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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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