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October 27, 2015 Issue No. 1 Golden Eagles soar in latest marching band season

sacrifi ce much time and effort to so far is the win over Norwalk, ents and students from throughout are the people others look up to. Jessica Parillo ‘18 perfect their performances. Yet at Trumbull’s rival. Both towns are the town came to cheer on the We’re the role models now.” EE Senior Opinions Editor the same time, it is very much a the only bands in MAC National band, and their support was well With each show, the This September, the Trum- learning experience. Class, and competitions between received. marching band recognizes the bull High School Golden Eagle “Band has taught me the two are intense. Yet this sea- Many other great things are in accomplishments of their senior Marching Band kicked off another how to work together as a group son, Trumbull fi nally celebrated store for the band this year. On members. It’s sad to say goodbye, great season of performances with to make something great,” says victory over Norwalk after four October 16, they will be traveling but many will go on to continue their show “Constellations.” sophomore and baritone sax player years. So far, Trumbull has re- to Delaware to compete at the BOA making music in college and be- After completing a mandatory Connor Flaherty. ceived fi rst place three times, and regionals. Additionally, be sure to yond. two week camp session, enduring “Through formations is looking to continue the streak support them as they perform at Overall, the band is a family. twelve hour days in the August and the music we have to work for the remainder of the season. half time shows on October 30 and Members form close relationships heat, band members proudly together with other individuals and In addition to the away competi- November 13. with the other individuals in their completed their 2015 show under the other sections all the time.” tions, THSGEMB hosted its 33rd For some, this season is the section. the direction of Mr. Peter Horton. Their hard work has defi nitely annual Fall Classic on Septem- beginning of their band journey. Says sophomore Color The space-themed composition paid off. THSGEMB participated ber 26. The event featured high Says freshman cymbal player Dan Guard member Caroline Fernandes, features four songs; Enterprising in their fi rst competition at Bethel school bands from throughout the Parillo, “I’ve met some pretty cool “It’s like a second family to me… I Young Men, Ignition, Satellite/ High School on September 12. Northeast, as well as two college people and can’t wait to continue know everyone pretty well and we Jupiter, and Mothership as the Since then, the band has taken part performances. While the other for the next three years.” are all like sisters.” grand fi nale. The corresponding in weekly competitions at schools bands were scored, Trumbull High For others, their high They work hard together, marches and drills display the throughout the state of Connecti- showcased their music without school band career is coming to but they have fun while they do band members in the shape of the cut. The competitions run through participating in the competition. an end.“It’s actually a little bit so. Band, for most, is an extremely Big Dipper, while Color Guard the fi rst week of November, where However, they did win a strange,” says Senior percussionist rewarding experience. Be sure to and additional lighting makes for they will be concluding the season percussion trophy for excellence TaylorAnne Turechek. show your support for the Trumbull a stunning visual. with a performance at MetLife in the drumline and pit. “For all the years we’ve High School Golden Eagle March- Behind the scenes, members stadium. The Classic was a great been in the band, we have had ing Band! The highlight of the season family and community event. Par- people to look up to, and now we

