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BRINGING HOME THE TROPHY Editorial Page 2 Opinion Pages 4-5 World pages 6-8 Local PAges 9-15 Entertainment Pages 16-19 Sports Pages 20-28 Boston Red Sox player Johnny Gomes holding the World Series trophy during the victory parade. Photo by Grace Statos. Oped article on the Red Sox on page 9.

boys soccer makes state tournament Emma Ceplinskas Reporter

Junior Bruno DaSilva fighting off a defender. Photo sumbitted by James Valente

he remaining leaves have begun to fall, signaling a close to another successful soccer season. Malden High School’s boys soccer team pushed itself to the limit and persevered for another chance at states. Though last year’s seniors graduated, many of the starters and players have “worked hard and shown that [they] can compete,” expressed senior captain Richard Mulo. The team stands at a record of 10-7-1. The players were motivated

by one another through the “love and support everyone showed” stated junior captain Julio Da Silva. well as forming close knit friendships. “Last year [Mulo] was not comfortable to score or control the game,” he admitted, but he believes this season “has made [him] a leader and take responsibilities.” On Oct. 19, 2013, the team versed Bedford in a vigorous game. But before the players had the

chance to make a comeback in the second half, the game came to an end with a tough loss of 0-2. After having time to recuperate, on Oct. 24, 2013 the team pulled out a tremendous win of 6-2 against Melrose with goals scored by Da Silva, junior Felipe Calad, Mulo, and junior Nico Quesada Nylen.

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Conscious, Addictive Daydreaming

aydreaming: a temporary escape from the reality around you. Maladaptive daydreaming: an addiction or indulgence in those temporary escapes from the reality around you. Everyone has daydreamed before--don’t deny it. Whether it is zoning out for a bit or revisiting a situation that could-have-but-didn’t-happen, every person has been there. Now, imagine that as an addiction; throw in those strong emotions that have tingled you as you woke up from a dream: the fear as you run away from the dark creatures that never managed to touch you, the love from a romance with a stranger that never existed, the relief from the nerve-wracking event that had pleasantly (and unrealistically) gone your way. A daydream can be an emotional roller coaster, a never-ending movie, if you take the time to plot it all out--as a maladaptive daydreamer could. Dreams can become very vivid and intricate; whereas a normal daydreamer would imagine and forget, an excessive daydreamer would imagine the dialogue between characters, the details of the setting, and the personality traits of a character, attached to her self-made fairytale. First coined by Israeli Professor Eli Somer in 2002, maladaptive daydreaming, not an ofused to describe the condition of which a person dreams or fantasizes excessively. This condition can be triggered by, but is not limited to, reading, listening to music or watching movies. It usually starts in early childhood, an addictive habit that could have been invoked by trauma, unpleasant realities or the need for an outlet for creativity. Maladaptive daydreamers also have a tendency to perform repetitive movements, whether it is pacing back and forth or tapping. However, they fantasy; this is a conscious condition, where the individual comprehends her decisions--perhaps even daydreaming about her conditions--but watches from an outer shell, compelled to keep daydreaming. So, what’s the problem with daydreaming too much? It is all pretty neat, even pleasant if you think of the sensations that you can unravel alone, until you realize: maladaptive daydreamers can spend hours and hours immersed in their

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dream world. This can eat away from their social lives, their connection to peers, their motivation in reality; through the lens of society, excessive daydreaming is a waste of time. But wait--is it really eating away at their lives? Is it wrong to indulge in an alternative reality that serves as must society view maladaptive daydreaming as a “condition” when those who are so addicted to social media that they literally dwell on it don’t have a term for their condition? So perhaps maladaptive daydreaming isn’t a “condition?” Or perhaps they are both “conditions?” The severity of maladaptive daydreaming varies and symptoms are only qualitative--just like those who are excessive Tweeters, Facebookers, and social networkers in general. If a small dose of daydream is healthy for the average person, and too much daydream can potentially of social media. Perhaps a doctor should coin a concept describing the condition of excessive social networking, because when you have friends that sit around a table, their heads bowed down, eyes attached to their iPhones when they have the ability to talk face-to-face with their friends is wrong--unless you, too, are one of them. Maladaptive daydreaming, among all qualitative conditions out there--they are, in a sense, a conscious psychological “descent,” or a conscious comprehension of what is happening. A maladaptive daydreamer, for example, can when she is so into daydreaming that when she notices a text or Facebook message from a friend, ishes a segment of her dream? Do humans create their own disorders, then? And if we are capable of being so destructive to ourselves, how have the generations before us survived? Is it because we have more stress, due to academics, due to social pressure, due to rising competition? Just wondering.

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Corrections Julie Lam is not mentioned as a Blue and Gold staff member (“Introducing the Class of 2014, 2015, 2016”) Chaimae El Adlouni wrote the Introducing Class of 2014, 2015, 2016 article Senator Katherine Clarke’s name is misspelled on page 12 (“Harvest Moon Festival”). Freshman Leticia DosSantos’ name is misspelled on page 14 (“Miranda Libkin”). (Check with Felicia to make sure name is correct).

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Being Healthy

Take Baby Steps: Instead of completely cutting out junk food, or trying to exercise every day for three hours, try a little at a time. Maybe just cut out sodas, or eat on a smaller plate, or even just take a short walk around the block. Everything in life needs balance, and if you want being healthy to be a part of your life, you have to let it gradually become a habit. Eat your Fruits and Veggies: Fruits and vegetables are an extremely important part of a healthy diet. Plus they are easy snacks, and good when you’re on the go. While sometimes getting fruit is expensive, it is completely worth it considering how good it is for you. Carrots and dip are a great substitute for chips, and an apple is a whole lot healthier than candy (and it’s still sweet!). While trying to incorporate these foods into your diet is a whole lot harder than it sounds, in the end,

Less Carbs: I know it sounds like something from a movie about the rich and the snobby, but its true, too many carbs aren’t good for you. This includes: breads, pasta, rice, anything with even cause painful digestion prob-

lems. So in this case less is more. While a lot of these foods may be tempting, and are good to eat once and awhile, its healthier not to have too much. Remember Baby Steps! have wheat pasta that doesn’t taste

Exercise: This always sounds really intimidating. When I think of exercise usually I think of the gym, or running, or lifting weights. But really, exercise is just: “an activity requirwhat the dictionary says. Meaning you can do a lot for exercise. Like walking, or hula-hooping, or jumprope, or dancing, or going up and down stairs, or even standing. I read that there was a study done that proved that people who had because they are basically sitting all day. So, at the very least, try to stand up more often. Or, if a teacher asks the class if anyone would like

to go do something for them, offer to help. Really, any activity is a whole lot better than none. If you have a little more time, but aren’t really into running or going to the gym, you could always take a walk around the block. A good way to get exercise is to take on a sport. Here at Malden High School we have plenty to join. A sport gives you a commitment to stick to and people around you to help encourage you to keep on going. Even if you don’t feel like joining a school sport, there are always the city teams to think about. But really, any movement is key. Water: Yes. It’s simple. Just trading your soda or your juice for water can do a lot. For your weight, health, and

You can even take your pet (*cough*reindeer*cough) on a walk, which is good exercise for both of you! (MCT 2013) your body. Water has no sugar, and your body needs it to survive. Water your supposed to drink eight cups a day. I say that’s pretty unrealistic, but if you can drink eight cups a day then well done. I just try to drink water at every meal, and remember to drink whenever I feel thirsty. That was one thing I remembered from some commercial about being healthy, “If you’re feeling thirsty then its already too late.” Especially if you’re exercising.

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“If you want to say something and have people listen then you have to wear a mask. If you want to be honest then you have to live a lie.” -Banksy

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money Can’t buy me love

(but it certainly lets you choose your own form of misery) James Mazarakis Head of Op-Eds Nick Bramante Reporter

ake a moment and think about success. What do you see? Being an executive at an important company? Owning a giant mansion for your family? Maybe you see yourself owning an expensive car and living on the beach. Whatever you may see, there’s one thing thats missing from all those mental pictures. They are alike in that they include things that either create or cost the one magical force that makes the “world go ‘round:” money. Something you don’t normally see in many of people’s ideas about success is a smile. It’s a very simple thing, a smile, yet why are so many people missing this simple sign of happiness? When you take a look around in America, you see that not a lot of people are happy and successful; it’s either one or the other. There are a few exceptions, of course: people that are “successful” and have achieved this by doing what they love, in turn making them happy about their life. But really, when we stop and think about it, what does it mean to actually be successful? The sad truth is, in today’s society, people associate being successful with being wealthy. Those are two being successful in life, I picture being happy. These are two things I associate together very closely. This is because of the strange properties that we, as a society, have given these green pieces of paper our whole lives practically revolve around. Everything from eating to having fun to even getting an education usually costs large sums of dough. And, let’s face it: nine times out of ten, it does not matter how lucky you are, if you don’t have the cash to back it up, you’re not getting very far in life. Right? Or, at least, that is how we’re trained, right from our very own births.

to pay for your education. Once you get your education, you use it to -what else?-- make money. With all this money you make, you put some aside for your family, so when they need it, they can also make money. So based on this thesis we build our lives around, we regularly associate money with being successful. However, this is not the case: all the money in the world cannot save someone from a case of depression, nor can it mend a broken heart. Success should instead be measured by how a person lives their life. If someone is happy and content, as far as I can tell, they are pretty successful. Some things in life cannot have a price set on them. In this perspective, a middle class man, who has a loving family and a home, can be much more successful in life than someone who owns millions of dollars and yet no one to spend it with. The reason we may be stuck in this sort of happiness-drought may be because we focus so much on these green pieces of paper rather than our own minds and souls. And if you are someone who needs proof, all you need to do is look outside your small bubble of security in life. Lets face it: America is a very wealthy country. If you own any kind of smartphone, you are rich. If you have the Internet, you are rich. Even if you have so much as steady warm water, heat and a ready supply of food, you are rich. There are some people in the world that have never even held a cup of

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” -Mahatma Ghandi

School Nutrition Act implemented in 2010). As fundraising becomes an asset to success, it weakens as a reliable system. Claiming concession stands at football games and being becomes something of a war that draws bitterness between classes, clubs and other groups within the school. Perhaps the most alarming side ture of the institutions that students run in schools like Malden High. The student council, which is time intelligent individuals, is reduced to nothing more than a fundraising team. Leaders are forced to spread the idea that teamwork and unity are necessary to make money, to buy things, and to achieve this “success story” our society has circulated. And this is in no way the councils’ faults -- after all, they have no choice. In this economy and social community, we need this money to carry out our very basic duties. The councils are not alone. Clubs, and activities -- even some sports -- need to spend more time fundraising than producing valuable work or achieving goals. Fundraising quotas for organizations surpass $100 per student in many classes and activities, forcing students to use their valuable study time to raise money. It’s such a shame to see talent

and leadership damaged by how many pieces of paper our children can scrape up among themselves. It distracts them from real goals tribulations of life, and being able to appreciate what they have. Yes, money will always be a problem, more so as any given person grows older. Money is not essential to mankind’s existence; believe it or not a daily dose of vitamin currency is not needed to survive, nor did humans rely on wild dollar bills roaming the land thousands of years ago for food and clothing. We only worship money because we chose to. There are more important life lessons to be learned then how to make quick bucks. We must learn how to become leaders, not just by numbers, but by heart and persistence. We must learn how to be passionate human beings. We must learn what makes us get up every morning and learn how to keep those matters close. Money is big, but passion is bigger. If that’s not “how life is,” tough. So the next time you are asked by expecting parents or a friend who has lost hope in you, “What are you going to do with your life?” just remember that as long as you are happy, the rest may just fall into place, and if you die a happy man or woman, you are more successful than someone with millions of dollars, but no joy, ever will be.

their hands. Some of these people, who have nothing but the clothes on their backs, still manage to retain their happiness. “But how?” you may ask. “How can they be happy with nothing?” The answer is very simple. These people do not rely on money to create happiness, because they always had to make their own joy without it. This plague does not only shape our society, but it is ingrained in our very culture. As a response to economic distress, money has become a goal for students to be successful.

