In this edition: Senior Poll Results, New Bands, Sports The Harborview Updates, and More! Volume 50 Edition 4 Cold Spring Harbor High School January 2012 Manuary: Food Drive For Men Model UN Takes UPENN By Christina Carmi and tion, such as the ‘eye roll’ and the Stephanie Mahder ‘stare down’, which left many com- At this year’s 28th annual petitors quivering in their shoes. Model UN conference in Phila- Our eighteen delegates each add- delphia, Pennsylvania, delegates ed unique points that contributed from our own school represented to the resolutions in their com- the countries of Israel and Sa- mittees. Model UN is a club that moa. ILMUNC (Ivy League Model requires each member to put in United Nations Conference) is extra time for researching the top- hosted by the University of Penn- ics at hand, and every member of sylvania’s own Model UN mem- our club proved prepared. Each bers, including the beautiful Alice delegate spent weeks researching Kissilenko, one of the head chairs and studying their topics, specifi- at the conference. The four-day cally from their country’s perspec- long conference brings delegates tive. The event isn’t only a way to from all over the world to rep- learn more about world relations, By Stephanie Mahder raiser called “Manuary”. This fun- each teacher shaved designs in resent a plethora of nations and although it definitely teaches you Especially during the draiser has gotten students and their beard for the final week resolve a variety of different prob- about things that you might not weeks surrounding Thanksgiv- teachers within the high school of the competition. Votes were lems that our world faces and that have known before. ILMUNC is ing and Christmas, people tend working as one, while also raising counted and Mr. Miller was the the actual United Nations hopes also about meeting new people. to be in a giving mood and are awareness for a worthy cause. ultimate winner. Mr. Phelan came to solve as well. Eighteen students People came from all over the more likely to donate to chari- Here’s how worked: in second place and Mr. Pesca from our school attended this world, including China, Japan, table organizations. During this Each teacher involved in the com- took third. The competition raised year’s conference and participat- Lebanon, Puerto Rico, and about time, food banks are loaded with petition (a total of 22 teachers!) a total of 1,553 cans. ed in committees such as UNICEF thirty different states to partici- an abundance of non-perishable didn’t shave their facial hair for The ultimate goal of the (United Nations International pate in modeling the United Na- foods that are distributed to those the entire month of January. Bins teachers was for the students and Children’s Fund), UNHCR (Unit- tions. Outside of committee, you in need. were placed at the front of the community to become more in- ed Nations High Commissioner have the opportunity to meet new But what about after the school, one bin for each teacher. volved in charities in order to help for Refugees), SOCHUM (Social people and learn about their cul- holidays when the food runs out? Each bin had a picture of the people who are struggling to put Humanitarian and Cultural Aid), ture while they learn about yours. How will people in poverty feed teacher on it that was updated food on the table. And of course SPECPOL (Social, Political, and Outside of committee, themselves? Fortunately, three weekly. Students voted for the it was entertaining along the way Decolonization) etc. there were plenty of ways for the social studies teachers at our teacher(s) of their choice by put- seeing all the crazy beards. Model UN is an academ- delegates to spend their free time. school recognized this problem ting non-perishable food items in Thanks to all who par- ic simulation of the actual United Whether it was ordering pizza and and decided to jump into action. the corresponding bin. 1 item = 1 ticipated, you helped out a great Nations. This program is not chicken wings in the early hours Mr. Pesca, Mr. Topping, and Mr. vote. cause! quite a form of debate. Students of the morning, sightseeing, or Schiffmacher have started a fund- At the end of the month, participate in formal discussions starting “C-S-H” chants on a reg- that discuss topics in current ular basis, the delegates definitely events, international relations, had a good time. On the last night diplomacy, and United Nations of the conference, the UPenn stu- Midterm Week agenda. Each school is assigned a dents ran a Delegate Dance to cel- country that they represent, and ebrate a job well done. And a job By Mimi McCann and Sophie Exams can be back to back in ing an exam can be used to study there are either single or double well done it was indeed. CSH’s Sacknoff multiple classes, or spread out for the rest of the tests throughout The period between over multiple days because 40 the week. It is also plausible that delegations in each committee. own James Toomey received a Christmas Break and February minutes doesn’t allow for a com- these non-testing hours can be Delegates work together based on “Verbal Commendation” for his Break is one of the most stressful plete exam. Even without these used for extra help sessions with their country’s ideals and inter- excellent speeches in Disarma- times of the year. At the begin- hectic schedules, studying for teachers. ests. Similar opinions are taken ment and International Security ning of the year, many syllabi dis- midterms proves almost impos- As classes become in- into account and resolutions are (DISEC). Alyssa Healey, Stepha- cuss having midterms; however, sible with the continuation of the creasingly more difficult, mid- proposed based on the topics at nie Mahder, and Barry Lites also the dates are never specified. To- regular course load. Each day, we terms are a huge factor in second hand. At the end of the four-day received an award for “Best Danc- ward the end of January and the get the same amount of work as semester grades. These tests are conference, the nations in each ers” in UNICEF after displaying beginning of February teachers usual, as well as other unit tests to placed at the end of the quarter, committee vote as a body as to a choreographed master piece to arbitrarily announce impending study for. Simply put, there is not and students have no other op- what resolution they would theo- the song “Rack City” (the clean finals in classes, usually with less enough time to be reviewing mul- portunity to make up their grades. retically like to be passed and version). Congratulations to all than three weeks notice. In order tiple chapters a night in all core With so much other work being despite differences in opinions, the delegates and we wish you the to avoid this, most schools have subjects. assigned at this time, no one is each resolution tends to take into best of luck in future conferences. a week dedicated to midterm ex- A majority of schools in adequately prepared for the tests. account something that every na- The delegates would like ams. surrounding areas have a desig- Being that the midterm serves as tion agrees upon. to specifically thank their amazing With the current system, nated “exam week”. Much like a midyear review of material that Despite the fact that we chaperone, Mr. Natale, for escort- students have to endure exceed- finals time, each subject is desig- will be on the final, it is more logi- were one of the smallest schools ing them on this trip. He was a ingly stressful weeks in prepara- nated an allotted time period to cal to allow students enough time represented at this year’s confer- great support system for each and tion for exams. The end of the give a midterm exam. This en- to study to full capacity. Further- ence, our delegates ripped up the every delegate and contributed quarter is always difficult because sures that each day there is only more, students would be better competition. We were able to uti- his own input in all topics. teachers want to end topics, get one exam being given, and that served by a test that is similar in lize different forms of intimida- in enough points, and squeeze in the specific teacher has enough of length and format to an end of the last bit of information. At the a time frame to give a lengthy test the year assessment. Inserting a end of first semester, students are that covers all of the material. The midterm week would be beneficial attempting to hand in all of their days on which one does not have both to students’ stress levels and work and study for tests while si- to go in to take a test, as well as the their grades. multaneously juggling midterms. remainder of the day after finish- What Happened To The Paper? By John Toomey that many stories. Sure there are are forced to stick mostly to opin- As our avid readers have sports and clubs, but there is only ion in order to keep old news in- undoubtedly noticed, we here at so much you can write about those teresting but in this day and age, the Harborview have not released two subjects. We need excitement. politics and the election of 2012 is a paper since the Homecoming And you need excitement too. dominating the news world. This edition. As guilty as we are, this It’s February; a month is a high school. We can’t vote and lack of a newspaper cannot be full of school and bereft of long while some of you might find it in- blamed entirely on us. In fact it is weekends. Doing