right now.” You’re wrong! eight times more likely to report There are many ups and healthy is and have no one to There is a little something called suffering from stress and depres- downs in the life of the typical keep them on track. delayed gratification, which sort sion than those who frequently teenager. It is a struggle to main- The chaos of high of relates to this idea. Delayed kiss on the spur of the moment. tain a healthy, happy lifestyle school can push teens off their gratification involves putting off So whether it’s a quick peck or a while simultaneously balancing course of healthy living. For an immediate reward so that you passionate embrace, pucker up! the daily troubles of being in instance, the pressure of tests later receive a better reward. Is high school. and assignments bring stress, taking that nap worth waking 5) Laugh. Amanda Burtnett said, distracting students from other up and still having to write that Probably the best and “Being healthy is important to factors of their lives. Some teens essay and endure the stress it most important stress relief is me, but sometimes I find it hard also have insecurity issues dur- involves? Or would you rather laughing. Physically, emotion- to stay on track. I don’t always ing this time in their life, which have finished that essay right ally, mentally, and maybe even live the way I want to. My favor- can severely affect their overall after school so that you can relax spiritually (whatever that is) ite food is pizza. I work at Mac well being. Even the pressures of worry free for the rest of the laughing helps one feel better. Daddy’s. So every time I work, drinking and smoking can affect day? Exactly. It reduces the level of stress I eat mac and cheese, which is the health of teens. Late nights hormones in the body and super unhealthy. I just don’t have with friends on the weekends do 2) Have a good workout. strengthens the immune system. not help health either, and let us the time to work towards eating It is just plain old fact It triggers a physical release not forget the possibility of eat- healthy every meal. I really don’t that working out relieves tons which is sometimes referred to ing fast food three times a week. work out because I really just of stress. Besides the fact that as a “cleansed feeling”. It also Amanda Burtnett don’t have time to with a job and it makes you feel better about causes a sense of bonding when understands the pressures of school and homework. I did do Photo courtesy of sodahead.com yourself, it triggers a chemical people share a laugh. high school. “Yes, I am always hot yoga once…” Inside the 84th Annual Academy Awards

Noah Levy ‘13 EE Managing Editor The 2013 Oscar season has begun, and with that comes the inevitable hype and attention leading up to the big night. As people across the country rush to theaters to make sure they hit all the Kevin Pacelli ‘14 EE Senior Entertainment Editor big titles, it’s important to note the successes and reception that each has earned so far.

BestThe 2013 Best Picture Picture field consists of nine critically acclaimed films: Amour, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Les Miserables, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, and Zero Dark Thirty. If the 2013 Golden Globes are any indicator, a few of Best Director these nominees have certainly emerged as front-runners. Standing most Usually the winner of the Best Picture award also takes home prominently as strong contenders are Ben Affleck’s Argo, the thriller the prize for Best Director, and this year will likely follow suit. that took home several big Globes (Best Drama and Best Director), and This year, however, the top two Best Picture contenders (Les Les Miserables, winner of the Best Comedy/Musical award. Django Miserables and Argo) are not nominated in this category. This Unchained is another film to watch out for in this category, with the leaves the Best Director field wide open for the five nominees: Globe for Best Screenplay (Quentin Tatantino) already under its belt. Michael Haneke for Amour, Benh Zeitlin for Beasts of the South- Other strong competitors include Zero Dark Thirty and Lincoln, two ern Wild, Ang Lee for Life of Pi, Steven Spielberg for Lincoln, highly acclaimed films that did not see quite as much success at the and David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook. Spielberg’s Golden Globes. A film outside of these five taking home the award name always stands out in a category like this, but it’s tough to would be a shock, but anything is possible. say who will walk away with the award.

