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Thoughts on The End of the School Year By Erin Margaret Looney As the school year comes to an end, it feels almost surreal. It feels like September was just yesterday, when all of us were on virtual learning. Teachers were learning just as much as we were about using the Chromebooks and becoming accustomed to Google Meets, assigning work, and how everything was to be assembled. This is a new world that we all had to get used to -- it isn’t quite something that we had a choice or a say in. The only thing that we could choose was how we handled the situation. Thinking about how our teachers worked with us all, how they were patient when it came to technical difficulties that we had, and more never ceases to amaze me. Certainly, this school year was far from ideal. The pandemic has impacted so many lives in and out of school. I had a sudden realization, not far into the year. In fact, it was fairly early. I was aware that there was going to be a change. Students bore every twist and turn that their teachers challenged them with, regardless of how big or small these challenges were. For that, they are the true champions here -- and the teachers were our guides in becoming them. After working very hard this year, and doing much to stay involved in school and help out, my thoughts about the end of the school year have become prominent. What we get at the end of this year -- all of the events that are taking place, all of the memories that will never be forgotten of such an embracing and upsetting time, confusion and fear of how we are supposed to move forward. It is not necessarily what we deserve but it is what we can use to understand how change can affect the world. By seeing that, our confusion and fear of how we are supposed to move forward will slowly dilute as we focus on today instead of tomorrow. Our abnormal normality becomes our new reality by getting used to a different atmosphere. It is unfortunate that the end of the school had to end this way -- and that it wasn’t the same as a normal year, but it teaches us not to take life for granted. In just an instant, something huge can happen and change everything. But this life that we are living, the way that the school year is ending, doesn’t have to be something that we stay stuck on. The small spark of hope that we should have within ourselves should be equivalent to knowing that one day everything will be back to normal. Right now, it is certainly not an amazing situation. Pretending that it is will not make the situation better … As human beings, our nature is to do that. Instead, we need to acknowledge what is going on and hold onto this hope that it will get better. That all depends on us. Image Source: Milburn Flooring Mills
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Dear Reader, Congratulations on navigating through such a difficult year! COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, but we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Newfield's Newspaper Club remains your partner in engaging, informing, and uniting our community through such uncertain times. The Quadrangle is excited to share with you the final publication of the 2020-21 School Year. In an eco-friendly initiative, we will continue to release our publications online. The publication is also available to readers through our Issuu link (found on our Instagram page) and our page on the school's website. All articles and artworks will be available on Fusfoo as well. We hope you enjoy this publication and look forward to those September 2021 days where we may all meet in-person! If you have any comments or suggestions for us, feel free to email us at nhswolverine@gmail.com. Over the summer, please make sure to sign up for vaccine appointments to bring us one more step closer to normal. Reach out with questions. Seniors, good luck in your future endeavors at college, a career, and beyond. We are so thankful to receive your contributions over the years. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen: see you next year! Happy reading! The Quadrangle Staff
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KEEPING TRACK OF NEWFIELD COVID-19 CASES
Quarter 4 COVID-19 Cases By Veronica Hall This publication only covers cases at Newfield and does so on a quarterly basis. A full list of cases spanning the entire school year and district can be found on the district website. Scan the QR Code to the right for the distribution of COVID-19 cases across the district.
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Class of 2021's Senior Prom By Peter Marjowski
On June 10, 2021 the Senior Class of 2021 held its Senior Prom, held at the East Wind in Wading River. It was truly a magical night filled with fun, dancing, food, and memories. The venue was exquisite and all of the seniors looked amazing that day. The dresses of the girls were beautiful and the boys all looked handsome! The food at the venue was quite good. There was a buffet style meal with a burger bar, a potato bar, stuffed shells marinara, pierogi, penne alla vodka, Swedish meatballs, and chicken parmigiana. There was also a build your own ice cream bar for dessert. The venue was indeed breathtaking and the theme of "Met Gala" was phenomenal. The night was full of dancing and music. The majority, if not the entirety, of the seniors who attended, in unison, sang along to “When I Was Your Man” By Bruno Mars. Newfield's teachers crowned a Prom King and Prom Queen that night as well: Prom King was Newfield senior Parker McPhillips and the Prom Queen was Newfield senior Alyssa Miller. Congratulations to both of them on receiving this title! I would like to thank everyone who was responsible for making this night possible, especially our principal, Mr. Graviano. I would also like to thank Mrs. Hassett and Mrs. Maffia, the senior class advisors, for their endless hours of planning and working hard to make this night possible. I also extend a special thanks to the class cabinet of Newfield’s senior class for all they have done to make Prom possible. The senior class had a wonderful time at Prom and I would like to thank everyone who attended. Prom was truly an amazing night and a memory which will last forever, truly unforgettable. Images: Courtesy of Peter Marjowski
COPING WITH CORONA
A Chance at a Normal Summer? By Veronica Hall In just a few short weeks, new breakthroughs have been made regarding the COVID vaccine. As of May 11th, 2021, the FDA authorized that the Pfizer vaccine can be given to children age 12-15 after a trial lasting several months. The trial consisted of 2,200 adolescents and found a one hundred percent effectiveness rate in the third phase of the experiment. Ninety-one percent of participants experienced mild side effects similar to those in older age groups. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) voted on approval of the shot the following day with a total of 14-0 in approval, and kids in some states were able to be vaccinated as soon as the following Thursday. Despite the fact that the initial opinion was that the majority of young people would not get severely sick from COVID, a rare inflammatory disease known as MIS-C, which appears to be a result of the coronavirus is a growing concern. The availability of this vaccine for children, hence, comes as a relief to millions of parents. President Biden called the advancement “one more giant step in our fight against the pandemic”. People under the age of eighteen make up at least twenty-percent of the United States population, making this an important step toward achieving herd immunity and reopening the country, especially its schools, with fewer restrictions. On the heels of this news, the producers of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine announced that they are planning to test the vaccine in individuals under eighteen - and that their vaccine could be approved as early as September. They are also planning separate trials for pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Even further strides in vaccinating children are being made by Moderna, which is beginning a trial with Yale University to test its vaccine on children as young as six months old. These vaccines will be delivered directly to pediatrician’s offices, but it is important to note that the CDC does not officially endorse using COVID vaccine appointments to catch up on other immunizations, since the effects of this have not been thoroughly researched. Officials believe it is likely there will be an uptick in attempts to do this as kids can now be vaccinated in increasing age groups and will require other vaccinations for school settings.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, about one in five adults say they will wait until more is known about the long-term effects of the COVID vaccines or only get one if it is mandated. Up to thirteen-percent of those surveyed said they would not get one at all. These percentages are likely, or at least partially, a result of the controversy surrounding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine -- that is, when six cases of rare blood clots known as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis clots, or CVST clots, were first reported in mid-April. These clots cause a condition known as thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or vaccine-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia, a term coined relatively recently as a result of the Johnson and Johnson concerns. The term refers to blood clots as a result of a lowered platelet count in the blood. When one woman died from this, it resulted in a temporary halt in the rollout of the J&J vaccine. This lasted for several days. At the time of the pause, 6.8 million people had already received the vaccine, meaning only one in a million people had the side effect of the CVST clots. As of May 14th, 2021, the numbers surrounding these clots have climbed to twenty-eight clots and three deaths over a total of 8.7 million shots administered. However, a CNN analysis showed that there is up to 40 times more risk of dying from COVID-19 than from the CVST clots.
