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Thursday,ThePerspective May 23, 2019 Volume 131 Issue 6 Canton, MI the-perspective.org Fighting for a Healthy Mind: Yoga at the Park by Cora Wallen “In addition to trying to erase the Studenka explained their hopes for the event, “I’m hop- Editor-in-Chief stigma and raise awareness for ing this event gets people to start talking about it more, so it mental health, we are trying to make spreads the word more instead of people not really talking a direct impact here at our school,” about mental health or just talking to their closer friends. said Maddie Mustaine, Canton junior and one of the found- They’ll talk to more people and reach out and be more out- ers of a new organization at the Park, Warriors for a Healthy going about the subject in general.” Mind (WHM). WHM said they aim for this event to become an annual She was referring to the goals of the event that the group event with the goal of raising awareness, erasing stigma and has planned, Yoga in the Park, with all proceeds going to overall trying to make an impact on the school and the com- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and funding of munity. They started planning it as a personal project for zen rooms. The event took place May 18 at the Canton Varsity Congress and had the idea last year, but it became a goal and field from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. reality after they put it into action this year. The founders of WHM include Mustaine, Mo McDou- “There’s a lot of things, like Relay for Life for cancer and gall, Canton junior, and Katie Studenka, Plymouth junior, other things, but there wasn’t a lot for mental health, and all members of Congress, NHS, and are all passionate about that’s been a big thing recently in our opinions, and we’re all mental health. super passionate about it and believe that there should be At the event, there were therapy dogs, art activities, yoga more awareness for it. We just thought it would be a great way and guest speakers. Some of the guest speakers include Eric to incorporate something new, like the yoga, into another new Hipple, former NFL quarterback whose son committed cause, being mental health,” said McDougall. Warriors for Healthy Mind founders (Studenka, Wallen, suicide, Kacee Must, founder of Citizen Yoga, and Encore Time will show how and if this event continues to grow in Mustaine, McDougall) Smoothies. the coming years. Photo by Anna Gill ‘Crossing the Limits:’Julia Bhuiyan

by Emma Bali In Arteffects fourth annual Cape Town water crisis; by posting these works on Project competition, the LMC, social media, I have been able to spread awareness of News Editor also known as the Lowell world issues. Creating artwork that reflects my beliefs Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, has granted five has given my art a purpose and also has helped me students from around the country with cash prizes understand myself better.” totaling $15,500. The five students artwork acclaimed In addition, to give a deeper sense of what actions individuals, including Rosli Naf, who have made a creating art has led Bhuiyan to personally, she said dramatic impact in history. “Creating art has driven me to take action to address Julia Bhuiyan, Plymouth sophomore, came in significant problems and has helped me to gain a second place and was awarded the Senior Divison’s deeper understanding of the world around us.” $2,500 prize. In her piece for the competition, “Cross- Clearly shown in her artwork, Bhuiyan is able to ing the Limits,” Bhuiyan created a portrait of Rosli stimulate various emotions in the viewer and is able Naf using newspaper clippings and watercolor and to convey certain messages using her unique style of acrylic paint. Due to the fact that Naf was a Red Cross trying to gain a better understanding of the world nurse who saved several Jewish children during the herself and interpreting the world not only culturally, Holocaust, Bhuiyan decided to use newspaper articles but historically with her astonishing creativity. about the Holocaust, Red Cross and children affected Back to the Arteffect Project, it is an opportunity by World War II. for students around the globe to share their unique “Although she was a true hero, Naf was not rec- and creative interpretations of acclaimed heroic indi- ognized for her efforts, and I therefore created this viduals throughout history and it obliges students to artwork to share her story.” said Bhuiyan. take a minute and think critically about telling a story Regarding Bhuiyan’s artwork outside of the compe- and the meaning behind it. In addition, the project tition, Bhuiyan said her main reason behind creating aspires to make a positive impact in communities as artwork is to demonstrate her views of the world. students are encouraged to share their work. Relating to this reason, Bhuiyan said “In the past months, I have made artwork regarding radical femi- “Crossing the Limits” nism, endangered elephants, climate change, and the Photo credit: Julia Bhuiyan Red for Ed: Teachers Speak Out by Isabelle Fessler Recently, health insurance costs Kathy Meyers and Jennifer Bennett. Laing shared her financial Opinion Editor have increased dramatically for all struggle regarding her chemotherapy costs and the fact that she employees across the Plymouth- has to work an extra six hours a week to afford to pay her bills. Canton school district. According to Dawn Schaller, Employee Meyers, who has been a teacher for 33 years, said, “Our Benefits Coordinator, this is because the State of Michigan set plates are full. We work tremendous hours, and we do not get a hard cap on what school districts are allowed to contribute to paid.” their employees health insurance costs. Each year, the hard cap Bennett provided facts and figures regarding how the cost increases, but for the 2019-2020 school year it only increased by of living has increased while teacher salaries have not and she 1.9% and the cost of insurance for all plans went up by 12.9%. If begged the board to lobby on behalf of the district to allow the district chooses to pay more than the limit, it would lose its the district to pay for their health insurance. “Taking inflation state funding. into account, in order for a starting teacher today to be able to There are six choices in plans ranging in cost from $360.75 afford what I could afford in ‘05, their salary would need to be a year for a single person to $12,384.97 for a family. The more $51,540.66. That’s a difference of almost eleven grand.” She con- expensive plans offer more coverage. The less expensive plans tinued on to say, “While we fully understand there are statutory require more out of pocket payments if there is a need to use it. rules from the Snyder era regarding the cap that districts can If someone gets the first plan but doesn’t end up needing to use contribute to our health care, we ask our district to lobby the it all, they’re out $12,000. If someone gets the second but ends legislature for changes.” up having a medical emergency, they could end up spending The teachers all wore red in support of education, commonly more money than the first plan would have cost anyway. called “Red for Ed” and concluded their statements with “Sup- On May 14, many teachers spoke at the Board of Education ported teachers equal successful students” in a show of unity meeting to ask for pay raises in order to offset the increased and willingness to stand up for what they believe in. Bennett delivering her statement at the May 14 Board cost of living and insurance. Multiple teachers spoke out, shar- meeting ing their stories. Among those who spoke were Sharon Laing, Shared with permission from Jennifer Bennett Index News.....A1-A3 Opinion.....A4-A5 Sports.....B1 Features.....B2-B3 Entertainment.....B4-B5 The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org A2 News P-CEP Robotics Wins States, Sixth at Worlds by Logan Swarthout This month build season we met every day except Sun- spread the world about the program, by because when you put effort into it you Staff Writer the P-CEP robot- day because we had to work really hard to the end of summer and the start of the end up with a phenomenal end result and ics team ended complete the robot in time. By the end of next year we start the process again.” can say that you were a part of the result another season, bringing home their first build season we have a functioning robot, If you are looking to join a club or activ- that got us this far.” state title. It is the 3rd season in a row that which leads us into competition season. ity next year, Esselink has said, “we are an “Even if you don’t know what you’re they’ve made it to world championships. We usually have two qualifiers but this all inclusive team, and anyone can join. doing, give it a try,” Plymouth Senior Ian Xander Esselink explains how Robotics year we had three, if we do well enough we There are lots of different roles on the team Huff said, “at first I didn’t know what I functions, “we have four seasons of work... make it to states, and if we do well at states that vary quite a bit.” wanted to do. But I thought the robotics There’s pre-season, where we teach rookies we go to worlds, where we compete against Salem Senior Nolan Manor said, “I like team might offer a chance to learn things how to do what we do. Then, build season, other teams. After competition season we robotics because when we get the oppor- that I wouldn’t get elsewhere.” where we get the new challenge for the have the off season, which gives us time tunity to work with our friends of chal- year and six weeks to make the robot. For to relax on the robot building front as we lenging problems, it’s incredibly rewarding A Breakthrough for ADHD by Lauren Martin Attention deficit hyperactivity treat ADHD. However, according to KSL.com, treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Staff Writer disorder, also known as ADHD, “[The] FDA approves the first medical device to treat are key problems to look out for.” is defined by Dictionary.com as ADHD in children,” this device, “delivers a low-level The Monarch eTNS was tested and showed posi- “A condition, usually in children, characterized by electrical pulse to the parts of the brain responsible tive results. The “Cnt” in an article “The First FDA- inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.” Ac- for ADHD symptoms.” This device is designed for Approved Device To Treat ADHD, Explained” says, cording to The A.D.D. 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The ADHD Institute explains the impact cranial nerve, providing electrical stimulation to the that the children who used the real device over the on employment in an article, “ADHD can have a front of the brain. four-week trial period exhibited a greater reduction significant social impact on patients’ lives, disrupt- This device, called the Monarch eTNS system, in their symptoms than the children who used the ing education, employment, finances, family life provides children with ADHD an alternative to placebo. and relationships,” by stating, “If they do manage to medications. The “Child Mind Institute” in an ar- This new treatment is not yet available in the Unit- secure an interview, the decision whether to disclose ticle “Side Effects of ADHD Medication” explains, ed States, nor has a release date been announced. their ADHD status may compromise the applica- “decreased appetite, delayed growth, headaches and However, as a treatment for depression and epilepsy, tion, because employers may have negative percep- stomachaches, rebound (irritability when the medi- the Monarch eTNS is available in Canada, Australia tions of ADHD.” cation wears off), tics, moodiness, and irritability are and Europe. 