Eagle’s Eye Feb. /March2013 Edition 3 New Teacher Mrs. Erica Alves Index By: Allie Gamache Page 2 AHS recently wel- son and Wales University *The Eagles Eye comed Mrs. Erica Alves, to earn her education degree *Attleboro Basketball who works as an imbedded so she could teach. special education teacher in In high school, her the School Within a School friends would tell her that and as the lead teacher in she had a “motherly instinct” Page 3 the learning intervention and she had a full time nan- *Attleboro Comes center. ny job. In college, she broke Together Before coming here, away from babysitting and Alves worked at Central became an announcer for Page 4 Falls High School in the sporting events and had her special education depart- own radio show. When she *American Sign ment for six years, then graduated from Johnson and Language transferred to South Provi- Wales, she decided to be- *College Planning for dence High School for two come a teacher because both Seniors years until it shut down. She of her parents are teachers has always worked with be- and she loves working with Page 5 havioral students but took students. Mrs. Erica Alves three years off to work with “If I didn’t become Photo by: Erica Alves *Welcome Christine elementary students. a teacher, I would love to Moniz something she enjoys. She “I wish I had time to She posted her re- go back into radio or may- likes that students feel com- teach night school, but I plan *Freshman Lunch sume on School Spring and be even do things such as a fortable talking with her and on doing it next year. I also was contacted by Attleboro voice over for cartoons and can come to her when they hope to go back to teaching Page 6 Public Schools and another movies,” said Alves, the need help. fi fth grade in the Attleboro *The Variety Show school in Providence. She new Student Council Advi- Her least favorite Public School system, but I turned down the Providence sor. part of teaching is dealing plan on staying in Attleboro position because they need- She is certifi ed to Page 7 with “whiney” students. She for a long time,” said Al- ed a physics teacher; her teach grades K-12, but she tries to help them as much ves. *J. Geils Band strong points are English currently teaches grades as she can, helping them Alves is married and history. 9-12. “I love teaching high work through problems, but and has two children, Ava Page 8 “Attleboro High schoolers, but if I could fi nds it aggravating when (6) and Jackson (3). While *Dangers of Beauty School is so refreshing from teach any grade it would be students whine. she’s teaching, she also the other schools I taught at. fi fth grade because that’s the *Society Kills Her favorite part of coaches softball for Shay Everyone here was so nice age where they are not too the AHS community is that High School in Pawtucket and welcoming and all the bratty and where they are Attleboro offers a lot of ac- and her daughter’s pop-war- Page 9 teachers here know their not too young to be depen- tivities for students to be- ner cheerleading team. *Too Close for craft,” said Alves. dant only on the teacher,” come involved around the She can be found in Comfort She graduated from she said. school. room 215A, and her plan- *Advertising UMass Lowell with a Com- Her most pleasing part Future plans include ning is D block, but students munications Philosophy de- about teaching is seeing a teaching night school at At- can come in anytime and gree, then attended school student’s growth throughout Page 10 tleboro for English, but she say hi. in Spain at Coplutense earn- high school. Seeing students didn’t have the time to do it *Heifer International ing her bachelors degree in she taught when they were this year. She also used to *SBC Week Spanish. Returning to the younger now becoming tutor English and history at states she attended John- seniors and graduating is her previous school. Page 11 *MTV Gone too Far? AHS Welcomes Mrs. Molly Foley By: Jordan Larson In Sept. 2012, AHS PhD in education. welcomed Mrs. Molly Fo- Before becoming a Page 12 ley as a new U.S. History teacher, she was a day care teacher. She grew up in worker, waitress, and care *Rudeness at its Core Tyngsboro, Mass., where taker for an elderly couple. she started her career as a In her mind, she always middle school teacher. knew she was going to be- She applied to the come a teacher. Attleboro Public Schools “My mom wanted 100 Rathburn Williard last summer after marry- me to be a lawyer but I Drive ing John on August 18, who wasn’t cut out for that,” said Attleboro, MA 02703 lives in Attleboro. Foley Foley. Phone: 508-222-5150 attended UMass Lowell in Besides teaching, Fax: 508-223-1579 2001, majoring in educa- she loves to travel and hike Web Address: http://www. tion. She earned an under- with her four year old mutt. attleboroschools.com graduate degree in history She also enjoys cooking and Principal: and a masters in history crafting. “I love to draw,” Bill Runey Superintendent: Mrs. Molly Folley education. She is currently See page 2 Dr. Pia Durkin Photo by: Jordan Larson contemplating going for her FOLEY . . . School News Feb./March 2013 Edition 3 Attleboro Basketball By: Darvin Lopez
With the new season tive force since it brings a at hand, Attleboro’s Varsity great team atmosphere in squad enters with a new the gym,” said Houle. The Eagle’s Eye look. Even with only two With Walsh already seniors, and junior captains captain as a junior, he is Picture from: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/116571885/EDITION-6Bpmd Tim Walsh and Tom Burns, ready for the task at hand. serving as the captains, the “It’s a big responsibility, but School Newspaper expectations stay the same. fun at the same time, and I By: Makayla Medeiros “My expectations have grown up a leader, and Wouldn’t it be helpful if the vey said, “If self funded, go for it, but if are the same as every sea- being with my best friend as AHS community had a newspaper? not, then save the money.” son; to go in and work hard captain is fun and my team Well, they do. More importantly, the survey as a team, go hard in prac- will always listen to what Believe it or not, AHS has had showed that 80 percent of the students tice, win the Hockomock I have to say,” said Walsh a regular newspaper called the Eagle’s overwhelmingly favored having a news- League, and to win states,” (11). Eye, since 2001 when Ms. Adeline paper in their hands and being more in- said Attleboro High School To prepare for every Bee became the Journalism teacher. In formed about the school. Varsity coach Mr. Mark game, Walsh does certain 2002, she began working with The Sun “It makes me mad that I do all Houle. things to hype himself up, Chronicle and in 2004 the newspaper this work for the school newspaper and Currently the Bom- like listening to rap and hip went online. not many people know about it or even badiers are in third place in hop. His mom writes him a Although the newspaper has look,” said Eagle’s Eye editor Casey the