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October 23rd, 2019
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Hillsdale’s Annual Welcome Rally
Madeline Dixon and Andi Taylor Staff Writers
To start the school year off with a bang, this year’s first rally was held on the second Friday of the school year, and it was quite the show. The Leadership class really outdid themselves with the Welcome Back Rally, decorating the entire gym in colorful red and blue signs customized to cheer on each grade level. The rally began with a comedic video made by the Leadership class centered around the hardships of back to school shopping, making the audience roar with laughter. Freshman Caroline Lim commented that she “wished she could sit towards the middle” during Rally A, as the Welcome Back video projection was difficult to see, as many freshmen and sophomores have noted. Over the course of the rally two screaming contests took place, both of which the new teachers were asked to judge. Each class was accompanied by cheerleaders to support them as they took turns rising to their feet and erupting in ear-piercing cries, shrieks, and howls. Though all grade levels proved to be deafeningly loud, the juniors stole the show in both rally A and B. The freshmen
gave it a good try, but unfortunately came in last place nearly every time. The crowd was delighted to watch performances by both the varsity and junior
whole routine more even more entertaining. This season kick off was also thoroughly enjoyable for the cheer squad. Freshman junior varsity cheerleader, Alyssa Jules Abad, exclaimed, “The rally was fun and entertaining! The spirit really shows throughout the grades! Performing was so much fun and to hear your school cheer you on back, made it more magical!” Throughout the r a l l y, s e v e r a l c l a s s competitions took place such as an obstaclecourse-type relay race involving potato sacks with mermaid tails and shark mouths. Another Hillsdale’s cheer and dance team poses after rally competition involved Photo Credit: Sabrina Braccini one representative from each class varsity cheerleading squads. Both teams catching tennis balls with laundry baskets “wowed the crowd” with their incredible while being pushed on a skateboard by stunts and tricks, dancing to popular songs another representative. This proved to such as “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande and be a rather difficult endeavor, with many “Sweet but Psycho” by Ava Max. During representatives falling off their skateboards Rally A, onlookers were stunned to see and losing tennis balls along the way. the varsity team nearly drop a flyer, but thankfully she was caught just milliseconds ( C o n t i n u e d o n p a g e 5 ) before she hit the ground, making the
Penny Wars Raises Record Amount
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Effect, explains, “Penny Wars is usually a “A thing our club thinks about a lot is Shristi Keni huge team effort among the whole Hillsdale how to balance what makes our event Staff Writer Once again Hillsdale students were Effect club. This year, because Penny Wars really fun, but also what makes our event seen running around looking for loose change, was a whole month earlier than usual, it meaningful, and to try to include both of and battling with the advisory next door. was spearheaded by a very dedicated group those things in our publicity. [We try] to Penny Wars is a-week-and-a-half-long of experienced Hillsdale Effect members, send the message that the event is fun and fundraiser organized by the Hillsdale Effect called the Steering Committee… [We also] the competition is fun but the money that to raise money for microloans and business have all of Hillsdale Effect club members, we raise really matters… Logistically the education for women in Guatemala. Coins as well as friends, and other peripheral challenge of putting on a rally for the whole are positive points, and bills are negative members who come to help count coins, school that is completely student-planned, points. Every advisory gets a jug for which is massive endeavor [within itself.] student-led, and student-produced in a very This year, leadership was really instrumental short amount of time.. is a challenge every advisors and students to fill with year… I’m so so proud of how the coins. Anyone can sabotage other rally went this year, Press explains.”. advisories by putting bills in their When asked what she likes best about jugs. In the end, the advisory that the experience, Press says, “There’s has the most points, and the house this moment at the end of every day of that has the most money raised wins. counting where you see all of the coins But where does this money go? over the tables, and people are dumping All of the money goes to Namaste them into jugs, and you hear the clickDirect, an organization that gives click-click of coins, and everything women microloans and business kind of wraps up and we enter the advisors. This helps women run last numbers into the spreadsheet and their businesses more effectively, there’s that moment where everyday leading them to have a stable it’s like ‘OK Where are we now?’ income. They can then afford their And adding up the total column on basic necessities, and to send their the spreadsheet and being like, okay, kids to school. It’s an amazing cause. what’s the total now, and looking at that L a s t y e a r, H i l l s d a l e E ff e c t The Hillsdale Effect celebrates a sucessful rally number grow, and thinking okay, if we raised $4,034.65! The most that Photo Credit: Sarah Press have that much money how many loans Hillsdale Effect had ever made is that? That’s a really exciting place.” in helping us make our publicity posters. was $8,090 in 2017. That is, until this year. Congratulations to the Hillsdale To get to team up with them was really an This year, the money from Penny Effect for breaking their record this year! honor, and they were incredibly helpful.” Wars raised a grand total of $8,674.32! Now, we wait another year for Penny Wars to A c c o r d i n g t o P r e s s t h e That’s the Hillsdale Effect’s highest come again. Until then, be sure to save your biggest challenge of Penny Wars is record of all time. They were able to coins and participate next year. We can clearly how “to keep it fresh year to year and raise microloans for 12 women!! Ms. Press, the advisor for Hillsdale keep people motivated and involved.” see that a penny is worth more than one cent.
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October 23rd, 2019
School News School News
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Club of the Month By: Nicole Kaye Valenzuela
Club Name: Best Buddies Coming back to Hillsdale is an inclusive club that will be the foundation of beautiful new friendships. In Best Buddies you get to have fun and build relationships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. According to Best Buddies International, the mission of the club is “to empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.” This club will be fun filled as you get to participate in upcoming events, such as the Best Buddies unified soccer game held October 17, and other festivities that include things like dances, movie nights, and holiday parities. Joining will bring you in for a great experience! disabilities will feel valued and included. Meetings will be held at lunch on every other Tuesday starting Sept. 24 in Room 401.
