“A beacon of truth.” Issue 1, VVolumeolume 37 HuntingtonDispatch High School Oakwood and McKay Roads Huntington, NY 1117431743

09 Diversity an issue at HHS by CAT TACOPINA AND SAMUEL SAINTHIL Itʼs something teachers have noticed on their fi rst day walk- verse yet unintentionally segregated. ing through the cafeteria. They walk through, say hi to the security Huntington High School is one of the most diverse schools on OCTOBER PHOTO: ALEX OTTAS guards, glance inside the two cafeterias, and canʼt believe what they Long Island. In fact, itʼs something that school offi cials like to boast see. Thereʼs a clear distinction between the two. On one side sit all of about to colleagues. But when you take a look around, are we really news in short the minority students. On the other, the majority. Maybe they suddenly that diverse? In population, yes this is true. However, if you look at the stepped into the past. The 1950s? cafeteria and more importantly the classrooms, this isnʼt exactly the Valedictorian and No. Itʼs just the way things are at Huntington High School. Di- case. The most disturbing and apparent example is the lack of diversity Salutatorian announced within the Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The Huntington High School student body is com- The class of 2010 Vale- prised 2.7% students of Asian descent, 13.4% of students dictorian and Sautatorian who identify themselves as African American or black, were recently announced. 23.9% students who are Hispanic, .7% who are of multi- The Dispatch would like racial heritage, .08% pacifi c islander, and 59.2% Cauca- to congratulate Rebecca sian. These percentages were taken out of the grand total Silverman on her achieve- of 1,253 students at Huntington High School. When we ment of Valedictorian, and asked Dr. Leonardi what percentage of minority students Alanna Tieman on her ac- make up an Honors or AP class, she gave us a grim smile complishment of Salutato- and said, “Well you both already know. The Honors AP rian. classes are 99% Caucasian.” One of the schoolʼs AP teach- ers, Mr. Graber, agrees. Eagle project fi nished “On average, I have a hundred and fi fty students in my AP classes,” He said, “Iʼm not sure exactly how many, but In the late summer, se- clearly I do not have many students that are of the minor- nior Tyler May fi nished ity.” his Eagle Scout project of But how does this happen? Should we really believe building a commemera- that all of those minority students arenʼt smart enough to tive brick walkway. Many be in an Honors/AP class? Or is it just that they donʼt want people sponsored bricks to to be? Most likely, itʼs PHOTO: SAM WIDERMAN have an everlasting memo- the latter of the two. article continued on page 8 ry of being part of the Hun- tington High School com- munity. Upon seeing this, th many more people would Marching band celebrates 75 like to sponsor bricks to be included in a new walkway to be built this spring. Blue Devil marching band celebrates 75 years of excellence INSIDE FEATURES by KATIE PETROZZO & MARK DROBNJAK which consists of 557 people The Huntington Blue Devil Marching as of today. However, the fes- Tour Band (HBDMB) has entered an exciting new tivities and excitement donʼt season, along with the highly anticipated 75th end after Homecoming week- de anniversary of the program. The marching end. Planned far in advance, band was founded in 1934 by James Cloyd an end of the year concert is Bakery Doty along with Principal Robert L. Simp- scheduled for June 5th, 2010, son, whose passion and love of the band pro- consisting of a jazz ensemble, Where to eat p. 4 gram helped to make it a proud tradition. Ms. wind ensemble, orchestra, Linda Shoemaker, a retired band director, also band, and various other musi- greatly contributed to the program by direct- cal groups that normally play ing top-notch groups that played incredible in school concerts. This perfor- shows. Many of the band alumni, including mance will consist of both cur-

Ms. Shoemaker, came together on Homecom- rent and past members of the WWW.HUFSD.EDU PHOTOS: ing weekend. On the day of the Homecoming Huntington High School music Drum majors Kieran Fell, Kenny Stripoli, and Caitlin Etri parade, the alumni had their own section and program. With all of the excit- $ proudly marched through the streets of Hun- ing organized events in mind, Jason Giachetti, 2007. I was really impressed when 12 bands tington expressing all the pride they felt dur-dur- a current band director at Huntington, is very showed up at our school, making our compe- How to earn cash in ing their own high school ex- pleased. He told us, “The most exciting part tition one of the largest in the state.” Sopho- school perience, as well as the joy of this whole thing is seeing the tradition of more Nitika Shah told us that, “Marching Top 10 Tips p. 4 of reuniting the people that so many years coming together to celebrate.” band is a great thing because we take it and contributed to such a fi ne On October 4th, the HBDMB had the honor make it what we want it to be, with our own OPINION activity.activity. That night, the of hosting their biannual home show. The music, our own visuals, and our own way of alumni gathered at the Elks underclassmen were able to experience the entertaining a crowd of 4000.” Junior member Club for a blithe dinner,dinner, thrill of competing on home grounds for the Corina Antonucci commented, “I really loved gathering past band mem- fi rst time as the juniors and seniors enjoyed the home show this year. Iʼm proud to be in PROM bers to reminisce about their last competition at home. Huntington the Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band.” 2010 their days in the marching became the site of competition for 13 bands bandʼs show this year, “Strength and Honor,” band. The entire event (including the HBDMB), to which more than is a collaboration of music from the motion was run by the parent 4,000 spectators attended and around 170 par- picture, Gladiator. The 2009 marching sea- alumni association. ent volunteers lent a helping hand. Hunting- son ends in Syracuse, New York at the Car- On the popular ton came in 2nd place with a score of 77.90; rier Dome, which is where championships are held. It has been a quite busy yet thrilling sea- Point/Counterpoint p. 7 social network- fi ve points higher than the score recieved at ing site Face- the fi rst show at Sachem High School East. son with the 75th Anniversary and the gather- INDEX book, a group Tommy Monks, a senior and section leader of ing of bands from all over New York State. news...... 2 was created for the the pit (percussion section), stated, “The home Yet, the adventure never really ends as the entertainment...... 9 Huntington Alumni, show was amazing this year and itʼs cool how 2010-2011 season is just around the corner... sports...... back page A HBDMB memorabilia bobblehead. it has grown since my fi rst home show in The Dispatch 2 DECEMBEROCTOBEROCTOBER0906 NEWS Where in the world is Budget Cuts 2009-2010 Jarrett Stein? by KIKI THOMPSON As you may or may not know, the school budget for this of a school, he happily accepted smoothly at Woodhull, and em- year has passed. This means that a number of teachers, pro- by AMY EISEN the job. braces the neww challenges that grams and sports were cut to maintain that budget. For instance, He very much enjoys his new come along with his position. His the position of Director of Guidance was lost. The Director of Mr. Stein was one of the fa- job, stating his responsibilities main responsibilities lie in the Mathematics was given two periods to teach and Director of miliar faces seen around the hall- over “everything.” As assistant students, dealing with the cur- Humanities was given only one. Some students even lost the ways of Huntington riculum, observa- chance of being in certain courses because every class that con- High School. He was tions, and testing, tained less than fi fteen students was removed from the budget. assistant principal, and to name a few. Some of the programs cut include the GED for bilingual stu- was always walking While he likes dents through BOCES and Secondary Study Hall & Hallway around, keeping the his new job, he Assistance (SHHA). The hours available to fi nish or make up peace. loved his old one. schoolwork in the school library were cut in half. We also lost a However, when “I loved it, loved percentage of equipment money and girlʼs varsity cheerleading looking around the it. I miss the kids was cut from the athletic budget. hallways of Hunting- terribly. And all Even though the school is saving money by cutting these ton High school today, the faculty,” Mr. teachers, programs and sports, the budget has repercussions be- Mr. Stein is nowhere Stein stated. He yond the obvious. These teachers will have to fi nd jobs else- in sight. Many ask, noted how differ- “where is he?” Do not ent the two schools worry. Mr. Stein is not are, but that didnʼt “Even though the school is too far away. He has come as a surprise saving money by cutting these taken over the role of to him, as high principal at Woodhull school students teachers, programs, and sports, Intermediate School, are very different the budget has repercussions where he deals with from those in el- students in grades 4-6. ementary school. beyond the obvious.” The former principal GRAPHIC: LEIF DRACE Rest assured, of Woodhull, Dr. Ken Card, got this will not be the where, and the teachers with only a few periods to teach are not a promotion to Central Adminis- principal at Huntington High, Mr. last Huntington High sees of Mr. benefi ting as many students. Guidance counselors are now com- tration, leaving a giant gap in the Stein dealt with student discipline, Stein. He promises to attend as plaining to the Board of Education that there isnʼt a director for Woodhull faculty. As it has al- clubs, testing, and transportation, many plays, sports games, con- them. The bilingual students cannot receive their GED through ways been a dream of Mr. Steinʼs among many things. Now, his certs, and other school events as BOCES, and students who wish to use the resources of the library to be principal and supreme ruler role is less restricted. He makes possible. Heʼll still visit, but our are now limited. For the sports and other school activities that sure that everything is running hallways will never be the same. use a lot of equipment, they now have to use what they have or fi nd other ways to get equipment without going over the amount of money they can spend. There will also be plenty of disap- pointed girls in the school since cheerleading is cut from the ath- letic budget, and it may not be able to change into a club. The Be here or be square question is, how many people is the budget really helping? by LIZ DEMAIO

