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The Pennsylvania President Obama commits more funds to nuclear energy By: Vinay Viswanathan ernments such as those of the admitted that “nuclear energy is gubernatorial candidate Senior Issue Editor Japanese, German, British, and a good temporary solution, but American soon followed in lieu won’t be a good long-term solu- On the last week of February, to develop technology, a phe- tion.” Some cite the large costs field strengthens President Obama announced nomenon which increased dur- of nuclear power plants as their By: Vijay Viswanathan numbers, with 19% of all voters that he would increase loan ing the Cold War, cooled down largest detractor, but their fees Features Editor supporting him (www.ras- guarantees for nuclear power in the late 1980’s, and resumed are “about a third of those for a mussenreports.com). This strong from $18.5 U.S. dollars to in the 1990’s. coal-fired plant and between a Since Ed Rendell took office figure has not only showed his $54.5 dollars. In previous Junior science master quarter and a fifth of those for a almost eight years ago, the gov- real potential for statewide gov- years, nuclear energy was syn- Matthew Vernacchia comment- gas combined-cycle plant.” ernor’s position in Harrisburg ernor, but it also has set him apart onymous with the enemies of ed that “While nuclear power (www.world-nuclear.org). has faded away from the interests as a clear Democratic leader. the United States. President plants would take at least 3 Fusion, which is the collision of Western Pennsylvanian stu- On the conservative side, Barack Obama is now listening years from now to be built with of atoms to form energy, is per- to scientists who are calling for new money, this could still have haps the best prospect for a increased nuclear infrastruc- a positive impact, but I think green revolution in the energy ture. that money should be given to sector. Fusion, as of now, has The rise in nuclear energy has nuclear fusion research, which only happen for a split-second taken its center in academia. would take at least 50 years in European laboratories, but its Since the invention of nuclear (smiles), but it would still be strengths are remarkable. fission, high profile universities good.” Both current technolo- “Waste from nuclear fusion is in the United States such as the gies and future technologies can only radioactive for 50–70 University of Chicago and be refined to give a good energy years, compared to the thou- Columbia University, as well as infrastructure in the present and sands of years of radioactivity European universities like the the future. that result from fission.” German University of Marburg Many skeptics think that (www.firstscience.com). All in and the Danish University of nuclear energy might not be the all, nuclear energy, with the Governor Canidate Dan Onorato. Photo Courtesy of Flickr. Copenhagen, have perfected best solution. Junior chemistry new funding, has a handsome nuclear fission. Various gov- enthusiast Kate Groschner future. dents. His reforms, once held as strong candidates are also pres- visionary, have now become ent. For example, incumbent mundane to some students. Attorney General Tom Corbett is Delayed Sadie Hawkins Dance proves to be a hit While he did really help making a strong case for the By: Meghan Taylor dance-goers started with pictures Upper St. Clair High School into Pennsylvania by reducing taxes position after officially placing while still generating govern- himself in the running this past Front-Page Editor and dinner. Because of the nice an Egyptian river. Decorations ment revenue, it feels like high September (www.post- weather, some groups were able were placed about the theater time for a new man in gazette.com). Former Senator The Sadie Hawkins Dance to go to their favorite ice cream lobby and the walkway to the Harrisburg. As the elections in Rick Santorum is also a potential occurred after much anticipa- gym. November of 2010 approach, it is candidates, but many more possi- tion on Saturday night, March The most popular clear that the race is narrowing. ble candidates could capitalize The governor elections have on the fact that now the popular- 20, 2010 in the Upper St. attraction of the night was the faded away from students’ eyes ity rift between Democrats and Clair High School Gym. gym where the DJ was set up. this time around. For example, Republicans is settling. Despite the delay, the dance The music was generally pop- Sophomore Andy Tomiczek said Sophomore Poorwa Godbole was a great night that students ular and modern-day which that “[he knew] very little about commented, “Although I want will remember throughout enhanced the dance goers’ it.” However, many of the candi- the Democrats to win, the trend their high school career. night. dates are quite familiar of in Pennsylvania could give Pittsburghers. Dan Onorato, the Republicans the lead.” The dance was originally Tori Bishop a junior at Chief Executive to Allegheny Then, there are the politicians scheduled for Saturday, Upper St. Clair High School County, is one of the frontrun- who don’t stand much of a sub- February 6, but was cancelled thought that “the dance was ners for the position. He became stantial chance. Former Steeler as a result of the February really fun. They could have famous with his 2007 alcohol great Lynn Swan may run again snow storm. The snow caused Entry Way to the Sadies Hawkins Dance. Photo played more popular music tax, which was met by protests after a crushing defeat to Ed Courtesy of Tori Bishop. a major inconvenience to the and maybe some slower from Pittsburgh bartenders and Rendell in 2006. A truck drive restauranteurs. from McKeesport named dance-goers, as girls had to place for dessert if time allowed. songs, but overall it was a great His name became shrouded in Richard Gordon is trying to reschedule hair appointments and Dinner allowed groups to bond night.” relative infamy after a referen- establish himself as the grass dinner reservations had to be and have a nice time before the Maggie Betschart, a junior at dum in the general election roots independent leader changed. The decorations had to dance. Upper St. Clair High School, said reversed his legislation. (www.pa2010.com). Jay Russel, be taken down and saved for the Once at the dance, students of the dance, “The dance was However, being a household another long shot candidate, is name is making him a clear con- what is known as a perennial rescheduled date. Once the dance were immersed in a whole differ- really fun. Every event of the tender in the election. According candidate. This phrase means occurred, though, the students ent view of their school. The night was entertaining and the to Rasmussen Reports, he has that he runs with little or no suc- who attended had a great time. theme of the dance was night on songs and being with friends received the majority of poll cess at every possible election. The typical night for most the Nile, which transformed the made it one of the best.” Page 2 Opinions April 2010 Panther Desk of the Editor Predilections The United States and Israel may What song describes your life? have to reconsider their relationship

By: Marni Schreiber The West Bank of Israel has to blame, the Palestinians please his right wing conser- Editor in Chief been a source of contention have constantly threatened vative party than form a for many years. The death toll Israeli safety with bombs and peace that will save the lives On March 10, 2010, the in the Gaza Strip alone has terroristic activities. Despite of Palestinians and Israelis United States received a this, Israel still has a respon- alike. diplomatic slap in the face by sibility to push for peace. By announcing that Israel Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as the most would continue building, Benjamin Netanyahu. influential political figure in Netanyahu broke a trust he Netanyahu irresponsibly and Israel, needs to stay true to was beginning to develop rudely announced that 1,600 the peace agreements he with the Palestinians and the more developments would be agreed to back in November. Americans. A Palestinian “Imma be” built in East Jerusalem on the In these agreements, spokesman comments ‘”With – Caroline Wilson day Vice President Joe Biden Netanyahu promises a ten such an announcement, how Freshman was visiting the country. month freeze on the building can you build trust? This is Most people expected a in the West Bank and the destroying our efforts […]It's strained relationship with prospect of a two-state solu- a really disastrous situation. I Israel once Obama took office tion. hope that this will be an eye- last year. Over the past years, Editor-in-Chief Marni Israeli advocate for two opener for all in the interna- Israel has consistently moved Schreiber states Shimon Peres com- tional community about the more to the right, which mented earlier in the year that need to have the Israeli gov- matched the right wing poli- reached to over 1,000 “’Calling for a two-state solu- ernment stop such futile exer- tics of the Bush Palestinian deaths yet under tion was an ideological break- cises’” (www.cbsnews.com). Administration. Once more 30 Israeli deaths through […][Netanyahu] If Israel continues to act leftist Obama took office, (www.bbc.co.uk). wants to be the man that irresponsibly, the United however, it seemed that the The source of the conflict makes the peace. He is not States cannot constantly friendship between the two lies with the Palestinians and sure about the cost of it. He pledge to help the peace pro- countries would be strained. the Jews. The most obvious wouldn’t like to find himself ceedings in Israel. While the Even so, after Obama’s option for peace lies in a a in a situation where he makes United States does have a Cairo speech earlier this year, two-state solution, a separate peace and discovers in the responsibility to help Israel, Netanyahu responded that he Palestine and Israel. morning that he doesn’t have as the country that chose to “Azo tle nelli in would be willing to re-discuss Unfortunately, neither side a majority for it”’ place Israel in such a high- Tlalticipac” a peace agreement regarding is very willing to take the (www.nytimes.com). tension Arab-dominated – Troy Schoeppner the much-disputed East steps