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THE ALCONAIREOne Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Volume 49—Issue 01,OctoberF 2012 falconaire.monmouthregional.net by Matt Yee ‘13 Get the text? Opinions Editor MRHS Makes Some Changes
The new school year is In the mornings, the for display cases on the left here! Sports and activities students are no longer side and a hall of fame on are well underway and allowed to wait in the hall- the right. MRHS also redid Monmouth Regional has way until the morning bell. rooms 212 and 412 with made some changes and All students must wait in new lights, ceiling, and added some neat new stuff! the PAC or Commons. Cell fl oors. The principal, Mr. Teeple, phones are also allowed Now here’s something gave the Falconaire the in the hallways, not just that many seniors have no- scoop on what additions in lunches anymore. But ticed: Dividers! The senior have been done. First off, they are still not allowed lot has added dividers to some may notice that the in classes. Also regard- lessen the risk of people student store is gone along ing lunches, the price has cutting across the lot with the attendance offi ce. gone up to $2.75 (25 cents and causing an accident. Now the assistant principal more than last year). To be And the school has also secretaries, Ms. Edwards considered a school lunch, reversed back to parking and Ms. Costello, are in it must have 3 of the 5 a lot numbers. All students charge of attendance and meat, grain, fruit, veg- planning on driving this discipline. Ms. Edwards, etable, or milk. And one year have to receive a tag Assistant Principal Secre- of these must be a fruit or when registering their tary to Mrs. Mihalko, takes vegetable. “Failure to do so cars. These tags have care of the freshman and will result in being charged numbers on them and the junior discipline. While for each item” says the student must park in the Ms. Costello, Assistant warning notice throughout corresponding spot. This Principal Secretary to Mr. the Commons. system makes it easier for Evans, disciplines the One large addition the school to locate cars sophomores and seniors. that many students have that aren’t registered, leave But if students want to sign noticed is the construction property, or shouldn’t be out early, students must on the new band and AV here. So watch here you sign out in Mr. Evan’s storage unit. And along the park! offi ce. new wall, there is a place NEW STUFF Construction on the new band closet begins photo credit: Samantha Primich
by Matt Yee ‘13 NEW TEACHERS Opinions Editor
Do you have any pets? Position Why did you decide to do this profession? What college did you attend? Any hobbies? Kayaking, going to the beach, 2 dogs: a Dachshund/ School I always had an interest in working with Albright College and Geor- shopping, yoga, and reading Yorkie terrier mix and an Tacovsky Psychologist children, teens, and their families especially gian Court University and playing games on my those facing challenges American Pit bull terrier Kindle My 9th grade science teacher shoed me that Science Adephi University Besides learning Unfortunately no :( Hayes learning was more than memorization, but it Teacher more about science? was having fun and applying it to the real world. BOWLING! Switzer My high school chemistry teacher encouraged me Playing, coaching, Not yet, but I am hop- Science Seton Hall Univer- to pursue a career in teaching because chemistry and watching all kinds ing to get puppy for Teacher sity was something I was really good in besides gym... of sports. Christmas.
