Vol. XIII Issue 2 Harrison High School February 2009 Inside the Huffington Post The World’s Most Powerful Blog A Husky Herald Exclusive Emily Singer News Editor This past November was marked Another project, called FundRace, (Media Editor), by one of the most important, contro- tracks contributions to presidential and Colin Sterling versial presidential elections in our candidates and offers maps which (Senior Blog Edi- country’s history. Everyone was talking pinpoint contributors by city, neighbor- tor). All four were about Barack Obama and John Mc- hood, and street. wearing jeans – Cain, and who might be better suited to HuffPo was recently named the one of the sev- save our sinking ship of a country. world’s most powerful blog by the fa- eral reasons why With newspapers in a media mous London newspaper, The Guard- they like working frenzy, writing article upon article about ian. Since the website was founded at the Huffington whatever proved to be the “latest con- three years ago, it has grown enor- Post. troversy,” it was easy to get caught up mously and is positioned to continue to Apart from and confused about everything go- grow over the next several years. comfort, the edi- ing on. The monotonous, unbiased, tors agreed that The Huffington staff hard at work. Courtesy of Emily Singer equal-time-for-each-candidate articles A TYPICAL WORK DAY AT HUFFPO flexible hours (they ington Post for ‘concentrated news,’ or tended to get a bit boring as well. can edit and update from home if they news from all of their favorite websites In times like those, opinion arti- Movies have a tendency to portray want) and the constant energy is what merged onto one website. As a result, cles can often clear clouds of confusion newsrooms as hectic, with people in make their jobs so appealing. the news editors debatably have the and set the record straight, and that’s business suits talking on their phones, Aside from Colin, the editors do toughest jobs. why so many turned to the articles shuffling through piles of paper, and not actually edit blog posts. They patrol Senior News Editor Katharine displayed on the Huffington Post. running around everywhere. This may internet news websites and television Zaleski was one of the Huffington Founded by Arianna Huffington be the case for some newspapers and reports for the most exciting and in- Post’s first employees. She started and Kenneth Lerer in 2005 as a web- news websites, but it’s definitely not the teresting news reports. Once they’ve working as a blogger two weeks after site where prominent political figures case for the Huffington Post. In fact, found something that catches their eye, the site was founded. As the site grew, and journalists could voice their politi- it’s quite the opposite. the original article is edited to several bloggers became editors and political cal opinions, the Huffington Post (also The offices are on two floors – the short paragraphs (under the Fair Use freelancers became bloggers. Be- known as HuffPo) has expanded to lower floor is home to the public rela- ing that there are approximately 20 cover topics such as entertainment, tions and business offices while the up- news editors, Katharine’s job consists media, and the go-green movement. per floor is reserved for the editors and “Huffington and Lerer... of much more than scrounging the Huffington and Lerer met through bloggers. The editors’ office is a large internet for interesting articles. She a mutual friend. According to Lerer, white room with four long tables. One is had this idea to try to focuses on how to make Huffington the duo “had this used by start a news site online Post stories cover the entire internet idea to try to start the tech and change the way news (i.e., How close to the top of the page a HuffPo article is when searched on a news site on- staff and is offered...” line and change is sepa- Google), as well as how to make news the way news is rated by more interesting (yet still fair) to keep offered online; a divider. people coming back to the site, which much the way The edi- Law, they cannot put the full article up). Katharine says is a “fun challenge.” CNN changed tors sit at Then, accompanying photographs are Just like Katharine, Media Editor the broadcast in- the first selected and cropped, the summarized Danny Shea has been on the Huff- dustry 25 years two ta- news story is linked to the full-length ington Post team since it first started. ago.” bles and article, and the story is posted. Danny started out as an intern and was HuffPo’s the blog As Senior Blog Editor, Colin Ster- hired full-time a year ago. He focuses extensive list of editors ling reads over 100 blog submissions on business and culture in the news, bloggers cur- sit at the a day and chooses which ones are the on television, and on the internet. rently includes last table. most interesting and site-appropriate. Although the site’s focus is news and Arianna Huff- Each There are sections on the site for politics, thanks to the recent election, ington herself, seat at every topic, so creating a balanced Danny is confident that the media sec- Rosie O’Donnell, the desk mix of subjects is important. When tion’s recent popularity will not fade. Carl Bernstein, has a asked whether he has received any He says that his section does not rely John Cusack, desktop blog submissions that were too radical on the media, and that politics relies on and Bob Barr, comput- to post, Colin chuckled a bit and said media to be heard (without television or among others. er, a tele- that occasionally he does, and he can newspapers, nobody would have any The web- phone, check with the writer to see how it can idea of what was going on in the politi- site is openly and the be edited so that the argument is not cal world, or the world in general). liberal, and un- respec- completely lost. Otherwise the blog Senior Style Editor, Anya Strze- mien, feels otherwise. She began her like other politi- Arianna Huffington. Courtesy of wired.com tive edi- can be rejected and forgotten about. cal blogs, HuffPo tor’s per- “We’re not obligated to publish journalism career working for maga- offers both news coverage and com- sonal laptop. There are wall-mounted everything that gets submitted,” Colin zines, but after time, the magazines mentary. Readers are able to send televisions at the end of each table said. “The bloggers are blogging for folded (her most recent magazine feedback on a post in the comments which usually are tuned into various free, so anything that gets posted career being Life, which was shut down section, making the site both private news stations gives them exposure.” Although the in April of 2007). Anya came to the and public. The Husky Herald was fortunate website is predominantly liberal, there Huffington Post that same month and Several side projects have been to sit down and talk to four of the site’s are several conservative and moderate began working for the Living section. In created such as OffTheBus, which major editors – Katharine Zaleski blog posts each week. August of last year, the Huffington Post merges New York University’s journal- (Senior News Editor), Anya Strzemien created the Style section and Anya was ism program and the HuffPo bloggers. (Senior Style Editor), Danny Shea Many readers turn to the Huff- promoted to Senior Style Editor. “Speaking from past experiences, (Continued on page 3) Husky Herald - Page 1 Aids Difficult College Process Selection Emma Glass Managing Editor As high school students, fresh- help students locate schools that offer quired to provide an email address; My Learning Style: Take this men through seniors, we have all their specific curriculum interests and this will become your username, and quiz, which analyzes your learning thought about college. While a fresh- more. a password of your choice. The direc- style, to find out how you learn and man may have a vague idea about In the Harrison Central School tions are clear and there are FAQs study best. Some of the questions in- what colleges they might eventually District, Naviance is introduced as (frequently asked questions) in case volve discovering if you learn best in consider, by this time seniors have early as sixth grade. Although most you have difficulties. If you have tried a group or individually, what tempera- already applied to college and either middle school students are probably everything, and still cannot log in, ture you prefer when learning, and know which one they will attend or are not considering college anytime soon, speak to the guidance office for ad- the motivation given to you by your awaiting a response in the months they are required to take personality ditional assistance. You cannot call parents. This information helps de- ahead. Throughout this difficult, time- and learning style tests, two features Naviance directly because confiden- termine the studying environment that consuming, and probably life-defining of Naviance that in the future can help tiality agreements prevent them from will benefit you most. process, with col- releasing information. College Search: Make sure to Naviance lege selec- Once you have logged on, you visit the “college search” page. This is a pow- tion. These are ready to utilize Naviance. You page features a survey that matches erful tool tests can will come to a welcome screen that you to schools that best fit your re- that can also help explains Naviance’s purpose and quirements. It is a great way to dis- help the student contains information regarding the cover colleges that you had not pre- things to learn how college application process. Notice viously known about that possess run more to perform the red sidebar; you can access all similarities to colleges you are con- smoothly. to the best ofNaviance’s pages with this sidebar, sidering. The survey asks basic ques- Na- of their including your personal profile, recent tions, like whether you would prefer viance is a abilities. college searches, and tools for test a two-year or four-year college, and relatively Middle preparation. more in-depth questions like what re- new acqui- school stu- gion you would prefer or if a college sition for dents are NAVIANCE HIGHLIGHTS offers your preferred sport. the Harri- also en- College Lookup: College look- son Cen- Angelica Catalano checks out Naviance. couraged Here are some of the highlights up is also a useful tool, as it allows tral School to create of the powerful Naviance program: you to look up your college by name, District, and therefore, many students Activity Lists. My Resume: On this page, you providing you with various statistics still are unfamiliar with it. The school Before we explore the various can create a resume listing your vari- about that college. You can also ac- district purchases a license that al- capabilities of the website, it is impor- ous achievements, including activities, cess that college’s website through this lows its students and families to use tant to learn how to log in. In order to music, sports, artistic, and academic page and obtain its important contact the resources available on the site. register, see the guidance office for achievements. A resume can help you address(es) and phone number(s). The website is actually a treasure a user registration code, then follow to describe yourself successfully to Scattergrams: Another really trove of important resources that can the given instructions. You will be re- colleges in which you are interested. fascinating and helpful feature of inter- My Test Scores: Naviance est in Naviance is the “scattergrams” keeps track of all the scores you re- page. On this page you can choose ceived on various tests on this page, a college from a dropdown list and including the PSAT, SAT, PLAN, ACT see the acceptance rate of Harrison The Husky Herald and various AP tests. High School seniors based on their My Colleges: This page is an GPA (grade point average) and that Staff 2008 - 2009 organizer for all the colleges to which student’s SAT scores. After the SAT, you plan to apply. It lists important in- Naviance will overlay your GPA and Dominique Cuce, Hank Rubenstein - formation such as whether or not that SAT scores to show you the likelihood Editors-in-chief particular college accepts the com- of your acceptance to that school. Emma Glass – Managing Editor mon application, how interested you There are a host of other pages are in that particular school, and its and links available on the Naviance Chris Cassavecca – Sports Editor deadline and decision dates (early de- website that can help with the college Emily Singer - News Editor cision, early action, priority, or regular process, including suggested summer Angelica Catalano - Fashion Editor decision). enrichment programs and scholarship My Personality Type: This opportunities. Also, a visit to the test Joni Cooper - Food Editor page offers a personality quiz that preparation page offers tips and prac- Jessica Pena - Music Editor analyzes what type of personality you tice tests for the SAT and ACT. Na- are, based on the way you answer viance cannot make your decisions Marissa DeCarlo - Photography Editor a series of questions. Later, the quiz for you, nor will it tell you definitively asks you to rank your interest in spe- whether or not you will get into a cer- Staff Writers – cific career fields (The Arts, Govern- tain college, but it certainly offers sev- ment and Law, Health Services, etc.) eral realistic tools to concentrate your Emma Adler, Alexandria Citarella, Claudio Delli Carpini, Judy Florio, Sam Goldman, Joey Loreti, Danny Pierro, and provides a comprehensive list of focus and help you achieve this goal. Sarah Sachse, Lindsey Tannenbaum, Chloe Williams possible career options.

