School Newspaper ssue olume DISPATCH I I, V 47 Huntington High School Oakwood and McKay Roads Huntington, NY 11743 INSIDE THIS PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 15 October 2017 ISSUE: THE KAEPERNICK EFFECT LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE PERSPECTIVE PERSPECTIVE BOYS BY BY ZACH MCGINNISS PETER CICCONE Football is a sport, in the most liter- What does “freedom of speech” SOCCER al of ways, about progress: Its play- mean? Does it mean that we, as a ers move yard by yard, methodical- society, can say whatever we want, ly and strategically, down the field, period? for first downs and then second and No, not really. What it does STUNS then third—a game of steady move- mean is that as citizens we can speak ment and minute measurement. But our minds without the government the drama of the sport often comes arresting us or without being hit in in those instances when, indeed, the the head with a baseball bat. What SUFFOLK slowness of progress becomes quick: it does not mean is that we can say When it comes to soccer at Hunting- the moment the arcing pass finds its whatever we want, whenever we ton, the best word that comes to mind recipient; the moment the tackle is want, without any consequences. to describe it is family. This family evaded and the field is clear and the There has been a lot of contro- has proved everyone wrong by be- runner, weaving and winding, makes versy in the last year about whether coming the 2017 League III Cham- LIBERAL PERSPECTIVE CONSERVATIVE PERSPECTIVE pions, the first time in 28 years. De- CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 spite being predicted for sixth place in their division, the team came out on top with an overall record of 12- 2-2 in league and non league games. Coaches John Pagano and Ja- son Suarez remained confident with their players and focused on one game at a time. Captains Nat Amato, Michael Abbondandelo and Freddy Amador are just a few of the in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Index

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BY SHAYE O’BEIRNE Max Robins I remember being in freshman LAYOUT EDITOR orientation, as summer was slowly Erica Vazquez coming to an end, getting more COPY EDITORS and more anxious about my first Samantha Sgrizzi year of high school. I was scared, Zach McGinniss and didn’t really know what to ex- SPANISH EDITORS pect. Even after the upperclass- Ariana Strieb|Rocío Rivas-Lizama men told me and my fellow fresh- men not to worry, I still had my CONTRIBUTING STAFF doubts. Afroditi Mountanos, Brian Moreria, That was two years ago, Christian Bellissimo, Craig Haas, even though it only feels like two Diya Rai-Gersappe, Dominick Stanley, months ago. Every student was Hannah Bailin, Kerrie Joyce, Huntington Swim Team is all smiles. Kiara Gelbman, Kyra DeSalvo, right when they said that it would the community. Now, I play the Luca Perna, Luke Farrell, Madelyn Kye, go by so quick that you wouldn’t sport I love all year round, I love Nicholas Rowley, Shaye O’Beirne, Peter even believe it. I had wished those my new job, and I’ve joined so Ciccone, Amelia Maggio, Gaia D’Anna last two years away, hoping to just many great clubs, as well as hav- get it over with as soon as pos- ADVISORS ing discovered the countless hob- sible. Now that I can reflect upon bies I’ve fallen in love with doing. Ms. Aimee Antorino, Mr. Edward Florea, and these two years I realize that, deep Mr. Steven Kroll I’ve learned that it doesn’t down, as much as I have wanted matter what people think of you, to make it to the finish line, I hon- as long as you’re doing what you estly don’t want it to be over. love. This is a place to make new In my years at Huntington friends and get out there. Even The Dispatch is Huntington High School’s official stu- High School, the saying, “Hun- though some people you thought dent publication. Written for over 1200 students at- tington is as good as you make it,” tending HHS, The Dispatch is distributed to all stu- you knew may change along the dents, staff and school community members at the really reigns true. If you use the way, don’t let that hold you back, school free of charge. school to your advantage, might because those who mind don’t The Editorial Board is the newspaper’s decision-mak- it be participating in a few clubs, matter and those who matter don’t ing body, organizing and directing its operation. The trying out for some sports, or sim- mind! The bottom line is, even if Dispatch staff has adopted the following editorial pol- icy to express the rights, responsibilities and philoso- ply finding a new hobby you nev- you’re afraid, or shy, or unsure, go phy of the newspaper for the 2016-2017 school year. er thought you’d like, high school for it! You have nothing to lose, The Dispatch of Huntington High School is a public fo- can be an exciting adventure. whether you’re a freshman, soph- rum, with its student editorial board making all deci- Two years ago, I’d laugh if omore, junior, or senior. It’s never sions concerning its content. Unsigned editorials ex- you told me where I’d be today. press the views of the majority of the editorial board. too late to make your mark. At that point, I had never played Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be pub- a sport, never worked a day in my lished as space allows. Letters are preferred signed, • • • but may be published by request. The Editorial Board life, and never really given back to reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clari- ty, and all letters are subject to laws governing obscen- ity, libel, privacy, and disruption of the school process, as are all contents of the paper. Questions, comments, and letters to the editor should be sent electronically to [email protected] or submitted to The Dispatch mailbox located in the main office.

