The Boulevard Volume II, Issue III Spring 2018 Newspaper Staff Reporters: The Falcon Heavy Soars Samantha Almonte, Tauba Ashrafi, by Alex Kesin stated by himself, Musk and his employ- Sidrah Ashrafi, Elizabeth Balzac, Max The rocket stood proudly on the ees at SpaceX strive for the betterment Berger, Spencer Brodwin, Ella Co- launchpad. As the countdown was chant- of mankind. And with that, the Tesla hen-Kashi, Chrissy Hogue, Alex Kesin, ed, the tension built up until the fumes flying in Earth’s orbit is not just a sym- Arib Khan, Leah Khayumov, Valerie started to grow. The Falcon Heavy be- bol of technological advancement, but it Kondov, Stefanny Lopes, Divya Ma- gan its journey into space. And with is also analogous to the torch the Statue haraj, Sasiru Pathiranage, Christianna those picturesque flames, the world- of Liberty holds. They both show a Percy, Bella Rabin, Mara Riegel, Melis- wide fervor for space travel was reborn. path to human enlightenment, and of- sa Ruvinov, John Sabu, Lilli Seidman, On February 6th, 2018, history fer hope and inspiration to the world. Abby Sherman, David Zuckerman was made. The most powerful rocket SpaceX’s journey to this point Art Staff: in the world, The Falcon Heavy, had was no cakewalk. One former Samantha Almonte, Stefanny Lopes delivered its payload, a shiny red Tes- SpaceX employee wrote that he Layout: la with a dummy astronaut in it, at worked over 12 hours a day during Winnie Xu and Leila Xu a third of the cost of that caliber of his time working for SpaceX. The Faculty Advisor: rockets. As aerospace company grisly motto “You are your own slave Mrs. Stacy Mauriello SpaceX’s third and most driver” kept many going when High School Advisors: extravagant launch of things got tough. Musk Winnie Xu, Leila Xu, Sophia Lamsifer the year, excitement sometimes would sleep for the future bubbles on the floor in the factory Inside the Issue on social media. when he would run out Not only of time. However, is the Fal- these are things School News...........1-6 con Heavy an that are sac- achievement rificed when for SpaceX and you work for space enthusi- one of the World News..........7-13 asts all around most import- the world, it is inspiring our youth. “My ant companies in the world. It is never girlfriend told me that kids she teach- easy to get a 70 ton object off the ground Technology..........14-16 es are playing “Falcon Heavy” in the without giving up sleep and free time. playground,” one user on Twitter wrote. That being said, SpaceX’s goals “where three kids line up like the boosters, for the future are pretty ambitious and Entertainment......17-21 they countdown to “launch”, and then the exciting. By 2022, the company wants booster kids return to the ground after lift- to send its first cargo mission to Mars, ing off while the other one goes to space.“ which has never been done before by Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, any company or agency. Only two years Opinions..............22-23 pinned to a tweet of the reasoning behind later, they plan to land the first manned launching such an interesting choice of mission on Mars. These are topics of payload. He wrote, “Life cannot just be science fiction currently depicted in Sports........................24 about solving one sad problem after an- films and books. SpaceX’s motive is to other. There need to be things that inspire make these dreams of authors, filmmak- you, that make you glad to wake up in the ers, and space lovers real, and so far with morning and be part of humanity. That the launch of the Falcon Heavy, it looks is why we did it. We did for you.” As like we’re heading in the right direction. Volume II, Issue III The Boulevard School News 2 The High School Walkout by Mara Abigail Riegel Riegel. When asked how many peo- was in support of the walkout. It’s Wednesday, March 14, 2017, ple participated, he replied, “At least There were also kids who want- exactly one month after the deadly 400 but I was just eyeballing it.” He ed their opinions voiced. One sixth shooting at Marjory Stoneman Doug- then was asked how he felt the situ- grade student, Kate Epstein, said she las High School that took 15 teenage ation was handled. He responded, “I too would walk out if given the chance lives and two members of the faculty. congratulate the school on supporting to respect those who passed and their On this day, schools across the United the walkout because with the school’s families. Another student Emily El- States honored the victims and hoped support, it made students feel safe be- kinyuk