Issue 3 Volume 29 April 2010 MORRIS KNOLLS STUDENT NEWSPAPER

INDEXSTAFF STUFF....................2 SPORTS...............................3 KNOLLS NEWS...........4-5 Arts & Opinion...........................6 Mind & BODY...............7GamEs...............................8

A Danger to New Drivers in JerseyCaitlin WoodsStaff Writer

OPINION In the play Footloose, a group of teenagers break the town’s driving laws, and it ends in their deaths. When this terrible accident occurrs, the town goes into a state of shock and the laws are suddenly changed stopping the teenagers in the town from doing nor-mal things that teenagers do- in this case dancing. On December 21, 2006 Kyleigh Lauren D’Alessio, a sixteen- year-old from Washington Township, New Jersey was in a car with a group of her friends. They were speeding down Fairview Avenue and got into an acci-dent which killed Kyleigh and the driv-er, Tanner Birch, 17. Due to this horri-ble accident and others like it, Kyleigh’s parents and those with similar beliefs have pushed for passing a law to ensure the safety of young drivers. The law de-

tails that those under 21 must have de-cals on the back of their cars showing police and others on the road that they are “new” drivers. The law will also make it so these inexperienced drivers can only have one additional passenger in the car while driving. It is understandable that par-ents and authorities want to d o everything in their power to ensure the safety of young drivers and others on the road. It is also apparent that new drivers having too many kids in the car is a problem that must be addressed, how- ever, the fact that the law is singling out all teenagers and limiting their privileges is unfair. The accident was a terrible thing, but Kyleigh and her friends were breaking the law when they went speeding down the street. This is something that should be ad-dressed regardless of age. If someone is speeding or if someone has too many passengers in the car, he/she should be pulled over regardless of age. It is unfair that teens who don’t speed are now being punished for doing noth-ing wrong- especially since they are not the only ones that cause accidents. Teens need to be given some room to prove that they can be responsible, and this new law is not allowing them to do so.

There are many speeding adults on the road that talk or text on their cell phones while driving. This is something that teens look at when learning about driving, and it is not a

good example. Accordingly, cell phone laws for driving have

r e - cently gotten stricter in an effort to in-

c r e a s e d r i v e r

safety. The law recog-nizes that re-

gardless of a g e driv-

ers should not be talking on their cell phones

a n d that is what these s t r i c t regulations imply.

Shouldn’t all laws be constructed in this way so that all people are safe

no matter their age? Additionally, the decals them-selves have the potential of being dan-gerous to teenagers by drawing the at-tention of others on the road. A bright red sticker on the back of a car is a red flag that says “I AM A NEW YOUNG DRIVER.” While the purpose of this sticker is to alert police officers so that they can regulate the new law, it can also be dangerous. These stick-ers point fingers at teens, making them targets for sexual predators and other types of harassment. Some students at Knolls have expressed concern about

Amy LongfellowStaff Writer

This year the Morris Knolls theater program worked diligently to bring audiences Footloose. The preparation for the show took about 2 months, and the end result was re-markable. From the lead performances to set design, each piece of the show was prepared meticulously. The show started with the cast entering through the back of the auditorium for the opening number. Ren, played by James Hatem, sang the first line of the play, “Been working so hard! I’m punching my card!” With his line, the audience was i m m e d i a t e l y captivated. He gave a tender performance about a boy fighting for the right to dance. Over the course of

the play Ren shows that he is not just fighting for dance; he is fighting for his own personal way to blow off steam, and is trying to help the town of Bo-mont forget about the Potawny Bridge accident, a tragedy which caused the deaths of four young teenagers, one of whom was the reverend’s son. Reverend Shaw, played by Theo Lowrey; Vi, played by Kate Ce-cere; and Ariel, played by Sam Gar-rabrant painted the picture of a broken family ignoring the pain of their loss. The show wasn’t entirely deep and seri-ous though. Comic relief was provided by the friends of the main characters. Willard, played by Kevin Washington

portrayed a fun “hillbilly” who meant well, but wasn’t that intelligent, as was proven during his solo song “Mama

Says”. He and Rusty, played by Vicki Meade, created an awkward

yet adorable love story that con-sisted of few words and many

l o v i n g looks. Rusty, U r l e e n (played by

Maddie War- riner) and Wendy Jo (played by Martha Lavery) were the ditzy sidekicks of Ariel. The three

supporting actresses sang in beauti-ful harmony during the entire show while helping the lead female character

through her tough relation-ship with a boy n a m e d C h u c k ,

played by Jordan Beffert. Chuck, a rugged, high school drop out/drug dealer was recently evicted from a trailer park. He beats on Ariel for a good portion of the show, but Ren sets out to change that. The show was sung well, danced well, performed well, and the stage aspects were on point. The entire cast had character, which allowed them to present a believable town going through an extraordinary situation.

Everybody Cut Footloose at MK

this. “I am frightened to be on the road because I don’t know who is behind me and what his/her intentions will be. The sticker makes it so they know my age; they will know that I am young” says junior Emily Schneider who just got her license in January. These kinds of worries are serious and need to be ad-dressed by law makers. In 49 out of 50 states in the United States youths are allowed to have their provisional licenses before 17 years of age. In fact, in South Dako-ta teens can get their licenses as early as 14 years old. What makes these teens any different than the teenagers in New Jersey? It is understandable that lower driving ages in certain states are cre-ated because these areas are less dense-ly populated and have easier roadway systems. However, states such as New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut that are just as densely populated as New Jersey have younger driving ages without these added restrictions. The number of teen drivers and teen pas-sengers that have been killed in car ac-cidents in New Jersey has dropped one third for its third consecutive year in a row this year. The number went from 73 in 2006 to 68 in 2007 to 59 in 2008. This decrease is occurring without the help of a decal, so aren’t there other ways to help ensure teen driver safety? Driving has always been a privilege, but numerous restrictive laws have now tainted it. If it’s some-thing teenagers should be looking for-ward to, why are these penalties chas-ing us away?

