The Falconaire volume 52- issue 3- January 2015 One Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 www.mrhsfalconaire.com A Bigger Issue Than You Think Human Trafficking exploitation. ing serious harm against that person or others is Two speakers presented: Shamere McKenize, coercion, which can make someone believe that if who is a survivor of human trafficking and Detec- they don’t do something, they or a member of their tive Shawn Murphy, the head of the Monmouth family will be harmed. County Prosecutor’s office liaison on the topic. Some MRHS students passed out a paper with MRHS History teacher Mr.Nappi organized the the title of, “Human Trafficking Red Flags.” The event. “This is too big of a problem for us to ignore handout talked about ways to pick up signs on and hopefully this assembly will move us one step people who seem likely to be a victim and what closer to confront these uncomfortable realities so kind of questions to ask. McKenize stressed that we can finally end slavery worldwide,” he said. just because someone has one or two qualities, it Walkfree.org estimates that nearly 35.8 million doesn’t mean they are a victim because most pos- people are currently enslaved today and if that’s not sess multiple attributes. shocking enough, maybe the fact that human traf- 40 Holocaust and Genocide students were ficking is a $32 billion industry is. How about the surveyed; 27 people said that the assembly “opened average age of someone becoming trafficked is only their eyes” or showed them how close to home this 13? Shocked yet? problem really is. McKenize tried to make the numbers clear by MRHS senior Adin Shah said that what was comparing: Starbucks, Google, and Nike combined most shocking to him was “the way society truly do not make as much money yearly as human traf- glamorizes pimps.” ficking does. Although some people may have an idea of what Guest speaker, Shamere McKenize, addresses the MRHS student body on the subject of human trafficking. McKenize focused her talk on sex trafficking but a pimp looks like, it was made clear that they may Photo Credit: Paula Popok made sure to note that many other forms exist too. not always fit that stereotype. MRHS senior, Chel- By Paula Popok ‘15 Child labor, domestic work, and forced labor are sea Caruso, said she learned that “Traffickers could News Editor just a few more. be anyone from peers to the elderly.” On Monday, Dec. 12, the Monmouth Regional The three key elements McKenize said that de- Detective Murphy talked about how this hap- PAC held a student assembly about the problem of fine trafficking are force, fraud, and coercion. Force pens anywhere and everywhere and how he human trafficking. can involve things such as physical restraint and/ amongst many others work hard to make this no According to Google.com, human trafficking is or serious physical harm. As for fraud, that mainly longer a problem. the illegal movement of people, typically for the involves false promises, such as being promised a purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual certain amount of money for a job. Threaten-

Some students were interviewed after the assembly; this is what they had to say: David Birzin: “Be careful who you trust and you will be safe.” Taylor Hager: “It opened my eyes to a world I’ve never been exposed to.” Anthony Escalona: “I am now more aware that it occurs a lot in our country and that our state received a C in human trafficking prevention and awareness.” Christian Boujaoude: “It showed the amount of different cases in Eaton- town that are happening now.” Casey Gallagher: “We can do something with one tip to the police that could save hundreds of lives.”

