THE ALCONAIREOne Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Volume 50—Issue 06, AprilF 2014 falconaire.monmouthregional.net Here We Go Again Photo Credits: Jocelyn Anderson by Jocelyn Anderson‘14 Student/Faculty Game Features Editor Once again, the students the fi rst quarter but were concerned that they took on the faculty in an able to catch up and stay were going to need a electrifying game of bas- tied with the teachers in walker to get up and ketball. The stands were the fi rst quarter with a down the court.” fi lled with fans of all ages. score of 12-12 and 2:25 This jaw dropping As well as being accom- minutes remaining. The game would not have panied with a few more teachers started to pull been possible without fat heads this year, the away in the second quar- the exceptional coach- Monmouth Maniacs fi lled ter but the seniors caught ing staff on both teams: the entire Falcons’ Nest. up leaving the score 31- Coach DeLucia for the This year a newcomer 26 by half time. teachers and Erik Ras- to Monmouth Regional After the high energy mussen, Alex Matsik- joined the faculty team. halftime routine by the oudis, Dan Curtis and Ms. James says, “Being cheerleaders, the students Alex Koslowski, for the new at the school, I was came out determined to students. Eric Max- anxious and nervous be- dominate and win. In the ton also added that he fore the game started. But second half the teachers couldn’t have asked for while I was playing, I was started off hot, but both a better squad. E-Ras comfortable and had a lot teams were neck and coached a hella-va of positive energy. Play- neck, fi ghting for each game and Skootz did a ing against everyone is an basket until the end of great job at getting us experience I would never the game. The teachers water and making sure give up and I hope to play had another upset win by we were all hydrated. on the team next year.” four points (54-50). According to Mr. Senior starters: Mitchell Although the game Chlapowski because Alberti, Brianna Wolff, was similar to last year’s it is not school funded Danny Molloy, Adrian with the score difference club, this year’s fund- Scherer, and Mike Morano. being the same, the inten- raiser was for Heroes Faculty starters: Mr. sity of it was insane. and Cool Kids. The Daly, Ms. James, Mr. Chl- Senior Eric Maxton says, game brought in about apowski, Mr. Wendel, and “The experience was 250-300 people and Mr. McQuay. amazing. Everyone in raised a good amount This year the teach- the stands was so excited of money to be used ers ran into some trouble and you’re feeding off this year and next year with underestimating the the energy of the crowd. for the program. seniors’ abilities. The se- But playing against older niors were down 11-2 in people was scary. I was Monmouth’s Newest Addition Shake, Rattle, and Roll Quail Eggs in the Science Wing by Jae’Vani Prince ‘14 Staff Writer Robotics Class Robots Are On The Move Quail eggs are white she found a program by Emily Gell‘14 surface. The howitzerwas ing”. A former student of to simulate a gun on two his, Brandan Ford, is in with brown spots around that would give them the The eggs, which take Variety Editor them. They are not your eggs, incubator, and all 25 days to hatch, are wheels like the ones used his second year at James in World War II. It would Madison University tak- average size eggs; they the necessities needed to coming from a farm in move forward, play a mu- ing classes for Computer are about the size of care for them. Pennsylvania. When sical sequence to simulate Information Systems. He a quarter Monmouth Laurie Thomas, a the chicks are born, the the fi ring of a howitzer says that while some stu- Regional teacher Mrs. participating student says, program will pick them and then move backwards. dents in his Principles of Wolverton will be starting “I cannot wait to do the up and take them back to The dancer is purely about Programming class “were a quail egg project with project because I saw the the farm. Mrs. Wolver- the student’s creativity, uncomfortable learning the baby quail eggs last year two of her AP biology ton fi gured it was a good however it had to move basic processes, seeing it classes and two of her CP and they were so cute. hands on learning experi- forward, backward, zigzag, for the fi rst time,” he had biology classes. I’m very excited about ence is very important for

Photo Credit: Joe Crimi shake and play a little an advantage because of Mrs. Wolverton started them coming and learning students to learn. song. They were using Mr. Buckiewicz’s class. the project last year about what they do and Danielle Menture, Lego Mindstorms, which He also said that the “out because some students who takes CP biology is the program that some of the box” thinking can- wanted to start hatching with Mrs. Wolverton On Friday March 7, of the top technology not be learned just from eggs in class. She said, says, “These quail eggs Mr. Buckiewicz’s fi rst schools use. a simple math or English “I looked for some proj- are very interesting. They and tenth period Robotics Sophomore Christian course. ects that already existed show the meaning of life classes demonstrated their Preziose said that “this This was a very in and I found the “Quail and responsibility. I am robots. This is a project project made us use logic, depth project that needed in the classroom NJ.” very excited to see the that both classes had been creativity, and a lot of each team to combine She says “They pro- eggs.” working on for about 2-3 patience.” ideas, be creative, and use vide us with everything Not all of the quail weeks. While junior Keanu what they’ve been learning and they take the baby eggs will live some will Each pair of students Taylor added that “it was a all year. This is a class chicks. It is very ideal die. Mrs. Wolverton will had to build and program project of trial and error”. that allows each student and the students from have the eggs until about three different robots; They both enjoy the class to have freedom while last year enjoyed it so late May this year, feel a bumper car, a howit- and gained a lot from this learning something new much, I have decided to free to stop by and visit zer, and a dancer. The experience. each day. Photo Credit: Mrs. Wolverton Mr. Buckiewicz says he continue it this year.” She them! bumper car would move emphasizes the importance chose quail eggs instead how they hatch. It is a forward and backwards of “out of the box think- of any other egg because very cool project. “ indefi nitely as it hits a fl at INSIDE FEATURES, PAGE 3 NUTRITION, PAGE 4-5 SPORTS, PAGE 6 NEWS, PAGE 7 FALCONAIRE -Spring Fashion Tips -Editorial -Nutrition Myths -Spring Sports -International -Priceless Jewels -Lunch Room -Gluten Controversy Preview Dilemnas ONLINE! -What’s Your Style -Over Eatings Do’s and - Do You Know What -March Madness -Indoor Worlds Track VISIT US AT Quiz Dont’s Your Body Needs? -Comic by Nick and Field FALCONAIRE. Palermo MONMOUTHRE- GIONAL.NET The Falconaire Page 2 Opinions April 2014 Keep Your Ears... by Liam Kennedy ‘15 Peeled? Local Liquid Contributor The Best and Worst Water Fountains of MRHS A Publication of Monmouth Anticipated by Nick Palermo ‘14 Regional High School Staff Writer Photo Credit: Jae’Vani Prince Releases of 2014 The Best and Worst ERIK RASMUSSEN & ALLIE ENS Water Fountains of Co-Editors in Chief Expectation can be off his raw yet equally MRHS DAWN COLLETT rewarding, but equally insightful take on grow- ecently, a few Advisor R as disappointing. Once ing up in Compton, students at MRHS WRITERS speculation builds for an LA. He announced that had nothing better to