Artwork by Nicholas Portela

MK Spring Musical Photos by Ms. Schreiner and Caitlin Woods

STAFF STUFF Page 2

This new school year at Morris Knolls High School has not only brought exciting and open-minded students to the classrooms, but new and eager teachers such as Mr. Terzis, a Literature teacher. Mr. Terzis received his BA from Loyola College and began teaching at MK last school year as a maternity leave replacement for Mrs. Barchetto. Now, he has his own classes and is thrilled to be a permanent part of the staff at Knolls. “I love the kids and I’m excited for what I’ll learn as a teacher,” he says. With the inspiration of his pro-fessors, a love for literature, and his abil-ity as a writer, this high-hoped teacher is overjoyed to be sharing his knowledge and passion for English with his students. Prior to Knolls, he taught English for 2 years at Chatham Day School where he taught Bob Marley’s grandkids!Mr. Terzis cannot stress enough his love for the school as well as the kids that at-

Mr.Terzistend it. He wants to be involved with school activities and has already vol-unteered to work with the boys soccer and lacrosse teams at Knolls. Outside of teaching and coaching, Mr. Terzis

loves music and watching movies. He says that Fight Club is one of his fa-vorites. When you see him in the hall-ways, be sure to check out his ears - he says his right ear is bigger than his left!

Ms. Hansen As a young high school stu-dent Madame Hansen fell in love with everything French from fashion and

rich history to croissants and crepes. She has traveled all around France including taking advantage of an op-portunity to study abroad in Paris. Ms. Hansen explains that she loved, “how beautiful and sophisticated the lan-

guage sounded” while she was there. After her first year of French, she took such a deep interest in the language and culture that she knew this was something she wanted to in-corporate into the rest of her life. In accordance, she went on to study at Drew University where she got her Bachelor’s and Rutgers where she received her Master’s last spring.Before teaching here at Morris Knolls she taught at Whippany Park for 7 years, Jefferson for 1 year and at an all girls private school for 2 years. 2009-2010 will be her 11th year of teaching French. In her free time, Ms. Hansen loves to travel, cook and learn new languages- she is currently work-ing on her Spanish and Norwegian. She also likes reading and spend-ing time with family and friends. “I think Ms. Hansen is nice and an easy teacher to learn from. I look forward to learning from her this year” said Rubab, one of her French II students. When asked what she thought of the environment here at MK she said so far it’s very enjoyable.Mrs. Russo

Morris Knolls welcomed a new member of the guidance depart-ment this past February. Mrs. Russo, previously from Mountain Lakes High School, has joined the staff in replace-ment of Ms. Rosenka. Mrs. Russo, who graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Elementary and Special Edu-cation, worked at Mountain Lakes for 13 years. For 7 years, she worked as a special education teacher and for the remaining 6 years, she was the school’s student assistance coordinator. As a special education teacher, she enjoyed connecting with students, which led her to become a guidance counselor. Mrs. Russo cites meeting with students as her favorite part of the job. Despite all the paperwork and finding balance as a challenge, Mrs. Russo follows Mr. Cleffi’s philosophy of “people by day and paperwork by night.”

Prior to coming to Knolls, Mrs. Russo admits she was nervous and was worried she would feel like “a freshman girl starting high school.” However, she found the Morris Knolls staff to be very wel-coming and helpful which made for a smooth transition.

In her free time, Mrs. Russo enjoys camping and boating with her husband, three children and dog. She encourages students to stop by, say hello and introduce themselves.

Ms. DuBois joined the Morris Knolls Staff for the 2009-2010 school year. She received her bachelor’s degree from Charleston College in Charleston, South Carolina. She anticipates working on obtaining her master’s degree in the next school year. Before coming to Morris Knolls Ms. DuBois was a teacher at the middle school level in South Carolina where she taught for 3 years. When she is not in the class-room, Ms. DuBois enjoys spending her time reading good books and trav-eling. She also enjoys spending time outdoors in the summer, especially

at the beach. In the winter, she heads to the slopes. Ms Dubois also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. The students of Morris Knolls are happy to have Ms. DuBois as a new member of the faculty this year.

Ms. DuBois

Mr. Harrington Mr. Harrington is a new in-dustrial arts teacher at Morris Knolls

this year. The Industrial Arts courses that he currently teaches are: Wood-

shop, Introduction to Metals, Intro-duction to Technologies, and Graphic Communications. Mr. Harrington, a Rowan University graduate, received his Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts degrees in Industrial Education. After Rowan he decide to pursue other fields and is now making his debut as a teacher here at Morris Knolls. This will be his first teach-ing job since his student teaching in college. He enjoys being around kids and thought that getting back into teaching would be a fun and chal-lenging change in his career. Outside of the classroom he spends his time outdoors fishing or hunting. He is also the proud father of two high school students. The Mor-ris Knolls student body would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Harrington and wish him well in his teaching endeavors.

Mr. TerzisPhoto by Terresa Adams

Ms. HansenPhoto by Terresa Adams

Mrs. RussoPhoto by Teressa Adams Mr. Harrington

Photo by Teressa Adams

Ms. DuBoisPhoto by Teressa Adams

Deanna SherryStaff Writer

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SPORTSPage 3

MK Athletes to Watch this SeasonKevin LuoStaff Writer

Any golf fan knows these names: Palmer, Nicklaus, Mickelson, and Woods. However, if his aspira-tions are met, the name Caggins will be added to this elite list one day. Zach is a freshmen golfer at Morris Knolls and is a player that other schools should definitely watch out for. He moved here from Georgia, where he won a state championship. He has ranked in the top ten in the country and has ranked 20th nationally at his age level. When asked what his expec-tations for the season were, Zach said that he thought the team would do pretty well and he hopes to make it to states. One of Zach’s goals is to make it to the PGA Tour one day. If he con-tinues progressing, that goal could be attainable.