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Huntington High School’s iconic shield display in the 2016 Homecoming Parade. The Dispatch October 20 3 AN HISTORIC DAY FOR HUNTINGTON son. committee mainly and veteran, decided BY GAIA D’ANNA The Demo- consists of hand- to challenge Council- cratic Committee of picked members, the woman Edwards to This past September has taken the town Huntington is made committee tends to a primary. To hold a 12th was, without 364 years to properly up of individuals select candidates who primary, the candi- a doubt, a day that execute a town’s con- who are appoint- will continue provid- date must get 1,000 will go down in Hun- stitutional respon- ed by members, or ing favors to their do- signatures from reg- tington history. For sibilities, letting the people who receive nors, such as devel- istered Democrats the first time in the Democrats of Hun- a number of signa- opers who financially of the township. town’s history, there tington decide who tures from registered supported the town’s Knowing the com- was a Democratic they believe is the Democrats in the previous Democratic mittee would con- Primary for town su- best person to rep- township. If you are candidates. This year, test the validity of not a member of the each signature, he pervisor. You might resent their party, so You can’t even be wondering why it I’ll tell you the rea- Democratic Commit- garnered double the tee, you can’t even submit a ques- amount of signatures submit a question to tion to the com- required. Although the committee--even mittee--even if Mr. St. George didn’t if you are a registered you are a regis- succeed in winning Democrat. Typically tered democrat. the primary, the day this group decides still marks an impor- who will run in the the committee put up tant turning point Democrat Party for Councilwoman Trac- for the town which town supervisor and ey Edwards as their will hopefully result who will run for selection to take over in more primaries in town board, without for Frank Petrone, the town’s future. the citizens of Hun- the incumbent town tington having a say supervisor. • • • in the matter. Darryl St. Because the George, a teacher Darryl St. George and Tracy Edwards HUNTINGTON BOYS SOCCER SUCCESS CONTINUED FROM COVER the right. Of course credibly talented Rentsch and Mike up top is the target players on the team. Abbondandolo cre- man striker and re- At the goal is ate plays as the out- liable finisher, Luis captain Nat Amato, side backs. In the Ortiz. who has had game- midfield, multiple Substitutions winning saves, and players move around play a significant role is arguably the best with Freddie Ama- as well. Kolby Rap- goalie in the coun- to, Alex Rivera, and pel and Tyler Abe- ty. On defense, Jose Eren Aydin. Outside din come in as goal- Turcios and John- strikers are Freddy ies for Nat Amato. ny Tucker hold the Amador on the left Christian Bellissimo, Boys’ varsity soccer head coach John Pagano. center, while Julien and Manny Reyes on Nick Thompson, The other strikers are and Juan Salamanca Christian Garay and replace the outside Oscar Cordova. All Are You Feeling Passionate backs while Edwin Rodriguez and Aidan With this team’s About A Topic? Write About It! Forbes go on for the potential, we The Dispatch is always looking for writers and photog- center backs. In the haven’t seen midfield, Jack Lang- anything yet! raphers to submit articles they feel passionately about. ton, Luke Luckow and Carmine Dei- Drop in during one of our Weekly eso provide a strong twenty-eight players Wednesday Meetings after school center while Carlos of the largest soc- or Reyes, Junior Flores, cer roster in years are Hector Martinez, and mentioned, as they Contact Max Robins about submit- Josh Yanuck use their all play an important ting your work for The Dispatch. speed at the outside role on the team. midfield positions. In the first dispatch hufsd edu @ @ . CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 The Dispatch 4 October 20 enact that violence. demagoguery broad- They are protesting, cast at the volume of more broadly, the a klaxon.” THE KAEPERNICK EFFECT ways racism gets cod- Here in Trump’s ified in America, the words, tweeted and ways it’s expanded from a personal evil The president THE LIBERAL PERSPECTIVE into a societal one. had, once again, when somebody dis- mocking John Mc- Trump’s words misrepresented BY respects our flag, to Cain, Iran, and the ZACH MCGINNISS willfully elided all of the situation. say, ‘get that son of leader of North Ko- those sentiments. To a b**ch off the field CONTINUED FROM rea (“Little Rocket his rallied fans, they yelled, were the eco- right now, out? He’s FRONT PAGE. Man,” the president warned ominously of nomic realities of fired,’” the presi- taunted) Trump dou- it to the 15-yard line, the “son of a b**ch” football, ownership dent said, efficient- bled down on his Fri- who “disrespects our and physical labor, and then the 10, and ly combining a slur then the 5, and then day-night slights. “If flag.” The president’s being tauntingly ra- with a reality-TV a player wants the harsh condemna- cialized. Here was the end. Those are catchphrase. He con- the moments that privilege of making tions of protesting the president of the tinued, “you know, millions of dollars athletes, as well as United States, flirt- make the difference some owner is going between wins and in the NFL, or other Trump’s recent de- ing once again not to do that. He’s gon- leagues,” he wrote, mand for an apology just with casual au- losses. They are the na say, ‘that guy dis- moments that make “he or she should from ESPN’s Jemele thoritarianism, but respects our flag, he’s not be allowed to dis- Hill, “stand in stark with overt racism. the game what it is. fired.’ And that own- History moves respect … our Great contrast to his ear- Here he was again in a similar way. Its purposely misunder- events proceed me- standing the First thodically until, in- Amendment. Here spired by a split-sec- was a man who had ond happening—a full-throatedly sup- perfect pass, a sur- ported free speech prise tackle, a mo- as it applies to col- ment of quiet human lege campuses, refus- ingenuity—they race ing to acknowledge forward. This week- those rights as ap- end, #TakeAKnee, plied to black sports the small-turned- figures. widespread protest, It was too became one of those much. And so, liter- moments. ally and otherwise, It started, as NFL players, athletes things so often do, from other sports, team owners, coach- with the president. Buffalo Bills players take a knee during the national anthem of an NFL game. On Friday night at es, spectators and American Flag (or lier, sluggish reaction others, took a knee. a rally in Alabama, er, they don’t know Country) and should to the white suprem- Shahid Khan, as one U.S. territory it. They don’t know stand for the Nation- acist protest in Char- the NFL’s only Mus- reeled from a hu- it. They’re friends of al Anthem. If not, lottesville, in which lim owner, joined in; manitarian crisis and mine, many of them. YOU’RE FIRED. a counter-protester, before his Jackson- another lay under They don’t know it. Find something else Heather Heyer, was threat of a nuclear They’ll be the most ville Jaguars faced attack, Trump en- to do!” killed, allegedly by a the Baltimore Ra- popular person, for a white supremacist.” couraged NFL fran- week. They’ll be the Here, in vens in London, he chise owners to fire Trump’s words, were They represent, as locked arms with his most popular person The New Yorker’s Da- players who kneeled in the country.” the economic reali- team during Wemb- in protest during the ties of football taunt- vid Remnick put it, ley Stadium’s rendi- On Saturday, “the same sort of singing of the na- the president repeat- ingly racialized. tion of the Ameri- tional anthem. ed the sentiments, The president The players are can anthem. John “Wouldn’t you this time on Twit- had, once again, mis- Harbaugh, the Ra- not, as a whole, vens’ coach, did the love to see one of ter. Among tweets represented the situ- protesting the these NFL owners, ation. The players are same. The Eagles, not, as a whole, pro- national an- players and coaches testing the national them. alike, locked arms in anthem. They are Philadelphia as mili- not protesting the racial signaling that tary jets performed followed the fascist flag. They are pro- a flyover before their and white-suprema- testing police brutal- game against the Gi- cist rally in Charlot- ity against African ants. The Giants did tesville, Virginia. It is the same. In Buffalo, Americans. They are no longer a matter of protesting the lack of dozens of members ‘dog whistling.’ This of the Broncos took legal accountability is a form of racial Cleveland Browns players kneel during the national anthem. for the officers who CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 The Dispatch October 20 a knee. In Charlotte, duce him at a rally in ty in our country and understand the over- the field today 5in ten of the Saints sat Buffalo, I did that. our culture… Divi- whelming force for part because of the during the anthem. But I’m reading these sive comments like good our clubs and league-wide back- Rex Ryan, the comments and it’s players represent in lash against his po- former coach of the appalling to me and They were pro- our communities.” litical views. Despite Jets and Bills—who I’m sure it’s appalling testing...the ways Unity is easy, this, he is in a sense had introduced then- to almost any citi- racism gets codi- as both a sentiment still playing. With candidate Trump at zen in our country. It fied in America. and a hashtag on In- him and around him, a 2016 rally in Buf- should be.” stagram; in practice, slowly and then all at falo—told Sunday Roger Goodell, on the field, it can once, we as a country N.F.L. Countdown, the commissioner of these demonstrate be much harder to have begun to unite- “I’ll be honest with the NFL, joined in: an unfortunate lack realize. Colin Kae- -one knee at a time. you. Because I sup- “The NFL and our of respect for the pernick, the player ported Donald players are at our NFL, our great game whose protest is be- • • • Trump. When he best when we help and all of our play- ing replicated this asked me to intro- create a sense of uni- ers, and a failure to weekend, is not on to our economy. We are a mixed econ- omy, meaning that THE CONSERVATIVE both the government and the people have a say in what goods PERSPECTIVE are produced, how We live in a country they are produced, BY where the national and for whom they PETER CICCONE are produced. For government tends Players join together to protest against racial injustice. to--and was designed the most part, as the CONTINUED FROM of those abilities, not the demands made to--take a backseat in people have decided, FRONT PAGE. the government. by their customers, the lives of citizens the only true govern- professional athletes Do you see where the fans of profes- and private business- ment interference in should stand for the I’m headed here? sional football. es. To the found- private business is in National Anthem. In The teams that play Who knows ers, the government the form of regula- 2016, NFL quarter- for the NFL would who these players should not be too tion, not total con- back Colin Kaeper- be our example pri- will offend when nick decided he was they refuse to stand “not going to stand for the National An- up to show pride in them? NFL ratings a flag for a country have gone down in that oppresses black the last year, which, people and people of while subject to color.” opinion, may have I am not going had something to do to get into the racial with these protests. aspect of the protests And, to the because I do not be- managers, why con- lieve that is appropri- tinue to sign a play- ate. I will, however, er who deters fans make a different ar- (and thus ratings gument: should these and money)? These peaceful protesters athletes’ contracts be allowed to pro- are not concrete, so ceed? Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reed kneeling during National Anthem before NFL game. they should be care- In the privacy ful about how they powerful and should trol. The govern- of their own homes, vate business, and choose to express only take care of real ment does not create absolutely. The first those teams’ man- themselves. Their necessities, such as a private business’ amendment to our agers would be the freedom of speech is dealing with other code of conduct, nor Constitution states people in charge of not protected in the nations and print- that “Congress shall said private business. workplace, rather it’s ing money; the rest Not only are make no law...abridg- Colin Kaepernick, controlled by their should be up to the ing the freedom of these protests in- along with all of his bosses. people. speech…” As a re- appropriate, but colleagues, has every Take in school, Because of the sult, people can say they just ruin right to protest the for instance, how somewhat limited na- what they want in the game. flag and national an- we aren’t allowed to ture of our Constitu- private and fear no them in the privacy say and do certain tional Republic, ev- consequences. of their own homes. things even though eryday citizens have does it tell the per- But at work, as But as employees of that inability tech- been able to shape the son in charge of that athletes paid to play a private business, nically violates our course of their lives business when to and to entertain the they are subject to Constitutional right more so than in any fire an employee; the American public, the rules imposed by to free speech. Our other place on Earth. person in charge of no, absolutely not. their managers and This partly translates a the business has all CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 The Dispatch 6 October 20 women have been choice. Everyone is beaten up or rejected entitled to their own GLOBAL FEMINISM by their families for opinion, but non- refusing to wear the zines, TV, or celeb- person when they are Some argue BY AMELIA Hijab.” rity lifestyles.” Khan, choosing to wear the that hijabs al- MAGGIO like many other Mus- headcovering. Some even cite lim women, feel as Faisal Saeed that the Quran does lows people to be It’s funny to think though they are safe Al Mutar (a male), not even specifically seen more as in- that a piece of cloth from the constant founder of Global state that hijabs are dividuals and to can be a statement, a focus of vanity that Secular Humanist mandatory; in verse be treated with form of self expres- is prevalent in West- Movement, is hesi- 24:31, the Quran respect. sion, and even a po- ern culture. Many tant about the reli- says: “Tell the be- litical issue. Cloth- people even use their gious freedom sup- lieving women to ing is important to hijab as a symbol of posedly associated avert their eyes, and muslims who have almost everyone- safeguard their pri- never faced this kind feminism, claiming People still -it’s an extension of that it is a way for vate parts, and not to of polarity, come oneself, and can be am woman to control wear their head expose their attrac- from an extreme deeply meaningful, her own body in a coverings even tions except what is place of privilege to even religious. way that no man can. when they are visible. And let them simply say, “just take Almost every Some argue that hi- faced with over- wrap their shawls it off.” When debat- religion has a form jabs allows people to whelming preju- (khimar) around their ing this issue it is al- of head covering for breast lines, and re- be seen more as an dice. ways important to women: Christians individuals and to be veal their attractions recognize and under- have habits, the Jew- treated with respect. with the hijab. He only before their stand different per- ish have tichel (veils) What’s shock- says, “many women husbands ….” What spectives. If a person and sheitel (wigs), ing about this is that who wear the hi- all of these instances wants to wear a hijab and Muslims have people still wear their jab even in Western don’t acknowledge because they feel that hijabs and burqas. head coverings even countries are forced is that the people in it makes them closer For years there has when they are faced to wear it due to a these cases are being to god, so be it, no been debate about with overwhelming pressure from soci- forced to wear their person in any culture headcoverings in Is- prejudice and even ety or their families. hijabs. should be forced to lam and whether or physical violence ev- I personally know Ultimately, it is dress a specific way. not they are forms ery time they walk of cases in which a matter of personal • • • of gender-based op- out of the door as a pression. result. In a time peri- There are com- od that is marked by pelling arguments inter-religious ten- from both Muslims sion and terrorism, and non-Muslims people are using the for both sides. Many hijab as a symbol of Many people solidarity and resis- tance to Islamopho- argue that along bia. with wearing a On the oppo- hijab comes op- site side of the spec- pression associ- trum, many people ated with Islam. argue that along with wearing a hi- people who wear a jab comes oppres- hijab on a daily ba- sion associated with sis feel as though islam. These people it is liberating, but argue that headcov- there are also mus- erings symbolize that lim people who feel women are consid- it is a symbol of the ered “second class patriarchal nature of citizens” in the mus- Islam. lim religion. There Naza Khan, have been many in- founder of World stances of women, Hijab Day, claims and even children her head covering becoming victims makes her feel liber- of crimes surround- ated, saying, “I see ing refusal of wear- the hijab as a symbol ing hijabs. The most of freedom because insidious form of with it, I no longer violence surrounding have to comply with the hijab is the im- the expected stan- mense mental pres- dards of the society sure that surrounds a showcased by maga- The Dispatch October 207 DISAPPEARING FEMINISTS BY CRAIG HAAS The First Lady of However, many the United States, internet trolls totally Melania Trump, re- disregarded her sig- cently astonished nificant speech and many world leaders began to bully Mela- during her United nia on social media Nations speech with because of her choice a bright pink dress of wardrobe. One by Delpozo, a luxury pret-a-couture fash- These advo- ion brand. cates are all talk Melania’s with little-to-no speech was on the action. These modern day topic hypocrites are of cyberbullying and Melania Trump addresses the United Nations general assembly. the dangers of bully- the real bullies tention to her speech? Trump. While these won’t follow up on ing. “When we join above all else. NO-WHERE! Femi- highly-recognized their useless words together as parents nists such as Beyon- feminists preach ac- that encourage fe- caring for children, troll even compared cé, Patricia Arquette, ceptance, tolerance, Almost no news whether they live in Melania’s appearance Lena Dunham, and and female empow- our own families, to the “blueberry girl Hillary Clinton have erment, they seem anchors or ce- across the street, from Willy Wonka.” all disappeared after to disregard their lebrities brought across the nation, or Instead of hav- one of their fellow beliefs and allow for up the topic or across the globe, we ing many women be- women was dragged other women to be decided to de- side her defending in the mud. These bullied. These advo- fend her. For such a fig- her choice of ward- widely known wom- cates are all talk with ure like the First robe, almost no news en who are praised little-to-no action. male-superiority. Lady, one would anchors or celebrities for being advocates These hypocrites are Feminism has assume that brought up the topic of feminism all al- the real bullies above hit a new-low with feminists would or decided to defend lowed the FLOTUS all else. the lack of defense her. However, when to be trolled because For such a fig- for the FLOTUS stand up and people insulted the she was a conserva- ure like the First and should be ques- defend her. casual style of pre- tive and wasn’t on Lady, one would as- tioned amongst all vious FLOTUS, Mi- their political side. sume that feminists, women who consider claim our respon- chelle Obama, femi- This “hide- above all people, themselves feminists. sibility to the next nists gathered aside and-go-seek” game would stand up to Shouldn’t feminists generation to ensure on TV and social is here to prove that defend her. It’s one give support to all they are prepared to media to stand by her modern day femi- thing if feminists do women, no matter accept the torch of side. But, where were nism is rather selec- not agree with the their political side or leadership for the all of the feminists tive as long as they president, but there last name? world of tomorrow,” to defend Melania’s are conservative or is no reason to pro- she said. style, or to bring at- have the last name mote a cause if they • • • The Dispatch 8 October 20 TRUMP VS. KIM JONG-UN: SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED? back in the news, would be met with sults to be humor- as anything new, BY DOMINICK this time with leader “fire and fury” if ous, they bring up a as this has all hap- STANLEY Kim Jong-un and they put the United more morbid ques- pened before with President Trump States at risk, and tion: is this it? Could previous adminis- Having entered the going head to head. even went as far as this be the breaking trations. One of eighth month of his As the two hurl in- referring to Kim point with North the most famous presidency, Presi- sults back and forth, Jong-un as “Rock- Korea? Years of in- points in which ten- dent Trump has fi- nally had his first As the two hurl major test on the insults back and issue of North Ko- forth, the ever- rea. present fear of An omnipres- nuclear war ent irritant in dis- cussions of US grows larger. foreign policy, espe- sions seemed to be cially those regard- at their highest was ing our alliances during the Obama with South Korea administration, and Japan (along when Seth Rogen with our economic and James Franco rival, China), North debuted the now in- Korea has remained famous film, The In- secluded and alone terview in which the from most of the duo was tasked with world during its conducting a secret relatively short ex- the ever-present et Man” during an tense relations with undercover mission istence. Despite its fear of nuclear war address to the en- the hermit kingdom, to North Korea isolation and small tire United Nations through its insulting in order to assas- size, it is incredibly President Trump general assembly. of our state lead- sinate Kim Jong- vital to the future doesn’t believe Kim proceeded to ers and testing of Un. This was of of our relationship the country has refer to Trump as a nuclear weaponry, course countered by with East Asia, as time to wait. “mentally deranged have never resulted threats from Kim well as the world at dotard” (dotard in outright conflict himself, asking that large. grows larger. meaning a “senile between the two production be shut Not so long These threats old man”) only powers. While ten- down. When the after its previous have not been to heightening ten- sions are always fair- movie was not tak- nuclear scare during any degree mild- sions even further. ly high, the North en out of theaters, the Obama admin- mannered; Trump While at first Koreans only end the North Korean istration, this small recently announced glance one might up back in the news government hacked yet powerful nation that North Korea consider these in- whenever there’s into Sony Pictures has found itself another nuclear test, entertainment and or a small skirmish made terroristic with the South Ko- threats to cinemas reans on the DMZ who planned on or the Japanese in showing the film. the sea of Japan. Another in- So what is it then? stance of what Are we doomed for seemed like a break- a nuclear armaged- ing point that fiz- don with those darn zled out was in communists? 2010, with the noto- To put it rious ROKS Cheon- bluntly, the answer an sinking. This was to that question is when a South Ko- no. Nothing go- rean navy ship, the ing on in the world Cheonan, was sail- today between the ing in South Korean Kim regime and the waters when it was Trump administra- sunk by a North tion should be seen CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE The Dispatch CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS PAGE October 20 9 Korean torpedo, happen as long as CONSERVATIVE PERSPECTIVE the government to killing 46 people on the Kim Regime re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 get involved in pri- board. This caused mains in power. free speech does not egon. And, despite vate businesses, international out- That said, the extend to the work- all of these peoples’ so for him to ad- rage, a condemna- question returns: do place, whether that is differing political vocate for the fir- tion of the attack we have anything a part-time job, a ca- views, they could ing of these play- from then-President reer, or school, and put politics aside ers is overstepping Barack Obama, and Is this it? Could that is a fundamen- and come together his bounds. I get it. a United Nations this be the tal reality that can- to enjoy football on He’s trying to show investigation into breaking point not escape our con- Sunday evenings. the American peo- the attack. with North Ko- sciences. Not only are these ple that he’s on the In total, since same page as them, rea? NFL players protests inappro- the end of the Ko- should not bring priate, but they just which does not go rean war, there have their political opin- ruin the game. unappreciated. But been over 220 iso- to fear from what ions into the sport Finally, about in my opinion, he lated incidents of seem like rising ten- because it is (or President Trump’s should keep that North Korean prov- sions? No, there was) one of the few comments on this opinion to himself ocation towards ei- is nothing to fear. unifying factors in issue. Of course he and let the sports ther the US directly The US and North this country. Think is allowed to have teams managers de- or our allies in South Korea’s complicat- about it: this conti- an opinion, as he is a cide for themselves Korea and Japan. ed relationship will nental empire is so citizen of this coun- what they should do With North Korea continue to have its culturally diverse, try just as much as about their protest- back in the news ups and downs, and from Maine to Mis- your mailman. As ing players. once again, it’s im- travel in and out of sissippi, to Colo- I said before, it is • • • portant to remem- the news cycle every rado to Iowa to Or- inappropriate for ber the offtenness few months or so, of these incidents, just as it always has. and that spasmodic As was once said, bursts of tension “there’s nothing to between North Ko- fear but fear itself,” rea and the US are and North Korea is not only common, no exception. but will continue to • • • HUNTINGTON SERVICE CLUBS

