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Class of 2020 Index Editorial Page Covid-19: How are You Spending Your Time, p.3 Letter from the Editor: Ads for a cause, p.3 The Hawk Eye Editors-in-Chief News Jake Feldman & Emily Zhang Valedictorian Profile, p.4 Incoming Editors-in-Chief Jake Feldman & Michael Khalfin Salutatorian Profile, p.4 Effectiveness of Facemasks, p.5 Managing Editors Michael De Angelis & Lauren Park New York’s Reopening, p.6 Incoming Managing Editors Murder Hornets, p.6 S Amanda Kang and Jesse Ray Sheps Super Tuesday, p.7 Layout Editor Benefits of Coffee, p.7 Atul Gera Drinkable Book, p.8 Incoming Layout Editors Isabella Chen and Elif Koch Tik Tok Dangers, p.8 News Editor Eshwin Varghese POB Community Incoming News Editors Community Support, p.9 Alison Chertoff & Fiona Wu Mental Health, p.9 Incoming Arts & Entertainment Editor Ap Testing, p.10 Jess Levy Pass/fail, p.10 Incoming Opinion Editor Christine Song Virtual College Tours, p.10 Incoming Sports Editor Battle of The classes, p.11 Seth Schlank

Deca States, p.11 Secretary POB on tour, p.12 Alison Chertoff Cycling Safety, p.12 Incoming Secretary Tarunika Sasikumar Treasurer & Advertisement Representative Sports and Entertainment Michael Khalfin parasite review, p.13 Incoming Treasurer p.14 Ellisa Lee Binge worthy recommendations, p.14 Incoming Advertisement Representative Fiona Wu Israel Team Baseball interview, p.15 Incoming Research Team Christine Song, Ellisa Lee, Tarunika Sasikumar, Senior Send Off Jess Levy Senior sendoff, p.16 College list, p.16 Faculty Advisors College list continued, p.16 Joseph Beck ye Michael Schumacher E awk H he

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By Jake Feldman During this challenging period, we can also search for ways to Editor-in-Chief volunteer to help others suffering. It could be through organizations or through calling those who are alone to ask if they need assistance, and Undoubtedly, many of us would be willing to relinquish almost then proceeding to fill that need. Clubs, such as student government, any materialistic possession to have the COVID-19 virus vanish DECA, and the HAWKEYE, have already taken this advice to heart, indefinitely; however, this does not appear to be a viable option. raising over a combined $10,000. Quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing, school closings, working As told by Mr. Murray, POBJFKHS principal, we realize that at home, zoom meetings, face masks; these words are now part of our “we are all in this together.” The more everyday vocabulary, and do not emotionally we unite, the better are seem to be going away anytime soon. our chances that the POB community There is a saying, “when life serves will overcome this pandemic and its you lemons, make lemonade.” In adverse effects. As a result, any self- other words, you try to make the best transcending decision we make for out of what fate has given you. Even the greater good of everyone becomes though we have all been presented more than just a nice deed. Now, such with megadoses of sour lemons, this Page 3 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· actions are potentially life-saving. It metaphor applies more than ever is integral for people to have sensible during these unprecedented times. purchasing, so that others also will This advice is not to minimize the have an adequate supply of basic herculean problems that we are all food and sanitary needs, which could facing, but instead to accentuate the be the difference, for some, between unprecedented opportunities. life or death. A decision to shop late With all the cancellations and at night when it is less crowded is closures, one thing that we all, surely, not only prudent, but it is potentially have more of is – time. There are no life-saving. Yes, we all now have the live sports to watch such as basketball, opportunity, indeed the obligation, to golf, tennis, hockey, baseball, for the be life-savers. We must embrace and foreseeable future. With POBJFKHS unite as POB STRONG. undertaking virtual lessons remotely, Source: Mr. Murray Furthermore, making amends is there definitely is even more free time, especially with the cancelling an endeavour we can employ. In light of the current climate of our nation, of after-school activities, such as sports, the school play, and driver’s whatever dispute we may have with someone, family or former friend, education. In fact, some of us may have too much free time on our becomes even more trivial. So, with time on our hands, why not utilize hands. What will we do with all this time? Will we view it as a curse, this opportunity to stretch out a “hand” in friendship. Being “locked or as a gift? How can we reverse this terrible situation; or as the saying up” at home, as a result of closures, can be quite difficult to endure; goes, how does one turn bitter lemons into lemonade? This COVID-19 however, this is a perfect opportunity to create emotional connectedness. intrusion, on our once-busy lives, does contain a plethora of potential for Community relationships, whether between friends, parents, teachers, great opportunities. or siblings – now have the time to flourish. Here are a few ideas. Moreover, the new found time makes possible the realization of We are accustomed to greetings, which were once considered to

projects or personal goals that were on hold, such as reading, writing, T be normal in our everyday lives- handshakes, embraces, and hugs; all of creating, and/or organizing. Though we may not be physically in class, he these activities are now suspended. We are in social distancing mode. we can still strengthen our body and our mind. H Why not transmute social distancing guidelines into societal concern, I hope that we will soon overcome this most serious assault on awk as a way to fill the vacuum created by this void? With new found time

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community will use the newly available time and opportunity to enhance ye not have as much communication as we would have liked. Telephone, our immediate and personal world. FaceTime and Zoom, all have become golden opportunities to strengthen interconnectedness. Advertisements for a Cause

By Jake Feldman & Emily Zhang all the proceeds went directly towards COVID-19 relief efforts. Any Editors-in-Chief donation, regardless of the amount, was greatly appreciated. We are Throughout the year, the Hawkeye Newspaper Club releases happy to report that the club raised over $5000 towards such a worthy quarterly issues and features advertisements available for purchase cause and included over 50 local business advertisements in this issue. by local businesses. In these struggling The money raised will help provide times, we offered more than 100 small relief by supporting quarantine shelters, businesses a free full-page advertisement, distributing food, connecting families, typically valued at $200. We encouraged and supplying health and mental health businesses, in return for this free full- services page advertisement, to pay it forward if We would like to thank all of those who they were in a position to do so. Many donated and sent in advertisements. In businesses in our community have been these times, the club finds it important directly impacted by the closures caused to support our community. We would by COVID-19, and we hope to support also like to thank our healthcare heroes them with our free advertisements in this that have been working tremendously issue. to combat COVID-19, you are truly an The Hawkeye Newspaper Club inspiration to us all. We are confident that organized a fundraiser in partnership we will come out of this stronger than with The Red Cross Foundation, where ever.

Source: Mr. Murray News Salil Kamath: Class of 2020 Valedictorian By Atul Gera efficient, but still able to have fun with his work and teach others. Salil Layout Editor is hard-working and has a true passion for software engineering and Salil Kamath’s high school career has been marked by excellence math.” in every field of study. Earning the title of valedictorian is just the Outside of school, Salil has focused on engaging the community cherry on top of an already exceptional academic career. Salil has time in the world of robotics and computer technology. Salil was actively and again mastered all of the classes and projects that came his way, involved in the FIRST Long Island Student Event Team as an assistant demonstrating his talent for learning. His success has been recognized lead scorekeeper for the FIRST Lego League and the FTC robotics locally through underclassman awards, and nationally through his AP competitions in Long Island. Furthermore, he has led Raspberry Scholar with Distinction and National Merit Pi workshops to teach students basic commendations. Salil scored within the 99th programming principles and lessons on the percentile of the National Spanish Exam internet of things. Not to mention, Salil has and won a gold medal three years in a row. even presented on the mobile application In addition to these accomplishments, Salil process to a large international audience at the has distinguished himself in mathematics. Maker Faire in Queens. His appetite for STEM Recently, he received the highest score on is a testament to his unyielding work ethic and the AMC 12 in POB, earning him a gold dedication to teaching the community. medal. Salil’s enthusiasm for math extends Although the title of valedictorian is quite into his extracurriculars as the Vice President special, Salil’s friends appreciate him for much more. Ryan describes Salil as “one of the most

of Mathletes, in which he has shared his knowledge with many younger students. He brilliant people I have had the pleasure to meet awk has even placed within the top 20 students at in high school. Salil has a unique and dry sense H the 2019 and 2020 Nassau Math Tournaments. of humor, that can unexpectedly break down a he conversation into laughter. He is unafraid to

