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proud that my hard work paid off Index to be eligible to receive it,” said Frank Cadle (12). Page 2: While some students may not use the scholarship, *Bad Girls Season 9 some do. “I’m happy that I got *That’s My Boy this scholarship because I do have *The X-Factor schools that I applied to that use this scholarship and if I decide to go to those schools, it’s money Page 3: that I don’t have to spend,” said *A Walk To Remember Makayla Medieros (12). *Cloud Atlas MCAS testing is some- thing to be taken seriously. Not *Finding Nemo 3D only does it evaluate how much students have learned, but it can Page 4: also save students money in the end, but this scholarship is not as *Atlas much as everyone thinks it is. *The Everafter “When I took the MCAS, *The Lorax Animated I thought if I got advanced that I MCAS Movie would be getting a lot more mon- Photo from: http://mail.colonial.net/~hkaiter/MCASreview.html ey than it actually is,” said Bran- don Tetu (11). Page 5: John and Abigail Adams Scholarship According to The New *Walking In Style or York Times, fees increased by 6.5 By: Emily Lacourse percent in 2009. “Any money is Walking to Run good money, but this scholarship *New Boots In Town. The Massachusetts a college scholarship. The science College of Liberal Arts, Massa- can be misleading. Most of the Comprehensive Assessment Sys- MCAS scores are not included in chusetts Maritime Academy, Sa- cost of college is the fees, which tem (MCAS) test is taken by this scholarship. lem State College, Westfi eld State aren’t included in the scholar- Page 6: students to assess the school and “The MCAS wasn’t that College, Worcester State College, ship,” said AHS guidance coun- *Eco-Friendly Fashion students’ performance. It is a state hard for me. I received advanced UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, selor Mr. Andrew Parrillo. *Pressure to Be Perfect requirement for all public high and I thought it was fair; not too UMass Dartmouth, UMass Low- Any money a student school students to graduate with challenging,” said Adam Wood- ell, and many community colleg- saves is awesome, but this schol- a diploma. head (12). es including Bristol Community arship only begins to cover the Page 7: During high school, The John and Abigail College. huge cost of college. Students *Rhianna sophomores take the English and Adams Scholarship, established in The AHS graduating should also apply for any and all math tests. If a student scores ad- 2004, gives free tuition to specifi c class of 2013 has 107 seniors out the scholarships they are eligible *Taylor Swift - Red vanced on the English and math- Massachusetts colleges, including of 406, who received this schol- for so they can receive as much *Roman On Idol ematics parts of the exam and has Bridgewater State College, Fitch- arship, which is about 26 percent money as possible. grades/scores in the top 25 percent burg State College, Framingham of the class. “Although I don’t of their district, they are awarded State College, Massachusetts plan on using the scholarship, I’m Page 8: *A Dying Scene 2013 seniors who earned the scholarship: *Answer for Cancer Crystal Adams, Edras Aguirre, Andrew Ahern, Ryan Andrade, Shannon Bambery, Tania Barzola, Anthony Bement, Jayson Bennett, Julia Bergh, Kalyn Bishop, Sara Blackwell, Trea Blair, Danielle-China Bone, Veronica Bou, Joseph Bozzo, Matthew Brinard, Emily Bury, Frank Cadle, Mia Carriuolo, Anthony Casadonte, Ashlyn Collins, Angela Cook, Brittany Corsi, Julie Costello, Shelby Cuddeback, Analia Cuevas, Nicholas Da- Page 9: costa, Danielle Derose, Keith Drucker, Abraham Eid, Tyler Fernandes, Matthew Finn, Matthew Forrest, Cody Freeman, Kelsey Gallant, Suzanne *Twitter vs. Facebook Gammer, Stefanie Gentile, Jonathan Giara, Brant Greenleaf, Meaghan Greve, Samantha Guinan, Samia Habib, Eric Haselton, Emily Haynes, *Answers.com Benjamin Heller, Logan Higgins, Andrea Jenne, Alexandrea Jenson, Meghan Joyal, Joseph Kelley, Amelia Lacourse, Diana Lam, Taylor Larson, *AHS Class of 1939 Kelsea Leblanc, Jessie Levis, Dominik Machado, Peter Magliozzi, Andrew Maguire, Mahrukh Malik, Cotey Martinez, Morgan Martini, Rob- ert McCluskey, Makayla Medieros, Neyma Mendes, Jacklyn Middleton, Bethanne Milton, Ryan Murray, Matthew Nordberg, Katrina Ogden, Oladipo Olaogun, Paul Oliveira, Abigail Oliver, Jordan Palermo, Ryan Papargiris, Zoe Parker, Kevin Patel, Monica Perdomo, Alyssa Pereira, Page 10: Noah Phelps, Bridgette Proulx, Jared Ricci, Kimberlyn Roche, Lyndsay Roy, Oscar Ruiz, Rubeena Sameja, Charles Sampson, Amanda Sch- *Why Not My Sport? ramm, James Schultheiss, Michaela Seaman, Gina Semple, Danielle Sharples, Allison Standley, Paige Sumner, Emma Szczesny, Amy Tedesco, Alex Tundel, Laura Vincent, Christopher Viveiros, Kelsey Wagner, Shanley Walker, Jessica Wall, Adam Woodhead, Samie Yusuf, and Robert *Better Playoff System Zielinski Page 11: *Students In The Scene Tuition per year according to school websites (not including room and board or specialized fees)

School Tuition Total Cost UMass Amherst $1714 $13,230 100 Rathburn Williard Drive Worcester State $970 $8,157 Attleboro, MA 02703 Bridgewater State $910 $8,052 Phone: 508-222-5150 Fax: 508-223-1579 Massachusetts Maritime Academy $1465 About $8,000 Web Address: http://www. Bristol Community College $720 (30 credits) $5204 attleboroschools.com Principal: Bill Runey Superintendent: Dr. Pia Durkin Jan. 2013 Reviews Edition 2

That’s My Boy Han Solo and Donny Bad Girls Season 9 Photo from: http://www.anonlineuniverse.com Photo from: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/bgc9?before=1338341901 That’s My Boy BGC9 By: Kenna Beech Article by: Kenna Beech Recently out on DVD, That’s My Boy, directed by “Being a bad girl is not about who’s the toughest, the loudest, or who can fi ght. Sean Anders and John Morris, is another must see Happy No, I think a Bad Girl is somebody who accepts change, who will move forward and just Madison fi lm starring well known actor, Adam Sandler and not give a damn about what other people are saying. That’s a bad girl because anyone can Andy Samberg, who preformed in a music group called fi ght and anyone can get beat up,” said Rima Mellal, one of the main characters from Bad “The Lonely Island.” Girls season nine. Last Father’s Day That’s My Boy was released in On Oxygen, this television show series is not only a place to party, it’s a place to theatres. Sandler, playing the role of Donny, is a young learn. A group of seven girls ranging from 21-29 years old consider themselves “bad” and teen who becomes a father due to an affair with a school live in a house together for a few months, in hopes of changing their behavior. teacher. Samberg, who plays the role of Han Solo Berger, Season 9 premiered last July, and each season is only continuing to excite people is Donny’s son. more. The girls are becoming more abusive-verbally, physically and mentally. Compared Berger shares an almost nonexistent relationship to previous seasons, this one really sticks out, but it’s always enjoyable and entertaining with Donny for quite some time. He becomes very suc- to watch. cessful and changes his fi rst name to Todd so people are The original girls in the house were Ashley Dye, Christina Salgado, Erika Jordan, clueless about his past. In response to questions about his Falen Ghirmai, Julie Ofcharsky, Mehgen James, and Rima Mellal. The girls who made it family, Berger tells people that his parents are dead. to the end were Mellal, Ofcharsky, Ghirmai, and Dye. Unfortunately Berger’s father, Donny, is an alco- It’s not easy as alliances are made and friendships are formed. The girls are beat holic and turns out to be a deadbeat, who owes a ton of up, and personal items are destroyed, because of their actions. As a result, replacements tax money. Berger’s mother is in jail because of her sexual arrived. Zuly Ramos replaced Salgado, Andrea Jones replaced Jordan, and Natasha Smoot relations with Donny when he was a child, so Todd wants replaced James. no part of them. Everyone partying in the beginning was always fun, but soon enough the girls Through a magazine Donny happens to fi nd a page started to clash. There was a lot of violence, which kept viewers waiting eagerly for the about his son’s upcoming wedding, and travels to Cape reunion, which has always been the best part. Cod where Todd and his fi ancé’s family are present, in an The aggression and grudges the girls carried throughout the entire experience effort to have Todd become a part of his life again. were released during the reunion. It’s a drama fi lled reality Television series that keeps Making mistakes along the way, Donny turns into viewers eyes locked on the screen until the end. the father fi gure he should have been when he stops his son The rating is TV-14, because of the violence, sex, alcohol consumption, and bad from making the biggest mistake of his life. language. Season 10, already recorded, will be premiering on Oxygen on January 15, The 114 minute movie by directors Sean Anders 2013. The show is defi nitely worth watching and deserves a rating of four out of fi ve stars and John Morris takes place in Mass. and was given an R for its entertainment value. rating for all of the sexual content, joking and nudity. It de- serves four out of fi ve stars, for its creativity and humor.

