Tunkhannock Area High School Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

FebruaryThe 2018 ProwlerVolume XIV, Issue XXXIX

History of Valentine’s Day SAP Everyone’s favorite and least favorite holiday! What truly is the SAP Program? By LOGHAN HIRKEY By MADDY NESTOR & MATT LEE As Christmas and New Year’s sadly Many have heard of SAP (Student As- become things of the past, people either sistance Program) whether it was through dread or look forward to the next holiday: jokes, hearing rumors about it, or being Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day presents loosely told what it was, but few truly a time to be thankful for loved ones and know what the program really is. have an excuse to eat lots of chocolate. SAP is a program that was created by However, what do people really know the state to help out students who are about Valentine’s Day? The real question - struggling. If any person in the commu- why is Valentine’s Day a holiday? nity notices that a student is acting out There are about a dozen St. Valentines. PROWLER STAFF PHOTO of the ordinary, they can write out a SAP There are also a few stories circulated that th up until his death on February 14 , when form or go online and fi ll one out there to include Geoffrey Chaucer. The tradition PROWLER STAFF PHOTO he wrote her a love letter signed “from voice their concerns. An important thing known today most likely developed from your Valentine”. to remember about this program, is that is made with the student, the team sug- the events in this article, though. St. Valentine was brutally beaten everything remains anonymous. gests steps that can possibly be made in Valentine’s Day originated around the with clubs and eventually decapitated, Every referral is reviewed by at least order to solve the given issue in a positive year 496 when it was a Roman Festival and through all this sadness, he truly way. The student may then decide whether for loved ones. The boys would pick one member of the team, and is decided was the stepping stone for Valentine’s on the level of seriousness that the issue he or she would like to take these steps. girl’s names out of a box, and that would Day becoming a Christian holiday. His Everything is voluntary. be their date for the night. They would may be. The next step is asking teach- bravery, selfl ess nature, and unconditional ers about the student’s behavior in class, The dedicated members of the student’s sometimes even get married after that! love for others is what made the holiday assistance program meet every week. The festival was full of happiness and grades, and interactions with other stu- a love-based holiday. Cupid wrongly dents. After this, the team calls the parents Every member of the team puts in a lot love, but the actual term Valentine comes assumes this image during the holiday, of their own time of the day including from a dark past. and asks for permission to meet with the when people should in fact recognize St. child about the issue. When the evaluation lunches to work on whatever issues may In the third century A.D., a Roman Valentine. In remembrance of this great come up. priest by the name of St. Valentine man we should honor his feast day, and unknowingly began the holiday associated not always think of Cupid and candy. House of Horrors with love today. Emperor Claudius Despite all the sadness of the origin The tragic tale of the Turpin family. II had banned marriage at this time of the name Valentine’s Day, the holiday due to his thoughts on married men evolved into something positive. February By MADDY NESTOR being bad soldiers. Rightfully so, St. th 14 is full of romantic dinners, thoughtful David and Louise Turpin, held their Valentine thought this was unfair, and gifts, and the popular term, “love in the After the kids were taken out of the performed secret marriages in his church. thirteen kids captive for several years home, David and Louise Turpin were air”. Whether in a relationship or single, inside of a dirty and overall disgusting Unfortunately, Claudius II caught wind it’s still an excuse to eat candy. The most arrested and charged with many felony of this and threw St. Valentine in jail, home. The ages of these kids range from accounts including torture, child abuse, popular candy purchased in Pennsylvania 2-29 years, but they were so malnourished sentencing him with the death penalty. St. is M&M’S. I know what I will be eating abuse of dependent adults, and false im- Valentine didn’t let this ruin his happiness, that many of them looked half of their ac- prisonment. Currently, they are being held this holiday! tual age. The 17 year old girl who reported on bail of 13 million dollars bail. River- and fell in love with the jailer’s daughter. Sources: www.bbc.co.uk, www.candystore. He felt so strongly for this girl all the way the situation to authorities was thought to side County’s District Attorney Michael com www.catholiceducation.org be as young as 10. Hestrin says the bail is one million for A 17 year old girl who was trapped each kid. The Turpin parents could face up inside of the home managed to escape and to life in prison. David Turpin’s defender says that, “our Blood Drive PSA contact police saying that she and her 12 clients are presumed to be innocent – and Thank you other siblings are being held captive. The that is a very important presumption… the kids had been planning this escape for a case will be tried in court. It will not be few years beforehand. When authorities tried in the media.” arrived at the Turpin home, they discov- Many offi cials are confused on why ered some kids padlocked and chained to neighbors did not notice anything wrong their beds, and all of them were dirty and in the household. Hopefully throughout undernourished. The eldest son in the Turpin family is the case more information comes out to 26 years old, and attended Mt. San Jacinto put the Turpin parents into prison. College. According to a transcript that Sources: (BBCNews, CNN, TheWashing- ABC News discovered, he took Algebra, tonPost, insideedition, nbcnews) guitar, public speaking, English funda- mentals, and freshman composition; in all of these classes he had straight A’s. ABC News interviewed some of his peers at the college he attended and they PHOTO COURTESY RESTONBIBLE.ORG had interesting comments about him. A large majority of peers mentioned how shy and isolated he was. The Tunkhannock Area High School would like to thank all who Marci Dunker said that he had “one of attended the January 26th blood drive. This thank you goes out to teachers the saddest faces I have ever seen” and also that “he was always quiet and alone.” and students who gave blood or attempted to do so. Also to the Student The Turpin’s home was located in Per- Council members who helped. ris, California. Authorities said that these PHOTO COURTESY THE INDEPENDENT The total number of donors was a whopping 46 people with only 9 kids were tied to their beds with rope if deferrals. So with 37 usable pints. they misbehaved, until they managed to This blood will go on to save 111 local lives. wiggle free. Then, the tying progressed to The Turpin family at Disney, posing with chains and padlocks. They also found out Mickey Mouse. Photo Courtesy to The Inde- Thank you for saving lives! that the children were only allowed pendent. 