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Wilson Daily Prep (WPD), a new Wilson Daily Prep doesn’t just of- SAT Prep program, is an inclusive fer quizzes; the website also provides SAT resource with an assortment of worksheets, video lessons, tips, key test taking tips and strategies. The information, a vocabulary game and best part? You only have to study six key articles. And if you are enrolled in The door to the Huffington Post offices. Courtesy of Emily Singer minutes each day. the program, a workbook with different The main component of this pro- example problems and tips will be sent gram is the daily six minute quizzes. to you. The key concept to improve a HuffPo Opens Doors To HuskHer Each quiz has six questions which SAT score is to repeat questions. And (Continued from Front Page) break down to one minute per ques- by applying the repetition with the lit- I don’t see much of a future for printed our traffic,” says Huffington Post Chair- tion. These questions cover various tle tricks, students are confident they news” said Anya. The Style section man and co-founder Kenneth Lerer. SAT test aspects, such as grammar, can improve their SAT scores. Also, on the Huffington Post covers a wide In early December, Arianna Huff- vocabulary, everyone gets range of material, from fashion to food ington announced a $25 million invest- sentence a daily email to relationships to travel. The broad ment for the website. The timing could completion, reminder to subject spectrum almost guarantees a not have been better – it was just as the reading com- remind you to constant flow of compelling news. economy went from bad to worse, and prehension take your daily Danny said that his favorite part as viewership continued to drop. The and math. prep quizzes. about working for The Huffington Post money came from a venture capitalist By getting a And if you fall is “that its influence is greater than its firm known as Oak Investments. The question right, behind, Mother size, in that it’s a small organization money is a C-series round, meaning you earn one Nudge, (Lau- with a big platform that is able to cover that it’s the third round of financing for point. By ac- ren Wilson) the entire internet.” the Huffington Post (previously, $10 cumulating comes into The influence of the Huffington million had been raised from other points, you play. Mother Post will expand enormously as the investment firms). Lerer says that the can donate Nudge nudges internet continues to grow. Searching money will be used for “technology, various live- her students through newspapers and television advertising editorial, and for acquisi- stock such to make sure shows for anything captivating might tions.” as chickens, they would seem like boring, tedious work to With momentum from election rabbits, ducks do their work. some, but the laid-back atmosphere coverage and an extra boost from a and sheep If you don’t, and coverage of not-so-serious news recent investment, The Huffington to the Heifer Laura Wilson Courtesy of wilsonprep.org Mother Nudge is what makes The Huffington Post Post is moving full speed ahead. Big Foundation (HF). Founder of WDP, not only sends you an email, but also so great. “We love The View,” says changes are in the works for 2009, Laura Wilson, has pledged fifteen per- your parents get one too. Anya. “There’s always something juicy including adding more verticals (or cent of her company’s profits towards The website grew out of Wil- going on.” sub-sections), adding more content in providing these livestock to the HF. son’s tutoring business in Chappaqua. general, and creating more local news The more points a student accumu- Laura started with four students eight verticals (currently only a Chicago lates, the bigger animal he/she can years ago. Today, she has 400 stu- vertical is available, but supposedly a donate. dents nation-wide signed up for the POST-ELECTION STATUS San Francisco vertical is in the works). The Heifer Foundation is dedi- online service. Students at Harrison Although the post-election viewership cated to eradicating global poverty High School enrolled in SAT Prep get Between December 2007 and has decreased, The Huffington Post and hunger. It is a nonprofit charitable the service for free. But, if you aren’t December 2008, Huffington Post view- will continue to expand and play a organization based in Little Rock, Ar- you can still get the program for fifty- ership jumped 245 percent. The recent major role in journalism, especially the kansas. It provides gifts of livestock nine dollars per month, three hundred election had a great deal to do with modernization of it. and plants, as well as education in and eighty-nine dollars for the full nine the massive jump, and the editors are Because of that, Danny doesn’t sustainable agriculture, to financially- months. Samantha Hochman, grade aware that viewership is expected to think that internet news is a threat to disadvantaged families around the 11 said, “I really like the fact that decline as Barack Obama settles into printed news. Although many maga- world. Some of the animals the orga- mother-nudge really cares enough to the White House. To maintain the site’s zines are shutting down (the most re- nization gives are cattle, sheep, rab- always push us to do the most pos- popularity, Huffington Post employees cent being CosmoGirl), there are many bits, guinea pigs, honeybees, pigs, sible and I feel this will really benefit are planning to expand the non-political dedicated newspaper and magazine llamas, water buffalo, camels, alpac- my SAT scores.” segments of the blog, such as Anya’s readers who rely on print for their daily as, and yaks. style section and Danny’s media sec- dose of world happenings. tion. “These pages drive about 50% of Pros and Cons Of Applying Early Decision Sam Goldman Staff Writer There are several ways that people attracting better candidates earlier. Still, vious year. In contrast to those applying tend. Students applying early decision can apply to college. Most choose to early action is non-binding. in a nonbinding situation, early decision must sign a contract indicating that they apply as regular decision candidates, More schools are now filling up a shows a firm commitment and dedication are locked into that particular school. If but some apply with rolling admission, sizable portion of their freshmen classes to the particular school of choice. the student for some reason chooses not while others apply either as early action via early decision. As a result, more and In this year’s senior class, there to go after being accepted early deci- or early decision candidates (and some more students are applying to college have been a large number of students sion, there will be major complications schools offer two separate early decision early decision. But what is applying to college early involved, and it might lead to a hearing dates). it about early decisions that decision. Many will tell When one is accepted early deci- For each different means of ap- make it such a popular choice you that the choice was sion, other outstanding applications are plication, there are slightly different fea- with colleges and students worth it. It provides a immediately withdrawn from consider- tures for the respective application. The alike? Is it binding? What are great opportunity to put ation. Another possible negative is never regular decision application consists of a the benefits? Does it give a you at an advantage over knowing whether or not you would have nonbinding application that is generally student an advantage in the students with similar tran- gotten accepted at some of these other submitted at the same deadline for most applicant pool? Here are the scripts and profiles who schools. colleges. It still is the most common form pros and the cons of applying are not offering to commit Although early decision is an ef- of application. early decision: to any one school. It also fective process, and one that has be- The rolling application is a non- Pros: It’s no secret that takes the pressure off come very popular, it is not necessarily binding application in which the college the past few years have seen of waiting. If you really the best choice for people who cannot sets no specific deadline date in which the largest applicant pool know what school you decide on any one school over several to receive the application. Students can ever. So as the height of this want, you can find out being considered. Further, it still is not a apply at any early date and are notified modern baby boom comes Blutarsky never applied immediately and have the guaranteed acceptance, and you run the back at random dates by a college that of college age, the admis- early decision. pressure of waiting to hear risk of rejection from your first choice – so has rolling admissions. sions process has gotten a lot Courtesy of Universal over with. approach any college application realisti- Early action is also a non-binding stricter in terms of acceptance. Cons: Although cally. When applying to college, do your decision. Many people get the concept of Many applicants feel that applying early there are some very beneficial aspects homework. Visit schools, use Naviance early action confused with early decision. decision might give them a leg up toward to early decision, it also presents some and discuss your choices with your Early action requires the application to be acceptance, a better chance to edge out negatives. In terms of commitment, it is parents and your guidance counselor. submitted by a specific early deadline. In the competition. For last year’s applicant a legally binding decision. Therefore, if While early decision is not for everyone return, that college agrees to send back pool, students applied early decision at a you do get accepted to a college as an – it might just be right for you. its decision at an earlier date, in hopes of rate that has risen 6 percent from the pre- early decision candidate, you must at-

Husky Herald - Page 3 New Teacher Feature: Mr. Veenis Emma Glass Managing Editor Mr.Veenis, or Señor Veenis, HH: Do you have any stories person needs six contacts with a new JV: Seeing movies, traveling, as many of us know him, began his about a favorite or inspirational teach- word before they truly learn that new watching the Steelers, [pause] when first year teaching at Harrison High er? word. And don’t discount the impor- they win. And when I really have free School in September. He is excited tance of learning and understanding time, not during the school year, I en- to have the opportunity to teach in a JV: I had a teacher in the fifth English as well. joy reading espionage fiction. Allen new school and share his knowledge grade, Mr. Lown. And he had a nick- First is the author that I love. of Spanish language and culture with name for me. I was the “walking dic- HH: Who is your favorite artist his students. Sigue leyendo sobre Se- tionary.” Teaching Spanish is as much (past or present) and why? HH: Of the countries you have vis- ñor Veenis. (Keep on reading about about learning English. He gave me ited, which did you most enjoy visiting? Mr. Veenis). the motivation to learn new words and JV: Al Pacino, the actor, just for JV: Spain, definitely, but Greece is apply speech. his passion for acting. You can really wonderful too. Basically all of Europe, Husky Herald: Where have you tell he tries to understand the char- but especially the Southern Mediterra- taught before coming to Harrison High HH: Do you have any sugges- acter and puts all of himself into the nean, like Italy and Spain. I’m Dutch, School? tions or words of encouragement for character. Whatever your career may so Holland as well. students who may struggle in a Span- be, you need to have that passion. Jon Veenis: I taught at Spencer- ish class? HH: How did you come to find port High School in Rochester, New HH: If Pacino Harrison High School? York. I taught there for four years. I is your favorite actor, also taught at a private academy in what is your favorite JV: I was recruited by the direc- Valencia, Spain, for two years. Al Pacino movie? tor of our department [Brendan Gal- livan]. I got a phone call and we met in HH: What was it like when teach- JV: I loved Rochester for coffee. Eventually, he ing in Valencia? him in Serpico. The convinced me to apply. character was so JV: I had two experiences there. virtuous and incor- HH: Are you enjoying your time I began by teaching English to teen- ruptible. at the high school so far? agers, who came to the academy for extra help. Then I changed careers HH: I under- JV: Yes, it was a good decision. and taught at the Wall Street English stand that you are I found the population of students to Academy for businessmen who want- an adviser for Inter- be pretty open-minded when it comes ed to learn English. national Club. What to language and culture. They may types of things do not get everything, like grammar, but HH: What encouraged you to you do in Interna- there is an openness to new cultures Señor Veenis gestures toward a map of Spain. become a Spanish teacher? Courtesy of Marissa DeCarlo tional Club? and diversity. JV: Yes, [laughs] I would say JV: Well, let’s see, mostly a pas- JV: [Laughs] Go International HH: Any additional questions or to make a conscious effort outside sion for the Spanish language, I think. Club! We are going to the United Na- comments? of class to have contact with the lan- I had a different career at one time and tions and we will probably eat some- guage that you are studying. Forty wanted a change. I had taught before, where. Otherwise, we do lots of fun JV: Just that, in this moment in minutes a day is not enough time to teaching in Spain. I then got my MBA activities. As for the name, I think your life, it may not seem like it, but learn a language. Set a goal to learn and worked in the business field. that we didn’t want it to be exclusive, you need to appreciate studying and two or three new words a day. Memo- not just Spanish or French club. It is being able to take the time to learn. rizing for the sake of a quiz is not good HH: Where did you grow up? about embracing all cultures, what- As an adult, you envy opportunities enough either. It does not allow you ever they may be. to study. After college or graduate JV: I grew up in Rochester, New to internalize the information. You school, it is pretty much over. York. need to make it more than the grade. HH: What do you enjoy doing in Learning a language is definitely dif- your free time? ficult. Studies show that the average An Interview With Sophomore Class Prez Adriana Difazio Joni Cooper Food Editor The Husky Herald touched base HH: What is your favorite class Corona, brought up the Bon Jovi song dent of the sophomore class? with Adriana Difazio, president of the this year? “Living On A Prayer.” He exclaimed that AD: “Honestly my goal is to do 10th grade class, and here was what AD: “AP World. Even though the when Bon Jovi sang, “We’re halfway what’s best for our class by finding dif- she had to say: course is challenging, I find global his- there” that the saying would be perfect ferent, yet fun ways to do so. I want tory very interesting.” for this year’s spirit week. From that to make past sophomore events such HH: What inspired you to run for point, we formulated the whole idea of as The Gong Show, Spirit Week and president for both freshman and sopho- HH: What do you ‘Legends of Rock,’ so the sixth grade dance even more suc- more year? think of the G.O. cabinet most of the credit for cessful than they have been in previous AD: “I’ve always been interested this year for the sopho- the theme should be years. I’d like to raise the bar higher in student government and coming into more class? given to him.” from any expectations that have come the high school I wanted to be part of AD: “As a whole, I before.’ it as well. I knew being president was feel we work as a great HH: What such an important position especially team. Teddy O’Rourke is G.O. event do you HH: Are there any future events in high school, as all our fund-raisers our Vice President and most look forward to for the class? would eventually contribute to prom. I fulfilled that position last throughout the entire AD: “The Gong Show will be com- felt like I would do a good job leading year as well. He does a year? ing up shortly. The class is planning to our class in the most efficient and suc- phenomenal job assist- AD: “Spirit make it big and we encourage people to cessful way.” ing and helping student Week, because that’s watch and even participate in it.” government. We have a when each grade can HH: Are there any sports or clubs new Treasurer, Niema show what their stu- HH: Do you plan to run for presi- you engage in aside from G.O.? Bracey, who is so great dent government is dent in junior and senior year? AD: “Yes. I’m part of Jazz Singers, and enthusiastic. I’m The President speaks. made of and what AD: “Yes. I feel like I’ve done so Swing Band, Reef Club, Kids for World happy to have her as Courtesy of Marissa DeCarlo they’re capable much for this grade already. Student Health and Model Congress. I also play one of our class offi- of doing. Overall, government has become a significant lacrosse during the springtime.” cers. Laura Doherty is part of my high school career. our Secretary and is a great contributor the entire I would feel strange if I didn’t HH: Academic-wise, do you feel to G.O. She’s extremely organized and week is run for the years to come. I sophomore year is harder than fresh- I can always count on her to be there extremely plan on running for junior and man year? when I need help.” fun.” senior year because those AD: “In a sense, yes. I feel like are the most crucial years for freshman year prepared us for sopho- HH: Where did you formulate HH: fundraising and organizing more year. The AP classes are a bit the idea of ‘Legends of Rock’ for the What is for prom. I feel like the experi- challenging, but I feel adjusting wasn’t school’s spirit week? one goal ence I already have the past as bad as I thought it would be.” AD: “Last year, a few days after that you’d two years will only support spirit week, a group of us were in the like to fulfill me and encourage our grade cafeteria and one of my friends, Frank as Presi- to perform at its best. Sophomore Wall. Courtesy of Joni Cooper Husky Herald - Page 4 Academic Team Meets Challenge

