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Volume 48, Issue 1

February 26, 2018

Smokin’ hot program shakes students; Science Honors Society introduced EMMA MARLEY Features Editor Grab a pair of safety glasses, put on a lab coat, and observe as the Science Honors Society begins to erupt into the 2018 school year. A committee was created to take charge of the society, consisting of Mrs. Patty Massetti, Mrs. Kimberly Harris, Mrs. Christine Jestel, Mrs. Kristian Jones-Knoll, and Mr. Gregory Murrell. Under their control, the school population swiftly

began to hear the news and collect everything that was needed for the process of applying. According to Harris, the committee looked for students not only interested in the science field, but academically succeeding in it as well. Jestel added, “students must maintain a 3.0 average in science and must actively participate in committee projects to further science understanding.” At least two weighted science classes must be taken prior to the

inductions to the society and at least one weighted science class must be taken each year after inductions. The students had to record what science courses they have taken, their approximate GPA, and their involvement in the school and community. The application also asked if the student has participated in a science fair or presented to a large group outside of a classroom setting. References were obtained from two current or former teachers

allowing the department chairs to get multiple opinions of the student. The application form states that the “evaluations should address your academic qualities, motivation, personal character, and areas of strength in science.” Soon into the new year, the committee began to look over and start selecting the members of the Science Honors Society. These staff members were not only looking for students that completed an excellent applica-

tion, they were also looking for students that they knew from recommendations will stay involved and meet all the requirements. Requirements must be met throughout the year in order to stay a member of the society. Students who applied and excel in the science field and who have completed their probationary projects to move on with inductions. The projects help introduce

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John Carroll student painting stirs controversy KAILEY JOURDAN Reporter In mid-October, Nicole Kanaras started painting a photograph of her cousin kissing her girlfriend at this year’s LA Pride Parade. Her intent was to include the piece in her senior portfolio which included other works revolving around the issue of social justice, featuring veganism, domestic violence, homelessness, women’s rights, racial equality and religious freedom. After being granted permission to paint the piece by the head of the art department, Kanaras said she completed the art and hung it on display with her other pictures. Before John Carroll’s annual open house event, the administration asked Kanaras to remove the work from her display over concerns that the work could “make some people uncomfortable,” according to John Carroll’s principal Tom Durkin. In an interview with Cry of the Hawk, Durkin, provided information about the removal of the work. According to Durkin, a member of John Carroll’s enrollment office asked the Art Department to remove the artwork, which was taken down. “I was not directly involved in the decision, but I support the action taken by my staff member,” said Durkin. Kanaras was upset by the decision to remove her artwork as she felt that it was contradictory to the lessons taught there. “[Teachers at John Carroll] tell us that Catholics are all about equality, respecting the value of everyone and that they must love one another, but the second someone shows it in a different way it’s not

okay.” the world.” Kanaras took her painting Durkin said, the “goal at Open down from the Art Department’s House is to make everyone feel main display and relocated it back welcomed. As a Catholic school, to her studio where she hung it John Carroll must abide by the up. The next day, Kanaras arrived rules of the Catholic Church and to school to find that her paint- the Archdiocese of Baltimore ing had been removed entirely. where there is ‘no flexibility’She said the administration later regarding how the policies are approached her claiming that implemented.” “[they] didn’t want it to be her Durkin added that “[the] infault if someone chose not to come cident ][artwork] was not a disto their school.” Kanaras was dis- traction to [their] daily operation appointed, and commented that if “someone doesn’t want to enroll at [John Carroll] because of a painting, why would [the school] want them there at all?” Shortly after the open house, John Carroll’s journalism staff released an article online discussing the matter. The article was shared over Photo Credit: Nicole Kanaras 4000 times, receiving worldwide coverage. in any way” and that there was Kanaras’ painting was put back very little student response that up shortly after the article went he was aware of. He concluded viral and the open house was that the most important lesson completed. Kanaras later placed they can teach about this kind of a banner above her portfolio stat- situation is that “we need to acing in a rainbow of colors “What cept and respect others’ perspeca shame it is to hate love.” The tives even when we disagree” artist said that her teachers told but that “the moral teachings of her that though “[they] agreed Catholicism will always be the with what the message said, that standards under which [they] now is not the time to be push- operate.” He says that it is simply ing buttons.” Kanaras responded “who [they] are.” that she “is trying to speak for Private schools follow a difthose who don’t have a voice in ferent set of rules than those of

public schools in terms of personal expression. “Since we are a school setting, there are things that are appropriate to explore and things that are inappropriate to explore,” claimed art teacher Mrs. Kathryn Humphrey. She further explained that she stresses the importance of a student recognizing their audience when painting or creating other avenues of art. Mr. Jason Blevins, another NH art teacher, added that he guides what he views as appropriate by this philosophy: “If you can’t bring it to school or do it in school, then it’s not okay to have in your artwork.” Principal Colin Carr added that decisions to pull a piece of art from display are made to “avoid a disturbance or disruption of the school process.” “Free speech is free speech- but that cannot displace order in the school.” As far as policies in Harford County Public Schools go there is “no line in the sand” as to what is allowed and what isn’t, said Carr. The policy dictates that art cannot contain any pornography, swear words, violence or anything that would not actually be allowed in school. Carr revealed that he is “fairly tolerant of a lot of things, but [he] must remain mindful of what could cause a disturbance within the school.”

When asked if a painting similar to one in question was an issue here, Carr said that he would have a conversation about what the message the work is sending and what the purpose is behind the painting. Carr added that conversations like these help those involved to be enlightened or to see the opposing side of the argument. He would then take into consideration how the painting would be taken by the student body and judge it from there. Carr explained that Kanaras’ painting was not anything different than what people can see in an illustration or in a book or even walking down the streets, but he acknowledges that what can be accepted by the student body of a school changes when a private school is in question, especially a Catholic private school such as John Carroll and the policies of the Archdiocese. “ As a school employee, we are to be protective of everybody as far as security and safety. Certain things that people say or write or paint or draw can cause issues that not everyone can agree on.” Head of the Art department at NH, Lisa Campbell, added that some things are better to be explored at a college portfolio level rather than high school. “There are people on both sides of the spectrum who will see things differently, and messages have the opportunity to be misconstrued.” Campbell added when dealing with “sticky situations”, it is at times best to explore these avenues on their own time or at a college level where these topics are less controversial and more encouraged.

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February 26, 2018

Helicopter parents pose problems, On January 29, four Christian pastors and one rabbi gathered in Bethesda to bless a lateterm abortion center. uptight parents create sneaky kids Late-term abortion remains vital procedure, VIEWPOINT

which is a device that can be installed in the teen’s car. Parents In 2011, the term “helicopter can track their location via comparent” was entered into the dic- puter or smartphone, set “safe tionary, defined as “a parent who zones,” and even see how fast the takes an overprotective or exces- car is going. If the car leaves the sive interest in the life of their set “safe zone,” the parent is them immediately alerted. child or children.” Now, all this may seem fine Before this, the term was looseand dandy from a parent’s perly thrown around, but come the spective, but from the child, it new decade, more parents bejust makes it seem like the parent came overprotective enough to doesn’t trust them. If the child the point where it was necessary was raised correctly, they will to define them in the dictionary know not to go 15 miles over the for the entire world to know of speed limit and not to go to untheir ways. safe places. Some may say that what these They will know their limits, parents are doing is necessary but when a parent is constantly and “out of love,” but others looking over their shoulder on evthink this type of parenting is erything they do, many desire to downright overbearing, invasive, challenge to limits. and makes the child resentful of This results in parents not the parent for what appears to be trust their child, as well as turna lack of trust. ing the child into someone who In this day and age, commulike to push nication the limits. has never When these been easier These kids have never expechildren reach to come by. rienced getting pulled over a d u l t h o od, Along with they don’t this new by the police, having to fend know how to age of techfor yourself, or simply even act responnology, a knowing what to do in a sibly or with whole new caution. This set of safety challenging situation. could lead to rules comes young adults into play. getting them“Don’t selves into more trouble than talk to strangers on the internet,” they bargained for. “don’t give out your personal in On the other hand, these formation,” “everyone may not be types of parenting techniques who they say they are” are just a may result in the exact opposite. few examples of what parents Children don’t want to get into tell their children not to do. Altrouble, so they don’t ever do though, some parents don’t trust anything, as well as the parents their kids enough to keep themnever letting them figure out difselves safe online, so they resort ficult situations on their own. to keeping a watchful eye over These kids have never expethem without the child’s knowlrienced getting pulled over by the edge. police, having to fend for yourself, Blocks can be put on the child’s or simply even knowing what to smartphone so they are unable to do in a challenging situation in text and call past a certain time. which their parents would take Other apps allow parents to see care of it. who their child is texting and When they enter into adultwhen, as well as letting them see hood and begin living on their their internet history and conown, they don’t know how to trolling where they can and can’t handle themselves since there go online. isn’t anyone constantly giving If parents are always watchthem limits. ing what their kids are doing, this can lead to them becoming Helicopter parents most likely mischievous and a skilled liar to don’t realize what they’re doing may be hurting the relationship escape punishment. When teens begin driving, he- with their child. There’s nothing licopter parents resort to watch- wrong with a parent loving and ing their child from a distance wanting to protect their baby, since they aren’t at home as often but it comes to a point where anymore, (i.e. apps and other new they need to be given some leg technologies), which makes it room. seem like the parent distrusts the One day, they will need to leave the nest, and in order to do that, child even more. An example of one of these they’ll need a good pair of wings technologies is called eZoom, and the knowledge of how to fly.