2 THE PROWLER SeasonalSeasonal VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXXIX Tunkhannock Area Another Twisted Love Story Single on High School The perfect story to make you grateful that you’re single By IRELAND CLARK Valentine’s Day 135 Tiger Drive By ALEC WALTER Another year, another Valentine’s Single on Valentine’s Day? Don’t Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Day. While couples go out for dinner and worry. You’re not alone. It’s the same a movie, single folks sit around wishing to (570)836-3111 thing every year - eat a pint of ice cream be out on a date. But not all couples are as and watch The Notebook. Then listen perfect as they may seem. There are some to sad music while liking all the memes Chief Editors love stories that end in death instead of a PHOTO COURTESY ALLTHATSINTERESTING.COM relating to your situation. wedding. This is the story of one of the The fallout of the shootout. Bailee Jones Why feel sorry for yourself anyway, most famous love stories - the violent tale though? It doesn’t solve anything and just Oli Heise of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. romance started. He killed an inmate at the wastes your time. Bonnie Elizabeth Parker was born jail with a lead pipe after being sexually Instead of feeling bad just show on October 1, 1910. Her lover, Clyde Assistant Editors assaulted. While in jail, he chopped his those who are in your life the love and Chestnut Barrow who also went by Clyde own toes off in an “accident” to avoid hard appreciation for them. Just spend your day Loghan Hirkey Champion Barrow, was born on March labor and maybe get parole. The irony is appreciating what you have and make it a Maddy Nestor 24, 1909. They were American criminals that his mother had already intervened happy escape from normal life. Emma Rushworth who often robbed and killed people. They with the judge and he was granted parole traveled throughout the United States two weeks later on February 2, 1932. robbing small establishments like stores He soon after reunited with Bonnie, Advisor and gas stations. They were prevalent briefl y tried a straight life working at a Mrs. Staci Wiernusz during the Great Depression Era between Dallas glass company. He lost his job after 1931 and 1935. police harassment, and Clyde gave up and Staff Reporters The couple fi rst met when Bonnie went they embarked on a life of crime. to the home of Clarence Clay, a friend Most people have heard something Kieran Bedford of Clyde’s. This was January 5, 1930. about Bonnie and Clyde. This couple who They immediately fell in love and their traveled throughout the U.S., often with Ireland Clark relationship grew close. other ever-changing gang members, killing Gavin D’Amato While Bonnie had a somewhat normal people and robbing were eventually killed life, Clyde had a rocky life. He came by police in an ambush in Louisiana on Emma Douthett from a poor family. He committed several May 23, 1934. They are buried in Texas crimes before meeting Bonnie and went and remain as popular in retrospect as they Brendon Ely to jail at Eastham Prison Farm after their were when they were alive. Jacob Ezzo Christopher Frigano Mock Trial Team Season Review Recycling – Logan Kandrovy No objection, your honor. Ashley Kenia By OLI HEISE the mostly Good The Tunkhannock Area Mock Trial the attorneys were played by Anthony Recycling positives Matthew Lee team came into 2018 swinging, with the Eckert, Maddy Nestor, and Cassidy Dixon. various hours of after school practices Portraying our witnesses were Logan By CHRISTOPHER Emma Moran paying off. For anyone unaware, the high Kandrovy as Paddy Straw, Ben Clark as FRIGANO Kaitlin Pasternak school organization consists of students Casey Porcini, and Spencer Charles as Riley Enoki. There are many positives to recycling dedicated to practicing enforcing the and few, if any, negatives. Cathleen Peters law through simulated court cases put Our two successes paired together led the team to semi-fi nals on February 5th. 1. Saves energy – using recycled paper on by the participants of teams from an and plastics uses less energy than making Alec Walter abundance of schools in Pennsylvania, It was Hazelton vs. Tunkhannock, with our defense team representing us, and I new. John Winters ours included. 2. Reduces pollution – less garbage going Our team’s season began in October, don’t exaggerate when I tell you it was a close call determining who would win. in land fi lls with new recruitments adding onto our 3. Saves money – for the manufacturers team. I was hesitant about the upcoming Both teams performed exceptionally well, but Hazelton pulled passed us, earning it’s cheaper than making new ones so they season. Having been witnesses for the past sell it cheaper at stores. two years, this was my fi rst year taking the win. Our attorneys were ruthlessly determined, never backing down from 4. Improves the soil – composting keeps on the role of an attorney. However, being more enriches the soil. surrounded by uplifting people dedicated objections and fi ghting for their witness. Our witnesses played their roles perfectly, After reviewing this list, people just to learning our case quickly helped me to might stop before the water bottle hits the grow comfortable with pursuing my role. articulating their arguments well and portraying their characters uniquely. general garbage bag and make sure it hits My co-captain, Laina Rominski, and I the recycling container. were senior members along with Emily Although I hadn’t competed, I had Bernosky and Cassidy Dixon, two other never felt prouder than when I watched aspiring attorneys on our team. However, a group of people I had worked and our seniority wasn’t what lead the team grown with emerge into young lawyers along each practice; it was the hard work and courtroom experts. My team proved and teachings from our two team advisors: to obtain an exceptional knowledge on Deborah Heise and Angie Burke. These court etiquette and displayed critical women spent countless practices with thinking skills that never failed to amaze us, working on improving our positions, me. If I could relive the entire season all increasing our confi dence levels, making over again, I gladly would. I wish the us dive deeper with our thinking abilities, team nothing but success and sustained objections in their seasons to come. Trash can pile up if not properly disposed. and encouraging us always. We wouldn’t Perhaps burning garbage to fuel power be the team we had become if it had not plants could be a possible solution. been for them. On January 30th, the TAHS mock trial students representing the plaintiff side of the case competed against Blue Mountain high school. Playing the part of attorneys were Laina Rominski, Emily Bernosky, and myself, Oli Heise. Our witnesses were Sophie Burke as Madison Blewitt, Erin Kelly as Silva Morel, and Jillian Landon as Harley Agaricus. Our fi rst night of competition resulted in a smashing PHOTO COURTESY THENEWINQUIRY.COM Students in action. success, one that the team celebrated. The following night, our students representing Just one example of what trash can do to our the defense took a hold of the court room, environment and those we share it with. pulling through with an exceptional win against Dallas high school. The role of VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXIX VAlentinesVAlentines THE PROWLER 3 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas How to make a loved one happy Cupid - the God of Love Can you feel the love? By GAVIN D’AMATO With Valentine’s Day coming up, everyone scrambles to get each other By CATHLEEN PETERS chocolate and maybe fl owers. But doesn’t that get a little boring? Cupid is the God of desire, erotic love, He is a main character in the tale of What about trying something new? Of course, the normal chocolate and attraction and affection. Also known in Cupid and Psyche, when wounded by his fl owers is always a sure thing to make someone’s day. But how about jewelry? Or Latin as Amor (“Love”), his Greek coun- own weapon, he experiences the ordeal of a home-made gift that took your time and effort? terpart is Eros. Many different theories love. Such as “Love conquers all”’ and the Pinterest is a great place to look for ideas for gifts like these: exist as to his parentage. retaliatory punishment or torture of Cupid. Originally revealed as an attractive immortal irresistible to both man and gods, Source: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of over time he was increasingly portrayed as Mythology a chubby boy.

