A PublicAtion of MonMouth regionAl high school

may 2007 • volume 44 • issue 07

“Prom is that magical time of year when

rs “A high tuition cost does “[Jackie] Kavendek finds “Over the past few years this tragic

A graduating students cause themselves not have to be the one nothing wrong with play- plague of stealing has infiltrated the unnecessary amounts of stress to organize an thing keeping a student ing like a girl, since for her, very locker rooms students use every elaborate night that will ultimately end in sore orts from attending the college inions P that is pretty good.” day for phys-ed.” P news

s feet, massive headaches, and tragically bruised of his or her dreams.” o – page 04 – page 05 egos.” – page 03 the college ye – page 06 Pinkus, McLaughlin, & L... Oh, My! By Michelle Conde Staff Writer eeing the teach- ton as the green villain, the benefited our class,” said ers all dressed wicked witch. However, stu- fellow senior Elena Faagai. “S up and with dent Alyssa Gentile, a junior, The play was a big hit due make up on, singing and played the role of Dorothy. to the students’ enthusiasm dancing, just really surprised Director Anthony of watching their teachers in me,” said junior Caitlin Ri- Greco, a senior, organized funny costumes, which were gney, “It was the rehearsals borrowed from the commu- a side of them The teachers were with the fac- nity theatre in Marlboro. “I thought the that I’ve never silly, but it was very ulty. “We held seen before.” rehearsals ev- teachers in their costumes The cast of this entertaining to see ery day for four were just hilarious,” said year’s “Wizard them recite lines weeks,” said junior Hollie Joaquim. Shea of Oz” consisted from the movie. Greco. “I think

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Regional’s very overwhelming by own faculty. Sci- – Joey Junay, sophomore for the teach- ence department ers, but the

“ Photo supervisor Ms. outcome of the Above: The players, Mr. Blair played the roles of the hard work was worth it.” Pensabene, ALyssa Gentile, flying monkey and the head The money Mr. Pinkus, Mrs. Mclaughlin, of the munchkin city, while raised by the tickets and Mr. L, all want to go home. the drama department’s very went to the senior class. own Mr. Liebenberg played “It’s good to know the role of the cowardly that” the students are help- Left: Alyssa Gentile lion. Rounding out the cast ing the senior class,” said and Mrs. Famelio are were science teachers Mrs. senior Danielle Garcia. not in Kansas anymore. McLaughlin as the callous tin “I am glad that they man, Mr. Pinkus as the dull students went to the play Photo by Luke Hall scarecrow, and Mrs. Wolver- because the entertainment

blood drive The Buzz At MRHS By Asia Johnson Martin Staff Writer On April 26, Monmouth Regional The latest from the May Principal’s Advisory held its annual blood drive Committee meeting sponsored by the Central Jersey • The bathrooms next to the commons are finished af- Blood Center. Over 67 students ter being renovated. and faculty donated blood, • Due to the increase in theft in the boys’ and girls’ generating 53 pints. Although locker room, students and the administration are frustrated. this ties the record set in 2005 Mr. Teeple is asking that students help prevent thievery by for the most pints, MRHS nurse watching out for one another’s stuff. Therese Cahill says, “We have • The LIFE Club asked if they could raise money for bigger and better plans for next a solar panel for a building. Teeple says that one solar panel year.” Principal Teeple enjoyed is not going to do anything and asked the LIFE Club to re- donating blood to the cause, evaluate their proposal. • Teeple gave out homework to his committee mem- saying, “I like to give blood at bers. He asks that the students analyze the 2006-2007 school least twice a year.” year and tell him what they liked and disliked about this year and what they would want to change. Above: Junior Ryan Daly • Dates To Remember: Middle: Mr. Teeple o May 22: Leadership Awards Bottom: Junior Joe Yglesias o May 24: WLHS Inductions o May 28: School Closed o May 30: Rude Awakening o June 1: Senior Prom. No School for Stu- dents! Photos by Francesca Martelli Falconaire May 2007 features 2 municated with their partner they text message their girl- Text Mess-age Love by cell phone calls or texting friend/boyfriend 5-10 times a hourly, between midnight and day or more, and 64% of these By Michelle Turli Staff Writer 5 a.m. One in three teens say students said that they do ar- he widespread addic- ing relationships in this not actually talking on the that they receive text mes- gue through text messaging. tion to text messaging day and age of technology. cell phone with their girl- sages either 10, 20, or 30 times Teen arguments Tamong teens can make All hours of the night, and friends or boyfriends, they are an hour by a partner asking through text messaging could it difficult to put the phone throughout the day—has this often text messaging them. questions such as, “Where be enhanced by the fact that down. Cell phone bills cer- become a means of emotional An article by Dory are you?” “What are you do- words across a screen are often t a i n l y abuse for teen relationships? Devlin, “Cell Phones Can Aid ing?” and “Who are you miscommunicated and misin- do not In “Teen Dating Abuse Teen Dating Abuse,” points with?” according to Devlin. terpreted. A few text messages l e a v e Made Worse by Technology,” out a survey by Teen Research In an MRHS survey here and there are a decent way parents Dr. Jill Murray, a psychothera- Unlimited about teens and dat- of 118 students, 45 responded of communication. However, happy, pist, told ABC News that this ing. The statistics show that “yes” to being in a relationship, when it gets to the point that a n d harassment caused by technol- available technology may and 95% of these students in the an entire relationship seems o f t e n ogy is an “electronic leash.” be causing more controlling relationship responded “yes” to have become one long text this is Teens are definitely using the and manipulative behavior in to having text messaging. Out message that barely fits the charac- technology as means of com- teen relationships. The survey of these students who are both character space limit, tex- teristic munication, but perhaps it found that one in four teens in in a relationship and have text ting could become a problem. Photo by Francesca Martelli of dat- is