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WANT TO SEND 2 Current Events 3 Sports | Advice SOMETHING IN? 4-5 Las Páginas in Español SUBMIT ANONYMOUS ADVICE QUESTIONS TO ROOM 252 6-7 School News 7-9 Op-Ed Twitter Remind 10-14 Year in Review 15 Opinion @HHSDispatch Text @HDISP To 81010 16-18 Takes on the Election 18 Op-Ed 19 Puzzles Facebook Group Email 20 Entertainment @HHSDispatch [email protected] The Dispatch 2 January 6 Dispatch ACTRESS, AUTHOR, ICON CARRIE FISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Max Robins DIES AT AGE 60 in 1991, Sister Act in such as Ellen and The SENIOR EDITORS BY KATY DARA 1992, Lethal Weapon 3 Graham Norton Show. Michelle D’Alessandro in 1992 and The Wed- Her death was sudden Sarah James ding Singer in 1998. and unexpected. COPY EDITORS On Tuesday, Decem- Although Entertain- Carrie Fisher’s Sabrina Floro ber 27th, 2016, Carrie ment Weekly called daughter, Catharine Jacob Fuller Fisher passed away. Carrie Fisher “one of “Billie” Lourd said, Star Wars steve Yeh The actress the most sought af- “She was loved by SPANISH EDITOR suffered a heart attack ter doctors in town” the world and she Ariana Strieb on a flight from Lon- in 1992, she was not will be missed pro- SECRETARY don to Los Angeles credited by name as a foundly. Our entire Nicole Arenth on December 23rd. writer for any of the family thanks you for CONTRIBUTING STAFF First com- films in which she your thoughts and ing onto the scene Tazz Akber, Emanuel Anastos, Jonah had a hand. In some prayers.” Fisher’s Anastos, Alyssa Bailey, Alyssa Befumo, when she was cast as ways, this is Carrie movie-star mother, Christian Bellissimo, Will Bonilla, Princess Leia in the Fisher’s unsung lega- Debbie Reynolds, Isabella Cahill, Katy Dara, Halley Star Wars franchise Deonarine, Ursula DeRosa, Jahi Douglas, cy. She also authored died the next day after in 1977, Fisher was several books, such as suffering a stroke. It Luke Farrell, Wilson Garay, Julia Giles, only nineteen years atharine iordano njali apur hloe Postcards From the Edge is presumed that the K G , A K , C old when she quickly Liepa, Ana Luna-Mancia, Ilsi Martinez, and Wishful Drinking. news of her daugh- became a screen icon. Mildred Martinez, Lauren McGlone, She adapted the for- ter’s death triggered Daisha Melendez, Marilyn Menjivar, Alex She also starred in mer into a screenplay, the attack. Reynolds, Muller, Mia Nitekman, Ingrid Oliva, The Blues films such as and the latter became age 84, was known Emma Pandolphi, Nolan Piccola, Naomi Brothers Shampoo , , and a one-woman play. for iconic films such Ponce, Ben Ribando, Massie Rinere, Rocío When Harry Met Sally, Rivas, Colette Wagner Most recently, Fisher as Singin’ In the Rain. and also made an ap- published her auto- Their family has in- Star pearance in the biography The Prin- formed the public of Wars franchise’s 2015 cess Diarist, where she plans to have a joint Force ADVISORS installment, The opened up about her funeral for the two Awakens. Ms. Aimee Antorino and Mr. Edward Florea experiences as an ac- stars. Fisher was more tress, the most con- In a recent in- The Dispatch is Huntington High School’s official stu- than just an actress. troversial being her terview, Fisher was dent publication. Written for over 1200 students at- She was a successful tending HHS, The Dispatch is distributed to all stu- affair with her Star asked how she’d like dents, staff and school community members at the writer of both novels school free of charge. Wars co-star, Harri- to be remembered. and films, a feminist, son Ford. Fisher also Her response: “That The Editorial Board is the newspaper’s decision-mak- and mental health- openly spoke about I was a crazy, blurred, ing body, organizing and directing its operation. The awareness activist. She Dispatch staff has adopted the following editorial pol- her diagnosis of bi- charismatic, weird, icy to express the rights, responsibilities and philoso- had a hand in writing phy of the newspaper for the 2016-2017 school year. polar disorder and aging, kind person.” some of Hollywood’s her addiction to pre- Yes, she certainly was, The Dispatch of Huntington High School is a public fo- most iconic films. scription drugs. Up and she will be sorely rum, with its student editorial board making all deci- “Script doctoring” is sions concerning its content. Unsigned editorials ex- until a week before missed. press the views of the majority of the editorial board. a skill that often goes her death, she had uncredited and unac- Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be pub- been making public • • • lished as space allows. Letters are preferred signed, knowledged in Holly- appearances and ap- but may be published by request. The Editorial Board wood. Writers will get reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clar- pearing on talk shows ity, and all letters are subject to laws governing obscen- hired to clean up an ity, libel, privacy, and disruption of the school process, existing screenplay; as are all contents of the paper. Questions, comments, and letters to the editor should be sent electronically to just like doctors, they [email protected] or submitted to The Dispatch diagnose problems mailbox located in the main office. and suggest solutions. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, In the case of script nor should any opinion expressed in a public forum be construed as the opinion of the administration, unless doctoring, that means so attributed. anything from adding

The Dispatch’s goal is to provide readers with inter- one-liners to rework- esting content in a wide variety of areas. Such areas ing entire scenes. Car- include the news coverage of school and community events, as well as features on relevent topics. In addi- rie Fisher began her tion, The Dispatch will provide opinionated editorials career as a script doc- on controversial topics, as well as provide previews and reviews for upcoming school and professional tor in the 1990s. Fish- sports seasons and other forms of entertainment. er was responsible for polishing Hook Carrie Fisher was only 60 when she passed away. The Dispatch January 6 3 CHICAGO CUBS ARE WORLD BY SERIES CHAMPIONS CHRISTIAN BELLISSIMO Having ended their 108-year the gaps all night. The Cubs five was thus very important. Series champions in this epic championship drought, the took game two 5-1. The Cubs needed to win or finish. Chicago Cubs are the 2016 Game three was on Fri- their season would be over, The world couldn’t MLB champions. The last day, October 28th, at Wrigley and the drought would go on. believe it: Chicago had been time they won the World Se- Field in Chicago. The Indians Luckily, the Cubs won 3-2 waiting for this moment for ries was in 1908, when the 1-0 won it by an RBI single, with help from Jon Lester’s 108 years. Even elders in Cubs swept the Detroit Ti- delivered by none other than great pitching, and Aroldis their nineties were lit up with gers four games to one. Coco Crisp. Chapman’s save, keeping the smiles. The series was hav- Beating the Cleveland Game four took place Cubs in the series. ing an impact on everyone: “I Indians was not easy to do; the next night. Once again, Game six was on Tues- know so many people who are like the Cubs, the Indians the Indians got their way: day, November 1st, in Cleve- thinking of their grandfathers were in a long championship Kluber’s excellent pitching, land. The Cubs won 9-3 with and fathers now in Chicago, dry spell. Their chance had fi- and home runs by Carlos homeruns by Anthony Rizzo, and that’s what it’s all about. nally arrived. Santana and Jason Kipnis led Kris Bryant and Addison It’s bigger than these 25 guys, Game one was on to a 7-2 victory. Russell, setting up the final it’s bigger than this organiza- Tuesday, October 25th, at At this point, Cubs fans game: game seven. tion. It’s about this city and 8:08 PM. Played at Progres- This nail the fans who have stuck by sive Field in Cleveland, it was biting fin- this team forever,” said Jed led by Corey Kluber, the In- ish was on Hoyer, the Cubs’ president. dians’ pitching and defense Wednesday, At the Cubs victory parade, was unstoppable and shut out November five million people showed the Cubs’ hitting lineup. With 2nd in Cleve- up to get a glimpse at this his- Kluber’s nine strikeouts, the land. The toric group of men. Indians 6-0 took game one. game went “I mean, people were Game two took place into extra in- hanging out of trees and on Wednesday, October 26th, nings and was buildings,” explained Ben at 7:08 PM in Cleveland. In held up due to Zobrist while he was on the game two, the Cubs’ line up a rain delay. talk show Conan. All in all, went off--players like Antho- were getting nervous--the In- Then, Ben Zobrist hit a game the Cubs made history this ny Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, and dians needed only one more winning RBI double, nam- year and have brought smiles Kyle Schwarber were finding win to be champions! Game ing the Chicago Cubs World to faces around the nation. READY OR NOT, HERE BY ALYSSA BAILEY COLLEGE COMES! When students first enter high search, you should look at looking at the school later. The last step of the col- school, their first thoughts criteria such as location, size, The third step is to con- lege research process is for are typically about their class- cost, and the academic pro- sider your admission chances. you to make a final, definitive es and where their friends are grams that the school offers. Once you’ve narrowed down list of what colleges you want (or who they will be). There This will give you better in- your choices significantly, you to apply to. There should be are other thoughts, however, sight as to what colleges you need to compare your test re- a decent amount of schools that should be given priority: should be generally looking sults to those of students who that you have a high chance those concerning college and into. the school has already accept- of getting into. Although you what their college career will The second step is a bit ed. To make this step slightly should definitely put several consist of. With the proper easier. Search for schools us- easier, you can look up the “reach schools” onto your research, those questions ing an online college finder. school’s testing requirements, list, “safety schools,” schools should be easy to answer. One college finder that is used or set up a meeting with your that you have a high chance While the college re- by many students is “College college counselor. The coun- of getting into, should fill up search process is long and Navigator.” With College selor may explain to you that a majority of the finalized list. strenuous, it can easily be Navigator you can check the even though you may not In the end, you should have mastered if broken down into location, size, what programs necessarily reach the school’s between five and eight colleg- the following four steps. the college offers and the cost testing requirements, you can es on your list, although this The first step is to of the school’s tuition. With still apply and have a chance is definitely flexible. identify your priorities. This the program’s newest update, to be accepted. These are While the college re- involves thinking about what you can now look at statistics known as a “reach schools.” search process may be long colleges interest you, and for the school and even add Of the schools that you are and difficult, in the end the what you might want to study. it to your “favorite schools” applying to, these should be whole endeavor will finally be For a more clear and in depth tab, allowing you to continue kept to a minimum. worth it. The Dispatch 4 January 6 LAS PÁGINAS EN ESPAÑOL TRANSLATIONS BY ARIANA STRIEB

THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THIS ARTICLE IS SEEN ON THE POR ILSI MARTINEZ E. FOLLOWING PAGE, TITLED, “THE EL NORTE NORTH.” El futuro presidente de familia también, porque porque nunca sabemos ver porque no saben los los Estados Unidos, Don- si regresamos estoy segu- que nos podemos encon- sacrificios que hacemos ald Trump, quien pelió ra que corremos mucho trar ahí. Pero una vez es- para poder llegar a “el fuertemente contra la peligro, corremos el ries- tando en el camino que norte.” candidata demócrata Hill- go de que hasta nos mat- nos lleva a “el norte” nos Si tan solo “el norte ary Clinton, ha prometi- en” dijo una estudiante encontramos con muchas fuera el sur” si tan solo en do construir un muro en- de la escuela secundaria realidades al ver todo lo nuestros países encontre- tre la frontera de Estados Huntington High School. que pasa en esos caminos, mos un trabajo honrado. Unidos y México. El se- Las amenazas del señor muertes, hambre, miedo Si tan solo en nuestros ñor Trump también pro- Trump tienen atemoriza- y sobre todo mucha sed. países encontremos la metió deportar a todos dos a la mayoría de los Sed de llegar a la tierra seguridad de llamar a la los inmigrantes viviendo inmigrantes. Esto hace de las promesas, la tierra policía y saber que con- en los Estados Unidos. que ahora las personas que nos promete traba- tamos con su respaldo. Esto a causado mucha caminen con miedo por jos y libertad. Pero ya una Si tan solo en nuestros polémica en la mayoría de las calles que los llevan a vez estando en “el norte” países tengamos una es- la raza hispana, puesto de sus trabajos. Trabajos por nos encontramos con peranza de que las cosas la mayoría de indocumen- los cuales las personas oportunidades y sin ga- vayan a cambiar. Ahora tados son latinos. sacrifican muchas cosas nas de dejar el país. Pero solo nos queda esperar a Las familia inmi- en el camino por llegar a nos sentimos con miedo, que el señor Trump no grantes aseguran que solo “el norte” en el camino porque no queremos de cumpla con sus prome- vienen a los Estados Uni- por llegar donde vive la ser deportados cuando sas de crear ese muro y de dos en busca de un futuro muerte. hemos hecho muchas co- reportar a tantos indocu- mejor para toda su famil- Desde el momento sas y hemos sacrificado mentados, porque si es así ia y de un salario. “tengo en que decidimos salir tantas cosas para poder nuestra esperanza de un miedo que me deporten de nuestros países como estar en “el norte”. Pero futuro mejor estará per- para El Salvador, y tengo inmigrantes, estamos ar- esa es la realidad que mu- dido, todo nuestro sacrifi- miedo que deporten a mi riesgando nuestras vidas, chas personas no pueden cio estaría hecho en vano.

With the addition of Ariana Strieb to our editorial staff as our new Spanish editor, The Dispatch is proud to announce the introduction of translations of Las Páginas En Espańol.

but it is in fact which is the most valu- the same. able part of me. I want On June 28th, to dance with you and fly BY ILSI MARTINEZ E. my heart was with you like a butterfly “ACCEPTED” full of emo- that has just come out if tion. It wanted it’s cocoon. I want to yell Although I didn’t choose a mouth. I have more to be free and accepted love! Love! Love, for the to play with dolls, I don’t than just this, but no one for who it is. My heart whole world to see. I am remember playing with a wants to be apart of my forgot that this door will the same as everyone—I ball, kites or toy cars ei- heart; they perceive it to only open for it. My heart want to be free. ther. Everyone knows it’s be different from theirs, has many more closed “bizarre”--I like to dress doors with padlocks and • • • how my heart dresses. I chains hanging on them. am someone special. Peo- Why don’t they want to ple view me differently, enter? Why do they treat THE SPANISH VERSION OF THIS but I’m really not that me like this? ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY FEA- different. I have hands I will continue us- TURED IN THE NOVEMBER 2016 and legs. I have eyes and ing red lipstick. I want to ISSUE OF THE DISPATCH TITLED, show the size of my heart, “ACEPTADO.” The Dispatch January 65

