Page 2 January 2019 My Two Cents w/ Austin K Ritter: Take 6

By Austin K Ritter because of their religion and start- the 2020 race, Harris is Senator on many issues, namely healthcare ed a world war. In his video, Cren- Kamala Harris (D-CA), who is con- and criminal justice, with expertise. Happy New Year! What a year shaw says that it is “intellectually sidering a run in 2020, Gillibrand is However, nationwide electability 2018 was, and if 2018 was any in- dishonest and frankly unfair to the Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), has never really been her strong dication of how crazy 2019 will be, millions of Jews who died under who promised she wouldn’t run suit. You don’t see Bill Nye speak- then you’d better hold on tight. If Nazi Germany” to compare a presi- for president in her 2018 senate ing about ancient history and you your New Year’s resolution was to dent who’s simply unpopular to a campaign, but probably will any- don’t see Donald Trump preach- pay more attention to the world despotic murderer. Crenshaw also way, and Klobuchar is Senator Amy ing about personal charisma. They around you, you’ve come to the points out that Johnson demeaned Klobuchar (D-MN), who gained know their strengths. Honestly, right place. Here, as usual, I’ll be tens of millions of Americans who national attention after her line Clinton should just extend her highlighting some of my favorite voted for President Trump, who of questioning to Supreme Court speaking/book tour or ride into parts of the last month or so via as far as I know, are mostly living Justice (then-nominee) Brett Ka- the sunset of a wonderful, enjoy- Twitter, as well as inserting my two happy and healthy lives. My two vanaugh. One thing Tamblyn able retirement, with her husband cents into what’s featured. I’d love cents? I think the rhetoric is get- forgets, however, is that even of over forty-three years (Former to hear your reactions to my reac- ting more out of hand than we though America is ready for President Bill Clinton) and her tions at [email protected]. ever could have predicted. I am ap- a female president, it simply adorable grandchildren Charlotte nj.us. palled that a sitting Congressman might not want a Democrat. and Aiden. I truly wish all the best Dan Crenshaw (@DanCren- (Johnson) would not only compare Male or female, the Democratic for the Clintons, but I also wish for shawTX) the leader of the free world to the candidate for president in 2020 their transition out of politics. “Stop insulting Americans just leader of Nazi Germany, but also will have to stand with the far- ABC News (@ABC) because they vote for someone you would viciously attack millions of left of his or her party, something “Speaker of the House Nancy don’t like.” Americans, many of whom are his that voters in 30 states rejected in Pelosi asks her grandchildren and Representative Dan Cren- own constituents, simply because 2016 upon electing Donald Trump. ‘any other children who want to join shaw (R-TX) became famous a few of who they voted for. I get that Whether one likes Trump or not, them’ to come up to the podium as she months ago when he was just a speeches like Johnson’s are flashy he will likely be re-elected in just takes the oath of office.” candidate for Congress, appear- and get support from his base and I under two years after his first term Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was just ing on Saturday Night Live as the agree that President Trump has to if Democrats don’t stop playing elected Speaker of the House for butt of one of Pete Davidson’s start acting more like a president, identity politics like this. I per- the third time, after the Demo- jokes. Unfortunately, this joke was but this is bad for our country, bad sonally would be thrilled to see a cratic Party won 235 seats in the in poor taste, making fun of Cren- for our children to hear, and tre- female president. Nikki Haley (R), House in 2018, compared to the shaw’s eye patch despite the fact mendously harmful for our future. the former U.N. Ambassador and Republicans’ 199. Pelosi was first that he lost his eye while fight- South Carolina Governor, would elected Speaker in 2007, when she ing for our country in the mili- be ideal. There are a plethora of became the first female Speaker tary. Crenshaw was then invited other successful female Republi- in American history. She was re- onto the following week’s epi- cans—like the second-youngest elected Speaker in 2009 but the sode of SNL, where he and Da- woman ever elected to the House Democrats had been in the minor- vidson did a segment together, of Representatives Elise Stefanik ity from 2011-2019, meaning that focusing on national unity and (R-NY), the new Senator from a Republican was Speaker. She is even telling a few light-hearted Arizona Martha McSally (R), or the first person in sixty years to jokes. It became an example to newly-elected Governor Kristi retake the Speakership after hav- all of how those on the left and Noem (R-SD)—who would make ing lost it. Now, with Pelosi (seven- the right could come together Hank Johnson (left) vs. Dan Crenshaw fantastic presidents. It’s not that ty-eight) back on the dais, things amidst all the negativity in the (right) Americans didn’t want a female will be very different for