Alterations and changes have this policy coerced, 2009-2010 of quarter averages is now com- the policy. The seniors have put in taken away. The Junior/Senior been made to Huntington High may be a rough year for several prised of attendance and punctu- an immense amount of hard work prom has been scheduled for Schoolʼs policies and physical ap- students, especially the seniors. ality). This can and potentially over the past three years, yet they the night before graduation due pearances this school year. These The attendance procedures are will lead to a GPA downfall for feel they will not be alleviated of to attendance issues surround- include brand new lockers, which listed in the pages of every Hun- many students. Seniors will feels any of the stress. However, some ing this even in previous years. there has been a lot of controver- tington High School agenda book the effects of this new policy the students remain unaffected by it, On top of this, more attention will sy over, and the newly enforced in explicit detail and were gone most, for it is somewhat typical because they simply do no not be drawn to the e-School service attendance policy. The policy over with the students the day for last year students to experi- care about their grades. “Hon- that allows parents to locate and has not been as strictly imposed agenda books were distributed. ence ʻsenioritisʼ. This also puts estly, I donʼt really think it affects view their childʼs attendance re- on students in past years, but this Every year, teachers who hand ʻsenior cut daysʼ up for debate. anyone all that much,” senior cord. This may catch students off year the school has buckled down the books out dutifully go over The majority of students do not Arron Ramchandran comments, guard, and some fi nd this intru- to ensure that students are present the rules and regulations, but for fi nd the attendance policy to be “People are still going to be late sive. Perhaps this may infl uence and on time for class. Attendance the most part, no one takes these very helpful, but instead very and cut class because the people parents to encourage their kids to has always been a dominant is- procedures to heart. This year, stressful. “The new attendance who do that are the type of people make it to school on time and be sue among the student body, yet however, it couldnʼt be stressed policy is unnecessary,” says se- who arenʼt really concerned with a wake up call for some students. the school has been somewhat enough about how important it is nior Haley Garofalo. “Itʼs too their grades.” Maybe this is the Furthermore, with the attendance lenient in letting students who to maintain a balanced attendance much pressure! I just want to re- case, that the ongoing lack of policy in full effect, this year showed up late or didnʼt show record. Attendance can now ef- lax a little, itʼs senior year!” The presence in class will continue may be a rough turn out for stu- up at all to school remain undis- fect studentsʼ participation grade class of 2010 is ultimately dis- to exist, but that could only lead dents at Huntington High School. ciplined for their actions. With in classes (a minimum of 10% pleased with the new additions to to more events and priveledges PTSA bash on hats by HONOR CORBLY said freshman Alex Reinertsen, a Huntington student. Some Over the years, students students think that establishing have not been allowed to wear a rule such as this would be hats until they enter the unnecessary because high school, but that itʼs simply a fashion may change. Parents, statement. “I think faculty and some hats are fi ne as students want hats long as they donʼt banned from Hun- have any pro- tington High. “I found language or think that some symbols kids would be up- set if a on them,” said senior Greg rule was made that hats were not Corbly. allowed. But me, personally? There is one reason teachers hate I donʼt have a lot of hats, but I when their students wear hats wouldnʼt want any rules against in school; they tend to become them because I pick up differ- Homecoming King Peter Knutson and Queen Marissa Dillhoff were crowned annoying and/or distracting. ent fashion trends all the time,” during halftime of the Homecoming football game. The Dispatch FEATURES DECEMBER OCTOBEROCTOBER0906 3 TEACHER FEATURE: Ms. Escamilla New chorus teacher brings high notes to music program by CATAT TACOPINAACOPINA ANDAND KATIEATIE PETROZZOETROZZO Sheʼs new, sheʼs young, and sheʼs one of Huntington High Schoolʼs latest staff additions. Ms. Escamilla has come in to take the place of now retired chorus teacher Mr. Finch, and just in case you were wondering- yes, she is in fact all that and a bag of chips. A: Harry Potter easily! It has a deeper school, and it gets On the classical story and has a little bit REALLY cold up there. It was end, the piece Toc- of everything. Q: Favorite International always snowing badly and one cata and Fugue in cuisine? day as I was walking with some D Minor by Bach. Q: WhatʼsWhatʼs A: Japanese food! I love su- friends to class, I slipped and Every time I have the best Hal- shi! slid in front of my friends and heard this piece, loween cos- a whole bunch of other people I get the chills. tume youʼve Q: Who will win Project and I screamed the entire time. It just gets me ever had? Runway season 6? It wasnʼt fun. and it really A: I A: Shirin. Her clothes are makes me love was Rain- fashionable yeat wearable. She Q: What is one of your fa- music and harmony. bow Brite has my vote. vorite movies that youʼve seen last year.year. numerous times? Q: Do you like to read? If It brought Q: Whatʼs the best thing A: Love Actually. Iʼve so, whatʼs your favorite author, p e o p l e about Huntington High School? watched it every Christmas since genre, or book? A: My colleagues. Theyʼre back to my senior year of high school.

KUNES A: I love to read! I love the their child- so much fun to work with. They Itʼs a collaboration of different Harry Potter books because I hood. have me laughing every day! stories going on, and itʼs become donʼt like reading just romance

O: KELSEY a tradition to watch it now. or sci-fi , but these books have Q: Do Q: Whatʼs the worst thing? a little bit of everything. I also PHOT you have a A: Well, my room gets re- PHOTO: LAUREN BIALKOWSKI Q: Is there a band or song love classics such as Jane Eyre, boyfriend? ally hot. I need to open my win- that has inspired you or impact- because I love mixing classic Q: Whatʼs your favorite A: Yes, heʼs getting his dows at the start of every day. ed your life in any way? books with new books. T.V. show? masterʼs in classic guitar per- Otherwise, Iʼd pass out. A: Tori Amos, she plays the A: Family Guy. formance. I think itʼs important piano and sings. She has infl u- Q: Do you have any pets? that people make sure that their Q: Whatʼs your most em- enced my song writing because A: No. If I had a pet though Q: Harry Potter vs. Twilight. boyfriend/girlfriend is their best barrassing moment? I used to write songs and she I would have a Yorkie-poo. I Who would win? friend. A: I went to Crane for motivated me in that direction. love them! New iPod Nano 5G gets hot raves by MARK DROBNJAK

