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No more clowning around for the East Coast: Police attempt to unmask “phantoms”

By Shannon O’Grady “I doubt it’s a marketing tactic. people that ever reported seeing clowns That would be a horrible way to were children, naming the epidemic Clown sightings are popping up advertise,” said Jake Brody, senior. Phantom Clown Syndrome. These and down the East Coast, but are these If the advertisement of “It” does not clown sightings along the Massachusetts sightings just a hoax for the remake of explain why clowns have appeared and neighboring New England areas the movie “It” or are they real? were reported months On Aug. 21, 2016 the first of before the week of many clown reports appeared Halloween, just as around Greenville County, S.C. many are seeing now. Zika tests limited A reason for this Clowns were spotted wandering By Shannon O’Grady the streets at 2:30 am, hanging out phenomenon was around stores, and camping out in unclear then and Due to the increasing number of residential areas. remains unclear now. concerned parents and parents-to- As the clowns spread, police Since this event has be, the Centers for Disease Control received reports of clowns happened in the past, and Prevention (CDC) has issued wielding machetes, trying to lure police are skeptical strict guidelines as to who should be children into the woods, peeping about it being a hoax tested for the Zika virus. The CDC in windows, sending threats and they are worried gives pregnant women first priority to to schools, and driving around about possible violence tests; however, the new policy neglects scaring people in trucks. Police from people trying to women who are trying to conceive. finally began to make arrests in protect themselves Not only are tests hard to come fear of clowns becoming violent. from the clowns. by, but tests are not covered by some At first, police thought the Even though insurances. Costs vary between $229 clowns were a marketing ploy for the clowns have and $800 if patients do not fit the the remaking of the movie “It” been spreading fear CDC’s testing criteria. Doctors have premiering Sep. 8, 2017. However, Clown sightings were on the rise in the weeks leading up to Halloween. throughout the East found that positive tests definitively the movie’s spokesperson Cathy Coast, no deaths have been show that the person has the virus; Nam, who is affiliated with the reported. Whether it is however, if someone tests negative company remaking the movie, claimed across the East Coast, then what does? the recurrence of the Phantom Clown for Zika, that does not mean they are that they are not involved in the clown Clown sightings date back to Syndrome epidemic or a marketing Zika free. This is because some cases sightings that are spreading across the Boston, Mass. in 1981. Reports of clowns tactic, the clowns only seem to be there of Zika have very low concentrations East Coast. were rapidly popping up, but the only to scare, not hurt people. in the blood stream, so the test does not pick up on it. A study by the Blood Systems Debate on homework continues age-old question Research Institute in , Calif. found that about 39 percent of By Catherine Hillard learning and development,” wrote Pope. reinforce what students have learned the tests for the virus came up negative Schools across the nation have during the school day, but it gives even when it was present. Tests are As students enter their homes begun to question the effectiveness of students ample time to spend with not just expensive and hard to come after a strenuous day at school, they homework, with some even discarding their families and friends, as well by, but they are not always accurate begin their daily after-school routines: homework all together. Kelly Elementary as the opportunity to participate in either. completing homework assignments, School in Holyoke, Mass. has done just extracurricular activities, instead of “I think that before they do a lot of projects, and essays as well as studying that, providing all instruction and extra spending most of their day in a desk at testing, they should try to perfect the for upcoming exams. While most are help students need during the school school.” test. Once they do, more people will be involved with extracurricular activities day. Before implementing this new able to get it and the more money they or after-school jobs, students struggle to Beginning this school year, the homework-free atmosphere, the district will make which means that the price find time to manage all their activities. Holyoke District, which has among surveyed the teachers, parents, and could lower, and more people could Denise Pope, a senior lecturer the lowest standardized test scores students. Receiving mixed reviews, afford it and maybe more insurances at the Stanford Graduate School of in the state, is extending its school teachers felt that some students needed would cover it,” said freshman Abby Education, conducted a survey to test day an extra two hours, changing the the reinforcement of homework to Cherry. the effects of too much homework on school day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to 8 better understand the skills being With continuously advancing students in March 2014. A total of a.m. to 4 p.m., hoping to give teachers taught, while others felt that homework technology, doctors and researchers 4,317 students from 10 high-performing more instructional time with their had no value to the students. are doing everything they can to high schools in upper-middle-class students. The widespread debate over the increase the accuracy and availability communities were surveyed, Junior Charles Marone stated, “ I effectiveness of homework continues to of the tests. and 93 percent went on to either a believe that schools should stick with be debated across the nation. 2-year or 4-year college. the traditional homework method and Pope and her colleagues found school day. Not only does homework that too much homework can reduce its effectiveness and possibly be counterproductive. Excessive homework was found to be associated with greater stress on students to maintain their grades, an increase in health issues including headaches, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, weight loss and stomach problems, and less time with family and friends. Students are “not meeting their developmental needs or cultivating other critical life skills,” as they are forced to drop out of their extracurricular activities, according to the researchers. The results provided evidence that many students struggled to manage school work, social lives, and afterschool activities. Students often found their homework to be “pointless” or “mindless” and only necessary in order to keep their grades up. “Rather, any homework assigned should have a purpose and benefit, The effectiveness of homework continues to be debated in and it should be designed to cultivate schools around the nation. Photo/Catherine Hilliard

1 News October 28, 2016 Visit www.playwickian.com to see how Maloney, along- side his students, plans to improve the environment.