Photo courtesy of Jessica Parillo. A fond farewell to one of THS’s best him through this organization say According to Emily Gabby Tropp ‘16 they will miss his additions to their Ramsey, “He gave up his free EE Senior News Editor discussions. periods to give lessons to all his Mr. Elkins, a beloved asset to Elena Kemper says, “His students when he didn’t have to the Trumbull High community enthusiasm for music history was because he was only being paid and music department, is leaving contagious, and he made everyone part time. He also had a real pas- our school to take a different job. at Tri-M want to learn more.” sion...for our music.” For a part- As a part-time teacher, he has im- Orchestra student Bhavya time teacher, Mr. Elkins certainly parted his wisdom to the orchestra Bhushan says, “I’m really going gave full-time effort. and classes of music theory stu- to miss him. I’ve had him for the Ben Vu says, “I will miss his dents of all levels. His contribu- last four years and it’s going to be expertise and ability to help me tions to the music department are really different fi nishing up senior improve.” Clearly, Mr. Elkins is tremendous, and his students will year without him.” Especially for a man who made a difference in all miss him. the seniors who have worked with many students’ lives. The Trum- With Mr. Elkins’ help, the Elkins for three years, this change bull High Music Department music department was expanded will be a hard one to make. won’t be the same without Mr. and enriched to include the Tri-M Mr. Elkins was extremely Elkins, but it eagerly awaits the ar- Music Honor Society. He is one dedicated to the program, putting rival of its newest faculty member of the advisors of this society, in extra time each week to help to take over and keep the orchestra Photo courtesy of LinkedIn. and even students who only met his students. program strong. 2 News The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015 Issue 1 Restaurants receive report cards on antibiotics in meat supply for, in the words of CNN reporter Arnav Srivastava ‘19 routinely using antibiotics on their their reputation because of these out of the 36 total points. Ben Tinker, “As more consumers EE Staff Writer livestock, bacteria has already shocking results. Unfortunately, most other demand better meat options, they started growing resistance and is The best restaurants were major food chains received an F It’s report card time. will become more widely avail- able to thrive against antibiotics. Chipotle and Panera Bread, the and did not even earn one point. Students are filled with anticipa- able.” As the epidemic worsens, antibiot- only ones to receive “A” grade. These include Olive Garden, Papa tion of what their results in school “Also, the Food and Drug ics soon may not be able to save They are the only two chains that John’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, will be. Except this time, there is Administration should require us when it really matters, and dis- serve the majority of their meats Applebee’s, Sonic, Chili’s, Jack just one change: it isn’t students “greater transparency on antibiotic eases like pneumonia can become without antibiotics. in the Box, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, receiving grades, but rather all use among livestock producers, unstoppable. Chick-Fil-A received IHOP, Outback and Little Caesars. major restaurants. and policies that prohibit use of CDC and the World a rating of B, as they are almost This issue affects us all, Recently, the U.S. Cen- medically important antibiotics for Health Organization have repeat- antibiotic-free. for it is nearly impossible for one ters for Disease Control and Pre- both growth promotion and disease edly warned the people about the Dunkin’ Donuts and to go out without eating restaurant vention created a report card for prevention,” Tinker continued. growing issue. McDonald’s received a rating of or fast food occasionally, and this all common restaurants across the Following these guide- It is estimated that at least C, implying that they are OK on news reveals just what exactly we nation, grading each chain out of lines will provide better meat 2 million Americans get antibiotic- their meat treatment. are eating. 36 points on their use of antibiotics choices, meaning healthier options resistant infections each year, and Subway, Wendy’s, Burg- Antibiotics should be giv- in their meats. and a safer future for us. As Tinker 23,000 die as a result. Hopefully, er King, Denny’s, Domino’s and en to animals when they are sick, The use of antibiotics says,“Remember: it’s your money, with this new report out in public, Starbucks all failed with Fs, but not on a daily schedule. Only the has now become a public threat to your health and your future.” communities, for as producers are all the restaurants will strive to fix still earned at least a single point people can bring this change about, Mock Trial places 5th at Empire Mock Trial competition Kristi Bui ‘16 EE Co-Managing Editor was tough, at any point in the feelings on winning the Outstand- of Trumbull Mock Trial to win an stated that it was a lot of work to trial either team could have been ing Attorney award. “I’ve always Outstanding Attorney award at prepare for and compete at Empire. On the week of Septem- winning. We rose to the occasion, been confident in my abilities as Empire, so I hope that there are “I won’t lie, it is fun and ber 9, the Trumbull High School because we understood how good an attorney but I was not expect- more to come.” all but [it’s] very competitive. It Mock Trial team competed in the we can be against California or ing to win an outstanding attorney Senior Sarah Angelo takes a lot of time and effort, re- international Empire Mock Trial anyone else. At the end, one judge award,” Robinson stated. was another member of the Mock writing things constantly until it’s competition, hosted in Atlanta, voted that we won and another “There were so many at- Trial team who went to the Empire to the best of your ability, but at the Georgia. The Mock Trial team believed we tied. So technically, torneys and they were all good, so Mock Trial competition. end of the day it’s completely worth placed 5th overall in the week- we walked out wining that trial, to receive recognition was really “I was a witness named it,” Angelo said. long competition, the best the which was awesome. It was a great awesome. There was one night Lieutenant Sam Sachs,” Angelo Apart from competing at team has ever finished so far in start to the tournament.” that I woke up in the middle of the said. “I worked in the police de- Empire, the team also spent time history. In addition, senior As- The students in the Mock night and stared at the bathroom partment, and my job was to in- bonding by going to various places tonique Robinson received the Trial team prepared for the compe- wall learning my second cross vestigate and look into complaints in Atlanta. The team got to attend a award for Outstanding Attorney tition most of the summer. Begin- examination, and winning the against officers. It was really fun to Mets vs. Brave Game while there, during the competition. ning at the end of June weeklyk, award made moments like that so perform and meet people from dif- and additionally had the chance to The competition began the students began preparing and worth it. It was an honor to be rec- ferent places. I made a lot of new visit the Martin Luther King Mu- with scrimmages between state slowly progressed to meeting ev- ognized by real attorneys, because friends.” seum as well as his grave. teams then followed with the eryday over the summer. they know how it actually works. Although she had a lot actual competition. The case for Robinson expressed her I’m the first person in the history of fun at the competition, Angelo this year involved police brutality and a young African American boy in a coma. Scoring for Empire differs from the state mock trial competition; rather than having The Eagle’s Eye eliminations, there are rankings. Thus, how the team performed The Eagle’s Eye is the official student-run publication of Trum- Rachel Tropp Bhavya Bhushan in each trial affected the overall bull High School. The views expressed in the commentary are Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor record. the opinion of the majority of the editors. All other opinions are Robinson described the solely those of the authors and do not represent the views of The Kristi Bui Ben Vu team’s feelings at the opening of Eagle’s Eye. Lia Horyczun Senior Entertainment Editor the competition. Managing Editors “On the first night dur- As journalists, the members of The Eagle’s Eye staff are committed Manya Kidambi ing opening ceremonies, the team to upholding the core of our code of ethics: objectivity, integrity, Gabby Tropp Assistant Entertainment Editor from Georgia had preference and truth. News Editor to challenge other teams,” said Geethika Kodakara Robinson. “Usually you challenge Letters Policy: This paper is an outlet for the student voice. We Jessica Parillo Staff Photographer a team you think you can beat to would love to hear your thoughts and opinions about the paper or Opinions Editor have your record stay strong at articles published. If you wish to write a letter to an editor, it must Mr. Pelligra least in the beginning. We ended be signed to Mr. Pelligra in the Media Center. Martha Hegley Advisor up being challenged by California Lifestyle Editor which is a huge deal. Mock Trial The Eagle’s Eye reserves the right to edit all letters published. teams from California are usually Keerthi Yalamanchili amazing, so the pressure was on Trumbull High School 203.452.4555 Features Editor for our prosecution team. I cross 72 Strobel Rd. 203.452.4593 (fax) examined the main defendant in Trumbull, CT. 06611 www.thseagleseye.com the case and I gave the closing Check out our website here! argument as well. That first trial Opinions 3 The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015 Issue 1 The gun debate heats up Rachel Tropp ‘16 their victims out of hatred for a of gun control, saying, “When Constitution prohibits any modest Additionally, the grade EE Editor-in-Chief group: African Americans, wom- Americans are killed in floods and regulation of how we use a deadly of weaponry has vastly changed en, and Christians respectively. hurricanes, we make communities weapon, when there are law- in the past few centuries, and the In the wake of another The news coverage of safer. When roads are unsafe, we abiding gun owners all across the rifles and muskets of the founder’s hideous tragedy, this time the mass such killings only motivates more fix them to reduce auto fatalities. country who could hunt and protect age in no way compare to the shooting at Umpqua Community shooters to act, as they are able We have seatbelt laws because we their families and do everything semi-automatic assault weapons College in Oregon, the debate over to send their message of hatred know it saves lives.” they do under such regulations, of today. gun control is raging once more. further through the The original intention of This massacre is the media’s attention and the amendment was to help pro- 294th shooting of the year, oc- spread the fear their tect citizens from the possible curring on 2015’s 274th day. In acts are meant to in- tyranny of the government, and fact, our nation has only gone still. to allow them to violently over- eight days all year without a mass Although the throw it if they decided it was shooting, commonly defined as number of mentally ill not upholding their rights. By the murder of four or more people. people in the country today, we have yet to overthrow This time, at Umpqua, nine were has not gone up sig- a single tyrant, yet guns have killed before mentally ill gunman nificantly, the num- killed thousands of students, Christopher Mercer-Harper turned ber of mass shootings theater-goers, shoppers, and the gun on himself. has-in fact, tripled in children in the last decade alone. Nearly 1 in every 3 mass the last three years, Many gun owners fear shootings takes place in America, according to CNN. that the government will come a statistic far out of proportion The copycat phenom- to take their guns away, and thus with the nation’s population, enon combined with stockpile even more weapons in which makes up 5% of the world. the easy access to the aftermath of each new mass Some criminologists say that firearms have jointly shooting. Yet, this fear is far America’s individualistic culture caused this change. from the truth. helps encourage such senseless Though only one in Rather, political leaders acts of violence, yet no other free three Americans owns are merely calling for regula- nation experiences such high rates a gun, there are almost tions on gun purchase and own- of this brand of ideologically-mo- the same number of President Obama speaks on Umpqua. ership. One such requirement tivated, often terror-based crime. guns in the country as people, a Photo courtesy of koin.com would be universal background In the last few years totally unique status in the world. checks, including the removal of alone, domestic terrorists like In the aftermath of this “The notion that gun doesn’t make sense.” barriers in the Health Insurance Dylann Roof, Elliot Rodger, and newest tragedy, President Obama violence is somehow different,” he Opponents of gun con- Portability and Accountability Act now Harper-Mercer have chosen once again spoke out in favor added, “that our freedom and our trol argue that passing stricter that limit access to people’s mental laws and requirements won’t help health information. in the effort, as criminals never The proposed plans also follow laws. Yet, pro- ponents rebut this point as ridiculous, saying that criminals ignore all “Nearly 1 in laws, yet we pass them anyway. They also criti- every 3 mass cize the “guns don’t kill people, people kill people” argument; just shootings because there are oth- er ways to kill people doesn’t mean it’s not takes place in better for the public interest to restrict the current most common America.” manner of homicide, and guns are a cheap, available, and physi- cally detached way of quickly include incentives to the states producing massive body counts. to provide better criminal and Although it’s true that mental health information, bans people can always find a way, and on military-style assault weapons that bombs also kill many at a time, and magazines with a capacity they are much more difficult for greater than ten rounds, stricter an amateur to handle, while other penalties for gun traffickers, better deadly weapons like knives kill training for “active shooter situ- only one person at a time and thus ations” for law enforcement and don’t appeal in the same way to within schools, an increase in the twisted would-be mass murderers. number of mental health profes- The heart of the legal sionals in schools, and the creation conflict rests in the wording of the of awareness about mental health Second Amendment. Many people issues, including informing health feel that the Supreme Court’s inter- care providers they can and should pretation of this law is inconsistent report threats of violence, ignoring with its original intention, as it patient-doctor privilege. clearly states citizens should have The numbers tell us that the right to bear arms in “a well- for every victim of a terrorist regulated militia,” rather than an attack, 1,000 people die of gun unregulated mass, and that with violence on average each year. “militias” like the police force and Nevertheless, the problem has yet the National Guard, private gun to be fixed, and the time has come ownership should not be necessary. for changes to be made. 4 Opinions The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015, Issue 1 Underage Drinking Forum set to the Trumbull community to lows them to educate their children freshman, the moment that stood ence for parents. As many people Gabby Tropp ‘16 open communication about these on this tough subject in a way out most for me from this event are unaware of the consequences of EE Senior News Editor tough issues. The Underage Drink- that is more meaningful and more was when the speaker asked us to holding parties at their houses, this The annual Underage ing Forum is an invaluable addi- informative. It opens communica- talk to our parents about what to forum teaches parents to be more Drinking Forum went off with- tion to Trumbull through its frank tion between parents and students do if we ever got stuck at a party conscious of how their homes are out a hitch on Tuesday, October yet informative attitude towards allowing any future problems to with underaged drinking. In the being used. The fines and possible 13. The Trumbull High School this societal problem. All the be dealt with more easily. As a middle of the overcrowded gym, lawsuits that can come out of host- Chamber Singers started the night speakers’ contributions the speaker made my ing one of these illicit parties are off with their version of the Star served to help students dad promise me that enough to make most parents crack Spangled Banner, and then turned understand the severity in a tough situation he down on underage drinking. it over to student MCs and guest of participating in il- would come pick me A new addition to this speakers. Chamber Singer Rachel legal activities such as up, no questions asked. educational event was an assembly Tropp said, “It’s great to see the drinking, and resources To me, this is one of the the following day, during which freshman learning how to be more such as the Trumbull most important things the students watched videos and conscientious, and more informed Partnership Against Un- the school can do; it learned more to help reinforce the about the decisions they’ll inevi- deraged Drinking and provides students and messages from the night before. tably be making.” Drugs (TPAUD) were parents an easy way to Although some freshmen This event has been explained to the fresh- discuss problems such feel that the kids who want to par- designed for THS freshman by men, helping to ensure as these, and ensures ticipate in underage drinking were the PTSA for years, and receives that when faced with that students have every not affected by the forum or the support from many townspeople, tough situations, stu- possible resource avail- assembly, there is a general consen- including Vicki Tesoro. They dents would know where able to help them if they sus that the information presented bring speakers from around town to turn. are ever in need. will help keep students on the right and from our surrounding com- Many parents Additionally, track. munities to tell their stories about also find the night to be the Drinking Forum can Trumbull does a very addiction, and the sometimes sad helpful, because it al- be a learning experi- good job educating its students on results from underaged drinking the dangers of underage drinking and drug use. Photo courtesy of tpaud.com and drug use through the Underage Although some of the “It is a huge asset to the Trumbull Community to open Drinking Forum, creating a more stories shared at this forum are a aware, and better-equipped fresh- little hard to hear, it is a huge as- communication about these tough issues.” man class moving into the future.