Judy Florio Staff Writer

Harrison High School’s aca- Garner went up against the team teachers this year was deemed The team is looking forward demic challenge team not only in the HPAC, asking challenging a success, and the tradition will to new academic challenges performed well this year, but has questions that spanned the realm continue next year as well. The ahead, and a chance to transform a bright future. Seniors Jackie of English literature, history, math, team also will begin practicing its smarts into victories. They will Morgen, Dan Zaltz, Harry Reib- and science. It was a close game, with buzzers, as opposed to only be attending more competitions man, along with juniors Sajan Pa- but the teachers pulled through, having one week to prepare in throughout the course of this tel and Matt Jacobson competed barely winning the contest. using buzzers before this year’s year, and possibly traveling to in mid-November at New York’s Mr. Kaplan, the academic competition. New Orleans in the spring. Hotel Pennsylvania, against a challenge team coach, says very experienced Ardsley squad. he is looking forward to next Unfortunately, Harrison lost the year, and is certain that he will competition, but not because of field a strong team that will lack of smarts. Rather, the Ard- go further in such challenges. sley team was far more experi- Next year’s team is sched- enced, as were many of the other uled to get an earlier start, academic challenge teams from with more practice time. other schools who perform in Any students interested eight or nine competitions annu- in qualifying for the team must ally. This year’s Harrison versus try out. They will be asked Ardsley challenge aired on Chan- questions, and the selections nel 12 News in early January. are based entirely on skills In preparation for this year’s and knowledge. Next year competition, the team performed the academic challenge team a “mock challenge” against a is going to become an official team of teachers from Harrison team club, and will be attend- High. Mr. Lee, Mr. Mcrae, Mrs. ing many more competitions. Brennen, Mr. Burns, and Ms. The mock challenge with the

Courtesy of News 12 Green Collar Jobs: Boon or Boondoggle for America’s Troubled Economy? Joni Cooper Food Editor The last two decades held the compare to green-collar jobs? opportunities. The RAND Corpo- The cost of the products cre- hottest temperatures in 400 years. A green-collar company would ration and University found that if ated by companies to improve the The Arctic may have its first ice-free construct hybrid cars versus a 25 percent of all U.S. energy was environment will be much more summer as early as 2040. Hur- blue-collar company that would created from renewable sources expensive compared to those in ricane Katrina and extreme Indian build SUVs. Plextronics, a com- by 2025, that five million more jobs use currently. If prices for cars and Ocean earthquakes might only be would be created. other desired goods increase, then the start of a new weather trend. So Companies stress that how will this end up benefiting the what is one way the U.S. can take government policies must be economy? How will it help curb action in hopes of keeping global created to encourage and poverty if millions can’t even afford warming in check? Many believe fund the increase of green- these products? the answer is simple: green-collar collar jobs. Apollo Alliance Many argue that the increase jobs. Chairman Phil Angelides says of green-collar jobs will take jobs A green-collar job may be de- that these jobs, “…[must] pay away from other industries and fined as “a paid position providing decent wages and benefits sectors. Environmentally-friendly environmentally-friendly products that can support a family. It companies would thrive with suc- or services with terms that suggest Men installing solar panels. has to be part of a real career cess while other important corpo- high standards regarding fair wag- Courtesy of Apollo Alliance path, with upward mobility.” rations would lose business fast, es, equal opportunity and healthy pany composed of solar panels and Angelides also notes that increasing the need for jobs in working conditions.” electronics, believe that workers of green-collar jobs must, most impor- these abandoned areas. Companies that deal with the green-collar are more trained than tantly, reduce waste and pollution to People also complain that production of solar panels, wind employees of blue- collar. Several benefit our environment. there is a lack of guidance with turbines, and hybrid cars are exam- companies throughout the country The formation of new jobs as policy makers in the federal gov- ples of jobs in the hold frequent semi- well as the creation of more prod- ernment. At the moment, the green green-collar sec- nars that discuss a ucts will prevent the U.S. from un- sector is operated by industries, tor. Green-collar variety of topics and needed outsourcing. Skyrocketing businesses, and individual hom- jobs are easily questions pertaining gas prices over the past few years eowners that promote the con- understood by to green-collar jobs. have made it nearly impossible for servation of energy. Unless the breaking down So why were low income families to afford travel U.S. government forms clear and its name. They presidential can- to work each day. By stimulating effective policies that are relevant are the kinds of didates such as the production of hybrid cars, the to green-collar jobs, the increase jobs that encour- Obama, McCain, United States can rely less on its of these occupations will prove age our country and Clinton raving relations with countries like Iraq and useless. to go “green” or, about the idea of Afghanistan for fuel. Over the next ten years, Presi- in other words, green-collar jobs? While green-collar jobs seem dent Obama plans to spend 150 bil- reduce other These opportunities a great idea, are they really too lion dollars to institute green-collar sources of ener- would not only pro- good to be true? Does the end jobs. Will green-collar jobs become gy that affect the mote a cleaner en- truly justify the means? Several the savior of America’s environment environment. vironment, but they believe that the creation of green- and economy? Only time will tell. How do Courtesy of treehugger.com would also open the collar jobs will negatively affect our blue-collar jobs door to millions of job economy in the near future.

Husky Herald - Page 5 Turmoil in Zimbabwe Increases Further with Cholera Outbreak

Judy Florio and Chloe Williams Staff Writers

While we may be having a great in hundreds lining up for handfuls of new year for 2009, in South Africa, dried corn, rice, and vegetable oil be- some of Zimbabwe’s rural citizens are ing distributed. Reporters took videos facing one of the poorest, hungriest of the food being distributed, and the years in history. Forced to live on only scene was grim. Villagers painstak- The White House. Courtesy of politico.com a single meal a day, people are dying ingly picked kernels of corn off the at an alarmingly rapid rate. Years of dusty ground, and packed them into food scarcity, economic failure, corrupt bags and sacks, which they then car- government, AIDS, and poor weather ried home. Obama Girls have combined to put Zimbabwe in a According to United Nations category all its own, even in a region sources, some 12,500 people have where all, or most, of the nations are been infected with cholera since this incredibly poor. A recent cholera out- past August, and nearly 600 have break has put Zimbabwe into a state of died. Proper health care facilities are Move In national emergency. The epidemic has non-existent. A health minister, Mr. Dominique Cuce taken 560 lives thus far and the country Parirentyantwa, was quoted telling Co-editor in chief now is asking others for aid. potential donors, “Our central hos- Zimbabwe, a nation that was pitals are literally not functioning. Our Imagine living in a house that Choosing the right dog has been once built on agriculture, can no lon- staff is unmotivated and we need your contained 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, a difficult process, as Malia has a lot ger afford support to en- and all the free ice cream you could of allergies. Also there’s been some the equip- sure that they ever eat. Well, for the Obama girls, controversy over whether they should ment that start coming Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, this situation adopt or buy a dog. Whatever dog the is needed to work, so is real. On January 20, the Obama Obamas end up getting, they will con- to farm. our health girls moved into 1600 Pennsylvania tinue a longstanding tradition of hav- The eco- system can Avenue, a.k.a. The White House. The ing a dog in the White House. nomic col- be revived.” White House contains everything for While the perks seem pretty lapse, with To add the girls’ enjoyment: a bowling alley, awesome, being the President’s inflation to the tur- a movie theatre, a children’s garden, daughters also can have some draw- increasing moil on a and many secret passages. The girls backs. The Obama girls’ privacy will at a fast recent Mon- also have an 80-person staff waiting soon disappear as the media and the rate, has day, soldiers on their every request. The staff list Secret Service will be watching their put neces- angry about includes the kitchen staff, ready and every move. While the choice of at- sities such their low pay willing to cook up anything the Obama tending a private school will afford a Villagers wait for clean water. girls might desire, day or night. The little more privacy, already there is as fertilizer Courtesy of huffingtonpost.com rampaged and seed far out of reach for Zimba- through the center of Harare, one of holidays also will be a special time for backlash about them being “snobby” bwe’s citizens. Economic failure has Zimbabwe’s biggest cities. They looted the Obama family, as basically every or “too good for public school.” not been the only thing to devastate stores, broke windows, and stole mon- toy imaginable flows in as gifts from Junior Carmen Linpero thought Zimbabwe. AIDS has ripped through ey from whomever they could. Police across the world. that being the daughter of the Presi- the already malnourished population, officers had to use tear gas to break up On the first night of their stay dent would definitely have its perks. killing many in its deadly path, result- the scene; many people were arrested, in their new digs, as their parents at- “I would like to live their lifestyle be- ing in an enormous decrease in people but soon later were released. tended the numerous Inauguration cause the benefits of being a Presi- making up Zimbabwe’s work force. Villagers recall how, during pre- Balls, the girls invited some of their dential child would outweigh the nega- Weather has also been a factor, fur- vious years of poverty, a few bags of closest friends for a night to remem- tives,” she said. “Chelsea Clinton got ther affecting the terrible conditions in grain could be harvested, but this year ber. The girls got to watch a private to go to Stanford, and the Bush twins Zimbabwe. Some parts of the region there is nothing that can be reaped advance showing of Bolt, as well as got to work for the U.N. It’s four years have been faced with drought, while from the land, resulting in a high death High School Musical 3. Besides the of people caring what you’re doing, other parts have been pummeled by toll and the poorest quality of life imag- movies, the staff planned a scavenger but it’s worth it. You’re participating in ferocious rains, preventing almost inable. hunt intended to show the girls the U.S. history. ” everyone from producing a success- Unfortunately Zimbabwe isn’t the history behind the White House. But Senior Sean Neu disagreed. ful crop. only nation living through this hard time. the big surprise was at the end of the “Even though there are many benefits The cholera outbreak has lead It’s hard to describe the difficulties going hunt, which led the girls to open a door to being the president’s child, I don’t to rioting, and doctors and nurses are on in Zimbabwe -- imagine waking up which contained…the Jonas Brothers! think it is worth the lack of privacy, “he petitioning for higher pay and better and instead of worrying about what to The girls and about 50 of their clos- said. working wear to est friends got a private concert which Four years will go by quickly and condi- school, included three acoustic songs as well before anyone knows it, election time tions. you had as numerous photo ops with the Jo- will be here again. Malia will be about Teachers to fig- nas Brothers. to begin high school and Sasha will be and oth- ure out The girls also got their wish in middle school. The next four years er union where granted to get a dog -- something their are sure to be a wild ride with highs workers you are father had promised once the elec- and lows, and the girls will be taking tried to going tion was over. In his election speech, part in history. Let’s hope they are join in the to find Obama added that both girls, “have able to take advantage of the benefits protest, your earned the new puppy [who’s] coming and enjoy life in the White House. but were next with us to the White House.” brutally meal, or clubbed wheth- by police er or officers, Children in Zimbabwe. Courtesy of abcnews.com not your and 15 family protesters were arrested. will survive this next day. Grocery store shelves are barren; Recently UNICEF, the Interna- hospitals and school are closed. Aid tional Red Cross, and the European agencies had been blocked for months commission, announced an emer- by President Robert Mugabe. This ban gency response to these conditions. was lifted in August, but it took several These organizations are hopeful that weeks for the agencies to put their the outreach from other countries will work into action. In September, one of be able to help the dire situation, and the first distributions of food took place help restore life to Zimbabwe once after the ban had been lifted, resulting more. Sasha and Malia spend time with their father, the President. Courtesy of The Telegraph Husky Herald - Page 6 Fashion The Friendship Circle- Friends Helping Friends

