November 2019 Edition

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Vaping epidemic prevails

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faizah saadmim, editor-in-chief een vaping rates and e-cigare e related deaths have been rising since 2017. The CDC has confirmed 1,479 vaping-related injuries and 33 deaths in the United States over the past six months.

In response to the rise in teen vaping deaths across the country, the Maryland Department of Health increased the age for all tobacco and ecigare e sales.

“Effective October 1, 2019, the statewide sales age increases to 21 for all tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices (e-cigare es, vapes, pod-based devices such as JUUL and their e-liquids, and component parts and accessories),” the Maryland Department of Health announced.

The vaping epidemic has even caught the a ention of the national government with the Trump

Administration proposing a ban on the sale of most flavored e-cigare es. The Food and Drug Administration furthered national action when

sophia paranzino and alycia wong, staff writer s students and teachers arrived back on the grounds of Dulaney High School, many received a surprising welcome from the residents surrounding the school: parking restrictions. These restrictions apply to the residential sides of Padonia and Treherne Road, where many students have parked the last couple of years. County implementations require permits to park at that location, even for the residents.

These restrictions are in place from Monday through Friday during the school day. Residents who notice any violators of the new restrictions can call the police, who then promptly ticket and tow the car of the violator.

Although the restrictions were successfully enforced, they were met with indignation. Several students have stated their grievances with the new rules. Junior Allie Mercer recalls her freshman year when her older sister would drive her

to school before the parking restrictions. “[We would] get to school at 7:30 and still get a pre y good spot,” said Mercer.

Now licensed, she explained that the limited parking space has affected everyone’s morning routine.

“I definitely have to wake up a lot earlier, which I don’t really mind. But I know for some people…that live in like Jacksonville... like 20 minutes away; that’s a big adjustment to their morning,” Mercer said.

Additionally, senior Sowmya Potluri claimed that limited parking on the streets has led to the disrespect of the senior parking lot.

“I think some of the seniors are definitely affected by the parking restrictions, and also I think it gives juniors more of a motive to park in the senior parking lot. I’ve definitely seen a couple people park there,” Potluri said.

According to Officer Berg, the student resource officer at Dulaney, this change came after years

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“I’ve heard of the rise in vaping related deaths, but that hasn’t affected my juuling. I don’t think it’s that big of a deal.” they issued a warning later to JUUL for marketing dozens of unauthorized e-cigare e products to teenagers.

Students are skeptical about the efficacy of new

legislations in deterring teen vaping and worried about the possibility of it pushing teenagers to harder substances. “[Teenagers] will find ways around it. And that they might try weed and alcohol which would be even worse” an anonymous sophomore said.

“I have friends that get their siblings to buy it.

Teens will always find a loophole.”

Although 73 percent of Dulaney students admi ed to being aware of the recent vaping-related deaths, they have continued to use JUULs and other vape products.

“I’ve heard of the rise in vaping related deaths, but it didn’t change my vaping habits. I know it’s not funny and all, but we joke about it. I don’t think it is that big of a deal,” an anonymous junior said. see VAPING, page 2

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of continuous complaints by the residents. They petitioned the city council to enforce a residential parking permit since students were not parking safely on their side of the street.

While this has sparked outrage amongst the Dulaney student body, the Dulaney administration had no involvement in this decision. Vice Principal Christopher Parker clarified it is the neighborhood enforcing these restrictions.

“Other than it being the other side of our street that we used to get to park on, we don’t have anything to do with it,” Parker said. “Without asking us. They just decided that [the roads] would be permit controlled.”

Residents have been upset about the parking for years, yet there was no clear communication between the neighborhood and the school to voice these complaints.

“I can’t say that we got any phone calls,” Parker said. “It’s just sad that there couldn’t be conversation prior to action.”

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Vaping epidemic prevails continued from page 1 English teacher, Ashlynn Campbell, is concerned about how to discipline students and ultimately save their lives, when vaping is so easily concealed.

“Some people who vape are in my classes, but it’s so hard to see. There is no actual discipline to help guide them and save their lives,” Campbell said.

Teachers’ concerns are not unfounded as 10 percent of students admi ed to juuling in the classroom through an anonymous pen-andpaper survey conducted in all English classes.

Students are aware when teachers are not looking and use it to their advantage.

“It is really easy to take a hit when the teacher is at the front since they can’t see it. Also, juul pods have distinct flavors but you can’t exactly find the scent like in cigare es,” an anonymous senior said. “Actually, one time I dropped my Juul on the floor and the teacher handed it back to me, thinking it was a flash drive.”

In the primary days of the juuling trend, many believed it was safer than cigare es, but nurse Anna Lee Eyler set the record straight about the dangers of e-cigare es.

“The problem is that everyone is only learning about the harmful effects now, as in the past everyone believed that it was be er than cigare es.

Kids think [vaping] is be er than cigare es, but [e-cigare es] actually have more nicotine. There are also a lot of harmful chemicals such as glyc-

erol, which is used to make anti-freeze,” Eyler said.

An anonymous student athlete echoes this caution.

“E-cigare es can actually be more dangerous than normal cigare es, and a lot of people don’t know that or forget it. I’m an athlete so I don’t

want to ingest anything that would mess up my body- especially not chemicals.”

Dulaney’s Parent Teacher Student Association is also looking to take specific steps to educate students about the harmful effects and fatal consequences of vaping through possible public service announcements. They are cognizant of the growing issue at Dulaney and have had multiple conversations about it at meetings. The PTSA even put on “Addicted,” a play with an overall message about addiction among teenagers.

The Baltimore County Public School system is also aware of the vaping epidemic and is evolving their drug safety programs to adapt to the new vape culture and its dangerous consequences.

“BCPS already has rehab programs and other programs to advance their cause to prevent smoking and alcohol. Now they are moving towards addressing vaping,” Eyler said.

Campbell has kept an open line of communication with her students about vaping, knowing the impact it has on life or death.

“There have been people who died from [vaping]. I talk about it openly in my classes, saying that if they don’t learn anything [in class], just know that you shouldn’t vape,” Campbell said.

Staff writer Chris Cao contributed to this report

Budget approval breeds skepticism dylan mccabe, associate editor he urgent need for updated school infrastructure was addressed on Aug. 6, 2019, where board members proposed a new plan of action known as the state capital budget request. High schools including Lansdowne, Towson and Dulaney are gaining increased attention from the school system staff towards the growing problems of the operation of the facilities at each school. For this reason, the state capitol budget request was a $216 million, leaving some optimistic, and some skeptical of the proposal.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski vehemently stands by his proposed 10-year plan for these structural changes, as with the incoming 1700 students, it is more important than ever to allocate the necessary resources to provide an effective learning environment.

These budget requests for Dulaney, Lansdowne and Towson are amongst the most pressing ma ers Olszewski wishes to a end to. Olszewski is in fact acting on his word by way of funding for a design of the new Lansdowne facility, and by remaining optimistic on the time frame for a new Dulaney building.

Dulaney’s building, constructed in the early 1960’s, is without air-conditioning, its pipes contaminating the drinking water with lead.

Although the building received an addition in 1999, most students are taught in the old facility at some point of the day and are exposed to the schools deteriorating conditions.

Unlike Olszewski, Dulaney Guidance Counselor John Komosa has doubts about the likeli-

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hood of Dulaney receiving a new building soon.

“You know it’s an idea that’s been bounced around throughout the years. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll believe it until the shovels start digging. It would probably be a year before we even get a definitive answer,” Komosa said.

“In my opinion, Lansdowne would definitely take priority, their building is completely fall-

“Honestly, I don’t think I’ll believe it until the shovels start digging. ” ing apart, it really is in bad shape.” Komosa said.

President of the Baltimore County Student Council Leadership board, Angela Qian references several other pressing ma ers across the county that may take precedence over the repair or reconstruction of Dulaney.

“Speaking from the perspective of the Baltimore County student council, the Board of Education has a lot on their hands at the board meetings, the renovations of Dulaney, Lansd-

owne and Towson are some of the many,” Qian said. “But from the perspective of a student at Dulaney High School, obviously your hope runs out a li le bit because you think it’s always going to stay this way and change is not likely.”

Media Specialist Angela Sofinowski argues that the school’s physical condition has had a large impact, but teachers and students have been able to persevere through these measures and ultimately create a successful environment for education.

“Do we need a new building? Yes. The physical condition of the school has definitely played a large impact on the students, even kids without any medical conditions like asthma or other medical conditions may still get distracted or light headed in such heat,” Sofinowski said.

“But really, when you look at our incredible SAT’s, GPA’s, AP scores, the students themselves are definitely pushing through this obstacle.”

However, Dulaney’s much anticipated new building may be seen in the foreseeable future, with the support of community activity and advocates for a new school.

“The strength that Dulaney has is that we have a really active group of advocates for the school. Parents would go to board meetings and advocate for a new building. We as a school and community should never lose hope, I sure would like to see it happen,” Qian said.

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change Schaffmeyer believes that they are all for the new assignment.

“I think the English teachers are all for it,’’ Schaffmeyer said. “We’re all in the same boat as far as we want a more literate graduate class, we

“We want a more lit-

erate graduate class, we want people to read.”

want people to read.”

Reading leisurely is effective for students in preparation for their future careers. A study from the college of Brockport shows that all students are more motivated to read when they can choose their book. The purpose of this new system is to motivate students to read other books that suit their tastes, which will hopefully prepare them more for the challenges that college

Dulaney Reads The Dulaney National English Honor Society is holding its second annual Dulaney Reads competition, where each grade will compete for the highest pages of books read in a month. Tickets will be available in each English class for students to write their name and what books they have read. At the end of the month, book pages will be totaled, and a winning grade will be posted on the mural that will be up in the first-floor new wing hallway the week of Nov. 11. Students will be eligible for Chick-fil-a rewards.