T However, Salil’s greatest passion is for computer science and robotics. stand his ground in the face of disagreement “Robotics is so much more than just but open-minded enough to change his mind.” constructing a robot. It teaches students Cameron Robinson, another great friend of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem- Salil’s comments that “getting to know Salil solving skills to better prepare them for the has been a wonderful experience. I have demands of the 21st-century workforce. It worked with him in robotics for a while now encourages students to become a force for Source: POBJFK Yearbook and his ability to communicate his knowledge change in their communities,” explained Salil. Carrying these values makes every interaction a pleasure.” These dear to him, Salil has participated in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) qualities set Salil apart as a one-in-a-million type of student and will and the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) through POBots, which take him far in the future. quickly became his favorite extracurricular activity. As the head of Salil will be attending Georgia Tech in the fall as a computer programming for POBots, Salil contributed greatly to the team’s success science major, where his talents and hard work will bring him success. last year when they won the FRC Chairman’s Award. Ryan Norris, the The Class of 2020 and I congratulate Salil on his accomplishments and Vice President of Design and Manufacturing in POBots and a close wish him good luck in his future endeavors. friend of Salil, notes that “In robotics, he is extremely professional and Elizabeth Korn: Class of 2020 Salutatorian By Emily Zhang Award of Excellence winner. Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth is a member of both the National Art and Science Throughout her four years in high school, Elizabeth Korn has Honor Society, but she has gone above and beyond in her pursuit of both made it clear that she is a force to be reckoned with. Her academic subjects. Through both of these organizations, she has volunteered at the ye elementary school craft and paint days, while tutoring other high school E Page 4 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· record has been nothing short of stellar, deserving the title of the Class of 2020’s Salutatorian. She’s been named a finalist in the students in their science classes. But, she doesn’t stop there. Elizabeth National Merit Scholarship Program, along with two other students in has been nominated for an Underclassmen Award in an abundant number this year’s graduating class. In the 2020 National Merit Program 1.5 of subjects. She has won the award for Honors Living Environment, million students entered, and Elizabeth is among English 9 Honors, Honors Chemistry, Spanish 3H, AP Biology, AP the 15,000 top scoring students. Elizabeth also Statistics, AP Language and Composition, and shows exemplary work in our school’s Research Drawing and Painting 1, 2, and 3. Program. She has presented at the Long Island Although her academic achievements Science and Engineering Fair, participated in the have not always been the easiest to accomplish, Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision Competition, and Elizabeth has always found it in herself to keep was a finalist for the Paradigm Challenge. She pushing forward. “I’m motivated by my desire also attended the highly regarded Garcia Summer to constantly improve and to eventually be able Research Program at Stony Brook University. to work in medicine or general research to help Although Elizabeth has a strong devotion for people,” she notes. Her yearbook quote would be, research and science, it’s abundantly clear that she “You think I won’t get my wishes, you’ve never has a passion for the arts. known somebody this ambitious,” from 13: The “My favorite activity is to draw and paint, Musical. I can think of nothing more fitting to both in and out of school,” Elizabeth explained. reflect Elizabeth’s character. In the many years This year, Elizabeth was presented with the Long I’ve known Elizabeth, I’ve always been unable Island Scholar Artist Award by the Long Island to express the amount of intellect and aptitude Arts Alliance and Newsday. She was one of only she possesses. In all subjects, from Chemistry twenty students island wide to have achieved this Honors to AP Literature and Composition, milestone. The award was won in the Visual Arts Source: POBJFK Yearbook she proves time and time again that there is no category for her photo-realistic colored-pencil challenge too great for her to handle. She’s made drawings. Elizabeth has taken the full range of art classes the district it clear that she’s aiming for the top, and nothing is going to hold her has to offer, from Accelerated Studio Art in the 8th grade to AP Studio back. Art: 2D Design in her senior year. Elizabeth’s artwork has been chosen Elizabeth will be attending the prestigious Cornell University for many prestigious Art shows and exhibitions. She’s been featured in next year as a biological sciences major, where her academic prowess LIATA Nassau County “Art in Heart” Art Exhibition, the 16th Annual and talent in everything she does will surely lead her to success. The LIU 12x12 High School Art Exhibition, and the Huntington Arts Council Class of 2020 and I congratulate Elizabeth on her accomplishments and High Arts Showcase XV Exhibition where she was recognized as an we wish her the best in future endeavors. News The Effectiveness of Cloth Face Masks perfect. However, there have been many tips and comments made by By Christine Song scientists and professors to improve the design of the mask, in an attempt Staff Reporter to increase its reliability. Coffee filters, paper towels, and nylon stockings With the circumstances our world has been experiencing for have all been recommended for the incorporation in the layering months, the effectiveness of face masks is under question. There are of the masks. Loretta Fernandez, an assistant professor of civil and multiple types of masks, however, the variety that most people can get environmental engineering at Northeastern University, was one of the ahold of during this pandemic are cloth face masks. Currently, the primary scientists who conducted the research, testing the performance of a mask use for masks is to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a virus transmitted with stockings over it. During the experiment, the scientist measured the through the respiratory droplets or airborne virus particles produced by an amount of particles found after the filtration of non-hazardous particles, infected individual. President , and many of his advisors, whose size is similar to those which the virus attaches itself to. The have publicly shown their opinion on face masks, by forgoing the health results of the trials indicated a higher performance level of the homemade precaution entirely. A surgeon general posted on Twitter asking the masks, since it blocked out many of the particles found. Furthermore, it public to stop buying masks, as “they are not effective”. While the CDC showed that the added layer of the nylon stockings functioned similarly and many health organizations encourage the use of even a simple fabric to the seal of an N-95 respirator, mainly because it “reduced how much face mask, many people still go outside without any kind of protection air [leaked] around loose edges,” as explained by Fernandez. Tests done on their face. So the debate goes on: are cloth masks truly necessary to by Smart Air Filters have also displayed the higher filtration level of Page 5 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· halt the spread of the virus, or are they merely a useless symbol used to HVAC filters and vacuum cleaner bags. With these household air filters, pacify public unrest? however, one must be careful since they may contain fiberglass [this Cloth masks are recommended by the CDC to keep the public risk of material itself can damage the lungs]. Even without extensive research, infection at a lower rate, while leaving the more effective masks, such people can generally tell which type of fabric has the better ability to as surgical masks and N-95 respirators, for health care providers. These filter. If an individual holds the fabric up to the light and can see light masks are reusable and can also be made at home with common materials. through the fabric, it typically means the material doesn’t perform as Many online tutorials well as one which does have shown masks not allow light to pass being made out of through. bandanas, pillow cases, Although the design and T-shirts. According of the mask is important, to BBC, the Sars- one should also take CoV-2 virus “hijacks note of the different their cells” as the virus properties and the fit particles themselves of the mask to enhance “become suspended in its effectiveness, while the bodily fluids in our making it safe for the lungs, mouth and nose”. user. If the material An infected individual used makes it difficult who coughs or sneezes to breathe in, find can release showers of another solution, as it aerosols [tiny droplets] is harmful to utilize as T