Science Teaching is the best of both worlds for me, I Monmouth Univer- Yes, two pugells: Dexter Werner Painting Teacher get to teach kids and work with science. sity. Go Hawks! and Mia I wanted to make a positive difference in Golf, listening to music, Math Teacher Seton Hall University A gold retriever McDonald each of my students lives and help them doing math problems on named Cooper grow as people. weekends I believe that being able to fi nd and utilize Reading (of course), Anderson Media Center Jersey City University Lab/Shep mix Specialist information responsibly and accurately is a crochet & needle- named Ginger critical skill point
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Left to Right: Hayes, Switzer, Werner, Tacovsky, Anderson, McDonald INSIDE NEWS, page 2 FEATURES, page 3 SPIRIT, pages 4 &5 SPORT, page 6 Online Exclusive The Lonlieness of a Long Where Do You Stand? T.V Fall Programs Falcon Pep Rally Distance Runner FALL SPORTS Presidential Election 2012 Minecraft: NFL Preview A Gaming Phenomenon Relive the Fall Pep Rall PEP RALLY/ BAND Students in the Hall: 2012 OPINIONS, page 8 PHOTO GALLERY Obama Vs. Romney Benefi ts of Volunteering Girl Fashions CHUDNEY’S COMIC CORNER Page 2 The Falconaire NEWS October 2012 Where Do You Stand? by Nicole Cappuccino ‘13 Obama and Romney Election 2012 Staff Writer TOPIC ROMNEY OBAMA A Publication of Monmouth Regional High School Abortion •Pro Life •Pro Choice •Opposed to abortions- unless it •Supports women’s right to decide EOIN WENGER & involve rape, incest, etc. LAUREN MOONEY Co Editors in Chief •“As we seek to establish full equal- •Supportive towards the Lesbian, Gay, Same Sex ity for America’s gay and lesbian Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) commu- DAWN COLLETT Issues Advisor citizens, I will provide more effective nity leadership than my opponent.” •Supports gay marriage WRITERS Environment •Believes the solution to the en- •Working towards reducing MATT YEE vironmental problems is to take a the carbon pollution because Opinions Editor market approach he believes it’s a threat to the •Use more technology climate Staff Writers: Erik Rasmussen, •Developed a Patient Protection and Nicole Cappuccino, Samantha Health Care •Immediately eliminate the Af- Affordable Care Act which covered Primich, Michael Whalen, fordable Care Act (Obamacare) Jocelyn Anderson 32 million uninsured Americans
Contributors: Joseph Crimi, Minimum •Doesn’t want to raise minimum •Wants to establish a Fair Allison Ens, Hannah Cahill, Wage Labor Standards Act which Patricia Lafferty wage because there are so many people unemployed and it wouldn’t would raise minimum wage MEDIA STAFF be fair by 31% ($9.50 an hour) Billy Nguyen •Expand the government’s role on Webmaster •Wants more participation from the education Education Samantha Primich public- not just the government •Expand federal student aid and Photography Editor •Wants to provide fi nancial aid to crack down on private colleges that Chudney Patterson private colleges leave students with too much debt Staff Comic Illustrator
Gun Control •Supports the second amendment. •Believes it’s an individual right CONTACT INFORMATION •Thinks that it is a part of America’s to bear arms but wants to limit ADDRESS & EMAIL free society the exercise of the right The Falconaire •Enforce the law instead of making a •Says it’s a negotiable subject Monmouth Regional High School One Norman J. Field Way law •Wants children to be safe Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
LOCATION •Knows there are many negative Room 211 Homeroom and fi rst period Marijuana •Opposes the legalization of effects of marijuana and won’t marijuana- including medicine Room 509 legalize it, but he considers using After school marijuana it for medical purposes under strict circumstances EDITOR AND ADVISOR EMAIL
EDITOR IN CHIEF [email protected] [email protected] STUDENTS IN THE HALL: by Nicole Cappuccino ‘13 Staff Writer ADVISOR OBAMA vs. ROMNEY [email protected] Mrs. Kroposky, Monmouth Regional sociology teacher, says, “The most important issues EDITORIAL POLICY in the upcoming election are the economy, national security, domestic social issues, global The Falconaire will accept economic and political change.” So The Falconaire asked the students at Monmouth Regional written and graphic material for publication in the Falconaire who they would vote for president and why. Here are some of there responses: from students, faculty, and administrators provided it is of Paolo Arceo (junior) - “I don’t know.” interest and value. We reserve the right to reject any material Summer Smagacz (junior) - “I’d vote for Rom- that we consider inappropri- ate. The Falconaire reserves ney because I feel like Obama ran our economy the right to edit any material down the drain.” received for publication.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To provide a graphic forum of dialogue and expres- sion. To provide the school and community with information concerning the important issues and activities pertaining to stu- Jocelyn Rodriguez (sophomore) - “Obama because dents, faculty, and administra- tion. To publish an interesting, he supports Hispanic people and cares about the less readable newspaper satisfying the needs of the students and fortunate who don’t make enough money.” the Monmouth Regional com- munity. CORRECTIONS Colleen Phelan (senior) - “Both candidates have good The Falconaire is com- mitted to fair and accurate points on separate topics.” reporting. If you are aware of an error, please inform us be emailing us at dcollett@ monmouthregional.net
