41st Year, Issue No. 1 October 25, 2018 the

Sherwood High School: 300 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Warriorwww.thewarrioronline.com School Store Offers Food, Drink, and Opportunity by Adam Levine ‘20 able to them. Entrepreneurship and CCRD Students who wish to com- students are not the only ones plement their lunch from home who help keep the school store or who do not want to wait in the up and running on a daily basis. long cafeteria line have a new During sixth period, students in option--Sherwood’s school store, the Learning for Independence The Warrior Emporium. Open (LFI) program restock the entire during lunch, the school store in school store. “There are usually the upstairs A-hall provides an three to four [students] who come array of snacks and drinks avail- and restock everything,” Lynch able for purchase by the students, explained. “They’re great, and including Cheetos, Cheez-Its, they’re doing an amazing job.” Doritos, Lays, Pop-Tarts, Rice Although the school store is Krispies Treats, Fruit Roll-Ups, currently responsible for paying Gatorade, Powerade, Naked back the costs of the window, Juice, and water. cash register, and other supplies, Often, behind the counter is Lynch predicts they will begin entrepreneurship teacher Marga- Kelly Seganish ‘19 making a profit by the end of the ret Lynch, who, under the super- calendar year. vision of Technology Education During their lunch, students socialize while waiting in line for their food at the newly opened school store. Eventually, she wants the resource teacher Jason Daigle, cipal Bill Gregory. “We have a ting up a functioning school store. county and saw what they were store to be completely student-led runs the store in conjunction business and CCRD program that Then, the store was filled with a doing and took all of that and and the profits to go back to the with the entrepreneurship class. connect with the real world skills cash register, refrigerator, and decided how we would start,” students, in the form of field Lynch also provides opportuni- learned in running a store,” ex- shelving, the latter two provided Lynch said. “For example, Blake trips, and other rewards. The new ties for students in the College/ plained Daigle. “This is a tremen- by Royal Vending, the company has a school store, and they’re school store may also become a Career Research and Develop- dous opportunity for our students that stocks the vending machine selling pretty much what we sell: resource for students who need ment (CCRD) program to work if who are interested in business as and the store’s supplies. chips and drinks.” In the future, extra SSL hours, and Lynch needed. well as learning how to work in Although Lynch has hopes to Lynch plans to sell school items stresses that the school store Last school year, Daigle had real-world situations.” expand the variety of products in and supplies such as gym locks or should be about the students. Stu- expressed interest in opening a This summer, the business the future, she foresees success compasses in order to make sure dents that are interested in work- school store, and the idea was ap- office got to work preparing the with the current variety. “I went students have the resources they ing in the school store can go and proved by former Sherwood prin- A-hall and its classrooms and set- to different school stores in the need, in order to succeed, avail- see Lynch in A298. Dr. Minus Prioritizes Culture, Community for Sherwood by Mallory Carlson ‘19 lized them in order to help better shape his expectations. Within his first week as principal, Dr. “That’s how those Pillars of Excel- Eric Minus took his new administrators, lence really came about,” Minus said, ref- administrative assistants, business office erencing the new standards of excellence staff, and building services members on an he has implemented for students and staff. in-school field trip. On the agenda was a “Through a lot of listening, some themes three-hour tour of a very important build- that came out of those meetings with peo- ing - Sherwood High School. The field trip ple, this idea of coming together … It’s started at the front doors of the school, and just kind of this concept of how do we take throughout the tour Minus highlighted ar- Sherwood to the next level. It’s already a eas that he would like to revamp, in efforts great school, but how do we collectively to make Sherwood a dynamic, consistent work together to bring Sherwood to anoth- learning environment. er standing?” “Culture trumps strategy all day long,” Though he has goals of his own for the Minus said in explanation of the renova- community, Minus recognizes that there tions and his other endeavors during his are areas that affect students that he is ex- first 90 days as principal. “If we can create pected to address. For example, the com- a culture and a climate at Sherwood for our monly held belief that there is an unnec- students and for our staff,” he said, “I think essary emphasis on standardized testing. everyone is going to be more apt to be re- While his more than two decades of ex- sponsible for the work we have to do here.” perience in various school districts taught Working on the physical aspects of him that standardized tests may never be cultivating the Sherwood community is eradicated entirely, he maintains that as- just one of the many tasks Minus led ef- sessments should align with what students forts to create an increasingly unified and are really learning in the classroom. He collaborative culture. Before the school describes testing as a measure of students’ year started, Minus engaged in about 60 abilities for states and/or school districts individual meetings with students, parents, so that they know if their processes are teachers, and community members to lis- effective; administrators need to ask, “are Sydney Henry ‘20 ten and learn more about Sherwood. He we getting the return on the investment … took some of the recurring themes that he Dr. Eric Minus often walks the school hallways to increase his familiarity with students; he heard throughout these discussions and uti- See MINUS, pg. 2 is seen here with junior Lauren Chrosniak holding up the iconic “One Sherwood” symbol. What’s Inside: News: 1-5, National News: 6-7, Features: 8-9, Humor: 10-11, Spotlight: 12-13, Opinions: 14-16, Wondering Warrior: 17, Entertainment: 18-21, Sports: 22-24 The Climate Crisis The Buzz Around Football Learn more about the environ- Warrior staff writers weigh in on the re- mental dilemmas that are causing cent debates concerning football, like concern. safety and political activism in the NFL. pages 12-13 page 15 2 The Warrior • News October 25, 2018

Maryland Eliminates PARCC Tests by Kara Thompson ‘20

After just four years of administering the PARCC, Maryland will follow in the footsteps of many other states who have decided to forgo the exams. The main frustration with PARCC was been how long it took to administer: on average, testing took about 10 hours, and was very disruptive to instructional time in the classroom. Along with that, results usually did not come back soon enough to actually be helpful in guiding teachers on what students struggle with, and more than half the students who take it don’t pass. Spring 2019 will be the last time these exams are administered, as educators through- out the state have deemed PARCC an inaccurate representation of the curriculum. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, PARCC will be replaced by the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, or MCAPs. Sydney Henry ‘20 State officials hope these tests will be similar to the Common Core State Standards while staying rigorous. The goal for these new ex- A new security checkpoint entrance was built in order to protect the Sherwood community from potential threats. ams is to test students’ knowledge and skills while taking less time and being less disruptive to instructional time. Some critics are worried that MCAPs won’t last very long, as New Security Measures Are Put in previous exams administered haven’t lasted more than a decade or so. Each standardized test seems to have a whole new set of issues, Place for the 2018-2019 School Year but the Maryland State Education Association seems confident in the new exam. by Lauren Hesse ‘19 ers’ directions during drills and This year, administrators are treating the drill as if it were a real strictly enforcing all previously In the wake of the school situation,” the addition of active determined procedures. Outer Students Attending shooting at Marjory Stoneman shooting drills will “further im- doors have always been locked at Douglas High School in Park- prove our ability as a school, not the time school begins. “Students land, Florida, many secondary just staff, to respond to a threat,” who arrive after 8:00 must enter Protests To Be Excused school systems, including MCPS, said Glenn Gerhardt, an AP Phys- through the main entrance,” said by Liam Kennedy ‘19 decided to implement new proce- ics teacher. Gelfand. dures and measures designed to As many students and par- Students may have noticed MCPS students who attend an organized protest during the protect students and faculty from ents have noticed, there is a new that staff no longer open outer school day may have their absences excused thanks to a plan pro- outside threats. security entrance, which is still in doors for students who wish to posed by the Board of Education’s Policy Management Committee. Starting this year, students the final phase of construction. return to the building after choos- According to the proposal, students will receive an excused absence and staff at Sherwood will par- Visitors cannot enter the school ing to go outside during lunch. if they obtain permission from the principal of the school, the parent, ticipate in active shooting drills. through the main entrance with- Anyone who leaves the building and the organization that is running the event. This process ensures The drill will consist of “a out participating in a new sign-in at any point during the school day that students do not abuse this policy in order to obtain free excused ‘scripted event’; however, it will process, which involves demon- is expected to re-enter through the absences. A student will be able to take three days off of school per not include noises to simulate strating their identity by logging main entrance. year for civic engagement. gunshots,” explained Assistant in using a driver’s license. All Security is continuing to The plan, which passed a preliminary vote on September 11, School Administrator Stephanie staff members and visitors are ex- patrol the campus and monitor came after students across the county took part in walkouts and ral- Gelfand. Before the first drill, pected to display their identity in closed-circuit cameras in order to lies in February in response to the fatal mass shooting at Marjory teachers will receive addition- an outward manner by wearing a ensure students are safe through- Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. After a 30-day al training at an upcoming staff badge for staff or computer-gen- out the day. waiting period, they will vote once again on the plan, during which meeting, and administrators will erated sticker for parents and oth- No matter what precaution- the Board will listen to public input on the proposal. If the Board share pertinent information about er visitors. ary measures administrators and votes to pass the amendment, it will allow students to become more the drill with the Sherwood com- At the end of last year, class- staff take, there might be a time politically active without worrying about the consequences on their munity. room doors were fitted with mag- when our school is not secure. If transcripts. While no one can ever be netic strips that, if pulled, will a threat presents itself, Sherwood truly prepared to respond in the cause the door to lock, prevent- students and staff can rest assured event of an active shooting, if ing anyone intending to do harm that there is a plan in place that is County Considers Adding “students are listening to teach- from entering a classroom. designed to protect their safety. Days to Spring Break Minus Implements New Changes by Christianna Tran ‘20 from CULTURE, Cover members. So far, he has worked announcements in order to bring Montgomery County’s Board of Education is currently devel- with administrators and students the Sherwood community to- oping a calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. During their latest how well are kids doing based on alike to forge strong relation- gether, and was also maintaining meeting, held October 9, the board limited their options down to the resources we’re putting into ships that will ensure success. As a presence in the hallways in or- two possible calendar schedules. Of these two schedules, one plan schools, the staff that we’re put- for others within the Sherwood der to solidify his promises about proposes a longer spring break, while the other plan keeps a shorter ting in, the programs that we’re community increasing communi- unification and making the school spring break, similar to the current one for this school year. putting in?” cation and maintaining positive “One Sherwood.” As they develop the calendar, the board contemplates having a Though to the chagrin of relationships, Minus encourages Visibility is another import- break running from either April 6 through April 13 or from April 8 some students that standardized “respecting where we all come ant priority for Minus, as he wants through April 13 in 2020. For this current school year, spring break testing will not be going away, from, recognizing that we all to end the stereotype that the will be from April 17 through April 22. If spring break is shorter, Minus emphasizes the need for come from different journeys and principal and administrators are then there will be a full professional day between academic quar- effective assessments. “A balance different experiences, but it won’t “untouchable figures that make ters. On the other hand, if the longer break is chosen then there will is important,” he noted. “I would stop us from addressing each oth- unilateral decisions” and work be only a half day in between quarters. simply just ask that we be mind- er in a way that is respectful.” towards gaining students’ trust Board members encourage the community to send their input ful that whatever we assess, that It is not difficult to see, even that he will make decisions in and feedback on the calendar. A survey was sent to all families and it’s connected to something that relatively early in the school year, their best interest. “For me, it tru- staff asking about various topics such as school closure on certain students have learned along the Minus’s efforts to construct a sen- ly is about building relationships holidays. They also seek opinions on the two calendar proposals. way.” timent of approachability and re- with kids and staff to make sure According to a WTOP article, board member Rebecca Smond- In Minus’s eyes, the key to spect with both the students and that they know that we’re all on rowski explains how they’re “putting both of these out for public making Sherwood the best it can the staff. Beginning the first day the same team,” Minus remarked. comment, and when they come back, we’ll make a recommenda- be is the culture that engages of school, Minus was visiting “We all are about the education of tion to move one of them forward.” students, staff, and community multiple classrooms, making PA our students.” The Warrior • News 3 October 25, 2018 New Curriculum To Be Implemented This Free Condoms Will Now School Year for Elem. and Middle Schools Be Provided to Students by Vendela Krenkel ‘20 by Katherine Sperduto ‘19 crease in Chlamydia cases and a Before the end of last school 29-percent increase in Gonorrhea year, MCPS engaged in the pro- This school year, MCPS isn’t cases. This jump in countywide cess of selecting a new curricu- providing just agenda planners numbers is close to double the lum for grades K-8 in subjects and pencils to students, but con- increase of these cases statewide, English and math, as well as for doms, too. and county health officials are de- Algebra I courses in high school Starting October 1, health claring this a public health crisis. after a Johns Hopkins Institute for rooms in all MCPS high schools In order to fight this drastic Education Policy study found that began stocking condoms in an spike, MCPS high schools now MCPS’ current Curriculum 2.0 effort to fight the spread of sexu- will provide free condoms to stu- does not prepare students enough ally transmitted infections (STIs). dents. The last time an idea like for later education. The Board of Education voted in this was proposed was roughly 20 In May, MCPS Superinten- favor of a plan, originated by the years ago, but it was not followed dent Jack Smith discarded initial Department of Health and Human through on due to the amount bids received from curriculum Services. of public outcry. The cost of the developers due to the retirement Under the new plan, if a stu- current plan is unknown, but the of two high-level MCPS employ- dent requests condoms from the county health department will ees, the associate superintendent nurse, parents are not permitted partly rely on a supply of 4,000 in the Office of Curriculum and Courtesy of MCPS to deny the school from giving condoms a month the state pro- Instructional Programs and the them out. A parent/guardian also vides. supervisor for English in the De- MCPS is abandoning Curriculum 2.0 and taking bids for new curriculum. will not be notified if a student According to ABC News, partment of Secondary Curricu- receives condoms from school. pediatricians state that providing lum and Districtwide Programs, learning in the past and creates There are also plans to im- MCPS refers to the Code of students with free condoms in who took jobs with one of the an anxious learning environment plement new instruction for Al- Maryland Regulations that states schools will not decrease sexual considered companies: Discovery … MCPS [had] only offered to gebra I at 25 high schools, which that minors be treated the same activity but will decrease unin- Education. prepare two days of training this will affect an additional 3,100 as adults in terms of medical care tended pregnancies and STIs as “These job offers do not ap- summer for a curriculum they ha- students. Navarro said she hopes and privacy. well as HIV. pear to have influence the RFP ven’t purchased yet,” he said. the use of a new curriculum will According to the “Frequent- The latest data from the [Request for Proposals] process,” Despite the concerns that close the achievement gap in the ly Asked Questions” document Center for Disease Control and stated Chief Academic Officer MCPS is moving too quickly to school system visible on recent about the ‘Latex Condom Avail- Prevention (CDC) Youth Risk Maria Navarro at the time. overhaul curriculum, the Board scores on state standardized tests, ability and Education Program Behavior Study demonstrates However, Smith noted con- of Education will determine a fi- which display continuing socio- in Montgomery County Pub- that sexual activity amongst high cerns over an appearance of a nal list for possible curriculum economic and racial divergences lic School High School Health school teens has decrease from 48 conflict of interest as his reason providers around November. The of at least 30 percent on English Rooms’, issued by the Montgom- percent to 40 percent as of 2017. for the suspension of the bidding new curriculum is expected to be and math exams taken by K-8 ery County Department of Health However, the data showing the process. The school system is- adopted in January, and will like- students. Parents have stated their and Human Services, students condom use of sexually active sued an updated request for pro- ly be fully implemented no later concerns as well, many express- will be required to speak to their students has also seen a decreased posals on August 20, following a than the 2019-2020 school year. ing their hopes that the new cur- school nurse to obtain a condom. from 62 percent to 54 percent. three-month delay in the process. According to the official ricula won’t be too screen-heavy. 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If you are interested in becoming a patron, contact Peter Huck at [email protected] 4 The Warrior • News October 25, 2018 Grades in MCPS Continue To Flourish without Semester Exams by Jimmy Yates ‘21 The data showed that in second Comparison Data: Grade Inflation semester in math classes, students Students across Montgomery earned approximately 20-percent County continue to earn higher more A’s and B’s than in 2015, the grades in core academic classes last year with semester final ex- three years after the change in ams. English and science classes the grading system. According also showed similar increases in to analysis by the Washington the number of higher grades. Post, students are currently earn- This rise in grade point av- ing grades 32-percent higher than erage (GPA) has led many to be- they were earning in 2015, the lieve that grades do not have the last year of using the old grading same meaning as they did in the system. old grading system. This grade In 2015, the MCPS Board inflation has teachers thinking the of Education voted to put an end old system of grading was more to semester final exams, which representative of students’ aca- counted for 25 percent of a stu- demic performance than before. dent’s semester grade. Highly “My grades have definitely publicized statistics showed that gone up since the change in grade students, particularly in math procedures,” said math teacher classes, on average, had lower Thomas Cohan. Over the course grades on the finals compared of three years, he has come to to their quarter grades. Another the conclusion that “it’s unfair as important change to the grading it is not preparing [students] for policy is that the students’ grades college, where exams are often a “trend upwards.” Therefore, a major factor in grade determina- student who earns an A one quar- tion.” ter and a B the next quarter will The Washington Post report- receive an A for the semester ed that many MCPS educators grade in the course. feel that the upward shift in grades Other aspects of the changed Source: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org is giving parents and students a grading policy also raise grades. Edited and illustrated by: Kelly Seganish ‘19 false sense of accomplishment. For instance, students often take Without semester exams, stu- exams with a reassessment possi- for an entire unit of study” said ment for ‘practice’ and then take board member Ortman Fouse dents do not have to worry about bility, rather than the cumulative algebra 2 and precalculus teach- the reassessment,” said Hiltner. requested a report that included studying and/or applying each exam.“With the implementation er Deborah Hiltner. With the new “The old grading system is more data on the recent semester grades unit to a major test that would of reassessment, students have grading system, Hiltner feels that realistic for what students will after hearing complaints from impact their final grade in their lost their ability to prepare for with the option for reassessment, face at the university level.” parents and educators on how the class and possibly if they pass the assessments that cover material “Students tend to take an assess- This past summer, MCPS new grading system was going. class. Senior Students Must Pass Required Assessments To Graduate High School Because of a recently passed Maryland requirement, a number of current seniors are facing some unexpected challenges concerning standardized tests from previous years.