to make peace. On no It seems, however, that Middle East, the U.S. cannot Sophomore Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. account can Israel be entirely Netanyahu would rather accept Netanyahu’s actions. A critique of the fortune cookie: a lost art By: Devin Ellis cookies served in the school ers (because clearly fortune remember one fortune I Humor and Lifestyle Editor lunches here at USCHS, but this cookie makers make up a por- received while in a Chinese is not the case. A quick trip to tion of the St. Clarion readers): restaurant with my family: The orange chicken that occa- one of the many surrounding just because you accompany “Lock your doors, someone sionally appears in the high American-Chinese style restau- some emotional nonsense with a comes to your house tonight.” school lunches is admittedly rants illustrates that the fortunes Chinese translation of wilde- Scary? Yes. Absurd? Clearly. good, even if it is just popcorn in fortune cookies nearly every- beest and lucky numbers on a However, it was a fortune, and I chicken covered in some weird where have become mindless slip of paper inside a folded still remember reading it to this orange sauce. The cafeteria and deprived of actual sub- cookie does NOT make the fin- day. workers do their best to make stance. ished product a fortune cookie. The human mind is a weak the dish look as authentic as Junior Yudi Chen expressed After alla FORTUNE cookie, device, and it needs to be con- possible, including adding rice his opinions on the little orange without an actual fortune is stantly uplifted and reassured. “Blackbird” and a fortune cookie. This cookies: “The fortunes in for- pointless. People love reading good for- – Grace Rubright recent influx of fortune cookies tune cookies aren’t even for- Junior Kate Groshner said tunes in fortune cookies and has shown many students at our tunes anymore! They’ve about fortune cookies: “I don’t knowing (well, thinking) what Junior school that fortune cookies are become more like useless even eat the cookie, because for to expect in life, it’s simply no longer what they used to be. advice.” me the cookie is the tasteless human nature. Since their Now it seems that fortune cook- A recent “fortune” found in a transporter of the fortune. The invention in 13th century China, ies have gone from containing school lunch is: “Only the wis- fortune is the best part of the when these “moon cakes” made interesting views of what might est and stupidest of men never cookie, and without a good for- of lotus paste were used secret happen to the recipient in the change” (oh wow, that’s so tune, the fortune cookie messages to raise the Ming future to containing vague, deep! If only it made the slight- becomes unnecessary and stu- Dynasty to power (chinese-for- clichéd opinions about life. est bit of sense..) Another “for- pid.” Kate is not alone, many tune-cookie.com), the fortune This change begs the question: tune” that accompanied orange people can be seen in Chinese cookie has been lifting and paci- what has happened to the for- chicken in the school cafeteria restaurants discarding the cook- fying human spirits. Just imag- tune cookie? was: “Only if you dive for ie itself and just reading the for- ine the vast quantities of human One might think it is possible pearls shall you find one” (only tune. spirits crushed with the luke- that these disappointing “for- if I write this article will this It does not even have to be a warm, half-baked, so-called for- tunes” are simply exclusive to article be written by me). A good fortune; just any actual tunes that cookie companies are the “Golden Bowl” fortune message to fortune cookie mak- fortune will suffice. I still churning out by the millions.

Entertainment Editor ted to producing a newspaper Opinions expressed in by-lined “I love you” The St. Clairion Upper St. Clair, PA Garrett Cimina for their fellow students that articles are those of the authors, – Pete Subosits Front Page Editor provides entertainment, self- not necessarily the entire St. Senior Editor-In-Chief Meghan Taylor expression, and relevant infor- Clairion staff. Marni Schreiber Senior Issue Editor mation in a fair, honest, thor- Letters to the editor are Opinions Editor Vinay Viswanathan ough, and respectful manner. encouraged. All letters should Nick Buzzelli Humor and Lifestyle Editor The newspaper is financed be signed and submitted to The News Editor Devin Ellis by the sale of advertisement St. Clairion mailbox in the main Alaina Zamanick Sponsor space to local businesses. office. Obscene, libelous, or Features Editor Ms. Caty DeWalt Advertising rates will be sent to otherwise inappropriate letters By: Greg Schlosser and Vijay Viswanathan any business upon request. will not be printed. Devin Ellis Sports Editor The St. Clairion staff is made The St. Clarion is a forum Greg Schlosser up of students who are commit- for student expression. Opinions April 2010 Page 3

St. Clairion Editorial Mario Lemieux and the Panther Pirates: a match made in The media’s bias will be its Predilections hockey heaven? downfall What song describes One of the main reasons your life? sational news.” The media is, By: Nick Buzzelli the Buccos consistently have When the first newspaper after all, for profit. According Opinions Editor losing season after losing was published in 1612, the to the late Walter Cronkite in season is the lack of a talent- media had just one goal: to 2007, “Pressures by media ed management team. spread the news. Nowadays, companies to generate ever- Whenever you mention the Let’s not forget that it was the news has become more of a greater profits are threatening name Mario Lemieux to a Lemieux who brought Ray recitation of opinions, with the very freedom the nation hockey fan, one thing comes Shero to Pittsburgh in 2006. politically biased networks like was built upon,” to mind: the greatest Three seasons later, Shero Fox News, CNN, Mother (www.cbsnews.com). National Hockey League architected the Pens’ third Jones, and even America’s Additionally, the media has player of all-time. Lemieux Stanley Cup title widest-circulating newspaper: groundings in power and pub- was a vital part of the (www.espn.go.com). the Wall Street Journal taking lic engagement. Many people Penguins’back-to-back If Mario Lemieux and Ron advantage of the freedom of say that the media has become Stanley Cup championships Burkle were to buy the strug- “Party in the U.S.A” the press. The media is chang- too powerful because it can in the early 1990’s and he gling Pirates, the Buccos’ – Rob Moore ing from the spreading of fact control politics unlike any later saved the team from front office would be over- Freshman to the spreading of opinion. other force in America. Two bankruptcy at a time when hauled and hopefully Amateur political pundit, examples of the power of the Penguins threatened to Pittsburgh would be able to former American Civics media are H1N1 and the Tiger leave Pittsburgh. field a winning team in the teacher, and current Social Woods controversy in January. Lemieux has an impressive near future. Studies substitute teacher Ben With H1N1, the media spread résumé not only as a player, “I believe it would be a Edwards, said that “It is unfor- mass hysteria about the but also as an NHL owner. It good deal for both sides if tunate that ‘infotainment’ has influenza even though it was seems he would then be the Lemieux and Pens’ co-owner replaced news and has been less harmful than the common perfect match to buy the Ron Burkle purchased the accepted as fact on both politi- influenza. While with Tiger struggling Pittsburgh Pirates team from owner Bob cal spectrums.” Mr. Edwards Woods the press exposed many and turn them into a perenni- Nutting,” said junior Tyler also commented that both the new lovers of Tiger Woods, al winner. Zinc. “Hopefully if that did left-wing Keith Olberman of many of whom did not actually Lemieux first purchased happen, Mario would hire a CNN and the right-wing Sean have affairs with Woods. the Penguins in 1999 at a new management staff and Hannity of Fox News often Junior Evan Pye defended the time when it seemed like the help put an end to the shame invent information to push media by saying that “I think team would either move to of having losing season after their political views. For everyone is the media, and another city or fold altogeth- losing season every year example, Sean Hannity therefore the media is not too er (www.postgazette.com). since 1992.” “Walking on sunshine” applauded and praised a view- powerful.” While Pye is right Seven years later, Lemieux It doesn’t appear that – Alexa Gross er for saying that English by saying that many modern worked his magic once Mario Lemieux will be the Sophomore should be the official language journalists, such as bloggers, again, striking a deal that sole owner of two of the because ‘Jesus spoke English’ are unbiased, large news net- would guarantee the three professional sports (www.questia.com). This is works are usually skewed to Penguins stay in Pittsburgh teams in Pittsburgh because fallacious because, first of all, the political poles. for the next thirty years and Pirates’ owner Bob Nutting Jesus Christ spoke Hebrew and Sophomore Benjamin receive a new arena ready for rejected the offer made by a bit of Greek, not English, and Reicher said that “Fox News is the 2010-2011 season the hockey legend. second because not every citi- filled with fallacies, and yet (www.pittsburghpenguins.co Pittsburgh would be a bet- zen of the United States is over 50% of Americans watch m). For the past seventeen ter baseball city if Lemieux Christian. it.” Reicher brings up a great seasons, the Pirates have fin- owned the Pirates. Do the Many critics claim that the point: the American populous ished at the bottom of the NL city a favor, Nutting, and sell media is pushing bias for atten- loves sensational news that Central standings, and it the team to a loyal and suc- tion. Sophomore Suraj Sundar raises eyebrows and television doesn’t appear they will cessful owner, who just so asserted authoritatively that ratings. The news is no longer make the leap to first place happens to be a member of “the media is just trying to get informational. It’s now more any time soon. the Hockey Hall of Fame. viewers, so they try to put sen- or less a reality show.

