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March 25, 2019

‘Winn’ing moments: Mr. North Harford draws record crowd CASSIDY CHANDLER Features Editor

One night. Twelve boys. One crown. This year’s Mr. North Harford competition brought more laughs and surprises than ever.

Taking away the crown this year was senior Tanner Russell. His talent left the crowd in laughter as he performed a one man show of The Grimms Brothers Spectaculathon, playing the stepsisters, the stepmother, and nearly every other character, with lots of costume changes and silly impressions in between.

First year attendee and judge Mr. Brian Dougherty said Russell’s talent was “really well planned and having the other two people involved was very brilliant.” Dougherty was very impressed by Tanner’s class and his showcase of a variety of interests.

“He took on a really ambitious, daunting task doing all of those roles himself...It was well done and I thought it was very hilarious,” said Dougherty.

Russell commented, “The talent was really great this year so I didn’t know who would win. I thought it could have been Jacob because he’s a really good singer or any of the guys who were in the band because they were all funny and charismatic.”

Singing was a significant feature of this event including performances by senior Jacob Thompson (“When We Were Young”), junior Jake Moore (“Away”) and freshman Luke Phillips, (“Stay”) Junior Noah Dehart returned to the stage for the third time and

performed to a medley of popular er, unique, and tasteful, too.” goofy.” The senior said, “I was country hits.

Russell agreed and added he speechless... That was the only Sophomore Jake Gay performed thought his activewear was thing I didn’t plan for... winstand up comedy and three of the pretty unique. Russell said, “My ning.” seniors participants, Josh Bloss- favorite part was when I “swam” Judge Mary Capellan was imer, Jay Dilworth, and Will Eakes across the stage and Lizzie pulled pressed by the event once again. performed “Careless Whisper” me that seemed to be a crowd She commented that it was obviby George Michael, featuring pleaser.” ous that there was a lot of work Blosser on guitar, Dilworth as the “I think my strengths were put into it and there was a lot lead singer, and of talent inEakes on piano. volved. “It’s Senior, Jack really neat Jump played the to see kinds drums as a spein and out cial guest for the of the classnight. room. TanBlosser, Jackner’s act was son, and Jump very different also made a camfrom the rest eo performance of the acts in Patrick Corelwhich was li’s rendition of impressive “Sweet Victory.” and he was Event coordiwell rounded nator and jourthroughout nalism teacher all of the secMrs. Jennifer The Mr. NH contestants strike a pose after their group tions of comChandler said petition.” dance. Twelve young men competed this year to win the crown Corelli’s perSenior Olivand claim the title of Mr. NH. Photo credit: K. Foster formance was ia Becker,co“one of the most host of Mr. beautiful moments of the night my acting and planning and my North Harford said, “Mr. NH and it showcased what is best weakness was I could have been was so much fun overall. From about NH.” a little more confident. I was ex- rehearsals to the actual show, the Another senior, Grant Scar- tremely shocked when I won. I boys all stayed focused, but never boro, displayed his love of gam- was happy but I couldn’t believe forgot to have fun.” ing, politics, and YouTube on the it,” said Russell.

Other co-host, senior Julia stage showcasing one of his many Other categories of the event Foster, was also thrilled with the YouTube videos on the Presi- included a group dance, choreo- event. “We had a good turnout dents. graphed by senior Hunter Meisz, and we get to see something difAccording to judges Dough- formal wear, spirit wear, question ferent every year. It’s never the erty and Capellan, what set Rus- and answer, and a new portion, same. I most enjoyed the crowsell aside was his attitude, class. “PJ’s and prized possessions,” fea- ing because it felt emotional. You Dougherty added, “the part where turing baby pictures of all of the could feel the happiness and exTanner put on the swimsuit and contestants. citement in the crowd and it was got pulled across the stage was Russell’s final words of the just a pretty cool moment.” also very clever. And that’s one of night were “believe in yourself”, Dougherty also commented on the reasons he won, he was clev- which he admits were “a little the turnout and the event itself

Addicted returns: MADISON ZDON Sports Editor School psychologist Christle Henzel witnessed addiction in her lifetime and as a way of addressing this all too familiar issue, she continues to bring Addicted to local venues for the sixth year.

Henzel wrote the play to inform students of how easily addiction can happen and how it can affect the people you love and care about. She said she wanted to write this play in honor of her brother who took his own life due to his addiction. “As I became older, I began to question how I could create something positive in

in general. “It was amazing, I had never been to one before as this is my first year here, but I was really amazed that on a really cold, dreary, snowy, cold Friday night, that place was packed. And that was really cool, it said a lot about the school and how the kids support each other.”

Becker also commented, “The guys were such team players; they all supported each other and lifted each other up every chance they got. We had a very impressive group of guys this year.”

She continued, “I think guys should participate in an event like this because it brings different people together. Every student is involved in different things, sports, drama, etc. But an event like this takes all those groups of people and turns it to one.”

She thought the event was an opportunity for the boys to interact with people they might not otherwise be friends with, ending with, “This event is a great way to strengthen and grow our community.”

Russell would encourage any guy to participate in the event in the coming years. “I did Mr. North Harford because although I love to perform, I’ve never done something like this where it’s so crazy and random so it was really a chance for me to get out of my comfort zone and show people who I really was.”

Russell adds that the event, “is unlike any other experience.”

He felt that “you really just get to let loose and have fun. There’s very little pressure, and you never know anyone could be the next winner. I sure didn’t think it would be me.”

Performance featured for sixth year; Dangers of drug addiction addressed

the midst of the tragedy that our family endured.” Henzel wanted a way to help others. “I realize that sometimes families are embarrassed to talk about their children that struggle with addiction but conversation ignites social change, and as a writer I knew there was transformative power in storytelling.”

During the research phase of writing the play, Henzel spoke to many addicts who spoke about their feeling of “shame, lack of self-worth and feeling of being judged.” Henzel said, “It broke my heart hearing these stories and I knew in my play I would want the charac-

ters’ stories [to] break down stigma and stereotypes associated with addiction.” Henzel wanted her play to educate parents about the dangerous behaviors that youth are engaging in. Henzel also stated “I believe my play conveys a message of healing and hope to those who are struggling and are reminded that they are not alone.”

Addicted was first performed at North Harford High School six years ago with high school actors but now have college and young adult actors. Since the first production, the drama has gained attention, expanding to performances outside of

the county like in Baltimore County after a senator heard about the performance and wanted to help the cause.

With the growth of the play, The Harford County Office of Drug and Control Policy got involved and now sponsors the play.

Henzel updates each year Addicted play with current trends and new monologues, film, and music to make it better. In the future Henzel said, she “would like to see it filmed so more people can have access to it’s content. Though I would also like to keep performing, and expand

our performances to other areas of the state.”

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Opinion/Editorial - Page 2

Time to figure out ‘hour’ priorities

EMMIE CATRAMBONE Entertainment Editor Time is an apparatus of the universe that humans have not yet found a way to control.

Though steps have been taken to understand time, and to use time in order to keep lives scheduled and orderly, it can never be gained or lost, changed or manipulated, or taken away and then given back. Therefore, time is something that all people should learn to respect and value because it is the one system that will always work independently of every single other person, place, and thing on Earth.

Too many people all over the world spend their days both wishing away time, and simultaneously wishing for more of it. When a stressed CEO goes to work, he wishes for the time to pass by as quickly as possible, not caring about the precious hours, minutes, and seconds that he is voluntarily willing to give up.

At the end of the day, the same man goes home and relaxes with his feet up and a

stack of take-out Chinese food, without a care in the world. He hopes that the timespan of an hour will magically elongate itself so that he can spend as much time as possible relaxing and enjoying himself.

There are considered to be Seven Deadly Sins in the world - sloth, greed, anger, lust, gluttony, envy, and pride. Gluttony is defined as having “an inordinate desire to consume more than which one requires.” Every single human on Earth is guilty of this sin in regards to time.

When the situation is advantageous, one wishes for time to magically slow down; when the situation is anything less than desirable, one wishes for time to magically fast forward. One of the reasons gluttony is considered a “deadly” sin is because it’s something that is virtually impossible for humans to change. No matter the situation, people will always wish for more than they can actually have.

Collectively, all of man-kind needs to recognize, understand, and change this mindset. Time is not something that deserves to be wished away, for it is a system of a magnitude that humans will never even be able to fully understand.

Even during a boring event, or a stressful day at work, people need to learn to be grateful for the time they have been given on Earth and know that getting through rough times is better than having no time at all.

March 25, 2019

Anti-vaxers harm innocent children EDITORIAL Smallpox, polio, the plague.

These are all diseases that have been almost entirely wiped from existence thanks to vaccines. But what if there was an outbreak?

Who would be protected? Well, if you’re vaccinated, everything will be fine and dandy. However, if you haven’t been vaccinated, it’s time for nature to take its course.

Vaccines have been around for over 200 years and have made major improvements to our society. However, more recently many parents have decided to disregard the scientific facts and choose to not vaccinate their children for an illegitimate reason. This is incredibly detrimental to communities, considering some children cannot be vaccinated for legitimate reasons. Kids with an allergy to something in a vaccine, or who have weakened immune systems from diseases like Leukemia may not be able to receive a vaccine. Kids who can receive vaccines but don’t receive them pose a strong threat to these children.

Measles is one of the many vaccine preventable diseases which is currently experiencing an outbreak. Dr. Tom Murwin, a pediatrician at SSM Health in Stoughton, has heard a plethora of reasons why people choose not to get their kids vaccinated.

The reasons range from religion, to making a connection between vaccination and autism, to the belief that vaccines are a

While some vaccines do contain fetal tissue, however according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, “The fetal embryo fibroblast cells used to grow vaccine viruses were first obtained from elective termination of two pregnancies in the early 1960s. These same embryonic cells obtained from the early 1960s have continued to grow in the laboratory and are used to make vaccines today.

No further sources of fetal cells are needed to make these vaccines.” Essentially, aborted fetal tissue is used in vaccines such as chicken pox and rubella, “However, but this tissue is from the more recently, many ‘60s, and no newer tissue is parents have decided to necessary.

The split between prodisregard the scientific facts vaxers and anti-vaxers is and choose to not vaccinate just as bad as the two sides on any issue surrounding their children for an moral values. Some proIllegitimate reason.” vaxers attack the other side, saying things such as “[I’m provax] because I’m not an idiot” or “Vaccines don’t cause autism and less chance of an outbreak, and crystals can’t save you, Karen.”

Many pro-vaxers call the children who are unable to receive other side stupid and disregard a vaccine are protected.

Along with measles, there are their opinion. This reaction is plenty of other vaccine preventable fair considering how detrimental diseases such as rubella, cholera, anti-vaxers have already been to influenza, typhoid, Hepatitis our society.

Parents should vaccinate their A, B and E, rabies, tetanus, and pertussis. Pertussis, better kids in order to protect them from known as whooping cough was illness and protect those who are supposedly eliminated in the unable to receive vaccines. Why 1950s with vaccines but has since should a child with leukemia made a comeback. Who’s to say and a weakened immune system smallpox, polio, and the plague have to die from measles due to aren’t to make a comeback in the another’s reckless parenting decision?

2019? government hoax and a plot by Big Pharma. Murwin says most of the reasons “are not scientifically based.”