by Anika Mittu ‘19 are lengthy, county-designed as- reduce a student’s exposure to signments that assess a student’s normal instructional time. The Due to a Maryland state mastery of content in one subject English 10 Bridge Project, which graduation requirement stating area that corresponds with a state will have taken students 70 hours that students in the class of 2019 assessment in English, Govern- of class-time to complete by the must pass the Algebra 1 PARCC, ment, or Algebra. If a student time the projects are submitted the English 10 PARCC, and the passes the bridge project, they to the county, serves as a prime Government HSA exam, 103 will be able to graduate high example of just how taxing and Sherwood seniors still must pass school without passing the actual time-consuming these projects at least one of these exams in or- state exam. can be. However, English 10 der to receive their diploma next Bridge Projects can only be bridge teacher Patty Jasnow be- June. turned in to the state of Maryland lieves that the project’s focus on Previously, students only after a student has failed the exam grammar, writing, analysis, and needed to take the Algebra 1 and at least twice. However, students research allows students to learn English 10 exams. Students could who have only failed the exam useful skills that easily translate graduate without passing either once have already begun Bridge to other assignments. “The skills of these exams; the Government Projects, assuring that anoth- they’re working on aren’t totally HSA served as the only exam that er failure in December will not separate from what they’re work- required a passing score for the dictate whether or not they can ing on in English 10,” said Jas- student to be eligible for gradua- graduate. They can pass the com- now. tion. However, the current seniors pleted Bridge Project to fulfill the The projects’ overlap with are required to pass all three of same graduation requirement. core content in each course al- the exams. Some individuals have The finalized Bridge Proj- lows for the retesting process to taken the exam on multiple occa- ects are sent to a higher MCPS minimally disturb class time. “All sions and failed, while others will office for grading, and graded bridge teachers are working hard take the exam for the first time in projects are returned to the high so we create little impact upon the upcoming months. Regardless school two to three weeks after students and teachers,” said Gel- of prior exam history, all students submission. Sherwood intends fand. who must pass a state exam will on submitting projects by the If a student passes the exam attend testing dates in December. end of February, providing plen- in December, they will stop at- If a senior fails an upcoming ty of time for students to receive tending Bridge Project classes. state exam, a backup plan has al- grades and resubmit any changes This is the ultimate goal, as it ready been set in place to assure in order to pass the project. allows students to stop missing that they can graduate with their To complete the Bridge Proj- class. However, if they don’t peers in June. Assistant School ects, affected seniors either leave pass, they will continue attend- Administrator Stephanie Gel- class once a week to attend a ing Bridge Project classes to take fand has been working to im- bridge class or are enrolled in a another viable pathway to gradu- plement Bridge Projects, which daily bridge class, both of which ation. The Warrior • News 5 October 25, 2018 MCPS Policies To Restrict International Trips by Sarah Nove ‘20 to take professional leave. “I thought we were doing the right The annual French exchange thing … because if we’re travel- will no longer take place as of ing with kids 24/7 for 11 days, we this school year due to changes in assumed we were working,” said Sherwood’s procedure regarding Falls. However, MCPS consid- international travel. Sherwood ers international trips completely was randomly selected by MCPS separate from the school system. for a payroll audit, which found “Schools are highly discour- that the school’s procedure for aged from putting their school international trips conflicted with name and the district’s name on county policies. The changes also trips because of the level of lia- raise questions about the future bility that could occur,” said Prin- of other international trips, such cipal Eric Minus. “When you’re as the biannual Spanish exchange taking [a large group of students] and the choir trip. out of the country, you can imag- Previously, students received ine … the risk that could be in- excused absences while traveling volved when things could poten- for international trips, and teach- tially go bad.” ers often took professional leave One resolution, Minus sug- while supervising these trips. gests, is to schedule internation- However, according to the audit, al trips during non-instructional since the school district does not periods, such as summer vacation endorse international trips, stu- and seasonal breaks. According dent absences should be consid- to Falls, this is not a viable solu- ered unexcused and teachers are tion for the exchanges, as these Courtesy of Kat Mahoney ‘20 required to take personal leave trips focus on attending school Sherwood students from last year traveled to southern France for 11 days on the annual French exchange trip. when attending international with their foreign counterparts. trips. Additionally, teachers may Over both winter and summer Despite the new challenges, mer trips, this year’s destination “I believe that the [interna- choose to deny their students break, foreign schools are not in some teachers still plan to take being Portugal and Spain. The tional] trips which Sherwood has credit for work missed while out session, leaving just spring break. students overseas, such as cho- future of the Spanish exchange is are amazing and should not be of school for international trips, Factoring in the shortened spring ral teacher Michael Maddox. An uncertain. canceled … These [exchanges] as is the policy for unexcused ab- break and the time it takes to trav- estimated 45 students are partici- Students who were planning add a piece to a student’s edu- sences. el overseas, little time is left for pating in the scheduled choir trip to go on the spring 2019 French cation that is impossible to find According to French teach- the exchange itself. However, at to Prague and Vienna, which will exchange trip are unhappy in class. My sister went on the er John Falls, who supervises least for this school year, French take place April 2-14, 2019. Ad- with the recently made changes French exchange and her knowl- the French exchange, teachers students will still come to Sher- ditionally, the art department will brought on by this audit –– stu- edge of the language and culture thought that they were authorized wood. continue with their annual sum- dents like junior Zach Seymour. skyrocketed,” said Seymour. 6 The Warrior • National News October 25, 2018 ------2018 Midterms ------Nov. 6 Elections Set To Be Vital Issues for Voters in Upcoming Elections Most Important in Decades by Nick Hermosilla ‘19 to vote. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 2018’s midterm elections on there was a 56-percent increase in November 6 are being billed as voter turnout in the 2018 prima- the most important in decades, ries compared to past elections. or perhaps ever. Both parties As for actual policy issues, have much to gain with this elec- immigration has replaced the tion, especially Democrats. If the economy as priority number one Democrats gain control of the for most voters, as shown in a House and Senate, impeachment summer 2018 Gallup survey. The for President Trump will become next largest issues are the econo- a likely option. Many Democrats, my and healthcare. Other import- and some Republicans, have been ant issues as of now include gun vocal about impeachment on the control, abortion, and recently the grounds of discoveries from Spe- confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh cial Counsel Robert Mueller’s to the Supreme Court. Russia investigation, most nota- Another massive issue for bly obstruction of justice. this election is the possibility To gain a majority, Demo- of foreign interference. Russian crats need 3 seats in the Senate disinformation campaigns on and 24 in the House in order to social media influencing results have a majority in each. Accord- of the 2016 Presidential election ing to FiveThirtyEight, Dem- have caused controversy around ocrats have a 7 in 9 chance of Trump, with the Mueller inves- winning the House, and 1 in 5 tigation still active. Key national chance of winning the Senate. security officials also have drawn However, the Republicans need attention to the possibility of for- 8 additional seats in the Senate eign interference. NBC News re- for a filibuster-proof majority. ported that Director of National Luckily for each party, there are Intelligence (DNI) Dan Coats and many opportunities for gaining National Security Agency (NSA) seats –– all House seats and 35 Director Paul Nakasone have Senate seats are up for reelection. both stated the U.S. government In the House, 44 Republicans ar- is taking action to counter Rus- Fight for Control of House of Representatives en’t running for reelection, caus- sian and other foreign influence. ing many new Democrats to run Additionally, National Security in districts that have, in the past, Advisor John Bolton issued a been firmly held by incumbent statement saying that there is ev- Republicans. USA Today has at- idence of ongoing Iranian, Chi- tributed this to heightened parti- nese, and North Korean attempts sanship within Congress and the to influence the 2018 Midterms. splitting of the Republican party Especially now, Democrats as a result of Trump’s election. are trying hard to appeal to mi- Many key issues for this elec- norities, the LGBTQ+ communi- tion extend past political issues ty, and women with many of their and policies. The largest topic new candidates being one or more dividing voters for the past two of the three demographic groups. years is President Trump himself. On the other hand, there are many Many people are taking a side new moderate Democrats running solely for supporting or being to appeal to the large group of against Trump, whose adminis- anti-Trump Republicans pushed tration has been controversial away due to fringe candidates since his election in November and increased partisanship. The of 2016. FiveThirtyEight has Washington Post reported that Trump’s current approval rating many former State Department, at 41.8-percent, the lowest it has Armed Forces, and CIA officers been recently, and his approval are running as Democrats in an amongst women specifically is attempt to appeal to the veteran compiled by Thomas Johnson ‘19 even lower at 30-percent. Both and national security-focused fierce critics and supporters of voters Republicans used to appeal All 435 House seats are up for grabs, with Democrats needing to up their 194 seats to 218 to take the majority. Trump have shown they’re ready to. Proponents of Lowering the Voting Age in D.C. Garner Strength and Support by Nathan Lampshire ‘19 Earlier in the year, proponents of sumption that young people con- cally come to a conclusion) by the lawmakers for some time now, the campaign said they have the tinue to make irrational decisions age of 16. These abilities are not showing that activism and inter- Spurred by the mass school support of 7 of 13 D.C. Council that are often not backed by logi- emotionally influenced and are action with the government can shootings that have occurred members, a majority. The propos- cal thinking. If youth do not take involved in the decision-making bring great success. Some have throughout the past year, many al has potential for assignment to voting seriously, their votes can process for selecting a candidate. already been more involved with young people have voiced their legislative committees, a promis- prove detrimental in elections. In This level of readiness has many politics than many eligible voters. opinions and pressured lawmak- ing sign for teens who are eager addition, young men and women convinced that young opinions Because of this, increasing num- ers on legislation regarding gun to vote. have shown to be the least active should weigh in just as heavily bers of citizens are asking, why rights. Teenagers across the coun- The continuing debate, how- in the polls with slightly over as current voters in the polls. Not not allow them to fully participate try have orchestrated protests and ever, is on whether or not 16 and 40 percent of eligible voters be- only that, but using Denmark’s 16 through voting? marches that have not gone unno- 17 year olds are ready to vote. tween 18 and 29 voting. The low year old voting age as an exam- The logistics of changing the ticed by officials on Capitol Hill. Opponents argue that 16 and 17 voter participation rate for that ple, increased youth participation voting age are quite complex. It The power in the rising voice of year olds cannot handle the re- age group signifies changing the causes an increase in adult par- requires a long process that in- the youngest generation has con- sponsibility and are uninterested voting age will not be worth the ticipation as parents will be more volves committee assignments vinced many people that young in political matters. Advocates effort if participation hardly- in likely to vote because of their and a majority vote. Changing a people have the knowledge and for changing the voting age be- creases. children. Increased participation law is a difficult feat in today’s ability to vote earlier than 18 lieve youth are active and mature Psychologists have already from both youth and adults will heated politics. Even if the ma- years old. enough to vote. published findings that teens do fulfill the representative democ- jority of the D.C. Council agrees Youth advocates for lowering Opponents believe that ma- have the intellectual capability racy. to changing the voting age, it is the voting age have gained sup- turity levels of today’s teens are and maturity to vote. Youth devel- Young men and women have safe to assume that 16 and 17 year port from D.C. Council members not suitable for deciding political op cold cognitive abilities (better been influencing legislation and olds will not be voting within the like Democrat Charles Allen. candidates. It is a common as- known as the capability to logi- swaying the opinions of many next few years. The Warrior • National News 7 October 25, 2018 Generation Z Continues To County Executive Race Might Offer Surprises Flex Political Participation by Jack DeGonia ‘19 The contest for county exec- by Brynn Smith ‘19 students and staff, the country utive in Montgomery County is came together to grieve. After usually decided by the democrat- With the political upheav- many meetings between President ic primary, but this year it’s dif- al characterizing the Trump ad- Trump and members of Congress, ferent. Democratic County Coun- ministration, it’s no surprise the not one federal law was changed, cilmember Marc Elrich is running youngest generation is getting and by March 24, 17 more school against Republican candidate involved. Teenagers are march- shootings had resulted in injury Robin Ficker and the independent ing to advocate for gun control or or death. Students directly affect- candidate Nancy Floreen. working to improve local commu- ed by the epidemic started using Elrich has the endorsement nities. Generation Z (born from their voices to speak up for their of the Montgomery County Ed- the mid-1990s to early 2000s) is safety. Almost entirely on social ucation Association (MCEA), taking the country’s political cli- media, they organized and carried the influential teachers union, as mate into their own hands. out March for Our Lives, a move- well as Our Revolution, a group Most members of the young- ment focused on making sure formed in the wake of Bernie est generation have grown up in not one more person is killed by Sanders’ 2016 presidential cam- post 9/11 America with suspicion, senseless gun violence. This cul- paign to hold up ideals similar safety concerns, and discrimi- minated in student rallies across to his, and many others. The en- nation. Gen Z never knew the the country and in Washington dorsement of Elrich by Our Rev- absolute faith American citizens D.C., with speakers like former olution indicates that he is more had in their safety before Septem- SMOB Matt Post and those from progressive than other Democrat- ber 11. Now, terrorist attacks are schools afflicted by gun violence. ic Party members, possibly in- more frequent than ever, whether “The thing that distinguish- dicating why Floreen decided to it’s a homegrown school shoot- es us as young people in politi- run as an independent with more er or religious radical. Students cal movements today is a really moderate views. Courtesy of the Washington Post across the country have mobi- strong belief in compassion, and Ficker is a Republican who lized in pursuit of change before compassion in policy-making,” has been running for political of- Marc Elrich (center) speaks with Robin Ficker (left) and Nancy Floreen (right). they can even vote. noted Post. “As members of Gen- fice since the 80s. He has prom- “Gen Z is totally different eration Z, we have to always re- ised to increase the quality of economy. The potential job and gett and acts as a very localized from previous generations, main- member our brothers and sisters education in MCPS, but has not economic growth will largely rely version of the president, but with ly because we’re growing up with whose lives are on the line.” elaborated on how he plans to do on whether Amazon decides to less power. Any veto that the the internet. This means we can When it comes to making so. Ficker also promises to end build its second headquarters in county executive employs can advocate, organize, and inform to change, Generation Z has been gridlock, but he plans to do so not Montgomery County. Floreen’s be overturned by six of the nine a much greater degree than for- doing so and will continue to for by implementing any of his own emphasis on skills-based learning county council members voting mer generations,” explained se- years to come. When all of Gen- policies, but by carrying out Gov- would mean more programs like against the veto, and only five are nior Nathan Sayers, president of eration Z’s members are able to ernor Larry Hogan’s “End Grid- the ones offered at Edison High needed for vetoing bills concern- the Young Democrats Club. take the strength of their genera- lock Plan.” School, preparing students to join ing select areas, namely funding After the shooting at Marjory tion to the voting polls, they will Floreen is running on ex- the workforce. for Montgomery College, fund- Stoneman Douglas High School transform America’s political panding job growth, skills-based The office of county -execu ing for volunteer and career fire- on February 14 that killed both landscape. learning, and promoting the tive is currently held by Ike Leg- fighters, and housing budgets. 8 The Warrior • Features October 25, 2018 New Advisor To Emphasize Visual Appeal of Yearbook by Adam Levine ‘20