President world. Well, Crenshaw hasn’t left president in 2016, or that they Trump and the Republican legisla- the spotlight since. Now after be- (photo: Daily Wire) don’t want one in 2020; rather, tive agenda. However, apart from ing elected and sworn in as a Con- Amber Tamblyn (@ambert- they’d prefer one who shares their politics, on January 3, Pelosi was gressman from Texas, Crenshaw is amblyn) values. able to invite her eight grandchil- speaking once again on the topic “America: Of COURSE we want CNN Politics (@CNNPoli- dren and every other child in the of national unity. In a video that a woman president, just not that tics) room to join her as she was sworn he attached to this tweet—which woman, Hillary Clinton. “Hillary Clinton is meeting with in as Speaker again. You’d have to I suggest you watch— Crenshaw Warren: How about me? possible 2020 Democrats” be heartless not to admit that this highlights the absurd and divisive America: Problematic. Speaking of Hillary Clinton, is was a sweet moment. comments made recently by Con- Harris: How about me? she’s back! Clinton, the former gressman Hank Johnson (D-GA). America: Nah. First Lady, Senator, Secretary In a speech to the NAACP, Johnson Gillibrand: How about me? of State, and two-time presi- said, “Donald Trump supporters America: Still Nah. dential candidate, is back in the are older, less educated, less pros- Klobuchar: How about me? headlines, where she is seem- perous, and they are dying early. America: New phone who dis” ingly helping to vet potential Their lifespans are decreasing, and In this tweet, Tamblyn, a contenders for the 2020 Demo- many are dying from alcoholism, left-wing writer for the New York cratic presidential nomination. drug overdose, liver disease, or Times, expresses her frustration When I saw this tweet, I rolled simply a broken heart caused by with America’s supposed lack of my eyes. I wonder what it takes economic despair.” Johnson also support for female presidential for a person to know when they Nancy Pelosi Swearing In, Third Time’s repeatedly compared the president candidates. Warren is Senator no longer hold credibility in a the Charm! to Adolf Hitler, who you might re- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who certain sphere. Sure, the semi- member killed millions of people has announced her candidacy for successful politician could speak (photo: Vox) January 2019 Page 3 2019 Predictions By Sofia Smith this year. Although there are many continues to create masterpiece af- people are emphasizing certain different reasons that people chose ter masterpiece. trends that will definitely meet As 2019 begins for all of us, them, the majority agree that the 3. Who will win the You- their demise this year. First, we it beckons new trends and events. Saints have dominated this season tube Sub-War: T-Series or can breathe easy because I predict Normally, most people want to and may just have enough power to Pewdiepie? TikTok will die before 2019 ends, have some idea of how the new make it and win the Super Bowl. So Mahwah students may be bi- much like the end of Vine, a simi- year is going. These following four make sure to place your bets now ased, but everyone polled says that lar media who endured a four year forecasted outcomes are helpful to on the Saints! Pewdiepie will 100% win the sub lifespan officially ending in early keep in mind as January draws to 2. What upcoming musi- war. If you are unaware of this in- 2017. Along with this, certain a close! cian is going to make some hit ternet battle, Indian music chan- memes will die like the tide pod 1. What team will win the singles this year? nel T-Series is currently trying to challenge and AirPods. Speaking of Super Bowl? I recommend paying atten- overcome Pewdiepie for the high- AirPods, I predict that AirPods will After lots of anonymous poll- tion to artist Tinashe this year if est subscriptions on Youtube. Both gain less popularity as everyone ing, it looks like most people think you are into R&B music since she is are neck and neck, with T-Series collectively loses their AirPods at the Saints will win the Super Bowl a very talented singer who is slowly currently boasting less than a 200 the same time. on the rise. Check thousand difference in subscrib- I present these aforemen- out my personal fa- ers. The world will have to lay back tioned predictions indubitable vorite song of hers, and wait. In my opinion, even if confidence but no concrete guar- “Throw A Fit” if you Pewdiepie does lose to T-Series, antee that they will happen. Share are in need of a boost more people will enjoy Pewdiepie’s and use them as an inspiration to in self-image and content and both channels will forge prophecies of your own for empowerment. Ad- prosper. this year. Above all, let’s anticipate ditionally, I believe 4. What trends of 2018 will a great new year filled with plenty Troye Sivan will only die in 2019? more happenings and pleasant sur- increase his follow- There are many trends that prises. Count on us writers here at Pewdiepie vs T-Series ing this year, as he should die in 2019, but most Tom-Tom to keep you covered! Top 3 Broadway Shows to See This Winter By Jessica Xing show, be sure to check out Sardi’s Bromley as Bonnie, Geno Carr as someone new, and a baking contest