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Mustangs, Issues, Lifestyle, & Knowledge Ranked by the American Scholastic Press Association & the Georgia Scholastic Press Association
Inside this issue: All Things Mustang
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#MeToo
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Music Playlist
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Movie Review
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Travel Destination
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“Homecoming�
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Spring Sports
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Winter Sports
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Russia Investigation & Midterm Elections
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Table of Contents Mustangs Bulletin
Shilpee Kathuria
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Spring Musical 2018
Jack Abram
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Communication Arts– Bonnie Palooza
Emily Kane
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Prom
Casey Purser
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Valentine’s Day
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New Students
Noah Terpstra
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Casey Purser & Noah Terpstra
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Musical Playlist
Jack Abram
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My Bloody Valentine Movie Review
Jack Abram
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Travel Destination
Connor Samsky
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“Homecoming”
Billie Joe Armstrong
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MSA Tennis/ Track
Connor Samsky & Jack Abram
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MSA Golf/ Baseball
Casey Purser & Connor Samsky
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MSA Girl’s & Boy’s Basketball
Casey Purser & Connor Samsky
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MSA Swimming/ Wrestling
Jack Abram & Noah Terpstra
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The Russia Investigation
Jack Abram
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Midterm Elections 2018
Connor Samksy
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Issues Is Time Up on #Metoo?
LifestyleMorgan Grave
Brett Parks and
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Photo Credits Front Cover (top to bottom): ChicagoNow.com; Bahamas.com; Readybyline.com Photo Credits for Bulletin on opposite page: Nellie Jackson (Diversity) & Kate McElliott (Lit Fest) Captions for Diversity Day Photos opposite page: Top Photo: Nellie Jackson, Monisha Rallapalli Middle Photo: Mahlulu Fareed, Kavi Vu, Eric Khong, Eric Dozier Bottom Photo: Rafael Maldonado, Teacher Elke Silva, Jennifer Garcia Staff Photo Back Cover: Shilpee Kathuria
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Upper School & Communication Arts
Bulletin Diversity Inclusion Awareness Day By Emily Van Aken This year’s Diversity Day, held on March 8, was a wonderful event where the students at MSA were able to learn about many different diversity topics. Many people helped in making this day possible, including Teachers Nellie Jackson & Eric Khong, as well as students Casey Purser, Nate Foster, Emily Kane, Emily Van Aken, and many more. The students and teachers were very excited to participate and witness the many different seminars, and hope to make Diversity Day just as amazing for next year!
GISA Regional & State Lit Fest Results The Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) sponsors Literary & Music Competitions, generally referred to as “Lit Fest” for all independent schools in the state of Georgia once per year. These schools are divided into five regions to compete and are classified by school size. Mill Springs Academy competes in our region with the largest schools. Typically, about five other schools in our region choose to compete at Lit Fest: this year, on March 5, that included Atlanta Girls School, Trinity Christian, Heritage Prep, and Bethlehem Christian, as well as Holy Spirit Prep (which hosts the event).
All competitors represented Mill Springs well. As the Coaches, we are pleased to announce this year’s results. REGION Results in Black STATE (3/20) Gordon State College Results in Red
Connor Samsky 1st Place Spelling; 5th Place State Bryce Zimmerman
2nd Place Boy’s Solo; 4th Place Piano: 5th Place State Boy’s Solo Garrett Cutchin 2nd Place Impromptu Speaking; 2nd Place State Addison Monette 3rd Place Girl’s Solo
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5th Place Extemporaneous Speaking The Essay competition in particular was extremely close. Emily Kane 3rd Place Rhetorical Essay (Composite score out of 97/100) Kevin Kemple 4th Place Personal Essay (Composite Score 83/100) Matt Haverland 5th Place Argumentative Essay (Composite Score 80/100) Hats off to these hardworking and talented Mustangs!
Right Lit Fest. From left to right, back row: Jack Abram, Garrett Cutchin, Bryce Zimmerman, Kevin Kemple, Matt Haverland. Front row: Connor Samsky, Addison Monette, Emily Kane.