This year, Sherwood’s year- book has a new sponsor, English teacher Kelly Schlutz. After 16 years at Northwest and spending five as the sponsor of the news- paper, Schlutz is taking over the yearbook program, previously led by English teacher Lori Leonard. Schlutz’s biggest goal for this year is to remove lots of the copy, or words, from the year- book, and leave it chock full of pictures. “I’ve looked at a lot of the past years’ yearbooks, and they are filled with copy. In oth- er words, people have to actual- ly read the yearbook, and I truly believe yearbooks are meant to be looked at, pictures, and not read,” Schlutz explained. “My big change this year is to eliminate a lot of the copy, stick to headlines, captions, and quotes.” Schlutz also is looking for- Kelly Seganish ‘19 ward to working with and de- veloping relationships with the The new yearbook advisor Kelly Schlutz (standing), though not new to teaching, is new to yearbook and is working to put her own spin on things. students. She has hopes of bond- ing with them, because they will “We also take ideas from our experience with meeting dead- Senior Hyacinth Heo, one third year on the yearbook staff spend a lot of time together put- cover of the yearbook, and we lines, gathering advertisements, of the five editors-in-chief of the designing pages, assigning pages ting out a product they all can be take those same designs and re- and managing a large team of yearbook, emphasized that the to staff members, and overseeing proud of. peat them throughout each page people and making sure people editors-in-chief are trying to work the content on each page. The ed- The process of creating a of the yearbook,” Schlutz ex- are doing what they need to do. extra hard to acclimate Schlutz itors-in-chief also edit pages on yearbook starts with creating plained. “Once we have all that “So far, I’m enjoying yearbook to this new type of publication. separate editing days and help a ladder, or the framework of down, we can start placing our more,” Schlutz said. “It’s more “Because Ms. S is still learning, staff members gather content for what will go on each page, of the pictures, … headlines, … cap- creative.” [we] editors-in-chief are trying their pages. book. Once that is complete, staff tions, and … quotes, and things As the sponsor, it is Schlutz’s to put more work [in] than most Heo has stuck with the year- members get to work designing kind of start to come together.” job to handle the yearbook’s fi- editors-in-chief would because book program for three years be- spreads with pictures, captions, Schlutz believes her experi- nances, make sure each student is we’re also helping her to create cause she enjoys the people and and headline boxes. Currently, ence with the newspaper program on track to meet their deadlines, the best book we can,” Heo ex- the process of creating the book. the staff is approaching their first at Northwest will aid her in her and ensure that the final product plained. “It’s fun to design pages and to big deadline, with about 60 pages first year of sponsoring a- year is put together on the inside and In addition to helping out the see the outcome later on,” she already completed. book program because it gave her out. new sponsor, Heo is spending her said. EU Approves ‘Meme Ban’ Senior Hesse Obtains Emergency by Christianna Tran ‘20 Even musicians who sample others’ music are in danger. One Medical Technician Certification On September 12, the Euro- substantial concern is the possible by Maleeha Khan ‘19 pean Parliament (EU) approved end of memes. Although memes controversial copyright reforms are legal, scanners that may be Emily Hesse is a normal stu- that were previously rejected in placed on websites wouldn’t be dent by most standards: she’s a July. However, with an updated able to determine the difference busy senior; she hangs out with version, the EU voted in favor of between them and copyrighted friends, and she’s planning on the changes. The votes tallied out materials, causing many to be attending college. But one thing with 438 in favor and 226 against. wrongly taken down. that sets her apart from other The reforms are expected to pass Articles 11 and 13 of the students is that she’s a certified when the final vote is held in Jan- approved reforms will have the emergency medical technician uary. biggest effect on the internet. Ar- (EMT). EMTs work together in Many people in the artis- ticle 11, or the “link tax,” allows ambulances to save lives. tic and media communities are publishers the right to tax anyone Before all of this began, supportive of the EU directive, who uses or shares their content. Hesse joined the fire department believing that it is a way to pro- This way the EU can ensure that in October 2017 and took the Vol- tect their hard work from those users must see the original con- unteer Basic Orientation Class. attempting to steal it. In an in- tent before viewing a copy. How- She started to go there every week Courtesy of Emily Hesse terview with CNN, EU member ever, critics think this can lead following the class’s completion. Axel Voss, the sponsor of the bill, to copyright trolls abusing the Hesse said that volunteering gave Emily Hesse (right) practices giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. said “this is a good sign for the system and causing unfair taxa- her the chance to “help people creative industry.” The EU also tion. Article 13, also dubbed as and serve the community.” Later EMT. Hesse’s duties now usual- “adores [her] job and that this believes that the new directive the “upload filter,” causes major that November, Hesse was voted ly include riding in an ambulance was one of the best decisions will help creators get paid for internet platforms, such as You- into a probationary membership with other EMTs and assist- that [she has] ever made.” Be- their work. Tube and Facebook, to place a for the fire department. After fin- ing when attending to a patient. ing an EMT inspires her in many Though most critics of the scan on content users put up. This ishing up the school year and vol- EMTs can administer basic life various ways. Not only does she reforms agree that there should means that if a certain photo or unteering there, she took an EMT support such as performing CPR, have the opportunity to meet and be provisions to help creators fi- video doesn’t pass their scanner it class during the summer. Since providing basic airway manage- interact with new people, but she nancially, they don’t think that will not be uploaded. Many worry Hesse plans on having a career in ment, and immobilizing or ban- sees different patients in different the directive is the correct way to that this system will lead to many emergency medicine, becoming daging a wound. situations. Hesse can see patients achieve this goal. Many are wor- mistakes and cause a variety of an EMT and having the experi- Hesse works one shift a week with a variety of medical condi- ried that the EU’s new guidelines content to be taken down even if ence that comes with it would every Wednesday night from tions and learns how to alleviate will cause major censorship and the users followed guidelines. give her a strong foundation in 4:00-11:00 p.m. She admits that it their pain. stop the free flow of information. The overall effects that the her future career. can get stressful if she goes on a Hesse’s advice for prospec- Many people also have con- directive might have are worry- The EMT class took approxi- bad run. If someone is seriously tive EMTs is to not get disheart- cerns that the bill will potentially ing but could be a big step for mately two months to complete. hurt or a death occurs, it impacts ened. Yes, EMTs come across cause the end of many internet creators. Nevertheless, until the Hesse began to serve in her sta- her when she resumes her normal many difficult scenarios through- trends. Online content such as final vote in January, online users tion, which is located in Laytons- school life the next day. out their shifts, but having the reaction videos, fan art, and par- will not fully know the extent to ville. After months of hard work, Still, she doesn’t regret be- opportunity to help others out- odies are at risk of restrictions. which the internet will change. she was finally certified as an coming an EMT. Hesse says she weighs the tough parts of the job. The Warrior • Features 9 October 25, 2018 Student-Athletes Challenge Misconceptions about Hijabs by Hena Hussain ‘20 Haqq also mentioned that she as much in school as it is outside,” and Anjali Verma ‘20 encounters negative attitudes as a Higazi said. “Outside of school, member of the varsity field hock- it’s mostly people just giving According to Pew Research ey team. “When we high-five the me strange looks, but rarely will Center, 1.1 percent of the US other team in a line, lots of people someone say something negative population identify as Muslims miss my hand on purpose,” Haqq to me.” (people who follow the religion said. “It has happened at every As a member of the varsity of Islam), which is expected to game since I was a freshman.” volleyball team, Higazi also faces double in percentage by 2050. A She also spoke about feeling a certain set of challenges. “Wear- common practice among Muslim as though the school doesn’t do ing a hijab affects my athletic life women is wearing a hijab, or a enough to counteract incidents of because of how I have to change headscarf, worn to project mod- bullying and harassment. the traditional uniform,” Higazi esty and moral character. How- “I go to counselors, but then said. “With referees, I have had ever, this practice has been the they say [to] contact adminis- some trouble in the past with subject of countless acts of dis- tration. [In previous years when them saying I couldn’t play with crimination and in extreme cases, I] had a couple of issues, they [a hijab] on because it’s not a part violence, throughout the world wouldn’t do anything.” Haqq of the team uniform.” due to the surge in Islamophobic says that even after reporting one However, these obstacles are attitudes. Although the animosity incident of teasing several times worth it for Higazi to continue towards Sherwood students who during freshman year, she never practicing what she views as an wear hijab is less pronounced, received a response or guidance integral part of her faith. “Being they still face varying degrees of on further action. a [person wearing hijab] in high hostility both in and outside of Such unfavorable attitudes school comes with its difficul- school. are also felt outside of school. ties,” she said. “But staying true “A few people that are in “In public settings, people al- to my religion has made me spiri- class with me that may not know ways give me strange looks,” said tually stronger.” Kelly Seganish ‘19 me that well are hesitant to inter- sophomore Maryam Higazi, who She also expressed her de- act with me or talk to me,” said has been wearing hijab since mid- sire for people to stop misjudging Sophomore Maryam Higazi serves the ball in a girls’ volleyball game. junior Saarah Haqq, who has dle school as well. However, Hi- women who wear a hijab. “I want been wearing a hijab since sixth gazi said that she feels that Sher- people to think of [women who Haqq echoed this sentiment. ing a hijab, and that while women grade. “They kind of view us wood is a safe environment, and wear hijabs] as strong, spiritual, “Don’t underestimate someone who wear a hijab may live one as being shut out … they don’t that people at school are open and and modest women who are intel- because they look a certain way,” way, they accept every person as know that it’s your choice and accepting. ligent, independent, and empow- she said. She also wants people to they are no matter what religious [there are] reasons behind it.” “I do face negativity. It’s not ered.” understand the idea behind wear- practices they follow. Multiple Sherwood Alumni Return as Faculty Members by Kat Mahoney ‘20 a great school with awesome students and and Kara Thompson ‘20 community.” Hailey Banda, Class of 2011 and Sher- For a majority of high school stu- wood’s new ceramics teacher, walked the dents, the last time they will step into halls of this school just a few years ago. their high school is at the end of their She says being employed at her former senior year. However, if you look close- high school feels “weird, but awesome at ly at Sherwood’s staff directory, you will the same time.” This is Banda’s first year notice a trend: many of the teachers here teaching, but in the past she has taught are Sherwood alumni. Mostly found in the multiple ceramics workshops and also was social studies department, these educators a student-teacher at a school in Baltimore. have all decided to return to their old high Banda was in the process of looking for school to start inspiring a new generation a job in Montgomery County, and the ce- of Sherwood students. ramics teacher position at Sherwood just “There are so many of us here, and I happened to open up. “I think knowing the think that says a lot about the school, that Sherwood community and even my way so many educators want to come back and around the building is very helpful,” said be a part of Sherwood again. But it also Banda. She also notes that her Sherwood means that we have a vested interest in the ceramics teacher, Angela Praisner, inspired school’s success and future,” explained her to pursue her passion of art, and she Ryan Burnsky, a Sherwood graduate of hopes to be that mentor to some of her cur- the Class of 2005 and new teacher here at rent and future students. Sherwood. Both teachers discussed their opinions Burnsky, who now teaches both U.S. on working alongside some of their old in- History and Honors Government in the structors. Although they admit sometimes social studies department, remarked that it is a little weird, they say it is interesting being a Sherwood graduate does have an to get to know their ex-teachers in a differ- effect on his teaching experience here. “It’s ent light--now as their colleagues. “All my definitely a little strange and a little nostal- teachers inspired me in one way or another. gic [to be back] ... it’s weird to be on the But it’s pretty cool to see them day to day other side of things now. It’s kind of like … I still see them as my teacher and I am if you move away from your childhood sure they still see me as their student,” ex- home and a new family moves in. Then 10 plained Burnsky. years later you go back to visit it and it’s Banda and Burnsky are not the only the same, but also totally different.” Sherwood graduates who have returned Burnsky’s previous seven years of to teach in the past few years. In the so- teaching were at Kennedy High School, cial studies department alone there are where he also helped coach the swim team. quite a few more former Sherwood stu- He is familiar with the Sherwood commu- dents, including Thomas Nakamura, an nity more recently too, as he has been one Honors Government and Honors Modern of the JV lacrosse coaches here for the past World teacher, and Matthew Schneider, couple years. Although he enjoyed work- who teaches Honors U.S. History and AP ing at Kennedy, Burnsky has been keeping World. on eye on Sherwood openings to lessen his Burnsky spoke for himself and fellow commute and maximize his time with his Sherwood alums and now teachers by ask- two young children. This accessibility and ing, “who wouldn’t want to be a part of convenience to him is crucial, “and this is Sherwood in some way?” 10 The Warrior • Humor October 25, 2018

