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Volume 48, Issue 1
January 26, 2018
projects underway, NRAS students brainstorm: Capstone Seniors approach finish line AUBREY WILLIAMS Reporter
What is capstone? Capstone is the fourth and final year for the Natural Resource Agriculture Science (NRAS) magnet program. This year the class is composed of about 35 seniors from the natural resource, animal science, and plant science strands. In the Capstone class students spend half the year perfecting how to write a lab report and the other half of the year composing their final SAE ( supervised agricultural experience) project. Some of these SAE topics range from honey bees to photography to trees, but each and every single one of them require extensive amount of time and effort to build their final project. Senior Sarah Hendrickson a plant science student has been working the past 2 years with American Chestnut trees. Two years ago, North harford High was granted 50 American chestnut trees that were planted here on campus just below the turf field by students and teachers of the magnet classes. Ever since then, Hendrickson has been tracking their growth over time. Although not every aspect of her capstone project is already planned, “I haven’t figured out what my research question is” admitted hendrickson, she still
has been working with Flowers by Bauers to find the perfect height so that all the nutrients go to the bud of the flower instead of the stem to make it taller. One off Chaney’s favorite part of her project is being able to work with Flowers by Bauers. “Working with Flowers by Bauers is pretty cool because they use hydroponics so they don’t use soil, they use perlite to hold the roots in”. Perlite, is used in seed-starting and potting Students from the NHHS magnet program working hard on their individual capmixtures stone projects. Ag students have been anticipating their senior capstone project to lighten since freshman year. Photo credit: Aubrey Williams the soil to allow more air around the roots of plants and to help rerial infection that affects Ameri- on the height of sunflowers. “Every year since my freshman tain water. can Chestnut trees. Another aspect of working This study is very important years I have changed the amount because American Chestnut trees of growth regulator that I use”, with Flowers by Bauers as exonce dominating the eastern explained Chaney, “This year I plained by Chaney is that they United States has been in a seri- used 7000 ppm, parts per million, are very eco-friendly and Chesaous population decline since the and we had the best results this peake bay friendly. “They reuse all the water they blight fungus killed it more than years”. In her experiment Chaney has been collecting data for her project. Hendrickson has also been collaborating with the University of Kentucky and University of Maryland to diagnose the trees with any blight, which is a bacte-
a century ago, according to the American Chestnut Foundation. Natural resource magnet senior Abby Chaney has dedicated the last 4 years of her life studying and experimenting on the effect of the growth regulator, B-Nine,
have in the greenhouse so there isn’t really any pollution they are causing. Also, they reuse the perlite and they send it to other greenhouses and they use it for fertilizer because it’s full of nutrients for their farms.” Jenna Boyd, an Animal Science senior, has been working hard on her project since May of last year to study the effects of omega 3 supplements on weight gain and egg grade in speckled Sussex hens. In the experiment 3 different groups were tested as described by Boyd, “One group was fed a normal Purina layena feed without any added supplements, another group got a premium purina layena feed hat had omega 3 supplement within the pellets already, and the final group got the regular feed with ground up o-3 supplement mixed into the pellet feed.” To collect data for the project twice a week every week from may until September, she graded and weighed the eggs from her speckled Sussex hens. Unfortunately, most of the data turned out inconclusive as a result of her chickens becoming broody, where the chickens starve themselves and refuse to leave their nesting boxes) explained Boyd. However, that is what often happens to these senior who are dealing with animals and mother nature, sometimes it’s out of their hands.
French students take voyage to Montreal, Quebec City KATE MEAGHER Video manager
Photo credit: Pixabay In just a few weeks, many students from North Harford will be
heading to Montreal and Quebec, Canada to experience a weekend practicing French while participating in lots of cultural activities. Students will depart from North Harford High School on a motor coach on Wednesday, March 21 after school at 6:30PM, and drive through the night. The trip will be combined with students from Bel Air High School and C Milton Wright High School. They will arrive at their first destination, Quebec City, at 7:30 the next morning,
March 22. According to Arist, students will be involved in activities such as dog sledding, visiting Montmorency falls, snow tubing, and eating genuine Quebec food such as poutine. Students will also complete hands-on activities such as making maple syrup candy, participating in a Cirque du Soleil workshop where they will make “flower sticks,” and learning how to legally create their own graffiti from local artists. Although on this year’s trip students will not be visiting the Hotel de Glace like they did on the last Quebec trip in 2012, Arist has planned other activities for everyone to experience. “Snow tubing is definitely the highlight because it’s not like snow tubing
around here” Arist commented on the trip, “It is snow tubing with ski slopes. So imagine ski slopes, but you’re tubing...” “I want to learn about Canadian culture and get to see the world,” senior Natalie Mullen. Like many other students, she is expecting to learn about Canadian culture. Senior Sarah Ortt, who is also president of the French Club, says that she is excited to experience new things. “I’m expecting it to be cold, and I’m going to be sad, but I’m really excited for it to be a lot of fun with lots of activities...” Ortt added. “I am excited to talk to the people who speak French and try out my French on them and see if they actually understand me,” Senior Katherine Miller commented
on the trip. She is also looking forward to trying out genuine Canadian syrup as well as to improve her French. “I’m most looking forward to seeing my French students... using their French in a Frenchspeaking country,” Arist said, “I’m always excited to pick up new French materials when I’m up there, authentic French materials...” Arist added. She also wants students to take away the idea that America is so close to Quebec, a French-speaking part of the world. One does not have to travel to Europe just to utilize their French skills. All in all, the trip is designed to educate, make new friends, and to have fun in a new place.
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Jamming into January right;
January 26, 2018 December 31, 2017 was the last day of the year, but possibly the last day of youtuber Logan Paul’s career. After the YouTuber posted a disturbing video of a suicide which reicieved backlash from the public.
Improve all, doubt no one Graphic Youtube influences young fans Photo credit: Staff
KATE MEAGHER Video Manager It’s January again, which can mean many things; cold weather, snow days, hot cocoa in front of a fire, and my personal favorite, New Year’s resolutions. They’re a great way for a little encouragement, and can sometimes even blossom into something even bigger. Cutting out toxic people, exercising more, procrastinating less, volunteering more, it’s all a
way to make you a better you. So why doubt or make fun of others resolutions when they were only made for the best intentions? Although eating more vegetables is not the same as vowing to fly to Africa and feed all the starving children, each resolution is made to better oneself. Just because your resolution was to spend every last waking hour volunteering at the homeless shelter, does not mean that someone whose resolution was to watch less television is any less important. Don’t get me wrong, of course I’m not bashing on people who have big dreams for their resolutions or want to go above and beyond to help others. It’s a great way to become involved in your community and to improve other’s lives, but New Year’s resolutions are not a contest. Everyone is different, and each person has their own way of improving themselves, whether it be a little or a lot at a time. Drinking more water, running a marathon, and working
at a soup kitchen are all great ways to improve not only yourself but others lives around you. Each one encourages a positive outcome, so why diminish it when all it was meant to do in the first place was to help? We should all encourage others with their resolutions, not doubt or demean them. If we only doubt and demean, that defeats the purpose of the “new year, new me” headset. I’m sure no one’s resolution is to become meaner, and the only thing you’re accomplishing when you bash others efforts to make themselves better is becoming more negative and possibly ruining their passion to improve themselves. The New Year is always a time for rejoicing and new beginnings, not pessimism and doubtfulness of others. In this New Year, keep in mind your resolution, but also keep in mind that others are different. Be the best you that you can be, but also don’t forget to encourage others to be the best them they can be, too.
Say no to others, say yes to yourself Photo credit: Staff
ELLIE EVANS Reporter Is Jimmy really going to love you for the rest of your life if you take a hit of his “sick juul”? Is Sandra really going to be your “BFF” forever and ever if you take a shot of that drink? The magic eight ball says: Highly unlikely. Don’t fall into the traps of making horrible and regrettable decisions in spite of those around you. Let me set the scene for you: it is your 40th birthday. You’re gathered around a birthday cake filled up with candles that you are waiting to blow out just as soon as your children and significant
other stop singing the repetitive tune of “Happy Birthday”. There is no way you will be facing that cake filled with candles thinking in your head “Man... I really should’ve listened to Janet when we were in ninth grade, that would’ve made my life so much better.” Does pressuring the people you supposedly “care about” really make your relationship with them better? Would you under any circumstance tell someone to jump off of a building because you think it quite literally will make them “have more fun”? I could tell you first hand I would never risk someone’s well-being just for them to have a better time. Believe me; I’m not trying to sound like your eighth-grade health teacher, but I do want to recognize that peer pressure happens all around you. Whether you see it or not, people can die from taking a drug that has been laced with a deadly chemical or consuming too much alcohol. If someone told you to climb into their tree house that they built with tooth picks and small dab of Elmer’s school
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glue stolen from their fourthgrade teacher would you get in? Chances are that dilapidated tree house would fall to pieces even if there is the coolest disco dance floor with water speakers inside it. If you can realize that, I’m sure you’d understand what I’m getting at here. If you can’t, I bet you were the one who created a homemade helicopter and ended up with a gaping hole in your roof, angry parents, and a broken arm. Although the most popular person in the whole wide world may have handed you a miscellaneous pill and told you that if you didn’t take this pill you will be exiled from popularity, so be it. Loss of popularity may seem like the most important thing while you’re 16. But later in life, the things that you dwelled upon in your teen years will ultimately mean little to nothing. Just remember that when you reach for that shiny Tollhouse cookie dough container it doesn’t mean that you won’t find your mom’s two-month old hard-boiled eggs instead. Try learning lessons without having to do it the hard way.
. . . peer pressure happens all around you.