Restaurant, which is conveniently Oz, Jenn Colella as Beverly/An- coming up in a nearby county. The Looking for something to in close proximity to the theatre. nette, Joel Hatch as Claude, Alex show began on April 24th, 2016, do this winter but worn out from Serving Italian and American dish- Finke as Janice, and many more and has since been nominated the same old movie theaters and es, Sardi’s also offers vegetarian, stars. The musical takes place at for four Tony Awards. Currently, ice-skating rinks? Check out these vegan, and gluten free options for Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre with the musical features Stephanie broadway shows for an unforget- everyone’s needs. tickets ranging from about $80 to Torns as Jenna, Charity Dawson as table experience. Come From Away $200. However, for those willing to Becky, Lenne Klingaman as Dawn, Frozen Having premiered on March get up earlier and wait outside for Steven Good as Dr. Pomatter, Ben What better time to check 12th of 2017, Come From Away is the box office to open, rush tickets Thompson as Earl, Benny Elledge out Disney’s Frozen on Broadway based on the true story of Gan- are offered at this show for only as Cal, Christopher Fitzgerald as then in the winter? Based off the der, Newfoundland, an isolated $38, depending on availability. Ogie, as well as other talented classic Disney story of snow queen community that ended up hosting Lasting one hour and forty min- performers. The entire production Elsa and her sister Anna’s journey 6,579 passengers from around the utes, Come From Away has no inter- lasts two and a half hours, with a with mountaineer Kristoff to save world when 38 planes were divert- mission. If you plan on grabbing a fifteen minute intermission. Tak- their kingdom from being trapped ed to Gander’s air strip on Septem- bite to eat before or after this mu- ing place at Brooks Atkinson The- in a perpetual winter spell, the ber 11, 2001. Looking past cultural sical, consider Junior’s Restaurant atre, tickets vary from $90 to $180 show’s opening night took place clashes and language barriers, the and Bakery. Within walking dis- based on the seating locations. As on March 22, 2018, and features people of Gander accepted the tance to the theatre, Junior’s is fa- for dinner, Orso is only a three many talented actors and musi- stranded travelers, establishing mous for their desserts, especially minute walk from the theatre, and cal numbers, creating a stunning an important recognition that ev- cheesecakes. However, this place offers food for all preferences, such and magical experience. Some of eryone is part of one global family. is known to become packed before as vegetarian. If you really want to the main characters include or after shows, so be immerse yourself in the world of Caissie Levy as Elsa, Patti Mu- sure to plan ahead. Waitress, be sure to save space for rin as Anna, Jelani Alladin as Waitress dessert in the theatre, as they do Kristoff, John Riddle as Hans, Speaking of des- offer fresh baked mini pies in pack- Andrew Pirozzi as the loyal serts, our final sug- aged jars! reindeer Sven, and Greg Hil- gestion is the din- Honorable Mentions dreth as the lovable and hilari- er-themed musical While the three shows list- ous snowman Olaf. The show Waitress, which fea- ed above are certainly worth at- currently takes place at St. tures Jenna, an ex- tending this winter, there are, of James Theatre, with tickets pert pie-maker, who course, plenty of other great shows ranging from around $115 to dreams about escap- worth mentioning. These include $200, depending on the loca- ing her abusive hus- Anastasia, The Band’s Visit, Kinky tion of your seats. The entire band and small town Boots, Wicked, The Prom, Dear Evan production is about two hours life. Soon enough, Hansen, Mean Girls, and Hamilton. and twenty minutes long, with Come From Away Thriving and Surviving Jenna finds herself Whatever your personal interests a fifteen minute intermission. in a mess with a baby are, there’s a show for everyone to As for dinner before or after the The current cast includes Petrina coming, a secret relationship with enjoy! Page 4 January 2019 January 2019 Page 5 2019 Oscars… Really? By Denise Shvartsberg nation; it touches upon relevant to the Academy Award members. I, by resurrecting a man that society issues and Jamil Smith of Time along with other Marvel fans, will thought could never be brought The Oscar nominations for claims that it portrays “a regres- be hoping that Infinity War snags back. Viggo Mortensen has been the 91st Academy Awards are less sive cultural and political moment a win, but this year’s nominations previously been a Best Actor nomi- than expected… fueled in part by the white-nativist suggest a tight vote. nee twice and has earned another The Netflix film, Roma, has movement... Its themes challenge Spider-man: Into the Spi- Best Actor nomination for his rep- garnered ten nominations includ- der-Verse is an unexpected success, resentation of Tony Lip in Green ing Best Picture. I cannot speak winning a Golden Globe and praise Book. for everyone, but this film’s double from critics and viewers alike. One thing that can be said nomination in the Best Picture cat- While I originally did not believe regarding the Best Director