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Oak Tree Times  All the news that’s �t for camp…. 

 

Editorial:   Why   was   Iraq   taken   out   of   the   Travel   Ban? The   travel   ban,   or   “Muslim   ban”   (as   some   call   it),   is   a   ban   created 

by   our…    wonderful    (cough,   cough)   president.   Originally,   it   banned   almost everyone   from   seven   majority   Muslim   countries   from   coming   to   the   US, which   included   Iraq.   However,   there   was   a   problem.   When   the   USA   fought in   the   war   in   Iraq,   many   Iraqis   put   their   life   and   the   life   of   their   families   in danger   by   working   for   Americans.   In   return,   we   promised   them   that   they could   move   to   America   once   their   time   working   for   the   military   was   over. But   with   the   travel   ban   stopping   anyone   from   Iraq   from   coming   to   safety   in America.   There   is   now   a   new   version   of   the   travel   ban   that   does   not include   Iraq,   because   it   eventually   occurred   to   our   government   that   it wasn’t   fair.  I   believe   that   the   travel   ban   was   not   and   is   not   fair.                                                                  ‐Ella   Lipsitch 

 How   Possible   is   a   Zombie   Apocalypse? 

The world has recently been obsessed with the idea of zombies, but 

could a zombie apocalypse happen in real life? In 2011, the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a blog titled, 

Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse, in order to raise awareness 

of emergency preparedness. But is a zombie apocalypse actually 

possible? Today we’ll be discussing the most likely ways a zombie 

apocalypse could happen. Dying and coming back to life? Probably 

not. But the following ways? Yes.  

 

The �rst way is neurotoxins. In 1962, a man named Clairvius Narcisse was declared 

dead by not one, but two doctors. He was buried in his Haitian village, but 18 years 

later, people found him wandering around. The local voodoo priests had used a natural 

chemical to bring him back to life. The thing that caused this to happen were 

neurotoxins, like the ones found on pu�er�sh, that can and will reanimate a dead 

human. The toxins slow bodily functions to the point that the person seems dead. The 

toxin will then bring the person “back to life” in a trance-like state, where they will have 

no memory, and will only able to perform simple tasks.  

 

The second way is mad cow disease. There have always been many disorders that can 

turn someone violent, but none of them have been contagious. Until mad cow. The 

illness attacks a cow's nervous system, causing it to act weird and lose control of its 

ability to do normal tasks. When humans eat infected meat and get infected, it’s called 

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Some of the symptoms include changes in gait, 

hallucinations, muscle twitching, seizures, and lack of coordination. If mad cow got out 

of control, and was transmittable by blood, then humanity is just a quick bite or scratch 

away from the zombie apocalypse. Continued on Page 4 

Articles ONLINE ● Tag ● Noontime Show ● Highlights from the Blog ● Cooking Colum ● Video Game Review Guy ● aSk.com ● Lots O’bucks ● Despicable Me 3 Review ● The Real Random 

Column ● Interviewing Zach the CIT ● Testers ● Broadway Boi 

Listen   To   Your   Idea  Dear   Camper, When   you   have   a   idea   keep   it.   Never   let anyone   shut   it   down   because   ideas   are precious.   Keep   it.   Try   to   do   it.   If   it   does   not work   then   never   give   up.   The   only   thing you   should   watch   out   for   is   hurting   people. Anyway,   if   your   parents   try   to   tell   you your   idea   is   bad,   do   not   listen   to   them.   Tell your   parents--they   have   to   let   their children   do   what   they   want   with   their ideas.   A   short   way   of   saying   this   is:   always listen   to   your   idea   .               By   Peter   Jamrog   

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What Jurassic Park Got Wrong About Dinosaurs Alright, if you haven‛t watched Jurassic Park then don‛t read this. Ok, so if you have read the title you would know what this is about so read it. There, now let's get started. 

First of all, feathers. Jurassic Park came out in 1993, then, three years later they found the existence of feathered dinosaurs. It can be believed that the Velociraptor actually did have feathers as many scientists have confirmed that raptors did have feathers. Same with the Tyrannosaurus Rex. It also may have had feathers.  