Pumpkin Spice: Love it or Leave it? ing their hair to be dyed copper, or of traditional seasonal goodies. Rachel Tropp ‘16 “pumpkin-spice colored.” Senior Alex Luft said, “I EE Editor-in-Chief Sales of pumpkin-fla- don’t care what they say, Salted As October rolled around vored foodstuff rose 11.6% last Caramel Mocha with whipped again, pumpkin spice lovers year, to $361 million--this year, cream, extra salt, and extra cara- thrilled at the return of their fa- the trend only continues, as stores mel is BETTER.” vorite latte, and others rejoiced use the seasoning for promotions, Senior Emily Ramsey to sample the numerous other and companies heavily advertise disagreed, advocating for the pumpkin products being mass- their campaigns. beloved flavor. “Pumpkin Spice produced. Yet, with all the frenzy, is a staple of fall, and although The flavor has taken over many are simply over the trend. sometimes it’s overrated, I love more and more treats, from Oreos, The endless barrage can be an- it and am happy when it becomes Doritos, and M&Ms, to yogurt, noying, and there are a multitude available!” waffles, and mouth wash. It has of other fall foods that can take its Senior Katie Raynor even leaked into the world of place. From apple pie to hot cider stated, “I love Pumpkin Spice. I style, as people have been request- to candycorn, there’s no shortage cannot live without it.” Pictured above is the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo courtesy of delish.com

Salena Hingorani ‘17 EE Staff Writer Features 5 The Eagle’s Eye October 27th, 2015 Issue 1 Fashion Club The Newest Club Addition at THS

to create Trumbull High’s first Monday. Over 100 students have continues about what she would Lia Horyczun ‘16 Fashion Club. signed up for the club as well as like to bring to the club. EE Managing Editor “The Fashion Club is a cre- roughly 50 students appeared at Join Facebook to keep up ative environment created for the the first meeting. Anyone can join with the club. To join the closed What if you had the opportunity students. It’s a place where peers the club if you consider yourself group the name is “Trumbull High to be as stylish as the girl in your can express themselves and learn creative and interested in fashion. School Fashion Club.” Stay tuned class or as put together as Blake to explore their own individual “The members of the club will for posts about meetings, club pic- Lively is? Have you ever wanted style” comments Artia. give me a broader perspective on tures, and is a place for members to share your style with others? The goal of the club how students at THS perceives can ask any questions. Included Ever wanted to help others figure is to learn in a hands-on way to fashion. I am pretty invested in will be posted links to interesting out a person’s sense of style? work on big projects in the future. the city, I do take classes at FIT fashion related articles or videos. A great way to be able to share Students can gain knowledge (Fashion Institute of Technology) Artia intends to have a Fashion with others is by being apart of about the fashion industry and and have fashion related intern- Club Instagram and Twitter ac- the Trumbull High Fashion Club. career opportunities. There will be ships in NYC as well. A lot of the counts coming soon. Club Advisors Mrs. Raquel Espejo discussions about current fashion fashion experience I have is based To the right: Manuela Artia, stu- and Mrs. Anita Gasparini and their topics and environmental/social in the city so finding people at the dent adviser of Fashion Club, pos- student advisers Emily Eldridge, issues to understand the fashion high school who have common in- ing with Vogue Magazine. Photo Manuela Artia, and Olivia Bo- world. terests give me a better viewpoint courtesy of Lia Horyczun. naventura have come together The club meets every other about the people around me,” Artia Phobias: “I used to have a fear of hurdles. Then I got over it.”

