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HHS has a winning streak BY ERICA HUFFORD & BECKIE PRESTON Staff Writers ____________________________ The spirit of victory has been spreading around Hershey High School. Many teams and individuals have received awards throughout this year in athletics, academics and the arts. In athletics according to PennLive, the swim team took home a number of awards for both the boys and the girls. The HHS girls swimming and diving team captured the 2013 PIAA Class AAA State Championship on March 16, while the HHS boys swimming and diving team captured second place. Aside from team results, many other medals were also won. Gold medals were captured by the girls 200 medley relay team of Ariana Waitkavicz, Carly DeLiberty, Gabi Broschard and Colette Robinson; the girls’ 200 free relay team of Colette Robinson, Meaghan Raab, Vivian Tafuto and Madelyn Veith; and the girls’ 400 free relay team of Meaghan Raab, Carly DeLiberty, Vivian Tafuto and Madelyn Veith. The boys’ 200 free relay team of Austin Doss, Shota Nakano, Jeremy Bauchwitz and Vinny Tafuto also captured state gold. Individual gold medals went to Madelyn Veith on the 50 free,
Meaghan Raab in the 100 free and Vinny Tafuto in the 50 free. There was no shortage of awards in the art department either. According to PennLive, Eliza Dewey, Taylor Dinello, Sophia Emmi, Mira Green, Clairissa Harris, Zarah Light, Carmen Marcucci, Jolene Milewski, David Rosenwasser, Alexandra Shapiro, Haleigh Yeingst, Sakina Abedi, Connie Chang, Iris Chang, Michelle Cui, Dylan Devenyi, Michael Jarvis, Monique Johnson, Mackenzie Klinger, Annabella Mull, Umer Qureshi, Jessie Weber, Emma Wolfe, Rachel Wolfe and Yuanjing Xu all received awards in the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Carmen Marcucci, David Rosenwasser, Connie Chang, Michelle Cui, Dylan Devenyi, Monique Johnson, Mackenzie Klinger, Jessie Weber and Rachel Wolfe all received multiple awards for their submissions. Rosenwasser received a gold key award for his portfolio and won a silver key nationally. Also in the athletics department, the HHS boys hockey team took home the Bear's Cup for their second year in a row this past March. In the academics field, the HHS Brain Busters team has had a victorious season, landing them a spot in
districts this year. The team that is made up of Seniors Dylan Devenyi, Brady Hummel, Neil Muscat and Garrett Richards competed on Wed., April 24. Also, the choir department has made quite a few accomplishments. Cantabile was awarded a grand championship at the Roxbury High School Choir Invitational. Both Cantabile and After Eight received gold ratings in Roxbury. Journalists for The Broadcaster received various awards for their work this year as well. Seniors Sammy Song and Caroline Briselli received first place in the Keystone Press Awards. Seniors Caroline Cunfer and Katherine Bravacos received honorable mentions in the same awards. In the Quill and Scroll co-sponsored international competiPennLive.com tion with the American Society of News Editors’ High School Above: Hershey High School girls swimmers celebrated thir win. Journalism Initiative Juniors Levi Below: Hershey Brain Busters (from left to right) Neil Muscat, Dylan Dillon and Rachel Robertson won Devenyi, Garrett Richards and Brady Hummel posed for a picture. national awards. All of these awards and victories along with many others have been received by various students at HHS. The school is very proud to represent so many students going above and beyond and showing off the winning spirit of the HHS student body. It is important to go out and support fellow students in their athletic and academic competitions.
Left: Hershey High School’s Cantabile rehearsed in the auditorium. Cantabile is an auditioned ensemble and one of three HHS choirs. Below: Hershey High School Hockey Team posed on the ice.
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PRINT CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Managing: Caroline Briselli, Grace Hagan, Olivia Morgan News: Alanna Fox, Raquel Price Editorial: Caroline Cunfer, Hazel Nasta Feature: Olivia Bruggemeier, Michelle Murray Sports: Tom Blum, John Miller Entertainment: Libby Collier, Madi Price Life: Juliana Gabbay, Abby Hyatt Centerspread/Art: Sammy Song Centerspread/Photography: Sarah Cole Advertising: Kelly Garrison
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LETTERS AND EDITORIALS POLICY Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of The Broadcaster staff. Signed editorials reflect the opinions of the individual author and not necessarily the opinions of The Broadcaster staff. Students, faculty, and community members are encouraged to submit editorials and letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with the student’s name and grade or author’s name and phone number, and can be mailed to Editor: The Broadcaster, P.O. Box 898, Homestead Road, Hershey, PA, 17033; e-mailed to: kibrown@hershey.k12.pa.us; or turned into the box in the high school library. All letters and editorials submitted to The Broadcaster may be edited for length and content.
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LETTER TO THE READERS
Dear Readers, We have finally made it. The countdown is on for those first days of summer when the days are longer and school is long behind us. All that stands between us and relaxing summer days are AP tests and final exams. As a wise man once said, “It’s over, baby!” But, we also need to take time to appreciate these last moments as well. For seniors, these are your final days walking the halls of HHS. Juniors and sophomores will begin and continue to work towards their goals for the future, be it college, technical school or the workplace. Freshmen will welcome a new generation of students into the high school world. We would like to thank everyone who has supported The Broadcaster throughout the year. We work very hard to bring the students of Hershey High School an interesting and relevant newspaper. Also, we invite all readers to look out for the final issue of The Broadcaster which will be headed by the new editors Emma Hetrick, Jordan Holycross and Rachel Robertson. In our last letter to our dedicated readers, we would like to leave you with a final thought. For many, we are ready for school to end so we can move onto different things, be it life after high school or just warm summer weather. However, before you push school to the back of your mind, take time to make some memories. Dance your heart out at prom, ace that final you have been worrying about, try something you have been wanting to do all year, or tell your favorite teacher what a great influence they have been. Whatever you do, make it memorable. We wish the best of luck to all of our wonderful readers in their future endeavours, and we cannot wait to see where you go, whether at Hershey High next year or out in the real world. Wishing you the best, Olivia Morgan, Grace Hagan and Caroline Briselli Print Managing Editors
LETTERS TO THE EDITORS MORE OUTDOOR SEATING
I think that the outside lunch area needs more tables. There is plenty of room, but a limited number of tables available. With the weather warming up, more and more students desire to sit outside in the warm noon sun. With more tables, more students would benefit from this opportunity to get fresh air during their lunch breaks. With limited tables, large amounts of students are forced to rush to the lunchroom to get outside seats, and even when they do, the small tables force the students to stuff together. Personally, I find it refreshing to be able to sit outside during lunch; it helps me to relax and then more easily refocus when I walk back into the classroom environment. Sincerely, Leigha Nortier ‘15 MEMORIZATION IS UNBENEFICIAL IN 21ST CENTURY Night after night I find myself stressed with piles of information that I need to shove into my head, recite on the test tomorrow, and then have to leave my brain the next week. Where the Assad Dam is, where yams and bananas originated from, what color Macbeth’s shirt was in Act II. I find myself putting a strenuous amount of effort into these pointless facts just so I can get the grade tomorrow. I think about my future in a career where I will easily be able to google and discover that the Assad Dam is in Egypt, but I won’t be able to google how to communicate with a group of people. Our school needs to be teaching us 21st century skills instead of laundry lists of easily “google-able” statistics. Sincerely, Lauren Cunfer ‘15
NEED FOR A BADMINTON CLUB AT HHS I think HHS should establish a badminton team or club available to all students. Badminton has always been a popular activity in gym class and would require no extra cost on the school’s behalf as HHS already has the equipment. Because badminton doesn’t fit the typical standards to be considered a sport at HHS and is more of a fun game you play in your backyard, it would not just attract the stereotypical jock, but rather the less athletic parts of the student body. It would provide an easy way for students to have fun and socialize while burning some calories. If childhood obesity is such an issue in contemporary society, maybe offering fun and relaxed activities like badminton is a solution. Badminton is a nice option for kids that don’t enjoy sports to get active and experience a team environment. Sincerely, Dahlia Chroscinski ‘15
HAVING CLASS OUTSIDE COULD BENEFIT STUDENTS Spring weather has finally arrived. Students scurry out of the cafeteria doors. If we can eat lunch outside, why can’t we have classes outside too? In my opinion, being cooped up inside this building is rather unfortunate. When students and staff pass by open stairwells and look out the windows in classrooms only to see the sun, it’s almost torturous to be banned from experiencing a beautiful day. I know we can’t bring the sun inside, so how about we transport the classroom atmosphere to the outdoors? By having classes outside on days with decent weather, the student body would be much more relaxed and focused. Staff and students involved in the “outdoor classroom” environment would enjoy learning and teaching; many students [would] go home saying they had a refreshing day at school. Also, many people experience “winter depression” and, when spring is back in season, that depression lingers until the end of the school day when we are dismissed. If we could have class outside, people would be in better moods than usual and students would actually look forward to school without feeling like they’re missing out on an amazing spring day.
MORE STUDENTS SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM FINALS When our parents were younger, most schools allowed students with an overall A in a class to be excused from finals. No such luck now-a-days. Students should be excused from a class’s final if they have an overall 90 percent or above Sincerely, in a particular class. If a stu- Ally Morgret ‘14 dent has an A average, he/she understands the class’ material. Taking the final in that class could result in the student’s class grade dropping because they haven’t seen some of the tested information since the beginning of the school year. Allowing students that get a 90 percent average in a class to be exempt from the final will also create an incentive to try harder in the class all year long. Sincerely, Emily Lewis ‘15
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A sinkhole turns deadly in Florida What is the sequester? BY KATE MONTGOMERY Editor ___________________________ According to The Los Angeles Times, on Thurs., Feb. 28, Jeff Bush of Seffner, Fla. was swallowed and killed by a sinkhole, created by air pockets underground. Jeff Bush’s brother, Jeremy Bush, explained that it was around 11 p.m. when he heard sounds coming from Jeff Bush’s bedroom. Jeff screamed for help, but by the time Jeremy Bush arrived at the scene, Jeff had already fallen through the hole, about 30 feet wide and 30 feet deep. Rescuers rushed to the onestory home but were forced to leave with the five other members of the house as the floor continued to crumble, The LA Times report also stated. "Everything was gone. My brother's bed, my brother's dresser, my brother's TV. My brother was gone," Jeremy Bush explained. “I couldn't get him out. I tried so hard. I tried everything I could, I could swear I heard him calling out." Jeff Bush lived in the home with his girlfriend Rachel Wicker,
their two-year-old daughter cannot be supported and falls Hannah, his brother and two in on itself. others. According to The According to The LA Times Huffington Post, the home was report, the sinkhole was comowned by Leland Wicker, pletely under his bedroom but Rachel’s grandfather, since the nearby homes were evacuated as 1970s. The home contained 40 a precaution. years of the family’s history. “I’ve never seen anything “It’s not just that I lost my move so fast and do so much brother. There are so many mem- destruction,” Deputy Douglas ories in this house,” Jeremy Bush Duvall of Hillsborough County told CNN. said. Discovery News explained The Huffington Post that the sinkhole that formed explained that under Florida law, under Jeff Bush’s house is Jeff Bush’s family must petition called a cover-collapse sink- a court to declare him deceased. hole. The surface of the sedi“Based on the circumment is mostly clay and remains stances, he’s presumed dead; intact as the bedrock and lower however the official death cerlevels of clay are dissolved tificate can only be issued by a beneath it. This kind of sink- judge and the family has to petihole can form suddenly or over tion the court,” explained the course of a few hours with Detective Larry McKinnon. little to no earlier signs. CNN stated that the search Hillsborough County Fire for Jeff Bush was stopped after Rescue Spokeswoman Jessica his odds of survival became Damico also explained that a lot clear. Memorials left by neighof the area in Hillsborough bors, friends and family were Country, where Jeff Bush lived, dropped into what was once the lies on bedrock that can be eaten ground under Jeff Bush’s bedaway by ground water. When the room but is now his grave. water rises and falls, empty pockets underground are created and continue to expand until the soil For more, visit us online.
BY EMILY HALL Online Managing Editor _________________________ News anchors across the nation have been constantly broadcasting one word: sequestration. While many are familiar with the word, very few actually understand its meaning beyond a sense of uneasiness that comes with its mention. So what is the sequester? On March 1, 2013, Congress passed a group of federal budget cuts which are known as the sequester. But, in order to understand what the sequester is, it is imperative to understand why it happened. The sequester, which was origi-
spending get cut. Included in the cuts, according to CNN news, are reductions in the budgets of education, immigration policies, national security and health care. While some see the sequester as a welcome wake up call to Washington’s spending, others are unsure about whether or not the cuts will be beneficial to the economy. Senior Chris Abruzzo, a self -proclaimed advocate for a better America, explained his views on the sequester’s budget cuts. “Budget cuts can be beneficial in a sense that they can save money and lower taxes. When cutting budgets, however,
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Turmoil on the Korean Peninsula BY ALANNA FOX Section Editor __________________________ On Feb. 13, North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un announced that the country conducted a successful nuclear test. Following the nuclear test, the world has shifted its attention to North Korea and its relations with other countries. North Korean relations with South Korea have been especially scrutinized as the two countries are technically still at war following an armistice in 1953. The armistice of 1953 ended the violence of the Korean War but did not end the war. North and South Korea have had continuous hostile relations in the decades following the Korean War. Instances of conflict have continuously occurred since the 1953 armistice. The Telegraph reported an incident in 1987 where 115 South Koreans were killed in an explosion on a South Korean airliner. According to The Washington Post, on March 27, 2010 a South Korean naval vessel was sunk during a naval conflict over the North and South Korean border in the Yellow Sea. According to The New York Times, shortly following the launch in mid-February, South Korea began to combat the tension in the region with large military drills and U.S. troops stationed in South Korea. On February 24, North Korea threatened war with South Korea if the “joint military exercises continued.” On March 8, the United Nations added to the tensions in the region, placing economic sanctions on North Korea. The U.S. Treasury reported econom-
ic sanctions, as well as sanctions against certain North Korean properties. Kim Jong-un responded hostilely, repealing all agreements of peace between North and South Korea. According to The New York Times, North Korea nullified “agreements of nonaggression and denuclearization with South Korea.” The governments in both North and South Korea intensified hostile warnings “to the highest level in years.” On March 12, the threats came to a head when Kim Jong-un declared the 1953 armistice with South Korea nullified. Following the denouncement of the armistice, there has
been heightened fear in South Korea causing its citizens to push for a “nuclear arsenal in their own country.” North Korea has been responding to the tension using something The New York Times characterized as “feeding war fever.” North Korean leaders have been “evacuating some citizens into tunnels with emergency provisions and putting military camouflage on buses and trucks.” Both North and South Korea are bracing themselves for the possible impending violence on the Korean Peninsula. For more, visit us online.
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South Korean soldiers patrolled the border town of Panmunjom. On the fence that has separated North and South Korea since the Korean war are ribbons in the shape of the Korean Peninsula.
House speaker John Boehner met with reporters in Washington to encourage Obama and the Senate to avoid the automatic spending cuts set to take effect.
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nally passed by Congress in 2011 as part of the Budget Control Act, was intended to provide an incentive for the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to pass $1.5 trillion in federal budget cuts in 10 years rather than face other less appealing immediate cuts. If the committee was able to achieve this goal by Dec. 23, 2013, then the sequester could have been avoided. The cuts were not passed in time to meet the set deadline, and to make matters worse the deadline was placed within days of the expiration of the Bush tax cuts and payroll tax cut. The combination of these cuts were dubbed the “fiscal cliff.” Congress, however, was able to push back the date of the Budget Control Act’s deadline to March 1, 2013, which is the sequestration that newscasters across America have been discussing. But, once again, Congress was unable to reach an agreement by their deadline letting billions of dollars in
you must be aware of what is necessary and important for today with the future.” While for the time being the sequestration cuts are here to stay, many politicians are not content with the outcome of the cuts and plan to introduce new legislature in order to replace the sequester, according to NPR. Most notably, President Obama has stated that he would like to replace the spending cuts with an increase in taxes on the wealthy as well as implement alternative spending cuts within the government, a movement that most Democrats in Congress support. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress maintain that the cuts were needed within the federal government and they do not plan on allowing any tax increases or defense cuts within the near future. Regardless of political affiliation, both sides have agreed that steps need to be taken in order to financially secure the United State's economy.
