Vol. XVI Issue 3 Harrison High School May 2012 Huskies Take Chicagoland Emma Adler Editor-in-Chief

The Harrison community Daniel Maldonado had this to say of several glass boxes that peer The Harrison group’s sec- is already kicking up a fuss over about Gino’s: “I liked the deep out over the ledge of the building. ond day in Chicago was just the band’s upcoming journey to dish pizza! It can’t beat New York It was an unforgettable night for as jam-packed as the one that Hawaii, but this year’s music de- style pizza, but I’m glad I tried it.” sophomore chorus member Kyle preceded it. The students woke partment trip to Chicago, Illinois The group’s final stop of the day Lefkowitz, who shared, “Willis early, and made their way over proved newsworthy in its own was also their most thrilling. The Tower was so amazing! We got to the Magnificent Mile: a ritzy right. On April 11, over one hun- stretch of Michigan Avenue fea- dred members of Harrison High turing some of the best shopping School’s band, chorus, orchestra the city has to offer. Following an and auxiliary teams boarded one hour or so of browsing, the group of three buses, and headed to enjoyed a performance by the the Windy City to compete at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 2012 Chicago Heritage Festi- The performance, which featured val. Following an approximately the music of composer Claude fifteen hour drive which senior Debussy, struck a chord with trumpet player Daniel Morgen de- many of the students. Sophomore scribed as “just about the longest clarinet player Sarah Crozier fifteen hours of my life,” the stu- commented, “I love classical dents disembarked at Chicago’s music. It was a privilege to hear famed Navy Pier, where they an entire program performed by a enjoyed a couple of hours of well professional orchestra. I’d never deserved fun. Junior flute player listened to Debussy before, but and chorus member Elizabeth I definitely will now!” From the Crozier took in a panoramic view symphony, the group traveled to of Chicago from atop the Navy Bolingbrook High School. Over Pier Ferris Wheel. She shared, the course of the evening, each “It was very rewarding to see of the music department’s instru- the city from every angle, after mental and auxiliary groups per- we spent so much time getting formed before a panel of highly there!” Following their time at the qualified judges. pier, the students checked into By the time the students the Double Tree Hotel where they Students pose outside the Shedd Aquarium. Courtesy of Nicole Barletta piled back onto the buses, the would be staying for the duration students packed into elevators, an incredible view of the whole wind ensemble, the marching of the trip. Then, it was off to din- and ascended 110 stories to the city of Chicago! The coolest part band, the jazz band, the per- ner at Gino’s East, a renowned top floor (known as the Skydeck) was stepping out onto a box that cussion ensemble, the major- Chicago eatery serving up the of the tallest building in North was suspended from the build- ettes, the color guard, and the city’s culinary staple: deep dish America, Willis Tower. Once ing. It was definitely a unique orchestra had all had their time pizza. Sophomore band member there, they dared to step into one experience.” in the spotlight. The wind en- (Continued on Page 7) In News... In Sports... Inside... Three cheers Interview with Art students recognized..Page 3 for Christie golf phenom Spain trip...... Page 9 Suozzo! Mike DiTursi Kony 2012...... Page 10 42nd Street reviewed...... Page 18 Page 8 Page 31 The dish on pizza...... Page 28 90-second interviews...... Page 29 Art students are best in show Amy Carton Managing Editor

The Harrison High School raphy students, as well as that of students were selected for ex- Office. art students have had an excit- high school art students across emplary awards, bringing home In addition to the Youth ing past few months, having Westchester County. In addi- a total of 15 awards. Junior Erik Media Art Show, various HHS their artwork displayed in public tion to digital photography, the Johansen walked away from students also had their work dis- galleries and entered in county- show also featured student work the event winning four exem- played at the Municipal Building wide competitions. in chemical photography, com- plary awards, and sophomore of the Harrison Public Library in Early in Feb- honor of Youth Art ruary, four HHS Month. Youth Art photography stu- Month, now in its dents had their thirty-second year, work displayed at was sponsored the High School and hosted by the Invitational Small Harrison Council Works Exhibition for the Arts, and at Pace University. open to the public The gallery was from March 4-30. held at the Choate In addition to dis- House Gallery in playing the artis- Pleasantville and tic talents of HHS was on display students, the ex- from February 6-11. hibit also featured There were 28 the unique artwork high schools from of art students across Westches- throughout the ter County repre- district, from kin- sented in the gal- dergarten through lery, with over 130 twelfth grade. Stu- pieces ranging from dents, families, drawings and paint- and community ings to digital and Environmental Self-Potrait ‘Summer Camp,’ by Amy Carton. Courtesy of Amy Carton members were chemical photog- invited to attend raphy, as well as mixed media. puter arts, film and video. Prior Tyler DeRaffele was awarded an opening reception on March Sophomores Michelle De Leo to attending the show, students three. Seniors Ariadne Rentz, 4, which featured the students’ and Alessia Solimeo and juniors were invited to submit their pic- Cindy Yang, and junior Amy display of artwork, as well as re- Erik Johansen and Amy Carton tures to the show’s general dis- Carton were each the recipient freshments and entertainment. had photographs displayed in play, and were also given the op- of two awards, and one award The Harrison community the gallery. portunity to submit their photos was given to junior Emma Potts is proud to have such a won- On Tuesday, March 13, to be considered and judged for and sophomore Meghan Molloy. derful arts program at Harrison the photography students, ac- an exemplary award. Several of these pieces were High School, and is extremely companied by teacher Mr. Petril- Awards were distributed given additional recognition as impressed with the fantastic lo, attended the Youth Media Art to the students at the event, they were awarded “Viewers’ work produced by its students. Show at Westchester Commu- and the winning artworks were Choice Awards,” and these piec- Be sure to keep an eye out for nity College. The show featured shown in a video reel to those es currently can be viewed in the future recognition of these stu- the work of various HHS photog- in attendance. Seven Harrison display case outside of the Main dents’ ongoing incredible work.

Husky Herald - Page 2 GSA speaker shares his story Sara Purinton Staff Writer

In 1968, Jim Arnoff gradu- doesn’t necessarily define you. and family. Jim said that his wife he wished Harrison had done ated from Harrison High. He He showed students that being was not surprised when he did to make it more open to gay was class president, editor of gay didn’t mean that his life was come out, and that she took the students, he said that he wished the school paper, captain of the radically different. It was refresh- news well. there had just been more con- soccer team, and at the time, ing for many students to see that Now Jim Arnoff is com- sciousness of the possibility of unaware that he was gay. He ex- Jim Arnoff was just an ordinary mitted to sharing his story by differences in sexual orientation. plained that, when he was young, guy - one who happened to be volunteering as a peer coun- For example, today in health the possibility of being gay was gay. selor of Iden- class at Harrison, teachers don’t not one that crossed his mind. It His story tity House assume that all students are wasn’t until he had gotten mar- of discovering for the Gay, heterosexual. Even though this ried (he now is happily divorced), that he was gay Lesbian and might not have made a difference had become a lawyer, and had a is an interesting Transgender for Arnoff in high school, since he daughter that he realized it. one, because he and Bisexual says that he was unaware he was Harrison High School’s didn’t come out Community, gay, it might have been different GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) was to himself until and is talking if this awareness was present. happy to invite Mr. Arnoff back to his 30s. Before to high school Perhaps Arnoff was not aware our school to talk about his time that, he had just students the because, at the time, admitting at Harrison and his experience thought he had a way he did to homosexuality was considered of coming out to himself and to lot of ‘boy-crush- Jim Arnoff. Courtesy of nywift.org here at Har- deeply aberrant behavior. those around him. On March es.’ When he talked of his years rison. Arnoff sees the difficulty This need for acceptance 21, the health room filled up with at Harrison, he explained that, faced by high school students is what led to the national “Day interested students and staff, despite being involved in so who are tying to come out, and he of Silence,” observed at Har- looking to learn more about the many extracurricular activities, hopes that, through his efforts, he rison High in April. On this day, message Jim Arnoff had to give. he was very lonely. Questions can help make the world a more students take a vow of silence Through pictures of his life, many like, “Where did you draw support accepting place, so that fewer to bring attention to those stu- of which reflected his time at from while you were coming out?” students have to try to hide their dents who have been bullied or Harrison, Arnoff gave listeners a and, “Was there anyone who took sexual orientation. harassed into silence about their window into Harrison High School the news negatively?“ kept the Even though he wasn’t sexual orientation. This is a day 40 years earlier. conversation lively and moving. ashamed of being gay, he says for people to reflect on how they His message was a strong Arnoff explained that he he just didn’t know it. By shar- treat others, and to think about one, and one that was received attended group sessions for gay ing his story, he is helping to how they can try to help make the well. He showed students at men in straight marriages, and break down barriers to being world become more accepting of Harrison that being gay could be that this support group helped silent about being gay. When peoples’ differences. a part of who you are, but that it him to finally come out to his wife asked if there was anything that Come si dice, “Congrats?” Amy Carton Managing Editor

On Tuesday April 17, Har- was accompanied by a piano One senior representative of companied on the piano by his rison High School students were selection played by senior Cayla each language reflected on his own personal maestro, his voice recognized for their outstanding Pettinato. Once the inductees or her experience in the foreign teacher from outside of school. performance in the foreign lan- language program. Both Maddie and Marwan’s guages. Parents and community Speeches were given performances received rave re- members were invited to attend by Maddie Pollack views from the audience, which the 2012 induction into the For- for French, Cayla erupted in applause. Next came eign Language National Honor Pettinato for Italian, the distribution of the awards. Society. Several students given Marwan Bishtawi for Awards were given out by lan- double recognition were induct- Latin, and Adriana guage, and each name was ed into the Honor Society for Nocco for Spanish. announced by a teacher of that two languages other than Eng- Following the particular language. Upon hear- lish. The night featured senior speeches came a ing their names called, students speeches, musical performanc- musical interlude walked across stage, shook Students await their certificates. es, and the night’s main focus: Courtesy of Harrison Central School District during which seniors hands with Dr. Ruck and Mr. the students’ induction into the took their seats on stage, for- Maddie Pollack and Marwan Gallivan, smiled for their families Honor Society and the distribu- eign language supervisor Mr. Bishtawi entranced the audi- in the audience, and returned tion of their certificates. Gallivan welcomed the audi- ence with cultural song selec- to their seats. The evening con- The evening began with ence to the event, and Dr. Ruck tions. Maddie sang a French cluded with a brief reception out- the students entering the au- shared his brief thoughts and song entitled “Youkali.” Marwan side of the HPAC which included ditorium and walking onto the congratulations. The evening sang two songs, one in Latin cultural refreshments and des- stage. This noble procession continued with senior speeches. and one in German. He was ac- serts. Husky Herald - Page 3 Going Jamón in Espana! Amy Carton Managing Editor

Over Spring Break, 30 reporter and many other students memorabilia. From Granada, the group Harrison High School students, on the trip were surprised by the Next the group traveled traveled south to Seville, but the accompanied by Spanish teach- extreme amounts of ham served to Granada, and while en route, day did not end there. Upon ar- ers Senora Garcia and Senora in each meal, and were thus ap- stopped to see Don Quixote’s riving mid-afternoon in Seville, Surace, trav- famous the group washed up at the hotel, eled to Spain windmills. dressed in their most glamorous for an experi- Students and sophisticated clothing, and ence of a life- got off of the headed to an authentic Flamenco time. The tour bus, walked show. The students, seated in the was orga- around the first and second rows of the the- nized through historic ater, were captivated by the array travel compa- windmills of colors embedded within the ny EF Tours, situated on traditional flamenco garments, and the group a hill, posed and were left speechless by the visited six cit- for pic- intense passion exuded from ies over the tures, and each performing dancer. course of resumed The group’s next stop was eight days. their travel Torremolinos, better known as Upon to Granada. Costa Del Sol, where they re- arriving in the Once mained until the end of the trip. country’s cap- in Granada, Their stay began with a day trip ital, Madrid, the students to Morocco, where students were the students toured the exposed to African and Muslim met their 24/7 Alhambra cultures. personal tour All together, in front a bull ring. Courtesy of Amy Carton fortress, “It was interesting to see guide, Laia, and began their jour- prehensive to explore new foods. taking in the breathtaking Moor- the differences between the Af- ney. Having this native Spanish “The food was definitely ish architecture and beautiful rican, European, and American resident made adjusting to the the hardest to get used to,” noted gardens. Of all the cities and cultures and how they come to- Spanish culture easier. junior Sarah Berman. “There was landmarks visited throughout the gether in one community,” shared “I definitely had culture a lot of ham.” trip, the tour of the Alhambra defi- junior Jake Lerner. shock at first,” said junior Peri As the trip went on, how- nitely stood out for the students On the final day in Tor- Mendelsohn, talking about the ever, and the students became and teachers, especially Senora remolinos, the students were arrival in Madrid. “I was thrown more acclimated to life in Spain, Garcia. given a free day to explore the off by the time difference and they began ex- city, relax on didn’t know what to expect with panding their pal- the beach, the food, but eventually I became ates and exploring and do more comfortable and adventur- foreign delicacies. some last ous.” Following minute gift The journey continued the two-day stay shopping for right from the airport as the group in Madrid, the mom and boarded the bus, dropped their group traveled dad. bags at the first of four hotels, to Toledo where Over- and embarked on a scenic tour they visited the all, the trip of the country’s capital. Church of Santo was an in- “My favorite part was hav- Tome, an ancient credible ing free time in Madrid because synagogue, and experience it was just like New York City, the old religious for the stu- where there are many stores and quarters of Toledo. dents and fun things to do,” said sophomore Another memo- teachers, Sarah Mazza. “Also in Madrid rable experience and provid- there were these funny statues in Toledo was an ed amazing that would come to life if you gave exciting visit to a exposure to them money.” traditional sword the Spanish While in Madrid, the stu- factory, where the culture and Learning the Flamenco! Courtesy of Amy Carton dents visited historic landmarks, students watched language. including: the Prado Museum, a sword-making demonstration “There are no words to “I thought the trip was so Plaza Mayor (the city center), and were then given the oppor- describe the beauty and all that much fun!” shared Sarah Mazza. and the King and Queen’s pal- tunity to buy swords and other this place represents: not only “It was an amazing experience ace. The group then stopped at handicrafts from the factory’s for Spain but for the history of to get to travel to Europe with Museo De Jamon, where many gift shop. Junior Chris Morris various countries and cultures. my friends and get to meet new were exposed to traditional Span- particularly enjoyed this visit, Absolutely no words. Truly in- people from school that I hadn’t ish foods for the first time. This and left the factory with assorted credible,” she said. known before the trip.”