Lindsey Tannenbaum Trends Staff Writer is their child, and that they can spend Angelica Catalano The Friendship Circle is a nation- time making sure they are giving their Fashion Editor wide organization that helps children utmost care and attention. with Autism. Founded in 1994 by the Teen volunteers of The Friend- For 2009, the incoming fashion Uggs are in fashion. Courtesy Boot Barn trends and upcoming styles from vari- Lubavitch Foundation of Michigan, ship Circle not only learn the value of ous designers have spread throughout the Uggs line. However, this coming each volunteer of The Friendship Circle giving back, but they also learn how the fashion world and have modeled spring it’s goodbye to scarves and is assigned to spend time with one child to display themselves as role models. for us what’s to come for this year! boots, and a big hello from fun colors with special needs. Kids with autism These children with special needs look As usual, specific designers such as and patterns! generally have a hard time communi- up to their teen volunteers, and from Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren have New spring fashion trends for cating with others and have problems them they learn confidence and self been in the spotlight, but new styles 2009 include soft-looking women’s with social confrontation. By having sufficiency. It shows when kids know are coming into play as well because revealing sheers, retro prints from the other children volunteer in that they have friends who of celebrities and the Hollywood world. ‘70s to Roman Goddess togas, dazzling The Friendship Circle, it care about them, and they Celebrity influences, particularly those metallics to exotic floral prints. Lovely gives these special needs begin to present themselves from various movie stars and teen spring fashion colors will include lime kids an encouraging, reli- with a positive attitude and stars on television are setting the new greens and pretty corals. This year able companion. the feeling that they can fashion grounds in 2009. it’s all about exotic flowers and col- Symptoms of autism accomplish anything. As winter is passing, several new ors. Spring fashion trends for 2009 generally occur before a The “friends at home” styles, designers, and looks have come are interesting on the runways, but child is three years old. approach gives The Friend- into play. For example, take a look at would you actually go out in public The child starts to become ship Circle participants a re- what’s going on with “the scarf.” This wearing them? That’s always been a disobedient and lacks an laxed environment in which winter scarves are being used to make questionable subject, but as celebrities ability to focus. The Courtesy of they can spend time with friendshipcircleboston.org a fashion statement, mostly through and stars start to carry off these looks, condition is caused by their children at home. By being paired with different looks, teens everywhere like you and me are genetics, with deletions spending just a few hours both in casual and formal wear. Many soon attracted to these new styles. or duplications of genes during mitosis. per week playing games, doing home- celebrities attending winter events Slowly but surely, they soon become There is no known medicinal way to work, arts and crafts, or just hanging completed their outfits with scarves appealing to the teenage eye. prevent autism, so it continues to affect out, it makes the children feel comfort- that matched their ensemble. These For the past 20 years, runway the world, with many cases diagnosed able because their home is a familiar days you see more and more kids here fashions have not commonly been per year. place. The kids also take the initiative at HHS wearing scarves as part of their worn in public, that is, unless you are There are various ways to get to show the volunteers what they like outfits. a celebrity and/or a high-end model. involved in The Friendship Circle, with to do in their free time and what their There’s no forgetting the good This year, though, things are begin- many local synagogues that support talents are. The Friendship Circle gives ole’ Ugg boots! Every winter, these ning to change. Belts, pea coats, and this organization. In addition to spend- all kids the chance to try and step out of amazingly stylish and warm boots at- boots that have been displayed on the ing one hour per week with an assigned their comfort zone in a generous, giving tract new followers members from both runways of the modeling world are now child, there are also events to attend way. If you are interested in joining The sexes, especially as new prints and demanding the attention of teenagers such as trips, camps, and programs. Friendship Circle, visit www.friendship- colors begin to flourish and expand and women everywhere! All these activities are designed to circle.com for additional information on ensure that the volunteers’ main focus helping a friend by being a friend. One Lost Soul Helps Others Get Found Sarah Sachse Staff Writer What started out as a simple Jamie and his friends cared for Renee are people who post explaining their hearts are heavy and light. We laugh article featuring a lost soul has grown those five days and gave her the kind desperate need to help someone they and scream and sing. Our hearts are into what has become a popular non- of love she had never known. love and there are others who honestly heavy and light.” All proceeds from the profit organization. That organization, Jamie asked Renee if he could explain that they do not know much and sales of these shirts go directly toward To Write Love on Her Arms, is aimed at write an article about her story, thinking would like to learn more. Casey’s family to help cover funeral helping those who suffer from depres- she would probably turn The success expenses. sion, addiction, self injury, and suicide. him down. He believed of To Write Love on The word continues to spread To Write Love on Her Arms provides she was too fragile and Her Arms proves through Facebook as well. Multiple information about those who suffer and that she wouldn’t want that you don’t have groups have been made, dedicating also gives hope for those in need. people to know her story to go through life certain days as “To Write Love on Your The organization had its unlikely but, to his surprise, Re- alone. It has been Arms.” The groups ask you to write beginning when Jamie Tworkowski was nee willingly agreed. estimated that 17 love on your arms, literally. Not only approached by a close friend named She said that she loved million Americans does this show support for Jamie’s Reneé in her time of need. After strug- the idea of having a suffer from depres- movement, but it also causes people gling with drug abuse, cutting, depres- purpose for her pain. sion and that two- to ask questions. People are given sion and suicide attempts at the young She believed that oth- thirds of those peo- the opportunity to explain TWLOHA age of 19, Renee had agreed to renter er people could relate ple never get treat- to those who don’t know and to share rehab. Because of the fresh cuts on and find hope from her ment for it. TWLO- why it is important to be aware of the her arms and the drugs in her system, struggles. HA provides hope facts. the rehab center turned her down. The Jamie made a that depression is To support Jamie’s movement, center in Orlando, Florida, instead told Myspace page, www. curable and that you can buy t-shirts, bags, sweatshirts, her to return in five days to ensure her myspace.com/towritelo- hope can help guide bracelets, pins and even a book writ- body could handle the detox program. veonherarms, dedicated people through such ten by Renee on To Write Love on to Renee’s story. He troubled times. Her Arm’s website (www.twloha.com). then printed logos on To Write Love Renee’s inspiring story shows that, t-shirts to help raise on Her Arms recent- with enough love and hope, you can money for Renee’s Courtesy of twloha.org ly was featured on achieve anything. treatment and sold them at www.tw- NBC’s Nightly News, in their segment loha.com. Quickly the news began to entitled, “Making a Difference.” Both spread. Tworkowski started to realize Jamie and Renee appeared in the the impact he could make. As friend three-minute piece to explain what requests and profile views began to TWLOHA was and what it meant. They increase drastically, he knew he could explained the impact it had already make a difference. Now with over made and the goals that they hoped 200,000 members, Jamie has created to achieve in the future. his own caring online community. TWLOHA recently began sell- The website began posting links ing shirts on its website dedicated to for suicide help prevention and fea- Hawthorne Heights’ deceased drum- tured blogs telling all about the person mer, Casey Calvert. In late 2008, at who started it all, Renee. Thousands the age of 26, Casey passed away in of members now post their own stories his sleep while on tour with the band. relating to Renee’s stories. There The shirt features this quotation: “Our Courtesy of twloha.org Courtesy of twloha.org Husky Herald - Page 7 The Grim Reap-ort Card of 2008 Marissa DeCarlo Photography Editor As we come upon a new year, film role was in 1963’s Curse of the California. By 1948, the five Snowbird racing enthusiast passed away. He it’s always timely to look back upon Living Corpse and his first starring role and three Burton’s shops had been won numerous awards, including an the year just gone, remembering all came ten years later in 1973, starring combined into a single enterprise, Academy Award for his performance the people we lost, and all the con- in The Seven-Ups, a quasi-follow-up and they had devised their 31st flavor, in the 1986 Martin Scorsese film The tributions they made to our lives. In to The French Connection. His role Chocolate Mint. Daughter Marsha Color of Money. For acting, he won a 2008, we lost many celebrities and in The French Connection gained him Veit says that Robbins died on May 5, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Lead- notable persons; in solemn trib- 2008, at Eisenhower Medical Center ing Role for his role as Eddie Felson ute, the Husky Herald looks back in Rancho Mirage, California. He had in the movie, The Hustler, an Emmy on some of those special lives been in ill health for some time, she Award and a Golden Globe for his lost. said. role as Max Roby in the movie Empire Falls. For directing, he won a Golden In January, 2008, we lost In July, Jesse Helms passed Globe Award for Best Director and two great people: Heath Ledger away. He was the five-term Republi- New York Film Critics Circle Award and Bobby Fischer. can United States Senator from North for the movie Rachel, Rachel and was Carolina who served as chairman of nominated four various times. In addi- Actor Heath Ledger moved the Senate Foreign Relations Com- tion to these awards, he received an to the United States from Austra- mittee from 1995 to 2001. Helms was honorary Academy Award in 1986 for lia in 1998 to develop his movie the longest-serving popularly-elected his “many and memorable and com- career. His work includes 19 senator in North Carolina history and pelling screen performances” and the films, most notably 10 Things was widely credited with shifting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award I Hate About You (1999), The one-party state dominated by the for his charity work in 1994. Newman Patriot (2000), Monster’s Ball Democratic Party into a competitive was scheduled to make his profes- (2000), A Knight’s Tale (2001), two-party state that now usually votes sional stage directing debut with the Brokeback Mountain (2005), Republican in presidential elections. Westport Country Playhouse’s 2008 and The Dark Knight (2008). For Helms, an outspoken conservative, production of John Steinbeck’s Of his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in opposed many progressive policies Mice and Men, but he stepped down Brokeback Mountain, Ledger won regarding race such as school integra- on May 23, 2008, citing health issues. the 2005 New York Film Critics Paul Newman. Courtesy of photobucket.com tion, the Civil Rights Act and the Vot- In June 2008, Newman was diag- Circle Award for Best Actor and ing Rights Act. After he retired from nosed with lung cancer, due to former was nominated for the 2005 Academy an Oscar nomination for Best Sup- the Senate in 2003, Helms’ health re- chain smoking. In August, Newman Award for Best Actor. He has also porting Actor. In 1975, he portrayed mained poor. In April, 2006, news re- reportedly had finished chemotherapy been nominated for and won awards Chief Martin Brody in the Hollywood ports disclosed that Helms had multi- and told his family he wished to die at for his portrayal of The Joker in The blockbuster Jaws. Scheider’s famous infarct dementia, which leads to failing home. He did on September 26, 2008, Dark Knight, including a Best Actor movie line from this movie, “You’re memory and diminished cognitive aged 83, surrounded by his family and International award at the 2008 Aus- gonna need a bigger boat,” was voted function, as well as a number of phys- close friends. tralian Film Institute Awards and the 35th on the American Film Institute’s ical difficulties. He was later moved 2008 Los Angeles Film Critics Associ- list of best movie quotes. In 2004, into a convalescent center near his In November, the best-selling ation Award for Best Supporting Actor. Scheider was diagnosed with multiple home. Helms died of vascular demen- author of the novel Jurassic Park, Mi- Ledger became the first actor to win myeloma. In June 2005, he underwent tia during the early morning hours of chael Crichton, died. He is best known an award posthumously. He died at a bone marrow transplant to treat the July 4, 2008, at the age of 86. for his work in genres of science fic- age 28 from an accidental “toxic com- cancer. Scheider died on February tion, medical fiction, and thrillers. His bination of prescription drugs.” A few 10, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas, at In August, Isaac Hayes died. He books have sold over 150 million cop- months before his death, Ledger had the University of Arkansas Medical ies worldwide. He created the TV finished filming his penultimate per- Sciences Hospital. His wife attributed series ER but is most famous as the formance as The Joker in The Dark her husband’s death to complications author of Jurassic Park, and its se- Knight. At the time of his death, Janu- from a staph infection. quel The Lost World (both of which ary 22, 2008, he had completed about were later adapted into successful half of his work performing the role of In March, blind guitarist phe- films). In 1994, he became the only Tony in The Imaginarium of Doctor nom Jeff Healey died of cancer at St. creative artist ever to experience Parnassus. Joseph’s Health Centre in his home chart-topping success in America town of Toronto; he was 41. At only with a film, a television series, and Chess master Bobby Fischer eight months old, Healey lost his a novel, all at number one simul- first became famous as a teenage sight as a result of retinoblastoma, a taneously. Given the private way chess prodigy. In 1972, he became rare cancer of the eyes. His eyes had in which Crichton lived his life, his the first and so far the only American to be surgically removed, and he was battle with throat cancer was not to win the official World Chess Cham- given artificial replacements. After liv- made public until his death. He died pionship. He is often referred to as ing cancer-free for 38 years, he de- unexpectedly of throat cancer on one of the greatest chess players of all veloped sarcoma in his legs. Despite November 4, 2008. time. In his later years, Fischer lived surgery for this, the sarcoma spread in Hungary, Germany, the Philippines, to his lungs and ultimately was the In the last month of the year, and Japan. During this time, he made cause of his death. Healey began notable actress Eartha Kitt died. increasingly anti-American and anti- playing guitar when he was three, She is best known for her 1953 Semitic statements. In 2004–2005, developing his unique style of playing Christmas song classic,”Santa after his U.S. passport was revoked, the instrument flat on his lap. When Heath Ledger. Courtesy of webwombat.com Baby.” She also took over the role he was detained by Japanese authori- he was 17, he formed the band Blue of Catwoman for the third season ties for nine months under a threat of Direction, a four-piece band which pri- was an American Academy Award- of the 1960s Batman television se- extradition. After Iceland granted him marily played bar-band cover tunes. winning singer-songwriter, actor and ries, replacing Julie Newmar, who citizenship, the Japanese authorities After being signed to Arista Records musician. Hayes was one of the main was unavailable for the final season. released him to that country, where he in 1988, the band released the album creative forces behind southern soul She has won and been nominated for lived until his death in 2008. Fischer See the Light, featuring the hit single music label Stax Records. In addition many awards. Some of the awards was suffering from degenerative renal “Angel Eyes” and the song “Hide- to his work in popular music, Hayes she won are the Annie Award for Best failure. This had been a problem for away,” which was nominated for a was a film score composer for motion Voice Acting by a Female Performer some years, but became acute in Oc- “Best Instrumental” Grammy Award. pictures. His best known work was for in a Featured Film (2001), Best Voice tober, 2007, when Fischer was admit- the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft. This Acting in an Animated Television Pro- ted to a Reykjavík Landspítali hospital In May, Irvine Robbins died. He earned Hayes an Academy Award for duction (2007 & 2008) and the Day- for stationary treatment. In the middle is one-half of the duo whose names Best Original Song, the first Academy time Emmy for Outstanding Perform- of January, his condition deteriorated grace the Baskin-Robbins ice cream Award received by an African-Ameri- er in an Animated Program (2007 & and he was returned to the hospital, parlor chain. He founded that chain can in a non-acting category. Also, he 2008). Kitt died from colon cancer on where elevated levels of serum creati- in 1945 with his partner and brother- earned two Grammy Awards. A third December 25, 2008, at her Weston, nine were found in his blood. He died in-law Burt Baskin. Robbins grew up Grammy was received for the album Connecticut home at the age of 81. on January 17, 2008, at home in his scooping cones in his family’s ice Black Moses. Hayes also acted in mo- apartment in Reykjavík. cream store. He recalled that he of- tion pictures and television; from 1997 This is but a small sample of all ten “finished a day’s work happy” and to 2006, he provided the voice for the the notable people who passed away In February, we lost the actor wanted that same feeling when he character “Chef” on the South Park in 2008. As we move ahead to new Roy Scheider. He is best known for started his own business. He opened TV series. times and high expectations in 2009, his role as police chief Martin Brody in the Snowbird Ice Cream store on De- let us not forget all those who came Jaws, his role as Joe Gideon in All That cember 7, 1945 in Glendale, Califor- In October, Paul Newman, an before us, and helped to shape our Jazz, and as detective Sonny Grosso nia, while Baskin opened Burton’s Ice American actor, film director, food lives in various ways. in The French Connection. His first Cream at 561 So. Lake Pasadena, entrepreneur, humanitarian and auto Husky Herald - Page 8 Doubt: From the HPAC to Wide Cinematic Release