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National Institutes of in regards to their ability awk Health conducted a test to block aerosols from done with laser imaging entering, however the E ye to illustrate how far spit low breathability made it could travel even when a less desirable solution. speaking. Despite the The mask should also fact that the droplets be fit properly, secured, emitted are virtually and made up of layers invisible to the naked of fabric. Even one eye, spit can travel six of the most effective to seven feet when one masks, the N-95, needs talks, as explained by to be fit accordingly so Lydia Bourouiba, a contaminated air does MIT professor. This not leak into the face experiment also showed covering. that covering the Source: Atul Gera While there are people individual’s mouth with a piece of cloth greatly reduced the amount of in the world who do not believe that masks will help slow the curve, it droplets being ejected into the air. Wearing cloth masks are especially is always best to wear it to respect the health of those that might be important in places such as grocery stores, where social distancing around you. Even if you feel that you are healthy, please remember that is difficult to do. Although many wear masks to protect themselves you may be compromising the safety of those around you by neglecting from the virus, it is crucial to remember that cloth face coverings can your own personal duty. Having a mask to act as a boundary between the additionally prevent the rapid escalation of the virus by asymptomatic air everyone breathes and an individual’s mouth can decrease chances carriers. Because not every individual who has the novel coronavirus of those who are unknowingly transmitting COVID-19 to others. shows obvious symptoms, wearing a mask regardless of your outward Remember, masks are not perfect. Interacting with others during this appearance can flatten the curve by slowing down the spread ofthe time with a mask on does not mean you will be 100% safe from the disease. coronavirus. However, no matter what you decide is best for you, having While homemade cloth masks are helpful in preventing those carrying any kind of covering will help decrease the time the world needs to stay the virus from transmitting it to others, are these also useful for protecting under quarantine. the uninfected? The answer is complicated, however researchers agree on one thing: although the filtration done by these cloth masks as the virus leaves the body is effective, blocking the virus that’s entering isn’t News New York’s Reopening

By Fiona Wu the following places to reopen: wholesale supply chain businesses, Staff Reporter agriculture and businesses, many retailers for curbside pickup, in- As the state with the most reported cases of COVID-19 in store pickup, or drop off, construction, drive-in movie theaters, and low- America, the thought of reopening seems far in the future. However, as risk recreational activities. Long Island beaches have also been opened of May 27, nine of the ten regions in New York are beginning to undergo with reduced capacity and social distancing requirements. Currently, all the reopening process—New York City is the only region that has yet to regions of New York are in this phase and Phase 2 isn’t expected for any meet the requirements necessary for reopening. The requirements that region until May 30, at the earliest. Phase 2, 3, and 4 and their conditions the city still lacks, as of May 27, is a hospital-bed vacancy rate of at least are shown in the image below. To add more good news: in addition to the 30 percent (New York City is at 28 percent) and 30 tracers per 100,000 reopening of places, Cuomo recently announced that social gatherings residents. Though it’s not are allowed in groups of clear when the city will ten people or less. be reopening, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Cuomo both predict a mid-June reopening. There are four vital phases the state must undergo to ye

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Source: WSTM The Arrival of ‘Murder Hornets’ By Isabella Chen Asian giant hornets live in colonies much like bees, with a queen Staff Reporter and workers. These workers have two main strategies to hunt bees. Oftentimes, a single hornet captures and kills a single bee, and then takes The arrival of Asian giant hornets in the , nicknamed it back to their nest where it is fed to larvae. Instead of concentrating on “murder hornets”, has struck fear into the hearts of many. These insects one colony, the hornets take bees from multiple. The second method is have terrorized honeybee colonies in Asia and have now made their much more well known, and requires a coordinated attack group of 10 way to Washington state. The Asian giant hornets are the world’s largest to 20 hornets. Even a small group of these insects are able to slaughter hornet, typically measuring two inches in length with a wingspan of all the worker bees in a colony. three inches. They are native Using their large mandibles, the to East Asia and in Japan, are hornets decapitate all the worker responsible for an average of bees. Afterwards, the hornets 30 to 50 deaths per year. More collect the bee larvae and pupae specifically, in 2013, they were Page 6 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· to feed to their young. the cause of 42 deaths in this In order to stop the country as well as an additional spread of these hornets, actions 1,675 in China. The hornet’s need to be taken before the venom is not as toxic as a insects become too widespread. honeybee’s but they are able Researchers will be able to set to deliver a much larger dose up traps in the summer, when more than once. It is said that new colonies emerge. Lures the hornet’s sting is especially will be used to attract queens. painful, with some comparing Radio-transmitting collars or a the feeling to being stabbed by Source: National Geographic small streamer can be attached to the insect in order a red-hot needle. The venom is capable of causing to lead researchers back to their nests, which are underground, so they kidney failure, anaphylactic shock, and heart attacks, even to those who can be destroyed. Using heat sensitive technology is a possible method are not allergic. for finding hornet hives, as the nest of hornets can reach up to 86. Two hornets were discovered in Blaine, Washington late last year. Despite how dangerous these hornets seem, too much concern They most likely entered the country by stowing away on shipping has been raised over only two confirmed sightings. The name “murder containers. Many have begun to fear for their own safety, but the hornets hornet” furthur perpetuates the fear among the public of these insects. If pose a greater threat to bees. Beekeepers are worried that this invasive anything, hornets are more of a threat to bee populations and beekeepers species could destroy their hives. The hornets feed on a variety of insects, than to people. There have been numerous false claims of Asian giant including beetles, wasps, hornworms, mantids, and bees. Japanese hornet sightings, but they are often confused with European hornets, honeybees, however, have evolved to develop defense mechanisms. who are a less dangerous and aggressive relative. This invasive species, They are able to swarm the hornets and beat their wings quickly, which if dealt with correctly and quickly, will not pose any danger to people or allows them to raise the temperature to a point that the hornets cannot honeybees. withstand. Unfortunately, European honeybees are the most common commercial species of bees in the U.S. and their sting has no effect on the hornets. News Super Tuesday and Its Impact on the 2020 Elections By Jesse Ray Sheps quite an impressive comeback for Biden, reshaping the presidential Staff Reporter contest. However, the race is far from over for these two Democrats and there is much more campaigning ahead for both of them. Super Tuesday After over a year of campaigning, Democratic candidates braced showed that the Sanders campaign needed to go back and seriously themselves for what is commonly known as “Super Tuesday”. Super regroup. Most importantly, Sanders was unable to win many of the key Tuesday is the biggest day of the Democratic campaign, with the most areas he carried over in 2016. amount of primary delegates being awarded to the victor. With 14 states As the two candidates battle forward, there will be large voting on Super Tuesday for the Democratic representative meant to take distinctions drawn between their policies including trade deals, on President Trump in November, there were 1,357 critically important immigration, and the American health care system. Looking ahead, delegates up for grabs, including in two of the largest states: California looks particularly strong in important states, such as Florida, and . where Senator Sanders has alienated many Cuban voters for his perceived After the early weeks of primary voting coming into Super support of Fidel Castro. Tuesday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed “Democratic POBJFK students have some interesting thoughts on the Socialist,” was polling ahead of the pack. However, as a result of challenge facing these candidates. questions involving his “electability” For instance, 9th grader Jordan against Donald Trump, and as to whether Page 7 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· Goldklang believes that Bernie America was ready for such a progressive Sanders will still ultimately prevail agenda, Senator Sanders’ primary successes over Joe Biden. Jordan stated that, started to concern some more moderate “Bernie Sanders will win because Democrats. In order to help the chances he has the vote from young people, of former Vice President Joe Biden build while Joe Biden is unable to get some momentum, some of the other, more those votes.” Another 9th grader, moderate candidates, such as Mayor Pete Zack Bookspan, believes that Joe Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar, Biden will eventually win over dropped out of the race and threw their Bernie Sanders. Zack stated that, support behind him. The real remaining “Biden has an advantage over question going into Super Tuesday was Bernie Sanders because he is going whether the presence of billionaire Mayor to attract more moderate voters”. He Michael Bloomberg, who had spent over also believes that many of his voters $500 million of his own money into his are those “who like him from when campaign, would withdraw some of the support of Source: Business Insider he was the Vice President for President Obama.” moderate voters from the former Vice President. As the days grew near, Both Biden and Sanders now have to work even harder to win all eyes focused on former President Barack Obama, still very popular over voters that have not supported either of them previously. Sanders with Democratic voters, to see if he would endorse one of the candidates seeks to expand his support among a larger number of young, progressive to help spark one of the campaigns. Nothing was eventually heard from voters. Biden will have to concentrate not only on building the support President Obama and voters in those key states were left on their own to of voters who may question his physical and mental capacity to fight decide who would be the probable challenger of President Trump. in the long run, but also on fundraising to keep pace with Sanders. In The results of that day clarified that the Democrats have a two- the end, after this potentially bloody battle that runs all the way to the man contest going forward between Mr. Biden and Senator Sanders. Mr. T Democratic National Convention, the winner has to immediately engage he Biden had a dominant day overall and was declared victorious, drawing in a challenging rumble in November against President Trump. No H large support from Southern States such as North Carolina, Virginia, and matter whether you love or hate President Trump, no one can argue awk Arkansas. 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candidate due to his unorthodox style and because he enjoys a strong ye his campaign after only winning in American Samoa. Senator Sanders economy. We will see what, if any, impact the now growing coronavirus won the big prize of the day, California, which has the largest number has on all of the campaigns, as this column predicts this is a possible of candidates, his home state of Vermont, Colorado, and Utah. Overall, wild card facing all politicians moving ahead. Biden won more delegates than Sanders that day which was a bit of a surprise no one could have predicted a few days earlier since Biden’s campaign had been stalled for some time. Super Tuesday was considered by most political pundits to be The Benefits of Caffeine By Amanda Kang Staff Reporter

