Daniela Furtado

BISHOP ALLEN’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER

I S S U E 3 | W E E K O F M A R C H 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 | S E M E S T E R 2

LAZY SEASON Simple and easy

trends for la-dies.

FASHION PAGE 7

RACHEL ANDRADE [NEWS REPORTER]

Y ou‘ve all seen the giant water bottle in the foyer,

heard about the annual festive dinner, and you can‘t

help but notice the colourful posters inviting you to

Wakeathon. But have you ever wondered who was

behind it all?

Look no further than SCOPE, no not the mouth wash,

Students Concerned about the Oppression of People and the

Environment. SCOPE is BA‘s resident social justice group.

These quiet do-gooders meet in room 210 every Wednesday

and organize initiatives to make BA students more socially

and environmentally aware. Although some would have you

believe that this generation is more concerned with updating

their Facebook status than changing the status quo of social

injustice, nothing could be farther than the truth. This pas-

sionate group of students is a testament to that.

What is even more impressive is the fact that all SCOPE

initiatives are run with no funding. One grade eleven stu-

dent said ―the fact that we have no money just results in

more creative campaigns‖, confirming the group‘s optimis-

tic attitude.

Margaret Mead once said, ―Never doubt that a small

group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the

world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does.‖ It may

seem like a small group of students with no funding could

never accomplish much but SCOPE continues to prove this

wrong and invites everyone to join in the fight for change.

The Scoop on SCOPE

Make Way for GODWAY

Who are these do-gooders and what do they want with our water

bottles?

BRENNA ROBINS [A&E REPORTER]

On February 25th Bishop Allen presented Godway the Musical, written and directed by our very own Neil Han-

sen as an entry for the ―Sears Ontario Drama Festival.‖ Godway is an interesting take on the creation story of the

Bible. God is the director of a play, creating his own characters – Adam, Eve and the Devil (after all, every play

need a villain). The characters struggle through their scenes as they try to understand the reason for their exis-

tence. It‘s the perfect balance of humour and drama as they explore some deeper questions that we often ask

ourselves. Neil says he wanted to push the limits of what people think of B.A. in terms

of us not being just an academic school. CONTINUED ON A&E, PAGE 5

Neil Hansen wanted to “push the limits” and his musical makes B.A proud with its talent, creativity and hilarious punch lines!

Mystery Meat No Longer

HANNAH McPHEE [LIFESTYLE REPORTER]

Bishop Allen has few restaurants outside of

the school for students to visit, so if they

want to buy their lunch they have one op-

tion: cafeteria food. As a result of this, what

is offered in the cafeteria has a direct influ-

ence on the nutrition value of what students

eat. Unfortunately, the foods students are

buying are far from ‗healthy‘. Not for lack

of trying on the part of the cafeteria though;

they are always trying to serve better meals.

Thankfully at Bishop Allen, the Healthy

Food for Healthy Schools act was passed in

2008 and the program has been imple-

mented in our school this year. The cafete-

ria chefs at Bishop Allen have been so

sneaky with this new health program that

students haven‘t even noticed the changes.

―It‘s practically the same,‖ one senior stu-

dent commented when referring to the

menu. CONTINUED ON LIFESTYLE, PAGE 4

Although unnoticed, changes at Bishop Allen`s cafeteria have been made. However, students continue fighting a grueling battle against unhealthy foods.

Magda Arent

PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to take beautiful pictures. A&E PAGE 5

GRAD

SUPERLATIVES Found out who is this years class clown!NEWS PAGE 2

BLACK HERITAGE Our small black population should-n’t be an excuse to why we aren’t more involved. EDITORIALS PAGE 3

Despite the negative opinions students have about cafeteria food, lunch lines continue to be long.

“

Charlie the Cardinal joins hundreds of students for Inside Ride. Alex Graciov

KRISSY BEMISTER [NEWS REPORTER]

O n February 15 Bishop

Allen Academy held

its 2nd annual

‗Inside Ride‘ char-

ity event. The Inside Ride

is an event where students

can show their support and

raise money for children‘s

cancer. Students formed

into teams of 6 and over the

course of a few weeks;

tried to raise as much

money for the cause as they

could.

During the event itself,

each team member

mounted a stationary bicy-

cle and rode for ten min-

utes without stopping. For

safety reasons, every bicy-

cle was monitored by a

volunteer and water and

fruit were provided compli-

mentary. This event was

held inside the school‘s auditorium – and it

was amazing! Every participant had creative

names, eye-popping costumes and unlimited

support for the cause. Some costumes fea-

tured were: the tetris cubes, ninja turtlettes,

the bumblebees, burtonia, and a couple teams

took the, as I like to call it, ―gender bender‖

approach.

At the end of the event, all

participating members were

called to the gym, and the

awards were given out. For

best costumes, ―Burtonia‖

took home the prize, best

mileage team went to ―The

Broad Squad‖, and the top

fundraising team award was

taken by ―The Flaming

Skittles‖, who fundraised

over $6000 dollars. To wrap

up the event, the total

money raised at this year‘s

‗Inside Ride‘ was revealed.

The grand total came to

over $28000! That‘s over

$8000 more than last year!

Well, obviously this

year‘s event was a huge

success. Every person who

donated, volunteered, or

participated should feel

extremely honored and

proud to support this cause.

Now, because of us, many more children

battling with cancer will be helped and will

feel loved. And that makes all of our hard

work worth it.

Issue 3 2 NEWSCOVERAGE

FRESHLY PRESSED STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARCH 2011

Grad. Superlatives

MARTA SKRETA [NEWS REPORTER]

On Wednesday February

23, forty Bishop Allen

students from grades 9

through 12 ventured to

downtown Toronto in

order to participate in the

annual U of T Perspec-

tives workshops hosted by

the universities‘ profes-

sors and students.

The purpose for this

event was to allow stu-

dents to experience a

university-like ambience

and undergo a series of

workshops on topics

which may interest them.

With high schools from

all over the TCDSB par-

ticipating, students were

given a schedule bearing

their activities for the day

and were sent off to vari-

ous lectures or seminars.

Students had two work-

shops to which they

would attend, each being

just over an hour in

length, interesting ones

included: Machines that

Learn, Trends in Plant

Science, What Happens in

our Mind When We‘re

Chatting?, and Language

Diversity.

In between workshops,

students were invited to a

lunch buffet at the Wet-

more Hall building near

the end of campus. Every

food imaginable was

served, from burgers to

pizza, and even ice cream!

The University of To-

ronto Perspectives Work-

shops presented itself to

be an extremely enjoyable

experience for those at-

tending, giving a taste of

university life and open-

ing students to new areas

of study.