Cupid the love god himself

PROWLER STAFF PHOTO How to Make the Day Special It doesn’t have to be stereotypical for your partner to love it By EMMA DOUTHETT Everyone knows the cliché of Valen- tine’s Day, of buying your partner a bou- quet of roses and going out to eat a steak dinner. Or i ts opposite, the stereotypical staying in with a box of chocolates and stupidly cheesy romance movies. They aren’t necessarily bad ideas, but they’re so overplayed, both in real life and in the media, that the ideas get a little boring Valentines Day Heart-Shaped after a while. So, I’ve compiled a list of unique gifts and date ideas for someone Cookie recipe who wants to be a little more creative on The perfect dessert for the perfect date. Valentine’s Day with their partner. By ASHLEY KENIA For gifts, the always popular bouquet of fl owers has never made much sense. If Many people go out on Valentine’s Day, but sometimes people just spend time If you’re a crafty person, there’s it’ll just die in a few days, then what’s the at home. Whether you are doing that, or just single and hungry, here is the perfect nothing better than a scrapbook or photo point? Instead, get your partner fl owers cookies to spice that special night up! album of all of the memories you have that will last longer than a week. Nothing Ingredients: with your partner. A homemade gift shows says, “Our love has been growing since 1.) 1/2 cup butter, softened them you care enough to put in the time the day we met,” like live fl owers. Plants 2.) 1/4 cup shortening and effort to put something beautiful that will stay in bloom for more than a few 3.) 1 1/4 cups sugar together. If you’re not as good with your weeks, that is, if they have a green thumb, 4.) 2 large eggs hands, get them a monthly subscription are always a good choice. If they’re not 5.) 1/3 cup milk box. There’s one for everything, from a fan of fl owers, or allergic to pollen, 6.) 3 cups all-purpose fl our snacks to phone cases to books to makeup. succulents are a good idea as well. There’s 7.) 1 teaspoon baking powder These boxes are usually on the pricey side, all types of cute little succulents, and even 8.) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda from ten dollars per month for the smaller cuter planters, to fi nd, especially on the 9.) 1/2 teaspoon salt ones, to fi fty dollars for larger or more internet. I wouldn’t suggest buying your 10.) 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind high-end boxes. plants on the internet, but it’s a good place 11.) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Now that you’ve gotten the gifts sorted to fi nd planters, as well as many of the Directions: for your partner, you need to decide on other things on this gift list. 1.) Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. the perfect thing to do on that special day. Another great idea is bath bombs. If you want to take it back to the ‘50s, Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs and milk, beating until blended. They’re just the right thing for the person 2.) Combine fl our and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture, beating at low speed why not try a drive-in movie theater? who always overworks themselves, and Sitting in, or on top of, your car, listening just until blended; stir in lemon rind and juice. Divide dough into 4 equal portions; just needs a nudge in the direction of wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours to the sounds of the movie coming from taking a bit of time off to relax. Personally, your car stereo as you watch it. If a retro 3.) Roll 1 dough portion to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly fl oured surface. Cut I personally recommend LUSH, not just with a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. night doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, for their bath bombs, but for pretty much why not have a picnic? Whether it’s in a Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions. everything they make. Everything from 4.) Bake at 350° for 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned on bottoms. Let cool park, at a beach, or even just in your own LUSH is handmade, it’s all vegetarian, and backyard, a picnic is a wonderfully, and on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks, and cool 20 minutes or until most of it is vegan, so you don’t have to completely cool. cheap, date idea. There’s plenty of other worry about a partner who doesn’t use any date ideas, like ice skating, karaoke, a 5.) Remove and reserve about 1/4 cup Icing. Tint remaining Icing with green food kind of animal products. Also, they don’t coloring. Spread green-tinted icing on tops of cookies. Tint reserved 1/4 cup Icing day at the spa, or taking a class together, test on animals, and all of their packaging like ballroom dancing, painting, or even with orange food coloring, and spoon into a zip-top plastic bag. Snip 1 corner to make is reusable, recyclable, or compostable. a small hole; pipe dots on cookies. athletics. You just have to look on the Their prices can get a bit high, so if you’re creative side of things and fi nd them. 6.) Note: To make ahead, bake and cool cookies as directed. Do not frost. Place in on a budget, your best bet is looking on airtight containers, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw and frost as directed. Bath & Body Works or Amazon. Sources: Buzzfeed.com, Marie Claire.com, Side notes: Prep: 30 min., Chill: 2 hr., Bake: 9 min. per batch, Cool: 22 min. LUSH.com, PureWow.com Have fun baking these delicious desserts! Sources: myrecipies.com 4 THE PROWLER Movies/SongsMovies/Songs VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXIX Superhero Movies in 2018 A Valentine’s Day Movie Review Year of action Your dose of romance this holiday. By KAITLIN PASTERNAK By KIERAN CASEY A cheesy romantic movie There are 9 superhero could be just the thing that movies exciting the nerdist depresses you on Valentine’s community. Here will be the Day. A Case of You is no excep- place to get premiere dates tion. Finding a girl at a coffee and movie information. shop and her online profile, Sam (Justin Long) tries to win Birdie Black Panther releases (Evan Rachel Wood) over. By on February 16th. Black doing what he thinks she likes Panther is a Marvel super- online, they form a bond immedi- hero and king of the African ately. But what she doesn’t know country of Wakanda. is that he isn’t his true self around Avengers: Infinity War her, and conflict ensues. premieres May 4th. This This movie preys on all of the movie will portray a battle normal romantic clichés found on between the Avengers and television, and it has an ending their unknown nemesis that you would expect. It also has Thanos. elements of humor that are enjoy- PHOTO COURTESY TWITTER able, but short-lived. A simple, modern film that may be predict- Deadpool 2 comes out on May 18th. This movie will follow the adventures of Dead- able for some, and enjoyable for pool and have an appearance from Domino and Cable. others, A Case of You is not one I would put at the top of my list, The Incredibles II comes to the big screen on June 15th. This sequel has been a long but if you want to watch a roman- time coming and it’s finally here. tic comedy this Valentine’s Day it may be worth checking out. Ant-Man and the Wasp debuts July 6th. The Ant-Man will be fighting a new villain while the Wasp tries out her new suit. PROWLER STAFF PHOTO

Venom releases on October 5th. This movie is a horror film with Spider-Man’s least favorite alien symbiote, Venom with a possible cameo from Carnage.