Photo Credits: Wikipedia A Successful QUIZ TIME! Serve What should your New Year’s resolution be? FBLA Volleyball Tournament By Haley Pszeniczny ‘15 3.What is your favorite food from 6.What are you looking forward to Reviews Editor Monmouth? in 2015? By Crista DeAngelis ‘15 a.Ice Cream a.Prom Staff Writer 1.You wake up late for school! What Traditions are a big part of Mon- is the first thing you do? b.Nothing b.Summer mouth Regional’s school spirit, and a. Don’t go to school c.Pizza Stick c.School Next Year the annual FBLA Volleyball Tourna- b.Look for lunch money d.Salad d.Spring Break ment is one of them. Every year right before Thanksgiving, the Future Busi- c.Do the homework you forgot to do ness Leaders of America put together a last night 4.What is your favorite app? volleyball tournament to support their d.RUN! a.Facebook club. b.Instagram On November 20th, 8 teams com- peted in the volleyball tournament. 2.At the end of the school day you c.Snapchat Advisor and business teacher Sue Wolff think... d.Twitter said it was a success. Overall, $200 was raised for FBLA. a.“I can’t wait to go home and watch The winning team, “Shake ‘N Bake”, Netflix!” 5.Who’s your favorite faculty consisted of MRHS physical educa- b.“I wish I had money for food.” member? tion teachers, Coach Turner, Coach c.“I’m so worried that I totally a.Any Gym Teacher Gottdenker, Mr. Lerman, Coach Criv- ello, and Coach Chlapowski, along with bombed that test!” b.Mr. Teeple guidance counselor Mrs. Dimezza. As d.“I’m going to stay up all night on my c.Mrs. Werner a reward, their team won breakfast computer!” d.No one Fireworks over Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, sandwhiches! Mr. Lerman said he “had a really good time”. Results: during New Year’s Eve. The second place team, “The Happy Mostly A’s- Your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise! Exercising isn’t all about losing weight; it’s about being Meals”, consisted of MRHS science teachers: Mr. Daly, Mr.Depue, Mrs. healthy too. Start this year off right by being more healthy and treating your body right to get ready for the long await- Roach; MRHS seniors Matt Vincenti ing summer! Going for a run once or week or participating in gym more can give your body the exercise it needs to and Kayla Hueston, and MRHS fresh- stay fit. man Pat Riordan. As a reward, they also won breakfast. The final score to Mostly B’s- Your New Year’s resolution should be to get a job. By working hard, you can succeed this year. Not only their game was 15-11. Kayla Hueston, will you get experience for the future, but bring in money that you need for a new car, food, or even college! This year said “for a team that was officially put is full of opportunities and you can take advantage of them! together the day of the tournament, we had really good chemistry.” Mostly C’s- Your New Year’s resolution should be to get better grades. This second half of the school year is the best The money raised from this tourna- time to get your grades up. Whether you’re an underclassman that wants to bring up your GPA or a senior hoping ment helps support FBLA and the state to get all A averages to skip out on finals, getting better grades during 2015 will definitely benefit you. Getting more competition that they will attend in late studying time or remembering to do homework can boost your grade from B’s and C’s to A’s! February. There are many costs involved in this trip which include the hotel, the Mostly D’s- Your New Year resolution should be to get more sleep. Staying up all night on your computer, watching bus, registration fee, etc. The volleyball T.V. or even doing homework is finally getting to you and can be difficult to focus in school. To beat these in school tournament pays for the “kids who naps, maybe try doing homework the day it is assigned in school to have less work to do at home. Cutting back on the wouldn’t normally be able afford to go” said Mrs. Wolff. binge watching and the Tumblr scrolling can make all the difference when trying to get a full nights rest. This year try to get some sleep to feel rejuvenated and attentive during the day to make going to school a breeze! The Falconaire Page 2 NEws January 2015 Bye Bye Honey Boo Boo TLC Cancels Popular Reality Show By James Grissman ‘15 A Publication of Opinions Editor Monmouth It has been decided; TLC has officially canceled the production of Regional High School “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” The show followed Alana Thompson, Co-Editors in Chief a 9 year-old beauty pageant contestant who was featured on Toddlers Samara Coleman & and Tiaras, and her family in backwoods Georgia. Pooja Shah The news came after TMZ reported that June Shannon, Honey Boo Boo’s mother, was dating an old flame Mark McDaniel. McDaniel is a Advisor registered sex offender who was released from prison last March, after Dawn Collett serving a 10 year sentence for aggravated child molestation. On top of that McDaniel is allegedly the father of two of June Shannon’s children. Opinons Editor Public outcry arose when it was revealed that McDaniel reportedly Jimmy Grissman molested Shannon’s oldest daughter Anna Caldwell, when she was she is.” In an interview with Dr. Phil, Uncle Poodle, who was featured on News Editor eight and he was in a relationship with her mother. McDaniel “would the show as Honey Boo Boo’s gay uncle, said “The truth…June is ly- Paula Popok try and touch me and all that stuff,” Caldwell told People magazine. The show previously caused controversy when Alana was pictured ing.” Uncle Poodle went on to say that he drove Mama June and two Reviews Editor drinking “go-go juice,” which is a mixture of Mountain Dew and Red of her children to visit McDaniel. At the time Uncle Poodle said he Haley Pszeniczny Bull had no idea of McDaniel’s prior conviction. In order to prove Uncle Sugar Bear, Alana Thompson’s father who separated from Shannon Poodle’s claims Dr. Phil had him consent to a polygraph, which came Features Editor in September, responded to the allegations against June Shannon in a back that he was telling the truth. Rachael Febo video posted on TMZ saying that he was “a little bit” sad that Mc- Now the question is: what will happen to Honey Boo Boo? Will Daniel was allowed near Honey Boo Boo and that he was very “upset” CPS, Child Protective Services, take June Shannon’s children away Variety Editor from her? Katie Risley about the show’s cancelation. In response to these allegations, Mama, June Shannon, posted a MRHS student Max Villagomez said that Honey Boo Boo Sports Editor “truth” video on her Facebook page. In the video Shannon said that the should be taken away because right now she is in an “unsafe environ- Christian DeFazio dating rumors were “not true” and “I promise my kids are my No. 1 ment.” priority.” MRHS Child Development teacher Mrs. Joseph said, “I just Layout Editor MRHS senior Taylor Higgins said, “I think Mama June is lying. I hope that someone looks into it because they looked like a nice family Dohnovan Pittala had hopes that she wasn’t but everyday more reports shows that on T.V. and I hope that the kids are safe.”

Copy Editor Alexandra Brito Hope from the Future, Clues from Our Past? Staff Writers Quinton Escalante Organic Molecules Found on Comet Luke Fusco By Shannon Kelley ‘15 This could be a huge Shannon Kelly Staff Writer step in figuring out the Halena Martin Space is much unknown and composition of comets but Gianna Bellomo scientists are still trying to Crista DeAngelis when new discoveries are in the wake, it can be a very exciting interpret the results. Media Staff time. The Discovery network Prof Mark McCaughre- says the ESA (European Space an told ‘Discovery’, “We Webmaster: Agency) landed on a comet didn’t necessarily see Nicole Margiloff referred to as “Comet 67P” on many organics in the November 12. The Philae lander signal. This could be CONTACT INFORMATION because we didn’t man- The Falconaire was the first probe to ever land on Monmouth Regional High School a comet and it detected organic age to pick up a sample. One Norman J. 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The Falconaire Is Her Music Too Valuable? reserves the right to edit any material Taylor Swift Removes Music from Spotify received for publication. By Shannon Kelley ‘15 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To provide a graphic forum of Staff Writer dialogue and expression. To provide Spotify is one of the largest growing sources for people who listen to music and Taylor Swift is a world the school and community with informa- wide pop sensation. So when Taylor Swift decides to take her music off Spotify, things can get a little tion concerning the important issues touchy. and activities pertaining to students, faculty, and administration. To publish Music is streamed all over the world on websites that people can illegally download songs for free. an interesting, readable newspaper Taylor Swifts says, “Music is art, and art is important and rare. Important, rare things are valuable. Valuable satisfying the needs of the students and things should be paid for”. the Monmouth Regional community. Swift is not alone when it comes to not having her music on Spotify. AC/DC, The Beatles, and The Black CORRECTIONS Keys are not streaming on the site. Thom Yorke of Radiohead removed all of his solo projects from the site The Falconaire is committed to fair saying that Spotify practices unfair payment for the artists. Artists receive a payment of $0.006 and $0.0084 and accurate reporting. If you are aware of an error, please inform us be emailing for every play. us at [email protected] Spotify could get hurt from the amount of sales they are going to lose, especially since iTunes will be creating a streaming service. David Holmes, a tech editor for Pando Daily, says “I think you could count COMMENTS & QUESTIONS on one hand the number of artists that could pull this off and remain popular”. He infers that Taylor Swift For general comments or questions will not necessarily be affected by the lack of these sales. Spotify is more beneficial for new artists who want about the Falconaire, please write to the editors or advisor at the specific email their songs to get noticed. addresses listed above. Spotify encourages Swift to reconsider her decision since almost 16 million people have listened to her Visit Our Website: mrhsfal- songs within a 30 day span. They also say that they have made one billion dollars since 2009 due to the conaire.com! Taylor Swift songs. All Photo Credit: Wikipedia January 2015 Features The Falconaire Page 3 What’s Your Life, Liberty, & the Perfect Prom Dress? Pursuit of Yarn A Prom Dress Guide Th e Top 5 Reasons to Crochet this Holiday Season By Haley Pszeniczny ‘15 and Rachael Febo ‘15 Photo Credits: Rachael Febo Reviews and Features Editors Shopping for Your Body Type