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Reverends, rabbi bless provider EDITORIAL

death threats. On January 29, four Christian The hatred of these doctors pastors and one rabbi gathered is fueled by conservative politiin Bethesda to bless a late-term cians. Donald Trump condemned abortion center. late-term abortions in his address They prayed for the well-be- to the March for Life, shortly after ing of the doctor and nurses who creating a new office meant to facilitate abortions at a clinic here and Photo credit: Michael Robinson Chavez for their patients, with Reverend Carlton Veasey asking God to “Keep them safe and keep them strong. And may they always know that all that they do is for Thy glory.” While religion, especially Christianity, has a reputation for being prolife, Rabbi Charles Feinberg explained that “Judaism has always said abortion is never murder. It may not be permitted, depending protect the rights of medical proon the circumstances — how far fessionals who don’t want to paralong the pregnancy is, how seri- ticipate in abortions due to their ously ill the mother is — but it beliefs. is never murder. It only becomes It’s clear that Trump and many that once the baby is born.” others have a lot of misconcep The clinic where the blessing tions about this issue, one being was performed is one of only four that there are tons of these aborlate-term abortion providers left tions being performed. in the United States, since being This isn’t true. In fact, accordoutlawed in most states. ing to the Washington Post, only The providers that are left are 1.2% of abortions occur after 21 hugely unpopular. Even Dr. Le- weeks of pregnancy. When they Roy Carhart, the doctor at the do happen, they’re almost never Bethesda clinic, had his farm results of poor decision-making burned down, killing over a or irresponsibility. In fact, it’s dozen of his horses, his clinic just the opposite. smeared with manure, received Almost all of these babies envelopes containing mysterious were wanted. The parents probwhite powder, and got countless ably had already picked a name,

Prom provides opportunity for uniqueness

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Prom season is approaching and everyone is searching for that perfect dress to make the night spectacular. However, this year everyone seems to have a very similar taste: Slit in the leg, deep v cut, and a casual vibe. So why show up to your “night to remember” looking like everyone else? Since every little girl can remember they have been looking forward to this night and has

News Editors: Bethany Birchfield Cassie Rickey Opinion/Editorial Editor: Darby Hyde Features Editor: Emma Marley IDR Editor: Maria Kropkowski Society, Students & Culture Editor: Cassidy Chandler Video Manager: Emily Miller Kate Meagher

heard countless stories of girls buying the same dress and ending up hating each other. Today, we have a social media page where every girl can send in the dress they bought, expecting no one will buy the same or similar one. However, this year you can scroll down the page and see a very identical dress in various colors repeated over and over and over and over again. So why is it okay now to be wearing the same dress as everyone else, while years ago it would have led to two very angry girls? Also, the dress everyone seems to be getting looks like it could be worn on a stroll down the beach or to the Cheesecake Factory for a dinner out. It does not look like

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started decorating the nursery, and were deeply invested in the pregnancy. Virtually all late-term abortions are done to prevent future pain, severe fetal abnormalities that were discovered late by ultrasound or genetic tests, or a health crisis for the person having the baby. Another misconception is the idea of “nine month abortions,” cited several times by Trump. There is no such thing in the United States. Jen Gunter, a San Francisco obstetrician, states that “at 38 or 39 weeks it’s always an induction and is simply called a delivery.” It seems that these late-term abortions should be the ones that are the most protected. It can be nearly guaranteed that the people getting them are getting them for the right reasons, and that they’re certain it’s the only way they can protect themselves and their children from unnecessary pain. One of the reverends who blessed Dr. Carhart’s clinic summed it up when he said, “The Supreme Court affirmed a woman’s right to choose an abortion. But before the Supreme Court did it, God had already done it, because it affirms a woman’s moral agency.” they’re about to go to a formal dance. In 2014 according to creditdonkey.com the average household spent $978 for the night and specifically $231 for the dress. If you’re spending that much don’t you want to stand out from others? Don’t you want to walk into the room and have your own Cinderella moment? Don’t you want everyone to be jealous of your stunningly beautiful unique dress? Go out there get the most beautiful gown you can find and let everyone else be jealous of the gorgeous dress you’re in, just because they wanted to be like everyone else and you had the guts to be yourself.

The Cry of the Hawk newspaper is published 10 times a year by North Harford’s Journalism II/III class. All editorials and viewpoints express the feelings of those on the staff and not necessarily those of fellow students, administrators, or teachers. Please do not hesitate to submit letters to Advisor Jen Chandler in room D207. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, must be signed, and may not contain vulgarity.

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February26, 2018

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Cyber day saves summer Vapid impressions on Valentine’s Day; EDITORIAL While snow days are loved by all, sometimes in the end, they can be quite a let-down. The ideal snow day is spent outside with friends in the snow, relaxing afterwards hot chocolate and just enjoying the day off. This may have been the reality in elementary school, but in high school, this expectation does not match reality. Snow days are now spent indoors, doing homework that is due the following day or studying for that huge test coming up the following class. “Snow” days actually turns into a “work/school day” before you even realize it, but unfortunately the credit for doing all that work is not rewarded. Even if students waste their day of fun working inside, they are still required to make up an extra day of school at the end of the year. Students who decided to get ahead on their work or take advantage of the extra day to study are (what it feels like) punished for something out of their control: the weather. Students have no control over what happens weather wise, but they still have to make up those “snow” days at the end of the school year. Schools like John Carroll have

Learning lessons from little things Photo credit: Staff photographer

ALISON GRAFTON Reporter Some things are just part of our everyday routine. Dinner at seven. Homework after practice. The dog stays downstairs. But every once in a while, things get a little out of whack. The other morning I was upstairs in my room. I barely woke from the sound of my door opening since I expected it was just my dad trying to let the heat in. But then I heard it. Breathing. Actually more like huffing. As you might imagine, I was a little freaked out, so I did what any human in my position would do: I opened my eyes. Inches away sits my seven year old dog staring at me. Right. In. The. Face. Layla was so close! I could feel her breath on my face and count her whiskers. You’d think that by the time a person (or dog) is seven years old, they learn enough things.

figured out a solution to this predicament. These schools have instituted what they call “Cyber Days.” On what would be considered “snow days”, these schools have their teachers send out assignments by 10:00 that morning, on Edmodo, and then have the teachers assign a due date for the work. Every student is required to participate in the Cyber Day, and in doing so, this day is counted as an actual school day. Therefore, no extra days need to be made up at the end of the year. While this day may take away the fun of a snow day for some, for the majority that do work on snow days, they feel relieved. Those students no longer have to worry about having to make up the days “missed” at the end of the year. With the Cyber Days counting as a normal school day, the days of summer previously scrapped away by the snow are now saved. Getting an assignment from a teacher and being able to work on it from home, while snacking and drinking hot cocoa, is much preferred over losing a day of summer. It’s the best of both worlds getting off and still having a long vacation! When you are seven years old, you wake up every morning and know enough to brush your hair and your teeth. You don’t suddenly decide those things are optional, and hope for dread locks and cavities instead. By this age, you also know enough not to put your hand on the hot stove, but do it anyway sometimes, just because you were told not to. At this young age you might even have learned not to retrieve your toast from the toaster with a metal fork. Clearly this will end badly for you. Even though there are warnings, we often do dumb things. Sometimes it’s because we are trying to be funny. Or even to make a point. But if we don’t listen to these small warnings, what’s going to happen when we try to avoid the big ones? Sometimes we do stupid things in hope for better outcomes. My dog wanted to go outside so she woke me up before she tried to get out herself which would have resulted in a torn up door. Also sometimes, these stupid little mistakes are ones that we need to make in order to learn the lesson. You are told to tie your shoes everyday but until one day you fall on your face, you may never learn the rule. Learning the small things can help in the long run with big problems. If ever since you were in first grade, you did your homework as soon as you got home from school, in college this could lead you to be more time efficient in your studies. From adhering to these rules, you may learn the lesson before something truly bad happens.

Cheesy couples annoy others Photo credit: Staff photographer

KATIE KETTELL Sports Editor JULIA BARSTOW Reporter February 14: for many this is the day to spend all day proclaiming affection for your “true love”, who you have been dating from two weeks to two years. While it’s a great opportunity to post a selfie of you and your girlfriend like it’s not something you do every day of the year anyway and caption it “my valentine”, we are here to tell you to stop. Do you really need one day out of the year to show off to everyone how much you “love” someone? No, you really don’t. You have every other day of the year. Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be anything special. Buying your significant other a gift strictly just for Valentine’s Day is literally like buying them

a random gift any other day. Valentine’s Day is the one day out of the year that let’s all single people know that it’s not okay to be single. Clearly you aren’t happy unless you’re in a relationship. It’s a holiday completely based on the belief that you’re clearly a miserable person if you don’t have a man/woman to obnoxiously hold hands with, you aren’t truly alive. Valentine’s Day is celebrated among several countries around the world, but in America we find that we have turned this day to celebrate Saint Valentine into a cheesy joke. Valentine’s Day has been commercialized to a great extent in U.S. It is estimated that Valentine’s Day is the major card and gift giving festival in U.S. As I’m sure you have noticed, days before the festival, markets wear a festive look of red and pink to lure consumers to shop

there. Not to mention every piece of clothing, store or box of chocolates, card and gift has pink and red thrown up all over it. For people who don’t like pink, I guarantee you that this is a nightmare, and it’s the last thing we want to see for a week straight. Pink and red are now associated with the world’s worst holiday. Two awesome colors have been ruined because people decided they needed to claim one more thing and trademark it with Valentine’s Days signature. Other normal, everyday things that have been taken capture by this awful day in February are chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears. Why can’t someone give us flowers without it having to be Valentine’s Day? We definitely want flowers more than once out of the year, and especially not the same day everyone gets a bouquet. Boys, here’s a warning. If you ask a girl out on Valentine’s Day, expect a no. That’s so cliche. We would rather be run over than deal with a boy giving us candy hearts and asking us to “be mine?” Unfortunately, we know that this year nothing will be different. Everyone will be forced to scroll through thousands of cheesy Snapchat stories and Instagram posts about how everyone has found “the one”. You can’t even go out in public without seeing a couple PDAing everywhere you turn. Join the boycott. We will be lying around at home with some ice cream and a good show, celebrating Valentine’s Day with our REAL true love- ourselves.

Calling all fellow hackers;

Embrace your cough Photo credit: Staff photographer

BETHANY BIRCHFIELD News Editor First off, I would like to apologize for my constant, loud, and obnoxious coughing. For mere mortals a head cold or sore throat can be tamed with some Advil and Ricola. However, it seems that my head colds are indestructible as they face every medicine known to man and still persist... It really is a treat!

I’ve been to the doctor two times in two weeks, and both times they sent me away saying “you have a cough”.... yes thank you for enlightening me Dr. Smarticus. Not only does my ridiculous cough hurt, but it feels impolite! In class I always try to limit the amount of times I bark so that I don’t distract my classmates and prevent them from gaining all the knowledge they can in a 90 minute period... but it’s physically a very hard task. Now I can usually see my sickness coming. From a mile away, actually. My medical history is a long and windy one as I have asthma, get allergy shots every month, and always seem to have sinus infections... so fun! I have no idea where I inherited this lovely hacking trait from, but to whatever great great great grandparent it descended from,

thank you very much! The sound of my strong wheezy bark should be on our family emblem! However, despite my sarcasm it really is possible to have a little fun with a booming cough that makes everyone think you have tuberculosis! For instance, maybe you’re at the movies waiting to pay for your $12 extra small popcorn, but the line is exceedingly long. What do you do? You let that cough loose and show your fellow customers that you mean business! Believe me, everyone will get out of your way and you’ll even make it in time to catch the previews. In all seriousness, to all my fellow loud, wheezy, hackers out there: we must stick together! Set your cough free (but always remember to sanitize).

