Vol. I, No. 8

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APRIL 29, 2022

THE YELLOW PAGES BASIS Independent Fremont Journalism Club

YOM HASHOAH

By Christopher Chen

The Holocaust, the most egregious and horrific manifestation of antisemitism in all of history, was a statesponsored genocide in the early

pedestrians for a silent devotion.

The law also prohibits public entertainment throughout Israel on this day to emphasize the devastation and loss of the

to mid-1940s that led to the death of around 6 million Jews in and

genocide.

During the pandemic, rather

around Nazi Germany. Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah, or the

than hosting memorials in person, webinars are held to

“Day of (Remembering) the Holocaust and the Heroism” in

connect citizens with Holocaust survivors who share their

Hebrew, occurs every year on the 27th of the Hebrew month Nisan.

In 2022, the day began on the

learned lessons and memories of the tragedy. Films as well as prerecorded concerts regarding

evening of April 27 and ended on

the Holocaust are also

the evening of April 28. On August 19, 1953, the special day was written into law by the

distributed to many communities, serving as a centerpiece of observation. Many around the

Israeli government and has since

world also recognize Yom

grown into a worldwide memorializationof the lives lost during the Holocaust.

Before the COVID-19

Hashoah by lighting yellow candles to preserve the memories of those who perished. Despite the physical constraints

pandemic, Israel would hold the famous state ceremony at Yad Vashem, the country’s National Holocaust Memorial, in which

separating all of us, our minds and hearts can join together in rememberance of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust on

Holocaust survivors would light six torches to symbolize the six million Jews who passed.

Numerous other memorial events would be held in schools,

this special day.

military bases, villages, and public institutions throughout the nation in memory of those who lost their life in the

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

By Julee Jiang

World Autism Awareness

Holocaust. On this day of commemoration, television and radio programs adapt to the atmosphere of Yom Hashoah,

Day, proposed by Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, is celebrated internationally on April 2nd every year, bringing awareness

broadcasting personal interviews with survivors or recounting the tragedies that were inflicted by the Nazis. Throughout the state

to the problems that those with autism face and how society can help them. On December 18, 2007, April 2nd was officially

of Israel, sirens sound at 10 a.m. on Yom Hashoah for two minutes, stopping traffic and

designated as World Autism Awareness Day, and since then, contributions to the autism

community have increased greatly.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder caused by abnormalities in the brain and is more common in prematurely born children. The severity of autism varies from person to person — some people with autism are completely independent, while others require constant care. Common autism symptoms include but are not limited to struggles with social interactions and communication, repetitive actions, and addiction to certain activities or objects.

Even though it is a lifelong

RAMADAN

By Bella Alcaine

WHAT IS RAMADAN? Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and a holy month in Islamic culture, is a time to fast and cleanse one’s soul. Fasting is when one abstains from food and sometimes water for a period of time, in this case, from dawn to sunset. Due to the Muslim calendar being shorter than the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan begins about 10 to 12 days earlier every year. This year, Ramadan began on the evening of April 1 and will end on the evening of May 1.

disability, the symptoms of autism can be managed through therapy services.

Children with autism often face bullying at school and are

CUSTOMS

unable to communicate their struggles to others. Bullying can significantly hurt the selfesteem and mental health of autistic children, and due to

considered to be the most important meal because it is

their inability to communicate at times, parents may be unaware of the daily hardships that their child is facing.

can be consumed until sunset.

Fasting can be invalidated if one eats or drinks between dawn and sunset, and in this case, an extra day of fasting can make up for it.

A couple of ways that we can contribute to the autism community are to volunteer at non-profit organizations that host activities for autistic children and to spread autism awareness by hosting talks that delve deeper into the lives of children with autism. Even though these actions are only small, seemingly insignificant deeds, the kindness of people all around the globe will unite and change our society into a better place for people with disabilities to live.

The meal eaten before sunrise is called suhoor, which is widely

meant to keep one energized throughout the entire day. After eating suhoor, no food or water

At night, after praying, Muslims generally gather in their homes or at mosques to break their fast. The meal eaten when one is breaking their fast is called iftar and is often shared with friends and family. Iftar usually starts off by eating dates or drinking water. After the appetizer, the rest of the dishes served generally contain fruits, vegetables, meats, grain products, and dairy products. After iftar, additional praying or celebratory practices may take place.

