School Newspaper ssue olume DISPATCH I IV, V 46 Huntington High School Oakwood and McKay Roads Huntington, NY 11743 INSIDE THIS May 2017 ISSUE: PAGE 8 PAGE 12 PAGE 15 MAGNA FORTUNA! LATIN’S ALIVE EVERYDAY WITH MRS. FORTUNATO French, or Italian. BY In 2012 however, the Latin NASSAU BRIANNA BURKE program was revived. Many students flocked to explore this so called A few years ago, the Latin program “dead language” teeming with curi- at Huntington High School was in osity. And to think, all of this was COLISEUM decline. Many students thought Lat- in part to one teacher: Mrs. Kristin in was a dead language that had no Fortunato. use, and would rather have taken a Mrs. Fortunato came into language that is frequently spoken Huntington High School with a plan REOPENS in today’s world, such as Spanish, to expand the Latin program and in- The Nassau Coliseum recently re- crease its recognition amongst stu- opened on April 5, 2017, following dents. Today, Latin in Huntington a long and extensive renovation. High School district thrives. Many The Coliseum, located in Union- students choose to take Latin be- dale, was opened in 1972 as a sport- cause of Mrs. Fortunato’s motiva- ing and entertainment venue. tional teaching style and incredible According to a 1972 New sense of enthusiasm. York Times article, the Coliseum Mrs. Fortunato grew up in La- cost about 25 million dollars to fayette Hill, Pennsylvania, a western suburb of Philadelphia. As a teenager she had many hobbies and took part in activities including soccer, cross country, field hockey, and softball. She also had an artistic side, which included painting, crocheting, knit- ting, guitar and writing poetry. Since the age of 12, Mrs. For- PERSONALITY PROFILE CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Index

WANT TO SEND 2-3 School News 4-5 Las Páginas in Español SOMETHING IN? 6-7 Music SUBMIT ANONYMOUS ADVICE QUESTIONS TO ROOM 252 8-9 Op-Ed 10-11 Art Section Twitter Remind 12-13 Science 14-15 Entertainment @HHSDispatch Text @HDISP To 81010 16-17 Announcements 18-19 Puzzles 20 Sports | Español Facebook Group Email @HHSDispatch [email protected] The Dispatch 2 May 26 Dispatch MONDAY MORNING BLUES tive connotation. Other cultures BY ROCÍO RIVAS-LIZAMA simply don’t experience the same pessimism--the same lack of pro- ductivity, of motivation and of It’s seven o’clock in the morn- creativity. In Ancient Greece, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ing. An escaping ray of sunlight Monday was seen as the day of passes through the glass of every the moon. The moon carried Max Robins uncovered window until, finally, it much more significance in those passes into a pair of eyes follow- COPY EDITORS times; its mystical power to main- ing the day’s first blink. At first Sabrina Floro, tain gravity and control tides was five, then ten, and before long it’s Jacob Fuller, extended to impact our emotions been more than twenty minutes- and Steve Yeh as well. In astrology, the moon is -you realize that you’re running SPANISH EDITOR connected to our emotions and late, and school’s about to start. Ariana Strieb personality when developing the It’s Monday morning. ability to adapt to new places and SECRETARY You can probably relate Nicole Arenth people. with this scenario; this is the typi- If in some obscure anti-chro- cal situation most students find CONTRIBUTING STAFF nism we were stuck in the weekend themselves in everyday, especially Akber, Emanuel Anastos, Jonah forever, everything would lose its on those unwanted monday morn- Anastos, Alyssa Bailey, Alyssa Befumo, essence. Friday would be hardly ings. Sonia Chemerisov, Danny Collins, Chris- as exciting as it is normally, after tian Bellissimo, Katy Dara, Halley Deon- When the weekend is ush- we’ve worked through the entire arine, Luke Farrell, Wilson Garay, Julia ered in by an end to the school week to get to it and the weekend Giles, Maggie Giles, Craig Hass, Chloe week, most can finally break that that follows. Friday would no lon- Liepa, Ana Luna-Mancia, Ilsi Martinez, stressful routine and relax. When ildred artinez froditi ountanos ger be the break from work that M M , A M , the weekend ends though--when Lauren McGlone, Marilyn Menjivar, Alex we long for, as the work is no lon- it’s all over--Monday arrives with Muller, Ingrid Oliva, Nolan Piccola, Ben ger there. its unique way of making you com- Ribando, Rocío Rivas, Isabella Scarpati, Although it’s difficult to and Lindsay Saginaw plain, making you wish it was Fri- wake up early every Monday morn- day again. Isn’t it funny, that just ing, we should view the once-a- ADVISORS as a week begins you’re already week occurrence as a new oppor- Ms. Aimee Antorino, Mr. Edward Florea, and wishing it to be over? Those, are tunity. If it gets late and you get Mr. Steven Kroll the Monday Morning Blues. a little stressed out, don’t panic. But why is it blue? The day Don’t spend the rest of the day is described as “blue” by most The Dispatch is Huntington High School’s official stu- complaining, procrastinating, or dent publication. Written for over 1200 students at- people, as blue tends to refer to tending HHS, The Dispatch is distributed to all stu- not being productive. The sooner sadness and loneliness. 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The Dispatch would like to specifically thank Erica Vazquez for the handwork she put into making the fli- ers in this issue.

The Dispatch also welcomes Mr. Steven Kroll to the ad- visory board. The Dispatch May 26 3 MAGNA FORTUNA! LATIN’S ALIVE EVERYDAY WITH MRS. FORTUNATO BY BRIANNA BURKE