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Local Mini-THONS make a big difference BY AAMNAH ALI Online Editor __________________________ On a dreary afternoon in February 1973, a group of students in central Pennsylvania organized a simple way to give back to the community; 20 years later, THON has flourished into one of the greatest philanthropic efforts cancer research has ever come across. Today, THON is the longest dance marathon in the country; it lasts forty-six hours. This event takes place at Penn State. According to the official THON website, “THON has grown to engage more than 15,000 students each year and has inspired other university, high school, middle school and elementary school students across the nation to start dance marathons of their own all in the hopes of conquering pediatric cancer.” Many schools in central
Pennsylvania have structured their own Mini-THON modeled after Penn State’s THON. Instead of the classic forty-six hour arrangement, local high schools tend to keep their Mini-THON a maximum of 12 hours long. Surrounding high schools such as Red Lion High School, Cumberland Valley High School, Lancaster Catholic High School, Palmyra High School, Lower Dauphin High School and Hempfield High School all partake in this dance marathon. The money raised is donated to help cure pediatric cancer and support families of those suffering from pediatric cancer. The Four Diamonds Fund, a non-profit organization created by Charles and Irma Millard, is the sole beneficiary of all of the efforts of THON and the various Mini-THONs. According to the Penn State Hershey website, the Fund covers all expenses for the
care and treatment of the children This year, Hershey High but the middle school as well, raisnot paid for by insurance or other School beat its goal of raising ing over $14,000. One dreary day means and assists families with $34,000 by reaching its goal with in February 1973 moved society expenses that have the potential to $34,124.86. for the Four one step closer to curing disrupt the welfare of their child. Diamonds Fund. The school dis- pediatric cancer. Hershey High School does trict did not only get the high not only hold its own 12-hour school involved in Mini-THON, For more, visit us online. Mini-THON, but also organizes supporting fundraisers to additionally aid the Four Diamonds Fund. These events include a charitable basketball game and a Mr. Hershey competition. Matt Quillen, Hershey High School senior, put together a charitable basketball game this year. It was the first time Hershey High held this event. Quillen shared that his goal was simply to help raise more money for the Four Diamonds Fund. “With it [the Four Diamonds Fund] being such a great local charity, I thought the AP Images game would be a nice addition to the funds! My hope is that the Students put their hands together to represent diamonds. This is the game becomes an annual event,” symbol of the Four Diamonds Fund which represents strength, courage, wisdom and honesty. commented Quillen.
Violence Against Women Act expanded BY RAQUEL PRICE Section Editor __________________________ On March 7, Congress decided to reauthorize and expand on the Violence Against Women Act, also known as VAWA. After almost three years of advocacy from the National Law Center and other affiliated organizations, VAWA was edited and put into effect. According to CNN, this act originally provided support for organizations that serve domestic violence victims, and it stiffened sentences for stalking under federal law. This act was originally passed in 1994; the expansion this year includes adding survivors of sexual assault as a protected class under the law. It also extends housing protections beyond public housing. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty,
housing is one of the largest issues that victims of sexual assault deal with. The Huffington Post also stated that domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women. Also, the focus on emergency resources in inadequate hous-
ing across the country could lower risks that are currently present in many victims’ health. In addition, the National Law Center explained that to ensure that abused women are not forced to choose between keeping their subsidized housing or
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President Obama signed the expansion of the Violence Against Women Act. These expansions will extend jail time for prosectutors and provide better housing for victims.
becoming homeless, the Violence against Women Act of 2013 requires housing providers to adopt emergency transfer policies for victims. According to CNN, on the day that Obama signed the edited Act, he stated publicly on behalf of Congress that it was a “day of the advocates, a day of survivors.” The National Law Center added that Congress’ main focus in expanding on this act is to protect the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. They also stated that this new legislation was in agreement with the Republicans and Democrats. Along with supporters of VAWA, the expanded act has also brought up questions of its original intent. Beth E. Richie, a sociologist and professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, was quoted by Time Magazine saying, “VAWA’s
focus in law enforcement reduces the really more complicated thing of violence against women to be a problem of the law, and it’s not just a problem of the law.” Also according to Time Magazine, the original VAWA, enforced in 1994, has increased prosecution rates of domestic violence cases, but there is little conclusive evidence that the incidence of violence has been reduced. According to the Department of Justice, the rate of intimate partner violence has decreased by 64 percent between 1994 and 2010. VAWA policy makers claimed that this decrease was largely due to the law. Time Magazine stated that this happened at the same time violent crimes in general dropped dramatically nationwide. For more, visit us online.
Keystone XL pipeline proposes economic growth BY HAZEL NASTA Section Editor __________________________ The Keystone XL is a proposed crude oil pipeline that would extend from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Neb. with an extension from Cushing, Okla. to Houston, Texas named the Gulf Coast Pipeline. According to TransCanada, the XL would stretch 1,179 miles and be 36 inches in diameter. The pipeline would be able to carry 830,000 barrels of crude oil a day, which is equivalent to 26,145,000 gallons. The cost of this project would be $5.3 billion, but TransCanada said that during and after the construction the Keystone XL and Gulf Coast Pipeline will have 20,000 employees. Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) predicts that each year for the next 22 years, 1.8 billion people will be employed by the XL. The economic impact of the XL is enormous as well. The CERI believes that by 2035 the
Keystone Pipeline will add $172 billion to America’s gross domestic product. Not only will the XL carry crude oil, but because it runs through Montana and North Dakota, it will spark a significant increase in crude oil production in that area. The main Americanbased companies that have already invested in the oil sands development include Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and Devon. Recently, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman approved the route of the XL through the state. This was the final step for XL before it moved on to the Presidential Permit application with the U.S. Department of State. One of the major concerns for Keystone XL, especially in Nebraska, is what would happen if the XL leaked and how would that affect the crops and the Ogallala Aquifer. TransCanada said that to reduce the risk of leaks the XL is made with tougher steel and thorough inspections, including aerial
patrols. TransCanada says the biggest risk of damage to the Keystone XL is unauthorized excavation of land by a landowner or contractor. Otherwise, the Keystone XL is extremely safe. The Gulf Coast Pipeline, which is an extension of the Keystone XL is expected to carry around 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day, which is equal to 22,050,000 gallons. TransCanada believes that the Gulf Coast Pipeline will have the ability to carry 830,000 barrels in the future. The Gulf Coast Pipeline is projected to go into service late this year. Already in place is the Keystone Pipeline, which has been in service since 2010. For the past three years, the pipeline has safely carried 350 million barrels of crude oil to refineries in the mid-west. The projected in-service date AP Images for the XL is late 2014 or early The route of the Keystone XL pipeline is proposed to go from Alberta, 2015, depending on the Canada, all the way to Steele City, Neb. It is planned to be in service Presidential Permit application. by the end of this year or early next year.
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HIV cure gives hope for the future BY MICHELLE CHUNG Online Managing Editor __________________________ On Sun. March 4, at the 2013 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Atlanta, a team of researchers announced that a baby from Mississippi had been cured of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The baby was cured after given an aggressive treatment of drugs. According to The New York Times, doctors can usually prevent transmission of HIV from infected mothers to their babies by testing the mothers during pregnancy. Mothers that are found to be infected are treated with antiretroviral drugs, and the babies are given a six-week course of one or two drugs to prevent them from being infected. This treatment is effective for the majority of cases, but on the rare occasion that it is not, doctors provide stronger drug regimens to treat the infection in the baby.
The cured Mississippi baby and its mother, however, did not get treatment during the pregnancy. Instead, the baby was treated with a three-drug treatment-strength regimen 30 hours after birth, and this treatment was continued for 18 months. __________________________
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the child was one of a handful of patients who were born with HIV and were somehow able to control the virus on their own.” Dr. Mark Kline Pediatric HIV and AIDS specialist __________________________ After the 18 months, the mother decided to stop the baby’s treatments. Five months later, the mother and baby
returned to the hospital, where the baby was said to be free of the active virus. Although various tests found traces of the virus, it is not able to replicate and spread. The baby, who is now two-anda-half-years-old, has been “functionally cured” of the virus ever since. Although this baby has been “cured” from HIV, many doctors and researchers caution the public from believing that there is a permanent cure for HIV. Dr. Mark Kline, a pediatric HIV and AP Images AIDS specialist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, The baby was treated with a three-drug treatment-strength regimen. who was present at the confer- Five months later, the baby was said to be free of the active virus, ence, claims that calling this a and the baby is still said to be “functionally cured.” cure, or even a functional cure, of the Institute for Global Health researchers like Kline and Cohen sends the wrong message to the and Infectious Diseases at the who are cautioning the public, rest of the world by giving peo- University of North Carolina at immunologist Dr. Anthony ple false hope. Chapel Hill, who was also pres- Fauci, the director of the He explained, “It's possible ent at the conference, added, National Institute of Allergy and that the child was one of a hand- “Although the child is not on Infectious Diseases firmly stated ful of patients who were born HIV medication now, that does- that, “The fact remains that it with HIV and were somehow n't mean symptoms won't [cure of the Mississippi baby] is able to control the virus on their return.” important proof of a concept that own.” Although there are deserves further study.” Dr. Myron Cohen, director
WORLD NEWS BY SARAH DARR Online Editor __________________________
1. North Korea - North Korea announced on Tues., April 2 that it planned to reopen all nuclear facilities in hopes of expanding its nuclear weapons program. Two of the facilities that are going to be reopened are the operational uranium-enrichment program and its reactors. In 2010, North Korea insisted that they were using the plant to generate electricity. Kim Jong-un, dictator of North Korea, has made it clear that they are now using it to make nuclear weapons. This news comes right after he threatened the United States and South Korea with a preemptive nuclear strike. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations security general, said that North Korea is “on a collision course with the international community.” Nytimes.com 2. Pacific Islands - Somoa Air has become the first airline to charge passengers by their weight. This is not the first we have heard of this idea; a Norwegian economist was the
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latest case of this story floating around. Passengers can still book their flights online by putting in an estimate of what they and their bags will weigh. Many people are uncomfortable with this. The airline will weigh the passenger at the front desk to get an exact cost of a ticket. Samoa Air's Chief Executive, Chris Langton, said that “airplanes don’t run on seats, they run on weight.” The airline is promoting the idea that customers are only going to now be paying for themselves. Abcnews.com
3. Brazil - On April 1, Police arrested a third suspect in connection to the sexual assault and robbery of a man and women in Sao Paulo, right outside of Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian newspapers have reported that the three suspects boarded the minibus and forced all the other passengers off. The man was handcuffed and then beaten while the woman was repeatedly raped. They were driven around and forced to take cash out of their accounts at different ATMs. Rio de Janeiro is one of the top
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4. Atlanta - Tues., April 2 educators who are accused of cheating scandal at the city’s public schools began turning themselves in. They had until the end of the day to do so. The investigation was prompted by the highly improved test scores in 2009. They are facing charges of racketeering and making false statements. 35 former educators, one who was a superintendent, are facing these charges. The main
A m e r i c a n Association of S c h o o l Administrators. If convicted of her charges, Hall could spend up to forty five years in prison. USATODAY.COM
5. Afghanistan - At least 54 people were killed and 90 wounded on Wed., April 3 ,when insurgents attacked a government compound in western Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility for this attack. They wanted to free Taliban fighters that were on trial at the compound. It was reported that nine insurgents with explosives attached to their bodies forced their way into the compound. Among those who died were 35 civilians, nine suicide bombers and 10 Afghan Security forces. NBC reported that this is the deadliest single attack since 2011 in Afghanistan. NBCnews.com
BY THOMAS BLUM Section Editor __________________________ Hershey High School’s Mini-THON has had a great deal of success in the past, and the bar was set very high this year with a goal of raising $34,000 for the kids. HHS Senior Matt Quillen organized a one-hour charity basketball game which raised $1,600. On Tues., March 5, the boys basketball team challenged a group of senior boys from the Hershey Recreation Basketball league to a five-versus-five game. All of the proceeds from this game were donated to the Four Diamonds Fund to support pediatric cancer. While HHS already has other fundraisers that contribute to the Four Diamonds Fund such as winter formal and Mini-THON, Quillen emphasized that this fund needs all of the help and donations it can receive and any contribution is appreciated. Although the main focus of this event was to raise money, Quillen also wanted to give the recreational basketball program and the players some publicity. “I have been a part of Hershey recreational basketball for two years now, and we have plenty of talented athletes who love the game. I thought it would be a friendly competition to play
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Basketball fundraiser “scores” for the kids
Junior and senior basketball players from the boys basketball team and the Hershey Recreational League faced off for a charity basketball event to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. Senior Matt Quillen created the event as his senior project.
the basketball team and see how we would do,” Quillen stated. This night had plenty of surprising and exciting moments according to Quillen. The thing that surprised him the most was the grand total. There was no set admission price, although there was a suggested entrance fee of $2, as well as a bake sale to support Four Diamonds. “I expected most people to come in for free and maybe spend money on snacks, but the student
body and families who watched were extremely generous and almost all donated when it was not mandatory for admission,” explained Quillen. “I would like to thank all of the staff, students and families who showed support towards the cause.” “Not only was this game benefitting a great cause, but it was also a fun event to watch,” said Senior Dana Zaprazny. Going into the game, the Hershey players were feeling pretty confi-
dent about winning. However, the recreational team played up to their level and kept the score close during all four quarters. The recreational team took the lead during the third quarter but the basketball team held on in the end and won with a score of 58-52. Commentary for the game was provided by Seniors Chris Abruzzo and Tom Blum. “I enjoyed the game and thought it would be close. The game brought a huge turn out and the
proceeds went to a great cause,” said Abruzzo. With Quillen’s help and money raised from this game, HHS was able to reach their goal of raising $34,000 for the kids this year. Although this charity event is the first of its kind, Quillen stated, “My hope is that this becomes an annual event. Like winter formal, it would be awesome if someone took over the event next year!” For more, visit us online.
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BY JOHN MILLER and girls swimming, boys ice hockey, and girls basketball all Section Editor __________________________ competed in their sport’s respecBefore every season almost tive State tournament. every high school sports team HHS’s girls swim team routpacks into a room where an ed their competition in the State empty white board waits to be swim meet on March 15-16 held written on. The head coach may at Bucknell University’s natatowalk to the board, without say- rium. The girls beat the runner ing a word, and boldly write the up, North Allegheny, by over word “Goals” in the 100 points and set a center. state record as they The teamaccumulated a mates are grand total of 292 quiet, thinking points. – then the first Individually, Juniors person to Megan Raab and speak says the Madelyn Veith captured words that gold medals. Raab won every team the 100 free-style, along hopes to with two relay gold medals. accomplish Veith took the gold in “Make it to the 50 free. “The 50 States.” free is anybody’s Junior Nick HHS athrace since it’s so Shenberger letics had a short,” said successful Veith, “and w i n t e r it basically sports seacomes down to son. Boys the finish.”
And Veith finished want to reach your goals strong, out touching Wilson’s you need to be 100 perAli Rockett by a mere tenth cent committed.” of a second. Veith also HHS’s boys ice hockey team expressed her gratitude to her also advanced to their State teammates: “I don’t think I tournament called the could have gotten as far as I Flyers Cup. Recently, have in my swimming career if I the team beat didn’t have them to back me up,” she said. The HHS’s boys swim team took the silver medal, falling 33 points behind private school LaSalle College at the State swimming meet. Michigan commit Vinny Tafuto captured gold in the 50 free and the 200 free relays with Austin Doss, Shota Nakano, and Jeremy Bauchwitz. In an interview with PennLive, Tafuto said that he was pleased with winning gold Senior medals in the 50 free and 200 Jeremy free relays but he wants, “to Bauchwitz keep moving forward.” PennLive.com Senior captain Steven Ceneviva said he was proud and grateful to be part of this team. Ceneviva said, “There isn’t half commitment; if you
Dallastown in the regional championship game held at the old Hershey Park Arena. Ice Hockey Captain Senior Luk Devorski said nostalgically the old arena makes him, “nervous, thinking about the student section and huge games played.” The boy’s team lost in the second round of the Flyers cup to Haverford Prep. Lastly, the girl’s basketball team made it to the first round of the State tournament where they lost to the number one seed, Spring-Ford. Senior captain and Sacred Heart University commit Victoria Blackburn said that the season was extremely fun. Everyone had fun with each other both on and off the court. And like any senior departing off to college her final words were, “Have fun and enjoy your time together because it will be over before you know it.” For more, visit us online.
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Freshmen to watch: Spring Girls Lacrosse Coach: Ken Taylor 1.) Lauren Lechleitner, Claire Kondracki, Grace Miller (Left to Right) 2.) “Claire is a sub for varsity and is very versatile, she can play almost any position. Grace brings a lot of good defense skills from basketball, and Lauren has lacrosse experience and can also play a lot of positions,” said Coach Taylor.
Every season we ask the coaches of each sport which freshmen are expected to excel in their sports
1) Who are freshmen that stand out on the team?
Boys Lacrosse Coach: John Schein 1.) Karl VanBlargen 2.) “He has more of the stick skills to play at the high school level now,” said Coach Schein.
2) What makes these athletes stand out? BY ROSIE ANDREWS Staff Writer __________________________________________
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Coach: Nathan Erdman
Coach: Pam Reifinger
Coach: Doug Ruhl
1.) Nate Daugherty and Andrew Han (Left To Right)
1.) Morgan Stapleton, Hannah Ferrara, Makayla Windsor (Left to Right)
2.) “Andrew is an incredibly hard worker, and he helps his team, not just him. Nate has impeccable physical skills that are well-suited for volleyball, and he’s a good team player,” said Coach Erdman.
2.) “Each of their skill sets are above a junior varsity level, and I feel will be able to add value to the varsity squad,” said Coach Reifinger.
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Boys Tennis Coach: Mic Wallace 1.) Harry Blackall, Jacob Jastrzebski, Michael Lewis (Left to Right) 2.) “Jacob is the only freshman to make the varsity team and has a lot of skills. Harry is a quick learner who takes feedback really well. Michael is a superb athlete who is the number one JV player,” said Coach Wallace.