Judy Florio Staff Writer

Playwright John Patrick Shanley. when an authoritative nun explores her well onto the big screen. Meryl Streep’s having scored big successes with Courtesy British Theatre Guide suspicions of the welcoming, tolerant, performance is astonishing, and she “Moonstruck” and a cult hit with “Joe John Patrick Shanley’s modern priest’s relationship with the young completely immerses herself into the Versus the Volcano.” Sister James’ one-act parable, “Doubt,” has recently boys attending Saint Nicholas school. role of Sister Aloysius. The tension personality on screen retains the same been welcomed with open arms as Father Flynn’s between “the world is good” attitude as it has in riveting and provocative theater. It deep interest in Don- Father the script. even had a successful run here at ald Muller, the one and Flynn John Patrick Shanley’s play has Harrison High last year in a production only, isolated, African- and Sis- already won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony masterfully directed by Thomas Blake. American student at ter Aloy- Award, and should reap further recog- Now it is getting considerable more Saint Nicholas, con- sius on nition as a film. The movie already has recognition and exposure as a major vinces Sister Aloysius stage is been nominated for two Screen Actors motion picture release. The movie that her suspicions are what fu- Guild awards and a Golden Globe. In stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, playing correct, and that Father els this addition, Meryl Streep has been nomi- Father Brendan Flynn, a warm, “mod- Flynn indeed is plotting riveting nated for an Oscar as Best Actress in ern” priest at Saint Nicholas school, to have, if not already drama. her performance here, while Hoffman and Meryl Streep as Sister Aloysius has had, an inappropri- Thank- and Adams have been nominated for Beauvier, the witty, stern, feared prin- ate relationship with the fully, that Best Supporting Roles, respectively. cipal at Saint Nicholas school. Amy young boy. The cat- Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in Doubt. tension Shanley’s adaptation was nominated Courtesy Entertainment Weekly Adams stars as the young, innocent, and-mouse-like chase on screen for an Oscar as well. impressionable Sister James, who between Sister Aloysius and Father is identical to the troubles experienced On the screen and on the stage, works alongside both Sister Aloysius Flynn begins as they are at war for the in the play, probably because John “Doubt” has won the hearts of viewers, and Father Flynn. moral young soul of Sister James. Patrick Shanley adapted his own writ- and kept them on the edge of their “Doubt” tells a fictional drama The movie successfully takes the ings for the screenplay. Shanley is seats as the suspicious, edgy, contro- that takes place during the mid 1960s, drama off the stage and translates it no stranger to the cinematic medium, versial story unfolds. Travolta Shrek The Musical!