Despite how things are looking up as a result of these new developments, vaccine roll-out has hit a plateau as millions of willing Americans have already been vaccinated and health professionals are left with the challenge of convincing those who are hesitant or entirely refuse to get vaccinated to do so.
As of June 12th, 2021, 144 million people, or forty-three percent of the American population, have been fully vaccinated. As of May 5th, 2021, up to forty-five percent of the population has received at least one dose of one of the two dose vaccines according to the Center of American Progress.
A STUDENT'S VOICE: THE STATE OF OUR WORLD
Men in Blue By Caitlin Kenney What would the world be if it weren’t for the people who keep crime off the street? What would the world be if there were no police? Police are a necessity to today's society and they are needed more than ever. With all that is going on, first responders are doing everything they can to keep us safe, including the police. With all of what's going on with the police, we keep forgetting who they really are. On March 30, 2021, Officer Khamosh, a patrol officer in Concord California, saved a two-year-old's life, who had ingested fentanyl. While Khamosh was on patrol, the child's frantic parents waved him down, hoping that he could save their child. Officer Khamosh quickly went over to the unresponsive child and began CPR with compressions. The child had no pulse. The baby soon began breathing, and the mother was arrested for possible endangerment to a child, and for possession of narcotics. On September 23, 2015, Police Officer Chris Perez was working on patrol when many people began to similarly wave him down, to try to save a twelve-year old-girl who was trying to commit suicide, dangling off of an eightyfoot bridge. The girl was "sobbing and desperate", officers said. Perez was talking to the girl and was doing all he could to not take her life. He eventually helped her get back onto the bridge, where she was safe. She stated where she was living and that she wasn’t treated right, and hence wanted to commit to suicide. If it wasn’t for this officer's act, we would have lost yet another young person to suicide. Although many walk away from a rescue or crime, officers do not. They are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Brian Moore was a twenty-five year old police officer who was shot in the line of duty on May 2, 2015. Both he and his partner were shot, but only his partner survived - unlike Moore. Officer Brian Moore died at Jamaica Medical Center two days later. He may have been only twenty-five, but he had lived the life of a real hero. Our police officers put their life on the line everyday. Although they have been treated unfairly to certain acts of others, most of our officers would do anything they can to keep us safe. So, the next time you see a Police Officer, just think of the men above. They saved lives, even by giving theirs. Instead of walking past them and ignoring them, just say thank you. Just by saying "thank you", can make an officer's day. We should all be appreciative of our cops. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the one that needs to be saved one day. Images: Courtesy of Caitlin Kenney
Officer Khamosh (top). Officer Perez (Center), Officer Moore (Bottom)
Celebrating Pride Month By Lisa Clinton Pride Month is celebrated from June1st to June 29th and is celebrated in so many different ways across the world. It is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 in Manhattan. On June 28th, 1969 the police preformed a routine raid of a gay bar in New York City called the Stonewall Inn. On this night, the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer +) members of the city decided to fight back which sparked an uprising throughout the city and launched a new resistance and revolution. The community ended up holding a series of un-promoted, most of the time violent demonstrations, to protest against the raid and calling for the establishment of places that gays and lesbians could go and be open about their sexual orientation. Today, celebrations could include Pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposiums, and concerts. Pride month is also a time of remembrance to those who have lost their lives due to hate crimes or disease. The purpose of Pride month is to help recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have had on history throughout the community, nationally, as well as internationally.
Annual LGBTQ+ Traditions & Celebrations The first Pride march took place all across the country from San Diego to Chicago and New York City on June 28th, 1970 -- a year after the Stonewall riots. The first Pride march was coordinated by Brenda Howard, who was also known as the “Mother of Pride ''. These marches also sparked the idea for a week-long event to celebrate, which eventually progressed into a month's worth of remembrance, self expression, and Pride. Pride parades are a perfect way to help end the shame and social stigma and bring awareness to the local community. It also helps bring the gay community together and offer a feeling of unity and strength. All throughout Pride month, it also allows people to peacefully protest and raise political awareness on current issues that face the LGBTQ+ community. Celebrating Pride month this year could face many challenges due to COVID-19. But thankfully, there are so many options. Please remember you don't have to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate or raise awareness. Become an ally and celebrate the beauty of self expression and confidence, alongside everyone else. Multiple cities and towns are still holding in-person Pride parades. But, if you would like a way to celebrate, cities like New York City and Los Angeles are hosting their first virtual Pride parade. On Long Island, there are Pride parades hosted in Long Beach (June 13th), Westbury (June 17th) and Freeport (June 26th). There are virtual events being held across the country like in Boston, MA (https://www.bostonpride.org/2020-virtual-pride/), NYC, New York (https://www.nycpride.org/events/nyc-pride-march), and Los Angeles, California (https://lapride.org/csw-announces-digitalinitiatives-for-pride-month-and-50th-anniversary-celebration/).
Allies During Pride Month There are so many ways that straight, cisgender people can be a part of Pride month and in support of the LGBTQ+ community. A major part of Pride Month celebration is the parades. Remember as an ally, you should be an ally all year long and not just during the month of June or at an event. As an ally, here are three questions you can ask yourself before attending a Pride event: 1. Am I genuinely an ally of the LGBTQ+ community? 2. Am I going to use queer people as a way of personal entertainment? 3. Am I educated with the history of Pride and why it is important and celebrated in the community? Depending on your answers to these questions, you'll be certain you are entering the Pride space in full support with an open mind. Another thing to keep in mind before attending a Pride event is to do your research beforehand and save questions for later. There are so many resources to help educate yourself on the LGBTQ+ community. Here is a list of resources to help: 1. https://myworkplacehealth.com/lgbtq-terminology/ 2. https://www.campuspride.org/resources/how-to-be-an-lgbtally/ 3. https://www.gale.info/
These are resources to help you educate yourself on how to become a better ally; as well as, to educate yourself on the history and current events of the LGBTQ+ community. Another major part of being an ally is speaking up and offering support. Here are some ways you are able to help: 1. If you notice bullying or oppressive language in your school, work, or even family, it is important to call them out, stand up for the oppressed, and bring this to the attention of an adult. 2. Be mindful of your own language. Some people in the LGBTQ+ community may be found using slurs with each other. This is often an act of power and a way of reclaiming words. But as an ally, you should not use these words. 3. Be supportive and offer your support to your friends, family members, and other members of your community. All of these are a perfect way to help you become a better ally or just a better person as a part of the community or the LGBTQ+ community. The most important thing to remember is to have fun! These events are a way of celebrating being yourself and not what anyone else wants you to be. It's all a big celebration of love and acceptance.
