Representing the From the Desks Underrepresented The Bulldog Bulletin of Room 222 VOL. I No. 1 BOSTON, MA - MAY 2014 Copyright (c) 2014 Bulldog Bulletin UNHEARD VOICES SPEAK OUT STUDENTS WRITE ARTICLES ON UNDERREPRESENTED ISSUES

Today’s society has placed an increasingly large value on relationships. The Love Doctor: Love 4 Less Homelessness is one of the largest problems that our society faces in this country. What can we do to help? What can we do to understand the lives of the people who live on our streets? Capravion Jacobs Homelessness in America What is love? No, not the song by Phil Collins, I mean the relationship of two Rachel Toby individuals. From sources www.statistic- brain.com, 54,250,000 people in U.S alone They go to school, from Kindergarten all the way to college. Some of them even go are single. So what has became the reason to Church on Sundays. As they become teenagers, they get jobs to make some money for this problem? Easy, some people don’t and to help out with the bills at home. Some of them graduated college earning their want to or can’t approach one another. Most degree(s). But there they are; sleeping behind dumpsters or on the benches at the bus situations reside on to guys approaching stops. Eating out of the trash or begging for money. The question is, how did they go woman because that’s “what a man does”. So from living a good life to being homeless? I, MackDaddy Knicker Bottom will teach Homelessness is when someone does not have enough money to pay for housing you men out there how to get a woman. every month of every year. Homelessness in our local communities is one of the main I’ll explain to you 3 key things to help you issues we are faced with everyday. There are various reasons why a person may become develop your approach to women. homeless such as; addictions, mental health issues, lack of education or job, natural disasters. Returning veterans and foster children are also at risk of becoming homeless. Q: So the first question everyone asks well, how do I get a girl? - CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 A: Everything you heard what females likes and will get every female to like...throw it away. There isn’t a specific answer, because Work and School there are multiple people with multiple personalities. I know its cliche to say, but Jossiene Monteiro be yourself, because if you fake yourself on High School diploma had never been so valuable as is first interaction you will definitely suffer now and how hard students struggle to achieve it’s a factor in the future. nothing it more better than a we need to consider. Students faces challenges in their life comfortable relationships. as they reach certain age in life where family expect more Q: But if thats the case, why do jerks get all of them and they also want to reach the period of indepen- - CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Love 4 Less Work & School: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 - How do students the girls? manage? A: Confidence it a key factor of these so called “Jerks”. The confidence and aggressive character of them catches the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 - women attention, but those charac- dence. Doing this research I spoke teristics it useless without any form of with three students at the compassion for the woman. Sometimes Jeremiah E. Burke High School women need more than a security and a college students who work guard. and study at the same time. Ask- Q: I don’t have the money for constant ing them the reason they choose dates? to work they said this; “My family ask me to support my ownself... Today’s students are increasingly asked to take on more and more pressures in addition to their schoolwork. A: Money shouldn’t be a 1st priority in I wanted to be independent and the relationship because money made buy own stuff... I had to help “Honestly falling from 4.02 GPA to 3.76 is a huge for a relationship it not the love for a with rent... I didn’t want loans.” difference.” person, but the love for money. I’m These are some reasons why many “I had to stay late nights and early morning fin- not saying you should not have a job, students choose to work. I asked, ishing my assignment,” said Carlos. Also doing this but don’t let your job override your how does work affect your grades research students shared that advantage of working relationship and risk being where you in school? “I started this year on your senior year “ money to go the prom,” “ a little are now...single and alone. Also, if going with three AP classes and later saving for college.” “I will buy all my books.” Working out to go eat, I suggest cooking in- on when I was given too much and studying is just a struggle that you will have to side. it saves money and impresses the on work I had to quit one.” This face when you want to get out of your senior year with woman incredibly. Cant cook? Youtube student was being affected by too enough to your freshman year of college. it an easy source for finding out ways to much work he was assigned in Carlos said this, “I won’t suggest any students to whip something up. his college level classes and work. work and study if they want to be in honor roll.” With these 3 pieces of advice you will become three steps closer to the woman you’ve been having an eye for. Makes A Title Without a Name sure to smile, save, and don’t change. tive project. with these 3 key factors you can use Rashid Dunning beyond relationships to impact your Dan says that, “Most promotion of environment. so if you don’t get the girl, Imagine you make some of the greatest music engineers has to do with networking you will still something on the table for in the world. You put your hardest effort to make more than your standard marketing the next person. the best sound around. Yet surprisingly, peo- approaches.” Dan had later stated that ple do not know your name. You are in fact an he had been offered more jobs purely engineer in the music industry. Engineers in the based on his character and personality industry are single-handedly the most import- more so than his skill as an engineer ant people in audio production. When people and level of professionalism. search for a song, they usually don’t even notice In every career, people have a goal who made the sound or beat behind the song. or possible outcomes to reach, as far Even though there are many sound producers as money or fame. In Dan’s upcoming who are popular and get credit, the engineer is success as an engineer from Boston, rarely mentioned. A well known engineer from he informed me that he didn’t want to Boston named Dj Giachetti, but I know him as get much from making music. He later Gia or Dan, gave a good reference from personal went on to say “What I really want is to experience. Dan had stated, “Until fairly recently, improve the quality of life in others who engineers didn’t get much much credit except for listen to the music I create.” Personally, word of mouth.” this is a great aspiration to make music Dan continued to explain, “Producers have and I hope this inspires others to make always taken credit when in fact most producers music for the right reasons. Sound pass their beats off to an engineer to be mixed engineers may not get all the credit that and mastered.” Therefore producers should ac- they deserve, but it’s a great job and quit half their credited work to the engineers for sound engineers help change the way Sound engineers are the forgotten heroes of the further promotion of the engineer’s name. That’s people listen to music worldwide. music industry. like giving credit to one person for a collabora- Homelessness in Chris Lavaud: EXPOSED! America Stanley Robinson Every high school senior class has something CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 - in common. Whether it’s in urban schools, suburban schools, or fictional schools on televi- Ronald Davis been homeless and are sion and in books. A Class President. And we on the streets for a year and six months. should all know who our class president is. This According to Davis, “ it takes away a person is the center of everything that happens person’s humanity to be standing on in our school community. He/She should be a sidewalks, holding a cup in your hand, leader and always the first to help out. The class shaking it begging for money.” But a president should be responsible and committed person has to do whatever it takes to to our school. He/she should have the qualities survive. needed to become a successful person in the But he’s not alone. A 55 year old man near future. This person should be an all around from Cleveland graduated college earn- scholar. In our school, Jeremiah E. Burke High ing two degrees, a PHD in Physics and School, our president’s name is Chris Lavaud. He a Masters in Engineering. According to is a senior. Some describe him as intelligent and Maurice, he is living in a homeless shel- an excellent student, others as a great friend and Chris Lavaud, Class President at the Jeremiah E. Burke High School, answers question on his legacy. ter and has been looking for a job since a hilarious classmate as well as a well groomed November. The reason for him being gentleman. But do these teachers, students and “That’s a good question. I want to leave homeless is he had to make a sacrifice other staff know Chris as well as they think? This the power of initiative and to always for his parents. After his father passed is Chris, Exposed. take a lead here at the Burke.” away, his house was going into foreclo- sure so he had to liquidate everything How are you doing Mr.President? Sorry about Thats very interesting. What colleges he had. People become homeless not the last minute interview. have you applied for? How many have because they want to but because they “I’m good and your self? And its fine. You are you got accepted to, and which one do are put into critical situations that make lucky you caught me at a good time, but I’m you plan on attending? it a possibility of becoming homeless. always up for an interview.” “I applied to roughly six, which include America is one of the richest coun- Framingham State, Salem State, Umass tries in the world. Why can’t they do I’m fine, so what are some of your goals by the Boston, Bridgewater State, and Regis. I more to help out the local commu- end of this year? got accepted to three. I plan on attend- nities? Celebrities always say, “ I’m “I want to graduate with honors and be a role ing Regis, because I can see myself going to give back to my home town”. model for the underclassmen here, I want to there; the campus is beautiful and I feel Well, instead of building parks, build make sure they can follow in my foot steps after as though I fit in already.” shelters so a lot of people can come off I leave.” the streets. Build more businesses so Powerful. What is a Legacy/Trademark you Congrats on your acceptances and people can have jobs. Lower the cost of want to leave at the Burke when you graduate? - CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 housing so people can afford perma- nent housing. America, stop trying to fix other countries problems and work Why John F. Kennedy is the Best on the problems America is faced with. same way about him” said his friend Chris Lopes Lem Billings. He wrote a senior thesis I believe truly out of all 44 presidents we have that was well-received that it was pub- had, I have to say that the undisputed one would lished as a book “Why England Slept”, have to be John F. Kennedy. Why I say that is selling more than 80,000 copies. JFK because of the fact that he singlehandedly put would take his family’s hope and aspi- a stop to segregation by intervening at times rations for his fallen brother to show he where the president is needed most. My points can live out his brother’s wishes to be are background to tell his story, his accomplish- president of the United States. Now let’s ments to show what he has done, and in my take a look at those accomplishments to opinion why I consider him the best president what makes JFK so great for me to be out of all 44 so far. considered the best of my opinion. To give some background, John F. Kennedy JFK has a list of accomplishments, was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massa- but let’s take a look at the more import- chusetts. He was nicknamed “Jack”, and was the ant ones out of the list. In 1943 after oldest of a group of nine extraordinary siblings. saving himself and leading survivors “Jack was more fun than anyone I’ve ever known, - CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 and I think most people who knew him felt the Why John F. Chris Lavaud: EXPOSED!