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Catch Me If You Can “Catches” the Audience Spectacularly! The Mill Springs Academy theater department has done it again! This year’s musical, Catch Me If You Can, was a resounding success. From its amazing choreography to inspired performances by Collins Losson and Henry Wallace ever y element was excellent. To gain a better understanding of the production, we interviewed one of the actresses in the musical, Addison Monette, who also recently played the female lead in the critically acclaimed short film: Rough Cut.
By Jack Abram
Above-Impressive sets! The cast dances to an intricate number. From left to right: Connor Doyle, John Hartrampf, Jack Buckley, Jack Hurtsellers, Collins Losson as Frank Abagnale Jr., and Addison Monette. Below left: Co-Director Jamie Fambrough (along with Kate McElliott, not pictured).
Jack Abram: So, how do you feel the musical went? Addison Monette: Pretty good, I guess.
Above: Audrey Henderson as Brenda.
J.A.: Who’s your favorite serial killer?
Below: Henry Wallace as Carl Hanratty.
A.M. Ted Bundy. Wait, no, Ted Cruz? The Zodiac. As you can see, this was a professional production that was well received by the community. I cannot wait to see what they do next year! All Photos Courtesy of Shilpee Kathuria
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Communication Arts: What’s Better than Bonnie Palooza? By Emily Kane
To the right: Bonnie Bergstresser and Erin Muehlhausen.
Above. The Ides of March! From left to right: Steven Slaymaker, Kaitlin Bolander, Aral Seckiner, Trevor Bush (Caesar), Connor Doyle. Below: Prepare the tie-dye! Clockwise, bottom left: Anna Soriano (face not seen), Kaitlin Bolander, Jeremiah Jones, Teacher Michael Adams, Aidan Reilly, Mamiko Tsuto, and Brennan Burstein (bending down).
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Every year, the Communication Arts community hosts a massive week of festivities to commemorate the birth of beloved history teacher Bonnie Bergstresser. The party, dubbed “Bonnie Palooza,” has a new headlining event every day, with activities ranging from a Pi Day celebration to a reenactment of the death of Julius Caesar to a Field Day. This year, the carousing lasted from March 13 to March 16. Typically, the schedule includes a full five days of partying; but unfortunately, this year the Monday of Bonnie Palooza landed on a school-wide break day, so it was cut one day short sadly. This year, the week kicked off on Tuesday with a Tie Dye Day, where students and faculty brought in white shirts so they could be “Tie Dyed to Amazingness.” On March 14, the actual date of birth for Bonnie, students are encouraged to bring in their favorite storebought or homemade pies in recognition of Pi Day. After lunch, a buffet-style lineup of pies is brought out and students and teachers alike enjoy a selection of treats. In previous years, other activities have also taken place on this day, such as a Pi Digit Reciting Competition, complete with a 3D-printed Pi trophy awarded to the winner. The next day, March 15, is the Ides of March. Students and teachers set the Roman mood by bringing in bedsheets to wrap around them as togas. A “Caesar” is also selected from either the CommArts Level L’s or the seniors, and the Level L’s organize a community-wide “killing of Caesar.” The previous year, Caesar was “killed” by water guns; this year, the students opted to kill Caesar by
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throwing marshmallows at him. Our Caesar this year, senior Trevor Bush, brought out all the dramatic stops for the community. After a dramatic wail of “Et Tu, Brutus,” he collapsed to the ground under the heavy weight of betrayal and marshmallows. Friday was a field day where students participated in relays and team-building activities whilst adorned with their Tie Dye shirts from earlier in the week.
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“I find it fun, although I’m a bit confused as to why there’s a week-long celebration [for a birthday],” Kaitlyn Bolander, CommArts junior, jokingly responded when asked for a comment. Bonnie, on the other hand, has very different views on Bonnie Palooza; she hopes to make it even bigger and more extravagant if given the opportunity. “I would love to add a field trip into it,” she said, when asked about plans for the Palooza in future years, “[It could be] a service field trip so we can give back to the community.” When asked about the overall community benefit of Bonnie Palooza throughout the two years that it’s been hosted, Bonnie replied, “It is a great way to break up the spring semester without interrupting classes. It’s a great team building week that bring the whole community together.” Bonnie Palooza shows no signs of slowing down in momentum, and we can expect great things from this week in years in come!