JOCELYN ANDERSON artist’s new album, the his next album will be do besides conduct a Features Editor pressure is on. Will it released in September. water taste test, com- MICHAEL WHALEN prove to be as satisfying 2) Cloud Nothings Opinions Editor paring all of the public JOE CRIMI as their last, or better? Many think that the water fountains within Reviews Editor Will it leave fans wish- recent infl ux of bands the school. Excluding AMBER CALAK News Editor ing their favorite artist with a grungy, dirty locker room fountains, Staff Writers: Missy Bontz, Amber stopped at their previous sound reminiscent of the adept team com- along the administra- hands down, is... the Calak, NyJhera Evans, Zach Cen- release? For an up and 90s underground indie pared the fl avor and trella, Quinton Escalante, Nick tive hallway. Many ceramic one at the end Palermo, Jae’Vani Prince coming artist it could rock is merely a “trend.” temperature of each visitors to MRHS come of the 700’s, by the Contributors: Liam Kennedy even be the worst- fi rst However, bands like fountain to room-tem- upon this fountain fi rst, staircase and baseball impressions mean every- Cloud Nothings are perature tap water. The providing a rather cool- fi eld. Julian Peters, Ju- MEDIA STAFF thing. proving non-believers team also observed the ing fi rst impression. nior, described the fl a- EMILY GELL Last year we were wrong. Their 2012 critical spout height, Webmaster Overall, this fountain is vor as a “mix between given gems from every release, “Attack on which is the height of NICK PALERMO often very cold, has a copper, stagnant water, Staff Comic Illustrator spectrum of the musi- Memory”, set the record the arc of water from high spout height, and and dirt” by Julian cal genre: “Yeezus” straight. Fast, distorted the spout. The critical has a smooth taste. Peters (Junior). At all CONTACT INFORMATION by Kanye West and guitars and drums and spout height can make Monmouth Regional costs, do not drink from ADDRESS & EMAIL “Acid Rap” by Chance the angriest of lyrics or break a water foun- The Falconaire may also be home to this fountain. If the the Rapper stayed on made us crave for more tain’s usefulness. Monmouth Regional High School some of the worst foun- roaches don’t even use One Norman J. Field Way repeat on hip hop heads’ of this recent revival of According to our Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 tains in New Jersey. this fountain, students stereos all year round. noisy rock. Cloud Noth- highly trained team of LOCATION That surely is a diffi - shouldn’t either. Room 504 Vampire Weekend and ings’ new release, “Here tap water analyzers, Homeroom and fi rst period cult stigma to attain in In summary, do not Arcade Fire came back and Nowhere Else”, here are the top three Room 517 regards to some other drink from any white After school with records that proved will be out on April 1st, best water fountains. local high schools, such porcelain water foun- that they were still as 2014. 3. The third best as Ocean Township, tains dispersed among relevant as when they 3) OutKast fountain is one of the EDITOR AND ADVISOR EMAIL Shore Regional, and the school. The team fi rst started. Dancers and In the 90s and early two new fi ltered foun- Red Bank Regional. does, however, ad- CO-EDITORS IN CHIEF partiers alike hurt their 2000s, rappers André tains, specifi cally the [email protected] 3. The older metallic vise to drink from the [email protected] feet moving to Disclo- 3000 and Big Boi, one in the 600’s wing. fountain at the end of more modern, fi ltered sure and Daft Punk. known as OutKast, The temperature is a ADVISOR the 200’s, between the fountains scattered [email protected] What I’m trying to say fascinated the hip hop little warmer than the gym entrances is hor- throughout the school. is this: 2014 has big community with a com- better two fountains, rible. The fl avor tastes Many students do agree EDITORIAL POLICY shoes to fi ll, but we have pletely unique blend of however, the fl avor The Falconaire will accept like stale bread; the that the public water a lot to look forward rap, soul, and funk. Af- does make up for what written and graphic material for spout averages a vary- situation should be publication in the Falconaire to. Without further ado, ter not having released it lacks. It also has a from students, faculty, and ing, often low height improved, but it is un- administrators provided it is of here are 3 music acts anything for 8 years, shorter spout height. shorter than one inch. clear how to complete interest and value. We reserve who have us anticipat- they’re back together The water bottle-fi lling the right to reject any material Additionally, the water this task. Jordan Coles, that we consider inappropri- ing for a new album this to headline Coachella, feature is very interest- ate. The Falconaire reserves from this fountain is senior, stated that per- year. Governor’s Ball, and ing, offering a way to the right to edit any material much warmer than haps “We should received for publication. 1) Kendrick Lamar about every other up- reuse a water bottle room temperature just have Hawaiian Few rappers have gar- coming big name music otherwise destined to STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 2. The second worst Punch fountains.” A To provide a graphic nered the reputation that festival this year. No the trash forum of dialogue and expres- fountain is the one at petition in support of California native Ken- plans of a new album 2. The second best sion. To provide the school and the corner of the 100’s this or similar proposi- community with information drick Lamar has: He’s have been announced, water spout is near the concerning the important issues and the 600’s. Yeah, we tions should be created without a doubt one of but this sudden slew band room. It too was and activities pertaining to stu- didn’t know it existed immediately; Hawaiian dents, faculty, and administra- the most talented and of tour dates certainly smooth and cold, with tion. To publish an interesting, either. The fl avor was Punch fountains are readable newspaper satisfying aggressive lyricists as of seems like a hint. A man a shorter spout height. the needs of the students and similar to that of pen- more important than now. 2012’s “good kid, can dream, can’t he? The only issue is the lo- the Monmouth Regional com- nies mixed with chlo- air-conditioning, new munity. m.A.A.d city” showed cation of the fountain. rine. The spout height supplies, or even new Most students would CORRECTIONS was low, making the faculty members. Ex- The Falconaire is com- become trampled by a mitted to fair and accurate fountain unforgivable. pect a possible follow hungry horde on their reporting. If you are aware On the plus side, the up including a likely of an error, please inform us way to