Aquaman comes out on December 21st. This movie is about the notorious sea guard- ian, Aquaman and an unknown plot. Possibly an origin story. Love Songs of the past By JACOB EZZO X-Men: Dark Phoenix comes to theaters November 2nd. This movie will tell the story of Jean Grey and her becoming the entity of the Phoenix. Cheek to Cheek- Fred Astaire: Written by originally released in 1982 by Roger Irving Berlin in 1935, this song topped Whittaker. It had many releases thereafter. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse releases on December 14th. This animated film the Hit Parade charts in 1935 and was The most eminent being the 1988 will be all about the character of Miles Morales as Spider-Man, this is the entry into the voted number one song of 1935. It was recording by Bette Midler for the movie spider-verse. nominated for the best song Academy “Beaches.” It placed one week at number Award in 1936, only narrowly losing to the This year is a year of action and all are looking forward to these superhero films. one on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. song Lullaby of Broadway. I Will Always Love You- Dolly Parton: Endless Love- Lionel Richie and Diana This song was released in 1984 by Dolly Ross: This song from the Endless Love Parton as a farewell gift to her longtime movie soundtrack was released in 1981. partner Porter Wagoner. She re-released The Black Panther Movie The song was originally written by Lionel the song on the soundtrack for the movie Another addition to the MCU Richie, as a duet for himself and Diana “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Ross. After its release it was voted number This made her the first artist to reach By IRELAND CLARK one duet of all time by Billboard. number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Faithfully- Journey: In 1983, Journey twice with the same song. released this song as the second single on Wedding Song- Paul Stookey: Paul their album Frontiers. It originally topped released this single in 1972. He originally the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number performed the song at the wedding of his 12. Faithfully gave the band their second band member Peter Yarrow in 1968. Since top twenty spot on the Billboard Top 100 its public debut in 1972, the song has charts. remained a classic song for weddings. Wind Beneath My Wings- Bette Midler: Source: www.allmusic.com This song was recorded many times and

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Black Panther, the newest movie Black Panther is a highly anticipated to come out from Marvel. It debuted in movie as it stars a diverse group of African theatres on February 16, 2018. The movie American actors and actresses. The movie stars Chadwick Boseman as Wakanda’s celebrates culture and the origin story of new king, T’Challa. After his father is the first majorly-popular African American killed, T’Challa returns home a changed superhero. It’s also exciting to fans of man, hero, and a new king. When he re- Kendrick Lamar, as he is helping produce turns home, he is faced with new challeng- a soundtrack for the movie. With talents es and the responsibilities he faces as both like these working together, both fans and hero and king. The movie is directed by critics alike are just waiting for the movie Ryan Coogler with a fantastic cast includ- to debut. ing Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Peter, Paul and Mary and Oscar-Award nominated actor, Daniel PROWLER STAFF PHOTO Kaluuya. VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXIX EntertainmentEntertainment THE PROWLER 5 The Greatest Showman Review Tom Petty’s A movie to make you realize that a man’s station is limited only by his imagination. Death By OLI HEISE Who doesn’t like Tom Petty? By CATHLEEN PETERS & SYLVIA WARREN Tom Petty’s talent took him through years of entertaining sold out crowds PROWLER STAFF PHOTO and creating music with some legendary people. Besides being the front man for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Petty collaborated with the likes of Stevie Nicks, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dylan, to name was not breathing and had a cardiac arrest a few. In 1988 The Traveling Wilburys early in the morning of October 2, 2017. was born. That group included George He was taken to UCLA Medical Center in Harrison (of Beatles fame), Bob Dylan, Santa Monica, California, where he died Jeff Lynne (originally of the rock band at 8:40 p.m. that evening. After reporting If you haven’t seen The Greatest PHOTO COURTESY CWFLICKERING.COM Electric Light Orchestra – ELO), and Roy of Tom Petty’s hospitalization, premature Showman, well then don’t fight it. It’s Orbison of Pretty Woman (the song, not reports of his death spread quickly and coming for you and running at ya! This nature of their relationship. This hinders the movie) fame. widely. movie will grab your attention with full Phillip’s ability to embrace his relationship At age 66, Petty still performed In an update on CNN on January 21, force, urging you to be listening to the with Anne, causing the two conflict and regularly, just completing three 2018, the headline reads, “Tom Petty died soundtrack on your free time, and you from Anne, a feeling of shame in response performances at the Hollywood Bowl of accidental overdose, medical examiner might even find yourself seeing it more to being hidden from society. shortly before his death during the summer says.” Upon further examination, a than once. If you don’t find it to be one P.T. Barnum is, as I mentioned, the of 2017. Unbeknownst to the crowds, myriad of drugs were found in his system. of the most intriguing, eye opening, and leader and ringmaster of the circus. Petty was performing with a fractured hip. His family hopes that by releasing this empowering movies you’ve witnessed, Growing up in poverty taught Barnum The injury escalated into a complete break, information to promote “a healthy and then you need to reorganize your the value of money, which he carried with causing incomparable pain for the artist. necessary discussion” that may “in some cinematic priorities. him as he worked towards his wealth. As with Prince, Petty combatted this pain way this report can save lives.” The cast of the film features various What acted as his inspiration as he built with painkillers. With his passing, yet another great actors/actresses and performers that pack the circus from scratch was his wife, Petty, found unconscious at his house, talent is gone but not forgotten. a punch in the diversity department. Charity, and their two daughters, Helen Zendaya Coleman, an American actress and Caroline. Throughout any obstacles, and singer, illustrates the role of Anne any conflicts, and