Perspective on University Allen’s Gifted students attended University of Toronto’s annual workshops.

… a taste of

university of life

and opening stu-

dents to new areas

of study.

ILDA CUKO [NEWS REPORTER]

T here have been many

rumours circulating our

school lately that

STUGO isn‘t doing

much. Granted, they have been

under the radar recently, but

believe it or not, they‘ve been

hard at work designing new

spirit wear, organizing dances,

and planning fundraisers. Since

our winter scarves were a big

hit, many of you will be ec-

static to know that we are get-

ting cardigans by the end of

April. From what I hear, they

will be navy with red varsity

stripes with the Bishop Allen

emblem. STUGO is also orga-

nizing the junior semi formal,

and the theme this year is the

Hollywood Red Carpet! In

addition, our annual Acoustic

Night will be held yet again in

the chapel, so be sure to buy

your tickets.

On top of all this STUGO, in

collaboration with Mr. Della

Mora, is going to be hosting

BA‘s first ever Walk-a-Thon

fundraiser, open to all grades.

All proceeds will go towards

getting our school new com-

puters. What happens is, we

sign up and raise money, and

then we walk inside our

school. We get a passport and

as we walk there will be differ-

ent checkpoints where we will

get the passport stamped. The

more stamps we get, the better.

There will be prizes available

for the top fundraisers, includ-

ing a Mac book Pro, an iPod

Touch, or a cash equivalent. As

an added bonus we, also get to

skip class! (YAY!) Seems like

a great idea, but not everyone

is thrilled about it. ―I don‘t

think it would benefit us,‖ says

Amanda, a senior in grade 12,

―because we are leaving next

year, and we don‘t get much

out of it.‖ After interviewing

other seniors, I realized the

seniors aren‘t really thrilled

about it. But it‘s understand-

able – why should they spend

time and money on something

that won‘t really help them?

However, the younger grades

seem to love the idea. ―It‘s a

great idea,‖ say Chelsea and

Lydia, juniors in grade 10,

―We need new computers, and

this is a cool way to raise the

money.‖ I‘m sure the junior

grades will fully support this,

since they are going to be here

for the next couple of years,

and new computers will help

them quite a bit.

But for STUGO‘s sake

Bishop Allen, do try and par-

ticipate. As you can see, they

have put a lot of work into this

and it would be a waste not to

help. And thank them for the

events they‘re planning, be-

cause it takes a lot of work and

patience to do what they do.

What is STUGO Up to These Days? Busier than ever, STUGO is doing a lot more than you think.

Rashmi Satharakwlasinghe

Inside Ride: To believe, is to achieve, is to support.

Ridin’ Solo Brought to you by your Yearbook

Committee, here are the 2011

Grad Superlatives! Winners are

asked to sign up at the guidance

office for a photo shot.

Best Bromance: Elio Xhemalaj & Matthew Ziomek

Best Dancers: Diana Aucoin & Paul Rodriguez

Best Eyes: Lauren Maxine & Lucas Sirianni

Best Hair: Kaela Malozewki & Liam Brown

Best Laugh: Sabrina Piekarski &

Niles Lawrence Best Set of Twins: Kris & Jeff Kolenc

Best Smile: Kathleen Reloza & Oliver Mandarich

Biggest Child at Heart: Michelle Mierzwa &

Ken Abescoro Biggest Moocher:

Abril Avila & Alexander Botelho Blonde Moments:

Christine Bevk & Nick Lima Celebrity Look-A-Like:

Alyssa Vaccari as Audrina Patridge & Ben Donato-Woodger

as McLovin Class Clown:

Angela Calloco Hallows & Jean-Paul Melo

Class Sweethearts: Cassandra Cichelli &

Daniel Rodriguez Host a T.V. Show: Katharine Tutko &

Wesley Juma Manasse Loudest:

Sandy Costa & Yan Stefanovich Most Accident Prone: Michelle Zochniak &

Symon Young Most Artistic:

Elizabeth Antczak & Liam Marshall Most Athletic:

Melanie Cundari & Neil Hansen Most Changed Since Grade 9: Kira Skochelas & Jake Morgan

Most Dramatic: Samantha Tisi &

Alexander Rochon Most Likely to be Famous:

Keira Webster & Neil Hansen Most Likely to Teach at B.A.:

Stefania Tassone & Matthew Salandra Most School Spirit:

Vienna Waddell & Michael Kim Most Swag:

Ariel Wright & Giancarlo D’Andrade

Musically Inclined: Brenna Robins & Liam Marshall

Next Billionaire: Alicja Abate & Tom Zaragoza

Next Einstein: Linda Zhou & David Marrello

Next PM: Glynnis Abell & Ben Donato-

Woodger Should Have Dated:

Josh Dhue & Ariel Wright To Be on a Reality Show:

Caterina Rizzuto & Michael Lezniak

Tree Hugger: Stephanie Veiga

Grad messages are now be col-

lected. Please pick up and drop

off grad message cards at the

main office. The deadline is on

April 1st.

“

VANESSA AGNELLI [EDITORIAL WRITER]

W e are the genera-

tion that can

change the future

and make our

world a better place to live in.

We know what to do, but

there is one word that will

enable us to make a differ-

ence and that word is "now."

"Now" means today; this

minute; this second. If we

want to shape our future we

must take action and not

waste any more time procras-

tinating and repeating the

mistakes of past generations.

Nor can we wait for someone

else to start. We are the future

and we must be able to take responsibility for our planet!

Living greener need not be easy or difficult. It is merely the way that we should choose to make a difference.

One little action can set off thousands. Here are ten ways to live green:

1. Dress greener. Wear something made from bamboo, that says ―save the polar bears!‖ or even the colour

green. Great eco-clothing line can be found all over Toronto from Levi‘s and Timberland to smaller lines

like Second Denim, Terra Plana Shoes or the Edun collection at Holt Renfrew. Commercialism rules, so

why not be a walking ad? Besides, who says you can‘t look cute and save the world at the same time?

2. Reduce. Do you really need your cell phone, computer, television and every light in your house on at the

same time?

3. Reuse. Your hand-me-downs can‘t be that bad.

4. Recycle. There are many new ways to use old products that make it easier to be green.

5. Get outside. If more of us bike, walk, or even carpool, there would be less pollution in the atmosphere

6. Take shorter showers. If you sing, try to get in and out by the time the song is finished.

7. Eat less meat. For those meat-lovers: I‘m not saying that you should go vegetarian, just try to have one

more meatless meal a week.

8. Conserve. Wear a thick sweater in the winter or get yourself a hand fan for the summer, rather than

constantly adjusting the thermostat.