March Madness

First off, there is no reason why the NCAA should ever go to 96 teams. They are just greedy and want as much cash in their pockets as possible. I mean imag-ine the play-in game: “Coming up tonight on ESPN, the NCAA tourney play-in game where CCM is taking on the University of Phoenix Online Col-lege!” Another reason why some are considering this is because it would allow more teams a chance to pull off major upsets. Unfortunately, upsets are not as good as they seem. Quick! Off the top of your head, which game would you rather watch for an NCAA title game: Kansas vs. Kentucky or Temple vs. Syracuse (a different 5 vs. 1 matchup). The first game, obviously. Who wouldn’t want to see the top two teams in the coun-try loaded with All-Americans battle it out for the title? The fact of the mat-ter is, after the first minute or two of cheering Northern Iowa’s victory over number 1 Kansas, you begin to realize that now the Midwest region is full of boring games (i.e. Michigan State vs. Northern Iowa and Tennessee vs. Ohio state) that you would never think twice about watching if they came on TV any other time during the year. In place of Kansas’ high powered offense and ex-citing game play, you have teams you forgot were in the tournament. Instead of having 2 powerhouses battle it out, you’re stuck with colleges you’ve never heard of. When you don’t know anything (i.e. where the college is, what its nickname is, what conference they play in etc.) about a low seed like Murray State (just FYI, they are the Racers, they are in Kentucky and they play in the Ohio Valley Conference), I think its time we reconsidered our view on upsets. Sure, it’s fun to root for the underdog. It’s fun to have big upsets. Fine. Great. Have a few 3 or 4 seeds get topped early in the tournament, but when the big dogs start falling it dilutes the talent in the tournament and the quality of the games suffer. The fact remains that everyone want-ed (and expected) a Kansas/Kentucky final. Talent should reign over Cinder-ellas.

Why do they call the NCAA basketball tournament March Mad-ness? It’s because the tournament

should actually be madness. The one and done format of the

tournament allows for teams that no one has heard of to

shock the sports world and de-feat well-known powerhouses.

When a team like Northern Iowa, who has a roster full of players you

have never heard of and will never hear about again, can dethrone the mighty Kansas Jayhawks, who have multiple All-Americans and future pros on their roster, it’s an inspirational moment that Americans can relate to. Most Ameri-cans are not Goliaths in life- most are average people looking for their one chance to shine. Through 95% of the college basketball season, all you hear about are teams like UNC, Duke, and Ken-tucky, but once the tournament comes around, you get to hear about teams that make up the majority in college sports: mid-majors. Some mid-majors like Memphis, Gonzaga, or UNLV are pretty well known in the college bas-ketball world. However, when an Ivy League team like Cornell, who is con-sidered by most sports fans to be uber-nerds, can get to the Sweet 16, it makes for an exciting story. The stars in the first few rounds of the tournament were Ali Farokhmanesh, Omar Samhan, and Louis Dale. Reading this article, you probably have already forgotten these names. They will be basically forgot-ten forever since none of these players will make a big name for themselves in the NBA. Guys like John Wall or Evan Turner basically make headlines every time they sneeze, not only be-cause they are great players in major programs, but because they will be making a lot of money in the pros for years to come. The NCAA tourna-ment is important for them, but it is more important for guys like Samhan or Dale who have only one chance to make a name for themselves and will never play on a bigger stage than the NCAA tournament. Anyone who has ever been an underdog or has been told he or she can’t do something knows that upsets are great for March Madness.

Ryan McAdamsStaff Writer

Kevin LuoStaff Writer

Rachel Lum was one of the tal-ented dancers who played a high school student at Bomount High in the spring Musical Footloose. Rachel explained that it was great to have this opportunity alongside so many talented cast members and the production team. She has been dancing since she was 3, and her feet haven’t stopped since. “Dancing is a great form of communica-tion between the audience and perform-

ers,” she explained. Rachel has performed a variety of dance forms including: Ballet, Tap, Tech-nique & Theatre Jazz, Modern dance, and Hip Hop. Her favorite is Modern dance because of its unique choreography. She explained that the dancing in Footloose was a mixture of many techniques. When asked why she dances Ra-chel explained, “When I dance I feel like I am able to express myself in an artistic manner and it feels good. I love it, nothing in the world matters when you’re danc-ing!”

Terresa AdamsStaff Writer

Rachel Lum: On the Dance Floor

Why Upsets are Ruin-ing the Tournement

Upsets Make the Tournament Better

Those who have never pole vaulted may not understand how diffi-cult the sport truly is. It takes an im-mense amount of upper body strength to be a successful pole vaulter. Amber Miller, a sophomore at Morris Knolls, is one of the top female pole vault-ers in our area. Her career high is eight feet six inches, which is one of the best heights in MK his-tory. She says that her goal is to surpass nine feet six inches, which would tie the current school record, but she hopes to eventu-ally reach ten feet before her career at Morris Knolls is over. This season, get to some track meets to see Amber reach for the record.

The Morris Knolls Varsity Softball team is having a fantastic season so far this year. The 7-1 team has done a great job knocking down the competition even though their team is relatively young. Junior start-ing pitcher Caitlin O’Connor says, “Even though we have a young team everyone works very hard and is working on their fundamentals. We all also mesh really well.” The team is determined, ready, and really wants to win counties for the second year in a row. On top of that, they also aspire to win states. As a team, O’Connor says that “We need to make sure that we do not give up when messing up, we are a good team but when we mess up sometimes we put our heads down, we have to make sure to keep our heads up.” There is no doubt about it: this team isn’t prepared to strike out anytime soon.

On the Field:Caitlin WoodsStaff Writer

Kevin LuoStaff Writer

Kevin LuoStaff Writer

Ballaholic VictoryRyan McAdamsStaff Writer

In the high school P.A.L. bas-ketball league, the Ballaholics, a ju-nior team, won the championship. The Ballaholics secured the top spot in the playoffs thanks to their 11-0 record in the regular season. In their first two playoff games, the Ballaholics easily beat both the

Bhalms and 0.04 seconds. They beat the Italian Stallions in the semi-finals, and then destroyed Pen-15 by a score of 72 to 48 just fifteen minutes later to win the championship. Their championship victory lasted only 3 quarters because of their huge lead. The full team roster includes: Alex Passannante, Anthony Mandanici, Bobby Hanson, Vincent Oliveri, Rob Sinegra, Brian Margolit, Jimmy Kelly, Conor Lovett and Martin Henes.

