THE ALCONAIREOne Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Volume 47—Issue 05, MarchF 2011 falconaire.monmouthregional.net Fourteen is the Loneliest Number Unpopular electives are at risk of getting the boot next year by Carley Ens ties for students, but it also be offered in each depart- Copy Editor causes a loss in jobs for ment.” According to Public teachers. Elective courses School Review online, as hen picking are declining in states ev- the demands and require- classes for next erywhere because of the ris- ments for high school stu- Wyear, Monmouth ing costs of school funding dents are shifted towards Regional students may ex- and increased standardized core classes, such as Eng- perience difficulties with testing demands. Perhaps it lish, math, and science, high elective courses. The New could also be a reflection of schools across the country Jersey Quality Single Ac- a diminishing social value are losing money and funds countability Continuum for the arts and creative for electives. “Although (QSAC) now requires that courses. electives are important, the elective courses with less Principle Andrew Teeple state puts academics first,” than fifteen students be said, “With the budget cuts Teeple said. If students do eliminated from the cur- and mandatory state laws, not pass assessment tests, riculum. According to we simply cannot afford to schools risk being shut the New Jersey state web- run classes that kids are not down or losing funds. As a site, this change is part of interested in. It is important result, elective courses are QSAC’s plans to reduce to give students choices, dropped in order to focus budget costs in districts but these choices must be more on core classes and and schools. This not only limited, because only a cer- creates a loss in opportuni- tain number of classes can SEE CLASSES, page 4 State puts

JENNIFER MARGILOFF/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER FUTURE CAREERS Students in classes like clothing and photo IV planning to have careers in those areas risk losing their class if too few students “ academics first register for next year’s class. You have the right to ” be Miranda-ized If not you, then who?

ever since he came here. “I by Gabriella Fernandes by Chris Doucette Staff Writer Staff Writer followed these procedures to protect the students, the eventeen hundred ou have the right to parents, the school, and dollars. Cats. Dogs. remain silent. Any- everyone that is involved.” The shelter. How do thing you say can be This has given the school no S Y these four things connect? used against you in a court room for error or wrongful On December 22, 2010 the of law. You have the right questioning. Officer Marks Animal Friendly Organiza- to consult with a lawyer always does the right thing tion (AFO) assembled beds present during questioning. in his job and is doing a that they later donated to If you cannot afford a law- phenomenal job here at the Humane Society in Tin- yer, one will be appointed Monmouth. ton Falls. if you so desire. These are The Supreme Court has Before December even the Miranda rights, which agreed to decide whether rolled around the AFO inform the suspect of their a juvenile burglary sus- came together and decided constitutional rights. It is pect who was interrogated to raise money for the cats required that the police is- at school by the police, and dogs at the shelter. “We sue these to a criminal sus- should have been given a knew that dogs and cats had pect before they are inter- Miranda warning about his no beds, and were sleeping rogated. rights. The case in ques- on a cold concrete floor,” MRHS police officer, tion is J.D.B., a seventh- said World Language teach- Officer Marks, has been us- grade student in Chapel er Mrs. Maseda who helps ing these rules even before Hill, N.C., who was taken run the club, “when the they were changed. He has SEE RIGHTS, page 5 SEE AFO, page 3 been abiding by these rules MRS. OREFICE INSIDE Features, page 2 News, page 4 Opinions, page 6 Celebrity Look-Alikes Say goodnight Charlie Lock Down

Find out which falcons Local restaurant Charlie Students are completely most resemble every- Brown’s closes unex- fed up with the bath- one’s favorite celebrities. pectedly and without room-locking policy of warning to its employ- 2010-2011. ees. Page 2 The Falconaire Features April 2011 Celebrity Look Alike!! A Publication of Monmouth Regional High School

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EDITORIAL POLICY Movie Theaters: Which is the Best? The Falconaire will accept written and graphic material for by Christopher Doucette Mega Movies in East publication in the Falconaire Staff Writer Brunswick is another great from students, faculty, and theater because of the Mov- administrators provided it is of interest and value. We reserve eing a movie fa- ie Facts brochures that they the right to reject any material natic, I have vis- have to offer. These well that we consider inappropri- ited a myriad of written brochures include ate. The Falconaire reserves B movie theaters, such as movie information, facts the right to edit any material AMC, Clearview, Atlan- about movie stars, and triv- received for publication. tic Cinema 5, Mega Mov- ia questions. The popcorn

ies, Hazlet Multiplex Cin- used to be dry and bland, but STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To provide a graphic emas, and Beach Cinemas. now it is better be- forum of dialogue and expres- The quality of seating and cause of the added salt. sion. To provide the school and variety of concessions at Beach Cinemas in Bradley community with information AMC are just a few factors Beach will take you back concerning the important issues and activities pertaining to stu- that make it a better theater several decades. It is a small dents, faculty, and administra- than Clearview. Monmouth one screen theater that offers tion. To publish an interesting, Malls’ AMC Theater also movies three to four weeks readable newspaper satisfying holds a “Filmmaker Sym- after its original release. To the needs of the students and the Monmouth Regional com- posium” that allows view- bring the style back, they munity. ers to watch foreign and in- sometimes show classic dependent films before they films like “The Shining” or CORRECTIONS are released to the masses. “White Christmas” on spe The Falconaire is com- Clearview also only has cial occasions. Their mitted to fair and accurate reporting. If you are aware of one or two screens for a snacks are superiors to an error, please inform us be 3D film, but AMC has five. those at Atlantic Cinema emailing us at mrhsfalcon- Atlantic Cinema 5, and their answering you should come here. an IMAX open- popcorn. Although, I have [email protected] 5 in Atlantic High machine is memorable. Finally, there is ing there, I still would other favorites, I still think Hazlet Multiplex Cin- come back if a certain this is the place I will always COMMENTS & QUESTIONS lands is a quaint little the- The tickets sell for a fair For general comments or ater with promising looks, and economical price, as emas. This theater of- movie is not play- go to. Ever since “X Games questions about the Falconaire, but the popcorn is cheap well as the snacks. If you fers great movies. It of- ing at AMC theaters. 