Vol. I, No. 9

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MAY 27, 2022

THE YELLOW PAGES BASIS Independent Fremont Journalism Club

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

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By Ariana Yi

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SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

By Vera Lin

Asian American and Pacific Islander or AAPI Heritage Month is an annual celebration that designates an entire month to recognize Asian Pacific

New York State Representative in Congress, to propose designating a month to recognize Asian Pacific Americans. In 1977, Frank Horton drafted the House Joint Resolution

Skin cancer is the excessive growth of abnormal cells in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin on one’s body. Caused by unrepaired DNA damage, skin

against UV radiation. Not only can UV radiation cause premature aging, it reaches individuals even when they’re trying to avoid it— such as

Americans. The term AAPI refers to cultures from the entire

540, which named the first 10 days of May as Asian/Pacific American

cancer often develops on skin exposed to the sun, triggering

sunlight bouncing off glass or water. A couple habits one can

Asian continent, recognizing their different cultural

Heritage Week. Another congressman, Hawaii Senator

mutations that in turn lead to malignant tumors. Skin cancer

pick up to avoid chances of skin cancer include seeking the

influences and contributions to the United States. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Daniel Inouye, had the same idea and created a similar joint

greatly affects an individual’s quality of life, both medically or

resolution. However, neither proposals were allowed to pass.

Finally, the House and the Senate

financially. Medical treatment for skin cancer creates substantial costs for individuals,

shade, avoiding sunburns, covering up with clothing, and using a broad-spectrum

passed a new resolution that

families, and taxpayers. In

Horton introduced in 1978, called the House Joint Resolution 1007.

This resolution proclaimed the

recent years, skin cancer incidence rates have continued to increase. Each year, nearly 5

same plan as the House Joint

million people in the United

Resolution 540, officially declaring a week during the first 10 days of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. May was chosen

States are treated for skin cancers with an annual cost around $8.1 billion. Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May is a

for AAPI Heritage Week since it honored the immigration of the first Japanese people to the United States on May 7, 1843 and the

time for us to inform others of the dangers of skin cancer and help save lives as well as people’s wellbeing.

completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, built partially by Chinese workers. From 1980 to 1990, each president passed annual resolutions for

There are two main causes of skin cancer: the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays and the use of UV tanning beds. Luckily, because skin cancer is the most

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, and eventually in 1990, Congress expanded the week into a whole month. This made May the

commonly diagnosed cancer in the nation, most cases are preventable. A dermatologist can treat the cancer cells with little

official designated Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month under George H.W. Bush.

AAPI Heritage Month serves as

or no scarring, and there is a high chance of eliminating the cancer entirely. Doctors may even be able to detect growth at a

a chance to gain awareness of past as well as present contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to appreciate

precancerous stage before skin cancer has penetrated below the epidermis.

Skin cancer prevention

the impact they have made on our nation today.

requires a comprehensive approach to protecting oneself

have significantly contributed to many parts of American culture and society, including sciences, medicines, literature, art, and more.

In the 1850s, during the California Gold Rush, a flood of Asian immigrants provided labor for gold mines, factories, and the transcontinental railroad.

Then, 30 years later, Japanese and Koreans began immigrating to the United States, joining Chinese labor already present in the nation. Throughout these years, multiple exclusion acts were passed, forbidding Asian immigration. Those who already immigrated kept their heads held high and still continued to serve the United States to the best of their ability. Today, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing racial group in the United States, and AAPI Heritage Month celebrates their ancestors’ and their own achievements throughout American history.

Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month was the idea of a former congressional staffer, Jeanie Jew, who, in 1967, approached Frank Horton, a

(UVA/UVB) sunscreen.

The month of May gives us the opportunity to share with others general information and preventative measures regarding skin cancer, allowing us to evade this dangerous, costly disease.

MEMORIAL DAY

By Katherine He

Memorial Day, a national holiday celebrated annually in the US, honors soldiers who perished while serving their beloved nation. This year, Memorial Day will take place on Monday, May 30th. On Memorial Day, families and loved ones of the fallen usually visit memorials and cemeteries, placing American flags on the graves to honor the courageous soldiers who sadly passed away to fight for a better and safer country. Celebrations, parades, and family gatherings are common events that take place on the Memorial Day weekend.