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The school is huge and I acknowledged for my hard work. people that make the largest how cliche it sounds or how thought about me that I stuck to a good grade point average and never would have thought I’d be She made school something I impact on your life and my high many times you’ve heard it, this what was comfortable instead of SAT score will get you a lot better able to find my place in the crowd. could look forward to instead of school experience would have been never ending part in your life what would’ve made me happy. scholarships than taking a few The path was filled with people dread and continued to be my terrible without my little support will be over before you know One of the biggest tips I have hard classes. I didn’t know. Although I didn’t French teacher every year of my system I’ve built throughout the it. I remember seniors telling for getting through high school An important thing to believe in myself, there were a few high school career, eventually years. Find the people that matter me as an underclassman how and life in general is to take remember is don’t be afraid to people that unexpectedly believed coaching me through a tough year and stick with them. fast high school goes by and I chances. It’s better to regret a ask teachers for help. The worst in me. of AP French. The one thing I wish I knew laughed, because when you’re an choice and grow from it, than thing someone can say is no. For My mom encouraged me to The Perspective is a family I going into high school is that it’s underclassman every day feels always wonder “what if.” example, if you have a 89% in a join a club, so I applied to 88.1 unexpectedly found my senior okay to be your own person. I like a Wednesday. I promise When it comes to picking class, ask your teacher a month or The Park and that’s when my life year of high school. I took an was so wrapped up with fitting in though, when you are a senior classes, I’ve learned that taking more in advance what you can do changed. I found new friends and introductory journalism class that I lost sight of who I actually with only weeks left of school, classes related to my field of study to bring it up. Most teachers want was pushed out of my comfort my junior year and found that am. No one cares about what you you too will be talking about how helps to keep school interesting. to help and will give you some zone, that involved public I was relatively good at writing, wear, who you talk to, what kind of fast it went by. Also, pick at least one easy kind of extra credit assignment speaking. Suddenly, the faces so advanced journalism was makeup you’re wearing or whether As a freshman, I was a very class to leave time for friends or a retake on an old one. Going on the path looked a little more the logical next step. Instead you want to go to a sports game. shy follower. I did what people and family. In high school, it is to them in advance will show the familiar and I had a few people of a regular writing class, I With over 6,000 students, you’ll wanted me to instead of what I obviously important to get good teacher that you care about your that would wave or throw me a found a circle of diverse people find people that accept you the way wanted and because of it I got grades. It is also important to grade and they will normally be smile every so often. that worked together to create you are, which is more important pushed around a lot. As the grow as a person and enjoy the glad to help. My French teacher showed something really awesome every than putting on a mask every day years went on I learned to be my last few years of being a kid. As Overall, high school isn’t all me commitment and love for month. Yes, it’s a newspaper. Yes, and facing the world as a liar. own person, causing friends to a student, being buried under that bad. Even if right now it feels language. Kathy Rokakis was sometimes you hear backlash from not like the new me. If I could books and homework will not like a never ending Wednesday, my French teacher my freshman your articles. No, I don’t regret a go back and change anything I help you achieve the growth just wait. It goes by in a blink. year and made sure that I was thing. would take more chances. I was needed like real life experiences Zach Cameron Antonelli Leaving High Lindsay Staff Writer Editor-in-Chief I never thought that I’d ever write one of these, What would I say to 15-year-old me? I’d tell but with less than a month left at this odd and mind School with a New her that high school is change and to take every bending facility I call high school, I need to give moment you can and live it because you never my two cents. Overall, my experiences through the know what will happen next. Don’t be afraid of last four years have destroyed my faith and hope what might, could, should happen and go after completely, while also shaping who I am and what I what want. Adult-ing isn’t as scary as you might stand for. High school is grueling, and anyone who Perspective think and independence is exciting. says that it was a breeze for them is a liar. What I can In high school I learned that life is best spent give you is advice on how to survive and succeed. in times of joy and wherever joy resides in what Other than the cliche, tacky advice everyone tells you. should be pursued. I found joy in cups of coffee, (Do all your homework, don’t do drugs, study, ect.) and talking and connecting with other people, and I will instead suggest that you find people you click Sache Krishnaraj working hard to achieve my goals. I learned how to with in every class. It helps you so much when you Paper Design Editor have empathy and truly care for others, and how to actually have someone to rely on as a friend, for those As my senior year comes toll on my GPA, I went from a school, friends, and hobbies. plan out little goals to have success. tough times and those times you forgot to do your to an end, I realize now how 4.0 student to a low 3.0 student. I’ve made a lot of progress on High school is such a transition and I hope that homework. much I’ll miss it. At the start While I knew I had to fix this, my project cars, while finishing everyone reading this takes away a couple of things: Always bring headphones. If you’re anything of freshman year, I was a shy, I didn’t care enough to be my school work as well. Now That high school is supposed to be a transition like me and generally don’t enjoy people, always have awkward, young boy who didn’t proactive about it. that there is just over a week and tough. Change is inevitable, but if you let headphones to drown out the world. If you have a have many friends. Coming Come junior year, and I of school left, the workload is yourself grow from change and have a positive passion for something, pursue that as well as your from a charter school, Canton learned how to balance school going down and I’m able to mindset (genuinely thinking that it will get better grades. Whether it be art, music, sports or business, Charter Academy, most of my and fun. I was able to maintain enjoy the nice weather. and here’s how I get there) you will be okay. have something to go home to that makes you happy. friends joined the IB program a much higher GPA, while at the One thing I failed to mention Life seems scary and post high school seems For me, that passion is music. I taught myself how here at P-CEP. I opted for the same time having lots of fun, was Plymouth Boys Tennis. In horrifying, but in reality it seems scary because to play guitar and piano, as well as use digital audio regular school program, as it let and making even more friends. freshman year, I was slow, unfit, you don’t know what will happen. I wish I learned workstations (DAW) to make beats and record my me have more control over my One of my passions, which and found it hard to play tennis. earlier that fear is normal, but fear of the future is instruments and voice. Everyday after school for four class choices. has been so for as long as I This past year, I was voted one pointless because if you believe in yourself then you years I have practiced, wrote and recorded music Freshman year was the same remember, is cars. By not taking of the team captains, and it was know you will be okay. Believe in yourself, children! for a total eight bands and a currently running solo usual day to day thing for me. IB, I was able to take various an amazing and fun experience Let yourself grow and develop and feel. Let project. Doing this has kept me sane and reduced my I’d go to class, go home, do my classes such as Engineering I’ll never forget. I’m looking yourself feel emotions. If you live your life ignoring stress and anxiety about school dramatically. homework, and go to sleep, CAD, Auto Service, and Auto forward to going to Michigan your emotions you’ll live a life that had no essence. All in all though, I’m glad I’ve made it this every day! Sophomore year was Paint. Through these classes as State University and seeing what I firmly believe life means to grow and feel, as well far. It’s been hard, but I wouldn’t be the person I am a lot different, due to having well, I’ve been able to make a else I can learn and partake in, as seizing your opportunities and chances. Let today if it weren’t for my experiences and struggles. different classes in different diverse group of friends. Now. and will never forget my time at yourself dictate who you are and let your actions You can’t have light without dark, and you can’t schools, I was able to reconnect as a senior, I’ve been having P-CEP. speak for you. Let yourself take action in what you have good without a bit of the bad involved. There is with my friends, and make new the best time of my life. I’ve love and just do it. Good luck! always something better on the horizon. ones too. However, this had a been able to manage Owen Miller SportsMadeline Editor Justice Staff Writer With class sizes of 35 people Go to a football game, have fun my junior year to realize that I The greatest part of high own, specifically without However it is very valuable to or more, a graduating class of at homecoming, just experience could do anything I wanted and school was getting a car; and college. It wasn’t until a couple learn time management, and 1,500 and a total population of different things because once high it wouldn’t be a big deal. I started being more independent; and months into senior year, when the best way is gaining the over 6,000 students, P-CEP can school is over, the chance you looking into degrees and careers getting to choose my classes graduating was getting closer responsibility that comes with be an intimidating place. Students have to make mistakes becomes that interested me and that helped and my friends. The bad parts and closer, that I realized work. often find that their first year at slimmer and slimmer. me discover my passions. In my of high school were when college wouldn’t be so bad. Another thing I noticed P-CEP can be a hard transition for High school has given me my senior year I learned how to stand things got stressful or you I now wish that I applied with myself and getting older, multiple reasons. I think that the best memories and some of my up for myself. I finally became failed a class even when you myself through my grades a emotions get more intense, for best advice I could give is to stop closest friends. These past four my own person and started to tell tried. But looking back on little more, but I know that a better or for worse. I found stressing about every little thing. years have been filled with exciting people how they made me feel. I my years at the Park, the best, younger me wouldn’t listen to myself doing completely Throughout high school, students adventures and experiences that may have lost friends because of and worst part of high school reason. irrational because I had gotten stress out about anything and I never thought were going to it, but I realized that if they didn’t was seeing how the decisions Many of us find our first so down or angry and didn’t everything. The world will feel like happen. I believe that with the care about me and my feelings the you made in these four years jobs in high school, which is know how to deal with how I it is crumbling down around you chance to make mistakes I would same way I did for them, then they shaped you into the person very exciting. I started working felt. Take things calmly. You and then a few weeks later you have never become the person I never really were my friends. you are. when I was 15 at Mathnasium. may find yourself trying new won’t even remember what made am today. I could say that I don’t As I leave high school and move Treat high school like a Getting a job was great, it things that are so much fun, you so upset in the first place. I have any regrets, but just like onto college, the main thing that coin flip. Do well in classes allowed me to have some you want to do them all the think that instead of stressing over everyone else, I do. got me through was knowing that and apply yourself, either be money, and start making time. Be careful, this is your a test or project, students should The biggest thing I regret is things get better with time. They successful or die of stress at 30 decisions for myself on what I dumb teenage brain thinking, take the opportunity to make not fully being myself throughout just do. Everything will work out full of student debt and regret. wanted to buy. I recommend and unfortunately, it isn’t that mistakes. all four years. I followed what in one way or another. Throughout high school, everyone to do some sort smart. Moderation is key, High school offers people a rare others did and let people walk I was against the idea of of work, even if it’s just for but most of all, check in with opportunity to make mistakes and all over me because it was easier going to college completely. the summer. The obvious yourself and your thoughts to not have life ending consequences that way. My siblings went into Everyone and everything was arguments against getting a job see which are truly you. They because of them. You can join a professions in health after high encouraging me to go, but I would be not having enough will become your personality! club, end up hating it and all you school, so I assumed that is what wanted to be an entrepreneur time to hang out with friends, have to do stop going to the club. I had to do too. It took me until and start something on my play sports, or schoolwork.