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
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was uploaded. The large question still stands. Why did Logan beLogan has had smaller contro- lieve this was a good idea to post? versies in the past that have been Did Logan Paul really undereasy hurdles for the young star, stand the severity of his actions. but this was possibly too much for In a failed attempt at an apoleven the best publicists to handle. ogy, Logan Paul said that making Logan Paul and a group of jokes was his coping mechanism his friends recently took a trip and he did not post the video to to Japan in December. While get more views. But clearly many there, he filmed four videos people, myself included, did not highlighting his stay in Tokyo. believe that this was sincere. While all three of the first videos The problem with him saying uploaded depicted him acting in a he made a mistake is that he had rude and obnoxious way towards so much time before the video local customs and citizens, these was posted to stop and say, “hey videos didn’t compare to what maybe this isn’t a good idea.” But he uploaded as his fourth video. he didn’t. In the time it took him In this video, Logan planned to shoot all the footage, edit it to spend the last night of 2017 down, choose background mucamping in Yogacara at the sic, create a thumbnail for the base of Mount Fuji. This for- video and post it; that thought est is commonly known as the never once crossed his mind. “suicide forest” due to its high Logan Paul shows YouTube popularity as a suicide spot. at its worst. The new careers About 100 people kill them- made in self promotion and gloselves at this forest every year. rification on social media creBut still, Paul believed that ate a dangerous mix for conthis would be a genius video idea troversies like this to happen. for him and his three friends. People in Logan Paul’s position At the beginning of the video, are so caught up in themselves and Paul says, “I will say before you the money that they make that watch that this is graphic. I think they often do not understand the this definitely marks a moment severity of what they have posted. in YouTube history because I’m Showing graphic suicide pretty sure this has never hope- in any way to the mass pubfully happened on YouTube ever.” lic is incredibly dangerous Arriving on the edge of the for- and has serious repercussions. When the Netflix series Thirteen est, Logan Paul immediately begins cracking jokes with some of Reasons Why showed an incredibly his friends talking about how the graphic suicide scene, some people forest is haunted. They enter the took their lives in the same way. forest with substantial amounts Showing suicide dehumanized it of gear and even “a football to and makes it seem less disturbhave some fun”. As they exit the ing, making impressionable teentrail they were walking and Paul agers seem like this could be the spots a man hanging by a rope answer they’ve been looking for. from a tree, an obvious suicide. There is no no doubt that Lo “I’ve never seen a dead gan Paul and others like him who body,” exclaimed Paul as he post inappropriate content hould and his entourage contin- be held accountable, Not only did ued forward toward the body. Paul post the video, but he exHis security guard calls the posed a man, clearly in a vulnerapolice and the entire mood of ble state, for the rest of the world, the video changes. He puts a and his family to see. No apology new soundtrack to the vid- in the world can change that fact. eo with sad piano music. If anything, positive comes But Logan still can not stop from this horrific expericracking jokes. “What, you’ve ence, that would be YouTube never stood next to a dead changing the way they run and guy?” he says while laughing. manage their video content. Too many videos on YouTube The rest of the video shows the aftermath of his group find- are dangerous in their very naing the body, including deal- ture and guidelines are coning with the police and so on. stantly being broken. Children Logan apologized on twitter are growing up online and need but still, many politicians, You- to be sheltered from the trauTube stars, and regular people matizing things that YouTube is have spoken out since the video letting slip past their rulebook.
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January 26, 2018
Rejection stings;
Failure is what you make of it Photo credit: Staff
DARBY HYDE Op/Ed Editor Dear senior who got rejected from their dream college, This is not the end of the world. It may seem like it right now, but it’s really not. I would know. In November, I got rejected from my DREAM college, the only college I felt I really fit in at and had a burning desire to go to. Pretty much everything I did my junior and senior years was geared towards getting into that one specific college. I knew I was setting my hopes high; my grades are good, but not third-best-liberal-artsschool-in-the-country good. So when I got rejected, I was devastated. I mean, crying myself to sleep devastated. Even now, whenever my friends start talking about what colleges they’re going to I feel panicky and nauseous. It didn’t help that prior to the decision letter, all my worries had been brushed off by others who
said they were certain I could get in anywhere, which made me feel like even more of a failure. However, I’ve been forced to get over it and look forward to other colleges I’m applying to, because that’s the only thing I could really do about it. I’m not going to tell you that everything happens for a reason, that you got rejected from college for a reason, because I don’t really believe it. I believe that life is just meaningless chaos, and the most we can do as humans is try to shape it into something positive. Even if you don’t get into any colleges, remember that it has no bearing on your worth as a human being. As long as you love others, and try to be a good person, you’ll be fine. Like, I cannot overestimate just how fine you’ll be. Because no matter how much emphasis high schools and parents place on getting into the “perfect” college, it really doesn’t matter in the end. What matters is what you make of the college you do go to, or whatever path you follow. This applies for othe r forms of failure and rejection that happen throughout your life as well, such as not getting a job you applied for, losing a competition, and even not getting the guy or girl you want. Though you can’t always control what other people think of you or what negative experiences happen, you can always control your emotions and what you make out of the situation.
GMO’s: Working to help humanity EDITORIAL
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been common in debates recently due to the widespread use of them in today’s agriculture. This issue affects everyone, yet some people are still uneducated on both the positive and negative outcomes of GMOs. GMOs are absolutely essential nowadays in the ways that they affect the world’s population. But what exactly are GMOs? GMOs are, simply put, plants or animals whose DNA has been purposely altered. This can happen in many ways, using many different kinds of organisms. Scientists can use plants, animals, bacteria, or even viruses in order to get specific genes. There are tons of reasons why scientists created GMOs. One of the biggest factors is for an increased resistance to different environments in the organisms, including resistance to drought, extreme temperatures, or even different soil types. Another reason why scientists create GMOs is to increase the nutritional value of food. In developing countries, vitamin A deficiencies cause extreme blindness and death in children, leading to the idea of a genetically modified rice crop called ‘Golden Rice’. So far, the GMO is still being tested to find the best way to modify it, however this crop could be a breakthrough in the agriculture field. So, are they really good for humans? Yes. Without the increased crop production that GMOs make possible, a huge portion
Women empowerment consistently rising; Sexual harassment acknowledged EDITORIAL The annual competition Miss Teen USA has decided to empower their contestants instead of exploiting them. The show has eliminated the bathing suit portion of their show. Many people believe that the bathing suit portion does not empower the young women participating. The section has been changed to “active wear” so the contestants can show off their athleticism and healthy lifestyles. Miss Universe president Paula Shugart shared, Miss Teen USA’s shift is meant to “celebrate women’s strength, confidence and beauty” in different, more constructive ways. The girls that compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant are only 15-19 years old and the competition is live streamed on multiple websites and TV channels. That is a very young age for a girl to have everyone publicly analyzing her body. Likely, offensive and disgusting emails have been uncovered
between Miss America CEO Sam Haskell, President Josh Randle and board of directors Chairman Lynn Weidner. The emails consisted of the three men communicating about former winners’ body weight and intimate lives. Mallory Hagan, who was crowned Miss America in 2013 was one of the women targeted in the email chain. Haskell was sent a picture of Hagan in a bikini and wrote, “OMG she is huge...and gross... why does he want that?????” The men then went on to debate how much she weighed as Randle commented, “She’s a healthy one!! Hahaha”. However, these competitions aren’t the only ones deciding to take a stand when it comes to female empowerment. The Golden Globes dress code was all black this year as it symbolized the “Me too” and “Time is up” movements which both involve women speaking up about sexual harassment in the workplace. Oprah Winfrey gave a powerful and resonating speech ex-
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plaining, “I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault because they, like my mother, had children to feed and bills to pay and dreams to pursue. They’re the women whose names we’ll never know.” Winfrey’s speech was so genuine and well received that many people are now expecting her to run for president in 2020. Winfrey, among countless women, see that now more than ever is the time to stick together and encourage each other to speak out and heal as a community. It’s scary to think that so much sexual harassment has been occurring under everyone’s noses for so many years and is just now being uncovered. It makes all of us wonder how many men and women dressed in black in “support” of these movements have committed sexual harassment themselves, know someone who has been impacted, or have been a victim? That’s not a question most people want to ask, but how can we not?
in non-modified foods as well. For instance, superweeds and superbugs who develop resistance to pesticides can also be created with non-modified foods through irresponsible use of fertilizers. Another argument is that the modified genes in GMOs will end up in your bloodstream and cause ill side effects. However, in more cases than not genetically modified organism display no Without the increased ill effect to the consumer. crop production that GMOs are not the GMOs make possible, a enemy. Used essentially everywhere in daily life, huge portion of the world they are necessary to would be starving. feed a lot of the world’s population. It is understandable that some may be uncomfortable eating them, but the rest of the world should not have to suffer may have some bad effects, but from hunger pains due to the igsome of those effects are present norance of uninformed people. of the world would be starving. And without the increased nutritional value of food, people would need to eat even more in order to get enough daily nutrients. If that is the case, why do people argue against GMOs? GMOs
Snowy woes bring sandy toes Photo credit: Staff
season, which means that during all of winter, I am unable to enjoy my basic right to eat whenever I feel like it. I’m not a fan of having that right taken away, so naturally, I love invoking that privilege to its fullest extent during summer break. This brings me to the next best thing about summer. No school! That means no homework, no tests, no teachers and no stress. For the long 180 days we attend school, we are trapped inside a cold, prison-like building LIZZIE CATRAMBONE with no means of escape. We are Reporter confined inside all day, never seeClose your eyes. Imagine ing the sun or the clouds. In sumyou’re somewhere far away, mer, I can just sit back and enjoy with the warm sun shining tanning in the sun all day long down on you. You’re in a chair, - no restraints or restrictions. relaxing, feet in the sand, lis- Some could argue that winter tening to the calm ocean and is the best time of year because of the seagulls caw. Now, snap the snow days. I do love a good back to reality. It’s freezing snow day, but I end up just using outside with a chance of snow them to catch up on school work and ice in the evening. Not fun. sitting inside all day. Adding on As we enter deeper into to this sad, school work catch-up winter and the cold weather, I day, I then have to make up the find myself wanting more than day missed at the end of the year, ever to be back to the warm, cutting into my summer! What a peaceful time we like to call catch 22! I would much rather not summer. Summer. When you have any snow days, than miss out are free to go to the beach, hang on my cherished summer break. out with friends and go to the pool Answer me this honestly, whenever you feel like it. You would you rather be warm or just feel like a better version of cold? My answer: WARM. We yourself, carefree and happy. spend the whole winter season I’m not saying you can’t be trying to warm up the car, the happy in the winter, but in my house and even ourselves. Huopinion, summer is the best mans are not born to be kept in time of the year, without a such cold temperatures, which doubt. In the summer there are is another reason why winter so many things to do and places is so bad; it’s unnatural! We to see and people to visit. You get so cold that we even have to can spend your days doing make our drinks warm! Hot cofabsolutely nothing and relax- fee, hot chocolate, hot tea, hot ing, or you can go travel with milk, etc. You just cannot go your friends and family. I, for out for a nice, long walk and get one, love both of these things. ice cream in the winter - now I also love being able to eat can you? That would be insane! whenever I want, without hav So, the fact of the matter is, ing to wait for a specific time while I do enjoy the occasional to eat my lunch. The school snow fall, summer is superior year engulfs the whole winter to winter in all aspects of living.