Cry of the Hawk

February 26, 2018

Controversy in Nassar case: EDITORIAL Doctor Larry Nassar had it all. He was the man on top of the pyramid. As the United States Women’s Gymnastics team doctor, he had earned the respect of people in his field; people practically sent their kids to him every day. But Nassar was hiding something, a disgusting secret only heard in whispers for years, but now has come out into the light. 265 women have accused Nassar of molestation and sexual abuse. Some of the women are very well known, like Olympian Aly Raisman. Others have been outside of the limelight, but all were united together in order to take him down. Most people can agree that Nassar is at the lowest of lows. His sick abuse of power for years and years was not by accident. It was malicious and calculated. And the people who he worked with all let it go unchecked. The doctor is a criminal and should be treated as such. Yet, so many people were so quick to defend Nassar, saying the judge presiding over the case was being “innapropriate”. That she was thinking with her heart, disregarding the bench she sat on. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina tossed aside a letter written by Nassar. The letter was written pleading to the judge, asking for the testimony to stop. That he could not bear to hear what he had done. She tossed it aside without reading it. The internet became vastly divided, as it always does. Many

Judge reacts appropriately, Defendant deserves no mercy

Avenue would be a rude awakening to this fact. Judges constantly berate defendants telling them to sit down, shut up. Judge Aquilina was not being inappropriate, she was doing her job. The people speaking up for Nassar are the same people who didn’t say anything when Brock Turner, the Stanford Rapist, was only sentenced to six months for raping an unconscious girl in an alley. There is a reason they are upset. That reason is that you feel sorry for the convicted pedophile. A common reason for this anger is that “Larry Nassar knew what he did! He has to live with that.” But he really does not see anything wrong with what he did. He said, “What I did in the state cases was medical, not sexual, but because of the porn I lost all credibility. So I’m trying to avoid a trial to save the stress to my community, my family...yet look what’s happening. It’s wrong. I was a good doctor, because my treatments worked and those patients that are now speaking out were the same ones that praised and came back over Photo Credit: Olson/Getty Images and over. The media convinced them that it person cloaked in neutrality, and was wrong and bad.” that is the judge.” All that is left to say is this. While the statement made by Larry Nassar is a despicable perMs. Rachel Marshall is correct, son. He will die in prison as he we have to be realistic with the deserves. If a person feels sorry society that we live in. for him, because a judge was Our justice system was de“mean”, consider instead being signed to be unbiased for all people. But that is a utopian ideal mad at the fact that it took 265 women to share their stories that has never been real. Taking a walk into the Balti- about abuse to receive the attenmore District Court on North tion they deserve. people agreed with Judge Aquilina, saying she was correct. And technically she was. Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to the charges and in that, agreed to listen to all of the people who chose to testify. All 165 of them. But the other half of the internet said that Judge Aquilina was very inappropriate. They argued that the judge should not have been an advocate for the victims that testified. On one CNN television broadcast, Rachel Marshall, Oakland Public Defender said, “There is only one person in the courtroom who is not to be an advocate for either side. One

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Battle for bathing suit body wins over young people a daily basis. Girls and boys of today constantly think we aren’t attractive enough, funny enough, tall enough, or even smart enough because social media is raising our expectations and ideals on what teenagers should be in like this day in age. It makes me wish we were back to the days before social media, before we measured our worth with how many likes, retweets, or re-publishes we get DELANEY BOSWORTH on our selfie. Reporter Did kids compare themselves to each other as much back then? All it takes is just one look at Or did they accept themselves for a photo on instagram and all your who they are as an individual? Why can’t we see what others self-esteem drops. It could be of see when they call us “beautiful” a model who is vacationing and or “attractive’? Who gets to dewearing the skimpiest bathing cide if you’re attractive or not and suit but still looks flawless and why does it even matter if you’re you think to yourself, why can’t I not pretty look like that? to someone After that you barely you tell your Why can’t we see know? self that you what others see when they And why need to look do we care like that so you call us “beautiful” or “atso much? It make plans to tractive’? Who gets to deis so easy to change your eating habits cide if you’re attractive or fall into the black hole or your worknot and why does it even we call soout plan. Maymatter if you’re not pretcial media be you decide to completely ty to someone you barely and while there are cut out your know? benefits, favorite foods there are and live at many more the gym just negatives. because you We have become so obsessed don’t look like that one model on with the approval of others that social media. we have forgotten to consider if Then when you don’t see rewe approve of ourselves. sults after a few weeks of trying If we like who we are as a peryou give up and become so angry son and if in the end we are hapwith yourself that you don’t look py with ourselves. There is no like the girls on Instagram or you reason to ever change for anyone aren’t as skinny as the ones you but yourself. go to school with. At the end of the day, what you The pattern is obvious. I know look like won’t matter but who this because this is what I and so you are as a person will. many of my friends go through on

Super blue blood moon stuns billions VIEWPOINT The rare ‘super blue blood moon’ dazzled sky gazers around the world according to National Geographic. On January 31, 2018, a rare phenomenon occurred around 5:17am in the morning. This Blood Moon was the first blood moon in 35 years. Tons of citizens pulled all-nighters in order to witness this total lunar eclipse as the Moon appears as a Super Moon. It’s not very often a blue moon, supermoon, and a blood moon occur all at once. The sighting was visible more towards the Western United States, and all around the world (because it was farther east, the Moon was below the horizon for much of the eclipse) though plenty stayed up to watch NASA’s live stream regarding the phenomenon. The 2019 one will be visible in its entirety from coast to coast.

Perhaps we will all capture the once. According to NASA, a sumoment on social media next per moon appears larger than a year. “They happen about once ev- full Moon and takes place when ery 2.7 years, because the number Earth’s lunar companion is farof days in a lunation (new moon ther away from us in its orbit, the to new moon) is a bit less than the usual calendar month — 29.53 days as opposed to 31 or 30 days (exIf at anytime possible, go for cept for February, which a hike with friends and exhas 28 days, so a Blue Moon cannot occur),” reports perience cosmic occurrences Space.com. together. Perhaps you’ll bond During this eclipse, peoas much as the Earth and the ple were able to witness the glowing redness of the sun’s direct heat. moon due to the sun’s rays and the complexity of the moon just from the human difference is nearly impossible for eye. The celestial display was the most sky watchers to notice beresult of the Earth, Sun, and cause the Moon is so bright and Moon immaculately lining up. the maximum possible difference This eclipse was a brilliant way in the moon’s apparent size is of conjuring up the members of small (only about 14 percent). This occurrence demonstrates society to join together and witness this rare phenomenon all at how little we are compared to the

moon and this universe. Without the larger things orbiting our planet, providing heat and light reflecting off the moon, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to inhabit this beautiful planet known as Earth. Due to the orbit and quintessential positioning of the moon, many noticed the immense brightness casting off of it on the night of January 31. The brightness being reflected off the moon’s surface allowed the temporary night vision in which you could see your neighbor with from a mile away. This definitely assists our members of society in which have the vision of a bat thriving in a cave. Lunar eclipses only take place during the night time in which allows the human to observe such a phenomenon. Civilians in New York were able to see the moon entering Earth’s penumbra (lighter, outer

part of its shadow) at 5:51am in the morning whilst the timing varied regarding the states position in the United States. Blue Moons are called such due to there being two full Moons in one month although the blue in the name has nothing to do with the color. Quite ironic for a blue moon to maintain its original shade, right? The super blue blood moon unfortunately was not visible for everyone around the world but a majority of it received a cosmic treat. Everyone around the world shared the images they captured and joined one another for this experience of a lifetime. The media unfortunately served no justice regarding this eclipse. If at anytime possible, go for a hike with friends and experience cosmic occurrences together. Perhaps you’ll bond as much as the Earth and the sun’s direct heat.

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NHHS Sweethearts: Alums reminisce Kris & Jim Foster

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“My husband George and I met in 1980. George was a senior and I was a junior. At the time I was Susan Regan. George was a varsity wrestler at the time and I was the wrestling scorekeeper. He also was the aid in my trig class (Mr. Johnston). That spring we both played lacrosse. Back then, the girls and boys lacrosse teams rode the same bus to many games.” Photo provided by: Susan Petty

“It’s hard to remember the very first day that we knew of each other in high school. We were in the same gym class when I was a sophomore in 1989 and Jim was a senior. Jim was in the same class as my sister. We officially met at the graduation party that my parents threw for my sister in May of 1989. Jim was close friends with Paul Hunderthmark who – at the time – was dating my sister. Jim showed up at the graduation party with Paul. I was riding 4-wheelers with my younger neighbor on the day of the party and I was covered in mud and looked awful. He came up to me and introduced himself and we talked for quite a while. The next school day someone came up to me at the lunch table and told me that Jim had a crush on me.” Photos provided by: Kris Foster

First date “Our first date was March 14, 1981 and we went to the movies (Campus Hills) and Pizza Hut in Bel Air.”

Where are they now? “We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary July 12, 2016. We live in Jarrettsville and both of our children, Chris and Erin, attended North Harford High.”

Interesting tidbits “Meeting in high school runs in the family. George’s parents, Sue and Harold Petty also met in high school at North Harford. She sewed her own wedding dress during Home Ec class. They were 1955 and 1956 graduates.”

Rickey competes, Places 5th in national cow show AMANDA RYAN Reporter It’s not all about the golden trophies, blue ribbons, or champion plaques. It takes numerous hours in the barn, endless chores, regular exercising, daily washing, blood, sweat, and tears to raise a champion animal. North Harford is unique in so many ways--on main reason being the advanced agriculture program. Clubs, such as 4-H and FFA, allow students to explore every corner the agricultural world has to offer--from showing animals to growing crops. They allow their members to flourish outside of school too, as Senior Brooke Rickey takes her knowledge from these clubs to compete in showing her animals

First date “I got dressed up and he picked me up at my grandmother’s house and took me to the Rusty Scupper in Baltimore City overlooking the Inner Harbor. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. We were both very nervous but had such a nice time. We have been together ever since!”

Where are they now? “We have two children Jimmy and Julia. Jimmy graduated from NHHS in 2014 and Julia is currently a Junior at NHHS.”

“The first time I met Alex was at a Model UN meeting in Mr. Scarboro’s classroom... I asked Alex if he was going to the homecoming game and he said no because he had to power wash his horse trailer. I told him that was lame and he wasn’t going to wash the trailer in the dark so he might as well come. Thinking back though I’m not sure why he said he couldn’t come because he was in marching band so he had to be there anyway.” Photos provided by: Sara BhaduriHauck

First date “I went with his family to a benefit dinner for a non-profit organization... We helped out at the dinner...I think Alex parked cars, and I ran people’s credit cards at the end for the silent auction items they had won... I rode to and from the dinner with Alex, Anjuli, and [their parents]... The three of us kids were sitting in the back....That was our first kiss.”