Best Actress Best Supporting Actor This year, the Outstanding Actress In A Leading Role category features both Best Supporting Actor has possibly the most varied, interesting, and the oldest and youngest performers ever to be nominated. 76 year old Em- prestigious list of nominees, seeing as every actor in it has previously manuelle Riva (Amour) plays an elderly woman in the last days of her life won an Academy Award. First, there’s Alan Arkin (Argo), as the real and relationship, while 9 year old Quvenzhane (Kwuh-Ven-jah-nay) Wallis director of the most famous fake movie of all time. Then there’s Robert (Beasts Of The Southern Wild) plays Hushpuppy, a young girl trying to sur- DeNiro (Silver Linings Playbook) as a father trying to deal with his vive in a Louisiana Bayou community. Despite their achievements, neither of son’s (Best Actor Nominee Bradley Cooper) mental problems. He’s them are considered the front runner. Nor is Naomi Watts (The Impossible) also joined by Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Master), the mysterious for that matter, for her powerful performance of a mother trying to save her leader of a Scientology-like movement, and Tommy Lee Jones (Lincoln) family in the 2004 Tsunami. No, this race is between Jennifer Lawrence as abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, who tries to persuade (Silver Linings Playbook) and Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), who the President to pass the 13th Amendment. Finally, there’s Christoph have already won Best Actress Golden Globes for their respective genres. Waltz (Django Unchained) as Dr. King Schultz, a German “Dentist” It’s not clear whether the Academy will opt for Lawrence’s young widow Bounty Hunter. Of all the categories, this one might still be the closest trying to put her life back together, or Chastain’s unstoppable CIA Agent to call. The one most likely to get another award is Waltz, as he won on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, mainly because they’re so different, but the Golden Globe over the same people in January. it is clear that the race is just between these ladies.

The 2013 Oscar season has begun, and with that comes the inevitable hype and attention leading up to the big night. As people across the country rush to theaters to make sure they hit all the big titles, it’s important to note the successes and reception that each has earned so far.

Best Actor While all the actors in this category deserve their nominations, two stand out among the rest. Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln) won the Golden Globe for Actor in a Drama, while Hugh Jackman (Les Best Director Miserables) took the award for Actor in a Comedy/Musical. This Usually the winner of the Best Picture award also takes home is one of the most interesting Oscar races this year, between Lewis’ the prize for Best Director, and this year will likely follow suit. incredibly accurate portrayal of Abraham Lincoln and Jackman’s This year, however, the top two Best Picture contenders (Les acclaimed role in the timeless musical. Other nominees include Miserables and Argo) are not nominated in this category. This Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook), Joaquin Phoenix (The leaves the Best Director field wide open for the five nominees: Master) and Denzel Washington (Flight). Michael Haneke for Amour, Benh Zeitlin for Beasts of the South- ern Wild, Ang Lee for Life of Pi, Steven Spielberg for Lincoln, and David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook. Spielberg’s name always stands out in a category like this, but it’s tough to say who will walk away with the award.

Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Supporting Actor has possibly the most varied, interesting, and Now we go from the toughest category to the most obvious one. Since the prestigious list of nominees, seeing as every actor in it has previously nominees were announced, everyone has predicted an Anne Hathaway (Les won an Academy Award. First, there’s Alan Arkin (Argo), as the real Miserables) win for her short but amazing performance as the doomed Fan- director of the most famous fake movie of all time. Then there’s Robert tine. So far, she has proven everyone right by sweeping almost every Best DeNiro (Silver Linings Playbook) as a father trying to deal with his Supporting Actress from every award circle, and she looks to be unstoppable son’s (Best Actor Nominee Bradley Cooper) mental problems. He’s heading into the Oscars. That’s not to say that the other nominees have no also joined by Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Master), the mysterious chance. The other probable contender is Sally Field (Lincoln) for her por- leader of a Scientology-like movement, and Tommy Lee Jones (Lincoln) trayal of the troubled First Lady. There’s also Amy Adams (The Master) for as abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, who tries to persuade her subtle but fierce role of the wife of a cult leader, Jackie Weaver (Silver the President to pass the 13th Amendment. Finally, there’s Christoph Linings Playbook) as a mother trying to deal with her son’s (Best Actor Waltz (Django Unchained) as Dr. King Schultz, a German “Dentist” Nominee Bradley Cooper) mental problems, and Helen Hunt (The Sessions) Bounty Hunter. Of all the categories, this one might still be the closest as… well, a sex surrogate. In any other year, these ladies would have had a to call. The one most likely to get another award is Waltz, as he won better shot, but it looks like Hathaway’s dream she dreamed will come true. the Golden Globe over the same people in January.

