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Laptops:State grant state money spent on laptopsfunded for teachers by Sarah Cobuzzi spend its stimulus money on? to Interim Supervisor of Special formed of the school’s purchas- benefit the students and not just Opinions Editor A)A real pool on the roof Education/Assistant to CST, Mr. ing choice, they were outraged. the teachers,” said junior Mykia B)A real bowling ally in the Bramley, other schools have giv- Sophomore Tyler Rooney said, Brown. basement en laptops to all of their teacher “That money should go to other Parry remains optimistic about onmouth Regional C)Kill the cockroaches with success. In addition to the things like cleaning the school or what is being done with the mon- High School just re- D)Toilet paper and soap laptops, though, the school will getting air conditioning.” ey, though. Mcently came into some E)Laptops for the teachers also be receiving activboards, ac- Not just the students are con- “I was pleased the district was money. No, a dear, old relative While a pool on the roof and a tivboard training, a 20 passenger cerned. Science teacher, Mrs. given the funds. It was a long an did not die, and no, it did not win bowling ally in the basement may handicapped bus, and tuition to Roach, feels that the laptops tiring process but well worth it. the lottery. Because of the recent seem cool, is it really a realistic private schools for classified stu- would help improve teaching, but I’m glad we can do these things economic problems, the school way to spend the money granted dents. worries that there could be tech- for the students,” said Parry. applied for special stimulus to the state? If Business Admin- “Getting a laptop from the school nology problems in hooking up money offered by the state. Mon- istrator, Mrs. Parry, suggested would allow me to makes lesson with the projectors in the class- mouth will be receiving $303,633 something like that in the formal plans and enter grades while I’m rooms, wasting class time. for more in stimulus money and $64,911 in application for money, the school on hall duty, making more time The administration’s decision to information... ARRA Title 1 (No Child Left Be- might not have received it at all. for preparation,” said Mr. Pense- buy laptops for the teachers went hind) money. While deciding what to do with bene, math teacher. He feels that through a long and drawn out Before each class, students in this grand sum, the school was having a laptop will help free up process, but it did not include the visit Dr. Thoen’s period 5/6 class put encouraged to buy something that his time to prepare for lessons and students. www.monmouthregional.net funny quotes or hypothetical would otherwise never be able to teach more effectively. “They should have let the stu- questions such as the one below: get. Laptops for all of the educa- Yet when Mr. Crivello’s period dents help decide so the money What should Monmouth Regional tion staff is just that. According 9 driver’s education class was in- could go to something that would The Buzz NoFi at MRHS High school rocks out MRHS delays student WiFi indefinitely to help Haiti

hotel, you are already familiar by Sarah Cobuzzi by Stephen Weber with a captive portal. If you have Opinions Editor Technology Editor not, or have forgotten, a captive portal is a page that is displayed “Mr. Provenzano also said “I know things have been ast year, many students when users try to connect to a terrible in Haiti for a long were excited to hear from WiFi hotspot. Provenzano said another reason student WiFi time and after the earthquake, Lthe “Rumor Mill” that the portal at MRHS will be setup will be delayed is because they have been in the media a Monmouth Regional was plan- so students will have to enter their lot more. They need help now ning to introduce student WiFi in student ID number and network teachers get priority.” more than ever and I really the 2009-2010 school year. Se- password before they can access want Monmouth Regional nior Chris Hoppe has been asking the internet. He then demonstrated to be a part of it and help as about it for months so he can use that this part of the WiFi is up and much as we can,” said sopho- his laptop in class. Student WiFi running by entering a demo login. more Andrew Harris. was originally planned to go live The system accepted the login but Harris and two faculty su- in October of 2009 according to would only load a blank, white pervisors, community aid, Information Technology Direc- page. This indicated that one im- Mr. Andreas Rebmann and tor Mr. Provenzano. However, portant piece of student WiFi was history teacher, Mrs. Janice October has now come and gone. not yet up and running. Kroposky, have taken it upon So what happened? The answer As many students are aware, themselves to organize a ben- is simple; student WiFi has been the internet here at Monmouth efit concert for Haiti. The delayed according to Provenzano is filtered. According to Proven- concert will be on February until “an undetermined time in zano, our web filter uses a proxy 19, 2010 in the Performing the 2010-2011 school year.” The system, which is the problem. A Arts Center featuring bands reason behind it is not so simple. proxy is a special IP address, a such as Interception, Ghost First off, student WiFi will be way of identifying who you are Hoax, The Side Effects, and filtered just like the rest of the in- online, which all internet traffic more. Tickets will be $7. ternet. Because of this, students coming in and going out of the Contact Harris, Rebmann, or. will need to authenticate using a building must pass through. No Kroposky for more details. captive portal system after join- proxy, no internet. Herein lies the ing the open-access student WiFi problem. There are other ways to network. If you have ever used access the web, but they are not a WiFi hotspot, such as one at a see News page 07 INSIDE INDEX SPORTS OPINION Features...... ………………………………. 02 “It help them better understand the books and “Being told what we can and can not wear is like Sports...... ………………………….……03 gives information they may have missed. telling us we can not be ourselves...” Reviews...... …………………...... 04 and 05 News...... ………………………………...... 06 – page 03 – page 06 Opinions...... ……...... ….. 07 The Falconaire 2 FEATURES January/February 2010 Credit or Debit? Students bewildered on how to establish credit.