A NOTE TO OUR READERS: It has come to our attention that some articles published in this section have caused confusion. We would like to point out that this is the Humor section, and contains “fake news” intended to evoke laughter. We apologize if our articles have offended or concerned you; our intent is to amuse, not confuse. Candy Tax Devastates Youth Local Party Stores Refuse by Nathan Lampshire ‘19 To Sell Fortnite Costumes by Liam Kennedy ‘19 time to celebrate a kill. “I believe, Montgomery County created as does the rest of the convention, yet another tax that will surely Halloween costumes based that the most effective way to test residents’ integrity this Hal- on skins from the popular free- counteract this is to prevent kids loween. The tax allows the gov- to-play video game Fortnite may from wearing costumes related to ernment to collect 23 cents for be in jeopardy after local party the game.” each individual piece of candy on stores came together and agreed Middle school students and the Monday after Halloween. The to prohibit the sale of Fortnite high school underclassmen across tax was created to combat obesi- costumes. the county are outraged at the de- ty and to generate more revenue Party stores such as Par- cision of the termed “No Skin for government-funded projects. ty USA, Party City, The Party Stores,” comparing the stores However, the government is con- Co., and The Party Place, along to what the Fortnite community cerned that youth will be dishon- with big box stores Target and calls “no skins,” or players who est with accurate candy counts, Walmart in Montgomery County use the default skins and are gen- causing legal issues that will re- voted unanimously at the start of erally thought of as noobs. “This sult in hefty fines. the Halloween season convention is completely unfair, I mean, Mike Oxford, an 11 year old to bar the procurement of Fort- how else are we going to buy our Rockville resident, expressed his nite costumes. The convention, costumes other than physically outrage at the new tax on Fri- which has been suggested since in person,” said freshman Chad day at a Youth Against Tax street the creepy clown sightings of Moore. “Everyone knows that on- protest at Morningwood Drive. 2016, made its first annual meet- line shopping is on its way out,” Oxford, the leader of local chil- ing last month at the Bethesda he added, putting his hand in the dren who claim their freedom is North Marriott Hotel & Confer- shape of an L on his forehead. oppressed by the tax, targeted the ence Center, lasting a week long “I was so excited to dress up County Executive in his speech. from September 24 to September as my favorite skin, the Black “Leggett screwed us over. 28 and providing more oversight Knight, and now I can’t buy a Courtesy of the Washington Post This tyrannical oppression was into the Halloween costume in- costume and run around with a precipitated by the despicable Sad, desperate kid protests Montgomery County’s latest tax on candy. dustry. The general attitude of the gold scar just like I wanted to,” human. When we are denied the commonwealth of stores was that said sophomore Todd Clark. right to live the life we believe in, of money for the young libertari- ance which comes from hours the costumes represent a theme Clark is leading a local movement we have no choice but to become an. of back-breaking chores, greatly of violence and self-interest, seen to force the stores to go back on outlaws and burn this iron-fisted Parents are also not thrilled limiting the amount of candy each in the game’s objective to be the their stance and sell the costumes. bureaucracy to the ground! This with the new tax. While earning child can possess legally. Anoth- last man (or woman) standing “Our goal is to use public pres- is war!” said Oxford, on the verge only a few dollars a week from er preparation is by fasting. With through killing other players with sure to overwhelm the stores so of a temper tantrum. chores, kids will be investing in plans to attain enormous amounts firearms. that they will put the costumes Albert Cohn, an 8 year old loans from their parents. This of candy, children are refusing to “We simply can’t have our on shelves,” added Clark. “If we Gaithersburg resident, has a Halloween will cost parents an eat in preparation for consuming children think that it is okay for want to walk around dressed up deep-seated hatred towards the unprecedented amount of money. hundreds of pieces of candy in them to go around town killing as Tomato Head, we should be al- government caused by the poten- Throughout Maryland, in- just a few short days before the people and then dancing over lowed to.” tial taxes he must pay on Monday. tense tax preparations are being tax. Doctors have advised many them,” said Jeff Brolin, Party City The movement is considering If, like last year, he collects more conducted for Halloween. One that this practice is unsafe for representative, referring to the a class-action lawsuit against the than 2,000 pieces of candy during way is through savings. While young children, but their words ability of the player to do dances group of stores, which will decide Halloween, Cohn faces hundreds most youth do not have jobs, hold no value to kids with eyes such as the Floss Dance, Orange the legality of the convention’s of dollars in taxes, a large amount they are relying solely on allow- set on candy. Justice, or Take the L, most of the vote.