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Markle breaks tradition EDITORIAL 2018 is a year to look forward to, the Olympics, a second (and very interesting) year of Trump’s presidency, Khloe and Kim Kardashian kids! But no one is feeling the pressure like Meghan Markle. Not only has she taken one of the most wanted bachelors in the world, she is the first racially diverse person to marry into the royal family. She is an American actress who worked her way up to being a character on the show “Suits”. And now, Markle will break the mold for the royal traditions and family. The actress grew up in California with a Caucasian father of Dutch descent and an African American mother, who came from a generation of people once enslaved in Georgia. Not only has Markle’s heritage *finally* shaken up the usual royal family look, the California native has had to adapt to many of the family’s rules. The actress recently spoke out about wanting her mother, Doria,
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to walk her down the aisle, which is opposite to the tradition of having the father walk the bride down the aisle. Markle is also the first person to marry into the royal family after being previously divorced. She is, additionally, only the second person to enter the royal family as a “commoner”, the first being Kate Middleton. For generations the royal family has upheld a perfect and uto-
pian family vision for all to see. Though people will still find time to read every single article or tabloid about what’s going on in England, Meghan Markle has given everyone a reason to. So even if you aren’t a die hard royals fan or know and remember all the weddings, the newest addition to the royal family has breathed new life into the the old sagging traditions and gives everyone a reason to tune in on May 2018.
Movies or emotional rollercoasters? Psychological concepts provoke feeling, movies made more vivid VIEWPOINT
Ever wonder what exactly entices every giggle, tear, or frown experienced at the movie theater? Jeffrey Zacks, a professor of psychology and director of the Dynamic Cognition Laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis, explains why these emotions and many more are brought to the surface during an interview with Today. In 2014, Zacks published a book called, Flicker: Your Brain on Movies, in which he thoroughly describes the ins and outs of what truly immerses viewers into films through three concepts: the mirror rule, the success rule, and music. Firstly, he introduces the psychological concept called ‘mirroring,’ “as the behavior in which a person subconsciously imitates the gesture, speech pattern, or attitude of another.” Mirroring often occurs in social situations, particularly in the company of close friend or family by the activation of mirror neurons. These are neurons that fire both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another, allowing them a greater connection and understanding with the person they’re mirroring. When watching a movie, these neurons fire as if the spectators themselves are actually involved in the film, experiencing a piece of the same emotions the characters on-screen are feeling. Zacks explains that “if there’s a smiling face filling the screen, most of the audience feels compelled to do the same.” Another example of mirroring is the contagiousness of a yawn; do it and soon several people in the room will also start to yawn. Also, this is one of the reasons why violence shown in films and video games can be linked to making a person act out with aggressive behavior. On the other hand, the success rule tells people to “do what has worked in the past.” Zacks concluded that when confronted with stimuli of any nature, “people tend to perform the behaviors that produce good outcomes in response to similar stimuli in the past. It’s evolutionarily baked in.” In the real world, people have learned to take cover when flying objects approach—oftentimes bringing this habit and many more to the crowded, popcorn-infused theater. “It’s the success rule,” Zacks says,”that explains why filmgoers might find themselves ducking a bit in their seats when the Jabberwocky’s head falls in Tim Burton’s film version of Alice in Wonderland.” Having this lifetime of experiences outside the theater with how to deal with physical objects and their movements, don’t naturally switch off when a person walks through cinema doors. Another factor to consider is music. “Music plays a major role in emotion and film. Often, sad movies have slow minor key music at the points where they’re trying to make the audience shed some tears.” Minor key music also appears in real life scenarios. People cry over breakups, others struggle to battle illnesses, and more are overtaken by the side effects humanity drags behind it—all these things bring forth waves of sadness that are too powerful to prevent from crashing. However, in a movie, these emotions can be cranked up to 11. Those sad puppy dog eyes can be put up on the screen, filling up a person’s entire visual field so there’s no other place to focus on. “Filmmakers take advantage of these three key factors, taking the mechanisms we encounter in real life and just really pushing all the buttons at once to bring a heavy, psychological effect,” the professor exclaims. Zacks says the simple answer of why movies take such a major toll on a person’s mind is that, “your brain just treats what it’s receiving from the screen as if it were real—and happening to you.”
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Avoiding winter blues piece by puzzle piece VIEWPOINT
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Many students are stuck inside throughout the winter season due to snow days and freezing temperatures. To avoid boredom, they sit inside watching tv reruns, playing mindless video games and scrolling through social media repeatedly. Completing jigsaw puzzles would be a much better way to spend the day. Jigsaw puzzles have a surprising number of benefits. The obvious include a multitude of pictures to choose from such as a collage of Disney characters or a snowy mountain landscape. Also options for the amount of pieces range from one hundred for the faint at heart to over 2,000 for the more adventurous. According to memoryjoggingpuzzles.com while completing jigsaw puzzles the brain increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine. This chemical helps with learning and memory. Also there have been studies such as the MacArthur study which linked people who have been doing jigsaw puzzles to a longer life and less chance of developing Alzheimer or dementia. This study also shows that it improves concentration. The child development institute say that puzzles help with hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in developing chil-
Another reason to open up that box and attempt to solve that puzzle is to improve your health. Jigsaw puzzles have been shown to decrease blood pressure and heart rates leading to a healthier body. To put together a puzzle you must look at small pieces and make them into a larger picture. This helps develop better visualspacial skills, which helps with activities such as driving a car and using a map. However children playing video games all day may suffer from social setbacks because videogames are usually one player, While puzzles can be done by multiple people allowing for children to socialize while doing an entertaining activity. Also many video games are violent and can lead to more aggressive behavior in your child. This makes puzzles the superior option to video games with more beneficial effects to help students throughout their entire lives So on the next snow day instead of playing video games and watching T.V. spend the day with a puzzle increasing your memory skills and improving your health because nothing beats the euphoric high you get when put the last piece in and complete the picture.
No room for fraudulence in modern medical practices
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gal actions being taken against Prince George’s Hospital, as ten After a long, full-term preg- other women have also decided nancy of her child, Jazmine Tin- to pursue the matter legally. sley experiences the most trau- However, this is not the first time matizing experience of her life. that Akoda’s credentials have During a horrific delivery filled been under scrutiny, as he was with “hysterical screaming,” accused of a rape charge against a Tinsley felt as though she was woman not long ago. After a brief “losing her life” as she was giving investigation, the charges were dismissed due to lack of evidence birth to her only child. in order to move Since her birthing exHospitals must be more forward. There is a sense perience, the cautious when hir- of trust one has woman has claimed she ing doctors since their with any docthat they are was so traudecisions put at risk the tor seeing. Patients matized that physical and mental believe that she will never give birth health of the patients. they are putting their best interagain, nor trust another male doctor. This est at heart when seeking mediis because Dr. Charles Akoda, cal attention, especially during the male responsible for her de- such a monumental stage in one’s livery, was actually not a doctor life such as pregnancy. It is crucial that doctors are extremely at all. Akoda has worked at Prince careful as not only the mother’s George’s Hospital Center from health is at risk, but as is her un2008 to 2016, where he practiced born child(ren). It is absolutely disgusting that as a gynecologist, performing surgeries and prenatal care. Over such a man would take advantage his 8 year career at the hospital, of women’s health in such a way he had an appalling estimation as to risk their lives, for what? A of over 100 patients on which he career built off fake credentials fraudulently performed medical and the harming of women and procedures under a fake name. children? Hospitals must be more cauAkoda provided Prince George’s Hospital Center with fake docu- tious when hiring doctors since ments such as letters of recom- their decisions not only put at mendation, passport, and social risk the physical health of the patients, but the mental health of security numbers. Tinsley is not alone in the le- them as well.
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German field trip teaches tradition JESS CARNIVALE Sports Editor
Blake took 53 students to the village, which included both under and upperclassmen. Due to the varying levels of fluency two separate tours were given, one in English and the other in German. Capellan claimed “we get one tour in English for the younger kids and one tour in German for the older kids where they go around and Photo Credit: Mary Capellan show you the points of the On December 14, the German Christmas classes at North Harford got to markets and tell you about all experience an authentic Christ- these traditions in Germany that mas. To understand Christmas they kinda set up throughout the tradition, students at North Har- market.” ford took a trip to Baltimore’s InNot only did the students have ner Harbor to visit an authentic the opportunity to see German German Christmas Village. traditions, but they also got to Foreign language teachers, taste it. Bratwurst and Schnitzel Ms. Mary Capellan and Mr. Herr could be found at the market and
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students got to enjoy a traditional lunch. While it may be difficult to take a field trip to Germany the students got to take a look into traditional Christmas. Capellan stated, “The December time, I think, is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Germany because they have such a classic way of celebrating it and a lot of that is around the Christmas market and they kinda get a taste of it. It might spur some interest in going there one day, that’s what I always hope that you know you get a little glimpse and it kinda sucks you in where you would want to go to Germany and experience the real thing.” Many similar Christmas markets can also be found in other cities, such as Philadelphia. “In Germany they have Christmas markets, like pretty much every town has a Christmas market with stands that primary sell handmade and homemade goods” according to Capellan. The Christmas market in the Inner Harbor shares these traditions with vendors selling items such a nutcrackers and Christmas pyramids. The largest vendor at the market is Käthe Wohlfahrt, who is also top Christmas ornament and decor company in Germany.
Alumni takes on unique career; D J s p i n s i n t o e n t re p re n e u r s h i p AMANDA RYAN Reporter John D’Agostino is a 2011 North Harford graduate who has reached new personal levels of success. Back in his high school days he played guitar in a band, Almost Certain, which was a group of students from North Harford that played out at local bars and events, such as the yearly Hawkstock and Earth Day events. After D’Agostino graduated from North Harford, he went to school at Penn State University to pursue Mechanical Engineering. D’Agostino says he’s always had a, “fascination with building and designing my whole life. While I was in the band I built my own guitars out of trees I milled from the backyard.” When he was playing in the band, D’Agostino would also DJ events on the side. As he started college he made DJing his “full” part time gig and created D’Agostino DJ Productions. He began to enjoy DJing more and more, and then decided to start DJing weddings. “Weddings are a lot of fun to DJ. The excitement, the energy, and working together with the bride and groom made it a logical choice for something to pursue next,” D’Agostino exclaimed. During his freshman year of college, he got an internship with the U.S. Army as a Mechanical Engineer to support non-lethal research and testing on Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The internship led to a full-time job when he graduated from Penn State in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Today he works at APG on weekdays and DJ most weekends. D’Agostino also DJs for both public and private events in the community, including fund-raisers and charity events. He has also DJ’d several North Harford Alumni’s weddings and has a schedule in 2018 that is filling up quickly. Some advice D’Agostino would give seniors graduating in 2018 is to, “find a career that suits you. Not everyone is good at the same things, that is what makes us unique. Invest in yourself, and work hard. Take the time to think about where you want to be after you graduate from North Harford and take steps now to make it happen.” He advocates that students should, “use your current experiences and education from North Harford as a launching pad to take you to the next step in your life. Right now you could be touring colleges, trade schools, starting a small business, or talking with employers. There are so many resources available, but it is up to you to use them.” As a final message he shares one of his favorite quotes from Gary Vaynerchuk, an entrepreneur with a sometimes colorful vocabulary; “Do the work. Everyone wants to be successful, but nobody wants to do the work.”