Huntington High School’s Mock Trial team, with captain Max Robins front and center. YOU CAN JOIN! dent Mardnie Men- the Huntington tion to mock trial tor and Co-Vice High School Mock teams around the BY ALYSSA BEFUMO President Quinn Trial team is ready entire state. Blackburn hope to to take on anoth- Co-President expand AWOD’s er case. The team Max Robins is ex- AWOD hull Intermediate, influence through- made it to last year’s cited to kick off the where students meet out Huntington this Suffolk Sweet 16 season. “We per- A World of Differ- with all fifth grade year. “We would love round before falling formed really well ence (AWOD) is classes to work on to become more in- to Miller Place at last year, and I know Huntington High specific issues they volved by volunteer- the Cohalan Court that with more prac- School’s anti-bias face in their school ing at the local food Complex in Central tice we can excel and tolerance train- environment. Last pantry and possibly Islip. even further,” Rob- ing club. Members May, AWOD com- meeting with mem- Local attor- ins says. If you have attend two trainings pleted a successful bers of the PTSA neys Xavier Palacios an interest in the a year, one in the training with the to spread our mes- and Jack Piana serve law, acting, research, winter and one in kids by working on sage,” Mentor says. as the club’s legal public speaking or the spring, in order ways to combat cy- Their fall training is advisors, and Mrs. the criminal justice to receive the tools ber bullying, cultur- scheduled for Oc- Buchalter and Mrs. system, please come and skills needed to al insensitivity, and tober 17th in Room Biagi are the faculty see Mrs. Biagi in be an effective and low self esteem. 201. advisors. In the up- room 201. socially-aware mem- AWOD plans coming season, the ber of the commu- to focus their Mock Trial team will prepare GRAND- nity. 2017-2018 train- a criminal case as- FRIENDS AWOD partic- ing around positive After a successful signed by the New Recently when asked ipates in an annual thinking and resil- 2016-2017 season, York Bar Associa- field trip to Wood- ience. Club Presi- CONTINUE ON PAGE 12 The Dispatch 10 October 20 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT THOMAS EDGAR-MCNERNEY My name is Thomas Edgar-McNerney, and I’m in 12th grade. During my time in high school, I have taken Mrs. Mohanty’s computer graphics courses, ending with AP 2D design which I completed in my junior year. Although I’m not currently enrolled in any particular art class, I remain active and involved with the Art Honor Society, and continue with digital art in my free time outside of school. My piece titled, The Future is Chrome, revolves around the idea of the human destruction of nature, and how technol- ogy is altering the way we interact with it. I decided to create the frog from distorted machine parts to reflect the threat that a robotically-dominated world could hold. I created the other piece, Miles to Go Before I Sleep, very late at night to see how sleep deprivation would affect the creativity and content of my art. While I’m not specifically applying to an art school, I’m planning on taking on a double-major in digital art & animation, and computer science. Thomas Edgar-McNerney’s The Future is Chrome, 2017