CONTINUED FROM grades six-twelve. a special connection FRONT PAGE. One would imagine with my students, and tunato knew that that being the only be there throughout she wanted to be a Latin teacher within their entire Latin ex- teacher. Her favor- the Huntington dis- perience.” ite subjects in school trict demands much The hardest were World Lan- responsibility, and part of Mrs. Fortuna- is additionally very to’s career is having guage, English, and I’ve done my job.” other teachers is History. Before even stressful. Not to Mrs. to constantly defend Fortunato, however! her profession. “Any Latin is a very that “she is very pas- turning sixteen, she special class; close sionate about what decided she wanted According to her, time I introduce my- it’s not nearly as bad self to a new person relationships are de- she teaches, and she to become a Latin veloped amongst makes sure all her teacher. Why did she as people think—she and tell them what I enjoys being in dif- do, I usually have to the students. For ex- students are enjoying want to pursue such ample, Latin 5 Hon- what they are learn- an obscure language? ferent schools, as go into a long expla- it breaks up the day nation that yes, Latin ors consists of nine ing.” Simply, because it seniors that have Overall, what was a combination of and makes it “fly is still taught. No, it’s by.” Currently she not dead. And yes, been together for a makes Mrs. Fortu- all three of her favor- very long time, and nato the outstanding ite subjects. teaches two classes at I actually have stu- the High School, two dents who register have created a spe- teacher she is, is her Once out of cial bond that could unwavering support, high school, Mrs. classes at Finley in for my courses.” the early afternoon, In order to pro- never be broken. Ac- willingness to help Fortunato completed cording to one of the students achieve, her undergraduate and ends the day mote the program, teaching ninth pe- Mrs. Fortunato has students in this class, dedication to excel- degree at the Uni- Isabella Scarpati, lence, and her true versity of Delaware, riod wheel at Wood- a large presence in hull Intermediate. the various schools, Mrs. Fortunato en- compassion for her completing a major couraged her to take students. If there’s in Latin education, Mrs. Fortuna- as well as an enthu- to’s favorite part of siastic, motivating at- Latin all four years one thing Mrs. For- and a minor in An- of her high school tunato wants stu- cient Greek and Ro- teaching in various titude. “I love what I schools is the special do and what I teach, career. “She teaches dents to know, it’s man Studies. Latin in a way that that Latin is extreme- Mrs. Fortunato relationships she gets and I try to display to make with each that every day to the makes it appear [to ly relevant and useful began teaching in the be] more than just a in our daily lives— Huntington School student as a result. students in the build- “By going to three ings where I teach. language. She teaches that it’s most defi- District in Septem- us about the culture, nitely not dead. “The ber of 2012, and she different schools, If I get them excited I’m able to establish about it too, then the history, and my- analytical skills you currently teaches thology of Ancient learn, the vocabulary Rome. In this way, roots, and the his- it really brings Lat- tory can be applied Are You Feeling Passionate About in to life.” Accord- throughout your en- ing to Isabella, what tire life.” A Topic? Write About It! makes Mrs. Fortu- nato different from • • • The Dispatch is always looking for writers and photog- raphers to submit articles they feel passionately about. The Dispatch is looking Drop in during one of our Weekly for cartoon artists! to submit Wednesday Meetings after school or a cartoon, political or com- Contact Max Robins about submit- ic, email digital versions to ting your work for The Dispatch. [email protected]

@[email protected] or hand in hard cop- ies to Rm.209 or 252 The Dispatch 4 May 26 LAS PÁGINAS EN ESPAÑOL TRANSLATIONS BY ARIANA STRIEB CRUZANDO BARRERAS que corría del otro quería que sus hijas de lo sucedido, y de POR ILSI MARTINEZ E. lado del reloj y que estuvieran bien, que inmediato tuvo que se paraliza cada vez vivieran bien y que sacar a las niñas de que las extrañaba tuvieran una vida ese lugar, claro, la A la edad de los todo, sentía que su más y más día a día. normal. No era así. madre astuta sabía cinco años, las cir- vida se derrumba- Lo unico que Sus hijas tenían que no sería fácil cunstancias hicier- ba en mil pedazos, esta pobre madre que experimentar sacarlas de ahí, pero on que una madre pero una voz interi- desesperada no maltrato día a día, lo tenía todo planea- soltera tuviera que or le decía que todo sabía era lo que es- tenían que vivir con do. Ya sabíamos lo mudarse a un lugar lo que hacía lo hacía taba pasando con la falsa mentira de que pasaría después. más cómodo, por por sus hijas, sus sus hijas. Siempre que que nunca es- Todo venía genial, qué donde estaba no princesas, la razón estaban al teléfono, tarían con mamá, hasta que una de sus eran las condiciones de vivir y la razón de pero no todo lo que que mamá las había niñas casi secuestra- necesarias para es- luchar día a día con- se escucha por el dejado porque no da por mafiosos re- tudiar y sacar adel- tra cielo mar y tier- otro lado del telé- las quería, pero no ales, esa era yo. De- ante a sus tres hijas, ra. Esta mujer es mi fono es la siempre era así. Ellas todo lo portada de México a una madre soltera madre, la madre que verdad. Sus hijas que hacían era obe- Honduras después lo puede hacer pero extrañé por nueve estaban pasando decer las órdenes, de estar un mes no sería nada fácil. años. Con un rostro por explotación al lavar ropa a mano escondida en una Era como vivir en hermoso, un ros- menor y todo lo que en un lavadero vie- cárcel para meno- un mar de lágrimas, tro que se empezó a ellas a las edades de jo, donde se salpica- res, se escondía de al ver a sus hijas pe- borrar de las memo- siete, cinco y doce ba agua como cuan- los malos mientras dir leche y sin tener rias de sus hijas, ella decían era “quiero do una rana salta de sus otras dos her- como darles. La úni- no lo sabía, para ella a mi mamá ” “qui- charco en charco. manas pasaban un ca opción era salir de los tres rostros más ero a mi mamita”. Lo injusto aquí es infierno,por qué el país para la tierra hermosos que jamás La madre no sabía que la madre mal- nunca realmente de oportunidades, había visto en toda lo que pasaba, solo gastaba su dinero habían estado sep- tenía que emigrar a su vida. Seguían vi- sabía que mandaba pagando a una una aradas por tanto los Estados Unidos, vos en su mente y en dinero todos los me- “niñera” cuando las tiempo. Todos suf- “El Norte”, y dejar su corazón, remen- ses para que sus hi- hijas hacían todo rían, todos pasaban atrás a los amores dados con tristeza jas tuvieran más que para ella, hacían el por el peor infierno de su vida, sus hijas, y felicidad leche para comer, trabajo de niñera de que jamás avian su otro pedazo de contra el tiempo. sabía que las amaba para la niñera, ¿in- pasado en toda su corazón. Ahora su único en- y extrañaba cada día justo no? La madre vida. Después de un Extrañaría emigo era el tiempo más y más. Que solo no sabía que sus largo mes, las tres hijas tenían que hermanas estaban dormir en el suelo juntas de vuelta, por como los perros lo fin. hacen, cuando la ni- Lo peor estaba ñera dormía en una por llegar, nunca se cama muy grande imaginaron por lo para ella sola. Las que estaban a punto pobres niñas coci- de pasar. Siete días naban y hacían todo en el desierto. Los para la niñera, mien- últimos cuatro días tras la niñera recibía fueron los peores de pago por no hacer sus vidas. Por cuatro nada. Pobres niñas, días sus bocas no si no hacían lo que supieron lo que era les pedían que hici- agua. Por siete días eran, recibirán un sus pequeños estó- castigo muy fuerte, magos no supieron golpes, maltratos lo que era comida, muy fuertes. Esas más que semillas de niñas eran mis her- las que se encontra- manas y yo. ban y a veces hojas La madre em- CONTINÚA EN LA pezó a sospechar SIGUIENTE PÁGINA The Dispatch May 265