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Senior Nights
Track and Field: Tues. April 30, 3:45 p.m. against Lower Dauphin Boys Lacrosse: Thurs. May 2, 7:00 p.m. against Mechanicsburg May
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2.) “Ryan has a very good sense of the game; he’s very fundamentally sound. He seems to have an understanding of the game past his age. Blake has the physical tools of an upperclassman; he’s big for a freshman. He’s 15 but could pass for a 17 or 18-yearold,” said Coach Ruhl.
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Track and Field
Boys Tennis: Wed. April 17, 3:30 p.m. against Cedar Cliff
Baseball: Fri. Middletown
1.) Ryan Lacoe and Blake Smith (Left to Right)
Coach: Kevin Stover 1.) Rachel Groves, Chris Paynter, Caroline Cotton (Left to Right) 2.) “Rachel has already qualified for Indoor States this season. Caroline and Chris are showing potential during our early season training and time trials,” said Coach Stover.
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Girls Lacrosse: Mon. May 6, 7:00 p.m. against Hempfield Boys Volleyball: Mon. May 6, 5:00 p.m. against Lower Dauphin Softball: Tues. May 7, 7:00 p.m. against Bishop McDevitt Staff/Rosie Andrews
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BY SARAH COLE & LIBBY COLLIER Section Editors _________________________________________________________________________________
March 15 was not like any other Friday night in the town of Hershey, P.a.; it was a very emotional and rewarding evening. Hershey High School held its 20th annual Mini-THON to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund, an organization that helps families who have children diagnosed with cancer both financially and emotionally. HHS Mini-THON was a 12-hour event that lasted from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the gym and cafeteria. In order to attend the event, a minimum donation of $50 was required; however, a larger donation was welcomed. The entire span of the event included many activities such as Zumba, dodge ball, badminton, Wii, karaoke and face painting. There were endless dancing and performances throughout the night including presentations from pediatric cancer patients and doctors. Three HHS students who have dealt with cancer talked at Mini-THON about their struggles and appreciation for everyone’s support. Cole Benovy and David Rivera were two of four patients who spoke about their gratitude and challenges that they encountered throughout their treatment. Senior Jess Scheib stated, “It is really difficult to see some of our close classmates be affected by cancer; I think this made a lot more students participate in Mini-THON this year.” Performances included singing and guitar playing by Alex Shapiro, Mallory Royer and Thomas Blum, singing by Mr. Sterner and Mr. Gessel, Gates 2Morrow (a band including HHS alumni Michael Broda and Chris Weidensaul), singing by Meera Sinha and Jackie Kosoff, a student-led band named White Autumn and another student-led band named Wings to Save. Mr. Gessel said, “We greatly enjoyed performing at Mini-THON; however, it was not our typical venue but it was for the kids!” Alex Shapiro also set up a photography stand to take pictures for one dollar per person, which she donated to the Four Diamonds Fund as well. There was a DJ who performed throughout the entire evening which brought many students to the dance floor and even caused a friendly dance competition between Milton Hershey and HHS students. The outcome of Mini-THON was astonishing to the co-chairs of the Mini-THON event. Senior Jessie Weber mentioned, “We were really trying to reach out to a wider range of students this year, so I’m glad to keep hearing from more people what they thought of it!” Overall, HHS raised $34,124.86 which surpassed the goal of $34,000.00 that the Mini-THON chairs set. The event also attracted 240 HHS students and roughly 100 Milton Hershey School students. Anyone who attended Mini-THON was also treated to free food and refreshments throughout the entire night. Pizza, subs, fruit, candy and a variety of baked goods were available for everyone in attendance. The Mini-Thon crew is hoping for an even more successful turnout next year!
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Meet HHS’s Spring Captains Boys Tennis Kabir Singh (Right): “Not lose!” Elbert Mets (Left): “Winning!”
Boys Track and Field Nate Hamilton (Left): “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s hard work pay off and get personal bests this season.” Eric Cray (Right): “I am most excited to see my teammates perform at a high level this season. I am also looking forward to see how well we stack up against the competition.”
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Girls Track and Field Libby Nolan (Left): “I’m excited for a fun and successful season!” Nicole Sullivan (Right): “I’m excited to make new friends and set new goals!”
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Softball Emily Ferrara: “Personally, I'm most excited to play on the same team as my sister Hannah since its my last year playing high school softball. As a team, I'm hoping we can reach our team goal of making it to districts.”
Every season The Broadcaster highlights the captains of the current sports.
1.What are you most looking forward to this season?
Baseball Eric Marrero: “Definitely April 30 when we play at city island against LD in a night game! But also I'm looking forward to playing in districts. My goals are to make a run in the Mid Penn conference and hopefully win it; also qualify for states!”
2.What are your goals for this season? BY JULIA PRICE Staff Writer __________________________________________ Staff/Julia Price Staff/John Miller
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Volleyball
Girls Lacrosse
Joe Clark (Left): “My goal for the team is to win our third straight Mid Penn title, compete and hopefully win a district title, and make it to the state playoffs.” Steven Onorato (Middle): “I'm most excited about playing with my best friends and teammates for my last high school season.” Justin Wilson (Right): “Getting to play with the team one last time and leading it with my best friends.”
Tom Blum (Left): “My goal for this season is to compete at a high level and come closer as a team. We have a lot of talent this year and potential to go far in the post season.” KC Gentry (Right): “I’m most excited at meeting our team goal of hanging the first volleyball banner for hershey by winning MPCs this season.”
Alyssa Umberger (Right): “I’m most excited to be with the team again and to beat CV!” Libby Collier (Left): “I am most excited about team bonding and having a successful season.” Julia Hennrikus (Middle): “I am excited for reaching our team goal of beating CV and winning MPCs!”
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MLB opening day brings fresh start BY MATTHEW BURNS Staff Writer __________________________ April 1 marks this year’s Major League Baseball’s opening day. Every Major League team is chasing the same goal of making it to the fall classic: The World Series. On Thurs., Feb. 11, 2013, every major league baseball club reported to their team’s spring training camps. Each team plays 36 spring training games. According to the official website of MLB, the main source for baseball news, these games could be played against the National or American League. Also, it could be a split squad game, meaning half of the 40-man roster goes to one place, and the other half plays a home game. However, in spring training the games do not count for, or against a team, and they can end in ties. On opening day, every major league team is allowed to have 40
players. In spring training some are a playoff contender, implying season. Every team deals with players are on the bubble of mak- that the Bourn signing will help injuries, trades, and losses. Each ing the major league team. Spring greatly. team has different ways of dealing training benefits many young playTeams prepare for their hefty with the injuries that occur with ers because it gives them a shot at 162-game seasons, having to deal their players. When a player gets making it in the MLB. If you do with whatever occurs during the hurt and a team does not have a not make the major league club you are designated to a Triple A, Double A or Single A, otherwise known as the minor leagues. Triple A is the level before the MLB, and Single A is where players just drafted would start. The young guys in the ball club use spring training to show off what they can. Players try to impress a scout, a coach or another team. In spring training, teams can trade and sign players. Although throughout the spring the only signing was Michael Bourn. The Cleveland Indians signed Bourn one day after players reported to spring training. On Feb. 12, they AP Images signed Bourn for $48 million. According to Bleacher Report, a Josh Reddick of the Oakland Athletics took a swing. Every MLB baseball news website, the Indians team reported for Spring Training on February 11 to prepare for the upcoming season.
player to fill the absence, they will typically try to sign or trade another player. Fortunately, this spring training there were not many huge injuries. The Los Angeles Dodgers shut down their ace Zack Greinke with elbow issues. “I’m assuming it’s going to be fine and that I’m on track,” Greinke told The Associated Press. The Boston Red Sox placed their long-time designated hitter David Ortiz on the disabled list due to issues with his re-injured Achilles. According to the website Boston Dirt Dog, the Red Sox placed Ortiz on the disabled list on March 5. Ortiz will start the season on the disabled list. Opening day marks a new start for teams. Whatever has happened in the past is in the past. Any heartbreak that has occurred with teams last year is healed. It is a fresh start, a new season. Opening day is here. For more, visit us online.
Myths about cancer debunked BY ALEXIS SMALL Section Editor __________________________ Fact or Fiction: Electronic devices, like cell phones, can cause cancer in the people who use them. Fiction. According to Discovery Health, this is a common myth that people think. In fact, out of 78 HHS students that were questioned, 36 of them got this question wrong. Why is it hard to determine what is a fact from what is a fiction? HHS Junior Zhexi Lu said, “I think that misconceptions about cancer occur because of the media today. There is so much information out there on the web it is hard to determine what is true and what is false.” That is not the only misconception that is often linked with cancer formation. According to the website Cancer Net, people often associate hair dye and antiperspi-
rants as a cause of cancer but this is false. This myth started right before the 1980s when some studies believed that the chemicals in hair dye could be linked to an increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But the unsafe chemicals have long been removed from current hair dye products as well as for antiperspirants. Some people believe that the aluminum found in deodorants are absorbed into the skin that causes a fluctuation in hormone levels which then form cancer. Although aluminum is absorbed in the skin, there has not been enough scientific evidence that deodorants can cause cancer. Another myth that has been generated is that people with cancer should not eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster. According to Mayo Clinic, they believe that this myth started from
a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan. The PET scan uses a small amount of radioactive tracer, typically a form of glucose. The tracer is absorbed by all tissues in the body including cancer cells, which absorbed the tracer at a greater amount. Since the tracer is typically a form of glucose, some people associate the growth of cancer cells with the intake of sugar. Also according to Mayo Clinic, the fact is that all cells including cancer cells depend on blood sugar (glucose) for energy, but consuming sugar will not cause cancer cells to grow. Likewise, having a sugarfree diet will not make cancer cells shrink according to the Mayo Clinic. How can myths about cancer stop? According to Andrew Thompson, a second year medical student at the Penn State Hershey
Medical Center, “Engaging in open and frank conversations with your primary care doctor is a good way to start conquering misconceptions about cancer.” One way to beat cancer myths is to have proper education of the causes of cancer. Some things to stay away from are: smoking, alcohol, sun exposure and limiting the consumption of red meat and animal fat as well as eating fruits and veggies, exercising and getting regularly screened. Thompson said, “Properly educating children about cancer can involve the school, the parents, and the family doctor.” He continued, “Addressing wrong perceptions gained from the internet before they have years to mature will be an effective way to better educate children about cancer.” For more, visit us online.
CANCER MYTHS The Broadcaster surveyed HHS students to see what percent believed common cancer myths. Myth #1: Skin cancer is prevented by applying sunscreen once a day.
74% Myth #2: Household bug spray can cause cancer.
73% Myth #3: In the U.S., the risk from dying from cancer is increasing.
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Eat This Not That: student edition BY OLIVIA MORGAN Managing Editor __________________________ Avocado turkey burger from Ruby Tuesday? 886 calories and 54 grams of fat. Chicken parmesan at Olive Garden? 1,090 calories and 49 grams of fat. Waldorf chicken salad at California Pizza Kitchen? 1,561 calories. These numbers are highlighted on the WebMD review and the popular book series, Eat This, Not That. This series of nutritional books are aimed at helping people make smarter decisions on the food they consume. Not only that, but the book also emphasizes that everything that sounds healthy is not necessarily the best choice. People tend to think that salads and
turkey burgers are healthier options; however, this is not always the case, especially with the restaurant fare underlined above. The books focus on “nutritional sticker shock” as co-author Matt Goulding told WebMD. But, they really want to look at the foods as a whole. “We take into consideration all the nutrients, and in some cases we would choose a full-fat peanut butter over a reduced-fat alternative because we think the 10 calories of savings doesn’t justify the extra five ingredients,” said Goulding. There are many easy changes students can make as well that may help them become healthier people.
Breakfast: Yogurt is always a good option for breakfast according to Business Insider who said it can contain as much as 10 grams of protein. However, some yogurts contain very high levels of sugar (as much as a Coke) and consequently more calories. The official Eat This, Not That website claims that even a switch from Stonyfield Farm Organic fat free chocolate underground (170 calories and 35 grams of sugar) to Breyer’s YoCrunch Light with Oreo pieces (120 calories and 11 grams of sugar) can help. Eat This, Not That also advises trading sweetened yogurts for a plain yogurt with fresh fruit. Snack: Students come home and are hungry from a long day, but
grabbing a bag of chips to nosh on (180 calories and 6 grams of satumay not be the best choice. One rated fats). ounce of chips has 150 calories, Reader’s Digest also stated whereas one cup of popcorn has that focusing on natural sweeteners only 31 calories. This snack can be for desserts is a healthier option. made salty with a low-calorie but- Instead of choosing strawberry ice ter spray and cheese or sweetened cream (500 calories and 16 grams with a sprinkling of cinnamon and of fat) choose one cup of strawbersugar. ries topped with whipped cream Even a small switch from (86 calories and 2 grams of fat). It Cheez-its (160 calories and 8 has the same sweet effect but with grams of fat) to Goldfish (150 calo- a fraction of the calories.The Eat ries and 6 grams of fat) can make a This, Not That phenomenon raises difference. many valid points about nutrition. Dessert: At the end of a long It emphasizes simple switches that day students may turn to sugar and help cut out unnecessary calories, fat-laden foods to give them that fat and sugar while still allowing sweet fix. Make an easy switch people to find something that will from Klondike Oreo Bars (250 satisfy their taste-buds. calories and 11 grams of saturated fats) to Snickers Ice Cream Bars For more, visit us online.
College decisions: Does where you go matter? BY ALEX SHAPIRO Editor _________________________ Financial stability, a comfortable home and an admirable job. In the United States, these factors spell success. The longing for future success is what causes our generation to work ourselves to the bone, skipping hours of sleep and biting our nails down to dust in the process. We throw ourselves into anything that will make us shine on college applications to ensure our acceptance into top tier schools. But how much does the prestige of our college dictate our success? An issue that many students struggle with is cost versus quality. If a student is accepted into two colleges, one low cost state school and one expensive private school, which school should they choose and how much discrepancy in “success” will they experience as a result of this decision? Will the name and reputation of the school one attends really be a deciding factor in their ability to attain a high salary job? Though there are people that are famous for their wealth and success that did not attend college, such as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, their success stories are exceptions to the rule. According to U.S. News,
program they are wishing to study in. For instance, a student that is interested in pursuing a career in the arts may find more success at an art school than at a liberal arts school, even if it has a prestigious reputation.
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“If one takes advantage of every opportunity they are presented with in college, regardless of that college’s reputation, they will set themselves up for future success.” _________________________
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The quality of one’s education plays an important part in their overall success. On average, people that earn a professional degree are more likely to succeed than somebody who only has a high school diploma or and associate’s degree.
people that earn a professional degree earn an average of $1,735 weekly compared to $1,300 for master’s degrees, $785 for an
associates and $652 for a high school diploma. However, attending a prestigious university does not guaran-
tee a high salary. A student should consider not simply the strength of the university overall but the strength of the particular
A university that has national recognition does not guarantee that every student in attendance will thrive. College is what each individual makes it, and if one takes advantage of every opportunity they are presented with in college, regardless of that college’s reputation, they will set themselves up for future success. Every college can provide unique tools to provide a higher quality education.
Reduce, reuse and recycle BY ERIKA HUFFORD Staff Writer ________________________________________ Going green is the new big thing; whether trying to reduce one’s “carbon footprint” or stop or slow global warming, everyone wants to save the planet. That is why in almost every HHS classroom, one can find both a trash can and a recycling bin. However, the rumor around HHS is that the recycling bins may actually be a waste. Many people are spreading the word that even though there are numerous recycling bins around HHS, all the trash actually ends up together at the end of the day. If that is true, why even have the recycling bins? After an exploration of the high school, or even just a few rooms, it becomes quite obvious that most of the things thrown into the recycling bins are not actually recyclable items. Things such as gum and granola bars are thrown in recycling bins without even thinking about it. The fact is, it is not the janitor’s job to pick through everything in the recycling bins and trash cans to see what goes in each and put trash in the right place. When students place non-recyclable items in the recycling bin, it eliminates the possibility of even trying to recycle.
Also, the bottle drop bins in the cafeteria often times are no longer recyclable by the end of the day because students put non-recyclable items into the bins. HHS students a lot of times disregard whether or not something being thrown away is or is not a recyclable item. Because of this, recycling becomes almost impossible at HHS. Sure, the idea of recycling and helping to save the planet is a good concept to promote. However, the reality is, most students do not know how to properly recycle or do not take the time to try. Even though recycling bins are in almost every classroom in HHS, most papers and actually recyclable items are thrown into the normal trash. Maybe it is because most students do not think the school really recycles or maybe students do not have the time to sort out which trash goes where. Because of this, the majority of the time the recycling ends up being part of the trash. So when thinking about whether or not the school recycles, instead students should make sure what they are putting into the recycling bin is actually recyclable. AP Images
Recently, there have been rumors regarding our school’s recycling program. When students place non-recyclable items in the blue bins, the materials cannot be recycled.