overdone. When they are a relationship said they com- messaging, 58.14% said that Caffeine the Fair Way MRHS alumn opens fair trade brewery ORGANIC LOOSE LEAF By Bill Yadlon Staff Writer TEAS n a world where most high of protecting the producers For Kennedy, her inter- Roastery offers qual- BLACK TEAS PRICE/2 oz BAG school graduates go on to in international trade by pay- est in organic and artisan coffee ity, affordable coffee ASSAM ESTATE $4.29/2 oz BAG nine-to-five jobs, it is sat- ing a fair price for imported began six years after graduating guaranteed by fair trade DARJEELING 2ND FLUSH $6.39/2 oz BAG I ENGLISH BREAKFAST $4.29/2 oz BAG isfying to know that one of goods such as sugar, rice and high school. Her new store had and most of Kennedy’s HUNAN $5.99/2 oz BAG MRHS’s own alum, is cur- particularly coffee. This way, an extremely successful grand blends are organic. She OOLONG/GREEN/WHITE TEAS PRICE/2 oz BAG FIVE PEAKS GREEN JADE $5.39/2 oz BAG rently fulfilling a dream. Ali poor farmers in foreign, pov- opening on Saturday April 14, also offers loose leaf JAPAN SENCHA GREEN $7.69/2 oz BAG Kennedy, a graduate of the erty-stricken nations are able and she hopes to continue her teas. Kennedy says her KORAKUNDHA GREEN $5.39/2 oz BAG PAI MU TAN WHITE $5.39/2 oz BAG class of 1994, recently opened to get out of poverty through success. “It’s not all about the only regret is that she PINHEAD GUNPOWDER GREEN $5.39/2 oz BAG her own coffee house, Asbury quality commerce. The stock money,” says Kennedy, who in wishes she could have WU YI OOLONG $5.59/2 oz BAG HERBAL/TISANES TEAS PRICE/2 oz BAG Park Roastery. Not only is the market normally regulates the addition to paying more for the started this project soon- CHAMOMILE $4.99/2 oz BAG business intended to benefit price paid for a foreign crop, coffee, also pays licensing fees er. Anyone interested in ORANGE ROOIBOS $4.69/2 oz BAG FLAVORED/SCENTED TEAS PRICE/2 oz BAG herself, but to ensure the in- but the fair labor union, which to the Fair Labor Organization. supporting an MRHS CINNAMON SPICE BLACK $4.99/2 oz BAG tegrity of fair trade, an idea licenses companies such as the “When you are doing something alumnus or learning more EARL GREY BLACK $4.99/2 oz BAG about fair trade can visit GINGER BLACK $4.99/2 oz BAG she feels passionate about. Asbury Park Roastery, con- you love, for a living, the mon- GINGER ORANGE PEACH GREEN $5.39/2 oz BAG For those who do not trols the price, and insures the ey doesn’t mean all that much.” www.asburyp - JASMINE GREEN $4.99/2 oz BAG know, fair trade is the idea integrity of international trade. The Asbury Park arkroastery.com. MELON WHITE $7.39/2 oz BAG MOROCCAN MINT GREEN $4.69/2 oz BAG Slang 101 RASPBERRY BLEND $4.99/2 oz BAG By Emalee Rodriguez, Michelle Turli, Michelle Conde, and Matt McIntyre Staff Writers Now that the hall- e a c h e r s Slang Translation Slang Translation may hear way slang has A combo between “chillin’” and “relax- He was buggin’ “He/she was acting crazily.” students, Chillaxin’ been decoded, T ing;” The ultimate term for laying back. Wilin’ out! Synonym for “buggin” but do they you never know A dance move in which an individual Faked ya out! “I was kidding and you fell for it.” know what they Drop it like it’s what teachers will hot should quickly drop to the floor as if they That’s busted! “That is not cool.” are saying? Af- were holding something that was on fire. be caught “chill- ter asking teach- Word is bond reassuring someone that you are telling Sweet “That is cool.” axin’” one minute ers at MRHS for the truth My bad “I am sorry.” and “droppin’ it phrases that they Dipset 1) referring to the hip-hop group 2) True Dat “That is true.” like its hot” the stating the fact that one must leave have heard, the Fresh “You look clean-cut.” next. MRHS’s Falconaire was What’s good? “What is not bad in your life right now that very own prin- Word up “You are right”; a term of agreement. able to compile you would like to talk about?” Or “What’s cipals already up?” a list of the most Frontin’ the act of denying seem to know 1) when one is engaged in a game of Hot mess “You look tacky.” frequently used Ballin’! the lingo. As- slang terms from basketball 2) a great accomplishment What’s poppin? “What is happening?” sistant Principal “That is so ______(Insert anything MRHS. For all That’s so gay Hater “Why do you have to rain on my parade?” Larkin, thinks he negative not regarding homosexualuality).” the teachers Psych! “Just kidding!” is “fresh,” while Feel me? making sure that one comprehends Principal Teeple, out there, and Beat 1) not wanting to follow another’s students, who another person directions 2) losing in some sort of way advises students, feel left in the G’ed ‘em/Broke 1) the act of fooling another person or to “You go get jig- Chuck Deuce a gesture one would make when leaving dark, here is a ya neck! dupe 2) the act of stating a fib, creating or a gesture to imply the lack of desire to gy with your bad another person to look in a certain direction lesson for you: engage in conversation self.” Who says that teachers can not be sweet too? alconaire Writers F Jacqueline Bui Michelle Turli Editorial Policy Layout Editors The Falconaire will accept written and graphic material for publication in the Falconaire Editor in Chief Michelle Conde Courtney Wyville from students, faculty, and administrators provided it is of interest and value. We reserve Sarah Boyd Michelle Futerfas Matthew Conte William Yadlon the right to reject any material that we consider inappropriate. The Falconaire reserves the Sports Editor CJ Pratt Joseph Dejesus Contributors right to edit any material received for publication. Matt DenBleyker Adviser Alyssa Grossman Caitlin Ens Statement of Purpose Assistant Editors Dawn Collett Luke Hall Leah Moreno To provide a graphic forum of dialogue and expression. To provide the school and Asia Johnson-Martin Sophonie Hilaire Mike Persson community with information concerning the important issues and activities pertaining to Matthew McIntyre students,facultyandadministration.Topublishaninteresting,readablenewspapersatisfy- Emalee Rodriguez Janet Venezia ing the needs of the students and the Monmouth Regional High School Community. Thomas Millington Jessica Wessels Head of Photography Corinne Oppito Francesca Martelli Julie Rutan Virginia Sanchez Falconaire May 2007 the cOllege years 3 College Fears Paying the Price By Jackie Bui Staff Writer an opinion oing off to