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The Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting the “From the Heart” clothing and food drive for homeless people in Baltimore city. The society, managed by Senior Nick Leone, is asking for winter clothing items only, such as blankets and jackets. In addition to clothing, canned goods and sodas are also needed. All donations should be dropped off in the choir room by November 20 to be distributed in time for the Thanksgiving season.

If there are any questions pertaining to the drive, Leone can be contacted at 443938-1567 and choir teacher Christina Senita at csenita@ bcps.org.

National Merit Scholars Seniors Saif Hoassain, Victoria Jin, Gautam Maybhate, Sowmya Potluri, Sarah Shen and Ben Yin were selected as National Merit semifinalists based on their PSAT scores from October 2018. These seniors will have the opportunity to advance to the finalist level, after which some may receive scholarships for four-year colleges, following review of their academic history, counselor recommendations and SAT or ACT scores.

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New summer reading excites kai smith, staff writer ormal mandatory reading that is assigned each summer has been replaced by book talks at Dulaney High School.

This concept was created to motivate students to read from a book genre of their choice over the summer and then discuss the book with like-minded students and a sponsoring teacher.

Dulaney published a list of novels for students to read over the summer, and the students selected a specific title out of the 22 books and attended a book talk with a sponsoring teacher.

English teacher Bri a Schaffmeyer a ributes this change to a book called “Book Love” by Penny Ki le which inspired the English department to restructure summer reading. “[Ki le] interviewed a bunch of seniors and found that a whole bunch of people leave high school never reading a book that they loved,” Schaffmeyer said.

Ki le also believes in developing a passion in students and teachers for reading, and she has partnered with the BookLove Foundation to make sure all students can read what they want.

Overall the English teachers approve of this

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provides.Colleges require a higher level of reading and writing, and an increased emphasis in reading early in high school can ensure success.

English department chair Jason Bowman says that the way the books are selected are relatively simple for teachers to choose.

“Teachers can either choose a book that they like, we also compiled a list of the best books for young adult readers,’’ Bowman said.

Bowman also hopes that this change will help students who generally don’t read try different and unique titles to find passion in books that otherwise they wouldn’t have discovered.

Sophomore Jonathan Zhang supports Bowman.

“Reading [Born a Crime],I was actually interested in it. I wanted to find out more and therefore got through the book faster,” Zhang said.

Junior Sam Henson stated that his book talk for the book “Two Can Keep a Secret” was fun and rewarding. Henson also believes that the idea of the book talks should be spread to other schools.

“It allows students to interact with each other and discuss what they read in an easy and almost controlled environment,” Henson said.

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Registration for 2020 Advanced Placement tests drastically changed this year with an earlier deadline and new process.

Students were encouraged by teachers to submit an intent form on the My AP link on College Board’s website by the deadline of Nov. 1, 2019. After this deadline, students must pay a late fee of $40 to sign up for all AP exams.

Winter Play The Dulaney High School theater program’s 2019 winter play will showcase a medley of two beloved Christmas classics: “Elf the Musical Jr.” and “Charlie Brown Christmas.” The play will be performed in the Dulaney auditorium from Thurs., Dec. 5, 2019, to Sat., Dec. 7, 2019, each show starting at 7 p.m. with another showing at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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chris cao and jeongin kim, staff writers ursuing efficiency and consistency in the form of expertise, Dulaney’s administration has enacted changes to the class council student-advisor system.

Previously, two teachers were assigned to a class freshman year and remained the class’s advisors for the entirety of their high school duration. The newly implemented change selects a specific teacher to each grade level, meaning that each year a class will have new class council advisors.

The student elected class council plans, arranges and fundraises events such as Homecoming and prom. Advisors assist officers to ensure safety and efficiency.

The rationale for the change was to keep experts in charge of certain events, especially senior activities.

“Mr. Velten, Ms. Heaps—they know how to do senior barbecue, senior breakfast, senior prom, graduation. So, let them stay doing the same thing,” Student Government Organization and freshman advisor Stacy Reynolds said.

Senior advisor Rene Heaps corroborates the rationale and eagerly supports the new change, looking forward to working with a new group of students for the school year.

“It just creates consistency and uniformity, so everything gets to be done a li le bit be er. I’m excited about it. I don’t really know the junior class coming up, so it’ll be fun to work with a new group,” Heaps said.

Despite reservations about the new change, the potential benefits are being noticed by advisors

and class council members alike.

“A bad thing is that you lack a strong relationship with the other class; you are unable to see officers progress and grow,” sophomore advisor Abby Fair said. “One good thing is that the class advisors are able to have relationships with outsiders, such as the sellers of rings for the ring dance.”

After seeing all the work that went behind senior barbeque and breakfast, junior class president Carmen Roy agrees with the changes.

“I like that we will receive Velten and Heaps because senior year is a lot [of work], and we need experience.”

The most significant downfall of the new change is the lost bond between advisors and students that was evident in the previous system. Some students feel that having a new advisor each year negates the relationship they have built with their current advisor.

“I really don’t like [the change] because I really like Mrs. Fair and Sofinowski and our relationship,” sophomore President Jenna Walsh said.

Still, because the system is still in an infantile stage—people believe it is premature to definitively label it a success or failure.

“It also hasn’t been too long with this new system,” Fair said.

Some positives and negatives are seen, but junior class advisor Alyson Klein doesn’t believe it will be a major change.

“It’s hard to tell. I don’t think [the change] will be huge,” said Klein.

photo by maria eberhart faizah saadmim, editor-in-chief Principal Samuel Wynkoop sat down with the Griffin staff to discuss his expectations and goals for the 2019-2020 school year.

What is your general outlook for the school year?

Greatness. Looking fantastic. One of the things that we are trying to pay special a ention to this year as a staff is to really make sure that we’re making a empts to connect to all our kids; to make sure that our kids feel comfortable with the adults in the building. We have some stakeholder data, good data, that says that 70 percent of our kids feel like they have an adult that they can go to. But to me that means that 30 percent do not. And I think that it’s important for us to try and find avenues to get as close to 100 percent as we can and just try to develop ways where we can try and create those methods to do that.

Do you have any specific programs that you’re trying to put in place?

One of the initiatives that we’re doing is “I love Dulaney”. Its inception is to kind of have an avenue for teachers, whether in effort or whether in progress, or whether in random acts of kindness, if a teacher may witness something they can hand these stickers to a student, but really the purpose is to maybe have the teacher then open that avenue of contact; start building with the child. What we want to do is instill a uniform pride. I know that there’s pride in performing arts. I know that there’s pride in kids at It’s Academic. I know there’s pride in Maryland Science Olympiad. I know there’s pride in student sports. I think that it’s important that we take all of that and really make it about one pride. Everybody is in this thing and we are in this whole thing together, whether its math, science, English, social studies, PE, or anything. You may have this program start with “I love Dulaney” shirts for all the and stickers to give out to students.

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FLASHBACK: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Le ers to the editor from the 2010 and 2013 November edition.

Oh how the times have changed... or have they?

Dear Editors, Facebook etique e is needed. You wouldn’t believe some of the things I’ve learned from Facebook--who’s now hanging out with whom, who’s “Facebook Official” and who’s heart broken.

Some things are just best kept to yourself. Why would people want to know that you got totally wasted on Saturday with 500 of your closest friends? Why would you let people publicaly make fun of your for the crazy stuff you did over the weekend? Do people have self-respect anymore?

What happens when you’re applying for a job and your employer looks at your Facebook page? You think he or she is going to just ignore the pictures of you pounding Na y Lights?

No. Kids our age don’t understand that employers actually check Facebook.

Things people post are a lot less private than they think. Facebook is an amazing creation as long as we utilize it properly.

Now I’m not saying delete your entire Facebook and start over clean, just be careful and think twice before you post a picture of that handle or beer you drank over the weekend. It could get you in a lot of trouble.

-Olivia Morrell, junior Dear Editors, The middle staircase is essential to travel throughout Dulaney High School and should be bidirectional. For one thing, blocking the center staircase only makes the other staircases more crowded and harder to use. It’s almost dangerous because they are so congested.

Crowd control isn’t the only problem though; blocking the middle staircase makes studens late for class. People in classes just around the center staircase could travel with much more ease if administration would allow us to use it both ways. I know this from experience; I have guitar in M-1, just under the middle staircase. The class I have directly after is engineering, which is located beyond the classic cafeteria. If I walk up the center staircase, across the breezeway and past the cafeteria, I can be one of the first people in my classroom.

As it happens, there are days when I am unable to slip past the teacher standing guard. On one such day I was half way up the staircase when a teacher stopped all of us from walking up and made us turn around. I then obliged and found an alternate route, only to show up two minutes late.

During the first week of school I also had a problem of being late. Upon explaining the staircase issue to my teacher, he told me to “try a different way.” Li le did he kow that every day I was late that first week I was testing alternate routes. All of those routes delivered me to class late, well all but one: the middle staircase.

I’m sure other students have either complained about the congested side staircases or being late because of the middle staircase rule, so I don’t understand why changes can’t be made. After all the students would know what it is like ge ing to class, with limited travel options, be er than the teachers or administration.

-Abbey Cool, junior

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Tik-tok sparks cultural revolution geoffrey dochat, associate editor ven if you have been literally living under a rock for the past year, you still would have heard about TikTok, the newest social media craze. The platform allows users to create lip-syncing videos to a wide selection of songs from popular artists and sounds from other users. The app has become extremely popular with people under age 30, and it became the most downloaded app in October 2018, reaching one billion downloads.