Neshaminy science teacher James Maloney partnered with Toyota this summer to travel across the country. Photo/James Maloney

By Ashley Reiss in late May, and on June 6 Maloney to take in, also came the realization of Maloney, through the work of Ne- “How far will you take it” is Toy- had a new Hybrid Rav4 that he could how much hurt people are unleashing shaminy, wishes to be more proactive ota’s slogan for its new Hybrid Rav4, use to fulfill his long-standing dream and how it drastically changes the land- with implementing ways to aide in our a slogan that Neshaminy AP Environ- and test the validity of Toyota’s slogan. scape. As an environmental teacher, he most basic environmental concerns. mental Science and Biology teacher, Maloney always had an interest in stresses the adage, “Think Global, Act “We can eliminate single use plastic James Maloney, brought to life with his the outdoors; he enjoys hiking, moun- Local.” bottles, we can recycle more, and we fiance, Lea, on a cross-country trek. He taineering and birding, and many oth- “Protecting the environment does can stop disrespecting the area by lit- wished to view as many national parks er outdoor activities. He has a Master’s not mean that every wooded area can tering,” Maloney said. “I want to see as possible on his trip of the United Degree in Zoology, as well as a Master’s be a National Park.” Instead, “We need Neshaminy’s campus be a model for States that Degree in Educa- to be stewards for our own pieces of practicality and sustainability.” started in “Protecting the environment tion. wilderness, which starts with personal According to Maloney, making en- June of 2016 does not mean that every His outdoor in- actions,” Maloney said. vironmental consciousness the norm and ended in wooded area can be a terests are evident These personal actions start with would foster monumental changes for July. National Park. [Instead] we in his aspiration to everyone, “holding themselves ac- our planet and would eradicate the Prior to countable for their actions; then need to be stewards for trek across the na- wasteful thinking that we have grown the trip, Ma- tion, not only to change will occur,” Maloney said. accustomed to. our own pieces of wilderness, loney had bask in the beauty Throughout his trip, Maloney no- “The trip was everything I could contacted nu- which starts with of the world but ticed several concerning issues. “There have asked for. I would do it again in merous car personal actions.” also to take a critical are invasive species threats out west, a heartbeat; there is still so much more companies look at the plight of but they make a more concerted effort of the country to see,” Maloney said. hoping to find a car. While numerous the environmental landscape. to minimize their transfer and impact Maloney’s partnership with Toyota car companies supported the idea, “I was impressed with the magni- on the environment. The biggest ob- did not stop with the return of the Hy- only Toyota volunteered to help. They tude of some areas of the country and servation was the connection of human brid Rav4 in August. Toyota agreed to agreed to donate a brand new Hybrid the expansive views, high peaks, iconic settlements with water. Water is the fund the students of Neshaminy High Rav4 for Maloney’s trip because their structures and waterways,” Maloney ultimate limiting factor of the ecosys- School 10,000 dollars for projects as- slogan matched what he wished to do. said. tems and when it is present, the area sociated with the themes of the trip. The official partnership took place With the beauty Maloney was able shows its presence,” Maloney said.

Devils Tower rises from the ground in Stuck behind traffic on Mount Black Hills National Forest. Rainier, Maloney captured this photo.