league. Captain Walsh is note before every game. been around for over a decade, it is rare Cotter (12). scoring at a rapid pace that With Walsh scoring that anyone looks at it. This newspaper Another editor, Emily Lacourse might put him with the elite in a variety of ways, he’s on is not like most, because it’s now only (12) said, “I feel like students should scorers of AHS. pace to score at least 1000 an online newspaper, not a hard copy. look at the paper because it could make “The biggest thing points. “I’m very excited if After surveying AHS students, them more aware of what’s happening in order to score points is I can join Leland Anderson, statistics show that out of 302 students in the school.” to stay healthy and have a Tom Sherman, and Coach only 74 knew about the Eagle’s Eye and If AHS wants to become closer good team, but Tim is ca- Houle who scored 1000 228 had never heard of it. So at AHS, and more involved as a school, one sug- pable and talented enough points,” said Walsh (11). approximately 25 percent of the student gestion would be to allow the newspa- to have that opportunity,” Being in varsity is a body knows nothing about their own per to be printed and distributed. Hard said Houle who also had great accomplishment but online newspaper. copies of “the paper used to be funded his name added during his making varsity as a fresh- The survey also showed that by the school, but that changed with the varsity years of 1987-1990 man is very rare and that only about 30 percent said they would budget shortfalls,” said Bee. when he scored 1219 points. is what freshman Brendan want a hard copy of the paper, which Hopefully, with a new principal His name is on a long blue Goguen has done. brought up interesting thoughts and and with time, a real hard copy newspa- banner in the front of the “Brendan demonstrated that ideas. per will be supported fi nancially. gymnasium along with oth- he could play at the varsity Many students wrote comments If interested in writing for the er AHS great scorers who level and for a young play- on the survey regarding funding for the school newspaper, or The Sun Chroni- made at least 1000 career er, he shows great on court newspaper by checking the YES box by cle’s “The Page,” sign up for a Journal- varsity points. vision and has an under- writing a dollar sign. One student’s sur- ism class or see Bee in room 325. With a young team standing of the game,” said there are various learning Houle. curves. “We have a great Goguen has done this group of underclassmen through his work ethic and with good leadership from by playing since he was in the two seniors we have, the third grade. He consid- so I’m not worried with the ers his best skill to be drib- lack of seniors, with the un- bling.” When I got told I derclassmen learning from would be playing on varsi- each game, improving and ty, I felt very proud. To me getting used to play at the it was unexpected; I didn’t varsity level since some think I would make it,” said have been in junior varsity Goguen (9). or moved up,” said Houle. Currently they’re 6-8 and There’s always that their league record in the unprecedented factor when Hockomock Division I Var- taking on AHS at home and sity is 4-6 and their state it’s the rowdy home crowd.” rank is 117. Swoosh! The crowd is a great posi- Photo by: Darvin Lopez . . . continued helped someone,” she said. “They’re funnier and get talking about, when a lot of about her students,” said from page 1 FOLEY “She makes learn- jokes ... most of the time.” the time they don’t care. Dan Medeiros (11). ing easier by giving us fun “She has a great Foley motivates her Foley is currently she said. assignments and letting us sense of humor,” Ben Cho- students by using positive working on taking more As of now, she has work in partners,” Hayley myszak (10) said. reinforcement, “I like to tell graduate classes in history no children, but she’d love Ricci (10) said. Although she loves them when they’re doing a and education. She’s also to have a couple in the near She especially likes teaching, there are some good job,” she said. keeping up with school. future. She enjoys teaching teaching at the high school “not so glamorous” parts “She’s extremely Down the road she hopes to because she loves talking level because the students of the job. Besides waking nice and makes learning still be teaching and live in a and interacting with peo- are more independent and up at the crack of dawn, she easier,” said Nikki Purrier single family home with her ple. “I like feeling like I’ve need less help to focus on also has to make students (10). future family. a given task. She added, understand what it is she’s “She cares a lot 2 In Memoriam Feb./March 2013 Edition 3
AHS logo Picture from: http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/Unity-in-the-Community-Day.aspx Attleboro Comes Together By: Casey Cotter
Dealing with a loss is never easy, but it’s something ev- Kim had many friends and a loving family who adored him. eryone experiences. It’s hard to imagine that at any given He was an outgoing, positive person, and lived his life for today. moment, we could lose someone who meant the world to us. “Personally, I didn’t know Sopheak but I had heard that he was a On Jan. 24, AHS lost a beloved teacher, friend, and mother. Ms. great kid. I have friends who knew him, and I could see how hurt they were Erin Brady Lee had unexpectedly died in her sleep. She worked with spe- when it all happened. It’s sad to lose someone at such a young age, with cial needs students and devoted her time to helping anyone she could. their whole life ahead of them,” said Mike Ganss (AHS class of 2012.) Her role as an AHS faculty member has impacted many individuals. “I’ll always remember Sopheak, and I’ll miss him for as “It was a really sad day when we found out that she had passed. I’d long as I can. He was a blast to be around and it’s too sad to think always see her in the halls smiling or laughing. I just saw her the day before, that I can’t see his smiling face anymore,” said Kaitlyn Kraus (11). no one could have ever guessed this would happen,” said Brielle Eaton (11). On May 16, 2008, 17-year-old Rebeckha Lynn Whitefi eld “Ms. Brady was such a friendly woman; she would help anyone at any was killed after the jeep she was in had swerved off a “rain-slick” given moment. She really had an amazing heart,” said Shannon Walsh (11). road and crashed into a tree. Whitefi eld was with 16-year-old Nathan It is safe to say that every student and teacher will keep this special edu- Birch, who suffered severe head injuries and was in critical condition. cator in their hearts and remember her as the happy and smiling woman she was. Whitefi eld was a young girl with a great head on her shoulders. She was Sadly, this is not the fi rst tragedy AHS has faced. On Sep. 24, a hard working student who took place in fi eld hockey and track, loved riding 2010, AHS was hit with the devastating news that 17-year-old se- horses, and worked two