It is almost time to start the long No matter your body type, process of getting a prom dress. shape, or size there is a great dress Th ere are so many options that out there for you. It’s all about people consider as their perfect understanding what works on your dress but have no idea what will body and what doesn’t, how to look the best on them. Here are the highlight the features you love, and rules for getting a dress that will fi t hide the ones you don’t. your unique look. • Petite: Show off your tiny Color Choice Is Everything shape! Don’t hide yourself with a long ball gown or a dress with a lot First let’s start off with the basics. of extra material. Everyone has either a warm, cool, Pictured above: A hat (left ) and phone case (right), handmade by MRHS senior Luz Perez using a crochet technique. or neutral skin tones; these are • Rectangular: Look for a dress what determine the perfect dress that cinches your waist to give the By Rachael Febo ‘15 and James Grissman ‘15 color for someone. If you do not allusion of curves. Features Editor and Opinions Editor know what type you are, don’t fret Although crocheting is traditionally associate d with boring Aunt Ida from Dearborn, Michigan, because here are their explanations it is actually more popular then one might think. According to Yahoo news consumers are spending • Hourglass: Highlight your less and sticking to their budgets this holiday season. With more spending conscious shoppers hand- curves don’t disguise them under make gift s are becoming cost eff ective alternatives for presents this year. So, Monmouth, in order to .• People with a warm skin tone a lot of fabric. Avoid the empire advocate for crocheting your gift s here are the top fi ve reasons to crochet: usually have a yellowish color to waist. 1.) It is cost eff ective. their skin and can be identifi ed as Need a last minute Secret Santa gift this Christmas? Try crocheting. With all the shopping tan. A warm skin tone will look • Pear: Look for a dress that will and giving that goes on during the holidays, handmade crochet gift s are a cost eff ective way best in darker shades of red, or- put emphasis on your upper body. to save your money and still spread holiday joy. ange, yellow, and green. 2.) It’s relaxing. A fi tted gown will create a balance between upper and lower body. Need a break from the stress of school? Crocheting takes a lot of concentration and time • In contrast to warm, a cool skin to grasp a hold of, and it is one of those hobbies that relax the mind. So if you need a break from reality crocheting is for you. toned person will have a pinkish • Apple: Go for an empire waist 3.) It allows you to avoid the violent checkout lines. undertone to their complexion. A that shows off your shoulders and If you have ever been Black Friday shopping or shopped near the end of December the lines cool skin tone will be working it arms. Steer clear of anything with a are chaotic. In order to avoid the mudslinging in the K-Mart lines this year pickup crochet- in pink, dark blue, light blue, and belt or tight bandage dresses. ing. It is something you can do in the safety of your home, and avoid most human contact. some shades of green. 4.) It’s fun. Aft er the New Year it’s time to Th e simplicity of crocheting perfumes an aura of not only relaxation but fun. Th e thrill of • Along with both of these types, start looking and getting your end taking a ball on yarn and transforming it into festive garbs is only comparable to the thrill of the neutral skin tone can fall under the football game on homecoming night. On YouTube there is a plethora of videos that are of school details in order. Getting a both categories and will have the prom dress is the fi rst step of many fun and can teach you how to crochet. most options for dress colors. Any- 5.) to move on from high school or, if It is great for the cold season. one with a neutral skin tone can According to MRHS senior, and crocheter, Luz Maria Perez, “Crocheting is not only fun and, you’re an underclassmen, transition of course, time consuming, but it’s a great way to make Christmas gift s” that will keep you have the best of both worlds and into a diff erent school year. warm this season. make almost any color look good on them.

Monmouth Meets Hollywood Students at MRHS are Twins to Famous Stars in Hollywood By Gianna Bellomo ‘15 Staff Writer

Celebrity Look- Alikes

MRHS senior Emely Flores is lucky enough to share features MRHS senior Zach Major could have easily replaced Ed Helms, with the “Bang Bang” singer Ariana Grande. Th ey both the actor who played Stu from the racy comedy, “Th e Hang- have similar eyes and smiles. over”. Zach even responds to the nick name “Stu”.

MRHS senior Jesse Slovenz is constantly being compared to MRHS junior Kevin Ross has been told by friends he looks like ac- actor Ryan Gosling, who is famous for “Th e Notebook”. Th ey tor Josh Hutcherson, who is most known for his role in “Th e Hun- both share similar face and nose shape. ger Games”. It appears the two share eye shape and face structure.