COMMENTS & QUESTIONS For general comments or questions about the Falconaire, please write to the editors or Rob Cartagena (senior) - “I’d vote for Romney because advisor at mrhsfalconaire@ Obama’s health care plan is bad, and it hurts my dad’s job.” yahoo.com or at the specifi c email addresses listed above. As you can see, there are varying opinions in Monmouth Regional just like among the voters in the United States. Who would you vote for? Page 3 The Falconaire Features October 2012
by Samantha Primich ‘13 T.V Fall Programs Staff Writer Show Premiere & Times Channel Summary September 23rd “How I Met Your Mother” starts off in the year 2030 with main character, Ted Mosby, How I Met Your Monday’s at talking to his two kids about how he met their mother. It then goes to the year 2005 Mother (Season 8) CBS and Ted’s journey with his four friends, a lawyer Marshall Eriksen, a kindergarten 8:00pm teacher Lily Aldrin, ladies man Barny Stinson, and news anchor Robin Scherbatsky, whom he thought his wife would be. The show not only shows Ted’s journey through life trying to fi nd someone he could spend the rest of his life with, but also his ups, downs, and best times with his friends that essentially help Ted fi nd his girl. Comedy show “The Offi ce” has been around since 2005. It is a ‘mockumentary’ about a fake paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania run by Boss Michael Scott, September 19th played by Steve Carell. This show consists of multiple characters who are funny in The Offi ce NBC their own way. For instance there is Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute, two enemies al- Thursday at ways pulling terrible, but hilarious jokes on one another. Toby, who works with Human (Season 9) 9:00pm Recourses and always trying to listen to head of corporate by meekly stopping Michael from doing things he isn’t supposed to. There are so many relationships between all of the workers over the past eight Seasons that things have changed drastically during the show. Unfortunately this coming Season nine of “The Offi ce” will be its last.
September 1st Time Traveling Alien, The Doctor travels through time with his assistant in a blue Doctor Who telephone booth trying to stop evil and mayhem where ever they go. From Daleks to (Season 33) Saturday’s at BBC Cybermen to Weeping Angels the Doctor stops it all in a comedic and serious way. 9:00pm This British show has been on since 1963, but if you’re new to the show you should have no problem jumping into Doctor Who’s 33rd Season. Drama Syfi (and a lot of the time comedic) show “Supernatural” takes you on the Supernatural October 3rd highway to hell (literarily) with brothers Sam and Dean Winchester. The two fi ght all CW sorts of monsters, myths, cursed objects, ghosts, demons, and angels (yes angels who (Season 8) Wednesday’s knew they could be so violent). This series takes you on the ups and downs of the at 9:00pm two brother’s life as well as their destiny when it comes to Angels vs. Demons, being dragged to Hell, and stopping the one and only Lucifer himself. However, if you’re just jumping into the newest Season eight, a new monster has appeared and a few other things. So it might be a good idea to look up a quick summary of Season seven. Benefi ts and by Nicole Cappuccino ‘13 Opportunities Staff Writer of Volunteering
Honor Society and looks assistant. by Erik Rasmussen ‘14 Everyone should great on your college •The Salvation Army- volunteer their time- it applications. Mrs. Dill, Help with disaster relief, Staff Writer Minecraft can help you and others in the MRHS advisor for the youth camps, Christmas A gaming phenomenon bit-by-bit many ways! Not only do National Honor Society charities, helping the by Swedish program- over 9 million copies you provide support for (NHS), explains that there elderly, and drug and Over the last few mer Markus Persson between the PC and Xbox others, but you also gain are four principles that alcohol rehabilitation. years Minecraft has gone and released on May 17, 360 versions. Though the a tremendous amount of must be met in order to •Your Local Church- Re- from an independent 2009 as an “alpha”, the game has been released self- satisfaction. There become a member of the ligious education offi ce, small-market game to a fi rst stage of software already it is updated are many local opportuni- NHS. All four principles gardening, work in the household name in the testing for a game. The with new and improved ties for students to share are very important, and church offi ce, holiday gaming industry. Mine- game was popular on a features every once in