SI TU QUIERES A ESCRIBIR PARA ESTO SECCIÓN, USA EL REMIND PARA EL DIS- PATCH (TEXTO @HDISP A 81010), VEN A NUESTRO SESIONES MIÉRCOLES DESPUÉS DE ESCUELA, Y EMAIL ARTÍCULOS Y PREGUNTAS A [email protected] THE NORTH BY ILSI MARTINEZ E. The future president of ter salary. “I am scared grants, we are risking our we have made to get here. the United States, Don- of being deported to El lives because we never If only “the north ald Trump, having fought Salvador, and I am scared know what we will find was the south,” if only in strongly against the dem- that my family with be de- on the journey. Once we our country we could find ocratic candidate Hillary ported as well, because if are on the road that takes honest jobs. If only in our Clinton, has promised the we go back, we risk dan- us to “the north,” we are country we could find se- construction of a wall on ger and risk being killed,” faced with many realities: curity calling the police, the border of the United said a student at Hun- death, hunger, fright, and knowing that we could States and Mexico. Mr. tington High school. The a lot of thirst. count on their support. Trump has also promised threats Mr. Trump makes Thirst for reaching a If only in our country to deport all illegal immi- has frightened most im- land of promises--a land we could have hope that grants living in the Unit- migrants, regardless of that promises work and things will change. ed States. This has caused the legitimacy of their citi- freedom. But once in “the Now, we can only a significant amount of zenship. This has resulted north,” we find work, op- hope Mr. Trump does controversy within the in people heading to liv- portunities and an unwill- not stay true to his prom- Latino community, due ing their lives and going ingness to leave the coun- ises to create that wall, to the simple fact that the to work in constant fear. try that we now call home. and deported the many majority of undocument- These are jobs for which But we are filled with undocumented Latinos. ed people are Latinos. people have sacrificed fear-- we do not want to If he does stay true to The families of im- a lot for, on the road to be deported after having these promises, then our migrants rightfully main- the “the north”--the road sacrificed so much to get hope of a better future is tain that they only come where death lives. to “the north.” This is the lost. All of our sacrifices to the United States in From the moment reality many people can- would have been made in search of a better future that we decide to leave not see because they do vain. for their family and a bet- our country, as immi- not know of the sacrifices • • • A NEW WAY BY MARILYN MENJIVAR I walk through the wind- time felt as slow as water throat, knowing the true I remember every min- ing hallways of Hunting- flowing through a dam. value you of it with the ute that I spent crying ton High School that are Memories make me cry thirst we had, it was gift and wanting to give up. It like a labyrinth unraveling and remember the situ- from the heavens. breaks the depths of my the path to my destiny. ation in my country, as When we looked soul when negative ste- Everyone looks at I wipe the sea of tears back everyone yells that reotypes are made about me; I distinguished my- from the dyed sleeves of “there is no turning us, just for having Lati- self as having brown my shirt. My serene heart back.” The stars guided no blood. I look at both eyes, black hair, brown opened like a treasure our path, for those same sides of the school watch- skin--these qualities iden- chest at the border of the stars watched from the ing the envious sun--for tifying me as having La- American dream. It was night sky, guiding us in the no matter how long it was tino blood. The sadness not easy--I had to make terrible desert. We were alone, it was always bright invades my thoughts, decisions of a women, in a sand dune, seeing and shinning. and this is the reason for when I was only a little nothing, hearing nothing, which I have broken the girl with dreams. This thorns piercing our worn law. The ground that I path, hot as hell, and the shoes while the words • • • walked on to freedom burnt hope of a humble running through every- would also be the ground and dreaming Latina. We one’s mind were “there is that I would have been had a bottle of water that no going back.” When I buried under if I had not we knew would be our put my battered and pain- THE SPANISH VERSION OF THIS broken the law. I did not salvation while it lasted. ful feet on the promised ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY FEA- have dreams because I Until innocent angels beg land, freedom screamed TURED IN THE NOVEMBER 2016 lacked rights. As I get you for a drink of water and I listened with clar- ISSUE OF THE DISPATCH TITLED, further from my country, to moisten your parched ity. I am here now, and “UN NUEVO CAMINO.” The Dispatch 6 January 6 HUNTINGTON’S MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE: A SCHOOL-WIDE SUCCESS our student body gather in such large numbers to BY LINDSAY SAGINAW collaborate on this proj- ect. It is believed that this This November, Hun- phenomenon was start- tington High School ed by students in Jack- took on the Mannequin sonville, Florida in mid- Challenge: a school-wide October, where a video event that was the envy of the students freezing of college football teams on campus while music and Thanksgiving feasts. played in the background After the bell rang on quickly went viral. It Tuesday, November 8th, managed to catch the at- students filled the halls tention of famous athletic The entire school--even the administration--was involved in the project. and promptly froze. and music groups, such the competition, each musical artists themselves Students from the as the Pittsburgh Steelers, one more complex and have gotten in on the act. high school’s video classes the United States wom- elaborate than the last. It At their concert on No- were the masterminds be- en’s gymnastics team, and is being compared to the vember 3, Rae Sremmurd hind the whole challenge, Desiigner. frozen bullet scenes in fans went crazy when and managed to set a date The challenge is ba- popular movies such as they did a rendition of the and formulate the details sically a group of people The Matrix and X-Men: #MannequinChallenge of in under just a few weeks. that stop in the middle Days of Future Past. their own. Around three o’clock, of carrying out their daily “It went awesome. According to CNN, students heading to their activities, typically while Everyone cooperated re- “Social media’s been extracurricular activities the Rae Sremmurd song, ally well. It was amazing rocked by a new trend and sports stopped in the “Black Beatles,” plays to see everyone come to- that involves doing noth- hallway. They took differ- in the background as a gether and work on some- ing whatsoever. Serious- ent positions, such as an videographer captures thing so fun. I feel lucky ly.” exciting rock-paper-scis- the whole event on film. to have been the one to Whatever the expla- sors game, eating a sand- Through the utilization film it!,” said Jackie Cara- nation behind this chal- wich, or simply freezing of social media platforms, vetto, who recorded the lenge may be, most HHS in place. A highlight from such as Twitter and Ins- entire challenge on her students and teachers the event was the ad- tagram, the Mannequin phone before taking it alike were very impressed ministrative staff gather- Challenge garnered in- back to the video room to by this school-wide dem- ing in Principle Brendan credible interest and be- make edits before it was onstration of support for Cusack’s office to record come a nationwide trend uploaded to YouTube. each other and collabora- the challenge, with each rapidly. Caravetto, an aspiring tion. If only it had been teacher performing some #MannequinChal- cinematographer current- during school hours. lenge went viral as more sort of silly antic, frozen ly enrolled in Video III • • • in time. and more people began who hopes to become the It was amazing to see uploading their take on intern next year, worked along with other fellow video students to edit and film the challenge. There is no clear reason as to why the song “Black Beatles” is the popular choice of song to have playing in the back- ground. However, it was in the original and first- posted video of it, which has been enough of a cue SCANNING THE QR CODE WILL for the rest of the world TAKE YOU TO THE MANNEQUIN The filming extended into the classrooms of Nicole Castaldo, Edward Florea, to follow suit with the Rae CHALLENGE’S VIDEO ON YOU- Kristin Singer, and Brian Reynolds, among others. Sremmurd song. Even the TUBE. Mr. and Mrs. Mustard have six daughters and each daughter has one brother. How