Compiled by Noah Corman ‘19, Russell Irons ‘19, and Will Unger ‘19 Studies Show That Rats Prefer Smarties to Oxygen Teachers Mistake Freshmen for Gremlins “Ghosts Are Real,” Claims Mac Miller Halloween Is Approaching, Time to Start Playing Christmas Music Crushing Responsibilities of Adulthood Scare Children Nationwide “Monster Mash” Trap Remix Goes Viral City Dump Overflows with Candy Corn Ghost of Mr. Gregory Reported To Haunt the Main Entrance The Warrior • Humor 11 October 25, 2018

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“Good morning, Sherwood family! This is not a drill. This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of the first annual ‘Purge’ -sanc tioned by the Sherwood adminis- tration. Commencing the bell, all infractions, including open lunch, will be legal during fifth period. Security and emergency medical services will be unavailable until sixth period at 11:59 a.m., when The Purge concludes.” As of this year, Sherwood adopted a purge to take place on October 31. During fifth period, all infractions will be overlooked. The administration hopes this break of protocol will yield less misbehavior from students over the course of the year, and aid their overall efforts to crack down on misconduct. Many of the staff were caught off guard by this announcement. They shared a general sense of excitement about this opportunity to let out some steam. “I’m tired of MCPS policy. Dinah Aguilar ‘19 I’m giving out pop unit tests and Students seen enjoying temporarily legal activities like vaping in the hallways and partaking in open lunch to satiate their rebellious teen spirits. taking the lower of the two grades on retakes,” said Mr. Kinnetz, At long last we are free to vape cloud of vapor coming from the back for sixth period. “The last bathroom party was who asked to remain anonymous. wherever we choose,” said an school, and not to respond to it. No rules means the return back in ‘15. I vividly remember The demographic most af- anonymous sophomore. “It’ll be The ‘Purge’ also means an of the mythic bathroom parties. the screams of those caught in the fected by the changes is the rov- cloudy with a chance of mango.” open lunch. A mass exodus of Charging down the hallway, horde. The ceiling panels of the ing juvenile delinquent gang Some students also intend to turn upperclassmen to various popu- chanting, and destruction of the bathroom fell in and a urinal was known as the vapors. the courtyards into designated lar restaurants will undoubtedly bathroom were all trademarks of broken in the chaos. Ah, the good “I won’t have to hide in vape areas. The fire department make the school less crowded, this most sacred Sherwood ritual, old days,” said senior Harry Zou, the bathroom dodging security. has been told to expect a large especially when they don’t come much to the chagrin of staff. as he wiped a tear from his eye. Administration Will Enforce Strict Awful Candy May Have a Use by Drew Scott ‘20 The freshman asked aloud. Soon after, he was doomed to wander Dress Code To Improve Halloween With Halloween right around the halls during lunch to pick up the corner, an inevitable problem trash for an entire week. He is no by Noah Corman ‘19 tion for next year’s Halloween!” In spite of the optimism and arises. Gross treats. Kids know longer a member. said junior Doug Edwards. confidence from the administra- which ones-- candy corn, licorice, “I’m highly confident that With Halloween fast ap- Some adults in the Sher- tion and families throughout the fruit, pretzels, just to name a few. our idea will benefit Sherwood,” proaching, the administration wood community responded pos- community, some demographics Nobody eats them, so the treats said Will Andrews, the irrepara- recently amended the Sherwood itively as well, citing that it will showed hesitation in accepting eventually end up in the trash. bly smug club president. “Since constitution. They added a provi- prepare students for their future the policy with open arms. Seeing an opportunity to all of the treats are made of or- sion that aims to make this Hal- white-collar professions. Arguments surfaced from think globally and act locally, the ganic materials, they’ll decay and loween the most productive one “Another great move by the various political groups that claim Sherwood Eco Club has come up nourish the plants that grow under ever. It calls for formal costumes administration,” said local parent the amendment to be nothing but with a solution to use the uneat- them.” only, including and limited to a John Wilson. “My kid wanted to a ploy to bring about the coun- en food as a renewable energy However, another freshman, lawyer, doctor, or other job with dress up as Spongebob, so I re- try’s downfall. Some even went source for the school. The club Ronnie James, is worried about a six-figure salary. Students are minded him that he’d never make as far as to suggest that Russian met twice in October to come up accidentally killing the plants. expected to take part in activities it as a talking sponge, not in this interference was afoot. with ideas to make a difference, “But the wrappers will have no that will mimic an average day of economy. Finally, Sherwood is “Halloween is the backbone and they realized that Halloween nutritional value for the plants.” work at a generic billion-dollar straightening out these unruly ju- of America, so trying to regulate is just as bad with food waste as James, not having much else to do corporation. veniles.” it is just thinly veiled fascism,” Thanksgiving. other than Fortnite, is now forced Eager to share their vision The decision to regulate this said Brookeville resident Jason “My idea was to just throw to unwrap each leftover treat indi- with the Sherwood community, holiday was spurred by last year’s Voorhees, filled with rage. the treats into a fireplace and burn vidually, and is also kicked out of the school sent an informative Halloween antics. Staff members Those views, shared by a mi- it,” recalled junior Aiden Jones. the club. letter home to parents. complained that students running nority of people in the Sherwood “But my fellow members said that Senior Joshua Joseph, the “Think of this year’s Hallow- around in T-rex suits reduced the community, have been widely ig- the fumes aren’t environmentally brash vice president of the club, een like an internship,” the letter school’s overall focus and gave nored due to their ridiculous na- friendly.” After a long and gruel- saw the need to eradicate any dis- explained. “You’ll have all the the older teachers too many flash- ture. The general sentiment of the ing 45 minutes, the club decided sent. “Like it or not, we’re gonna fun of a job minus the pay and backs. They assert that formal community is one of excitement to experiment with composting. be composting the treats by No- benefits. Also, if you don’t- con costumes are more professional about the potential upside of this “It’s quite simple, actually,” vember 1st.” Joseph said gruffly. form, you’re fired.” and future-oriented. Halloween. said junior Paul Richards, the one “Now if anyone else has anything As opposed to the usual ap- “If you lose track of your “I think it’s great. What did who originally came up with the to say, you can go join those athetic response from students, future for even a moment, then kids ever do for me? Growing up composting plan. “All we have to two rejects over there!” After he some took the letter’s message to suddenly you’re running through is one big downward spiral where do is dig a hole, dump the candy spoke, Joseph told the people heart. In the hallways, many were the hallways pretending to be a life becomes progressively less in the hole, and cover it back up. that hadn’t been kicked out that heard discussing 401K plans and prehistoric killing machine. It’s fun, and then one day you die. It’s a perfect plan!” he plans on putting the compost mortgages. Others hoped to grad- a slippery slope,” said Thomas How thoughtful of the adminis- A freshman member of Eco initiative on his college applica- uate from Sherwood with a mas- Cohan, an Honors Precalculus tration to give them a headstart Club, who asked to remain anon- tion forms. With the composting ter’s degree. and AP Calculus BC teacher. “If on that downward spiral,” said ymous, voiced skepticism about of unused Halloween treats, Sher- “I heard that if I meet my you’re going to idolize a fossil, Patrick Harrison, an unconcerned the plan. “You do know that the wood will be ushering in a new quota this year, I can get a promo- then look up to me instead.” Sherwood parent. candy can’t be composted, right?” age of effective treat disposal. 2100 Best and Worse Case Scenarios by Noah Corman ‘19 Worst Case APES Teacher Inspires Students To Save the Environment By 2100, humans will not be completely wiped off the Many scientists have said that Earth will no longer be habitable face of the Earth, but they might be in the middle of an apoc- for humans if sweeping change does not occur very soon. How- by Julia Robins ‘20 alypse. Extreme loss of life and destruction of nature could ever, others optimistically point out that history is filled with create a severe shortage of resources, which has the po- examples of humans finding ways to solve difficult problems. tential to trigger wars over the few remaining resources. AP. Environmental Science teacher Laura Dinerman inspires sake of “others, those who can’t do it for themselves, those The sea level will rise by as much as 10 feet, which threat- her students to change the world. Her personal mission is to create who are too poor, those who are in remote locations, those Best Case ens major cities, naval bases, and power plants near coastlines. excellent stewards of the environment, encouraging her students to who are oppressed, and also those who will live in the future.” Those who have adopted the view that the end is near have Ocean acidification creates a loop in which more and more go out in the world and make a real impact. She first became passion- In reducing one’s carbon footprint, books and media of- failed to take one important factor into account: the free mar- hydrogen sulfide is produced in the ocean. The same height- ate about environmental issues when she was just 12 years old, when ten stress the importance of turning off water, turning off ket. Catastrophe already seems imminent to many, and as ened production of hydrogen sulfide occurring right now the local municipality decided to build a landfill in her community. all of your lights when you’re not at home, taking shorter time goes on, more people will share this view. As an increas- once caused a mass extinction of Earth in which 97-percent “In my town, they wanted to build a landfill, and I under- showers, and recycling. Sure, it is true that those things help ing number of people clamor for changes in renewable energy of all life died; the air became unsafe for animals to breathe. stood the science well enough even at time to know that [toxins some, but in Dinerman’s opinion, it’s nowhere near enough policies, the elimination of fossil fuels, and the restoration and As the temperature increases, heat stroke and were] going to leak out of it and poison the wells,” Dinerman to battle the catastrophic consequences of global warming. conservation of nature, the economy will respond. When the heat exhaustion determine life and death for every- said. “I just felt that it was so unjust to place a landfill adjacent “One of the things we’ve done wrong in the past is to think market recognizes a demand for a good or service, people will one in desert areas or around the equator. They result in to a less wealthy community who couldn’t afford the lawyers to small. You know, turn off your water when you’re brushing your jump in to answer that call and profit immensely by doing so. kidney disease and even kidney failure. Temperatures are ex- fight it. Money shouldn’t dictate who gets basic human rights.” teeth, take shorter showers. Those are important things, but it’s Admittedly, before the free market can fulfill its aforemen- pected to rise by about seven degrees by the turn of the century. Ever since then, she developed a zeal for preserving the en- not enough. Not even close! Your generation needs to not think tioned role, many catastrophes will rock the Earth, and many For each degree the temperature increases, crop yields vironment and making the world a better place. She wants her small,” explained Dinerman. “My generation thought small, and preventable deaths will take place. The harm that occurs be- shrink by 10-percent. Droughts compound this problem and are students to feel that same enthusiasm, to clean up the Great we made posters. And turned off the water. I want you to not tween now and then cannot yet be known, but life always set to affect every piece of arable land within the next 60 years. Pacific Garbage Patch, preserve the Chesapeake Bay, or even let your guard down, not let somebody tell you that it’s going to finds a way. Humans will turn things around and find solu- These repercussions could place humans on a collision become scientists or policy makers. Dinerman wants her stu- be okay. It’s not going to be okay unless you all to actively pur- tions before a full-blown apocalypse casts its shadow on Earth. course with extinction in the next century or two. The pres- dents to internalize selfless messages to protect Earth for the sue making the planet better. . . Don’t think small. Think big.” When 2100 rolls around, the human race will be well on its ence of many serious problems, along with the scarcity of liv- way to a sustainable Earth rather than a self-destructive one, and ing, able humans and resources, may weaken the human race there will be no gloomy doomsday report for scientists to publish. so much that there will be no more chances to change course. Changing Climate Causing Extremes in Weather The Tale of Two Presidencies by Jonah Sachs ‘20

Obama Trump With natural disasters on the rise year this year, sci- searchers determined that human-caused climate change dou- entists look to global climate change as the likely cause of bled the odds of this summer’s European heat wave, a conclu- - Signed a 2016 agreement in Paris with 195 - Removed the United States from the Paris Agree- these catastrophes. Hurricanes, coastal floods, and wild- sion made solely based on temperature. A much bigger effect on countries to vow that global temperatures do not rise ment in 2017, citing the work of a prominent economic re- fires-- all occurring at a historically high and devastating rate- other parts of climate change is said to have occurred to all the more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial lev- search firm that stated that the requirements in the agree- - can be partially traced back to the warming of the Earth. “specific weather events” that have been appearing. The “specif- els. Such a rise would lead to a level of decreased wa- ment would lead to the loss of 2.7 million jobs by 2025. Various scientific studies have shown why our changing climate ic weather events”, which include hurricanes, wildfires, floods, ter availability and increased heat waves that climate is creating such destructive hurricanes as Florence or Harvey, but and droughts, come from the warming of our world, accord- scientists and policymakers have deemed intolerable. - Rather than allow the efficiency to -in most point to the warming of our oceans. “‘Florence’s environment ing to researchers from around the globe. Climate change is di- crease to 54 miles-per-gallon, fuel economy will was warmer and wetter because of climate change,. . . and that rectly causing these disasters, yet fixing it won’t be as easy. - Created the 2012 policy stating that fuel economy remain at 37 miles-per-gallon from 2021-2026. set the stage for what was to be the storm’s biggest threat: heavy The increased carbon in our atmosphere is more easi- will increase to 54 miles-per-gallon for the model year 2025, rainfall and flash flooding,’” reported Brandon Miller of CNN. ly pumped in than taken out. “If humankind suddenly stopped developing increasingly efficient cars on American roads. - Expanded the amount of time that drilling com- The increase of pollutants in the atmosphere has caused burning fossil fuels tomorrow, we would still have to adapt to panies have to repair a methane leak to 60 days, dou- a noticeable increase in temperature around the world, caus- the climatic changes we have already set in motion,” noted Rob- - Methane in the environment absorbs the sun’s bled from the initial 30 day period. Trump claims that ing a more humid environment for storms to emerge. “We inson, echoing the conclusions of climate scientists. “The excess energy, leading to increased heat in the atmosphere –– a the rollbacks on methane requirements will eliminate know that warmer water is more easily evaporated,” argued Eu- carbon dioxide we have pumped into the atmosphere will re- phenomenon known as global warming. The Obama ad- red tape for drillers, while environmentalists viewed gene Robinson in the Washington Post, “which means there main there for thousands of years. We will be coping with mas- ministration created the 2016 policy that required oil and the rollback as a gift to the oil and gas industries. is more moisture available to fuel a storm such as Florence sive tropical storms, tragic coastal and riverine flooding, deadly gas companies to capture methane leaks from new drilling or Harvey — and to be released by such storms as rainfall.” heat waves and unprecedented wildfires for the rest of our lives.” wells within 30 days of leak discovery, reducing the amount While the climate’s impact on the ocean seems to be dras- Research has shown that no matter what humankind does, of the greenhouse gas that can escape into the environment. tic, other cases of extreme weather are affected as well. A New we are stuck with the results of the choices that have been made. by Anika Mittu ‘19 Yorker article by Carolyn Korrman reported that a group of re- The extreme weather and its effects are now the new normal.