Today, the app sits in an ivory tower at the top of the entertainment charts on the store.

What many people don’t know is how the app got its start. The Chinese company, ByteDance, released the app in September 2016 to be available to other countries, while China used Douyin, a version of the app that is monitored separately by their nation’s servers.

ByteDance went on to spend $1 billion to purchase the popular app, musical. ly, that performed very similar functions to TikTok. The merger was fully completed in August 2018, which combined the success of the two platforms and created a fanbase that increased exponentially by the week.

Modern TikTok has quite literally

been taken over by the meme community thanks to the creative yet bizarre efforts of millennials and Gen-Z’ers alike. Their unorthodox humor is shaping the world and, frankly, it’s great.

TikTok gives people the chance to be a part of popular trends, jokes and challenges, meanwhile offering a bizarre yet amusing look into other people’s lives.

However, my affinity for the app wasn’t always what it is now. Musical. ly was still recovering from a wave of online hate and public disapproval for its large number of “cringey” teenage boys, such as the infamous Jacob Sartorius, who used his good looks to seduce droves of hormonal girls. Several social media icons also expressed their frustration with the way young kids were acting on the app, so when the merger was completed, people like me planned to steer clear of TikTok. Interestingly enough, Instagram and Twi er became ground-zero for ironic memes mocking TikTok’s community.

And if you’re like me, you love your memes. Eager to participate in the latest movement of the recent culturalrevolution, I downloaded TikTok to see what it was all about. However, when I opened it, I was bombarded with vid-

eos of middle-aged men and women lip-syncing modern songs, seemingly in the hope of a racting someone there for a similar purpose. It was odd. Really odd. It’s hard to believe people the same age as my parents are on this app and are displaying this far-from-normal behavior.

The app’s “duet” function allows users to film themselves and put their video side-by-side with other’s, giving them the opportunity to literally perform a duet with someone. Seems harmless, but when you see the videos of old men “due ing” with 13-year-old girls, things get complicated. You don’t see this too much anymore, though.

Maybe they’re all in prison now.

The real question everyone has been asking is whether TikTok is here to stay or if it will follow down a path similar to its predecessor, Vine. Vine’s sixsecond-video fame took the internet by storm, but seemingly dropped off after a few years. Other social media giants such as Snapchat and Instagram have been thriving for almost a decade now and show no signs of stopping.

I encourage you all to hop on the trend and download Tik Tok.You will not regret it. I assure you, it’s not just another hit-or-miss.

morgan pierce, editor-in-chief ibrant sunsets, sparkling waters, sun-kissed skin—now that I’ve got your a ention… these are just several endless aspirations of contemporary culture.

You wake up every morning and grab your phone… right? Then you cross into the realm of social media— where you see assortments of smiling faces and beautiful places. Scrolling through portrayals of deceptive realities and hopeless aspirations.

According to the Pew Research Center, social media ups the envy of the current generations more than ever.

There was a time where a picture was taken and that was that. You couldn’t redo it because the film was already developing. But now, with innovative technology, we are allowed to take seemingly endless photos—redoing them until they’re “picture perfect.”

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Taking this and applying it the recent elevation of jealousy in modern culture—it would be safe to assume that the picture a person posts on Instagram is not the first one they took.

This begins the verification that the lives people portray on social media are illusive and una ainable.

With over 196 million people linked into social media this provides a massive foundation for envy to roam.

Constant updates from celebrities and companies can leave people with the impression that they don’t have enough, and that they never will.

According to The Renfrew Center, 68 percent of adults edit their selfies before posting. This again promotes the illusory reality within social media. With numerous deceitful images, people on social media are a empting to live up to impossible expectations.

Social media is sometimes argued

to be a quick and effective way to stay in contact with relatives and long distance friends. But is that worth all the stress and pressure of living up to una ainable expectations?

Living in a world of constant communication and instant social media can lead to low self-esteem and jealousy. Modern culture makes people feel like they can never have sufficient possessions or faultless qualities. In order to end this epidemic people need to first, be aware of the problem. Then, they need to either step away from social media or begin to understand the inaccurateness of the photo shopped and edited realm of social media.

Modern culture is inadvertently stimulating jealously. Turning away or refuting the expectations of society can promote healthy growth for current culture as a whole.

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inauthentic demeanor.

Firstly, Fallon is not a skillful interviewer. He lacks the razor-sharp wit of his talented peers and his a empts to entertain a story are so disastrous it’s almost comical. He incessantly interrupts his guests. And his questions…

Some fire the producers!

In an interview titled Dakota Johnson Explains Her Missing Tooth Gap, he said, “How was it working with Shia [LaBeouf]? He’s a li le...he’s a li le reckless, a li le bit. Wasn’t he?”

Fallon was alluding to his drunken sexist and racist comments while filming the promoted movie, amongst his other controversies. Still, it was incredibly abrupt and unwarranted considering they were just discussing the tragedy of Johnson’s closed gap.

Johnson awkwardly laughed, and gave a tactful response defending her co-star.

“I think that sometimes on occasion he could be a li le reckless. However, on this film, Zack, who is the other

star of the film, is a really incredible person. He’s the most pure and loving and genuine, non-judgmental human-being I’ve ever met in my life,” Johnson said. “He totally changed my world and totally changed Shia’s world too. The three of us became really close...”

All Fallon replied was “oh good” before the clip ends. He evidently has no idea how to shift from jocular to serious. This interview epitomizes his ineptitude as a conversationalist.

Fans love his “wacky” and “fun” games such as Drink-O, Ba le Shots and Pour it Out. However, these have nothing do with his own capabilities as the games were not conceived

by Fallon himself. His laughter, desk slapping and interrupting are so disingenuous, it feels like I’m watching a spineless shell. And his abundance of drinking games makes me wonder what goes on behind the scenes, without the fake-happy façade that is the Jimmy Fallon we see.

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Social media: elevating envy

Ugh... Jimmy Fallon jeongin kim, staff writer alk-shows have permeated mainstream media. Their increasing popularity can be attributed to their illusion of accessibility—that we can be best friends with celebrities, because, after all, they’re just like us. Under this guise of a “casual chat”, they can covertly promote their various projects. The list of talk shows is endless: Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Graham Norton Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night Show with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden…. or was Colberts’ the Late Late Show? But despite their unoriginal titles, each host manages to make their show idiosyncratic. I enjoy Conan, Graham Norton and Craig Ferguson because they conduct fluid conversations instead of a question-answer structure generated for the sole purpose of complimenting their guest.

Jimmy Fallon, on the other hand, is the biggest offender with his unbearably

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emily zhu, editor-in-chief arbara Jordan, a leader of the Civil Rights Movement, presents her keynote speech to Congress in the 1976 Democratic National Convention.

“I could list the problems which cause people to feel cynical, angry, frustrated…I could recite these problems, and then I could sit down and offer no solutions.” Forty-three years ago, yet our country’s lack of community persists, dividing the nation.

YouTube channel, “The Cut” explores thought-provoking topics of guessing various social aspects from spoken language to income among a line-up of diverse people. Usually presented in an informal manner, the show is accompanied with entertaining, quirky comments. But more importantly, the results often reveal unconscious stereotypes – the point of the show being to influence the preconceptions in participants and viewers alike.

With the Democrats versus Republicans line-up displaying that people even label others based on the way they season their chicken, the video made me realize my own prejudice in assuming extreme views on both sides of the spectrum and disregarding the middle

ground. Within a party affiliation, people may still feel certain issues they are passionate about are not addressed and may not wholeheartedly agree with the associated platforms. In a deep blue state, we often associate Republicans as “white supremacists,” characterizing

cartoon by emily zhu Democrats as the norm.

Group polarization in psychology refers to the increasingly extreme views among people who share the same beliefs. The political polarization in recent years – fused with issues like global warming (though it still boggles me concrete science is being made political), gun control, and immigration – is evident in derogatory, racist comments clogging Instagram posts (often containing unfortunate grammar errors) and immediate aggression in the presence

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dylan mccabe, associate editor elicopter parenting is curbing the enthusiasm and curiosity of today’s youth. The authoritarian power trip parents subject their kids to is deepening the fear of repercussion and failure amongst children, and this vain a empt of parents to control and debilitate the lives of their children is crushing the wonderment and potential of their legacy. The fe ering bonds that demand strict obedience of children are now enhanced by Life360, a twisted, sociopathic app that acts in a manner such that it divulges information about every facet of the child’s life. This encourages insecure parents to dominate their child’s social life, leading to a downward spiral characterized by rebellion and familial rifts thereafter.

Life360’s primary features include parental access to information such as the speed limit while driving, current location, and tracks all the time doing a specific activity. This extensive surveillance on the life of a child gives parents total control over all extra-curriculars a child indulges in, and never truly allows them to experience the necessary growth during adolescence. Children fear for the worst, and because of this many who

are subjected to helicopter parenting do not blossom into the avid risk taker society demands you to be. Furthermore, Life360’s faulty history of incorrectly pinpointing current locations has made it so rather than helping build a circle of trust within a family, it leads to false thoughts and accusations of infidelity and unfaithfulness. This is engendered in part impeding on freedoms and privacy, leading to one outcome: a boiling

“Not only does this create stagnation within individuals, it is virtual enslavement to the wants and demands of the user.” frustration concerning a lack of faith in the integrity of one another.