wished to show her support. for an end to these deadly school cause they wouldn’t be reprimanded She believes that a protest like this shootings. for participating.” Another student could lead to a solution for the issue At G.W. Hewlett High School, that was interviewed described it being protested. She is also against the students who attended hoped to as “spiritual” and “overwhelmingly the idea of schools that do not support make a statement. They planned to powerful”. But non-participants also walkouts, suspending active partic- stage a walkout, whereas in the middle made their opinion known. Parents ipants in the protests. Now, there are school there was a moment of silence. had much to say about it as well. One some people who would not walk out, After discussing the possibility of a adult, Debby Riegel, said “I think it’s but the people who were interviewed walkout, the faculty gave the students really important and really hopeful all support this issue. their full support. Schools across the that kids are leading the way.” She As one can see by reading this nation also staged walkouts with the even said that if she had a child, she article, the issue of gun control is very same goal. would be proud and encourage her relevant because it can cause an uproar This reporter took it upon herself child to walkout. Another adult, Jon- in the entire country, starting protests to speak to students that were present athan Riegel, said that he too would that are worthy of discussion. Protests and students that were absent. The encourage his daughter to walk if she and marches will continue to occur as first person interviewed was Jacob wanted to. He has made it clear that he long as this is still a debated issue. Interview with Mr. Giustino by Leah Khayumov portunity came later in my life. Q: What is your favorite part Q: Do you do any art at home? about teaching art? Mr. Giustino: Yes, although Mr. Giustino: Working with not as much as I would like to. I students is the best part of my job! am always involved in the cre- My favorite part about teaching ative process in one way or an- art is watching my students ex- other. pand their skills and interest in art. Q: Who is your favorite artist and Q: When you were in school, was why? art your best subject? Mr. Giustino: There are Mr. Giustino: I was a good many artists that move me. I tend student and did well in most sub- to gravitate to the old masters. I jects. However, art was always would have to say that Leonar- my passion and favorite class. I do Da Vinci is my favorite. His always identified as being an art- curiosity of the world led him to ist even before elementary school. Mr. Giustino: I didn’t al- invent, create, and contribute in Q: Did you always know you were ways know that I would become many fields of human thought and going to be a teacher? a teacher. That decision and op- accomplishment. Volume II, Issue III The Boulevard School News 3 Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Hoolan by Mara Abigail Riegel a chance.” Sixth grader, Kate Epstein, Mrs. Hoolan’s co-workers also Are or were you on team 6B? said to make sure it was recorded that think that she’s great. One teach- Then you must know Mrs. Hoolan. she thought Mrs. Hoolan was awesome. er calling her “an amazing teach- She is a great teacher and interesting er and a talented collaborator.” too! Those who surround her agree. Mrs. Hoolan loves working with Let’s hear first from her students. children. She even said that if she wasn’t One student who was interviewed, a teacher, she would have pursued child Natalia Garcia, was asked to describe psychology, so that she could work with Mrs. Hoolan in four words. She came children. When asked about her plans up with the following: “kind, under- after retirement, she said she would like standing, happy, and caring.” Another to, “...continue to work with children student, Aryn Feldman, was asked the by volunteering at preschools and chil- same four words. She came up with the dren’s hospitals.” Hoolan also wants to following: “Fun, awesome, understand- travel the world. She enjoys travelling, ing, and smart.” We pressed on and going to museums, aquariums, and zoos, asked about Mrs. Hoolan’s best quali- as well as teaching and learning with ty as a teacher. Aryn said this: “Being her children. All of this further proves understanding because she gives kids that Mrs. Hoolan is an awesome person. County Level Spelling Bee Contestant Tamara Sekhniashvili is Causing a Buzz! by Elizabeth Balzac process was? for the regional level.