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A lot on our Little Women

By Hannah Keough, BP Asst. Editor

This past weekend, Berkshire repetition of lines, and constant thespians presented the play Little criticism. It is what inspires those Women. For weeks leading up actors and actresses to completely to the production, the cast, crew, step out of their own skin and into director and some loyal Berkshire the costume of their character. It alumni worked tirelessly to per- is how to deal with/undermine the fect the production for the stage. pressures of being on stage, be- In order to prepare for the cause, as stated by senior Dayna show, the thespians spend time in Rackozy, who plays the eldest sis- rehearsal, working on delivery of ter, “Meg”, in the play, “You have their lines and blocking on stage, to make sure that you don’t… and when school is let out early mess up, because everyone’s and after-school activities are you must practice to be perfect thought I could handle. Being the riding on you.” And seeing that cancelled, the cast gets together through both mistakes and flaw- focus of a story I really adore… perfection is nearly impossible, as a group to run through as many less practice. It is really the best thing that has when a mistake does occur, it has scenes as possible. Each aspect Acting as the lead, “Jo”, senior happened to me, for sure.” Above to be integrated into the motion of of practice can prove to have it’s Aiden Burkley must spent extra all, Burkley says the most crucial things on stage as though it were challenges. Junior Josiah Cheung, time and effort to train herself aspect of the performing arts is intentional, so to the unknow- who played the role of “Laurie” for the stage. Burkley has been to respect others working on and ing eye, the performance appears in the play, says the most difficult in virtually every Berkshire behind stage, because no matter seamless. part of preparation is “getting production since her freshman their position, every member is Also playing into the appearance comfortable when all eyes are on year, from The Suessical through crucial to the finality of the pro- of the performance is, of course, you... Practicing your lines and Cinderella, and upon being cast duction and shares a passion for the set, constructed and perfected messing up because its practice; as the lead, Burkley discloses, the performing arts. by the stage crew. that’s the hardest thing for me “It’s something I have always Passion is the driving force personally, but it trains you for dreamt of doing, but never really behind the hard work, relentless Continued on insert the stage,” because in theatre Thanksgiving? What you need to know By Nick Misconin, BP Staff Writer

With the school year blazing by most have lead to some confusion of how the first students look forward to the holidays and Thanksgiving went down. holiday breaks. Thanksgiving break, being the Thanksgiving was always a holiday in first holiday break of the year, is highly antici- America, right? Well not quite, Thanksgiv- pated. The holiday itself is wonderful: lots of ing was actually declared an official holiday food, family and much more. What if I were by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. He did this to to tell you that everything you thought you ease tensions during the Civil War and used knew about Thanksgiving is a lie? Well, I’m the holiday as an example of unity. Holi- sorry to do this, but in the name of historical days are seen as a symbol of unity because it facts I must give you a history lesson on our brings people together to celebrate a common turkey-chomping holiday. cause. Originally Thanksgiving was the fourth The first Thanksgiving is typically Thursday of November. Later, Theodore referenced as a feast between the colonists Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving back to the and Native Americans, right? Yeah, that never third Thursday of November. This was done and potentially peppers), and Indian corn. Po- exactly happened. This feast actually was to prolong the Christmas shopping season tatoes and sweet potatoes were not introduced celebrated as the start of the harvest season, by a week. The general public disliked this to the colonists yet at this time. They were which was already a holiday celebrated as action and Roosevelt moved it back to the later introduced throughout the 19th century. early as a hundred years prior. Also, the only fourth Thursday of the month two years later. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time reason some of the Wampanoag tribe arrived Okay, so the pilgrims probably had to to catch up with family members and enjoy at the pilgrim’s village is because the pilgrims have eaten some turkey, right? great food. Maybe this year you now will be were firing off their rifles in celebration of Unfortunately, no, they did not have any tur- able to educate those about what Thanksgiv- the harvest. Due to the fact that the Natives key at the first Thanksgiving. They did how- ing was really like. Of course, the Thanksgiv- outnumbered the pilgrims 2:1 they allowed ever have fowl, venison, pumpkin, succotash ing of then and now is much different, but the Natives to celebrate with them. This could ( a dish containing corn and various beans things do evolve and change over time. 2 Sports November 2017 Behind the scenes of injuries by Rachel Breckenridge, BP Staff Writer Injuries, what athletes (and coaches) fear most, are an It can be intimidating, but it is important to be strong and unexpected part of any sport, and the severity of it can rise to the occasion. depend. Athletes train all year to compete in the sport they Being involved with your team and supporting them is love, or worse yet, get hurt playing a sport that isn’t their one of the best things to help the healing process. It can number one priority. There is a significant mental battle lift spirits and motivate you to work even harder to get that accompanies an injury, and is far more challenging back on the court/field with them when you are healthy. than the physical aspect (which is often not realized). By sitting and watching the game, you learn more about The most common severe injuries among athletes are a your sport from another perspective that will help you torn labrum in the shoulder, severe ankle sprains, any tear- when you return. By sitting out, it makes an athlete men- ing of significant ligaments/tendons in the