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Lopez/st af f page 2, The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019 CT resident dies from vaping-related illness By Kaelyn Wright 25 in state suffer from fever, vomiting, diarrhea Staff Writer Is this fun worth having? the New York Post. This was the 19 people nationwide Vaping, or using electronic 19th person in the country to die have died of vaping cigarettes, has become popular, of a vaping-related illness, accord- related illnesses, as of yet “more than two dozen people ing to Shawn R. Beals’ Oct. 3 ar- have died in connection with it,” ticle on ctnews.junkie.com, a state Oct. 3, 2019 according to livescience, so this news media site. The person’s iden- tobacco-related disease and death, new form of entertainment for tity is prohibited from being dis- and prevent e-cigarettes from many teens begs the question: are closed, according to the state becoming an on-ramp to nicotine you willing to pay the price of Department of Health. addiction for a generation of suffering from an addiction, Surveys also show that some youth,” Trump wrote on Twitter health damage or even death just teens vape to fit in yet many in Sept. 9. 2019. for a few minutes of fun? society are becoming aware of how Many believe that vaping is “I enjoy vaping because it is serious this situation is and are healthier than smoking but it is not. fun and I like the idea of smoke ready to take any step to help. Reports from the Centers for Dis- coming through my nose,” said First Lady Melania Trump said ease Control have shown that K.M, a student at a local college. in a news conference she believes people are now dying from this. Electronic cigarettes contain that marketing companies should There should be classes in school liquid nicotine. Besides nicotine, stop selling these harmful sub- or more advertisements about how e-cigarettes contain ultrafine par- stances to teens. Despite compa- harmful this ‘entertainment’ can be. ticles that can be inhaled deep nies wanting to make money, they Of the 25 cases of vaping-re- into the lungs. should be blamed, according to lated illnesses reported to the Con- A Connecticut resident who Trump. necticut Department of Health, TRENDY TEES Seniors (front) Nevaeh Patrick and Temeara Roache, along was in his or her 30s died the last “I am deeply concerned about peoples’ symptons include “short- with (back row) freshman Gariann Scott, and seniors Aaliah Martinez and week of September 2019 from lung the growing epidemic of e-cigarette ness of breath, fever, cough, vom- Nadia Natour, all Eagle Flyer journalists, display new journalism shirts Friday, injuries related to vaping, accord- use in our children. We need to do iting, and diarrhea” as well as Oct. 18, 2019 outside room 105. Traditionally, Kennedy encourages staff and students to wear school spirit gear on Fridays. Photo by J. Perez/staff ing to The Associated Press and all we can to protect the public from “headache…and chest pain.” Tragic events--including newborn’s death, domestic violence--need priority By Anthony Raghunandan, Roshell Walters around mid-afternoon, which was point us. She obviously was afraid to that are not always welcome in con- NEWS COMMENTARY Correspondents more than two years ago. tell us why. We don’t really know. We servative sections of Turkish society,” “I gave birth alone at home to a missed everything,” said her mother according to experts. Tragic events occur in today’s In Cincinnati Ohio 20-year-old stillborn girl on May 7, 2017. I didn’t Mrs. Richardson after she was inter- Protests about gender equality have world more often than not, which in- Skylar Richardson was facing charges know what to do with her but to bury viewed for 48 Hours. increased in Turkey recently due to clude the degradation of a stillborn up to life in prison for taking the life of her,” said Richardson while being in- The trial came to an end Sept. 12, Bulut’s brutal murder by her former baby a few minutes after birth and the her stillborn baby by igniting and bury- terrogated by the police. 2019, two years and three months husband Fedai Veran, 43. The mother demise of a Turkish woman by her ing the corpse in her backyard. Richardson suffered from (which is how old the baby would be) of one was stabbed multiple times by former husband. These devastating “The baby was a stillborn and dysmorphia, a deformity or abnormal- after the tragedy. Richardson was ac- her former husband in a cafe right in events are often overlooked by the didn’t have a life to live,” said ity in body shape, prior to finding out quitted of all charges except minor front of their ten-year-old child. children of our age, but it’s time to Richardson to the authorities. she was pregnant and this hid the fact charges for burning her baby’s corpse. “She insulted me,” Veran told au- realize these tragedies could have eas- Richardson burned and buried her she was pregnant from her parents. Another heartwrenching story that thorities. ily happened to loved ones or friends. baby behind her house in May 2017 “I think she didn’t want to disap- captured the attention of many was The former couple was fighting the murder of mother Emine Bulut, 38, over custody of their daughter and due by her former husband. to Veran not liking the tone of his ex- Turkish women have been fighting wife’s voice, he murdered her. for the right of being equal to their male The legal team of Bulut stated their counterparts for years, and these calls client went to the police station for are becoming even more urgent as the refuge from her former husband and murder of Bulut August 18, 2017, and was ignored. the homicides of many other Turkish “She stayed there for 29 minutes women increase drastically. and then left,” the legal team told a Every four women out of ten in media outlet. Turkey is exposed to physical and Bulut died later that day after be- sexual violence at least once in their ing brought to the hospital. She was lifetime, according to the Domestic pleading for her life until her last Violence Research in 2014. Even breath. though 143 out of 195 countries guar- The cases of Emine Bulut and antee equality, it doesn’t necessarily Skylar Richardson should be recog- mean that women and men have equal nized by everyone, because it is real- opportunities. ity and we as humans must face up to For the first six months of 2019, reality at some point of our lives. How 214 women were killed by men in can we help the ones closest to us Turkey and also during the first nine without knowing their problems first? months, 354 women were murdered, A family member could lose their child according to news reports. to unknown circumstances at any time “The violence is partly the result and they could also be experiencing of women exercising greater freedoms domestic abuse. Features The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019, page 3