3D: The Movie” came out please write to the editors or and dry. If you attend this are looking something fers 3D movies and good Out of all the movie theaters August 2009, the theater advisor at mrhsfalconaire@ snacks, as well as any other in the state of New Jersey, I just got better and better. I yahoo.com or at the specific theater, you would be well to do when you are out email addresses listed above. advised to stop at the su- for a night on the town great theaters. Although vote AMC theaters the best hope the best things about permarket before hand. in Bradley Beach, then it lied to me once about place for 3D movies and this theater will never end. March 2011 Features The Falconaire Page 3 AFO makes beds for animal shelter AFO from front page always tells her our time to help the kids group of stu- out with this club. For five kids heard this, they want- dents, “Don’t years new we have done ed to help right away.” cry about what’s this on our own time,” said The animals at the lo- happening to Maseda. They take into cal shelter less than a the animals, consideration these animals mile from the high school change it.” And needs and in return give were in for a new treat. that’s exactly them their time, effort, and Most of the money raised what they did. support in trying to help came from the local shop The AFO sup- save as many animals as “Back on the Racks” lo- ported many best they can. “As a vice cated in Long Branch. In of other local president of AFO, I am November, the store do- organizations proud to be apart of a club nated 30% of it proceeds such as the Hu- that provides aid to animals for an entire weekend total- mane Society but also spreads aware- ing $1,600. The rest of the of the United ness,” said Gabriela Castro. money was raised through States, Farm The AFO’s true goals are to a jewelry fundraiser held at Sanctuary, the help pets and wildlife and Monmouth Regional. With M o n m o u t h further research animals and over $1,700 dollars alto- County SPCA, the industry. If you want to gether, the AFO was able to and many more. support the AFO their next assemble 20 beds that were Even though upcoming event is on March delivered straight to the to the shelter and straight AFO A dog stands on one of the new beds made for they do all this the AFO is 23. If you love animals as high school. After they as- to the animals that needed not recognized as an “of- much as they do, be there. sembled the beds, the jani- them. The main advisor, them (top left) assembled by the AFO (top right). ficial” club. “Because of tors helped transport them Mrs. Summer’s states she the budget, we volunteer

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MRS.MASEDA Stronger Than You Think Advice for students with divorced parents. speak up. MRHS er let those emotions get the by Gabriella Fernandez Guid- Doctor best of you. Keeping active, Staff Writer ance Sheprow keeps you feeling good. Ju- ccording to kid- counsel- “Ideally kids should have a healthy relation- said that nior Amanda Breaud says, shealth.org two out or, Mrs. parents “When I get stressed, I of every three mar- K e l l y ship with both parents, even if the parents need to run to relieve that stress Ariages end in a divorce. s a i d don’t have one themselves.” not put because I don’t want to let For most kids divorce is commu- their kids my parents divorce bring very confusing and pain- nicate is in that me down.” Go workout, ful. No matter what the key. She position, keep hanging out with your age, kids are always deep- said, “It is important for no kid should have to take friends, and stay on top of ly affected by divorce. the student to communicate sides. He said, “Ideally kids your school work. Sleeping Helpguide.org state com- with both parents so that should have a healthy rela- and feeling depressed isn’t mon effects of divorce are: they don’t isolate them- tionship with both parents, going to get you anywhere. trouble sleeping, poor con- selves.” When your parents even if the parents don’t When it comes down to it, centration, trouble at school, break up, the first thing you have one themselves.” divorce is never easy and it drug or alcohol abuse, vio- should do is go to them and Some kids know what they is a very touchy situation. lent outbursts, withdrawal tell them how you feel. It want and some don’t. It The way you handle it is from friends/family and re- might be an awkward situa- is easier for most kids to key to how you are going fusal of favorite activates. tion but both parents should get through the hardship, to feel for a long time, and In order to avoid these is- know what you want out knowing that your both par- how it will affect you for sues here are some of the of them. Telling them ents love them, and want to the rest of your life. When things kids can do to cope how you feel can make spend equal time with them. your parents break up, it with their parents divorce. this a smoother transition. To help cope with your par- is best not to only follow 1. Communicate 2. Stay neutral ents divorce, do not let your these three steps, but to When your parent’s first Most of the time when par- parents tell you what they have secret comforts that break-up and sit down to ent’s breakup, one of the want from you, tell you make you feel better. Re- tell you, it can be a very parents moves out and tries what you want from them. member that your parents awful time. Some kids feel to make you choose. Par- 3. Keep active divorce is not your fault. like it is their fault and never ents think it is easier for the With your parent’s divorce Sometimes parents just kids that way, but it is not. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES come mixed emotions. Nev- grow apart, married or not. by Jose Reyas The Great Indoors Contributer Noon

First day of Spring Page 4 The Falconaire News March 2011 You’re a Good Man, Electives Cut Back at Mon- Charlie Brown mouth Regional Senior Alexa Policari, who students to select classes CLASSES from front page Charlie Brown Steak House shuts down is now taking Photography carefully. Our intention is test preparation courses. If IV, said, “I would have been not to cut out many classes, music theory and photogra- disappointed if electives but what it really comes phy were on the HSPA and like photography had to go down to is the budget. We the SAT, they would prob- after I chose them in my have to follow state regula- ably be more of a priority schedule. A lot of electives tions.” As usual, students in the curriculum. On the really work your creative will be able to pick second other hand, visual and per- side, which is something and third-choice electives forming arts are graduation academic classes cannot re- in case the first choice is requirements along with ally do.” Although creative unavailable for any reason. academic classes. These re- programs such as photogra- The administration is plan- quirements will still be able phy, clothing, multimedia ning on doing its best to to be met with the help of studies, and graphic arts merge classes with similar guidance counselors, but are not as popular among subject material in order to it is still likely that several students when choosing keep classes around. In the choices will ousted from classes, many of those who end, it is essential that stu- the list. take them find them as ben- dents take the scheduling High school is supposed eficial to their learning as process seriously. As Fitz- to prepare us for college math, English, or history. maier also said, do not plan academically, but a lot of In fact, a profile of SAT your schedule around the people believe that help- data from College Board lunch period that all your ing us figure out what we revealed that students with friends are in. Take classes