knee, and con- tally strong by having to watch the team; when the athlete cussions. These injures keep athletes at the high school, returns, they become a better and more positive teammate. collegiate, and professional level out for a significant pe- It is important to find small things to make you happy riod of time, depending on the severity. Most injuries, like and lift your spirits during your injury, because it is easy some of the ones listed, can involve intense physical ther- to get down quickly. Watch the sport you love on TV, or apy, and the word athletes dread to hear, “rest.” The most simply just hang out with your team. Associate yourself challenging part of any injury is attempting to keep a posi- with people that are supportive and understanding during tive attitude, even though everything at the moment seems this time; you will realize these kind of people are essen- to be going wrong. It is easy to be negative and take the tial. There is plenty of fear that comes along with an inju- easy way out by doing so, but negative thoughts will only ry, the fear of the extent of time needed to sit out, surgery, slow down your progression and add to the already rough and the rehabilitation process. Focusing on what you can mental battle. There are so many thoughts to balance dur- control in order to help yourself during this time is essen- ing the healing process; however, it is proven that positive tial to the healing process. The mental process for any ath- thoughts and energy are one of the best sources of heal- lete from the highest to lowest level of sports remains the ing. When positivity is on your mind, it begins to help you same. The same feelings of helplessness, disappointment, heal physically and give you more energy to improve your and fear remain similar. During your recovery, you realize focus toward your goals. many things about yourself you have never known, main- A few ideas that can help you get on the right track to ly because they had never been discovered. An athlete having a more positive attitude can be seeing a sports can discover inner strength, courage, and new attitudes. psychologist, practicing meditation, or simply writing Your motivation is more powerful than ever, and the love yourself positive reminders every day. Focusing on what for the game is increased beyond comprehension. It is you can control you will realize will keep your mind the best feeling in the world reaching your ultimate goal, focused on moving forward. After all, you cannot change getting cleared back to full activities. The excitement to the result of the injury, but you can control your attitude in return to practice and the first game back is almost un- respect to the impediment. manageable. Not only do others see a difference in your personality, you become more confident in yourself. When you return to practice, your attitude is completely differ- ent. You feel appreciative that you are healthy and able to play; you begin to focus on the positives, and not let the smaller things affect your performance. Injuries are known to be one of the most difficult chal- lenges an athlete can endure, it is important to embrace the struggle, learn new things about yourself and appreci- ate things you never had before. When you return, you feel nothing is impossible, and can begin to focus on your new goals.

Photo courtesy of highpoint.edu Although your goal for returning to your sport may seem far away, and the rehab may be daunting, making small goals for your progress is key. Creating small goals will help you recognize that, although your ultimate goal seems distant, the right steps are being taken in order to get there. The smaller goals help keep you motivated to compete against yourself; during an injury, athletes real- ize that their biggest competition is themselves. This is a time where you are in control of your destiny in terms of returning to what you enjoy. November, 2017 3 Features me the means to experiment through writing, I just really and post them on my Youtube with different art variations. enjoy it. I guess I do like mak- channel. Artist What does art mean to you, ing characters that are like How were you inspired to do features and why is it so important? people I’d like to see in the your music? I don’t think that you need a world, people I’d possibly re- My uncle influenced me to by Aiden Burkley, BP Staff Writer meaning or reason behind art. late to or like to be, depending start posting my music on At Berkshire High It’s kind of a free for all, and on the characters. Then again Youtube. Though, artists like School there are a multitude that’s why I like it. some of my characters are ter- Dave Matthews and Amy of hidden talents in its stu- ribly shady. Winehouse inspired me a lot. dents. Not everyone knows Maegan Gaffney- Why is it so important to I grew up with a lot of calm- what some decide to spend Writer you? ing music surrounding me and their free time on- be it sing- I love creating worlds and teaching me. I also really love ing songs, painting land- What genre of writing do characters and stories. It’s like writing and always have. scapes, or writing poetry. you enjoy most? Why? you literally take nothing and What does it mean to you, I like writing adventure, usu- make something, which is re- why is it so important? Jess Skedel- ally with aspects of sci-fi or ally rad. I really like sharing my ideas Multi-media artist fantasy. I like it cause it’s fun, From one of Maegan’s pieces: through my music, and maybe and it’s something that no one inspiring people. It’s such a “Petyr stood on the edge of the What kind of art do you like can actually experience in the good time to be coming up real world. water, daughter in his arms. She with ideas and creating things to do most? was hardly a few weeks old, skin What inspired you to begin with all this technology at I don’t really have a specific dewy and partially scaled. She writing? hand. Right now my music is art. It’s kind of all over the did not cry when she was born, place, like me. I was such a tiny baby when I rather her breathing came out just a hobby, but I would love What inspired you to do started writing I don’t remem- in rasps. Her mother had drawn to expand it. your art? ber. I think I just really liked her into the water, but there her Find her music on I didn’t really become pas- stories. breaths came no easier. She was Youtube at How do you express yourself a cursed creature, born from a sionate about art until Ms. Liz Ward: Leikala became my art teach- through your writing? blessing now absent.” er. She’s provided opportuni- I don’t think I really con- ties for me and she’s given sciously express myself Liz Ward- Singer-