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Mississippi ratifies 13th Amendment nearly 150 years late BY KATHERINE BRAVACOS Online Editor __________________________ In 1865, three-fourths of the states voted to approve the 13th Amendment. The 13th amendment outlaws slavery. Once the bill passed, northern states quickly ratified it. However, the southern states were not happy about the new amendment. Kentucky ratified the amendment in 1976, and Mississippi just ratified the 13th Amendment on Feb. 7, 2013. So why did this take 148 years to pass the law banning slavery? Well, in 1865 when the states first voted on the bill, the three-fourths ruling meant that the bill was able to become a law. Since Mississippi was a southern state, it initially rejected the bill. In 1995, Mississippi voted to ratify the amendment, except the state forgot to notify the U.S. Archivist to make it official.
Just a minor mistake, right? After viewing the academy award winning movie Lincoln, Dr. Ranjan, a University of Mississippi Medical Center professor, was curious as to what happened when the states voted on the 13th Amendment, reported The Reflector. He was the one who discovered that the amendment had not been officially ratified. Upon learning this, he made a couple of calls to state officials and the rest is Mississippi history. However, he still never uncovered why the bill did not become official. How can something like this go unnoticed for so many years? It is truly sad that Mississippi did not take care of this earlier. According to the United States Census, Mississippi is 37 percent African American, which is also the highest African American population in the United States. So why would most of the U.S. African American population live
in a state that technically allowed slavery? Today owning slaves is still against federal laws. Even though states can govern themselves, they cannot break any federal laws. Since Mississippi chose not to ratify the 13th Amendment in 1865, they still could not own slaves because owning slaves is a federal law. Looking back, ratifying the law in 2013, versus 1865, really did not make too much of a difference in the status of slavery in Mississippi. Even though they did not break any laws, Mississippi was going against the Constitution for so many years by not making the bill official in their state. The United States of America is also known as the AP Images “land of liberty,” the land where It took nearly 150 years after the original amendment was all men are supposed to be made approved for Mississippi to ratify the Amendment. 37 percent of equal. Mississippi’s population is African American, giving it the highFor more, visit us online.
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New pope sets much-needed precedent BY JEREMY BAUCHWITZ Online Editor __________________________ On March 13, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, and much of the world waited in eager anticipation of news of who the next leader of the Catholic Church would be. The new pope, Francis I of Argentina, is known for his advocacy for the poor and was immediately heralded as an excellent choice; yet amidst all the fanfare of Pope Francis’ election, it seems that many have forgotten the reason he was even up for election -that is because his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, resigned on Feb. 11 citing his advanced age and failing health, the first time a pope has stepped down in 600 years. Because of the rarity of the event, much controversy has surrounded Benedict and his choice to resign from the papacy. Though he stated in a public address from the Vatican on Feb. 11 that he came “to the certainty that [his] strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry,” many critics question whether this move, which could set a precedent for future popes to step down at their discretion rather than serving for life, was the right choice. Such a standard, they argue, could lead to destabilization within the Church; however, Benedict ultimately made the right move, as his decision will allow future popes to always be held accountable for any inappropriate actions throughout the ranks of the Church. One particularly vocal critic of the Pope Benedict’s resignation is the Archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan. As Dolan explains in an interview with The New York Times, Benedict’s decision could potentially lead to a “polling process” in the Vatican, in which the pope’s
every move is constantly scrutinized and any misstep could lead to pressure on him to resign. This could lead to the pope making rash decisions with wide-ranging economic and political consequences in order to protect his position, rather than making the tough choices required of the leader of 1.2 billion people. However, while critics like Dolan and many other prominent religious figures are correct in pointing out that the pope’s actions will be more closely examined, they seem to miss the mark in identifying the consequences of such a practice. Rather than focusing on the potential political dangers to the pope, critics of Benedict should examine how his followers will be affected. Specifically, this precedent will have the effect of forcing popes in the future to make decisions based on what is right and just, not what is politically beneficial or what is easiest to do. The pope himself is not a God, but rather is a head of state; and, like any head of state, he should not have absolute say over his people. If he makes a decision that is detrimental to his followers, then he ought to be held accountable for it, just as any prime minister or president would be. The outcome here is not that the pope will become offended by the auditing of his actions and the Church will descend into turmoil. No, the real consequence of Pope Benedict’s resignation is that the pope will no longer be able to hide behind his office and make decisions that can unfairly harm others. The most prominent example of how this might affect Catholics is in the sex abuse scandal that has plagued the Church in recent years. According to The New York Times article “Memo to Pope Described Transfer of Pedophile Priest,” Benedict and
other Church leaders have been accused of moving priests who allegedly molested young boys to other parishes in order to avoid prosecution and to cover up the scandals. Now that popes can be pressured to resign, it is much more likely that they would be inclined to end the practice of covering up sexual assaults in the Church. Furthermore, some say that allowing the pope to resign will provide an out for popes forced to make unwanted, controversial decisions. For instance, according to The Christian Post, Benedict has been accused of stepping down because of the “VatiLeaks” scandal, in which his butler, Paolo Gabriele, leaked many of his personal documents to Italian journalist
Gianluigi Nuzzi, who then published them. The memos, published in January of 2012, described several embarrassing financial scandals and revealed a string of factual fighting in the Vatican. While the publication of these documents may have provided a further stimulus for Benedict to resign, it certainly was not the only factor in his decision to do so. As The Huffington Post explained, there have been several signs of Benedict’s impending resignation, going as far back as 2005 (well before the VatiLeaks scandal). For example, in his 2010 book Light of the World, Pope Benedict explained, “if a pope clearly realizes that he is no longer physically, psychologi-
cally and spiritually capable of handling the duties of his office, then he has a right, and under some circumstances, also an obligation to resign." Clearly, Benedict had been planning to step down eventually. By doing so, he once again demonstrated the benefit that a precedent of papal resignation provides: popes who are no longer fit to lead the Church, be it due to physical ailment or to poor decision making, would now be expected to step down, leading the way for a new, more qualified pope. This would have the direct benefit of ensuring that Catholics always have the best man for the job, and that the Church will continue to operate properly, the ultimate aim for the Vatican.
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After the recent resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the vote for the new pope took place until a new pope was selected on March 13 in the Sistine Chapel. The newly elected pope, Pope Francis I of Argentina, has made some changes to the way things have been done in the past.
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With prom season comes fad diets BY GRACE HAGAN Managing Editor _________________________ Things to do before Prom: Get a date. Get a dress. Get thin? In recent years, high school Prom seasons have become synonymous with fad diets as students rush to slim down to look picture-perfect by May. However, many of these diets contain hidden health dangers and prove to be ineffective. Some of the most popular Prom season fad diets among teens include the South Beach Diet, the Dukan Diet and the Atkins Diet, according to the website, Steroidology. SOUTH BEACH DIET The South Beach Diet is divided into three stages. Stage one spans 14 days and according to the Health and Fitness Times, bans dieters from consuming rice, bread, potatoes, pasta, fruit and all alcoholic beverages. Stage two continues for as long as the dieter wishes to lose weight, and it slowly reintroduces carbohydrates and allows the consumption of fruit. Lastly, stage three lasts for life and challenges the dieter to consume regular food items in normal portions.
tein as he or she pleases, however the dieter is restricted to a tablespoon and a half of oat bran and a liter and a half of water daily. In phase one, dieters also select from 72 lean meats, fish, poultry and eggs. Phase two, also known as the “cruise” phase, allows the dieter to choose unlimitedly from 28 non-starchy vegetables every two days in addition to the daily “core diet” of unlimited lean protein. Next, phase three, denoted as the “consolidation” phase, adds in unlimited vegetables to the already unlimited lean protein allowance. Dukan dieters in stage three can add in “one piece of low-sugar fruit, two slices of whole-grain bread and one portion of hard cheese,” explained WebMD. One to two servings of “starchy” foods are allowed per week in this phase. The fourth and final Dukan phase revolves around the idea of a lifetime commitment. In his book, The Dukan Diet, Dukan states that if the dieters strictly follow phase one of the Dukan Diet once a week, eat three tablespoons of oat bran daily and walk for 20 minutes daily, dieters should be able to maintain their goal weight.
THE DUKAN DIET The Dukan Diet has long been popular in France, WebMD explains, but is now gaining popularity in the U.S. French physician Pierre Dukan created the high-protein, lowcalorie diet over a decade ago, and he divided the diet into four phases. Phase one allows the dieter to eat as much lean pro-
THE ATKINS DIET The Atkins Diet is quite arguably the most controversial of these three fad diets. It drastically reduces carbohydrate consumption to the point that the body goes into a state of ketosis. Ketosis, defined Medical News Today, occurs when the body burns its own fat for fuel. For the Atkins Diet, the
body’s fat stores become a primary energy source. The main focus is not on the quantity of food on the plate but rather on what food is on the plate. Carbohydrate consumption is discouraged, as the diet’s aim is to change the body’s metabolism from metabolizing glucose as energy to using stored body fat as energy. To do so, the Atkins Diet bans refined sugar, milk, white rice and white flour, according to WebMD. And later, while the carbohydrate allowance is increased, the food previously listed is forever banned for the Atkins dieter. THE REALITY All three of these fad diets, though varying in their severity, can be dangerous to the health of high school teenagers. The body requires healthy nutrition that, according to The Livestrong Foundation, includes protein, carbohydrates, healthy fat, water, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Many of these and other fad diets popular around Prom time either partially or completely cut out these necessary dietary staples. A popular common denominator among fad diets is low calorie value— but the body needs calories. Calories are energy, and the math is simple enough. Low calories, low energy. Often times during dieting the body is deprived of the appropriate number of calories, resulting in a deterioration of metabolic rates. The body goes into survival mode, dramatically reducing an individual’s metabolism.
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Fad diets, like the Atkins and Dukan diets, can be dangerous to the body. Many fad diets cut out necessary dietary staples like carbohydrates or fruits.
This is where the chronic problem of skipping breakfast comes in. Many high school students skip the most important meal of the day in an attempt to cut calories wherever they can. But often these fad diets backfire and the body, still in survival mode, tries to hold on to all of the fat stores that the body has— resulting in weight gain. In reality, The Livestrong Foundation explains, the body’s metabolism needs an early kickstart… something only a yummy, healthy breakfast can do. Without a hearty bowl of steel cut oatmeal and fruit or some scrambled eggs and whole-wheat toast, metabolism will begin to slow down as the body prepares to save energy. This Prom season, do not make the mistake that so many high schoolers around the country make every year. Remember to kick-start your metabolism with a wholesome breakfast. Eat a balanced diet consisting of an array of bright colors and encompassing all of the major food groups. Include protein and carbohydrates in every meal. The key is moderation— complete elimination of a food or food group is often ineffective and dangerous. By sampling using common sense and a few health class facts, high schoolers will be able get the proper nutrition they need, look healthy for Prom pictures and have the energy to dance into the wee hours of the morning.
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New English courses are a positive addition to HHS BY LINDSAY KARLI Editor __________________________ Media Studies, Multicultural Literature, Film Studies and The Hero’s Journey. Believe it or not, these are English courses that could be appearing on your schedule in the coming year. I firmly believe that the addition of these courses is good for various reasons. First of all, these courses are made up of interesting topics. According to the Hershey High School Course Selection Guide, Media Studies includes the examination of entertainment and focuses on what effects the media may have on the public. Multicultural Literature focuses on the experiences of groups from diverse backgrounds and the challenges these groups have faced in defining themselves in America. Film Studies works to challenge students to deepen their understanding of film and literature while The Hero’s Journey course works to analyze and reflect upon heroes’ journey in contemporary fiction
and non-fiction. The second reason that I believe these courses are a good addition to the English department is because they are completely focused on specifics. If students have an interest in any one of these topics, they will be able to study them more closely and gain more knowledge regarding them. Lastly, these options are a positive addition because they each deal with the further understanding of literature but apply it to the real world more than any other English class. Plus, the application of their knowledge can more easily be identified because they deal with cultural studies more than the Advanced Placement courses. Next year’s juniors will have four new options for courses when they become seniors the following year. While I believe the classes are a good alternate to the already established English department, I believe that there are also a few negatives. One negative aspect regarding these new courses is
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that they are all college preparatory and there is no way to continue taking the honors route unless you take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition course as a junior or Advanced Placement English Literature as a senior.
Additionally, because the curriculum did not include these classes prior to this coming year, students do not know what to expect as far as projects, tests or grades. All in all, I believe that these new classes are a good
addition to the English department and build on interesting topics that work to focus on specifics for eleventh and twelfth grade students in the coming year. For more, visit us online.
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Classical literature holds merit in modern world BY ISABEL BERGEY Staff Writer __________________________ What is the first thing all high school students do when their English teacher hands out a piece of classical literature? Yes, groan. Students think of the complicated sentence structure and old fashioned diction, dreading the weekend before it is due, when they actually will read it. Through many years of school and many mandatory reading assignments how many modern novels – besides The Hunger Games – were students required to read? Not many, and there is a reason for that. Classical literature, like William Shakespeare and T. S. Eliot, yield a better outcome in both academics and everyday life outside of high school. According to Professor Davis, an English professor at Liverpool University, classical literature produces more brain activity than modern stories.
Davis conducted an experiment in which the brains of volunteers were monitored while reading Shakespearean pieces and then modern versions of the same text; these were similar to the modern versions found on Sparknotes. His evidence found that everyone exhibited higher brain activity when reading the classical pieces as opposed to the modern. The unusual words and new phrases or structure found in Shakespeare’s work created jumps in his data; these jumps showed more knowledge is gained through classical literature when compared to the same story in modern words. Reading classical literature will help students in the reading portion of the SATs, often the area that receives the lowest score. It will also help in college years, where more outof-class analysis of books will be expected. In addition to classical literature boosting a students’ academic success, Davis also
proved that the increase in brain activity would stimulate new thoughts and connections. When he evaluated the effect of reading old poetry, he noticed that it directly corresponded with the part of the brain responsible for reflecting and learning from prior experiences. Both of these affect people throughout their entire lives. Furthermore, the classics also shine light on themes that connect humans together. The problems faced throughout these novels are universal and can be felt by the majority of people, creating a connection that some modern texts simply do not have. So next time the book assigned is written by an author who is long, long gone, think before groaning. Regardless of whether the novel will be liked by all, there is merit in reading it; AP Images there is no doubt that it will Novels like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain are play a part in everybody’s life, required for students. Classical literature has actually proven to prohelping not only in college but duce brain activity more than modern stories. also years later.
Staying silent or speaking out? BY MICHAELA PRESCOTT Staff Writer _________________________ According to The Merriam Webster Dictionary, the right of people to express their opinions publicly without governmental interference, subject to the laws against libel, incitement to violence or rebellion, is the definition of freedom of speech. For some, the definition of these three words is non-existent. These three words hold the power to dictate how an entire country works and operates, and without them how an entire country can become corrupt and oppressive. According to The Bill of Rights, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. This monumental achievement changed how the
U.S. would be governed and how her citizens would forever live their lives. Many take for granted the fact that in this country no one will be unjustly thrust into jail or killed if they speak their mind or publically oppose the government to try to bring about change. In fact, Americans have the freedom to do much more than that. The realization, however, needs to be made that there are still plenty of nations in our world today who cannot because their government does not promote the freedom of speech; more accurately, they restrict it. People in these countries live in anxiety and fear of letting their thoughts be heard and would not dream of speaking out against the government that holds total and absolute control. Awareness will elicit change; it is key to helping these countries. By spreading the word and letting those with free voices be heard, the possibility of freedom for those
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The freedom of speech that Americans use on a daily basis is not prominent in other countries like North Korea. This censorship prohibits the people in such countries from having their thoughts heard.
without a voice can only become greater. Of these countries, North Korea, according to the website Freedom Press, remains one of the most repressive media and speech environments in the world. The one-party government owns all media, controls communication and limits all ability for their citizens to access information. With a government taking away the voices of its people and rendering them unable to speak their mind, it only relinquishes the possibility to evolve their government and country for the better. Lives are ended because of an attempt to speak out for a belief, or against North Korea’s dictatorship. Punishments range from hard labor, prison sentences, to the death penalty. The 24 million people who live in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are now ruled under Kim Joung-un, who continues to rule as an oppressive dictator. Freedom of speech should be the premise of a country’s government; it is essential to the success and vital to the happiness of the people. Without this basic right, governing bodies cannot hope to achieve unity and dissolve the imminent conclusion of a revolt. According to Amnesty International, 72-year-old, Mam Sonando was the owner of a radio station in Cambodia and was convicted and sentenced to jail in October of 2012 on charges of “insurrection.” Insurrection is an act of rebellion or rising in revolt. However, this sentence
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A man held up a sign, as well as American flags, in order to show his opinion on the freedom of speech. He stood at a public ralley supporting Cuban Andrés Carrión Álvarez while yelling “Freedom” during a public event.
was repudiated and after eight months behind bars he was released. This proves that while situations are grave and worsening in countries like North Korea, in others, steps in the right direction are being taken. In Cambodia, the decision to dissolve a prison sentence of 20 years has proven that countries can and are moving toward freedom of speech. Similarly, recently in Cuba, Andrés Carrión Álvarez, a government critic, was released from prison. His charge: public disorder. What Cuba constituted as disorder was Álvarez shouting “freedom” and “down with communism.” Although both men should
never have been imprisoned in the first place, these two cases are opening the door to change within these countries. The steps that these governments are taking to relinquish even the smallest of sentences in which citizens are imprisoned due to speaking against them are helping to resolve the worldwide issue of the lack of freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is vital to evolution and change, and through change comes positive progression and the betterment of nations.