Mr. NH competition quickly approaching, Contestants preparing DELANEY BOSWORTH Reporter This year’s Mr. North Harford is right around the corner and the competition will be tough with a wide range of acts. Junior Grant Scarboro plans on giving a political speech. He states, “no one has ever done that and I want people to hear about a topic I care about.” Junior Jacob Thompson says, “I’m excited to perform my talent, which will be singing.” The excitement doesn’t stop there. The past couple years Spanish teacher, Mrs. Lori Rake has been a judge and she plans on judging again. She says that she likes to judge because, “It is a really good time, it’s funny and entertaining.” Rake also adds, “It is nice to see the school come together and support the boys
that get up and perform.” If the contestants want in on a little secret on how to win, Rake tells, “I always look for someone who is really prepared and actually knows what they’re doing. I like if they go on stage and don’t just wing it. Of course I also consider the audience and how they react to them as well.” While many of the men performing are just doing it to make the school laugh or show everyone their talented side, some contestants are doing it to bring awareness or because they were inspired to compete from past competitors. Scarboro reports, “I mainly want to do Mr. North Harford because I want to inform everyone on a topic that is very important to me and others. I want my performance to be simple and straight to the point.” Don’t miss this annual event on February 23, 2017 in the auditorium. Be there to watch the boy of NHHS fight to find out who will be the next Mr. North Harford.
Boegner makes medical advancements;
New Alzheimer’s technology developed
BETHANY BIRCHFIELD News Editor
the DEBUT competition and have since started their own company called Synapto in order to build credibility as they undergo the next steps to get their device on the market and filing a patent. The headset has an accuracy rate of about 80% as they have gotten different anonymous patient information from around the world to test out their product. While there is no current cure for the disease, there are many trials and experiments being conducted in hopes of finding a cure. Boegner states, “It is never too early to make a difference... you don’t need to be an expert to do something great, you just need determination and an idea.” He continued, “None of our team knew anything about the technicalities behind solving the problem before we began, but we were determined and stuck with it. There really wasn’t that big of a difference between if we had started as high schoolers or college freshmen.”
Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, and it kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Alumni and University of Maryland student, David Boegner, has been working with a group of students to develop a new technology that detects early signs of Alzheimer’s. The team uses electroencephalogram (EEG) which reads and quantifies brainwaves for diagnostic purposes. Boegner noted that the doctor’s appointments and MRI scans that are necessary to determine whether or not a patient has Alzheimer’s is a particularly costly and time consuming process. However, Boegner explained, “Our (relatively cheap) portable device will be able to provide quantitative measurements that indicate whether the patient has Alzheimer’s disease under a procedure that takes minutes to complete.” The group’s ultimate goal is “to see this device in clinical offices or nursing homes across the nation as a routine (possibly yearly) check-up device to alert patients that may be developing Alzheimer’s disease so that they can get the right kind of treatment early to slow down the progression.” Boegner’s team was awarded first prize in the nation for Photo Credit: David Boegner
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Helping out community;
Delta Pizza opens doors to students JULIA FOSTER Reporter Salvatore “Sal” Ferranti owner of DP Ristorante and Lounge may be filled with Delta pride, but he was born and raised in northern Italy and did not migrate to America until he was 14. It wasn’t until he was a young adult that he settled in Delta, PA. He compared his experience of being an immigrant as being picked up and dropping off in China. “You don’t know the culture, you don’t know the religion or the foods, you don’t even know the language.” He feels he has become a stronger person from his experiences. “It takes special people to overcome obstacles, and It’s all about hard work. You ultimately fail, learn from your mistakes, and become better because of it.” Ferranti is often found reaching out to the community. “You get to meet people and develop relationships and you become embedded into the community. Your roots grow deep. I’m put in a position where I see so many people that need help and so many people that are struggling. You can’t help not to say no.” The restaurant owner opened his doors up to youth whose parents couldn’t get home in a timely manner during a snowstorm. People had only good things to say about the restaurant owner. Some first impressions revealed his warm, friendliness. “ His big
Local restaurant owner opens doors to those in need. Snowstorms, power outages, and more brought people to the lounge for warmth and food. Photo credit: Julia Foster heart and love of life are evident immediately,” said Carrie Victor, longtime friend of Ferranti. “Sal’s best quality is his heart” said Amy Blackburn, community member and longtime friend of Ferranti. “He opens the doors of his “home” to community members and embraces each person. He has a true love of the town he grew up in.” The owner said he just does what he needs to when he sees someone needs help. Also, Ferranti does what he can to keep the community active throughout the year. “We are always having events, we have a block party the last Saturday in June. We are trying to rejuvenate Delta, and bring the town to life.” In 2013 the original
Delta Pizza & Ferranti’s Italian Ristorante burned down. According to the Baltimore Sun it took 75 firefighters nearly four hours to control the two-alarm fire. “Right after the fire, I was in denial. I just didn’t understand really what happened,” said Ferranti. Soon after, the community reached out to Ferranti and they began to rebuild. “We all worked together in the cold to rebuild. We are really diverse people, but we learn to work together in a time of need.” Lastly, Ferranti wanted people to know that he is a “passenger” just like everybody else. “I do my part and leave something behind. It’s not for me, it’s for all of you.”
January 26, 2018
Help needed at Harford Glen JULIA FOSTER Reporter
Ruth Eisenhower, Teacher-incharge of outdoor education, exStudents from around Harco plains a little bit about what hapspend time at Harford Glen each pens at Harford Glen and why it year. However, over the years the is such an exciting experience. Glen has had more and more of a “Counseling at Harford Glen is struggle finding responsible eager a terrific opportunity to develop high school students to counsel and practice leadership skills fifth graders in beginning their while learning alongside the fifth life long journey of environmental graders. stewardship. High school Anyone who students get went to a Maryto particiIt’s a great experience pate in all the land elementary school knows and being a counselor campfires, acabout Harford and really allows you to tivities, Glen. North Harenvironmengrow as a person. ford students had tal lessons ofonly good things fered during -Rachel Ewers to say about the session.” the program. High school “People should students know that Harhave the opford Glen’s overnight camp was portunity to interact with other revoked at one point and previ- students from around the entire ous campers who had stayed at County. Harford Glen were the ones who “This is one of the few chances brought it back. It’s a great expe- high school students get to be rience and being a counselor re- on the same team with students ally allows you to grow as a per- from other schools,” said Eisenson,” said junior, Rachel Ewers hower. “ I am always amazed at The junior said she “enjoyed how quickly the counselors form being able to interact with all the a bond with each other since they kids as well as the other coun- have to work together every day selors, the kids and the friends to make the fifth grade field exyou make the stay really fun. perience successful.” You learn a lot of communicaInterested students can go to tion skills because you have to Mrs. O’Leary’s room for more intalk completely different to fifth formation, or to pick up an appligraders than you do anyone else cation. Completed applications because you have to make them must be turned into Mrs. O’Leary understand and listen as well as on or before 7:30am on Friday, learn.” February 2.
Buzzing about business: FBLA student compete; members head to states EMMIE CATRAMBONE Reporter Initiative. Group work. Time management. Determination. All of these qualities are key parts of FBLA, the club designed for people who wish to go into the business world later in life. FBLA, also known as Future Business Leaders of America, has been headed by Mrs. Vicki Bridges for 19 years. The club meets two to three times a month during Hawks Soar. The organization encompasses many parts of the business world, and students can choose which sector of the club they wish to partake in. Bridges said that there are “competitions that go anywhere from accounting, which is more of what we have in our business classes; we have journalism this year; we have public speaking; we have im-
promptu speaking where you’re students present a presentation, given something and you have to the competition works a little bit come up with right away what differently. “When they [the stuyou’re going to talk about; we dents] do a presentation, we just have other competitions which actually had one done which was are dealing with math; we have business ethics, the students had some that are dealing with English, it’s just a variety of different topics.” The teacher also said that one of the most common subjects studied by the students in FLBA is marketing. Students involved in FBLA can compete in many categories, including taking a multiple choice test and preparing a presentation to present in front of a panel of judges. The multiple choice test is Photo credit: Vicki Bridges then graded, and students are awarded first, second, and third to prepare something with the car place, and so on, based on their industry, so they did things with Volkswagen,” said the group’s test scores. Bridges said that when the advisor. Students have to pres-
ent in front of a group of judges - three or four judges who rate them on their appearance, their knowledge within a certain time limit. If they go over their time or under their time then they lose points on that. Zach Goodman and Brett Zenczykiewicz, both juniors, recently competed in an FBLA competition and placed second in their category. “We prepared a quick presentation about business ethics and about the automobile industry, and then we presented it to a bunch of judges,” said Goodman. “It felt ok [to
place second]. I would’ve liked to place first, but it’s good enough.” Goodman has been involved with FBLA for two years, since freshman year, and says that he recommends the club for everyone to join. “I’d say everyone should do it. It’s a fun experience and I think it prepares you for a lot of things.” Bridges was very proud of her students, many of whom placed very well in their last competition. “For Harford County, or for North Harford, to place is really exciting - it’s actually exciting for any student that places but especially for us. The students are actually awarded with a certificate that they can have and then when you go to states, they not only get a certificate, but they also get a plaque or trophy or something like that depending on where they have placed.”
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Performances continue; ‘Addicted’ to be showcased at several local venues KAYLA NOWACKI Reporter Addicted is a play that tackles the difficult subject of drugs and alcohol, drawing directly from the personal experiences of the director, Ms. Christle Henzel, the writer, director, and producer of the performance. Henzel had a close family member who struggled with addiction and through his story along with the research of so many others that were going through the same problems, this dramatic performance has taken on a life of its own. Addicted tells the story of three young adults battling addiction. Jessica, who is struggling with prescription pills, is played by high school senior Bethany Birchfield. Alumni Sam Piccirilli has been cast in the role as Dan, an alcoholic, and Alex, a heroin addict, is portrayed by Julio Fernandez. The play demonstrates the impact which addiction has on the user as well as the devastating impact it has on the friends and family members. “I saw the need to educate and bring awareness to drug and alcohol use, it’s a reality a lot of people don’t want to face but addiction is real and it needs to be discussed,” says Henzel. This year will be the fifth rewrite of the original script with new actors, new additions to the script, new character monologues,
The show Addicted portrays the realistic effect of drug and alcohol abuse on the user and those around them. Addicted has been performed in years prior through North Harford and has received positive feedback. Photo Credit: Christle Henzel new films, and new music. Feedback provided from previous audiences of past performances has helped the show to expand and grow. Henzel states, “although our past performances have always been fantastic, I believe this year is the best year yet.” Originally Addicted was designed for high school students but through the years, Henzel has found that this piece is really for anyone who is willing to listen to the message it portrays. Due to mature content, she said some feel the recommended age to see this would be 13 and above.