any moments of doubt, Romantic Movies Wheeler in the production. Anne Wheeler Barnum’s family was the backbone of his Classics deliver romance. is a young girl with a talent for the art success. Through their support, Barnum BY JACOB EZZO of trapeze, along with her brother W.D. created a theatrical empire right in the The Purple Rose of Cairo- In Wheeler, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen middle of New York society. Although depression era New Jersey a waitress finds II. In the film, Zendaya portrays the he faced many negative responses to comfort in the film “The Purple Rose of overcoming of societal oppression and the the eccentric performers and their acts, Cairo”. Her comfort in the theater leads difficulty behind doing so exceptionally. his theater prevailed as a financially and her to see the film multiple times and to Her hidden affair with Phillip Carlyle, socially successful establishment. develop a love for the young archaeologist played by well-known American actor The circus emphasized the power of Tom Baxter. During a viewing of the film Zac Efron, was a long-standing conflict diversity, and celebrated humans of all he leaves the screen to go to her. This throughout the near entirety of the movie. colors, sizes, backgrounds, and physical ensues problems in the real world and Carlyle was a man of wealth and respect appearances. This overall theme of the causes Tom Baxter’s actor to seek down in New York society. When he abandons film is what makes it such a powerful, Cecelia and Tom Baxter. his life as an uptown connoisseur to inspirational, and enjoyable experience. Barefoot in the Park- A stuck-up become business partners with circus I recommend it to anyone interested, businessman and a free spirit marry and leader P.T. Barnum, he faces ignorance because it has immense power to alter move to New York City. This causes and judgement from who were formerly one’s perspective on how they not problems for the couple as she wants his peers. His own parents even stop him only view others, but how they view to live life and he wants to stay in his and Anne to comment on the inappropriate themselves. comfort zone. This movie sheds light on how in life you need to let loose and have fun. Moonstruck- A widowed New York Bookkeeper finds love in her shabby On the way to meet before they are to be boyfriend, Johnny. No sooner after he married Terry is involved in an accident proposes and leaves for Italy to aid his and cannot meet at the rendezvous point. dying mother, she falls in love with his Nickie is oblivious to the accident and distanced brother. As Loretta’s love for her believes Terry didn’t want to see him. fiancé’s brother grows, she starts learning Confusion ensues and their love is she isn’t the only family member with temporarily lost. secrets. Casablanca- In the early stages of An Affair to Remember- A club singer WWII, a nightclub owner opens his doors and a rich heiress meet on multiple to refugees in spite of warnings from the occasions making their forbidden love police. One day an ex-lover of Rick’s stronger. The problem with their love is walks into the cafe with her husband. This that they both have long term relationships sparks a rekindled love between Rick and to go home to. To work out their lives, Ilsa. This affair brings complication and both Nickie and Terry part for 6 months. heartbreak, putting Rick in a hard place. Romeo and Juliet The tragedy of love By GAVIN D’AMATO Romeo and Juliet is originally a horribly her relationships go, wrote a hit play from the famous author William song about the romance called Love Story. Shakespeare, but what most people don’t The difference with her interpretation is it know about the two madly in love teens ends with Romeo proposing to Juliet. is that the ending is quite horrific. For Shakespeare ends with both teens those who don’t know the story it is about dying. Juliet kills herself after finding her two kids madly in love but who can’t be lover Romeo dead. The twist is Romeo together for various reasons. wasn’t actually dead and he ends up The story is still one of the most killing himself. The famous star-crossed famous romances of all time. Even Taylor lovers’ ending wasn’t as happy as readers swift, who usually writes songs about how might like. 6 THE PROWLER Seasonal VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXXIX Emmett Till-A name to Remember V-Day movies The boy who inspired the start of the Civil Rights Movement. By ASHLEY KENIA for singles Rosa Parks, a common household Movies to watch this V-day name, is known for helping to start the Civil Rights Movement. In Montgomery, that’ll make you glad you’re Alabama on December 1, 1955, Rosa single Louise McCauley Parks refused to give By MATTHEW LEE up her seat on a bus to a white man. This Valentine’s Day is not easy for anyone was during the Jim Crow Law period, who does not have that special someone which lasted from 1877 to 1950, which to spend it with. So here are some good segregated African Americans from movies I have selected that will make you Caucasians. Rosa Parks did not just out relieved you’re not in a relationship. of the blue decide to put a stop to these First up is Gone Girl which tells the horrible laws, she planned it. She was story of Amy and Nick Dunne’s toxic part of The National Association for relationship. The relationship evolves into the Advancement of Colored People betrayal, lies, and eventually the ultimate (NAACP), and with their help, she plan of revenge. volunteered to perform the plan. When the PHOTO COURTESY USATODAY Next, try out mother! Which tells the boycott got publicity, it gave the NAACP Emmitt Till before his brutal death. story of how a woman’s tranquil life more popularity, helping them start more comes crumbling down around her as her movements. Rosa Parks’ inspiration for the husband allows uninvited guests to stay at plan, the whole bus boycott, etc. started as well. Decades later, Carolyn disclosed in many black-orientated magazines and their home. The story is ultimately filled with a young 14 year old boy - Emmett that she had fabricated her accusations on newspapers. with allegories about society, but if you Till Emmett. It was too late, though. In September of the same year, the two take a more literal look at this movie, Emmett Till was born in 1941 and A few days later, the owner of the store, men who brutally murdered him were you’ll surely be glad you’re not married to raised in a working-class neighborhood Carolyn Bryant’s husband Roy Bryant, found, tried, and found not guilty. The this guy. on the south side of Chicago. He was just heard about what Emmett supposedly did men did talk, and they talked a lot. A lot Finally we have Mr. and Mrs. Smith. an