Mario goes Our ‘lungs’ are Follow us on mobile burning Mario Kart Tour Known as the “lungs of Social Media races into phones. | 5 the planet,” the Amazon @LHSLighthouse rainforest is ravaged by fires. | 6-7 The Lighthouse Vol. XXXIII, No. 1 Lyndhurst High School: 400 Weart Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 November 2019 Coach Tuero earns a ‘Giant’ title By Gianna Glover Week designation because he deserves it. Managing Editor “Coach Tuero has inspired me to be a better athlete by pushing me as hard as he It was the fourth quarter in an intense can and acting as a role model by teach- matchup between LHS and Pompton Lakes ing us about the real world, not just about High School at a home game on Sept. 27. football,” Lembo said. “He wants to make The Golden Bears were down by 13 in us the best people we can be, not just ath- the fourth quarter. As the football team set letes.” up for another play, the crowd was filled Tuero describes himself as a “player’s with fear. Meanwhile, on the sidelines coach.” stood Head Coach Tuero, who gave strict “I care about my kids overall, not just instructions to his team. as a football player or a student. Have I With a minute remaining, Pompton learned and grown from it? Absolutely. I’m Lakes scored, making the game 20-13. The not the same coach I was when I started, Golden Bears scored with 33 seconds left but I think my philosophy has not changed to bring the game up to 20-19. Tuero took as far as taking care of these kids, making the risk, calling for a two-point conversion. sure that they know I care about them and Successfully, senior running back Piotr not just about football,” Tuero said. Partyla ran the ball into the end zone, lead- Senior Jordan Werner said his team has ing the team to a 21-20 victory. stronger chemistry this season compared to This was the moment that prompted the last year. Werner said much of this bond New York Giants and Gatorade to recog- has to do with the players having grown up together. “Most of us have been playing together “There’s been all in every sport since we were little. Now, it’s positive vibes and lots of carrying all the way through high school. We also all have the same goal in mind: Photo By Alyssa Ferrara congratulations on social winning the state championship. Tuero can Head Coach Tuero is on the field at the game against Elmwood Park Memorial High definitely help us achieve it,” Werner said. media. A lot of people are School on Oct. 19. Tuero received a Coach of the Week Award from the New York Giants. Tuero has led his team to become divi- giving me love. We’ve sion champions, and he hopes to continue never had this here before, In the spring, Tuero, along with other re- couldn’t get enough of it. [Coaching] was building on the 9-0 record they held as of and honestly I don’t really cipients of the Coach of the Week award, the best way after graduating college... to Nov. 14. He said his team feels like a fami- will attend a dinner hosted by the Giants keep it going.” ly, particularly because there are 26 seniors know many people who at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. He Athletic director Mr. Radigan said after on the field. have ever had it.” will also be invited to bring his team to a he shared the news of Tuero’s new title “It’s being so close with this group, Giants preseason game in 2020. with other coaches and athletes, the locker knowing them since they were young foot- For 11 seasons, Tuero has been training room was filled with exhilaration. ball players in about fourth or fifth grade nize Tuero as the Week 4 Lou Rettino High athletes at his alma mater to better them- “There’s been all positive vibes and lots and watching them grow up and our re- School Coach of the Week. selves in football. After graduating LHS in of congratulations on social media. A lot lationship building to what it is now. I’m On Nov. 4, Tuero accepted a certifi- 2002, Tuero went on to continue his foot- of people are giving me love. We’ve never closer with these kids than I’ve ever been cate of recognition signed by NFL Com- ball career as a lineman at Montclair State had this here before, and honestly I don’t with anybody,” Tuero said. missioner Roger Goodell and Giants Head University, where he said he discovered his really know many people who have ever He said coaching has become a big part Coach Pat Shurmur at the Giants game passion for coaching. had it,” Tuero said. of his life, and he sees himself coaching for against the Dallas Cowboys. The award “Coach Vuono and my college coach, Senior captain and starting quarterback many years to come. comes with a $2,000 check from the Gi- Coach Giancola at Montclair State, were Anthony Lembo, who is The Lighthouse “I will coach until I don’t love it any- ants and Gatorade to benefit LHS’ football the guys that really got me wanting to Athlete of the Month, said he was happy more, and I don’t ever see that happening,” program. coach,” Tuero said. “I love football, and I to find out Tuero earned the Coach of the Tuero said. “I love it way too much.” Do you prefer last year’s Students adapt to new schedule schedule or this year’s schedule? By Angelina DeLuca “For those students who [were er period in the day, move from Staff Writer at LHS for a] half day, it was hard 80 to 60 [or] 55 minutes, around Not Sure for them to maintain their class- there. But for right now, we’re 15% Last year, LHS switched from es because they wouldn’t have kind of stuck with the 80 min- This Year’s a standard block schedule to a ro- received the correct amount of utes. We think this new schedule Schedule Last Year’s tating block schedule. This year, credit hours in school,” Vuono might be a good compromise for 18% Schedule even more changes were in store said. “Using VHS [Virtual High the teachers and students to move 67% as LHS moved away from an A/B School] for required mandatory around a little bit and rotate but Day rotation and adopted an A/B/ classes was not ideal for our stu- also to accommodate our shared C/D Day rotation with each class dents at all. We have to maintain time students,” Vuono said. consistently meeting either in the the opportunity for students to She said another positive at- morning or afternoon. take their required classes here.” tribute of the schedule is that Principal Ms. Vuono said the She said in future years, admin- it gives juniors and seniors a new schedule was adopted to give istrators would like there to be chance to take on internships and dual enrollment and shared time more variety in the schedule from work study programs since there Previous Schedule INFOGRAPHICNew Schedule Not sure BY ANGELINA DELUCA students an equal opportunity to day to day and for classes to be is more consistency in the times This survey conducted by The Lighthouse reflects the opinions of meet their graduation require- shorter. upperclassmen are available. 95 students. ments. “We’d love to move to a short- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 The Lighthouse 2 SCHOOL NEWS November 2019 Former editors-in-chief put journalistic skills to use in college By Victoria Niedbal where she could find jobs in the perclassmen, are still learning the Managing Editor field of fashion-based graphic de- ins and outs of the program, I can sign. focus on using this software in a Zully Arias and Emma Caama- Even with a busy schedule, more professional sense.” no have graduated from their Caamano still manages to con- Caamano said college has giv- positions as the 2018-2019 edi- tribute photography and design en her an opportunity to put her tors-in-chief and are now finding to her weekly student newspaper design skills to use, and it allows success in college. While they The Hatchet. She said the expe- her to learn more about herself have left The Lighthouse behind, rience she gained at The Light- and living as an adult. their journalism days are far from house using the Adobe Creative “Since coming to GWU, I have over. Cloud has been helpful to her. learned how much I like the inde- Caamano is studying graphic “As a graphic design student, pendence that college offers. I am design at The George Washing- InDesign is used constantly, and able to participate in extracurricu- ton University in Washington, without the help of [adviser] lar activities and take classes that D.C. After earning her bachelor’s Ms. Pastor or The Lighthouse, I I am passionate about and even degree, she hopes to work for a would not be as proficient as I am reputable magazine in a big city in this software,” Caamano said. or live in a country like France “Where many students, even up- “My editor was really impressed that I already knew a lot of the rules behind journalistic writing, which I know thanks to The Lighthouse.”

change how I eat and work out,” Photo FROM Zully Arias Caamano said. Former editor-in-chief Zully Arias is studying at Yale University in Arias, who is planning to ma- Connecticut. jor in statistics and data science that I already knew a lot of the Arias said. at Yale University in New Haven, rules behind journalistic writ- Arias and Caamano were rec- Conn., is also contributing to her ing, which I know thanks to The ognized at the Garden State Scho- school newspaper the Yale Daily Lighthouse,” Arias said. lastic Press Association Fall Press News, which is the oldest college Even though it is only Arias’ Day at Rutgers University in Pis- publication in the United States. first semester, she has already cataway on Oct. 28. They won a Like Caamano, Arias said she made an effort to get involved in total of four layout awards, and is using the skills she learned at various campus organizations. the publication took home first LHS to differentiate herself from “I also work with the Restaurant place for Distinguished Journal- her peers in college. Rescue Project at Yale, and I de- ism in New Jersey and third place “When I took my first shift at liver food donations from a local for Overall Excellence in the print the production and design desk doughnut shop to a community category. at the YDN, they didn’t have to soup kitchen nearby. I’m also an Although they are proud of their teach me how to use InDesign,” events aide at Silliman College, contributions to their high school Arias said. which is my residential college newspaper, Arias and Caamano She said she had an advantage here at Yale,” Arias said. said they expect The Lighthouse over other “heelers,” a term used Both Arias and Caamano said to continue thriving under the to describe a trainee or someone they feel passionately about The leadership of Alexa Barreiros and who is in the process of becoming Lighthouse. Katrina Hauser, this year’s edi- a staff member. “Emma and I spent so much tors-in-chief. Arias’ first article published in time together discussing article “The Lighthouse has really the Yale Daily News was about assignments and layout ideas, we transformed itself into a notable the most popular course on cam- were basically joined at the hip. school paper over the last few Photo FROM Emma Caamano pus called “Thinking,” which is It was definitely time-consuming, years, and I can only see it getting Former editor-in-chief Emma Caamano is studying at The George taught by a psychology professor. but I loved what I was doing and better and earning more awards,” Washington University in Washington, D.C. “My editor was really impressed the end result was so rewarding,” said Caamano.

Students honor local veterans during Week of Respect By Alyssa Ferrara World History class and Editor special education teacher Ms. Hykey’s students from LHS finished off the the Lighthouse program Week of Respect on Oct. got the chance to read po- 11 during second block by ems and other works rec- recognizing local veterans ognizing veterans for their who served in the Armed service. The chorale also Forces. The event was held performed “God Bless the in the media center and USA” and “The Star Span- was organized by dean of gled Banner.” students Ms. Ringen and Toward the end of the guidance counselor Ms. event, students in atten- Leidemer. dance had the opportunity Students from Mr. Spen- to speak with the veterans ce’s Advanced Placement and enjoy snacks.

Photos by Alexa Barreiros And Alyssa Ferrara The Lighthouse November 2019 SCHOOL NEWS 3 High school welcomes new faculty and staff By Alyssa Ferrara Editor

The 2019-2020 school year brings new faces to LHS. This month, The Lighthouse catches up with new faculty and staff to ask them about life at LHS and what they hope to contribute to the high school.