PLAYWICKIAN MEMBERS WANTED: We need writers, photographers, videographers, and creative spirits! A dry area in Washington State, Palouse Falls, is where Maloney and his fiance hiked down dry, unpaved terrian and loose soil to get down to the falls. Photos/James Maloney 2 Campus Life October 28, 2016 The Playwickian Energy drinks cause potential health problems 2001 Old Lincoln Highway This unsigned editorial represents the majority view of the editorial board. Langhorne, PA 19047 Within the current school year, from our cafeterias, but they are still or needs to cram for a history test www.playwickian.com Neshaminy High School started to sell present in other schools. in study hall, they may be more in- 215-809-6670 Pepsi products in the school’s cafete- Within the UK, a government clined to turn to these drinks, even [email protected] ria. Among the list of the products movement has begun to ban energy though they are detrimental to their sold, Kickstart, a beverage drink drinks from schools completely. health. Adviser developed by Pepsi that is not feder- Government adviser, John Vincent, It is a school’s responsibility Genevieve Kannengieszer ally considered an energy drink, was stated that these drinks are “effec- to regulate the health and well- made available to students. The selling tively another form of drugs.” The ness of the students to the best of Editor-in-Chief of Kickstart has since ceased due to its Food Standards Agency of the United its ability. It is for the benefit of Grace Marion price and how much lunch money stu- Kingdom remarked that these en- the students that Kickstart, or any dents were using towards them. How- ergy drinks “could potentially lead to other similar beverage, never enters Managing Editor ever, it must be made clear that these short-term effects such as increased the halls of these institutions. Gauri Mangala types of beverages are harmful to stu- excitability, irritability, nervousness dents and should be avoided. Regard- or anxiety.” Being teenagers in high Business Editor less of federal regulations, Kickstart is school, students are already facing Natalie Pietrowski commonly considered to be an energy these symptoms every day and do not boost. need more anxiety and irritability to Archive Editor Unlike coffee and other natural add to it. Connor Menzel “peppy” drinks, energy drinks can Of course, the argument can be cause “negative health, social, emo- made that students who do not wish News Editors tional and behavioral problems,” to take part in the consumption of Dan Cho and Catherine Hilliard stated a USA Today article entitled Kickstart can simply not purchase “Don’t sell energy drinks to kids.” The any, but it must be understood Op-Ed Editors statistics prove that as the years go that the power of suggestion is ex- Brynn MacDougall on, the emergency-room visits tying tremely influential. If a student has and Shannon O’Grady adolescents with energy drink con- math homework due in two periods sumption have only risen. In 2007, Campus Life Editors the national number was 1,145 vis- Andy Nguyen and Ashley Reiss its, and in 2011 the number jumped to 1,499. The addition of energy Features Editors drinks to the a la carte menu at Madison Pickul and Nina Taranenko Neshaminy’s cafeteria, would Are only increase the risk. It Entertainment Editors is a good thing that Leanne Khov and Regina Thomas energy drinks have PSATs been removed Sports Editors Maggie Aldrich and Natalie Pietrowski helpful? By Eliyana Abraham Copy Editor Riley Turner PSATs were held at Neshaminy Energy drinks High School Saturday, Oct. 15. Across the nation, high school students are are designed to preparing for the SAT. However, some give consumers wonder if the practice test is really Staff Writers a boost. Graphic/ worth the trouble. Is the early Satur- Eliyana Abraham, Jacob Callahan, Grace Marion Julia Capaldi, Samantha Diodata, Devon day morning, along with the registra- Horton, Kezia Joseph, Ryan Miller, Jenna tion cost, too much effort for this test? Muller, April Phillips, Gwen Reckus, Jessica Parents, teachers, advisors, and Schnur, Shane Schuchardt, David Tilli, Jacob Energy drinks provide choices mentors alike will likely say that the VanDine, Cristiana Amaro, Payton Steckroat, PSAT is worth it because it’s great Madison Maldonado, Amanda Kala This unsigned editorial represents practice. Grades may be good indica- the minority view of the editorial board. tors of a student’s performance in “If you act like adults, we will encourage what they think is best class, but for many high school stu- treat you like adults.” This phrase for a student’s lifestyle, but other dents, the SAT is in a frightening void The following is an excerpt from Policy 600, which reverberates through the minds of all than that, they should not overstep of the unknown. the Playwickian staff must follow. The excerpt is not representative of Policy 600 in its entirety. Neshaminy High School students. Stu- their boundaries, as institutions In order to prepare for the SAT, The Playwickian has been directed to publish this dents are expected to act like respon- based on learning and fostering citi- excerpt of the Policy in its masthead. The staff feels students can get tutors or take classes, this section of the policy is also important to be sible, mature individuals who are able zenship, by dictating what should but the PSAT is one of the easiest featured in the masthead: “It is the intent of the to think for themselves and make their be allowed for consumption. Stu- Board of School Directors of the School District ways to prepare. If a practice exam that School District publications be considered own decisions. dents must be responsible enough is offered, why not take it? The scores government speech for purposes of the First As a result, they should be given to make that decision on their own. Amendment and to the extent permitted by the can give students an idea of how they First Amendment.” the responsibilities and opportuni- Thus, if energy drinks were to Playwickian Policy: The policy of the Playwickian be sold in the cafeteria, students might score on the real SAT and help which shall be published as part of the masthead ties that arise from this freedom to of the newspaper shall be as follows: carry out decisions that they believe should be given that opportunity to them formulate a plan for the SAT. “Policy. Subject to applicable law and the terms, However, this poses the question conditions and limitations set forth in Policy 600 will benefit them. Because of this, the be allowed to consume the product. of the Board of School Directors of the Neshaminy choice to consume unhealthy snacks, They should be able to experience of how many students would actually School District and this policy statement, it is the policy of School District that student journalists such as energy drinks, falls squarely and enhance their independent create a study plan, taking their PSAT shall have the right to determine the content of on the shoulders of the students who choice-making skills. Healthy or scores into consideration. If a student the Playwickian. Except for advertisements, all content shall be prepared by students, subject to buy those products rather than the not, it is ultimately the student’s would make good use of this practice, editing by others. school administration itself. decision to make. Students: (a) strive to produce media based upon then taking the PSAT is a good choice. professional standards of accuracy, objectivity and In reality, the school can dictate High school is the last step The PSAT also provides the op- fairness; (b) review material to improve sentence what types of food are offered to stu- before entering the real world. portunity to qualify for a National structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation; (c) dents to force healthy eating. How- Students will soon be faced with a check and verify all facts and verify the accuracy Merit Scholarship. With the cost of of all quotations; and (d) in the case of editorials ever, students ultimately are able to plethora of decisions and opportu- or letters to the editor concerning controversial college looming over high school issues, determine the need for rebuttal comments decide for themselves what they want nities. As a result, they should be and opinions and provide space therefore if and don’t want to consume. held accountable for their own ac- students’ heads, another scholarship appropriate. As examples, and not limitations opportunity may sound like a gift to on the proper authority of school officials, the In the case of energy drinks, tions by making what they believe is following types of expression will not be approved though they are unhealthy, they the right decision. Students are then some. However, the National Merit for publication: (a) material that is obscene; (b) the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, should be offered as an option for con- forced to make their own choices Scholarship Corporation only selects artistic, political, or scientific value; (c) indecent sumption, giving students the freedom and learn from their mistakes, 7,500 finalists out of the 50,000+ stu- or vulgar language is not obscene; (d) material that violates the legal or constitutional rights of to choose among various products that which will prepare them for the real dents who take the PSAT. The chances others; (e) material that will cause a material and are sold. If energy drinks are banned, world. substantial disruption of school activities; and of receiving a scholarship are fairly (f) any other material that the school authorities then similar unhealthy snacks should Schools should not be responsi- slim, although still present. reasonably believe should be prohibited. likewise be thrown out for the same ble for regulating student consump- Within the terms, conditions and limitations of With the PSAT’s offered every reason. But such snacks, like chips and tion of energy drinks as this is the Policy 600 and this policy statement, students are year, students must consider why they free to express opinions. Specifically, a student slushies, are not banned in order to responsibility of the students to be may criticize school policy or the performance want to take the exam. Are they taking of teachers, administrators, school officials and provide variety. able to consume how much, if at all, other school employees. It’s not for schools to decide what they drink. Therefore, if students the test to appease their parents or do The viewpoints expressed by anyone in this paper shall not be deemed to be the viewpoints of the students should be eating. Instead, are to be prepared for the chal- they genuinely want extra practice and School District, any official or employee of the lenges of adulthood, they should be a chance at a scholarship? All in all, School District, or any student other than the students should decide on their own student or students who expressed the viewpoint. what they should eat. Schools can only given the same choices of an adult. it’s a personal decision. October 28, 2016 Opinion-Editorial 3 CHECK OUT MORE TEACHERS’

