Cliffside Park Courier - Cliffside Park School District

CPHS MISSION
STATEMENT
I
n
CPHS Rocks at the
Battle of the Bands
2
The Dangers of
Cheese
4
Katy Perry’s New
Albulm
7
Cyberspace Considerations
8
October
The mission of Cliffside
Park High School is to provide a safe, academically
focused environment within
our culturally diverse community. We will challenge
each student to confidently
achieve his or her educational and personal goals as
well as acquire the work
and social skills essential to
a productive member of
society.
Volume 1I, Issue 1I
Cliffside Park Courier
Halloween isn’t just for little kids
By Mina Lisanin
Children are out having the time of
their life trick or treating, parents are
separating the good candy from the bad
and sneaking some), and you‘re stuck
at home, wondering
how to turn your boring
night
into
an
unforgettable Hallows
Eve.
Many teenagers
today have grown out
of the phase of trick or treating and are
looking for something more exciting to
do. Here are some events Halloween
2010 has to offer those who feel like
Halloween is a holiday for children.
If you get a thrill from jumping out
of your skin, and can handle your heart
thumping from the heights, then Six
Flags Fright Fest is the place to be.
This year‘s Fright Fest includes unique
mazes, haunted houses, tons of fake
blood and as always, outstanding
rollercoaster rides. Fright Fest will only
be around for the weekends in October
and the admission rates vary.
Another great hit is the Halloween
Parade in Greenwich Village, New
York. The costumed masses can join in
the nation‘s most wildly creative event,
which includes different kinds of
music, dancers, and artists.
For teens who feel that they are too
old for rides and parades, there are a
few (semi-local) choices to feel their
blood chill. New York City‘s Blood
Manor is guaranteed to make your hair
stand on end with over 5,000 square
feet of terror. Patrons are asked to purchase tickets in advance if they want to
get in between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. on
Halloween night. Also, if transportation isn‘t a problem, the Forest of Fear
in Tuxedo, New York is a carnival of
horror and fright.
If you're not the going out type, you
can always take in a horror film with a
few close friends. Some good suggestions include Psycho, Night of the
Living Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street
Halloween, or The Saw Series.
Also for lovers of horror on the silver screen—this weekend is also The
Chiller Theatre expo providing attendees a chance to meet some of their
favorite horror and sci-fi stars. The
event is held yearly
in Parsippany, NJ.
These are only a
few of the things
you can do if
you're too old to be
satiated by candy
and masks, so get
out there and have
a safe and happy
Halloween!
This Month
In Horror
Birthdays of The USA’s
Worst
Monsters
February 28, 1960
Richard Ramirez, the ―Night
Stalker‖, haunted Los Angeles in
the 1980‘s.
March 17, 1942
John Wayne Gacy is known as the
―Killer Clown‖ for the murder of
33 men most of whom he buried
on his property while dressing as a
clown for fundraising in his area.
June 1, 1953
David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
terrorized New York city for
thirteen months from ‗76 to ‗77.
August 27, 1906
Ed Gain, the inspiration for
Psycho, Leatherface, and Buffalo
Bill, was a cannibal in the 1950‘s.
November 12, 1934
Charles Manson inspired his
―family‖ to kill and torture strangers.
November 24, 1946
Ted Bundy, an attractive law
student, stalked and murdered
young women from ‗74 to ‗78
Compiled from Internet
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School News
CPHS gets tech Savvy
By Arif Khalil
CPHS ROCKS!!!
By Mike Yi
With the media and school district
suffering from massive budget cuts and
loss of staff, many may wonder why
thirty more Promethean Boards are
being installed in classrooms.
No, teachers did not donate kidneys
to get tech forward, it was a technology
grant aimed at bringing CPHS into the
20th century. A grant is external funding from companies and organizations
often with a specific aim to assist
school districts. Since the point of this
grant was technology, why did the district choose Promethean Boards?
The Promethean Boards ―give an
alternative way of learning,‖ according
to Mr. Fabiano. Learning can be more
accurate and fun, as students see education ―move‖ on a
screen. Tutorial
videos and lessons can be
watched
on
screen and more
information can be provided with the
use of online sources.
The Promethean Boards may also be used to treat
students to relevant films on the big
screen.
The boards will also be very helpful
for the teachers by giving them the
opportunity to integrate the internet and
computer programs into their lessons.
Those teachers without a classroom can
also save time by having their notes
and assignments loaded onto the
boards.
The Promethean Boards are not entirely new to the school, however.
They are used very often in the Math
Department. Mr. Rappaport, uses the
Promethean Board to help teach his
lessons by utilizing a graphing program
to illustrate the points in class. He also
uses the board for the Robotics team, to
load and apply software for the robot.