JENNIFER MARGILOFF/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER are interested in is just as experience in music per- that you are truly interested this. But CB Holding, the so that chains like Char- important. Exploring dif- formance and music appre- in and get the most out of by Chris Doucette ferent fields of interests ciation scored significantly the educational experience. Staff Writer company that owns the lie Brown’s must add up chain, did not break any all their employees at all in high school is advanta- higher on the SAT. But no matter what, fifteen harlie Brown’s Steak laws. According to NJ.com, locations. If this was done geous come senior year, Guidance director Gayle is the number that will keep House found a legal the company found a legal before the employees from when colleges expect appli- Fitzmaier said, “Counsel- your favorite electives up loophole which let loophole in the New Jersey our Tinton Falls Charlie cants to select a major from ors believe in free will and and running. C a massive list of choices. free choice; so it is up to the it close without the notice Warn Act, which requires Browns would have had a of its employees. Freshman companies to notify work- proper warning. The clos- Dan Armenti said, “I’ve ers two months before clos- ing of this restaurant af- eaten there all my life and I ing a chain or single estab- fected many people in this have very close friends that lishment if it affects 50 or area. Senior Danny Carroll work there, it’s a shame to more fulltime employees. is one of the disappointed. see it close down like this.” The restaurant chain got “I really enjoyed going to The owners of Charlie around this was by only Charlie Browns because me Brown’s Steak House shut counting its full time em- and my family went all the down 20 of its 37 restau- ployees by location rather time. It was a great place to rants in November without than on a companywide eat and it was local I was warning to any its 2,300 base. very upset when I heard it employees. This overnight On January 24, an closed down,” he said. closing prompted many to assembly panel approved ask whether the company a bill to close the loophole broke any laws in doing in New Jersey’s Warn Act GSA at MRHS Making MRHS a safer place for students

by Mariah Agueda cuss subjects that are im- month is dedicated to dif- Staff Writer portant to them, recent gay ferent topics. For instance events, relevant occurrence December was AIDS he Gay/Straight Al- within the gay community, awareness month. The Alli- liance, GSA, run by and personal issues.” She ance supported World AIDS day (Dec. 1) by wearing freshman English says the GSA discusses JENNIFER MARGILOFF/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER T red, and by displaying facts teacher Jennifer Mitchell, identity concerns, healthy strives to create a more relationships, and how to about AIDS on the morn- tolerant and accepting en- deal with coming out to ing news. In September, The Buzz at MRHS vironment here at MRHS. parents, friends, and fellow they honored the nine gay Along with Mrs. Mitch- students. Cayce said, “GSA youths who committed sui- The latest from the March 09 Principal’s Student ell, President Tessa Cayce, has helped a lot of students cide because of bullying by Advisory Committee meeting Vice President Emily Gott- at Monmouth Regional wearing purple on Septem- The Principal’s Student Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month lieb, and other officers help feel comfortable with their ber 28, and broadcasting at 7:20 AM in the upstairs conference room. Free breakfast is provided. coordinate different events sexuality.” Members and another announcement on and fundraisers that benefit attendees of meetings said the morning news. •The PTSA sponsorship recognition pizza party is the LGBTQ(Lesbian,Gay, that their meetings are al- All LGBTQ students and on Friday. Bisexual,Transgender,Ques ways a safe place for them, their allies are welcome to •There has been no announcements for the when the tioning) community. “It really helped me under- join the GSA, they hold judging of the HSPA door contest will begin. Mitchell said she realized stand people better, and it’s meetings every Tuesday •There is no confirmation as to whether or not there the need for a GSA when she just one of those safe places after school in room 510. will be a spring dance after spring break. had several former students for people,” says Matt Yee, Also April 15 is the Na- •Spring break will not be affected by snow days. return to visit who came a member of GSA. tional Day of Silence. Any •The Annual Pi day will be held this year. See Math and Sci- out to her, but said they did The GSA holds many student interested in joining ence Department Supervisor Mr. Wardell for information not come out in high school events throughout the this activity to help stamp •Questions concerning class dues and activities should be because they did not feel school year. Every month out intolerance, stop by at addressed to the class officers and advisors. safe here. “Monmouth Re- movies dealing with LG- their weekly meetings “It’s •Underclassmen can avoid finals if they an A in every mark- gional needs the GSA. We BTQ issues, such as Milk, a safe pace for everyone to ing period. Seniors just need an A average. have a percentage of gay Boys Don’t Cry, Philadel- come no matter what their —Chris Zweig students who need a place phia and Bent are shown sexuality is.” said Cayce. Staff Writer where they can go and dis- at a GSA meeting. Each Page 4 The Falconaire News March 2011 February 2011 News The Falconaire Page 5 You’re a Good Man, Electives Cut Back at Mon- Cops now required to read mouth Regional THEY WHILLIN’ Charlie Brown Miranda rights to all under 18 According to The Sydney Morn- Senior Alexa Policari, who students to select classes ing Herald newspaper, there was CLASSES from front page TOPIC from front page Charlie Brown Steak House shuts down is now taking Photography carefully. Our intention is was not read his Miranda a drug-crazed man reported eat- test preparation courses. If IV, said, “I would have been not to cut out many classes, from a special education rights. ing his newborn boy in a horrific music theory and