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MUSIC & DRAMA DEPARTMENTS
The Addams Family: Alive & Kicking By Leah Landron This year, Newfield High School put on The Addams Family as its spring musical and despite the circumstances, it was a rousing success. A lot of things were different this year as we worked to put this show together. From fundraising to rehearsals, to our final recording, a huge collaboration was necessary and wonderfully carried out by our theater department. Though the situation was made more difficult by needing to adhere to CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone stepped up to the plate to ensure that our theater program stayed alive and, in the process, we put on a great show! Fundraising was a little different this year for the musical and while we still sold program ads to make a lot of what we needed for costumes, props, and other expenses, we also had a cookie dough fundraiser. For the fundraiser, our cast, pit, and crew members sold Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and other items to raise money. We also had online orders through shopfund.com. Altogether, this raised a lot of money that not only helped us this year but also helped to cover some of what the theater department lost last year when COVID-19 hit and tickets for The Wizard of Oz had to be refunded. Theater has always been a community full of people who, by working together in the common goal of putting on the best show possible, form lasting bonds. This year, masks and social distancing made rehearsals more difficult, to say the least. Communication was certainly a persistent issue for all aspects of the production. Lillian Koller, a crew member on lights and sounds stated, “We had to yell across the stage/auditorium a lot and the masks kind of impeded that,” when referring to the various duties she performed. This was especially true when it came to putting all the parts of the musical together to film. Making sure timing was right for the prerecorded tracks being played by the sound team so the pit could play and cuing the actors was definitely a struggle at times. COVID-19 regulations also impacted the show itself in small ways. Eli Horowitz, who played a soldier ancestor and Pugsley Addams’ understudy, stated, “Some things were different when it comes to physical contact in scenes, and, of course, the masks, but it was very manageable.” Limiting physical contact in a show that normally would include multiple kisses, hugs, and a full-blown tango number was an interesting challenge. However, as one of the touchless-tango dancers, I can say that it was still a lot of fun to perform. In general, even though we had to deal with ever-changing policies, we were able to get our tasks done and enjoy it, too. Cameron Unger, a pit trombonist explained, “My experience in pit was not very difficult because while there were different conditions we still were able to space out but still play with each other.” When it came to the final production itself, recording it instead of performing it live was a very different experience, especially since we filmed it out of order due to the time it would take to change set pieces. However, this allowed us to include a larger set that would not have been feasible to use performing live, improving the overall effect of our production as a whole. After our production wrapped up, we also did not have the same sense of completion as we would in a normal year, expecting to need to come for re-shoots that weekend. Instead, the cast, pit, and crew were surprised with a parent car-parade that Saturday! The theater department teachers and Maggie Lasher, the senior who played Wednesday Addams, as well as her mother Susan Lasher, organized the parade as a final celebration for the production. And I can confirm it was a wonderful surprise. Despite that day’s rain, the addition of a speaker playing the songs from the musical still managed to prompt a impromtu, flash-mob-esque performance by the cast, which can be found on the MCCSD Facebook page (I would say that my semi-ruined jazz shoes were worth the fun.)
Images: Courtesy of Ally Short
Overall, I would say that despite the various problems we had to overcome, the result was worth every moment. The entire production team did an amazing job collaborating to create a performance for the community. It was very much because of our incredible Newfield theater and music department teachers that we were able to put on a show at all. When it comes to things like this, it really does take a village. I know everyone involved is extremely grateful for all the support we have received. In conclusion, a statement from the director that made it all happen, Mrs. Meichner: “Working with the students involved in the virtual production of the Addams Family has been quite a life-changing experience. From the time the show was cast to the time we were in production and filming, the COVID guidelines and regulations had changed several times, and the students in the show handled all of these changes with unparalleled grace, excellence, and enthusiasm. As a director, my only goal was to give the students involved the best production possible, a production that they deserved, a production that they would be proud to be a part of. I am certain that we accomplished that, and the growing excitement as we eagerly await our premiere is inspiring!” *Note: Leah Landron played "Cavewoman Ancestor" in the musical.
Interviews Eli Horowitz, Sophomore, Cast Member (Soldier and Pugsley Addams Understudy) Q: What did you think of the musical? A: I thought the musical was a really fun experience and an outlet to make new bonds and strengthen friendships with my fellow castmates. Q: What did you think of your experience as a part of the cast considering this year’s circumstances? A: I think my experience as a cast member this year has been strange, if not slightly difficult, but despite that, it was an enjoyable experience as a cast member. Q: What did you do on an average day and how did you find it different than normal? A: An average day would be changing into costumes, singing songs, and performing on stage. Some things were different when it comes to physical contact in scenes and of course the masks, but it was very manageable. Q: Anything else to add on the topic? A: I just want to add that the Addams Family and doing theater in general is such an amazing outlet for myself and many others and despite restrictions due to this year's circumstances, we put in our all to make this show a success. Cameron Unger, Sophomore, Pit Orchestra Member (Trombone) Q: What did you think of the musical? A: I felt that the musical was incredible and I enjoyed every step of the way. Q: What did you think of your experience as a part of pit considering this year’s circumstances? A: My experience in pit was not very difficult because while there were different conditions we still were able to space out but still play with each other. Q: What did you do on an average day rehearsing as a part of pit? A: On an average day I would set up and me and the other players would play the music that was for each scene in the show that the cast was working on and would play whenever it was in the show. Q: Anything else to add on the topic? A: I would add that it was an incredible experience to see a musical be created through the circumstances we were given and I am lucky to see how I was able to be there almost every step of the way. Lillian Koller, Sophomore, Crew Member (Lights & Sounds) Q: What did you think of the musical? A: I loved working on the musical this year, it was nice coming in and interacting with people which was a weird shift from being inside all day every day during the bulk of the pandemic. It was awesome to speak to people and see them face to face (albeit through a mask), on top of doing something physically active. Q: What did you think of your experience being on crew considering this year’s circumstances? A: It was my first year doing crew, so all the stuff I learned during this weird year is definitely not going be very applicable next year. I still learned a lot that I can use, but in live shows if there's something up with the lights or the set we can't stop to fix it, as opposed to being able to stop and fix things literally whenever, when we were filming the show. It'll be a learning curve for sure, but it was going to be anyway. Masks also really messed up communication (we had to yell across the stage/auditorium a lot and the masks kind of impeded that) Q: What did you do on an average day of crew? A: On an average day on crew we usually come in, sign in for attendance, and then figure out what we're doing that day. It can vary a lot depending on where we're needed and what crew we decided to be in, along with where we are with the show as far as set progress. If the sets need to be built, we'll all concentrate on getting that done. I was in lights and sounds - so often, we'd separate from the rest of the crew to do stuff like replacing bulbs, readjusting lights, mic checks for cast, whatever we had to get done. Crew was pretty much all work all the time, because we always had something we had to do, but it was fun! Q: Anything else to add on the topic? A: I don't think I have anything else to add other than "Omg, please join. We are desperate for people. There is going to be two people left on Build Crew next year if we do not get anyone else".
