he hieftain TMontville High School O akdaleC, CT 06370 Issue #1 2018 New Year Resolution Back Parking Lot Reopening By: Katarina Turchetta and Staff Editor New year, new me. The new year is a beginning, so new goals and resolutions, new plans, and new dreams fill everyone’s thoughts. When it comes to setting New Year’s resolutions, people tend to set unrealistic goals. The most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and improve one’s diet. We tell ourselves that we will work out every day and stop eating unhealthy food. However, as good as it sounds, only 8% of people stay committed. Most start slacking in February and eventually forget about their goals altogether. People are not motivated to commit to their resolutions because the goals are often not truly obtainable. To stick with New Year’s resolutions throughout the whole year, Back Parking Lot. Photo By: Tessa Rummel people need patience. People who don’t take baby steps toward their resolutions By: Marissa Hendrickson are probably going to give up. Your New The back parking lot (parking lot more parking spaces. Some committee Year’s resolution is not going to happen B) has recently been reopened for student members counted the parking spaces and overnight, so you need to be patient. Small and faculty use. For years, students have found that of the total 91 spaces, only 5 life-style changes may feel like nothing, complained that there are not enough were available after second block. Those but they will have a much better chance parking spots in the front parking lot five spots leave little flexibility for other of creating long-term results. Healthy designated for student use. Senior, visitors or for late arrivals. The committee habits should not have start and finish Adam Brycki said he “had to risk it for brought the statistics to Mrs. Patten and dates—they should simply become part the biscuit” to get a parking spot in the she agreed to open up parking lot B, but of a lifestyle. While everyone has hiccups morning. “Some students had to come in not without a few guidelines. All students along the way, not giving up is key to at 7 o’clock-- twenty minutes before the must enter the building through the front success. bell just to get a parking spot close to the entrance and parking is not allowed in the Remaining motivated to achieve school,” according to Briana Dube, also spots directly next to the building. success must be a large part of making a senior. Seniors with late arrival had an Student government has been one’s resolutions. To get motivated to especially hard time finding spots. looking to focus more on helping student accomplish any goal, have a friend or Student Government heard the issues rather than just planning pep rallies family member join you on your journey. students’ complaints and took action. or homecoming. “Student government Having someone to share struggles Student Gov. formed a committee of is happy to help change school policies and successes makes it easier and less students interested in changing the rules if it helps out the student of MHS,” says intimidating. about where students can and cannot park. Sheyenne. Some New Year’s resolutions Sheyenne Gillis was the chairwoman of The reason parking lot B was include quitting smoking, spending more this committee. She did a Twitter poll closed to students was due to an incident time with family, becoming financially to find out how many other students in 2015 when a student left the school stable, or getting organized. These are felt the same way as the students who from the back entrance, where their car achievable goals. were complaining. Ninety-one percent was parked. of students voted yes for wanting

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Sleepless and Stressed New Season, New Coaches By: Joshua Archibald Walking into first block classes, one may discover some students dozing, abruptly switching back to consciousness after involuntarily catching a few seconds of much-needed shut-eye. Shadowing a student through the day, one may find himself performing a physics lab, taking a calculus test, and presenting a short story that took ten hours to write, record, and add music. When the final bell rings, that student may stay in the library to find some more second derivatives, write college application essays, search for scholarships, and (perhaps) eat before an a cappella choir rehearsal or athletic activity stretching until seven o’clock, at which point he will resume homework and keep going until Coach Buckley, head coach of indoor track. Photo By: Tessa Rummel late at night. Perhaps students feel stretched, By: Mady Whittaker and that contributes to their stress. But Montville High School’s sports Cheung coached the team last year, but what does science say about those who teams are taking a turn, with the addition he left to coach UCONN-Avery Point’s stay awake even after James Corden is of two new head coaches, Ms. Buckley Girls’ Basketball team. Ms. Alfonso has done and arise again as morning news and Ms. Alfonso. Ms. Buckley is now coached one season of junior varsity girls’ anchors issue traffic alerts? the Indoor Track and Field head coach, volleyball, eight seasons of junior varsity For high school students, “A working alongside Coaches LaBranche, girls’ softball, and seven seasons of junior little stress…motivates them to study, Landeck, and Egan. Back in high school, varsity girls’ basketball. She played four to do better,” according to psychologist Ms. Buckley was a hurdler for her track years of basketball in high school but Mary Alvord, who gave an interview to and field team. She has been a great asset moved on to play field hockey in college. the Atlantic in 2015. Over time, though, as the assistant coach for the last two Alfonso is very familiar with continued stress can cause physical seasons. sports but still sometimes gets nervous problems, including immune system The athletes are thrilled that Mrs. when coaching. “I’d say I was very degradation, and mental issues, such as Buckley is the head coach now. “She is a nervous leading up to the first day of depression. serious coach, but still is funny and fun practice. I had my practice plan written As schedules get busier, filled as well,” says