the rebellion VOLUME 27 ISSUE #2 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Alex Hanns Co Editor-in-Chief Paulina Pachel Copy Editor Skirmante Survilaite Editors Christy DeVol Jacqueline Jaworski Jola Pach Graphic Designers Alex Hanns Aga Jarzabek Gustavo Pereira Skirmante Survilaite Advisor Mr. Lippstreuer The Rebellion is written and edited by Ridgewood High School students. Opinions expressed in The Rebellion are the opinions of the author and are not necessarily a reflection of the entire staff or the school district. Anyone is welcome to submit article to the Editor-in-Chief, Alex Hanns, at alexhanns@gmail.com. The Rebellion reserves the right to edit for article length and content. Ridgewood High School 7500 W. Montrose Ave. Norridge, IL 60706
What’s in this issue? 4
RHS Updates
News Highlights 5
Letters from the Editors
6
Elf Day is Back
7 ‘Twas the Night Before an AP Student’s Christmas 8-9
Resolving for a New Year
10
In Memoriam of the Sandy Hook Shooting
11
Apple: A Marvel of the Tech Industry
12-13
Happiness is in the Air at Ridgewood!
14
A Day in the Life of a Radio DJ
15
News and Facts from Mr.G & Mr. DeRose
16
Giving up on Global Warming
17
Culture: Madrid, Spain
18-19
Culture: Rome, Italy
20
Creative Corner: Define weird...
21
Have a Very Fishy Christmas!
22-23
RHS Sports: Girls’ Basketball and Wrestling