Husky Herald - Page 4 REEF has high hopes for Rocket Angela Troia Arts Editor

Harrison’s Rescuing well into the future and holds the their proposal to the school board Earth’s Environmental Future potential to educate the entire and search for grants. (REEF) Club is looking beyond student body on environmental “We are well aware that the just adding recycling bins to the awareness,” says REEF Club Rocket is a hefty investment, es- school hallway. It is currently President and senior Melissa pecially for a public school,” says working to bring an innovative Goldberg. Melissa Goldberg. “However, we composting rocket to the high Unlike other composters, Courtesy of news.pcc.edu are hoping that the school board school. the Rocket holds the ability to take in such a wide variety of ma- doesn’t just fixate on the price The Rocket, a composter consume meat, protein, and other terials makes it easy to use and of the composter, but rather on that recycles vast quantities of food waste, as well as transform a perfect fit for our environment.” whether or not the end justifies food waste, may be the answer to waste into viable compost in only If Harrison were to pur- the means. We really want to fo- how Harrison can reduce its large 14 days. Typically, composters chase the Rocket, we would cus on the overwhelming number carbon footprint. The composter are limited to recycling vegetable become one of the first public of benefits the school will receive uses nature’s own processes and trimmings, fruit, grass clippings, schools in the nation to use it. from purchasing the Rocket.” some of its own clever technology and other earthy materials, and Last April, Chatham High School This is not the first time to turn waste into lovely compost can take months to turn these in New Jersey became one of the REEF club has tried to bring in a mere two weeks. Its ability to into compost. The Rocket’s wide only six schools in America to a green change to Harrison. transform waste into usable fertil- range of consumption and short have invested in the Rocket. Ac- Over the past three years, the izer makes it seem an investment conversion period makes it stand cording to the area’s local paper, organization has transformed worth making; however, a high out from the other contenders in The Chatham Patch, the district the courtyard through a beauti- price may be standing between the world of composting. is saving about $4,000 to $6,000 fication project and created an the high school and its purchase “When I first heard about in mulching and landscape fees Earth Period in which the entire of the Rocket. the Rocket, I assumed it was a as a result of the composter’s school occasionally agrees to The REEF Club first found typical composter that only takes presence. The Rocket has turn off energy sources for a des- out about the Rocket when they in natural and earthy materials,” also taken center stage for the ignated period. To say the least, were researching ways to make says REEF Vice President, junior school’s environmental studies REEF Club has made Harrison a the school more sustainable. Daniella Castillo. “Such a run-of- and has become a focal point for much greener environment. But “We really want to make the-mill composter wouldn’t really several environmental organiza- whether the Harrison Educational an environmental impact that work in our environment because tions within the community. Such Foundation will support this new would be long lasting. The Rocket it would be too difficult to sepa- positive feedback regarding the endeavor is still pending, as the isn’t just a quick fix, it’s a piece rate the different types of food Rocket has brought high hopes to club currently works hard to refine of technology that can be used products. The Rocket’s ability to the REEF Club, as they present its grant proposal. APES trip receives mixed reviews Danny Glass Opinions Editor On March 5, the students to gag, cover their faces; breathe UV area, and the pellet producing because I would not have been in Mrs. Cain’s AP Environmental only through their mouths. It was machine. This machine uses the able to focus, due to the facility’s Science class went on a field trip truly a sight to see (and an agony waste produced by water purifi- overwhelming stench.” to the Water Treatment Facility in to smell). cation to make highly profitable One student speaking Stamford, Connecticut. This field The tour began with an mulch that is sold to a variety of anonymously understood the trip was designed to enhance the informational session in an air- companies. It also produces the merits of the trip, but was skep- students’ understanding of how conditioned room that did its best worst smell in the entire facility. tical as to its necessity. The water is treated, and filtered- to mask the center’s odor. The Following the tour, the stu- student shared, “I just don’t see enough to comply with the Clean session began with a presenta- dents were led back into the air- why we had to use a full day on Water Act, and other federal tion that covered the basics of conditioned and (mostly) smell- the trip. I would have preferred and state regulations. This field water treatment (settling tanks, free room, where they enjoyed to learn about the waste man- trip also provided students with biological clean-up, UV ray filter- an informational video and waste agement system in a classroom opportunities to interact with ing, etc). A staff member at the management jeopardy. This con- environment.” The student went professional chemists, biologists, facility presented samples of cluded the tour and the trip. on to say that the trip may have and others employed in science. water which showed the students Senior Kevin Song chose been more worthwhile if it hadn’t The trip began when the what the liquid looks like after go- not to go on the field trip. He ex- fallen during a week when so students were let off the buses ing through each step. At first, the plained, “I didn’t go to the waste much work was being handed out near the center of the facility. Ev- water appeared little clearer then management facility because in different classes. ery single student was hit almost sewage, but its drinkability im- I felt that I already had a clear But regardless of students’ instantaneously with the most vi- proved as it progressed through and coherent understanding of personal opinions about the trip, cious and disturbing scent known the various steps. garbage. I have watched many this reporter cannot deny that the to man. According to students it After the information ses- documentaries on garbage and waste management facility is a was a mixture of feces, spoiled sion the group was led on a tour waste alike through my Netflix vital part of the community which food, dying animal carcasses, of the facilities. Sites visited in- account. I don’t think I would should be better understood. and pure sewage. In caused kids cluded the settling tank area, the have benefited from the trip Husky Herald - Page 5 HHS Band to march in Hawaii Alexandra Sanchez Staff Writer The Harrison High School Freshman Catherine Roc- ship destroyed during the Pearl event where donors sponsored Marching Band will travel five chi had this to say about the Harbor attack. The band will de- flags to be placed on the lawn of time zones and nearly 5,000 upcoming trip that she will take part from New York on December the High School. miles next December to represent with more than 100 other band 2, and return on December 9. The director of the Har- New York State at the Pearl Har- members, color guards and Charles Briem, the band’s rison High School band, Dr. Fred bor Memorial parade in Honolulu, majorettes: “This is such a mean- co-director, said of the trip, “We Pasqua, is thrilled that the band Hawaii on December 7, 2012. ingful thing to be a part of. I can’t are thrilled to have the opportu- has been asked to take part in the Although the band has wait to represent New York State. nity to do this. The weeklong field parade. He is even more excited never before been invited to It makes you feel very important. trip will include visits to numerous by the prospect of his students Hawaii, the group has traveled Something as big as that makes historical sites, and Hawaii Uni- meeting the heroes involved in numerous times to places like everything else seem like a little versity.” Briem went on to state Pearl Harbor and World War II. Disney World, San Francisco, rehearsal.” that he hopes to set up a meeting “They’re fortunate at their and (this year) Chicago. These The one-mile parade route between the Harrison students, young age that they’ll be able trips typically include a judged will take the band, majorettes and and World War II veterans who to see them,” shared Pasqua. performance or a competition, color guard along the coastline of attend the parade. He finished, “They’ll get a feel for history that educational outings, and a col- Hawaii to the Waikiki Shell for an sharing, “This is an opportunity they can’t get through books.” lege visit. When they are not evening concert. The Harrison many of our students will never The U.S. Department of jetting off to far flung locations, High School band is one among have: to see this fiftieth state.” Veteran Affairs estimates that the band represents the school at 15 top high school marching The Harrison Board of Ed- by 2021, there will only be about parades and ceremonies. bands that have been selected ucation approved the trip, which 158,000 World War II veterans This will be the first time to participate in the parade, will be paid for through donations, still alive. Over 16 million men that a New York school par- which commemorates those who and fundraisers organized in the and women served in the U.S. ticipates in the Pearl Harbor were lost during the 1941 attack months leading up to the trip. To Armed forces during World War II. Memorial Parade. The parades on Pearl Harbor, and honors all cover some of the costs of this The opportunity to meet some of committee first noticed Harrison United States war veterans. The expensive trip, band members these veterans will make the trip after the band was recognized in 2012 parade will be especially plan to raise between $75,000 that much more special. two articles in the National Asso- significant, as it will mark the and $100,000 through a variety of This reporter wishes the ciation for Musical Education. The fiftieth anniversary of the USS events. The first of these have al- band the best of luck next year. articles described the growth and Arizona memorial, which was ready occurred. On March 27, the We know you will make state of success of the band program. dedicated in 1962 in honor of the band hosted a “Field of Honor” New York, incredibly proud! Pasqua receives prestigious honor Sarah Camillone Courtesy of Gary Morgen Photography Staff Writer Dr. Pasqua, the director of the Harrison High School band of work had to be done before the Harrison High School Band, is has had many notable achieve- football season, and many thanks the 2012 recipient of Take Note: ments and has participated in a are due to Dr. Pasqua. The Berklee Award for Innova- variety of events and parades. But perhaps Dr. Pasqua’s tive Teaching! According to the These events include march- greatest accomplishment is cre- Harrison High School PTA, this ing down Main Street in Disney ating an environment that is award is designed to “take note World, and participating in Stam- exceptionally welcoming. For of music educators who have ford’s annual Balloon Parade. many students feeling unsure contributed to the advancement This March, the band participated Pasqua conducts the band. about where they fit into the high of music education and inspired in New York City’s famous St. hard work throughout the years school, band has been the perfect their students to reach for their Patrick’s Day Parade. In April, is evident to all who know him, medium for meeting friends and dreams. The recipient represents they competed in the Chicago particularly his students. getting involved. the highest standards of teach- Heritage Festival. “Dr. Pasqua is very enthu- Freshman Alexis Shan- ing and brings distinction to his Those uninvolved with siastic,” said freshman Catherine non shared, “When I walk into institution.” Dr. Pasqua was first the Harrison band may assume Rocchi. “You can tell that he is band class, it’s like walking into identified as a contender from a that “band season” ends once really invested in the band.” a family. I feel comfortable with pool of many other teachers. He the football season does. In fact, This year, the band chose, my band ‘brothers and sisters.’ was then selected as the winner the band remains active all the “Bewitched” as the theme for My experience in band has been of the award by a panel of experts way from band camp in August, their stadium show. The show amazing and inspirational.” at Berklee College of Music. The to graduation in June. The band includes music from “West Side Without question, Dr. panel cited Dr. Pasqua’s “demon- meets during ninth period and Story,” “Wicked,” and “The Wiz.” Pasqua is truly deserving of the strated excellence, commitment, students attend weekly music During band camp in August, Take Note award. One hopes and innovation in the teaching labs where they refine their skills. the band began learning the that the whole band will achieve and development of contempo- Dr. Pasqua is a very im- show, memorizing notes and an equal level of recognition rary music education at Harrison portant part of the band. The learning formations. Of course, with successes in Chicago and High School” as reasons behind amount of preparation that goes Dr. Pasqua played a huge role beyond! their choice. into organizing band events is far in instructing the students. A lot Over the past few years, greater than one might think. His Husky Herald - Page 6 Wins galore in the Windy City! (Continued from Front Page) semble’s program included “Belle the auditorium by a cheering au- at it for hours!” rewarded bronze. Such recogni- of Chicago,” “George Washington dience of instrumentalists. Junior Following the tour, the tion was extremely rewarding Bridge,” and “Dixieland Jam.” The chorus member Mikie Sakanaka students returned to their hotel for the Harrison students. For marching band marched around gushed, “I had an amazing time rooms to freshen up before head- some, the awards received by a track while playing “Knock on singing our program for the ing out to the Chicago Heritage their performance groups repre- Wood.” The jazz band performed judges. After working so hard three big band tunes: “No Holds on those songs, it felt great to Barred,” “Quintessence,” and perform them in competition. I “Land of Make Believe.” The like ‘Omnia Sol’ the best of the percussion ensemble played three – it’s such a pretty melody!” “Shakafunk,” “Get on Your Feet,” Following their performance, the songs from “The Legend of chorus members swapped their Zelda,” and various street beats. concert attire for street clothes, The orchestra performed “Peer and made their way with the rest Gynt Suite No. 1 Opus 46,” “Tran- of the Harrison group to the John sylvanian Tango,” and “When the G. Shedd Aquarium. Billed as Summer Comes.” The majorettes Chicago’s number one cultural and the color guard completed attraction, the aquarium provided routines which showcased their the students with plenty to amuse technical skills, and cohesive- themselves with. Senior percus- The chorus, in action! Courtesy of Sarah Curtis ness. Senior Jacob Seidman, sionist Matt Dire shared, “My fa- who competed with the marching vorite part was the beluga whale Festival awards ceremony. This sented the culmination of years band, the wind ensemble, the exhibit.” Next on the agenda was was not your typical white table- of hard work. Senior drum major jazz band, and the percussion en- a three-hour bus tour. Guides cloth affair. For whatever reason, and trumpet player Rachel Oest- semble, had this to say about the stationed at the front of the buses it was held at a Medieval Times. reicher reflected, “I couldn’t have experience as a whole: asked for a better “It was a little exhausting senior trip. I am so performing with so many proud of every single groups, but I tried to do my person who contrib- best. My favorite part was uted to our success probably playing ‘George at the Chicago Heri- Washington Bridge’ with tage Festival. I think the wind ensemble. It’s anyone who saw us a really tricky piece, with perform would agree a lot of dissonance, but I that we are a force to think we pulled it off.” be reckoned with!” The third day of The marching band prepares to compete. Courtesy of Madison Pollack Alarm clocks the trip began with the sounded early the fol- choral competition. From another filled the Harrison students in on Prior to the announcement of lowing morning. Band members, Chicago-area high school, the the history surrounding Chicago’s awards, the Harrison group was chorus members, majorettes chorus performed “Beautiful City,” most famous monuments. Most treated to a jousting tournament, alike zipped their duffels, wolfed “Omnia Sol,” and “For the Beauty students were in agreement and a silverware-free dinner. “I down breakfast, and, Pillow Pets that the high- don’t know why the ceremony in hand, piled onto the buses. light of the tour was hosted by Medieval Times,” Over the course of the drive was viewing said freshman chorus member (which clocked in at a whop- “Cloud Gate,” Rachel Stagg, “But I definitely ping eighteen hours), students an enormous enjoyed being there! The show shared memories of their time sculpture lo- was a little corny, but really fun.” in Chicago, and offered thanks cated in Millen- The show clocked in at approxi- to the parents and faculty (Dr. nium Park. The mately two hours. Then, came Pasqua, Ms. Fusco, Mr. Briem, reflective sur- the moment the students had Ms. Mackey, Coach Parise, and face of “Cloud all been waiting for: the meting Coach McNamara) who made the Gate” (known to out of accolades. Each award trip possible. The anecdotes var- locals as “The announcement was preceded by ied, but all supported a general Bean”) creates the sounding of bugles. When all consensus that the Chicago trip fascinating vi- was said and done, the Harrison had been a resounding success. sual illusions. High School music department Sophomore chorus member Senior drum had amassed a cache of shim- Laura Noejovich summed it up major, flut- mering placards. The marching well: “It was amazing to experi- ist and chorus band, the percussion ensemble, ence all the city of Chicago had All smiles at Navy Pier! Courtesy of Sarah Curtis member Jenna the chorus, the majorettes, and to offer, and show off our skills of the Earth.” Theirs was the only Clemens declared, “Visiting ‘The the color guard each earned as a group. We definitely gave competition of the day, but the Bean’ was definitely my favorite silver awards. The jazz band it our all!” chorus students were joined in part of the tour. I could’ve stared and the wind ensemble were

Husky Herald - Page 7 Cheerleading scholarship for Captain Suozzo Nicole Golino Staff Writer

Christie Suozzo has to grant her. dinner, many varsity cheerlead- of the ladies who had once been worked long and hard during After weeks went by, Chris- ers attended, not only to support judging her, and took a picture this, her senior year, not only tie received the desired call and their title as a Section One large with the rest of the hard working on her schoolwork, but also on was informed that she had indeed varsity champ, but also to cheer cheerleaders. co-running a very successful Christie on “This is a great achieve- cheerleading team. Of course for achiev- ment for Christie,” says sopho- there were some challenges ing some- more Alex DelTufo. “I always along the way, but she man- thing so knew she had it in her to get into aged to overcome them with a wonderful. a great college and now that she smile. Not only has she made The schol- has won an opportunity for a it into what she refers to as her arships scholarship, I am just doubly as ‘dream school,’ the Fashion were di- proud for her!” Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), vided into “Christie is an all around but she has been awarded three cate- amazing girl, and I think she is a $2,000 Cheer Scholarship gories. The going to do great in college and from the Liberty Team As- first cat- have a many fun experiences,” sociation. egory was says junior Katie Fanelli. “I know The process of acquir- those being they do not give scholarships out ing the scholarship some might awarded to everyone, but it is fair to say say was a little nerve-wracking, $750. The that Christie definitely deserved but Christie worked hard for second cat- one after all of her hard work a long time, making herself a egory was and effort.” very eligible candidate. After Courtesy of Christie Suozzo the peo- “I know she has worked all, she had devoted four years ple being really hard for the scholarship,” of her life to eating, sleeping, and won a scholarship from the Lib- awarded a $1,000 scholarship. says senior Allie Fuller, “and I breathing cheer, so she was a erty Team to be applied toward As soon as those names were can’t think of one person who perfect applicant for this type of any college she chose to attend. finished being called, Christie deserves it more. Everyone is so scholarship. She first had to sign Although she now knew she won, was surprised and very happy. happy for her!” up and send in a short essay to she remained unsure as to the She could not believe that she Now that Christie has the Liberty Team board granting amount of the scholarship. The was one of the two who were strived for and achieved every- the scholarship. If they liked this, awards given ranged from $750 given a scholarship for $2,000. thing that she had wanted, she is then later she would appear in to $2,000. Christie was then in- She was relieved that all her trying to have a great time enjoy- front of a large group of people, vited to the annual Liberty Team hard work had really paid off. ing the rest of her senior year with who would consequently decide dinner, where the awards were Christie’s name was called for all her friends and family. if she was eligible, and how being announced. the $2,000 scholarship and she much money they were willing On the night of the Liberty went up, shook hands with many Seidman is “Triple Threat” Izzy Sheck News Editor Harrison High School’s possibly the most prestigious title world. Finally, Jacob has excelled very own Jacob Seidman has of all: “The Triple Threat.” Jacob, in science research, as he was earned a well deserved spot on who will be attending Harvard accepted into the Rockefeller the list of “20 Westchester Teens University in the fall, stands out University Science Research to Watch” by Samantha Kantor for his efforts on the Varsity Track program. Despite Jacob’s many and Katie O’Donnell. The ‘West- Team, and for his achievements successes, he is known for being chester Teens to Watch’ feature in both music and science re- an incredibly modest and genuine was published in Westchester search. Jacob’s interest in music person, who is a role model for Magazine in March, and praised landed him the Maestro Award for underclassmen at school. Any- high school students from all Best Jazz Soloist at the Heritage one who knows Jacob would say over Westchester County for their Music Festival in Atlanta. On the that his place on ‘Westchester tremendous achievements. One track, Jacob continues to work to Teens to Watch’ is most fitting, interesting aspect of the article beat his own record in pole vault. based on his achievements in is that each student was given a Jacob recently competed at Penn three different fields. different title based on their spe- Relays against 22,000 entrants cialty skills. Jacob was awarded from over 60 nations around the Courtesy of Westchester Magazine Husky Herald - Page 8 Junior Class Auction proves cash cow Amy Carton Managing Editor Come one, come all! On tion. During this first hour of the The most anticipated ue. One by one the prizes were Monday, April 16, the Junior event, parents, students, teach- part of the evening was the live auctioned off, and finally four Class hosted the annual Junior ers, and community members auction. Live auctions are in- remained: the esteemed parking Class Auction. The event took alike browsed the prize-covered famous for fostering cut-throat spots. In past years these spots place over the course of two tables, seeking out items of in- competition and placing intense had gone for hundreds of dol- hours in the high school cafete- terest. When these pressure on bidders to increase lars, catching the eyes of many ria and all profits went directly to- desirable items were their offers, and this year’s Ju- envious underclassmen. These ward the Junior Class in prepa- found, attendees nior Auction did not fall short. four spots are not just any spots ration for their senior prom. wrote their bid Led by an enthusiastic -- they are the parking spots of The evening was planned number and their Mr. Mastrota, the Dr. Ruck, Mr. Mastrota, Mr. Elder and run by the Junior Class Stu- starting value on live auction be- and Dr. Miller, respectively. Even dent Government, who worked the correspond- gan with items left more enviable is the location of for months advertising, receiving ing sheet. With the over from the silent these spots. Situated in their donations, purchasing decora- writing of this two to three auction. Once these own small lot, the parking spots tions, and planning an entertain- digit value, the competition be- items were sold, Mr. are literally steps away from the ing night for all. The cafeteria gan! While some accepted the Mastrota moved on to school’s entrance. Talk about was transformed into gallery fact that their offer had been the big ticket items, which in- special treatment and bragging fashion as tables covered with outbid, others fought until the cluded priceless experiences, rights! Congratulations to the husky-colored decorations and last minute of the silent portion themed baskets, and the most four lucky students who now silent auction prizes lined the pe- of the auction. Some parents sought after item: four VIP park- own the privilege of parking on rimeter of the room. Appetizers, even hovered over their desired ing passes for underclassmen campus for the month of May! desserts and refreshments were items, watching for potential to park on campus for a month. Overall, the auction was scattered throughout the middle threats that stood between them The competition got heated very a huge success, bringing in of the cafeteria, allowing com- and their prize. As the first hour quickly, as parents, and even over $9,000, and helping the munity members to walk freely of the evening came to a close, Ms. Hoover’s fiancé, battled one Junior Class in their efforts to and talk to friends without dis- bidders frantically scribbled their another in an intense bidding raise money for the senior prom! turbing the determined bidders. final bids in hopes of securing war. There was even a phone- Thanks to the families and fac- Upon entering the event, at- victory. Bid sheets were then bidder who called in to place ulty members that donated items tendees were given a brochure collected and calculated, and her bid on a particular item! As a to the event, as well as the cus- with descriptions of each prize, the silent auction was over. result of Mr. Mastrota’s convinc- todial staff who helped decorate as well an individual bid number. Winners of each item were an- ingly authoritative tone of voice and set up. Lastly, thanks to Ms. With each bid number distrib- nounced, and vouchers to claim and intense pressure, almost Hoover, Ms. Columbus, and the uted, the auction was underway! prizes at evening’s end were every item was sold at a higher HHS administration for their help First came the silent auc- distributed. price than its listed starting val- and support with the auction. Who’s got #HarrisonProblems? Sarah Mazza Staff Writer Do you have Harrison followers of @HarrisonProbs are “I assume it is a senior,” “When everyone was talking Problems? Do you hate Harrison, people who have graduated from said Harrison High School fresh- about it, I decided to get an ac- love Harrison, or just have an Harrison High School, or just live man Emily Giorgi. “The seniors count. I don’t follow anyone else opinion about your hometown? in Harrison. have been in the school the but @HarrisonProbs!” Well if you do, then you’re in luck, The account addresses longest and know the most about Sophomore Breana Coash because the latest sensation to the unique issues that people the school. They also know the had this to say about @Harrison- hit Twitter is an account called who live in Harrison encounter on most about the teachers, and Probs: “Two words. Funny and @HarrisonProbs. The account, a daily basis. For example: “Line know things about going out for true. Every lunch period I look to which was created by an anony- at the bagel store #Harrison- lunch that underclassmen would see what they tweeted about!” mous Harrison High School stu- probs.” Issues particular to the not have any clue about. “ “Harrison Problems can lit- dent, began releasing tweets on high school are also broached. “The tweets that Harrison erally get you out of a bad mood,” February 8, and has been dishing Photo editor of the Husky Herald Problems posts are actually exclaimed sophomore Paige them out ever since. Christie Suozzo (known on Twit- hysterical,” said freshman Emily Brabant. “My basketball team and Unsurprisingly, it did not ter as @haychristaay) recently Coash. “ Whoever tweets them I read them on the bus going to take long for @HarrisonProbs tweeted, “Wait, pickleball is a legit really speaks the truth all the time games and the person who writes to become popular among Har- thing? @HarrisonProbs.” and makes people laugh. I give the tweets really knows how to rison High School students. The When the account first the creator of @HarrisonProbs get a laugh out of someone.” account gained many followers in appeared, it was the talk of the major props for making the ac- As of April 25, @Harrison- a short amount of time. Retweets school for a week straight. The count.” Probs has amassed 437 follow- are frequent, as are hashtags only problem was, nobody knew “One of the main reasons ers. Not so much, compared to referencing the account. And cur- who the account belonged to. To why I have a Twitter is because I Ashton Kustcher or Taylor Swift, rent Huskies aren’t the only ones this day, the student behind @ enjoy reading @HarrisonProbs,” but far more than most accounts! getting in on the action. Many HarrisonProbs is a mystery. shared sophomore Eli Barich.