It’s no secret that many people rely on caffeine to get their day started, whether it be from coffee, tea, soft drinks, etc. In fact, according to Kuakini Medical Center, about 90% of Americans consume caffeine on a daily basis, yet there remains a largely negative connotation surrounding this stimulant. Many argue that caffeine causes insomnia as well as cardiovascular disease and while these are potential risks of consuming caffeine, they lie on the extreme end of the spectrum and only occur when caffeine is consumed in excess. Caffeine is actually an antioxidant and consuming the appropriate amount of caffeine each day (ranging from 100-300 mg) may actually bring immense health benefits. Caffeine has been shown to: • Boost the production of noradrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin (aka “happy” neurotransmitters) in the brain • Correlate with improved long term memory Source: LiveWell • Contribute to increased alertness by promoting the work of norepinephrine • Improve athletic performance News Drinkable Book Saves Many Lives By Elif Koch companies are opting for creating various water filtration technologies Staff Reporter that are easy to use and easily accessible. One of these technologies includes the “The Drinkable Book” which is owned by the company, Water is something that we take for granted and it is a very Water is Life. When you first hear the term “Drinkable Book” it sounds important necessity in our lives. Although today’s water purification very odd but this book is not only very effective at reducing the amount technologies provide many people with safe and drinkable water, water of contaminants in the water, it is also very easy to use. Each page in the contamination continues to have a lasting book is made from a special paper that contains a mix impact on many nations. Water pollution has of silver and copper nanoparticles. In order to purify many sources including agricultural areas, the contaminated water, simply tear out a page from cities, industrial processes, and many more. the book and pour the water through it. The water About 80% of the world’s wastewaters are that comes out as a result of this process is safe and dumped into surface water. Not only could drinkable. This process manages to kill about 99.9% this impact the organisms that live in those of the bacteria and a single book can supply up to areas, but it could also pose a human health about four years worth of clean water, saving millions risk if people start to drink the contaminated of lives. water. Unfortunately, about 35% of the world’s In addition to the Drinkable Book, one other population lacks access to clean water which technology created by the same company is the Clean means that thousands of people can get sick or Sip Straw Filter. The clean sip straw filter has micro ye even die from drinking polluted water.

E filters and active carbon which removes heavy metals Source: WATERisLIFE Though there are various solutions to and bacteria from the water. Overall, water is a very awk purify our drinking water, the more useful method important part of our lives and although some people do H would be to eliminate the main source of water pollution. However, this not have access to clean water, many solutions are actively being created he would take a lot of time, effort, and planning. Plus the pollutants that we T to solve the issue of water contamination. already emitted into ecosystems are likely to have a continuing impact on human health, , and the enviornment. So in order to solve these issues involving water pollution in many developing nations, some The Dark Side of TikTok By Isabella Chen, Elif Koch, Christine Song Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). To show the company acknowledged Staff Reporters this accusation, the operators of Tiktok were prompted to pay $5.7 million to settle the allegations. TikTok is a video-sharing, social media app that is taking the TikTok had recently caught the attention of the CFIUS world by storm, especially during these difficult times. It is owned by (Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States), who questioned ByteDance, a Beijing-based company founded by Zhang Yiming. On the reliability of TikTok. TikTok allegedly censored topics such as the November 9, 2017, they bought Musical.ly, a popular lip-syncing app, Tiananmen Square incident, Hong Kong protests, criticism toward and transformed it into TikTok. Ever since TikTok’s launch in 2017, China’s policies, terrorism, and other sensitive political subjects. One this rapidly growing platform has amassed hundreds of millions of such incident was when a viral video was taken down where Feroza Aziz, users and is continuing to grow. During this quarantine, the app has a 17-year-old girl, explained the horrifying situation of Uighur Muslims been able to reach two billion all-time downloads. TikTok has been living in China’s detention camps. In response to this, ByteDance stated downloaded the most in India, China, USA, and Turkey. Although, there that the suspension of her account was “due to a human moderation has been suspicion that censorship is occurring on TikTok and some U.S error” and has continued to deny censorship of any videos on the app. lawmakers are starting to question if this app is posing a threat to the In an effort to solve this issue, they plan to open a transparency center nation’s security. in TikTok’s LA office, that will allow TikTok allows users to film a experts to observe the app’s moderation short video up to 60 seconds and upload

Page 8 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· practices. This will be an attempt to the post for anyone to see. These short address the concerns over censorship. clips may include stunts, comedic skits, On top of the minor security dances, lip-syncing and more. Famous issues circulating personal information, TikTok users who dominate the app U.S lawmakers are now preoccupied are Charli D’Amelio, Addison Rae, with the concern that Tik Tok poses Dixie D’Amelio and Chase Hudson. a threat to national security. The These young adults have become CFIUS has launched an ongoing overnight sensations, gaining over 10 investigation to research whether the million followers on the app. TikTok Chinese government had access to has attracted the attention of millions user information since some people are of teenagers who generally fit in the concerned that the data and information age groups of middle and high school from users could end up in the wrong Source: Isabella Chen, Elif Koch, Christine Song students. In a poll conducted with hands. Tiktok uses facial recognition a sample of 30 POBJFKHS freshmen, it was found that 66.7% have for its camera filters, which could be unsettling for some people. downloaded TikTok. Typically, students use the app five times a week, Although Tik Tok assures users they do not sell personal information to spending 109 minutes (1.8 hours) each time. Of the students that use the third parties, the app does share that data with their business partners. app, 20% post videos. Three out of five people who post videos have Because of these suspicions, many U.S military officers, government public accounts. officials and TSA employees are banned from downloading the app in Although Tiktok permits only those who are older than 13, the order to protect the security of the U.S. government. app has attracted many underage users. To reduce the number of young While it is important to keep TikTok’s flaws in mind, do not let users, artificial intelligence has been used to detect the age of users from them stop you from enjoying this app. TikTok has provided a welcome the videos that they post. From the data collected on Jiminy, a smartphone distraction during these unfortunate circumstances and it serves as a tracking app that is often used by parents, it is shown that 70% of platform for people to spread hope and joy. We can all find some solace 10-year-old girls in the U.S with a smartphone actively use Tik Tok. in knowing that the rest of the world is just a tap of our screen away, and While the app is age-appropriate for most users, those who are underage that we are far from being alone. are exposed to topics that are too mature. A legal complaint was later filed by the FTC, criticizing Tiktok for breaching the Children’s Online POB Community Our Community Offers Support By Alison Chertoff include collecting food and delivering to food pantries. Items needed for Secretary donation include nonperishable food items such as cereal, rice, canned fruit and vegetables, oatmeal and shelf milk. I have participated in this During these unprecedented times, many in our community program through the North Shore Synagogue. They host a food drive in have been struggling in their efforts to get food. Perhaps it is the senior the parking lot every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. citizen who now fears getting The JCC is also doing the virus when doing her “friendly phone calls” to weekly shopping or the person people that are feeling isolated. that now finds it financially Just speaking on the phone difficult to provide meals with someone can brighten on the table for their family. their day. It does not require Thankfully, community much time but this can make members and organizations a huge difference to someone. are offering free assistance in Long Island Cares is now many ways.