Alexis Delucia, sophomore. ahead of time. I was very nervous, but once with performances, athletic events, According to Ms. Buckley, hopefully, it started it was calming because the girls rehearsals, practices, auditions, meetings, the season is full of “school records, were very receptive.” Asked about the interviews, tests, applications, and participation with student-athletes, having season’s goals, she states that she hopes torrents of homework assignments, more people try this sport because it is not the team will “compete in our divisions students’ stress will certainly build as the well known, ECC titles, New England’s, and get back to postseason play.” school year continues. But in many cases, and to go as far as we can.” The new coaches are a great it can be managed. Alvord recommends Besides Indoor Track and Field, addition to these teams. Hopefully, these prioritizing commitments so students the girls’ varsity basketball team is now two sports have a season filled with fun have more opportunities to sleep. She also being coached by Ms. Alfonso. Samuel and lots of wins. says finding a relaxing hobby can help students decompress: “You can’t be ‘on’ 24/7.” Page 2 The Chieftain MHS NEWS Goodbye, Midterms By: Joshua Archibald Several weeks ago, students made practice tests or review sheets ahead sharpened number two pencils and of time. studied for midterm exams, which were Senior Sheyenne Gillis remarks, scheduled for January 22-25. The ritual “I shut off my phone and forced myself to involved two-hour test blocks, essays, and buckle down and study.… I had practice a number of Scantron sheets. right after school [each test day]. Then I The exams this year took place went home and got straight to studying for in the same order as on one’s schedule. my next exams.” Blocks one and two were on January 22, Many students also took some blocks three and four were on January time after each exam day to relieve stress. 23, blocks five and six were on January This may have involved spending time 24, and blocks seven and eight were on with friends or watching Netflix. Exam January 25. Exams lasted about two days were shortened, so there was plenty hours each, with a break between them. of time to relax and study. Even the most If a student did not have an exam for a diligent studiers rewarded themselves for given block, he or she did not have to be their hard work. In Gillis’s case, “I forced at school at that time. myself to go to sleep earlier.” Students optimized their test Still, exams were time-consuming performance by studying the material. for many. Sarah May, senior, gave “each Many teachers offered after-school help chapter we had covered…about two The Infamous Scantrons During Midterms. sessions leading up to exams, and others hours, give or take.” Photo By:Kenzie Ullrich Escape MHS By: Kaylee Kingston and Staff Editor Mrs. Do has a mysterious, creepy escape room. room as a part of their lessons. “Ms. way to inspire people to solve problems, Do based the theoretical design of Joslin, Ms. Halsey, and Mr. Wheeler all and the students of MHS love it. “Escape the escape rooms on the book “Escape the incorporated our room into their current MHS” has existed for two years now. Game: How to Make Puzzle and Escape content. Multiple other teachers have Enjoyed by students and teachers alike, it Rooms” by Adam Clare, M.Ed. Clare has played (the school improvement team, has become one of the many things that founded gaming organizations, is a Lead Mr. Richmond, Mr. Ouellette, and Mr. we look forward to. Wheeler), had their students come play “It started off very spooky but (Ms. Lindgren and Mrs. Laurencot, Mrs. as you got more into the plot, it got “It started off very spooky but as you got Schultz), or played with their students exciting,” Jordyn Neese, senior, says. more into the plot, it got exciting” (Mr. Zeppieri, Mrs. Schreiber, and Mrs. “It helped open my eyes” to everyday Robarge).” It was a big attraction this problem-solving. year, and there is high demand to do It all started when Mrs. Do heard Game Designer at Wero Creative, and another one soon. about the idea from a friend and thought teaches game design at George Brown Last year’s escape room was that it would fit into our district-wide College in Toronto. put together by Mr. Waddicor and IT problem-solving initiative. She wanted Mrs. Do and her classes are technician Mr. Johns, who helped with to do something fun and different with hoping to do another escape room, this some of the technical parts of the room. her students, and she realized they could time a jail-themed one. It will be open in The experience culminated in a class field practice their reading strategies while the beginning of March. trip to The Ultimate Escape in Norwich. figuring out the best way to build the Many teachers used the escape

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The 80s and 90s FashionComeback 2018 Grammy Awards By: Maddy Dawley The results of the sixtieth annual Grammy Awards are something you don’t want to miss. Jay-Z swept the competition with eight nominations in categories that include best album, best song, and best record of the year. Kendrick Lamar tailed right behind Jay-Z with seven nominations. Jay-Z didn’t win any awards. Kendrick Lamar’s song “HUMBLE.” won the award for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video. Kendrick Lamar also took home the award for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his song “LOYALTY.”, featuring Rihanna. Bruno Mars’ album “24k Magic” won Album of the Year and Record of the Year. His album includes hit songs 80s and 90s style clothing. Photo By: Kenzie Ullrich like “24k Magic”, “That’s What I Like”, and “Versace On The Floor”. Mars’ song, By: Nia Muckenthaler and Staff Editors “That’s What I Like”, also received the From mom jeans to overalls, The 90s inspired track pants are award for Best R&B Performance and looking at today’s fashions, you’d think also back, but this time they’re not to Song of the Year. you’re back in time. The fashion industry be worn only in the gym. Rihanna, the Ed Sheeran was surprisingly an has taken a turn and is bringing back widely known R&B singer, has brought award winner at this year’s Grammys. the hottest trends