The Addams Family Musical Review By Zakariyah Hanif Many events that run during the school year have either been postponed or cancelled. The Music and Drama Departments have lost almost all of their usual events, including winter/spring concerts and the fall play. However, with the determination and hard work of teachers and students, a musical was put together that would adhere to CDC safety guidelines while putting on a fantastic show! The drama department had announced that this year’s musical would be The Addam’s Family. In order for this to be successful, cast members had to wear large plastic masks that would allow the actors to stay safe on stage while talking and acting together. Rehearsals were a success, but how would the musical be performed to an audience? Traditionally, there would be a couple live performances following the opening night of the show. Students, parents, and members of the community would be able to buy tickets to see these shows only for a low price. However, now, an auditorium full of people would be violating safety guidelines. Last year’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, had been canceled for this same reason. To make sure the musical ran for the 2020-21 school year, the drama department came up with a clever idea. This year, the musical was broadcasted “live” through a website where people who wish to view the performances can reserve a complimentary ticket. Although a prerecorded video was presented, the streaming website gave the true feeling of a live musical. The musical itself was fabulous. In terms of the tracks and songs, some of the most outstanding songs were “Pulled”, “One Normal Night”, “Waiting”, and “Crazier Than You”. The singers did a phenomenal job and their vocals were great, even through a recording. For choreography, the “Tango de Amor” was a showstopper. A lot of actors were dancing together on stage in this scene. They were moving all over the stage and coordinating their rehearsed movements while making sure to stay as safe as possible. This scene was one of many that showed how many hours of hard work these student actors spent perfecting this musical; as well as the efforts of the crew and student leaders. Of course, their hard work paid off. Hundreds of people logged in to enjoy the opening night livestream. Bravo to everyone involved in the musical: cast, crew, pit, and teachers!
Morticia - Alexa Luyster Morticia Understudy - Katelyn Caravano Wednesday - Maggie Lasher Wednesday Understudy - Calli Delgado Alice - Ally Short Alice Understudy - Shannon Matthews Grandma - Macayla Mulle’ Grandma Understudy - Isabella Campozano Gomez - Alexander Yagud-Wolek Gomez Understudy - Jacob Grijalva Mal - Liam Ortiz Mal Understudy - Benen Brady Lucas - Grant Yoches Lucas Understudy - Matthew Piringer Fester - Jess Matthews Fester Understudy - Daniel Fajardo Pugsley - Jules Mast Pugsley Understudy - Eli Horowitz Lurch - Jacob Grijalva Lurch Understudy - Matthew Montalvo
The Cast Ancestors: Leah Landron Alyssa Canale Aleyna Karaaslan Noelle Turner Kate Groshans Angelina Olivieri Julianna Miguel Handibode Veronica Dalba Hartman Emma Leib Allison Belyea Jaidyn Pagano Sebastian Herrera Alessia Cutillo Oliver Rain Kayla Sasso Heather Austin Ethan Campos Gavin Wilson Sophia Santiago
The Oscars 2021 By Muhammad Chaudhary Best Picture The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Actor Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Anthony Hopkins, The Father Gary Oldman, Mank Steven Yeun, Minari Best Actress Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman Frances McDormand, Nomadland Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman Best Director Lee Isaac Chung, Minari Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman David Fincher, Mank Thomas Vinterberg, Another Round Chloé Zhao, Nomadland
Best Original Score Da 5 Bloods Mank Minari News of the World Soul
Best Animated Short Burrow Genius Loci If Anything Happens I Love You Opera Yes-People
Best Original Song “Fight for You,” Judas and the Black Messiah “Hear My Voice,” The Trial of the Chicago 7 “Husavik,” Eurovision Song Contest “Io Si (Seen),” The Life Ahead “Speak Now,” One Night in Miami
Best Documentary Short Colette A Concerto is a Conversation Do Not Split Hunger Ward A Love Song for Latasha
Best Original Screenplay Judas and the Black Messiah Minari Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Adapted Screenplay Borat Subsequent Moviefilm The Father Nomadland One Night in Miami The White Tiger
Best Supporting Actress Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy Olivia Colman, The Father Amanda Seyfried, Mank Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari
Best Cinematography Judas and the Black Messiah Mank News of the World Nomadland The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Supporting Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7 Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami Paul Raci, Sound of Metal Lakeith Stanfield, Judas and the Black Messiah
Best Makeup and Hairstyling Emma Hillbilly Elegy Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank Pinocchio
Best International Feature Another Round Better Days Collective The Man Who Sold His Skin Quo Vadis, Aida?
Best Costume Design Emma Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank Mulan Pinocchio
Best Animated Feature Onward Over the Moon Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Soul Wolfwalkers Best Documentary Feature Collective Crip Camp The Mole Agent My Octopus Teacher Time
Best Film Editing The Father Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Sound Greyhound Mank News of the World Soul Sound of Metal
Best Visual Effects Love and Monsters The Midnight Sky Mulan The One and Only Ivan Tenet Best Production Design The Father Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank News of the World Tenet This year, the Academy Awards were a panicked warning to Hollywood and the next couple of years of the Oscars. Three years ago, there were about 29.6 million viewers. Two years ago, there were about 23.6 million viewers. This year, there were about 9.85 million viewers. Oscars viewership is going down and Hollywood has come to rely on these Academy Awards. Not just that, but the live-action movies that won major awards barely crossed 35 million in box office sales in 2021. Usually, the Academy Awards ceremonies cost $100 million. Forbes said this: “$100 Million-plus: This is how much Hollywood spends on awards-season lobbying each year.”
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION S EP TEM B E R 2
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL S EP TEM B E R 6 - 8
LABOR DAY, ROSH HASHANAH S EP TEM B E R 1 6
YOM KIPPUR
SCHOOL & PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Who Did The Best in the 2021 NFL Draft? By Anthony Otis
MCCSD's Mad Dogs By Anthony Otis The Middle Country varsity lacrosse team has improved their overall record to 3-2 after starting the season with losses in Lindenhurst(11-10 in OT) and against Smithtown West (20-5). They lost against Smithtown East(21-3) and in Sachem East(19-9). They started to win with a shutout game at home against Copiague with the score of 17-0. At their next game at North Babylon, they had a 8-0 run in the 1st in 2nd quarters against North Babylon(were losing 2-0 before the run) to help them earn their first win of the season with the score of 19-11. Next, they were coming face-to-face with Brentwood and went to pay Brentwood a visit with a score of 19-4. Middle Country’s attackman Charlie Cavilieri was on full display and now currently ties Suffolk County in goals scoring 33 total, and tied with his own midfielder teammate Justin Robbert. Cavilieri scored a hat trick (three goals or more in a single game) in four consecutive games starting with their home opener against Smithtown West. Robbert scored 2 goals at Sachem East to tie Cavilieri in goals in Suffolk and both are currently tied for 2nd in Long Island. Head Coach Christopher Siragusa and offensive coordinator Tom Miegel said, "We have had an up and down season so far and that we need more consistency and we would like to compete more". They also said, "We think they are both very dynamic offensive threats and are a tough match-up with other teams better defensemen". For the games ahead, Siragusa and Miegel said, "We think we just need experience. Losing last year to COVID was tough on our program. These games are crucial to getting to where we need to go as long as we stick together and learn." On May 21st, the Mad Dogs celebrated Senior Night with twelve graduating members. The Mad Dogs were facing a crucial game against Walt Whitman. Charlie Cavilieri had scored 6 goals and extending the total goal amount to 33 as the Mad Dogs won in a tight affair with the score of 13-11. The Mad Dogs were trailing 7-6 at halftime and scored 6 in the 3rd quarter. After the game, Cavilieri said that they need to get in there and take care of business, just getting it done. Also after the game, Senior attackman Hunter Harvey had an incredible diving goal in the 2nd quarter along with 1 more goal and 3 assists. On the diving goal, Harvey said, "Every game we don’t score until the last quarter but today, we went through it all and had the same goal and that is to get into the playoffs." After the close win against Walt Whitman, the Mad Dogs were coming up against Bay Shore, and they lost the game with the score of 21-6. After that, they were facing Commack and lost again with the score of 16-7. This game ended their 3 game homestand and had to travel to face South Fork and lost with the score of -6. On Wednesday June 2nd, the Mad Dogs were coming up on their last home game on the season as they faced Half Hollow Hills East. To start the game, there were only 3 goals in the 1st quarter(MC leads 2-1). Justin Robbert and Charlie Cavilieri both scored a total of 4 points (3 goals and 1 assist for Robbert)(1 goal and 3 assists for Cavilieri. In the final 10 seconds, Charlie Cavilieri intercepted a pass that could send the game into overtime and Cavilieri kept hold of the ball as time expired to snap Middle Country’s 3 game losing streak with the final score of 10-9.