The history of this holiday dates back to 1868, when Republican General John A. Logan called for the celebration

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of Decoration Day to memorialize the people who had died in the Civil War. The newly proposed holiday was named as such because it was celebrated by decorating graves with flowers.

By the 1890s, the tradition of Decoration Day had been adopted by all of the Northern States.

From 1868 to 1970, it was celebrated every year on May 30.

By 1971, the holiday was recognized by Congress as Memorial Day, and the date was set instead as the last Monday of May. Some celebrations going on during this year’s Memorial Day weekend are: Annual Hillsborough Memorial Day Event: When: May 30, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Town Hall - Parade at 10 a.m. and Observance Ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

North School Field - Music Festival at 11:45 a.m.

Memorial Day Picnic: When: May 30, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where: Lake Del Valle, Oakland

CINCO DE MAYO

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Mexico, while it is a more popular celebration of Mexican culture in the United States.

HOW'S IT CELEBRATED IN MEXICO? In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are usually confined to the state of Puebla. Common traditions to celebrate this holiday consist of military parades and recreations of the original Battle of Puebla.

However, since Cinco de Mayo is not a federal holiday, businesses and schools stay open.

HOW'S IT CELEBRATED IN THE USA? As mentioned previously, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage in the US. In Mexican-American neighborhoods and populations, communities hold celebrations, with some of the largest taking place in Los Angeles and Chicago. Some commemorations include parties, parades, Mexican folk dancing, and mariachi music. Cinco de Mayo is also considered a large drinking holiday, during which people drink beer, tequila, and margaritas. The holiday allows for Mexican-Americans to celebrate the roots of their culture and identity.

By Bella Alcaine

WHAT IS IT?

MOTHER'S DAY

The International Red Cross was first created in 1864 by JeanHenri Dunant, a Swiss social activist, for the purposes of unbiased care to the sick and wounded in times of war. Later in 1881, the American Red Cross, a subdivision of the International Red Cross, was founded.

The first Red Cross Day was celebrated on May 8, 1948, after

Mother’s Day, a national holiday that is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May, is a day to honor the many contributions and sacrifices that mothers have made for their children.

By Sachit Parekh

the end of World War II. The date of the holiday, May 8th, is the birthday of the founder, Henri Dunant. Every year, this day is commemorated as World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day, which celebrates the hard work of all the volunteers who are involved in the organization and help care for those who are affected by trauma, underprivileged, and more. The Red Cross organization celebrates 7 main principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

Furthermore, the organization and its affiliates aid many of those afflicted by natural disasters, wars, or diseases. The Red Cross has been helping in various ways with the recent events in Ukraine by giving safe passage to refugees, distributing meals, and providing general health care.

One can celebrate Red Cross day by learning about the contributions of the Red Cross,

Cinco de Mayo, meaning the “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is a historical holiday originating in Mexico. The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 when an outnumbered Mexican army defeated powerful French forces. A common

WORLD RED CROSS DAY

Mexican corridos - long ballads about the tales of the Mexican American experience

donating to the cause, and honoring the brave volunteers who are doing so much for those in need.

Before the creation of the American holiday, traditions that celebrated maternal contributions existed in various civilizations. In Greece, citizens worshiped and held festivals for the Greek Goddess Rhea, the mother of gods. In ancient Egyptian mythology, annual festivals were held in honor of the goddess Isis, who became a symbol of motherhood after her display of unwavering devotion to her husband Osiris and son Horus. More recently, beginning the Middle Ages, several northwestern European countries such as Ireland and the United Kingdom celebrate Mother Sunday, where Christians visit their mother church or the church where they were baptized, honoring the importance of a maternal figure. However, it was not until the early 1900s that the Mother’s Day we know today was created.

In 1907, a woman by the name of Anna Jarvis held a memorial service at her late mother’s church in Virginia on the second Sunday of May. The practice quickly caught on in her town as well as neighboring cities. Seven years later, in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made this display of appreciation for maternal figures a national holiday.

Mother’s Day has evolved

misconception about the holiday is that it commemorates Mexican Independence. Instead, Mexican Independence Day is celebrated separately on September 16th. Interestingly, Cinco de Mayo is generally considered a minor holiday in

By Caroline Wang

over time and has become a day associated with giving flowers, cards, and gifts. The holiday has also raised awareness for Reenactment of the Battle of Puebla

Red Cross in Ukraine

feminist causes, such as the

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Mother’s Day March held by Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King’s wife, in 1968. Now celebrated worldwide, Mother’s Day gives people around the world a time to appreciate and thank the women who have brought them into the world.