Where are they now? “...We have been married since June 2012, live on a small farm in Delta, and have 3 kids (Lucy, 3; Wyatt, almost 3; Cora, 3 months). We still like each other most days.”

on the weekends. Interesting tidbits Programs like 4-H, where Interesting tidbits kids complete hands“Alex and I have known each other since I was 16 “I was a very active member of the choir when I was in on projects in areas like and he was 15... We influenced each other a great school. Jim used to attend all of my chorus concerts and health, science, agriculdeal as we were becoming our own people and bethe annual Musical Reviews that used to take place every ture and citizenship, encause of that we have a very special kind of bond.” year during that time.” courage students to take on proactive leadership roles. Students experience 4‑H the premier livestock, rodeo, and in every county and parish in the horse show in the nation, serving country—through in-school and agricultural producers and conafter-school programs, school, sumers throughout the world. clubs and 4‑H camps. Earlier this Rickey describes the show as a school year, Rickey won the East- competition where, “you comern Nations in Kentucky, then pete against cows from all over competing in a competition in America, Canada, and connected West Virginia a few months after. countries.” She ranked 5th in her One competition she highlighted class, which entailed three Amerwas the National Western Stock icans and two Canadians, out of Show in Colorado, which kicked 23 competitors. Placing 5th was off on January 6th and continued a big accomplishment as Rickey states, “I did really good! The Cafor the following 16 days. Photo Credit: Brooke Rickey This was the show’s 112th nadians are amazing and so by year running, which included the ranking so high I was just really The Cat in the Hat. Rickey states summer and on breaks and most usual line-up of rodeos, mutton happy.” that she hopes to show animals shows are on the weekends anyThe cow she showed in the in college, but since she’s going way. I’ll show again once I breed bustin’ kids, fiddle players vying for a championship and playing Colorado competition is named away for school, she won’t be more animals through college.” for fun, livestock auctions, Danc- Thing One, as the cow’s twin was able to show as much as she does To track Rickey’s progress, she ing Horses and a host of other named Thing Two, based on the now. However, Rickey reassures can be followed on her Instagram events. Established in 1906, is Doctor Seuss hit children’s book, that, “I will still show during the @ranger_rick2.

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The journalism staff will be featuring the videos on the announcements throughout the time of scheduling for 2018-2019 classes. The video projects will also be available to the public through this website: https://sites. google.com/view/north-harford-science/home. The Inductions for Science Honors Society took place on February 13 at 2:30pm. The induction was not formal and was seen as laid back to the inductees. In the month following, on March 19, Mrs. Dana Koll-

man of Towson University will be coming to speak to the inductees about the science field. Kollman is a former forensic services technician for Baltimore County who wrote a book called “Never Suck a Dead Man’s Hand.” The committee chairs wishes that Kollman’s speaking will help motivate students to further find an interest in the science field. Jestel adds her hope for the program “is to develop a forum for students to share science interests and ideas and learn about available careers in science.”

Students, staff save lives by donating to blood drive TANNER RUSSELL Reporter This year’s American Red Cross blood drive at North Harford was held during the school day on Wednesday February the 21st. The blood drive is a great way to help out in the community.. Senior Matt Erisman (SGA president) reported, “we will most likely be setting up in the guidance office, where people will come in at their designated time, you get your time assigned days before and you’ll have a pass. When you come in they verify that you are who you say you are and that you meet the qualifications to give blood. They then take your blood, give you something to eat and you’re all done.” Erisman mentioned there are certain qualifications that students must meet to donate blood. According to the American Red Cross’s website, students must be at least 16 years of age, and have parent permission, you must be above 5ft and weigh at least 110 lbs. Donors who are sick or have recently been sick, or if you are taking certain medications or have a history of drug use should not give blood. For those who have their precautions about donating, maybe due to a fear of blood and/or needles Junior Ian Ladenheim who gave blood in the past argued for donating by saying, “I feel ev-

eryone should give blood even if you are afraid of needles because it helps a lot of people who are in desperate need. For a lot of those people what they are going through is a lot more painful than a tiny needle.” Senior Julia Cameron also had this to add “if you’re ever in a situation where you find yourself suddenly in need of blood you’re relying on people just like you who made the decision to give.” She continued, “They might have had their reservations but decided to do good instead of being afraid.” Donated blood could be the one thing that decides if a person lives or dies in an emergency situation. This was the case for Joe Krause who found out that he had a rare blood type. “My blood type is O negative” said Krause, “it’s the only blood type that can be used by anyone no matter what type they have, its used in lots of helicopters and emergency situations.” While students may not have the same blood type as Krause, they never know who they could help with blood given. If students miss North Harford’s blood drive then there are still other ways to donate. Often hospitals and universities have times and events where people can give and if someone is really adamant there are local blood banks where they can go to donate.

DELANEY BOSWORHT JESS MCGOWAN JULIA FOSTER Reporter After superintendent Barbara Canavan announced her retirement, a search began for the new person who would take her place. Some teachers and students here at the nest had lot to say about the topic. Educator Timothy Pistol expressed his views stating, “I want the best possible person chosen. So they should interview from the inside [the school system] but it’s still a good idea to get ideas from those on the outside of the school system. We need someone who knows what it’s like to be a teacher within the last 10 years because teaching has changed a lot. I would like to see someone who has classroom experience or principal experience recently.” Pistol continued, “I think we are behind in terms of having one to one devices for kids. We rely too much on students personal technology which creates problems in the classroom. I feel if every student had tablets then we wouldn’t have as many prob-

lems as we do with students using their personal devices during class time.” Ryan Blosser, sophomore and active participant in NHHS SGA said, “I’d like to see someone come in who has experience in education but hasn’t been in it for a long time. I’d like to see new faces and people who are new to the harford county area but still know and understand it. I’d like to see people who arent afraid to have their reputations ruined. I want to see people who care about what the board is doing.” Blosser elaborated on what he thought desirable traits the new candidate should have and stated, “I’d like to see a candidate who is not stubborn. Someone who listens to people but at the same time is strong enough to not back down when other board members tell them what to do. They should stand up to what they believe is right.” Drama teacher Nancy Green reported, “We need someone from the inside who supports teachers, the work in classrooms,

and the arts. I just think that i would love to see testing out the window. Get rid of PARCC! Get rid of all the long test we endure that isn’t helping our kids.” Heather King, also a sophomore and active participant in NHHS SGA stated, “It should be someone who is involved and likes the students. I don’t have any expectations in particular except that they have more individualized learning plans for students.” Educator Chrystie CrawfordSmick expressed, “I want someone to come to HCPS that is interested in coming up with new ideas in terms of budgeting and spending. We have been in the same rut for a long time and it’ll be nice to have a fresh perspective and someone who is willing to make the changes that are benefit of the students in the system.” Only time will tell who the next superintendent will be. According to a press release sent out by HCPS on February 8, a new superintendent is to be appointed July 1, 2018.

D.C. Women’s March protests rights JULIA BARSTOW Reporter Almost a year after the Trump inauguration in 2017 the 2nd annual Women’s March on Washington took place on January 20. Millions of people marched and protested in front of the monuments in Washington before heading off on a march to the White House. All around the country in place like New York, LA and Seattle, Baltimore, Chicago and even around the world in Paris, London and Sydney Australia. Between the sea of signs and words of the multiple speakers on the granite stairs on the Lincoln Memorial, one thing was clear. The strong voices of every man, women and child shouting demanded a change in the world. Junior Kaleigh Sasdelli attended the event and said “it was really cool to see supporting what I support and so many people coming together to fight for a change.” Many marches fight for changes in government and equal rights and target change in certain areas of the world like, Saudi Arabia where women were first allowed in a sports stadium this year according to independent.co.uk.

There are also “sister marches” which are smaller marches that take p l a c e around the world. T h e r e have been a number of 673 marches so far with almost 5,000,000 people taking part. Many Photo Credit: Julia Barstow organizations have Junior Hayley Welzant also partnered with each other institutions such as SAGE that focus- went to Washington for the es on the women’s movement of day and said that “because there the 60’s and 70’s. They worked to aren’t many women voices heard upgrade old activism techniques in government it was really awesome to hear so many of them in with modern technology. There also have added women one place.” Some of the speaker’s present workshops into the workplace to help break down “how federal, were actresses like America Ferstate and local laws impact pro- rera and Ashley Judd and Scarlett fessional lives and to share tools Johansson. As well as the Presito help balance the workplace dent and founder of Rise, Amanda Nyugen. and home.”

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project Green, Gold Award breakfast; Goetz saves bees: Capstone New hobby developed Students achievements recognized JESSICA McGOWAN Reporter

Every year, magnet students at North Harford present their capstone projects. Many of these students have been working on their projects for two to three years. Senior Gracie Goetz’s project is about saving bees. “It’s about how varroa mites affect bees.” Varroa mites are a microscopic mite that is a debilitating parasite of the honeybee, which causes a loss of honey production. They are incredibly debilitating to large hives. She came up with the project topic with her mentor, Dennis Hertzog. They came up with a project in which she tests which treatment works best for varroa mites and how the treatments affect the bees. Goetz tests the treatments using sugar. “We do what’s called sugar roll test, which involves putting a half

cup of bees in a mason jar with a metal screen on top. You put two tablespoons of powdered sugar in there and roll the bees in it.” The sugar works as a dissolver on the grip the varroa mites have on the bees. The varroa mites are then spread on to a white sheet. Goetz just doesn’t go out to find random bees. She has a hive at her house. “I use the honey for eating. Like, I dip it in my pancakes.” she says that keeping bees at her house is pretty neat too, “It’s really cool because you can see on your flowers and stuff you can see the bees pollinating.” Goetz plans on going to college to study speech language pathology but says “I will probably keep beekeeping as like a hobby.” All of the capstone projects will be on display for the public in the spring, where all of the students present the research they’ve been working on.