When asked about why this play is so important for people to come see Henzel replied, “I think Addicted starts a conversation about drugs and alcohol and it gives you starting point to really talk about what the dangers are and how we start to work with the epidemic we are faced with and how we can just stay away from drugs and alcohol to begin with.” Henzel also states that she is looking forward to expanding the dramatic performance. They have more performances than ever before with interest from many dif-
ferent venues. “We are really trying to branch out and spread the performances across the county along with neighboring counties and hopefully one day different states. It has been really exciting watching it grow in the past five years and my hope is to keep it going for a long time.” The show will be performed on March 1-2, March 10 at Mt Zion Church, or March 23 at The John Carroll School; all performances start at 7:00pm and they are free of charge. For more information about the performances, visit addictedtheplay.org.
Stepping into spotlight; students take stage in annual Talent Show LIZZIE CATRAMBONE Reporter The SGA Talent Show, set to be performed on March 2, is proving to be a great way for people to showcase their talents. Junior Abigail Vaughan performed last year and absolutely loved sharing her singing talent. “Singing is such a big part of my life, I love it. I love having the chance to share that love of music with people,” says Vaughan. The show provides a great way for students to be involved in their school and do something that they love, according to senior Hannah Hieronimus. “I chose to do it because I like to sing and I like to be a part of stuff in school, so I thought that by being part of the talent show I could incorporate both of those things,” says Hieronimus.
The performers also love how the show can display our school’s diversity. “I think it’s important to perform in the talent show because it shows the school that North Harford isn’t just a redneck school - we’re actually pretty diverse,” says junior Jenna Lyttle. Another benefit of the talent show is that is gives an opportunity for students to show what they can do outside of the school world. “It’s the only time during the year that I can show that I can do things outside of school, that I have something about me beyond doing school work,” says Vaughan. The event provides a great way for students to get out of their shells and get up and do something they may not normally do. “I think it’s important for people who maybe are afraid to get in front of their peers or just get in
front of people in general and just express their talents, whether it be dancing or singing or whatever it may be,” says Hieronimus. All forms of talents from singing to hula-hooping have been performed in the past and are acceptable. Auditions this year are set to be on January 30 and February 2. All the previous performed came to a similar consensus on whether they would do it again or encourage others to do so. Vaughan is ready to perform again this year. “I’m totally doing it again this year, I am actually doing an original song!” Lyttle and Hieronimus both want to perform, and recommend performing to all students who want to display their talents. Hannah Hieronimus is involved in a wide variety of things at school, but said that she “chose
to do it[Talent Show] because I like to sing and I like to be a part of stuff in school, so I thought that by being part of the Talent Show I could incorporate both of those things.” She would definitely recommend for even novice performers to give it a try. “Well there are many reasons, I think it’s important for people who maybe are afraid to get in front of their peers or just get in front of people in general and just express their talents, whether it be dancing or singing or whatever it may be. I think it’s important to debut that talent, and it’s also important to participate in things after school, like I always go to the Mr. North Harford competitions and stuff because I think it’s important to support the school.” *Would you recommend it* “yeah I definitely would!”
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Fate of Net Neutrality still up in air SAMANTHA STELTZER Production Manager On December 14, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rounded out 2017 as it rolled back net neutrality protections. According to junior Grant Scarboro, “Net Neutrality is the principle that ISPs (Internet Service Providers) such as Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T... are required to treat all Internet traffic equally so they can’t slow down certain websites in favor of websites that they own.” Instead, the Commission stunned the US in a three-to-two decision to eliminate rules prohibiting Internet providers from giving preferential treatment to Internet traffic of websites that are willing to pay for faster service. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel,, stated “Going forward, our broadband providers will have the power to block websites, throttle services, and censor online content. This is not right.” Ajit Pai, the chairman of the FCC, called the complaints of repeal ones of “hysteria” and “hot air.” Think of the repeal this way. If a person wanted to order pizza from Domino’s, their Internet provider, who has made a deal with Pizza Hut, can slow down Domino’s website causing the person to search other pizza places and end up on the Pizza Hut website. History teacher Michael Auth says that “unfortunately it seems [that] this may be one of those political ping-pong balls that, depends on who’s in party, as to whether we have it or not. That means it could be changing every few years.” Auth continues, “It seems to me an infringement upon freedom of access to equal amounts of information. When someone is restricting you to access information then they have an agenda and that means someone else’s agenda is infringing upon your search for knowledge.” Democrats have 50 votes out of 51 they need to reverse the FCC order by February 12, needing one more Republican vote. If it passes, the reversal moves to the House and then to President Trump’s desk for signing. Scarboro adds, “Hopefully things will get better because if they don’t then the repeal will go fully into effect and the last light of democracy in the U.S. will go out forever.”
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Evidence shows criminal careers rising for… Compiled by: Emma Marley
Forensic Photographer
Forensic Analyst
This occupation specializes in documentation of a scene through photographs which helps police recreate the scene and gives a visual representation of evidence. Formal photography training is needed at a university level or through law enforcement agency training.
Once evidence is collected, it’s taken back to the lab for scientific tests. They can test fluids for drugs, alcohol, or toxins that could have contributed to death. Forensic analysts frequently come in contact with dangerous substances and must follow strict safety protocols.
Crime Scene Investigator
Ballistics Expert
Some professionals work primarily in this field to collect and preserve evidence for analysis. Investigators walk through a crime scene or accident to determine what is to be collected and how it should be removed properly. Evidence must be collected carefully so the scene is not disturbed. This occupation can expose workers to potentially hazardous materials, such as chemicals and bodily fluids.
Like forensic analysts, ballistics experts work mostly in labs. They can run tests on bullets and their fragments to determine the type of gun used in a crime. Other than firearm analysis, they run tests to help determine if a suspect’s gun matches the weapon at the scene, or to identify the angle the bullet was shot. Safety protocols must be followed to protect themselves in the lab.
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Serial Killer Statistics Compiled by: Amanda Ryan
Number of serial killer victims in the state of maryland: 185. Maryland is the 19th state in the US with the most serial killer victims. Source: Radford University There are 35-50 active serial killers in the United States at any given time. Source: Creators One of the more recent and disturbing serial killer cases in Maryland involved a man named Joseph Roy Metheny, the admitted serial killer who chopped up his victims and sold them as BBQ from a roadside stand in Baltimore in the 1990s. He recently died in August, 2017 at the age of 62. Source: Daily Mail Serial killers kill, on average, 150 people every year. Source: Bustle
Curb that crime:
How to survive a crime in progress Compiled by: Emmie Catrambone Source: foxnews.com/us/2017/11/15/what-to-do-during-active-shooter-situation.html
Move away from the threat
Put up and turn off lights, do not let the shooter know of your location.
As a last resort, defend yourself against the attacker-
Be aware of your surroundings- if something weird or uncommon happens,
2 possible signs of a serial killer in high school Compiled by: Cassidy Chandler
Intelligence: Organized serial killers, like John Wayne Gacy or Ted Bundy, have I.Q. of around 113. Disorganized serial killers without methods or plans have an I.Q. of about 93.
Antisocial Behavior: Unusual interactions or no interaction with other kids at a young age. A child can go from being very social to not social at all. Signs of suffering from an antisocial disorder include patterns of lying, aggressiveness, and irresponsibility.
Substance abuse: Many serial killers suffer from drug and alcohol abuse. Source: www. crimemuseum. org
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Unsolved murder mysteries
The Murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls
Compiled by: Lizzie Catrambone
The Zodiac Killings These were a series of seven killings (four men and three women) in the span of two years. The Zodiac killer left coded, unsolved clues behind at every crime scene, but even to this day the identity of the Zodiac killer remains unknown.
The Springfield Three In 1992, after a night of going to graduation parties, three women mysteriously disappeared from the house they were staying in. There was no sign of struggle, only a single broken lamp shade outside. There were many anonymous false tips, however, one said that the women were buried under a local hospital parking lot. After the ground was scanned, they found 3 abnormalities under the lot, but with no concrete evidence the ground could not be dug up, and the three women remain missing to this day.
Myths VS Facts Compiled by: Delaney Bosworth
Crime scenes are quickly worked on and solved. It takes a long time to get all the evidence back and processed. To get DNA, it takes more than 50 hours of lab work. That equals more than six work days. Crime scene professionals don’t have feelings or emotions towards what they’re doing. Crime scenes tend to be upsetting and gruesome. While it may help to try and ignore the sadness, many people are unable to handle it. However, it is very rewarding to help people get closure with their loved one. Detectives analyze the evidence. Mainly, the work done on crime scenes is separate than investigations. Different people work on different parts of the crime. Source: http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/justice-studies/blog/ crime-show-myths-debunked-forensic-experts-tell-what-life-is-real/
On 1996 both Tupac and Biggie Smalls were shot and killed in a drive by shooting. The murders were believed to be parts of gang rivalries the rappers were involved in, as Tupac was killed 6 months before Biggie Smalls. It was believed that Biggie Smalls payed the Southside Crips to kill Tupac, as the two were rivals. However, the real reasons for these murders is unknown and the case is still open today.
Jack the Ripper In a short 3 month period in 1888 at least 5 women were discovered multated and dumped on the street. All of the women were known prostitutes, who were easily accessible to the murderer. Despite all of the investigators on the case, the identity of Jack the Ripper was never found, and remains unknown to this day.
Gardner Museum The heist of the Gardner Museum was the largest art heist in history. In 1990, two men disguised as policemen stole 13 paintings altogether worth 13 million dollars. The men were never found and the museum never got their paintings back.
5 facts involving serial killers and mental illness Compiled by: Tanner Russell Source: University of Columbia study
93% of serial killers with psychopathy also presented sadistic disorder. Half of the psychopaths were schizoid. Almost half presented criteria for the three types of PD: psychopathic, schizoid, and sadistic. Based on a study done by the University of Columbia in New York. Jeffrey Dahmer kidnapped, molested and murdered 17 boys and young men between 1978 and 1991. He dismembered the bodies and ate some of his victims. Mental health experts concluded he displayed borderline personality disorder and sadistic traits. The most broadly recognized mental disorder associated with serial killing is Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD). Ted Bundy had APD, which caused him to have no empathy for his victims David Berkowitz (aka the Son of Sam) was responsible for a crime spree from 1976-1977 that saw him take the lives of 6 people. After he was caught, Berkowitz claimed that his neighbor’s dog told him to kill. He was later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. The vast majority of people who have a mental illness do not kill anyone. Serial killers are a small subgroup of people that someone would call a “sociopath” or “psychopath.” Somewhere between .2%-3% of the general population have APD, and according to this article the FBI says there are only 25-50 active serial killers in the US in 2015.