Anti-Abortion Violence: How is that pro-life? “Love is a battlefield” – Steve Rosso By: Devin Ellis a similar attempt in 1993 and dictated that they be outspoken bible that God is the final Junior Humor and Lifestyle Editor he survived, but was not so on the murder of Dr. 'Killer' decider of right and wrong? lucky this time Tiller, but be silent on the mur- Plus, any suggestion that Tiller After about six months of the (www.nytimes.com). Tiller’s der" (www.foxnews.com). murdered babies is ridiculous. long and drawn out process that wife, four children, and ten Others opposed to abortion have Being an abortion doctor was the US legal system uses, Scott grandchildren released this hailed the murder of Tiller cit- Tiller’s job (had he not done it, Roeder, the man accused of statement following the murder: ing Roeder’s and their own someone else would have), the killing abortion doctor George “Today we mourn the loss of Christian beliefs and question- women who wanted the abor- R. Tiller was sentenced to life in our husband, father and grand- ing Tiller’s morals. tions came to him for help. a recent court decision by father. Today's event is an Junior Bruce Franz said, “I Therefore it was the women Roeder’s peers unspeakable tragedy for all of think it’s stupid and ironic that that made the decisions to have (www.nytimes.com). During the us and for George's friends and someone was killed because the the abortions. Furthermore, any trial, Roeder admitted to mur- patients. […] George dedicated murderer thought that the victim violence against abortion clinic dering Tiller on May 31, 2009 his life to providing women was a murderer himself. It workers is blatantly un- while he was in Church on a with high-quality health care doesn’t make sense.” Bruce is American because, as Tiller’s Sunday afternoon. despite frequent threats and vio- right, how can someone justify family mentioned, Tiller and The court case was soon lence. We ask that he be remem- stopping what he or she consid- people that work in Tiller’s field transformed by the media as bered as a good husband, father ers to be murder by murdering all over America give women instead of deciding whether and grandfather and a dedicated someone? the right to choose whether they “Skydives” Roeder was guilty to whether servant on behalf of the rights of Tiller was a good family man, want children or not. - Amy Anderson the murder of Tiller was justifi- women everywhere" and (if it matters) an avid In the case of Tiller’s, or any Senior able because of his Tiller’s pro- (www.huffingtonpost.com). church attendee. Tiller was, such self-justified murder, the fession. However, the murder of Tiller after all, killed in his place of verdict should always be a Tiller, who was shot in cold divided media opinion and peo- worship. If these Christian-con- straightforward guilty. While blood by Scott Roeder at 10 am ple with conservative and servative extremists cite Tiller’s people have the right to free on May 31, 2009 while Tiller Christian based beliefs have not profession as an acceptable rea- speech and the right to disagree, was attending Reformation exactly expressed grief on the son for his death, can they hon- they did not have the right to Lutheran Church man they called “Killer” Tiller. estly justify the murder of take away Dr. George R. Tiller (www.cnn.com). Tiller, who Conservative analyst Brent someone they consider to be a from his family, friends, and By: Greg Schlosser and was 67, was shot in both arms in Bozel complained that "Politics murderer? Does it not say in the patients. Devin Ellis News Page 4 April 2010 Sony Playstation 3 rocked by Y2K virus Missing California teen found dead in community park By: Garrett Cimina Over twelve hours since the By: Alaina Zemanick time of her abduction Sheriff Bill Gore to “Good Entertainment Editor crash, Sony Twittered that they News Editor (www.cnn.com). Morning America,” “We’re had “narrowed down the issue” “[I]t was so out of character confident we have the right man As if Team USA’s heartbreak- (news.cnet.com). However, On March 2, authorities in for Chelsea not to tell us or call in custody.” ing overtime loss to Canada even if a fix was found, there San Diego, California, con- us and say I’m going to be Police have also stated wasn’t enough to dampen the was a question as to how a patch firmed that the late,” explained Gardner might possibly be con- spirits of February’s last week- could be delivered to the sys- remains found in Brent King, nected to additional crimes, the end, those who tried to cheer tems, as they were unable to Rancho Bernardo Chelsea’s father, most extreme being the abduc- themselves up with a connect to Sony’s update serv- Community Park “[W]e just had tion of 14-year-old Amber Playstation 3 gaming session ice. Sony was “still mum” as of were of missing that feeling” DuBois. Dubois was declared found their game machine had press time as to the cause and teen Chelsea (www.huffing- missing on February 2009 when fallen through the fabric of the solution to the problem, but King. King, a 17- tonpost.com). she was kidnapped on her way space-time continuum. Dates Playstation users continue to be year-old high On March 1, to school (www.abcnews.com). on all PS3s worldwide reset to in an uproar on message boards school senior, one day before In May 2000, Gardner plead December 31, 1999, and the across the internet (gamer- was found in the King’s body was guilty to molesting a 13-year- Playstation Network completely crave.com). shallow grave found, police in old girl. He lured her to his fell off the grid. Not only were A day later, as Playstation 3 near the trail the San Diego house to watch the Robin Playstations unable to sign in to clocks rolled over to a new day, where her car had area arrested Williams film Patch Adams. He the network, but the lack of con- the Y2K symptoms abated, and been found John Albert subsequently served five years nection rendered many games gamers were able to resume (www.cnn.com). A poster for Chelsea King in her Gardner III, a in prison for his crime completely unplayable. It their playing. Not all was King was last hometown of San Diego. registered sex (www.huffingtonpost.com). seemed that Y2K was ten years returned to normal, however, as reportedly seen on Photo courtesy of Flickr offender, on the King was a straight-A student late. gamers who lost their trophies February 25 at school and went charges of suspicion of first at Poway High School and a tal- As gamers worldwide slowly (badges of honor earned for missing later that day. Her car, degree murder and rape. ented musician in the San became aware that something completing specific tasks in with her cell phone inside, was Gardner had been previously Diego Youth Orchestra, playing was seriously wrong, shock games) found they were unable found near a jogging trail locat- indicted for committing lewd the French horn. She also gave way to gaming withdrawal. to retrieve them. Years of work ed near Rancho Bernardo Park. acts on a child under the age of actively volunteered in her “Well…this sucks,” said sopho- went down the drain overnight. Authorities suspect that King, fourteen (www.abcnews.com). school’s peer counseling pro- more Josh Critelli. In the aftermath of Playstation an avid cross-country runner, “It is a step in the right direc- gram Strangely, however, not every Network’s first major hiccup, was probably on a jog at the tion,” said San Diego County (www.huffingtonpost.com). Playstation was affected. Only Sony fans are praising the fast the older, “fat” models had their response of the company in fix- lights knocked out. The newer, ing the issue. The more savvy Massive earthquake shakes Chile “slim” models escaped the net- observers noticed that Sony did- By: Marni Schreiber In addition to physical damage, times stronger than the quake work failure, and were playable n’t actually do anything. So Editor in Chief the economic repercussions of which hit Haiti, yet fewer lives all through the terrible night of while their game system contin- the earthquake will be tremen- were lost and there [in Chile] was February 28th. ues to be praise-worthy, their On February 27, 2010, Chile dous; it is estimated that the less damage to infrastructure. As dawn broke on March 1st, critical response team might as was hit with an 8.8 magnitude earthquake did between $15 bil- This phenomenon is, in part it became apparent that the well have stayed home. In fact, earthquake that left more than 2 lion and $30 billion in economic ,because “the government there Playstation Network failure was they probably did. million Chileans affected. The damages to the country forces builders to adhere to rigor- a bigger issue than a mere bug. Chilean government, as well as (www.cnn.com). ous codes, while Haiti’s incorri- the United Nations and other The United States, European gible corruption and carelessness organizations, are frantically sup- countries, and the U.N. have left such regulation all but nonex- Disastrous landslide hits Uganda plying aid and trying to maintain already pledged their support to istent” (www.times.com). By: Marni Schreiber earth is very delicate and heavy stability. Chile. The U.N. has already During the U.N. conference Editor in Chief machinery may cause more land- The damages to this earth- given three million