ordinary boy, though he did attend a to his wife. Angrily, with his brother-in- about what happened with Emmett and his I mean, what could make you want to be segregated school. He decided to visit law J.W. Milam, he went to the home of murder, but because of double jeopardy, single more than finding out that your family in Money, Mississippi and was not Emmett and demanded to have him. His they could not be tried again, and went significant other is an assassin? What prepared for what would happen there. On uncle put up a fight, but ultimately, the on with their lives. Mr. Bryant expressed about if you found out that they are an August 28th, 1955, while he was talking two succeeded in their kidnapping and had absolutely no remorse for his actions. assassin that has been assigned to kill you? and hanging out with his cousins at a local Emmett. What they then did to Emmett This horrific murder case was the All told, if a person is not dating right country store, he began to brag to them was criminals. They horribly beat him, and inspiration to start the Civil Rights now, do not despair. Maybe it is for the how his girlfriend at home was white. His eventually shot him in the head and threw Movement. Rosa Parks, Martin Luther best. cousins did not believe him, and so they his body in the Tallahatchie River. King, Jr., and many more people grew challenged him to ask a white woman Three days later, the body of a 14-year- inspiration from this boy›s story. He was behind the counter on a date. He accepted old boy, Emmett Till, was discovered. just a young boy having fun with family, the challenge, went in and bought candy, Police wanted to burn the corpse and interacting with a white woman, and on the way out, reportedly said “Bye immediately, but Mrs. Till insisted on an and the next thing he knows, he is dead. baby” to the woman. The woman, Carolyn open casket funeral to show everyone just Racism is a serious issue, and one that still Bryant, was the only person in the store at how messed up the world and the Jim very much occurs today. Let Emmett Till’s the time; there were no witnesses. Carolyn Crow Laws were. Tens of thousands of story live on, and be heard. also claimed that he whistled at her, made people either visited his casket or attended Sources: History.com, kingencyclopedia. forceful advancements, and grabbed her the funeral, and pictures were published stanford.edu, nps.gov PROWLER STAFF PHOTO Black History Month Valentine’s Day around the World Learn a little about each person that made Black history what As if America wasn’t lovey dovey enough! it is today. By EMMA MORAN About two months ago,I wrote an article By BRENDON ELY on March 14th, where the men not only Black History month about Christmas around the globe. Guess give chocolate and flowers, but they also occurs in February, honoring what? I’m making it a series now! This give small presents. Then, on April 14th, contributions of African month’s edition of ‘Around the World’ everyone who is single mourns their status Americans to U.S. history. There is about Valentine’s Day, the holiday for with a bowl of black-bean paste noodles. are many African Americans that spreading the love to your friends, family, Rwy’n dy garu di! Or ‘I love you’ in made history all the way from and pets. But, just like Christmas, people Welsh, the language spoken in Wales. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) celebrate Valentine’s day differently, too! On Valentine’s Day, the Welsh don’t and Rosa Parks to William Jeg elsker dig! That translates to “I love celebrate Saint Valentine, they celebrate Edward Burghart DuBois you” in Danish, the national language Saint Dwynwen, the patron saint of Welsh and Madam C.J. Walker. All of Denmark. Even though Denmark has lovers. The Welsh also exchange love accomplished great deeds and only been celebrating Valentine’s Day spoons. This tradition started in the 17th achieved so much that they are for less than three decades, they sure do century, with wooden spoons carved with celebrated this month. Here is a know how to celebrate. Lovers exchange symbols of good luck. The spoons are also look at four African Americans little white flowers called ‘snowdrops’. exchanged at weddings, anniversaries, and that made history and how they Another tradition, mistakenly thought of PHOTO COURTESY PINTEREST.COM births. did it. as a Valentine tradition, is when men give ladies Gaekkebrev, or joking cards signed Valentine’s day is celebrated around the The first examined here is William only in dots. If the lady figures out who world in different ways, due to the variety Edward Burghart DuBois, and he did two sent her the letter, she receives an Easter of cultures that cover the Earth. This major things to create history. The most his speech and ideas still carry on to this Egg – NOT a Valentine custom. Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to show the notable was being one of the founders day inspiring many people. Je t’aime! You might have heard this people around you how much they matter of the NAACP, but he was also an Another African American to make one before. It’s “I love you” in French. to you! educator, author, historian, sociologist, history is Rosa Parks. Her most notable Paris, the capital of France is known as the Source: www.huffingtonpost.com philosopher, poet and a leader. Another big achievement/action is when she refused city of love, so it’s no surprise the French achievement for DuBois is being the first to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, are big Valentine ’s Day lovers. It is said African American to receive a doctoral Alabama, which helped initiate the Civil that Valentine’s Day cards originated from degree from Harvard University. Roghts Movement. Rosa Parks, an iconic France, when Duke Charles of Orleans The next African American to make Civil Rights activist, pushed for fair sent love letters to his imprisoned wife. history is well known for his “I Have a and equal rights for African Americans Otherwise, the French celebrate much like Dream” speech and being the leader of everywhere. Americans do. the Civil Rights Movement. MLK helped Many African Americans created their 사랑해! Yes, the symbols do mean I African Americans gain their rights as own legacy, while changing the world in love you! But this time, it’s in Korean. In citizens of the U.S. and end segregation the United States at the same time. There South Korea, there are three Valentines in the south. He received a Nobel Peace are many to be recognized and many that Days. The first is February 14th, PROWLER STAFF PHOTO Prize in 1964 along with several other have changed so much in the little time where women shower their lovers with honors. He was assassinated