jobs. She had a happy and very friendly personality. nior, Myles Brastow, was in critical condition after a motorcy- “I remember I was in eighth grade when we had found out about cle crash. Brastow was on his way to school. The students were in- Becky. To this day, it’s still sad to think that such a beautiful girl had formed during an advisory period, which took place just after 8 a.m. her life taken away. We read a poem in her remembrance at a poetry Shortly into advisory, former principal Mr. Jeff New- slam, and it felt good to do that for her,” said Katelynn Wright (12). man announced over the intercom that Brastow had passed away. “At the time, one of my friends was very close to Becky, and my “It was unbelievable how hurt the school was that day. The si- brothers had known her from school. It was really upsetting to see how lence throughout the halls was too eerie; it didn’t even feel real. A lot hurt they were. It left my stomach in knots,” said Kayla Camara (12). of people went home that day, and it’s understandable because that With every shocking tragedy, the town of Attleboro has come feeling isn’t something you want to feel,” said Alissa Mercer (12). together to mourn the losses of great people. Times of such desola- “That day was too horrifying. Myles was such a young and tion are often what bring people closer. When such sad events take nice boy; I loved having art class with him. But it was scary and sad place, there is less time to worry about current day-to-day problems. to think I wouldn’t see him anymore. He always made the morn- Sometimes, it’s hard to appreciate the little things in life, and they ing easier,” said Rachel Holmes, an Attleboro night school student. are often taken for granted. Friendships and family go a long way when you On July 18, 2009, 17-year-old Sopheak Kim tragically died due to grow up around a great support system, and that’s what each victim offered. drowning in the Manchester Reservoir while swimming with local friends. Lee, Brastow, Kim, and Whitefi eld will be remembered for the pos- Kim was attempting to swim 500 feet to an island, but experienced trouble. itive people they were. They all had big hearts, and will forever lie in ours.
Erin Brady Lee Myles Brastow Sopheak Kim RebeckhaWhitefi eld (1967-2013) (1993-2010) (1992-2009) (1991-2008) “Only the good die young”- Billy Joel 3 Feb./March 2013 School News Edition 3 There are many of technology usage. “I al- tional rehabilitation coun- ways to see if you have any ways felt I wanted to teach, selors. “Every fi eld has hearing loss. “If you ever but I never knew what an opportunity to use sign need a hearing test, just let subject, so I combined my language,” said Pondolfi no. a teacher, student or par- love of sign language and Learning sign lan- ent call the school to ar- teaching,” said Pondolfi no. guage may become es- range one,” said AHS nurse Pondolfi no’s love of sential in the upcoming Ms. Cindy Enness, adding, sign language began when years. According to statis- “If your hearing interferes he was just a child. Growing tics from The Center for with your learning, inter- up with deaf parents, his life Health and Communica- acting with others and so revolved around ASL. “I tion, approximately 12 per- forth, that’s what I would learned sign language at the cent of the U.S. population consider to be a problem.” age of eight months. My fi rst or 38 million Americans Louise and Weston Pondolfi no signing ASL covers every- word was “milk,” my second have signifi cant hearing “I love you” thing necessary in school. was “more,” which was why loss
“More people signed up for College Plan- ning than Community Leadership,” said Richard. Kelsey Feyler (12) said, “It helped me stay on track and up- to- date with my applications. I liked the free- dom to work on what we felt was important at the time.” “I didn’t really know everything that was involved in the college process, so without the class I think I would have been completely lost and not had any motivation to get important things completed,” said Zoe Parker (12). The class consists of several projects in or- der to guide students with their college research. “The resume project was re- ally helpful,” said Alyssa Pereira (12). “I think the most helpful project was the scav- enger hunt where we had to get in touch with a number of people who are currently in college. It helped me re- alize what I was looking for in a college,” said Parker. “The videos we created were my favorite be- cause it gave me more insight about the things I was confused about and they left me with no doubt about what I was supposed to do,” said Emily Bury (12). Richard explained that her favorite part of teaching the class has been learning more and teaching about college at the same time. “It’s different; it’s a new challenge. It’s Variety of Colleges to Choose From been so long since I went to college,” Richard said. Picture from: sportingbvspccer.org/COLLEGE/index_E.html She hopes that in teaching the class her students can investigate their college options and not just choose College Planning for Seniors a place based on where their parents want them to go. By: Meghan Joyal “It allowed me to work on stuff that would ac- tually be relevant to me immediately. The help from College Planning for Seniors is a new class offered at AHS taught someone who actually went through the process herself, by Ms. Rebecca Richard that focuses on helping seniors prepare for col- Ms. Richard, was also good,” said Samir Yusuf (12). lege, whether they plan on heading off to tech school or an Ivy League. “I liked the casual atmosphere,” said Richard was interested in the concept when she read about a similar Parker. It wasn’t stressful and Ms. Rich- class offered in 2004. After the verdict that AHS would run on a trimester sched- ard was really approachable and helpful.” ule, Richard acquired her chance to teach the course. With the help of guid- If students are looking to develop a head start ance counselors and books about college planning, she created the curriculum. on college before their senior year, enrolling in Col- The class helps seniors complete necessary pieces of their college checklists, and lege Planning for Juniors is an option. Both class- attempts to take all of the stressful college confusion and simplify it over the period of es will be available for upperclassmen to take next one trimester. It has proved to be a popular course among students already. year: seniors in the fall and juniors in the spring. 4 Feb./March 2013 School News Edition 3 Welcome Christine Moniz By: Andria Rodrigues
Christine Moniz, a 26 year old Special Education teacher at AHS, has been teaching for six months. Moniz is also a caring wife and new mother. She is just becoming use to the obstacles and challenges of juggling a baby and a job. “I love working with students. I fi nd it fulfi lling, and there is never a dull mo- ment,” said Moniz. She is a teacher who believes that her life is “perfectly imperfect.”