photogra- disappointed if electives but what it really comes class and questioned by a After being confronted The stu- witchcraft ceremony. Local resi- phy were on the HSPA and like photography had to go down to is the budget. We police investigator and the with evidence about the dents awoke to the baby’s crying the SAT, they would prob- after I chose them in my have to follow state regula- assistant principal about camera, and urged by the dent’s and called the police to get the man ably be more of a priority schedule. A lot of electives tions.” As usual, students a string of neighborhood assistant principal urging “ arrested. The baby died of his in- in the curriculum. On the really work your creative will be able to pick second burglaries. The police had him to "Do the right thing parents juries and this incident has made other hand, visual and per- side, which is something and third-choice electives learned that the boy was because the truth always were not the community very anxious and forming arts are graduation academic classes cannot re- in case the first choice is in possession of a digital comes out in the end," scared because there is a belief requirements along with ally do.” Although creative unavailable for any reason. camera that had been re- J.D.B. confessed to the bur- contacted, in witchcraft and sorcery. Many academic classes. These re- programs such as photogra- The administration is plan- ported stolen. The boy was glaries and wrote a state- people, like this man, relate acts of quirements will still be able phy, clothing, multimedia ning on doing its best to escorted to a school confer- ment describing the crimes. and he murders to rituals in the South Pa- to be met with the help of studies, and graphic arts merge classes with similar ence room, where he was The police then obtained a New Guinea Papua cific nation. Minneapolis guidance counselors, but are not as popular among subject material in order to interrogated by a Chapel warrant and recovered sto- was not “ According to MSNBC News, it is still likely that several students when choosing keep classes around. In the Hill, N.C. juvenile crimes len items at J.D.B.'s home Stacey Champion was charged choices will ousted from classes, many of those who end, it is essential that stu- investigator in the presence and elsewhere. But he was read his with two misdemeanor counts of the list. take them find them as ben- dents take the scheduling of the school resource of- later found not guilty for Miranda animal cruelty after authorities High school is supposed eficial to their learning as process seriously. As Fitz- ficer, an assistant principal, the two counts of breaking say she tried to mail a four month to prepare us for college math, English, or history. maier also said, do not plan and a school administrative and entering and larceny rights. old poodle schnauzer mix to her academically, but a lot of In fact, a profile of SAT your schedule around the intern. The student's parents because he was not read his son in Georgia as a birthday gift. people believe that help- data from College Board lunch period that all your were not contacted, and he Miranda rights. She mailed the pup in a tightly ing us figure out what we revealed that students with friends are in. Take classes sealed box with no water, food,

JENNIFER MARGILOFF/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER are interested in is just as experience in music per- that you are truly interested or air holes. She told the hearing this. But CB Holding, the so that chains like Char- important. Exploring dif- formance and music appre- in and get the most out of officer that she wanted to sur- by Chris Doucette ferent fields of interests ciation scored significantly the educational experience. prise her child and there was no Staff Writer company that owns the lie Brown’s must add up chain, did not break any all their employees at all in high school is advanta- higher on the SAT. But no matter what, fifteen sign at the post office telling her harlie Brown’s Steak laws. According to NJ.com, locations. If this was done geous come senior year, Guidance director Gayle is the number that will keep what can and cannot be shipped. House found a legal the company found a legal before the employees from when colleges expect appli- Fitzmaier said, “Counsel- your favorite electives up If she appeals to the administra- loophole which let loophole in the New Jersey our Tinton Falls Charlie cants to select a major from ors believe in free will and and running. tive hearing officer’s decision, C a massive list of choices. free choice; so it is up to the Horoscope Hysteria she will have to provide money it close without the notice Warn Act, which requires Browns would have had a of its employees. Freshman companies to notify work- proper warning. The clos- for the puppy’s care and if she Dan Armenti said, “I’ve ers two months before clos- ing of this restaurant af- What the Ophiuchus is up with chooses not to, the puppy will be eaten there all my life and I ing a chain or single estab- fected many people in this put up for adoption. have very close friends that lishment if it affects 50 or area. Senior Danny Carroll Astrology Lately? Italian researchers who specialize in art mysteries claimed that the model work there, it’s a shame to more fulltime employees. is one of the disappointed. in Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa was actually a male, according to Yahoo see it close down like this.” The restaurant chain got “I really enjoyed going to by Carley Ens News. Silvano Vincenti, chairman of the Italian national committee for cul- The owners of Charlie around this was by only Charlie Browns because me Copy Editor tural heritage, said that Salai, a young artist who worked with da Vinci for 25 Brown’s Steak House shut counting its full time em- and my family went all the years, was the main inspiration for the picture. His claim was immediately down 20 of its 37 restau- ployees by location rather time. It was a great place to ow often do you Rome disputed by the experts at the Louvre in Paris, where the painting is on dis- rants in November without than on a companywide eat and it was local I was check your horo- play. Vincenti said, da Vinci left tiny letters L and S painted into the eyes of warning to any its 2,300 base. very upset when I heard it Hscope? In a 2008 the Mona Lisa; L for Leonardo and S for Salai. employees. This overnight On January 24, an closed down,” he said. online Harris Poll of 2,126 closing prompted many to assembly panel approved Americans, 31 percent of ask whether the company a bill to close the loophole respondents said that they broke any laws in doing in New Jersey’s Warn Act believed in astrology. But TV, Twitter, and Facebook the fact that, as said by what would happen if sci- grapevine. Some even in- ABC News reporter and entists suddenly discovered vented outlandish conspir- popular astrologer Susan GSA at MRHS that we had all been follow- acy theories. Many Aries Miller, these claims are ing the wrong zodiac signs? would find themselves ap- “something