Ms. Burns, English and public speaking teacher Photo By Lors Photography Q: After spending a year at The jazz band performs at the winter concert on Dec. 5, 2018. This group was in danger of becoming a club, but Lincoln School, how does it is back again as a three-credit class that meets at lunchtime. it feel to be back at LHS? A: “I am extremely hap- py to be back at LHS. I love to see all my students Jazz band reinstated as 3-credit course By Brandon Ross the safety of the building been a major contributor to being given back what was that I had a few years ago Staff Writer during lunchtime,” Vuono his personal growth. originally ours,” Espinoza when I was here. It’s been said. “We have our security “Jazz band has made me said. great to be back with my After a rocky start to the in the cafeteria and in room a better musician. It has Senior Mikayla Poggi, colleagues. I love teaching new school year, LHS jazz 150.” boosted my confidence and who has been in jazz band high school classes in gen- band is back. No, not as a Vuono said in March, helped me grow as a person since her sophomore year, eral, so I’m very excited to club but as a three-credit Central Office made the and come out of my shell,” said playing her trumpet be back.” course that meets during final decision to cancel the Derrig said. with the group is one of her lunchtime on Mondays, course and make it a club. Sophomore Alexa Espi- favorite activities. Mr. James, student Wednesdays and Fridays. “Personally, after talking noza was in jazz band her “I was able to be given resource officer The 30 student musicians with some students, admin- freshman year but decided vocal solos during jazz Q: What do you hope to have gotten back into the istration and parents [at the to take a break this year. band, and it’s helped me contribute to LHS? groove of warming up and Music Association meet- Despite no longer being showcase my talents even A: “I would hope to con- playing the songs they love ing] there was overwhelm- in jazz band, she said she more. I have been able to tribute guidance and a and fought for as the school ing support to credit the supported those who were explore different styles of sense of security to the stu- district considered making class again,” Vuono said. fighting for the class. music with my instrument, dents and faculty.” jazz band a club. However, “While it was supposed to “Originally, it felt like causing me to strengthen parents, students, teach- still be running as a club, to candy was being tak- my skills,” Poggi said. Mrs. Jewell, guidance ers and alumni rallied at a me it made perfect sense to en away from a baby but Poggi said she was furi- department secretary Music Association meeting give the students the credit worse. So many years have ous when the course was Q: What do you hope to on Oct. 5 and were able to that they deserved for at- gone by that we had been in danger of being elimi- contribute to LHS? convince the administra- tending the lunchtime class getting credit for the class, nated and was willing to A: “I hope to contribute the tion to continue offering three days a week.” and for administration to fight until she got the result support and resources that jazz band as a class. Junior Matt Derrig, who say that it was at the worth she wanted. She said her will be helpful to the staff Principal Ms. Vuono said has been in jazz band since of a club made us feel dis- passion for the cause came and students at Lyndhurst the original decision to his freshman year, was one respected,” Espinoza said. from her love of jazz band. High School.” change the lunchtime jazz of five students who spoke She said she has friends in “I do not care if I can- band class to a club was at the meeting. jazz band and wanted them not go home or go out to Mr. Leiva, school based on security concerns “It wouldn’t have hap- to be happy doing what lunch three out of five days psychologist and food allergies since pened if we hadn’t protest- they love. a week. I love to play and Q: What do you hope to students would be eating in ed,” he said. “I am pleased “I wish I could say I was be with everyone who also contribute to LHS? the band room. we are back together.” grateful, but it was what we loves to play just as much,” A: “I would like to assist “We need to monitor Derrig said jazz band has deserved, and we were just said Poggi. students in identifying a preference in specific -ca reers. I also hope to guide students in potential career pathways as they consider Students prefer past schedule their plans for post second- ary education and training.” CONTINUED FROM would allow her to sleep in Frey said she feels re- I’ll have to ask one of my PAGE 1 on some mornings. stricted by this schedule classmates which class is Ms. Lutz, guidance In a survey of 95 students However, Burns acknowl- and is now scared to miss first,” Fonseca said. counselor conducted by The Light- edged that there are also school. She also liked that Fonseca said she has a Q: What do you hope to house, 67 percent said they advantages to the new last year’s schedule varied strong preference for last contribute to LHS? prefer last year’s schedule, schedule. more from day to day. year’s schedule. A: “I hope to help students 18 percent prefer the new “I like that the new sched- “I liked [last year’s] ro- “I would love if last year’s succeed in high school and schedule and 15 percent ule has classes that will tating schedule because it’d schedule was brought back, feel confident in their abil- said they are not sure. only ever be in the morning be nice to start the day or [but] I’m not sure if it ities and goals after high Senior Gillian Burns and afternoon,” Burns said. end the day with different would be better for all stu- school. I am excited for this said she prefers last year’s Junior Gabby Frey said classes,” Frey said. dents,” Fonseca said. opportunity at LHS to in- schedule, although she the new schedule can be She said she likes having Junior Nick Morelli said still confidence in students finds this year’s schedule confusing, and consistent only four classes per day he likes the new schedule and guide them to their full- tolerable. morning or afternoon ab- that meet for 80 minutes because it offers consisten- est potentials.” “The new schedule is okay. sences would set her back but would not mind if LHS cy with some rotation. It seemed hard at first, but I significantly in classes that moved to shorter classes in “The new schedule is Mrs. Orth, computer was able to adapt to it pret- meet at those times. the future. good. It mixes around my science teacher ty easily,” Burns said. “I find it harder to have Junior David Fonseca classes a bit better than last Q: What do you hope to She said the biggest down- the same morning classes said he does not like that year’s,” Morelli said. contribute to LHS? side in the new schedule is every day. I don’t like that his harder classes always Unlike Fonseca and Frey, A: “I’d like to introduce the way it affects her senior if I have to leave early for fall in the mornings. He Morelli said he does not students to technology, privilege, which always some reason,” Frey said. also said the A/B/C/D Day find this year’s schedule make it not so confusing occurs in the afternoons. “I’m always missing the schedule is difficult for stu- confusing. and attract more people to Burns said she would pre- same four classes rath- dents to follow. “I am adapting pretty computer science.” fer last year’s arrangement er than when it rotated, it “Sometimes I do get con- well to it. I caught on very Photos by Alyssa Ferrara where her senior privilege would always change.” fused, and in the morning, quickly,” said Morelli. The Lighthouse 4 NATIONAL NEWS November 2019 New California law leads to changes in Should college athletes receive NCAA rules regarding endorsements money from endorsements? By Anthony Paolazzi Science teacher Mr. Mosca, who “Athletes commit to play for 408 Staff Writer played football at Harvard Uni- and represent their school, not versity in Cambridge, Mass., said themselves,” Gress said. 357 The NCAA announced on college athletes deserve compen- She said unlike professional 306 Oct. 29 that college athletes will sation for endorsements. athletes, college athletes have not be able to profit from their own “I think this will make athletes been driven by money. 255 image and likeness. This change want to stay in college and play “If athletes can receive endorse- 204 came as a result of California’s there longer rather than leaving,” ments, their focus will shift from Fair Pay to Play Act, which Gov. Mosca said. “This might allow getting an education and compet- 153

Gavin Newsom signed into law athletes to see more opportunities ing for their university to trying to of Students Number 2 on Sept. 30. in college with them getting mon- benefit themselves,” Gress said. 10 California’s law would allow ey from endorsements instead of Math teacher Mr. Carucci, a 51 college athletes in the state to seeing those opportunities in pro- college basketball fan who is a make money from the use of their fessional sports.” Seton Hall basketball ticket hold- 0 Yes No Not Sure names in endorsements beginning Prior to its announcement, the er, said he sees both sides of the Yes No Not Sure in 2023. NCAA called California’s law compensation argument. Student Responses Sales The NCAA announced that a unconstitutional and condemned “Being given a free college ed- INFOGRAPHIC BY Anthony Paolazzi working group will gather feed- Colorado and Washington for ucation is incredibly invaluable, This survey conducted on The Lighthouse Twitter account reflects back from now through April. proposing similar measures. especially because most college the opinions of 54 people. The organization will then make Sophomore Mackenzie Gress, athletes don’t move on to play further recommendations regard- who verbally committed to play- sports professionally,” Carucci lieves the California legislation ness, the athlete probably should ing regulations. The NCAA’s ing soccer at Pennsylvania State said. pushed the NCAA to revisit its see some of that compensation,” three divisions are planning to University, said NCAA athletes However, Carucci said it makes rules. Carucci said. “It is their likeness, create new rules no later than Jan. should not be permitted to earn sense for an athlete to make mon- “If colleges and the NCAA are so they should be able to attain 2021, according to CNBC. money from endorsements. ey from endorsements. He be- profiting off of an athlete’s - like profit from it.” ‘Spider-Man’ swings Vaping comes with health risks By Emily Gabriel the effects that they have,” Gaccione said. Staff Writer Ruiz said. As of Oct. 17, there were back for 3rd movie She said e-cigarette com- 1,479 cases in the United Vaping, a popular trend panies have popularized States of illnesses linked By Jake McCann monopolize, which could among adults and an ep- their products by offering a to vaping, according to the Staff Writer give them all control of the idemic among teens, has variety of flavors at afford- CDC. Although the lung movie industry,” Radzion been linked to lung illness- able prices. illness was found in people Sony and Disney have fi- said. “The benefit is that es that resulted in 33 deaths “It’s just an epidemic... who vape, the reasons for it nally come to an agreement Disney has a great reputa- in the United States as of and it should be addressed are unclear. that will make a third “Spi- tion for making great mov- Oct. 17, according to the [by the government] more As of Oct. 10, more than der-Man” movie possible. ies so if they controlled a lot Centers for Disease Control strongly,” Ruiz said. half of lung illnesses linked Although the Marvel Cin- of the industry, we would Cover from Marvel and Prevention. National Public Radio re- to vaping appeared in peo- ematic Universe’s parent get a lot of good movies,” Comic Universe Vaping was originally ports that e-liquids used to ple between the ages of 18 company Disney did not Radzion said. The third “Spider-Man” marketed as a safer alter- flavor Juul contain a- mix and 34. Additionally, 15 gain rights to the “Spi- Disney has