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Timbuktu and Marrakech: 9th and 12th Grade English Gal Balbadan Senior Staff Writer Q:Tell me about yourself. What are your hobbies, favorite movies, shows, celeb, food? I’m from the Bay Area and I grew up in Marin county. I’ve been living in this area for 7 years. Some of my favorite hobbies are hiking, playing video games, reading (which isn’t surprising for someone like me as an English teacher). I haven’t seen many shows lately, but I do enjoy many cooking shows like The Great British Baking Show and Guy Fieri. Q: Why did you choose to become a teacher? I always liked English the most in school. Towards the end of junior and senior year I wanted to become a doctor, but I after I didn’t do too well in AP Chemistry I decided not to pursue that path, and one of my high school teachers convinced me to pursue this path of being a teacher. I think teaching English and especially communication skills is essential,
no matter what path you go down in life. Q:Why did you choose to come teach at Hillsdale? At my old school called Everest, I really
liked the “small school” aspect of everyone knowing each other and the teachers and students being very close, and the students felt known and not like another “fish in the sea”. So the smaller learning communities is what really drew me to Hillsdale because I could still have that same feeling of
letting the students feel known but also a larger school than a charter school. Q:What is your favorite word, phrase, or quote? One of my favorite authors is William Faulkner and one of his most famous quotes which is especially important to remember today, is “The past is never dead. It isn’t even past.” The idea is that we can’t pretend that the past is over because it’s still shaping the world today, so we must understand that the issues in the past are never gone and can’t be ignored, because it’s still impacting us today and we must learn from what happened before. Q:What are you looking forward to this year? I’m looking forward to continuing to get to know my students and see their strengths and growths, as well as teaching some texts that I really love like The Invisible Man, one of my favorite books from high school, and King Lear, which is my favorite Shakespeare play that I can’t wait to experience with a new group of kids.
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Florence: Art of Video Zoe Greenspan
Senior Staff Writer Q:Have you taught anywhere else before teaching at HHS? A:“Yes, I have taught through the Hillsborough, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Lahonda-Pescadero school districts. I have been an art teacher, classroom teacher for fourth and fifth grade, an after school art teacher and in Hillsborough I taught TV studio production. And I currently am still teaching at the Media Center in Palo Alto.” Q:Are you enjoying Hillsdale so far? A: “I like the atmosphere, the staff in the performing and visual arts, and I really like the organization of the house system and the organisation of small groups within the large school.” Q: How many years have you been teaching? A: “I have been teaching for about 25
years, not all have been in a classroom, however I have also spent time writing grants for teaching art.” Q : Te l l m e a b o u t yourself, what do you enjoy doing in your free time? A: “I am an artist, I paint in my somewhat free time, in addition to working on video art. Currently, I am working on an art installation project idea that involves touchscreens. I also enjoy being outside, gardening or hiking.” What are you looking forward to this year? “I am looking forward to seeing what the students in my Art of Video classes can
create, there are many very talented students, and once everyone can get all the skills going I am curious to see what p e o p l e can come up with.” Q:What experience do you have with editing and creating f i l m ? A:“I have been an editor since back in the day with big tapes. I first started editing in
college, at Stanford I was involved in the instructional television network, where I learned some editing skills. I have also been a full time video editor for the last 7 years, I do freelance work along with work for the Hillsborough school department.” Q:Why did you choose to teach at Hillsdale? A:“I like the high school level, because it is a good period of time when students find their voice and move towards a direction of what you want to do for your future but you haven’t decided yet. Hillsdale is close enough to my house where I didn’t have to move, in addition to really liking the atmosphere.” If film making, art and teaching wasn’t an option, what would you do? “I would do lots of volunteering for non-profit organizations, a project organizer or writing grants for nonprofits.”
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Kyoto: 9th Grade English Brooke Vaysberg Staff Writer Q : C a n y o u i n t ro d u c e y o u r s e l f to Hillsdale High School? A: “Hi, my name is Venus Cayabyab, AKA Ms. Cayabyab. It is my first year teaching at Hillsdale High School, and I am a born and raised Bay Brea native. ” Q:Why did you choose to work at Hillsdale over other schools? A: “I chose to work at Hillsdale because I went to Capuchino High School, and I like serving the district that I was a part of growing up. In addition, I am really interested in the smaller learning communities. For me as a teacher, I think relationships are very important, and I like
how the smaller learning communities allow us to build those relationships. I think it’s pretty cool how we get to be with the same students for two years. If we have a good relationship with our students, then they are more likely to learn from us. Also, the environment is really nice. I t ’s u s u a l l y s u n n y, s o i t m a k e s m e h a p p y . ”
Q: How has your time at Hillsdale been so far? A : “ I t ’s b e e n really great. The students are very w e l c o m i n g , i t ’s crazy how quickly they bond together because of the house system, they see each other all the time. In addition, the staff has been really welcoming too. They know when there is a n e w t e a c h e r. They are always greeting me so it’s very welcoming and nice. I am always
looking forward to coming to work.” Q:What are you hoping to achieve in this next year at Hillsdale that you would like to share? A: “A very doable goal is hoping to get through my first year of teaching. I’m hoping to learn a lot. I think already within the first two months I learned a lot about myself and a lot about my students. I learned how to try and be more challenging content wise, and at the same time I have learned to meet all of my students where they are at. If they are struggling, I can try and help them understand, the best I can. Also, to be more aware how my words and actions affect my students. At the same time, it’s okay to show how human I am as a teacher too. Thanks!”
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October 23rd, 2019
The Fight For Hong Kong
Fiona Lu, Leil Cheng, and Kayla Leong Staff Writers Something is happening in Hong Kong. You may have heard it before, but what exactly is happening? And why is it importantto us and to the people who live there? First, let’s talk about Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a collection of islands in Southern China, bordering Guangdong Province, with a collective area of around 400 square miles. Hong Kong is known as an “autonomous region” of China, and is technically classified as a Special Administrative Region. The area was ceded to British rule in 1842, which ended the First Opium War between China and Britain. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong was returned to China, where it is meant to stay as a Special Administrative Region for fifty years, after which it will become a regular part of China. Currently, Hong Kong has a more democratic government and laws which allow more freedom for its citizens, as well as its own currency and a capitalist economic system, as opposed to the rest of China, which is based around Communism. This is known as the “One Country Two Systems” principle to the Chinese, as Hong Kong is still considered a part of China. Recently, Hong Kong has found its freedoms being encroached upon by the Chinese government. A new extradition bill has served as the catalyst for the significant conflict that has begun recently. The bill, formerly called the “Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation Bill,” was issued in February in the Chinese government, after
a Hong Kong native murdered a Taiwanese woman in Taiwan. On the surface, the bill simply expanded the list of countries that criminals could be sent to be tried. However, this could also mean offenders in Hong Kong could be sent to China to be tried, a country with a vastly different and a far
Front, brought together nearly 1.7 million people, in a city of 7.5 million people. Police response to the mostly non-violent protests has been criticized by the public as being too violent and extreme, with many reports of police officers using tear gas and rubber bullets against the protesters.