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Upper Prom King & Queen Reid Cohen & Elizabeth Goodhew
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So is it rare that one event can be filled with so much joy, excitement, love, and controversy at the same time. Wednesday February 14 was ValenFrom left to right: Nick Tate, Jack Hurtsellers, Collins Losson, and Bryce Zimmerman singing tine’s Day and for open mic. Mill Springs held a party organized by the Level L’s. Along with candy, flowers, and heart shaped decorations, the Level L’s had, for the second year, an open mic and a jar of Hershey Kisses contest. The open mic included students and teachers and ranged from a duet with Bonnie Bergstresser and Keith
Muma, to an extreme and controversial singing of Avril Lavigne by Jack Abram and Garrett Cutchin. Along with the successful open mic, the Level L’s held a contest to guess the amount of kisses in a jar, and in a clear example of the inner circle’s influence in the Mill Springs government, Assistant Principal Jaime Gutierrez, last year ’s winner, won the contest for the second time in two years! While the controversies were numerous, the Level L’s help another great party for Valentine’s Day and you could certainly feel the love in the air!
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Bryce Zimmerman and Gabe McDonald singing for open mic.
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Bonnie Bergstresser and Keith Muma singing for open mic.
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Where did you previously attend school?
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I’ve made shoe from scratch with my tanning knowledge
Where did you previously attend school?
Who is your favorite serial killer?
Dunwoody High School
I think it’s kinda gross to romanticize serial killers in such a way.
What is your favorite class? PE What is an interesting fact about you? I love jewelry Who is your favorite serial killer? Pablo Escobar
What is your name? Allie Goudey What school did you previously attend? Middle of nowhere, Montana What is your favorite class? Math What is you're favorite vacation destination? The most basic place on Earth. California!
What is your name? Ryan Rafuse
If a penguin walked into school wearing a sombrero, what would you do?
Where did you previously attend school?
I’d take a pic, because it’d probably be really cute!
Woodward Academy What is your favorite class?
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Nothing Who is your favorite serial killer? Reid Cohen
Pinecrest Academy What is your favorite class? None What is you're favorite vacation destination? Colorado If a penguin walked into school wearing a sombrero, what would you do? Walk away
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Where did you previously attend school? Hopewell Middle School What is your favorite class? World History What is an interesting fact about you? I started on the basketball team Who is your favorite serial killer? I don’t know, I’m not crazy.
What is your name? Gabriel McDonald Where did you previously attend school? Porter Academy What is your favorite class? Spanish 1 What is an interesting fact about you? I am a musician. I like to write and sing any kind of music. I also love to cook Who is your favorite serial killer? Jason
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#MeToo Builds Momentum
Every movement has a purpose and the #MeToo movement is no exception. To some, the movement is a sign of progress for justice. To others, it’s a witch hunt with little proof to back it up. The #MeToo movement is described by its followers as a way forward towards speaking out against sexual harassment. It began after allegations from some of the biggest stars came out against Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein. These allegations led to many other prominent men being subjected to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape claims. While many of these claims lack evidence, it is common for
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many victims to come forward at once making the claims more trustworthy. So, with so many claims at once, why do some think it’s a witch hunt? Well, many of the people being accused are beloved by the public. This love makes it difficult for people to believe that the person accused did such an awful thing. A strong example is O. J. Simpson: many couldn’t imagine how someone who they loved so much could have been a murderer. But, at some point, you have to look at the evidence of so many women coming out. While it is hard for us to see our idols in a negative light, when many brave people speak out, it is hard to ignore. While not every claim is accurate, if enough of them are made, we need to accept #MeToo movement is something to be taken seriously.