something excit- teresting, politics bore me. I also your fault, reader. ing will wake you up, put new life have no desire to be beaten up for Catch CSH’s Do something we can in you, and maybe even get your my political views. write about! name in this wonderful paper. No, So please, unless you Barnum Feb- We are here to tell the I am not telling you to do some- want to read this exact same ar- stories of the events going on thing crazy or illegal, and nothing ticle in every edition of the pa- in this high school that we call dangerous either, just something per from now until the end of the ruary 3rd, our own. Unfortunately, due to that we can write about. year, let’s bring some stories back the size, there aren’t that many Our lack of paper is also into Cold Spring Harbor. events. As a result, there aren’t the rest of the world’s fault. We 4th, and 5th! Harborview January Edition 50 Years of Athletics Top 5 New Year’s Resolution By Laura Schipper played a big part in the social dy- Here at Cold Spring namic of our school. Harbor we have all heard the In 1990, the girl’s la- name Ralph Whitney before, but crosse team participated in the does anyone really know who he first ever Long Island Champion- is? When asked this question, the ship. The girls defeated Hunting- most common student response ton High School with a victory of is, “our field house is named af- 15-2. In 1994, both softball and ter him.” This is true, but Ralph baseball captured the county title. Whitney did many things for this It was the first time in Cold Spring school that today go unnoticed. Harbor’s history that these sports Whitney, once the ath- were the Nassau County Class “C” letic director and varsity baseball Champions. coach, had high hopes for Cold Ice Hockey had its first Spring Harbor. Because of Whit- season in 1973. They practiced at ney’s enthusiasm and assistance, the Huntington Winter Club. The Cold Spring Harbor made his- program had a rough start be- tory in 1963 with the official open- cause many of the players were in- ing of the Ralph Whitney Field experienced, but high enthusiasm House. It was the first of its kind kept the program going. Crew to be built on Long Island, and gained varsity status in 1992, and the second field house to be built began the season well with victo- on the East Coast. The Seahawks ries at the Long Island Champion- took immense pride in the proj- ship and Mercer County regatta. ect. Students and teachers took A Long Island Champi- an active role in the development onship win put boys’ basketball on process and everyone was eager to the map in 1995. Scoring around see the final product. Whitney was 40 points per game, Wally Szcer- responsible for many of the plans, biak led the team. With help from and he was very excited because it the other starting seniors, the bas- By Jade Rechler and Sophie ery week… Well, the list just keeps and better person: This is the best gave athletes the chance to prac- ketball team developed a cama- Sacknoff going. Unless you’re planning on resolution to have, but it is admit- tice on rainy days. The final prod- raderie that Cold Spring Harbor Number 1: I’m going to skipping out on personal hygiene tedly unrealistic. There is no pos- uct included a lacrosse cage, three had never seen before. Similarly, work out more: Let’s be real, this or meals, it seems like there is no sible way to turn into someone tennis courts, a softball diamond, the girl’s basketball team became may work out for the month of way to cut it down. By the time we without faults and never be rude basketball nets and courts, an in- Nassau County Class “C” cham- January, but then you’ll realize even think to look at a clock it is to another. Most of the time, our door track, and a loft that hosts pions in 1995 for the first time in it’s just not worth it. It’s the win- always, by some kind of magic, far rude comments are directed to- gymnastics and wrestling. With- CSH history. The girls lost only ter and you won’t be in shorts or past when we were planning on wards friends or family, and usu- out Ralph Whitney, Cold Spring one game that season, and made a bathing suit for months. After a going to sleep. The advice here is ally meant to be humorous; how- Harbor athletics would not be it all the way to the Southeast Re- few weeks, the gym will be empty to rack up sleep on the weekends ever, this doesn’t make them hurt what they are today. His drive for gional Finals. and the few people who work out and learn to love the taste of cof- less. The logic here is that some- accomplishment and his interest Boy’s lacrosse was ini- all year round will be free to use fee. times you just have to lash out, or in Cold Spring Harbor has had a tially coached by Tom Kohm, any machine again. Number 4: I’m going make a sarcastic comment so ev- lasting effect and is much appre- and it was the first sport at Cold Number 2: Second se- to be more organized: This goes eryone can have a laugh. This kind ciated by all members of the com- Spring Harbor to play in the of- mester, I’m getting straight A’s: hand in hand with doing better in of behavior will never permanent- munity. ficial Suffolk County league. All This is the promise you make to school. For the same reasons, it’s ly be changed, especially by high Throughout the years, other sports began playing with yourself in hopes that your par- just too difficult. We all have our school students, but that doesn’t Cold Spring Harbor has excelled a non-league schedule and were ents will finally leave you alone if habits, and throwing our shoes, mean we can’t pick and choose in many different athletic sports. slowly entered into the league. you bring home a good grade. It clothes, and books into a pile is those moments to hold back. Today, we compete in Nassau Today, CSH has many sounds great in theory, but then one of them. When the bell rings After reading this, most of County Class “C” Championships. successful sport teams, and our you realize how long it actually and your teacher is handing out you may have realized that these Cold Spring Harbor students of- school has a lot of individual tal- takes to get your homework done the homework packet, it’s bound goals are unattainable. The point ten spend their weekends attend- ent as well as a lot of dedication and study for tests. Once the sleep to end up shoved into your assign- of this list is not to be cynical, but ing games and cheering on their and school spirit. deprivation sets in something has ment pad or tucked into a folder, to highlight that the most impor- classmates. Athletics have always to go, and usually it is the time not to be moved or found again. In tant New Year’s resolution is to you’ve begun to invest in school- the way of school, the only way to be practical. Having goals that are work. retain all handouts is to keep them too large will make them seem im- Number 3: Speaking of in one gigantic folder that grows practical and too far out of reach. Bye Bye Stores The pragmatic thing is to make sleep, I’m going to get more: It al- constantly. Social plans always smaller goals in each area that ways seems like the 24 hours we seem to get tied together as well. may eventually lead you to the have in a day just aren’t enough. You think you have a full week- larger goal you hope to achieve, There are those mandatory things end, only to realize all your plans without making you feel badly such as school and sports practice; are at the same time in different for not accomplishing anything. factor in the all important extra- places. There has to be a way to Throughout 2012, take small curricular activities, homework, better this, maybe we should start steps toward big goals and your texting, phone calls, facebook using that iCalendar app? life will improve. stalking, and those TV shows that Number 5: This year, I must be seen at a certain time ev- am going to be a generally nicer

By Shanna Grant agreement with their landlord. 70 Years Since Pearl Harbor Stores across Long Is- I remember spending By Christina Carmi running. ments on our membership and land are shutting their doors to hours in Toys-R-Us when I was Over half a century ago, This disbanding of the on our board,” said Mr. William customers as they find themselves little, pushing all the buttons on our country was attacked by the organization was inevitable, yet Muehleib, the national president entangled more and more in the the musical toys and playing with Imperial Japanese Navy on the the main concern of those who of the association. In other words, worsening economy. Landlords all the scooters and bikes. I would morning of December 7th, 1941. are still alive is that the event that there just aren’t enough survivors raise rents; customers stop shop- go into Toys-R-Us with my mom 2,402 innocent American citizens changed and define their lives to continue to fill the positions of ping; products don’t sell; stores while my dad waited for the Chi- lost their lives, and 1,282 were will merely be a chapter in a his- president, vice president, treasur- suffer and close. nese take-out next door or bought wounded. Following the attack, tory textbook. Soon, there won’t er and secretary. According to the Long a card in Hallmark. My first Mp3 members of the Pearl Harbor Sur- be anyone who can go to schools We were all taught about Island Press, five Waldbaum’s player and video game came from vivors Association have gathered and