Protesters rise up for change in Hong Kong Photo Credit: medium.com
less democratic legal system. Many Hong Kong citizens were fervently opposed to the bill, calling it along the lines of “legalized kidnapping,” and demanding for the bill to be withdrawn through protest. Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong, was forced to suspend the bill. Even this action sparked public outcry, as a “suspension” was different than a “withdrawal,” the former of which still suggesting that the bill could return in the future . As a result, a leaderless series of protests have been going on for around four months. In fact, one of the largest protests so far, organized by the Civil Human Rights
After this major protest, it’s no wonder that Beijing, the capital of China, sees Hong Kong’s protests as a threat to its power. It’s approach to the opposition has changed from mere disregard to outright hostility. China is currently spreading misinformation about the protests in the news and social media, and firmly stands behind Carrie Lam in her decisions. However, there is very little foreign response to the protests. Trump has urged Beijing to “work humanely with the protesters” and suggested that Xi Jinping, the president of China, meet in person with the protestors. Evidently, this has had
no major effect on the situation in Hong Kong. Despite this, the Chinese government is still very antagonistic towards foreign response, telling others that they should “mind their own business,” and that “Hong Kong’s affairs are China’s internal affairs.” At this moment, critics say that Hong Kong’s freedoms and privileges are on the decline. Its “democracy” is only partially a democracy, as many members of its Legislative Council, which elects the Chief Executive, are elected by proBeijing corporations. Carrie Lam herself is heavily proBeijing and is supported by the Chinese government based in Beijing. Additionally, writers and artists in Hong Kong have felt an increasing pressure to self center, especially with the recent disappearance of five anti-Beijing booksellers and a tycoon, who all re-appeared in Chinese custody. Not only that, an interviewer for an Amercan newspaper was barred from entering Hong Kong after he hosted an event that featured a pro-independence activist from Hong Kong. Now, Hong Kong stands alone. A single democratic city fighting against an authoritarian government. A former trading trading hub and economic powerhouse cast into financial unimportance. It’s future is still relatively uncertain- it will inevitably have to face a return to China in 2048. Many citizens of Hong Kong would like to say that their future is in their own hands, and in some ways, it is. However, others have no hope for their future, thinking it as bleak and hopeless. What is happening in Hong Kong right now- it may not change the world- but it’ll certainly change lives.
A Detailed Look Into The Intricacies of Brexit
Em Miller Copy Editor
Brexit has been in and out of international news since the initial vote to leave in summer 2016. Since then, the official day in which the country was set to secede from the European Union (EU), has been changed multiple times. T h e U K ’ s membership in the EU was called into referendum due to a refugee crisis and other economic factors within Europe. Fifty-two percent of the population, primarily members of the Conservative Party, voted to leave the EU, while forty-eight, headed by the Labour Party, voted to stay. At that time, the UK needed to come up with an exit deal by March 29, 2019. Since then, that date has been moved twice, first to April 12, and finally to October 31. Then Prime Minister Theresa May spent 18 months coming up with an exit deal, which did not address what would replace the trade and customs arrangements with other countries in the EU. She tried to get
another deal passed a couple of months later, again to no avail. She eventually stepped down, and the Conservative Party voted in her successor, PM Boris Johnson. The major worry of the Conservative Party is that Brexit will end with a soft deal, or
more control over the trade deals they can make with other countries. The biggest issue with a more harsh separation of the EU and the UK is the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. With a hard Brexit deal, the border would
The Mighty British Flag hangs up high Photo Credit: Politco.com that the UK won’t leave at all. A soft Brexit would mean that Britain is still a part of the single market in the EU, but has a little
become heavily controlled, and reignite the unrest in Northern Ireland from the 1990s. Since becoming Prime Minister, Boris
Johnson has demonstrated his openness to a no-deal Brexit. If the UK were to leave the EU without a deal, tariffs would be quickly implemented, food prices would go up, the economy would likely crash, as well as the value of the British pound. Overall, economists advise against a no-deal Brexit as it would be catastrophic for everyone. Johnson then asked in mid-August for Parliament to be suspended until October 14. However, a law was previously passed which would not allow a no-deal Brexit to occur. So now, there are a few things that could happen: the “divorce date” could be moved again, an early election for the next Prime Minister could be called, a vote of no confidence could take place, causing the whole of Parliament’s functionality as a governing body could be put into review, or Brexit could simply b e c a n c e l l e d . I t ’s just a matter of what the government values the most: order, or independence.
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October 23rd, 2019
Sra. Barcelona Timbuktu: Spanish
Ereni Delis and Sophia Makarewycz Staff Writers How many schools have you taught at previously? I have been at four schools previously. I spent eight years teaching at private schools and two years teaching at public schools before this. Just before Hillsdale, I was teaching at Palo Alto High School. What is your favorite part about Hillsdale so far? My students - just getting to know them, and what’s really fun is them getting to know me too. When you are a new teacher, you start out as a big question mark, and I think the most fun has been just getting to know the students, and the reciprocal nature of going back and forth between us has been great. How many years have you been speaking Spanish? Even though my last name is Barcelona, I’m actually not Latina. I did bilingual education from kindergarten through 6th grade. No one in my family speaks Spanish - I’m the only one! Luckily, my mom put me in bilingual education through all of elementary school, so I learned Spanish from a very young age. I didn’t do anything with Spanish in middle school and then started in Spanish 1 in high school. We didn’t have a placement test or anything like that, and I just started in Spanish
1, but it ended up being great because I learned a lot of the academic stuff that I hadn’t learned before. I’ve kind of been speaking it for my whole life, but I did also start in Spanish 1 in high school, so a little bit of everything. I studied in college and studied abroad a bunch of times as well! What is your favorite part about being a Spanish teacher? I love seeing students progress, at every level, but it is most apparent in Spanish 1, where they come in with nothing, and then you see
really slow sometimes - it feels like you aren’t progressing, but for me as a teacher, that is the most exciting thing. Where did you go to college? I went to college at UC Davis, and I received my undergrad, teaching credential, and masters there. I couldn’t get enough of the school and I double majored and double minored during my years there. Do you have any pets? I have a cat named Curry, named after the food not after the basketball player. She is about 11 years old. What is your favorite activity outside of school? I love to play softball, I love to spend time with my niece and nephew and I have a nephew on the way, and I love to do anything with trivia. I host trivia nights all over the bay area. Bring any trivia questions my way!