After the game, Justin Robbert said that the team was "clicking today", had a good practice the day before, and that "the guys were working today". On the game winning interception, Cavilieri said, "I just had to hold the ball and it could end off of the transition". On Saturday June 5th. the Middle Country Mad Dogs were coming up against the Patchogue-Medford Raiders. The game was originally scheduled for May 17th but due to a positive COVID-19 test on the Pat-Med side, the game had to be postponed to June 5th. The Mad Dogs recorded their biggest win on the season as they defeated Pat-Med with the score of 22-12. The Mad Dogs started the game with 3 goals in the first 3:51 of the game. A total of 5 players had hat tricks in the game. Charlie Cavilieri scored HT with 3:36 left in the 2nd quarter, Justin Robbert scored HT with 1:04 into the 3rd. Jeremy Poggi scored HT with 5:44 left in the 3rd, Collin Cleary scored HT with 2:47 left in the 3rd, and Gavin Gillen scored HT with :07 left in the 4th. The Mad Dogs scored 13 of 22 in the first half(7 in 1st and 6 in 2nd). In the third quarter, the Mad Dogs scored 2 goals within 30 seconds. The Mad Dogs were 48% on faceoffs (14 for 29). The next day, the Mad Dogs were coming on their final game of the season as they were going head to head with Longwood. The Mad Dogs were looking to end the season on a 3 game win streak. The Mad Dogs closed the 1st quarter with a 3-0 run(MC leads 3-1). In the second, the Mad Dogs gave up 4 goals and only scored once. Longwood now leads with the score of 5-4. The Mad Dogs only scored one more time in the whole game in the 3rd quarter and they ended up losing the game with the score of 9-5. The Mad Dogs finish the season with a 6-8 overall record. Images: Courtesy of Anthony Otis
NHL 2021 Playoff Round 1 Recap By Anthony Otis
NHL 2021 Playoff Division Championship Recap By Anthony Otis
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NHS BASEBALL TEAM ON THEIR RECENT CHAMPIONSHIP!
The MC Boys Varsity Tennis Team Become League Champions! By Zakariyah Hanif Like all sports seasons, the Spring Boys Tennis season had been postponed and shortened, starting April 26th. COVID19 restrictions were still in place and the entire team stayed safe and healthy throughout the entirety of the season. In short, no one caught the virus nor did they have to quarantine. This brings the hope that sports players will be able to resume a normal season for the upcoming school year after such a successful spring season. With only days to prepare, the Varsity tennis team started off on a winning streak and fought it out to the end of the season. They have gone undefeated with a record of 10-0, earning the title of League Champions. This is the first time Middle Country Tennis has earned this title in about 19 years! The team will now be entering the playoffs. Best of luck to them! Below you will find the team’s matches and their scores. These same records for the MC tennis team and other teams can be found on the Section XI website at http://www.sectionxi.org/home.asp. Image: Courtesy of Zakariyah Hanif
5/12- MC @ Longwood: 7 - 0 5/14- Bellport @ MC: 0 - 7 5/17- MC @ Comsewogue: 4 - 3 5/19- Rocky Point @ MC: 1 - 6 5/20- MC @ Pat. Med.: 4 - 3 5/24- Longwood @ MC: 3 - 4 5/26- MC @ Bellport: 7 - 0 5/27- Comsewogue @ MC: 2 - 5 6/01- MC @ Rocky Point: 6 - 1 6/03- Pat Med. @ MC: 1 - 6
LITERATURE & CREATIVE CORNER
New (Because Normal Does Not Exist) By Leah Landron Since the second the doors shut in our faces, Those chasing the past have set off in races, For valid reasons and I'm fine with that, But is it bad I'm happy where I'm at? Not because of the restrictions put in place But because of the friends I never would have made, I’m Afraid of loss and losing all the same, Not good at outgoing with only me to blame. Occasionally, I will choose change, But I prefer to take the horses by the reins, Knowing my lanes can work as a safety net; It’s scary to be thrown into the different. Fearing the unknown has been ingrained in me, Un-believing the forces that will be; One step away from insanity, Hoping holding back will set me free. But I see the new creeping closer: Certain things being lifted off our shoulders; Still a mess of right, wrong, and grey, But it is time to rejoin the foray. The line between cautious and catastrophizing, Like clay never fully done materializing, Is more a barrier between me and myself, Never okay with how I once felt. It's hard to move on and harder to let go, So I put my guard up even though I know Good now doesn't mean never again, And struggle is never seen to the end Without the help of friends who Will be here both, now and then, Despite the misconstrued messages I send. But, I am already facing destiny; Today is not predetermined like I hoped it’d be. What happens now is actually up to me, and That sounds . . . like a story I’d like to read.
Ponder By Erin Margaret Looney Settle down and listen close with ears to hear and eyes to mope. Drops of rain splatter face sweet taste and pure space. Follow them with your eyes horizontal across the night. Ponder of such greatness and you will see such maintenance. And for a moment I stand with gold in my heart and no gold on flesh, but silver bones make perfect molds. You have delicacy within your blood and courage within your veins. I breathe of embers that ash down from the sky, flicker and burn, singe and glow within my soul, for I am alive, and it feels beautiful to be. I ponder of who we will be when the deed is done and the world has gone cold. I know what I must do, and I glimmer as the stars shine upon me. I ponder of such greatness and at once, I see such maintenance.
The Plant By Julia Syska
Outside her window, there was a plant She wanted to help since it couldn’t bloom She watered it and cared about it, Decided to be with it, to help it find its way, She grew kinder, became herself, Then she saw the plant blooming in front of her When she woke up she wanted to see, There was no plant but wide open sea, Was it a dream? She tried to figure it out, And when she stepped out, she felt the plant inside her heart.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Athlete of the Quarter: Joseph Hernandez By Soad Hossain I had the pleasure of interviewing our Newfield High School Student Athlete of the Quarter, Joseph Hernandez, who is a Varsity Wrestler. Joseph is a senior. He is a very motivated individual. Born on January 28 2003. Joe is a very dedicated and robust player. Everyone has dreams which they want to pursue with their heart, when I asked his dreams, Joe stated, “I want to become a professional fighter”. This exemplifies his passion for wrestling; he is truly working hard toward life goals. Joe lives a very active lifestyle and healthy life. After all, as a wrestler he has to take care of his weight and his health. "It keeps you in shape", he says, "and you learn new things every day". Spoken like a true athlete. Many of us have a hard time prioritizing education with sports and it is difficult to engage both of them. But for Joe, it is easy. He makes time for his education and sports, successfully balancing both of his responsibilities. Joe lives a very active life and has experiences in other sports like Fusion MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and Muaythai. Joe works hard to achieve his dreams and these are lessons we can all learn from this. As Joe continues, “Discipline and working hard in life” have been contributors to his success. Sports always helps with keeping him stay in a healthy lifestyle and makes him ambitious. Joining sports is a great way to make friends. Sports teams are the place where team members are relying on each other. Joe also says, “You can make friends and sports keeps you in shape". Good health and a stable social life contribute to the full experience of high school. As a senior Joe always tries to inspire new students who also want to play sports. As for advice, Joe says, "Maintain a good weight, work hard and be disciplined". We can all learn something from him and wrestling.
