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VOL. 1, NO. 5

JANUARY 28, 2022

THE YELLOW PAGES BASIS Independent Fremont Journalism Club

LUNAR NEW YEAR ARTICLE

REMEMBERING JANUARY 6TH

Originating from the legend of a monster named Nian who would attack villagers at the beginning of each year, the Lunar New

reunite with their families on this important day. The meal that is shared with loved ones is symbolic of the familial values

One year ago, violent protestors egged on by then-president Donald Trump launched an attack on American democracy.

and Howard Leibensgood were two such individuals, having served this country bravely at the cost of their mental

Year Festival has blossomed over centuries into a culturally rich

that are deeply embedded into Chinese culture and the Lunar

On the morning of January 6th, 2021, influenced by Tweets the

wellbeing. They both died of suicide shortly after the riot.

and festive celebration.

Festival itself.

former president posted, thousands of soon-to-be

Officer Eugene Goodman, an army veteran and a proud

The legend that birthed the holiday starts with a beast

A greater variety of traditions have been developed for the

domestic terrorists across the nation swarmed to the U.S.

American, baited protestors away from unarmed politicians

named Guo Nian (“New Year”), who lived in a lair under the sea and would attack villages during

Lunar Festival over the many centuries of celebration. Before the new year starts, families

Capitol building in hopes of starting a political revolution. President Trump had given his

and survived the ordeal. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his heroic efforts on

the New Year’s Eve, devouring

typically prepare by cleaning the

supporters the impression that

February 12th, 2021. Due to the

people and their livelihoods. In order to combat Nian, villagers seeked in the advice of a wise

house and cooking in order to cleanse the house of evil spirits and welcome a better future.

the Democratic Party had "stolen” the election, so to prevent it from being decided

nature of the events that transpired and the demoralizing effects they had on the American

old hermit. The hermit told the

Elders give children red packets,

fairly, he encouraged his

populace, the Senate is currently

villagers that the monster feared the color red and loud noises. Using this information, on the

symbolizing prosperity and good luck. The Lunar New Year symbolizes new beginnings,

proponents to storm the building where the electoral votes were being counted. The tragic events

investigating what exactly happened. Although no one truly knows the full story yet, we can

day of New Year’s Eve in the following year, the villagers

stories, and traditions surrounding the Lunar Festival

that followed resulted in the loss of several patriots who laid their

still honor the efforts and actions of this nation’s heroes in

pasted red paper on doors, lit off fireworks, hung red lanterns,

seek to make this new beginning as spectacular and perfect as

lives on the line to protect this nation. Officers Jeffrey Smith

the fight to preserve democracy.

and played drums, hoping to scare off the monster. Nian

possible.

By Amber Wong

By Aarav Kumar

emerged from his lair and was promptly scared off by the villager’s efforts. From then on, every year, these practices turned into tradition for welcoming the new year. In the present day, before the Lunar New Year, people travel back to their hometowns in one of the largest migrations in the

春联)

Chun lian ( wishes and prayers written on red paper on pasted to walls and doors

Insurrectionists could be seen wearing gas masks and spraying bear spray on capitol police.

world called “chun yun”. Hundreds of millions of people, some riding on motorcycles through crowded streets, some crowding up in train stations, and some rushing onto packed planes, rush home in order to

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Red Lanterns ( ) lit up to celebrate the new year

Rioters battle with police to remove the barricades around the Capitol.


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DOROTHY'S REFRIGERATOR: AN ANALYSIS OF STAN TWITTER

I created a rating system for the people I am surveying in order to evaluate how they are feeling about the approaching assessments:

“i'm leaving forever. my mom took my phone. ill miss u all sm.

to take interest in the story. In an interview with The Guardian, Dorothy says that her mother had disciplined her two weeks ago after she got too distracted while cooking and caused a fire, resulting in the loss of her phone,

define this as “celebrity worship”, penned as “...a form of intense psychological attachment that makes a person's relationship with their idol celebrity a major focus in their lives…” The reason can be a mirage of things, but most of all a craving for a celebrities’ talent, lifestyle, wealth and social status. This phenomenon can be first widely noticed in the 18th century. Only

im crying. goodbye,” all from a Nintendo game console. A few

and thereafter, going through numerous creative ways to use

in the 18th century did the public begin to take a strong interest in a

Yellowjacket #1:

minutes after the tweet was shared, another tweet was posted from who one could assume was