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Mr. Hershey pageant helps out Four Diamonds BY HAYLEY KARPER Editor ___________________________ Strutting their stuff on Tues., March 12 were 11 of Hershey High School’s juniors and seniors for the first annual Mr. Hershey pageant in the HHS cafeteria. The winner was determined by the contestant who received the most money in their can during the pageant; the money was all donated to Mini-THON. fosterthepeople.com Junior and senior contestants included Elbert Mets, Matt Quillen, Tim Gette, Umer Qureshi, Brandon Gonzalez, Dom Giovanniello, Jesse Campbell, John Luderitz, David Leitzell, Zack Drayer and Jake Giffin. The pageant consisted of three different portions: formal wear, swimsuit/ Hawaiian shirt and question time. Each of the boys walked down the catwalk, constructed by Mini-THON committee chairs, with one of the four Four Diamonds kids present: Kaitlyn, Lane, Emily or Gabriel. Seeing the kidscoldplay.com added an extra smile and brought more pep to the crowd.
At the end of the swimsuit/ Hawaiian shirt walk, each boy, along with the kids, were asked questions by one of the three MC’s of the evening: Juniors Levi Dillon, Maddy Veith and Myra Qureshi. The questions ranged from “Who is your celebrity crush?” to “What kind of shampoo do you use?” All of the answers given got the crowd cheering, laughing or shaking their heads. Junior Kate Wenner, who was one of the head MiniTHON chairs and in charge of the evening’s festivities, was thoroughly surprised with the whole night. “The great turnout from the people, vast number of boys that signed up for it and the great volunteers that helped out [surprised me most]. It was awesome,” said Wenner. At intermission, pageant goers could buy baked goods or crafts from tables in the front. In the back of the cafeteria were 11 cans, one for each boy, for everyone to vote for who would become the first Mr. Hershey. After the Mini-THON chairs counted all the money,
the crowning started. Each of the Four Diamonds kids got a pink, sparkly crown and their own walk down the catwalk. After the kids walked, Junior Alex Shapiro gave all the boys a sash as they lined up on the catwalk. Wenner announced that third place went to Senior John Luderitz, who received $59.50, and second place went to Junior Brandon Gonzalez, who received $79. Finally came the moment all had been waiting for; Mr. Hershey was going to be announced. The very first Mr. Hershey 2013 went to Senior Tim Gette, who received $146. “[I would like to thank] all the beautiful men up here and my mom who probably put all the money in there,” said Gette. The first ever Mr. Hershey pageant raised a grand total of $724, a great contribution to Mini-THON’s goal of $34,000. For more, visit us online.
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Kaitlyn took the stage in the first annual Mr. Hershey Pageant. The Pageant was orchestrated by Hershey’s Mini-THON chair members as a fundraiser for the Hershey High Mini-THON.
Summer concerts heat up Hershey BY OLIVIA BRUGGEMEIER Section Editor __________________________ The warm weather is rolling in and summer break is on the minds of many HHS students. Being a tourist town, it is hard to be bored this summer with the amusement park, pools, and chocolate AP factory. Images However, if you are looking to ‘spice up’ your summer, have no fear! The Hersheypark Stadium has announced some sizzling summer concerts that will be sure to satisfy a variety of ages and likes.
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July 13 Dave Matthews Band- It was a happy day for the “DMB family” when the band announced another summer of touring starting on May 17. Even those who are not die-hard Dave Matthews fans love the band in concert because of the unique “jazz funk mixed with some rock” style, according to All Voices a music news site. July 19 Victoria Justice- The Nickelodeon star begins her summer Here’s 2 Us tour on June 19 and goes until August hitting over 30 cities, Hershey being one of them!
August 4 Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z- Making the announcement via Jay-Z’s website, the Legends of the Summer tour is set to being in July and only hit 12 cities. Hershey has some great company being one of the stops along with Yankee Stadium in New York and Soldier Field in Chicago, to name a few. August 10 Jason Aldean- The country singer will begin his 2013 Night Train tour this March and will continue until the end of August. Country
stars Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett will also be on the tour with Aldean. August 14 Matchbox 20- The rock band will begin its summer tour with the Goo Goo Dolls this June and hit over 40 stops all across North America, starting in New Hampshire. Hershey will be one of the last three stops on their tour...saving the best for last!
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Which concert are you most excited for?
I’m really excited for Jay-z and Justin Timberlake because it is guaranteed to be awesome since they are only going to twelve stops. And Justin is kind of cute! -Freshman Grace Miller
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ARTIST PROFILE: Valerie Bernstein BY CAROLINE CUNFER Section Editor ________________________________ Valerie Bernstein is the first to admit that she was not a naturally gifted artist at birth and had her fair share of not-so-great childhood drawings before she refined her skills later on. It was not until middle school art class that Bernstein began to truly evolve as an artist, uncovering her own style and talent and love for the field. “School taught me a lot of technique,” Bernstein explained. A self-proclaimed perfectionist when it comes to art, Bernstein works hard to fine-tune her art projects until she is completely happy with the outcome. “I pay a lot of attention to details in everything I do,” Bernstein stated. She attributes much of her technique and knowledge of art to HHS Art teacher Naomi Brought, by whom Bernstein was instructed for three years. “She knows my style,” Bernstein explained. Through her four years of art training at HHS, Bernstein has dabbled in various facets of art, including drawing, painting, clay and multimedia. As a junior, she took the 2D art class, which was “the best because we learned a lot of new things, not just technique,” Bernstein confessed. One of her favorite projects from 2D was batik, a technique using wax to dye muslin cloth. Bernstein found inspiration for her batik proj-
deriving inspiration from household items or objects that she has a certain attachment to. “Sometimes I try to put movie references or pop culture references into my art,” she explained. Bernstein adds a personalized flair to her pieces which sets them apart, an example being her self portrait where she placed herself in front of Luke’s Diner, a coffee shop on the TV series Gilmore Girls. ___________________________________
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Bernstein makes art with everyday household items. One of her most prized pieces is her hand painted peacock feather TOMS.
ect from a wooden elephant trinket that her aunt had brought back from Thailand and recreated it on muslin using wax melted in crock pots to paint on the design, filling it in with ink. Bernstein also enjoys experimenting with watercolors, colored pencils, different forms of multimedia. As far as her style, Bernstein could be described as crafty. One of her favorite pieces of art is a pair of TOMS that she painted with peacock feathers. Instead of working on large-scale projects to hang on a wall, Bernstein prefers making use of her artwork,
M USIC P ROFILE : Brady Hummel BY JULIANA GABBAY Section Editor ____________________________________ Since early childhood, when Brady Hummel would hear his mother’s piano playing, he has expressed an interest in music and incorporated it into his life. In fourth grade, Hummel began playing the trombone in the elementary school band. “It was just the thing to do in elementary school,” laughed Hummel. Kids were encouraged to play an instrument in elementary school and many have since stuck with the instrument they began with almost 10 years later, like Hummel. Since then, he has participated in the school band’s wind symphony. However, Hummel has another musical interest: guitar. He
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Hummel has been interested in music since early childhood. Currently, he participates in the HHS jazz band, where he plays guitar.
started to teach himself how to play in freshmen year and worked at it for a year and a half. It started with classical and jazz lessons, so he could learn different ways to play guitar. Guitar is the preferred instrument over trombone, according to Hummel. Stemming from his love of guitar, Hummel decided to join the high school jazz band in sophomore year. He has played guitar in the pit orchestra for the musical for the past three years. Through jazz band, Hummel was able to get involved in jazz combo, that has now morphed into the group Rombo, which plays both rock and jazz sets at various events. It meets outside of school and also has practices over the summer. The members of Rombo include Seniors David Rosenwasser (guitar), Pradyuman Kodavatiganti (bass), and Coleman Lidle (drums). Rombo has done rock sets at Mini-THON for the past two years and Nexus Arts Night, along with jazz sets at Hershey High School’s Jazz Night. The group is now trying to expand to playing at private parties, instead of just sticking to school performances. “[Music] is a great way to release. It covers a lot of stuff you don’t get in the classroom, and it’s a lot of fun,” said Hummel. In the future, music will still play some role in Hummel’s life. “I will probably do jazz combo in college, but don’t plan on playing trombone after I graduate, just guitar,” said Hummel. He loves listening to music in general, and is interested in a wide range of different genres including indie rock pop, 60s folk rock, and jazz classical. He plays all different genres on guitar as well. Next year, Hummel will be attending Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. and is currently thinking of majoring in sociology. Music was a large component of Hummel’s high school career and will most likely still play a small part in his future endeavors.
Senior Valerie Bernstein ___________________________________ “I need inspiration,” Bernstein said of her proneness to incorporate her interests into her art. “I just kind of do what I want, I feel like it’s more creative that way.” Her artist inspiration? Bernstein has a true love for Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s theatrical style and elegant depiction of Parisian nightlife. She also gets a sort of artistic energy from her father who enjoyed art as a teenager. Bernstein keeps one of his old sketchbooks and sometimes carries a bag he took an artistic license to. “He was kind of alternative as a teenager,” Bernstein said laughing about the faded bag. Bernstein also
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The inspiration for Bernstein’s art comes from various items that mean something to her. Bernstein used a wooden elephant trinket from Thailand as the basis for a school art project.
admires the illusions of MC Escher, and Andy Warhol’s iconic pop-art. Although Bernstein may not see an art career in her future, she nevertheless desires to always have art as a creative outlet for the rest of her life. “I won’t do a canvas, but maybe I’ll paint a pair of TOMS or do crafty things,” she shared. Bernstein’s inspired and relaxed approach to art is covetable, and her love of creating will no doubt continue to foster an innovative and visionary spirit wherever life takes her.
A THLETE P ROFILE : Megan Synder BY KELLY GARRISON Online Editor __________________________________ Senior Megan Snyder yearned to make new friends and get involved at Derry Township after she moved in seventh grade to Hershey. Lacrosse was the medium to attain these ambitions. Once Snyder tried lacrosse, she immediately loved and decided to continue playing ever since. She was drawn to lacrosse because of its ability to concentrate and focus her energy into a single activity. “It's a relief to go and forget about school stress for a few hours after school and just play your heart out.” Snyder will demonstrate her passion for lacrosse as she takes the field again this spring during the HHS lacrosse season as an offen-
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Synder was first attracted to lacrosse because of the opportunity to make new friends and to release stress. She will continue to play lacrosse at Duke University.
sive attack. Before the season began, she worked out and played as much as possible in order to prepare for the rigor and demands of lacrosse. With victory as motivation for the season, Snyder sets high goals including Mid Penn Championships, district, and states. The importance of the team bond is reflected not only in her words but her qualities as a lacrosse player. Snyder acknowledges that she puts the team above individual gain, and she possesses the ability to be level headed. “I have learned [from lacrosse] that individual accomplishments don't mean anything without the team,” said Snyder. In Snyder’s eyes, teamwork is the key ingredient to success. “I think teamwork is important because individuals can't carry a team,” said Snyder. “We rely on each other so much, and because of teamwork I know that my teammates have my back no matter what.” Snyder looks forward to the bus rides back from winning games this season because the rides are “the best time to bond with your team and have a good time.” In Snyder’s eyes, the coaches as well as the players are the components of lacrosse that make the game enjoyable. Snyder describes every coach as a piece to the team’s framework, each with their goals giving the players something more to learn. The players that have impacted Snyder the most are her fellow senior teammates. “Some of us (the seniors) have played together since middle school, so we are all very close,” said Snyder. While this is Snyder’s last year of high school lacrosse, she hopes to play in the future. Snyder will attend Duke University where she will continue to play lacrosse as she intends to join a club team. The end of the season will not only mark the end of another unforgettable season, but the end of her high school days. “At the end of the high school season, I think I'll be in shock! It's crazy to think that I'll be graduating this year, and I'm definitely going to miss everyone,” said Snyder.
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Goat videos take the web by storm BY BECKIE PRESTON Staff Writer _________________________ After the Harlem Shake shook America, the next big thing has come: goat videos. America has seen the Harlem shake, Gangnam Style and Rebecca Black singing “Friday,” but now screaming goats have taken the hearts of millions. Over five million viewers have watched the goat videos that have seemingly taken over YouTube. _________________________
“They are the funniest things on YouTube, and I die laughing every time I watch them.” Junior Millie Levin _________________________ It all started when goats were yelling like humans, but then goats began screaming in Taylor Swift music videos. In the song “I Knew You Were
Trouble,” a goat will scream in place of a line in the chorus, emitting a high pitch yell. Swift has been the main artist who has been affected by these videos. Some uploads on YouTube have even been renamed to “I Knew You Were a Goat” in reference to the song title. This video has surpassed over one million views and has become an outlet for many other goat videos that have hit YouTube. Other songs have been created into a goat remix including, Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Justin Bieber’s “Baby,” Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away,” Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the USA,” Maroon 5’s “She Will be Loved,” and many others. The website NJ stated that in place of a high point in a song's chorus, a normal music video cuts to a goat that seems to be bleating but is actually emitting a high-pitched human scream. A girly human scream. The views these videos have received are not far behind the six million views the original Harlem Shake video achieved. But now, the videos have gone one step further. When all has been heard of goats screaming
like humans a video has surfaced of humans screaming like goats screaming like humans. In just the first week of the video aired by Sketch Troupe Old Payphone, 325,000 views accumulated. That is more than a quarter of a million people watching humans scream like goats who are screaming like humans. The screaming goats have even made it into the hearts of Hershey High School students. Junior Millie Levin said, “They are the funniest things on YouTube, and I die laughing every time I watch them.” The popularity of these videos can be seen in between classes with YouTube pulled up on students’ phones. Screaming goats have become an important part of a lot of people’s lives. The goat videos have taken the hearts of many Americans and will continue to be the source of laughter over the internet. Even from Americans planking everywhere, Gangnam Style, and the Harlem Shake being featured virally on YouTube, the famous screaming goats will continue to have their time in the spotlight.
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Many famous singers have had their songs “goated.” Among these singers are pictured above (clockwise from top left) Adele, Katy Perry, Whitney Houston and Taio Cruz. Other popular singers that have been “goated” are Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
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Movies help in giving life to the written word BY EMMA HETRICK The Catcher in the Rye has yet to be made into a successful Editor film. _________________________ Today, many of the bestThere are also timeless stoselling movies take their storyries that resonate with audiline from books. There is the ences again and again. theory that no story is original Shakespeare’s plays; Charles anymore, that all novels, Dickens novels, especially A movies, and plays share comChristmas Carol; and the monalities with the classics. Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Although the allusions to clasArthur Conan Doyle have each sics are not always so blatantly respectively had dozens of film obvious as a direct book to adaptations. video adaptation, time and There have been modern again we see the same plotlines adaptations such as the 90’s and archetypes on screen. A film The Ten Things I Hate recent example of this was last About You, fittingly titled as it summer’s blockbuster, The was based off of Shakespeare’s Dark Knight Rises; it was par“The Taming of the Shrew,” as tially based on Charles well as faithful revivals, including the 2005 version of Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities and well as multiple comic Oliver Twist, adapted from the books. While some movies Dickens novel. Every few years remain true to their source there is a director who wants to material, others resemble their convey his or her own take of Staff/Emma Hetrick paperback counterparts only in Many popular books such as the Time Traveler’s Wife and the Harry Potter series have been made into these stories. They provide a name. And the popularity of a movies. However the fans of the novels often fear the books being made into the movies because it might new medium for modern generbook or book series doesn’t not live up to what they imagine. ations to experience classic necessarily guarantee a boxcharacters. office smash. Books provide an escape acters and small plot lines they figure that out they can that work well in books are too There is so much pressure would have to be nixed in order add their own touch to the bizarre or outlandish for film- from reality. Readers can be on those who create a movie to show justice to the true story, to enhance it and help it makers to successfully con- transported to Neverland, based on a book. Fans of the nature of the book. There is stand alone as a piece of art. City, London, vince a movie audience that Gotham book have already pictured how also the pressure to reel in an Some books are just too what they are seeing is “real.” Hogwarts or New York City the characters look, what the audience who will be exposed difficult to translate into a film. Or there may be too many plot with the turn of a page. They settings look like, how a certain to the story for the first time on Good books are not limited by threads or narrations that the may encounter spies, ghosts, scene should play out. the big screen. The hardest one small budgets, special effects, heart of the book would get lost kings, orphans, housewives and Filmmakers need to satisfy to please may be the author; bad acting or poor scripts. They in the midst of long explana- angry teens. these critics while still putting after all it is his or her vision are only limited by the author’s tions and dialogue. Now readers can see these their own stamp on the movie. that filmmakers are trying to and the readers’ imaginations. The opposite condition far-off places and meet their It is next to impossible to create recreate. One of the most On the other hand, movies are also provides a challenge, how favorite characters face-to-face. a film that mirrors a book 100 important things filmmakers forced to please a different to keep an audience involved Movies can bring the magic of percent. For example, the fifth can do is to stay true to the audience, one that is usually when the story is told through the written word to life. Harry Potter book, Harry heart of the book, to hone in on contented with stunning visu- one character that shares only Potter and the Order of the why it is so popular that it is als, edge-of-your- seat action his or her thoughts or experiPhoenix, was 870 pages in even being made into a movie and pretty faces who act out a ences through a narrow view. length, inevitably minor char- in the first place, and then once gripping story. Some situations This conundrum may be why For more, visit us online.