In marketing class with Mrs.
Menafra, after lots of note taking, students are able to watch presentations on
the board, combining entertainment and
education for the class.
Promethean Boards bring the world
into the classroom and infuse each lesson with life.
With a line of amps spewing punk,
rock and ska, dimmed lights and a
throng of fans, the cafeteria was transformed at last Thursday night‘s
―Battle‖ of the Bands.
Organized by Mr. Rappaport and
Mr. Nelson, five bands took the stage
and rocked the crowds, bringing in
plenty of proceeds for the band and
chorus.
The Faculty Band opened the evening, highlighting the skills of Mr.
Rappaport on the mic, Mr. Nelson on
the drums and Mr. Fogerty on the bass.
Next up were the Smexies, whose
energy complimented that of The Faculty Band, while adding a hip hop beat.
Lead guitarist, Allen Herrera jammed
onstage with the help of Scott Lind
who brought some humor to the set and
Damien Guach who sang.
―Allen has a gift for the guitar, he
truly rips up the stage,‖ said fan John
Funez.
The Outback Outlaws took the stage
next with a mixture of classic hits. Bert
Palummeri Jorge Martinez brought out
tunes made famous by Nirvana, Brand
New, and Green Day had the crowd
singing and dancing along with some
of their favorites.
Also the band No Nose Goes played
terrific with Ana Amaral at vocal, Jin
Young
on
guitar, Shant
Kouganjin
on bass and
Robert
Blanco, our
very
own
class president, on keyboard. ―It was the first time I‘d ever
skanked, and I loved it,‖ said Brittany
Stamoulis of their ska set.
Fortune Favors the Brave finished
off the night by turning the roof upside
town and dropping the jaws of their
fans. Lead guitarist Brian Antolo shredded the guitar giving students something to talk about on their way home.
―It was a great success and everyone
had a lot of fun,‖ Mr. Rappaport said of
the evening. The night raised $1400.
The First
Annual
Fall Family
Fun Day
By
The first annual Fall
Family Fun Day took place on the high
school field on Saturday, October 23.
The classes of 2012 and 2013 joined
forces and made a great day for both
little and big kids. They were joined by
the drama club, culinary artists, the
marching band, face painters, the
Parent Awareness Group, and the Class
of 2011.
Entire families were able to join in
the festivities on the field among imported decorations of hay and leaves
that truly showed the spirit of fall. The
field was filled with many exciting
things to do.
For the younger kids, there was a
free scavenger hunt, with little treats
and prizes hidden in a giant leaf pile for
them to discover. In addition, there
were carnival games for them to play.
There were also Halloween-related
activities including pumpkin painting
and a fall themed family photo. Children lined up for face painting by Tania
Boghossian and Israel Fabre.
Attendees with a child inside were
certainly not left out. There were duck
races, tricky tray prizes and a 50/50
raffle.
Possibly the most exciting event for
all was the dunk tank, which gave
students, children and alumni a chance
to get Ms. Woodley, Mr. Bargna, Mr.
Fucci, Coach Cambareri, or school
alumni Jeff De la Fuente all wet. They
do always say that revenge is a dish
best served cold—just like the water
the volunteers were plunged into.
There were also many sweet treats
including creamy pumpkin pie, caramel
apples, and apple pie available for purchase thanks to the culinary stand, as
well as drinks from the drama club.
For those who didn‘t want a risk,
Halloween cauldrons were sold by the
Parent Awareness Group to benefit
Project Graduation.
Overall, it was a successful dayfilled that brought families together.
Class News
Freshmen
The Newspaper needs
writers!!! Know what’s
going on in the world
around you? Have an
opinion worth sharing?
Join us!!
Meetings in Rm 227.
Pay your class dues!
Sell cookie dough!
Remember, the upcoming
bake sale
Sophomores
Pay dues, 25$!!
Christmas wreathes will be delivered
first week of Dec.
You will be selling from the Holiday
catalog from November 8 to 22nd
Juniors
Pay class dues
Thank you to al students who
helped at Fall Family Fun Day
The freshman car wash had a great
turnout due to the support of the class
members—great job Class of 2014!
Project
Graduation
Seniors—keep your eyes and
ears open for chances to help
raise funds for project graduation—the parents can‘t do it
without you!
We will be selling Yankee
candles in November so, sell,
sell, sell!!!!
Seniors
Class dues must be paid
ASAP– See Mrs.
Donato-Jennings in room
236
Fundraisers are right
around the corner. Be
sure to always support
your class.
Don‘t be a victim of
Senioritis, study and keep
preparing for a successful
future!
Get down to business by
asking teachers for
recommendations and
beginning your college
application process!