lunch. be emailing us at dcollett@ fountain was situated frightening analysis monmouthregional.net 1. The fountain next to a garbage can, of the water from the next to Mrs. Mi- COMMENTS & QUESTIONS in case of sudden water school’s fountains. For general comments or halko’s offi ce is... by questions about the Falconaire, borne illness. far the best fountain. please write to the editors or 1. By far, the worst advisor at mrhsfalconaire@ The spring is located yahoo.com or at the specifi c water fountain in email addresses listed above. at a critical junction Monmouth Regional, within our school, April 2014 Features The Falconaire Page 3 Spring Fashions Tips the soothing winds that Do You Feel Like A Gem come with spring tem- for Gals’ peratures. Soft dresses At Heart? Join the and ruffl ed skirts mimic while adding stripes the array of blooming by NyJhera Evans ‘14 is a great way to work by NyJhera Evans ‘14 fl owers, while frilly Staff Writer whites in the heat. “Priceless Jewels” Staff Writer ruffl ed tops can hide a Floral thicker “winter middle.” Inspired by nature, Whether it is a ruffl ed The “Boyfriend Look” fl oral makes a strong As a female, blouse or maxi-dress, return this season, and holding your n a refreshing twist, ruffl es are a great way I what better time than thoughts and boyfriend styling is to add texture without when fl owers are com- feelings in can be lighting up this spring, going overboard. ing into bloom? Wear diffi cult when you with shirt dresses shin- Complement your the trend in one of three have nobody to ing as a staple. While colorful lace with ways; head-to-toe for a confi de in. Now, feminine dresses and conservative pieces and bold declaration of fl ow- skirts will always be colors like a bright pink there is a new er power, mix the fl oral popular, those looking lace top with a grey pen- club formed at with a simple tank or for something a bit dif- cil skirt. Lace is the fo- MRHS for female cardigan for a fashion- ferent will fi nd a range cus of this look so wear students who to forward look, or keep it of more masculine-in- it with solids rather than wish to express simple by pairing it with spired options to choose other textured prints. their concerns plain solid colors. Floral from. A slouchy shirt Invest in skin-colored with peers and baby doll dresses, mini- with a pair of pastel- camisoles and slips to advisors! skirts, tanks, even acces- Photo Credit: NyJhera Evans colored capris or shorts avoid any unsightly Founders of the sories like fl oral bags provides full refresh- fl ashes of fl esh. Draw on club, seniors Sydney other people to view as well as to raise self or shoes can highlight a ment for a comfortable other trends like citrus- Hilton and Laurie the work we did, not plain silhouette. esteem. look while staying cool. colored fashion and add Ruffl es and Lace Thomas say, “We saw just hanging around, Laurie Thomas Who knew that throw- the lace element to it, to Ruffl es are big this a lot of violence and but addressing issues, named the club “Price- ing on your boo-thang’s kill two birds with one spring as well, as the fo- misrepresentation of discussing commen- less Jewels” because shirt is actually a style? stone! cus shifts to soft, fl ow- females throughout the tary issues, developing “every female is Stripes Cut-Outs ing styles perfect for school. We wanted to leadership, and becom- unique in her own way Nautical styling Located at the side make a change and do ing involved to make a and that is what makes has been everywhere or waist, cutout dresses something proactive difference.” her priceless.” They recently, and it doesn't may be fi lled with a for this generation of The club meets at approached Mrs. Rich- look likely to go away mesh fabric for a slight females.” least three Thursdays a ardson fi rst, pushing soon. Stripes in all skin show-through or The advisors for the month, in room 309 at the need for females shades of red, blue, none at all, leaving club: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. 2:20 p.m. afterschool. white and black will the sides, back and/or to be able to express remain popular this stomach bare. This cute Richardson, and Mrs. Mrs. Wisdom says “We themselves without us- season, so feel free to re- cutout trend can be dra- Wisdom encourage learn things about each ing violence or drama. cycle pieces from other matic with the exposure all female students to individual female and Of course you may seasons. Rather than of the mid-section or come, so they can leave issues that want to be feel showing your “true being striped down just back. To feel more com- a legacy foundation expressed, so we can self” is risky right? choose one component fortable strappy styles for the next genera- develop sessions to Wrong! All judgments from your outfi t to be that are less revealing tion of jewels to come. resolve these issues.” must be left at the door, stripes: a striped head- can be used as well Mrs. Davis says, “We It is a forum for fe- and it is even more band/bandana, striped especially in tank tops or are all “trail blazers”, male students to share comforting to know shorts, a striped tank or mini-dresses. setting the stage on their concerns and to that your feelings are blouse, even some saucy Whatever you do, what is to come for foster their growth and valued so you can ex- striped Toms could make sure you other young ladies. It development academi- press yourself without

work. Keeping it simple, Photo Credit: NyJhera Evans blossom! will be for posterity for cally and culturally; being judged.

What Does Your Fashion Style MOSTLY A: Talk about “Type-A” personality! You need organization in your look because color coordination is key when it comes to what shoes or pants you decide to wear. You may try to be radical with incorporating a print in your outfi t Say About You? but bland is not boring for you. Plain with neutral colors is easier for you to put together. ach individual may not notice that their personal style is E by NyJhera Evans‘14 based on things such as their everyday personal habits or MOSTLY B: Radical is the way to go for you! You don’t mind adding a cheetah Staff Writer printed jacket or Aztec-inspired hoodie with some cuffed pants. Colorful textur- interests, and what better way to fi nd out then by trying this ized socks are always worn with some dope kicks or oxfords because you don’t fashionista-quiz! mind trying something new each time. For females you can wear combat boots with a baby-doll dress or galaxy printed leggings without feeling weird. 1. What is your focus when you shop? a) My body type does not work with most clothing I am very specifi c. MOSTLY C: You like to chill-out, being comfortable is your fi rst choice for b) I need something radical like a dope pair of Jordans or cheetah printed shorts what you throw on when it comes to shopping. You prefer leggings or sweats over jeans ANY day because you want to breathe, there is nobody to impress! c) I look more for comfort, basic tees or fl annels You care more about the comfort level of shoes rather than the design, and of d) If I need a jacket for the cold weather or sandals for the heat, just necessities course you can throw a sweatshirt or hoodie on any day.