Twitter. These events sparked questions from news outlets and those following the story about

large number of living authors, artists, performers, scientists, and

from Dorothy’s mother.

the tweet’s legitimacy, and others

politicians. A century before the rise of radio and television

“I have seen that Dorothy has been using her Twitter on her

were prompted to discuss the effects of social media, namely that of Stan Twitter. According to

commercials, celebrities endorsed wigs, face creams, powders, and

Nintendo. This account will be

Urban Dictionary, Stan Twitter is

shut down now.” In only a short span of time, the two tweets quickly amassed over a hundred

“A section of Twitter that is comprised of cult-like-fandoms that worship popular artists or

thousand likes. The tweet

artist groups. This section

skyrocketed, prompting many to start #FreeDorothy, the hashtag going viral. A day later, Dorothy tweeted again, this time from her

consists of fans engaging socially with online individuals, discussing topics relating to their faves, fangirling/boying over

Wii U. An image from a Minecraft book thanking people for their support and promising to answer her direct messages the moment she was able to access Twitter.

updates on their faves, and a competitive battleground amongst the different fandoms.” While not to the point of being cult-like, Stan Twitter has been noted by

The movement to free Dorothy rippled across the social media site, generating images demanding justice for the teenager. However,

critics for its obsessive idolization of celebrities, with teenagers mostly participating on its battleground, Dorothy being one

this was only the tip of the iceberg.

of them. Her constant need to access the internet is a characteristic of many that participate in Stan Twitter, and is

By Amber Wong

On August 4th, at 8:16 PM, an Ariana Grande fan account going under the pseudonym ‘Dorothy’ tweeted,

To continue the saga, on August 8th, Dorothy tweeted the following. “I do not know if this is going to tweet I am talking to my fridge what the heck my mom confiscated all my electronics again.” And to add more fuel to

known to be a more negative effect of Stan Twitter.

the fire, Dorothy had tweeted from an LG Smart Refrigerator. The tweet blew up, and the official

vitalization of the internet culture. And while this has some truth, it is not entirely correct. People, particularly teens, have

Twitter account and LG Electronics acknowledged Dorothy as an “icon”. With her newfound fame, several news outlets began

always idolized celebrities to an unhealthy amount. In a study by The Journal of Education and Human Resources, the researchers

Critics associate the birth of this toxic platform on Twitter from the invention of the internet and

1- Absolutely terrified 2- Very scared 3- Just worried 4- Feels alright 5- Is comfortable

- Is feeling a “1” on the scale - Feels incredibly nervous for every subject, especially Physics - Worried about forgetting things

bottled water. Stan Twitter isn’t a new phenomenon due to the creation of the internet; it is just

Yellowjacket #2:

the well-known idolization shifted onto the online media we now

- Would rather drop out than take pre-comps

consume. However, the internet has now enabled a fast-paced,

- Is also feeling a “1” on the scale

- Is also worried about comps

perpetual cycle where content creators have been able to continuously form parasocial

Yellowjacket #3: - Is feeling a “3” on the scale - Dislikes pre-comps but

relationships with their audience and allow fans to fall further into

wants to try their best because it is required

illusionment. Yellowjacket #4: - Is also feeling a “3” on the scale - Thinks it is important but believes COVID affects study time and causes more stress

HOW STUDENTS FEEL ABOUT PRE-COMPS By Katherine He

Yellowjacket #5: - Is feeling a “2” on the scale - Dislikes the fact that there is a common and native exam - Not sure if they can thoroughly review everything

The pre-comprehensive exams, important assessments consisting of all the learning material from the beginning to the middle of the school year, are coming up. This year, the pre-comps were delayed, and its weightage has decreased by half. I decided to set out to ask some of our fellow Yellowjackets on their feelings about the upcoming tests.

Good luck to everybody taking the pre-comps, and even if you're terrified of what is to come, just know that you are not alone.


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SPIDER MAN: NO WAY HOME COMES OUT WITH A BANG!!!