Breaking News CLIMATE Warrior News 14 The Warrior • Opinions October 25, 2018 the Warrior

ublished four times a year, The WarriorP serves as Sherwood High School’s Do you believe climate change is happening because of human-made factors? premier news source. Over the years, it has received numerous state and national Do you worrychange about on thethe planet?effects of climate honors. With a staff of 44 students, The Do you think the government should do more, the same, or less to Warrior keeps the Sherwood community protect the environment? apprised of local and national events. Trump Ignores Dangers of Climate Change All opinion articles represent the When the Intergovernmental and ignorance towards climate 2016. The agreement included viewpoint of the writer. The unsigned staff Panel on Climate Change released change that is unacceptable for the involvement of 195 coun- editorials solely represent the opinions of the an October 2018 report stating someone in a major position of tries and sought to limit global newspaper staff. These articles do not that global temperatures will rise power. temperatures from rising 1.5 de- necessarily represent the views of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-in- There has already been evi- grees above pre-industrial levels. Sherwood High School. dustrial levels by 2030 if leaders dence of climate change affecting Although the Intergovernmental do not act against climate change, regions all over the world, from Panel on Climate Change has scientists were shocked at the the drought in Cape Town, South now declared the prior terms of newly discovered truth. The truth Africa to the wildfires that raged the agreement as insufficient in is that the majority of Americans across Greece. According to the limiting the rise of global tem- currently alive will live to see International Disaster Database perature beyond 1.5 degrees Cel- STAFF increasingly violent weather, in (EM-DAT), the total natural di- sius, most of the world at least addition to numerous other envi- sasters reported has been steadi- showcased a willingness to care ronmental horrors. ly increasing in recent decades, about the climate. President Trump, however, from 78 in 1970 to 342 in 2016. According to the Intergov- Print did not seem to share their con- Despite the numerous disas- ernmental Panel on Climate cern. Just a week after the report’s ters plaguing the planet, the Re- Change, the only way to avert release, Trump accused climate publican Party refuses to worry the calamity that will accompany Layout and Production Director ...... Mallory Carlson ‘19 change scientists of having a “po- about anything but the strength the rising temperatures, is “rapid, News Editor ...... Katherine Sperduto ‘19 litical agenda” as he scoffed at the of the economy. Larry Kudlow, far-reaching and unprecedented National News Editor ...... Aaron Jaffe ‘21 belief that humans are responsi- Trump’s top economic advisor changes in all aspects of society.” Features Editor ...... Julia Robins ‘20 ble for the Earth’s rising tempera- and director of the National Eco- These changes will only occur if tures. Yet, 97 percent of scientists nomic Council, believes that the Trump and his Republican party Humor Editor ...... Noah Corman ‘19 studying climate change agree climate change experts “overesti- look at the facts and decide the Spotlight Editor ...... Dinah Aguilar ‘19 that global warming trends are di- mate” the imminent threat of dan- planet is worth saving. Opinions Editor ...... Adina Brenner ‘20 rectly caused by human activity. ger heralded in the UN’s report. President Trump is 72 years Wondering Warrior Editor ...... Kat Mahoney ‘20 Trump claims that “something’s Putting aside that Kudlow’s argu- old. The average lifespan of an Entertainment Editor ...... Sarah Nove ‘20 changing [about the climate] and ment relies on a false choice that American-born male is currently Sports Editor ...... Malec Fahmy ‘20 it’ll change back again. I don’t a country has to sacrifice econom- 78 years old. Some will not live think it’s a hoax, I think there’s ic growth to protect the environ- to see the horror and destruction probably a difference. But I don’t ment, the larger point is that the of rising ocean waters, persistent Online know that it’s man-made.” While consequences of climate change droughts, and deadly hurricanes. Trump appears to be backing off already cost the United States bil- Those of us who will be here Managing Editor ...... Zachary Weisenthal ‘19 some of his previous statements lions of dollars. must counter the indifference of that climate change is a massive The Trump administration those who can conveniently ig- Director of Content ...... Anika Mittu ‘19 hoax, his recent comments still removed the United States from nore the disastrous conditions for Content Editors ...... Ayana Antoine ‘20 clearly show a level of apathy the Paris Climate Agreement in future generations. Kara Thompson ‘20

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Should Nike Have Run Kaepernick Ad? Should High School Football Be Banned?

Nike has been the subject of controversy for its new ad for the 30th anniversary of the “Just In February, California state legislators Kevin McCarty and Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher pro- Do It” campaign, which featured NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick has been the posed a bill to ban the sport of football before high school, with the ban later being changed face of an ongoing protest to raise awareness about racial injustice. He demonstrated his to 12 years old and under. The bill was pulled before California lawmakers could vote on it in beliefs by kneeling during the National Anthem every game until he later opted out of his con- April. Should youth or even high school football be banned due to rising safety concerns, or tract with the San Francisco 49ers. Two Warrior writers discuss Nike’s decision to run the ad. should the tradition of the game continue? Two Warrior writers debate the issue. Pro: Con: Pro: Con: Nike is a 29.6 billion dollar company A common cliche is that companies Football should be banned in schools All across the country, Friday nights with a product and marketing connection are judged by their bottom line; in other because adolescents are at a significantly mean high school football. For the players to just about every sport in the world. Mil- words, how much money they’re making higher risk for life-threatening injuries. and fans, high school football is more than lions of Americans buy Nike products, but for their shareholders. By that criteria, Ni- American football is the sport associat- just a game -- many consider it a defining recently there has been a push to boycott ke’s ad featuring Colin Kaepernick was a ed with the greatest number of traumatic aspect of high school life. Nike after the release of a controversial ad dumb decision. brain injuries. For teenagers, every hit is Football has been played since the featuring Colin Kaepernick. Although sales and stocks have come detrimental compared to an adults because 1800s, originally a violent combination of Kaepernick left the NFL in 2016 af- back up, Nike’s reputation still took a hit the brain of a teen is still developing and rugby and soccer with little or no equip- ter being blacklisted by league owners for with many consumers. #NikeBoycott was a changing every day. ment. Since then, there have been numer- kneeling during the national anthem to trending topic on Twitter, with some people Kids are at a disproportionate risk to ous modifications of equipments to make raise awareness about police brutality in posting photos and videos of ripped Nike trauma due to head injuries. The brain is the game safer. Since the plastic helmet black and brown communities. Many saw socks and burned Nike sneakers. Some not yet fully developed until one is 25 years was introduced, companies have been con- his actions as disrespectful to the flag and stores, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and old, as the white matter is still stretching, stantly working on creating better versions veterans. So unsurprisingly, the same peo- Gym Supply Co, have stopped selling the shaping, and adapting. The blood vessels to absorb more of the impact on the head. ple didn’t take well to Nike using such a clothing that promotes the advertisements. tear easily in the less developed brain; the In recent years, concerns about the polarizing figure in its ad. These stores realize that it’s not their place skull is thinner; and teens have weaker short and long-term physical effects of the The practical effect of boycotting a to get in the middle of a fight about contro- necks than adults, leaving them unable to sport have intensified. Football does have company as large as Nike is likely very versial political and social issues. absorb the shock of a hit. the highest concussion rate out of all high small. Nike owns Converse, Cole Haan The reason that Kaepernick’s protest According to The American Journal of school sports, but that statistic is mislead- and Hurley International. Truly boycotting was so offensive to millions of Americans Sports Medicine, high school players have ing. According to Prevacus, a company Nike is also unrealistic because the NFL, is because he was a football player first and more than triple the risk of sustaining cat- specializing in concussion treatments, the NBA and MLB endorse its products. foremost. He is paid millions of dollars to astrophic head trauma compared to college concussion rate is only 6.4 per 10,000 ath- Nike very strategically executed this play a sport for people’s entertainment, not players and players in the NFL, because letes. ad campaign. Its online sales have in- to spread his political views via a huge au- every hit impacts the brain substantially While all concussions are serious, peo- creased over 31 percent since the launch of dience that watches the sport he plays. The worse. Even subtle jolts to a developing ple must realize that all levels of football the ad. In spite of boycotts against Nike for expectation for people in all sorts of careers brain may be associated with clinical dis- recently made rule changes to increase featuring Kaepernick, he is planning to be- is that they keep their political, social, and ability, cognitive impairment, and behav- safety. Teams and organizations around the come an even more visible and outspoken religious views to themselves when they’re ioral alterations. country have converted to a rugby style of activist in the months to come. in the workplace. Kaepernick’s job is to If one gets to college, knows the risks tackling, where the defender leads with his Many companies have the influence perform at a high level on the football field for his health, and decides to play football, shoulder, rather than his head, lowering to- to raise awareness about social issues but rather than advertise his opinions to others. so be it. But as most high school students tal impact on the brain. don’t out of fear they’ll lose public sup- Although the issue Kaepernick is fighting are legally minors, the school system’s re- Banning football at the youth and port. Considering that no NFL teams even for is a real one and needs to be addressed, sponsibility is to protect its students; let- high school levels would not only change wanted Kaepernick due to his social activ- Kaepernick went about it the wrong way. ting an adolescent with a delicate brain the landscape of American culture, but it ism, Nike’s choice to make him the face of Nike made the mistake mixing sports and play football is irresponsible and danger- would crush the dreams of millions of chil- this campaign shows the company meant politics. They promoted political views in- ous. Football should be banned in schools dren hoping to play their favorite game un- their message of believing in something. stead of selling shoes. for the safety of students nationwide. der the Friday night lights. by Ayana Antoine ‘20 by Justin Risher ‘21 by Julia Robins ‘20 by Adam Pfeiffer ‘20 The Pulse

It’s now football season and with every exhilarating game each Is high school football more dangerous for its weekend comes controversy. The Warrior surveyed 108 students players than all other high school sports? in grades 9-11 to figure out their opinions regarding the current issues surrounding this sport. Yes 40% No 35%

Are NFL players kneeling for the national Should professional athletes publicly voice Not sure 25% anthem an acceptable form of protest? opinions about political and social issues?

Yes 56% Yes 54% No 33% No 21% Depends 5% Do you think football at Sherwood is made a Not sure 25% priority at the expense of other sports teams at the Not sure 6% school?

“I fully support Nike and Colin Kaepernick in their stance on protesting Yes 65% police brutality.” -Nicole Compagna ‘20 No 15% “I feel that it is great how a popular and well-liked company like Nike put everything on the line by supporting Colin Kaepernick.” -Sarah Bray ‘19 Maybe 13%

Not sure 7% “I believe that players kneeling for the national anthem is protected by free speech, so I support Nike and Colin Kaepernick’s message.” -Nathan Sayers ‘19