them by the end of the school year being able to make conversation and understand readings. It is truly amazing to watch, and I think sometimes students don’t see how much progress they made because it feels
Where did you go to high school? I went to high school at a school called Arroyo Grande high school near the San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach area. I actually went to school with Zac Effron, and I was his TA for chemistry. My high school was actually very similar to Hillsdale, although we had about 3,000 students so it was bigger. There were similar types of events and similar types of competitions.
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Oaxaca: ELD/World Languages Perrine Lee Staff Writter Q: Can you tell us about your upbringing ? A: “I was raised in Spain and remember total freedom. There were 5 kids in my family, and my parents didn’t have time to parent us, so I spent a lot of time outside the house… My siblings live in Spain and I don’t talk to any of them now but my sister Sussie, who’s my best friend.”
buy 20 acer ranch with a house in lake county. That was it, I wanted space and a house to walk around and maybe have a dog. However, there are fires there all the time, so when properties burnt down, people would bring their animals to me and ask me to keep them. It was first 17 goats, then 3 horses, then people found out that I had the animal rescue ranch so then it was alpacas, rabbits, kittens, dogs, and now I have a whole zoo there. The problem was that I needed people to take care of the
Q:What made you want to be a teacher? A. “When my son was born, I stopped working for 3 years to be with my son… We spent days playing by working with puzzles and I taught him Spanish. I realized that I was good at teaching and decided to go for my credentials and started teaching years later.” Q : H a v e y o u t a u g h t anywhere before Hillsdale? A “I worked at my old school for 5 years, in fact, I was one of the 4 founding teachers. The problem is that in October of 2017, the school burned and conditions were really bad. The school district had no plans to fix anything so as much as it hurt me, I decided I had to leave.” Q:What were you like in high school? A:“I was a tomboy in high school. I had lots of friends, most of them were guys, because I was very into sports and not interested in girly things. I was dislexic, which I didn’t know so I was labeled as a bad student and lazy, even though I worked my butt off, it didn’t show. However, I was happy at school because my life at home was not that good, so school was my happy place.” Q : We h e a r d y o u h a v e a “ re s c u e ranch”, can you talk about that? A:“When I got divorced, I decided that I wanted to buy property. I didn’t want to buy anything in an urban setting because I like space, nature, and the outdoors. I decided to
animals, and so I found homeless people! My property has a house so when I frond 2 young kids living a truck, I offered a place and utilities in exchange for keeping the animals. I now have 3 people who were homeless that live there and take care of the animals.” Q:What word would you use to describe you? A: “Persistent. I don’t quit until I get what I want. If I have a plan, I just won’t quit. Really. Seriously. Like annoying. It’s a great quality if you know how to handle it, but sometimes I make myself mad.” Q:What are your hobbies? A:“My hobby is definitely reading, I own a digital library of about 1000 books, and I read every single day. I just love it.” Q:What is your favorite food?
A:“My favorite type of food is japnese food. But nothing cooked, no tempura. I like sushi, sashimi, raw fish, uni, and even noodles if you push me.” Q: What is something that our students would be surprised to know? \A: “I have 4 undergrad degrees. I was a lawyer in spain. I never worked but I went to school for it. I have a degree for economics and finance with a concentration in computer information systems in new york. I have criminal justice administration in CUS and a masters in technology. I went to school because I loved to go to school. And those were the years when my son was born, since I wasn’t doing much, I spent the time learning.” Q: Who were influential people in your life? A: “My father, but for the wrong reasons. He was a person that I never wanted to become, and so I became the opposite. Extremes are never good, but he was the extreme that I did not want to be. So I realized I became the other extreme, which is not good either, but at least I’m ok with that extreme.” Q: What would you do in another life? A:“If I had another life time, I would do all the things I want to do. I would travel and find other careers. I’ve been a research analyst and loved it, I have been a project manager and I loved it. I wish I had more time to go to school and get a degree in computer science and become coder for games. But I just don’t have the time now to explore those things.” Q: What advice would you give to students? A:“I would say the same thing I tell my son. School is important but its not everything. Whatever you decide to be, just do it because you love it. You will become the best and that will bring in the money that everyone wants. Make sure you find what you love, then make a career out of it.”
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October 23rd, 2019
The Music Deptartment Kicks Off Another Fantastic Year! Lucas Chan Staff Writter
This year’s Back-to-School Night Concert was held on Thursday, Sept. 12, and it filled the crowd with “oohs” and “aahs”. Mr. Yowell’s Women’s Choir started the show off with the tune “She Sings”, and the night got progressively jazzy when the Chamber Singers sang the tune “Music Changes the World” . The audience’s excitement sparked up when Mr. Galea’s Jazz Ensemble took the stage with their new vocalist, Patrick Lucey, on the tune, “How About You?” As the Orchestras came aboard, the audience began to quiet down. While Mr. Galea conducted the String Orchestra on the tune, “Burst!” and Mr. Yowell, conducted the Chamber Orchestra on their tune,” Waterloo Station”,the audience was so inaudibly silent until the end of the tune. It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Before the Concert
Band and Wind Ensemble played their tunes, Former HHS Music Boosters president, Bridget Michelsen, and current president, Laura Duncan, talked about donating to Music Boosters that sparked discussions from
The Chamber Singers perform Photo Credit: Lucas Chan the audience. The concert closed with, Wind Ensemble’s tune, “Regenesis (Say of the Planets)”, and the audience made their way into the lobby where they had the opportunity
to buy HHS Music spirit wear and to chat and enjoy refreshments.“I thought the Back to School Concert was pretty unique,” said Mr. Galea, “We can play off one tune to show off what we have to work on and stuff like that so that is really cool. I thought everybody played really well and I thought the crowd was awesome, I thought ever ensemble’s song places were really good and so it was an exciting concert, it was a great way to spend some enthusiasm.” “We could always play better,” he continued, “but we have a whole year to do it.” It won’t be long until the Winter Concert comes rolling up to them. In preparation for the Winter Concert, the ensembles will have to face playing more difficult music and getting better by practicing with their fellow musicians to become better musicians. “We have lots of really fun days planned for the Winter Concert,” Mr. Galea explained, “that the audience are going to love.”