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CONTINUACIÓN DE LA Durante esos La hora llegó, la tormenta viene ellas han aprendido PÁGINA ANTERIOR siete días de oscuri- y por fin la madre la calma un arcoiris a valorar todo lo de cualquier árbol. dad, lo único que la tenía a sus niñas en con bellos colores poco que con gran Caminaban largas madre sabía era que sus brazos, después saldrá ”. La madre y esfuerzo consiguen, horas por la noche a sus pequeñas esta- de tanto tiempo de sus niñas luchan día y tratan día a día de bajas temperaturas ban a punto de lle- oscuridad y reseque- a día juntas contra ser personas de éxi- donde todos tem- gar y que no miraba dad de un amor cielo mar y tierra, ya to y valor, y gracias blaban y se tapaban la hora en mirarlas verdadero, el amor nada podría separa- a todo eso tengo el con bolsas negras a los ojos brillantes por el cual la oscu- rlas. Gracias a ese honor y el orgullo de para controlar el que por nueve años ridad fué vencida, gran sacrificio tan compartir la historia frío, por desgracia, no conocía, más que las barreras fueron grande y después de real de mi pequeña eso no ayudaba. en sus sueños. rotas “Después de tanto sufrimiento, familia. CROSSING BARRIERS BY ILSI MARTINEZ E. At the age of five how difficult, was years old, unfortu- for her daughters. nate circumstanc- Her three princess- es forced a single es were her reason mother to move to for living and fight- a more suitable liv- ing day after day. ing environment. This woman She came from a is my mother. I’ve place that couldn’t longed to see that guarantee her three woman for nine daughters an edu- years, to see that cation, or even the beautiful face, a face opportunity for an slowly being erased enjoyable life. of the memories of Yes, a single her daughters. The mother could do it-- three most beauti- it was possible--but ful faces she had it wasn’t easy. It was ever seen in her en- like living in a sea of tire life were still tears, watching her there in her mind into child exploi- had to live with the floor like dogs, with daughters ask for and heart, just not tation at the ages lie that they would the nanny being something as simple there in person. Of of five, seven, and never be with their paid to sleep in a as milk and not be- course, her enemy twelve, one thing mom, that their bed that was too big. ing able to give it to was time; as time rang true among mom had left be- Unaware, of course, them. Her only op- was running and ag- the three of them: cause she didn’t that the poor girls tion was to leave the ing her daughters, “I want my mom, I care about them, cooked and did ev- country for a land she was paralyzed want my mommy.” although this was erything for the of opportunity--she on the other side The mother did not surely not the case. nanny, while the had to immigrate to away from them, know what was go- All they did was nanny was paid to the United States, missing their three ing on--she just sent obey the rules and do nothing. Those “The North,” and faces more and money every month wash clothes by poor girls, if they leave behind her more each day. so her daughters hand in an old sink. didn’t do what they loved ones, her Although they could have more to The mother even were told, they were daughters, and the were only a phone eat than just milk. paid for a nanny to strongly punished. other half of her call away, her daugh- She loved them better care for the They were hit. They heart. ters might as well be and missed them daughters, only she were mistreated. She yearned on another planet. more everyday. All didn’t know the They were myself for everything she Yes, they can talk all she wanted was for daughters were es- and my sisters. had left behind, of the time, but the her daughters to be sentially doing the When the feeling as if her life mother could only okay, to live decent- job of the nanny mother began to had collapsed into take away what she ly and to have nor- herself. Again, of suspect what was a thousand pieces. was told over the mal lives. This was course, the mother happening, she im- An inner voice kept phone. Of course, hardly so. was unaware of this. mediately knew telling her that ev- the truth often dis- Her daughters Unaware, of course, that she had to take erything she was sipated over tele- experienced abuse. that her daughters her daughters away doing, no matter phone lines. Forced Day after day, they had to sleep on the CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 The Dispatch 6 May 26 TOP SONGS OF 2017

BY AFRODITI MOUNTANOS

With nearly all of his songs from his new making Shape Of You it to the Billboard Top 100, 2017 is clearly going to be a Artist: Ed Sheeran great year for Ed Sheeran. Often heard on the radio, this is Album: + a catchy and upbeat song. Through it, Sheeran hints at how Genre: Dancehall, Pop sexual attraction can lead to a deeper bond, describing the ups and downs of such relationships.