The new iPod Nano 5th gen- save, the more battery charge you easy to get used to with the vi- ties. to excessive ambient noise, this eration recently came out with lose. On a lighter note, this ver- brant color display, now .2 inches For those of you who like to may not promote proper function some delightful new features. The sion boasts a “polished anodized bigger. The screen may be a bit get outside, the Nano is compat- of the microphone either. built-in camera and a larger screen aluminum fi nish in nine electrify- small for movies, but it gives great ible with the Nike+iPod Pedom- This iPod is certainly an ad- are exactly what Apple customers ing colors” as stated on Appleʼs quality pictures or videos, which eter/Training program that cer- vancement in Appleʼs technol- fi nd useful, but how well does wouldnʼt be tainly puts a skip into your step ogy. With a touch screen, longer this device match the taste of c o m p l e t e with an updated and much more battery life, and application com- avid music listeners? without a user-friendly interface that doesnʼt patibility, the iPod Nano 5G is Video playback, photo wide variety keep you rummaging through the comparable to the iPod touch, but viewing, the music library, and of special settings every 15 minutes. it checks in at a more than reason- general design of the 5G Nano effects, also Another innovative addition able price. The 8GB version starts are admittedly the same as is the microphone that can be at $149.99 while the 16GB ver- older versions. Battery life has used for voice memos, sounds sion starts at $169.99, both with of course been prolonged by you want to record, or chang- free optional engraving. When or- about an hour and a half due ing songs without even going dered from the online Apple store, to the inclusion of the camera to the menu. With the push of your iPod can say “ I belong to

and the modernly welcomed PHOTO:PHOTO: WWW.APPLE.COMWWW.APPLE.COM 2-3 buttons, you can simply Kevin” on the back, or “Have fun movie watching abilities of al- state the name of a song and it in college. -Dad” at no additional most all screened iPods. However, website, will start playing. However, donʼt cost. When all is taken into con- 5 hours of battery life is nowhere where half of the links on the included. Although it has been rely too much on this listening sideration, the bottom line is this: near the standard for devices with home page are for their newest reported that the camera can get mp3 player, because complicated if you have an iPod already, you the ability to play full-length fea- Nano. grimy very easily due to is place- or simply unusual song names may be comfortable enough with ture fi lms. If the camera is being The camera is placed on the ment in an area where you usually most likely wonʼt be recognized. that, but owning any other type of utilized by being taken on a trip, bottom left of the back face of the grips the device, it doesnʼt exactly Also, if youʼre working out in a mp3 player or none at all makes the more special memories you iPod, which may feel odd, but is effect the video recording proper- gym, out for a jog, or are exposed the new Nano the perfect reason

PROM from page 7

PROM ON EVE OF GRADUATION: attendance, more than seven There will be no Regents exams or making them less enjoyable.” or after. This may not be the most ruined by the administrationʼs teachers were let go last year. for upperclassmen on that day Due to graduation, many after- ideal setup, but there is no doubt choice. Weʼre all going to have Instead of being on an educa- (the Physics Regents will be the prom parties will most likely in my mind that students will be to be a little fl exible this year; re- tional day as it has always been, day before). As for after-prom not occur on the night of prom, able to cope. I want you all to see gardless of the change, prom will the 2010 prom will be on the ordeals, Dr. Leonardi said, “We although this doesnʼt mean they the other side of this confl ict, and still be the fantastic experience last Thursday of Regents week. are not precluding celebrations wonʼt happen the weekend prior realize that our prom is not being that it always is.

KEEP PROM IN MAY: its duration is late into the also an important event for stu- creates a confl ict between study- family members who come to to attend prom, hence it should night, and inevitably, students dents, something that they will ing and getting ready. The Phys- see them graduate. For students not be necessary to move prom will be tired the next morning. just have to get through. ics Regents for example, which who will have relatives staying for attendance reasons when it is Having a graduation full of tired Having prom the day be- many seniors take, is scheduled with them, having prom at this so inconvenient for students and and possibly hung-over students fore graduation is creating more to be the day before prom. Stu- time will be very inconvenient. will affect graduation. will have an extremely negative things for students to do during dents will have to deal with The school has already made big effect on graduation. The school an already busy week. Many studying while doing all the changes in the attendance policy should not do something that students will have just fi nished things they need to do to get this year. Students are already will make graduation, which is fi nals right before prom, which ready. Also, many students have required to attend school in order The Dispatch 4 OCTOBEROCTDECEMBEROBER0906 FEATURES To club or not to club 10 ways to make cash Short on money? Try one of these odd jobs.

by NATHAN SMITH

With the busy schedules many students juggle to manage, secur- ing a job can be a diffi cult task, but everyone needs money to have a social life. Next time your wallet feels a bit too light try one of these odd jobs that can be completed right here in school.

1. Have your parents buy you lots of candy (Qbz work best) and sell it for a little bit more money than what you got it for. Youʼll make all the profi t. Plus, your parents will be proud of you, now that youʼve become a true entrepre- neur.