What kind of music do you do? I play , occasionally, and it’s mostly acoustic. I play my own songs that I write Jess constructed this glass pattern in Ms. Leikala’s art class. Garlic Herb electric mixer on low speed. corn Picky 5. While potatoes are cooking, 1 (15 ounce) can creamed Mashed melt butter in 1-quart sauce- corn Potatoes Potatoes pan over medium-low 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn- by Heather Papp, BP Staff Writer Ingredients: heat. Cook garlic in butter bread mix All across America, Thanks- 3 pounds russet potatoes, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring fre- 1 ounce sour cream giving is celebrated in dif- peeled and cut into fourths quently and being careful not ferent ways. Most people eat 1 teaspoon salt to brown butter, until garlic is Directions: turkey, some eat chicken, and ¼ cup butter or margarine very soft. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees others even eat duck. How- 2 cloves garlic, crushed 6. Stir in milk and herbs. F (175 degrees C). ever, what seems to vary the ¾ cup milk Cook until thoroughly heated. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine most is the type of potato. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh 7. Add milk mixture to butter, whole corn, cream Between four types of pota- chives mashed potatoes; beat until corn, corn muffin mix and toes, Berkshire students chose ½ teaspoon chopped fresh smooth and creamy. sour cream. mashed as their favorite. thyme leaves 8. Season with salt and pepper 3. Fold all ingredients togeth- Because of the many tastes ½ teaspoon chopped fresh to taste. er, pour into 2 quart casserole they can have and the creamy rosemary leaves dish. texture, it’s understandable Salt and pepper to taste If you aren’t a fan of mashed 4. Bake for 1 hour. why mashed potatoes are a potatoes, you could also try Thanksgiving favorite. Since Directions: other meals! there are so many ways to 1 Place potatoes in 4-quart make mashed potatoes, here saucepan; add enough water Cornbread is one way to include them in to cover potatoes. Casserole your Thanksgiving dinner: 2. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. 3. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 Ingredients: 1/4 pound butter, melted minutes or until tender; drain. This poll reveals most of Berkshire’s 4. Mash with potato masher or 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel preference on their potatoes. 4 Politics November 2017 Conflict in China by Catherine Lillibridge, BP Staff Writer

In recent news, there have and allowed it to become a been rumors surrounding the communist superpower. Communist Party of China, Crony capitalism is a predom- removing current president, inantly free market economy Chinese President, Xi Jinping. (Photo courtesy of indiaaware.com) Xi Jinping, from power. Xi but allows for regulation and leadership and seize state Morning Post, Zhou is the Jinping has been president government intervention. power” states the chairman of highest-ranking Chinese offi- of the People’s Republic of After his selection, Xi ush- China Securities Regulatory cial to be convicted of corrup- China since 2012, after the ered in a new era of authori- Commission, Liu Shiyu. This tion in party history. Critics former president, Hu Jintao, tarianism and assertiveness statement makes Liu the first of Xi believe that his purge was arrested. He is the son in the country. But the ques- Chinese official to speak out of Chinese officials is used of one of the Communist tion still stands. Why do against former leaders arrang- as intimidation to secure his Party’s founding fathers, Xi high Chinese officials want ing a coup against Xi Jinping. power in China. What this Zhongxun. Despite being sent to remove him from power? Since the selection of presi- means for the future of China to the countryside for re-edu- The answer is quite simple if dent in 2012, Liu also claims is unclear as of now. It is cation and hard labor in 1968, you actually think about it; Xi that Xi Jinping has been tak- unknown whether or not Xi Xi embraced the Communist expelled those from the party ing action towards ridding the will run for president again Party and joined it in 1974 at who he believed were corrupt. country of corruption. Liu also in 2022, but it is not out of the age of 21. With an increas- Among these expelled and states that “Xi Jinping, with the question. If Xi continues ing popularity in the party, Xi arrested were Bo Xilai, Zhou the historical responsibility to purge officials because of Jinping was selected as presi- Yongkang, Ling Jihua, along as a proletarian revolution- corruption, the world could dent in 2012. with a couple others who held ist ... cleared up huge risks very well see a totalitarian Xi Jinping came to power high positions in the party. for the party and the country. dictatorship in the country. It hoping to enforce Maoism “[Xi] addressed the cases of The central leadership of the is unexplored on what this as well as crony capitalism. Bo Xilai, Zhou Yongkang, party with general secretary could mean for the United Maoism is a communistic Ling Jihua, Xu Caihou, Guo Xi Jinping as the core saved States and our ties toward the political theory based on the Boxiong and Sun Zhengcai. the party, saved the military country. It is also unknown teachings of former Chinese “They had high positions and and saved the country over on how President Trump will political leader, Mao Zedong great power in the party, but the past five years ... He saved handle the situation but it can on the base that he led the they were hugely corrupt and socialism” (Hindustan Times). be inferred that it will not be Cultural Revolution in China plotted to usurp the party’s According to the South China taken well. What you need to know about North Korea By Stuart Horvath, BP Staff Writer was a major issue. The war Korea was equal to In 1950, 70,000 North lasted three years and ended 100 kilotons of TNT. Korean soldiers traveled with a stalemate. This began large across the 38th parallel and The threat of North Korea paranoia of a sudden began the attack on the South has played a role in the North Korean nuclear which started the Korean