Question: Where did you grow up? Answer: East Providence, RI. Q: Are you married? A: Yes, we met in high school. Q: What colleges did you apply to? Which did you prefer? Where were you accepted? Christine Moniz A: I applied at Roger Williams University, University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Col- Photo by: Andria Rodrigues lege and Providence College. I was accepted and chose to go to the University of Rhode Island. I didn’t know what major I wanted. I changed my desires as I went through school, Q: Where is the farthest you have ever travelled? but originally went for business. A: The Southern Caribbean. Q: What is it like being a new mother and teacher? Q: Where would you like to travel one day? A: Hectic, but it’s worth every minute, and I learn something new every day. A: Azores, Portugal. Q: Who is your inspiration? Q: What’s a goal you have for yourself? A: My husband, co-workers and friends inspire me. Also, my students inspire me to do A: I signed up for tough mudder, which is a series of obsta- better every day. I also believe that my parents are big infl uences in my life. They support cle course competitions, said to be the most diffi cult one- my goals and my dreams and I hope to do the same for my daughter. day event on the planet. This is a personal goal for myself. Q: What is it like juggling a baby and a job? Q: What are your fears? A: It’s hard, absolutely. Work is important, especially starting a new career, but it’s worth A: One of the scariest things I’ve had to do was climb a all of it. waterfall because I’m afraid of heights. Also, one of my Q: What was the best day of your life? more strange fears is getting stung by a jellyfi sh. A: Having my daughter; she’s the most amazing little person. I instantly fell in love. Q: If you could create a new law, what would it be? Q: In your opinion, what is a perfect world, and a perfect life? A: I would add a three day weekend. A: To me, I’m blessed with a life worth living. I believe that the world would be better with nicer people and being kinder. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder, and my life is Moniz is located in room 113A and is available C perfectly imperfect. block, for any students who wish to welcome her to AHS.
Freshmen sitting together at lunch Photo by: Emily Fernandez
lot,” said Delaney Nasbet (9). Then there are the Friends Those freshmen students who don’t feel Photo by: Emily Fernandez who join clubs and sports effected at all. “It feels have a good experience dur- the same to me this year Their Input ing their high school years as it did last year. I don’t By: Emily Fernandez because they engage them- really feel pressure,” Twenty freshmen at AHS were from teachers than at my middle school.” selves with the upper class- said Mikala Harnois (9). surveyed about whether or not they Although some students like men and other freshmen, so The students who liked being freshmen and how differ- being freshmen, others don’t. Ash- it’s a lot more easy-going. are involved in after school ent it feels after being in the eighth grade. ly Almirecz (9) disagrees with Wain “I play football, lacrosse, clubs and sports may feel Some freshmen don’t mind be- and Nasah and said, “I don’t like be- and I’m involved with An- more pressure to pass their ing at the bottom of the food chain. “I kind ing a freshman. It is kind of boring.” swer for Cancer. I’ve made classes and the MCAS in the of like it because it’s a lot more freedom These students, as eighth grad- a ton of new friends this spring because they haven’t than we had in middle school and I like how ers, were afraid of becoming freshmen year,” said Ivan Rey (9). learned how to manage we can use phones during passing time. because of the upper-classmen. “Most Another question their time yet, but they The only thing I don’t like is how much of the upper-classmen are immature asked the freshmen if they are enjoying school more. homework there is,” said Hunter Wain (9). and rude to us,” said Paige Titus (9). were feeling more pressure On a scale of 1 to Most of the freshmen who participated Agreeing was Nick Cata- about taking the MCAS 10, one being the easiest, in the survey thought the same thing as Wain, loni (9), who said, “They prob- this spring. “I’m feeling ten the hardest, the fresh- which is surprising even though the stereo- ably think I’m a little kid. That’s more pressure because I’m men rated how diffi cult typical idea is that students don’t like being why they treat us with no respect.” not quite sure how simi- it was to be a freshmen. freshmen. Sara Nasah, (9) who is on the girls’ So what do the freshmen like/ lar it is going to be from 50 percent of the fresh- soccer team said, “I like being a freshman be- dislike about the high school? “I like last year or if it is going to men rated it at four or fi ve. cause it’s fun and I have more opportunities to that you’re more independent. I’m also be completely different,” join clubs. I’m also treated with more respect involved in cheerleading and I enjoy it a said Casey Hopkins (9). 5 Feb./March2013 School Events Edition 3
Trevor Smith (12) and Colton Davis (12) Lewis Thomas (9) The
Variety Crystal Aldana (11) Show
Morgan Marchand (10) Article and layout by: Darvin Lopez Photos by: Tonya Fernandes
The Variety Show is an annual event that show- Alyssa Germaine (11) cases the talent of AHS students. This year it included people singing, rapping, acting, and rocking out on stage. In total it had 13 different acts, six in the begin- ning and seven more after the 15 minute intermission. Joey Pignatone (10) The total amount of money made goes to the se- and Shannon Fisk (10) nior class for their graduation events, while the mon- ey from snacks sold goes to the junior class events. There were three people who were in charge of running the variety show from planning to organiz- ing all the acts together. They were AHS math teach- ers Ms. Bessenaire, Ms. Blais, and Mrs. Sawyer. This year the hosts chosen for the Variety Show were seniors Colton Davis and Trevor Smith. “I just tried having fun out there and I en- joyed hosting the show,” said Smith (12). “I enjoyed doing this, since I had people come support me as a host, and it’s always fun Anthony Cassadonte (11) Megan Cirnio (12) when you’re doing this with Trevor,” said Davis (12). and Jeffrey Still (12)