By Ariana Yi and Vivian Sun

By Olivia Ma

Today, we were lucky enough to have our own middle school Latin teacher and our 7th grade World History teacher, Ms. Sagal here to answer some interview questions!

pre-comp, or phrased like how they will be on the pre-comp so that my students are ready and prepared. Interviewers: Who are some people, either from your

SPOILER WARNING!!! Marvel’s long-awaited third part of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy, No Way Home, finally released in theaters on December 17, 2021. Movie tickets sold out almost immediately, breaking box office

of everyone forgetting Peter Parker is shown most explicitly when he goes to visit Aunt May’s grave, and Happy Hogan, his seeming father figure (second to Tony Stark), has no idea who he is and why he’s at May’s grave. The two can only stand

Interviewers: Is there anything that sparked your interest to

personal life, that influenced you?

records by being Sony’s highest grossing movie and reaching

in silence, side-by-side, in grief.

become a teacher? Ms. Sagal: It seemed like the

$450 million in a week! Ms. Sagal: When I was a

Throughout the course of “SpiderMan: No Way Home”, Peter Parker

logical thing to do after I finished grad school. I tried out teaching, and I liked it, so here

child, I found Susan B. Antony inspiring because she was the first woman who

We first see Peter Parker (Tom Holland) coping with the trouble of being revealed as Spider-Man

(Tom Holland) meets the previous Peter Parkers and their villains, resulting in not only many hilarious

I am now!

voted illegally before women

and juggling college applications

and comedic scenes, but also

Interviewers: Have you done anything before BASIS?

could vote. I also find my Great Aunt Linda as a big inspiration because she always

at the same time. Realizing that his identity hurts the very future of his friend Ned (Jacob Batalon)

allowing for Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) gain in self identity and a lead-in to his future. The ending of

Ms. Sagal: I was a TA at Tufts

puts others first, caring about

and girlfriend MJ (Zendaya),

the film is not only a shock to

University which is where I went to grad school. I also did student teaching at Boston Latin Academy. Outside of that, I did

both people she knew and didn’t know. Interviewers: Is there

Peter goes to Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help. He convinces Dr. Strange to cast a spell in which everyone would

audiences, but an iconic segue for Peter Parker (Tom Holland) into becoming that independent and secret Spider-Man we all know the

some teaching at the synagogue Sunday school. Interviewers: How long have

anything you like to do in your own spare time? Ms. Sagal: I enjoy writing, and I actually did some

“forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man”. However, the spell quickly goes wrong and breaks the multiverse, allowing the two

character as. While Tom Holland’s Spider-Man got plenty of help and protection from the Avengers, AKA Earth’s mightiest heroes, the two

you been at BASIS? Ms. Sagal: I’ve been here since the beginning of BIF. I have taught 5th grade and up. I like the smaller kids, but I just can't

creative writing over break. Additionally, I like to play video games too, lately finding myself playing a lot more Minecraft!

previous Spider-Man stars (Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire) along with their villains to enter the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. As if

previous Spider-Men developed as superheroes on their own. This selfgrowth from a kid in pajamas to superhero and experience is really what makes Spider-Man such a

Interviewers: That’s the end of our interview! Thank you so much for meeting with us,

things could get any worse, Green Goblin (William Dafoe) kills Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) in an attempt to hurt Peter Parker

lovable character, with no one for the audiences but Spider-Man to root for. So, it is crucial that Peter Parker (Tom Holland) remains

(Tom Holland). From there, Peter 1 (Tom Holland), Peter 2 (Tobey Maguire), and Peter 3 (Andrew Garfield) learn to navigate the

independent, so that he can have the character development that couldn’t happen when he was in the Avenger’s protective and supportive

Interviewers: How do you prepare students for pre-comps?

multiverse and give their villains a second chance. In the end, the only way to seal the multiverse is to make everyone forget who

bubble. Only when alone can he figure out who he truly is as both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. However, even as theories and

Ms. Sagal: I usually focus on the students’ areas of review. I like to check in with students in the middle of my review week(s)

Peter Parker as a whole is. This is catastrophic for Peter (Tom Holland), as he has to learn how to live by himself without the

criticisms pop up left and right, nobody is entirely sure how the future of Spider-Man will go. Will Marvel still be involved? Or will

to see where they are at. Then we play a lot of review games with them because they are fun but also easy to learn with.

accompaniment of his loved ones and let the love of his life, MJ, go. The stark reality and sadness

Peter Parker once again become Sony’s loner poster child?

teach them. Interviewers: Any future plans after BASIS? Ms. Sagal: I don't totally know where or when exactly I will go, but I know that I want to continue to teach both Latin and History wherever I am.

and we’ve really enjoyed learning about you and your entire journey as a teacher!

S W PO AR IL NI ER NG !!!