9. Create. For the artistic: make things with recycled products. Viewers will not only witness a masterpiece;

they will see a message showing hope for the future.

10. Pray. Prayers are not only words. They are actions too! Taking care of God‘s creation will help the future.

With these suggestions, it's time t save our planet... NOW!

S ixteen dollars and fifty cents.

For students who use the

TTC daily, that is the cost of

weekly transportation. And

for what? Little green square pieces

of paper. For some students, this

may not sound like much, but trust

me – it adds up. A full month of

school calls for approximately sixty

dollars worth of bus tickets. Multi-

ply that by the ten months we‘re in

school and you‘re looking at over

six hundred dollars worth of bus

tickets per school year. I‘ll now wait

for you to pick your jaw up from off

the floor.

TTC stands for Toronto Transit

Commission – oh, they‘re making a

commission all right. There are

1500 students at Bishop Allen. Let‘s

assume that 1250 students take the

bus on a daily basis to and from

school. That‘s more than $750,000

we‘re providing the TTC with per

school year. Multiply that by four

years and that‘s $3,000,000 we‘ve

spent as a school. Three

million dollars. Three.

Million. Dollars. Am I

the only one who finds

this appalling!?

Alright, so if you don‘t

like math, you‘re proba-

bly sick of these num-

bers, so I‘ll try to stay

away from them. My

point is, we‘re spending

so much money on

these bus tickets yet, the

TTC is constantly re-

minding us that it is

struggling with a defi-

cit. That is difficult to

imagine if one considers

how many other mem-

bers of the TCDSB are

using "the better way."

Perhaps the issue is

whether the TTC is

making way too much

money but, just doesn't

know how to spend it

wisely. Since the TTC

is collectively bringing

in hundreds of millions

of dollars per year, you

would think they‘d be

able to lower the prices

of bus tickets. You

would be wrong.

I suggest that the TTC take a good

hard look at where they are spend-

ing our money, make the necessary

changes and thus lower the price of

bus tickets. This decrease need not

be any significant amount, but a

quarter or two would save us a load

of money – money which we and

our parents work hard for, money

which we desperately need. After

all, if we don‘t have money, how are

we to afford the TTC fare?

Issue 3 3 EDITORIALSDIRECT

FRESHLY PRESSED STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARCH 2011

The TTC is ranking it in.

Robbie Hamel-Smith Grassby

Love Green. Live Green. Be Green.

Robbie Hamel-Smith Grassby

Are You Doing Enough?

Are B.A. students

really doing enough for

Black Heritage Month?

JOSH DHUE [GUEST EDITORIAL WRITER]

J ohn Love, 1897,

invented the pencil

sharpener.

Andrew Jackson

Beard invented the

"Jenny Coupler" in 1897,

a device which allowed

train cars to hook them-

selves together when

they are bumped into one

another. The device

saved the lives of many

railroad workers, who

originally had the dan-

gerous job of hooking

the moving cars together

by hand.

Nathaniel

Alexander,

1911, was

the first to

patent the

folding

chair. His

invention

was de-

signed to be

used in schools, churches

and at large social gath-

erings.

What do all these

great inventors have in

common? They are all

proud African Ameri-

cans who have made

huge contributions to our

everyday lives. We have

now greatly passed the

end of Black History

Month and as I walk

around the halls of

Bishop Allen Academy,

I truly cannot remember

anyway that we cele-

brated this annual event.

Sure there was the odd

prayer at the beginning

of the month, but it is

true that this school did

not put much emphasis

into it.

Before I started writ-

ing this article, I asked

around the school to get

some feedback from the

students about this ques-

tion of whether the

school did enough or not

and of course, they all

said no. But what really

caught me off guard was

one answer from a friend

who said that, ―this

school is racist and

Black History Month

will never be properly

celebrated.‖ I found this

funny because a lot of

people, more so of black

decent, just waited dur-

ing the month of Febru-

ary for something to hap-

pen, in order to celebrate

but didn't take the initia-

tive to do something

themselves. If everyone

stands around and waits,

then nothing will happen

which we could clearly

see within the last

month.

Sure, our school could

have recognized Black

Heritage Month more

excessively but we can-

not use excuses and say,

―[that our] school is rac-

ist.‖

We can't

just

have Ms.

Schroll or-

ganize the

next work-

shop or

guest

speaker on

her own. If we want to

see a bigger effort made

to celebrate Black Heri-

tage Month, we all have

to get more involved -

even if you are not black

yourself. Celebrating

Black Heritage Month

means taking pride in the

efforts of everyone who

helped create equality in

our society.

So my advice for next

year, in order to prepare

for the moment when the

same question comes

around at the end of Feb-

ruary asking, ―[if] the

school [did] enough for

Black Heritage Month?‖,

is just to go out there, get

a few friends for support,

and go with the first idea

that pops into your head.

I mean, even if the event

turns out to be a big flop,

at least it will get the

word out.

Ten simple ways to be green.

If everyone stands

around and waits,

then nothing will

happen …

This Fare is Unfair

ROBERTO NANNI [EDITORIAL WRITER]

“

Kris Kolenc

Friendly and healthy, vegan may be you new lifestyle!

Kris Kolenc

DIANA VARYVODA [LIFESTYLE REPORTER]

G et ready to forget about having a backpack

full of textbooks- and get ready for digital

technology; eBooks, laptops and SMART

Boards galore. Laila Sisca, a representative

of the Toronto Catholic District School Board says,

―[The Board is] looking to run pilots in 1 elemen-

tary school and 2 secondary schools,‖ to test the

effectiveness of technology incorporated into the

curriculum. Is digital technology coming to Bishop

Allen? Mr. Della Mora says that he is ―aggressively

pursuing‖ this possibility, but the pilot schools have

not yet been confirmed.

If the pilot is successful, the Board will be look-

ing at the costs of implementing digital technology

Board-wide. However, upgrading to digital technol-

ogy will not take place overnight, because of the

quality of presently available material and the

budget. Ms. Sisca states that ―[the Board is] starting

to be very demanding‖ in what they want- eBooks

must not only have content but also interactive ma-

terial to engage students.

The Bishop Allen community has mixed view-

points on digital technology and the benefits associ-

ated with it. Many believe it would allow for re-

duced costs in the long run, reduction of paper use,

easy updates of content in an electronic textbook,

and access to greater amounts of academic informa-

tion. However, critics like Ms. Fenech believe this

upgrade to digital technology will assume all stu-

dents have constant access to computers and the

Internet.