Doctors around the country have even proved that “autism happens in kids at a certain rate,” and “if you look at the kids who got certain vaccines like measles, the rate is no higher in them than in kids who got the vaccine.” The measles vaccine is 95% effective, so therefore if everyone who is able to receive a vaccine, gets vaccinated, there is

Williamson’s shoe splits, Nike drops ball What the news does not cover;

CASSIDY CHANDLER Features Editor Duke athlete Zion Williamson dribbles the ball down the court near the free throw line. He drives right. Attempting to spin back left, he plants his left foot.

Just 36 seconds into the game and boom... his left Nike PG 2.5 shoe burst open during the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina.

Predicted to be the first overall pick in the NBA draft, Williamson suffered from a “mild knee sprain” as a result of the Nike shoe blowout.

The injury has kept him from playing in recent games, and may have even been part of the reason why Duke lost to UNC in the highly attended and viewed game.

So what is the big deal that ONE Nike shoe out of the trillions that

exist had an issue? If any other ordinary person had their Nike shoe split open, no one would have even heard about it. Nobody would care. But first of all, it’s Nike. Second of all, it’s Zion Williamson. And third, it’s not the NBA. Matt Powell, a sports industry analyst at The NPD Group, reports that Nike sells around 25 pairs of shoes per second. “Nike did $9.1 billion in Q1.

That’s $700 million per week; $100 Million per day; $4 million per hour; $66K Minute; $1K (25 pairs) a second.”

Following the incident, Nike, the world’s largest supplier and manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment, stock had dropped a whopping 1 percent, according to NBC News.

The Nike shoe was a part of Duke’s uniform, supplied by the university. Unlike professional players, most college athletes wear the same shoe for an entire season. NBA players get a new pair of shoes whenever they need so that this kind of thing doesn’t happen. That can even mean every game for some players.

The amount of shoes and money that is involved with the NBA and other professional

sports leagues in immeasurable, with some players even switching shoes during the half times of major games.

For example, athlete Matt Barnes of the LA Clippers wears his shoes for only two or three games before being provided with a new pair, according to Sole Collector.

Also, New Orleans Pelicans player, Norris Cole, reports that he wears his shoes for only two games. “I like the tight fit of a new shoe. I go through about 50 pairs in a season.”

There are even NBA athletes with signature shoes, specifically designed for their foot and the way their body works. Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and many other professional athletes in the NBA all have their own signature shoes that keep them in their best condition.

With that much money, and a net worth of $34.7 billion, you would think Nike would do more for athletes, even ones below the professional level, to stop bad publicity and injuries from happening.

But, in the grand scheme of things, this isn’t a big deal. It may be to Williamson, but to Nike, this was one product, one line, and there are thousands of other shoes.

Important information ignored EDITORIAL

When searching “news” on the internet to find out what is going on around the world, the page you are on will be swarmed with stories like “Michael Cohen returns to Hill on day he was supposed to report to prison”, and “North Korea Has Started Rebuilding Key Missile-Test Facilities, Analysts Say.” Even the editors pick on the New York Times includes “Seth Meyers on Donald Trump, Fatherhood and What He Won’t Joke About.” While these are very important new stories that the world should not forget about, there are much bigger problems happening that people have never heard of.

One of these important real life events that is happening is the increase in modern-day work camps that are forced upon people in China.

China is taking many of its Muslim populations and forcing them into work camps to attempt to convert from Islam to having no religion. According to The New York Times, hundreds of thousands have been detained.

Many are being put to work over sewing machines.

The communist party of China claims that these camps

in Xinjiang are “providing job training” and putting the people on production lines “for their own good” in order to escape from poverty and “temptations of radical Islam.”

We know China supplies much of the world’s goods, and they are competing to stay on top in their exports. And that’s the real reason they are providing employment to these people.

And the added bonus is that they are converting these people from Islam, a religion they find threatening.

But no one is doing anything about the camps in China. It’s not that people don’t care; it’s that they don’t know. The question is why?

The sensitive subject has been brought up between the United Nations but little has been done to help the victims.

Why? The media isn’t covering it on the nightly news.

Why? Although the media covers what the public wants, it also has an obligation to bring awareness about issues that reflect the inequalities and devastation going on around the world. Awareness is the only hope we have for people to come together to stand up against what is wrong.

March 25, 2019

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Opinion/Editorial - Page 3

Israel apartheid does not equate to anti-Semitism Sensible spending: EDITORIAL

The nation of Israel is often said to be the “only democracy in the Middle East”. This is an utter lie.

Palestinians have become third class citizens through a series of racist pro-segregation laws, with many being forced into ghettos.

In nearly half of all Israeli towns, residential admission committees exclude those who are deemed incompatible with “the social and cultural fabric” to prevent Palestinian Arabs from living in rural Jewish communities.

Peaceful protests by Palestinians for human rights have been met by brutal massacres from Israeli authorities. “A state that gives different rights to different people based purely on their ethnic identity cannot be described as a democracy,” says the website for the BDS (Boycott Divestment Sanctions) movement.

The plague of apartheid and bigotry that has been ravaging Palestine had been around since Israel was first founded as a country in 1948, where just under 800,000 Palestinians were displaced. This ethnic cleansing of the region, known as al-Nakba, has only worsened since then.

Even after the United Nations and human rights organizations have documented how Israel has

committed war crimes against the Palestinians, such as the massacres they committed in Gaza in the late 2000s and early 2010s, the Israeli government, under prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu continues to support illegal settlements into Palestinian territory.

However, it is important to remember that criticizing the action of Israel’s right-wing government is not antisemitic. In fact, numerous Jewish advocacy groups came the defense of congresswoman Ilhan Omar (DMinn.) when she was about to be rebuked for criticizing the Israeli lobby.

“When news broke earlier this week that House Democrats were planning to publicly rebuke Omar in a floor vote as early as Thursday, Jewish Voice for Peace, IfNotNow, and other progressive Jewish advocacy groups moved quickly to defend the congresswoman[.]” said Jake Johnson of Common Dreams.

Furthermore, prior to the establishment of Israel, the land had its own population of Palestinian Jews, who were displaced when European Jews, or Ashkenazi, colonized the region. President Donald Trump has condemned Omar’s criticism of AIPAC, claiming her critique

was anti-Semitic, yet never condemned the rallying done by neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, instead calling them “very fine people.”

To make matters worse, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has an enormous amount of influence in the U.S. government via hiring lobbyists to do the bidding of Israel and buying political influence. AIPAC doesn’t even consist of solely Jewish members, but also far-right Evangelicals.

The Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement has been launched to pressure Israel to comply with international law and end its apartheid practices.

This includes boycotts of companies who profit off Israeli war crimes, cultural boycotts, and more.

Unfortunately, numerous states have passed unconstitutional anti-BDS laws, stating the movement to be antiSemitic. This has even resulted in Bahia Amawi, a speech pathologist who worked in the Pflugerville Independent School District in Austin, Texas, losing her job for refusing to sign onto an anti-BDS pledge added to the school contract in 2018.

The problem is not antiSemitism. The problem is whitesupremacy.

Economic transformation could save Earth; Stopping desolation possible yet difficult EDITORIAL

the atmosphere. 1,823 million metric tons of emissions can be saved through a project in the Sahara. A 335 km by 335 km spot of the Sahara desert, only 1% of the entire thing, can be covered with solar panels producing more than enough energy for the entire world according to Forbes.

The obvious issue with this would be the

but promising field.

A promising 17 industry partners Earth is deteriorating at an signed up to help in 2009 and by exponential rate, and it seems that 2014, only 3 were left. This can be not much is being done about it. credited to the fact that energy Sure, some environmentalists are storage is necessary when the sun taking shorter showers, reducing is not shining. their carbon footprint, and not This is an issue because the letting water run while they technology for this to occur brush their teeth, but these small has never been completed to acts are insignificant when facing this scale. There is still hope; the tremendous issue of climate countries such as the UK, France, change.

Denmark, and Scandinavia all “Sure, some enBefore thinking climate have possible solutions to this change is a hoax, remember issue. Singularity Hub points vironmentalists are takthat 97% of scientists agree technology used countrying shorter showers, reducing out that “climate-warming wide could be applied large their carbon footprint, and not trends over the past scale. century are very likely letting water run while they brush The larger problem is due to human activities” actually human caused. according to the National their teeth, but these small acts are Political issues in the area Aeronautics and Space a cause for concern. The insignificant when facing the Administration (NASA).

Sahara is politically unstable tremendous issue of climate According to the Union of with a civil war in Libya where change.”

Concerned Scientists, 16 out some solar panels were projected of 17 of the hottest years have to go. There is also concern that occurred since 2001. this is another imperialism tactic It is also explained that just with the Western world trying to because it is snowing, the Earth money involved. grab power within Africa. is still warming. Climate change In 2009, The Guardian marked These are the current issues causes extremes in weather, as the starting price at $65 billion. holding us up from grasping the important factors within the Singularity Hub marked to total energy we desperately need. change in climate “can lead to price to be up to $450 billion. Now this seems impossible to extreme weather in various This seems insane, but the cost overcome, but it is necessary for portions of northern mid- will be paid back through the us to find a solution. latitudes—such that some places use of energy very quickly. This With more people informed get tons of snow repeatedly while money saved will be overall of the serious danger that we others are unseasonably warm.” worth the effort. are in, and everyone working How do we solve the problem Jobs taken from fossil fuel to use the energy of the sun to if it seems so hopeless? Cutting a energy sources can be redirected our benefit, the easier it will be chunk out of the carbon dioxide into helping produce for the new to reorganize our priorities to emissions is possible. In 2016, energy sources. Those people survive as a whole. We must not about 6,511 million metric tons cannot be abandoned and should let petty grievances cause the end of emissions were thrown into be helped to readjust into a new of mankind.

Money matters for most teens;

ABBEY KROENER Reporter Money matters. Especially when you’re a teenager.

Candle lit tables, a traveling quarter, and caviar are not in my budget for a night out with friends.

The dollar menu at McDonald’s is more my style.

And on a good day, five-dollar footlongs at Subway might even work.

I understand some friends may work. But that’s not everyone. I don’t need to waste my money in order to fulfill my friend’s 5-star restaurant appetite.

Frankly, I don’t care where I go or what I eat, only that I am having a good time with my friends. Food is food. I’m getting something that I like, and the people I’m with can find something cheap that they like.

People who work may be able to afford a more expensive place to eat. But if not, stop right there.

Stand up for yourself and spend only what you have. Don’t let their disappointment and frustration result in an empty wallet for you.

And don’t even get me started on who’s driving!

Gas is used and gas is NOT

cheap.

It’s not like I can magically transport to the mall and back home whenever I want. How are you getting home? Are you asking your friend to drop you off all the way back at her house?

If you’re driving people all over the place, pitch in some cash.

It doesn’t have to be much.

But something is better than nothing.

The more I drive, the more the gas goes down and unless you are in my position driving then you don’t care. It’s like I’m a taxi driver off hours.

And maybe you’re thinking “what if they offered to take me out?” or “what if they say they can take me home?” or “what if they say they don’t care and to keep the money?”

Being nice doesn’t change the reality.

And let’s turn the tables. If you’re the one driving and are limited on money, does that make it fair for your friends to get a free ride. It is fair for all to pitch in, I mean unless you’d prefer to be stuck in the middle of nowhere then so be it.