Husky Herald - Page 9 Rajan Mehra brings civics to HHS

Peri Mendelsohn Staff Writer

If you have a passion, it’s Port Chester Boy Scout troops. are the world’s future. important to spread knowledge When taken into a group, The kids really interact and ideas of that passion to oth- Rajan immerses himself among well with Rajan and enjoy the ers. This is the case for junior the kids and forms a group dis- workshop. Rajan recalls one Rajan Mehra, who seeks to teach cussion where he encourages student walking up to him at the Civics wiz, Rajan Mehra. younger children between the participation and tries to engage end workshop, telling him that Courtesy of Christie Suozzo ages of 9 and 13 about the rights all of the students. He usually the class had really made him ten years, the government has they have as citizens and the starts off the discussion with a think about things differently. He become dysfunctional,” Rajan importance of involvement in the simple question, such as, “Who had not previously kept up with states. “This is because much community. Rajan has always can define ‘Rights?’” politics or been involved in the of the population does not make had a good deal of interest in The students can openly community, but Rajan’s ideas informed choices about who they politics; spreading this knowledge share their opinions and ideas certainly reached him. elect in office. There is apathy in to others has only enhanced his with Rajan and Rajan prepares Rajan claims that the ex- the political process and by get- understanding and value of the material about the current gov- perience has made an even ting rid of this apathy, the kids subject area. ernmental system. In addition, bigger impact upon him. He can be aware of their rights and Rajan started advertising Rajan informs the students about really enjoys teaching these kids make the right decisions about his idea about a Civics Class their roles as citizens in the com- about human rights because first, who they’re electing to lead this this past September to local munity, and on a larger scale, in it helps him to connect with kids country.” schools, communities, and clubs. the world. By telling kids which that he normally would not get Rather than being content Recently, Rajan has visited the rights are accessible to them the chance to interact with, and to merely complain about this, Carver Centers in both Norwalk, and how to exercise their basic second, he is helping the future of Rajan’s strong beliefs about politi- Connecticut, and Port Chester, liberties appropriately, he hopes this country by doing something cal dysfunction has motivated him the Boys and Girls Clubs of Stam- to increase involvement and have he actually enjoys. to create a program that allows ford and Mount Kisco, The Dom a more educated voting basis- “This workshop is impor- students to engage in discussion Bosco Center, and the Rye and because the cliché is true: kids tant to me because over the last about these riveting topics. Lisa Marie’s serves up Italian ices Sarah Mazza Staff Writer

Do you love eating ice “I don’t know how to de- on the Harrison Patch voted Lisa cream on a hot summer’s day? scribe Lisa Marie’s ices. I can’t tell Marie’s as having the best milk What about cooling off with a if they taste more like ice cream shakes in Westchester County, refreshing Italian ice? If you or Italian ice, but they are different beating out Carvel of Harrison, answered yes to either of these from anything I’ve tasted before,” Longford’s of Rye, and Rita’s of Courtesy of Christie Suozzo questions, then you’re in luck, said longtime downtown resident Larchmont. “Even though I live in Pur- because Harrison has a new and Harrison High School fres- “Even though Lisa Marie’s chase, my sisters and I will come shop in town called Lisa Marie’s man Emily Giorgi. “I love having has only been around for a couple up just to have Lisa Marie’s ices,” Ice Shop. Lisa Marie’s features Lisa Marie’s in town because it’s of months, I have gone with exclaimed Paige Brabant. The 20 different flavors that include so close by, and accessable.” my family and friends at least ices are excellent and very dif- traditional lemon, blue raspberry, The owner of Lisa Marie’s, seven times,” said freshman Kat ferent from Rita’s water ice and and cherry. The shop is located at Lisa Giullano (the mother of LMK Ensign. “The ices are so refresh- even Carvel. My favorite flavor 240 Halsted Avenue, smack dab Italian teacher Ms. Giullano) has ing. It’s nice to know that I have ice is the peanut butter and jelly in the middle of town. always dreamed of owning her something other than Carvel or because it’s so rich and creamy. In addition to Italian ices, own business. Now, her dream Casa gelato to eat when I want Since I am lactose intolerant, Lisa Marie’s serves up cold bev- is finally being realized. She is something cold.” I like that most of the ices are erages, candy, cupcakes, and proud of her accomplishments, “The flavors are so cool,” dairy free.” specialty treats like cake pops. but is even more proud of the said downtown resident and People in town seem to However, ices are its specialty. fact that hers is the only Italian ice sophomore Nicole Ferrara. “Ev- love Lisa Marie’s, and come What sets Lisa Marie’s apart from shop in all of Westchester. She ery time I go to Lisa Marie’s I like summer time it will become all other ice shops is its nontra- handpicked each of the twenty to try a new flavor because she even more popular. To help at- ditional flavors. Sure Lisa Marie’s flavors offered in the hopes that always has new flavors available. tract summer crowds, Giullano has the fruity flavors to satisfy all of her customers will leave with I’m starting like it better than plans to set up chairs and tables more traditional customers, but a smile on their face, and return Carvel because it’s closer to walk outside. So come on down and some of their offerings are way for more! to and the ices are just so much enjoy one of the many treats Lisa outside of the box. Unique flavors Though Lisa Marie’s has better than the ice cream. I can Marie’s has to offer! offered at Lisa Marie’s include only been open since January already tell I will be spending a lot cannoli, peanut butter and jelly, of this year, the tiny shop has m&m, and orange cream. already won many fans. A survey of time there in the summer time.”

Husky Herald - Page 10 Take a stand against bullying Clarissa Karantzis Staff Writer

Over 13 million American Bully brings to the big as to bring a handgun to school. Justin Bieber wrote “Born to Be students will be bullied this year. screen what every parent fears Kirk and Laura Smalley Somebody” for Bully and it is the This number won’t change unless for their children, what students started an anti-bullying organiza- background music for the trailer. we start doing something about it. fear could happen to them, and tion, called “Stand for the Silent,” After Katy Butler, a victim of bully- Bullying is a worldwide problem what no one wants to believe after their son committed suicide. ing, started a petition on Change. that has become too common, is true. It depicts the torture, David and Tina Long try to hold org, the MPA A finally changed the and not only is it a terrible thing torment, and agony that these the school responsible for what rating to PG-13 for “Intense the- that no one should have to go students, along with many others, happened to their son, and for matic material, disturbing content through, but it can cause seri- have to suffer through. The movie doing nothing about it. and some strong language – all ous harm and damage to those contains heartbreaking scenes Harrison High School’s involving kids.” The movie can who have to endure it. On March in which these innocent kids are “Friends of Rachel” club went to now be seen in select theaters. 30, 2012, a movie was released being punched and kicked by see Bully. There are many different aimed at bringing awareness to their tormentors, and no one does “It really opens your eyes,” types of bullying, including verbal, students, teachers, and families, anything about it. For Alex, it all says sophomore Sarah Greer. social, physical, and cyberbully- and to try and make a difference. begins on the school bus. “It’s about five kids from five dif- ing. There are none of these that Bully is a movie that follows “They punch me in the jaw, ferent states and what they had are worse than the others, and the life of five kids who were bul- strangle me, they knock things out to endure. Two of them aren’t none less painful. Often times, lied in school and had to suffer of my hand, take things from me, even alive anymore, because they students realize that one of their everyday from the comments and sit on me. They push me so far committed suicide. Everybody classmates is being bullied, but threats of other students. The five that I want to become the bully,” should see it.” they either ignore it or don’t know students featured are Alex Libby he says. When talking to his mom There has been much con- what to do about it. However, (age 12), a middle school student about him being bullied, he con- troversy over the film’s rating. this is a problem that can’t be who only wants to fit in, Kelby tinues, “I’m starting to think I don’t It was originally rated R for lan- ignored. The victim may act like Johnson (age 16), who has been feel anything anymore.” guage, as there are frequent uses nothing is wrong to try and avoid bullied by students and teachers For Kelby, it’s not only stu- of the f-word. Unfortunately, this any conflicts or problems. The ever since she came out as a dents that bully her, but teachers meant that no one under the age parents of Alex (in the movie) said lesbian, and Ja’Meya Jackson as well. She talks about how, of 17 could watch the film without that they had no idea of what was (14 years old), who was bullied when they call for attendance, parental guidance. Teens are the happening to him, because Alex every day on the bus and now they call “boys,” “girls,” and then target audience though, since would say that the kids were just faces charges after she came to “Kelby” separately. Six guys once they are the ones who go through “messing with him.” school with a handgun to scare hit her with a car, and she tried bullying and watch it happen in If you know someone is off the bullies. The other two committing suicide three times. school. If the movie were rated R, being bullied and that something students featured, Tyler Long and Ja’Meya endures bullying it wouldn’t be allowed to be shown is wrong, please say something Ty Smalley, committed suicide on the bus as well, saying, “It feels in schools. Therefore, producers about it. Don’t just assume that because of what they had to go like everybody just turned against tried to get the rating changed. the problem will go away on its through every day. The movie me. Nine or ten of ‘em just calling Recently, The Hunger Games has own. Stand up for the person be- follows their families and what me stupid, and dumb, and they also been released, and people ing bullied, because just having they’ve had to go through after started throwing things at me.” argued that the movie had kids someone say you’ll be there for losing their children. This is what pushed her so far killing each other, yet the movie them could possibly save a life. received a That is something that, unfortu- PG-13 rating. nately, Tyler and Ty didn’t have. Bully then A bully, by definition, is “a was released blustering, quarrelsome, over- as an unrat- bearing person who habitually ed film. The badgers and intimidates smaller rating con- or weaker people.” Imagine hav- troversy hit ing to go through that every day at a high when school, knowing that it’s going to celebrities happen, and that you can’t avoid like Zooey it. Imagine knowing that others Deschanel, may know, but won’t stick up for Katy Perry, you. Imagine feeling like no one is Johnny there to help you, and that you’re Depp, Demi suffering through this alone. It’s a Lovato, Mer- terrible and horrific thing that no yl Streep and one should have to endure. And many more that’s the message this powerful banded to- movie is trying to say to its audi- gether on ence, that such bullying is not Twitter to get okay, that it needs to stop, and that the restric- only we can make this happen. Courtesy of The Bully Project.com tive R rat- It’s time to take a stand against ing removed. bullying forevermore. Husky Herald - Page 11 Is Kony Bologna? Budget Nicole Golino Vote Staff Writer

