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Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper Bieber, and the list just goes on. Hopefully, 2017 2016: A Year In Review will hold many great concerts near us at the PNC By: James Borg Bank Arts Center. Wow, what a year. 2016, an eventful year filled Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to some with very big highs and lows. This was a year very influential celebrities and leaders this year for records to be made, people and events to as well. Some include the famous golfer Arnold be remembered, and history to be written by our Palmer, known as one of the greatest players to generation. With the new year coming in, I’d like ever play the game. The original Willy Wonka to take the time to reminisce about some of the and famous actor Gene Wilder passed on. Alan big events that have happened this past year. Rickman who was best known playing Severus Snape in Harry Potter is no longer with us. Influ- In sports, we had first of over the summer the Rio ential music artist and talent David Bowie passed Olympics where Michael Phelps became the first on due to cancer. His music was extremely influ- olympian to reach 23 gold medals in the history ential and he inspired many. Boxer Muhammad of the olympics. The USA Women’s gymnastics Ali, Musician Prince, Pitcher Jose Fernandez, Ac- team won gold, making names like Simone Biles tor Kenny Baker, and others have unfortunately a household name for any home that was some- passed on and are no longer with us. May they what watching the olympics. The Indy 500 cel- forever be in our memory. ebrated its 100 year anniversary. Villanova beat North Carolina in a buzzer beating three pointer Filled with many great and not so great events, by Kris Jenkins for the NCAA Championship. The 2016 was one great year. Everyone can agree, Chicago Cubs broke their World Series drought that even though 2016 has come to a close, 2017 and pulled out their first title since 1908, beating has a bright future ahead. Who knows what it will the Cleveland Indians in 7 games. To many base- throw at us, but one thing is for sure it is going to ball fans, that World Series will go down as one be a fun ride. of the best ever played. In politics, there were many events that hap- The 128th Rose Parade! pened that are sure to shape the years to come. By: Alissa Maldonado For one, Britain left the EU seeking to become more self dependent. Donald Trump won in a For over 100 years, the Pasadena Rose Pa- very close election against Hillary Clinton, and rade has evolved into what people all over the despite mass protest the Electoral College still world come to see! It is a great way to kick off voted on the side of Trump. Fidel Castro, the the beginning of a new year with family and president of Cuba, passed away at the age of friends. Whether you are physically at the parade 90. And still heavy tension and fighting are hap- or watching it on television, you surely will be pening in Mosul, Iraq, as the war rages on and is amazed. The Rose Parade will be on January 2, presenting a huge decision to the world. We saw 2017 and will start at 8:00am PST in Pasadena, the horrors of Aleppo, the poor picture of Omran California. The parade is 5 ½ miles long; its (the little boy victim of the bombings). route beginning at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena, CA.The In film and music, long anticipated shows and parade is always on the same day as the annual movies were released. Movies such as , Rose Bowl, which also is held in California. This : , Fantastic Beasts celebration that has been going on for over a and Where to Find Them, Finding Dory, Rouge century is a festival of flowers, music, and sports. One: A Story, and much more were released. There were great releases in the the- The celebration has a “never on Sunday” tradi- ater, definitely it was a good year for the movies. tion, which basically means sometimes the pa- Notable songs from the year are One Dance by rade will be held on New Year’s Day and other Drake, Side to Side by Ariana Grande, Closer by times on January 2nd. The parade is also re- The Chainsmokers, Let Me Love You by Justin ferred to by many as the Tournament of Roses. ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper An event that is as big as this one requires a been in the classic since 2009. They lost both lot of effort...about 80,000 hours of effort. The games (2009 and 2015) and now are looking for manpower that goes into this parade is supplied vengeance against an old time rival. by 935 members of the nonprofit Tournament of Roses Association. There are so many volunteers This isn’t just any game for these teams, it’s that take part in such a celebration because to also a long time rivalry. Chicago being one of the some it is an honor. The Rose Parade is broad- Original 6 teams, has been in the league longer cast live in the U.S. by several networks and sta- than the Blues, but when the Blues joined the tions. Those who are lucky enough to get to go to league in 1967, they had already had a bitter the event experience a two hour parade of amaz- hatred for the Blackhawks. The teams have met ing floral floats, and marching bands. 367 times in their history, with the Blackhawks If you are one of the people who had planned on being the better of the two, not only facing off attending this parade, the earlier you purchase against each other, but also in championships. your tickets the better. It is mandatory that all per- The Blackhawks have hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup sons attending the parade have tickets to attend. 6 times, while the Blues have never seen it in The Tournament of Roses Association does not their building. directly sell tickets to the public. Reserved grand- Fast paced, goal saving, celebrating, cold stand seating needed to be purchased anywhere weather, rivalry, hard hitting, and fun, are just a from February 1, 2016- December 31, 2016 few things to describe this game. Being under the through Sharp Seating Company. Now if you plan Gateway Arch in St. Louis, under freezing cold on attending the parade at a curbside view, you weather, should make this year’s Winter Clas- do not need tickets. However, it is available at a sic jam packed full of excitement. Excellence first-come, first- served basis. Why not kick off has happened at Busch Stadium, can it happen the new year with what for over a century has again? been one the world’s greatest celebrations?!