produced the movie is set to be re- native for people who want ture of solvents. Little is percent were teenagers and der-Man” brand, it agreed entire MCU series and live leased on July 16, 2021. to quit smoking cigarettes. known about their effects most were males, according to produce a third film with action films including “The E-cigarettes—which have when inhaled, and research to the news website Insider. Sony, to whom Marvel has Lion King,” which was re- big role in that,” Fernandez gone by names including conducted by the National According to Insider, licensed the rights to “Spi- leased in July. said. e-cigs, vape pens and va- Center for Biotechnolo- the Trump Administration der-Man” for almost two Spider-Man’s first appear- The success of “Captain pes—have become a rap- gy Information shows that is taking a stand against decades. ance in the MCU came in America: Civil War” led to idly diversifying product these flavored products can e-cigarettes and intends to This deal was announced 2016 in Marvel’s “Captain the release of “Spider-Man: category, according to the irritate airways and prompt put a ban on all flavored on Sept. 27 and hinted at America: Civil War,” the Homecoming” the follow- CDC. an inflammatory response e-cigarettes. On Sept. 11, earlier this year by Tom third and most likely final ing year. In June, this film The trend was furthered in the respiratory system. the Food and Drug Admin- Holland, who played Spi- was followed up by “Spi- by the American e-cigarette Furthermore, some e-cig- istration announced that it der-Man in the MCU’s der-Man: Far From Home.” company Juul, which pack- arette makers have been would be finalizing policies films. “‘Captain This blockbuster generated ages nicotine salts from putting vitamin-E acetate that would eliminate fla- On Jan. 14, he posted America: Civil over a billion dollars for the leaf tobacco into one-time into products that contain vored e-cigarettes from the on Twitter, “So I spoke MCU. use cartridges. THC or other cannabinoids, market. However, the FDA to Sony...,” implying that War’ is one of the Fernandez said he has Established in 2017 and according to Reuters. Va- has not announced the spe- Disney and Sony would best Marvel movies high hopes for the upcom- headquartered in San Fran- pes contain nicotine and cifics of this plan. soon reach an arrangement, ever, and I think ing film, which is set to be cisco, Juul became the most propylene glycol/vegetable Biology and anatomy which they finally did. released on July 16, 2021. popular e-cigarette in the glycerin. When propylene teacher Dr. Dunn said once Marvel and Disney will re- Spider-Man played “I expect a finish to the United States and held a glycol heats up, it can turn restrictions on vaping are ceive roughly 25 percent of a big role in that.” ‘Spider-Man’ plot and him market share of 72 percent into toxic substances. implemented in the Unit- all gross pay and merchan- rebirthing as the new Iron as of Sept. 2018, according Sophomore Maria Gac- ed States, the number of dising revenue. Man,” Fernandez said be- to CNBC. cione said she understands deaths associated with the Junior Gianna Radzion Captain America movie to cause Iron Man’s death in A 2019 study published the dangers of vaping. habit will decline. said she feels indifferent be released. “Avengers: Endgame” left by the University of North “I don’t think it is a very “By the rules of the stock about “Spider-Man” return- Spider-Man appeared in viewers wondering what Carolina at Chapel Hill re- intelligent thing to do, and exchange, the company ing to the MCU. the film as the young- ap Spider-Man will do with- veals that vapes damage the I think that it’s only really Juul is going to be suffering “I believe that Sony and prentice of Tony Stark, also out his mentor in the next lungs in the same way as hurting people, rather than financially, so what they’re Disney should have been known as Iron Man. He was movie. cigarettes. Testing 13 dif- helping them, even for peo- going to do is… get out of able to work out an agree- featured in an iconic fight Senior Ryan Meglio ferent flavors, nearly half of ple who smoke actual ciga- the American market and ment,” Radzion said. scene at a German airport in said he does not intend to them changed cell viability, rettes and [use e-cigarettes then keep working and “However, the MCU is try- which he took super soldier watch the upcoming “Spi- cell proliferation and calci- as an alternative],” Gacci- emphasizing the Europe- ing to monopolize the en- Captain America’s shield der-Man” in the movie the- um signaling. one said. an market, which is more tire movie industry, making right out of his hands. ater but will watch it when Junior Christa Ruiz said She said her views on adult-based,” Dunn said. their company one of the Junior Andrew Fernan- it becomes available for now that the health risks vaping have changed as a He said vaping has be- biggest franchises today.” dez said he is happy the home viewing. associated with Juul have result of the recent deaths come popular among teen- Disney also owns ABC, agreement between Dis- “I don’t like the movies surfaced, people are realiz- attributed to e-cigarettes. agers because they associ- ESPN, HBO and Warner ney and Sony will lead to a enough to pay money to ing its consequences. “It definitely concerned ate it with independence. Bros. third Spider-Man movie. see it,” Meglio said. “The “People didn’t really me for my peers who do it. “It serves some sort of “Franchises like Disney “‘Captain America: Civ- movies aren’t all everyone know what could happen It makes people think about purpose. You can’t neces- negatively affect the movie il War’ is one of the best is making [them] out to be, because it’s so new, but the risks, but I don’t think sarily deny it, but it can be industry because of [their] Marvel movies ever, and I but I wouldn’t mind a third now that things are com- people are going to stop its own destruction,” said overwhelming attempts to think Spider-Man played a movie.” ing out, it’s more obvious because people are stupid,” Dunn. The Lighthouse November 2019 TECHNOLOGY 5 Review TikTok trend iPhone 11 is the best phone on the market takes off By Kevin Brasil is most likely it. Night mode allows users Staff Writer to take pictures in dim light and utilizes Teens say TikTok programming handling to uncover subtle- A year ago, Apple presented the iPhone ties that would otherwise be lost. XR as the “moderate” offering in its new A low-light upgrade has been available is their favorite Illustration BY Alexa Torres iPhone lineup. Users enjoyed the XR, call- for Android phones, and at last, it’s on the The social media app TikTok launched ing it Apple’s best iPhone. iPhone. It works really well and is a helpful social media app in 2016 and is now the rage among high The follow-up to the iPhone XR is the element that produces incredible outcomes. school students. new iPhone 11, and the way Apple chose At the core of the iPhone 11 is another By Kara Murgittroyd to preference this model with the “iPhone A13 Bionic processor, the successor to the Staff Writer “It was funny [to appear on the “For You” 11” title—rather than calling it something A12 Bionic chip that is in the iPhone XR. page, ‘cause I don’t even take it seriously. like the iPhone 11R—says a great deal re- The A12 Bionic is a noteworthy chip, so If you do not already have TikTok, you I just make them for fun,” Vazquez said. garding where the organization positions what does the A13 Bionic do to improve probably have heard of it. The social media Vazquez, who uses TikTok when he is this smartphone. upon it? With CPU execution, the additions app launched in Sept. 2016 but did not gain bored or with friends, said humorous loop The delightful speed, support, double are okay. popularity until Oct. 2018. videos are his favorite, and he does not en- camera arrangement and long battery life Apple didn’t change a lot about its mod- TikTok allows users to record 60-second vision himself getting tired of TikTok. make the iPhone 11 far better than the iP- ern structure. The iPhone 11 is particularly videos and include sounds of their choice. “There’s just something new every day,” similar to the iPhone XR with its anodized Users can post content on any subject, but Vazquez said. aluminum sides, presentation score and popular TikTok videos tend to be humor- Unlike Vazquez, sophomore Kylie Cipol- glass back available in dark, green, purple, ous and include light-hearted actions like la doubts her love for TikTok will last. A low-light upgrade has white, yellow and Product Red. lip syncing and dancing. The app also has “I think once the TikTok trend dies down, been available in Android So, shading execution this year is extraor- a “For You” page that makes recommenda- I will get bored and delete the app,” said dinary: Apple chose to go with some pastel tions for individual users. Cipolla, who started using the app in April. phones, and at last, it’s on the shades that are more inconspicuous than If a user’s video gets on the “For You” Right now, though, Cipolla said she en- iPhone. It works really well the splendid shades of the XR. page and people like it or view the whole joys using the social media platform, post- and is a helpful element that The iPhone 11’s screen looks incredible ing content, making it onto the “For You” all alone. The shading quality, splendor and page and receiving comments from other produces incredible outcomes. sharpness are considerably better than past “I’m glad I started users about her content. models. using TikTok.... TikTok is “I’m glad I started using TikTok,” Cipol- The OLED screen sets a high bar, and no, la said. “TikTok is so popular because it’s hone XR. What’s more, given its moder- the iPhone 11’s LCD can’t match it. The so popular because it’s a a form of social media where everyone can ately low sticker price, it is a smartphone LCD still looks extraordinary, and unless form of social media be themselves, and it always gives a good that most people can afford. you require the best, you won’t end up pin- where everyone can be laugh.” The highlight of the iPhone 11 is its ing for the Pro OLED. Freshman Janiece Diaz joined TikTok a 12-megapixel dual-lens camera. As far as The iPhone 11 begins at $699 for the themselves, and it always year ago and said she sometimes uses the genuine picture quality, both the wide and 64GB model. This price is certainly allur- gives a good laugh.” app for hours in a single day. ultra wide options produce extraordinary ing, considering that the 64GB iPhone 11 “I spend a lot of time on TikTok because photographs. Hues are exact, and the cam- Pro costs $999 and the 64GB iPhone 11 I just get distracted, and next thing you era conveys a shocking degree of detail Pro Max sells for $1099. This phone is the video, it gets shared with more people and know it’s three in the morning,” Diaz said. and picture clarity. best, if not one of the best phones out on eventually can be counted as a famous or She said part of TikTok’s popularity Users will note similar characteristics in the market right now. viral video. Therefore, it is a realistic as- comes from the fact that users hope they past iPhones, and they’re still valid with Apple had a champ with the iPhone XR, piration among users to become “TikTok will find fame as a result of their videos the iPhone 11. Be that as it may, specific to and bearing in mind that its follow-up did famous.” and because they enjoy taking a break from the iPhone 11 and 11 Professional is anoth- not need to revise the book on cell phones, Senior Michael Vazquez, who has been the serious aspects of daily life. er night mode that totally redefines Apple’s the new iPhone 11 is still a step up. With using TikTok for about three months, said “TikTok is my favorite platform,” Diaz low-light photography game. convincing changes to the camera, even the funny videos he has posted made it to said. “TikTok just makes my days better In fact, in case you’re searching for only those with a year-old iPhone XR may truly the “For You” page. when I see funny and random posts.” one reason to purchase another iPhone, this consider upgrading.

