THE ALCONAIREOne Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Volume 49—Issue 01,OctoberF 2012 falconaire.monmouthregional.net by Matt Yee ‘13 Get the text? Opinions Editor MRHS Makes Some Changes The new school year is In the mornings, the for display cases on the left here! Sports and activities students are no longer side and a hall of fame on are well underway and allowed to wait in the hall- the right. MRHS also redid Monmouth Regional has way until the morning bell. rooms 212 and 412 with made some changes and All students must wait in new lights, ceiling, and added some neat new stuff! the PAC or Commons. Cell fl oors. The principal, Mr. Teeple, phones are also allowed Now here’s something gave the Falconaire the in the hallways, not just that many seniors have no- scoop on what additions in lunches anymore. But ticed: Dividers! The senior have been done. First off, they are still not allowed lot has added dividers to some may notice that the in classes. Also regard- lessen the risk of people student store is gone along ing lunches, the price has cutting across the lot with the attendance offi ce. gone up to $2.75 (25 cents and causing an accident. Now the assistant principal more than last year). To be And the school has also secretaries, Ms. Edwards considered a school lunch, reversed back to parking and Ms. Costello, are in it must have 3 of the 5 a lot numbers. All students charge of attendance and meat, grain, fruit, veg- planning on driving this discipline. Ms. Edwards, etable, or milk. And one year have to receive a tag Assistant Principal Secre- of these must be a fruit or when registering their tary to Mrs. Mihalko, takes vegetable. “Failure to do so cars. These tags have care of the freshman and will result in being charged numbers on them and the junior discipline. While for each item” says the student must park in the Ms. Costello, Assistant warning notice throughout corresponding spot. This Principal Secretary to Mr. the Commons. system makes it easier for Evans, disciplines the One large addition the school to locate cars sophomores and seniors. that many students have that aren’t registered, leave But if students want to sign noticed is the construction property, or shouldn’t be out early, students must on the new band and AV here. So watch here you sign out in Mr. Evan’s storage unit. And along the park! offi ce. new wall, there is a place NEW STUFF Construction on the new band closet begins photo credit: Samantha Primich by Matt Yee ‘13 NEW TEACHERS Opinions Editor Do you have any pets? Position Why did you decide to do this profession? What college did you attend? Any hobbies? Kayaking, going to the beach, 2 dogs: a Dachshund/ School I always had an interest in working with Albright College and Geor- shopping, yoga, and reading Yorkie terrier mix and an Tacovsky Psychologist children, teens, and their families especially gian Court University and playing games on my those facing challenges American Pit bull terrier Kindle My 9th grade science teacher shoed me that Science Adephi University Besides learning Unfortunately no :( Hayes learning was more than memorization, but it Teacher more about science? was having fun and applying it to the real world. BOWLING! Switzer My high school chemistry teacher encouraged me Playing, coaching, Not yet, but I am hop- Science Seton Hall Univer- to pursue a career in teaching because chemistry and watching all kinds ing to get puppy for Teacher sity was something I was really good in besides gym... of sports. Christmas. Science Teaching is the best of both worlds for me, I Monmouth Univer- Yes, two pugells: Dexter Werner Painting Teacher get to teach kids and work with science. sity. Go Hawks! and Mia I wanted to make a positive difference in Golf, listening to music, Math Teacher Seton Hall University A gold retriever McDonald each of my students lives and help them doing math problems on named Cooper grow as people. weekends I believe that being able to fi nd and utilize Reading (of course), Anderson Media Center Jersey City University Lab/Shep mix Specialist information responsibly and accurately is a crochet & needle- named Ginger critical skill point CHECK OUT THE FALCONAIRE ONLINE FOR MORE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES: falconaire.monmouthregional.net Left to Right: Hayes, Switzer, Werner, Tacovsky, Anderson, McDonald INSIDE NEWS, page 2 FEATURES, page 3 SPIRIT, pages 4 &5 SPORT, page 6 Online Exclusive The Lonlieness of a Long Where Do You Stand? T.V Fall Programs Falcon Pep Rally Distance Runner FALL SPORTS Presidential Election 2012 Minecraft: NFL Preview A Gaming Phenomenon Relive the Fall Pep Rall PEP RALLY/ BAND Students in the Hall: 2012 OPINIONS, page 8 PHOTO GALLERY Obama Vs. Romney Benefi ts of Volunteering Girl Fashions CHUDNEY’S COMIC CORNER Page 2 The Falconaire NEWS October 2012 Where Do You Stand? by Nicole Cappuccino ‘13 Obama and Romney Election 2012 Staff Writer TOPIC ROMNEY OBAMA A Publication of