nomi- egory as well as Best Foreign Film that an animated superhero film nations is Bradley Cooper’s ab- is egregious. It is a Mexican film could be anything special, I was de- sence from the nominees’ list. For with its primary language being bunked within a week of the film’s months, everyone has been prais- Spanish, but due to its exclusive premiere. Since then, the movie has ing his directorial work on A Star Is premiere on Netflix-- an American been nominated for Animated Fea- Born, but the nominations suggest company-- it found a “loophole” ture Film. I honestly believe that that the Academy did not find his to quality for the biggest award of with this film’s Rotten Tomatoes work equivocal to Oscar material. the night. Other nominations for ratings, reviews, and awards record The Actress in a Leading the film include Best Foreign Lan- thus far, it stands a solid chance of Role nominees are quite a mix this guage Film, Best Director, Best taking home the Oscar. year. Some of the nominations Actress, Best Supporting Actress, The Actor in a Leading Role were foreseeable such as Glenn Best Original Screenplay, Best Cin- category is always a close one. Usu- Close and Olivia Colman for their ematography, Best Production De- ally the nominees are all more than performances in The Wife and The sign, Best Sound Editing, and Best qualified for the award as demon- Favourite. Others such as Yalitza Sound Mixing. It is the first nomi- strates with this year’s nomina- Aparicio and Melissa McCarthy’s nated film that is predominantly tions: Christian Bale, Bradley Coo- performances in Roma and Can distributed by a streaming service institutional bias, its characters per, Willem Dafoe, Rami Malek, You Ever Forgive Me? —while (Netflix). take unsubtle digs at oppressors, and Viggo Mortensen. adequate—do not present them- Another surprising turnout and its narrative includes prismatic Christian Bale has proven selves as likely Oscar nominees. are the seven nominations Black perspectives on black life and tradi- himself time and time again as a Lady Gaga, although a surprising Panther has received: Best Picture, tion.” versatile actor in his method act- nomination, has shown the world Production Design, Sound Editing, Marvel’s visual effects and ing and physical transformations that she is more than an acclaimed Sound Mixing, Costume Design, CGI speak for themselves, war- as seen in his portrayal of Dick singer and songwriter. Her chem- Music (Original Score), and Music ranting Avengers: Infinity War a Cheney in Vice. Bradley Cooper’s istry with Bradley Cooper in A (Original Song). While some of the nomination for Visual Effects. The recent venture into directing, pro- Star Is Born is astounding and she film’s nominations were unsurpris- art of making the audience feel like ducing, writing, and acting in A demonstrates her singing abilities ing, such as the editing and design- they’re in space or bringing extra- Star Is Born has established itself throughout the film. Some may ing categories but the nomination dentary characters to life such as as a success. No better individual believe that she is not Oscar mate- of a Marvel film for Best Picture Thanos is meticulous work that than Willem Dafoe could have been rial, but I disagree. While the odds is unheard of. People do not usu- can either make or break a movie. chosen to give an Oscar-worthy of Lady Gaga winning an Academy ally consider action movies on the Marvel never disappoints in this performance of a tortured man like Award for Best Actress are unlikely, same level as epics and dramas. category but other films—Chris- Vincent van Gogh in At Eternity’s she has a great chance of winning Black Panther has proven itself as topher Robin, First Man, Ready Gate. Rami Malek has illustrated Best Original Song for her music more than an average action mov- Player One, Solo: A Star Wars Sto- his caliber as an actor as Freddie and lyrics in the movie’s notable ie, earning the Best Picture nomi- ry—have also proven themselves Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody song “Shallow”. Briana’s Article By Briana Gill Skills Competition. So while the As soon as she started moving the Another repeating champ was All-Star game itself proved to have crowd chanted USA! Kendall Coyne Johnny Gaudreau of the Puck Con- As always the NHL All Star highlights of its own including the Schofield said, “I knew it was a mo- trol challenge. There is a reason why Weekend is an exciting event that showcasing of several young rookie ment that was going to break a you save the best for last. Everyone a lot of hockey fans look forward talents, the Skills Competition re- lot of barriers and a moment that thought Patrick Kane was going to to. Sidney Crosby finally won his ally stole the show. would change the perception of our win the event at first by setting the first All-Star MVP to add to his tro- SKILLS COMPETITION game.” Third straight year Fastest tone at 28.611 sec but then Johnny phy case. But it’s not really the ac- A big change this year was Skater champ, Connor McDavid, came through with 27.045 sec. The tual game that people that focused that the NHL let the women’s was really impressed with the way most tedious and frustrating event on, it was all of the Skill Competi- hockey players