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So, the movement is starting to become disillusioning. Many companies are so scared that many men are fired if there is a claim against them. There are many claims that are not even investigated. There are many careers being ruined because of the movement. Actor Liam Neeson related the story of his friend and colleague that patted a girl on the shoulder to be comforting at a time when she was let go from her job. Months later he got an email saying that he was being accused of sexual assault by the same women. Unfortunately, these incidents may seem rare, but they are not. The movement has also not yet defined what sexual harassment is. Is cat-calling sexual harassment? Is touching someone on the shoulder now sexual harassment? The #MeToo movement also claims to want to provide women with equal rights to men. Women have the same exact rights as men and in come cases, women actually have more rights than men, particularly in cases of child custody. Women also have the right to be caregivers in a divorce more than men. When a couple gets divorced, the court is more likely to assume that the mother should be the primary caregiver.
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The #MeToo movement started the same way Black Lives Matter did, with everybody coming together for a single cause. With BLM, that cause was to show police brutality against minorities. The MeToo cause was to show just how much sexual harassment and sexual assault is going on in Hollywood. Soon, both movements saw people join that did not help their cause. For the #MeToo movement, this is actress Rose McGowan. Over the course of the movement, Rose McGowan has been very vocal about what has been going on and she also does not seem to care that other people are hurt. Actress Alyssa Milano has been supportive and has said that Rose McGowan is very brave. Unfortunately, McGowan has said that “She (Milano) is a lie.� McGowan also claimed that Milano is benefiting off the movement and that is the only reason she is supporting it.
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In some cases, this movement has grown into something that is biased into thinking that men are the issue. I believe that everyone should be treated fairly and have the same rights. I also believe that there are women who do get treated unfairly for being a women. In the end though, we should come together and quit with all the nonsense.
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Valentines got you down? Going through a rough spot? Our resident edge-DJ Jack Abram has you covered. Here’s a mix of hard hitting tunes.
By Jack Abram
1. Silverstein - Your Sword Versus My Dag- 14. Newhaven - Madame La Mort ger 15. Underoath - When the Sun Sleeps 2. The Blood Brothers– Love Rhymes With 16. The Tony Danza Tapdance ExtravaHideous Car Wreck ganza - Rudy X 3 3. Tigers Jaw - Plane vs. 17. Counterparts - Choke Tank vs. Submarine 19. Emery - Studying Politics 4. A Day to Remember - Mr. 20. The Devil Wears Prada- Dez Moines Highway's Thinking About the End 21. The Front Bottoms - Father
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5. Hawthorne Heights Ohio is for Lovers
22. My Chemical Romance - Our Lady of Sorrows
6. Saosin - Seven Years
23. The Wonder Years - Melrose Diner
7. Silverstein - Aquamarine
24. Dead Lakes - Find Serenity
8. Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American
25. AJJ - People II: The Reckoning
9. Miss May I - A Dance With Aera Cura
26. Counterparts - You're Not You Anymore
10. Armor for Sleep- Car Underwater 11. Capsize - Tear Me Apart 12. Finch - What it is to Burn 13. Darkest Hour - With a Thousand Words to Say But One
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My Bloody Valentine: A Franchise of Wasted Potential
By Jack Abram
Of the holiday themed slasher movies I have viewed, My Bloody V alentine (1981), and its remake, My Bloody V alentine 3D (2009), are the most conflicting. While I do enjoy the aesthetic, attention to making sure the surrounding plotline of each is suitably Valentine’s Day themed, and creative character design for the killer, neither film feels like anything special. My Bloody Valentine (1981) is basically an entirely standard slasher movies notable only for being made in Canada, a unique killer (a vengeful victim of a mining accident), and having nine minutes of footage cut by the MPAA for excessive gore. Perhaps if the footage hadn’t been cut, the film would be noteworthy.
to emulate the mystery aspects of Scream (1996). It wastes the time between these scenes that advance the mystery angle of the plot by introducing some filler kill scenes. I’d describe them here, but it would only serve to kill the brain cells of our readers. This is one of few movies I actually feel I am dumber for having watched. This film is not even bad in way where it is enjoyable in a fashion similar to The Room or Sleepaway Camp. So, while I am usually a fan of holiday themed slasher movies, I cannot recommend the My Bloody V alentine series.