Not only does this create stagnation within individuals, it is virtual enslavement to the wants and demands of the user. Adolescents absolutely despise it due to the feeling of being held captive by the their most trusting friends: their parents. Despite these frustrated protests, the pleas of freedom fall unto

of any differing opinion. Disregarding politics, our intolerance to difference is threatening human connections between people. When we use stereotypes or discern the most extreme, we are disconnecting people and their views. As a culture, we grow up in a society that highlights individualism--being your own person, being self-sufficient and having economic freedom. We need to restore the core of humanity by repairing relationships.

Let’s follow the example set by talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, a liberal: she laughs and talks with conservative president George Bush at a Cowboys football game -- having conversations.

Because we are all different, we need to acknowledge that we are all individuals with different experiences and outlooks on life. Still, we need to be kind to everyone. We may not agree with different perspectives, but we need to respect them.

The fundamental respect we should have in a country with ingrained values of universal altruism and kindness is necessary in bridging the gap of political divergence or any disagreement in opinion. As Jordan proposes, “Why can’t we be generous with each other?”

deaf ears of parents. Caregivers are convinced the only method to ensure their child grows up right, is to do it in the way they have intended, not allowing any outlying development. In a way, this fear many parents share of consequence is justified. Anecdotes, news stories and other mass media project the youth in some instances growing up to a damaged household, and often this correlates to a troubling future riddled with isolation and pain. But going about it by constantly monitoring a child’s every move and preventing them from growing from failure, another fallacy in parents’ ideology is exposed. It cannot be overstated that intervention and creating trust is done most effectively by verbal communication.

In today’s fast-moving world, it is important muddle the thin line between caring and overbearing. Tools such as Life360 only act as a crushing blow that splits relationships and pains the prisoner on the receiving end. Authoritarianism is not an efficient or healthy way of ensuring the safety and well-being of a son . By eliminating the dependence on Life360, we can restore the freedom every child deserves as a birthright.

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laura hennawi, associate editor eligion: the most prized controversy. A subject of debate for centuries, faith shaped the course of our world’s history and politics. Religion is a powerful instrument employed in governments worldwide, but how far has religion gone here in the United States?

The Family–also known as the Fellowship–is a Christian organization influential in government, with contacts and missionaries worldwide, and avid members of the organization in government. Investigative journalist Jeff Sharlet unveiled the innerworkings of the organization, going undercover as a member to investigate.

The new Netflix docuseries “The Family” details the organization. Sharlet himself describes his experiences in association with the Family, especially his temporary residency in the fraternitylike Ivanwald. With ties to the Fellowship, Ivanwald housed young men from around the United States in a single house in Washington, D.C. They went over the Bible daily and helped politicians with absolutely anything, even toilet-cleaning. A “brotherhood,” they

saw themselves as the chosen ones who are destined for power. Juxtaposed with Potomac Point—a sorority-like house for women with further ties to the Fellowship—Ivanwald is seen as superior, the epitome of Christian livelihood, while the women at Potomac Point are supposed to be obedient and silent, looking up to the men instead of taking on important opportunities.

“... the exploitation of religion for political gain is unconstitutional, misrepresenting American democracy.”

The Fellowship’s renowned National Prayer Breakfast, an event started back during Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency, allows politicians and leaders from all around the world gather for— you guessed it—prayer and breakfast.

But this breakfast is different; not only does it last three days, but it’s a beacon for political communication and even infiltration, as seen with Marina

Butina, a Russian right-wing sensation who pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent but was explicitly invited to the Prayer Breakfast. The National Prayer Breakfast is exploited for political gain under the name of religion that is blatantly against the basics of American democracy.

Politicians connected to The Fellowship, like senator James Inhofe and exrepresentitive Mark Siljander, have had suspiciously friendly relations with terrorist leaders. Also, a empts of anti-gay rights legislation in Romania and Uganda were covertly supported by The Family, religion used as a device to garner support for laws that are blatant human rights violations. The legislation failed, but it is vital to note how the prominence of American exceptionalism in religion endangers people around the world.

The freedom for people to believe and express their faith is what shapes America as a democratic haven for the world, but the exploitation of religion for political gain is unconstitutional, misrepresenting American democracy. This “nation, under God” should encompass any religion people believe in, not just a mechanism for political gain.

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Cruelty and corruption

morgan pierce, editor-in-chief It’s been a long day of school, you’ve been swarmed with various worksheets, tests and homework, and you’re ready for your after school snack. You grab an apple and a handful of almonds, attempting to be healthy… but little do you know, that apple has 47 pesticide residues, and the almonds have up to nine.

Later that afternoon, you attend a cookout and grab an enormous, juicy hamburger.

But, yet again, little do you know, that that burger most likely came from one of the ten billion animals who are raised and killed in the United States annually, most of whom endured inhumane conditions at farms.

Freshman year my biology teacher showed me a documentary that literally changed my life. “Food Inc.” explored the vast (and hidden) corruption in the United States food industry—everything from the ethylene gas used to ripen tomatoes to the wretched animal abuse found in slaughterhouses. Tears came to my eyes after viewing animals standing ankle-deep in manure and chickens being forced to lay down because they were physically disabled from scientific alterations to their bodies.

I walked out of my biology classroom that day, swearing to never again live the same way—marking the day that I became a vegetarian. People often question my dietary choices, wondering why I would decide to cut out a whole food group from my diet.

But, after viewing animals in egregious situations and hearing that 100 animals could be spared this life by people who choose to live a plant-based lifestyle, I knew I had to stand for a change.

Personally, I don’t want to support an industry that is flooded with corruption and deception. However, turning away from meat products is not going to change all of this corruption. Cutting meat out of my diet only helped me stand for one section of a massive issue, but there are a substantial amount of other issues within the food industry that need to be noted. Not only do the nearly ten billion animals that are raised and killed in the United States endure cruel conditions, but cancers and other disorders (such as autism) have been linked to the use of pesticides on various food products. On top of this, the transportation of food products reports for 30,800 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.

While eliminating meat or trying to eat only organic and local foods seems impossible… TakePart is a digital news and lifestyle magazine that features Food Inc. that provides “ten things you can do to change our food system.” The easiest for high school students being: 1. Drink fewer sodas and sweetened beverages! If you trade out a 20 ounce soda for water you could lose up to 25 pounds a year!

2. Have Meatless Mondays! These little steps can make a difference!

3. Buy organic foods to eliminate as many consumed pesticides as possible!

4. Shop your local farmer’s market to help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and provide for your local community.

The American Food Industry has gotten away with their cruelty and corruption for too long. Addressing the unethical actions of the food industry to promote change in the way it functions is crucial. Food industries have obtained the power to create regulations to benefit their profits rather than to protect the welfare of animals and Americans. This is a prominent issue in our society that is being deliberately hidden from the general population and needs to continue to be addressed.

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cooper woest, staff writer he 2019 Dulaney Lions are off to a roaring start. The team has mbodying pure strength, jumped out to an early record of poise and grace, senior Jen 5-3 with wins against Randallstown, Bai is a strong presence on Pikesville, Western Tech, Loch Raven and off the badminton court. Bai, and Perry Hall and losses from Loyola who has been an active part of Blakefield, Parkville and Catonsville. the badminton program since the With four games left in the season the start of her high school career, team looks to keep their winning rehas developed from player to cord and avoid any losses to give themteam leader. Bai’s individual selves the best chance for the playoffs. success is undeniable, as well as Head coach Daron Reid believes that her team’s, as they are currently the Lions have a chance to make a run undefeated. Of six games already photo by Grace Monacelli in the playoffs. played, she has led her team to victory each time through her “We do have a very good chance to motivation, as teammate Kasey Choe said.

“The moment her foot steps on that court, Jen focuses in and make the playoffs this year and we are excited to be in the hunt,” said Reid. tunes out the rest of the world’s distractions. It really is an “However, we live one week at a time, amaze to watch,” said Choe. one game at a time. We can’t afford to Sharon Spangenberg, the badminton team’s coach, has an extensive background in the sport, so she knows a good player look past or overlook any opponents.”

Part of the Lion’s success has come when she sees one. She reported that it has been a “pleasure” from having exceptional talent at every having taught a player like Bai. Spangenberg and Choe both would agree that Bai carries her- grade level. Seniors R.J. Harrison and self with such a robust energy that she was the perfect player to Christian Jackson continue to be leaders for the team. While juniors domifill the captain position.

“My transition was relatively natural,” said Bai when talking nate both sides of the ball through running back Isaiah McCamie and deabout becoming captain. fensive back Jumar Hines.

Bai has loved being part of Dulaney badminton for all four years of her high school career and she plans to continue playing for fun and to stay in shape as she moves onto college.

“I definitely want to play badminton as a hobby after high llaura henawi, associate editor and school, because it’s a great way to continue my passion while griffin tunison, staff writer staying in shape,” said Bai. he 2019 Fall season brought Post high school, Bai wants to go into the medical field. She about immense change to the believes being a dentist or an orthodontist would be something Dulaney Allied Soccer team, she’d enjoy.

“Smiles are a wonderful a ribute to a person, and if I can help which regardless, continues to shine in an almost undefeated season. Allied perfect that, then why not,” said Bai. sports coach Anita Shaw describes the loss of former players and the impact it has had on the team. While the athletes predominantly make up the team, students in general education around the school join to take on the “buddy” role for support and assistance on and off the field.

“We lost a lot of players from last year’s roster of 19, and so we have a sophie sturalie, staff writer much smaller team this year. We currently have 11 players with disabiliophomore Sofia Lopez knows ties, and two buddies playing on the how to lead the team with positeam,” Shaw said. “Since we only play tivity. Lopez has been playing with seven players on the field, the field hockey for nine years and has athletes are ge ing much more playspent the last two years as a part of ing time in each game which has been the Dulaney junior varsity team. a real positive for them!”