from the 80s and 90s. back track pants but in an iconic way. Based on the fact that he didn’t receive Here are some the hottest clothing pieces From her Fenty Puma collection, Rihanna nearly as many nominations as last year, making a comeback. debuted a twist on the old style and made people may have thought he wasn’t going Mom jeans: these pants have an unbuttoned tear-away version of them. to go home with any awards this year. taken the fashion world by storm. The You can see her wearing these “tear-off” That is obviously false. Ed Sheeran’s oversized, high- waisted pants that pants in New York City while celebrating album “Divide” won the award for Best weren’t originally known as mom jeans the launch of her new collection. Pop Vocal Album. have made a return in today’s clothing. What screams 80s hair accessories Childish Gambino’s “Redbone” Teens are pairing these comfortable jeans more than the scrunchie? Scrunchies are won the award for Best Traditional R&B with cropped tops, oversized sweaters, back and still holding hair. Celebrities like Performance. vans, and converse to bring a modern vibe Selena Gomez are putting a modern twist Alessia Cara, who sings “How to the 80s pants. on the hair accessory. You can find even Far I’ll Go” in the movie Moana, won Best Fanny packs: dating back to the high school athletes wearing them during New Artist. The song “How Far I’ll Go” 1980s, fanny packs seem to be causing an sports games. also won the award for Best Song Written uproar in the fashion industry. The small There’s more! Footwear such as for Visual Media. Although Cara won accessory is seen worn by Kendall Jenner Doc Martens is also back. The shoe that the award, she received a lot of criticism and Leonardo DiCaprio. Not only are has been around for more than 50 years because people say she technically isn’t a fanny packs a fashion statement, but they is leaving footprints in today’s fashion new artist. Cara shared, “I’m aware that the same convenience of carrying small world. my music wasn’t released yesterday, I’m items. aware that, yes, my music has become fairly popular in the last year.”

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All About VSCO By: Mady Whittaker A new app has emerged that some platform.” The creators want users to focus say is taking over the photography world. on the pictures without worrying about VSCO is now one of the top apps where likes and comments influencing opinions. users can upload pictures and short videos When you visit someone’s profile only for the public to see. The app came out the username, a small biography, and in 2012 but is becoming more popular, the photos are available. The number especially with teens. of followers and the number of people Some say VSCO will be taking following are not visible, creating a more Instagram’s place, however, the apps private and professional profile. have many differences. One difference is Along with VSCO, there is DSCO the limited social interaction. On VSCO, which is a short 3-second video that plays people cannot “like” or comment on the in slow motion. The looping gif is very posted photos or videos. Instead, they popular among the public. Users can even can “favorite” it or republish the photo save the gif and post it on Instagram or to their own account. VSCO is known other apps. VSCO is a fun app for people for emphasizing great photos without of all ages. The app has many features that worrying about how many likes and enhance photography. There are filters, comments it gets. The app’s description and edits that can make the photos better reads, “Because beautiful imagery trumps and stand out more. Instagram may not be social clout, the number of followers, getting replaced, but it does have some A VSCO Profile. comments, and likes are absent from the new competition in the app store. Photo By: Fernanda Reyes

Artist, Kim Noble, has 20 Personalities By: Katie Borris and Staff Editor Kim Noble has more than one their trauma. Kim, for instance, suffered have had 17 successful solo exhibits and personality, in fact, she has over 20. Kim repeated abuse. Through adolescence, have participated in a group exhibit. One is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity personalities such as Judy formed. Judy personality, Patricia, really stands out. Of Disorder (DID), more commonly known is bulimic and seems to only show herself the 20 different personalities, Patricia is the as multiple personality disorder. DID is during meals. Kim also was exposed to most dominant. She has appeared on the a way some people learn to cope with the activities of a pedophile ring. She Oprah show along with Kim’s daughter, unbearable pain. The main personality would receive anonymous warnings to Aimee. Aimee lives a fairly normal life splits into several parts with amnesic keep quiet and had acid thrown at her because Kim’s personalities have adapted barriers between.These personalities face while someone attempted to light to her. When Aimee was born, Dawn (one sometimes switch between three to four her bed on fire. Her house was ravaged. of Kim’s personalities) was Aimee’s main times a day. When a new personality Her personalities evolved to protect her caretaker. At some point, a child protective decides to come out, often the person’s from these memories. Many of the alter agency took Aimee away fearing Kim’s shoulders will release a tiny jolt. The personalities, however, are unaware that mental illness might harm the baby. amnesia makes life unpredictable. they share the same body. Eventually, Kim won back custody after Kim, for instance, will receive pizza Fourteen of Kim’s personalities another one of her personalities, Hayley deliveries and clothes she does not are artists with different style approaches. started legal proceedings. Hayley, along remember ordering. Dr. Valerie Sinason, The paintings Ria Pratt make are darker with the personality who calls herself a psychotherapist who treats Kim, stated in a sense with whips, cages, abuse, etc. Bonnie, convinced the court that none that people with DID use “a brilliantly On the other hand, Judy tends to paint of the personalities would ever harm the creative survival device.” to survive with a checkered style. These artists baby.