committees to detail their ac- the events that took place on De- across Long Island are closing. Of Toys-R-Us. It is hard to imagine to commemorate the spark that counts on that horrific day. Chil- cember 7th, 1941, but for most of these five stores, one happens to the local Toys-R-Us – the place drew us into World War II. This dren are growing up without true us, we were merely taught the be the local Waldbaum’s in Turn- of so many childhood memories – year, the 70th anniversary, will knowledge of what Pearl Harbor facts. As time passes, there will pike Plaza, Huntington Station. going out of business. mark the last year that the survi- was, and the significance it had on be less and less survivors to tell The other four closures will be in Barnes and Noble has vors will gather and remember the thousands of families and our na- firsthand accounts of the events Commack, Rockville Centre, Lake been an ever prevalent part of the lives lost on that terrifying day in tion as a whole. The Association that they witnessed. As younger Ronkonkoma, and West Babylon. broader Huntington community 1941. With the reality that much was founded in 1958 with a list generations get older, ‘Pearl Har- According to the Hun- for as long as I can remember. It time has passed, and the fact that of 28,000 members, all of whom bor’ becomes less meaningful. We tington patch, the local Hunting- is a national chain that sells all many of those who are still alive were military officers who had must continue to inform them of ton Toys-R-Us is also permanent- kinds of reading materials, from are either very old or not in the been on the island of Oahu on the the attack that took so many lives, ly shutting its doors. Within the magazines to review books, and best health conditions, the asso- day of the attack. As of September changed so many families, and same shopping center, Barnes and attracts business from people of ciation will disband on December 1st, the membership had fallen to pushed our country into the Sec- Noble closed right after Christ- all ages. With the loss of Barnes 31st. According to the New York 2,700. “With the advanced age ond World War. We must be the mas. The two stores are both and Noble, many customers are Times, Harry R. Kerr, the director and ill health of our membership voice for those who are no longer rented by the same landlord, and going to be forced to go all the of the Southeast unit, even said and the declining numbers of alive to speak for themselves and according to Newsday.com, the way to East Northport before himself that there weren’t enough members, it was obvious that we share their experiences and ac- reason for their closure is because they reach another of these major survivors to keep the organization could not continue the require- counts. the stores could not reach a rental chains. Harborview January Edition Pretty Little Liars: Show vs. Senior Polls By Peri Colon The senior polls are out already. The winners Book for the class of 2012 are… Most Scholarly: Kelly Anne Sherlock and William Smith Most Musical: Julia Biedry and Jacob Lisabeth Likely Politician: Jane Meyer and James Toomey Most Artistic: Alexandra Monks and Evan Cirino Best Hair: Ashton Mallardi and Joseph Limongelli Cutest Couple: Julie Auersperg and Mark Hendel Chatterbox: Danielle Cox and Matthew Hendel Most Athletic: Victoria Kotowski and Kevin Porzelt Best Dressed: Margaret Andrea and Sean Doyle Most School Spirit: Gabrielle Doria and William Xiao Best Friends: Theodore Gold and Alex Fontini and Devon Heise and Alexandra DeBellis Huntington’s Newest

By Avery Bandoian and Lizzy girls deepest darkest secrets, he who “A” (the mysterious stalker in Edition: The Para- Libretti or she is a psychopath who will the novels) is. With the wake of popu- do anything, including murder, to “The flashbacks are my larity trailing the new show, Pret- get what he or she wants. favorite part” says Keara Walford, ty little Liars, every teenage girl “I don’t like to read, “The TV is show is way more obvi- mount in America seems to be obsessed. there’s no time.” says Olivia Ngai, ous who ‘A’ is.” Keara goes on to Everyone knows this show is a fan of the television show. say that she first started watching based of a series by Sara Shepard, We get that making free the shows but needed more “PLL” but few have actually read it. space in your schedule is difficult, so she began to read the books, In our opinion, the books but if you spend an hour watch- she still watches the shows, but and the show are completely dif- ing the show, we think you should likes the literature much more. ferent. They may have the same do the same with the book. The Adults are always com- characters and basic plot, but the books are intense, and keep you plaining that kids of our genera- details are entirely separate. “The turning the pages. The best part tion need to read more. We think books have more meat” says one is that if you are starting from the that reading the books will get fan. beginning of the series, you never your parents off your back for not The books and show fol- have to wait for a book to come reading and you will have fun do- low four girls in rural Rosewood, out. Unlike the show, there is no ing it. So do yourself a favor and Pennsylvania. They are being set amount of the mystery that pick up the books. Not only will stalked by the mysterious char- you can figure out in one sitting. you strengthen your brain with acter “A” after the death of their The books are some of the complex mysteries, but you’ll friend Allison. The story includes the most detailed stories we have also get a new view on the Pretty all the drama of the girl’s ordi- ever read. They describe every as- Little Liars situation. nary life plus the drama of being pect from head to toe. Sara Shepa- stalked by a mysterious character. rd also does a great job of tricking The “A” character knows all the you into believing that you know

just legally but personally as well. She discussed the harmful effects Social Host Law of alcohol on the still-developing minds of teenagers and empha- sized the importance of being a leader to bring about positive change among friends. These sub- jects were just a prerequisite to her main discussion; social host- ing and the providing of alcohol by parents to minors. Though shocking to some, Rice argues that this is one of the more preva- By Lizzy DeFelice the use of 344 spaces at the Long lent sources of underage drinking The Paramount, which Island Rail Road station, from on Long Island. opened earlier this year on Sep- which it runs free trolleys on per- Rice clarified the in- tember 30th, is exactly what the formance nights, and 217 more at creased penalties for parents who town of Huntington needed. The a lot on Elm Street, and at Town allow underage drinking to occur theater is able to accommodate up Hall. at their houses, after telling mul- to 1,555 audience members with On the positive side tiple stories in which such circum- seating and general admission many of the restaurants are seeing stances has led to the death of a and is sure to keep busy. an increase in business especially minor. While the first offense only The interior was trans- before the shows. warrants a fine, repeat offenders formed and now includes exposed The new theater has al- can actually receive extended jail brick walls, graffiti-style artwork, ready presented the country star time. The District Attorney paint- and loge seating areas that are Willie Nelson, rock bands like the By Alex Fontini punishment for offenders much ed each statement in clear terms, suspended from the ceiling. The Pixies and the Goo Goo Dolls and District Attorney Kath- harsher than it had been previ- leaving little room for ambiguity. ceiling itself features metal beams even Panic! At The Disco and All leen M. Rice arrived at Cold ously. She has also created a sepa- She warned the parents in atten- and a pair of huge exhaust fans Time Low. Performers will only Spring Harbor High School im- rate court for the persecution of dance that it is not their place to dating from the 1920s, adding to get better since it has arranged mediately after an appearance on those charged with DWI’s, which befriend their children. She feels the trendy industrial look. There to book performers through Live the Today Show. Rice was invited deals with thousands of cases that they need to be parents above are three different bars for re- Nation, the concert producer that to speak to the school about un- each year. With these steps, Rice all else, and that this role is be- freshments, one in the back and also books shows into the Nassau derage drinking, and more spe- has developed a reputation of be- coming neglected. two on each side of the dance floor Coliseum, the NYCB Theater at cifically, the involvement of par- ing one of the fiercest adversaries After the speech, re- which makes it easier for concert Westbury and the Nikon at Jones ents hosting underage drinking in of drunk-driving on Long Island. sponse around the school was goers to be helped. Beach Theater. their homes. Thus, all matters involved with mixed. Many students felt that One of the biggest prob- Now that we have the Rice was elected in 2006 the illegal consumption of alcohol she came across as cold, while lems and downsides of the loca- Paramount, we won’t have to take and immediately placed drunk are very relevant to Rice’s agenda. teachers felt she was frank about tion of the paramount is parking. a train to the city anymore to see driving as her top priority. In her Both Rice’s speech and an issue that requires directness. As we all know, it’s nearly impos- our favorite DJ, band, musician, time as District Attorney, she im- message were straightforward. Either way, her words definitely sible to find parking in the village or singer. The Paramount is a plemented a drunk-driving edu- She began by outlining the con- demanded attention from all especially on a busy weekend. New York City venue located right cation program in Nassau Coun- sequences of underage drinking, viewers. Thankfully, the paramount is in our own home town. ty schools, and also made the stating that they are harsh not paying the town $9,000 a year for Harborview January Edition CSH Entertainment Wanted: A New Pop Band Keeping Time