Joseph Kony is the leader the world in less than a week and communication experiment,” the Peri Mendelsohn of a rebel group which has been word of Kony and his heinous article related. Staff Writer responsible for countless massa- exploits soon was all over the “This must be a scam!” With May 15 quickly ap- cres throughout Uganda, Africa. internet, just as the group had says junior Melanie Singer. “Kony proaching, it is time to think about This rebel group is called the hoped. has been around forever and, al- whether or not to approve the LRA, Lord’s Resistance Army, “I’ve watched the video though it is a good cause to help school’s budget for the 2012-2013 and what they are doing is kid- about ten times and each time the people in Uganda, only 30% year. If you are 18 years old or napping thousands of children I watch it I get emotional,” says of the money is actually going over, you can get out and vote. If from their homes and forcing freshman Isabella Carpiniello. “I to them. It does not seem very you’re not, it is a good time to start them to become part of Kony’s just find it so sad and it makes legitimate to me. But it is a very thinking about these issues. You Army. The chil- nice presenta- will be able to vote in the very near dren are forced tion and idea future! For those who aren’t quite to kill their own and the first sure what this budget actually en- parents, then time I watched tails, here is some basic informa- are made it, I definitely tion to guide your decision: into child sol- wanted to be The school district’s goal diers and sex a part of it. is to give the students of Harrison an excellent education while limit- slaves. If they That is, until I ing the burden on taxpayers. Due do not do what learned about to the bad economy, this is not an they are told, the problems easy task. The budget, which is their faces with it.” the district’s annual spending plan, are mutilated. “To be will increase by 1.07% from last This has been honest, I don’t year’s budget. This is actually not happening for really know a a very big increase if you consider about two de- lot about it oth- how many expenses the school cades already er than what district has. The school’s budget and it now I have heard funds all of the amazing programs has become a people say,” our school has to offer such as fatal problem says senior the elementary school foreign lan- for Uganda, Charlie Drago. guage programs, orchestra, dance where they “I’ve heard and music classes, sports teams, are unable to many positive and many extra-curricular activi- stop Kony on comments, ties. This budget will keep all of these great programs in our district their own. It is but ones that intact. The Board of Education definitely true I keep hearing Courtesy of socialnomics.net has worked tirelessly to keep all that the people are about it not of the programs in spite of the fact of Uganda need me definitely want to help all being true. They that it costs more to run a school outside assistance to fix this the children who are suffering in say that there is an actual Kony than ever before. It has become problem. Kony’s child armies.” and he is basically destroying increasingly difficult to keep all of The American non- profit “I have never heard of what Uganda. But I heard the whole the phenomenal programs in the group Invisible Children are be- was going on in Africa before I set up to help just turned out to district because of rapidly rising hind the Kony 2012 campaign. saw this video,” says junior An- be a scam, which is unfortunate.” costs and New York State’s un- This organization is trying to get thony Spano. “I’m really happy That is what made Jason willingness to help public schools individuals such as the students it was made and I’m also very Russell, co-founder of non-profit financially. All public schools, in- here at Harrison High School happy that it is spreading so Invisible Children and director cluding Harrison, are searching interested in this topic so that quickly and now people will start of the Kony 2012 viral video for ways to develop an appropri- they can make the world aware of doing something about it.” campaign, create and release a ate spending plan without asking Kony’s actions and to elicit global Although very inspiration- follow-up video to answer all the too much from taxpayers. Voting support against him. They say al, this video has received a lot critics. The criticism consisting YES means that you support the school’s budget so that we can the more support they get, the of criticism. Some who have of not using money wisely was keep the great programs we cur- better chance there is that the researched the topic more ex- addressed and he said that they rently have in our schools. Last United States Government will tensively claim the video exhibits were not a charity in the tradition- week, the School Board unani- keep troops in Uganda, so that poor judgment. In an article on al ways; they had different ways mously voted in favor of this new they can aid the Ugandan Army CNN entitled “Why Kony Created to get what they wanted done. budget. Now it is up to you—the and eventually defeat Kony. The the Wrong Buzz,“ TMS Ruge That is what he also said in an community! group trying to spread the word points out that this was more interview for Piers Morgan. Jason If you’re 18 and over, go out did so by using social networking about publicity and less about Russell and his non- profit group to vote at your local elementary sites such as Twitter, Facebook action, giving out the wrong behind the Kony 2012 video are school from 7am to 9 pm on May and YouTube, creating a 30-min- message to today’s youngsters. still working hard and are making 15. If you’re not 18, get ready to ute video which included all the “This is just too bad because controversial but positive strides cast your vote soon! Remember- information above. The Kony this campaign has the makings for the children and the people of every vote counts! ������������For more in- 2012 video received over 70 of what could have been a truly Uganda. formation on the school’s budget, million views by people all over transformational development please go to harrisoncsd.org. Husky Herald - Page 12 Vassar College bungles admissions Melanie Singer Staff Writer Getting into college senior students anyway, considering If the students did in fact year is top priority. The planning how early decision applications withdraw their applications from begins junior year and goes all are binding. They felt that the elsewhere, Vassar offered to the way into senior year. Once ac- school should be held to its initial contact those schools to right the ceptance into some college has answer, even if there was a mis- situation. A student from Somers occurred, it becomes a huge relief take made in the acceptances. High School who was affected that the worrying and stress are Vassar College. Courtesy of Vassar Some families brought up by this issue stated that, after over. More and more students tions submitted to other colleges the point that this taking away of speaking to an administrator from are taking the smart way out, to which they had applied. After the school’s initial answer due Vassar College, he felt somewhat applying to their top choice early all, most who get into their top to an error might be grounds for consoled. decision. This enables them to choice for college withdraw other legal action. Still, accepting all Apart from the 76 who find out if they got into their cho- applications soon after. Several the students who were rejected were mistakenly accepted, only sen school before the New Year. issues likely arose from this mis- could mess up the whole applica- 46 other students who applied But imagine getting ac- hap: 76 students were under the tion process for Vassar. After all, early decision were correctly cepted into your dream college false impression that they had there are only a certain number accepted into Vassar College’s and then weeks later receiving gotten into Vassar College. of freshman slots available, with incoming freshman class. an apology letter that states The president of Vassar a certain number accepted for This kind of mistake has how, instead of getting accepted, College apologized for the “con- early decision, regular decision, occurred before. In 2009, the you actually got rejected. Many siderable confusion and hurt” and so on. The process wouldn’t University of California, San Di- students who applied to Vassar caused by the “terribly upsetting be fair to other students applying ego, sent out acceptance e-mails College in Poughkeepsie, NY, ex- event.” Due to this mistake, the to the school. to all of 46,000 students who had perienced this tragic mishap. Out college would reimburse the stu- “I would probably be dev- applied, including the 28,000 who of all who applied, 76 students dents’ $65 application fee. astated if that ever happened to had not gotten in. Other colleges were affected by this mistake. “I would sue the college me,” said senior Faryn Brown. “I such as New York University, According to The New York if it was my top choice and fight would think that the school should George Washington University Times, these students received against them until I got accepted,” accept me after messing up the and Northwestern University all an e-mail that stated their ac- said senior Matt Weinreb. Senior acceptances.” mistakenly have sent out ac- ceptance and then, hours later, year is stressful enough; find- Considering how devas- ceptance letters or e-mails to received a letter that there had ing out your acceptance was a tating such news could be (the students who in fact did not get been an error. Luckily, the school mistake could only make things elation of desired acceptance in. One can only hope that col- did catch their mistake by Friday harder. followed by the disappointment leges take more care in correctly evening, hoping to inform stu- Some parents of these of ultimate rejection), Vassar communicating the acceptances dents that didn’t get in to make affected children even called on College seemed to handle the and rejections sent out. sure they did not withdraw aplica- Vassar to accept the rest of the situation quite well. Mike & Ike file for divorce Olivia Manley Staff Writer Many businesses are mental split. The divorce will al- shared their sides of the story struggling in today’s declining low Mike to focus on his passion online. On April 10, Ike posted economy, especially those that for music, and Ike to explore to his Tumblr, “I know it’s hard to Courtesy of justborn.com have been around for years. his interest in art. Senior Jenna believe, but yes – Mike and I split. my friend Blaze. Planning to hit Mike and Ike is an example of Webb stated, “I love Mike and Ike It is what it is. We just couldn’t all the music capitals in the next these struggling businesses, as candy and I think this idea will be agree on stuff anymore. Some few months. No sitting at home its popularity has declined rapidly great to get people interested in call it creative differences? What- solo playing Words With Friends in recent years. In response to it again!” This new separation will ever. The guy is awesome, if you (that’s something Ike would do).” the lack of consumption, the Mike lead to a new packaging design don’t count that he’s colorblind. The Mike and Ike faculty and Ike Company has undergone of the candy as well. According Lime is green dude! Cherry is have mixed feelings about the a major facelift. According to to The New York Times, the red, not purple. Get it? Go write split, according to the YouTube huffingtonpost.com, ad agency packaging will have logos with some songs since that seems to video. Greg from productions is Elevator Group chose a progres- either “Mike” or “Ike” faded from be where your focus is right now.” excited about the split, stating, “I sive tactic to attract young con- the label. This ad will be on bill- Mike also commented on think it’s great. I think they should sumers back toward the candy. boards beginning in July, and will the breakup, posting on his social go pursue their dreams.” This idea was the “gay divorce.” be featured in an animated ad in network site, “Heard about Ike This split idea is very sur- In launching its new campaign, Times Square, New York City. “I and me splitting up? Yeah, it’s prising. Even those who love the Mike and Ike candy company think that the new packaging will true. We just don’t agree on the Mike and Ike candy realize that is hoping that their candy will definitely draw people’s attention candy. My red, his red, my lime, the excitement of the candy has regain its lost popularity. and will lead to people loving his lime, my box ideas, his box died down. Though the divorce The campaign focuses the candy again,” shared junior ideas. So over it. Instead of all is upsetting, it should renew peo- on the divorce of Mike and Ike, Casey Rinker. this hassle, now I’m just gonna ple’s enthusiasm for the candy. providing reasons for the monu- Both Mike and Ike have jam. Been laying down heat with Husky Herald - Page 13 Thinking outside The beef with the bottle pink slime Clarissa Karantzis Melanie Singer Staff Writer Staff Writer Barbeques are a favorite Many companies today summer pastime. Family and have been making an effort friends come over to spend time to think up less costly, more together while, of course, eat- Slime time. consumer-friendly products with ing burgers. But what exactly is Courtesy of buzzfeed.com Courtesy of The New York Times which to boost sales. H.J. Heinz the company plans on launching inside the beef of this beloved “lean finely textured beef” is Corporation for Ketchup is at the a new line of portable pouched burger? Most likely, it contains banned for human consumption, forefront of this movement, and soups called Go Soup. Trendy pink slime. It has been found that and used solely for dog food and has created a new item which flavors such as coconut curry with about 70% of ground beef found chicken feed, but in America, will be debuting on supermarket chicken and shiitake mushrooms in supermarkets contains pink the USDA considers it “safe and shelves shortly. The company is will now be available on-the-go! slime. This beef filler is being sold wholesome” for human consump- thinking outside the bottle and This fall, Campbell’s will follow up in restaurants and schools too. tion. The USDA doesn’t require can, with condiments contained Go Soup with a line of pouched What is this pink slime that pink slime or “lean finely textured in pouches. skillet sauces. Although officials has gotten so controversial? TV beef” to be labeled, as they do It’s not the first time from Campbell’s have made clear chef Jamie Oliver described it as not consider it an additive, so it Heinz has attempted to push that they are not (repeat, not) “all of the bits that no one wants.” is very difficult for the consumer the envelope. In past years, abandoning the iconic can, they According to TLC Cooking, it is to recognize which ground beef is the company has experimented recognize the need to modernize, made out of fat, sinew, and other free of pink slime. For those who with brightly-colored ketchups. as the company’s sales have ligaments connecting bones and are concerned about consuming “Heinz EZ Squirt Blastin’ Green” declined in volume over the last muscles, which are cut from this additive, there are stores captured the imaginations of year. carcasses. These leftovers were and supermarkets that guarantee kid-consumers with its funky hue Proponents of the pouch originally fed to dogs. Sounds their beef without it. According and narrow squeeze cap. Sadly, craze believe that pouches have delicious, right? Well, it gets to ABC News, Costco, Whole adults were less enchanted. the potential to bring travel- even better. After these remains Foods, Safeway, Food Lion, “Blastin’ Green” was pulled, and friendly food to a whole new level. are taken, they are sprayed with Walmart, and Sam’s Club prom- families went back to buying the And several Harrison High School ammonium hydroxide to kill off ise their beef free of “lean beef original red ketchup. students agree. bacteria, and then added as fillers trimmings.” Certified Angus Beef This time, the company “These pouches seem into the beef we buy from super- and Nature’s Promise ground has jumped on the bandwagon like a really good idea,” gushed markets. Still want to eat that beef are also slime-free. with many notable corporations junior Daniela Castillo. “They burger? The USDA claims that “I feel I need to be more by beginning production on use materials that allow them “Lean Beef Trimmings” are safe cautious about what I choose condiment pouches. Lessened to be cheaper, and also to fit to eat, but many are skeptical. to get because it would be risky packing manufacturing costs and more easily in people’s homes. I Sophomore Alba Damaso not to,” says sophomore Brittany improved aesthetics are driving wouldn’t want everything to be in said, “I heard about it on the Wolfe. “Pink slime needs to be the pouch trend. According to pouches, but the idea of ketchup news. It’s nasty! My mom buys or- labeled to inform the public and John Kalkowski, editorial director in a larger pouch seems to be ganic beef and she often grinds it prevent possible health hazards.” of Packing Digest, “Manufacturers right up my alley!” herself. I don’t usually get ground If you are a lover of fast- can cut packaging costs 10% to Others are less optimistic beef in a restaurant. Who knows food, don’t worry. McDonald’s 15% by going to the pouch.” about the future of pouched food. what they’ll give me?” stopped using pink slime in their Pouches are also less bulky, and Junior Jake Lerner had this to Bettina Siegel, a con- burgers last August. Burger King offer greater portability. say: “Pouches may seem like cerned mother and consumer, and Taco Bell are also slime-free. Given that many a good idea, but I don’t think created a petition on Change. Media coverage has companies are strapped for in the long run they will be. org, asking the USDA to stop the helped get the “slime” off many cash in the current economic They probably aren’t recyclable, sale and distribution of pink slime shelves. AFA Foods, a major environment, pouches are a great which is bad for our environment. in schools. Many parents are manufacturer of pink slime, way for them to save cash while I’d rather purchase the bigger concerned about their children has filed for bankruptcy, and also updating their look. Pouches containers that you can at least consuming pink slime in schools. blames the heavy media cover- offer benefits to consumers as recycle.” According to The New York age. Many other manufacturers well. In the case of the Heinz, Jake brings up a good Times, the Agriculture Depart- have stopped the production of the squeezable pouch and the point. Most food pouches are not ment will allow schools a choice the additive as more and more thinner nozzle attached to it make recyclable. However, pouches of purchasing beef without the supermarkets discontinue the it easier for impatient eaters to have been enjoying success in additive, starting next year. Many sale of ground beef containing get the ketchup out. Additionally, Europe as well as Central and schools, including some NYC pink slime. In the end, it is up to Heinz plans on selling the South America for upwards of schools, are already discontinu- the consumer to ask what it is 10-ounce pouch for 99 cents, a five years now and, it seems, ing the selling of ground beef with they are buying. Whether or not marginally cheaper rate than the are quickly gaining traction in pink slime in their school lunches. all supermarkets jump on the $1.99 consumers fork over for a the United States. Whether or The number of people signing this slime-free bandwagon, the power 20-ounce bottle. not they prove successful in the petition keeps on increasing. As is ultimately in the hands of the Campbell’s Soup is long run, you can expect a spate of March 13, 2012, over 200,000 consumer by deciding to “SAY another company making good of pouches coming your way in people had signed. NO TO PINK SLIME.” on the pouch trend. This summer, the near future! In the United Kingdom, Husky Herald - Page 14 Orthodox school bans Facebook Alexandra Sanchez Staff Writer An all-girls Jewish decided that Facebook provides Jewish community in America all communicate and help each Orthodox school located in Crown girls with too many opportunities was recently shaken up by other with assignments if any of Heights, Brooklyn, called Beth for violating Tzinius. an internet-related incident in us have questions.” Rivkah has been receiving a School officials have tried Israel, where two girls attempted “I just think it is not the lot of negative publicity due to to counter crticism of to commit suicide after being schools place to decide whether its recently implemented policy the ban, which became its students can have Facebook of fining students who have a national news story profiles or not,” shared freshman Facebook accounts. According to shortly after an article Emily Giorgi. “It is something that isrealnationalnews.com, the anti- about it appeared on should be decided between the Facebook policy was enacted CrownHeights.info, by student and their parents.” after several Beth Rivkah juniors claiming that the policy Sophomore Rula Samad were found to have what the has always been in commented, “ The school should school deemed inappropriate the books. They even not be able to expel students content on their Facebook pages. claim that the students for having a Facebook, unless The students were reportedly signed a contract at the the page shows them doing given an ultimatum: delete their beginning of the year something else that would justify Facebook accounts and pay a stipulating that they expulsion.” $100 fine that they would receive would not use social Beth Rivkah. Courtesy of globetribune.info Young adults more closely back at the end of the year, or media, and stating the connected with Beth Rivkah face expulsion. consequences that would attend insulted by classmates on a are also speaking out. Chaya The situation got even more violation of this policy. social media website, and a Tatik, a former student of Beth serious after the administrators Other officials have man was arrested for harassing Rivkah who was expelled from got word that the girls were publically defended the reasoning these same young girls through the school prior to the Facebook still updating their statuses and behind the ban. “Girls are getting Facebook. controversy, claimed that the posting pictures, and that they had killed on the Internet — that’s the The situation at Beth Facebook ban is “not right.” She indeed not deleted their accounts. reason for it,” explained school Rivkah has interested many explained how Facebook helps Following this discovery, all 33 administrator Rabbi Benzion Harrison High School students. her to communicate with her girls with accounts agreed to Stock in an interview with The Sophomore Hannah Benderhad cousins in Israel, and stated, delete the profiles and pay the New York Post. “The Internet is this to say about the school’s ban “Everyone uses Facebook. It’s a fine although, according to one a good way to ruin marriages on Facebook: “I think that it is way to communicate,” offender, the students did not and families. We don’t want them really stupid that they don’t allow Whether the students “like” complying. there, period.” Stock went on to the students to have Facebook like it or not, and regardless of The school’s decision to claim that the internet is simply accounts. Facebook is a part the potential benefits of social take such drastic measures is “the wrong place for a Jewish of our culture now, and it can networking sites, Beth Rivkah rooted in the Orthodox code of girl to be.” be used for good things too. is sticking by their strict rule of modesty, known as Tzinius. The Stock’s concerns are not Some of my classes have group a zero tolerance for Facebook Beth Rivka administration has wholly unfounded. The Orthdox pages on Facebook that let us profiles. Shooting incites controversy Ross Cowan Staff Writer On February 26, 17-year- police reports, caused Zimmer- opposition to racism, and finally What has become perhaps old Trayvon Martin was shot man to act out in self-defense, Zimmerman turned himself into the most controversial aspect of in his hometown of Sanford, ultimately leading to the shoot- custody. On April 20, his bail this case is Florida State’s “Stand Florida, while walking to his ing of Martin. Despite Your Ground Laws.” These laws, father’s house. Martin was shot this, the lead homicide created in 2005, state that self- by twenty-eight year old George investigator of the defense is a valid excuse for Zimmerman, who was the com- case suggested Zim- inflicting harm on another person. munity’s watch coordinator at the merman be arrested. Whereas in most states these time. Martin’s actions and pres- However, the arrest self-defense laws protect people ence were described as being did not occur the night in their own homes, Florida’s suspicious by Zimmerman, who of the shooting. ‘Stand Your Ground’ extends this then called the Sanford Police This delay in protection to include vehicles and Department. By the time the po- Zimmerman’s arrest public facilities. These laws have lice arrived on the scene, Martin caught the attention raised several issues and ques- lay dead after taking a bullet to of people around the Trayvon Martin. Courtesy of BET.com tions regarding racial profiling the chest. Martin had allegedly country, as racist moti- was approved at $150,000 bond. and gun control, and questions attacked Zimmerman, leaving vation came into question. Face- Freshman Matt Rube said that, continue to surface as additional with him a head injury and bloody book groups organized protests “This case is astounding and he details are revealed. nose. This attack, according to throughout the nation to show has to be brought to justice.” Husky Herald - Page 15 No gym for varsity athletes? Lindsey Barnett Staff Writer Courtesy of Harrison Central School District The majority of high three hours every day after is not exactly fun. I would rather schools in the United States have school – a much longer stretch just do extra stuff after school for physical education programs very of time than your typical gym 45 minutes.” different from the one we have at class! And it is true, allowing Many public schools in Harrison High School. The gym Varsity athletes to opt out of New York State do not make program at Harrison requires gym would give them more students who are Varsity athletes all students to attend gym class time to study, as well as pursue attend gym class. They believe every other day, all year, every other interests. that the reason students take year. One 45 minute period every “I play Varsity tennis, Harrison students at play. physical education is to learn the with a way to stay active. two days may seem like a small and I personally think it is unfair core concepts of being an athlete Junior Ryan Gutstein had commitment on paper, but some that we still have to participate in and working out. Varsity athletes, this to say about in-school physi- students believe that gym is a gym,” said senior Rachel Hurvitz. they maintain, are already aware cal education: “I personally love waste of their time. “I work hard for my spot on the of these concepts, and should not gym. It is the one time during the “I really dislike gym class,” team, and I could not take an- have to attend gym during their school day when you can just run shared senior Ali Paonetti. “The other elective this year without seasons. around and have fun. You don’t units do not appeal to me, and missing my lunch. I really wanted If Harrison High adopted get yelled at for talking to your the last thing I want to do is try to take some classes that relate this system, it would not just ben- friends, and it does not matter really hard and become sweaty to my prospective college major efit Varsity athletes, but the entire what your GPA is or anything for the rest of the day! I would in addition to the core classes I school. Currently, each gym class else. It is just a time when ev- rather workout after school, es- have to take for graduation.” has about 30 students. With so eryone can come together and pecially since I do a sport. I think However, there are some many kids running around, it can have fun.” it is unfair that Varsity athletes are students who greatly enjoy gym, get pretty crazy. Allowing on-sea- Senior JT Nangle also required to take gym. I think I’d be and do not want the current son Varsity athletes to opt out of enjoys gym, but would like the much better off if I could take gym curriculum to be changed. Gym gym would result in smaller class current program to be tweaked out of my schedule.” classes at Harrison High School sizes. The gym teachers would just a little. He shared, “Gym is Many among those who are not at all bad, and in addition be better able to control their the greatest, but I wish I didn’t would like to see gym made to teaching athletes and non- classes, and provide students have it first period. Waking up optional are, like Ali, student athletes alike skills in a wide with individualized instruction. In at 7 AM and going into school to athletes. Students who partake range of sports, provide students the end, it’s a win-win. run around early in the morning in Varsity athletics practice for who do not participate in sports How did you spend the two unused “snow days” that were added on to spring break?