San Mateo High School Experiments With Yondr Pouches Kristen Rank and Stefanie Elgaard Staff Writers Yondr pouches have taken over San Mateo High School. No longer are students allowed to use their phones at any point during the school day. Now they are required to lock their devices in neoprene pouches before first period and cannot access them until the school day is over. Teachers are in possession of an unlocking device. The pouches are distributed to each student and become their full responsibility at home and at school. Mr. Stevenson, one of Hillsdale’s administrators, gave some insight into the Yondr program and Hillsdale’s participation in it. Last year, a pilot program was set up with the freshman advisors where each advisor was given five yondr pouches. Mr. Stevenson explained that it went well, “I think the 9th grade teachers found it very useful as a tool to be able to quickly have a student put their phone in a yondr pouch if they had it out in class when they weren’t supposed to. And then the student and parent would have to come to the main office and have us unlock the yondr pouch.” Currently, Hillsdale is not using Yondr pouches at all. This is because Yondr would not allow Hillsdale to continue on with the pilot program due to their “all-or-nothing policy” where either every student or no one had a yondr pouch. Instead, Hillsdale, along with other schools in the district, is watching SMHS closely to see how their program goes this year. Mr. Stevenson states that Hillsdale’s status with yondr will depend on certain
factors, including, “... are students starting to enjoy having a break from their smartphones during the day? Are students starting to interact with each other more instead of being on their phones? Is bullying going down because students don’t have access to their phones during the day?” If all of these criteria are met , Hillsdale may start onsidering Yondr again. However, Yondr pouches come at a price. Specifically, a $28,000 price. That’s why currently , Hillsdale plans on using that money to benefit students in ther effective ways. One negative consequence of Yondr pouches is the way students are
at SMHS to see if it is a smart investment. However, Hillsdale students can avoid the implementation of Yondr pouches by simply adhering to the phone policy. If students are respectful users of technology in the classrooms, then there will be no need for Yondr pouches. But if students do not follow the current phone policy, Hillsdale may begin exploring alternative options like Yondr. Hillsdale students are curious if this practice could be adopted here and are looking to San Mateo High to see what students have to say about it. We asked them. Q: Do you think that people are talking to other kids more during lunch or free time? A: “I do… it improved our school communication a lot, too. I can tell during class that people aren’t distracted on their phones, and in the halls people will actually say hi to each other and talk to each other more.” - K a l l e a M a l i l a y, a 1 0 t h grade student at SMHS
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trying to beat the system. Mr. Stevenson told us, “what San Mateo is wrestling with... not just the money side, is what do you do when students are in violation of it? Can you spend all of your time as an assistant principal dealing with students with their smartphones out. I mean, are they using burner phones? Are they using Apple watches?” Because of these factors, Hillsdale and other schools are evaluating the success of Yondr
Q: Do you feel that there is more participation during class? A: “Yeah... because some kids would sit on their phones the entire class, but I wouldn’t necessarily say its an increase of participation, I would say it’s kids paying attention more.” -Chiroshree Das, an 11th grade student at SMHS Q: Do you like having yondr pouches or do you think it is unnecessary? A: “I think we should have just enforced a stricter phone policy because yondr was pretty expensive. I think SMHS spent 20k on this. I feel like we could have used that money on better things.” -Chiroshree Das, an 11th grade student at SMHS.
What do Students think of the Double-Block? Natasha Patel and Brooke Vaysberg Staff Writters
This year a double block schedule is eing introduced to Hillsdale High School once a month. Response to the having weeks with four block periods are mixed as students weigh the pros and cons. Some students like this schedule, because they get extra time to do homework, because it is not due the following day. Upperclassmen think that it works well for the senior Capstone Project. According to senior Amy Bruhns, “It works well with what they’re trying to achieve. Seniors need a little extra time for the capstone hours, rather than trying to balance it outside of school. I think it’s good.” However, having several 90 minute periods from Tuesday through Friday can be a challenge. Many people get distracted, and can’t focus for that long, especially in boring or difficult classes. Do students like the late starts? Most students really enjoy the two late starts in one week because they all love getting extra sleep! It is a nice chance to catch up on sleep for the week, if needed. Athletes, such as Shawn Cotton, senior, said, “Yes, especially because I’m a basketball player, so we have practice every day, and it gives me more time to sleep.” Some negative opinions are that the two late starts are not helpful. It causes people to go to bed later, since they have more time in the morning, and that leads to less sleep. Another reason that the late starts aren’t enjoyed by all is because people without a 7th period have to leave school at the same time as everyone else on even-period days. This is very inconvenient for anyone who has an after-school job, and needs to get work done.
Is it an adjustment from last year? Many people find this schedule to be a big adjustment from last year. People have trouble remembering which block day it is, and the different timings for each class. Overall, many people find the schedule to be confusing, but they agree that they will get used to it throughout the year. Bella DelAguila, freshman, commented, “I think [the new schedule] is overwhelming sometimes, especially coming from a school that doesn’t have block. It’s confusing to adjust to something new.” This schedule will become more normal to people in the future, and students will most likely get used to it. Would students like it if the doubleblock schedule happens every week? Almost every student interviewed had the same answer to this question: absolutely not! There was a variety of reasons for these strong opinions. They can’t handle having one and a half hour classes four days a week, because it is exhausting. If students have questions, they can’tget an answer from their teacher the following day. Some students, especially those with fewer classes or a work schedule, believe that it would mess everything up. Nalla Balotro, senior, said, “I would not like double block schedule every week. For some classes, it would just be too much on my brain. For example, in math, I can’t sit still for 2 hours. Block once a week is perfect.” Aisling Edge, sophomore, said, “I would like if this schedule happens every week, just because of late starts. I like my sleep!” In addition, if double block is every week, it would give students more time to finish and turn in their homework. Almost everyone came to the conclusion that double block schedule once a month is perfect.