producer. Reid and Cowell became experts on judging and fi nding talent since the show fi rst aired last year. Attleboro Special Education teacher Mrs. Joyce Currier said, “Simon Cowell is too mean for the young contestants.’’ They are joined by new judges singer Demi Lovato and music sensation Brittney Spears. Even though they are judging for the fi rst time, they know how to give good ad- vice about music to the show contestants. The judges look for contestants who can bring a passionate dedication to music and who are ready to take on the pressures of being X Factor Symbol in the music industry. Photo from: http://www.worldtvpc.com/blog/ The show goes to places around America like Greensboro, N.C., Providence, R.I., Austin, Texas and San Diego, Calif. It’s up to the judges to pick the best acts to Real Entertainment To Television be one of the top twelve. Kristine Jakes (11) said, “The X By: Cathryn LaDuke factor is entertaining,” however, she added, “It needs more Entertainment has taken an exciting turn, as the popular television show, the X of a challenge.” Factor, has taken the television scene by storm. Samantha Maghakian (12) said, “I like the show There are surprising changes this season: new judges and greater talent, plus a because there’s really good people that can sing, and the dramatic twist – the winner performs at the Grammy awards in Feb. judges are funny, especially Simon. The winner will promote his or her fi rst music video while launching a Pepsi com- ELL teacher Ms. Karen Pereira said she “lost interest in the mercial, a once in a lifetime opportunity. The American X Factor contestants win a record- show.” ing contract worth fi ve million dollars, as opposed to the British X Factor, where they win Want more of the X Factor scoop? Watch FOX at a contract worth one million British pounds or 1.2 million American dollars. 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Don’t forget Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell created the X Factor, which gives to tweet about favorites on Twitter the ‘‘#XFactor.’’ It’s a Cowell even more success. This season returns with Judge L.A Reid, a successful music great competition and a show not to be missed. 2 Jan. 2013 Reviews Edition 2

Front cover of book Cloud Atlas title screen Photo from: http://www.nicholassparks.com Photo created by: Charles Arnaudo A Walk to Remember Cloud Atlas By: Nancy Pham By: Charles Arnaudo

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks is a great Spanning continents and centuries, the fi lm Cloud Atlas explores six stories, each love story. The book starts off during Jamie Sullivan and intertwined with the next. Landon Carter’s last year of high school, when they fi rst The fi lm interpretation of the novel, Cloud Atlas hit theaters in late October. The meet. fi lm is an ambitious 164 minute effort from directors Andy and Lana Wachowski (The Sullivan, played by Mandy Moore, was a smart girl Matrix). Unlike the novel, which explores each story in a solid chunk, the fi lm slices each who didn’t talk to many people in school. She sings in a story into pieces. Although at times confusing, it leaves the viewer stunned at the elegance church choir, is friendly to everyone, and loves looking at in which the Wachowski siblings tie the story together. the stars. The one thing no one knows about her is that she In some ways, Cloud Atlas is more about the viewer than the fi lm. It raises more has been diagnosed with leukemia. questions than it answers. Carter, played by Shane West, on the other hand, “Fear. Belief. Love. Phenomena that determine the course of our lives. These was the “cool” student in school, and very popular among forces begin long before we are born and continue after we perish,” said Tom Hanks who his classmates. He gets into trouble a lot and his life is the played Dr. Henry Goose. This quote explains that the fi lm leaves an extraordinary mark opposite of Jamie’s. on viewers by questioning what they believe. A twist of fate partners the two in a school play and Without the cast’s brilliant acting, starring Hanks, Halle Berry and Jim Broadbent, their lives are never the same. among several others, the fi lm would have fallen on its face. Landon falls for Jamie and she returned his love. Landon’s Hanks portrays his roles well, and paints a beautiful arc of his characters evolution. friends begin to make fun of him for spending so much Berry and Hanks star in many of the stories together with amazing chemistry. Broadbent, time with her and notice that he has changed. on the other hand, executes his characters in a jolly fashion, providing comic relief and a Jamie’s dad, Reverend Sullivan, played by Peter light to the dark subject matter. Coyote, doesn’t approve of the relationship because of In each story, a new location is featured. From vast expanses of futuristic Seoul to Landon’s reputation, causing the young couple more prob- the post-apocalyptic Earth, Cloud Atlas portrays locations that depict how insignifi cant in- lems. Her dad knew him as a trouble maker and he didn’t dividual humans are. Each landscape is vast, and empty, but the characters fi ll the void. think he was a good person, even though he attends church The actors brilliant acting, beautiful scenery and complex storytelling earn it a every Sunday. 4.5/5 stars. Published in 1992, A Walk to Remember is a rec- From beginning to end, Cloud Atlas teaches viewers about life and death, and ommended read and deserves fi ve out of fi ve stars because makes the experience of viewing it an inspiring one. of its emotional plot, which immediately captures readers’ attention. near-perfection. The 102 minute movie, directed by Adam Shank- The story behind man, was released in 2002. Finding Nemo is a simple, classic one. Following the release, people are coming life of an overprotective Finding Nemo out in the hundreds of thou- clownfi sh (voiceover Albert 3D vs Find- sands to see one of the big- Brooks), Finding Nemo gest movies ever released. chronicles Marlin’s desper- ing Nemo: Is it For animation lovers, it’s ate search for his kidnapped worth it? not surprising that Disney’s son, Nemo (voiceover Alex- By: Shaun Monast created another animated ander Gould). masterpiece. The 3D movie has a way of poking at the hearts Nearly a decade af- From the moment of even the toughest view- ter its original release, Dis- it begins, Finding Nemo ers. For some, it revives ney Pixar returns with its catches the viewers’ eyes memories of a time when animated blockbuster hit with clear, sharp graphics. Dory and Marlin share a glance Though a little subtle, the the simple message of this Finding Nemo. Only this Picture from:http//collider.com difference in graphics be- fi lm — to never give up time, Finding Nemo comes ing this former Academy movie ever. come clearer as the chase hope — was the only thing packing an extra punch: it’s Award winner. The original Finding Nemo 3D scenes leave the viewers that mattered. in 3D. Finding Nemo earned 906 pushes former viewers to just as scared as the fi sh. The Following the re- In 2003, Finding million dollars worldwide, return and experience it in colors are deeper due to the lease of Disney’s fi rst 3D Nemo was the most sig- and became the top selling 3D, if not for the movie it- 3D glasses, which don’t dull reworking of Cinderella, di- nifi cant movie of the year. DVD of all time. It was rat- self, but for the memories. the visual enhancements rector Andrew Stanton took Now, nine years after its ed the 23rd highest grossing that improve the movie to on the main role of improv- 3 Reviews Jan. 2013 Edition 2 the United Kingdom, in sup- ing the world die.” Atlas port of their newest release. Songs like “The Riv- By Liz Arruda Atlas takes a new approach er” demonstrate a new range to connecting with Parkway of sound, including harmon- band, Drive’s fan base, pulling ic female voices paired with , from By- ten years of dedication and wandering guitar riffs lead- ron Bay (New South Wales) travel together into one al- ing into a melodic thrash. Australia released their bum. The