Madison Deavellar (10) Kristen Infante (11) “ Not being able to see the “I didn’t let my fear of perform- Terrance Gathers (11) crowd made me feel more ing on stage get to me while “I was really excited to do this relaxed,” said Kristen In- doing the show,” said Madison since my friends and family fante (11). Deavellar (10). came,” said Terrance Gathers (11). 6 J. Geils Band Visitors Feb./March 2013 Edition 3 J. Geils Band Guest Speakers The J. Geils Band (1967-1985), one of the most popular touring rock and roll bands in America during the ‘70s, had the number one hit “Centerfold” in 1981 (MTV). On Feb. 5, 2013, guest speakers Danny Klein, who is the bass player from the J. Geils Band and Artie Eaton who is the lead singer of the Danny Klein Full House Band, spoke to classes in 20th Century Music, Band, and Select Choir in the music room. The speakers discussed what it’s like being a per- forming musician, being discovered, and recording vs. live shows. They took questions from students and spoke about what it was like in Rock and Roll’s hey-day. Seniors standing with J. Giels member He told a lot of stories about his life. Some were funny and some were serious. -Brielle Eaton (11) I never heard of them before but it was interesting to learn about them. -John Kerman (11) He told us crazy stories about preforming in different cities and Guest speakers it was really cool to hear them. -Christian Bridges (11) I thought it was a worthwhile experience. They were really nice and really professional. -Rebecca Chauncey (11) I thought the speakers were very interesting. They spent a lot of time talking about what it was The class and guest speakers like becoming famous in the 70s. They also gave a lot of useful in- formation about music. -Mia Carriuolo (12) I thought it was pretty cool. He’s a real rockstar so it was interest- ing seeing them. He taught him- self how to play and he is a lefty just like me. -Andrew Galino (12) *All photos taken by Mr. Gary Hyman
Juniors with the J. Geils Band visitors 7 http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/ Feb./March 2013 Reviews Edition 3 Pitch Perfect By: Allie Gamache Pitch Perfect is a group, Aubrey (Anna Camp) their wardrobe. musical comedy fi lm direct- and Cloe (Brittney Snow), The group begins re- ed by Jason Moore. Beca stick to the original songs hearsing new songs such as (Anna Kendrick) is starting played by former Bellas, S&M by Rihanna and new- her freshman year of col- while Beca wants to change er, modern day songs that lege at Barden University. it up to give the group a the members knew would Although Beca wants to new vibe. Aubrey disagrees, be a hit. move to L.A. and pursue a knowing that the original The Bellas break DJ career, she’s following songs have brought them to up, but a month later Au- her father’s orders by trying the fi nals every year. brey receives a call from out college. When the Bellas en- the competition judge ex- Finding herself seg- ter their fi rst competition, plaining how another A cap- regated from all the cliques they soon realize that all the pella group cheated and that at school, Beca’s fi nally ap- other groups have updated they’re back in the competi- proached by an all girls A music and this stands out to tion. cappella group called “The the judges. Pitch Perfect, re- Bellas.” Along with Beca, Another Barden leased Oct. 2012 with the Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), University A cappella group, DVD two months later is Cynthia Rose (Easter Dean), “The Troubles” staring rated PG-13 for adult con- Stacie (Alexis Knapp), and Bumper (Adam Devine) and tent and swearing. The Pitch Perfect Lily (Hanna Ma Lee) are Jesse (Skyler Austin), wins movie deserves 4/5 stars Picture from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http:// also chosen for the singing the competition against the because of the fun, musical ia.media-imdb.com/images/ group. Bellas and so they decide to vibe and positive outlook on The leaders of the add new music and change college life. Safe Haven By: Jordan Larson Nicholas Sparks has done it again max). with yet another best selling novel that Katie's new life in N.C. seems has been remade into a movie. Directed almost too perfect and her happiness is by Lasse Hallström, Safe Haven opened in about to shatter as her past comes back theatres on Valentine’s Day. to haunt her, threatening to ruin her fresh This thrilling romance produced by start. Katie and Alex's relationship is put Marty Bowen, Chad Freet, Wyck Godfrey, to the test when he fi nds out there is much and Ryan Kavanaugh stars Julianne Hough, more to her than she has ever let on. as Katie and Josh Duhamel as Alex. Through the ups and downs in their Katie is a pretty girl with a secret relationship, together they fi ght against past, who moved to N.C. to start over and a force from Katie's past, but each tough develop a new life on her own. Little did time simply brings them closer to a per- she know that she would begin a relation- manent family. ship with shop owner Alex. This is a drama that will make Neither expected to fall in love, viewers feel happy, sad, scared, worried, since Alex was a widowed father and Ka- and everything in between. The movie tie had just escaped a vicious relationship. was completely captivating from the mo- With the help of her special new neighbor, ment it started until the end credits. Jo, Katie fi nally begins to settle into her This movie deserves fi ve out of new life with Alex and his two children, fi ve stars because it was an intriguing love Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough Lexi (Mimi Kirkland) and Josh (Noah Lo- story fi lled with mystery and suspense. Picture from: IMDB.com Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters By: Meghan Joyal For anyone who by their father as children, the run of the mill green- loves a thrill without the they stumbled upon a gin- faced Halloween witches cost of losing sleep, Hansel gerbread house adorned though. Instead, they have and Gretel: Witch Hunters, with candy. pale, cracked faces and directed by Tommy Wirko- As they entered the seem- shadowy eyes – just enough la and produced by Will ingly charming house, the to send a chill down a mov- Ferrell, Beau Flynn, Chris resident witch captures them ie-goer’s spine. Besides the Henchy, Adam McKay, and plans to cook them for fact that they enjoy eating and Kevin Messick, is the her supper. Victoriously, humans, they also use evil perfect movie. Released on Gretel shoves the witch her- spells that cause people to January 25, 2013, the fi lm, self into the oven and the explode or turn a gun on starring Jeremy Renner as story ends, or so it seems. themselves or loved ones. Hansel and Gemma Arter- Since then, the pair It may be skeptical