According to her coaches and teamEven with less players, however, the mates, she has taken a serious leaderAllied Soccer team has gone mostly ship role this year as well as continuundefeated this fall with record-breaking to be a very prominent player. ing wins for Dulaney High School, “Whenever you mess up, she is not including a 4-3 win against Hereford only super forgiving, but also helps photo by Sophie Sturalie High School for the first time in nine you get be er,” said Sophomore rookie, Francesca Murray.

“She’s become more outgoing I’d say, and more positive” years and a tie against Towson High said Ryan Pa erson when commenting on how the team has School. changed Lopez. Pa erson also explained Lopez’s fearless and What stands out about Dulaney Allied Soccer is the connections the positive a itude on the field.

New and returning teammates say Lopez is always happy program creates between the FALSand encouraging to everyone. Former junior varsity coach Brit- CALS students and general education tany Jackson said, “She’s always happy, she’s always in a good students. With 25 buddies on the team, the support for the athletes is spectacmood, but she knows when to take things seriously.”

Freshman Olivia Anderson said that “She’s a great friend, on ular and unique to the allied program. and off the field.” Murry reiterates how Lopez’s outgoing per- “Every athlete has their own team

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“This year I believe that this team is more dedicated and more determined about the things that we want to do, we’ve got a goal to be a playoff caliber team this year,” Hines said.

In six years, the Lions have only had two seasons with less than five wins.

Most people outside of the Dulaney community choose to see the team as mediocre even though they have a consistently solid record.

In the final weeks of the season the Lions must faced four opponents, Catonsville, Western Tech, Loch Raven and Dulaney’s rival, Towson on the final game of the season.

“So far, we have not surpassed the bar we set for success…With it still being early, we shall see how things shape up,” Reid said. “But stay tuned we are expecting some big things over the next couple of seasons.”

Coach Reid has goals both on and off the field for all his players and student athletes overall.

“It’s part of our mission statement to change the mindset of the student athletes in the building and potential student athletes in the community. Show-

ing up and doing what’s expected of you should be applied at home, in the class, on field and in the weight room,” said Reid.

Reid urges that people come to games and support the team by creating a high energy environment.

“Programs that are winning programs don’t have a lot of issues with player commitment and community support. Strong winning programs, even in down years, have people in the stands,” Reid said. “Is asking staff, students and community members to come to three or five home games a lot to ask for?”

The 2019 Lions seemed to have found the ingredient missing from the past years. If the team can keep their winning record intact and maintain their current level of play, the Lions will be a dangerous team moving forward.

With a hungry team that continues to stay motivated Reid uses the phrase “What seems like asking a lot, is normal in programs that win” to create a sense of drive for everyone in the Dulaney community.

of two to three buddies,” Shaw said.

“The relationships that form between our athletes and buddies connects people that may not otherwise be connected, breaking down barriers and stretching us as human beings.”

In addition to the changes involving the new players, the Dulaney Allied Soccer Team saw a new member to the coaching team: Assistant Coach Kristi Korrow.

“We are so lucky to have her join our program. Her coaching experience is awesome, but what truly makes her stand out is her heart for kids with dis-

Korrow.

Fun is the number one thing for the allied and it contributes to their success. Often the stress of winning takes away from the fun of the game, but the Allied Soccer team shows how it doesn’t have to be that way.

“I walk on that field everyday knowing I’m going to have a smile on my face pre y much the entire time and it is the goal to bring that fun and level of joy to everyone else on that field and I think when that is the goal, that is something that separates the program,” said Korrow.

Senior Caroline McClellan has been a part of the Dulaney Allied Program since her freshman year. Reminiscing on her time in Allied, she describes the lasting impact it has had on her personal and professional life.

“Allied has made me a more compassionate and patient person,” McClellan said. “I’ve learned how to adapt to working with people that have different needs, which has helped me with teaching kids in my internship. I’m sad to leave and will miss all the kids.”

The Allied Soccer team concluded the season as winners of the division at The Pumpkin Bowl on Oct. 28, 2019, with an undefeated track of 3-0 against different Baltimore County Public School allied teams. Dulaney’s Allied program ultimately makes Dulaney a be er school and represents what it means to be a Dulaney Lion.

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sonality helps bring the team together.

Both Anderson and Pa erson mention that Lopez is one of the best runners and seeing her push her self makes them want to work harder.

Some of Lopez’s favorite memories with the team are team dinners and winning county championships.

“Everyone on the team is very nice and supportive and it just a good community to be a part of,” said Lopez.

Unfortunately, as the season is just starting to wrap up Lopez has broken her thumb in two places and will most likely be out for the rest of the season. Although, this won’t stop her from supporting her teammates as they finish out this year.

“The doctor told me my season was most likely over and so I started crying because I love field hockey and I didn’t prepare myself to hear that.” Lopez says when explaining the story.

However, after some convincing her doctor says she will be able to come back just in time for county championships.

Lopez strives to be a guiding light for new players and not only be there for them as a team mate, but also as a friend.

Lopez hopes continue her career onto the varsity team, then eventually in college, following in the footsteps of her sisters.

Teammates and coaches agree that Lopez brings leadership to this team in a new way and has helped to lead this season.

Dear Bryan grace monacelli, staff writer and morgan pierce, editor-in-cheif

Dulaney High School’s athletic trainer, Bryan Fulton Read, passed away from colon cancer on Aug. 27, 2019 at 36-yearsold. Dulaney hosted a “memorial mile” on Sept. 15, 2019 at 9 a.m. in his memory.

Here is our tribute to him and his unwavering commitment to our school: Dear Bryan, You were a part of the Dulaney community for years and devoted a majority of your time to serving our student body. Your selfless nature and compassionate heart will not be forgo en. To honor your legacy, members of our community have expressed their admiration of your legacy.

Alumni Mae Dickens worked closely with you throughout her senior year.

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“What truly makes her stand out is her heart for kids with disabilities.” abilities. She’s one of a kind!

Assistant Coach Kristi Korrow has been an exciting addition to the team this year. Coach Korrow is the head coach of the Women’s Lacrosse team at Dulaney. Korrow was excited to join “the most unique athletic program at this school”.

“Fun is the number one goal for our athletes and winning is secondary, which is a new thing for me,” said

She felt that you put “a hundred and ten percent of your energy” into helping injured Dulaney athletes get back to doing what they love.

Dickens also said that you had an “unbreakable commitment and friendly… and positive personality” that was held together by “an even stronger willed heart.” She, along with the rest of Dulaney, wants you to know that your altruism inspired us all to be better people.

Basketball coach Ma Lochte upholds similar beliefs to that of Dickens.

“Bryan was just a good dude. There are just no words I can find to match the devastation at hand. Coach Read did a lot for my guys, and he did it out of the goodness of his heart. He didn’t have to come in every day when he was at his worst, but he did, and that is a good man.”

Final Record: 5-1-1

We posed the question: “How do you remember Bryan?” Not a soul had anything but cordial and positive things to say. The Dulaney family agreed that the best words to describe you were “friendly,” “positive” and “selfless.”

Bryan, your memory is upheld in the highest manner and you will be greatly missed. When we think of you, know that we are remembering a genuine person that radiated an infatuating positive energy. Through your own fight, you helped us with ours, no matter how big or small. Thank you for all you did for us, your memory and spirit will remain with us forever.

Love, Your Dulaney Family

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(left to right) SOPHOMORE Cahari Ferguson clutches the ball as he a empts to evade defenders on his way to the end zone. VARSITY football prepares for an offensive snap.

SENIOR Sajib Shah kicks off against against Pikesville High School on Sept. 21.

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Winter Spirit Games Wrestling: Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. versus Dundalk High School.

Boys Basketball: Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. versus Hereford High School.

Girls Basketball: Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. versus Parkville High School Allied Bowling: To be determined.

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griffin turson, staff writer he youngest of the Dailey family has embarked on his journey as the third Dulaney student athlete from his family.

His older brother, a graduated senior, Drew Dailey, set many records for the Dulaney running programs. His sister, Marissa Dailey, a junior at Dulaney, is also a prestigious runner. The unparalleled family running talent stems from his parents who were both collegiate level runners.

Ty Dailey entered high school having photo by Griffin Tunison an even more successful experience with running than his siblings did. Being part of a running family has helped Dailey find his best performances when needed.

“Going into any event or race my family just wants me to try my best. There’s never any pressure,” Dailey said.

With the commencement of his freshmen year, Dailey has managed to surpass his family’s legacy. In the first few months of the season he broke his brother’s personal record in the 5K by six seconds. Dailey is currently ranked eighth in the nation for freshmen in the 5K cross country event.

Although Dailey has excelled at running his entire life, Dailey didn’t fully focus in on his talent until middle school. However, in contrast to his middle school experience, racing at the high school level has been a much more competitive atmosphere.

But Dailey is not fazed by the challenge as he continues to comfortably transition into Dulaney’s running program. He enjoys running as well as the team aspect of the sport. He cares not only about himself, but his teammates and how they perform as well. Dailey recognizes the impact one person can have during workouts and difficult runs, so he puts in the effort on those days and others in his group follow suit.

Dailey’s impact on the whole team has been noticed by senior leader, Cooper Giesler.

“His work ethic pushes the other kids to work harder,” said Giesler. “I haven’t seen a freshman be as dedicated as him during the time I’ve been at Dulaney”.

Dailey has led the varsity team as the number one runner in two out of three invites in the season to date. Through each race he has adapted and learned how to be er race each time out.

With the cross-country season ending, Dailey has his eyes set on breaking his brother’s track records. “[Drew] has really good track records, but with coaches’ help and continued effort- I think I can pass him when I’m a senior.”