range of vocal- fourth , Atlas, on Oct. Atlas is a refl ection ist and songwriter, Win- 30, in the of past as much as ston McCall, are what truly through . It it is different. The album's stand out above everything was recorded in Los Ange- single, “Dark Days,” is just else in this album. Parkway les, Calif. with the admired a little taste of the transfor- Drive has strayed from their and versatile music produc- mation Parkway has made chug-based breakdowns to er, Matt Hyde, who’s also in Atlas. “Dark Days” isn’t deliver more technical lead worked with bands such as as fast-paced or heavy as guitar parts that carry the , , and Por- some of their other work but song. Parkway Drive’s new album cover no for Pyros. the energy of the music and The fourth track on Photo from: http://goo.gl/UAPH3 Since 2002, Park- the all encompassing lyrics the record, “Wild Eyes” way Drive has released four go back to their roots. draws in a new crowd of full length albums, Killing The song is about head bangers who are tired tivating lyrics. The strong With A Smile, Horizons, condemning the actions of of standardized Metalcore. and undeniable presence Deep Blue, and Atlas, two humanity and the way we, “Wild Eyes” is a medley carried in the music is what DVD’s, and the EP called as humans, treat the world of blast beats, breakdowns, makes Parkway Drive stand Don’t Close Your Eyes, as around us. “What will you and anthemic gang vocals. out. They’ve added strings well as an album split with tell your children when they “Wild Eyes” and other songs and a full orchestra to the , a ask you what went wrong/ on Atlas are fl ashbacks to album, making it one of the Metalcore band. How can you paint a picture and most diverse Metal albums Parkway just began of a paradise lost/ To eyes Horizons. of the year. touring with and that know only a wasteland/ The most memora- Struc/tures in Europe and How will you justify watch- ble part of Atlas is its cap- her company. DeVito). Maddy decides to stars due to a splendid plot The Lorax was re- call this lonely place, Is, be- and interesting characters. sponsible for protecting cause in Is, she just... is. The It’s recommended for young the trees, which are hairy one thing she realizes is that audiences who like funny fur balls that give fresh air she was expecting Gabriel and animated movies. to everyone, help the ani- to be there waiting for her Directed by Chris mals with food by growing but she just doesn’t know Renaud, and written by fruit on the trees, and offer who Gabriel is. Cinro Paul and Ken Daurio, a place for animals to live. As Maddy travels Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax was The trees are colorful and around Is, she comes across produced by Illumination provide fresh air. multiple objects, including Entertainment. The running The Once-ler (Ed a sweatshirt, a bracelet, and time of the movie was 95 Helms), a young adult in his a purse. She doesn’t under- minutes. twenties, made the Lorax stand what these objects are The Lorax Movie appear by cutting down a Front Cover meant to represent, or what Poster Photo from: http://amyhuntley. tree, in order to produce his Want to she is supposed to do with Photo from: http://www.imdb. com/gpage.html own products for people to write for them, until she imagines com/title/ttl482459 buy, such as sweaters, hats, herself wearing the sweat- the The Everafter and pants. shirt. Suddenly, Maddy is Animated movie By: Taylor McKenna He eventually makes a Eagle’s taken somewhere. She sees Dr. Seuss’ promise to the Lorax that Eye or “I’M DEAD. Not herself, or, the girl she used he won’t cut down the trees my parents-told-me-to-be- to be. the Lorax The Sun but would pluck the hair out home-by-twelve-and-it’s- After the sweatshirt By: Nancy Pham Chronicle? instead, but that didn’t last two-o’clock-now dead. Just moment, Maddy goes back The animated movie and he again began cutting Submit dead. Literally….” –Maddy to Is, and starts to imagine Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax was re- down the trees because ev- your work Stanton herself using the other ob- leased in theaters last March eryone wanted his products. to the The Everafter is a jects, which leads to her but came out in DVD in Dr. Seuss’ famous quote novel written by Amy Hunt- being able to communicate Aug. This movie has be- editors in in the movie is: “UNLESS ley. The storyline came to with other “ghosts,” who come very popular among someone like you cares a Room 325 Huntley when she was just help her fi gure out what young children. whole lot, nothing is going at the high in high school, after her best happened to her. In the movie, Ted to get better. It’s not,” which school or friend Maddy died. Published in 2009, (Zac Efron) is a 12 year old explains the theme and en- When Madison The Everafter is an outstand- boy searching for the one to Ken courages people to pluck up Stanton, a 17 year old girl, ing book, and deserves at thing that will enable him to their courage and pride and Ross at wakes up in the form of least four out of fi ve stars. win the girl of his dreams, do something. kross@ mist, she comes to the con- The book creates the Audrey (Taylor Swift). Ted Chris Renaud has the- clusion that she is dead. She illusion that time does not soon learns that there’s more taken one of Dr. Seuss’ chil- wakes up in a place of noth- exist, and that people are to this task, when he has to sunchroni- dren’s books and turned it ingness and feels all alone alive but also dead at the leave town to discover the into a classic family movie. cle.com.4 with no memories to keep same time. story of the Lorax (Danny It deserves four out of fi ve Jan. 2013 Fashion Edition 2 AHS nurse Gina Stephenson doesn’t prefer to wear high heels because they specifi cally hurt her ankles. “I only wear high heels on special occasions. They put your foot in an unnatural position causing shortening of the achilles tendon,” she said. “ I don’t like to wear high heels,” Bri Robitaille (12) said, adding, “I am a sprinter and I like to look the role of a champion.” “I never wear heels because of my ankles. They are already destroyed from gymnastics and wearing heels would only make it worse,” said Meri Moreau (12). McKenzie Leek (12) prefers to wear heels. “They make High Heels my legs look longer, more toned, and I get more attention, Photo by: Allison Lavoie but I also don’t like them because I’m already really tall and I tower over people sometimes when I wear them,” Walking in Style or Walking to Ruin she said. By: Allison Lavoie “Heels are my favorite shoe to wear. They accentuate my Going off to work, out for dinner, on a date, to a business conference, or to a cer- legs and increase my femininity, making me look classy emony, women slip their feet into classic stylish high heels for a clean polished look. High and elegant,” said Monica Perdomo (12). heels have been around since the sixteenth century when the trend was fi rst set in Paris. “It’s all about the outfi t,” Elena Galindo (12) said. “High Since high heels have been a fashion trend for so long, they shouldn’t be as bad for heels always pull my entire style together and make the the feet as experts state. It would be strange for someone to wear a shoe that could damage overall look classy.” the human body, but clearly that’s not the case. “I love getting dressed up and wearing heels out, but I High heels have evolved for the last 600 years, reaching new heights of 10 inches. couldn’t imagine having to wear them every day. The pain Adding platforms to the bottom of high heels makes it increasingly diffi cult to stay bal- my heels cause me is only ruining my feet rather than help- anced. ing,” said Seekonk High School student Haley Cinq-Mars Studies show that these fl attering high heels are doing damage to women’s bodies. “A (11). Harvard study showed that women who wear high heels increase their risk of arthritis “High heels cause so many sprained ankles. I have of the knee by putting pressure on the inner compartment of the knee joint, compressing sprained my ankle enough without walking in heels. I do