Page 5 The Chieftain OPINION Don’t Mind the Grind Fair Education for All By: Sky MacKay “Blood, sweat, and tears are what it takes to truly be great,” according to one of Montville High School’s finest wrestlers. Wrestling surely stands out from its fellow high school sports; it is one of the most tightly-knit and brotherly(/ sisterly) sports that our school has to offer. “You really feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself when you are out there on that mat with your team hyping you up,” says Emmanuel Diaz, Montville alumnus and former state champion. However, you can’t simply sign up and get all the glory—you have to put in work. That is where the blood, sweat, and tears come into play. Hard work to the average Joe may mean devoting a considerable amount A classroom from a low income school in St.Louis. Stock Photo of time trying to achieve an end goal— to wrestlers, grinding takes on a whole By: Kaylee Kingston new meaning. I strived to witness how Education is one of the most families. According to Stand-Together. treacherous of an ordeal this training important aspects of life, but not everyone org, “…every year, millions of children actually is, so I had the pleasure of talking gets to take part in it. School poverty and fall through the cracks of a broken system to some of Montville’s very own. home income go hand-in-hand with the and lose hope for a fulfilling, prosperous It is common knowledge in the education and opportunities that can be life.” wrestling community that everyone is given to a student. Kids who do not get the same separated into weight-class and is paired Students that come from low- quality of education as students in high- with kids of their size and stature. If you income households make up 40-49% of income households are unfairly set back aren’t true to your class at the routine public schools. Almost half of public because they are stripped of basic skills weigh-in before each meet, “you can’t school students need more educational like reading, writing, communication, and wrestle that match and have to forfeit,” assistance and have greater setbacks social skills. Thus, they are prevented from says Ian Anderson, junior. There is than a student from a privileged, high- attaining good-paying jobs or higher-level certainly a lot of pressure to maintain income household. Given the number of education opportunities. an extremely specific weight for these low-income students, schools struggle to There is a positive side to this victory-driven athletes. provide the attention, care, and resources situation: there are many programs and After conducting interviews with kids need to succeed in school. foundations established to help low- wrestlers of all ages and weight, I realized Many opportunities are missed income families and students. These the intensity of their grind – taking because students don’t get the education include the Allstate Foundation, Citigroup freezing ice baths, running on a treadmill they deserve, and I think that is unfair. Foundation, Distance Learning and next to a woodstove with three layers of Education is intrinsic to the intellectual, Telemedicine (DLT) Program, School clothes on, not eating for days at a time, emotional, and physical development Nutrition Foundation, and Dollar General spitting in a cup for the entirety of a day in of oneself. However, our school Grant Program. Education inequality order to shed a pound or two. All of these system blocks many students from that is real and evident in the United States’ methods are practiced and encouraged by opportunity. 44% of kids under 18 live in school systems—the injustice can no wrestlers in the name of maintaining the low-income families, and 21% live in poor longer continue. desired weight.