Euros in aid scheduled March 31 in New York slides” (www.cnn.com). quake are still being discovered, and President Obama, during a City, where leaders will deter- Over the past month, internation- Because of this terrain, rescuers, but more than 500,000 homes television addressed explained mine how to best help Haiti al seismic conditions have taken a volunteers, the police, and the have been severely damaged, that the U.S. “‘stands ready to rebuild, it is likely leaders will turn for the worse, including mas- Ugandan military are forced to use there is no electricity, major assist in the rescue and recovery now place stricter regulations on sive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. shovels to dig their way through the bridges and hospital have been efforts, and we have resources the Haitian government. The next of the mud and musts knocked down that are positioned to deploy This earthquake, while devas- natural disasters walk at least six (www.cbsnews.com). should the Chilean government tating, has placed an even greater is the landslide in miles to the nearest The death toll is also rising. ask for our help’” (AFP). emphasis on the abysmal state Uganda, which camp to bring food New estimates show that more Even with all the damage done Haiti was in before the earth- has left hundreds and supplies to the than 700 people have been killed to Chile, the country is still prov- quake hit. Haiti, in return for the of people miss- people. by the earthquake. The World ing strong. While there was billions of dollars in aid, will ing. Of the victims, Health Organization expects this severe destruction, Chile was hopefully build itself from the The landslide there were 100 stu- number to rise once communica- more prepared for the natural dis- ground up, not only in terms of which hit dents who desper- tion improves and that health aster than Haiti, who experienced infrastructure, but also in terms Uganda at the ately attempted to services will prove to be a chal- a 7.0 earthquake weeks earlier. of less corruption and stable gov- beginning of find shelter when lenge (www.cbsnews.com). Chile’s earthquake was 500 ernment. March complete- they could not ly erased three walk home Toyota’s recalls cause drastic downfall in auto industry villages in the because the River Bududa district An old Uganda man walks back to his Wukha had already By: Nick Buzzelli trouble selling the 2010 mod- take drastic change for known as village with Red Cross supplies affter flooded. The stu- Opinions Editor els to consumers and as a Toyota to once again become the landslide. result, they have ceased pro- a premier manufacturer.” Kubehwo, Photo courtesy of Flickr dents found shelter Namakansa and in a shop in Toyota, one of the leading duction in three of their U.S. Since the recall was first Nametsi located in Bukalasi sub- Nametsi but were buried when the auto manufacturing in the plants. issued on Toyota and Lexus county in Uganda landslide hit (www.allafrica.com). United States, has seen the When the recalls first start- branded cars, there have been (www.allafrica.com). The country is desperately trying ups and downs of the auto ed five months ago, the blame over 17 crashes and five While there is not a total death to free the people who have been industry in the past year, but was put on floor mats that fatalities due to the sticking count as of yet, there have been at buried because of the landslide and, because of one incident that came standard in new accelerator least 106 deaths reported, but there with help from the Red Cross, is try- has put the company in the Toyotas. After further investi- (www.msnbc.com). In one of are more than 300 people missing ing to bring adequate supplies and news recently. Over 2.3 mil- gation into the incident, com- these instances, a Lexus and feared to be dead. The search food to those affected. lion vehicles have been pany officials now believe reached a top speed of 120 for the lost has been difficult Jacob Zuma, the president of recalled and as a result con- that the cars on board com- mph without the owner put- because of the continued rain and South Africa, was one of the first sumers may no longer trust puter system may be the ting pressure on the pedal and impossible road conditions African presidents to respond to the the Toyota name. (www.toy- problemthe car crashed in San Diego (www.cnn.com). natural disaster. Zuma expressed his otarecall.org). (www.usatoday.com). Previously, Toyota has had The terrain of Uganda has also sorry stating that “‘I wish to extend, Toyota’s problems began in “Toyota was once a maker a reputation of building safe, been an obstacle in giving aid and my dear brother, sincere condo- September, 2009 after owners of respectable cars at an quality vehicles. Now, on the supplies to those affected by the lences to the government of Uganda complained of a sticking affordable price, but with all brink of sixth largest recall in landslide. Catherine Ntabadde, a and to the families of the deceased. accelerator pedal. Because of of the recalls they have had, I U.S. history, Toyota’s reputa- spokeswoman for the Red Cross in Our hearts and prayers are with the the faulty pedal, which causes don’t know if they can climb tion seems to have been Uganda explained that “[i]t’s impos- African brothers and sisters befallen the engine to accelerate with- back to the top of the auto diminished and it may take sible to take bulldozers and any by this disaster’” out the owners putting pres- industry,” sophomore time before it can be restored heavy equipment to the site. The (www.news24.com). sure on it, Toyota has had Michael Polens said. “It will to its former glory. April 2010 Features Page 5

Snow blasts Pittsburgh A beautiful (and lucky) ship By: Meghan Taylor burghlive.com). (www.orangenews.com). Front-Page Editor Because the snow continued The snow continued to fall to fall and cause problems for for the next week, making it February marked the thousands of Pittsburgh resi- nearly impossible to restore snowiest month of the year for dents, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl power to the thousands of peo- Pittsburgh, actually the fourth declared Pittsburgh to be in a ple. The difficulty in commut- snowiest winter in Pittsburgh state of emergency. ing closed schools and stores history. The initial snow was Ravenstahl said of the for the entire week. Upper St. the worst storm since the recovery plans, “We’ll have Clair enjoyed a surprising sec- Blizzard of 1993 and the Humvees here hopefully ond winter break, missing the fourth worst storm ever in sometime this evening. whole week of school from Western Pennsylvania records. They’ll be pairing up with February 8-12. However, the When the snow began on paramedics to ensure ambu- exciting Sadies Hawkins February 5th, Pittsburghers lances can get to the most Dance had to be cancelled. everywhere prepared for the important medical calls. They Other ramifications of the snow, stocking up on water will also be with firefighters snowfall are still being felt and food for the estimated 10- and police officers to help now. While it is officially 12 inches that was estimated them respond to any important spring at this point, there are By: Garrett Cimina tilities ceased, Aquitania was for the weekend. It was public safety needs” still many areas of Pittsburgh Entertainment/Assistant refurbished to her pre-war reported that snow shovels, (www.wpxi.com). whose infrastructures have Opinions Editor glory and, it seemed, given a salt, calcium chroride, and Ravenstahl was also forced been ravaged by the storm. new lease on life. Having only other snow clearing equip- to worry due to budgetary The Lebanon Daily News As James Cameron’s latest made three crossings prior to ment were in short supply. constraints. WTAE Channel 4 reported that a local ice rink, The snow continued to fall reported that although the the Rostraver Ice Garden, hit, Avatar, moves inexorably the war, Aquitania’s voyage to over the weekend adding to Pennsylvania Department of caved in on February 15. It up the list of all-time great America on July 17, 1920 was the troubles of snow-covered Transportation (PennDOT) still has not recovered, and it movie earners, inevitable paral- billed as her “second maiden roads, power outages, and had already exhausted “$159 won’t open until August. lels are being drawn between it voyage” (lostliners.com). falling trees. According to Million out of its projected The students enjoyed their and Cameron’s previous king of Aquitania proceeded to spend Trib Total Review, winter allocation of $180 break. Emily Roarty a junior all blockbusters, Titanic. The the next twenty years in faithful “Pennsylvania American Million” on February 25, the at Upper St. Clair High School difference? Titanic, of course, service to the Cunard line, mak- Water warned customers not snow kept on coming. Other said of her break, “I drank a is based on actual events. Set ing numerous journeys to to use water because of low states, such as Virginia, had lot of hot chocolate and back in the year 1912, it chron- America as well as tank levels caused by the pow- their snow removal costs run played in the snow.” icled the events leading to the Mediterranean cruises. Despite erless pumps” (www.pitts- three times over their budget famous ship’s