friends, and it was great to see so many familiar faces in the huge of the best decisions I made. Diya Banerjee school that is the Park. Getting involved with anything is a big While high school didn’t go exactly as I planned it, many of the Features Editor reccomendation from most seniors. I can attest to this as well. experiences I had were vital to who I am today. Whether you’re Whether you participate in a sport, band or a club, anything that navigating what classes to take, or who to be friends with, put There is one thing that I’ve always remembered throughout high helps you get involved with other people will be extremely beneficial. thought into your decisions. These decisions affect you for the next school. My favorite middle school teacher once said, “High school An important part of my high school experience was not only four years. Although I did make some wrong decisions (overly is the only place you enter as a child and leave as an adult.” While wondering how I can be a part of the community, but also how I can advanced classes, stressing over nothing, etc.) some of them have I heard this at 14 years old, I never really processed it. I entered bring the community together. One club that has particularly helped taught me to leap even when I’m afraid to fall, to not irrationally P-CEP excited, but not really sure what to make of high school. I me in this goal was HOSA (Health Occupation Students Association stress myself out (still working on that), and most of all to appreciate was definitely naive, as most of us were, and learned many lessons of America). Through HOSA, my group members and I started our the great parts of yourself that come with mistakes. through the people I met and experiences I had. nonprofit organization, Finding Light. We have focused on raising Embrace the change that becoming older brings; you’ll enjoy One thing I was extremely grateful for at the start of my freshman awareness on prevalent issues in teen’s lives such as depression yourself more. year was the swim team. I have been a competitive swimmer since and substance abuse. The events we do to raise money for research I was seven, and it was amazing to be around a new group of girls have been extremely rewarding not only for fundraising, but also that I got along with quickly. They have become some of my closest emotionally. Finding Light has taught me so many skills, and is one News The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org A4 Conspiracy Theories

Perspective staff members explore some of the most common conspiracy theories. Everybody has an FBI Agent The Truth Behind the Mandela Effect by Cameron Lindsay and Owen Miller so easily. by Amanda Mancuso The Mandela phenomenon brought my attention to the Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer With such an egregious invasion of privacy Staff Writer Effect is a con- original question, “What color is Pikachu’s you would think the public would be out- Everybody has an FBI Agent and here’s spiracy theory tail?” It is obviously not some magic outside raged. The public’s response? Memes. People named after Nelson Mandela who was a civil force that changed his tail color to yellow, why: Have you ever talked about something treat this threatening situation like a joke. One with your friends and suddenly there’s an ad rights activist in South Africa. The conspiracy but the question itself that did the tricking; tweet from @lilyzella reads: arose in 2013 when Mandela passed away. His it was designed to make me think the end of for something related to it on your phone? me, peeling tape off webcam: hey guys whats Well, people are listening to what you say death brought confusion, as individuals re- Pikachu’s tail is a different color. The tips of apoptosis mean? called that they watched his funeral on TV in Pikachu’s ears are actually black, which is also through your phone. The FBI does this as little FBI voice within my computer: pro- well, but they are listening for key words that the 1980s. Thus, the Mandela Effect was born. why I was tricked to believe that his tail was grammed cell death. The phenomenon can be defined as a collec- too. The Mandela Effect is proven to be fake, insinuate violence. Further into this con- me: thanks roger. tell the family happy holidays spiracy people believe that the FBI has paid off tion of individuals incorrectly remembering as the confusion of Pikachu’s true tail color roger, the FBI man: will do. please get more a fact or an event. But the truth is, there is no was only the fault of my brain. apple and snapchat to get your facial structure sleep through facial recognition technology, as such thing as the “Mandela Effect”; it is only The memory of a person can easily be This tweet received 214 thousand likes. your brain that is playing tricks on you. manipulated by multiple factors such as well as fingerprinting through the fingerprint Ridiculous. A tweet from @joshwillhall reads: unlock button on your phone. This way the While scrolling through Instagram, I came emotions, knowledge and mental state. Ac- My boyfriend: *leaves the room* upon a thread of “conspiracy” posts. There cording to healthline.com, “Human memory government has your face, your fingerprints, The FBI agent in my webcam: No I totally see and your voice. What else would they need? was a question on the first image of the thread is notoriously unreliable, especially when it what you mean. that stated, “What color is the end of Pika- comes to details.” This means that the human Your height? Age? All of this can be found on Me: right? He’s weird today. How’s your hus- social media platforms like snapchat which chu’s tail?” Immediately, I thought, “The end memory inevitably faulty. The Mandela Effect band? of his tail is black, everyone knows this.” The is a perfect example of human memory being has your birthday programmed into it - by FBI agent: he wants us to open our marriage you. For your height, the photos you take next picture in the thread was labeled as the manipulated to remember a series of events Me: that’s rough janet. “incorrect” picture of Pikachu, with a black or details incorrectly. People are collectively of your surroundings can give a very good Is such silly content really respecting the estimate to your height. They do all of this to stripe at his tail, and then a “correct” picture, failing to remember events correctly, which is seriously dark problem we face? It’s up to you where Pikachu’s tail was yellow. In disbelief, resulting in a large misunderstanding. keep an accurate profile on you, so if they ever to decide for yourself. Laughter is often the need you identified, or eliminated, they can do I googled an image of Pikachu. Sure enough, best medicine, but using humor to mask the Pikachu’s tail was yellow. I decided to test my problem is a serious sign of friend. I asked them the same question and an upcoming tragedy. Correction: In the April 30 edition, the picture of the they responded just like I did, they claimed Plymouth Congress was misidentified; photo credit that Pikachu’s tail was black. Once I told should be listed as Elena Girolamo them the truth, they were in disbelief and Googled the image themselves. Pikachu’s tail The Illuminati MAILING ADDRESS by Cameron Lindsay and Owen Miller Plymouth High School Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer 8400 North Beck Road the world to create a ‘New World Order.’ Canton, MI 48187 Is our government run by lizard people? Aliens? A secret According to numerous sources like the History Channel, society? Through hours of videos and stacks of evidence, many The Illuminati came into being on May 1, 1776 as the Order EDITORS-IN-CHIEF people believe our government and our society are both run by of the Illuminati. It was started in Germany as a secret society, The Illuminati. Fiona Hughes, Cameron Lindsay, Cora Wallen just five men who opposed the Roman Catholic Church’s power There are many celebrities that have had many videos and / over science and philosophy. One year later, the group was MANAGING NEWS EDITOR or subtle imagery of eyes, triangles and clocks; all of which are disbanded by German government and many of its members Emma Bali symbols of the illuminati. Some of these celebrities are Beyonce, were killed. the Kardashians, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. The most well People believe in this because of the eye and the pyramid OPINION EDITOR known is Beyonce who is considered the ‘queen/leader’ of and the illuminati symbol is on our dollar bill showing that the Isabelle Fessler the illuminati. However, this all being speculation, the idea government is taken over by illuminati subscribers, dating all is that the goal of the illuminati is to manipulate and control the way back to 1776. Mysteriously, whenever something big BUSINESS MANAGER everything in society. The use of celebrities is as a distraction happens in celebrity news, there are major political decisions Kealani Tapp from what is going on in the world. The use of government being put through. Is this a coincidence? No. It’s far too power is to create and regulate rules for the benefit of the group. common for it to be that simple. It is instead a classic tactic for MANAGING FEATURES EDITOR The ultimate goal of the illuminati is unknown, however, many major change passing subliminally, by fixating the public’s eye Diya Banerjee people believe it is to have complete control over all citizens in on stardom.

MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR Maddie Justice CIAssasins: John F. Kennedy MANAGING PAPER DESIGN EDITOR by Zachary Antonelli Staff Writer The JFK assasination kill the president. Sache Krishnaraj of 1962 was a tragic, era- We will never know what Lee Harvey Oswald’s reason was or COPY EDITORS defining event in history. For such a heinous crime on such a what relation he had to the CIA, as he was suspiciously assas- Olivia Blackburn, Lillian Keehn, national scale, it’s a bit odd that there is very little information sinated himself by a local nightclub owner named Jack Ruby that has been released surrounding it. The story the govern- outside of the Dallas police station after the attack. For me, this Amanda Mancuso ment is sticking to is that there was a lone shooter, Lee Harvey adds fuel to the fire that something fishy was going on. Oswald, who killed the president and injured two others in the What could be a reason the CIA would commit one of the MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR car, but I refuse to believe that because I’m stubborn and don’t most public assassinations in history? You don’t have to look Jordyn Audi trust the government. far to find out. If you look at the political landscape at the time, CIRCULATION & PROMOTION MANAGER I believe that the CIA had a major part in orchestrating the it was the beginning of a lot of change to come. The civil rights Jordyn Audi and Isabelle Fessler death of the president, and that Oswald was not alone. movement was blossoming and it didn’t help that President First off, the gun Oswald was using would not be able to Kennedy was supportive of the movement and had met with MANAGING ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR shoot three bullets in the time it took in the assassination, as multiple leaders of the time. This most likely scared the white Brett Caldwell Kennedy was shot in the neck then the head and a passenger middle and upper class as well as the government against in the car got hit as well. This would suggest at least one more Kennedy in some regard. It’s not that crazy to suggest the CIA STAFF WRITERS shooter if not multiple. It is also important to bring up Os- would kill Kennedy as at that point in time, they had already Jaden Anochiam, Zachary Antonelli, Jordyn Audi, Emma Bali, wald’s service in the Marines and contact with government tried to kill Fidel Castro many times to no avail, what’s really Diya Banerjee, Olivia Blackburn, Brett Caldwell, Isabelle Fessler, agencies. These facts point to the conclusion of a conspiracy to going to stop them from attempting Kennedy next? Fiona Hughes, Madeline Justice, Lillian Keehn, Sache Krishnaraj, Cameron Lindsay, Amanda Mancuso, Lauren Martin, Owen Miller, Jeremy Pascarella, Jasmine Pearson, Logan Swarthout, Kealani Tapp, Cora Wallen The Fear & Loathing Behind Nixon’s Drug War ADVISOR by Zachary Antonelli We all should have learned most likely his way to stick it to them. It really wouldn’t matter Amanda Davies Staff Writer about who President Nixon was if you believed me either, as Nixon’s Domestic Policy Chief John at this point in our high school Ehrlichman already came forward confirming these suspicions Have a question? Want to advertise? education. The corrupt, power in the following quote. Contact us: [email protected] hungry crook that took the faith and hope of a whole era in “The Nixon campaign in 1968, and the Nixon White House American history by the throat and crushed it with his bare after that, had two enemies: the antiwar left and black people, Mission Statement: The goal of the P-CEP Perspective is to hands. This president has left a very dark stain in the history you understand what I’m saying? We knew we couldn’t make it inform readers regarding issues and events that affect them. The books. Most of us know of Nixon’s evil only by the Watergate illegal to be either against the war or black, but by getting the Perspective is a limited purpose public forum, allowing students Scandal and the investigation that followed it, ending with public to associate the hippies with marijuana and blacks with to express their ideas and opinions to their readers, and they Nixon resigning to escape the consequences of his actions. But heroin. And then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt have the right to determine content. We retain full free speech to me, the most despicable thing he’s ever done lies in his decla- those communities,” Ehrlichman said. “We could arrest their protections.We encourage readers to voice opinions by writing ration of war, against drugs. leaders. Raid their homes, break up their meetings, and vilify letters to the editor. We reserve the right to edit letters for grammar, style, length and content as deemed necessary. You’re probably wondering how this tops the rest of the cor- them night after night on the evening news. Did we know we ruption that Nixon is infamous for. Well, I personally believe were lying about the drugs? Of course we did.”- Nixon’s former Corrections: We will make every attempt to publish corrections in the issue following publication of erroneous materials. that the only reason he structured the drug laws in the way he Domestic Policy Chief John Ehrlichman. Corrections will include but are not limited to misidentified did was an attempt to silence or “rid of” political opponents. What is truly tragic about the matter does not lie in the rea- individuals in photographs and errors of fact. Please report Isn’t it a bit odd that he made drugs such as marijuana and LSD son for the drug war, but the 50 plus years following this act of errors to the staff via e-mail at the following address and write the “worst of the worst” drugs at a time when the hippies (not a paranoid, shell of a man we called our president. Due to these “correction” in the subject line: [email protected]. too favorable about Nixon), were at large and known for using racist and totalitarian laws, we have created a country of mass these substances? I believe he would do this as a result of a incarceration, race profiling, growing addiction & overdose decades worth of failed political campaigns and trying to hold rates with little scientific research on these compounds. You can on to any and every opportunity to keep any sliver of power. arrest an addict all you want, but unless you give them the right He had an especially strong distaste for liberals and this was treatment then nothing is going to change. The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org A5 Opinion Should Students be Allowed to Listen to Music During Tests? Yes No