in 1968 but life offers. chocolates and flowers. The tables turn NEWSNEWS VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXXIX THE PROWLER 7 Super Bowl 52 Is Amazon Go Free of Downsides? EAGLES are champions! Shoplifted yogurt and no option for food stamps show it’s not. By ALEC WALTER By EMMA DOUTHETT Philadelphia took on the defending Amazon Go is the new checkout-less Foxborough champions in Minnesota store that uses cameras, scanners, and February 4, 2018. Eagles took home the infrared sensors, plus an app on your Lombardy trophy with a score of 41-33. phone, to track what you pick up, and The Super Bowl started at 6:30 p.m. check you out. It can even track if you eastern time with Justin Timberlake pick something up and put it back. There preforming the halftime show. His first are no lines, no human checkout; you time back to the Super Bowl since his PROWLER STAFF PHOTO just walk in, scan your phone, pick up 2004 Janet Jackson wardrobe incident. your groceries, and walk out. Everything Coincidently in the 2004 faceoff, the winning the title of champion. you buy there is charged to your Amazon Eagles and Patriots were playing each A couple of the more memorable account. The only employees there are other then, with the Patriots winning by moments of a completely exciting game restocking shelves, checking ID’s near the 3 in the final seconds of the game. Tom were when Nick Foles caught the pass alcohol section, and handing out reusable Brady was the quarterback of the Patriots Tom Brady did not - that could have shopping bags. It’s a revolutionary way of then as well. changed the game for the Patriots. Eagles’ shopping, something that could, if it takes Eagles franchise and fans have been safety Malcom Jenkins had one of the off around the world, start to eliminate hungry for a championship since 1960. hardest hits in Super Bowl history causing physical currency all together. New England, however, have not had Patriot receiver Brandin Cooks to leave But it isn’t perfect, at least not yet. On to wait at all. They have been crowned the game with a head injury. Top all that the first day it was open, a reporter from champions 5 times since Bill Belichick action off with Eagles quarterback Nick CNBC bought some groceries, but one of and Brady became a duo. Foles named Super Bowl MVP. them never showed up on her account: an Predictions for this Super Bowl LII Philadelphia is finally a city of PHOTO COURTESY RECODE accidentally shoplifted yogurt. Though stated that the Patriots had a 70% chance champions for the first time in 58 years! the Vice President of Amazon Go, Gianna Also, the store does not accept food of beating the Eagles to Philly’s 30% of Go, Birds! Puerini, told her not to worry about it, as stamps, which is strange, because over soon as the journalist got in touch with 40 million Americans are on them. What Brady vs. Rodgers her, it is an issue that the checkout-less makes it even stranger is the fact that store may have. Though Puerini claimed almost 1,500 Amazon employees are on By JOHN WINTERS that it was an extremely rare error, it raises food stamps as well. You’d think that with Aaron Rodgers plays for the Green Bay concerns that the technology of Amazon this many employees on food stamps, Packers. Tom Brady plays for the New Go may not be completely free of error. Amazon would create some way to let the England Patriots. Both quarterbacks won Another issue that people are having public use food stamps. Though the tech one or more super bowls. Many of their PHOTO COURTESY ESPN.COM with the store is its impact on low-income is amazing, Amazon Go may have a few stats differ. As of the 2016-17 season, Rodgers yards per game is 272.26 and people. Some people do not have a cell more issues to sort out before it truly sets Brady’s all time record is 172-51[.771] Brady’s is 260.22 per game. Brady has phone, or even a credit card that they can off. and Rodgers record is 80-39[.672]. been in the NFL a lot longer. use to set up an Amazon account. Does Sources: Kiro7.com, engadget.com, Aaron Rodgers has a better completion Who is better? Time will tell. Both this mean that they should not be allowed Chicago Tribune.com, CNBC.com, CNN. percentage. His average for his career quarterbacks are projected to be in the top to shop there? com is 65.1% compared to Brady’s 63.6%. 5 in NFL history. 8 THE PROWLER RANDOM VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXVIII Groundhog Day U.S. Health Classes He saw his Shadow! By BRENDON ELY Health education during high school. Every year on February 2nd a ground hog comes out of its warm hole for the By KAITLIN PASTERNAK fi rst time in months and looks for his shadow. If he sees it that means six more The need for sexual education in schools is an important issue affecting the student weeks of winter, and if he doesn’t then body in the United States. The concern of teenage pregnancy in the 1960’s and AIDS expect an early spring. The history of after 1981 began the teaching about STIs, contraception, and condoms in health classes. this long tradition of letting a ground In the 1990’s, Abstinence or Until Marriage (AOUM) education was being taught as the hog predict when spring will come only approach to teenage sexual health. This program was funded by 49 out of 50 states around started on February 2nd, 1887 in in the classroom. Since then, much research has shown the lack of effi ciency of AOUM Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. in delaying sexual behaviors or improving reproductive health. This idea for the tradition didn’t start Today, advancements in modern sex ed are hindered by a variety of political and there, though. The roots of the concept go PHOTO COURTESY NEWSWEEK.COM systemic challenges. Congress has continued to fund AOUM, and in 2016 increased back to the ancient Christian tradition of Phil and Bill Murray in their classic roles. funding to $85 million per year. There was much opposition from medical health profes- Candlemas. Candlemas is where a clergy average daily temperatures during the six sionals, sexuality educators, and the human rights community that it suppresses infor- would bless and distribute candles needed weeks after Groundhog Day for the past mation about condoms & contraception, promotes religious ideas/gender stereotypes, for winter. These candles represented 30 years and compared the temperatures and isolates teenagers with a non-heteronormative identity. Federal funding has also how long winter would be. The Germans, to when he saw his shadow and when increased for more medically based programs and teen pregnancy prevention. however, expanded upon this by using he didn’t. The post stated that, “Phil’s an animal like a hedgehog to predict predictions were correct for most areas of the weather. This idea was brought to the country, but by the end of the study America where some German settlers in everything came down to chance.” It turns Pennsylvania continued the tradition. out that always trusting a groundhog to Some people don’t fully believe in the predict how long the winter will be isn’t furry guys predictions because he isn’t the best idea, but if you have a strong always right. In fact he’s more right than belief in Phil and he has good luck then wrong most of the time, and a group at it’s not a completely incorrect tradition to The Washington Post proved this when celebrate. they did the math. They calculated the Sources: History.com, livescience.com