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Left: Poster for the original 1981 My Bloody Valentine.
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Visitors will want to jump headfirst into one of Baha Mar’s five pools.
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Baha Mar: A Quieter Island Paradise For decades, Nassau’s resort scene had only one true name. Visitors to the Bahamian capital invariably spent their vacation at the Atlantis Paradise Island, which is always teeming with thousands of youngsters there to enjoy the countless number of waterslides and pools. Those searching for a more subdued environment would have to look elsewhere for tropical getaways. The Baha Mar is the newest asset to the Nassau skyline. Guests enter the resort by driving through a massive gate, where a bellhop greets them and leads them to their hotel room. From there, the adventure truly begins. Virtually every guest makes a beeline past the slot machines and card table of the resort’s casino to enjoy the Bahamian coastline. The tropical sun is always shining in a perfectly blue sky and the waters, located at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Due to its narrowness, one could walk end-to-end across the beach in a matter of minutes. When one jumps into the sapphire-blue water, they are instantly greeted by the most refreshing bath Mother Nature can provide. Although the beach is Baha Mar’s prime attraction, it is by no means the only thing to do. After enjoying the Caribbean sun, Vegas-style gambling awaits visitors. For Baha Mar’s most exclusive guests, the card-table experience is incomparable. Gold-felted tables fill the private rooms for the guests referred to as high rollers. A friendly and vibrant dealer supervises each blackjack game. A minifridge is always stocked with the player’s favorite drinks, and a speaker is always playing the player’s favorite jams. There is something for the more laid back and sophisticated traveler at Baha Mar.
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Sushi bar Katsuya is one of Baha Mar’s several options for upscale dining. Courtesy Twitter
Perhaps Baha Mar’s leading draw is its casino and gambling tables.
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Due to a scheduling error, our intrepid reporter was unable to complete her article on MSA’s Homecoming event. In our journalistic wisdom, we decided that the opportunity to pass along to you, the reader, a classic ditty cleverly titled “Homecoming,” was too serendipitous to dismiss. Please enjoy the following song selection from pop-punk band Green Day. I promise you will not feel totally bereft of our own enjoyable “Homecoming” ceremonies and festivities. Consider it an ode if you will...
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[Part 1: The Death of St. Jimmy] My heart is beating from me I am standing all alone Please call me only if you are coming home Waste another year flies by Waste a night or two You taught me how to live In the streets of shame Where you've lost your dreams in the rain There's no signs of hope The stems and seeds of the last of the dope There's a glow of light The St. Jimmy is the spark in the night Bearing gifts and trust The fixture in the city of lust What the hell's your name? What's your pleasure and what is your pain? Do you dream too much? Do you think what you need is a crutch? In the crowd of pain St. Jimmy comes without any shame He says “we're *messed up, but we're not the same And Mom and Dad are the ones you can blame" [Part 2: East 12th St.]