Page 6 The Chieftain OPINION Don’t Impulse Buy Animals By: Rebecca Radford Large chain pet stores have the certain size terrarium to thrive, you don’t tendency to put their live animals on sale know that it needs special lighting and to try to entice impulse buys. If you fall heating systems, and you don’t know that into this trap, you will most likely end up it could live for twenty years. This is not killing the animal. When you see such a what you signed up for when you saw the sale on a living animal, you think: “Hey, sale tag on the display case. I can save a lot of money and get a cool Now that you have brought this little lizard.” This is what companies want little guy home, one of two things happens you to believe. The lizard may be marked next. The first possibility is that you 50% off, but the proper tools needed to decide to do research. You find out how care for it are not. much time, effort, and money are actually Stores often don’t even inform needed to keep this tiny lizard and begin you of the correct care necessities. For to regret your decision. The other option example, you may walk in and see a cute is remaining clueless and never learning little gecko marked down from $40 to how to give this animal the care it needs. $20. You decide impulsively to buy this You may wake up one day shortly after live creature, buy a small plastic carrier purchase and discover that the lizard has and a bottle of food, and then bring it died. The solution is to do your research home. Without doing any research on this before deciding you want a cute new pet. animal, you are not prepared to care for Please don’t impulse buy animals; it’s not Mistreated pets. this lizard. You don’t know that it needs a just your $20 at risk but also their lives. Stock Photo Cyntoia Brown By: Ariana Carter We don’t know why Cyntoia “Did we somehow change the definition means she could still spend about 43 years Brown’s case has come back into the of #JUSTICE along the way? Cause… in prison. When the system fails so many spotlight after a decade, but it has. When Something is horribly wrong when the who report rape as well as sexual abuse, it Brown was 16, she shot and killed Johnny system enables these rapists and the is no surprise when it’s announced that a Allen, a man who allegedly hired her for victim is thrown away for life!” 16-year-old victim of sex trafficking was sex. She argued she killed Allen in self- Kim Kardashian was also sentenced so harshly. defense and that she was afraid of Allen, very upset about the case and is doing Brown should not be sentenced who she said was behaving strangely everything in her power to get Cyntoia for the majority of her life. She did take and had a house full of guns. She was free. Kardashian paid her lawyer to do someone’s life at the end of the day, but tried as an adult and convicted of first- research and find any type of information she was 16 years old. I think that she degree murder, receiving a mandatory that could possibly help free her or at shouldn’t be completely let off the hook, life sentence with the possibility of parole least lower her sentence. “We have been but the term is far too long considering her after 51 years. very, very surprised. The entire team, as situation. There are other ways to make Now that her case has been well as Cynotia, obviously had no idea sure she isn’t a threat to society before she brought to light because of social media, that this was going to happen or why it is let out into the community. She sensed celebrities are advocating for her release has happened, and she is very appreciative danger and she did what anyone in her and demanding that she should be of the support from everyone,” Charles place would’ve done. eligible for parole sooner. Celebrities like Bone, Brown’s attorney, told ABC News. Rihanna have mentioned Brown and the It is rumored that clemency for Brown social injustice she has been faced with: could be a year off of her sentence. This

Page 7 The Chieftain LIFE Rapper’s Incarceration Sparks Controversy Slavery in the Twenty-First Century By: Ashley Seldon The sentencing of Robert Williams, more commonly known as Meek Mill, highlighted racial disparities in the criminal justice system. After the judge ruled that the rapper had violated multiple provisions in his probation, he was sentenced to two to four years in state prison. In 2008, Williams spent eight months in jail and was given a five-year probation following gun and drug charges. He is now 30, and he has spent his entire adult life under probation. Central to the judge’s reasoning is an airport altercation in which Williams was involved, though the charges were later dropped. He was also arrested for popping a wheelie on a motorcycle in NYC; those charges were Familes in Nepal forced into labor. Stock Photo similarly dismissed. All bail requests have been denied, and the judge called him a By: Sky MacKay with Staff Editor “danger to the community.” Unlike what many Americans single country. While little is actually Some claim that the judge was believe, slavery did not disappear in 1863 known about slavery under the Kim too personally invested in the case. In with the signing of the Emancipation regime, satellite imaging has detected the one scenario, the judge was “dissatisfied” Proclamation. Pimps, warlords, and horrors of these political prisons, which, with Williams because he chose to sort tyrants continue to engage in the practice according to Auschwitz survivor Thomas clothing to fulfill his community service of slavery both here and in other countries. Buergenthal, are “even worse than what I duties, rather than give out food as Contemporary slavery generally occurs experienced in my youth in Nazi camps.” she had recommended. She personally in three categories: children held in Dalia Racine, a district attorney, explained, showed up, curious to see if he would commercial sex trade, adults held in “What we [do] see is that the trafficking of complete his community service, and was