Kennedy is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 - the Best good luck at Regis! What is a life quote that you live by and gives you comfort when you CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 - hear it? “ “Find beauty in your flaws” and i said it. ” to safety, Jack would earn himself the Pretty nice. Who is your favorite musical art- You are what you eat - so be careful! Navy and Marine Corps Medal for ist, and why? heroism, as well as a Purple Heart for “My favorite music artist will have to be..umm.. the injuries he suffered. He served in give me a second…Drake, because his music Heartless Cancer both the U.S House of Representatives, is diverse and adaptable. His music speaks to a and U.S Senate before becoming the whole generation and it’s relatable.” Be aware of what you eat before it eats 35th president in 1961. At the age of 43, you instead. he was the second-youngest American He’s one of my favorites as well. What are some president born in the 20th century. “Ask things that you like? Dislike? Reynissa Prince not what your country can do for you, “I like food, community service and youth pro- Ask what you can do for your country.” grams. I dislike….short notice assignments.” “You are what you eat” is a saying Now to tell why JFK is the best pres- used by many. Its hard to always eat the Good one. Haha. What is your GPA? ident in my opinion out of all before right food, but we as humans dont al- “Roughly a 3.1” him and after. ways follow through to goals that we set Why I think “Ask not what Nice. How has high school affected your life? , especially the ones that involve food. John F. Kennedy your country “High school made me more open to try new Am out with a determination to is the best is things, open my eyes to new experiences and inform the public on the food they eat because of what can do for started a couple of lifetime friendships.” which can harm them later in life and he has done how it can cause the cancer cells in you, ask what As the class president, what are some of your for the Unit- our bodies to be activated.After losing responsibilities? ed States as a you can do for two valuable people in my life due to “I work with the prom committee, and try to in- whole. He’s the your country.” cancer,I had developed a abhorrence corporate as much of students ideas as possible. reason we have towards cancer.I want to inform the i mean it is a school for students, so we should greater economic ties with Latin Amer- public to be aware of what they eat. have our peers ideas judge our decisions and the ica in hopes of alleviating poverty, and Do you know that prepared meat has way we fundraise and the way we have school thwarting the spread of communism in substances called mutagenic substance? events.” the region. JFK created the Peace Corps mutagenic substance causes a high risk that would later serve in 135 countries That’s very good of you. How do you keep of activating cancer cells.Consuming in the spirit of activism. Because of JFK, motivated? prepared meat or food increase the risk we don’t have to worry about another “I stay busy, and get involved in anything posi- of lung cancer, breast cancer, pros- Cold War by negotiating the Limited tive and beneficial.” tate cancer, and colon cancer. Some Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with Great people may say; I’m a vegetarian so I do Britain and the Soviet Union. JFK is So if you can give our readers some advice on not have the risk of activating cancer and pretty much will be the best pres- how to keep positive all throughout their high cells by the food I eat.Well you are so ident not only having his own library, school career what would it be? wrong!Vegetarians as well have the risk but made more of an impact than any “Stay busy!” of activating cancer cells by what they other president before or after him to Thank you for your time, and sharing with me eat.It will be at a lower risk that some- leave behind his own legacy. and the rest of the people reading. one who eat prepared meat or food In conclusion, John F. Kennedy was “No problem, i do it for the people in the school, since the mutagenic substance in there the 35th president that brought about have a good day.” food is less. The mutagenic substance change to the U.S. He helped ease Cold can be found in the food vegetarian War tensions so that it never happened Chris Lavaud is an interesting person, and we consume like; soybeans and vegetables. or will happen. He’s the main reason learned a lot about him. He shared a lot, hoping In my opinion there is nothing we why communism is not even around to we would learn a little more about him before he can consume that don’t have mutagenic this very day here in the 21st century. graduates. He is responsible and a great leader. substance in it that aid in activating To basically say that John F. Kennedy He leads by example, and hopefully the next cancer cells. Research done by the food wasn’t the best president would be an class president can follow in greatnesses foot network stated the top 10 food to stay understatement to say the least. steps. This has been Chris: Exposed. away from I called them the cancer weapons of mass destruction: - Heavily salted, smoked or pickled foods; - Sugar; both white and brown Type of Cancer Total Male Female tion of mouth, breast, colon and - Well done red meat prostate cancer cells. - soda or soft drink All invasive 13,028,00 607,900 694,900 Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, - french fries cancer Green Cabbage, Cauliflower, - chips Brain & nervous 142,000 7,4000 67,000 White Turnip, Kale, Green Col- - excess alcohol system lard: The Glucosinolates present in - baked goods them is converted into isothiocya- - farmed fish: contain high Breast 2,844,000 1500 2,829,000 nates and indoles on consumption, toxins such as PcBs Cervix 249,000 0 249,000 which decreases inflammation, one - prepared meat of the risk factors of cancer. Colon Rectum 1,154,000 570,000 585,000 Grapefruit: Foods containing An interview was conducted on April Uterine 600,000 0 600,000 lycopene lower the risk of prostate 14th, 2014 by myself with a vegetarian. Sarcoma cancer. The first question that was asked is do Esophagus 34000 26,000 8000 Green Tea: In laboratory studies, you know of any substance that causes Hodgkin 182,000 94,000 88,000 green tea has been shown to slow or or activate cancer cells? My interview- Disease completely prevent cancer devel- ee, Ms. Lisa Francis, stated “Yes, I’m opment in colon, liver, breast and aware of the substance but not sure of Kidney & renal 342,000 203,000 139,000 prostate cells. Other studies involv- the names.” The second question was pelvis ing green tea have shown similar Have you heard about the substance Larynx 89,000 72,000 17,000 protective effects in tissues of the mutagenic substance? Ms. Francis said Leukemias 288,000 163,000 125,000 lung, skin and digestive tract. “No.” I informed by interviewee about Winter Squash/Pumpkins: Lab the substance, then asked, You being a Liver, bladder 41,000 29,000 1200 studies suggest that dietary intake vegetarian do you know the substance Lung & 399,000 183,000 216,000 decreases the chances of skin cancer were also found in vegetables, fish or sea- bronchus related to exposure from sun. food products especially farmed animals? Melanoma skin 922,000 42,000 35,000 Walnuts: Laboratory studies show She replied, “Yes, I’m aware since we all Non-Hodgkin 509,000 266,000 243,000 that consuming walnuts helps in have cancerous cells and the food and lymphoma breast cancer, colon tumor and drinks we consume can activate such prostate cancer. The studies also cells in our body.” I then asked, Do you Oral cavity & 275,000 181,000 94,000 show decreased damage to DNA by think those substance can be prevented pharynx regular consumption of walnut. from consuming? Ms. Francis then said Ovary 186,000 0 186,000 In conclusion cancer is some- “No, because most of the substance are Pancreas 42,000 20,000 21,000 thing we could run from but really used to preserve food so is either you can’t hide. These cells are already in stop eat it or eat your own grown back Stomach 72,000 41,000 31,000 the body, we as humans need to be yard food or eat less as possi- more aware of the foods that cause ble the food that have a high cancer and this is just a few.There are People in this it, the food that fight it, and eat less risk of activating the cells.” more like; Testis 221,000 , Thyroid of the food that aid in the destruc- My final question to my world really need 535,000 , Urinary bladder 564,000 and tion of these cells. vegetarian interviewee was, to be mindful last Childhood (age 0-19) 379,000. This knowing all this information of the food they is a drastic amount of people with this what are your views? She heartless condition cancer and this is went on to say “Eat every- consume. Good not the world but just America. thing in moderation, try to nutrition is a key People in this world really need to consume little as possible, be mindful of the food they consume. drink a lot of water to flush to good health. Good nutrition is a key to good health. out the system and do a lot Foods which are rich in Vitamin C, Be of detox to clean the system.” This in- ta-carotene and Lycopene are known terview concluded that she didn’t know to protect DNA from damages. Research proves that about the substance in the food but these foods help in healing cancer. Food in which was well aware of the other substances help fight cancer cells from being activated by the found in food. World Cancer Organization 2014 on NDTV cooks Further research lead me to wonder are: how many people in the United States Apples: Apples contain quercetin, epicatechin, of America have cancer? The American anthocyanins and triterpenoids which have anti-in- Cancer Society gave records of people flammatory and antioxidant properties that help just in America with different type of to lower the risk of cancer specifically Colorectal cancer on October 25th,2013. cancers, lungs, breast and stomach cancer. This data shows the amount of people Blueberries: These are known to decrease free in America both male and female with radical damage to DNA that leads to cancer. They Some foods have been proven to help prevent also decrease the growth and stimulate self-destruc- people from getting cancer. Teen drug use is a major problem facing today’s society and journalist Jesse Bland tackles this issue head on through interviews and his own experience in his community. Teen Drug Usage In The Community The impact it has on the youth and their lives.