college may seem like heaven to an By Matt Conte Staff Writer underclassman. But take it from the standpoint ecently my family the above mentioned “country European exchange programs, Gof a senior; someone who is actually going and I have gone on club” perks rather than for an to prime rib slicing stations through the process of preparing to live on their own. Rmany beautiful day- education. And being that most in the cafeteria, to Roman- Here are some of the fears seniors feel towards leaving trips where we have had higher educational institutions esque inspired architecturally the luxury of watching and can smell the money in your designed buildings, by the this fall and venturing off into the world of college, and enjoying such delicacies as pockets like sharks can smell end of the open house one can words of comfort from alums who have been through it. equestrian societies, cricket blood in the water, an “extras” easily feel as though he/she Fear How to Deal clubs, gourmet food, and and “perks” rat race of sorts has just entered “Lifestyles professional-grade fitness is booming among colleges of the Rich and the Famous.” facilities. What is more, all for the sheer intention Although I must “Adapt- “The way I adapted to the new social atmosphere was to always leave the we were graced with the of getting students’ money. admit that I, like many, was ing to new privilege of being able to dorm room’s door open to meet people, Never more obvious mesmerized and sold on the social atmo- sit through a breathtaking is this fact than during college/ go to the social events and join some of perks offered by various sphere.” performance held in a world university open houses. For the clubs, hang out at the campus center colleges, my family and I -April Hug- renown musical theatre and instance, during an entire day would always take a deep all the time, go on the trips they provide. gler a pulse- pounding sporting filled with activities, only breath and come back to a Just be yourself and hang out with people event carried out in a 50,000- about an hour of it is actually simple philosophy: We are with your major. It’s not that different seat, domed stadium. Who spent listening to deans and paying for an education. from high school, you have friends that would have thought that all professors discuss what goes are in your classes and then people from this could be done just by on in their classrooms. Once the dorms that you can make friends visiting college campuses? that is over the “Sugar Daddy” with. Don’t go home on weekends. That Then again, in effect begins and the schools really helps the social life and gets rid of today’s world where the try to extract a deposit out of ya homesickness.” average private university/ by showing off multimillion- -Dan Stecz, class of 2006 college costs around $40,000 dollar assets. From Olympic a year, it seems as though quality swimming pools, people are paying more for to free concert tickets, to “Getting “Usually you and your roommate won’t along with see eye to eye on certain things, but you my room- need to learn to deal with each other Funding the Future mate.” and to respect each other. You’re going -Nicole to need to give in on certain things and By Alyssa Grossman Staff Writer Daniel compromise. But if you are willing to do he cost of tuition how much money may be available. However, there is that, you will be fine.” for a four-year available to them should go an abundance of scholarships -Jerry Cheng, class of 2005 Tcollege averages to Hessa.org. The site has a available to anyone with from around $20,000 Tuition Aid Grant Estimator any income. Many colleges to more than $40,000 along with other information have their own scholarships a year. The price of a about paying for college. which a student is “Level of dif- “Yes, the classes you take in college are college education is not A family of four automatically considered ficulty of the hard but if you budget your time well you going down any time who makes $40,000 a for upon acceptance. classes.” shouldn’t have a problem. Remember that soon. In fact, tuition tends year or less is eligible for A high tuition cost -Sarah Lipari for every hour you spend in class its two to increase from one financial aid. Students does not have to be the one hours or so of homework. So if you budget year to the next. “Many who have single parents thing keeping a student your time well and don’t goof off you parents do not have this or receive free or reduced from attending the college should do fine. Just remember that there money,” says Mr. Zorski, lunch are also likely to have of his or her dreams. With are thousands of people going through the same thing so try not to worry about it.” Monmouth’s volunteer this opportunity available to the right advice and enough -Kyle Cappelli, class of 2006 financial aid counselor. them. For families making time and research, college- He says that there is a $50,000 to $75,000 a year, bound students will find tremendous amount of financial aid is not quite as that help is available. funding available. The “Losing touch “You can stay in touch with anyone problem is that many with old you want to, facebook and AIM make it families are not aware friends.” extremely easy to drop someone a quick that this help is available. -Rob Lyon hello and you can always call. Plus, every- Financial aid can one comes home for Christmas and even be broken down into three when you don’t talk for a few months the categories: scholarships second you see each other, everything just and grants which do not goes back to how it was.” have to be repaid; loans, -Brielle Danko, class of 2006 which are paid back over a set period of time; and work study, which allows “I’m afraid that “A lot of people feel that way at first about students to attend school my expecta- going to college, but once you get into the while working to pay for tions towards full swing of things, you’ll get used to it. It an education. However, college will be might take a little adjusting to, but college Zorski warns against too high and is going to be the best time of your life. taking out more than when I get So make the best of it, and don’t waste $10,000 a year in loans, there, I will be Photo by Matt McIntyre your time fearing disappointment—you since students have only disappointed.” might miss out on all the exciting aspects ten years to pay them Senior Martika Bell knows all about the FAFSA -Angellina of college!” off. Students