TEACHER INTERVIEW: MS. SAGAL


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RESTAURANT REVIEW: DIN TAI FUNG

BOOK REVIEW: THE UNDOCUMENTED AMERICANS

On the day after Christmas, I went to a popular Taiwanese restaurant called Din Tai Fung on the first floor of the Westfield Valley Fair Mall. Due to Din Tai Fung having a

Baby Back Ribs. The Xiao Long Bao tasted fresh and sweet, and the pork broth inside it was aromatic and flavorful. The skin of the Xiao Long Bao was a little thick,

Disclaimer! This is just my personal opinion of the book, and I am not forcing you to read it!

Michelin Star as well as being the only Taiwanese restaurant

but overall, it was a delicious dish. The last dish I ordered

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

in the mall, many people come to this shopping area for a chance to try the restaurant’s

was Noodles with Sesame Sauce. The thin noodles were flavorful and easy to eat, and

The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is a nonfiction collection of stories from several undocumented immigrants. This book portrays the beautifully complex lives of undocumented Americans

dishes, and I was one of those

the sesame sauce combined

who have worked hard for the lives they live today. Karla interviews

people. I was expecting the wait-time to be around 2-3 hours, but I ended up waiting

with their signature chili sauce gave the dish a piquant and savory taste. Peanut pieces

several people she has met over the years, and with their consent, she shares their bittersweet stories. Unlike news officials who tend to portray undocumented immigrants as burdens or laborers to this country,

for 4 hours.

dusted on top of the noodles

Villavicencio tries to portray the whole person.

When I first entered the restaurant’s lobby and peered

contributed to the taste and texture of the dish. Overall, I think my favorite meal in Din

WHERE DOES THIS BOOK TAKE PLACE?

through the glass window, I

Tai Fung would be the noodles.

considered a home to many undocumented immigrants because of the large

noticed the chefs making the restaurant’s signature Xiao Long Bao ( ). Inside the

Din Tai Fung is definitely worth a try, but considering the long commute and wait-

variety of job opportunities and labor unions. A large portion of the book is dedicated to telling the stories of the laborers who helped mend our country after 9/11’s horrific attack. The jobs that these immigrants were

restaurant, the atmosphere was busy and filled with the

times, I would not consider Din Tai Fung to be a

tasked with were far from easy. The undocumented immigrants were barely guaranteed more than a dollar per day, and the jobs often caused prolonged

familiar buzz of chatter and laughter. Colorful lanterns

restaurant that I would eat at often.

health issues in their later lives.

By Louis Lu

小笼包

By Bella Alcaine

Q: What does being an undocumented immigrant mean? A: Being an undocumented immigrant means that there are no official legal documents stating that the person can reside in the United States.

This book takes place in New York. New York has been and is still

WHAT'S THE SCOOP?

dangling from the ceiling reminded me of traditional Chinese restaurants that I ate

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Undocumented Americans and exploring the different perspectives of undocumented immigrants who live in

at when I was in China.

America. All of the immigrants in this story are Hispanic, Latinx, or Filipino. It’s incredibly important to learn about worldwide perspectives,

I ordered Sweet and Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs ( ),

especially the perspectives of those far less fortunate. Karla’s written balance between the cultural and the raw aspects of being an

Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao ( ), and noodles with sesame sauce ( ). The

undocumented immigrant in America is truly notable. Being a Latina herself, Karla has the opportunity to go more in-depth with what culture means for herself and others around her, while shedding much needed

Sweet and Sour Baby Back Ribs looked tasty, but once I bit into a sauce-covered rib, I

light on both struggling and thriving undocumented immigrants in New York.

糖醋排骨

黑猪小笼包

坦坦面

Noodles with Sesame Sauce

was quite surprised when I was met with a different flavor from what I expected — a tough texture and a big bone. The rib tasted like orange chicken, and although the flavor was not unpleasant, the amount of sauce slathered on each rib was overwhelming. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao was a significant improvement from the Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Baby Back Ribs & Kurobuta Xiao Long Bao


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2021 IN SUMMARY

BEIJING 2022

2021 was a very eventful year, with lots of news, both good and bad. Here are some of the most important highlights of this year in chronological order.

thousands of foreigners inside the capital city. The US launched a massive effort to evacuate all the trapped Americans, but by August 30th, one day before the deadline the Taliban proposed,

The 2022 Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place from February 4 - 20 in Beijing at neighboring venues in Chongli and Yanqing. With a total of 109 separate medal events, the multisport event is being hosted in the

First, we have the election of Joe Biden. Last year, January

hundreds of Americans were still stranded in the country,

midst of the new Omicron variant. Recently, COVID-19 cases have

13th marked the beginning of the election week. Over 7 long days, people from all over the country cast their ballots and voted for the next president.

along with hundreds of thousands of Afghans who could have gotten quicker US visas. Despite the loss, Biden still called it an ‘extraordinary

been surging in some provinces of China, leading to lockdowns across the country. Quarantine orders have been issued for those entering and exiting the Olympic venue, and

National Alpine Ski Centre - This centre will be the site for the Alpine skiing / Para Alpine skiing competitions.