Thomas Edgar-McNerney’s Miles to Go, 2017 The Dispatch October 2011 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT ERICA VAZQUEZ My name is Erica Vazquez and I am in 12th grade. Being injured so many times has intrigued me with the human anatomy. I’ve delved into the world of how bones and muscles operate, and how they work together in order to perform everyday tasks, such as walking, picking up a cup, or simply typing this article. This interest is evident in my art, as everything I digitally paint has something to do with the human body. Head in the Stars is one of my favor- ites, not only because of the time it took to create, but because of the message be- hind it. The star constellation map pro- vokes how the brain is like a complicated map that has has endless locations paired with unlimited functions. Similar to space, the brain is like a giant question mark. Al- though we have a degree of knowledge, there is plenty more to learn. Feuilles de la Main (which translates to hand leaves) is another one of my fa- vorite pieces because of its simplicity. Think about what your hands do, and how essential they are for survival. We consider Erica Vazquez’s Head in the Stars, 2017 them to be such simple mechanisms, but they are actually extremely complex when the nerves, bones, and muscles that com- pose them are taken into account. While at face value my piece may appear to be just a hand with leaves, think about the detail and complexity that lies behind the sur- face. Overall, digital painting is what makes me happy. I plan on majoring in exercise science, so that I keep learning about the human body, and hopefully be able to paint it in the future too.