and parents form that students must fill out if they are looking Vargas -Marni Herskowitz, class of 2003 who would like to see for financial aid for college. Falconaire May 2007 SPORTS 4 You Play like a Girl College By Corinne Oppito Staff Writer ave you ever been of- tournaments up until she was and easily made the team. fended when some- Commitments 12, but then took some time She continues to improve By Emalee Rodriguez Hone told you that off for about four years. “I got [daily],” Goode says. Dur- Staff Writer you played like a girl? Well back on the horse to return to ing the first few days of try- to junior Jackie Kavendek, all of the irreplaceable good outs Kavendek said she was e have all sat on the sidelines and watched Mon- it is a com- m e m o - extremely nervous as they mouth’s best athletes succeed at their sport. But pliment. As r i e s , ” set out to the driving ranges. Wwhere will they continue their athletic career? the only girl, K a v - “At first it was awkward Thomas D’Ambrisi Sam Martini and the first e n d e k talking with the boys, and Football Softball in MRHS s a y s , it seemed like they were Monmouth University Philadelphia University history on “ a n d still trying to figure out if I the “boys” for the was a serious player or not,” Paul Shweighardt Sam Rooney Monmouth p u r e Kavendek said. But she Football Softball R e g i o n a l l o v e continued to make conver- Rowan University Brookedale Community golf team, of the sation, and proved to them College K a v e n d e k game.” that she was true at heart. Jaren Edwards finds noth- After the first week or so, Football Jeffrey Roche ing wrong W h e n the nerves wore off and the Gettysburg Baseball with playing Kaven- team accepted all the new- Montclair State University like a girl, dek de- comers. “She is actually Charles Cox since for cided to better than a lot of the kids Track Mike Sevilla her, that is r e t u r n who tried out [and] is very U of North Carolina Baseball pretty good. to the consistent,” says junior Ed Iona College sport in Carnes of the golf team. Chris Cox Beginning March Personally Kavendek feels Track Joe Connors around the fourth grade, Ka- 2006, she waited until the that she is doing well, as University of North Carolina Baseball vendek gained an interest spring of 2007 to talk to head she competes against the Brookedale for golf from the time she coach Mr. David Goode, who boys from other towns, Caitlyn Shaw spent at the driving range encouraged her to try out. and overall the team is Basketball Christina Monaco with her dad. She signed up “Jackie took lessons, worked 11-5. Kavendek says she University of Sciences in Lacrosse for a camp, and instantly fell hard, and when she felt con- proudly “plays like a girl.” Philadelphia Pfeiffer University in love. Kavendek played in fident enough she came out Brittney Powell Mary Spanarkel Basketball Lacrosse Sports NOT Wanted Kean University Rowan University By Asia Johnson-Martin Staff Writer Georgio Ballentine Cait Schultheis practice inside all over the onmouth Regional request goes to the Board Wrestling Lacrosse/soccer school at the same or dif- students play vol- of Education to be voted on. Kutztown University Georgian Court University Mleyball and floor If the Board of Education ferent times. When spring comes around it is the same hockey in gym class fre- gives the request a “yeah,” Anthony Bongarzone Kate Roselli situation with the fields. quently almost every mark- the sport becomes a club Wrestling Dance If someone out there ing period. Students give the first and then eventually be- Rutgers University University of the Arts most praise to volleyball by comes a junior varsity team. still feels the need to peti- saying, “If we had a volley- Many students have tion the school to institute ball team, I would join it.” tried to petition for the imple- another sport, please con- Then they stumble upon the mentation of a new sport, like sider the most important question, why don’t we have volleyball, and have failed. factor, the funding. Does volleyball as a school sport As it turns out, Monmouth Monmouth Regional have when it’s obviously the most Regional is set for school money available to fund an- popular gym activity? In fact, sports. The administration other team? Though it would why doesn’t Monmouth Re- worries that by the implema- be nice to have a volleyball gional have ice hockey and tion a new sport might hinder team, an ice hockey team, boy’s lacrosse either since other sports, “If we started or a boy’s lacrosse, the fact there is a significant amount a boy’s lacrosse we might that it would put a damper on of people who would be up lose baseball players or other sports teams by possi- for the sports? Senior Chris track athletes,” said DeOrio. bly taking away their players Poyner is up for it, “I wish Students must also or taking up their field/gym our school would have hock- consider the many sports that space is too much of a risk ey and lacrosse for guys.” Monmouth Regional has and for Monmouth Regional. The process of a stu- the amount of practice and Photo by Matt DenBleyker dent trying to get the school field space to launch a new sport starts that is avail- In what baseball coach Mr. Jarmusz called a “terrific mo- off with a student and com- able. Maybe ment,” sophomore outfielder C.J. Pratt became the first munity supported petition. M o n m o u t h baseball player since 1994 to hit the free steak sign dur- ing a varsity plate appearance. The feat came during the Next the athletic director, R e g i o n a l fourth inning an April 30 game against Long Branch, when does not Mr. DeOrio would have to Pratt hit a soaring fly ball to deep left-center-field, which “investigate” the request. If have enough eventually came down directly upon the “Free Steak” tar- DeOrio okays the request, field space or get. “I knew I hit it [the ball] well and the fact that it hit the it is sent to the administra- gym space. Free Streak sign made it even better,” said Pratt. tion to see if there is fund- During win- Making good on his promise, Coach Jarmusz ing for it. If the administra- ter, all winter awarded Pratt a gift certificate to Applebee’s. tion approves ot then the sports teams TCID:BW The Falconaire May 2007 news5 Not-so-petty Theft By Matt Conte Staff Writer or many students at also been robbed,” says senior Monmouth Regional Krislin Yosuico. Thus the FHigh School, gym question arises, is Monmouth class is a time chock