tragic sinking. being neither as fast nor as Despite earning rave reviews large as Cunard’s other ocean Are SAT classes really worth it? and an unsurpassed (until liners, Aquitania was consid- RBy: Greg Schlosser some information from the Also, strategies for the Avatar) mountain of money, ered the most beautiful, earning Sports Editor freshman or sophomore year vocabulary part of the SAT Titanic offered only a glimpse her the nickname “Ship As high school juniors that might have been forgot- are not very helpful, as just of one ship, on one trip. Beautiful” as well as legions of begin to sign up for SATs, ten, but it is difficult to pin- knowing the vocabulary on Ironically, while the Titanic satisfied customers. many will enroll into SAT point the exact information the test will determine steamed into eternal fame and As the 1930s wound down, preparation classes in order one would need to study for whether the test taker will glory on its maiden voyage, Aquitania was beginning to to get the best possible score his or her specific SAT test. receive a good score on that another ship built around the show its age. Over twenty on the SAT. Are these prep Reading classes, however, section. In reality, a student same time served its owners for years had passed since her con- classes worth the time and are probably the most benefi- would probably benefit most a then-record 36 years, sur- struction, and her slightly older money? cial. The reading classes aim if he or she takes several vived two world wars and the contemporary, the Mauretania, Most classes are split into to improve reading short and practice tests on his or her Depression, and managed to had already been sold for scrap. two sections: a class focusing long passages, vocabulary, own time, and tries different earn its keep from the heyday As Cunard pondered her fate, on the math portion of the and writing the essay. strategies each time. of European immigration though, World War II began and SAT and a class focusing on Strategies for reading the Junior Sam Degregorio through the dawn of airplane Aquitania would once again the reading portion. When long passages will be helpful said, “I thought that the read- travel. The ship was the show her usefulness was a mil- looking at the math portion, in saving time and choosing ing classes were definitely Aquitania. itary ship, although this time an SAT prep course could the right answer, while tips beneficial because I learned a Built by the British shipyard only as a transport. really not make an impact. for writing the essay will lot of good techiniques. Plus, of John Brown & Co., the same During the war, Aquitania For the most part, the math likely improve one’s organi- it was a good way to force my yard that had built the famous carried troops all over the part of the SAT is primarily zation and timed writing self to study.” Lusitania, Aquitania seemed world, including voyages to information learned sometime skills. However, these tips for However, Degregorio did poised for reliable yet under- Singapore, Australia, Greece, throughout high school. The both the reading and the writ- not take math classes because the-radar service from the day and the Indian Ocean. After the only reason to attend a math ing portion of the test may “I already felt the math part of her maiden voyage. What war ended and a quick refit in class would be to review not work for some. would be easy.” should have been a festive order to return to passenger affair filled with the hope of a service, Aquitania spent her iPad apps prove to be more versatile long career was dampened and final years carrying refugees wholly overshadowed by the and war brides from Europe to By: Vijay Viswanathan The iBooks platform is also say the new Flickr and sinking of the Canadian liner Canada. Once this special Features Editor seeking to feed off of the Google Earth applications Empress of Ireland the previous charter was up, Aquitania was With the iPad’s release last popularity of the Amazon built for the iPad will allow day, resulting in nearly as astro- finally retired from service. month, it has become evident Kindle and Sony Reader. larger, more appealing nomical a death toll as that of In her 36 years afloat, that this technology is being Using technology, it attempts images. These and other the Titanic disaster. Aquitania, Aquitania had traveled over considered by some, to be a to replace the feelings and applications could get a boost however, made it across the three million miles and carried landmark step. Others, how- ease of a paper book onto a from the 9.7 inch screen. Atlantic in fine shape, helping 1.2 million passengers while ever, are calling the iPad device. Companies such as Finally, the games for the to quell public fears over the making 450 peacetime voy- nothing more than a larger Condé Nast (the publishers of iPad look great. Grand Theft safety of the new breed of ages. Her retirement signaled version of the iPod Touch. The New Yorker and Wired) Auto: Chinatown Wars, was a “mega-liner” then roving the the end of the age of the Still, the iPad could be put have begun building on this success for the iPod 3Gs, but Atlantic seaways transatlantic ocean liner, as she into the hands of users due to flagship app, by creating it could reach greater heights (bryking.com). was the last operational four- the tremendous array of interesting works such as an on the tablet. With a larger Aquitania’s quiet beginning smoke stacked liner. So it hap- offered applications. With a interactive magazine. Still, size it would be able to cap- to her career didn’t last long, pened that the world’s most 9.7 inch touch screen, Apple these projects are being halt- ture graphics that would though. After only two more successful ocean liner ended its is trying to bring a whole new ed in their progress due to the make the gameplay more like trips to New York, World War I record-setting career at a scrap experience with the apps. iPad’s lack of support for playing on a standard video broke out in Europe, and the yard in Scotland. One of the iPad’s biggest Flash. If that difficulty is set- game platform. SimCity and British government requisi- Ironically, while a far cry marketing points is the apps. tled, the iBooks platform The Sims 3 will now have tioned Aquitania for use as a from the dramatic demise of the Apple’s iPad site even touted could soar. more options due to the cruiser. After being quickly Titanic, Aquitania’s fate was its “amazing new apps” Some critics have focused increased size and increased renovated to function efficient- that of a truly successful liner. (www.apple.com). The com- on the size of the new iPad space for motions. The ly as a machine of war, One could only hope that such a pany also claimed that each apps in their evaluations. For Madden franchise will also Aquitania spent the next five tale of success would prove as individual app was specially example, PC Magazine wrote thrive on the iPad, as Madden years as a cruiser, troop trans- popular in movie form as a constructed for the larger, that “Epicurious,” a digital 10 will now allow users to port, and hospital ship (ocean- tragic one. Sophomore Suraj Multi-Touch screen. A major cookbook, could become take full advantage of the app they have been highly more accessible with a larger touch screen in choosing liners.com). Sundar certainly thinks so. “I publicizing is “iBooks.” and more readable size. They receivers and plays. Finally returned to her own- so think the Aquitania was bet- ers, the Cunard line, once hos- ter than the Titanic.” Page 6 Sports April 2010 Penguins strike deadline deals Hopes are set high as the Pirates with Leafs and Panthers By: Nick Buzzelli of last summer. “Poni,” as he is look to end the losing streak Opinions Editor referred to by his teammates, will By: Nick Buzzelli bright spot during last year’s land A’s second baseman play on the Pens’ second line Opinions Editor dismal season. While Jones, Bobby Crosby and utility Pittsburgh Penguins’ general along side Fedotenko and who was a veteran minor lea- man Ryan Church. Crosby manager Ray Shero has a knack Malkin, while winger Pascal After 17 straight losing guer, was only in the majors was brought to Pittsburgh to for building championship cal- Dupis will get bumped down to seasons, the Pittsburgh for half of the 2009 season, try to fill the enormous gap iber teams, and he is hoping that the checking line Pirates have become accus- he proved why he belongs in left by all-star infielder Fred- 2010 is no exception. After with Jordan Staal and tomed to not only being at dy Sanchez. While Crosby acquiring Marian Hossa from the Matt Cooke. the cellar of the National does not have the bat that Atlanta Thrashers in 2008, as (www.sports.go.espn.com). League Central standings, Sanchez once did, he will well as picking up Bill Guerin The native of Ukraine has and Chris Kunitz at the trading proved that he has what it takes but also staying there. look to use his glove to deadline last season, Shero is to play at this level of competi- While it doesn’t appear make up for the skills that once again trying to architect a tion. In eight NHL seasons, all the Buccos will be the next he lacks at the plate. Stanley Cup Finals team as he with the Maple Leafs, World Series champions, Ryan Church, who previ- did the previous