by Jordyn Audi In P-CEP, they studied. by Fiona Hughes Some students may to classical piano, while another claims that Social Media Manager it is required Music is also considered a way of helping Editor-in-Chief argue that listening hardcore rap is more their style. How do you to put all with memory. According to the Science-of- to music while regulate this? A teacher could argue that they electronics People, doctors use music as a method to they do homework could play music over the speakers of their and headphones away before taking any sort help bring back memories to patients with or take tests relaxes them and helps them computer so they have control of what the of quiz or exam. This rule is set to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The University of Kansas focus. P-CEP currently bans cell phones and students are listening to, but some students students of having the opportunity to cheat Medical center conducted an experiment other devices during testing, as they should. may not feel focused listening to the song the and receiving scores they don’t deserve. Some with 70 healthy Alzheimers patients with Students won’t be able to listen to music teacher picks. If the teacher allows students students can argue that music helps them cognitive tests. The tests were based on scores while they take the SAT and AP tests, so to choose their own music, that would mean focus more and would want to have their from patients with or without a musical why encourage them to listen to music while they must bring in their own device that devices out for music purposes only. background. The results came clear that taking tests in class? Allowing students to plays music along with earbuds. This option The Park is currently trying to find ways the patients that had a musical background create an unrealistic work environment will brings up another issue: how does a teacher to reduce stress; little do they know the best performed greater scores than the patients hurt them in the long run. make sure that the students aren’t cheating by way for relief is one of the biggest restrictions who didn’t. They also discovered, “If stroke Whether you like it or not, standardized listening to a recording of their notes? for the students. From The University of patients listened to music for a couple hours test scores cover a large portion of a college’s I find music extremely distracting while Maryland Medical Center, studies found that, a day, their verbal memory and focused choice on enrolling new students. If a teacher I do hard homework or if I’m taking a “Music is an effective stress reducer in both attention recovered better and they had a gives in and allows students to listen to music test. Personally, I wouldn’t be able to focus healthy individuals and people with heart more positive mood than patients who did while they take tests because it helps them with Ariana Grande blasting from my seat problems.” Releasing stress could also possibly not listen to anything or who listened to “focus,” that will eventually hurt the student neighbor’s earbuds at full volume. be a way to help raise test scores. audiobooks.” These results show that music in the long run when they lean on music to Allowing students to listen to music When someone is nervous, they can’t think helps with an individual’s memory. If that’s help them focus. Electronic devices aren’t while taking tests is a terrible idea. It creates straight and tend to mess up on things; for the case then this shouldn’t be a restriction in allowed in standardized testing rooms, so an unrealistic work environment and is example, improperly reading a test question schools. students may feel prepared in class, but when detrimental to the students in the future. could be caused by this stress. The idea of Music should be allowed for students to it comes to a test that affects your chances of students having test anxiety follows with the listen to during a test or exam as long as getting into college, the students might fail. opinions of national standardized testing. they don’t abuse the privilege. If the district Another issue with students listening to Some people believe National standardized already assumes that students are going to do music during tests is the fact that not every exams like the SAT and ACT scores don’t fully the wrong thing, then what’s the difference of person feels focused listening to the same determine a person’s intelligence due to results believing students are automatically going to music. One student may feel calmer listening of test anxiety. Test anxiety can also force an be scholars? individual to lose focus and forget the things Trends Making a Come Back In 2019 by Olivia Blackburn and Cameron Lindsay Fashion always comes back like a they will probably have all of those Nike Air Max 90s. Dr. Martens, white bad penny. Some eras worth noting items in stock. The 70’s is in and chunky or flat Filas and multi-colored for having major fashion innova- personally I’m wearing it proudly! Adidas striped shoes are also making tions are the 70’s and 90’s.This year all If you are looking for a 70’s inspired a strong wave into style. Lately, I’ve different era’s have came back in full look try out a cropped shirt and plaid seen plenty of outfits such as denim force, but we will touch on the two plants with thick heeled boots. You on denim, big or form-fitting overalls, we’ve seen the most. could even wear floral prints with a a bunch of plaid; skirts, jackets, shirts Have you recently seen someone headband and a cute pair of shorts and just plaid everything! Another get bangs or thought about getting and you would fit right into the 70’s. trend I’ve even been doing lately is bangs yourself? The shaggy bangs This era of style was so freeing and layering shirts; if I have a crop-top look is coming back with well-known fun with adventurous colors, patterns and want to spice it up, I’ll throw a youtubers, like Alex Centomo and and outfits. Personally, I love the cute tank over it to make it look like celebrities trying out this style for way the clothing expresses a sense of I tried in the morning. Plenty of girls themselves. Where did it come from? adventure, being carefree and “wild started to put colorful clips, especially The 70’s. I think one major thing that child” side, which is fitting for sum- butterfly clips and barrettes, into sparked this wave of 70’s fashion in mer quickly approaching. their hair, reminding me of the young 2019 is from the release of the movie Now, moving forward into the 90’s. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen twins Photo of: Hope DuBose wearing her denim Mamma Mia which had jumpsuits, Nautical-striped t-shirts and sweat- in the 90’s. These are some colorful, on denim outfit. plaid, bootlegged jeans, thick heeled ers are making an appearance into bright and fun styles you can see this Photo By: Aliza Akhter boots, turtle necks and floral prints. If store’s stock. There’s also big bulky summer or maybe even try them out you look at any big league store now, shoes, such as Nike Air Force 1’s and yourself! Battle of the Phones iOS Android by Sachetan Krishnaraj of devices. By owning a Macbook, by Jaden Anochiam I have matter what brand you have of Android, all of Design Editor iMac, or similar Apple device, using Staff Writer experience them have the same charger import. Samsung an iPhone along with it is the easiest with both iOS phones and LG phones can use the same charger. From iPhone OS 1.1, the iOS option. Additionally, people using and Android. Apple’s Lightning connector works on all mobile operating system has come a long iPhones have the ability to use For me, It all depends on the iOS and Android Apple devices purchased after 2012. If your Apple phones that I’ve had. I believe that Android device is older than that, its charger won’t work on way. With the release of the original FaceTime and iMessage with other rules over iOS. for many specific reasons. The your newer device. The new Lightning connector iPhone in June of 2007, the operating iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac users. A Android phones that I have had have been the won’t work on devices other than Apple without system was a hit. With the new big reason for me, personally, about and innovative home screen and Samsung Galaxy S phones, and they’ve met all of a Lightning to Micro USB adapter. Android, having an iPhone and texting others my smartphone needs. This goes for music, social meanwhile, already uses the standardised and application experience, it was easy with iPhones is being able to see blue media, and free games that normally cost money. ubiquitous Micro USB connection for its chargers. to use and ahead of its time. The message bubbles. Green message For Samsung and other Android phones, there With the exception of the new Samsung Galaxy operating system (OS) was later bubbles indicate the person you are are many ways to download free music online. phones, there are more Android brands that use modified in Sept. with the release texting is on a non-iOS device, which There’s no way to get free music without paying a the same charger. of the original iPod Touch. The OS is frustrating when using iMessage monthly fee from iOS products. This allows you Google Play, the app store for Android devices, originally included apps such as specific features like Animoji and to keep a little more cash in your pocket every is more user-friendly. According to Glance.com, Safari (internet browser), YouTube, iMessage games. iOS has proven to month. Depending on the site that you get your both the Apple App Store and Android’s Google SMS texting, weather, maps and be a safer system when it comes to music from, you can get the music virus free. Play offer over one million downloadable apps. many more. A large selling point malware and viruses, as Android There are also virus free websites where you can However, the App Store has restrictions, such as for many was the ability to store is more open and less protected. get free games that usually cost money at the a mandatory iTunes interface and a requirement several songs on the device and listen For those looking for more Google Play store. This also allows you to save that downloaded movies be played on Apple whenever wanted. As the operating customization, and open-source money on your favorite games. devices. Android’s Google Play, on the other system progressed, Apple renamed software, Android may be the better Another reason why Android trumps iOS is hand, uses a more open web interface for app it iOS, which stands for iPhone option. However, for those looking because when it comes to Android devices, you downloads and offers movies that are playable on operating system, as it remains for a better connected software, have more of a variety. There’s only one type any device with a web browser. I’m not stating today. Another big reason for that’s more user friendly, safe, and of phone for Apple: the iPhone. Android has a that iOS has nothing to offer, but I feel that staying hooked to Apple’s operating common, iOS is the way to go. plethora of phone brands including Samsung, Android has a lot more to bring to the table. system is its interconnected system LG, Google Pixel, ZTE, OnePlus and many more brands. 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Marquette Winston, Canton Senior Olivia Schafer, Plymouth Senior Photo By Michael Vasilnek Panida Khuansanguan, Salem Senior Photo Courtsey of Focal Point Photo Courtsey of Focal Point by Lilli Keehn Salem Girls this season was the friendships. are enjoying ourselves.” Winston also explained Grace Iacopelli, Plymouth junior, spoke Staff Writer Varsity Tennis has “I got to know some underclassmen that why she loves the game of tennis: “I love that ten- about the leadership on the team this year: “We had a rough start I wouldn’t have otherwise gotten to know which nis is individual and you learn how to think and have great leadership on the team and everyone to their season is really cool,” she said. play for yourself.” Special shoutouts and key play- has stepped up to coach the big Junior Varsity so far, but they are continuing to work and Sheahan ended by telling who some of ers on the team were said to be the three captains: team as we had 63 people total.” improve their game. “As a team we’re not doing the team’s key players were, including, Pandia Marquette Winston, Chelsea Comar (senior) and As for the key leaders on the team this too great, but we’re hoping to finish strong at the Khuansanguan, Aria Mason, Katie Collins, Sam Ishani Vaishnav (junior). year, Stults wanted to shoutout Jessica Braun tournament [coming up.]” said Salem senior, Selewski, Sarayu Dandamudi, Fizza Ahmed and As for Plymouth Girls Varsity Tennis, (senior), Allie Zhang (junior) and Grace Iacopelli Caitlin Sheahan. The team came in first place at Lizzy Lu. their season is turning out better than expected. (junior). their most recent meet that had others schools Canton Girls Varsity Tennis has also Alayna Stults, Plymouth senior, said that her Along with leaders stepping up, Plym- including Canton, Hartland, Howell, Fordson, been having a rough time in their season. Mar- personal season is going well. outh Girls Varsity Tennis has made it to States Belleville, Wayne Memorial and John Glenn. quette Winston, Canton senior and varsity cap- “My partner and I have played some of this year for the first time in school history. Sheahan said that something that stuck out to her tain, said, “We are having a rough time, but we our best,” Stults said. Girls Track Strikes Again for a Record Season by Diya Banerjee As the have our events but we are all one team improvement, saying, “The team has Features Editor school year - we are