On the Track:

On the Course:

On the Court:

George Tioutine is a junior ten-nis player who just moved to Knolls this school year. So far, he has won the Northeast Regional Tournament and has been in the finals at Nationals. He has also been ranked as high as 36 in the na-tion at his age level. Howev-er, he suffered a few major injuries to his foot over the course of his career, and his national rank-ing has dropped significantly as a result. He is, however, fighting his way back to being one of the nation’s top players, and a good season at Knolls will aid in his journey back to the top. When asked what he expects of this season, George said, “I expect that this tennis season will be lots of fun and different. I expect the team to do well and hopefully win states.” Look out for George as he will most likely be a key player on the Morris Knolls tennis team this spring season.

George TioutinePhoto by Kevin Luo

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Amber MillerPhoto by Kevin Luo

OPINIONOPINION

KNOLLS NEWSPage 4

How To Truly Enjoy Your PromEmily SchneiderStaff Writer

Prom is an event well known across the country and can be unique and special for each attendee, but it all depends on what you make of it. Whether you choose to go with a friend, a special someone, or alone, prom can be an enjoyable mem-ory to carry on with you forever. Most people worry about hav-ing a date, and attendance to prom is even based on this sometimes. How-ever, there is no rule that says your date has to be a “special” someone, and there certainly is no rule that says you have to have a date at all. There is no reason to miss out on a high school memory just because you may be dateless. The fun of prom includes getting ready, taking pictures, and fi-nally making your way to the actual event. All in all, no matter what your situation is prom can be enjoyable, but if you need some pointers on how to make the best of it, here they are, supported by other students at Knolls:

If you choose to go down the path of having a date, ask the person you really want to bring to prom. Some-times friends can pressure you and be judgmental about who you go with, but if you rise above their influence, prom will be so much more enjoyable. It is most important to go with the per-son you enjoy spending time with be-cause this night is for you, not for the pleasure of your friends. Furthermore, don’t be afraid to ask someone to go with you. You could be pleasantly

surprised with his/her response! It’s amazing how risks are worth taking!

“It can be exciting to have a date be-cause you get to share a special night with someone you love or just a fun

night with a close friend!” – Leah Standish, junior

“I would get 5 roses and write

P – R – O – M-? on each one and

then have random friends each give

her a rose.” – Kyle Murray, senior

If you don’t have a date, don’t sweat it! Going with your friends is just as much fun or even more! This night is worth-while if you get to spend it with your friends. It will be extra special later on as you look back and think about the blast you shared with your closest pals rather than not having the memory at all because you decided to sit home. “It’s fun to be with the people I really

care about. I don’t want to have to worry about a date when I can just

have fun with my friends!” – Jillian Payseur, senior

“I think it’s awesome that I can bust a move on the dance floor with my bros!”

– Brian Cheung, junior

Your appearance at prom is very special. From a girl’s perspective,

I am excited to be able to wear the per-fect dress and that perfect pair of shoes to complete the look. I get the chance to get my nails done and doll up my hair and makeup for the finishing touch. The enthusiasm of beautifying myself for the occasion is not containable, es-pecially as the day draws near. As for the gentleman, I know I am always im-

p re s sed with how well they p r o v e they can clean up! D r e s s -ing up for this event is s o m e -t h i n g to look forward to, and it is en-

joyable and pleasing to see every-one decked out at picture time.

“I find whatever color suits me best, match my makeup and then style hair accordingly. I just like to watch the

transformation.” – Lorraine Rosenberg, senior

“I’m excited for prom because I get to see my beautiful date in a dress!”

– Conor McCloskey, junior

After getting ready for this event, capturing everyone’s special ap-pearance through photography is vital. Since all students end up looking so extravagant, everybody, especially par-ents, wants to be able to have print cop-

“It is not a good thing. It gives less time to learn and do homework. It leaves the teachers and students in disarray.”

“It is too much in one day. I didn’t like bringing all my stuff to school. I hate B days, so it makes it worse.”

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Block scheduling is fine. We should be spending time worrying about how much money we have in our district budget, not how many blocks are in a day.”

“It’s a good idea. Each class is enough time to learn, but not too much where you will get bored. It will benefit us. We’ll be reinforced with the mate-rial everyday.”

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ies of the evening. Pictures are valued in any occasion, but for prom especial-ly. Looking back years later will bring a smile to your face as you remember the great time you had at your prom. “It is most enjoyable to be able to see all your friends dressed up and taking pictures of us all in funny poses be-

cause we will always have them to look back on and remember senior year!”

– Deanna Sherry, senior

“I’m looking forward to looking suave in prom pictures with my friends be-

cause I’ll have these pictures forever!” – Anthony DeMaio, junior

As you walk through the doors of prom with your date or your friends, a wind of excitement may just blow you away. There is no bet-ter way to enjoy prom than to get up on the dance floor with your friends and show off your dancing skills. It is a great way to bond with your class-mates and to make memories! Who cares if you cannot dance. This night is for you and your own enjoyment. If you are not in the dancing mood, just sitting around and mingling with everyone is also fun and a great way to meet a new friend. Entering prom open-minded is the best way to go!

“I’m excited because I know it is the last time, so it’s good we all will be

together,” – Kelly Flynn, senior

“I can’t wait to dance with a girl dur-ing a slow song!”

– Jimmy Kelly, junior

On February 23, 2010, Mor-ris Knolls students enjoyed a fantastic evening at the senior Service Auction where the participants were asked to bid on their favorite MK senior. Pur-chased seniors then followed the win-ning bidders around and did favors for them the next day at school. This new event at Knolls was an obvious hit from the moment students took their seats on bidding day. With 29 seniors offered, the crowd members got wild and anx-ious waiting to win their seniors for

the day. After being purchased for the high-est price of the night at $46.00, David Wang, a senior, had to follow his two sophomore buyers around the next day dur-ing their lunch period. “I was both shocked and flattered when I was bought for $46. The ser-vice day was pretty fun for the most part. The buyers made me wear these ridiculous signs around my neck with pictures of them expressing my love,”

Going Once... Going Twice... Sold!Emily SchneiderStaff Writer

senior David Wang said. “It was a lovely day. I’m glad that we got so much participation for our first ever student auction at Knolls.” Due to their signed contracts stating that they must do what they are told or asked, these seniors knew

when they agreed to be bid on, that they

would encounter some embarrassing

and silly challenges the following day at school. “I had to do pushups in the cafe-teria and walk her to class!” senior, Amy Longfellow shared. Her buyer, Ken-dra Prasad, also a senior, fully enjoyed the ability to have power over Amy. The day in school was hilari-ous. The rest of the students laughed both at and with these seniors as they performed their silly tasks around Mor-ris Knolls. The profits of this event were for Haiti relief. It was a great op-portunity to raise money for the cause and to enhance a bond between the students at Knolls. It was a memo-rable and entertaining event that will hopefully be continued next year!