and damaging it,” according to Dr. Luisa Dillner (). Arthritis in the knees can lead to possible wear a fancy shoe,” said 2012 Feehan alumni student Julia surgery, doctor visits, and medication, which all can cost a lot of money, take up a lot of Neto. time and cause a lot of pain. AHS health teacher Ms. Nancy Krieger fi nds it “I hate having to wear heels. They hurt my feet so much and I want to take them astonishing to see high school teens wearing high heels off after I wear them for a short time because the pain is so unbearable,” said Katrina around school, but supports the students if they can wear Ogden (12). high heels and bear the pain. “I don’t have a preference If arthritis doesn’t scare women, maybe ingrown toenails and shortening of the whether girls should or shouldn’t wear heels. They adopt calf muscle and tendons will. “Heels can even reshape the calf muscles and tendons, their own fashion and wear what they want.” She added, “I shortening them so that women who wear heels often may fi nd it uncomfortable to walk fi nd high heels to be more of a shoe to wear when you sit fl at-footed,” according to Stephanie Pappas the Senior Writer for Live Science (). by the same manufacturer, tal due to their sheepskin which allows people to fi nd material, riding boots can a unique pair of boots that be worn in the rain or in suits them perfectly. Rid- the sunshine. They are very ing boots are sold in many sturdy and do not rip or tear different stores, which also easily. allows designers to include “I have had my boots their own creative touches. for six months and they are “I love the fact that in perfect condition,” said the riding boots I wear are Foxboro Charter senior Ke- so different from everyone iana Burgess. else’s because everybody Since these boots Riding Boots has their own favorite brand last once they are pur- that they like to buy from. It chased, they can be quite Photo from: is a bit of fresh air to see dif- pricey. Riding boots can New Boots in Town ferent styles of boots walk- range from $60 up to $400. By: Kalyn Bishop ing through the hallways This is much higher than rather than the same old Uggs, which normally aver- Fads in the fashion men and women. With this recent drop Uggs that everyone owns,” age around $150. world are as common as All good things in sales for Uggs, customers said Samantha Kerrins (12). “Although a lot of dirt. All a fad needs is one must come to an end, how- are looking at a new style The boots are gen- the boots are pretty expen- “cool” person who decides ever, and this Ugg fad is no of boots — riding boots — erally made out of leather, sive, it isn’t hard to fi nd a that it is the next best thing, exception. Although it had the next sensation. They which allow them to be ver- good deal on them,” said and the trend spreads across a successful run for sev- have become popular due satile throughout the sea- Elena Galindo (12). the country like rapid wild- eral years, these boots have to the wide variety of styles sons. “I can wear mine in Riding boots can be fi re. slowly become less and and brands available. the fall, the winter, and the found in department stores Over the last several less popular recently. “Ugg Riding boots were spring because of the mate- like Macy’s, JCPenney, years, Ugg boots have been sales are projected to be originally used as footwear rial. My feet don’t get too and Nordstrom. “The best the hot commodity for all down about 33 percent from when riding horses. Lately, hot or too cold in them,” said deals are at the department ages. In the wintertime, and last year,” according to Pa- this fashion statement can Christine Dunkley (12). stores,” said Galindo. even sometimes in the sum- cifi c Coast Business Times be seen in malls, at concerts, The leather material The boots can be mer, it is nearly impossible (, ). riding boots are not made that are very temperamen- pos.com> and . 5 Jan. 2013 Fashion Edition 2 Alex and Ani purchases metals from local mills that have recycled scraps. These scraps are turned into Alex and Ani original pieces and the rest of the unused pieces of metal are sold back to the mills. Katrina Ogden (12) wears Alex and Ani bracelets because she loves sterling silver jewelry. “I like how they symbol- ize certain things because it gives a meaning to wearing them.” If a piece of jewelry needs repair or has a manu- facturer’s defect, Alex and Ani will repair or exchange the piece with the same product when it is available. Their pol- icy for a product that can not be repaired is to offer an item of equal value or a store credit. These repairs are allowed up to one year after the date the item is purchased. Bri Robitaille (12) wears her Alex and Ani brace- lets every day. “I wear them because I think the charms are so cute and stylish and they go with anything.” Anchor Alex and Ani “I wear Alex and Ani bracelets because you can Photo by: Allison Lavoie wear a lot of them at once and they look good together. You can also wear them casually if you choose or formally,” McKenzie Leek said (12). Eco-Friendly Fashion La Salle senior Kelsey Harrold loves her Alex and By: Allison Lavoie Ani bracelets. “I have so many in silver and gold that I am The newest jewelry fashion for women is the originally designed Alex and Ani always wearing them. I like how each bracelet gives the bracelets. The innovative design, created by Carolyn Rafaelian, insures that each bracelet opportunity to express your personality and can describe is made in America and is eco-friendly, providing positive energy to the body, enlighten- something about yourself.” ing the mind, and empowering the spirit. If a customer is not satisfi ed with their collectable Alex and Ani’s philosophy is to create products of incomparable quality. Each from Alex and Ani, they are able to return the jewelry with- bracelet endorses beauty, consciousness, and unity within the owner. The Alex and Ani in sixty days. Once the item is returned, Alex and Ani will collections uphold a reputation to be powerful, meaningful, spiritual and to inspire anyone give a merchandise credit as an exchange for the returned who wears the bracelets. jewelry. “I wear them because it started out as a piece of jewelry supporting American “People give me so many of the bracelets, I always workers. Since it is made in America, it supports American families and gives in to soci- seem to be wearing them. I also like to wear them because ety’s sense of nationalism. It then became a trend and now is greatly publicized and worn they aren’t too fancy to wear with casual clothes,” said by people every day. Alex and Ani’s [collection] is very inspirational to me and how they Danielle DeRose (12). came about in the modern world,” said Monica Perdomo (12). “I wear Alex and Ani’s because the bracelets de- Because each piece is pure and naturally made from recycled materials, producing scribe my personality and top off all of my outfi ts,” said this product is benefi cial to the environment while effortless to obtain the materials. Ra- Tayla Rose (11). faelian believes that creating designs that support the environment and encourage social Bishop Feehan junior Caroline Joyce believes that consciousness, allows consumers to use their purchases to make a difference in protecting each bracelet shows its own beauty in itself. “It’s not al- our planet and our future according to her website (). you make of it. That’s the best part about Alex and Ani “Alex and Ani bracelets are a great way to personalize your accessories,” said bracelets,” she added. 