2. Offer to carry studentsʼ backpacks for a price. Once you get 10 or 20 of them These are just a few of the more than twenty-fi ve clubs offered by piled up youʼll be making a real salary. Huntington High School. 3. Start a valet service for seniors who donʼt want to walk from a nearby street or far parking space to the school. by EMILY MCGOLDRICK offers 27 clubs alone, not to or societies that volunteer to the mention the variety of sports community. These give plenty of 4. Sell copies of movies that you fi lm in video class. teams; we are very lucky to have chances to get that feeling when A lot of people wonder why such a wide selection to choose you know youʼve done some- 5. Begin a waiter service in the cafeteria. they should bother joining clubs from. thing good. There are also and teams during the school As well as the variety of many people who depend on 6. Offer to photocopy exams for the teachers, but donʼt get any year. Thereʼs tons of school clubs offered at the high school, school programs to be involved ideas. work to get done, and everyone there are many different sports in their lives. Plus, every craves free time. So why do teams to become involved in. upperclassman wants another 7. Help students memorize their locker combinations by docu- people involve themselves with Among the many reasons to thing to add to their college menting them in a notebook. extracurricular activities? join, especially in a day and age résumé. The fi rst reason is pretty where obesity is an issue, itʼs Finally, extracurriculars are 8. Bring coffee to teachers obvious: you get to be with your important that everyone stays an easy way to experience new for a price higher than what the friends and also make new ones. physically fi t. Youʼll be given things and learn about yourself. store offers. If you love being with them the opportunity to learn new Donʼt stop at school either… away from school, why skills and improve your old make a difference in 9. Rent a few go-karts and charge canʼt you at school, too? It ones, and many love the thrill of our community. students to race them around the track. gives you an opportunity to get competition. involved in activities you are Once you are a junior, you 10. Claim every item from the lost-and-found and resell them on interested in. Huntington H.S. are able to join a number of hon- Ebay. Tour de Bakery by CAT TACOPINA, KEVON PEKCHI, AND ALEX REINERTSEN Be sure to get a napkin. most we had to spend was Itʼs the morning. Or the af- What we were most im- about two dollars. A Rise ILLUSTRATION: ALEXA KAPLAN ternoon. It could be midnight pressed with was how much time Above received four cupcakes. for all you care, but you feel that was put into what was made. Of course, the quality of the undying nerve for something Never before have we seen a pan- ably didnʼt even know it existed. cupcake at Crumbs was better sweet. Thankfully for all of us, da cupcake. However, perhaps Itʼs located at the end of the than that of Cupcake Gourmetʼs, Huntington has a plethora of bak- the artistry is its downfall. Why parking lot next to Bistro Cassis but these cupcakes were about ¼ eries, each alike and different in would you eat such a beautiful Cupcake Gourmet: right by the movie theater in the cupcake and ¾ frosting. And hav- their own ways, to satisfy your piece of art? We couldnʼt eat that Well, they had the friendliest village. This only made it more ing to use a fork to eat a cupcake? sweet tooth. Whether itʼs Italian Panda. You couldnʼt either. We service. Thatʼs it though. special, because we all like hav- No, thank you. sweets or a simple cupcake, you gave Reinwaldʼs a decent rating of The cupcake? There really ing our little well-kept food se- The service wasnʼt great ei- can always fi nd what you crave. three and a half cupcakes. wasnʼt one. All we got was a crets. ther. Or maybe itʼs just frustrat- However, that isnʼt to say you mouth full of way too sweet frost- To begin, itʼs not a traditional ing when your server says with are going to be completely satis- ing that left us desperately seek- bakery like Reinwalds or A Rise a bored tone that they donʼt have fi ed where you go. Some of these ing water. Above. However, it was the only the drink you want- “Itʼs season- sugary eateries in Huntington are, When we fi nally got some- one of the day that actually had al.” for lack of a better word, utterly A Rise Above: thing to drink, the coffee was that warm bakery smell. This got What we will give them is disturbing and disgusting. Hereʼs You may have had a friend acidic tasting and the slurpee us right away, along with the in- that their cookies were really our consensus: work here before. Youʼve prob- tasted like cotton candy helium. timate, yet inviting atmosphere. good. The sugar cookie tasted ably heard them complain about Weʼll pass. And donʼt get us started on the like heaven and then some. Un- Reinwaldʼs: how poor the pay is there, too. Price? We wonʼt go there. croissants. They were better than fortunately, Crumbs should be Itʼs the number one bakery in However, that doesnʼt stop them This may sound harsh, but perfect, as was everything else. known for their cupcakes, and Huntington. By number one, we from having a mean carrot muffi n donʼt waste your time (or your Fiorello was, by a long thereʼs nothing to brag about mean that in terms of popularity. at a great price. ARA defi nitely four dollars). Our one cup- shot, the best of the day, earn- there. Crumbs received a two Donʼt get us wrong, it was one of had a homey feeling that youʼd cake rating is well-deserved. ing a whopping fi ve cupcakes. cupcake rating from us. our favorites, but not exactly the fi nd in your grandmaʼs house on best. Of course, they had the wid- Sunday after church. However, est selection out of any place we the size makes it very easy to get went to throughout our bakery ex- claustrophobic quickly- itʼs tiny. pedition. The M & M cookie was Due to its size, the selection isnʼt Crumbs: Fiorello Dolce: Stop by your favorite extremely yummy. Then we no- all too great either. On the other And we thought the cupcakes Here we go. bakery on November 10th to ticed that our laps were covered hand, they had the best prices we at Cupcake Gourmet had a ridicu- This is the best you can get celebrate National Vanilla with crumbs. The second you bite had seen all day. We all let out a lous amount of frosting...this was in Huntington. Itʼs perfect. Itʼs into it, youʼre going to have twen- sigh of relief when we saw that the even worse. So were the prices. Cupcake Day! ty crumbs fall at lighting speed. satisfying. Itʼs Italian. You prob- The Dispatch FEATURES DECEMBER OCTOBEROCTOBER0906 5 DataStream Surfi ng: The net nerd takes on Google AVID EVIN of my searches via Web History. ments and Spreadsheets, which this privilege for it has proven to

by D L GRAPHIC: DAVID LEVIN Integrated into the service itself lets you edit and collaborate doc- be very useful. Imagine going is a somewhat useful feature to uments that are stored online. In into school to print an essay due Iʼm sure in the past you convert PDFs to HTML, mak- fact, the very article you are read- that day and fi nding it inaccessi- have searched for something on ing it easier to browse these fi les. ing was written on this service. It ble; Google services can alleviate Google, but did you know you Google News allows quick search- saves automatically so you donʼt these potential hassles. The best can also use Google to check your sides surfi ng ing of articles on recent have to worry if your computer thing is that all these services are email, collaborate documents, and YouTube for fun- events and Gmail is a great crashes. If fi les are accidentally free and simply require making a chat with your friends? Google ny videos, I post a email client (the offi cial erased, they can be restored from Google account, or going to that offers many great services that I few things on Google email service of ʻThe Dis- a previous revision. The best part service if you already have one. have been using for years. Be- sites and keep track patchʼ). One of my favorite is its accessibility at school, how- services is Google Docu- ever I advise you do not abuse Fashion Spotlight WORD N by NELLIE DERBYSHIRE AND HOLLY FLORES 3. How would you say my own suits and blouses. I your style has changed over the would defi nitely consider myself THE STREET years? a professional seamstress. I love “When I fi rst started teach- making jewelry as well. I go to What was your best Halloween costume? Spotlight on orchestra ing, I found myself dressing quite a few classes for making teacher Ms. Leonardi: very frumpily because I re- your own jewelry.”jewelry.” ally couldnʼcouldnʼtt get away with 1. After having been in your much back then. I went 5. What are you excit- class for a little more than two through a kind of preppy ed about this year in terms years, I canʼt help but notice period…now after 20 of wardrobe? that you rarely seem to wear the years itʼitʼss a lot funkier “Iʼm so excited same thing twice- where does all “Carlos, the Huntington High and a lot more mixed that after 10 years the clothing come from? security guard. He left shortly up; I still fi nd my- stirrup pants are com- “Accumulation. I canʼt after Halloween.” self bringing out my ing back! I just went bring myself to throw anything frumpy side once in shopping for pants away, so I end up with a lot of a while. I think that and some tunic tops. clothing.” The oldest and still your style changes as Skinny jeans too, al- Sebastian Norgaard - Senior worn? “ A Lady Wrangler shirt you gain life experi- though perhaps not from seventh grade.” ence. YourYour personal- for school.” ity changes and you 2. When do you go shop- become more comfort- 6. Who were you “My best costume was with my ping for clothes and where do able with yourself: Iʼve inspired by in high four best friends. We were the you fi nd yourself going? found that I donʼtdonʼt care school? ‘spice’ girls as a play on words “You always fi nd some cra- what most people think “Jackie Kennedy and each of us dressed up as a zy unique things at thrift stores, anymore.” Onassis, Audrey Hep- different cooking spice. I was so I often go to thrift and antique burn, Carolyn Besset and Mary cumin.” stores.” 4. Are you a fan of DIY? Tyler Moore.” “Yes“Yes I am, I used to make Shira Moskowitz - Junior

Spotlight on HHS senior like plum and olive, ankle boots “A lady bug in preschool. Casey Singer: and boyfriend blazers.” I remember making it with my mom and then painting 1. What are you wearing? 3. What is a big fashion black dots on my face.” “A tunic from Urban Out- ʻdonʼtʼ? fi tters by Kimchi Blue, jeans “ The belts that cinch under from ABS and leopard fl ats by the bust, itʼs unfl attering.” Laura Ironman - Freshman Missoni.” 4. How would you describe 2. What current trend do your own style? you like right now? ”It depends on he day and “Quail Man from Doug, with “I like plaids, fall colors depends on the season.” the green sweater vest, tan shorts, belt around the head, and the white briefs on the outside.” Students beautify lockers by REBECCA FRIEDMAN Walking through the hallways of Huntington High Jacob Goldsztejn- Senior School just got a little more interesting. This year, students are deciding to decorate the inside of their lockers- a great way to alleviate the monotony of the royal blue fronts and their even duller interiors. While locker decorating is not new, it is becom- ing more prevalent this school year. Senior Yaneli Martinez notes, “Iʼve seen more people have decorations in their lockers compared to previous years.” “Gerald fromfrom Hey Arnold.” Students took different routes to beautifying the metal eyesores. Some plastered pictures of their friends and fa- vorite Hollywood hunks on the inside, whereas others used an orderly method by hanging organizational pouches and shelves. Joe DʼEsposito - Junior Bo-Ashley Brindley, however, took a unique approach: magnetic letters. “There is a lot more space in these new lockers. I thought PHOTOS: ALEX OTTAS letter magnets would be a good idea because while my friends stand at my locker, they can leave me messages,” remarks Bo- Ashley, who has never decorated her locker to this extent in pre-