UPDATES: ROE V. WADE

By Olivia Ma

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 7-2 decision in favor of Jane Roe in “Roe v.

Wade”, claiming that women in the United States had a fundamental right to choose whether to have abortions and most importantly, holding women as bodily autonomous.

This decision struck down Texas’s abortion ban as unconstitutional and simultaneously made abortions legal in all states overnight.

From the second Roe v. Wade was passed, groups all across the nation campaigned for its overturning, primarily arguing that abortions were morally wrong and unethical because the operation included terminating an unborn fetus.

Today, the surge to overturn Roe v. Wade is not only still ongoing but actually has the potential to make legislative changes. On May 3, 2022, a draft opinion from the Supreme Court was leaked, showing that a majority of the court would vote to strike down Roe v. Wade.

Over the following weeks, the court received much backlash from the entire political spectrum. Some Republicans argued that the leak was a breach of privacy and union within the court, and most Democrats opposed the draft as a violation of constitutional rights.

In fact, if Roe v. Wade does get overturned, then only 26 states would still allow abortion,

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meaning that around 11 states would hang in the balance and 13 other states would immediately put a complete ban on abortion.

This effect could result in backdoor abortions, which are not only illegal and risky but also potentially fatal. According to the World Health Organization, around 23,000 women around the world die each year from unsafe and illegal abortions, and 2-7 million women sustain long-term physical consequences from these risky practices.

However, the right to abortion for women is not the only right that would be at risk by

THE AP AFTERMATH

By Winston Gu

Earlier this month, BIF’s high schoolers took the AP exams that they have been working hard to prepare for since the beginning of the year. As students finally finish taking their final tests, they now have the time to relax and enjoy their summer break. Since the AP exams are now officially over, here are some of the students’ thoughts on their exam performance and how they would like to improve next year.

WHAT WOULD YOU TRY TO DO BETTER NEXT YEAR? GO TO OFFICE HOURS 7%

DO MORE KHAN ACADEMY 7% MORE PRACTICE 13%

LISTEN IN CLASS 27%

overturning Roe v. Wade. In the draft opinion, Justice Sam Alito heavily criticizes two previous Supreme Court cases: 2003’s

STUDY EARLIER 46%

Lawrence v. Texas and 2015’s Obergefell v. Hodges. In a 6-3 decision, Lawrence v. Texas ruled that same sex intimacy/relationships could not be criminalized in all American states, while Obergefell v. Hodges famously legalized same sex marriage in the United States,

ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE?

YES 33%

opening the doors for equality of all sexualities. Since both of these cases are heavily based on the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and are similar to Roe v. Wade itself, many citizens and politicians worry that Lawrence v. Texas

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and Obergefell v. Hodges may face the same fate that Roe v.

Wade is so close to facing now — getting overturned. While the

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draft states, “nothing in this opinion should be understood to cast doubt on precedents that do not concern abortion”, there are

Honors Society Chapter began this January, and the group of dedicated high school students immediately set out to service

recycling more. During the week before APs, the committee members prepared and presented slides on the current littering

widespread concerns about what overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the right to privacy, protection, and bodily autonomy

the community around them.

Splitting themselves up into multiple committees, the students each joined a committee that

situation at our school as well as actions that students themselves could pursue to resolve this issue.

in the future. The Supreme Court is expected to announce their official decision by the end of June as the nation nervously

focused on one major service area they wanted to pursue.

The Trash and Composting Committee set out to clean up

On the other hand, the Community Garden Committee sought to create a school garden, where students could tend to and

awaits any results.

our school campus and educate

enjoy their own greenery. After

By Christopher Chen

BIF’s first ever National

students on the importance of

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multiple iterations and repositionings of the planter box, the students filled the planters with soil, paper, plant clippings, and compost to provide the plants with sufficient nutrients. The result

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WHAT SUBJECT IS THE EASIEST? LATIN 18%

CS 9%

MATH 18%

was a small, aesthetic flower box, displaying the beauty of nature while also brightening up the mood in the schoolyard.