Image: Courtesy of Joeseph Hernandez There are many words of wisdom that we learn in our high school life. We all strive to be our best and always find a way to have fun. I learned something as well from Joe, he said, “When life punches you in the face you get back up”. I believe this is an important part because we will indeed sometimes fall down from our everyday high school struggles. We should all try our best to get back up and stand on our feet. It was amazing seeing Joe striving toward his dreams. Our star athlete Joe has truly shown characteristics of a true athlete. We show you our respect and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Meet the Class of 2021's Valedictorian & Salutatorian By Aamir Sheikh Meet Ms. Isabel Rodriguez & Ms. Ilsaa Siddiqui!
Isabel Rodriguez
Ilsaa Siddiqui
College and Major: Vassar College, majoring in biology Weighted GPA: 102.6 Co-Curriculars: Vice President of the National Honor Society, Treasurer of the Foreign Language Honor Society, Class of 2021 Treasurer, Tri-M Honor Society member, pit orchestra member, varsity soccer player, Leadership Club, Environmental Club, All-State flute player
College and Major: Hamilton College, majoring in computer science Weighted GPA: 102.12 Co-Curriculars: Secretary of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the National Technical Honor Society, National Foreign Language Honor Society member, Secretary of the Foreign Language Club, senior editor of the Yearbook Club and member of the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Vice President of the Environmental Club, Leadership Club member, DECA
At the very top of Newfield’s Class of 2021 is Isabel Rodriguez, this year’s valedictorian. Isabel draws her inspiration from her parents, who she says have instilled great work ethic values in her and have always encouraged her to challenge herself. She says that she never imagined herself becoming valedictorian, but when she discovered she was ranked first in her class during her junior year, it drove her to maintain that status. Though, this discovery did have its drawbacks- it spawned doubt and anxiety in her that she could maintain it and made her fear the humiliation of dropping out of first place. Nonetheless, Isabel overcame these obstacles by realizing that it was a big enough honor to even be valedictorian for that short moment, and with that mindset she continued working as hard as she always did, successfully maintaining her rank. “In the end it worked out for me, as I was able to maintain first rank, but I definitely became more accepting of myself through this change in mindset,” says Isabel. “To be a valedictorian, you have to be diligent, and you must also be willing to adapt to different experiences you face both inside and outside of the classroom.” She reminds ambitious high schoolers to keep persevering through your challenges to accomplish your dreams, for if you give up, you may never feel fulfilled and may even regret your lack of perseverance- the fruits of your labor will be worth all the effort you expended.
Ilsaa Siddiqui is Newfield’s salutatorian for the Class of 2021, and the achievement did not come without hard work along the way. Ilsaa says she has always had her eyes set on rising to the top of her class, and she claims that her friend group of similarly driven people provided her with the healthy competition she needed to grow as a person. As an immigrant to the U.S, she says that reading was the key to growing intellect, mastering the language, and developing her affection for language arts, while also strengthening her skills for essay composing in all subjects. However, she was not always confident about making it to the top of her class: she says that AP Chemistry and AP Physics posed difficult challenges to her, but nothing so difficult that some extra nights spent studying couldn’t fix. Among her several co-curricular activities, Ilsaa also taught and volunteered frequently at the Selden Masjid, adding community service to her admirable list of traits. Her advice to those wishing for successes like hers: “be an assertive leader because no one listens to someone who sounds unsure of themselves, and be a hard worker by setting small goals first before aiming for larger goals.”
WEIRD SCIENCE
SpaceX - Dragon By Muhammad Chaudhary Following 167 days in space, the longest mission for a U.S. rocket since the last Skylab mission in 1974, Dragon and Crew-1 astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Soichi Noguchi returned back to Earth on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Dragon self-sufficiently un-docked from the International Space Station at 8:35 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 1. The space apparatus played out a progression of takeoff consumption to move away from the orbiting laboratory. Prior to reentry, Dragon cast off its trunk to lessen weight and mass, in an attempt to help save charge for the deorbit burn. The spacecraft then returned to Earth's atmosphere and sent its two drogue and four principle parachutes in anticipation of the delicate water landing. Roughly 6.5 hours in the wake of un-docking, Dragon sprinkled down off the shore of Florida at 2:56 a.m. EDT on Sunday, May 2, finishing the spacecraft's initial long-span operational mission. This was, likewise, the primary evening splashdown of a U.S. spacecraft with a group on board since Apollo 8's return in 1968. Upon splashdown, Dragon and the Crew-1 space explorers were immediately recuperated by the SpaceX recovery team. SpaceX will ship Dragon back to Cape Canaveral for assessments and restoration ahead of future human spaceflight missions. There have been twenty-six total launches by the Dragon, 24 visits to the ISS (International Space Station), and 10 Reflown Mission. The Dragon spacecraft is equipped for conveying up to seven travelers to and from Earth's orbit and beyond. It is the lone spacecraft at present flying that is equipped for returning huge measures of load to Earth and is the principal private shuttle to take people to the space station. Dragon’s Overview: Height 8.1 m / 26.7 ft, Diameter 4 m / 13 ft, Capsule Volume 9.3 m3 / 328 ft, Trunk Volume 37 m3 / 1300 ft, Launch Payload Mass 6,000 kg / 13,228 lbs, Return Payload Mass 3,000 kg / 6,614 lbs. Dragon's trunk conveys un-pressurized freight and supports the shuttle during ascent. One portion of the storage compartment is covered in solar panels that give capacity to Dragon during flight and on-station. The storage compartment stays connected to Dragon up until a few seconds before re-emergence into Earth's atmosphere.