full of Regional doing enough to such various activities as stop these criminals from volleyball, basketball, leisure pilfering in the locker rooms? walking, and theft. Yes, that is “Theft is the worst part right, theft. For over the past of my job because of the fact few years this tragic plague that it has victimized so many of stealing has infiltrated the people and is so hard to stop,” very locker rooms students says Assistant Principal Larkin, use every day for phys-ed. “We are always looking to do In fact, it is common place to more in terms of security.” enter a locker room right after The problem however, is that gym class and find lockers since the locker room is such a swung wide open with their private place for students, the contents either stolen or administration and faculty have thrown all over the place. been stuck between a rock and From cell phones, a hard place, legally, in terms of Monmouth’s first ever Night of the Arts had everything from to money, to sporting security measures. “We legally live Step Team and Jazz Band performances, to the display of stu- equipment, locker room theft cannot put eyes [cameras] in the dent artwork, to a fashion show featuring students’ own creations. has become so rampant that it locker rooms, but myself and has driven many students to Corporal McBride are always believe that nothing in one’s calling other schools looking for locker is safe. “I have had other solutions to this problem,” W many things stolen from me, says Larkin, “We are taking New York? including two iPods, pants, every reasonable measure H Twelve months after the approval of a new development and a cell phone.” says senior to deal with this nuisance.” deal, Ground Zero is becoming a very busy construction Ricky Persson, “Do I feel safe So until the infestation site. Steel columns for the Freedom Tower, the tallest putting my belongings in the of phys-ed theft dies down, be A of five skyscrapers being built to replace the Twin locker room? Absolutely not. careful regarding what is put Towers, peek above street level, and concrete has been Do I have the option of not into gym lockers. Mr. Teeple poured for the tower’s foundation. “The believability bringing my things with me points out that although he T’ factor now is real,” said David Childs, architect to gym? Of course not. Do I is not opposed to students of the Freedom Towers. The complete rebuilding feel that the administration having ipods or cell phones of ground zero is expected to be finished by 2013. has been sensitive to literally in school for after-school use, S ­—Mike Persson thousands of dollars worth these devices are not to be of theft? Regrettably, no.” In used during school hours for H Iraq? addition, the threat of burglary educational reasons. Such items President Bush warned Congress that he will continue has also immersed itself into would be more secure if placed to veto war spending bills, adding that they contain a the female locker room. “I in hallway lockers because A timetable for withdrawal of the troops. The bill would have had $100 stolen from according to Mr. Larkin, provide $124.2 billion, $90 of which would go to the war inside my locker and I know “Nothing has been reported P in Iraq and Afghanistan. The rest of the money would plenty of other girls who have stolen from hallway lockers.” fund domestic programs. The Democrats hope to have a bill ready by June 1, which requires troop withdrawal by P July, depending on the progress of the Iraqi government. The Victims ­—Janet Venezia The people below are just a few of the MRHS stu- E dents who have had their belongings stolen in the Netherlands? gym locker rooms. Joan Huibers of the Netherlands has constructed an N actual arc out of cedar and pine. The arc is roughly three stories high, although according to the Bible, the arc was five times bigger than Huibers’ representation. I Inside the arc are life-size models of animals such as giraffes, and also a small theater. Soon the Huibers will add a small petting zoo. The family hopes that N this arc will help renew interest in Christianity in the Netherlands, where churchgoing has fallen dramatically. G ­—Jessica Wessels >> Argeline DAlupAn >> ricky persson Coach wristlet-$90 2 iPods, cell phone, I Pakistan? and pants-$500+ On April 28, a suicide bomber in northern Pakistan blew himself up at a public gathering. He killed N at least twenty-eight and injured over thirty-seven others, along with Pakistani interior minister and his son. Sources say the minister’s injuries were minor . and were treated immediately at a nearby hospital. Eye witnesses claim the suicide bomber detonated explosives after guards tried to stop him as he moved . closer to the minister. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf called the attack “an act of terrorism.” >> krislin yosuico >> nicole BuzzettA —Caitlin Ens . $100 Guess purse and wallet-$240 Falconaire May 2007 OpiniOns 6 Unnecessary Imus Controversy Roughness By Tom Millington Staff Writer n April 4, Radio talk who aired his radio show and als. To blame an entire genre A column show host Don Imus TV simulcast, respectively, and culture would be almost Ocaused a national up- both originally suspended as ignorant as Imus’s original Out with a Bang and a Prom roar when he referred to the Imus for two weeks. On April remarks. However, this inci- By Tom Millington Staff Writer Rutgers Women’s Basketball 12, after MSNBC announced dent should call into question Team as “nappy-headed ho’s.” they were dropping the simul- those who regularly use racial with your friends, you will have s the school year The team had just came off of cast, CBS followed suite by and misogynistic slurs in their to suffer through your date try- draws to an agoniz- a tremendous tournament run firing Imus. While this may music. Rappers are celebrated ing to break the ice with your Aingly slow conclu- which ended with a loss in the initially seem like a victory, for committing the same acts friends the best way a man sion, there is one thing that championship game against it opens a Pandora’s Box of as Imus did. The question is knows how: the rampant tell- weighs heavily on the minds Tennessee. The comment came questions. Imus’s termina- why? Is it because of the com- ing of fart jokes, or simply just of seniors everywhere: prom. in response to a producer’s re- tion because of his comments munication mediums they em- farting. If they do not appreci- For those of you who