I got a kid in New York I got a kid in the Bay I haven't drank or smoked nothing In over 22 days (Don't want to be an American idiot) So get off my case Off of my case Off of my case! [Part 5: We're Coming Home Again] Here they come marching down the street Like a desperation murmur of a heart beat Coming back from the edge of town Underneath their feet The time has come and it's going nowhere Nobody ever said that life was fair now Go-carts and guns are treasures they will bear In the summer heat The world is spinning 'round and 'round out of control again From the 7-11 to the fear of breaking down So send my love a letterbomb And visit me in hell We're the ones going Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again I started *heckin' running As soon as my feet touched ground We're back in the barrio But to you and me, that's Jingle Town, it's... Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again Home We're coming home again (You get the picture)
*Not included due too many naughty words: Not 3 C’s! [Part 3: Nobody Likes You] I fell asleep while watching Spike TV After 10 cups of coffee, and you're still not here Dreaming of a song, but something went wrong And you can't tell anyone, cause no one's here Left me here alone and I should have stayed home After 10 cups of coffee I'm thinking (where'd you go?) Nobody likes you, everyone left you (where'd you go?) They're all out without you havin' fun (where'd you go?) Everyone left you, nobody likes you (where'd you go?) They're all out without you havin' fun (where'd you go..go..go..go..) Geeze...Ha.. [Part 4: Rock and Roll Girlfriend] I got a rock and roll band I got a rock and roll life I got a rock and roll girlfriend And another ex-wife I got a rock and roll house I got a rock and roll car I play the 8stuff out the drums And I can play the guitar
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MSA tennis capped off its AAC season by traveling to Cottage for a series of matches. Several Mustangs competed in the boys’ singles bracket. Sean Martin won his first match 8-4 over Andrew Dorsey of Cottage. Nick Kiely took the boys’ singles title by defeating fellow Mustang Richard Hall 8-5 in the final. This result qualifies Kiely for state. Richard Hall and Nick Kiely became AAC boys’ double champions by defeating Sasha Torri and Andrew Donaldson of Cottage eight games to three. Alli Kogoy prevailed over Cottage’s Natalie Yager in the girls’ singles final 8-1. When asked about her thoughts of the team’s season, Coach Vaidehi Rallapalli said that the Mustangs “had a very busy but a fun and wonderful tennis season in the midst of cold weather and some pleasant and sunny days.”
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MSA Track Wrap-Up 2018 Coached by Angela White and Lisa Imsand, MSA Tr ack has had massive successes this season. Angela herself said that she was super By Jack Abram proud of the entire team for the amazing job they’ve done as they prepare to depart for Regionals, and that this has so far been the #bestseasonever. The track team is composed of Mat Campbell, Jody Cleveland, Peter Cook, Quinton Day, Jacobi Garrett, Tyler Goodwin, Alexandra Goudey, Bailey Grunwald, Michael Healey, Siobhan Hightower, Ella Jensen, Jonathan Jeter, Christian Kelm, Zachary Smith, and Megan Suarez. Angela has high hopes for the team, and they did not disappoint at Regionals or State! 16
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MSA Baseball Wrap-Up 2018 By Connor Samsky
This season was another successful one for Mill Springs baseball. The Mustangs entered the AAC Championship with a 2-3 record. The year began with MSA suffering a 12-1 defeat to Cottage. The Mustangs followed this with a 16-0 loss against Cottage. The Mustangs overcame these setbacks with consecutive 20-5 and 1-0 victories against Howard. Taylor Mallady helped in the former game by scoring three runs. MSA finished the regular season in second place to qualify for the AAC Championship against Cottage, where the Mustangs lost 14 to 3. “This year was a year full of improvement. We had one win; we made it to the championship. We lost, but we had a hard fight. I will miss this team” says senior first and third baseman Noah Terpstra. The Mustangs will be set to set to vie for the AAC crown in 2019. Top row (left to right): Ethan Stroup, Taylor Mallady, Noah Terpstra, Reid Cohen, Jackson Wickley, CJ Espinosa, Ryan Rafuse, Mark Wutschel, and Aaron Breitkopf Bottom row: Jacob Beck, Jack Holt, Coach Greg Bodeep, Coach Brad Smallwood, Coach Phil Hanson, Evan Sycks , Ryan Lanzo, and Cooper Casdia
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MSA Girl’s Basketball Wrap-Up 2018
By Casey Purser
The girls’ basketball team had another amazing season this year. Coaches Phil Hanson and Brad Smallwood coached this year. Coach Phil described the season in this quote, “The 2018 Varsity Girls Basketball Team is a true gift from God. Carly Mulligan, Camille Michael, Tatum Gordon, Madison Taylor, Emily Hyman, Elena Cardozo, and Luisa Gorgoll came to wor k every day ready to work. We improved and are on the rise.” The girls’ basketball team came in fourth in the AAC championship with the final game coming down to wire. Top row (left to right): Camille Michael, Carly Mulligan, Elena Cardozo, Madison Taylor, and Tatum Gordon