by AJ Vervoort feature debit cards have a secret When unsure if you have a get confused with the prepaid gift Staff Writer pin number which is used when credit or debit card, run your card cards. They say debit but when I making purchases. A pin num- through the machine as credit. press debit it asks for a pin and I t is a situation many seniors ber enables one to get cash out of “Its gotten to the point where I do not know the pin for the card. face when buying simple ATMs or in some cases at stores run everyone’s card through as I did not know what to do when I thought Iitems. They swipe their plas- that offer the cash back option. credit unless they specify that I was trying to pay for clothes tic card at the register and subse- However, debit cards do not help they want debit, because it’s so and the cashier was no help,” se- quently begin sweating, turning you establish credit, because you annoying. Half of my customers nior Kelsey Felhaber said. The when I beet red, panicking, and praying are not paying your purchases off do not know if they have a credit reason the cards say debit is be- that they will press the right but- at a later date. “I thought when or debit card,” cashier and senior cause the cards are already paid pressed ton on the pin pad. “I aggravate I pressed credit on the pin pad Katrina Keynton said. Even if the for and do not have a pin number, the cashiers so much everywhere when using my debit card, I was card is a debit card, it will still be they are basically a gift card that credit on I go. I never know if I should press establishing credit,” senior Olivia accepted when entered as credit can be used at any store. Be care- “ credit or debit on the pin pad. No- Abbott said. Many others believe and one must simply sign instead ful not to hold onto them for too body ever taught me the difference this misconception, but do not be of putting in a pin. This is why long though. Most gift cards lose the pin pad and it’s embarrassing because the fooled. sometimes when you use your value after 24 or even 12 months people behind me also get mad,” Credit cards on the other hand, debit card, companies give you a of inactivity. They charge a two when using senior Alanna Marrero said. Se- require the holder to prove they piece of paper to sign, rather than or three dollar “service fee” until niors have a ﬁfty-ﬁfty chance. Is can pay their bill. One must have ask you for your pin. Running the gift card reaches a zero dollar my debit it credit or debit? The difference a job to open a credit card. Also your debit card as credit will also value. between the two is quite simple, he or she must work his or her leave the money in your account If you are one of these seniors once explained. way up to a respectable credit for an extra day or two, whereas either in your last year of high card, I was Debit cards instantly debit pur- limit. Credit card companies send debit is immediately withdrawn. school or over the age of 65, re- chases from one’s checking ac- monthly statements and require Perhaps the most common mis- member be responsible with your establishing count. Thus, you do not get a bill payment of a percentage of what use of the credit or debit selection credit and even debit cards. Ques- at the end of the month for your was spent. Buying on credit is ac- is with the prepaid gift cards. The tion all purchases you make and credit. debit purchases. Debit cards can ceptable only when you pay your popular ones offered by VISA and ask yourself twice if you really be opened with no credit history, credit cards in full monthly. Cred- American Express say debit on need what you are about to buy. because purchases are being in- it cards require a signature instead them, however they have to be run After all, the key to success is be- stantly paid for. As a security of a pin number. through the machine as credit. “I ing debt free. – Senior Olivia Abbott

Read or Cheat? Looking for more Students confirm what teachers preach: reading is best. ” articles? Visit the by Chantal Clarke and ing the book. Freshman Craig Up- class, giving them more informa- Maiy Elbery linger said, “It’s not helpful and tion that they may have missed. it gives the wrong information.” On the other hand, many students Falconaire online at Staff Writers However, this method does not do actually read too. give students the full reading ex- The decision is ultimately up to he class is quiet as 20 heads perience and understanding of the the students. If you want to use www.falconaire. stare at the books on their book. They would copy the on- the study guides, it is your deci- Tdesks with a blank expres- line work and hand it in as theirs sion. Some think that it is not a sion. What in the world is this book or they would just study the book good thing to use; some think monmouthregional.net about? Many students around the from the sites. Honors English is. But you also have to think of Regional find themselves stum- teacher Dr. Thoens, said, “You the consequences, because these bling across books they read in can often tell when a student uses sites do tend to often give out the class. How do they survive? What it [online study guides] by their wrong info and how silly would The Falconaire is the answer to this problem? use of language, and the bad thing you feel if that happened to you. Editor-in-Chief Photography Staff Writers Sparknotes. Cliffnotes. These about them is that you don’t learn A student survey given out in Katie Hieber Lizzie Kurau Chantal Clarke A’nejah Daniels free online study guides have been what your supposed to learn on homerooms showed that 316 of Opinions Editor Webmasters Maiy Elbery the answer to their questions and your own.” 610 students said they actually Sarah Cobuzzi Stephen Weber Lauren Mooney have become popular around the However, there are many stu- read. Who knew? Of course this Sports Editor Lizzie Kurau AJ Vervoort Kaitlyn Houser Design Christopher Zweig Regional. Is it a good thing or bad? dents around the Regional that does depend on class level. Many Copy Editor Katie Hieber Contributers Marc Santos It depends on how the study guides use the study guides for it is classes read the books in class. David Bogner Sarah Cobuzzi Allie Simon are used. Many times they are used proper use. It helps them better So, it is truly up to the individual: Technology Editor David Bogner Adviser as a replacement for actually read- understand the books they read in Read or Cheat. Stephen Weber A’nejah Daniels Dawn Collett Editorial Policy Read or Cheat The Falconaire will accept written and graphic material for publication in the Falconaire from students, faculty, and adminis- The results of the student survey given out in homerooms on January 5 trators provided it is of interest and value. We reserve the right to reject any material that we consider inappropriate. The Falconaire reserves the right to edit any material received for publication. 316 Statement of Purpose To provide a graphic forum of dialogue and expression. To provide the school and community with information concerning the important issues and activities pertaining to students, faculty, and administration. To publish an interesting, readable news- paper satisfying the needs of the students and the Monmouth 134 Regional community. 90 Contact Us: 60 Address Adviser The Falconaire [email protected] 10 Monmouth Regional High School Editor in Chief One Norman J. Field Way [email protected] Buy essays Get study Actually Don’t do the Copy from Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Sports Editor off the guides off read assignment Website [email protected] a friend falconaire.monmouthregional.net Opinions Editor internet the internet (who cares?) [email protected] The Falconaire 2 FEATURES January/February 2010 The Falconaire January/February 2010 SPORTS 3 Credit or Debit? Students bewildered on how to establish credit. WINTER SPOTLIGHTS Clockwise from top left: Chris Hoppe, Sports Spotlights Kristin Slinger, Neil Thompson, Dominique Lewis by AJ Vervoort feature debit cards have a secret When unsure if you have a get confused with the prepaid gift Staff Writer pin number which is used when credit or debit card, run your card cards. They say debit but when I by Chantal Clarke, Maiy Elbery, and Kaitlyn Houser making purchases. A pin num- through the machine as credit. press debit it asks for a pin and I Staff Writers and Sports Editor t is a situation many seniors ber enables one to get cash out of “Its gotten to the point where I do not know the pin for the card. 1. 