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AUTUMN IN NOVEMBER this holiday, many schools and establishments are closed BY: KYLIE RIVERA and you can find many Americans wielding a U.S. flag to display their patriotism and support for the armed services. At 11 a.m., a moment of silence is held to remember those who have served. If you see a service- man this November 11th, be sure to thank them person- ally. World Diabetes Day is held on November 14th. The purpose of this internationally celebrated day is to help raise awareness of diabetes around the world. One of the activities held on World Diabetes Day is the act of “go- ing blue”, in which buildings and establishments are lit up in blue, the color of diabetes awareness. Other ac- The beloved month of November is one of the tivities include the diabetes walk, in which many major most festive and celebratory months of the year. With towns and cities participate. The purpose of this event is the favorite, family-oriented holiday of to both raise money for diabetes for the Juvenile Dia- and the plethora of splendid autumn colors following betes Research Foundation, among other charities, and you wherever you go, the eleventh month of the year to stay healthy and prevent the disease. There are also is certainly one to look forward to. The name Novem- international conferences held to discuss advances in ber is derived from the Latin word “novem”, mean- treatments, screening events where people can be tested, ing nine. This was because in the ancient Roman and sporting events such as golf tournaments and bicycle calendar, November was actually the ninth month of races. Also in November are month-long observances the year before January and February were added. including Native American Heritage Month, Pancre- Among the abundance of events in November, a few atic Cancer Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness of the biggest include Thanksgiving, Veterans’ Day, Month, COPD Awareness Month, National Novel Writ- and World Diabetes Day. The national holiday of ing Month, National Blog Posting Month, Alzheimer’s Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in Disease Awareness Month, National Homeless Youth November in the . Although the purpose Awareness Month, No Shave November, National Adop- of the first feast was to give thanks to God for the tion Awareness Month, Transgender Awareness Month harvest, the purpose of the holiday in modern times and National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. The symbols is to give thanks for all of the good things bestowed of November include topaz, which symbolizes friend- upon us, primarily family. Thanksgiving Day is also ship, and citrine. Its flower is the chrysanthemum and the celebrated with the annual parades held in large cit- zodiac signs for the month are Scorpio (until November ies such as Detroit, Philadelphia, and Chicago. The 22) and Sagittarius (November 23 onwards). Some more most famous parade would be the Macy’s Thanksgiv- fun facts about November include that it is the last month ing Day Parade in New York City which is widely of fall, November in the Northern Hemisphere is similar broadcast, having been on the radio since 1924 and to May in the Southern Hemisphere, and presidential televised since 1948. So, be sure to give thanks and elections in the U.S. are held on the Tuesday following stuff your bellies with turkey this year, just as 88% the first Monday in November. The third Thursday in of Americans do. Veterans’ Day (or Remembrance/ November is the Great American Smokeout, in which Armistice Day in other countries) is celebrated on smokers are encouraged by the American Cancer Society November 11th, which marks the end of World War to stop smoking on this day. Lastly, most, if not all of the 1. This day of remembrance is held in honor of all of leaves have fallen off of the trees by the end of Novem- those who have served in the United States Armed ber, paving a lovely path to December. Forces, not just those who were killed in action. On RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper

HISTORY IN NOVEMBER (1895). BY: KYLIE RIVERA November 9th: The U.S. receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (1887), Albert Einstein is awarded the Nobel On each day in the 30 days of November, Prize in Physics (1921), NASA launches the unmanned important and noteworthy events have taken place Apollo 4 spacecraft from Cape Kennedy (1967), and throughout history. Here are just some of them: Halo 2 is released by Microsoft (2004). November 1st: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, November 10th: Henry Morton Stanley finds the missing painted by Michelangelo, is shown for the first time explorer and missionary, Dr. David Livingstone and says (1512), the Strait of Magellan is first navigated by the famous phrase “Dr. Livingstone I presume?” (1871), Ferdinand Magellan (1520), William Shakespeare’s “God Bless America” is sung for the first time live on the tragedy Othello is presented for the first time (1604), radio (1938), direct-dial