Through the use of digital technology, the Board

hopes to teach students how to be responsible web

citizens that are able to find and use information

from the Internet effectively.

Roll-outs of laptops and technology have already

begun - laptops and net-books have been given to

Grade 7 teachers and their classes, high schools are

likely to be the next to whom the roll-out is ex-

tended. ―It will take some time, but we‘re taking

the right steps,‖ Ms. Sisca says. We‘re moving

closer to the image of flying cars and omnipresent

technology of the 21st century.

Issue 3 4 LIFESTYLE

FRESHLY PRESSED STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARCH 2011

From Scratches in Caves, to Hieroglyphics, to Scrolls, to Books, to eBooks

Textbooks are becoming a thing of the past.

CHLOE-JOY SLANEY [LIFESTYLE REPORTER]

Living in Toronto has its perks and privileges. One perk is that

Toronto has several Parks and Recreation programs that offer

the community the opportunity to participate in almost any

sport or development program at relatively low costs. The

programs provided through the City of Toronto are decent, in

the sense that they provide one with an activity to do for gen-

erally less than $40, usually for a period of 9 weeks. If you‘re

interested in a certain sport for the long term or of a competi-

tive nature, you‘re better off joining a club that specializes in

that particular sport.

My brother took a karate course through parks and recrea-

tion for 9 weeks, and loved it. But once the 9 weeks were

over, he was left with little knowledge of the sport. So, both of

us joined a martial arts school. I‘ve been training at the same

―dojo‖ for 8 years now. At our club, there are cardio warm

ups, weight training, and the martial arts training itself. We

meet 2-4 times a week to train and for 2 hours each class.

Training with a club allowed me to get into competitive mar-

tial arts, and compete nationally, something that I would not

have gotten the chance to do had I been taking those short 9

week courses.

Now, don‘t get me wrong! I still feel very fortunate to live

in a city where we are given all these opportunities to partici-

pate in activities we love. But the programs that Parks and

Recreation offer are just to ―get your toes wet,‖ so to speak.

They are just a little preview of what you could experience at

a club. So why not just dive in and join a club!

Like any healthy diet, vegetarian-ism requires a lot of work and plan-ning. But the benefits make all the efforts worth it. EMILY MAGGIACOMO [FRESHLY PRESSED REPORTER]

W hen it comes

to vegetari-

anism, the

number one

question on most meat-

eaters' minds is, "What

do you eat?" In recent

years, there has been a

movement toward more

conscious eating – eat-

ing that requires think-

ing about how food

choices effect the envi-

ronment, how animals

are treated, and how it

affects our bodies. An

estimated 7.3 million

adults in the United

States follow a vegetar-

ian diet, and of those, 1

million are vegan. With

a plethora of new infor-

mation about the meat

industry, teenagers are

making the choice to

limit their animal and

animal-product con-

sumption. There are

many reasons one may

switch to these diets: for

animals, for health, for

the environment, and

other ethical or religious

reasons. But how does

one decipher the differ-

ence between a vegetar-

ian and a vegan, and

what do they eat?

It may come as a sur-

prise that

there are

five sub-

sections

of vege-

tarianism.

There are

two semi-

vegetar-

ian diets:

pescetari-

anism, in which fish is

consumed, and pollo-

pescetarianism, in which

fish and poultry are

eaten. The other three

subsections include: ovo

vegetarianism, which

includes eggs but not

dairy products; lacto

vegetarianism, in which

dairy products but not

eggs are consumed; and

the most common, lacto-

ovo vege-

tarianism,

which in-

cludes ani-

mal prod-

ucts such as

eggs, milk,

and honey.

Vegetarians

benefit

from an

endless array of vegeta-

ble-based foods which

contain high levels of

protein and other essen-

tial nutrients.

Veganism is, essen-

tially, a strict version of

vegetarianism. This diet

excludes the consump-

tion of animals and all

animal by-products.

There are many deli-

cious alternatives to

animal products; how-

ever, they can be more

expensive than their

animal counterparts.

Remember that with

any diet, there are pros

and cons. Smart vege-

tarians and vegans save

an estimated one hun-

dred animals a year and

are healthier – but it is a

personal choice. Educate

yourself about the meat

industry and see which

choice is right for you.

Parks and Recreation:

A Wreck

FITNESS

TECHNOLOGY

Clubs vs. Recreation

HEALTH

Magda Arent

Educate yourself

about the meat

industry and see

which choice is

right for you.

Although the food options have remained the same, the way they are being cooked has changed drastically.

When asked about the new food program, cafeteria ladies exclaimed: ―We bake!‖ That is something to be ex-

cited about; foods are no longer fried or broiled in fatty oils. Canola oil is the only oil now used in Bishop Al-

len‘s cafeteria; an ingredient known for its healthy fats. ―It‘s good for your cholesterol!‖ the chefs say about

the different type of oil. And it‘s true. Canola oil has 55% monounsaturated fat, which is known for controlling

the level of cholesterol in the body. Along with these new cooking methods, the food is made with whole

wheat and fat-free ingredients as much as possible.

Bishop Allen, despite these changes, has yet to be certified with Eat Smart Ontario; a program that offers

awards to schools that meet standards in nutrition. Junk foods like fruit drinks, chips and candies that are not

prepared by our school are still being sold, and unfortunately these are among the best sellers. French-fries,

pizza and cookies also cannot be turned into healthy foods by even the hardest working chefs. Unhealthy foods

will not be eliminated from schools for a long time, and if students know what‘s good for them (or rather,

what‘s not) they will think twice before they eat.

The Vegan Diet

Continued: Mystery Meat No Longer

Stars Shine at the Oscars REVIEW

SPECIAL

ASHLEY BROWN [A&E PHOTOGRAPHER]

A nyone can take great pictures, no matter how

much experience you have. If you are a beginner,

here are some tips to help you get started:

Get your hands on a digital SLR camera!

These cameras make it easier to capture that ―perfect

shot.‖ They are different than the regular digital camera

because they allow you to change lenses. One of the big-

gest benefits of an SLR camera is that when you look

through the lens, you are see EXACTLY what the photo

will turn out like.

Get to know your camera!

It may be difficult to know your

way

around your first SLR. Learning how to use it will in-

crease your capability of taking some really great pic-

tures. When I first got started with my Nikon D3000, I

had no idea how to use it and therefore the quality of my

photos weren‘t that great. However, with time I was able

to improve my skills and have recently moved on to a

more complex SLR: the Nikon D5000. You may want to

do some research on the Internet to find out what

―aperture‖ or ―shutter speed‖ mean. Understanding the

technical terms will help you pre-set your camera for the

type of picture you wish to take.