That would be on you for not helping your friend pay for gas who was low on money. It’s not like you’re filling a whole tank, just half of how much it cost to reach the destination and back.

This is the proper thing to do unless the two of you have talked about it and make a different plan.

How about this? Take a minute and consider others. You might surprised what you see and what you can do.

Time to show appreciation to others VIEWPOINT With the recent, tragic events in our community, we are reminded that life is short and tomorrows are not guaranteed.

Maintaining friendships, romantic relationships, and especially time with family isn’t always our top priority, but they should be. And we know that now more than ever after witnessing the tragic loss of both a young man and seasoned community member in a devastating crash this week.

If there is anything that I have learned from this recent loss to our community, it is that life is very unpredictable.

It is important to remind those that you love and cherish that you do and to find ways to let them feel appreciated and valued. Living with the regret of missed moments can be devastating.

People, including me, tend to believe that we can go our whole lives interacting with others, almost certain that they will remain by our sides forever.

We often naively believe those we cherish the most will always be there when

we want or need them. But the fact of the matter is, we aren’t promised anything. Especially tomorrow.

The reality is that it doesn’t even have to be a tragedy that pulls someone we love away from us. College, jobs, and disagreements are real and the consequences of them are real.

Opportunities exist every day to let someone know that you care, no matter how grand the gesture. I promise you, it can do wonders for their self esteem, your relationship as a whole, and your conscience when it may be time to say goodbye.

With this sudden accident, that claimed two lives, we are reminded of how we can become stronger when we come together. Multiple restaurants and schools throughout Bel Air have joined in contributing money they raise from sales and fundraising to Tripp Johnson’s family. It is never easy to see all of the terrible tragedies on the news. It becomes apparent that you never know when it may be too late to appreciate what you have. Why wait until you have to regret losing that chance?

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March 25, 2019

Keeping up with news that matters

HAILEY DEARES SSC Editor Have you been keeping up with the news? Or should I say keeping up with the Kardashians, because that is all the news has been focusing on lately. After the infamous cheating scandal between basketball player Tristan Thompson and Jordyn Woods (Kylie Jenner’s best friend), Tristan’s partner and the mother of his child, Khloe Kardashian has been pinning the blame on anyone and everyone.

But here’s the question I’m asking...

WHO CARES! The sad truth is that acts of cheating happen between many couples all the time, and while its a terrible thing, why is it a big deal when it happens with celebrities? Because if you watch the news, it happens a lot to them, and every single time every station covers it.

It’s a depressing fact of life, but why focus on it?

It’s very personal, and if that was me I wouldn’t want the whole

world knowing about my dirty laundry.

There are too many other important things besides this scandal that the world needs to know about. How about the terrible series of Tornadoes in Alabama and the South-East that has been declared a National Disaster?

There were winds of up to 170 miles an hour, and it left 10,000 without power and 23 dead. The death toll was more than double the total number of tornado related deaths in 2018 alone according to Accuweather.

That seems important.

And how about this: National Geographic reports that polar bears in Antarctica are starting to practice cannibalism on their babies due to the lack of food as result of the melting ice caps.

I’m pretty sure you don’t know that sunscreen’s UV protecting chemicals prevent us from getting sunscreen but cause serious damage to coral reefs.

What about the fact that March marks the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall. That’s right, only 30 years ago many families and neighborhoods were separated by this barrier.

Come on people.

While learning about celebrities can be interesting, our knowledge of current events shouldn’t be dictated solely by what Kim Kardashian wore to get lunch.

The world is counting on us to do more. To know more. Let’s not mess up.

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Nike brand standing for cause; Dream Crazier campaign gains momentum EDITORIAL women are shown playing

Nike is known for against men, boxing, winning its sports clothing and shoe grand slams, swimming, business. Besides frequent dunking, and demanding appearance of the Nike “check” equal opportunity.

The on sports fields, the company is advertisement ends with “So if also known for taking a stand they call you crazy, show them behind various social issues. what crazy can do.” The most Some believe a business unique part of the ad would be taking a stand on social issues the all female athletes inspiring relating to politics is out of line. others to do what However, how is a business supposed to attract customers “Nike is now if the brand has no character?

Back in September, reminding its viewColin Kaepernick became ers that what really the face of Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign. The slogan matters is determination, of Kaepernick’s face stated “Believe in something, resilience, and heart, not even if it means sacrificing who has the largest everything.” muscle mass...”

The slogan was in reference to Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem to protest police people think they brutality. can’t do.

Many of those Putting aside the against Kaepernick’s actions inspirational message some refused to buy from Nike and viewers believe the “Dream even went as far as burning Crazier” video is solely a products purchased from Nike distraction from the Kaepernick prior. controversy.

Following the height However, both of the Kaepernick issue, Nike Kaepernick and the woman released an inspirational video empowerment campaign are titled “Dream Crazier”. The powerful demonstrations of video opens with a woman what Nike stands for and the crying and the statement, social issues the company “when we show emotion, we’re believes in. called dramatic.”

Nike was not Throughout the video, staging a cover up. Instead,

Chivalry, manners dying;

Basic bubble bursting babies

Time to have respect for others

EMILY GREEN Reporter Holding the door for your girlfriend, who does that? Buying them flowers? Never happens anymore.

Asking her parents for their blessing? That rarely happens.

Going out on cute dates? That’s so cliché.

Seems like it is an unrealistic probability of that ever happening to basically anyone, but I guess that makes sense because girls seem to go for bad guys these days, not the gentlemen. The question is why?

Maybe it’s because chivalry \s

is dead. Our generation is becoming used to being treated like a toy, and as if it’s okay to feel that you’re not worth going the extra mile.

It’s common now to see toxic relationships in social media, but people are starting to develop the idea that it’s okay to be unappreciated and seemingly unloved within relationships.

The idea of having the picture-perfect boyfriend is in every girl’s mind, but it’s becoming normal to see healthy relationships as unrealistic.

People believe the perfect significant other cannot exist; that it is impossible for someone to be the right one.

Having high standards or wanting the perfect person for yourself may seem selfish to some but wanting the best for yourself shouldn’t be a bad thing.

You should let the little girl in you who’s imagined their first love over and over again to come out and take over your mindset.

NEWSFLASH FOR YOU: toxic relationships are only going to make you feel more alone.

Old fashion relationships are of course the ones where you would go on a picnic with the cutest boy in school, go on walks with your dream guy, drive-in movies with the boy next door, making dinner for your crush.

The perfect boy-next-door vibes should radiate, you know?

Seems like it could only happen in the movies, but come on girls, this should not be thought of as undesirable because it seems basic! Love is a great feeling and worrying about appearing “basic” is a waste of time.

Want to be loved just like the way Noah loved Allie in “The Notebook”? Want to be chased to the airport like Ross did for Rachel in “Friends”? Then don’t settle for less than what you deserve, because it’s okay to want the perfect type of person for yourself.

So to all the hopeless romantics out there: dream of that perfect first date, imagine what it be like to find the perfect guy, go all out for the one you love, because ladies and gentleman it shouldn’t be cheesy to show how much you care about someone who makes you happy. And it should be the expectation not the exception.

the company was making a marketing move; by having so much attention, the people that believe in Nike’s issues are now more willing to support the brand.

Also, a company as powerful as Nike taking a stand makes headlines on issues of police brutality and gender equality.

The increased press leads to a renewed momentum of followers for the social issues and for the company that believes in them.

Ultimately, in a time where women are breaking the barriers of male dominated professional sports, Nike proves to be a source of inspiration for women everywhere. After all, the phrase “You run like a girl” used to be the worst playground insult an elementary school boy could receive.

Nike is now reminding its viewers that what really matters is determination, resilience, and heart, not who has the largest muscle mass.

Nike is determined to reassure that women can, in fact, do anything men can do.

Providing an inspirational message is not a means to cover up the Kaepernick issue. Instead, the brand is set out to push through the negative feedback and raise awareness to issues of social justice and equality.

HANNAH SCHEIDE Reporter To the Negative Nancys with the artificial smile and the Debbie downer attitude, it’s okay to be nice; it won’t kill you.

We all know that one person that whatever you tell them, good or bad, they always kill your mood, and usually it’s over something that happened a really, really, REALLY long time ago. Like you took their favorite capped eraser in preschool. Well, it’s time to get over it. But apparently some people can’t. Or won’t.

These are the people who make waitresses feel like Golden Retrievers when they are sent again and again and again for food that is perfectly fine but not exactly what the person thought they were getting.

Better yet, these are the same people who are nicer to their

slobbery, four legged, dogs than they are to the people with whom the interact every day.

Well, I have news for you Debbie Downers. Maybe you’re that down that you don’t realize you’re like the bumble bee that comes up to a five -year-old on that beautiful spring day that everyone loves and just totally turns it to a rainy thunderstorm with a little pinch. If that’s what gets you through the day you think is harder than anything anyone else has had to face, so be it.

But I will be waiting for the moment your over inflated ego bubble shrinks to the size of a gnat so you can see just how irritating you are being.

By far the most annoying thing that bugs me is spirit-killing, hopeless, in the box thinkers, that are too afraid to give anything a chance. In your world we might be “Jesus freaks”. In mine, I have a plan and path for the future.

Even though these people are putting out a less than uplifting, sunshine on a rainy day kinda vibe, they need a dose of reality: Fake it ‘til you make it.

Whether you’re the upbeat party starter or the person just trying to get by with as few words as possible, remember it only takes 43 muscles to smile.

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Prepping for promotions: Carr, Pawlicki accept new positions Making a move to principal; Carr heads to new leadership opportunity FITZHUGH Pawlicki to lead Hawks Nest ANNA Business Manager Upon seeing the promotion ing, and enhancing these proOLIVIA BECKER Sports Editor After four years of being North Harford’s assistant principal, Mr. Bryan Pawlicki is preparing for a new stage in his career. The veteran educator will take on the role of principal of NHHS beginning next academic year.

Before coming to NH, he worked at C. Milton Wright, Havre de Grace High School, and as assistant principal in Carroll County at Liberty High School. Though he first started out as a teacher, Pawlicki said he was drawn to the administrative field after he took on leadership roles at Glen Burnie High School, where he was acting assistant principal for about four months.

Now that he has been an assistant principal for several years, he said he feels he has mastered his craft and is looking for “new challenges” and “to stretch himself to become a stronger leader.”

Because of his new responsibilities as principal next year, Pawlicki said he anticipates that some of his focus will change, but some will still stay the same. He adds that he is going to “have to learn to be very creative in what we offer here at North Harford so that we can protect the programs that we have.” He adds that “people are going to have to stretch themselves.”

As for things that will stay the same, Pawlicki says that he hopes to remain a very studentcentered administrator and

that he will always be looking at what is best for the students in all of his decisions. He said he encourages students to “do their best in school, to be in school everyday, and to make good decisions for themselves.”

Aware of the staffing changes facing NH and HCPS next year, Pawlicki believes North Harford will have to be resourceful. His most significant concern is being able to continue to offer the courses North Harford currently provides, and to prepare for what will likely be changes in class sizes. Pawlicki says that he and his administrative team will work on adjusting to the changes and the discipline needed in the building. He adds that they will have to “learn as we go along.”