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Zero Dark Thirty recreates “the greatest manhunt in history” BY SAMMY SONG Section Editor _________________________ Zero Dark Thirty refers both to a smokescreen of secrecy over the Osama bin Laden manhunt and to military jargon for 12:30 a.m. Soon after midnight on May 2, 2011, intelligence and military operatives executed a Navy SEAL raid on the bin Laden headquarters to culminate, “the greatest man-
Best Director and Best Original Screenplay accolades in 2009. Whereas The Hurt Locker then commanded the Oscars scoreboard and even though both viewers and critics also applauded and even favored Zero Dark Thirty, the Osama bin Laden historical thriller backfired at the 2013 awards ceremony and owes its underappreciation to some setbacks during awards season.
black ops tradecraft, such as detective legwork and even outright bribery, as much more productive. As such, its filmmakers only inform viewers of uncontroverted facts. Bigelow intended not to misuse torture toward any political angle. Academy voters overlooked Bigelow as a Best Director nominee perhaps due to the controversy over detainee torture, instead opting for presumed
though Jessica Chastain (The Help, The Tree of Life) achieves an Oscar-worthy performance as gutsy intelligence specialist Maya and based her performance on an actual CIA operative, she may not fully resonate with viewers until her character arc resolves before credits roll. Her detachment distances viewers, as does that of Zero Dark Thirty altogether, and undercuts her effectiveness. Even so, Chastain
al-Qaeda informants to reconnaissance and surveillance errands, Maya and her co-workers dispatch around-the-clock operations on their decade-long mission, but Boal bulletproofs Zero Dark Thirty with facts and real-life events without much plot. Not once does Maya miscalculate. Such unerring intuition deprives the screenplay of dramatic payoff, but its real-time
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Zero Dark Thirty depicts the actual events of the manhunt for Osama bin Laden. Actors played the elite U.S. Navy Seal Team that carried out the raid that found and killed Osama bin Laden.
hunt in history,” as touted by taglines for Zero Dark Thirty from director Kathryn Bigelow. Screenwriter Mark Boal aerates the dense smokescreen via authentic, but not verbatim, retelling of actual events. A former journalist, Boal penned his screenplay from first-hand interviews with military and intelligence personnel and converts a decade-long slog into a riveting saga. Best Picture honoree The Hurt Locker earned Bigelow and Boal respective
Among them, Zero Dark Thirty opens into a voiceover track of emergency transmissions during the 9/11 attacks; viewers then witness an interrogation session wherein a CIA specialist waterboards a suspected al-Qaeda accomplice. Offended by its scenes of torture, outspoken critics and U.S. senators accused Bigelow of pro-torture views. Even so, Zero Dark Thirty affirms with utmost clarity the ineffectiveness of detainee torture and depicts
Maya, played by actress Jessica Chastain, is a CIA officer who made it her life mission to collect information on Osama bin Laden.Chastain’s character is based on a real CIA operative.
longshots less worthy of Oscar kudos. As in The Hurt Locker, Bigelow intensifies reality in Zero Dark Thirty but not once at any sacrifice to its, “boots-onthe-ground,” narrative, as mentioned by Bigelow herself in The New Yorker. Although an immersive but sober experience, Zero Dark Thirty more resembles a documentary procedural without thematic resonance whereas The Hurt Locker ponders an adrenaline junkie bomb technician adrift in and obsessed with war. Even
always commands the screen as a squeamish bystander to detainee torture and, soon after, a hardboiled manhunter unseen behind aviator sunglasses and a steely visage. Jason Clarke joins Chastain as a burly interrogator with redemptive humanity as do Kyle Chandler and Jennifer Ehle as CIA co-workers and Chris Pratt and Joel Edgerton as Navy SEALs. Even beside co-star Chastain, each assumes his or her character with memorable verve. From terrorist bombings to
depiction of the Navy SEAL raid invokes such overpowering yet low-key momentum, and its subtext about not only womanly defiance of a male-dominated profession but also the indispensable role of desktop operatives toward the Osama bin Laden manhunt atones for any shortage of plot. “Here’s to the big breaks,” mentions a CIA agent, “and the little people that make ‘em happen.” For more, visit us online.
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* MEGAN ELLISON: producer of Zero Dark Thirty
* KYLE CHANDLER: plays Joseph Bradley, Islamabad Station Chief
* E DGAR R AMIREZ : plays Larry from Ground Branch
* M ARK B OAL : writer of Zero Dark Thirty
* J ESSICA C HASTAIN : CIA Agent Maya
* J ASON C LARKE : Dan * M ARK D UPLASS : Steve * H AROLD P ERRINEAU : Jack
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Bechtel and Foley ready for retirement BY RACHEL ROBERTSON Editor _________________________ After 63 collective years of teaching, HHS teachers Ed Foley and Joan Bechtel have decided to hand in their grade books. In 28 years as a science teacher (24 of them at HHS), Joan Bechtel has taught Earth Science, Physiology, Geophysical Science, Physical Science, as well as Honors and AP Chemistry. As the science department chair, Bechtel mentors new science teachers and assists students in science competitions such as Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science and the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair. She is also the advisor for the Anime club, Animal Rights club and the sophomore class officers. Though she has immediate plans for an extended trip to New Zealand and purchasing a vacation home in the Adirondacks, Bechtel says that she is most looking forward to having time to do other things such as reading, learning to play the flute, spending time with friends and family, not having to set her alarm clock every night and relearning how to play mahjong, an Asian tilematching game. With her new found extra time, Bechtel plans to truly organize her house. She admits, to use a science analogy, that entropy, or nature’s
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Foley and Bechtel jokingly spar with their teaching tools. They will be retiring after this school year.
tendency towards disorder, has been reached and “nature has won.” Despite looking forward to having more time to do the things she wants, Bechtel says that she will miss the adrenaline rush she gets when teaching as well as her students’ “Aha!” moments. “I like the teaching part of teaching, [but] I won’t miss my homework,” explained Bechtel. As a chemistry teacher at HHS, Bechtel says that some of her favorite memories from teaching have been Mole Day and all of the “silly songs, stories, jokes and cakes” that it entails. On a more serious note,
she leaves for her students two pieces of advice. One is to take time each day to put their phones away and connect with another person. The other comes from a quote by the French philosopher Camus: “Life is the sum of all your choices.” She says to choose wisely as the choices you make today are the ones you will have to live with tomorrow. As her teaching career comes to a close, Bechtel appreciates that she has taught with “such fantastic people.” “I feel very blessed to teach in a great school district and a great situation,” said Bechtel. Like Bechtel, Foley, a
and working with inner city kids. “I plan to get involved with the Police Athletic League and do some coaching [for them],” explained Foley. The Police Athletic League, according to the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, is a national organization that works “to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities” to kids. A lover of the teaching profession, Foley said he will miss working with students and seeing his “very dear friends on staff” everyday. After two decades of teaching at HHS, Foley would like to tell his students that, “I have some very fond memories. I’ve seen a lot of growth [in students], both personally and academically.” As his final months as a teacher wind down, Foley wants to remind everyone that, “I am still working. I haven’t left yet!” With their 63 collective years in the teaching profession coming to a close, Bechtel and Foley can reminisce on careers of full of memories and “Aha!” moments, and look forward to a lifetime of golf, mahjong and not-so-early wake-up calls.
social studies teacher, has taught an abundance of subjects during his 35-year teaching career, including World Cultures, U.S. History, Civics, Problems of Democracy, World History and Driver’s Ed. He is the advisor for Young Democrats and a chaperone at many school dances. At one point, he was also the head coach of the boys basketball team. Looking forward to “not living around a real tight schedule,” Foley is planning on taking a trip to Ireland in the near future. He is also looking forward to playing more golf in the fall and spring, volunteering with various organizations For more, visit us online.
HHS senior builds canoe for graduation project BY REBEKAH VAN DER WERF Staff Writer ___________________________________________ As the end of the year rolls around, most Hershey High School seniors have completed their graduation projects. Seniors tweaked and perfected their projects until they were just right, and then they presented them to their advisors. While some wrote stories or composed songs, Nicole Luttrell built a canoe. For some, this may seem like an odd choice, but for her, it was perfect. Luttrell decided to build the canoe for her graduation project because she has always loved working with her hands. She has a family friend who owns a sawmill, where she was able to get a log to sculpt the canoe. After the sawmill trimmed the sides of the log, Luttrell set to work measuring. After measuring the frame, Luttrell and her dad began to cut and sculpt the log into a canoe using a chainsaw. “Then I worked on it every chance I got,” Luttrell admits. Luttrell and her dad worked on it almost every weekend from the beginning of the year until mid-February. Luttrell states that “the time that took the most part was carving out all the center wood.”
After measuring, chipping, sanding and measuring some more, Luttrell was finally ready to present her handiwork to her advisor. Her graduation presentation “went great” and for her oral presentation she talked about the work that she did and the process she went through to build the canoe. Even though it turned out well, Luttrell admits that she ran into many problems. She and her dad had to battle the weather as they built the canoe because they could only work outside. She also had difficulty with measuring, sanding in the corners of the canoe, and cutting through the knots in the tree she worked with. “I love to make things a lot,” she said with a smile. Luttrell has taken on many projects over the years including sewing, jewelry-making, and gardening. She has built many other things before but has never taken on a project this big. After high school, Luttrell wants to be an ecological engineer, someone who “rebuilds environments after disasters.” Even with all the difficulties and challenges, when asked if she would do it again, she quickly replied, “Goodness, yes!” After sealing and more sanding, Luttrell looks forward to testing out the canoe in the Swatara Creek and eventually taking it to Raystown to canoe in the lake.
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Luttrell carved out the center wood of her canoe. She will try out her canoe this summer in the Swatara Creek.
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“Promposals” at HHS BY ANN MARIE GARDNER Editor __________________________ Prom has a lot of facets to it, from the dresses, dinner, dancingand maybe even some drama; evidently the “Promposal” is the impetus that starts the whole journey for many high school students across the country. It may be just a question. But it is one that stirs up the butterflies in an eager girl’s stomach, and makes a teenage boy’s palms sweat. Will you go to prom with me? Although only seven words, this phrase encompasses much more than just a question. Whether it be the fear of rejection or the simple fact that this could be the most vulnerable time of a high school student’s career, this one question causes some anxiety. Evidently, it also creates many more questions pertaining to who should do it? Or how should it be done? There may not be one right answer but there are many different ones. Prom is technically short for the word “promenade” meaning “a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball,” according to the online dictionary. With this general, yet highly esteemed definition, there are many options as to how one should ask a date to such an event. Writing a song and serenading your date with a guitar is always an option, or maybe hiring a jet plane to pop the question, written in fluffy clouds. Try custom ordering some fortune cookies with the question inside if you are feeling a little cultural.
HHS Junior Lloyd Perry shared his idea for asking girlfriend Alexa Mangione, a sophomore from Lancaster County Day School, to Hershey’s prom this year. “I plan on getting those glow in the dark letters and spelling out ‘Prom?’ above
is the best kind. If someone is asked in a meaningful way, then the size and magnitude of the ask is not important. The cutest stories are the ones where someone is asked in a way that caters to their personality.” Junior Ricky Bugg agreed with Wenner. “There
example of individuals who did not need a big elaborate “Promposal” in order to be happy. Sophomore Evan Sassaman thinks that there is not a set standard to how one should ask someone to prom. He believes it is on a case-by-case basis, commenting
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Several HHS sophomores got asked in creative ways to prom. From Molly Luderitz being asked by Logan Calhoun, to Carly Bowser being asked by Jack Donahugh to Tia Smith being asked by John Waverka, HHS knows how to do “promposals.”
her bed,” explained Perry. If these grandiose ideas are not particularly one’s style, Seventeen Magazine had a few other suggestions. Ranging from making a scavenger hunt to baking cupcakes with those special words on them, Seventeen explained that the prom “asker” does not have to go all out in order for it to be a special proposal. Junior Kate Wenner agreed with Seventeen commenting that “a small and special ask to prom
are so many ways to ask someone to prom so as long as there is some creativity and it’s effective I think it’ll do just fine,” explained Bugg. Last year, Senior Cole Goodman of Harrisburg Academy asked MaryKate Starner, currently a junior at HHS, to prom in a more simple way. Bringing a bouquet of flowers to her house, Goodman “pretty much got down on one knee and proposed to me,” explained Starner with a giggle. Starner and Goodman are a prime
that “how big of a deal you make the proposal is based on the two people potentially going together. “If it’s two close friends, then you probably won’t do anything too big. If it’s two people that are maybe boyfriend/girlfriend or ‘talking’, then you might have to go to some kind of extreme to ask that ‘special someone’ to prom.” It is evident that there are many ways to ask someone to prom, but many wonder if it should be the guy or the girl picking from these choices. Bugg gave a male’s opin-
ion on this topic. “I think the guy is the one that should ask [the girl to prom]. It’s just the norm...and I guess it’s part of being a gentleman,” he explained. It may be considered “traditional” for the guy to ask the girl, but Junior Savanna LaFlamme said, “A guy doesn't always have to ask a girl to prom especially if they are just going as friends.” Wenner agreed with LaFlamme, saying “girls can definitely ask guys. I think the ‘guys-askinggirls-only-rule’ is archaic.” Sassaman’s male opinion differed from Bugg’s thoughts that the guy should ask the girl. Sassaman said, “The guy doesn’t necessarily have to be the one to ask the girl to prom.” He agreed with Bugg though, by saying that “there’s that typical stereotype where it’s always the guy who asks the girl, so there’s kind of an expectation for the guy.” Senior Kassidy Shumaker agreed with Sassaman, yet gave a different perspective, saying that the girl can ask the guy “especially if [the guy] is a student at another school and you want them to come to Hershey's prom with you.” It may seem as though prom has become more complicated than it has to be, but the real truth is that everyone has differing opinions and each situation will vary. So whether it be a note in the clouds or just a simple question, fear not the rejection, but embrace the fact that those seven words could be the gateway to one memorable night.
TEACHER PROFILE: Mrs. Blosky
BY JORDAN HOLYCROSS people to do service in the surrounding community and tion with Hershey High School students. And because the world throughout their whole life, because service she teaches mostly freshman, she gets to see her stuEditor ______________________________________________ should be a part, in my opinion, of everybody’s life,” dents grow and mature. “[I love] having the chance to On the door of Elizabeth Blosky’s biology class- said Blosky. Being a part of Key Club also means being see students grow and really love or enjoy something, room is a poster that encourages people to do something a part of Hershey High School’s Mini-THON. Blosky when something really clicks for them, and trying to good for the world around them. It parallels the work did not know much about the Four Diamonds Fund or provide them with the information we have, but in a way she does at Hershey High School, both as a Biology Mini-THON until taking part in Hershey’s Mini-THON, that they appreciate how awesome science is,” she said. teacher and the Key Club Advisor. For 11 years, she has but she now loves to be involved in that as well. tried her best to instill a love of science and service in Being a teacher and a club advisor makes for a hecher students. tic schedule, but Blosky still makes as much time as she Although she always knew she loved teaching, can to spend with her husband, her two year old daughBlosky discovered her desire to ter Annabelle, and her bulldog teach at a high school level ____________________________________ whom she calls her “baby.” She while studying biology in colbrings her daughter to after lege, after shadowing a teacher. “I know what a wonderful school activities she is involved She sent out applications to in, such as Mini-THON, to show teach across Pennsylvania, but school district [Hershey] is, Annabelle the good impacts that decided to take the offer at all the wonderful opportuni- community service has on people. Hershey High School. “I know with all this, she manages to ties that are available, and Even what a wonderful school district find the time and energy to run the wonderful community, every morning. This year, Blosky [Hershey] is, all the opportunities that are available, and the completed her first half marathon, staff and students,” wonderful community, staff and the Hershey Half Marathon. Science Teacher Elizabeth During the summer, Blosky loves students,” she said. Blosky to travel with her family. “My After teaching for two years, Blosky was asked if she ____________________________________ husband and I love baseball so we would be interested in being the are trying to see at least one game advisor of Key Club, an internain each of the Major League tional service organization that provides high school Baseball stadiums throughout the country,” she said. students with opportunities to do community service. “Our daughter, Annabelle, loves baseball too so she She had participated in Key Club throughout her high really enjoys going to minor and major league games Staff/Jordan Holycross school years and wanted to continue to do service work with us throughout the summer.” outside her church, so she happily took the position. Over the course of the school year, whether she is Elizabeth Blosky has been a biology teacher and Key Club “The idea is that you are providing opportunities for teaching or running Key Club, Blosky enjoys interac- Advisor at Hershey High School for 11 years now. Along with Blosky’s love for community service, she enjoys traveling.