Manya Kidambi ‘18 in a tendency to avoid that fear phobia, but what does it actually EE Asst. Entertainment Editor stimulus, but it only becomes a mean to people? true diagnosable phobia when it “The three top strange phobias It’s that time of year when Hal- starts to significantly interfere with tend to be claustrophobia, which is a loween is approaching and people your life.” fear of closed spaces. And then there are bringing the inner fright out So this is the definition of a is is acrophobia,which is fear of from within them. Halloween is a time for fear and scary costumes, and while some people may not be afraid of anything, others may use the op- portunity to scare others. Undoubt- edly, some people’s fears can be so extreme that they develop into a phobia. According to Helpguide.org, the official definition of a phobia is “ an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses little or no actual danger.” To some, this could mean a fear of dying from a plane crash, a fear of spiders, or even a fear of heights. And then ophidiophobia, what happens to us or what happens thunderstorms. But what makes a which is fear of snakes,” said Dr. in the environment, but we control phobia different from a simple fear? April. In essence, many people how we respond,” said Dr. April, Imagine that you have a phobia have one of these three phobias. who points out that although there of airplanes. A fear may be char- Could a phobia prevent some- are certainly factors that can cause acterized as freaking out when the one from having fun on Hallow- a phobia, they can be controlled plane takes off, or even crying. een? Possibly; in fact, samhaino- by whoever has the phobia. Relax- However, a phobia becomes so phobia is the fear of Halloween! ing before a big event or flying in extreme that one may choose to opt People with this phobia may not an airplane, for example, can be out of flying for the rest of their want to go out at all on Hallow- beneficial. life because they are worried that een because their phobia restricts Yet when it comes to the end, the plane will crash. Sadly, having them from doing so. This type of a phobia should not restrict one a phobia like this can cause one to “A phobia is an irrational phobia isn’t just common in kids; from doing what one wants. So miss out on many opportunities. in facts, teens and adults can have if you have a phobia, don’t feel Some people may not feel com- it as well. overwhelmed if someone asks you fortable talking about their phobias, fear of an situation, event Phobias should not prevent to try to get rid of it. Take it slowly, but fortunately, the April Center for someone from having fun and liv- and soon you’ll have a greater un- Anxiety Attack Management con- or object that results in a ing their life to the fullest. There- derstanding of your fear and how ducted an interview with Dr. Craig fore, there are several methods to face it in the future. April about the phobias. that can be taken in order to enjoy According to Dr. April, “A tendency to avoid that fear life with a phobia. Photos courtesy of syn.org.au phobia is an irrational fear of a “We may not able to control situation, event or object that results stimulus” 6 Features The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015, Issue 1 Signed, sealed, delivered: College Rachel Tropp ‘16 How to Stay Cool Under Pressure EE Editor-in-Chief Exercise: Get those endorphins fl owing! Do some yoga, run a mile, or punch a punching bag (which also helps take out some of the frus- Gabby Tropp ‘16 tration of college apps, for an extra bonus). Apparently, walking for EE Senior News Editor twenty minutes can improve your mood for 12 hours. (Who knew?) As if senior year wasn’t stressful enough, with tons of Socialize: Spend time with friends, family, teammates--you can get rigorous classes and more extra- your mind off your work or vent together about how overwhelmed curricular responsibility than ever you are. It’s nice to know you’re not alone. before, the fall is also time for THS seniors to fi ll out the dreaded Laugh: Take a break from studying or fi xing your common app college application. essay to watch some funny YouTube videos or cute animals. It can The whole process is lift your mood in a second. daunting from start to finish-- transcript request forms to be Sleep: You may think it’s working for you to stay up until 3 a.m. submitted, guidance interviews fi nishing that English essay after you get home from practice and to be scheduled, common app catching some zzzzz’s later in Calc, but in the long-run, getting some questions to be decoded, last- much-needed sleep will improve your mood, health, and ability ditch SATS to be taken--and many to deal with day-to-day struggles calmly and effectively. Put your THS seniors are starting to feel phone away at least an hour before you plan to sleep. Studies show the pain. Though applications that glowing screens can keep you awake longer. typically aren’t due until winter, many early-birds are working to get them done and get them in, so they can spend the rest of their last year of high school in peace (at least until admissions decisions come back). To help in your applica- tion process, we have a complete how-to guide, including de-stress- ing tips and an application check- list. Finally, underclassmen, don’t get too comfortable! You’re up next, so you’d better get started. You’ll thank us later. Don’t make these common mistakes

-Don’t let other people over-edit your work. It needs to sound like you, not your mom or your college counselor.

-Don’t ignore your essays. No matter your scores, grades, or Seniors say activities, your writing can make or break you-- it’s the only place Zac Gottschall colleges get to see you as a person. Between rehearsals for the fall play, memorizing lines, and BICEN, Zac fi nds time to study for AP Physics C, Calc B/C, and Spanish, all the while completing his 12 college apps. Zac keeps himself on track with time management. -Clean up your social media pres- His tips: Calendars are crucial. Every homework assignment, potential assessment, and event that comes my way fi nds itself on ence! It may seem silly, but many my calendar. Also, I try to complete every assignment I’m given as quickly and effi ciently as possible. That way, if I’m given more colleges really will check out your tasks to complete, I don’t have to worry about doing them all at the same time. Finally, exercise. I go to the gym to keep my mind profi les, and changing your screen clear. Without exercise, the stress takes over. name isn’t enough. 1 in 3 admis- sions offi cers will look your ac- Shravan Wadhwa counts up, so delete questionable Fall is a busy time for Shravan, as now is the last moment to get in serious tennis practice before the weather turns cold. Soon, indoor or profane posts, and defi nitely track will start as well, but fi nishing AP Physics and Statistics homework in the midst of many Indian holidays, all while applying don’t post about other colleges. to 10 schools, can be taxing. He holds it all together with positive thinking, organization, and perspective. It will not impress Northeastern His tips: Make a list of everything you have to do. Do not stress out because you don’t have the time. Make goals of what you have if you post how much you love to do and how you will achieve them. Do not procrastinate, although it is hard not to, I have found that staying organized helps. I UCLA. recall looking at a quote that said you can be on the right track, but you’ll get run over by the train if you don’t keep moving forward. Once you have set your goals, you have done half the job. And then there’s perspective. I try to handle the stress by looking at this What are extra ways I can im- year as my last shot. I do not want to graduate with any regrets and the feeling that I could have done better. The perspective helps prove my chances? me move forward and cope with all my workload. I tell myself that it’s the last year, and although college is right around the corner Not all schools value demon- after this, that’ll be another journey. strated interest, but for those that do, visiting campus, going to Ava Gallo in-school college visitations in Since September, Ava has been juggling diffi cult classes like BICEN, AP Spanish, and APES, all while splitting her time outside the College and Career Center, school between dance, Western Region rehearsal, Women’s Ensembles, and crew for the fall play. To stay sane, she got organized. getting an on-campus or alumni Her tips: I have two planner-type things. One is for my to-do lists which I redo every fi ve or so days, and it is basically my Bible. interview, and reaching out to your The other is my Lily Pulitzer planner which has all of my dates and homework. Both are with me at all times, and I wouldn’t be able admissions counselors with ques- to get through this crazy stressful semester without them!! tions all go miles to show colleges you care. Features 7 The Eagle’s Eye Ovtober 27, 2015 Issue 1 Application Season is Here Your College Checklist • Common App • College-Specifi c Supplemental Questions • Guidance Recommendation • Teacher Recommendations • Sent SAT/ACT/Subject Test scores • Transcript Request Form

The Experts Say: ‘“Students commonly want to know what part of the college application “carries the most weight.” The truth is, there are many parts to your applica- tion, and together they help us discover and appreciate your particular mix of qualities.”’ Yale University

“An academic passion, initiative and a proven interest in a college are key to Advice for Seniors getting your foot in the door – and they’re only some of the attributes admis- Take it from people who’ve been there: Make the best sions offi cers are looking for in their ever more competitive applicant pools.” of the process and the year. U.S. News and World Report Quotes courtesy of HuffPost

“Be in the spotlight. Avoid long descriptions of others, or lists of heroes. A “Nothing is as intimidating as you think it is. Whether it’s a college application, job, or anything else that’s related, brief mention is fi ne, but keep yourself center stage. We are eager to meet just know that nerves are normal and that everything will you, so don’t bring a crowd. We only have enough focus for you.” end up OK.” The Huffi ngton Post--Ruth Starkman of Stanford, on the personal essay -Madonna Matta