Pop idol Taylor Swift teamed up with ex-One Direction I Don’t Wanna Live star Zayn to make this epic song, as featured in the movie Forever “Fifty Shades Darker.” Its intense lyrics complement the Artist: Zayn Feat. Taylor Swift echos of the chorus to produce a beautiful piece of music. Album: Fifty Shades Darker Genre: Electro-R&B This Katy Perry hit has a slow, modern-disco feel with a Chained To The feel-good vibe. This is yet another song with a debated Rhythm meaning. Some say that the meaning behind this song is Artist: Katy Perry Feat. Skip just about people living perfect, utopic lives, with a multi- Marley tude of other possible messages. Either way, music is art; Genre: Dancehall, Disco the meaning of this song is left to the listeners. Machine Gun Kelly collaborated with Fifth Harmony-ex to craft this great sing-along-song. Camila said about the Bad Things song, “I think it’s beautiful and I felt connected to it right Artist: Machine Gun Kelly x away—the beauty and contradiction of innocence of the Camila Cabello ‘good’ girl character who has these feelings about the ‘bad’ Genre: Hip-hop, Rap boy that she just can’t deny.” Another comeback artist that is blowing up, Bruno Mars is That’s What I Like hitting the Top 100 with his new album, 24K Magic. In this Artist: Bruno mars song, Bruno tells a girl all the things he is interested in: beach Album: 24K Magic houses, lavish food, expensive cars and jewelry--extravagance Genre: R&B, Hip-hop galore. With its hard beat and smooth, calm lyrics, this song is great to chill out to. One of my personal favorites, in this song ex- presses a different side of her that listeners are not so used Love On The Brain to. It really hits you emotionally, allowing you to feel her Artist: Rihanna emotions in the the high notes. Some rumors suggest that Album: Anti the song may be about her abusive yet addictive relation- Genre: R&B, Pop ship with . Regardless, it’s an amazing song.

I Feel It Coming Expressive with his verses, chorus, and the best, Weeknd Artist: Weeknd ties everything together in this song. With a comprehen- Album: Starboy sive yet explicit main idea, you need to listen to the song to Genre: R&B, Soul, Disco take away what the meaning. Trust me--it’s worth it.

The song’s name is well-intentioned: the beat is really boun- cy! Big Sean raps on this party-ready hip-hop song about Bounce Back learning from your mistakes and rising from the ashes of Artist: Big Sean any setbacks in life. The phrase “bounce back” comes from Album: I Decided the idiom: “bounce back harder than before.” Clearly, this Genre: Hip-hop, Rap song sends a rather positive message to the listeners. Paris Another slow and laid back song, this is a great tune to kick Artist: The Chainsmokers back to. “Paris” is metaphoric for the place you go to where Album: Memories...Do Not everything’s alright. It’s a place one runs away to in order to Open create a temporary, alternate reality in--it’s exactly what the Genre: Dance, Electronic song is about. This song is another one of my top favorites. Although it comes off with a nice beat, the meaning to it is hardly so joyous. The song details ’s issue of having friends Fake Love and associates who only express their adoration for him Artist: Drake based on his success. He identifies their false emotions and Genre: Hip-hop, Rap explains how he deals with them. The Dispatch May 267 TOP SONGS OF 2017

BY AFRODITI MOUNTANOS

The second song from Bruno Mars’ hit album is arguably its most popular song: 24K Magic. Strutting a very energet- 24K Magic ic party anthem, the song unfortunately lacks much deeper Artist: Bruno Mars meaning--at least in my opinion. It’s an excellent example Album: 24K Magic of a song that’s designed entirely to create a loose, party Genre: Funk, Contemporary feeling with little substance inside. R&B This song really lives up to its title, based off of the chil- iSpy dren’s game. With a cute, kid-like beat and solid bars, the Artist: X Kyle song’s about talking to girls on Instagram. Kyle expressed Genre: Hip-hop, Rap the difficulty in finding a girl on Instagram with the right amount of followers for his liking.

In “Tunnel Vision,” Kodak raps about serving jail time, the corrupt prison system, and other issues he’s faced in Tunnel Vision the past. Another laid back song, it’s not too fast or loud. Artist: Kodak Black Another song to sit back and nod your head to, it’s great to Genre: Hip-hop, Rap just take in the beat, and absorb Kodak’s message.

Mask Off A song from ’s new album, “ ” recently Artist: Future hit #6 on Spotify’s U.S. Top 50. Featuring somewhat of Album: Future a “rags-to-riches” story, this track touches the surface of Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap Future’s past, from trapping to living a life of luxury.

Delivering an interesting message, this song tells of how Migos ignored his mother and went into selling drugs, hence the term “Seventeen five”--is a reference to cocaine T-Shirts prices. The track features each member of Migos rapping Artist: Migos their own unique brand of braggadocio, using a stop-and- Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap start flow.

When listening to this tune, you may think: “Oh, just an- It Ain’t Me other pop song by Selena Gomez, whatever.” Look a little Artist: Kygo & Selena Gomez deeper, and you’ll see greater meaning in this electric-beat Genre: EDM, Tropical House dance song.

In this song, Post Malone and Quavo celebrate success, crediting it to their patience and hard work. Post Malone Congratulations speaks of his determination to make it big from a young Artist: Post Malone Feat. Quavo age, with Quavo talking of the formation of his group, Genre: Hip-hop Migos, in 2009. A great song to just rap along.

Despacito With suave voices, great instrumental moments and a nice, Artist: Luis Fonsi Feat. Daddy soft beat, there is a clear reason why this song recently Yankee reached the top 10 of Spotify’s Global Top 50. That’s also Genre: Latin Pop, Reggaeton clear reason why you should listen to it!

“Scared to Be Lonely” is a club banger about holding on to Scared to be lonely each other in hard times and being scared of being alone. Artist: Martin Garrix & It’s a very sweet sounding song to just sing and dance along Dua Lipa with someone you love by your side. Genre: Future Bass