their peers do. This is a problem that needs to be What ways do you feel drug usage in Jesse Bland stopped. the community can be prevented? I interviewed three people to get their opin- Walking through the dark halls of ions on the impact they feel it has on teenagers Janelle - “Drug usage can be prevented Boston’s iconic Dudley station, I en- lives, the way teens can be prevent themselves in the community by informing kids countered a young black woman sitting from using drugs and why they shouldn’t be about the negative effects that drugs on the sidewalk. She was staring at the used. I first interviewed my mom, sister and my can have on their life. It is extremely footlocker store with her body against brother in law. important to tell kids about drugs at the Walgreens drug store that is heavily an early age so that they are not easily shopped by residents of the dudley Are you against influenced by their peers. It would even square community. “Five dollars,” she teen drug usage be beneficial to have teens talk to adults “Five dollars,” she begged. She was begged. She was and why? that have overcome drug usage so that barefoot, had long frizzy hair and beau- they can see the long term effects. Pro- tiful green eyes. “I wanna get high to- barefoot, had long Marilyn - “Yes, I grams should also be implemented that night and you gon’ give me the money frizzy hair, and am against teen can give kids more information, like the for it,” she said to me. I ignored her, got beautiful green drug usage. Drugs D.A.R.E. Program.” on the bus and made my way home. impair your good Drugs are a serious problem in the eyes. “I wanna get judgement skills What impact can drug usage have on a community and each and every day high tonight and and it gets you teens life in and out of school? teens are exposed to them. People into a lot of trou- who begin smoking at an early age are gon’ give me the ble. The reper- Anthony - “There is a decrease in grad- more likely to get addicted to nicotine money for it.” cussions of drug uating from high school and achieving or marijuana than those who start at usage affect other your hopes and dreams. The teen’s a later age. However, teens who learn areas of your life such as your family, future jobs, home life can become strained as their about the risks and negative effects of and other opportunities. As a retired correction- parents will lose trust and faith in their drugs are 50% less likely to be exposed al officer I have seen the effects of drug usage up child. Drugs begin to control the mind to drugs than those who have no close and have seen how difficult it is to break and promotes lack of responsibility.” knowledge on drugs. Peer pressure is these addictions. It is better to avoid drugs and one of the main reasons do not turn find a better way to utilize your time.” down drug usage. Some teens feel that the only way to fit in with the group is to join along or do the same things as or their brothers in arms. into her/his old life. However there are Our Soldiers Once a soldier enlists into the military, they those who come home and can’t sleep are expected to not only complete but excel in at night in fear that they will return to Jordan Pomare their rigorous physical, academic and surviv- war. What they don’t tell you is that not al training. The physical training can push a all veterans are fully taken care of and “It’s a wonderful opportunity to be soldier’s body to it’s limit. However, training is neither are their families. able to join the military” is what almost necessary in order to be able to handle situa- What happens if a soldier doesn’t every recruitment officer will preach to tions that may arise on the battlefield. Soldiers make it home to their family or loved you. It’s about honoring your family and need to make sure their bodies are capable of one? The military chaplain pulls up to protecting the ones that cannot defend handling the type of stress and wear which they the front door with a fresh, crisp clean themselves. They tell you about the ben- may be putting your body through during these American flags places it into your hands efits you will gain by becoming a solider times. They expect you to be able to make smart and says “Ma’am are you the mother of such as money, health care, vacations, decisions instantaneously on the battlefield due staff sergeant James Smith? Ma’am on soldier and family services. It’s almost to the high level of danger. They need to know behalf of the secretary of the United like joining an organization that can that a soldier can handle any type of situation States Army I regret to inform you one day make you into something that with the least amount of casualties (unnecessary that your son James Smith was killed you thought you could never become. deaths) in their squad or platoon. In order to in action this morning as a result of Joining the military is a decision that become a high level soldier you need to know wounds received from hostile action” will help you in the long run whether how to survive in all climates necessary. If you That mother now has a huge void in you notice now or ten years from now. cannot survive in certain climates the military her heart died without even so much The history of the United States may not assign you to a certain area or type of as a goodbye. It was the soldier’s choice military is a strong one. The men and mission where you may have been useful. A lack to go into the military and there is no women who have sacrificed their lives of preparedness academically and/or physically guarantee that you will come home so others can survive for the good of the is unacceptable by military standards. alive, but where is it written that you mission, or even for the country grows However one thing recruiters do not tell you must die? every day due to the ongoing wars the is that if you make it home there can be com- There are soldiers that have watched United States is involved in. The United plications in your readjustment to the environ- as people whom they have shared meals States military has proven time and ment that you used to know. The military does with, built bonds with die one by one time again that they will never go down not tell you that hearing a loud noise like a car on the battlefield. Being put in that situ- without a fight, no matter what. The is backfiring could possibly make you believe that ation can traumatize even the strongest what drives their soldier, the need to you back on a battlefield. There is a chance that man or women after witnessing some- survive and protect what they care for a solider can come home and readjust just fine one that they cared for die. A soldiers most, whether it be their family at home mental state is important not only for their health but for the people around them like their family or fellow com- rades. If a soldier is not mentally stable the effects could cause a lot of things to happen. If they are on the battlefield and they have a break down, they put not only their own life at risk but also that whole squad’s life at risk. It could put their families’ lives in danger if they are home and become violent and lash out towards the people they hold dear. Just because a soldier is deemed men- tally unstable doesn’t mean they do not deserve the same respect or honor we give to all other soldiers. It just means that they need us as people they were protecting to reach out and understand that they need help. They don’t need people that are going to tell them they are a disgrace or they are a waste of tax- payers’ dollars. They need doctors and people who are willing to help a solider in need. Take the time to talk with a soldier and express some gratitude for their service and other little things that Soldiers are fighting on our front lines to protect our country - they make huge sacrifices in order to make sure that we show that you care; caring can go a long stay safe. way to a soldier readjusting to home. one barrier that stops one from achieving goals. not attending college brings tears to Life’s Expectations For many the problem is the money. her eyes night and day. She sometimes This is the story of one particular senior in wonder, why does college have to be Can Fall Flat! high school who dealt with one unexpected so expensive, when most people who reality. Since freshman year in high school she graduate high school are expected to go Medgine Joseph had no second thoughts about attending college. to college. That question might not have College was what she was looking forward to, one significant answer if people gives it Life brings many challenges, some she did all she could possibly do to achieve this a thought. that appear in childhood, and some that dream of hers. Nonetheless, in the middle of her Nonetheless, this story isn’t only just comes on short notice. As a young senior year she realized how difficult attending one person’s life story but that of many child growing up your expectations are college would be, not due to her hard work nor people once were, who are, and will be not always what they turn out to be. in her academic performances nor her extra- seniors. People goes through different Nevermind that, they still are challeng- curricular activities, but due to financial needs. obstacles in life. Even so, some put their es that one has to face in everyday life. Learning such awful truth made her think how heads up high and move on with their For many of us who are, and once were she wasted her time studying to later realize life. That new life of theirs might take seniors, and have dreamt of attending what she was aiming to accomplish was nowhere one emotional route in order to accom- college and prolonging our education in near possible. It kills her every times she thinks plish what they once wanted to accom- order to live a decent life, these dreams about not attending college. The thoughts of plish. According to Mr. Street, “One don’t always turn out true. There is that thing that they should keep in mind is giving up should not be an option.”

As if the application process wasn’t hard enough, students have to contend with financial aid obstacles in order to be able to attend the colleges they worked so hard to get into. Thoughts from Jeremiah E. Burke High School’s Lindsa McIntyre Lindsa McIntyre is dedicated to improving her Ms. Lindsa McIntyre was born and raised in school and developing a community of learners at Olivier Tingue Boston. That is where she also stayed to com- the Burke. Grove Hall - Walking through the halls plete her Bachelors of Arts at Lesley College Ms. McIntyre states that the school is of Grove Hall’s Jeremiah E. Burke High and her Masters in Education curriculum at working on college readiness. How can School is a confident, charismatic, and Boston College. When she started working at the students be ready if close to 90% of energetic woman. Dressed in profes- Jeremiah E. Burke the school was in bad shape, students aren’t passing with a 3 or better sional attire with walkie talkie in hand, with horrible low graduation rates, and low level on the AP exams. With dropout rates at she exemplifies what hard work looks behavior from students. As soon as Ms. McIntyre an all time low at 5.5%, It’s imperative like throughout the long scholastic became the Headmaster at the Burke in 2009, that the Burke is doing great progress day. The Headmaster of the Burke is she turned things around and made sure that but Is it enough ? That is for us to find Lindsa McIntyre; she is committed and academic excellence, higher attendance and a out in the future. But for now Ms. it shows. proactive learning environment became second McIntyre is still roaming the hallways to The interview was scheduled to take nature at the Burke. ensure that “students are engaged and place in her office. That is the only While the Burke has evolved, it still has much are working to the best of their ability,” room in my entire four years at the work to do. Ms. McIntyre spoke to me how stu- she says. She believes in her students, Burke that I haven’t been in. One big dents thriving thanks to big help from City Year that’s what makes her a great Head- conference room then leads to anoth- and community programs like Project Reach. master. “Ms. Mac” as many refer to her er door that gives to her office. “I’m While MCAS scores has risen, Advanced Place- as - “She is my favorite person in here. only in here when I need to work on ment (AP) scores at the Burke have remained She really cares and that’s real smooth.” the computer. I don’t like being in my stagnant. Students are not achieving at the level says a tenth grader. She is an imperative office. The work is out there.” that will make them eligible for college credit. member of our school community. A neighborhood in San Paulo, Brazil separated by wealth.