By Jessinya Severino What is your favorite Halloween movie? Features Editor

“The Charlie Brown one.” “Halloween Town from Disney Channel because “The Nightmare Before Christmas and Casper.” Nathan Meglio, junior it is not too scary but it is scary and I love it.” Josiah Pizarro, freshman Elizabeth Albright, sophomore

“It’s between two. Halloween and the “Mostly Ghostly.” “Annabelle.” original Nightmare on Elm Street.” Bryan Acosta, junior Alexander Grullon, senior Mrs. Harris, Civics teacher

Trick or treat-- Oct. 31 dates back 2,000 years What ages go? By Josephine Perez Millions now celebrate holiday Business Manager

By Nicole Magalhaes Staff Writer One of the world’s oldest holi- val was said to be celebrated with days is celebrated yearly Oct. 31. bonfires and costumes, just as Some people wonder if certain Halloween, a day when millions millions do today on Halloween. kids are a little over the age of being across the globe dress as princes “Celts wore costumes typically able to dress up and go door to door and princesses, goblins--and even consisting of animal heads and for candy Halloween night, which in their biggest fears--going door to skins, and attempted to tell each 2019 falls on Thursday, Oct. 31, so door accumulating treats in Jack- other’s fortunes,” according to how old is too old to go? o-lantern buckets. History.com. “Anything beyond eighth grader, However, where exactly do Halloween’s infamous phrase not because of the age, but people these traditions live on from? Is it was also said to have been origi- question high schoolers trick or a religious holiday, or just a day nated from the time of the Celtics. treating,” said Early Childhood Edu- adapted from indigenous folklore? “It was the Irish that initiated cation teacher, Mrs. Desantis. “It’s It is, indeed, adapted from the the ‘Trick or Treat’ system hun- important to go to community areas. origins of ‘Samhain,’ a Gaelic festi- dreds of years ago. Irish farmers Trunk or Treat (in a parking lot) is val that marks the beginning of would go from house to house the new way of trick or treating with winter celebrated by the Celtics, gathering food for the village,” ac- a safe environment at the school and also commonly known as the Celts, cording to the Book of Festivals the candy is definitely not tainted.” who were from ancient areas and Holidays World Over by Some believe it all comes down although I would rather see older younger than my age. But hon- known today as Ireland, United writer Marguerite Ickis (p.119). to having good, clean fun. kids trick or treating than getting estly any age can get away with Kingdom, and northern France Although Halloween is consid- “You’re never too old, if you’re into nonsense,” Maia said. it too because no one will notice 2,000 years ago. ered to be a Roman Catholic holi- young at heart it doesn’t matter, if At least one student thought you if you got a mask on. And The Celts celebrated their mark day because of its connection to you feel like you want to go out and trick or treating should end with there’s no shame in wanting to of a ‘New Year’ Nov. 1, which All Saints’ Day, some religions have fun who cares,” said senior CJ high school. get free candy,” said Saoussane today is All Saints’ Day, a day des- don’t recognize it as a holiday at Soriano. “By the time someone is a ‘Suzy’ Elaabid, senior. ignated to honor all saints by Pope all. Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ortho- Another senior, Kyle Brown, senior in high school it should be Mahita Gajana of Time Maga- Gregory III of the eighth century. dox Jews, Muslims, and even agreed with Soriano but also men- the last time going out trick or zine interviewed experts about Their ‘New Year’s Eve’ was some Christians may view Hallow- tioned that a costume matters. treating, so around the ages of 16- this in 2017, including Lizzie Post Samhain, Oct. 31. een as a Satanic holiday. “It depends if they’re dressing 17,” said senior Cindy Flores. from the Emily Post Institute To the Celts, Samhain was a day However, despite the differ- up, but you’re never too old to go,” Another student mentioned which gives etiquette advice. the ghosts of the dead returned to ences, “(m)ore than 175 million Brown said. there is nothing wrong with “The big concerns I have are earth. The festival was so holy to Americans will celebrate Hallow- Advertiser and owner Elizabeth enjoying free candy. that younger kids get priority,” the people because they een” in 2019, according to Maia of Empowered Fitbody said for “I think as long as you look Post said. “I don’t want to dis- “(b)elieved the night before the CNN.com, besides the millions in some, trick or treating is better than young it’s alright. I still go trick or courage teens from enjoying new year, the boundary between Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and getting into trouble. treating with my friends and I (trick or treating) as long as the worlds of the living and the Australia who also commemorate “I feel freshman year is the limit, mostly think it’s because I look they’re behaving well.” dead became blurred.” The festi- the holiday. Commentary The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019, page 4 Staff Editorial Democracy: weaponization of social media With $9 billion in candy + By Hasim Veliju Internet memes, media trends, charismatic personas rule Correspondent 29 million costuming pets COMMENTARY As the national discourse surrounding the most recent Less important to Americans are the put safety before spooky round of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Debates contin- ues, one of the definitive questions of this century looms depths and nuances of policy and ad- Safety before spooky: staying safe and having fun over the country like a mist of uncertainty: where is de- “ ministration, more important are the for Halloween 2019. mocracy headed? commercial gift shops filled with MAGA This Oct. 31, when preparing for a long eventful For many Americans, the 2020 Election is seen as a de- hats, circulation of crude internet memes night, there are things to keep in mind to ensure the fining moment of “reclaiming” the nation from an invasive and devout “stanning” of candidates. threat to democracy after President Donald Trump won safety of yourself and your peers. Avoid trick-or- the election in 2016. The widespread protests, the accusa- treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. tions ofdemocratic backsliding and the controversies sur- Donald Trump did not win in 2016 based on any vivid Before adventuring from house to house Halloween rounding the administration’s relations with the Russian elaboration on the intricacies and statistical consequences” night, make sure to “fasten reflective tape to cos- government are the legacyof the Trump administration. of immigration. Rather, Donald Trump won after tumes and bags to help drivers see you (and) wear With attempts of impeachment proceedings seemingly un- charismatically rallying his supporters across the world to derway, it’s clear that the Democratic Party views Presi- “Build That Wall!” for nearly two years. What wins elec- well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid dent Trump as both a threat to the American establish- tions in the Information Age is an extrinsic appeal to candi- blocked vision, trips, and falls,” according to the ment and even as an illegitimate president. dates, accelerating at profound rates due to internet phe- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. But as the debates rage on and the nation picks sides in nomena and spectacle. The persona of a candidate is more After returning home, make sure to “examine all treats preparation for 2020, what has gone mostly unrecognized appealing than their political methodology to the mass popu- for choking hazards and tampering before eating them is the disorder that the democratic system seems to be- lace. Trump was arguably the first to capitalize on this and headed towards. Much like the 2016 election, the 2020 elec- it was instrumental in his victory. (and) avoid eating homemade treats made by strang- tion has thus far been characterized by the weaponization The dawn of social media now allows for celebrities with ers.” Doing these simple things will make for a bet- of social media and endorsements of candidates based on no political experience to become the most powerful people ter, safer night then the real fun can begin. more aesthetic appeal. Widespread support for Democratic in the world. Contrary to the perspective of the DNC, Donald Speaking of fun, in 2019 some of the most popu- candidates has taken the form of Internet memes, social Trump must not be looked at as an authoritarian leader lar costumes are said to be Taylor Swift from her media trends and pandering charismatic performances on potent with intellectual prowess and diabolical conviction. the debate stage. A defining development of the 2010s is Donald Trump has always been an outrageous, rambunc- newest music video “You Need To Calm Down,” the transformation of democracy into an unprecedented tious billionaire showman, and it’s precisely his embracing being the tethered from the movie Us, being a char- amalgamation of consumerism, online popular culture, ce- of this persona that resulted in the consolidation of his acter from the third season of Stranger Things, or a lebrity veneration and political organization resulting from supporter base. VSCO girl, who carries around hydro flasks and the advent of social media and globalization. Senator Amy Khlobuchar of Minnesota said in the third wears oversized shirts, according to refinery29.com, Politics in the United States are effectively another facet Democratic debate hosted by ABC, “We have a guy here of commercialized entertainment exponentially com- that is literally running our country like a game show.” a website dedicated to “optimistic and diverse” pounded by the influence of social media. The ramifica- In this way, it is no surprise that he snatched the presi- storytelling, focused on empowering women. tions of this evolution have defined the 2010s and solidi- dency with ease compared to his rivals in 2016.Trump sim- From the candy to the costumes, the estimated fied the direction that history will hurdle towards. Across ply understood the state of democracy before the rest of spending amount for 2019 is set to “reach $8.8 bil- the digital realm, support for candidates is the world and exploited it all the way to victory. Less impor- lion,” according to the National Retail Federation deeply rooted not in authentic political discussion and tant to Americans are the depths and nuances of policy and analysis, but rather an endless manufactured stream of administration, more important are the commercial gift shops website. Plus, “29 million people” are planning to memes, hyperbolized banter and temporary trends sur- filled with MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats, circu- dress their pets up this year in their own costumes. rounding their image. No longer is the general populace at lation of crude internet memes and devout “stanning” Halloween falls on a Thursday, so let’s make it a genuine concern with the semantics of policy and trust- ofcandidates to elevate them to celebrity status. good one! (Especially those of you enjoying the tra- worthiness in a candidate. Votes are now primarily driven Social media promised the expansion of democracy to ditional seniors-only privilege of dressing up in school.) by online rallying in popular internet culture, an effect seen the rest of the world given the worldwide platform that the in Trump’s 2016 campaign, but now replicated in nearly global populace has access to. Instead,what has occurred Perfect every little detail of your costume, decorate every candidate. is a paradoxical deterioration of democracy while fake news, your houses from the doorstep to the shingles and At the first Democratic debate hosted by NBC and political artifice and merchandising determine poll numbers prepare yourself for a sweet tooth this year! Remem- MSNBC, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’ scuffle with and further shrouds the authenticity of the political world ber safety before spooky to make Halloween 2019 former Vice President Joe Biden and his history with Harris in a veil of capitalist hegemony. The election of Donald a night to remember--in a good way! concerning his opposition to interracial busing in the 1970s Trump was not an isolated anomaly in the Information Age, immediately trended on social media, and her retorts be- but a symptom, one of the first signs of a trend that is “When witches go riding, and black cats came an online slogan for Harris: “That little girl was me.” endemic in the era of mass communication that we traverse are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, The effects of this launched Harris’ campaign into the every day. ’tis near Halloween” ~ Unknown mainstream. The phrase was quickly included in official The 2020 Election will be a pivotal election cycle as it will campaign merchandise, an image of a young Harris was solidify the direction for democracy and liberalism in the The Eagle Flyer used by her supporters as profile images, and the phrase coming years. Will 2016 be an isolated aberration, or will was often included in the account bios of her followers. liberal democracy continue to be in a crisis of legitimacy? The Eagle Flyer is published monthly and Early in the presidential cycle, support for Democratic The political elites and public intellectuals of old are at a distributed free of charge to Kennedy High School and the Greater Waterbury community. Our mission is candidate Andrew Yang developed out of internet memes humiliating risk of removal as populist movements grow to educate, enlighten and inform our school and community and ironic political alliance in a “Yang Gang” in response and an ever-fluctuating state of political polarization sweeps while developing journalism skills in editorial and business areas. to enthusiasm concerning his campaign promise of a Uni- the modern world in a cloud of utter confusion. The impact The Eagle Flyer is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press versal Basic Income. 