2. If you could choose one piece of apparel what would it be? MOSTLY D: It is not a fashion contest! It’s not that you don’t have a style a) Plain button up you just prefer not to embrace your fashion sense because you are focused b) Studded jean jacket or camo pants more on the books rather than the boots. Maybe randomly you will purchase c) Sweatshirt a printed tee or cool sneakers, but that will be only when you feel like it. d) Jeans 6. Three words that could describe your look: 3. You feel most like yourself when you are: a) Accuracy, color coordination, and organization a) Cleaning b) Spontaneous, creative and trend-setter b) Partying c) Casual, relaxed, and comfortable c) Sleeping d) Who really cares d) Studying 4. The perfect everyday shoe for you is: 7. If your friends could describe you in two words what would it be? a) Flats or dress shoes a) Organized and “by-the-book” b) Dope sneakers, colored oxfords or combat boots b) Goofy and outgoing c) UGGS or sneakers c) Chill and easy-going d) The same pair of shoes I wear everyday, who cares! d) Uninvolved and neutral The Falconaire Page 4 Nutrition April 2014 Nutrition Myths ONE in THREE Now What? What You Need to Know Are Fat According to the Cen- Who’s to Blame: Editorial ter for Disease Control, Any would answer this a banana. A “Big Mac” come part of statistics. 30% of the American question by saying the from McDonalds has So how do you dodge adult population, or savory taste of junk 550 calories. If you the epidemic and main- 60 million people, are food is diffi cult to resist, were to eat six bananas, tain good health? obese. Only about 25% but little do they know, yes, it would be calori- Lesson 3: Simple of U.S. adults eat the it basically is impossible cally higher compared rule of thumb: if it recommended fi ve serv- to resist once consumed to the burger, but a comes in a shiny pack- Photo Wikipeida Credit: ings of fruit and vege- excessively. The Huff- banana is rich in protein, age, it does not belong by Joe Crimi ‘14 tables each day and less ington Post claims high potassium, and iron. in your body. If you When a food rumor Reviews Editor than 25% of adolescents fructose corn syrup Your typical Big Mac is ¬cannot recognize mul- sparks out, many people When you eat that all- do. Ouch. We’re fat. packed in unhealthy rich in fat, refi ned car- tiple ingredients listed will immediately fol- natural blueberry yogurt, Also, more than half food leaves the user bohydrates, and salt — on the product, it does low along with it. It is you don’t really believe of American adults do craving more, like they as the McDonalds nutri- not belong in your body. uncommon for someone that the blue/purple color not get the recommend- would towards cocaine. tion chart very clearly If it cannot rot or go bad to question one. When is just from the blueber- ed amount of physical Of course, it does not displays. Which snack like fruit and vegetables, you sit down and hear ries, do you? activity to maintain help that an estimated is going to actually hurt it does not belong in someone at the table next 4. Organic foods being healthy and more 80% of food at the local your body more? your body. to you say something are chemical free. than a third of high supermarket has this Lesson 2: It is too Lesson 4: Work out. you know is not right, a. Organic foods are schoolers refrain from drug-like substance easy for food companies Harvard education says it fi lls you with rage! sprayed with their own physical activity. Ouch. somewhere in its ingre- to trick us into thinking a healthy adult needs Here’s a list, with each set of chemicals and dients (Jane Black). we're eating healthier 2.5 hours a week, or entry confi rmed by Ms. We’re lazy too. pesticides. “So it’s not my by writing “fat-free” 30 minutes fi ve days a Joseph, Ms. Rappaport, The typical issues fault?” or “low-calorie” on the week, of moderate exer- and Nurse Cahill, of 5. High fructose stemming off obesity No, it still is. The front of the package, cise to stay in shape. So common Nutrition Myths corn syrup is worse include high blood pres- real problem lies in but we're just falling instead of going for that you may hear in a public than normal sugar. sure, heart disease, type people simply not un- candy bar and watch- restaurant. a. Both of these 2 diabetes, strokes, sev- victim to their greed. derstanding what they The ingredients remain ing another episode of 1.Eating gluten sweeteners have the eral types of cancer, and death. Early death. are putting in their body. the same no matter the “Family Guy,” go out- will make you fat. same effect on your So why will so many Caloric intake should claim, thus the food has side and take a walk. Jog a. Gluten is the ‘glue’ body. of us go to Taco Bell, defi nitely be consid- the same negative effect a mile on the treadmill. of dough; it keeps bread 6. Brown eggs are McDonalds, or some ered when eating, but on our well-being. Go “ball at Liberty.” Do doughy and stretchy. better than white other fast food today... remember: it's all about If we keep this act something. Gluten is found mainly eggs. quality, not quantity. up and do not educate If the body is a “tem- in breads and other a. Just because an egg and the next day... and You are what you eat. ourselves on the prod- ple,” it is about time we grains. Since bread is is brown, does not mean the day after that? Lesson 1: Look at ucts we eat, the obesity start treating it right and digested quicker than it is an organic, ‘un- Why do we do it this way; there are rate will only skyrocket improve the health of other foods, people who bleached’, egg. The thing bestow this avoidable around 100 calories in further and you will be- our nation. eat bread get hungrier that determines whether burden upon ourselves? faster than people who an egg is brown or white eat more protein-rich is the color of the mother Change What You’re Snackin’ On foods. Because they get chicken’s earlobe! hungrier sooner, bread- 7. Eating fat-free What School Lunch Really Is eaters eat more often. food will help you by Amber Calak ‘14 Calories and fats add up, lose weight. News Editor given every day. Students making people who eat and sauces. I would have schools. Flavored milk would most likely eat a a. Your body needs bread fatter than others. to get a menu to go into seems to be a popular lot more fruit if oranges, fat. Every single cell in Celebrity Chef Jamie Gluten has nothing to do depth but it is not really choice for students since strawberries, grapes, etc. your body needs fat to Oliver started a revolution relevant.” it is included in the lunch were offered frequently to with it. work correctly. Addi- in 2010 all across Amer- ica. His goal? To make Protein meal and free. Students us. Senior Sydney Hilton 2. Diet soda is tionally, fat keeps you the food in public schools There is meat offered should just stick with says, “The meals in harmless. full. According to New healthier and less fatten- like chicken, hamburgers, white milk or a bottle of Monmouth Regional are a. Diet soda is actu- York dietitian Marjorie ing to students, many of and lunch meat but it is water because even the nothing more than prison ally worse than regular Nolan, people who take whom have no choice but all processed (includ- alternatives they give like food; substandard plastic soda. Without natural fat out of their meals feel to eat it. His plans to put ing the meat put on the fruit punch or the little sandwiches. No better