The opinions expressed do not necessarily refl ect the opinions of The DANIELLE SHULTZ PHOTO: vious years. These lockers are your own personal space, so why Dispatchʼs staff, nor the HUFSD School Board or any affi liated. not adorn it with your own fl are? A few magnets and a picture or Seniors Kyra Kiesel and Andrea two can go a long way! Meyer have added personal fl air to their locker. The Dispatch 6 OCTOBER09 pinion New lockers line HHS by NICOLAS MAIARELLI 2009/2010 Staff One of the fi rst things that many school budget vote. Once the school dis- portation of the lockers to the school, returning students immediately noticed trict received the “go ahead”, the archi- the removal of the old lockers, and the Editors-in-Chief when they arrived at school on Septem- tectural fi rm BBS Architects and Engi- disposal of the used metal, all of which Lauren Campbell ber 9th were the new lockers. These new neering was commissioned to design the is the responsibility of Nickerson Co.. It Natasha Stollmack lockers are a darker blue and more spa- new lockers. The fi rm was then responsi- is unclear whether or not the old metal cious, although shorter than the old lock- ble for overseeing the bidding process on was recycled, seeing as that was the re- Managing Editors ers. Immediately, they received mixed the schoolʼs behalf. This simply means sponsibility of Nickerson Co., and not Carrie Fante Cat Tacopina reactions. Those fortunate enough to get that BBS Architects and Engineering is the school district. Copy Editors a top locker liked People in the Rebecca Friedman Samuel Sainthil the extra space, school community while those who have varied opin- Creative Directors received bottom ions of the new Leif Drace Zach Teplin lockers often lockers. There is no Contributing Staff have a different doubt that every- opinion on the one appreciates the Katie Petrozzo Kevon Pekchi matter. Neverthe- extra space (or the Mark Drobnjak Alexa Kaplan less, the process fact that the locks Alex Ottas Lena Freed of getting these actually work). Sam Widerman Nicolas Maiarelli new lockers is But the fact that Amy Eisen Cody Jacobs something that they are designed Kiki Thomson Emily Feldman most students the way they are Liz DeMaio Andrew Ku are unaware of. can cause inconve- Honor Corbly Carly Glowacky Mr. Grackin, the niences. For exam- Lauren Bialkowski Molly Prep Assistant Super- ple, when someone David Levin Eric Szilagy intendant of Fi- who has a top Nellie Derbyshire Mike Valente nance and Man- locker and Holly Flores Marissa Schedler agement, was someone with Danielle Schultz Alex Reinertsen kind enough to the locker right Nathan Smith Emily McGoldrick answer my ques- below him/her tions on the sub- fi nd themselves Advisor ject and outline trying to access Mr. Mickey Baron the process which their lockers at the the district had to same time, it can The Dispatch is Huntington High Schoolʼs of- undergo. be diffi cult and fi cial student publication. Written for the 1200 It was fi rst uncomfortable. students attending HHS, The Dispatch is dis- decided the old Many students tributed to all students, staff and school com- lockers would be are frustrated by munity members at the school free of charge. upgraded about the fact that there GRAPHIC: LEIF DRACE two years ago. was no student The Editorial Board is the newspaperʼs deci- The Central Administration had to pres- responsible for specifying what type of involvement in choosing the specifi c sion-making body, organizing and directing ent a fi ve-year capital plan to the Board lockers and services are needed. Based design of the new lockers. Neverthe- its operation. The Dispatch staff has adopted of Education. Once the Board of Edu- on the cost and services of each com- less, this project has been in the works the following editorial policy to express the cation approved the project, it was then pany, a recommendation is made to the for over two years and received its nec- rights, responsibilities and philosophy of the submitted to the New York State Educa- Board of Education as to who the job essary approval from the community. newspaper for the 2009-2010 school year. tional Department for further approval. should be given to. Nickerson Corpora- Before work for the project could go into tion, the company that won the bid was The Dispatch would like to thank The Dispatch of Huntington High School is a effect, it needed to be approved by the chosen based on cost and design. Mr. Grackin for his help and contribu- public forum, with its student editorial board taxpayers, who, after all, would be the The cost of this entire project was tions to this article. making all decisions concerning its content. ones providing funding for this upgrade. $177, 304, plus architect fees. This in- Unsigned editorials express the views of the The project was approved at the annual cludes the cost of the new lockers, trans- majority of the editorial board.

Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be published as space allows. Letters are pre- Student complaints linger ferred signed, but may be published by request. by LENA FREED The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit she gets angry. Itʼs true that the best spot why not repave the senior parking lot letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters Iʼm grabbing my calculus folder for a locker is right by the four corners, while they were at it? The newly paved are subject to laws governing obscenity, libel, and notebook from my locker in the and a lot of seniors are frustrated that parking lot feels great driving into the privacy, and disruption of the school process, English hallway, having problems they werenʼt given the lockers in this school, but makes the student parking as are all contents of the paper. Questions, remembering my new combination as area. Instead of installing completely lot feel that much worse in comparison. comments, and letters to the editor should be I hear my neighbor Lexi While trying to decipher the sent to [email protected] or submitted Gamble yelling at her very painted numbers on the parking to The Dispatch mailbox in the main offi ce. own locker to open. I look spots which have almost faded at her, and she explains in a completely, security guard Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of frustrated tone that she simply Youlanda tells me that she has the staff, nor should any opinion expressed in “hates the new lockers.” been trying to get the numbers a public forum be construed as the opinion of The recent installment of repainted over for the students the administration, unless so attributed. over two thousand new navy for the seven years that she has blue lockers in Huntington been working at Huntington The Dispatchʼs goal is to provide readers High School is only one of High. Huntington High school with interesting content in a wide variety of the many changes made for is doing well to spend money on areas. Such areas include the news coverage the 2009-2010 school year. the improvement of conditions, of school and community events, as well as Are all these changes really but maybe it should think features on relevent topics. In addition, The for the better? Lexi isnʼt the more about what the students Dispatch will provide opinionated editorials only one who complains want and need to better their on controversial topics, as well as provide pre- about the change of lockers. educational standards. views and reviews for upcoming school and Senior Leif Drace tells me, ILLUSTRATION: SAM WIDERMAN In the future it would be professional sports seasons and other forms of “Because I was given a bottom locker, more helpful for the school to entertainment. I was forced to move into my friendʼs new lockers, the administration should seek a student consensus before making locker.” Similar systems of sharing have have kept the same style of the old another chang. It would be a smart idea The Dispatch accepts advertisements from lo- been occurring due to the inconvenient lockers, as well as having people in the to conduct surveys where students can cal businesses and student organizations. Re- placement of the bottom lockers. Haley same areas- it would have saved a lot of vote on a few possible changes that they quests for specifi c pricing, and examples of Garofalo says that she doesnʼt fi nd the hassle in remembering new places and want to see, and the majority could be past advertising may be requested via e-mail lockers to be such a nuisance, and that frustration with the placement. held in mind when planning is made. through [email protected]. The Edito- she currently shares her locker with a Another change that came with the Itʼs not that the school is doing a bad rial Board reserves the right to refuse any ad- good friend; she does admit that every new school year was the repaving of the job in their repairs, it just isnʼt minding vertisement deemed inappropriate. time she passes the spot of her old locker parking lot. This is great, donʼt get me the studentsʼ interests when executing wrong, but the only question I have is changes. The Dispatch p-ed OCTOBER09 7 Point / Counterpoint Prom on eve of graduation Keep prom in May