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Music changes through the ages By Grace Marion street life, freedom, lust, loneliness, Political causes became a com- The year is 2016, and, like partying, love and money according to mon feature in music throughout the the generations before them, the same Contently study. 1960s. Girl groups, surf music, hot rod the young people of today listen The rate at which violence was rock, psychedelic rock, progressive to music-and lots of it. Rather referenced is tied between 1965, 1985, rock, and soul all arose--in part- than walking to the local and 1995 for highest frequency. The -during this period. Soul and funk also record store, as their parents most common themes of the 1965 became quite popular. once did, today’s teens and sample were love, escape, loneli- In the 1970s, heavy metal, along young adults simply open ness, lessons and loss. The year 1985 with its subgenres of glam rock and their phones and click on brought unity, lust, nostalgia, love, country rock, came to the forefront. their icon of choice. Howev- dancing and partying. The year 1995 Outlaw country, hip hop, punk, disco, er, more has changed than brought along partying, sex, love, free- and Philly soul also became popular. just the venue. dom and street life. The same trends continued into the If art is a reflection Tied for most frequent references 80s, with hip hop reaching the top of of society, an analysis of to drugs and alcohol are 2005 and the charts, and gangster rap emerging. America’s changing music 2015, more than doubling the amount The 1990s saw grunge, and about taste has the ability to pro- of references from the 1965 and 1975 two dozen other subgenres of rock, vide insight into our shift- samples. The most common themes form in full. East Coast rap styles were ing cultural atmosphere. of the music sample from 2015 in the replaced by those of the west, and According to a study Contently study were love, partying, techno music started to become popu- by Contently, the popular lust, life, loss, and being awesome. lar. Indie and garage became the most music of the years 1995 and As time went on, many genres popular forms of rock going into the 2015 used more references developed within the United States 2000s, and contemporary, electronic, to sexual content than any and around the world. Although the and R&B eventually led to the sounds other years within the study, development of these genres was not we hear today. which studied a particular always reflected into the mainstream, In the late 1950s into the 1960s, calendar week every 10 years they still had a great effect on Ameri- Americans throughout the country between 1965 and 2015, and can society. still hopped their socks to the melo- showed a relative increase in Classical music evolved into folk dies of The Beatles, Supremes, Roll- such over time. and spiritual music prior to, and dur- ing Stones, Four Seasons, Monkees This increase in refer- ing, America’s great awakening in the and--the one and only--Elvis Presley. ences to sexual activity over 1700s, prior to its founding as a na- The following decade’s billboard hits time can be said to reflect how tion. Later, during the Civil War, both consisted of Elton John, The Bee American society has become the North and South created popular Gees, Paul McCartney and The Wings, more open about such, as is melodies for patriotic means. Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, KC shown through the University Finally, late in the 19th century, & The Sunshine Band, and Barbra of ’s NORC studies ragtime evolved. From this came jazz, Streisand. regarding Americans’ at- blues, and big band swing. In the early With the 1980s came Whitney titudes through particular 1940s, blues became the basis for Houston, Madonna, Phil Collins, Hall issues over time, which rock and roll, while jazz evolved into and Oats, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Bon shows declining rates in bebop. The 1940s also saw the first Jovi, and the Jackson 5 (minus 4). disapproval for all sexual commercial successes of appalachian After the 1980s came Mariah Carey, behaviors, excluding folk music, which would later lead to Boyz II Men, TLC, Celine Dion, Puff extramarital affairs. the development of the country music Daddy, and Monica--in addition to a Songs from 2005 played today. sixth Jackson, Janet. used more profane In the 1950s, blues led to gospel The 2000s ushered in Usher, language than any and R&B music. Latin music, brought Rihanna, Beyonce, Nelly, Ludacris, other year. The most in from Cuba, also became somewhat Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, and 50 frequent themes from popular in the 1950s, along with cajun Cent. Now, the most popular artists this year included sex, and creole tunes. are Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Adele, Eminem, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna based on how many of their singles have reached number one on the lists. These changes in popular art- istry throughout the decades may be a reflection on changing technol- ogy in the music industry throughout the decades.