“The college search is about fi nding a place that is right for you, one that is “In the midst of the overwhelming stress of deciding what going to best prepare you for a rewarding life and successful career when to do with my future, my good friends were the ones who were there for me when I felt I was cracking under the your college years are over.” pressure. Senior year is a time to make big decisions, and Gloria Cordes Larson, New York Times you’re going to need people who know the real you to help you through the process.” -Hannah Strohmeier

“Contrary to popular belief, admissions offi cers are there to help you rather than to induce a premature midlife crisis. A rejection from a school -- even if it is your top choice -- doesn’t necessarily mean that you weren’t qualifi ed to attend that school. It may mean that you and the school were not ‘matches’; i.e. that your interests could not be exercised to their full potential at that school. Flexibility is a key to a successful year... Be true to yourself, and remember that applications are more than just numbers and fees. Find your inner free spirit and let it soar.” -Neel Swamy

“When I fi rst started the college process, I was so certain that I would be going and applying to specifi c colleges. Throughout the process, be open to change. What you think is your fi rst choice when you start the college ap- plication process, may not necessarily be your fi rst choice by the time you make a selection. For me, visiting the schools I applied to made it clear which ones were for me and which ones were not.” -Lani Renaldo 8 Lifestyle The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015, Issue 1 Shattered standards, changed catwalk Kira Littlejohn ‘16 everywhere. Jack Eyers was ecstatic to be EE Staff Writer Madeline, herself, also there. According to Cosmo- wants to break people’s stereo- politan, he said in an inter- Have you seen the drastic types against people with disabili- view, “To be the first male changes in the modeling indus- ties and alter people’s perceptions amputee model on a New try? People with disabilities are of beauty, according to the media. York Fashion Week runway beginning to hit the runway in a After hearing about Mad- feels amazing. It feels like revolutionary new movement. eline Stuart, Alexei Thompson, se- such a big deal. I just want Madeline Stuart, an nior at Trumbull High School says, to show that having a dis- Australian model with Down “I feel great about that, because it’s ability doesn’t need to hold syndrome, is one of many. She, time to look at every single person you back.” like many others, is changing the and make them feel like they’re Jack Eyers couldn’t world with every strut. beautiful even if they’re disabled.” be more right. From marvel- According to an excerpt However, Madeline Stu- ous Madeline Stuart to the Model Madeline Stuart has |Down syndrome and walks the catwalk in New York. from Madeline Stuart Model, her art isn’t the only one redefining breathtaking models and Photo Courtesy of dailysignal.com mother informs us that she has our views on what a model should wondrous amputees, we see strutted the catwalk in New York look like. As stated in Daily Mail, that a disability cannot hold “To be the first male mantly said, “‘Why not? Why not? in support of autoimmune aware- several models boldly advanced people back. Modeling is People are people, and if you’re ness, and she has also become the down the runway in wheelchairs more about the heart than amputee model on a able or capable, do it. Isn’t that the face of Glossigirl, making her the along with the world’s first male anything else. Society is New York Fashion Week Nike slogan? Just do it?’” first model with disabilities to ever amputee model, Jack Eyers, and shoiwing that beauty doesn’t Isn’t that the sentiment do so. Jamie Brewers, the first model have to be confined to a cer- runway feels amazing. everyone should have? From Miss Stuart has also with Down syndrome to strut the tain standard or perception. It feels like such a big America to Egypt to Japan, isn’t been nominated for the Pride of New York Fashion Week’s run- Upon hearing about it agreeable that “people are peo- Australia Award as well as the way. models with disabilities, Ms. deal. I just want to show ple”? It’s lovely to know that as Young Australian of the Year The show worked in con- Deborah Hamilton of Chil- that having a disability our standards constantly fluctuate, Award. Her mother is sure that this junction with Fondazione Vertical dren’s Learning and Therapy our definition of beauty continues is helping to end discrimination which supports research to find Center, a center that assists doesn’t need to hold you to broaden. against people with disabilities cures for spinal injuries. people with disabilities, ada- back.” Spookily Simple Costumes Sarah Dawson ‘19 EE Staff Writer Want to dress up for the Halloween spirit without going over the top? Here are three easy, creative costumes to try out.

1. Jarring Jigsaw: Wear - Black leggings with bones on them, an orange shirt portraying a pumpkin (you can get some with nerd glasses too), a headband with a witch hat and\or cat ears, Halloween-themed toe socks with flip-flops (socks and san- dals - yikes), and any related accessories.

Extra - Draw cat whiskers and a nose, and maybe some pale makeup with faze scars or blood - Zombie-cat anyone?

2. Ghastly Ghost: Wear - All white clothes, and cut up an old pillowcase or bedsheet to make a cape. Extra - Draw a face on the Photo courtesy of halloweencostumes.com Photo courtesy of sfgoodwill. Photo courtesy of amazon.com cape; the weirder, the better.

3. Zombie: Wear - Ripped up jeans, Costumes so easy you can make them from tattered flannel shirt, and bat- tered sneakers. Leave your hair mussed up and draw some the contents of your closet! scars with lipstick or eyeliner. Extra - Put in black con- tacts to give you that soulless, undead look. Lifestyle 9 The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015 Issue 1 Favorite Fall Recipes

Megan Griffin ‘19 There’s more than just pumpkin spice. EE Staff Writer

PIUMPKIN BREAD 1. Preheat the oven to 350 de- 4. Place the pumpkin purée in a APPLE PIE CUPCAKES WITH What would fall be without grees F bowl. Strain the golden raisins into SALTED CARAMEL BUTTER- pumpkins? We wouldn’t have 2. In a small saucepan, combine a colander held over the bowl and For the cupcakes: CREAM FROSTING jack-o-lanterns, or pumpkin pie. the golden raisins and dark rum incorporate the rum into pumpkin 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Another one of the ingredients Unfortunately, you can’t have and place over me- purée. Set aside the golden raisins. F. Line cup cake pans with paper for a perfect season is, of course, pumpkin pie for breakfast! Here’s dium heat. Bring to a boil,remove In the bowl of a standing mixer, liners apples! While there are many how you can still start your day off from the heat, and set aside for cream the butter and sugar on 2. In a large bowl, whisk together fantastic recipes out there, this with some pumpkin. 5-10 minutes medium-high speed until light and the flour, baking powder, salt, is one of my favorites. 3. Butter and flour a 9x5-inch airy. Reduce the speed to low and ground cinnamon, and apple pie loaf pan.In a bowl, whisk together slowly add the eggs until well in- spice. Cupcakes: 1 cup golden raisins the flour, baking powder, baking corporated. Add the dry ingredient 3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1½ cups all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. dark rum soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and to the butter mixture alternately butter in a microwave. Whisk in 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour cloves. with the pumpkin purée, beginning sugar. Mix in eggs, one at a time, ¼ tsp apple pie spice 2 tsp. baking powder and ending with the dry ingredi- until well-mixed. Pour in vanilla, ½ tsp salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda ents. Stir in the golden raisins. buttermilk, and yogurt until well ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 tsp. salt Pour the batter into the loaf pan combined. Slowly stir in dry in- 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon and bake for 75 minutes. Let cool gredients until no lumps remain. 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp. grated nutmeg for 10 minutes in the pan, then Batter will be thick! 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. ground cloves move onto a wire rack and let 4. Divide batter among cupcake ⅓ cup buttermilk 1 cup canned pumpkin purée cool completely. Slather on some liners,filling each 2/3 of the way ¼ cup Greek yogurt 2 sicks of unsalted butter butter, and enjoy! full. 3 eggs, lightly beaten 5. Bake for about 17-19 minutes. Photo Credits: onceuponachef;com Apple Pie Filling 1 1/4 cups sugar remove from oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before re- 2 medium sized apples,peeled, moving from cupcake tin. cored and diced