Second, the Dilophosaurus. If you didn‛t know the Dilophosaurus was that dinosaur that spit venom and had massive frills that would pop out and scare prey in Jurassic Park. He or she also ate the fat dude trying to steal dinosaur eggs. This is not true (the venom and frills part) as the Dlio (as I will call it) actually couldn‛t enable frills nor spit venom. They also completely messed up the size. It was way bigger at 23 feet and weighing 1,100 pounds.  

This brings up my next topic, dino size. Spielberg changed the size of a few dinosaurs. Such as the Velociraptor, Dlio (as mentioned), and the T.Rex. The Raptor was basically a large chicken in real life. In the movie however it was twice the size of that. According to recent discoveries, the T.Rex was underestimated in size. It was actually 30% more massive.  

My next subject, intelligence. Spielberg messed this up with the raptors. In Jurassic Park 3 Alan Grant (scientist dude) said that raptors were smarter than whales, dolphins, and most primates (literally their only purpose is to open doors). However this is not true. Really raptors were probably as smart as most modern birds. Also Spielberg made the raptors to hunt in packs when it is still being debated weather or not they actually did hunt in packs. 

And finally, Dino senses and speed. The famous line “he can‛t see us if we don‛t move” is completely untrue. The eyesight of a T.Rex could‛ve actually been better than a hawk or eagle. Also Spielberg portrayed the T.Rex as a fierce hunter. When in reality it was even more fierce then he portrayed it as. As for the speed of a T.Rex it can be argued that the T.Rex actually ran or more of power walked but we do know that the T.Rex was still pretty fast. Paleontologists have argued for a while about how fast a T.Rex is. It could‛ve had speeds up to 45 miles per hour or 10-25 mile per hour. Meaning that jeep scene when they‛re driving away from the T.Rex is wrong. Although it matters on the cars max speed it could still outrun the T.Rex if they were flooring it. Although the T.Rex was not that fast (it could still outrun a human) it had a pretty strong bite of 13,000 pounds! (a normal Great white sharks is 700 pounds). This means they could slice through a human like butter. Not thrashing around like they‛re trying to recreate some -Random Guy 0 0 

Labrador Crashes Orchestra 

During the International Izmir Festival in 

Ephesus, Turkey, a stray yellow labrador ran on stage 

during Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony No.4. After 

deciding it liked the subsequent attention (and maybe 

that it had the best seats in the house) it found a 

comfortable position near the first violinist and stayed for 

the rest of the show. The entire audience lost focus and 

laughed anytime the dog moved. Fazil Say, a classic 

pianist, wrote on his Facebook page, after attending, that 

the dog was the, “most adorable classical music fan.” 

Hopefully, there will be more concerts across the world 

with dogs in attendance. By Maya Bock 

 The Monkeys Cawlumn Hello   again   my   familee,   although   the   clawk   is 

ticking,   (I   have   only   2   more      days   after   this!)   I 

reejoyce   a   little   because   someone   has 

blessed   my   folder   at   lawng   last.   In   fact…..two 

familee   members.   The   first   is   on   an 

unreeznablee   large   sheet   of   paper   because 

the   only   thing   it   says   is   “you’re   a   nerd”.   This   makes   the   monkey 

feel   sad   and   worthless   and   he   relapses   into   duhpreshion   but 

this   does   not   matter   because   it   is   still   mail.   The   second   is   kinder 

but   is   also   cunfewsing.   It   reads   “is   monkey   smart?”   This 

cuestion   can   be   taken   from   a   varyatee   of   angles   but   taken 

literalee,   yes   monkey   is.   Hawevur,   if   my   laving   reader   is 

referring   to   the   state   of   monkey­kind   then   yes,   also   the   answer 

is   yes.   For   this   person,   i   wish   only   the   best   and   he   should 

remember   that   the   monkey   loves   him   marjinalllee   more   than   he 

loves   all   of   you   that   didn’t   cawntribute:   please   do   famalee.   My 

time   eskapes   me.   The   monkey   lavs   you! 