Get Inspired!

Inspiration is key when it comes to taking great photos.

The important thing is that you can find inspiration in

anything. Whether it‘s looking through photos on

Tumblr, or simply taking a short walk

down your street, there are many things

out there that can inspire you to take some

really cool photos. Bring your camera

along with you when you go places, and

take some random pictures of things.

You‘ll be surprised to see what you can

make out of them.

Editing Software!

I suggest downloading some sort of edit-

ing software; it may be as simple as

iPhoto or as complex as Photoshop.

Editing software can play a key role in

making your photos look great by using tools such as

colour, cropping and

text. Both Photoscape and iPhoto are free, and

are both awesome editing programs!

Patience

It takes time to build photography skills. Be patient, and

remember to just go with whatever you are feeling. Don‘t

over think about what you‘re taking a picture of, and

don‘t ever think anything is too simple to be taken a pic-

ture of. From my experience, I have found that the sim-

plest of things are what can be made the most beautiful.

To see more of Ashley Brown’s work, follow her

photography blog at

www. ashleybrownphotography.tumblr.com.

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FRESHLY PRESSED STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARCH 2011

Maho’s and White’s door is now finished and can be found in the cafeteria.

Rebecca DaPonte

Photography for Dummies

Continued: Make Way for GODWAY So why is Godway such a big deal? Well, have you ever had to write a script in an

English or Media class? Imagine writing one for an entire fifty minutes of entertain-

ment! According to Neil, the hardest part was the ―immense amount of time writing

[took]. Writing a musical for that long, your whole life starts to revolve around it.‖

When asked about his cast, he said, ―they proved to be creative enough to take their

characters in directions that never occurred to me. They're all co-writers on this one.‖

But let‘s not forget the people behind the scenes. Neil said that the crew was incredi-

bly clever in constructing the sets. ―Together,‖ Neil says, ―we were able to put on

something we were all proud of.‖

Here‘s to hoping this show makes it through to the next round. It‘s an accomplish-

ment that not many people can say they have achieved. Congratulations to Neil, the

cast and crew! You‘ve certainly made B.A proud!

The Entire Cast and Crew

Director: Neil Hansen

Assistant Director: Anthony De Caria

Cast: Giovahann White, Keira Webster, Alex Rochon, Wesley Juma Manasse

Crew: Anthony De Caria, Richard Pileggi, Adam Suban-Loewen, Jalina Bielaska-

DaSilva & Graeme Huizinga

Lights: Kevin Hansen

Vocal Coaches: Brenna Robins & Maricris Rivera

Teacher Collaborators: Mr. John Grogan & Ms. Joyce Moriana

ANGELA CALLACO-HALLOWS [A&E FILM COLUMNIST]

O n the 27th of February, Hollywood‘s biggest night pre-

miered, the 83rd annual Oscars. A world wide audience put

their lives on pause to watch their favourite actors dress to

the nines in hopes that they‘d win the ultimate acknowl-

edgement of receiving an Oscar.

This year, the Oscars were hosted by James Franco and Anne

Hathaway, which of course held its share of criticism. Many view-

ers believed the Oscars picked these specific actors to appeal to a

younger audience instead of going with their more traditional

choices, such as Billy Crystal or Ellen DeGeneres. In my opinion,

their hosting abilities weren‘t a complete failure but they just were-

n‘t phenomenal. It seemed that throughout the show the effort put

into hosting was a bit lopsided. Anne Hathaway did a great job at

capturing the audience with hilarious jokes, but on the other hand

James Franco was more of just a pretty face to look at.

The Best Actress category was filled with talented stars such as

Nicole Kidman and Michelle Williams, but all eyes were on the

brilliant Natalie Portman.

Portman stared in the 2010 thriller Black Swan. She plays an

aspiring dancer who goes through emotional turmoil dealing with

the insecurities of being in the dance industry. The film provides

chilling insight into the brain of a troubled girl who is tortured by

pressure and competition as she struggles to be the perfect dancer.

What makes the plot the most terrifying is how realistic it is be-

cause anyone involved in competition can relate to how fast some-

thing can go to your head.

Natalie Portman immersed herself in the role giving an audience

a more then believable character, learning as many dance moves as

she could to make the shots authentic. Natalie Portman is more than

deserving of this Oscar given that she is not only a talented actor

but a well balanced person having received a degree a Harvard.

Portman's performance in Black Swan will give her much credibil-

ity in her coming career.

All in all, I think it's fair to say that this year‘s Oscars were fairly

successful and full of exciting moments for avid moviegoers! Photo Credit: WZIP Radio

Artists at Bishop Allen EMILY MAGGIACMO [A&E REPORTER]

I n the past few se-

mesters, Bishop Al-

len art has been ex-

ploding out from the

art rooms and into the

hallways. Art is no

longer constricted to

canvas and paper at our

school – it has taken over

the stairways and doors

all over the school. Tal-

ented students have spent

hours working on these

pieces of art for their

exams – but why? Can

they not get the same

satisfaction out of a

smaller working space?

Is this art or simply a

higher version of graf-

fiti?

Olivia Whyte, who

recently finished her

door in the cafeteria alongside Sigi Maho, believes it can only be seen as

art. ―It gives art students the opportunity to see what it‘s like working in

the real world with the compliments and criticisms.‖ Neighbour to an

arts high school, the artistic talents at Bishop Allen are often over-

looked. However, B.A. is bursting with intellects and artists alike. But

why doors? ―My favourite thing [about painting such a large door] was

having all that room to make a work of art and express yourself. How-

ever, because it was so big, it became very time consuming.‖ says Sigi

Maho. ―But now we look back and me and Olivia feel a sense of accom-

plishment.‖ And what would she say to those who feel art should be

kept in the classroom? ―Art is anything that a person expresses... It can

be anywhere in the world; it‘s what makes our world beautiful.‖ So

there you have it Bishop Allen – art students are just out there to make

our school a more beautiful place, one door at a time.

Bishop Allen`s senior boys basketball team Anike Rudnitsky

Senior boys basketball achieved goals and set

a record too. DAVID DIPAULO [SPORTS REPORTER]

The Senior Boys‘ Basketball team had a

great season this year, exceeding even

the expectations of their coach, Mr. Re-

bello. The team‘s goals were to play well

in the season, have a .500 record or bet-

ter, and play well in the playoffs. Mr.

Rebello felt that the team did well and

achieved all of these goals.