2012 Bishop Feehan alumni Julia Neto, adding, “You can mix and match them however Go to to buy necklaces, you want to display your personality.” bracelets, earrings, rings, wraps, or even key chains. These are great shopping options for the holidays. The Pressure to be Perfect By: Allison Lucier What is perfect? for everything,” said Attle- Hayley Ricci (10). Most people think of per- boro resident, Lisa Brogan, Once males and fe- fection as no fl aws and no mother of two. males turn twelve years old problems, but, some people For many, sports are they start to care more about don’t believe in the word, also a way to achieve perfec- their appearances. “Perfect” thinking it is not real and tion. Athletes want to show comes in to play from then nothing is perfection. their coach and teammates on out. “I don’t believe that that they’re constantly im- Boys constantly fl ip anything is perfect, nobody proving and always mak- their hair and make sure is, but I do believe that some ing the best effort with what their outfi ts match perfectly other people think that per- they do. with everything, even their fect exists and that’s what Girls have a different headphones. they want to achieve,” said way of being perfect other “If you really want Photo of Sophia Nicole Purrier (10). than sports, they’re more to look so perfect, at least Girls in high school concerned about their looks have a reason to. If you Bush Photo from: http://s1.hubimg. have always had a high being perfect. “Girls are al- don’t have a girlfriend or com/u/5287548_f260.jpg amount of pressure to be ways pressured to look nice boyfriend to impress then “drop dead gorgeous and and if you don’t everyone what’s the point? Perfect is it’s hard to concentrate on anything else,” said Morgan still have good grades,” said points it out I see it daily,” overrated,” said Jordan Gi- Fulton (9). Maya Elliot (9). said Jason Ross (10). rard (10). “With the people I counsel I see a lot of pressure to For adults, being the Before school or High school and be perfect, people get insecure and talk to me but they can perfect employer or parents work, “most girls take up middle school students can also be anxious from almost anything,” said adjustment is always aspired too. “You to about an hour and a half become insecure when peo- counselor Mrs. Sue Sherk. need to be able put a roof to get ready and even then ple criticize them. “To feel The pressure to be perfect are huge. Perfect doesn’t over your child’s head, bring they aren’t satisfi ed and still that people are always look- exist and nobody should feel that they are not good enough home food, and let them bring backup makeup and ing for your fl aws makes ev- for other people. All everyone has to do is be the best they do sports, all while paying hair clips to school,” said erybody uncomfortable and can be. 6 Jan. 2013 Music Edition 2 Rihanna’s had a long run of who was charged with as- The latest single in- “being in the moment,” with sault and making criminal cludes the lyrics: “You’re numerous number one sin- threats according to an arti- a shooting star I see/A vi- gles under her belt and mil- cle from People.com in June sion of ecstasy/When you lions of fans overwhelmed 2009. He served fi ve years hold me, I’m alive/We’re by her presence. She rein- on supervised probation and like diamonds in the sky / vents her sound year after completed six months of So shine bright tonight, you year with help from other community service accord- and I/ We’re beautiful like writers. ing to an article from Daily- diamonds in the sky/Eye to Her new songs are mail.com in Feb. 2011. eye, so alive/We’re beau- hits that mix Pop with a Releasing seven al- tiful like diamonds in the twist of dance Techno. This bums, she is a regular on ra- sky.” This is about a couple catchy mix includes “Only dio stations. Her latest sin- whose love combined is like Girl in the World,” “We gles are “Where Have You a diamond in the sky, mean- Found Love,” and “Where Been” and “Diamonds.” ing they love each other so Have You Been,” from the “Where Have You much it’s stunning, like a Loud and Talk That Talk Been” another song by shiny bright diamond that CDs. Rihanna includes these lyr- glows lastingly in the dark Criticized for show- ics, “You can have me all blue night sky. ing off her natural assets and you want/Any way, any Other Rihanna Rihanna being more natural in her day/Just show me where CDs are Music of the Sun, Photo from: http://www.magxone.com/esquire/rihanna skin, she has reinvented her you are tonight/ I’ve been A Girl like Me, Good Girl look many times, changing everywhere, man/Looking gone Bad, Rated R, and this her hair style from a short for someone/Someone who year’s new album Unapolo- Rihanna bob to a fi ery red, then to can please me/Love me getic. Some of her major hits By: Giovanni Caracmo Blondie from The Sex Pis- all night long.” This song include: “Pon De Replay,” is about Rihanna looking “Unfaithful,” “Rehab,” from Barbados, she was pre- tols style curls. Her clothing Her enchanting for someone to love her all “Russian Roulette,” “Rude dicted to be a “one-hit won- became more skin tight and voice, fi erce looks and, of night long, because out of Boy,” “S&M,” “What’s My der” at the beginning of her revealing. course, her “bad girl” sexu- her whole group of guys Name,” “Cheers,” “Talk career because of her fi rst She dealt with do- ality has attracted Rihanna that she has loved, there’s That Talk,” and “Birthday smash hit “Pon De Replay.” mestic abuse from her for- fans all around the world. this one special guy who Cake.” Now a superstar, mer boyfriend, Chris Brown, Starting off as a 17 year old has made her happy. aylor Swift’s latest singer from Britain, accom- and heart break, with piano free, confused and lonely at album Red was released last panies Swift in “Everything and acoustic guitar chords the same time / it’s misera- Oct. and is Swift’s fourth Has Changed,” which de- bringing the mood down, ble and magical,” she sings. studio album after Speak buts a more pop/dance beat while the more Pop sound- A new level of maturity Now, which was released to the album. Swift even ing songs use fun pop beats is displayed for Swift as two years ago, and sold over dares to use auto-tune, the and electric guitars to tell she explores new sounds 4.2 million copies. song style of the computer stories about fi nding love and sings about topics that The CD has more generating a voice to make and enjoying life. may come off as more adult of a pop music feel than it sound almost robotic, in “I “I Almost Do” ex- sounding than her listeners country even though she Knew You Were Trouble,” plains a breakup situation are used to. still includes her signature which is something she has where the heartbroken girl As usual Swift Country twang while sing- never done before. tries her best not to return brings fans into her personal ing about heartbreak and Swift returns to her to the boy who broke her diary, captivating them with Album cover of Taylor fi nding love. Country roots in songs such heart, a situation many girls her Indie, Country, and even Swift’s Red Red has 16 new as “I Almost Do,” “Treach- can relate to. “It takes ev- Pop feel. Swift is one of the Photo from http://idolator. tracks including the song of erous and “Begin Again,” erything in me not to call best Country singers of our com/7038452/taylor-swift-red- using her famous guitar tracklist the summer “We Are Never you/ and I wish I could run generation and shows no Ever Getting Back Togeth- playing skills and bringing to you/and I hope you know sign of slowing down any- Taylor Swift’s er,” which was Swift’s fi rst fans back to the Country to that every time I don't/I al- time soon. Overall, Taylor Newest Album: number one song on the give them a little piece of most do,” Swift sings. Swift’s new album deserves Billboard Hot 100. the original Swift sound. In her song “22,” four stars out of fi ve. It’s Red Ed Sheeran, a new The songs that are true Swift’s lyrics hit home for available on iTunes and in By: Juliana Araujo up and coming guitarist and country are the ones that all teenagers, “We’re happy, stores everywhere. reveal feelings of sadness This season Nicki this decade, and that people gangster hip hop star? Minaj will be one of the new who will audition for the “She is a hip-hop star judges on American Idol. show will do their best be- to me and I believe Ameri- The other two new judges cause a lot of young people can Idol wanted that,” said will be Mariah Carey and look up to her. Strrezsak. Keith Urban, and of course, Evan though she A fan of American Randy Jackson will still be likes Minaj