Photo courtesy of weddingandpartynetwork.com

Seniors Amy Longfellow and Kendra PrasadPhoto by Emily Schneider

ion Show as well!

ferent entertainment, so make sure to look out for next year’s Senior Fash-

KNOLLS NEWS Page 5

An Open L e t t e r To Pro-bationary Drivers

Dear Probationary Driver,

On May 1, 2010, a number of changes to New Jersey’s Graduated Driver Li-cense (GDL) law will take effect. These changes range from hours of operation limitations to a ban on the use of hands free electronic devices while driving. The most significant change is the man-dated use of decals that must be dis-played on any vehicle that is operated by a driver who is under age 21 and possesses a valid permit or probation-ary license.

Beginning on April 12, a pair of decals will be sold to each new driver when he or she applies for a permit. However, all probationary drivers who are already on the road are subject to the GDL laws and must visit the Motor Vehicle Com-mission prior to May 1 to purchase the

decals for their vehicle.

Following the May 1 enactment, all probationary drivers who fail to prop-erly display the decals while operating their vehicle will face a $100 dollar fine. Members of the Denville Township Po-lice Department will be on Knoll Drive to enforce this law between, Monday, May 3 and Friday, May 7. Information about the decals and GDL requirements, as well as other useful links, is available on the MVC Web site at www.njmvc.gov.

Thank you in advance for your assis-tance.

Sincerely,

SRO Scott TorkosSchool Resource Officer

Get Up, Stand Up, Time To Relax!

If you take a look around our school hallways, it’s becoming more and more visible in the eyes of the students of Morris Knolls. The end of the year is fast approaching and we’re getting tired and stressed. The combi-nation of heavy workloads and the ex-citement over the quickly approaching end of the school year is causing us to all have a bit of a hard time keeping up, but have no fear! Below are some pointers on how you can use foods to get more energized and more relaxed. Get EnergizedAs I hope we all know, it’s April. We’ve been in school for 7 months and while the school year is almost over, the work isn’t. With all the homework, projects, and out of school activities we have piled up, it’s difficult to get enough sleep and rest, and we all know the feeling—you wake up at 6 in the morn-ing and feel as if you just got to sleep 5 minutes ago. This could be the result of not getting enough sleep. Of course getting the recommended 8 hours of sleep per night is important, so here are some foods that help that happen as well as some foods that can aid you in getting through the day if you ever have to pull a late-night study session:Foods that help you sleep: Trypto-phan is an amino acid that is in some proteins. It is known to induce nor-mal sleep patterns. Some foods that are high in tryptophan are milk, nuts, rice, bananas, eggs, fish, and meat.Foods that give you energy: Foods such as chili peppers, bananas, pota-toes, eggs, salmon, and avocado are all great energy boosters. Why? They’re all high in the Vitamin B Complex, which boosts energy in many different ways. Also, beans in general help sta-bilize your blood sugar, so you won’t have to worry about getting those quick bursts of energy followed by a crash. Iron is a big energy booster as well. Everyone’s heard the phrase “pumping iron,” which started be-

cause when a body is ac-tive, it tends to use up a lot of iron. An insuf-ficient amount of iron, however, leaves you tired AND causes trouble sleeping. Therefore, any food con-taining iron, such as oatmeal or broc-coli, is generally good for energy.Get RelaxedNo matter what parents may say about how much harder it was “back in the day,” high school today is extremely stressful—especially at this point in the year. While activities like yoga, deep breathing, and getting a massage are useful when it comes to relaxing, eat-ing the foods below will also help you. Soup: Not only does the heat and aro-ma radiate calmness into the room, but ingredients like tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, and olive oil contain antioxidants and are rich in Vita-min C which keeps you stress-free.Chamomile Tea: This tea contains the amino acid L-theanine, which is the home of flavonoids called api-genin and chrysin. These flavanoids have sedative effects on the body, and therefore cause you to relax.Nuts: Nuts are high in magnesium and magnesium relaxes your nerves. Chocolate: I’m sure a lot of people will simply read the word “choco-late” and immediately tell their par-ents and teachers that they need to get some chocolate right now in order to relax themselves. After all, they are going to burst from all the stress they suddenly feel. In addition to the deli-ciousness of the chocolate, it contains theobromine which is said to relax the body’s smooth muscles, and a re-laxed mind begins with a relaxed body.It’s perfectly understandable for you to be tired at this point in the year and it’s even more understandable for you to be stressed, but neither is a fun feeling. So help yourself out and eat some foods that will help you get through the end of the year without tearing your hair out. Speaking of tearing your hair out! If that does happen…stay tuned for our next issue. We’ll give you some tips for healthy hair.