ton as Gretel, follows these has made a career out of that a childhood fairytale two fearless siblings as they witch hunting and 15 years can be turned into an action hunt malicious witches. later are hired to investigate packed thriller, but with a As the famed the mysterious disappear- spoonful of intense action fairytale, written in 1812 by ance of children in the town packed scenes, it bubbles the Grimm Brothers, goes, of Augsburg, Germany. To down into a phenomenal 4/5 the duo themselves have blame, of course, are witch- star movie. not been deprived when it es and their observance of Hansel and Gretel comes to witch encounters. the upcoming blood moon. Picture from IMDB.com After being left in the woods These witches aren’t 8 Feb./March 2013 Beauty? Edition 3 Dangers of Beauty By: Jordan Larson Prom is right around of skin cancer, which is the the corner and many junior most common type of can- and senior girls are on the cer. hunt for prom gowns. Along People who tan have with dress shopping, many a 55 percent higher chance are also going to tanning sa- of becoming sick. The risk lons. of having melanoma, the A lot of girls want most deadly form of skin color in tanning beds in the cancer, is an astonishing 200 months leading up to prom percent more than if some- because having a tan makes one doesn’t use a tanning them feel better about their bed according to the Uni- appearance. Thanks to all of versity of Texas MD Ander- the pictures taken on the big son Cancer Center (
O P I N O O P or satisfaction to see, hear, doesn’t mean they should think about, delighting the change – embrace it. senses or mind.” Nowhere Everyone has things in that defi nition does it say about them they want to Skinny insecure girl that skinny equals pretty, so change, because no one is Picture from: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/too%20fat?before=22 why do people think that? perfect. Wanting to lose No matter what weight is okay, but do it for Society Kills the answer is, this think- the right reasons. By: Emily Lacourse ing needs to stop. It’s un- Lose weight to be healthy and takes a de- healthy, not beautiful. Don’t According to the Whether someone wants to Magazines all have structive toll on people’s let minor imperfections ruin Boston Medical Center ap- admit it or not, our society story titles emblazoned on health. Constantly thinking your life. Marilyn Monroe proximately 45 million stresses how important it the cover like “Drop 10 negatively about yourself once said, “Imperfection is Americans diet and exercise is to be skinny. Magazines, Pounds” and “The Food causes multiple problems. beauty, madness is genius each year and spend 33 bil- movies, and television Lover’s Diet.” Certain These thoughts can lead to and it's better to be abso- lion on weight loss products shows always have thin, shows are devoted to weight substance abuse problems, lutely ridiculous than ab- in an attempt to lose weight, beautiful girls in the main loss on television like The depression and even eating solutely boring.” It’s time but why? roles and stress how being Biggest Loser and I Used To disorders. people start living by that. I blame the media. skinny is important. Be Fat. According to the 9 Feb./March 2013 Student Thoughts Edition 3 “It’s not so much the rezoning as it is the condos,” said Fritz. “We’re not against building. Build houses, build duplexes, but don’t build these monstrous condos.” It’s not just local adults who have had concerns, but also teenagers who have heard about the condos from their parents. Kelsey McCauley (12), who has lived in the neigh- borhood her whole life said, “I think if a lot of condos are built, we take away from it looking like a nice neighborhood.” Other neighborhood teens have different fears. Katelyn Hurst (7) feels that the condos would af- fect her life in a negative way because of the possibil- ity of drugs and alcohol entering the neighborhood. With issues like this, it’s common for both teens and adults to want their voices to be heard, but some local teens feel their opinions don’t matter. “Teens don’t have a say. Adults feel like their opin- ion is more important than ours so they don’t listen. They al- Proposed site of the condos on Linden St. ways think they are right. I think anyone affected by it should have a say. I talked to my mom about it, but still feel like we Photo by: Meghan Joyal won’t have a say in what will happen,” said McCauley (12). Nick Fritz (9) said, “You’re not actually in- cluding every person if you don’t include teenag- Too Close for Comfort? ers, because they’re kind of like adults in some ways.” By: Meghan Joyal On the other hand, some teens said they would not like to be consulted when it comes to a complex issue such The residents of a typically quiet neighborhood, referred to as Loni- as this. “No, none of my business,” said Jason Hurst (10). cut in Attleboro, have stirred up some noise in response to the alleged build- Since the beginning of the proposal, A. Ca- ing of 21 condo units by A. Caponigro & Co Inc. The units are objects of con- ponigro & Co Inc. has withdrawn its request to change cern for many, and have caused some people to instigate an anti-condo initiative. it’s zoning from Industrial to General Residence. One neighbor, Carl Fritz, who heard the news through a letter he received from “The rumor about the 21 condos got out of the city, immediately took action. He wrote a letter to Attleboro City Council outlining hand; at the most it would have been 18 or less. There the reasons why he felt it didn’t make sense for there to be 21 units on Linden Street. was a lot of opposition with the condos, so we decid- “Noise, privacy, obviously you’re always concerned about the people who ed to keep the land as industrial land and sell it. Indus- move in,” said Fritz. “There’s also potential for the crime rate to go up as well.” trial land has many uses and can be valuable to the right The amount of traffi c going through the neighborhood was another main concern. person,” said John Cloud of A. Caponigro & Co Inc. Fritz took his initiative one step further when he launched the website As for the condos being built somewhere www.NoCondosOnLinden.com, where area residents could learn about the is- else; it’s a no. “There is no market for them at this sue and sign an online petition opposing the construction of the units. He also time and you cannot get bank fi nancing. The op- printed informational fl yers that were given throughout the neighborhood. position actually did us a huge favor,” said Cloud.