by NATASHA STOLLMACK by CARRIE FANTE Upon being informed of the reason to change the date; it isnʼt, itʼs the As many students have already heard, cutting school the day of prom, that does change in date for the 2010 prom, it was cumulative attendance of students dur- this yearʼs prom will be held the day be- not change the fact that holding prom the natural for students to immediately oppose ing the school year. Although the school fore graduation. This news was not taken day before graduation is a bad idea. the decision. The main arguments from had given us permission to leave early, well by most of the seniors or by the under- First of all every student in the school the student body are that typical post-prom the district was still losing money. Every classmen, who worry that their prom will has heard about the new attendance policy activities will be unable to take place this period that a student is illegally absent, be on the same date. Nearly all students at least ten times this year. It is more than year, and that to schedule the prom and our school receives that much less fund- who are aware of the change of the prom understandable that the school wants to graduation on the same weekend will re- ing from the state. It adds up date (which until this year was always in decrease the large numbers of cuts and sult in utter chaos. I myself was originally quickly; between the state of late May) believe that the sole reason unexcused absences, but changing the opposed to the idea of the change, how- the economy and negligence to atten- behind the change is to discourage date of prom to prevent students from cut- ever Iʼve come to learn both sides ting seems a little extreme, especially when the school has already institut- ed a policy that takes two points off “...everything is be- a studentʼs average for every unex- cused absence. ing linked to the high The school already requires schoolʼs growing atten- students to be in school a minimum number of periods on the day of dance problem.” prom if they are going to attend, so students who leave early for one day, of the dispute. Many of us think that really shouldnʼt be that signifi cant to the administration changed the date the school in attempts to eliminate drinking and In addition to the issue of atten- other popular after-prom events that dance, the fact that graduation is the are deemed dangerous and as many next day will not stop many students like to disregard, illegal. I thought it from having parties and will not stop best to speak with Dr. Leonardi, and she explained to me her standpoint. She told me how the change in date “...holding prom the had not been a direct result of 2009 prom dilemmas- in fact they had been day before graduation considering changing the date for is a bad idea.” several years now. Unfortunately, it seems that everything is being linked to the high schoolʼs growing atten- some from drinking after prom. After- dance problem. Dr. Leonardi talked prom is an important part of prom, about the problem of students leav- which is one of the last big events ing or not even showing up to school ILLUSTRATION: ZACH TEPLIN of high school for seniors, and it is the day of prom, which is how they enjoyed by nearly all students, whether came to establish a rule involving a proms that involve drinking, and other or not they plan to drink. Students will minimum amount of periods of atten- Currently, prom is scheduled illegal activities, and especially to stop either have to move the time of their af- dance required (for the past few years for Thursday, June 24 at 7pm. The seniors from spending the weekend fol- ter-prom parties, which wouldnʼt be the it has been four). Of course, a lack lowing prom in Montauk, without paren- same as having them the actual night of of attendance in a single day cannot graduation ceremony is scheduled tal supervision. While the main factor in prom; or they will have parties the night be held accountable as a big enough for June 25 at 6pm. changing the prom date was not to stop af- of prom anyway, keeping them out late. ter-proms, but instead stop students from Even if students do not go out after prom,

see PROM on page 3 the Dispatch examines . . .

1. Glee- the new television show 1. Obamaʼs plan to make school What’sWhat’s about a Glee Club has quickly become What’sWhat’s days longerlonger-- Teachers hate it. Students a favorite of many Huntington students. hate it. ObamaʼsObamaʼs own children hate it. The Glee Soundtrack also currently tops Not LetʼsLetʼs just not go there, MrMr.. President. Hot iTunes charts. 2. Bottom lockers- enough said... 2. Tropical Smoothie Fridays-With promises of 3. Twilight- Stephenie Meyerʼs novel saga has been read by nearly free smoothies, seniors have been every teenage girl in America. However, fi lm portrayals produced with fl ocking to this eatery for lunch every low budgets have weakened the appeal and magic of these books. Friday. 4. H1N1 (Swine Flu)- Nobody 3. The Blueprint 3- Jay-Zʼs new wants the fl u; itʼs not fun. Add the album featuring the hit song ʻEmpire State of Mindʼ cancan word ʻswineʼ in front, and youʼve be heard in cars and got a lethal combination. People on radios everywhere. across America are waiting to line up to get vaccinations in order to 4. Michael Jackson- The late King of Pop is ap- prevent the spread of H1N1. pearing everywhere on items ranging from tee-shirts to backpacks and school supplies. 5. Tight-fi tting clothing- Tight shirts paired with form-fi tting leg- 5. Leather Jackets- The T-Birds would be so proud. This fall, every- gings prove to be an unfl attering combination. For a better look, try a one is pulling their leather jackets out of their closets for a stylish way to loose cardigan or sweater on top, with skinny jeans on the bottom. beat the chill. The Dispatch 8 DECEMBEROCTOBEROCTOBER0906 ENTERTAINMENT Fall drama production preview: Stage Door by CARLYARLY GLOWACKYLOWACKY AND MOLLY PREP

Friday the thirteenth doesnʼt always have to be an unlucky day, Huntington. Why, you may ask? Because this year, itʼs the premiere of our new fall drama, Stage Door. Directed by Mr. Michael Schwendemann, Stage Door will be presented on Friday, No- vember 13th, and Saturday, November 14th. Student tickets are only fi ve dollars. Never heard of it? Donʼt worry! In simplest terms, itʼs a play that is set in a New York City boarding house in the 1930ʼs. It is the home of 16 aspiring actresses who come to the city to pursue their careers. The play takes you on their unpredictable journey towards stardom and fame. We spoke to Mr. Schwendemann and asked him some questions about the drama, as well as his advice for stu- dents looking to become involved in acting.

Q: Are you impressed with this yearʼs cast? A: Iʼm especially impressed with this yearʼs freshman class. They all came to the audition ready and prepared for anything. Theyʼre such an extremely talented and committed group of young people. Even though I had to cut people for the fi rst time in a while, they all tried their hardest and are talented as well. Make sure you come back! GRAPHIC: WWW.HUFSD.EDU

Q: Do you have a favorite character in the play this year? Q: Do you have any regrets? A: I donʼt necessarily have one, especially because this production is more of an ensemble A: No, other than the fact that I never fully became an actor. Iʼve shared piece. Each character speaks to me on a different level, and I see elements of myself in all of dressing rooms with people that have become famous, so Iʼve come to the them. conclusion that if you share a dressing room with me, youʼll become fa- mous while I stay here and run the drama club. Q: Do you like being the drama director? A: Yes, absolutely. It keeps me sane, and it opens up students to me that I would have Q: Do you have any advice for aspiring actors? otherwise never known. A: Donʼt ever, ever, ever give up, no matter what people say, and al- ways hold on to your dreams. Without a dream, you might as well just pack Q: When do you get sick of it all? it in. A: It depends on the show and the cast. Some shows have breaking points for me, others donʼt. Iʼve yelled, walked out of rehearsals, but I wouldnʼt trade this job for anything else.