Why Do the Rich and 16-year-old Darren Manning was on his way to a basketball game when he and his teammates were subjected to a police “stop-and-frisk.” Poor Live in Different New York City Drops Stop-and-Frisk Areas? Lauro Pina Marva Vieux Thursday was a historical announcement for residents of New York when Mayor Why do the rich and the poor live in differ- Blasio came in an agreement for the police department to stop practicing the racially ent areas? If you live in the city of Dorchester unconstitutional stop-and-frisk program. you will catch a lot of homeless people. For A State Supreme Court judge had ruled that the department’s stop-and-frisk violat- example if you’re walking around in the city ed the unconstitutional rights of minority citizens. New York City officials defended of Dorchester you will find a common place their policy because they said that minority residents were stopped more frequently or where there are a lot of poor people just at a higher rate because they committed more crimes. The evidence, however, was dif- hanging around such as Dudley Station, and ferent. The citizens who were stopped were innocent and mostly blacks and hispanics the Dudley Street area. Why is this such a and officers with the most cases were more likely to use force against minority citizens. big question? But if you live in Randolph or In 2010, a Times analysis found that the police department had logged nearly 12,000 Brockton you wouldn’t find as many of these stops within a single district over a four year period. The young residents in the area poor as you see in Dorchester. Why is the were forced to grow in a police state, where they would be stopped while walking and question? questioned about a crime or something they didn’t do. While interviewing Sabrina Hale, she says The relationship between a police officer with a teen my age is mistrustful, especially that the reason why the rich and the poor - CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 people live in different areas is because of their environment. She also stated another reason is because of their wealthiness based How Will LA Fix the Madness? on their city. Sabrina claims Boston has a ma- jority of black people that live in certain part Nesly Bissainthe of the city. Is it because of racism, she asks? As many people well know, the NBA is a big industry for all No one really has a answer to why this may sports around the world. As a writer, no team draws to me happen. Ms. Hale reported that Brockton and as much as the Los Angeles Lakers which has been a strug- Randolph have the majority of white people gling franchise ever since the legendary Phil Jackson has because that is mainly where the white people retired from coaching. The league is changing and like live because they may have a lot of money or - CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Why Do The Rich How Will LA Fix the and Poor Live in Madness? Different Areas? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 - everything else it’s evolving which in ways the NBA has never seen before. In history, to change is making a lot of money. During the NBA teams outcome the weight use to be on the interview Sabrina was also asked what head coach plus coaching staff, but now team caused the rich and the poor to live in owners are hiring general managers to do all the different cities? Ms. Hale answered that dirty work. This work consists of finding talent it is caused by segregation and social to help NBA superstar’s struggle teams that class because the rich and poor people really need it. didn’t probably have many choices to Last few years, the Lakers have been on top stay where they may have wanted to until the last two seasons when they hired Mike stay. Do you think it is based on how D. Antoni, who runs a run and gun offense and a rich and poor you are? She answered very fast game. No doubt it’s been labeled a great no, because it just based on either how scheme but it should only be ran with young much money you can afford to live in players- not players who have put in 15 years an area because some areas are very Kobe Bryant heads for the hoop. plus, because their bodies are not going to be costly and it may be based on your capable to do so. As NBA players they face what into his 17th season as a Los Angeles income. Ms. Hale also stated that a lot they call in sports ‘’high milage.’’ For example, Laker. of people tend to earn a lot of loans. players like Kobe Bryant who’s arguably the Lak- As he stated in a press conference 3 As reporter Marva claims, she thinks ers biggest superstar to ever wear a Laker jersey. weeks ago, ‘’Changes are going have to the rich and the poor live in different Through all the hard work he has accomplished be made, get new players who can run areas because based on their their color at age 35, he’s been playing at a high level since the offense effectively or hire a new or how much money they may have, 16 years of age plus skipping college and going coach to fix this madness.’’ This upcom- because it is very hard to find places straight to the NBA. He’s considered ‘’high mile- ing year should be interesting. to live with high and low income in age.’’ Not only does he still play but he’s going different areas. lence doesn’t exist was wrong,” said Sara Mendes no excuse for abuse.” Domestic Violence who was abused by her partner, and informed I would say that the abuse was mostly people that in this case like domestic violence back then, because when I grew up in Abusive you should not be ashamed or have fears be- women were not experiencing abuse as cause the abuser can use shame to keep you in much as before. There was still beating Relationships in an abusive relationship . According to Fortes because I’ve seen or heard of it but I many women don’t understand what constitutes never experienced that situation. Some Cape Verde domestic violence and awareness of the issue. would say that the situation of domes- ”Domestic violence is a big issue and people are tic violence is overrated now in Cape Melissa Monteiro just afraid to accept the fact that it can be very Verde, but it’s still happening to some Elsa Fortes, the coordinator of the difficult for them.” Shame and fear women. I once saw a women National Assistance Network for Vic- silence many victims. Shame and being beat by their partner, tims said, “In Cape Verde they think However, some people believe and it didn’t look so good for that the situation with regards to do- that the solution to the problem is a fear silence them because they were in the mestic violence is worrying and difficult complex one, and it will only be made many victims. United States and you can’t to solve,” because it’s been hard espe- possible with the raising of awareness hit a woman because you’ll cially for a family. Domestic violence of society in general and the involve- go to jail, but if it was in my is a behavior used by one person in a ment of everyone. “He doesn’t have to hit you country it would of been like it was relationship to control the other. It is a for it to be abuse.” Mendes says, he can degrade, nothing because there is no law that problem that has the same spectrum on humiliate, blame, curse, manipulate, or try to you can’t abuse your partner. If there worldwide level, but in a country like control you, and it still domestic violence. Do- was that same law in my country that is Cape Verde is more closely related to mestic violence strikes all ages, cultural, ethnic, in the United States, no woman would cultural aspects, characterized by chau- religious groups and social classes. have been domestically abused. There vinism. Fortes says, violence is never Finally, domestic violence crimes are often shouldn’t be a reason for your partner the answer. If you wish to have what labeled crimes of silence, because of low report- to abuse you when you’re in a relation- you want in life, you must focus on the ing rates and social discomfort with their public ship. Women should step up and not dream. If you focus on your dream, the discussion. Know that no matter what abuser let any man abuse them. Cape Verdean pain and fears will disappear. says or does, no one deserves to be hurt physical- women should fight for themselves to “Anyone who thought domestic vio- ly, sexually or emotionally. Fortes said, “There is stop domestic violence. NYC Drops Students Tell All: Why Do High Schoolers Stop-and-Frisk Drop Out? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 - Romario Gomes for minority youth having the knowl- Teenagers who drop out of high school have edge of police abusing their power. no future. Last year many students dropped This police treatment makes them feel out, increasing 25% of the student in the Boston somewhat uncomfortable walking Public Schools. Many students drop out because on the streets of New York, knowing of events that happen outside of school. Some they would be stopped at any time and girls become pregnant. Some students get swept questioned by an officer. The way the up in street life at night and can’t get up in the police treat innocent, minority citizens, morning to go to school. Absenteeism is a prob- though, has been exposed by the social lem; money is a problem, as is the desire to join media. gang. Some student’s work to support members A former resident of New York of their families, high school drops out is often a named Oliver Haydock, a history bad influence for the community. Without a high teacher, had an conflicted opinion on school diploma, future employments prospects The rates of students who do not complete high the issue saying “ People have the right are not good. school is worryingly high. to protect themselves at any time. But Children start schools when they are six years When they see their friends with a for a police officer to stop someone and old and when they grow up they start doing diploma they and remember how search them without a warrant violates bad things. Some girls dropout important school is. In someone’s privacy and goes against because of pregnancy. They have Absenteeism is a the future if these young their 14th Amendment Rights.” to drop out of school so that they problem; money dropouts don’t have a Mr. Bratton, the Police Commis- can to take care of their kids. Teen is a problem, as is high school diploma it sioner, who his entire career has been pregnancy leads to a numbers of will be complicated for known for good community relations, girls without high school diplo- the desire to join a them to find a job. remarks that, “We will not break the mas, which adds poverty in the gang. Some students Many dropouts are law to enforce the law.” The police community. involved in gang activity department may fear that new policies Absenteeism is a big problem in work to support because they think what about “Stop and Frisk” will make their the student’s lives because when members of their they are doing is better job more difficult to do their duty. But they are absent they lose new families. than going to school and it is more important to understand and materials that teachers have given getting their education. respect the residents’ privacy and rights out. Some students drop out In 2011 three of my because it the constitutional law that all because they think the classes are too difficult. friends decided to drop out and get in- people are innocent until proven guilty, Some are lazy and don’t wake up in the morning volved in gangs. For them was this bet and it is the people united that make a to go to school. Some are absent because they are country civilized. not interested in going to school and learning. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

made the finals many times, but could not get a Not looking at Lebron’s side of the story, Forget His ring. So everyone blamed Lebron James every the people forgot Lebron James’ hard time the Cavs lost in the finals. When all in reali- work and dedication. Dedication ty, they wanted Lebron to do it by himself. When Lebron decided to leave the Cleveland Raheem Furtado Cavs it was like throwing a burger in the frying pan, Lebron was the center of attention but not Akron, Ohio a small city in a big in a good way. The people of Ohio were angry to state. Kinda like a pepperoni on a large the point that they didn’t want to see anything pizza. There were a lot of tests you that reminded them of Lebron. This was the had to go through in order to get to most stressful part of Lebron’s basketball career. through the toppings if you grew up The people of Ohio were mad at the fact that you there. Lebron James was one of a kind would give up on your home state team over los- from the West side of Akron. Like a ing in finals, but he felt different. People of Ohio breed of royal blood, Lebron came out a felt that you should at least win your firstring king in basketball. Coming straight out with your home state team. So the people of of high school to the NBA from Saint Cleveland, Ohio were burning his jersey all over Marie High School was a big challenge. the city when his number was 23. Lebron was Lebron James’ move to a new team caused outrage Playing for the Cavs for 7 years, Lebron being called all types of names, mostly traitor. among his old fans. Students Tell All: Why Do High Schoolers Drop Out?