sugars in the drink, man- hungrier sooner, much an end to increasing rates salads.) Chicken patties containers of apple juice fi t for a dog. Monmouth ufacturers have to add in like the effects of eating of obesity and the amount are also fried and some- are high in fructose and tries to enforce “well artifi cial sweeteners like grains. Instead of remov- of unhealthy food that’s times don’t seem to look sugar. Instead of offering balanced meals,” but it aspartame and saccharin. ing fats completely, distributed in schools all properly cooked. Junior fl avored milk with the is hard when all the food These two sweeteners remove saturated fats across America. He says Katie Risley says, “I lunch meal, the school offered is unhealthy and can cause adverse effects from your diet. on his website that the ordered a chicken patty should offer regular, fatty.” in the human body. 8. Local food is problem stems from pro- last week and it was raw whole milk and water Students are not just 3. Foods labeled from nearby farms. cessed foods and the lack on the inside.” The “Sub free of charge. in school to learn what ‘natural’ are purely a. According to the of parents, cafeterias, and Station” offered also Fruits/vegetables 2+2 is; they should be natural. USDA, the term ‘lo- offi ces producing food contains meat, but is also Jamie Oliver thinks educated on healthy a. Many ‘natural cal’ refers to a location from scratch. Oliver goes processed. There isn’t a fruits and veggies should foods and what to put in foods’ are chocked full within 400 miles of the after school cafeterias, form of protein that is be local, fresh, tasty, not their bodies. If students of processed sweeteners. seller. which is housed inside fresh. fried and a big variety. are not educated either MRHS lunch tray from March 2014 the place where learning Dairy If it is tasty, students in their household or in occurred. His thought Marlene Schwartz, will want to eat it; thus school about food, where is why not teach/model PhD, Deputy Director eliminating the chance of will they learn to make good and bad food in a for the Rudd Center for a student picking greasy healthy eating habits? house of learning. Food Policy & Obesity fries or an unhealthy “Imagine a world where Let’s take a long hard at Yale University says, snack. Vegetables are children were fed tasty look at the Monmouth “Flavored milk is not the offered every day in our and nutritious, real food Regional cafeteria offer- nutritional equivalent of cafeteria but are clearly at school from the age of ings with Jamie Oliver’s unfl avored milk. It is sig- not fresh and local. Stu- 4 to 18. A world where lens in mind. The offi cial nifi cantly higher in calo- dents say there are not a every child was educated boss of the MRHS cafete- ries, sugar, and sodium, lot of choices available. about how amazing food ria Lamer Braxton says, and usually contains arti- Fruits are available is, where it comes from, “The majority of the food fi cial colors and fl avors.” like peaches, apples how it affects the body offered here is made from Jamie Oliver also wants and carrots but it seems and how it can save their Photo Credit: Jae’Vani Prince scratch like your pastas, fl avored milk outside of to be the same options lives". - Jamie Oliver April 2014 Spread The Falconaire Page 5 The Gluten Controversy Do you know Gluten Free is Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be by Missy Bontz ‘14 Staff Writer what you need The newest dieting National Foundation different from the immu- many of the popular plan that has been on for Celiac Awareness, nological response the gluten substitutions are to be healthy? a lot of minds lately is celiac disease is the body has when a person missing iron, calcium, Everybody’s by Emily Gell ‘14 going gluten-free, and autoimmune disorder has celiac disease. vitamins, and fi ber and Variety Editor many have considered that deteriorates the If one does not suffer are packed with saturat- Different it, but is it really the small intestine of the from either of these con- ed fat, cholesterol, and right choice? This strict body. Although there is ditions, then going on a sugar instead to improve lifestyle is only the right no cure for this disease, gluten-free diet may not the taste. The necessary choice for a very specif- a gluten-free diet is be benefi cial to one’s vitamins and nutrients ic person, such as those mandatory for people af- body or health accord- are missing in gluten- with gluten allergies. fected by it. The amount ing to US News. They

free foods, and this Drawing by Emily Gell In the dictionary, of gluten-free products also say that following a could lead to malnour- gluten is defi ned as a is growing signifi cantly, gluten-free diet does not ishment. protein present in cereal which makes it easier guarantee weight loss According to Mi- grains and wheat that for people with ce- because many gluten- chaels, another problem gives elasticity to dough liac disease to fi nd food free products tend to with a gluten-free diet which in turn allows products that fi t their have a higher dosage of is that gluten proves to the dough to rise and dietary needs. sugar and fat than prod- be diffi cult product to expand, forming a loaf There is also gluten ucts that contain gluten. completely eliminate of bread. Gluten-free sensitivity, which is a David Katz, found- from diet and everyday bread tends to be dense slight intolerance to ing director of the life because it is found and lacking the open, gluten but not an overall Yale-Griffi n Prevention in an array of processed “Primates need good Dietary Reference In- light texture that wheat allergy to it. According Research Center, said to foods, lip balms, and nutrition, to begin takes published by the bread has. Going gluten- to the NFCA, about 18 US News that there is no even certain medicines. with. Not only fruits USDA, 20% - 35% of free is a serious diet million Americans have hard evidence that going Unless suffering from and plants, but insects calories should come decision because wheat gluten sensitivity, which gluten-free will lead to a gluten allergy, there as well,” said pale- from fat. These are is so common and found is six times the amount effective weight loss is no real reason to go ontologist, Richard important for growth, in many different foods the amount of Ameri- versus other diet plans, on such a diet because Leaky. energy, absorbing such as cupcakes, pizza, cans who have celiac and that most recom- there is no guarantee of macaroni and cheese, disease. This condition mend a gluten-free diet losing weight and gluten Every person on certain vitamins that and obviously, bread. may cause uncomfort- only to those with celiac products are hard to get this planet is different. our bodies need to There are many gluten- able symptoms such as disease or gluten intoler- away from says Living Yes, to stay healthy survive; (vitamins like free products that are headaches and stomach ance. Green Magazine. Plus, there is a basic food A, D, E, K, and ca- offered, but they taste pain. But do not con- According to Jillian foods containing gluten chart that everyone rotenoids), providing differently because they fuse celiac disease with Michaels, avoiding glu- give the body vitamins, should follow. How- cushion, and maintain- have meager wheat re- gluten intolerance; the ten products may lead minerals, and fi ber that ever, there are excep- ing cell membranes. placements. Is a gluten- diseases are not the to weight loss because are vital for a healthy tions for each person. There is also a free diet benefi cial to same and should not dieters are not allowed diet. Gluten-free foods Mrs. Donnelly, a controversy between one’s health, or is it just be grouped together to eat high-calorie are not better for any- certifi ed nutritionist whether or not to eat unnecessary to eliminate because gluten sensitiv- carbohydrates; however one’s health with the in the school, believes red meat. 