do not mark about the Tennessee team. brings up the question of free- ploy, or could it be because of ate flatulence, your date will know what life is outside of a Imus’s comments were dom of speech. His comments something more significant, not appreciate their friendship. video game, prom is that magi- both ignorant and repulsive, were disgraceful, but his firing such as race? This brings us to After your group is decided cal time of year when graduat- not to mention unwarranted. draws a line at where freedom a sensitive area. Is the accept- upon and your date is in tow ing students cause themselves These girls came off of a dis- of speech ends. When free- ability of these terms based on you must then find a means of unnecessary amounts of stress heartening loss after a dream dom of speech is restricted, it the race of those who say them? conveyance. There are a few to organize an elaborate night season and are treated to rac- ceases to be free. No one is or Race is one of those good options, such as a lim- that will ultimately end in sore ist and sexist remarks by a 60- ever was forced to listen to his issues that really is a sensi- ousine or a party bus. A few feet, massive headaches, and something shock jock. While show. A person makes a con- tive subject, but it seems that bad options are a tandem bi- tragically bruised egos. From Imus is known for his outra- scious decision to tune into there is a double standard here. cycle, oversized gerbil wheel, trying to geous, often times inflamma- what he is saying. If listeners Most rappers are black, and or your mom’s find a limo, tory comments, he admitted are offended by their choice of they are allowed to say what minivan, espe- bus, or it was a joke gone too far and listening material, the blame they will, but Imus is white cially if your Gold Rush- it was a bad choice of words. falls on them. Basic motor and he loses his job and faces mom is driv- era wagon However, the interesting thing skills, allow them to change national ridicule. Is it because ing. Regard- train to is that these talk shows are a radio station. Imus’s com- they are black and he is white less of how you get there, it transport you to the event, to unscripted. Other than having ments crossed a line, but the that things unraveled this is important to arrive in style figuring out which group of pre-picked topics, what Imus line is not supposed to exist. way? No one can answer any and hopping out of a Ford people will be able to coex- and his cohorts say comes off This raises another of these definitely, but it raises Windstar while your mom is ist throughout the night and the top of their heads. They do interesting point. Scores of many questions and hopefully yelling at you and your little avoid slaughtering each other not have time to think about people were offended by these it will inspire the a dialogue. brother is crying because he in a gladiator-esque fight se- what they say, so what they say comments. However, an infi- Hopefully people will come to is missing Spongebob and quence, the fun and joy of comes straight from the heart. nite number of rap stars say far their own conclusions and gain flinging ice cream onto your prom time never seem to end. That leads listeners to believe worse things in their lyrics and some closure on this topic. dress/tux is pretty much the The first step that this was not just a bad instead of being ridiculed, they The important thing is to real- opposite of stylish. is finding out who choice of words, but that it was are considered artists. I am ize that these terms and racial Finally you to spend the evening more likely a reflection of how not blaming hip-hop for what slurs are always degrading no have made it to with. If you already Imus truly views these women. happened or for the degrad- matter who says them or what the event you have have a significant CBS and MSNBC, ing lyrics of some individu- context they are in. other, you are half- been giving your- way home, but for the self ulcers about other 94% of students for the last several who do not, it can months. You are The Tarnished “Swoosh” be trickier. The most looking the shnaz- By Michelle Turli Staff Writer commonly used meth- ziest you will be ow much did MRHS employers, said Ke- ods for obtaining a looking for a while really know about the ady. Human beings date are asking a close seeing as you just reality of sweatshop just like us, surviv- friend, blackmail, spent more money H factories? Diversity Day pre- ing off of so little, dressing up a home- than you have made senters Jim Keady and Leslie yet still some go less person in shiny clothing your entire life on your formal Kretzu, the founders of Edu- on to wear “proud” and dousing them in cologne/ wear. While prom is techni- cating for Justice took an ex- Nike employee hats, perfume, or bribing some- cally a dance, most promgo- tra step to find out, spending probably the most body to be your arm candy. ers will probably avoid this one month at a Nike factory disturbing fact of After you have accomplished as high heels and awkwardly in Indonesia. Living off of an it all. People just very moment. Though Keady that feet, you then have to find fitting dresses make dancing Indonesian factory worker’s like us, who yearn for decent and Kretzu were not necessar- a group of people that you an extremely awkward, un- wage of $1.25 a day, they gave treatment and fair wages, yet ily condemning those wearing and your date do not hate or comfortable, and sometimes distressing personal accounts settle—because they need the the Nike attire, because there owe large amounts inappropriate of women, men, and children, jobs. The information Keady are numerous companies who of money. Unless e x p e r i e n c e . who are the foundation of and Kretzu provided for stu- enforce sweatshops, it was you both have the But in the end, Nike’s global manufacturing. dents and faculty at MRHS was still disturbing to hear students same friends, this its not about Living under the same unsettling, but the responses ignorantly laughing, clos- can destroy a rela- dancing, ex- circumstances as the Indone- of some students only in- ing their eyes and ears to the tionship. If you are pensive clothes sian factory workers, Keady creased this troubling feeling. real information being given of the male gender or a fancy ride. lost 25 pounds in one month. Some students were about not just “their” world, and you decide that It is about how They went on