The 2017 Winter Classic Celebrate the Chinese New Year! By: Thomas Grady By: Alexandra Varga

Ice hockey has been around since the 19th Fireworks, champagne, resolutions. These century. It started in Canada when a bunch of should all spark the idea of one holiday in your kids took their skates on a lake, grabbed mind: New Years! We start a new adventure with sticks and used a ball as their puck and the game brand new opportunities for us to take hold of. of hockey was born. Almost 100 years ago, the Starting on January 1st, we make resolutions that National Hockey League was formed and moved we probably won’t keep and celebrate with noise- the game indoors, in a city’s respective arena. makers and fireworks at midnight. All this might 6 teams started the league, and today, 24 other range true in America, but have you ever won- teams joined the mix. The NHL has kept the dered what other cultures may do to celebrate? game indoors for 94 years until they introduced One of the most well known celebrations is the the WInter Classic in 2008. Bringing back the Lunar Festival, or Chinese New Year, which goes roots of hockey, two teams play outdoors either in off the lunar calendar. In 2017, the first day of the a baseball, football, or soccer stadium. The feel Chinese New Year is on Saturday, January 28th. of being outdoors brings a more authentic feel of It is celebrated over a course of 15 days, each being back on a pond. Every January 1st (or 2nd) day having their own festivities and traditions. the game is held to kickoff the new year with old Each year represents an animal and its traits, roots. and 2017 will be the year of the Rooster. Each of these animals have specific traits, which are This year the Classic will be held in Busch Sta- said to be given to those born within these years. dium in St. Louis, where the hometown Blues will There are twelve animals represented that the be going up against the Chicago Blackhawks. Chinese people value greatly: Rat, Ox, Tiger, This will be the 3rd time the Blackhawks have Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse Goat, Monkey ROCKET REVIEW

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Rooster, Dog, and Pig. An important use of the He achieved such success that the least genera- Chinese Zodiac is to determine if (the signs of) tions to come could do was have a day to honor two people are compatible, in a romantic rela- him. He led the bus boycott in 1955 and helped tionship or any kind of relationship. Along with form the Southern Christian Leadership Confer- the zodiac, there are more icons and ornaments ence in 1957. Martin Luther King Jr. was also throughout these 15 days. Lanterns are used and the leader of the entire civil rights movement in will be red in color and tend to be oval in shape. the 1960’s.The third Monday of January is solely These are the traditional Chinese paper lanterns. dedicated to MLK. We remember what he con- Decorations generally convey a New Year greet- tributed to his country and how influential he was. ing, and are hung on doorways and walls. Dragon Documentaries and even television specials are and lion dances are common during Chinese even shown in his honor. Martin Luther King Jr. New Year. It is believed that the loud beats of the Day wasn’t declared a national federal holiday drum and the deafening sounds of the cymbals until 1983, close to twenty years after his death. together with the face of the Dragon or lion danc- It makes you think, why did it take so long for ing aggressively can evict bad or evil spirits. people to realize there should be a day to honor Overall, this holiday celebrates family, an- him? Why did it take almost 20 years for MLK day cestry and the beginning of a new year. Feasts to become a national holiday? But wait, it kind of occur almost every single night, with traditional was. Even though it wasn’t a U.S. federal holiday foods such as Nian Gao, Jau Gok, Taro cakes right away, it was established as a holiday in nu- and plenty of others. Red envelopes/packets are merous cities and states starting in 1971. passed out, containing even amounts of money. We take a lot of things in life for granted, such as Gifts are usually brought when visiting friends or the right of equality. A right that one man fought relatives at their homes. Common gifts include so hard for and in the end led a successful move- fruits (typically oranges, and never pears), cakes, ment. A movement that consisted of white people biscuits, chocolates, and candies. This beautiful and people of color. How can two such different celebration should be recognized by the public worlds be brought together? The thing is, we and celebrated just as much. I would like to go were never that different because we are all hu- to China one day to celebrate the Lunar Festi- man. It needs to be understood the reason we val and bring in the New Year through tradition, are off on the third Monday of January is because friendship and family. Martin Luther broke a barrier. His nonviolent and peaceful demonstrations showed the world that change can happen without forms of violence. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Students shouldn’t see it as a day to relax be- By: Alissa Maldonado cause it’s a three day weekend. It should be a day where we reflect on how much our country Most if not all should know who Martin Luther has changed and what we can do to make it even King Jr. was. After all, he was a prominent leader better in the future. of the civil rights movement in our country. What he accomplished was true history and he will for- 2017 MOVIES ever be remembered. He fought for and achieved By: Jacob Gambino mandatory equal voting rights in America for blacks and whites. We’ve been learning about 2016 was unfortunately not considered a good his contribution to our country since elementary year for movies. Several big budget Hollywood school. But because we are teenagers, we only blockbusters were panned by critics and fans seem to only be grateful for the one thing we as alike. However, 2017 is bringing in several new students get out of this...a day off from school! and interesting movies. Many reboots, new Now of course there is more to the story and installments to old franchises, and completely there’s a reason for most schools being closed. original movies await us this year. It’s all in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and not January - January is often a slow month for only that however, what he accomplished while movies. Because the new year has just started, he was still alive. few big budget movies are released, and often- times movies that don’t get a lot of advertising ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper come out. The most anticipated movies of Janu- the adult side of things there’s Wonderwoman, ary are ’s Monster Trucks, , World War Z2, and a reboot of The Warner Bros.’s Sleepless, a remake of the film Mummy. Sleepless Nights, and ’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter based on the popular July: The 2016 movie Bad Moms is getting a video game franchise. male spinoff called Bad Dads. Sony and Marvel are making a Spiderman movie. This time it’s February - Several romantic movies are com- starring Tom Holland, similar to his role in Captain ing out in February, including Same Kind of Differ- America: Civil War. Other than those, the only ent As Me and Tulip Fever. Fifty Shades Darker, highly anticipated movie is the new Planet of the the sequel to the popular erotic film Fifty Shades Apes. of Grey is also coming out. Several non-romantic movies are also being released. The LEGO Bat- August: The Emoji movie…. man Movie, a spinoff of the 2014 film The Lego Movie, and a sequel to the 2014 film John Wick September: Now that Summer is over and are set to premier on the same day. there are no major September holidays, fewer movies are going to be released. The only big March - March is where the movies are starting name movies in September are a LEGO Ninjago to pick up. 20th Century Fox is giving Wolver- movie, a new adaptation of Stephen King’s IT, ine his own standalone movie known as Logan. and an untitled animated movie made by Sony A sequel to the classic movie Trainspotting is Pictures. also coming out in March. Two live-action mov- ies based on the Disney film Beauty and the October: Many non-horror movies are set for Beast and the Japanese anime series Ghost in October including : The Golden Circle, the Shell are both coming out under the same My Little Pony: The Movie, Runner: 2049. names. The TV show is getting On the scary side of things we can expect a Fri- its own movie as well. Warner Bros. and Legend- day the 13th reboot, Insidious: Chapter 4, and a ary Pictures are teaming up to make Kong: Skull new Saw installment. Island, a movie about the eponymous King Kong. November: November houses a sequel to April: A fully animated CGI Smurfs movie, not the Rocky spinoff Creed, another movie, a related to the previous two, is being released Justice League movie, and several family-friendly in April. Several documentaries are also set to films and early Christmas movies including Show come out including one about various Chinese Dogs, an animated movie about a police dog, and animals and one about an adventurer who disap- a Disney/ movie called Coco. peared when searching for a lost village in the December: The currently untitled eighth Star Amazon. The highly-anticipated addition to the Wars movie comes out in December. Unlike Fast and the Furious franchise, Fast 8, is sup- Rogue One, which is a sidestory, this takes place posed to start a trilogy of movies that are meant after Force Awakens. The classic movie Jumanji to end the franchise by ‘Furious 10.’ is getting a reboot. The 70’s TV show Six Million Dollar man is getting a movie called the Six BIL- May: May is when the new releases are defi- LION Dollar Man. Finally, Pitch Perfect is getting nitely hitting their peak. a third movie. 