This years Best Picture nominees are The Artist, The Descendants, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Hugo, Midnight In Paris, Moneyball, The Help, The Tree Of Life, and War Horse. Pictures from www.wikipedia.org. 8 Entertainment The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 Seeing the daylight: The story behind Maroon 5 Alyssa Breunig‘16 a new generation of fans under the from the album such as “Pay- rational. It is a song that helps the Everyone can relate to EE Staff Writer name Maroon 5. phone,” “One More Night,” and listeners realize they should not this song because it could explain The band signed with “Daylight.” take for granted what they have leaving for college, leaving a loved Everyone knows Ma- Octone Records and recorded their Maroon 5’s big hit “Day- because one, or moving apart. roon 5 as the catchy, smashing debut al- one day Over Christmas break new band, but most people do not bum, Songs it might I was in San Diego visiting my know how they became who they About Jane be gone. brother who is a sailor in the Navy are today. in 2002. That is and the last night I was with him I Maroon 5 is an Ameri- The album’s why the knew when I woke up he wouldn’t can pop rock band from Los An- lead single song says, be there. That night I told him how geles. The band formed in 1994 “Harder to “And much I love him and how I’m so when they were in high school Breathe” when the proud of him and everything I and called themselves Kara’s received daylight could tell him before the daylight Flowers. The lineup included well heavy air- comes I’ll came and he had to go. That is the known singer Adam Levine and play and have to reason I love the song. then band members Jesse Carmi- ranked go but to- “Daylight” is truly an chael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan number six night I’m unbelievable song. It creates such Dusick, who all signed to Reprise on US Bill- gonna meaning to anyone listening and Records. board 200. hold you the song a 5 out of 5 stars because They released the album Their most so close.” it reaches a broad audience. “The Fourth World” in 1997. recent al- Adam Everyone can relate to at After a tepid response to this bum, Over- Levine least some of the lyrics in the song. album, the band parted from the exposed, sings this I also recommend people all ages, record label and band members gained The album cover of Overexposed by Maroon 5. Photo courtesy of artistpublishing. in hopes all genders, and all different cul- attended college. In 2001, the worldwide of expressing tures listen to “Daylight” because band regrouped and added James recognition. The band has also light,” which came out in 2012 in how a person should love until he it is so powerful. Valentine to the lineup, pursuing had incredible top ranked songs the Overexposed album is inspi- or she cannot love anymore. Taylor Swift paints the town red Morgan Regent ‘16 is a positive thing for Taylor as an EE Staff Writer artist. In today’s music industry, it is vital to keep songs fresh and Since the beginning of new. When Taylor discussed the her career, Taylor Swift has cap- meaning behind the album as a tivated her audiences with songs whole, she said, about love, loss, and everything “All the different emo- in between. Ever since she was tions that are written about on this young, Taylor aspired to be a album are all pretty much about country music artist, and at the the kind of tumultuous, crazy, in- young age of fourteen, she moved sane, intense, semi-toxic relation- to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue ships that I’ve experienced in the her dreams. In 2006, her first al- last two years. All those emotions bum, Taylor Swift, was released; — spanning from intense love, this was her entry into the world intense frustration, jealousy, con- of country music. fusion, all of that — in my mind, As Taylor grew, her mu- all those emotions are red. You sic did as well. Taylor has written know, there’s nothing in between. a variety of different songs rang- There’s nothing beige about any ing from upbeat songs to somber of those feelings.” ballads. Since her first album, Tay- The songs on this album lor went on to release the albums cover all of these emotions, which Fearless, Speak Now, and Red. ultimately allows people to relate Her music has repeatedly topped with them. This is a major reason the Billboard Hot 100, and to this of why this album was such a hit; day she still is a very popular art- whatever emotion you are feeling, ist. Taylor’s latest album Red has there is a song that you can con- a great mix of songs and it truly nect to. Red is an amazing album, shows Taylor’s skills and diversity and I highly recommend it. Once as an artist. you start listening, you will be Along with all of Tay- enamored by Red. lor’s other albums, Red was re- Overall, I would give leased through Big Machine Red four out of five stars. The Records on October 22, 2012. different dynamic of this album This album, in particular, was captivated audiences and the one of Taylor’s best because it catchy songs are very relatable. was unexpected. Rather than her In the words of Bryan usual sweet, innocent country Ferry, “…when you get music and tunes, such as the songs on her words together, [it] can be a very albums Fearless or Speak Now, powerful thing,” which perfectly Red showed a completely different sums up Taylor Swift’s biggest hit, side of Taylor. While this change Red. Photos courtesy of metrolyric.com, justjared.com and letuyellowjacket.org. in style has been controversial, it 11 Sports