Erica Vazquez’s Feuilles de la Main, 2017 Erica Vazquez’s Bird Cage, 2017 The Dispatch 12 October 20 DRESS CODES: WHAT’S “APPROPRIATE” ANYMORE? shared, “I think it’s BY KERRIE JOYCE wrong to tell a girl she can’t wear some- thing when she feels Have you ever been good and confident “dress-coded,” or in it. It diminishes told to change be- their self-esteem cause your outfit and is objectifying was “inappropri- girls.” ate”? I sure know Do we ever I have, along with ask ourselves why several other girls school dress codes who I’ve spoken to forbid clothing that about this problem. shows shoulders, One female or is considered to student shared her be too “revealing”? personal experience If a boy is distract- with me. She said, ed by a girl’s cloth- “on the last day of ing, why is it that school sophomore Example dress code illustration courtesy of Vista Grande Elementary School. the girl is punished? and rape culture by legs. School dress all people, why do year, I walked into Shouldn’t, instead, the school in the suggesting that girls codes that discour- we have rules that the boy be disci- put a target on their age girls from wear- shame girls for wear- morning, and I im- plined for not pay- mediately got dress backs depending on ing clothes that ing clothes that they ing attention to the the clothing they show shoulders or feel confident wear- coded; I was told lesson? that my dress was wear? midriffs are unfair ing? We come to Granted, parts The part of and harmful; they school to learn and too short and my of dress code are shoulders could not dress code that fo- teach a backward socialize--everyone reasonable, such cuses on length is lesson that young should be able to show. It was an off as the banning of the shoulder dress, also incredibly un- women must be feel like they are in clothing that pro- fair to taller girls modest to be re- a comfortable and and I was wearing motes drug use and heels as well.” She because skirts and spected. safe environment in violence. However, shorts will always In a school Huntington. was told to change are we not simply her clothes and also appear shorter on where we encourage • • • promoting violence people with longer acceptance towards CONTINUED FROM arts and crafts while PAGE 9 fostering relation- what we do I had to ships, caroling for think, what don’t we the holidays, run- do? GrandFriends ning food drives, is an intergenera- and our “piece de tional community resistance” our Se- service based club nior, Senior Prom, that’s main focus we really do it all. is to work with the This year we are ex- elderly in our com- cited to announce a munity and to help new “pen pal” pro- make their lives a gram that we will be bit sweeter. participating in on Besides mak- a national level. So ing new friends, ex- come join us. Our ploring elder issues, club is run for you, practicing leader- GrandFriends hosts Huntington’s annual senior, senior prom. by you and your peers, and we’re al- ship skills, and hav- ous activities. From ing baskets to be visiting senior liv- ing monthly meet- ways welcoming Safe Halloween and donated to our lo- ing facilities, play- new ideas, energy ings, we partake in building Thanksgiv- cal senior center, to ing BINGO, doing a plethora of vari- and heart!