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It’s one reason why we Nathan Meglio, James Rusi, Sara Way, Cindy Zheng, mance arts. elected a reality TV star as our president.” Heidi Atuaful, Sofia Balliu, Britney Barton, Quincy Grant, Alura Levy, Synthia Sharmin, Kaelyn Wright, Michael Albright, Joleen Once, Me’Ryah Caraballo, Donald Trump has always been an outrageous, Natalie Dames, Mayra Lovos, Nicole Magalhaes, Nadia Natour, Nevaeh Patrick, Temeara Roache, rambunctious billionaire showman, and it’s pre- Gariann Scott, Liset Tepi, Yaelis Melendez, Angelina “ cisely his embracing of this persona that resulted in Severino, Emmanuel Yankson the consolidation of his supporter base. Adviser Dr. Cybart-Persenaire ” The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019, page 5 His mother, Tolstoy, Thoreau, Bible helped inspire Mahatma Gandhi By Nirupama C. Nigam, Ph.D. Return love for hatred, good for evil, Gandhi’s influencers all clearly demonstrate Chemistry teacher COMMENTARY Mahatma Gandhi’s life was a of the family, suggested that for evil; he did not yet comprehend Tolstoy was the one with whom parative study of political thought. continuous process of evolution Mohandas should go to England it fully, but it continued to ferment Mahatma Gandhi had some pro- Gandhi read the Gita for the first and growth. He was born to qualify at the bar. Mohandas in his impressionable mind. longed correspondence. Both he time in England. Arnold’s “The Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi jumped at the idea of going Not only Gandhi’s politics, but and Tolstoy worshipped in the Song Celestial” made a deep im- Oct. 2,1869, at Porbandar, on the abroad. The Hindu community to his personality took shape in common shrine and the same he- pression on his mind and Gandhi western coast of India. His father which the Gandhis belonged South Africa. His most formative roes: Buddha, Socrates, and Gita. regarded the Gita par excellence for Karamchand Gandhi occupied the threatened to excommunicate the years (1912 to 1932) had been spent Both of them were not mere phi- knowledge of Truth. It afforded high office of the diwan (Chief Min- whole family if its injunction there. His interest in moral and reli- losophers, but teachers of human- him invaluable help in his moments ister) of Porbandar. Karamchand against foreign travel was in- gious questions dated back to his ity who endeavored hard to prac- of gloom. The Gita became his life- Gandhi was, in the words of his fringed. All these hurdles were, early childhood. but it was only in tice what they preached.Gandhi de- long companion and guide. Gandhi son, “a lover of his clan, truthful, however, successfully overcome South Africa he had an opportu- scribed himself with characteristic read the Bible, especially The New brave, and generous.” by Mohandas’s determination to nity of studying them systemati- candor as Tolstoy’s disciple in his Testament and “The Sermon on The strongest formative influ- go broad, and in September 1888, cally. His Quaker friends in Pretoria letters to Tolstoy. Tolstoy wrote to the Mount,” which touched his ence on young Mohandas, how- at the age of 18, he sailed for En- whetted his innate appetite for Gandhi emphasizing the almost heart. The compassion and renun- ever, was that of his mother gland. In Bays Water where he religious studies. He delved deep pivotal significance of Gandhi’s ciation of Jesus appealed greatly Putlibai. When there was sickness stayed for a short time, he formed into Christianity and other reli- Satyagraha in South Africa. to him.The study of comparative in the family, she wore herself out a vegetarian club. He came into gions, including his own. In his Tolstoy was the prophet of the lat- religion, the browsing on theologi- in days and nights of nursing. Her contact with one eminent vegetar- first year in South Africa he read ter half of the 19th century and cal works, the conversations and life was an endless chain of fasts ian, Sir Edwin Arnold. Arnold (10 “quite 80 books,” most on religion. Gandhi of the first half of the 20th correspondence with the learned, and vows. She was not versed in June 1832 - 24 March 1904) was an Few men read so little to so much century. Tolstoy’s “The Kingdom brought Gandhi to the conclusion the scriptures; indeed except for a English poet and journalist. He profit as Gandhi did. A book was of God is within you” left an abid- that true religion was more a mat- smattering of Gujarati, her mother was the author of the “Light of not a mere diversion for the hour, it ing impression on Gandhi. ter of the heart than of the intel- tongue, she was practically unlet- Asia,” an epic, dealing with the life was embodied experience, which Henry David Thoreau (July 12, lect, and that genuine beliefs were tered. But her abounding love, her and teaching of the Buddha and had to be accepted or rejected. 1817 - May 6, 1862) was an Ameri- those literally lived. This was the endless austerities and her iron “The song Celestial,” a poetic ren- John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - can essayist, poet and philoso- basis for his experiment of holding will, left a permanent impression dering of the sacred Hindu scrip- 20 January 1900) was the leading pher. Although Gandhi discovered all religion prayer meetings. upon Mohandas, her youngest ture Bhagavad Gita. The two English art critic of the Victorian Satyagraha before he had read Henry Francis Lyte (1 June 1793 son. The image of woman he im- books moved Mohandas deeply. era, as well as an art patron, Thoreau, the latter had a tremen- - 20 November 1847) was an Scot- bibed from his mother was one of In the vegetarian restaurants draughtsman, watercolorist, promi- dous impact on its further devel- tish Anglican divine, hymnodist, love and sacrifice. Something of and boarding houses of London, nent social thinker and philanthro- opment. Gandhi was influenced and poet. He wrote the famous her maternal love he came to pos- Mohandas came across a few de- pist. Ruskin’s “Unto The Last” not only by “The Duty of Civil Dis- hymn “Abide with Me” in 1847, sess himself, and as he grew, it vout men of religion. He owed his drove Mahatma Gandhi with com- obedience,” but also by Thoreau’s while he lay dying from tuberculo- flowed out in an ever-increasing introduction to the Bible to one pelling urgency from the capital of “Life without Principle,” a critique sis. Gandhi was very