Mario Kart Tour takes mobile phones along for the ride By Joseph Brubaker Mario Kart Tour consists of compare to any major console or where, anytime,” Maillaro said. IGN. However, even though he Staff Writer competitive cups with four lev- PC games,” Maillaro said. Sophomore Averi Carmeci also believes the screen is too small els in every cup. To keep this He said he is reminded of his said she likes that Mario Kart and the controls are challenging, The beloved Nintendo game game exciting, new cups appear youth when he plays Mario Kart Tour can be played on the go. he said he still loves the game. Mario Kart has gone global. Ma- throughout a two-week period or Tour. “So many people enjoy all the “It feels like I’m playing a Ma- rio Kart Tour, which was released when a new tour is available. “It’s kind of nostalgic for me Mario games, so being able to rio Kart game and not some cheap on Sept. 25, is now available on At each level, the player can because I used to play so much play Mario Kart on mobile [de- ripoff. I also love how the game all mobile platforms. earn up to five stars by scoring vices] is really convenient and is updated every week and that Mario Kart has been around points. Certain characters are eli- “The game is probably fun,” Carmeci said. there’s plenty of content to ex- since 1992, and the previous 2017 gible for more items, and vehicles Within the first week, the game plore,” Henrichsen said. release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and gliders help users gain more so popular because had 90 million players, accord- He said he plays the game sev- added new features to the game points as well. this is the first time you ing to Sensor Tower. Now, the eral times a day for about 15 min- that were not available previous- Classic items like the banana can play Mario Kart game has over 11 billion users, utes at a time. Henrichsen said the ly. Now, Mario Kart Tour intro- peel and red shell have returned. according to gamesindustry.biz, a reason he plays Mario Kart Tour duces a whole new way to play. Mystery boxes dispense up to anywhere, anytime.” news website for the global video so frequently is because it is on In previous games, character se- three items at a time when cer- games industry. his phone, so he can play it at his lection and vehicle selection had tain characters are used. Also new when I was younger,” Maillaro While Carmeci and Maillaro convenience. been used to customize the rac- to the game are special skills, as said. praised Mario Kart Tour, IGN, He said the game is a step in the er’s experience. each character has his or her own Maillaro has played five ver- a company that reviews video right direction for Nintendo and In Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo skill. sions of Mario Kart including games, only gave it a 6.7 rating. Mario Kart. allows racers to use purchasable Junior Jerome Maillaro said this one and plays the game two IGN reported that the game’s “They are advancing in the mo- in-game currency to buy pipes he likes to play as Toadette with to four times per day for an hour shortfalls were that the controls bile game field,” Henrichsen said. that unlock additional characters, her triple mushrooms. He said he at a time. He attributes the game’s are difficult to use and that a “The [Mario Kart] franchise can gliders and vehicles. The classic likes the mushrooms because they popularity to the fact that it is smartphone screen is too small for keep going on mobile phones. green pipes can be pulled down to make his character move quickly. available on mobile devices. the movement-intensive game. Hopefully, the game gets a multi- reveal a new car, glider or racer, “Mario Kart Tour is probably “The game is probably so pop- Longtime Nintendo fan soph- player mode in the future which is which can be used throughout the my favorite mobile game, and I ular because this is the first time omore Kane Henrichsen agrees set to be released soon.” game. find it really fun, but it doesn’t you can play Mario Kart any- with the criticisms presented by Illustration BY Alexa Torres The Lighthouse 6 ENVIRONMENT 7 The struggle is real Students open up about eco-anxiety By Lea Torppey months to save the environment Pharaon said his eco-anxiety Webmaster before it was irreversible. That plays a major role when it comes article was published in June, and to his life plans. Do you find yourself regular- still nothing has been done.” “I’m scared about my own fu- ly worrying about the future of Rodriguez said she believes ture. Will I live to get a job? Or the planet? Does the thought of eco-anxiety is common and near- will carbon emissions wipe out an ecological disaster occurring ly everyone has a form of it. humanity before I get the chance cause you to panic? If you an- “While not everyone has a se- to?” Pharaon said. swered “yes” to either of these vere level of anxiety about the Unlike Pharaon, Rodriguez said questions, you may suffer from state of the environment, I feel the Earth can still be saved. She eco-anxiety, which is the chronic like most people are at least con- said she regularly makes sacrific- fear of environmental destruc- cerned,” Rodriguez said. es to be more sustainable. tion such as pollution and climate Sophomore Sarah Sammarone “Turn the faucet off when change. said although she does not have brushing your teeth, take shorter A survey conducted in April by extreme eco-anxiety, she worries showers, turn off lights or televi- Yale University in New Haven, about the planet. sion when you’re not using it, use Conn., and George Mason Uni- “The polar ice caps have been reusable bottles instead of plastic versity in Fairfax, Va., found that melting for as long as I can re- ones, only wash full loads in the 62 percent of Americans were at member,” Sammarone said. washing machine,” Rodriguez least “somewhat worried” about “Half of the Great Barrier Reef is said. “I think those are small sac- climate change. Of those, 23 per- bleached, the Amazon rainforest rifices in the long run, and every- cent were “very worried.” was almost completely destroyed one should try it.” Both younger and older gener- by fires and it feels like everyone Biology and anatomy teacher ations are concerned, but young- is just sitting around.” Dr. Dunn said he does not suffer er Americans are generally more Sammarone said people need to from eco-anxiety and believes the distressed. According to a 2019 put more effort into reversing cli- Earth will continue changing re- Gallup report, 54 percent of mate change. gardless of people’s behaviors. Americans aged 18 to 34 worry a “Adults always say, ‘We owe “Stop worrying,” Dunn said. “great deal” about global warm- it to the young generation to give “Actually enjoy what you’ve got ing. them hope.’ But I don’t want just and preserve landscapes, and use The poll revealed that 38 per- hope. I want people to act,” Sam- conservation methods.” cent of those aged 35 to 54 and marone said. “Nobody is panick- Dunn said individuals can make 44 percent of those 55 or older are ing. Nobody is doing anything a difference in the environment stressed about global warming. serious to fix our ecosystem.” by decreasing their plastic use, Senior Gia Rodriguez, who is Senior Luca Pharaon said he of- ordering fewer packages and an active member of the Environ- ten has sleepless nights due to his avoiding the use of food delivery mental Club, said since she joined extreme eco-anxiety. services like Uber Eats. the club last year, she has been “Sometimes I think, ‘Is it “Sometimes man doesn’t have battling eco-anxiety. worth it to bring a child into this the control that they think they “I honestly think the future of world?’” Pharaon said. “With the have,” Dunn said. “Humans can our planet is in jeopardy if people state of our environment already, have an effect on the atmosphere, don’t act fast,” Rodriguez said. “I I don’t know how future genera- but the earth has an amazing way illustration by jenna freitas read online that we only had 18 tions can even live.” of recovering.” Eco-anxiety is the chronic fear of environmental destruction such as pollution and climate change. Amazon rainforest fires blaze in Brazil and Bolivia By Melanie Fallas “Every year, during the dry sea- of carbon dioxide that enters these—where they cannot phys- nous people who live throughout Staff Writer son, man-made fires emerge as a the atmosphere,” Manzella said. ically help—because there are the Amazon. Residents have been result of slash-and-burn practices “Without the trees to take in the many ways people can offer as- forced to leave their homes and The world has had its eyes fixed to clear the land,” Manzella said. carbon and the combination of sistance. belongings without warning due on Brazil and Bolivia. Known “However, far more fires were fires emitting carbon dioxide into “When you think you’re pow- to the rapid speed of the fires. as “the lungs of the planet,” the started in the Amazon this year the atmosphere, it could result in erless, that’s a problem. There’s “I think it’s sad. Somebody’s Amazon rainforest is burning at a for agriculture, logging and min- climate change.” always something you can do, home is being destroyed for the rate not seen for almost a decade, ing than in previous years, in part History teacher Mr. Tessalone no matter how small. Whether it benefit of someone’s fortune,” according to BBC News. due to pressure for industrial and said farmers and loggers contrib- be posting things on social media Iglesias said. “It’s a very selfish As of August, about 76,000 economic development and due ute to the problem by deliberately to bring attention to the situation act and shows little respect for the fires were burning in the Brazil- to environmental legislation and starting fires. or donating to an environmental [indigenous] people’s territory, ian Amazon. This is an increase protection not being enforced, “The Amazon is so important for cause, all of those little things, if home and sense of security.” of over 80 percent from last year, leading to more illegal activity.” the world’s ecosystem,” Tessa- multiplied, could maybe lead to BBC News reports that Eidi according to Brazil's National In- Manzella said the Amazon is lone said. “I think it’s interesting lasting change,” Tessalone said. and Romildo Rodrigues perished stitute for Space Research. These critical to the production of the “I’m a firm believer that every while trying to protect their home forest fires usually happen an- world’s oxygen. vote matters. It’s the same thing. in Machadinho d’Oeste, a small nually in the Amazon due to the “It is the largest rainforest and “Older generations This is your voice. Your opinion rural village in Rondonia, Brazil. dry season, which takes place contains the highest concentra- matters, so voice it. Scream it.” After the flames got out of - con between the months of July and tion of biodiversity—variety of don’t see this as Senior Nicole Iglesias said she trol, the couple was unable to es- November. life—on Earth. It also has an im- important because is concerned about the fires in the cape. Some fires occur naturally, such portant impact on climate, acting they aren’t going to be Amazon. She learned about some Limited news coverage and as by lightning strikes. However, as a major carbon reserve,” Man- of their causes while scrolling government inaction when the this year most of the fires have zella said. “It has been reported alive for the outcome through social media. fires first started caused outrage been started by farmers and log- that the Amazon rainforest pro- of their careless “As a person who cares deeply on social media. Consequently, gers trying to clear the land for duces approximately 20 percent about the environment, it’s truly citizen journalists stepped in to their crops and grazing. of the Earth’s oxygen.” behavior....” sickening, because not only are educate the public. Biology teacher and Environ- Manzella said these fires can we harming our ecosystems and A video recorded by an Ins- mental Club advisor Ms. Manzel- cause long-term effects through- that people don’t understand that the Earth but also intoxicating tagram user revealing how the la said this year, man-made fires out the world. this affects the entire world and [ourselves] deliberately,” Iglesias smoke emanating from the fires have had a larger presence than in “The Amazon rainforest cur- not just places in South America.” said. caused the city of São Paulo to be previous years, which caused the rently sequesters a large amount He said individuals should not As these fires burn, they are also pitch black at 2 p.m. went viral. fires to become more destructive. of carbon, reducing the amount feel powerless in situations like destroying the homes of indige- Viewers of the video described The Lighthouse 6 ENVIRONMENT 7 Greta Thunberg is a teenager on a mission By Ghita Kdiry “We’ve been taught our whole Staff Writer lives that we can’t make an im- pact because we are children, but Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old we are seeing that [Thunberg] from Sweden, became known for takes action for her own beliefs,” her activism in Aug. 2018 when Chowdhury said. she stopped attending school on Thunberg’s activism has led to Fridays to protest climate inac- backlash from critics including tion. Australian conservative social At eight years old, Thunberg and political commentator An- became so depressed about the drew Bolt, who took to Twitter on state of the Earth that she refused Aug. 1 to say Thunberg is deeply to eat and talk, according to Pub- disturbed, freakishly influential lic Radio International. Activism and strange. pulled