“I actually spent them doing “I slept. “I got some much needed “I extended my spring break homework...and unpacking - Junior Robert Waldman relaxation, and I worked out. vacation in Rhode Island!” from my spring break trip!” - Sophomore Max Lukaswitz - Freshman Michelle Aguirre - Senior Alexa Nardulli Husky Herald - Page 16 Courtesy of Google Images.

In “Reality Sheck,” Harrison senior and frequent contributer to the Opinions & Editorials section Izzy Sound Sheck tells it like it is. In this installment, Izzy dis- cusses an impactful new book. off! The number one thing that theory that analyzes how to chan- rewire the brain to raise levels How do you feel about people want in life is happiness. nel our efforts on small, manage- of happiness, lower stress, and Romney’s impending se- In many cases, we are looking for able goals, to gain the leverage even improve immune func- lection as the Republican things that will make us happy, to gradually conquer bigger and tions.” Finding something to look when all we have to focus on is bigger ones. This means that we forward to can also help, because presidential nominee? Who being content even when things don’t have to achieve everything anticipation is everything. Most should he pick for his run- aren’t the way we want. The in order to feel accomplished and times, the actual event is not as ning mate? (Since they will Happiness Advantage by Shawn satisfied with ourselves. We can good as you expect it to be, so the be able to vote in the 2012 Achor explains the distinct dif- never be perfect, and there is a anticipation is the election, we decided to ask ference between being happy best part. Think- because you have achieved ing about plans seniors and staff members something, and being happy just that you have for their opinions.) because you can. Achor states the future can that if we are constantly trying give you a boost “Let’s not forget it’s still a to gain happiness based on our of happiness in two-man race between Ron accomplishments, we will never the middle of a truly be happy. Happiness, ac- difficult day at Paul and Romney. But, if cording to Achor, is the ability to school or work, Romney was the nominee, be happy without having to do and can make I’d support him and vote for anything at all. all the difference him because at least he is Shawn Achor, a student in your produc- not a Commie. I think he and later a lecturer at Harvard tivity. Finally, should choose either Allen University, spent much of his exercising is time researching what makes us even more ben- West or Marco Rubio as happy. Many people believe that eficial than we his running mate. And also once they become successful, think. Exercise make Ron Paul chairman of then they will be happy. Unfortu- Are you there, Izzy? Courtesy of Christie Suozzo helps us to feel the Federal Reserve.” nately, this formula is completely motivated and - Senior Matt Shaffer wrong, because happiness fuels never-ending list of things that we accomplished, in addition to happiness. In fact, we function can do to improve, so continuing releasing endorphins, which au- better when we are happier. to base our happiness on our tomatically make us feel better. “I’m sad that a man like that Being happy makes us much successes will leave us in a con- Exercise, as well as meditation, more motivated, creative, and stant state of stress and pressure, allows us to feel completely has come into politics. It productive. instead of positivity. focused on one aspect of our would be catastrophic for We have been conditioned We can actually re-teach lives, which is a major part of him to win the election.” to only be happy when we have ourselves that it is possible to be what helps with productivity. - Senior Jose Porretti something to be happy about, like happy without having success Getting into the “zone” forces us getting a good grade on a test, or first, based on “The Tetris Effect.” to put all of our energy into that getting a promotion at work. The “The Tetris Effect” focuses on one activity, therefore getting the behavioral school of psychology retraining our brains to spot pat- most results. Doing these things “At least he’s not Rick San- says that everything that we do terns of possibility, so we can see is fairly simple, but can improve torum!” is because we are conditioned and seize opportunities wherever our happiness and our efficiency - Senior Maddie Pollack to do so based on rewards and we look. immensely. punishments. In our society, we Some of the easiest ways Breaking the formula for are only rewarded when we suc- to obtain the many benefits of happiness is much easier than ceed, and are punished when we The Happiness Advantage are by we think. We have the ability to “I think he’s a terrible choice, fail. Changing our perspective meditating, finding something to change the way we think and can because he’s completely on what happiness is can actu- look forward to, and exercising. In decide to choose The Happiness out of touch with ordinary ally make us more content in our the book, it tells how neuroscien- Advantage anytime we want. Be- Americans. He also has lives, without having to constantly tists have proven that people like ing happy gives you a competitive over-achieve. monks, who spend much of their edge; so the next time you feel foot-in-the-mouth disease.” “The Zorro Circle” is one time meditating, “permanently under pressure, smile! - Staff Member Mrs. Peters

Husky Herald - Page 17 In “Through the Looking Glass” our Opinions Editor Danny Glass discusses the world as he sees it through his exceptionally unique lens. In this installment, Danny at- tempts to answer an impos- sible question: why do people do what they do?

I like to believe that I questions from citizens. Lough- psyche. The second question the dots. Loughner watches the am uninfluenced by the stimuli ner asked the question: “What was answered about ten minutes movie and hears the discussion around me, that I remain imper- is government, if words have no into the film. on words. His instability and vious to environments and sub- meaning?” I do not know if anyone documented delusions leads him liminal messages, but reality is far On its face value, this on the 60 Minutes staff had ever to believe that words have no more prevalent in my psyche than question is not really suitable to watched Waking Life. If they had, meaning, as he is unable to con- I would ever admit. The common answer, and its intellectual merit they would have seen the direct nect to anybody. The scene right example I use to remind myself is debatable. Giffords responded inspiration for what became the after the one previously described is when a person across from me in a way politicians, or more ap- assassination attempt. In one advocates action and speaking sings a song that eventually gets propriately, average people would scene of the movie, the main out against politicians. In fact, stuck in my head. This interaction -- she did not answer character has a philo- it advocates in certain scenarios is indirect and not intended. What the question. Lough- sophical discussion for violence. Loughner’s taking I find far more interesting is ana- ner, most displeased about the meaning this movie for pure fact assumes lyzing the stimuli that we directly by this event, was of words. The discus- because he cannot connect to observe: the themes in movies even more enraged sion begins with how anybody and in particular Gif- that we adopt, the messages in when he received a certain words repre- fords, he must then eliminate her books. We criticize these influ- form letter thanking sent tangible ideas, as she cannot represent people if ences that penetrate deeply. I do him for attending the such as water and so isolated. But here is the kicker not believe that there is a movie event. He was so saber-tooth tigers. -- the majority of Waking Life or book behind everything; it just upset that he wrote These words arose is about lucid dreaming (being seems that true inspiration is but on the letter “Die because people conscious while dreaming). This a fleeting message in a sea of Bitch”, and “Assas- needed to commu- same concept is one Loughner ideas. Some argue that video sination plans have nicate these tangible was obsessed with, according games like Doom inspired bully- been made.” At this ideas. An example to his friends. From these facts, ing, and that the filmNatural Born point in the interview, Giffords. Courtesy of would be one person I am willing to make a leap that Killers inspired dozens of prolific it seemed clear why huffingtonpost.com telling another about says Loughner, who has been di- shootings. These connections Loughner had committed his a water source in order to sur- agnosed as insane, still believes seem tenuous, unfounded by heinous crime, but there was no vive. The characters then begin he is dreaming. fact, vitriolic in their claims. But insight as to his inspiration. to discuss intangible words, such Inspiration is never pure: after watching one video and The interview continued as love or anger, and how these people are amalgamations of one movie, I found an example and, as I slowly lost interest, words may have completely dif- ideas, facts, and inputs. Loughner where the direct inspiration in the one scene caught my attention. ferent meetings to two different may not have understood what he infamous failed assassination of Loughner’s favorite movie was people. How can one person did, and even when confronted Gabrielle Giffords came from a one called Waking Life, directed be sure that love to him is the with proof that Giffords survived, movie. Jared Loughner, her as- by Richard Linklater. It is an indie same as love to another person? he remained adamant that he had sassin, was so immersed in one film shot in rotoscope, meaning One of the characters then sum- finished the job. The point of this film that he attempted to lash out a sort of mix between animation marizes her point by suggesting article is not to condemn violent violently to achieve its message. and live acting. As a burgeoning that words are inert, they’re dead; movies or videogames, or even This account conveys how a few cineaste, I felt a need to watch they mean different things to condemn potentially inflamma- scenes in an indie film changed this movie. As I searched for a every single person, an apprecia- tory movies or videogames. In the course of history. streaming link, I pondered two tion and understanding of words this case, a seemingly harmless My report begins with a questions: first, why they would shaped by events and individual film may have been the inspira- recent 60 Minutes segment on ask about his favorite film, and memories. The character finishes tion for a systematic and horrible the infamous Tucson shooting. second, how a movie about lucid her point that people survive tragedy, but labeling Loughner Scott Pelley, a reporter for the dreaming could have anything by the shared connections two as a psycho or sociopath is a CBS newsmagazine, was inter- to do with the attempted assas- people have when they discuss cop-out. This article presents a viewing Jared Loughner’s friends, sination. The first question was something intangible, but both theory about why people do cer- and asking about the shooter. answered through the interview: seem to understand what the tain things, and everything that The friends initially described an Waking Life is a strange film, other is talking about. happens is done for one reason event in which Loughner attended dealing with metaphysical issues. So how does that scene or another. a public Giffords press meeting in It seemed to be a good way for inspire the killing? To answer which she attempted to answer 60 Minutes to sum up Loughner’s that question, one has to connect Husky Herald - Page 18 In defense of Invisible Children

Danny Glass Opinions Editor

This is not an article about of detractors appeared from out misallocation of funds, to pictures Joseph Kony. In fact, I imagine of the woodwork to bring them taken with our groups known to most people are tired of hear- down. I do believe in the right to commit atrocities. I could make a ing about him. From the Twitter question and criticize, but when it counter-argument for each point trends to Time Magazine covers, is concerning a man like Joseph that blog listed. I could say that Joseph Kony has been at the Kony, it is not about how he is Invisible Children does not send forefront of all sorts of media. brought down, or who brings him all of its funds straight to Africa This is an article about what is down. All that matters is that he because they are not a relief aid wrong with the cynicism and lack is held accountable. group. I could argue that Invisible of real action from the American When I first saw the- Jo Children members working with youth generation. It is primarily seph Kony video, it had less than Kony. Courtesy of The Guardian other possibly negative groups about how one group attempted one hundred thousand views. By is merely a byproduct of working million. For those of you who do to bring a problem to light and the time this article is printed, it in Africa, as every militant group not know what it is, I will quickly how hundreds, if not thousands may have over one hundred in Africa has ties to corruption elaborate. Invisible Children and and criminal activities. But this Jason Russell in particular made is not the right tact, because the a video about a crisis in Uganda blogger who wrote this blog is the The Husky Herald with regards to child soldiers. A worst type of person, he is trying man named Joseph Kony has for Staff 2011 - 2012 to destroy a good cause because over twenty years abducted thou- it does not perfectly measure up Emma Adler - Editor-in-Chief sands of children, made them kill to his standards of action. Amy Carton - Managing Editor their parents, take drugs, and kill If you disagree with the Christie Suozzo - Photography Editor for his Lord’s Resistance Army. actions of Kony 2012 or the Invis- The Kony 2012 video was primar- Ray Corona - Sports Editor ible Children, it is your opinion, ily designed to show Kony off to Izzy Sheck - News Editors and millions of people have died the world, to make him “famous” and will die to protect that right. Danny Glass - Opinions Editor or rather “infamous.” The video That does not justify you or entitle Angela Troia - Arts Editor was intercut with scenes depict- you in any way to stand on your Rachel Breslin - Features Editor ing Russell’s own trips to Uganda soapbox and criticize people who while helping a boy named Ja- Cherry Aung - Music Editor are trying to save lives. When you cob. The first day the video was Jenna Clemens - Food Editor have a man as bad as Joseph out, hundreds of thousands of Kony it does not matter if the Staff Writers - celebrities, regular people, and leader of the group trying to stop politicians tweeted, texted, and him is a publicly self-pleasuring Lindsey Barnett, Timmy Broderick, Gabby Camacho, Sarah called about it. It was the big- Camillone, Julia Coash, Alexa Coloccia, Ariel Coonin, Ross Cowan, Danny Cuneo, Zack Davidoff, Helina Dawit, Michelle Deleo, Ja- gest topic on all three of the mie Derosa, Nick Esposito, Allie Fuller, Tom Falciglia, Alli Fuerst, major social networking sites: Michael Goldman, Nicole Golino, Erika Gunderson, Amna Haider, Facebook, YouTube, and Twit- Lauren Jacobowitz, Clarissa Karantzis, Kyle Lefkowitz, Trent Lefkowitz, Christina Loguidice, Max Lukaswitz, Amanda Mancini, ter. I had never taken the use Sam Mandell, Dylan Manley, Olivia Manley, Sarah Mazza, Julia of Twitter in effecting the ‘Arab McManus, Peri Mendelsohn, Ryan Molloy, Maria Molero, Sydney Spring’ seriously. In my mind Mueller, Nicole Muto, Jessica Oggeri, Jen Renda, Jillian Roos, it was hugely overblown, and Spencer Rosenstein, Sydney Rosenstein, Matt Rube, Alexandra Sanchez, Roma Scarano, Logan Schwartz, Melanie Singer, Jes- there are statistics to back sica Tannenbaum, Sarina Tassone, Robby Tiburzi, Brittany Wolfe this up. But for once in his- tory, it seemed one man with a Gary Glauber - Faculty Adviser camera could bring one of the A child soldier in Kony’s army. Special Thanks to Mr. Petrillo world’s worst people to justice, Courtesy of eurweb.com that social networking was not lunatic. Until that blogger and just a forum for cat videos and Our mission is to be the voice of Harrison High School by every other person who tries to trolling. professionally representing and informing our school with an defame the campaign goes to It is hard not to be positive accurate and entertaining newspaper. Africa and makes a difference, about a video like Kony 2012. and stops arguing from behind It is very clear from watching their computer screens, they it who the bad guy is and who The Husky Herald is published by the journalism classes at are just as bad as the uniformed the good guys are. Yet still, as I Harrison High School. Editorial content of The Husky Herald people doing nothing. In fact, they looked for more information on reflects the opinions of the editors and staff, not necessarily that are worse, as they are actively the subject and Invisible Chil- of the Harrison High School faculty and administration. The staff trying to stop a good cause. So dren, I found some opposition, of The Husky Herald encourages students to get involved and the next person who speaks primarily from a blog aptly (if have their opinions heard. If you have any questions, com- poorly about Invisible Children or not a bit condescendingly) titled ments, or would like to respond to an article, please write to Jason Russell should take a trip Visible Children. This blog points us. Letters containing the writer’s name (and that are in good to Uganda, or Chad, or Rwanda, out all of the injustices Invisible taste) will be printed. and see how far they get. Children has committed, from a Husky Herald - Page 19 42nd Street lights up HPAC Emma Adler Editor-in-Chief Learning to tap dance is a Anyone feat usually accomplished over who has seen the course of several years. The “42nd Street” will students participating in the Foot- not hesitate to light Players’ 2012 musical, “42nd deem it a “dance Street,” had three months. But musical.” The the forty pairs of “dancing feet” Footlight Play- which shuffled and stomped their ers’ production way through the pulse-pounding of the show opening number did so with an featured nine adeptness far outpacing their full-cast dance experience. Productions of mu- numbers, and sicals as beloved as “42nd Street” several more tend to generate high expecta- which highlight- tions. The Footlight Players rose ed the skills of The cast and crew of “42nd Street!” Courtesy of Jacqueline Lesdesma to the occasion, putting forth an featured danc- number included advanced tap tionably most renowned for its incarnation which succeeded on ers. Of the full-cast numbers, steps which left the audience choreography, but even shows nd all fronts! “The Audition” and “42 Street” spellbound. of this breed must feature impres- nd “42 Street” tells the story were the most impressive. These The elevated quality of sive acting and singing in order of Peggy Sawyer, an aspiring numbers incorporated diverse el- these dances stemmed not only to be successful. The Harrison starlet from Allentown, Penn- ements of dance, and showcased from the talent of the dancers, but students who tackled lead roles sylvania, struggling to make the cohesiveness of the Footlight also from their deviating very little in “42nd Street” ensured that no her mark on the Great White Players, as a group. It was clear from the original choreography. component of musical theater Way. Her tale unfolds within the that each cast member on stage, That the Footlight Players were fell by the wayside. Senior Cayla context of celebrated director from the ensemble members to able to remain true to the source Pettinato was stellar as Peggy Julian Marsh’s efforts to mount Peggy herself, had worked hard material was due to the efforts of Sawyer, delivering a powerful “the greatest show the produc- performance which left no doubt Broadway has tion’s direc- of her triple-threat status. Senior ever seen” – a tor, Harrison Madison Pollack was equally song and dance High School moving in the role of Dorothy spectacular enti- dance Brock, convincingly portraying tled “Pretty Lady.” teacher Deb- a character who is at once over- That Peggy could bie Toteda, the-top and quietly calculating. carry the show is whose care- The strength of Pollack’s singing obvious. “Pret- ful instruction voice complemented Brock’s ty Lady” writer (and love for resolute nature. Sophomore Maggie tells her, “42nd Steet”) Chris Morris played jaded direc- “You’re a looker, enabled the tor Julian Marsh with dynamism, you can chirp cast to pull subtly modulating his perfor- like a bird, and off routines mance as Marsh finds his love you’re pretty hot they ini- for his craft revived by Peggy’s stuff in the steps tially balked earnestness. Senior Adriana department too.” Barletta leads “The Audition.” Courtesy of Gary Morgen Photography at. Chorus Nocco, freshman Roma Scarano, But her ascension teacher Ms. Fusco was also and junior Mikie Sakanaka were to the top is complicated by to master what for some were integral to the success of the pro- charming as Peggy’s chorine Dorothy Brock, a fading diva extremely challenging routines. duction. As music director, she friends, Lorraine, Phyllis, and with an attitude and two left feet, “Go into Your Dance” was the worked with the cast to ensure Gladys. Sophomore Halle Mas- who is tapped to star in “Pretty standout among the featured that each number was vocally troberardino showed off her Lady” by the show’s bankroller dancer numbers. Executed under on point. comic chops as “Pretty Lady’s” (and Brock’s sugar daddy) Abner the pretense of Peggy learning “42nd Street” is unques- spunky lead chorus girl, Anne Dillon. a routine from “Pretty Lady,” the (Continued on Page 26) Husky Herald - Page 20 Tupac Lives (Holographically) Jamie DeRosa Courtesy of hollywoodreporter.com Staff Writer