scientists have Making MRHS a safer place for students The zodiac , the sequence of parently becoming Pisces, known about for ages.” In constellations along which and some Sagittarius’s fact, weeks after the Star the sun and the planets ap- would hear of a new word: Tribune article was pub- pear to move in their pas- Ophiuchus, the supposed lished, the Associated Press sage through the heavens, thirteenth sign. The news reported that Kunkle had was first introduced by the riot was sparked by an ar- since clarified his earlier cuss subjects that are im- month is dedicated to dif- Babylonians beginning in ticle in the January issue of explanations, saying, “This by Mariah Agueda the eighteenth century BC. the Minnesota Star Tribune, is not new news. Astrono- Staff Writer portant to them, recent gay ferent topics. For instance events, relevant occurrence December was AIDS According to Bambar Gas- in which astronomy profes- mers have known about this he Gay/Straight Al- within the gay community, awareness month. The Alli- coigne, author of several sor Parke Kunkle under- since about 130 B.C.” liance, GSA, run by and personal issues.” She ance supported World AIDS documentary history series estimated the reaction that The Press has connected day (Dec. 1) by wearing and creator of historyworld. would stem from his state- the confusion to Eastern vs. freshman English says the GSA discusses JENNIFER MARGILOFF/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER T red, and by displaying facts net, this concept serves ments. He said, “If you take Western astrology systems. teacher Jennifer Mitchell, identity concerns, healthy strives to create a more relationships, and how to about AIDS on the morn- as a yardstick of celestial a toy top and spin it, it spins In Eastern astrology, the time divided into recogniz- around an axis and that “sidereal zodiac”, is more Connecticut tolerant and accepting en- deal with coming out to ing news. In September, The Buzz at MRHS Robert Michelson called 911 vironment here at MRHS. parents, friends, and fellow they honored the nine gay able and equal segments. axis tends to point in dif- reliant on the constella- and asked how much trouble Along with Mrs. Mitch- students. Cayce said, “GSA youths who committed sui- The latest from the March 09 Principal’s Student Twelve constellations were ferent directions. It moves tions. In America, however, he would get into by growing ell, President Tessa Cayce, has helped a lot of students cide because of bullying by Advisory Committee meeting selected to represent these around. That's what we call most of us follow the “trop- a marijuana plant in his house, Vice President Emily Gott- at Monmouth Regional wearing purple on Septem- segments, many of them precession. So in Earth's ical zodiac”, which is based according to MSNBC News. The Principal’s Student Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month identified by the names of case, right now, Earth's on the seasons. Therefore, lieb, and other officers help feel comfortable with their ber 28, and broadcasting at 7:20 AM in the upstairs conference room. Free breakfast is provided. After he was told that he could coordinate different events sexuality.” Members and another announcement on animals. The Greeks later spin axis points towards most researchers are saying get arrested, he said “thank and fundraisers that benefit attendees of meetings said the morning news. •The PTSA sponsorship recognition pizza party is provided the term for the Polaris, the North Star. But that any of this new infor- you” and hung up. He had the LGBTQ(Lesbian,Gay, that their meetings are al- All LGBTQ students and on Friday. zodiac when they described in 3000 BC, the Earth's axis mation is nothing to worry called from his house phone, Bisexual,Transgender,Ques ways a safe place for them, their allies are welcome to •There has been no announcements for the when the it as the “animal circle.” pointed towards a different about, with the exception so the police were able to go tioning) community. “It really helped me under- join the GSA, they hold judging of the HSPA door contest will begin. Horoscope worshippers star, Thuban. And that ma- of those who prefer the sys- to his house and discover for Mitchell said she realized stand people better, and it’s meetings every Tuesday •There is no confirmation as to whether or not there were both shocked and jestic motion takes about tem of the East. So, take it themselves that this 21 year the need for a GSA when she just one of those safe places after school in room 510. will be a spring dance after spring break. perplexed when rumors 26,000 years. So if you how you will, but I would old was growing a marijuana had several former students for people,” says Matt Yee, Also April 15 is the Na- •Spring break will not be affected by snow days. surfaced that the zodiac went from 3,000 B.C. and not advise anyone to re- plant. Michelson admitted to return to visit who came a member of GSA. tional Day of Silence. Any •The Annual Pi day will be held this year. See Math and Sci- signs had been “switched” waited 26,000 years, you'd think the lives he or she has spending a lot of money on all out to her, but said they did The GSA holds many student interested in joining ence Department Supervisor Mr. Wardell for information due to recent scientific have the north star Thuban been living, or to remove the things he needed to grow not come out in high school events throughout the this activity to help stamp •Questions concerning class dues and activities should be discoveries. The word be- again.” the Scorpio tattoo on his or marijuana. He was released on because they did not feel school year. Every month out intolerance, stop by at addressed to the class officers and advisors. gan to spread through the Many are unaware of her ankle any time soon. a $5,000 bond and he left the safe here. “Monmouth Re- movies dealing with LG- their weekly meetings “It’s •Underclassmen can avoid finals if they an A in every mark- police station showing the po- gional needs the GSA. We BTQ issues, such as Milk, a safe pace for everyone to ing period. Seniors just need an A average. lice two middle fingers. have a percentage of gay Boys Don’t Cry, Philadel- come no matter what their —Chris Zweig —Kunehi Parekh students who need a place phia and Bent are shown sexuality is.” said Cayce. Staff Writer Staff Writer where they can go and dis- at a GSA meeting. Each Page 6 The Falconaire Opinions March 2011