all one Salem rock. And that is grown closer and become more tight- comes to a something will be apart of me forever.” knit and supportive than last year and close, P- Plymouth’s track team has also been years prior, and that has really helped CEP’s girls track teams are approach- making impressive strides. They have the team grow overall. We’ve also ing their last meets of the season. The won against Canton for the tenth year gained some talented underclassmen Salem track team has had an impressive in a row as well as beaten Novi, a for- that have been a great addition to the record this year, only losing one dual midable team. Plymouth has also won team this year.” meet to Brighton. The team is also city second at the Shake off the Rust Invi- Canton senior Raveena Gill speaks champions. Cameron Lindsay, captain tational. Plymouth track also has their on the Canton track team’s closeness of Salem says, “The Salem girls track Regional and State meet coming up, saying, “ I think the biggest win of all team has really grown through our after the last chance Larry Steeb Meet was that we actually bonded as a team bond as a team. We come to practice of Champions. Plymouth senior captain and were able to support each other no everyday to make each other laugh, Cora Wallen expressed her appreciation matter how cold or rainy the weather smile and work hard. If we win, we do for the team saying, “While the running was.” She included that there are many it together, if we lose we do it together and competing is obviously the focus of talented freshmen that have joined the and I think that’s what made us stron- the sport, I think my favorite memories team and have created positive change ger from last year.” The team proves to of this season always go back to the in the team. Canton track is also look- be a formidable force and will be partic- team, whether that be singing songs ing forward to participating in Region- ipating in the Region and State meets. loudly on buses home from meets, als as well as the JV City meet. Lindsay also said, “Track is an individu- or bonding through tough workouts, Good luck to all of the track teams as Autumn Smith Sprinting to the Finish Line al team sport, but the best part of track or simply just the support that the they end their season. Photo Courtesy by Focal Point undoubtedly is the team portion. We all team gives out.” Wallen also talks on Strong Seasons “Fore” Park Golf Teams by Cora Wallen As spring rolled was 171-178, with top scorers for the team be- “We started off strong with a couple second team has their eyes set on States for their ninth Editor-In-Chief around, spring ing Josh German (37), Cole Moyer (42), Gar- place finishes and a win at the KLAA Pre- year in a row. sports came into rett Christie (45) and Nick Barrett (47). season Tournament. We are undefeated in When reaching out to the Canton team, full swing, and that Karan Singh, senior on the team, said, “[Our matches and just preparing for regionals and no response was provided, however they have included the Park’s boys golf teams. With Kens- season] started off really strong but scores have states” said Ian Smith, junior. been playing at tournaments like the Orange ington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) slightly fell off in the last couple matches .” Justin Lauer, senior, agreed, “Our season has Theory Tournament led by golfers freshman Post-season tournament and states around Despite this, according to Singh, the team’s been going well, we still haven’t quite peaked Alex Mei and senior Alex Heyde. the corner, the golf teams have built up strong goal is to get a couple people to regionals and yet though, which is alright because we want to As the golf season comes to a close for all seasons to back them up for a solid finish. states. do that around regionals.” three teams at the Park, we will see how their The Salem team has a record of 2-3 for this Plymouth has had an impressively strong According to Smith and Lauer, some of the season ends. season, and boasts wins against Canton and season with a record of 5-0. Some of their big- key golfers this season have been Justin Lauer Brighton, also placing well at the Fortress gest wins were a match against Hartland on (senior), Ian Smith (junior), Josh Wein (ju- tournament. May 14, and a win at the KLAA Pre-Season nior), and Brayden Niemic (freshman). For their win against Canton, the final score Tournament back in April. With the end of the season in mind, the Plymouth Softball Knocks it out of the Park by Olivia Blackburn sity season, “Haley Gagnon, Arielle season are Riley Canfield, freshman Ad- Staff Writer Bartholomew, Kiersten Metz, Elissa dison Colainne and juniors Julia Mcgre- Simmons, Morgan Horning and Alexis agor and Katlyn Dushary.” As spring sports are in the middle of D’Alexander.” This season for Plymouth softball their seasons, girls varsity softball in all Zoi Rakovitis, junior on Plymouth has been a great one, all team members three schools have been working hard for varsity explains the team’s accomplish- work together to get plays done in the their upcoming games this season. Haley ments this season. “ Some accomplish- field, especially with all of the new team Gagnon Plymouth senior captain de- ments are our wins against Salem and members this year the bond between scribes the team’s hopes for this season, “ a win again Canton and also our win the Plymouth Wildcat girls softball has We hope to get the 5peat for districts and against Livonia Stevenson which was grown so much over this season. Both continue to keep competing and playing their first loss!” teams work their hardest to win the to our fullest potential.” Plymouth JV is now 9-5 , with their rest of their games until the end of May, Plymouth Varsity is now 7-3, their rivals including Hartland, Howell and maybe even the start of June for varsity. rivals for this season include Canton, Brighton. Abby Vasilnek, sophomore Photo by Michael Howell and Hartland. Gagnon describes Plymouth JV Softball celebrating a win on Plymouth Jv explains the teams key Vasilnek some of the key players for this var- players this season, “ Our key players this News The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org B2 Features Teacher of the Month: Zaynab Salman by Zachary Antonelli Zaynab Salman has been a The story of her first teaching position is truly unlike any Staff Writer staple of Canton High School’s other I’ve ever heard. Fresh out of a teaching degree from second floor since 2010. Her University of Michigan Dearborn, she flew halfway across the method of teaching while con- world. She accepted a position to teach at an American cur- necting with students has made her one of my favorite teachers riculum school in Kuwait where she stayed for two years. She I’ve ever had, and my last issue writing for the Perspective, it said that this experience “gave her a solid footing” when it came seemed right to reconnect and talk with her about her career. to teaching and the challenges and culture shocks that come Salman comes from a family of teachers, and she knew from from going across the world were beneficial to her growth as a young age that she wanted to follow suit. What really inspired an educator. “Each individual experience has made me who I her to educate were her teachers that left an impact on her life am today.” In 2010, she moved back to the United States and as a whole. became the teacher we know and love today. “I remember having a teacher who really cared about his “I have grown exponentially at P-CEP.” She said, “I am so students, and made an effort to connect with us. I still talk to happy to have amazing coworkers who mentored me through him to this day and I think he taught me how to be more than all these years and I am so fortunate to work with such great a teacher.” and impressive students everyday!” Salman uses the concept of connectivity and the concept of Zaynab Salman has been nothing but a joy to have as a meeting every student to guide her teaching style. “By connect- teacher and I can’t to see what she does in the future. ing with these kids, they believe they can accomplish what they set their mind to and that way of giving to others is one of my Photo of Zaynab Salman favorite parts of the job.” Photo courtesy of Focal Point Humans of P-CEP: Cassie Holowicki

by Fiona Hughes Canton to gain that experience as I am going into too thin. All prints are different in their Editor-in-Chief senior, visual arts for a living.” own little ways and that’s what makes them Cassie Ho- Compared to a better known medium individualized and special.” lowicki re- like colored pencils, linoleum uses a dif- While many traditional forms of art cre- alized she had a love for an unconventional ferent process to complete a piece. First, a ate a piece only to be admired, not touched, medium of art near the end of her junior design is created and a light table is used Holowicki takes the phrase, “Don’t touch year. A mixed class of advanced and regular to reverse the image on the back of the the art,” and flips it right on its head. drawing and sketching gave Holowicki sheet of paper. The reversed image is then “I absolutely love the idea of people an option to work with linoleum prints, pressed onto the linoleum and traced. Dif- interacting with art so I try to create prints which drew her interest. After meddling ferent sized tools carve out everything not where people can do just that. At the mo- with the medium junior year, she joined traced. ment I have two prints that people can the advanced class senior year and began “I can take anywhere from ten minutes interact with,” Holowicki said. Users can fill working with screen printing, murals, and to an hour or more to carve depending in a skull’s speech bubble or the name of a even painted on window blinds along with on the size and complexity of the piece,” cassette tape. “I would really like to create linoleum. Holowicki said. more interactive pieces in the future but at Holowicki hasn’t let her artistic talent The printing process takes a different the moment, those are the only ones.” The stay in the shadows. She recently started a sort of tool to complete. Specific printmak- skull and cassette tape are now available in small print company with her sister called ing ink is rolled onto a sheet of plexiglass sticker form. Holowicked Prints. until it turns to a velvet texture. A roller Holowicked Prints launched a new “[My sister] has done screen printing for is used to roll the ink onto the linoleum, Instagram page, @holowickedprints. An a while and taught me how to do it. I taught where the linoleum is pressed onto a piece online store currently isn’t available, but her how to make linoleum prints,” Holo- of paper or vice versa depending on the Holowicki is accepting inquiries and com- wicki explained. “I decided to sell my work size. missions through the platform’s direct mes- because I was running a show called the Holowicki explained how the process saging system. Holowicki’s process of creat- PARC Arts to bring more notice to local creates unique pieces. “Printmaking can ing a piece can be found at her personal art Cassie Holowicki at PARC visual artists and give them experience in often be messed up from sections not being Instagram page, @holowokeart. Photo by Maddie Turrill selling their work. I personally also wanted pressed correctly or ink being blotchy or “Check Please!” by Lilli Keehn A blind date: some- additions to the Park Players Theatre Company. A piece Staff Writer thing that seems so of advice he gave to anyone who is thinking about audi- innocent and fun, but tioning for a show was, “Don’t let the nerves get the best turns out to be a terrible yet hilarious situation. of you! Even if you don’t get in [the show] don’t stop “Check Please” and “Check Please Take 2” follow auditioning!” two main characters, Guy (played by Brendan Kied- Salem senior, Amber Mero, worked co-props for the rowski) and Girl (played by Julianna Wendzel), on their play. She had nothing but love to share about theatre crazy adventures of meeting larger than life people and stating, “It’s such an accepting and welcoming commu- searching the shallow dating pool. From dates with nity of really nice people. It’s helped me through some foot-reading psychics, oblivious over-romantics and of the darkest points in my life.” Theatre has been a pirates-yes, pirates- this show has something for every- home for Mero since the 6th grade. one. “Check Please” and “Check Please Take 2” were The cast and crew of “Check Please” and “Check brought to the DuBois Little Theatre stage Apr. 26 and Please Take 2” wrapped up the show on Saturday, 27 and May 3 and 4. The show was directed by Shannon March 4. This was also the end of the 2018-2019 season McNutt and ran for about an hour and a half, including for Park Players. Shows for the upcoming 2019-2020 a brief 15 minute intermission. season are yet to be announced. Wendzel, senior at Audrey Hall, a Canton sophomore, played roles Salem, shares that she wishes for people to continue including the old lady and the psychic. She said her to audition for the shows at P-CEP. She states, “There favorite part of the show was the people, “Everyone has is a place for everyone...and it truly is an amazing and been so kind and [they] have been a huge help to me.” rewarding experience.” Will Jones and Julianna Wendzel acting out a scene Brendan Kiedrowski, Salem junior, has been par- ticipating in theatre for six years. He said his favorite Photo by Dalton Barthold part about the show was getting to meet so many new The IASA Show Goes Off Without a Hitch by Kealani Tapp The Indian American Student As- defeat Plankton. There was even a brief moment where they danced to Business Manager sociation hosted the P-CEP IASA show the “High School Musical” song “We’re All in This Together.” It was very April 26. The show started with the entertaining and a great way to celebrate seniors. United States national anthem sung by The new board members of IASA were announced after the South Abhi Keshamouni, Plymouth sophomore. Sanskruti Patel, Plymouth ju- Indian dance. The show concluded following several more amazing nior, followed shortly after with the Indian national anthem. The crowd dances. To close out the show, members competed in a dance battle. As sang along in harmony. expected, the IASA show was incredible. Next, members of IASA emerged from backstage in various, beauti- Shivani Upadhyay, Plymouth senior, has been a member of IASA her ful outfits. The girls were in sarees, ghagra cholis and salwar kameezes entire high school career. “Throughout these past 4 years, IASA has not and the boys wore kurtas. Groups of two or three met in the center of only taught me qualities about dance, but has led me to meet so many the stage and did a little dance move. new people,” said Upadhyay, “I have learned how to express my culture After the fashion show, members of IASA’s board announced that through dancing and through meeting others that enjoy this club as the proceeds from the show would be donated to Vista Maria, a char- much as I do. I hope that IASA goes on the be even more successful and ity dedicated to supporting at-risk youth. Finding Light, a non-profit that not only Indian people are welcome, but that everyone is welcome.” organization focused on raising awareness on mental health and addic- tion, held a Magic Minute. The crowd had one minute to fill jars with as much spare change as they could find. During the minute, $260.97 was raised for To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit focused on helping people who struggle with depression, self-injury, addiction and suicidal ideation. Before each dance, a video played introducing each performer with a picture. The first dance was Bollywood, a style of dance often seen in Indian cinema. There were both male and female dancers with beautiful black and gold outfits. After Bollywood, All Girls Bhangra began. The dancers were separated into pairs, each with a certain color outfit. There were vibrant reds, greens, purples and yellows. The fast-paced music IASA’s seniors taking a picture before their last dance. and cool lighting effects really set the dance apart. The seniors of IASA performed together in the dance dubbed the Photo by Shehroze Razzaq Senior Fusion. All the dancers wore white long-sleeves with different IASA’s Raas group after performing. Nickelodeon cartoon characters on them. The dance was the biggest Photo by Krisanu Bandyopadhyay “Nickelodeon crossover” ever. In the dance, the characters united to The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org B3 Features