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Immediately produced, making you program claims that gain, some fat is es- body; it knows what it same bad-taste phenom- ask for a take-home feel hungrier when you the dieter will lose 10 sential to our survival. needs to be healthy. enon that occurs when box when your food wake up! pounds in one week, the According to the The Falconaire Page 6 Sports April 2014 Spring Sports Preview Let the Baseball County championship, Softball Taylor Hager. With Madness begin It’s a Home Run and qualify for Shore Girls Do it Bigger these two leading the by Zach Centrella ‘14 by Amber Calak ‘14 Conference tourna- way and many return- by Zach Centrella ‘14 Staff Writer News Editor ment along with a State ing players they are Staff Writer after getting stuck with tournament.” looking very strong. s the regular season has Last Year’s Record: A the hardest region they Senior captain Daniel ended, championship week 17-10 Coming off a 13-11 However they are in have a lot of work to Valerio: “I hope to win over, the March Madness record last year Coach a very hard division do just to make it to the Varsity Coach Criv- tournament is ready to a lot and work hard Corson and the softball with top teams SJV fi nal four again. If the top ello: “My expectations begin. Dictionary.com say the whole season and seeds win there games of this group are to team are ready for an- and Manasquan in their madness means the state of hopefully repeat last Wichita state could play other year. With almost division. Senior Megan frenzied or chaotic activ- compete in a tough A- No.8 seed Kentucky, No.4 year; maybe even go her whole team return- Mego says, “Being in a ity. This is what the tour- central division, com- seed Louisville, and No.2 further.” ing from last year, nament is all about. Chaos, pete for a Monmouth tough division will be seed Michigan. The team frenzy, upsets, intensity, coach Corson says hard but we should do that has the easiest road and more. People always any sport, it takes “we look very promis- better than last year”. to the fi nal four would be Lacrosse prepare themselves for the passion to win. I don’t ing and expect us to Florida. With only two top They’ve Got Expectations are high NCAA basketball tourna- care how much the 25 teams in their region qualify for the Mon- for this year’s softball ment and the rollercoaster the Scoop other team wants it; I they are almost a lock for mouth County Tourna- team with almost all it takes you on. by Jocelyn Anderson ‘14 the fi nal four. want it more.” ment and States”. Two returning varsity play- According to an article The biggest sleeper Features Editor Come out and watch key players returning on NCAA.com the tourna- ers back. Help support team that got a lower seed their home opener ment was founded in 1939 Coach Lerman- “This this year are senior them in there opening then they should have is by Ohio State University season I expect every- against Holmdel on pitcher Megan Mego game at home against No.4 seed Louisville. They coach Harold Olsen. For one to play hard from March 28th. and junior catcher are playing as good bas- RBC on April 1st. the fi rst 12 years of the Last Year’s Record ketball now as any team is. start to fi nish and win. tournament, only eight sion.” They were a possible one Nobody has the right to 6-10 Girls’ Track teams were invited to par- seed going into selection beat you.” Senior Jillian John- ticipate. That number grew Who Wears Sunday but were left with son: “I’m upset this is until a 68-team tourna- Senior Kate Zilly- “In the four seed and a chal- Short Shorts? ment format was created my last season. Track lenging road. by Amber Calak ‘14 in 2011. After “play-in” has been such a major The No.5 and No.12 News Editor games, the tournament part of my life for so seed matchups are notori- breaks into four regions ous upset games. This Last Year’s Record: long that not compet- of 16 teams. The winning year it looks like we could 5-2 ing anymore is going teams from those regions have another upset year. go to the Final Four, who Varsity Coach Roach: to be weird. I’ll miss No.5 VCU is playing No. meet in that year’s host “I hope the seniors my teammates more 12 Stephan F. Austin who city to decide the champi- than anything. But has not lost a game since have a tremendous onship. November. Cincinnati is year. They put it four this year we’re going A big thing each year playing Harvard who look years of hard work. big. We’re going to with the March Madness Photo Credit: LAX.com like a team that can make tournament is people fi ll And to the newcom- win championships a run if they get hot with out these brackets and try will be more produc- ers, I hope they set and we have the talent three high scorers. Okla- Boys’ Tennis to guess the outcomes of to do so. We’re going homa plays North Dakota tive at practice as well goals and achieve each game. This is another You Just Got Served State who you should not as have more fun. As them. It will feel nice to make history.” reason why it is called by Jocelyn Anderson ‘14 look down at. This game to win A-central divi- March Madness because Features Editor for this season being is on upset alert by most of everyone trying to get my last in high school, analysts. Last, Saint Louis the perfect bracket. This is Coach Spadavecchia- plays the winner of the I am hoping for the a very popular thing for all “This year I hope to play-in game between best and for everything college basketball lovers. have a successful sea- North Carolina State and to go well. Hopefully A very popular pick to Xavier. Both teams are son. I would also like to win the national cham- this is not the last sea- very good and Saint Louis earn a division title and pionship is the Michigan son of my whole career have not shown what they make it to the Shore State Spartans. They are can do this year yet. Conference Tourna- because I do want to the No. 4 seed in the east This years March play in college.” region. Must of the college ment. My expectations Madness will be one to basketball analysts on for this year are: hard Last Year’s Record watch. There looks to be ESPN picked the Spartans work, discipline, and a 15-6 upsets everywhere this to win the whole thing. year with no one team positive attitude from Come out to see their Another popular team is being so dominant this everyone.” fi rst home match the Florida Gators who year. So make sure you Senior Ivan Romano- against RBC on April are the No. 1 overall pick. choose wisely when fi lling Wichita State was a big “This year I think we 3rd. out your brackets. Luck is Photo Credit: NCAA.org favorite going into the Erik Rasmussen and what you will all need. Golf have fresh bodies and tournament, however, FORE! senior Sean McHugh. Boys’ Track I expect with another by Zach Centrella ‘14 Even with the small year’s training, people Staff Writer amount of veteran We Wear will take the needed In his second year, players