Pawlicki is hopeful that current assistant principals Mr. Ed Stevens and Mrs. Megan Lewis will be back next year and that his current position as AP will be filled with a new half time administrator. He said he hopes that whoever comes to NH will “love North Harford because it is a great place to be,” and he hopes those who are here “are willing to work hard and give their best efforts.”

For the past four years North Harford has been lead by principal Mr. Colin Carr.

Prior to being an administrator

at North Harford, Carr served as assistant principal at three different schools including Bel Air, Fallston, and Havre de Grace.

After a recent promotion, Carr will leave NH at the conclusion of the 2019 academic year. His new position, Director of Secondary Education in Harford County, involves overseeing all middle and high schools in Harford County.

He says his duties will include state mandates, county initiatives, solving problems, discipline, upholding rules, and staffing. According to Carr, the position has always peaked his interest.

advertised three weeks ago, Carr said he interviewed for the position. According to Carr, “jobs like this don’t come up very often and I’m not getting any younger.”

He admits the timing was good, and that’s why he chose to throw his hat in the ring.

Although Carr has quite a bit of experience, he added, “there were many other qualified candidates” for this position. Despite the number of other qualified candidates, the Superintendent and a team of 6-7 people on the interview board chose Carr as the new director.

As far as the future for Harford County is concerned, Carr hopes to uphold equal opportunity at all schools in the county. He adds that supporting schools, developing curriculum, and developing schedules to afford kids the opportunity to take classes that best suit them are all among the priorities. He explains, “different regions have different interests.

For example, North Harford has the ag program and Joppatowne has the cyber security program.” Carr’s goals involve supporting, building, sustain-

grams.

When looking back at his time at NHHS, Carr emphasizes one of the best things about being a principal was the opportunity to surround himself with really good people.

“Here at North Harford, the faculty, custodians, guidance, cafeteria ladies, kids, students, parents all make North Harford a really great place to be.”

Carr added, “I always try to leave things better than I found them, and so when you do something over a course of 4 or 5 years, it is rewarding to make such an impact.” When asked what he would miss most about North Harford, Carr replied, “the people.” Carr explains, “It doesn’t matter where I go, I’m the type of person to build relationships with people and whenever I have to leave, it’s hard.”

He adds, “My last day of work I’ll just go out those doors and won’t be back in the same capacity of principal. I’ve done it four times now and each time it gets more difficult.”

Carr believes the future is bright for North Harford with Bryan Pawlicki as principal.

“He’s a great guy, he’s going to be a great fit, and will be able to take North Harford to places I couldn’t. I also trust him a lot and I’m sure everything will be just fine.”

Carr would like to thank everyone here at North Harford for having him, and for helping him grow professionally and as a person. Carr reminds everyone, “at the end of the day, its all about people.”

NHHS students earn Harford County Council PTA award CHARLOTTE MCELWAIN Reporter In late February, students across the county were recognized for the efforts they have made to better our community.

At Bel Air High school, there was a dinner in honor of the HCC PTA founding members and other students and organizations were awarded for their hard work.

Between running around school helping teachers and students, participating as a member of the SGA, or speaking out at County Councils meetings, Ryan Blosser has a passion for making his voice heard and making

change possible. out was even more urgent. systems. “State funding and state As an activist for student “I think I became a candi- education is something I’ve been rights in Harford County, Blosser date because of all the changes fighting for lately, it is so imporhas been awarded the HCC PTA I’ve been pushing to tant that everybody in the state award. “The funny thing was, of Maryland gets free, good pub“The I didn’t even know I was a canlic education[...] Teachers are the funny thing was, didate for the award until two bloodline school society,” comI didn’t even know I was a mented Blosser. days before the ceremony.”

Blosser nominated because of candidate for the award until “Being a community achis social activism in the Harftivist to me isn’t about the ord County Council and at the two days before the ceremony” awards; it is about seeing all state level legislation. the kids going to underfunded - Ryan Blosser, Throughout his high school schools and seeing that they get junior career, Blosser said he has tried the teachers they need to sucto be involved in school activities make.“ L a t e l y , ceed. It is about seeing all the as much as possible and once the Blosser’s biggest fight has been problems within our community most recent school budget cuts about the proposed budget cuts and working alongside the legbecame an issue, his urge to speak in the Harford County school islation to make a difference and

better life in Harford County,” said the junior.

The changes that Blosser has been pushing for are also supported by other NH students. Blosser adds he has worked alongside Max Henkel in the fight to keep teachers in our schools and keep current programs in place.

Henkel was also awarded the HCC PTA awarded for his outstanding involvement in the NHHS community.

Another recognition was given to the Venture Crew, the members of the group include Tristan Charron, Sierra Shenton, and Garrett and Greer Strine.

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Students travel to Canada for French experiences “Walt”-zing down to Disney; CHARLOTTE MCELWAIN Social Media Coordinator

and many people were excited to go to Quebec because “The province of Quebec is on the only

she noticed, “There is so much snow.” Altman was expecting to be fully submerged in Canadian culture but, “I was just actually submerged in snow[...] but I think I talked more French in Canada than I do in French class.”

Altman also enjoyed the trip a lot more with the students from the other schools by her side. “Actually everyone was super nice and it was really cool to make new travel buddies.”

Senior Sam Fielder also went on the Quebec CMW, NH, and Bel Air High School students travel to Canada. trip; and it seems While there, they visited the Chateau Frontenac in Old Quebec. that Fielder enjoyed learning Photo credit: Julia Foster more of the cultural and historical detail of On March 13, some French province in Canada where more Canada. Fielder learning from students took a trip north into than 80% of the inhabitants her tour guide that the houses Canada, where they explored speak French.” by the shore have red roofs so the French speaking district of The teens departed on March when it snowed, the ships would Quebec. This group joined other 13 and returned home four days be able to see onto land. “Also I students from C. Milton Wright later on March 17. For many of learned that they used ox blood and Bel Air High School to expe- the students on the Canada trip, to paint their roofs,” exclaimed rience French-Canadian culture this is their second out-of-coun- Fielder.

Fielder thoroughly and apply their French vocabu- try trip they have taken with enjoyed going on a hike while lary in the real world. the school. The summer of 2018, wearing the snow shoes, and Due to a recent injury, NH many Arist’s students accompa- “then we got hot chocolate afterFrench teacher Mrs. Larissa Art- nied her to France for a little over wards”, and “curling was pretty ist was not able to accompany a week. cool too and I got to learn new her students on the trip but she Students will be thrown strategies for playing.” She also knew they would be in good right into French-Canadian life liked that she got to use her hands. Arist confirmed that, so and culture; and junior Sydney French vocabulary because many much planning went into mak- Altman thought she was free of the workers at the shops didn’t ing the overnight trip happen from snow but on the drive up understand broken English.

Hawks prepare for “Fantasmic” trip

ALEAH BIKLE Reporter From March 23 to March 26, the band took a trip down south to the place where dreams come true: Walt Disney World.

The band was able to experience multiple perks during their trip including the opportunity to visit a park each day, participate in a Disney Performing Arts Clinic, and perform for park-goers from around the world, which is a little different from their local parades.

The Disney Trip was designed by Brightspark Travel, a company that offers a multitude of tours and clinics for a variety of school bands, with trips to places like Chicago: Masters of Music Event and Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.

The band flew down with a few other chorus students and together stayed at Disney’s AllStar Music Resort, a musical themed destination. Students were offered Park Magic Tickets to parks that include Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot.

During their day at Epcot, the band took part in a Disney Performing Arts Clinic, where they practiced a variety of music that has been included in multiple Disney movies, be recorded, and then have their version of the songs played over the actual scenes of the movies.

Band director Mr. John Wojciechowski said he “wanted to take this trip because of the things Disney does.” He continued, “Being able to take advan-

tage of these opportunities to be involved in these clinics and to work with multiple musicians that have actually composed a number of pieces included in the movies is a great way for the band to improve and learn from professionals.”

The director added that “some of the people we get to work with may be some composers that we have already played arrangements from.” He explains, “It’s amazing to get a different perspective from these very talented, professional musicians, but it’s also neat to have the clinic give insight into what the process is actually like to study the music, practice is multiple times, record it, and play it back over before it can be ready for a movie.”

While there are a lot of things Wojciechowski hoped the band would learn and would take away, he said “having someone else to work with and hearing feedback can be the best way to fix or find ways to incorporate something new into our music.”

Senior Drum Major Lynne Thomas said that before the trip she was most looking forward to the parade as this is a “true, once in a lifetime experience.”

She added, “the band has prepared by practicing our marching skills to look sharper while also memorizing our music to appear focused.”

Thomas emphasized that she and senior Nick Danielczyk helped to lead the band during their performances at Disney much like they do at NH.

Natural Resources program gains new devices for experiments EMMIE CATRAMBONE Entertainment Editor

are giant tubs of water equipped with fish, plants, and biofilters.

“This one we’re keeping Tilapia

North Harford’s agriculture program has just received some new and exciting instruments for students and teacher Laura O’Leary to use in projects and experiments. Huge water-circulation tubs along with a fish wall are just some of the new features of the Natural Resources classroom.

In an adjoining Photo credit: Emmie Catrambone room to O’Leary’s classroom is a lab filled with in,” O’Leary says about the first tanks, tubs, fish, turtles, and tub in the room. “Tilapia are a plants. Taking up most of the warm water fish so we have to space in the center of the room figure out a way to heat the tank.

We had some heaters in it and we also have to get a light over the plants; we’re going to be growing lettuce and basil in the big Tilapia tank.”

The next two tanks are occupied

by White Perch fish, a conservation species that the agriculture classes are going to be growing and eventually releasing into their natural habitats.

They are going to be used to conduct some experiments, especially relating to food and sustainability.

In the very back of the room

is the huge fish wall - a variety of different sized fish tanks all set up on top of each other, creating a “wall” of tanks housing various kinds of fish. This new design is currently being used by senior Nick Mister for his Natural Resources capstone project.

“Glenn Heddleson, retired teacher from Bel Air High School, was the consultant hired to construct the fish wall. We couldn’t have done it without him because it was so hard and he just took his time and it was pretty cool. He’s amazing!” O’Leary explains.

In addition to these exciting features of the lab, the Natural Resources program has also received a new data collection machine. “We also got this re-

ally cool continuous data logger,” O’Leary says. “We have these Vernier probes set up, and you can kind of move it around to different tanks but it keeps logging the data every five minutes, so then we have a lot of data to take a look at the water quality and see what’s going on.”

O’Leary and her students were also just granted money to complete an experiment on trouts, using the new machines in her lab. “...We’re going to try and make, like a simulated stream, that would be like this [normal fish tank], this is just a recirculating system, but it would have water that moved like stream and recirculated that way. That would be more conducive to the behavior of a trout.”

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Speech and debate team ends finals with multiple victories HAILEY DEARES SSC Editor Speech and Debate had its final meet of the season at C. Milton Wright High School on Thursday, March 7. Team members had to have attended 5 meets and participate in the event they competed in 3 times throughout the season to qualify.

In attendance at the finals were senior Kailey Jourdan, juniors Ryan Blosser, Heather King, and Katrina Burbey, as well as sophomore Taylor Mason. Over the season, the Hawks have remained on the top, with many North Harford participants remaining at number one in their event throughout the season.

Sophomore Taylor Mason participated in the children’s literature and declamation events throughout the season.

Usually placing first in the children’s literature category, this sophomore chose to recite an excerpt from Junie B. Jones.