Advertising New York’s Time Square By: Denise Iadonisi Picture from: http://www.bestourism.com/items/ Some call it an epidemic, and in major cities it seems di/528?title=New-York&b=121 like it is. All around the world advertising is how compa- nies gain profi t. By advertising in well populated areas, companies believe the more people that see the ads will add to their profi t. Companies advertise in different ways, by putting up signs but or sponsoring well publicized events. Companies pay a small fortune to have their prod- uct advertised during big sporting events, such as the Super can cost advertisers between lose some of their profi t but of advertisements to reveal Bowl, just because they believe more people will want to $4,500 and $15,000 depend- the smaller ones will defi - the urban beauty of the com- buy their product. Television commercials are starting to ing on length, location, and nitely suffer. Not everyone munity. “The big problem is become longer; it’s almost like television is starting to exist demand from other advertis- in business has the resourc- that the metal structures that more for advertising than entertainment. Magazines are fl y- ers (
Heifer International Logo Rachel Brown, Heifer volunteer, speaking to students Picture from: https://secure1.heifer.org/gift-catalog?msource= Photo by: Samuel Paquette KIK1J122702&gclid=CNrNoIDTi7YCFQSg4AodNBIAQQ Heifer International Speaks at Attleboro High By: Samuel Paquette Listening to Rachel Soldiers would line tional deals with countries Brown travels to groups such as Uniceef, Brown, a Heifer Interna- up for miles to get a single that have extreme malnutri- high schools all over the U.S.Aid, and often techno- tional volunteer can really cup of milk and that was tion. They have helped as country to try to make stu- logical groups, if they need open someone’s eyes as to usually their only meal,” many as 50 different coun- dents understand that a little to install a septic facility. what is happening in the said Brown, explaining that tries world wide. They pro- goes a long way. Just twenty Heifer International’s goal parts of the world, we, as the enemy would slaugh- vide 30 different kinds of dollars can buy a fl ock of is to lower hunger and mal- Americans, choose to ig- ter their live stock so they livestock. “Without trans- chicks. A full grown chick nutrition in the world and as nore. couldn’t eat. portation you are forced to can lay two hundred eggs Brown said, “I think we can “If the United States When West returned eat the little food you can a year, that’s enough to sell lower it signifi cantly in my spent as much money as to the Untied States he told grow or any you can walk and eat. lifetime.” they do on cosmetics or his superiors about the prob- to,” said Brown. In parts of “Wealth in Camer- If you would like dog food, they could feed lem and they said, “Okay, the world such as Africa or oon is determined if you to contribute or need more the rest of the world,” said we will send cows.” The Cameroon, just a goat can have concrete fl oors or dirt information contact Rachel Brown. church sent twelve cows to provide the money to send fl oors, if you have a work- Brown through email at Heifer International Puerto Rico, which helped children to school. ing toilet, or if you have
. . .continued from writers gave tips on how to Wiffl e ball and basketball. vides, it’s no surprise that Cratty. page 11 SBC succeed in the sports broad- Another game played is the many of the campers, in- This upcoming sum- casting and journalism camp’s own invention, Rug cluding myself, come back mer, the Boston camp will Goucher, who provides the fi elds, such as what to do Burn Ball, a game similar year after year. This up- move a few blocks over radio play-by-play calling in college and how to best to basketball, hockey, and coming summer will be my from Boston University to for the Boston Bruins games perform in whatever form handball where the player third year attending. Fellow Emmanuel College, and on 98.5 The Sports Hub, of the business they worked plays on their knees and campers told me some of will take place the week of also serves as a councilor. in, while the athletes’ press tries to score a goal by slap- the reasons they keep com- July 22-26. Every day, the camp conference style discussions ping the ball into the “net,” ing back. I can’t wait to go features special guest speak- helped give the chance to which is the space between “It’s a true fan expe- back, though it will be bit- ers from the region, both experience an important the legs of a table. Person- rience that you look forward tersweet, as it will be my athletes and sports journal- part of a sports journalist’s ally, I had a great time play- to for a long time and the last summer, but I’ll always ists. The campers are given job. ing this game, and found I program is unbelievable. cherish the experience that the chance to listen to the Campers also add am a talented goalie. Jeremy, Adam, Steve, and Play by Play Sports Broad- professionals talk about to the experience. Perennial Along with the ac- [councilor] Zeke and every- casting Camp provided, and their jobs and experiences, camper Tim Best created the tivities, I met and made one does an awesome job how much it has helped and then can ask them ques- T3 Trivia Challenge; a one- friends with fellow camp- and it is a week where I can advance me in the fi elds tions. For athletes, this is on-one sports trivia game ers from not only New Eng- just be myself and do what of sports broadcasting and held in a press conference that he hosts every day after land, but also across the I like,” said Taylor Snyder journalism. Hopefully, this style. lunch. Matt “Hollywood” country, and even across the (15) from Va. last year will provide me This past year, I had Henderson, now a college world, as there were camp- Brendan Albertson with lasting memories and the chance to hear from and freshman, was famous for ers from Canada and Sin- (16) from Mass. said that experiences I can carry into meet New England Patri- his sense of humor and gapore. Three of my room- one of his favorite parts of my senior year and into col- ots’ punter Zoltan Mesko, original jokes that would mates were from Mass., two the camp was being able to lege, where I plan to major CSN New England’s Kevin make everybody laugh. He were from N.J., and one was meet sports celebrities and in sports journalism. Walsh and Joe Haggerty, the has said he hopes to return from Ky. With our shared “other kids from across the For more informa- Boston Globe’s Tony Mas- to the camp as a councilor interest, we quickly intro- country that have the same tion on the Play By Play sarotti, popular Celtics in- in the future. duced ourselves and had a passion.” Sports Broadcasting Camp, arena host “Coach” Willie The overnight camp great time both during the “It’s a fun and in- visit their website at www. Maye, and several members consists of several activi- day and night. teresting way to learn about playbyplaycamps.com. of the BU men’s basketball ties once day camp fi nishes Due to the fantastic broadcasting,” said 15 year- team. The broadcasters and up. These activities include experience the camp pro- old Mass. sophomore Mike 12 Feb./March 2013 Miscellaneous Edition 3