her out of that state, and President Donald Trump also DIGITAL illustration by ghita kdiry she began a global environmental ridiculed Thunberg. On Sept. 23, Sixteen-year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg from Swe- movement at 15. in response to her speech at the den addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 23. Thunberg is best known for her General Assembly, he sarcasti- Thunberg’s frustrations about cli- female. address to the United Nations cally tweeted, “She seems like mate change are justified. “I think that her ability and General Assembly on Sept. 23. a very happy young girl looking “[The environment] is constant- confidence intimidates people,” She condemned the members for forward to a bright and wonderful ly changing, and I’ve noticed it in Hansen said. “Males get the up- stealing her dreams and child- future. So nice to see!” my own life,” Garcia said. per hand when it comes to vari- hood by failing to take action to Chowdhury said the negative He said Thunberg receives neg- ous aspects of society…. I think protect ecosystems. She scolded responses Thunberg has received ative responses from the public she wouldn’t be as ridiculed if she world leaders for not even doing come as a result of the fact that because she is not afraid to chal- [were] male.” the bare minimum to address cli- people tend to disagree with facts lenge her audiences. Although Hansen said climate mate change, dooming her gener- they do not want to believe and “She’s obviously going to re- change has not affected her daily ation to extreme weather. because they do not want to see a ceive a negative response from life, she believes it needs to be ad- Junior Faiza Chowdhury, pres- young girl succeed. the populace,” Garcia said. “Her dressed before it gets even more ident of the Environmental Club, “Climate change is real, and it’s angst and frustration that is pro- serious. said Thunberg has the right to happening,” Chowdhury said. “I jected may give the wrong im- “We do need change…. We need speak about what she believes in, have a lot of pride in her. She has pression.” to know everything will be okay,” especially because the pursuit of shown us that our generation can Junior Kaitlyn Hansen said Hansen said. “[Thunberg] has in- her own happiness is what is im- make an impact.” some people look down on Thun- spired our generation to want ac- portant. Junior GianCarlo Garcia said berg because she is young and tion against climate change.” Environmental Club takes action to protect planet By Angela Ellis In 2014, the recycling rate in make it and are reused to make Millennial Marketing, an organi- Staff Writer the United States peaked at 9.5 other items,” Gonzales said. zation that reports on marketing percent, according to reports that Freshman Mirka Cuadros, fresh- trends. We all know we should be re- aired on WBUR and NPR. man Frank D’Amico and senior As a member of Generation Z, cycling, but do we know where Junior Iris Gonzales, who is a Adriana Vazquez, all of whom are Vazquez said it is her responsi- illustration by jenna freitas those items actually go? member of the Environmental part of the Environmental Club, bility to protect the planet as best Eco-anxiety is the chronic fear of environmental destruction such as pollution and climate change. About 79 percent of plastic Club, said she knows not all recy- said they try their best to reduce she can. that is supposed to be recycled is clables actually get recycled, but plastic usage in their daily lives, “I deem it extremely important being thrown into landfills, and she still tries to do her part. so even if the single-use plastic to do everything in my power to landfills are not the only place “Although I wish to believe oth- they use does not make it to a re- reduce CO2 levels, plastic and plastic is tossed. Oceans are also erwise, I do not think that most of cycling center, there is a minimal paper waste… and believe that getting contaminated by garbage the items I recycle end up in a re- impact on the Earth. recycling is an important contrib- and single-use plastic bottles. cycling plant, but I believe some “Climate change is beginning utor in achieving environmental Amazon rainforest fires blaze in Brazil and Bolivia to affect communities all over the sustainability,” Vazquez said. the scene as apocalyptic. Others world,” Cuadros said. “People are Like Cuadros, Vazquez said she began thanking South American being exposed to more and more avoids using plastic whenever users for bringing the severity of natural disasters… which is why possible and tries to buy products the situation to light. they are beginning to care.” made from recycled materials. Iglesias said although young Cuadros said despite feeling the D’Amico said his membership people are often ignored when effects of climate change, people in the Environmental Club has trying to bring awareness to cer- are not doing enough to protect educated him on important topics. tain subjects, the act of protest- the environment. “I have learned the environment ing will help others see just how “Although recycling may take is really messed up, and there’s a important protecting the environ- some time and effort, it still helps lot of things that are happening ment is. the environment a lot and saves that should be prevented,” D’Am- “I believe that we can make us from virgin resources, like ico said. some noise by protesting as well plastic, which is a very important He said the environmental issue as trying to educate the [young- subject when it comes to sustain- he is most concerned about is cli- er] generations, because this will ability,” Cuadros said. mate change. emphasize the importance of the She said she intends to work Gonzales said the Environmen- situation,” Iglesias said. “Older in a profession that educates the tal Club serves as an outlet for generations don’t see this as im- public about climate change and students who wish to learn about portant because they aren’t going sustainability. ways they can take action in their to be alive for the outcome of “The problem is only getting community. their careless behavior, but we worse, but more awareness for “I joined the club because I should care because it is our fu- the problem is being raised,” like the fact that we go out and ture, not theirs.” Cuadros said. do town clean ups and [paper] Tessalone said he is concerned Generation Z, which includes recycling pickups around school for the future but hopeful that people born between 1995 and to help our town and also plant- government officials will start 2012, is known for being envi- ing in our school,” Gonzales said. making positive changes. ronmentally conscious, especial- “Other students should consider “Hopefully, people at the state, ly when it comes to global warm- joining this club because we learn local, national and global level ing and recycling, according to about ways of saving our envi- can get their acts together and Forbes. This generation is driven ronment, we do activities to con- start taking climate change seri- infographic by jenna freitas by the desire to make a positive tribute to the cause and we have ously,” said Tessalone. This infographic reflects the responses of 53 LHS students. impact on the world, according to lots of fun overall.” The Lighthouse 8 ENTERTAINMENT November 2019 Album Review Netflix Review With ‘KIRK,’ DaBaby proves he’s more than a one-hit-wonder By Anthony DeMarco Staff Writer

DaBaby has had the hottest six months Cover from Interscope Records in hip-hop. When his first studio album “KIRK” is DaBaby’s second studio al- “Baby on Baby” was released in March, he bum. It was released on Sept. 27. burst onto the scene. “Baby on Baby” included instant hits in- artist’s personal struggles, as he says his fa- COver from Netflix cluding “Baby Sitter,” “Suge” and “Taking ther was found “dead a couple days before “Tall Girl” is a dramatic comedy about dealing with body image and trying to find It Out.” After releasing a chart-topping al- I started tour.” These lyrics set the tone for love in high school while struggling with bullying. bum, DaBaby has come back with a second the rest of the song. Ironically, he found out album, and he does not disappoint. his debut album was No. 1 on the charts the DaBaby’s summer was a wild one. He same day his dad died. ‘Tall Girl’ carries big message was part of the XXL list, which includes Although the lyrics are deep and authen- artists who are recognized for making a tic, the beat is vibrant and reminiscent of significant impact on the music industry a church choir. DaBaby uses the contrast for today’s self-conscious teens within their first year. He was also featured of loss and hope to justify his usual flow By Maya Malizia Stig is an important character because on tracks with some of the biggest names and high-energy. This song is an incredible Editor he represents every high school guy who in the business, which include Chance the way to start off the album. is trying to look cool. He pretends to be Rapper, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Migos and Post The first track is reflective, but DaBaby Do you think your life is hard? Try being nice to Jodi, but in reality, his kindness is Malone. does not maintain that tone for too long. a junior wearing size 13 men’s Nike sneak- fake. It is this relatability that makes “Tall In his second studio album “KIRK,” After the first track, DaBaby reverts to ers. The Netflix original “Tall Girl” shows Girl” captivating. Many girls today have to which is named after his last name, DaBa- his usual characteristics of being fast, up- what it’s like being a 6-foot tall girl in high sort out the truth and lies of guys, so Jodi’s by continues to do what he does best. His beat and ruthless. He goes into the second school. It addresses critical issues includ- struggle feels realistic. tracks present a striking combination of track without missing a beat. ing bullying and finding love while keep- As viewers watch “Tall Girl,” they are humor and violent undertones. “KIRK,” On “Off The Rip,” DaBaby raps about ing viewers hooked with its natural humor. reminded that the good guys are the ones eating at a restaurant with his kids and In this romantic comedy, high school who stick by you ‘til the end. Viewers also mother with the same chaotic energy he junior Jodi Kreyman (Ava Michelle) is find a role model in Jodi,who is finding her He runs out of breath during brings to verses about violence on the looking for love and ends up falling for the voice and speaking up for herself as a new his songs, but that just comes streets. DaBaby is self-aware and unique, chapter of her life begins. and that is one of his major strengths. This film illustrates the challenges some from his high energy. He fills “Off The Rip” starts with a heavy bass Viewers also find a role teens encounter with body image issues. It up every available beat with beat. Less than a second into the song, model in Jodi, who is finding can also encourage people who do not feel lyrics. There is no downtime DaBaby is already rapping, “Straight off like they fit in to learn how to stand up for the rip, you know I don’t wait for the drop.” her voice and speaking up for themselves and gain confidence. with DaBaby, and that is what DaBaby had a lot of very good features herself as a new chapter of Jodi represents every teenager in high makes him so exceptional. on his album like Chance the Rapper and her life begins. school who lacks self-confidence. She Migos, but they cannot keep up with his hears the whispers and the conversations of fast flow. Their contrasting styles - nega people around her and automatically thinks which was released in September, debuted tively affect the album because they don’t new foreign exchange student Stig Mohlin they are making a cruel joke about her ap- atop the Billboard Top 200 list. sound like they’re comfortable with DaBa- (Luke Eisner). Jodi finds the perfect tall pearance. She notices how her classmates DaBaby’s beats are fun and energetic. He by. Nonetheless, “KIRK” is still one of the guy for her, but after years of being made look at her, and she doubts herself. runs out of breath during his songs, but that best albums from summer 2019. fun of, she doesn’t have the confidence to However, in rising above the challenges just comes from his high energy. He fills It is remarkable that DaBaby came back talk to him. of high school, Jodi makes the point that up every available beat with lyrics. There seven months after dropping his first album Meanwhile, her best friend Jack Dunkle- everyone is different and unique. Her story is no downtime with DaBaby, and that is and released another chart-topper. DaBaby man (Griffin Gluck) continues to pine after demonstrates to viewers the importance of what makes him so exceptional. has been on the scene for less than a year, Jodi, and Liz (Paris Berelc)—who has bul- embracing and celebrating the individual- “KIRK” opens with a song that is unusual and judging by his first two albums, he lied Jodi since they were kids—also takes ity in all people, and that’s a crucial mes- for DaBaby. “INTRO” takes a look into the definitely has a lot more in store. an interest in Stig. sage for today’s teens. Emma’s Book Nook: Literature Review Standards of beauty challenged in ‘The Bluest Eye’ By Emma Ferschweiler to the backstories of individual charac- agery and songlike prose. There is a poet- Editor ters who interact with Pecola. As a result, ic quality that is present in every sentence readers see Pecola’s struggles through the and syllable. Additionally, the novel capti- Blue eyes were all she wanted, and blue