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Timberlake takes Super Bowl halftime stage EMMIE CATRAMBONE Reporter Coming up on February 4 is one of the biggest events of the year - the Super Bowl. In one of the greatest annual showdowns, the NFC Champion will play the AFC Champion in a thrilling football game. However, it is not just the game that people are going to be closely watching. This year, Justin Timberlake will be headlining the performance for his third Super Bowl performance. He will be performing at the US Bank Stadium in Minnesota, where the Super Bowl will be played this year. This comes as a big surprise as Timberlake has already performed at Super Bowl 35 and Super Bowl 38. However, there are some that are surprised about this announcement for a different reason. Following his performance in 2004, Timberlake’s show with Janet Jackson was surrounded with controversy. During the event, Timberlake somehow became entangled with Jackson, pulling off part of her costume and exposing her upper body. Considering the performance was (and always is) live, the wardrobe malfunction was a huge scandal that clouded their performance. Although the mishap was claimed to be a mistake, many believe that the stunt was planned. Because of this, the Federal Communications Commission implemented a five second delay on live television. CBS, the company that aired the Super Bowl, was also fined $500,000. Hopefully, Timberlake’s performance is going to be scandal-free this year, as he will be doing the show without any other collaborators on stage with him. Many people in the community are excited to see Timberlake in the halftime show. “I love Justin Timberlake,” junior Brenna Duley said. “My mom loves Justin Timberlake; she saw him in concert...so, I think she’ll be pretty happy about it.”
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Greatest Showman becomes greatest hit of 2018 JESSICA MCGOWAN Reporter The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman hit theaters December 8, 2017 and has since grossed 231.5 million dollars in the US already. The big screen musical tells the story of P.T. Barnum and the eventful start to the famed Barnum and Bailey Circus. The movie begins with P.T. Barnum as a young child, meeting the woman who will become his wife, Charity Hallett, played by Michelle Williams. The movie jumps to Barnum’s life as an adult trying to make a living and chronicles a host of ups and downs.
Barnum creates the “freak show” that boasts many iconic characters, such as trapeze artists, the world’s tallest and fattest men, and the unforgettable bearded lady. The movie boasts a largely talented cast with well-known performers such as Zendaya and Zac Efron, but also newer faces to the movies such as bombshell singer Keala Settle. The movie is fast paced, musical, and incredibly moving to viewers. The soundtrack, which has been released online, reached number one on the Billboard Album chart, as well as won a Golden Globe for their best original
French Club party goers eat, sing, exchange gifts DARBY HYDE Op/Ed Editor
Another activity the French Club members did at the party On the December 15, the North was decorating toilet paper rolls Harford French Club, headed by and paper towel rolls to look like senior and president Sarah Ortt, bûche de Noëls, of which the real put on its annual Christmas par- models are iced to look like logs. ty. This After eatparty, as ing some always, of these acincluded tual cakes m a n y that club French members N o ë l brought in, customs, there was such as a Secret singing Santa gift “tradiexchange. tional There French was also discarols, cussion of and parthe upcomtaking in ing French Photo Credit: Mrs. Larissa Arist a bûche class trip to de Noël, Quebec in which is a traditional French March. This trip was opened to Christmas cake,” according to French Club members who were advisor Larissa Arist. not French students. It will in Arist attested to her favorite clude excursions to Quebec City tradition being singing French and Montreal, with activities like Christmas carols, giving the ex- snowshoeing, dog sledding, and ample of “O Holy Night, which snow tubing. was originally in French, and Glo- When asked how she thought ria in Excelsis Deo,” which she the party went, Ortt said she also loves hearing in French. At thought “the party went really the event, party goers sang “Vive well,” and that “it was fun to get le Vent,” which is the French ver- together with everyone and do sion of the carol “Jingle Bells.” fun French activities.”
song: “This is Me,” which is about how being different is okay. This can be accredited to the songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. This iconic songwriting team has been receiving a lot of buzz recently for their other hits; La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen. The movie has been getting some mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes critics only gave the movie a 56 percent, saying that the movie tried to dazzle audiences, “but at the expense of its complex subject’s far more intriguing real-life story.” However, many people loved the movie. Senior Abby Renzulli saw the movie. “I absolutely
loved it!” said Renzulli. Her favorite songs were “This is Me” and “The Other Side. Renzulli says she “11/10 would recommend it to someone and I would give it a 5 [out of 5 stars possible].” Some of the key songs and moments to look out for in the movie are songs like “Never Enough”, a ballad performed by Loren Allred who was a contestant on the third season of The Voice. With three Golden Globe nominations, one win and a hit soundtrack, Greatest Showman is a must see for date night, family night, or any night! But hurry, the movie will be out of theaters soon.
Local artisan features works JESSICA MCGOWAN Reporter Jennifer Lane was a stay at home mom looking for an outlet to let her creativity shine through. She and a friend created Belle Patri in the heart of Jarrettsville in 2007. Since then, the furniture store has become even bigger taking over the surrounding area of the first store- as well as opening a second location in Columbia, Maryland. Walking into the store, you immediately feel a sense of home throughout. She was inspired to open the store because she has a degree in art and design. “I love to be creative.” Lane continued, “I met a friend with similar interests and we decided to start the store.” The store sells furniture and home décor that can be new or consignment. “We love the painted pieces we create as well as our consignors. We also feature local artisans.” Belle Patri, meaning beautiful home, also has an online website that also showcases a wide range of the stock the store carries, Apart from sales, Belle Patri also hosts many events for the surrounding community. During the winter they have themed holiday open houses which are open
to the public The special events will sometimes include special guests like 3 Oak Farms alpacas, the acapella group from NHHS, Kilby Creamery, Jarrettsville Creamery & Johns Backyard Beefstro. In addition, they also hold seasonal sales and monthly parking lot sales in the summertime. Belle Patri also teaches the community during their painting classes. Their Jarrettsville location is incredibly large, boasting two floors and over 8,000 square feet. Each of their design rooms are arranged to look like real rooms for you to see how it would look in a real home. Their Colombia location is also grand, with a total of 7,500 square feet for all your design need. With so many things that Jennifer Lane does in her stores, she says that one of her favorites is helping the people that come in. “I love helping my friends & customers create the home they dreamed of having by designing rooms, table settings and more.” After almost 11 years, Belle Patri shows no signs of slowing down. They’ve stayed open by providing impeccable customer service and beautiful products. Jen says, “It truly a great thing to have a job you love & a dream come to life.”
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NH student dances his way across HCC stage; Taking on “whole new” role in production of ‘Aladdin’ OLIVIA BECKER Reporter Zach Grzymala is a student with a wide variety of interests; drawing, graphic designing, acting, and dancing. The junior has been dancing since he was 12 years old. He has been dancing for Harford Dance Center and has performed several shows at Harford Community College, including Harriet’s Happy Halloween, in October. He was also the Cavalier in the Nutcracker this past December. Grzymala says his favorite show has to be the annual Harriet’s Happiest Halloween because “There’s always a huge turnout of kids that show up in their Halloween costumes and it’s great to see the looks on their faces when I’m performing.” He adds, the show was “directed by Bambi Johnson who is fantastic.” Grzymala says that since it is an annual show it is something that he always looks forward to. Dancing is fun, but is also de-
This May, Grzymala will take on a ‘whole new’ role as Aladdin in the show Aladdin. When Grzymala is asked how he feels about his big role he says “it’s humbling to have such a big lead in the show and I look forward to training for it.” When asked where his inspiration to dance came from, the NH student expressed that he was sick of watching his sisters dance so he finally did it himself. He says his favorite part about dancing is “the reaction from the crowd you get and the energy you get when you’re on stage.” His favorite type of dance is hip hop which he featured in his role in Harriet’s Happiest Halloween, where he plays both B-Rad and the hip hop Gryzmala does a pilot freeze while performing in Kinetic scarecrow. Canvas Salvador Dali. He has been dancing for five years. The junior would like to tell young adults with Photo Credit: Scott Serio dreams of dancing not to worry about getting made fun tices 6 days a week, taking up a tivity that lets me push myself.” of, and to just do what they want lot of his time. He barely gets to He adds that the “instant gratito do. He stated, “If it makes you work and to do other after school fication from the crowd is awehappy then go for it.” activities. But all the hard work some.” manding. The junior works out every day at the Bel Air Athletic Club and he also says he prac-
and time pays off in the end. Grzymala expresses that dancing is “a physically demanding ac-
Fox and Fern Cafe’s final days in Forest Hill; Cafe closes it doors, hopes to reopen in future EMMIE CATRAMBONE Reporter Avocado toast. Basil lemonade. Chai tea latte. Sound familiar? Fox and Fern Cafe was a restaurant in Forest Hill, Maryland that focused on serving tasty food made with fresh, local, and natural ingredients. Their website explained their food “is produced with wholesome, seasonal ingredients sourced locally when possible.” The cafe was a perfect place to get a well-brewed cup of coffee or a nutritious but delicious sandwich. Customers raved about the cute cafe online, with Alaysha H. saying that “...I instantly felt like the café was filled with old friends--the staff was so kind,
throughout the community. the patrons were happy, and However, in mid-December the atmosphere was so chill. it was announced that Fox and It’s a family business so the Fern would be closing its doors staff really caters to you, not on December 24. A statement like a chain restaurant where was put up on the people their website, are not tru...I instantly felt like saying “IMly invested PORTANT NOin the sucthe cafe was filled TICE TO THE cess of the with old friends, the FRIENDS OF business...” FOX & FERN: Another staff was so kind... On December 24, patron, ~Alaysha H., 2017, Fox & Fern Betty K., customer will be closing in wrote “love Forest Hill. We this place! are extremely Whenever grateful to all of you for the I am in the area I stop by for past five years and thank you some coffee and a sandwich. for your friendship and patronFriendly staff and quality age. We will keep you posted food and coffee...” Obviously, about our next chapter…..we the cozy cafe was much loved
have some plans in the works and are hoping to land nearby. Best wishes to each and every one in our great community!” Many around the Forest Hill community were very surprised to see the cute and successful cafe closing its doors. The owner of the local establishment said that with the new shops going in across the street, the landlord raised their rent prices dramatically. The new additions to the Forest Hill community include a Royal Farms and a rumored Starbucks and Chipotle. The increase in rent made the owners of Fox and Fern want to close the shop, but they will be reopening somewhere else in Forest Hill in the near future.