The Pointless Project Plague EDITORIAL Some school projects are a waste of time and money by Carley Ens get a C, maybe a B if lucky. mation and still get a bad So you do not refrain from grade.” Let My People Go Copy Editor loading up your shopping If more teachers allowed t is Sunday night, and basket with plenty of glit- students to choose from a MRHS Students are Tired of Being Treat- you have an assignment ter and fancy stickers. Once list of several options, or ed like Criminals Idue. Luckily, it is not you finally have all the sup- even come up with their an essay. It is not a dread- plies, you return home and own idea, the students y now, everyone rises. You now have to wait the closest.” ful six-page history outline, wonder, “Wait, what’s this would probably be more has been in this in line for a good five min- Moreover, this policy nor is it sixty-five impos- project about again?” motivated. For instance, situation. You ask utes to use the bathroom greatly impacts the child B outside the cafeteria. Who sible algebra problems. You Pointless at-home school technologically-advanced a teacher to use the rest- development classes. have the “harmless” poster: projects have plagued students would be great at room and they say no. No would not want to take time In October 2010, junior hours of printing, cutting, students’ lives for far too making a PowerPoint or a big deal; you just wait un- away from his or her lunch Dana Clarke was escort- gluing, pasting, and maybe long. Some may see these website. Artistic students til you get into your next to stand in a putrid smelling ing a preschool girl to the a little crying. Unless your assignments as easy A’s, would love doing something class. Before class offi- bathroom? bathroom. Unfortunately, family is particularly arts- but they are mostly just a creative such as a poem or cially starts, you ask this Why the added inconve- it was near the end of a and-craftsy and happens to waste of time and money a poster. And others might teacher if you can quickly nience? Assistant principal period. When Clarke and have the proper supplies in exchange for zero edu- prefer an oral presentation, use the restroom before Kathleen Mihalko says that the little girl were in the available, the immediate cational benefit. Often stu- or a video project. Fresh- he or she begins the les- administration instituted hallway, the bell rang. problem is obtaining the dents waste hours making man Elaina Whelan prefers son. Thank goodness, the this new policy because too Because the little girl got poster board. And often, their presentations “pretty” creative projects that are teacher said yes. After many students were hang- scared, Clarke picked not just any sized board is before spending a few min- open to the students’ inter- getting your pass signed, ing out in the bathrooms her up and continued her acceptable. Your teacher utes copying and pasting pretations. “The same old you scurry down the hall- and not getting to class on search for a bathroom. requires that your project some information from the projects get boring, and way to the restroom and time. “This was a protective “We went to two different be on an 8x10 rectangu- internet for the “educa- they don’t teach you any- pull on the doorknob. measure,” Mihalko says. bathrooms and both were lar surface, and you would tional” component. And the thing,” she said. “Teachers Locked. You look around Mihalko also says that locked. She just could not not dare risk failure with a reality is that the students should expand their ideas for a teacher to come to students are now getting hold it anymore, and she 10x12. Whether you like it who show up to class with more when giving out the your rescue, but no one is to class on time. In the peed on me,” Clarke said. or not, it is off to the craft the nicest-looking projects assignments.” Usually, big there. You are now forced eyes of the administration, Probably the most upset- store to spend your hard- usually get the best grades, projects have significant to either wait outside this their plan is working. It ting effect of this policy is earned money on your fa- because they exude the “ value in grade books, so bathroom or schlep around does look good on paper: that it punishes the stu- vorite thing: school. You I spent six hours on this” they can either be helpful or the school in search for Lock the bathrooms in be- dents who follow the rules rummage through the message in the critical eyes harmful to students’ grades. an open restroom. By the tween classes so students for the actions of a hand- shelves for the things you of teachers. Senior Joe Lee If teachers become more time you finally make it are forced to attend class. ful of habitual offenders. need, and unless you put in said, “The kids who get the pro-choice with projects, it back to class, the teacher However, when a student The majority of MRHS that extra two cents (a.k.a. A-plus’s are the ones who would make them both fun has already started the les- asks to go to the bathroom students do not abuse their twenty to thirty dollars) go to A.C. Moore and buy and worthwhile, rather than son and you are complete- during class, more time bathroom privileges and to make it especially eye- the 3D stickers. I could another case of last-minute ly lost. is wasted than prior to the should not be punished pleasing, you will probably have all the right infor- procrastination. Take for instance a sec- new policy. Senior Angela for the few that do. The ond scenario. The bell has Castillo said, “When bath- negative inconveniences just rung, signaling your rooms are locked, students outweigh the small ben- Free at Last! lunch period. On your end up going to one in an- efits. Locking bathrooms Democracy wins over dictatorship as Hosni Muba- way to the cafeteria, you other wing, which takes and posting schedules on want to stop and use the away even more time from the doors resembles an en- rak resigns as the president of Egypt restroom near your locker. class.” Mihalko echoes her vironment more like that sentiments, “There is al- a curfew; this was the first for the United States. Ju- You go to open the door, of a prison rather than a ways a bathroom open in by Kunehi Parekh time since 1985 the army nior Shakyra Bowles said, but it is locked. Your brow high school. Staff Writer the school; it may not be has been used to put down “What happens in one place, furrows as the frustration The Egyptians have domestic unrest. On Febru- affects another.” Mubarak proven that people ary 1, Mubarak announced was the essence of the im- can actually make that he will not seek a new plicit deal the United States “ was locked into in the Mid- a difference. They spoke term in September’s elec- and through perseverance, tions; however, he will dle East for decades. The they triumphed, making finish his current term. question for the United history,” said senior Reem This caused protesters in States now is whether the Alsalman. Eighteen days Tahir Square to wave their same arrangement will hold of blood, tears, and com- shoes in the air, a deep in- as Egypt transitions to de- motion finally led to a sult in the Arab world, un- mocracy, with no guarantee victory for the Egyptians. til Mubarak quits outright. of the results. At the White The ghastly revolution that And then finally on Febru- House, President Barack received so much atten- ary 11, Omar Suleiman, the Obama said, “I’m confi- tion nationally is still un- vice president of Egypt at dent the people of Egypt known to many people. So the time, announced Muba- can find the answers” to the what actually happened in rak’s resignation, saying the transition questions that lie Egypt? Why are people all president transferred