a their time, talents, and three out of the four- prin- activities, youth group, craft is an independent small scale in the indie while to keep gameplay services. Teenagers may ciples, service, leader- parish events such as par- game where players can game market. With the interesting for long time be reluctant to volunteer ship, and character- are ish picnics. destroy and build your money being earned fans of the game. because they think it’s related to volunteering. •Ronald McDonald own world block by block. from sales of the “alpha” Minecraft has become boring and too time con- Giving of one self to their House- Offi ce Volunteer Players can build a house, Minecraft, Persson cre- a cultural wonder and is suming, but volunteering community by providing (helps with mailings, search for materials, ated his game company seen everywhere. Every is a great opportunity to volunteer service shows record keeping, data defeat monsters, and much Mojang in September November (starting 2011) try new things and meet character and leadership. entry, etc.), fundraising more. From Creepers 2010 to further develop Markus Persson holds new people while serving A candidate for NHS re- volunteer, cook meals or to zombies to skeletons Minecraft and also Minecon, a huge event others. MRHS student, ally needs to volunteer or bake for families, plant- to Endermen there are work on other projects. for people to gather who Adrianna Bellomo adds, they won’t be selected. ers, gardeners, holiday plenty of creatures to fi ght Persson was then able are fans of the game. “Volunteering taught me Some examples of celebration help (decorate throughout the game. The to hire a few employees Minecon 2011 took place the importance of helping places to volunteer in the or make a special meal), game can be played as a to work for Mojang and in Las Vegas, Nevada people and it showed me area, and a sampling of and maintenance. single player mode or a continue development of and Minecon 2012 is that one person can truly the services performed •Assisted Living Facil- multiplayer server where Minecraft. On December going to take place at make a difference.” are: ity- Help serve meals and many players can play 20, 2010 the Minecraft the Disneyland Resort in Volunteering is •The American Red clean up after meals, help together to try to achieve “Beta”, the next stage of Paris, France. Minecraft important because even Cross- Provide service to with activities such as goals or just have fun. the development process is a loved game among all something that seems the armed forces, donate bingo, social events, and Another popular feature was released. By January age groups from young like a small effort to blood, health and safety organize activities for the of the game is Creative 2011, Minecraft had been children to high school you can be a big deal services, and fundraising. residents. Mode, where the player is purchased by over one and college students to to someone else. There •The Food Bank of There are also other, given unlimited resources million people and had adults! The game can are many people and Monmouth and Ocean informal ways to help the to build whatever he/she grown to a global level. also be educational as the organizations that are in County- Assist with food community such as creat- wants. Many people use By April 2011 Minecraft player can combine ele- need of your efforts, even drives, sorting donations, ing or joining a group to Creative Mode to build had an estimated revenue ments and items to create clubs and organizations fi lling agency orders, and clean up local beaches, interesting and creative of $33 Million. The full new items. This can help at MRHS. Key Club, bulk mailing preparation. participating in a walk-a- objects and post pictures version of the game was the player have better Animal Friendly Orga- •The ASPCA- Adminis- thon to raise money for or videos of them onto the released November 18, survival knowledge. nization, and Life Club trative assistance, animal those who need it, or sim- internet. The game started 2011. On May 9, 2012 Minecraft is now popular are a few of the many care technician, cat ply asking another person out on PCs but now it is Minecraft was released in the PC and console clubs that volunteer at this volunteer, children’s bib- if there is something you available on Xbox 360, on Xbox 360 through gaming markets and is school. Volunteering also liography reviewer, dog can do to help. Doing Mac, iOS, and Android. Xbox Live and sold very globally known as one of can help you become a volunteer, mobile clinic things to help others is Minecraft was created well to console gamers. the most popular indepen- member of the National assistant, public relations ALWAYS the right thing Minecraft has now sold dent games ever created. assistant, and veterinary to do! Page 4 The Falconaire Fall Pep Rally 2012 October 2012 Fall Pep Rally 2012 The Falconaire Page 5 ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMANTHA PRIMICH SAMANTHA PRIMICH
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Ready, Juniors’ Set, Go MRHS Falcons! Win! GO!