Going Back to Middle School: Pioneer by Madeline Justice Current seniors at P-CEP went passion for books. Sports Editor to five different middle schools; After Kendall and I talked to Mrs. Hondorp, we stopped by Mr. Kaye’s East, West, Discovery, Central and room, who is a seventh grade English teacher. He was excited to see us Pioneer. I attended Pioneer Middle come back and visit him. His way of teaching always made students feel School, home of the Panthers. My three years there were filled with every comfortable to share their opinions without being judged. He connected emotion imaginable, accompanied by good and bad memories. Once I his lessons with famous music and artists which made it easier to com- entered high school, I grew up, but never forgot my time at Pioneer. prehend and it also made me look forward to his class during the school Going back to visit my old middle school right before I gradu- day. ate was a strange experience. Walking through the halls I felt like a giant, Finally, we stopped by our choir teachers room: Mrs. Lawrence. For like everything had shrunk. Kendall Paz, Salem senior, was with me and all three years at Pioneer, Kendall and I had choir with Mrs. Lawrence said, “It was weird looking at my old lockers and classrooms, it felt like I and to us she made our years in middle school more bearable. She treat- was sucked into the past.” ed us less like children and more like people and always let us pick songs The weirdest part about being back in my old stomping grounds was that we wanted to sing. Seeing her still teaching there and be happy for seeing how much had changed. I had a picture in my head of what the us to visit her made my day. We talked about what had been going on school looked like and it had never occured to me that things might since we had moved onto high school, who we are still friends with and have changed after four years. There were new updates made to the who we’re not, what we clubs and sports we joined and what our plans gym and hallways. It seemed like it wasn’t even Pioneer anymore. I had were for after high school. forgotten that the teachers didn’t put their names on the outside of their As I depart from high school, reflecting back on my time at Pioneer classrooms, so searching for certain teachers became a difficult task; was a good reminder of everything I had been through in past few years. especially since some teachers had moved rooms or weren’t teaching It also reminded me that I should always be thankful for the teachers I there anymore. I was shocked to find my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. have had in my years of schooling. So many of them have helped shape Hondorp, had moved up to teaching eighth grade English. She was so me into the person I am today and I am forever grateful for that. excited to see me and my friend and catch up. Mrs.Hondorp had been a big influence on me, even at such a young age. She always pushed me to The Pioneer logo keep writing and without her I would have never had continued with my Logo courtesy of PCCS Going Back to Middle School: Discovery by Kealani Tapp Three years have passed since I left Ms. Jeffress had the best stories and humor. The whole class would race Business Manager Discovery Middle School for the last to answer questions for candy, each of us waving our hands in the air, time in bus number 36. Driving up to hoping to be picked. Ms. Jeffress said, “It’s crazy how much work seventh the school in my own car as a junior graders will do for a jolly rancher.” in high school was an odd shift. It is strange how fast the three years went After catching up with Ms. Jeffress, I walked through the wing look- by as I near the end of my high school career. I left middle school scared ing around to see if anything had been changed. I passed my old locker and uneasy about becoming a high school student, and now I couldn’t and laughed; years had passed since I had used a combination lock, and imagine going back. Discovery looked the same as they had when I last I couldn’t remember if it was two or three turns to the right. The walls of saw them, but my presence was different. I left as a student and returned the wing were decorated with student projects. Each student had a space as a visitor. to share their work. That was one thing that changed in high school, with After I was buzzed into the building, I went into the office. The vice over 6,000 other classmates, individuals are lost in the sea. principal was making the end-of-the-day announcements over the loud- Most teachers had run out of the school right at 2:58 p.m., and I speaker and Terry Sawchuk, the principal, wrapped them up with his couldn’t blame them, it was a Friday after all. Lucky enough for me, Der- signature “Go Eagles!” Fairy-lights were strung along the ceiling and lit ek Ayers was still in his classroom. Mr. Ayers was my sixth grade social up the room. The light was softer and the mood was calmer than it had studies teacher. It was his first year teaching at Discovery, after transfer- been before, but everything else was the same as it was. The visitor sheet ring from Hamtramack School District. I felt really lucky to have gotten and attendance bin were on the counter right in front and the desks were such an incredible teacher. Mr. Ayers always made class fun, which is arranged the same way. quite the feat considering it was first hour. I made my way to the seventh grade wing. The kids were peeking their Although I am now a Plymouth Wildcat, I will never forget the les- heads out of the classrooms eager for the dismal bell to ring. I squeezed sons I learned as a Discovery Eagle. Nor will I forget the fantastic teach- past a group of students as I entered room 711, Virginia Jeffress’ room, ers I had, who made my middle school experience worth revisiting. Virginia Jeffress and Kealani Tapp at eighth grade or as I know her, Ms. Jeffress. Ms. Jeffress was my social studies teacher graduation in seventh and eighth grade. My favorite class was social studies because Photo by Melissa Tapp

Water Wars is Decadent and Depraved by Zach Antonelli Espionage, covert plans, guerrilla war- a minute later, two very familiar cars pulled up in front of the house. So Staff Writer fare and super soakers. These are what I much for weightlifting, right? saw when I spent my Good Friday staking The plan was that I would dress as one of the members (let’s call him out houses in my car so nobody would rec- Member #1) and walk out and get the other team disqualified for shooting ognize a four person water wars team planning their attack in the backseat. a civilian. So there we are, I was in oversized clothes, my eyes itched for I am not in Water Wars, I’m a war correspondent. some reason, my friend was crouched behind a truck 500 feet down the It all started at 12:30 p.m. that day. I picked up my friend, and then road, we had shooters on the roof and we were ready to end this. And… went back to my house to deal arms. 400 water balloons, six super soak- nothing. Nobody came out of their car. The other team wouldn’t bite. The ers, four water pistols and a 2x4 styrofoam box full of water in the backseat two cars left not much later. later, we were on our way to pick up the team. The next stage started with Time for plan B, we drove to the guy I’m dressed as’ house with Mem- picking up the team in my unassuming SUV and even more collections ber #2 and baited them again through the snitch. On the way to the house, of artillery. Once everything we needed was in the car, I was given a list of I put two and two together since my eyes were swelling shut at this point. addresses to go to. We got to the first one and tension was high. The team Thought process went as follows: identified that the target was home. Next address, as I pulled down the “My eyes are swollen.” street, we saw the next target driving in the opposite direction as us, four Member #2: “Well, are you allergic to anything?” heads immediately ducked down to avoid detection. The rest of the list “Cats, really bad, but I don’t thin- oh god (Member #1) has cats, I’m went by smoothly. wearing his clothes! Pull over!” We knew where every member of the opposing team was and now Needless to say we aborted that mission pretty quick. The rest was Photo of Daniel Wang and Leah Kahler after was the time to devise a plan. We used a snake (more commonly known just watching the outside of the house for cars. As the day wore on, I was battle. as snitch) to our advantage to bait the other team to our turf. My friends spared from witnessing the pure carnage that is water wars. Reporting texted her that every team member was at her house and asked where the from my bedroom, this is Zach Antonelli with the Perspective. Photo taken by Sachetan Krishnaraj guys were. We already knew they were home but this was simply to test the whistleblower. She lied and said the other team was at the gym. Not even

School’s Out: What’s Next? by Fiona Hughes May 1 marks the day many high school se- of Michigan Dearborn campus, Canton senior Enea Pupa will study engineer- Editor-in-Chief niors declare their plans for their future, known ing in the fall alongside Vy Nguyen, Plymouth student. Nguyen wants to major around the nation as Decision day. P-CEP’s in computer science. Go Blue! seniors gathered on Canton’s Varsity football field While many P-CEP students chose to stay within Michigan for college, some to take their class photo and show their future school pride. Students were able decided to look a little further across the state lines. Canton senior, Lilian Lucas to take pictures with other students planning to attend the same University. The plans to attend the University of Illinois and major in geophysics. Plymouth Air Force, Marines and Army were present for students planning to join the senior, Maire Sullivan plans to attend Trine University in Indiana. On the east military. This year’s Decision Day had party games for seniors to participate in coast, Salem student Emma Strieter plans to attend the University of South like cornhole and offered party food including popcorn, skittles and ice cream. Carolina to study biology and Spanish. Sam Badger, Canton senior, will also be While Decision Day was full of fun and games, some students took the time heading south to major in political science at University of Alabama. On the to explain their secondary education plans. Canton student, Audrey West plans other side of the United States, Raleigh Nolan, Canton senior, has committed to to attend Central Michigan University to major in special education. Alongside Western Washington University. The University of Windsor is gaining Plym- her, Plymouth student, Sam Vertin plans to study broadcasting and media. Fire outh senior Madison McCann, who decided to attend a college in a completely up Chips! different country. Decision day saw many students sporting green and white as their school Some students are straying from the average path. Plymouth senior, Josh Bell colors. Karan Singh, Salem senior will attend Michigan State University this fall chose to join the Navy for gas turbine engineering. Salem senior Kendall Paz is with a plan to major in computer science. Plymouth student, John Olson was planning to be an esthetician and study at Aveda Cosmetology School in Ann decked out in his school’s colors, and plans to double major in environmental Arbor and Salem senior Sabrina Dundas wants to head down a similarly artistic management and economics at MSU. path of film at the College for Creative Studies. University of Michigan Ann Arbor will gain Plymouth senior, Hannah Agar No matter what P-CEP’s seniors decide to do after high school, their experi- and Salem seniors Amelia Joss and Bridget Nelson. Agar is going into Univer- ence at the Park will follow them forever! sity of Michigan undeclared. Joss plans to take a gap year in Guatemala before Photo of Audrey West, Canton Senior studying public health and Nelson plans to major in biology. At the University Photo taken by Fiona Hughes News The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org B4 Entertainment