The Nest welcomes newborn piglets MARIA KROPKOWSKI IDR Editor

On New Year’s Eve, the pigs under the care of the agricultural department at North Harford gave birth to several piglets that all of the Ag students are excited about. The first pig gave birth to seven piglets, however one was stillborn, one died when the mother stepped on it and one was a runt that died. This first pig gave birth to five female piglets. The second pig had its piglets two weeks after, on January 15th, and there were four born, and one was a runt, three boys and one girl. According to agriculture teacher Ms. Aimee Densmore, “this year FFA members will show them at the farm fair.” A senior Agriculture class had the opportunity to process the piglets with her class. They had to clip the newborns teeth so they don’t bite each other and they have to cut their tails in order to avoid them being bitten or infected. The class also had the task of castrating the male pigs. This process includes making incisions on the animal’s testicles and spray them with infecting spray, otherwise it would ruin the meat. The class also has the duty of vaccinating the newborns. Senior Natalie Mullen, whose class didn’t have the opportunity to do this to the pigs last year, says this is a “good opportunity for students who want to go into the veterinary field a chance to perform their first surgery and see if they can stomach what it’s like to perform something like that.”

Photo Credit: Lizzie Catrambone

AUBREY WILLIAMS Reporter Position Every quarter, teachers have the opportunity to nominate a student to receive the Green and Gold Award, which recognizes students going above and beyond in their school and community. The Green and Gold Award is split up in three different categories for a variety of student achievements; character, talent, and service to school/community. One of the nominated student was freshman Erin O’leary, who when hearing here nomination she said “I was surprised”. O’leary was nominated for the character and talent category by choir teacher Angie Jones because O’leary explains, “I have a really positive attitude”. Sophomore, Brianna Stradling-Harmison was also nominate for her talent by Megan Fries and Emily Johnstone. Fries and Johnstone explain her nomination saying “In the classroom she is an exceptional student who not only tries her hardest 100% of the time but also wants her classmates and peers to be successful as well.” She continues, “She will help anyone with anything when I ask and never complains. Beyond her skills in the Classroom Brianna is also an extremely talented artist during the first quarter. She went through some very rough times and it was evident that her art helped her through this time. She enjoys sharing her pieces and talking about them and the

motivation b e h i n d them. She is extremely grateful when someone takes notice and accepts every compliment with grace. We would hope she continues with her passion of art and drawing as she progresses through highschool and beyond that as a young Photo Credit: Jasmine Coates adult.” These stuwere being recognized for and dents are just some of the stuwho nominated them. dents in North Harford who However there at the breakhave been noticed by their fast the award was handed out teachers for their achievements. to the students and the reason The Green and Gold Award for their nomination was reonce ran by Assistant Principal vealed. Pawlicki’s committee has since The full list of all the stupassed the torch on over to Asdents nominated for second sistant Principal Stevens, Patriquarter includes, Austin Blakecia Massetti and Meagan Varga. man, Ryan Blosser, Cassidy However, Pawlicki said that, “It Chandler, Kortney Dongarra, [the Green and Gold award] has Aubrey Gehardt, Jacob Heffner, changed a lot in the past two Max Henkle, Sofia Johnson, Ian years”. Ladenheim, Riley Lavin, Ga To honor these students the briella Makowiecki, Shani Mcschool hosted a breakfast in Namara, Maggie Moore, Erin honor of all the award recipients O’leary, Dacoda Ott, Gabby in the library during hawk soar Pfaff, Abby Renzulli, Madison on February 14th. Schwarz, Ariella Simon, BrianPrior to the breakfast the na Stradling-Harimson, Emily students had no idea what they Walter, Hayley Welzant.

Hawks Soar helps a little more TANNER RUSSELL Reporter

Have you ever needed help with a subject but didn’t know where to get it? Are you too busy to stay after school for tutoring? Well fret no more. The National Honors Society is now offering tutoring during hawks soar. Students now have extra opportunities get help on that one subject they’re really struggling in. Every hawks soar tutoring will now start at 7:10 and and at 8:02. As to why this change came around, senior Lane Kavanagh (NHS president) states “it allows the students to get the help they need if and when they are unavailable to stay after school. It also allows the tutors to get more time in for the hours that they need for the National Honors Society.” He added, “this option wasn’t around before because this is the first year that we have required tutoring hours for each of the National Honors Society members.” There are lots of members this year in National Honors society and according to Junior Hayley Welzant this makes it harder to get the much needed hours. “This is my first year in the National Honors Society, and I don’t always have the time to stay after and help out with the kids that need a peer tutor,” said Welzant “and when I do have the time to help out the spots to help peer tutor sometimes are filled by other NHS members, this makes it a little stressful for me to get my hours.” When asked if they think that the addition of tutoring during hawk soar will make getting hours easier, Junior member Anna Racine, said “I’m definitely happy with this change. Before, I really struggled in the past to get in my hours and now I think it will be easier because I’m free during most hawk soar days. I also think it will allow kids who couldn’t get help before to get the help they need.” Before the tutoring change some students struggled to get the help that they needed because they didn’t have the time. Now this new change will allow students to get the needed extra time.

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“I am going to enjoy the talent portion because it is hilarious.” ~Savannah Dieter, junior

“I am most excited for the talent acts.” ~Taylor Cook, sophomore

I am excited to see the people I know being silly on stage. ~Lauren Palmieri

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“I remember being very excited in the beginning of my senior year to enter into the Mr. North Harford Contest. I had gone to three previous Mr. NH shows during my time at North Harford and loved each one. When the time came for me to enter in the show during my senior year, I already had my act in mind and had been practicing it for about a month prior. When the time came to rehearse the event, I really enjoyed watching the other contestants’ acts as well as participating in the various dances and costume changes. I think that my favorite part of all the rehearsals and the performance was watching another contestant named Jacob Gross do his swimsuit edition where he walked on stage wearing nothing but a blurred out box. The reactions were priceless. The entire experience made me wish that I had done more with theater in high school because I had such a fun time during the production. I was slightly embarrassed when my name was called as the winner of the competition because I wasn’t wearing a shirt and I am quite a pale person. Aside from that, I felt very grateful to have won and I was glad that all my rapping and memorization during car rides paid off. Seeing my friends reactions to my performance was also very entertaining. Participating in Mr. North Harford was a great experience for me and I hope it will continue to remain a North Harford tradition.”

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James Zangrilli, sophomore

Noah Dehart, sophomore

Evan Allred, sophomore

Wyatt Hauhn, sophomore

David Murrell, sophomore

Max Henkel, sophomore

Gavin Taylor, sophomore

Sully Ploughman, sophomore

Grant Scarboro, junior

Jacob Thompson, junior

Aaron Rogers, senior

Andy Griffin, senior

Andrew Lechner, senior

Tyler Roberson, senior

Chris Parks, senior

Garrett Thomas, senior

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2014 winner, Tyler Ziegler:

Mr. North Harford stands out as one of my most memorable and high school experiences. I got to act like a complete loon with bunch of guys and we all had a great time doing it. I think that e to make a fool of yourself in front of people, especially those u know really well, is a very important skill to have and let me I have had plenty of times in my post-Mr. North Harford career ice that. Life is way too short not to have a good time. Also, from one of this generation’s greatest poets Kendrick Lamar, Mr. arford taught me to always “sit down, and be humble”. After I ound out that my victory was only by a half of one point; which is ge margin. So, yeah, I won, but there was another person, (Alec that was basically as good as I was. Frankly, I thought that he ave won, and I was amazed that I beat him out. I would tell ent that is contemplating entering that they should, especially if juniors or seniors. Ryan Fochler and I still talk about it from time If you don’t enter, I promise that you will regret it because you all of your friends entering and having the time of their lives. I am looking at you Toby Ziegler.”

2010 winner, Ryan Meisel:

ating in Mr. North Harford was one of my favorite memories of ool. Not only did I get to help raise funds for a good cause and my hawks spirit, I got to dance on stage while wearing a bare utt and this was celebrated by staff and students alike. I’m glad he tradition is continuing strong and wish this year’s competitors all the best!”

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Student directors showcase Shakespeare performance New Black Panther movie debuts; DELANEY BOSWORTH Reporter

Seniors Abby Renzulli and Sammi Flickinger recently directed the winter black box show, “I Hate Shakespeare.” Q: What was your favorite part about directing? Abby: “The feeling of accomplishment when the show went so well.” Sammi: “My favorite part about directing was seeing all the elements of the show come together from scratch. It was really gratifying to see [our] vision for the show coming to life and making the audiences laugh and enjoy themselves.” Q: What was your least favorite part about directing? Abby: “The stress of trying to keep over 30 people on the same page. Sammi: “My least favorite part was the stress that was present

once we started getting closer to show date. People didn’t know their lines or we didn’t have all the costumes yet or any props to run with, etc.” Q: How do you feel about the overall success of the show? Abby: “I don’t think the show

...it was a tough journey and I loved where we ended up... ~Sammi Flickinger, senior could’ve gone any better. I am so proud of every single person involved!” Sammi: “The show was a huge success and it was a really good feeling to listen and see the audience’s reactions and hear all the

applause for our bow. It was a tough journey and I loved where we ended up.” Q: What makes a show successful? Abby: “What makes show successful is the people involved and since we had such a great group of people who worked hard and kept a positive mindset.” Sammi: “I think in order for a show to be successful you and your cast need to be one hundred and ten percent dedicated to it. You have to be willing to put in a lot of time and work into whatever aspect you’re involved in with the show. A cast that knows they can have fun but also recognizes that they need to put in the work.. there needs to be that strong theater family bond... the one that can be shaken a little but not completely broken if something terrible happens. It is so vital to the success of the show that if it’s not there, the whole backbone of the show goes to pieces.”

Going clubbing, Jurassic Golf in Bel Air;

‘Tyrannosaurusly’ terrific fun for families CASSIDY CHANDLER SSC Editor Take a step back in time. A big step, over 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, in a time known as the Mesozoic Era. Wish you could go back and relive it all? You can. Almost, that is. Take a trip to Jurassic Golf, an indoor glow golf and arcade, located in Bel Air, Maryland, and watch as the dinosaurs light up your night. Stefanie Cain, owner of Jurassic Golf, opened the family friendly establishment on September 16, 2017. Previously, she worked for corporations. “I was an executive and decided I wanted to work for myself.” Cain also commented that she opened the organization to give back to her community. “On January 3 (2 years ago), I quit my job and opened this, Jurassic Golf, back in September.” Cain sounded thrilled with the success they have been having. “Business is going very well, it is a little slower on weekdays but that is expected.”