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“The Gentlemen Always Wins” - Max Falvey
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Ready, Juniors’ Set, Go MRHS Falcons! Win! GO!
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“The Gentlemen Always Wins” - Max Falvey
Luke Palermo reaching for thrown Candy Boys Soccer Team
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MRHS Cheerleaders getting the crowd pumped Page 6 The Falconaire Sports October 2012 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner by Michael Whalen ‘14 Contributor do not get the respect they cross-country captain, ing why runners deserve deserve. Sure, all you may said, “… what I don’t more respect; “I think it Competitive running be doing is running, but think they get from other takes a lot of dedication has been around for centu- the mental and physical teams is attention… most to start something in July, ries, going back as far as demands of the sport, to of the cross-country run- and not see a result until the ancient Grecian Olym- actually be competitive on ners wouldn’t mind people November. It takes an pics. Originally, in that a large-scale, are certainly showing up to a meet or extremely long amount time, all events held in the an underestimated aspect two.” of time to be good at this Olympics were correlated of the sport. Miss Roach also sport…. It takes a very to that of war; wrestling, In an interview with touched upon which array long time and a lot of hand to hand combat; the coaches of the cross of people look down upon dedication, and most other javelin, throwing spears; country team, the sci- the sport of running the sports don’t put in nearly running, going into and ence teacher Miss Roach most as well; “Contact the amount of time that out of battle the fastest. and Mr. Rapcienski (who Sports, and anybody who runners do, who get very Over time, with more and teaches at a different chases a ball for a sport little show for it until the more competitors, it be- school) provided an excel- generally underrate run- end of the season.” came a sport. Nowadays, lent idea of how diffi cult ning ... there’s a lot more Long-distance run- competitive, long-distance and why cross country skill in running a certain ning is not only under- running is seen year-round should receive more re- distance fast, in a certain recognized in our school, with participants of all spect and recognition. Mr. position, in good form, but also in the professional backgrounds, ages, and Rapcienski explained how more than learning the sport world. On Beams genders. No matter who runners earn low respect; proper way to kick some- and Struts, two running you are, you can compete “It’s very unpopular; it’s thing or throw something. events made the list for in a race. the most popular participa- There’s a lot more skill “The Most Underrated Cross-country, the tion sport in the country, and talent involved in form Sports in the Olympics,” competitive running sport but the least popular sport work.” Something people a low-blow to the running in the fall, requires runners in the country. Everyone fail to take into consid- community. However, to run up and down hills, looks at it as hard or bor- eration with competitive none of this stops runners around corners, through ing and a waste of time, running is the tactical from doing what they do any terrain over the course and nobody understands standpoint of the sport, just best, going against the of 5000 meters (3.1 exactly how much it takes as Miss Roach explained; odds. Now with an under- miles). The bottom line to compete effectively…” where you are, when to standing of how diffi cult of the sport is, as long as So of course, anyone can move up, how you have to long-distance running there is no lightning, you run, but excelling to a move up, where to speed actually is, surely many run. However, some argue high competitive level of up, etc. will appreciate those who cross-country runners and the sport is very diffi cult. Mr. Rapcienski fi nished strive to achieve greatness distance runners in general Craig Uplinger, the MRHS the interview by explain- within the sport.