As   always,                           The   Monkey 

Jokes Q: What does a baby computer call his father? A: Data!  Q: Why did the computer keep sneezing? A: It had a virus!  Q: What is a computer virus? A: A terminal illness!  Q: What is black; white; green and bumpy? A: A pickle wearing a tuxedo. Q: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? A: Nacho cheese!  Q: What kind of coffee was served on the Titanic? A: Sanka! Q: What's the best thing to put into a pie? A: Your teeth! Q: Waiter, this food tastes kind of funny? A: Then why aren't you laughing!  Q: Did you hear the joke about the peanut butter? A: I'm not telling you. You might spread it!   -Zach Baum  

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Tag Hi people of CAAP! My name is Maya Shavit. I would've written a nickname in the middle with quotes but I have so many nicknames it would take up a page! I have been tagged by Hallie Gauch all I had to do was beg . I am twelve years old and I’ll be going into 7th grade at Heath school in Brookline. I know I’m supposed to write about the really important stu� so you must know that my favorite ice cream �avor is Häagen-Dazs Co�ee Ice Cream. On a less pressing matter, I have two older brothers and I have just been un-crowned as youngest in the Shavit family. No, I don’t have a new younger sibling I just have two new baby cousins who are so cute! This is my sixth year at CAAP because I was fortunate enough to come in the one year that they let in seven year olds! I take Knit Around Town, OTT Period Two, Jazz Two, POW, and Costumes. I’m allergic to cats and dogs but I’m not allergic to Cockapoos. If I could, I would get one, but my brother is allergic. On the topic of allergies I’m allergic to nuts, avocado, watermelon, papaya, chickpeas, sesame seeds, cantaloupe, and sometimes bananas. But only if I eat a speci�c type which is kind of weird. Now for my tag I choose Twyla Daley. 

 

 Today’s Noontime Show was hosted by Kevin, Rita, and Sophie. The first fantastic act was Junior Girls Rock 

Band playing “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!” The next act was Fifth Period Improv with Kevin. They were SO funny! After that was Jazz 1. I can tell you that if I did any of those cool moves, I would not be able to write this because my fingers would be broken. It was stupendous. Acappella then sang, “Baby You Can Drive My Car”, 

That was AMAZING. Now on the other act, Video Comedy. I am pretty sure that everyone can agree that it was hilarious! I was laughing so hard my eyes started to water and I couldn’t breath for a couple of seconds. 

The second to last act was Gymnastics. It was SO cool! Last, but definitely NOT least, was HHH! (Hip hop hooray) They (like every other act) were amazing! The Noontime Show today was GREAT. That’s It! 

Highlight from the Blog 

 Dear   Who   Ever   Wrote   The   Evil   Overlord   Disappeared,  

I   am   sorry   to   say   that   I   was    GREATLY    offended   by   the   fact   that   you   referred   to   me   as   a 

“fictional   character”.    I   am   not   a   “fictional   character”.    If   I   was   a   “fictional   character”   how   could   I 

be   writing   this   or   blogging.   Speaking   of   blogging,   I’m   Blogging!   I   mean   it’s   the   21st   century   people 

start   going   on   your   devices   and   go   to   “oaktreetimes.wordpress.com”.   To   quote   Geico   “it’s   no   joke. 

But   still.   

I   can’t   and   won’t   stand   for   this   and   I   can’t   and   won’t   stand   for   you!   I   want   you   to   always   refer   to   me   as   a   person. 

As   a    OVERLORD!   

    Sincerely,   The   Evil   Overlord  

The Tongue Twisters column  1. Denise sees the �eece, Denise sees the �eas. At least Denise could sneeze and feed and freeze the �eas. 

2. The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday. 

3. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can? 

4. I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish, but if you wish the wish the witch wishes, I won't wish the wish you wish to wish. 