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Science fair sparks creativity in Hershey students BY ROSIE ANDREWS Staff Writer __________________________ When people think of science fair, they think of making paper mache volcanoes, growing lima beans and potatoes powering clocks. Well not anymore. Hershey High School has two science fair programs: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) and Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (CASEF). For both competitions, students start the process in fall, where they begin to come up with ideas, then decide on what they will test and start on the paperwork. After ideas have been approved, participants start data collection in December, which can take weeks. After the data collection comes analysis, a process on which participants will spend an exhausting amount of hours. “I spent a lot of time on my project. Because my project involved lab work, it was a long process of observing and testing, and testing out new ideas after a previous one failed,” explained
Sophomore Nancy Wang. Wang’s project involved the abilities of different nanoparticles and their abilities to transport genes into ovarian cancer cells. It won her a perfect score at the PJAS competition. After all the grueling work, PJAS participants take all their information and create a PowerPoint presentation. Then, early Sat., Feb. 23 morning the students got on the bus at 8:00 a.m. and headed to the school where the competition was held. At the school, the students are assigned to a room based on their category, which can range from Biology to Behavioral Science to Mathematics to Chemistry to Botany, and present in front of a group of judges and approximately 15 of their peers who did projects in the same subject area. The judges then score the competitors based on a rubric. If a student receives an average of four or more points, they have won a first award, which qualifies them for states. A score of three points is a second award, two points is third award, and below two is an honor-
able mention. The state competition for PJAS is held in May at Penn State University. The state competition is almost everyone’s favorite part of the competition. Sophomore Grace Hwang says her favorite science fair memory was at states last year. “We all were in the dorm watching You’ve Got Mail and pigging out on junk food we picked up at the convenient store. It was so fun!” This year nine out of the 10 students that competed in PJAS advanced to states. Hwang is one of the nine with her project, entitled “Tackling Childhood Obesity: Submitted/ Rachel Glick Physical Activity and Sleeping Senior Rachel Glick posed with her first place science fair project, Patterns Among High School which earned her a place in the state competition. Glick’s project Students” which tested the ques- studied the bacterial effects of common carpet cleaners. tion “Do sleeping patterns serve as a mediating factor that affects the for the national competition. her category of Plant Sciences. She relationship between physical Last year, Hwang won alter- has been involved in science fairs at activity and BMI among high nate grand champion as a freshman. both her old school and at Hershey school students?” This year, Sophomore Augusty since sixth grade and is glad she Hwang surveyed over 200 Mongia won alternate grand cham- started. sophomores and asked them about pion, along with highest scoring “Science fair, to me, has their sleeping patterns, activity project in the mathematics section, always been a highlight of that year. level, BMI and other topics involv- U.S. Army mathematics and overall I love going to labs, researching, ing activity level. This was a con- awards, as well as the Institute of playing with the equipment, etc. We tinuation of her project last year, Electrical and Electronics get to discover new concepts and which won her a plethora of Engineers Award and m a n y experiment with existing ideas,” awards at the other regional sci- others. Wu explained. But science fair is ence fair, CASEF. “For my project this year, I not just the long hours in the lab. It CASEF follows the same was trying to find another diagnos- is also the fun participants have and timeline as PJAS, except instead of tic for breast cancer using a mathe- the bonds they form. showing PowerPoints, students matical process, fractal dimensions, “My favorite memory was a create the stereotypical “science creating the potential for doctors to few years ago when we went to fair board” out of a trifold board. be more accurate and consistent states. A bunch of us went to a potThey then showcase these boards with their diagnosis,” explained tery shop and decorated plates for at the Whitaker Center over a Mongia. both Mr. Sibbach and Mr. Ambler. weekend in early March. Not everyone has access to And [the plates] currently sit on On the day of the competition high tech labs, and incredible proj- their desks. Science fair isn't always they stand with their board while ects can come from students who about the nitty gritty work; we category judges and special award do not use medical center labs. always have so much fun goofing judges interview them about their Sophomore Maggie Wu around, even if that involves sitting project. The special awards judges looked at the effect of the differ- around in the Whitaker center for can award money, scholarships and ences in the levels of antioxidants four hours,” explained Senior other awards. The award everyone and phenolic compounds in apple Rachel Glick. CASEF.org wants to win though is grand cham- browning. Wu won a first award at Augusty Mongia accepted the award for alternate grand champion at the CASEF competition. Mongia researched fractal dimensions and pion. The winner qualifies to go, all both competitions, as well as first in For more, visit us online. expenses paid, to Houston, Texas its relation to diagnosing breast cancer.
Tomorrowland offers intense concert experience BY RACHEL STRAW Staff Writer __________________________ The universal language of music is known all around the world. Every nook and cranny of the world has their own music. Tomorrowland is a musical festival that brings people together through electronica music. The Tomorrowland website said they had over 180,000 people from over 75 different countries attend their festival last year and are one of the largest gatherings in the world. The concert series was soldout last year within the hour tickets went on sale, and this year within one second worldwide. This was reported on their official website, and since tickets were sold out so quickly, the website crashed. With so many devoted fans and performers like Skrillex, Avicii, Skazi, David Guetta, Nervo, Swedish House Mafia, Steve Aoki, Carl Cox, The Bloody Beetroots and many more, Tomorrowland was voted world’s best festival by The International Dance Music Awards. “[I would probably go] because it sounds like such an
amazing experience, and everyone who goes has to have such a huge passion for music,” said Junior Jen Wiley. In 1992 the founders of Tomorrowland, Irfan van Ewijk, Duncan Stutterheim and Theo Lelie, began planning an electronic music concert. With their concert exceeding their expectations, they expanded it to a now known worldwide event. This year the festival is taking place in Boom, Belgium. In years past, concerts have usually taken place in Europe. Boom is where participants gather, but the concert is actually in De Schorre. From Boom, fans must take a special plane to De Schorre to get to Tomorrowland. The festival is three days long and very unique. Lodging can also be very unique. Local hotels can set up good deals for all the travelers, but if fans want the most out of their experience, audience members can stay in Dreamville. This is a campsite set up on Tomorrowland’s property. Music enthusiasts have a very small tent to stay in; these tents are basically two sticks with a cloth over them
about two feet high by six feet long. Since people from all over the world attend, if fans stay in Dreamville, they are split up by languages. Boom translates to “Tree” in Dutch, so for the seventh edition of Tomorrowland they built a large tree for the stage. Elaborately decorated stages are a big part of the Tomorrowland experience. Every year they invest a lot of effort in decorating the festival area. This adds to the total Tomorrowland psu.edu experience. Two years ago in 2011, the theme was Alice in Elaborately decorated stages are part of the experience at Wonderland. For the main stage Tomorrowland and the main stage usually features lasers and anithere was giant oak tree and all mated images. The complex also includes a campground and stages. around were animated mushrooms to do. The place never sleeps,” list. Ticket prices vary, but the best and lasers shooting out of characstated Bucher. deal is around $2,500. This plan ters eyes. Tomorrowland is basically gets fans all the plane rides you With such a large desire for like a carnival. Admission gets you need to get into Tomorrowland, a many people to go, HHS’s very tokens and passes into every day’s place to stay in Dreamville, three own Physical Educational Teacher concert. The ticketed price also meals a day, concert tickets, and Brandon Bucher is trying to attend. provides the buyer with three tokens to buy souvenirs. On their When he is not in school as a gym meals a day, but there are many official website are payment plans, teacher, Bucher DJs. Going to other food stands to order from. and other plans so you can enjoy many social events and keeping up Although it is difficult and expen- the festival. with the electronica music lovers, sive to get in, many believe the “You got a couple of choices, Bucher got interested in attending cost is worth it. you eat, sleep or listen to this once-in-a-lifetime event. To get a ticket you must be music,” said Bucher. “It’s 12 hours a day, and when 18-years-old and on the waiting you’re not there, there is still a lot For more, visit us online.
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Proof that music has impact on students’ academics BY MAKENZIE NEAL Editor _______________________________________________________ “Music supports academic performances and quality music programs are related to higher test scores” stated authors Dr. Christopher Johnson and Dr. Jenny Memmott in their Journal for Research in Music Education in June 2007. Students that are not only involved in ensembles and music programs but also in small bands or music lessons have shown to achieve higher in their academics than students who do not make any music whatsoever. Hershey offers music opportunities to its stuSubmitted/Brydon Lidle dents as early as fourth grade with concert band and string orchestra. These chances for students to add a musical aspect into their lives are very popular in the elementary school level. These opportunities expand as students get older, offering jazz band and mixed choir to fifth graders, and then marching band, women’s choir and symphony orchestra offered to high school students. Submitted/Choclatier The amount of students involved in these music programs decreases between elementary and middle school, and then decreases even more from middle to high school. According to a presentation HHS’ band instructor, Richard Miller, created, there are 64 fewer students in band at the high school than at the elementary school this year, 57 fewer students in choir, and 106 fewer students in orchestra. Miller has noticed these numbers and many other studies dealing with the relationship between higher achieving students and the music program. With the way the world is evolving, he has noticed the necessity for music and the skills that it develops in students’ lives. “All the time I see students develop the ability to calibrate Submitted/Brydon Lidle and interact with students of different backgrounds because of the skills we teach in music,” stated Miller. Miller has become aware of the decrease in participation in the music department at HHS and hopes to reach out to more non-ensemble high school students. The skills learned in music programs and through the creation of music enhance learning in many ways. According to Viola player Submitted/Choclatier Emma Wolfe, a junior, “[Music] taught me how to focus.” Emma’s ability to focus came from being involved in music and has helped her achieve a higher GPA throughout her high school career. Even though music does make such an impact on students’ academics, students who are not very musical are not out of luck entirely. Miller advises students who are not involved in musical activities to “do anything musical. Make music.” From top to bottom: HHS marching band performed at half-time during football games. HHS orchestra practices daily with Ms. Crivaro to increase their excellence. The HHS marching band play in the stands during football games to help encourage the football players and pump up the fans. Violin players practiced their music during orchestra.
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Lead label has people scared BY MICHELLE MURRAY icals, all in an attempt to aid Californians in making informed purchases. That is why Urban Outfitters Section Editor has labels that warn of traces of lead. Urban _________________________________________ A recent scare has been going around the Outfitters is also not attempting to hide this fact. On Internet about Urban Outfitter items containing their website, they state, “Some of our products lead. It has led to outraged Facebook comments and such as dinnerware, glassware, wallets, handbags, Yahoo questions such as, purses, clutches, “My new Urban Outfitter's totes, clothing, boots evidently have a accessories or shoes warning that they were made of vinyl or imitreated with lead, can they tation leather may harm me?” Many items contain lead. In from this company have accordance with labels that state that the Proposition 65, we item does not comply with issue the following Proposition 65 or may conwarning to our tain traces of lead. These California cuswarnings are one and the tomers: ‘The materifreerepublic.com same. According to Signs were posted in California when there is a als used on the exteCalifornia’s health hazard warning dealing with chemicals in an area known to rior of this product website, Proposition 65 is the State of California. These signs are posted as a contain lead, a cheman initiative that requires requirement of Proposition 65. ical known to the the state of California to State of California to compile and release a list of chemicals every year cause birth defects or other reproductive harm."' that are known to cause birth defects, cancer, etc. They also have a link that leads to another website The initiative also requires businesses to put labels which has a detailed explanation of what lead is and on any items that may contain traces of these chemhow it can be harmful.
Too much sitting can hurt you BY MICHELLE MURRAY sitting to begin with. A whole new field of medical study has been opened up called inactivity Section Editor _________________________________________ physiology according to Women’s Health Although it may seem obvious that too Magazine. It has gotten to the point where much sitting can be harmful to a person's health, researchers are calling it an epidemic -- the “sitmore and more studies ting disease.” It is in are showing that even part caused by the being physically fit and increasingly technoloactive for at least 30 mingy driven world where utes a day may not be it is becoming easier enough. According to a and easier to spend website on children’s much of one's time in health, a review of 18 front of a screen. The studies with over 800,000 concerns are also gainparticipants show that not ing attention because only does the risk for diaof the rising awareness betes and obesity increase of childhood obesity with too much sitting but and the fact that a genthe risk of dying from any eration is growing simonfoundation.org cause goes up. Spending up that for the first Sitting in front of a screen all day can increase a time at the gym can also not person’s chance for diabetes and obesity. This time in history, will be good enough if the increase and concern has gained attention due to not outlive its parmajority of the day is spent the rise in awareness of childhood obesity. ents.
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BY CAROLINE BRISELLI Managing Editor ____________________________ Animal prints: Animal prints are a style as old as mankind itself -- leopard, cheetah, zebra and other animal furs played an important part in many prehistoric rituals. According to Imprint NYC, a special exhibition which follows the evolution of different styles throughout history, animal prints have always been present in fashion, but they have morphed over the decades. Animal prints first became
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popular among the American elite in the 1920s and 1930s, with upperclass women draping themselves in luxurious fur pelts imported from Paris. In the 1940s and 1950s, animal prints moved to Hollywood, where several female film stars wore bold animal prints on the silver screen and shocked the conservative American public. This shock factor attracted the free-thinkers of the 1960s and 1970s to the pattern; it later became a staple in the closets of many 1980s punk and grunge enthusiasts. The 1990s brought a spotlight to the ethics of wearing fur, encouraging the creation of synthetic prints which have now become the norm for most fashion fur enthusiasts.
Today, many people show their stripes by using animal prints to accent a piece of their wardrobe, like a handbag or shoes, while others go for a less subtle look by breaking out a cheetah print dress, skirt or coat. Lace: This feminine fabric has historically been popular among the British royals, having been seen on everyone from Queen Elizabeth I to Princess Diana and Duchess Kate Middleton. According to The Guardian, lace-making was a booming industry in the 1600s, where northern European women spent hours crafting everything from lace collars to lace door knob adornments. Lace was popular until the mid 1700s, when it had a brief plunge in popularity, but came back in full force in the late 1800s. Throughout the 20th century, lace was back in many forms from flappers dresses to Madonna’s concert outfit to wedding gowns, even adorning Grace Kelly when she tied the knot. Today lace is on the runway for designers like Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana. White lace dresses and shirts have become a popular way to herald warmer
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spring weather, however lace in many other colors, like red and black, has become a wintertime staple for holiday parties. Denim: In 1889, the H.D. Lee Mercantile Company was founded by Henry David Lee, selling everything from coffee to tea to canned food. He soon began selling denim jeans, billing them as a durable fabric perfect for heavy labor, like farming and construction. Over the years, Lee improved the jean by adding a zipper in 1926 and the iconic rear pocket design in the
considered to the style of the devil, worn only by people like prisoners, hangmen, clowns and the otherwise condemned, according to Style Alphabet, a men’s fashion blog. This negative connotation was shaken by the 1600s, when stripes became popular in France. With that, the stripe craze began. In the 1800s, the Breton Stripe became the official
day on the ocean. Ruffles; Ruffles, or “ruffs” as they were called, first became popular in the 1400s and 1500s, where the rule of the day was “bigger is better.” Popular with nobility and the wealthy, starch and wire kept the huge amounts of fabric suspended around the wearer’s neck, a fashion statement that could become restricting, with some ruffs so large that the wearer needed special elongated utensils to eat while wearing the ruff. According to Fashion Encyclopedia Online, which documents historic European fashion,
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1940s. In 1929, Lee introduced the Lee 101j, the first ever fitted denim jacket. The 101j was quickly followed by other denim jacket styles, like the Rider Jacket and the Storm Rider, according to Denim Hunters, a lifestyle website which focuses on the history of denim. Denim was popularized by stars like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean and is still popular for stars today, even famously popping up at the American Music Awards in 2001, when Britney Spears and her date Justin Timberlake wore matching all-denim outfits, as reported by The Huffington Post. Most people go for a more subtle look than JT did, instead pairing a denim jacket with a summery dress or shrugging on a button-up denim shirt or jacket. Stripes: In medieval times, stripes were not the fashion trend that they are today. In fact, they were
uniform for French seamen and even Albert Edward, the toddler son of Queen Victoria, donned an itsybitsy sailor suit when boarding the Royal Yacht. Later, in the early 1900s, men picked up on the stripey style, with famous mobsters like Al Capone sporting chalk-striped suits and businessmen wearing pin-striped suits to elongate their figures, giving even shorter guys the appearance of a larger stature. Designers like Coco Chanel introduced nautical sweaters for women, featuring the iconic navy blue vertical stripes. In the 1960s, the pattern made another comeback, symbolizing independence and rebelliousness for the more freespirited. Today, Marc Jacobs and Gucci continually use stripes, revitalizing and recycling the style from season to season. From a classic nautical sweater to bolder, brighter striped dresses and blouses, this pattern is still popular for many people, especially in the warm summer weather for a trip to the beach or a
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Queen Elizabeth I even passed an official law in 1580 which restricted the size of the ruffs that people outside her court could wear, going so far as to post guards throughout the city to monitor her subjects. Ruffs were often criticized by the Protestant church for their huge size and expensive upkeep; many considered this fashion choice to be impractical and excessive. Today, ruffs have evolved into the collared shirt for men and ruffled blouses, dresses and skirts for women. A feminine ruffled dress in pastel colors or a light collared shirt in springtime hues are two ways that many people welcome spring. For more, visit us online.