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On Sunday September 26th,
members of the Cliffside Park
Robotics team attended
the
Makers Fair in Queens,
NY. The fair was a fabulous
exposition of technology, inventions, and just plain fun. Team
members came away with some
great new ideas for this year's
upcoming robot. Go team!
In Photo:
Mr. Rappaport,
Mr. Carcich, Justin Lopez and
Dante Ragno.
Principal’s Corner
The weather in the
beginning of October was
unreasonably warm, but
as each day passed we
watched the leaves turn
from green to orange to
brown. Some things we
have no control over, but
others we do.
The first marking period
will soon be over and report cards will be distributed. Report cards are
sent home to parents/
guardians but the report
card needs to be looked at
by the student to determine where improvement is
needed and where performance is satisfactory.
Our school has a great
deal to offer anyone willing to make an effort to
succeed. This means setting priorities, looking to
the future, taking responsibility,
and
planning.
Once these are addressed,
stick to them and don’t let
other people or interests
turn you away from your
goals. For Seniors this
includes selecting and
filling out college applications and setting a goal
as to when to send them–
don’t procrastinate!
To all, remember we are
Cliffside
Park
High
School and we are here to
help each other. I wish all
a successful school year.
G.J. Fabiano
4 This Month in Health
What will your eye
color be this Halloween?
By Caitlin Lyons
It‘s October again and Halloween is
just around the corner. Many teens and
adults like to
purchase
nonprescription contact lenses for
this holiday to
change their eye
color or give
them a spooky
look, but they often do not realize what
their money is really going towards.
Inflammation, pain, serious infections,
and permanent vision loss are just a
few of the many risks that come with
over-the-counter contact lenses.
All types of decorative contacts can
be purchased easily at stores or on the
internet for cheap prices which attract
large amounts of customers each year.
They are often described as fashion
accessories and read ―one size fits all.‖
This claim is FALSE.
Doctors suggest getting an eye fitting and a prescription before purchasing any contact lenses. No contact
should be purchased without consulting
a physician first. Improper fits can
scratch the eye and lead to blood vessel
growth in the cornea. Other risks include corneal ulcers, corneal abrasion,
vision impairment, and blindness.
Using decorative lenses isn‘t the
problem here. The problem is that
many people go about it the wrong
way, which can be very dangerous and
carry serious consequences. If you or
someone you know would like to
purchase decorative lenses, remember
to consult with your doctor before
purchasing any without a prescription.
Source: fda.gov
Healthy Eating
By Alivia Sohm
There are many people who are
unhappy about their appearance because of their weight. The main cause
of this problem is unhealthy eating habits— something under the control of
the individual. Simple choices can have
lasting affects on our bodies for good
and for bad.
Often people eat three large meals a
day, but it is recommended to eat five
smaller meals each day. This is beneficial because your metabolism breaks
down the food more rapidly, and effectively.
The most important meal of the day
is breakfast. The reason we call it this
is because it means to break the fast
created while sleeping. Breakfast kick
starts the metabolism and gives a person energy throughout the day.
During the day, many are tempted to
eat fast food. Keep in mind that occasionally fast food is okay. Just remember that getting the kids meal is just as
satisfying as
getting the
deluxe.
When offered extra
sauces,
deny them
simply because they are full of man-made sugars,
which are unhealthy. Artificial sugars
are bad for you because they are difficult for the body to break down, while
natural sugars are easily broken down.
Eating meat is a good the way to go.
It contains protein that builds muscle,
and repairs body tissues. Protein produces enzymes, hormones, and helps
resist diseases. Fiber products such as
fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, and
pasta help flush the toxins inside your
body.
At night, it is best not to eat within
the few hours before going to sleep.
This is because your body will store
food as fat instead of using it as energy.
Exercising or even going out for a walk
after eating will help you digest your
food properly.
―Eating healthy could be the start of
something new. Remember to always
think about what you eat and how it
will affect you after you have eaten it.
Chose dietary and reasonable eating
habits and consider all that they can do
for you,‖ said Mr. Woods.
A Unique
Tradition
By Patricia Hoyos
With gaunt actresses and models the
focus of much of our media, American
children learn that when it comes to
your body, the fitter or thinner, the better.
While in most places of the world
women are trying out the newest diet in
hopes of looking thinner, more beautiful or achieving optimal health, Mauritanian women are doing the exact opposite.
The Mauritanian tradition,
―leblouh,‖ dictates that heavier women
are more beautiful than their slim counterparts. This has led to a weight hierarchy that equates weight to wealth, social status and attractiveness.
Most Mauritarian families start to
forcibly feed their young girls at an
early age, punishing them when they do
not finish their food.