coast-to-coast telephone service John Adams becomes the first U.S. president to live begins in the United States (1951), and Sesame Street is in the Executive Mansion, now known as the White broadcast for the first time (1969). House (1800), and the movie ratings system is first November 11th: Integral calculus is demonstrated for the implemented by Hollywood (1968). first time to find the area under the graph of y=f(x) func- November 2nd: The first commercial radio station tion (1675) and “The Ugly Duckling” was first published begins broadcasting as a result of the U.S. presiden- by Hans Christian Andersen (1834). tial election (1920), Howard Hughes flies the Spruce November 12th: Austria becomes a republic (1918), Jo- Goose; the largest fixed-wing aircraft (1947), and the seph Stalin gains full control of the Soviet Union (1927), first crew arrives at the International Space Station the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opens to traffic (2000). for the first time (1936), and Tim Berners-Lee publishes November 3rd: An income tax is first introduced a formal proposal for the World Wide web (1990). (1913) and the first Godzilla movie is released in November 13th: Walt Disney releases the breakthrough Japan (1954). animated filmFantasia (1940), Sweden decides to join November 4th: T.S. Eliot wins the Nobel Prize in the European Union (1994), Lion King the musical opens Literature (1948) and the largest ever solar flare is on Broadway in New York City (1997), and a missed recorded (2003). field goal of 108 yards becomes the longest play in NFL November 5th: Susan B. Anthony votes for the first history (2005). time (1872), the U.S. patent for the automobile is November 14th: Mariner 9 reaches Mars and becomes granted (1895), and Monopoly is released (1935). the first spacecraft to orbit another planet (1971) and November 6th: Abraham Lincoln is elected 16th Puerto Rico votes again against becoming the 51st President of the United States (1860) and the first United State (1993). college football game is played between Rutgers and November 15th: Union General Sherman begins his Princeton (1869). famous March to the Sea by burning Atlanta, Georgia November 7th: The London Gazette, the oldest to the ground (1864), League of Nations holds its first surviving journal is first published (1665) and the assembly in Geneva (1920), Dave Thomas opens up the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opens to the public first Wendy’s restaurant (1969), and Intel releases its first in New York City (1929). commercial single-chip microprocessor (1971). November 8th: Mount Holyoke Seminary is formed November 16th: The Sound of Music opens on Broad- as the first U.S. college founded for women (1837), way (1959) and the first Harry Potter film,Harry Potter John F. Kennedy is elected as the youngest U.S. and the Philosopher’s Stone, is released (2001). president in history (1960), and Wilhelm Rontgen November 17th: The first session of Congress is held in discovers x-rays when experimenting with electricity the United States Capitol building (1800), the computer RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper THANKSGIVING FOOD cotton candy, please be cotton candy). BY: NICHOLAS INCE THANKSGIVING FUN FACTS BY: NICHOLAS INCE Most of us know what Thanksgiving is. The pilgrims landed on , then they met the Indians, the Indians showed them how to grow crops, and then they had a . We all know that stuff, but not all of us know everything that hap- pened that day. I’m here to list the top things you prob- ably didn’t know about Thanksgiving. The first thing that you probably didn’t know was that the tribe of Na- tive Americans that were at the dinner were called the tribe. The Wampanoag Indians originated It’s November and we all know what that from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The tribe name means. It’s the month of Thanksgiving. A time means “Easterns”. where families come together for one big dinner. Most of the the things we eat at Thanksgiving now Another thing you may not have known is that like beans, apple , and cake were never around the song “” used to be a Thanks- back then. Let’s go back in time to the first ever giving song. James Pierpoint composed this song in Thanksgiving. It was held in 1621 between the Pil- 1857 for children celebrating Thanksgiving. It was such grims and the Native Americans. This feast consist- a big hit, it was played during Christmas. The original ed of many dishes like turkey and mashed potatoes. title was “One Horse Open Sleigh”, but then 2 years lat- Other side dishes included fish, venison, lobster, and er it was changed to “Jingle Bells” and was announced clams. a Christmas song. Later on, we started to make more things like apple pies and . The food stayed like this In addition, back then during Thomas Jeffer- for generations until someone brought over son’s presidency, he was against Thanksgiving. During such as cookies, cake and chocolate (It was about his reign he stopped Thanksgiving from being a holiday time). Also some main dishes