commercial sex trade, and forced laborers. children is becoming an income revenue “dissatisfied” that she had arrived before The trafficked victim generally looks like stream for organized crime, for gangs. him. The Broad Street Ministry states anyone else who works in a mine, on a So where they would typically be selling that they asked Williams to sort clothes in farm, or in a factory. Many victims are guns and drugs, they’re now turning to the back because they knew he would be lured with the promise of a steady job selling children.” a distraction if fans saw him passing out in another country, only to have their The Bureau of Justice Assistance food. passports confiscated upon arrival. has “funded 42 Human Trafficking In response to Williams’s There are roughly 46 million Task Forces to bring together federal, sentence, Drake, a rapper, gave him a people living in modern slavery; the state, and local law enforcement shout-out at a concert. The Philadelphia majority of these slaves reside within the authorities, government agencies, and 76ers’ coaching staff and star player continent of Africa. Just this October, nongovernmental victim-service providers Joel Embiid have publicly shared their a CNN team traveled to the Northern in a multidisciplinary approach to identify support. Al Sharpton, civil rights activist, African nation of Libya to witness a human trafficking crimes, assist human said, “He is a symbol of the abuse of the dozen men auctioned away – some for trafficking victims, and prosecute human system.” Undeterred by the perceived as little as $400. North Korea, however, trafficking cases.” (USDeptofJustice) injustice, Meek Mill still hosted his has the highest number of slaves per annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway from prison. Page 8 The Chieftain LIFE The Lazy Leopard By: Ryan Radgowski When first entering The Lazy The salad was average, but the dressing Leopard, an Asian cuisine restaurant in made up for it with its bursting flavor. The downtown New London, I had to choose eatery offers many tasty options for both between two sections: the sushi bar and the vegetarians and vegans, but they may be a main restaurant. Both sides were decorated little overpriced for how much one gets. with atmospheric candle lighting and After the appetizers, the main sheer white curtains. After being seated, I course of the night was the sushi. Upon started my meal with some appetizers. The tasting three different rolls, I thought the spring rolls and the red chili sauce served best one by far was the Avocado Cucumber with them were delicious. Each spring roll. The roll was well-proportioned, and roll had a crunch when I first bit into it, everything inside it tasted fresh. The and the sauce complemented the rolls spicy tuna roll was good, but the sauce very nicely. However, I only received four was overpowering to the point where it small spring rolls for six dollars. Though was all that I could taste. The crab in the they were delicious, they were possibly California roll felt mushy, which probably not worth a dollar and fifty cents for every stemmed from the unnecessary amount roll. of mayonnaise in it. The seafood did not Next out was a small tossed salad taste fresh in either of the rolls – in fact, with a ginger dressing. For a basic salad, it it tasted as though it was almost expired. cost about seven dollars, which may have The last two rolls were definitely not The Lazy Leopard in New London. been too expensive for what it was worth. worth the price. Photo from The Norwich Bullentin #MeToo By: Sireena Holloman Sexual harassment and sexual staff did a rape kit showing that she had Sexual harassment is “unwelcome sexual assault have always been prevalent in been assaulted. Coleman believes the advances, requests for sexual favors, and society; however, they are seen as taboo traumatic situation ruined her high school other verbal or physical harassment of a topics. This stigma needs to stop as many experience. She is not allowed to attend sexual nature” (eeoc.gov). women and men are at risk. In fact, “[f] prom because she might not be safe there, The hashtag “Me Too” went viral emales ages 16-19 are 4 times more and she had to quit cheerleading. She after actress Alyssa Milano tweeted it likely… to be victims of rape, attempted found comfort in the “Me Too” movement. out encouraging survivors to share their rape, or sexual assault” (rainn.org). In a Tarana Burke started out as a experiences or just show support. The survey, seven of twelve MHS students said youth camp director. One day, a young girl purpose is to show survivors that they’re they had never been sexually harassed, approached Burke and told her about the not alone and there is no need to feel but ten of the twelve students said they atrocious things her mother’s boyfriend did ashamed. In less than 24 hours, over 4.7 had been catcalled. to her body. It completely overwhelmed million people worldwide were talking Daisy Coleman, a 17-year-old Burke – she had been through a similar about #MeToo. At that point, there were 12 girl from Missouri, was raped by another situation – and she sent the young girl to million posts on the topic. Burke is happy student in 2012. The name might sound talk to someone else. After seeing the look to see her idea get so much popularity, but familiar because a documentary called of rejection and shame on the young girl’s going viral was never the intention. “Daisy and Audrie” was made about her face, Burke began a movement. Because situation. She and a friend went to hang Burke was so shocked by the girl’s out with some older boys who gave them confession, she was unable to say, “Me alcoholic beverages, making her black too.” This movement is to help victims out. She ended up in the hospital, where of sexual abuse, assault and exploitation. Page 9 The Chieftain SPORTS

Derrick Rose’s Return