Jessica Pena Music Editor

Tragedy When Mike Myers, Eddie Mur- (portrayed by Daniel Breaker) and Pi- phy, and Cameron Diaz get their voice nocchio (played by John Tartaglia). Lindsey Tannenbaum Staff Writer talents together, it spells box office The musical has received great success. With three Shrek movies critical acclaim, along with the creators On Friday, January 2, 2009, six- John Travolta. “We are heartbroken already on their collective resumes behind it. David Lindasy-Abaire, the teen year-old Jett Travolta was found that our time with him was so brief.” and a fourth one being released in man behind the idea of Shrek the Mu- unconscious in the bathroom of the Old The autopsy of Jett Travolta was 2010, the rude green-ogre is getting sical!, currently is involved in writing Bahama Bay Hotel, and pronounced completed the following Monday, and some love from his fans. the much anticipated Spider-Man 4 dead at the Rand Memorial Hospital his body confirmed the cause of death Now that love is taking the ogre movie. Jeanine Tesori wrote the songs, in the Bahamas. Jett had a condition as a seizure which caused him to lose to Broadway. On December 14, 2008, and Jason Moore directs the play. which caused him to have seizures consciousness. This still has raised a Shrek the Musical debuted on stage Tim Weil serves as musical director, about once every four days. He was lot of commotion from medical special- and it had audiences laughing out of and Josh Prince is the choreographer taking medication called Depokate, ists, as death from seizures is very their seats. USA Today gave the show for the show. The art and technical which lowered the amount of seizures rare. The most common death from three and a half out of four stars, writ- team consist of Tim Hatley as set and experienced to an average of once seizures occurs when, during the fif- ing, “Shrek, which draws from William costume designer, Hugh Vanstone as every three weeks. To ensure his teen-to-twenty minutes of the seizures, Steig’s book about a lovable ogre and lighting director, and Peter Hylenski as safety, Jett the vic- the DreamWorks animated movie that sound designer. was never tim it inspired, is nonetheless a triumph of This warm and funny fable is a left alone, stops comic imagination with a heart as big cross between “Into The Woods” and but he ap- breath- and warm as Santa’s. It is the most “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” According parently was ing. Jett ingeniously wacky, transcendently to The Seattle Times, ‘Shrek the Musi- alone in the was still tasteless Broadway musical since The cal’ possesses something that too few bathroom alive Producers, and more family-friendly musicals have: real heart. before be- when than that gag-fest.” ing found by he was At the opening, when Cameron his nanny, found Diaz was asked if she would reprise Jeff Michael on the her role for the musical, the actress Kathrain, floor responded, “No. Absolutely not. What that Friday. and they do up there is, to me, impossible. Jett’s John It’s wonderful, though. They’ve done Jett and John in happier times. Courtesy of telegraph.uk condition, at- such a great job. They worked really Kawasaki Syndrome, started when tempted to administer CPR, but Jett hard, and it really pays off.” he was around two years old. Some remained unresponsive. He was then While fans might love to see Diaz believe that exposure to fumes from rushed to the Rand Memorial Hospi- live, she assured fans that the musical ordinary household cleaners can cause tal where he soon was pronounced is wonderful theater. “It’s hilarious,” this condition. The disease caused dead. she said. “There are so many laughs. Jett’s blood vessels to become in- Jett was cremated on Monday It’s great to see all the actors playing flamed, which resulted in seizures. He after the autopsy and flown back to it together, because when we do it for may have also had Autism, which the the Travolta’s home in Ocala, Florida, the animated films, we never see each Travolta family consistently denied, as where a private memorial service took other. We don’t work together.” autism is not recognized by members place. Travolta family friend Mike Mc- The stage actors that work well of the Scientology religion. Dermott stated, “John and Jett had a together here include Brian d’Arcy The death was hard on the re- very strong relationship. Words cannot James as the lead role of Shrek, maining Travolta family members John, explain how close they were. This will Sutton Foster as the lovely Princess Kelly, and eight year-old Ella. “Jett take a lot of time. His life will never be Fiona, Christopher Sieber as the cruel was the most wonderful son that two the same again.” Lord Farquaad, and of course every- Brian Darcy James as Shrek. parents could ever ask for and lit up the one’s favorite back-talking animal and Courtesy of Broadway.tv lives of everyone he encountered,” said the wooden boy who lies, Donkey Husky Herald - Page 9 Top 8 of ‘08: The Big Screen Jessica Pena Music Editor The past year had its share of launch his new weapon, the ‘Jericho.’ 5) Kung Fu Panda--verdict says: Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristina Davis, both movie magic and dreadful mov- While being driven around by a few 4 ½ Stars out of 5 Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, Candance ies. There were a bunch of sequels, soldiers, Stark is attacked by rebels The animated movie features Bergen, Jason Lewis and Jennifer some prequels, and some “no way, you and kidnapped by them. While being vocal roles by Dustin Hoffman, Jack Hudson. must be kidding me” kinds of movies! kidnapped, he realizes the rebels have Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Ian The film based on the HBO hit So here are the top 8 notable movies most likely stolen his weapons from the McShane, Jackie Chan, Lucy Lui, and Sex in the City, is set four years after of the past year: David Cross. the series ended in 2004. The movie When you put Jack Black and starts with Carrie (Parker) moving with 1)The Dark Knight--verdict says: Seth Rogen together in a movie, you’ll Big (Noth) into a penthouse, when they 5 Stars out of 5 probably get a hilarious hit film. When decide to get married. After getting The movie stars Christian Bale, you put Jackie Chan and Lucy Lui to- carried away with the wedding details, Maggie Gyllenhaal (replacing Katie gether in a movie, you’ll probably get Big has doubts about the ‘wedding’ Holmes who appeared in the first film), an action-packed hit Asian adventure because this isn’t what he wanted (and Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Michael film. Adding Angelina Jolie into each Carrie agrees). They wanted a simple Caine, Morgan Freeman, and the late of those prior mixes, and combining wedding. Miranda (Nixon) is having Heath Ledger. them all together, you get Kung Fu trouble with her marriage, and during The sequel to Batman Begins Panda. In this unusual mix of acting the rehearsal dinner she flips out on (2005) starts off from where the last talent, each star brings an animated doubtful Big. She rants about how mar- one ended. In this movie, Bruce (Bale) kung fu animal to life. Po (Black), a riage ruins people, which convinces must face Rachael (Gyllenhaal) dating panda, dreams to become a kung fu Big to not go through with the wedding, another person who’s quite a catch. master, but realizes he can’t because which is obvious when he doesn’t show The new hot shot in Gotham City is of his weight. But when evil arises, up. However, Big realizes what he has D.A. Harvey Dent (Eckhart), who later it’s up to Tigress (Jolie), Monkey done and returns to the wedding, only in the movie happens to be a challenge (Chan), Mantis (Rogen), Viper (Liu), to have Carrie get upset and flip out on for Batman, as the D.A. becomes Two- and Crane (Cross)—a quintet of su- him too. When Miranda realizes she Face-Harvey. Another challenge for premely skilled martial artists trained caused this whole fiasco, will she set Batman is The Joker. The Joker (Led- by Shifu (Hoffman) to save the day. it right? For Samantha (Cattrall), life ger) causes problems for the hero as Kung Fu Panda poster. However they need the Dragon War- is committed to a relationship with a Courtesy DreamWorks he plays around with the lives of inno- rior to succeed in this quest, and that’s younger man (Lewis). Charlotte (Da- cent people and the system of justice, soldiers and used it against them, and where Po fits in. After Po destroys the vis) seems to be the only happy one which causes citizens of Gotham City also on him, as his heart is injured. The ceremony, the head master decides in the bunch. Will happiness catch up and Batman himself to question who is rebels manage to save him in order that Po will become the Dragon War- to the rest? Get a box of tissues and the villain and who is the savior. The to force him to re-build the ‘Jericho.’ rior. From there, the get ready to rest is history. At first he refuses, until the man that true story begins. cry and laugh saved him is threatened. Supposedly with this 2) Indiana Jones and the King- working on the ‘Jericho,’ he builds a 6) The Chroni- movie. Trust dom of the Crystal Skull--verdict machine that can power his heart with- cles of Narnia: Prince me, you don’t says: 2 Stars out of 5 out the wire attached to the box, and Caspian--verdict says: want to miss The movie stars Harrison Ford, another weapon that would get him and 3 Stars out of 5 a thing. Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Win- the man that saved him out of there. So The movie stars stone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, and as Stark lives and the man who saved Ben Barnes, Wil- 8)Twi- Shia LaBeouf. him dies, Stark discovers a whole new liam Moseley, Anna light--verdict After two decades since the third meaning of life, including shutting down Popplewell, Skander says: 3 Stars movie was released, Steven Spielberg his Weapons Industries. With this new Keynes, Georgie Hen- out of 5 brings back the rogue man of action life, Stark takes on his new private ley, Sergio Castellitto, The and adventure, Dr. Henry Jones Jr. project, the Iron Suit, but Obadiah Eddie Izzard, Peter movie stars (Ford). This time he Stane (Bridges), Dinklage, and Liam Robert Pattin- has a new partner, steals the plans for Neesom. son, Kristen since his old one be- the Iron Suit and The story con- The stars of Sex in the City. Stewart, Nikki trayed him for money. brings it on with tinues, but this time Courtesy of HBO Reed, Kellan Dr. Jones must now a direct challenge 1,300 years have passed in dear old Lutz, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rath- deal with a rebellious to Stark. Life and Narnia. In that amount of time, only a bone, & Taylor Lautner. slick teenager, Mutt Death! Who will year has passed in the real-world of When Bella Swan (Stewart) Williams (LaBeouf). win? merry old London. Not only that, but moves to Forks, Washington, to live With this new partner- the Pevensie children have grown up with her dad, she gets attention from ship, the conflict of 4) The Mum- into teenagers as well. The four return everyone in the small little town, includ- two generations must my: Tomb of the to Narnia and see that everything has ing an old family friend, Jacob Black work together to reveal Dragon Emper- changed after they left—the Golden (Lautner), and the boys at school, but a deep dark secret! or--verdict says: 2 Age has now been diminished and one in particular, the outsider, Edward Mutt turns out to be Stars out of 5 now has become the Dark Ages, where Cullen (Pattinson). After Bella grabs Jones’ son from Mari- The movie Narnia is no longer ruled by the large Edward’s attention, he seems to act on Ravenwood (Allen), stars Brendon lion Aslan (Neesom), but by humans, weirdly around her, especially when he Jones’ first love, in Frasier, Jet Li, Ma- the Telmarines. The Telmarines have demands to be switched out the class the first Indiana Jones ria Bello (replac- managed to find Narnia, and take the he’s in with her. But it doesn’t end film. Go figure! Even ing Rachael Weisz land of the Narnians by means of mass there; he starts to ignore her and then though fans rejoice The Dark Knight poster. who appeared in extinction. However not all are dead, leaves for quite a while. This leaves at that moment, not Courtesy Warner Bros. the first two films), which causes the encounter between Bella confused, especially when he everyone enjoyed the first hour of the John Hannah, Luke Ford, and Isabella Prince Caspian (Barnes) and the returns and starts talking to her. When movie, since it was somewhat dull. (My Leong. Pevensies. Here sparks fly between the two continue talking after class, friend slept through that hour). Another This anticipated continuation of Caspian and Susan, the second eldest Bella notices that something throws off thing fans and critics did not like was the mummy saga came as a blockbust- child (Popplewell), and a little competi- Edward and he leaves. The initial ten- the plot of the movie. Aliens? You’ve er disappointment. For one, Rachael tion for leadership emerges between sion returns, leaving Bella even more got to be kidding me. The Soviet Agent Weisz, who played Evie in the first two Caspian and Peter, the eldest child confused – so she starts talking to Ja- (Blanchett), the crazy local tribes, the movies, didn’t return to reprise her (Moseley). Could this competition help cob about the Cullens. Here is where spaceship? Even though the movie role. Instead, Maria Bello took the role or destroy the Narnians against the she discovers the truth – that Edward made bank at the box-office, the plot of Evie, and the on-screen chemistry Telmarines? You be the judge of that is a vampire. But what’s worse than sank downhill. with Brendon Frasier just didn’t heat and how well the movie portrays C.S knowing that a classmate is a vampire up. Alex O’ Connell, introduced in the Lewis’ book. Even fans of the book is that you are in love with him! Oh 3) Iron Man--verdict says: 4 Stars second movie as a little 10-year-old found the movie quite confusing. Even and that vampire is in love with you, a out of 5 boy, returns in the third installment, if you know what’s going to happen, the human. So will this romance turn out The movie stars Robert Downey only this time as an adult. He gets movie doesn’t remind a viewer of all happily? Well if you read the other Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, and a love interest with Isabella Leong’s that has gone before. The fight scene three books by Stephanie Meyer, then Terrance Howard. character, a woman who gave up her between the boys seems rushed, and you know how it will end. And you also This latest superhero movie by mortality to fight in the battle of good the romance between Susan and know that this movie left out important Marvel Comics was different than and evil. Even with this twist and the Prince Caspian seems lacking. Still, and memorable scenes from the book, other superhero movies, in that it was mummy relocated to China (which is you be the judge. which many fans criticized. However, it not filmed in the Big Apple, but in L.A. a new mummy, played by Li), it still was good for a first adaptation. In the film, billionaire weapon builder couldn’t save people from noticing this 7) Sex in the City--verdict says: Tony Stark (Downey is on a trip to the was the worst mummy movie ever. 4 Stars out of 5 Middle-East to visit the soldiers and The movie stars Sarah Jessica Husky Herald - Page 10 Top 8 of ‘08: The Small Screen Jessica Pena Music Editor Courtesy of Film Detail 1)The WRITERS GUILD of AMERICA 3)Gossip Girl (CW) put into a mental institution after help- is no other than Brenda Hampton, the STRIKE (All Networks) The show had a great first season and ing out a serial killer. Now he returns same woman who created and worked When the writers decided to go on the second is even better, especially for one episode in the fourth season, with producer Aaron Spelling on 7th strike because they wanted more the mid-season ender. We learned revealing that he didn’t kill anyone, Heaven (1996—2007). money, TV as we know it came to an that Rufus and Lily have a secret love which questions his motives as to why abrupt end. Everyone’s favorite TV child from when the two were teens. he first lied. 8)Live with Jimmy Kimmel (ABC) shows moved into re-runs or ended Did you see that one coming? So now After a tragic split from comedian seasons early due to the strike. It was a question remains - what will happen 6)House (FOX) girlfriend Sarah Silverman, you might sad; millions and millions of revenue to Serena and Dan, since the two now House always features a good season, think there’d be hard feelings between dollars were lost. The ABC Network share a sibling? As the 2009 season but this show just keeps getting better Kimmel and his ex. But no, the two lost money when it promoted its broad- opener began, we learned that the love and better. After are good friends, cast of The Golden Globes of 2008, be- child still remains alive! Tune in to learn five years of bicker- even when there’s a cause they had no writers for the show more as the season continues! ing, pushing each strange competition and nominees were boycotting the other’s buttons, and among them. Sil- show in respect for the striking writers. 4)90210 (CW) incessant flirting, verman seems to be Ultimately, the show was cancelled. The hit show from the ‘90s returns, but House and Cuddy with Matt Damon, so Eventually, some late-night talk-shows now it features a new cast. The antici- (Lisa Edelstein) fi- Kimmel responded began airing, with the respective hosts pated remake of Beverly Hills 90210, nally kiss. Even with Ben Affleck. Say (Leno, Letter- now called better is when Wil- what? When wish- man, O’Brien) merely son (Robert Sean ing Kimmel a ‘Happy creating their 90210, brings Leonard) returns af- Birthday,’ Silverman own scripts. back some of ter his fizzled “bro- created a video with Soon enough, the old cast, mance” with House Damon (you know the strike was especially and finds out about what’s it about), so settled – but so-called the kiss, then tries that Damon can get not before a ‘frenemies’ to hook up the two back at Kimmel for all ton of money Jennie Garth on a date. The two the times he “ran out was lost. and Shan- deny that the kiss of time” when sched- Bones is going strong. Courtesy of Fox nen Doherty ever happened and uled to have Damon 2)SNL (NBC) (the two, who in the mid-season ender, Cuddy adopts on his show. This explains Damon’s SNL has been The cast of the new 90210. Courtesy Access Hollywood were rumored a baby. words at the end of the Silverman vid- on television to have had a eo. However Kimmel responded with a for several decades now (it started in cat fight on set), reprise their roles as 7)The Secret Life of the American video of his own involving Ben Affleck. the mid ‘70s). For a number of years, Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh. This is Teenager (ABC Family) The video included guest appearances its comedy sketches were good. But a historical moment for fans of the old American Pie clearly showed teenage by Robin Williams, Harrison Ford, this year, SNL returned to number show, especially knowing that Sammy, audiences that band people were cool Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, one largely based upon its political the son of Kelly, is also the son of Dylan and that what happens in band camp Benji and Joel Madden, Lance Bass, relevance. The likeness of Tina Fey (Luke Perry). But it doesn’t end there stays at band camp. However, the Pete Wentz, Rebecca Romijn, Lauren to that of Governor Sarah Palin was -- Erin Silver (Jessica Stroup) is Kelly movie never showed you the conse- Conrad, Josh Groban, Mike Shinoda remarkable. When Fey did her Palin and David’s (Brian Austin Green) half- quences of band camp and how what with David Farrell from Linkin Parkand imitation, it was pure gold. Even better sister, who carries the torch on to this happens there really never stays there. unnamed choir singers as recording was when the real Sarah Palin came remake. Ask Amy Juergens who, at 15, is a booth singers, along with Brad Pitt as on the show, confronting Tina Fey im- freshman at fictional Ulysses S. Grant a delivery man. The two videos got so personating her. SNL did so well with 5)Bones (FOX) High School. She gets pregnant after much press they were nominated for its political satire prior to the election, Bones proves to have a good fourth having a one night stand with the high an award by the Academy of Television that it even provided some prime time season—filming the fourth season school player, junior Ricky Underwood. Arts & Sciences. specials for the network. Overall, it was opener in London. However, its third The show focuses on Amy’s pregnancy a great year for SNL, reviving what had season had a lot of fans buzzing when and other goings-on at the school. been a somewhat tired franchise. at the end of the season, Zack (Eric What makes this show a highlight of Millegan) left the Jeffersonian and was 2008 was that the creator of the show “ER” Resuscitates Leno on NBC Chris Cassevecca Sports Editor After a healthy 15-year tenure, wins its nightly share of the ratings, show into primetime, what’s going to 11:35 p.m. slot and Jimmie Fallon NBC’s long-running hospital drama “ER” NBC as a network currently sits at #4 happen to NBC’s other late night show moves into Conan’s current 12:35 has been suffering from viewer attrition, in the overall ratings. By bringing Leno hosts-in-waiting, Conan O’Brien and a.m. slot. These changes should be leading to lower ratings. Therefore, to their primetime lineup, they not only Jimmie Fallon? Again, things become happening shortly before we go to press, it currently is in its last season. In get to keep one of the most renowned easier for NBC by moving Leno into at the end of January. According to the 1999, “ER” was the top-rated show and popular late night hosts ever, but primetime, because the late night Associated Press, Leno’s fellow late on television with 25.4 million viewers. they also save night host Conan has told reporters he In the current season, it has now tons of money is thrilled. dropped to #33 in primetime audience through not “I’ve known about this for a while,” ratings, averaging 9.9 million viewers. having to fill O’Brien said recently during a taping of According to David Bauder, a television that 10-11 his current NBC late-night show. “I’ve writer for the Associated Press, Jay p.m. timeslot talked a lot about this with Jay. I am Leno will be taking over the 10 p.m. with scripted thrilled. I am absolutely thrilled that Jay primetime spot that “ER” has held for shows. is staying at NBC.” the last decade and a half. Leno Jimmie Fallon has yet to comment Back in March, even the thought took over as on the current situation of Leno’s new of Leno being able to keep his show the Tonight contract but is assumed to be pleased to seemed impossible. However, NBC show host from get his chance on late night. Jay Leno feels this move will benefit everyone. the beloved has faced down the competition before The network was facing a dilemma in Johnny and has triumphed. Johnny Carson that it did not want to risk losing Leno Carson in hand-picked Leno as his successor and to a competing network. Jay Leno has 1992, and Leno has yet to let him down. It should worn the crown as king of late night TV when he Jay and Conan both will remain at NBC. Courtesy of NBC be interesting to see how America for so long that losing him to a competing renewed his responds to seeing him earlier each network could significantly affect NBC’s contract in 2004, he told NBC Networks schedule remains the same as it would weeknight. ratings. that he would be retiring in 2009. Now have had Leno retired. While Leno’s Tonight Show usually that Leno is taking his late night talk Conan O’Brien takes over Leno’s Husky Herald - Page 11 Slumdog Millionaire: A Great Film