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TRADITIONS Many different countries and cities celebrate the month of Ramadan. For example, in Indonesia, a cleansing ritual is performed on the day before Ramadan. People bathe themselves in springs, waterfalls, or the sea as a way to purify themselves before the holy month begins.

Additionally, in Lebanon, cannons are fired to signal the beginning of iftar. Ramadan serves a time when Muslims can come together and observe similar experiences no matter their geographic location.

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on time-lapses of the canvas.

Such an example is the collaboration between the osu! and Star Wars communities, in which the Death Star fired a laser towards the osu! logo, which temporarily “destroyed” the symbol.

During the four days of the canvas’s opening, it could be described as a literal warzone, where many communities fought for their place on the canvas. Some streamers on the livestreaming platform Twitch, such as xQc and Mizkif, decided to raid the logos of other communities while building their own, sometimes explicit, designs. Some of these

R/PLACE EVENT

By Sachit Parekh

profane actions resulted in live viewers receiving 15- or 20year bans on placing pixels,

On April 1, 2022, Reddit, a popular social media platform,

essentially spelling out a ban for the next three to four

released r/place, a large virtual canvas on which Reddit users

r/place events.

Overall, r/place was a great

could place a single colored pixel every five minutes. Invented by

demonstration of how the Internet can bring different communities together and allow

Josh Wardle, the same person who created the popular word game known as Wordle, r/place first opened in 2017 as a social experiment. The event was

them to create such a detailed and complex piece.

highly anticipated, and prior to the canvas being opened, people teamed up to devise a strategy to place their community’s logo (or country’s flag) onto the canvas.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of communities were represented on the final canvas, which was

Death Star lasers osu!

decided on April 4. Some of the features on the canvas were truly works of art and represented unity and togetherness. One example is the

By Vera Lin

Society has endorsed the idea that adulthood is marked by important keystone values such as responsibility and independence.

By acquiring such values, young people begin to mature and transition into adulthood. Despite the obvious benefits of becoming independent, responsibilities set upon the shoulders of maturing students can often be

80 percent of students reported that their parents “are more concerned about achievement or happiness than caring for others.” The concern for ethical character has dramatically increased due to the growing emphasis on academic achievement. When one strives to overflow their college essays with self-advertisement and

overwhelming. On top of the drastic changes in students’ lives,

achievement, the individual’s desperation to get into a targeted

American college admission culture piles on pressure, anxiety,

school lowers their self-esteem the minute they face obstacles.

and competition. Pressuring students to tout their resumés and

The pressure exerted on adolescents extends beyond the

convincing applicants that attending prestigious schools is

confines of their homes into everyday school life. Interactions

paramount shows that college admission culture drives

at school and the faces students meet everyday bring about a new

negativity in students’ lives.

Students’ obsessions over

challenge — competition. When students are in school, they are

attending elite schools form excessive pressures that block

immersed in an environment where each child has their own

their ability to grow in terms of empathy and engagement in life.

interests. Without competition and college admission pressures,

students are able to bond over The pressure robs adolescents of the fun and joy of being a teenager activities, interests, and hobbies that they share. This lively and takes from them what is both interaction has now been polluted psychologically and socially necessary for them to develop into by a terrible sense of “Well, I must succeed. I have to get ahead happy, healthy adults. Students at all costs. I have to beat preoccupied with attending top everybody. I have to be ahead of colleges are missing out on what is ultimately going to be beneficial everybody.” not only for them but also for the people around them. The Making Caring Common project at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education surveyed 10,000 middle and high school students, and they discovered that there was “a huge disconnect

artwork of the soccer players Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) walking together, symbolising the harmony and brotherhood between the Portuguese and Argentinian communities. A number of communities also created unique and funny collaborations that were visible

THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF COLLEGE ADMISSION CULTURE

Messi (10) and Ronaldo (7)

The emphasis of students attending elite and prominent colleges has ingrained a negative culture into both students’ minds and the college admissions process as a whole. This continued fixation on attending prestigious universities has taken

between what parents tell their kids they should value versus the actual messages they second through their own behavior.” The

away a student’s ability to develop emotionally, often building a barrier between the student and their loved ones and

research indicates that 96 percent of parents say they want to raise ethical children and claim that moral character is “very

making them susceptible to low self-worth. Pressure, a competitive culture, and a frenzied environment leave many

important, if not essential,” while

students at the breaking point.