All Photo Credit: Wikipedia Photo credits to Gianna Bellomo, Emely Flores, and Wikipedia The Falconaire Page 4 HOT TOPICS January 2015 Free the Weed The US’s fight for the legalization of marijuana By Samara Coleman ‘15 US produces about $120 billion dollars a year, and that’s Co-Editor in Chief with the law breathing down distributer’s necks! According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), MRHS senior, Eva Rondon, chimes in to say that, “If we put a tariff on on average, about 443 thousand people die prematurely from cigarettes it, the economy would blow up!” or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million live with With the country being $17,938,161,633,953 in debt as of November, a serious illness caused by smoking each year. Yet, these little cancer 2014 (concordcoalition.org), can America really afford to pass up such a sticks still remain legal and extremely easily accessible to the public on prominent opportunity? a daily basis. MRHS senior, Billy Herman, urges government not to overlook mari- Excessive and irresponsible alcohol use is the cause of approximately juana’s “great medicinal properties.” 88,000 deaths and 2.5 million YPLL (Years of Potential Life Loss) each According to the Business Insider, marijuana can help treat glaucoma, year in the United States, causing its victims to lose about 30 years from epileptic seizures, Dravet’s Syndrome, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, mul- their life expectancy (CDC). Yet, stores are still dedicated to the mass tiple sclerosis, arthritis discomfort, and so many more misfortunes that production and distribution of this body-killing depressant. plague American’s lives on a daily basis. Though, for some reason, obvious to solely those in government, the MRHS senior, Shaiyda Rivera, said, “If marijuana was legalized, there herbal plant components of marijuana have been banned nationwide, would be less people in jail, leaving room for the more serious criminals”. with only a few, slowly growing exceptions. The amount of casualties, deaths, or health According to Huffington Post, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data states that deteriorating risks of marijuana per year? 0 to none. (drugwarfacts.org) there were a total of 1.5 million drug arrests made nationwide in 2011, and out of those So where does the logic lay in allowing the consumption and sale of these previously arrests, about 750,000 were for marijuana, nearly half. This equates to there being a mentioned homicidal agents and forbidding the distribution of a herbal remedy and marijuana-related arrest every 42 seconds in the USA. Is it practical or necessary to harmless recreational activity, enjoyed by an average of 14 million American citizens? force officers to busy themselves with trying to track down harmless citizens, minding The indisputable reasoning must be buried underneath millions of feet of invisible dirt their own business, and not causing any harm to themselves or others? Is this where the because it cannot be found. government’s attention is most needed? MRHS senior, Henry Millington, notes how “great for the economy”, this substance’s Why don’t we save the handcuffs for the real criminals? legalization would be. According to cnbc.org, tobacco is a $96 billion industry and alcohol, a $400 billion industry with 3.9 million employees. However, as an illegal agent, marijuana in the Yay for Gay Fight or Flight Homosexuality is Reality Should America fight Someone Else’s War? By Dohnovan Pittala ‘15 to for in the years to come. By Luke Fusco ‘16 and Halena Martin ‘16 Layout Editor Although there are several Throughout the history of reasons to be against war, there are Staff Writers America, the ethics of war has been just as many reasons for people Arguing with people against a hot topic. to believe that war is necessary to gay marriage is arguing with According to a survey taken maintain balance in the world. A by Gallup.com, as of 2013 53% of popular thought on this side that ignorance, and despite years of Americans believed that sending U.S. involvement in war is needed progress in the LGBT (Lesbian, troops into Iraq was a mistake. to keep innocent people safe from There are many reasons that a lot of dangerous people. Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual) those people are against most wars Senior Kevin Tulloch said, movement, there is still work the U.S. has been involved in. The “Problems won’t solve themselves.” biggest reason is the feeling that It is this belief that keeps people that needs to be done. violence is not an ethical response supportive of war in times where Even though 35 states have to any issue. there are significant problems approved gay marriage there are MRHS senior Baylei Candella throughout the world. Also, we’re agrees with this belief and said, “I going to war with people who de- still 15 states that still have same don’t see the point of killing people serve to have war declared on them. sex marriage bands. to solve a problem that probably For example, in World War II, it won’t be solved anyway.” was necessary to attack the nazi’s for The real question that needs While this is a very popular they were a great threat to the rest to be asked is why should some- opinion throughout the country, of the world. And in the American there are several other reasons why Revolution, the soldiers fighting for one else’s opinion depict whom people refuse to support the idea of America were fighting against the one can marry? war. One of those arguments is that oppressive nation of Great Britain. the government’s reasoning to go to Senior Shaun Rivera stated, Senior Joy Fann said, “everybody has the right to get married, it’s war is not truly or completely ex- “Most of the wars we’ve been in there life,” It’s absurd that in the 21st century people argue on this topic, posed to the public. A prime exam- have been fought against people because it is our human right to marry whomever we please. People who ple of this is when the U.S. invaded who were threats to the safety of Iraq in 2003 ‘searching for nuclear others.” argue that it is their opinion are implying that their opinion is more im- weapons’. According to CNN, in In this case, citizens should find no portant. Why should people in favor of gay marriage have to go to such late 2004 it was discovered by the issue with U.S. involvement in wars rest of the world that these weapons because it is America’s job to police lengths to validate their points, but others can just hide behind things didn’t exist, leaving America with the world, besides we are capable of like religion? an embarrassing, unnecessary war doing so. with thousands of casualties to tend Junior Billie Mwangi has this to say, “The government shouldn’t tell people who they can marry.” Before getting married you must go to a courthouse or the vital records to get a marriage license. This license will allow you to be married in a religious or civil ceremony. Many people us religion as the basis for being against gay marriage. But isn’t there a separation of church and state? Junior Christopher Raike said, “I believe in the Bible and it says, you can’t be gay, it is a sin, and marriage is for a man and a woman.” Looking back in American history, remember when African Ameri- cans and Caucasians were not allowed to marry? Eventually this was changed but it is still socially restricted in areas of the country. Just as people were against interracial marriage, some are now op- posed giving same sex couple the right to marry merely because their religion says marriage is between a man and a woman. The basis of the United States of America is life, liberty, and the pur- suit of happiness. There are no exceptions. VISIT US ONLINE AT Marriage is not religious in nature, unless the couples make it. MRHSFALCONAIRE.COM FOR MORE POLLS AND STORIES! January 2015 Editorial The Falconaire Page 5 Ready, Aim, DON’T SHOOT! How can we take the finger off the trigger?