The Dragon capsule, otherwise called the pressurized section, allows for the transport of people and delicate load. Dragon is outfitted with Draco engines that permit Dragon to move while in orbit and 8 SuperDracos that power the spacecraft's dispatch away from the framework. The launch-abort framework is a team security system incorporated into the Dragon spacecraft, used to rapidly isolate Dragon from Falcon 9 in the event of a crisis. In any such unlikely event, Dragon's launch abort system can rapidly isolate the spacecraft from Falcon 9. Utilizing its SuperDraco motors, Dragon will move itself away from the dispatch vehicle. Number of Engines 8, Escape Thrust 71 kN / 16,000 lbf. The Dragon shuttle is furnished with 16 Draco engines used to arrange the rocket during the mission, including apogee/perigee maneuvers, orbit adjustment, and attitude control. Every Draco engine is equipped for creating 90 pounds of power in the vacuum of space. Number of engines is16, thrust in vacuum 400N / 90 lbf. In 2020, SpaceX returned America's capacity to fly NASA space travelers to and from the International Space Station on American vehicles for the first time since 2011. As well as flying space explorers to space for NASA, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft can likewise convey commercial space explorers to Earth orbit, the ISS, or beyond. SpaceX additionally offers business trips to both Earth and Lunar orbit. Image: Courtesy of Space Center Houston
The Delta Variant & What You Need to Know By Dora John
For years, we have labeled disease outbreaks by their geographic origins. Spanish influenza. Zika. Middle East Respiratory syndrome. The “Wuhan Virus”, according to former President Donald Trump. Categorizing diseases by their geographic origins can stigmatize ethnicities and complicate procedures in countries where new strains or diseases are identified, simply fearing the repercussions of naming a disease after their own country. As for the accuracy of such classifications, most researchers disagree that the 1918 influenza pandemic originated in Spain; in fact, it is widely believed that the name was assigned due to political motivations. Fortunately, in late May, the World Health Organization formally recognized the issue of such pathogenic nomenclature. Under its new guidelines, the WHO proposed naming COVID-19 variants using the Greek alphabet. Although alphanumeric nomenclature is more likely to be used in scientific journals, the use of the Greek alphabet is expected to make it easier for the average person to understand and refer to variants. This is, of course, a promising shift from referring to COVID-19 variants based on their geographical origin. The B.1.1.7 variant (initially identified in Britain) will be known as Alpha, the B.1.351 variant (initially identified in South Africa) will be known as Beta, the P.1 variant (initially identified in Brazil) will be Gamma, and the B.1.671.2 variant (initially identified in India) will be Delta. Should the number of variants exceed the total of twenty-four available Greek letters, a new system will be announced thereafter. Of monumental substance is the current concern over the most recent of the variants, the Delta variant. In late April and early May, among the most striking images on television and media around the world were those that featured the disastrous effects of a fresh COVID-19 wave in India. As pandemic fatigue grew in the country, and after multiple lockdowns on national and provincial levels, restrictions were being slowly lifted and citizens began to slowly let their guard down. The Delta variant took the country by storm. Hospitals were overwhelmed, people begged for oxygen on the streets in makeshift stretchers, and thousands of funeral pyres burned daily. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. Simply put, such viruses can mutate, or change their genetic composition, and certain mutations may prove evolutionarily advantageous to it. Variants with certain genetic markets have been readily associated with changes in receptor binding, which allow the virus to take over other cells in an easier manner. The Delta variant boasts several mutations that give it a significant advantage over other strains. Among these advantages is a predisposition that makes the strain more transmissible. It is also believed to be more resistant to health controls. UK researchers believe the Delta variant may double a person’s risk of hospitalization, when compared to the Alpha variant.
Image: Courtesy of Intermountain Healthcare And it is certainly proliferating expeditiously. The Delta variant has become the prominent strain in the UK, which is beginning to see what may be a fresh wave of cases. According to Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, the Delta variant already comprises between six and ten percent of United States COVID-19 cases. He expects it to become the dominant strain in the United States by August of 2021. As restrictions ease across the country and many parts of the world, individuals are once again making plans to travel. But experts warn of the rise of this variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated the Delta variant as a “variant of concern”. President Biden took to Twitter to warn the American public. “Folks, the Delta variant — a highly infectious COVID-19 strain — is spreading rapidly among young people between 12 and 20 years old in the U.K. If you’re young and haven’t gotten your shot yet, it really is time. It’s the best way to protect yourself and those you love”, he wrote. This comes on the heel of a higher vaccination rate among older adults than younger adults, who have exhibited hesitancy in receiving the vaccine. So what can you do? Dr. Jha adds that fully vaccinated individuals should not be particularly inclined to worry about this variant, as they have been shown to do quite well when exposed to the variant. Against the Delta variant, AstraZeneca has reported its vaccine to have 92% efficiency against hospitalization or death and Pfizer/BioNTech has reported 96% efficiency against hospitalization or death. Even if you get vaccinated, it is important to note that for those with weakened immune systems (such as those with an autoimmune condition, Bell’s palsy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, etc.) there is no data currently available about the safety or efficiency of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. That is, you may not be fully protected even if you are fully vaccinated. These individuals are recommended to consult a healthcare professional and may need to continue taking precautions like hand-washing, masking, and social distancing. After taking a vaccine, you may also elect to receive a Spike Protein Antibody Test, a blood test that may potentially identify antibodies created by your body in response to a vaccination against COVID-19 (or through a prior COVID-19 infection). Stay safe this summer and consult a healthcare professional if you have further questions about whether the vaccine is right for you.
FASHION & LIFESTYLE
Japanese Bear Buns By Lisa Clinton
Instructions: Melt white chocolate in the microwave for about thirty seconds. Place in a piping bag or corner of a ZipLoc bag. On a piece of parchment, pipe out thin circles about one inch round. Let it cool in the refrigerator. To make the tangzhong mixture, combine the ¼ cup of bread flour and ½ cup water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for twenty to thirty seconds. Take out and mix well if thick, set aside. If not, microwave for fifteen more seconds. Using a stand mixer attached with a dough hook: combine the milk, sugar, yeast, one egg, tangzhong, and bread flour. Mix on medium until the dough starts to move with the hook. Add in the butter and mix until fully combined. Cover and let rest for one hour. Gently knead the dough with fist for thirty seconds to one minute. Uncover and roll a ball of dough about the size of your palm as well as two smaller balls of dough. Place on a baking sheet and place the smaller balls of dough at the top of the bigger ball of dough, acting as ears, and mount together. Cover and let rest for thirty minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F Egg wash is optional but, to incorporate the egg wash, beat one egg and brush each bun generously with the egg wash. Place in the oven and bake for ten minutes until golden brown on top. Let cool for five to seven minutes before decorating.
Ingredients: ½ Cup Warm Milk ½ tsp Salt ¼ & ⅛ Cup Sugar 2 teaspoons Yeast 1 Egg 2 ½ Cup Bread Flour (or all purpose flour) 2 ½ Tablespoons room temp. Butter Tangzhong: ¼ Cup Bread Flour ½ Cup Water Decor: 3 chocolate chips per bear White chocolate
Image: Courtesy of Lisa Clinton
Classic Peach Crisps By Emily Ramirez Prep:15 mins
Cook:30 mins
Servings:8
Ingredients: 4 cups of sliced fresh peaches ½ cup of all-purpose flour ½ cup of brown sugar ½ cup of cold butter 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 cup of rolled oats
This delicious peach crisp recipe is super easy to make. It is the perfect treat to eat on a hot summer day. With its sweet juicy peaches and the right amount of crunch, it is the ideal treat to enjoy with your family. I recommend serving this dish with a cold scoop of heavenly vanilla ice cream. You will not be able to resist a bite! Instructions: Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Step 2: Arrange peaches evenly in an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish. Step 3: Mix flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl using a pastry cutter until evenly crumbled. Fold oats into flour mixture; sprinkle and press topping into peaches. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, about thirty minutes.