Two of the most memorable moments

of the season were when Ryan Bennett

scored forty-seven in a fifty-one point

victory over Don Bosco, and Matthew

Bukovec‘s 17 points in the fourth quarter

to win a game. Overall, each game the

team played were very close. The most

improved player in Mr. Rebello‘s opinion

was Matthew Bukovec. If anyone de-

serves the MVP it is Ryan Bennett with-

out a doubt. The teams record in the

league was 7 wins and 4 losses, while

overall they had a 10-7 seasonal record.

The season turned out to be better than

expected, and it was the first time in the

Coach‘s thirteen year career that the team

had a record of over .500. Mr. Rebello

would like to thank all of the players on

the team for coming to the games and

practises, playing well, trying hard, and

most importantly having fun.

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FRESHLY PRESSED STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARCH 2011

BASKETBALL

High Hoops at Bishop Allen

MATTHEW SALANDRA [SPORTS REPORTER]

You‘ve seen them at the school variety show and I‘m sure you

have heard the rumours too—Bishop Allen‘s cheerleading team

has gone through some drastic changes this year. And I‘m not

talking about the extra glitter. The cheerleaders have new music,

new dance routines, new members and even their new coaches are

Bishop Allen‘s very own senior students. I spoke to Mackenzie

Perras, one of the student coaches, to learn more about the team.

FRESHLY PRESSED: How has it been being a student coach of

the cheerleading team?

MACKENZIE PERRAS: I enjoy it very much. My background in

dance allows me to have knowledge in putting together routines

and I‘m hoping the girls are able to improve their skills and confi-

dence from the types of moves we perform

FP: How many events do you go to each year?

MP: We performed at the Rogers Centre in November for the OF-

SAA Football finals and we are looking forward to competing in

the Regional Cheerleading Competition, held by the Ontario

Cheerleading Federation, in a couple weeks. We also cheered at a

Marlie‘s game last week and will be cheering on the walker‘s at

'The Megan‘s Walk Fundraiser'. We also have regionals at Won-

derland and hopefully from there, we go to nationals!

FP: How long do you practice for an event?

MP: Depending on how important the event is determines how

much we will practice for it. We‘ve been working on our new

routine since January and we usually have practices every Tues-

day and Thursday after school. For competitions we add practices

in the mornings.

FP: The team was on Roger‘s Television this year. What was that

like for you as a coach?

MP: I appreciate the recognition that cheerleading was given. I

feel that people need to see cheerleading as a competitive sport

because it does require a lot of hard work year round.

FP: What improvements have you made after becoming coach?

MP: Vienna Waddell, Amanda Tucciarone and I have been work-

ing very hard as the new coaches to change our image from last

year. We have a lot of new girls that learn quickly and accept the

changes we have been applying to the team. We‘ve added more

challenging stunts with better-driven music that we feel help the

girls do their best. With better chemistry than ever before, Bishop

Allen cheerleaders rise to the top and recognized as an unstoppa-

ble force.

Editor`s Note: After the interview, Allen‘s cheerleaders competed

and won second place in the Provincial Ontario Cheerleading

competition on February 26, 2011. On April 16, our cheerleaders

will be competing in the Provincial Competition. Congratulations

on the success and keep it up girls!

Chemistry Makes the Team

CHEERLEADING

TDCAA Championship has 17 swim-mers qualifying for OFSAA.

DAVID MORASSUTTI [SPORTS REPORTER]

S ince November Mr. Del Monte, Ms. Giangioppo,

Ms. Hordila and the Bishop Allen swim team had

been practicing long and hard for the opportunity

to represent the school with outstanding records.

Those four months paid off as Bishop Allen had a strong

showing at the TDCAA championship. Competing

against them were rivals Michael Power, Loretto Abbey

and Brebeuf, but once again B.A. was able to come out

on top.

Bishop Allen won seven banners out of the total

eleven given out. They won a banner in Overall Girls,

Overall Boys (which had never been won before), Sen-

ior Boys, Midget Girls, Open Boys and Open Girls

(open is swimmers who swim in a club) and overall

points. The team also have 17 qualifiers for OFSAA

where four will be graduating this year. One name that

deserves special mention is Ryan Bennett because he

has qualified for OFSAA all four years that he has been

a member of the swim team. The coaches would like to

thank all the members for their constant effort at practice

and for making this year one to remember. Good luck in

the future!

SWIMMING

Swim Team Makes a Splash

ALEX BOTEHLO [SPORTS REPORTER]

C ongratulations to the senior boy‘s soccer

team who went undefeated in the University

of Toronto indoor soccer tournament. This

was the boy‘s first soccer title and one that

they should be proud of. They scored an out-

standing 13 goals and only conceded 2 goals in 6

matches.

The boys started off slowly as they narrowly

defeated Victoria Park 1-0, with Michael Kim scor-

ing the only goal. Throughout the tournament the

team developed some momentum and sure enough

made it all the way to the finals. In the finals, they

faced Senator O‘connor on a dramatic game with

Dylan Carvalho and Pablo Robassio on their game

giving Bishop Allen their deserved title. This was

sweet revenge for the senior boys, as Senator

O‘Connor was the same team that eliminated

Bishop Allen last year. A tournament with a win-

ning outcome is the perfect start for the boys as

they prepare for another Indoor tournament next

month at York. We wish the boys luck next month

and hope that Bishop Allen can get two trophies in

a row!

The team would like to send out a special thank

you to their team manger, Uros Crnomarkovic, for

his faith and loyalty to the team. On behalf of the

Bishop Allen community, congratulations boys,

you made the school very proud and we hope there

will be more trophies to come!

Gold Medal Well Deserved

ANIKE RUDNITSKY [SPORTS REPORTER]

W inter is the season

when two of the fast-

est high school sports

begin to take place. If

you thought one of them was ice

hockey, you guessed wrong. Al-

pine skiing and snowboarding

take the crown and so have our

racers! There have been many ups

and downs this season with some

of our top racers getting injured

and others falling on the icy

courses, but our team still held

together! At the TDCAA Champi-

onships, our level one boys ski

team won gold and our girls‘

snowboarding grabbing the silver,

while the guys won bronze! Six

skiers and ten snowboarders ad-

vanced to OFSAA!

This year, snowboarding OF-

SAA was held in Camp Fortune,

Quebec, near Ottawa. Both the

girls and boys snowboard teams

dominated, with Samantha Lynch

placing 9th, Glynnis Abell placing

20th and the rest of the girls plac-

ing in the top 80. Austin Ros-

brook placed 27th, Adam Budziak

placed 41st, and the rest of the

guys placing in the top 100. At

Blue Mountain for the Skiing

championship, our boys domi-

nated as well, placing 5th overall!