Cross Country Alex Koslowski training for a cross country race. Cross Country Team warming up Photos by Samantha Primich NFL Preview Survey: What Monmouth Regional thinks by Erik Rasmussen ‘14 Staff Writer will happen this season The Falconaire sur- veyed all homerooms asking WHO WILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL? The chart shows the results of what the stu- dent body thinks. For More Results and an NFL Preview, Check the Falconaire Online: falconaire.monmouthre- gional.net October 2012 Reviews The Falconaire Page 7 The Dark Knight Rises Premium Rush Movie Review The movie that Batman fans deserve by Samantha Primich ‘13 by Erik Rasmussen ‘14 Photography Editor Staff Writer Imagine racing down the over the summer, there busy street of New York was the release of the third City, wind in your hair, and fi nal installment of the riding a bike without a Christopher Nolan directed care in the world making Batman fi lms. Christian money in the process. Bale, for the third time, Sounds pretty good right? played the caped-crusader, Oh, forget to mention, there is a psychotic Batman. Bale is the 5th Photo credits to google actor to play Batman on Freeman (Lucius Fox) all NYPD cop on your tail the big screen after Adam play very important roles fi nish whether you’re a trying to run you down is taken back to the very Photo credits to google West (Batman 1966), in the movie as well. comic book nerd or just a with his car. beginning to understand Michael Keaton (Batman The fi lm takes casual movie goer. This late summer movie When in the theater view- where the hero was just 1989, Batman Returns place eight years after As a fan of all “Premium Rush” starring ers might expect the worst momentarily stopped. This 1992), Val Kilmer (Batman “The Dark Knight” and Batman media, this movie Joseph Gordon-Levitt and since the movie hadn’t is one of the enjoyable Forever 1995), and George Batman is nowhere to be did Batman great justice. Michael Shannon gives even made the top 10 in things about the movie, Clooney (Batman & Robin seen in Gotham. Bane has Christian Bale and Tom a new outlook to action- the box offi ces, but was when the time was dis- 1997). “The Dark Knight been controlling the Go- Hardy played their parts fi lled movies. Packed pleasantly surprised when played or the GPS aerial Rises” featured Tom Hardy tham crime world from the perfectly. The special with tons of fantastic bike in the end viewers enjoyed view of the city was seen. as the antagonist Bane, a sewers and plans to take effects and action scenes tricks and heart pound- the movie more than They were neat inven- villain in the underworld Gotham by force. Bruce were done very well as ing races, this fi lm will expected. tive ways to keep viewers of Gotham. The fi lm also Wayne returns as Wayne the movie had a budget make viewers cheer for Throughout the movie interested and amazed at featured Anne Hathaway Enterprises is nearly bank- of $250-300 million, Gordon-Levitt. He plays there is action, a side com- the graphics. as the on-and-off forbidden rupt from a failed invest- but also had an incred- a daredevil bike messen- edy between Wilee and an- Wilee is a bike messenger love interest Catwoman. ment and Commissioner ible box offi ce revenue ger named Wilee, with a other NYPD cop on a bike, for one of the many small Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Go- Gordon wants Batman to of $1,066,824,014. “The nickname of Wile E. Coy- and head butting between messenger businesses and tham City cop John Blake), return to protect the city. Dark Knight Rises” is ote, and a NYPD bad guy Wilee and his nemeses heads off to pick a pack- Michael Caine (Bruce This movie is fi lled with scheduled to be released named Bobby Monday, messenger, Manny, played age up from a Chinese Wayne’s butler Alfred plenty of action, suspense, on December 3 on DVD played by Shannon. by Wolé Parks. This fast girl by the name of Nima. Pennyworth), Gary Old- and Bane’s “interesting” and is a must-rent movie The movie starts off with paced movie was a won- Little does he know is that man (Commissioner James mumbling voice. This fi lm for anyone and one of the a camera shot of an aerial derful performance from NYPD cop Bobby Mon- Gordon), and Morgan will keep you on the edge greatest super hero movies view, after a few seconds Joseph Gordon-Levitt and of your seat from start to ever made. slowly fl ying across the day needs that package, Michael Shannon who screen, Wilee is shown. badly. However, the girl kept viewers on their feet It starts off close to the who needed the package and fi lled them with an- end and once Wilee hits delivered needs it just as ticipation for the movie’s The Raging Gamer Says: the ground, his girlfriend, bad. This is where viewers climax. Director David another biker messenger, would be surprised be- Koepp did an outstanding “You missed a good one” suddenly comes running cause the movie previews job on the entire movie and shouting. did not do the story plot and anyone who missed The time is displayed and justice. this, missed out on a great