Many were blown away will undoubtedly be something point, it isn’t too farfetched a much larger role in when a full hologram recreation that excites millions of fans and to say that sometime in the the future of music of Tupac came out onstage at their wallets. near future bands and solo and live performanc- Coachella in April, 2012. The vid- “If they can get Tupac now, musicians could potentially es. In fact, the use of eo has blown up, receiving a ton they’ll be able to create anyone be replaced by holograms holograms doesn’t of attention on the internet, and in the future because the technol- in order to keep the bands have to be limited for good reason. It’s almost scary ogy is only going to get better,” moving and have them be to the music world. how realistic it looks. Watching says senior Stephen Stark. in more than one place at Imagine holograms Tupac jump around the stage While that all sounds great, once (and earning that ad- as tour guides, wait- filled with his traditional enthusi- there’s a flip side to this too. The ditional revenue stream). ers, even something asm makes it feel as though he Tupac recreation looked real, People have mixed Tupac or not Tupac? like a receptionist. never left at all, especially when very real. Yes, if you study it feelings on the matter. It comes While the idea of effectively Snoop Dogg comes onstage hard you can see weird little with both pros and cons. interacting with such holograms and joins him and they go back animations or hiccups, like his “I think that it could be a remains only in sci-fi lore for now, and forth. Check it out on You- body movement not matching his good experience to see bands it fuels a world of speculation, Tube. While this is a technical position on the stage, but one has that no longer perform; how- even if it sounds like something achievement to be marveled at, to realize that this is the industry’s ever, I think the idea of replacing ripped out of Star Wars. it potentially shows us what the first major attempt at this, and it modern musicians with computer There’s a very big chance future of live music can become: was an insanely almost scarily generated imaging is not a good that if this hologram thing works something either very awesome successful endeavor. Go 15 to 20 one,” says senior James Nitis. out in the music industry ,it will or very frustrating. years into the future and people Only time will tell where spread everywhere, implanting Imagine seeing a full ho- can figure out ways to master this tech goes, but the show holo- itself as something we come logram recreation of the Beatles this. It will look real, and telling gram Tupac gave was a ground- to view as normal and another performing someday, or even real from hologram will become a breaking moment in the music part of our daily lives. While this bands like Nirvana and Led Zep- very difficult challenge. Lip syn- industry, one with the potential is entirely speculation now, and pelin, bands that can truly be ching is something that has been to forever change how people none of this is concrete, it is a back together again in a way that plaguing live music for years now. experience live performances. great sign of how the music in- wouldn’t be possible otherwise, Many pop concerts especially While people have not dustry is adapting technology and due to creative differences or the have suffered from the main at- felt the full impact of this break- evolving forward. This hologram deaths of group members. It’s a traction, the stars, replacing their through, this shows that holo- performance might just be the really intriguing idea, one that voices with recordings. At this grams have the potential to play next big thing. Bieber scores big on 18th Birthday Jamie DeRosa Staff Writer Justin Bieber scored with selling point. easily accomplished. If they’re defect that could result in the type his eighteenth birthday gift. While Fisker Karma was created really serious about becoming a of snafu that Consumer Reports on Ellen, the newly “adult” pop back in 2007 by founders Henrik true contender, they’re going to encountered. star was presented with a brand Fisker and Bernhard Koehler, have to continue to pump out new Harrison High car expert new, very nice (and expensive) with the intention of giving Ameri- vehicles and continue to push Josh Kaidanow was happy to Fisker Karma fully electric-pow- can consumers a new environ- their “good for the environment” provide his opinion on the much- ered sports car. While it’s all mentally friendly car option that selling point. That angle has touted Fisker Karma: “I don’t think fine and good for JB, the main also aesthetically pleases the many consumers intrigued. If this they’re going to survive. They’re topic of this article will be the eyes. The car has been receiv- works out, other car companies a small company and the likes of brand new car company, which ing a lot of attention lately, with will likely follow in their footsteps Ford and Chevy aren’t making has come from seemingly out of this recent Justin Bieber event and produce cars that are better much profit at the moment right nowhere with its unique designs providing to be just what the for the environment. In a sense, now on cars, especially electric. and good intentions for the envi- company needed. Having the there’s a lot riding on the success I do think it’s a nice grand touring ronment. vehicle roll out onto the Ellen of this still quite new company. car when comparing it to the likes Fisker Karma is unique in show floor, delivered as a gift to The road hasn’t been per- of Chevy Volt. It has the same many ways. For one, the driver the insanely popular pop star on fect for Fisker Karma, however. range, but nicer materials in my can either choose to use tradi- the occasion of his turning 18 has On March 7, Consumers Reports opinion.” tional gasoline to power the car provided the kind of publicity that magazine took the car out for a Time and consumer expe- or power it solely on electricity. It’s new companies dream about. test drive and ended up having riences will tell if Josh’s prediction based off two different modes of It is being talked about in news the car break down on them. for the company will come to driving, one being the all electric outlets everywhere. In fairness the company pass. For now, the company still “Stealth mode, the other the fuel Fisker Karma hopes to recently announced it would is basking in the free publicity of assisted “Sport mode.” Both grow and to be a true contender provide a free replacement of its having the world’s biggest pop modes provide a low impact on someday with the likes of auto- high voltage electric drive battery star receive the car on one of the the environment, something the motive industry giants like Ford on all 2012 Karmas. The battery biggest talk shows in the nation. company is using as its main and Chrysler. This is not a task supplier found a manufacturing Husky Herald - Page 21 How much YOLO is OK? Sarah Mazza Staff Writer Rappers make up new YOLO is used in several might be entertaining, it is getting never even think of doing. YOLO catch phrases all the time, but different ways. One use is as an to get out of control. may be bad for some kids, but to Drake, a multi-million selling art- explanation for someone’s crazy “I honestly think YOLO is me it is a reminder to do things I ist, came up with a catch phrase behavior. For example, one might just another way for people to do have always wanted to do now, that is spreading like wild fire. say “I just woke up in the police stupid things,” said sophomore because I might not be here “You only live once” has been station- YOLO”. Other uses are Ryan Nangle. “People are taking tomorrow.” popularized though the acronym for more moderate occurrences, it too far like when they do things “YOLO got popular very “YOLO” in Drake’s song“The like deciding to eat a cupcake that are dumb and say YOLO.” quickly,” said Harrison High Motto.” because you only live once!. Isabella Shava, a reporter School freshman Kat Ensign. As stated in the Wash- Even celebrities are en- for statenews.com, discussed her “I was kind of surprised how it ington Post, YOLO is becoming dorsing YOLO, furthering the opinions about the term YOLO. spread to everyone. To me it’s the new “Carpe Diem” (seize the popularity of the phrase. Zac “The idea is correct, but annoying how people think it’s day). This catch phrase has influ- Effron actually tattooed it on his the saying itself is stupid. There okay to do risky and potentially enced teenagers in a somewhat hand, showing his support for the are two mindsets you can have harmful things just because “you negative way, since it gives them term, and giving respect to Drake. when you embrace YOLO: a seri- only live once.” the idea that they can do rebel- The initial meaning of YOLO was ous one, where you spend your YOLO is leading people to lious things. YOLO has also been to give people an extra push to one life with your family or eating believe that their decisions don’t sweeping the internet with Twit- try something new and live ev- an extra piece of pie because it have an impact on their lives, ter pages entitled “YouOnlyLiv- ery day like it’s their last. It was could be your last; or unreason- when in reality, they do. Being e1nce”, “YOLOBoard”, “YOLO- meant to remind people that life able one, where you think living open to new ideas is not wrong, Jokes”, and “WeTweetYOLO”. is short, and that it is dangerous every day like it’s your last means as long as some amount of com- According to Urbandictionary. to get caught up in the stresses making rash decisions which mon sense is still used in the com, YOLO is a phrase used of life. Despite the initial purpose you might regret when you actu- decision making process. At the to persuade others to take risks of the phrase, YOLO has been ally live another day,” concluded end of the day, you only live once, or do something they normally taken too far. According to NESN. Shaya. so make sure you are spending wouldn’t do. Overall, this phrase com, a young fan clothed in only “I think YOLO is a good your time doing the things that is giving teens an excuse to act a Speedo, sneakers, and white thing,” said freshman Emily Gior- really matter to you, instead of inappropriately. They feel that socks sprinted onto the field of gi. “YOLO is a way to express acting blindly. their actions are justified, as long the Red Sox- Blue Jays game who you are and to just be your- as they say YOLO at the end of with YOLO written across his self. It can also be a motivator each sentence. chest. While this kind of behavior to do something that you would Prepare to be Bamboozled! Allison Fuerst Staff Writer The dictionary defines the break concert once bands may stages now feature music rang- word bamboozle as follows: to a year. The website turn into your ing from rock and metal to dance hoodwink, or pull the wool over explains, “The Break new favorite! music and hip-hop. one’s head. However, for most, Contest is the official Ac- Whatever changes Bam- what first comes to mind upon contest for any artist, cording to boozle has undergone over the hearing the word is the famous DJ, band or group to the article past few years, they appear to Courtesy of thebamboozle.com music festival where dozens of earn a slot on at this “Bamboozle be working. Junior Sarina Tas- bands share their talents with year’s event.” The performances founder John D’Esposito em- sone, who will attend the festival, the world. Bamboozle has enter- are then judged and critiqued by braces new sounds,” by Tris shared, “I really like the lineup tained over one million fans over a panel of industry professionals. McCall, Bamboozle is becoming for this year! I can’t wait to see the past nine years. This year, the While last year the festival too big to be compared to the some of my favorite artists!” And three-day festival will be held in was held in East Rutherford, New Warped Tour, as it once was it’s true, this year’s festival will Asbury Park, New Jersey, from Jersey, this year Bamboozle will back in 2006. McCall writes, feature a number of extremely May 18 to May 20. Of the thou- take place in Asbury Park. Junior “The Bamboozle…recently has talented and popular musicians, sands that will attend, a few will Ashley Dellipaoli said, “I went to excelled at identifying acts on sure to attract a wide range of be Harrison students! the festival last year and had a the rise… ‘Comparing the Bam- spectators. On Friday, May 18, The Bamboozle Festival is lot of fun! I went mostly because boozle to the Warped Tour is an the top three artists perform- an artist development resource Lil Wayne was headlining it, but insult,’ says John D’Esposito, ‘We ing are Skrillex, Mac Miller and that is responsible for launching I also got to hear many bands I’d respect what Warped does, but Incubus. On Saturday, May 19, the careers of many of today’s never heard of before!” And that’s it’s a totally different philosophy… The Foo Fighters, Blink-182, top national recording artists the beauty of Bamboozle. While we do something a lot grander, DJ Pauly D and The Maine will and celebrities. According to the you may be driven to the event and with a lot more diversity.’” headline. Lastly, on Sunday, May Bamboozle website, the Bam- by the prospect of hearing one The article goes on to describe 20, the headliner is Bon Jovi, who boozle Talent Team takes pride in of your favorite artists, once there how Bamboozle’s lineups used will perform alongside a special searching the globe for the best you are exposed and introduced to be very similar to those of the guest to be announced during talent. While they do not accept to a variety of new musicians. Warped Tour, a pop-punk insti- the show. For the full setlist, visit any demos, Bamboozle hosts a And who knows, one of those tution, but how the Bamboozle 2012.thebamboozle.com. Husky Herald - Page 22 Virtual closet sites open new doors Melanie Singer Staff Writer We’ve all dreamed of advanced nature of their strategy, outfit! I’m definitely going to make the day when we could see if it is unsurprising that Rohan and an account to help me out!” clothes look good on us before Davis like to refer to themselves Senior Jose Porretti feels purchasing them online. Let’s as the Nielsen ratings of fashion. differently. He said, “I really don’t face it: the majority of us have Unlike Rohan and Davis, care about repeating an outfit. been disappointed at some point, Courtesy of stylitics.com Joseph Einhorn of TheFancy. I know that I wouldn’t wear the create their own virtual closet when receiving clothes that were com did not attend college. same shirt two days in a row but and chronicle what they wear on purchased online. Whether too However, by age 16 he was if I wore the same shirt from the the site’s “style calendar.” The big, too small, or simply not what already working with Capital IQ in week before I’d be fine with that.” calendar also allows users to see we wanted, we have all wished New York, helping to build a data Sarina and Jose’s differing the weather forecast (definitely for a way to know exactly what management system for financial views illustrate that, in general, something to keep in mind when our outfits will look like on us companies. While conducting these websites are going to planning an outfit), keep track before buying them. Well, the research prior to the launch of attract more women than men. of how often they have wear day has finally come, in the TheFancy.com, Einhorn and his But Stylitics is trying to be gender- particular styles, and calculate form of a website created by group of co-workers studied the neutral. Although the homepage how much they have spent on Joseph Einhorn called TheFancy. evolution of some themes online, comes off as a little girly, there is all of the clothes in their closet. com. And he’s not the only one which included self-expression, a men’s option users can select In addition, the calendar prevents getting in on the act. Pinterest, and discovery. when creating an account. outfit-repeating, such as wearing Stylitics and Clothia are just of a Many Harrison High With so many new the same skirt twice in one week. few of the many sites that have School students are excited websites competing to be the With Stylitics, the founders recently cropped up which allow by the advent of virtual closet definitive virtual closet, it is have incorporated an analysis fashionistas all over the world to websites. Junior Sarina Tassone unavoidable that some will fail. strategy. Real-time market search, buy, and swap clothing said, “These websites, TheFancy. The real question is, will the trend research for labels and retailers and style tips on the web. com especially, sound really as a whole survive into the next can be gathered and applied to Stylitics.com is the cool. I always have the issue of season? Virtual closets have the the fashion industry. Stylistics brainchild of 29-year-old Wharton not remembering whether I wore potential to revolutionize the way business plan is so sound, graduate, Rohan Deuskar, something recently, and people we buy and wear clothing. But that it captured the top prize and 31-year-old University of will call me out for it. If I make an whether or not a large number of at the 2011 Wharton Business Iowa graduate, Zach Davis. account on this website I won’t consumers will see the appeal is, Plan Competition. Given the The website allows users to have to worry about repeating an for now, uncertain. Sony unleashes the Vita Jamie DeRosa Staff Writer Courtesy of hollywoodreporter.com On February 22, Sony un- cost anywhere from $25 to $100. at the moment. It is clear that about three hours of continuous leashed its brand new handheld It is surprising that Sony is mak- Sony is hoping to offset competi- play time, and requires about an into the hands of Americans. ing this marketing mistake again, tion by marketing the Vita to a hour and a half to fully recharge. Originally released on December considering the backlash incurred more hardcore gaming crowd. By Considering the weak battery in 17 in Japan, and receiving some by the same policy with the PSP. offering dual analog sticks, first the PSP, this isn’t too surprising, disappointing sales numbers, Another factor contributing to person shooters like Call of Duty but it is an issue nonetheless. the new and extremely power- the Vita’s disappointing breakout will be able to be contenders on With the Vita now released ful handheld is looking to find a was its being released during a the Vita’s system. This is some- in the wild, only time will tell if it solid footing in the United States. surge in sales for the Vita’s main thing many fans are excited for. will prove a success. Sales have As the spiritual successor to the competitor, the 3ds. The 3ds has So far as the system itself, been increasing steadily, and this PSP released back in 2004, the become Japan’s fastest selling it’s quite an impressive piece of trend appears likely to continue. Vita promises to provide console system of all time – quite an ac- tech. The five-inch OLED touch But everyone this reporter spoke quality experiences with a device complishment, considering its screen fits the device beauti- to who has used this beast of a you can take anywhere. very weak launch. fully, and brings out the best in machine has walked away im- When it was first released It’s not all bad news for the gorgeous games developers pressed, and eager to play more. in Japan back in December, it the Vita, though. The biggest have created for it. Both the front “I really like how you can transfer met with some truly weak and advantage the Vita has over its and back of the device are touch your saves from the PS3 to it,” disappointing sales. There are a competitors is the simple fact screen enabled. Additionally, the said sophomore Ryan Nangle. lot of reasons for this, the primary that it is a far superior handheld. Vita rocks an ARM Cortex A9, As more and more people get one being that it carries a pretty Say what you will, the power and which is very powerful, to put it their hands on the device for hefty price tag. A Wi-Fi model features of the Vita rival those of mildly. Visually, what has been themselves, demand is bound costs $250. A 3G model (which home consoles, and represent a seen on the Vita blows away and to go up. At this point, marketing boosts some pretty limited data definitive step up for handhelds. far outpaces previous efforts, is of the utmost importance. The plans, courtesy of AT&NT) will set The question is whether the Vita both visually and in terms of its Vita may be a great device, but if you back $300. This model also will be able to fight off the app audio. If there’s any downside to it’s not plastered on billboards or requires the purchase of an ad- store and android market which the Vita, it’s the battery. It’s been TV screens, word of mouth will ditional memory card, which can are easily the kings of the market reported that the Vita allows for only take it so far. Husky Herald - Page 23 Birds: Still Playing games Angry in Space “With Friends” Jamie DeRosa Staff Writer Dylan Manley The original Angry Birds This time around, the game Staff Writer has been downloaded an insane has been heavily marketed. For 500 million times since its initial instance, the studio went so far It’s no secret that iPad and iPhone for weeks. release. It’s become a very suc- as to attach a giant replica of an technology has changed the One would think that the cessful property, spawning board angry bird onto Seattle’s famous way people interact. Nowadays, “with friends” game formula games and tons Space Needle. when two friends want to speak, needs little alteration, but Zynga of merchandise. It’s clear the they are just as likely to find is already working to revamp While there have studio is look- themselves on Facebook as on the industry it helped to create. been many varia- ing for this to the phone, and far more likely A recent article published in The tions of the popu- be another to call or IM than meet up in New York Times stated, “The lar IOS game with smash hit, and person. Recently, smart phones company (Zynga) announced multiple expan- so far it is. The have brought about yet another a new gaming platform that will sions that slightly new game has way to interact: through apps. match up players who do not tweaked game been down- The popular app company know one another but who have Courtesy of blogspot.com play, the series loaded over 10 Zynga has played a large role a mutual interest in getting the hasn’t seen a full blown sequel million times in less than three in the app revolution. Zynga is crops in and spelling words with until now, with the release of… days, far outselling the original. behind several wait for it… Angry Birds Space. But one thing goes against the app sensations, That’s right. The suicidal animals idea of this version outselling the including “Words are heading above and beyond original – the game is much more with Friends,” the stars in hopes of blowing up challenging than it was before. “Scramble with the sales chart yet again. The glory of the firstAngry Birds, Friends,” and One can tell from simply and the reason that it sold so well, “Hanging with looking at Angry Birds Space that was that it was a game anyone Friends.” All of the development studio had a lot could pick up and play, regard- these apps allow more money going into it (thanks less of age and gaming ability. It people to interact in no small part to the obvious was very accessible, while at the with their friends success of the first one). The same time challenging the player from their smart game opens with a fully animated in later levels. This time around phones, via game cut scene detailing the story of the game becomes much more play. Zynga has the game. Yes, this destructive vicious in its design than before, of course teamed romp features a story this time, something that could quite pos- up with Facebook. something that will either excite sibly turn off many players looking This partnership or infuriate fans, depending on for a fun, simple game to play on allows smart what they’re looking to get out of the train. phone users to this game. Time will tell if this predic- find app-game Something tells me not tion is wrong, but to say it will partners through many are in it for the story. Re- beat the original seems highly their Facebook “Words with Friends,” anyone? gardless, the new main draw for unlikely. Either way, the new friend lists. Zynga Courtesy of Christie Suozzo this one is the newly changed game is being very well-received, apps are spreading like wildfire. J, Q and X.” Zynga plans to put and innovative game play, which with popular websites like IGN Even celebrities have got in an experimental version of the requires much more skill and giving it a positive score of an 8.5 on the act. The most famously new platform on their website. strategy this time. The reason (out of 10), stating that the zero-g app-addicted celebrity is Alec The company hopes that this for this is because of the new levels make the game feel fresh Baldwin, who was kicked off measure will help it to become mechanics introduced. Instead again. However, it’s interesting an American airlines flight for less dependent on Facebook, of just destroying straight up to note that many people at Har- refusing to shut down his iPad in which currently obtains 12 structures this time on flat plains, rison High do not approve of the the middle of a game of “Words percent of its revenue. the player will have to take gravity new game. with Friends.” However, the window of into account. This time struc- “I don’t think it will be good, Zynga isn’t the only opportunity for brands like Zynga tures that must be destroyed no matter what they say,” says franchise helping people may be closing. The downside are located on the other sides of sophomore Ralphie Tancredi. “It do things “with friends” on of being at the forefront of the planets that the player must work will feel too much like the original, their phones. The company technological revolution, is that around. The game doesn’t just which got really repetitive.” OMGPOP recently came out no one stays there for long. innovate there, it also features Other students just find the with a game called “Draw Many users who initially flocked multiple “Easter eggs” (secrets game concept itself to be stupid.“I Something.” This game is the to “with friends” are becoming hidden throughout the game) think the idea of shooting a bird smart phone equivalent of disenchanted. “The games are with wormhole-like devices that from a slingshot is just ridiculous,” Pictionary: you watch someone addicting for a while,” shared allow the player to move to hid- says senior James Nitis. Only draw something on their phone, freshmen Federica Balboni, “but den levels that are references to time will tell what happens to the and you guess what it is. “Draw after awhile, they got old.” other popular games like Space mega-franchise, but it seems to Something” has been at the top Invaders and Super Mario Bros. be off to a good start. of the iTunes app charts for both Husky Herald - Page 24 iPad 3 Hits Shelves Sarah Camillone Staff Writer Apple is calling it the new Although it might seem that the the last generation iPad. iPad; some call it the iPad 3, but iPad is perfect from the outside, What some people might it is the same thing. Released it is not. The A5X is actually a BIG view as the biggest omission March 16, 2012, this model is improvement, also in the sense from the new iPad is Siri, Apple’s the first iPad to have an eagerly that it is quite large. Consumer voice-activated assistant. In- awaited feature: a retina display. Reports has even found that the Courtesy of wordpress.com stead of Siri, there is a voice The retina display has four times new iPad can heat up to 116 de- annoying when you can turn your dictation button on the keyboard, the pixels than the previous grees Fahrenheit when running Verizon iPad into an LTE hotspot, letting the users speak their generation of the iPad. Accord- graphic-intensive games, particu- which would allow you to Face- words rather than type them. ing to Apple’s website, the new larly Infinity Blade 2. On average, Time on other devices, but not on This still omits several features iPad has the best display ever it runs ten degrees hotter than the the iPad acting as the hotspot.” included in Siri, such as setting on a mobile device – with over previous generation of iPad. This The mind-blowing retina alarms, and looking up calendar a million more pixels than a high heat-up of the iPad is due to the display is amazing, and it looks appointments. definition television. large A5X chip. great on a screen as large as the “I think that the iPad 2 and “There’s another one?” Another feature of the new iPad’s tablet. Apple.com shows iPad 3 are basically the same said senior Sammi Rhodes, “I bet iPad is the 4G internet connec- that the text is razor-sharp, and thing, except for some minor up- it’s high tech.” tion, the latest in wireless technol- even colors become richer. It is grades, like the retina display and That seems to be true for ogy. Even this isn’t perfect; there true that enhanced apps as well a better camera,” said Karilynn this latest iPad. This new iPad is is a downside to 4G. An article as HD movies look astounding, Gomez, owner of an iPad 2. “It extremely high-tech, with more in The Huffington Post explains but it’s not the same way with non shouldn’t even be called the iPad of the upgrades on the interior, this small issue very well: “The HD-content. Non-retina apps and 3, it should be called the iPad 2S.” rather than the exterior side of Verge’s Dieter Bohn notes that movies tend to look very similar People do have differing the tablet. Although the many attempting to initiate a FaceTime to the iPad 2, even more pixilated opinions and thoughts on this new features are no doubt an call over LTE fails out with a mes- on the retina display. new iPad. Even though there improvement, there are some sage exhorting you to connect to The new iPad features a are a few small things that aren’t minor downfalls to a few of these a Wi-Fi network. While it has better camera- a 5-megapixel perfect about the new model, features. always been true that FaceTime iSight camera that shoots 1080p many will agree that the good The new iPad includes a only worked on Wi-Fi and not HD video. This is definitely a outweighs the bad, and that the powerful A5X chip, a new proces- over cellular networks, Bohn great upgrade, but the front- iPad 3, especially its screen and sor that is a big improvement. points out that this is especially facing camera is very similar to speed, are a success. Top 5 Procrastination Websites! Sam Mandell Staff Writer There is nothing worse again and again until you master tertaining and a good go-to site to to browse all your interests and than the feeling of waiting until the material. Not only is this fun, visit in between homework hours. see what comes up. When you the last minute on a big project. but it is also extremely education- 3. YouTube: Among citizens of click the ‘stumble’ button, the site Procrastinating has become a big al. If you’re not doing homework, all ages, YouTube is typically vis- leads you to a random site.Often part of the daily routine. The In- you might as well learn something ited at least once a day and is ex- you find things that you weren’t ternet poses a serious distraction the fun way. tremely well- known. This reporter necessarily looking for. If you’re for students. Facebook is only 4. College Humor/Cracked: Col- is not the only one who does his not satisfied with the result, click one of the many sites to visit for lege Humor is simply College Hu- homework, then becomes dis- “Stumble” again. This can go on something to keep your mind off mor. The sight releases pictures, tracted by YouTube’s many offer- for hours, and you never know of homework. Not that procrasti- videos and articles that capture ings. Even if you plan to listen to what will come up when you nating is the right thing to do, but the attention of young adults with one song from YouTube, it is very “Stumble.” This happens to be if you’re going to do it, you might a sense of humor. Every day the tempting to continue searching my favorite procrastination site. as well do it right. In my opinion, staff reviews pictures and videos for other entertaining videos af- 1.Reddit: At the top of the page, the best procrastination sites, sent by teenagers worldwide and terwards. This is the ultimate way there are a number of categories in random order, are as follows: this updated media is added to to lose track of time. “You can including “Funny,” “Videos,” “Pics,” 5. Sporcle: Sporcle is a site where the site. The best pictures and vid- find anything to watch,” says ju- and “Gaming.” If you click on one you choose a basic topic including eos are featured at the end of the nior Pornin Thongkhamyoo, when of them, you get a number of geography, music, movies or just a month and year. Some videos are asked what his favorite site is. funny videos and pictures on the miscellaneous genre and then test part of a series made by the Col- “You don’t always need a new site screen. What’s great about it is your knowledge on that subject lege Humor staff including “Jake to use. YouTube keeps it fresh that you don’t waste time thinking area by taking a series of quizzes. and Amir.” Cracked is a lot more with its many updates and inter- of what to search. You just click a There is a time limit and some of sophisticated and more society- esting videos, so it never gets old!” topic and it searches for you. “It’s the quizzes are rather difficult to oriented. The site contains an ar- 2. Stumbleupon: Stumbleupon got a ton of stuff,” says junior Tim complete. One quiz may be “Name ray of videos, articles and pictures. is a site that browses pre-set top- Alfieri. “It’s great when you have all Adam Sandler Movies” Or “Can However, what you will find about ics that you choose while creating nothing to do, but when you have you name the word missing from Cracked is that it’s much more your account. Potential interests homework it’s awful because these baseball themed movies?” historical and/or scientific than include movies, music and ex- you get sucked into it so quickly.” The fun part is that you can try College Humor. Both sites are en- treme sports. Or you can choose Husky Herald - Page 25 An end to the Berenstain Bears? Lindsey Barnett Staff Writer