4 Features October 28, 2016 Mrs.Bauerle-English Department

• “Somebody to Love” - Queen • “Miss the Misery” - Halestorm Mrs. O’Neill-Fine Arts Department Mrs. Pfaff-FCS Department • “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” - The Beatles • “Ain’t Nobody” - Chaka Khan • “Lucky” - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat • “Vehicle” - Ides of March • “Adventure of a Lifetime” - Coldplay • “Waiting for the Big One” - Femme • “She’s the One” - Bruce Springsteen • “Roll Up” - Fitz and The Tantrums Fatale • “Watermelon Man” - Herbie Hancock • “Being Alive” - Barbra Streisand • “Reverend's Son” - Barnaby Bright • “Follow You, Follow Me” - Phil Collins • “Downtown” - Petula Clark • “Hey Jealousy” - Gin Blossoms • “Kodachrome” - Paul Simon • “Hall of Fame” - The Script • “No Smoke Without a Fire” - Bad • “Betcha By Golly Wow” - The Stylistics • “I Say A Little Prayer” - Diana King Company • “Make Me Smile” -Chicago • “Yesterday Once More” - The Carpenters • “The Price of Love” - Bon Jovi • “I Wish” - Stevie Wonder • “I Will Always Love You” - Whitney • Houston “Merry-Go-Round” - Motley Crue • “Move On Up” - Curtis Mayfield • “Right Now” - Van Halen • “Sausalito Summernight” - Bruce Springsteen

Mrs.Rodgers-Guidance Department Mr. Deal-Business Department

• “Nights Like These” -Lucero • “Legend of the Mind” - Moody Blues • “Hope For Me Yet” - Marc Broussard • “Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zepplin • “Humble & Kind” - Tim McGraw • “Suffragette City” - David Bowie • “Love Somebody” - Jason Mraz • “Addicted to Love” - Robert Palmer • “Setting the World on Fire” - Kenny TEACHERS • “Orinoco Flow” - Enya Chesney (with Pink) • “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” - • “Good Rhythm” - Eric Hutchinson Billy Joel • “Best Day of My Life” - The Aquabats • “California Girls” - Beach Boys • “She Sets the City on Fire” - Gavin HIT PLAY • “Wizzards in Winter” - Trans Siberian DeGraw Orchestra • “Can’t Stop the Feeling”- Justin • “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” - Timberlake Marvin Gaye • “House of Gold”- Twenty One Pilots • “The Monster” - Eminem & Rihanna

Mr. Stoner-History Department Mr.Calderbank-Math Department • “Atomic Dog” – George Clinton • “Can I Kick” - A Tribe Called Quest • “Raw Power” - Iggy and the Stooges • “It Don’t Matter” - Donavon • “Sound and Vision” – David Bowie Frankenreiter • “Visions of Johanna” – Bob Dylan • “Nothin’ But a G Thang” - Dr. Dre feat • “These Days” – Nico Snoop Dogg • “Rebellion (Lies)” – Arcade Fire “Jump Around” - House Of Pain • • “Soldier” – Erykah Badu • “Fire” - Jimi Hendrix • “Chain Smoker” – Chance the Rapper • “Mama Said Knock You Out” - LL Cool J • “So What” - P!nk “Sunbather” - Deafheaven • • • “State of Love and Trust” - Pearl Jam “Genesis” – Grimes • “Kiss” - Prince • “10 AM Automatic” - The Black Keys