By John Toomey sumes, all this winding its way to the happy and satisfying ending. “A small gem of a novel”- To more accurately Kirkus Reviews judge this book, I have broken it Keeping Time, by up and into four categories; plot, writing, coming author Stacey McGlynn, characters and characterization was recently published through and originality. Random House. Since its publica- The plot of this story tion, it has received awards and sounds pretty basic: an elderly recognitions such as the Barnes woman trying to prove she can and Noble Discover pick and a still live on her own in the world. starred review from Kirkus. It was However, it is much more com- also selected for Target’s Emerg- plex. Elisabeth thinks her hus- ing Authors. band is a criminal. Elisabeth’s The storyline follows mother hates Daisy. Elisabeth’s Daisy Phillips, an elderly widow son, Michael, quit the piano even living alone. One of her two sons though he was once a virtuoso. tries to convince Daisy to move There is quite a lot to this story. into a retirement home, con- Sometimes touching, often times cerned that she can no longer care hilarious. While it was occasion- for herself. She stubbornly re- ally a bit too hectic with the story fuses even though that same son drifting away from Daisy and her is moving away from Liverpool quest a bit too much, I give this and won’t be able to see or help book a 4.0 for plot. her as often. Determined to prove The next category is that she can care for herself and writing. Stacey McGlynn has an put her son’s fears to rest, Daisy interesting new style. Very often hires a young boy to mow the lawn the sentences of narration are in- By Caitlin Yaccarino has been greatly successful and The band is becoming and ends up rolling around in the complete with only a subject and and Christina Carmi has reached number four in the increasingly popular in the United mud with him, trying to free the a gerund. “Daisy, not replying.” The Wanted is an up and United Kingdom. States and will go on a brief tour lawnmower. She also tries to fix “Michael, looking up...” While this coming pop group of British and Jayne Collins orga- in America. They will be visiting her dripping shower head. Things writing style may aggravate some Irish artists. They just recently nized a mass audition in 2009, Orlando, Washington DC, Phila- were going well with this until the readers, I found that after a few released their chart-topping new which grouped together the five delphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, basement flooded and the fuse pages I didn’t realize it was there single, “Glad You Came”. The members of The Wanted. Collins Dallas, Salt Lake City, San Diego, box exploded, electrifying the wa- anymore. Of course, there were band consists of Max George, Jay is most known for assembling and Los Angeles. ter and trapping Daisy on a lad- some instances where it was glar- McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, the groups, On January 22nd, the der. Breaking her back should be ingly obvious, taking away from Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes The Saturdays band will be performing at Ir- the last straw for sending her into the description you would want in and is based in London, England. and Parade. The group’s produc- ving Plaza in New York City. This a retirement home, but it isn’t. a story. Still, a 4.3 for writing. The band’s debut single, ers are Guy Chambers, Taio Cruz, will be a great opportunity for While doing her plumb- Characters their charac- “All Time Low”, was released in and Steve Mac. The Wanted per- New Yorkers to witness the up ing, Daisy discovers some boxes terization can often ruin a book July of 2010 and was the number formed their single, “Loose My and coming band and their tal- in the basement with her dead entirely. Luckily, this was not one single in the United Kingdom Mind” on the show The X Fac- ent. Tickets are currently thirty husband’s things, their two sons’ the case in this book. No charac- for one week. Their studio album, tor. The song is currently num- five dollars but will be increasing baby blankets, and a watch in- ter was too perfect, no character “The Wanted”, was released on ber nineteen on the UK Singles in price, so hurry and buy tickets scribed by Arthur Rubenstein. It was stereotypically evil. Each and October 25th, 2010. The album Chart. soon. is then revealed that during World every one of them had internal War II, Daisy loved an American conflict and motivation for their soldier and that watch served as actions. I give a 4.5 for these like- their engagement ring. It is also able characters. Little Bee revealed that, after writing to each The final category is By Chrstina Carmi corporates a fair amount of flash- The full story is more complex, other for some time once the war originality. Again, simply put, the Little Bee is a Nigerian backs to slowly give his readers though, and Cleave gives it to us was over, her boyfriend, Michael, story might not sound that origi- orphan who has learned to talk pieces to the puzzle of how their with sympathy. What unfolds be- disappeared. nal, but it is. It is not simply an old like the Queen. She is a refuge lives intertwine and to show how tween them in a few short weeks Arthur Rubenstein is lady looking for a lost love; it is an who has been detained in an im- it relates to present-day. Little as they struggle to right worlds an incredibly gifted pianist as old lady discovering a new side migration detention center for Bee herself is much less inter- turned upside down is surprising, was Michael, who was striving to of her family, easing old hatreds, two years after narrowly escap- ested in purpose than in sur- yet thoroughly heart-warming. become a concert pianist so he and fixing family problems. I give ing a traumatic fate on a Nigerian vival, and as such, her character Little Bee is a book could support Daisy. With the Ru- it a 4.0 for originality. beach. This young woman, who comes off as the more realistic which is heartbreaking in many benstein inscription, the watch is Average that out and you has been recently freed, shares a and thoughtful of the two. Sarah, ways. Despite revealing the dark very valuable and Daisy becomes get a 4.2, a very respectable score. dark past with Sarah, side of humanity in his determined to return the watch While this was a good a young mother who story, Cleave also shows to Michael or his family if he has book, I would not recommend it is also a British edi- that there are good people died. Having cousins on Long Is- to everyone. The story of an old tor. They first meet in the world. The world land, Daisy makes the trip, staying lady may bore many young read- on a beach in Nigeria, may have evil, but it also with hectic mother Elisabeth and ers and the action and conflict where Sarah is vaca- has hope and goodness. her many children. Once there, were more laid back. I will admit tioning with her hus- My favorite character in the reader is immediately brought it was completely out of my nor- band, Andrew. Their the book was not either of into the craziness of the family’s mal genre, but I enjoyed it none- trip was an effort to the women, but Charlie – everyday life, internal conflicts, theless. save their marriage af- the little boy who refuses and the quest to find Michael re- ter an affair, and their to take off his Batman cos- brief encounter has tume. Not only does Char- haunted each woman lie represent the innocence for two years. Now in the world, but he is also together, they face a symbolic of future hope. disturbing past and an Chris Cleave is a col- uncertain future with umnist for The Guardian the help of Sarah’s newspaper in London. His four-year-old son, debut novel, Incendiary, Charlie. In this well- was published in 2006 and written, heart-warm- soon after was made into ing novel, Little Bee, a movie starring Michelle Chris Cleave works Williams. Inspired by his his magic and teaches childhood in West Africa, the two women how this novel, Little Bee, be- to help each other. A came an international moral compass allows bestseller and captivated each woman, and the many with Cleave’s power- reader, to believe that ful diction and moral les- even in the face of un- sons. Although in a way speakable odds, hu- quite harsh at points, the manity can prevail. overall meaning that the The story alternates be- meanwhile, has a life that invites novel sends to its readers is one tween the perspectives of these envy: a smart husband, an ador- that will keep