Mason says she chose this because she wanted to “have fun” and because “Junie B. Jones is a vibrant little girl and by reading her books I get to be the queen of sass for 8 minutes.”

Mason said she placed in declaration and children’s literature at “every competition [she] went to, which is a huge accomplishment in itself.”

Mason also added that her favorite part of the season was “meeting new people and making friends. You discover people who you may never see outside of Speech and Debate, but every other Thursday, they light up your world.”

Team debate duo of juniors King and Blosser earned the title of county champion in this category, arguing for this year the topic of whether or not “The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States.” King, who just started doing team debate this year, said the experience is “fun” because “[her] expertise differs from Ryan’s because he’s able to talk more about politics whereas as [I’m] able to able to talk more about social and scientific impact.”

King added that the duo has “placed at nearly every competition” they’ve attended.

Co-captain Burbey participated in extemporaneous speaking in finals, which en-

Photo credit: Hailey Deares tails being assigned a topic and coming up with the argument in a short time. Burbey said that she likes it because she gets to challenge [herself] to think about tough issues along with working on my speaking skills.

She added that “the hardest part is you don’t know the topic beforehand and you only have 20 minutes to prepare.” On being captain, she remarked that “it’s great” because she can “help everyone and watch them improve with each event as well as make the club a better place.”

Team member and junior Frankie Burton didn’t qualify for finals, however he was able to shadow several team members throughout the season.

This was her first year, and she participated in oral interpretation of poetry. Burton reflected on the season saying her favorite part “was all the people. Everyone was so nice and friendly, even if you were competing against each other. It was such a welcoming environment.”

Although there were many wins and the team left the season on a positive note, senior and captain Jourdan, who racked up wins upon wins throughout her 4 years on the team, will graduate this year.

Jourdan’s choice of event has usually been oral interpretation of poetry, and her pieces this year consisted of a medley she arranged consisting of the story of a male rape survivor and the experience of a female rape victim.

According to Jourdan, “the medley showed how society deals with victims on either side of the statistic and how different society treats the same horrific act based on gender.” The captain reflected on her 4 seasons of speech and

debate saying it was the “first club” she became a part of and it enabled her to talk on “sensitive topics of discussion and offer new perspectives...” Jourdan added that it is “extremely heartbreaking” to leave behind such a huge part of herself.

The senior added that the club “played such a huge part in growing up and finding [her] own personal voice. It was the best decision [she] ever made throughout high school and [she] totally recommends it to anyone who is interested in doing it.”

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Putting farmers on the map CASSIE RICKEY News Editor Sharon Stowers, Ph.D., professor of anthropology and sociology at Harford Community College, recently held the college’s “Gathering at the community table: Celebrating Harford’s Farm and Food.” This program is designed to allow faculty to focus on research work while remaining as a active member in both the campus and community.

According to HCC the program aids in learning about agriculture and food system in Harford County The program encourages a collaboration between the college, county agencies and the community. According to I-95 Business, Stowers’ goal is “to use her background in nutritional anthropology and as a registered dietician nutritionist to provide outreach, education, programming and curriculum development within the local agriculture industry.”

Stowers reached out to farmers to come up with a focus for the program. Then she put together the Harford County Agricultural work group.

This group is made up of representatives from Harford County Government, Harford County Agriculture Center, Harford County Office of Community and Economic Develop-

ment, Harford Soil Conservation District, Harford Farm Bureau, Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation and University of Maryland Extension Office/Harford County. The work group joined forces with the students and faculty in the North Harford High School Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences magnet program.

Senior Tabitha Sefa participated in the group. “My role in the group is creating the web app that will be given to the public March 16.

The web app contains a map of Harford County farms and what they sell as well as additional information; some do tours at their farms, allow events to happen like weddings and dances.”

She adds that “This group was established to help promote farms in Harford County and allow the public to be aware of these farms and promote agritourism.” She believes that this group “will have a positive impact by giving these farms more attraction and profit.”

Sefa says, ‘Locavores can benefit by learning where these new farms are and having the opportunity to have local grown produce. Buying locally helps cut the cost of these products because there is less to no cost for gas/diesel of trucks being used to transport good.”

Grant gives new opportunity for NH agriculture program LAUREN SECO OP/ED Editor

Martin Marietta has approved a $3,000 grant which was awarded to the Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences program.

Freshman Nate Epple was directly involved in getting the proposal together.

Epple was given the responsibility to formally pitch an idea with the help of Mr. Greg Murrell and Mrs. Laura O’Leary. The idea was to start a “brook trout hatchery and data collection in our aquaponics lab.”

Brook trout are the only species of trout that are native to Maryland. Epple adds that, “fisheries have introduced German brown trout and a surplus of rainbow trout as well.” With Maryland having warmer summers and more rainfall, these species of trout are better adapted for these changes. This is causing a major decline in the population of the species, and “not too many studies have been fully conducted on

the way they live in Maryland and where they can be found.” North Harford plans to change that.

Murrell, O’Leary, and Epple pitched a “recirculating ‘stream like’ system in the Photo credit:Harford Schools lab to simulate a natural etta quarry and Howard Eakes, stream for the eggs to hatch.” the general director of Harford They would record data on them, Glen, took notice of North Harand release them to land contain- ford and the “new opportunities ing a stream “for our personal for students here to learn about use” which is on private prop- experimentation and observe a erty that North Harford gained very large and growing job in the permission to use. Data would workforce.” include growth rates, migratory Epple’s job now is to “be the patterns, habitat, and popula- leader of the trout restoration tion. This data would then be group and find other students sent to the Maryland Depart- willing to help with tasks and be ment of Natural Resources. community outreach.” They have The 15 to 20 people including the ability to expand and offer the president of Martin Mari- opportunities to students.

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Mean Girls broadway debut is hit; Production features award winning performances HAILEY DEARES SSC Editor Mean Girls is a movie most people have seen and features iconic lines ranging from “you go Glen Coco” to “that’s so fetch.”

And those who loved the film have the opportunity to see it again on Broadway.

Tina Fey, the same director as the movie, also directed the broadway musical adaptation, which first premiered in DC in October 2017 and moved to Broadway at the August Wilson Theater in April of 2018. The play received 12 Tony nominations in its premiere year.

The theater featured pink doors and a extravagant billboard sign above the entryway which let passerbys know for sure which show was playing that night. Tons of crowds bustled outside taking pictures. Inside, tons of themed merchandise were for sale, such as shirts with show catchphrases and a “burn book” featuring details about the screenplay and cast.

The theater was filled with peo-

ple of all ages, which is surprising as one would think the target would be a younger crowd.

The beginning scene featured Janis and Ian breaking into the first song, which was witty as

sassy, just as the characters from the movie.

The show was accented with electronic backdrops that changed with each scene.

Regina George (Taylor Loudermann) had just the amount of sass as in the movie version, but with an amazing and powerful singing voice.

The sets were all very simple but effective, with many just being classrooms with desks with the electronic backdrop as the centerpiece.

There were many jokes for all

ages to understand as well, with some from the movie itself and others that reflect current pop culture.

All of the cast really accurately portrayed their character and were very fitting. The songs varied in style, but a crowd favorite was “Meet the Plastics” which caused the crowd to erupt

in laughter and applause as each of the Plastics introduced themselves in a witty way. Some differences include the infamous talent show scene being changed from “Jingle Bell Rock” to a brand new song written specifically for the show called “Rocking Around the Pole.”

This change was disliked by many, but was highlighted by Fey as being one of her favorite changes.

Another change was the addition of social media, which was an important addition. This change highlighted the new platform of bullying, and made the play hit close to home for many audience members, which Fey admits she hoped to do.

This play is a must see if you’re a Mean Girls fan. It’s filled with great songs, amazing actors and varies from the movie so you don’t get bored. Tickets are on sale until December 2019, so don’t miss your chance to see this fetch play.

Isn’t It Romantic? beguiles rom-com fans CASSIDY CHANDLER Features Editor

Most (almost all) romantic comedies are completely predictable. It’s just the nature of the genre. They are light-hearted, humorous, and centered on the perfect love story that is nearly impossible. There’s terrible pop songs, perfect people with perfect bodies, and perfect moments.

Everywhere. That’s what the new movie, Isn’t It Romantic, creates.

Rebel Wilson, better known as “Fat Amy”, stars in Isn’t It Romantic as Natalie. As a young child, her mom always told her there is no such thing as a happy ending and that people like Julia Roberts are perfect; having the perfect body, smile, and hair that everyone desires. She idolized Roberts in her movie Pretty Woman, and knew she would never be as pretty or as talented or, or, or... find the love of her life like Roberts did.

Now, years later, Natalie is a New York architect who isn’t well respected in her workplace.

She is ordered around to do other peoples’ jobs and is more of a coffee deliverer than an architect, leaving her with no self-worth.

During her down time, Natalie talks with her co-workers about how much she despises romcoms. Her assistant Whitney (Betty Gilpin) and nerdy project manager, Josh (Adam Devine) are her only friends in the office, and disagree. They love the predictability and happiness of the funny love stories.

In a series of strange events, Natalie’s life is flipped upside down and what follows is as predictable as any rom-com. People are singing, dancing, and there is love everywhere.

Natalie, the girl who was always under the radar, is now being noticed by everyone.

Instead of a more stereotypical New York, it’s shining with warm sun, smells like flowers and lavender, and love is in the air.

What is supposed to be a dream of love and happiness turns into a

nightmare she can’t wait to escape.

Isn’t it Romantic takes parts of all cliche romantic comedies and puts a spin on them. And of course, like every other movie, there’s a gay best friend, a rude rich man who turns lover-boy, and made-in-Hollywood kiss scene fit for the big screen.

While most people know Wilson from starring in the Pitch Perfect series, where her jokes and delivery are insanely hilarious, her performance in Isn’t it Romantic just wasn’t the same. Yes, the cliches were funny, but the film was not a knock-yoursocks-off, rolling on the floor laughing, crying, type of funny.

In fact, the film dragged on in places and it certainly didn’t get the laughs and chuckles that you might expect. While this is true, there is no denying the final message at the end of the film was pretty important.

Natalie finds a sense of self-

worth and independence in herself that is so valuable, especially in today’s society where it is difficult for women and young girls to find that sense of worthiness.

She doesn’t follow the stereotype of women that are usually starred in rom-coms, which is also neat to see, and it is encouraging that the message of self love is greater than finding true love.

Drama class prepares for spring plays TORI GAY Reporter Drama students are revving up for what will likely be a busy spring, including seven events.

“I’m so excited, things are crazy but I can’t wait,” says drama teacher Nancy Green.

While she says there is lot to be excited about, she “can’t pick just one, everything is just going to be so amazing!”

One drama three class is preparing for High School NON Musical, directed by junior Delany Flickenger and senior Sophia Sturgill.

The play will be on Friday, April 12, 2019 in the North Harford auditorium.

The play is a spin off of High School Musical and will feature laughs, bowling, and some odd characters.

Drama three will be debuting Clue on April 26.

Directed by seniors Kailey Jourdan and Kayleigh Gallagher, Clue is a murder mystery play similar to the show the class put on in the fall called The Westing Game.

Drama two’s children’s play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be performed on May 6 for North Harford Elementary School, May 28 for Norrisville Elementary School, and May 11 in the black box theater.