"Personally, I do believe that fattening girls is more than a necessity. Slim
girls bring shame to their families and
even their tribes as well. It's also difficult for them to attract men's eyes in
our society," said 55-year-old Achetou
Mint Taleb, a native to the Mauritanian
area.
The tradition, however, is lessening
throughout families in Mauritania due
to the realization of the consequences
affiliated with weight gain. Problems
including heart disease, type II diabetes, cancers, hypertension, stroke, sleep
apnea, respiratory issues and osteoarthritis stem from being overweight.
In our part of the world, health professionals are attempting to promote
healthy figures in advertising and media in order to reduce rates of anorexia
and bulimia. Being too thin can cause
heart problems, loss of bone density,
kidney failure, hair loss, and dental
problems.
No matter the body image exalted
by a culture, there are consequences for
its members, but it seems that in terms
of weight—the middle is better.
Sources: www.cnn.com
www.cdc.gov
This Month in Health 5
“Cheese,” The New
Drug
By Gabriela Barrera
A new danger is on the rise in
Texas, cheese.
―Cheese‖ is the nickname for a
popular new drug that has already
taken the lives of teenagers.
The drug was first reported in Dallas
where it has taken the lives of twentyone teenagers over the past two years
and is working its way into northern
Texas schools.
The ―Cheese Heroin‖ is made up of
black tar Mexican heroin mixed with
medications that contain the antihistamine diphenhydramine, found in some
medications like Tylenol PM. The effects of the heroin and the night time
cold medicine combined make it deadly
for anyone, especially teenagers.
The effects of the drug include
euphoria, disorientation, lethargy,
sleepiness, and hunger. ―A double
whammy, you‘re getting two downers
at once. If you take the body and you
start slowing everything down everything inside your body, eventually,
you‘re going to slow down the heart
until it stops, and when it stops you‘re
dead.‖ says Dallas police detective
Monty Moncibals.
Authorities are keeping an eye on
the drug to make sure that it does not
spread to other cities says Steve
Robertson, a special agent with the
Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) in Washington.
―Cheese‖ was given its name for the
yellow color that is produced from the
mix of the drugs. It sells cheaply for $2
which makes it accessible for anyone
interested in trying the drug.
The name ―Cheese‖ makes it easy
for dealers to sell the drug to a younger
clientele since it masks the potential
dangers that come with the usage of the
drug.
The spread of this drug is cautiously
being watched by the police departments so that it does not take the lives
of other adolescents across the country.
Source: www.cnn.com
Not Everybody Plans
on Getting the Flu
Shot
By Barbara De Barros
The flu vaccine claims to be 7090% effective. Even so, many Americans say their children will not be getting the flu shot this year.
New surveys show that about 43%
of Americans will not be getting the
vaccine this year, regardless of last
year‘s H1N1 flu outbreak.
Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, director of
the Center of Disease Control and Prevention said,
―Flu is serious.
Every
year, millions
of people get
sick;
more
than 200,000
people
are
hospitalized
and thousands
of people die
from influenza.‖ He suggests that everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu
shot.
Doctors say children should definitely get the flu shot because they are
exposed to the flu the most. Therefore,
they should not only get vaccinated so
they don‘t catch the flu, but so that they
won‘t spread it to others.
Flu experts note that most of those
who refuse to get the vaccine for themselves or their children have fallen for
myths about the shot. Many believe
that the flu shot is dangerous. Some
Americans believe that the vaccine
protects against only one strain of the
flu, while it really protects three, while
others take comfort in their belief that
washing your hands is just as effective
as the shot. Doctors encourage getting
it and assure that these myths are false.
In a separate survey, 90%of doctors
participating in one survey said they
planned to get vaccinated while less
than 2% said they would not .
The flu shot is an opportunity to
avoid the aches, pains and dangers of
the flu, which makes it strange that so
many people resist using it to their
benefit.
Teen Pregnancy Is On
The Rise
By Rocio Araneda
Some teens are polishing up their
homework at 7 am, some are sleeping,
others are being dragged out of bed by
their parents, and some are taking care
of their own child. Teen pregnancy is
reaching epidemic proportions across
the country..
Teen pregnancy is rising for the first
time in many years. Every year, 3 out
of 10 girls in the U.S get pregnant unintentionally. It is still too soon to predict
if this generation will match the baby
boom in the late 1980s, and early
1990s, but experts say that we‘re well
on our way to match the birth rates.
Often parents blame television.
MTV‘s hit show Teen Mom shows the
difficulties in being a teenage parent,
but it also shows the teens getting
through their struggles. These parents
think that these role models will lead
their child to believe, ―if they can get
through it so can I,‖ and fear their child
will not practice safe sexual intercourse
as a result.