2. face when buying simple ATMs or in some cases at stores run everyone’s card through as I did not know what to do when items. They swipe their plas- that offer the cash back option. credit unless they specify that I was trying to pay for clothes I thought Senior Chris Hoppe I Sport: Bowling tic card at the register and subse- However, debit cards do not help they want debit, because it’s so and the cashier was no help,” se- when I Years played: Four quently begin sweating, turning you establish credit, because you annoying. Half of my customers nior Kelsey Felhaber said. The 1.Favorite quote: “Breathe in, breathe out, move on.” beet red, panicking, and praying are not paying your purchases off do not know if they have a credit reason the cards say debit is be- -Jimmy Buffet that they will press the right but- at a later date. “I thought when or debit card,” cashier and senior cause the cards are already paid pressed Biggest influence in life: “My dad.” ton on the pin pad. “I aggravate I pressed credit on the pin pad Katrina Keynton said. Even if the for and do not have a pin number, Favorite professional team: New Jersey Devils the cashiers so much everywhere when using my debit card, I was card is a debit card, it will still be they are basically a gift card that credit on Song that is always stuck in his head: “You Raise Me Up” I go. I never know if I should press establishing credit,” senior Olivia accepted when entered as credit can be used at any store. Be care- “ credit or debit on the pin pad. No- Abbott said. Many others believe and one must simply sign instead ful not to hold onto them for too body ever taught me the difference this misconception, but do not be of putting in a pin. This is why long though. Most gift cards lose the pin pad Senior Valentino (Neil) Thompson and it’s embarrassing because the fooled. sometimes when you use your value after 24 or even 12 months Sport: Basketball people behind me also get mad,” Credit cards on the other hand, debit card, companies give you a of inactivity. They charge a two when using 2.Position: Point guard, shooting guard senior Alanna Marrero said. Se- require the holder to prove they piece of paper to sign, rather than or three dollar “service fee” until Dream college: Texas State niors have a fifty-fifty chance. Is can pay their bill. One must have ask you for your pin. Running the gift card reaches a zero dollar my debit Favorite celebrity: Denzel Washington it credit or debit? The difference a job to open a credit card. Also your debit card as credit will also value. Downtime: “Watching ESPN or hang out with friends.” between the two is quite simple, he or she must work his or her leave the money in your account If you are one of these seniors Favorite food: Lobster & shrimp once explained. way up to a respectable credit for an extra day or two, whereas either in your last year of high card, I was Debit cards instantly debit pur- limit. Credit card companies send debit is immediately withdrawn. school or over the age of 65, re- chases from one’s checking ac- monthly statements and require Perhaps the most common mis- member be responsible with your establishing Junior Kristin Slinger count. Thus, you do not get a bill payment of a percentage of what use of the credit or debit selection credit and even debit cards. Ques- Sport: Swimming photo by Rachel Wooten photo courtesy of Talon at the end of the month for your was spent. Buying on credit is ac- is with the prepaid gift cards. The tion all purchases you make and credit. 3.Favorite part of the sport: “Winning a race.” debit purchases. Debit cards can ceptable only when you pay your popular ones offered by VISA and ask yourself twice if you really Years swum competitively: Three be opened with no credit history, credit cards in full monthly. Cred- American Express say debit on need what you are about to buy. Dream job: Celebrity personal trainer 3. 4. because purchases are being in- it cards require a signature instead them, however they have to be run After all, the key to success is be- Favorite quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than stantly paid for. As a security of a pin number. through the machine as credit. “I ing debt free. – Senior Olivia Abbott be absolutely boring.” –Marilyn Monroe

Senior Dominique Lewis Sport: Winter Track and Field Read or Cheat? Looking for more 4.Position: 55 and 200 meter Years Played:Six Students confirm what teachers preach: reading is best. ” Dream Job: Psychologist Favorite Celebrity: Lady Gaga articles? Visit the Dream job: Psychologist by Chantal Clarke and ing the book. Freshman Craig Up- class, giving them more informa- Maiy Elbery linger said, “It’s not helpful and tion that they may have missed. it gives the wrong information.” On the other hand, many students Falconaire online at Staff Writers However, this method does not do actually read too. give students the full reading ex- The decision is ultimately up to To see the rest of the winter spotlights, he class is quiet as 20 heads perience and understanding of the the students. If you want to use www.falconaire. stare at the books on their book. They would copy the on- the study guides, it is your deci- check out the Falconaire online at Tdesks with a blank expres- line work and hand it in as theirs sion. Some think that it is not a sion. What in the world is this book or they would just study the book good thing to use; some think monmouthregional.net http://falconaire.monmouthregional.net/ about? Many students around the from the sites. Honors English is. But you also have to think of Regional find themselves stum- teacher Dr. Thoens, said, “You the consequences, because these photo by Lauren Mooney photo by Maiy Elbery bling across books they read in can often tell when a student uses sites do tend to often give out the class. How do they survive? What it [online study guides] by their wrong info and how silly would The Falconaire is the answer to this problem? use of language, and the bad thing you feel if that happened to you. Editor-in-Chief Photography Staff Writers Sparknotes. Cliffnotes. These about them is that you don’t learn A student survey given out in Katie Hieber Lizzie Kurau Chantal Clarke A’nejah Daniels Bringing Home the Gold free online study guides have been what your supposed to learn on homerooms showed that 316 of Opinions Editor Webmasters Maiy Elbery the answer to their questions and your own.” 610 students said they actually Sarah Cobuzzi Stephen Weber Lauren Mooney A sneak peak at Team USA in the 2010 Winter Olympics. have become popular around the However, there are many stu- read. Who knew? Of course this Sports Editor Lizzie Kurau AJ Vervoort by Sarah Cobuzzi Kaitlyn Houser Design Christopher Zweig Opinions Editor Curling: A game similar to bowl- Ice Hockey: A sport played on the Freestyle Skiing: a mixture of Speed Skating: a form of ice skat- Regional. Is it a good thing or bad? dents around the Regional that does depend on class level. Many Copy Editor Katie Hieber Contributers ing or shuffle board played on ice ice in which opposing teams use technical and aerial skiing. ing in which competitors race on Marc Santos It depends on how the study guides use the study guides for it is classes read the books in class. David Bogner Sarah Cobuzzi in which teams take turns sliding sticks to get a puck into the other the ice. Allie Simon are used. Many times they are used proper use. It helps them better So, it is truly up to the individual: Technology Editor David Bogner Adviser Biathlon: A winter sport that heavy granite stones at a target. team’s goal. Hannah Kearney as a replacement for actually read- understand the books they read in Read or Cheat. Stephen Weber A’nejah Daniels Dawn Collett combines cross-country skiing Birthday: 02/26/1986 Trevor Marsicano and rifle shooting. Chris Plys Tim Thomas Hometown: Norwich, Vermont Birthday: 04/05/1989 Editorial Policy Birthday: 08/13/1987 Birthday: 04/15/1974 What she has to say: “I’m go- Hometown: Ballston Spa, New Haley Johnson: Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota Hometown: Flint, Michigan ing [to the Olympics] to win a York Read or Cheat The Falconaire will accept written and graphic material for Birthday: 12/08/1981 What he has to say: “The Olym- What he has to say: “I’ve been gold medal. I’m not going there What he has to say: According to publication in the Falconaire from students, faculty, and adminis- Hometown: Lake Placid, New pics have always been my dream waiting 30 years for this—I feel to ‘experience it.’ I already did teamusa.org, Mariscano was vir- The results of the student survey given out in homerooms on January 5 trators provided it is of interest and value. We reserve the right to York since I was a little kid. I’ve rep- like I’ve been waiting my whole experience it and there’s a lot of tually unknown a year ago, but reject any material that we consider inappropriate. The Falconaire What she has to say: “The gains resented the U.S. a bunch of times life for this opportunity. To be things I’m going to do differently is quickly rising in the ranks. It reserves the right to edit any material received for publication. I make in these current weeks [of for the World Championships, but able to be named at your home for a much better result.” (www. would be a surprise if he does not training] will help me race faster that’s not even close to the level crowd at Fenway Park, I mean, usskiteam.com) win a medal in Vancouver. 316 over the next month and are a part of the Olympics.” (teamusa.org) add those things together, and this She previously competed in the Statement of Purpose of the step process towards racing is a story that will be told for the 2006 Olympics. To provide a graphic forum of dialogue and expression. To well in February.” (teamusa.org) rest of my life.” (teamusa.org) provide the school and community with information concerning the important issues and activities pertaining to students, faculty, and administration. To publish an interesting, readable news- paper satisfying the needs of the students and the Monmouth 134 Regional community. 90 Contact Us: 60 Address Adviser The Falconaire [email protected] 10 Monmouth Regional High School Editor in Chief One Norman J. Field Way [email protected] Buy essays Get study Actually Don’t do the Copy from Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Sports Editor off the guides off read assignment Website [email protected] a friend falconaire.monmouthregional.net Opinions Editor internet the internet (who cares?) [email protected] The Falconaire The Falconaire 4 REVIEWS January/February 2010 January/February 2010 REVIEWS 5 A and S Reviews: Telling it AS it is It’s Complicated by Christopher Zweig instead of an R-rated movie be- Avatar Staff Writer cause of the tame language. The film gave the audiences an explo- Take a Dip in the Melting Pot by Christopher Zweig cies who speak a special language, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Saturday Night Live” hosts sive amount of laughter. If you love Staff Writer inhabit the planet. Jake and a group Joel David Moore, and Sigourney Steve Martin and Alec Bald- Streep, Martin, and Baldwin, then of marines are forced to control Weaver, “Avatar” is the most fun I “win collaborate in the new ro- go see what happens a divorced by Sarah Cobuzzi and mantic comedy “It’s Complicated.” woman, who is in love with anoth- broth can be $60 and up. terchangeable. If a mixture comes their own avatars, mixtures of hu- have had at the IMAX since “Po- Amethyst Fiorentino am Worthington (“Ter- From Nancy Meyers, the director er man, starts sleeping with her ex You cannot go wrong with any with white chocolate, like the ba- man and Na’vi genes, in order to seidon.” The movie was very col- Opinions Editor and minator Salvation”) joins of “Something’s Gotta Give,” and husband. I have no complications, cheese choice. The classic Swiss, nana foster, you can ask for milk force the species from their home. orful, the casting was phenomenal, Contributor forces with James Cam- “The Holiday,” comes her first R- so I give “It’s Complicated” five the Cheddar, or their featured chocolate instead. Each chocolate S As Jake controls his own avatar, and the action was extremely fun. eron, the director of “Titanic,” rated film from a directorial posi- smiley faces. erfect for date night or girls’ cheeses never fail. The waiters mix fondue comes with a dessert plate he meets a female Na’vi named The only tiny thing I did not like “Aliens,” and “The Termina- tion. night, the Melting Pot has and melt the cheese right in front of of strawberries, bananas, brown- Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), who saves about this movie was when Neytiri tor” to release the phenomenon Jane (Streep) and Jake (Baldwin) it all. You can dress up for you at the table and they provide ies, cheesecake, pound cake, and him from an animal attack. Despite yelled at Jake for betraying her spe- P “Avatar” in all types of screen- are a couple divorced after Jake a fancy dinner or be casual for a you with granny smith apple and more. Each dip in the hot melted the fact that Jake is on a very im- cies. Other than that, I had a really ing pleasures that include RealD cheated on her with another woman night out. Their menu is focused a variety of breads and vegetables. chocolate is simply heaven in your portant mission, he decides to join great time. If you loved “Titanic,” 3-D, Digital 3-D, 2-D, and IMAX named Agness (Lake Bell), who he around one or two hot plates at the While apple’s may seem odd when mouth, an experience one should the Na’vi and to learn about their then you will love “Avatar.” I give 3-D. married later. Jane becomes very center of the table and the pots that paired with cheese, it is our favor- never go through life without. It is culture. this incredible movie four and a “Avatar” tells the story of Jake interested in her architect (Martin). are used to heat up and cook your ite. The combination of the sweet that good. With an all-star cast including half smiley faces. Sully (Worthington), a para- But while she waits for her son’s food. apple and the salty cheese is the The Melting Pot has a romantic lyzed ex-marine, who travels to graduation party to start at a bar in We suggest a cheese and choco- best. and fun atmosphere for that perfect the planet Pandora. The planet New York City, she notices Jake at late fondue dinner. They also offer After the cheese, the Melting date with your special guy or gal. contains very valuable minerals; the same bar. After consuming a se- a salad course, which is not bad, Pot has a wide variety of choco- Just remember to save up because however, the Na’vi, a blue spe- rious amount of alcohol, they start and a course with cooking broths late fondues for dessert. So far, it can get a little pricy. The Melting to sleep with each other. Jake, who to cook chicken, steak, seafood, we have tried the flaming turtle Pot gets five stars. is in a bad marriage, wants to start and more. But the Melting Pot and the banana foster chocolate having fun again with Jane; how- can get a little expensive. While mixtures, both of which we highly ever, balancing her love interest cheese fondue, a salad, and a choc- recommend. The best part of all and her ex-husband becomes very olate runs at about $30 a person, the chocolate mixtures is that the complicated. a full meal including the cooking different types of chocolate are in- photo coutesy of Google Images “It’s Complicated” is the best Nancy Meyers comedy since “The Holiday.” It was great to see the “Saturday Night Live” hosts fall in The Fame I’m Here for Your love with Jane. As matter of fact, the film looked more like a PG-13 photo coutesy of Google Images Monster Entertainment Don’t by Maiy Elbery will not be another performer like forget Staff Writer her. She is captivating, eclectic, and by Lauren Mooney songs off the album are “For Your album. addictive. Her outrageous costumes to check Staff Writer Entertainment” and “Whataya Even though this was his first al- t seems that every genre of mu- and her subliminal messages in her Want From Me.” “For Your Enter- bum, I think that it deserves four sic has its kings and queens. lyrics make her who she is. All tainment” is a very seductive song out of five stars. This is not going out CJ’s ILady Gaga, after just one al- eight tracks on the album sounded ndiana native Adam Lambert but is still fun to listen to, whereas, to be the last anyone sees of Adam bum, has already been claimed to as though they could be hit singles. left the Broadway scene to “Whataya Want From Me” is a lyr- Lambert. He will be back, making Blog be the newest Queen of Pop or the The thing about Gaga is that her Iachieve