2 Tbsp unsalted butter Apple pie bites: your ¼ cup brown sugar Apple Pie Filling: lemon juice from a quarter lemon 1. In a medium saucepan, place, ½ Tbsp cinnamon apples, butter, brown sugar, lemon ¼ tsp apple pie spice at room temperature juice, cinna- mon, and apple pie spice together. favorite fall treat Salted Caramel Butter cream Cook over medium heat for 5-8 Frosting minutes, until apples are tender. Allow to cool. ¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract made simple ¼ cup salted caramel Make the frosting: of apple), 1 teaspoon of apple pie ished, melt the butter and cover the sauce,softened to room tem- In the bowl of an electric stand Martha Hegley ‘16 spice, 3 tablespoons of butter, ¼ apple slices in them. Then arrange perature mixer or with your hand mixer, EE Senior Lifestyle Editor cup of light brown sugar, and op- crescent rolls on the baking sheet pinch of salt cream butter on medium high and evenly 1½ to 2 cups of powdered sugar speed for about 3 to 4 minutes. When distribute the 1 Tbsp heavy cream Add vanilla extract and salted car- I think of fall, I brown sugar amel sauce; mix until combined, think of a warm mix onto scraping down the sides as needed. apple pie, just each cres- Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and out of the oven, cent triangle. salt; beat on low until powdered cooling by the If you sugar is incorporated. Add heavy window. Even are using cream and then add more pow- though apple pecans, the dered sugar until desired consis- pie is one of next step is tency is achieved. my favorite fall to sprinkle Increase speed to medium, and treats, it is very each cres- beat until smooth and well com- time consum- cent with bined for another 2 minutes. ing to make. I them. Put Scrape down the sides and bottom am always on one apple of the bowl as needed. the lookout for slice on the Prepare a piping bag and fill with new easy reci- wide end of frosting. pes, and when each cres- Assembly: theblondcook. cent triangle Using a small knife, cut and re- com introduced and wrap the move a circle in the center of each me to Apple Pie crescent roll cupcake. Bites, I was in- around each Fill with apple filling. stantly hooked. Photo courtesy of theblondcook.com apple slice. Pour a layer of salted caramel over This To finish it off, brush it the apples. dessert is easy to make, takes little tional ⅓ cup of pecans. lightly with the remaining butter Spread frosting on top. time, and can be made with only a The first step that you and apple pie spice. Put it in the few ingredients. All you will need are going to take is put parchment oven for 10 - 12 minutes and there to make this delicious dessert for paper on a baking sheet and preheat you go. It is that simple. Photos courtesy of http://www.tastespotting.com/ fall is 1 can of crescent rolls, 1 the oven to 375 degrees F. Next, This dessert is healthy, apple cut into wedges (theblond- combine the brown sugar and the delicious, and the perfect way to cook.com used Granny Smith but apple pie spice, and set it to the side kick off the fall season. you can use your favorite kind on the counter. After that is fin- Entertainment 10 The Eagle’s Eye October 27, 2015 Issue 1 The A-maze-ing Maze Runner Sequel escape with the rest of the group which is a barren, windy desert was going to happen next. I was at and anyone who is looking for an Christina DeBenedetto ‘16 and are left to search for the Red that separates the mountains, where first skeptical about going to see exciting thriller movie. One aspect EE Contributor Army, a rebel group helping the Red Army is, from WICKED. the sequel to Maze Runner because about this movie is that you really Imagine a world where most people like Thomas escape from Thomas and his friends must make I didn’t think anything could top didn’t have to see the first one to of the humans are disease-ridden WICKED, where he was being it to the Red Army to safety before it. However, I was proven wrong. understand the next one. Although zombies, and the ones that are Other students, such as Tiffany you might be confused at first, the not are trying to kill you so that Edwards, felt the same way. movie does an excellent job of they can use your blood to find “The movie was action-packed, explaining what is happening and a cure for the virus. Well, this which I loved because it made the reviewing some of the important is Thomas’s reality in the movie movie interesting. There was never elements of the first movie for the Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. a dull moment in the entire movie,” viewers who hadn’t seen it. The Scorch Trials is an exciting said Tiffany. “Even though I didn’t see the movie that combines the perfect The movie was not a success first movie in the trilogy, I felt like mix of drama with science fiction. with all of its viewers, however. I knew what was going on most The Scorch Trials, released on On Rottentomatoes.com, it only of the time in the second movie. September 18, 2015, is the second received a rating of 50% thumbs up I really enjoyed it and was able in a series of three movies based and many of the critics expressed to follow the storyline despite not on the novel The Maze Runner their disappointment. knowing what happened in the first by James Dashner. It begins at “With minimal plot development movie,” said Nicole Anderson. the end of Maze Runner, with the and far too much running around Essentially, this movie proved main character Thomas, played The initial release photo for the movie. Photo courtesy of http://www. in dark corridors, the Scorch Trials to be another phenomenal movie by Dylan O’Brien, and the rest of comingsoon.net/movies/news/418579-first-photos-from-maze-runner- has a poor story:filter ratio. And in the series. I would recommend his group, including Minho, Newt, the-scorch-trials-released#/slide/1header.jpg. much of what happens is poorly this movie to anyone, even if Winston, and Teresa, arriving to thought out,” wrote James Berar- they haven’t seen the first movie. a safe location away from the held captive. WICKED finds them. dinelli on Reelviews.net. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials maze. When people are selected However, getting to the safety This movie was well worth Despite some negative is currently in theaters, and I sug- and taken away everyday, Aris of the Red Army isn’t so simple. the $10.50 ticket price. At every comments about the movie, it gest anyone who is interested in and Thomas become suspicious. First, Thomas and his group second of the film, I was on the is an enjoyable film that is ap- science fiction or action thrillers When they discover the truth, they must travel across the Scorch, edge of my seat wondering what propriate for viewers of all ages check it out. A Night to Remember: Emmy Awards 2015 Benjamin Vu ‘16 Emmys to become the single most Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Outstanding Reality-Competi- Margo Martindale, The Ameri- EE Senior Entertainment Editor a series has ever won in a year. Black tion Program cans Modern Family has had a five The Voice (NBC) On September 20, the 67th An- year monopoly on the Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actress Outstanding Guest Actor in a nual Primetime Emmy Awards Awards for Best Comedy. How- in a Comedy Series Outstanding Structured Reality Comedy Series took place at the Microsoft The- ever, this year it was a showdown Allison Janney, Mom Program Bradley Whitford, Transparent ater in downtown Los Angeles, between HBO’s Veep and Ama- California. zon’s Transparent for the coveted Outstanding Guest Actress in a Emmy Awards are given to title. Comedy Series those who have shown excellence The two shows would be seen Joan Cusack, Shameless in the television industry, similar trading off wins for the entirety to the Academy Awards for film or of the comedy themed awards and Outstanding Writing for a Drama the Grammy Awards for music, as Veep and Transparent’s accep- Series chosen by the Academy of Televi- tance speeches would respectively Game Of Thrones — “Mother’s sion Arts and Sciences. This year, joke with the audience or advocate Mercy” (David Benioff and D.B. for the first time, the event was for trans issues. Weiss) hosted by Andy Samberg. A complete list of the Emmy That night, history was made Award winners can be seen below: Outstanding Writing for a Com- as Viola Davis became the first edy Series African-American woman to win Outstanding Drama Series Veep — “Election Night” (Simon the award for Outstanding Lead Game Of Thrones (HBO) Blackwell, Armando Iannucci Actress in a Drama Series. and Tony Roche) In her acceptance speech, Da- Outstanding Comedy Series vis quoted the phrase of Harriet Veep (HBO) Outstanding Directing for a Tubman by saying “In my mind, Drama Series I see a line. And over that line, I Outstanding Lead Actor in a Viola Davis wins an Emmy award. Photo courtesy of http://tomandlorenzo. Game Of Thrones — “Mother’s see green fields and lovely flowers Drama Series com/2015/09/emmys-2015-viola-davis-in-carmen-marc-valvo/ Mercy” (David Nutter) and beautiful white women with Jon Hamm, Mad Men Outstanding Supporting Actor Shark Tank (ABC) their arms stretched out to me, in a Comedy Series Outstanding Directing for a Com- over that line. But I can’t seem to Outstanding Lead Actress in a Tony Hale, Veep Outstanding Unstructured Real- edy Series get there no how. I can’t seem to Drama Series ity Program Transparent — “Best New Girl” get over that line.” Viola Davis, How to Get Away Outstanding Variety Talk Series Deadliest Catch (Discovery) (Jill Soloway) Davis then proceeded to men- With Murder The Daily Show (Comedy Cen- tion that opportunity was the sole tral) Outstanding Host For A Reality Overall, the Emmys was a night obstacle that separated women Outstanding Lead Actor in a Or Reality-Competition Pro- of both grand, dramatic speeches of color from everyone else. It is Comedy Series Outstanding Writing For A Va- gram and whimsical jokes. Although it impossible to win an Emmy for Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent riety Series Jane Lynch, Hollywood Game was the last chance for shows such a role that is not yet available or The Daily Show (Comedy Cen- Night as Mad Men and Parks and Recre- existent. Outstanding Lead Actress in a tral) ation to win awards, it was surely Additionally, Jon Hamm won Comedy Series Outstanding Variety Special a night to remember, if not for the his first Emmy with his 16th Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Outstanding Directing For A “The Saturday Night Live 40th stage antics on screen, then at least nomination for his role in Mad Variety Series Anniversary Special” (NBC) for the chance for TV enthusiasts Men. Although Hamm was tri- Outstanding Supporting Actor The Daily Show (Comedy Cen- to know which shows they should umphant in his victory, the series in a Drama Series tral) Outstanding Guest Actor in a definitely be watching on their did not win in the Best Drama, Peter Dinklage, Game of Drama Series Netflix, Amazon Prime, or HBO an honor which instead went to Thrones Outstanding Variety Sketch Reg E. Cathey, House of Cards Go accounts. Game of Thrones. Series Game of Thrones would ulti- Outstanding Supporting Actress Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Outstanding Guest Actress in a mately win big, earning 12 total in a Drama Series Central) Drama Series 11 Entertainment The Eagle’s Eye Turning the pages: THS Reads October 27, 2015 Issue 1 is obsessed with books and sto- is an intended target of the serial to threaten to kill her before it’s too she is born. Manya Kidambi ‘18 ries. She turns to the words for killer, self proclaimed The Owl. late? Can you figure out the murder However, Kate’s cancer EE Asst. Entertainment Editor comfort and for truth, until read- Years ago, The Owl had before the story ends? returns repeatedly throughout the Imagine you have just ing becomes as important to her been humiliated in a childhood Mary Higgins Clark’s years. finished all your homework and as breathing. Growing up poor, play. The teen was the owl in the Nighttime is My Time, was released Anna has always done want to do something to relax. To however, Liesel has no money for tree and had one line. Then, the in 2004 by Simon and Schuster. what her parents asked her to do, some, the answer might be playing books. This leads her to steal nov- boy messed up the line by stutter- Clark is also known for The Cin- until one day she decides to sell the video games; to others, playing a els from the rich mayor’s library, ing and the audience laughed. derella Murder, I’ll Walk Alone, necklace her father gave her to pay sport. However, with Trumbull and even right out of the ashes of A group of girls at a lunch and I’ve Got You Under My Skin. for a lawyer, Campbell Alexander, High’s new Reading Revolution, Nazi book burnings. table continued to imitate the stut- This is geared for audiences in to sue her parents to the right to more and more students are turn- Liesel’s life as the Book tered line and made fun of the boy. need of a good murder to solve. her own body-- right before Kate ing to the company of books for Thief intensifies when her foster This left him scarred for life due This book deals with childhood is about to die because of a kidney entertainment. Books can leave parents take the risk of hiding a to the childhood bullying. bullying and how it can change one failure. a different impression on every Jewish man in their basement. Fast forward twenty for the worse. She claims that she person, but here are some reviews Liesel identifies with this man, years later, The Owl kills his prey doesn’t want to do it anymore- of books that Trumbull High Stu- named Max, who shares her love and then leave a signature symbol This is a fast paced book with a ton -that the risks are higher for her dents have been reading. of words. Both are sufferers, and which is an owl pin. of thriller to entertain the reader, than anyone else. they quickly form a bond that Jean Sheridan, a suc- When you pick up this book, Moving, emotional, and you’ll be sure to not be able to put heartwarming, My Sister’s Keeper Jessica Parillo ‘18 helps both of them survive. cessful historian and author, is it down. is a must read for everyone. It is EE Senior Opinions Editor Zusak spins a thrilling one of the six people nominated tale of love and hatred in the face to be honored at the high school surprising, truthful, and definitely Book Review: The Book Thief by of adversity. He does an amazing reunion. She is also a target of “Clark’s certainly mastered the different from the movie. Markus Zusak job of portraying life in Germany The Owl, because she had been a art of the page-turner, and though First of all, the movie Rating: 9 out of 10 stars during the Holocaust through the part of the lunch table girls but had many characters are relatively completely omits the love story innocent eyes of a girl scarred by been perceived as one who made shallow and the plot somewhat with Julia and Campbell. And more The Holocaust has been the war. Readers will fall in love fun of him when she hadn’t. predictable, fans will enjoy the importantly, include Julia, her the subject of many novels by with the characters, rejoice with As successful as she is comfort of watching the Clark guardian ad litem, in it. She was authors hoping to preserve the them and feel their suffering. Will now, she had a secret love in her formula unwind yet again,” - Mary an important person in the book, memory of this horrific event in Liesel be able to save Max? Will high school years, and kept their Frances Wilkens, Booklist Review. helping Anna to make the right history. There are stories of life the books be able to save her? child’s existence a secret. The decision and standing up for her Archana Ajay ‘18 and death, analytical works by Owl threatens Sheridan with the when it was needed. EE Staff Writer historians, and even interviews “Deserves a place on the same knowledge of the secret by fax. They also portray Judge from living survivors. Yet, Markus shelf with The Diary of a Young Throughout the story, DeSalvo as a woman, in the movie, Zusak portrays this period of time Girl by Anne Frank… Poised to Sheridan struggles to try to figure though that doesn’t really impact through a new perspective in his Book Review: My Sister’s Keeper the story. However, the ending was become a classic.” - USA Today out who knows of the secret with by Jodi Picoult award-winning novel, The Book the help of detective Sam Deegan. altered, and I think many people Thief. Rating: 10 out of 10 stars would be surprised. I certainly was! Lia Horyczun ‘16 The question is which of the Written through the eyes honorees is the serial killer out to of Death, The Book Thief follows EE Co-Managing Editor My Sister’s Keeper, writ- make Sheridan’s life miserable and ten by Jodi Picoult, is a heartwarm- a young girl named Liesel Me- murder her? minger as she grows up in Nazi, ing, well-written novel about a Book Review: Nighttime Is My Clark focuses on how family going through a crisis that Germany. After suffering the loss TIme by Mary Higgins Clark childhood bullying has everlast- of her brother, Liesel is sent to could have fatal results. Kate has Rating: 8.5 out of 10 stars ing effects on a person and can been diagnosed with leukemia, and live with foster parents in a small get to such an extreme point the German town. Forced to grow up has been sick from the moment we Once you leave high person will eventually turn to meet her until the end. She needs quickly in a country infected with school, it stays behind you for the harming others in order to feel Hitler’s influence, Liesel is no an organ donor, but nobody in their rest of your life - or does it? satisfaction. Success can only get family is a perfect match. stranger to the cruelties of war. Yet What does a high school one so far and this is portrayed by she manages to find small joys in Her parents decide to reunion, secret love story, and a Clark through the six honorees genetically engineer a daughter her life; the first being her friend historian all have in common? A that readers can really relate to. Rudy, and the second being her who could give organs to Kate as serial killer is coming for revenge If you really enjoy a good murder she needed them. At first, they only new ability to read. at the 20th high school reunion at story ,then you can’t miss out on After her foster father expect to have Anna give her an Stone Croft Academy in Cornwall- this very suspenseful mystery. Can organ one time, only a month after teaches her how to read, Liesel On-Hudson, and Jean Sheridan Sheridan figure out who is trying