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 - ter than go to school and getting their I dropped out so I can help my mom with bills diploma. They were excited because and I can buy my stuff that I need. So I don’t they got jobs and were earning money. have to depend on my parents. But you know There are thousands of high school stu- that there are a lot of dropouts that are involved dents who drop out before receive their in gangs and drugs that don’t think school is im- high school diploma. portant but I’m doing something that get money Some dropouts are intelligent but and I have experience too so work is going to they dropouts because after running help me a lot.” into many obstacles they give up. Stu- Finally, I consider my friend that dropped out dents go to school for better life and ed- of high school in 2010. He went to the Burke ucation so they can be successful. Some when he was in school. His name is Elton Fortes. dropouts have to support the family. I start asking question of him. Why did you The rent is too expensive for only one dropped out? His answer: person to pay it. “I dropped out of high school because when I Dropouts affect the community was in high school no one helped me especially because some cause great violence; one particular teacher. She’s the one who made people would be scared to live in these me drop out when I was in school. Every time bad neighborhoods. she tried to get me in trouble - even How does today’s music rate against the tracks of Students who pass by “I know that drop- when something very small hap- the Golden Age of hip hop? gangs on their ways to ping out is not a pened in school she’d give me sus- school get scared. The good idea. I found pension, so I was so nervous and Hip-Hop/Rap is gang’s members try to scared to do something bad with convince the students this work I’m on, but her I realized that I have to drop Not Hip-Hop/Rap to not still in school, to if everyone dropped out and go to work. Look, now I’m drop out. And because happy with my work and my kid. Jordan Jackson classes are hard some out of school, then Are you thinking that’s right?” The Hip-hop/rap culture has been students give up. Also together we have no Teenagers that drop out of around for decades, its orgins trace when they work and future.” schools have no way to succeed, back to N.Y.C (NewYork city) late 70s. earn money they think and they will have no way to A Jamaican immigrant rapper/D.J. who that school is not that support their families when they goes by the name of Kool Herc is one important because they are working, grow up. Many teenagers drop out because of of hip-hops first rapper. Kool Herc and don’t think of their future. drugs, gangs, bad community, and some of them started saying simple raps at parties that I have interviewed some of my dropping out to work and help family. Today in eventually evolved into a music genre. friends that dropped out of high the world many people are drop out of school. The late 80s and 90’s is considered the school. One of them is Edson Pontes High school dropouts affect the whole commu- golden age of Hip-hop and rap. Why it he dropped out from high school when nity because a lot people that drop out of school is considered the golden age is because he was in 10th grade in Boston inter- make poverty a bigger problem because they many artist were introducing individ- national high school. Asked him why can’t find a job to support him or herself or a ual sounds that represented their com- you he dropped out, he responds. “I family. Without a high school diploma there is munity and where they are from, they dropped out of school because I want to no way possible to have a good future. didn’t care about commercializing their work and make money because without music they were focused on delivering money we are no one. Imagine that a message through their music. At this people going to school for 12 years then time complex word play was also devel- to wait to go to college that’s too much. oped created by many emcees (rappers) I prefer staying in my job and earning like Ghostface Killah, KRS-One, Das $16 per hour.” The second question EFX and Nas etc… Every artist at that that I asked him is: Do you think that time was different. Today, rap and dropped out is the best way to succeed? hip-hop is all about trends with no And he stops and thought. Them he important message. Nas is a well known responded, “I know that dropping out is rapper in the music industry. His album not a good idea. I found this work I’m Illmatic has a reputation for being one on in but if everyone dropped out of School’s increasing concern with testing may contribute to of the best albums of all times. school then together we have no future. student’s difficulty achieving. In a interview by blackamericaweb. com Nas stated, “The socially con- scious stuff can come off sometimes as Chiraq’s Drill Music Drill Music’s History preachy, so a lot of people tend to stay away from it. It ain’t their bag. That’s Keon Caldwell Glenroy not what they do but still they kind of have some artistic responsibility to do Chicago Drill music is a big thing in the Chicago, the state that’s referred to as more than what’s the latest trend.” Nas music industry. It has a lot of impact on the the murder capital of the United States, is not the only one who feels that hip- youth all around the world in many ways. I but to the artists of drill music, it’s re- hop and rap focuses mostly on fashion interviewed a classmate, Raheem Furtado, who ferred to as Chiraq. trends. Another artist who used to rap described the impact drill music has on the The artists of Chiraq use their music in K.M.D today goes by the name of youth, motivating them to pick up weapons to express their everyday life. “So much Doom, or by whoever he collaborates and commit violent crimes. Thom- money keep coming I get it with, explains his reason for the mask as Marton, a news reporter who Drill music like what I’ma do with that he wears. He said he wears the mask hosted a documentary on Drill shows the every but choppers and clips hold because hip-hop and rap focuses on ev- music, explained that the music is a hunnid, now what I’ma do erything except for what it really stands based on teenage rap talking about day life of young with that wonder who I’ma for. All of the focus is on the clothes killing people and dissing other men and women shoot with that ride through you wear, the car you drive, how much hoods, etc. living in Chicago. the 8 block and the Rugers money you have, all the way to the Before it was called Drill music, clap call up jdot, broad day point where they talk about the drugs ‘‘It was called Dead music because It’s a hip hop face shot hollow make his you choose to put in your body. Doom everything they’re talking about is based on true face drop knock his noodles is trying to sent a personal message like they’re shooting guns, people back.” These are lyrics from through the mask and that message is dying every day,’’ said a young Chi- stories. drill artist Lil Herb’s song “At to only focus on the music. Now, that’s cago native named Young Chop, the Light.” The rap “At the a message a lot of people can relate to, who makes beats for famous rappers. Raheem Light” portrays the gang violence in Chi- especially me. Furtado described drill music as “very violent cago. Lil Herb is a member of the Black P Most artist today copy other artists and a bad influence on young children.’’ Also, Stone gang in Chicago. style. Instead of learning from other art- before Drill music, it was their slang in a sort Drill music is a type of hip hop origi- ists craft they copy it which is why every of way, it was what they saw. Drill music got nating from young South Side Chicago rapper today sounds sounds-a-like. on the map by a local Chicago rapper, Chief rappers and producers. Drill is defined Underground hip-hop/rap music was Keef. He was 17 at the time, making rap videos by its violent lyrical content and influ- created right after the golden age which at home where he was on house arrest. His hit enced beats. Drill broke into mainstream was somewhere between,1999-2000. song, “I Don’t Like” became a hit all around in mid 2012. Chief Keef and other drill Underground rap/hip-hop is music the globe, and since then Drill music got big. rappers attracted controversy for their that is not mainstream (played on the Chicago Drill music is now in the industry graphic lyrical content and the scene was radio). The reason why people say it and I don’t think it’s going anywhere. There spotlighted for its association with crime is better than mainstream music is are more rappers upcoming: Lil durk, Fredo, in Chicago. because each artist makes different Santana, Lil Herb and many more. During the Drill music shows the everyday life of music from each other, plus there is interview with Raheem Furtado, after explain- young men and women living in Chica- more work ethnicity. Personally, I enjoy ing how drill music brings violence and death, go. It’s a hip hop based on true stories. underground rap/hip-hop music way he expresses how the music makes him feel Drill music music is a biography or diary more than mainstream music. It is just calm. In spite of how drill music is violent and of every rap artist that performs it, also not fair that most talented underground it talks about death, it brings some people to a it’s a means to help make a better life for artist don’t get a chance to be played on place of freedom and relaxation. themselves - this is the true meaning the radio unless they talk about fashion, behind drill music. woman, money, and murder. On the other hand, there are a few great main- stream artists that separate themselves from other mainstream artists by just being themselves like Kendrick Lamar and Isaiah Rashad, rappers that both rap for T.D.E. (Top Dawg Entertain- ment). Rap and hip-hop have taken a huge turn; it’s slowly changing into something that could possibly end the music genre, like disco. The bottom line is that the golden age of Hip-hop and rap will forever be remembered as golden and more. Lil Herb is an up-and-coming big name in Drill music, a style of rap coming out of Chicago, Illinois. care if his girlfriend is Black, White, or Asian. He just pays attention to their chemistry and vibe. His perception of relationships is valid enough to con- struct a healthy relationship and isn’t in any way based off of a cartoon, movie or definition on what love is or how the two people should act together in a relationship. Sean, another young man, agrees, he doesn’t base relationships off of sexual attraction or the media’s definition of what a “ good” couple should look like. When asked “Could you do better?” he replied saying, “So- ciety tells me I can but if I compare and contrast, basically break down the facts with my imagination, then my best bet at internal happiness is better reached if I’m with a woman with true qualities and personality as opposed to a model broad with a perfect body and flawless Society’s concern with having a relationship that matches up to a “fairy tale” definition can lead to dissatisfaction and face.” He realizes that a woman of high disappointment as reality fails to live up to a “happily ever after.” standards most likely won’t keep him happy forever and always. The media’s definition and everyone else’s idea on Relationships: Reality or Happily Ever After? what makes a healthy relationship isn’t valid to him, he appreciates women Anniee Cash for more than how they look, it’s much deeper. “The hairy wild eyed beast suddenly with the be. Now Jessie has a fantasy image as Couples who build their relationships teardrop from the woman he loves, turned back well, she believes that she can or should off of pure lust usually and most likely into the handsome prince he once was.” be able to mold her boyfriend into the will end before they even start, which This is the fairy tale ending of my favorite guy she wants to spend the rest of her is why women and men who still view childhood movie but it also highlights the fairy- life with. When asked “If you know he their love life as a fairy tale are either tale thinking process that many of us develop in is cheating or is unloyal, why do you single again or still in a desperate un- our adolescence. This thinking process suggests stay?” her response was, “I’m loyal so fulfilling relationship. The way I see it, one person can change or improve thats all that really mat- because there was no genuine interest the other then live happily ever [Andrew’s] percep- ters, I love him”. Jessie’s or no real spark to ever begin with their after. This belief often influences view on relationships relationships lacked communication many relationships, and is also a tion of relationships are also based off of and trust. That’s why the men and major reason youth relationships is valid enough to fairy tales. The fact that women who approached their relation- fall apart. However, those who she has a boyfriend that ship with a genuine insight and certain have a more honest approach in construct a healthy cheats on her and she view on reality, they have been able to their relationships don’t so much relationship and isn’t knows proves how much either stay together the longest or are believe in that fairy tale setting of an mental toll fairy still together strong. and might have a better chance at in any way based off tales really have over the actually living that “fairy tale” life. of a cartoon, movie majority of women as Research shows that 50% of or definition on what opposed to men. young adults between 16-25 be- While the other 50% lieve in this “Happily Ever After” love is. is more realistic when love. These people usually use asked “What attracts you looks, high sex appeal and other similar charac- to your boyfriend/girlfriend?” Andrew teristics when describing why they are attracted answers saying, “It’s her breath, the way to their significant other. For instance, Eleaa she talks, the way she makes me feel wants a guy who is tall, athletic and charming. like I’m a king - and her loyalty.” The When asked why, she replied, “because that’s rough percentage of youth who have a how I imagine my lover, perfect.” She wants a genuine insight on their own love life highschool love to marry and have children with. are more well rounded and certain than No realistic plan, just a perfect thought on how the other percentage who still believe in Sometimes there’s no telling whether Prince she wants her life to look and the way it should fairy tales. For example, Ethan doesn’t Charming will just end up being a slimy frog. and his friends enjoying the night. But the guy Tragedy: who had been in jail with Oscar didn’t care. Top 5 Things To Do Someone reported the fight and that’s when the The Story of BART Police came. The trauma of the murder Before You Die occurred and that’s when Oscar and his friends Oscar Grant became tragic victims. Oscar Grant, twenty-two years old, had been Shaq Johnson Markeyah Dixon born at the HIghland Hopistal where he also “It’s a bucket list basically.” died. Grant began to get into trouble at the age Such a quote came from one of my African American Oscar Grant was of 17 and was a young father. As he got older, interviewees. Even though it was such shot tod eath at Fruitvale Station in he became an ex-con, a former drug dealer and a question to get more words out of my Oakland, California by the BART Police often acted before he thought. he tried to temper interviewee. It was something about the on New Years Eve 2009. I did not know himself, to grow up, and he had an affair with response that my interviewee gave me who Oscar was, but watching the doc- another woman other than the mother of his that was very interesting. umentary about the day he died made child, Sophia, but he was determined to be with The first thing my interviewee wanted me look deep into what really happened her forever and become a real father to their four to do before they died was go to Hawaii, that night. The death of year old daughter, Tatiana. and that was something my interviewee Oscar affected people Oscar’s death really The day that Oscar died he wanted to do because they wanted to in California, others drove to work, actually to the see the beautiful waters of Hawaii. The outside the GOlden affected me, California, supermarket where he used second thing they wanted to do - and State and me because he and people all over to work before he was fired it seemed random and took me by sur- was African American, the world because we for being late too many times. prise - was to lick his elbow. Now, even unarmed and doing Things went badly at the store. though everyone knows it’s an impossi- nothing wrong before look at him as family, Oscar felt as if selling drugs ble thing to do, the person will probably he was shot. Yes, months one of us, an African was goingt o pay the bills. He keep trying to do it until they die. before his death Oscar was reminded by his mother’s The third thing my interviewee told had been disrespectful American. Look at him visit in jail, knowing that it was me they wanted to do before they died and got into trouble with as your brother, cousin, her last. to was to get an authograph from his the law but at the end uncle or father. How The BART Police overreact- favorite actor, Ashton Kutcher. One of the day he was still ed that night and Oscar and movie he said that Ashton Kutcher real- hman and didn’t deserve would you have dealt his friends didn’t deserve to be ly caught his attention in was the movie to be shot. What led to with it? treated the way that they did. Butterfly Effect - funny thing about that Oscar’s death was that Oscar’s death really affected is that I also really loved that movie. he got into an altercation with another me, California, and people all over the world The fourth thing my interviewee male on the train when he noticed he because we look at him as family, one of us, an wanted to do before he died was some- had been in jail with him before, Oscar African American. Look at him as your brother, thing very emotional, something very and his friends got into a fight with cousin, uncle, or father. How would you have spiritual - it really caught my attention the other male and the people he was dealt with it? We are a family and nobody will - and it was to go meditate in San Fran- with. Before the fight started, Oscar was ever forget about Oscar Grant or what happened cisco with a traditional Buddhist monk. saying that it wasn’t the right time for a to him and his friends that night. He said he wants to learn techniques fight because he had been with Sophia that could help his health. The fifth and last thing he wanted to do was to get a tombstone for his mother’s grave. Out of all the five things, I think this one was the most important. It’s clear that he wants to help the dead before he becomes the dead.

Creating a bucket list of things to do in life can be Many members of the community came together to mourn Oscar’s passing, creating this beautiful monument to his satisfying and can feel like a challenge to go out and life and his memory. accomplish what you want! How can this violence in our neighborhoods end?