to find that the slouched back in their chairs, but “our” world, and its fate. you will be sitting many hours workers are forced to work checking their watches and Nobody says you have with your friends, you will spend overtime, and usually work six desperately awaiting the as- to fight for a cause you do not you will have to en- bagging grocer- days a week. The workers live sembly to end. Others made believe in. Nobody can make dure a night full of ies and stock- without running water and oth- comments such as, “They you listen to the information silence and subtle ing shelves to er basic needs, and with toxic don’t have to work there,” or, they are dying to get across to hints about how pay it all off. waste pits from Nike assem- “Just find another job,” –as if you. But perhaps the most dam- much more “magi- bly plants as their neighbors. it were that easy. Some even aging mistake it making the cal” the evening it would be if Many workers undergo some shrugged their shoulders and choice to block out this infor- you were with her friends. If sort of mental, physical, or laughed when they that they mation, to walk on uninformed you are a female and you sit psychological abuse by their were wearing Nike attire at that and careless—to be ignorant. The Falconaire May 2007 Reviews7 Mandy Moore: Guitar Heroes II “Wild Hope” By Tom Millington Staff Writer uitar Hero 2 is the is something everyone will Guitar Hero 2 offers a simi- By Alyssa Grossman Staff Writer follow-up to the like and enjoy playing over lar option, but allows players andy Moore is Gmassively suc- and over again. That is the to pick their own difficulty, ready to reintro- cessful game, Guitar Hero. beauty of the game. Gamers so if a more skilled player is Mduce herself on the While the game itself actu- will want to keep playing it playing with a novice, one music scene. At first glance, ally came out a few months over and over until they are can play on hard, the other it seems as if this pop singer ago, it was only available so sick of the song, the only on easy. There is also a co- who started her professional on the Playstation 2. It has way to get it out of their heads operative mode that allows career back in 1999 has gone recently been re-released one player to play lead in the opposite direction of for the XBOX 360. guitar and the other to most young artists today. Guitar Hero 2, play rhythm guitar or Virtually every teen pop star quite simply, belongs bass. Again players can goes from parent approved among the greatest games pick their own difficulty to parent appalled in no time how it ends, but I’m still ever made and while this level and are able to play at all. But Moore is more willing to begin.” It is clear is a claim I normally try to bass or rhythm, which concerned with staying true that Moore’s lyrics are com- avoid making, it fits here. gives players a whole to herself. She was deter- ing from the heart and it is The reason is because it new look at the songs. mined to write her own ma- difficult not to relate to her does not stray from the There is one final multi- terial and did just that on her words on some level. “There original. It offers the same player option which al- newest album, Wild Hope, is nothing better than finish- addictive game play as its lows both players to play which debuted January 16th. ing a song, and being happy predecessor. Guitar Hero the entire song on lead The first song on the with it, knowing that I nailed 2 gives people with ab- guitar. However, play- album is “Extraordinary”; an it and [I am] confident that solutely no musical abil- ers must be on the same upbeat and honest statement it was completely what I ity the chance to rock out difficulty as they com- of what this self-titled “shy, wanted to say,” she says. royally and, in the end, is pete against each other. and often introverted,” per- Compared to eight there any greater pursuit Truly, this is one of former wants to be. “Noth- years ago when her al- for mankind? People like the best games to come ing you are” is a mix of anger bum So Real was released, myself, who would never, is a lobotomy. You can rock out in years. The only apt and forgiveness, as she sings Mandy Moore is almost un- ever have the chance to know out to the screaming licks description for this game is about the end of a bad rela- recognizable. She became what it feels like to be idol- of Van Halen or jam with righteous. It is like nothing tionship and the importance well-known for her acting ized by thousands of scream- the smooth sounds of The that has come before it and of not dwelling on the nega- career, which taught her the ing fans, can now have a Police. There is a song for treads new water with inspir- tivity for too long. “Most of importance of having com- somewhat similar experi- whatever mood you are in. ing fervor. You can spend me” is my personal favorite plete control over her work. ence in front of their friends Both games in the hours playing this game, or on the album. In it she says I admire Moore for taking a in their own living room. series offer multiplayer op- maybe just hammer out a that she is not ready to reveal chance and exposing her true The song selection in tions, but Guitar Hero 2 few tunes. This game is great everything there is to know identity to the public. Wild Guitar Hero 2 is outstanding, takes it one step further. In by yourself or with your about herself, but hopes that Hope is lighthearted and again, much like the origi- the original Guitar Hero, friends. The final verdict: in the future things will be powerfully genuine. I recom- nal. It offers a lot of different players would have to play different. The lyrics read, mend this album to anyone types of rock from tons of on the same difficulty level “feel like I know where this who has a love of pop music different artists. From punk, and they would take turns is going and I might know as well as a love of words. to classic, to new wave, there playing parts of the song. “Spider-Man 3” By Bill Yadlon Staff Writer s the recent trend of The characters be- In order to seek re- around; Spider- Marvel comic-book- gin to face rivals for the first venge on Peter Parker for man continues Aheroes-turned-mov- time as new freelance pho- wronging him, Venom teams to please. This ie-stars continues, the one tographer, Eddie Brock (To- up with the Sandman, an es- movie can be thing movie goers can count pher Grace) is looking to take caped convict named Clint