fond of this measure, bursting the bonds of such contact.The New Testament, Natal to the wilderness of Zululand of the excesses of 19th century hymn, which is played by bands family and community, until it particularly the Sermon on the to practice a life of voluntary pov- American capitalism. Thoreau was of all three Indian forces together embraced the whole of humanity. Mount, went straight to his heart. erty, and literally to live by the a required reading in Mahatma every year January 29, at the clos- To his mother, he owed a passion The verses, “But I say unto you sweat of his brow. Gandhi’s ashram. The Gandhi- ing of Indian Republic Ceremony. for nursing which later made him that ye resist not evil; but whoso- Count Lev Nikolayevich Thoreau engagement shows how Mahatma Gandhi’s last day on our wash leper’s sores in his ashram. ever shall thee at the law and take Tolstoy, usually referred to in En- Indian thought influenced America planet was 30 January 1948. Sources: www.Gandhiashramsevagram.org Mohandas passed the matricu- away thy coat, let him have thy glish as Leo Tolstoy, was a Rus- and how American thought influ- Gandhi and Thoreau, PaxGandhiana: The Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, lation examination of Bombay Uni- cloak also,” gave him the idea of sian writer who is regarded as one enced India. Gandhi and Thoreau Anthony J. ParelPublished Oxford Scholarship Online: August 2016 DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190491451.001.0001 versity in 1887. Mavji Dave, a friend returning love for hatred, and good of the greatest authors of all time. are pioneers in the field of the com- Justice RohintonNariman www.youtube.com page 6, The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019 Unofficial impeachment inquiry reveals double standard By Danny Ruiz Managing Editor Lack of evidence exists to impeach President Trump, but not prosecute VP Biden COMMENTARY In case you haven’t heard, a struggle has tion of the House has been conducting an investigating his political rival Joe Biden and been raging on Capitol Hill and in Washing- unofficial impeachment inquiry into Presi- his son’s dealings in Ukraine, according to Consider when former ton over the future of this country. dent Donald Trump’s alleged pressuring of the nypost.com. President Clinton was in Since Sept. 24, 2019, the Democratic fac- Urkarian president Volodymyr Zelensky into The only problem, though, is that for one, danger of being impeached: there is no substantial or any evidence at all “ you’ll find the same Demo- in this case from which to build a case for crats making the same impeachment. The Trump administration demonstrated its transparent nature when it arguments and accusing the released the official transcript in hopes it Republicans of the same would dispel any accusations of quid pro indiscretions, malintent and quo only to find out it didn’t. Despite the partisanship they’re being fact the transcript contains no explicit evi- accused of now. dence of quid pro quo and that the Ukranian president himself came out and declared “there was no blackmail,” according to www.wsj.com, the push for impeachment add insult to injury, the Democratic” leader- continues. ship and a number of Democratic presiden- Aside from this, Trump has been specifi- tial candidates have refused to acknowl- cally accused of using military aid as lever- edge--and close to outright disregarded-- age to pressure the Ukrainians, but what Biden’s very similar allegations of quid pro they have failed to mention is that the Ukrai- quo throughout his involvement with nians didn’t know military aid was being Ukraine and the firing of a prosecutor who withheld at the time. Trump only lightly was investigating the company his son was touched on Biden’s possibly corrupt a board member of in favor of Trump’s, spot- dealings in Ukraine in what seemed like a lighting the obvious underlying double stan- conversation regarding overall corruption dard. I mean, Kamala Harris said it herself: in Ukraine and its role in 2016 election “leave Joe Biden alone,” according to the meddling and the origins of the Russia www.washingtonexaminer.com. investigation. My point being that on the one hand, we On the other hand, the double standard don’t have enough evidence to prosecute and hypocrisy of those pushing impeach- Biden or impeach Trump, and if we are to ment are unsettling. Consider when former investigate one for fundamentally the same President Bill Clinton was in danger of be- alleged crime, we should investigate the ing impeached: if you look back at some of other as well, regardless of political differ- the recordings at the time, you’ll find the ences. For a process that is supposed to be same Democrats making the same arguments fair, there doesn’t seem to be a shred of fair- and accusing the Republicans of the same ness. indiscretions, malintent and partisanship After all, Maxine Waters made the case they’re being accused of now. This includes against impeachment herself when she ac- not allowing the minority to subpoena its cused the opposing side in 1998 during own witnesses or refusing to allow state de- Clinton’s impeachment of being “extremist partment officials to prepare before testify- who distort the constitution with pious lan- ing or to testify under their own terms. To guage,” according to dailycaller.com. The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019, page 7 Favorite fall foods vary, but local produce shines By Gariann Scott Staff Writer website www.algaecal.com 1. apples, 2. brussels sprouts, 3. cauliflower, “What’s in season” tastes best, accord- 4. dates, 5. kale, 6. pears, 7. pomegranate, 8. Is one season enough for all these differ- ing to Straith, who lists the top 10 fall foods pumpkin, 9. squash, and 10. sweet potatoes. ent, fun, fall foods? you need to try as the following: This website describes different healthy People who enjoy fall foods such as foods that are in season now and describes apples, sweet potatos, butternut squash , TOP 20 FOODS TO TRY THIS FALL how fall is the best time for farmers to load pumpkins, and more revealed their favor- shelves with fresh local produce. What are ites as of early October 2019, but what makes spaghetti squash, caramel apples, some other favorites? this time of year special for eating? pumpkin spice latte, roasted squash, “Pumpkin pie,” said Jalize Colon , a fresh- “Because its a change of taste,” said slow cooker meals, roasted pumpkin man. seeds, brussels sprouts, butternut Aiden Augustine, a sophomore, who admit- squash soup, pumpkin pie, mac and Most people are into pumpkin-based ted he enjoys fall foods. cheese, apple pie, pasta with meat things during the fall, like Dunkin Donuts Augustine said foods typically found in sauce, apple cider, pumpkin bread, pot and Starbucks’ related coffee treats, so what the fall taste very different then those