New studies show that teen pregnancy is on the rise due to the abstinence-only sex education classes. The
CDC reveals that almost all U.S. teens
have had a proper sex education class,
but only two thirds have been taught
birth control methods. The abstinence
only sex education class teaches only
how to practice abstinence; they do not
teach how to use contraception.
The Clinton administration began
financing these programs, which studies show, did not work and spent $150
million every year on the program. The
Obama administration is creating a new
sex-ed program that has been proven to
prevent pregnancy, and claims to have
a more effective approach for teens.
Whether the cause for the rise in
teen pregnancy is due to television or a
lack of knowledge, when it comes to
practicing safe sex, all experts agree
that teens should try and talk to their
parents or a trusted adult about their
sexual choices.
Source: www.cdc.com
6
World View
Coincidences
or Miracles?
By Monica Olveira
Hell might have not been very different from this place. As tons of rocks
crashed down the ramps of a Chilean
mine over two months ago, the deafening thunder that filled the pitch-black
galleries and the endless blinding
clouds of thick dust made it clear to the
33 men that escaping from this horror
would be anything but easy.
There was no way out and no means
of communication with the rest of the
world, so they had to stick together
hoping that rescuers would reach them
before it was too late. As everybody
knows by now, in spite of the fact that
the rescue took 70 long days, it was an
exceptional success.
What many people are not aware
of, however, is the strange coincidence
regarding the number 33 throughout
this disaster: Roman Catholic Chileans
believe that Jesus Christ was 33 when
he died, making the number significant
to the 33 men trapped inside. The
number appeared again when it took 33
days to drill the shaft to rescue them.
One of the men had been married for
33 years and the men were rescued on
10/13/10—see the significance?
There is also the story of the white
butterfly. This miraculous creature appeared in front of two miners exactly
when the collapse
took place, while
they were driving
down the ramp of
the mine at 500 meters deep.
Local
farmers believe that
it is a good omen to
come across a white
animal in the dark. Whether the superstition is true or not, the two men believe that they were saved by this mysterious butterfly, since they stopped to
take a closer look at it, avoiding the
tumbling rocks of the initial collapse.
These may be more than just pure
coincidences. Can a simple number
have special powers? Can a lost and
fragile butterfly contain the power to
save lives?
Source: associatedcontent.com
Is Spray-On
Clothing,
Fashion's Future?
By Susan O. Lobo
Technology has taken another step
forward. Spanish fashion designer
Manel Torres developed the world's
first spray-on clothing. Manel Torres
joined together with the scientists at
Imperial College London to create the
clothing that could be washed and worn
again. The spray contains short fibers
that are mixed with a solvent, making it
possible for it to be sprayed through
high-pressure spray gun. The fibers are
synthesized with polymers that combine them to make a fabric. The texture
of the fabric change by using wool,
linen or acrylic fibers. The product is
not yet flawless; however, the fabric is
cold when spraying it on to the skin.
"I really wanted to make a futuristic,
seamless, quick and comfortable material," said Torres. "In my quest to produce this kind of fabric, I ended up
returning to the principles of the earliest textiles.‖
Mr. Torres‘ creation has also called
for him to pair up with engineer, Paul
Luckman. They plan to launch a new
company called Fabrican Ltd. The
company wishes to also lead in the
invention of other products such as
spray-on bandages, hygiene wipes, and
upholstery for cars and furniture.
―The fashion application of spray-on
fabric is a great way of advertising the
concept, but there are also new applications for the medical, transport and
chemical industries," said Luckman.
"For example, the spray-on fabric may
be produced and kept in a sterilized
can, which could be perfect for providing spray-on bandages without applying any pressure for soothing burnt
skin, or delivering medicines directly to
a wound."
The idea of clothes in a can makes
you think about how advanced in technology the world is becoming. You
never really know what they are going
to invent next.
Source: newscientist.com
More Than Bodies
Buried in Manhattan
Cemetery
By CJ Barone
Eight bricks of military grade explosives were found at historic Marble
Cemetery on the Lower East Side of
New York City, on October 11, 2010.
The explosives were found wrapped
in a garbage bag, which protected it
from the weather. No detonator caps or
wires were found which would have
made the bricks of C-4 unstable and
dangerous.
C-4 is a military grade explosive more potent
than TNT, but
more
stable.
Even a shot from
a gun will not
cause detonation
without proper wiring and blasting
caps.
When authorities retrieved the materials, they were brittle, meaning that
they had been at the cemetery for an
extended period.
A year ago, an employee found unearthed the bag containing the explosives, but did not alert authorities or the
management. Even when a caretaker
rediscovered the package, police were
not immediately informed.