Joni Cooper Food Editor Courtesy of Tech 2 The screen shows that Jamal Ma- Jamal searches for Latika un- lik is one question away from winning til he is finally able to locate her in a 20 million rupees. “How did he do it? brothel, where she works as a dancer. A) He cheated. B) He’s lucky. C) He’s a Salim fools Jamal once again when at- Apple to Apple: genius. D) It is destiny.” tempting to rescue her from Mamam. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ opens its After killing the gangster to “protect” first scene with that multiple-choice Latika, he forces Jamal to leave her to question. Malik, an 18 year-old orphan, himself. Jamal leaves his brother with Beatle Music Finally is within reach of opportunities he never Latika and finds a job alone as an as- dreamt of before the final question. So sistant at a calling center. what brought him to this chance of a It is his love for Latika that en- Coming to iTunes lifetime? courages Jamal to become a contes- British director Danny Boyle tant on India’s version of “Who Wants Emma Adler showcased his independent film at the to be A Millionaire”. Twenty million ru- Staff Writer Toronto Film Festival with intentions of pees holds no true value for Jamal. His perhaps winning the audience award. purpose for participating in the game Boyle is a director always game for a show is solely because he knew that Good news, of iTunes -- of change of direction and pace. Every Latika would be watching. Beatles fans -- buying music, film he directs exhibits a different topic The questions that Jamal are they’re coming to and of down- of interest, ranging from the sci-fi flick given allow him to connect with past- iTunes. At the very loading CDs. ‘Sunshine’ to a film exploring heroine time experiences. He finds the answers least, they should Some have addicts in ‘Trainspotting.’ A distinctive within obstacles he faced and memo- be, and sometime speculated that movie like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ was no rable moments that he encountered surprise from this eclectic director. when younger. Jamal recalls little facts soon. According it may be too Slumdog’ traces the lives and details he gathered when travel- to the London Tele- late for Apple of two brothers living in the slums of ing from place to place with Latika and graph newspaper, Inc. to make Mumbai, India. Losing their mother at himself. Paul McCartney much of a profit a young age, the two siblings continue ‘Slumdog’ received exceptional has agreed to a off the music their lives by traveling to different parts reviews from both The LA Times and deal with Apple, and of The Beatles. of India in search of happiness and The New York Times. A critic from Roll- will be releasing Despite their stability. Jamal (Dev Patel) portrays ing Stone raves, “What I feel for this the band’s music Abbey Road will soon be on iTunes. not being on the benevolent brother while his older movie isn’t just admiration, it’s mad to them. For those Courtesy of Apple iTunes, many sibling Salim (Madhur Mittal) plays the love. And I couldn’t be more surprised. not in the know, yeah, it’s a big deal. people have The Beatles on their rebellious one. The plot reeks of uplift.” The Beatles not being on iTunes has iPods, either having downloaded their Together they endure life-threat- Critics cited the film’s superb cin- been controversial for some time now; own CDs, or having purchased songs ening circumstances that test their ematography. From a chase within the or, rather, not so much controversial as illegally through LimeWire, or some love-hate relationship with one another. slums to shots of India’s urban and ru- aggravating for fans, especially con- other service. For many die-hard Beat- At times life for the Maliks is all fun and ral settings, ‘Slumdog’ does a great job sidering the reasoning behind the Fab les fans, there is no need to purchase games. They live spontaneously on top of filming action and scenery. Four’s not having caved in before. anything further on iTunes. of a train for weeks and sneakily man- Several HHS students also The Beatles’ production company, Those at Apple Inc. are, perhaps, age to take food from the kitchen un- weighed in with opinion. Tenth grader Apple, was formed in 1968. Apple Inc. hopeful that The Beatles being avail- til they are discovered and thrown off Danny Pierro said, “The film was jaw (think Macs and iPods) as we know it able on iTunes will give rise to a revi- the train. When visiting the Taj Mahal, dropping and constantly kept me on today was established in 1977 (which talization of their music which, frankly, the two boys disguise themselves as the edge of my seat. Boyle’s depiction actually is farther back than expected). has never suffered too much of a fade guides who offer of India is truly So there’s been a bit of a controversy away. Perhaps this music’s being more tours to foreign- incredible, yet there. The Beatles, because of the easily accessible to teens and children ers for cash. depressing name similarity, had previously refused will spawn a new generation of Beatle Although at the same to have their work sold on iTunes and fans and associated Beatlemania, in the brothers time.” actually were involved in a long, drawn- appealing to the elusive target market experience a ‘Slum- sense of libera- dog’ opens the out lawsuit over the name’s use. So of “Well I like them, but not enough to tion, Salim re- eyes of millions what’s changed? Is it just that Paul download my dad’s old CDs.” mains a father of teens who needs extra cash to pony up for his So what will happen? Don’t figure for Jamal. live in well-off divorce settlement with Heather Mills? expect anything drastic. Don’t expect He protects towns similar The reason why things have changed 10-year olds to be able to distinguish his little sibling to Westchester isn’t clear. But what’s plain is that it’s George from Ringo on your new Let when mislead County. Many going to cost Apple Inc. some 400 to It Be zip-up hoody. Still, there is an into situations have not been 600 million dollars to procure the rights awesome hope that somewhere in that he knows exposed to to the Beatle songs. Whatever that that daunting top one hundred most would crush the poverty of final figure amounts to, it will be split downloaded iTunes link that is the “go Jamal forever. Asia that still between the two living Beatles, Paul to” for so many of the Z100 genera- Salim helps his remains in and Ringo, and the estates of George tion, there may be (perhaps at about brother escape the majority Harrison and John Lennon. the mid-eighties spots) “Hey Jude,” or from the wrath of India today. Though there presently is no “All You Need is Love.” That, in itself, of Mamam, a People believe set date on which the music will be would be an achievement. gangster who that “being released, Paul McCartney has stated So there will be Beatles on runs an orphan- Anil Kapoor in Slumdog Millionaire. poor” means Courtesy of Fox Searchlight that it will occur within the year. So iTunes. Probably, there will be profits age and then that one lives in 2009 is the year – and there’s not long and great success. Wall Street vigilan- uses the children to sing and bring back a small house in a not-so-good neigh- to wait. tes, expect to see money. borhood. There is no comparison to the But have they an increase in De- Along with the struggle of survival, real poverty experienced by countless waited too long? The lia’s stock -- half of love comes into play. At the age of four, people in India today. . iPod was launched their tee-shirt line Jamal meets Latikah (Freida Pinto), an After viewing the movie Angelica on October 23, 2001. is sketch-faced orphanage girl who was separated from Catalano said, “It’s unfortunate how Since then, it has portraits of John her family as well. Latika and the two those in Westchester carry around Lou- spawned four separate Lennon and varied brothers name each other after charac- is Vuitton bags while millions of children generations of updates, forms of the Abbey ters from the Three Musketeers. Years in Mumbai are suffering and homeless. later Latika is befriended by Salim when Some of these children like Jamal and and now the iPhone is Road CD cover. he purposely misses her hand when Salim have little or no money to live off all but equivalent to a hopping onto a train. Despite their sep- of for the duration of their lives.” Blackberry. In that time, aration, Jamal fantasizes about Latika people have had seven every day. years of iPods, and Husky Herald - Page 12 For Second StraightYear, Super Bowl is “Super”

Chris Cassevecca Sports Editor

Super Bowl XLIII could the final drive of the game. If go down as one of the best the penalty was called, the Super Bowls ever played. The 40-yard pass to Santonio Pittsburgh Steelers capped off Holmes would have been their season with what might go negated and could have down as the most dramatic Su- cost the Steelers the win. per Bowl ever played, lifting the Another seeming penalty Lombardi Trophy after a 27-23 that was left untouched was win over the Arizona Cardinals. the helmet off un-sportsman Super Bowl XLIII could be char- like conduct against Kurt acterized as record-breaking. Warner. In the NFL, it is Kurt Warner now owns the top considered un-sportsmanlike three spots for most passing to take your helmet off to talk yards in a Super Bowl (414 to an official and results in yards in SB XXXIV, 377 in SB a 15-yard penalty. There is XLIII, and 365 yards SB XXX- also a dispute over Santonio VI). Kurt Warner also broke Holmes’s celebration after the record for most passing his touchdown for using the yards in a playoff run with 1147 football as a prop. If the flag yards and most career pass- were to have been thrown, it ing yards in a Super Bowl with would have taken the Steel- 1156 yards. Pittsburgh Steeler ers fifteen yards back on the James Harrison also broke a final kickoff to the Cardinals, record for the longest return thus giving the Cards likely for a touchdown (previous better field position. The big- record holder was Green Bay gest and most controversial Packer Desmond Howard with call on the field was the chal- his 99-yard return for a touch- lenge that would have ruled down in Super Bowl XXXI) and Kurt Warner’s last play an longest interception (previous Santonio Holmes makes controversal sideline catch to seal the win. Courtesy of SI.com incomplete pass instead of record holder was Seattle Sea- Steeler 1-yard line. This field position the attention of many female viewers, a recovered fumble by Pitts- hawk Kelly Herndon who had a 76-yard eventually led to a safety, due to a hold- which may be one reason why this burgh. The play was reviewed for a interception ing penalty by was the most watched Super Bowl in total of 13 seconds and ruled a fumble. against the center Jus- history, racking up over 97 million view- After the Super Bowl, officials took Steelers in tin Hartwig. ers. Bruce Springsteen put on another another look at the footage and real- Super Bowl Larry Fitzger- amazing show for this Super Bowl and XL) when ald then used he inter- his ability to cepted a stretch the Kurt War- field and ner pass turned a right before 13-yard slant halftime. into a 64-yard The touchdown Cardinals run to put the staged a Cardinals up great come- by 3. Howev- back, even er, even after though all the Car- they ulti- dinals did to mately lost come back, the game. the Steelers still managed Their Courtesy of www.tenminutesports.com 13-point to triumph. comeback With 43 sec- ended his final song by throwing his ized it was an incomplete pass, not a will go onds left on junk in the face of the camera. fumble, according to ESPN. That call down in the clock, Big The officiating of this Super Bowl would have given Warner one more history as Ben put out a was controversial. Two calls were shot at the end zone, but instead it led the best Larry Fitzgerald puts Arizona ahead late in the game. 6-yard floater overturned by successful challenges to a quicker Steeler win. comeback Courtesy of SI.com to Santonio from Cardinal coach Ken Whisenhunt. Despite these disputes, it was a of all time. With phantom flags against Holmes for the lead and eventual There was an unseen holding penalty great Super Bowl. There was bone- the Cardinals and punches by the win. on Steeler center Justin Hartwig during chilling, teeth-grinding excite- Steelers that were left unseen by of- In addition to its many ment all game long, with never ficials, this game seemed to go against historical records, Super a dull moment. Both teams the Cardinals in every way, but that Bowl XLIII also will be re- showed a great amount of wasn’t going to hold them back. Down membered for its “In Your heart and determination. At 20-7 in the fourth quarter, the Cardinals Face” halftime performance the end of the day, it was the never dropped their heads and kept by Bruce Springsteen and Steelers coming up victori- on fighting. The fourth quarter began a spine chilling, heartfelt ous -- the first team to ever with a Ben Graham punt for 27 yards. “National Anthem” perfor- have won six separate Super The Cardinal defense then kicked it mance by Jennifer Hud- Bowls. This year’s Super up a notch, sacking quarterback Ben son. This was Hudson’s Bowl will go down in history as Roethlisberger. Kurt Warner then put first performance since her one of the best championship his strong arm to use, passing to all mother, brother, and nephew games ever played. of his targets, including J.J. Arrington were tragically murdered and Jerheme Urban then finished off at their home in Chicago. the drive with a 1-yard TD pass to People are saying this was none other than super wide receiver the best National Anthems Larry Fitzgerald. The next Cardinal since Whitney Houston’s drive was another three-and-out, but performance in 1991 (SB XXV). Bruce Springsteen got “The Boss” rocks the SB XLIII halftime show. they managed to down the punt at the Courtesy of www.1010wins.com