Hillsdale’s Annual Welcome Rally (continued from page 1)
Caroline Lim also notes that her favorite part was when a freshman competing in the relay allegedly “fell off the bouncy ball multiple times,” amusing all spectators on the bleachers. Many members of the student body agree that one of the most memorable highlights of the Welcome Back Rally was the incredible hip hop performance by Hillsdale’s very own dance team. Spectators watched in awe
as the dancers in bright scarlet red jerseys moved in perfect sync, never missing a beat. By the time the music stopped, the audience erupted in applause while the dance team froze in their final positions. And so it appears this school year at Hillsdale has started off on the right foot, thanks to the Welcome Back Rally of 2019.
Quote of The Month
“The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible treads like unseen cats. Tom Skelton shivered. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange velvet. Smoke panted up out of a thousand chimneys like the plumes of funeral parades. From kitchen windows drifted two pumpkin smells: gourds being cut, pies being baked.” ― Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree
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Pereseid Meteor Shower originating from the Perseus constellation Perseus because the stars in the constellation Naama Akiva was observed in the far east. The meteors are light years away, while the actual Staff Writer It was all a fuss over Medusa’s head. were named the Perseids, which means meteors are just 60 miles above Earth’s surface. The Perseids The head went from being is the most visible secure on its owner’s body, annual meteor shower to enduring decapitation, most years, peaking on after which it was placed August 12 each year, in a bag for some time. with over one meteor Then it was removed falling every minute. from the bag to turn its If you want to see new owner’s enemies into n e x t y e a r ’s m e t e o r stone, and became attached shower, it is said to be to a shield for the rest of its very visible in Mines days. Medusa’s decapitator Road, Livermore. Here, was Perseus, a very fierce there are thankfully warrior, as the all powerful few tourists, and is God Zeus was his father. unobstructed by city Many years later, 2ndlights, making for a c e n t u r y a s t r o n o m e r, perfect place to view Ptolemy, found that a collection of stars in the sky T h e c o n s t e l l a t i o n s o f P e r s e u s . P h o t o C r e d i t : W i k e p e d i a meteors. If Livermore i s t o o f a r, L a n d s resembled Perseus, with End (Point Lobos), Medusa’s head in his hand. “the sons of Perseus” in Greek. In reality, or San Francisco, are both irresistible Thus, the constellation Perseus was named. the Perseids’ point of origin is actually a About 2000 years ago, a meteor shower coincidence alignment with the constellation places to view the stars anytime.
Texas Shootings May Push Gun Laws
Lizzie Manis Senior Staff Writer It was a Monday afternoon. gunman, 36, sat inside of his car as a policeman pulled him over. According to the Associated Press, when he questioned why, he was told it because of a lack of turn signal usage. The gunman proceeded to pull out an AR-15, maliciously shooting seven people ranging from 15-57 years old that were in the area. What the officers did not know was that the gunman had been fired from his job just days before, on the Saturday before the shooting. He worked at Journey Oilfield Services prior to his crime, and is believed to have rampaged because of this, according to the National Tip Line that
he called hours before he began shooting. He supposedly pointed a rifle at the officer who pulled him over, shooting at the patrol car of the officer blindly. He struck the officer, and fled as he continued to fire shots through the Odessa and Midland areas in Texas. He ended up stealing a postal truck, and driving 20 miles until he was shot by an officer in a movie theatre parking lot. Texas has decided to advance their gun laws after this shooting, due to the 10 mass shootings in the state that are considered to be the deadliest in the nation. Texas chose to loosen up gun laws rather than tighten them, allowing them on school grounds and in places of worship. Both Trump and Mike Pence
spoke of needing a change, describing the shootings as ‘mass atrocities’. Democratic presidential candidates disagreed with this change, especially Julian Castro who spoke out about how the shootings would continue happening if there weren’t any greater restrictions on gun laws. All parties agree that the shootings need to be stopped, but they are still deciding on a method of accomplishing that goal. A vigil was held after the shooting on the University of Texas campus, which was mainly for the victims but also in support of law enforcement and medical providers, according to NPR. Hundreds of Texans stood and prayed for the losses, terrified of what could happen next.
Hurricane Dorian Hits Bahamas Emily Duncan Staff Writer
On September 1, the Bahamas were struck by Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 tropical storm. It was the strongest storm to ever hit the Bahamas, with winds at speeds over 180 miles per hour, leaving behind catastrophic damage. After several days, the storm traveled to Florida, and made
its way up the East Coast, decreasing in strength and speed as it went. Eventually, on September 9, Dorian reached Canada, where it soon died down and faded away. The hurricane caused the most destruction in the Bahamas, where $7.5 billion has been estimated in total damage costs. The death toll has reached 54 people, and there are many more still missing.
70,000 Bahamians are homeless, as 70% of homes are underwater, and electricity and running water have been scarce. One man, who lost both his house and his wife in the storm, told CNN, “Everything I own is gone. Every single thing.¨ The Bahamas have received some aid from other countries, including Britain and the United States, but more is still needed.