perspective of her parents and close friend vates readers with its risky plot and time- eyes are what she got. Pecola believed all Claudia. less themes. her life she was insurmountably ugly. The Claudia describes in detail how she first Instead of just focusing on racism and constant bullying from other children and met Pecola, who had to move in with her self-loathing, Morrison dabbles in the loss neglect by her parents led the black pro- after Pecola’s father burnt down their of innocence and the slow internal death of tagonist to develop a deranged obsession family home. The two adolescents form a the human spirit. Troubled adult characters with beauty. strong relationship, as they support each also add to the novel’s complexity and re- She was specifically obsessed with be- other when they are harassed by the pop- veal Gothic elements. coming like the light-skinned, blonde- ular, light-skinned schoolgirl Maureen. “The Bluest Eye” may have been writ- haired, blue-eyed icons featured promi- They also experience the neglect of Peco- ten five decades ago, but its message still nently in the media. la’s mother, who favors the white children holds true today. Influencers on social me- In “The Bluest Eye,” originally published for whom she is a caretaker. dia have led people to overvalue physical in 1970, author Toni Morrison—who died All these events lead to a tragic climax appearance, and self-confidence is still dif- on Aug. 5 at the age of 88—highlights the that is both shocking and horrifying. The ficult to achieve. dangers of focusing on appearance and ostracism Pecola faces intensifies, and she While some scenes are deeply disturb- conveys an important message about ac- becomes even more desperate to gain the ing, “The Bluest Eye” is most definitely ceptance. beautiful blue eyes she so admires. a worthwhile read for those looking for Cover by Holt, Rinehart and Win-ston She takes a creative approach in sto- “The Bluest Eye” would not have reached a contemporary classic that is moving, “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison was rytelling by designating specific chapters its fame had it not been for Morrison’s im- meaningful and masterfully written. published in 1970. The Lighthouse November 2019 OPINION 9 Editorial Head-to-Head Impeachment inquiry is ploy to ruin Trump’s presidential campaign By Anthony DeMarco are tired of the Democrats’ antics and insa- Staff Writer tiable desire to impeach President Trump.” Biggs hit the nail on the head with this Sadly, the House of Representatives is statement. Democrats are doing whatever now moving forward with impeachment they can to get Trump out of office. They proceedings. believe the whistleblower complaint is It all began after a whistleblower said what they have been waiting for. that on July 25, President Donald Trump Biden disobeyed his oath as vice presi- abused his power by pressuring Ukranian dent, abusing his influence upon Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to do him officials to cover up for his son, yet no one a favor. House speaker Nancy Pelosi then seems to be talking about that. asserted that Trump betrayed his oath of Pelosi’s inquiry is creating great head- office and jeopardized national security. lines, but it will take more than headlines Hungry or learning? Again and again, Trump is attacked by to get Trump impeached. He did not offer Democrats. However, this time it is seri- anything to Ukraine in exchange for the fa- Illustration by Andrew Palma ous. In the transcript of the phone call with vor, so it was not a quid pro quo, and he Zelensky, Trump specifically asks Zelen- should be allowed to remain in office. sky for damaging information about for- Trump has made many contributions Colleges must do more to put mer vice president and 2020 Democratic that have benefited the United States. He hopeful Joe Biden. has created more than 4 million jobs since Biden is Trump’s competition in the his election, which has the unemployment an end to student hunger crisis 2020 presidential election and has been rate at a 49-year low. Economic growth hit Ramen noodles, mac and cheese, chips “Hungry to Learn,” which was part of the the front-runner for the Democratic Party. 4.2 percent, according to the White House and pizza are just a few foods a typical DOC NYC film festival earlier this month. While Trump may not have gone about his website. Most of all, he has started build- college student may consume on a regular There are many ways colleges can step phone call correctly, his reasons for want- ing the southern border wall. The wall cre- basis. in to reduce food insecurity. One option is ing information about Biden are legitimate. ates closed borders and will limit illegal Over the years, people have developed to provide food pantries on every campus In 2016, Biden tried to oust a Ukrainian immigrants and crime. the belief that college students purposely where students can pick up food items they prosecutor who was investigating his son People can have their opinions about make these unhealthy choices. However, need free of charge. Hunter, who served on the board of direc- Trump, and they are entitled to that. How- for a majority of students, there is an un- According to Clare Cady, founder of the tors for a Ukrainian energy company that ever, they cannot deny that he has created derlying reason for these poor food deci- College and University Food Bank Alli- had been under investigation. opportunities in America and is committed sions: food insecurity. ance, there are more than 300 pantries on The impeachment inquiry is essentially a to improving the country. Food insecurity occurs when one has lim- college campuses, but that is simply not tactic to destroy Trump’s 2020 campaign. “You can’t impeach a president for do- ited access to nutritious food due to a lack enough. Democrats are desperate to get Trump out, ing a tremendous job,” Trump stated in an of financial resources. According to a 2019 Another effective measure is to provide but they are aware that there is no candi- interview with Fox News on Oct. 7. He is survey conducted by the City University of free meal plans for those who during high date in their party who can beat him. absolutely right, and it is time the Demo- New York, more than 48 percent of its stu- school qualified for the National School Republican representative from Arizona crats see the big picture rather than creat- dents said they are food insecure. Lunch Program, which offers assistance to Andy Biggs told the House Judiciary Com- ing a distraction leading up to an important Research conducted by the National Stu- families with incomes at or below 130 per- mittee on May 8, “The American people national election. dent Campaign Against Hunger and Home- cent of the federal poverty level. lessness revealed that more than 56 percent Research conducted by U.S. News & of all first-generation college students are World Report revealed that meal plans can food insecure since they are likely to be cost up to $6,000 for one academic year. Head-to-Head coming from lower income families. If these students were not able to afford So, why are these numbers so large? The meals in high school, they likely will not simple answer is: college tuition is becom- have financial resources to pay for meals in Trump’s reign of terror may ing more and more expensive as we speak. college either. At Bergen Community College in Para- Colleges could also offer more campus mus, in-state tuition can cost up to $7,878. jobs so students could work without hav- finally be coming to an end The price to attend Rutgers University is ing to travel. The cost of transportation to By Sumaia Safi in his investigation, which ended incon- double that of BCC, averaging $14,372 for workplaces alone can be pricey, and the Staff Writer clusively. However, Mueller documented in-state students. Taking over Drew and many instances of lies, withheld informa- Princeton Universities’ previous spot, the President Donald Trump shared a dubi- tion and deleted communications during most expensive post-secondary institution ... [S]ome students even resort ous phone call with Ukrainian President Trump’s presidential campaign. in New Jersey is currently Stevens Institute to “poverty naps,” in which Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25. “To not move forward would make Con- of Technology in Hoboken with tuition that In the phone call, Trump encouraged Zel- gress complicit in the President's behavior. stands at a whopping $48,784. they sleep to avoid dealing ensky to investigate presidential nominee President Trump’s actions surrounding Nowadays, students across the nation with hunger pangs. Joe Biden and son Hunter Biden’s dealings Ukraine epitomize his disregard for checks are forced to work part-time jobs on top of in Ukraine. This call came to the public’s and balances as well as normal practices their studies, which inevitably causes a de- attention after a brave whistleblower sent and protocols,” House Democrat from Cal- cline in their GPAs. Taking exams, paying increase in campus jobs would greatly re- a complaint to Director of National Intelli- ifornia Susan Davis tweeted on Sept. 24. tuition, maintaining a healthy social life duce this issue. gence Joseph Maguire. The Trump impeachment inquiry has and adjusting to the independence of adult- Lastly, colleges should invest in discount- On Sept. 24, House Speaker Nancy Pelo- caused an even greater rift in an already hood are already stressful enough with- ed grocery stores on campus. This would si made the long-awaited decision to open divided political system. While 232 Dem- out having to worry about having enough enable students to prepare healthy meals an official congressional impeachment in- ocratic representatives in the House voted money to eat for the day. In some cases, the directly from their dorms at an affordable quiry into President Donald Trump. The on Oct. 31 to endorse the impeachment in- stress can even drive a student to drop out. price. Colleges could then offer free cook- House formalized these impeachment pro- quiry, 196 voted against a resolution set- When students do not consume enough ing classes to inexperienced cooks. ceedings against Trump on Oct. 31. ting the rules for an impeachment process. food for the day, it negatively affects their If students are exposed to more nutri- Trump’s actions are suspicious, perverse, Not a single Republican supported the res- learning due to excessive hunger becoming tious food options, their physical health abhorrent and potentially illegal since they olution that set out rules for an investiga- their main focus. According to the New will improve. Constant eating of junk food point to a quid pro quo, meaning that tion of Trump, and two Democrats joined York Times, some students even resort is linked to a higher chance of developing something of value was being exchanged Republicans in opposing the investigation. to “poverty naps,” in which they sleep to Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Poor for something else of value. Finally, he Trump's racist and sexist antics should avoid dealing with hunger pangs. food choices could also result in excessive might receive the punishment he deserves. have been enough to convince the nation Montclair State University is an exam- weight gain, also known as the “Freshman Trump repeatedly made efforts to ob- that he is unfit to be president, but being a ple of a New Jersey university that has 15,” because students gain approximately struct investigations that would reveal his racist is not illegal. However, using pres- taken food insecurity to heart. In 2016, 15 pounds during their first year of college. disloyalty to his country and violations of idential authority to request favors from Montclair was the first four-year universi- Although food insecurity on college his oath of office. One of the most signif- another country is an impeachable offense ty in the state to open a food pantry for its campuses is deeply troubling, there is still icant examples of Trump’s obstruction of because it is a form of bribery, thus consti- students. As of summer 2019, Montclair’s hope to put an end to this crisis. If colleges justice occurred during the investigation tuting quid pro quo. Red Hawk Food Pantry had been visited and the federal government utilize resourc- into Russian interference in the 2016 pres- If the House handles this inquiry prop- almost 1,000 times. Montclair’s dedication es effectively, students will no longer have idential election. erly, Trump will finally be ousted from to addressing food insecurity led to it be- to decide between nourishing the mind and Special Counsel Robert Mueller report- office, and America could finally get the ing featured in the 2019 documentary titled nourishing the body. ed attempts by the Trump staff to interfere chance to be great again. The Lighthouse 10 COLUMNS November 2019 What would Newman do? The Lighthouse questions are getting harder and fandom of the site. One: people educational. Ask my law and civ- harder to come across. We strug- love to laugh, and that’s one of ics class. It’s tough to find some- Lyndhurst High School Mr. gled to kick off this year, but we the core emotions people like to thing epic to watch about topics 400 Weart Avenue found some good ones. Moving get out of YouTube. Who doesn’t like “legislative intent,” or what Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Newman 201-896-2100 Faculty forward, it’s going to be a chal- like to see stunts gone wrong, lawmakers intended this law to Columnist lenge getting topics, so send in people acting like idiots and hilar- do. You want to fall asleep? Try Check us out online: questions, loyal readers! I know ious cat videos? How else would those out. They have the same ef- lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net Ms. Pastor and The Lighthouse we know about the antics of the fects as watching OG ASMR vid- ______If you were to have staff will appreciate it. Bills Mafia up in Buffalo, N.Y.? eos, even though that wasn’t the Adviser: So, if I were to have a YouTube No one outside of Western New intended phenomenon. Ms. Pastor a YouTube channel, channel.