The Berenstain Bears, a gone now would be a sad thing Bear, Mama Bear, Brother Bear, children’s book favored by many to realize, since being a kid was Sister Bear, and Honey Bear. in the Harrison High School com- great.” The first book hit the sales mar- munity, has taught many lessons Some of the fondest mem- ket in 1962 and now there are about safety and morality in each ories from childhood are visions 300 books in the series, which of their stories. The creators of parents or family members has been translated into 29 of the series are Jan and Stan reading a favorite book. Most languages. Berenstain, a happily married people would love to share that “Those books were a clas- Stan and Jan Berenstain. couple, who have been work- experience with their own chil- sic, like Dr. Seuss. It is very sad Courtesy of The Chicago Tribune ing on the series for 50 years. dren someday. to think these books will come Recently, at age 88, Jan Beren- Although the books that to an end,” says sophomore Eli common problems that might stain suffered a severe stroke make up the canon of work by Barich. “Still, there are more than have apply to their own lives. By and died. The big question now Jan and Stan Berenstain will not enough books for the kids to read connecting to children through seems to be whether or not the disappear, it is tragic to think that to still experience what we did helpful problem solving and series will continue. maybe the creation of these great as kids.” good decision-making, the books “I would be so upset if family stories has now come to “It is very sad that Jan proved popular with parents as the books stopped,” says senior an end. Berenstain passed away,” says well as with kids. Faryn Brown. “Even though I do “I loved having my mom junior Rajan Mehra, “I think it will “I believe that no matter not read these books anymore, read me the Berenstain Bear still be okay, though. Maybe Stan what happens, the Berenstain se- the general idea of knowing that books when I was kid,” says se- will still write more books. I hope ries was a story for little children something from your childhood is nior Cayla Pettinato, “It is so sad he does. Even if he doesn’t, they that will always be around,” says that one of the creators died. Al- were an extremely successful senior Rachel Hurvitz, “even if though they made so many great partnership and manufactured there are no more original Beren- books, it is upsetting to know that more than enough books for stain Bear stories to be made.” there might not be more.” people to read.” These books were some- The books displayed the The Berenstain Bears thing Stan and Jan loved to do classic family life that most hu- went on crazy adventures and together, writing up great stories man families experience, except always had the silliest problems. that helped children every day of the characters were bears. For These problems that appeared their lives. Only time will reveal those unfamiliar with the tales, in every book helped children by whether Stan may continue the Courtesy of PBSkids.kids.us the family consisted of Papa giving them a solution to these series on his own. Spring musical hits all the right notes! (Continued from Page 20) Reilly. Junior Andy O’Rourke and respectively. As choreographer to prom. “Ac- sophomore Emma Camillone Andy Lee, senior Nicole Bar- tually, I was also won laughs as Maggie and letta displayed a natural talent for already plan- Bert, the writers behind “Pretty dance. Junior Andrew Butler also ning on asking Lady.” Seniors James Nitis and revealed rhythmic prowess in the her,” clarified Marwan Bishtawi held their own role of Billy Lawler, a Broadway Martino “But beside the indomitable Ms. Brock “juvenile” who is an advocate for watching her as Dorothy’s long-suffering lover Peggy. in the show Pat Denning and Abner Dillon This reporter was not the definitely af- only one awed by firmed my de- “42nd Street.” Senior cision.” Kyle Martino, who Junior saw the show three Hayley Kro- Sing out! Courtesy of Gary Morgen Photography times, shared, “I nthal stated, favorite song was probably the can’t believe how “I’ve seen all of the Footlight duet between Maddie and Cayla. polished it was. All Players’ musicals since I was a Their voices are so different, but of the dance num- freshman, and this was definitely they sounded so great together! I bers were well put the best yet! I especially enjoyed also really enjoyed ‘Sunny Side.’ together, and all of the big tap numbers. They looked You could tell those harmonies the leads had their like so much fun. I had no idea so were tricky, but everyone’s voices roles down pat.” many people in this school could blended really well. Props to Troy Martino was so im- dance!” for holding his own as the only pressed by Pettina- “The singing was fan- boy in the song!” to’s performance, in tastic!” said sophomore Kyle Senior Kevin Song’s re- particular, that he Lefkowitz. “There wasn’t one lead sponse was brief, but revealing. Pollack takes center stage in “Shadow Waltz.” decided to ask her who couldn’t carry their solos. My “Wow,” he said, “Just wow.” Courtesy of Jacqueline Lesdesma Husky Herald - Page 26 The pie, the myth, the legend! Jenna Clemens Food Editor

For this issue’s food quan- has its cheese and toppings un- dary I decided to investigate my derneath its sauce. I would think long-time favorite and yours, the design alone would make pizza. Let me just take a mo- pizza-eating (pizzeating?) more ment to praise this simple, yet difficult, but deep-dish seems delicious, bread-of-breads con- to keep its renown despite the coction. It was no small act of challenge. Or non-challenge (I genius when someone decided wouldn’t know, since I haven’t to put cheese, sauce and deli- had any yet). Fame aside, a cious bites of treats on top of band trip insider recently tried to what might otherwise be flat and convince me that deep-dish pizza boring rounds of bread (if I do say “just isn’t that good.” Then again, so myself, the Jews really made we live in New York, where pizza Chicago deep dish. Look at that crust! Courtesy of foodbeast.com deep-dish pizza seems to have the Italian fare one finds in the a great start with matzah). has a certain expectation, and been born a star, even though restaurants across the states, In light of the recent band deep-dish is more of an acquired it is far from the original pizza and has been perfected over its trip to Chicago, I started my taste. Or at least a taste you recipe. Though it is unclear where long history into many delicious the doughy delicacy first was varieties, from deep-dish to thin- prepared (Naples, according to crust to Sicilian (which actually Ms. Battipaglia), it is generally refers to a type of pizza made in agreed that pizza began as a Sicily). The word pizza is thought flatbread prepared by poorer to originate from the Italian word inhabitants of the Mediterranean pizzicare which means “pinch,” dating back to the time of Ancient but unlike their traditionally trian- Greece. By the sixteenth and gular cousins, Sicilian slices are seventeenth centuries, peasants generally square-shaped and living around Naples, Italy were thick-crusted. If you buy a slice baking a special yeast-based here in New York, you are eating flatbread topped with red sauce something that resembles the and peddling it on the street. The type of pizza native to the city culinary invention attracted many of Palermo, in Sicily. Though it a tourist to the open-air markets may look a lot like deep-dish, the Sicilian slices. “Mouthwatering” is an understatement. of Naples and soon gained popu- two differ in shape, the way they Courtesy of b52pizza.com larity, spreading across different are baked (deep-dish is usually investigation by looking into regions of Italy and surrounding baked twice, Sicilian just once) the differences between New simply have to taste for yourself countries. Yet Naples is said and the topping assortment and York’s traditionally thin pizza and to understand! to take its pizza very seriously; structure they typically have. If, at Chicago’s traditional deep-dish Much to my dismay, as I traditional pizzerias often serve this point, you are craving a slice style pizza. Despite being in the explored the streets of Chicago, only the purest form of pizza: (I know I am), I will leave you with Windy City twice in the last few I found that most pizza restau- the pizza margherita (a flat pizza this thought: there is no wrong weeks, I managed to leave both rants did not serve the famous crust with fresh tomatoes, olive time to chow down on some good times without having tasted the deep-dish pies. There are, how- oil and sometimes mozzarella). old Neapolitan flatbread. Or a famous pies. However, I do plan ever, a select group of pizzerias Finally in the nineteenth nice grandma slice. Till next time, on one day eating the super-thick scattered around downtown and century the pizza found its way stay hungry! (And by all means, pizza, so I did some research in around various neighborhoods to the United States by way eat pizza!) the meantime. The conclusion: that give credence to American of Little Italy in New York City. the difference between pizza in Heritage Magazine’s claim that Chicago and New York and pizza out (Mid) the Midwest is the home of Philadelphia West lies in the crust. In Chicago, the modern pizza industry. As were also though many pizzerias serve it turns out, the first deep-dish among the standard, thin pizza, the city’s pizza came from the oven of first cities to traditional fare is pizza with crust Ric Ricardo and Ike Stewell in a offer pizza on approaching three-inch heights, small restaurant they opened in menus, usu- sometimes stuffed with sauce downtown Chicago and named ally in neigh- and cheese (this is called pan “Pizzeria Uno” in 1943. Deep- borhoods pizza), and most recently hot dish immediately attracted fans densely dogs (yikes!). Deep-dish pizza due to its buttery crust, piles of populated by also tends to have its ingredients cheese and fruit pie-like qualities. Italian immi- layered in a different order than (There are even several bands grants. Now- one might find if he orders a slice who took its name and an Ani adays, pizza in town at Pizza 2000. Instead of DiFranco song titled “Deep Dish,” has become crust, sauce, cheese, then top- although the lyrics sadly are not The classic margherita! Courtesy of buynypizza.com a staple of pings, deep-dish pizza usually really about pizza.) Regardless, Husky Herald - Page 27 When Four-of-a-Kind is a Full House Kyle Jenna