This is not your average game of mini golf. The facility is dark with only black lights on the course. The ball and your club are fluorescent so you can see them during the game. The holes and the obstacles on the course also glow under the light, so there are no difficulties with it being too dark to see or too dangerous to compete. (Recommendation - wear light or neon clothes so that you can glow too!) Throughout the course there are many 3D dinosaurs that are glowing. There are also digital screens that you can see the creatures on, as if you were watching them through a cage. You will hear screeches, roars, and growls in the background making it feel even more like you were inside the movie Jurassic Park. But don’t worry, it is completely appropriate for small children and is not intense or scary. While making your way through the 18 hole course, you will be awarded tickets for certain tasks you can compete at each hole, like earning a hole

in one, or getting your ball over some of the rolling hills. At the end of your glowtastic night, you have the option to cash in the tickets you won from both the arcade portion and the game of mini golf, for select prizes, ranging from small prizes like candy to a basketball or such. Not only is the environment fun and exciting, the staff at Jurassic Golf was overwhelmingly welcoming and kind. They were scattered throughout the course to help you along with anything you needed, or award to you tickets. Overall, the facility is made for people of all ages looking for something fun to do when you are bored on a rainy day or in need of a great night out? Take a trip with friends or family and try out the new tyrannosaurusly terrific glow golf. Jurassic Golf is opened 12pm10pm Monday - Friday, 10am10pm Saturday, and 12pm-6pm on Sunday’s. Owner Cain noted that on Mondays, high school students play for a discounted $7, with their school ID.

Film smashes records, perceptions SAMANTHA STELTZER Production Manager

nal, or gurg addict which is what African Americans are usually Before continuing to read note depicted as. The stereotype that that this review will contain the hero is white and good and spoilers, please read ahead at the villain is a person of color and bad, is flipped on its head. your own caution! Here we have a person of col The Black Panther movie tells the story of T’Challa (Chadwick or, in a positive light, who is the Boseman) returning to his home ruler of a wealthy and superior country of Wakanda (an isolated country and who saves its people but technologically advanced and the world. It gives these kids African nation) after his father, self-worth and confidence seeT’Chaka’s, death to become king ing someone like them on the big and claim the mantle of Black screen and having toys that look Panther. That is until the crown like them. The woman in this film also is challenged by an outsider is intent on wreaking havoc and wag- deserve high recognition. Instead of regalling them to the back of ing war. the film, the Michael B. women are Jordan plays front and the movies vilcenter with lain, the “outincluding sider” Erik the buttKillmonger kicking Dora and gives MarMilaje who vel its most reare guards latable and refor T’Challa alistic bad guy whose leader to date. KillOkoye (Damonger turns nai Gurira), out to be a victhe spy Natim caused by a kia (Lupita mistake made Nyong’o), by T’Chaka. the sister of His motivaT’Challa, a tion for why Photo Credit: Google Images genius and he wants to hilarious become king and use Wakanda’s resources to help other ravaged Shuri (Letitia Wright) (whom is by injustice and racism is under- now my favorite Disney princess), standable but the way he goes and the regal and courageous mother of T’Challa, Ramonda about doing so is flawed. This entire movie is a state- (Angela Bassett). The powerful ment. While Black Panther isn’t women are perfect roles models technically the first black su- for young girls, as they have each perhero movie, Wesley Snipes other’s backs, who are strong “Blade” earned that title, this and smart, and just as respected proves to those who thought a as the men in the film. They, in big-budget film with an almost their own right, are superheroes all-black cast would fail - the as well. In the end, the movie is nine movie earned a record-shattering $201.8 million for the three-day out of ten stars. The movie leaves weekend and a projected $235 viewers on the edge of their seat million-plus for the four-day hol- with both nerves and laughter. It iday frame. It bluntly sparks con- was visually stunning with the versation about racial-divisions, city of Wakanda and the detail was fascinating. However, the racism, and colonization The film gives black children a final fight scene between Killhero like them to look up to be in- monger and T’Challa was satisfyspired by - he isn’t a slave, crimi- ing but anticlimactic.

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Roeder reminisces through recording videos; High school vlogs spark creativity, comedy EMILY MILLER Video Manager Get ready to like and subscribe to up and coming youtuber here at North Harford, senior, Gabrielle Roeder. YouTube has been trending amongst teenagers which has inspired many creators to pick up a camera and capture their everyday happenings. Roeder states that her vlogging career actually started on accident, “I would take videos and then create a montage and upload them to youtube to save storage on my phone.” Like any other teenager, Roeder got “hooked” on YouTube and was inspired and motivated by her peers to debut her own youtube channel featuring her involvement in school, shenanigans with friends, and adventure with family.

Roeder’s first thought when it recognize her amongst tens of came to vlogging was, “I thought thousands of students. ooh, I could do this myself and act Roeder states, “I’m planning like an idiot and make some fun vlogs and that’s how it originated.” The key component to any vlog is the importance of being very outgoing and willing to talk to anyone. Due to this, Roeder has opened many doors for herself, “When I was vlogging at the National FFA Convention, I was able to meet and interact with students from all fifty states through interviewing them about Photo Credit: Emily Miller their experiences at the convention.” Roeder also was able to meet on doing different kinds of chaland vlog with the National FFA lenges with my friends and vlogPresident of 2016-17, David ging my daily routines.” Townsend where he was able to Over the past year, Roeder

Green explores teenage struggle in new novel MARIA KROPKOWSKI IDR Editor

In his traditional style of bud-

ding teen romance surrounded by tragedy, John Green encompasses what it’s like to live with a disorder while navigating the trials of love, friendship, school, and the future. The story holds a spotlight on 16 year old Aza Holmes, who lives with many anxiety disorders and spends her days hunting for a runaway billionaire, a man who happens to be the father of a childhood friend, and a future love interest. Green allows readers to gain insight into Aza’s anxiety, and how most of it surrounds the ideas of the human microbiome. Her thoughts cause her to constantly keep an open wound on her finger, which is accompanied by the fear of getting an infection. Her best friend Daisy Ramirez and her friend and aspiring artist Mychal Turner help to keep her sane. When Aza and Daisy find out there is a reward for missing billionaire, they set out to find him. They start by sneaking onto his

property, where they run into Aza’s old friend, Davis Pickett. Davis and Aza quickly form a relationship that comes with many barriers. In this way, the story line become focused on Aza’s struggles rather than the underlying mystery of the missing man that caused it all. Aza’s disorder quickly becomes problematic for her friendships and for her new relationship. She is constantly stressing about the bacteria exchanged while kissing, and gets nervous causing her to reopen the wound on her finger. As her anxiety starts to take control, she loses all sense of herself and is admitted to the hospital. In continuing her search for the Davis’s father, Aza is able to regain some control and mend her relationships with her friends. The only questionable relationship left is the one she holds with Davis. Green explores the uncomfortable, and for some, relatable, topic of anxiety and the everyday struggle it holds. Aza’s thoughts are portrayed in a repeating loop and could be perceived to some as annoying, but for those who can

understand it may seem entirely too real. Each character holds a somewhat extreme example of personality, in order to show the effect that different types of characteristics have on someone with anxiety. The title itself, Turtles All the Way Down, may be confusing since the book itself has actually nothing to do with turtles at all. But Turtles All the Way Down alludes to an expression used when talking about evolution and the creation of earth. It refers to infinite regression, meaning the truth of a proposition requires the support of a proposition, which then requires the support of another proposition, and so on. So “turtles all the way down” applies to Aza’s thoughts and behaviors that she constantly feels, one turning into the other. The novels portrayal of relationships and feelings of a teenager have some relatable aspect to every teenager. Green successfully portrays the rawness of the everyday struggle for teenagers in today’s world, in an interesting way filled with mystery that will resonate with everyone.

has increasingly become more confident and daring in her editing skills and has uploaded over twelve videos ranging from FFA events to features with friends. According to Roeder, “The most enjoyable vlog I have created had to be my latest which featured my friends and I competing in a finish the lyric competition.” As Roeder’s vlogging became a serious occurrence for the senior, she states, her friends has helped her throughout her journey, “For my 18th birthday, my friends came together to purchase me a real vlogging camera. Now I can create high quality content with the support of my friends and family.” After filming, Roeder states

the hardest part about vlogging is the actual editing process, “Due to high costs, it’s hard to get the right app to edit the videos and get them all together, but I make the most out of using iMovie which works just as well.” After graduation, Roeder states that her vlogging career wont stop there, she has “big plans.” Roeder states, “I’m going to keep vlogging in college and create a day in the life of a college student and a meet my roommate video to keep me busy in college.” Roeder gains inspiration from experienced vloggers on YouTube, “I first got hooked on Jess & Gabriel then I started watching Shawn Johnson & Andrew East and not only were they entertaining to watch, but they helped me shape how I wanted my channel to be portrayed.”

Kit-Bag art creates smiles for miles; Koerber creates painting business JESS MCGOWAN Reporter Junior Katie Koerber has been surrounded by art her whole entire life. She started making art when she was in elementary but never got serious with it until her freshman year. Now Koerber is adding another aspect to her art; selling it online with her painting business Kit-Bag Painting. As a student Koerber has taken several art classes. “I am only in Advanced 3-D Design and [Advanced] Drawing and Painting this year. I’ve also taken Photography and Art Prep.” In such little time, Koerber says she has improved her art and she doesn’t intend on slowing down. “Next year I’ll be taking four art classes,” said Koerber. The junior’s Instagram page dedicated to her art shows a lot of unique pieces from a pufferfish teapot to different acrylic paintings done on all sizes of canvas. But her favorite medium is “watercolors”. The decision to start selling her art came a few months ago, “I decided to sell my art over Christmas break of this year,”

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she said, “but I was trying to figure out what platform to sell it on which took a while.” Koerber ultimately decided on both Facebook and Instagram. Most of her art is available as prints but she also sells original canvases. She has already made some sales to different people and even been commissioned to do a few pieces. While the name Kit-Bag Painting might seem like an obscure name to most, it actually has significant meaning to the young artist. “I named my painting business Kit-Bag Painting because there is an old World War I song that goes ‘pack your troubles in your old kit-bag and smile, smile smile.’ And that’s what art make me do; smile, smile, smile.” Koerber’s plans on continuing to college but wants to make sure art is always a part of her life. “I think I’m going to get a minor in ceramics or a minor in painting, and I hope to continue to sell my things on the side.” Katie Koerber’s art pieces are on her Instagram @kitbagpainting and her Facebook page “Kit-Bag Painting”.

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FAST FOOD F U N

Compiled by Cassidy Chandler

RESTAURANT

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Most meaningful words to members of NH L o n g e s t w o r d s E

Compiled by JULIA FOSTER

GREATNESS

IMPACT

Conrad Ogden, Sophomore “Greatness, it is the goal of everyone’s life.“

Sarah Ortt, Senior “Impact, your [impact] impacts can change someone’s life.”

FAMILY

Morgan Miranda, Junior “Family, they are always there for you.”

TRUST Gabrielle Roeder, Senior “Trust, you can’t love everything but you can trust it, like the floor and the ceiling, I don’t love them but I trust them to keep me safe.“

BEAUTIFUL Lauren Brandis, Freshman “Beautiful, everybody should believe they are.”