readers thinking two women, who both face dif- able son, a satisfying adulterous even after they are done with it. ficulties in their lives. Cleave- in affair and a glamorous career. Harborview January Edition CSH Entertainment The Guns of the South One Direction plot gets weighed down by politics and diplomacy, creating a bor- ing middle section. However, it speeds up again at the end lead- ing to my rating of 3.5 out of 5 for plot. The writing is, as pre- dicted, very good, as is the re- search. Turtledove manages to create this world of time travel and men from the future by taking the real historic world and putting it in so that it becomes believable. I found myself ignoring the fact that he could have easily had the South win the civil war in a dif- ferent, more realistic way to enjoy what was written. Only thinking back did I realize how invincible and overpowering the men from the future year of 2014 really are. By Avery Bandoin 2011. The song instantly made it Turtledove has a tendency to re- Do you like British peo- to #1 on UK single chart, and it’s peat himself a lot, both with plot ple? Do you like pop music? Do a huge hit with teenagers in the elements, single statements, and even events. This hurt the good you like boy bands? Are you a United States. The song has the parts in the beginning and end of person? Do you live in America? right amount of pop and sounds the book and further slowed the If you answered “yes” to any of a little like the song “Summer middle section of the book. There- these questions then you will like Loving” from the 1978 movie, fore, I give a 3.7 for writing. the brand new band One Direc- Grease, but it is still amazing. This book isn’t very orig- tion and their CD “Up All Night”. Shortly after unveiling inal- many people, historians and One Direction first their first single, One Direction not, have contemplated what the made their mark on UK’s The X debuted their next single “Gotta world would be like if the South Factor. One Direction consists Be You” on November 13, 2011. had emerged victorious. I must of five boys Niall Horan, Zayn This of course was a huge hit with admit though, South Africans Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, the band’s growing fan base. warping through time to help the and Louis Tomlinson. Each of Their album “Up All South win was an original way to the boys tried out for The X Fac- Night” came out on November do it- strange and unbelievable, but still original. It gives a new tor for the boys’ single category, 21, 2011. The album has 13 great view of the civil war and points but none of the boys made it. songs. When the album hit the out that many people in the mod- A guest judge on the show sug- UK Album Chart it was number ern day world we live in are more gested to the boys come together two. It sold 138,631 copies, the racist than those of the Confed- to make on band and One Direc- highest for a number two album eracy during the civil war. The tion was born. They then quali- in 2011. It also has been on the By John Toomey With the addition of the book asks the whether the South fied in the group section of the top of the charts all around the “…an entertaining and intelligent AK-47, the South begins to win was fighting for slavery or for in- show. One Direction crushed the world. ride back to a past that never more and more battles, for these dependence in general. I give it a competition throughout the ten One Direction is bring- was.” - The Washington Times men have a seemingly unlimited 3.9 for originality. supply of guns and ammunition. week show. They were the only ing back boy pop bands. They The last category is char- group to make it to the final show have the potential to be one of Published back in 1993 Soon, General Lee finds out why acters. The characters, many of where they came in third place. the classics one day (like the by popular alternate history au- these men have what they have. whom are actual historical figures, One Direction’s first thor Harry Turtledove, The Guns It is as most readers would have are well developed. General Lee Backstreet Boys and N’Sync) of the South, a civil war novel, was guessed: they are from the future. was a main character, as was an- single “What Makes You Beauti- with their great songs. met with both positive and nega- The problem with this other soldier named Nate Caudell ful”, came out on September 11, tive responses. I have read Turtle- book is that if you think about it that gave the perspective of the dove in the past and, reasonably too much, the ridiculousness of it war from a fighter. There was satisfied with those books,- de will overwhelm you. A time ma- also a female soldier disguised as cided to try this one. It was a very chine can be accepted to a certain a man that Turtledove probably pleasant read. extent, but when more men from placed in to make sure that not all The story begins mid- the future come with this seem- the characters were male, while civil war, told in part by General ingly unlimited supply of guns, also throwing in that romantic Lee as he faces defeat to the north. ammunition, and futuristic build- element. This character’s story- Conditions are harsh, supplies ing materials with which they line was as developed as everyone and soldiers are low; General Lee build houses of their own, it gets else’s so her presence didn’t re- needs a miracle. And that miracle a little too unbelievable. ally seem all that irrational. I give comes in the form of a man with Again, I have divided the this book a 4.0 for characters and an interesting accent, strange book into four categories; plot, characterization. clothes, new types of food, and writing, originality, and charac- Those scores average out most importantly a new gun called ters. The plot, if you overlook cer- to a 3.775, a score I think this book the AK-47. The Confederates are tain flaws, runs smoothly and is deserves. It was an enjoyable read amazed at this new gun and at the very enjoyable. The parts leading and I would recommend it to any price for which these strange men up to the Southern victory is quite lover of history, the civil war era, are selling them. exciting but once they do win, the or war-related fiction. Must Have iPhone Apps Tope CSH iPhone Apps Hanging With Friends and Temple Run (left to right) By Daniella Rizos and Lizzy their floors to sell the products. ing a temple, when all of a sudden of the popular board game, Scrab- game! I like playing with people Libretti Bitizens may come to your build- you find wild, man-eating, crazy ble. Players compete against their who I don’t really know as an op- Top 5 iPhone apps Cold ing at any time and request to go monkeys chasing you. What do friends or a random opponent. portunity to make new acquain- Spring Harbor students are going to a certain floor. They will use you do? Surrender? No. You’re This game can get irritating when tances!” says sophomore Avery crazy over! the elevators, which are slow at an explorer. You don’t want to you find your competition us- Bandoian. Hanging with Friends Tiny Tower: We rated this first but if you save your bux you die, so you run. Through a series ing a “cheat app” which tells you is similar to hangman, where 7.5/10 can get upgraded ones that will go of twists and turns, you manage the word that will be the highest players use multiple letters to cre- Tiny tower is a game faster. Some bitizens that come to to prevent the primates from de- scoring. There is, however, a chat ate a word for the other opponent where players try to build a tower your building are called VIPs. The vouring you. But they’re still be- feature where players can com- to guess. You must guess letters with all different floors. The floors VIPs do many different things, hind you, don’t trip, two trips kill municate with each other. This in order to try and figure out the a person can build are residential, one of them takes three hours off you. Don’t crash into the fire or game can be dull, considering you unknown word. You get a certain creative, retail, recreation, ser- stocking, another one takes three run into the tree trunk, you need have to wait for your competitor number of “strikes” that depends vice, and food. The residential hours off construction, and there jump and slide your way through to make a move. This may be the on the length of the word, so be floors are for getting bitizens to is one that increases the amount these obstacles. Every time you reason players continue to play. careful which letters you choose. live in your building and work for of items sold and a real-estate die, you receive more coins to Sometimes you don’t want to con- As a bonus, players can connect you. If you tap on one of the biti- agent that brings bitizens to your purchase upgrades in the store. stantly play a game, so it’s nice to Facebook so they don’t need to zens, you can see their rating in a residential floors. The great thing Although this game has fabulous that you get a break. You can also go through the trouble of finding job type and what their dream job about this game is that it is a pro- graphics, its sensory can become play multiple games at once. out each other’s usernames. Like is. Putting bitizens in their dream gressive game so you don’t have frustrating when you do not make Hanging With Friends: We Words with Friends, these games job will make the number of items to constantly play