5. Picky people pick Peter Pan Peanut-Butter, 'tis the peanut-butter picky people pick. 

6. Mary Mac's mother's making Mary Mac marry me.  

7. My mother's making me marry Mary Mac. Will I always be so Merry when Mary's taking care of me? Will I always be so 

merry when I marry Mary Mac? 

8. She saw Sherif's shoes on the sofa. But was she so sure she saw Sherif's shoes on the sofa? 

9. No need to light a night-light on a light night like tonight. 

10. How many snacks could a snack stacker stack, if a snack stacker snacked stacked snacks? By Will Hollister 

 

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How   Possible   is   a   Zombie   Apocalypse? 

Continued from Page 1 The third way is fungi. Ophiocordyceps is a 

genus of fungus whose species attack di�erent 

types of insect in the African jungles. When 

the fungus infects ants, it quickly spreads 

through its body. The fungus’s cells in the 

head release chemicals that attack the ant’s 

nervous system. The fungus forces the ant to 

climb up trees or bushes and clamp onto a leaf 

or twig before killing the ant. It then grows a stalk out of the ants head 

to infect other ants. If the fungus were to ever evolve and infect 

humans, well, that’s the plot of the wonderful game The Last of Us.  

 

The fourth way is brain parasites. Parasites that attack the brain and 

turn their victim into mindless, crazed human beings who are actually 

very common in nature. There is a parasite called toxoplasma gondii 

that infects rats and can only breed inside of cats. The parasite infects 

the rat and causes it to get eaten to infect more rats. But how can this 

cause a zombie apocalypse? Scientists say that half of the human 

population already had toxoplasma, and all it would take is a small 

mutation for it to do to us what it does to rats.  

 

The �fth way is nanobots. Nanobots are devices constructed from 

molecular elements ranging in size from 0.1-10 micrometers (a 

millionth of a meter). The robots, which can self replicate, can 

invisibly destroy or build anything. Studies say that in a decade, 

scientists will create nanobots that can go inside the human brain. It 

will be able to rewire your thoughts, and be programmed to keep you 

alive after you die. Scientists predict that nanobots will someday 

evolve enough to overrun civilisation with the undead.  

 

Inspiration for this article was taken from the YouTube channel Terri�ve. All information was taken from his video 5 Scienti�c 

Ways a Zombie Apocalypse Could Happen. by Ben Ruigomez

 aSk.CoM Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!! Today   we   got   2   very   interesting   questions   in   our   mailbox.   One said, 

What   is   TOAD   BREATH   like? Well   my   answer   to   that   is…….   (drum   roll   please) I   don’t   know!!!   Normally   I   would   look   myself,   but   I   don’t   know where   I   would   find   a   toad   nor   do   I   want   to   smell   toad   breath. The   other   question   was, 

How many trees does it take to make 500 pages 

of white paper? 

Well   we   did   some   research   and   we   found   out   it   takes   up   to   6% of   a   tree   to   make   500   sheets   of   paper.   In   addition   to   that,   the OTT   has   used   more   than   5   trees   every   summer   over   the   past few   years,   except   this   year   because   it’s   on   the   blog.:)   :)   :)   :)   :)   :) :)   :)   :)   :)   :)   :)         Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 

 

The Cooking Column Mint Chip Ice Cream 

Ingredients ● 2 cups 2% milk ● 2 cups heavy cream ● 1 cup sugar ● ½ teaspoon salt ● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ● 1 teaspoon peppermint extract ● 3 drops green food coloring (optional) ● 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 

Instructions 1. In a large bowl, stir together the milk, cream, 

sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the sugar has dissolved. Color to your liking with the green food coloring.  

2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and 

freeze accordingly to the manufacturer's instructions. After about 10 minutes into the freezing, add the chocolate chips. After the ice cream has thickened, about 30 minutes later, spoon in a container, and freeze for 2 hours. 