Young Blood: Youth Protesters run from tear gas during a protest in the capital in February 2014. Violence in Boston Violent Protests in Venezuela Victoria Fisher Alondra Pena As of April 14, 2014, Boston’s homicide Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America. Venezuela is rate has risen to a body count of 19. It’s among the most urbanized countries in Latin America, the vast majority of Venezu- sad to say that most of those lives lost be- elans live in the cities of the north, especially in Caracas, which is the largest city in longed to young people, too young to have Venezuela. Protest ranks grow broader in Venezuela. succumbed to a violent death. It’s time In early 2014, a series of protests and political demonstrations occurred through- to take this matter much more seriously. out Venezuela. The protests erupted largely as a result of the high levels of criminal Unfortunately it took me losing someone violence, inflation, and chronic scarcity of basic goods. close to my family to realize. Tibisay, a mother who moved from Venezuela to Boston, says, “We want freedom!” July 4th, 2011 shots rang out around the She is very concerned with everything that is happening in Venezuela, and barely corner from my home. A seventeen year- knows how her family is over there in Venezuela. old boy lay on the sidewalk bleeding in Students were the first to protest, but they were soon joined by Leopoldo Lopez his father’s arms suffering from a gunshot and Maria Corina Machado, main political figures in the movement. The protests wound to the chest. Helpless and afraid. come less than a year after the death of Hugo Chávez and present the biggest chal July 4th, 2011, 9:30pm, my mother calls - CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 me to the phone. It’s my brother. He’s crying. “Why are you crying?” He says “Its James…he’s gone! They shot him!” Teen Center is Beacon of Hope Too many young friends, family, and Aderito De Pina neighbors have and continue to fall victim to teen violence. Too much young blood On Bowdoin Street in Dorchester, surrounded by a com- has been drawn, and it hits closer and munity stricken by violence, the Teen Center at Saint Peter’s closer to home everyday. We know it’s a church is a beacon of hope. The Teen Center is an organiza- problem, yet we as a community aren’t tion with hundred students, united under one goal: to learn doing enough to create change among and to be successful. At the Teen Center, the organization’s faculty offers academic support, college advice, sport activ - CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 - CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Young Blood: Youth Teen Center is Violence in Boston Beacon of Hope

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 - young people. We live in a generation ities, and technology guidance. that sees violence as the way to solve Students are also offered field differences between one another. We trip opportunities and external have to eliminate this toxic way of activities among other real world thinking. Teach each other to love and networking. As the Teen Center respect one another, not to fight and states, “our mission is to provide hate our peers. education, enrichment, lead- I asked my classmates what they felt ership development and recre- about the recent homicides throughout ational activities to adolescents our city. They said, “Its really sad, all in the mid-Dorchester corridor.” of these people are so young and have All this support leads students lives ahead of them. They’re just putting into advancing their academic study or pursu- reason to wake up every morning with them to waste and it’s sad.” Another ing a dream career. For me, it is not just a place a smile. Being part of an organization responded with, “All I can do is think to do my homework and to talk about college. that is leading people forward to reach of the parents and family of the victims; The Teen Center means much more. The Teen their goal gives me the strength to do because they’re the one’s suffering in Center at Saint Peter’s is where I hang out, make my best. the end”. friends, and find my strengths. The center is the In search of students who are suc- I believe the only way to put an end center of my life outside of school. cessful through this program, I met to this senseless violence is to engage As I was talking with one of the organization’s Irlando Goncalves; he was a young our young people in something pos- faculty, Joao Dos Santos, I found some interest- troublemaker who had been in to a lot itive. Opening up opportunities like ing facts about the program. Teen Center started difficulty, but then he got involved into affordable schooling and jobs will keep in 2001 as just a basement and gymnasium. The the Teen Center program. As he states, our teens out of harm’s way. center was originally only open to high school “being a member of this program students, then the Teen Center started recruit- changed my whole perspective.” Good ing middle school students. At the Teen Center, changes have come into his life when families are offered English lessons and a variety he decided to join the program and to of other supports. Within the last decade, a large help himself. The Teen Center can help number of Cape Verdeans have immigrated others achieve their goals as well. to the United States (Boston, specifically the The Teen Center is planning to reach Dorchester area). When the immigrants first more people with its services and help arrive in the United States they do not know more students get into college. Every any English. The Teen Center offers translation year, the number of students attending services to new families in the community to the program is increasing. The number ease their transition on help them feel welcomed of families benefiting from the Teen in the community. The Teen Center is open Center is increasing as are the com- five days a week and many students come after munity services available to students school. Peer leaders are always available to help and families. The program is expecting us with any family or school issues. The base- to have a total of 200 students in the ment and gymnasium are still used for the Teen next few years. More volunteers will be Center, but now the after school program has needed to support the middle school expanded to the entire four story building. and high school students. The after-school program has benefited nu- Sometimes, I wonder where I would merous students and families in both academic be without the Teen Center. When I and professional careers. As a newcomers in the came into the United States two years United States, I did not know any place to hang- ago, my English skills were not that out and have fun in a safe, positive environment good. I did not know anything about that keeps students out of trouble and off the my new city. The Teen Center gave me streets. Through the Teen Center I have gotten a community, opportunities and a place the chance to visit many beautiful places, meet to go after school. The Teen Center new people, try different activities, and play offered great help in the college process. sports like soccer, boxing, and basketball with The center kept me off the streets. Be- Youth living in the city of Chicago protest the my friends. For me, being a member of the Teen cause of the Teen Center, I have a real violence in their neighborhoods. Center is more than a pleasure. The center is a future. Violent Protests Jeremiah E. Burke High School: Then & Now in Venezuela Alex Rosa

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 - Your history can make you look bad in the future. Jeremiah E. Burke High School has a lenge to Venezuela’s new president, reputation based on its history. A long time ago Nicolás Maduro. Maduro calls the most students felt like the Burke wasn’t a safe en- protesters fascists who are conducting vironment: everything was out of control. I asked a coup against his government. He re- Mr. Thomas, a member of the Burke staff, “What fuses to acknowledge their complaints makes people think that the Burke is a bad and instead he focuses on the violence school? He says, “things from the past, which linked to the unrest. Venezuela has the include gang members, which caused a lot of fifth highest murder rate in the world, distractions.” This quote show that Burke had a and crime in many urban centres. Col- reputation as a bad school a long time ago. Later, lege students started protesting after a Mr. Manny, another member of the Burke staff, The Jeremiah E. Burke High School as it is today beauty queen called Monica Spears died said that a long time ago, he heard that “students of a gunshot. These protests are a result were not going to succeed, and also “that Burke need help. of high levels of criminal violence. had a bad reputation.” Basically this quote is Burke is a school with so many oppor- Protesters burned tires and threw demonstrating that Burke had a certain tunities, but some students rocks at guardsmen they were break- reputation in the community. Many People from don’t take advantage of it, ing into houses and hurting people by students viewed it as a bad school. But and not all of the students kicking and beating them up. Burke High School is one of the best outside the know the benefits available Altagracias Pena, 20, a college student high schol in the city of Boston. As a school judge to them. Some students lack says that she “can’t find any personal student here, I am happy to say that I the Burke for motivation and in the end products or even food to buy all over am a Burke Student. are not able to graduate. This Venezuela.” She also comments by Today at Jeremiah E. Burke High what it was, decreases our graduation phone that she has lost many days of School there’s a total of 697 students. not for what it rate. People cannot compare class and some teachers haven’t even Now at Burke, each student has many today’s Burke with Burke gone to school to teach because of the opportunities to take advanced courses is right now. from a long time ago. protest. and exams.The student body makeup is In addition, Burke is a Many innocent people have lost their 50 percent female and 50 percent male, and the school with many opportunities and lives fighting for a better Venezuela be- total minority is 99 percent. People from outside also a great school that has prepared me cause of tear gases and shotgun fires. A the school judge the Burke for what it was, not for college. People must stop judging guardsmen responded with tear gas and for what it is right now. At Burke High School, the Burke High School from its history, shotgun fire, leaving a man bleeding students who failed their first test have the and must start seeing it for its amazing in a doorway. Two other people were opportunity to retake the same test in addition accomplishments in preparing students killed; they fell from a roof after guards- to get a better grade. Many teachers stay after to be active citizens in society. men shot tear gas at them. school almost every day to help students who How Does a Depressed Person See the World? a deep sadness, and frustration for an undeter- sensitively and in a deep way. “When Henrique Da Veiga mined period of time. I was depressed I was able to take my This afternoon, I spoke with Nelson People who suffer from depression behave dif- time and reflect about every single Fortes, a senior at Jeremiah E. Burke ferently according to the situation. Sometimes a thing.” Fortes explains that during the High School in Boston. He was the person who feels depressed wants attention, and depressed period he could think more right person to choose for this study sometimes the person just want to isolate himself and try to find all the possible solution due to his experience living with de- and be alone to try to get back at normal on their for his problem, and for the entire pression. own. This mental crisis could be characterized as world. Depression can cause a wish Everybody agrees that the world we a period when people really use their brains for of attention on a person. If the person live now is not the same as times past. deep thoughts. Unfortunately, depression only doesn’t get the desired attention, it can We now have innovations that gave our brings negative thoughts, but from these nega- make him go deeper in him depression world a new face and heart. Based on tive thoughts it can create reasonable ideas about and be more thoughtful about why he is that, the objective of this article is to many topics as social exclusion, bullying, family not getting the attention that he hopes show how a depressed person sees the abandoment and many more world issues. for from those close to him. Also the world. Depression is a mental disorder Nelson Fortes was sure to state that a per- person depressed might choose to be that changes the mood of the person to turbed person can very well analyze situations - CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 How Does a Cape Verde Culture