What is Chris’ last name? ANSWERS ON PAGE 18 The Dispatch October 2013 THE HUNTINGTON KEY CLUB: THE “KEY” TO SUCCESS

An event that low Blue Devils, lo- President (Maggie the chance to create BY SAMANTHA stands out beyond cal businesses, and Giles), and Trea- a direct impact on SGRIZZI the countless oth- the district, we were surer (Gaia D’anna) the lives of others- I have been a part ers is K-Factor: able to raise over in Finley; this tradi- -an experience truly of multiple clubs The Huntington $7,000--all donated tion is now continu- different from the and organizations Key Club’s talent to funding Rachel’s ously carried out impersonal nature that our school of- show. As I’m sure treatments. by Key Club every of traditional fund- fers, yet Key Club most of you know, Key Club has December. Our to- raising. is one that has al- last year’s show was a busy schedule in tal of over $2,000 In essence, ways stood out to different from any the winter as well; last year in sales sin- whether it’s run- me. Key Club is the other produced; the our most popular cerely highlights the ning Huntington largest and oldest funds were not just events are the Sears impact a group of High School’s blood service organiza- donated to cancer Shopping Tour individuals can have drives, creating tion in the world, research but were and the Make-A- when they come Thanksgiving food dedicated to help- used to support one Wish Foundation. together for their baskets, or host- ing the community, of our own, Rachel The Make-A-Wish community. ing a toy drive for whether it is local, Antorino. Through Foundation’s goal The Sears the Family Service regional, or even na- the help of not only is to grant the wish Shopping tour is one League, Key Club is tional. Huntington our club members of every child di- of the fan favorites always striving for High School’s chap- but the school as a agnosed with a life- amongst club mem- new ways to benefit ter of Key Club has whole, the message threatening medical bers. This unique our community. The truly flourished into “#rachelstrong” condition. Selling service event allows experiences, along a community of its spread through- Key Club mem- with friendships out the commu- Key Club is al- bers from all over that I’ve gained own. ways striving The officers nity. Words are not Suffolk County to through being a part who run key club, able to describe for new ways to provide local chil- of this club are gen- along with the the overwhelming benefit our com- dren with clothes uinely unparalleled. members who join, empathetic atmo- munity. for the winter. We I can say with com- truly want to make sphere created that get the opportunity plete certainty that a difference in the night. The experi- holiday cards to to personally shop participating in Key lives of others; I ence of being able raise money for a at Sears with them Club for the length have seen this first to contribute to the child enrolled in the side by side, helping of my high school hand as both a four- rallying of an en- Make-A-Wish Suf- to pick out a new career has not only year member and tire community for folk County Chap- pair of Nike sneak- benefited the com- through my senior such a meaning- ter program was a ers, or the much munity but forever officer position as ful cause was truly tradition started by needed fluffy winter changed my life for Publicist. one-of-a-kind.With our President (Er- coat. The Shopping the better. the support of fel- ica Vazquez), Vice Tour gives members • • • How often does Bella make chemistry jokes?

ANSWERS ON PAGE 18 The Dispatch 14 October 20 CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE GLOBAL WARMING BY JULIA GILES

Many of you may sible to live on. have heard of a lit- I, as a person tle thing called cli- who lives on the mate change (insert planet, really don’t immediate angry re- want that to hap- sponses to this arti- pen, and can safely cle). I know, I know, say that a majority a lot of you don’t of Americans don’t want to hear about want that to hap- this scientifically- pen either. Howev- proven phenome- er, many members non, but at least let of the government me explain why it’s have been doing so important. I hate the timeless tradi- to sound like a con- tion of denying in- spiracy nut, but the disputable facts. current government Our current presi- is indeed false, in- icies, with some say- fort to protect the doesn’t want you to dent has said that cluding one man ing that his efforts environment. Re- hear about it either. “climate change is who said, “the world could even escalate cycle stuff, turn off For a quick ex- a hoax created by is getting warmer climate change. So, the lights when you planation, climate China,” and pulled because humans what can we do to leave a room, walk change is the steady out of the Paris Cli- have warm bodies.” stop this? Well first to more places--you warming of the at- mate Accord for Even oil companies off, if someone tries can even protest mosphere due to these reasons, along are getting in on to say that climate oil companies who overuse of fossil fu- with some nonsense this, with many pay- change is a hoax, deny this stuff. It’s els. Scientists have about America be- ing for studies to look them in the not a lot, but if we continually sup- ing screwed over by contradict scientific eyes and tell them work together, we ported these claims; the accords. facts--all with no they’re wrong. Do can stop the world many have said that President repercussions from it with your friends, from literally flood- in twenty years, the Trump’s adminis- the government. your senators, even ing over. effects of climate tration has followed As you may your president if you change will become suit, with many Re- have guessed, many get lucky enough. • • • irreversible and the publicans saying scientists are horri- Second, we should planet nearly impos- that climate change fied by Trump’s pol- all make more ef- The Dispatch October 2015 CASSINI MISSION TO SATURN BY HANNAH BAILIN For the past twenty ages from Cassini’s Some of Cas- questions to re- dard team expertly years, the Cassini Mission to Saturn, sini’s most amaz- searchers. Could executed the “grand spacecraft has been ing discoveries life develop this far finale” of the Cas- orbiting Saturn re- Another moon, were on Saturn’s away from the “hab- sini Mission--an cording data. Even Enceladus, was moons. Titan, Sat- itable zone” of our impressive 22 dives as its lifespan ap- discovered to urn’s largest moon, solar system? What through Saturn’s proaches its final have oceans of is a planet with life has developed? rings. By using Sat- moments, Cassini water beneath an atmosphere of How does this tie urn’s gravitational continues to help propylene, though back to the evolu- pull, Cassini sling- scientists on the its thick surface thanks to Cassini tion of the universe, shotted around the Goddard team in of ice. we now know it to and planets like our planet while collect- their understand- have a second cloud own? The possi- ing its final data and ing of Saturn, our New provided by the of ice. Another bilities are endless. images. Finally, on solar system, and York Times , contain moon, Enceladus, However, this mis- September 15, Cas- the complex evolu- phenomenal pho- was discovered to sion alone didn’t sini journeyed into tionary processes in the atmosphere of play. Saturn. At 70,000 In 1997, Cas- miles per hour, Cas- sini launched for sini flew, thrusters its seven-year long firing to keep the journey to Saturn spacecraft upright. (slated to finally ar- Until the very end, rive in 2004). Dur- Cassini continued ing this time, Cassini to send data back was able to com- to Earth, includ- plete a flyby of Jupi- ing hazy, up close ter--a difficult feat. images of Saturn. However, this was At 7:55 A.M. EDT not the only flyby (7:55 A.M. EST), the spacecraft com- the Goddard Team pleted. For thirteen lost contact with years, Cassini orbit- Cassini, marking the ed Saturn alongside end of the 20-year its 62 moons locat- long mission. ed around its rings. NASA will With the continue to work Composite Infra- on new spacecraft red Spectrometer that will journey or CIRS, terabytes tos of Saturn and have oceans of wa- have the luxury of back to Saturn, and of data and images its rings from the ter beneath its thick time, or fuel, to an- potentially further were sent back to flybys Cassini per- surface of ice. The swer the plethora into the depths of Earth. CIRS was formed. The article Goddard team cer- of questions in the our solar system. To able to generate additionally pres- tainly did not expect wake of this discov- keep up with news photos by detect- ents a handful of this moon to have ery. of NASA discover- ing light and ob- Saturn’s moons, in- geysers that shoot With little fuel ies, or even to look taining colors from cluding some foot- out from the South left, the Goddard radiation imprints notes about the dis- Pole into space, fall- Team had decided it the spacecraft’s sys- Until the very coveries made by ing back to the sur- would be too risky tem recorded in its end, Cassini Cassini during its face as snow. Cassini to let Cassini float flybys. The 100 im- mission as well. flew through these in space once its continued to geysers, collect- propellant ran out. send data back ing data about their If the spacecraft is to Earth. composition. The taken in by the grav- spacecraft was able itational pull of any back at the amazing to detect microbial of Saturn’s moons, work of the God- life, jump-starting it could potentially dard Team, follow an entirely new mis- crash, contaminat- @nasa and @nasa- sion for the future. ing future research goddard on Insta- The appear- sites, as well as the gram, or check out ance of water this habitable moons Ti- their website, www. far out in space, has tan and Enceladus. nasa.gov! opened up lots of Instead, the God- • • • The Dispatch 16 October 20 FROM TAYLOR SWIFT TO 1989 BY LUKE FARRELL