 

The Video Game Review Guy Hello! So, today I will be answering a note in my folder. *Ahem: “I would like a video game that my cat could play when I’m not at home… such a thing exists! You can �nd a link to it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-for-cats/id406740405?mt=8 I don’t know if your cat could play it while you’re away, but you could �gure out a way to make that work. It looks good (being a human, not a cat, this is one game I can’t review) and it is free. But the way this note was phrased it sounds like the author of it wants me to make a game. I don’t make games. I review them. And now, down to business. One game to review today...drum roll please...Minecraft! (PC edition). We ALL know about Minecraft. You know, pigs, Steve, TNT, diamond swords, dirt houses, servers. This game always will be THE game. The one that I alway think about when I think of games. Probably not for everyone. But still. Rating: 10/10. In this game you can build, �ght, or spawn anything. Well, you can’t �ght everything. You can’t �ght a cactus, but still. You can choose between two modes, survival and creative. In each there are endless possibilities within a cool-looking format, and cool soundtracks and graphics. The game is amazing and endless. That’s all folks! 

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Lots o’ Bucks The   story   of   a   rich group   of   friends 

And   a   mean   group   of bullies 

Take-off   of   Lots   o’   Pups (Including   Lots   o’   Pups) 

 

It was just a normal day in a normally abnormal life. He gathered up his lunch money- 1.25$ to be exact. He called his best friend, David, on the family flip phone.   It was just a normal day in a normally abnormal life. He gathered up his lunch money- 64.25$ to be exact. He answered a call from his best friend, Ethan, on his iPhone 7+.  It was just a normal day in a normally abnormal life. He gathered up his lunch money- 52 stolen dollars to be exact. He called his best friend, Michael, on his iPhone 6.   It was just a normal day in a normally abnormal life. He gathered up his lunch money- 64.25$ to be exact. He answered a call from his best friend, Rick, on his iPhone 5+.  They all met up at school. Rick and Michael bullied Ethan, but when Rick tried to bully David, Michael pushed him away. 

“This guy is, you know… a-” He mouthed out a word. Huh? Witch? Hitch? Stitch? 

“Hey! Don‛t swear at my friend!” I said. “He‛s not swearing.” Michael said. “He said…” 

Michael started crying. I did too. “Why are you crying?” “I‛m… You wouldn‛t like me if I told you.” “Same. I‛ll tell you what Michael said, if you say 

what you‛re sad about at the same time.” “I can‛t. You‛ll hate me.” “Same.” “Fine. Three, two one.” “Rich.” “Poor.” “Can my family donate to you?” “Don‛t give me pity like everyone else I meet.” “I‛m sorry.” “Do you go to a food pantry?” “I live at a food pantry.” “Let me text my parents. How much should I 

donate?” “Be quiet. So Michael and Rick are scared of you.” “Of my dad. He‛s the mayor. I keep quiet about it.” “Why aren‛t your last names the same?” “My parents are- divorced.” 

This is a sad story!   Yeah! I prefer Cinderella. Let‛s read another book. Laila, how did you learn to read? Whatever. 

Now for my semi-article: DOGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!!!!!! Today‛s is the Sage Ghafghazi! They’re not only cute! They are sheepdogs! The average weighs 99 to 144 pounds. They are originally from Azerbaijan.  

Now on to questions! First one: “Who is Milu?” He‛s Laila‛s (boyfriend). Now the second: “How old is your dog? -Robert” You seem to love my column! Two years old. Goodbye from Laila and Mr. Owner!☺ 

 ● “Despicable Me 3 ” Movie Review:  ●  ● The movie Despicable Me 3 is a amazing movie buuut it 

can use some work on a few parts. For example: the “unicorn” (sheep) had a stub on the other side of his head. They could’ve just make it with nothing on the other side but you would still not that it is not a sheep because the horn would be way off the middle. But the 4 stars are for being very funny, fun to watch, and entertaining. 

- Movie Review 

“Despicable Me 3” -Movie review 

(SPOILER ALERT!!!) PLOT INFORMATION!!! 

 Hello fellow Caap campers/friends, A few days ago, I watched “Despicable Me 3.” I give it a �ve star rating compared to the second movie. It is full of twists and turns and is VERY funny. 