many people are in the Mustard family? ANSWERS ON PAGE 19 The Dispatch January 67 MR. KROLL: THIS CRUD A PERSONALITY WILL SHOCK PROFILE YOU! You might be think- BY SONIA CHEMERISOV support myself through BY JULIA GILES ing, “well, so what? No- college.” body pays attention to the As a result of Mr. news anyway, so how will Steven Kroll is an English Kroll’s outstanding aca- fake news affect my life?” demic success at Stony Back in the old days, teacher at Huntington when people actually read Counter argument: The High School. He teaches Brook, many doors 2016 election, or, as it’s opened for him. “I want- newspapers--if you could English and ENL (Eng- believe it--most folks more commonly known, lish as a new language) ed to become a teacher “I Just Want to Hide Un- because I really enjoyed were safe knowing that to 10th and 11th graders. most of what they read der My Bed and Pretend Despite the fact that Mr. English in college, and I None of This Ever Hap- was accepted to Colum- was true. However, with Kroll has been teaching at the advent of the internet, pened.” Fake news about the high school for only bia University’s Teachers both presidential candi- College, so I said, ‘why fake news has become as one year, he stands out bad and as easy to spread dates, Donald Trump and due to his unique teach- not?’” Hillary Clinton, spread Before arriving at as a horrible cold. ing style and appealing Fake news is just like wildfire on Face- personality. Huntington High School, book, with actual head- Mr. Kroll taught in Long what it sounds like: made- Mr. Kroll grew up up stories passed off as lines like, “Pope Francis on the east coast of Long Island and the Bronx. Shocks The World, En- He also worked in com- real. They are usually pre- Island. As a teenager, he sented with eye-catching dorses Donald Trump as was munications for one year President,” and “Another and construction, as pre- icons and clickbait ta- clueless as to his fu- glines like, “What This Clinton Associate Found ture career plans. How- viously stated. His inter- DEAD, Bill and Hillary’s est in a diverse school Man Did for His Wife ever, when college came Will Break Your Heart,” Body Count Increases!” around he began brought him to the high Despite these stories school, where he now or “What Mara Wilson exploring several majors. Looks Like All Grown and many more are com- Throughout this process, “loves teaching and pletely false, many vot- working with [the] good Up Will Shock You.” All he discovered his passion of this fancy nonsense is ers believed them, spread for literature and would students” that Hunting- them across the inter- ton High School has to used to trick the average eventually major in Eng- web surfer into think- net, and influenced the lish. offer. election. Whether you’re “Mr. Kroll has always ing that the story is legit. “I started college at When they click on it, to happy with the election Suffolk County Commu- been a very supportive results or not, this was a teacher. He has helped their dismay, the actual nity College, then trans- article turns out to be a very ineffective way for ferred to Stony Brook me improve my English voters to view the can- in many ways and I ap- pile of garbage. This tac- University, and did my tic is often referred to didates. Even Donald graduate work at Colum- preciate his willingness to Trump fired one of his help me whenever I need as “clickbait,” and can bia,” he explained. “I has- be found on nearly ev- employees for spreading ten to add that I help,” says junior Edgar fake news about Hillary Rivas, one of Mr. Kroll’s ery site.Facebook, You- graduated from Stony Tube, Tumblr, Pinterest- (and I swear if that’s an- Brook as valedictorian, students. other fake news story, I Mr. Leavy, Chair- -you name it; nobody is and I worked in construc- safe from the fake news CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 tion for seven years to men of the Humanities department, has noth- or clickbait of the world OP-ED SECTION CONTINUES ON ing but positive things to wide web. NEXT PAGE. say about Mr. Kroll. “His sensitivity for the needs of all of his students and Spain, and all over Amer- for me as they were for his passion for literature ica. “I enjoy riding my him,” added Mr. Kroll. can not be understated, motorcycle, as well as It is true that everyone is as well as his ability to working out, reading shaped through past ex- connect with all types books, and playing with periences. Mr. Kroll has a of learners -- one of his my cat.” very diverse background strongest attributes.” “A weakness I have which has allowed him Aside from Mr. is overthinking things, to become the amazing Kroll’s academic life, he similar to Hamlet’s prob- teacher and person that has traveled all over the lem [in Shakespeare’s he is today. It is indeed an world, from Colombia, Hamlet]. However, the honor to have him at our to London, Germany, stakes aren’t as important institution. The Dispatch 8 January 6 THE OBAMA EFFECT LOOKING BACK AT THE LEGACY OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA The first 43 presidents in voted for Obama just be- they thought that any per- ple, who now believe that the history of the United cause he was Black. Al- son of color who could be they can be president, too. States of America were all exandre Mas and Enrico elected could no way be Yamiche Alcindor, a mul- white men. With the elec- Moretti, professors at a legitimate U.S. citizen. timedia journalist for the tion of Barack Obama in They thought Obama had New York Times, goes 2008, the all-whites club Has America changed a hidden agenda in which on to say that despite this, of the presidency had its with the election of a he would attempt to seize the fight is nowhere near newest addition: a Black non-white male? the power from the peo- over. Although Obama man. No longer an all- ple, all relating to the fact was elected, those Alcin- whites club, the presi- Princeton and UC Berke- he was Black. Any chance dor interviewed have said dency would now have to ley, helped to prove this of America moving to be- that they do not believe settle with being only 98% belief to be false when come a “post-racial” so- another Black president white. Obama’s election comparing the voting re- ciety was stunted because will be elected soon. Ad- now made it possible for sults from the 2004 elec- of the Birther Move- ditionally, they believed someone other than a tion to that of Obama’s ment’s racially-based log- that Republicans did not white man to want Obama be elected to to be presi- the America’s dent, perhaps highest of- because of his fice. In An race, and that American Di- this is why lemma, Gun- they did not nar Myrdal work coop- studied race eratively with relations him, and he within the wasn’t able to U.S. Myrdal get as much believed he done as he saw a vi- would have cious cycle in liked during which whites his presiden- oppressed cy. Obama’s Blacks, point- lack of benefi- ing to Blacks’ cial results in poor perfor- office has also mance in U.S. led to a switch elections as within the reason for the oppres- in 2008. Here they found ic. It also does not help Black community, lead- sion. This being written that there was no evi- that, according to most ing many to the Repub- 64 years before Obama’s dence to suggest that white Americans, rac- lican Party. These people election poses the ques- there was any racial bias ism is close to irrelevant. saw that a Democratic tion, has American society that would cause Obama With that being said, how leader was not meeting changed with the election to be elected. The Birther can Blacks address the their needs, so they began of a non-white male, so Movement also arose major concern, which af- to go red instead. Blacks that it can be considered, from Obama’s election fects the entire commu- as Myrdal put it, “post ra- in 2008. This movement nity, of being treated with It is quite evident how lit- cial?” In looking into the was based on the idea inferiority if their white tle American society has effects of Obama’s elec- that Obama was not born counterparts are not even changed since the elec- tion in 2008 on American in the U.S. Vincent N. willing to acknowledge tion of Barack Obama in society, it is important to Pham, a professor at Cor- the fact that there is even 2008. look at the controversies nell, conducted an analy- a problem? that came about with his sis of the Birther Move- Nonetheless, election, as well as the im- ment in which he found it Obama’s election has still will have to look back pact his election has had was rooted back to racial had a large impact on at the harmful history the on the Black community. logic. The birthers be- the presence of Blacks in GOP has had towards The first of many of lieved Obama to be un- government. His election Blacks. Thus, despite the these controversies was trustworthy because of his has given hope to an en- idea that Blacks now can whether or not people race. This added to why tire demographic of peo- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE The Dispatch January 6 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE 9 believe that someone of Congress, and simply the Next, R.I.P. the First off, Trump their color can be elected, endless list of the efforts TPP. The Trans-Pacif- wants to introduce leg- there is still significant that people have gone ic Partnership, a United islation that would place progress to be made be- through in order to write States-led trade deal en- term limits on the House fore they can be on the Obama off as a bad presi- compassing the Pacific of Representatives and same level as whites in dent. It’s no wonder so Rim and aimed at weak- Senate. Something like the political arena. many people voted for ening the Chinese domi- this will never, ever, pass, Applying the re- Trump, when their minds nance in world trade, has given that the people who sults of the latest U.S. were being fed misinfor- already been conceded would be voting for such Presidential election, it mation, or more-so the by Obama and will not legislation would be the is quite evident how lit- idea that Obama was to be ratified by the United very senators and con- tle American society has be blamed for the per- States. gressmen that would be changed since the elec- ceived failure of America The environment affected by it. Because tion of Barack Obama during his tenure in of- will also get trumped-- these are people who want in 2008. The election of fice. Therefore, America he wants to “cancel job- to continue to be in their Donald Trump just goes still has a long way to go killing restrictions on the positions, voting for leg- to show how afraid some before it qualifies, accord- production of American islation like this wouldn’t are of change in America, ing to Gunnar Myrdal, as energy, including shale be in their interests. and what can come of a “post-racial” society. energy and clean coal,” Also, while I have this change. This is evi- meaning he will want to no idea where he’s going dent within the Birther • • • end government subsi- to get a (small) loan of a Movement, Republican THE WRITER OF THIS OP-ED dies to the clean energy trillion dollars from for opposition to Obama in WISHED TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS industry. I’d be willing to his infrastructure plan, bet that his Republican lowering taxes certainly majority in Congress will won’t help. go along with him and his Speaking of Infra- THE GREAT DEAL: claim that “global warm- structure, we have a 2,000- ing is something that mile elephant in the room China made up to destroy to talk about. The “Great American jobs.” Wall of Trump” has been AN ANTICIPATION OF THE Trump will addi- the only consistent point tionally play his hand in in Trump’s campaign, foreign policy, ending and is something that will support for the Ukrainian almost undoubtedly not FIRST 100 DAYS OF TRUMP and Syrian Rebels, along pass; the impracticability with “renegotiating” trade and cost of a fifty-foot and defense deals. There concrete wall in the mid- BY DANNY COLLINS is also a very real possi- dle of the desert would bility of him withdraw- not appeal to the fiscally After his upset win and think can actually be ac- ing from the Iran Nuclear conservative members of single-handed destruction complished by March. Agreement. This would Congress, and most defi- of the polling industry, Although not a superma- result in the resumption nitely not the democrats. Donald Trump has done jority, one must remem- of Iran’s nuclear program, These two groups of op- what everyone thought ber that the House of something even more ponents could effectively was a joke a year ago. Representatives and Sen- worrisome, given that Is- coalition against the pro- Now, the country must ate are both controlled rael has pledged to bomb Trump Republicans. come to terms with the by the Republican party. any attempts of Iranian That is all I current- man they elected and pre- Thus, there will be loads nuclear armament as they ly have to say about what pare for the highly antici- of filibusters and sit-ins, have done before. I think Trump will try to pated first one-hundred so I sure hope that you Despite these pos- enact in the first three days of the president- enjoy a non-functioning sible advancements in months of the next presi- elect’s term. government. Trump’s and the Repub- dential term. Generally, the first First on death row- lican’s agendas, there are one-hundred days are -Obamacare. The Donald a handful of things that • • • the most active and ef- hasn’t mentioned this re- the Donald should have ficient, setting the tone cently, but I remain con- some trouble with. for the rest of the presi- fident that there will be a dent’s term. For example, day-one repeal of Obam- Franklin Delano Roos- acare. While I am semi- evelt’s first one-hundred confident some parts of days introduced his New the Affordable (wink- Deal, which increased wink) Care Act will sur- government regulations vive, the Republicans and programs to ease have been waiting for six the Great Depression, years “to be released from and, you know, to “Make the shackles of commu- America Great Again.” nism,” and restore “true My prediction--I’m American values.” There- calling it, “The Great fore, this thing’s sure to Deal”--will include what I go. The Dispatch 10 January 6 BEST SONGS OF 2016 BY AFRODITI MOUNTANOS

Everyone knows this song for two things: its fantastic beat, One Dance and its being sung by Drake. With reggae and dancehall Artist: Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla influences, the beat is felt in the riddim-centric production Album: Views and the Jamaican patois that Drake adopts throughout the Genre: Dancehall, Afrobeat song. This song will make you just get up and dance, no matter what your mood is. Hymn for the Week- With yet another feel good song, Coldplay did a great job end (Seeb Remix) meshing their meaningful lyrics with slick electronic beats, Artist: Coldplay ft. Beyoncé all just coming together, creating a nice, happy song. Album: A Head Full of Dreams Genre: Pop rock, Alternative

This is a song with a lot of meaning to it. More on the sad 7 Years side than the others on this list, the group reflects on their Artist: Lukas Graham life and wonders about growing older. A great song to lis- Album: Lukas Graham ten to when you’re feeling down, it’s simply fantastic when Genre: Soul-Pop you want to binge listen to sad songs.