Husky Herald - Page 13 Graduating High School Hoop Stars Make The Big Leap

Sam Goldman Staff Writer

A large number of Section probably need to watch more high televised games. All 1 high school basketball players school basketball. All four of these of these players who have gone on to play Division 1 local players are highly touted for have made it at the basketball at big colleges. One the upcoming season, and you most college level truly might find that hard to fathom, certainly will hear about them doing are an inspiration to but current NBA star Ben Gordon great things in the near future. young players who Mike Coburn drives inside. Courtesy of www.dailylife.com once was facing rivals at Mount After graduating Mount Ver- will first be playing He was offered a full scholarship at Vernon High School. What most non High School in 2008, Michael in big games for their respective George Washington and will have a people don’t realize is that the class Coburn was offered a full ride to colleges this year. very bright future there. of 2008 graduated a solid core of Rutgers and should see plenti- Mookie Jones has made the These new freshmen will outstanding local players. If names ful minutes on the hardwood as a transition to college from Peekskill definitely be a major part of their like Sean Kilpatrick, Mookie Jones, Scarlet Knight. Michael Coburn is often featured as an integral part respective college teams’ success. Tony Taylor, and Kevin Jones is one of the many Mount Vernon of the Syracuse Orange’s quest for Just take a look at how former don’t ring a bell for you, then you graduates to have received a full victory. A true freshman, Mookie Mount Vernon High hoops star scholarship to a Divi- fits well into their system and even- Kevin Jones is doing. The 6’6’’ sion 1 School. When tually be a big factor in their overall freshman has seen a solid role play- Ben Gordon gradu- game plan. At 6’7,” Mookie plays er with legitimate playing time for ated, he was given small forward, and has good size the West Virginia Mountaineers. He a full scholarship to for his position. certainly enhances the rebounding play at the University Sean Kilpatrick (formerly of and defensive play for the team. of Connecticut, where White Plains High School) is at- Ultimately all of these new he helped lead the tending a prep school this year in freshmen have made the leap from Huskies to a National preparation to honoring a commit- Section 1 to the Division 1 level, Championship. An- ment to play for Cincinnati next and they are competing for playing other recent graduate season. Kilpatrick is a 6’3” shoot- time against the best in the country. who bears watching ing guard, a complete player with a In a couple of years, many of these is Manhattan Col- solid outside shot and a quick move players will certainly be doing great lege’s Devon Austin. to the hoop. things at the college level, and may Austin, formerly of Tony Taylor from Archbishop even find their names selected in a White Plains High Stepinac is arguably one of the most future NBA draft. School, was given a exciting players to watch. At 5’11,’’ full scholarship and Tony dominated the section and av- Kevin Jones looks for a lane. Courtesy of The Daily News can now be seen on eraged close to 30 points per game. Interview with Mike Protano: Who’s The Beef ? Sam Goldman Staff Writer Recently the Husky Herald sat in wrestling in college, but I prefer to MP: I’d say my body type is them, but you gotta do what you down with star wrestler Mike “Beef” play football in college on account of more suitable for wrestling than any gotta do. Protano and learned more about commitment. other sport, so I fit the sport well. what’s behind the HH: Can you com- man on the mat. pare the training for other sports and wrestling? HH: Who MP: There is no oth- gave you the nick- er sport that compares to name “Beef?” the training and condition- MP: I got ing for wrestling. I remem- the name “Beef” ber the first practice of the in second grade at year -- I’m pretty sure I lost the Purchase Com- five pounds in one day. I munity House from have played other sports Vince Lombardi. too, and wrestling is by far the toughest. HH: What is your current record HH: Who is the as a varsity wres- toughest opponent you tler? have faced? MP: I’m 28-4, MP: I would definite- with a lot of pins. ly say Garcia, from North Rockland. He’s one kid HH: In what that is just at a level above weight class do everyone else when it you wrestle? comes to wrestling. MP: I cur- rently wrestle in the HH: Who would win 285-pound weight in a match, you or Andrew class. Planamento? Mike Protano takes on another opponent. Courtesy of Lauren Warshauer MP: That’s a good HH: Are you interested in question, but I would have to say wrestling in college, and if not wres- HH: What is your fastest pin? HH: Does wearing the sin- me. tling, are you interested in playing MP: 17 seconds. gletes feel uncomfortable in any any other sports? way? MP: I am somewhat interested HH: Why do you wrestle? MP: I don’t enjoy wearing Husky Herald - Page 14 Bowling Team Rolls Toward Improved 2009 Varsity Season

Hank Rubenstein Co-Editor in Chief

It’s a place where the testos- lullio felt confident that they terone level is through the roof, the could pull away with the “W,” intensity so high that any missed as long as the team stayed opportunity can be viewed as a life- consistent. time mistake. It’s Varsity Bowling, the Harrison followed their nation’s unsung sport. On any given game plan, but were being match day, one can expect to find outbowled by a feisty Ma- themselves swarmed with sweaty, maroneck squad. The Tiger determined, and over-emotional bowlers had no problem let- teenagers. Kids who, for a short ting emotions fly, practicing while, hang their hopes and dreams heel clicks and air high-fives on dropping small white pins, and after strikes. anticipations grow with each pass- “Those kids always ing ball. Harrison High School finds bring heart to the game,” themselves amidst these competi- said Coach Ciavarella. “I tors for their third season, already try telling my team to reach beginning to see some promising down for something extra results. Once a club for kids to fool during the match. Mama- around with friends, the bowling team roneck understands that has evolved into one of the school’s concept.” most beloved sports. A position in the Although it appeared Phil Dillulio shows mad style on the lanes. Courtesy of Shreena Shah starting lineup now is just as coveted that the Huskies would have kies were inching closer to winning team is led by junior Molly Stevens, as a new trend or must-have material total pins in the bag, they still needed the match. As the tenth frame began, whose older brother Mo was a fre- object. The bowling team members to win the third and final match with it was clear the Huskies would need quent starter during the ’08 season. are ready and equipped for whatever the score knotted at two apiece. a stellar performance to have any “What can I say,” Stevens the lanes throw their way. As the first frame began, Coach chance of winning. quipped, “bowling is in my blood.” Attending one of their matches Ciavarella left his distant post and Sophomore Wissack and se- When Stevens steps on the lanes, this past January, the first shock was approached the team. It was clear nior captain Dillulio led the rally with it’s all business. She explained her in seeing how many matches go on at that these next ten frames would be tenth frame turkeys, but they were stance: “Like I tell the team, we’re in once. Each lane is packed with five some of the biggest all season. left empty-handed as the other three it to win it.” bowlers and a few spectators. Coach “I told the kids they needed bowlers’impressive frames Ciavarella (Mr. C.) stood a decent to relax and bowl and the pins will were not quite good enough distance away from the lane, quietly come,” said Coach C. “Yesterday to steal the match from Ma- watching his team progress while was a tough day. We were without maroneck. The Tigers won subtly coaching each player. That senior Jason Neu and had to ask the third game, clinching day the teams’ focus was entirely on sophomore Bennett Wissack to the 4-3 victory (though the the match. Each pin knocked down step up.” Huskies achieved a third brought them closer to upsetting top- Wissack has been a member point by virtue of winning the ranked Mamaroneck. The Tigers of the team for the past two sea- pin total). had already defeated the Huskies sons and holds the team’s season “It’s tough to handle once this season and weren’t plan- high score of 263. In early January, right now,” said a disap- ning on losing anytime soon. Wissack found himself in the tenth pointed Dillulio. “I’m proud of The teams play three games frame having already achieved nine what we did because we lost each, getting two points for winning strikes. Although he was unable to 7-0 last time to these guys, a match and one point for most complete the 300, Wissack’s perfor- but I really feel we should overall pins. In match one, Harrison mance will certainly go down in the have won today.” went out strong, winning by a large history books. The boys aren’t the margin of 100 pins. The team’s early “During the fifth frame I told only ones who take the lanes Jenna Grippo, going for the spare. attack was lead by junior Sajan Pa- teammate Joe the Pro that I just was after school. Harrison also Courtesy of Alison Nathanson tel. Sajan, a second year member feeling it,” Bennett said. has an impressive girls’ team. The of the team, knows what it takes to The Huskies stayed neck and compete on the big stage. His num- neck with the Tigers for the entire bers have been pretty solid so far third match, once again following the this season and only show signs of lead of junior Sajaan “Saigon” Patel. Titans Skate improvement. Patel accounted for five straight “I’ve had a good season so far,” strikes in the latter half of the game to he said. “My performance against accompany the team’s three frames Mamaroneck was really good, and it of complete pin decimation. The late definitely helped the team out.” strike by Harrison wasn’t taken lightly Into Playoffs After the first match, Senior by the Tigers; Mamaroneck bowlers Captains Steven Dimilia and Phil Di- only seemed to get better as the Hus- Joey Loreti Staff Writer The Rye Town/Harrison Ti- Matt Baer scoring goals this season. tans, coming off a season in which Other upperclassmen include Jimmy they finished 13-9 Daraio, Jeff Heine, and and made a run into Connor Strozza. Adam the playoffs, lost a Urban leads the team few key senior play- in both goals and as- ers. Still, they have sists, with 17 and 14, battled all season respectively, and is tied long to achieve suc- for third in the league cess. Although the for goals scored. The Titans’ record stands Titans fell to Rye ear- at 1-8-1 currently, the lier in the season, but team will still qualify they will look to split for the playoffs be- Dean Brancucci fights for puck. the season series with cause they play in Courtesy of LoHud.com their cross-town rival League 1. Harrison is well repre- on February 13. With a strong end to sented on this composite team, with their season, the Titans hope to make forwards Harry Reibman, Joe Porzio, a playoff run once their regular sea- Andrew Grosser, Matt Jacobson, and son concludes on February 18. Courtesy Top End Sports

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Sam Goldman Staff Writer When you are coming off a sea- ers, the Huskies have been son record of 3-17, you know all about taking their opponents by adversity. The Harrison High School surprise. Boys Varsity Basketball team learned Strong contributions last season that winning wasn’t a com- from other players on the mon occurrence. However, during team have helped to el- the off-season, the Huskies resolved evate play for the boys. to improve their skills through dedica- “We’re a maturing tion, commitment, and extra strength team, and as long as we training in the weight room. As of now, play defense we’ll be in the extra work seems to be paying off. good shape,” says senior Heading into the last segment of the James Falciglia, a two- current season, the Huskies boast a year player and major con- record of 8-10, and the team morale tributor to the Huskies’ suc- seems to be rapidly improving. With cess thus far on both sides a certain playoff appearance in store, of the ball. All of the boys the team has more than doubled its certainly have their eyes total number of wins from the prior on the playoffs. From this season, and truly is in the running to point on, every additional be a real playoff contender. win promises the Huskies The major change from last sea- a higher seed come the son to this season has been mostly playoffs, against a likely been the level of maturity shown by the weaker opponent. This up- starting five. With significant improve- coming playoff appearance ment from sophomore guard Brendan will be the first one for the O’Shea, junior forward Jarred Hodes, Huskies in five years. sophomore point guard Mike Chiarel- The Huskies have la, junior center Dennis Rinaldi, and changed their strategy of- senior guard Sam Goldman. With an fensively and defensively entire shift in the attitude of the play- for this new season. Coach Chiarella and Coach Pes- co have implemented a 2008-2009 Roster swarming defensive men- tality which stresses apply- Mike Chiarella ing pressure and attacking Brendan O’Shea the ball handler. As far as Dennis Rinaldi offense goes, the Huskies Jarred Hodes utilize their speed and gen- Sam Goldman James Falciglia erally run the floor for quick Zack Eklund transition points. Their run- Will Oggieri and-gun style offense has George Stokoe helped them to put up high- Steve Decarlo er final scores. Ultimately Benny Menetti Brady Klein the team lacks size, but Dennis Rinaldi goes up big against Spring Valley. Courtesy of Ms. Diane Frawley each member plays with a has exceeded all expectations and is offs this season. This Cinderella team Coach: Mike Chiarella lot of intensity and it is shown during turning heads throughout the section. seems to have what it takes, and with Asst. Coach: Dan Pesco the games. If you have not checked After beating teams like Tappan Zee, that kind of spirit, you never know how Manager: RJ Suhre out this newly improved Harrison Yonkers, Ardsley, and Nyack, the Hus- far they will go. team, definitely swing by the gym. kies have shaken things up. Look for Clearly this year’s team already the Huskies to play deep into the play- Varsity Boys Swim Team Dives into Divisionals Chris Cassevecca Sports Editor With the Divisionals right around breast, IM and 500 free. Other swim- leagues than Harrison. This will be tough be- the corner, the Boys’ Swim Team has mers who have been huge parts of this The swim team’s only cause, although we shown nothing but “excellence” accord- successful season are Matt Carducci loss thus far was to take a few first places ing to Coach Phillip Dearstyne. The with the Butterfly stroke, J.T. Nangle, Our Lady of Lourdes at this meet, they have captains for the with his Individ- which may have been the depth to take 3rd, Harrison Boys’ ual Medley and due in part to a media 7th, and 10th, which will Swim Team are Back Strokes, and error when Harrison trump our first place Matt Pon, Jere- Chris Malfitano Swimmers’ times were points.” my Ng, and Chris and Sean Yang not recorded accu- After Divisionals, Malfitano. Each with their Freestyle rately. those swimmers who formidable swim- strokes. With two more qualify will swim for mer has shown As of this big meets against the Sectionals team, facets that help writing, the boys’ Nyack and Ossin- and those who go on to contribute to the swim record this ing upcoming, Coach win at that level would team as a whole. season is 5-1, with Dearstyne sees these qualify for States. Matt Pon has two huge wins over as preparation for the Greg Van Tongeren gets ready. These swimmers have helped this team Jeremy Ng about to race. Keio Academy and Divisionals against Our Courtesy of Liz Dowling prepared hard all sea- Courtesy of Liz Dowling all season by using Yorktown. Those Lady of Lourdes. Coach Dearstyne son and this team is literally holding its his ability to do multiple swims without wins were both inspirational, consider- stated “Our current goal is to defeat collective breath for another victorious flaw. His main strokes are the fly, ing that those two teams are in faster Our Lady of Lourdes at Divisionals. extended season.

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