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Sew what? NH students stitch together HANNAH AYRES Reporter
Two students on the North Harford campus Juniors Lynne Thomas and Sam Fielder both got into sewing and are winning awards and using their skills for good around the community. Fielder got into sewing after seeing several of her family members produce impressive works. “My mom’s sisters all sew so it’s just like a family activity that we did and it was part of 4-H which I’m still in.” The junior sewer learned from her mom and sees herself doing it in the future. Her favorite part of sewing is being able to make any outfit she wants. Thomas has been sewing since she was 5 years old and she became a part of 4-H. She is self-taught with some help from her mom and other 4-H leaders. She made cloth napkins for her old elementary school, made bean bags for Operation Christmas Child, and crafted Pretty Pockets™, which are for cancer patients drains so they don’t rub against skin and cause irritation. Thomas’ favorite thing about sewing is “getting to wear something I’ve made and no one else has.” In 4-H there are many competitions in which budding seamstresses can compete. “You enter your sewing and there’s a fashion review in 4-H [where] you can model your sewed outfits,” says Fielder who finished first in constructed re-design and constructed outerwear categories. Thomas has won multiple blue ribbons on her sewing, Grand Champion on one of her three piece outfits at the state fair and senior reserve champion on a cape that she had made. Both have competed in the ‘Maryland Make It with Wool’ competition which requires that everyone sews a whole outfit made out of wool fabric. Thomas has won reserved champion for two years in a row as well.
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EMMA MARLEY Features Editor
CASSIDY CHANDLER SSC Editor
Things to leave behind in 2017
GARRETT STURGILL Reporter “Ripped clothing” -Dylan Kapentusky, sophomore
“Apple airpods”Jacob Quigg, junior
“The floor is lava”Sophia Plate, junior
“X factor” Lauren Brandis, freshman
2017 trends to end JULIA FOSTER Reporter
“Fake glasses “ - Garrett Strine, freshman
“Fidget spinners“ Matt Weir, sophomore
2018
“Vape pens” -Tallon Virts, junior “
“Minions”Alek Sevilla, sophomore
“Tucking sweatpants into socks“ - Abby Kroener, sophomore
“Dabbing” - Jacob Preston, junior “Wavy brows“ - Cindy Zhang, junior
“Man buns “ Caroline Ulmer, freshman
D r o p p i n’ t h e b a l l CASSIE RICKEY News Editor Every New Years Eve at exactly midnight a 11,875 pound ball is dropped in Times Square, While billions watch it fall as the new year begins. So why do we have the ceremonial ball drop each year? According to salon.com the idea of a time ball originated in the 1800’s when we did not have time zones yet and sailors used a chronometer to keep track of time. A chronometer was like a pocket watch. However when seas became rough, the chronometer could become uncalibrated and the captain could lose track of their speed and could slow down the trip. To solve this problem the time ball was created to drop at 1:00 in the afternoon from a coastal naval observatory. This allowed sailors to sync up their chronometers more accurately. Flash forward to 1904 when New Year’s Eve celebrations were started with fireworks in Times Square. However in 1907 fireworks were banned from the city. Due to the ban on fireworks the city had to think of a new tradition and that tradition was the time ball being dropped on midnight.
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. . . . d l r o w e h t What in Are these wonders? Lost City of Petra Compiled by: BETHANY BIRCHFIELD
About 400,000 visitors per year The Nabataeans created a prehistoric city in Jordan called Petra by carving it into the sandstone. It is called the “lost city” because only recently has it been uncovered to the Western World. Petra used to be a very popular place of trade with a high population.
Taj Mahal Compiled by: CASSIDY CHANDLER
About 7-8 million visitors per year The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum that was built over a period of more than 20 years, located in India. It shows off the Mughal architecture, which combined influences and ideas from India, Persia and Islam.
Taj Mahal by the Numbers:
Petra by the Numbers:
22
It took years to construct Taj Mahal
800
There are about structures in Petra (statues, buildings, tombs, etc)
The Taj Mahal is feet tall
240 Its total area is 34,596 square feet It was constructed in1631 and was completed in 1653
“The Treasury” is thought to be years old
2,000
Petra has a population of about people
Only
30,000
15% of the city has been uncovered
Great Barrier Reef Compiled by: AUBREY WILLIAMS
Over 2 million visitors per year The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Australia. It is the world’s largest coral reef, larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible from space. It is comprised of thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands..
Great Barrier Reef by the Numbers:
percent of the world’s to10% tal fish species can be found here
The reef stretches over miles
1,800
It’s composed of over individual reefs
2,900
Tourism to the reef generates around AU $ billion/year
5-6
Great Wall of China Compiled by: CASSIE RICKEY
Over 10 million visitors per year The Great Wall of China is a series of military defense territories that was made of brick, stone, tamped earth and other materials. The wall is located on the historical northern borders of China.
Great Wall of China by the Numbers:
6836
It is about miles from here It was built over a period of years
200 Over 1 million people died building the wall
The wall is miles long
3728.227
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Stonehenge Compiled by: HANNAH AYRES
About 1.3 million visitors per year Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 2 miles west of Amesbury. It consists of a ring of standing stones, with each standing stone around 13 feet high, 7 feet wide and weighing around 25 tons.
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Colosseum Compiled by: MARIA KROPKOWSKI
About 4 million visitors per year The colosseum is the largest outdoor amphitheater built. Constructed by the emperors in the Flavian Dynasty, the construction was complete by the year 79 AD. It was originally used to perform inaugural games.
Colosseum by the Numbers:
Stonehenge by the Numbers:
The building has become a symbol against capital punishment , many demonstrations took place in
1977
In the year access to Stonehenge was limited Each standing stone was
13
around
37th
It’s the most visited destination
feet high
people gather at 20,000 Stonehenge for the Summer
Solstice
It took
each
The building measures by feet
620 513 Over 9,000 wild animals were killed during the inaugural games
year
1000 years to build
Easter Island
Grand Canyon
Compiled by: KATE MEAGHER
Compiled by: JESSICA CARNIVALE
About 70,000 visitors per year
Over 5 million visitors per year
The Easter Island heads, carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1,100 AD and 1,500 AD, are large stone heads found in the tropical South Pacific near Chile. There are 887 carved heads, all contained within Rapa Nui National Park.
The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Teddy Roosevelt was instrumental in protecting the Grand Canyon and signed a bill proclaiming the area as Grand Canyon Game Reserve. Then two years later he made it a national park.
Easter Island by the Numbers:
Grand Canyon by the Numbers:
Tourism increases by about each year
20%
It is about
The largest statue is tons
It was created from erosion million years ago.
900
770
It got its name because it was discovered on Easter Sunday of
The Lost City of Petra: nationalgeographic.com
Stonehenge: nationalgeographic.com
6
About people have died at the Grand Canyon
1722
Great Barrier Reef: greatbarrierreef.org
miles long
2,265
The heads are between and years old
SOURCES:
270
From North Harford high school it is miles away
90.4
500
2000
Taj Mahal: tajmahal.org.uk/taj-mahal-facts.html
Great Wall of China: Chinatravellers.com/Artcle_Show Colosseum: ancient.eu/Colosseum/
Easter Island: forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/
Grand Canyon: history.com/topics/grand-canyon
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“Flipping” into Parkour World Cup Outstanding KAILEY JOURDAN Reporter 2017 graduate Austin Mitchell has taken up an interest in parkour. Mitchell fell in love with the sport ever since he watched a video of it on YouTube, inspiring him to try it for himself.
Q: What inspired you to start parkour? A: What inspired me to start parkour and free-running was when I first came across it on YouTube, I fell in love with the creativity and uniqueness of the way they were just using their bodies to come up with tricks; that blew my mind. Ever since then, I looked more and more into it and my interest kept growing and once I started training it for myself, it became something I knew I wanted to do the rest of my life.
Q: What kinds of training are involved?
throughout training, I plan on pushing my training to new limits to see how far I can push myself to overcome new mental obstacles, tricks, and more high level moves/combos. By doing this I hope that in the near future I can be a pro free-runner and stunt man.”
Q: What have you accomplished through parkour? A: Through free-running, I’ve accomplished a lot. The people I’ve met in the free-running community alone have helped shape who I am as an individual. But through free-running I’ve learned to conquer fears, increase my skills and
balance, and skills are always increasing. Through free-running I’ve learned that I do inspire others and that’s the best motivation there is. I’ve learned that I not only just teach my students, I have an impact on their lives. A student of mine wrote about me for a chance to win a scholarship at his school. The assignment was to write an essay about someone who’s had a huge impact on your life. And after reading that I realized that through teaching him I’m not just teaching him free-running, I’m teaching him a way of life and valuable life lessons. After reading his essay on how I’ve impacted his life I realized free-running has honestly just changed the way I look at the world and it takes me away from reality while I’m living in the moment free-running daydreaming about a world that that’s the only thing I had to do. I’ve learned that freerunning isn’t just an art form, it truly can be a lifestyle for some and I want to be apart of the some who get to live that lifestyle.
A: There are too many different kinds of training involved. Your training varies Q: If you competdepending on what ed in any tournayou’re wanting to ments, what were work on or improve they and were you on. One day you could successful?” be training balance A: “ I’ve competed in on rails then tricks the Parkour World Cup on rails then flips on Needless to say, Mitchell has a bright future Qualifier at the Atlanta, rails then flow work ahead of him with his talent leading the way. Georgia location qualion rails then combos Mitchell started practicing on playgrounds fiers. There I placed 1st on rails then precito build the strength and skills he uses today. which gave me a free sion jumps on rails registration fee for finals Photo credit: Austin Mitchell then rail plyo’s then which will be taking well you get the point. place in Tampa, Florida It’s literally limitless on January 27th-28th of this year. and that’s one reason I love it so awareness, see the world with Winning the qualifiers I also won much. But there’s also training a different perspective, etc. For a free pair of free-running shoes, to train for jumps like technique example, most people just see a free shirt and 5 paid passes of on what will give you the most a wall and that’s it, maybe they open gym sessions where the power out of your jump and acknowledge the color, design event was held. So now I’m just best landing for a transition and or material it’s made out of. But looking forward to and training things like that. Training literally when I see a wall I envision a depends on what you’re trying to million different possibilities to for the first ever international do. But basic training would be display my art style on the wall. parkour event in the United to workout your legs and core for Through free-running I’ve also States, which is known as the balance and strength. The most learned the beauty of trial and er- Parkour World Cup. important part of your body, ror and it taught me to be thank- Q: How are you preparin my opinion, for free-running ful for failed attempts because it’s ing for the Parkour World to work out, is your ankles and those failed attempts at a move Cup? calfs so your ankles are strong that make it feel so much better A: I’m preparing for the it by enough for the quick, awkward, when you finally land it and it’s training at the gym for longer high-drop impacted movements those failed attempts that give hours but also focusing on certain that they go through. you an overall better understand- moves I want for finals and also Q: What do you plan on ing of a move as well. Through working on creativity training doing with your talent in free-running I’ve learned to trust by using the same setup over and myself in many situations be- over but forcing myself to come the future? A: “Going into the future with cause through practicing the life- up with a different line each time my talent and skills I’ve acquired style and art form I’ve become in a so I explore and come up with sense a ninja... like my awareness, new styles of movement.