Diversity an issue at HHS (continued from front page) by CAT TACOPINA AND SAMUEL SAINTHIL

When asked for a reason as to would do if she had the ability and IS NOT a race issue. There the opinions were homogeneous. be fi xed? Mr. Graber informed why there is such an inequality be- power to make some changes. Dr. are a lot of reasons why. T h e Teachers and students alike were us that the College Board has two tween the students, we were given Leonardi also spoke of establish- best predictor of aca- demic interested in it. One student in par- philosophies about students taking very specifi c, in-depth answers ing a partnership with parents to success is the socioeco- nomic ticular was very interested in this AP classes. The fi rst philosophy that identify themselves with natu- motivate goal oriented education success of parents. People have of- article, because this student had believes that AP classes are ex- ral human behavior. in the student. These measures fered a number of suggestions as to been a victim of “racial profi ling”. clusive to those who have dem- “Minorities hesitate to en- would ensure that the students are why that correlation exists, but it is Upon entering the school in fresh- onstrated outstanding results. The ter challenging classes because matching and even surpassing the presumptuous to claim a causable men year, this student was placed second philosophy however, states they donʼt see their friends there. bar put in place by AP and Hon- relationship. “Over the past sev- into the native speaking Spanish that open enrollment into AP class- Theyʼre afraid of being accused of ors programs, and the fl uctuating eral years, the numbers of minor- class because their last name was es should be an option, and that the trying to ʻact whiteʼ.” Dr. Leon- test scores would be consistently ity students in AP classes have Spanish. only factor should be the studentʼs ardi informed us. Mr. Graber has high again. This all seems well increased, and these students have The problem? This student interest. “My only fear with the also seen this as a problem. A cou- and good, but how realistic are fared just as well, if not better than wasnʼt a native Spanish speaker. second philosophy is that parents ple of years ago, he had a minor- these measures if funds are taken the average.” He also informed us When the student went to tell of higher socioeconomic status ity student drop out of one of his would advocate for their children AP classes because she felt out of to be in AP classes, resulting in place. weaker Regents classes. This will A policy that other districts cause even more disparity and re- use that refl ects a studentʼs desire sult in de facto segregation.” Dr. to achieve is sometimes called the Leonardi agreed with the second “open fl oodgates” policy. This is a philosophy because it allows the policy in which students, regard- district to take action to improve less of grades or prior achieve- the studentsʼ abilities instead of let- ment, can enroll in an AP or Hon- ting them fall by the wayside. She ors class if they choose to do so. showed us data proving that even When asked how feasible this though the number of students ad- policy would be if implemented in mitted into AP classes was grow- our district, Dr. Leonardi said that ing, the test scores were still ris- it all depends on the willingness of ing, thus disproving the notion that the district and community to put the standards for admittance were forth as much effort as possible to being lowered. From May 2003 to ensure the success of the students. May 2009 the number of total AP It also requires the belief that all GRAPHIC: SAM WIDERMAN Scholars honors and recognitions students, regardless of their back- given to Huntington High School ground or circumstances, have into the equation? “It is the school that students who are at least ex- her guidance counselor that she students rose from 27 to 80. Also, the potential to progress as far as boardʼs responsibility to be fi scally posed to AP courses, regardless of didnʼt speak Spanish at all besides averages in AP scores in a substan- they want. “If the policy is imple- prudent. However, in order to rec- their tests scores, will still do bet- common phrases such as “Hello” tial amount of AP classes had an mented, our traditionally high AP oncile the two concepts, the plan ter in college courses than students and “Thank You”, she was turned upward trend from 2004 to 2009. test scores will go down. But the must be a long term multi-year who had not been exposed in high away because the guidance coun- Unfortunately, racial issues district cannot panic and scrap the plan,” stated Dr. Leonardi. school. This last point was inter- selor thought she was looking for are still a touchy subject that soci- program immediately. If it were up Mr. Graber was also consulted esting because it reinforced Dr. an ʻeasy Aʼ. So instead of this stu- ety is reluctant to discuss. Perhaps to me I would implement a multi- about this issue. When asked about Leonardiʼs idea that it is better in dent being able to learn and prog- this is why weʼre still dealing with year plan that would involve an the disparity Mr. Garber informed the long run for a student to barley ress naturally in a regular Spanish the insidious problems of prejudice extra-help style time for formal us that entrance into AP classes de- pass an AP course than to never at- class, the studentʼs grades suffered and unintentional discrimination. instruction in areas that a child is pends on established criteria, such tempt the challenge. because of the misconception. The weak in, ” Dr. Leonardi said in re- as teacher recommendations and When we asked people what student nearly failed. sponse to the question of what she outstanding grades. It absolutely they thought about this article, But how can the disparity The Dispatch g Entertainmenth DECEMBER OCTOBER0906 9 Craving the Cave Singers Reels guys followed, all contributing to sort of mesmerizing quality to it, the acoustic folk oriented sound sounding like an updated version that they have made their own. of roots music. Check out the vid- Although all of the band eo for this single, itʼs like a cross Revisited members come from a back- between a gospel church scene ground of scarcely known bands, and MTV Unplugged. (most noteworthy being Derek Itʼs easy to see how The Cave Fudescoʼs alternative rock band, Singers are heavily infl uenced by A look back at the classic “Pretty Girls Make Graves”), they Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and fl ick ‘GoodFellas’ have still being making waves in Modest Mouse. Other songs Iʼd GRAPHIC: WWW.ALLMUSIC.COM the indie folk scene. In June 2007, recommend would be “Elephant ALBUM: Welcome Joy the band signed with Matador Clouds,” a day-dreamy sort of Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci), ARTIST: The Cave Singers Records and recorded “Invitation tune, and “Helen,” which is simi- by NATASHA STOLLMACK Hill executes the Air France Songs” in Vancouver which was lar to “Seeds of Night.” These are Robbery in 1967 which be- by CODY JACOBS met with critical praise. “Seeds only some of the songs from their of Night” became the trioʼs fi rst fi rst album, but thatʼs not to say Based on Nicholas Pileg- comes the debut of his criminal single during the production of that Welcome Joy, which came giʼs non-fi ctional book Wise- career. Hill and the Lucchese It was by accident that I came “Invitation Songs,” and can easily out this past August, is equally guy, this Martin Scorsese clas- mobsters reap the fi nancial and across the relatively new folk trio, be referred to as the primary ex- pleasing to the ears. “Summer sic explores the lives of Henry authoritative benefi ts of their “The Cave Singers” last Friday ample of the traditional melodic Light” is a good one to check Hill (Ray Liotta) and the Luc- scheming, allowing them to night, as I was idly occupying my sound that is The Cave Singers. out from the new album, as well chese crime family through live comfortably and lavishly. time online, however, I am glad I Following the release of is “At the Cut,” which is a little the rise Hill be- did. “Seeds of Night,” “Dancing On rough around the edges but sure and fall gins dat- Hailing from Seattle, Pete Our Graves” was released in Feb- to make you coming back for of their ing his fu- Quirk, Derek Fudesco, and Marty ruary of 2008. Personally, when I more. Although they may have exciting ture wife, Lund got together in 2007 with heard “Dancing On Our Graves,” not quite made it on to your favor- criminal K a r e n , very little advanced buzz. Fudes- I couldnʼt help but listen to it over ite alternative rock radio stations pursuits. who is co picked up a guitar and the other and over again because it had a yet, be sure to keep an ear out. The fi lm at fi rst begins in flustered B r o o k - by his lyn dur- involve- Ivy League a breath of fresh air ing the ment with by EMILY FELDMAN m i d g a n g - Richest Kids” and “A Summer 1 9 5 0 s sters, but Before becoming members of Chill.” The duo has a very calm where a after he the band Cobra Starship, Ryland and relaxing sound with a sixties y o u n g p r o v e s Blackinton and Alex Suarez cre- vibe to it. Many of their songs H i l l his fi erce- ated a group of their own called are reminiscent of summer, caus- d r o p s ness she This Is Ivy League. This acous- ing memories to fl ood back to the out of becomes tic-based indie-pop band formed listener. Their harmonies are a school to attracted in 2005 in Brooklyn, New York. breath of fresh air from the gener- become to his This is Ivy League has a very dif- ic songs on the radio. There arenʼt involved lifestyle. ferent sound from Cobra Starship; many groups today that create mu- with the In the the group is often compared to Si- sic like theirs, which is something Mafi a. He is mentored by the midst of their unlawful suc- mon and Garfunkel. They released that I value them for. You can GRAPHIC: WWW.ALLMUSIC.COM Lucchese capo, Paul “Pau- cess, Hill, DeVito and Conway two albums called “This is Ivy search this easy listening group lie” Cicero, and his right hand realize their hubris has become League” and “London Bridges”, through Google and Youtube. ALBUM: This Is Ivy League man, Jimmy Conway (Robert a hindrance in a situation that which include songs called “The ARTIST: This Is Ivy League De Niro). Henry is introduced puts themselves and the family to the glamour and dangers of in severe jeopardy. Scorsese the criminal world, meeting shines a realistic light upon the countless notorious people in story as he provides the viewer the network and being given with truthful insight into the assignments from Paulie. With criminal world. the help of fellow mobster Halloween takes on a new meaning at