“Our lives, from childhood to our ancient years, are dictated by pieces of paper, printed with ink, dipped in acid.” Our lives, from childhood to our ancient years, are dominated by pieces of paper, printed with ink, dipped in acid. It seems as if much of the old values in life, simple ones such as happiness, being content with life and being the best you can be, have been corroded by this very acid. When you are a child, you own a piggy bank to save up money for the next new toy or piece of clothing you want. As a teenager, you desperately search for a job to pay for car. Then college begins, and you get massive amounts of money in loans

the past because such a large part of our tenure as high school students is spent on raising money through fundraisers and related events. Yes, this was true of the past -- but not to this extent. In order to achieve anything, from making art to playing music to existing as a member of the National Honor Society, you must to make money. It takes a toll on us. Many students and parents are simply unwilling to pay for fundraisers unless they are innovative or illicit (since the once-simple method of selling

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Local Elections This November may have ran cold for politics - as most offices run on even years - but after ex-Senator John Kerry was promoted to Secretary of State, Malden became one of many cities pummelled by special elections. Here’s how they turned out, and what’s to come of the results.

Representative of 5th Congressional District Primary Katherine Clarke (D) Frank Addivinola (R)

Nov. 5 Councilor-At-large David D’Arcangelo (R) Debbie DeMaria Craig Spadafora (R)

City Councilors

Peg Crowe (W1-R) Steven Ultrino (W2-R) John Matheson (W3-R) James Nestor (W4-R) Barbara Murphy (W5-R) Neil Kinnon (W6-R) Neal Anderson (W7-R) Jadeane Sica (W8)

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Pietro Cicoline (W1) Maria Doucette (W2-R) Lawrence Silverman (W3) Leonard Iovino (W4-R) Adam Weldai (W5-R) Jerry Leone (W6) Kevin Casucci (W7-R) John Froio (W8-R)

Current Boston Mayor Menino visits with pub manager Kaylee Platt at Solas Irish Pub and Restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts, Apr. 25, 2013. After being mayor for two decades, he will leave office in early 2014 as the longest-serving mayor in Boston history. (Ted Fitzgerald/Boston Herald/MCT)

Ex-School Committee Member Deborah DeMaria (center) joins the Malden Councilors-At-Large with encumbents David D’Arcangelo (left) and Craig Spadafora (right).

Mayor-elect Martin Walsh. He will assume office after his inauguration Jan. 6, 2014. (Via campaign site)

Mayor of Boston Martin Walsh

The election for the 5th Massachussettes Congressional District is December 10. If Clarke wins this election, there will be another special election to fill the 5th Middlesex District Senate Seat at the state house.

Democratic Massachussettes State Senator Katherine Clarke (left) will run against Republican lawyer Frank J. Addivinola Jr. (right) in an election to fill the 5th Congressional District seat on Dec. 10 after winning primary elections on Oct. 15. Photos from respective campaign websites.

Democrat Ed Markey (left), who is native to Malden and held the 5th Congressional District seat or its equivelants since 1976, won the vacant Senate seat on June 25, 2013 after John Kerry (above) was selected in 2012 to be Obama’s second Secretary of State. (Via Wikimedia)

school shootings: now the norm? Julia Parker Reporter Jessica Lynn DePaula Managing Editor of World

tudents at the Sparks Middle School in Sparks, Nevada were leaving buses and joining their friends when gunshots destroyed the morning calm. Police say that one of the Sparks Middle School students, Jose Reyes, was the sole gunman who injured two young classmates, killed himself and took the life of an 8th-grade math teacher trying to save the others. The teacher, former serviceman Michael Landsberry, 45, is being hailed for attempting to save the lives of these young children. “We have a lot of heroes today, including our children ... and our fallen hero, an amazing teacher,” Washoe County School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez said to the Contra-Costa Times immediately following the gruesome incident. “It’s not supposed to happen here,” Chanda Landsberry, the slain teacher’s sister-in-law, was quoted as saying in an MSN article the following day. “We’re just Sparks — little Sparks, Nevada. It’s unreal.”

Meanwhile, in Danvers, Massachusetts, another beloved math teacher was brutally murdered, also by a student, the following day. Elizabeth Ritzer, a hugely popular 24-year-old teacher at Danvers High School, was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old student she had asked to stay after school for extra help. Ritzer, whose Twitter account described her as “a math teacher often too excited about the topics [she is] teaching,” began her short but memorable career at DHS two years ago, and was remembered by students at a nighttime vigil sprawling with Danvers teens. Events such as these are becoming uncomfortably common in this nation. Every day, parents entrust the safety of their children, from toddling 4-year-olds to angsty elementary schoolers to teenagers buried in college applications, with teachers, counselors, principals, and still, these types of tragedies occur at an almost systematic pace. What is the cause of these tragedies? Why do they happen? Is it the failing mental health care system? The indisbutable lack of gun control in this nation? The dwindling importance placed on family val-

ues, and increased respect for that ultra-violent ray of light in the life of the typical tormented teen, video games?

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to get our kids,” said Mike Fiorica, who came to the evacuation center to meet up with his nephew, a Sparks Middle school student. “You can imagine how parents are feeling. You don’t know if your kid’s OK”. Students from the Sparks Middle School and neighboring elementary school were evacuated to the nearby high school, and classes were canceled. The middle school remained closed for the week along with an adjacent elementary school. The children have since returned to the school, now feeling somewhat safe again with smiles moment of silence for the victims. There are adults walking around, making sure there will be no chaos, but not enough to cause the kids any anxiety. “You can imagine how parents are feeling,” Fiorica says, “You don’t know if your kid’s okay.”

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Eumie Rosiclair Secretary*

Lisa Leong Treasurer

Jason Drapinski Publicist

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Class of 2015 Ashmael Brun President

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Alyssa Figuerido Council Leader*

Mark Ortiz Treasurer

Nico Quesada-Nylen Historian

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Sammantha Kiernan Secretary The class of 2016 did not hold relections because last year’s were held late.

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The philippines Devastated By Haiyan

Map showing path of Typhoon Haiyan with information on the hardest hit areas. The storm, which hit the Philippines as a Category 5, was reportedly one of the strongest storms ever and the 25th to hit the Philippines this year. MCT 2013

Donations to the Phillipines are much needed for the nation and its people to recover from this tragedy. For donations, visit the Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org. ph/ or MercyCorps at https:// www.mercycorps.org/donate.

A resident sits on debris in typhoon-hit Leyte Province, Nov. 12, 2013. The United Nations said it had released $25 million in emergency funds to pay for emergency shelter materials and household items, and for assistance with the provision of emergency health services, safe water supplies and sanitation facilities. It's launching an appeal for more aid. (Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua/Zuma Press/MCT) Candela Dias Reporter

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Nov.11. Statistics show that 11.3 million people estimated amount of 4,000 people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan. As another typhoon approaches the island, 300,000 people reside on the open streets, while others take shelter in centers. A typhoon is a kind of cyclone whose name changes because it occurs in the Indian or western have absolutely no food or water, and they have resorted to stealing into warehouses and stores, even digging up water pipes to drag up even the As thousands of bodies pile up on the streets, the scent becomes stronger. One woman pleaded to a journalist’s cameras to “if possible, please bring [them] food. [They] have nothing to eat.” Medical supplies are also scarce. The few hospitals left standing have had to turn people away because they are overwhelmed with the injured. Many people desperate for medical attention have made their way to the airport, where the military

is trying to administer medical care. The military is supplying food as well, but are still in desperate need of supplies. and emotionally, as the same woman’s "house got demolished," she tells a CNN reporter in an article published on Nov. 13. "My father died after being hit by falling wooden debris. We are calling for your help”. The Pentagon appears to be paying attention to these cries for help. Two U.S. Navy amphibious ships have sailed from their home base in Sasebo, Japan, to Okinawa, where they picked up Marines and continued on to the Philippines, a U.S. miligroup their families, many people seek help at the airports from the aid American militaries are bringing them. “We can't wait," said Philippino congressman Martin Romualdez. "People have gone days without any clean water, food and medication, people are getting desperate.” Almost a full week since the devastation, the Philippines’ residents are receiving food and water from U.S. military bases, and medical aid is being performed on those who have been injured. Many bodies are still lying around the streets, but

An aerial photo shows the scene after Typhoon Haiyan hit Leyte Province, November 10, 2013. The Philippine government disaster relief agency said Sunday about 4.4 million people have become homeless in areas hit by super typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda). The most powerful typhoon in the Philippines in its history, engulfed many areas in Leyte, Eastern Samar, Western and Central Visayas, Bicol and Northern Mindanao regions. (Ryan Lim/Xinhua/Zuma Press/MCT)

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Democracy: This is ACTUALLY Real Life Visit the website to listen to our new podcast! Felicia Fallano Author Robert Byrne once said, “Democracy is being alReporter lowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.” It’s true that elections are usually corrupt, dirty popularity Nick Bramante contests, where dishonesty, a blatent lack of intergrity, Reporter and sometimes just sheer insanity run rampant, but James Mazarakis the outrageously true stories that often emerge from Head of World the political scene are, undoubtedly, entertaining.