This was not assumed to be an act of
terrorism, but note written in chalk was
also found on a nearby sidewalk that
read, ―I really hope one of you find
this,‖ with an arrow pointing into the
cemetery. Officials are investigating
several groups including Hell‘s Angels,
whose headquarters are just several
steps away on East Third Street.
In post 9/11 times, it is surprising
how easily something like this can slip
through the cracks, especially in Manhattan. Luckily, once police were informed they were able to retrieve the
explosives and ensure the safety of the
citizens who reside in the area.
The New York City Marble Cemetery is a historic landmark, and it is
usually closed off to the public except
for occasional tours. The entire area
was shut down until police could
search the area.
Entertainment
7
From one of the Boys, to a Teenage dream
By Samantha Fagan
A lot of “likes” for
The Social Network
By Olaolu Emmanuel
Facebook has gone from the World
Wide Web to the big screen in this
year‘s hottest movie The Social Network. The new movie about the creation of Facebook has users and others
alike going crazy for such a powerful
and well written movie.
The movie, which is based on Mark
Zuckerberg‘s steps to creating a global
social network and explains how he
became the youngest billionaire in history, has hit 4.2 billion in its first ten
days at the theaters. The movie continues to rise to the top of the box office;
however the road to fame and fortune
was not so easy for Zuckerberg.
Facebook‘s, and the film‘s, hero
went through many legal and personal
problems, but he did not waver and his
reward was great. He was a college
undergrad with an idea, and with his
brains and the help of friends he was
able to make his dream a reality.
Throughout the movie he has many
allies, but
some turn
into enemies who
go as far
as suing
him for
stealing
what they
believe to be their idea.
The movie asks questions regarding
whether or not Mark should have all of
the fame and fortune that he has now.
Such debates have even made it onto
the Today Show. Zuckerberg had to
pay millions to compensate for the accusations, but with Facebook‘s 500+
million users it is obvious that the lawsuits have not affected him much financially.
The movie was an exciting and interesting and has rightfully earned its
spot at the top.
Katy Perry‘s new album,
―Teenage Dream,‖ is cute,
catchy, and as sweet as cotton
candy. In the album, which
was released August 24th, Katy
goes from being ―One of the
Boys‖, to a daisy duke wearing
―California Gurl‖. The inspiration behind the album came from Katy‘s
hometown of Santa Barbara, California. Perry believes that you can‘t run
from where you came from, no matter
where that may be. ―I love the vibe that
Santa Barbara gives off and I wanted to
really tap into the purity of my childhood and that feeling,‖ stated the twotime Grammy nominated pop star.
―Teenage Dream,‖ is a lot different
from Katy Perry‘s 2008 album, ―One of
the Boys.‖ ―One of the Boys‖ had a
more edgy rock and roll side to it,
whereas the new album is soft and
sweet. The first album was Katy‘s way
of introducing herself to the music industry and to the people who are now
her fans. She wrote her songs, and described exactly what she was feeling;
letting everything she had on her mind
flow into the music. ―Teenage Dream‖,
on the other hand, is more laid-back,
and it makes you want to get up and
move.
―Teenage Dream‖ is extremely
different from ―One of the Boys,‖ but
in a good way.
Apps that apply
By Jennifer Mata
Apps! They are everywhere and you
just can‘t avoid them! They can entertain you when you need something to
do, but they can also help!
Not all apps are useless. The App
Market also carries what adults would
call useful apps, such as the apps that
help you study like Assignments for
IPhone or CoursePro for Droid, which
allows users to track and add work for
multiple classes or IFlipr Flashcards
(or StudyDroid) which creates virtual
flash cards that can keep up with the on
the go student and aid with test
The first single from
―Teenage Dream,‖ is
―California Gurls,‖ one of the
anthems for the summer of
2010. This song makes listeners want to get up and move,
which is exactly what Perry,
was aiming for. She wanted people to
dance more. Other catchy, uplifting
songs from the album are, ―Last Friday
Night [T.G.I.F],‖ ―Hummingbird
Heartbeat,‖ and ―Peacock‖ all of which
are great party songs you will keep
singing over and over.
The title track, ―Teenage Dream,‖ is
passionate, and will make teenage girls
or boys realize that their teenage years
are golden. ―I called the album
‗Teenage Dream‘ because I feel like I
will always want to be that pin-up
poster,‖ says Katy. ―I want to be in
everybody‘s dreams at all times until I
get to Liz Taylor‘s age when I won‘t be
in dreams anymore but just a diva.‖
―Teenage Dream‖ is great album,
but with less of an edge than 2008‘s
―One of the Boys.‖ This album will
move you both physically and emotionally, with the songs written by Katy
Perry herself. ―Teenage Dream‖ would
be a great buy for all those who like
Katy Perry‘s whimsical, irresistible pop
songs.
preparation as well as learning basics
like vocabulary.