United States since then. threat. Donald Trump War. This was the begin- They tested their first nucle- has been handling the ar weapon in the fall of 2006. North Korean situa- Kim Jong Un waving to a crowd. (Photo courtesy ning of the conflict between of cnn.com) the United States and North The test was successful and tion particularly well. prepared to defend both the Korea. caused a 4.8 magnitude After the recent tests, Donald United States and its allies. In North Korea, kinder- earthquake. They tested the Trump stated that North Kim Jong Un won’t take garteners are taught that bomb in Pyongyang North Korea “will be met with fire action because of his pas- America invaded the North Korea. The most recent and fury like the world has sion for his regime. Kim and started the issues, but is test occurred on September never seen.” This shows that Jong Un loves what he has not true. America joined in 3rd 2017, and North Korea Untied States is not afraid to done with North Korea; he with the South to fight the claims the test was a hydro- defend. He also said that if loves the regime he has cre- spread of communism, and gen bomb. To put this into North Korea continues the ated, and doesn’t want to because the Soviets were perspective, the bomb the testing, the U.S will have ruin any of the things that supplying soldiers and aeri- United States dropped on no choice to “totally destroy he has created. It would ruin al vehicles to the North. The Hiroshima was equal to 20 North Korea.” These tests everything if he attacked the fact that the soviets were kilotons of TNT, and the by North Korea affect the U.S or the territory of Guam. helping spread communism most recent test by North whole world and Trump is (Continued on insert). November 2017 Editorials 5 by Robert O’Conke, BP Staff Writer X out X-mas in October While it’s too difficult to to the opportunity to make lost what these words had newfound insight of my Junior Spencer Price, ignore and too infuriating money. once truly meant. instructor as more than when asked about his to forget about, Christmas The lengthy season does Ever since Christmas a teacher, but more so a favorite Christmas mem- season starting in early more than just affect other began infecting other friend or even a father ories, passively said, “I October this year was an holidays; it stresses par- months, the season figure to me. really enjoy unwelcome surprise. Most ents as well. Hunter Lynn, becomes so long and I was around “We’ve begun to snow days.” people would agree that English teacher, says that drawn out that I welcome 13 when he treat the season as Asking for October and November the stress “comes from the end of the three-month wanted me to elaboration are a spooky and thankful knowing what [Christmas] period where stress is try out a new an excuse to shop yielded little time in contrast to the ever should mean and what high and pocket-cash is he had rather than the results as he looming consumer season meaning society gave low. Sophomore Josiah purchased. To good time it once answered, which comes earlier and it. It’s stressful to bal- Schindelar comments on me, the banjo “I like to earlier every year. his feelings about had the most was.” do noth- “But Robert, (one inno- previous Christmas melodious ing.” On a cent boy with a crutch and seasons saying that: tone and graceful sound bit more interesting note, rickets may ask), why do “We’ve begun to that I had ever experi- sophomore Peter Brent you hate Christmas?” And treat the season as an enced. He then looked at gets excited for Christmas to that I answer… I don’t. excuse to shop rather me and said two words: as “Every Christmas Eve I love Christmas: the fam- than the good time it ‘Merry Christmas.’ The [he goes] to a family get- ily, the food, and selfish- once was.” Schindelar true joy of the Christmas together at [his] cousin’s ly… the gifts. But I also also sees the effect of season had been reserved house, and it’s a pretty love all the holidays dur- American consumer- for this moment where I good time.” Families often ing the 11 months between ism on Christmas. had learned that he had take the Christmas time to the Christmas’ beginning Yet, there are people seen that my potential had come together. and end every January- who enjoy this trag- It’s because of November. Each holi- ance the actual mean- ic winter phenomenon. memories like these day, such as Halloween ing and society’s mean- People such as these take why people hang and Thanksgiving, has its ing with my kids. I often the joy they feel during on so closely to that own unique and interest- take them to soup kitch- a genuinely wonderful special time of year. ing history and tradition. ens to show them what time and push it to a point However, those They offer more than just Christmas really means.” where it becomes lacklus- memories become cavities and food comas; But does that mean that ter for those around them. less meaningful they bring people togeth- companies are to blame This is understandable, as when that special er in their own respects. for this saturated season? a lot of people’s favorite time is ALL the time. Whether you’re watch- Well, Hunter believes that memories come from this Through my talks and ing a scary movie with “we can blame companies joyous season. Cameron conversations with a loved one or gathering and businesses, but we are Layne, exceptional senior people such as Layne around a feast with fam- really the ones to blame for and capitalist, recalls and Schindelar, my ily and friends, both sea- embracing this meaning.” a memory very dear to grown exponentially.” heart grew three sizes that sons deserve their rightful Our society is so stuck on him that happened on the When hearing this, I began day… then shrunk another time. It doesn’t help that the concept of love and sacred 25th of December: to understand people’s four, becoming a black more than often all forms appreciation being shown “It was a defining moment stigma with increasing hole from which Christmas of media become slaves through a receipt we’ve in my life that gave me a Christmas-time. cheer cannot escape. To kill a mockingbook. By Elizabeth Ward BP Staff Writer books” and that the lan- affected the country in the walk around in it.” Mrs. both [sides]. One, it can be guage in the book “makes early 1930’s. Other stu- Kiczek also feels saddened offensive towards people, Picture this: You’re kids uncomfortable”. dents, Emily Lobdell