avail- roast, hot chocolate, mashed potatoes, is the least favorite thing about fall foods? apple cider donuts, tomato soup with able, which is also mentioned by author grilled cheese, and number one: “That they only last one season,” said Source of 20 Foods to Try This Fall (see Monica Straith, Fitness Lead on the apples! Yadial Bisbal , a freshman, who noted fall box on left): Julie R. Thomson, Taste Senior AlgaeCal food, nutrition and supplement ends too fast. Editor, www.huffpost.com Mosquitoes lead to 9 deaths Stop nagging, appreciate what you have By Aaliah Martinez Triple E Virus: Epidemic? By CJ Soriano Recognize opportunities of living in America, being alive Correspondent Correspondent COMMENTARY The Eastern Equine Encephalitis also known as The Triple E Virus led People often claim their life is on dirt floors and learn beneath a yet those are the people who to the death of Patricia Shaw in East Lyme, Conn., along with two other hard and that life itself is difficult, cracked roof with no protection should speak up, make a change Connecticut residents and nine people nationwide as of Oct. 20, 2019 but they get treated like royalty in from any type of weather. and really be different. People now after each person was bit by a mosquito and contracted the symptoms. the eyes of some developing coun- In addition, Americans take ad- try too hard to stand out and be “Two types of mosquito species are carriers of the Triple E,” accord- tries. Americans are given the op- vantage of food plans. Most noticed. Then people knock each ing to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. portunity to receive assistance schools give students the oppor- other down instead of boosting These two mosquito species are causing an death in people nation- from the government. For example, tunity to receive two free meals: each other’s self confidence and wide and it is getting really serious. Americans are given the privilege breakfast and lunch. What do pushing each other to better and “In Massachusetts is the largest Triple E outbreak since 1956,” to attend free public schools and people do with that lunch? They make smarter choices. However, according to USA Today news. in these schools they are not only go in the cafeteria to get food just that’s a conversation no one wants This is not a new virus; it just happened to be contained over the often times given free materials but to throw it away. There are kids to discuss, that’s for another time. years up until now, and has become an issue since August 2019. also received a free lunch and starving all around the world and Finally, people complain about "Approximately a third of all people with Triple E die from the dis- breakfast. Americans are not only yet we just toss food away as the smallest things. Instead of ease" said Center For Disease Control and Prevention. given the ability to go to school though it is nothing. I’m not say- complaining so much about not Shaw, age 77, was a state resident who contracted the virus and but are able to work in any profes- ing people have to be picture per- getting your way, just forget all passed away a few days later, Thursday Sept. 19 after getting bit by a sion of their choice and even sleep fect, however, a little more consid- that stress and live life. It’ll make mosquito. She was just a woman who enjoyed the outdoors during her IN A HOUSE! However, people still eration would definitely help. We, people’s lives easier if they live free time, news reports stated. manage to cry and complain about as Americans, can do so much with less stress, more positivity. Shaw wasn’t the only one who got the virus. Nine people in Massa- how hard it is to live in the United more as a country yet we remain Actually putting in the work will chusetts, Michigan and Rhode Island all passed away due to this. States. Perhaps they should step silent and indifferent. get them where they want to be. The Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Triple E) has a 35 percent risk of into the shoes of a person who is Another opportunity Americans My dad always told me “You death and should be contained, officials advise. not given these luxuries. take advantage of is the environ- are human. Nobody’s perfect. The Moreover, one of the biggest ment. It’s s simple fact that people only perfect one is God, and I put things people take for granted is don’t care. Yet some do! When down money that nobody is the Scary costumes lead dress up free education. Some students these people try to speak out man upstairs. So instead of com- By Nadia Natour come school and do nothing in against the latest indifference, no- plaining, live life to the fullest. To- Staff Writer class yet still manage to find the body helps make it go viral or morrow is never promised, so go of creativity and uniqueness are always time to disrespect their teachers. spread the news. We can make a give it your all because you never Whether you’re dressing up to highlighted, such as: Those same students claim they chicken sandwich viral, yet it took know when it’s your last.” bring out the Halloween spirit, or to “Tata from BT21,” said senior want to be successful in life, yet it us almost a month to realize the I took that and now see the spook your friends, 2019 costumes Emilja Gjini. is not going to be handed to them lungs of our earth were burning world totally different. I under- are all about being unique and creative. Online research at Syracuse.com, on a silver platter, people must work and still are! Some Americans are stand that it’s a ‘kill or be killed Interviewing and researching the a ranking website, put “IT and most popular Halloween costumes in witches” at the top of the list, but for it. In all honesty, these teach- so unaware because they only care world’ but there has been enough 2019 based on local opinions and online superheroes also rank. ers don’t even have to teach disre- for themselves. The Amazon killing in this world. We should be research revealed ‘scary’ is one of the “Avengers and clowns are very spectful and disruptive students; Rainforest needs dire help yet no striving forward as a country. If top categories for the Oct. 31 holiday. common,” said senior Marlon Medina. they already went to school! Chil- one seems to answer its cry. America is as good as people put “Devils are the most popular,” said What else is popular? dren in other countries would kill Furthermore, we Americans lit- it, we should not be ranked 27 in senior Brianna Gasior. “Sumo wrestler,” said junior Nikoll for the opportunity we Americans erally sit here and complain about the world. We must make a differ- Regardless of popularity, costumes Thanasi. have. Children in Brazil have to sit how the world is this and that, but ence! 1960s-1970s killers still spook Poetry Corner By Aaliyah Cuevas Guidance By Dr. Mikaiel Correspondent COMMENTARY Guidance Counselor With Halloween and horror-related talk approaching, it’s hard not to take Off the Boat notice of the notorious U.S. killers of the 1960s through the 1970s, with ap- Corner By Michael Albino proximately 48 serial killers within that span causing fear across the nation “(The d)ecade began with Manson Family murder trial and ended with This issue will feature Kennedy’s 10th Graders’ Corner. ... As for America, a land of diversity, Jonestown massacre. Serial killers, crimes and cults inspired fear in the 70s,” the 10th Graders, we’re looking into having the students pledge for a land of opportunity, according to CNN reporter Ryan Bergeron. “10th grade School for Success” to: yet shrouded in uniformity, Manson and three other fellow followers were found guilty of the murders of nationality masked by ‘American,’ Tate, the LaBiancas, and four others Jan. 25, 1971. Although given the death From Galloway to Dublin, penalty, California reduced their life sentences after odd correspondence. 