two seasons. Ponikarovsky scored 95 goals key off-season signings, as ously played for the Wash- Ray Shero worked his trading and 121 assists for 216 points well as minor league talent ington Nationals and New skills prior to the 2010 NHL trad- (www.kdka.com). The left moving up in the farm sys- York Mets, was brought to ing deadline, as he is trying to get winger’s best offensive season tem, inspires hope that the the Buccos for his veteran the Pens back to the finals for a was 2008-2009, where he lit the Buc’s offense will improve leadership. Despite his low third consecutive year. Jordan lamp 23 times. drastically this year. The career offensive numbers, Leopold, a six foot-one defense- “I feel that the Penguins’ dead- Pirates will begin the 2010 Church can be a very pro- man, was acquired from the line moves were necessary if the season with one thing in The Pirates walk on to the field in ductive hitter, posting 15 preparation of playing a day game at Florida Panthers, while the team has hopes to make it back to mind: have a winning record home runs, 70 RBI’s and a Penguins gave prospect Luca the finals once again and hoist PNC Park. and end Pittsburgh’s dread- (Photo courtesy of Nick Buzzeli) .272 batting average during Caputi and Martin Skoula to the Stanley Cup for a second ed 17-year losing curse. his breakout season in 2007 Toronto in exchange for veteran consecutive season,” said junior Last year, Andrew Pittsburgh by posting a .293 (www.baseball- Alexi Ponikarovsky. Nick DeLong. “Shero was able McCutchen had a break-out average and a rookie leading reference.com). After a stellar collegiate hock- to bring Leopold and season with the Pirates, 21 homers Because of his experience ey career at the University of Ponikarovsky to Pittsburgh with- Minnesota, where he won the out giving up to much young tal- recording 12 home runs, 54 (www.sports.yahoo.com). in the big leagues, Church Hobey Baker Award in 2002, ent, so it was a good move for RBI’s and a .286 batting Jones has also proved he is a will try to help an outfield Leopold broke into the league both sides.” average in 108 games as a versatile player in the full of young talent as they with the Calgary Flames. During In the modern game of hockey, rookie centerfielder Pirates’ lineup because he prepare to enter their first his rookie season, the Golden teams must trade up-and-coming (www.pittsburghpirates.com) can play first base as well as full season in the major Valley, Minnesota native posted prospects if they want veteran . the outfield positions. leagues. an impressive nine goals and 24 players in return and vice-versa. With McCutchen in the “Even though McCutchen Despite the fact that the assists in a total of 82 games Pittsburgh’s trading deadline lineup, the Bucs are given a and Jones were rookies last Pirates have not been as suc- (www.hockeydb.com). moves to acquire Ponikarovsky chance to win every game, as year, they know that with cessful in the past as many Alexi Ponikarovsky was and Leopold proves to the rest of he is a five-tool player who playing in Pittsburgh comes Pittsburghers would have brought to Pittsburgh to be the the league that the Penguins’ are has the skills to become one the shame of 17 losing sea- hoped, with key new players legitimate scoring winger that fighting for the chance to be the of the most dominant players sons,” said junior H.B. and a plethora of young tal- can play alongside Evgeni first back-to-back champions in at his position. Mertz. ent, 2010 might be the year Malkin, after losing winger Petr the NHL since the Detroit Garrett Jones is another Newcomers to the Pirates we have all been waiting for. Sykora to free-agency at the end Redwings did over 12 years ago. returning player who was a this year include former Oak- Will the NHL go to 2010 NFL draft, led by Suh, McCoy, and Sochi in 2014? Haden, is dominated by defense By: Greg Schlosser Russia, is not near a hockey- By: Greg Schlosser The number two defensive him whenever possible. Sports Editor crazed area. Because of this Sports Editor prospect is the safety Eric Berry also has the ability to location, hockey will not be as Berry from Tennessee. At play cornerback, which adds In 2010, hockey fans around popular as it was in Vancouver Every year, 32 NFL teams 5’11, 203 lbs, Berry had two to his versatility. the world were treated to a fan- or Salt Lake City. Fans from enter the draft with an idea of interceptions in his senior The linebacker prospect to tastic Olympic hockey tourna- the US or Canada will not like- the kind of player they think look out for in the draft is ment in Vancouver, British ly make the trip to Sochi will escalate said team to Rolando McClain out of Columbia. Stars from the NHL because it is halfway around represented many different the world. the next level. Most of the Alabama. He led the team countries, and fans were able to Hockey will not generate time, however, the draft this year in tackles with witness match ups such as enough of a profit for Bettman picks end up being busts and 105, and also had four sacks Russia vs. Canada, USA vs. to justify sending the NHL to teams go back to square (www.rolltide.com). Canada, and Sweden vs. the Olympics for almost three one. Despite that fact, the McClain contributed two Finland. weeks. 2010 NFL Draft class is one interceptions this year. In the end, the Canadian The hockey season is long of the most talented defen- McClain would most likely team won the gold medal with enough as it is, and skipping sive classes ever. translate as a 3-4 inside a Sidney Crosby overtime goal events such as the All-Star Leading the way is linebacker, which is the against the USA. game and skills competitions Ndamukong Suh, the phe- position he had at Alabama. All of this excitement, how- will only hurt the NHL’s popu- nomenal defensive tackle He has the size (245 lbs) to ever, might be gone in 2014 as larity in the United States. out of Nebraska. Most likely stop the run, and can even NHL commissioner Gary Some NHL stars, however, to be taken number one by bring the blitz every once in Bettman is questioning have already stated they will the Rams in the NFL draft, Nebraska Cornhusker defensive line- a while. whether to allow NHL players play in the 2014 Olympics, no Suh amassed 82 tackles, man Ndamukong Suh tackles a While these are the top to play in Sochi, Russia. matter what. Washington twelve sacks, one intercep- Missouri Tiger player in a Big 12 con- defensive prospects, one Bettman said, “Vancouver was Capital’s star Alexander ference game. (Photo courtesy of tion and one blocked kick cannot forget about defen- an easy call because we’re Ovechkin has said he will play Flickr) going to play the games in for Russia in his home country this year alone sive tackle Gerald McCoy Canada. Salt Lake City was an in 2014. (www.espn.com). Suh also year and was second in the out of Oklahoma, cornerback easy call. Japan and Italy might Ovechkin said, “Nobody can had the four sack perform- team in tackles with 87 Joe Haden out of Florida, or not have given us in terms of say to me you can’t play for ance against Texas in the Big (www.utsports.com). Don’t linebacker focus and attention and impact your country in the Olympic 12 Championship. Suh will let the interceptions fool you, Navarro Bowman out of Penn what we may have hoped from Games I’ll go play in the most likely transfer over as a however, as teams would State. Either way, this draft taking a 17-day break” Olympic Games for my coun- 4-3 defensive tackle, as he is often have to game plan class will certainly make an (www.thehockeynews.com). try. If somebody says to me a whopping 6’4, 300 lbs against Berry and would try impact on the NFL for years Sochi, which is located near you can’t play, see ya” (www.yahoosports.com). to keep the ball away from to come. the coast of the Black Sea in (www.espn.com). Entertainment April 2010 Page 7

Heavy Rain casts gamers into uncharted waters Designer Alexander By: Garrett Cimina video game. Rather than has secrets that can change the McQueen dies at 40 Entertainment Editor implementing story-driven plot in an instant. By: Alaina Zemanick attitude of the collection action as the basis of gameplay, Speaking of plot changes, News Editor (www.nytimes.com). A private detective enters a Heavy Rain incorporates a kind every choice that is made over “At the time, I was finding out seedy motel and tracks down a of action-driven story. Long the course of the game, willing- Fashion design phenomenon, so much about my heritage.” female resident. After some action sequences, gunfights, ly or otherwise, affects the Alexander McQueen, killed him- McQueen said of the inspiration prodding, she gives up some and other typical video game inevitable outcome. Some self in his hometown of London behind the collection, “My mum information relevant to the trappings are stripped away, scenes involve brutal fights, on February 11, the day of his was researching our family tree detective’s ongoing investiga- leaving little more than a narra- during which main characters New York fashion show. Accord- and traced the McQueens back tion. Soon, however, the tive and some context-sensitive can die. If this occurs, no ing to the coroner’s report, he to Skye and the Mull of Kintyre. woman grows testy and tells button-pressing. While this “game