participate and Kendall moved. “When she took was the Premier Passer challenge. tions. There were some fantastics demonstrate each of the chal- off, I was like,’Wow!’, I thought she Almost all the players were strug- finishes, and some of the league’s lenges. History was made! Kendall might have won the way she was gling getting the pucks over the best showed why they’re exactly Coyne Schofield became the first moving. She was a really good skat- barriers and into the little demonic that. Some other changes this year woman to compete in the NHL er and that was an amazing thing nets from far away but not Brianna in San Jose also provided some All Stars Competition by replac- for the game to see her participate Decker or Leon Draisaitl, they com- good conversation pieces. Female ing injured player Nathan MacKin- like that in an event like this.” Once pleted it quickly with ease. Brianna U.S. women’s hockey Olympic gold non. Even though she did not win again McDavid won the event with Decker technically won the event medalists, Kendall Coyne Scho- since she finished seventh out of 13.378 sec but not beating his fast- finishing with 1.06 sec but since field and Brianna Decker, partici- the eight skaters with 14.346 sec, est time with 13.02 sec in 2017. she was “only demonstrating”, the pated in a extremely entertaining she definitely won the crowd over. Shocker. title went to Leon Draisaitl who Page 6 January 2019 Super Bowl LIII By Tyler Ziman Bowl. As Brees stepped back into to keep their season alive. New extremely talented player who can the pocket, he targeted his receiver England sat way back in the Chiefs maneuver all over the football field What else is new, the Patriots Tommy Lee Lewis for a pass that territory, far away from the end- to find one of his receivers. Goff are in the Super Bowl again. For the would have most likely been a first zone, when Dee Ford stood offside has a great arm and is gifted with third straight year, the New Eng- down. As the ball sailed in the air, for the Kansas City defense, with quick receivers, including Robert land Patriots will be representing Rams cornerback Nickell Robey- which the Patriots were granted Woods and Brandin Cooks. The the AFC in the Super Bowl as they Coleman forcefully shoved Lewis a first down due to Ford’s biggest running game has also been ter- look to take down Jared Goff and away, preventing the receiver from penalty of his career. If Dee Ford rific for Los Angeles, as they have the Los Angeles Rams, who will catching it way before the ball got had stayed onsides, the Chiefs made CJ Anderson into what looks be representing the NFC. It seems to him. In this play—which should would have gotten the ball back be- like a star running back. The Rams that just about the same players are have been an easy pass interfer- cause Charvarius Ward intercepted also have Todd Gurley, so if he is at in the big game every year. Peyton ence on Robey-Coleman—the ref- the football on Brady’s throw, and full strength, he will be big for the Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, and erees did not throw a flag and the the Chiefs would have needed just Rams offense. Tom Brady have represented the Saints settled for a go-ahead field one first down to win the game, On the other side, the Patri- AFC in fifteen of the last sixteen goal with much more time on the and go to Super Bowl LIII. ots have heated up in the playoffs, Super Bowls. Shoutout to Joe Flac- clock for the Rams to either tie or As you can see, this Super just like every other year. After a co, who was the other quarterback win the game. This no-call may be Bowl could easily be the New Or- decent regular season, Tom Brady to represent the AFC in the game, the biggest missed call in the his- leans Saints vs. the Kansas City and the Pats woke up and have as he led the Baltimore Ravens tory of the NFL because the Rams Chiefs, but instead the league re- been playing great football over there back in 2013, where they warded all of us with another the past month. With many re- defeated the 49ers in Super Brady-Belichick Super Bowl. ceivers to work with, New England Bowl XLVII. As we get set for This Super Bowl should be a should not have a problem with this year, many think that both good one, as both the Rams and its offense, since Brady can throw teams in the Super Bowl do not Patriots have very good teams. the ball to many guys like Chris deserve to be there due to a few The Rams look like the better Hogan, Julian Edelman, and Rob miscues in both the NFC and team based on their success Gronkowski. However, the Patri- AFC Championship matchups. this season and the way that ots defense is going to have to step In the NFC Champion- they have played all year, but up against the Rams dominant of- ship game, the Rams visited even when the Patriots look like fense. New England has been good the Mercedes Benz Superdome their season is about to end, defensively but I do not think that in New Orleans, where the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick they are good enough to stop such Saints and their passionate Sean McVay, Head Coach for Rams, Getting Players always whip up something a powerful offense in the Rams. fans tried to stop Los Angeles Ready for Big Game on Sunday that keeps them playing