AFF fashion show hits the runway at Hotel Hershey BY ABBY HYATT Section Editor ____________________________ For more than 40 years, the Penn State Hershey Association of Faculty and Friends (AFF) has sponsored a luncheon and fashion show as a fundraiser for various programs through the Hershey Medical Center and beyond. The event is held in The Hotel Hershey during the spring. According to Coordinator Kathy Miller “it's the 43rd luncheon and fashion show! We have had a sold out crowd for the past few years with close to 400 people attending.” Attendees of the fashion show get to enjoy a signature Hotel Hershey lunch, oppor-
tunities to socialize and spend time with friends, as well as a chance to see the latest fashions from stores within Hershey. ___________________________
“I’m excited. I've never [done] anything like this before. I'm looking forward to this new experience.” Senior Cole Benovy ____________________________ The AFF website claims that “the Luncheon has become a major fundraiser and an equally important
opportunity for social exchange between [the AFF] membership and the community.” The Luncheon benefits various causes within the Hershey community including providing wigs for patients in the cancer institute, offering music therapy for cancer patients, and funding for LionCare, a medical-student-managed clinic that serves the uninsured and underinsured through the Bethesda Mission. Over the past several years there have been many opportunities for HHS students to attend and participate in this unique event. According to Miller, “This year, Cole Benovy and Andrew Nelson will be modeling! And Alex Shapiro and John Brechbill are
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helping to put together a video that highlights some of the AFF grants.”
HHS Senior Cole Benovy expressed his anticipation for this year’s Luncheon, “I’m excited. I've never [done] anything like this before. I'm looking forward to this new experience.” This year the theme of the Luncheon is Party in the Garden, and the AFF hopes to raise more than the $70,000 they were able to raise last year through ticket sales, basket giveaways, raffle tickets as well as silent and live auctions. The event will be held on Wed., April 24, 2013. For more information visit the AFFs website at www.pennstatehershey.org/aff.
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Prom fashion ideas showcased BY MADI PRICE Section Editor _________________________ Prom may be one of the most important and fun days in a high school girl’s life. “I’ve always envisioned my prom being absolutely perfect!” said HHS Senior Rachel Longenecker. However, shopping for that perfect prom dress can be a lessthan-perfect experience. Designers like Sherri Hill and Jovani pull looks straight from the runway and make princess prom dresses. These dresses are fairytale dresses; all the glitz and glamour make an incredible prom dress for some girls. The elaborate jewels create beautiful eye-catching designs. In addition, dresses by Sherri Hill and Jovani come in a variety of colors from shades of blacks and whites to pastels and brights. Sherri Hill and Jovani also gives girls the options of fun, bright colored, patterned dresses. The dresses can also have long elaborate trains that consist of feathers and ruffles. Not into all the glitz and glam of these elaborate dresses? Not a problem. Designers like Adrianna Papell give girls the option of more classic, simple dresses. Equally as beautiful, her dresses use few jewels and sequins to create an elegant look paired with dress colors that range from neutrals to deep reds, purples, and blues. Papell’s dresses also introduce the use of laces and ruffles to give dresses that provide a little something for everyone. Want something in between these styles of dresses? Sue Wong’s exquisite dresses may
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Three models pose in prom dresses by Jovani. Designer Jovani uses looks from the runway to inspire her princess prom dresses that include extravagant beads, sequins, and crystals.
have the styles for you. These dresses designs can be found straight from the red carpet. They often times are coated in lace, gems, feathers, ruffles, or other elaborate designs. These dresses often come in neutral colors like tans, grays, whites and blacks.
On the other hand, Wong’s dresses come in occasional hues of blues. These dresses use interesting and fun patterns to give them the eye-catching effect which makes them extremely dynamic. The feathers and patterns are often times
combined to make the dresses elaborate and different. Although Wong’s dresses are more expensive, some find them perfect. Differently from Hill and Jovani’s dresses, Wong’s dresses have sequins and such that
are more subtle instead of an “in-your-face-type-of-design.” According to Senior Jessica Scheib, “My motto is classy never tacky. There needs to be a balance between the simple classy dresses and all the bling.” Many girls agree with Scheib in the way that dresses need to be able to have something that catches someone’s eye. Finding the perfect balance for every girl can seem to be quite a struggle at times. Luckily, some stores bring together many designers so that each person has many types of options. Department stores like Nordstrom’s and Neiman Marcus carry all sorts of designers that allow everyone to be able to look at a variety of designs of dresses. According to Senior Gabriella Bellezza, “I honestly never have clue what kind of dress I want at first, but once I start looking around I get a better feel for what I want.” Many of these dresses cost anywhere from $250 and up. Prom dresses can be expensive. Websites such as renttherunway.com allow people to borrow designer dresses for a fraction of the cost and then return them after the prom. This is an excellent option where you can pick out that perfect dress without breaking the bank. So whether you are not sure what you want in a dress, or one hundred percent positive of what you are looking for, you will be sure to find one you fall in love with to make that special night even better! For more, visit us online
Teenage smoking declines BY ASHLEY REEB Editor _________________________ It was the way Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe spent photo shoot after photo shoot lounging with cigarette in hand. It was the cunning way James Bond smoked cigarettes in his tuxedo over a game of poker. It was the way teenagers in films like The Breakfast Club and Grease ran around lighting up in their leather jackets. From the 1910s to 1990s cigarettes were seen as a sign of sophistication, glamour, and elegance. But now, the sight and smell of cigarettes makes some hold their breath in repulsion. Teen smoking rates have dropped a lot since The Breakfast Club era, when in 1997 more than 35 percent of high school seniors reported smoking cigarettes, according to the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future Survey of Teen Drug, Alcohol and
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Teen smoking rates have dropped since 1997 by 16 percent. This might be because of powerful images from “Above the Influence” and D.A.R.E. programs that show off the negative effects of smoking.
Tobacco Use. In 2011, the same survey found only 18.7 percent of high school seniors reported smoking. In fact, the survey found that smoking rates for high school seniors in 2011 were at a record low since 1975, when the surveying actually began.
One main reason why smoking cigarettes might be declining in popularity among teenagers would be the ever prominent images from campaigns like “Above the Influence” and the D.A.R.E. program that highlight the negative effects of smoking and
the result it might have in the that make cigarettes more future. expensive, smoke-free laws “People are finally realiz- [that apply to most working the side effects and what places], and the availability of will happen to you in the future counseling and medications," if you smoke,” said HHS said Matthew McKenna, MD, Junior Ally Morgret. MPH, director of the CDC Besides anti-smoking cam- Office on Smoking and Health. paigns and school programs, And now in 2013, the popother factors contributed to the ularity of cigarettes is still at an downward trend of smoking. In all-time low, but it might not be 2008 and 2009, states raised the taxes, anti-smoking camthe sales tax on cigarettes and paigns and programs that make other tobacco products to being cigarettes less appealing. It $1.19 per pack. For pack-a-day might just be the knowledge of smokers, this tax, as federal the health risks that do the lawmakers predicted, forced trick, “cause now we know them to quit. how harmful it is,” said HHS The Center for Disease Junior Rebecca Gonzalez. Control (CDC) recorded smokFrom the age of Audrey ing dropping steadily since Hepburn, famously seen carry1965 without the tax, with less ing an oversized cigarette holdthan 50 percent of Americans er, to now with anti-smoking smoking. But by 2008, when commercials, cigarettes, as the tax started, the proportion HHS Junior Kate Wenner says, dropped below 30 percent for are simply “no longer seen as the first time in 1987, with 28.8 cool.” percent of Americans smoking. “…The proportion is dropping because of excise taxes For more, visit us online
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Balancing extracurricular activities and school
NOMS BY KATHERINE BRAVACOS & CAROLINE CUNFER Online Section Editor and Section Editor ________________________ Looking out onto the horizon of Hershey, one see can see the grand Hotel Hershey. Not only does the Hotel Hershey offer a beautiful dining room, it also has a recently renovated Italian restaurant called Trevi 5. With its large windows, outdoor seasonal seating and spectacular view, Trevi 5 is the perfect place for a luxurious and delicious dinner. The atmosphere is beautiful; however the menu is a little pricey for teenagers. The average entree is around $20, which puts a dent in one’s wallet. Trevi offers Italianinspired dishes, including fresh pizzas, antipasti, authentic meats and cheese and, our favorite, the pastas. For those of us who still cannot order off the extensive wine menu, the menu also offers handcrafted Italian sodas. For our dinner at Trevi, we ordered the spaghetti bolognese and house-made lobster ravioli with a side of brussels sprouts with pancetta and apple cider glaze. The bolognese is one of the best we have ever had — the pasta was perfectly cooked, the ground pork, veal and sausage ragu was bursting with flavor and a piece of crusty bread toasted with olive oil completed the delectable pasta dish. The lobster ravioli was mouth-watering with its homemade pasta wrapped around delicious, succulent, lobster pieces. The dish was also served in a creamy prosecco butter sauce and loaded with royal trumpets, asparagus and roasted baby tomatoes which made this meal quite the catch. Although brussel sprouts may be one of the less-loved veggies, taking a bite of Trevi’s innovative twist on them would change anyone’s mind. The blend of apple cider and pancetta flavors was impeccable, and paired perfectly with the delicious roasted brussels sprouts. Just thinking of them makes us drool. With its pricier menu, Trevi is definitely not the place for a weekly meal. However, for a birthday or special occasion, this beautiful Italian restaurant is a must for delectable pasta dishes (or truly anything else on the menu), good service and elegant atmosphere.
BY KAYLA MAXWELL Online Editor _________________________ The dismissal bell at HHS rings throughout the school at 2:33, but for many students, school related activities continue far past the end of the school day. Extracurricular activities fill up the schedules of many HHS students, ranging from sports, clubs, internships, theater productions, competitive academic teams or even community service. All of these extracurriculars take up hours of time for the participants, and when a student struggles to balance all of their activities and schoolwork, it may become time to wonder where to draw the line. Some students are driven to have more extracurricular activities because of the belief that it will make college applications stand out. The competitiveness during the application process is terrifying for some, and the decision to get a spot in a specific major program can be as narrow as comparing applications against another applicant. Could those be the crucial time when extracurriculars can make a significant difference in the future? HHS Social Studies Teacher Nikki Fisher said that when she writes a recommendation for a student applying for higher education she will look to see how long a student has been involved in a club and look for commitments. "If a student is involved in a club and really committed, I make sure I include that," said Fisher. Being involved and having a wide span of activities under the belt might seem like it has a great advantage, but being committed in one is a stronger component. HHS seniors that have been committed to activities their entire high school career claim
that it helped them make their applications stronger. "Today, having good grades and SAT scores isn't enough, you also need to have a variety of extracurricular activities and leadership skills to stand out," said Senior Katie Marshalek Some seniors that plan on attending large schools believe it was only their SAT scores and grades that got them accepted. Senior Kyle Cameron said, "I don't think that my extracurricular activities would have had any effect on my acceptance at Penn State." Schools that have tens of thousands of applications are working on a clock, and in some cases just examine the minimums (GPA and SAT or ACT scores). _________________________
“Activities show how rounded you are and how motivated you are outside of school, and those activities show a lot of the things you can’t do inside the classroom.” Senior Brady Hummel _________________________ On the other hand, schools that are smaller and more diverse take more interest in individuals and their involvement. "Activities show how rounded you are and how motivated you are outside of school,” Senior Brady Hummel said, "and those activities show a lot of the things you can't do inside the classroom." Underclassmen that are not
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HHS Sophomore Gaby Blackburn participated in girls basketball. Many HHS students participate in after school or recreational sports, causing a time crunch and leaving little time for homework.
heavily involved should not panic though; there are always options. Most clubs at HHS allow new members year round. For those that are upperclassmen, participating in an internship that relates to the career with interest to peruse is also an option. Joining many clubs the first weeks of senior year won't look as promising as sticking to one activity all four years of high school. "I think that some students go overboard with how many activities they are involved in," said HHS English Teacher Richard Bittinger. It might not be very helpful if
it is a struggle to balance attending all extra. Also, if you are just a dragging member and not committed throughout the years, it might not look as good. Take the time to research and find activities that are interests, and relate to future careers. Also take into consideration that applying to colleges is not all or nothing, qualities that you enjoy represent who you are, and whether or not you are a good candidate for admission.
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Although students spend most of their day in the classroom, the work does not end when the bell rings -- rather countless hours of homework, extracurriculars and sports may await the student after the school day ends.
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Changing seasons bring changing fashion BY YANNA BEKELJA Editor ______________________ The sun still shining through your window at 7 p.m. should be reason enough to celebrate; fashion has given us another. Fashion week for most is just something that is on E! News, talking about how Rihanna stole all the attention at London’s fashion week, and that’s really it. But fashion week is so much more than celebrities making an appearance to boost their image. Fashion week is not just a week but a vital period of time in the world where brilliant designers showcase their wearable works of art, showing the masses what's in, and what's out, for the season. This event happens twice a year several months in advance of the season to allow time for the buyers and press to preview the collections before the season begins. The most prominent fashion weeks are held in the four fashion capitals of the world: New York City, London, Milan, and Paris. Each city hosts a fashion week twice a year with New York beginning each season, and the other cities following in the aforementioned order. This year’s spring runways were showing a variety of trends to keep everyone light and cheery as students take finals and spring SATs that are sure to put a damper on the last few weeks of school. According to Elle Magazine and the spring runway, stripes are a huge trend making their way back into our closets. Wide stripes with bold colors will be showing up in all areas of one’s wardrobe. Wear them in tank tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, scarves, flats, heels and handbags; just be sure not to overload the outfit with patterns. Florals are another big trend seeping its way into
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Monique Johnson Grade 12
What are some of your favorite stores to shop? Marshall's, Kohls, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie. What would you do with $1,000? Save it for college so I don’t have to work this summer. If all your clothes could be one color, what color would they be? Army green. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Florence, Italy. Describe your style in three words. Classy, T-swifty, traditional. Who is your style inspiration? Taylor Swift. If you could have one superpower, what superpower would it be and why? The ability to absorb everyone else’s superpower. What is your favorite article of clothing in your closet? My black combat boots. Who is your celebrity crush? Leonardo DiCaprio: classiest man alive. What is the most unique article of clothing you own? My yellow corduroy pants.
Ally Abruzzo Grade 9
What are some of your favorite stores to shop? I love to shop at Forever 21, Francesca's and Nordstrom. What would you do with $1,000? If I had $1,000, I would spend it all in one day, shopping with my friends. If all your clothes could be one color, what color would they be? If all my clothes had to be one color I would want them to be white. Then you could dye them different colors. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? If I could live anywhere, I would live in New York City. Describe your style in three words. I would describe my style as fun, cute, and casual. Who is your style inspiration? My style inspiration is Rachel Zoe. If you could have one superpower, what superpower would it be and why? If I could have a superpower, I would want to be able to control time. What is your favorite article of clothing in your closet? My favorite article of clothing are my leggings because you can dress them up or dress them down. Who is your celebrity crush? My celebrity crush is Zac Efron. What is the most unique article of clothing you own? The most unique article of clothing I own is my brown shirt with fringe along the bottom.
Mallory Royer Grade 10 What are some of your favorite stores to shop? J.Crew, Kate Spade and Brandy Melville. What would you do with $1,000? I've always wanted to go somewhere like Haiti or Ghana and help people in need, so I’d probably use the money for that. If all your clothes could be one color, what color would they be? Either coral because it's spunky and fresh or black because it makes me feel like a rebel. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would live in Australia. One word: koalas. Describe your style in three words. Classy, chic, fetch. Who is your style inspiration? The one and only Blair Waldorf. If you could have one superpower, what superpower would it be and why? It sounds cliche, but I would want the power to make everyone friends. I don't understand why some people are so mean to others sometimes. What is your favorite article of clothing in your closet? My bright yellow, lace, backless dress from Urban Outfitters. I feel like sunshine when I wear it. Who is your celebrity crush? My crushes are Ryan Gosling, Ed Westwick, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bradley Cooper and the Franco brothers. What is the most unique article of clothing you own? I have a purse that's made entirely of Mayan prayer dolls from Mexico. It's unique but at the same time creepy.
Josh Dalton Grade 11 What are some of your favorite stores to shop? Karmaloop.com, PacSun. What would you do with $1,000? Buy a t-shirt from supreme.com. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Colorado, obviously. Describe your style in three words. Not like yours. If you could have one superpower, what superpower would it be and why? Speak to horses because I love animals. What is your favorite article of clothing in your closet? My North Face hiking boots. Who is your celebrity crush? Earl Sweatshirt. What is the most unique article of clothing you own? Austin Koring's super deep V.
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people’s closets this spring. These patterns are sure to lighten the mood, but again, be sure not to overdo it and keep things simple. Leather can be pulled out of this winter’s wardrobe and used as a base for spring outfits. The
runway was showing this fabric in a multitude of different ways from shorts to bomber jackets to dresses and pencil skirts. Checker-board is a bold look that can be hot as the upcoming weather. This trend is so bold that wear-
ers have to be careful not to make other’s eyes dizzy; remember, less is more. For more of a weekend look, crop tops are coming back. But the runway was showing them more modestly, with high waisted shorts, pants and skirts for
a more polished look. Of course these were only a few trends from this years spring collections, but these trends should be considered when shopping for a spring wardrobe.
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