… Well, the truth is that York State would believe how hi- With that in mind, if I had to I already have one. Lyndhurst lariously reckless this fanbase is create another YouTube chan- Editors-in-Chief: what kind of content Alexa Barreiros School District Videos came if it weren’t for YouTube. nel—and I would dread hosting a Katrina Hauser would you put out? about because people at Board of At the same time, YouTube is a YouTube show—I think I would Hello, and welcome to another Education meetings were asking core contributor to my classes. I combine all the things I love Managing Editors: to have them video recorded and can bring in practically any video about YouTube into my channel. Gianna Glover year of my shenanigans in this Victoria Niedbal fine high school publication. I posted for the whole world to see. into my world history, economics This channel would feature vid- can’t believe I’ve been writing Ironically, those meetings get lit- or law and civics classes. Often, eos that would educate, videos Senior Editor: this column for The Lighthouse tle play, and the views are pretty I remark to my students things that would make people laugh, Alexa Maddi more than two times the length of low on them, but I do have 217 like, “I doubt you’ll see a Dillon videos that are amazing, inspira- Webmasters: time I was actually in high school. subscribers. Minigun video in your art class tional videos, etc. Alex Shapiro It’s been a lot of fun, and hope- What gets me views are the today!” Would anyone subscribe to the Lea Torppey fully I’ve provided plenty of LHS and upper elementary What better way is there to dis- channel? Maybe, but I already school graduations, talent shows cuss production than seeing a ma- have a video with 15k views! Editors: laughs to people who might have Joe Arino-Sandomenico first started reading this at age 14, (including Mr. Hughes’ famous chine gun spit out 6,000 rounds The answer to that question is the Angelena Barcia who are now 23 years old. In fact, Star Quest) and even one video per minute and confirm the myth 2016 National Junior Honor Soci- Alexa Borino some of those readers are now that has 15,000 views. I’ll let you that a machine gun can chop ety induction ceremony. Alyssa Ferrara know what that video is towards down a tree? YouTube makes that Getting back on task, I’d like Emma Fershweiler faculty members at LHS. I hope Maya Malizia that I’ll become vested in that the end of this article. Gotta keep happen. However, like my great to think I have the personality Alexa Torres highly lucrative LHS Lighthouse the readers locked in! baseball hitters, YouTube can also to have a successful YouTube pension next year, Ms. Pastor. While running that channel, I strike out. channel, but I think that ship has Staff: have learned a few things about Even though many try, it’s so sailed. Maybe a little more seri- Gianna Alberti Now, one of the hardest things Caila Barreiros about this article pushing into a the world of YouTube, even be- hard not to seem lame when a ous Tosh.0. That way, I can still Robert Bloom decade’s worth of time is that new yond my casual watching and YouTube “celebrity” tries to be keep my teaching career. Kevin Brasil Joseph Brubaker Angelina DeLuca Anthony DeMarco Side-by-Side Sports Angela Ellis Melanie Fallas Jenna Freitas Board Man changes league Brown shakes up NFL Emily Gabriel is Damian Lillard and CJ McCol- gram account. Kevin Garcia Julia Glowacki lum of the Portland Trail Blazers. This led to a falling out between Ghita Kdiry Robert For years, they have been solidi- Adam the two and eventually ended Litzy Ordonez Bloom fied superstars, but they still don’t Venezia with Brown turning to Instagram Anthony Paolazzi get the credit they deserve. where he asked to be released Christopher Paskas Staff Writer Staff Writer Jake McCann Another duo is the newly as- from his team. Later that day, Carolyne Mooney sembled Dallas Mavericks with Brown got what he wanted and Kara Murgittroyd Luka Doncic and Kristaps Por- was free to join another team. Val Novak Finally, the NBA is balanced zingis running the front court. Al- If you follow football, you know Even with the drama, Brown’s Rafaella Paes Andrew Palma again. With NBA Finals MVP though the two had never before all about all-star receiver Antonio talent meant that it was only a Brandon Ross Kawhi Leonard returning to his shared the court together in the Brown. And get this: he’s not matter of time before another Sumaia Safi hometown of Los Angeles and regular season, expectations are even in the league. Madison Sofield joining the Clippers, he is sending high for these two young players. This media frenzy began when Adam Venezia After just one day with Dean Woolis the league in a different direction. Porzingis has big shoes to fill as a he announced one of the oddest Bassem Yamout Fans speculated that Leonard, power forward in light of the re- injuries of the year. Brown con- the Patriots, former who is known as the Board Man, tracted frostbite on his feet from trainer Britney Taylor Contributing would be teaming up with An- not wearing proper footwear Artist & Photographers: accused Brown of Andrea Aguirre thony Davis and LeBron James Dynamic duos are when getting cryotherapy as a Zully Arias on the Los Angeles Lakers, but back now, and it way of recovering from training. sexual assault. Emma Caamano he paved his own path by join- As a result, he missed several Lors Photography ing forces with the Clippers and couldn’t make the weeks of practice with the Oak- team pounced on the opportunity Faculty Columnist: newly acquired free agent Paul league any better. land Raiders, the team he was to sign him. On Sept. 9, the New Mr. Newman George, who was with the Okla- signed with at the time. England Patriots snatched him up, homa City Thunder. On July 26, his first day back at making them an even greater con- Garden State Scholastic Press Leonard made a bold statement tirement of future Hall of Famer practice, the seven-time pro bowl- tender for the Lombardi trophy. Association 1st Place by not making a so-called super- Dirk Nowitzki. er had a little fun and showed up Distinguished Journalism, 2nd They thought maybe the style Place Online Overall Excellence team with James. His decision led These duos are great, but the in a hot air balloon. Things were of eight-time Super Bowl-win- & 3rd Place Print Overall to changes in the offseason that only reason why a lot of them looking up for the Raiders. With ning coach Bill Belicheck would Excellence, 2019 will definitely make the rest of the came together was because of the return of their best receiv- change Brown's rebellious streak. NBA better. Leonard’s move to Los Angeles. er, the players seemed like they After just one day with the 1st Place American Scholastic After the dynamic duo of If Leonard had joined the Lak- would be a contender this sea- Patriots, former trainer Britney Press Association, 2019 George and Leonard came togeth- ers, the league would have been son, until Brown began making Taylor accused Brown of sexual er, the rest of the league followed. dominated by one team yet again. an issue about the league policy assault. Brown played only one All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Instead, he single-handedly that required all players to wear a game with the Patriots—with an Irving joined forces in Brooklyn, changed the NBA in just one year certain type of helmet to prevent impressive stat line of four catch- Have New York, Davis and James com- by requesting a trade out of San head injuries. es, 54 yards and a touchdown— bined in Los Angeles and James Antonio, dethroning the Golden Acting overly dramatic, he said before these allegations arose. As something Harden and Russell Westbrook State Warriors and gifting Canada the helmet had been preventing a result of the allegations, the Pa- reunited in Houston. and the Toronto Raptors their first him from playing to his full po- triots released Brown, and right- TO SAY? I am happy to say that I feel like championship. tential, and he asked that an ex- fully, he has not been picked up there aren’t any real superteams This will be the most exciting ception be made for him. As ex- by any other team since. The Lighthouse is a free forum in the NBA like the Golden State season the NBA has had in years pected, the NFL denied this. On Sept. 22, Brown took to so- that accepts letters to the Warriors have been the last three editors. Letters can be submitted due to the competitive spirit that Brown was rightfully issued a cial media to announce he will be to Ms. Pastor in Room 234. years with Stephen Curry, Durant has been revived. Fans should fine by the Raiders for not show- retiring and that he does not need However, they must be signed and Klay Thompson. keep a close eye on everything ing up to practices, and he was football but the NFL needs him. with your first and last name in Dynamic duos are back now, and this season because the league is not happy about this. He took the However, more recently, Brown order to be considered it couldn’t make the league any wide open right now and anyone note that was sent to him by gen- has been back to training, which for publication. better. There are many more duos, could take home the coveted Lar- eral manager Mike Mayock and indicates that his football days ar- and the most slept on among them ry O’Brien Trophy. childishly posted it on his Insta- en't completely behind him. The Lighthouse November 2019 SPORTS 11 Football team wins league title for 1st time in 22 years By Alex Shapiro thanks to the coaching staff. Webmaster “Whenever we are down in a practice or having a bad game, During a windy home game they would always tell us to be- against Pompton Lakes High lieve and trust the system,” Ryan School on Sept. 27, the Golden said. “They’re always encourag- Bears were down 3-0 at the be- ing and supporting us in any way ginning of the fourth quarter. they can. It feels amazing to be In the last four minutes of the having such a successful season game, senior quarterback Antho- because we’ve worked so hard for ny Lembo, who is The Light- a long time, and it’s finally paying house Athlete of the Month, ran off.” in for a touchdown and connected Coach Tuero, who has been passes to senior captain Piotr Par- head coach for the past six sea- tyla. This nearly tied the game at sons, was recognized by the New 20-19. York Giants as the Lou Rettino Partyla, who is a running back, High School Coach of the Week led the squad to victory with a for Week Four of the 2019 sea- two-point conversion in the last son. Tuero said it is an awesome 21 seconds. This led to a final feeling to have accomplished so score of 21-20. much, especially having watched photo by alyssa ferrara This game, topped by a 13-6 win most of his players grow up in the Senior quarterback Anthony Lembo runs with the football at the homecoming game against Elm- over New Milford High School at program. wood Park Memorial High School on Oct. 19. an away game on Oct. 4, led the “This is a group that was not had a breakout year. Partyla is nior Anthony DeMarco has had a Blake, who plays defensive and Golden Bears to secure the New necessarily all together at first. ranked first in the state for rush- major role on the offense playing offensive tackle, said the team is Jersey Interscholastic Conference We had some guys from differ- ing yards. fullback and wide receiver. focused on becoming state cham- Liberty Division league title for ent schools, and some guys who Tuero said senior captain Chris “All of the guys are having a pions. the first time in 22 years. weren’t really all in,” Tuero said. McLaughlin and senior Ismail Ay great year, and there’s so much “If we win our crossover games, At the NJIC final on Nov. 1, the “Now, they all value being a fam- are having a great year in tack- left in store for them,” Tuero said. we will have all playoff games at team defeated Park Ridge High ily, and in my opinion, that’s what les, senior captain James Blake For the first time in LHS his- home, including the final,” Blake School 33-12. makes them unstoppable.” has been dominating on defense, tory, the team qualified for states said. “We are ready to play against Senior Tommy Ryan said the Along with team accomplish- junior Adam Venezia has been three years in a row. As of Nov. any team that we are matched up comeback win on Sept. 27 was all ments, individual players have clutch playing tight end and ju- 14, the team’s record was 9-0. against.” With winning record, Determination defines cross country’s season girls volleyball team By Carolyne Mooney the top half of the group. Staff Writer “It’s hard to pace yourself be- cause it’s easy to start off fast and dominates court The cross country team finished die out,” Gabriel said. “Our team By Andrew Palma and always pick each other up.” its league meets with a 5-5 record should improve on believing we Staff Writer Despite the team’s growth com- for the boys and 6-4 for the girls. can win and on team bonding.... pared to last year’s 15-13 record, Head Coach Picardo said he As long as we try our best, that’s