by ANDREW KU Bodies: The Exhibition

If you want to gain a pro- and in some instances (the circula- self, and I agree with Nickelode- part. You learn about the human than any textbook image. Parts of found and defi nitive understand- tory system, for example, in which onʼs assessment. For the fi rst 10 body by looking at the real thing the show could even be considered ing about the minutes, the exhibit right in front of you. It is both a art for their detail and beauty. human body, or just seems weird truly revolutionary way to learn You may consider going to are just looking and gross, with all and something simply fascinat- Bodies: The Exhibition as a Hal- for an interest- of the internal parts ing to look at. Many of the whole loween treat, or to supplement the ing and unusual of the human body body specimens were dissected in science class you are taking. What experience, go on display. But the vivid athletic poses, allowing the ever your purpose, you will emerge to see Bodies: show gets better as visitor to relate to everyday ac- with a fundamental understand- The Exhibition, you continue. The tivities. Perhaps the most amazing ing of the human body, an under- located in the exhibit gives an fact is that each human specimen standing unparalleled by reading South Street up-close and three- is so thoroughly and carefully dis- a textbook or looking at pictures. Seaport of New dimensional look sected, that they can display the York City. at the human body, entire network of blood vessels Useful information: Nickel- from the inside out. and arteries in a human body with- Address: 11 Fulton Street, odeon reports Each part of the out anything else attached to it. In South Street Seaport, NYC that Bodies “is human body – the addition, authentic human speci- Open Monday thru Thursday a creepily cool skeletal system, mens illustrate the damage caused from 10am-7pm and Friday thru exhibit that muscular system, to organs by over-eating, smoking, Sunday from 10am-10pm, with last features 22 nervous system, the and drug use. They show the re- admission one hour prior to closing. real, whole hu- organ system, and sults of heart disease, kidney dis- man cadavers much more – is on ease, breast cancer, cirrhosis, and Phone:1-888-9BODIES PHOTO: WWW.BODIESTHEEXHIBITION.COM and over 260 display in a series more on real organs of real people. Websites: body parts, all preserved using a veins have been fi lled with red and of rooms, with each display ac- A healthy lung is featured next to a www.bodiestheexhibition.com liquid silicon process. The bod- blue dye) are actually beautiful.” companied by detailed informa- black lung ravaged by smoking, in www.bodiesny.com ies themselves are not frightening I went to see the show my- tion about that particular body a vivid comparison more powerful SPORTS Huntington Blue Devils Football VarsityVarsity is victorious at homhomecomingecoming J.V. has a successful season

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teamʼs game against Harborfi elds by LAUREN CAMPBELL by LAUREN CAMPBELL with a 14-0 win. Caballero. Knutson had 18 tackles, while After weeks of struggle, the Hunting- The young Huntington JV football Awards from winning games were Kingston made 3 tackles, one interception, ton football team fi nally achieved victory team is composed of a string of strong as follows: offensive player awards went and forced a tackle. Defensive end Cabal- in its homecoming game against Harbor- players who have contributed to nu- to sophomore Jared Thorbourne (#12), lero, also a kicker, had 10 tackles and a fi elds. Despite the chilly weather, the merous victories thus far in the season. freshman Shaheem Lewis (#77), and fumble recovery. bleachers were packed with cheering stu- Coaches R. Wilson, T. Jamison, K. Zaha- sophomore Conor Reilly (#2), defensive Altogether, the boys lead Huntington dents, alumni, fans, and a spirited pep band rios, and K. Thorbourne have conditioned player awards went to sophomore Dan to a win with a fi nal score of 27-7, giving as the game began. The fi rst quarter ended the young men well and have prepared McQuade (#81) and sophomore Frank Huntington a 1-5 record in Division III. with the scoreboard reading 0-0. Soon them to handle the rigors of high school Caravetto (#13), special teams player Other mentionable names include Luis into the second quarter, Huntington heated football. awards went to sophomore Joe Straub, Lopez and Tyree Brown on the receiving, up the playing fi eld and held Harborfi elds Huntington tied its fi rst game against sophomore Sharif Jarvis, and sophomore with 2 receptions for 12 yards, and 2 recep- scoreless into the third quarter. Islip with a 20-20 score. The next two Dan McQuade, and Game MVP awards tions for 17 yards, respectively, and Nick Highlights of the game included run- games against Eastport-South Manor went to sophomore Conor Reilly (#2), Saputo on the defensive with one intercep- ning back Calvin Bollar, who went 4-for- and Kings Park were both victories for sophomore Jared Thorbourne (#12), and tion. 7 with 25 yards and a touchdown, ran for Huntington, leading to a 3-0-1 record. freshman Josh Long (#17). The varsity football players walked off 136 yards and a touchdown, and had fi ve Huntington lost in a disappointing game With such a good record, it will be the fi eld holding their chins high, with ap- tackles as well as an interception at an out- against Sayville with a 22-34 score in interesting to see how the rest of the sea- plause from pleased spectators. The home- side linebacker. Ryan Mulligan ran for 101 its fourth game. Sophomore Brandon son plays out. It also makes future varsity coming spirit and zeal seemed to shine with yards and had two touchdowns on nine car- Campbell (#57) commented with “I donʼt seasons promising, with the wide-rang- the players, and this positive energy was re- ries. Leading the defense were players Pe- even want to talk about that game,” when ing talent and enthusiasm carried by the fl ected in their outstanding performance. ter Knutson, Peter Kingston, and Ricardo asked about this loss. Despite this minor boys. upset, the boys picked it up again in the High hopes for boys’ varsity soccer H-ton pushes forward towards a victorious year by ERIC SZILAGY their statistics and voted on who Huntington this year, the strong dition of many players, both had a multitude of saves. With a they believed would be the vic- willed team refuses to let down new and those advancing from powerful and balanced offensive The Huntington boysʼ soc- tor of the division. The vote their guard. After losing many the JV team. Goalies Edward and defensive line, Huntington cer team coming offoff of a 4-10-3 was unanimous across the board of its core players, Huntington Connell and Matt Curley look can only expect the best results. record from last season is aim- when Huntington was placed last plans to push forward towards promising during the off sea- ing for t h e by all teams. The statistics only a victorious year with the ad- son, and between the two have playoffs as augment HuntingtonʼsHuntingtonʼs chance the play- of winning against the unsus- ers and pecting teams, as Huntington coaches are always comes out hard. The anticipating a roster consists of fi ve returning successful sea- seniors as well as fi ve returning son. Head coach juniors. The team is captained John Pagano and by four year varsity player Chris assistant coach Sandoval and is also led by se- Jason Suarez nior defenders Petros Kalodukas have strong faith and Sal Russo. Senior midfi eld- in their 22 man ers include Greg Meyers and team as they show Jesse Michaels. The offensiveoffensive hard work and deter-deter- line of powerful forwards, mination. The training Christian Campos and Carlos during the of off-seasonf-season is Marquez-Guevara are expected more than likely going to give to be lead scorers of the season. the team an edge over many of A good offense is incomplete its unprepared challengers. Dur- without a strong defense to sup- ing the pre season post, Com- port it. Luckily, Huntington has swogue, Sayville, Islip, Kings an even balance between the two. Park, Hauppauge, Harborfi elds Despite the challenging lineup and Eastport had established of opponents scheduled to play PHOTOS: WWW.HUFSD.EDU