it. However, the move you intended. But be rated this 9.2/10 are not continuous, which is both to stock increase while keeping the game may get a little annoying warned! This game is highly ad- This has become a Cold a pro and a con. the cost the same. The rest of with all the waiting. dictive, bum-bum-bum. Spring Harbor phenomenon. Stu- the floors help you earn money to Temple Run: We rated this Words With Friends: We rat- dents are playing with any com- build more floors. In order to earn 9.5/10 ed this 8/10 petitor they can find. “There are money, the players must stock Imagine you are explor- This game is a variation many glitches, but it’s a really fun Harborview January Edition What is SAPP? CSH is Educated on Addictions By Peri Colon drinking parties and gatherings drugs and alcohol seem tolerable. For the past three weeks, in which adults allow underage She played songs such as “Shots” CSH 9th graders have been tak- drinking of alcohol or alcoholic by LMFAO, which she viewed as ing a Substance Abuse Preven- beverages. This law applies to a recipe book for drinks, “Empire tion Program, otherwise known parents and adults over the age of State of Mind” by Jay-Z featuring as SAPP. Through these informa- 18 allowing alcohol consumption Alicia Keys, which states “MDMA tive sessions, students learn about by people under the age of 21. This got you feeling like a champion, the dangers and consequences law applies to adults who are re- the city never sleeps better slip of drug, alcohol, and substance sponsible for allowing the parties you an ambient”, and “Blame It” abuse. Although most of the ma- or gatherings at somewhere that by Jaime Foxx. She then showed terial isn’t new to the students, is under their control, even if they pictures of several celebrities who it reminds everyone about how do not provide the alcohol. Also, have died or abused drugs or al- harmful drugs and alcohol can be. adults can be charged when they cohol. Pictures of Heath Ledger, Recently our nation has do not take “reasonable corrective Michael Jackson, Charlie Sheen, experienced increasing popular- action” after learning of the con- Amy Winehouse, and David Has- ity of some dangerous drugs. Stu- sumption of alcohol or alcoholic selhoff were a few of the examples dents are thoroughly informed of beverages by the minors on their in this section of the presentation. what these drugs are, what they grounds. Reasonable Corrective The Pederson-Krag Center can do to us, and how we can Action includes (but is not limited that Wayne works at offers many avoid them. After a few classes, to) demanding that the people on programs to help addicts. They groups of students go and talk to their ground must stop drinking offer Admissions and Emergency their guidance counselors. Dur- and leave. Services, Assertive Community ing these sessions, students talk I think this is a very posi- By Jacqueline Lefkowitz and drugs from their parent’s medi- Treatment, Addiction Recovery about analyzing problems and tive program. I believe it will have Maria Stamatos cine cabinets. This can lead to se- Services, Clinic Case Manage- how to work them out in a mature a good affect on the students par- Melissa Wayne, from the rious addictions and an increased ment, Compulsive Gambling Pro- and smart way. Students are re- ticipating in it. This program has Pederson-Krag Center in Hun- number of drug overdoses from gram, Mental Health Services, minded of how the different sce- definitely changed the way I look tington, works to rehabilitate abusing the written prescriptions. Partial Hospitalization Program, narios can happen to them and at substance abuse. I learned that people facing various types of Wayne also discussed the and Supported Housing Program. have happened many, many times the consequences of substance addiction. Part of this process re- rising use of marijuana and how Their mission statement is “to of- before. abuse can be very dangerous and quires reaching out to kids to edu- many teens are viewing it as fer a continuum of out-patient, Students were also in- seriously ruin someone’s life. I cate them about the consequences “good” drug. Most kids believe the community and school based troduced to Suffolk County’ Social also feel that it has improved my of drugs and alcohol. She visited drug is not addictive, but Wayne mental health and addiction re- Host Law that started in February decision making and how I deal CSH on January 9th to give a pre- claimed that it was because any covery services; and to provide 2011. The Social Host Law was with difficult situations. sentation to the junior class about drug can break the bonds in the quality services to children, adults made to discourage adolescent substance abuse. brain which rewires the brain to and families in a manner that During the assembly, Wayne require the drug in daily life. It is fosters dignity and respect and discussed the many laws that have also considered a gate-way drug empowers individuals to become been created as a result of tragic along with alcohol and tobacco. full participants in their own re- CSH’s First Ever 3 v. 3 events involving teens. These laws This means that once a person covery and independent members include minors not being able to starts using these drugs, that per- of the community.” Other than check themselves out of rehab and son is likely to continue on experi- their Huntington office they are a zero-tolerance policy for a per- menting with other more danger- located in Dix Hills, Smithtown, Basketball Tournament son driving under the influence ous drugs. Wyandanch, Setauket, and Co- with children in the car. She also During the assembly, Wayne ram. They hope to continue their talked about how a rising amount showed the students how our mission of helping those in need. of kids are getting prescription society and today’s media make Help With The Prom Theme By Gemma Colon the necessary decorations. few prom theme options. There Though it’s not tradi- Of course, there are are a variety of choices for the tional in CSH, questions have pros and cons to the addition of prom committee to consider. been raised regarding whether a theme for prom. If it is some- Some of these include Under or not this year’s Junior Prom thing the junior class wants to the Sea, Hidden Garden, or Hol- should have a theme. do seriously, it will cost money. lywood red carpet. Junior Prom will be A theme will require more work The prom last year did held at Muttontown Country and expenses for the class. Ju- not have a theme. However, Club. This is a beautiful location niors will need to work harder at with this years location change, which should ensure an enter- every at profitable school event, a theme might be nice. taining and successful night. If such as Class Olympics (where If anyone has any ques- the majority of the students at- the proceeds will go to the victo- tions or opinions, talk to a class By Victoria Rizos and Chan- have Spanish themed team names tending prom agree on a theme, rious class). representative or join prom dler Reiter and costumes for extra credit. As then the prom committee can Class representative committee! After the Dodgeball one of the freshman class advi- work towards choosing the most Stephanie Mahder has given me Tournament, many students were sors, Ms. Monck-Rowley wants to appropriate one and acquiring the honor of a sneak peek into a left wondering what and when support their class as much as she the next school activity would be. can. Their questions were answered The event was finally when the freshmen student coun- held on Saturday, January 28th. A Piano For Art Club cil members decided to have a 3 Much like dodgeball, there were ment decided to make good use vs. 3 basketball tournament to both boys and girls competing for it. They gave it to the Art Club to raise money for their class funds. separate titles. There were teams design. The students in Art Club The basketball tourna- from every grade competing, with ment was originally supposed to many donning basketball jer- accepted this opportunity at once be on Saturday, January 14, but seys and other costumes. Seniors and began work on it the moment due to a lack of participants, it had proved dominant, flaunting their the piano was brought to them. to be postponed. Only ten teams height and athleticism to make Students in Art Club are consisting of three players were up most of the final rounds. How- painting the piano in the theme of signed up to compete originally, ever, one junior team, led by Var- Kandinsky. Kandinsky was a Rus- as opposed to dodgeball which sity player Josh Brown, proved a sian painter who was inspired by had fifty teams with five players. worthy match for the older stu- music and created abstract works When you compare the two tour- dents. They faced a senior team of art. The Art Club feels he is the naments, there is a 192 person in the finals, consisting of Luke perfect inspiration because he is a difference and the student council O’Connell, Timmy Schnier, and combination of both ideas; music just wasn’t satisfied. Matt Bayern. This older group, and art. The student council de- wearing Hawaiian shirts, special- The piano will be seen at cided that if there was more time ized in flashy moves, with killer various school events, including for people to think about it, more hook shots from each player being the school play Barnum, in an ef- teams would sign