2, : Covenant, : Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Baywatch. The Nut Job and the Diary of the Wimpy Kid franchise are also getting new installments. June: June is a good month for children. and Despicable Me are both getting their third movies. The Captain Underpants books are getting a 3D adaptation starring Ed Helms. On ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper They have become a pyre of essence oerhe forest. By: Isaiah Mercado Representing renewal of soul And the replenish of good will and hearth I once met a man made of foreign substances ~ Strange metals and unknown chemicals A man made of stars and the far away glitter that A man has entered the forest forms at the edge of this universe Making note of the majestic potential of this di- He booed at the world and never drank whiskey mension Only a combination of wine and frozen water from He wears nothing but glowing skin forged by the fountain of youth something far more biblical than the gods Do you know this man? And his heart at the end of his starred sleeve This audacious man? His intent is to diminish each flame This dark yet ethereal contradiction of a man? Plaguing the beauty of a home so sacred ~ “Do not be afraid…” He speaks to the white owl There is a white owl at the end of oerhe forest But the white owl smiles and nods A forgotten wood with nothing other than damp coal and ash “I should say the same to you.” For the land has been ravaged As if a whisper sped across the galactic skin against his face By great fires and the heat of my bleeding heart And the wind blew, blowing the owl away as if to But protected by the spirit of a bird be a pillar of fine sand A white owl The unknown Its belly full with the properties of a red robin Unwillingly forcing itself back into mystery once A shadow of dark actions looms over its shoulder again. like a scarf ~ It wears it fashionably so with no shame to worry for “Cry now, but do not cry loud… not yet.” the vi- cious voice echoes. Do not worry for the plants Nor the trees ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper This could even go hand-in-hand with the getting New Year’s Resolutions in better shape part, as you may have to condi- By: James Borg tion yourself for a certain activity you decide on. Every year, many people try to make New You could also try to maybe volunteer at a Year’s Resolutions. It is a way to look at the new homeless shelter or do some sort of community year as a fresh start and have a positive outlook service. Doing something good for community on life. I’d like to discuss with you, the reader, can help you with colleges, and establish yourself about some popular new year’s resolutions. Per- as a leader. I’m involved in scouts, and we do sonally, I do set some resolutions , mostly around service projects all the time. Recently Maxwell the nature of doing better in school or just overall Rothman (a Raritan High Student) did for his self-improvement. Eagle Scout project a building of menorah for the holiday season. It was 9ft tall, and made for the The most popular resolution is going to the town. The whole group of people who built it were gym. It could be either to burn fat and weight or on Eyewitness News. One thing is for certain, he just getting in better shape and feel good about or anyone doing a project like that could use you yourself. I may try this one this year and I highly assistance, and who knows you may be able to recommend it to anyone with an open mind. take something out of it. You could learn some- Working out, or just being in shape can work thing new about people, learn how to work as wonders for how you feel about yourself. Stud- part of a team, and flat out feel good that you did ies have shown that working out and getting in something for the greater good. It is a nice and better shape can boost self esteem and help simple act, good for anyone to do at any age. eliminate depression in people, so it is definitely a good idea to try. A resolution that goes hand- Hopefully you have some good ideas for the in-hand with going to the gym is eating healthy. coming of 2017. I am definitely looking forward to Working out is half of the “Healthy Lifestyle” goal, going to the gym, and just excited to test myself so make sure if you want to do this resolution in the new year. What is your resolution? Do you you are ready to try both parts. If you are looking think you will succeed or fail at your task? Only for some motivating speakers to try to keep you 2017 will tell. on your goal, I would go to youtube and find a genuine person who tries to get people to fol- low a healthy lifestyle. I am going to try this goal Walt Disney World Marathon this year, and the inspiration for me for this is a By: Katherina Contreras guy that goes by Doug “Censor” Martin. He is a member of the professional gaming clan FaZe, and is a very popular person in the gaming and Have you ever heard of the Walt Disney World fitness industry today. I highly recommend you Marathon? It takes place from January 4th to the check him out, his story his inspirational and he is 8th. The races are presented by Cigna. This mar- a very positive guy. athon is hosted in the Walt Disney World resorts and takes runners throughout all the parks whilst Another great one is to be more confident getting cheered on by cheerleaders and specta- and take more risks. I’m not saying to jump off a tors and they can also see characters along the bridge, but I’m saying to test yourself. Be open, way. If you can’t run the full 26.2 miles in the try new things, it is a very admirable quality to marathon, they also have shorter races through- be able to do that. By keeping an open mind and out the week that you can sign up for. If you are doing new activities, I’ve expanded my horizons unable to keep with the pace of the marathon, and made new friendships. There are many clubs you’ll be picked up and transported to the finish in the school you could take advantage of and line. If you can’t keep up with the required pace of there are many opportunities to be had. Join a 16 minutes, they’ll pull you out if you consistently sports team, learn something new. You may find keep under the pace rate. something you enjoy to do, and maybe a group of friends that you have something in common with. ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper getting his word out to helping out certain groups There are different races for everyone. Most of of people fight their townsman. Martin was a once the thousands of people that participate tend to in a lifetime type of person that wish we could sign up for the half marathon or the 10k. There have had longer. Who knows how much more are also events available for kids to participate impact he could have had on our great nation? in. If the marathon is not enough for you, you We have a holiday in his honor. So this January can also sign up for an additional race, which is 16th take a step back. The world we live in today the half marathon. Everyone who participates is Martin’s dream. It came true because of how in the marathon gets a medal if you choose to much he to make it happen. So please push yourself. If do the half marathon as well, take great appreciation in the man Martin Luther you can get an additional medal. The marathon King because without him we wouldn’t have the is $180, the Goofy Race (the half marathon and world we live in. the marathon) is $365, and the Dopey Challenge (10k, 5k, half marathon, and marathon) is $560. Congratulations, Mr. President All of these races are the most prominent races By: Alexandra Varga that people run. To race in all of these events you must be 18 as of January 5th, 2017. On November 8th, 2016, Donald Trump won the Presidential Election and became our new The races all have entertainment while you President elect. On January 20th, he will be run throughout the parks. There’s old cars along inaugurated as the 45th President of the United the route as well as a band playing. Cheerlead- States of America, along with the Vice President ers are there to motivate you to push harder. You Michael Pence. According to Washington.org, can stop and take pictures with characters. The “the official proceedings of Inauguration Day whole experience is there so you can have fun. commence around noon on the West Lawn of Although the race can be competitive, the overall the U.S. Capitol with the vice president-elect and experience should be a time of having fun. After president-elect taking the Oaths of Office, fol- all, Disney is the happiest place in the world. lowed by the inaugural address.” Let’s hope that his speech inspires the American people and ensures that he will benefit the country and its What Martin Luther King Means to Us future, just as many Presidents have done before By: Dylan Latore him. Now is the perfect time to look back at some of these speeches and how they affected the On January 16th we celebrate a day meant for American people. one man. Martin Luther King was his name. He An inaugural speech that almost everyone was one of a kind and there will never be another should know is John F. Kennedy’s address from man like him again. To this day we celebrate the 1961, after he won over Richard Nixon. This effect he had on our nation. The battle between speech harnesses one of the most famous lines color was led by him. What he did was help not in all of political rhetoric: “Ask not what your just African Americans in his town or state but country can do for you but what you can do for all African Americans in the United States fight your country.” Along with signalling a new era in segregation. It wasn’t just a one year battle, American politics, he was trying to rally up the though. Martin battled for African American rights American people after the very close election in from his early adult years until he died. His death the autumn. This was also the first speech deliv- was tragic and shouldn’t have happened. He was ered to a televised audience in color, so plenty of murdered by a cruel person that ended a great people were watching intently, whether in person man’s life. To this day some of our biggest memo- or through the TV. ries of Martin are his speeches. None were more About 28 years before the famous JFK inaugu- special than his “I have a dream” speech that to ration, Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed the this day gives people chills. We can talk about nation after their losses during the Great Depres- icons of American history like Rosa Parks, No sion. Since this occurred after the 20th Amend- one was more influential. He did everything he ment was passed, he was inducted on March 4th could whether it was traveling across the country and it marked the start of his first four-year term ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper as president. The famous line from this 20-min- accepting of everything that changes. You should ute speech occurred directly in