Depressed Person Djesica Pontes The language that I grew up with is Cape See the World? Verdean. It is a beautiful language from a beauti- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 - ful country. Cape Verde is an island off the Coast of Africa. At one time, Portugal invaded the is- alone in peace during his depressed land and made it a colony. Then Amilcar Cabral period. This can be a problem if the helped Cape Verde become free from the Por- Albert E. Einstein is known as one of the fathers of people who care about him wants to tuguese. Many people in Cape Verde now speak modern physics. help, but he at least two languages, Portuguese and Criolo. “My thoughts wants to be left Criolo is the official language of the island. The Beauty during the alone. These Many countries have different cultures. Cape situations will Verde, too, has its own culture. People there depressed lead the person work hard and are friendly with each other and of Physics period made to create a type with people who visit the Island. The people in Alicia Lima of judgement Cape Verde are very proud of their language. The me make hard of the world language in Cape Verde is very different because Did you ever stand at top of a moun- decisions, but around them. when people speak Cape Verdean or Criolo, it tain and wonder why everything is the correct ones That’s how sounds different from other languages. Some way it is? Wonder why a rock would fall they develop people like the way we talk, but other people if you throw it, why it gets dark, how that I don’t thoughts about think our language is difficult to understand you see other people, why you see the regret.” people and the or difficult to learn. Our language is different moon, why you do not feel the Earth’s world: not how because some people think that it is mixing lan- rotation, why you do not fall into space, they wish things to be, but how they guages, but Cape Verdean is a separate language. how you receive the heat from the sun, should be. In a deep voice and with a Although Cape Verde has two types of and is it possible to turn off the sun? sincere look, Fortes says, “My thoughts language, Criolo and Portuguese, they both There are millions, billions of questions during the depressed period made me are different. I’m proud to be Cape Verde and you would ask, but you would not have make hard decisions, but correct ones to talk that language. I feel great when I speak answers without physics. Physics is that I don’t regret.” the language because I feel like I represent my like a balloon-the more you blow, the He shares with us that he compared culture, and it is a useful language to speak. bigger it becomes. When you ask more the entire world with the people in his When I speak Cape Verde Criolo, I feel proud questions, you increase the amount of surrounding. With the wish to isolate of that country. I came from Cape Verde to the the unknown. It is wonderful to observe he was trying to have some time to US to get a good education here and because the balloon’s growth. As Dr. Goldner, an understand why people do bad things I want to be doctor, but I will never forget the ocean physicist and former consultant that they shouldn’t. One of the things language of Cape Verde. In Cape Verde, many for NASA says, “We do not even know he thought about was that people people travel to another country. They come what is possible for us to know and didn’t care about him, which made to the United States, but they don’t forget their what is not. It is unbelievable how little him more sad . Nelson made a con- language. Many people don’t like us to speak the w e k n ow.” nection between the behavior of the Cape Verde language because they think that we We should value and keep studying people around him and the rest of the should use English in the United States. physics because it gives the answers world. His depression led him to big Some people think that learning to speak about the universe, our existence, our and accurate analysis. He saw the world that language is difficult, but it is easy to speak daily life: about everything. But in as a the same that he always saw it just and understand this language. I interviewed a order to do that, we need to encourage in a different context and filter. Fortes’ teacher that speaks just English. Her name is Ms. students to become part of a physics depression help him focus on under- Wender. She said that it used to be very difficult society, make them understand how standing why people are losing import- to be with students that are speaking only the physics is amazing, and allow them to ant values, and are distracted so easily Cape Verde language because sometime she explore their imagination. by less important things. didn’t always understand what they were saying. First, a physics class should be active She also said that she has now spent more time and fun. It should be a class that allows with the students and she has learned to speak students to share their imagination. a little of the Cape Verde language. She said she It should be a class of exchanging loves to be with Cape Verdean students and to ideas between teacher and students. learn their language. Interviewing a wide range of diverse I’m very proud of my country and I hope I students about what science classes they will always remember that language. Some day I like indicates that most of the students want to go back to my country and help people tend to like Chemistry and Biology Depression negatively affects a person’s view on life. that need care and medicine. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 - Monteiro, says that the students’ “enthusiasm not take physics, so we can not judge more than Physics. One of the senior level is very low.” They have “neutral attitude” if they would like or hate physics. The in Burke High School, Carla Lobo, toward physics, and they think “physics is availability of physics is extremely poor says, “I never understood physics even hard”, he says. As he says, students take phys- compared with other classes. In Cabo though I am good at math.” This answer ics “because it is a requirement” and they do it Verde, there are groups of students who is really remarkable because among “just for grades.” The teacher says that students’ love physics but they do not keep study- those students that were interviewed, “lack of background” in the subject make them ing physics due to the lack of resources, the students that love math tend to like not list physics among their favorite classes. As people to encourage them and avail- physics. Djany Gomes, who loves math, the teacher says, “they do not have physics in ability of books. The physics lovers are said, “I love physics because it involves their mind, they have other things in mind.” All misrepresented because a huge amount calculations, and the interesting part these factors make physics seem hard because of smart kids are not exposed to phys- of math such as calculus. Math makes students will not have any great achievement ics. We need to improve the availability physics easier to me.” What is Carla Teachers need to in the class. They just of physics all around the world because problem that makes her hate physics? create more physics physics is really important. We need to After asking Carla, how the teacher ex- show students haters instead of lovers. let all students explore their imagina- plained the concepts, says, “The teacher examples of how For example one of my tion. would just talk from the beginning to teachers, Ms. Harbeson, Physics is the source of the answers the end of the class. He used to just physics applies says “I never took phys- for the vast majority of our questions. It “explain” the physics theory, but in that to real life, not ics. I always thought is really beautiful and awesome. Sitting class we never did calculations which I just theory. physics was difficult down to learn physics is like dream- think would make that class more alive.” because I saw myself as ing awake that you are flying in space. There is a correlation between the way bad in science and math.” This clearly shows that Physics gives us our freedom because the teacher presents physics concepts students need to be encouraged to think that in physics you can think anything. We and the students’ attitude toward the they are very smart and that with their confi- are allowed to create our own world. class. A physics teacher at Burke High dence they will become experts in physics. Stu- But most importantly, as Dr. Goldner school, Mr. Monteiro, says, “My college dents need to explore their imagination because says, “Physics is important because we physics professor was really enthusiastic as Einstein says, “imagination is more important could not do anything without it such when he taught us physics, which made than knowledge”. as medicine, transportation, sports, me like physics. It made me never stop Although many students that take physics anything. It is also awesome because asking questions in physics.” In order to think that it is hard, and they bring negative of its beauty. The same patterns appear increase the amount of physics lovers, attitudes toward the class, the reality is that the in stars, in the oceans, in the earth, in teachers need to improve their teach- availability of physics is limited in many parts of our bodies, in nature, everywhere. It ing methods to make that class “alive.” the world. Among the world population, a very is like music- the same basic elements Physics is very beautiful because it links small fraction of students have opportunity to combine in millions of different ways with many areas of study, such as math, take physics. How can we know how many stu- to give us millions of different things, natural studies, and chemistry, which dents love physics when a huge percentage are but they are all music.” This shows how can make class more exciting. Teachers not exposed to physics classes? There are many physics is amazing. Rainbows are good need to show students examples of how kids who do not have a chance to take physics or example to show the beauty of physics. physics applies to real life, not just theo- even know what physics is all about. In Ms. Har- We all feel wonderful when we see rain- ry. Lab work is important here. It is said beson’s high school, students could take physics bows, and that represents the feeling in that, “Numbers talk louder than words,” for the first time in senior year if they completed physics. Give physics its credit and also so teachers need to arrange the class all the other science classes. Only four out 67 value all the physicists who spent years schedule so that students actually use students took physics in her school during that in their bedroom looking out the win- some physics formulas to do calcula- class year. Those four students were experts in dow and up in the sky, making wonder- tions. More active classes make students math and science classes. But 63 students did ful discoveries. Physics is awesome! realize physics’ importance. There are other factors that are affecting students’ learning in physics. In every class that is taught in school, students need motivation, positive attitude and interest in order to be successful. However, this does not apply to every student, especially for those in physics classes. Physics is a class where you have to allow your mind to flow into space, ask questions, and to think outside of the box. But in order to do that, students need to be able to accept challenge and get stuck sometimes too. Sir Isaac Newton is known as one of the most influential scientists of all time and was a key figure in the scientific Analyzing his own physics class, Mr revolution. Osorio de Oliveira, because this poem relates with our culture. Paula Moreno is a Cape Verdean who really valorizes her culture. She told me in an short interview how she classifies “morna” as a kind of Cape Verdean music that a lot people enrich inside and outside of Cape Verde. She says, “I really appreciate “morna” because I was born with this beautiful music. In my house, my family always listens to “morna.” All the people around me are dancing and singing “morna.” That’s why I really respect and valorize it; so it has to be continued with warrior generations by generations and without an end.” “Morna” is Cape Verde, Cape Verde is “morna.” I feel very sad and Mayra Andrade is a young Cape Verdean who has a deeply passion for typical Cape Verdean music. She sings “morna” painful when I see our culture going more than other kind of music because we should enrich what we have more than what we want to conquer from down or losing all the important pieces outside of our own nation. She is one of the young lady who inspired me to sing “morna” since my childhood. which we should emphasize more and more. Today many young Cabo Verdeans prefer to sing “Hip Hop” or Morna: The Voice of Cape Verdean Soul “R&B” than “Morna”, which is part of our culture. Djany Gomes The second person that I interviewed was a young man, Aderito Depina. His “Morna” is a classical type Cape Só me vem dores e pragas, oh mar point of view about “Morna” is very Verdean music. Some young people Que mal te fiz oh mar, oh mar strong. He states, “Basically, “Morna” especially in Cape Verde do not like Que ao ver-me pões-te a arfar, a arfar for me is the best music style because “Morna” as they do “Zook” and other Quebrando as ondas tuas De encontro às rochas nuas it inspire me to do my work. For most kinds of music in the world. However, Suspende a zanga um momento e escuta of the young people, “Morna” is not “Morna” is an important type of culture A voz do meu sofrimento na luta really important, they feel that exist in Cape Verde since my Que o amor ascende em meu peito desfeito and think that “Kizomba” mother’s generation. Many of us Cabo De tanto amar e penar, oh mar Morna is is the best one. However, Verdean people, young and old, classify Que até parece oh mar, oh mar many adults above the age “Morna” as a hugely emotional kind of Um coração a arfar, a arfar Cape Verde, of thirty appreciate “Morna.” music. We can sing, dance, and express Em ondas pelas fráguas It connects yourself to your ourselves by expanding our culture and Quebrando as suas mágoas Cape Verde history, family, also your tradition throughout the world. Cape Dá-me notícias do meu amor Que um dia os ventos do céu, oh dor own country. The young Verde has many old and young singers is morna. Os seus abraços furiosos, levaram people are not giving the and composers who sing only “morna” Os seus sorrisos invejosos roubaram real value of the “morna” because they want to keep “morna” on Não mais voltou ao lar, ao lar because it is classical music, and young the top as it is and also to expand it Não mais o vi, oh mar people often prefer music that they can worldwide. “Morna” is a farewell and Mar fria sepultura really chill to or show off with. They sad kind of music. It is what you feel Desta minha alma escura don’t want to appreciate the important and want people to know about it. Roubaste-me a luz querida do amor message that “morna” gives them. I Eugenio Tavares was a great reform- E me deixaste sem vida no horror think Julio Correia is one of the singer er and renewer of “morna” as Cape Oh alma da tempestade amansa Não me leves a saudade e a esperança whose lyrics describe his passion for Verdean music. He reformed a lot “Morna.” Sometimes “morna” is the poems as lyrics of “morna” which gave Que esta saudade é quem, é quem way which we can express our feelings a great contribution and development Me ampara tão fiel, fiel and emotions, to show how much we of Cape Verdean Culture. He was from É como a doce mãe care about something or someone. Also, Brava, the island of beautiful and en- Suavíssima e cruel it is the main part of Cape Verdean cul- chanted flowers. One of the poems that Nas mágoas desta aflição que agita ture. Some people are so patriotic about he reformed as “morna” lyrics is this Meu infeliz coração, bendita! conserving culture.” example below, Bendita seja a esperança que ainda Lá me promete a bonança tão linda Therefore, “morna” is one kind of Oh mar eterno sem fundo sem fim music that we, Cape Verdeans, should Oh mar das túrbidas vagas oh! Mar Eugenio Tavares did reform this poem which always valorize. De ti e das bocas do mundo a mim was written by a Portuguese poet named Jose and going to school in a place where you do not and 4 travelling. Basically, in total it speak the language. is somewhere around 200 hours per Are Volunteers semester. How do you feel now after being a volunteer at Underrepresented? St. Peter’s? Do you get any sort of payment or I’m happy with my choice. I have talked to other reward for doing this? Alvaro Monteiro volunteers at BC and they often complain. This No, I just go home at the end of the day always surprises me because I always enjoy my and do homework like the rest of the Volunteers can be found in a variety time here and assumed that others did too. students. of places and they are rarely given the recognition they deserve. Even though Why do they often complain? So you get no recognition of your they are not being recognized, they They complain because they travel at least an work? still offer their help. Teen Center at hour just to get to the place they volunteer and it No, except for the times at the end of St. Peter’s is a center whose mission is very difficult to manage their placement with the day when the kids express their their schedule. gratitude, but that’s all I’m really doing is to “provide education, enrichment, it for. leadership development, and recre- Did the language barrier make it difficult to ational activities to adolescents in the help students? Based on the conversation we had, mid-Dorchester corridor”. When I came Yes, it made it very difficult at first because I have I realized that volunteers were under from Cape Verde I became a member at never heard Creole or Portuguese, but I got used represented. Shawn spends hours help- the Teen Center and recently I became to it. I can work much more efficiently with the ing us without getting paid or getting friends with one of the volunteers. kids and they can work well with me, or at least a reward, but he volunteers because he Shawn, a student at Boston College, they act like they can to humor me. wants to learn about a new culture and volunteers at the Teen Center. The about a new community. Shawn didn’t What was the best experience to volunteer at volunteers come to St. Peter’s to help know anything about Cape Verde, but St. Peters? us with homework or other things after coming to the Teen Center, he After a while of not really feeling a connection to about college. Since he volunteers at learned about Cape Verde’s geography, the kids and just sort of feeling like an outsider, I the Center, I spoke with him about his climate and the culture of fellow Cape came in one day and started doing puzzles with experience as a volunteer. Verdeans around him. a couple of the kids. Through the puzzles and Volunteers should be recognized Why did you choose to volunteer at riddles, I was finally able to connect with a few of because of all the hard work they do the Teen Center at St.Peter’s? them and ever since that day it’s been a lot more without getting paid. They volunteer I chose St. Peter’s after Aja and Danny enjoyable coming in, being able to relate to them, because they want to help others and came to Boston College and presented. and just being able to talk to them. It makes the learn from others as well. With Shawn Their presentation caught my attention, volunteer work so much more enjoyable being as a volunteer at St. Peter’s, it has helped so I wanted to know more about the able to look forward to working with the kids me realize that volunteers are here program. Therefore I visited and during and seeing them every Tuesday and Thursday. the visit I learned a lot about St.Peter’s to help us, and they should be recog- that impressed me very much. Notably, How many hours a week do you spend volun- nized. They come to a program every how it helps kids with language difficul- teering? day, which is enough to show they ties because I know what it is like living I spend 8 hours actually working with the kids, care. With that being said, we should appreciate the volunteers and don’t take what they do for granted. They help us non-native speakers learn a little more about the American lifestyle, like they are learning about us during this process. So get to know your volunteer because they can be great friends and you’ll get to know each other, like I have with Shawn.