Our third and last committee, the Tutoring Committee, has been diligently scheduling and planning their summer tutoring sessions for a variety of subjects including physics, math, chemistry, and dance. The committee also reached out to a couple of

BIOLOGY 37%

CHEMISTRY 18%

WHAT SUBJECT IS THE HARDEST? CHEMISTRY 18%

in the first 4 months of our first NHS chapter while balancing committee assignments, schoolwork, and APs. We look forward to seeing what they can accomplish in the second half of this year’s chapter and in the many years to come!

HISTORY 27%

SPANISH 27%

HEALTH 10%

ENGLISH 18%

The school year is coming to

classes they took this year!

government in which one allpowerful leader controls the nation

popularity ultimately culminated in the March on Rome in 1922. As a result of the March on Rome, the

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National Fascist Party rose to power in the Kingdom of Italy, forming the Blackshirts, a Fascist paramilitary group. Mussolini also became Italy’s prime minister in 1922 after the march. In 1925, Mussolini became the dictator of Italy after confronting and defeating many of the other

WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST? BIOLOGY 10%

own system to unify Italy, he created fascism. Fascism is a political ideology outlining a form of

and its people. Many Italians supported fascism, and its growing

WHAT SUBJECT HAS THE MOST WORK?

PHYSICS 18%

philosophies present in Italy.

When Mussolini was in power, he kept inflation down, but he maintained his power by endlessly displaying propaganda and banning protests. He also cooperated with Germany when Hitler was in power, and in the Italo-Ethiopian War, Germany helped Italy take over Ethiopia in 1935.

By Ryan Liu

an end, and what better way to conclude the year than to interview the 7th graders of BIF on their opinions on the school

advocate for war instead. Other socialists were angered by

the Socialist Party. When Mussolini realized that he wanted to create his

MATH 55%

SUPERLATIVE CLASS SURVEY

Benito Mussolini, an Italian journalist and politician who passed away on April 28, 1945, is best remembered for his creation of the National Fascist Party. Mussolini started out as an anti-war advocate and socialist, so he believed in resources being owned by the public and that people should cooperate.

However, this all changed in 1910.

When Italy colonized Libya, Mussolini realized that the war could

Mussolini’s decision to support war, and they decided to kick him out of

BIOLOGY 36%

Trash Awareness Committee presentation

By Katherine He

bring about a socialist revolution, and this realization caused him to

local elementary schools to see if they could help tutor any students.

The NHS members have already accomplished so much

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PE 36%

CS 36%

Some may say that Mussolini helped Italy, and others may claim the opposite, but one thing is for certain: Mussolini will be remembered in history for his effect on Italy.

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COMPS SURVEY

By Vivian Sun and Ariana Yi The comprehensive exams were coming up for BIF's middle schoolers, and we wanted to ask some students about how they were preparing for the most important test of the school year.

HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOURSELF MENTALLY FOR COMPS?

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: EXPANSION OF CORPORATE GREED

By Amber Wong

“‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ Waves Its Wand, But Doesn’t Quite Conjure The Same ‘Harry Potter’ Magic.” “‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is so dull you might

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landscape for the film industry.

Moreover, commercial comfort

“A drab, gray dream, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is best forgotten.”

and relying on the audience's nostalgia from classic films inherently contradicts the ideas

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overused classics as well as directors who insist they can capture the flair of the original film. Of course, it is not unfounded that corporations with monetary goals desire commercial comfort, but it provides a bleak

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These are just some scathing reviews amidst the release of the Fantastic Beasts series. Its

Audiences already have a sense of comfort associated with the original series and know how the

predecessor, the Harry Potter

story will pan out. True great

series, a tale about a fantastical hidden wizarding realm, an orphan boy trying to piece

films have a quality of the unexpected, such as jarring twists or emotions evoked during the

together a fractured destiny, and

film to make the audience

a cunning villain set on purifying the wizarding race, has evolved into a beloved series. Boasting eight highly-grossing movies and

question their preconceptions upon watching the movie. It may be an uncomfortable deviation or a stunning display of the

collectively selling more than 500 million copies, the franchise has garnered a sizable and unwavering fanbase. However, despite its predecessor’s success,

unanticipated, but the film will ultimately strike the viewer as creative, unique, and special.

Originality is risky and is not guaranteed to have commercial

‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ has not amassed the same acclaim, criticized for its lack of ingenuity.

success, but it creates truly extraordinary content.