Greg Wesolowski placed 20th and

19th in his events, Lucas Martino-

vic placed 26th and 49th and the

rest of the guys placed in the top

50. And our lone girl skier,

Teresa Collins, placed 44th and

38th. This season has been defi-

nitely won of the bests for these

teams and the future still looks

bright for the years to come!

Thank you to all the coaches for

driving up with over 80 students

at 6:45am for all the practices and

races!

Winter Speed Sports

SOCCER

SKI & SNOWBOARDING

Anike Rudnitsky

Guide to Spring

“

Oscars isn`t just a night to judge movies, but fashion too!

Kris Kolenc

ANNA MARIE HUTCHISON [FASHION REPORTER]

A lthough the Oscars are more commonly known as

a celebration of great films and actors, they also

capture the interest of fashion lovers around the

world. Hundreds of style devotees sat anxiously in

front of the TV watching stars show up in their best, most

beautiful gowns with their hair done up and accessories

perfectly matched. Everyone was searching for answers

to the questions of ―Who wore what?‖, ―Who wore it

best?‖ and ―Who is on the worst dressed list?‖ For the

83rd Annual Academy Awards, it is comforting to say

that many of the stars did show up in gowns that would

make any fashionista‘s heart beat faster. Sadly, there

were exceptions, and many a fashion faux pas also took

place. Here are some celebs who made the best dressed

list and some who unfortunately did not.

BestDressed

Mila Kunis

Showing up in a stunning lace and chiffon Elie Saab lav-

ender gown, this brunette beauty definitely made the best

dressed list.

Halle Berry

She appeared in a strapless, beaded Marchesa gown with

tulle sprouts along the hemline. Despite all the drama in

her life due to the bitter custody battle over her daughter,

Halle Berry sure knows how to dress to impress.

Natalie Portman

In a Rodarte violet silk chiffon gown, this Oscar nominee

was simply glowing. Accessorized with Swarovski crys-

tal- studded, off-the-shoulder straps, and Tiffany tassel

earrings, this mother to-be was in simple terms, flawless.

WorstDressed

Nicole Kidman

This Oscar nominee wore an interesting white strapless

dress by Dior. The dress was detailed in the front with

crossing pleats showing embroidered gold flowers. The

dress resembled the look of a kimono, and was not the

dress we were expecting from the Australian beauty.

Helena Bonham Carter

In a black corset, floor-length Collen Atwood gown and a

pair of sunglasses, The King’s Speech actress showed up

looking rather Goth like. When interviewed at the red

carpet, she said that she wanted to be different and origi-

nal. She definitely succeeded on that front.

Watching the red carpet, even though only on televi-

sion, it was definitely an interesting experience, one from

which we can learn a lot. The stars in beautiful gowns are

always enjoyable to see, and for the celebrities who didn‘t

do so well, one can admire their courage to try something

a bit riskier. Oh well, there‘s always next year!

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FRESHLY PRESSED STUDENT NEWSPAPER | MARCH 2011

Oscars Best and Worst Dressed Even with all the wealth and the personal stylists, stars still manage to dress poorly.

GIANCARLO D‘ÀN-DRADE [FASHION GURU]

I t is partially true to think

that everybody has the

right to wear whatever

they want, however,

there are some particularly

heinous fashion mistakes

that need to stop happening

for the good of mankind.

Feel free to wear whatever

you want in the privacy of

your own home, but please

think again if you decide to

ever wear any of these in

public.

UGG Boots

I was always under the im-

pression that Ugg boots were

slippers for surfboarders.

They‘re not intended for

snow and they

don‘t particu-

larly look that

good. I do get

the appeal of

―wearing what

everybody else

is wearing‖, but

that doesn‘t make it accept-

able at all. There are so

many better boot options that

not only look better, but also

cost so much less (think

Hunter Rubbers, or Sorel).

Sandblasted Denim

Not only is sandblasted

denim hideous (I‘m looking

at you Ed Hardy and Afflic-

tion), it‘s also incredibly bad

for the workers who produce

it, leading to a variety of

respiratory problems. In fact,

the sandblasted denim proc-

ess has been shown to be

responsible for the deaths of

25 workers in a Turkish

denim factory. So not only is

it heinous fashion crime, it

also kills people. That

should be more than enough

to convince you to stop

wearing this mockery of

denim.

The Word “Vintage”

Just because you bought it at

Value Village does not make

it vintage. Urban Outfitters

does not sell vintage cloth-

ing. There is no such thing

as a ―vintage‖ fit. The

word ―vintage‖ is used

way too much as of re-

cently, and should only

refer to wines, furniture

and cheeses. Unless you are

using one of those three

items as clothing, please

omit ―vintage‖ from your

vocabulary.

Velour

The most dis-

gusting fabric

ever, and it

can quickly go

from unfortu-

nate to trashy

with little ef-

fort. Velour in

all of its forms

is an abomination to fabric

kind; it looks hideous, gets

dirty way to quickly, does

not age well at all and too

closely resembles the fabric

on TTC seats. So that means

no Juicy Couture tracksuits

or PINK sweaters.

All Denim Everything

Please stop doing this. I‘m

sure individually your jeans

and jacket look great, but

when you put them together

you just look ridiculous. If

you‘re going to attempt to

pull this one off, please try

and use shades of denim that

are polar opposites. Using

one shade of denim for eve-

rything risks looking like

you‘re wearing a onesie.

Unfortunate Things We Should All Stop Wearing

So not only is it

heinous fashion

crime, it also kills

people.

IVANA VUJEVA [FASHION REPORTER]

I relish in the experience of cracking open the latest issue of Teen

Vogue and searching for new trends to explore. One thing, that

magazines don‘t do however, is make the looks seem very easy to

accomplish to the typical girl. Or in other words, the 99% of us

who don‘t have access to a team of dedicated stylists. So, I‘ve

compiled some trends to help you put together a great look

for Spring 2011.

COLOUR BLOCKING:

This trend can be accomplished easily, especially

when you don‘t want to seem like you‘ve tried too

hard. We‘ve seen great colour blocking this sea-

son at Gucci, and in fact the house‘s stellar show

is a great example of a low-key take on this trend.

Their stunning green satin blazer is a great example

of the look.

For those of you ready to embrace the trend, pro-

ceed with caution and a healthy dose of self-

confidence. Choose one coloured piece as a focal

point and include the trend in small ways, through

accessories. For example: bright tights, coloured

socks, bracelets, shoes and headbands are great ways to

introduce this trend without going overboard.

PATTERNS:

Patterns are great, especially when mixed together. For spring,

key patterns have a great nautical influence this time of year. Both

wide and pin stripes are great and never go out of style, but to

keep the look fresh and trendy, stick to classic colours such as

navy, black and red. Polka dots are also great in a vari-

ety of sizes and colours. (Tip: experiment with dif-

ferent proportions and colours of the dots in one

outfit).