and that schools would remove and another thing is that it reading the novel To Kill Sophia Ward, a freshman Tori Vannoy, feel the same the novel from their cur- teaches people about what a Mockingbird, and you who is currently reading To way. They also believe that riculum. She states, “clas- happened back then.” come across the “n” word. Kill a Mockingbird in CP the book can help educate sic literature often unites a There are mixed feelings What do you do? Do you English l, has some things students about racism back broad spectrum of people about the situation. Some ignore the word and con- to say on the matter. “I think in the early 1930’s. by enabling them to think say that it is good that some tinue reading? Do you it’s stupid because the only Mrs. Kiczek, our fresh- about important, though schools banned the novel, complain and say it’s offen- reason why they’re taking man English teacher who sometimes uncomfortable, and others say the novel is sive? Some students feel it the book off their reading is currently reading To ideas.” necessary to have in educa- made them uneasy, so here list is because people are Kill a Mockingbird with Other students feel tion. The novel itself brings is what some schools are ‘uncomfortable’ with the her students, feels that the differently though. Bianca knowledge of how racism doing to fix the problem: use of some of the lan- novel shares a good mes- Ramos, a freshman who is affected the country in the Schools in Mississippi, guage.” She explains that sage with her students. The also reading the novel says past, and it’s also a really North Carolina, and when she comes across the most important moral that that the schools are right to good book in general, but Virginia are taking the offensive language in the she gains from the novel is take the book down. She some students feel discom- novel off of their reading novel, she just reads past it, the importance of empathy, explains that some people fort while reading the book list because of its offensive because to her, “it’s just a that we “never really under- might get offended by the due to its language. So in language. Schools that are word.” stand a person until [we] language represented in the the future, let’s just hope banning the novel have all Ward also feels that consider things from his novel, but she also feels that Berkshire doesn’t try to stated that they can “teach the book is a good repre- point of view… until [we] that banning the novel is ban the novel as well. the same lessons with other sentation of how racism climb inside of his skin and a bit excessive. “I can see 6 Editorials November 2017 graduates from 1D by Claire Milano, BP Staff Editor Throw all misconceptions to the wind, 7. Some speculate this is due to the adoration of purely acoustic track entirely raw and full of because Harry Styles is making an image for millions of fans, yet it truly is an passion. Focused on the smooth and sweet himself. From 2010 to 2016, One Direction amazing song. A mixture of piano and electric sound of the acoustic , ’s was the hottest thing since . Millions guitar reminds us of . Styles melody perfectly accompanies the soothingly of fans around the world worshipped their sings about the armageddon we as humans will strong vocals and genuinely sentimental gorgeous accents and looks. Unfortunately for face if we don’t make peace with our enemies: and reflective lyrics of distant loves and us, they split up early last year. We had to say “We never learn, we been here before/Why are relationships.” This love song reminds me a tad goodbye to our twelve-year-old visions of love we always stuck and running from/The bullets?/ of 1D’s “I Wanna Write You a Song.” Similarly, and hope for the world and graduate to different The bullets..” That in and of itself is the most both songs are meant to be love notes to a sounds and styles brought on by each member important message we should take from this significant other. Both tracks make me think individually. With Zayn moving to R&B, Louis . that they are intended for the listener, in thanks and Liam moving to pop and rap, and Niall The album starts to pick up speed with for the love and dedication put forth. writing close to his Irish home roots, “Carolina.” This upbeat tune features strong At the halfway point, Styles completely we are left to question: What happened to bass guitar and funky vocals to create a switches directions to show us his true rock- Harry? whimsical 70’s ballad, perfect for late summer star self with “Only Angel.” The beginning Harry Styles made his acting debut in July nights. It’s a true “post-boyband” classic, of his album acts as more of a transition 2017’s Dunkirk, a film about the great Battle breaking through from the restrained musical from boyband music to raw, uncut “Harry of Dunkirk in World War II. Simultaneously, lyrics of One Direction: “She’s got a family Styles” music. This upbeat tune features a he created a solo album that truly sets himself in Carolina/So far away, but she says I remind soft, orchestral sound at the beginning, then apart from his former bandmates. her of home/Feeling oh so far from home/She immediately cuts to a more electrical guitar- describes him as “a true rock & roll prince, a never saw herself as a west coaster/Moved all based chorus. Here is where it gets a little sunshine superman, a cosmic dancer in touch the way ‘cause her grandma told her/ ‘Towns, unsuitable for younger listeners. Intended for with his introspective acoustic side as well as better swim before you drown.’” Senior Aiden 20-somethings, “Only Angel” talks about his his glam flash.” Released May 12 this year, Burkley reminisces, “It reminds me of the guilty pleasure: Bad Girls. Once we reach the Harry Styles is a mixture of pop and alternative Drake and Josh theme song!” It’s funky and bridge, the background starts to take a Nirvana- rock. His self-titled album contains 10 songs surging with energy to lead us through to the like turn, with smooth electrical guitar echoing meant as a love note to , the Beatles, next track. seemingly around the room. and the Rolling Stones. It has an amazing 4.3 “” slows us down yet again. Like The final tune I will be analyzing is stars on iTunes, based off of 4,443 reviews (and Rolling Stone comments, Styles seems true to “Woman.” Being my personal favorite, this counting). According to Vanity Fair Magazine, himself when he talks about personal situations: jazzy hit creates