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THE 64TH GRAMMY AWARDS

RESTAURANT REVIEW: ONE PIECE LAMIAN

The annually occurring Grammys are a time to recognize the achievements of singers and songwriters who have significantly contributed to the music industry.

This year, the Grammys took place in Las Vegas and were hosted by

On the day before spring break, I went to One Piece Lamian, a well-known Chinese restaurant in Fremont. Prices at this restaurant are relatively cheaper, and the best part is that the wait-time

a soft bite, and the beef is fresh. The white radish slices in the noodle soup are also crispy, adding a sublime texture to the dish. The restaurant also allows customers to request more

Trevor Noah, a television host and comedian. The Silk Sonic duo

is little to none.

When I first entered the

noodles if wanted, which is a great feature for those who

started off the award ceremony with a bang, entertaining the audience by playing one of their well-known

restaurant, I immediately noticed the joyous atmosphere.

The air was filled with the

have a particularly large appetite. The Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup and spicy cold

songs, “777.” The eventful night

smell of delectable dishes, and

skin noodles cost 11.99 and

continued with many artists becoming nominated for various awards out of the 86 Grammys.

many people were laughing 7.99 dollars, respectively. contentedly at their respective Overall, my rating for this tables. The fascinating sight of restaurant is 10/10 because of

By Vivian Sun

One big moment during the

By Louis Lu

the noodle-making process

its reasonable prices, short

Grammys occurred when Jonathan Michael Batiste, an American singer and songwriter, entered the

was also visible through a glass barrier, which allows one to watch the chefs’ careful

distance from my house, and the flavorful dishes.

ceremony with a startling 11

craftsmanship.

nominations, more than any other artist. He ended up walking away with five Grammys: The Album of The Year, The Best Music Video,

My usual order is the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup that is served with a spicy sauce. My parents sometimes

The Best American Roots Song, The Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, and The Best American Roots performance. Olivia Rodrigo also received a big round of

order other appetizers, such as spicy cold skin noodles. I have never tried spicy cold skin noodles before, but my parents dislike how the taste of the

applause from the crowd as she won three Grammys: The Best New Artist, The Best Pop Vocal Album, SOUR, and The Best Pop Solo

sauce leans more towards the flavor of Korean spice rather than traditional Chinese spice.

Although the taste deviates

Performance for her famous hit single, “Drivers License”. The band Silk Sonic has also been on the news for making a “clean sweep” of

from tradition, my parents still enjoy the dish due to the satisfying texture and consistency of the noodles.

Grammy Awards, where they won all four Grammys that they were nominated for.

Full of surprises, the Grammys was an eventful night that showcased blossoming talent as well

The most eye-catching feature of One Piece Laiman is that the restaurant specializes in serving noodles, providing an assortment of different types of noodles for one to

as returning classics.

choose from. There are different names for every distinct type of noodles: “regular thin”, “thicker round”, “small flat”, and “generally wide”. I usually order the regular thin noodles because of its comforting familiarity. The noodles retain

United States, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Poland.

Three to six of a country’s best taiko players make up a team. “osu!taiko is a game mode in osu! that borrows some elements from the Japanese rhythm game, Taiko no Tatsujin” (osu! Wiki). It consists of a “taiko drum” that sits on the left side of the screen and a “conveyor belt” that carries the notes towards a “judgment circle.” When the corresponding note reaches the judgment circle, one must hit the corresponding key in sync with the rhythm, just like any other rhythm game. There are two types of notes—red and blue—which coincide with two keys each on the keyboard.

Assuming the key binds are “fghj,” a red note means that the player will have to hit either the g or h keys, and a blue note means that the player will have to hit either the f or j keys.

Each stage will have a certain set of ‘beatmaps’ that it will use, and the difficulty of those maps will increase as the tournament progresses further.

Each match is played in a 2v2 format between two countries, and some rounds are played with modifications such as

Bottom: spicy cold skin noodles; Top Right: Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup

OSU!TAIKO WORLD CUP

By Sachit Parekh

The osu!taiko World Cup is an annual event hosted by the osu! Team that lasts around two months. In a tournament style matchup, players from across the globe compete in teams consisting of players from the same country, hoping to be crowned champion. In the 2022 tournament, 38 countries are participating, such as the

‘double time’ and ‘hidden’, which elevate the rigor of the match.