There were some parts that were so funny that I couldn’t even breath. Now if you don’t want to get a sneak peek at what 

happens in the movie, then I advise you to stop reading right now or cover your eyes until the end… Okay, you’re still 

reading so I guess I have to keep typing and keep my promise. Gru and Lucy are on a wild chase to catch the villain (Balthazar Bratt). He used to be a big star in Hollywood for a TV show for 

kids but got kicked out because of his growth spurt. He became bitter and became a villain. In the beginning they don’t catch 

him and they get �-BEEEEEEEP. Sorry that part is very crucial information and you have to watch the movie to �nd out. 

Meanwhile, Gru �nds out he has a twin. He says it is just to see his dear brother, but things aren’t always what they seem. 

Anyways the minions qu- BEEEEEEEEEEEEP. Sorry that is also crucial information and if I told you that I would be the most 

hated person at Caap. Anyway that pretty much rounds it up so I hope you liked it and you should de�nitely watch the movie. 

Good bye readers. -Gabriella Neves 

 

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The   real   random   column Hello fellow caapetens. i found one thing in my folder. I am pleased and i will ask you to keep giving my stuff. I will write about the difference between outer space vs deep sea. The force of 

gravity is much weaker in outer space than in the sea. Deep sea is under water and outer space in the air beyond the ear h. Some facts:  

● In outer space there are about 1800 confirmed new worlds. And in the deep sea. 95% remains unexplored.  

● In the deep sea the pressure can be 110 times as much as on earth. In outer space gravity doesn't push as much. You can get to be 5cm taller  

● On venus a day is a year.  ● One million earths can fit in a sun. ● There is no light in the deep sea (past 1,000 

meters)  ● The temperature in the deep sea is mostly 32F. In 

outer space it can go down to minus 455F!  

Testers Hey peeps! So excited for the first week of CAAP! Remember me? 

Great. Now let’s get started. Today you will discover if you have 

a destiny to be a teacher, athlete, or artist. ‘ 

1. If your best friend needed help with a math problem you 

would… 

A. Walk away to let them figure it out on their own, 

B. Help them step by step, 

C. Tell the answer so you can go to do something else, 

2. If you had four brownies for a snack you would.. 

A. Keep them to yourself because you are hungry from 

gym, 

B. Say they’re unhealthy and throw them away, 

C. Share them with your friends because you want them 

to see the cool design you put on the brownies, 

3. A friend asks if you want to sit with them instead of your 

normal group you… 

A. Tell them that you want to sit with your normal group, 

because they are too “cool” for them and walk away, 

B. Tell them sure, but you have to check with your friends 

first because you don’t want to start trouble, 

C. Tell them, “Maybe tomorrow, but I would rather work 

on some designs”, 

If you got majority A’s you are a athlete. 

If you got majority B’s you are a teacher. 

If you got majority C’s you are a artist. 

Later! -Tester 

Interviewing Zach the CIT (little Zach)  

Q: How old are you? A: 15 

Q: How long have you been at CAAP? A: I have been at CAAP since I was 8 (7 years) 

Q: What is your favorite food A: My favorite food is coffee oreo ice cream  

Q: What is your favorite color A: ocean blue 

Q: What classes do you help with? A: I help with Soapstone Carving, Story Theater, OTT, 

Improve and Free Swim Q: What school do you go to? 

A: I go to Brookline High Q: Do you have any siblings? 

A: I have one older sister named Jay and she is 19 Q: What do you do during festival period? 

A: Help and have free time Q:What is your favorite song from Annie? 

A: I don’t like any songs from Annie. I love musicals but I don’t like Annie 

Interview by: Sylvie (the camper) 

The Broadway Boi Hello my theatrical friends!    Today, I will tell you about me and what I will be doing for the O.T.T.    I will do reviews of shows, answer questions, recommend shows by age, and more! 

SHOWS I RECOMMEND: Ages 10+: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway School of Rock Cats Wicked Blue Man Group Into the Woods Matilda Annie Aladdin Wizard of Oz The Wiz Ages 12+: Dear Evan Hansen Waitress Chicago Ages 18+: Heathers Spring Awakening 

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