When I heard that Taylor Swift is set to release her sixth studio album, Reputation, in November I thought to myself, what are my favorite Taylor Swift songs? Although I am not a huge Taylor Swift fan, she is no doubt a huge influence in the music world. I took my favorite song from each of her studio albums, and I highly recommending giving them a listen. Enjoy!

Only Me Album: Taylor Swift

Swift’s self titled debut album had eleven songs on the original, physi- cal edition of the album, though this song was not one of them. “Only Me” came with the reissued version of the album in 2008. The song has a nice, peppy step with a consistent tempo throughout its upbeat lyrics. It’s a real shame it wasn’t.

Change Album: Fearless

“Change” was part of the AT&T soundtrack for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China and was then added to her Fearless album. “Change” is an inspirational song about revolution. Anyone who is going through a tough time and thinks that they won’t get out are sure to be uplifted with this great motivational song.

Enchanted Album: Speak Now “Enchanted” is a beautiful song on my favorite album, Speak Now. In the song, Swift details her encounter with lead singer of Owl City, Adam Young. Swift has a relaxing melody and describes in an interview with MTV that she “started writing [it] in the hotel room when [she] got back.” You can tell from the lyrics that she certainly thought it was a wonderful experience. Swift was truly flawless with this piece and brings a sense of joy to the classic.

All Too Well Album: Red “All Too Well” is a fantastic song and my favorite Swift song. She transi- tions from smooth, soft verses to the more emotional chorus and bridge. It shows a transition through Swift’s relationship with actor Jake Gyl- lenhaal. Swift truly put her heart and soul into this song and it’s the only song on the album written with Liz Rose. Rose helped Taylor pen a ma- jority of her songs for “Fearless” and her self-titled debut in 2006. This song is an exceptional piece of music and is a must-hear.

Style Album: 1989

Although I do prefer Swift’s country-pop vibe more than the full-on pop album, 1989 still brings a lot of the feeling that she showcased on her previous albums. “Style” is a song that still has Swift’s usual vibe and (pardon the pun), style of her music. It has a relatively slow beginning but then picks up for the rest of the song bringing a catchy sound and is the best song on her Grammy Album of the Year. The Dispatch October 2017 SPOTIFY COMES TO HUNTINGTON BY AFRODITI MOUNTANOS

Huntington High School now has a Spotify! With different types of playlists in the makings for everyone, you’re sure to find some songs that you love.To submit any new songs to a current playlist, or even add an entirely new playlist, please email the dispatch at [email protected] to be validated and submitted! The following is a sampling of several of the playlists, and a few of the many songs in each. Enjoy!

Playlist Name: Playlist Name: Atmosphere Disco Fever

Less words, more music. This is an awesome genre of mu- Featuring classics such as Donna Summer and the mod- sic to have playing in the background, while driving, or just ern form of disco from the Netflix Original, The Get trying to have a relaxing time. Down, enjoy timeless, groovy hits from the seventies.

For the Damaged Coda - Blonde Redhead Last Dance 12’’ - Donna Summer Runaway (U & I ) - Galantis Code To Set Me Free - Herizen Guardiola A La Lumière Des Diamants - M83 list of playlists Devil’s Gun - CJ & Co The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink FLoyd on Spotify Turn the Beat Around - Vicki Sue Robinson Strawberry Fields Forever- The Beatles Dancing Queen - ABBA ...And The Day Turned to Night - Shpongle Disco Inferno - The Trammps Apache - Incredible Bongo Band The Hustle - Van McCoy A feast of Friends - Jim Morrison Good TImes- CHIC La Llorona - Chavela Vargas Best of My Love - The Emotions Bron-Yr-Aur - Led Zeppelin Daddy Cool - Boney M

Playlist Name: Playlist Name: Rock & Roll OG Hip Mania Hop

From legends like the Beatles and the Who, to Queen and With songs ranging from the late 70s to the early 80s, this Jimi Hendrix, relive some of the best Rock & Roll num- playlist consists of the beginning of the Hip Hop era. bers from the twentieth century. Apache - The Sugarhill Gang Panama - Van Halen The Message - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles Rapper’s Delight - The Sugarhill Gang Love Her Madly - The Doors It’s Like That - Run-D.M.C Love Hurts - Nazareth Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa Home Tonight - Aerosmith The Breaks - Kurtis Blow We’re Not Gonna Take It- Twisted Sister Basketball - Kurtis Blow Killer Queen - Queen Adventures of Super Rhymes - Jimmy Spicer Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N’ Roses That’s the Joint - Funky Four Plus One Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix I Know You Got Soul – Eric B. & Rakim Behind Blue Eyes - The Who