his real dream. He au- ical ballad that has more than one a bigger bang than before. “present day Madonna.” But why? music has no specific theme; the ditioned to be on the eighth season meaning. They are both key songs Both Britney and Madonna are as tracks on this album are a mix of of the popular TV show American that add to the authenticity of the online! photo coutesy of Google Images lively and as active as ever. To put love, dance, crazy, and even some Idol. He made it onto the show and http://falconaire.monmouthregional.net it simply, Lady Gaga has the dis- gay/lesbian/bisexual themes. She from the beginning Adam wowed tinction of being the first ever Lady is ready to take over the music in- the judges with his amazing stage Gaga. Her most recent album, “The dustry and is already hitting it hard, presence and vocal range. His tal- Fame Monster” is not just some pop with the crazy outfits’ and up-beat The Lovely Bones ent brought him to the finale and or dance album. It is definitely a music; she is in the right place at unfortunately, Lambert came in by Sarah Cobuzzi powerful mix of sounds that would the right time. I give this album a second place. Even though Lam- dered the movie slightly. While make anyone stop in their tracks complete five stars because it de- bert did not win, he did not want to Opinions Editor Sebold describes the murder with and immediately get lost inside his/ serves it. stop his success at American Idol. painstaking detail in the book, the her head to the music. In November, Adam and his pro- ake the novel The Lovely movie is unclear and metaphoric in Lady Gaga is unique, and there ducers released the 13-track debut Bones, cut it in half, change showing her death. Time may have album “For Your Entertainment.” Taround some facts, cut out also been an issue, because the The album incorporates songs some important plot points, and ending of the movie occurs about with fast dance tempos along with there you have it. A major motion half way through the book, skip- slow, meaningful ballads. Songs picture. ping many major events. like “Music Again” and “If I Had Based off the novel by Alice Other than the omissions of events You,” have a fast, up-tempo beat Sebold, “The Lovely Bones” hit in the novel, the movie was very that have you dancing the first time theaters on January 15. well done, overall. Mark Wahlberg that you listen to them, while songs The novel is told from the view- who played Jack Salmon, the dis- like “Soaked” and “Broken Open” point of Susie Salmon, a girl mur- traught father bent on finding his are slower and focused on their dered within the first chapter. She daughter’s killer, played one of the meaningful lyrics. The album has a tells the readers of what she sees most convincing parts I had ever balanced amount of slow and fast back on Earth while giving small, seen. Watching him try to comfort songs, making it an even better al- vague looks into her heaven and his clearly upset wife when they bum to listen to. occasionally flashing back to when learned of their daughter’s death Even though Lambert showed she was alive. The author does not brought tears to my eyes. a lot of his unique personality on use much imagery and her writing This heartbreaking tale of a fam- American Idol, I thought that this is very to the point, but the movie ily who struggled through the loss album showed aside of his per- is able to provide watchers with the of a family member is definitely a sonality that could not be seen exact scenes. Sebold leaves what worthwhile watch. Just remember photo coutesy of Google Images on screen. For instance, the song Susie’s heaven looks like almost to bring a box of tissues, because “Fever” which was written by the completely up to the reader’s imag- you will cry. The Lovely Bones Check out the famous Lady Gaga, and “After- ination, but the movie really brings earns four out of five starts. math” agree with the same beliefs it to life with amazing, out of this Falconaire online for more articles! as Lambert. world images. photo courtesy of Google Images http://falconaire.monmouthregional.net Two of my personal favorite photo courtesy of Google Images The movie rating may have hin- The Falconaire The Falconaire 4 REVIEWS January/February 2010 January/February 2010 REVIEWS 5 A and S Reviews: Telling it AS it is It’s Complicated by Christopher Zweig instead of an R-rated movie be- Avatar Staff Writer cause of the tame language. The film gave the audiences an explo- Take a Dip in the Melting Pot by Christopher Zweig cies who speak a special language, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Saturday Night Live” hosts sive amount of laughter. If you love Staff Writer inhabit the planet. Jake and a group Joel David Moore, and Sigourney Steve Martin and Alec Bald- Streep, Martin, and Baldwin, then of marines are forced to control Weaver, “Avatar” is the most fun I “win collaborate in the new ro- go see what happens a divorced by Sarah Cobuzzi and mantic comedy “It’s Complicated.” woman, who is in love with anoth- broth can be $60 and up. terchangeable. If a mixture comes their own avatars, mixtures of hu- have had at the IMAX since “Po- Amethyst Fiorentino am Worthington (“Ter- From Nancy Meyers, the director er man, starts sleeping with her ex You cannot go wrong with any with white chocolate, like the ba- man and Na’vi genes, in order to seidon.” The movie was very col- Opinions Editor and minator Salvation”) joins of “Something’s Gotta Give,” and husband. I have no complications, cheese choice. The classic Swiss, nana foster, you can ask for milk force the species from their home. orful, the casting was phenomenal, Contributor forces with James Cam- “The Holiday,” comes her first R- so I give “It’s Complicated” five the Cheddar, or their featured chocolate instead. Each chocolate S As Jake controls his own avatar, and the action was extremely fun. eron, the director of “Titanic,” rated film from a directorial posi- smiley faces. erfect for date night or girls’ cheeses never fail. The waiters mix fondue comes with a dessert plate he meets a female Na’vi named The only tiny thing I did not like “Aliens,” and “The Termina- tion. night, the Melting Pot has and melt the cheese right in front of of strawberries, bananas, brown- Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), who saves about this movie was when Neytiri tor” to release the phenomenon Jane (Streep) and Jake (Baldwin) it all. You can dress up for you at the table and they provide ies, cheesecake, pound cake, and him from an animal attack. Despite yelled at Jake for betraying her spe- P “Avatar” in all types of screen- are a couple divorced after Jake a fancy dinner or be casual for a you with granny smith apple and more. Each dip in the hot melted the fact that Jake is on a very im- cies. Other than that, I had a really ing pleasures that include RealD cheated on her with another woman night out. Their menu is focused a variety of breads and vegetables. chocolate is simply heaven in your portant mission, he decides to join great time. If you loved “Titanic,” 3-D, Digital 3-D, 2-D, and IMAX named Agness (Lake Bell), who he around one or two hot plates at the While apple’s may seem odd when mouth, an experience one should the Na’vi and to learn about their then you will love “Avatar.” I give 3-D. married later. Jane becomes very center of the table and the pots that paired with cheese, it is our favor- never go through life without. It is culture. this incredible movie four and a “Avatar” tells the story of Jake interested in her architect (Martin). are used to heat up and cook your ite. The combination of the sweet that good. With an all-star cast including half smiley faces. Sully (Worthington), a para- But while she waits for her son’s food. apple and the salty cheese is the The Melting Pot has a romantic lyzed ex-marine, who travels to graduation party to start at a bar in We suggest a cheese and choco- best. and fun atmosphere for that perfect the planet Pandora. The planet New York City, she notices Jake at late fondue dinner. They also offer After the cheese, the Melting date with your special guy or gal. contains very valuable minerals; the same bar. After consuming a se- a salad course, which is not bad, Pot has a wide variety of choco- Just remember to save up because however, the Na’vi, a blue spe- rious amount of alcohol, they start and a course with cooking broths late fondues