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romising everyone a free pony, bringing up the serious issues (such as gingivitis), carrying around a giant toothbrush, throwing “glitter bombs” and wearing a rain boot on his head, Vermin Supreme has been one of the most ridiculous candidates to ever run for president in the United States of America. Supreme is a performing artist, anarchist and activist who grew up in Boston. He legally changed his name to Vermin Supreme when he graduated from high school. He explains that, “All politicians are vermin and I report to be the most supreme vermin there is.” He also ran for mayor of Baltimore, mayor of Detroit and mayor of Mercury, Nevada. He has said that if elected as president of the United States, he would pass a law that requires all people to brush their teeth. When he campaigned in 2012, he shared his views on zombie apocalypse awareness. He has claimed to been involved in time travel research. His other goals included utilizing “the awesome power of zombies” for energy use, as well as DNA splicing, "to create a race of winged monkeys to act as tooth fairies." He also threw

a “glitter bomb,” a handful of glitter, on same-sex marraige opponent Randall Terry during a Democratic Party presidential debate. To clear up some of your confusion, Supreme was trying to make a point and not trying to actually become president, although he “Supreme describes himself as a “friendly fascist’’ and “a tyrant you can trust.’’ He also claims to mock politicians and the political system. He says that “all politicians are vermin,’’ and was trying to mock them during his campaign by saying, “just remember that a vote for Vermin Supreme is a vote completely thrown away. Although Supreme wasn’t serious about actually becoming president but still hopes to “ride our ponies into the future.”

fter surviving over a year without any sort of elected government, the country of Belgium found themselves embroiled in an election involving 50,000 candidates vying for 589 administrative districts. That equals out to 85 candidates per seat. One of these candidates, Alexander Dziri, a well-known break dancer, ran on a platform promoting the voice of his community's urban scene. "In a perfect society, every group gets represented in society, but that's not possible, of course," he was quoted as saying to the Wall Street Journal in Oct. 2012. Other candidates included David Weytsman and Florence Frelinx, a pair who remade a version of Carly Rae Jephson's "Call Me Maybe," as well as several graduates of clown college, an 18-year-old acrobat, and numerous performers.

istory has been host to various unorthodox and strange political debates. At times these debates ended in curious political decisions; at other times, they ended in blood shed. This time was not a curious political decision. In 1804, one of the most interesting and violent exchanges in American politics occurred between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. The sort of “last straw” between the two was pulled during the 1804 election for the governor of New York. Burr had run for governor, and in doing so, decided to go independent, turning his back on the Republican party. Of these many groups, the most important one to the situation, would be the Federalist party. Hamilton was infuriated, and tried his best to make sure Federalists did not support Burr’s campaign. In the end, Burr failed in his attempt at governor, and so Burr and Hamilton’s dislike for each other once again grew stronger. After the political war between the

An artist’s rendition of Burr and Hamilton’s 1804 duel. (via Wikimedia)

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hile some elections are so free that they get out of hand, others allow systems that are so constrained that they may seem pointless. Since the fall of Soviet Russia at the end of the 20th century, Russia joined the Democratic world, establishing a constitution and government system that mimic those of the free world. Whether or not it however, is up for debate. CNN describes “allegations of the parliamentary elections of 2012, which led to current Russian president Vladimir Putin’s victory. Putin served as president for two terms between 1999 and 2008, but unlike in U.S. law, Russian presidents can serve as president for as many terms as they can, so long as they tempo-

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two, the trash talking ensued. At a prominent political dinner, Hamilton expressed his opinion about Burr’s failure, and thats putting it lightly. Hamilton openly attacked Burr at the dinner, and word eventually got to Burr, and most of the States, after a man who had attended the dinner published Hamilton’s words in a newspaper. Burr felt as if his hand had been forced, and so he challenged Hamilton to a duel in the streets of New Jersey. On the morning of Jul. 11, 1804, the two met; both equipped with .56 caliber dueling pistols, each of which held only one shot. The two stepped, turned and missed completely, leaving Burr unscathed. Hamilton, on the other hand, was mortally wounded with the shot, and died the next day. This duel did nothing for Burr’s already failing political career, except speed up its demise. Burr was arrested, charged with an account of murder. In the end, one man ended up dead, and the other’s career was ruined. One of the strangest political “duels” in history, it goes to show what two hot-headed politicians can accomplish. Moral of the story: don’t challenge your political opponent to a duel, win and then expect to be elected. It probably won’t go well for you.

“An election is a moral horror, as bad as a battle except for the blood; a mud bath for every soul concerned in it.” George Bernard Shaw

rarily sit out for one term. So, albeit a few wild-card presidents that interrupt the stream, one president can be president for life, building up whatever legislation they please. More, the “term” was strategically extended to six years in 2008, increasing the reign of future leaders. Having been proposed to the seat by his predecessor, Dmitry Medvedev, and with his newly-extended seat, Putin already had high hopes from the start. “The point of elections is that the outcome should be uncertain,” says Tonino Picula, a coordinator from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, “this was not the case in Russia. There was no real competition and abuse of government resources

ensured that the ultimate winner of the election was never in doubt.” Up to one-third of the election polls could have been corrupted during the course of the election. In other words, it is possible that 33% of the vote could have gone to nearly any other candidate and given him the victory. While it is impossible to be sure whether or not all those votes went to Putin, or any other candidate, it certainly puts a damper on the reliability of Russia’s electorate system. Russia did not necessarily host the most ridiculous election in years past. It has, however, set precedent for one of the most ridiculous democratic systems -- if you can even call it that.

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Red Sox won the 2013 World Series led by Manager John Farrell. Finishing the 2012 season with their worst record since 1965, 69-93. That added on to the heartbreaking end of the 2011 season, which made the Red Sox nation with little hopes for the 2013 season. But we learned to never count them out, being of the American League East, the underdogs quickly rose to the top of the AL East after winning 20 out ing the regular season with the best record in the Major League Baseball. The Red Sox clinched the AL East on The team consisted of a lot of new faces including David Ross, Koji Uehara, Shane Victorino, Mike Napoli, Stephen Drew, Johnny Gomes and Ryan Dempster. A huge piece of the team came from the veteran Designated Hitter David Ortiz who came season and won the World Series Most Valuable Player. John Farrell was a nominee for Manager of the Year but came in second behind Former Red Sox Manager Terry Francona. As Uehara threw the last pitch in Game 6, Red Sox fans rejoiced everywhere and the heartbreak was over and healed. Fans like my grandfather felt like a little kid opening presents on Christmas morning, pure happiness. The parade in Boston was packed as always. Once it enjoyed the duck boat tour so much that he bought a duck boat. Looking forward to a 2014 season, I feel that the Red Sox will not have a repeat. As a die hard fan I would love if they did, but I have to be realistic. The Red Sox signed a major contract as the season was ending, Dustin Pedroia signed a 8 year 110 million dollar contract which means we will be having a gold glove second baseman for a while. This new team has a lot of potential and has a bright future ahead, now we just have to wait until Spring training starts.

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Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Julia Parker Reporter

alden High School’s Play Production cast of 2013 will be performing the classic Broadway musical, Oklahoma!, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The play is a love story that has its share of both serious and goofy moments. In the end, these love stories produce something great, the state of Oklahoma!. Oklahoma! is an old style Broadway musical that some of the

to and to place themselves within their characters. “[Cori Malone is] a teenager in 2013,” the senior stated, “and [she] need to take on the role of a teenager in 1905”. Adjusting to how other teenagers may process the behaviors of teens in the early do, but the cast pulls through, relating to their characters well. Even though the process of creating a play is tough, the cast feels a deep sense of reward as a result of line, and the crowd laughs, you be-

gin to feel better about your acting,” said senior Jason Drapinski. Also, knowing that she has perfected her lines, and accents makes Foley feel accomplished. Also, knowing that they have fully taken on the persona of their character really boosts the on a very old and classic play that requires much skill in getting the thoughts and expressions right can be an honor in some people’s eyes, for there are already high standards set for the play. For those planning to take in the Malden High’s 2013 version

of Oklahoma! and have interest in participating in Play Production for 2014, the cast has one piece of advice: do it. Play Production is all about having fun and doing the acting you love. “There are plenty of people who are scared of getting up on stage,” Drapinski stated. “[He] would know, because [he]was,” Drapinski admitted. Get ready for Oklahoma!, the cast and crew have been hard at work and plan on bringing the best of Broadway to MHS.

Malden High School’s Play Production rehearses for their upcoming show, Oklahoma!. All photos by Amanda De Moraes

Malden Reads The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Candela Diaz Reporter

“But I tell you one thing, I don’t want to be immortal if it mean living forever, cause then everybody else just die and get old in front of you while you stay the same, and that’s just sad.”

On Saturday, Oct. 20, 2013, the Malden Public Library and Malden Access TV hosted the annual Malden nized by community groups, city leaders and residents. This tradition has continued for the threes years. The Malden community gathers together and reads the same book, and later does activities related to the book’s themes and plots. This year, it was held in the Salemwood school, lasting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. With a list of around 20 books at the end of September, members of the Malden Reads Steering CommitThe book was chosen because the Malden Reads Committee “[tries] to vary the topic, themes, and type of book each year, but [they] always look for a book that will have relevance to our Malden community” said Anne D’Urso-Rose, coordinator of this event. The goal of Malden Reads is to encourage more children and teenagers to read, and to also promote literacy, the city’s public library, and other public resources, and also build a stronger community bond. Earlier editions of this event include books, such as The Soloist by Steve Lopez in 2011, Outcast United by

involve teenagers; younger kids have programs related to this event. However, supporters can also donate money, or sponsor the event. Also, people can volunteer and get involved on the process of making Malden Reads happen every year. For further information on this event, visit their website maldenreads.org. You can also contact them through facebook, or email them at maldenreads@gmail.com.

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Warren St. John in 2012, and Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, which was read in March of 2013. This year’s book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This book is about a poor southern tobacco farmer, whose cells became a really useful tool in science and medicine. Hencells, and although she has been

dead for 60 years, her cells are still alive today. Known as HeLa by the scientists, her cells were needed to provide cures for many diseases such as polio vaccine, and even cancer. The cells, found in science labs, have been used and sold for billions of dollars. The book concentrates on themes of social injustice, civil rights, the role of science in society, and privacy issues. Malden Reads does not only

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n Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 the

community garden. It was built next to the bike trail right behind Mystic Valley Regional Charter School,on Railroad Avenue. To celebrate the opening there was a ribbon cutting and garden party hosted by Ward 5 City Councilor,Barbara Walsh Murphy. Also in attendance was Clay Larsen, the project manager, Ward 5 School Committee Member, Adam Weldai, Ward 1 School Committee Member Jennyfer Cabral, Debbie DeMaria Ward 3 School Committee Member State Representative Chris Fallon, Ward 6 School Committee Member, Stephen Winslow, and Mayor Gary Christenson. Students from the Teen Center were there too to help set up. One of the students, Annie Woolley said, “it was pretty fun, [she] got to meet a lot of the She is willing to help to create more gardens around Malden. a poetry reading by, C.D. Collins, followed by the ribbon cutting. The residents then got to step into the garden and get a tour. Weldai had explained that, “this started out as a small idea two years ago and through the hard work of governtogether they made it a reality.”

Many of the Malden High School students had also been a part of making this a reality.Now more and more people are hoping that this will not be the only community garden in Malden. Mayor Christenson says, “to be able to have these things in Malden is a really good sign that the city is on the right track.” After the tour, visitors were from the community garden, accompanied by a splash of DD’S salad dressing, made by DeMaria, This garden will not only be to grow vegetables, but to get to know your neighbors, or meet new people. Murphy is “looking forward to see everything down [there] digging in the dirt next spring and watching the crops grow.” Leaving the residents eager to see the next move which is to see more gardens in the city.