Olympic athletes COMPILED BY: Tanner Russell
Shaun White The most famous snowboarder in America after back-to-back gold medals at the halfpipe event in 2006 and 2010 came in fourth in the 2014 winter games just missing the podium.
Photo Credit: Adelhaid.p
Nathan Chen He is the first male athlete ever to land five quadruple jumps in a single performance. A month later, he did it again. At the 2018 U.S. Championships in San Jose, California, Chen performed a total seven clean quadruple jumps for his second consecutive national title.
Photo Credit: Leah Adams
Mikaela Shiffrin A slalom skier, who’s been the No. 1-ranked woman in the world both this season and last, she is well positioned to increase her gold medal count after her first place victory in the 2014 Olympic games.
Photo Credit: Manfred Werner
This graph was made using statistics from bls.gov. The numbers represent the typical amount of time and money the average high school student spends on school related winter sports.
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Burton rows to victory D1 Athletes through the years EMILY MILLER Video Manager Alumnus Robert “Bobby” Burton is currently a junior at University of Maryland College Park, where he is currently a member of the rowing team. According to Burton, “Every fall, the University of Maryland hosts a club fair on McKeldin Mall, at the center of campus, where students have the opportunity to check out the variety of clubs, from intramural sports team to social groups, while current members share information about their respective club.” Straying away from the traditional classic sports, Burton stated that as he strolled through the athletic section, members of the rowing team captured his attention and convinced him to give it a chance, “I enjoy being out on the water and it seemed like a great opportunity to meet some new people with similar interests.” In addition to a rigorous class schedule, Burton said he has committed to fully indulging in the sport, balancing his studies, and demanding practice schedule, “The rowing team, both varsity and novice, while both practice separately, meet at the same time every weekday on the river at 5:10am sharp. Practice stretches to about 7:30, just in time for those unlucky enough to catch an 8:00 am class.” Although, the team receives time off during the weekends, Burton says that he tries to excel in the sport by attending Saturday practices. “Practice itself involves about an hour and a half on the water with the remaining time of morning practices being consumed by moving the boats in and out of the boat house to and from the water.” Pursuing through strenuous practices prepares both Burton and his team for their intense compe-
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futhering athletes and academics
titions against select schools also consisting of a rowing team. Burton states, “A few times a semester, both the novice and varsity team race other schools on a neutral lake or significantly wide river. The fall semester I rowed, I had the opportunity to race on the lake where the US Olympic rowing team practices.” While he believes studying at UMD can be difficult without the addition of a commitment to sports, Burton explains, “The early morning practices certainly puts a strain on your study and sleep habits since rowing tends to be a larger commitment than other intramurals.” This schedule can cause other students to struggle to balance, but Burton said he decided to grow from the experience as a student alongside improving as an athlete. “ I found it does force you to complete your work early and it helps eliminate those procrastination habits. Overall, if you are able to get the proper sleep and go to bed early, you should have time to complete your periodic work while finding enough time to study for exams.” When it comes to college, while the course load may seem overwhelming, Burton states, “I would definitely recommend joining any club team, especially rowing. It forces you to take on a commitment and stick to it. As long as you’re not afraid to get a little wet, it’s great way to meet new people and stay in shape.” Along with the rowing team, Burton is also involved in club dodgeball, intramural soccer, and flag football. Burton’s final words of wisdom to future college students when it comes to sports is, “Sports, regardless of the level is a great way to get involved with your school, build friendships, and take your mind off school work.”
tough at first but she started getting the hang of it and it wasn’t hard to find the balance. Committing do a D1 program is Going into college is scary, no walk in the park, according to but these D1 athletes express some NH alumni who describe that going in committed makes that it’s “A lot of sacrifice and hard blending in socially a little easier. work” and that “it is worth it.” “Being on a sports team really Three alumni of North Harford, does help socially because you Rachel Ator, Bailey Saneman and enter college with this immediHaley Ford, are all current or forate group of friends!” commented mer D1 athletes. Ator is a current Ator. “ Not only that, but the D1 athlete at Radford University, older teammates introduce you Saneman is a graduating D1 athto their friends as well.” lete at University of Vermont, and Saneman believes she had Ford is a former D1 athlete at Penn “20+ built in State. Ator comfriends” that were mitted towards the on her team. For end of her sophoFord, “being apart more year, of a team allowed Saneman comme to meet a lot mitted at the end of different people of fall/beginning over the course of of winter of her my career and I junior year, and think that is probFord committed ably one of the December of her biggest rewards junior year. Ford of playing at that said when she level.” committed it “was All these athconsidered super letes said they early,” and added Vermont takes on Marist College, here Sanamen is would recommend it is “crazy to think a D1 program to girls are commit- breaking away from her defeneder to receive a pass. others. Saneman ting as freshman Photo credit: Brian Jenkins of UVM advises that going and sophomores now.” These athletes keep in shape D1 is a tough decision and that “ Playing D1 takes up a lot of while keeping their grades too. if you’re not ready if a big comtime and hard work, according Ator thinks the D1 program im- mitment, it would be hard to adto Ator “In the fall we prac- proves her grades because she is just.” tice Monday through Friday for on a schedule, a schedule she says Likewise, Ford said that in two hours and have lift Monday gives her plenty of time for her the she ”got a group of friends that will forever play a huge part through Friday, besides Wednes- school work. day, for an hour. In the spring, we Saneman noted “During the in my life. I got a second home in will practice 6 days a week (Mon- spring when we are traveling I of- Happy Valley, a place that I will day through Saturday)” ten miss classes, tests, etc. But the always go back to. I got a degree. Saneman had similar expe- key is to get to know professors, Most importantly being apart rience. “ In the fall we practice 5 and most of them are extremely of a D1 program allowed me to days a week usually, but there are helpful in allowing me to make grow as an individual both on the more strict NCAA hour rules. In up work.” Ford said that it was field and off.”
We all know the parents I’m talking about. The ones who scream bloody murder when the ref calls a foul, or their super star kid gets taken out of the starting line up. These kinds of people really don’t care who’s listening. They know their kid is special, and they want everyone else to know too. When I’ve played sports as a kid, I always set up rules with my parents. They had to respect the referees calls. Both of them weren’t allowed to yell or scream, and if they did I made them leave. Apparently, not many other kids share this mutual understand with their parents. I remember
looking at my parents, calmly sitting down next to the screechers thinking, ‘goodness gracious thank god my parents aren’t those parents’ This may seem a little rude to my parents- they’re just trying to be supportive, right? But I think crazy parents have no place in childhood sports. Not only does it hurt the players, but changes the atmosphere of the event from positive to awkward and upsetting. Players are young and impressionable, any critiques are taken to heart. Adults should not yell at children in any setting especially if they are not related to them. And as an athlete, I know this all too well.
OLIVIA BECKER Reporter the spring, we practice everyday and usually one day on the weekend if we do not have a game.” Ford said that practice hours “depended on what part of our season it was. Fall and winter we got a few more days off but for the most part we practiced everyday whether it was with our sticks or just conditioning and lift.”. The athlete added In the spring, the team practiced everyday “with a lift, conditioning and film except for the day after a game we would get that day to recover. “
My freshman year, fifteen year old Jessica McGowan was sitting in her volleyball tournament, keeping score for a game. When all of a sudden I hear the screeching cry of the woman I will refer to as Kathy. Kathy was going on and on carrying on about how “the score is wrong” and “these girls need basic math skills!” As you can imagine I was upset. I didn’t know this lady, I didn’t know which child was hers, or where she lived. All I knew was that she hated me and my team for barely any reason. So this is a call to action. I know parents read this newspaper. I know that you guys can
hear the students say; chill out. There are no college scouts at your child’s scrimmage. No club coach is looking for him or her. Nothing is as serious as you believe it is. What can we do instead? Well for one, stop yelling and start cheering! We are all hawks here, start acting like it! Second, before you say anything that could be inflammatory, ask yourself if you would want someone saying that to your child. Everyday, a new kid picks up their first soccer ball, lacrosse stick, or skates. And everyday is a new opportunity to help that future athlete exceed through positive reinforcement and kindness.
January 26, 2018
Page 20- Sports
Cry of the Hawk
HAWKTASTIC WINTER ATHLETES THE FOLLOWING ATHLETES WERE CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS OR COACH AS THE UNSUNG HERO!
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Austin Floyd, senior
Juls Jackson, freshman Nominated by: Victoria Reinhardt and Madi Gress
Nominated by: Coach Mike Atkin
How many years you have played: 4 years
How many years you have played: 2 years
What you love about the sport you play: I love how challenging the sport is. Something people may not know about you: I prefer one- on- one sports over team sports. Photo credit: Katie Kettell
Reaction to nomination: I’m very thankful to be named unsung hero, and I really appreciate Coach Mike coming out and helping the team.
What you love about the sport you play: I love that it isn’t easy. People always assume that it’s “not a sport” or it’s “not hard,” but it really is. It is a workout and really gets you tired. Something people may not know about you: Photo credit: Delaney Bosworth This is my first year actually stunting and being in the air. Reaction to nomination: I’m honored.
Girls Basketball
Dance Team
Lainey Rives, senior Nominated by: Gilly Gorschboth, Maddie Hart, Alyssa Marks, Brynn Madore
Autumn Susa, junior
Photo credit: Garrett Sturgill
Nominated by: Kayla Mangin
How many years you have played: 13 years
How many years you have played: 8 years
What you love about the sport you play: I love dance because everyone has fun and you have a chance to make really close friends and have another family.
What you love about the sport you play: I love playing in the games and just being around all the teammates and everyone.
Something people may not know about you: I’ve been dancing for thirteen years and I continue to do it because I’ve made lots of good friends through dance.
Photo credit: Aubrey Williams
Reaction to nomination: I’m honored.
Boys Basketball Bobby Duffy, sophomore Nominated by: Nick Phillips
How many years you have played: 2 years What you love about the sport you have played: It’s just always been fun for me. Something people may not know about you: Well, I used to be a [ballet] dancer, not a lot of people know that. Photo credit: Jessica Carnivale
Reaction to nomination: I mean I didn’t expect it but it’s pretty cool.
Something people may not know about you: That I’ve been playing basketball since 4th grade. Reaction to nomination: I was really surprised. I didn’t think they were going to pick me.
Swimming
Lauren Palmieri, junior Nominated by: Coach Hillary Stanmeyer
How many years you have played: 3 years What you love about the sport you have played: I love the atmosphere of swimming and the people are very nice and it’s very challenging. Something people may not know about you: I had open-heart surgery two years ago, and I’ve made a full recovery. Reaction to nomination: I’m surprised and happy.
Photo credit: Staff