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Seniors Strut Down The Runway Emily SchneiderStaff Writer

On March 18, 2010, the students at Morris Knolls came to support senior class members as they strutted their stuff down the runway at the annual Senior Fashion Show in the auditorium. Stu-dents flaunted formal wear as well as the

latest trends from Banana R e p u b l i c , Zumiez, Cali-fornia Beach Hut, Forever 21, Fossil, and more! Each senior turned his/her swag on with personal flair, which created awe as well as a constant roar of laughter

throughout the audience. “It was tons of fun and everybody looked great!” se-nior Amy Longfellow stated. Aside from these models posing on the runway, there was musical entertainment performed by gifted musicians Kate Cecere, and guitar-ist, James Hatem. Later on in the show, seniors Sam Garrabrant, Maddie War-riner, Vicki Meade, and Martha Lavery performed a musical scene from this year’s spring play Footloose. “The performances were great, especially because the entertainers were fellow Knolls students,” junior, Brian Cheung shared. Every year this senior event is quite the hit, and this was no ex-ception. Each senior class brings on dif-

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OPINIONPage 6

Xbox: Better Than Any Girlfriend Will Ever Be Brian CheungStaff Writer

Don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about. The Game Stop in the Rockaway mall is right next to a Yankee Candle. A second Rockaway Game Stop location is steps away from a Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW). Denvillites might be more fa-miliar with Power Play Gaming, which shares a wall with the Bilori Jewelers. These are not random coincidences; these gaming stores are strategically placed next to female-oriented shops. This way, if a demanding girlfriend wants to lure her boyfriend into buying a large diamond ring, the man can find asylum in the Power Play Gaming shop. It is a social problem, and there is no solution in the near future. Men love their video games, and women love their men. So when a man plays Call of Duty 2 for three hours, a girlfriend might

Battle of the Sexes: On Video-gamingXbox: Ruining Relationships One at a Time

argue that he is “wasting” precious time that he could be spending with her. But women fail to realize that if men loved xbox as much as they claim, the man in question would probably not have a girlfriend in the first place. So all of those women reading this are probably asking, “what makes video games so important anyway?” It’s almost a given fact that men play more Xbox when they have a girlfriend. Why? Xbox gives men something women can never give: total control. When men are bound to a rela-tionship, it is obviously not acceptable for any party to have more power over the other. In a relationship, men have to try and suppress their instinctual drive for absolute discretion. Xbox provides a means by which men have to suffer no compromise; they hold the controller and therefore control every aspect of the game. Xbox is the girlfriend that

Alice Returns to WonderlandDan DawsonStaff Writer

Tim Burton impresses again with another quirky and fantastical rendition of a beloved classic. Al-though both movies share the same title, the 2010 film documents Alice Kingsleigh’s second venture through the psychedelic bowels of Wonder-land—later revealed as Underland, the realm’s new name after having been ravaged by the Red Queen. Alice, a distracted beauty portrayed by Mia Wasikowska, is seen as absentminded and aloof by her high-status family. After jilting her arranged groom at the altar and then chasing the White Rab-bit through a hedgerow maze, Alice plunges down the rabbit hole to the world she had seen in her childhood “dreams”. Almost immediately, Alice is presented with obstacles during which her identity is questioned by peculiar characters such as Dormouse, Dodo

Bird, Abosolom the Catepillar and the comical Tweedles. Abosolom proph-esizes that Alice returned to Wonder-land to slay the Red Queen’s beast, the Jabberwocky. It isn’t very long until she encounters the Mad Hatter, excel-lently played by Johnny Depp, and his tea party lunatics; beforehand being accompanied by the sly Cheshire Cat. Depp has a knack for adopting eccen-tric roles especially in movies directed by Tim Burton, and Alice in Wonder-land is no exception. Later on, Alice makes her way to the Red Queen’s castle on her quest to retrieve the vorpal sword that was stolen from the banished White Queen. The Red Queen, depicted by Helena Bonham Carter, draws attention with her fickle prima donna attitude and incessant chanting of “Off with their/its/his/her head!” Her own abnormally large head adds comic irony to the hys-terics. After escaping the Red Queen’s castle, Alice travels to the White Queen’s castle. Anne Hathaway accu-rately recreates the White Queen’s pure

and benevolent demeanor. On an enormous chess board, the White Queen and her forces aid Alice in her battle against the Red Queen’s army and, of course, the for-midable Jabberwocky. Alice is faced with peril and quick decisions, brav-ery and valiance are key traits in this scene. All in all, these characteristics were common themes throughout the film and came together with an ending that capitalized on embracing imagi-nation and individuality. Burton has done it again with a both entertaining and meaningful storyline. Overall, Alice in Wonderland (2010) is a superb sequel to the origi-nal film and a fine visual adaptation of the original novel by Lewis Carroll. It deservedly implores to be viewed in 3D where the magic of special effects can be seen in their intended grandeur. Don’t be mistaken, this movie isn’t only an indulgent treat for the eyes; the graphics only help the climactic plot-line and vivid characters which truly make this fairytale come alive.

won’t complain if you don’t text her back. Xbox is the girlfriend that doesn’t force you to hold her purse when she shops at the mall. Xbox is the girlfriend that could care less if you want to see Ninja Assassin when she wants to see Dear John. “She’s a great girl,” MK Junior Anthony Mandanici commented about his girlfriend, “but Call of Duty is a little more important.” Of course, Xbox can’t love you. So let’s be fair. Women, you need to stop blaming Xbox and blame the man. If a boyfriend is truly spending no time with you, tell him that he needs to prioritize himself. And men, hold on to those controllers, but listen to your girl-friend. It’s nice to be in control, but sometimes you need a snap back to reality. Unless you get the “Red Ring of Death.” That’s a different story.

A Serious Man: A Viewing Success

Every year, I find myself doing the same thing. I watch the Academy Awards and end up renting all the movies nominat-ed for the “Best Motion Picture” award. This year, I picked up a copy of A Serious Man, a film by the legendary Coen brothers. Like many other Coen productions, A Serious Man relies on a careful concoction of “black humor” and tangled plotlines to captivate the viewer in a state of psychological immersion. The film tells the story of Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg), a college physics professor that is experiencing a slew of problems in his life. One of Gopnik’s failing students is using black-mail to get a passing grade. Gopnik’s wife