1. Come to school on time straight to Ellis Island, “During a string of seemingly random killings, phone calls and letters were 2. Come in dress code yet some left behind, received by police and newspapers from a person claiming to be the murderer. 3. No skipping classes 1898 we were Irish, The letters were laden with mysterious symbols and references to astrology,” 4. Give teachers homework on time but are we now? according to the CNN Library serial killer facts. 5. Communicate with teachers and guidance when they need (free Fairly Irish to fairly ‘American,’ Another killer was in the San Francisco Bay area, murdering in such a deadly TUTORING during the day for English and Math classes). Fairly ‘American’ to fairly Irish, way. The Zodiac Killer, who is still very much unknown to this day, led to 6. NO BULLYING: instead we help each other thousands of possible suspects, but there is still no clue or trace. This person is (“You don’t live here, so you aren’t because “We the students are the future” believed to have killed at least five people but there’s a high chance of more. from here”) Another insane moment in history is the mass murder-suicide that devastated The rolling green hills, Pending teachers’ recommendations, students will receive a cult of people. Jim Jones was the founder and leader of the movement, making awards and rewards during the school year. where family reside, others believe there is something much greater than sitting around and he is their is it enough to have family? o 9th Grade: Ms. Mountinho (272 students) o Mr. Poulter: god. Something caused him to snap and he reated a mass murder-suicide amongst - Graduation Requirement: 25 credits (SOAR, CBT, to have connections? himself and his church followers. o 10th Grade: Dr. Mikaiel (313 students) BDLC, ALLIED a place to visit, a home to stay? “Jones was the founder of the Peoples Temple religious movement and - Graduation Requirement: 22 credits HEALTH) a family to visit? ringleader of the biggest mass murder-suicide in history. Nov. 18, 1978, Jones led o 11th Grade: Mrs. Ortiz (279 students) Do I qualify? more than 900 people to their deaths as they drank cyanide-laced Kool-Aid in - Graduation Requirement: 22 credits I guess not. Guyana,” according to CNN. o 12th Grade: Mrs. Mulligan (303 students) Murder is something on many people’s mind, and it leads to great tragedy. It - Graduation Requirement: 22 credits should never be committed but still is to this day. Sports The Eagle Flyer/Halloween 2019, page 8 Eagle pride, school spirit: how much do you possess? By Sara Way Staff Writer

High school may consist of alot of tests and homework, but some students are also heavily involved in extra curricular activities within Kennedy, especially sports. Many others are also involved, but by cheering on our Eagles with pride. When I think about having pride for school, or ‘school spirit,’ I think of football, volleyball and soccer games with cheers from the crowds, people either laughing or participating in the ‘thunder clap.’ These faces that come to mind include Lucas Balikian, a sophomore, and Sophia Gaspard, a junior. “School spirit means going to your favorite sport games with your friends and cheering as loud as you can, knowing that win or lose it’s still an experience to support your school in any way,” said Balikain, a member of the soccer team. It’s not just a game to Balikain, it’s being able to create memories, which holds true for Gaspard. LEADERSHIP Captains for fall school sports teams, with their team in parenthesis, are from left to right: Hector Ginorio (football), Zechariah Rountree (football), Tresean Graves (football), Anthony Rybczyk (soc- “School spirit means loving your team and sticking by them no matter who cer), James Rusi (soccer), Yasin Azizoglu (soccer), Britney Barton (volleyball), Redjan Cipi (soccer), Kariny or where they’re playing. It means going to the games and cheering for them as Topolosky (volleyball), Tesi Tili (volleyball), Angelica Peña (cross country), Christina Capozzi (cross country), loudly and for as long as you can,” said Gaspard. and Joshua Saliva (cheerleading), seen in the main office October 2019. Photo by J. Estrella, V. Bunker/staff I can’t remember a volleyball game that Gaspard hasn’t gone to, and doing so she’s brought posters and pom-poms. In talking to other members of the team, Here are some highlights from other Kennedy fall sports teams I’ve found a consensus that a game isn’t truly over until Gaspard stops cheering. Football (see box at bottom right for more sports, plus be sure to listen to Knowing that members of our school community have such heavy support and daily announcements, and visit the school website): involvement for Kennedy like Balikain and Gaspard makes our school environ- “The football team has had a lot of interceptions and turn- ment not only a happier place, but gives students something to bond over. highlights overs: a turnover is where we get the ball while we’re on So, ask yourself the question of whether you have school spirit. If not, By Jazmin Estrella defense,” said Reis Muccino, a sophomore. consider making memories that will allow you to look back happily on your high school experience. Volleyball team earns 12-3 record while setting specific goals