Photo courtesy of goodreads Photo courtesy of www.Book Review: Nighttime is Photo courtesy of tower.com My Time 12 Sports The Eagle’s Eye October 20, 2015, Issue 1 Girls soccer opens with a win Bhavya Bhushan ‘16 EE Senior Sports Editor into the top corner of the goal. few minutes, but my team was was aggressive and many fouls Staples goalie Anna Sivinski dove really encouraging and eventually were called, including two yellow This Week’s Schedule Less than fi ve minutes the wrong way, nowhere close we came back which made the cards. Despite the number of fouls, Field Hockey were left in the game when a to saving the ball. Realizing that experience fun.” the girls were connecting on more 10/27 @Danbury 4:00 p.m. Staples defender knocked sopho- they had taken the lead, the girls As the first half pro- passes and getting more chances more Julie Keckler to the ground. hugged each other and jumped gressed, the girls recovered and on goal. Girls Soccer The referee called the foul and the on each other as the Black Hole began connecting on passes. The aggressive half all led 10/27 @Darien 4:00 p.m. Wreckers defense formed a wall, which fi lled the stands went crazy. Captain Kyriaki Marinos tied the up to Presser’s goal, which proved ready to block the free kick which The game, which took game after taking the ball through that girls soccer is a force to be Girls Volleyball could win girls’ soccer the game. place on Saturday September the defense. Junior Amelia Cro- reckoned with this season. Presser 10/28 @Ridgefi eld 5:30 p.m. As captain Jill Presser 12th, did not start off the way sley then took the lead for the said, “I felt like I was on top of the stepped up to take the kick, she they had hoped. Within the fi rst girls when she intercepted a pass world. Especially because we lost Football knew she had the power to bring two minutes of the game, Staples’ between Staples defenders, cut the to them last year.” 10/30 v Brien McMahon 7:00 p.m. the score up to 3-2. The game Charlotte Rossi scored giving keeper and put the ball in the net. During the game, Magu- 11/6 v New Canaan 7:00 p.m. had been tied at 2-2 for the entire Staples the lead from the start. Crosley said, “I was pre- ire had four saves, and the girls second half, and the girls wanted At first, the girls were paring myself for the game since had a total of 10 shots. Staples Boys and Girls Cross Country to take down one of the top teams shocked and panicked. They that morning, so I went into that goalkeeper Sivinski had fi ve saves 10/31 LL State Championship in the FCIAC. The day before at were unable to connect on passes game wanting a goal, and when I ,and the Wreckers took 18 shots. @Wickham Park 10:00 a.m. practice, the girls had practiced and the Wreckers kept getting the scored it was one of the best feel- Captain Francesca Es- this play. ball over their heads, leading to ings ever.” posito said, “Everyone was crying, Girls Swimming and Diving Presser said, “I remem- several shots which sophomore Right before the first and Uhrl was dancing on the bus 11/3 FCIAC Trials ber that it was now or never. This goalkeeper Aisling Maguire had half ended, Staples brought the ride home. It was the perfect way @Greenwich 6:00 p.m. was my chance to rise to the oc- to save. game to a tie again when Brynly to start off the season.” 11/5 FCIAC Finals casion.” Maguire said, “I was a bit Marsh scored. Tied at 2-2, both @Greenwich 4:30 Presser ran up to the ball nervous as it was my fi rst varsity teams put everything they could Photos courtesy of Meghan and chipped it over the wall and game. They scored within the fi rst into the second half. The game Mahar and Ryan Lacy.