Sophomore Aliyah Gomez say’s “I am most excited to see the little kids react to our Oompa Loompa makeup. I think they will love it.” she explains. “We have to wear all these bright colors and wear makeup that makes us look really orange.”

The drama students have also been invited to perform at a volunteer gala for Upper Chesapeake in April.

Some students in the drama department and other NH kids are also taking a field trip to New York City to see the broadway play Come From Away on May 18.

“I can not wait for NYC, it’s always so fun and we have an awesome group of kids going this year” says Green.

To wrap up the year, the annual drama dinner will take place and awards will be given out.

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Favorite gas station cuisine Compiled by: Tori Gay

“I prefer Wawa. It is very clean and they have tons of options especially vegan options which you can’t usually find in other gas stations.”

Chloe Meyer, sophomore

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Kiyomi Japanese Restaurant features hibachi;

Hidden gem located in Rock Spring ANNA FITZHUGH Business Manager

“I like Wawa because they have protein powder packs that you can add to literally anything. And it’s really clean there.”

Jake Rassa, junior

When thinking of Hibachi most people think of the restaurant Sakura, where the food and fire are within an arm’s reach.

But what if you’re looking for delicious food but don’t want to go all the way downtown? Check out Kiyomi Hibachi Restaurant in Forest Hill.

Kiyomi may appear to be a low end establishment due to the its strip mall location and small store front. However, upon entering the restaurant, customers will be pleasantly surprised to be greeted with a sophisticated atmosphere.

The interior of Kiyomi is complete with traditional Japanese masks on the walls, flower centerpieces completing each table, and a sushi bar.

What makes Kiyomi stand apart is the outstanding service. Upon entering the restaurant, the servers are polite and offer immediate seating. If the weather is rather bitter outside, hot towels are offered to warm a customers’ hands.

The service is extremely quick; a waiter/waitress is always available to answer questions about

the menu, refill drinks, and make polite conversation about the weather, school, and experience thus far.

The menu offers quite a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees, and lunch/dinner specials. The drink menu includes Japanese soda otherwise known as “the marble drink”, tea, coffee, and fountain drinks. Lunch and dinner specials are well known with a separate menu and board listing the daily options upon entering.

Besides the traditional chicken, shrimp, or steak hibachi, Kiyomi also offers a children’s menu, bento boxes, vegetarian options, orange chicken, sushi, etc. Spice levels are clearly stated and adjustable to avoid ordering a meal much too spicy for a customer’s taste buds. The average price of a meal tends to range from $10-$20 per person.

Unless otherwise stated each entree comes with miso soup and salad. The miso soup is served hot and comes out almost immediately after ordering. After barely making a dent in the flavorful soup, the salad arrives. The salad is filled with fresh lettuce and carrots, a small amount of tomatoes, perfect for those who are

not huge fans of the red fruit.

Upon first receiving the salad, a bright orange dressing is immediately noted. This uniquely colored substance atop the salad may seem odd but is actually the best part. Comparable to the dressing at Sakura, the ginger dressing complements the salad perfectly and adds just the right amount of flavor to the mix.

After devouring a flavorful soup and salad, the thought of eating more food may seem unfathomable.

However, upon loosening your belt another hole, the main entrees arrive. All members of the party receive their hot meal at the same time, eliminating the chance to be “that person” who everyone has to wait on.

Each entree is full of flavor and complete with a purple flower, which is in fact edible. The portion sizes are quite large and everyone will have food to enjoy for days to come.

Too busy to wait for food? Kiyomi delivers within a 5 mile radius!

Overall, Kiyomi is an excellent place if looking for a polite service and reasonably priced, delicious food.

Tuning in to true-crime documentary GUEST WRITER

“I really like Royal Farms. They have a lot of options and their chicken is to die for. It is not expensive and they have lots of snacks to choose from as well.”

Maddie Danielczyk, sophomore

“I like Royal Farms because of their chicken, it’s so good and its really fast too. Not too bad for gas station food.”

Ian Ladenheim, senior

For fans of things that are both baffling and bizarre, Netflix has the perfect new true-crime documentary to satisfy your fetish for freaky films. Abducted in Plain Sight follows the story of a small town family who befriend a new-to-town neighbor they later learn is not just the average Joe; behind his somewhat All-American exterior lies a sociopath who is poised to make a series of decisions that will take away the innocence of this family and any sense of normalcy they might otherwise have.

Bob Broberg, a florist, and his wife Mary Ann, and their three daughters, become friends with a new family called the Berchtolds. It doesn’t take long before The Brobergs notice that Robert Berchtold (known as “B”) seems overly interested in Jan, who is just 12 when the film begins. In the documentary, Jan even says, “He was like a second father to me.”

Despite victimizing the Broberg family over many years, the family, especially the father, are quick to excuse away some of B’s

behavior. This is a mistake that has costly and devastating consequences.

In a series of interviews with family members, law officials, and other involved parties, viewers are able to weave together the real-life trauma that includes kidnapping, rape, aliens, brainwashing, affairs, and more. Over the course of the documentary, Jan spends a lot of time detailing her memories of how B drugged and molested her. Her parents speak separately and together about how they were convinced not to call the FBI by B’S family after B kidnapped their daughter the first time. Pete Welsh, the lead FBI agent, said he had to “convince” the Berchtolds their daughter was kidnapped and in danger.

While so much of this film is troubling, this moment is more than disconcerting. Most parents would not have to be ‘convinced’ that their child was in danger; frankly, if the life and well-being of a children was a stake, hesitation wouldn’t not be an option; no time would be wasted in doing everything possible to find the child and protect her at all

costs. Except, that isn’t what happens.

While this 90-minute film takes viewers on an epic roller coaster ride of emotions ranging from absolute outrage to complete disgust, 90 minutes does not allow for an in- depth analysis of some of the bigger issues presented.

People knew what B was doing with kids long before he met the Berchtolds; the church knew, the community knew, and yet, he was allowed easy access to kids. The legal system gave a slap on the wrist to Berchtold who kidnapped, drugged, and raped a child. These are just a few of the many issues that are hugely unnerving and the documentary never addresses any of them.

It is difficult to call this documentary entertaining, however, it is certainly interesting and heartbreaking. While it is hard to know why the Berchtolds have come forward now to tell this horrific tale, Jan’s parents have said that by producing this documentary they hope that it helps “end the culture of silence around sexual abuse and assault.”

And in the end, that’s certainly important now more than ever.

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On December 1, Baltimore police received a call that Jaquelyn Smith had been stabbed in Baltimore after trying to give money to a panhandler. First reports revealed that the panhandler was the alleged criminal, however, earlier this month, police pieced information together and learned it was Smith’s husband and daughter who were actually the ones responsible for Smith’s death.

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Hawks and hometowns Mathilde Chone, junior Where were you born?

France What was the reason you moved here?

I moved here to discover America and help with my English.

What was your best memory in France?

Being with my family and friends.

Do you prefer to be in the U.S. or France?

I prefer to live in France but I really like high school here and it a great experience.

What’s the biggest difference between school in America and school in France?

In American school, it is much shorter so it gives me time to play sports and do extracurricular activities. While in France, I had school from 8am to 6pm so it didn’t give me much time to do anything else.

Maddie Kramer, junior Where were you born?

Vancouver, Canada What was the reason why you moved here?

My dad’s job was moved to the states.

What is a memory you had of Canada?

I moved here when I was three so I don’t remember a lot but I do remember there being lots of snow and it being very cold.

Would you ever move back to Canada?

Yes because it’s pretty and so different yet so similar to America.

Prepping students for future testing ASHLEY HALEY Reporter SAT Prep is a course that has been offered to students at NH as means of helping them to prepare for the standardized test most students take to be used for college admission. The SAT is a test that thousands of students take each year as a step of college admission.

Math teacher Mr. William Wardle teaches a section of the course focused on the math portion of the SAT. It is only a semester class, which is only for half of the school year, Wardle says that in his class he, “had 8 students this past fall.”

Junior Madison Murdy says the reason that she took the class to “Feel more prepared for the test.”

She says majority of the con-

Horseshoe

tent that was taught were strategies and practice test content, and “there were tests that mimicked each part of the real SAT.” Said Murdy.

In his first year teaching the class, Wardle says that he focuses on “general test taking strategies as well as specific math concepts and skills that are covered on the SAT.” The class is designed to prepare students for, “taking the real SAT test.”

Since the SAT test is composed of three sections, writing, reading comprehension, and math, the students who take the semester class met with Mr. Wardle on, “every other B-day, and they met with Ms. Denise Smick on the other B-days for preparation for the English sections of the SAT.” Murdy says that she, “Learned testing strategies and content that was important while I was tak-

When a horseshoe is open-side-up hanging on a door, it is believed to be lucky in Talisman culture, bringing good fortune forever. The upright shape gathers luck, and when it is upside down, it showers one with luck. The horseshoe protects one’s home and land, and keeps evil out.

This tradition stemmed from the 10th century legend of Saint Dunstan, who trapped the devil using a horseshoe. The object symbolizes power over evil, good fortune, and fertility. This symbol of luck originated through the fact that horses have strength, are dependable, and also because the shape of the horseshoe when right side up is symbolic of the moon.

When it is flipped around, it is a symbol of the womb.

ing the SAT.” She also explains that, “The easiest part was that we didn’t have much homework as long as we behaved in class… Some of the content was very difficult as well as coming to terms with the fact that no matter how much you prepare, it’s unlikely that you will get a perfect score.”

Some tips that Murdy found helpful for preparing for the actual SAT test were, “The class in combination with Khan Academy were very helpful during the SATs.” Homework for the class was mainly to study and was “generally optional.”

Wardle adds that his expectations for his students taking the class is “like any class, work hard, have some fun doing it, and come out of the experience being better prepared...”

Frank Kemajou, junior Where were you born?

Photo credits: Madison Zdon Cameroon, Africa What was a reason why you moved to America?

My mom has been living here for seven years.

What was your favorite memory from Africa?

My favorite memory was spending time with my family and playing soccer with my friends.

Do you prefer living in the U.S. or Cameroon?

I would say Cameroon because my family is there.

Do you wish you still lived there?

Sometimes but only to see my family but I prefer here in America.

Symbols of luck Four-leaf clover

The number seven

Is the most common luck symbol associated with St. Patrick’s Day. It is popular among the western culture. Four-leaf clovers are harder to find compared to three-leaf clovers which is one reason they are considered lucky. Additionally, there is a legend that when Eve left paradise, she found and took a four-leaf clover with her for good luck.

In Christianity, it represents self sacrifice and virtue, appearing in scripture.

There are the seven lamps of the temple, seven wise and seven foolish virgins, and Christ’s feeding of the multitude with five loaves and two fishes. Additionally, in Japanese mythology, there are Seven Gods of Fortune, who deliver gifts to worthy people on the New Year. It taught that the belief in God brings seven gifts, including wisdom, understanding, honor, glory, blessings, strength, and godliness.

There is also a myth that says the seventh son of a seventh son has the power to heal and that the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter has the gift of interpreting dreams.

Compiled by Madison Zdon

Rainbows

Irish Leprechauns are known to hide their treasure and gold at the end of the rainbow which brings riches and luck.

Rainbows are mentioned in the Old Testament as God created a rainbow to symbolize hope that the Earth would never be destroyed by a flood again.