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(left to right) SENIORS Ma O’Connor and Brady Elrick work together to move the ball up the field and a empt to score a goal against the at Joppatowne High School.

SOPHOMORE Karolina Akelaitis lends a helping hand to a player of the Parkville Knights to guide her back towards the ball.t beak against Maryvale COACHES Kristi Korrow and Anita Shaw guide the buddies and players from the sideline to secure a clear victory of 5-0.

FRESHMAN Anderson Alvarado assists fellow players in moving the ball up the field.

FRESHMAN Michael Oakley runs to the ball to stop a goal from the Parkville Knights.thre

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fter a stellar freshman season, sophomore defender Colson Felt looks to continue his success on the JV soccer team. At the beginning of his sophomore season, Felt was chosen to be one of the team’s starting defenders.

With three goals and several assists, Felt has excelled at a position where scoring is very rare. Felt credits part of his growth as a player to older players who mentored him.

“Last year, I learned from older photo by Cooper Woest players and this year I’ve used what they taught me from last year to help my game grow,” Felt said.

Felt’s drive and determination has caught the a ention of head coach Daniel LaHa e.

“Colson is a diligent worker. Every day, whether it is for a practice or game, Colson is prepared to put himself and his teammates in a positive position,” said LaHa e.

Felt believes that a positive a itude is important in order to win games.

“Say someone scores a goal, it’s like a chain reaction to help other people start scoring,” he said. “If we lose, we don’t get down on ourselves or all sad and don’t move on, we learn from it and whatever we did wrong in that game.”

The team is currently 10-1-1 and 5-1 in their conference. They look to become be er by continuing to work in practice.

“In practice you got to play like a game, so we set up the drills like we would in a game situation and then from there we learn what we should do in that situation, so we know what to do in a game,” Felt said.

Besides polishing their skills in practice, Felt and the team finds it easier to win with their team chemistry.

“I have a lot of friends from school and I’ve grown my relationships with them and that’s helped our chemistry a li le bit,” said Felt. “Coach LaHa e is also a very good coach and he’s helped us grow over the years.”

Felt looks to become a leader like the players that taught him and use that to move on to varsity his junior year. Felt wants to help newer players become be er by giving them advice and leading them on the field.

“I’d recommend for freshman to learn from your peers and older players who are experienced and take that knowledge into the future to help your game and improve.”

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dylan mccabe, associate editor fter 16 years of trend-se ing technique in the hip hop industry exhibited by albums such as “College Dropout,” “Graduation” and “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” rapper Kanye West released his ninth studio album “Jesus is King”. Emblematic of his recommitment to Christian faith, West infused his album with gospel undertones and thematic archetypes pertaining to the power of worship, embodiment of Christ, and the omnipotence of God. This album marks an entirely new chapter in West’s music, as it differs immensely in its lyrical direction compared to his other projects. The surprising nature of this album came in the form of a complete musical alteration compared to the initial vision of the project; the initial anticipated release for Jesus is King was Sept. 28, 2018 under the title Yandhi. The anticipation greeted with the continual postponement and disappointment that followed angered fans worldwide, and this coupled with his highly resented support for Trump begged the question: would fans continue to embrace and praise Kanye despite these fallacies in his character?

Jesus is King can be regarded as the reconciliation and return to music this era of hip-hop needed. But the question lingers - does it live up to the expectation and suffice for the bland nature of Ye? The album commences with the track “Every Hour,” which is an empowering rousing prophecy of the album. The gospel powerhouse led by his Sunday Service choir. It was crucial for Kanye to set the tone of the album with such a powerful and eloquent song, and this proves to be just that. The following track

“Selah,” is the introduction of himself as a fighter in the army of God. The boiling frustration with the greedy backstabbers who occupy the physical world is evident

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in this track, as West exclaims “We need ours by this evening/no white flag or treaty.” This is the motivation and lead in that sums up the premises of the album.

The following chapter consists of the intricately woven internal storm that plagues West and causes him to question his faith in religion. Songs such as “Follow God” flow

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with emotional prowess and unparalleled anger with the social media a acks he faces daily, and how this contributes phony feelings that consume his psyche. “Closed on Sunday,” “On God” and “Everything We Need” follow him as he struggles to grapple with economic prosperity and materialism against the Lord providing. These deep, thematic concepts exhibit the elevation of West and his musical talent. His ability to portray his psychological state so transparently is ultimately most evident in the final act of the album. “Water” represents the rebirth Kanye experiences, Kanye begs forgiveness for ignorance. This culminates in Kanye inquiring Jesus to “Heal the bruises, help, heal, forgive, reveal, give us strength, make us well, help us live, give us wealth.” This admi ance of his flaws and the pure vulnerability to express himself so clearly is the clarity fans have been for asking for, and his deliverance proves to be excellent and deserving of five stars.

The impeccable production and riveting storytelling on the album that transcend all modern-day hip-hop precedents solidify this as a generational masterpiece with the potential to set a standard for a new genre: gospel hip hop. The unprecedented and transparent exposure on the psyche of West also answers the question fans have been longing for: what will the future hold for West and his music? West is once again trendse ing new, alternate forms of art and I firmly believe that just as West’s recent projects received high praise, Jesus is King will follow this trend, and be hailed and emulated for years to come.

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Newly released “Mixed-ish” elicits empathy

miranda parrish, staff writer fter the disheartened shut-down of the Goldberg Bagels in the Padonia Village Shopping center several years ago, the new and welcoming Uber Bagels is giving bagel lovers and nonlovers a new place to enjoy.

The happy and warm atmosphere walking up to the door provides high expectations of what’s inside. People of all ages digging into their largely portioned bagels for the first time ever or the third time that week gave a perspective on how these bagels really are.

While every single table and chair was filled up outside, the inside seemed almost empty. The abundance of space filled with modern floors and signs reminded me of how places in Hampden look. Chalk board signs and rustic wood looking floors provided for an a ractive look, without an uptown boutique-like feel, compared to Cake

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I was greeted at the counter by a smiling face, then faced with a drastic decision:like whether to get my bagel toasted or not. Their input on what I should do made my decision easier, and my bagel warmer.

Even with wonderful customer service, the bagel itself and the menu was not wonderful. There were many choices to decide from, but the print was so small that everyone there had to go up to the counter to read any of the choices. Since each menu item and description was in a different color, it was a challenge to figure out what description went with what. I decided upon a simple cinnamon sugar bagel with plain cream cheese, and a sausage,

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sophia paranzino, staff writer First “Black·ish”, then “Grown·ish”, and now--the third spin-off from the series— “Mixed·ish.” These shows follow the lives of the Johnson family, an upper middle class AfricanAmerican family. The parents Andre and Rainbow (Bow for short) and their five children are all featured in the original show “Black·ish”. However, the new show “Mixed·ish” focuses on Bow and her unique childhood with her black mother, white father and her two siblings. Bow grew up on a commune, living in “a judgement free utopia,” or so she put it. In the summer of 1985, when she was 12-years-old, the government stepped in and shut down the commune, leaving her and her family to adjust to a new life in the outside world. The children are quickly forced to face the harsh realities of life, including the reproduced with permission of uberbagels.com racial differences that were prevalent in that society. In their new school, the kids must choose a race to identify with--either egg and cheese bagel so I could compare the two.

When I finally got my long-awaited bagels, I had mixed black or white--just to fit in. While Bow’s siblings soon adjusted feelings. The cashier got my order wrong and I received a to the new set of norms, Bow found it harder to abandon her plain bagel instead of a cinnamon sugar bagel. The bagel identity to fit in.

Although the show is still brand new, it is already tackling itself was just okay; the texture was decent, but both bagels were so large that it was practically impossible to eat. difficult problems. In the third episode, “Let Your Hair Down,” the show explores the struggle of natural hair, one that people I tried eating it multiple ways: like a sandwich, openedof color face to this day. As Bow’s class is preparing for picture up, and ripping part of it off, and I found that tearing a piece off was the easiest way to go. The only plus was the day, she is singled out by her teacher who remarks that she must have neat hair, implying that her big, natural hair was not heaping amount of cream cheese I found when I unacceptable. The outside pressure from society caused her to be wrapped the tin foil. The other bagel I got--the sausage, ashamed of her natural hair and try to hide it, even though she egg, and cheese--tasted too much like the Dunkin’ bagel but with a be er bagel, and I paid much more for it than had never had a problem with her hair before. Bow gets her hair professionally straitened for her pictures, but her lack of knowlfor a bagel at Dunkin’. Both bagels seemed overpriced edge on how to care for her new hair ends up with her looking for what I received, and I wasn’t too excited about the outcome, especially with all of the expectations from the worse than before.

This new show tackles the topic of race from a new perspecbagel lovers outside. tive. Mixed·ish shows the challenges of growing up biracial, Overall my experience left me satisfied. The bagel a challenge especially difficult in 1985, when it was much less was well-enjoyed and the atmosphere was pleasant and common than it is today. Everyone wants to be represented, welcoming, despite an average customer service experiand that is what this show does for people of mixed race. When ence. However, the fact of the ma er is Uber Bagels has people see others like them portrayed in the media, they feel been and will be bringing in some serious dough from recognized, and this is what this show does for people of mixed the loyal customers who are both new and returning from Goldberg Bagels. The addition of a new shop to the race. This show is groundbreaking in many ways, and with its discussion of racial issues and humble storytelling, it helps to Padonia Village Shopping center is helping the shops in the center gain recognition and popularity, and the shop open our eyes to the struggles of others. gives customers a fun place to hang out at, making for a great shop to have.