St. Louis Rams players making the ‘Hand’s Up Don’t Shoot’ gesture as they enter the field parents posed a probable solution: all officers should We have all heard about multiple police shootings, would resist arrest when the repercussions are known? be required to wear cameras on their persons during seen the pictures and debated on the issue, so what do Good question. The police officers involved received their hours of duty. we do now? no type of punishment for their actions. So what is the real solution and when will it start? Of the most infamous victims are Eric Garner, The Ferguson case followed Eric Garner’s. On The country needs to have “the conversation,” compa- Michael Brown, and two NYPD officers: Wenjian Liu August 9th, 2014, Michael Brown, an unarmed Afri- rable to NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s conversation with and Rafael Ramos. At the funeral for the slain officers, can- American teenager, was shot to death by a white his son. their fellow servicemen turned their backs on the policeman, Darren Wilson. After robbing a liquor Solutions have already been used in Los Angeles NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Previous to these murders, store, Brown came into contact with Officer Dar- and Albuquerque and are based on extensive re- DeBlasio shared of his parental advice to his mixed ren Wilson, who was currently unaware of Brown’s search. race son about how to be careful in the presence of previous actions, where it remains unclear as to what Harvard Kennedy School has found a solution that police officers, “We said, ‘look, if a police officer stops specifically occurred. What can be agreed on was that has been working for the LAPD; they are “forcing you, do everything he tells you to do, don’t move Wilson approached Brown in his police vehicle and supervisors to pay attention to officers who attract suddenly, don’t reach for your cell phone, because reprimanded him for walking in the middle of the more civilian complaints or frequently use more force we knew, sadly, there’s a greater chance it might be street, as opposed to the sidewalk. The stories of what than their peers.” The research shows that ever since misinterpreted if it was a young man of color’”, accord- occurred next split while some witnesses, as well as Los Angeles adopted this system it allowed the city to ing to Huffington Post, “It’s different for a white child. Officer Wilson, attested that Brown reached inside of build “public trust in police.” That’s just the reality in this country.” The reality is the police vehicle and created Is this the solution to be ad- that certain citizens feel the need to protect themselves a physical altercation with “Is there a serious opted throughout the nation? and their children from those whose main priority is Officer Wilson, forcing him to Journalist‘s Resource offers to “protect and serve.” shoot. Other witnesses, includ- another solution; they say The reactions to these horrific events are passion- ing the friend that was accom- race problem with “officers with more experi- ate, divided and inconclusive. But this is not a new panying Brown and neighbors, ence and education,” should problem, police officers and citizens have history of attest that Wilson took the first the police force?” be placed in high crime areas high tension between them, so why aren’t solutions act of violence against Brown. rather than rookie cops. They believe experienced being implemented yet? What all witnesses seem to agree on is that while cops “may be less likely to use force.” The Eric Garner case was the first to catch media’s Brown was being gunned down, he was retreating It’s not just the police force that needs to take mat- attention of these seemingly mainstream murders. He away from Wilson’s bullets with his hands up, the uni- ters in their own hands, all citizens need to enforce was an unarmed, African-American civilian, killed in versal signal for surrender. However, after months of rules as well. MRHS security supervisor and retired a joint effort by multiple NYPD officers on July 17th, heated debate and close scrutiny of the situation, the police officer Danny Marks said that the only thing 2014. He was rendered helpless in an illegal chokehold grand jury decided not to indict Wilson. Many zealous civilians should do is “just comply… it can always be while his head was being repeatedly bashed against the opinions were formed as a result, causing an uproar in worked out in court.” sidewalk. Police claimed that they observed Garner communities of outraged and passionate citizens who According to PoliceCrimes.com, civilians can file a selling untaxed cigarettes, by buying them in a regular felt betrayed by their own government. complaint against a police officer; however they advise store and then selling then individually, and he denied On December 20th, 2014, two NYPD Officers, not filing a false complaint. These complaints will stay their claims. The video captured by a civilian shows Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot point blank on the officer’s records in order to ensure the problem one officer using the illegal move to wrestle Garner to in their vehicle by Ismaaiyl Brinsley, an African- does not reoccur. the ground while he shouted numerous times, “I can’t American Baltimore resident who was looking for re- All of these cases were preventable whether it had breathe” and did nothing to resist the arrest. None of venge after the officers in the Garner and Brown cases been the fault of the victim or the suspects. One thing his fellow officers spoke up to reprimand the wres- were not indicted. Brinsley then shot himself. Sup- both parties should be able agree on is that “a life is tling move, in fact they helped to pin the victim to the porters of the officers and the police force have argued a life.” Although neither party is completely right in ground and held him there while he slowly lost his that “a life is a life” so they question why communities their arguments, they both share an uproar in feed- breathe due to his asthmatic condition. Garner died don’t react as passionately to officers being shot, as back that can and should be collaborated to create new on the spot, a public execution, for a situation as they have to the previous civilians? A popular Insta- laws. These solutions have and will work, so why aren’t harmless as a child selling candy at school. Did he not gram post that also surfaced on Twitter shows their we implementing them? Let’s get a move on it. deserve a trial? support to the police force (pictured below). The post Protests began to form, one after another, all over says “Where are the riots and protest? None?... Yes all the country. Supporters of Garner questioned why lives matter.” On the other hand, some believe that the police resorted to exces- although those particular officers sive force so quickly in the “It’s different for a should not have been shot, justice arrest, on a civilian who was needs to be given for the many clearly not resisting. They white child. That’s murders that have been written off also question the procedures previous to these. Tempers on both the officers used during this sides continue to rage on. arrest. Why use such violent just the reality in Citizens began asking ques- extremes on such a nonviolent tions like: “Is there a serious race crime? Was Garner such an this country.” problem with the police force?” or immediate threat that his life “Are officers trained to implement needed to be put at risk in order to subdue him? On nonviolent techniques in minor situations?” Others the other hand, supporters of the police force claimed reasoned with the police asking, “What does a person that the force had to be used in order to get control of expect if they are interacting inappropriately with the situation; they also questioned why a person officers trying to enforce the law?” Michael Brown’s All Photo Credits Wikipedia The Falconaire Page 6 Reviews January 2015 Five More Nights Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 By Quinton Escalante ‘16 The game is hinted to be a prequel to the previous game although it is not con- Staff Writer firmed. There are several theories whether the game is a prequel or not. The game Oh boy it’s so scary… not. Jump scares galore now with a different look. The also has a hidden story that players would have to look into in order to discover. first game wasn’t very good and this game is the same. The game takes place at Overall the game isn’t much different than the previous one. The concept is the Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, the same name as in the last game but in a different loca- same with a few new changes but they aren’t big enough to make the game some- tion, and has a few new things added to it. thing new. Players will not be scared after playing the game for a while. The game The first change is that now instead of doors there are air vents that the player is nothing new or game changing. must watch and the player won’t have to close them anymore. Now the player has the option to wear a mask of Freddy to throw off the killing machines. There are new animatronics: Toy Freddy Toy Bonnie Toy Chica, Mangle, BB the balloon boy and The Puppet. The old animatronics, Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Golden Freddy, will also make a return. The first annoying thing the player will encounter is The Puppet. The Puppet will force the player to micro manage because if the player doesn’t wind him up he will kill the player. This is just an annoyance making the player constantly have to look at him or lose. Another thing players will notice is that after playing the game for a short time, players won’t be scared anymore. Jump scares will only scare someone for so long until they get used to them. The game is nothing but jump scares from beginning to end, and eventually those scares wear thin until all you have is a frustrating piece of software. So once player get used to the jump scares they won’t be scared at all and this is supposed to be a horror game. Ocean Café Local Café making Big Waves By Halena Martin ’16 Staff Writer What’s better than eating food that’s both delicious and nutritious? Ocean Cafe located on 441 Broad St Shrewsbury, NJ is a great balance of food that both tastes good and makes the body feel good. Food: Patrons should expect to enjoy their experience at the cafe and find it to be both delicious and nutritious. The main reason for ritually coming back is the food. The menu includes things such as smoothies, salads, lettuce wraps, soups, sandwiches, and summer rolls. These all contain very wholesome and good quality ingredients. As well as being able to eat in, there is also the option of take out. Isabelle De Abreu, a junior at MRHS, says that there’s no other place in town where she can get good healthy food that tastes great. Location: Natalie Schmalzel says that Ocean Café offers good “bang for your buck”. The Despite the Shrewsbury Ocean Café being close to home, it is very hard to get sandwiches soups and salads have a reasonable price. Although their food may be in and out of. Located on Broad Street it can be a hassle with the traffic and the set at a good price the drinks tend to be on the pricey side. Drink such as smoothies constant train traveling back and forth. cost $5.50 and lemonade costs $2.50. Service: Ocean Café also has locations in Long Branch, Red Bank, and Manalapan. The service is very laid back. When the customer enter they can either go up to the counter and order themselves or wait for a waitress to come to you. The waitress will speedily bring out each order. The service is both pleasant and fast. Cost: For the most part Ocean Café is a very reasonable option for a student’s budget. Pocket Monster Take Over Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Review