Junior and captain Jill Presser chips the ball over the wall and into the net to beat Girls soccer runs a lap of the fi eld after the game, celebrating their win. Staples 3-2. The next move I value sleep and school more.” It is an extremely big transition, but Sydney Adams, senior and First Alyssa Breunig ‘16 For some athletes, balancing you get used to it.” Team All State volleyball player EE Staff Writer school and sports is diffi cult, but Becoming a college ath- says, “It has been diffi cult for me for others they like the challenge. lete is extremely diffi cult. Not only fi nding the right college, because I The NCAA states that, Joyce Woolen, a former THS ath- do you need to maintain the high have only looked at the schools that “Eight million students are cur- lete, who currently plays basket- skill level and grades the school I have talked to the coaches there. rently participating in high school ball at Goucher College, says “At requires, but you need to fi nd the It’s also hard fi nding a school with sports. Only 460,000 of them will fi rst it is very diffi cult balancing college that is the right fi t for you my major and a good volleyball compete at NCAA schools. Of school and sports. Time manage- academically and athletically. program.” that group only a fraction of them ment is a skill you have to learn That means you need to find a Pursuing sports after high will reach their goal of becoming in order to survive in college. The school with your intended major, school is not as easy as it looks. a professional athlete.” So why is hardest day of the week is having school size you’re interested in, It is a lot of time and work. but if it so diffi cult to not only compete bus rides, and games every week. 6 a.m. practice and then going to school environment, and the sports you really put your mind to it, you at the professional level but the All of that and classes and school a three hour lab afterwards. It’s program you want to be a part of. can be successful athletically and collegiate one as well? work. Many high school athletes hard, but playing a sport actually Sean Teixeira, a senior and soccer academically. Mr. King, THS Ath- choose not to compete at the col- helps me focus on my work more player committed to Villanova letic Director, says, “About 20-30 legiate level because they feel because I know I only have a University, says, “I cut my list to Photo courtesy of Trumbull Times. students of the 500 students of like they won’t be able to balance certain time frame to get my work a fi nal 4 schools, and from there com the class of 2016 will play com- sports and school. Mia Hampford, done.” Many college athletes it was really tough. I liked all the petitively in college. Only 7 or 8 captain of the volleyball team, agree and believe that although it’s schools and could see myself at all will play Division I or II. This is says, “Sports in high school are time consuming, it’s worth it. Kate of them. Ultimately, I just saw that because collegiate sports are so great, but at the college level they O’Leary, former THS athlete and Villanova showed the most excite- competitive and time consuming.” would be too big a commitment current basketball player at The ment about having me on the team To play college sports requires a for me. I want to get all my work College of New Jersey, says, “I and that I could be most successful lot of time and commitment. It done, and still have some free was really good at managing my there.” Although it was easy to means preseason and postseason time. I don’t want to always be time in high school, but college is fi gure out what was best for him, training, 5 a.m. workouts, condi- concerned with constant practices a whole new level. The classes are some athletes are not as fortunate tioning, three hour practices, long and games. Although I love sports, harder and the practices are longer. in fi nding a college that suits them.