for dessert. So far, it can get a little pricy. The Melting to sleep with each other. Jake, who to cook chicken, steak, seafood, we have tried the flaming turtle Pot gets five stars. is in a bad marriage, wants to start and more. But the Melting Pot and the banana foster chocolate having fun again with Jane; how- can get a little expensive. While mixtures, both of which we highly ever, balancing her love interest cheese fondue, a salad, and a choc- recommend. The best part of all and her ex-husband becomes very olate runs at about $30 a person, the chocolate mixtures is that the complicated. a full meal including the cooking different types of chocolate are in- photo coutesy of Google Images “It’s Complicated” is the best Nancy Meyers comedy since “The Holiday.” It was great to see the “Saturday Night Live” hosts fall in The Fame I’m Here for Your love with Jane. As matter of fact, the film looked more like a PG-13 photo coutesy of Google Images Monster Entertainment Don’t by Maiy Elbery will not be another performer like forget Staff Writer her. She is captivating, eclectic, and by Lauren Mooney songs off the album are “For Your album. addictive. Her outrageous costumes to check Staff Writer Entertainment” and “Whataya Even though this was his first al- t seems that every genre of mu- and her subliminal messages in her Want From Me.” “For Your Enter- bum, I think that it deserves four sic has its kings and queens. lyrics make her who she is. All tainment” is a very seductive song out of five stars. This is not going out CJ’s ILady Gaga, after just one al- eight tracks on the album sounded ndiana native Adam Lambert but is still fun to listen to, whereas, to be the last anyone sees of Adam bum, has already been claimed to as though they could be hit singles. left the Broadway scene to “Whataya Want From Me” is a lyr- Lambert. He will be back, making Blog be the newest Queen of Pop or the The thing about Gaga is that her Iachieve his real dream. He au- ical ballad that has more than one a bigger bang than before. “present day Madonna.” But why? music has no specific theme; the ditioned to be on the eighth season meaning. They are both key songs Both Britney and Madonna are as tracks on this album are a mix of of the popular TV show American that add to the authenticity of the online! photo coutesy of Google Images lively and as active as ever. To put love, dance, crazy, and even some Idol. He made it onto the show and http://falconaire.monmouthregional.net it simply, Lady Gaga has the dis- gay/lesbian/bisexual themes. She from the beginning Adam wowed tinction of being the first ever Lady is ready to take over the music in- the judges with his amazing stage Gaga. Her most recent album, “The dustry and is already hitting it hard, presence and vocal range. His tal- Fame Monster” is not just some pop with the crazy outfits’ and up-beat The Lovely Bones ent brought him to the finale and or dance album. It is definitely a music; she is in the right place at unfortunately, Lambert came in by Sarah Cobuzzi powerful mix of sounds that would the right time. I give this album a second place. Even though Lam- dered the movie slightly. While make anyone stop in their tracks complete five stars because it de- bert did not win, he did not want to Opinions Editor Sebold describes the murder with and immediately get lost inside his/ serves it. stop his success at American Idol. painstaking detail in the book, the her head to the music. In November, Adam and his pro- ake the novel The Lovely movie is unclear and metaphoric in Lady Gaga is unique, and there ducers released the 13-track debut Bones, cut it in half, change showing her death. Time may have album “For Your Entertainment.” Taround some facts, cut out also been an issue, because the The album incorporates songs some important plot points, and ending of the movie occurs about with fast dance tempos along with there you have it. A major motion half way through the book, skip- slow, meaningful ballads. Songs picture. ping many major events. like “Music Again” and “If I Had Based off the novel by Alice Other than the omissions of events You,” have a fast, up-tempo beat Sebold, “The Lovely Bones” hit in the novel, the movie was very that have you dancing the first time theaters on January 15. well done, overall. Mark Wahlberg that you listen to them, while songs The novel is told from the view- who played Jack Salmon, the dis- like “Soaked” and “Broken Open” point of Susie Salmon, a girl mur- traught father bent on finding his are slower and focused on their dered within the first chapter. She daughter’s killer, played one of the meaningful lyrics. The album has a tells the readers of what she sees most convincing parts I had ever balanced amount of slow and fast back on Earth while giving small, seen. Watching him try to comfort songs, making it an even better al- vague looks into her heaven and his clearly upset wife when they bum to listen to. occasionally flashing back to when learned of their daughter’s death Even though Lambert showed she was alive. The author does not brought tears to my eyes. a lot of his unique personality on use much imagery and her writing This heartbreaking tale of a fam- American Idol, I thought that this is very to the point, but the movie ily who struggled through the loss album showed aside of his per- is able to provide watchers with the of a family member is definitely a sonality that could not be seen exact scenes. Sebold leaves what worthwhile watch. Just remember photo coutesy of Google Images on screen. For instance, the song Susie’s heaven looks like almost to bring a box of tissues, because “Fever” which was written by the completely up to the reader’s imag- you will cry. The Lovely Bones Check out the famous Lady Gaga, and “After- ination, but the movie really brings earns four out of five starts. math” agree with the same beliefs it to life with amazing, out of this Falconaire online for more articles! as Lambert. world images. photo courtesy of Google Images http://falconaire.monmouthregional.net Two of my personal favorite photo courtesy of Google Images The movie rating may have hin- The Falconaire 6 OPINIONS January/February 2010 Clothing Crackdown by Allie Simon “Being Contributer pants half way down your legs is Smith wears saggy jeans every- The best benefit is academic, peo- also taking it a little too far. This day. “I wear them because its just ple who physically feel comfort- told what efore Christmas break new “rule” was that saggy jeans more comfortable.” able are likely to learn better when “ I was hearing from stu- and leggings are no longer to be Many girls agree that leggings they are wearing clothes that they we can dents and teachers about worn in school. This new rule is are the most comfortable type don’t have to think about. B The Administration needs to the administration’s new rules completely pointless. Being told bottom wear a girl can wear. Ju- and can that might be added to the dress what we can and can not wear is nior Labria Charleswell says, let the students of Monmouth code we are told to follow ev- like telling us we can not be our- “They are as comfortable as not Regional wear what they want not wear is eryday. Their point was that they selves. Teenagers express them- even wearing pants. I wear them when they want. I understand if wanted to crack down on inap- selves in how they act, talk and three days a week.” If you look at you would like to crack down on like telling propriate dressing in school. In most importantly how they dress. any magazine or just people any- see through leggings, but do not some ways the new rule against Who is the Administration to say where you will most likely find crack down on leggings in gen- us we can- wearing leggings or having saggy boys can not wear saggy jeans. To several people wearing leggings. eral. Cracking down on boys hav- pants could be a good idea. See be honestly who is it really both- Leggings are the fashion that is in ing some of there butt showing is not be our- through leggings are big distrac- ering when guys have some of style now. I do not understand if understandable, but do not penal- tions to boys and sometimes just their boxers hanging out, or their a style of clothes is “in” why we ize all boys when they just some selves.” plain disturbing. Having saggy jeans a little saggy? Junior Nick should not be allowed to wear it. have their boxers hanging out.