By Quinton Escalante ‘16 ed in the previous games, “Pokemon X” and “Y” but there are now more in these Staff Writer two games. The mega stones allow the player to make one of their Pokemon mega Catching them all over again. “Pokemon Sapphire” and evolve making them have a new appearance and “Ruby” were released on November 21, 2002 and now it’s stronger. Mega stones have been a cool feature since back and better than ever. “Pokemon Alpha Sapphire” and it was added and are a more welcomed addition. “Omega Ruby” were released on November 21, 2014 and tell The main part of the game, the battling, hasn’t the story once again of a Pokemon trainer trying to be the changed much; the only noticeable changes is the best. addition of new moves and more mega Pokemon. The game has had a couple of things added to it. One of The battling is these is the fact that it is now in 3D, which makes the game the same as the rest of the games but is still some- look a lot better than its 2d predecessor. The graphics are an thing fun. If someone has played a Pokemon game improvement from before but don’t matter as much as the before and liked the battle system, that won’t change rest of the changes. at all in this game. People who haven’t played one The next change made to the game is something brand before will be happy to know that it is simple, but new to the Pokemon series as a whole; it is the ability to soar not too simple to make someone bored.The game- in the sky. After playing the game for a while the player will play is still the same fun battling it has always been. acquire the Eon Flute which allows riding on their Latios/ Overall the game is a remake but has enough Latias. (Latios in Sapphire and Latias in Ruby) The Eon Flute new features to make it worth a purchase. opens up new areas for the player to explore and more Pokemon to catch. This is the first time in any Pokemon game where the player has control while in the sky before and by using fly, it is a simpler way to move from town to town faster. Soar is a nice fresh feature for the series and adds plenty of Pokemon and content to the game. Another thing added to the game was more mega stones. Mega stones were add- All Photo Credits Wikipedia January 2015 Variety The Falconaire Page 7 What’s Your Sign? January Horoscopes By Shannon Kelley ‘15 personality quizzes to find out who you are. Staff Writer Leo (July 23- August 22)- All you want Sagittarius (November 22- December Aries (March 21- April 19)- This is your to do is make the world a better place and 21)- This is definelty a time to focus on time to shine and broaden your horizon. there is no better way to do so then giving yourself and have a spotlight specifically Try talking to people who are different to charity. Try to improve your social life by on you and your thoughts. Shy away from from your normal group and maybe join joining group projects and just speak your lonliness and team up with some friends or a new club. Your interactions will always mind. This strategy will be sure to win over classmates and ask their opinions on things build your experience so be a little risky the heart of your classroom crush. since you often wonder how others deal this month and make some new friends! Virgo (August 23- September 22)- This with situations. Taurus (April 20- May 20)- “Hard work is a month to chill out and be calm; no time Capricorn (December 22- January is not easy” will be your important concept for stress. A good thing will be coming 19)- Abandon your normal schedule and this month. Teachers will show you how your way for all the hard work you have let everyone else do the stressing. Let go smart you can be when you increase your put in over the year to end the month on of things that have been bothering you work ethic; this can help you get some a good note. Perhaps a varsity letter? An since worrying will not get you anywhere. money at your current job also. award? A pat on the back from an admired Forgive people who have hurt you in the Gemini (May 21- June 20)- This month teacher? Not everything stays stress free, so past, maybe a friend that turned against is all about you. Focus in on your dreams watch out for an unexpected twist. you. Just relax and everything will turn out and goals for the future like applying to col- Libra (September 23- October 22)- Be like it should. leges and getting better grades, it will help aware because you’ll be spitting out ideas Aquarius (January 20- February 18)- you get more focused. Your friends will be like there is no tomorrow. Use this innova- Not only are you glowing with happiness, beneficial companions during this time. tive energy to participate in seminars with but you are super energetic this time of Also, try a new look it can help you gain enthusiasm and curiosity. But you realize the year. Your favorite subjects will get you more confidence. that everyone will be completely honest especially fired up! Since your senses are Cancer (June 21- July 22)- You are mak- with you and it will have an effect. Don’t be extra aware, this makes you ponder deep ing a lot of changes in your life at the mo- afraid to break out of a habit that you feel theories and have an acute sense of para- ment and now is the time to get it all under isn’t working for you. noia at times. control. Even the smallest details can help Scorpio (October 23- November 21)- Pisces (February 19- March 20)- Watch you get organized such as writing down a Don’t spend too much time on things out everyone, because this student is on date a project is due and setting a reminder that don’t matter, take a better look into their way to success! Look to your guidance on your phone. Make a list of what you yourself. What are your likes and dislikes? counselors for any questions that you have, want to leave behind in 2014 and what you When you realize what is important to you, they will be sure to put you in the right want to do in 2015! you will be able to communicate differently direction. Pick up the phone and call an old with people. Switch friend groups or take friend. All Photo Credits to Wikipedia Bring in the Dancing Lobsters! Breaking The Internet Moody’s Low Point Talent or Photoshop? By Paula Popok ‘15 she needs to keep some of the thoughts News Editor in her head, there’s no process filtering By Paula Popok ‘15 and became famous with the released a few years ago. “Hairspray”, “She’s The Man”, “What a h e r.” Pooja Shah ‘15 power of Twitter. She’s now made a big- Girl Wants”, and “Easy A” are just a few MRHS Psychology teacher, Mrs.Dill News Editor and Co-Editor Kardashian has gone ger name for herself by movies in where actress Amanda Bynes said, “The bigger issue is perhaps that in Chief on to have a clothing, becoming quite a business- has worked. this is a personal issue – why should She can’t sing, she can’t perfume, and shoe line, woman and while some However, as seen with some celebri- anyone other than her doctors and dance, but she sure can along with being on a people think that’s accept- ties like Lindsay Lohan, their life can be Amanda Bynes herself know anything pose nude on a magazine reality TV show, “Keeping able, others are quite the going so well, until everything changes about it?” cover. Up with the Kardashians” opposite. for the worst, as with Bynes. So although Bynes may or may not Kim Kardashian was just about her life with her MRHS senior Alec On November 4th, 2014, Bynes took be suffering from a mental disorder as on the cover of Paper Mag family. Lipanovski said, “it’s wrong to Twitter and said, “I was diagnosed bi it’s not clear to the public, it is a very which was published on According to, Google. for her to have all the fame - polar and manic depressive so I'm on personal matter. Making jokes of others November 11th, bearing a com Kim Kardashian is and influence she has just medication and I'm seeing my psycholo- who suffer from mental illnesses just bottle of champagne on her worth $12 million and from having a sex tape.” gist and pyshchiatrist weekly so I'm fine isn’t right because they are suffering and behind and a black gown. Huffingtonpost.com says However, MRHS junior : D.” it is a serious issue. Jean Paul Goude is a leg- she commands upwards of Matt Anfuso said, “she’s According to Dbsalliance.org, bipolar Bynes’ tweets would get thousands endary French photogra- $100,000 for each appear- famous for her sex tape and disorder affects 5.7 million adult Ameri- of retweets and favorites from people, pher who took the photos ance. Huffingtonpost.com I think that’s fine.” cans and the onset is age 25; Bynes is 28. most laughing at her tweets since they of Kardashian, to viewers it also said in 2012, the Kar- Now with Kardashian Manic depressive bipolar disorder is a sounded funny to the average person. seemed as if his goal was to dashians reportedly signed having a child of her own, type of mental illness where someone Once some people started thinking of it “break the Internet.” a 40 million dollar contract some point out that she is experiences severe uncontrolled mood as a joke, other people did too, making People get famous for to make three more sea- more of a role model than changes said by Manicdepressivedisor- Bynes a laughing stock of Twitter. all different reasons, just sons of their show. ever. der.org However, mental illnesses are no joke look at a regular, attractive The controversy over MRHS senior Caitlin There are two types of bipolar dis- at all. guy who bags groceries, why Kim Kardashian is Cosme said her sex tape order, type 1 and type 2. According to Mental illnesses are sometimes seen “Alex from Target”, who famous, how she became is bad because “you really webmd.com, Type 1 is where there are in the spotlight but also out of it too; famous, and don’t want to be remem- many manic episodes along with an mental disorders don’t discriminate. if she should bered for that, especially abnormally elevated mood and high For anyone in MRHS who struggles even be since she has her own kid.” energy which can easily disrupt life. with any of this, MRHS Counselor recognized Actress Naya Rivera Type 2 is where a person more often Ms.Defino is in room 714 and always is a popular commented on the picture experiences depressed episodes and the topic. of the cover Kardashian less intense elevated moods are called MRHS ju- posted on Instagram hypomania. nior Cassidy saying, “I normally don’t. MRHS Senior Jacob Johnson said, “I Attanasio But…you’re someone’s would feel terrible saying that her tweets said Kim is mother…” are creepy if she really did have a mental only famous Once Paper Mag was disorder, but if not, it’s just creepy.” because “she published, the Internet Although it is unclear of the mental started out buzzed with energy with heath state of Bynes, according to Huff- as a sex sym- people making light of ingtonpost.com, she has been in and out b o l .” the pictures while others of private rehabilitation centers, been on But it is were appalled. However, a psychiatric hold, and been treated for common Kim Kardashian was quite mental illnesses. knowledge proud of them when she Not only with a Twitter heard about that Kim is tweeted “And they say I the matter of Bynes’ tweets as MRHS most famous didn’t have a talent… try Freshman Annabelle Fernandes said be- for her sex balancing a champagne cause she doesn’t have one. When asked tape that was glass on your ass LOL.” about Bynes, Fernandes said, “I think The Falconaire Page 8 Sports January 2015