a relaxed tempo for the listener “It’s mix of space rock and “[Styles] sounds brassiest, most confident, most to easily groove to. With a serious “Bennie and Sunset Strip scuzz and Brit-pop nostalgia himself when he gets vulnerable.” This tune is a and the Jets” beat, this song is the embodiment telegraphs a depth, a considered weight. The little on the depressing side, with a “glass half- of Styles’ growth as a solo artist. Amplify album has an undeniable undertow.” This is a empty” feeling. He sings about being empty describes it as, “a real modern funk-rock score for men and women alike, so shed your on the inside after splitting with the woman he track that will make your whole body sway false impressions about Styles and jump head- truly loved: “Same lips red, same eyes blue/ unwillingly.” If you were to listen to just one first into great music. Same white shirt, couple more tattoos/But it’s song from the tracklist, this would be it. We are led into this record gradually, with not you and it’s not me/Tastes so sweet, looks Styles proves himself to be a successful solo the soft acoustic guitar and blended folk so real/Sounds like something that I used to artist with this amazing new release. Graduating background of “Meet Me in the Hallway.” The feel/But I can’t touch what I see.” With echo-y from One Direction was the first step. The 70’s vibes given off are reminiscent of The electric guitar and soft vocals, Styles really second was to create a set of songs drenched in Beatles. The lyrics create a nostalgic feeling plucks at our heartstrings. If you’ve been his personal touches mixed with classic rock n’ discussing the problems people face everyday: with Styles since his One Direction days, you roll hits. Rolling Stone admits, “Through it all, “I walked the streets all day/Running with would know that he and had a he manages to steer clear of all the traps that the thieves/’Cause you left me in the hallway/ real “swift” relationship. Her classic look is a ordinarily sabotage a boyband star’s solo move. Give me some more/Just take the pain away.” red lip to bring out her bright blue eyes...seems But as the whole album proves, there’s not a With the soft music in the background and suspicious to me too. thing ordinary about this guy.” Harry Styles is psychedelic echo-y vocals, we start to get a feel Styles’ second single “Sweet Creature” the perfect title to this album, simply because it for what Harry is truly capable of. radiates One Direction vibes. With soft, indie is the physical embodiment of his musical (and “Sign of the Times” sets the pace for Styles’ acoustics similar to Vance Joy, it’s no wonder fashion) style. After listening to this set, you’ll album by being a hit single for Spring/Summer this is a fan favorite. Here’s what Amplify, an be craving more and more. of 2017. It crashed into Billboard Music’s #1 online music magazine, has to say about the spot almost immediately upon release on April folky, acoustic single: “Sweet Creature is a... 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by Lexi Caponi, BP Staff Editor TheAccording to the Merriam-Webstertruth of the about plane has never been found. untruths homes on the day following the Evidence included secret dictionary, a conspiracy theory is, This disappearance has been flight’s disappearance, which had messages that could be heard by “a theory that explains an event or the second deadliest event, with a been previously denied. playing Beatles’s songs backwards situation as the result of a secret total loss of 239 people, involving Some theories are relatively and art on album covers that allude plan by usually powerful people or a Boeing 777. The first deadliest normal and make sense, such as to the death of their friend. More groups.” being Flight 17, which was also a a hijacking or system malfunction. specifically, the original cover of the This article will delve into two Malaysian Airlines flight. Other theories, like the phantom Yesterday and Today album featured conspiracy theories, the first being The reason all of this is so cellphone hypothesis that says that the Beatles posed amid raw meat the disappearance of the Malaysia shady, aside from an entire plane family members and dismembered Airlines Flight 370 (MH370). MH370 going missing, is because of the of Flight 370 doll parts, which was a scheduled international inconsistencies that occurred passengers heard “Many people also was supposed passenger flight that disappeared on while investigation took place. For ringing (as opposed to symbolize March 8, 2014. It was scheduled to example, Malaysia Airlines’ chief to a busy/off signal) claim the at the end McCartney’s fly from Kuala Lumpur International executive initially said air traffic while calling the of ‘Strawberry Fields gruesome Airport in Malaysia to Beijing Capital control was in contact with the passengers’ phones Forever,’ Lennon is accident. Many International Airport in China. The aircraft two hours into the flight, after the plane saying ‘I buried Paul.’ also believe last voice-contact the aircraft had when in fact the last contact with disappeared. This that the album with air traffic control was at 1:19 air traffic control was less than has lead family However, Lennon cover for Abbey a.m., half an hour after take-off. an hour after take-off. Also, three members to believe claimed that the actual Road is another The flight was supposed to last five days after saying that the aircraft their loved ones are lyric was ‘cranberry clue. The cover and a half hours, and the plane had was not transporting anything still alive, but unable sauce’, though many is symbolism enough fuel for eight hours. hazardous, Malaysia Airlines’ chief to answer their for a funeral After continuously missing check- executive said that potentially phones. theorists don’t believe procession, with in times with air traffic control, dangerous lithium batteries were Another wild that.” Lennon seen as a a captain of another aircraft on board. The police also had a theory is that the heavenly figure in tried to contact MH370. Contact miscommunication, saying that plane was sucked into a small black white. Ringo, in black, is seen as the was established, but the captain Malaysian authorities visited the hole. A poll posted on CNN showed undertaker, and Harrison, in denim, reported only hearing static and homes of pilot Zaharie and co-pilot that 9% of people who voted thought symbolizes the grave digger. Finally mumbling. According to radar, the Fariq on March 15, during which that it was very likely the plane was McCartney, barefoot, is the corpse. abducted by aliens. While no one The songs also hold clues to actually knows what happened to his death. When playing a section Flight 370, we can definitely rule out of “Revolution 9” backwards, the this crazy theory. phrase “turn me on, dead man” can Paul is dead is a conspiracy theory be heard. Many people also claim that sparked many more like it. This the at the end of “Strawberry Fields theory states that Paul McCartney Forever,” Lennon is saying “I buried from the Beatles died in 1966 and Paul.” However, Lennon claimed