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Capping off senior year CARLY KURGAN Reporter

s e v i t c e p s r e p t n e d u t S Photo credits: Aleah Bickle A popular controversy in the news has been the topic of vaccinating children. Cry of the Hawk staff asked students about their opinions on vaccinations.

Gina Lux, junior

Jared Hedrick, senior

“Vaccines help to protect the general pop“I believe it should be mandatory to vacciulation from the spreading of disease as nate your children. If you don’t vaccinate well as the actual child receiving the vacthem and they contract a disease, such as cination. Vaccines were first done in the measles or something worse, you allow 1900’s to prevent Polio, and later in the your child to expose that disease to others, era, was nearly eradicated until anti-vacespecially if they attend school. The purcinators began to raise concerns about dispose of getting vaccinated is to minimize eases coming about as a result of getting the exposure of these diseases and it’s rivaccinated, which have not been proven.” diculous for parents to think otherwise.”

COMPILED BY Aleah Bickle

Number 7

The number 7 is considered lucky by many religions. In Christianity, it represents self sacrifice and virtue, appearing in scripture.

There are the seven lamps of the temple, seven wise and seven foolish virgins, and Christ’s feeding of the multitude with five loaves and two fishes. in Japanese mythology, there are Seven Gods of Fortune, According to Sioux legend, who deliver gifts to worthy people in the dream catchers were believed to New Year.

It was taught that the belief in store both good and bad dreams.

God brings seven gifts, including wisdom, They were hung in teepees and understanding, honor, glory, blessings, huts to assure peaceful dreams. strength, and godliness. There is also a myth The good dreams are thought to that says the seventh son of a seventh son pass through the web and travel has the power to heal and that the seventh down to the sleeper, while the bad daughter of a seventh daughter has the gift dreams got caught at melt at the if interpreting dreams. first light of day.

Dream catcher

Agriculture students are working on a year- long project in Capstone to finish out their high school career. Mrs. Laura O’Leary is one of many teachers working with students who are preparing for the final stages of this yearlong work.

Each student picks a topic of interest to research and study for the year. At the end of the course, each student must present their project as a “technical paper or poster,” said O’Leary.

Senior Chris Robinson advises that underclassmen should “work on your project before starting your senior year,” and make sure you have interest in the topic and a bit of background knowledge.

Senior Lauren Palmieri was interested in studying environmental or marine science which led her to take agriculture classes at NH. Palmieri’s senior project is about glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup.

Palmieri is researching how the active ingredient affects “a plant called duckweed,” which is a “floating aquatic.” The senior says she chose this topic because in today’s society there is “often runoff that goes into many waterways and affects certain aquatic plants.”

Palmieri’s advice to students who will take Capstone is to finish out high school by working hard and that the capstone class “is what you make of it.”

Robinson is researching and looking into data from the DNR on brook trout caught in Deer Creek. Robinson decided to research brook trout because “they are native to Maryland and they

are not very abundant.”

He wanted to see if there was a suitable habitat in Harford County so that “we can try and lobby to be able to raise them instead of rainbow trout, which are non-native.”

The senior also adds he feels this class better prepared him for college research projects along with also giving him more information on a topic to pursue in college.

Senior Kara Kramer says she’s “always been interested in plants and the environment.” Kramer stated that she wanted to “learn more about them in a hands on environment.”

Her senior project is about the “pretreatment of purple coneflower seeds in four different growth hormones to test the germination response.”

She also says that the purpose of her experiment is to shorten the dormancy period and increase the overall germination rate.”

This will hopefully increase the availability of purple coneflower plants.

In the plant science strand, the major benefit is being able to come out of high school as a certified professional horticulturist.

Students in the agricultural program say many benefits are included in the capstone process. In the plant science strand, the major benefit is being able to come out of high school as a certified professional horticulturist.

Students also add that you get to take part in great hands on activities and beneficial research opportunities.

The students agree that this class has a lot more public speaking then agriculture classes.

Kara Kramer is studying pre-treatment and germination of cone flowers as part of her senior capstone project. She is one of many magnet students who has prepared for the upcoming Capstone Night presentation. Photo credits: Kara Kramer

Ladybugs

This lucky insect is supposed to free you from day to day problems. If a ladybug lands on you, it is said to lessen your burdens, brighten your day, and give you patience. If you are sick and a ladybug lands on you, it will theoretically heal you and your illness will pass.

If one of these lucky insects lands on The North Star is known to provide light and guidance to those your hand and then flies away, it is said that there will be good weather on the who are troubled or lost. It is especially lucky to sailors. When following Sunday. Killing a ladybug is considered bad luck. There are other the three wise men were trying legends associated with ladybugs and to navigate through Bethlehem, the North Star showed them the the number of spots they have. Folklore suggests that if you catch a ladybug in way. In the Old Testament, the your home, the number of spots can starry sky symbolized the numerous children of Abraham, and gave mean the number of dollars you will find. direction to the promised land.

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clouds in the sky?

4. Who invented the light bulb?

5. When magma cools what type of rock is formed?

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Diet techniques that fail: Weight loss myths busted ELLIE EVANS Assistant News Editor With the summer season approaching, many are looking to diet techniques found on the web to set themselves up with the perfect summer body. Focusing on calorie counting and tracking every crumb consumed can either lead to unhealthy habits and a slowed metabolism.

While there are lifelong healthy habits for continued weight loss, there are also many diets that can do the body more harm than good.

Junior, Eddie Brittain explains, “I think it’s good to eat healthy,” but elaborates on the ideas of needing the proper nutrients to live in a healthful manner.

One of the biggest diet crazes has involved apple cider vinegar.

Many companies and web sites affiliate this product with being a “miracle ingredient” and provide evidence that it is considered an “appetite suppressor.”

According to UChicagomedicine.org, the acidity in apple cider vinegar can cause serious indigestion and heartburn. While the ingredient contains some health benefits, solely relying on the ingredient can be harmful to the body.

According to nypost.com, nutritionists explain that many widely commercialized weight loss plans such as Weight Watchers and Atkins can potentially damage the metabolism of those on the diet. Slowing or damaging the metabolism by not consuming enough calories can cause the reverse effects of weight loss.

These plans provide a short term package or advertise these products with fast results. New York Post also explained, a slow metabolism is caused by the body holding onto fat that is stored.

Not consuming enough calories to see results can just as likely damage these results and cause

frustration and defeat amongst users.

While the craze of “raw veganism” can be a great lifestyle and ethical choice for many, picking this method of eating with the intent of weight loss is not necessarily a healthy choice.

According to research done

by Nutritionist Winston J Craig, being limited to choices that contain all raw ingredients, finding themselves lacking nutrients needed to keep the body healthy can be concerning.

The raw vegan diet can cause lack of iron, B-12, Vitamin D, and fatty acids that can be necessary for good cardiovascular health.

Seeking raw veganism as a lifestyle choice rather than a short term help for weight loss is much more beneficial. Brittain emphasized this by explaining, “it’s unhealthy to go on a no carb or intense vegan diet because your not getting the proper nutrition.”

Reduce, reuse, recycle:

Restaurants make changes EMMIE CATRAMBONE Entertainment Editor In recent years, the issue of plastic pollutants in the world’s oceans has continued to become a major problem, as every day more and more trash finds its way into Earth’s waterways. According to worldwildlife. org, the plastic releases harmful chemicals into the water as it breaks down, and the pieces of plastic can also be confused by marine life as sources of food.

Pollution is a problem that shows no signs of stopping, as millions of people all over the world partake in littering and ignoring recycling bins in favor of trash cans. The Plastic Pollution Coalition estimates that 500 million straws are thrown away in the United States everyday. In addition, 100 million plastic utensils are thrown away every day, many of which find their way into the world’s oceans.

Therefore, focusing on the plastic output from restaurants all over the world has been the main focus of many environmental activist groups, like the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Raising Awareness of the pollution issues and activating social media campaigns has caused many major corporations to make changes regarding their plastic output.

Starbucks has announced that they will eliminate plastic straws from all of their store locations by 2020, an major step that will help reduce the millions of straws floating around in the ocean. Starbucks is also testing new lids that do not require straws at all.

In addition, McDonald’s is switching to biodegradable straws in England and Ireland, and will start testing the movement in the United States. McDonald’s also announced that by 2025 they will be using only biodegradable materials for all of their cups and boxes.

Senior Natalie Jacobs is very happy with the new changes being put in place all over the country. “I think it’s really good because I follow a lot of ocean accounts and they always have videos of turtles with, like, straws up their nose and it’s really sad. It’s just awesome to see that the whole country is making a step towards change, just to help the oceans, and I feel like just removing plastic straws can make an enormous impact.”

In addition to changing utensils and packaging, some companies are taking the movement a step further. In Denver, there is a new start-up company called Scraps, a pedal-run compost service that travels around the city collecting food scraps from local cafes and restaurants. They then take the food scraps and turn them into compost, which can then be used again to grow food for local businesses.

Trash pollution is a world wide issue, but many Hawks in the community feel strongly on keeping our earth clean. Junior Cole Ettenhofer is one of the students that supports the different organizations and companies that are pushing to make a difference, “I think it is great that companies are trying to minimize their environmental impact” Between county government litter fines, environmental activist groups, and restaurants like Starbucks, issues with pollution are being addressed. Companies like Addidas, Nike, Patagonia are also joining in on the opportunity to make positive changes in the enviromental awareness and sustainability.

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Concerns raised over antiperspirants LAUREN SECO OP/ED Editor Known as one of the staples of hygiene, deodorant is part of everyone’s morning routine. While you may be relying on deodorants and antiperspirants, some scientists are suggesting that they are a cause of cancer.

According to the National Cancer Institute, the location of the placement of this freshener and its ingredients are a cause of alarm. They state that “because underarm antiperspirants or deodorants are applied near t h e breast and contain potentially harmful ingredients, several scientists and others have suggested a possible connection between their use and breast cancer.”

Aluminum-based compounds are found within antiperspirants to serve as a “temporary ‘plug’ within the sweat duct that stops the flow of sweat to the skin’s surface.” University Health news also adds that there is no known role for aluminum within the body, and there is a potential correlation between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer.

The antiperspirant with an aluminum ingredient is being applied daily or maybe even more often, so those ingredients absorb into the skin over time causing estrogen-like effects.

Estrogen is a hormone that promotes the growth of breast cancer cells therefore an assumption about antiperspirants is made.

However, aluminum isn’t easily

absorbed into the skin and shaving isn’t creating an open wound for it to absorb into the skin. This fact has been disputed by several scientists.

According to the American Cancer Society, it is unclear that much aluminum is absorbed into the skin, and breast tissue does not include more aluminum than the rest of the body.

No studies have confirmed that antiperspirants cause breast cancer, and a 2014 review stated “there was no clear evidence showing that the use of aluminumcontaining underarm antiperspirants or cosmetics increases the risk of breast cancer.”

There is one important conflicting report that insinuates the opposite. A 2003 retrospective cohort study with 437 subjects found that women “who used antiperspirants/deodorants frequently or who started using them together with shaving at an earlier age” developed breast cancer at an earlier age than those who did not. This evidence has been overlooked because of its retrospective nature and has been declared “not conclusive.”