October 28, 2016 Features 5 Live action Disney classics to hit big screen By Regina Thomas interest, are Chinese.” Executives are now launching a global casting search for a Chinese actress to play Mulan. After Disney’s success from the Concerning the live action remake of “Beauty and the recent remakes of “Cinderella,” “Alice in Beast” (set to hit theaters March 17, 2017), Emma Watson Wonderland,” and “The Jungle Book,” is playing the lead role of Belle. Other cast members other beloved Disney classics such as include Dan Stevens as the Beast, Luke Evans as “Mulan,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and Gaston, and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts. Paige “The Lion King” are under production O’ Hara, the woman behind the beautiful voice and are hitting the theaters again. of Belle from the 1991 Disney classic, said the Mulan, the action-packed story of live action remake had the “perfect casting,” a Chinese girl who takes the place of according to an MTV interview. With 2016 her father in the military to defeat the being the 25th anniversary of the hit classic, Huns while pretending to be male, is a lot of focus has been brought to this film. set to be released in November 2018. Most recently, Disney announced Rumors have been floating around that that they are teaming up again with “The the love interest, Shang, will not be Jungle Book” director, Jon Favreau, to included in the film, and instead will make the live action version of “The be replaced by a European merchant. Lion King.” Many people are wondering #MakeMulanRight was even a popular though how the remake is going to be hashtag on Twitter. done since the movie consists of only When asked if she would watch wild animals. Disney claims that they are the live action “Mulan” movie if Shang going to use the same CGI technology as were replaced by a European merchant, “The Jungle Book.” Although, if the whole sophomore Hannah Whitty said, “I movie is going to be completely in CGI, guess I would try not to. “Mulan” has some believe that it shouldn’t be considered absolutely no white people in it; movies a “live action remake” at all. Aberdeen News can be good without having white cast said, “To look at (it) another way, this is Disney members too.” taking its remake strategy one step farther. However, producers put these Instead of translating animated films into live-action, rumors to rest and told “Vanity Fair” bringing them to life with some help from modern CGI that “Mulan is, and will always be, technology, this will instead be just a remake — animated the lead character in the story, and film to animated film.” No release date or casting announcement Drawing/Dorthy O’Conner all primary roles, including the love has been made yet. FX comedy “Atlanta” is fall’s new must watch By Daniel Reiss suddenly grows popular. Darius is the current police state in America, or Donald Glover has written for “Atlanta,” an FX original TV series, the wild card, who has no ambitions modern female relationships. The series shows like “30 Rock” and starred on centers around three black men trying or hopes. Throughout the series, he brings a new and current voice to TV the NBC series “Community.” Viewers to make it in the Atlanta rap scene while often sets up comedic scenes and offers media. may also be familiar with the writer and struggling with the ideas of fame and interesting insight from his strange Many current shows do not actor as the rapper “Childish Gambino.” money. and incredibly hilarious spot as a challenge the intelligence of the Glover has had a multitude of The show’s leading men are Earnest supporting character. audience, but rather they cover the careers and now has ventured into “Earn” Marks, played by the series’ Though “Atlanta” is an incredibly same mundane and overdone topics. creating and directing his first TV series. creator Donald Glover; Alfred “Paper risky show that fully embraces what “Atlanta” questions the audience and Glover has become a major force in Boi” Miles, played by original “Book it is like to be black in society, it can challenges their ideas on many different Hollywood with many people excited for of Mormon” cast member Brian Tyree appeal to any demographic because topics, including race in society and his future creative endeavors. Henry; and Darius, played by “Straight the characters and the situations are the complicated relationships between “Atlanta,” in one season, develops Outta Compton” cast member Keith authentic and real. The show goes people. an incredibly rich environment with Stanfield. into directions not many shows would, The show is authentic yet surreal, a thoroughly clear perspective, and An ambitious but business-minded including an entire episode solely including moments with a black Justin creates three likeable leads that viewers character, Earn, wants to become Paper devoted to a female side character. Bieber, black kids putting on whiteface, are willing to follow into any strange Boi’s manager. Paper Boi is creative Each episode of the series is and little kids spewing obscenities. direction. “Atlanta” is the new must and wants to stay where he is, but unique and covers a current topic, such Glover presents circumstances with watch show of this fall season. faces a quandary when one of his songs as the perception of celebrity in media, his own perspective and signature wit, making “Atlanta” feel fresh and wholly original. Falling in love with fall By Gauri Mangala and Riley Turner Fall is here. The leaves are a-changing; the wind is a-blowing; the pumpkin spice is a-brewing. So grab a special someone and celebrate the change of seasons together. Some may think that fall is great because the colder weather meets hot A couple ventures cocoa and sweaters, but they are so very wrong. The great thing about the out into fall together. weather getting colder is that all the unnecessary, blood-sucking nuisances Photo/Grace Marion that are insects are returning to the deep pits of Tartarus where they belong. So, take advantage of the end of their reign over the outdoors and be one with nature! Take a leisurely stroll through a park, go on a picnic, stargaze – the sky is literally the limit! For many people, fall points to one specific holiday: Halloween. Whether you are in for the tricks or strictly the treats, sharing the joy of Halloween with a loved one is always a fun time. Making the shortlist, we highly suggest haunted hayrides and a horror movie marathon. But, of course, whichever is chosen, a fun time is guaranteed. If your significant other is not into the frights, carve some pumpkins together or pick out a cute couple’s costume and venture to a party. Nothing is more romantic than sharing a meal with your boyfriend/girlfriend. Go pick apples and make an all-American apple pie. Get some friends together for a mock Thanksgiving; the more the merrier. The change of season also means the return of everyone’s favorite stress inducer: school. Have no fear! Every boring and somewhat painful assignment is an opportunity for some quality time with that special someone. Form a study group or work on a shared assignment you two have. The return of school also means the return of football season. Catch a game together and support Neshaminy! Take advantage of the fall weather and plan a seasonal activity with your significant other! 6 Arts & Entertainment October 28, 2016 Halloween inspires Neshaminy art students By Riley Turner mind off of things. No matter what the a demogorgon from “Stranger Autumn Larkin, a senior, has situation might be, I can always find Things,” and many other embraced her scary and quirky sides a way to draw or mess around with creepy-esque makeup designs. This along with her artistic talents to turn makeup and ignore everything else for talent has secured her a job herself into a walking halloween a while. Even in my classes, I would at Valley of Fear haunted decoration-all year long. She gained the always draw on the sides of my papers hayride as the make up artist nickname Casper from her friends, for or my arms. I drew on myself a looottt for the haunters. her spooky, friendly nature, along with the past few years in class.” She plans on attending her ghastly white complection. With With her body as her canvas, she the New York campus of Make- ever-changing hair colors and her scary- has begun to master the art of special Up Designory. Follow her on good makeup skills, she frightens and effects makeup, creating abominations Instagram @autumn_leelee intrigues all who dare to gaze upon her. like Eligos from “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” and like her on facebook. “Tim Burton has always been my biggest inspiration. My mom always loved Halloween, so I grew up watching lots of his movies and fell in love with his work more and more as I got older,” said Larkin. Artist Autumn Larkin showcases Spano potrays his mysterious With Tim Burton making the her creativity through her eerie artistic style through his drawing biggest impact on this young makeup designs. of a gas mask. artist, her style inherited some of his flare. When asked to describe Walking through the halls, traveling from art class to art class, is the disturbingly her art she responded, “Geez… talented senior Collin Spano. Since Spano was a freshman, he has been producing .I’ve gotten creepy, grotesque, some of the scariest art this high school has seen. Inspired by his mother, and dark, spooky....I guess those with the help of his favorite art teacher, Ms. Luba, he developed his signature seem about right most of the art style, which he describes as “very messy, creepy distorted, and disturbed.” time.” Over his four years in high school, he has taken nine art classes including Her creepiness has AP art, graphic design, digital art, and art major on top of countless hours and brought her through art workshops outside of school. These classes are not just for show; they have major, drawing and painting, enabled Spano to have 15 pieces of art displayed at the district art show, and advanced art 2, AP studio changed him as a person. art, and into the district art “[Art] has molded my style and personality. I can finally say who I really show, with seven pieces on am and what things mean to me through art. I love art because it is a way display since freshman to express myself in a way that no one gets otherwise,” said Spano. year. Spano plans on attending a community college to continue pursuing “I think art is really his love of art as a hobby. Although not pursuing art as a career, he isn’t a good way to get my opposed to “letting the world decide if it wants me.” Follow him and his artwork on his Instagram @GreyscaleGenerationArts. “To any aspiring artists or anyone who is interested in art, do Photo/ not ever judge others. Don’t let others change who you are. What Autumn makes the world so interesting is the different kinds of people Larkin and what they can do. So just push yourself to find out who you are. When it comes to art, keep at it; never give up-even when you’re tired of drawing or painting. One day you will find your style and your voice,” said Spano. Athletes of the Issue By Maggie Aldrich Greg Crystal DeLuca Teoh