and If all goes to plan, I think that from stealing their glory for a succeeding. the Los Angeles Rams are the fa- trip to Super Bowl LIII. Late in the marched right back down the field The Rams are led by coach vorites to win Super Bowl LIII, as fourth quarter, the Saints looked and hit a game-tying field goal, and Sean McVay, who is the young- Sean McVay and his talented Rams at a third-and-long with just under later got the ball in overtime and est head coach to reach the Super will win the battle in a close fight two minutes to go in regulation. kicked a game-winning field goal Bowl, at the age of 32. McVay has with Tom Brady and the Patriots. With the game tied at twenty, all that sent them to Super Bowl LIII, plenty of weapons to work with, My Predictions: New Orleans needed was a first robbing the Saints of their well-de- including stud DT Aaron Donald, Super Bowl Score: Los An- down to run the clock down to served trip to the big game. who has been so good that he is in geles wins 32-29. a couple of seconds, where they Later in the AFC Champi- the running for MVP as a defen- Super Bowl MVP: Jared Goff would have kicked the game win- onship game, Tom Brady and the sive tackle, which is unheard of. ning field goal to go to the Super Patriots needed to get a first down The quarterback, Jared Goff, is an

Briana’s Article (cont.) finished with a 1.09 sec, which I stunning fashion as well. Everyone the pipes and showed the young- looking forward to seeing their own think is completely ridiculous. Give thought Andrei Vasilevskiy had ster who’s boss with an outstand- player, Brent Burns, dominate the Brianna the title and the money!! the win in the bag with 8 straight ing 12 straight saves. competition with the hardest shot. I’m glad I’m not the only one who saves then Henrik stood between The San Jose home crowd was However, after whiffing his first- at thinks she got bamboozled since tempt, he only reached 100.6 mph hockey manufacturer CCM is giv- which wasn’t good enough to be ing her $25,000, which she rightly crowned champion. Instead, Stan- deserves. CCM said, “ Understand ley Cup Champion, John Carlson of the importance of recognizing fe- the Washington Capitals won with male hockey players. That’s not an 102.8 mph. His fellow teammate, insignificant amount of cash for a Alex Ovechkin, would be proud player whose salary is a fraction of since he won the challenge in the her NHL counterparts.” past. Finally, another highlight was As always the most excit- David Pastrnak quickly negotiated ing challenge is the Save Streak all the accuracy shooting targets in Challenge that gives the goalies a an amazing 11.3 sec. chance to show off what they can Can’t wait for next year’s do by stopping penalty shots. Just Skills Competition, only if they let as the Puck Control Challenge,the Kendall and Brianna; Gold Medalists the women actually compete and Save Streak Challenge ended in a not try to pass them over again. January 2019 Page 7 Behind the Set, Under the Sea By Emily Hanson and doesn’t have many details yet them onstage to achieve the true il- small specifics and only sees the set but is looking to be impressive! lusion viewed by the audience later. as one whole, but each piece has its Every spring at Mahwah High The set team has also worked Also, what’s a cool set with- own unique purpose and position School, the auditorium hosts a mu- on more miniscule props, such as out a cute little easter egg? Mr. which is equally as intriguing as sical production filled with tons of homemade “rocks” for the back- Nahum’s daughter, Penny, was the show itself! Most of the minor hard work. The sets of these mu- ground. These will be wheeled on born last year, so the set design- details that complete the show’s sicals, however, hold more than and offstage during certain sec- ers included a small cameo with masterpiece reside deep behind the meets the viewer’s eye and also tions of the play as tiny details scenes. contain some amazing secrets! In that still need a lot of care, de- Many creative minds from 2019, the MHS musical is The Lit- spite blending in on show day. the MHS staff must come to- tle Mermaid and the cast and crew The soon-to-be vivid rocks con- gether every year to create a have already begun their work cre- tain no decorations yet but will magical and delightful work of ating a magical set. Tons of hours have coral, sea plants, and other art, without whom the show and months are put in to make the patterns. The amount of effort would not be possible. It is im- show the best it can be. put into even the smallest as- portant to thank these people, So far, the crew of the play has pects of the set is crucial and in particular Mr. Nahum (the had a meeting on Saturday, Janu- makes a world of a difference. musical’s director), Mr. Coe (the ary 12th and Friday, January 18th, One of the hardest parts set constructor), Ms. Johnson to begin construction for the back- of the set is trying to create (the costume designer), and Mr. grounds. Since the show is based depth. The setting of The Little Needham (the art director for on the film The Little Mermaid, Mermaid is “under the sea,” and the show). Their dedication is a there are numerous scenes which though this is easy to portray true example of Mahwah High need to