From left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson cutting the ribbon for the garden along with, Representative Fallon and Barbara Murphy. View of the community garden. From left to right, Clay Larsen posing with, Beth Cameron, Barbara Murphy, Mayor Christenson and Adam Weldai. Students from the Teen Center. All photos by Tatyanna Cabral

Malden High School Welcomes the Tinker Tour Cassandra Reyes Reporter Lucia Quesada Nylen Reporter

n Wednesday, Nov. 13, free speech champion Mary Beth Tinker visited Malden High School. Tinker gave a presentation to the United States History classes, which are currently taught by Jonathan Copithorne, Ann Pember, and Kerry Veritas. Tinker is a part of the Tinker Tour that began in September of 2013, and is traveling to schools and universities, giving presentations, and promoting free speech, free press, and the voice of students and the youth. When Tinker was a teenager, she took a stand for what she believed in. During the Vietnam War, Tinker and other students believed that war and violence was wrong. To make a statement, Tinker and the group of students wore a black armband to their school, Warren Junior

Tinker v. Des Moines, a court case in 1969, altered the course of Mary Beth Tinker’s life. After winning the case, Tinker strived to alert students that they have rights in school, and they should never be afraid to voice their opinion. High School, when she was thirteen, symbolizing peace and an end to the war. They wore armbands from December 16, 1965 to January 1, 1966. Their school, in Des Moines, Iowa, had already banned armbands of any sort because they wanted to prohibit any act of speaking out. However, even with this knowledge, Tinker and the students continued to wear the armbands to school, resulting in the suspension of her and four other students. After the suspension of her, her brother and younger sister, her family sued the school, arguing that they could not take away the courts voted in the schools favor, the Supreme Court took up the case in 1969. Tinker was shocked, considering the fact that “the Supreme Court only took up 70 [out of thousands] of cases.” In a well fought case, the court

decided in the students favor because the prevention of armbands in ment, and they claimed that the teachers and the school cannot take away students’ freedom of speech, or any other rights just because they are in school. The goal of the Tinker Tour is to remind students of the rights they have and the impact they can make in their society. Tinker informed the students that “young people, all through history, have been in the lead and [are] taking us forward.” Tinker wanted to encourage students to stand up for what they believe in and not to be intimidated ions. Throughout the tour, stops will be made at high schools, colleges, and other institutions, which will spread civil rights stories and ence in their communities.

Currently, Tinker has a master degree in both public health and nursing. She is professionally involved with being a pediatric nurse who believes in improving human rights. The Marshall Brennan Project at Washington College of Law at American University honored Tinker by naming an award after her in 2000. She is directing the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project at American University, which allows law students to learn about constitutional law and juvenile justice at public schools. A similar circumstance took place in 2006, where the American Civil Liberties Union National Committee renamed an award the “Mary Beth Tinker Youth Involvement Award.” Principal Dana Brown “hopes [the presentation” because the event was a “historical moment.”

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he band is like a family. Music is like art. Together all of their instruments’ sounds mesh together to create a gorgeous masterpiece. The piece this year, put together by none other than Matthew Tavares himself, is a medley of all sorts of things that question our thinking, a piece that tries to let you see the positive side of yourself amidst all of the negatives. According to Tavares he “tries to create something that is more than just notes on a page.” Music lives and breaths, and the musicians are the ones that give the music life. The theme for this year, Tavares said, came about from “a lot of events that give rise to ideas and thoughts and processes.” He said “we have a lot of negative thoughts about ourselves and [the piece] challenges us to think about more of the positive side of our existence.” Expectations are always high for the band as each year they seem to outdo themselves. Tavares’ expectations are the same as they are

every year, which is “to perform it well, to execute it well, [and] do as much as you can to make it art.” He said that “music is supposed to represent an emotion, which is what all good art does,” and that it “puts into life an emotion that is hard to express.” Even though he has those other expectations for the band he believes that, “as long as they come out of the season with a strong emotional connection to what [we have] been doing and as long as the music itself inspires a strong emotional connection, I think [the music] did everything [it is] supposed to do.” While winning feels great, Tavares believes that “awards and trophies are for people who really need to be praised by others.” Although he is proud of the band for all they have achieved, he did admit that he, “thinks there are days when its really phenomenal, I think there are days when they have a little bit of a lackluster performance.” However, Tavares said that he “[does not]

One of the band memebers practicing his trumpet before rehearsal. Photo by Amanda De Moraes know what he would do without them,” and that “anyone would be lucky to work with them.” According to Tavares, “the band is one of the most tight-knit families in the school.” He said that they “really are strongly connected to each other, and they “stick their

neck out for each other [and] work harder” together. “They are very focused,” he said, “about being the best at what they can be.” The band is a hard-working group that always exceeds expectation, and they are sure to do justice to Tavares’ “work of art.”

The entire wind section rehearsing during practice days before their next show. Photo by Amanda De Moraes

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The marching band finished off their season with a score of 94.00 at Lawrence Veterans Stadium during the 2013 New England Marching Band Championships, which was only 0.4 points away from placing third.

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Foreshadowing The Next Generation Teacher Profile: John Natelli of Art Classes Malden High School welcomes a new version of art class. Digital art offers a new way for art to come to life through technology.

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He began his journey as the new band director at MHS early November. With a vast love of music and experience, Natelli took over the class with ease. Natelli did not always live in Malden, Massachusetts. He was born and raised in New Jersey, where, starting at a young age, he fell in love with music. He started

Project done by freshman Robert Gaetani. Photo by Lucia Quesada Nylen and Cassandra Reyes Lucia Quesada Nylen Reporter Cassandra Reyes Reporter

alden High School is broadening its horizon with new electives for students to choose from. One of the new additions to the Art Department is the Digital Art class. Taught by Joseph Luongo, this class allows students to express their artwork in a new light. Unlike most art classes, this class does not require utensils, such as a pencil and paper, because all of the work is done digitally, on a computer. This half-year class

gives students the opportunity to get to interact with the advanced technology of the century. Last year, Luongo suggested the class to MHS principal Dana Brown. When Luongo got approval, he created a Survey Monkey, and found that many students had interest in a digital art class. The class has had a great outcome school year. The three main programs the students use for projects are Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop. With one semester of the class down, the students have been able to use Adobe Photoshop to complete a project that consisted of them tak-

ing features from various people’s faces and their faces and making it into a new face. This project allowed the students to get used to the Adobe Programs. Luongo is currently working with his students to guide them on a project that requires time and precision. The objective of the project is to recreate someone’s face, such as an actress or even their mom, using Adobe Photoshop. The class has been working on this project for a few weeks, but the time is necessary. Their goal is to make the face look as realistic as possible. The students seem to be enjoying the project and “watching everything come to life,” according to freshman Robert Gaetani.

clarinet, in the fourth grade. Later on, Natelli decided to take on percussion, which is currently his main instrument. After high school, Natelli was admitted into Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he studied the composition of music. Natelli also learned how to play the guitar, bass guitar, and piano. After attending college, Natelli taught music for four years in New Jersey. Then he moved to Sacramento, California, where he taught for three years at a middle and elementary school range; one school he had the opportunity to teach in was Elk noticing that Malden was in need of a band director, Natelli thought it would be a great opportunity to take. Throughout his years, Natelli came to love music and was inspired with his own abilities. He realized that he loved to arrange and play music. Natelli knew that he loved music and he was a musician, but he knew that he also wanted to teach others. Natelli expressed that becoming a music teacher was “the best thing [he] could possibly do with [his] life.” While attending Berklee College, Natelli was thoroughly inspired by his professors and also his percussion teachers when he was younger. Natelli had learned a lot from his mentors. When comparing Malden to New Jersey and California, Natelli everywhere.

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claimed that the band students surprised him with their love for music. After teaching at MHS for a few weeks, he realized that the one thing that stood out to him was the diverse culture that captured the essence of MHS. The school itself is very unique and Natelli hopes to succeed in it. He was especially grateful for the “intellectual and motivated” students that he now has the opportunity to teach. The MHS concert band is now preparing for their winter concert in December.

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Celebrating the Fifth Annual Homecoming Luncheon Sumya Mohiuddin Head of Local

“[The luncheon is a] reminder of where we have been, [and it is important to celebrate [Malden’s] strong past.” -Mayor Gary Christenson

he tradition of the Homecoming Luncheon began after the school hosted a 150th anniversary party of Malden High School in 2007. The alumni of MHS have a chance to reunite and overall, the luncheon “encourages people to stay connected with each other,” vice-president of the Alumni Association, Diane Lind, explained. A theme of music and art inspired the decorations of the cafeteria: musical notes and student art work from previous years were on display for everyone to see. The Homecoming Luncheon was possible because of Patricia Kelly, a member of the Board of Directors of the MHS Alumni Association. “This was her third time doing it, and [they] all think she did a great job,” complimented Lind. The guests sat with old friends and teachers to catch up on the past year. Speeches were given by the President of the Alumni Association, George Holland, class of 1955, Lind, Principal Dana Brown, and Mayor Gary Christenson; performances were made by the choir and two play production members, senior Ramy Riviere and junior Sebastian Patino; alumni also had the chance to win a The afternoon ended with the unveiling of a black-and-white por-

trait of Brown, a gift from the Class of 2013. Graduates Audrey Bardales and Matthew Nunes presented the gift to the audience and Brown, who were almost surprised. Christenson explained how the luncheon is a “reminder of where we have been,” and it is important to celebrate “[Malden’s] strong past.” the unveiling of Brown’s portrait, which marked his eleventh year as principal after he graduated in 1977. Ward 5 District member Barbara the luncheon a great way to “cement relationships.” However, not only are people exciting every year, it is impressive to see the other aspects of the Alumni Association. They work to preserve traditions and keep archives of what used to be. Newer generations are heavily involved in the process because they will one day take over. Lind became a permanent member of the association after Brown asked her to become a part of it, and realpotentially do. Since then, she has enjoyed helping students through scholarships and more concealed items, such as winter jackets or eyeglasses. Currently, the association is a part of a “Name Your Seat” cam-

Alumni of all the years ending in “3.” Photo by Sumya Mohiuddin paign, where alumni can buy a plaque for $100 and name a seat in the auditorium. More than 430 seats have been sold so far, which allowed $1000 scholarships in the previous year. Marshall Soderblom, class of 1933, who also happens to be the oldest participant of the luncheon, bought seven plaques to show his support. He remembers MHS being a “wonderful place,” and he remembers all his teachers. After graduating from the school, he worked with “Uncle Sam” in a naval shipyard for 35 years, and then “enjoyed 41 years of retirement.” After all this time, Soderblom remembers the time he

in German, and he had detention until he learned it, which became his most prominent memory. Like all other things, the associations face minor setbacks. Lind wishes younger alumni were involved, but they may not have enough time to stay involved betheir education, working, or living far away. She wants the luncheon to be “comforting” to the alumni so they would want to return every year, and the 100 people that came on Oct. 20, 2013 proved that the association was well on its way to achieve its goals.

From left to right: Group of alumni sitting together. Alumni twins Diego and Rosemarie Barricelli posing during the luncheon. Frank Goodwin, Class of 1947. Ward 5 District member Barbara Walsh Murphy, class of 1970. Principal Dana Brown with family and members of the Alumni Association. President of the Alumni Association, George Holland, posing during the luncheon. All photos by Julie Lam and Amanda De Moraes

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eady, set, haunt! On Oct. 20, 2013, Friends of Oak Grove, Inc. (FOOGI) hosted the eighth annual FOOGI 5K Haunt Jaunt. The FOOGI 5K is a road race where participants get together and show up in their wildest costumes, ready to run, or walk. A fun and healthy way to meet your next door neighbor or “someone you [might] have never known,” said Mayor Gary Christenson, who attended the race dressed morning air, many participants from join the festivities. Music from the Zumba dance instructors and run-

The main goal is to “bring everyone together and make it a fun run everyone can enjoy,” according to FOOGI’s vice president, Jackie Bouley. FOOGI began eight years ago in hopes of “bringing [the] community began “spreading citywide.” It is a serve the Oak Grove area. dances from the court cardio. Wacky costumes were all around; even some of the volunteers got into the zone and dressed up to cheer for the runners and walkers. Many organizations joined the event to bring togetherness to the community including the Bread of Life, the court cardio and others. Then, a cultural dragon dance led to the singing of

the national anthem from freshman Maya Haze. Starting the race with the national anthem was a great way to excite the participants. The winner of the 5k race, Francisco Blesso, was ecstatic about his victory in the race, as well as the winner of the children’s race, Luke Stockless. The race started from the Oak grove council building, around the cemetery near Forestdale and led back the same way, a 3.1 mile race. Participants in the race were not only individual community members from the Malden area, but many organizations participated as well, such as the Bread of Life and the Salvation Army. Among these organizations were a small group for the Jenna Jacobs Running Group, who were friends of Jenna Jacobs, a former student of the Beebe School that

died of cancer two and a half years ago. One of the people who were in this group, Alicia Devereaux, recalled that Jacobs “was an amazing and wonderful human being.” The racers began to make their with a medal and a FOOGI council member dressed as Sully from Monsters Inc. One by one the racers volunteers, many of whom were Malden High School students. The the cooperation from various people from FOOGI and outside sources. Once most of the runners had a fellow FOOGI member congratulated them with a handshake and patiently waited for all the runners to gather, to present the award.