Advice from Papaya & Cherry
Dear Cherry and Papaya, How to deal with procrastination and getting distracted? Sincerely, Procrastination Master Dear Procrastination Master, Try using a website blocker to block distracting website, and try using study methods such as the Pomodoro technique! Sincerely,
Papaya
Dear Procrastination Master, Destroy your phone. Sincerely,
Cherry Dear Cherry and Papaya, I want to join newspaper, but I’m concerned I have nothing to write about. What should I do? Sincereley, Writers Block Dear Writers Block, Make a list of everything you’re interested in, and think about what you can pull from to create a story. Whatever you write, I’m sure it’ll be interesting! Sincerely,
Papaya
Dear Writers Block, Make stuff up. You’re the news, everyone will take your word as fact Sincereley,
Cherry Dear Cherry and Papaya, I waited for one whole week in the counseling office to change my schedule, but now I’m regretting changing it >_< What should I do? Sincereley, Schedule Sadness Dear Schedule Sadness, Make the most out of your situation! Make friends with people in your class, and enjoy their company! Sincerely,
Papaya
Dear Schedule Sadness, Deal with it. You can’t do anything about it now.
Cherry Dear Cherry and Papaya, When is it better to offer a solution and when is it better to offer comfort? Sincereley, Confused Comforter Dear Confused Comforter, The key here is communication. Know the person with the issue, and ask which they would prefer. Sincerely,
Papaya
Dear Confused Comforter, Only give comfort. Papaya and I need to offer solutions, otherwise we will be out of a job. Sincerley,
Cherry
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Where the Crawdads Sing Maya Mysselman Staff Writer Over the last few years, there has been a tidal wave of fantastic books. From Educated to Becoming, there’s no doubt we have a lot of great options to choose from. However, one shines particularly bright: Where the Crawdads Sing. Written by Delia Owens, the novel has received overwhelmingly positive - and well-deserved - reviews, topping the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers list for twenty weeks. While some readers might be turned away by the subject of harsh poverty in North Carolina, this book is really more a comingof-age novel than anything else. Where the Crawdads Sing balances two timelines: one in which a brutal murder is being investigated, and the other telling the life story of a young girl named Kya. As the two slowly intersect, the author turns up the heat. However, what really makes this novel stand out is the setting. Owens grew up in the South, and it shows. The backdrop of the story is the marsh in which Kya lives and the town surrounding it. The reader can almost see the marsh come to life as it is described, and can appreciate its beauty through Kya’s eyes. The town itself comes
to life because of the characters who live in it, who, despite all of their shortcomings, can seem all too human. Between the two settings, the book stands out as a story you can could almost walk right into the story. Kya herself is also very well-written. As the central character focus of much of the book, she comes across as a very natural, likable character. The reader finds themselves rooting for her until the very end, and becomes invested in her story. Though good, Where the Crawdads Sing isn’t perfect. The plot twist at the end feels random, with few elements throughout the story to support it.T Also, the author skips through most of Kya’s later life in a few paragraphs, which feels too abrupt given the length her childhood was described. It seems the author wanted to wrap up the end quickly, making and it feels rushed and incomplete as a result. Nevertheless, most of the book is still excellent and worth reading. This book has an eye-opening perspective on culture in the South, poverty, and prejudice. It’s the type of book that makes you think without even realizing it, making for and is a great read. Even among the many wonderful books today, Where the Crawdads Sing stands out, and probably will for years to come.
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood Gal Balaban Senior Staff Writer
The simple act of putting the name “Quentin Tarantino” on a film poster guarantees excitement and audiences. That’s why the success of his 9th flick, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, was no surprise, no matter how unconventional. Leonardo DiCaprio stars in his first role since The Revenant, for which he won a long-awaited Oscar. In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, DiCaprio plays Rick Dalton, an actor trying to revitalize his career and push himself to be the best. DiCaprio made for a perfect choice as his use of expressions perfectly captured Dalton’s over-the-top personality. Accompanying Dalton on his ventures is his stuntman and best friend Cliff Booth, portrayed by Brad Pitt, in one of his best recent performances. Booth is a hilarious and skilled stuntman with a passion for driving who perhaps makes questionable choices but takes challenges head-on. However what makes Booth stand out the most is the incredible
dialogue, making him possibly the greatest film character of the entire year so far. Tarantino writes many entertaining scenes with funny dialogue that align perfectly with the great soundtrack, outstanding production design, and strong cinematography. Although it’s expected of the writer-director to craft non-linear and unconventional storylines, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is definitely his slowest film. Some scenes drag on for too long without much of a purpose. Despite this, the movie does hold a lot of passion from the filmmaker, making it feel like a love letter to the golden age of cinema, and its unorthodox screenplay is like no other modern film. Even though some scenes feel a bit stretched and there could’ve been some additions to make the film feel worthy of its long runtime, there are some awesome and fulfilling climactic scenes, such as the final one that capture Tarantino at his best -- and most violent. It may be one of his lesser films, but it’s still worth seeing because of its originality and style, especially if you’re a fan of the Hollywood genius behind the film.
Friends and The Office Leaving Netflix Jessie King Staff Writer
Over the summer, Netflix released the statement that beloved sitcoms Friends and The Office were officially being removed from Netflix, among a flurry of other shows. Most of the properties were moving to rival streaming services, such as NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Disney’s Disney+, and WarnerMedia’s HBO Max. This prompted national distress about Netflix’s shrinking library. “I hate this. I really do,” said Dani Bishop, a junior. “I watch Friends whenever I need cheering up… and I have a lot of memories watching it with my family. I really wish they would
keep it on.” Unfortunately, there are no plans to keep The Office or Friends on Netflix, as more and more shows leave for different services. This biggest loss, people agreed, is The Office. “It’s horrible that we won’t be able to watch The Office,” Andy Taylor, a freshman, said. “They just can’t take The Office off of Netflix,” a junior, Emma Kotler, protested. “What do they expect me to do after school? Homework?” The good news is that Netflix will still have these shows for a little bit longer. The major shows won’t be leaving until the new streaming services start - HBO Max and Peacock are launching spring next year, while Disney+ is launching in November.
Monthly Horoscope Catherine Lange Senor Staff Writer
Ever wondered if you could look into the future? Well, wonder no more with the Hillsdale Scroll’s expertly and credible interpretation of what the stars are trying to tell us every night. (Photo Credit: www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com) Aries (3/21-4/19)
Is a hot dog a sandwich? You’ll find the answer to this question and tell everyone you know whilst rotting in a special kind of hell.
Taurus (4/20-5/20)
Napkins are not a vegetable.
Gemini (5/21-6/20)
“Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you’ll land among the stars,” may have been a good maxim at one point, but you’ll quickly find that’s not how space travel works.