compiled by Adina Brenner ‘20 and Sophia Wooden ‘20 16 The Warrior • Opinions October 25, 2018 Rapidly Developing Water Crisis Poses It’s Not Cool To Juul Detrimental Threat to Societies Globally by Lauren Hesse ‘19 amel-like, earthy flavor. These by Brynn Smith ‘19 chemicals are safe to eat and are FDA Commissioner Scott used in popcorn and candy flavor- The majority of Ameri- Gottlieb recently ramped up the ings. However, almost every one cans turn on their water faucets administration’s efforts to stop of these flavorings have never and immediately have access to teens from vaping and juuling. even been tested to see if they are clean, running water, and they As a teenager, I understand the safe to inhale. believe that will always be the allure of rebellion and the desire Diacetyl certainly is not. case. Many take for granted that to be cool. When an adult advises Through inhaling that particular a planet made up of 71-percent against a behavior, that behavior chemical, workers in popcorn water will always be able to sus- becomes all the more appealing. factories used to get a disease tain their need for the resource, However, as an analytical chem- that constricted the smallest air- however this is not the case. Only istry lab intern at the Consum- ways of their lungs, making it 2.5-percent of that water is fresh er Product Safety Commission difficult to breathe. Diacetyl is and very little is actually accessi- (CPSC) who has analyzed the being phased out of many of the ble to the human population. Un- chemicals released as vape juice e-liquids used in vapes/Juuls, but fortunately, that tiny percentage is heated, I believe that if stu- the fact that it was used in the of drinkable water is decreasing dents really knew what their va- first place should raise a concern every year. pes/Juuls contain, they would not about the vaping/juuling indus- With climate change caus- want to use them. try’s lack of consideration for the ing warmer temperatures, rivers Most vapes/Juul pods con- health of its consumers. like the Colorado, in the West- tain a ratio of 40 to 70-percent Vape liquids often contain ern United States, dwindle as the Courtesy of scroll.in vegetable glycerin (VG) and 30- nicotine. However, this is not why mountains that feed them get less to 60-percent propylene glycol these products are attractive to People in Cape Town, South Africa wait in a line for rationed water. and less snow every year. As the (PG) as the base of their liquids. adolescents. If that was the case, Colorado flows south it quenches without clean water for the better As of May 2018, California VG is a major component of per- going out and buying a pack of five major American cities and part of four years and more than 6 has placed permanent restriction sonal lubricant (commonly called nicotine gum or Nicoderm patch- almost six million acres of farm- million people in India are facing on the individual use of water. “lube”) and PG is the chemical es would be cool. Many teens un- land, but by the time it gets down extreme water shortages. While Spurred on by a drought that last- name for antifreeze. derstand that nicotine is addictive to Mexico the river is all but dried part of the reason for water short- ed years, Governor Jerry Brown, Juuls and vapes appear to and alters the chemistry of their up. People that depend upon that ages is erratic climate change, the recognized the need for change. be futuristic cigarettes. They are brains. If nicotine was removed water for their livelihoods are no other factor is just plain human Even in non-drought years, the modern, sleek, and have a pleas- from vapes/Juuls, students would longer able to access it. Towns folly. curtailment of water requires cit- ant, fruity scent when utilized. continue to use them. Some teens easily satisfied only 30 years ago Desalination, or the process ies and water districts to set strict However, like cigarettes, they even purchase nicotine-free vape are left virtually barren. of removing salt from water, annual water budgets, potentially still contain many chemicals no juices. A global water crisis is takes up huge amounts of money facing fines if they don’t comply. one should inhale. VG and PG The problem is, because the spreading across the world. Ev- and energy. Refining the process These adjustments to water poli- are very viscous (thick and slow e-liquid industry blew up in such erywhere from Flint, Michigan to and making it more attainable cies are a model for other places moving like molasses). While I a short period of time, regulato- Cape Town, South Africa to the should be a goal for all conser- in the world on the brink of losing am no toxicologist, if we had to ry agencies like the CPSC have entire country of India are experi- vation scientists, but in the end their fresh water supply. take extra precautions so that the not been able to fully ensure that encing either contaminated water the real solution to water supply The governments of the e-liquids would not clog the lab’s what the label/company reports is or a complete lack of it that is only comes down to the way it needs to world need acknowledge the analytical equipment, they cannot in the liquid is actually correct. A going to get worse. Cape Town be restricted. As of now, very few worsening water crisis. They be good for lung cells. “nicotine-free” vape could very was extremely close to reaching constraints are placed on water in need to begin placing limitations Many of the chemicals in the well contain nicotine. During my what the world deemed “Day 0,” the global market, which means on the use of it, to ensure future different types of vapes are used brief time at the lab, I have wit- the day the city’s water taps were it’s used for inane processes like generations have necessary ac- for flavoring purposes. For exam- nessed this happen firsthand. expected to run dry. Such a ca- growing crops that need a signif- cess to it. People need to stop see- ple, Hexanoates are commonly Letting this industry take tastrophe was prevented through icant amount of water to thrive ing water as something that will used for tropical/pineapple fla- advantage of your desire to be intense water management pro- in deserts. To keep the resource always be there, because if they vors. Anthranilates are used for cool is unacceptable. Do not be grams, and the lucky fact that it from running out, the world needs continue they way they are going, fruity grape and citrus flavors. swayed by the modern packag- rained. Flint, Michigan has been limitations on its uses. it won’t be. Diacetyl can be used for a car- ing; this is Big Tobacco 2.0.

Honors Classes Don’t Prepare Hurricane Survivors Deserve Longer Spring Break Means Students for AP Assistance from Rest of Country Calmer Students by Hena Hussain ‘20 by Adina Brenner ‘20 by Jonah Sachs ‘20 For most students, junior year marks the start of an From last year’s Harvey, Irma, and Maria to this year’s Through the years, religious holidays, mandatory intensified workload, with many taking an increased num- Florence and Michael, hurricanes have practically demol- breaks, and professional days have induced difficulty in ber of AP courses. Students who took Honors Precalculus ished the Eastern Shores and Gulf Coast. Yet after each creating an effective calendar. Recently, after much delib- the year before take AP AB Calculus or AP BC Calculus; storm has occurred, the response of almost every Amer- eration of the length of spring break, our newest Student students who took Honors English 10 often take AP Lan- ican has been as follows; saying or posting something Member of the Board, Ananya Tadikonda, as well as the guage and Composition; students who took Honors Chem- along the lines of “I feel so bad for the families impacted.” rest of the Board of Education, have given students two istry sophomore year usually choose to take AP Biology. Rather than help those affected, we talk about the problem options for the spring of the 2019-2020 school year. The However, the decision to take certain AP classes fol- for a week or so, then completely erase it from our minds. choice is between a six or a ten day break, but the latter is lowing these prerequisite Honors classes can prove to be But just because it may no longer be national news does much more appropriate for students around the county. detrimental to students, since such classes cover more diffi- not mean the problem has vanished. The benefit of a longer spring break, as opposed to cult content and move at a much faster pace. This results in In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana as a category more sporadic days off during the year, is that it allows more stress and lower grades for students who are not used five storm, being recorded as one of the most devastating students, especially those looking to travel across the to taking a higher number of APs at the same time. Even hurricanes to ever attack the Gulf. Nearly 2,000 people world, to take a much deserved vacation before the inten- though AP courses present a greater challenge, the Honors died and the massive amount of damage was indescrib- sity of exams. An accumulated break allows more time for classes do little to prepare students for APs, causing strug- able. One of the saddest parts of the impact was that the students to experience culture, an amazing facet of trav- gles for students who do choose to take higher-level class- recovery process took almost ten years, due to the fact that el, or visit colleges that they may be interested in before es. The curriculums of Honors classes should be revised many people simply ignored the catastrophe rather than buckling down in school. Usually scheduled around Easter to better prepare students for AP classes by incorporating contribute to the relief. As citizens of the United States, it weekend, spring break provides students with time to re- elements of APs in Honors courses, such as increased as- should be our duty to unite in times of crisis, even if that lax before the grueling work that comes with exam prepa- sessments, more rigorous workloads, and challenging con- crisis may not have a direct effect on our area. Something ration. Students need a larger gap between work periods tent. By doing so, students will be better equipped to meet as small as a monetary donation can provide those impact- during the year, and the proposed ten day plan will provide the challenges that accompany AP classes. ed with at least an ounce of hope for a better future. that extra time to fully appreciate the break. Do you prefer group costumes or solo costumes? Group Costumes Solo Costumes Both Neither 25% 14% 50% 11% Are you dressing up for Halloween? What is something that scares you? “Kids are scary enough, but when they wear Yes 50% costumes...” -Joni Ndrenika ‘20 “AP Lang” -Aurelia Bankston ‘20 No 50% “I think if I ever saw a killer whale I would die.” -Montse Cerriteno ‘19 What do you do the night of Halloween? Do you like to eat candy corn? Party 48% Trick or Treat 22% Yes No Stay Home 14% Work 3% 59% 41% Other 13% What grade were you in when you first went to Field of Screams? Elementary High Do you like scary movies? 21% 7% Yes No Middle Never 49% 23% 47% 53% What is your favorite Halloween candy? 16% 37% 35% 12%