A very popular song of 2017, this is a fantastic song to sing Bad And Boujee and dance along to. Here, bad can be defined as “badass,” Artist: Migos with “boujee” referring to “bourgeois,” aka the opposite Album: Culture of “ghetto.” The song expresses the lure of a girl who’s Genre: Hip-hop, Rap “Bad and Boujee” to be exclusivity, affluence and attitude. The Dispatch 8 May 26 benefit the country if they don’t trade in the long run. Like with the U.S. At the it or not, let’s face it: same time, if they KEEPING HIS WORD this current border don’t pay, the U.S For 47 days, that’s ing to the American wall doesn’t prevent will benefit by put- not bad consider- people, and what illegal immigrants ting aside an an- BY CRAIG HASS ing some of which have they done? from entering the nual trade deficit of have been stalled by Depending on country. To prove nearly $58 billion to It’s been some Congress or the Ju- your stance on im- this claim, a Mexi- Mexico. time since Don- dicial system. If you migration, you ei- can congressman Aside from the ald Trump became sign up for emails ther love or hate literally climbed to wall, Trump signed president and it’s from Trump Head- Trump’s executive new heights about many other actions time for his check- quarters, Trump has order to construct a a month ago to into order. One of up. Throughout the issued surveys in U.S.-Mexico border- show how easy it is these actions pro- heated 2016 MAGA which he promises wall. This plan has to climb the fence posed a 5-year ban campaign, President Trump made many You either love encouraging prom- or hate Trump’s ises to the American executive order people. to construct a The president promised more jobs, U.S.-Mexico a boost in the econ- border-wall. omy and American- made production, a on officials becom- wall, a well-devel- ing lobbyists to pre- oped immigration vent corruption and policy, and a plan to to later release a bet- deport illegal immi- ter, well-developed grants, among many plan. A withdrawal other promises. from the Trans- Most previ- Pacific Partnership, ous presidents have which Trump called had trouble com- “A great thing for pleting all of their that the actions peo- been a major con- and jump into the the American work- promises and goals ple want most will troversy in the news U.S. without getting er,” and a repeal of throughout their for months, consid- in trouble. And to Obamacare (AKA presidencies, but it President Trump ering the many peo- those who say that the Affordable Care seems that Presi- doesn’t believe ple it would affect, Mexico may not pay Act), albeit with dent Trump doesn’t the country has its hefty cost, and for the wall, they large degrees of believe the country the American peo- may and may not at difficulty, were two has time to wait. time to wait. ple’s view of it as the same time. They other controversial, As of March be passed first; so, very important and may because they but quiet accom- 6th, President what have been the pressing. will realize the valu- plishments of the Trump passed 34 more important ac- In my opinion, able trading partner Trump administra- executive orders. tions taken accord- this wall looks to that they will lose tion. THAT IS THE TO STAND, OR NOT TO STAND QUESTION The question has recently arisen in American society: is it necessary to stand for the pledge of allegiance? Here, two students aired their conversing opinions on the matter. These people leave their fam- ilies for months at a time to guar- TO STAND antee your right towards safety A new phe- and protection while you work to BY CRAIG HASS nomenon has achieve your goals. Imagine be- taken place ing shot and killed to give some- since the in- one else freedom only to be disre- auguration of in spected on the homelands your are regard to the Pledge of Allegiance. fighting to protect. Coming from a patriot who loves A message to those who to wear his country’s colors every- choose not to stand: you have got- day, not standing for the Pledge is ten my attention, but not the atten- showing your uttermost disrespect tion that will influence and inspire for every American life, especially people. You are only showing chil- those who fight for the country ev- dren of parents in the military that eryday. “TO STAND” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE. The Dispatch May 26 9 “TO STAND” CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. what their family members means NOT TO STAND nothing to you and that you have abso- To stand or not to you are achieving timent--really just lutely no respect for those who are only stand? That is the the opposite. You some ideological fighting in war to help you. To those who real question being are promoting re- indoctrination and fight or have parents who do, I thank you, asked. But the more sentment towards and I stand every morning to show my ap- important question an action that peo- Standing should preciation for you! to be asked is why ple to begin with not automati- does everyone care? fundamentally dis- cally determine Whether or not you agree with. The first your love for stand for the pledge line in of itself is your country. should not auto- troubling. “I pledge matically determine allegiance to the flag lack of a promo- how much you love of the United States tion of freedom of your country. Now, of America, and thought. for the radicals who to the republic for The US was believe it must be which it stands, one founded under the mandatory for ev- nation under God, in- ideology of freedom eryone to stand for divisible, with lib- for everyone. Judg- erty and justice for ing from that, why is The US was all.” it that we can’t exer- founded under In a country cise our freedom to the ideology of where we boast our instead stand up for freedom for ev- separation between what we believe to eryone. church and state, be just, versus some this completely con- outdated attempt by the pledge, this is tradicts that con- the country to keep my message to you: cept. The “under us suppressed? stop. god” part was in fact In your efforts added under Presi- • • • to promote intense dent Eisenhower’s THE AUTHOR OF THIS and unnecessary na- presidency to coun- OP-ED WISHED TO RE- Colin Kaepernick recently entered the news-cycle following MAIN ANONYMOUS his decision to abstain from standing during the pledge. tionalistic feelings ter communist sen-

“A Political Joke”

By Jacob Fuller The Dispatch 10 May 26 HUNTINGTON STUDENTS’ ART DISPLAYED IN ISLAND-WIDE SHOW Huntington recently sent three students to the prestigious “Long Island’s Best” art show. Out of 380 entries, three students’ pieces were accepted: Maggie Giles, Claire Hannon and Quinn Blackburn. Additionally, a group-piece remembering the late Huntington student Eli Mollineaux was accepted. MAGGIE GILES My inspiration was a piece done by Roz Dimon, titled Safety Lost. His style imme- diately caught my attention; the use of black and white to create a still image on white canvas stood out tremendously, yet so much thought and time was put into each stroke making it over 100 layers deep in photoshop. Conceptually, his idea res- onated with me long after my visit to its exhibition at Heckscher Park. What seems to be an insignificant, household item is actually a dangerous weapon. For days his concept sat with me, and led me to think of such double mean- ings that I have not thought of before. Af- ter the chaos of this past election, I saw that even just the word “idea” will often have a positive connotation, when in real- ity ideas can be just as harmful. My depic- tion of an exploding lightbulb with acrylic CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

Maggie Giles’ Nasty Woman, 2017 QUINN BLACKBURN While reading the artist’s de- is there just another dimension, scription of Where is Home by living the same reality, but with Han Qin, I was intrigued by the better--or worse--outcomes. idea of where home really is. My piece Infinity depicts the When thinking about our plan- never ending galaxies in the et, I realized that Earth is but a universe. These galaxies be- speck compared to the infinite yond our solar system are be- parallel universes that possibly ginning to saturate our collec- exist. This concept suggests tive conscience. There is always that everything that can hap- the chance of one person be- pen is going to happen, just in ing in more than one universe a different time and place. This at the same time. The bubbles brings me to the artwork I cre- above the subject’s head sym- ated, where I asked, is home re- bolize how although there may ally home? Are our lives really be multiple realities occurring, that significant and unique? Or we only know of one. Quinn Blackburn’s Infinity, 2017. The Dispatch May 2611 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. paints not only is a household item that when broken is literally quite dangerous, but it’s also seen as the universal sym- bol for ideas--generally good ones. While the image holds a multitude of meanings, the background is quite straightforward. Words alone can be positive or negative, depending on how they are interpreted. By transferring a collection of tweets made by President Donald Trump, it solidifies the message that not all ideas are good ideas, and the significant impact of our words. CLAIRE HANNON

I was inspired by the movement, dynamics, and of illustrator Frederic Reming- ton’s The Bronco Buster. The dynamic com- position of a cowboy on a bucking horse inspired me to create a piece of a creature in movement. This led me to choose to draw an octopus because its movements are incredibly bold and fluid. What also drew me to Frederic Remington’s piece was his impeccable use of detail. The way Remington sculpted each muscle in the bronco and fold in the cowboy’s clothing challenged me to create a piece with a lot of focus on little details as well; I used fine tipped pens as my medium. Like creating a cast, pens enabled me to capture subtle details such as each bump and spike on the octopus’s skin.