involved in a virtual food Page 9 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· This crisis has drive. This program gives empowered local students to you an opportunity to assist volunteer and help to make those in need and can be done a difference in the lives of without leaving your home. others. The Mid Island Y JCC The drive allows people to is offering a variety of ways shop for groceries and other for teens to get involved and Source: Fleet Appliance supplies on the Long Island help out those who are struggling. I spoke with Jordana Cares website. From there, the items are delivered to Long Luther, a JFK 2019 graduate. Jordana volunteers to shop and drop off Island Cares and given to those in need. Volunteers are also needed to groceries at the doorstep of seniors in the area. A shopping list is left in sort and deliver these items. the mailbox of the senior’s home along with cash. The volunteer picks If you are interested in participating in any of these both up, does the shopping and drops off the remaining change in the happenings contact the Mid Island JCC, Long Island Cares, or your mailbox. The best part for the senior is that there is no physical contact. place of worship. Volunteers may shop for one person or several at a time. It is up to you. As a community, we must look out for those who are “It’s such a great feeling to know I helped someone during this difficult struggling and vulnerable to this virus. There are so many different situation”, said Jordana. “I’m home from college and have not started opportunities to offer support. Hopefully, we will all get back to normalcy a summer job yet, so I have a lot of free time to help.” Other volunteer soon. I hope this article provided some ideas on how to get involved. options that the JCC and houses of worship in the area are offering How School Demands Impact One’s Mental Health By Brianna Rogers at the same time as mental disorders, but they haven’t done thorough

Staff Reporter research to connect the two. Caroline Miller, the editorial director of the T Child Mind Institute, did a study in 2017 on how social media affects he Most schools are blaming the mental illness epidemic on social H teenage mental disorders. Her survey spread over 1 million teenagers media, but in most cases students are also stressed over school. Is it really awk between grades 8-12. She concluded that girls who interact through social all social media’s fault, or are schools just not ready to take responsibility media do not show an increase in depressive symptoms in comparison to E