Simply amazing, this song is a major middle-finger, clap- back anthem, and really brings your mood up when you’ve Sorry just dealt with a break up. You’ll value your worth more Artist: Beyoncé after listening to this song than you would sobbing over Album: Lemonade someone that is no longer there in your life. Genre: Electro-R&B This song is about Rihanna seeking interest in a serious, Work deep, and meaningful relationship with the man that she’s Artist: Rihanna ft. Drake singing to (voiced by Drake). However, all he would like is Album: Anti one thing, and it isn’t a serious relationship. Using dance- Genre: Dancehall, Reggae-pop hall vibes and Jamaican patois terminology, Rihanna, like the others, creates a catchy song with a repetitive hook.

With its blowing up on the charts, this song shows what Pillowtalk new solo artist Zayn has to offer. Pillowtalk is about Zayn’s Artist: Zayn intimacy with his lover. A feel-good song that hits hard Album: Mind of Mine with your emotions, I’d recommend it greatly. Genre: Alternative R&B, Elec- tronic

In this great song, Lady Gaga was able to create a musical Million Reasons number that mixes country, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll melo- Artist: Lady Gaga dies. The song is about heartbreak and hope during a re- Album: Joanne lationship. While it’s a very different sound from what we Genre: Country, Funk, Rock are used to hearing from her, this isn’t surprising given her lack of boundaries when it comes to her music. Although on the slower side, this song has a great rhythm. Featured in the recent movie, “Suicide Squad,” the song’s Sucker for Pain about the sadomasochistic relationship between the Joker Artist: Lil Wayne et al. and Harley Quinn, two of the main characters in the movie. Album: Suicide Squad The song talks about their self-destructive behavior, and Genre: Alternative pop, Hip- how they’re truly “suckers for pain.” Hop, Rock, Indie rock “Cheap Thrills” became Sia’s first No. 1 on theBillboard Hot Cheap Thrills 100. While it was actually for Rihanna’s album, “ANTI,” it Artist: SIA was later taken off as it was seen as too “Brit-pop.” Sia re- Album: This is Acting ally did a great job singing and performing this fun, catchy, Genre: Synthpop and summery song to dance and sing along to.

A very catchy number, this song is sure to put you in a Side to Side good mood. The mix of Ariana perfectly hitting the high Artist: Ariana Grande ft. Nicki notes and Nicki’s stunning solo leads to this song immedi- Minaj ately putting a smile on your face. Album: Dangerous Woman Genre: Reggae-pop The Dispatch January 611 BEST SONGS OF 2016 BY AFRODITI MOUNTANOS

Pick up the Phone’s lyrics are actually rather sad. It depicts Pick up the Phone Thug and Quavo’s tricky situation, where they want to be Artist: Young Thug & Travis faithful to a girl despite her not wanting to reciprocate that Scott ft. Quavo love--the girl won’t pick up the phone even when she’s not Album: Birds in the Trap Sing busy. Regardless, the song is still fun to sing along to, with McKnight its sad lyrical meaning made up for with the great beat. Genre: Hip-Hop, Trap With a great melodious beat, this song is very nice to lis- Starboy ten to. It uplifts your mood and has a rather a different Artist: The Weeknd ft. Daft meaning than most other songs. The song is about The Punk Weeknd’s view on his stardom; it took him a long time to Album: Starboy get to where he is in his career, with lots of negative things Genre: Pop, R&B, Electronic happening along the way. This is a pretty interesting song. Seeming to mean some- thing different to each listener, with many saying it’s a song Don’t Let Me Down about God, others claiming it’s about having a mental ill- Artist: The Chainsmokers ft. ness, and some even arguing that it’s just another song Daya about missing one’s significant other, whatever you take EP: Collage away from it, it’s undoubtedly a great song. Genre: Dance-pop, Trap With the lyrics comparing the singers to “The Beatles” to Black Beatles show off their fame, women and money, it’s a nice song Artist: Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci to listen to when chilling out and being carefree. It’s also Mane become affiliated with the “Mannequin Challenge,” where Album: Sremmlife 2 a group of people stand in a still, frozen position while Genre: Hip-Hop, Trap someone films it. Even HHS has partook in the challenge.

Despite this song’s rather strange name, it’s an incredibly Broccoli good number. The piano, drum loop, and flute really pull Artist: D.R.A.M ft. Lil Yachty the song together, with the catchy bridge part of the song Album: Big Baby D.R.A.M getting you to sing it constantly. Genre: Hip-Hop, Trap

Caroline is a song that will make you just want to nod your Caroline head to the beat the entire time. Aminé states that the Artist: Aminé song is not only about one girl in particular, rather that Album: ( Single ) it’s about multiple girls that he’s met. The name Caroline Genre: Hip-Hop helped greatly when writing this song--especially given his intentions to make Caroline into the modern “Billie Jean.’’ Another interesting song, Don’t Wanna Know, is, despite its upbeat sound, more dirty than it is innocent and fun. It’s a Don’t Wanna Know song about Lamar having a power that would be unhealthy Artist: Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick and manipulative to a woman. His recounting of how the Lamar woman left for another man is what makes the song so in- Album: ( Single ) teresting and appealing. Genre: Tropical house This is What You This song is yet another nice summer song. Although Tay- Came For lor Swift and Calvin Harris wrote this song together, Har- Artist: Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna ris performed and collaborated with Rihanna on it, for a Album: ( Single) third time. With its electronic beats and nice melody, it Genre: EDM really puts you in a good mood.

Low Life is simply a nice, chill song. Slow and meaningful, it refers to the singers’ “low life” of drugs, alcohol, strip- Low Life pers, cheating, and exorbitant spending habits. The whole Artist: Future ft. The Weeknd thing really makes you think about your life compared to Album: EVOL theirs. Genre: Rap, R&B

Closer A song made out as an anthem for youth and heartbreak, Artist: The Chainsmokers ft. this is really a wonderful song to listen to, as it makes you Hasely think about your youth -- how it’s spent, and how well EP: Collage you’ve lived it. Genre: EDM The Dispatch 12 January 6

NEWS IN REVIEW BY ALYSSA BEFUMO PRESENTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

W.H.O Declares Zika a Public Health Emergency In February 2016, a group of independent health experts from the World Health Organization informed the United Nations that the spread of the Zika virus was to be declared a global emergency. Zika had spread to an estimated 24 nations in the Americas, but still no cure had been found. Earlier studies showed that the virus was spread through mosquito bites and it was eventually found that it could also be sexually transmitted. South America saw a large outbreak of Zika patients earlier this year, prompting former Brazilian Prime Minister Dilma Rousseff to authorize health officials to control the spread of the virus, even if it meant intruding upon the private property of citi- AAP Photos. W.H.O declaring Zika public health emergency at a zens. The first reported case of a patient contracting the virus in the press conference. U.S. occurred in Dallas, Texas. Balkan Countries Close Borders To Refugees In March, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia announced that they would be closing their borders, which were the main routes of refugees trying to reach Northern Europe. The countries lie between Greece and desired refugee destinations in North Europe such as Germany, Ireland and Denmark. The three nations previously provided protec- tion for migrants on their journeys to new countries while fleeing from their war-torn homelands. The closures left hundreds of thousands of refugees trapped in Greece. This led to tense discussion between the European Union and Turkey, on whether or not asylum seekers currently in Greece should be forcibly returned to Turkey. Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar reportedly declared, “[The closures are] a Getty Images. Refugee children at makeshift campsite on the new phase in resolving the migrant crisis.” Macedonia-Greece border Obama Becomes First POTUS To Visit Cuba In 80 Years On March 20th, President Barack Obama and his family made U.S. history, by touching down in Cuba in what was the first visit to the island by a sitting President in over eighty years. Calvin Coolidge was the last President prior to Obama to visit Cuba. President Obama’s visit took place shortly after an announcement that the United States and Cuba would be resuming diplomatic relations. The three day visit focused on meetings with Cuban government officials that would plan for the reinstatement of commercial ties between the two countries. Getty Images. Cuban leader Raul Castro and President Barack Obama Vote Decides That Britain Will Leave E.U. On June 23rd, 2016, a referendum took place to decide whether or not the UK would stay in the European Union or leave it. Results revealed that citizens chose to “leave,” by a margin of 52% to 48%. The event became known as “Brexit” -- the portmanteau of “British exit.” Outrage amongst Britain’s thousands of pro-Europe citizens resulted in massive protests across the United Kingdom. Protesters demanded that the British government needs to build strong political, economic and social ties with the rest of Europe. Pro-Brexit demonstrators argued that everyone needed to respect the outcome of the vote in order to maintain a just political system. The debate over Britain’s exit from the European Union is still ongoing as government officials, including the UK’s new Prime Minister Theresa May, attempt to bring forth plans for the future. Shooting At Pulse Nightclub, Orlando Florida In the early hours of Sunday, June 12th, a gunman opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Pulse, a popular gay nightclub, became the locale of the largest mass shooting that the United States has ever seen. The gun- man, Omar Mateen, allegedly proclaimed his allegiance to ISIS before shooting. However, the CIA has yet to find any evidence connecting Mateen to the group. The attack left 49 innocent people dead, and another 53 wounded. The LGBTQ community was left shaken after the shooting, as they watched a supposedly safe space wrecked by hatred and violence. The brutal act led to peaceful demonstrations across the nation in an attempt to raise awareness about the need for stricter gun control measures, as well as teaching acceptance. The hate crime led President Obama to encour- age Americans to “love one another” in a special address from the White House. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