Winter Cheerleading By: Zach Southard Derrick Rose of the Cleveland Cavaliers has planned to return to his team after nearly two weeks of contemplating retirement. Rose left the Cavaliers due to another injury to his left ankle in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he decided to return to the Cavaliers to continue rehab and treatment for his injury. Rose stated in an interview that his injury was due to a bone spur in his left ankle. He has made it clear that if his ankle does not heal quickly, surgery will end up being his only option. The return of Rose has made his coach, Tyron Lue, and his teammates very excited. “Everyone’s happy that he is back,” Lue said. “All the players are happy and excited that he’s back, as well The Winter Cheerleading team with new uniforms. Photo By: Art Rich Photography as the coaches and the front office. We’re just glad that he’s in a good place right By: Kayla Gaughan now. We’re just happy to have him back. Montville High School’s we’re gonna look good while doing it.” No hard feelings.” competition cheer team is returning to The cheerleading squad is just Although the Cavaliers have the ECCs in February, striving for their like any other sports team at MHS. Some shown enthusiasm for his return, nobody fourth consecutive win. Last year at the people argue that competition cheer in the organization is pushing Rose to State championships, Montville took isn’t a sport. By definition, a sport is an return to the court before he has fully home 4th place and qualified for New activity involving physical exertion and recovered. Since Rose left the Cavaliers England’s where they placed seventh. skill, in which an individual or team due to his injury, the team has gone 14-1 Still, the competitive cheer team doesn’t competes against another or others for and has averaged 112.8 points per game. get much recognition even though they entertainment. In a stunt, girls lift each With Rose, the Cavaliers were 4-6 and have brought home more ECC wins than other above their heads, and the flyer pulls averaged 108.5 points per game. During any other MHS sports team in the last body positions needing extreme flexibility Rose’s absence, the Cavaliers created a eight years. and balance. Another eye-catching skill new rotation making it hard for Rose to At bigger competitions last year, is tumbling. Tumbling is the variety of see the court. Jose Calderon is the starting Montville was one of the few teams with “flips” the cheerleaders do across the mat. point guard, and Dwayne Wade was old-fashioned looking uniforms. The two This season, 14 girls are on the moved to the backup point guard position. car washes and spaghetti dinner held this team. A majority of them are sophomores Two seasons ago, Rose stated, “All these year have been successful fundraisers to and freshmen, with only three seniors and injuries, I had to learn my body and know raise money for the new uniforms they will two juniors. The squad suffered the loss my body. I have to be the only one to be receiving this season. Maddy Dawley, of four seniors this year, two of whom determine when and when not to go. But a varsity cheerleader, said, “Looking were All-State. It may take more time for I always thought that I was going to get at other teams’ uniforms made me feel this young group to pick up on material, back to the way that I played but even embarrassed. I felt like our uniforms considering their lack of experience on better. I love the way I’m playing, picking should represent how well we perform, the mats. The team has many new faces, and choosing my spots, I love the way I’m which they clearly didn’t. This year we as well as new challenges to overcome. playing on balance, not being reckless. are coming back with another bang and And I love the pace that I’m playing with.”

Page 10 The Chieftain SPORTS And We’re Back… (36 Years Later) By: Mari De La Cruz Imagine this: a celebration so celebrate as never before.” Celebrations powerful that it triggers earthquake were held all over Peru, especially in the warning systems. That is exactly what fans city of Lima. Fans were full of tears of of the Peru National soccer team caused joy. The Peru National soccer team has at the final OFC-CONMEBOL playoff for not reached qualifications for the World the 2018 FIFA World Cup, on November Cup since 1982. The curse continued and 15. A few days prior, the first “leg,” or disappointed fans every four years, but match, was goalless. It was surreal to Peruvians never lost hope. Each year, no see the end score as 2-0. The first goal matter how far the rival match was, fans was scored by forward, Jefferson Farfán travelled to support their team. in 27 minutes. At this point, the hope of To Peruvian fans, football, or as solidifying the win rose in both the fans we Americans call it, soccer, is more than and players. The score was doubled in the just a game; it is a love that families learn second half by defender Christian Ramos. to prize because of dedication shown in That is when the whole world finally knew past World Cups. There is no doubt that that after a 36-year drought, the Peruvian there will be loads of Peruvian fans to soccer team would be on their way to the crowd Moscow in 2018 to experience World Cup. their beloved team play against some of President of Peru, Pedro Pablo the strongest soccer teams in the world. Kuczynski announced on Twitter, “All Fans from Peru going crazy as Peru qualifies for the Peruvians should take this Thursday to 2018 World Cup. Stock Photo Not Dunn Yet By: Jayden Long New London’s very own Kris grow. The Bulls are giving their young change.” The young guard has improved Dunn has started the NBA season with a players more time to develop and get on the defensive and offensive ends of fiery new edge. Since being traded to the a handle on the life of a professional the spectrum, but because he is still new Chicago Bulls this past off-season, Dunn athlete. While Dunn still has a long way to the league, Dunn has downfalls. Dunn is currently averaging 12.8 points, 5.1 to go, he could become the new leader the is famous for allocating a turnover here assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 2 steals. He first Bulls are looking for. In his breakthrough and there. He is also guilty of being too showed up on the professional basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Dunn aggressive on defense, which gets Dunn scene in 2016, after being drafted the fifth stole the show during the fourth quarter. into foul trouble. However, there’s no pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He ended the game with 22 points, 5 doubt those areas can be improved. With Dunn was coming off the bench as the rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals to secure rookies Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen’s backup point guard, while Ricky Rubio the win. Two nights later Dunn finished consistent performances, not to mention ran the offense as the starting point guard. a game against the Phoenix Suns with Zach LaVine’s return to the game after During his time with the Timberwolves 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and suffering with an ACL injury for the Dunn averaged 17 minutes, 4 points, 2.5 2 steals. After finally proving himself past few months, the Chicago Bulls assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal. to the Bull’s coaching staff, he earned may be starting something great. So far Dunn’s improvement in the starting position. Head coach Fred Zach LaVine is averaging 14.2 points, performance may be because the Bulls Hoiberg said, “…Kris has earned it. He’s 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 0.7 steals. give him more playing time. After losing done a good job the past few games and Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen were Jimmy Butler, Dwayne Wade, and Rajon hopefully he could build off those last chosen for the Rising Star Challenge that Rondo, the team was left to rebuild and two … we plan on this being a long-term will be taking place during 2018 All-Star weekend. Page 11 The Chieftain THE BACK PAGE Guess the Senior By: Marissa Hendrickson Last issue’s guess the senior for maximum airflow. He said his was Madison Dombrowski. This issue’s favorite kind of sandwich is a grilled senior says that if he had to dye his hair cheese sandwich, “one of the most OG any color, he would dye it blue. He thinks sandwiches.” He believes pie is better the three greatest musicians are Gucci than cake because pie has more flavor. Mane, Lil Pump, and Kodak Black. If This senior’s favorite athlete is Russel he was invisible for a day, he would rob Westbrook since he’s the G.O.A.T. If he banks. His most embarrassing childhood were one of the seven dwarves, he would memory? When he was seven, he got be Sleepy. His perfect pizza is French- caught stealing popcorn chicken from fry pizza because “it slaps.” His favorite Walmart. His favorite time of day is 7:00 Disney movie is “Finding Nemo.” His p.m., and his favorite sound is the sound most unusual talent is that he can move his of a bag of Cheez-Its being opened. If he ear and his scalp. When asked if he would could ask his pets anything, he would ask rather have skin that changed color based his dog what he does when he’s not home on your mood or tattoos appear on your and where his cat goes outside because body depicting what you did yesterday, he’s always out. he said, “I would rather have tattoos show He said he could never bring what I did yesterday ‘cause that would be himself to eat cauliflower because “it’s sick.” He’d rather be the best player on the like off-brand broccoli.” He keeps his worst team rather than the worst player on The Mystery Senior’s Phone Case. sheets untucked rather than tucked the best team so he could be the star. Photo By Marissa Hendrickson Net Neutrality Debate Settled for Now By: Ashley Seldon The former vice president of misrepresented groups. Alternatively, how anyone in the internet service Verizon and current chairman of the extra fees could be charged to the few providers, how anyone else in the internet Federal Communications Commission companies that can afford to pay for economy manages their networks.” Still, (FCC), Ajit Pai, petitioned the repeal of preferential treatment. This news is a scary some Americans see the potential for net neutrality rules in December. These prospect for the millions of small online infringement on people’s rights. Most regulations ensured Americans have access businesses that rely on a free Internet people on both sides of the argument, to a free and open Internet by preventing to get a fair shot at success. Ultimately, however, agree that the goal should be Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like the actual results of not protecting net to create a balance between government AT&T and Comcast from speeding up, neutrality are unknown right now. regulation and free markets because too slowing down, or blocking content from This repeal could benefit big much of either could cause corruption. websites or apps. When people go online, monopolies by adding more money to Both public interest and the prosperity of they expect to be connected to the website their pockets. Net neutrality advocates private businesses should be attainable. or application they choose and control took to social media and launched On December 14, the FCC voted their Internet experience. Without net campaigns, while others protested outside to repeal net neutrality in a 3-2 vote. neutrality, these rights could be at risk. the FCC headquarters before the repeal Just moments before the vote, the room ISPs could decide to slow down came to a vote on Thursday, December was sent into an evacuation because of a competitors’ content or block political 14. Pai argued, “I think what net neutrality security threat. opinions they disagree with. This repealed would actually mean is we once could make it difficult for activists to again have a free and open internet… fight oppression or promote justice for The government would not be regulating

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