Right: Claire Hannon’s Enteroctopus, 2017. BELIEVE Inspired by Asia Lee’s Fallen Shadow, we created bELIeve as a tribute to our class- mate and friend Eli Mollineaux, who re- cently passed away after his lifelong battle against Pearson’s Syndrome. Our main purpose in designing this piece was to heal and communicate through art, just as Eli did for us through his creativity and spirit. We used thirty-six squares, a num- ber which is explained in the Talmud to be symbolic of the few truly righteous people; our community views Eli as one of these honored individuals. In sewing our squares of rice paper into a collaborative project, even including a brushstroke from Eli’s own watercolor piece, the thread served to unite many different artists and styles, re- sembling Eli’s role in our school and town. We have portrayed the beauty of nature and the hope that it brings, similar to what Lee aimed to do as she created her work. Eli’s attitude towards life parallels that of the artist’s message, bringing wholeness and harmony to our community. The following students contributed to the project: Alexandra Muller, Katie Riley, Christi Reinersten, Erika Varady, Maggie Giles, Christina Varady, Isabellarose Malone, Emma Pipolo, Rachel Moss, Katie Burton, Sonia Chemerisov, Nicole Muszynski, Erika Varady, Sophie Dellecave, Julia Segal, Megan McDevitt, Cailin Polishook, Francesca Greco, Caroline Hartough, Katchi Obermaier, Molly Warren, Josefina Fasolino, Claire Hannon, Sarah Grassi, Phobe Walther, Chloe Liepa, Ashlyn Case, Alliy McKenzie, Jahi Douglas, Yasmin Khilji-Neal, Molly Warren, Nina Danseglio. The Dispatch 12 May 26 DISTANCES TO NEARBY GALAXIES INCREASE AS UNIVERSE EXPANDS BY EDGAR RIVAS LIZAMA

In 1925, a scientist to the Doppler ef- named Edwin Hub- fect known as “red- ble came up with shift.” the idea that our Hubble theo- galaxy was not the rized that this indi- only galaxy in the cated that the gal- known universe. As axies were moving such, he stated, we away from us. After are one of millions extensive investi- of galaxies in the gation of the red- universe. Because shifts, Hubble real- these theories were ized that galaxies made up only by near us were mov- inferences, rather ing away from the than hard evidence, Milky Way--the gal- people were very axy containing our hesitant to drink solar system--and wave Anisotropy single, incredible However, research- the kool-aid. Even that our galaxy was (WMAP), in 2012 tiny point. Imme- ers say that this type renowned physicist not the only one in estimated the age diately afterwards of matter is pulling Albert Einstein dis- the immense uni- of the universe to this began to en- galaxies apart. As- agreed with Hub- verse. be 13.8 billions of large rapidly in a tronomers believe ble’s thoughts. All this infor- years since the big big explosion, leav- that roughly 68% of In 1929, Ed- mation about the bang occurred. ing what is now our the universe is dark win Hubble shared unknown universe One of the known as the cos- energy. Dark mat- his ideas with the and the understand- biggest questions mos. ter makes up about world. In order to ing of it is central to puzzling astrono- Some inves- 27% of the uni- prove his theory, the investigation by mers involves what tigations actually verse. And the rest Hubble started to astronomers of the existed prior to the suggest that the 5% with everything notice that the light transpirations out- creation of the uni- universe at some we know on earth coming from these side our humble ball verse. Well, as far as point will collapse. as “normal” mat- proposed galaxies of dirt and water. we know the uni- This suggests that ter. Therefore, if we was shifted a little Moreover, verse begin when the universe shall could have a bet- towards the red end the NASA mission, all the matter on the eventually stop ex- ter understanding of the spectrum due Wilkinson Micro- universe was con- panding. However, about this strange centrated into one, this will not happen type of matter, tomorrow, and is in perhaps we could no need something understand more to be concerned about the expansion with. If it did actu- of the universe as ally happen, it would well as many ques- not be for millions tions that have not upon millions of been answered yet. years. The expansion Additionally, of the universe is one important fact something that we that several scien- need to understand- tists believe that is -with this knowl- important in the ex- edge humans could pansion of the uni- understand our uni- verse is“dark mat- verse, our earth, and ter.” We do not have our lives as we have much information never before. about this unidenti- • • • fied type of matter. Margaret goes eight days without sleep. How does she do it?