up. On top of displayed all night. However, they fort to attract the attention of peo- this, the council didn’t fully work couldn’t bring down Josh Brown, ple in an attempt to receive dona- out all of the minor details. How- who hit multiple threes early to tions fo the music department. ever, they still wanted to hold the put his team up, and eventually Chandler Reiter says, event, and went through with the win the tournament. “Its fun to express ourselves by plans anyway. The tournament, while painting the piano while knowing Certain teachers decided not as popular as the dodgeball it is helping a good cause.” Lizzy to support the event by offering event, was a great success, and Libretti thinks this is a very cre- extra credit for students who com- continued the streak of great By Daniella Rizos that it would cost more to fix it pete. Students of Mrs. Monck- weekend events offered to Cold The CSH Music Depart- than it was worth. So instead of ative and fun way to raise money Rowley were given the option to Spring Harbor students. ment had a piano so out of tune getting rid of it, the Music Depart- for a good cause. Harborview January Edition A Quiz-Testing Day? Global Warming in CSH By Shanna Grant bear’s weight has decreased by 15 crop yield decrease could amount By Jane Blumin Cold Spring Harbor assignment What happened to a white pounds, causing a decline in polar to values over 50 percent; in Have you ever had more pad it says that quizzes should Christmas? It’s 45 degrees out- bear birth rate. This decreased America, up to 35 percent. than one test in a day? I know I be about 20 minutes long. Some side, less than half the trails open birth rate has caused a decline in Global warming not only have, and so have many other stu- teachers give quizzes that take 40 at New England ski resorts, and polar bear population. If this con- causes an increase in temperature, dents. In the Cold Spring Harbor minutes to finish, these should Christmas sweaters have been tinues approximately two thirds but, according to environmental- assignment pad there is a section not be considered quizzes, they traded in for t-shirts. Will global of the polar bear population will graffiti.com, also causes lengthy that assigns each subject a day to should be tests. warming’s impact on vacations have disappeared by 2050. Ac- cold spells and violent thunder- give tests. The reason this exists There should not only be and traditions promote increased cording to the NWF, one scien- storms. According to BBC’s gar- is to balance students work load. a test day, but there should be a awareness about the environ- tist hypothesized that all summer dening guide, cold temperatures The only problem with this rule quiz day as well. “I study as much ment? arctic ice could be gone by 2012. can cause the water in plants to is that the majority of teachers do for quizzes as I do for tests! Quiz- According to ecologic.org, That’s this year. This summer. freeze, ultimately causing dam- not use it. zes matter too!” says Chandler global warming is an increase in What about vacations? age to roots and leaves, leaving a “Just last week, I had Reiter. global temperatures and is caused During Christmas break, I skied plant unable to thrive. Plants end four tests in one day and only one In order for students to by the addition of carbon dioxide multiple mountains in Maine and up dying, causing a decrease in was on its proper day! It was ri- do well and balance their sched- into the environment. If left un- New Hampshire. Less than half agricultural output which inflicts diculous!” says Lizzy Libretti, a ules, teachers should follow their treated, global warming can cause of the runs were open; those that upon humanity a decrease in food frustrated student. testing days. Do these rules re- increased desertification, hurri- were, were a sheet of ice. It was products that are necessary to Another problem that ally help Cold Spring Harbor stu- canes, and flooding. too warm for snowmaking; there survive. most students have is how teach- dents? What effect does global were patches of dirt and grass It’s not too late to help ers give full period quizzes. In the warming have on people and on sticking through the snow. People the environment. According to society? Are animals affected? Va- in New Hampshire skied without ourearth.org, small things like cations? Agriculture? jackets – only sweatshirts. turning off the lights after leav- Walk Off The Earth Take a look at the polar Skiing is my favorite ing a room or using cold water to bear. According to the National sport, and I’m not sure how I feel wash clothes can be major steps Wildlife Federation (NWF), po- about the worsening conditions toward improving the environ- lar bears are marine animals taking that joy away from me. ment. One could also unplug who spend the majority of their And agriculture? Ac- electronics when they are not be- time in the water, but who find cording to the center for global ing used, recycle, and buy fresh, their food on the arctic ice. As the development, an increase in organic fruits and vegetables. It global temperature increases, the temperature is expected to cause does not matter how small the amount of arctic ice decreases, world total crop yield to decline deed; any action taken towards meaning that polar bears have by anywhere from three to sixteen helping the environment, if taken less room to search for food. The percent by the 2080’s. In devel- daily, can help lead to major, no- NWF states that the average polar oping and warmer countries, the ticeable improvements. NY Giants In The Superbowl

By Shanna Grant na’s “Cheers”. On January 11th, the The band Walk off the band released its original single Earth has become a top YouTube entitled “These Times”. sensation following its January Walk off the Earth’s mu- 5th release of its new cover of sic covers a wide range of genres, Goyte’s Somebody That I Used to but always has the unique feel that Know. Sarah Blackwood, Gianni comes only with their music. The Luminati, Ryan Marshall, Mike band takes pride in the originality Taylor, and Joel Cassidy perform of their videos and their ability to the song while surrounding a produce music in its natural form. single guitar. During the band’s One of the band mem- appearance on January 23rd’s bers, Sarah Blackwood, is an in- episode of the Ellen DeGeneres dependent artist. According to Show, Sarah Blackwood stated her artist page on facebook, Sarah that the reason for the use of one Blackwood has released 3 albums, guitar was simply that there was 2 full length studio albums, and only one guitar at their disposal. one live self-release since 2008. By Olivia Ngai score at 20-17. York Giants victory. Peyton Man- th nd Walk off the Earth has She has performed in various lo- This year’s 46 annual Also on January 22 , 2012, the ning was named the game’s MVP, its roots in Burlington, Ontario, cations throughout Canada and super bowl is a repeat of the 2007 New England Patriots played op- completing 25 out of 38 passes for Canada. The five person band de- Europe. Sarah often performs game at Dolphin Stadium in Mi- ponent, Baltimore Ravens. It was 247 yards and a touchdown with scribes itself as “one of the only with Walk off the Earth band ami Gardens, Florida, where the a close game, but New England one interception for a passer rate ‘truly’ Independent bands in the mate, Gianni Luminati. The two New England Patriots took on the managed to take the victory, with at 81.1. This was Manning’s first music industry today” because are best friends and frequently New York Giants. the final score 23-20. This means super bowl title after his nine year nd it has had no help from record write and perform their own mu- January 22 , 2012, the the Patriots are going to play the football career. companies or labels. Most of the sic under the name Gianni and Giants went up against the San Giants in the super bowl. Many people are won- th band’s music consists of covers of Sarah. Francisco 49ers to see who would The 46 super bowl will dering how the outcome of this th popular songs such as LMFAO’s Walk off the Earth and go on to play in the super bowl. take place on February 5 , 2012 at year’s game will turn out due “Party Rock Anthem”, Adele’s Gianni and Sarah’s music can be At the end of the fourth quarter Lucas Oil Stadium. Many crazed to the history between the two “Someone Like You”, and Rihan- found on iTunes. the two teams were tied at 17-17, fans already have their nights teams. Hopefully, the giants will which led to an exhilarating over- planned out to watch the big game take another win, but we don’t time. New York Giants kicker, with family and friends. There is want to jinx them. We have a great Lawrence Tynes, got a chance even a countdown to kickoff on half time show with performers to win the NFC championship the official NFL website. This like LMFAO and Madonna. Hope- Harborview Staff: in overtime. Tynes had kicked a game is especially huge because fully this will be a great victory for 31 yard field goal after the 49ers it is a repeat of the competitors us Giants fans out there! fumbled a punt in overtime, which from the 2007 super bowl. That Cold Spring Harbor High School led the team to victory with a final super bowl ended with a New Turkey Lane Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. 