on the show Idol, Emily Adame (11) isn’t by their sides. Many fans of she said, “It wasn’t a good a fan of Minaj but does feel both American Idol and Mi- move for her because she’s that the ratings will go up American Idol judging panel (far left Mariah Carey, naj were surprised that the a singer not a judge.” now that she is on the show. second left Keith Urban, second right Nicki Minaj, singer joined the American There has always She also thinks that Minaj and far right Randy Jackson) Idol panel. been confusion about Mi- will be the “nice” judge on Photo from: that the star will be on the a hip-hop star, like Jay-Z. Roman on Idol show. She felt that Minaj is Did American Idol want a By: Giovanni Carcamo the only female rapper of squeaky clean pop star or a 7 Jan. 2013 Music Edition 2 were fun, and promoters er members in bands like Pignatone, liken the decline didn’t rip bands off. Now, Attleboro based Reversion in attendance to the decline promoters are greedy and fi nd playing shows impos- of metal/rock in popular no one attends shows.” said sible. Lead guitarist of Re- music. Mercier. version, Joey Pignatone, re- “Nobody listens to In recent years, local calls his excitement for the metal anymore. Nobody shows have seen a decrease fi rst show Reversion ever wants to go to local shows in attendance, which has left played. anymore,” said Pignatone. bands feeling unsatisfi ed. “I remember show- In a last ditch ef- Adrianna Gagne, bassist of ing up to the venue, and fort, Mercier is starting a Dayton, said that Mike and expecting 50 people to be booking company, Lucky Pignatone performing with Reversion herself put all their effort there. We walked in and 38 Promotions, hoping into Dayton with no return. there were only 10. I was to improve the quality of Photo from: Musicinpictures.net “After several years crushed,” said Pignatone. shows and to increase the A Dying Scene of working with this band, Band members are attendance. “This booking By: Charles Arnaudo it’s disappointing to see looking for someone or company (Lucky 38 Pro- nothing come out of it yet. something to blame for the motions) will hopefully be Local bands don’t of local Death Metal band, We’re desperately wait- recent decline in attendance the start of something new; enjoying playing shows Dayton. Based in Cum- ing for our big break,” said and quality of local shows. resurrecting the scene,” he anymore. “Being in a band berland, RI, Dayton has Mercier. Mercier blames the greedi- said, adding, “This scene sucks – especially in to- been playing shows in the With attendance ness of promoters and the is dying, and the bands are day’s local music scene,” Providence area for several down, and the scene even lack of effort put in overall too. Hopefully it can be res- said Mike Mercier, guitarist years. harder to survive in, young- by all members. Others, like cued.” “Playing shows Continued from Ro- Dehlia Carner (11), mentoring others, which can Carner, who has high ex- cause she mostly raps,” man on Idol- pg. 7 another Minaj fan, said, “I lead to mentoring herself, pectations of Minaj. Mendez said, on decipher- ing her genre. She expects three judges. feel like she shouldn’t be and it will expand her career Teresa Mendez (9) Minaj to be herself on the Adame said, “She’s on Idol, because her style for the next generation that is very excited about one of show, and is a fan who be- unique, so she will see a of music is not American will continue to watch the her favorite singers being lieves Minaj will be the nice different point of view in Idol.” show.” on the show. “She will bring one out of the four judges. people,” as for Minaj as a Carner thinks that “I expect her to a lot of creativity.” Since According to Wet- pop or hip-hop star she said, Minaj can contribute guid- mature more in her music. Minaj is on the show, she paint.com, American Idol “Personally I think she’s a ance to future young artists. I would be surprised if she thinks new genres and new will have a two-night pre- pop star but I also think the She said, “I think it was a told someone something styles of music will be per- miere next Jan. 16 and 17 at show aimed for both as if a good choice, because she negative and she turned out formed. 8 p.m. on Fox Network. two in one.’ can gain experience with to be the mean judge,” said “Hip-hop star be- Miscellaneous

Hand was glad that who has cancer, has been Answer her idea, which came out of through the pain of losing the blue, was really making someone who had or still a difference. She is happy has it, or for other personal for Can- reasons. Cancer Sign that the club has been such “I joined Answer Photo from: http://cancer.uams. a success. cer meets edu/upload/images/cancer-institute/ “It’s been more than for Cancer because my dad lung_cancer_awareness.jpg I thought it would be,” said had melanoma cancer and Hand, who wants to keep I wanted to somehow give in Ms. raising money to make a dif- back to people who have ference in the fi ght against cancer,” said Kimberly cancer. She likes receiving Welby (10). Kreiger’s feedback from those who The students meet have been affected by can- on Tuesdays after school room, Answer for Cancer cer. at 2 p.m. and usually leave around 3. The club has an By: Nancy Pham & Taylor McKenna “I think the club re- ally helps you realize that “open door” policy. About #119, af- AHS has been of- Juniors Karissa there are so many ways you 30 students usually attend, fering the Answer for Can- Hand and Erin Jette, the can give back to society,” the most has been 60. Fund- cer club since Sept. 2011. president and vice president said Jessica Nguyen. Some raisers such as making T- ter school Health teacher Mrs. Nancy of the club, created the club students think it’s worth shirts to sell and participat- Krieger is the advisor of last year. “The girls ap- joining a club. They like to ing in the Relay for Life, are on the club. The main goal of proached me in Sept. when meet new people and fund- club activities. The T-shirts the club is to raise aware- my mother had cancer,” raise for a good cause. from 2012 made well over ness and money for can- Krieger said, “It was very “It gives you the sat- $1,000, while the club made Thurs- cer patients. Krieger wants helpful for me to give sup- isfaction of helping some- around $3,000 overall. students to make friends port.” Hand started the club one whether it’s directly or and have a good time while because her mother was di- indirectly,” said Nguyen. days. showing support for a good agnosed with cancer in Dec. Students may join the club cause. 2010. because they know someone 8 Jan. 2013 Miscellaneous Edition 2 (12). Twitter is the new craze with the short posts and funny tweets because it’s much easier than going through all of Facebook’s newsfeed. “Twitter is better than Face- book because it makes the users get straight to the point with the 140 character limit,” said Lindsay Borges (10). Twitter isn’t better just for the smaller character limit. Younger users love it because they can say almost anything and not everyone can see. It’s much harder to fi nd someone on Twitter on a Facebook because on Twitter peo- ple are able to set it to private. On Facebook you can look if you’re “friends of friends” with the person Celebrities are more open on Twitter as well, with their verifi ed accounts where they tweet information about themselves, what they’re doing and upload pictures. On Twitter, celebrities are able to be more average and say Twitter logo vs Facebook logo what they actually want to say instead of being quoted neg- Photo from: http://cdn.business2community.com atively. So, now that Twitter has its share of the teenagers and celebrities on the market, Facebook is left with older Twitter vs Facebook people. By: Allison Lucier “On Twitter there’s always something to read and There have always been competitions between the social media websites from Facebook has the same stuff for hours, including animal MySpace to Instagram. The big ongoing competition is Twitter vs Facebook. Over the abuse, abortion and ‘like if you love your grandparents or past year teens and young adults have been slowly progressing to Twitter and away from they’ll die’ pictures,” said Hayley Ricci (10). Facebook. Twitter and Facebook will not be going anywhere Facebook, which began in Feb. 2004, has over one billion active users. Twitter, anytime soon, to open an account go to Twitter.com or Fa- which started in 2006, now has over 500 million active users. cebook.com Even though Facebook clearly has more users, Twitter has grown forty percent since Sept. 2011(http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/04/twitter-now-has-1600-advertisers/). Although Facebook has been around longer and has more users, more negative then positive things are said about it. “I almost never see people on Facebook anymore. It’s so boring and pointless now, unless you want to talk to your family,” said Justin Lucier