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The Dispatch May 2613 TRAPPIST-1: THE NEW STAR THAT COULD EVENTUALLY BE HUMANITY’S NEW HOME! BY EDGAR RIVAS LIZAMA Scientists have re- Trappist-1, its period of revolu- cently come across unlike the sun, is a tion. Consequently, a solar system that red-dwarf--a small, each planet always just might contain old and relatively has one side fac- the perfect plan- cool star. However, ing the light and ets capable of sus- scientists say that heat emitted by the taining life. Seven the star’s features star, while the other terrestrial planets are not factors that half of the planet located in the un- can affect the three always experiences known space are the planets. Instead, darkness. Because new hope for hu- Trappist-1 is the per- of this, the planets’ manity. fect type of star to weather is entirely In our im- give light and heat different from the mense universe to the planets that weather we experi- TRAPPIST-1 compared in size to our sun. there are millions of revolved around ence on Earth. The cause we still don’t at light speed. galaxies that have it. Investigations side that always re- have any knowledge People often millions of solar say that the planets ceives light and heat about this informa- question the need systems. As a result, revolving around could experience ex- tion, scientists are to investigate oth- it’s quite hard to find Trappist-1 are very tremely hot weather unable to detect er planets. As our a solar system like close to it. Because conditions, while any signal that may planet won’t always ours that may har- the star is only a the side that faces perhaps show life. sustain life, it’s im- bor life. However, red-dwarf, the plan- darkness experienc- Earth has an atmo- portant to find plan- NASA announced ets are in a perfect es extremely cool sphere mostly com- ets similar to Earth. a new star called location to obtain conditions. It must posed of nitrogen In the future, albeit “TRAPPIST-1” that the right amount be kept in mind that gas, in addition to possibly in thou- has seven planets of heat and light to these are merely several other life- sands of years, we revolving around it. have life. speculations, as we sustaining gasses. will need to find a Three of the sev- Additionally, have yet to gather Unfortunate- new home for hu- en planets appear scientists say that more information ly, Trappist-1 is lo- manity. You have to to have water, and the seven planets on these exoplanets. cated 40 light-years start somewhere! are capable of sus- may perhaps be tid- The study of from Earth. Hu- • • • taining life. Not to ally locked to their the atmospheric mans are not capa- mention they’re aw- star. This refers to compositions of the ble of reaching such fully similar to our objects whose or- three planets is also a distance without a beautiful Earth. bital period matches quite important. Be- ship that can travel

Justin’s mother had three children. The first was named Thomas, the next was

named Xavier. What was the name of the third childANSWERS ON PAGE 18 The Dispatch 14 May 26 TELEVISION AND BROADWAY STAR AARON TVEIT COMES TO HUNTINGTON on Tveit kicked off BY KATY DARA his spring concert tour in Huntington’s The Paramount. His Aaron Tveit first tioned role in Next setlist varied be- captured hearts in To Normal and as tween rock, pop, 2009 as Gabe Good- Frank Abagnale Jr. and showtunes. He man in the Tony in the stage musical will be perform- Award-winning mu- rendition of Catch ing sold-out shows sical, Next to Nor- Me If You Can. around the country mal. Today, he has On stage, Tveit for the next several risen to stardom in has also performed months. Some fans a multitude of me- in , The (including myself) diums. Three Musketeers were lucky enough Born in Mid- and . He to attend a pre- dletown, NY, Tveit also played Enjol- show Q&A session attended Ithaca Col- ras in the 2012 film with him. lege to study musi- adaptation of Les Interestingly, cal theatre. He left Miserables, along- Tveit has actually after two years in side Hugh Jackman, been to The Para- order to understudy Russell Crowe, and mount before. Sev- Mark and Roger in Eddie Redmayne. eral years ago, a the national tour More recently, Tveit friend of his from of . Nine years has played lead roles college played a later (in 2012), Tveit in USA’s critically Aaron Tveit in The Paramount, 2/25/17. show there. “I re- Providence, Phila- ence members were completed his col- acclaimed crime se- member it being a lege degree. This ries, Graceland, and delphia, Florida local Huntingto- really cool venue,” and along the West nians, while others was thanks, in part, in CBS’ political he said. “I’ve really to the various the- thriller, Braindead. Coast. “The next traveled from as far been looking for- two months, we are as Texas and Illi- ater roles he had un- He also played the ward to this.” der his belt, which leading role of Dan- kind of taking this nois. The show was Huntington one on the road a a huge hit, and will counted as college ny Zuko in FOX’s is his first stop in credit. television event, bit, so I’m very ex- continue to be per- a string of gigs na- cited,” he said. formed in various Tveit’s Broad- : Live!, in tionwide. Though way debut came 2015. Other televi- Tveit’s con- venues around the he doesn’t consid- cert was heavily at- nation. around in 2006. sion credits include er himself a tour- This was when he , Ugly tended by people ing artist, Tveit has from around the was cast as Link Betty, and Law and concerts booked in Larkin in . Order: SVU. nation. Some audi- • • • He went on to orig- On Saturday, inate the aforemen- February 25th, Aar- FUTURE TO AN ALBUM REVIEW BY INGRID OLIVIA Over the course of the last ing to display ripe savageness, weeks of February, rap artist, whilst the other displays the hu- Future, surprised his fans with, man side of Future. These two not one, but two projects. Al- releases have, without a doubt, though anticipated, both proj- augmented the artist’s respect ects have unseemingly sur- in the music industry. passed expectations set by fans The first project Future and the general public for the released was self named. The artist. The two projects are album, described to be “en- Aaron Tveit in USA’s Graceland . complete opposites, one serv- gaging” and “lively”, lives up Elly keeps on getting wet even as elly dries. What is Elly?