for their actions? ye those who interact face- to-face. Nearly one-third of teens in the U.S. develop a mental disorder Social media still creates feelings of loneliness and exclusion by the age of eighteen. Schools have been heavily blaming social media however there’s a difference between feeling left out and developing for this epidemic, but this isn’t necessarily true. Gabrielle Oliva, a JFK a mental disorder. School is putting a mental and physical strain on High School sophomore claims, “School’s definitely a lot of stress. It students. When asked if she noticed an increase in mental disorders can be hard to manage your work and schedule, especially if you’re in amongst her friends in school, Jenna honors or AP classes, you know? Like, Rabin, a JFK High School sophomore, there is so much pressure on us to be answered, “Oh yeah! Not only mental, successful in school, and that alone but physical too. All of my friends are is a lot of stress. Then you add three stressed out of their minds with all of long term assignments a week, four the work placed on them, expectations, tests, five plus hours of homework a and competition to be the best. They’re night, and all of the extracurriculars staying up all night and not eating people expect you to do, it’s a lot.” well. I know people whose hair is Students are advised from the second falling out from all the stress.” they enter high school that we need Instead of trying to maintain a to build our colleges resumes filling good reputation, schools should be it with outstanding grades, multiple Source: Nami working on getting students the help extracurricular activities, board positions, and they need. It doesn’t matter how smart a student competitively make ourselves stand out. Juggling all of the school work is if they’re depressed. It seems like schools are looking for an excuse as and then finding time to have a social life is extremely difficult for any to why mental disorders in students are increasing. At the end of the day, individual. social media is not something that a person is required to go on everyday. Magaret Shapiro, a well-known journalist for The Washington In stark contrast, school is mandated by the law. Post, conducted a survey of 1,018 teenagers between 13-17 years old. Her results were the following: 83% of teens said that school was “a somewhat or significant source of stress.” 27% reported “extreme stress” during the school year, although that number fell to 13% during summer. 10% felt that stress had a “negative impact on their grades.” 32% reported experiencing headaches, 21% reported upset stomach or indigestion and 23% had skipped a meal because of stress. Schools are quick to say social media user numbers are rising POB Community AP Testing By Jess Levy text to the College Board website or upload their responses as a PDF. If Staff Reporter students chose to handwrite their responses, they were required to take pictures of their work and upload photos. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many changes Many students had issues uploading their responses. Some in the ways people interact with their environments. Specifically, high students uploaded too late, but in other cases, the students were not school students have had to undergo major adjustments. Online learning, at fault. Because there were students all across the country taking and testing, and communicating from home have been big struggles for many uploading the same test at the same time, the College Board system high school students. One of the main concerns high school students became overloaded. Some students were unable to submit their completed have had is how they will take their Advanced Placement tests from responses because the system had too many people on it at once. The home. College Board made a statement that “less than 1%” of students were Advanced Placement tests, more often referred to as AP tests, unable to submit their responses, but are standardized tests administered by that seemingly small amount was still the College Board corporation. The over 10,000 individuals whose hard College Board is a “not-for-profit” work went to waste because of technical organization which says that their errors, and through no fault of their main goal is to expand access to higher own. education. Students that choose to take During the first round of AP an AP course and pass the final AP exam testing, the only alternative for students ye have an opportunity to receive college unable to submit their original tests E credit for that class. The AP tests vary was to retake the test in June. This may in format for each course but most AP awk seem like a reasonable alternative on tests are usually three hours long. The H paper, but in reality, it creates more tests usually cover information from all he Source: AP College Board stress and anxiety for students already T parts of a course in the form of multiple under so much pressure. During the second round of tests, the College choice questions, short answer questions, and essays. Because of the Board gave another alternative. If students had issues submitting their special circumstances this year, the format of the tests were changed and tests, they could email them to the College Board and still get graded on many students were not happy about it. their original test answers. The emailing method only applied to students This year, AP tests were administered online. Students were who had not already taken their tests. So, the thousands of kids that took required to log on to their tests a half hour before start time and fill out all the first round of tests and were unable to submit, were forced to study of their personal information. After the half hour was up, tests began. For again, stress again, and retake the test again. This is unfair to students the majority of tests (not including music or foreign language), students who have worked tirelessly the whole year. had 45 minutes to write either one essay or two free response questions It is completely understandable that adjustments had to be made with multiple part answers. At the end of the 45 minutes, students had during this time, however, it is not understandable that students have to five minutes to upload their responses. This is where the trouble starts. be punished for the College Board’s mistakes. If students typed their responses, they could either copy and paste their Pass/Fail Grading System By Brianna Rogers quarter, you start with 100 points. Each F you receive will lower your Staff Reporter score. If you receive all P’s, then you would have a 100 average. How the teacher chooses to grade your work is up to them. Some This year our school faced an unfortunate predicament: we were teachers are giving out passes and fails based on effort, whereas others forced to self-isolate and resort to online learning. The problem with are doing it based on the number grade you would have received if this situation is that our school, along with many others throughout the you were in school. For example, if you were to do a Castle Learning country, has never done this before. It took a lot of time and dedication assignment and you received a 58%, a teacher who is grading based on from both the faculty and the student body, but eventually, everyone got effort would probably give you a P while a teacher who does it based on into the habit of learning through a computer screen. However, there number grades would give you an F since it is lower than a 65%. is still one question that remains: how will the school be grading our Although the school has decided to mark this quarter’s grades Page 10 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· online schoolwork? On Monday, May 4th, the school board came to an as pass/fail, you will still receive a numerical grade at the end of the agreement. It was decided that all grades would count as either a pass quarter. While each grade may be pass/fail, this is not an excuse to slack or fail. This meant that if you do the assignment you were given and off. So make sure you are doing the work you are assigned and putting you do it well, you would receive a P, meaning you passed. However, if in the right amount of effort. Remember, this system will end up helping you either chose to neglect the work all together, or your work was not you in the long run. deemed satisfactory, you would receive an F, (a fail). At the end of the Virtual College Tours By Tarunika Sasikumar One feature that is commonly found in many tours is an inter- Staff Reporter active map. The map provides links that can be clicked on to trans- port the student to different locations on the college campus. An- Planning on attending a college tour sometime in the next few other aspect is a video recorded tour. This feature allows students to months? Was it cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak? If so, fear not! pursue a step-by-step tour with narration and other special effects. The recent pandemic has prompted colleges While people learn better when there is a vi- and universities to shift towards technology in sual component present, this understanding of order to make up for these cancellations. This knowledge is heightened with added audio. newly developed technological advancement is Here is a list of a few colleges that known as a “virtual college tour.” By utilizing provide virtual tours: Boston Univer- virtual reality, colleges and universities have sity, Brown University, University of created a 360 degree video which prospective California, Los Angeles, Cornell Uni- students can view and “tour” with from the versity, Tulane University, University of Con- comfort of their homes. By giving the students necticut, Ohio State University, and many more! interactive control, they can view every square inch of the panoramic photo. Carolyn Miao, a POBJFK senior, states, “I loved using virtual Source: University of Arkansas college tours because I [could] take as long as I [wanted] and go at my own pace. In addition, you didn’t have to socially interact with anyone and I know that this is a huge problem for some kids.” POB Community Battle of the Classes: Wins and Losses By Atul Gera school and succeeded in raising spirit, interest, and support for the Battle Layout Editor of the Classes. The other grades didn’t even come close to matching the decorations of the Seniors. For example, the Freshmen Hulk decorations The first week of March is that time of year when all four grades were below par and did not appeal to the student body, thus taking away at POBJFK HS put their game faces on and compete head-to-head in a from the purpose of the whole event. But the biggest flaw in the event series of challenges. Battle of the Classes was revamped this year during was the timing. A fire marshall was scheduled to inspect the school the week of March 2 with events every day of the week leading up to the the Friday of Battle week so all accessories had to be taken down on main showdown on Friday. On Monday, each grade flooded the hallways Wednesday. Two days is not enough time to hype up Battle, and as the with extravagant decorations to rev up the school spirit. On Tuesday, the President of the Senior Class, I can say for sure that it was disappointing grades brought their best artists to see our hard work get torn to compete in Pictionary. On down so quickly. Wednesday, Battle of the Brains put everyone’s trivia up to the Loss: Participation test. Thursday’s scavenger In recent years, hunt led each grade to hunt participation in Battle has down every last item, except dwindled. One of the main Page 11 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· for Mr. Herman’s tie because goals of Battle is to help each he made the wise decision of grade raise money through not wearing a tie at all that selling custom shirts meant to day. Finally, on Friday, each be worn on Friday. This year, grade gathered in the gym to the Seniors sold 56, the Juniors face off in a variety of athletic sold 42, the Sophomores sold events from the traditional Tug 24, and the Freshmen sold of War to a human version of 29. These numbers are not Hungry Hungry Hippos. Battle good whatsoever. Although was tons of fun, however, there every grade tried their best to weren’t too many winners. advertise shirts and sell as many Source: Sophie Goodman as possible, it wasn’t enough to Win: Juniors attract more students. So what should be The Incredible Juniors (Class of done? For starters, hallway decorations 2021) took first place on all the events have a lot of potentials, therefore in the from Tuesday to Thursday giving them future, it would be much better to make an insurmountable lead heading into the this contest earlier while grades are still final day. Led by President Joey Cline, selling Battle shirts. The extra publicity the juniors always had tons of spirit at of Battle will definitely help increase each game which definitely gave them an shirt sales and consequently participation advantage. On Friday’s main event, the in the event as a whole. Another option is Juniors had a great turnout and started off to change the order of Battle. The games really strong by winning the basketball leading up to Friday are not athletic and shooting contest against the Seniors. At therefore less tiring than the list of sports T the end of it all, the Juniors received a all played on the final day. Switching this he well-deserved victory in Battle of the order might help Friday be less exhausting H

Classes and hopefully, they can keep Source: Sophie Goodman especially since it is three hours long. awk their title next year. Congrats to them! All things considered, Battle is a great school-wide event that E ye Win/Loss: Decorations deserves to be improved in the future, and as a school, we have the The highlight of Battle week, for the most part, was the decorations responsibility to restore the missing value and spirit. in the hallways. The Seniors (Class of 2020) illuminated the social studies hallway with genies, lamps, and posters related to their theme of Aladdin. The most eye-catching element of all was the 390+ mini genies and lamps, one with every senior’s name, that covered the hallway from top to bottom. The social studies hallway was well-received by the DECA States Competition By Fiona Wu and Tarunika Sasikumar She also expressed that watching the presentations of peers and being able Staff Reporters to bond with them was a huge plus for her. Another student, Avani Patel, exclaimed that her favorite part of the competition was the different events Late February, the POBJFK DECA chapter sent approximately that had been hosted, for instance the Lip Sync Battle. She also believed 150 motivated and hard-working business students to DECA States. that the competition was extremely beneficial for her as it “taught her a lot DECA is an international organization of highschool and college and was a good experience to have, since most people have never done a students that prepares them for careers competition with this many people.” in marketing, entrepreneurship, Finally, sophomore Amanda Fong, finance, and other business fields. This stated that her favorite part of the year our students joined thousands of competition was being able to make other students from across the state, memories with her friends. She then with hopes of advancing to the national says that, “They—DECA—made competition ICDC (International everything so exciting and I would Career Development Convention) love to be able to do this again!” in Nashville. The 2020 NYS DECA Congratulations to all participants competition took place in Rochester, and our 40 winners and a huge NY. thank you for all the chaperones and Everyone who attended the advisors who helped make the event competition found it to be a positive run smoothly and successfully! experience. Sharan Grover, a junior who Source: POBJFKHS DECA Twitter attended the competition stated that her favorite part was “meeting other people who shared the same interests in business.” POB Community POBJFK Goes on Tour By Alison Chertoff added, “The basketball game was a fun time to relax and hang out with Secretary friends after a long day of hearing information and traveling from school to school”. This past January, POBJFK provided the sophomores and juniors I had the privilege of talking to Mr. Miller, the advisor of the an opportunity to visit a variety of colleges. This is the sixth year our college tour program and a guidance counselor at our school. He was school has offered students this unique college tour experience. Students one of five adults that went with the students on the trip. Because the trip who would like to participate, were required to enter their names in a occurred during a normal school week, Mr. Miller said that he notifies lottery. The lottery is held teachers to be lenient with because most of the colleges assignments and allow students visited do not allow more time to make up any work. He than fifty students to come asks them to be understanding along on the tour. Due to this of the student’s time away from general trend, the maximum school. Mr. Miller also shared his number of students allowed thoughts about how the trip was a to attend is fifty. great time for students to become The three-day exposed to the college world and trip included a visit to experience things they had never ye the following schools: experienced before. The advisor E University of Maryland, continued by adding, “I want to awk Towson, Goucher, Rider expose students to the college