Also great for both girls and guys: the ador-

able Marimekko Converse, which come in

a variety of the Finnish brands cute

prints, and a variety come in black

and white for easy coordination.

CROP TOPS:

Once made taboo by Britney Spears, crop tops have

made a comeback in a most elegant way. Being

brought back by icons such as Rihanna, these tops

look best when the stomach is not fully exposed

(belly button is a NO-NO). Nothing is more chic

than a mid drift with high-waisted bottoms but

proportions are key! In fact, Rihanna combined

the colour blocking trends and this one by doing a

cropped magenta (the colour of the season) top

with vibrant orange high-waisted pants. The result?

An on-trend, yet original look no critics

can hate on.

Lazy Girl’s

Forever 21, $12.80

Ruche, $30.00

Converse, $80.00

ROCHELLE D’SOUZA [CREATIVE SPACE WRITER]

Aries March 21 to April 19

The element of fire adds a spark to the

creativity of this zodiac sign. You will be the dynamic force,

this month that will brighten the lives of all your friends. You will also draw the attention of someone you have set your sights on for a long time. Playing it cool is not your style and your energetic personality will defi-nitely help you along. The month will throw stuff your way but it nothing an Aries cannot overcome.

Taurus April 20 to May 20

Your creativity will be ex-pressed through you work and many will ap-

preciate it, especially the ones you do by hand because they are works of great

beauty. This month will affect you but in a positive way. You will lose and gain a friend. Also, you will sense of humour might be offensive to some, so, take it down a notch.

Gemini May 21 to June 20

You will gain many friends and might reunite with old friends too. Your talka-tive nature will sometimes be down-side especially when you ignore some-

one’s need for silence. Remember the responsi-bilities given to you and try to follow through with

your decisions.

Cancer June 21 to July 22

Cancers are often sentimen-tal and friendly. Family is

very important to you as is your friend circle. These next cou-

ple weeks, many of your friends will be at odds with each other and you. Your personality will endear some to you while some of your friends might back away from the help you will offer.

Leo July 23 to Aug. 22

Your fiery spirit will not be your saving grace when you have a fight with someone close to you. Though you are angry and feel hurt, you ought to take the first step and be the better friend. Curb your anger if you want to repair your relationship.

Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

The month will be quite extraordinary for you. You will find change waiting

right around the corner with the prospects of employment. Save your money because the

opportunity to buy some-thing very important is com-ing close.

Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Keeping things in balance is the key trait of any self- respecting Libra. How-ever, a friend will turn on you and that will be the snapping point. You will likely be looking for revenge but that will be the worst thing you could do. Keep yourself together and learn to relax yourself more .

Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

This month you will make a true friend –

you will test their limits and keep them at arms’ length

but they will prove to you that you can trust them. You might not notice it but you will be popular because your socia-ble side will be visible to everyone dur-ing this month. Your unassuming yet slightly mysterious nature will pull eve-ryone.

Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Your positivity will draw people. How-ever, the month will not be an easy ride and you will hit a rough patch that you just might have to fix. Tap into your fun side to take away the hard parts that you will notice during the month.

Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Your extremely competitive spirit will cause a fight with a friend. Though you fell pushed towards ignoring the friend, be mature and remember that showing your emotional side, once in a blue moon, is not bad. Your wit and humour will keep the people you need the most, close to you.

Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb.

18 Your positivity this month will help you make friends and keep the old ones. Their loyalty and friendships cannot be questioned when you face the difficulties and joys this month will bring. Your attitude this week will define the trials you will face in the upcoming weeks. Positivity is one of your only hopes.

Pisces February 19 to March 20

This zodiac sign has always been a sym-bol for empathy and comfort to others. This month will put these characteristic to the test as you try to help a friend

through the rough ride that they are going through. Your loy- alty will be comforting to them and your quiet strength will be the shoulder they lean on.

Disclaimer: Freshly Pressed is not responsible for any occurrences that may be caused by the horoscope or

any miscommunications. Freshly Pressed is not respon-sible for absolutely anything the readers do about this

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11. ___ status (Marianas Trench) 13. Ke$ha album 17. It’s Gonna Be Me 18. ___ the way you are 19. He’s not afraid 25. Beiber’s girlfriend 27. Love the way you lie 28. What the Hell 32. Maroon 5 is in ___

35. 4 Minutes Timber-lake (featuring) 36. Music genre 37. He’s Electric 38. I can be your ___ baby 39. Drake should ___ his love 40. ___ Gurls Down: 1. He’s Higher 2. Stratford boy 4. An animal cannibal 6. Basshunter 9. When I was 13 I had my first love 10. Party all night 12. What’s her name? 14. ___ Park (think Numb and Faint) 15. (Billy Talent) ___ honesty 16. Lo Green 20. Guetta ft. Cudi 21. You can’t touch him! 22. Fly like a ___ 23. He mails on Sunday

24. (Toronto’s song) The ___ 26. BAA harmony 29. More ( __One Jimmy Joker Remix) 30. This time for Africa 31. Think you’re cooler than him? 33. (Ke$ha) Take __ ___ 34. Usher ft. Ludacris and Lil Jon

Crossword: Please Don’t Stop the Music

CARLOS FIEL [CREATIVE SPACE GAME DESIGNER]

For March Break I went to______________ {CITY} . The weather was____________ {ADJECTIVE} so it was___________ {DESCRIPTIVE ADVERB] to go to

the___________ {PLACE/NOUN} near where we were staying. There we had a huge _________ {EVENT}

where we met a ____________ {ANIMAL} with _____ _______ {NUMBER} and a_________ {COLOUR}

____________ {BODY PART}. We decided to call her/him ___________ {NAME}! ____________ {SAME NAME} was very ______________ {ADVERB} so we gave her/him a ______________ {NOUN}. Unfortu-

nately we had to leave at ______________ {TIME} so we said our goodbyes and left. We were

____________ {EMOTION} to leave her/him but we couldn’t take her/him to where we were staying.

Luckily we ___________ {VERB} her/him again the next day at the ______________ {PLACE/NOUN}. She/He continued to ____________ {VERB} us throughout

our trip. In the end she/he turned out to be a _____________ {ADJECTIVE} pet.

Mad Lib: March Break Edition SAMANTHA GENE [CREATIVE SPACE WRITER]

Complete the story by replacing the blanks with the types of words indicated below them. For more fun ask your friends for words without telling them the situation in the story.

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Mr. McGilly EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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