the beginning of start by going out getting some of the things that his speech: “ So, first of all, let me assert my firm are out right now as in virtual reality by samsung belief that the only thing we have to fear is...fear or a iphone 7 by apple. Keeping up with the times itself.” Roosevelt covered many issues within his is going to be a must with how everything is go- speech, including the economic crisis, unem- ing to change in 2017. Be prepared for the things ployment, and foreign relations. It really inspired that seemed like figments of imagination! the American people and get them to believe in FDR’s ability to put America’s pieces back togeth- er again. Shaking off the Winter Blues The one of the most iconic speeches was By: Isaiah Mercado Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural speech in 1865, consisting of less than 700 words. At a When it comes to the cold weather, I myself time when victory over the secessionists in the am never personally fond of feeling the brisk win- American Civil War was within days and slavery ter air against my skin. Instead, I love embracing was near an end, Lincoln did not speak of hap- the swirling aromas of warm candles and a silky piness, but of sadness. His closing line was one bubble bath; or better yet, keeping warm under of the most beautiful pieces of rhetoric in any fuzzy blankets with loads and loads of wild berry inaugural speech. “With malice toward none, tea and Oreo hot chocolate. No matter how frigid with charity for all, with firmness in the right as the temperature gets out there, I find numerous God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to ways to remain balmy despite the chill Jack Frost finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s sweeps over the States each and every year. I wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the know the perfect perfumes to surround yourself in battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all order to mimic the feeling of a warm fire or even which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting a flawless day in the park. You can simulate al- peace among ourselves and with all nations.” The most any intimate emotion by stimulating the right American people need more inaugural addresses senses with all of the right feelings. like this and hopefully, Donald Trump will inspire If you’re a of the scent of an open fire and the American population and prove us wrong. good company, I’d recommend burning the aro- ma Marshmallow Fireside by Bath & Body Works. If you don’t particularly enjoy sweet smells, you Are you ready for the New Year? could instead reminiscence in the smoky essence By: Dylan Latore of No. 14 Campfire by Dionne Lee. To top off the fragrance, you could enjoy the Winter Wonder January is the first month of the New Year it Incense Set by Anthropologie which brings a very brings the year of 2017 into the world. The ques- christmas-like scent of wood fire mixed with cin- tion is are you ready for everything 2017 is going namon and warmth to both your home and your to bring to the people? For one the new President nose. Donald Trump will take office after winning the If you are a fan of essential oils, I’d most surely election.That will be the biggest thing 2017 gives advocate for the Nature’s Garden winter scents. us. Other things to expect are new tv shows, There’s an incredibly wide selection of fragrances gadgets by major companies like google, ama- from sweet to mellow to bitter to musky. Fan of zon, and apple. I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw the wild side of winter? Pick up Cracklin’ Birch the year of virtual glasses. The times are chang- or Balsam and Cedar fragrance oils to accentu- ing fast and 2017 is going to bring a lot we have ate that feeling of being in the middle of nowhere yet to see in society. We have to be prepared cozying up in the warmest cabin for the next fifty for everything that comes our way. We are liv- miles. More of a stay-at-home family type for the ing through a time of electronics and every year holidays? Try the Gingerbread oil or the Mrs. brings something better and better. Steps you Santa Claus’s cookies oil for sweet fragrances can take to be more ready for all the technology that attract kids both naughty and nice. However, and changes were going to see is by becoming if you’re a fan of the foods that arise every year more open minded. By that I mean being very during this time you’d hands down enjoy the ROCKET REVIEW