Definition followed by what students/ staff think the word means!

Honorificabilitudinitatibus“The state of being able to achieve honors” Mrs. Allred: “The state of being respected.”

LOVE

Tintinnabulation-

Erin O’ leary, Freshman “Love, it can be so many different things like family and friends.”

“The ringing or sounding of bells” Meghan Coyne: “The tint or color of something”

PlenipotentiaryKINDNESS

YES

Jason Ramsland, Sophomore “Kindness, if we are all kind to others then everyone is happy.”

Sully Ploughman, Sophomore “Yes, because it is confirmation.”

“Invested with full power” Andy Griffin: “That is when you have something really big stuck in your throat and it’s like ugh I got phlegm in my mouth.”

Buckminsterfullerene EQUALITY Jacob Thompson, Junior “Equality, it should be a right not a privilege.”

Learn some lingo; timely types of talking Compiled by DARBY HYDE While the phrase “fake news” has been around since the end of the 19th century, it’s gained fame being wielded by President Trump against sensational news perceived as damaging to his office. Fake news: false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting. The process of gentrification has been criticized often in recent protests, with many claiming it alienates the original inhabitants.

There has been a spotlight on native people lately, after the Sioux protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline and several cities changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous: produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment

The United States and other countries have shown an uptick in reported incidents of Anti-Semitic graffiti, bomb threats, and hate crimes, according to CNN. Anti Semitism: hostility toward or discrimination President Trump has been against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group accused of nepotism, as he appointed his children to various positions in his adGentrification: the process of renewal and reministration. building accompanying the influx of middle-class or afNepotism: favoritism fluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces (as in appointment to a poorer residents. job) based on kinship

Slang through the KAYLA NOWACKI Entertainment Editor

Trump and many officials in his administration have been accused of colluding with Russia to influence the election. Collusion: secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose.

decades

-An extremely stable form of pure carbon whose structure consists of interconnected pentagons and hexagons suggestive of the geometry of a geodesic dome Holly Norris: “ A buck that is a minister”

Quattuordecillion “A number equal to 1 followed by 45 zeros (or 10 to the 45th power)” Gina Lux: “It might be a certain type of muscle or medicine.”

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis“A lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica dust, causing inflammation in the lungs” Chloe Miranda: “Volcano samples.”

Antidisestablishmentarianism“The doctrine or political position that opposes the withdrawal of state recognition of an established church” Senior Fernandez “Against the ruling class, against the establishment.”

Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism“An incomplete form of pseudohypoparathyroidism, marked by the same constitutional features but by normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood serum “ Mr. Benson “That your thyroid is pumping out too much insulin because there’s something wrong with it.”

Floccinaucinihilipilification“the action or habit of estimating something as worthless” Grant Badders: “That is the fear of flowers”

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious“Extraordinarily good; wonderful” Jess Morris: “Good” Compiled by Olivia Becker

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What goes around, comes back around Karma

Reincarnation

Actions in previous states of existence, deciding fate in future existences.

The rebirth of a soul into a new body

Do you believe in karma?

Do you believe in reincarnation?

COMPILED BY Emmie Catrambone “Yes, I would say so [that karma is real] because I feel like if you’re a good person, then good things will happen to you but if you’re a bad person then bad things will happen to you.” - Jack Jump, junior

COMPILED BY Cassie Rickey

“No, I do not, I’m catholic and I don’t really believe in that, once you die you’re dead.” - Jack Gibbons, junior

“I think reincarnation is a big circle of karma and if you live a good life, you come back with a fulfilling life but if you’re a bad person and do bad things, you come back as a bug or a shrimp.” - Ariel Limpert, junior

“Yes, because that’s how the universe works. I think everything happens for a reason, so why can’t karma be real?” - Bryanna Boegner, junior “I guess I believe in karma, it’s always just looming over you, so if it is real then you can’t be bad because then you’ll have bad things happen to you.” - Ethan Sweaney, sophomore

“I do but I don’t know why. I just feel like there should be more than just one life” - Paige Webster,

“I do believe in karma because I feel like whenever you do something wrong you usually have some sort of bad reaction in result of it.” - Cassie Scarborough, junior

53% believe 13% do not believe 34% somewhat believe 153 students polled COMPILED BY Samantha Steltzer

“No, because to me when you die your body is buried your there you can’t really come back as something else it like the end of you’ - Paige Clark, sophomore

21% believe 79% do not believe 100 students polled COMPILED BY Delaney Bosworth

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Dreams

COMPILED BY Bethany Birchfield

Dreams are a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep. Sigmund Freud suggests that dreams contain our unconscious desires, thoughts, and motivations. He believes that we suppress our urges and they appear in our sleep. Alfred Adler believed that dreams helped people master control in their lives, and that they are problem solving devices. The more dreams a person has, the more problems they subconsciously are dealing with which challenges their self-control.

Echoes

COMPILED BY Emily Miller

Everyone has experienced the effects of shouting into a large room or canyon and hearing your voice ricochet back to you. This phenomenon is known as a echo. Echo’s are produced by sound waves in your shout bouncing off a surface and returning back to your ears. The time between the shout and echo determines the distance between you and the surface. Echo’s have now been spread amongst products in amazon producing an echo from a voice named Alexa.

Memories

COMPILED BY Lizzie Catrambone

Neutrons in the brain change how they communicate with each other, adjusting their connections. Shortterm memories are memories that only last a few minutes. In the creation of these memories, the synapsis in the brain is slightly chemically altered to keep the memories. In long-term memories, memories that last years and years, the memory is built into the synapsis in order to keep the memory for the long amount of time. Although the memory may be built in of chemicals formed in the brain, it is still susceptible to change.

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Deja Vu COMPILED BY Kayla Nowacki

Deja vu is a feeling of having already experienced the present situation. It has been firmly associated with temporal-lobe epilepsy. Reportedly, Deja vu can occur just prior to a temporal-lobe seizure. People suffering a seizure of this kind can experience Deja vu during the actual seizure activity or in the moments between convulsions. Around 65% of US adults claim to have had such an experience at least once in their lives (usually more often).

Did you know?

Did you kno w?

Interesting facts about things that come back Bungees • Taking 1 bungee jump is about as dangerous as driving 100 miles by automobile in the United States. • The highest commercial bungee jump in the world was 764 feet, jumping off the Macau Tower in China. •Odds of dying while bungee jumping about two in one million chances of death.

Yo-yo

• Average flying speed over moderate 400 miles distances is around 50 miles per hour

• A yo yo has potential energy when it is held. When it is dropped, the potential energy is gradually converted into kinetic energy. The yoyo spins at the bottom of its string, and nearly all the potential energy gets converted into kinetic energy. As a yoyo climbs up and down, it switches back and forth from potential to kinetic energy

• With training, pigeons can carry up to 75g (2.5 oz.) on their backs • By the end of the World War I, France had mobilized 30,000 pigeons and had declared that anyone impeding their flight be sentenced to death

• On April Fool’s’ Day 1979 eccentric Oxford students carried out the first bungee jump with modern materials off the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol

• There may have been three to five billion passenger pigeons when Europeans first came to America

Sources: scienceabc.com

popularmechanics.com healthresearchfunding.org guinnessworldrecords.com

mentalfloss.com xplainthatstuff.com

Boomerangs

Carrier Pigeons

• The last carrier pigeon, Martha died in 1914

• On September 15, 2012, Beth Johnson (USA) demonstrated the world’s largest yo-yo in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is 11 ft. 10.75 inches in diameter and weighs 4,620 lb. It was attached to 150,000 lb. crane and dropped 120 ft.

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• Boomerangs were originally used for hunting purposes, and they wouldn’t come back, but someone threw their non-returning boomerang at a certain angle and it ended up coming back • The record the longest throw of an object without any velocity-aiding feature is 1,401.5 ft by David Schummy with a boomerang in 2005 in Australia • If you have shape of less grees, you’ll to 90 degrees

a boomerang than 90 dethrow closer off the wind

COMPILED BY Cassidy Chandler

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Machado fades from orange;

maybe moving onto red AMANDA RYAN Reporter In the sports world, it’s common knowledge that teams aren’t meant to last forever--players retire, are traded, and some are forced to quit by sustaining injuries. Teams get new players and the world continues on. But whenever a fan-favorite gets pulled into the mix, raw emotions tend to run wild. Baltimoreans are all to familiar with this heart-wrenching pain, as many players from both the Orioles and the Ravens have left--either out of their own freewill or by force. Unfortunately, after this upcoming baseball season, old wounds are bound to be reopened. Rumors have spread like a wildfire amongst the state, as Manny Machado’s, Orioles fan-favorite since his MLB debut in 2012, contract is coming to an end. Machado is one of the youngest to ever step on the Orioles’ field and also one of the most successful, as his defensive prowess has earned him frequent comparisons to the great Orioles third baseman and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. In 2013, Machado earned a spot on the American League (AL) All-Star team on his way to leading the league in doubles with 51. He was also recognized as one of

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the best fielders in the game, winning a Gold Glove Award and the 2013 AL Platinum Glove, given to the best defender at any position. Additionally, Machado won his second Gold Glove in 2015. On February 7, Dan Clark of The Big Leagues Daily Tweeted, “The #Orioles and #Indians spoke this past week about a potential trade for Manny Machado.” The Orioles and Indians are a match made in heaven in terms of trade partners. The Orioles want pitching, which the Indians have in spades, and the Indians want a solid bat to replace Carlos Santana. However, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today in his interview with NJ.com, Machado wants to be a Yankee, and the feeling is apparently very mutual. Even with Machados substantial pay grade, Nightingale states, “The Yankees, for the first time, are cutting payroll just to be under the $197 million luxury tax threshold, so they can sign Machado without the stiff penalties.” The possibility of a trade has sent a ripple of panic throughout the community, as Senior Julia Cameron exclaims, “Manny has always been my favorite, so it’s gonna be really hard to see him go.” Cameron frequently attends games, covered in head to toe in orange, black, and white--showing support for her home team.