From left to right: Vice president, Jackie Bouley, with her son, Jessie, dressed as Goofy. A small group formed the Jenna Jacobs Running Group, who were friends of Jenna Jacobs. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School students, sophomore Karina Hanson and junior Charif Elmoussalui. All photos by Chaimae El Adlouni and Ashley Leung

Class of 2016 hosts the friday night rave by a black light. Music is a key part of every rave, and the class The songs varied in genre from jumpstyle techno to trap, and included artists like Calvin Harris and Oscar Wylde, the famed trap DJ. In the middle of the dance, Damandeep Singh, in charge of music, began taking requests from the participants, which resulted in dubstep remixes and even the cha-cha slide. Even when together to keep the music playing nonstop and the crowd subdued. Once the dance began, there was a very pe-

called, which meant evacuation in the cafeteria for a few moments. Thankfully, nobody was injured and, surprisingly, the participants were even more excited to resume the rave. Sophomore Kaitlyn Gibson, a participant at the dance even requested the song “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston, with much approval. Cordero confessed that “the task seemed more daunting than any we had come across before.” This is very true, considering that the rave was almost cancelled due to lack of participants, and more troubles arose proceed, realizing that they had invested too much

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dance” by introducing their epic Friday Night Rave on October 25, 2013 in Cafe B of Malden High School. The dance raised a considerable amount of money for the sophomore class, which came from not only ticket sales, but a concession stand that sold cupcakes and even featured a chocolate fountain and pizza. As for decorations, the cafeteria was turned into a full out dance hall, complete with a fog machine and a photo booth illuminated

dent Joylyn Norris also believes that the rave “was a success [because] it got all of us working as a team for In the end, the class of 2016 ended up raising a total of nearly 400 dollars. According to participant sophomore Sarah Bendell, the rave was “a great way for [the] class to raise money for prom.” Gibson agreed event was a success.” By the time the rave ended at

to the next Friday Night Rave; a night for music, dancing, and good vibes.

Clockwise from below: Sophomores Kelvin Chengbo and Samantha Forestier check the playlist. Close-up of the DJ booth. Sophomores get the food ready for the dance. Sophomore Kaitlyn Gibson in the photobooth. Photos by Andrew Cogliano

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Upcoming Artists of 2013 Andrew Cogliano Reporter Casey Lyons Head of Entertainment, Style, & Lifestyle

013 has seen many new artists burst onto the music scene, bringing a sound entirely unique and sometimes remarkably uncategorizable. Take the pop/rock sensation Lorde, for example. Since Love Club on March 8, 2013, Lorde achieved international recognition once her hit track Royals hit the radio. Soon after this monumental success, the New Zealand native dropped on September 27, 2013, which was quickly gobbled up by eager fans. As of October 28, Pure Heroine is the number three most popular album on

New Artists and Albums: Sky Ferreira: Night Time, My Time

the iTunes charts, while Royals is song number four. Another band worthy of recognition, is the American duo known as The Pierces. This is the band that sings the theme to the hit television drama Pretty Little Liars. Their most famous song to date, entitled Secret, is from their third album Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge, which debuted March 20, 2007. The group is comprised of sisters Allison and Catherine Pierce (hence the name The Pierces), who specialize in the genre of psychedelic rock/pop. With an overall eerie theme to their music, clearly visible in songs like Turn on Billie and Kill! Kill! Kill!, The Pierces have maintained a loyal fanbase even before PLL recognized their talents. The Thirteen Tales album also topped charts in the US and France in only two weeks after its debut.

If edgy pop does not suit your tastes, many artists are seeking to stand out among the many Lady Gaga’s and Katy Perry’s. The genre of house music has seen many promising DJ’s emerge in recent years, and Oscar Wylde is no exception. Wylde is a DJ who gained fame on the social network Vine, where he would post videos of his new music and links to his Soundcloud account. Like many DJs, Wylde makes remixes of popular songs, similar to Calvin Harris and his remix of Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey. He has even formed his own brand, known as CakedUp, and has made many remixes in the genre known as trap music, which focuses on a blend of techno and hip hop that originated in the early 2000’s. His Vine account has featured artists such as the previously mentioned Lorde, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga, and

Wylde also makes some original tracks, which are available for download free of charge on the Soundcloud. The music industry in 2013 has certainly taken a sharp turn from the predictable pop of earlier years. Social media now makes it possible for Wyde to show his remixes and promote his brand all over the world. Advanced searching technologies like the Shazam app enable listeners to trace the Pretty Little Liars theme song back to the Pierce sisters. iTunes radio has resulted in Pure Heroine being heard by thousands of people. Artists and musicians worldwide are taking advantage of the new technology available to them, and the industry itself is getting a facelift for the new generation.

Interested in something new to listen to? If you do not recognize some of these songs or artists check out this playlist for some of the hottest new songs. This playlist offers some recent songs and some that have been released not too long ago. Each song offers a different aspect in music and demonstrates a new flare in the industry

Lorde: Pure Heroine The Pierces: You & I Oscar Wylde: CakedUp Arcade Fire: Reflektor Katy Perry: Prism Icona Pop: This Is...Icona Pop Tegan and Sara: Heartthrob Daft Punk: Random Access Memories Imagine Dragos: Night Visions The Weeknd: Kissland Chvurches: The Bones of What You Believe Jessie Ware: Devotion Jhene Aiko: Sail Out

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Thanksgiving Nail Design is start of by coating your nails with the bottom coat to protect your Chaimae El Adlouni nails from damage caused by the Reporter nail polish. Then grab the white iamonds might be a girl’s best nail polish and start stroking each friend but cute nail designs are one of your nails with it, and then the second best thing. Every year three thin brushes are needed to many watch videos of nail designs make 5 or more feather, they may be any color, but depending on how to make a certain design. Holidays sassy the nails turn out to be its up are the most fun out of the year be- to the choice of the painter. Simicause you get to make designs that lar to an artist using their brush to correspond with the event, sharing paint on a canvas. They are evenly nail polishes with your best friend spaced between the feathers, one and doing each others nails are the thin stroke will do it. The next step

best part. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and everyone has their own idea for styles, some may

might require some tools known as “dotter tools” that could be purchased through amazon or ebay and etc, but its fine without one because anything around the house could be used to make dots even the back of a mechanical pencil could be of use. The first thing to do is use a regular brush and just paint over the empty space under the feathers, if you are still unsure about what to do, go on youtube and search MissJenFABULOUS and scroll down to “Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Nails”, and it will guide you through

nails that pops out at anyone who looks.

your manicure. One the nail polish dries, the “dotter tools” will be used, the one with the biggest diameter will be used to make the turkey’s body, which will consist of 3 dots most likely black, but a household item may also be of use. Then use a smaller dotter tool to make the eyes preferably white and inside an even smaller tool to make the inner eyes, then a nose that is a different color from the others. The thanksgiving turkey does not need to be on all the nails, but creativity are all what manicures are about. Finally a top coat will finish it off, if you are a nail biter than orly no bite from sally hansen would be the best option, which can be purchased at Walgreens beauty section.

Easy, cute nail-designs for thanksgiving are myriad but the rare ones that pop out are few . The first step

Tools: Dotting tools, brown, orange, and gold striper. Step 1: Paint the nails with a base coat. (preferably O.P.I: Sold at CVS) Step 2: Paint the nails with a thick coat of white nail polish. (spoiled wet n’ wild white nail polish: sold at CVS) Step 3: Use a brown nail striper, then an orange and gold or any colorthat matches the feathers you want and make thin strokes, as thin as a feather.(sold at CVS Step 4:Make the feathers for the design in the center, and use a dotter tool to create a turkey. (sold at Amazon) Step 5: Create the eyes with a dotter of white and black nail polish and a striper for the nose. Chaimae El Adlouni Reporter Ashley Leung Reporter

MESSY-BRAIDED BUN

air embodies the face and reveals a person’s inner self. Hair is the most visible and prominent feature on a person. Seeing older girls or women with such luscious and elegant hair at a young age may the same styles too!

A messy bun could represent that a person is feeling lazy or tired, hair that is curled and completed with an accessory represents a person who is determined and ready for their day. Hundreds of girls have started their own youtube accounts to show everyone their own D.I.Y ideas and many have responded to each and every one of them positively. A cute but messy bun is a

Scan the QR code above to go to the messy-braided bun tutorial.

very easy thing to do but one with a braid that wraps around the bun makes it even more fascinating. There are days where you have only had a few hours of sleep because of an essay you had to do that night and all you want to do is scrub it out with sweats and a messy bun. With this braided messy bun it is possible to look presentable and can be done in a timely manner. It is the answer to any day. The first thing to do is to thoroughly brush your hair through (this does not apply to curly hair) and take a piece of the bangs and pin it to the other part of your hair.

Once that is finished, then grab either a thick or thin part of the hair on the left side and begin braiding very tightly to make sure the braid does not lose its place in the bun. Then once the braid is in place pull it back with the rest of the hair, and then to the side and use a ponytail to hold it in place. Another step, that is completely optional, is curling the rest or braiding the rest. Then you can take out the pin out of your bangs and let the bangs frame your face, it would be best to curl the bangs to give it elegance but that is optional. Its your hair, do whatever to make it look more you! Once

that part is done being curled, to make it into a messy bun you need to tease the ponytail. Finally, wrap the braid around the and wrap ponytail around itself. Then you can do anything with the bun to make it into your own style and maybe pin a few parts to keep them in place. There is no need for any harmful products to the hair or time-wasting deeds. Curly hair can be done easier because of texture of the hair it can be braided and put back with the rest. You can also make the bun even cuter since you can be as creative as you want when styling your hair.