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is demanding a divorce, while his son smokes weed. The professor’s daughter is stealing money from him to get a nose job, a mentally unstable uncle is living in their living room, and a territorial dispute with his neighbor is raging. During all of this, Gopnik is trying to find reason with his Jewish religion. As the movie rolls on, more conflicts pile up. A car crash, a pro-vocative female neighbor, a tenure com-mission, and a doctor all have crucial roles in the plotline. That last paragraph didn’t make much sense. In a way, the whole movie makes no sense. Even after watching it, I still fail to understand how certain parts of the movie piece together. There seems to be no logical progression of ideas in this film, leading to the sporadic nature of the conflict. While this is often characteristic of a terrible movie, the confusion of A Se-

rious Man manages to use this spontane-ity to its advantage. The best example of this concept is in the movie’s ending. I won’t spoil it for you, but the ending certainly leaves unan-swered questions. The Coen brothers ask the audience to formulate their own ideas about what happens to Larry Gopnik. With unanswered questions and broken plot details, how can this movie be successful? Because A Serious Man is deliberately confusing. The screenplay is an uncompromised masterpiece, which cares little about how easily the viewers understand it. The discrepancies and holes in the story make the movie more capti-vating , since viewers are scrambling to find answers. A Serious Man does something that every Academy Award-nominated film must do: hurls the viewer into the

world of the main character. A Serious Man succeeds in accomplishing this. The unsatisfying conclusion forces the viewer to formulate some theory of a conclusion. The many missing pieces of the plot make it almost impossible to make sense of the whole film. This failure to fathom makes the viewer feel hopeless and baffled; just like Larry Gopnik was in his life. Therefore, A Serious Man does something that few Academy Award-nominated films can do: turn the audience into the main character. Every person who watched it, including me, became the Lar-ry Gopnik that could not make sense of the issues at hand. The film presents an ee-rily dark yet contemplative piece, utilizing organized chaos as a device for viewing pleasure. And they succeeded. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Caitlin WoodsStaff Writer

I understand that boys like their games. I like getting my nails done and going shopping, and my boyfriend enjoys sitting in front of a TV and shooting fake people with a

fake gun. I have no problem with Xbox itself; it’s the obses-

sion that seems to come along with

it. When a guy tells a girl or even their

friends for that matter that they can’t hang out

due to playing Xbox, gaming has become a problem. Junior Emily Hurley says “I feel like he’s in more of a relationship with Xbox than with me.” Moderation is the key when it comes to this kind of activity. It is okay to play when there is nothing to do, but when it becomes an obsession something has to change. When playing games one feels a certain sense of control that he/she may need. Why can’t this control be integrated into life? Don’t you have control if you get to drive to the night’s destination, or pick what you and your companion(s) do for the night? Con-trol is something that everyone wants, but when it gets in the way of being social, compromise must be made. For any girl or any friend, being the second choice of plans for the night is not a good feeling. Xbox should not be someone’s main priority. Jenna Bjel-lquist a junior at MK said, “I’d rather have him play boardgames with me than play with the Xbox.” All in all, those who say Xbox is a worthwhile venture are, in reality, attempting to validate what can easliy become an unhealthy relationship with an elec-tronic device- one that does not have a shoulder to lean on, should you ever need it..

VS.

Sagittarius: Nov. 23- Dec. 22

You’re a very practical person who some-

times lets emotions take a backseat to

reason. This month it would be a good idea to reverse this order and let your feelings

be known. A romantic interest will appreciate

your willing-ness to open up and your vulnerabil-

ity and likely respond in a

kind way.

MIND & BODYPage 7

What is it You’re Really Saying?Marla HesselinkStaff Writer

“Oh, that’s so cliché!” You hear them everyday. Those sayings like “Break a leg” and “starting on the wrong foot.” But do you really know what any of them even mean? The phrase “Break a leg!” is used when wishing somebody good luck before a performance. Little do you know, when you use this phrase you’re not actually talking about a hu-man leg. In older theatres, a clamp-like device was used to open and close the curtains of the stage. This clamp was called a “leg”. So when a performer got enough applause, the curtain had to be opened and closed so many times that the leg could often break. While dam-

aged curtains are not exactly a good thing, it was quite complimentary if the performer broke a leg at the end of a show because that meant he/she did re-ally well and received a lot of applause. H a v e you ever met s o m e b o d y while you’re in a bad mood and ended up giving them the wrong im-pression of you? Have you ever reconvened with them later and apologized for “starting on the wrong foot”? If you have, I bet you don’t know the reason why you said that? Meeting somebody at an un-fortunate time is obviously a result of some kind of bad luck, and back in the

day it was considered bad luck to touch the floor first with your left foot. This explanation also goes for the phrase that depicts somebody getting up “on the wrong side of the bed”. If you got

out of bed and touched the ground with your left foot, you were cursed with bad luck for the day and that is the reason for a bad mood. I’m sure you have one: a friend who will absolutely never inten-

tionally do anything bad in their en-tire lifetime. You know, a goody two-shoes who appreciates every-thing and complains about nothing. Goody two-shoes is an extremely com-mon term for people like this…but what is it really? An author named Oli-

ver Goldsmith published a book called The History of Little Goody Two Shoes in 1765 about Miss Goody, who went from rags to riches. In the beginning of the book, she only had one shoe, but once somebody gave her two new shoes, she got a new sense of joy and humble prosperity. With this children’s tale, the term “goody two-shoes” was born. Everyday we use clichés with-out really knowing what they mean. What does it take to be “dressed to the nines?” When you say “close, but no cigar”, what are you alluding to? If you go on the internet, there are a few different takes on the origins of each cliché, so look it up and find out! You’ll be one of the few who can ac-tually say you “know what side your bread is buttered on”.

“You’re such a goody

two-shoes!”

Pisces:Feb. 20- March 20

Is it just you or is everybody upset about some-thing this month? Your clear-headedness will

benefit you in being the mediator/mentor. Giv-ing so much good advice will give you a major feeling of accomplishment, which will only be

intensified by everybody else’s tremendous gratitude.

Aries

March 21- April 20Lucky you! You are getting all sorts of

profitable opportunities this month and it’s making you eager to spend, spend, spend. Be careful not spend too much money because you may

need it later. Save up for May, when the circumstances will be better for

playtime activities. Bask in your cur-rent lucrative life and wait for the perfect moment

to celebrate.

Gemini:May 22- June 21

Gemini, you may be feeling like you don’t know where your life is going right now. So much has to be done and you’re unsure of what to tackle next. However, you don’t need to fret any lon-ger. Your “A-ha!” moment is coming and it will result in a newfound dedication and inspiration to get

your life back on track.

Virgo:Aug. 22- Sept. 23

Capricorn will be urging you to become much closer

to a loved one. You’ll be thinking some very serious thoughts, but don’t make

any plans or promises until you believe it’s right.