Will you carve a pumpkin this year? What was your best Halloween costume ever? Yes “I dressed up as a spiderman with a web 59% dispenser on the wrist” -George Saliba ‘20 “I was Winnie the Pooh” -Jenna Thompson ‘21 No “Facebook, I was a book with a face hole” 41% -Jordan Bobo ‘19 compiled from 115 students by Kat Mahoney ‘20 18 The Warrior • Entertainment October 25, 2018 Upcoming Fall Musical Takes Sherwood in Whole New Direction by Will Unger ‘19 in and outside the classroom. Kominski has gathered a English teacher Elizabeth team of top-notch staff to help Kominski is taking center stage her tackle the challenge of di- this fall as Sherwood’s new the- recting her first musical. This ater director. Her first produc- includes choir teacher Jonathan tion will be a musical adapta- Dunn, who helps with the singing tion of “The Addams Family,” aspect of the show; instrumental based on Charles Addams’s music teacher Alex Silverbook, original comics of the same title. who conducts the pit orchestra In previous years, Sherwood that provides the show’s musi- has put on shows like “Fiddler on cal foundation; art teacher Sarah the Roof” and “The 25th Annual Breeden, who will serve as the Putnam County Spelling Bee.” production’s technical director; Unlike in past years though, “The and a professional choreographer. Addams Family” was picked di- This year at Sherwood brings rectly by the students, then ap- a number of firsts for Breeden. proved by Kominski and the mu- Not only is it her first year teach- sical directors. “One of the things ing here, it is also her first -ex I heard from the kids was that they perience as a technical director. really wanted to have input in the An Einstein High School show selection, which I think is graduate, Breeden was a mem- very important,” said Kominski. ber of the tech crew for her ju- Senior Nick Weinrich, who nior and senior years of high has done productions at Sher- school and the stage manager wood since his freshman year her senior year. This experience, said that, “the show was decid- in addition to her passion for ed on by a group vote. That in building and set design, spurred itself was awesome, and we felt her interest in being a techni- like we had a say in the process.” cal director here at Sherwood. Though she has years of Breeden, who self-identifies experience directing, Komins- as “a big planner,” has been work- Courtesy of C.A.S.T. ki has never directed a mu- ing with Kominski to create exten- sical. This will be as much a sive plans for the set of the show, Students performing in Sherwood’s upcoming musical production, “The Addams Family” rehearse a number. new experience for her as it is featuring an elaborate version of for the cast members who are for the play and ended up getting and then into teaching. Ac- naturally led her into directing. the family’s house and a number working with a new director. a big role, and just fell in love cording to Kominski, teaching Before coming to Sher- of smaller scene-specific sets. Kominski’s interest in the- with it.” From there, she even- provided a more stable career, wood, Kominski spent 10 years Now, students and directors ater began when she was very tually went on to study theater while still allowing her to per- at Northwest teaching theater. are coming together every day for young. “I grew up loving theater in college at the University of form every day, using her tal- Though she didn’t direct the after school rehearsals. In less than and auditioned for my first role North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ents in a way that benefited the school’s mainstage shows, she di- a month, all their hard work and when I was 11,” she recalled, As time passed, she became greater good. The transition into rected a number of smaller shows planning will come to fruition for “[I] was just kind of going out more passionate about music, teaching and working with kids, through the theater class—both four shows November 15-18th. ‘The Hate U Give’ Sheds Light on Racism in the Real World by Adina Brenner ‘20 olation, Starr’s friend, Khalil, is killed. During this encounter, Starr Carter, played by Starr watches the situation unfold Amandla Stenberg in the film from the passenger seat. Rather “The Hate U Give,” lives in a than sitting in silence after find- community ravaged by gun vio- ing out that the officer would not lence. She is pushed to her limits be charged for the murder, Starr after witnessing the death of one decides to find justice for Khalil of her closest friends. This death by fighting the system for its rac- is especially horrific as it’s com- ist flaws. During her struggle for mitted by one traditionally seen equality, the wall separating her as a symbol of protection: a police two worlds quickly collapses, and officer. “The Hate U Give” focus- Starr must face the reality that life es on the issues of police brutality is not as simple as it once seemed. and gun violence, two topics all “Black Lives Matter” is the too familiar in today’s society. slogan for an especially relevant Based on The New York movement today as many believe Times bestselling novel by An- that police brutality targets Af- gie Thomas, “The Hate U Give” rican Americans. Now as a ma- is told from the point of view jor motion picture, “The Hate U of Starr in both the film and the Give” has become a way of open- book. Residing in the fictional ing people’s eyes to the issue of community of Garden Heights, racism and further developed this California, Starr is a typical high movement. A goal of the novel school junior whose main goals and film is to spread awareness for consist of graduating and going the life-altering issue of gun vio- to college. Unlike most students lence. Not only has this goal been at her wealthy private school, achieved, but the film has gone Starr is from a poor, mostly above and beyond through the black neighborhood, known for use of thrilling scenes and elabo- its drugs and gangs. While at rate character development. Starr school, Starr acts studious and is not only an exciting character, reserved, an opposite version of but a role model for all audiences. the person she is at home, as she feels it is the only way to fit in. Just as she begins to discov- er a balance between her home Grade: and school life, the unthinkable happens. After being pulled over by a cop for a simple traffic - vi A The Warrior • Entertainment 19 October 25, 2018 ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’ Delivers Twenty Øne Piløts Releases by Russell Irons ‘19 New Radio-Unfriendly Music “Assassin’s Creed Odys- by Dinah Aguilar ‘19 sey,” released earlier this month, is a refreshing take on the once Three years after finding stagnant formula released annu- mainstream success, the alt-pop ally by Ubisoft. The video game duo Twenty Øne Piløts have re- generated a fair amount of hype leased their fifth studio album simply based on its setting during “Trench.” Their new music was the Peloponnesian War, a conflict instantly hit with criticism when open.spotify.com between Sparta and Athens from the duo dropped two singles 431-404 BC. microsoft.com and music videos “Jumpsuit” “Trench” is the band’s fifth album. “Odyssey” delivers a stun- and “Nico and the Niners.” Un- The ancient setting and stellar graphics make for extraordinary visuals. ning open game world larger than like their catchy, upbeat single introduced as Nico in the song that of “GTA: V” with all kinds combat (such as the Sparta Kick series of unfortunate events, end- “Stressed Out” from their last “Nico and the Niners.” He is a of terrain, from the snow-capped from “300”), and assassin skills ed up on the island of Kephallo- album, “Blurryface,” singer Ty- bishop of the fictional city Dema, peaks of Mount Olympus to the are for remaining in the shad- nia as a child. The story explores ler Joseph and drummer Josh working to control and keep underwater ruins of temples. You ows and poisoning enemies. The the character getting wrapped up Dun have introduced a new type people in line. The main char- can traverse the expansive area by diversity of options ensures the in the Peloponnesian War while of sound. The music is odd, acter, Clancy, is one of Dema’s foot, horse, or trireme, an ancient gameplay will remain refreshing, uncovering a large plot against with uneven tempos and scat- trapped people, who joins a group Greek ship powered by oarsmen, and unlike other games, “Od- his/her family, and has various tered lyrics changing between called “banditos” that help peo- and with it you can journey across yssey” does not pigeonhole the outcomes depending upon actions rapping, talking, and singing. It ple free themselves from Dema, the Adriatic Sea and engage in na- player in to choosing one and the player takes. A lot of freedom definitely is not radio friendly. as told in the song “Bandito.” val combat. sticking with it. Players are able is given regarding decisions large Joseph and Dun’s music usu- While the whole concept of The gameplay expands upon to choose their approach based on and small, and your choices have ally centers on depression and “more than just music” songs the engaging combat system in- the situation of mission they are an evident impact on the game suicide, and “Trench,” being no with a overarching plot is interest- troduced with “Assassin’s Creed doing. The constant warring be- world. The plot is very engaging, different, features songs such as ing, the songs are not that good. Origins.” Prior to the new game- tween Athens and Sparta in each and it carries with it a sense of “Chlorine,” “Neon Gravestones,” Twenty Øne Piløts is known for play system, “Assassin’s Creed” province enables the player to tip gravitas. and “The Hype” that touch on at- their unique alternative music, but games were notorious for a boring the scales in favor of whichever “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey” tempted suicide, society’s glorifi- for a lot of this album, songs like combat system in which the play- side suits the situation by sub- is a welcome improvement from cation of depression, and staying “Jumpsuit” and “Levitate” give er could spam blocking moves verting either faction, and help- its predecessors and a worthwhile strong during tough times. The off an uncomfortable vibe, very and remain immortal. “Odyssey” ing the opposition take over in a $59.99 purchase for fans of open- duo is very open about their own far from the traditional, alterna- offers a challenge, and the - play conquest battle. The equipment world games. Microtransactions personal issues with mental health tive, angsty sound that music fans er must remain focused in order system gives the player various are not forced down your throat, and has created a close communi- are used to. But maybe this edgy to survive. Doing something too weapons to choose from, each and the wealth of content will ty between them and their fans. new sound was what they were soon or too late can result in a of which perform differently in keep you entertained for dozens For casual listeners some going for; unfriendly music that quick end to their journey. combat. of hours. songs might be confusing because would not be played on the radio. There are three skill trees The story of “Odyssey” re- they hold a double meaning, div- It is not music for the casual lis- present in the game: hunter, war- volves around Alexios or Kassan- ing deeper into the story creat- tener, but rather someone who rior, and assassin. Hunter skills dra (based on which gender you Grade: ed by Joseph in the last album likes to get immersed in the sound. deal with bows and ranged at- picked). The character was born “Blurryface.” After a lot of spec- tacks, warrior skills are for close to a Spartan warrior, and after a A ulation from fans, Blurryface was Grade: B- 20 The Warrior • Entertainment October 25, 2018 Olney Theatre’s Production of ‘South Pacific’ Is an Inspiration to Teens by Sabina Jafri ‘20 Last month, I witnessed a performance that every student at Sherwood who whines about their double-crossing friend, be- ing grounded, or not owning a car deserves to see. Like these students, nurse Nellie Forbush of Little Rock, Arkansas has been sheltered and privileged her entire life. Smart as she may be, Nellie had never been made to interact with “the other,” that is, until she falls in love with a secretive Frenchman while she is stationed on an island in the Pacific Ocean in 1943 during World War II. Olney Theatre Center’s ren- dition of “South Pacific,” first published as a novel in 1947, ex- hibits so much skill and grace that it rivals the musical’s Broadway debut itself. Under Olney’s stellar directing and brilliant lights, Jes- sica Lauren Ball, who portrays goldstar.com Nurse Forbush, carries the weight The musical was performed at the Olney Theatre Center from August 30-October 7, a total of 35 shows over a timespan of under two months. of ignorance and blind racism to center stage, where she unpacks it see an athlete avoid eye contact tail. The phenomenal production student listen to messages are be- viewing mainstage productions. nightly for captivated audiences. with a boy sitting alone on the team at Olney Theatre gave it just ing sung into the world from their Those teenagers were invited to As Nellie struggles to accept side of the hall, also for fear of that. There is not a single show own backyard, something that the workshops, panels with theatre her lover’s Polynesian children the unknown. We all must learn in Olney’s theatrical season that theatre also realizes. Beginning professionals, and discussions due to the sun-kissed color of to love the other, that is, to con- doesn’t radiate, over booming with the founding of the Teen about the shows they experienced. their skin, I am reminded of my nect with and protect those who speakers and sensational orches- Council last year, teenage out- So, theater-lovers, what are peers who never stray from their are different than us, I realized, as tral music, a call to action that reach efforts have become one of you waiting for? Show Olney The- social groups for fear of the so- the curtain closed on Nellie final- all teenagers need to hear. Each Olney Theatre’s primary focuses. atre you care, and you may just cial exile and isolation. I see Nel- ly accepting the young children. show that graces the stage preach- In the months that followed the find a free ticket—and a whole lot lie’s restlessness as she grapples This timeless story requires, es awareness of others’ hardships, founding of the council, free tick- of wisdom—heading your way. with deep-seated racism that is as all great musicals do, truly triumphs, and very existence. ets were given away to any teen- holding her life at bay, just as I extraordinary attention to de- It is vital that every Sherwood agers who expressed interest in Grade: A+ ‘First Man’ Exhibits the Struggles and Sacrifice of Putting Men on the Moon by Ryan Duvall ‘21 “First Man” is worth all the buzz it is receiving. The movie shows that films about space ex- ploration can be personal as well as adventurous. The drama is di- rected by Damien Chazelle and stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Arm- strong. This is a reunion of the two, as they previously were together for the Academy Award-win- ning film, “La La Land.” The movie takes place in the 1960s when America was losing in the race to space to the Rus- sians, so a lot of pressure was put on NASA. Much of the American public questioned if it was worth the millions upon millions of tax- payer dollars to send astronauts into space. “First Man” does a stellar job of paying homage to the sacrifice put into getting a theatlantic.com man on the moon. It shows view- Ryan Gosling, pictured here, captures the essence of Neil Armstrong. ers that astronauts like Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (Corey Stoll) have very good screen chemistry take the modern, safe spacecrafts were not the first options for the and both understated their char- for granted. It truly is one-of-a- trip to the moon, but had to be acters, which made for very emo- kind in the way space travel was ready as many astronauts lost their tional moments in certain scenes. filmed in this motion picture. lives in the eight-year process. The cinematography of “First The 138-minute movie may “First Man” also movingly Man” is very different than other seem lengthy at points, but is an depicts Armstrong overcoming space-based movies. Normally, overall interesting story. “The family struggles to become the cinematographers will tend to First Man” may be the best in first man to walk on the moon. focus on making space appear theaters right now due to its Throughout the movie, Arm- endless, while in this movie, the blend of personal touch and ad- strong suffers tragedy in the death emphasis is on making the trip venture. The film may not be of a family member and of friends. to space appear dangerous with the typical action movie that These events allow Gosling to camera shots that can almost teens would love to see, but it shine as they show just how the make viewers nauseous. The can show viewers that Neil Arm- loss in Armstrong’s life motivated way the cinematographer is able strong was a very different per- him to succeed. Claire Foy plays to capture the fragile nature of son then they may have realized. Armstrong’s wife and delivers the rocket is amazing. The cam- a strong performance. The two era work shows how much we Grade: A- The Warrior • Entertainment 21 October 25, 2018 Upcoming Releases & Performances Movies Music 11/2 Bohemian Rhapsody Director: Bryan Singer Biography, Drama 11/3 Eden Rams Head Live (Baltimore) Cast: Rami Malek, Ben Hardy PG-13 11/7 Billie Eilish 9:30 Club (DC) Director: Joel Edgerton Drama, Coming- 11/2 Boy Erased 11/8 Travis Scott Royal Farms Arena (Baltimore) R Cast: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman of-age Director: David Yates Fantasy, Adventure 11/15 Mayday Parade The Fillmore Silver Spring (Silver 11/16 Fantastic Beasts: The Spring) Crimes of Grindelwald Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine PG-13 Waterson 11/19 Tech N9ne Baltimore Soundstage (Baltimore) 12/14 Mortal Engines Director: Christian Rivers Fantasy, Science 11/27 Amine The Fillmore Silver Spring (Silver NR Cast: Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving Fiction Spring) 12/14 Spider-Man: Into the Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Action-Adventure, 12/7 Amber Liu U Street Music Hall (DC) Spider-Verse Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Animation NR Cast: Nicolas Cage, Hailee Steinfeld 12/14 Mumford & Sons Capital One Arena (DC) 12/21 Aquaman Director: James Wan Action, Science 12/19 The Oh Hellos 9:30 Club (DC) PG-13 Cast: Amber Heard, Jason Momoa Fiction 12/25 Vice Director: Adam McKay Comedy, Drama, R Cast: Christian Bale, Amy Adams Biography

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1.) The ____ must go on 4.) Facility in which pampering and relaxation occurs 7.) Thing, to a Spaniard 11.) Coleslaw, for short 12.) Hearty winter soup 13.) Joint connecting foot to leg 15.) Day of mischief, ghouls, and treats 17.) Owner of Hershey’s chocolate peanut butter cups 18.) Day before holiday 19.) Candlestick, rope, revolver, lead pipe, knife, wrench in board game Clue 21.) Text slang response to a joke 22.) Dwelling of a lion 23.) Largest species in deer family, plural 24.) Soft, baked cheese; actress Larson 27.) Popular fall Starbucks drink stereotypically associated with cau- casian females (abbr.) 28.) Smells; aromas 30.) Empire located in Peru 33.) Herb used to rid area of spirits 36.) Slang term expressing surprise 38.) Lima, pinto, red, black 39.) ___ is me 40.) Prefix meaning opposed to 41.) Artist Claude who painted “The Water Lily Pond” 43.) Shrek species 45.) Past tense of word meaning to utilize or operate 46.) Fire, shelter-in-place, or evacuation 48.) Capitals recent playoff winners of this association 50.) 40th SMOB can be found here 51.) American School Counselor Association (abbr.) 53.) Remnant of fire 56.) Elbow-shaped noodle (abbr.) 58.) Who, Dolittle, or Minus 60.) In football, a play designed for quarterback to either run or throw (abbr.) 61.) Seed to an oak 64.) Wanted a brain from the Wizard 66.) Style epitomized by glasses, collar shirts, suspenders 67.) Board game involving blue and pink people occupying cars 68.) Closed after Labor Day 69.) Pop band which popularized “Cake By The Ocean” 70.) Slang phrase expressing stress or sympathy to a stressful situation 71.) Abbreviation of uncomfortable or unpleasant synonym DOWN 29.) Scum of the Earth (abbr.) 30.) First computer ever created 1.) To toil or labor away at something 31.) Prefix meaning new 2.) Band Van ____ 32.) Controversial Halloween staple treat 3.) Nocturnal bird capable of rotating its head 360 degrees 34.) Missing from one’s military post 4.) Rare, medium, well-done 35.) Peter, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot’s group (abbr.) 5.) Chick-shaped marshmallow sweets 37.) Rapper Cudi 6.) “__, __! I dropped my pumpkin pie!” whined Kat. 42.) 145 days ___ school ends 7.) Thing all 16-year-olds desire 44.) Performance, repeated 8.) #___Sherwood 47.) Type of light bulb 9.) Spooky, scary ______49.) Lost race to tortoise 10.) In addition to; as well as 51.) Harry Potter summoning spell 11.) Where you store your rake after a cool afternoon of cleaning up leaves 52.) “Good morning students and ____!” greeted Dr. Minus. 12.) A plethora of trendy water bottles 53.) CW show starring Stephen Amell 14.) Flotsam and Jetsam 54.) To scare or startle 16.) “He ___ me 50 dollars!” cried the bilked Adina. 55.) Cry from a wolf 20.) Aired shows include Friends, Parks and Rec, The Office, SNL, and Criminal Minds 56.) Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horse___ 25.) “The Warrior includes lots of high-___ images!” commended Vendela. 57.) “I ___ that test!” Kara exclaimed. 26.) Rope used to tie in sails of a ship 59.) Capital of Norway 27.) Restaurant with bread, apple, or chips option 62.) Democratic Republic of the Congo (abbr.) 28.) Soothsayer; in other words, one who can see the future 63.) Scientist Bill found in middle schools across the U.S. 65.) Certified Public Accountant (abbr.)