School is not the only place that
apps can be of assistance, however.
MyPanic will send GPS coordinates to
emergency services or contacts. Safety
Button will send distress text or email
or sound an alarm. IFirstAid Lite offers information and instructions to
help save a life. (Similar apps are on
Droid too.)
With all the capabilities of phones
these days, consumers are left wondering whether they will take the place of
our wallets too. Phones are already in
the works with the ability to make purchases around the globe and even mass
transit.
8
Student Voices
When Privacy
Goes Viral
By Robert Blanco
In the days following the death of
the Rutgers University student, Tyler
Clementi, millions of people were left
wondering what would push this 18year-old Rutgers student to commit
suicide? The answer is connected to the
invasion of his privacy.
Whether there is something that you
do not want people to see about you or
you just find a comfort in having something about yourself that no one else
knows, when privacy is invaded, people often feel violated. These feelings
can result in embarrassment, paranoia,
or even psychological problems or suicide.
Privacy is a very important thing to
most people. However, as the years go
by, privacy is becoming rare. It takes
instances such as this one to then reexamine our boundaries. Technologies
like digital and web cameras, cell
phones, and flash drives make it easy
to capture audio, video, or text that
could be devastating to another person‘s life. Most of the Facebook population has been tagged in one photo or
another, but do the taggers ever consider what they are linking to the person‘s name? Often, unfortunately, the
answer is no.
This problem goes even further
when one considers what they put into
the world about themselves. Raunchy ,
rude and sometimes reprehensible pictures and messages go out daily without concern for the audience that may
gain access to them (both on the net
and on phones). This has inspired colleges and employers to begin searching
the net regarding applicants in order to
get another view of them. While this
may dissuade some users from inappropriate information, it is more important that everyone consider who they
show themselves to be both in person
and on the net, then pass the same standards of courtesy on to their friends.
The tragedy of Tyler Clementi occurred due to disregard for his privacy,
but hopefully his example will make
people think twice about what they
reveal of themselves and their friends.
Cyber-Bulling
By Matthew Hall
Fad or Faux Pas?
By Michelle Diaz
Not too many years ago, bullies
were inhabitants of the school yard that
may have caused trouble for teens and
teachers alike, but were left behind
when the target got home, but not
today.
Due to social networking including
Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter, teens
have begun to live online and just like
in the real world, there are dangers.
Internet users are often warned about
―online predators‖ who seek personal
information in order to exploit and, at
times, harm children and teens, but is
―stranger danger‖ the rule to keep them
safe?
From 2000 to 2010, the larger (and
faster growing) threat has become cyber-bulling. By logging onto the internet, users invite bullies into their lives
and homes making the schoolyard troubles even more grave.
Cyber-bulling is when an individual
or group of people use technology such
as social networks, text messaging, emails, or IM with the intent to cause
harm to another's feelings and/or character. Unlike face to face bullying, cyber-bulling doesn't end at three o'clock
like school does; it can be a twentyfour hour ordeal. Most people use the
internet to bully because they either
believe it isn‘t a "big deal", or they
embrace the anonymity of cyber-space.
The reality is that though the bully may
not see it as a big deal, it is and it will
have consequences.
Any type of bullying has a lasting
effect on the victim. The victim may
internalize their pain because unlike the
bathroom walls of old, the internet can
be viewed by the world. This can lead
to depression, lashing out physically or
by continuing the cycle of abuse or
even doing harm to oneself.
Cyber-bulling is, and will forever be
present as long as the internet is
around, but it can be reduced if teens
take the initiative to show that it is
wrong through their postings and personal choices. Victims and witnesses of
cyber-bullying are responsible for informing people in power to help end
this epidemic.
The nation‘s fascination with New
Jersey has caused new trends to develop. Shows such as ―Jerseylicous:‖,
―Cake Boss‖, ―Jersey Couture‖, ―The
Real House Wives of New Jersey‖,
―Quintuplets‖, and the national favorite, ―Jersey Shore‖ all highlight NJ ‗s
Style for good and bad.
One of the major implications of
these shows is on fashion, particularly
for New Jersey‘s boys who have picked
up the need to prick up their hair with
gel. Though the substance might seem
harmless, overuse can be quite dangerous. How do you know when it‘s too
much?
1. If items stick to your hair in the
morning.
2. If you develop
white flakes in
your hair, that
fall like snow
when you itch
your head.
3. If your hair is
immobile in the
wind.