By Jazmin Estrella only wonder which game the play- Has the start of a new season very best we can.” been great on and off the court,” Sports Editor/Artistic Director ers are most fond of? altered the dynamic of the team? Along with winning games, said Ruales. “Best game for me would be the Here’s the scoop: what else do they appreciate? Both the team and players have Watch out, these girls are serv- game against Nonnewaug since “Our jv and varsity team has “The best thing about this specific goals moving forward. ing at the speed of light! (coach) Stango said I played the made so much improvement since volleyball season is the fans, the “For our jv team our goal is to The varsity volleyball team has most defensive player that night the beginning of the season,” said different people that show up to win the jv tournament. I feel very started the 2019 fall season on fire! as well as it was one of the best sophomore Janelle Djan. “At first support (like) the girls’ swim team, good about our chances,” Djan “Our record at the moment is 11- games to play. The highlight of the I thought it was going to be so dif- the soccer team, the football team, said. “We all want to win and are 2, if we keep striving we can make season would be winning against ferent compared to last year since and of course classmates and up- playing as hard and as tough as this the best season yet,” said Nonnewaug as that was one of the varsity lost a couple of their best perclassmen and the parents and we can. Another goal that our team Alejandra Ruales, a sophomore, toughest five sets we’ve had to players but the dynamic and the teachers too! Also the team bond- as a whole has is to go to the cham- and as of Oct. 21, their record was play and everything we did was mindset of our team has not ing is amazing, everyone has got- pionship. That would be so amaz- 12-3. on point,” said senior captain Tesi changed and we all want the same ten so close with each other this ing to see our team accomplished With so many wins, one can Tili. thing, which is to win and play the season that our chemistry has something as memorable as that.” October: perfect timing for Cross country seeks more runners By Jazmin Estrella sport of watching scary films Sports Editor/Artistic Director

By Kolbe Wright Running into changes. to score at meets since you need five to Correspondent COMMENTARY The cross country team is working score and not all seven runners participate around the clock to make the 2019 season each meet due to not being able to go, or Now that it’s October, lots of movie goers and 2000s kids feel a little nostalgic. their best, since the absence of some of last injuries,” said Capozzi. find it the perfect time to kick back and watch some spooky and scary Halloween movies. At number 6 is Friday The 13th (1980). Some year’s runners makes members try to work Despite these changes, most members of Students in video production teacher Ms. will argue this is more fitting for summer, but around these changes. the team have adapted. They still find a way Pisani’s third period class listed their top Octo- Jason (and his hockey mask) definitely makes “It definitely became different since we to make it work as well as something to look ber movie picks Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 and here his way onto TV with film showings in October. lost all of our seniors last year. We have forward to. were the results. Before getting into the rankings, some honorable mentions were Hocus Pocus, At number 5 is The Ring (2002). Based on a nine seniors this year too that are leaving. “Each meet there are things to look for- The Nightmare Before Christmas, Saw, The Japanese movie of the same theme, this flick is It’s hard convincing students to join the ward to. Although our team is small, they’re Shining, and Jaws. These five films were brought sure to leave you creeped out from the TV. team, but we need runners to join,” said good. Many of our runners (reach personal up several times although they didn’t to make it senior Christina Capozzi. records) each meet and it’s a wonderful thing to the top 10, but all are great movies and should Number 4, The Conjuring (2013), is based on definitely be given a watch. a true story from a case of ghost hunters Ed and With this lack of runners, meets become to watch those you’re building a family Picking from a list of 25 movies, these are Lorraine Warren, late residents of Connecticut. increasingly difficult. connection with better themselves as the results from students and staff: The Conjuring has been said to be one of the “We barely had any runners this season runners and people, especially the fresh- Number 10, Child’s Play (1988). Multiple only scary movies of this new generation. so the team is pretty small--it’s difficult to man,” said Capozzi. sources such as Screen Rant (an entertainment website), put this movie on their lists. The mur- Number 3, A Nightmare on Elm Street win meets because we don’t have more than The cross country team has upcoming derous doll named Chucky started a multi-film (1984). This movie created one of the most five runners to score points,” said senior meets, so demonstrate your school spirit franchise and even a remake and overall, seems iconic horror villains known to date, Freddy Amelis Evangelista. through attending one of their meets! to be a fan favorite. Kruger. After this movie you’re bound to have a “The season so far is not bad, but it is The next meet is scheduled for Tuesday, nightmare or two. Number 9, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre different. We have good runners that put Nov. 10 against Crosby and WCA, accord- (1974) . This movie was very critically At Number 2 is Scream (1996). Scream was down good times, however, there aren’t ing to stats.ciacsports.com, a site dedicated acclaimed for its time, and some would consider very well liked and it nearly won the number enough runners. We have about seven towards providing information about state it to be a classic, according to some reviews. one spot. Students said what makes it so good is guys and seven girls, which makes it hard high school sports. This slasher film is about a family of cannibals that it’s realistic and that’s what makes Ghost terrorizing a group of travelers. The movie also Face so fearful. created a franchise and its character Leather Face is even a playable character in the video Finally, at number 1, is Halloween (1978). Girls swimming, soccer highlights game Dead by Daylight. This is very much a fan favorite and by popular demand, took the first place spot by students. From the girls’ swim team: By Jazmin Estrella Number 8, IT (1990), This movie was so well Halloween is critically acclaimed and created “For me I think that there’s been a lot of improvement in the team. We started off with done, studies show that after its release, more of the most successful horror movie franchises. a low number of girls and now we have a pretty decent team,” said Joleen Once, a Its villain Michael Myers has become part of people began to fear clowns. In 2017 IT was sophomore. remade and in 2019 the sequel was released. pop culture; nearly everyone knows him. There are many aspects to why Halloween takes the From the boys’ soccer team: At number 7 is Halloween Town (1998), whose top spot. But you should watch and see for your- “Our win versus Wilby was a great game because we played very well and (it) shows a inclusion on this list is destined to make the 90s self. It’s worth the watch. lot of chemistry as a team,” said Kevin Demiraj, a junior.