Photo courtesy of /fontsinuse.com was replaced with a look-alike. It that the actual lyric was “cranberry all started with a rumor in January sauce”, though many theorists don’t A malicious red and infamous illuminati triangle that are supposed to inspire fear. 1967, saying that McCartney had believe that. plane deviated westward from its they took away a flight simulator gotten into a car accident and had All these clues that point to the original path of travel, and flew near belonging to Zaharie. Malaysian died. Then, in mid-September of death of McCartney are said to have Australia. Many believe it ended police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said 1969, a group of college students been placed in the music because up running out of gas somewhere this was the first police visit to those wrote articles proclaiming that Paul of the guilt and grief the band felt. around the southern Indian Ocean. homes. However, on March 17, the McCartney was dead and that the Though if Paul really is dead, then his Pieces of the aircraft ended up government contradicted this by evidence was in the lyrics and album replacement is still at large. washed up on beaches, but the bulk saying police first visited the pilots’ art of the Beatles. A lesson on learning by Jacob Wichert, BP Staff Asst. Editor We have all been there. You wherever it may have been, we of the material, or even better measured as students, and as will be sitting at your desk, have been told that our poten- application and analysis of the people. staring at the inanimate object tially bright futures depend on material, and severely impacts We have come to accept housing the vital ink that is the letters and numbers that their self-image when they fail the presence of the inherent- a unit test. Your palms sweat we earn throughout our time at to do so. Amy Pfiester, senior ly flawed letter grades in our and perhaps even your hands school; that member of schools because it makes the start to shake. Every movement, our value NHS confirms observation of students easy, every insignificant sound from to society this, explain- because determining the indi- the clock ticking, to the chat- as human ing that “it vidual growth and effort of stu- ter of another class from down beings is harder to dents, even within smaller school the hall is amplified. If you fail, depends on maintain a districts such as Berkshire, is too your grade sinks. If you pass, our ability strong self- time consuming and difficult for you manage to stay afloat until to memorize image when higher-ups to waste their price- the next critical assessment rolls material and my grades are less time on. Regardless, the around, to renew the unreward- perform well Ben Pelletier devoting all of his time in low.” mental health and stability of ing cycle that is our school sys- on tests. study Students students cannot be ignored. We tem. The issue here is that students are taught to regurgitate facts are fed the same general belief There is little doubt in my today, more often than not, quickly and accurately, rather every day: the youth of today mind that every student here at feel pressured by our school than understand why those will shape the world of tomor- Berkshire has felt the same, or at systems to achieve high GPAs facts are, and how they impact row. Still, this begs the question. least a similar anxiety to the one through any means possible, us as people; all because this How can our youth find the time described above, and frankly, which takes away from their is what ensures that the all- to plan for the future when they who can blame them? From the learning experience by encour- important “A” will be present must devote all of their effort moment we set foot inside of our aging memorization over true on our report cards; because towards maintaining a 4.0? first elementary school building, learning and understanding this is how we are objectively 8 Editorial & Feature November 2017 The Environment and You . . . . A Satire Sam Martinjako, BP Staff Veteran As the days pass by, surely you’ve the namesake for Shakespeare’s best panies came into being in order to weapon was never used and their gov- noticed how strangely warm you’ve play, Julius Caesar, who was quoted invent a new fridge that was more eco ernment was toppled. But that’s all in been feeling. In contrast to previ- as saying about Coolius, “That I was friendly, though the sunflower seed the past. Nowadays people are more ous years, I actually have been able constant Coolius should be execut’d, industry did everything they could concerned that the current President to go outside without my winter And constant do remain to keep him to stop them. However, times were of the United States is causing our coat. However, that was a wonder- so”. These Chlorofluorocarbons con- changing, and people were tired of globe to heat up due to his lack of fully sunny July day and probably tinued to be problematic for the next eating sunflower seeds every time regulations of the use of sunflowers as the highlight of my year. Or, at least couple thousand years until they they wanted a snack. They just want- power sources in industry. He claims it would’ve been, if not for the ever- became a really big deal in the 1960s. ed the heat-producing produce to be that this is all a Chinese conspiracy: so-negative context surrounding this Refrigerators were hardly popular drastically reduced. And so, an anti- that they made up the sunflower story phenomenon. It’s been on the news until then due to the trend of needless- sunflower movement was established, in order to stop us from using them for quite a while now; perhaps not ly throwing out food. This was so poor leading to the creation of (Stop the to their full potential. The Chinese