11724 How To Ask Your Date To Prom: Layout Editor: Breanna Giovanniello By Gemma Colon relief. There’s also a gift of deli- into the mirror, have “PROM?” Last year around this cious pizza to celebrate with after written on the mirror. Copy Editor: Alex Fontini time, the first person was asked to the inevitable answer of “yes” be- Here is a GREAT one. Associate Editor: Amanda Pryor prom. What that means is sooner cause who could turn that down? Put Hershey kisses all over the rather than later, the prom date If somebody would person’s floor in their room with Contributing Staff: Bridgette Bouse, Chandler drama will explode. Not sure how rather keep things casual, he or a sign that says “Now that I’ve Reiter, Christina Carmi, Daniella Rizos, Gemma to ask your potential date? Don’t she could just ask his or her date kissed that ground that you walk Colon, Henny Schlaeger, Jacqueline Lefkowitz, fret! Here are a few examples of walking down the hallway. If you on, will you go to prom with me?”. last year’s prom-asking highlights know your date is shy and hates So romantic! Jade Rechler, Jane Blumin, Jane Tassan, John and a few fresh ideas for this year. public attention, you can totally There is no reason to Toomey, Kelly Heins, Laura Schipper, Madeleine Last year, one of my per- disregard that and ask them over hold back on the prom invitation. McCann, Maria Stamatos, Matilda Bros, Matt sonal favorite invitations consist- the loudspeaker after morning an- Have some fun with it and make Connelly, Peri Colon, Sara Chau, Shanna Grant, ed of a junior boy asking a sopho- nouncements. it special. There will probably only Sommer Dougherty, Sophie Sacknoff, Stephanie more girl by buying her a pizza pie Another clever idea be one time that you will get to ask Merola, and Victoria Rizos with the word “PROM?” spelt out could be bringing him/her into a guy or a girl to prom, so consider in pepperoni. This has the perfect your car and tell them something that. Good luck and for more cre- balance of originality and comical is on their face. When they look ative ideas just ask Gemma! Harborview January Edition Seahawks in Action ing to dominate the low post with her above-average height, and Girls Basketball Jean Atkinson has returned with Varsity Fencing her feisty play at the top of the key. However, this is the last year for those two seniors. The time to capitalize on their play is now. The team hasn’t showed any signs of letting up against conference opponents. The final stage for this team to bring home a championship is to solidify their dominance against out-of-league teams, even if these teams’ styles of play are new to them. Yet with the experience and chemistry of many returning players, it seems that their chances are as good now as they will ever be. The Lady Seahawks have their final home game of the season on Friday, February 10th in the field house. The Student Council is supporting CSH sports by helping to “Pack the Ralph.” The Student Council will be sell- ing pizza, candy, drinks, and baked goods. They will be hav- ing t-shirt tosses throughout the night and a half-court shot at half time for one of the lucky fans. This is a great way to build school spirit and support the Lady Seahawks just as we sup- ported the Boys’ team a couple By Harborview Staff Durand, the team currently holds weekends ago. After a spectacular sea- a 9-2 overall record, with the Admission is free and son last year, the Girls’ Varsity only losses recorded against out the competition should be fierce. Basketball team is charging out of of conference teams. The contin- Don’t miss the last girls’ game of By John Toomy this team has only five fencers, the gates, with an undefeated re- ued success of the team hinges on the season, which will determine The winter fencing sea- making it nearly impossible for cord in their conference. the return of most of the starting their standing in the playoffs! We son has come to a close. The last them to win. They cannot afford Led by Captains Gabby players from last year. hope you can make it. meet before the playoffs took to lose more than one bout with- Doria, Jean Atkinson, and Katie Gabby Doria is continu- place on January 30th, where the out losing the overall match. Cold Spring Harbor Seahawks The coaches for the fenc- were defeated by Oyster Bay. This ing team this year were Coach Boys Basketball loss brought the team’s record to Wagner, who coached here two a final 2 to 9. Despite their losing years ago, and the new assistant record, the team has high hopes to Coach Monfredo. The team cap- qualify. tains were sabers James Toomey The female division of and Michael Flanagan. Varsity Wrestling By Victoria Rizos tournament is broken up into two So far this season, the days. The first day will be at Min- Varsity Wrestling Team has 9-16 neola and the second day will be record. The team’s biggest rivals at Hofstra University. We wish are Oyster Bay and Locust Val- them good luck at the tournament ley. Their next big competition is and hope they do well in their up- the County Championship. This coming matches. Gymnastics By Mimi McCann in the final score. They came out The Varsity Gymnastics with a win on January 17th against Team has been doing well in their South Side High School. past few competitions. On Janu- Their second exhibition By Olivia Ngai ing time with injuries, giving the quarter performance, received 10 ary 6, their first meet post-holiday meet on January 27th was against A few days before winter Seahawks a much needed burst out of his 18 points fourth quarter. break, the Seahawks were able to one of the top teams in the coun- break, December 22nd, 2011, Cold of energy. After losing for much Ben Jay had another double-dig- win against Valley Stream Central ty, Hicksville High School. Top Spring Harbor went up against of the game, they were able to its rebound game, with 13 boards High School; a strong start to the competitors, 8th grader Lindsay Jericho. The boys knew they were pull ahead by one point with 6:35 and another solid performance. New Year. Herling and Maddie Ruocco, did going to have to play their best left on the clock. The crowd went The final score was 41-38. At their next meet at Gar- not compete on all events which because Jericho was sure to be a wild. However, with 30 seconds Another victory against den City High School on January hurt the Seahawks overall score tough opponent. However, this left on the clock, Bradley Conn Friends Academy capped a 3 9th, they were short some of their and they unfortunately lost. Cold game was considered to be non- from Locust Valley gave Locust game winning streak, with a dou- top competitors. Senior captain Spring Harbor won against Ros- league, therefore not counted to- Valley a 3 point lead. We gained ble-double from Bobby Vavassis Chase Burke and freshman Mad- lyn High school on January 30th, possession and needed a 3-point- helping the Seahawks to another wards playoff standings. After a die Ruocco couldn’t make it and but they lost their last meet of relatively well fought three quar- er to tie the game up. Sadly, Lo- victory. This victory brought the unfortunately the team lost. How- their regular season to Great Neck ters, the Seahawks collapsed in cust Valley played tight defense, Seahawks up to 5th place in the ever, the girls were able to come South on February 1st. the final period. The final score and the basket didn’t fall. Captain conference. back in their next meet against The team will be host- was 46-25, with Jericho leaving Kevin Porzelt and Junior Josh After a loss to Oyster th with a win. Brown scored 21 out of the 35 to- Boy, the Seahawks recorded their Port Washington on January 11 . ing the Coaches Invitational’s on th th The boy’s basketball tal points. The final score was 38- most electrifying win yet. A Fri- On January 14 , the Seahawks February 11 in the Field House. team played Garden City on De- 35. They finally began to look like day night game against Malverne had a meet against Carle Place. It Try to come out and support the cember 30th. New comer, Wes worthy competitors. brought a huge crowd to the high was close but the Seahawks lost Seahawks! Szajna scored a total of 5 points, The first victory finally school, with expectations high for and Bobby Vavassis, a total of 2. came against Carle Place, spark- the team to continue their suc- Captain Kevin Porzelt had a solid ing a turning point of the season cess. After being down for most of game, with a total of 14 points. for the Seahawks. Kevin Porzelt the game, Josh Brown, Kevin Por- Though the team made some was the top scorer with 16 points, zelt, and Senior Luke O’Connell strides forwards, this loss brought and Josh Brown scored 15. Sopho- dominated in the 4th quarter for their record to an ugly 0-5. more Ben Jay had a total of 16 re- a 7 point win. The students in at- The boys made great bounds. These contributions led tendance stormed the court after progress against conference 2nd to a 57-29 Seahawks’ win. the victory, celebrating the stun- seed Locust Valley. There was Despite bad luck from ning performance from the team. a large home crowd, and it was Friday the 13th, the team played After many struggles early on, it quite loud in the Ralph Whitney great against Wheatley, record- seems as though the varsity boys’ field house. Josh Brown and Ben ing their second win. Josh brown basketball team has finally found Jay were available after spend- led the team with a clutch fourth a groove.