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MSA Boy’s Basketball By Connor Samsky
Wrap-up 2018
This season, MSA boys’ basketball capped off its 2017-18 season with a 2-9 record, good for a fourth-place in the league’s regular season standings. Ethan Maeroff averaged 17.6 points per game to lead the Mustangs in the statistic. The year began on November 3 with a 60-34 victory over Center Academy. The Mustangs lost their following game to AASD 56-29. The Mustangs qualified for the AAC playoffs as a fourth seed. The Mustangs defeated Center Academy 64-27 in a play-in game to advance to the semifinals, where they suffered a 75-33 defeat to undefeated Howard. The season ended with a 46-33 defeat in the consolation game against Cottage. Ethan Maeroff was the Mustangs’ sole representative at the AAC All-Star Game,” says Assistant Coach Brad Smallwood. 18
Top row (left to right): Ryan Rafuse, Ethan Maeroff, Reid Cohen, Nick Kiely, Jackson Wickley, Jack Hurtsellers, Reese Bentley, Vijay Shah, and Richard Hall Bottom row: Tyler Goodwyn, Coach Brad Smallwood, Yates Smith, Coach Phil Hanson, and Taylor Mallady
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MSA Swimming Wrap-Up 2018
The Mill Springs Academy Swim team, coached by Josh Hersko and Michael Griffith, has ended yet another successful season. For the third time, the Mustangs Swim team has achieved the AAC Championship title. The Swim Team, composed of Katherine Adair, Jack Buckley, Lilliana Coco, Connor Doyle, Nate Foster, Daniel Garguilo, John Hartrampf, Andrew Horton, George Klein, Andrew Liban, Hailey Lober, Drew Maichle, Luke Mc Coin, Mason Ogryzek, José Olivieri, Hannah Rae, Cole Reed, Wayne Reid, Stephanie Schneider, Zachary Smith, Reese Urban, and Jackson Wickley. Most of the team membership returned from last year. The team, who achieved a team score of 235 at the AAC championships, won overall for the third time in a row. Members hope to continue the streak next year. Top row (left to right): Drew Horton, Connor Doyle, Zach Smith, Daniel Garguilo, Jose Olivieri, Cole Reed, Trey Reid, Drew Maichle, and George Klein Middle row: Michael Mendoza, Logan Vladick, Luke Mc Coin, John Hartrampf, Jack Buckley, Mason Ogryzek, Andrew Buchberger, Andrew Liban, and Noah Velasco
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MSA Wrestling Wrap-Up 2018 By Noah Terpstra
The Mill Springs Mustangs wrestling team just finished up another fantastic season. They were led by Head Coach John Hanrahan. As usual, MSA got placed at state and got medals. Tyler Lillard, an 8th grader, beat a senior from Bulloch Academy and placed first in state! Senior wrestler Jake Martin said “It was one heck of a season, despite my soft tissue shoulder injury this year.”
Top row (left to right): Zach Porter, Jake Martin, Michael Healey, Channing Allen, Max Kaufman, Cayden Harris, and Tyler Lillard Bottom row: Alex Singer, Smith Hill, Abigail Kalden, and Adriano Hagedorn
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On March 2nd, 2017, Senator Ted Cruz appeared on Morning Joe and claimed that accusations being made about Attorney General Jeff Sessions meeting with the Russian Ambassador with the United States as being a “nothing burger”. However, this nothing burger has had far reaching and lastvox.com ing political and legal consequences for the Trump Administration, which has been accused of collusion with Russia in order to influence the results of the 2016 Presidential Election. Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, was The investigation into the brought on as Trump’s National Security Advisor. alleged collusion was already Flynn, who had been forced to resign from the DIA ongoing when it was revealed due to his mismanagement and lies to superiors, had attended a dinner party arranged by RT (A Russian that Sessions had met with the State Owned news agency) on December 10th, ambassador, and when US Intel2015, during which he sat next to Russian President ligence intercepts showed Paul Manafort that policy matters were Vladimir Putin. Flynn’s actions were so startling discussed during the meeting, Sessions recused in government circles that during former President Obama’s meeting with then Pr esident-Elect himself from overseeing the investigation. After this recusal, Trump proceeded to fire the Director of the Trump, Obama allegedly warned Trump not to hire FBI, James Comey, on May 9th, 2017, allegedly be- Flynn. On December 1, 2017, Mueller reached a cause he was unsatisfied by the ongoing investiga- plea-deal with Flynn wherein Flynn pled guilty to tion. This set forward a chain of events that led to lying to the FBI about dealings with Russia. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein ap- Trump’s decision to hire Flynn despite all this facpointing a special counsel, former FBI Director Rob- tors is viewed by many as highly suspect. ert Mueller, to investigate fur ther .