ANSWERS ON PAGE 19 The Dispatch May 2615 to the hype. The mixtape holds no the fact that the artist raps about feature, which allowed Future to drugs. “I’m So Groovy,” another be granted the platform to focus popular song, focuses on Future on himself; it proved to be suc- and his lavish lifestyle, all thanks to cessful and circulated quite nicely. his fame. “Future” holds to be the One of the most known songs, quintessence of the widely popular “Mask Off,” includes catchy beats sub-genre, trap, with the incorpo- and even holds the incorporation ration of ruthless and savage lyr- of a flute, which only adds flavor ics. to the song by helping juxtapose The second project Future re- leased is called “HNDRXX.” With this album, Future showed listen- ers what many thought he didn’t have- a sensitive side. HNDRXX had no problem securing the num- Album cover for HNDRXX. ber one slot on the Apple Music ist are effortlessly shown. This is charts shortly after the album re- all coming from a man who uni- lease. Although not directly stated versalized the “Gucci Flip Flops” by the artist, it is thought that this concept. The album proves to be album was influenced by artist, Ci- a work of art, with features from ara, and their former relationship. Rihanna and . It really With phrases such as “I seen a so- came together. HNDRXX can be called good girl turn on me,” in seen to serve as a turning point for his track “Turn on Me”, and “My the artist, for it’s his most human role model f* my life up”- the scars album yet. Album cover for Future. left due to damage done to the art- NEW NASSAU COLISEUM REOPENS to construct--about um also housed the Musicians such as before. The seat- 136 million after ad- New York Island- Led Zeppelin, El- ing is about 13,000 BY LUKE FARRELL justing for inflation. ers, of the Nation- vis Presley, Johnny for hockey games, Its first event was al Hockey League Cash, Bruce Spring- compared to the The Nassau Coli- a basketball game (NHL), following steen and Madonna previous size of seum recently re- sponsored by what the team’s creation are only a few of the over 16,000. That opened on April 5, was then the Ameri- in 1972. The Island- thousands who’ve aside, the Coliseum 2017, following a can Basketball As- ers went on to win performed there brought great acts long and extensive sociation (ABA)- four consecutive throughout the following its reno- renovation. The -between the New Stanley Cup titles- years.Long Island’s vations, with per- Coliseum, located York Nets (now the -between 1980 and own Billy Joel will formances from in Uniondale, was Brooklyn Nets), and 1983. open for the newly the likes of Bruno opened in 1972 as a the Pittsburgh Con- Over the years, renovated Coliseum Mars, The Weeknd, sporting and enter- dors. The Nets, call- the Coliseum has in April. Joel actual- J. Cole, Barry Ma- tainment venue. ing the Coliseum hosted other enor- ly was the final per- nilow, Lionel Richie, According to home, won 2 ABA mous talents, with formance in the old and Mariah Carey. It a 1972 New York championships with the first-ever con- Coliseum, during its will even host the fi- Times article, the NBA Hall of Famer cert performance final performance nal performance of Coliseum cost about Julius Erving. by acclaimed band on August 4, 2015. the Ringling Bros. 25 million dollars The Colise- Three Dog Night. The Coliseum and Barnum & Bai- underwent a huge ley circus, which is transformation to ending its opera- become an enter- tions on May 21, tainment space even 2017. more exceptional With a bright than its predecessor. future ahead of it- In addition to a VIP self, The Coliseum lounge, it includes is happy to have re- an artist space, a opened its doors, larger entrance and and ushering in a many more features. new chapter of the The venue’s historic venue. size, however, is slightly smaller than • • • What did the inventor of the door knocker get?

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Kenneth crosses the border into a new country and immediately slips. What country

did he enter? ANSWERS ON PAGE 19 The Dispatch May 2617

Nickity is a vampire. Where does Nickity keep her money? ANSWERS ON PAGE 19 The Dispatch 18 May 26

Page 12 Riddle Answer: Page 13 Riddle Answer:

Margaret sleeps at night! Justin! The Dispatch May 2619 EASY HARD

Page 16 Riddle Answer:

Kenneth entered Greece!

Page 17 Riddle Answer:

A blood bank!

Page 14 Riddle Answer:

Elly’s a towel!

Page 15 Riddle Answer: The no-bell prize! SPORTS |ESPANOL Captain who is one of BY CRAIG HASS only 87 players to ever YOU’RE FIRED! reach 1,000 points, Doug Weight has the Only one season af- take the pressure off management to fire the head coach, they experience and heart ter winning their first of then-coach Jack of a die-hard Island- ever playoff series in Capuano by telling finally made the move on Tuesday, January ers fan. With several 23 years, not many him, “You’re fired!” years of experience would’ve expected the For several 17th. The Islanders under his belt as an New York Islanders to years, the Islanders’ Islanders’ assistant be a .500 team at the fans have ridiculed the named Doug Weight their new head coach- coach, Weight will ex- halfway point of the team’s management cel in his new posi- season. Because of and coaching staff for -the first since No- vember 15th, 2010, tion, especially given this sickening record, making controversial his familiarity with Islanders’ general moves and decisions. when Jack Capuano was named interim each and every play- Jack Capuano has been fired! manager Garth Snow After years of hear- er’s style and person- finally felt the need to ing the fans plea for head coach. Under traded to the Toronto Capuano, the Island- ality. Maple Leafs, or look ers had two 100-point Does this move to undergo free agen- seasons, and a 227- affect captain John cy after this coming 191- 64 record. His Tavares’ stance on ex- season. last game was against tending his contract Yet, if the Is- the Boston Bruins for with the Islanders? landers have the op- a 4-0 win! Absolutely! Depend- portunity at a new Since turning ing on how the Island- home or reach the the ship around, the ers finish this season- playoffs, John Tavares New York Islanders -and whether they may believe in his fu- went from a last place can make the playoffs ture of winning a cup team to being in a po- with Weight--John Ta- and decide to stay for tential spot for a wild vares may or may not the fanbase. Whether card playoff position. want to resign. or not the Islanders Doug Weight even If Tavares be- reach the playoffs this went on a seven-game lieves that the Island- year, let’s all just re- point streak (6-0-1), ers are going to un- member: “We’re all Is- which sparked hope dergo another long landers!” for Islanders fans. As rebuilding like recent- Doug Weight will be taking over as the Islander’s new head coach. a former Islanders ly, he may ask to be • • • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 planned. We knew -was kidnapped by days of your stom- by which the barriers from that horrible what would happen mafiosos. Deport- achs forgetting what were broken. “After place. The cun- next. Everything ed from Mexico to food was. Long the storm comes the ning mother knew went according to Honduras after one hours of walking at calm a rainbow with it wouldn’t be easy plan. That is, until month of hiding in a night, were met with beautiful colors.” to get them out, but it didn’t. Until one juvenile jail, she hid frigid temperatures The mother and she had everything of us almost--me- from the bad guys controlled only by her children now while her other two wearing black bags. fight day by day to- sisters went through During those gether against sea hell. Everyone suf- dark seven days, and land, and noth- fered in separation. the only thing the ing could separate Everyone went mother knew was them. Thanks to through the worst that her daughter this great sacrifice, hell they had ever were about to ar- and after so much experienced in their rive. All she knew, suffering, they have entire lives. Thank- was that she would learned to value ev- fully, after the lon- soon look into the ery little thing that gest months of their pairs of bright eyes they achieve. They lives, the trio was she had not known try to be people of united again. for nine years. success and courage Surprisingly, The hour every day. Thanks the worst was yet came, and finally to all that, I have to come. It was un- the mother had her the honor and the imaginable, obvi- children in her arms. proud to share the ously, to picture one After so much time true story of my lit- spending seven days of darkness and dry- tle family. in the desert. Seven ness came true love days of your mouth reunited--love by • • • not knowing what which the darkness water was. Seven was overcome, love