questions as possible. If the site does not have an answer for the question, the user can submit their question to the website and Answers.com will try to fi nd an answer. “This website is very helpful. Especially for my school work, this is my number one website to go to when I need to do research,” said Jarred Mckearney (11). “I’ve been using this website since ninth grade and I still do as an eleventh grader. I love this website,” said Connor Silva (11). Answers.com On the home page there is tons of interesting news Photo from: http://www.hud- going across the top of the screen, letting the user know sonhorizons.com/pub/images/ what is currently going on in the world that Answers.com answers.jpg knows about. “The only website I ever use for anything I have Answers.com a question about is Answers.com. I’m never disappointed By: Cam Hutcheon with the answer this website gives me,” said Andrew Wil- In 1999 Answers. lington (11). com was founded by Bob Rosenschein. Answers.com AHS Class Of 1939 is a great website to receive By: Haley Brogan Ray Brogan correct information and Photo by: Haley Brogan have all questions answered Raymond Brogan is a 1939 graduate of AHS. He this website can answer remembers seeing his father take a horse and buggy to hearing problem. questions from all kinds of work down Route 1 and having to thumb a ride to school After the war, Brogan moved into a house that he different subjects. every day. built with his own hands, right next door to the house he According to the Growing up during The Great Depression, he grew up in on Robinson Avenue. He still lives there today. home page, Answers.com is said it was “extremely diffi cult, but we didn’t complain He then became an employee for Texas Instruments, work- “The most trusted place for and managed to survive.” He often went without meals, ing for 33 years. He loved his job and said, “The harder the answering life questions.” but his family worked hard to keep food on the table, by job was, the more fun and exciting it got.” This site also covers ques- growing and harvesting vegetables in their garden. When he retired, his hobby became sailing. In Sept. tions about health, commer- Brogan’s parents built a house on Robinson Av- of each year, he and his wife used to sail out of Narra- cials, fi nancial activity, and enue in South Attleboro where he grew up. He attended gansett Bay, on their sail boat to the Bahamas, where they also science and entertain- AHS, where he was on the track team and held the record spent the winter. They have made this trip ten times, which ment and technology. for the fastest one mile relay race. actually equals twice around the world. “Every time I need He loved school, which was then located on County Street They have crossed the Gulf Stream (which can be a correct information the fi rst in Attleboro. After school some days, Brogan would toss very dangerous place) 20 times. “We never showed fear,” site I choose is Answers. a football around in Capron Park with friends. said Brogan, adding, “Every day, we’d be over the side of com,” said Aidan Dubeau After high school, Brogan joined the Marines and the boat with spears, spearing fi sh and catching lobster.” (11). fought for the U.S. during WWII in the Pacifi c Theater. Younger brother, Frank Brogan, said, “He has and The goal of this web- He suffered two concussions, one of which lasted for always will be a very dependable and honest man.” site is to answer as many three days where he was unconscious and left him with a 9 Jan. 2013 Sports Edition 2 involved in go-kart racing in speed and some (known according to Go Rotax.com. as Superkarts) can reach Although that seems like speeds exceeding 160 miles a large number of people per hour, while go-karts for for a not-so-commonly- the general public in amuse- known sport, in a country ment parks may be limited with 314,684,228 people to speeds of no more than The start of a race (U.S Population Clock as 15 miles per hour. A KF1 Photo by: Mauricio Punte of 10/31/12 at 12:06), the kart, with a 125 cc 2-stroke 7,500 “karters” make up engine has a top speed of Why not My only 0.0002 percent of the 85 miles per hour. It takes University of South Carolina wide Sport? country’s population. a little more than three sec- receiver makes a stiff arm move By: Allie Gamache Why do other sports onds to go from 0 to 60 mph Photo from: Collegefootball.com receive the recognition they with a 125 cc shifter kart (6 Sometimes it’s deserve? Nearly 16-18 mil- gears), and a top speed of not enough to say, “What lion people play soccer in 115 miles per hour on long makes me unique is that I the U.S according to Wiki. circuits. race go-karts.” In today’s answers.com, which is With top speeds like society where a majority of 5.084 percent, whereas rac- this, go-kart racing has a high school students play ing isn’t even half of one danger factor. Because a go- football, soccer or track, percent. kart has open wheels, it’s the sport of go-kart racing The reason? Soccer is of- very likely that when two doesn’t receive the recogni- fered as a high school sport, drivers touch wheels, there College tion it deserves. a college sport, it’s tele- is the possibility of a crash. Football Go-karting is a variant of vised and scholarships can As a free-time activ- open-wheel motorsport with be earned from it. Go-kart ity, racing can be performed small, open, four-wheeled racing doesn’t even show by almost anybody, and it is Helmet vehicles called karts or up on college applications one of the only sports regu- go-karts. They are usually as a sport. lated by FIA, permitting raced on scaled-down cir- In a poll taken in licensed racing for anyone cuits. Karting is commonly AHS’s journalism class, from the age of eight on- perceived as the stepping seven out of twenty-fi ve ward. Having a go-kart li- stone to the higher and more people knew that go-karting cense ensures that the racers Football expensive ranks of motor- was a sport. That’s not even are safe and follow the rules sports like NASCAR and one third of the class. intended. Better Playoff System Indy Car. “I think the reason it “When my daughter By: Sam Harrington There are three main doesn’t show up in applica- told me she wanted to race In Division I college television companies with types of racing that are pre- tions is because few people go-karts, I was afraid of her football, there is something primetime games added to formed by racers: endur- actually participate in the crashing and getting hurt. very important missing. In the schedule. ance, sprint and speedway. sport,” said Guidance Con- But the track offi cials make today’s rules, there is no AHS football team Endurance racing lasts for soler Mr. Mike Janicki. each race safe and knowing more than one playoff game member Andrew Willington an extended period of time, The reason people all the other drivers around for the 70 teams that qualify (Grade 11) is not satisfi ed from 30 minutes up to 24 don’t participate in the sport her are licensed makes me for their single bowl game. with today’s playoff system hours or more, for one or is the image racing presents. feel better,” said Debbie There are 35 bowl and said, “Some of the right more drivers. In general, “When I think