According to science teacher Christine Jestel, the link between deodorant and cancer just doesn’t make sense. “With it being topically applied, your body does not absorb it well,” states Jestel. She concludes that deodorant does not likely produce breast cancer.

The National Cancer Institute also adds that because of the conflicting nature of several trials, more testing needs to be done to find reliable results.

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Galloping games gain attention; Teamwork featured on four, two legs ANNA FITZHUGH Business Manager When most people think of Maryland sports, they think of soccer, lacrosse, or baseball.

However, the Maryland state sport is actually jousting.

While there are jousting demonstrations at Renaissance festivals, the majority of equestrians do not wear armour and gallop full speed at one another with sharp objects. There is, however, an equestrian sport, mounted games, that shares similarities with jousting.

Mounted games is described as relay races on horseback, where horse and rider pairs compete with a team to finish the game first and most accurately. As far as requirements go, mounted games requires different skills than other equestrian sports. A rider must be able to get on and off the pony quickly, which requires vaulting. Vault-

ing is where a rider leaps onto his/her pony as it is galloping. A games player must also maintain a certain height and weight relative to the pony’s height. Active Pony Club games member, junior Stephanie Usselman explains, “a rider must be flexible, able to ride with their left hand while doing things with their right, and have a non spooky pony.” For Usselman, the motivation to try mounted games came from a Pony Club friend needing another teammate 6 years ago.

Without prior experience, Usselman jumped at the opportunity and has been playing mounted games ever since Usselman’s favorite game is ball and cone. In ball and cone, a rider is given a tennis ball, two cones are lined up on the playing field, and a player is supposed to place the tennis ball on top of the cone while mounted. If said ball rolls off the cone, a rider must dismount, fix the

NFL draft kicks off;

Students fans pocket new players OLIVIA BECKER Sports Editor The Super Bowl has passed, but that does not mean the football season is over. The month of March is home to the NFL draft, which takes place over the span of three days (Thursday-Sunday).

Each team has only 10 minutes to pick in the first round, then the time begins decreasing.

In the second round teams get seven minutes, five minutes for rounds 3-6 (Compensatory picks), and four minutes in round seven. If a team lets the time run out without choosing a player, they can make their selection later in the draft.

Each NFL team is awarded free agents, or compensatory picks, these players are determined by the NFL management Council.

The Council looks at the players salary, playing time, and postseason honors. When a team loses compensatory free agents, they are awarded picks of the same value back. This pick takes place at the end of the third through seventh round.

Senior Will Eakes, a Cowboy’s fan, said that so far the worst decision by the Cowboy’s was dropping Cole Beasley. Eakes said the athlete was his favorite player and that the Cowboys are losing one of their key receivers and

now “they will have to rely more on their run instead of their pass.”

Eakes adds that “Jason Witten is leaving retirement and coming back to the Cowboy’s”. Witten is a tight end who will balance out the loss of Beasley for the Cowboys according to the senior.

The Cowboys are not the only National Football League team making changes. The Baltimore Ravens have lost a lot of defenders in the draft and senior Jack Palmer says that he thinks the Ravens will “switch to a lot of younger players.”

He adds that they “signed at these veterans that are going to help lead these new guys.” He hopes the combination will create a really good team.

Safety Earl Thomas is a new player for the Ravens. Thomas’s broken leg and other discrepancies “ are a little risky, but it might pay off,” said Palmer, who adds that Thomas is “a good veteran, a good locker room guy, and he is going to help the young guys.”

Palmer also believes one Thomas’ broken leg heals he will be a “solid player.”

One of the Ravens, Eric Weddle, left in free agency through the draft and Palmer states that he is fine with the loss and that Weddle was getting old and it was his “time to go.”

ball, and remount.

Usselman remembers a moment where, “I managed to put the ball on the cone as I was vaulting onto my pony as he was trotting away.” She credits the moment to being young and flexible.

Junior Kiersten Zinkhan, started playing games through Pony Club, and now plays through Mounted Games Across America.

After growing with the same team for many years, Zinkhan went to regionals, and then qualified for nationals.

Zinkhan has made multiple trips to Photo Credit: United States Pony Club Pony Club nationals for games, going as far Zinkhan’s favorite game is socks, as Virginia, North Carolina, and where a rider must get off their Kentucky. pony, run 100 feet, get a sock, As far as teamwork is con- and then vault back on while the cerned, Zinkhan comments, pony is cantering. Zinkhan ex“growing with them [my team] plains, “it’s my favorite due to all made it more fun to keep con- the vaulting required, its imprestinuing with games.” The team sive to show it off.”

Zinkhan was a part of was even As far as ponies go, both girls awarded the best sportsmanship have a favorite games mount. For at Nationals, a large feat out of Usselman, Winjammer is her famany other teams from all over vorite, “he knows exactly when the United States. to go, I don’t even need to be fully

in the saddle and he’s moving down the lane.” Usselman also comments on ‘Winnie’s’ attention to his rider at all times and his calm nature. Usselman has been riding Winnie for 8 years, and using him for games 6 of those years. Also a games athlete for 6 years is Zinkahm’s pony, Frisbee. Frisbee is well known in mounted games circles for his extensive experience in the sport.

Cry of the Hawk

March 25, 2019

Digging out of winter season; Sprouting into spring sports LIZZIE CATRAMBONE IDR Editor With spring sports well under way, the winter sports season is officially over. Playoffs and states have wrapped up and the winter athletes are turning in jerseys and clearing out lockers.

The Hawks boys basketball team faced some tough competition this season, but they were able to deliver to “Burrows his first playoff win in 16 years,” according to sophomore Dylan Jablon.

The varsity boys came through with ten wins at the end of the regular season. Coach Burrows said he was also pleased with how the JV team played this season.“We had a very successful JV team; they were 15-5, so that bodes well for the future.” While excited for next year, Burrows says this hear, the team was lead by “seniors Sam Macatee and Paul Keeney and they’ll be missed.”

Hawks girls basketball also had an impressive season this winter, finishing the season with a record of 8-12-1. Sophomore Lily Macatee, a member of the girls varsity basketball team, says that high points of the season were “winning tough games and coming out with wins against teams like C. Milton Wright.” The Lady Hawks also made it to playoffs, however, they did not make it into the running for the state championship.

As a sophomore, Macatee still has two years left to play for hawks basketball, and says that next season she is looking forward to the tough teams they will play next season and that hopefully the team will be just as good in the coming season.

The wrestling team also had a very successful year, with junior Josh Mitchell dominating the competition. Wrestling coach Mr. Knox says that this season was very successful for the team, with “a lot of first-year guys showing a lot of hope for wrestling.” Knox also reports that Mitchell fin-

ished the season with a winning record of 45-2, and placed “1st in UCBAC Championships, 1st in the 1A2A east region, and 3rd in 1A2A state tournament.”

Hawks girls swim team had another strong season, placing third in the UCBAC Championship meet, placing first in the Regional Championship meet, and placing fourth in the State Championship. The boys team also had an impressive season, placing third in the UCBAC Championship meet. Senior Tanner Russell, the lead swimmer for the boys team, says that this past season was “a good conclusion to [his] high school swim experience.

At counties and regionals, the Hawks swim team had many individual wins, and many swimmers placed in the top eight spots at the states championships as well. Russell says he will “miss the friendships and bonds” he formed over the course of his four years of swimming, and “loved being a captain and lead a great team.”

Winter cheer was another team with an impressive season, making their way into the semifinals competition and placing fifth overall. Senior Taylor Diem reflects on her last season of winter cheer, saying, “my last season was really good. I got to meet a lot of new people, there were a lot of freshmen on the team and we had a new coach who really helped us succeed this season.”

One final team having impressive success was the indoor track team, which grew from just a handful of runners last year to nearly 16. One individual runner, one pole vaulter and one relay squad qualified for the State championship meet. Will Tikiob was happy after breaking a school record at the end of the season.

This past winter season was very successful for the Hawks sports teams and hopefully the teams will perform just as well next year in the coming winter season.

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New league promotes opportunities for rookies ASHLEY HALEY Reporter

A new addition to football has gained recent attention after being introduced in 2018. The AAF, also known as the Alliance of American Football, “will provide players a comprehensive bonus system, post-football career planning as well as counseling and scholarship support for postsecondary education.”

The football alliance hosts eight teams in major cities

across the states; the teams are Arizona Hotspots, Salt Lake Stallions, San Antonio Commanders,

San Diego Fleet, Atlanta Legends, Birmingham Iron, Memphis Express, and Orlando Apollos. The squads face off against one another in a 12 week season, which, officially kicked-off on February 9, 2019.

An article published by ESPN. com explains, “League co-founder Bill Polian, an ESPN NFL analyst, said the league will give players three-year, non-guaran-

teed contracts worth $250,000 each… Polian said a contract will include state-of-the-industry health insurance and an education stipend to any player who completes a year in the league.”

Senior Zach Grzymala says, “It’s a great league filled with more exciting plays than the NFL, and gives football fans something to watch during the offseason.”

According to CBSSports.com the football league, “exists to both complement the NFL during the offseason and showcase local, developing talent.” Its games are broadcasted on CBS networks. The championship games will be on the weekend of April 26 to 28. Many former NFL players are now apart of the AAF as coaches and leaders, players like, “Jared Allen, Hines Ward, and Troy Polamalu,” The current rankings for the entire league start with Orlando being first ranking with five wins and zero losses for the season thus far, followed

by San Antonio in second and San Diego in third overall. The Memphis Express is currently in eighth [lowest rank] with one win and five losses.

On your mark, get set, go: Track and field goes the distance CARLY KURGAN Reporter

Photo Credit: Vanessa Lane

In a lot of sports, athletes have the same workout plan for most

practices. However, track and field is different, having a wide range of workouts daily.

Running events consist of distance events, mid distance events, and sprinting events. The distance for these events gain can range from the smallest distance of 100m to the longest of 2 miles.

Student athletes who take part in running events often compete in field events as well. Some athletes compete in field events which include long jump, pole vault, hurdles, and throwing. Jessica Gerhardt is a long jumper and says she “loves jumping” and that there’s a “small group of us, which makes us all become super close.”

She adds that jumping is a different workout from running and they get to work on many great skills throughout a practice. Ger-

hardt says “one of the most rewarding parts of track is getting a new distance and watching everyone else meet their goals.”

With all of the hard work athletes put into running and training there is always a chance of injury. Gerhardt says injuries are “a challenge for every sport” and but it is definitely a “downfall to running track.”

Senior Mitch Bittner throws shot put, a 12 pound steel ball and the discuss, a 5 pound metal disc.

When throwing in a track meet each athlete gets three tries to get their disc or shot put the farthest.

Bittner enjoys throwing because everyone “is so nice” and they “get along well.” He adds that he enjoys “the competition isn’t just about throwing the farthest but also your technique” and that in “you make many new friends, of

all ages and everyone takes part in making the team a good one.”

The senior adds that challenges of track consist of training and “conditioning yourself for your specific event because you are always trying to be stronger and better or faster than your opponent.”

Senior Vanessa Lane is a pole vaulter and has been vaulting for four years. She also jumps the triple jump event. In pole vaulting, an athlete must use a pole to lunge yourself over a height of a bar and clear it. Lane says she loves pole vaulting because she has a great coach that continues “to encourage her also while correcting me to improve my skills.”

Along with Gerhardt and Bittner, Lane says that challenges consist of training and being sore from training.