everyday, but often enough so that people and pigeons alike could not Sunflowers and Save the) Earth Day responded to this by saying “什么?” everyone should know what it is. have it, which was found quite funny in the 70s, and coming to an end in the but the message came in an envelope Alright, no more subtlety, I’m talking until the Poor and Pigeons’ Rights 1990s. The damage was done though, with a sunflower printed on it, so the about the big GW, you know, Global movement began. At any rate, fridges and the evil plants had already pen- president wasn’t having any of that. Warming! were now a staple appliance of every etrated a hole in the earth’s protective Now, here we are, uncertain whether Climate change has been a big deal home that did not want to seem dis- layer so that they could better com- or not global warming is truly caused ever since the invention of the refrig- criminatory. However, this released municate with their mothership: The by the sunflowers, if China is behind erator in Ancient Rome so long ago. even more Chlorofluorocarbons into sun itself. it, or if the president has his facts Coolius Offocles created the original the air than ever before. Luckily, humans were smarter than wrong. We can only hope that the prototype of both the freezer and the During the Poor and Pigeons’ Rights these malicious botanical entities. We truth will be revealed in the future so fridge in order to keep food from movement, a tablet inscribed upon by finally convinced the sunflower com- that the ultraviolet threat of the sun cooking by itself under the hot Roman Coolius was also discovered in Italy. panies that people would continue does not return to us prematurely. sun. He also invented ice cream by It foretold of the horrendous envi- to buy sunflower seeds and invest Be sure to keep up with the news pure accident when he put milk into ronmental effects that would occur in them even after the flower geno- so that you are prepared for future his fridge and some sugar cane fell because of the molecules. The world cide. Fools, they were, but human- environmental mayhem. Personally, in, though that is a story for another was to warm up due to the increased ity is lucky for this fact. Nobody ate I get my news from the most trusted time. Either way, this early fridge was amount of sunflowers popping up sunflower seeds anymore, and now and renowned sources on the internet: important for a number of reasons. around the globe. Sunflowers, of everyone had a fridge that wasn’t try- Clickhole and The Onion. First, it proved that the Romans course, get their name not only from ing to kill the planet. Moving really liked wasting food since almost their sunny and friendly appearance, forward, the early 2000s were nobody had one. Second, the device but also from the fact that they will a bit harsh for environmen- was comprised of complex materials eventually produce enough heat to talists. Rumors spread that such as stone, metal, and a question- destroy the entire world. Unnoticeable Iran had a special kind of able amount of salt produced the first before due to previously stated rea- bomb that’s sole purpose was known traces of Chlorofluorocarbons. sons, the public now started to realize to bring back the sunflowers This was troubling to say the least, it was sadly true. Sunflowers were by mutating normal flowers but not troubling enough for Coolius sprouting almost everywhere. After into mini versions of them. It not to be sentenced to death before he all, the molecules are Chloro-Fleuro- was referred to as a WMD, a could do anything about this discov- Carbons. Chloro refers to the chlo- Weapon of Mass Defloration, ery. His execution was probably due to roplasts within the flowers, Fleuro and America was determined people referring to him as the “Cooler of course refers to the flowers them- to never let them use it. So Caesar”, which was not taken well by selves, and carbons indicate life or the U.S. declared war against An artist’s interpretation of the sunflower threat. the acting ruler of Rome, as well as organic material. And so, many com- Iran, and long story short, the Burton History Timeline Lexi Caponi, BP Staff Editor June 1798- The Umberfield family 1803- The first log schoolhouse first cemetery. 1921- Electricity was installed in was the first to arrive in Burton was built. January 1842- The second Burton High School. July 1798- The first house was 1806- Burton Academy was built. Academy burned down. The 1926- The water tower was erected. built at the end of spring street. 1810- The academy burned down. Whiskey Party was the culprit. 1929- A miniature golf course as December 1798- The first child, 1812- About 60 Burton men served 1861- 223 Burton men served in the put up in Burton Park. Riley Honey, was born in Burton. in the War of 1812. Civil War. 1931- The Log Cabin Sugar Camp 1800- A man named Shannon 1819- The second academy was 1868- The first high school was was built in Burton Park. It was the was the first to die in Burton. He finished. built, and the first term of high first municipal maple house in the drowned while attempting to cross 1823- The first County Fair was school was served. country. the Cuyahoga River. held in Burton’s Park. 1873- Brick stores were built on 1936- The last year that the high 1802- J.S. Cleveland opened the 1824- Simeon Rose donated one East Main Street. school was held in the building that first store. and a half acres to be used as the November 1877- Burton was home is now the Burton Public Library. to the first telephone in Ohio. 1936- The new high school opened September 1884- The second high on North Cheshire Street. school was built. 1940- 209 Burton men served in 1890- The Opera House opened. World War II. Later it became the fire department. 1948- Burton celebrated its 1897- Burton was illuminated with Sesquicentennial and a time cap- electric light for the first time. sule was buried. 1910- The first water mains were 1959- Burton Elementary was built put down in Burton Village. on Carlton Street. 1913- North Cheshire and Spring 1970- Belle Kennedy remodeled a became the first paved streets in restaurant and renamed it Belle’s Burton. Colonial Restaurant. It is now The 1913- Trafficking laws were enact- Smith Restaurant. ed in Burton, which included a speed limit of 10 MPH. Photo courtesy of swikipedia.org 1917- 31 Burton men served in The Log Cabin Sugar Camp in Burton was built in 1931 and is still in use today. World War 1.