of racing I Gamache, the mother of a games in Division I. Teams teams don’t get a chance at consistency, reliability, and think of hill-billy NASCAR teen go-kart racer. that had a season good the championship.” pit strategy is the most im- and all the rednecks that go The hope for any enough to qualify for post Every year the top portant other than speed. to races,” said Spenser Pow- racer in the country is to season play are matched up three to fi ve teams are all Spring racing takes ell (12). receive the respect and with a team that has a simi- good enough for the cham- place on kart circuit resem- Geometry teacher recognition deserved. For lar record and that game is pionship but only two are bling small road courses, Mr. Jim Hawkins, has his more information on racing, the fi nal game of the season chosen, due to factors like with left and right turns. own race car that he races students can contact Allie for both teams. their schedule diffi culty and Tracks range from one on weekends. “I think the Gamache anytime in the There are great ben- points scored, to play in fourth mile to over one mile reason racing doesn’t get hallways at school or in the efi ts for the teams that play the big game around New in length. The sprint format the recognition it deserves is Journalism room #325 dur- in bowl games. The winning Year’s Day. is a series of short-duration because so few people do it ing fourth lunch. team earns funds for their “There’s always a races, normally for a small or are knowledgeable about school in the millions. team that feels left out, no number of laps that qualify the sport,” he said, adding, With a new playoff matter what system is in for a fi nal. Typical duration “We both know that rac- system, it will make it easier place,” said hall monitor does not normally exceed ing isn’t the red neck sport for teams to make it to the Mr. Gary Wetherill. 15 minutes or 20 laps. people think it is, and how championship. With a playoff sys- Speedway racing much fun it actually is, and Many people agree tem where the best eight takes place on asphalt or how nice everyone at races that there should be an teams make the playoff clay oval tracks, which are is.” elimination bracket with bracket, the journey to fi nd- normally between one sixth After an explanation multiple rounds before the ing a national champion is mile and one fourth mile to the class about the sport championship. This could much fairer, so any of the long. Tracks primarily con- of go-kart racing, all 25 stu- add more benefi ts because eight teams can win it all. sist of two straights and four dents now understand it is there would be more games, “There’s always left-turn corners, few tracks a sport. The more people which means more money, room for improvement,” are symmetric and often the who are educated about the plus the playoff games will said Wetherill referring to shape parallels that of an sport, the more people may have more of a demand for the college football playoff egg or a tri-oval. be willing to participate in Race Car tickets. system. In America, there the sport. The new playoff are nearly 7,500 teenagers Karts vary widely system would also help the 10 Jan. 2013 Interviews Edition 2

Bassist Steven Santangini and Guitarist Devin Highley performing at the Columbus Club on September 26th Photo (left) by: Michayla Bruno

Students in the Scene By: Liz Arruda

Students are encouraged to join extracurricular activities, many choose not to. Sometimes, school just doesn't offer what they’re looking for. Shea High School (Pawtucket) student Nate Pina and his friends went the extra mile to do something they were passionate about. Banded together, they form the musical group All Eyes On Irene. Nate Pina provides insight on what it’s like to play in a band. Question: When was AEOI founded? Answer: AEOI was founded in the summer of Aug. 2011. Q: Who are the current members and what do they play? A: The current members are Nate Pina (17) on Vocals, Devin Highley (16) and Zack Batista (16) both on guitar, Steve Santangini (18) on bass guitar and Jason Suggs on the drums. Q: Were there ever member changes? If so, who? A: Over the year and a half we have gone through three drummers: Shawn Ferland, Nick Barter, and Ethan Proulx. We had a clean vocalist, Drew Leonard, who is no longer a part of us, and two other guitarists, Josh Caron and Josh Spaziano. Q: Where do you hail from? A: We’re all from different cities scattered in northern Rhode Island. Q: How did the band form? A: Drew Leonard, Josh Caron and I all wanted to start a band so we decided to look around for other musicians. Q: What’s the hardest part about starting a band? A: This is my personal opinion, but I think the hardest part about getting a band is fi nding dedicated players. Q: How would you describe the genre of music you play? A: I would describe our music as hardcore/metal. Q: What are some of your musical infl uences? A: Our musical infl uences are the bands Everytime Time I Die, Stray From the Path, The Plot In You, The Chariot, and Structures. Q: Describe the appeal behind being a musician. A: Listening to the music inspired me. It told me so much that I could relate to and when I joined the music scene I saw bands, other local bands, and saw how they were having fun. I wanted to do the same, so I started practicing my vocals and formed a band. Q: What’s the process of writing music? A: The writing process defi nitely is long and stressful; we have a hard time trying to fi nd the right sound and meshing our ideas together into a song. Q: Do you have trouble creating music because of confl icting creative ideas? A: We always have trouble writing a song because sometimes we do not agree on the same ideas and everybody gets stressed. We all just want to accomplish something. Q: What is the most diffi cult aspect of being in a band? A: The most diffi cult aspect of being in a band would be saving up money for the band needs. To get really far and get yourself out there means having money for equipment and other necessities. Q: What was your fi rst show like? A: Our fi rst show was sold out with a band called A Faylene Sky. It was a sick fi rst show and many people showed support for us for our fi rst time. Q: What was your best show experience? A: Our best show would probably have to be our headlining show to raise money for our E.P. It was a fi ne time for all of our close homies, and we played our set twice. Q: Did you have any bad experiences? A: We have had many bad experiences playing shows throughout the year, but we always have fun because we love doing what we do. Q: What advice would you give to other young musicians who are thinking of joining the music scene? A: We would tell young musicians who are looking to start a band to not give up, fi nd dedicated players, and save some money to get nice things for the band. Q: When will you be releasing new material? A: We are releasing new material this December. Q: Do you see yourself making deals with any labels in the future? A: We all see ourselves being on a label one day, but for now we must continue working hard and get out in the world more. Q: Where do you see AEOI in fi ve years? A: I see AEOI touring the country fi ve years from now, fulfi lling dreams and living life by whatever is given to us. Making it big is a possible goal to some high school students who fi nd interests worth pursuing. All Eyes On Irene is making itself known in the Providence music scene, and can be seen performing at the Columbus Club or Firehouse 13. E-mail to book them. Staff: Juliana Araujo, Charles Arnaudo, Elizabeth Arruda, Kenna Beech, Kalyn Bishop, Haley Brogan, Giovanni Carcamo, Nicole Fontaine, Samual Harrington, Cam Hutcheon, Haley Koehler, Cathryn LaDuke, Allison Lavioe, Allison Lucier, Ben McAndrews, Taylor McKenna, Brittney Medas, Kyle Mercier, Shawn Monast, Alison Muenzen, Sasha Nieves, Nancy Pham, Andrew Wilkins Editors: Casey Cotter, Allie Gamache, Emily Lacourse Layout: Casey Cotter, Allie Gamache, Emily Lacourse Advisor: Ms. Adeline Bee

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