H University, George process and their options”. he Washington University, When I asked him how colleges T Delaware, and American were selected, he said, “We look University. On each tour, for a diversity of options. City the students became aware schools, big schools and all the Source: POB Guidance of the admissions processes different programs each school and atmospheres of the schools. A variety of different buildings were has to offer”. visited during these trips. Students were encouraged to ask questions The main concern of students interested in the program was about during the tour while social activities were planned for the evenings. The missing school. However, the experience gained outside the classroom first night, students spent time at Dave and Busters before heading back was beneficial for many students. Although I did not attend, I believe to the hotel. On the second night the students attended a basketball game that the college tour our school offers is something I will participate in at the University of Maryland. This exposed students to the college life next year. It appears to be a great opportunity for students to experience and activities at this school. I spoke with sophomore Tarunika Sasikumar, a college campus and social activities while still in high school. The an individual who attended the trip. She commented by saying, “This more informed students become, the more it will allow them to make trip really opened my eyes and allowed me to understand how colleges better college choices in the future. at times can be completely different from each other”. Tarunika also Spring is Coming! — Cycling Safety By Michael Khalfin should be enjoying your teenage years. High school is probably the most Treasurer & Advertisement Representative fun you will ever have in your life, except maybe during college. If you are going to suffer a bad fall (it happens!) or get in an accident, you want The sun is coming out. You don’t have to wear a trillion gazillion to be protected. Think about that next time, before you leave the house layers anymore. The flowers are blooming and the mosquitoes are with your hair soaring in the wind. coming out of hibernation (this year we are actually going to have a There is other safety equipment that you should utilize in addition lot more mosquitoes because the eggs didn’t die due to lack of freezing to helmets. Reflectors on the back or front of the bicycle increase visibility weather). And if you are anything like me, you are dusting off your bike for drivers. Bright-colored (orange, yellow, red, etc.) synthetic shirts Page 12 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· and pumping up the wheels for a ride… or a dozen rides.. or perhaps one can minimize risk of an accident. If you are going to be riding around hundred of them. There is nothing that I love more than cycling in the during the nighttime, which is not advisable to begin with, use white headlights and red tail lights (I’m only a little bit of a hypocrite — I’m warm breeze, whether it is around the neighborhood with friends, or to guilty of cycling during the dark Tobay Beach and back, and then to observe sunrises and sunsets, Tobay beach and back again (88 but I always come prepared with miles!). lights and reflectors). But cycling is all fun Next, if you are going to and games until there is an be riding alongside traffic, do accident. In 2010, a total of 618 it properly. Bike on the road cyclists were killed. Since then, in the same direction as traffic. the number of casualties has Even though they lack a motor, gotten worse year after year. The bicycles are considered road National Highway Traffic Safety vehicles just like cars. Make Administration released an sure to keep to the shoulder of annual report in 2018 indicating the road, and always obey traffic that 857 cyclists were killed, signs. If possible, map out your nearly a 37 percent increase route before you leave the house. from 2010. Try to use marked bike paths or Peter Flax, from the lanes whenever possible: seek Bicycling Magazine, has several Source: Biria out the safest route before you theories about what has caused this spark in incidents. Bigger vehicles, leave the house. Keep out of trouble! “texting and driving”, and state ignorance are all cited as possible If this sounds borrrrrring, then maybe you would like to reasons. These are all factors that are out of our control. That being said, reevaluate your credibility as a cyclist. Good cyclists are self-aware and there are a number of ways that we can be safer on the streets. safe. That’s how they remain good cyclists and avoid the hospital. Be Rule number one: Wear a helmet! Nobody wants a concussion safe. Compromising your safety is not worth it. — at this age, you need your full cognitive abilities in order to deal with schoolwork. Also the last thing you want is a concussion when you Sports/Entertainment

Parasite - A Movie Review By Jesse Ray Sheps luxury themselves. Staff Reporter When the Park family decides to go on a family camping vacation, all members of the Kim family sneak into the house to enjoy All great movies share the integral element of extraordinary an evening of luxury and solitude. As the Kim family finally lives the storytelling. Parasite, this year’s winner of the Academy Award for Best “good life” and get to enjoy the lavish palace to themselves, we finally Picture, maintains that tradition of a story told by an innovative new voice see them having a moment of tranquility. That relaxing moment ends from across the world. Writer-director Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar winning very quickly, however, as suddenly the doorbell rings. This bell rings out South Korean social drama an ominous sound for the viewer “Parasite” centers around as to alert them that the Kims are a poor family struggling about to find themselves tangled to find work and a sense of in the shocking twist of fate that stability in a difficult world. the diabolically brilliant writer- Page 13 · June 2020 Email us at [email protected]· The story unfolds in a bright director has created for them. and vibrant way that will Everything is about to change, as change movie making for does the entire tone of the film, many years to come. switching from comedic to a fast In Parasite, we first paced thriller. We will not play meet the Kim family in the spoiler and ruin the fun for their incredibly cramped readers of this column but the basement apartment. A movie quickly transforms into quick showing of their the ultimate battle for survival squalid shoebox home, with for the Kims. The director no space, no privacy, and creates some of the most twisted no internet, tells you all and ingenious traps possible for you need to know about the Source: Blasting News both the family and the viewer as family’s financial struggles. From the beginning scenes, we see how this the movie continues. family works together to try to find a better situation no matter what Highschool Freshman Josh Leffel really loved Parasite because it takes. Their inability to secure work and financial stability folding of its uniqueness and supported its selection for “Best Picture.” He pizza delivery boxes puts the family’s survival firmly against the wall. thought it might have been even better if the movie was filmed in While the Kim family may be poor due to overwhelming circumstances English but overall he did not find the subtitling of this Korean picture in the harsh world they live in, they are smart and dedicated to working to be a problem. together to find a way to become wealthy. The Oscars have never been quick to award its highest recognition Upon the gift of a rare rock that is said to bring great economic upon a foreign made movie. Incredibly, Bong’s film won the Best fortune and his knowledge of an incredibly wealthy local girl needing Picture and Best Director award over the predicted rival films created a tutor, the Kim’s twenty-something aged son named Ki-woo creates by industry legends such as Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino. a plan to make their lives better. Along with his sister, the two of Parasite was the first non-English language movie to win the Academy’s them fabricate an elaborate false resume, thus giving Ki-woo the fake highest award of Best Picture. In doing so, the film made history and T credentials necessary to tutor left an entire world of devoted he the high school daughter of the fans excited to hear more H Parks, one of the wealthiest new and innovative foreign awk families in South Korea. As voices. Parasite is not only E