be depicted on only one in an animated film, it takes a School’s dedication! Also, an ad- stage. These include, for example, lot more thinking on-land with- her name on a store sign in Guys & ditional thank you to Mr. Needham King Triton’s throne, Ursula’s lair, out only making a big, blue sheet. Dolls. Naturally, they will probably for taking the time and answering and Prince Eric’s ship. When the spring musical was Guys do something with that this year as questions to make this article as The crew has began building and Dolls in 2018, the crew includ- well, so keep a lookout for it at the accurate as possible. the illustrious ship, even in Janu- ed signs for stores and scenery but show! Don’t forget to come out to ary, which has to be very large in that is nearly impossible to include It’s important to include an il- see The Little Mermaid this spring order for the scene to work prop- in the ocean. The cast will rely on lusion in every individual set piece. and keep an eye out for all the back- erly. The vessel is only fleshed out props of various sizes and overlap The audience often overlooks the stage work. Longest Shutdown in History: Just the Facts By Austin K. Ritter ment without money for what furloughed, meaning no work and land, but the shutdown truly had a he calls a “border wall,” a promise no pay, until the government re- ripple-down effect, making it more What is a government shut- he made on the campaign trail in opened. Many federal agencies difficult, for example, for farmers down? That’s the question most 2016. So, when funding ran out were affected, including the De- to get government loans. Americans began to ask on De- on December 22 and no deal was partments of Agriculture, Justice, How did it end? Finally, after a cember 22, 2018 when no deal long and politically-divisive thir- was reached to keep the federal ty-five days, President Trump government open. A government and Congressional leaders came shutdown means that the House to a compromise of sorts. Trump of Representatives, the Senate, announced he would sign a bill and the President did not work to- without any funding for the gether to fund all of the agencies border wall and Speaker Nan- of the federal government before cy Pelosi (D-CA) got it passed the fiscal year expired. In this case, by the House. In the Senate, the fiscal year expired on Decem- still controlled by Republicans, ber 22 and roughly three-fourths the continuing resolution was of the government had actually unanimously agreed to by “voice been funded properly beforehand, vote,” meaning that there was no meaning that only the remain- actual voting but that no Sena- ing one-fourth of the government tor present had any objection to would be shut down. its passage. On Friday, January How did we get here? The 25, President Trump signed the House of Representatives, then resolution to keep government controlled by Republicans, had open for roughly three weeks, to passed a measure that would open negotiate and work out a deal. the government and include border Donald Trump Stands Firm on Shutdown So, the government is re- security funding, while the similar- opened for now. The longest ly-Republican-controlled Senate shutdown in United States his- passed a bill that would open the reached, the government closed its Homeland Security, State, Trea- tory had a negative impact on al- government without any fund- proverbial doors at midnight. sury, and more. These agencies most every facet of American so- ing for border security. President What was affected? Some remained functional on essential ciety, but, as usual, cooler heads Trump made it clear that he would 800,000 federal workers either matters like, in Homeland Secu- prevailed and it ultimately came to not sign a bill to fund the govern- had to work without pay or were rity’s case, protecting the home- a much-appreciated end. Page 8 January 2019 My Experience at the Women’s March in Boston By Izzy Durso to send the message that women ty signs, and listen to empowering half, the march began. We exited are strong, capable, and brave. music by Beyonce, Aretha Frank- through the park as one, united I have never felt more a part The day began with everyone lin, and Christina Aguilera to name front, ready to fight for change. of a team than when I went to We marched through the streets of the Women’s March in Boston on Boston for about three hours, hold- January 19, 2019. Women from all ing ourselves and our signs up high. around the city and state traveled After the march, we gathered back there to make a difference, take a at Boston Common for community stand, to incite change. There were building and encouragement. college kids with pink pussy hats, I loved every minute of the older women with empowering Women’s March, from actually signs, and even men wearing anti- marching through the streets of Trump shirts. Hundreds of people Boston to just getting to know showed up to support women’s some of the many powerful and rights and the signs that they made determined women out there who were the main attraction. Signs are ready to make a change. And showed clever, witty messages like the march went so far beyond just “Without Hermione, Harry would women’s rights--it also brought so have died in Book 1,” or “We are the Izzy