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Teachers’ Taste: Maria Hiaasen carolyn twomley, staff writer Ms. Hiaasen is an AP English 11 and AP Seminar teacher with a bubbly personality that is reflected through her taste in entertainment, cuisine and fashion. Staff writer Carolyn Twomley sat down with Hiassen to dig deeper into her sense of style.

Q: How would you describe your taste in fashion?

A: Tailored with a rebellious side. And you probably want to know why, don’t you? I don’t do a lot of ruffely things, I favor stripes over florals, and God knows, black, you got to have black. And you got to have comfort… often a different pair of black slacks, with a different series of tops.

Q: Have trends from your past influenced your current style?

A: Well, everything does come back, that’s for sure. For example, these kinds of pants (straight jeans), these were popular when I was in college, and they are popular again... I like statements… so I have all these bu ons on my lanyard… so some things from my past do make their way into what I wear.

Q: Is there a trend or decade of fashion that you miss?

A: You know there might have been a time where I would say that, but I think I have lived long enough that I see everything come back, isn’t that weird? I’ll tell you what I don’t miss, I don’t see the need for bell bo oms ever again. I just don’t. They get in the way.

Q: Do you have any specific type of culture of food that you enjoy?

A: Well, I do eat a lot of veggie burgers, because they are easy, and they make my conscience feel good. But in term of cuisine I love, it’s hard not to love Italian food, isn’t it? It’s hard not to. I love the freshness of great Italian food with great tomatoey stuff in it.

Q: Is there style of show or movie that interests you?

A: I, a former journalist that turned into a teacher in midlife, enjoy watching, and it’s kind of sick, watching the coverage of the political news. And it frustrates me and then I get my hopes up about “surely things will go

the way I want them to now, look at all this evidence”.

Also, I watch, also some political things that will make me laugh. On HBO there is this guy named Bill Maher that does this show, and he will have some guests, some pundits, and he is hilarious… he takes a funny look at the news, even as he’s critical, he’s rather satirical. Along the same lines I like John Oliver, who also has a show on HBO.

and iPod’s, and now how handy is it that we all have our music right here.

Q: Does your taste in music from the past reflect what you are interested in now?

A: I worked at my college station, and I recommend that for everyone, so we were kind of and alternative station, so that’s kind of reflected in the stuff I listen to. I still like alternative music as opposed to big hits. I’ll be driving along, listening to my li le alt. nation, and I keep and li le notebook and pen and if I hear a song that I like, I wait for them to say who it is and what the artist name and I write it down and add it to my playlist.

Q: Is there a style of writing you looking for when searching for your next book?

A: I love realistic fiction, so love fiction about people who seem real, duh, with problems like mine, or problems worse than mine that make me feel be er. And I think we are all looking for how to stay motivated, how to stay motivated in life… I also love writing that is clear, the details are chosen so well, and that’s why The Road is one of the books I like. It does so in a tone that is rather short and spare, clippie and short, but I love equally the descriptive passages that are in The Great Gatsby, a different style. They are just so vivid. If you can slow your mind down and go “okay pause on the what happens next tings and take in this beautiful description.”

Q: And to wrap it up, what part of today’s culture do you wish you had in your childhood, if any?

A: Wow, let’s see, what do we have today? Well it would have to be the music thing, at your finger-tips… In my life time, the mail guy, the guy who delivered the mail has a transistor radio and, you know, he just carried it and he carried it. And then we and boom boxes, if you picture people walking down the street and break dancing. And then we had the disc man, where you could put the compact disc in and then paly that with headphones Find us at http://dulaneygriffin.org.

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Wandering the world: Dulaney students’ 2019 summer vacations morgan pierce, editor-in-chief

GREECE

CANADA

Willerup, Emma

Pierce, Levi Pierce, Morgan

ICELAND

COSTA RICA

asia

ITALY

JAMAICA

Cook, Brandon Neble , Mollee Ziegar, Sabrina

africa UGANDA

CHINA

Qian, Angela Xiong, James Zhang, Yanjie

HONG KONG Qian, Angela

PAKISTAN

Athar, Ayman Khan, Abdullah

europe FRANCE

Coward, Ma hew Essig, Maddie Ghabrial, Laila Molavi, Annelise Pliner, Sophia

GERMANY

Essig, Maddie

Khosla, Vinay

Raskin, Ma hew

Byatnal, Rushil

Carter, Ally

Bailey, Arrianna Elliot, Catherine Kashteylan, Leana

Bogdanowi , Emily

UNITED STATES

new york

pennsylvania

Bartle , Sarah Willerup, Emma

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colorado

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Profrock, Kate

Brandt, Sarah

RUSSIA

delaware

tennessee

Jung, Lucy Puente, Becca Severn, Hank

Yalinkilincer, Tim

SPAIN

Ghabrial, Laila Molavi, Annelise

orida

Hall, Emma Trafeser, Megan

UNITED KINGDOM Bailey, Arrianna Coward, Ma hew Khan, Abdullah Willerup, Emma

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Donis, Emily

Neble , Mollee

texas

Bogdanowi , Emily Wang, Anne

virginia

hawaii

Nelson, Sarah

indiana

Xi, Karen

Holt, Lindsey

north america

Shah, Nupur Whatley, Emma

Willerup, Emma

massachusetts

Raskin, Ma hew

michigan

washington

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Srinivasan, Dhruv

Dulaney theater wanders the world anna albergo, staff writer heater teacher, Tami Moon, spent her summer providing students with a once in a lifetime opportunity. She took 16 students involved in theater at Dulaney High School on a trip to London for a week from June 30 to July 6.

“It was really to give them a bigger perspective of the world and open up their mind that the possibilities are endless in this life,” she said.

She hoped to expose students to potential opportunities for theater later in college. Rising seniors showed interest in studying abroad in London, while other students simply fell in love with the city and now have hopes of living there some day.

Senior Kate Saumell was one of the students inspired by the trip.

“It’s beautiful there,” said Saumell. “There’s so much more history there because it’s so much older. It was a lot of fun.”

While in London, Saumell and other students saw the West End, which is the London equivalent of Broadway. They participated in a workshop with West End actors and saw plays like “Wicked” and “Every-

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one’s Talking About Jamie.”

Saumell has already seen “Wicked” numerous times but was still entertained by the show and interested in the difference between American and English theater.

“The British humor is a lot quicker paced,” Saumell

“It was really to give them a bigger perspective of the world and open up their mind that the possibilities are endless in this life.” said. “It’s almost like listening to something in another language. It takes you a minute to get adjusted to everything they’re saying and it was funny, just funny in a different way,” “Everyone’s Talking About Jamie” was a new experience for everyone. Moon explained that the musical is Find us at http://dulaneygriffin.org.

only being performed in London.

“It’s this awesome musical about a high school boy who wants to be a drag queen and how everyone thinks what they think about it. The music was really contemporary,” Moon said.

Not only did the trip provide students with amazing experiences, it brought them closer together.

“When you go across the country with somebody and have eight hours on a plane with them and you’re walking around London with one hour of sleep with them, you kind of get a lot closer than you ever thought you were going to,” Saumell said.

Essentially, Moon wanted to take the students on the trip to develop a connection with a different culture that she loves herself.

“I really wanted them to fall in love with London. I love London. That was the third time that I’d been. So, I was hoping that they would get that sense, and they did.”

Editor-in-chief Morgan Pierce contributed to this report

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Taco Bravo enhances local flavor only wish was that the cheese to meat ratio would yield more chorizo. When I ventured to Taco Bravo, I had the pleasure of ordering the ceviche ($12). This traditional Coastal Mexican cuisine was done to perfection: the delicate whitefish, calamari and shrimp in the citrus juice substantiated the difficulty of preparing the dish. Nonetheless, the result was a one of a kind appetizer.

The main a raction is Taco Bravos street tacos, which are what really make this small haven stand out amongst the goliaths of restaurants that have formerly dominated Lutherville. The incredible variety of options is what stands out, including quesadillas, burgers, burritos and obviously their tacos, ranging from steak to mushroom.

Although mushroom isn’t my forte, the multitude of other meat choices made this the most appealing dish to order in my opinion. I ordered grilled chicken and steak tacos, and while the grilled chicken and steak were savory, the lack of salsa and fixings on the tacos made them more one dimensional than I would’ve liked. Using an insane amount of cilantro as a substitute, the herbal flavors overpowered the star of the show: the meat.

The fresh ingredient blend and a ention to detail by the Taco Bravo staff made my experience memorable.

Although pricey, I vehemently believe that the restaurant is the Mexican Restaurant this town needs and deserves.

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dylan mccabe, associate editor n its first few months, Taco Bravo is already making substantial change within the Lutherville-Timonium food industry, and people are starting to notice.

Opened in early 2019, this Tex-Mex style restaurant is an authentic oasis of cultural tradition. Located off Padonia Rd. in the Padonia Village Shopping Center, the new wave of restaurants in addition to Taco Bravo includes Uber Bagels and Zeke’s Coffee. These staples of fine cuisine are reaching new audiences, and Taco Bravo is leading the way.

Walking into Taco Bravo, I was immediately seated by the hostess. Less than a minute later, we were served warm chips and a red salsa ($2), which greatly exceeded my expectations in comparison to the average Mexican restaurant - most of which pay no a ention to the importance of se ing the tone. Albeit the chips and salsa cost more than they should, when served, it spoke volumes to Taco Bravo’s savvy and keen sense of how to properly serve their customers.