5 Must-Know Car Hacks By Peter Marjowski
Cars are a lot of work to maintain. But have no fear because there are car hacks to make your vehicle experience even better. Here are five essential car hacks to know! 1. Are your headlights dirty or foggy? Do not worry ... there is a simple fix. Take toothpaste and spread it on your car's headlights. Allow this to sit on the headlights for a while and then use some clear water to clean them. Dry them after you wash them and it will get rid of your foggy headlight problem. 2. Do you have trouble putting your keys on a key-ring? Well, fear no more because now you can just use a staple remover. Use the staple remover to open the key-ring and your keys will slide right on. 3. Does your takeout food ever get cold before you reach your home? Try this hack to never have this problem again. Put the food in the seat next to you and turn on the seat warmers. This will help keep the food warm, just in time for you to reach your home. 4. If your car has paint chips and flakes, don’t worry about having to get an expensive paint job - simply use nail polish. Buy a bottle of nail polish that matches the color of your car and paint it on. This will save you lots of time and money from a pricey paint job. 5. Have your car door’s keyholes ever froze? Don't worry, all you have to do is carry hand sanitizer with you. Spray some hand sanitizer on the keyhole and it will de-ice them. This is because the alcohol in the sanitizer melts the ice.
Another 5 Amazing Car Hacks By Peter Marjowski
Car hacks make your experience with vehicles better and it is important to know some of these as they will really help you in a pinch! Here are another five amazing car hacks. 1. During the winter, does your car ever need to be defrosted before you leave? Try parking facing the east. The sun rising from the east in the morning will warm the windshield and will often save you from having to scrape and clean it. 2. Do you find that you need extra storage in your car? Well, just get a mesh net and hang it from the ceiling handles in the car. This can provide you with more storage space than you had before. 3. Do you have minor dents in your car? You can get them out yourself. All you need to do is get a plunger. Stick the plunger to the dent and pull. This will take out small dents but will not work on larger dents. 4. Does your car have minor scuffs on it? An everyday household item can be used to fix it - toothpaste. Simply take some toothpaste and rub it where your car is scuffed. If it is minor scuffing, when you wipe it off, the scuffing should be gone. 5. A lot of people have no organization in the trunk of their car. But there is an easy remedy for that. Take a laundry basket or two in your trunk to put everything in and organize it.
Fastlane: An Update On The World's Performance Cars By Aamir Sheikh
Originally planned to have hit markets by this year, production This edition's feature, Tesla: Electric vehicles (“EVs”, for short) has been delayed to 2022 due to incomplete engineering. are the future, whether it be partially electric hybrid cars that still However, the expectations for this car are beyond those for any use gasoline as a source of power, or as completely electric cars, other, as the second generation Roadster will be the quickest car the world has seen. Musk boasts the car’s aero-efficient design which have been gaining popularity in the recent decade. EV technology has become increasingly reliable and convenient, and and enhanced motor capabilities, claiming the Roadster will make a 0-60 mph time of an astonishing 1.9 seconds with a top speed of in some cases, more so than traditional gas powered vehicles. With the integration of new electric motor technologies comes theover 250 mph. This is a massive step for EVs as a whole, proving application of advanced tech to driver assistance, entertainment, the effectiveness of instantaneous power delivery via electric motors, which have long been frowned upon for their lack of and safety, and leading the charge in these revolutionary developments is Elon Musk under Tesla Motors. Tesla is a name power in comparison to combustion engines. On a single charge, the Roadster will be able to travel for 620 miles, another record familiar to many, as their four main vehicles - the Model S, breaker for any electric car (the current record-holder being the Model 3, Model X, and Model Y- promise refined automated Tesla Model S at over 400 miles). Little more is known about the driving experiences, luxurious and comfortable interiors, and Roadster, due in part to its delayed production, but the price for several other factors that have built a strong reputation for the the car begins at $200,000, a reasonable price for a supercar that company. In 2017, Elon Musk announced the concept for his competes and exceeds the reputations of its global gasoline second generation Tesla Roadster, a sports car first produced powered rivals. If these stats aren’t enough to leave you in awe, back in 2008 that was forced into discontinuation due to an Musk plans to push the car to a 0-60 mph time of 1.1 seconds (a expired supply contract, and now in 2021 the world awaits its full second faster than any production car) with the use of SpaceX revived and redesigned production. rocket thrusters! Eyes are trained eagerly on the year 2022 for this record-shattering car to be released to the world. Image: Courtesy of Electrek
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Aries the Ram
Taurus the Bull
March 21 - April 29 April 20 - May 20 (Aries is a Fire Sign) (Taurus is an Earth Sign) Birthstone- DiamondBirthstone- Emerald Color- Scarlet Color- Powder Blue Metal- Iron Metal- Copper Flower- Rose Flower- Violets Planet- Mars Stone- Rose Quartz Stone- Red Jasper
Gemini the Twins
Cancer the Crab
May 21- June 20 (Gemini is an Air Sign) BirthstoneAlexandrine Color- Yellow Metal- Mecurium Flower- Camellia Planet- Mercury Stone- Mossagate
June 21- July 22 (Cancer is a Water Sign) Birthstone- Ruby Color- Silver Metal- Silver Flower- Lilly of the Valley Planet- Moon Stone- Sodalith
Leo the Lion
Virgo the Virgin
Libra the Scales
Scorpio the Scorpion
July 23 - August 22 (Leo is a Fire sign) Birthstone- Peridot Color- Gold Metal- Gold Flower- Sunflower Planet- Sun Stone- Rock crystal
August 23 - September 22 (Virgo is a Earth sign) Birthstone- Sapphire Color- Grey Metal- Nickel Flower- Forget Me Not Planet- Mercury Stone- Tiger Eye
September 22 - October 22 October 22 - November 22 (Libra is a Air sign) (Scorpio is a Water sign) Birthstone- Opal Birthstone- Topaz Color- Pink Color- Blood Red Metal- Copper Metal- Iron Flower- Pink Rose Flower- Honeysuckle Planet- Venus Planet- Pluto Stone- Aventurine Stone- Hematite
Sagittarius the Archer
Capricorn the Goat
Aquarius the Water Gatherer
November 22 - December 21 (Sagittarius is a Fire Sign) Birthstone- Zircon Color- Royal Purple Metal- Tin Flower- Climbing Flowers Planet- Jupiter Stone- Lapis Lazuli
December 21 - January 19 (Capricorn is a Earth Sign) Birthstone- Garnet Color- Earth colors Metal- Silver Flower- Geranium Planet- Saturn Stone- Onyx
January 20 - February 18 (Aquarius is a Air Sign) Birthstone- Amethyst Color- Electric Blue Metal- Aluminium Flower- White Orchid Planet- Uranus Stone- Amazonite
Pisces the Fish
February 19 - March 20 (Sagittarius is a Fire Sign) Birthstone- Aquamarine Color- Turquoise Metal- Platinum Flower- Lotus Planet- Neptune Stone- Amethyst
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Meaghan Riley, Joint Section Editor, Literature & Creative Writing
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Soad Hossain, Staff Writer
Alexander Marshall, Section Editor, Art
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Anthony Otis, Joint Section Editor, School & Professional Sports
Leah Landron, Section Editor, Music & Drama Depts.
Sadaf Mansib, Section Editor, School & Professional Sports
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Veronica Hall, Section Editor, Student's Voice
Caitlin Kenney, Section Editor, COVID-19
Zakariyah Hanif, Staff Artist & Staff Writer
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