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Frost Ice Bar: A Chilling Experience

Myle Nguyen Managing Editor of Entertainment

the coolest attraction around.

also happens the be the largest permanent ice bar in the world. That is right, it is permanent, so guests are able to visit during the already chilly winters or cool Frost Ice bar is kept at a freezing 21-degrees fahrenheit year-round and is made with 100,000 pounds of ice and is truly a spectacular sight to see. Prices vary depending on the day you visit. During off-peak admission hours, adult tickets are $12, student tickets are $10, and tickets for children are $6. Peak admission hours are Sunday to Friday from 5pm to close and all day Saturday. For peak admission tickets, adults are $18.99, students are $16.99, and children are $6. The Frost Ice Bar is family friendly up until 5pm, and after that, the bar is only open to people ages twenty one and over. Entry times are every 15 minutes and guests are only allowed to stay for a maximum of 45 minutes. If you choose to purchase tickets online, it is recommended that you show up 15 minutes early. When entering the building, you can purchase tickets at the kiosk or sign in if you’ve already purchased your tickets. Then, guests are given a pair of gloves and an insulated parka that resembles a furry poncho. After everyone has been provided the gear to keep them warm, guests are lead into a transition room. The transition room is 32-degrees fahrenheit and it somewhat looks like a large, walk-in freezer. You have to stand in the room while an employee explains the rules. While listening to the rules, your body is able to ease the

shock of entering the ice bar itself. After the rules are explained, guests are then allowed to slowly enter the ice bar. Immediately when the guests enter the ice bar, they see a giant chandelier and a “Boston Strong” ice sculpture. A photographer asks to take a photo of the group that they are able to purchase the photo afterwards. The Frost Ice Bar has an amazing atmosphere. Everything, except for the floor and ceiling, is built from ice. There are various objects such as baseballs, rubber ducks, and flowers encased in ice. On the walls, there are different pieces of art. The main attraction of the Frost Ice Bar itself are the beautiful, handcrafted sculptures that feature different representations of Boston. Their biggest sculpture is a replica of the swan boats in the Boston Public Garden. Guests are able to pose for pictures and even sit inside the icy swan boat. The actual bar is a giant, intricately carved sculpture of the Zakim Bridge. Other sculptures representing Boston are of Paul Revere and also the Boston Red Sox logo. At the bar, guests can order nonalcoholic drinks. Each drink is $6 and is served inside a cup that is, of course, made of ice. Throughout the icebar, there are tables where guests can set their drinks, but beware because the ice cups tend to slip and slide. Although the seats are made out of ice as well, they have big faux fur lining on them so guests do not freeze their butts off. The Frost Ice Bar is something that everyone should experience at least once. It is a fun attraction for both locals and tourists. Although the ice bar was great experience and a lot of fun, it definitely is not somewhere to hang out on a regular basis. Once the experience is over and photos are taken, guests are satisfied with their fill of the ice bar.

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Giving Thanks for Recipes L

et us face it, avoiding loads and loads of food on Thanksgiving is inevitable. It is the one day where it is acceptable for turkey to substitute every meal of the day -not to mention there is a week worth of leftovers. Who is to say that it is unhealthy? Afterall, it is Thanksgiving and it is part of the holiday spirit. Rather than recognizing the unhealthy things about Thanksgiving there are plenty of ways to celebrate with healthy tactics and alternatives. For instance do not “save room for turkey” and just eat regularly because saving room leads to indulging and going over your normal limit. Also, remember to stay hydrated with water because you retain a lot food that is high in sodium. Taking a walk healthy day. But putting limits on everything you eat and do on Thanksgiving is not anticipated or ideal. These recipes and tips will help you maintain a healthy Thanksgiving.

Acorn Squash

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Top to bottom: acrorn squash being prepared to cut into four halves and then the squash before it is seeded.

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 1 hour Ready In: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Ingredients:

- 1 medium sized acorn squash (cut into four slices and completely seeded) -1 tablespoon of butter -2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions:

Acorn squash is a quick and easy recipe that only takes five minutes to prepare. Start off with preheating the oven to 350 degrees and prepare to bake the acorn squash upside down until it begins to soften (takes about a half hour). Then remove the acorn squash from the oven and flip it back upward. Next you butter the each slice carefully and then sprinkle brown sugar on them. Finally you put it back in the oven for another half hour until the exterrior seems crisp.

Directions:

Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Ready In: 45 mintues

Ingredients:

-12 whole fresh mushrooms - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil -1 tablespoon minced garlic -1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened -1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper -1/4 teaspoon onion powder -1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

A healthy but fulfilling option for a Thanksgiving side could be stuffed mushrooms. Do not be afraid to extend out of the typical Thanksgiving sides and try to add something new yet still as appetizing. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and spraying a baking pan with butter or if you prefer to use a non stick pan. Gather the ingredients and utensils to start the cooking. Wash the mushrooms thoroughly and make sure to dry them completely. Then proceed to cut the stem off (preserve stems for filling) of the mushroom to create the small indent where you will stuff the filling. In a large skillet, fry the mushroom stems and chopped garlic. After it is cooled you can stir in cream cheese, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and parmesan cheese. After the filling is stirred and completed you can begin to fill the mushroom caps and place them on the pan to bake for twenty minute.

Clockwise: The ingredients for the stuffed mushrooms, the mushrooms before being stemmed, and the finished product of the stuffed mushrooms.

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but by the end, the team was able to secure six goals. With a man down in the second half, the players still managed to hold onto their lead against Medford, endThese games and the countless others have allowed the team to qualify for the state tournament. Qualifying for states, the team challenged Peabody on Nov. 3, 2013 with an amazing shutout in goal by junior Mark Ortiz. In the players defended their goal successfully, they were just short of scoring in the full time, there was still no score. But in the second overtime with only three minutes left, junior Anthony Caceda assisted Felipe Calad to score the winning goal. The team advanced to the second round of states, versing Lowell on Nov. 5, 2013. Da Silva scored two goals, tying with Lowell in

Continued from page 1 Da Silva and Mulo believed the highlights of the season to be the games against Cambridge, Everett, and Medford. Each of these games delivered great wins and amazing against Cambridge, tying the score late in the second half. The Everett game challenged the team’s will,

was again granted, with Mulo scoring for the win. With this victory, Malden advanced onto the third round of states against Somerville to take place on Nov. 7, 2013. Malden played vigorously against threat and they are yearning for next season. The greatest challenge the

Scan this QR code to watch the Boys Soccer video on the maldenblueandgold. com. team has overcome is a “fear of failing” stated Da Silva. This is partly due to “inexperience because many current players were not on the team last year,” added Mulo. Both captains will take away their newfound leadership and patience from this season. Da Silva has “grown to understand that you should never be afraid to fail, but to be afraid to never try.” As Mulo will be graduating in a just a few short months, he hopes to further his soccer career in college. Da Silva still has another year before graduating and hopes “for every player on the team, freshmen, junior varsity or varsity, to reach his greatest potential he can on the soc-

with passion and persistence, Da Silva expressed that he “would not change anything. What happened was meant to be. That is why next year [the] team will be the best team MHS has ever seen.”

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enior Marco Neves is a passionate soccer player and a perfect example of the type of student Malden High School sculpts over the course of four years. He challenges himself with advanced placement classes while balancing time to participate in sports and school events. Neves has been playing soccer since he can remember. He is a right wing on MHS’ boys soccer team and loves that he and his friends share a common passion for soccer so that they can spend time playing together. Coach Jeremiah Smith added that Neves “has been a tremendous asset to the team this year.” Junior captain Julio Da Silva expressed Neves to be a “hard day even with 5 AP classes on his schedule!” Neves expressed that he will miss the team greatly because “[they] have become a famtryouts.” In addition, Neves will miss MHS, a main part being its a sense of relief after coming to this country from Brazil. Though he is unsure about which school to attend, after to a four year college and attain a masters degree in computer science. MHS has taught him to take initiative and challenge himself to be ready for what is to come after high school. The team on the other hand has allowed him to experience “the satisfaction from persevering through a challenge.” He advises underclassmen both be rewarded.” Neves will surely be missed by his team and MHS. Above: Senior Marco Neves. Photo taken by Emma Ceplinskas.

Above: Junior Felipe Calad on a break away. Bottom: Senior Richard Mulo heading the ball in the state tournament against Peabody. All photos submitted by James Valente

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Making Their Final Goal

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ith winter right around the corner, it is time to wrap things up, put the balls away, take the nets down and look forward to next season. The girls are leaving the season behind with a record of 6-10-2. Coach Enrique Caceda feels that it has been a great season; they “worked hard, they practiced hard.” Next year he is hoping for even more wins with these girls. His favorite memory of the season was the win against Medford, for it had been a very big deal. He says “it has been fun” working with the girls. On Thursday Oct. 24, the girls had their pink-out game against Melrose. Goals were made by freshman Felicia Lombardi and Hezel Haehnel and sophomore of 5-2, the girls were pumped and ready for the next game against Everett. On Monday Oct. 28 the girls had their last game of the season. It had been a home game against Everett. The goals were made by senior captain Krystiana DiMaro, sophomore Kristina Gilbert and

Freshman Felicia Lombardi and senior Krystiana DiMaro blocking Melrose player. Sophomore Alex Lombardi defending them. Lombardi.The girls won with a score of 3-0 and ended the season on a good note. challenges, but the girls worked well enough to get through them. Lombardi believes that next year they can do even “bigger and better things.” With what the girls have accomplished this year, expectations will be even higher for next season. Next season, Caceda is aiming for states and he knows that the girls will work hard enough to make it.

Lombardi states she is “sad because [she] really enjoyed playing, and getting to know the girls,” but she is excited for next season. With the seniors leaving this year, Caceda believes, “[the team] is going to lose some leadership,” but he knows them. Caceda says there are “big plans for next year; the talent is there the work ethic is there,” and he is excited to see what next season brings.

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enior Ashley Louis has been playing soccer since freshman year, ending her senior year on the varsity team. The whole high school experience was a fun experience for her, but she says she is “ready to to do.” Louis describes high school as a “challenging, memorable and stressful” expereince. Her favorite moments were spirit week, working on JVs and of course making the varsity soccer team. Even though she is undecided on what she wants to study in college, Louis has some ideas on where she would like to go to school. As of now, Louis has her eye on UMass Dartmouth, UMass Amherst, University of Miami, Bridgewater State and others. Louis would like to stay in a dorm, so that way she will get the “full college experience.” She has visited UMass Amherst, and wants to visit many more. She does plan on player soccer in college, but intramural soccer, so she will have time to focus on school and her work. Louis says that its “scary knowing that [she] is growing up and will soon have to make [her] own decisions.” She has always had her mother and her father by her side, but she is “excited to be on [her] own.” Now Louis is enjoying the moments of her senior year, she believes that “it is challenging, but Looking back at what she has done, in the past three years, Louis wished that “[she] got involved more” and make her mark here at Malden High School. Saying goodbye to MHS will not exactly be easy for Louis. She will miss the people and the memories that she made here. On the brightside, she feels that it would be “exciting to go meet new people and go see what it is like to be outside of MHS.” Louis is eager to meet people who could have had a completely

From top left clockwise: Freshman Hezzel Haenhal racing after the ball. Freshmen Felicia Lombardi and Brynn Kankel getting the ball from Melrose. Freshmen Hezzel Haenhal and Brynn Kankel blocking Melrose player. All photos by Tatyanna Cabral

than what she has had. Louis will miss high school, but she knows she is ready for a change. Above: Senior Ashley Louis. Photo by Kristen Leonard