Hot trends heat up yoga MARIA KROPKOWSKI IDR Editor Hot yoga, a new craze sweeping across the fitness community. It takes place in a normal yoga studio and all of the same stretches and poses occur, the only difference is the temperature is turned up to an average of 92 degrees and sometimes up to 105 degrees. Many Yogi’s (a practitioner of yoga) view hot yoga as having many benefits in the way of mental exercise and psychological activity. It helps to lower stress and manage pain. Many hot yoga participants from North Harford attend sessions at Yoga Centric in Bel Air. Junior Natalie Jacobs frequents Yoga Centric and says “I do it with my friends so that’s

really fun, and you sweat a lot so you’re definitely getting in a workout. But you can also feel a lot more calm.” During her first experience with hot yoga she had the most difficult instructor but she realized that “once you keep doing it, it gets easier.” Senior Olivia Sheldon has also participated in hot yoga. She enjoys “the calming atmosphere and the lavender cold rags.” She recalls her first experience and remembers thinking “wow, I’m surrounded by hippies with their ‘omm,’ but it’s a very calming experience.” She added that hot yoga is “definitely a workout, and it can be hard and you sweat a lot, but it’s worth it. Another yoga craze that has recently taken the spotlight is the concept of goat yoga, which is just

Jarrettsville rec welcomes new building JULIA FOSTER Reporter The county’s department of parks and recreation are currently in pursuit of constructing an indoor community center in Jarrettsville that would be for the Jarrettsville Recreation Council

gram Open Space would pay for the majority of the purchase over a four-year period, but if the funding is not designated for a project, then the money is lost. The opportunity would not be possible if the owner had not agreed to a long-term buyout.

REC COACH SPOTLIGHT Photo Credit: The Aegis HANNAH AYRES Reporter Q:What is the best thing about coaching? A:Spending time with my kids and their friends and watch them grow up. Q: What is the most frustrating part? A:Just how hard it is to be a volunteer. Q: When did you receive your award and what award did you win? A: In December, it is the Ravens Community Quarterback Award, the award honors volunteers for their work in the community. Q: What was your reaction to receiving this award? A: I was very honored. They presented

me with a jersey and football on the field during a Ravens game it was very nice. Q: What sports do/did you coach? A:Football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse Q: What inspired you to start coaching? A: I have had several great coaches in my life that coached me and I wanted to share what they taught me. Q: Did you use to play sports? and how has that helped you in coaching? A: Yes mostly at Rec level. It always helps to have played but mostly learned from the coaches that coached me and going to coaches clinics and camps. Q: What is your responsibility in the rec council? A: I am president of the Rec council board and their are 4 of us. We support the program chairs who run about 20 programs. We work with HC P&R to prioritize budget issues every year and secure facilities for those program.

what it sounds like: yoga with goats. It originated as a class on an Oregon farm, but it is now a global trend. There have been a few goat yoga classes, through ETG Yoga at Lunar Bay Studio in Bel Air and the classes were sold out in 14 hours, according to the Baltimore Sun. The goats add a different element to yoga, and are meant to incorporate joy into the calming practice. They can also be used to help the disabled enjoy the activity more. While there have been stories about the goats chewing on participants hair, or doing their business on their mat, Goat yoga has taken the fitness world by storm and has had an overall positive reaction from those who were willing to give the new trend a whirl.

Photo Credit: Kris Foster activities, the third largest rec council in the county. According to archives.exploreharford.com, the center would include a large gym with a wooden floor, a fitness room and classrooms. There is no other indoor, nonschool, non-senior center facility of its kind in the area. The build is not projected to begin for at least two years. Funds from Maryland’s Pro-

“When you think of community centers it’s not just young people, but its people of all ages being given opportunities to recreate, stay busy, stay in shape, and stay healthy,” said county councilman Chad Shrodes. “We have to look at the bigger picture, there is a growing demand for this and of course we need rec centers but they of course come with a price tag. We have to take everything into balance before we decide

anything. We have been trying to catch up and invest more into our county employees.” Shrodes does not want this to hinder people from advocating for this addition. “It takes people coming together to raise awareness. I’m definitely going to advocate more and more for rec centers and I think that there is a lack of space, I have a younger daughter, and her games can be any time any day of the week. We need to work together with the school systems to be able to utilize the resources we have better in the meantime, “Aberdeen i believe is next in line for a build, and that is not for several years.” Physical educator Patricia Murdy believes this building would affect her and the community as a Coach, and parent of an athlete. “I think a fitness lab with cardio stations would be helpful for the community, as a coach an open gym with a wooden floor is always good. Kids growing up in the area need a place like this, it’s a central location so it can be an outlet for many different programs” stated Murdy. Although this may be a need for the community, there is a lot that has to go into the process of building in the community. “We currently aren’t getting the funding we should, and we don’t have the money coming in that we were. If you keep spending money and racking up more debt, it can affect your credit score. It is kind of the same thing but on a county level,” said Shrodes.

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Racing into action; Wilson competes to win AMANDA RYAN Reporter Riding dirt bikes is unlike any other activity. It’s a sport, art form, and an intense, actionpacked hobby all in one. Many label the activity as a mountain bike on steroids; a small motorcycle designed and built with special tires and suspension for cruising on unpaved roads and over rough terrain. Motocross bikes are converted for racing on tracks consisting three sections, flat dirt, dirt obstacles, and paved road. The bikes have special road-racing tires with grooved tread to grip both the pavement and dirt. Senior Ben Wilson is no stranger to the rush that lingers behind weaving in between the trees with his dirtbike. Wilson began riding dirt bikes when he was five years old, taking to the sport quickly as he’s been riding ever since stating, “I love every second of racing.” Wilson’s entire family also shares his love for this exhilarating hobby, as he’s even competed in races with his dad in previous competitions. Also, his dad is one of the reasons Wilson even dived into this life changing experience in the first place. One of the competitions he races in frequently is a series called GNCC (Grand National Cross Country). In the mid-1970s,

enterprising motorcycle race promoter, Dave Coombs found the perfect spot to hold motorcycling races in the small West Virginia town of Davis. The competition is similar to motocross but, instead of using an enclosed race track, it features extended cross-country, off-road courses of 8 to 12 miles in length and competitions lasting up to 3 hours. GNCC races are physically demanding, leading as many as 2,200 riders through tracks ranging from woods, to hills, mud, rocks, roots, motocross track sections and more. GNCC Racing is open to both professional and amateur racers in a variety of skill level and age classes. Win or lose, pro or amateur, GNCC Racing is all about simply trying your best against the terrain. Wilson also competes in events called ‘hare scrambles’, which are 20-30 mile races through the woods, usually consisting of six to eight mile laps. Additionally, there are long versions of hare scrambles called an enduro, where scores are based on times and endurance. The senior exclaims that, “This is what I love to do and I don’t wanna stop anytime soon,” as he will continue to compete in his racing series and hopefully becoming the best that he can.

Wilson continues to compete in motorcross competitions. He recently raced in the GNCC (Grand National Cross County). The GNCC has tracks varying from woods, to hills, mud, rocks, roots, motocross track sections for road motorcycles, ATV and UTV vehicles. Photo Credit: Ben Wilson

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Countries divided to countries united EMMIE CATRAMBONE Reporter North Korea has been the talk of the town - no, the talk of the world - for the past several years, after their numerous nuclear missile tests and their unwillingness to allow any outsiders into their country. However, leader Kim Jong Un surprised citizens of countries all over the globe after announcing that North Koreans would not only be competing in this year’s Winter Olympics, they would be marching under the same flag as South Koreans - their supposed enemy. The 2018 Winter Olympics are being held in PyeongChang, South Korea, a mountainous area that is 50 miles away from North Korea’s southern border. North and South Korea marched under the same flag at the opening ceremonies, a white banner featuring a blue image of the Korean peninsula at the center. North Korea sent 22 athletes to

compete at this year’s Olympic games. This is not the first time the two countries unified under the same flag on the world-wide stage. In 1991, North and South Korea competed as one at the Table Tennis Championships in Chiba, Japan. In 2006, they again performed together at the Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. The countries combined teams in the Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament and competed together, with the team brandishing women from both North and South Korea. The team played against Switzerland in the first round of the elimination on Saturday, February 10 and lost 8-0. North Korea also sent over 220 cheerleaders to the Olympic games to cheer for the North Korean athletes in their events. All of the cheerleaders are women in the mid-20s, and are thought to have been handpicked by the regime.

Part of the group of women were present at the hockey match, where they all wore the same outfits and had choreographed cheers that they displayed in the stands. They situated themselves in various groups around the stadium and did nothing short of dancing, clapping, and singing while their fellow citizens competed on the ice. There has also been talk of possible North Korean defectors hoping to leave the country for a better life in South Korea or in another country around the world. However, all of the citizens - athletes, diplomats, and cheerleaders alike - are under close, watchful eyes in order to ensure that they do not escape. All visitors from North Korea are under a common understanding that if they try to escape, their family members will be severely punished back in North Korea.

Underdogs mark their territory;

Philadelphia in bliss after Eagles win JESSICA CARNIVALE Sports Editor

“They’ve been looked down upon ever since Carson Wentz got injured people have been doubting them, and that’s a lot of motivation for them” He also mentioned how the team has embraced the

Gronkowski, made it through concussion protocol clearing him February 4, 2018: a date that for big game. will live in infamy... in PhiladelThe NFL has hosted a total of phia at least. This was the day the 52 Superbowls. The season was the Philadelphia Eagles claimed the first time that the Eagles can their first ever Supersay they are Superbowl bowl title against the Champions. The LombarNew England patridi Trophy made it to Philots. The 41-33 final adelphia on February 8, had the city of Philly 2018 with approximately in mass histerial. 700,000 fans. While about While the Eagles two million people were had been considered expected to be there after the “underdogs” they the parade it was reveal came out on top. Afthat it was not physically ter a few bumps in possible to fit that many the road during the people on the parade route season they continunless people were stacked ued to surprise the on top of each other. The league with their Superbowl win has left abilities. On Decemthe city of Philadelphia in Carson Wentz lead of the season with a 10- frenzy. During the parade ber 10, 2017 Eagles quarterback, Carson 2 record. After his injury Nick Foles helped fans could be seen all over Wentz, tore both his the Eagles to Superbowl LII Photo Credit: statues, dump trucks, trafACL and LCL taking fic lights, rooftops, and baphiladelphiaeagles.com him out for the seasically anything that could son. By this point in be climbed. During playoff the season the team was 10-2. Af- idea of being underdogs and tried celebrations fans could not stop ter Wentz’s injury second string to prove the doubters wrong. climbing light poles so in order to quarterback, Nick Foles, took on The New England Patriots combat this police “greased” the the role of starting quarterback. were favored to win the Super- polls but their attempts to stop He led the team through the rest bowl but after a close game they the climbing failed. Since the of the regular season and playoffs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles. team became Superbowl Chamand eventually became Superbowl Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pions the whole city has been in mvp. was looking for Superbowl ring a euphoria state with what they During the Eagles playoff run number six. Only a few days have accomplished and what senior Dan Goettel was inter- before Superbowl Sunday Pa- they have the potential to do in viewed on the team’s potential. triots All-Star tight end, Rob seasons to come.

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