Winning the osu!taiko World Cup requires skill, practice, and dedication. Last year’s top three countries, in descending order, were Japan, South Korea, and Brazil. Let’s sit back and watch on as these professional osu! players battle it out on the international stage!

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- "hike up Mount Shasta" - "driving to Oregon Crater Lake" - "traveling to Death Valley" - "eat, sleep, study, and play Valorant"

2022 BOSTON MARATHON

By Olivia Ma

On April 19, 1897, 15 runners participated in the first ever Boston Marathon, inspired by the success of the marathon event in the Olympics.

Today, over 30,000 marathon runners from all over the world

just didn’t know how my body would react in the marathon”, said the World Major Marathons series title holder, “and it was quite windy, a bit of headwind all the way, but

travel to Boston to partake in the event. Used as a way to inspire hope

then I felt pretty well. Yeah, this one is a special one.”

and unity, the Boston Marathon is held on Patriot’s Day, the third Monday of April.

In a more melancholy tone, there were saddening reminders of the violence and

It was not until 1972 that women

same event nine years ago.

Boston Marathon runner Henry Richard finished at 2:52

running 26 miles. All those doubts

p.m., and the timing could not

and scientific speculation seem ludicrous when Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya, the reigning female long-

have been more poignant: around that time in 2013, two bombs exploded and resulted in

distance running Olympic gold

not only 264 injuries but also 3

medalist, surged past the finish line of Boylston Street as the winner of the 2022 Boston Marathon, just

deaths, one of which was Richard’s own 8-year-old brother, Martin.

ahead of her Ethiopian runner-up, Ababel Yeshaneh, and Kenyan

Each year, the Boston Marathon reminds us that even

second runner-up Mary Ngugi, leaving the rest of a decorated

though global politics and turmoil may separate us, there

women’s field far behind.

Kenyans dominated in the men's field with Evans Chebet winning his

is a sense of unity and friendship that comes to life through sports, fueling many

first major world marathon in 2:06:51. Lawrence Cherono came in second, and Benson Kirupto, who

aspiring athletes to push to the finish line and fulfill their dreams.

him after he ran his 22nd mile in 4:27 minutes. According to Chebet, seeing his opponents far behind only gave him “the motivation and the determination to hit it off and seize the win.”

Daniel Romanchuk, a two-time American Paralympian, topped the men’s wheelchair division, getting him his second win in the Boston Marathon. Manuela Schar of Switzerland led the women’s race, despite having just recovered from COVID-19 a few weeks prior. Filled with doubts, she still managed to fight her way to first place. “So, yeah I was a bit nervous and then I

PREFER VACATION 18% DON'T CARE 27%

bloodshed that occured at the

were allowed to compete in the event, due to the stigma that women were “physically incapable” of

was last year’s winner, came in third. Chebet became the clear winner as the pack dissipated behind

DO YOU PREFER TO GO ON VACATION OR STAY AT HOME?

SPRING BREAK SURVEY

By Ryan Liu

PREFER HOME 55%

DO YOU PREFER TO BE IN SCHOOL OR ON BREAK?

DON'T CARE 36% ON BREAK 36%

IN SCHOOL 18%

DID YOU WANT TO ENROLL IN YOUR EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLASSES, OR WERE YOU FORCED TO TAKE THEM?

Spring break, the only break in the three month span from the beginning of March to the end of May, just passed.

Before the break, we set out to

PARENTS FORCED 36%

WANTED TO 28%

ask students a few questions about the precious week-long intermission.

WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING TO DO DURING SPRING BREAK - "going to the Grand Canyon" - "stay at home and play video games"

DON'T HAVE CLASSES 36%

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SCHOOL PLAY: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

By Caroline Wang

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, captures the eventful story of four Athenian lovers and the characters that accompany them.

Recently, the BIFU band and drama classes performed Shakespeare’s comedic play with their own flair. Upon entering the performance area, I was instantly surrounded by a bustling crowd of people.

Glancing around, I noticed

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otherwise known as Robin Goodfellow, accidentally sprinkles the love potion in Lysander’s eyes when he was supposed to spread it in Demetrius’s. I look forward to more remarkable performances from the Drama Club and the

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PREPARE FOR THE AP EXAMS? GENERAL STUDYING 9%

PRINCETON & BARRON'S 22%

CONCEPT MAP 3% CONTENT REVIEW 16%

Yellow Jacket Band!