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Kim Du

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utumn is coming to a swift end, meaning the Malden High School volleyball team is wrapping up its season. They are putting forth most out of the year. As the seniors play their last games in the Finn Gym and serve their last MHS balls, players reminisce on the great memories they have had this season. The fall season has been a sea-

im Du is playing volleyball for her second year, and is a key part of Malden High School’s volleyball team. She states that the season has been rough, but “the en-

commitment, as well as making new friendships that will last a lifetime. The team has become very close throughout the season, and as senior varsity member Kim Du stated, “we all strive to become better players and we all learn from each other.” Most sports teams rely on teamwork and dedication, so it is important to the volleyball team that they are so friendly with each other and feel like a family. The team’s ties have become so close that it has “[shaped them] as a team,” added sophomore Sabrina Harrath. Harrath also expressed that “[the team has] grown closer and [she] honestly feels like [she] can talk to any of them, which shows during and after the games.” Because of this, there is a feeling of pride amongst them, despite their scores. They have played a surprising

volleyball team...brings is great. We all motivate each other to do better... It feels great to be on a team where you can call one another family.” She is ending the year on a strong note, eager for what is to come. Du joined the team junior year because as she stated, it is “better late than never!” She says that the best thing about her position as a back row player is that “Everyone

scores. Sophomore varsity member Pema Kunsal stated, “[We] feel that we’ve improved the most throughout the season.” On Oct. 14, 2013, the team ended with a score of 3-0 against Stoneham. They played against Cambridge Rindge and Latin on Oct. 23, 2013 and sadly lost 3-0. On Oct. 28, 2013, they lost against North Varsity coach Matthew Sadowski stated that they did really well by and [being] competitive with one of the top teams in the region.” Though their last few games were losses, they still have pride as a team because they have other strengths. According to Sadowski, senior captain Keirra Sexton “did an amazing job leading the girls throughout the season” and “was a strong presence on the court and led ber junior Diamond Jones was also chosen to compete for the Greater Boston League (GBL) All-Star team dowski describes her as “one of the in the GBL. Because of the high competition to make the team, the entire team is, according to Du, diverse, in terms of age. She expressed that “[they] haven’t been playing with

each other for a long time. It was learn to play as a team.” With this cooperation, they all strive to become better players and learn from each other, making them both vigorous and stronger. This attitude is Wrapping up the season has as they all genuinely love the sport and are sad that the season is over. The seniors who will not be return-

ing will be greatly missed by the entire team. They have put their best into this season, and will be sure to bring their A-game next year. Sadowski thinks that “next season will be even more successful. If the girls continue to have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, we will see ourselves back in the state tournament mix.”

Top: Varsity volleyball team getting ready to hit the ball at a home game against Cambridge Rindge and Latin on Oct. 23, 2013. Middle: JV team gathered to talk to coach Berenice Diaz. Bottom: Varsity team preparing to hit the ball at a home game against North Reading on Oct. 28, 2013. All photos by Manale Zouhir

It’s pretty hectic and pressuring, but when you get that perfect pass, you just feel great.” She has seen personal improvements including becoming a “more positive person, someone with energy to motivate [her]self as well as [her] teammates!” This helps the entire team grow closer together and more united. To younger players, Du advises them not to quit, but instead to persevere and keep trying. “You will improve if you keep trying your best, I promise you that. I don’t want anyone to quit volleyball because volleyball is such a great sport!” she exclaims. When she does not have pracself volunteering in her free hours, trying to help the community. When spring comes around, Du will sadly be leaving Malden High School and continuing her journey in a new school. She added that “[MHS] has taught [her] that ent dish and has a secret ingredient that makes them who they are.” When high school is over, she plans on going to college for dentistry or athletic training/physical therapy. Through four years of high school experience, Du has advice to give younger students. “Make your years at Malden High School memorable. You don’t want to waste four years of your life doing nothing!” She also adds, “Your four years won’t even realize it. Sooner or later, you’ll be walking across the stage to about your few years of high school and say, ‘Hey, that wasn’t so bad.’”

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Golf: Putting Away The Clubs two losses achieved as well. Many of the playat the putts ers did the best they’ve done in their of long-time whole golf careers, which they take rival Medford great pride in. High School, Now as the season is over, the team the next one is looming. Even went on win- though senior captain Nick Ward ning against will be gone, captains Tristar To and every other high school they played. They faced S o m e r v i l l e , Tenzin Dorjee C a m b r i d g e , Reporter Medford, Everett, and s Devin Fitzpatrick leaves his the Northeast home of four years, Malden Metropolitan Senior Philip Glynn getting ready to swing the club. Photo by Regional Vo- High School, he will take with him Tenzin Dorjee cational High gan his golf career in his sophomore School. Each match was year when he saw that “lots of [his] Tenzin Dorjee friends played so [he] thought [he] placed into each stroke. Through would try it” and from then on, he’s Reporter this perseverance they won many been on the team. Fitzpatrick loves and lost very few. The MHS golf golf and said that the “most enjoys the winter chill begins to team is skilled, hardworking, and able thing [was] how relaxing it settle in, the golf season is determined where never giving up [was].” Devin Fitzpatrick cited his coming to a close. Even though the is an expression displayed through last game as a career high and felt season has ended, it will be looked example. that “it was [a] great [way]” to end back on fondly. With an amazing Many goals were met this his high school golf experience, as he record of 7-2, this season was a season. Senior captain Nick Ward won his match 8-1. As the curtains very successful one for the Malden exclaimed how “good it was to are closing on his time as a MHS stuHigh School golf team. dent, Fitzpatrick will (most likely) The team persevered teams such as Cambridge, which be attending Husson University in throughout the fall, having their was thier toughest competition. Maine to further his education. He ups and downs without ever giv- Individually, a plethora of satisfac- plans to major in sports medicine, as ing up. Even though they faced tions and objectives were met and kudos to his time as a student ath-

Pierro Pocobene will remain to lead the strong and growing team. Next season is predicted to be a successful one. With the new leading captains the team hopes to make states again and hopefully to claim that title.

Devin Fitzpatrick

Holiday cheer

the team together and work hard. “The captains and coaches of the team were great and very helpful” states Robbio. “I don’t know what we would do without them.” The team has been doing their best this

lete. Other than golf, Fitzpatrick is especially passionate about lacrosse, explaining that it was his favorite sport. He plans on playing college lacrosse in college, though he “will continue golf as a hobby,” as golf has become a part of his life that he has come to love. Fitzpatrick enjoyed his time as a golf player and believes “golf is something everyone should try” and said that “he’s glad [he] got to learn the game in highschool and now [he has] it for the rest of [his] life.” season, and there is great hope that they will be able to exceed all expectations in the near future. Although in the end no matter what happens, the team is in it for the experience above all else.

Catalina Arredondo

The MHS cheerleaders performing a stunt during a football game. Photo by Amanda Rosatone As stated by senior Rachel RobNicholas Bramante bio “[the team] had [their] ups and Reporter downs but overall it was well”; this gives evidence to the team’s real nother year, another season spirit. Spirit is of course one of the of cheering and Malden High most valued qualities on a team, as School’s cheer team is at it once it is essential in order to keep heads again. A close-knit group of people, up even when things are down. the cheer team has a kind of bond Seeing as how they performed this that can only be described as sis- season, MHS’s cheerleading team terly. Even though the season may not have been perfect, in the end the The atmosphere of the team itself, is team pulls it together, and remem- something found exceedingly rare bers what is important: the memo- in many of today’s sports. Every ries. This does not go to say the team sport is going to put pressure on the did not do well this year, as they competitors, but according to Robplaced 2nd at the Leagues Compe- bio, the atmosphere is always “positition at Danvers High School on tive.” Every team is only as good November 3, 2013. This accomplish- as each of it’s parts, and every cog in the machine of the cheer team is regionals at Lowell High School on running well. This is product of the November 17, 2013. Unfortunately team’s determination, and the capthe team did not move on to states. tains’ and coaches’ ability to bring

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enior Catalina Arredondo has been cheering for quite some time, and so far what has it spelled? Conviction. For six years now Arredondo has been leading people’s cheers in the crowded stands of football games, and from the start she has been loving what she’s doing. cided to just try cheerleading for the fun of it, and since then she has been having fun within the tight-knit group of fellow cheerleaders she calls friends. And apparently this was a good decision, as during her freshman year at MHS, Arredondo and the team were able to secure victory in the nationals, winning every available title. While cheering is exciting after winning the national title, Arredondo is in it more for the

fun of it. Even though at times it can be stressful, Arredondo stated, “it’s worth it in the end.” Although it has been a fantastic run, Arredondo is ready to part with cheering if necessary in order to pursue other hopes and dreams. Arredondo plans to major in nursing, and depending on the college she goes to, may or may not continue her progress in cheering. A few possibilities being UMass Amherst or Salem State, Arredondo is not completely sure where her future will take her. She is sure however, that she wishes to pursue being a pediatric nurse, as it would be “perfect for [her.]” Arredondo always knew she wanted to and just recently she decided going into pediatric nursing would be a good choice for her. Looking back on her years spent in Malden High, Arredondo recalls participating in experience, and plans to do it once again this year. Among other things, being on the crew team was something memorable for Arredondo. When asked about any advice she could give for those of us still present in MHS, Arredondo responded with “Do your best, try new things, [because] it will be worth it in the end.”

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Making Strides across the Finish Line

Claude Bonnet

Andrew Cogliano Reporter Above: Seniors David Kibazo and Daniel Gould run alongside Junior Nahom Ghile. Right: Junior Jonathan Ye sprinting to the finish line. Below: Senior Daniel Gould trailing the competition. Senior David Kibazo running ahead of the competition. All photos by Jonathan DeCicco

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he boys cross country team at Malden High School has made impressive progress during their fall season. They ended their season with a record of 3-1 with their only loss coming from Cambridge, the number one ranked team in the state. During the season, as mentioned previously, the team lost only once to Cambridge Rindge and Latin, but later went on to dominate the rest of their season without losing once. MHS won against Somerville, Medford, and Everett with scores of 21-37, 16-42, and 15-50, respectively. The team also attended the Great Boston League championship meet on October 26, 2013, in which they placed second overall. The boys took four of the top ten positions, with Gould and Kibazo taking 6th and 7th. Both 8th and 9th were taken by Nahom Ghile and Jonathan Ye. Senior Claude Bonnet also placed 12th, with a time of 18:34. Londino adds that “the boys put forth a great towards the end, they still pulled through triumphantly. On Saturday, November 2, the boys ran in the MSTCA Invitational meet. The top runners on the team, seniors Daniel Gould and David Kibazo, placed 20th and 22nd, respectively, out of nearly 500 other runners. Head coach David Londino says that “all runners in [both] the junior varsity and freshman races ran personal bests as well,” which can be seen in the placings of many

other runners on the team. Gould ran a time of 16:45, while Kibazo ran 16:48. For such a large meet, to have two runners place so high is a great achievement for the team. At the Division One state meet on November 16, 2013 the boys had “some great individual performances,” according to Londino, despite having their #3 runner out due to illness. Because of this, the team wasn’t able to achieve the most desirable scores, but the runners

themselves did well. Kibazo ran the 3.1 mile course in 16:50, leading Ye, and sophomores Angus Mo and Timothy Nsubuga followed Kibazo with times of 17:02, 17:54, 18:27, and 19:33, respectively. The boys showed great determination despite the adversity of losing one of their the outdoor cross country season on a wonderful high note.

enior Claude Bonnet has been a member of the MHS cross country team since freshman year, and has shown tremendous growth and development. With great captains and leadership, Bonnet has been improve among fellow runners. Bonnet adds that he during his outdoor track career, his 400 meter event times “didn’t approve much”. He also says that the former captain of the team at the time, Andrew Terenzi, told him that “the only way to get better endurance would be to run more” which led him to join the cross country team at MHS. For college plans, Bonnet Union College”. The POSSE foundation is an organization that selects applicants with not only impressive show “leadership potential” as well. These requirements show that Bonnet is a well-rounded student, and that his time on the cross country team has helped to foster such leadership qualities. As a senior, Bonnet will have to bid farewell to the team he has played on for so long, but he expresses no fear that his absence will cause any drastic changes. He says “the girls’ and boys’ cross country teams have been really successful,” which they have. Bonnet also says that “both teams have won multiple GBL titles,” and that he thinks “[the teams] will have a successful future.” On a more intimate note, Bonnet’s time on the MHS cross country team has changed him as a person. In terms of his abilities, he says that he can now run “longer and faster” than ever before, and that he has has also picked up many new skills, such as the ability to “work with [and] understand others,” as well as seeing the importance of working together to achieve a common goal. He concludes by saying that cross country has “developed [his] work ethic” and has also helped him in his academic life by encouraging him to work hard to achieve his goals.