I’m not very good at math but I have some Being a quadruplet is great! I always pretty heavy math for you: four kids, born have built-in homework help; I always on one day, about 40 seconds apart from have someone to rant to, and I never each other, and 3 minutes in total. A lot have to face a scary situation on my of kids at once, but I still am able to be own. There are downsides to having unique, because we have VERY different three other siblings the same age, like personalities. As a young kid, the way I never being able to agree on what to was “special” was that I always wore the have for dinner, but I can’t imagine life most ridiculous clothes. Now that I’m older, without Coby, Kyle, and Trent by my something that makes me unique is being side. Being in the same grade means a thrower for the track team. I also have people mix up our names, but all four a huge passion for singing. I feel it’s an of us have talents and hobbies that set awesome way to express myself that’s us apart. I’m the only one who doesn’t different from anything Jenna, Coby, and play basketball, but I play trumpet in the Trent like doing (sorry Trent, I know you marching band and jazz band! I also think you have a gorgeous voice!). take Latin, and like to write and draw. The four of us “Lefkowii” are really close, but we’ll never be lumped together as the same person! Here at The Husky Herald, we are self-diagnosed Lefkomaniacs! This adorable foursome has charmed us ever since they set foot in the high school last fall. This issue, we caught up with the quadruplets, and found out what makes each Lefkowitz tick! They may share a gene pool, but Jen- na, Kyle, Coby and Trent are about as Coby different as they come! Trent

Being a quad is exciting, for sure. It feels so natural being a quadruplet, There’s never a slow day in our that it seems weird when people don’t lives! The four of us do fight a lot, realize we’re related (this happens and sometimes in public, but when a lot!). Being a quadruplet is great, I think about all the perks that come because I get to meet a ton of people with being a quad, i wouldn’t have who are friends with my siblings, and it any other way! Something that because at home, there’s always distinguishes me from my siblings, someone to hang out with! But there on the surface level, is that I am the are many things that make me differ- tallest quadruplet! This comes in ent from Kyle, Coby, and Jenna. My handy when I am playing basketball, siblings are known for either playing or trying to reach something on a high a sport, or playing an instrument. I’m shelf. Something that distinguishes the only Lefkowitz who does both! I me, in terms of personality, is that play basketball, and I play French I’m right in the middle on the shyness horn. I’m also the only quad who scale. Kyle is really outgoing, and has a job (Kyle says she does, but Jenna is shy. I guess you could say she doesn’t.)” One last thing that I’m the normal one! Or, you know, the makes me unique is the fact that I most boring. Finally, I hear Trent has am, without doubt, the most awe- said he’s the most awesome Lefkow- some Lefkowitz. itz. That’s a lie. It’s me, all the way.

Husky Herald - Page 28 “90 Second Interviews” is a new feature where we sit down with two teachers and see 90-Second how many random questions they can answer in just ninety seconds.This issue, in honor of the recent trip to Spain, we interviewed Span- Interviews ish teachers Ms. Columbus and Mrs. Garcia! Garcia Columbus

First love? A book. First love? The man I married. Favorite language? Love them all! Favorite language? Espanol por favor! Favorite meal? Lomo Saltado. Favorite meal? White rice with black beans, steak and on- First car? 1993 Saab. ions, tostones, and FLAN! Favorite international destination? Lake Titicaca. First car? White Caravan, a Voyager. Favorite artist? Picasso. Favorite international destination? Europe...I could say Favorite song? “Wake Up Everybody.” Spain, but I enjoy all of Europe. Favorite Beatle? Bug or band? Favorite artist? Musical? So many...Jade, Ruben Blades, Midnight snack? Oreos. Concha Buika, Susana Baca. Hobby? Traveling...is that a hobby? Favorite song? “Amigo”...but there are so many. Secret obsession? Chapstick. Favorite Beatle? They’re not my favorite - tells you I’m not Favorite word? Circumlocution. from here, right? Hollywood crush? Gael Garcia Bemal as Che. Midnight snack? Cereal. Fashion staple? iPhone. Hobby? Listening to music (Latin Jazz, World Music) and Favorite chain restaurant? Whole Foods. decorating. First pet? My dog, Cupcake. Secret obsession? Organization. Catchphrase? OK. Favorite word? Chevere (it means “cool” en Ingles). Favorite cartoon character? I never liked cartoons. Hollywood crush? Andy Garcia. Personal idol? Michael Greenfield. Fashion staple? ACCESSORIES! You name it, I got it. Vanilla or chocolate? Strawberry. Favorite chain restaurant? Pio Pio. Favorite local lunch? Chop’t. First pet? My dog, Picki. Teacher BFF? The best people I know. Catchphrase? MY MOTHER (said in a Spanish accent). Siblings? My sister Mikki. Favorite cartoon character? Mighty Mouse, and I love the Best high school memory? My English teacher passed me Flintstones. a note: AVOID SAYING LIKE SO MUCH. Personal idol? Mom. Vanilla or chocolate? HELLO, chocolate! Favorite local lunch? Good old salad from HHS. Teacher BFF? I can’t...I’m going to get in trouble. Siblings? Two amazing brothers who spoil me rotten. Best high school memory? When I ran for class president. I lost by the way...but it was a great experience.

Husky Herald - Page 29 Lax Team Looks To Rebound in 2012

Zack Davidoff Staff Writer It’s a new year and the The Huskies will have to past, such as when he was cap- successful,” defenseman Robert Harrison lacrosse program walks depend on a young, but very tain of the JV lacrosse team his Mackenzie says of the defense. into the season with a differ- talented team to win games sophomore year and the team On the other side of the ent attitude than before. In the this year. Led by sophomore had a great 13-3 record. Many field, the offense is comprised off-season there was major Jake Marino and junior Robert of the players on that JV team of players that can certainly upheaval from the resignation Waldman, the team is poised to are on this year’s Varsity team. score, but have to learn how of former Head Coach Bruce compete with any school. This Their leadership and guidance to play together. The starters Kinisky. It cannot be overstated year the lacrosse team will also for the young stars on the team are still unsettled and players how much Coach Kinisky did for experience a full offseason with will directly relate to the team’s will have to battle for positions the Harrison lacrosse program. a steady coaching staff. Coach success. before the season starts. Coach Nine years ago, he started the Jay Rabinowitz and Coach Dan That success will rely Madigan has a great offensive lacrosse program throughout Madigan are returning after com- heavily upon the defense. The mind and will try to coach up Harrison, to lead younger kids pleting their first year with Kinisky coaches and players know that the young players to fit into an into the sport. It has continued at the helm. They made their de- for the team to win games this explosive scheme. The offensive to grow ever since. With time but in the middle of last season, year, it must be a low scoring is extremely inexperienced. To and effort, Kinisky molded the due to eligibility rulings, and were bout with their opponents. The show just how inexperienced, Harrison lacrosse program into able to demonstrate their years Huskies are more than capable the player that saw the most time what it represents today. of lacrosse experience. Coach of shutting teams down with last year that is currently on the Last year, the Harrison Rabinowitz was an all-American their athletic and smart defense. team is Jake Marino, and he was Varsity Lacrosse team was dis- division one defensive player at The Harrison lacrosse team this a freshman. Now a sophomore, appointing. They entered the Lehigh University. He also was year consists of a very strong Jake is primed to carry the Husky season with high expectations the defensive coordinator for consistent defense led by goalie offense and be the focal point on due to a talented senior class. Lehigh for two years. Coach Zack Davidoff and D-pole Robert the other teams’ scouting report. The team finished the season Madigan has much high school Waldman. The presumed start- On attack, two seniors that are 5-7, but had the talent to be much experience and was the offen- ing defensive players this year bound to make an impact are better. Many can be blamed for sive coordinator for one of the will be junior Robert Mackenzie, Doug Shulman and lefty Dean why the team did not reach its most prestigious lacrosse high senior Jacob Temkin, and junior Brancucci. Both will look to take expectations. One of the fac- schools in the country, John Jay Robert Waldman, with senior some weight off of Jake with tors was that most of the seniors High School. Madigan experi- Zack Davidoff in goal. But the much needed firepower. All the also played on the football team. enced much success while at team has serious depth at the other players on offense have not That football team had much John Jay, but now is looking to defensive positions, with senior played at the varsity level for a success in the fall, reaching the build Harrison’s lacrosse pro- Luke Wolf and sophomore Jor- consistent amount of time. state championship game in gram to the same level. dan Russo sure to get playing Attack player Doug Shul- Syracuse. Many of the lacrosse Head Coach Rabinowitz, time. Coach Jay knows his man said, “I’m really excited for players played an instrumental says, “I’m really excited for this personnel, so he will develop this season. It’s my senior year part on that football team. Those year. We just need to put in the a scheme where Waldman is and I want to have a lot of fun, but players were also recruited time and effort to be a great team at all times on the other team’s I know we can win too.” to play football in college and like I know we can be.” best offensive threat. Zack There will be bumps in were not dedicating as much The 2012 Harrison la- Davidoff can stop anything from the road for this Husky team, time and effort to the lacrosse crosse team will be spearheaded more than 10 yards out, so the but the young talent present is team. It was disappointing to by middies Jake Marino and defense must do a good job of undeniable. The outlook for the see so much talent go to waste Kevin Imperia. Kevin Imperia communicating to prevent any Harrison Lacrosse program is in lacrosse games. Still, during is a senior and the team’s vocal breakdowns in coverage. extremely bright and this should last year’s season there were captain. Strong leadership from “We definitely have a lot of be year one of moving in the right many bright spots, especially the the team’s seniors is crucial for talent this year, but we just have direction. emerging talent of the younger overall success. Imperia has to put it all together and be on players on the team. shown strong leadership in the the same page at all times to be

Husky Herald - Page 30 Spring Track Off and Running Sara Purinton Staff Writer Coming into the start of to wrap up the winter season, the boys and girls teams have shown a whole, these finishes are more the winter track season, coaches coaches excitedly looked toward people what they’re made of. At meaningful than only a few first Mrs. and Mr. Zanot expected it to the start of spring track. the highly competitive Fulton place finishes. be a season of recovering and As senior Chris D’Antona Invite held at home on April 18, Overall, Harrison tends rebuilding. With the loss of many summed up, “The spring season impressive times were broken. to come out near the top of the important seniors at the end of is always really exciting because Junior Trey Wasilesky was able surrounding schools, and it is the 2011 season, the coaches that’s when our team hits its to break his previous record mostly because of Harrison’s looked toward strengthen- by finishing first with a time of ability to work together to stack ing the young team. No 4:31.2. Along with this, other im- up the points. one expected to be going to pressive top place finishes were Coming up quickly is the States, but that’s just what made by Sebastian Cortes in the coveted Penn Relays held at the girl’s 400-meter relay 400-meter hurdles and the Boys’ UPenn. This meet is one of did. Juniors Hannah Hoch- 800-meter relay. national renown, and draws the man and Ashley DelliPaoli, With such a successful top athletes from all across the along with sophomores day at the Fulton invite, the track country. Usually, records are Rula Samad and Samantha and field team now is looking meant to be held for a number Shopovick, were able to forward toward the April 23 dual of years before they are broken, crush through qualifiers to meet against Rye at the Rye High but with Harrison, this trend does go on to medaling at the School track. Similar to what was not hold up. Many of the seniors NYSPHSAA Indoor Track Seidman looks to break more records. revealed in the winter season, on the team, such as Jacob Seid- Championships. It was a Courtesy of harrisoncsd.org the strength of the spring track man in the pole vault, are hoping surprising turn of events for peak. The coaches always try team is its teamwork. Though to continue shattering their past everyone. to have our times and perfor- there may not be any superstars personal and school records, “We had been getting mances reach their best in the on the team, there are certainly while new competition, coming beaten by two teams all season spring, so it’s exciting to see all emerging and promising runners, from contestants like Ryo Inkyo, long, so none of us thought of our hard work come together. as well as older runners who look to challenge these recently we had a chance to make it to We have a lot of seniors this year definitely can run competitively made records. States,” said Hannah Hochman, and a lot of guys that are commit- with the top. The teamwork as- One new competitor, “but when the coaches told us we ted to the team, so I think we’re pect plays in here, because both sophomore Ben Adler, says, had made it, we were so excited! going to look really good by the the boys and girls teams have “We expected this year to be a We were all so pumped to get to time big meets like leagues and found that though they may not transition year, but everybody compete at such a competi- counties arrive.” always have many first place has worked so hard that we tive meet.” Already, though the spring finishers, it is not uncommon to have been able to exceed our With such a satisfying way season has just begun, both the come in second and/or third. As expectations.” Mike DiTursi: A life on the links Trent Lefkowitz Staff Writer Mike DiTursi is the senior HH: How have you and marshlands and there is a ton expectations, finding the will to superstar on Harrison’s Boys’ the rest of the team done so far of wildlife and incredible views continue and fight hard through Golf Team. Recently, he granted this year? that supplement the experience the pressure is when success is us a quick interview. MD: So far this year I have of playing golf there. fully achieved. If I always give the Husky Herald (HH): been playing fairly consistently. HH: What is the best part game 100 % and never give up, I When did you start playing golf, I am still waiting for my break- of having Mr. C as a coach? can never be mad at myself. Golf and how long have you played through round to lead me on the MD: The best part of hav- is a mental game played in the for the school? path to States. The team is also ing Mr. C as a coach is how he space between your ears. Mike DiTursi (MD): I have doing very well. We are currently connects with each player. He HH: Where are you play- been playing golf since I was #3 in our league and have a lot gets us excited for our matches ing collegiately, and have you three years old, and this is my of exciting matches coming up. when we see him throughout the thought of playing professionally sixth year playing on the Har- HH: What is the best round school day, and the tradition he in the future? rison Varsity Golf Team. you’ve ever shot, and where did started for us, wearing shirts and MD: Next year I am going HH: What is your routine you shoot it? ties to school for all of our league to Rollins College in Winter Park, when you go to practice? MD: The best round I ever matches, portrays an image of Florida, on a golf scholarship. MD: My routine consists of shot was 68 (3 under par) at class and pride for the members The Rollins Tars are a highly hitting balls on the range for an Westchester Country Club, Par of the golf team. renowned team, and I am very hour to focus on my swing keys. 71. HH: How do you char- excited to become part of the After that, I practice my putting HH: What is your favorite acterize success on the golf program. Regarding professional for 15 minutes, and finally play course to play? course? golf, I try not to think too far down nine holes. After playing, I reflect MD: My favorite course to MD: Success is not always the road. I'm going to strive to be on which area I struggled most in play is Old Marsh Golf Club in achieved from shooting a low an NCAA All-American and see at practice so I can better myself Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. score. When your actions on the where my college golf career as a golfer the next time. The course was built in the course are not adding up to your takes me. Husky Herald - Page 31 Varsity Baseball Team Starts Season Strong Ray Corona Sports Editor

The Varsity Boys’ Baseball es and stellar pitching. team finished last year with one The Huskies would of their most successful seasons cruise in their first game, beat- in recent years, finishing 15-7 and ing Mount Vernon by a score of making a deep run into the play- 9-0. Michael Forgione pitched offs. This year’s Huskies had the six scoreless innings, giving up daunting task of not only match- only two hits. The bats would aid ing last year’s performance, but Forgione’s effort on the mound, trying to make it even deeper especially Shang-Li Polera, who into the playoffs. The Huskies hit his first home run of the year. lost a core group of hitters with The Huskies would then follow Michael Jacobson and Mike Chi- up with another nine run perfor- arella graduating, as well as the mance, with a 9-6 victory over hard throwing righty Brian Lobel. Keio. Keio, a team that finished Despite the loss, the Huskies still with a solid 14-6 record last year, have plenty of players on this wasn’t able to stop the Huskies’ year’s roster that could make lineup as they were able to string up for those losses and lead the together 10 hits. Huskies to victory down the road. After starting 2-0, the Santamaria winds up to deliver the heat. Courtesy of Christian Santamaria “I think a lot of people un- Huskies kept hot, winning their Junior Tyler Hart, playing by many of the players so far. derestimated us coming into the next four games. In those four in his first year for varsity, was Starter Michael Forgione has season,” says junior centerfielder games, the Huskies would out- impressed with this fast start. struck out 16, all while posting Austin Pollack. “The loss of those score their opponents 33-7, scor- “It was a team effort,” he a 0.74 earned run average. Max seniors hurt, but we still have ing 10 runs against Greeley and said. “Hitting-wise, we got on Bruckner, the ace of last year, has plenty of players that are great 13 runs against Valhalla. In their base and drove in runs, while our been impressive too, striking out and can make a difference both first six games, the Huskies were pitching shut down the opposing 17 batters and currently sporting pitching and hitting.” 6-0, with an offense averaging hitters. Everyone was playing a team low 0.58 earned run aver- The Huskies’ superb 6-1 just under nine runs per game at their best and our 6-0 record age. As for hitting, the Huskies start has been from a combina- and only allowing on average showed it.” have put up a .311 team batting tion of strong hitting performanc- under three runs per game. On a recent Tuesday, how- average, as well as an impressive ever, the Hus- .459 slugging percentage. Max kies suffered Bruckner and Shang-Li Polera their first loss. each have a home run for the It was an ex- Huskies, and other notable slug- tra innings gers include Alex Beckett with contest, and 5 runs batted in, Austin Pollack the Huskies hitting .333, and Steven De Leo fell to an Os- with two triples so far. sining squad, As the Huskies go deeper 3-2, putting into the season, it will be impor- their record tant that they continue playing at currently at this exceptional level. It will truly 6-1. be a test to see how the Huskies De- face up against some of the top spite the teams in Section 1. Despite the loss, the 6-1 challenges to come, Jack Mc- record still Carthy feels optimistic about the shows just team. how danger- “We know that we can ous the HHer- match up against anyone in g3rgHuskies Section 1,” says McCarthy, “If we could be this just play smart, work hard, and season. Even continue playing at this high level, more impres- we’ll be successful.” sive has been the masterful The 2012 Huskies pose for the photo op. Courtesy of Christian Santamaria performances

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