REVIEW VIDEOS 9%

AP EXAMS SURVEY

By Winston Gu

With the AP exams starting in a

G-FUEL 3% NOTHING 19%

PRACTICE EXAMS 19%

few days, students have been using different study methods to prepare for the standardized college-level exams that span over the course of

HOW TEACHERS MANAGE STRESS

friends and teachers all eagerly waiting for the play to begin.

After a few minutes, the

two weeks. We asked around for students’ thoughts on AP exams, and below are the responses!

By Ariana Yi

curtains slowly drew open,

WHAT ARE THE PROS OF AP EXAMS?

Have you ever wondered what your teachers do when

nature. I prefer a park with a forest. Being in nature is the

College credit The academic rigor improves

they are feeling stressed? Well, here are their answers, along

best stress reliever.”

the band members were dressed in black, carrying their

study methods In-depth review of a subject

with some of their suggestions for you!

instruments as they waited for the band director to signal them

Forces students to pay attention in class

to start playing.

When the first sound of

Easy to find resources for Displays hard work

music pierced through the silence, the first pair of actors and actresses came running onto

Boosts chances of getting into a good college Improves chances of success in

the stage. Dressed in simple, light-colored costumes, the performers recited their lines perfectly with animated

the future Assesses knowledge Gives us an opportunity to reflect on what we could’ve done better

revealing a stage decorated with stunning red, blue, green, purple, and white lights. On the stage,

expressions. At the end of the play, the performance area broke out into applause as people enthusiastically clapped for the actors and actresses. Throughout

Raises your GPA

WHAT ARE THE CONS OF AP EXAMS?

the play, I also noticed the use of many incredible props. The props greatly enhanced the performers’ costumes and also set up the mood for the entire

Lots of stress leads to anxiety

performance. Personally, my favorite prop was the moon headband, a headband topped with sparkling gold moons.

Only one chance to test all of your knowledge The exams can lower our grades if we don’t pass

Overall, the play was entertaining and fascinating, including many suspenseful moments, such as when Puck,

Those who can’t afford to purchase resources and studying materials are at a disadvantage The exam is tedious

Unhealthy amount of studying leaves less time for essential activities like exercising and sleeping

WHAT ARE SOME TIPS YOU WOULD GIVE STUDENTS TO HELP THEM RELIEVE STRESS?

WHEN YOU'RE FEELING STRESSED, WHAT IS YOUR Ms. Abdelaziz: FAVORITE THING TO DO? “One way students can relieve Ms. Abdelaziz: “I like to go on walks around

stress is to do a puzzle. Once done, you can feel

nature.” accomplished, and you're also Dr. Dixit: being productive.”

“I like to listen to music, dance, Dr. Dixit: and cook.”

“Students can watch a fun Ms. Abodouma: movie to not think of anything “I go for long walks, pray, and in particular.” eat a lot of chips.”

Ms. Abodouma: Dr. Varadan: “Doing any physical sport is “I like to run, watch something good for relieving stress. on Netflix, read a book, play Something in their body that board games, or go hiking.” will knock the stress out” Madame Laquidara: “Find someone who they “I like to watch Korean dramas, perceive as a mentor, and talk read, listen to music, go to the it out with them.” gym, run, or take catnaps.”

Dr. Varadan: Dr. Winslow: “Students should have a “I like to play video games, take hobby, for example, an walks with my dog, play games instrument or a sport, and get with my wife, watch TV shows or movies, or sit and do nothing.”

Dr. Akulov: “I like to go for a walk in

some exercise, because it really helps the brain manage stress. Exercise releases serotonin.”

Madame Laquidara:

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“Find what they enjoy most, designate around 30 minutes on it, something they love” Dr. Winslow: “They should do things that they enjoy and not think about whatever is making them stressed” Dr. Akulov: “They should have some intense exercise, like bike riding”