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Threepeat

Cristina Discipio

Malden High School Girls Cross Country become GBL Champions for the third year in a row

Cassandra Reyes Reporter

W Clockwise: Cross Country starts off race at the MSTCA Coaches invitational. Junior captain Victoria Hannifin passing her competition running Senior Cristina DiScipio trailing a runner.

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alden High School’s girls Cross Country team has done it again. For three consecutive years, the girls have brought home a Greater Boston League championship title. With their banner hanging high in the gym, the girls and Coach David Londino are prouder than ever. Rigorous workouts and team unity have helped the team win the title once again. The loss of last year’s the team “got a really great group of freshman who all positively conadded that “[the new members are] already part of the family.” The dedication the runners have to the sport and the team have three years, the girls have not lost one meet. This season, the girls beat Cambridge 22-38; Somerville 15-48; Medford 15-46 and Everett 15-50. Among others, sophomore Gillian Willcox has scored in every meet, which has really made Willcox light of the young runner’s season was “being able to ‘run tough’ in the GBL closing to help [her] team win [their] last meet ever against Cambridge.” Now that Cambridge will no longer be in their league, Willcox felt good about herself and her team for representing Malden in that meet. Senior captain Jacqueline Bouley ran through a tough injury at the Cambridge meet, which ended up being her last meet of the season. Londino says “When Jackie went

The girls have wrapped up down the girls really came together. They worked hard and maintained their successful season as GBL Champs, and most are continuing to train for the upcoming indoor track and team unity was essential in a season. successful rest of the season for the girls. The team continued to face such challenges throughout the season, running races without some of the top runners. The girls dominated the GBL championship meet without two of the seven top runners, Bouley (due to injury) and Discipio in second with a time of 21:03, Willcox ran a time of 21:43 making her fourth, sophomore Deborah Kibazo ran a strong race with a time of 21:54 Joviana Morin came in sixth with a time of 21:59, and Helen Chin made an outstanding comeback from a strained oblique injury and saved the meet placing ninth with a time of 23:06. Londino says that the phenomenal performances at the MSTCA Invitational on November 5th, 2013 ty, junior varsity, and freshman, ran personal bests. The girls were led by and Morin who ran a time of 20:55. Despite the thirty eight degree weather at the Division 1 State Meet on Nov. 9th, 2013, the girls earned herself a spot to race in the Division 1 State Meet along with the ing runners ran personal records at Willcox, and Discipio made up the team’s average race time of 21:29.

ith three proud and memorable seasons of running for Malden High School’s girls Cross Country team under her belt, senior Cristina Discipio is wrapping up ner, for indoor and outdoor, Discipio describes ending her favorite season (cross country) of running is “bittersweet.” Being on the team ever since the girls got the GBL title, three years ago, is what really makes Discipio proud and connected to the sport. Discipio says “[the hard work and dedication the team] put in really shows when you look up at the banner.” Discipio has been working on her running career since the summer before her sophomore year. One of Discipio’s fondest memories is having the “privilege” to run at Franklin Park, which Discipio describes as “a really nice course.” Feeling nervous and excitement all at once, Discipio ran her heart out, while running against some of the top girls in the state. Being a distance runner requires stamina, perseverance, and heart. One of Discipio’s favorite things about the season is smelling the “woodsy fresh air” as her and her teammates race through the trails. Discipio describes her team as a “family, all having their important place.” Other than running, Discipio enjoys going on adventures with family and friends, such as road trips, or seeing where the train will take her, and reading. After high school, she plans to continue running, even if not for a college team, and continue her education. Discipio’s charisma will surely be missed by the team, but she is ready to chase her other dreams in life. Above: Cristina Discipio posing for a picture. Photo by Kristen Leonard.

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“not on our turf”

Courtney Kilgore

Karina Matos Reporter

ield hockey isn’t a sport for the feeble, but luckily senior Courtney Kilgore isn’t. In fact, one of the because of its aggressiveness. Kilgore, who after the school year ends, plans to major in Sports Medicine and continue on to be a

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Top: Senior Haley Sutera and junior Robyn Santo steal the ball from the offense. Above: Senior Courtney Kilgore dribbles the ball up the field. Below: Junior Robyn Santo drives the ball. Bottom: Junior Casey Arsenault sprinting for the ball. Photos by Pj Montezuma

- Kilgore talked about how nally here, the Malden High they learn from their mistakes and help each other when they need it. Since harder than ever to put out their best the team is mostly made of all new players, they were With tough practices and strategic lucky to have each other, planning, the girls were more than and the senior players, to prepared to compete in their last ask for help. Together, they few games. have done well and have acThe team worked really hard complished so much. Even though this seaEven though they had their share son is over, before we know of losses, they played with great it another one will begin. spirit and determination. Compet- Although the team will ing against Everett on Oct. 18, 2013 lose senior captains Julie the team tied with their opponent Bourgea and Blue and Gold for a second time, ending with a member Kristen Leonard, score of 3-3. On Oct. 24, 2013 the as well as other seniors, this team faced Melrose for their senior year’s new members have learned enough from them to continue it was obvious they could hold their their success own against this tough competition. in next year’s Many positive things can be said season. The important thing is that they never hopes and give up. No matter what the score goals for next season of running until the game is done. course is to The team plays with an evident do well and character of perseverance. Senior prevail in the Courtney Kilgore commented on Greater Bostheir game against North Reading ton League and how they “didn’t do so well”, but most but after succeeding in tough prac- importantly, tices the team played them again to work hard, and won, saying that it “marked have fun, and a changing point in our season.” stay focused.

that she plans on playing it in college. She says that “sports in general have made [her] a better person” and that she is “more than sad to be leaving.” While according to Kilgore the team lost a lot of players because they graduated, this years team took advantage of that when rebuilding themselves. They kept each other motivated and helped each other when they needed it. Even though they had to “work quickly to get everyone on the same page” it led to the team forming an “amazing bond.” Everyone can “be themselves” and even when mistakes are made, the team will always be there to help one another. “None of our practices are boring or quiet,” she says. Kilgore also stated that the “varsity coach, Kim Barber was great.” She made sure they “never got down on themselves”, she always “motivated [them] to play hard no matter what the score was.” Even if things were bad, she encouraged them to keep playing, always keeping up a positive attitude. “I wouldn’t want any other coach,” Kilgore said promptly. Kilgore advises others who might want to join the team to “give your all in practice because what you’re playing in the game.” She of “running” and “conditioning,” so you should be ready for it, but once you’ve done it you’ll realize it “only made you play better in the end.” She says what she will miss the most is practice because “[the team] always managed to balance having fun, laughing and creating memories while [they] gave all when needed.” From the game itself, Kilgore says she loves “being the person who has to be all over says she likes being depended on to run a lot at great distances to prove to her team that she can do so. She encourages others to take up a sport and promises that it’s an “experience that won’t be forgotten.”

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Rushing Their Way To The Playoffs

Keyshawn Bridgeman

Lucia Quesada Nylen Reporter

Above: Malden High on the offensive drive against Central Catholic during the Pink Out Game. Below: MHS huddles during a timeout. All photos by Kristen Leonard

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ell into the fall season, the Golden Tornado football team is doing nothing but improving. Coaches Joseph Pappagallo and senior captains Jensen Ayuk and Matt Delaney have already lead the team to many on the team’s goal, which After the win against Cambridge Rindge and Latin, the MHS team were second place in the Greater Boston League, which made This rule was newly set this season which calls for the top two teams in each league eligible to qualify. Sophomore Danley Exilhomme explained how “it feels great being in time since [the team] has made it to the whole team. With a record of 4-6 the team has overcome some tough losses. On Friday Oct. 18 MHS hosted the annual Breast Cancer Awareness game at MacDonald Stadium. The infamous ‘Pink Out’ game was held against Catholic Memorial. The game was a dedication to raise awareness to all those battling or have battled breast cancer. The players paid their respect by wearing pink gear, including under armour and socks. Unfortunately, the team lost to a tough loss of 7-17. Senior Raymond Sainristil scored the touchdown, and senior Sameer

Tornados. On Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 the Tornados played against fellow rival Everett.The outcome was an unfortunate loss to the Crimson Tide to a score of 0-35. On Friday night Nov.1, 2013 the team traveled to Everett to play fought game, MHS came to an unfortunate loss against the Crimson homme scored a touchdown, gaining the Tornadoes points however time ran out before Malden could make a successful comeback. Losing the game knocked MHS out of playteam still continues to play against other schools, with the outcomes counting to the team’s overall record, but not qualifying them for anything. MHS’s third to last game of the season was played against Saint John’s Prep on Nov.8, 2013. the game resulted in the loss of the Tornadoes, with a score of 25-12. Exilhomme recovered for the team and ran and outstanding 99 yards, scor-

One of the last games of the season, MHS traveled to Lexington to play against Lexington High School. Although they played a well battled game, the Tornadoes came short to Lexington with a score of 39-20. Although a couple of games have been rough for MHS, they continue to work hard and improve at every practice. With only a few weeks left until the annual Malden vs.Medford Thanksgiving game, the Tornadoes are training hard in order to end their season on a great note.

s the football season is coming to end, so is senior Keyshawn Bridgeman’s career here at Malden High School. Bridgeman has been playing football for all four of his years at MHS. As his last season at the school, Bridgeman describes it to be “really good,” as his team has made various improvements compared to past seasons. Bridgeman has made contributions to both the junior varsity and varsity teams as outside linebacker. In addition, Bridgeman is ending his high school football career on a successful note, being years. Although the team lost is still proud of how far the team has come. Although he has not decided on a set place yet, Bridgeman intends on furthering his education by attending college next fall. During all four years here at MHS Bridgeman’s favorite class was accounting, due to his hopes of majoring in accounting in college. Bridgeman describes how his “favorite thing about high school was the getting to meet people and being able to talk to new people every year.” Besides football, Bridgeman enjoys playing video games, collecting sports cards and comic books. Bridgeman carries the memories high school has given him and cherishes them greatly. Now that the football season is coming to an end, Bridgeman will be dedicating his time and focus to academics and making the best out of the rest of his last year at MHS.

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