appreciated by on is the “Spider-Man” se- Peter’s job. However, the Marko played by Thomas all different ries. The web slinger contin- greatest conflict is within Pe- Haden Church culminating in types of movie ues to please as Sam Rami’s ter himself. As he prepares to a thrilling battle scene ending . fans, whether latest installment in the se- ask Mary Jane to marry him, In a quality movie they enjoy love ries lived up to the hype. he is consumed by a black such as this one, there is little stories, action The story begins symbiote from a foreign to find fault with, but there movies, or com- with Peter Parker (Tobey planet. The new spirit gives was an excess amount of ing-of-age, the- Maguire) enjoying his hectic Peter a black Spider suit giv- small humor scenes, most of matic flicks. I life, what with balancing his ing him additional strength, which should get a chuckle was thoroughly life as Peter Parker, a college but also revealing his dark, but draw away from the se- impressed with student, Spider-Man: super- evil side. Soon upon discov- riousness and passion behind the film in - ev hero, and managing to find ering his wrong, Peter trav- the story. Also, those who ery aspect and time for the love of his life, els to nearby church and rips are die-hard fans of Venom I only wish it Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten the suit and its power over in the comic books may be was way longer. Dunst). After discovering the him, off, the remains of the disappointed by the ending. Spidey fans can true identity of his hated nem- symbiote attack a distressed All in all, Sam Raimi, rejoice and the esis, Harry Osborn (James Eddie Brock (Topher Grace), Tobey Maguire, and the rest only thing left Franco) has been busy ful- giving him the super powers of the cast has thrown anoth- to do is wait and hope for a filling his father’s wishes of resembling all the bad sides er knockout punch to the rest fourth. No doubt five stars. avenging him and destroying of Spider-man. He soon be- of its summer movie com- his once best friend Peter. comes the infamous Venom. petition, even the third time TCID:BW Falconaire May 2007 Variety 8 Horoscopes By Michelle Conde Staff Writer Inspired by www.glamour.com/horoscopes

Aries Leo Sagittarius March 21 – April 19 July 24 – August 22 November 22 – December 21 Your confidence this month is at full speed, but your patience, This month, you are on a love high, but caution when proceeding: A whirlwind of parties, fun, and flirtation – this is your best ’07 however, is running empty. Try to swerve from demanding is your special someone who they really say they are? It is a love month yet! Do not let anything bring your momentum down. Right to asking. It is easy to reach your goal if you just work your trifecta with Venus in your sign and Pluto and a new moon in your now, a “no-strings” dating situation would best fit your lifestyle and charm. houses of romance and desire. would go with your flow.

Taurus Virgo Capricorn April 20 – May 20 August 23 – September 22 December 22 – January 19 Dollar signs are flashing everywhere as your financial picture This month, expect a reward for all your hard work on the job. But Ever heard of instant karma? Whatever you do will boomerang gets a whole lot prettier. Money may be easy, but for single that is not all that is expected on the job! The cutie on the job may right back. Think peaceful thoughts – someone may try to pick Bulls, love is hard. Dating someone dramatic will only resemble be bad news for you…especially if you are single. Nice and steady, a fight with you at home or at the office but just remember: what a soap opera! Venus! goes around, comes around.

Gemini Libra Aquarius May 21 – June 20 September 23 – October 22 January 20 – February 18 Happy birthday, Gemini! What a better birthday present than Party, party, party! Your charm is amazing everyone so call up some What freaks out Aquarius more than relationship strife? Answer: the attraction of the opposite sex! It may be the glow of the friends and throw yourself a little party! It is time to explore your world, nothing. Buckle up for a bumpy love ride. Just keep an open mind candles on the cake, but this particular month, there is a cer- so try and plan a trip you have never been to before. It will open your until the dust settles you can see things a lot more clearly. Hint: if tain spark in your desirability. Enjoy the spotlight and work eyes to new ideas! it was easy, it would not be worth it. your magic!

Cancer Scorpio Pisces June 21 – July 23 October 23 – November 21 February 19 – March 20 Cancer is the busy bee of the month. It might feel like you It is fun cracking the whip, isn’t it? At work or at home, nobody is You are dreaming of a two week massage treat here alarm clocks need an entire army to get all your work done, but stick it out pushing you around this month. However, keep in mind what is im- are illegal. Take a mental health day (if not, a week!); your full in- and learn to swim with the tides. However, do not over-work portant. Prioritize your to-do list and learn to delegate! No one likes box and 42 unanswered e-mails can wait. Focus on yourself right yourself. Splash around while you are at it – you will need the a perfectionist! now and deal with the stress later. Clear your head so you can be break! ready to take on your battles. It’s a Nick Thing By Matt Conte Staff Writer rom “Doug” to “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”, it seems as though students around Monmouth Regional High School are always reminiscing about the “Golden Age of Nickelodeon.” So let’s take a trip to the past and see how well you really know your classic Nickelodeon. F 8. Who was the 9. What was the 1. What did Helga’s 5. What was the name 6. Who of the following 7. What was father sell on the show of Clarissa’s brother on was not a host on the Doug’s father’s original host of name of little Pete’s “Hey Arnold”? “Clarissa Explains it show “Wild and Crazy profession on the the show “Double mermaid tattoo on All”? Kids”? show “Doug”? Dare”? the show “Pete and Pete”? A. Marc Summers A. Sporting Goods A. Freddy A. Annette Chavez A. Limo Driver A. Petunia B. Grant Stevens B. Beepers B. Ferguson B. Omar Gooding B. Photographer B. Matilda C. Dan Winters C. Watches C. William C. Rob George C. Accountant C. Dakota D. Tim Roberts D. Clothes D. Wadsworth D. Don Jeffcoat D. Writer D.Lanette

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