An excellent example of commercial comfort and

‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ is not the first of its kind and was created by a formula that corporations have

unoriginality is ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’. The film wasn’t created to extend the storyline of a wonderfully built

perfected for increased box office success. In the current industry, originality has no commercial incentive. Many films exploit original series and the audience’s sense of comfort towards them by

universe—it was to ride off the success of the original series to create more content for revenue.

‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ is unsurprisingly unoriginal. Viewers know that the

delivering recycled versions of original franchises.

Unsurprisingly, these movies thrive. The commercial success

villain will prevail because they’ve invested time into the original series. The unexpected isn’t going to occur because the

of these sequels leave many brilliant ideas unattended, and companies choose to instead pour money down the throats of

outcome of the entire film is summarized in the original books and films. Creating a story relying on audience’s nostalgia does not

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make a film good, it only shows the film’s incompetence to build a world beyond the bounds of its predecessor. Focusing and understanding originality in filmmaking will allow the industry to create media that positively influences the future of film rather than making it barren.

those who prefer a slightly lower or higher amount of sugar. The mango flavor is mellow with a hint of fruity sweetness and a sour tropical taste. The green tea is slightly bitter but does not overpower the overall taste of the drink. Overall, I enjoyed the Mango Green Tea Slush. It is reasonably priced, and I would suggest an added appetizer with

RESTAURANT REVIEW: MEET FRESH

the drink.

While boba is not my go-to

By Louis Lu

Pokémon appears more often and sports a higher chance of being shiny, meaning that it has a different color and is much more uncommon to find. The monthly event usually lasts for three hours, and a different Pokémon is

This month, Pokémon Go featured Alolan Geodude as the star. On May 21, players from around the world set out on an adventure to try to capture the stunning shiny version of Alolan Geodude during 11:00 AM

featured every month.

to 2:00 PM local time.

GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD

By Kylah Kao

selection, MeetFresh offers a flavorful and unique selection of drinks that I would definitely revisit in the future.

Meet Fresh, a worldwide Taiwanese dessert restaurant chain, serves a large variety of well-liked Taiwanese desserts and drinks. Founded by Dong Fu in 2007, Meet Fresh has rapidly grown and has quickly become one of the world’s most popular Taiwanese dessert restaurants.

One of the signature traditional Taiwanese desserts served is the Grass Jelly Dessert.

Hot Grass Jelly Soup Signature, is

Meet Fresh

a flavorful dessert that consists of grass jelly soup, small taro balls, red beans, and boba. Its polar opposite, the Icy Grass Jelly Signature, is an appetizing dessert containing taro balls, herbal grass jelly, and shaved ice.

The slippery texture of the jelly mixed with the chewy taro makes both desserts appetizing and addicting. The price of a grass jelly dessert costs around eight to nine dollars, depending on the chosen toppings.

Meet Fresh also offers a good variety of slushies, brewed tea, and boba tea drinks. However, their most popular selections are the drinks in the Slush Series: Mango Green Tea Slush, Mixed Fruit Green Tea Slush, and Strawberry Smoothie. The last time I went to Meet Fresh, I ordered the Mango Green Tea Slush. The dessert restaurant also provides an option to customize the amount of sugar added into the drink, which is perfect for

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From Editors

This is the 9th and final issue in the first year of The Yellow Pages.

POKEMON GO

By Julee Jiang

Pokémon Go, a mobile game that was released in 2016, quickly took the world by storm.

In its first week after release, Pokémon Go garnered more downloads than any other game on the App Store.

The game hosts many events, such as the Go Fest, Community Day, and much more. One of the most noticeable and exciting events that players always look forward to is Community Day. Community Day is a monthly event in which a specific

We must give a huge thank you to Mr. Betcher and Ms. Abdelaziz for providing us with guidance on our writing and placing us on the track to success. Thank you to Ms. Mangal for cooperating with us to create a comprehensive BHM issue as well as helping us print out each of our publications. We also really appreciate each and every one of our writers for creating engaging and meaningful content for our newspaper every month. Lastly, thank you, the readers, for reading what we put out every month! We've thoroughly enjoyed creating every single article and issue, and your support has made the experience so much more fruitful. For any students who are looking to join The Yellow Pages team, we hope to see you at tryouts next year!

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