around the 1800’s and from being celebrated. Thomas said that Thanks- were chicken, chicken , apple and pumpkin giving was, “ the most ridiculous idea ever conceived”. pies, and biscuits. Then in the 1880’s more dishes Unfortunately for Jefferson, when Abraham Lincoln came along like soup, peas and salted almonds. Back was elected in 1863, he brought back Thanksgiving then they were even considerate enough to make a because he thought it was a great way for families to vegetarian menu. This consisted of olives, tomatoes, bond. whole wheat bread, cheese, raisins and pistachio cake. I never thought that I’d ever hear the words Finally, in the mid-1800’s the first cranberry bog pistachio, and cake in the same sentence. Finally was discovered. Cranberry bogs are in certain locations at the beginning of the 21st century, the rare dish, around the world where men go out and gather a bunch “turducken”, was made in the U.S.A. As Thanksgiv- of cranberries that get put in a wide container that holds ing progressed through time, people started making them in, only to be picked out and served at dinner. You more things like ham, pepperoni, mozzarella, pasta, have probably see what one looks like from the Ocean and ice cream. I wonder what will be the next big Spray Cranberry Juice commercials. This has been your addition to Thanksgiving years from now. (Please be day in history and trust me, I learned a lot from this. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper NOVEMBER DECORATIONS • Twigs available at craft stores BY: EMILY O’CONNOR • Hot glue gun FALL WREATH 1. Break twigs into roughly 2.5 inch pieces and set them • 18 inch wreath base aside. • hot glue gun 2. Apply hot glue to the twigs and stick them vertically • fake leaves, about 4 bunches around the glass candle holder as closely together as you can. 1. Pick a starting point on the wreath base and start 3. Place candle inside when finished. gluing the bottom edge of a leaf to the base . 4. Keep the sticks mostly below the edges of the holder 2. Move down about 4 cm from the bottom and so as to reduce the risk of fire hazard. over to one side a bit of the first leaf and glue a second leaf in the same manner. Keep moving HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING down and over from one side or the other until BY: EMILY O’CONNOR you have layered leaves all the way around and There are a few of the same basic staples like are back to where you started. corn and turkey, but you might not recognize them with 3. When gluing the last few leaves, you will have to how differently they were presented. The corn wasn’t glue under the first one or two leaves you glued on the cob, it was in the form of bread or porridge and down, glue behind them carefully turkey wasn’t yet the focal point of the meal. It was most 4. The leaves should be overlapping, like scales on likely that they had goose, duck, or passenger pigeons. a fish, and none of the wreath frame should be The smaller of the birds were roasted on spits and the showing larger birds were roasted on a spit before being boiled 5. You can overlap the leaves closely or space them the rest of the way to create a tasty caramelization on the out a bit more depending on how you want your outside and keeping the bird moist on the inside. wreath to look The pilgrims and their Native friends stuffed their birds just as we do today but they didn’t put bread LEAVES ON JAR in them. They used chunks of onion and herbs to add to • fake leaves the flavor. One recipe that dates back to the time of the • glass mason jar pilgrims was using almost entirely shelled chestnuts. • decoupage glue The recipe was supposedly a hit. Some things you’ve • medium sponge brush probably never had on your table that they had on theirs were eels and assorted kinds of shellfish that because of 1. Clean the outside of the jar thoroughly their location on the Massachusetts coast were easy to 2. Apply a thinly layer of glue on a section of the access. They probably had assorted nuts on the table like jar and hold a leaf to it until it stays on its own beech nuts, chestnuts and walnuts. From records of what 3. Repeat the previous step until your jar is covered they planted in their gardens we can assume they had in leaves carrots, turnips, onions and garlic along with pumpkins 4. After you have paced the leaves on the jar paint and squash. Unlike when we get parched and reach for another thin layer on top of the leaves to keep our soda, they had beer and only a couple of gallons of them down flat it for about 150 people for three days, so they mostly drank water at their festival. TWIG VOTIVE CANDLE HOLDER With a life full of hunger and trial, the Thanks- • Glass votives giving Feast came like a deep breath to a drowning man. • Votive candles It was a moment for everyone to take a step back and a chance to relax and have fun, just like it still is for us today. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE As of right now, that is all the information the BY: SAMANTHA LOSURDO public has on the new lineup for this year. As we get closer and closer to Thanksgiving, Macy’s will be an- A tradition that has been occurring for 89 nouncing more new floats and performers. Until then, years is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every keep checking in on Macy’s website and Twitter account year, there are countless balloons bouncing around for new news. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will 6th avenue in New York City and millions of people be on November 26th at nine A.M. and will be on until are there to witness it. Macy’s has musical guests, noon. bands, floats and balloons that may change with FAVORITE PIES POLL every year. So far for this year, the new lineup in- cludes four new balloons, one new float, twelve new BY: SAMANTHA LOSURDO marching band performers and five new performance groups. One of the main things that people look for are the musical performers who will be there. Unfor- tunately, Macy’s waits to announce that until after Halloween. The new giant balloons include a new Angry Bird which is red this year, the Sinclair Oil dinosaur, Ronald McDonald (the fourth generation) and Scrat Thanksgiving is the holiday in which we cel- from Ice Age with an acorn! The newest float is a ebrate thanks and blessings for the previous year. That is Hallmark Channel float. The marching band per- what the holiday is truly meant for, though most people formers are from schools all around the country and nowadays recognize it for the insanely large amount of only the best are chosen from over a hundred differ- food we all intake. The is my favorite part. To ent applications. The new marching band performers others, it could be the main course or appetizers. There are Gulf Coast High School Marching Band from are many different desserts that can be served, but one Florida, Lewis Cass High School Marching Kings specific type of dessert Thanksgiving is known for are from Indiana, Mumford High School Marching Band the pies. Pie became a Thanksgiving staple during the from Tennessee, Nogales High School Marching 17th century and from there on, appeared on every Band from California, North Hardin High School Thanksgiving table. , , , Marching Band from Kentucky, Stephen F. Austin pie or even Cheesecake pie are some major State University Lumberjack Marching Band from favorites to just name a few. Texas, University of West Virginia Cavalier March- This is the dessert that is most affiliated with ing Band from Virginia, Walled Lake Central Vi- Thanksgiving even though the pilgrims did not have pie king Marching Band from Michigan, West Chester at their Thanksgiving table. Pies are also usually only University “Incomparable” Golden Rams Marching available during the fall season which adds to more of Band from Pennsylvania, Macy’s Great American the reason as to why they’re affiliated with it. There is an Marching Band, and the NYPD Marching Band from ongoing amount of different pies that are made and there New York’s finest. Some of these marching bands are countless opinions on them all. What is your favorite have been in the parade other times though I’m sure type of pie? Let us know by copying and pasting the link that every time brings an unreal feeling. The new then answering the survey! performance groups are Spirit of America Dance Team, Varsity Spirit Cheer, 610 Stompers, Brooklyn https://docs.google.com/a/hazlet.org/forms/d/1f93_-- Jumbies, and Kruti Dance Academy. 53Y9zPiU2ANA_sjYC2r8hxIT_QTuhjhnlaerw/edit RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper THINGS TO DO IN NOVEMBER The Odd Couple BY: MARK CAPICHANA BY: MATT HAGBERG With October over we prepare ourselves for the big feast of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a If you ask anyone alive today if they have heard national holiday to commemorate the feast held be- of The Odd Couple, odds are that they remember the tween the pilgrims and the indians, and to do that we hilarious sitcom which premiered in the early 1970s. have a feast, throw parades, and much more. This That iconic sitcom was based off of the highly success- being said, here are a few things that you can do this ful Broadway play of the same name, written by Neil holiday weekend. Simon. In both forms, Oscar/Olive Madison, a slobby Post-Thanksgiving Hike - Every year Round Valley and unkempt forty-something, takes in his/her neat- Nature Area in Hunterdon County offers an alter- freak best friend, Felix/Florence Ungar, after he/she native way to spend your with their is thrown out by their spouses. Obviously, the type-A “Turkey Walk and Talk” wilderness hike. The walk and type-B personalities clash, with laughable results. begins at 10 a.m. and runs until noon, it’s only $2 Add in four of their friends, two British sisters/Spanish admission for ages 6 and up. brothers who live upstairs, and a plate of spaghetti (or is Polar Express - A Bergen County train will depart it linguini...?) thrown against the wall, and you’ve got from Glen Rock Borough Hall for an hour ride to yourself The Odd Couple. Raritan High School will be Suffern, New York and back. Kids get gifts