APOLLO 13 ANNIVERSARY

By Aarav Kumar

On April 13, 1970, the explosion of an oxygen tank on Apollo 13, a

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Oxygen Tank No. 2 blew up and caused Oxygen Tank No. 1 to fail as well. The crew immediately called Mission Control in Houston, and Jack Swigert said one of the most famous lines in history: “Houston, we’ve had a problem”. The crewmates then proceeded to lose two of three fuel cells powering the spacecraft. When they realized that the problem was too severe in the Command Module, they used the Lunar Module as a lifeboat, successfully escaping the spacecraft. The spacecraft eventually broke through the atmosphere and splashed down

books and had a deep passion for literature, similarly kindling a love for reading in the young Andersen. His ability to find escape in the pages of books served as protection from his feelings of inadequacy caused by his peers’ constant demeaning. He frequented the local insane asylum, listening to women tell fairy tales while

persistence catapulted him into recognition in Royal Theater and other bright spotlights, a proper education was still demanded of him, a direct insult to his socioeconomic status. Even as he kept kings and nobles company, he felt a gap between him and high society. The lingering ghost of his childhood of ostracization

they spun thread and yarn and spent his days listening to his

and teasing from his peers followed him. It was the same

father’s stories. The tales trained his imagination,

feeling of deficiency that led him to escape the taunts from

allowing him to understand the inner workings of imaginary

his classmates, the same feeling of not ‘belonging’ that

worlds and to eventually concoct his own works in the

the main character in “The Ugly Duckling '' experienced.

near future. A resolute spirit, an electrifying passion, and a

These feelings led to Andersen’s desperation to

U.S. spacecraft, threatened the lives of three astronauts on board

into the Indian Ocean. This mission is commonly known as a successful failure because even

and their plans of reaching the moon. Apollo 13 was NASA’s third

though the crew was unable to land on the moon, they still

gift for storytelling characterized Andersen in his

escape from the grasp of his childhood and to the Ugly

moon-landing attempt and the seventh crewed mission in the

orbited it and overcame all the challenges they faced.

pursuit for success. Andersen was desperate to climb his way

Duckling fleeing from his disapproving mother and

out of poverty and to forsake his childhood of humiliation

siblings. Andersen’s characters are always skewed from their

and inadequacy. However, the possibility of rejection, incompetence, and

original purpose and true identities, demonstrating the metaphor of a swan unaware

By Amber Wong

ostracization often loomed over him. His mother disapproved of

of its beauty among others who mock it due to perceived

A small room in Denmark was alight with conversation as women

his love for storytelling and his seeming lack of direction,

ugliness. Unlike his counterparts, such as the

chattered and sat at their machines, spinning thread and tales with vivid settings, eccentric

forcing him to find another occupation. However, this only led to a string of failed financial endeavors and a

Grimm Brothers, who focused on an academic tone and language, Andersen focused on building complex worlds and

deeper sense of failure.

Deeply intertwined with his personal experiences of feeling helpless and incompetent, Andersen’s stories offer an unique outlook on his troubled

emotional characters, speaking to readers through his works.

Focusing on the vulnerability of his characters, Andersen proved how character-driven stories will always reach a

feelings. Not belonging among his peers, rejection among his failed careers, and disapproval from his relatives are

reader’s sensibilities. Even after Andersen’s death, his tales remain timeless, living as a tapestry of creativity,

characterized in his story “The Ugly Duckling.” Even as his

storytelling, and human vulnerability.

Apollo space program. Since both Apollo 11 and 12 were successful, geological procedures to procure space rocks were prioritized over verifying the full functionality of the spacecraft. Apollo 13’s mission objectives were to perform inspection and sampling of materials in an area called the Fra Mauro Formation, obtain photographs of the expedition site, and plant the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package, a set of scientific instruments used to periodically record lunar data.

The three men chosen for this mission were Commander Jim Lovell, Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert, and Lunar Module

THE LEGACY OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON

characters, and devious villains.

In the room sat a lanky boy, quietly savoring the stories the women spoke of. The room would

Pilot Fred Haise. Each member undertook over a thousand hours

prove to be a refuge and the grounds for a storytelling passion to spark in a young boy named Hans Christian Andersen. Known for beloved fairy tales like “The

of training, honing their craft in piloting and geology.

On April 11th, the three pilots

Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Snow Queen,” and “The Princess and the Pea”,

were successfully launched into space. Two days in, the Apollo 13 mission was already looking like the smoothest mission in the entire Apollo program. When the

Andersen’s writings have transcended time, establishing themselves as timeless classics and ultimately revolutionizing storytelling. Born to a shoemaker

crew was around 55 hours away from Earth, they all went to sleep, but nine minutes later, one of the

and a laundress, Andersen was raised from humble beginnings.

Despite their family’s poverty, his

two oxygen tanks exploded.

father owned a small cupboard of

STAFF:

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