SeasonBasketball Season Tip-Off Preview By ChristianSport’s EditorDeFazio ‘15

Boys Girls Key Returners Key Returners Monmouth Regional’s roster looks to remain quite similar this Monmouth’s roster remains quite similar as they return three year compared to last year as they return three starters; sophomore starters, junior forward Halena Martin, junior guard Ashley Rust, Photo Credits: Lexie Brito guard Tyler Hawkins, sophomore enter Nick Cirlincione, and senior and senior forward Samara Coleman. guard James Kelly. The team also welcomes two returning guards Timothy Reynolds and Elijah Walker who look to provide key min- utes off the bench.

Key Newcomers Key Newcomers Key newcomers include multiple underclassmen including junior Monmouth Regional looks to welcome freshman guard Precious forwards Aj Delutis and Matthew Mooney who are eager and ready Allah (AKA P-Scutta) to pick up key minutes and grow into dominant players.

Key Losses Key Losses Monmouth Regional did not lose many players from last year as With a new season comes a big loss to the Lady Falcons, as Allie only two players graduated (Center Dan Curtis, and Superstar Rob Montefinese, who started at guard last year, graduated. Dunnigan), although they suffer a couple important losses as senior guard Matt Doucette has opted out of his contract and “signed” with the Student Faculty Team, and senior forward Kyle Bradshaw, who was previously the team’s leading scorer, transfered to Manasquan.