The Eagle’s Eye February 28, 2013 Issue 3 PEDs continue to tarnish professional sports Armstrong, Rodriguez among recent exposures

Logan Ratick ‘13 PED use is not just lim- many athletes are using them? EE Co-Editor-in-Chief ited to Major League Baseball. Hopefully these ideas will get you Athletes have been caught in all to think about how you truly feel Performance-enhancing major sports leagues, including on the subject. drugs: this term has become in- the NBA, NFL, and NHL. Most It is time for profes- famous in the professional sports recently in football, it was reported sional sports leagues to take a world over the past decade. that Baltimore Raven’s linebacker stand. If a player is caught taking In 2005, former Major Ray Lewis used a banned sub- a performance-enhancing drug, League Baseball outfielder Jose stance to help him recover from they should be banned from the Canseco released a novel titled a torn triceps suffered early in the league. No second chances, it is “Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant regular season. virtually impossible at this point ‘Roids, Smash Hits & How Base- After a couple of years for an individual to think that do- ball Got Big.” Thanks to this without frequent large scale expo- ing drugs does not violate league tell-all book, sports fans were sures, 2013 has shown resurgence rules. It is not fair to the players introduced to the prevalence of in the PED problem. On January who are clean, as the cheaters performance enhancing drugs 4th, world-renowned cyclist Lance have already received fair warning in professional sports, primarily Armstrong admitted to having about consequences, and could baseball. Canseco was not afraid used banned performance-enhanc- learn from the mistakes of others. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez’s public perception has to use names of high-profile ath- ing drugs and blood transfusions The other alternative is lifting the been ruined by his repeated steroid use and declining performance on the letes who juiced alongside him. during his career. In his admission ban on PEDs and just accepting field. Photo courtesy of the New York Post and the New York Daily News. He mentioned that his former to Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong the fact that athletes will use them. teammates, and frequent all-stars mentioned that he it would not Either everyone should be allowed Jason Giambi, Ivan Rodriguez, have been possible to win seven to use them or there should be no Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire, consecutive Tour de France titles place for gaining an unnatural and Juan Gonzalez, were all using without the edge the drugs gave advantage. performance enhancing drugs to him. Not only that, but he threat- It has become increas- play at a higher level. Canseco ened to ruin the lives of people ingly common that high school mentioned dozens of other names, who exposed his secrets. and college athletes are found and over time, accusations were Then towards the end of cheating by these methods. When made and admissions were an- January, an article in the Miami a teenager sees that their favorite nounced. New Times reported that a man athlete is juicing, it must be okay Major League Base- named Anthony Bosch owned for them to do so as well, right? ball experienced a stretch of a clinic in South Florida that This is peer pressure and the several years after this novel in supplied PEDs to a plethora of thought of “If everyone is doing which some of the games greats Major League Baseball players, it then I should as well.” were forced to admit the shame including Alex Rodriguez, Melky It is time for the com- they brought upon it. Players Cabrera, Gio Gonzalez, Bartolo missioners of the world’s sports such as McGwire, Giambi, Alex Colon, and Nelson Cruz as re- leagues to take a stand. They must Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Gary cently as 2012. The new faces on do so now or the next generation of Sheffield, and Canseco have all this list were Gonzalez and Cruz, professional athletes will carry on admitted that they in fact were who were never associated with the tradition of cheating and giving PED users. Others, like Melky PED use prior. Colon and Cabrera their sport a black eye, or profes- Cabrera and Guillermo Mota, were both suspended last year for sional sports will lose the appeal have been suspended for failing violating MLB’s drug rules. that has made them so popular. drug tests administered by the The name that will con- league. As for the others, players tinue to float around for years Due to PED use, (Above): Former Major League Baseball star and “The Father of Steroids in such as Roger Clemens and Barry with PED’s will be Alex Rodri- Baseball”, Jose Canseco poses for a photo next to the poster promoting his tell- Bonds have been brought to court guez. Here is a man who back in Lance Armstrong all book, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant ‘Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got with evidence that they too were 2009, admitted to taking steroids will have his Tour de Big. Photo courtesy of Rogers Sportsnet. a part of this prominent cycle, but throughout his time with the Texas they have adamantly denied such Rangers between 2001-2003. It France titles stripped. accusations. appears that he has lied to the What brought this press- public and has continued his PED ing predicament out of the water use for over a decade. Rodriguez, was the Mitchell Report from once a feared hitter, is now recov- 2007. In 2006, Major League ering from his second hip surgery Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and has seen his statistics drop appointed US Senator George significantly over the last few sea- Mitchell to head a committee sons. He has brought just as much that would investigate the usage shame on his sport and career as of performance-enhancing drugs Lance Armstrong did to his. in the league. After a 21-month Rodriguez currently has investigation in which he worked 6-years left on his contract, with closely with Kirk Radomski and $114 million set to come his way Brian McNamee, two men who excluding milestone incentives. were responsible for providing If the league proves that he was steroids to multiple players around in fact taking PEDs in recent the league, Mitchell compiled a years, he could face a 50-game list of players who failed drug tests suspension, which would probably and were clients of these two men. keep him out for the entire 2013 When the Mitchell Report was season. The Yankees are even try- released, over 80 MLB players ing to find a way to terminate his were connected with PED use. contract, as he will only decline Clemens, Bonds, Manny Ramirez, performance wise and bring shame A-Rod, and McGwire were just to the organization. a hand full of stars whose repu- All of these PED scan- tations were tarnished by these dals have brought up many points Above: In an interview with Oprah Winfrey (right), cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to blood doping and using PED’s, for debate. What should happen findings. Finally, the public had which destroyed any form of legacy he once had. Photo courtesy of the Washington Post. figured out how extreme base- to athletes who break the rules? ball’s “steroid era” truly was. Should PEDs be allowed since Sports 12