Leo:July 23- Aug. 21

You could play the role of a diplomat as you stand in the middle of a conflict, acting as the go-between. You may have your own point of view, yet you are wise enough to keep it to yourself. Don’t get tricked into taking sides, for once you do you’ll lose neutrality and your ability to effectively help others

find common ground.

Aquarius:Jan. 21- Feb. 19

Your personal life may feel a little bit rocky right now and maybe you’re a little bit strapped financially. You may be asking yourself, “Is anything going right?” Relax! Lots of help is coming to you and you’ll be happy to welcome the long-overdue feelings of love, harmony, and security back

into your life.

Scorpio:Oct. 24- Nov. 22

You could get a little taste of love at first sight this month. Whether this love is enduring or not is hard to say right now, but it’s worth

pursuing to find out. A chance like this may not come your way again for a while, so strike

while the iron is hot.Capricorn:

Dec. 23- Jan. 20If you’re feeling a bit confused in love now, you aren’t alone.

A romantic partner or new love interest could be sharing your

ambiguity now and waiting for a chance to talk about it with you directly. If you can try and ap-proach this subject in a mature

way, you’ll both benefit from it.

Cancer:June 22- July 22

Cancer, this month you should re-ally focus on your social life. Many

of your relationships, whether personal or professional, seem to be going awry. Things seem to be going wrong all over the place and you may feel like you are the only

one suffering from it. But keep your head up! You may find that

all the different people in your life, including yourself, have a knack

for solving problems without even trying.

Taurus:

April 21- May 21You are extremely concerned with your life and how to have fun with it. This month, you’ll be

spending a lot of time with loved ones, exploring, and finding ways to create long-term happiness because to you that’s the most important thing.

However, your social life is going to be very demanding this month, so make sure you give

yourself some time to reflect on if being a busy-bee is really making you happy.

Libra:Sept. 24- Oct. 23

If you’re interested in someone who doesn’t seem to notice you at all, this month could be the

one when you get a little recogni-tion. Capitalize on this break-

through and really let this person know what you’re made of. At

the very least, he or she will ap-preciate your courage.

May Horoscopes

Megan Negron, Jessica Stiles, & Marla Hes-selink

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Treat Every Day Like Earth Day!Daniel DawsonStaff Writer

Earth Day is approach-ing—an often overlooked holiday even though it commemorates the irreplaceable and invaluable land on which we live. Society has become substantially more conscious of the environment in the past decade; products are being sold as energy efficient, biodegradable, or “green”. Despite the marketing hype, there are still many ways to “go green” on an individual, daily-life basis. Make this April 22nd a step towards a greener lifestyle and a cleaner Earth with just a few simple adjustments. Society in general is a slave to technology, but teenagers especially are hooked on the internet. Besides

being unhealthy for one’s physical be-ing, many hours spent glued to com-puter or television screens wastes en-ergy. Limiting the time spent on these activities will yield a healthier being and Earth. Completely powering down computers at night and turn-ing off unnecessary lights are other ways to reduce the amount of energy wasted at home. Additionally, if ev-ery household in the United States switched all the light bulbs in their house to fluorescent bulbs, it would be as effective as approximately one million cars being removed from the roads. On the subject of cars, keep-ing tires filled with air will improve MPG, and going to a car wash con-serves more water than washing at home. Even better, ride a bike! Recycling glass, which takes millions of years to decompose,

along with materials such as alumi-num, cardboard, and plastic, will reduce landfill congestion providing cleaner soil and water. Using des-ignated recycling containers at local parks, schools, and even purchasing one at home are simple ways to be-come environmentally friendly. An alternative to using bottled water is purchasing a reusable aluminum or plastic (BPV free) water bottle. These containers usually cost around five dollars and are a more durable, economical, and environmentally safe solution to generic bottled water. They also prevent people from lit-tering parks, roads, and schools with plastic bottles. High school athletes in particular can take advantage of this considering the amount of plastic bot-tles used at just one game or practice. Showering is essential to

any morning or evening routine, but much of Earth’s precious resource, water, can be wasted in the process. Nearly five gallons of water can be conserved with each minute spared in the shower. On that note, skip the bath because about twice as much water is used then as opposed to showering. A familiar, but effectual tip is to turn off the faucet while brushing teeth. Such small variations in one’s lifestyle can considerably help the environment. There is no bet-ter day to celebrate the Earth than a day dedicated to doing exactly that. Everyday tasks like limiting com-puter time or drinking from a re-usable water bottle are only a few methods, the possibilities are end-less to become more environmen-tally friendly. Join the cause, and “go green” to help preserve the Earth.

1) What is full of holes but still can hold water?

Riddles!

Answers : 1) A sponge. 2) Their aunt is your mom. 3) Quit imagining! 4) Ten tickles! (tentacles). 5) Silence. 6) The letter M

2) How could all of your cousins have an aunt who is not your

aunt?3) Imagine you are in a sinking rowboat surrounded by sharks. How would you survive?

4) What can make an octopus laugh?5) What is so fragile that even saying it, breaks it?6) What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a thousand years?

1. March 18th7. He says that Fight Club is one of his favorite movies9. The best school paper out there :)11. Dan Dawson explains, “Despite the ____ _____, there are still ways to go green.”12. Terzis, Hansen, Russo14. Sports feature by Kevin Luo15. Question asked by Kristi Viscardo16. “Everyday we use ______ without really knowing what they mean”17. A third year big event

2. Fortunes according to the stars3. Spring play

4. Decals are mandated by this5. The senior purchased for the highest price

6. A star in Footloose8. “It’s almost a given fact that men __ ___ ___ when they have a girl-

friend.”10. The profits of this event were for Haiti relief

13. “___ ____ ___ for driving have gotten stricter recently in an effort to increase driver safety.”

The QuillCrossword!To find the words, use the clues below, and

search back through the paper.

JOK

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I wondered why the baseball

was getting bigger. Then it

hit me.

I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it.

A bicycle cannot stand on its

own because it is two-tired.

I've been to the dentist several

times so I know the

I get my large circumference from too much pi.No matter where you send your letters, they will still be stationary.