and to performing this play in both male and female versions. take photos! Admission is $14 for adults and $10 for The male version takes place in 1965, while the female children. version takes place in 1983. The cast list is as follows: Kip’s Castle Lights - Ever wonder what the holidays looked like in the 20’s? You’re in luck because Kip’s The Odd Couple (Male Version) Castle in Verona has exactly what you’re looking Oscar Madison -- Joe Fiore for! For $0 between noon and 4 p.m. you can go to Felix Ungar -- Aidan Smith 22 Crestmont Road, Verona and see the marvelous Murray -- Matt Hagberg decor of a 1928 Christmas. Speed -- Isaiah Mercado Raine Food Drive - Feeling very generous this Roy -- Brian Boyle holiday weekend? You’re in luck, thanksgiving is Vinnie -- Spencer Wattenberg the busiest time of the year for the Raine Founda- The Pigeon Sisters -- Angela Lemma and Lizzie Powers tion. I know that I will be personally attending the annual Raine Food Drive this year. The date and The Odd Couple (Female Version) times of the event have not been stated but it will be Olive Madison -- Angela Lemma disclosed in the near future. Florence Ungar -- Lizzie Powers Anything Goes - That’s right! Monmouth University Mickey -- Kat Riggi will be performing their rendition of the Broadway Sylvie -- Christine DiNapoli classic “Anything Goes” this November. The perfor- Renee -- Sarah Diggins mances will take place on November 4, 5, 6, 7 at 8 Vera -- Ally Varga p.m., November 8 at 3 p.m., November 11, 12, 13, The Costezuela Brothers -- Joe Fiore and Aidan Smith 14 at 8 p.m., and November 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be ordered online for $25 at http://www.monmouth. The male version is on November 19th and No- edu/templates/EventDetail.aspx?id=40802203405 vember 21st at 7 PM. The female version is on Novem- ber 20th at 7 PM and November 21st at 2 PM. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper CHARLIE BROWN WAMPANOAG HISTORY BY: KIERA MALLEY BY: MATT HAGBERG As October comes to a close, November greets us with warm reds, yellows, and oranges, lining the trees. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here! With Thanksgiving being one of the biggest travel weekends of the year, families all over the country gather around to enjoy each other’s company. With that in mind, many of us have traditions that we follow! I know that in the short time between the Macy’s Thanks- giving Day Parade and dinner, I watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with my family. The Charlie Brown specials have grown into an American classic. From Halloween to Christmas to Valentine’s Day, there’s a Charlie Brown special for nearly every occasion! Although August is designated as Native Ameri- Written by Charles M. Schulz, the Peanuts can History Month, the time which Native Americans specials have rocked American TV’s since 1950! Start- are most mentioned is November. Obviously, Novem- ing as a weekly Sunday morning special, they ran for ber is the time when Thanksgiving occurs. Before the 50 years. They were also consistently printed in news- settlers arrived, Native Americans populated North papers and comic books! After 2000, they were aired America. The group most commonly associated with as reruns or specials. The Thanksgiving special aired Thanksgiving and the settlers are the Wampanoag. The in 1973, soon taking claim as one of the most popular Wampanoag have a rich cultural history full of vibrant specials produced! Following closely behind would tales and colors. obviously be Halloween special, It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966), and a Christmas favorite, A The Wampanoag were a semi-migrant people, Charlie Brown Christmas (1965). moving during the seasons. The women of the tribe Totalling at 45 holiday specials and count- gathered corn, beans, and squash. The men fished or less weekly episodes, Charlie Brown and co carried hunted game, and the hunting grounds were strictly generations of Americans through the years. They are defined by boundaries. They lived in houses called wa- a timeless classic, bringing the same joy to me that tus, which were oval-shaped or round houses that were they brought my parents. The Peanuts gang makes me meant to be easily dismantled. Contrary to popular be- nostalgic for my childhood, when I was able to watch lief, the Wampanoag tribe were a largely monogamous them on more than just special occasions. Bringing people. They also spoke their own language and wrote family and friends together to follow tradition, the in both English and Wampanoag. They often translated Peanuts cartoons have left a mark on American lives. the Bible in schools between English and Wampanoag. So this holiday, sit down with your family and friends and watch Charlie Brown and his friends celebrate their One of the most famous Wampanoag was own Thanksgiving. Tisquantum, or colloquially . He was the man responsible for the relations between the Puritans and the tribe. He also traveled between England and the new colonies more times than any other native.