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Candy Cane, Brown Sugar and Fig, or Bayberry Several long running shows, such as Archer, It’s oils. In fact, any of the flavors listed above can Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and brighten your snowy day within minutes. are continuing as well. There’s a lot of excit- Ready to use these oils but unaware of how to ing new shows as well, such as Making History. actually take them into effect? You could either Making History is going to be about a professor rub them into your skin to smell fresh and won- who creates a time machine that bring him and derful for the day, or you could burn them in your his assistant to the past, where they meet Paul home to create an aromatic fragrance that should Revere and his daughter. There’s also APB, The last you almost more than twenty four hours. Mick, and Shots Fired. A TV series based on the Better yet, it’s most recommended to burn oils Lethal Weapon movies is also going to air. There during a shower or a bath; that way your efforts will also be a cartoon based on the Mega Man at relaxation are both improved and supported. games, not related to the 90’s cartoon about the Bath lover? Pick up Lord of Misrule, Mistletoe, or same franchise. Santa’s Belly bath bombs from Lush to add some color into your life and escape the gloomy whites GAMES and grays of early winter. A lot of long anticipated video games are finally Now, with all of the items I’ve recommended, hitting the shelves, including new installments of picture this: a bath is ready for you. Surround- classic series, brand new games made by large ing the water is all kinds of wholesome candles companies, and even independent games. The scented like campfires and marshmallows. The most anticipated game is definitely Legend of incense burning on top of the sink reminds you Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which was supposed to of life outside in the wilderness at dusk. The bath be released back in 2016. An indie game called bomb you chose to plop into the water sinks and Yooka-Laylee, which is modeled after the Banjo swims into a wide array of beautiful colors. The Kazooie games from the 1990’s, comes out in smells become one, and the essential oils boiling April. The South Park TV Show is getting its at the window conquer any other smell above all. second role-playing game adaption, South Park: Somehow these aromas mix together to relax you The Fractured But Whole. Rockstar’s Red Dead and help you find peace for the next two hours. Redemption is getting its first sequel after seven Even if its after the year’s end and the season’s years if no games. Two HD remakes of Kingdom most favorite holidays, you can always enjoy the Hearts games are also coming out. sweet fragrances that winter has to offer. Now doesn’t that sound exactly as if you’re shaking off the Winter Blues? Things To Look Forward To In 2017 By: Katherina Contreras WHAT ELSE IS NEW IN 2017 Most people can relate when it’s said that 2016 By: Jacob Gambino wasn’t the greatest year. Many celebrities have died and disappointments have occurred. Some While movies are definitely going to be the of the lucky people were able to have a good most anticipated thing in 2017, a lot of new tele- year, but most of us were not so lucky in the end. vision shows and videogames are also being Thankfully, 2017 doesn’t have to do much to be released. Many exciting things are coming out better than 2016. There’s so much to look for- in 2017, including brand new shows, revivals of ward to in 2017 so here are a few things to look the classics, new seasons and installments, and out for. reboots. For everyone who likes anything to do with solar system, there’s a total solar eclipse is com- SHOWS ing in August 21st. It’s going to be the first solar Several shows are getting more seasons in eclipse in 1918 and it can be visible across the 2017. The popular Sherlock series is getting it’s entire United States. A solar eclipse is an eclipse fourth season on January 1st. Mr. Robot, Dare- in which the sun obscures the moon. That means devil, Fear the Walking Dead, and Gotham are that the moon is crossing in front of the sun mak- all having their third season’s premiere this year. ing the earth appear to be dark. This happens ROCKET REVIEW

Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper because the moon casts a giant shadow over whatever land is supposed to be getting the light of the sun. This is something interesting to look forward to because it hasn’t been visible to the United States in almost 100 years. New music is also coming out from popular artists that can lift your spirits and give you more faith in 2017. Artists like Eminem and Drake are coming out with new albums. Eminem hasn’t released music since his “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” in 2013 and Drake is releasing music he considers more of a playlist than an actual album. Other artists such as Train, Fergie, Iggy Azalea, HAPPY NEW and Zara Larsson are dropping their music in the month of January as well. Virtual reality is going to gain more and more popularity. Samsung came out with virtual real- YEAR FROM ALL ity gear that is compatible with Samsung Galaxy phones. As the year progresses, we expect to see different companies, such as Microsoft, will come out with virtual reality sets that are compati- OF US AT THE ble with Windows phones. Google is trying to cre- ate virtual reality gear that is also compatible with Android phones. Unfortunately for Apple phones, nothing is in the works for virtual reality as of now. ROCKET REVIEW! There are many other things to look forward to in 2017 so make sure to check it out the tv shows and movies. It’s not going to take a lot of interesting things to make 2017 better. Hopefully 2017 can be much better than 2016 and we don’t experience as many tragedies. Let’s all focus on positivity for the new year to make it as great as possible.