4. If your hair only
moves in unison.
5. If you have injured yourself or others on the points of your hair.
There are many signs, so if you are into
this fad, check yourself for these before
leaving the house or you may risk embarrassment or committing a serious
fashion violation.
While humorous, we cannot ignore
the more grave consequences, and that
is to you and your mane. The contents
of gel can cause allergic reactions, dandruff and (in extreme cases) hair loss
or affect your body‘s fertility or
liver/kidney function.
If you must use gel to perk up your
locks, aim for HERBAL hair products
instead of ones rife with chemical fillers. There are many 100% natural gels
which will not only prevent hair loss,
they will promote growth instead.
Despite the major defects, if you can
learn to use it properly, you could do
some pretty cool things.
Source: ezinearticles.com
And Then Some...
Learning to Run the
World
By Maritza Zululga
Over the Summer, The Fairview
American legion, the Sons of American
legion, and the Fairview Lions club
sponsored five young men to attend
Boys State at Rider University.
Boys State is a week long program
aimed at
teaching
students
how the
government functions
as
well
as
giving
them an
opportunity to try
their hand
at it.
The boys were chosen based on
achievements and academics.
Umberto Palazzo, Anthony Tripodi,
Jonathan Funez, Carmine Punuccio,
and Lacin Koro described the experience as ―a week that shaped a lifetime.‖
Their day started at 6 a.m. when
they woke-up, got dressed in uniforms
and counted off before breakfast. Each
day was filled with lectures, seminars,
Quote of the Month
By Shakira Perez
“A man who views
the world the same
at fifty as he did at
twenty has wasted
thirty years of his
life.”
-Muhammad Ali
As we grow older, we
make mistakes, we cry,
and we laugh and we grow wiser. .
Every year of our existence, there is
another year of lessons to be learned
through tough times and good times.
and work on their mock government.
Among the lecturers was New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez whose
input greatly affected the attendees.
A terrorism seminar and a World
War I video presentation were also
noted by the boys as being significant
parts of their experience.
When asked if they would recommend Boys State to underclassmen,
t h e y
unanimously
replied
y e s .
―Beyond
the basics
of government,
it
gave
us
the opportunity to
learn how
to interact
with peers for a common goal,‖ one
boy said.
They also mentioned how
they would feel comfortable going back
a second time to get more involved.
In October, the attendees gave a
presentation regarding their experiences to The Fairview American Legion, post 365, Sons of American Legion, post 395, and the Fairview Lions
club in thanks for the opportunity to be
a part of the program.
Life‘s difficulties are not meant to
put us down, they are
meant to bring us up and
make sure we don‘t fall
again. Every year our perspective on the world
changes, because of the
experiences we have
faced. The way one views
the world at twenty,
should not be the same as
at fifty.
All of the years in
between are full of opportunities that change one‘s
perspective on the world.
If one‘s perspective is inflexible, then
throughout their whole life, they will
have learned nothing—and what‘s the
point in that?
9
Lifesavers in
Cliffside Park High
School
By Sarah Jenaban
At the Fairview Mayor and Council
meeting, the Fairview Police Department honored local residents with
Civilian Life Saving Service Awards.
On Tuesday, September
21, 2010 the awards
were given to local residents who had helped or
assisted others in order
to save a life. Two
members of Cliffside Park High
School‘s population were honored.
Freshman Faiz Haddabeh was honored for saving the life of a fellow
student last year as an 8th grader at Lincoln School in Fairview. During his
lunch period, food obstructed a student‘s airway. Faiz reacted immediately to the situation and performed the
Heimlich maneuver on the choking
student, freeing the stuck piece of food
from the other boy‘s airway.
Faiz was unable to attend the presentation at the Mayor and Council
meeting, so Fairview Deputy Police
Chief Frank Del Vecchio came to
CPHS and along with Mr. Fabiano, Mr.
Shelley, and Mr. Schmitt, presented
Faiz with his award in Mr. Rappaport‘s
5th period Math Class.
Our Vice Principal, Mr. Schmitt,
also saved the life of an individual.
Outside of his home, his neighbor was
having an asthma attack and stopped
breathing. Mr. Schmitt dialed 911 and
performed CPR on the individual until
paramedics arrived.
The ambulance came and performed
A.E.D. which detected an abnormal
heart rhythm. The medics gave the
woman defibrillation (electric shock) to
steady her heartbeat. Before leaving
the scene, the woman was breathing
normally, but was still in need of hospital care. She‘s grateful that Mr. Schmitt
saved her life.
He received an award on October
15, 2009.
Congratulations to the heroes of
CPHS, freshman Faiz Haddabeh and
our Vice Principal Mr. Schmitt.
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