Coaching Coaching With the new season comes a new coach, and with the new coach When asked about the team this year, Coach Corson said she comes new life. Sophomore center Nick Cirlincione said “When we had “high expectations” for the team this year as they have seven go to practice, we aren’t dreading it, we are actually excited to play returning varsity letter winners. Her philosophy this year seems basketball again.” He said his system is much more “up tempo” and tough, but fair, “no excuses, just results.” helps the guards as well as the big men. The team appears to be behind her as key returner Ashley Rust The team doesn’t just believe in the coaches’ new system, they as she said “Our team has improved a lot a since last year. We’ve believe in him as a person. Senior Guard Timothy Reynolds said “I grown so close already, we have all connected and created a bond. I believe that he is a good coach, because he has the resume to prove can’t wait to take this journey with my team.” he’s a winner.”[…]. He continues to say “he provides tough love that With all of these things in mind, look for the Monmouth should lead the team improving as players.” Regional Basketball team to have a much better season than their With all of these things in mind, look for the Monmouth 3-20 outing last year. They open up December 19th at Homdel. Be Regional Basketball team to have a much better season than their sure to come out and support the Falcons. ^Matt Mooney 1-19 outing last year. They open up December 19th at home against ^Eli Walker shows slams one down at Homdel. Be sure to come out and support the Falcons. off his mad hops at the winter pep rally the winter pep rally while his peers look by laying one right on in amazement. over the rim.

A Preview of the Boys andWTF!By Helena Girls Martin Winter ‘16 Track and Field Team From Free Agent to Staff Writer Franchise-Record Holder Girls Boys : Jonas Gray’s Story Key Newcomers Key Newcomers By Nicole Margiloff ‘15 Key newcomers include multiple un- There are a few crucial newcomers for Lead Webmaster derclassmen runners such as, Kristen Mol- the boy’s team including runners, Asod In Detroit Country Day High School (Beverly Hills, MI), Jonas Gray excelled. According to the loy and Heather Minue; and also thrower, Yarborough, Ethan Hoffam-Francis, and Notre Dame Athletics’ website, he led Detroit Country Day to obtain an 11-3 record his senior Sally Johnson. Derek Brenner. year and an appearance in the state championship. University of Notre Dame Key Returners Key Returners His reputation of an adept running back continued with him through his college at the Univer- sity of Notre Dame (2008-2012). MRHS Senior and Notre Dame Football fan Matthew Hamilton There are several talented returning Some key returning runners include said, “Jonas Gray was quite a player [and] the fighting Irish benefitted greatly [from his effort on athletes including sprinters, Mackenzie Matt Schilke, Luc Marzano, and Anthony the field].” Todd and Destiny Bacy, thrower, Eva Ron- Flores. don, long-distance runner, Megan Lind- Junior runner, David Birzin, said he is In his first few years at Notre Dame Gray wasn’t in the starting lineup. ESPN.go.com said that strom, and pole vaulter, Crista DeAngelis. “super excited for the upcoming season. Gray never complained and he would do anything that his coaches asked of him; whether it was be The team is looking better than last year a part of the special teams or working with the scout squad. and everyone has great commitment to the In his senior year opener against South Florida, ESPN.go.com said Jonas Gray had a costly team.” fumble which was returned for a score, but “Gray refused to hang his head. […] two weeks after that, he scored his first touchdown.” ESPN.go.com quoted Jonas Gray when he said, “I am going to be remembered for that fumble Key Losses Key Losses […and] as the guy who made a mistake early on, but persevered through it and continued to play Monmouth lost many key athletes Key losses include runners, Michael hard, continued to come back week after week and have an exceptional senior season.” from last season including sprinters Whalen, Khoriy Hinton, and Alex Ko- Injury Jocelyn Anderson, Jillian Johnson, Naomi slowski. During November of his senior year at Notre Dame, Jonas Gray significantly injured his knee Newman, and Alexandria Chuckwuma, according to an article on ESPN.go.com titled, “Knee sidelines Jonas Gray for season.” Further in thrower Chloe Yelle and pole vaulter Tara the article, the Associated Press said, “Gray’s injury [was] a huge loss for the Irish, who [were] 4-0 Wiebalka. Coaches’ Philosophy since the 5-foot-10, 230- pound back was inserted into the starting lineup.” Junior All-Shore runner Gabby Devito Head coach of track and field and former Division 1 coach at Monmouth Even Tommy Rees, the Notre Dame quarterback in 2011, praised the running back when he said the team looks really good this year. said, “[Gray had] really stepped up as a leader and really put together a great senior season.” Would There are a lot more talented distance University, Pennsylvania State Univer- sity (University Park), the University of the severity of his knee injury end future plans for Gray going pro? runners this year despite the losses of key NFL sprinters and throwers. “Things are look- Massachusetts (Amherst), and Cornell ing positive,” she says. University, Marc Gottdenker, says the goal Jonas Gray, signed to his first NFL team in 2012, was a part of two other teams before he was of the team is “to maximize potential of signed by the New England Patriots. each individual athlete for the benefit of New England Patriots individual and team.” Jonas Gray usually spent his days on the practice squad. However, when the Patriots lost run- ning back to a season-ending ALC and MCL injury in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills, possibilities opened up for Jonas Gray to get more playing time on the field. Just a few short weeks later, Jonas Gray would play in four games (Week 7, 8, 9, and 11), rush sixty-nine times for 332 yards, according to Roto World.com. Before week eleven, Gray had never scored a touchdown in the NFL. According to CBS Sports Online, after just one game in Week 11, he had acquired more rushing scores (4) this 2014 season than running backs Matt Forte (Chicago Bears), Andre Ellington (Arizona Cardinals), and Frank Gore (San Francisco 49ers). MRHS Senior and a big New England Patriots fan Timothy Reynolds said, “As a player, Gray is a downhill runner who will use what the o-line gives him and will always fight for extra yards.” After the faced the New England Patriots in a night game Sunday November 16th, 2014, the first-year Patriots’ running back said to NESN.com, “[…] I’ll probably get back tonight around 4 a.m., look up at the ceiling and just be just be astonished at what’s going on.” If Gray keeps up the astounding performance he showed in week eleven, his jersey is sure to be a popular hit in stores beside Brady and Gronkowski’s and he may just earn himself, and fellow Patriots, a 2014 ring. Photo Credits: Crista DeAngelis Photo Credits: Nicole Margiloff