With its 2-0 loss to Kinnelon Acta said there is still work to be wants everyone on his team to the only thing that matters.” High School at an away match on done. strive for greatness. He said in She said that the best part of a Nov. 7, the girls volleyball team “We need to improve our com- order for the runners to become race, besides winning, is the feel- finished its season with a 15-9 re- munication with each other and successful, they must hustle and ing she gets after a run when she cord. make quicker decisions on the train hard. knows she has tried her best. Having lost seven graduating court,” Acta said. “If our kids work hard enough, Freshman Gabe Gomez, who seniors last year, the team con- Varsity outside hitter Kiara they can definitely get better,'' runs on the junior varsity team, sists mostly of returning players. Salme, who has been playing on Picardo said. said his greatest accomplishment The team is led by captains varsity since her freshman year, The team fell short of his goals in the program has been making Kiara Acta, Rebekah Barnes and said the most challenging part of of competing for the league ti- improvements every day and photo BY lors photography Elaina Henning. Henning made the sport is reading where the ball tle and qualifying for the group pushing himself to his limits. the list of top 80 girls volleyball will go. Junior Pemba Lama bumps the “Having to continue running volleyball during a home match seniors in New Jersey, which was “I have to never let the ball drop. faster when you really don’t think against Secaucus High School published on NJ.com on Oct. 9. Going after balls that are tough to “We are resilient as on Sept. 20. you can anymore is difficult,” Acta, who joined the team as get is very challenging for me be- we work hard and Gomez said. a freshman and plays libero, said The captains are literally the best, He not only runs cross coun- she enjoys her position. and the players push each other to bounce back.” try but also plays basketball. He “The most challenging thing for “... [T]he players push do their best on and off the court. said he joined cross country to me would be reading the hitters each other to do their They’re always pushing to win,” meet. Picardo said the girls strug- get conditioned for basketball but and where the ball is going to go,” Lama said. gled with consistency, while the grew to love the sport. Acta said. “My responsibility as best on and off the She said the players’ chemistry boys needed to practice by push- “Unlike basketball, whatever I a player is to cover the back row court. They’re always and work ethic have led them to ing themselves to the best of their put into it, comes out of it,” Go- and corners of the court.” pushing to win.” success. She described this year’s ability. mez said. She said this season marks her team as energetic and determined. Picardo said his expectations He said his first 5K race was his last playing volleyball. “This year is different than last are that the team learns from its most exciting cross country mem- “Over these past years, I have cause I never know if I’m able to year. I feel like I’ve definitely failures. ory from the season. He said he had so many memories with the save [it],” Salme said. improved, and I’m more comfort- “We are resilient as we work enjoyed this moment because he team and coaches. I love playing She said her favorite aspect of able and familiar with my team hard and bounce back,” Picardo got to share it with his teammates. this sport, but I will most likely the sport is following the volley- members,” Lama said. said. “I got to experience a real race only be focusing on my academic ball. She said her teammates are go- Varsity runner Sarah Gabri- with experienced runners,” Go- career in college,” Acta said. “I always give my 110 percent ing to continue improving and el said her team’s biggest losses mez said. She said her teammates contrib- in a game, and it’s important to stepping up their performance. were against Rutherford High Although his team placed sixth ute to her positive experiences on me that my teammates and I work “We’re in it to win it,” Lama School on Sept. 11 and Glen in the New Jersey Interscholastic the team. as a whole,” Salme said. said. “I know so many players Rock High School on Oct. 2. She Conference Championships on “I’m definitely going to miss the Junior Pemba Lama, who is new this year who are just on top of said it has been a huge goal to Oct. 10 at the Garret Mountain girls the most,” Acta said. “They to varsity this year and specializ- their game and ready to take the beat Rutherford. Reservation in Woodland Park, are all so full of energy and bring es in defense, said she loves being dub... And with players coming Gabriel said the most challeng- he said he will keep working hard so much life to even the most on the team. up from [junior varsity], the sky's ing part of cross country would be and hopefully place first in the frustrating games and practices “Every season has been great. the limit.” pacing oneself and starting out in future.

The Lighthouse 12 SPORTS November 2019 Cheerleading team flies to the top after rebuilding By Gianna Alberti She said she misses the days when she Staff Writer performed as an LHS cheerleader but likes her current role being in charge of the team. With music playing and the crowd cheer- “I always loved cheering myself. I played ing, the LHS cheerleaders entertain specta- a lot of sports. I like coaching in general, tors week after week during their halftime just like directing the musical. I like stu- routine under the Friday night lights. dents seeing me in a different way as Senior captain Gabriella Heatherly-Care- well. I’m different when I'm the cheering ri, who has been on the team for the past coach,” Ruiz said. four years, said she pushes her teammates She said the team has felt the effects of to perform to the best of their ability, blow- having lost nine graduating seniors last ing away the crowd with an amazing rou- year, five of whom were captains. Ruiz tine while supporting the football players said some of her greatest bases, backspots as loudly as possible. and flyers are no longer on the team. “As a captain, I have to make sure all the “But the great thing about this team now girls are putting in 110 percent effort all the is that it didn’t matter. We still do the same time and try to keep every girl on the team things that we did. We still have the same Photo BY Lors PhotograPhy as positive as possible,” Heatherly-Careri skill level, if not more. And it’s because said. they are trying. Nobody says ‘no,’” Ruiz The cheerleaders perform their halftime routine at the homecoming football game against Elmwood Park Memorial High School on Oct. 19. Head Coach Ruiz, who is in her tenth said. year in this position, said this year’s cheer- Junior Isabella Rivera, who has been do,” Rivera said. Sept. 27 when her team cheered the boys leaders set themselves apart from years cheering for LHS since her freshman year, She said it is a great feeling to go out and on after a crazy comeback in which the past because of their unity. said bonding with the team before games is perform her stunts. Golden Bears beat Pompton Lakes High “A lot of times, there’s drama; not to say one of her favorite parts of being a cheer- “Nothing feels better than walking off School 21-20. that there’s never anything, but this group leader. She said eating and getting ready the field after halftime knowing you hit a “Over the season, I expected our halftime is so together. They’re out for the same with her fellow cheerleaders has helped perfect routine,” Rivera said. [routine] to get even better, and it has,” goal: working together to have fun and be them grow closer. Sophomore Rosie Cooper, who joined Cooper said. “And [I look forward] to successful. They are just a great group of “An expectation is all of us working to- the team last year, said this season has been cheer[ing] the football players on through girls,” Ruiz said. gether and doing the best routine we can excellent, with the highlight occurring on the playoffs.” Coach Fausto Arcentales’ legacy inspires boys soccer players By Alex Shapiro “The team knew we were on the verge of Webmaster making history, but it was important that we all stayed composed,” Mutsoli said. “I The boys soccer team began their season saw an opportunity to make a run to the as one of the most successful yet, winning ball and shoot it with my left foot. It was its first nine games against tough league one of the most meaningful moments to me opponents and qualifying for the Bergen because of how proud Coach Fausto would County tournament. have been.” The team started off its season with a win In the first round of the Bergen Coun- during a home opener against New Milford ty tournament, the boys were tied 0-0 at High School on Sept. 8. This game was halftime in their home game against Park played in commemoration of Coach Fausto Ridge High School on Oct. 2. Head Coach Arcentales and New Milford Coach Brian Jelcic then made the decision to start junior Heuer, both of whom died in 2018-2019. captain Thomas Zurkowski in midfield. In The team held a ceremony before the game the first few minutes of the second half, Photo BY Lors Photography and rallied a lot of the town’s support to fill The girls soccer team celebrates a 3-2 win at home against Nutley High School on the bleachers to capacity. “Fausto became a major Sept. 21. Senior captain RJ Alvarez said Arcental- es’ passing has had a significant effect on reason for us to all work the team’s mentality this season. our hardest. We play in 19-3 record for girls soccer “Fausto became a major reason for us By Alexa Borino important because it allows the team to to all work our hardest. We play in honor honor of him....” Editor work well with one another on the field. of him, and that just makes the team work “We always pick each other up, and we so much stronger,” Alvarez said. “He mo- Zurkowski found a pass from Kanjuk and Despite the loss of six seniors last year, have such a strong team bond. Everyone tivates us to go into every game ready to struck the ball to the top right corner of the the girls soccer team continued its success always works hard for their teammates,” play. When the team loses focus, I just re- net. without missing a beat. The team complet- Weaver said. mind them of who we play for. That usual- “I got hungry for the ball in the middle ed the season on Nov. 1 with a 19-3 record. Junior captain Deirdre Kearns said the ly gets them back on their toes.” and wanted to set the tone for the rest of the Sophomore goalie Claudia Lapinski said team has gotten so much better since the The team is led by an experienced de- game,” Zurkowski said. “When I scored, I her teammates felt prepared for the high start of the season, but she said there is al- fensive line backed by senior captain and felt relieved that we’ll win the game. This intensity games they endured. She said no ways room for improvement. goalie Tyler Liuzzi. He said the team’s game is one I will never forget, especially other team has the hustle her teammates “The team needs to improve on not giv- defense connects well with the midfield to because it was our first home county tour- possess, and no one can beat their work ing up when things aren’t going our way, create scoring opportunities. nament win ever.” ethic. and we all need to learn to stay strong no “Our offense has a bunch of talent- The boys finished the game with a 2-0 “We work harder than any other team, matter what,” Kearns said. ed players who can score. Since I have a victory, topped by another goal from Alva- and that’s because of the endless running Kearns said she is proud of her team- clear view of the field in games, I focus on rez. and training we do daily,” Lapinski said. mates because they work well together to communicating to my team and help them The boys extended their season by qual- She said it is important to train hard to win important games. move the ball forward,” Liuzzi said. “We ifying for the state sectional tournament outrun and outlast their opponents. She “We’ve improved on communication have a great team that is capable of doing as the fourth seed. In the first round of the said soccer is a game that requires lots of and execution. We work so much more as big things.” tournament, the boys had a 2-1 victory running, and an athlete must have good a team compared to last season,” Kearns The team defied the odds with its win against Lodi High School at home on Oct. stamina to be successful. said. against Harrison High School for the first 29. “Our entire starting lineup is in tip-top Junior Kaydee Yallo said her teammates time in two decades. Winning 2-0 at a With a 2-1 win over fifth seeded Hackett- shape and nothing is stopping us any time set high goals for themselves. home game on Sept. 12, Liuzzi made 14 stown High School at home on Nov. 1, the soon,” Lapinski said. “All of the returning players are deter- saves to secure the shutout, and sophomore boys progressed to the semi-finals, where Freshman Madison Weaver said the team mined and looking to do better each year,” Enrique Mutsoli and junior Jurij Kanjuk they lost 3-0 at an away game against Har- thrives because of the close friendships Yallo said. “We weren’t expected to be do- both scored a goal. rison High School on Nov. 5. they have formed both on and off the field. ing as well as we have, so now we really Mutsoli said the game became nerve-rack- The team completed its season with a She said in soccer, team chemistry is very [had] something to prove to everyone.” ing as the team entered the second half. 16-5 record.