Violators of the dress code? OR Slaves to fashion?

DONALD Martin wears his GIOVANNI Longo violates the AMIYLISS Garcia wears LYNDSAY Kutiak wears her pants tastefully below his dress code with pants below his tastefull leggings to school. leggings as pants during hips. butt. gym. photos by Maiy Elbery and Chantal Clarke Age is Just a Number isten up, Monmouth. In the world we live in, people stereotype every group: age, gender, race, etc. No one is safe. Teenagers especially are judged most by adults simply because of age. These misconceptions come at us early from all sides, whether it be from teachers, parents, relatives, and quite frequently, from Lstrangers. Teens are typecast as bad drivers, immature, and irresponsible. And do not forget the assumption that we are far too lazy to do our work and therefore do not bother to read. These are just a few of the labels adults place on us. The question is, are these stereotypes fact or fallacy? In a world where the “cup” is half-full or half-empty, teenagers are viewed as people who aspire to nothing more than a half-empty life. Teenagers do not read. If this was true, then you obviously would not have made it this far into the article. In reality, some do fit into this category. They are the ones who do not even bother to skim Sparknotes in place of reading the book assigned in class. Instead of having a shot at passing the test, they take a failing grade. Senior Brent Holford said, “Are you kidding me? Teenagers don’t read!” This is what people assume of ALL teenagers. However, many students do read every single book teachers have assigned us throughout our four years here at Monmouth, even when it was so boring we would rather bang our heads against a desk. We are essentially good, not bad. All teens are bad drivers. It is assumed that we all go twenty miles over the speed limit, cut people off, and total our brand new cars. Senior John Cahill said, “I was driving through a parking lot and got hit head on. When the police came, they acted as if it were my fault, just because I was the teen driver.” It seems that all of us, even those who obey the laws, are automatically put in the “bad driver” category. If teens are the only bad drivers, why do adults still get in accidents? One would think that since they are no longer young they should have outgrown their “reckless” driving by now. Guess what. Bad drivers are every age. Everywhere teens go, the world views them as lazy and immature. Maybe there are some of us who fit that bill. Fortunately, some see beyond our age. Librarian Mrs. Eppinger said that she judges students based on how they act. Unfortunately many people do not do the same. Rather than seeing teens as individuals, they judge them as an age group. The mistakes of one become the mistakes of all. However, all of the faults they find with us are mistakes adults also make. Can you say hypocrite? These adults fit into many categories: The Lindsay Lohans who refuse to grow up, The Mel Gibsons who have numerous DUI’s, and the Paris Hiltons who have not picked up a book since graduation. But then again, those are stereotypes themselves. Prejudice is a never ending battle. As long as one teen makes mistakes, we are all deemed guilty. If all teens cannot drive and do not read, then all adults are too ignorant to look beyond characterizations and see us for the people we are. ORIAL EDI T

photo by Maiy Elbery STUDENTS in AP United States History read through the notes that are given out during class. Students choose new menu selections for the 2010 school year

The Falconaire 7 NEWS January/February 2010 Annual Café Test Completed

by AJ Vervoort however, the south western chips erything has to be proportioned. I Staff Writer and western wrap seemed to be have to serve more healthy food, ith the New Year, Caf- an unpopular menu selections than snacks,” Gagliano said. eteria Manager Mrs. among students. “The wrap is too Café issues were also dis- WPat Gagliano and plain and the chips too spicy,” cussed. Students inquired about Assistant Principal Mrs. Kathy senior Danny Higgins said. the lengthy lunch lines, which Milhalko organized the annual The group also inquired about have not gotten any better since taste test extravaganza. This serving Chinese food in the up- September. “I wish I had time year, eight students and Officer coming year. “I love Chinese food. to eat my lunch. By the time I Marks sat down to brainstorm It would be a nice change from get my food lunch is practically new menu selections and taste eating the same sandwich every- over,” Senior Elena Kokakis possible new meals that could day,” junior Taylor Lewis said. sadly said. Gagliano said they are be added to the January 2010 Gagliano said she would look into trying to reduce the lunch lines, school year menu. They also it and that Chinese food could be but a majority of the problem is discussed cafeteria problems. a possible menu selection soon. with the students who are fool- At the menu sample testing, Senior Mike LaFrance said, “I ing around in the lunch line and the feelings among the students love potato skins, I would buy do not have their money ready. seemed to be similar. The chicken them everyday.” Yet, Gagliano Hopefully, with the New Year and cheeseburger sliders were said that potato skins can not be lines will be reduced allowing stu- a hit. Eight out of eight students served because of lack of nutri- dents to have enough time to en- enjoyed the new meals and said tion. She can serve fries because joy their lunch, and new menu se- they would like to see them added they contain four ounces of a lections will make students happy. photo by Maiy Elbery on the 2010 school year menu; healthy vegetable: potato. “Ev- What’s Happening In… by Chantal Clarke Staff Writer Mexico? Dubai? ccording to CNN, “Mexico ended ccording to CNN, Athe year with a record number of ADubai officially drug related deaths.”The national me- opened the world’s tallest dia says that 7,600 Mexicans lost their tower on January 4. After lives in the war on drugs compared to six years under construc- the 6,500 Mexicans who died from drug tion, the tower stands 168 violence in 2008. These deaths were stories high. The new $1.5 among criminals, not civilians. The lead- billion structure has been ing city the most deaths is Ciudad Juarez named the Burj Khalifa who reported 2,575 slaying in the city in by the city-state’s ruler 2009. CNN said that this town accounts Sheikh Mohammed bin for 30 percent of the nation’s drug-relat- Rashid al-Maktoum. ed killings. The news station said that CNN called the struc- actions are being taken by officials to ture “ a symbol of the ensure the safety of the Mexicans and city’s economic excess.” bordering states (Texas, New Mexico). Photo courtesy of CNN Photo courtesy of Google Images South Africa? United States? outh Africa is the host for the 2010 FIFA s a result of the Christmas Day SWorld Cup this summer with 64 games in ten Aplot against a US airplane, different stadiums. According to BrilliantTrips, the US closed embassies in Yemen South Africa has made a major investment in on January 3. According to CNN, building new stadiums and upgrading