over” screen rolls. cause of McQueen’s death was I learned about the Highland the investigator to leave. On hardly sounds like the makings Instead, the plot progresses asphyxiation by hanging. His clearances—it was genocide. his way to the stairs, the inves- of an engrossing experience, down a new plotline, one with- suicide comes a mere 9 days People still feel strongly about it tigator is passed by a mean- one can rest assured that Heavy out that particular character. after his mother’s passing from a up there” (www.style.com). looking character who forces Rain is more than an interactive Whole sections of the game, long illness (www.yahoo.com). In addition to his collections, his way into the woman’s apart- cutscene. One playtester sup- including a prison breakout, “It’s so sad he had to die like McQueen’s own runway shows ment. Screams begin to echo posedly exclaimed, “I don’t can only be played if certain that,” says junior Sarah Nadler. became one of his legacies. At through the hall. Should the know how [the game] does it, actions are taken. However, McQueen was famous in the times, he placed models in life- fashion industry for his intricate threatening conditions. For his investigator intervene, risking but it’s fun!” this branching plot does, to the and revolutionary pieces as well Fall 2002 collection, he sent a his life as well as the outcome The game is basically set up chagrin of both GameInformer as his elaborate fashion shows. pair of wolves down the runway of his investigation? Or should as a series of scenes. In each and IGN, lead to fairly large He received his graduate degree frightening the audience as well he continue down the stairs, scene, the player takes control plot gaps on occasion. in fashion design from the pres- as the model restraining them. oblivious to the pain he could of one of four main protago- Heavy Rain is a game that tigious Central St. Martins art McQueen also presented a col- be preventing? This choice, nists, who each start off on a deserves to be played, but a school in England. McQueen’s lection where the models walked and dozens more like it, is the separate story thread. One is an word of warning: the Mature thesis collection was noticed by a runway surrounded by a ring of basis of gameplay in Sony’s ordinary guy, one is the afore- rating it received is well- late editor Isabella Blow, who fire (www.style.com). new interactive drama Heavy mentioned P.I., one is an FBI deserved. Excessive swearing, bought his entire collection, thus Other times, McQueen proved Rain.agent, and the last is a female heavy violence, and nudity all pushing McQueen into the fash- to be extraordinary. In one of his Heavy Rain, Playstation 3’s journalist. Each character is make appearances. So, put the ion limelight most famous collections, car- newest exclusive, is a radical deeply developed over the little kids to bed before tackling (www.nytimes.com). factory robots spray painted a departure from the prototypical course of the game, and each this unique game. Throughout his career, white dress on twirling super- McQueen created several con- model Shalom Harlow. Follow- troversial collections, the first ing with similar supermodel pro- Shutter Island may be one of the best being his opening season. In his portions, a hologram of Kate first show in October 1993, mod- Moss floating in a glass pyramid Scorsese/DiCaprio films yet els wore blood-stained dresses wowed many at his Fall 2006 By: Marni Schreiber cially Teddy Daniels Teddy’s character develop- with red handprints covering the runway show (www.style.com). Editor in Chief (Leondardo DiCaprio), begin ment. material. The models also had As of late though, much of to sense a conspiracy theory. DiCaprio, when speaking of their middle fingers extended McQueen’s fame has been throughout the entire show derived from his famous fans, Shutter Island, the newest As the movie progresses, his character and the film, (www.nytimes.com). In addi- such as the eccentric Lady Gaga. hit by tag team Martin Teddy begins to suspect every- commented that it’s a “com- tion, he introduced the “bum- For her famous “Bad Romance” Scorsese and Leonardo one, including his new partner plex character study […] I am ster” pant, which gave light to music video, Gaga wore ensem- DiCaprio, has not only done Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo). challenged by these types of the low-rise jean bles from McQueen’s latest col- amazingly well at the box Teddy fears he will be trapped characters […]and this is (www.style.com). lection which was entitled office, but is also being regard- on Shutter Island because he maybe the most challenging His most notorious runway Plato’s Atlantis. ed as one of the best knows too much about the con- one to date. Physically yes, show was his March 1995 “high- Despite his death, Gucci Scorsese/DiCaprio films to troversial methods at the emotionally more so” land rape” collection in which he Group, which owns McQueen’s date. prison. (www.screencrave.com). alluded to the destroying of self-titled fashion label, stated The movie opened with The viewer is taken on a psy- Viewers may go into the film Scotland by its neighbor Eng- that they will continue the line $40.2 million in its first week- chological rollercoaster as expecting one thing and com- land. Models appeared to be bor- without its beloved founder. end alone. This is the highest Teddy tries to solve the case ing out having experienced derline assaulted, wearing "I believe strongly in the Alexan- number of any and escape from Shutter something completely differ- destroyed apparel that was der McQueen brand and its Scorsese/DiCaprio film (previ- Island. Rolling Stone com- ent. There are constant twists ripped apart at the seams. The future," Gucci Group CEO ously held by The Departed ments that Shutter Island “siz- and turns throughout the plot girls also wore opaque black Robert Polet released in a state- with $26.9 million in its open- zles with so much nerve-frying and main character, which keep contacts to add to the grotesque ment (www.cnn.com). ing weekend). It is expected suspense that it’s hot to the the viewer interested from the that Shutter Island will soar far touch […]DiCaprio, in his start. ahead of the other three films most haunting and emotionally Senior Dylan Lease, who has Beautiful Oscar red the actor and director have complex performance yet, is seen the movie twice already, made together the vessel Scorsese uses to lead comments that “It wasn’t as carpet looks wow (www.cbsnews.com). us through the film’s scary as I thought it would be, The film follows two U.S. labyrinth” but it definitely makes you American audiences Marshals as they investigate (www.rollingstone.com). think and twists your brain.” By: Alaina Zemanick al of latest couture looks from the disappearance of a danger- DiCaprio commits fully to Movie goers begin to lose News Editor the famous Parisian fashion ous prisoner from an insane his complex and rather unsta- sight of what is reality and houses. Diane Kruger, who asylum. Unfortunate, while on ble character. Teddy has a dark what is dream or hallucination. For the 82nd Annual Academy starred in Inglourious Basterds, Awards on March 8, the nomi- wore a beautiful crème and the island, the two men, espe- past, including fighting during This complexity adds to the nees and presenters donned their white Chanel Haute Couture WWII and losing his wife, and extreme drama and suspense best outfits for the most presti- gown. The stunning dress suited this past plays an intriguing that permeates the film and has gious event in the movie-making Kruger’s fashion forward style role in the movie and in made it such a success. business. The stars wore an perfectly. eclectic mix of fancy apparel Less successful in Chanel was varying from the beautifully style icon Sarah Jessica Parker. glamorous to the horrendous Her pastel yellow gown only train wrecks. accentuated her faux tan to make One of the best dressed her look even more like an women of the night was Best oompa-loompa. Considering her Actress winner Sandra Bullock. eternal role as the well-dressed The actress, who won her Oscar Carrie Bradshaw, this dress is for her role in The Blind Side, entirely the opposite of her well- wore a beautifully hand-crafted acknowledged wardrobe. On E! silver Marchesa gown. The dress Online, a majority of voters dis- perfectly complimented her liked Parker’s dress as a “sham.” bright red lipstick and her beau- Surprisingly, Robert Downey, tiful vintage-styled waved hair. Jr. stole the show with his Another beautiful actress who Lanvin suit with a cerulean was dressed in Marchesa was bowtie and blue-tinted sunglass- fellow Best Actress nominee es. Even better, Downey paired Gabourey Sidibe. Her navy his suit with a pair of black draped dress with silver accents sneakers. Though the outfit was complimented her body-shape entirely wacky, Downey was seamlessly. able to pull off the look with "It's like Hollywood prom," ease and lots of cool, flashing the Precious star said about the back to his days as a Brat Pack red-carpet event member. (www.style.com). Bruce Franz, a junior, said, Many of the women on the “Robert Downey, Jr. is a cool red-carpet were dressed in sever- cat— an awesome possum.” Humour & Lifestyle Page 8 April 2010