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Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination On July 28th in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton accepted the demo- cratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention, making her the first woman nominated as candidate for a major political party in the US. Clinton delivered an emotional last speech to conclude the convention, citing the ideals of the Founding Fathers that the coun- try was built on. She acknowledged her Republican opponent Donald Trump’s reported plans for the country and denounced them, stating that his campaign trail rhetoric should “set off alarm bells” for Ameri- cans. The former Secretary of State and U.S. senator closed her ad- dress with the powerful words, “America’s destiny is ours to choose. So let’s be stronger together!” Clinton was later joined on stage by her Andrew Harnik Photo. Clinton accepting the nomination at the daughter Chelsea, and husband, former President Bill Clinton. DNC. Summer Olympics Take Place In Rio De Janeiro The 2016 Summer Olympics kicked off on August 5th with opening ceremonies at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio De Janeiro. Over 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries competed in the games. Outstanding competitors such as Michael Phelps and Simone Biles set incredible records for their respective events. Phelps won one silver and five gold medals in Rio. With a total collection of 28 medals, the swimmer is now the most decorated Olympian in history. Making her Olympic debut on the U.S. women’s gymnastic team, 19-year-old Sim- one Biles went into the games with high expectations and did not dis- appoint, capturing one bronze and four gold and medals in the artistic Getty Images. Refugee children at makeshift campsite on the gymnastics competition. Team USA excelled at the games, racking up Macedonia-Greece border a total of 121 medals over the course of the 16 days. Dakota Access Pipeline Protests The Dakota Access Pipeline, a massive construction project to build an underground oil pipeline between North Dakota and Illinois. As construction began in late August, Native Americans living on the Standing Rock Reservation protested that the pipeline would destroy culturally sensitive sites on their lands, and for months, stood their ground against law enforcement and contractors. Incidents of police brutality and neglect surfaced, further enraging anti-pipeline support- ers across the nation. In late November, President Obama ordered that the pipeline be re-routed to not disturb any Native American lands. Photo by Alejandro Alvarez. Protesters of the DAPL send a message to Obama.