Makes History many other issues to light, like the granddaughters of all the witches horrible state of the US govern- you couldn’t burn,” or “Time zones ment, the neglected basic rights of are so weird: It’s tomorrow in Aus- convening in Boston Common, a a few. However, I noticed that po- the American people, and so many tralia, it’s already night in Europe, large park in the center of Boston. lice were there, barricading all of us other issues. I am so grateful that I and it’s the 1950s in the United We had time to get to know the from the stage at the front. was able to experience such a unit- States. Lol.” I loved seeing so many other women marching with us, After we met at Boston Com- ed and strong part of history. powerful people standing together take pictures with some of the wit- mon for about an hour and a Senior College Choices By Zuzanna Niepostyn graduation. Cornell has one of the Boston University which is ranked best computer programs in the top 40 in business. The school is That nerve-racking, yet thrill- country and since Heinz is plan- six hours away, allowing Pashine ing time of year has returned; se- ning to major in computer science, enough independence as well as niors spend their days itching to it was the perfect fit. He is especial- the flexibility to regularly come open an email with an acceptance ly grateful that his new school is home on the weekends. decision. Some seniors applied not too far from home, which will Lauren Trevisani Early Decision (ED) to one school allow him to regularly visit his fam- Lauren Trevisani, a Mahwah while others applied to multiple. A ily and friends. senior, is embarking on an amazing sizeable portion already received Jackson Magi adventure. Traveling over 1,000 all their letters, while others re- Jackson Magi will be attend- miles to her new school in New main in anticipation. Some are ing Northeastern University this Orleans. Trevisani applied ED to undecided, others are one hun- upcoming season. The Northeast- Tulane University, her first choice dred percent sure. Whatever the ern University in Boston, Mas- college. Deciding to live so far from situation, commiting to a college speech, she was happy to see that sachusetts, is reputable for its home will not be easy but Trevisani is no easy task. We went around the College of St. Rose had an ex- academics. Magi described the day has doubts that she will get accus- and asked a few committed seniors cellent program. that he received the news as “the tomed to the distance. For her, it about their universities. Andrew Heinz happiest day in my life.” At first, was love at first sight upon visiting Deanna Ciliento Andrew Heinz, a straight-A’s he was up in the air about where the campus and immersing her- Deanna Ciliento is a hard- senior at Mahwah, is also about he wanted to attend but became self in the animated environment. working and diligent senior stu- to write a new chapter in his life. infatuated with Northeastern af- Trevisani is planning to major in dent here at Mahwah High School. After this year, he will be attend- ter further research. The school is Research and Communication Pub- Her journey through the Mahwah ing Cornell University in Ithaca, not too close to home but Magi will lic Relations. district has been a long one and New York. From the beginning, still make it home on holidays to We wish these seniors (as now is drawing to a bittersweet Heinz was confident in his chances spend time with his family. Magi is well as all others who are waiting end. Ciliento will be attending the at admission, but was nonetheless planning to graduate Northeastern to hear back) a safe voyage on their College of St. Rose in Albany. The overwhelmed with joy at reading with a degree in finance. moving days and the best of luck in College of St. Rose was her first the palpable letter. When asked Aayush Pashine settling into a new phase of their choice and getting in was a dream about his reasons behind his com- Aayush Pashine, a senior at- lives. The best is yet to come! And come true. Ciliento is planning on mitment, Heinz couldn’t place his tending Mahwah high School, to those seniors who are still grap- starting a Division 2 lacrosse team. finger on the exact reason—he just had applied ED to his first choice pling with decisions, do not rush! She is a lively and athletic young loved it. Ever since he first visited, school, Boston University. Getting The time spent to evaluate what girl, and was instantly drawn in by he realized he was fond enough of into BU was an amazing feeling. institution fits your needs is price- St. Rose’s amazing sports program. the school to consider it his home Pashine, who is planning to ma- less. Since Ciliento wants to major in for the next four years following jor in finance, decided to enroll in

Tom-Tom Contributors Box: Izzy Durso, Briana Gill, Info About Old Articles: You may be wondering why there are old Emily Hanson, Rajwinder Kaur, Zuzanna Niepostyn, 1959 articles scanned into our 2019 Tom-Tom. This is because we may be Vincent Petroni, Austin K. Ritter, Denise Shvartsberg, Sofia Smith, putting this one in the time capsule and thought it would be fun to see Jessica Xing, and Tyler Ziman. Advisor: Mr. Jankowski. sizty years of news articles in one. Here’s to sixty more years!