I Love You 3000: A Final Farewell To The Avengers by Fiona Hughes, Jaden Ano- ready to find out how they ended the by IMAX by showing more than 20% protect Bucky Barnes, his childhood amazing with three hours of epic plots chiam, Cora Wallen and Logan greatest cinematic saga of our genera- more screen and enhanced sound ef- best friend who was brainwashed by and plot twists. You will feel all emo- Swarthout tion. fects. I watched this film in IMAX and it Hydra for years while Steve was frozen tions while watching this film, as it ties “Avengers: Endgame” had one of made me love the movie even more. in ice. Somehow, I find it hard to believe up many characters’ stories from the Staff Writers the best shots in any movie I’ve seen. Although “Avengers: Endgame” was that Steve would travel back in time MCU with spots of humor thrown in “Avengers: Endgame” is the product The shot was the culmination of human a fantastic movie, there were a few plot and live a happy life with Peggy Carter between the heartbreak. of a decade-long saga, a masterfully wo- spirit standing against impossible odds. points that seemed confusing and un- completely ignoring the fact that Bucky ven string of stories that exists to create Captain America stood alone, facing explained. One that stuck out to me was was on a murderous rampage for nearly one larger universe. With the curtains Thanos and his ever-expanding army, the fact that Gamora from the past was 70 years. It seemed very out of character drawn on the story of the Avengers, the shot zooming out to show the stark able to come to the future, assumingly for him, even if I enjoyed how his story the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) (pun intended) contrast between the to become the plot of the third Guard- ended. fans finally have a sense of finality and lone avenger and the invading forces. ians of the Galaxy movie. Gamora was In all, “Avengers: Endgame” was a closure. In this epic box office shattering We know Captian would have faced the sacrificed the same way as Natasha was perfect conclusion to eleven years of conclusion of 11 years of crime fighting opposition alone too, until a rush of for the soul stone, yet the Avengers said Marvel movies. Everyone that I know sensation, the Avengers that remained nostalgia and hope comes in, with the there was a way to bring her back. If an cried or teared up during this film. assembled attempt to undo the horrible phrase, “On your left.” This part of the old version of Gamora can exist in their We got to see all of our favorite heroes damage that was wrought by Thanos in film had every Marvel fan take in a col- timeline, why can’t Natasha? battle it out together one last time. “Avengers: Infinity War.” lective gasp. All of the lost heroes came I also noticed that Steve Rogers Over the years, we’ve been able to see When the familiar fanfare of the back to their reality to finish Thanos off seemed extremely out of character at the Marvel superhero population grow Avengers played and the words “Aveng- once and for all. the end of the movie. At first, I was from just six heroes to dozens from all ers: Endgame” appeared on the screen, This film used IMAX cameras, so it’s happy that he finally had his dance with around the world. I love how “Avengers: that was the only time I remember get- best to see this film in an IMAX movie Peggy Carter, but then I thought back Endgame” uses some new and original ting chills at a movie theater that wasn’t theater. The sounds and shots used in to the other movies he was featured music scores to enhance the intensity of because of the cold. I was excited and the film were designed to be enhanced in. Captian fought tooth and nail to the film. The storyline for this film was Emerging Artists Take on Fame

by Emma Bali 24 year old Alec on Spotify in less than a year. he looks up to anyone who is willing to put them- News Editor Benjamin is the talent Drawing inspiration from artists such as Emi- selves out there through their art. behind the Hot 100 nem and Paul Simon, Benjamin, who describes Alexander’s supporters have always been his Billboard Hit you may himself as a “narrator,” has the natural ability to parents, they have encouraged him since day one have heard: “Let Me Down Slowly” featuring Ales- convey emotion through his music. to follow his dreams and they come to as many of sia Cara. The Phoenix-born Los-Angeles-based The self-made star has clearly come a long way, his shows as possible. songwriter came across huge success at the age of as he is scheduled to perform at the Mo Pop Festi- Speaking of support, his message to artists 18 when he landed a major label deal. Unfortu- val this summer and is wrapping up his very own entering the music industry is the following: “My Photo by David Maxwell Zanvil Cohn nately, the day after Benjamin turned in his first tour, Outrunning Karma, with opener Alexander wish for is that they follow their dreams and aren’t Photo of Alec Benjamin album, his label was dropped. Although he was 23. influenced by naysayers or other outside influ- back to square one, it didn’t stop the determined Speaking of Alexander 23, this young artist and ences!” and resilient artist. Benjamin started out again by his music is also emerging to the music industry. Like Alec Benjamin, Alexander 23 is becoming carrying out his own plan to tour in Europe by Alexander has officially released two songs: “Dirty more and more noticed and he is extremely grate- singing in parking lots to fans outside concerts of AF’s” and “When I Die.” Despite this successful ful for the opportunity as Benjamin’s opener. Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan. By performing, turn in his career, it wasn’t easy for Alexander to Regarding the opportunity as opener, Alexan- Benjamin was able to bring more awareness and get to where he is today. der said, “The Alec opportunity was such a bless- attention to his music. His biggest hurdles towards success include ing and amazing experience. We were fortunate Following the tour in Europe, a co-write on self doubt and trusting his ability to chase after his to share some mutual friends and team members Jon Bellion’s “New York Soul (Part II)” led to an dreams. Once he started trusting himself, every- who connected us. Fortunately, he was a fan and opportunity as the opener during Bellion’s tour. thing started to fall into its place. took a chance on me. I’m forever grateful.” During this tour, Benjamin continued his parking Alexander has been playing music since he was In addition, connecting to touring, Alexander lot performances and uploaded an abundance of eight years old, as his dad composed music and said, “My favorite part of touring is getting the his music to his YouTube channel, racking up 150 Alexander looks up to him. When Alexander got chance to meet so many amazing people. I love thousand subscribers in just six months. Benjamin older, he began to realize that writing songs is his being on stage and I love seeing the country, but has also toured with popular artists, including way of coping and dealing with the world which making those connections can’t be beat!” Photo by David Maxwell Zanvil Cohn Hoodie Allen and Karizma. He has had remark- helps him realize he wants to write songs for a Using these emerging artists as an example, Photo of Alexander 23 able success with hits like his 2017 track “I Built a living. Alexander uses artists in many different your dreams can become reality if you never give Friend” which reached almost 4 million streams mediums besides just music as an inspiration, and up. Lucifer Returns A Movie True to its Name

by Fiona Hughes Following the devil dumb jokes thrown in throughout the episodes, by Madeline Justice Ted Bundy has viewer is forced to believe that maybe just maybe Editor-in-Chief and his life in Los An- Netflix seemed to have a problem with the ba- Sports Editor been a hot topic in Ted Bundy never killed anyone and was innocent geles, “Lucifer” tells the sic idea of, “show, don’t tell.” The characters had our society since like he said throughout his many days in court. story of his run-in with to speak every single emotion they were feeling he was convicted of The movie is seen not through the prosecutors the L.A. Police Department and his partner, Detec- instead of showing it through actions. Netflix really multiple murders in 1978. In the 70s and 80s the eyes, but the eyes of Ted Bundy’s first girlfriend tive Chloe Decker. Lucifer and Chloe go around dropped the ball with that aspect of the show and it public came to know Ted Bundy and all his quirks, Elizabeth Kloepfer, played by Lily Collins. Kloep- the city solving murders and other crimes. Lucifer became slightly distracting every time a character but some still questioned whether he truly com- fer, like the rest of the public, was never quite sure is the owner of a popular nightclub called Lux and needed to talk out their feelings for five minutes mitted those horrendous crimes since Ted had a if Bundy was behind all the of the murders. The could easily be classified as a walking disaster with straight. way of persuading people. movie shows her struggles of coming to the truth good intentions. Overall, “Lucifer” season four was a success. In the new Netflix movie “Extremely Wicked that her boyfriend, who helped raise her daughter, After airing season three of “Lucifer,” Fox There should have been more episodes to spread Shockingly Evil and Vile,” Zac Efron took on the might be a serial killer. With the movie set in her decided to cancel the show. The outcry of fans out the content, but the bones of the season were intimidating role of Ted Bundy. He was appre- perspective it gives the viewers a sense of what it spurred Netflix to take “Lucifer” into its own good and it was enjoyable to watch. We’ll just have hensive about the role because it was so different felt like to be apart of this tragic event at the time hands and mold it into yet another season. Season to wait and see if Netflix wants to bring it back for from any character he has ever played before. it was happening. four of “Lucifer” was released May 8 with ten new a fifth season! Efron brought a sense of likeableness to Bundy. He “Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile” episodes. played the serial killer, not as a crazy psychopath, precisely details Bundy as a person. He was an Netflix has definitely taken its own spin on the but as a person who no one would believe actually extremely intelligent person who thought he could show, making it a little more corny and raunchy. committed over 30 possible murders. Throughout talk himself out of anything and almost did. By the Many Netflix shows seem to be predictable and the movie, besides the last ten minutes, you never end of the film you think that no one is possibly basic, and while “Lucifer” was a step up from the see the actor kill anyone or commit any crimes that wicked, the evil and that vile could exist, but normally terrible Netflix originals, it should still besides running a stop sign, because of this the he did. be classified as a guilty pleasure. Season four of “Lucifer” sucked me back into the story following season three’s cliffhanger (no spoilers!) and easily kept the show rolling. Comparing the show on Fox to the show on Netflix, “Lucifer” hasn’t changed too drastically. Fox seemed iffy on adding in suggestive content, but Netflix has no issue throwing in raunchy scenes. Other than that, the characters have stayed the same except for Chloe being super dry the first few episodes. While I absolutely loved the corny humor and Flipping the Script

by Fiona Hughes “Animal pointing out his injustices against the starting with an elephant who was that has been changed by the conglom- Editor-in-Chief Court” is environment. chained and forced into labor from the erate oil company and highlights their based on a Set in an African jungle, “Animal oil company and a polar bear whose tragic stories. ceremony from Court” follows a group of animals that family drowned due to melting ice in the “Animal Court” is a harsh slap of real- the Babema tribe of South Africa. When call a human out on his misdeeds. The arctic. United Oil was present at both ity to the reader. While some of the ani- someone is accused of a crime, the vil- man is named Prince Khari Folami, sites, yet the court finds that there is mal’s stories are gruesome and sad, they lage takes the accused and stands around the CEO of United Oil. He orders for no evidence pointing directly to Prince tell a difficult truth of what’s happening them in a circle and says every good United Oil to drill in the Arctic and for Khari for committing the crimes himself. this very day. At first, the book seems thing the person has done in their life. forests to be cut down to clear the way An expert rabbit is brought in to talk silly to bring in talking animals as if it’s a In the modern fable, “Animal Court,” for equipment. The wildlife affected by about global warming and its effects on fairytale. After reading, you realize this the book twists the tale and sees flora Prince Khari’s actions gather together to the environment, followed by a ma- is no fairytale, but a difficult pill to swal- and fauna from around the world in a bring the man to justice. hogany tree in the Amazon rainforest. low. If animals could speak our language, makeshift jungle courtroom with a man, Many different animals step forward, “Animal Court” continues to bring in life would we like what they had to say? The Perspective - May 23, 2019 the-perspective.org B5 Entertainment Class Reviews: Perspective Staff Evaluate Courses Advanced Composition AP Gov. and Orchestra by Amanda Mancuso and you were also allowed to essay assignments were about by Isabelle Fessler intricacies of something that of belonging that you can’t find Staff Writer talk to classmates about the a personal experience and the Opinion Editor affects you everyday. Ms. Bennett easily anywhere else. You don’t quiz. The quizzes were not too meaning of our name. These is one of the most engaging teach- even have to especially enjoy AP Government and Politics Advanced Composition is a challenging and they persisted papers were fun for me because ers I’ve ever had and even if you playing an instrument, I didn’t. with Ms. Bennett was an amaz- writing course that is designed for around half of the semes- I was given the opportunity to have no interest in government, I just loved the community and ingly engaging class with a fast to strengthen the participant’s ter. After the grammar unit, I write a story about an intrigu- her passion will help you love the feeling that my contribution paced curriculum that challenged writing ability and prepare felt more confident about my ing event and I also got to learn the class. If you haven’t taken the actually mattered. Mrs. Depentu my world view and taught me so them for college. There are writing ability. I also felt more more about my name when I class because you’ve been stressed has been teaching the class for much about the country I live in. around seven big assignments confident about taking the researched for my paper, which about how fast paced it will be, over 20 years and it’s clear that she The curriculum is mainly based throughout the semester grammar portion on the SAT. was captivating. don’t hesitate to take it because truly loves teaching and genuinely on how the government works, long class, but is packed with The grammar unit of the class I would recommend Ad- starting next year, it will be a full cares about each of her students. I why it works that way and how it helpful information. was helpful as it helped me vanced Composition, because year instead of just a semester. haven’t been in one of her classes was supposed to work. We learned At the beginning of the become a stronger writer. it is a helpful class. It involves a Orchestra taught me so much in over a year, but she still says, about the founding fathers and course, grammar lessons are The essay prompts