The Eagle’s Eye February 28th, 2013 Issue 3 Ultimate Frisbee becomes the hot, new trend

Jesse Rubinstein ‘14 played across the world, and some mates until they have reached the reached its ultimate potential. EE Senior Sports Editor not even heard of. Unique and end-zone. But there is a catch; an Just a few weeks ago, Trumbull exclusive sports, such as Ultimate individual may not run with the organized a friendly game of When talking sports Frisbee, are overlooked in modern frisbee, nor hold the frisbee for Ultimate Frisbee against Shelton amongst friends, usually the topic day society. However, some of longer than ten seconds without High School. Trumbull traveled to of discussion is Baseball, Basket- them are beginning to gain a fol- throwing it to another teammate. Shelton to compete in this highly If the throw is incomplete, the anticipated match. The results of opposing team receives posses- the game are unknown but one

sion and they must reach their thing is for sure: Trumbull and own end-zone. There is no limit Shelton participated in an intense

to how many players there are, frisbee battle Photo courtesy of cafepress.com but often there are 5-10 people per After-school Ultimate team. The game can become quite Frisbee is becoming increasingly challenging and intense, which popular. Once you play once, you also makes it an enjoyable sport get hooked. The game is preferable Below: Junior Jimmy Fisher playing to watch. during the warmer and sunnier intense defense on Senior Jason Soma, Fortunately, Ultimate seasons. Nonetheless, everyone aiding his team to success. Frisbee is played every week in has a good time no matter what the our own backyard. Students of all weather is like. Photo courtesy of Jesse Rubinstein high school grades at THS have started an after school club where they compete in Ultimate Frisbee. Interestingly enough, there are no advisors running this program. It is strictly student run, which makes it all the more tempting. “I cannot recall the time when the activity was started at THS,” said junior Will Sun. “It must have been at least twenty years ago.”

Above: Junior Max Martel tapping in to start the game. Photo courtesy of On average, about twenty Jesse Rubinstein people show up to Frisbee each week. That means two teams of ball, or Football, depending on the lowing, and clubs are starting up ten, playing a single game. For current season. These particular at schools across the nation. example, on decent, sunny day, sports are popular across the na- The sport of Ultimate Frisbee more people tend to show up. If tion and even internationally. It consists of one, and only one, very that happens, the group is split is no coincidence that these three important essential: a Frisbee. The up into four teams and there will sports, among others, are favored object of the game is similar to be two games of Frisbee going at in comparison to others. Howev- football. Each team must throw once. er, there are sports that are rarely the frisbee to each of their team- The game recently has Baltimore Ravens: Super Bowl Champions