coach Turkel is Short Shorts! steps forward.” by Amber Calak ‘14 coach Turkel is ready still confi dent they will Senior Keyshawn Law- News Editor son says “It honestly for another exciting be better than last year does not feel like it’s year of Monmouth and have around a 500 Last Year’s Record: 2-5 my last season yet. I golf. Last year was his record. Senior Brendan Varsity Coach Gottden- feel like I still have fi rst year with the team Gutzler is a top player ker: “Hoping some near many seasons left to as they went 5 wins in the conference but misses from last year prove myself. It’s bit- and 11 losses. With he can’t do it all by are successes this year. tersweet. However, I only two returning himself, “I can’t win A number of people feel that the rest of the team and I are going players this year, senior these games by myself. will have signifi cant to be putting nothing Brendan Gutzler and I’m going to need help performances and last year we were on the less than work on the senior Tyler Barchuk, from others. Tyler and verge of a solid team. track. I expect nothing they are the key Erik are really going This year there needs but greatness coming returners. Two key have to step up and get to be more training and out of this season. Let’s newcomers are senior good scores”. more experience. We end it with a big bang!” Picture drawn by Nick Palermo April 2014 News The Falconaire Page 7 What’s Happening Around the World by Quinton Escalante ‘16 International Dilemnas Staff Writer The organizers of Viktor Yanukovych’s, force.. this event kept things former president of Crimea has had United States California’s fi nancial the army. The protest issue with the new which was ten blocks traditional by separat- Ukraine, government enough. Crimea isn’t Tim Draper, an states. If the single long had over 50,000 ing men and women rejected a far-reaching going to be part of American venture state can’t solve the attendees behind police like they do at religious accord with the Euro- Ukraine anymore, on capital investor, problems, then the barricades. events, according to pean Union in No- March 16 lawmakers felt like California debt would be divided The protest was started ABCNEWS. The event vember 2013 in favor had a vote to see if they was too unwieldy to among the new states, because of last year’s consisted of people of stronger ties with are going to split form govern and proposed divided by the popula- cabinet agreement to from Brooklyn and in Russia. Thousands of Ukraine and join Rus- to split the state into tion of each new state. end a practice in which the village of Kiryas people were outraged sia or not. The Ukraine six different states, and The petition has until tens of thousands of Joel in Orange Coun- that a long-standing Prime minister Arseniy the Secretary of State July 18, 2014 to get Orthodox Jews were try, North of the city. aspiration for integra- Yatsenkuy does not Debra Bowen gave him 807,615 signatures exempt from military Shumel Gruis an 18 tion with Europe had like this decision and the green light to start from registered voters. service if they were year old rabbinical been ditched overnight, called the vote an “ille- collecting petitions New York in full time yeshiva student from Phoenix the outraged citizens gitimate decision” and according to abcnews. From Israel study. The law enraged talked to fox news and poured into central “Crimea was, is and com. Draper even has to New York the many and started the said that a lot of these Kiev for what started will bean integral part names for proposed the protest goes on. A protest allowed for kids don’t know how out as a peaceful pro- of Ukraine.” With the new states. California protest of thousands sanctions against men to hold a gun, and that tests that turned violent vote over Crimea has would be turned into of Orthodox Jews that who evaded service, they don’t know what in which the govern- declared its indepen- “South California”, started in Israel has including imprison- physical warfare is. ment used fi rearms on dence and is applying “West California,” moved to Manhattan. ment, a clause, that Ukraine the protesters. The pro- to be part of Russia. “Central California.” On March 9, protest- said it would amount Fury rules the testers didn’t want it to The vote was 96.8% in “Silicon Valley.” ers argued against to the Jewish state streets of Ukraine come to violence and favor of independence. “North California.” Israel’s proposal to sending people to as the protest continue. were shocked when For now we have to and “Jefferson.” South draft strictly reli- prison for their A protest in Ukraine the government wait and see what hap- California would be gious citizens into re- ligion. started out because de- cided to use pens. made up of San Diego and Orange Country, West would be Los Angeles and Santa Bar- bara, Central would be Fresno and Stockton, Silicon Valley would be San Francisco and San Jose, and Jefferson would be Redding and Eureka areas. The plan is to settle A Race For First Place Indoor World Track & Field by Jocelyn Anderson‘14 Features Editor Shelly-Anne Fraser- taken by another athlete Pryce took the gold representing The annual Indoor The 60 meter race, medal back to her home America, Omo Osa- World Track and Field because it is such a country of Jamaica and ghae, running 0.01 Championship took short distance, is all second place was won seconds faster than Pas- place on Friday, March about the reaction time by Murielle Ahoure cal Martinot-Lagarde of 7th to Sunday, March when the gun goes off. from Cote d’Ivoire, los- France. 9th in Sopot, Poland. If the reaction is not ing by 0.03 seconds. The women’s 400 Photo Credit: IAAF.org Twenty-six countries quick enough, it is go- The 60 meter meters race, one of the attended, including: the ing to be a tough race hurdles is the about the toughest because there United States, Russia, to win. This year the same concept as the is no specifi c way to Ethiopia and Great men’s 60 meters was open 60 meters, except run it, was led by Fran- Britain, who were won by Richard Kitly this one involves jump- cena McCorory of the was taken by Chris brought home gold ranked top four overall. of Great Britain only ing over a waist high US running the fastest Brown of the Bahamas medals. The men ran The meet consisted beating runner up Mar- object at the same time. time of 51.12 seconds. missing fi rst by a mere a phenomenal time of of: sprinting, distance, vin Bracy of the US by The women’s hurdles Coming in second place 0.34 seconds. 