The Game “NieR” (2010) Yonah has contracted The is a wonderful game fi lled zon.com for about $4.00 Black Scrawl, and that A MidSummer Failure with action, humor, and because IGN and Gamespot there is nothing that he can by Nick Palermo‘14 Contributor emotional plot twists. NieR have a bias against non- do. After speaking to Po- is the product of the co- Final Fantasy Japanese Role pola, the town’s librarian, “ irefl ies.” If you dig operation between Square Playing Games. F mayor, and you biggest deep enough into your Enix and Cavia, and is the You take control of a help in the game, you fi nd memory, this song title sequel to the fi fth ending middle-aged man named out that Weiss can in fact may ring a bell. Do you of “Drakengard”. NieR NieR. NieR is a single cure Yonah of her termi- remember yet? Yep, I’m takes place in a post- father who must take care nal disease, as long as he sure you do. “Firefl ies” apocalyptic Japan where of his daughter, Yonah, after can reclaim the 8 Sealed was the fi rst big radio hit many people are fi ghting his wife passes away from Verses, missing pages in from synth-pop outfi t Owl for their lives against dark, The Black Scrawl. During Weiss that allow him to City. It was totally the Photo credits to google shadowy monsters called the brief beginning parts of channel blood’s power into feel good summer song of In fact, this is one Shades, and the mysterious the game, Yonah becomes new dark magic for NieR tell by now, but I didn’t 2009 (… right?) do you of my major problems disease called The Black very ill. Thinking that she to wield. Each Sealed like “The Midsummer also remember how sick with this album. More than Scrawl. NieR takes about causes her father much Verse, though, is guarded Station” one bit. And just and tired you got hearing half of the lyrics revolve 16 hours to play though the trouble, Yonah sets off to by a powerful enemy that when I thought it couldn’t that song time after time? around this same message. main game, with an extra fi nd a fl ower that is said will test your offensive get any worse, I found out I certainly do. Well, Owl The other half revolve 24 hours should you at- to have healing properties. skills, puzzle solving that one of the songs fea- City is back with a new around heartbreak and tempt all 4 endings. If you Upon fi nding out about skills, defensive skills, and tuted Blink-182 front man, album, “The Midsummer liking girls, with lyrics don’t want to complete the Yonah’s actions, NieR memory skills. Mark Hoppus. Just what Station”, and it’s just as such as “You got the right game immediately, there ventures to the Lost Shrine Nier is a free-roam game the album needed to spice laugh-worthy and cheesy. to remain right here with are around 100 side quests to fi nd his daughter, only that takes about 16 hours it up a bit, an appearance The album kicks off me, I’m on your tail in that you can complete to to realize that his daughter to play through the main from the singer of one of with “Dreams and Disas- hot pursuit. Love is a high get more money, weapons, has been kidnapped by the game, but with an extra 24 rock music’s least interest- ters”, a happy, sugarcoat- speed chase racing down or experience. NieR can be Shades residing inside. hours gamers can attempt ing acts of the last decade. ed pop song that’s sure the street. I’m coming bought for both the Xbox Along the way, NieR en- all 4 endings. If not,there It was also painfully sim- to bring a smile to any after you” (from track 5, 360 and the PS3. The counters a magical, fl oating, are around 100 side quests ple; each song followed 13 year old girl’s face. “I’m Coming After You”). wonderful soundtrack that and talking tome named that can be completed to the standard verse-chorus- “We won’t turn around, This was one of the most accompanies you along the Grimoire Weiss. Weiss re- get more money, weap- verse-bridge-chorus we will not slow down! painful songs to listen to. course of the game makes luctantly decides to follow ons, or experience. The songwriting format. Owl Follow the line through I’m not sure if any of the playing NieR 175% better! NieR around, and grant him wonderful soundtrack that City barely experimented the dreams and disasters!” members of Owl City have The most convenient part the use of his Dark Magic. accompanies the course of with different song writ- How cute. The next track actually had a thing for a about NieR is that you After returning Yonah to the game making playing ing techniques that make is “Shooting Star”. The girl, because this was so can purchase it on Ama- safety, Weiss tells NieR that “NieR” 175% better! albums (or bands, for that chorus goes, “You’re corny that I think they’re matter) interesting. Unless brighter than a shooting just basing their lyrics off you are a tween fangirl star, so no matter where of what they THINK