Donald Trump Wins US Presidential Election After one of the most intense election cycles in US history, Donald J. Trump was selected as US president-elect in the early hours of November 9th. Trump’s campaign was defined by his alarming rhetoric as well as the GOP’s censure of the Republican nominee. Trump took many by surprise in winning states such as Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina. Across the country, citizens were outraged by the results and almost immediately protests broke out. Much of the controversy arose because Trump had the electoral vote victory but Clinton swept the popular with almost three million more votes than Trump. When Trump reached the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presi- dency around 2:30 AM, he delivered a victory speech in a New York Hotel. Trump thanked the American people, his colleagues and his family. Fidel Castro Dies November 25th brought the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The Cuban revolutionary died at the age of 90. Castro had governed the Republic of Cuba as prime minister from 1959 to 1976, and president from 1976 until 2008. The city of Havana initiated the traditional nine day mourning period while Cubans in Miami began a celebration. Those celebrating were hopeful that Castro’s death would mark a new era for the country. Castro had been the leader of Cuba’s establishment of the embargo on US goods. Many Cuban people currently living in the United States report they had to leave their homeland under Castro’s reign due to his strict rule. Trends show that older generations of Cu- bans are more likely to mourn his death while the younger ones are celebrating as they see much of Castro’s policies as human rights violations. Police shut down streets in Miami due to the large scale of the festivities. The Dispatch 14 January 6 IN IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM: BY MAGGIE GILES MEMORIAM GREAT READS OF 2016 BY KATY DARA Unless you’re a total and writing complement Karaoke and a good love bookworm, you prob- each other beautifully. De- story. Muhammad Ali (Profes- ably didn’t get the chance butting September 13 of Probably the most sional Boxer/Activist) - to read every book that this year, Ghosts deliv- anticipated release of 74 came out this year. And ered an endearing story to 2016 was Harry Potter and David Bowie (Singer/ although 2016 was a bust, each reader, and was re- Songwriter) - 69 here are some top novels ceived with mostly favor- It’d be a shame to let Fidel Castro (Political that came from it; the first able reviews. If you are a these remarkable novels figure/revolutionary) - 90 being a young adult nov- fan of slice-of-life stories slip under the radar. Leonard Cohen (Singer/ el by Kathleen Glasgow with an emotional under- Songwriter/Poet/Novel- called Girl In Pieces. This is tone, this graphic novel is the Cursed Child. J. K. Row- ist) - 82 a book which a must read. ling, John Tiffany and Jo Cox (British Politi- will resonate Before it Jack Thorne collaborat- cian) - 41 with you long comes to the- ed for this twist on a be- Carrie Fisher (Actress/ after read- aters in May, loved adventure, to bring Writer) - 60 ing it, as the New York the eighth installment in Rob Ford (Canadian Pol- story depicts Times best- the series to the theater. itician) - 46 a 17-year-old selling author The story picks up where John Glenn (Astronaut, girl who has Nicola Yoon’s Harry Potter and the Death- engineer, Senator) - 95 lost much, most recent ly Hallows leaves off. For George Kennedy (Ac- and is living book is anoth- some, the new approach tor) - 91 in a world that er must read. to a story we’ve been fol- Sir George Martin (mu- seems to have The Sun is Also lowing since 1997 was a sic producer) - 90 nothing left a Star attracted bit disappointing, as it was George Michael (Sing- to offer. The raving reviews, not completely Rowling’s er/Songwriter) -53 protagonist, just like her vision and was intended Arnold Palmer (Profes- Charlotte Davis, is work- previous hit, Everything, for a different audience. sional Golfer) - 87 ing to put her life back Everything. Depicting the Nevertheless, this engag- Prince (Singer/Song- together and live with the point of view of the two ing story is a wonderful writer) -57 scars that cover her from main characters lives in addition to the collection. Garry Marshall (Actor/ repeated self-cutting. New York City, the book Set almost two decades Director/Comedian) - 81 Placed in treatment with brings to life the ups and later as the youngest Nancy Reagan (Ac- fellow sufferers, Char- downs of a whimsical son Albus is struggling tress/Former First Lady) lotte is introduced to girls love story all in a day’s to meet an unattainable - 94 with scars like hers for time. Dan- legacy left for Debbie Reynolds (Ac- the very first time. Not iel, an Asian- him, it’s a new tress) - 84 only is the plot haunting American liv- and nostalgic Alan Rickman (Actor) - and captivating, but the ing the life his story for Har- 69 author’s note leaves an parents set for ry Potter fans, Antonin Scalia (Supreme inspiring message for the him, finds Na- leaving many Court Justice) - 79 reader as Glasgow herself tasha, an ille- questioning Gary Shandling (Come- has dealt with self-harm. gal immigrant whether the dian) - 66 This next one is a from Jamaica stories were Frank Sinatra Jr. (Sing- graphic novel by the au- whose family better left un- er, son of Frank Sinatra) thor of Smile, Raina Telge- is expected to changed. - 72 meier, whose latest opus leave the coun- Although Alan Thicke (Actor/ is Ghosts. This novel takes try in a matter 2016 seemed Songwriter/Television a bravely melancholy tone of hours. With to hit its peak host) - 69 for a children’s book, with Daniel being quite early in Robert Vaughn (Actor) its plot centering around a hopeless romantic, and the year, it’d be a shame - 83 two sisters, one of whom Natasha a persistent re- to let these remarkable Elie Wiesel (Holocaust is suffering from a ter- alist, their story is full of novels slip under the ra- survivor/writer/Nobel minal illness. Telgemeier endless revelations and dar. And with the new Peace Prize winner) - 87 just recently went on her disappointments. Her in- year upon us, there are so Gene Wilder (Actor) - 83 book tour to publicize the spiration for the book many more to look out Anton Yelchin (Actor) - book, adventuring from can not be far from her for. 27 state to state, and meeting reality: many of her char- Alan Young (Actor) - 96 fans at conventions such acter’s quirks and hob- • • • And as Comic Con in New bies match up with her York City. The artwork own, such as her love for Eli Mollineaux The Dispatch January 615 WE ARE NOT GOING TO LIVE ON MARS are that: a.) no nation is shielding ourselves from tion writers. His predic- BY JACOB FULLER allowed to send nuclear it! The ozone layer does tion of a ‘colonized Mars weapons into or out of all the work for us. So on by 2028’ is as accurate as earth’s orbit (sorry Musk) Mars we’d be completely ‘casinos on the moon by You know what’s cool? b.) no nation can claim exposed and helpless. 1970’. Space. ownership of any celes- But by the time the But what about the For many, outer tial body. This means that cancer kills you, you’d rest of space? What about space represents human- you can live on Mars but already be dead twenty other life? ity’s boundless potential you can’t actually own times over from the con- The closest life sup- to expand and grow with- any of it. Or any region stant storms. Mars’ storms porting planet is 4 light out limit. This, coupled of space for that matter. are notorious for cover- years away. With our cur- with the knowledge of So yes, if you ever bought ing hundreds of miles rent means of communi- what an asteroid did to a piece of paper that says and lasting for months cation that makes it really the dinosaurs, and by ex- you get to name a star, at a time. Now let’s say tricky to transmit messag- tension can do to us, cre- you got scammed. Sorry. that by some miracle you es to a human settlement ates a seemingly there. Not to men- solid argument tion that the jour- for interplanetary ney alone would travel. take hundreds of To billion- years. Our best aire Elon Musk, hope of actual- colonizing Mars ly reaching these is just the natural planets is worm- extension of this holes. Problem is, mixture of fear we don’t actually and curiosity. Cit- know if they ex- ing the reason for ist and if they do, the necessity of how to create one colonizing Mars in artificially. With- an interview with out them it’s prac- Slate, Musk stated, tically impossible. “Humans need to There is no other be a multi planet way to move from species.” Musk one location to the has put millions other that is faster into his Space X than, or roughly program which es- equal to the light- timates to have humans The second and survive the long journey, speed. Tellin’ you, warp on Mars by 2026. Musk pretty lethal roadblock to entry, cancer, starvation, holes or bust. has previously proposed colonizing Mars is that cold, unparalleled bore- So for those who detonating small nuclear there is no actual certainty dom, physical and men- look up to the stars at warheads on the poles of that it can be done. Let’s tal effects of lower grav- night and wonder, what Mars in order to release go over a very small frac- ity, constant storms and if? , you’ll never know trapped CO2 which he tion of the massive num- much more... don’t ever and you should pick up a figures might accelerate ber of reasons why it’s try to come back to Earth. different hobby. Go start global warming on the impossible. Fun Fact: The If you spend a year out in a rock collection. And planet in order to make it average temperature on space, and multiple years don’t ever forget that habitable for life. To bad Mars is -67 degrees Fahr- on Mars, your muscles there is a high probability this isn’t going to happen. enheit. So don’t have any will succumb to atrophy-- that humanity will nev- Despite increased hope that you’d be able fast and thus the Earth’s er progress beyond the demand for space trav- to go outside. But that gravity would break you stars and the Earth will el over the years, we’ve won’t really be a problem like a twig. be consumed by the Sun known for quite some anyway due to the cancer. Oh, and there is no real along with all of human time that it’s impossible. Yeah, one of the reasons way of terraforming Mars- civilization. Space travel The first roadblock that Mars is so cold is because it -the whole concept was could maybe happen in we hit in colonizing Mars barely has an atmosphere. invented by sci fi writers. the future, but not yours. is that it’s illegal. Like re- Earth’s atmosphere (par- And there lies my So be good to the Earth, ally illegal. See, in 1967 the ticularly the ozone lay- point. Musk may sound because it’s all you will ever United Nations passed er) is the only thing that revolutionary, but he have! a resolution that set the protects us against lethal merely continues in the standard for space law. A gamma rays. We as hu- long tradition of failed • • • couple key points from it mans have no means of predictions by science fic- The Dispatch 16 January 6 With such a controversial election, there were many different perspec- tives on its outcome. We’ve gathered two takes on the election—one liberal, and one conservative—from two impassioned students, who both wished to remain anonymous. THE CONSERVATIVE PERSPECTIVE 2016 has been an inter- race relations to heal, and into the United States, I made the video! What de- esting year. Since Janu- a president to all people. wasn’t offended by it at cent person does that, ex- ary 1st, the people of the And for eight years, the all. He qualified the state- pands a lie onto the peo- world have experienced opposite has been hap- ment by saying “until our ple that deserve it least? unexpected events for the pening. Even four years country’s representatives Second, the email scandal better, for the worse, and ago, less people voted can figure out what the is one for the textbooks. for the future to tell. For for Barack Obama a sec- hell is going on.” He was The FBI could not have the better, the Chicago not characterizing the re- done a thorough investi- Cubs won the World Se- He is not ligion itself when he said gation if they closed the ries after 108 years. For Hillary Rodham Clinton. this—instead he was char- case, then reopened it the worse, tragedy has acterizing the few and the a week before the elec- struck pop culture with ond time, making him the dangerous followers of tion because of new rel- the deaths of David Bow- only, modern era, two- Islam who are terrorists evant information that ie, Alan Rickman, Glenn term U.S. president to be and cause problems virtu- arose from a completely Frey, Gene Wilder, and re-elected with less sup- ally everywhere they settle unrelated case. Honestly, Prince. And for the fu- port than he received in that is not predominantly if you, me, any Republi- ture to tell: Brexit and the first election. I think Muslim. Furthermore, it’s can, or really any person the election of Donald the people in states like worth America’s reputa- whose surname isn’t Clin- J. Trump as president of Ohio, Iowa, and Penn- tion as an all-welcoming ton did what she did, we the United States. sylvania were tired of nation open to everyone would be in federal pris- I remember when it establishment “elitists” in exchange for secure on right now. happened. I was up really like Hillary Clinton tell- borders--the same reason Trump has prom- late working on home- ised to be a president to work, and my dad was all Americans, which I keeping up with the elec- think Obama did not ac- tion on TV in the other complish. I honestly be- room. At this point, it lieve he was a president was about 2:40 in the to the Left, to the Demo- morning, and I heard, crats, to the Progressives, “Trump will win Pennsyl- to the people whom vania—twenty electoral agreed with him. And this votes—making him the is the change that Ameri- forty-fifth president of cans voted for, so we as a the United States!” I went people need to accept it. to the other room to see This is something what was going on, and only the future can say my dad was standing on of its success, so we need his feet with his arms in ing them that they know I was not offended at his to let America take its the air. He and I watched what’s best for them, so proposal to build a wall course with our new pres- our president-elect and Vote Blue! Trump knows along the southern bor- ident come January 20th. his vice-president make how to create jobs, and der. As a sovereign na- And, if it proves a failure, their speeches, just laugh- he knows how to work tion, we have the sover- the American people will ing at the mere fact that with people. Bringing eign right to protect our vote again in 2020 for he actually did it: he won. jobs back to this country borders. change. Let’s see where I had been pulling sounds more favorable Reason number Donald Trump can take for Trump since he won than raising taxes, and three: he is not Hillary us as a nation. Our only the Republican nomina- his ability to get what he Rodham Clinton. In my choice now is to support tion for president. wants will come in handy opinion, she is a corrupt our new president, wish Reason number one: when talking with world liar who deserves to be in him all the best, and help his slogan. “Make Ameri- leaders. prison, and that’s not po- build a nation that repre- ca Great Again” has a ring Reason number two: litical, it’s justice. First of sents all Americans. to it and an optimism that his words. Call me what- all, she lied about Beng- And in the words of attracted many voters and ever you want--a bigot, a hazi, saying it was caused Donald J. Trump, “No people wanting change. racist, a sexist--honestly by a video when it wasn’t. dream is too big, no chal- For eight years, the Amer- I’ve heard it all before. She then went on to tell lenge is too great. Noth- ican people have wanted You see, when Trump the families of the vic- ing we want for our fu- an upsurge to the econ- said he wanted a ban on tims that the government ture is beyond our reach.” omy, an increase in jobs, all Muslim immigration would get the guy who • • • The Dispatch January 617 THE LIBERAL PERSPECTIVE When I heard the news can’t see us on the ground of this election, I have not support Jill Stein or this morning, a couple of from their pedestal of always been a Hillary Gary Johnson either. With emotions overcame me: white privilege. There are supporter. Through the the exception of John Ka- shock, for the most part, some, however, who are emails, the scandals, the sich, the debates this year then embarrassment, seemed straight out of an then fear. I got ready for “And to all the women, SNL skit with the kind of school in a daze, wonder- lineup that we had. Hill- ing how we, the Ameri- and especially the young ary, I wish you had broken can people, could have let that glass ceiling. God, do this happen. Today, I am women, who put their I wish you had (and I’m not proud to be an Amer- not even religious!). You ican. Today, I am embar- faith in this campaign don’t know what it would rassed that a misogynistic and in me, I want you to have symbolized to me, a and racist bigot was voted young woman. You de- into a position that once know that nothing has served it. I believe you re- held great meaning to ally did. I do not support our country. To me, that made me prouder than you on all of your poli- meaning has been sullied cies, but I definitely do on and dirtied by Donald J. to be your champion. the key issues. That’s not Trump’s being elected to say that if somehow president. Though Hill- Barack Obama was able ary Rodham Clinton won Now, I -- I know -- I to run for a third term, I the popular vote, Donald wouldn’t have voted for Trump, having received know we have still not him. I would have, be- the most electoral votes, cause Barry’s frickin sick. prevailed. The process of shattered that highest I broke down in our elections had been and hardest glass ceil- school today while watch- revised and rewritten for ing your concession. He many years before power- ing, but some day some- did not deserve it. I look ful people in the govern- at the orange corn husk ment agreed that this was one will and hopefully that is now our president the best way in which a and wonder, how did this president should be elect- sooner than we might happen? Because we let ed in a modern democ- think right now. it. The fact that he re- racy. ceived over 59 million I should start off American votes is unfath- by saying that I iden- omable. How did a meme tify as a Democrat. My And -- and to all the lit- become our president? political views, unfor- His campaign was a joke tunately, tend to have a tle girls who are watch- in the beginning. No po- very prevalent effect on ing this, never doubt litical experience, a hor- my everyday life; I have rible businessman, and an a bit of a Democratic su- that you are valuable even more horrible per- periority complex. Many son. Not the kind of re- Republican ideas, mainly and powerful and de- sume you normally see in all of those supported by a presidential candidate. Trump, I disagree with serving of every chance The fact is, I am living in passionately. Because of and opportunity in a different America than this, I have surrounded those people, I guess. myself with a very liber- the world to pursue The American ideals that al group of people who I thought could never wa- I call my closest friends. and achieve your own ver from this country that Our shock and anger at I hold the most signifi- the election results were dreams.” cant are diversity, equal- mutually shared and re- ity, freedom, and oppor- spected throughout the tunity. Only one of those day. However, I live on –Hillary Clinton, con- ideals are guaranteed for Long Island, where the me now. political climate here is cession speech, 11.9.16 I looked at my gay not just stifling, it’s suf- progressive and genuinely bad press, I have stuck friends, my black friends, focating. The island is see the need for a quali- with her through it all. my Hispanic friends, my made up of quite a few of fied and steady candidate Unlike many of my ideal- female friends, and I conservative bigots who in the most powerful seat istic classmates and peers, wanted to cry. The fact have no respect for oth- in our government. I did not support Bernie ers, mainly because they Since the beginning Sanders. I adamantly do CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE The Dispatch 18 January 6