existing Obama’s counterterrorism adviser stadiums. For the past three years, the country John Brennan, thinks that “Al-Qaida has been building new stadiums for the World is planning to carry out an attack Cup. The South Africa organizing committee against a target.” Yemen is the home said that the total cost for reconstruction and of Osama Bin Laden as well as the other costs for the stadiums were at a total of six site of a 2008 attack on the US Em- billion rand which is approximately 817 billion bassy which resulted in the loss of dollars. This covered the cost for ten new and the life of an American. CNN said existing stadiums in the nine chosen host cities. the country is worried about ter- Stadiums include: Elis Park, Gauteng, Green- rorism in Yemen and is not taking point Stadium, Moses Mabhiba Stadium, Nelson chances. This recent occurrence has Mandela Bay Stadium, Mbombela Stadium, Vo- led Britain to act by closing their em- dacom Park, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Loftus bassies as well. CNN does not know Photo courtesy of Google Images Versveld Stadium, and Peter Mokaba Stadium. when the embassies will reopen. Photo courtesy of Google Images

possible with the configuration ies, there will be no student WiFi. other school districts.” Therefore, will still be getting their WiFi this at our school. We have it so ev- Provenzano said the update is not while it is impossible to place the year because they will be on a dif- NoFi erything has to pass through the expected to be released until this blame on one particular party, it ferent WiFi network that is being proxy. Our internet is pretty much summer – or later. is possible that both parties po- configured differently. from page 1 on lockdown. So who is to blame? That is hard tentially share an equal blame. Bottom line, it looks like stu- Provenzano said the firmware, to say. Meru could be blamed be- Mr. Provenzano also said an- dents this year—and possibly software that the WiFi routers cause their router firmware does other reason student WiFi will be even next year’s students- will for the internet use, does not cur- not support proxies. Likewise, delayed is because teachers get be disappointed. While student rently support proxies. Because Monmouth could be blamed for priority. In late January or shortly WiFi is now slated for next school of this, the WiFi internet cannot not doing thorough research on thereafter, teachers will be receiv- year, no date has been set. On the currently be setup to be filtered. what the routers it purchased— ing top-of-the-line laptops, which bright side, if Meru does release As a result, all traffic on the WiFi using grant money—supported. are Lenovo Thinkpads®. These the firmware update the school network for students is currently However, Provenzano said “We laptops will be wireless, which is needs before the year ends, there blocked. Until Meru Networks, looked at three different compa- the reason the WiFi is being in- is a chance student WiFi will go Inc, the company who makes the nies and Meru was the best out of stalled in the first place. Provenza- live this year; however, that is a WiFi routers, releases an update the three. They had the best reli- no said the laptops are also being very big if, so students should not to the firmware to support prox- ability record and feedback from paid for by grant money. Teachers count on it. The Falconaire 8 VARIETY December 2009 by Maiy Elbery Horoscopes inspired by Cafeastrology.com Horoscopes Staff Writer Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Gemini (May 21- June 21) Libra (September 23 – October 22) Taking a more relaxed look on life gives you a chance to Partnering and compromising is something to fo- Tending to details and running errands makes this a busy enjoy life and meet new people. Because of your ambitions, cus on this month. Pay close attention to your friends’ month for you. However, in an attempt to escape the mayhem, you can meet and reconnect with someone from your past. needs, plans, and wants rather than your own. Think- you will take more serious focus on more practical matters. ing about others will be rewarding in the end. Pisces Scorpio (February 19-March 20) Cancer (June 22- July 22) (October 23- November 21) You have renewed your confidence this month, and people are This month will be the best time to take the lead and pres- This month is all about feeling secure. Have all your starting to take notice. You are socializing more and becom- ent your ideas. By pursuing your personal plans, you will work and projects done prior to the due date. Doing this ing more of a person that people enjoy hanging around with. become more organized and converse with new people. will make things less stressful for you in the long run. Aries (March 21- April 19) Leo (July 23- August 22) Throughout the month, you will have a strong, adven- This month will bring you strong love and relation- Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) turous spirit, which will urge you to do things that you ships. A certain someone may take interest in you again This month will start off slowly, but quickly pick up pace. As would have never thought of doing before. This change in and singles could find someone new. You are spend- you strive for your ambitions, personal changes will increase. personality could make your romantic life pick up speed. ing so much time on your love life that you have been You will slowly, but surely, start to take control of your life. stalling on some important things you have to get done. Taurus (April 20- May 20) Your new found love of slacking off will make career mat- Virgo (August 23- September 22) Capricorn (December 22- January 19) ters complicated for you this month. But not to worry; sup- This month is all about focusing on the home and fam- This month you should focus on paying attention to oth- port and opportunities come when you least expect them. ily. Stay home on a Friday night to do something ers. Some of the things you should do include help- If juggling your job and school is draining, slow down. that both you and your family enjoy. Spending qual- ing friends with the personal issues that do not involve Take some time to find balance in your busy schedule. ity time will strengthen your relationship with them. you or do deeds that will just make them feel special. Students in the Hall by Chantal Clarke and Kaitlyn Houser Staff Writer and Sports Editor OMG!” Have you ever noticed celebrity look-a-likes around the “Regional? Well, there are a few students around the nest who resemble some of the most famous celebrities of the century. Math teacher Mr. Wardell and “Where’s Waldo” Sophomore Sydney Backman and Michelle Obama

Photos of Hamilton, Bloodgood, Wardell, Holiday, Satcher, and Backman courtesy of Talon, AJ Vervoort, and Maiy Elbery

Senior Darren Hamilton and Kobe Bryant Junior Joe Lee and Jackie Chan Senior Anthony Holiday and Adam Sandler

Photos of Bryant, Diaz, Waldo, Sanders, Bleu, and Obama courtesy of Google Images

Junior Scott Satcher and Corbin Bleu Senior Marisa Bloodgood and Cameron Diaz Comic Corner by Marc Santos Contributor Avenging Montoya