power ahead. over the world happy about to the Supreme Council of Egyptians have showed Mubarak’s resignation? the Armed Forces to run the humankind that anything The revolution started on affairs of the country for six is possible even today with January 25 with 200,000 months until the elections. courage and determina- protesters displaying anti- The ousted Mubarak fled tion. Even under the worst government rage in the to his isolated palace in the circumstances, they stayed streets of Cairo. The horror Red Sea resort, 250 miles strong to make Egypt a de- began here with three peo- from the turmoil in Cairo. mocracy. Wael Ghonim, the ple dead and 49 wounded How convenient. Google executive, showed in the clashes between the Cries of “Egypt is free” the power of social network protesters and police. Po- rang out and fireworks lit by organizing protests on lice use water cannons and up the sky as thousands Facebook and Twitter. He tear gas against thousands danced, prayed, and wept in is a “hero” who showed of protesters. The Muslim joy, ending three decades of the world that a revolution Brotherhood, Mohamed El- authoritarian rule. Strang- can be ignited through the Baradei, and Wael Ghonim ers hugged strangers, some internet. Physics teacher are some of the biggest op- kissed the ground, and Mr. Powell said, “I am very position groups and people. Egyptians had the biggest happy to see what has hap- Because the protests started smile on their faces. They pened in Egypt thus far, but on Facebook and Twit- showed the entire world the remaining question is ter, the government shut that human rights and free- how quickly the military down all the internet and doms are worth fighting will allow for the creation text messaging services. In for even in the twenty first of civilian institutions and Cairo, Suez, and Alexan- century. transfer power to the peo- ELIZABETH KURAU/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER dria, Egyptian troops were Mubarak’s downfall had ple.” BATHROOMS Sophomore Anthony Stanton is locked outside of the put on the streets to enforce significant implications 600 wing bathroom. March 2011 Reviews The Falconaire Page 7

in New York. Even affected by the images we Too Much Skin? with accusations of see. Senior Thomas Foley, a child pornography fan of the Skins program in being thrown at Skins, the UK, thinks MTV took MTV’s Newest Show Stirs many teens still watch Skins too far for a different the show. Senior reason. Foley says, “They Up Controversy Nikhil Patel says, went too far, not because “Skins is probably of the age of the actors, but one of my favorite because of the fact that they by Jennifer Cecilione as kids. In other television shows. However, I do only did so for the hype Features Editor dramas, teenagers’ parts not think this show and attention.” Foley also are played by actors over n January 17, 2011, is for the younger says the UK actors played the age of twenty-one. On MTV’s latest genius crowd; it is good that their age too and filmed Skins, when the character is idea, Skins, debuted they play it on later similar, if not racier scenes. O fifteen years old, having sex at night.” Still, others However, nobody made with a viewing audience of while drunk, so is the actor 3.3 million. This program, believe MTV went a fuss about it over there. portraying that character. based off a British series too far. Sociology Foley says, “American While publicity is usually a exposing the secret lives of and history teacher media and American positive thing for television teenagers, is the network’s Janice Kroposky says, parents are trying to sugar networks, MTV may not re-entry into the realm “MTV crossed the coat life and hide these want this type of negative of scripted television. line of responsible things from their children.” attention. MTV’s parent Although there are many entertainment, if such As of now, Skins is still on company, Viacom, has television shows dealing a thing exists. It takes the air, even after facing requested that MTV tone Wrigley, General Motors, cannot rely on the “scared- with teenage life, such other teen dramas, controversy and losing down some of the show’s H&R Block, Subway, Taco straight” pitch. MTV’s Teen as The Secret Life of like 90210 and Dawson’s endorsements. It is up to explicit content because the Bell, and Schick have all Mom has been defended by the American Teenager Creek and brings it to a you whether you watch show has been accused of pulled their ads from airing MTV executives because and Glee, Skins stands new level.” Kroposky also it or not. But what is so violating child pornography during episodes of Skins. it documents reality. out from the crowd for says that the show may enthralling about watching laws. Other companies, too, Another reason Skins has However, Skins is pure a particularly disturbing negatively impact teens’ a bunch of scrawny teens have realized that this type been attacked is because fiction; the plot is devised reason. Skins casts kids behaviors because we are grope each other? Not much. of attention is bad news. it is pure entertainment; it by a group of real teenagers No Strings Attached Christopher Zweig dating his ex-girlfriend title “No Strings Attached” Staff Writer (Ophelia Lovibond). After speaks for itself. It was van Reitman telling his friends (Jake sexy, charming, and funny (“Ghostbusters,” M. Johnson and Chris at the same time. Portman Evolution”) is back “Ludacris” Bridges) that and Kutcher made a great I he is going to call every couple, while Bridges, to direct “No Strings Attached,” the newest girl on his phone hoping Bell, and Kline were also romantic comedy. It stars they can agree to score terrific. Other than some the Golden Globe winning with him, he wakes up unnecessary lines, I enjoyed actress Natalie Portman with a hangover in an old the movie. I give this (Best actress in “Black friend named Emma’s comedy four smiley faces. Swan”) and one of “That (Portman) apartment. After 70s Show’s” favorites having sex with Emma that Ashton Kutcher. However, morning, Adam and Emma the only string attached decide to become sex is that the movie is Rated buddies, despite that fact R for sexual content, that Emma is a nurse who language, and drug material. works long hours a week. Adam Franklin With an all-star Black Keys cast including Greta Gerwig (Kutcher) is a writer for the Best Albums of 2010. I have to say, I have never a television show, who (“Greenberg”), Mindy by Patrick Rounds Contributer The Black Keys seem to heard sleigh bells in a song realizes that his famous Kaling (“The Office”), Lake n white and pink Cooper jump from blues-ballad to that does not belong to father (Kevin Kline) is Bell, and Cary Elwes, the Black lettering on a upbeat alternative songs in Christmas, but The Black plain, black background, the album. Throughout, Keys managed to pull it I Dan constantly uses his off in Unknown Brother. the album states, “This is an album by The Black Keys.” trademark soulful, “fuzzy” Tighten Up put The name of this album is voice (I think they use old the nail in the coffin for this Brothers. From a glance, microphones on purpose). album being one of my all- The Black Keys’ new album It seems as if The Black time favorites. Patrick has Brothers doesn’t seem Keys have returned to his notorious rhythms, but that exciting. However, familiar territory, having the highlight of the number the music contained in it taken a slight turn from was certainly the vocals. creates quite the contrast. 