The competition was on, and

success’. This obviously

they are required to quarantine for

the election started in Trump's favor. However, Biden still won with 306 electoral votes.

caused some mishap, as many Americans disagreed with his statement. The US spent over

three weeks after the end of the Olympic Winter Games. As a precaution, tickets to attend the

National Biathlon Centre - This centre will be the site for the Biathlon / Para Biathlon & Para

Almost instantaneously,

$2.3 trillion for Afghanistan

events are not being sold. Instead,

Trump launched his “Stop the Steal” campaign, seeking to invalidate the results of the election, ultimately failing to

over 20 years, and 6,500 Americans died in Afghanistan. Despite claiming to be different, the Taliban

certain guests are being chosen and invited to view the events. In addition, all people entering China must get tested 72 hours prior to

alter the results. Having Biden as president changed many things, including the massive funds towards trying to

still looked and acted the same way as it did 20 years ago, horrifying everyone.

entering the country.

combat the coronavirus, the coronavirus relief bill, vaccine rollout, and the reopening of many schools.

Finally, the reopening of many schools and jobs served as a key milestone of this year. Thanks to President Joe Biden, after COVID began to cool

Secondly, we have the return of the Taliban. This year, the Taliban came back to power in Afghanistan. It ended just the

down a little and a majority of the Americans got vaccinated, schools and jobs started to open again. This will most

way it started 10 years ago, with the Taliban on top. In 2020, Trump made a deal with the Taliban that required

likely lead to a better economy for the time being at least because many people could finally go to their jobs again

National Indoor Stadium - This site is one of the hosts for the ice hockey competition.

withdrawing all the armies by May 1st, 2021. Just two weeks before the deadline, Biden ordered a complete withdrawal

or even find new jobs. To most students however, this was just a great opportunity to meet with friends and build

Wukesong Sports Centre - This is the other site that will serve as the the main indoor venue for ice

of all Americans that would be concluded no later than September 11, 2021, the twentieth anniversary of the

social fluency again after the 2 years we lost in quarantine.

9/11 attacks. As the American troops withdrew, the Afghanistan national army began to succumb, falling to the Taliban. Kabul fell on August 15th, 2021, trapping

By Ryan Liu

By Sachit Parekh

Big Air Shougang - This is the site for the freestyle skiing and snowboard Big Air competitions. National Sliding Centre - This centre will be the site for the Bobsleigh, Skeleton, and Luge competitions.

cross-country skiing competitions. National Ski Jumping Centre This centre will be the site for the ski jumping and Nordic combined competitions. National Cross-Country Centre -

The venues of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games are as follows:

This centre will be the site for the cross-country and Nordic combined competitions.

The National Stadium (AKA “The Bird’s Nest”) - This is the site for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games. No events will be held here. National Aquatics Centre - This is the site for the curling competition.

hockey.

Genting Snow Park - This is the venue for the freestyle skiing and snowboarding / Paralympics snowboarding competitions. There are two sites in this venue. Park A is for the freestyle skiing competition, and Park B is for the snowboarding / Paralympics snowboarding competitions. There are also some sports making their debut in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Mixed-gender sports, which are events where men and women form a team, are constantly

National Speed Skating Oval This is the site for the speed

being added to the list of events, such as snowboard cross and short track relay. Also, women’s monobob and freestyle skiing Big Air are

back makes it seem like a lot has happened in such little time. But for now, let’s put the past behind us and look

skating competition.

being added.

Capital Indoor Stadium - This is the site for the figure skating and

The events of the 2022 Winter Olympics are available to view on

forward to the future of 2022!

short track speed skating competitions.

CNBC, NBC, USA, and the Olympic Channel.