CONTINUED FROM have failed. I see America thought out platform, to a man. The glass ceiling PREVIOUS PAGE falling into a recession, and has surrounded her- will always be too high. and it can only be blamed self with the best in the Today, I am not that I, as an American on them--his voters. business, could lose to a proud to be an Ameri- citizen, may not be able I say “them” for a can. Mostly, I am just to one day receive a safe reason. America is un- How can you vote for scared; scared for my fu- abortion at a Planned deserving of an inclusive him?! ture, scared for the future Parenthood clinic, is pronoun. Today, I am not of millions of Americans earth-shattering. The fact proud to be an American. man with no political ex- that do not fall under that my gay friend may Today, I wave my Ameri- perience, several bank- Trump’s definition of one day legally be denied can citizenship paper of ruptcies behind him, and “the common man.” This service in a bar is mind- white privilege in shame, a platform built on racist, feels like the Age of Jack- boggling. The fact that a sorry that I couldn’t use sexist, and wealthy ideals son, almost laughably so hard-working legal immi- it for the greater good. In grant may not be reunited art class, my good friend with his family because said to me, “Why not of closed borders is ri- just become a legal immi- diculous. But the fact that grant? It’s not that hard. people around me: par- Illegal immigrants are ents, classmates, peers, destroying the economy support this guy and what and staining the Ameri- he stands for, makes me can name. I am actually the sickest of all. I am apologetic that you were reconsidering lifelong born into your privilege friendships because of instead of someone that this election. I look to- deserves it, (insert name wards the people next of “friend” here). The to me and think, “who fact that he thought he would they have voted had the right, the audacity, for?” And it’s astonishing to speak that way is be- that one of the possibili- yond me. He is not, nor ties was Donald Trump. will ever be, an illegal im- Today was a rough migrant, so I have no idea day at school. My good where his experience is friend of many years is coming from. Also, you shows just how much rac- with the threat of seces- a Trump supporter. He only need half a brain to ism and sexism continue sion on the horizon. We had always identified be- know that it is most cer- to be a motivating force are moving backward. fore as leaning toward tainly not easy to apply for millions of American I can’t help to think the the conservative side, but for citizenship, especially voters. It’s honestly like worst, once I know that it never really registered as a refugee. That is an- a slap in the face; that no the worst is possible. To- in my head that he was other thing that breaks my matter if you are the best day, I don’t want to be an the type of person to be heart. The fact that some by a long shot, it will nev- American. that completely brain- of my classmates would er be enough compared • • • washed. It is extremely rather have completely upsetting to think that non-threatening people over the years, I chose to die rather than have an OP-ED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 look past key issues that opportunity in America don’t know what’s real your viewpoint, you have now seem to be a divid- is appalling. Why are we anymore.) If fake news to actually read it to see if ing factor of our relation- moving backward in time, can largely influence one it’s legit. If it isn’t, don’t ship. You know what he just when equality seemed of the biggest elections share it with others, as it said he did this morning within our reach? in the country, you know can lead to big problems. when he heard the news? As a woman, I feel something is wrong. Finally, look up the facts Cheered. One of my closest personally violated that So, what can we on what happened or is friends for most of my life. I Trump has brainwashed do to stop fake news? happening to see if the didn’t even know how to the American public af- First, check the source. story is true. Even if a ma- respond. It was like a slap ter all the bulls**t that he If the story is from a ma- jor news source publishes in the face. As a woman, has pulled, since the be- jor and/or well respect- a story, it can be biased I wonder: how can you vote ginning. It is disgraceful ed news source, such as and muddle the details of for him!? He has commit- that some of my closest The New York Times or the event. Therefore, you, ted sexual assault. He has friends would have voted CNN, it’s probably legit. the reader, must search for him and still believe If it’s from a fake news for a 100% unbiased ac- Today, I don’t want to be that they have respect for source like The Onion or count of the events and an American. themselves. I think one a known clickbait user like form your own opinion of the worst parts about Buzzfeed, it’s most likely on them, without biased used slander and racist this for me personally is untrue. Second, don’t ab- influence. If only the mor- remarks to criminalize the sexism. The fact that sentmindedly re-post an al of “don’t believe ev- people of color and illegal a woman, who has years article solely based on the erything you read” didn’t immigrants. All but a few of political experience, tagline. If a story looks ring so painfully true this of his business ventures a progressive and well- interesting or reinforces election. The Dispatch January 619 EASY HARD

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