in the lot of writing, but it will prepare more than how to play an instru- “hi” to me when we see each their intentions, how their words taught. Weekly take-home class were helpful and surpris- you for future writing assign- ment. Orchestra is where I met a other and let’s me know that I’m were and are applied to different grammar quizzes are given in ingly interesting. In my class, ments. I am glad that I signed lot of friends and it was the class always welcome to go back should situations and how the meaning the first quarter of the class. In we were assigned rhetorical up for Advanced Composi- where I felt most comfortable I decide I miss orchestra. If you has changed over time. It was the class I was in, the gram- analysis essays to practice for tion because I feel that I have for a long time. Even though I have always wanted to learn an unlike any social studies class I’ve mar quizzes were assigned the SAT. I found this unit use- grown tremendously as a writer started in middle school, it’s an instrument, or are even just look- taken before. Instead of memoriz- at the beginning of the week ful, as I felt more prepared for because of it. incredibly accepting and inclusive ing for a place to belong, orchestra ing and regurgitating facts about and due that Friday. You were the SAT. We also wrote essays community regardless of when is definitely a good choice. people who aren’t that interest- allowed to ask the teacher for that were about ourselves which you join. Playing an instrument ing, you get to actually learn the help within the week if needed was enjoyable. My favorite two with a group gives you a sense AP Psychology and Leadership: Mentoring and Mediation by Cameron Lindsay Look, I love psy- me understanding, how cliché it might sound. The psychology and I found the sectors I love and want their school work, as well as mediate disputes in the Editor-in-Chief chology like a total class teaches students about the people surrounding to learn more about. So, if you are interested in the school. However, all the other days you do reflec- dork. I’ve grown to them. It teaches content that affects your neighbor, mind and people or interest in going into psychol- tions, “I feel,” statements and peaks and valleys. love the physicalities of the brain and neurons, as brother or sister, friend or foe because we all have a ogy, I’d highly recommend this class for you. These things helps grow the bond between you and well as the theories on human development. This brain and we all are affected by our own minds and To grow upon the theme of understanding I’d your classmates. but also between you and all the complete nerd was born through taking AP Psy- brain chemistry. To be understanding you must first highly recommend the Leadership: Mentoring and people around you. The class is phenomenal for chology my junior year. The class taught me about comprehend the basic knowledge of what you are Mediation class. The class really focuses on learn- people who want to grow as a person and truly care people both emotionally and biologically through trying to understand and AP Psych gives you the ing about healthy human connection. The class about others. For this class, you need to fill out an learning about the human brain, eyes, ears, nose, basic knowledge to be understanding with people. is based off of the premise “BE GREAT” standing application and you will hear if you are accepted tongue and touch, as well as psychological disorders AP Psychology opened a door for me to want for boundaries, expectations, growth, empathy, as- a week or two later. This class truly one of the best and human development through the lens of dif- to learn more about it and eventually go into that sertiveness and trust. In the class you have a mentee classes the Park has to offer and the class is unlike ferent ideologies. Above all, AP Psychology taught field. The class touched all the different torches of who you help through their freshman year with any other and I highly recommend it. Drawing and Sketching, Marketing, AP Language, AP Enviromental Science by Diya Banerjee Drawing and Sketching sized, and you even create your own product; model and everything. the book are interesting reads. My teacher, Mrs. Snyder started teach- Features Editor This is the first art class that I took at The classroom has a very calming feel to it, and it promotes teamwork ing AP Lang this year and is doing a great job. the Park, and I still remember it vividly. in a fun manor. In this class, I had no trouble talking to new people. If AP Environmental Science While not everyone is artistically inclined, this is still an important you decide to apply, you can even work in the school store as a junior Although I’m not inclined towards science, I did thoroughly enjoy class to take! You learn all the basic techniques for drawing, and you or senior! This is a great class to take if you are considering a career in AP Environmental Science very much. Maybe it’s just me, but learn- may even find a medium you like, whether it be colored pencil or business. ing about the earth and animals around us is especially interesting to pastel. Personally, having a creative outlet during school helped me AP Language me. You learn about different aspects of the environment, from dirt to focus a bit more. This class was a breath of fresh air from powerpoints I am currently taking AP Lang as a senior. This class is extremely seas to sinkholes. Learning all of this information is very applicable in and worksheets. Mr. Linderman, who teaches in Salem, is very helpful helpful in preparing high school students for college, as you learn to your daily decisions from eating habits to how much trash you make. and gives a lot of constructive feedback. If you do enjoy art, this class write rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and argument essays. These are all This helps you become more aware of how to live life sustainably. If is a must. vital for college. You also learn more literary devices and learn how you like to be outdoors, then this is a class for you. Throughout the Marketing to really understand the point an author is trying to get across. This year you work on a project of your choice involving the environment. As a Salem student, I took the marketing class in Salem freshman will be beneficial for any texts you may have to read in the future. I This can mean analyzing data for trees, the pond, sunlight or even in- year. The class is run by Mrs. Scappaticci, who goes by Mrs. Scap. I have always had a love for reading and writing, and if you’re anything sects around the school. When the weather is nice, you go out at least enjoyed this class very much. While it was a lot of fun, I also learned like me, you’ll enjoy this class as well. In addition to all of this, the once a week. The class also has a lot of homework credit to cushion many useful bits of information about business in all aspects. You homework load isn’t even heavy! Most work is done in class, such as your grade if you do poorly on a test. Mr. Kendall’s lectures are always learn some finance, such as writing checks, as well as learning about impromptu essays and group activities. My class gets weekly journal fun! checks and balances. Advertising strategies are also heavily empha- assignments from the 50 Essays Anthology book. Even the essays in Kiddie Kampus Adv. Journalism by Brett Caldwell in the following weeks. Also on for testing. All these observations by Emma Bali for it and I would now be part of Head was with no doubt worth Entertainment Editor Fridays the teachers for both the are turned into a big paper, which News Editor the Perspective my sophomore it --- I got the position I had ap- three year olds and four year olds is your child study. year. plied for and here I am wanting Educational Foundations, bet- come into your classroom to talk Kiddie Kampus is a class that Advanced Journalism has I will never forget the day to be an investigative or news ter known as Kiddie Kampus, is about the children and you can provides valuable experience been a life altering class. Com- I walked into the advisor’s journalist. a year long two hour block where ask about any concerns you have working with younger children. ing from someone who loves classroom, Plymouth English You may think to yourself, students get the opportunity to or mention anything you noticed Also, this is a very good class to writing and wants to use that teacher, Amanda Davies. I was can a class really have such an work with three or four year old earlier in the week about specific take if you’re planning on going ability to make a difference intimidated at first, as I was impact on a sophomore in high kids. The first hour of the block children. into education later in life. In in a community or the world, the only underclassman in the school? The answer is yes. The is like a usual class involving There are weeks where we’re Kiddie Kampus you will create a whether it impacts one person class, the majority being seniors. class has aided in paving a path lessons, lectures and watching in the observation room. This is newsletter, work on lesson plan- or hundreds, Advanced Journal- Fortunately, I ended up loving it for my future and it has helped videos. The second hour of the a room behind a one-sided win- ning and help kids with read- ism has provided a place for me and I stayed for both semesters. put my ability to write to use. block is when you get to play dow so the students can see the ing and writing. Furthermore, to do just that. Entering the class If I thought joining the class was Additionally, as a result of the with kids, watch them and help children, but the children don’t students log the hours that they as a sophomore overstepped uncomfortable at first, sending class, I was able to test the wa- them learn. even know that the students are spend both on the floor and in boundaries and ‘burst my bub- in an application for a leader- ters to see what I was interested Four year old kids come there. While the students are in the observation room. These ble.’ You could consider it as a ship role undoubtedly set off in and I now know that I want Monday through Thursday in the this room they have an observa- hours can possibly be used to leap of faith. Even though it was some nerves. a career that involves heavy White Room. In the Red Room tion book, which they take many gain college credits, which makes way out of my comfort zone, it I thought to myself, if I had writing. there are two classes of three detailed observations in through- taking Kiddie Kampus even more was one of the best decisions I already joined the school news- If you are considering join- year olds, one that comes on out the year. Finally, in second valuable. I had a blast in Kiddie have ever made, all thanks to paper that would be distributed ing the Perspective next year or Mondays and Wednesdays and semester students are randomly Kampus while learning so much my freshman English teacher, to approximately 6,000 students the following year, I am making another that comes Tuesdays and assigned a child for their child and it’s a class that I strongly Mrs. Forsyth. Unexpectedly, and hundreds of staff multiple the decision for you: join. You Thursdays. Friday is commonly study. Students will thoroughly recommend to anyone who likes Mrs. Forsyth mentioned the times, why not just put myself will make so many memories known as prep day. On Fridays observe their child throughout and enjoys being around younger opportunity of being part of out there and apply for the News with fellow writers that you can students prep for activities that the semester, which includes children. the newspaper one day in class. Editor? eventually be able to call family. the children will be completing bringing them into the classroom Hesitant at first, I decided to go Applying to be a Department Adv. Science Fiction Honors Zoology by Sache Krishnaraj When I first signed Another bonus is not having a final. While a final by Fiona Hughes From single- lab. From live animals to dissections, Honors Paper Design Editor up for Advanced Sci- might be a good way to recap everything we learned, Editor-in-Chief celled organisms Zoology gives students look inside the animals ence Fiction, I expect- the portfolio we created was much better. It allows to hawks and gi- they’ve known about since they were children. ed it to be a hard english class that would have me us, the students, as well as Mr. Blakeslee to see our raffes, Honors Zoology covers it all. The year starts Pence challenged her students at the begin- constantly studying for tests and doing homework. progress in the class and see how we understand off with the most basic forms of life, like algae ning of the year to imagine a scientist. A male The class was entirely different. It seemed to be more more as the class progresses. One thing that con- and infectious diseases. As the class progresses, with white hair and a lab coat came to most of based on effort and dedication. Throughout my time fused me towards the beginning was the whole idea students learn how life has evolved into what it is the students’ minds, but little did they know that in the class, I picked up on mostly interesting SciFi of the “CCS.” I was quite confused by it at first but today. Bill Johnston and Joan Pence are currently throughout the year, they were the true scientists. knowledge, but less vocab and concepts. The units eventually was able to get the hang of it and excel in the only zoology teachers at P-CEP. As a kid who was always interested in animals and were interesting but went by a tad bit too fast. Mr. the class. “CCS” stands for Common Core Standard, “I like all the cool stuff that I can put in your life, Zoology was the perfect class for me. Blakeslee did a good job of humoring us and keep- which are the concepts we are expected to learn in hands and engage you with,” Pence said. “Cabi- ing us entertained as I am sure that other teachers the class. As the semester came to an end, I knew I nets full of shark jaws and snake skins are just the would have a problem teaching the class the same would miss the class and all the new friends I made kinds of things to bring students alive in a first way. I think I did quite well in the class, although in it. I enjoyed having a class where I felt no stress or hour class. What you can touch and manipulate I goofed off a bit too much. I was able to keep up pressure, and also very laid back. It was a good break for yourself is what you tend to remember and I with the workload, and complete all my assign- to have during the long school day. If whoever is love to provide those experiences for students.” ments on time, which gave me a solid A in the class. reading this is taking this class, you won’t regret it. Each unit in the class brings a new hands-on LEAVE A POSITIVE IMPRESSION WITH

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