Now that 2021 is over, looking


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VALORANT: PATCH 4.0

WHY WE GET EXHAUSTED

By Winston Gu

By Vera Lin

A month has passed since Valorant’s 4.0 patch was released, and several things have changed since Episode 3. Ever since Valorant was first released, the meta has been

types of players. Despite being hyped over many social media platforms, 100T Asuna believes that Neon is “awful” because her slide ability can only go

Let’s face it. We all know one or two classmates who snooze in our Biology class, Government class, or any period throughout a day at BASIS. Whether it’s the teachers or students— all of us need the right

productivity and overall health, there are significant consequences when a person’s circadian rhythm is misaligned. Our total sleep is fragmented, whether it be in short or long periods, resulting in lower-

shifting quickly, and Episode 4 is no different.

forward or backward. Without the

amount of sleep to support our nervous system and the

quality sleep. Disorders include irregular sleep (ASPS and DSPS), jet

First of all, there are two

ability to slide sideways, Neon loses a lot of

maintenance of our nervous cells. So what is it that makes all of us

lag, obligated work at untraditional shifts (SWSD) and the amount of

noteworthy map changes. Bind received changes on the boxes at A-short, allowing for

versatility. On the other hand, with the ability to simply run at full

exhausted in the middle of the day? Everyone has their individual,

light exposure humans receive. As a whole, if our circadian rhythm cannot adjust to day and night, it

players to jump onto them.

speed and shoot a laser

differentiated biological clock that

increases the risk of insomnia and

Breeze’s A-main and B-site also received small changes.

without recoil, Neon is viewed as overpowered by many other players. To fight

is regulated by the hypothalamus (suprachiasmatic nucleus) of our brain. Under this category is the

excessive daytime sleepiness.

Now, let’s talk about the more

against an enemy Neon, you

circadian rhythm, a cycle following

to prevent sleepiness? Simple

significant changes. The gun meta in Patch 4.0 has changed significantly, with the Ares

need the ability to track the opponent with great precision.

the 24-hour clock that controls activities such as eating habits and digestion (eg. when to eat your

gestures to keep such as daily exercise, avoiding caffeine and following a consistent sleep

exploding in popularity. Despite the announcement of

In summary, Patch 4.0 has completely changed Valorant

meals), body temperature, and hormone release. During the day,

schedule helps reinforce a stronger circadian cue. Additionally, seeking

the Ares being nerfed in Patch 4.1, it has proven itself to be

once again as new metas and agents continue to make the

light exposure causes our circadian rhythm to send signals that

out sunlight, or exposing yourself to bright lights, hinders your body’s

one of the strongest guns in the game. With immediate fire

growing game more and more fun.

generate alertness. During the night, the cycle activates the

ability to fit into a stable circadian rhythm and for your endocrine

and fire rate increase, the Ares has clearly lost all its downsides. To further promote

production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, in this case, promoting sleep. Melatonin can also

system to secrete the right amount of melanopsin, retinal cells that register light for circadian

the Ares, the Spectre has been nerfed. The firing error of the Spectre has increased along with the recoil. Despite the nerfs, Riot has now made it so

transmit signals that help us stay awake, a body habit such as yawning.

functions. So the next time you see a friend getting sleepy, remind them of these steps to improve sleep hygiene, and maybe they won’t miss that in-class content on the next

that players can run slightly faster with the gun in hand. Last but not least, the

circadian rhythm is thrown off. Given the essential role of sleep for

We feel exhausted the moment our

In all, what unpaid care can we do

quiz! 🌙

Guardian and Bulldog have also been buffed. The most hyped part of Patch 4.0 is the release of Agent 19, Neon. She is a lightning-type agent, allowing her to zip through the battlefield. With aggressive-type utilities, she plays the duelist role in the team. Equipped with a stun grenade, dash, wall, and laser beam, Neon proves to be a fun movement agent and is suitable for many different

Agent 19: Neon

STAFF: Funny glitch, Widejoy, was patched in 4.01

Teacher Advisors: Ms. Abdelaziz and Mr. Betcher Student Advisors: Julee Jiang and Olivia Ma Editors: Christopher Chen, Julee Jiang, Winston Gu, and Olivia Ma Club Members: Bella Alcaine, Katherine He, Kylah Kao, Aarav Kumar, Vera Lin, Ryan Liu, Louis Lu, Sachit Parekh, Vivian Sun, Caroline Wang, Amber Wang, Ariana Yi, Olivia Ma, Julee Jiang, Winston Gu, and Christopher Chen


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