With a total of seven wins and five Senior Crystal Teoh has been a part losses, the Neshaminy golf team is third of the volleyball family all four years in its national league. Within this group that she has attended Neshaminy. of talented players lies junior Greg Beginning the sport just five years ago, DeLuca, who holds the number one rank she’s made her mark on the team as an on the team and maintains a nine-hole outside hitter. stroke average of 39-62. This season is Teoh’s first as a “I love how much golf relates to life captain. She does a lot of helping others and how many things you learn from it out, yet she still learns new things along when you’re playing,” DeLuca says. the way. “I’ve learned teamwork and DeLuca has been playing non-club just working with others and knowing golf for his entire life and Neshaminy that I can’t do everything by myself; I golf since his freshman year. Along with need a team,” Teoh said. “They help playing golf, he manages to fit basketball pick you up whether it’s school related and schoolwork into his busy schedule. or volleyball related. It’s just really nice “Greg has a great mindset for the to have another family.” game. He has the ability to think his way “Crystal has been a great role model around the golf course and can mentally for the team because she is always ‘move on’ when he has a bad hole. Greg working so hard and is supportive,” is focused and diligent in his preparation Teoh’s teammate Isabelle Catapano Greg DeLuca, a junior, has been playing golf and truly has an appreciation and a said. “She is always trying to become Crystal Teoh, a senior, is an outside hitter for his whole life and holds the highest record passion for the game,” head coach Dave a better player and tries to make for the girls’ varsity volleyball team. This is her on the Neshaminy High School golf team. Martys said. everyone else better too.” first year as a captain. Photo/ Nina Taranenko Photo/ Nina Taranenko “Greg takes it upon himself to enter The University of Maine at Presque off season tournaments which enables Island is already interested in Teoh to him to perform at a high level during the play division three volleyball, as well high school golf season,” Martys said. as Kings College and Wentworth.Teoh “Playing with other very good players is still exploring her options and isnt is a great way to elevate your game set with where she’s attending college and prepare for the mental/emotional yet. [I’ve learned to] enjoy it while it Volleyball Golf aspect of the game.” lasts because [volleyball] goes really fast,” Teoh said. October 28, 2016 A&E/ Sports 7 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Record: 0-6 FOOTBALL Key Athletes: Rusty Kudjych, Record: 9-0; Jason Fitch, Liam Krimmel, 1st in SOL Michael Tarapchak, Key Athletes: Pat O’Connell, Dan Busch Zach Treadway, Will Dogba, GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Mason Jones Record: 4-2; 3rd in SOL Key Athletes: Kaylee McCullough, Kabrina Weaver, Becca Lehman, Shane Bishop, Abby Tomlinson Photo/JS Garber Photo/Syd White Photo/Syd White Photo/NHS Yearbook Photo via Maxene Kohler