The Norwegian Curling Team’s pants take center stage at Olympics How to Catch a Leprechaun By: Alaina Zeminack unknown sport of curling. By: Garrett Cimina eire.com). out of getting the leprechaun’s News Editor “It’s good,” Svae told USA Entertainment Editor Unfortunately, most encounters gold, but had his own gold stolen Today, “It’s bringing attention to with leprechauns end with the lep- as well (highlightskids.com). It is The first day of the curling curling back home in Norway Throughout human history, trap- rechaun’s escape, not with the cap- therefore important to take time to competition in the Winter more than usual.” ping has been an important compo- tor becoming rich quick. These analyze the situation once the lep- Olympics, something very Or was that really Svae’s nent of survival. The first humans failures are mainly attributable to rechaun has been snared. shocking and unbelievable intentions? The pants seem to be likely trapped their food in dis- 1. The greedy urges of the cap- It seems that many others have entered the stadium. The something more than a grand guised pits. Settlers on the frontier tor. Leprechauns know that the their own advice for potential lep- Norwegians, sauntering with the gesture to his beloved sport. set up snares to nab wild rabbits. people who hunt for them are des- rechaun seekers as well. upmost confidence, walked in They are, in reality, a conspiracy As Admiral Ackbar tells it, even perate for easy wealth. They carry Sophomore Suraj Sundar advises with the most beautiful outfits in to grab the gold for Norway. The the Empire sets traps. But no crea- two types of coin with them, gold the treasure hunter to “take a piece the entire history of the team stands at the opposite side ture has ever been the target of as and silver, both magically enchant- of jewelry, stick it in a visible loca- Olympics, both winter and sum- of the curling pitch as their many traps as the leprechaun. ed to appear as legitimate money tion, then hide nearby in the middle mer. Greeks, destroy your intri- opposing team hurls their stone According to eyewitnesses, the but quickly disappear or turn to of the night with a garbage bin. cately draped robes. Russians, down the lane. The thrower, dis- elusive leprechaun is a humanlike dust after the leprechaun has nego- When the jewelry sounds like it dispose of your warm fur coats. tracted by such awesome apparel organism, normally about two feet tiated his release. Simple control is getting picked up, throw the The Norwegians have arrived in in the distance, does not concen- tall, dressed in a red or green coat. of one’s greed should negate the garbage bin at it.” their amazing argyle pants. trate on their target. Therefore, These animals live solitary lives careful preparation of the lep- Freshman Julie Schuldt says that These delicious slacks, created by the other team’s inaccuracy, by Loudmouth Golf, are covered Norway wins the game. and so are totally self-sufficient, rechaun in this respect. “all you need is a unicorn, a jar, with rhombuses of shades of This tactic by the Norwegians spending their days making shoes 2. The habitat of the leprechaun. and some chocolate sauce.” navy, red, silver, and white. is nothing ever seen before at the and drinking moonshine. Leprechauns make it a point to Of course, the most revealing Upon their first appearance in the Olympics. It’s pioneering and However, leprechauns are most inhabit the most impassable of response was that of sophomore Olympics, everyone felt uproar legendary beyond all terms famous for two things: large locations in order to discourage Colin Kennelly: “I don’t know of jealousy within their souls. known to man. Using clothing as hoards of buried treasure, and would-be treasure seekers. how to catch a leprechaun! They Who knew that such shapes pre- a winning device is absolutely incredible cunning. The gold has Tenacity and a good pair of hiking keep getting away!” sented across its beautiful textile revolutionary. made leprechauns the targets of boots are all that are required to This March, while others cele- would be the rage throughout the Now, what if you want to be as endless attempts at kidnapping and penetrate the leprechaun’s world. brated St. Patrick’s Day with mint world? gorgeous as the Norwegian extortion schemes since practically 3. The sheer cunning of the lep- McFlurries and green-dyed rivers, “I just love these pants…way Curling Team? Is your over- the dawn of time. It is said that if rechaun. In many tales of lep- some went in search of the world’s too much,” admits Brent Heard, whelming need for these slacks someone can catch a leprechaun rechaun encounters, even the most most elusive treasure guardians. junior. just too much to handle? Anyone and keep him in his sight for long level-headed fortune hunter is eas- And with the right mindset and The idea for donning the can buy their own Loudmouth enough, the leprechaun will be ily thwarted by the leprechaun’s some simple equipment, they may remarkable apparel was from Golf Argyle Pants, if they’re compelled to give up the location tricks. In one case, a man, clever in finally succeed. teammate Chris Svae. He stated willing to shell out a nice $90 for of his buried pot of gold (shee- his own right, not only was tricked that the outrageous wear of the them (www.intheholegolf.com). Norwegian team could help Are they worth it? Without a bring the spotlight onto the doubt, they are. Suggestions for Sochi 2014 By : Devin Ellis from the Winter Olympics is the Humor & Liesure Editor Biathlon, but this event is not exactly popular. Therefore, a better As the Vancouver 2010 Winter even should be added to the games Olympics’ Closing Ceremony in Sochi: a Triathlon. This event came to an end, so did Olympic will include one athlete going fever. Although our northern through three mini events to try to Neighbors’ celebration for their win his or her country the gold. home soil successes (especially the First will be full contact snow shoe hockey gold medal) lasted long racing, in which athletes wearing into the night and into the next few snow shoes must use strength, skill, days, the rest of the world came and trickery to be one of the first to down from their Olympic elation finish this 1 mile race across thick, and slowly returned to their every- powdery snow. day lives. Their speed in the snow shoe However, in the closing ceremo- event will result in how much of a ny in Vancouver also gave an excit- lead the athletes get in the next ed glimpse of the 2014 Winter event: cross country skiing cross. Olympic Games, which will take This event is essentially a blend of place in Sochi, Russia. Assuming a cross country ski race with ski we don’t all die in 2012, the IOC cross, which is an event where ath- (International Olympic Commit- letes riding skis must do the best tee) will be eager to make Sochi tricks off a jump to win (www.van- 2014 just as fast-paced and exciting couver2010.com). as this year in Vancouver. On that Therefore, the athletes will have note, here are some suggestions for to race each other on flat and uphill the IOC so they can make 2014 surfaces but still manage to do Winter Olympics in Sochi an exhil- tricks to please the judges. If noth- arating and appealing spectacle. ing else, this part of the Triathlon Add new games. The games in will be hilarious. The athletes will the Winter Olympics are always then compete in the third part of the thrilling, and this year was no Triathlon, which, in accordance to exception. The majority of the the shooting part of the Biathlon events in the Winter Olympics (adventure.howstuffworks.com), is have fast, edge-of-your-seat action, bomb making. and the Olympic committee could The athletes will have try to be use this to integrate some more first to make a successful bomb and exciting games to make the Sochi use it to blow up a snow sculpture Winter Olympics an even more of a Yeti (not using a real Yeti to nail-biting experience than Van- make PETA happy, again). The couver. One event that athletes will receive better and less could be added for Sochi 2014 dangerous bomb making equip- could possibly be the event every- ment based on how well they do in one is eager to add to the Winter the cross country skiing cross Olympic Games. This event is, of event. They will also receive course, Yeti catching and fighting. “boom points” for how well their We all know Yeti’s exist, this is no bomb is, which will boost their quarrel. So for this event each overall score in the whole Triathlon involved country can release a event. team of 3 countrymen along with When asked what he would add the other countries into an enclosed to the 2014 Sochi Olympics to area that is thought to contain one make the games better, Senior or numerous Yetis. Michael Toth responded, “A Pol- Whichever team catches and inca- lute-a-thon. How much can you pacitates the Yeti first wins. The pollute?” Yeti’s death will result in lost style Even though more exciting points to keep PETA off of the events may put the athletes in dan- IOC’s tails, but the judges should ger, the games will receive a mon- be willing to look the other way as strous boost in ratings with these far as trickery against other teams new and exciting additions to the goes. Winter Olympics. And isn’t that One game that is broadcasted what the Olympics are all about?