While many claim that the investigation into At surface level, allegations that Trump’s Russian collusion is a distraction, a year and 22 incampaign had deep ties to Russia seem to have va- dictments later, the investigation shows no signs of lidity. Paul Manafort, Trump’s Campaign manager slowing down. from June to August 2016, was a top advisor to Fortune.com Viktor Yanukovych, the for mer Pr esident of a Russian-backed regime in Ukraine. Yanukovych was ousted from power following the Euromaidan Protests in Kiev, during which his regime killed at least 100 protestors. Manafort, and his associate, Rick Gates, have both been indicted by Mueller , from charges ranging from tax evasion and money laundering to conspiracy against the United States. Michael Flynn Manafort wasn’t the only one in the Trump camp with ties to Russia. Michael Flynn, former 20
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Controversial Republican candidate Joe Arpaio is a favorite among “America First” Republicans.
Incumbent Jeff Flake has declined to run in 2018, leaving his seat up for grabs.
Senate Race Heats Up in Arizona Across the country, millions of Americans will go to the polls this November to vote on the future of the Senate in midterm elections. Although each race is close, no seat is more competitive than the one up for grabs in the state of Arizona. Incumbent Jeff Flake announced that he would not seek reelection during a speech on the Senate floor in October of 2017. Although several candidates have put in their names, the race has unofficially come down to three candidates, and each will have an uphill battle towards the Capitol. Kyrsten Sinema is the pr esumptive Democr atic nominee and cur rent Congresswoman from Arizona’s ninth district, which covers some of Phoenix’s eastern suburbs. A staunch centrist, Sinema has championed both liberal and conservative causes. Sinema takes the side of the right on cutting business regulations and lowering taxes. However, she sides with the left by supporting Planned Parenthood and opposing a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Sinema has an excellent chance of flipping deeply Republican Arizona to the Democrats. Although the Democratic primary is a mere formality, there are two challengers for the Republican nomination. Establishment and moderate Republicans favor Martha McSally. Like Sinema, McSally currently serves in Congress, representing Arizona’s second district. McSally is a typical conservative, supporting the repeal of Obamacare and supporting the Republican tax plan passed in December. However, she crossed party lines by criticizing President Donald Trump’s comments on a leaked Access Hollywood tape in October 2016, when he was the party nominee in that year’s presidential election.
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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema has a good chance at flipping safe-red Arizona blue.
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Martha McSally is the choice for establishment Republicans.
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Milk. Mustangs, Issues, Lifestyle, & Knowledge Above: The Milk. Staff: bringing you an award-winning Newsmagazine. Very proud of these talented students! In front left, Lifestyle Editor Noah Terpstra. In back from left to right, Editor-in-Chief Casey Purser; Editor-inChief Jack Abram; Sports Editor Connor Samsky. Contributors, kneeling from left to right: Emily Van Aken, Paige “Jasper� Norris, Matthew Dalluge, and Garrett Cutchin. Not pictured: CommArts contributor Emily Kane. Below: Scenes from our chat an astronaut in the International Space Station, initiated by ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) & our own PreUpper Science teacher Martha Muir on May 3, 2018!
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