Playlist Name: The 50’s Bash

The great ol’ 50’s (and a little hint of the 60s) gave us fantastic music that will last Trouble in Paradise - The Crests forever. From the King of Rock to the Oriente - La Lupe Queen of Latin Soul, this decade sure is Just Pretend - Elvis Presley one to remember. Vino, Dinero Y Amor - Elvis Presley Fever - La Lupe Born to Hand Jive - Sha Na Na Blue Moon - Sha Na Na La Bamba - Ritchie Valens Mooning - Cidny Bullens, Louis St. Louis La plaga - Enrique Guzman Grease - Frankie Valli The Dispatch 18 October 20

BY LUKE FARRELL

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“Hypocrisy”

By Nicholas Rowley

Are you seriously talking during my class! Don’t And that is why you shouldn’t talk during my you know how much time you are wasting? class. See, now you guys are really behind! The Dispatch October 2019 FISHING FOR GREAT SEASON his playmaking skills. BY CRAIG HASS These young-guns are all eager to make After a rough 2016- some noise around the 17 season for the league in their rookie New York Islanders, seasons, and Ho-Sang the team is beginning hopes to continue his to coming back with tear he got off to last some new players and season! staff to earn a spot The comeback in the playoffs. Along second-half season with the inquiry sur- the team had last year rounding the slightly was brought about by different team, many Doug Weight, the in- questions are still in terim head coach who the air about the up- will enter his first full- coming season, John year as the head coach Tavares, and the pos- of the New York Is- sibility of a new arena. landers this coming This season is season. As he began going to be a big year his job as head coach Head Coach Doug Weight and his team at the Barclays Center. for rookies on the Is- last year, he ended his tournament; the Lee- Adam Pelech to start at the Barclays Cen- landers. Young new- short season with an JT-Eberle trio on an their career in the ter has been insulted bies such as Joshua astounding, 24-12- NHL team may prove NHL. Either one of by players around the Ho-Sang, Ryan Pu- 4 record. If Weight to be a significant these defensive pros- league for creating a lock, Mathew Barzal, continues to coach his threat to other teams pects has the poten- low-standard, unsafe and Michael Dal Colle players as he did last around the league. tial to hold a core spot playing environment. are all projected to year, the team might The loss of Ryan on the team, making a What’s more, have a great first year have a chance at being Strome was a risky big impact for years to the fan base in Brook- given each of their one of the best in the move, as the player come. lyn has been noth- unique attributes. NHL this season. has boundless poten- The question of ing compared to the Ho-Sang adds During the off- tial, yet also hasn’t a new arena and Tava- Long Island-grown speed, excitement, and season, the Islanders res’ extension all rolls fanbase that the play- great stick-handling traded away two key This season is into one big mess! ers are used to from skills to the team--an players, Ryan Strome going to be a big Let’s start off with Nassau Coliseum; the optimal combination and Travis Hamonic. year for rookies the arena, as drama preseason game at the First off, Ryan Strome with John Tavareson on the Islanders. surrounding this fi- Nassau Coliseum pre- on the first line. Ryan was traded for the asco has been causing sented by NYCB sure Pulock is a great de- Edmonton Oilers’ played to the stan- a great dilemma in the proved that. Contrast- fenseman with an winger and Jordan dards that the team talks of the captain’s ing to any regular sea- outstanding 105 MPH Eberle. Jordan Eb- was hoping for. Travis extension. son or playoff game at slap-shot! Mathew erle is a great friend Hamonic, team leader With the Bar- Barclays Center, this Barzal has excellent of John Tavares’ who and defenseman, was clays Center being a game held a sold-out stickhandling skills played extremely well traded to the Calgary hassle for players to arena and a loud, ex- while maintaining a with the captain dur- Flames for a bundle commute to, mem- citing crowd that gave very accurate wrist ing their days in the of draft picks; this bers of the team want John Tavares the ener- shot. Michael Dal World Juniors in 2009. opens up room for the franchise to opt gy to score the game- Colle, the former #5 The duo finished sec- a great young pros- out of their contract winning goal in over- pick, is a great team ond and third respec- pect like Ryan Pulock with Barclays, to con- time. As John Tavares leader, known for tively in points in the (described above) or struct a more acces- said, he wants to play sible stadium for the for the Islanders for players and staff. John the rest of his career; Tavares would much no new arena could rather prefer having force him to sign with a shorter, easier com- another team. For the mute with another Islanders, the decision team than to drive the on a new arena could hectic streets of New change the future of York, or ride the train the franchise for de- with us, crazy fans. A cades to come, and new arena will also John Tavares needs to bring a better ice- be signed if the team standard to the team. wants to have a run The weak cooling for the Stanley Cup. system below the ice Captain of the New York Islanders, John Tavares. • • • SPORTS HUNTINGTON BOYS VARSITY SOCCER STUNS SUFFOLK BY CHRISTIAN BELLISSIMO

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 non-league game, ended the game with Huntington went his diving header. head to head against After the first win, Connetquot in a 2-1 some players knew overtime nail-biting something special finish. During the was brewing. end of the first half, The second striker Luis Ortiz non-league game was blasted a goal past away at Rocky Point. the keeper. Connet- Huntington suffered quot answered back a loss 3-1, as only 10 minutes into the Eren Aydin found second half of play. the net after an as- Tied at 1-1, the teams sist from Luis Ortiz. headed to overtime. Upset, Pagano told At the start of over- his players to think time, Huntington had about the game, re- a scoring opportu- alize what they did nity on a corner kick. wrong, and use it as Coach Pagano yelled, “Johnny Tucker end At the goal is Huntington’s Alex Rivera overtaking an opposing player. this!” as Tucker trot- captain Nat ton knew they had all found the back on one game at a ted his way up to the Amato, arguably to come out strong of the net. Aiden time and had one opposing team’s net. the best goalie against Sachem East, Forbes, Alex Rivera, goal in mind: make The kick came in in the county. and that they did; In and Freddy Amador playoffs. After we from Freddy Ama- a 4-2 televised win, showed successful achieved that goal dor, was headed clos- motivation to win Freddie Amato, Fred- passing by assisting we moved on to the er by Julien Rentsch, the next one. After dy Amador, Jose Tur- the players. Fueled next one: win the and Johnny Tucker the loss, Hunting- cios, and Eren Aydin by the win, the team league. Now that we then commenced a have done that we six-game winning have one more, and streak that contin- that’s to make a run ued to grow and gave for a county title,” them a playoff berth. said Alex Rivera, the The second starting center mid- half of the season fielder. was exciting. With the For the time pressure on Hunting- being, that attitude ton tied 1-1 against holds true. Make Smithtown West and sure to come to the lost 2-0 to Newfield. playoff games and Those games made support the Hun- the team realize that tington Boys Var- it was time to get se- sity Soccer team on rious. Luis Ortiz won their remarkable sea- the game against son. When you hear Massapequa on his Josh Yanuck chant, overtime game win- “Family on three, 1, ning free kick, and 2, 3, FAMILY!” you the team strolled on will feel like you’re a with four more wins member of the fam- to finish off the sea- ily too. son. Senior soccer player, Michael Abbondandelo, after scoring a game-winning goal. “We focussed • • •