Taco Bravo’s menu sticks to a small but hearty Mexican pla er. In addition to the chips and salsa is the possibility to order house-made guacamole: consisting of fresh avocado, tomato, cilantro, and lime drizzle ($9). The queso dip with diced chorizo (Mexican Sausage) and a blend of queso Blanco and queso fresco ($8) had its moments, my

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fashion forward: modesty with a flair

trends to try out in my own outfit choices. She definitly inspires me to take fashion risks and play aorunf wiht my style.

anna albergo, staff writer Junior, Inayah Parker, isn’t afraid to express her individuality and identity through fashion. She enjoys wearing a distinctive style to school each day that reflects her personality. Staff writer, Anna Albergo, sat down with Parker to discuss her inspiration and fashion choices.

Q: Where do you like shopping for your clothes and accessories?

A: Usually, anywhere. It could be Walmart, it could be H&M, or Forever 21. I like anything that stands out, especially bangles, likes watches, beads, and cute accessories. I go to any store that has clothes that stand out to me. Brands don’t define me, anything that catches my eye and expresses who I am.

Q: What about your style is unique?

A: I want to say the way I cover, my Hijab, and my shoes. I get Vans and stuff like that, but usually I like to get stuff that stands out, like bright colors. I don’t like looking the same at all. Why would I want to look like everyone else when I can look like me? On a daily basis, I like to wear unique styles and outfits. I want to stand out and go on my own route sometimes. I just follow my own trend.

Q: What is one item your outfit is imcomplete without?

A: Hijabs of course because it is an integral part to the modesty I maintain in all my outfits. Modesty and the Hijab are a part of my identity and have never stopped me from I have so many hijabs: bright colors, floral pa erns, and even animal print like cheetah. Hijabs also come in lots of different materials, but the two staples in my closet are the jersey material and chiffon.

Q: How do you balance modesty and style into your wardrobe?

A: It’s not hard but I always try and stick with something that correlates with the weather. Even if it’s hot I still go for coverage. And then when it gets to winter, it’s easy. Boots, fur coats, all that stuff. I still try to cover but still be creative.

Q: What current fashion trends do you dislike?

A: I don’t really like the jeans that have rips under the back pockets. It looks really weird like the placement of it. Don’t get me wrong I love ripped jeans just as much as the next girl, but not these. I don’t think I would ever wear those jeans.

Q: Have your family and friends influenced your fashion style?

A: Yes, my mom. She is unique herself and has a distinct style unlike anyone else I know. I like how she stands out and she puts anything together. I look up to her for her li le

Darker, Scarier, Realer: Pennywise Returns

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laura hennawi, associate editor wo years after the renowned adaptation of Stephen King’s It, director Andy Muschie i returns with the highly anticipated, bone-chilling It: Chapter 2 on Sept. 6, 2019, focusing on the return of the frightening Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise 27 years after the children’s first encounter.

The atmosphere around It was horrific and terrorizing, yet it was nostalgic. When the six children weren’t being harassed by Pennywise, they were simply being what they were: kids. From Richie’s (Finn Wol ard) snide humor to Eddie’s (Jack Dylan Grazer) germaphobia, these li le details epitomized the coming-of-age story that made watching the characters get followed by Pennywise even more distressing.

It: Chapter 2, however, takes a darker turn–even darker than children chased by their worst fears. It exemplifies the realities and struggles of the world today that make it even scarier than the first movie. The first scene is of a young gay couple at the fair ge ing harassed by a group of men when one of the partners gets thrown into the river and killed. His partner, eager to return him, goes down to find him when he sees a clown with a deathly gaze straight at the camera carrying him out of the river. Pennywise then bites into the man and the camera pans to hundreds of red balloons floating into the sky, symbolizing Pennywise’s return to Derry.

The movie follows the “Losers” 27 years later; the kids are now adults, each with different occupations, but all out of Derry except Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa). Mike remains in Derry to uncover the story behind Pennywise, so upon his return, Mike reunites the group to defeat him, although they’re all reluctant to do so; Richie (Bill Hader) even tries to leave when he finds out about

Mike’s plan. However, they decide to stay and remember their experiences with Pennywise, which faded as the time and distance away from Derry took a toll.

What Muschie i does so incredibly in It: Chapter 2 is the casting. The second movie is supposed to be of the cherished children as adults, and what is so spectacular is how each adult embodies the child they’re playing as if they were made to play that role. Bill Hader, for example, portrays Finn Wol ard’s character of Richie flawlessly from the wi y humor to the careless nature.

One scene shows a seamless fading transition from adult Eddie’s (James Ransone) face to younger Eddie’s (Jack Dylan Grazer) face, the two actors beautifully executing a physical and emotional emulation of the growth of Eddie’s character.

While It: Chapter 2 is a beautifully executed movie that is a must see—especially for fans of the previous movie—its plot was admi ingly predictable. However, it’s a movie that takes the viewer on an emotional rollercoaster: the highest highs and the lowest lows with all the elements of horror create a sort of emotional connection to the characters that is vital to the experience of the movie, and that’s what makes Muschie i such a genius in the direction he took with this highly recommended sequel.

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onica Anthony (pictured to the left) works in the special education department as the Individualized Education Program (IEP) chairperson, facilitating students to meet their individual needs. Prior to coming to Dulaney, Anthony worked with students at Towson University, teaching them job skills and life skills. Outside of school, Anthony loves classic rock bands and the 70s music, listening to a wide range of artists from Queen, Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Billy Joe. She likes to spend time outside hiking and fishing, even completing two mini triathlons in her 40s. Her favorite place she has ever visited is the Roman Colosseum. She noted her favorite book as “The Grapes of Wrath”

by John Steinbeck and enjoys playing along Jeopardy on television.

Anthony has a son who is a senior at Dulaney. Though she does not want to embarrass him, she said he plays an instrument that Phil Collins is famous for and his name rhymes with Spaniel. As an alumnus of Ridgely prior to 1984 when it was a junior high (grades 7 to 9) and Dulaney encompassed grades 10 to 12, Anthony is extremely excited to return to Dulaney and join the team of educators.

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harLynn O’Connell (pictured to the left) teaches a new science course offered at Dulaney, Integrated Physics and Chemistry. As a former science teacher in the special education department at Baltimore and Howard County Public Schools, O’Connell grew up in western Pa. with Friday Night football games. Formerly a gymnast and dancer, O’Connell enjoys playing sports with her children, running, kni ing and sewing. O’Connell’s favorite T.V. shows include “Grey’s Anatomy” and the new American Broadcasting Company (ABC) drama “A Million Li le Things.” She loves hushpuppies and crabs, Coldplay, and can cook a mean Aunt Marianne’s bread chicken with mashed potatoes or veges on the side.

heresa Vacarro (pictured to the left) is a veteran teacher, beginning her 27th year teaching mathematics. At Dulaney, she teaches mostly freshmen in algebra. Formerly teaching at Catonsville High School, Vacarro likes to read, be outside, and go to the beach in her free time. She particularly enjoys a thrilling mystery romance novel though she harbors a wide genre of literature. Vacarro admi ed she watches the supernatural T.V. show “Ghost Whisperer” on reruns. Striving to complete a bucket list of traveling to different countries, Vacarro is a world traveler; having traveled to Italy the previous summer, her next potential destination is Greece.

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ichael Malafarina (pictured to the left) joins the team of computer science teachers at Dulaney.

Growing up in Pa. and formerly teaching in Frederick County, Md., Malafarina begins his 12th year of teaching. He has various experience in fields of political science, even formerly teaching in world history, politics, current events and government. Philosophy is his favorite non-computer science related course he has taught. Excited to build the computer science program, Malafarina shared that he wants to bring former projects like artificial intelligence space ba les to Dulaney. Malafarina claimed he is a big nerd and loves the Civilizations series video games, table-top games such as Dungeons and Dragons and other strategy games. He loves pizza, though omits olives. Other favorites include T.V. shows “Marvels Agent of Shield,” “Lord of Trilogy” and the hipster/indie rock band the Decemberests. Malafarina is very excited to have go en married last April and has bought a house with his wife.

Work-study program enlightens the work field miranda parrish, staff writer igh school provides opportunities to learn more about programs in the community and beyond, in the short four years that help transfer students to graduation and thinking more seriously about the future.

Work Study Programs are gaining popularity at Dulaney and are gaining recognition in both state and federal businesses.Catherine Carter is the head of the work-study program at Dulaney, and the program is teaching seniors what the real world is like while allowing them to learn the skills in their prospective job field.

“In both programs, kids get credit for going to work, but one is to get credit for CCBC; to take two classes with us, or to get a completer, while the other one is an elective. The work-study kids want to make money now and they want to come up with a career because they don’t know what they want to do. But they also want credits to CCBC,” said Carter.

While both the internship program and the work study program are offered at all Baltimore County schools, the number of students in each can be drastically different.

“We have almost 50 interns while our work-study is 18. But some schools are completely flipped.” Carter said.

The school opportunity provides variety of options that students might be interested in, so they can have an idea of what certain work fields are like. Work-study students in the program can work with professionals in many different fields, all while learning about what their future can bring. “(Work Study) kids get a free tour of CCBC and CCBC buys them lunch and then they go around to the different departments of what they might be interested in. Somebody in the program might not want to get a master’s degree in order to teach, but instead run a childcare center and this program provides that learning so they can go get an Associate’s degree and have credits toward it.” said Carter.

The Work-Study program is all year long, requiring 270 hours to complete the program, but many students complete this by January and continue until graduation. The program has and will continue to provide success to those involved, by offering new opportunities beyond high school.

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Darius Dorsey working as a griller at the local Chick-Fil-A. The Work-study program has taught him customer service skills while the position is teaching him food preparation and management. He has learned skills that he can use in the workplace.

Senior Ja’len Davis gains real-world and customer service while cashiering at local grocery store, Green Mountain Valley. The program has provided him with skills he can use in the world- both in college and while applying for jobs.

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