“luck” would have it, the the first Korean film to win an ye Parks have an opening for Oscar but the first to ever be a new art teacher/therapist nominated. and Ki-woo just “happens” The real winners of to know someone who could Oscar night were not just this immediately fill that role - his immensely talented writer- sister! She too comes under director and his well deserving the employment of the wealthy cast but all movie fans who Parks family. The Kim siblings now will reap the benefits of never let on that they know the growing trend of diverse each other- each assuming a storytelling shared from all false identity to fool the Parks. parts of the world. Parasite Despite the ongoing scheming was brilliant, funny, unsettling, behind their backs, the Parks uplifting, depressing, and begin to trust this brother and Source: Matt Petit tragic- all at the same time. sister team. It does not take much time until the family driver is framed In the end, we learn about the commonality of human dignity and by them for things he did not do and gets fired. The Kims’ father, also perseverance that we all share no matter where we live. For those not with a false undercover identity unknown to the Parks, is recommended used to watching subtitled movies, I guarantee you that within two by the siblings and hired to become the family chauffeur. As you can minutes of the film’s start you will forget about them and fall deeply for guess, the Kims continue on their quest for full control of the Parks’ the characters and the pure cinematic brilliance which is Parasite. This is luxurious home until their mother also eventually gets hired as a new the ultimate must see for everyone. house maid after the Kims pretend the old one had a contagious disease. Mrs. Kim also never lets on her real identity to the rich owners of the home and they believe that all four of the Kims are total strangers to each other. The parasitic invasion is complete. All four members of the Kim family, each with a false name and background story, are now employed by the wealthy Parks family, leeching off of them and living a life of Page 14 · June 2020 · Email us at [email protected]· The Hawk Eye • • • • • • • • • • time) from everyoneduringthispandemic (or all the their create own love stories while isolating themselves and other significant imaginary For theromanticswhodaydreamabouttheir • • • • • • • • • • • that’ll bringyounostalgia! shows/movies, herearesomeiconicones For thosewhowant to relive their childhood watching! add onto yourquarantine binge bucketlist!Happy definitely should you recommendations about right!HerearesomeBinge Worthy your sleepschedule out thewindow?Sounds up until ungodly hours because you threw binge showswhileeating junk foodandstaying life to protect animals and to close down Joe’s zoo. 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Every show a whole new layer to everything Tiger Kinghasaunique way of Page 15 · June 2020 · Email us at [email protected]· The Hawk Eye 2017 in college 2017 in Jewish a as and player watching was the team he something felt a connection to. When asked if he would play Israel, Team for my first answer play was yes, I’ll for Team Israel. 3. My favorite part of being on Israel was Team qualifying for the Olympics and being able to be a part of the largest delegation in Israel Olympic History. Another highlight is being the first Israeli Sports/Entertainment 3. Definitely my best experience was winning the very first tournament tournament first very the winning was experience best my Definitely 3. I’ve never even seen before, and guys who and meeting in Bulgaria 2nd game 5th inning of the In the with them. chemistry instant creating proud extremely I felt and gratitude with crying I was tournament of that Israel. Team play for of my decision to upset already we’ve since world, the upsetting and medal a Winning 4. all of Europe. Jake Rosenberg: new trying something in Israel and of living the adventure Wanted 1. the team. out, also had to make aliyah to join religion on the biggest stage possible 2. I wanted to be able to rep my and continue to have a baseball career. 3. Playing in our first qualifier in Bulgaria. No one[We] journey we were gonna take. about the and had no idea another really knew one in the Olympics. surprised everyone and found ourselves Israel Israel and keeping representing 4. I’m most looking forward to medal. baseball on the map with a gold Jonathan DeMarte: Israel and it was really Team 1. I decided to make aliyah to represent global a on Jewish people the and Israel represent able be to important stage. WBC for anywhere else, watched 2. Never really thought about playing in sports team to play in Germany since 1972, then beating Germany It was an awesome experience. Germany. people 4. I am most looking forward to representing Jewish and Israeli I’m all over the world through the biggest international stage there is. also looking forward to meeting athletes from all over the world. Blake Gailen in the Olympics. Aliyah to become eligible to play 1. I made heritage of my 2016-2017 because in WBC the in play to out 2. I reached Israel Team with played I longer The provide. would it the exposure and the more I identified with the culture. was playing in Japan against Japan (WBC). The best experience 3. most Dome. Even though we lost, it was the Tokyo 45,000 fans in the electric atmosphere in which I’ve ever played. and letting Village in the Olympic most forward to living 4. I’m looking all the other Olympians and learning their stories as well as competing for an Olympic medal. Source: Margo Sugarman Source: Margo Team Israel BaseballIsrael Interview Team Sports Editor By Seth Schlank Israel’s Israel’s first attempt at professional baseball did not fare well with but this time Israel reunited Team This past Summer and Fall, said “why aren’t you trying to pursue the Olympic thing?” That was you trying to pursue the Olympic thing?” said “why aren’t definitely a sign after ignoring the opportunity for a few weeks. Zachary Penprase: my great because to Israel connection 1. I’ve always had a distinct name is Reuben Israel. My family is from Rhodes, and grandfather’s seeing that 1600 Jews were taken from that island and only 200 returned, Aliyah so made I really I felt I have always been tied to Israel, forever. would never but Olympics, the to it make to chance for a I could play have been willing to without this feeling of connection I’ve always felt. Israel because I knew I still could play Team 2. I decided to play for about how good we for 5 years. I also had a feeling being retired after could possibly be. I’ve never really been a top prospect or somebody Also, my wife who has been selected to teams so I figured why not? for Team Israel? for Team Israel that Team What is the best experience you’ve had as a part of you’ll never forget? What are you most looking forward to during the Olympics? Questions: Why did you decide to make aliyah (move to Israel) and obtain Israeli citizenship? What were some of the reasons you decided to play over the course of 8 teams played a 45 game season at all. In 2007, 6 The league champion. League of Israel Baseball title weeks, to earn the in the 2009 was to participate created to provide Israel the opportunity instead but accepted not were they However, Classic. Baseball World In Classic. Baseball World 2013 in the to play invited were eventually Africa South defeated Israel Qualifiers, Classic Baseball World 2013 the in their first game 7-3, Spain 4-3 in their second game, but lost 9-7in winning the 4th qualifying After match. qualifying 10 innings in the World in the 2017 to participate Israel was able Team round in 2016, Baseball Classic. Israel swept all three games of the qualifiers and were opponents Their Classic. Baseball World for the to qualify team last the roster Israel’s and the Netherlands. Taiwan, were South Korea, A in Pool team. the of 86% up making leaguers, minor MLB-affiliated 20 included Olympics, for the to qualify In order team. entire up the making Israelis their of citizens passport-carrying be to need teams of the members all Russia, against games tournament win to managed Israelis The country. defeated The Israelis and even Germany at home . Netherlands, Italy, Baseball WBSC (World to win the September in Africa 11-1 South Softball Confederation) Europe/Africa Qualifier, and earned a berth to In the following weeks, Mexico and the Olympics being held in Japan. South Korea both qualified their to earn the spots in pool of 6 at this Olympic year’s Games in Below Tokyo. is a series of interviews with members of the 2020 Olympic Israeli Baseball team. Benjamin Raifer Elizabeth Kim of America tute The CulinaryInsti- Jared Slade Jaime Levy Elizabeth Korn Seungbin Hwang Kristen Dong Maxwell Diamond Cornell University meier Elizabeth Weiss- Samantha Luskin University Coastal Carolina Maxwell DeFalco sity Chapman Univer Jaehyeon Song University Carnegie Mellon Jordana Groveman Bucknell University Soo BinHan Lucas Alexander Boston University Olivia Riegler of Pa. Bloomsburg Univ. Dongchan Seo Adam Aledort Bentley University Olivia Belluomo Belmont University Sivan Plotkin versity Arizona StateUni- Dylan Mason Adelphi University Page 16 ·June 2020 [email protected]· The Hawk Eye I haveastrongfeeling that usseniorswillnotbedonewithourPOB more appreciative of such senior year experiences. But for some reason, tells us, wewill come back stronger. Unfortunately, Iregret not being an end to our senior year. Staff Butasourgreat POBJFKHS repeatedly stopped. The pandemic that has nowclaimed over 100,000 livesput BBQ, seniorspiritweek,andthelistgoeson. Then...everything just school that we will never forget: battle of the classes, pep rally, senior your life.Lookingback,thereweresomanymemorable eventsinhigh years ofyourlife, or thewill worst, POBJFKhave forever impacted experienced in highschool. 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