Volunteering is a popular way for people to give back to their communities, or to do work to help others and help themselves feel apart of a larger community around them. Volunteers contribute in many different ways and have an important role in helping those less fortunate. later become a kindergarten teacher at the Even though she is very Catholic, she Catalyst for Change young age of 18 years old. Later, she found that changed her way of thinking positive she would be able to support elders in the com- and it gave her more strength to help Maria Teizeira munity who had no education. Using her own those who need it most. She has always money, she bought a lot of supplies to help each said, “love one another as God loves us.” This is the story of a mother who student with their education. In the community, She never thinks about only helping her is able to make sacrifices in her life in it was hard for a mother to buy her kids’ school family, but the community too, because return to change other’s people life. materials, and she decided to help the kids with she always says that we are all in a The community has evolved through their school supplies. Later on, she found out community as family. If everyone joins the years and criminality has dam- that this things weren’t enough to help the kids, hands to help each other everything aged thousand of families; Mothers in so she went to different parts of the community will change. Beyond all, she is a very general are working on fixing this issue asking people for donations. hardworking woman who never failed that is keeping our society behind. My As a woman, she was there for anyone who to give attention or education for her mother was raised in the community wanted to talk about their problems. She always children. I always remember when she where people around her were seeking tried to find a way to resolve it. She was the right told me, to succeed in life, God must help from other people. She was poor hand for her family, because since 8 years old always be first in our lives, because God and lived in a poor community. she help her family to pay bills, and also brought is a true way to find happiness. She saw her life and her community food to home. She started work early because, As we know her childhood was not without education, which gave her she felt that her family was big and didn’t have so good, but she found a way to make more motivation to go to school and enough support. life easier for everybody and help her community, and show that with union and solidarity we can overcome difficul- ties together and thereby ensure a good future for our future generations.

Shirley Temple was an American film and television actress, singer, dancer and public servant, most famous as a child star in the 1930s. As an adult, she entered politics and became a diplomat.

The Little Princess Never Died in The Heart Maria’s mother had many obstacles in life but is of All Americans now a role model that Maria looks up to every day. Miracle” from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. because as he said, “she has a lot of fun Andreia De Pina He used his own words to say, “As long as our on it”. Do you think that there is any country has Shirley Temple, we will be all right”. model of Shirley Temple that people A 5 year old girl, known as a leg- She was the center of people’s attention at that should remember today? “Yes, her endary child star, went into every kids time. Everyone loved Shirley Temple. personality. Because she was a kind of heart during 1930’s. She’s also known After interviewing many people, Joshua person that everyone should be like.” as a Little Princess. She was a televi- Charles was the only one that knew who Shirley Shirley Temple was an example of sion actress, singer, dancer and public Temple was. He was born in the USA and he has how high and how far a kid can go. We servant. She was also the most famous a great interest in celebrity culture. He describe should teach our kids today to take child star in 1930’s. As an adult, she Shirley Temple as a pretty little girl with curls Shirley Temple’s footsteps. She wanted focused in politics and she became a hair and dimples, and also he said that she people to “be strong,” she said, “Be Diplomat, serving as the United States have so many shows that she used to play on tv. brave and clear. Follow your heart and Ambassador to Ghana. When asked for his thoughts on Shirley Temple, don’t be overly influenced by outside The Little Girl, Shirley Temple he answered that, “Shirley Temple saved the Fox factors. Be true to yourself.” Keep this became the most popular figure at that Station Network from going to bankrupt, and little kid’s advice inside of your heart, time, actress in many movies such as, helped them make it out of the 20 century to 21st she’s always going to be alive inside of “The Little Princess”, “Heidi”, “Bright Century Fox TV Network”. He expressed that he you. Eyes.” She motivated kids’ hearts, likes her movies; The Little Colonel is his favorite earning the nickname “The Little Miss They are the ones who are secure about who Cheaters they are and what they represent. Alex claims that, “He would never cheat on Osvaldina Pires his girlfriend and that guys who cheat do not think with their brains. Wilson goes on to say Girls should set higher standards that, “Maybe those who cheat do, because they for themselves. I remember the exact are losing interest or that they like the attention moment I was cheat on and started given by other girls that the girlfriend is not to think about what I needed to do to given. make sure I become stronger and learn Girls, if you want be successful, be careful who that most men will cheat, but that I your partner is because the problem is not the will not tolerate it. I dated someone for guy you date, but you are willing to accept. 2 years who was cheating on me with another girl. I obviously broke up with him, but he always texted me telling me how much he loved me and missed me. He went on to explain that he didn’t know why he kept dating another girl when he already had me. He regretted everything he did. But I didn’t believe him because if he loved me, he would not have cheat on me. The saddest thing is that many times what boys expect is what most girls would not entail. Even though my ex- claimed he loved me, there was no longer trust. Why don’t boys leave a relationship if they are unhappy instead of cheating? Maybe they are insecure that they feel they need more love than what they are currently getting. It’s not fair and just to be cheated on.There are many guys who Cheating is a common issue in today’s society and Osvaldina Teenagers today are influenced by everything explores her own experiences in a dishonest relationship. are in a relationship who do not cheat. around them: friends, family, media and even celebrities. Choices’ stated that, “In the last 20 Influenced: Teenagers in Society years, teen have placed those in the movie and music industry on pedestals, this person is influenced by others’ opinions, Suelice Barros trying to be like then in their fashion like friends. Basically, she is saying that she cares and lifestyle.” It proves that teens are Teens in today world is influenced for about listening to others’ opinions about her influenced by fashion and the lifestyle a lot things, like with media, friends, personal life, but especially the people that she they see celebrities have. Today’s ado- drugs, clothing. Even though if they trusts. That opinions of others matter, but she’s lescent are heavily influenced by media don’t have money to buy something, the one that can make her own decisions in her and know what is “in.” They spend a they would look for it. I remember the life. Then she added, “When I was younger, my lot of time with their peers shopping in exact moment that I saw one of my fashion sense was definitely influenced by t.v. mails and contemplating fashion. friends ask some of our friend’s money shows you watched and by my favourite celebri- How the teens are influenced by to buy drugs, any amount, like $1, $2, ties. As I got older, I started to find my own style clothing: ¢25 or ¢50. If he didn’t find it, he would and to pay less attention to the media.” In other - People take time daily to borrow drugs to smoke if he could not hands, she tell us that when she was younger make their look “just right” pay on time, or he’d do something that she was influenced by watching television shows - Dress for youth is becoming could eventually lead to death. Basical- about fashion, but now she is trying her own more mature ly, influence can become a big issue for style and paying less money. It shows that she’s - Shopping at high­er-end teens. not influenced by fashion. Hmn! I have ques- designer stores is more On other hand, I interviewed a lady tions for this lady: When you go to the store common for youth about what she thought influenced her and see nice clothes, do you not want to buy -Department stores are in life. “ I think I am most influenced them? improving their image to draw by the opinions of people I trust. If In clothing, most adolescents look to celeb- teens in someone who I respect offers me advice rities and favorite actors for fashion ideas of - Clothing is now about or tells me what decisions to make, I’m what to wear and to look sexy. In the article ‘The making a sexy statement. much more likely to listen.” It show that Impact of Celebrities on Adolescent’s Clothing