love Have an opinion? Let us know!!!! who enjoys this kind of you are tonight.” It has is, from romantic comedy thing, you shouldn’t fi nd basically the same lame movie plots, not from http://falconaire.monmouthregional.net “The Midsummer Station” message as the fi rst song: personal experience. listenable or fresh sound- keep your head up and I’m not sure if you can don’t let anything down. ing at all. Opinions October 2012 The Falconaire Page 8 Girl Fashions Fashion Dana Paseler rocking her fall fashion Trick or Tease? New, Fun Ways to Look fi t or go to the actual store, ears ago, Halloween Y you can always expect to by Allie Ens ‘14 was the long awaited holi- Great This Season fi nd tons of suggestive Contributor day that kept every child by Nicole Cappuccino ‘13 pieces. And it’s become anxiously on their toes. skimpy two-piece outfi ts Staff Writer increasingly obvious that Picking out a creative cos- on a memorable holiday a lot of teenage girls think boots are infl uenced by tume, buying candy, and actually acceptable in ummer is coming to that putting on barely S the western and hippie of course, trick-or-treating modern society? It’s clear an end so pack up the sum- anything with animal ears backgrounds and are more were main priorities. that while the spirit of mer clothes and bring out is an acceptable costume. bold and daring than Uggs. However, it’s become more Halloween is slowly fading the fall wardrobe! Every- Senior student Nicholas There are so many dif- and more apparent that the away with this genera- one gets excited for this Piantanida agrees with this. ferent patterns like fl oral, true meaning of Halloween tion, the spirit is rapidly time of year when students “It’s obvious that certain tribal, cowboy, and lace- seems to get lost with age. vanishing in the future one bring out the sweaters and girls lack self-respect when up that can make any outfi t The spirit of the famous because of factors like this. Uggs, but there are a few it comes to Halloween and look classier than ever! day is practically nonexis- “It’s like in that show Tod- new looks that are less laid their costume choices.” POLKA DOTS- Polka tent with high-schoolers; dlers and Tiaras, little girls back this season! But what the boys of the dots perk an outfi t up in- some don’t even go out of enter these beauty pag- COLLARED SHIRTS school? Are they getting stantly by giving off a fun their houses on the spooky eants because they see that - Since there are so many too out of hand with their and energetic vibe! They night or acknowledge what older girls are doing it,” different designs, a col- costumes? Mrs. Scerbo, work really well with jeans is going on. So has Hal- junior Michelle Brandao lared shirt can fi t anyone’s who claims to have taught or leggings. Pair it with Photo Credit: Patricia Lafferty loween really become just stated. “They start getting style. To go for a chic look, at MRHS since “the stone stripes or fl oral bottoms an excuse for girls to wear tans, wearing makeup, wear a sleeveless, button age,” thinks this is the to give an outfi t a more whatever they want and get and dressing in improper down one that is either a case. “I don’t think it’s daring look. Marc Jacobs, away with it? clothes. The same thing solid color or printed. A gender-based, but I think a fashion designer, tells As Cady said in Mean could happen with Hallow- more edgy way to wear it sometimes the boys are a blogger from Into the Girls, “Halloween is the een costumes. They learn would be a plain black col- worse than the girls. I Gloss, “I don’t think there one night a year when a by what they see.” lared shirt with studs added can still remember some is ever a wrong time for a girl can dress like a total So while some teens onto the collar. Kylie Jen- incidents.” polka dot…” slut and no other girls seem unaffected by these ner from Keeping Up with An even bigger is- JEANS - Neon colored can say anything about daring costumes and the Kardashians says, “I’m sue has formed because jeans are the way to go this it.” This line may seem continue to celebrate Hal- obsessed with collared of all this; how are these season! It may seem fl ashy far-fetched, but when loween the traditional way, shirts- especially sleeveless inappropriate getups af- and glitzy, but with solid shopping for a costume others are unknowingly ones! They’re cute, classy, fecting younger children? and dark tanks brighter nowadays, it’s hard to fi nd falling into adulthood far and more fashionable than Growing up, kids learn pants can make the outfi t! the past few years, so why one that isn’t risqué or too early. Trick-or-treat, or ordinary tank tops!” what’s wrong and right Everyone has been wear- not brighten up the style revealing. Whether you go trick-or-tease? BOHO BOOTS - Boho by example. Is having ing dark, skinny jeans for this fall? online for your creepy out- teenagers walk around in Chudney’s COMICCorner
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