Stop and Shop Logo Photo Submitted Rudeness at its Core By: Samuel Paquette While working at a me to get her child to stop itself, the employee is sup- said Mike Protroski, another “That whole rant was about grocery store, it is easy to screaming. What would she posed to fi nd the supervisor, grocery store employee. a cranberry; that is the only encounter rude customers. like me to do?” and “How but sometimes that doesn’t Maybe they know thing we don’t have, and the Some may have a reason is it my fault that her check work either. The customer what’s happening, maybe reason we don’t have them and some just want to take didn’t go through?” then wants to talk and con- they don’t, but either way is because they are out of their anger out on the near- Employees at Stop tinue their rant. “I was go- it’s not very fair to do that season.” est cashier or any employee & Shop and Shaw’s, or any ing to call the supervisor to a teenager who is just Working in a depart- they can fi nd. The point of grocery store, often see the over but she pulled me back trying to acquire pocket ment does not even com- this article is not to insult, worst side of people. If the and said, ‘No I am talking change. For most teenag- pare to the type of voice but to remind people that it customer can’t fi nd an item, to you,’” said Chris, an em- ers, they need jobs because tones heard at the front end. is not the employee’s fault they go into a fi t yelling ployee. they need to pay for gas, car It’s almost as if the custom- that bosses yell, or that chil- about why they can’t fi nd Some customers are insurance, and food. They ers ball up their anger and dren cry, or that sometimes it or why the store doesn’t very friendly and say “thank aren’t in it for the joy of be- frustration and say to them- debit cards don’t make carry it. The employee can’t you.” Not all of them are ing truly reamed out about selves, “Oh when I see that transactions. say anything to this ranting, rude and inconsiderate, but some stranger’s problem cashier, oh boy, are they go- If the mistake is not angry customer. They can’t then the customer who has that doesn’t have anything ing to get it.” with the employee, then just just look at them and ask, been stewing in anger for a to do with the employee. Do frustrated cus- take a deep breath and re- “Excuse me miss, but is this millennia stops you to ask “Why is this store tomers really think a job at member cashiers are human really something to get that a question and then drops so empty? You’d think they Stop and Shop is better or beings, not the machines, the angry about?” down on the unsuspecting would stock the food every more fun than their job? If bosses, or the crying child. If the employee tries employee like a nuclear once in a while,” said an- customers could ease up on Dylan Olson, an employee this, they could be suspend- bomb. “I just don’t under- other angry customer. The the employees, just a little, who works a register, said, ed or even fi red. When this stand the anger they have, employee who this ques- it would be greatly appreci- “That woman just yelled at type of situation presents just relax, it’s only mangos,” tion was addressed to said, ated.
. . . continued from of drugs, alcohol, violence, who were promoted as par- mother,” said AHS sopho- other example of how MTV and sexual content. tiers and drinkers. more, Jason Ross. tried to live up to every- page 12 MTV “I go to the Jersey The Pauly D Project Viewers have seen one’s stereotypes of certain shore every summer with follows the life of Pauly D the differences in real- cultures and people,” said In 2009, MTV aired 16 and my family. Since the show in Las Vegas as he makes ity television aired on MTV Ryder University sopho- Pregnant, a television pro- aired, it hasn’t been the his DJ career. After he per- and aren’t happy with the more Sloane Hindman. gram exploiting the lives same. The shore now con- forms, Pauly goes out and results. In 2013, MTV’s rat- The episodes of the of pregnant teenagers. This sists of drunken adults and drinks and stumbles to his ings dropped signifi cantly show include alcohol, sex eventually led to a sequel of new shops promoting the hotel room. from 2.58 million to 1.7 and lots of violence. It also the show called Teen Mom television show instead of a Along with Snooki million when the new 2013 promotes young adults liv- (2009-present) and Teen family environment where and JWOW, it follows the television series Buckwild ing together in a dirty envi- Mom 2 (2011-present) fol- I can relax and have a good lives of Snooki and Jenni, (2013-present) aired ac- ronment and surviving the lowing the teens after the time,” said Virginia native who buy their own apart- cording to Wikipedia. real world jobless. babies were born. Nick Rivellini, who visits ment in New Jersey and then Buckwild follows “It’s sad how MTV Also in 2009, the the shore every summer. party in their new house. the lives of nine young went from being infl uential, television hit Jersey Shore Jersey Shore par- The catch to the show is that adults in Sissonville and to focusing on young adults, (2009-2012) aired and ented two new follow up Snooki is pregnant. Charleston, W. Va., a state to exploiting people’s stu- changed the viewer’s per- series — The Pauly D proj- “Snooki and JWOW is a noted for its mountains and pidity for ratings,” said AHS spective of Jersey natives ect (2011-2012) and Snooki repulsive show. The things diverse scenery, but these sophomore, Anil Mahesh. and Italians. Jersey Shore and JWOW (2012-present). Snooki does while she is young adults act as though If so much has follows the lives of eight Both of these shows fol- pregnant are just awful. She their environment is the changed with MTV in the young adults living in the low the lives of three of the asks if she can drink and still same as the city. past 32 years, where will the Jersey Shore who party ev- Jersey Shore cast members party when she should be a “Buckwild is yet an- ratings fi nally tank? ery night. The show consists
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