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Record: 4-14 Key Athletes: Crystal Teoh, Olivia Lynch, Courtney Arcidiacono

GOLF Season Record: 4-4 GIRLS’ TENNIS Key Athletes: Greg Deluca, Season Record: 7-5 Chris Benvenuto, Luke Sermarini, Key Athletes: Maxene Kohler, Emily Caja, Brett Sheplock Yoona Kim, Kylie LaQuay, Elanur Altunbus Photo/Crystal Teoh

GIRLS’ SOCCER Record: 8-1-1; FIELD HOCKEY 2nd in the SOL Season Record: 10-2 Key Athletes: Key Athletes: Maggie Daeche, Emily Alexis, Riley Nyhus, Brooke Mullin Elayna Curtin, Mia Sexton BOYS’ SOCCER Record: 7-2 Key Athletes: Dan Grindrod, Jack McCourt, Chase Rider Photo/JS Garber Photo/JS Garber Photo/JS Garber Varsity football team on winning streak

By Madison Maldonado learning the different plays. We work hard every day On Friday night of the homecoming football to reach our goal for the big games Friday nights,” game Neshaminy was up against Central Bucks said junior Michael Crescenzo, who plays linebacker South High School, and the student section was and running back. roaring. At halftime, the score was 42-14. Neshami- “We expect the same thing we do every week, ny ended the night with another outstanding win. working hard in practice, and overcoming obstacles Coach Steve Wilmot has been working with the during the game. If we do that we will hopefully Neshaminy football team for 22 years. He is now in have a great outcome,” said junior Giovanni his second year as head coach. “You have to be on Figueroa, who plays right tackle and defensive your toes every week. You can’t let your guard down tackle. for one minute because every team wants to beat us, “Last year we were so close to making it to the and being 7-0 you have a little bit of a target on your final stage of the playoffs, so this year we all decided back,” he said. “The senior class is really a talented that we have to push harder to try to make it to the bunch. They’re a real high character group, although championship game,” Crescenzo said. there are not a whole lot of them, only 13 on the “Coach Jones always tells us the date Dec. 10, roster, which is small for a normal year. I think they [which is] the date for the state championship. He have been great leaders all year.” motivates us every day to be the best we can be on The team itself has a really great spirit and does the team,” said Figueroa. well overcoming challenges. “We spend most of our “You never know if you will get to the playoffs. time watching film, lifting, getting prepared, and We just take it week by week and try to match up with the team that we’re playing with, and once we “You have to be on your toes get to the playoffs that’s basically what it comes Senior Zach Treadway recieves a touchdown pass during a every week...” down to. I don’t really want to speculate how far we game against Central Bucks South High School. The team can go,” Coach Wilmot said. will play rival school Pennsbury tonight, Oct. 28 at home. -Coach Steve Wilmot Photo/JS Garber 8 Sports October 28, 2016