Cancer (6/21-7/22)
An aged alpaca will visit you soon to inform you that your grandmother is running an underground Norwegian restaurant.
Leo (7/23-8/22) Virgo (8/23-9/22)
Spelling is for the week. Sometimes your path will take you amongst that which you least expect, but in your heart, close your eyes and listen to the trust you see.
Libra (9/23-10/22)
One man’s trash is another man’s portal to the gods.
Scorpio (10/23-11/21)
Take extra precautions this week. You never know when you’re going to need a battleax.
Sagittarius (11/22-12/21)
Whenever a door closes, a window opens. Make home improvement a top priority this week.
Capricorn (12/22-1/19)
Aquarius (1/20-2/18)
Pisces (2/19-3/20)
Don’t pay attention to what others say about you. You’ll be happier at the end of the day if you pay attention to your own needs, indulge in some self-care, and steal all the green items from Forever 21 because God told you to. There will come a time this week when your unnatural interest in birdwatchers will come in very, very handy. Just because your friend calls you a chicken doesn’t mean you have to jump off a roof through a flaming hoop with your dog and a very drunk bear. Or so you’ll find out later this week…
Summer Movie Review Joyce Jin Staff Writer
Spider-Man: Far From Home “I thought Spider-Man: Far From Home was phenomenal!” said Abigail Phillips, a junior in Hillsdale. The movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home is the end of phase three of “Marvel Cinematic University”, and explains what happened after Avengers: Endgame. In the Movie, Tom Holland, played again by Peter Parker (Spider-Man). This movie pays tribute to those heroes who sacrificed their lives in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, especially to Iron Man who was like a teacher and a father to SpiderMan. Unfortunately, after what happened in Avengers: Endgame, Peter needed to face all challenges by himself. “I think a lot of people were expecting it to be a bit more melancholic after Avengers: Endgame and it wasn’t really. It definitely has moments of humor (Night Monkey) and the moments of terror (nightmare illusions). The second group was particularly spectacular and shows just how far our visual effects have come as the world twists until anything can be a lie.” said a sophomore in school. After through all these twisting things, Peter came to know more about the world and what he should do in the future, he finally realized his responsibility and became a new Spider-Man. The Lion King The Lion King is a classic movie, the first version was released in 1988 and the
second one release in 1995. After 24 years of waiting it finally returned to screen. The story is same as the old version but everything looks more realistic in this new movie. Madeleine Lee, a senior said, “ It’s kind of hard to tell the difference in this movie because all the lions look realistic so it’s also hard to tall their facial expression.” Unlike the original Lion King movie this movie uses real lions instead of cartoon lions making it closer to reality. As this movie always does, the plot is simple and easy to understand but we can still reflect it on our life. The movie shows us the law of jungle and the cruelty of the world but at the same time, it tells audience the importance of friendship, growth and our responsibility. “ It’s a very good movie, although it’s hard to tell their facial expression but it gives us more space to experience what the characters feel.” Over all, it’s a movie worth to see it. Toy Story 4 Woody, Buzz and other characters are back after a long time waiting. Woody, became a toy belongs to Bonnie but he's not kid’s favorite toy anymore. They went on a road trip with a new toy-Forky. Unexpectedly, Woody met his old friend Bo Peep, when they were talking about the old days, they found they have extreme different expectations as a toy. At the end, Woody discovers find out the lifereal-lifereal life he wants too live want and started out on to have a new adventure. This movie keep the theme from previous movies which is let kids cherish their toy treat them as they have feelings.
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October Crossword
by: Brie Sloves
ACROSS: 1. A substance that floats on water 4. A soft, cow’s milk cheese 8. Much ___ about nothing 9. Money that has been used in a purchase 10. Internet domain 11. Unpleasant sweat smell abbr. 12. Find a sum 15. Fall holiday with candy 20. ___ hill 21. Common battery type 22. Rock back and forth with the wind 24. Container for Peanut Butter 25. Appliance used for cooking pasta 26. Cassava 27. Nickname for fall, referencing the holiday in 15-across 30. Cow’s vernacular 31. Ctrl. ___ Delete 32. Eerie location for 15-across night 41. Infuriated 42. Car 43. Prefix meaning two 45. “Before” to a bard 46. Desolate area, relating to 15-across 51. Madam’s counterpart 52 Meas. of acidity 52. Meas. of acidity 53. U.S. gov. department handling relations with Delhi 54. Immense pain 58. Ogre, according to Japanese folklore 59. Indonesian shop 60. Unagi source DOWN: 1 A promise 2 Concept signified by a lightbulb in cartoons 3 Sit in a lazy, relaxed way 4 Oil co. 5 Prefix meaning again 6. Out’s oppostie
7. “__al”, in describing a list 9. Plant seeds 11. Feathered scarf 12. Alter 13. Son of Lucius, in a J.K. Rowling series 14. When doubled, an English band 16. City of Angels for short 17 This, in Oaxaca 18. Small Star Wars creature 19. Military blue? 23. Affirmative response 25 Common conjunction 26 New Haven university 27 “Therefore, veto” 28. Pasta cooking dish 29 Natl. U.S. warning system 30. Crime featured in 2019-2020 Mock Trial 32. Houses 33. Video game “_____ breakout” 34.Airplane landing time prediction 35. Substance that induces a physiological effect 36. Icy planet in Star Wars 37. Loving remark when interspersed with “XXXX” 38. 2009 Pixar animated feature 43. Undergraduate degree in theological disciplines 44. Up and coming computer based field of work 47. FCBIAI agent 48. Wind instrument 49. Alcoholic beverage, most commonly red or white 50. Metal piece that is hit with a hammer 54. @ 55. “On your mark, get set, __!” 56. Casual indication of agreement 57. Negation
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The reason why Dracula doesn’t have many friends on Halloween is because he can be a real pain in the neck. On Halloween, the best way to get rid of demons is to simply start exorcising a lot. The two spiders that got married on Halloween were now
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newly-webbed. The winner of the Halloween skelton beauty contest was no body. Divding a pumpkin’s circumference by the diameter on Halloween will give you pumpkin pi.
October Comic
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