quarter with the Ravens leading Christopher Rzasa ‘14 from Flacco he hooked up on an Then all it took was a 14 yard to a close on this drive. Although 7-3. EE Sports Editor amazing 56 yard catch and throw pass too Vernon Davis and a 6 the 49ers were able to drive down Then with 11:53 remain- to Jacoby Jones. Again, the 49ers yard rush by the halfback Frank to the Baltimore 5 they failed to ing in the 2nd quarter the Ravens Another year, another were only able to muster up a field Gore to bring the score to a very score at all and had to turn the took over at their own 25 yard- Superbowl, Another champion. goal to go into halftime with the manageable 28-20 with 5:47 left in ball over on downs to the Ravens line. The two big plays on this The ACF Champion Baltimore Ravens leading 21-6. the 3rd quarter. The 49ers then got who then ran the clock down too drive came from Joe Flacco’s arm. Ravens went into the Superdome The Ravens came out of a field goal to make the score into 4 seconds and ran out of bounds First was a 23 yard pass to Ed in New Orleans on February 3rd, halftime with a bang; Jacoby Jones a very manageable 28-23, although in the end zone to give the 49ers a Dickson that brought the Ravens 2013 as 5-point underdogs to the took returned David Akers kickoff the Ravens were able to muster up safety but essentially put them out down to the 49ers 29 and then NFC Champion San Francisco 8 yards deep in the end zone for a some offense to bring the score to of the game and the Ravens were another pass to Dickson for 14 49ers. 108-yard return touchdown to put 31-23 entering the 4th quarter. Superbowl Champions with a score yards and then a 15 yard facemask The way the game started the Ravens up 28-6. Now comes The 49ers continued their of 34-31. penalty that put the ball on the 49er you wouldn’t have guessed that what makes this game so inter- offensive success on their next 4. After a 3 yard run by Ray Rice, they were the team picked to lose. esting. Soon after Jacoby Jones’ drive to keep the comeback a pos- Flacco passed the ball to Dennis The famous Ravens’ defense lived return the stadium lost power and sibility. All it took was a 32 yard Pitta to increase the Ravens score up to their name on the first drive it took about a half hour for it to pass to Randy Moss, a 21 yard run to 14-3. and stopped quarterback Colin come back on and resume play of by Frank Gore, and a 15 yard run Ed Reed continued his Kaepernick and the 49ers offense the game. by Kaepernick for a touchdown playoff dominance with an inter- for a 3rd and out. The Ravens This power outage to make the score 31-29. The ception on Kaepernicks first throw offense led by quarterback Joe seemed to spark the 49ers defense 49ers then failed to convert on the of this drive to put the Ravens at Flacco followed up that stellar because they were able to stop the 2-point conversation and had to the 49er 38. Although the Ravens stop by the defense with a 46 yard Ravens spectacular offense in 4 kick the ball back too the Ravens. weren’t able to come up with any drive capped off with a 13 yard plays. Then the offense came into This, essentially, was points after failing to convert a touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin play to attempt a comeback. Kae- the drive that killed the 49ers 4th and 9 at the San Francisco 14. to put the Ravens up 7-0. pernick scrambled for 15 yards, comeback. The Ravens were able Another defensive stand gave the The 49ers offense was tossed an 18 yard pass to the tight- to wipe off 5:32 off the clock and Ravens another chance to score then able to drive down to a First end Vernon Davis, and then a 31 get a field goal that put them up before the end of the half with and Goal at the Ravens 8 yard-line yard TD pass to Michael Crabtree 34-29 and left the 49ers with 4:19 them getting the ball back with but a run for no gain, an incom- to bring the score too 28-13. to hopefully get a touchdown and 2:07 left. plete pass, and a 10-yard sack by The 49er defense came win the game. It didn’t take much for Paul Kruger forced a field goal through again causing a 3rd and Sadly for San Francisco, Legendary linebacker Ray Lewis holds the Ravens to get a 21-3 lead. by David Akers which would out and then a 32-yard punt return that is not what happened. This the Lombardi Trophy that he played a After two incomplete passes finish off the scoring for the 1st by Ted Ginn Jr. to the Ravens 20. epic attempt of a comeback came vital role in winning. Photo by nfl.com.