Monmouth Regional High School Abortion •Pro Life •Pro Choice •Opposed to abortions- unless it •Supports women’s right to decide EOIN WENGER & involve rape, incest, etc. LAUREN MOONEY Co Editors in Chief •“As we seek to establish full equal- •Supportive towards the Lesbian, Gay, Same Sex ity for America’s gay and lesbian Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) commu- DAWN COLLETT Issues Advisor citizens, I will provide more effective nity leadership than my opponent.” •Supports gay marriage WRITERS Environment •Believes the solution to the en- •Working towards reducing MATT YEE vironmental problems is to take a the carbon pollution because Opinions Editor market approach he believes it’s a threat to the •Use more technology climate Staff Writers: Erik Rasmussen, •Developed a Patient Protection and Nicole Cappuccino, Samantha Health Care •Immediately eliminate the Af- Affordable Care Act which covered Primich, Michael Whalen, fordable Care Act (Obamacare) Jocelyn Anderson 32 million uninsured Americans Contributors: Joseph Crimi, Minimum •Doesn’t want to raise minimum •Wants to establish a Fair Allison Ens, Hannah Cahill, Wage Labor Standards Act which Patricia Lafferty wage because there are so many people unemployed and it wouldn’t would raise minimum wage MEDIA STAFF be fair by 31% ($9.50 an hour) Billy Nguyen •Expand the government’s role on Webmaster •Wants more participation from the education Education Samantha Primich public- not just the government •Expand federal student aid and Photography Editor •Wants to provide fi nancial aid to crack down on private colleges that Chudney Patterson private colleges leave students with too much debt Staff Comic Illustrator Gun Control •Supports the second amendment. •Believes it’s an individual right CONTACT INFORMATION •Thinks that it is a part of America’s to bear arms but wants to limit ADDRESS & EMAIL free society the exercise of the right The Falconaire •Enforce the law instead of making a •Says it’s a negotiable subject Monmouth Regional High School One Norman J. Field Way law •Wants children to be safe Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 LOCATION •Knows there are many negative Room 211 Homeroom and fi rst period Marijuana •Opposes the legalization of effects of marijuana and won’t marijuana- including medicine Room 509 legalize it, but he considers using After school marijuana it for medical purposes under strict circumstances EDITOR AND ADVISOR EMAIL EDITOR IN CHIEF [email protected] [email protected] STUDENTS IN THE HALL: by Nicole Cappuccino ‘13 Staff Writer ADVISOR OBAMA vs. ROMNEY [email protected] Mrs. Kroposky, Monmouth Regional sociology teacher, says, “The most important issues EDITORIAL POLICY in the upcoming election are the economy, national security, domestic social issues, global The Falconaire will accept economic and political change.” So The Falconaire asked the students at Monmouth Regional written and graphic material for publication in the Falconaire who they would vote for president and why. Here are some of there responses: from students, faculty, and administrators provided it is of Paolo Arceo (junior) - “I don’t know.” interest and value. We reserve the right to reject any material Summer Smagacz (junior) - “I’d vote for Rom- that we consider inappropri- ate. The Falconaire reserves ney because I feel like Obama ran our economy the right to edit any material down the drain.” received for publication. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To provide a graphic forum of dialogue and expres- sion. To provide the school and community with information concerning the important issues and activities pertaining to stu- Jocelyn Rodriguez (sophomore) - “Obama because dents, faculty, and administra- tion. To publish an interesting, he supports Hispanic people and cares about the less readable newspaper satisfying the needs of the students and fortunate who don’t make enough money.” the Monmouth Regional com- munity. CORRECTIONS Colleen Phelan (senior) - “Both candidates have good The Falconaire is com- mitted to fair and accurate points on separate topics.” reporting. If you are aware of an error, please inform us be emailing us at dcollett@ monmouthregional.net COMMENTS & QUESTIONS For general comments or questions about the Falconaire, please write to the editors or Rob Cartagena (senior) - “I’d vote for Romney because advisor at mrhsfalconaire@ Obama’s health care plan is bad, and it hurts my dad’s job.” yahoo.com or at the specifi c email addresses listed above. As you can see, there are varying opinions in Monmouth Regional just like among the voters in the United States. Who would you vote for? Page 3 The Falconaire Features October 2012 by Samantha Primich ‘13 T.V Fall Programs Staff Writer Show Premiere & Times Channel Summary September 23rd “How I Met Your Mother” starts off in the year 2030 with main character, Ted Mosby, How I Met Your Monday’s at talking to his two kids about how he met their mother.