Remington’s Restaurant Review How it rates. By LOGHAN HIRKEY Hello everyone! This month I main meal was what really determined for At the state level, districts & school PROWLER STAFF PHOTO visited Remington’s Restaurant located me that Remington’s is the best restaurant boards determine the policies put in and in a convenient spot in downtown in town. The CDC’s 2014 School Health Poli- funding for these programs. Limited time/ cies and Practices Study found that these Tunkhannock, with a nice parking lot. As We waited about 15 minutes after our resources challenge schools to compete soon as you walk into the restaurant, there salads for our meal, which I think is pretty courses require, on average, 6.2 hours sex ed with other class subjects and topics taught about sexuality, 4 hours or less on is a large screened-in porch with tables for fast for a Saturday night. My Chicken like drugs, bullying, and suicide. Because a dining experience in the warmer months. Parmesan came out steaming hot with the HIV, STIs, and preventing pregnancy. of this inconsistency, many different sex 69% of high schools tell parents/guardians I immediately noticed their unique way cheese oozing over the chicken. The red ed laws exist. of decorating, with super-sized silverware sauce on the pasta was so creamy it melted before students are taught, and 87% allow A recent report by the Guttmacher parents/guardians to bar their children on the wall and twinkling LED lights. The in my mouth. The chicken was super moist Institute found that 37 states provided entrance to the inside of the restaurant with fl avorful breading. Overall, it was from it. Depending on plans, resources, abstinence education (25 stressed), & supportive environments, training, and didn’t disappoint, with cozy lounge chairs one of the best Chicken Parmesan dishes 33 and 18 require HIV & contraceptive while waiting, and a full knight in armor I have ever had. Trust me, I eat a lot of other factors, state practices vary from information. Involving content, 13 states state to state. that towered over me! One of my favorite Chicken Parm! require teaching to be medically accurate, unique decorations was a cute sign When the waiter came back around for In society, cultural or religious fac- 26 that it be age appropriate, 8 that it not tors around teenagers’ sexuality formed welcoming you to the restaurant, standing dessert, I was so full from my delicious be race, ethnicity, or gender biased, 8 that inside an old Remington typewriter. meal, I couldn’t simply eat another bite. federal/state policies, changing how sex ed it include sexual orientation, & 2 not pro- is taught in schools today. Besides the gorgeous interior and unique I have been there for multiple parties and moting religion. decorations, let’s talk about the food! large group gatherings and their service Source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.com My family and I arrived around 6 p.m. and food is always pleasing. Even the with no reservation on a Saturday night. desserts, like a chocolate fudge sundae, is They were busy and despite all this, we to die for. I highly recommend! All in all Staying Positive were seated in about 10 minutes. The main the food is extraordinary and fresh. I can How to keep smiling in the rain dining area was dimly lit, soft music in honestly say I have never had a bad meal By EMMA MORAN the background, and a beautiful fi replace or bad service at Remington’s. that gave the restaurant a cozy feel. A The owners, Jack and Ruth Remington We all have our bad days. Maybe you friendly waiter came over as soon as we do a fabulous job with the restaurant woke up and your brother dropped a cup sat down. I ordered a water, because I and the meals are always consistently of apple juice on your clothes, you left am quite honestly part fi sh, but my go- delicious. Jack often takes time from the your phone at home, missed the bus, and to drink is the Shirley Temple, and Ruth busy kitchen to say hello, as well as Ruth failed a test in geometry. You’re probably makes a perfect one! I didn’t order an welcoming us in. I suppose one downside going to feel like you’re the worst, and appetizer, but Remington’s is by far my would be that they are only open for that nothing can ever go right for you ever favorite restaurant in Tunkhannock, so I dinner Tuesday through Saturday! The again. It’s okay. Bad days happen. You recommend the calamari, or any of their business hours are from 4:30 p.m. - 9 have to pick yourself up and keep going. soups. p.m. Reservations are not required, but You’re probably thinking, “But it’s hard! For my main meal, I ordered Chicken recommended. If you’re looking for a It’s so much easier just to wallow in self- Parmesan, which came with a salad. relaxing environment to enjoy high quality pity.” It is easier, yes, but the easy thing Even though I do not care for salad, food, then Remington’s is your place! 570- isn’t always the good thing. It might take a their signature Caesar salad had a lot of 836-2401. while, but with the right mindset, you can croutons, and I enjoyed it! However, the overcome all the obstacles. a growth mindset sees the failures as The trick to staying positive is inconveniences that can be left in the past. having a growth mindset over a fi xed Another good positivity trick is the mindset. A fi xed mindset says that our “Yet” method. Instead of thinking “I character, intelligence, and creative can’t do this”, think “I can’t do this-yet.” ability are static givens which we can’t It’s a simple but very effective trick to change, while a growth mindset thrives boost your mood. After, work to make the on challenge and sees failure not as statement, “I can do this”. evidence of unintelligence but as a The more you practice, the easier it is heartening springboard for growth. With to keep a positive mindset. Just remember, a fi xed mindset you believe you can’t get after every storm, there’s a rainbow! PROWLER STAFF PHOTO over your failures and bad days, while Source:www.brainpickings.org