2008’s Attack and You can almost see the The Black Keys Release, which featured eerie, yet beautiful love that have created quite a splash a more rap feel, which Dan is trying to paint for the in independent music, had a lukewarm response. listener. An added bonus, being nominated for four My personal the music video for Tighten Grammy Awards including favorite track, Howlin’ Up is absolutely hilarious. Best Rock Song and Best For You, features a Dan and Patrick certainly Alternative Album in 2010. drum beat that is utterly have a great sense of humor. The fusion of blues and mind-blowing. The I’ve waited far rock created by vocalist/ interchanging of bass hits too long for this album. guitarist Dan Auerbach and snare backbeats remind It is a return to the style and drummer/producer me why I could never be they displayed in Rubber Patrick Carney caught the a drummer. The slow, yet Factory in 2004. I give eye of Saturday Night Live, solid, driving musicality the album five stars, and allowing them to perform on of Black Mud serves in invite anyone who has an the January 8, 2011 show. stark contrast between the ear for legitimate music- Their latest beautiful, blusey bending making to give Dan and release, Brothers, was of guitar pitches. Sinister Patrick a shot. Maybe released in May of 2010. Kid is a paragon of blues, someday blues will make Rolling Stone magazine sickly-sweet with an a comeback. If we could placed Brothers at #2 on amazing baseline and just get rid of the Jonas exceptional improvisation. Brothers and autotune.... PORTSs SMarch 2011 The Falconaire Page 8 mand to finish first, swim- Chlorine: the Breakfast mers must give it their all and do the best they can Ryan Greenwood Shows of Champions possibly do. A freshman swimmer, Jon Green, said, What you should know about MR swim “I always want to push my- What Wrestling’s All About self to do better. [I] feel a by Carley Ens swum by different swim- lot of pressure because [I] Staff Writer by Lauren Miller time at wrestling practice, plishments speaks volumes mers. The times are re- don’t want to disappoint my Staff Writer lifting and conditioning about Ryan’s expectations n swimming, there is no corded after each race. teammates, or [myself].” restling season to keep himself in good of himself, as well as his ball, net, bat, or glove. First through fifth place Several of Monmouth’s may be over, shape. “Ryan is always goal-oriented personality.” Instead, there is water, earn points for the team. swimmers also participate I in club teams, including but this year one working hard and has great Ryan is not only proud of chlorine, and a group of Ask any serious swimmer W devoted athletes fighting what their best times are, Senior Captain Chris Douc- student stands out: Senior work ethic,” fellow wres- his own accomplishments, Ryan Greenwood, with his tler Max Neis said of his but also those of his team- to prove what they can do, and they will most certainly ette and Junior Captain impressive record of 22-10 teammate. Not only are mates. That includes junior one competition at a time. be able to tell you them off Alan Buob, who both have and 50 wins. Greenwood’s Ryan’s wrestling abilities Dominick Cardella, who Any Falcon swimmer will the top of their head. These already racked up over one- stats are 7 and 1 this sea- an asset to the team, but recently achieved his 50th say that being a part of the people truly realize the hundred points in meets this son, and he is in the 215 so are his true leadership win. “He had a really great Monmouth Regional Falcon importance of every mil- season. Aside from helping heavy weight class. “It’s skills and positive energy. year as a junior, and has the swim team requires a lot of lisecond, as ridiculous as out their fellow Monmouth good, but I’m not really “Hard-working, focused, rest of the year and the off- time, energy, dedication, it may seem to non-swim- teammates and leading satisfied... I still want to driven, and respectful, season to do even better,” and teamwork. Like any mers. That millisecond, them to victory, they at- get more wins,” Ryan said Ryan has grown to be Ryan said. With students other sports team, it is cru- in fact, could be what it tend separate practices for on his accomplishments. one of the greatest young like Ryan Greenwood and cial that each person work takes to catapult your team the Monmouth Barracu- He had also stated that his leaders I have ever been many others representing with the team and encour- past other competitors. Ju- das. Grimsgaard, who also next goal was to reach 75 around,” Monmouth Wres- our school, it was a sea- age his or her fellow team- nior and Falcon swimmer swims outside of school wins. What’s the secret to tling Coach Mr. Morrell son Monmouth will never mates to do their best. Ad- Victoria Grimsgaard com- and competes in state com- his success, you may ask? said. “The fact that he is not forget. ditionally, swimmers must pares improving a time by petitions, says that swim Ryan spent much of his satisfied with his accom- focus on improving their in- a hundredth of a second to is her number-one priority. dividual records and times, scoring a goal in another “I practice sixteen hours a if even by just a few crucial sport. “The main focus is week and if I miss one prac- hundredths of a second. to keep shaving down your tice, it sets me back a week.” Swimmers participate in a time to reach your goals.” Mrs. Dill, a swim coach at variety of events made up According to Dr. Andrew Monmouth Regional for of different distances and Weil, a world-renowned over thirteen years, agreed swimming styles, such as leader in healthcare, exer- that swimming is an indi- the fifty-freestyle and the cise in water offers several vidual, but also team sport. two-hundred medley re- advantages that other forms As for this year’s team, she lay. Races are measured in cannot. Water neutralizes said, “We have a young length; one length is equal the force of gravity, allow- group this year, with only to twenty-five yards. So, ing free movement of joints two seniors on the boys’ for example, a “50 free” and muscles. Competitive team. There is plenty of refers to two lengths of swimming requires a great room for growth, and I the pool with the freestyle amount of cardiovascular see improvements being stroke. A medley relay is endurance and physical made with every meet. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIK MASSIMINO when all four strokes are strength. On top the de- It’s a year of rebuilding.” Mr.Evans Joe Colleen Jeff Shopka Nicole Coach (Math) Bayona Phelan (Senior) Handa Wendel (Senior) (Junior) (Sophomore) (Phys. Ed.) 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