3.02.13 minutes beating jumping, heptathlon, 0.02 seconds. For the was won by American, was Kaliese Spencer Now, the event Great Britain by 0.36 and pentathlon events. women’s 60 meters, Nia Ali with a time of from Jamaica running a everyone looks forward seconds and creating Sprints 7.80 seconds and Sally 51.54 in the fi nals. The to, the 4x400 relay the new World Record. Pearson from Austra- men’s was overtaken by race. The relay consists For the women, they lia fell short by 0.05 Pavel Maslak reigning of four people each ran a fantastic time of seconds taking home from the Czech Repub- running 400 meters. In 3.24.83 minutes defeat- the silver medal. For lic with a time of 45.24 both the women and ing Jamaica by 1.71 the men, the gold was seconds. Second place men’s races, the US seconds. Photo Credit: Wikipedia The Falconaire Page 8 Reviews April 2014 For more pictures, check out our Sex and War gallery at falconaire.monmouthregional.net A Review of the MRHS’s Production of Pippin by Erik Rasmussen ‘14 MRHS hosted their Editor-in-Chief spring play, Pippin, on Have A Good March 13, 14, and 15th. ing King because of the The play follows the pressure of the duties as life of a prince named well as the pressure to Season Drops a Pippin who wants to fi nd appease his kingdom, meaning in his life, and and decides to move on New Single is determined to do so. to other things. As the Pippin, played by sopho- play goes on, Pippin A Review of “Oh Carl” more Regene Odon, fi nds himself entangled decides that he must in many other endeav- by Mike Whalen ‘14 attempt many ventures ors to fi nd meaning in Opinions Editor in his life from war to his life, but none to any f you are one of those women. His father, King avail. The ending of the I Charlemagne, played by play shows that Pippin music-fanatics who junior Max Falvey, is is eventually asked to believes that the talent hesitant to allow Pippin kill himself to achieve in rising stars—One to go to war because meaning, but he de- other great performances overshadowed the Direction, Justin Bieber, he is educated, but not clines to live a basic life across the board, this speaking or singing on Miley Cyrus—is not very strong or brave, with a wife and child. was a greatly executed play, so the actors were as good as in the past, entertaining play. not heard completely unlike his step-brother Pippin was expertly then I can provide you part of the song is the Louis, who seems to be The stage and all of the during some songs. performed on stage as with an oasis of hope. latter part when the the opposite of Pippin. Regene Odon put on a props were well used, The musical numbers song’s tempo changes from the swords to the were fantastic however, Local indie/alternative/ Louis, played by junior perfect performance. from a powerful severed limbs during and each dance seemed emo band Have A Henry Millington, is Max Falvey and Henry rock riff to a catchy, much more able to fi ght Millington also stole the the war, everything synchronized and well Good Season released alternative/indie riff. in war, although he’s not show when they were fi t the part well. The performed. the single “Oh, Carl” too bright and has an on stage, both putting music performed was This classic play was of their upcoming EP In a live concert, this is odd personality. emotion into their roles also fl uent and well brought to life by the “Last Picture Day” to typically the time when performed, every song MRHS drama club, as it As the play goes on, and inspiring audience give their fans a taste of the crowd goes wild Pippin decides that he laughter on multiple and instrumental fi t into was an all around great what was to come; by and yell out the lyrics should be king, and is occasions. Along with the play correctly and performance. Pippin with every ounce of sounded beautiful. One was defi nitely a show to golly, was that a good determined to do so, by those three, senior emotion in their body. taking his father’s life. negative however, was go see, in fact I would taste, too. Ashley Bruno also stole So if you’re looking Pippin is not able to the stage as the demand- that at times the music pay to go see it again, The quality of complete his task of be- ing leading player. With was too loud, which even though it’s too late. the song is one to for a breath of fresh brag about since the air, check out “Have Welcome to the Mall, Please don’t Leave recording is top-notch. A Good Season” Each member of the at their bandcamp by Katie Risley ‘15 (haveagoodseason. A Review of No Safety In Numbers Contributor band—Nick Palermo on vocals/guitar, Daniel bandcamp.com). If you The average teenager by the parking garage Sakumoto on drums, have a thing for science, spends at least one and within minutes and Daniel Stattner “Oh, Carl” will be right day a week at a local a state of emergency on bass—couldn’t up your alley since diabeti c att ack. This being asked: Is there th mall, spending about is called, forcing have played each the song is about 20 seems predictable, really a bomb? What fi fty dollars per visit. everyone in the mall note more carefully century scientist Carl Now imagine going to stay where they but half the mall is is this disease? How nor meticulously; the Sagan; the lyrics “Oh, to the local mall and were. Eventually, pizza also suff ering from many people will die? melancholy vocals Carl, you make me never being allowed was being ordered the same symptoms. When can everyone go accompanied by the lonely” are refl ective of to leave. On the plus and delivered to the The senator and her home? artistic guitar riffs and Carl Sagan’s “Pale Blue side, you will be fi rst mall-goers, who were staff then discover a ”No Safety in smooth bassline are all Dot.” Have A Good in line when those awaiti ng their cue to mutated version of Numbers” is full of enunciated through a Season is defi nitely the cute boots go on sale go home. By the end of the fl u fl oati ng around surprising twits and powerful drumline. next big thing. but after a week, the night, not a single the halls of the mall. complex plot lines. Arguably the best the boots lose their person thought that he As concerned friends While reading, a appeal. The book “No or she was going home and family desperately reader can really get Safety in Numbers” by soon. demand answers, a feel for what each Dayna Lorentz follows ”No Safety in riots are being started, teen is thinking and the adventures of 4 Numbers” follows security guards are what acti ons each teen completely diff erent Alexandra (Lexi) Ross being att acked, and took before they got teenagers who are and three other teens, people are getti ng sick into the mess that they brought together named Ryan, Marco, and going crazy. Dead are in now. “No Safety by chance when a and Shay, through all bodies begin piling in Numbers” mixes believed-to-be bomb of their adventures around the fl oor and aspects of acti on, breeches security and during this crisis. Lexi literally watches a drama, comedy and an unknown disease is Everything seems to store clerk drop dead even a hint of romance killing more and more be going fi ne, Marco in front of her. Those to touch on all of the people each day. is working extra shift s inside the mall do not senses of the mind. The story starts off at the Grill’n’Shake know what is going on Think of the heart- on a typical Saturday and Ryan is running outside the mall and racing chase of The aft ernoon at the around causing havoc vice-versa; there is Hunger Games, but a suburban mall. Full of with the football team. litt le communicati on giant mall is the arena. shoppers and hungry Both boys are basically between the inside If you are someone food-court-goers, living through their or outside. There looking for a great read the mall’s calming normal routi ne while is only one form of with a surprising plot, atmosphere suddenly competi ng with each communicati on: than this is the book turns into a state of other over Shay’s Having Lexi, who for you! Next ti me pandemonium when heart. Nothing seems happens to be a you go to the mall, the town’s senator, out-of-the-ordinary computer whiz, wires make sure to have received a non-routi ne unti l Shay’s grandma her radio. Throughout lots of money, pillows, call. Lexi’s mother suff ers from what the chaos of this crisis, blankets and toiletries, suddenly dashed down is believed to be a the same questi ons are just in case!